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Title: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 02, 2017, 05:16:56 AM
 :cool:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 02, 2017, 02:30:05 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on March 02, 2017, 05:16:56 AM:cool:
That's easy for YOU to say, buddy!
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: mini on March 02, 2017, 02:30:31 PM
:ugly:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Heather on March 02, 2017, 07:02:51 PM
First day off. I hit 58 hours for work last week. Sadly spent half my paycheck on Brandon's car. Sheesh. All my overtime went into time and half toward merch in the store. I wasn't going to complain. I plan on wearing tie dye to every service at ladies conference and seeing how many women try to pray me through. It never fails. Any service I go to with people outside of those who know me [which includes 2 churches at home and Mel's church], there is always some little old lady who sees my tattoos and assumes I'm a straight up non-Holy Ghost filled heathen. I find it comical.

Now to start laundry and get some house work done.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 03, 2017, 12:04:36 AM
:hi:
It's official Next February, Lou, myself ,our church piano player, and her husband are all going on a cruise. I committed today to taking Lou on the "Apostolics At Sea" cruise. Gonna have two ports of call, Jamaica and Haiti. Be the first time I've ever stepped out of America..
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 03, 2017, 01:07:25 PM
I dunno... after reading about John's exile on Patmos, "Apostolics at Sea" kinda has a different meaning. 

Er, um, I mean, I hope you enjoy it brother. Yeah. :D
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 03, 2017, 03:05:44 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 03, 2017, 12:04:36 AM:hi:
It's official Next February, Lou, myself ,our church piano player, and her husband are all going on a cruise. I committed today to taking Lou on the "Apostolics At Sea" cruise. Gonna have two ports of call, Jamaica and Haiti. Be the first time I've ever stepped out of America..

SO jealous! You're going to love it! The ocean in the Caribbean is like nothing you've ever seen!
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: sunlight on March 03, 2017, 08:00:54 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 03, 2017, 12:04:36 AM:hi:
It's official Next February, Lou, myself ,our church piano player, and her husband are all going on a cruise. I committed today to taking Lou on the "Apostolics At Sea" cruise. Gonna have two ports of call, Jamaica and Haiti. Be the first time I've ever stepped out of America..

Seriously? Haiti?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 03, 2017, 10:54:24 PM
Finally someone else who knows what this is like!

(https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/borrow_your_laptop.png)

After a while my friends start asking, "Do you have a NORMAL laptop I can borrow?"
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 04, 2017, 03:38:26 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 03, 2017, 08:00:54 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 03, 2017, 12:04:36 AM:hi:
It's official Next February, Lou, myself ,our church piano player, and her husband are all going on a cruise. I committed today to taking Lou on the "Apostolics At Sea" cruise. Gonna have two ports of call, Jamaica and Haiti. Be the first time I've ever stepped out of America..

Seriously? Haiti?
According to the travel agency, yes. Don't know what part of Haiti....Wish you and Robbie would come along.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 05, 2017, 01:12:21 AM
**Tap,tap** This thing on? Where did everybody go?!?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: sunlight on March 05, 2017, 02:09:25 AM
Lol! Let me mention that to him. How much was it?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 05, 2017, 03:46:24 AM
:hi:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 05, 2017, 06:49:39 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 05, 2017, 02:09:25 AMLol! Let me mention that to him. How much was it?
$1300 for a couple. Plus spending money for excursions, ect. It can be paid on monthly, as long as it's paid off by 11/2017
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MelodyB on March 05, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Hello.

Grits, toast, coffee and my Bread program is how this beautiful Sunday has begun.

Now for a shower and headed to music practice.



Tootles!
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 05, 2017, 01:52:02 PM
Bobby: That's not half bad for a cruise. If I were part of a couple I might be tempted to join you.

MelodyB: So you had toast, now you're having Bread... makes sense. :D
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: sunlight on March 05, 2017, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 05, 2017, 06:49:39 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 05, 2017, 02:09:25 AMLol! Let me mention that to him. How much was it?
$1300 for a couple. Plus spending money for excursions, ect. It can be paid on monthly, as long as it's paid off by 11/2017
How are you going to get to Florida?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 05, 2017, 04:24:42 PM
Quote from: sunlight on March 05, 2017, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 05, 2017, 06:49:39 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 05, 2017, 02:09:25 AMLol! Let me mention that to him. How much was it?
$1300 for a couple. Plus spending money for excursions, ect. It can be paid on monthly, as long as it's paid off by 11/2017
How are you going to get to Florida?
Hitchhike. Possibly steal a car and run from the cops on the way. :copcar:


Actually, Mitch and Renee- Bro Papa's Son and daughter in law are going on the cruise as well. I expect that we will carpool with them and the four of us drive down the day before.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: taco_harvell on March 06, 2017, 05:31:42 AM
 :hi:  :waving:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 06, 2017, 02:09:34 PM
Quote from: taco_harvell on March 06, 2017, 05:31:42 AM:hi:  :waving:
:faint:
He actually remembered how to log in!

 Morning, all. Fixing to strike out to take 4 guys to a 90 day stint in prison lite...
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 06, 2017, 03:28:05 PM
Can I give you my nephew to take too? :hypocrite:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Heather on March 06, 2017, 05:26:44 PM
Yesterday I got to go to a bit of church but had to leave half way through preaching to get to work on time. I was hoping we would be dead and she would reconsider being closed on Sundays. Alas, we did almost as much in sales as I had done Saturday. Thankfully though I did ask her to rotate me sundays so I can get a full church service in every other week. She tends to schedule me to close on Wednesdays too so I'm always late.

Ladies conference is in less than 2 weeks. However, yesterday I was asked if I could take yet another lady in my car later on Thursday. We are now up to 3 of us traveling in Tiny Car. I will work that morning and Abby and Karen both has class at local universities. I told Abby she better send her luggage on with her mom that morning or we were going to have issues. 3 ladies, Tiny Car can do. 3 ladies WITH luggage for ladies conference, Tiny Car would probably be strained for space. lol.

I woke up in full blown sinus junk. I'm currently chugging water and OJ and have taken my first hit of nose spray. I ain't got time for this non-sense. Thankful it happened on a day off though.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 07, 2017, 01:53:23 PM
:hi: Court today. Had a lot of storms last night, but I see no damage at the house, which is good. The bad was being woke up at 2am this morning and being up for an hour afraid we were about to get demolished by a tornado/
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 07, 2017, 02:22:12 PM
Yeah, now WE are getting your heavy weather. Too much wet and the grass hasn't grown enough to soak it up yet. Take it back Bobby, take it back! :demand:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 07, 2017, 04:03:59 PM
Got a call for a phone interview for a job I applied for yesterday.

SUPER stoked. Would definitely be a change; one that would require a move.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: mini on March 07, 2017, 04:59:55 PM
Where would you be moving?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 07, 2017, 06:04:49 PM
Austin area.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 08, 2017, 02:29:15 AM
Still in Texas- therefore a lateral move at best. :ugly: We will pray for your deliverance from the heathen land of Texas. :hypocrite:
And in sharing- one week and three work days until vacation. At present, it is possible I might meet another GP'r, albeit one who has been birdbrained and gone missing more often than not lately....
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: sunlight on March 08, 2017, 03:26:54 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 08, 2017, 02:29:15 AMStill in Texas- therefore a lateral move at best. :ugly: We will pray for your deliverance from the heathen land of Texas. :hypocrite:
And in sharing- one week and three work days until vacation. At present, it is possible I might meet another GP'r, albeit one who has been birdbrained and gone missing more often than not lately....

Well that could be most anyone...
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 08, 2017, 04:07:54 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 08, 2017, 02:29:15 AMStill in Texas- therefore a lateral move at best. :ugly: We will pray for your deliverance from the heathen land of Texas. :hypocrite:


Well I am open to all of the above. So do pray. lol :thumbsup2:
I do prefer the heat though....so if you pray for northern states with harsh winters I rebuke it.
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Post by: Heather on March 08, 2017, 04:22:16 PM
Going back to work today. The 'back of my head may blow off due to pressure' feeling has finally subsided. Laying on the couch yesterday watching movies made me realize just how badly i need a new eye exam. First we have to get husband's teeth done. I can't keep shelling out all these copays and deductibles.

Brandon is going to campus tomorrow to get his last letter of recommendation for grad school. I'm going to try to catch someone to talk about enrolling [possibly part-time] and paying out of pocket for the fall.

Speaking of ETSU, our men's basketball team won their conference the other night and we get to go to the big tournament! Even if we lose in the first bracket, it's still pretty exciting our little school gets to go.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 10, 2017, 12:16:44 AM
:hi:
Spent all day o the road. About to eat one of the best pizzas ever made. And I put another coat of paint on Chey's dresser. After stripping off 5 coats of paint, with no end in sight, I gave up. Apparently there's another ten or twelve on there. Since we are going more for shabby chic, I wasn't looking for a perfect finish so- The drawers are white. The dresser is "Hawaiian Teal".  And we have the vintage cut glass teal blue knobs that match perfectly.
Hopefully it'll be okay...
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 10, 2017, 12:31:22 AM
Reminds me of a Hardy Boys book I read back when I was a kid. There was a car they thought was used by the bad guy, but it was a different color. "Maybe he repainted it." So they scraped the paint off in an inconspicuous spot and there was another color paint under it... but not the one they expected. So they kept scraping and found four more colors, none of which matched the suspect's car.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 10, 2017, 02:41:18 PM
Urgh. Today is not gonna be good. Losing our admin assistant to another job. Got a ton coming in today. I got up and baked two loaves of bread for the admin as a goodbye gift, as she loves the bread. And they are saying possible sleet mix tomorrow and a high in the 40s. I want my summer! :pound:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 10, 2017, 03:44:15 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 10, 2017, 02:41:18 PMUrgh. Today is not gonna be good. Losing our admin assistant to another job. Got a ton coming in today. I got up and baked two loaves of bread for the admin as a goodbye gift, as she loves the bread. And they are saying possible sleet mix tomorrow and a high in the 40s. I want my summer! :pound:

Nice and in the high 60-70's here. :hypocrite:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Heather on March 10, 2017, 04:24:52 PM
Didn't get to go with Brandon as I ended up working extra on my day off. I did however apply for admission at our local community college. I only need 4 required classes to attain an associates [2 sciences, 1 literature class, 1 us history class]. After getting that I can apply for a 2nd degree financial aid to get my bachelors and hopefully move on from there. If not, then I'll be ok with that too. I just really want some sort of paper to validate all the academic work I've put in.

Work that next 2 days. Pray I don't kill my coworker Sara. Everytime I hear her voice my nerves stand on end.

Veggie soup in the crockpot or later.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 11, 2017, 04:26:04 AM
 Well. I survived the day. Picked up a new hot water heater to be installed tomorrow, if I find the energy to do so. And I got my reproduction grill cloth in for the 1933 Philco Model 60. Not sure if it's 100% correct, but I know Philco was using this style in the late 1930's and I've been told they did on earlier models. At any rate, after about thirty minutes, it is installed and looks so much better. Now I need to find more of these old radios..
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Post by: MelodyB on March 12, 2017, 12:49:21 AM
Howdy.
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Post by: Heather on March 13, 2017, 12:16:01 AM
Got called in on my day off today. This is the 2nd time it's happened this work week. This is how I end up sick. However I did put my foot down and say I was staying for the entire church service and ladies conference meeting afterward. In theory I will now have Tuesday off. We shall see.

Church was awesome this morning! I'm so excited for ladies conference this coming week. When we get back that sunday is our anniversary service and Bro Brown [I think the TN superintendent?] is preaching that sunday.

Back to cleaning!
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Post by: Lynx on March 13, 2017, 01:39:54 AM
Ron Brown is a truly great man. He's the district superintendent but you'll also see him running a vacuum cleaner if it's needed.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 13, 2017, 02:03:43 AM
 :hi: Still haven't installed the hot water heater. I totally need to do that this week. Just felt bad this weekend and spent most of the weekend laying around, with bouts of cleaning things up. The weather kept me from cleaning up much of the yard like I need to.
Looking forward to next weekend. Gonna have a nice little vacation, and likely will drag new ham radio related toys home..
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 13, 2017, 03:27:09 PM
This weather is crazy. I keep switching from heat to air to heat to air. Now I'm on heat again.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 13, 2017, 05:24:50 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on March 13, 2017, 03:27:09 PMThis weather is crazy. I keep switching from heat to air to heat to air. Now I'm on heat again.

I just don't run either. Fan when it's warm....blankets when it's cooler....lol
Less expensive that way.
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Post by: Nelle on March 13, 2017, 05:36:30 PM
My first day back to work in a week... and it snows. I want to be HOME looking at it!! Supposed to rain soon and warm up tho..

Jeremy was released from the hospital last Wednesday. He tried to go back to work today, but his boss sent him home after a couple of hours. He's really still in pain and struggling some, but he's alive! He has his post-op appointment tomorrow so hopefully he gets to move to the next phase of eating.. which will make him less hangry. :)
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 14, 2017, 12:04:33 AM
I have recently drifted into the habit... of making a big pot of homemade chocolate pudding on Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure how I made a habit of this. And then for the next three or four days I either have a bowl of chocolate pudding for breakfast, take some to work for lunch or both. It's really good though. I don't use that powder junk for cocoa. I melt down three bars of Moser Roth 85% cocoa and a box of Schogetten chocolate.

But how did this become a habit? Biting nails is a habit. Sitting down and flipping on the TV is a habit. Making a pot of pudding on Sunday afternoon? How does that even make sense?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 14, 2017, 12:46:01 AM
Quote from: Lynx on March 14, 2017, 12:04:33 AMI have recently drifted into the habit... of making a big pot of homemade chocolate pudding on Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure how I made a habit of this. And then for the next three or four days I either have a bowl of chocolate pudding for breakfast, take some to work for lunch or both. It's really good though. I don't use that powder junk for cocoa. I melt down three bars of Moser Roth 85% cocoa and a box of Schogetten chocolate.

But how did this become a habit? Biting nails is a habit. Sitting down and flipping on the TV is a habit. Making a pot of pudding on Sunday afternoon? How does that even make sense?
It sounds like a habit I'd have. And enjoy. If the scales weren't so unkind...
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on March 14, 2017, 12:54:12 AM
Oh don't get me wrong, I never said I didn't enjoy it. It just doesn't make sense for something like this to become a habit. Not just something I did a few Sundays, a habit. As in I automatically brew up a pot when I get home from church.

Maybe I should start biting my nails. Maybe my psyche needs a habit of some kind and I should be supplying myself with normal habits like other people have.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 14, 2017, 10:42:52 AM
Ugh. Wide awake at 330 this morning, wound up spending some time in prayer, then decided to surprise the wife with breakfast when she got up at 530. It kinda got out of hand. Wound up making French toast, sausage,juice, and frying up some Petit Jean hotdogs sliced lengthwise like Mama used to do. I had to stop myself from adding gravy and biscuit. Of course I HAD to eat some too....I'm probably at 1500 calories for the day. And I haven't even got out of my pjs yet... :sadbounce:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 14, 2017, 02:21:16 PM
Wow! Makes me hungry.
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Post by: mini on March 15, 2017, 06:40:58 PM
Where's everyone?
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 15, 2017, 08:01:20 PM
Roscoe must be out chasing criminals...
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Post by: Lynx on March 15, 2017, 10:10:26 PM
*Lynx hides quickly.

No, I'm not a criminal. But ol' Bobby's eyesight ain't none too good no more. Better safe than caught by mistake. ;)
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on March 15, 2017, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: Lynx on March 15, 2017, 10:10:26 PM*Lynx hides quickly.

No, I'm not a criminal. But ol' Bobby's eyesight ain't none too good no more. Better safe than caught by mistake. ;)
:pound: My eyesight is good enough to see that you Tennessee idjit-buffoon! :pound:
I've indeed been dealing with criminals. And not feeling great. And desperately looking forward to Friday...
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Post by: mini on March 15, 2017, 10:31:53 PM
I'm looking forward to Friday as well. Been a long week.
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Post by: Heather on March 16, 2017, 01:56:25 PM
I'm mostly packed for ladies conference. I somehow had the day off and after the church service we had last night I needed some rest. We had a guest preacher who we have quite frequently but he has never called me out before. I told my friend I didn't want to go because I just knew he would. Well he did. All things I already knew but was dragging my feet about.

Bro Brown will be at conference this weekend too and I look forward to him being at our anniversary service sunday.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 17, 2017, 12:50:06 AM
Edging ever closer to the vacation. Lou isn't feeling well tonight and I hope she feels better in a bit. Plan is to pull out tomorrow evening as soon as I get off.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 17, 2017, 02:13:49 AM
I hope she gets to feeling better.
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Post by: Lynx on March 17, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yeah, in time to hit the rooooaaaaad! Stinks to feel bad on your days off.


I'm reminded of a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon. Calvin is sick during summer vacation and he's mad because he's sick and doesn't even get to miss any school.
"SOMEBODY OWES ME BIG FOR THIS!!!"

http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1987/07/28
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 17, 2017, 05:13:22 PM
Working from home today. :clap:

Maintenance guy is here fixing things: leaky faucet, leaky toilet, blinds broken. I had a list. :roll:

It's dreary outside. WHERE IS THE SUNSHINE.   :shine:
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Post by: Roscoe on March 19, 2017, 03:52:28 AM
 Ahh. Left the house last night around 5...we dropped the dogs off at the vet, and they are gonna dog sit them and spay Daisy while we are gone. Lou called today and they'd already spayed her, which I had not counted on- they were supposed to do it Tuesday and we'd be home. But she's doing fine...
 We went to the Corvette Museum today and enjoyed it, then went and picked up my ham radio things I'd made a deal for. I was amazed. God blessed me with $1500 to $2,000 worth of radio equipment for $100..
 And I am now camped out about 15 minutes from a certain GP'r who never checks in here and intend to stroll into his church tomorrow and surprise him.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 19, 2017, 04:09:47 AM
Sounds like fun. :)
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Post by: Roscoe on March 19, 2017, 11:56:41 PM
And stroll in we did. However he correctly deduced from my facebook posts and the fact that I had quite sometime back mentioned showing up, and half-way expected me.
 After service, we left out, detouring by a Amish buffet and an Amish settlement. I disagree with their doctrine, but in some ways the simple life appeals to me.
 
Now, we are currently in Illinois, where I have completely made my daughter mad be refusing to allow her to swim in the pool of the hotel. She thinks I'm mean. I worry about freaks at hotel pools, evening more so than normal because I deal with them daily. I know her and her mama think I'm a mean, grumpy old idiot. They're right- but they don't have to read the crime history and talk to 40+ Sex Offenders on a nearly daily basis, and know what kind of evil is out there, a lot of it seemingly directed right at Chey's age group and sex demographics. I do.
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Post by: Heather on March 20, 2017, 02:11:29 AM
I'm home from ladies conference. Had a great time however I'm glad to be home. Also, I'm glad that we decided to room with only the 2 of us. I can't deal with some of those ladies for more than a few hours every few days. 48 hours straight could have almost been some of their deaths had I not gotten a break from them in my room.

Church today was awesome and I got to spend the afternoon at a friend's house for food and fellowship. Brandon even got to come after he got off work.

Tomorrow starts 7 days straight at work for me. I guess it's payback for being off 4 days.
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Post by: Lynx on March 20, 2017, 09:43:14 AM
Bobby I am reminded of when I couldn't pass myself off as somebody else at your church even though I wore normal shoes. Serves you right, him half expecting you. :p
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on March 20, 2017, 03:22:50 PM
Well who was this person Roscoe!!! :demand:

Some of us don't follow your trekking on FB...lol
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Post by: Lynx on March 20, 2017, 06:32:17 PM
Jenn I don't have Facebook but this is from what I could gather so it might be inaccurate: Bobby stopped near Seth's location and showed up at Seth's church, hoping to catch him unaware.  Fortunately Seth... er, UNfortunately Seth has FB and was half expecting Bobby to show up.

If Seth was not the objective, Bobby will correct what I said. But Seth is the only guy I know who fits the parameters of Bobby's previous posts on the forum.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 20, 2017, 07:16:26 PM
Yes, there's a photo of Bobby & Seth together on GP on FB.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 20, 2017, 07:34:17 PM
ohhh got it haha.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 21, 2017, 07:08:59 AM
Obviously, you should follow me on fb.. :hypocrite:
Yes, we showed up and tormented Seth. Had a good time, and even lurked around his Amish communities, which actually exist not far from him. All in all we drove over 1300 miles since Friday night. Just got home a few hours ago. I'm fixing to head to bed now.
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Post by: Heather on March 21, 2017, 01:47:23 PM
I am all for spring and the growing of things, however the trail of drainage from my nose down my throat is not one of the things I am for.....

Day 2 of 7 in a row at work. Also got a call from my boss yesterday concerning the month of April. She is taking off for 3 weeks and I'm going to be left in charge. Maybe I'll have permission to fire people!!!
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Post by: Nelle on March 21, 2017, 05:07:17 PM
Where in Illinois are you?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 21, 2017, 05:08:15 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 21, 2017, 07:08:59 AMObviously, you should follow me on fb.. :hypocrite:


Don't have a Facebook. Don't want one anymore.
I've even been weening myself off of the only other social media platform I use: Instagram.

:pound:
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Post by: Roscoe on March 22, 2017, 01:51:26 AM
Quote from: Nelle on March 21, 2017, 05:07:17 PMWhere in Illinois are you?
We were in Marion, south east part of the state. We just ran through a tiny part of the state...
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Post by: Lynx on March 22, 2017, 09:23:26 AM
I've never personally met Seth but I hear from a reliable source he's nowhere near as grumpy in person.

Said reliable source has met just about everybody in the lower 48 and half the people in the rest of the world, so I'll take her word for it.
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Post by: Nelle on March 22, 2017, 05:13:01 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 22, 2017, 01:51:26 AM
Quote from: Nelle on March 21, 2017, 05:07:17 PMWhere in Illinois are you?
We were in Marion, south east part of the state. We just ran through a tiny part of the state...

Did you take I-57 South out of the state? I live about 30 minutes South from there, and work about 15 minutes South (both off I-57) of there.

LOL. I saw Arkansas plates yesterday when I was driving home from work and thought of you guys. What car were you guys in anyway?
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Post by: Roscoe on March 22, 2017, 05:37:38 PM
 :o  We did. A white 09 Lincoln MKX SUV. It would've been the car with the passenger squirming and scrolling facebook, while calling loudly for a McDonald's Frappuccino, a kid watching a DVD and whining that she too wanted a Frappuccino and dad should make a McDonald's magically appear in the farm fields, and a Dad pulling his last three hairs out while looking from antique shops to soothe his soul. :P

 It would be wild if you actually saw us.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 22, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: Lynx on March 22, 2017, 09:23:26 AMI've never personally met Seth but I hear from a reliable source he's nowhere near as grumpy in person.

Said reliable source has met just about everybody in the lower 48 and half the people in the rest of the world, so I'll take her word for it.
He's a grumpy, mean old soul. The only difference in him and the pre-conversion Grinch is he's not green. :hypocrite:
Actually, he's quiet, soft spoken and the grumpiness doesn't convey in person. And directions to his church are as follows- Drive to the middle of nowhere. Turn right, drive for another three hours, turn left, drive another hour. When you start seeing stagecoaches and the like, and are sure that you are in a movie set from the 1890s, you are there.
 Notwithstanding, it is a beautiful place. We really enjoyed it, including stalking the Amish. They're quick little devils though, so I couldn't send one to Seth...
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Post by: Lynx on March 22, 2017, 06:52:23 PM
Bobby tell your associates you have it on the authority of no less than a McD's employee that they have bad taste. McD's regular coffee is very good. In fact it beat Starbucks regular drip coffee in a national double-blind taste test. McD's fraps are... chemical tasting, and for good reason. It comes from a bag that is shipped in already mixed.

Now the McD espresso is good. Very high caffeine content, but good flavor. Two shots and I'm on the ceiling. The McD hot chocolate is also good, and much less caffeine. The fraps... no. Just no.
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Post by: Nelle on March 22, 2017, 07:07:19 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 22, 2017, 05:37:38 PM:o  We did. A white 09 Lincoln MKX SUV. It would've been the car with the passenger squirming and scrolling facebook, while calling loudly for a McDonald's Frappuccino, a kid watching a DVD and whining that she too wanted a Frappuccino and dad should make a McDonald's magically appear in the farm fields, and a Dad pulling his last three hairs out while looking from antique shops to soothe his soul. :P

 It would be wild if you actually saw us.


It would have been incredible, but the vehicle I saw was a car. Definitely not the same, haha.  I love the caramel mocha from McD's.

If you're ever planning to come back through, you should come around the time they do the big "junk fest" (not what they call it) here close to where I work. If I was prepared financially last time they had it, I would've had a lot of neat stuff, haha. We also have a few little antique stores scattered throughout the area. Southern Illinois is a fairly neat place. Reminds me a lot of northwestern Arkansas.
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Post by: Lynx on March 22, 2017, 10:27:48 PM
And Bobby if you ever come through southwest Tennessee again you really need to come on a Saturday or Sunday. We have a flea market that stretches for acres.

On a related note, when I was visiting Arkansas and you mentioned the flea market near you and I went to check it out, I was... well... it was smaller than I expected. I thought all flea markets went for acres and acres.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 23, 2017, 10:31:54 PM
Well, I posted a lengthy post late night, but apparently the computer ate it. I finally- after 6 different trips to home improvement stores, a gazillion leaks and much repentance and two days fighting it- got the 50 gallon water heater installed. I've got a ton that needs to be done in clean up around the house, but forget that. I'm gonna rest for a bit.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 24, 2017, 03:28:14 AM
Some jobs are just tedious. Glad you got it done.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 24, 2017, 03:08:58 PM
:hi: Trying to get my wife to get up. We are gonna go by a couple flea markets and then I have to get some potting soil and flowers for one of my projects...
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Post by: Roscoe on March 25, 2017, 05:06:58 PM
Hello?? Where is everybody??
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Post by: Lynx on March 25, 2017, 10:29:12 PM
I'm here.

Larabar cashew cookies are pretty good.

I was talking to mom, who lives in east TN. She found out I can't even get basic goat cheese here, much less goat brie. She said "I'll have to send you a care package." Yesterday I got a big box in the mail. When she does something she goes all out. There's more than twenty different kinds of cheese she sent me. Mostly goat cheese, a bit of sheep cheese.

Nothing else to report.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 26, 2017, 01:44:12 AM
Family reunions are tiring. So is driving to get to them.
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Post by: Heather on March 26, 2017, 02:02:39 AM
Day 6 of 7. I had to add 3 hours to my schedule today, 2 hours tomorrow, and I had to pick up a shift on one of my only 2 days off until who knows when.

The decision was made that I will be pursuing my associate's at a local community college in the fall. I need 8 classes to have a double associate's. I can knock that out in 2 semesters.

McD's frapps are gross and should be avoided at all cost unless it's a completely dire situation.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 26, 2017, 04:37:17 AM
I've never- to my knowledge- had goat or sheep cheese. Sounds interesting. And Lou is hooked on the McDonald's frappe-crappies.  I didn't think they were that bad, but not anything special, either.
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Post by: Lynx on March 26, 2017, 11:42:04 AM
For the record, goat brie is more delicious than cow brie.

Chevre is the default goat cheese that everybody makes and everybody identifies in their minds as "what goat cheese tastes like." I have no idea how chevre became so popular, but it's spreadable so that's good. It's kind of like a cross between feta and cream cheese.

If you gotta go to McD's for caffeine, get a hot chocolate with two shots of espresso in it. The taste is strong but good and the caffeine will be enough for anybody.
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Post by: Lynx on March 26, 2017, 02:31:34 PM
So Bobby, about this Jason Rapert album you gave me. He's a pretty good singer and I always thought he was just a singer. Something said on a forum reminded me of a song of his so I went to look for it on youtube and post it in the thread... Turns out he's a state senator.

"After that first million years I may get up and walk around
I may tour all over heaven in my robe and shining crown
I may walk the streets of gold, see that river cool and clear
But I'm gonna praise Him for the first million years"

Couldn't find it on youtube, couldn't google up anything about a Jason Rapert singer, only about the Jason Rapert senator. Does this mean I'll never find another album of his?
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Post by: Roscoe on March 26, 2017, 02:58:14 PM
Quote from: Lynx on March 26, 2017, 02:31:34 PMSo Bobby, about this Jason Rapert album you gave me. He's a pretty good singer and I always thought he was just a singer. Something said on a forum reminded me of a song of his so I went to look for it on youtube and post it in the thread... Turns out he's a state senator.

"After that first million years I may get up and walk around
I may tour all over heaven in my robe and shining crown
I may walk the streets of gold, see that river cool and clear
But I'm gonna praise Him for the first million years"

Couldn't find it on youtube, couldn't google up anything about a Jason Rapert singer, only about the Jason Rapert senator. Does this mean I'll never find another album of his?
Unless they make another one. Jason has a local bluegrass group that used to play locally, but I don't think they've been that active since he became a state senator. As far as I know that's the only project they've recorded. He used to bring his fiddle to the Capitol and some of the other senators and staffers would bring guitars, banjos, and sing on the third floor snack stand area during recess and after the legislature shut down for the day. I don't agree with his political stance sometimes, but he's a heckuva musician.
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Post by: Lynx on March 26, 2017, 09:07:06 PM
Feh.

Did they write those songs themselves? Even with my google skillz I couldn't find that song by anybody else.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 27, 2017, 02:08:27 AM
Quote from: Lynx on March 26, 2017, 09:07:06 PMFeh.

Did they write those songs themselves? Even with my google skillz I couldn't find that song by anybody else.
I  believe they did. Sorry ole pal. If they make another album, I'll cabbage onto a copy for us..
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Post by: mini on March 27, 2017, 01:49:32 PM
Morning everyone.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 27, 2017, 03:03:56 PM
I've had goat cheese once. It was alright.

We have a restaurant here Fuzzy's Tacos.....that has the best shredded beef tacos and they have a house garlic sauce they put on them...but they top them with feta cheese. Also delicious.

Now I want that. Maybe for dinner.  :freaky2:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 28, 2017, 12:53:01 AM
Howdy, Germs. :hi:
Quote from: mini on March 27, 2017, 01:49:32 PMMorning everyone.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 28, 2017, 02:06:58 AM
I meant to post this morning. However, I was busy trying to catch up. That's the down side of taking a vacation. Lots of catch up to do. But trust me it was worth it.
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Post by: mini on March 28, 2017, 12:31:42 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 27, 2017, 03:03:56 PMI've had goat cheese once. It was alright.

We have a restaurant here Fuzzy's Tacos.....that has the best shredded beef tacos and they have a house garlic sauce they put on them...but they top them with feta cheese. Also delicious.

Now I want that. Maybe for dinner.  :freaky2:

Fuzzys. I'm now craving that...
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 28, 2017, 02:24:00 PM
Quote from: mini on March 28, 2017, 12:31:42 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 27, 2017, 03:03:56 PMI've had goat cheese once. It was alright.

We have a restaurant here Fuzzy's Tacos.....that has the best shredded beef tacos and they have a house garlic sauce they put on them...but they top them with feta cheese. Also delicious.

Now I want that. Maybe for dinner.  :freaky2:

Fuzzys. I'm now craving that...

haha you welcome.... :hypocrite:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 28, 2017, 05:19:03 PM
I can cook tacos but I can also make a mean brisket or beef tips & rice. :hypocrite:

Oops, or did you mean a different Fuzzy? ;)
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Post by: Lynx on March 28, 2017, 06:07:02 PM
Never mind what they meant. I'll take brisket. Do you deliver?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 28, 2017, 07:30:37 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on March 28, 2017, 05:19:03 PMI can cook tacos but I can also make a mean brisket or beef tips & rice. :hypocrite:

Oops, or did you mean a different Fuzzy? ;)

I can vouch for her beef tips and rice!  :fork:  :freaky2:

Officially registered for my first graduate term that starts Monday!
MBA 501: Math and Stats for Business (not by choice - the only required class like this ack)
MKT 500: Marketing Strategies!

SUPER DUPER EXCITED!
:clap:
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Post by: Roscoe on March 29, 2017, 12:46:51 AM
Sadly, Fuzzy's cooking abilities are only hearsay for me. :sadbounce: Nary a treat has found it's way from her kitchen to my tastebuds. :pound:
Survived the second day back. Totally ready for Friday. In the meantime, tomorrow is rib day, so I'll survive, as long as I can text-torment Mini with a pic....:lol:

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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 29, 2017, 02:28:19 AM
Y'all, keep praying for Germ's wife. She's feeling pretty crummy.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 29, 2017, 06:25:51 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on March 29, 2017, 02:28:19 AMY'all, keep praying for Germ's wife. She's feeling pretty crummy.
Normally I'd quip that she needs to stop feeling up Germ. But since it's chellebelle and I know she's not feeling well, I'll post it tongue in cheek and note that I am praying for her.
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Post by: mini on March 29, 2017, 09:13:53 PM
Thanks guys.

I'd feel better with some BBQ ribs...

:ugly:
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Post by: Lynx on March 29, 2017, 10:29:43 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on March 29, 2017, 12:46:51 AMSadly, Fuzzy's cooking abilities are only hearsay for me. :sadbounce: Nary a treat has found it's way from her kitchen to my tastebuds. :pound:
What's more, her younger daughter makes good banana muffins... but she personally hates bananas. I have no idea how she started making banana muffins if she hates bananas, but (munch) no complaints.
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Post by: Roscoe on March 29, 2017, 11:02:28 PM
Quote from: mini on March 29, 2017, 09:13:53 PMThanks guys.

I'd feel better with some BBQ ribs...

:ugly:
Yes. You would. I know this because I feel better. Better than your ol' ribless self. :ugly: *Obviously, I enjoyed ribs for lunch.
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Post by: Heather on March 29, 2017, 11:38:33 PM
I had a day off at some point but I can't really remember what I did.....WAIT.. I went to the community college then to my parents then to dad's camper. He had a leak and we have some reconstruction to do out there.

I go to the eye doctor Friday for my first exam in 6 years. My eyeballs will be happy. By the end of the day my eyes are exhausted and I can barely read or see anything.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 30, 2017, 05:01:27 AM
Does anyone know this song? Dina was asking me about it but I don't remember, it's been too long: 
QuoteFor some reason I remember mom typing out this song so I could sing it in Arkansas, but she doesn't remember it. Chel, do you remember?

Jesus carefully weighs each trial
Knowing how much I can bear,
Promising faithfully all of the while
I'll never have more than my share

(Chorus:
All my tomorrows must pass by the Lord
before they come to me.
All my tomorrows must pass by the Lord
from here to eternity.)

Sickness and death must pass His test
before they are placed upon me.
In His sweet promise my heart can rest
He'll ne'er place too much upon me.

(Chorus)

Sorrows must pass God's measuring rule
??

??
Of uncertain tomorrows I fear...

(Chorus)

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Post by: Lynx on March 30, 2017, 11:20:10 AM
Never heard of that song. Sounds like an old one.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on March 30, 2017, 02:24:23 PM
I was hoping you'd know it.  :-\
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Post by: Lynx on March 30, 2017, 05:47:05 PM
 I'm assuming you have already Googled it. If she wants to sing it now, writing new words is a viable option. I have written a whole new bridge before.
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Post by: MelodyB on March 30, 2017, 08:14:33 PM
I smoked a whole chicken yesterday and I must be doing something wrong.

It was thawed, I rubbed it down with dry rub, and put a half a can of beer in the cavity. I set my electric smoker on high and had the chicken on the lower rack...cooked it for 5.5 hours on HIGH and it was still raw around the bone. I had to throw it in the oven for 45 more minutes to finish it off. Idk why! I had lots of smoke and added more wood chips three times. And it was on high! But it never got all the way done.

Internet said it should have been done in 4 hours told. It was a medium sized bird.

Next time I'm gonna cut the back out and lay it flat and inject the beer into the meat. Maybe it will cook better.

Any advice, Roscoe?
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Post by: Roscoe on March 30, 2017, 10:40:41 PM
No idea. What is the temp you were cooking at? I have noticed that with chicken, I've had the meat appear more pink, but it was actually cooked thoroughly. Check your temp. It shoulda been done by then.
And as far as beer- what didya do with the OTHER half a can? You know Newsman would have totally investigated that..... :laughhard:
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Post by: Lynx on March 30, 2017, 10:54:54 PM
*Lynx hiccups and wobbles over to his perch.


I'll never (hic) tell.
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Post by: MelodyB on March 31, 2017, 02:13:04 PM
The gauge on the top of the smoker doesn't work, so I don't know what temp it was inside, just that I had it all the way up on high.

I do have a meat thermometer, and the chicken never got above 135, and I needed 165 to be sure it was done.
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Post by: MelodyB on March 31, 2017, 02:14:31 PM
Oh, and the other half of the beer I poured into the water pan above the wood chips inside the smoker.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on March 31, 2017, 03:32:56 PM
Between sips she means.....

:hypocrite:
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Post by: Lynx on March 31, 2017, 06:19:54 PM
 I just ate a rather thick feta sandwich for lunch. Usually people don't use feta to make a cheese sandwich. Fortunately I usually don't care what people usually do. It was delicious!
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Post by: Roscoe on April 01, 2017, 01:33:43 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 31, 2017, 03:32:56 PMBetween sips she means.....

:hypocrite:
Which I suspected....:lol:
And Mel, I don't know. I've not had that problem. My smoker will get up to 350-400 degrees though. I usually smoke chicken at 230ish and have no problem keeping that heat steady..

And in sharing- today was grand. Or at least this evening has been. I went out and FINALLY got to shoot my Kimber that I bought, what almost five months ago. It shoots as well as I had hoped. And, I got to talk with an old friend too, and drove Rusty on dirt roads to the shooting range. Couldn't have scripted my evening better.
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Post by: Lynx on April 01, 2017, 09:01:34 AM
You shot Kimber!?! 


Oh... you shot a firearm.
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Post by: mini on April 01, 2017, 11:03:45 AM
Mel, did you say yours was an electric smoker? Sounds like the heating element may be on the fritz.
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Post by: sunlight on April 02, 2017, 05:38:36 AM
I agree with mini's assessment. I wonder how hard it would be to replace in your model...
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Post by: Roscoe on April 02, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
:hi: Enjoyed dinner with the pastor and his wife last night, and he told me to have something ready for tonight. I couldn't sleep worth a flip all night, and this morning my throat hurts and my voice is gone..from no issues at ten o'clock to tons at 9 am..Bro Wilson will never believe this. :sadbounce:
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Post by: Lynx on April 02, 2017, 06:29:17 PM
Shoot, even I have trouble believing that and I'm a friend of yours. :p

Hope you're feeling better enough to preach tonight. Maybe God will give you a sermon that doesn't need any yelling.
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Post by: mini on April 02, 2017, 09:31:15 PM
Quote from: Lynx on April 02, 2017, 06:29:17 PMMaybe God will give you a sermon that doesn't need any yelling.

:eek!:

You can preach without yelling!?!?!
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Post by: Lynx on April 02, 2017, 10:05:52 PM
"When you teach it you tell it.
When you preach it you yell it."

Or so I heard. Not true all the time though.

"On Sunday morning I sat and listened to my teacher preach
I remember thinking oh my, if she would only learn to teach
But now I'm grateful for those little sermonettes I heard
For they helped me solve some problems that had gone beyond my reach"
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Post by: Roscoe on April 03, 2017, 12:38:20 PM
Voice was gone and I felt cruddy. Took massive amounts of meds and went to sleep. Can talk some today, but not much- very low volume. And to prove that it is a Monday, when I looked up Lou's paycheck online, they had apparently failed to key in her weeks vacation, which means she got half a paycheck. And knowing Walmart, they won't fix it until the next payday. Good thing I have a bit stashed back and plenty of groceries stocked up. :pound:
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Post by: mini on April 03, 2017, 09:12:03 PM
Harrumph.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 04, 2017, 11:58:40 AM
:hi: Went to sleep last night listening to my Hinson's collection. Probably the best sleep I've had in months. And now it's off to work- on a Tuesday that has that Monday feeling. :pound:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 05, 2017, 12:59:36 PM
It was so warm last night and the air was on and today it's only 52 and only going up to 71. Should be a pretty day.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 05, 2017, 03:43:33 PM
Got stuck in Ft Worth with a flat tire last night. Nail in my tire. Not too surprising with the amount of construction around here.
The brother had to rescue me.

But just got those tires in October. So got it fixed this morning and it only cost me $10. :clap:

Master's program started this week.

Cold weather that blew in last night kept me awake with the howling wind.

I'm tired. :z:
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Post by: sunlight on April 06, 2017, 09:51:23 PM
Just got word yesterday that the university my husband works at may have a masters nursing program starting this fall.
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Post by: Lynx on April 06, 2017, 10:12:30 PM
I thought you already got your masters... 

Or at least I'm pretty sure you're an RN, not just an LPN. But I'm not sure how much further it is from RN to masters.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 07, 2017, 02:54:42 AM
I think she has a bachelors.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 07, 2017, 01:01:36 PM
 Dear Lord I'm glad it's Friday. I am so ready for my work week to be done..
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Post by: Roscoe on April 08, 2017, 02:55:53 PM
:hi:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 08, 2017, 08:55:22 PM
I went to a few yard sales today. You never know what you'll find.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 08, 2017, 11:15:03 PM
 I consider yard sailing myself today. But- I wound up getting up and loading the trailer with all the metal to be hauled off and turned my attention to my latest crafty project that has nearly killed me. :pound:

See, Lou's mama had given her, a few years ago, a giant, ancient upright piano. Out of tune, sticking keys, horrible paint over the original finish- yeah, it didn't matter, it was a piano and my objections were over ruled. Soon enough, the magic wore off and Lou decided her keyboard sounded better. It took me three years to get the monstrosity OUT of the living room. Heavy as what, I decided to take it apart and take the metal sounding board out, then burn the remainder. But- my love for antiques bit me. The old beast was, according to the serial number and piano websites, a Wurtlitzer made in 1928. Yeah, it's music days were done, but how could I destroy something from my favorite time period?!!? :o

Simple answer- I can't. So, I spent all day painstakingly removing the sound board from it. Now, with just some minor re-arrangements, I have designed a four shelved ham radio desk that will still show the old girl's Art Deco lines and legs off. And I'll be reusing most of the original wood. The finish- unfortunantly it's long gone, so it'll get a nice coat of white paint before it comes in. Probably another weeks worth' of work, but I'm liking it already.   :P

I may have a screw loose, and not in the piano/desk either. :sadbounce:
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Post by: Lynx on April 09, 2017, 01:50:43 AM
Loose screw or not, it's something you want and it will make you happy. Do it!
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Post by: Roscoe on April 10, 2017, 03:31:09 AM
Whooo Wee.  Hoedown at church tonight. Awesome move of God.  And I needed it badly. The Sunday School teacher tap-danced on my toes though and whipped my hide, so I needed the touch from above in the worship service.

And in sharing- the piano/radio desk is nearly finished. I need a few pieces of trim, and then it's ready for paint. May get painted tomorrow night and hopefully moved into the ham room sometime this week. :clap:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 10, 2017, 03:41:33 PM
Thank you for not destroying a Wurlitzer. lol

Joined a gym last week with my sis. We did a body pump class on Thursday (ouch) and a Zumba class Saturday morning (whoa!).
Excited though. We're doing a 20-min core class tonight and zumba again after that.

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Post by: Roscoe on April 10, 2017, 04:25:49 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 10, 2017, 03:41:33 PMThank you for not destroying a Wurlitzer. lol

Joined a gym last week with my sis. We did a body pump class on Thursday (ouch) and a Zumba class Saturday morning (whoa!).
Excited though. We're doing a 20-min core class tonight and zumba again after that.


Well..."Destroyed" has different meanings to different folks. Someone may think I did just that. But at least I didn't do my initial plan, which was to burn it.  :burn:  :burn:

And in sharing, I feel poorly today. :pound:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 10, 2017, 05:28:58 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 10, 2017, 04:25:49 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 10, 2017, 03:41:33 PMThank you for not destroying a Wurlitzer. lol

Joined a gym last week with my sis. We did a body pump class on Thursday (ouch) and a Zumba class Saturday morning (whoa!).
Excited though. We're doing a 20-min core class tonight and zumba again after that.


Well..."Destroyed" has different meanings to different folks. Someone may think I did just that. But at least I didn't do my initial plan, which was to burn it.  :burn:  :burn:

And in sharing, I feel poorly today. :pound:

Well but you said it couldn't of been fixed for proper use....so you re purposed it and kept it's history alive!
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Post by: MelodyB on April 11, 2017, 12:53:40 AM
I would have burnt it. Lol
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Post by: Roscoe on April 11, 2017, 01:43:20 AM
Quote from: MelodyB on April 11, 2017, 12:53:40 AMI would have burnt it. Lol
The whole time I was typing that I was thinking that Mel would've burnt it. :lol: You firebug.
I got the trim put on it this evening and got the first coat of paint on the top half of it. Got talked out of white- it's being painted a burgundy color...Tomorrow, I intend to come home, move Rusty and finish the paint job. Plans are to have it in the house this weekend.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 11, 2017, 01:23:27 PM
Ugh. IT's morning. And I'm already dealing with people. I need a job that does not require me to deal with people, as they are the bane of my existence. And yes, I know that sounds Seth-like. He and I might be more alike than either of us knew. :lol:
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Post by: Lynx on April 11, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
A blessing on the head of whomever talked you into burgundy. It will look much better than white, especially in your house with your decor.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 11, 2017, 02:10:00 PM
Quote from: Lynx on April 11, 2017, 01:47:55 PMA blessing on the head of whomever talked you into burgundy. It will look much better than white, especially in your house with your decor.

More like a pox upon you. Burgundy?! ACK. :noo:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 11, 2017, 03:36:29 PM
We finally got some of those April showers.
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Post by: Nelle on April 11, 2017, 05:18:42 PM
EEK! We are going to Mount Rushmore for the 4th of July extended weekend with my husband's best friend and family! I'm excited! I've always wanted to go, but really thought I wouldn't ever make it! I love the historical sites!! I'd love to visit all the major ones before I kick the bucket a long time from now.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 12, 2017, 12:27:45 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 11, 2017, 02:10:00 PM
Quote from: Lynx on April 11, 2017, 01:47:55 PMA blessing on the head of whomever talked you into burgundy. It will look much better than white, especially in your house with your decor.

More like a pox upon you. Burgundy?! ACK. :noo:
Well...Teal seemed to feminine given it was going into the radio room which is a masculine place. White, Lou said would get too dirty. I thought about a hunter green, but it seemed too dark and I couldn't find one that suited. But the burgundy- lord, unless it dries a lot darker it looks more salmon. Maybe even Pepto Bismol Pink. It' WILL be repainted if this is the color. I do have some dark red paint left over from the kitchen paint job...

I just couldn't find anything that would look masculine, yet go with the style. I was thinking more traditional...
Quote from: Nelle on April 11, 2017, 05:18:42 PMEEK! We are going to Mount Rushmore for the 4th of July extended weekend with my husband's best friend and family! I'm excited! I've always wanted to go, but really thought I wouldn't ever make it! I love the historical sites!! I'd love to visit all the major ones before I kick the bucket a long time from now.
One of my bucket list places. We love historical sites too!
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Post by: Lynx on April 12, 2017, 01:59:19 AM
!!!

Bobby you love historical places? You drove RIGHT THROUGH HERE and never went to Shiloh? Fifteen minute drive man, FIFTEEN MINUTES from you and you never went there?
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Post by: Roscoe on April 12, 2017, 02:22:17 AM
Quote from: Lynx on April 12, 2017, 01:59:19 AM!!!

Bobby you love historical places? You drove RIGHT THROUGH HERE and never went to Shiloh? Fifteen minute drive man, FIFTEEN MINUTES from you and you never went there?
I've been to Shiloh in the past. As well as Gettysburg and Vicksburg... Intend to go again soon though, since it's been 20 years or better since I seen Shiloh. My ultimate goal is to go to the Smithsonian, Independence Hall, and Monticello, as well as Mount Vernon. That's a sometime trip for us, Chey wants to go do it as bad as I do..
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Post by: sunlight on April 12, 2017, 02:57:07 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 12, 2017, 12:27:45 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 11, 2017, 02:10:00 PM
Quote from: Lynx on April 11, 2017, 01:47:55 PMA blessing on the head of whomever talked you into burgundy. It will look much better than white, especially in your house with your decor.

More like a pox upon you. Burgundy?! ACK. :noo:
Well...Teal seemed to feminine given it was going into the radio room which is a masculine place. White, Lou said would get too dirty. I thought about a hunter green, but it seemed too dark and I couldn't find one that suited. But the burgundy- lord, unless it dries a lot darker it looks more salmon. Maybe even Pepto Bismol Pink. It' WILL be repainted if this is the color. I do have some dark red paint left over from the kitchen paint job...

I just couldn't find anything that would look masculine, yet go with the style. I was thinking more traditional...
Quote from: Nelle on April 11, 2017, 05:18:42 PMEEK! We are going to Mount Rushmore for the 4th of July extended weekend with my husband's best friend and family! I'm excited! I've always wanted to go, but really thought I wouldn't ever make it! I love the historical sites!! I'd love to visit all the major ones before I kick the bucket a long time from now.
One of my bucket list places. We love historical sites too!

It's pink. He has a pink piano in his room. Very pink.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 12, 2017, 03:01:45 PM
So why didn't you go with a shade of navy? lol that's masculine....
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Post by: Roscoe on April 12, 2017, 04:15:17 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 12, 2017, 02:57:07 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 12, 2017, 12:27:45 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 11, 2017, 02:10:00 PM
Quote from: Lynx on April 11, 2017, 01:47:55 PMA blessing on the head of whomever talked you into burgundy. It will look much better than white, especially in your house with your decor.

More like a pox upon you. Burgundy?! ACK. :noo:
Well...Teal seemed to feminine given it was going into the radio room which is a masculine place. White, Lou said would get too dirty. I thought about a hunter green, but it seemed too dark and I couldn't find one that suited. But the burgundy- lord, unless it dries a lot darker it looks more salmon. Maybe even Pepto Bismol Pink. It' WILL be repainted if this is the color. I do have some dark red paint left over from the kitchen paint job...

I just couldn't find anything that would look masculine, yet go with the style. I was thinking more traditional...
Quote from: Nelle on April 11, 2017, 05:18:42 PMEEK! We are going to Mount Rushmore for the 4th of July extended weekend with my husband's best friend and family! I'm excited! I've always wanted to go, but really thought I wouldn't ever make it! I love the historical sites!! I'd love to visit all the major ones before I kick the bucket a long time from now.
One of my bucket list places. We love historical sites too!

It's pink. He has a pink piano in his room. Very pink.
It is NOT in my room. And as it dries, it IS getting darker- but it is still going to get a darker color paint on it tomorrow, BEFORE it enters the ham room.
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Post by: Lynx on April 12, 2017, 06:11:05 PM
Too bad the pink Miata is gone. They would have made a good match.
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Post by: Heather on April 12, 2017, 08:07:22 PM
No one should ever be able to paint anything hunter green or burgundy. Yuck.

I'm completely out of luck as far as school and have embraced the fact I will have nothing but menial jobs the rest of my life. Brandon got into grad school thankfully with a TA position that'll pay his tuition so he will be starting his Master's in History this fall.

Been spending time in my hammock or with my dad out at his camper fixing things up for the summer.

We repainted our kitchen cabinets over the past week and have a few other projects going on around the house.

I want a motorcycle.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 12, 2017, 09:22:37 PM
Quote from: HeatherB on April 12, 2017, 08:07:22 PMNo one should ever be able to paint anything hunter green or burgundy. Yuck.

I'm completely out of luck as far as school and have embraced the fact I will have nothing but menial jobs the rest of my life. Brandon got into grad school thankfully with a TA position that'll pay his tuition so he will be starting his Master's in History this fall.

Been spending time in my hammock or with my dad out at his camper fixing things up for the summer.

We repainted our kitchen cabinets over the past week and have a few other projects going on around the house.

I want a motorcycle.
I like burgundy. :-p
It kinda ties in to the muted traditional style. And I ,too, want a motorcycle. To the point I've been drooling on craigslist at them. And if I can connive a way, I shall have one.
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Post by: Lynx on April 12, 2017, 09:53:14 PM
You should have mentioned that to my uncle Fred when you were here. He probably would have sold you his cheap. I haven't seen him ride it in... well, more than two years now. It might need a bit of maintenance, certainly a battery charge and maybe the fuel line cleaned out after sitting so long.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 13, 2017, 01:07:51 PM
If I had the spare money, I'd ask for his number...
 And in sharing, it needs to be Friday. I overslept, oe of my coworkers called in and the other isn't here yet, and I've resorted to heating  up the two day old cinnamon roll in the office fridge for breakfast. Bah.
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Post by: mini on April 15, 2017, 12:40:22 PM
This not posting nonsense has gotten out of hand.

:ugly:
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Post by: Lynx on April 15, 2017, 01:53:33 PM
When there is nothing to say, we don't say it. =^.^=
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Post by: Roscoe on April 15, 2017, 01:56:15 PM
 I quite agree with Galoot. There's ALWAYS something to say or fuss about.

For instance, today, I can fuss about having a metric ton of yard work to do. :pound:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 15, 2017, 03:07:03 PM
It's a pretty day here. :)
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Post by: Lynx on April 15, 2017, 09:37:12 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 15, 2017, 01:56:15 PMI quite agree with Galoot. There's ALWAYS something to say or fuss about.

For instance, today, I can fuss about having a metric ton of yard work to do. :pound:
Oh I could fuss about that too. I mowed the yard for about an hour and a half before work yesterday... then I mowed it for about an hour and a half after work yesterday... then another hour and a half before work today. Uncle Fred is so covered up with work that he asked me to mow his yard while I was mowing Grandma's. That doesn't happen. Or at least that's the first time I can ever remember him resorting to asking somebody else to mow his yard, which means he's more backed up than a man on an all-cheese diet and busier than a midget mountain climber.

I'm just glad for the riding mower. It probably would have taken seven hours or so with a push mower.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 16, 2017, 01:18:46 AM
I wound up hauling a trailer load of scrap metal off, then coming home and cutting up some brush, burning a burn pile, then refiling it with the stuff I cut- weedeated a large part of the yard, mowed the yard, then went to town and got the fixings for the bacon wrapped smoked meatloaf I'm making for pot luck tomorrow.
Went by Bro Wilson's and took a present to my friend Bro John Proctor who is preaching for us tomorrow. He is somewhat addicted to Petit Jean Bologna, which you can't buy down in Texas, apparently. So I bought him a stick of it. Then, on the way back home, I noticed that the church yard needed mowing, so back to the house, load the lawnmower, and back to the church.
Yes- I am tired now. To tired to do more than sit in my chair. :lol:

My land and the church are fortunate I don't own a Harley anymore. 'Cause I totally would've ran away today.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 17, 2017, 02:52:52 PM
 Okay. To quote a wise, bald old goat:" This not posting nonsense has gotten out of hand.

:ugly:"

 Y'all need to post!!

 I awoke to a rainstorm and the happy knowledge that one of my sex offenders who decided he no longer wanted to see me has been caught. In Illinois, nearly to Wisconsin. Bonehead. Now in the next week or so, I'll have to go to a state line to get him in all likelihood, probably around Jonesboro, since the extradition team only brings them back to our state..
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Post by: Nelle on April 17, 2017, 04:59:38 PM
So creepy that they can get so far so fast! lol..

We had a wonderful Easter. Lovely meal with family!
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Post by: Lynx on April 17, 2017, 06:18:46 PM
This year's Easter was a church service like many others. Then I went home and made a big pot of chocolate pudding like many others.

For lunch today I just now finished eating a bowl of said pudding that was like many others. Delicious!

Sorry, that's all I got for sharing. My life is by some measurements boring. I like it though.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 18, 2017, 01:08:48 AM
:couch:
Peeking in to see what's going on.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 18, 2017, 02:40:24 AM
 That's better. :hypocrite:
 Could use prayer. Got a shoulder that is hurting me, and I have defensive tactics class Wednesday. Not the optimal time for a sore shoulder. And I have got to get something together for Wednesday night too...
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Post by: sunlight on April 18, 2017, 02:47:51 AM
I'm ready for this year to start looking up. And for everyone to quit expecting everything to be done all at once. That's all. The end.

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Post by: Roscoe on April 19, 2017, 01:01:16 AM
Quote from: sunlight on April 18, 2017, 02:47:51 AMI'm ready for this year to start looking up. And for everyone to quit expecting everything to be done all at once. That's all. The end.


Totally understand. There myself. Praying for ya..
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 19, 2017, 02:58:52 PM
I'm here, where are you?
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Post by: Roscoe on April 19, 2017, 04:55:26 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on April 19, 2017, 02:58:52 PMI'm here, where are you?
Training.  In Russellville.  Praying  for deliverance and a message for tonight. ..
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Post by: sunlight on April 20, 2017, 12:53:30 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 19, 2017, 04:55:26 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on April 19, 2017, 02:58:52 PMI'm here, where are you?
Training.  In Russellville.  Praying  for deliverance and a message for tonight. ..

What did ya preach?
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Post by: Roscoe on April 20, 2017, 01:05:38 PM
Well, I survived the training. And last night....Did a fair amount of "rabbit chasing" but made it through the bible study which was well received.

 I took the 9th chapter of John, and basically went over it verse by verse. I  titled it  "One Thing I Know". Pointed out the healing of the blind man took action on his part- it didn't just happen..among other things. If I could get my dropbox account to co-operate I'd upload it.
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Post by: MelodyB on April 20, 2017, 01:43:32 PM
I'm here. At work.

So tired of Burger King.

Trying to go across the street to the gas station, but the job I was offered isn't posted to the website and I can't apply in person, it has to be online and I can't apply online till the job shows up. 

Soon. Soon.

It's a dollar more an hour, plus more hours, plus a raise after 30 days and another raise after 90 days..
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Post by: Roscoe on April 20, 2017, 02:23:28 PM
Pray you get it, Mel! If it's God's will of course.
 And I need to dash in here and do a praise dance. My supervisor just sent me paperwork to sign - for my one year promotion. It came with a healthy 10% raise.
I wasn't sure if I'd get it, since I was close to the top end of the pay scale, but I am going up a position level and apparently that salary range goes up too. :party:
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Post by: Lynx on April 20, 2017, 05:48:04 PM
Has it already been a year? It seems like a couple of months ago you announced you got the job...

Maybe I'm just getting old. You know what they say, time is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end of it, the faster it unwinds.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 21, 2017, 01:03:02 AM
Quote from: Lynx on April 20, 2017, 05:48:04 PMHas it already been a year? It seems like a couple of months ago you announced you got the job...

Maybe I'm just getting old. You know what they say, time is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end of it, the faster it unwinds.
YES. It has been a year. And YES- you are getting old. :-p
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Post by: Lynx on April 21, 2017, 10:27:10 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 21, 2017, 01:03:02 AM
Quote from: Lynx on April 20, 2017, 05:48:04 PMHas it already been a year? It seems like a couple of months ago you announced you got the job...

Maybe I'm just getting old. You know what they say, time is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end of it, the faster it unwinds.
YES. It has been a year. And YES- you are getting old. :-p
I think I will suggest in my prayers tonight that it would be eminently suitable if what remained of your hair fell out overnight. :p
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Post by: Heather on April 21, 2017, 01:54:48 PM
I've been working a lot. My boss is on week 3 of being out of town/state/I think she's in California today....

Dad had his CT scan Tuesday. It's not good. His initial tumor [the inoperable one] is growing again. It doubled in size in 3 months. Another scan on Tuesday and an MRI next saturday to make sure it hasn't spread again and we start chemo and radiation May 2nd.

Now I know why God wouldn't let school work out......
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 21, 2017, 03:02:22 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 21, 2017, 01:03:02 AM
Quote from: Lynx on April 20, 2017, 05:48:04 PMHas it already been a year? It seems like a couple of months ago you announced you got the job...

Maybe I'm just getting old. You know what they say, time is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end of it, the faster it unwinds.
YES. It has been a year. And YES- you are getting old. :-p

I concur.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 21, 2017, 05:30:01 PM
I'm sorry Heather, that's tough. :(
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Post by: Roscoe on April 22, 2017, 02:02:14 AM
Praying for y'all, Heather.

And Isaac- the way my hair has been for the last several years, losing it probably wouldn't make that big an impact. :lol:

And in sharing- today was......interesting. So, I get to work a tad early and commence with drinking my coffee and checking my email before everyone arrives. One of the other parole officers yell down the hall- "Good morning. Oh, and Rena (other parole officer) says to go out front and arrest the naked dude." Wait, what??
I go out front and there's two cops talking with a dude wearing a pair of boxer briefs- which was NOT covering the gifts that God had given him- and a American flag wore as a cape. Rena pulls up and advised that dude man was one of her clients and apparently has had a mental breakdown. You could say that- he's telling me he's the original black man and he's white, telling me that he is married to Dolly Parton, whose picture he is wearing around his neck, and other various nonsense.
 Long story short, we wound up taking him to Little Rock to the mental hospital. It made the day interesting. On the bright side, we got to eat Hog pen ribs on the way home.
 Now, I'm glad this is the weekend.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 23, 2017, 12:01:43 AM
It was in the 80s this week but supposed to drop in the 40s tonight but in 90s next week. :eyeroll:
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Post by: Roscoe on April 23, 2017, 01:06:58 AM
It was gloomy and cool today. I am very ready for the summer. I have done nothing today, other than go to the library, grocery shop and cook dinner (Homemade Meatball subs and buttermilk pie).

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Post by: Roscoe on April 24, 2017, 02:10:18 AM
 Alright, this no posting is outta hand....:sadbounce: We gonna wind up losing this place for real if someone doesn't start posting...

Awesome church service tonight. Had a backslider pray back through.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 24, 2017, 03:12:16 AM
I had 4 baby chicks hatch. :)
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 24, 2017, 02:37:00 PM
I never check this on weekends....or a night really lol.....just usually during the day at work.

I know....not what you want to hear.... :sadbounce:
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Post by: sunlight on April 24, 2017, 04:50:33 PM
Anyone ever find out bout that talkatap app or whatever it was porter mentioned that would make it phone friendly?
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Post by: Roscoe on April 24, 2017, 05:07:52 PM
I'm not real literate with phones...:pound: But I think it's  a Tapatalk app....some of my other (hotrod) forums use it as well. And Jenn- you totaly need to check in during the important bits of life. It's only a few seconds of a day..:pound:

In sharing- drama at work. Prayers for a situation involving a good friend and coworker.
And I'm ready for the weekend. Already.
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Post by: Nelle on April 24, 2017, 05:10:16 PM
I get to see my parents this weekend!

We are also slowly getting stuff together for our Mount Rushmore trip for the 4th of July! Our tent went down about $14 in price since we first looked at it!  And I managed to snag one of the last coolers on Walmart's website that we wanted. It was sold out for my area, but since we are going this weekend to my parents' house, I had it to pickup near them. :) Score!
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Post by: Lynx on April 24, 2017, 05:56:08 PM
 The Forum as it is, combined with Android's in-house speech to text works pretty well for me.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 24, 2017, 07:03:26 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on April 24, 2017, 05:07:52 PMI'm not real literate with phones...:pound: But I think it's  a Tapatalk app....some of my other (hotrod) forums use it as well. And Jenn- you totaly need to check in during the important bits of life. It's only a few seconds of a day..:pound:

In sharing- drama at work. Prayers for a situation involving a good friend and coworker.
And I'm ready for the weekend. Already.

I know but not at work means I have to check it from my phone....lol
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Post by: mini on April 25, 2017, 02:08:11 AM
Fine.  I'll post.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 25, 2017, 02:32:08 AM
Quote from: mini on April 25, 2017, 02:08:11 AMFine.  I'll post.
About time, you slacker.

Was disappointed to find my raise was NOT on this week's paycheck. Hopefully it'll be on next paycheck. Completely spazzed out when I got home to discover that my wife and daughter's dentist visit for cleanings resulted in some other dental work that my wife failed to talk with me about and try to budget for. Sigh. I don't know why I try to get out of debt. Ain't never going to happen. We were just making progress.:sadbounce:
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Post by: MelodyB on April 25, 2017, 09:31:13 AM
I don't even try anymore. It's all I can do to stay afloat with what I get. Much less pay anyone any extras.

God is the only reason I've lasted this long. He continues to help me and I'm grateful.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 25, 2017, 12:49:52 PM
I certainly can't- and don't mean to- complain. We are blessed above and beyond. Our income has  nearly doubled over the last ten years, I suspect, and it's definitely a God thing. It's just disheartening to be making progress on paying off bad decisions (credit cards anyone) then get slapped with a bill that's nearly half the amount of one of the credit cards.
We've always had Lou contribute to her company's stock plan- not as a long term investment, there are other vehicles for that- but just as a "back up savings" for unexpected expenses.  It's been a couple years since we touched it, so there's ample there for the bill. A quick sale and it's paid off, but all I could think when I was executing the sale was "that could've been spending money for the cruise." :pound: The cruise that we don't need to take, that I'm scrimping to afford because SHE deserves it....the cruise that I sincerely hope is not a replica of Titanic. :lol:
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Post by: Heather on April 25, 2017, 03:30:50 PM
I check the forum about every other day and every other time from my cell phone [Android through the Google browser] and don't have any problems with it, most days I just don't have much to contribute.

The health insurance company is currently not wanting to pay for the testing dad needs. My guess is they are hoping to avoid it until the cancer spreads and kills him and then they don't have to pay anymore, just from a financial perspective....

I'm just in a super weird place. We too are trying to budget better and it's incredibly frustrating to have to budget in cigarettes for my husband and think he's going to put me in the same place in 20 years as my dad has put my mom.

My boss looks like she will be delayed getting back to Bristol so therefore who knows when my next paycheck will be. I TRIED to get her to sign enough checks so that I could do payroll tomorrow but she INSISTED she would be back in time. We have about $5 to last us until I get a check or Brandon gets paid on Friday.

I'm really trying not to whine, but it would be great to have 1 person in the world [other than Brandon] who would message me and be like 'oh, hey was thinking of you. how are you? want to hang out?' instead of the barrage of 'hey. how's your dad?' and people assuming that is all my life is about right now. Yes, I know he is sick. Yes, I know we have no idea that amount of time we have. Yes, I would LOVE to have someone/anyone care enough to text me for once first. Sheesh.
[this is not directed at any one person in particular and definitely not anyone here. this applies to family, friends, coworkers, church folk, and the like up here. I haven't heard from my supposed best friend in 3 weeks.]

I'm just frustrated with life right now and this is literally the only place I can vent.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 25, 2017, 03:40:27 PM
/me hugs Heather
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Post by: Nelle on April 25, 2017, 05:41:16 PM
Heather, I can't imagine. I'm praying for you! I have no idea what to say, but know that we ALL care so much!


You too, Mel! You've done amazingly with everything life handed you. You handled it all with such grace, much more so than I think I could've found.

I don't post interactions much on here, other than just a general snap of what my life is like that day, but I read all of yours, and I'm invested in how YOU are doing. :)
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 25, 2017, 07:00:50 PM
I'm glad to see you posting a bit more Nelle!

I have missed Melbs and Heather posting more frequently though.

And I miss the cheese.

In other news....My momma's having probs with her BP....dr put her on a diff med. :roll:
And my brother and his wife leave end of the week to move to Indiana....probably not helping her stay calm either....

So i sent her flowers today at work. Cus i loves her.

I also saw the Dr this morning for the numbness/tingling/nerve issues in my hand(s). They drew blood, have to see a Neuro to check if it's carpal tunnel or if it's something more with the nerves that go up into my neck. :roll: We'll see what happens.

I need a new mattress too.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 25, 2017, 08:55:30 PM
Why is your brother moving?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 25, 2017, 09:00:06 PM
His wife's family is all there. Her Mom has some sort of illness (I forget what) and they've been trying to get them to move up there for a while.

They need it I think. It (my goodness, I failed english vocabulary) s but it's probably for the best. They both really liked the church there when they visited at Christmas time and they're a bit flaky in our church here. Just lots of drama. :roll:

We'll see. :sadbounce:
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Post by: Roscoe on April 25, 2017, 11:53:39 PM
 Oh man, Heather. I totally understand about the vent place. A lot of times I say things here, just to get it out, knowing (or strongly believing) that folks here won't instantly decide whether I am being Christlike or not. that's one of the reasons I spazz anytime I hear anyone talking about shutting it down. I like my vent place and I go back and re-read a lot of the old posts.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 26, 2017, 05:07:21 PM
It's supposed to storm this afternoon. We shall see.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 26, 2017, 09:19:07 PM
 It HAS stormed here today. Bad. So bad, in fact we have cancelled church due to the trees down, ect. The roof of a Dollar General Store about 12 miles northwest of my house is gone, numerous trees are down, and I'm just praying my house is alright....
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 26, 2017, 10:03:17 PM
Wow, we got rain & some small hail but that's all, thankfully.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 27, 2017, 12:13:15 AM
Doesn't appear to have any damage here at the house....just a ton of water.
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Post by: Lynx on April 27, 2017, 11:56:33 AM
So THAT'S why it was thundering and raining last night. We were getting the dregs of your storm. You always shove your bad weather on us. :p

Actually I say "bad" because lots of people don't like storms, but I like heavy weather. Anything except tornadoes, you can keep them. I like to sit on the carport and watch a good ground-pounder.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 27, 2017, 12:57:25 PM
I've saw reports that they expect us to get another 4 to 7 inches of rain this weekend. If that's the case, we will be in a flood situation for sure. The river is already near flood stage.... And Isaac you can look forward to another deluge....
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Post by: Nelle on April 27, 2017, 05:15:36 PM
It rained very hard here, but thankfully nothing else crazy. Our basement has a small amount of a stream on the side, and hopefully has a chance to go away before the rains start again.

We are going to Arkansas this weekend to visit my parents. I'm excited!

First I have to get through today and tomorrow at work, and tonight's dentist appointment.
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Post by: Lynx on April 27, 2017, 05:32:27 PM
Only problem with impending bad weather is that my scaredy cat dog will be hiding on the carport all weekend. Thunder, a car backfiring, a strange dog, just about anything makes him run and hide. Once I squirted some whipped cream into his food bowl, thinking to give him a treat. He immediately split.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 27, 2017, 11:55:34 PM
Well. I survived a near heart attack today. We had to get some home visits done, and I was riding passenger. Pulled up to one of my sex offenders' house, opened the door and hopped out. I looked down- and 3 INCHES from my right foot was a 6 foot long black snake sunning himself. He raised his head, and I lost mine. Screamed like a girl and climbed on TOP of the car, completely forgetting about the gun on my hip.
On the bright side, my bellering brought the sex offender out to speak to me. The snake fled, and I am scarred for life. I'll call in a nuke before I go back there.
:pound:

And in other news, apparently half my caseload went nuts today. I discovered a couple who have disappeared and ain't living where they suppose to- one was arrested on misdemeanor stuff; another arrested on felony stuff; and one who, according to unsubstantiated reports from an angry estranged wife, is cruising around Tennessee causing havoc. Lord.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 28, 2017, 12:50:52 AM
Went to see Chel today. Helped process green beans we picked from her garden.
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Post by: Lynx on April 28, 2017, 11:16:10 AM
Well Bobby if he's over here causing havoc he'll be easy to spot. We have a few idiots ourselves, but even they usually have the basic sense to keep their heads down and be peaceable most of the time.
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Post by: Roscoe on April 29, 2017, 03:58:05 AM
Quote from: Lynx on April 28, 2017, 11:16:10 AMWell Bobby if he's over here causing havoc he'll be easy to spot. We have a few idiots ourselves, but even they usually have the basic sense to keep their heads down and be peaceable most of the time.
I suspect he is not causing half the trouble he's being accused of, since I have yet to receive a call from local police and they've not ran his license, which tells me there isn't an investigation going on..
 In any case, he is alleged to be in the eastern part of the state.

It's been cloudy all day. I went to the range where I shot a perfect score by their standards with the glock, a perfect score with a much tighter grouping with the Kimber, which is without a doubt the most accurate weapon I've ever owned, and a decent score (well above passing) with the 2 inch revolver, which killed my hand after shooting 50 rounds through it...

Today was busy, to say the least...
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Post by: MsJennJenn on April 30, 2017, 03:17:52 AM
Busy day.

Did grown up things like water my plants and buy a new mattress.

And ungrown up things like roll around on the floor with the dog and act like the wind was taking me away in the Ashley Furniture parking lot.

Now I'm soaking in the bath with my blue colored water from my Earth Bomb.

Ok bye.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 30, 2017, 04:30:22 AM
Bad weather just west of us. At least 5 dead. Thankful for protection.
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Post by: MelodyB on April 30, 2017, 12:34:47 PM
The wind was crazy last evening. We had a cookout at church and about got blowed away.

My manager has decided I don't need whole weekends off anymore. So now I've been working Monday thru Saturday with only Sunday's off... I'm thankful for the extra hours and resulting paycheck, but I'm exhausted! Plus keeping the girls I keep after work three days a week on top of that, and Sunday being the busy day that it is, I don't get any days off.

But God knows and He has kept me this far.

I am also gardening this year. I have pots on my patio with two types tomatoes, a cucumber, a bell pepper, rosemary, some green onions and an aloe plant.

I have seed potatoes ready to plant, but I need to get a proper pot to cut up. Maybe after church today I'll swing by Lowe's and see if I can find one.

Tootles!
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Post by: Roscoe on April 30, 2017, 03:20:55 PM
Hate to hear about the storms in your area Fuzzy. It got hairy around here last night to. Much flooding and a lot of wind. I'm fixing to go out and see if I had any damage..
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Post by: Heather on April 30, 2017, 11:16:27 PM
we had bad storms a couple days ago. had i not been at work, Tiny Car would have gotten walloped by a couple tree branches that came off the pine trees around the driveway.

ive had 2 job offers at animal hospitals the last week, but with dad [and possibly my own health issues, possible fibro  :roll: ], I just can't see myself full time at an animal hospital again. plus both of them would at least be a 45 minute commute each way.

dad has had his MRI and he goes Tuesday for his other scan. his oncologist pretty much harassed the insurance for 2 days straight to get approval. we go Thursday for results, treatment, and the plan for this round of chemo and radiation.
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Post by: Nelle on May 01, 2017, 05:29:21 PM
We had an eventful weekend in Arkansas at my parents'! Tornado warnings and no electricity, but thankfully no flooding at their house!

We came home Sunday afternoon/evening, and our house is still in good shape. Some areas around here are very flooded, and more water on the way from up north. My sis-in-law and her little family had to evacuate and are staying at my mother-in-laws house. Hopefully things can get better instead of worse!
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Post by: Roscoe on May 02, 2017, 01:53:54 AM
Made it through a Monday....And boy did it feel like one too. And tomorrow is court. And I need to harness up the energy to put Rusty's new starter on, but it wasn't available today.

Sometimes I think I'm wishing my life away. But I am living for the weekends lately. Right now my big countdown is for the car show in June. Can't wait for it....
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Post by: Lynx on May 02, 2017, 11:26:02 AM
Nothing much to report from my side of the screen. I've been beta-testing a (very good) mod someone is making for a 17 year old game. I seem to have an unhappy genius for finding program bugs, mostly because I do things normal people wouldn't think of doing.

"Hey did you know you can farm tranquilizer darts? Just let the guy fire at you and keep dodging, then pick them out of the wall. That's a definite exploit that should be fixed."
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 02, 2017, 04:50:33 PM
It's hard to believe it is already May. This year is flying by.
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Post by: sunlight on May 02, 2017, 06:32:06 PM
I had an unexpected day off, and I just woke up. :halo: that was the best nap!
Chicks are hatching.
First attempt at quail eggs are going In The incubator.
Still have 2 rows of green beans to pick. And squash, and cucumbers.
I need to find a way to get the tomatoes off the ground.
Need to start separating out the roosters from the grow out pen.
Need to clean out the baby chick pen.
Need to finish going through garage sale stuff.
Need to clean out my car. 
Need to wash dishes. And clean out the fridge.
Need to do laundry. And vacuum.
Anyone wanna come help? Lol.
 
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Post by: Roscoe on May 02, 2017, 11:31:23 PM
 Well, my day did NOT go according to schedule, but I thank God for His protective hand. About 6:30, I heard the phone ring while I was getting ready for work. It was Lou, but it's not uncommon for her to call half a dozen times just to tell me to put out the trash or get Chey ready for school. She has a knack for treating me like a four year old. :lol: I figured I'd call her back as soon as I finished shaving. Ten minutes later, she opens the door, obviously shaken and hurting. About to cry, she told me she'd hit a deer.
As the car sat puking out transmission fluid, I checked on her. Thankfully, she had wore her seatbelt which is rare in my experience. As she was going to work, she topped a blind hill to see the car ahead of her swerve. She saw a large animal right of her and she swerved to the left. The deer jumped right in her way. If there had been a car coming or if she'd swerved the other way, it'd have been real bad. And if she were still in the Malibu, the deer likely would've came through the windshield. As it was it tore the lower bumper on the Lincoln up, busted out a park light, and apparently broke a transmission line or cooler, as it leaked a lot of transmission fluid.

 The deductible is $500 bucks. And I'm out another $70 for our part of the car rental. But thank God, she's okay, the deductible COULD have been $1000, and unlike our former insurance, this time we have car rental coverage. And State Farm has been amazing so far. Ten minutes on the phone with them, and I had a tow truck picking up the car, a rental reserved, and arrangements made to fix the car. About as painless a process as it could be.

And when I got home, I put the starter on Rusty so I have a backup vehicle if necessary now.
Now I'll go run my poor girl a hot bath and let her soak, because she is gonna be sore tomorrow.....
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Post by: Roscoe on May 03, 2017, 01:47:32 PM
 Ugh. Back at work. Lord.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 03, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
We are supposed to have another round of storms today. We shall see.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 03, 2017, 03:46:02 PM
 We are currently enjoying a round of said storms..
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Post by: Nelle on May 03, 2017, 06:16:58 PM
Aww.. Roscoe.. That sounds horrible, but I'm glad for how horrible it was - the recent changes seem to have saved you some money!! And glad your wife is okay!


Jeremy's job is in danger - again. He's on their corporate yo-yo, I think. Pray for his mind, and that maybe we could find a better job for him that seems more stable. I'm not really sure of what's going on there, but I know my husband, and he bends over backwards for everyone except himself, so I don't think it's ALL him, haha. We need to be where God wants us to be, including jobs.

Unfortunately with our current job outlook, I think we are going to have to cancel our first big trip since our honeymoon. We are still going to Mount Rushmore this July (for now at least!), but our Mexico trip for next summer is off for now. I'm really bummed about it, because I've never been out of the country, and we never go on big vacations. We've never been in a place financially to even think about it. We've finally gotten to a better place financially speaking, and then his job burps that up for us, too. Small problem in the grand scheme of life, but we were looking forward to finally having a real vacation and actually relaxing. The 'woe is me' part of me wants to whine about everyone else around here getting to go on lavish vacations all the time, and us never going anywhere but to my parents house, haha. I'll pray about that part of me. ;)
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 03, 2017, 06:25:13 PM
Same here. It's raining today.

That stinks Nelle. Mexico is so cheap though. And if you're planning this far ahead you never know!!! The Bahama's can be just as cheap as Mexico though. FYI> If you go in non-peak season ...May...you can go for less than $1k. My best friend and I did. Anything in the Caribbean is going to be cheap from May-August ish....cus it's non-peak/hurricane season. lol which sounds scary....but isn't really.

Another dr appointment tomorrow. Blood pressure isn't good.
Outcome from last weeks visit is stressful. Nothing major really. Yet.

Just need to lose weight. Exercise. Get on a better diet. Sigh.
Stressing.  :smirk2:
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Post by: mini on May 03, 2017, 07:16:27 PM
Hi all.

I'm currently trying to make sure I'm eating right and dieting.  Not as fun as it sounds. And I passed on a free dinner today because of it. But I ate my salad like a good boy.

Roscoe, looks like you are going to have to take up hunting.  Your wife seems to be a better hunter than you.

:ugly:
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Post by: Roscoe on May 04, 2017, 02:56:51 AM
Currently in the same boat vis a vis eating right. I've done better today. I've got to get back on the wagon- I've gained 25 lbs since September. Nobody to blame but myself.  But I didn't go get my weekly ribs today so that's a move in the right, painful direction.
And Lou is a better hunter than I. I just wished she'd use a $500 rifle instead of a $15k dollar car for her weapon of choice.

And I know all about woe is me. I told God, "I know you said it rains on the just and the unjust- but I'm kinda in the middle of a hundred year flood apparently, send me an Ark". LOL Seems like every time  we get ahead, we get slapped cross-eyed. But I know we aren't the only ones.

 Went to church. Good service although not a shouting service.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 04, 2017, 03:50:32 PM
Saw doctor. He's not too worried about my blood pressure. But did put me on a low-dose medicine for 4 weeks. Wants to see me again then.

Said diet and exercise could bring it down naturally also which could then discontinue the bp meds.

If only diet and exercise were easy.

Sigh.

:sadbounce:

But in other news a pharmacist sent me flowers for taking care of his shifts during his time of loss.
That was a nice thing to show up this week. Needed that a lot.
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Post by: Heather on May 04, 2017, 05:31:51 PM
The one week I finally think we may not hit single digits in the bank account before another check, Brandon decides he desperately needs a haircut AND he is having some crazy tire issues. Sigh...

Dad's oncologist appointment went extremely well. The barrage of tests showed that his initial tumor has had the slightest amount of growth and one lymph node has the tiniest bit of cancer in it. The Doctor is super excited because we caught everything super early. Radiation starts tomorrow and we do 4 rounds of chemo this time.

I'm spending the rest of the day cleaning house, reading, and possibly taking a nap. Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary and after taking dad to radiation I think we are going to lunch and possibly the movies [if we can afford it. lol]
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Post by: Nelle on May 04, 2017, 08:09:32 PM
Who ordered all of this rain?


I spent my entire night trying to cheer my husband up. He's normally the corny weird one, and I'm the quiet moody weird one, haha. Things will get better!


Heather, that stinks about the account! Our first few years of marriage were SOOO hard financially. Short version - He wasn't getting paid very well, and I was paid decently, but still not well. Then about a month into our marriage, we got slapped with a lawsuit for a car that his ex-wife had let go back to the bank. He had to file bankruptcy to get that to go away because of their divorce paperwork not including specifically who took possession of the vehicle. We had some great family (who also doubles as our pastor) help us out in several ways, and between them, our sticking together and working through it, and God - we are much better now than we were. We always just made it, and I'm so thankful that God has shown that we can trust Him. He's always right there, even if the problems don't resolve quick enough (or even at all).  Praying you have a GREAT anniversary, and that God blesses you two!


I thought about my Mexico comment, and I felt petty, so let me say a quick statement: I'd prefer him to have a stable, happy job than go to Mexico ever. :)

Sitting here eating not-so-sour gummy worms. These are apparently my newest addiction. I really like them.. just like when I was just a wee little girl and my momma let me go to Candy Craze! haha..  I miss all those stores. I rarely go into Candy Craze anymore (and I only know of like... two of them near here). I miss Gadzooks. I miss how excited I was everytime I got NEAR Claires! I could've lived in that store. Now I'm the grumpy old lady complaining about how tight all the displays are and how hard it is to get around, haha.

We also complain (to each other) about when people are too loud outside or are in our yard, LOL. Who knew we would be 'old' when we were 32 & 33! haha..



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Post by: Nelle on May 04, 2017, 08:12:35 PM
I forgot!

MJJ!! Hopefully that pill helps you out some. Have you noticed if your sodium intake drastically affects it?  It's SOO hard with practically EVERYthing having so much sodium in it these days. Jeremy's blood pressure is great after his gastric sleeve surgery in March, but before that, if he missed his pills - we thought he was having a heart attack a few times! I always looked for foods that would help lower it naturally. I wonder if there are some natural things that could help that too.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 04, 2017, 11:22:24 PM
:hi:
Great news about your dad Heather.

'Twas a busy day today. A REALLY busy day. I never have to worry about running out of work in my line of work. It finally stopped the infernal raining here. Supposed to be pretty the next three days. And it appears that they have already started on Lou's car, as when I went by to get Lou's gun out of the console, it was already inside the shop.

 And I wish it was easier to lose weight too. How come it's so easy to put it on, and so hard to get it off?? :pound:

And in final sharing for the day- maybe- I am cooking country ribs and mashed potatoes for dinner.
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Post by: Lynx on May 05, 2017, 10:19:58 AM
And in local news, I'll be going to Arkansas for dinner... :D 

No I'll probably be having tuna fish for dinner. Oh well.

Note to self: Never tick off either Bobby or his wife. They are both packing. Not sure about the daughter, she might even carry too.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 06, 2017, 01:04:44 AM
Quote from: Lynx on May 05, 2017, 10:19:58 AMAnd in local news, I'll be going to Arkansas for dinner... :D 

No I'll probably be having tuna fish for dinner. Oh well.

Note to self: Never tick off either Bobby or his wife. They are both packing. Not sure about the daughter, she might even carry too.
Daughter is saving for a beautiful Kimber Bel Air .380 caliber pistol. It's awesome and a beautiful blue reminiscent of the car from the '50s it's named for... She should have enough saved by the time she's old enough to carry it- it's an $900 gun.

And I am usually packing multiple guns. :lol:
 Speaking of which,I got Lou's gun today. They are just waiting on the transmission cooler and then they can put the Lincoln back together.

 And say a prayer for Lou. One of her cashiers, who has been known to drink, went off on her this morning and tried to get her fired. As luck would have it, the main store manager is on vacation and the substitute manager is an atheist who hates anyone who remotely seems to believe in a God, much less live it like Lou does. Long story short the substitute accused Lou of lying to her "in the past" and when asked to name when and what Lou had lied to her about, of course she couldn't do it. That didn't stop her from manufacturing a way to write Lou up. Lou's upset, although her immediate boss is on her side. I told her to leave it in God's hands and speak to the store manager when he returns from vacation. Funny thing is, the boss on Lou's side? She's a dyed in the wool pentagram wearing pagan.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 06, 2017, 05:26:17 AM
Crazy Arkansanians

 :hypocrite:
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Post by: Roscoe on May 07, 2017, 01:55:07 AM
Beautiful day. Lou went back to work where she talked with a comanager and was told not to worry, she's okay. Made her feel much better, and they are investigating the one that wrote her up. God means it when He says "touch not mine anointed.". Like  I told Lou, I think too many times we look at that verse (Psalms 105:5) and consider it as meaning the ministry, or at least I did. But if you are a Holy Ghost filled child of the King, YOU are anointed..

 And meanwhile, I dropped Chey off at a youth service, which I probably should've stayed at. But, as I haven't had time to do ANY thing around the house or repair wise, I left it to the kiddos and did some housework. And put new rear shocks on Rusty, he needed them bad and I had them so on they went. And they are air shocks too, meaning when we hook the camper on him, we can hit a bit of air in them and keep him level...
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Post by: sunlight on May 07, 2017, 03:53:32 AM
Yay for Lou!

And on another topic... gluten free spy free dairy free "cheese pizza" just doesn't hit the spot for me. Even after adding meat, black olives, and real cheese.
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Post by: MelodyB on May 07, 2017, 11:17:14 AM
Are you trying to see if you are gluten and lactose intolerant?
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Post by: Lynx on May 07, 2017, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: sunlight on May 07, 2017, 03:53:32 AMYay for Lou!

And on another topic... gluten free spy free dairy free "cheese pizza" just doesn't hit the spot for me. Even after adding meat, black olives, and real cheese.
I have to agree with that. You gotta have spies with your pizza or it just ain't a real pizza.
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Post by: sunlight on May 07, 2017, 05:51:35 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on May 07, 2017, 11:17:14 AMAre you trying to see if you are gluten and lactose intolerant?
Well- I am apparently gluten intolerant... and it was the only gf one I could find at that time. So I was going to try it and see if it was ok after I doctored it up. It wasn't. 

I need more time to experiment. Cause what little gluten free stuff I have found so far, even unmade to bake with is not even close to what I usually set my standard at.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 07, 2017, 08:02:32 PM
Quote from: sunlight on May 07, 2017, 03:53:32 AMYay for Lou!

And on another topic... gluten free spy free dairy free "cheese pizza" just doesn't hit the spot for me. Even after adding meat, black olives, and real cheese.
"___-free" food usually means "Taste-free".
My Chey girl is sick with a fever. So is our piano player, so Lou is going to church and I'm stuck at home. I guess it's just as well since I have sinus pressures and a dripping nose. SO ready for summer and the end of allergy/sinus issues. Never used to have them, but this year they're kicking my tail...

And Lou brought me some Orlistat, an Alli branded weightloss fat blocker. It's an over the counter dietary supplement that a friend had used to drop 40lbs. The friend had to discontinue because of an unrelated medical issue, and gave the left over to me. Might as well try it. If it'll help me get back on track- it'll be worth it. I totally jumped off the wagon. Okay, that's a lie. I burned it, claimed the insurance money and bought Twinkies with it. Whatever.
At any rate, I gained 25 lbs since September, and have lost 5 in the last week when I started cut back...
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Post by: Roscoe on May 08, 2017, 12:34:24 PM
Urgh. I feel like something you scrape off of your boot after wandering through Cheese's barnyard.
 Summer/spring/end of winter colds and congestion are the worst. But I have 14 people scheduled today, and I've had to take off twice recently, so it's off to work I went...
For once I hope most of these people don't come in.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 08, 2017, 02:49:26 PM
Rough Sunday.

Stomach problems last night. Didn't sleep much.

Just bleh.  :ignore:
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Post by: Roscoe on May 09, 2017, 12:33:48 AM
It's this weather making everyone sick. :pound:

Made it through the day. Still don't feel great. Debating getting something to eat. Probably just as well eat cardboard.
My raise STILL isn't on my check. Talked to my boss, she says I should have gotten it already and was going to call and check on it. I still haven't heard anything.. Lord, I REALLY hope I get it. IT will make things much easier on us.

 We got called by the body shop today" Your car is ready." So I go by, pay them, pick it up - over $2,000 in damage- and head to Conway, 20 is miles away to turn in the rental. Six miles away, we stop for gas, as the rental has to be returned full. I look down and it is pouring transmission fluid out. A call to the shop, and they came with a wrecker and took it back to the shop. Shop owner was NOT happy. Apparently they didn't get a hose or something fixed right...
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Post by: Lynx on May 09, 2017, 09:45:45 AM
o.O

At least it wasn't "pouring coolant and I burned up the engine." If the transmission fluid runs out the car just won't go.

I've been having my share of car troubles too. I think I will never again buy a used Mazda. This 2003 MPV turns and accelerates like a terrified jackrabbit, but the accouterments are mostly made of cheap plastic that break easily. I just got the vehicle at the turn of the year and so far:
 - The door latch on the driver's side broke, requiring the mechanic to take out the driver's seat and take the door apart from the inside.
 - The key stuck in the ignition, requiring the mechanic to just remove the locking solenoid.
 - The right rear door latch broke off in my brother's hand. Cheap plastic, it just broke off.
 - Both visor mirrors fell out, and one could see really cheap glue had been used to hold them onto styrofoam.
 - The wiring in the passenger's visor started burning. That was a bit startling, driving down the road and the visor starts pouring smoke out.
 - The driver's window/door lock control panel sunk down into the door. Investigation reveals that cheap plastic had been holding it in place.

The window control panel I got fixed with zip ties and the door handle I fixed by JB Welding a wooden door handle to the latch from which the handle broke off. It's a sight, but I don't care about it hurting resale value because I drive a vehicle until the engine gives up. And for all the things that have broken, the core mechanics i.e. engine, transmission, alternator, etc. seem to be going strong.
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Post by: Nelle on May 09, 2017, 05:18:10 PM
Just secured our rental for Mount Rushmore. I could NOT trust my sweet little Ellie to make that long of a trip, even though I hate to pay to borrow a company's car (at a premium haha) for a week. Hopefully everything will go well! :)

Other than that.. business as usual around here.

Jeremy's applying for another job just a minute away from our house. He could literally walk to work every day and only take him.. 5 minutes tops. We are praying and hoping that God will have His way, even if he doesn't get this job. He hasn't been let go from his current job yet, but we are looking ahead.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 09, 2017, 07:02:45 PM
It would be nice to be able to run home for lunch.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 10, 2017, 02:03:22 AM
Occasionally, I'll drive home at lunch, like when I have a crockpot on cooking..
And Isaac, Mazdas are pretty much bulletproof mechanically in my experience. I hate you are having other problems with it.
 We got Lou's ride back tonight. I'm glad of it. I did not care for the '17 Camry she had rented, although its gas mileage was amazing. Been busy at work. I DO love my job, but lord is it every time consuming. And this spring cold is not helping me at all..
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 10, 2017, 10:52:59 PM
It's clouding up. I hope we get some rain, my garden is thirsty.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 11, 2017, 03:44:36 AM
I don't wanna hear the word rain. I'm tired of it...
 Spent all day working HARD, because one of my dummies wanted to violate his parole. Went to church tonight, and one of my" special" men of God was there and preached to me.  Bro Terry Long. He's not well known, doesn't use facebook at all, and pastors a tiny church nearby- but he's one of bro Wilson's best friends and has really gotten close to me over the last couple of years. He came in a few Sundays ago when I got roped into teaching Sunday School, and listened to my lesson.
Completely caught me flat footed tonight, when he came in, leaned over, and informed me " That sunday school lesson a few weeks ago? Yeah, that was one of the best I've heard. You did great."
I couldn't tell you what it was about now. Sure didn't feel like it was worthy of that comment. But that meant more to me coming from him than honors from the President of the United States would. Big lump made me cry.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 11, 2017, 09:04:06 PM
I'm making taco salad for supper. Hubby's sister & family is coming in tonight.
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Post by: Lynx on May 11, 2017, 10:53:16 PM
So am I! Be right over. :D


Actually I'm gonna take a can of kidney beans, a bit of mayo and just a touch of blue cheese and take a tater masher to the whole mess. Then I'll make a sandwich out of it. I can't find it in any recipe book but I think it'll be good.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 11, 2017, 10:54:57 PM
I also make chocolate pie.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 11, 2017, 11:45:19 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 11, 2017, 10:54:57 PMI also make chocolate pie.
I also eat chocolate pie. Therefore, we obviously need to join forces. :fork:

Today was a rough day. Around 7:20 this morning, a deputy in the county next to us responded to a domestic disturbance. While on the way, he met a vehicle matching the description of the suspect. Ten minutes later, he'd made a traffic stop and the driver shot and killed him, then went into a nearby residence and took one hostage and killed two women.
I didn't know the officer personally, but being in a nearby county, we had many mutual friends and he was a good guy from all reports. A piece of the blue family gone, hurts like he was family. Made me really think about God's protective hand throughout my career as I can point to many times things could've turned out badly for me.

And in other news, Fuzzy's rain is here. Again. I am not a fan.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 12, 2017, 01:07:16 AM
We got some rain...and the electricity is out.
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Post by: Heather on May 12, 2017, 02:43:07 AM
My boss is trying to kill me. Given my health, dad's doctors appt, and my mom's knee I had given myself 3 days off this week. AFTER approving the schedule, she turned around within 12 hours and now I only have 1 day off in the next 2 week.  :roll: We had a large clothing order come in this week, we are prepping for a HUGE festival that runs the 19-21, church is having a ladies conference this weekend and dad starts chemo on monday. I'm already tired just thinking about it.

Mom messed up her knee a few weeks ago. Instead of going to have it checked out she soldiered on because she is acting manager at her CVS right now because her manager just had knee replacement surgery. Lo and behold, mom has a complex meniscus tear and has to have surgery too. She was sad because she feels there went her NFL career.

Brandon is trying to stop smoking and I've had 2 different positions offered to me at a different animal hospital. I have no idea what to do. I think I'm going to hide in my blanket fort with the cats and a book.

Also, we are actually trying to plan a beach week with my parents in October. Yay!
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Post by: Roscoe on May 12, 2017, 01:15:53 PM
Totally agree with hiding in a blanket fort with a book. The cat- eh, not so much, but I'm a tiny yappy dog person, rather than a cat person.
Thank God it is FRIDAY!!!
 Totally wanna be off today, even though it is dreary and cool. Debating on having blues or Kenny Hinson playing in the background as I work this morning, and right now, blues is winning.
 It's supposed to be pretty this weekend, so I plan on completely hauling everything out of my shop and disposing of items I do not need- right after I get the yard mowed.
 And in other random sharing- I am pleased.
 As most of you know, I am a bookworm. I also rate the Right Rev Louis L'amour  as the greatest author of all time. As a kid, I used to see the leather-bound collections of his books and drool over them, but never could afford them, and now I don't find them that often. So while at the library last week, I looked and saw they had a donation shelf and there were 15 of those beautiful perfect shape leather-bound Louis L'amour books. $1 each. They came home right away and I told the library staff that if they have any more, I'll buy them too. Then I found out that you can still buy them new, although they are pricey, so I can complete the collection. So now I have to get cracking on building my bookshelves..:-)  Eat your heart out, MINI, cause I know you as big a fan as I am...
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Post by: Lynx on May 12, 2017, 05:43:18 PM
You can't call yourself a bookworm if you don't even know who Anne McCaffrey is.  =^•^=


And a cat is much more dignified than a dog will ever be. Especially a little yappy dog.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 13, 2017, 12:10:14 AM
Quote from: Lynx on May 12, 2017, 05:43:18 PMYou can't call yourself a bookworm if you don't even know who Anne McCaffrey is.  =^•^=


And a cat is much more dignified than a dog will ever be. Especially a little yappy dog.
You've met me. Dignified isn't remotely descriptive of me. I am gloriously lacking in dignity, sophistication, and etiquette. And quite pleased in that state, the state of being an unrepentant redneck. Thus- the dog fits. Especially a yappy dog.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 13, 2017, 01:31:46 AM
Rednecks have BIG yappy dogs. :lol:
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Post by: Roscoe on May 13, 2017, 12:57:04 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 13, 2017, 01:31:46 AMRednecks have BIG yappy dogs. :lol:
Daisy thinks she's big. That should count. And around here- rednecks may have anything from hound dogs to tiny little dogs. One of the toughest men I've ever worked with, who is more of a redneck tan even I can dream of, big ole 6' plus cop that takes no gruff from anyone- his sidekick for the last 17 years is a tiny yappy, Chihuahua named Sarge. LOL
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Post by: Roscoe on May 14, 2017, 03:31:42 AM
 Well. I started the day by mowing, as planned. Got half the shop half emptied/destroyed before kids from the church showed up and wheedled me into going on a 2 hour drive in Rusty, to Falling Waters, a semi locally famous swimming hole/waterfall. Then we took Lou to dinner for Mother's day and have finally found a couch and a movie to watch.......
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Post by: Roscoe on May 15, 2017, 02:42:27 AM
Hello? Anybody left who checks this place??
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Post by: Heather on May 15, 2017, 02:45:54 AM
Friday was a complete and total meltdown.

Saturday ended up with a massive migraine due to the Friday meltdown.

Today was work and a lingering migraine.

Tomorrow is work and dad starts radiation and chemo.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 15, 2017, 05:07:05 AM
:hi:
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Post by: mini on May 15, 2017, 03:53:47 PM
I'm here.

I need a week away with a camper.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 15, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Quote from: mini on May 15, 2017, 03:53:47 PMI'm here.

I need a week away with a camper.
Likewise.
I'm just clinging to the knowledge that my annual car show that I get to see most of my friends is just 4 weeks away. And there's a three day weekend  coming up in two weeks. Lord knows I need it...
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 15, 2017, 04:39:07 PM
Why is it Monday again!
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 15, 2017, 07:51:36 PM
Mondays sure come around fast.
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Post by: Lynx on May 15, 2017, 11:26:40 PM
It must be Monday. All the managers at work were scrambling around trying to fill holes in the work schedule.  Apparently nobody wants to work this week because it's graduation.

Not that I'm complaining. Such situations are... hmm... profitable for me. :D
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Post by: Roscoe on May 16, 2017, 01:30:21 AM
Mondays DO seem to be in a rush to arrive- and linger way too long. Today was one of those draaaaaggggging days. :pound:
But I made it home, and smoked one off the chain pork butt. As soon as Lou gets back with the hamburger buns, I'm gonna enjoy a couple sandwiches of it. :fork:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 16, 2017, 01:45:08 PM
Smoking. Tisk tisk. You should know better. :nono:

Slept a solid 7.5 hours for once last night.
Nerve testing this afternoon.  :smirk2:
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Post by: Nelle on May 16, 2017, 05:00:16 PM
Slept awesome Sunday night, felt sick half Monday. Got that under control. Slept horribly last night, and have a headache that just won't go away today. haha.. I'm still alive for now though, so I guess I'm fine.

Eating lunch. I enjoy eating salsa but I only allow myself to eat it for lunch or an afternoon snack.


Less than 2 weeks to Memorial Day weekend and I get to see my family again!!
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Post by: Roscoe on May 17, 2017, 02:17:54 AM
Jenn, it's worse than you think. I don't even wanna stop smoking....and in sharing, I spent all day on the road doing home visits. And on a back road, I found a metric ton of tiny teacup roses growing wild. I intend to wander over on a day off and dig up some...
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 17, 2017, 02:33:33 AM
I love those. Are they the pink roses? My grandma had pink miniature climbing roses that she called "seven sisters"
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Post by: MelodyB on May 17, 2017, 09:31:45 AM
I'm here. Spent a much needed weekend in Florida. Couldn't stay here on mother's day. So I spent it with my cousins and brother and fam.

Then I had Monday off and I slept and ate and stayed inside in my pajamas all day with my cats and Netflix.

That's how I deal with Mothers day without a mom.


On the way home Sunday evening, the sun was shining it's rays beautifully through some puffy white clouds against a gorgeous blue sky, and I broke into a song. Namely, a McGruders song, "see those clouds" then I couldn't remember all the words, so I pulled it up on YouTube and played about seven or eight of their songs and just sobbed and sang while doing 80mph on I-10.

It was a great time with just me and Jesus thinking about rapture.
 
Went swimming for the first time this year, yesterday. And then I dreamed I was on a hike with Ruby in OR and got bit by a snake on my toe.


Now it's off to work.

That is all.
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Post by: Lynx on May 17, 2017, 10:12:51 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on May 17, 2017, 02:17:54 AMJenn, it's worse than you think. I don't even wanna stop smoking....and in sharing, I spent all day on the road doing home visits. And on a back road, I found a metric ton of tiny teacup roses growing wild. I intend to wander over on a day off and dig up some...
Teacup roses, is that what they are? Last Friday I dropped my vehicle off at the mechanic and walked home and I saw some bushes on the roadside with tiny roses. I had to look twice to make sure they were roses - I looked for thorns. Yup, they're roses alright. I never knew roses grew that small.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 17, 2017, 02:42:38 PM
They do have tiny roses! lol but in other news...I hate roses....give me alstromerias, or carnations, or hydrangeas, or tulips or..or....you get the picture any day! Bought 1.99 bunches of alstromerias and greenery from mother's day leftovers! woohoo!!

Nerve testing yesterday. I cried. Hurt, hurt especially the needles part. Have several bruises in several places.
I survived. MRI next week. After the MRI my HSA card will be officially empty. Lawd.

:hug: for melbs

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Post by: Roscoe on May 17, 2017, 08:23:02 PM
:hi:. Yes. They are "teacup" pink roses. They grow in kinda a little cluster and very much have thorns. They poked the ever livin' mess outta me when I forgot they were own the console of the truck and put my arm on it.
 I absolutely love roses. My grandfather, who was as manly a man as you could imagine- he had ten kids with three women that we know of, and suspect more wild oats around the country- loved and raised them and apparently the gene of rose love took, while the gene of sowing wild oats, thankfully, did not. :lol:
 I feel like a fireman today- running around putting out all the fires in my client's lives.
 And Mel, I totally understand on the Mother's day. Spent a lot of it thinking about my mama too, and look forward to seeing her again one day...
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Post by: Nelle on May 18, 2017, 04:59:54 PM
Pizza sounds SO good, so I went to the gas station at lunch and I'm now eating a slice. It's not as good as the restaurant, but it's pizza!


We have junior high graduation for one of our sunday school girls tonight. One more graduates next Tuesday. I'm not sure when the kindergarten graduations are, but we have two of those, too! I never got flowers for graduation, but I'm going to go grab a little bundle of them for the girls since we aren't having the church graduation party until June 4th. I think even the kindergartners would really enjoy getting flowers!


SOOOOO ready for Memorial Day Weekend!! I am soo ready for a miniature getaway that's not just like.. friday night, saturday and sunday morning haha.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 18, 2017, 09:18:38 PM
Been a long day. Glad it's nearly quitting time, even though I have no big plans. Done some paperwork to send a couple away on a much needed vacation- well, it'll be a vacation for me to not have to deal with them. Them, not so much a vacation. :lol:
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Post by: Heather on May 18, 2017, 09:30:59 PM
Love flowers. Hate roses. There is a reason I don't have any in my "permanent" bouquet. I tried to explain to Brandon the other day that just because he paid for my tattoo, that doesn't exclude him from ever getting me flowers again.  :biglaugh:

I've had some serious pain/pressure from the base of my skull to right behind my right ear. Tried to go to urgent care yesterday. They wouldn't even let me check in without me coughing up $160 and that's WITH me having health insurance now. I really wish that medical companies were in it to actually help sick people instead of just making money. So, I didn't see a doctor.

Today was load up for Trail Days at work. Trail Days happens every year in a tiny town called Damascus, Virginia. It's kind of a family reunion for hikers who have either hiked the AT [Appalachian Trail] or those currently doing a thru hike NOBO [Northbound]. Some SOBO [Southbound] hikers will also hitchhike in and back out to where they were picked up. It's quite the shindig in our area and very apt that the hippie store does well there. I'm in charge of running the store in Bristol through Saturday then Brandon and I will head up Sunday evening to hang out and help break down, load up, and move everything back to the store and storage.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 19, 2017, 01:52:22 AM
We went to see Chel today. :)
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Post by: Roscoe on May 19, 2017, 12:51:22 PM
It's Friday!!  :partyballoons:  :partyballoons:
 Lord, I am glad it is, too. More than today of dealing with these idjits might drive me to the point of needing my own probation officer. :lol:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 19, 2017, 03:02:53 PM
Quote from: HeatherB on May 18, 2017, 09:30:59 PMI've had some serious pain/pressure from the base of my skull to right behind my right ear. Tried to go to urgent care yesterday. They wouldn't even let me check in without me coughing up $160 and that's WITH me having health insurance now. I really wish that medical companies were in it to actually help sick people instead of just making money. So, I didn't see a doctor.


It's utterly RIDICULOUS the cost of healthcare. It's why America is sick and overweight. It makes ME sick just thinking about it.
And I'm already sick. Other countries get FREE healthcare. Why is America the one to charge when we're rich. SO STUPID.

/me end rant
Latest results from doc.....thyroid is problematic. Being put on thyroid medication. White blood cell count is high. Need to watch for sickness.

I feel like I'm falling apart.  :smirk2:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 20, 2017, 10:31:02 PM
We got some much needed rain this morning.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 21, 2017, 12:14:49 AM
We got some un-needed and unwanted rain today. :pound: So tired of it. Then went and cruised some antique shops and flea markets. Had a tear come to my eye when I was in one of the antique shops looking at an old radio. The shop radio began playing "I'm all about that bass, that bass, no treble". I instantly began to laugh and tear up when the mental image of Newsman singing that song and dancing in Golden Corral's parking lot the last time I saw him, while Germ and I laughed ourselves to tears, came to miind. Lord, I miss that big nutcase. :bustamove:
 It was a good day.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 22, 2017, 02:10:17 AM
Beautiful day today. Slept in, mowed the yard, and went to church. That's about it...
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 22, 2017, 02:30:14 AM
It rained most of the day here.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 22, 2017, 04:46:15 PM
It's beautiful outside right now. Sadly I'm stuck inside. :pound:...but this weekend coming up is a three day weekend! Very pleased with that....
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 22, 2017, 05:25:08 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on May 22, 2017, 04:46:15 PMIt's beautiful outside right now. Sadly I'm stuck inside. :pound:...but this weekend coming up is a three day weekend! Very pleased with that....

YAY LORD> Meeeee too!!!

My head achessss today.  :smirk2:

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Post by: mini on May 23, 2017, 10:38:03 AM
What's a 3 day weekend?

*sigh*
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Post by: Roscoe on May 23, 2017, 01:00:41 PM
Quote from: mini on May 23, 2017, 10:38:03 AMWhat's a 3 day weekend?

*sigh*
What I'm gonna enjoy after Friday. :lol: Sometimes government work has its perks.  Still kinda surreal to me. After all the years of working every holiday, to find myself getting them all off...well, I am enjoying it.

I went home last night, and it was so pretty I fired up the grill again. Tried to burn my brush pile, but the stupid thing wouldn't light for love ner money...
 And now I'm trying to decide what project to begin next. I need to build my flowerbeds and get ready for spring cleaning. But, I also need to build bookcases, especially after Taco drove me insane by boasting of Elona's buy she found. That lucky clown got a steal on the very collection that I've been chasing for a while.- the leather bound Louis L'amour collection I posted about a while back. She got nearly the whole collection for the big lug  incredibly cheap. :pound:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 23, 2017, 04:04:44 PM
The sun is shining and it's 69* in May! Beautiful day. :bigcheese:
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Post by: Heather on May 23, 2017, 04:19:22 PM
Today is my first day in 2 weeks that doesn't involve the words chemo or work [minus housework. grumble.] It's after noon and I'm still in my jammies. It's glorious!!!

Head still hurts. Lots of hot showers, bio-freeze, and tylenol. Dad is exhausted and has been having some new side effects due to the new meds he is on.
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Post by: Nelle on May 23, 2017, 06:28:37 PM
Sooooooooooooooo ready for this weekend at my parents. 3 DAYS OF MY MOMMY/DADDY! Oh, and I get to see the little Princess Cheyanne again. I hate that I'm missing my best friend's baby growing up and learning things, but I'm glad for the time I do get! I'm not sure if I'll be able to go back down for her birthday in June, so I'm taking all of her birthday goodies with me this weekend. :) And I get to spend some quality girl time with her momma!
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 23, 2017, 11:21:15 PM
Chel came today & I showed her how to make jelly.
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Post by: Lynx on May 24, 2017, 11:40:38 AM
What kind of jelly, and where is my jar?
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 24, 2017, 12:40:37 PM
We made plum & blackberry. Chel brought the juice & took jelly/jam home with her.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 24, 2017, 12:52:29 PM
I need homemade blackberry jam/jelly in my life.
 Back at work. Fairly light week this week, but the next two weeks- hoo,boy.  Getting pretty much all of my caseload to report before I go on a glorious ten day vacation of cars, junk, backroads, friends, and probably bbq...:fork:
Went for a pleasant putter in Rusty last night. Stopped by the house of an old friend who I bought Sam the Truck from. Mr Sam is now 90 years old, still sharp as ever, and still working in his garden as well as taking care of 40 or 50 head of cattle, although he has a little help now in the form of a worker who comes down and helps him. He was overjoyed to see me, said he'd been wondering how I was, and made me promise to come back by soon.
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Post by: Lynx on May 24, 2017, 01:16:55 PM
PROBABLY bbq? If there's no definite plan for barbecued brisket in those vacation plans, they ain't real plans yet.

No worries though, you got two weeks to get something lined up.
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Post by: Heather on May 24, 2017, 03:51:10 PM
In the life of Heather, a day off is never really a day off. Our roof started leaking in Brandon's closet and both sinks in the bathroom decided the washers in the facets were done with. We got the sinks fixed and Brandon is supposed to be looking at the roof. Our landlord is going to pay for the parts and labor will be what's left that we pay for rent.  :roll:

Hoping to make it to church after work today.

Still have moderate pressure going on at the base of my skull. No breaks man. No breaks.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 24, 2017, 04:15:38 PM
Quote from: HeatherB on May 24, 2017, 03:51:10 PMIn the life of Heather, a day off is never really a day off. Our roof started leaking in Brandon's closet and both sinks in the bathroom decided the washers in the facets were done with. We got the sinks fixed and Brandon is supposed to be looking at the roof. Our landlord is going to pay for the parts and labor will be what's left that we pay for rent.  :roll:

Hoping to make it to church after work today.

Still have moderate pressure going on at the base of my skull. No breaks man. No breaks.
Sounds like my kinda day off if I ever start on a project....Hope ya get to feeling better soon.
Quote from: Lynx on May 24, 2017, 01:16:55 PMPROBABLY bbq? If there's no definite plan for barbecued brisket in those vacation plans, they ain't real plans yet.

No worries though, you got two weeks to get something lined up.
Brisket is a foreign thing. Here, it is pork! Wonderful, healthy, delicious pork. With an emphasis on ribs. I *might* take He Who Is Bald And Ugly, aka, Mini- stir, to Hogpen if he's nice. This is something not to be missed....
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Post by: Lynx on May 24, 2017, 05:44:10 PM
Here pork is the only barbecue. I thought your region was a bit more enlightened. Or is that East Texas I'm thinking about?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 24, 2017, 06:25:25 PM
Quote from: Lynx on May 24, 2017, 05:44:10 PMHere pork is the only barbecue. I thought your region was a bit more enlightened. Or is that East Texas I'm thinking about?

BEEF is a Texas thangggg. Brisket...YUM.

Arkansas + enlightened....just doesn't make sense.  :hypocrite:
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Post by: Roscoe on May 24, 2017, 09:07:11 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on May 24, 2017, 06:25:25 PM
Quote from: Lynx on May 24, 2017, 05:44:10 PMHere pork is the only barbecue. I thought your region was a bit more enlightened. Or is that East Texas I'm thinking about?

BEEF is a Texas thangggg. Brisket...YUM.

Arkansas + enlightened....just doesn't make sense.  :hypocrite:
:pound: Who wants ole stringy cow for Bbq?!? Cows should be ALWAYS cooked medium rare and served with a side of fried tators of some variety. Never smothered in BBQ.
Tender, delectable pork pairs with a sweet smoky bbq sauce in the sweetest romance ever heard. The very definition of a lifelong relationship...

Obviously we'uns are more enlightened than those steer jockeys. :pound:
 And think about it. I is a forty year old fat man who has made it my life's work to eat everywhere I can. Jenn Jenn is a scrawny little ole slip of a girl who is blinded by sheer texas patriotic spirit.
 Who you gonna believe???
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 25, 2017, 03:31:25 AM
I believe Jenn, of course. ;)
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Post by: Lynx on May 25, 2017, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on May 24, 2017, 09:07:11 PMAnd think about it. I is a forty year old fat man who has made it my life's work to eat everywhere I can. Jenn Jenn is a scrawny little ole slip of a girl who is blinded by sheer texas patriotic spirit.
 Who you gonna believe???
On the one hand, that is a cogent point. As Mark Lowry said, "If you're in an unfamiliar town and hungry, don't ask a skinny person where a good restaurant is. Ask the fattest hog you can find, HE knows where the trough is."

On the other hand... just can't deny a good barbecued beef brisket. Tough? Stringy? Nay, my friend, if beef brisket is done right it is heaven on a bun.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 25, 2017, 01:55:11 PM
Shows what the both of yous know....cus I SHO ain't....skinny. I wish. :roll:
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Post by: Roscoe on May 26, 2017, 03:36:12 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on May 25, 2017, 01:55:11 PMShows what the both of yous know....cus I SHO ain't....skinny. I wish. :roll:
Well. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt, but I KNOW I'm a full growed feeder hog that desperately needs to get back on the diet bandwagon...:pound:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 26, 2017, 02:53:33 PM
Dieting is hands down the hardest, worst thing to ever attempt to do in my entire life.

I'd rather go thru the wretched pain I endured last week with my nerve testing than attempt to diet/lose weight.

I had two biscuits and gravy and hash browns....ok and sweet tea for breakfast.
See...can't do it.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 26, 2017, 05:03:01 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on May 26, 2017, 02:53:33 PMDieting is hands down the hardest, worst thing to ever attempt to do in my entire life.

I'd rather go thru the wretched pain I endured last week with my nerve testing than attempt to diet/lose weight.

I had two biscuits and gravy and hash browns....ok and sweet tea for breakfast.
See...can't do it.
I concur. I did real well for a year, but man when I fell off the wagon- or was pushed- I did it right. Trying to cut back again. On the plus side, even gaining 20 lbs back, I've still hung on to some of the better habits- greatly reduced soda intake, less red meat and more pork.

And Happy birthday to Ol' Fuzzy Beast.  :party:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 26, 2017, 08:45:31 PM
 Thank you. :)
Quote from: Roscoe on May 26, 2017, 05:03:01 PMAnd Happy birthday to Ol' Fuzzy Beast.  :party:
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Post by: Lynx on May 27, 2017, 01:14:30 AM
Well after the lawsuit
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/23/happy-birthday-song-now-in-public-domain.html
we can now sing the song without paying royalties or getting sued.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 27, 2017, 10:22:44 PM
What a beautiful day. I have spent it mowing and driving Rusty.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 28, 2017, 01:46:10 AM
It was really hot & humid today here.
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Post by: mini on May 28, 2017, 10:54:32 AM
Same here.  Mowed, hauled off trash, worked the garden.  Mainly stayed right here all day yesterday.

Now I need to get to the church and prepare for service.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 28, 2017, 03:32:58 PM
 It flat came a storm here last night. Don't think I've saw winds that strong since we moved here 13 years ago. Doesn't seem to have done any damage, but you know it's blowing hard when it blows over a 3' tall flower pot filled with dirt and flowers.
 Gotta make a quick dash to Conway in an hour or so. A friend gave me a two element 40 meter beam for ham radio and I have to go pick it up. A soon as I get that big joker up, it should make speaking with Jerm much easier..
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Post by: Lynx on May 28, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
We got that rain last night, but not much storm. Just rain. And guess who left his minivan windows rolled down last night! I had to put a towel in the seat before driving to church.

Speaking of church, we usually run about 91 to 97. Today the roll added up to 65. I had to make a visual head count to check that.  Yup, 65. I hate May. Everybody's out putting decorations on graves and gossiping about those who are no longer with us.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 29, 2017, 01:39:39 AM
We had some crazy wind and stuff just blow through. The lights blinked a few times but we didn't lose power, thankfully.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 29, 2017, 03:03:38 AM
We've been running 60 ish  but the last few weeks have been down to 40s...everyone doing something now that the kids are out of school.
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Post by: Heather on May 29, 2017, 06:49:26 PM
We've had some bad storms the last few days. Every day I make sure to rebuke the pine trees around our driveway from smashing tiny car. The rain hasn't helped our roof situation because work shifts and storms have not lined up for anyone to get up there.

We've been having the same attendance situation as well. Yesterday Brandon actually came to church with me. We even went out after with 2 other couples. I was so excited when the husbands exchanged numbers to get together to hang out. I think if Brandon actually made friends (especially church friends) it would make a difference. Mostly he just wants to hang out down in his workshop by himself.
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Post by: Roscoe on May 29, 2017, 07:14:59 PM
Shew. I've spent all day working in the yard and am not half done. Had to come in and cool off as I nearly got too hot. I've built one huge flowerbed and planted 4 rose bushes, still got two more to plant, another quickie flower bed to put together and then mow..
Walmart had rose bushes on sale for $8 a piece, thus the roses. And ten bags of mulch. I'm getting old. Used to I'd have spent that money elsewhere, but man I want my place to look nice..

 And I totally get the hanging out in his workshop by himself. I kinda like that as well.
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Post by: Lynx on May 30, 2017, 01:07:02 PM
With a dog. A medium size dog, specifically. Gotta have a good ole dog to hang out in the shop with you.

When my uncle Fred is out in his shop welding and grinding and generally banging around, my dog will be somewhere in the near vicinity. I don't know why. The noise has to hurt his ears but he hangs around anyway, probably because he's just a people kind of dog.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on May 30, 2017, 05:14:33 PM
Results from my nerve testing say confirmed carpal tunnel.
But still no results from MRI, or last weeks blood work and I still have to do the at-home sleep study this weekend.
 
But....they basically tell me to continue wearing the wrist brace. But I never wear it, it restricts everything I do. I wear KT tape and that helps a lot.
But I can't just continue on in life wearing KT tape. :roll:

She referred me to a hand specialist. Guess I'm gonna try to get in there and see what he says.

Lawd I'm out of money and patience. Sigh.

Messing up my entire 2017 summer plan of:
1) new job
2) stay in current apartment and renew lease, or move in concordance with the job.

Sigh. :sadbounce:


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Post by: Roscoe on May 31, 2017, 12:11:29 AM
:hi: Been a long day. Was so glad to get off of work! I came home and put half a chicken, four porkchops, and four ears of buttered sweet corn in the smoker. It should be ready any minute. :fork:
And while it was cooking I continued my spring cleaning efforts. It is starting to look decent around here. Finally.
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Post by: Lynx on May 31, 2017, 12:45:14 PM
Seems you're always doing yard work Bobby.

http://www.gocomics.com/bc/2017/5/28

Ya oughta pave the whole thing over and paint it green. :D
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Post by: Roscoe on May 31, 2017, 12:50:32 PM
Quote from: Lynx on May 31, 2017, 12:45:14 PMSeems you're always doing yard work Bobby.

http://www.gocomics.com/bc/2017/5/28

Ya oughta pave the whole thing over and paint it green. :D
Don't tempt me. :lol:
Yard work and home improvement/maintenance is never ending. Sometimes I think it'd be better to have a landlord to deal with all that, but I remember that I don't particularly care for being told what I can and can't do, and being at someone else's whim.
 Countdown: 7 more working days and then I get a vacation!  I'm NOT counting today, since I've conquered the worst part of it- getting out of bed. Incidentally, the alarm didn't wake me up.  The wife didn't wake me up. The kid didn't wake me up. The dogs didn't wake me up. What did wake me up this morning? Me. Snoring. Totally a Germ moment. :pound:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 31, 2017, 12:53:24 PM
Lawn & maintenance are like dishes & laundry... Never ending.
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Post by: Nelle on May 31, 2017, 04:23:08 PM
 :reaction:

That's basically my day today, but I take exception to the word "overreaction" hahaha.. It's like Monday and Wednesday switched days. Awful.

It seems like the short weeks due to holidays are the worst, haha. Thankful for a job tho! I just pray I can make it. :)
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Post by: Heather on June 01, 2017, 02:48:53 AM
Speaking of landlords, I'm withholding paying any toward rent until something is done with our roof. We've had a hole in our roof that leads into Brandon's closet for 8 days now. We won't discuss the smell if you open the door, but there is a distinct mold/mildew smell now starting in my bedroom as well. They haven't even tried to put a tarp up or anything with all the rain we have had. I understand they want a legit person to do it, but then it needs to get done.

Brandon has another toothache. Again.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 01, 2017, 11:57:17 PM
Having a past that includes very bad teeth- I can tell you, all kidding aside, the BEST thing I ever did for myself was have them pulled and getting dentures. If his teeth are as bad as mine was, he will not believe that it is possible to smile without being ashamed and live without some pain every day. I should've done it 10 years before I did.

Lou is off this weekend again. Rare, and I don't know what we are going to do. Chey is staying tomorrow night with Grandma. We are kidless. Unfortunately, we are also money-less...:sadbounce:

And speaking of which- I kinda have a bit of a problem I don't know quite how to handle. I have a friend that has been real close to me over the years, although we are different religions. I love him like a brother, was his supervisor for years, and helped him get a good job at the capitol and spoke up for his wife to get the job working with me.
He and I have always talked frankly and he has asked me for financial advise in the past. I have shared with him my attempts to pay off debt and how I have kept a small "cushion" in the bank that I don't touch, for emergencies. Over the past few months he's asked several times to borrow money. I thought initially it was joking, as we have joked before, but I'm getting the idea that he's meaning it. And it's usually a couple, three hundred dollars he wants to borrow. He started this not long after we discussed the need for that cushion, and seems to think since I have that cushion I should be willing to let him use it too!
I have a hard and fast policy not to loan to friends in most situations because I would like for them to remain friends. I would rather give them what they need, if I can afford it. But I can't afford several hundred dollars.
I've played it off, joking with him. Told him it wasn't in the budget.... but I really worry that it's going to harm our friendship and I do not want it too.
Completely lost about how to say "No" without lying to him and saying I don't have the money,or otherwise hurt him.
I can't fathom doing that to a friend, but truthfully, I've never asked anyone other than my dad for a loan in my life..............
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Post by: sunlight on June 02, 2017, 01:43:06 AM
We have a policy that we have to both agree on a loan/gift before it happens. Can you use Lou as an excuse?
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Post by: Roscoe on June 02, 2017, 02:04:23 AM
Quote from: sunlight on June 02, 2017, 01:43:06 AMWe have a policy that we have to both agree on a loan/gift before it happens. Can you use Lou as an excuse?
I hesitate to do that and make it seem like my wife is the bad guy. And I'm afraid that's what he would view her as. :sadbounce:
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Post by: Lynx on June 02, 2017, 10:45:11 AM
My best friend and his wife have a similar policy where they put $20 of every paycheck into a bank account reserved for fixing what breaks. In their experience something will break every year - the toilet, the water heater, a light fixture, SOMETHING will need repairing or replacing eventually - and when it does they'll be covered.
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Post by: Lynx on June 02, 2017, 10:49:00 AM
As for advice... I can't help you with that because I never have anybody asking me to borrow money. Around here people got family for that. And should a family member take advantage of that, family will set a freeloader straight about borrowing all the time.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 02, 2017, 12:32:28 PM
I think if he was really a friend he wouldn't be asking. Especially if he knows it's your emergency funds.
I'd just say no with no explanation.
If you need an explanation, say the only funds you have can't be tied up in a loan, it's for a specific purpose.

It's really not his business.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 02, 2017, 12:59:47 PM
Bobby, I'm still thinking of your situation. It seems like you're always on the giving end of the relationship. I read a quote the other day that said "Givers have to set limits because takers never do"
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Post by: mini on June 02, 2017, 02:24:20 PM
Best way to lose a friend is to lend money.
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Post by: mini on June 02, 2017, 04:46:36 PM
:ugly:
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 03, 2017, 01:49:59 AM
 :couch:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 03, 2017, 02:11:03 AM
Well, lookie there. How's it going, Tia?
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 03, 2017, 02:13:29 AM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on June 03, 2017, 02:11:03 AMWell, lookie there. How's it going, Tia?

Going good. Occurred to me tonight that I've not checked in here in months.  Been too busy with work, church, and being sick.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 04, 2017, 02:45:50 AM
:hi: Spent most of the day doing nothing, and enjoying the company of my 12 year old nephew and his "nearly 14" year old friend. Lotsa back roads in Rusty, until the rain came, at which point we stole Lou's Lincoln and went gun shopping... and looking at trucks.
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 04, 2017, 04:37:48 AM
I should be getting sleep but I'm still up surfing the internet.  Looking forward to church in the morning.  We'll be studying Acts chapter 21 in class.  The morning sermon will be from Isaiah chapter 35 titled "The Highway of Holiness". 
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Post by: mini on June 04, 2017, 11:02:05 AM
Morning everyone.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 04, 2017, 04:06:30 PM
Quote from: mini on June 04, 2017, 11:02:05 AMMorning everyone.
Ugh.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 04, 2017, 06:28:09 PM
:laughat:
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 04, 2017, 07:59:33 PM
Josh decided to change things up this morning and preach a different sermon than what he had on the year schedule. Sermon title was 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1 God and 1 way to God

2 basic choices in life - live for God or live for Satan

3 basic parts to the Bible - the patriarch era, the Law of Moses, and the new covenant

4 areas of life to grow in - wisdom (intellectual growth), stature (physical growth), favor with God (spiritual growth), favor with man (social growth with relationships with friends and family)

5 steps to salvation - hear the gospel, believe the gospel, repent, confess faith in Christ, be baptized for the remission of sin
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 04, 2017, 11:32:22 PM
We finally got the sermon on Isaiah chapter 35 tonight.  Felt like such a sinner for having a bottle of Dr Pepper sitting beside me in the pew tonight. Spent the afternoon running around with one of the church ladies visiting a couple of the shut ins and was too lazy to put the bottle of pop in my car when we got back to the church building.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 05, 2017, 01:36:38 AM
It was a rainy day here all day. After my wordy eloquent post of earlier today, I did nothing useful, unless you count sitting on my front porch reading a book useful. Went to church where God showed up, and for a change, so did the majority of the church. We run 50 to 60, but here lately, everyone's been out sick, or on vacation, or visiting family...at which I'll throw no stones, since I am not going to be at service a week from this coming Wednesday due to my uncle being in.
When we got in a bit ago, Lou persuaded me to mix up the German Chocolate cake mix we've had and she's been wanting. It's currently filling the house with a delectable smell, and will shortly be filling my mouth with a delectable taste. :fork:
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Post by: Lynx on June 05, 2017, 11:00:57 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 05, 2017, 01:36:38 AMIt was a rainy day here all day. After my wordy eloquent post of earlier today, I did nothing useful, unless you count sitting on my front porch reading a book useful.
:sing: :sing: :sing:
Blame it on the rain
That was falling, falling
Blame it on the stars
That didn't shine that night
Whatever you do
Don't put the blame on you
Blame it on the rain
Yeah, yeah
:sing: :sing: :sing:

And I blame that song clip on my sister who used to listen to that group incessantly when I was a child.
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 05, 2017, 11:43:54 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 05, 2017, 01:36:38 AMIt was a rainy day here all day. After my wordy eloquent post of earlier today, I did nothing useful, unless you count sitting on my front porch reading a book useful

reading could be useful.  might depend on what you're reading
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Post by: Roscoe on June 05, 2017, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Backseat Radio on June 05, 2017, 11:43:54 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 05, 2017, 01:36:38 AMIt was a rainy day here all day. After my wordy eloquent post of earlier today, I did nothing useful, unless you count sitting on my front porch reading a book useful

reading could be useful.  might depend on what you're reading
Complete and utter foolishness, aka my beloved Louis L'amour books and Street Rodder magazine.

Morning, all. Feel like crudola. Stuck at work. :pound:
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 05, 2017, 08:53:08 PM
Been a busy day at work between the long to do list and all the customers to help.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 05, 2017, 10:19:58 PM
Are you still at walmart?
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 05, 2017, 11:12:41 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on June 05, 2017, 10:19:58 PMAre you still at walmart?

Sure am.  Been there 10 years now.
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Post by: Heather on June 06, 2017, 12:21:18 AM
My landlords finally had a relative climb up on the roof and apparently just used some caulk on it. I however still have a strong mildew smell from the hole in the closet coming from the attic. I will keep you all updated.

Been a lot of work going on around here.

Dad's general physician told him he was honestly surprised, after dad's diagnosis last year, that he was still alive. We start chemo again a week from today.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 06, 2017, 12:47:34 PM
This week needs to be over....Dealing with stupid people again. Already. So ready for next week's time off. And it doesn't help knowing while I'm cooped up inside, it is going to be sunny, 80 and beautiful outside...:pound:
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Post by: Nelle on June 06, 2017, 07:34:04 PM
I need to learn to swim, or all of this paperwork is going to drown me.. haha.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 07, 2017, 02:06:15 AM
Nelle, what do you do now? I suspect I shall die of a terminal paper cut myself..
 Came home, mowed the yard and used my new powerball (I think that's what they call it) to polish on Rusty. He's gonna shine like a diamond in a goat's rear, as my dad would've said...:lol:
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Post by: Lynx on June 07, 2017, 10:56:15 AM
Powerball? What's that? For me Powerball is the lottery they sell at convenience stores. And I still want back all the time I have spent waiting for the person ahead of me in line to stop buying those stupid tickets.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 07, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 07, 2017, 10:56:15 AMPowerball? What's that? For me Powerball is the lottery they sell at convenience stores. And I still want back all the time I have spent waiting for the person ahead of me in line to stop buying those stupid tickets.
It's basically a ball made up  of foam strips that you put in the end of a hand drill. It buffs at the highest speed your drill can run and gets down in the areas a buffer can't. On a curvy old sled like Rusty, It's the only way to fly...
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Post by: mini on June 07, 2017, 04:59:02 PM
So you have resorted to playing the lottery?

:ugly:
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 07, 2017, 05:25:41 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 07, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 07, 2017, 10:56:15 AMPowerball? What's that? For me Powerball is the lottery they sell at convenience stores. And I still want back all the time I have spent waiting for the person ahead of me in line to stop buying those stupid tickets.
It's basically a ball made up  of foam strips that you put in the end of a hand drill. It buffs at the highest speed your drill can run and gets down in the areas a buffer can't. On a curvy old sled like Rusty, It's the only way to fly...

Had me confused at first too.


Looking at the sermon schedule for this month and it seems we'll be in the book of Isaiah all month for Josh's Sunday morning sermons.  This coming Sunday is Isaiah chapter 40.  The following Sunday's its Isaiah chapter 53 and Isaiah chapter 55.
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Post by: Nelle on June 07, 2017, 05:30:08 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 07, 2017, 02:06:15 AMNelle, what do you do now? I suspect I shall die of a terminal paper cut myself..
 Came home, mowed the yard and used my new powerball (I think that's what they call it) to polish on Rusty. He's gonna shine like a diamond in a goat's rear, as my dad would've said...:lol:

I am the payroll/accounts receivable/you-name-it for an union electrical contractor. I've been swamped with contracts this week - which I'm thankful for AFTER I get them all processed, because that means we're staying open and we have work! haha.. While I'm in the middle of the deluge? I'm not so happy with them, hahaha.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 07, 2017, 06:44:53 PM
Totally needing God today. I've had two offenders act like I was stupid, which torqued me off and they got to see a side of me not too many people have seen in the past nine years. Now I need to repent for losing my cool, but I don't think they'll think I'm the kind stupid friend they thought I was.
 Then we get new chairs delivered, which was great.  Me and a coworker unloaded them while the delivery guy from the office sat like a bump on a log in the van...which was annoying, but no big deal. My coworkers and I discussed it amongst ourselves. The Administrative Assistant decided to send a snarky email to the boss stating that myself and Rena had unloaded the chairs while the guy sat and watched, and apparently the boss flipped her wig, saying if we had a problem for us to call her...
I hate when people throw me into drama. :pound:. If I'd had a problem I'd have called the boss myself. Note to self, don't casually discuss things around the admin, who is apparently on a mission from God to cause heartburn, and doing a fine job of it.

On top of that- I had so many people in that I was late for lunch- on RIB day  :pound:- and while I'm in line to get my food, the PD calls and informs me they've just arrested one of my parolees for breaking and entering and Fleeing. Dear LORD, I'm ready for vacation. And a touch from God, not necessarily in that order.
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 08, 2017, 03:59:02 AM
Bible study tonight was good.  We studied Acts chapter 22.  Hard to believe we've only got 3 more weeks left in Acts.  Not sure what epistle we'll be studying for next quarter.  Probably find out the last Sunday of the month when we get the books for next quarter.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 08, 2017, 04:16:42 AM
It's crazy to me that it's already June. The year is just flying by.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 08, 2017, 01:06:52 PM
 Yes it is. I am becoming more and more the grumpy old man I wanted to be.
 And last night was emotional. We had two get the Holy Ghost- but emotional was this.
Our church has been looking for an assistant and praying for God's Will. Bro Wilson isn't going anywhere, but he had expressed his concern of a lack of someone to be in line for pastor to lead the church, as he is 71 years old. I've assisted him for years, and prayed about it, but just could not get the clearance, so to speak from God to formally step into lineage as pastor. One, I didn't feel ready, and two, my wife is kin to half the church, which to some degree would have set up a conflict in a pastoral setting.
And top of that, I didn't feel a  release from God, most importantly. I talked to Germ and several others, and finally told Bro Wilson I would do whatever I needed too, as long as it was the will of God. I expressed to him my concerns about pastoring, and my personal dislike to do the job, although that was just me. Told him that I was willing if that's what God wanted, but myself, I would consider me as the last resort. :lol:

He and I agreed to seek God and just let things ride, for now. He came to me some time ago and said a name. "Bro Lawrence". Bro Lawrence is a good friend of mine and an evangelist out of Jayess, Mississippi. Amazingly anointed man of God, and as goofy as I am. Neither of us thought he would be interested, but I told Bro Wilson I felt more peace about him than anyone else we'd spoken about. Bro Wilson called him.
And we were floored. He told me later that a few months back as they were leaving our church after service, his wife looked at him and told him "this is where we will be". He laughed. Told her Bro Wilson had me, and he didn't see it.
Long story short, after prayer and fasting, and confirmation abounding, last night we installed them as Assistant/associate pastor, and at some point, I fully expect they will be pastor. Bro Wilson made it clear that he will go no where, just step into a senior role when the time is right.

I am relieved. Emotional. And secure in the knowledge that I am in the will of God.
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 08, 2017, 03:10:34 PM
I'm at work and running on not much sleep after being up late last night sick.
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Post by: Lynx on June 08, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
*perk*

Lawrence? I know that name, but it might be a different person. Was he ever an admin for a men's forum called the Apostolic Man Forum?

If he was, tell him Psalm 97 said hi. (If he doesn't immediately run away screaming, he might have recovered from the experience.) :D
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Post by: Roscoe on June 09, 2017, 12:14:09 AM
Quote from: Lynx on June 08, 2017, 06:40:59 PM*perk*

Lawrence? I know that name, but it might be a different person. Was he ever an admin for a men's forum called the Apostolic Man Forum?

If he was, tell him Psalm 97 said hi. (If he doesn't immediately run away screaming, he might have recovered from the experience.) :D
Highly doubtful. I can't get this joker near a computer...yet. His name is Brent.
 And today was rough.  But we are getting closer to the weekend.
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Post by: Lynx on June 09, 2017, 10:46:30 AM
:sing:
Everybody's working for the weeeeekend!
:sing:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 09, 2017, 01:00:14 PM
And in my case- the next week! Dear lord, if I can survive today.....all week off.  :rotfl:  :rotfl:  :rotfl:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 09, 2017, 02:41:53 PM
Sickly all week.

Working from home today.

It's raining. Again. :roll:
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 09, 2017, 02:47:42 PM
Weekend means little to me since I always work Saturdays.  Probably won't take my next major vacation week till September when my church hosts a public debate on baptism.
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Post by: Lynx on June 09, 2017, 06:04:17 PM
What sides are debating? Or rather, what points are they debating about baptism?
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 09, 2017, 07:45:35 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 09, 2017, 06:04:17 PMWhat sides are debating? Or rather, what points are they debating about baptism?

The debate is on whether or not baptism is necessary for salvation.  A preacher in the area challenged my preacher to the debate.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 11, 2017, 03:10:56 AM
Had the church fun day today. Good time was had. I was a bit ticked though- I stopped by on the way to pay bills this morning to check on one of our elderly members. Unfortunately, they live next door to one of my parolees, who decided it was a grand day for his girlfriend and him to have a brawl in the yard. I had to go over and break it up, wearing my overalls, and by the time I was done with them, I had the deep and abiding desire to commit battery and assault on both of them. I even had to go to the office and spend 30 minutes writing an entry in our system  just in case. Stupid people.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 11, 2017, 03:30:47 AM
My tomato plants have been producing like crazy. I've been passing them out to friends & neighbors.
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Post by: MelodyB on June 11, 2017, 12:17:41 PM
I wish I was your friend and neighbor. Lol

I may be getting my own bunch today though...an elderly couple at church grows them and has been distributing bags of tomatoes to people lately and I made it known that I also love them and the lady said she would hook me up.

I am growing my own...Ive harvested 21 cherry tomatoes so far, and I have about thirty more green ones on the vine still. And I have a globe tomato plant. I've got one from there so far with two growing now. But these are just one plant per pot, and only two pots. I wish I had room for a proper garden. And I've eaten two cucumbers from my patio garden as well.

It's been raining here for over two weeks. Like a monsoon. It finally stopped Thursday and it was a beautiful weekend already Friday and Saturday.

I was off yesterday and went to a cookout.

About to get ready and get to church this morning.

That is all. 
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Post by: Lynx on June 11, 2017, 12:58:52 PM
Tomatoes?

*perk*

I also wish I was your neighbor.

Yesterday was a looooong day. I helped out at w*rk on my day off because they were short too many people to make it. When they ask me to help in the morning, doing something I do not know how to do, that's a good sign they're desperate for ANYBODY to help.

After work I went to church for a five hour music practice. I was apparently not the only one tired by the end of it. I made the observation that when certain people get tired they become four year olds. I kept my own tiredness to myself by keeping my mouth closed when I wasn't singing, but practice still degenerated into chaos by the end of it.

I slept long and well. And I had homemade chili on sourdough bread for breakfast this morning. All is once more (burp) right with the world.
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Post by: mini on June 11, 2017, 01:10:56 PM
Urgh.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 11, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: mini on June 11, 2017, 01:10:56 PMUrgh.
:stupid:

 And a five hour music practice is stupid and counter productive. I'd have walked out after about 2 hours.
I just got up. At nearly 11 o'clock. Don't feel like doing a whole lot.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 11, 2017, 05:18:09 PM
I would gladly give y'all tomatoes if you were close. :)
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Post by: MelodyB on June 11, 2017, 07:07:05 PM
Yeah two hours is about the limit for our team as well. 5 is rediculious.
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Post by: mini on June 12, 2017, 12:04:43 AM
Music practice? What's that?
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Post by: Lynx on June 12, 2017, 10:30:35 AM
We usually practice an hour. This was a one-off meeting, planned and announced for about a month, where we were supposed to get a lot done. I don't think we'll be doing this again.
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Post by: Lynx on June 12, 2017, 01:59:36 PM
Thinking of you Bobby.
http://www.gocomics.com/pickles/2017/06/12
You ever do that and remember the good ole days?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 12, 2017, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 11, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: mini on June 11, 2017, 01:10:56 PMUrgh.
:stupid:

 And a five hour music practice is stupid and counter productive. I'd have walked out after about 2 hours.
I just got up. At nearly 11 o'clock. Don't feel like doing a whole lot.

We just recently did a 4 hour.

3-4 praise singers (approx 10-12 people)
4-5 musicians while praise singers split into groups to re-go over the songs we just learned from 3-4 (WASTE OF TIME)
5-7 choir (approx 30+ people)

My mother did in fact walk out at the beginning of the 5 o'clock part because it was already chaotic and she'd already been there two hours and she wasn't having it. lol

We won't be doing that type of practice again either. It's already been discussed.
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Post by: Nelle on June 12, 2017, 05:13:28 PM
What a horrible weekend for the living. So many accidents this past weekend around here, and then this AM I found out about a preacher and his wife from AR being in an accident. His wife passed away from it, but he is in the hospital with possible spinal cord injuries. They have five kids between them. So please say a prayer for their families, and for his healing.

Such a heaviness from all that news this weekend.

Work hasn't been TOO bad today, after what felt like awful awful awful weeks before. I hope I'm able to catch up on my work soon!
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Post by: MelodyB on June 12, 2017, 05:20:08 PM
We do two hours, tops. First hour is split, singers learn two or three new songs, while the musicians also learn same songs. Then we come together and all do it together to work out the kinks.

Usually we do two new songs and refresh an older one that needs work.

But our leaders send out emails the month before with lyrics and links to the material so we are responsible for listening and learning it on our own time so we are familiar with it before we get there.  

It works for us. And we have one Saturday practice (2 hour) a month and one practice before each service.

We have 20 singers. And we rotate. We don't all sing at once. We have three drummers, two at a time, a bass, an electric guitar, two keyboards and an organ.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 12, 2017, 07:06:03 PM
Made A's (high A's) in my first two graduate degree classes! Yeaaaaa buddy!  :clap:

Despite all of my health issues over the last 8-10 weeks.

Going Wednesday for my consult with the hand surgeon.  :smirk2:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 13, 2017, 02:24:59 AM
:hi:
Praying for the minister and his family. Also just learned a Newport Ar police officer was killed in the line of duty this evening.  :cry:
Chey and I are in the teardrop on Petit Jean.  Lou is at home, and I miss her. And the air conditioning  drain pan is rusted out,causing the floor to get wet at home. Totally  not a good wwwk for that. The only way to fix it will involve  taking the unit out to get to the screws holding the drain pan in. :pound:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 14, 2017, 01:57:56 AM
:hi: Been a busy day. Gave in and called the a/c repairman. I hope it ain't too expensive...
And I have so far found three vermin known as ticks, from our camping trip...
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 14, 2017, 02:38:15 AM
It's supposed to be up to 99* this weekend. Air conditioning is pretty important.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 14, 2017, 06:05:41 PM
So I can either keep putting a "band aid" of meds + KT tape/hand brace for my carpal tunnel, or I can have the minimally invasive carpal tunnel (use of hands same day).

So pending insurance coverage, that's probably the route I'll take. Sigh.
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Post by: Lynx on June 14, 2017, 06:14:33 PM
JenN  I started getting symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome so I looked up some exercises to stretch the tendon running through my wrist. It worked surprisingly well. You can find examples online. When I get home to a real computer I will post links.
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Post by: Lynx on June 14, 2017, 10:38:11 PM
Excuse me for a moment, but I have to enthuse.

[enthusiasm]
So today on the way home from w*rk I stopped by the salvage grocery. Most people go there to save money. I go to find neat stuff I can't find at the local grocery store. Sometimes I don't find anything I can't live without. This time I found way too much.

- Larabar (tm) cookie bars! All they are made with is fruit and nuts. No sugar, no flour, just cashews and dates... or pecans, almonds and dates... or strawberries, apples and cashews. And they are delicious! I bought three 16-count cases for $2.50 a piece.

- 9 big bottles of 100% juice, mostly cranberry or peach-mango. Won't be needing any juice for a while.

- 10 cans of sweet peas with no sugar, no salt, no calcium chloride, just peas and water. Yay for natural!

- 2 bottles coctail (spelling intentional) sauce with horseradish, from a brand much better than Kraft or McCormick ever dreamed of being.

The whole mess came out at exactly $34.02. I love that place!
[/enthusiasm]
Okay I'm done.
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Post by: Lynx on June 14, 2017, 10:41:08 PM
And JenN here is that link, now that I'm at a real computer.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/stretching-exercises-for-preventing-carpal-tunnel-syndrome
It worked very well for me. There for a while my hands were feeling numb and painful, like... well, like I had a pinched nerve. Doing exercises like these got rid of that feeling.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 15, 2017, 04:35:41 AM
:hi: Scored a nice 30 gallon, 6.5 hp air compressor for $50 today. Very happy. And Chey scored  herself a gokart for $150. I made her pay for it outta her savings though, Daddy isn't footing the bill for all of her toys.
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Post by: Lynx on June 15, 2017, 10:59:47 AM
How old is Chey again, 6? 7? Most teenagers I know couldn't pop off $150 for something. If she has that much to spend, congratulations on raising her well. And may she get many hours of enjoyment from it.
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 15, 2017, 05:56:33 PM
The leadership at my church is doing a survey from our members on what we want to do in our class studies next year. Our usual class curriculum is a 3 year overview of the entire Bible with specific focus on different sections each time we go through the Bible. We've been given the option of doing another 3 year cycle with a year and a half in each testament. Or we can skip a year and do topical studies for next year instead.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 16, 2017, 01:34:53 AM
Quote from: Lynx on June 15, 2017, 10:59:47 AMHow old is Chey again, 6? 7? Most teenagers I know couldn't pop off $150 for something. If she has that much to spend, congratulations on raising her well. And may she get many hours of enjoyment from it.
She's ten...already. And she does pretty good saving. I've got to get her more disciplined though when it comes to giving. Either she'll forget to give on her tithes or try to give $5 out of the $9 allowance.. Hasn't quite got the grip on percentage of income...

We are trying to teach her responsibility, including giving.
 
And she's getting enjoyment. She has rode it for over an hour tonight.
 And in sharing, I nearly bought- and may still buy- a '57 Ford car. It's a good twenty footer, and would be just the thing when friends come in and want to go to car shows, but Rusty hasn't the room. It's very reasonable, but I don't need it- just badly want. And I am reasonably sure I could sell it in a couple of years for a profit....
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Post by: Lynx on June 16, 2017, 10:44:34 AM
Rusty doesn't... he has a big ole truck bed for friends to ride in!

(I know, I know, technically that is illegal now. I still occasionally see people riding in the back of a truck here though.)
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Post by: Backseat Radio on June 16, 2017, 05:37:59 PM
It's National Safety Month so we've got the police department in electronics and the fire department in sporting goods to talk about safety and pass out goodies at Walmart today
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Post by: Roscoe on June 18, 2017, 01:36:14 AM
My lovely vacation is coming to an end. Bah. Had a ton of fun though. Nearly bought two different cars, looked at a couple of jeeps, and enjoyed the company of Galoot and his family. Car show week has came and went once again. :pound:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 18, 2017, 02:25:04 AM
Vacations sure go by fast...
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Post by: mini on June 18, 2017, 08:57:50 PM
Urgh.

We spent a couple days in the Ozark mountains hunting an elusive Arkansas leprechaun. Found said leprechaun amongst rows and rows of cars.

I may have talked him out of a car, he may have talked me into one, and thus he will  soon be buying one to match mine.

You know Roscoe, our wives are going to kill us.

:ugly:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 19, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
:o
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Post by: Roscoe on June 19, 2017, 03:31:26 AM
Quote from: mini on June 18, 2017, 08:57:50 PMYou know Roscoe, our wives are going to kill us.

:ugly:
Well, ya gotta die sometime of something. At least we'll go out while having fun, and we'll die at the hands of someone who loved us. And someone who will always remember us fondly, after that life insurance payout....
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Post by: MelodyB on June 19, 2017, 09:10:46 AM
I'm so tired of everything. Work. Bills. Broke. Being tired. Being alone.

I'm blessed and God is good, always, but life is just really hard. I need a new job. I've applied for a few last week and I'm hoping at least one calls today.
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Post by: Lynx on June 19, 2017, 11:17:06 AM
Quote from: mini on June 18, 2017, 08:57:50 PMYou know Roscoe, our wives are going to kill us.
As if! I'm not even married and I know how it works. A spouse will store this incident away for future use as leverage when the spouse wants to get a big ticket item.

"What do you MEAN remodeling the kitchen is expensive and unnecessary?  How much have you spent on cars in the last three years?"
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 19, 2017, 12:56:33 PM
:laughat:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 19, 2017, 01:30:29 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 19, 2017, 11:17:06 AM
Quote from: mini on June 18, 2017, 08:57:50 PMYou know Roscoe, our wives are going to kill us.
As if! I'm not even married and I know how it works. A spouse will store this incident away for future use as leverage when the spouse wants to get a big ticket item.

"What do you MEAN remodeling the kitchen is expensive and unnecessary?  How much have you spent on cars in the last three years?"
True dat.
If I can hold off another year though, I'll be good by that measurement. It's been two years since my last car purchase...:lol:
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Post by: Heather on June 19, 2017, 05:36:56 PM
The universe has shined down upon me and it looks at though the community college is going to allow me to finish up a double Associates. I just have to write a letter explaining why I did so bad back in the day and show how I've greatly approved then have a 2nd letter from someone who can essentially say the same thing about me. I only need 7 classes for an Associates in Sociology and an Associates in Anthropology. Yay!!
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Post by: Roscoe on June 20, 2017, 04:15:51 PM
I have done paperwork to send folks back to prison, and a ton of other paperwork today. Finally gonna take a break and eat an apple. Trying to get back on the diet again. Yesterday I ate an apple, two sandwiches, and a small mount of chips and about 8 whoppers candies. All day. Probably around 900 calories. Trying to keep the calories low. It's the only diet that works for me.
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Post by: MelodyB on June 20, 2017, 04:32:30 PM
You said 8 Whoppers and I almost choked! I work a Burger King ya know...and that means a whole different thing to me. Lol

I'm sure 8 Whoppers is wayyyyy more than 900 calories. Way.

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Post by: Nelle on June 20, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
I'm eating a totinos pepperoni pizza. Yum.

I've been up since 5am, and at work since about 6:15am. My husband has IL Department of Corrections testing today, so we carpooled so he wouldn't have to drive his gas-hog of a truck all the way up there. I was going to take off work today so I wouldn't be here an undetermined about of time, but with our regular yearly audit coming up in July, I have GOT to get some work done, haha. I need to get out of the business world I think, haha. I love it, but I'm exhausted with all these audits and taxes and etc.

LOL.. Melody.. I didn't even THINK of that, but when I read your post - it cracked me UP! I can't imagine the shock that went through your mind, hahahaha!
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 20, 2017, 06:53:16 PM
I'm on day 2 of working from home. We haven't really set a date that I would start doing it. I didn't even ask I just stayed home.

It's working though. I'm working. It definitely helps with eating better too though. Had eggs + toast for breakfast. A sandwich and chips for lunch. Tacos for dinner coming up....YEEAAA.

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Post by: Roscoe on June 20, 2017, 07:34:25 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on June 20, 2017, 04:32:30 PMYou said 8 Whoppers and I almost choked! I work a Burger King ya know...and that means a whole different thing to me. Lol

I'm sure 8 Whoppers is wayyyyy more than 900 calories. Way.


ROFLOL.  I'd LIKE to eat 8 Whoppers. And wash them down with a 2 liter Dr Pepper . I could eat a deep friend Zebra about now....
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Post by: mini on June 20, 2017, 08:02:39 PM
Start small. Deep fry a Shetland Pony first.

:ugly:
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Post by: Heather on June 21, 2017, 12:23:29 AM
Love whopper candies, hate whopper burgers.

I've actually had to cut out red meat [beef, pork, etc] due to digestion issues. Turkey bacon to the rescue!

Worked an open to close today because my boss scheduled herself to close, but she also went out of state yesterday for the next 10 days. Yea....sometimes it's super frustrating being the only non-pothead/responsible one at work.
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Post by: MelodyB on June 21, 2017, 09:14:41 AM
I can eat a Whopper, but not as often as I used to be able to. I used to just crave that taste and want one anytime, but now I jave to be in the mood for one and it not very often. I guess I've seen it and smelled it too much to want it anymore.

We had a double Whopper on waste a few months ago just as I was getting off work so I took it and tried to eat it and it was too much with the double meat. Nearly made me sick. I didn't finish it. One single patty sandwich is all I can handle.

We have customers that will order and EAT two triple Whoppers. I've watched them. They really do eat the both of them. By themselves.

I don't know how. And it's generally skinny to normal sized people. Not fat folks. Lol I'm serious.
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Post by: Lynx on June 21, 2017, 10:33:54 AM
There's a burger for those people.
(http://i.usatoday.net/news/_photos/2008/10/16/bigburgerx.jpg)
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Post by: Roscoe on June 21, 2017, 12:59:59 PM
I used to be able to eat like that... not now. Which ticks me off. I don't eat nearly what I used to and I have STILL gained 20 lbs in the past year. :pound:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 21, 2017, 06:32:28 PM
Day 3 at home. I can get used to working in my pajamas.  :sleep:

I think I'm going to hold off on the carpal tunnel surgery. It's going to cost more than I have.
And it's not AS bad as it was towards the first of the year. It comes and goes.

The new mattress I got a few months ago I DO think has helped a lot.

If I can get weight/diet under control I think (or I know cus I've done it) it will also help it.
Plus help the plethora of other issues I'm dealing with. Sigh. Prayers appreciated.  :smirk2:

<--new av. ha
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 22, 2017, 01:57:00 PM
Post thou varlets :demand:
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Post by: mini on June 22, 2017, 03:44:00 PM
Post.
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Post by: Heather on June 22, 2017, 04:09:27 PM
Just got back from the community college campus. I've turned in the paperwork needed for financial aid. Now we wait and see if they have mercy on me. Registered for 4 classes. I'll only have 4 to take in the Spring as well.

Renewed the tag on Tiny Car.

Got home and my coworker called me because she is an idiot and can't read the cheat notes I made especially for her in our body jewelry section.

Started laundry. Scooped the [cat] poo. Getting ready to eat a good ole bowl of honey nut cheerios then I'll be off to work for the day.

Ooh, plus Tiny Car had her first "accident" yesterday. Thankfully we were both going 5 mph and the lady only scrapped the rim of my tire. We let it be. However, she should really look both ways when pulling out of the police departments parking lot.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 22, 2017, 04:27:09 PM
Currently  enroute  to texas. Well, nearly. Hauling 4 convicts to Texarkana.  Hoping to find a decent  lunch place after they are dropped off.
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Post by: Lynx on June 22, 2017, 05:50:58 PM
:sing:
 It was down in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
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Post by: Roscoe on June 22, 2017, 11:37:14 PM
I shall no longer speak poorly of Texas. At least not for a bit. I drop the turds off at prison, and ask one of my brethren in blue for a recommendation for good BBQ. He directs me a few blocks away to a place called  "Naaman's BBQ"- just across the Texas line. Like 100 feet across.
I hear the name, and began thinking of the biblical Naaman.
I knew it would be good when I saw it. A 1940s to 1950s gas station . The bays had been closed off and turned into a dining room. For a kitchen, they had a food truck pulled up near a back door.
 The trash bin was a slightly modified 1957 Chevy front end, with the hood up.. I, of course ordered ribs, coleslaw, and beans, then went to get a Dr Pepper. No Dr Pepper- instead they offered several flavors of a "craft soda", all made with real sugar. Root Beer, huckleberry, strawberry, ect. I got Huckleberry. Divine.
 They brought the food out- Dear lord. Ribs were divine. Coleslaw was different than any I've had and I loved it. Sweet, with a touch of mustard base. Beans good. And the sauce was AMAZING. A mustard sauce that was spicy, and a sweet molasses/vinegar sauce that was so good I bought a 32 ounce jug of it.
 Yes, I shall look forward to transport days to Texarkana.
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Post by: Lynx on June 23, 2017, 10:45:57 AM
For health reasons I must now call Bobby's boss and request all future trips to deliver goons to Texas should be given to somebody else... in the interest of Bobby's well being and diet of course.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 23, 2017, 12:55:08 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 23, 2017, 10:45:57 AMFor health reasons I must now call Bobby's boss and request all future trips to deliver goons to Texas should be given to somebody else... in the interest of Bobby's well being and diet of course.
You do that, Buddy, and I'll take a day off, come to Tennessee, kidnap you and take YOU to the prison with appropriate paperwork, then go have lunch. Never mess with a fat boy's food.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 23, 2017, 01:42:02 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 22, 2017, 11:37:14 PMI shall no longer speak poorly of Texas. At least not for a bit. I drop the turds off at prison, and ask one of my brethren in blue for a recommendation for good BBQ. He directs me a few blocks away to a place called  "Naaman's BBQ"- just across the Texas line. Like 100 feet across.
I hear the name, and began thinking of the biblical Naaman.
I knew it would be good when I saw it. A 1940s to 1950s gas station . The bays had been closed off and turned into a dining room. For a kitchen, they had a food truck pulled up near a back door.
 The trash bin was a slightly modified 1957 Chevy front end, with the hood up.. I, of course ordered ribs, coleslaw, and beans, then went to get a Dr Pepper. No Dr Pepper- instead they offered several flavors of a "craft soda", all made with real sugar. Root Beer, huckleberry, strawberry, ect. I got Huckleberry. Divine.
 They brought the food out- Dear lord. Ribs were divine. Coleslaw was different than any I've had and I loved it. Sweet, with a touch of mustard base. Beans good. And the sauce was AMAZING. A mustard sauce that was spicy, and a sweet molasses/vinegar sauce that was so good I bought a 32 ounce jug of it.
 Yes, I shall look forward to transport days to Texarkana.

Told you we do BBQ better here..... :pound:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 23, 2017, 02:33:07 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 23, 2017, 01:42:02 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 22, 2017, 11:37:14 PMI shall no longer speak poorly of Texas. At least not for a bit. I drop the turds off at prison, and ask one of my brethren in blue for a recommendation for good BBQ. He directs me a few blocks away to a place called  "Naaman's BBQ"- just across the Texas line. Like 100 feet across.
I hear the name, and began thinking of the biblical Naaman.
I knew it would be good when I saw it. A 1940s to 1950s gas station . The bays had been closed off and turned into a dining room. For a kitchen, they had a food truck pulled up near a back door.
 The trash bin was a slightly modified 1957 Chevy front end, with the hood up.. I, of course ordered ribs, coleslaw, and beans, then went to get a Dr Pepper. No Dr Pepper- instead they offered several flavors of a "craft soda", all made with real sugar. Root Beer, huckleberry, strawberry, ect. I got Huckleberry. Divine.
 They brought the food out- Dear lord. Ribs were divine. Coleslaw was different than any I've had and I loved it. Sweet, with a touch of mustard base. Beans good. And the sauce was AMAZING. A mustard sauce that was spicy, and a sweet molasses/vinegar sauce that was so good I bought a 32 ounce jug of it.
 Yes, I shall look forward to transport days to Texarkana.

Told you we do BBQ better here..... :pound:
Don't get too het up, girlie. They was no more that 100 feet across the line, and it's quite possible that the actual cook/truck was in Arkansas. :pound:
 Be that as it may, it was good.  And even if it were in Texas- even a blind hog finds an acorn sometimes, meaning that it is possible for someone to back into a good recipe. Probably one passed down from Arkansan kinfolk. :ugly:
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Post by: Nelle on June 23, 2017, 04:56:06 PM
If you find yourself near Okemah, OK, you MUST stop at Papa's BBQ! My family owns and runs it. DELICIOUS BBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No shame in my marketing - I love the goods. :)



I'm on my third totinos pizza this week - pepperoni only! Tonight I'm dropping off some of my lularoe at our cousin's so that some girls can pick up their stuff. Then I'm hitting up Panda Express. I've been craving some orange chicken ALL WEEK LONG! I also want some Panera... but that's kinda.. porky. I'm not sure I can justify eating at two restaurants, LOL. Ugh... decisions...
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 23, 2017, 05:42:06 PM
If I wasn't so queasy, Panda would sound amazing.

But I've been sick all morning. Our choir sang at camp meeting last night.
On the way home I stopped at McDonalds. First time eating fast food in literally a week.

It did not agree with me. Lord help me.  :worry:  :ignore:

My boss cracked up at me earlier, cus he video chatted me and I was laying sideways in the bed.
 :sleep:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 23, 2017, 06:26:30 PM
Wow, it's so hot & humid today. :shine:
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Post by: Heather on June 23, 2017, 10:06:54 PM
It's my day off and the first I've gotten to relax is after 6 pm. And by 'relax' I mean put off some of the housecleaning I had planned to do. But alas, it's only for a few minutes to chill out.

Went to Aldi. Have to go a town over. Ours won't be open until November. You can't beat $80 for 2 weeks worth of groceries. That includes quite a bit of produce as well. I do enjoy the fact that as an 'adult' I can buy and label 2 different packages of string cheese and think nothing of it. Hehe. Last trip I bought one package and within 3 days they were all gone. Brandon had a day off and ate 8ish of them. So this week we got his and hers packages. Haha!

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Post by: Lynx on June 24, 2017, 11:17:12 AM
What's adult got to do with eating what you like? :P I'm still making a big pot of chocolate pudding every Sunday.
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Post by: MelodyB on June 25, 2017, 12:32:22 AM
I made and canned tomato jam this week. I was quite proud of myself since I've never canned anything before.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 25, 2017, 01:00:49 AM
Tomato Jam? Now I know that tomatoes are technically a fruit, but that's carrying it a bit far.....

Been a good day. Took Chey out to shoot her new gun. She was more than proficient with it, especially for someone her age that had never shot a pistol before. Came home and spent an hour or so experimenting with a ham antenna. I made it and it works but not as well as I hoped.
 Now I'm trying to find something to preach tomorrow night.
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Post by: Lynx on June 25, 2017, 11:40:30 AM
What's wrong with tomato jam? I even heard Dennis Swanberg (comedian) talking about eating it when he was a child. He said it was an integral part of a Dream Sandwich. That's where you make a sandwich with tomato jam and two slices of bread, and then you dream about what kind of meat you wished was in there.
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Post by: MelodyB on June 25, 2017, 12:31:59 PM
When I first heard of it I was intrigued.  I love anything that has to do with tomatoes. So I spent a few days looking at videos and recipies and wondering how I was gonna get that many tomatoes on limited funds and I went to work and was blessed with a whole box of tomatoes for free!

It's very good. Not the taste I was expecting, but I love what it is. The recipe I used was from Linda's Pantry channel on YouTube.

I will be doing it again. So far I've eaten it on a turkey sandwich, on toast, and on crackers with cream cheese as a snack. All very complimentary. I also gave a jar to my pastor and he made a PB&J out of it and said it was delicious! I'll try that also.

So don't knock it till you try it, Roscoe.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 25, 2017, 04:28:01 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on June 25, 2017, 12:31:59 PMSo don't knock it till you try it, Roscoe.
I would that there were some nearby for me to taste. :cry:

 Tonight is gonna be rough. My voice is nearly gone, I have a summer cold, and will inflict upon the saints with a message. :ugly:
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Post by: Heather on June 25, 2017, 04:32:32 PM
Mel's tomato gravy is pretty delicious so I would guess her tomato jam would be good too.

I think I'm going to haul myself down to my old church about an hour away. I haven't seen most of them for well over a year and pre-dad's cancer treatment. I way overslept to be able to make it to my church.
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Post by: mini on June 25, 2017, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: Nelle on June 23, 2017, 04:56:06 PMIf you find yourself near Okemah, OK, you MUST stop at Papa's BBQ! My family owns and runs it. DELICIOUS BBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No shame in my marketing - I love the goods. :)

Wait... Who's your family? I have been by Okemah 4 time in the past 2 weeks.
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Post by: Heather on June 25, 2017, 10:26:32 PM
I'm so glad I was able to go where I did for church today. I miss [most] of the congregation so much. We had a Pastor Bostic from Lubbock Tx preach today. There was a baby dedication today for a couple who used to be at his church so he came up.

My best friend had her baby on Friday and I still haven't been able to see them. Its making me super sad. I want to squeeze those chubby cheeks and let him know he doesn't have to cheer for the Steelers just because his dad does. Hehe.
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Post by: MelodyB on June 26, 2017, 12:14:34 AM
Hey Roscoe, how far are you from Russellville?
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Post by: Roscoe on June 26, 2017, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: MelodyB on June 26, 2017, 12:14:34 AMHey Roscoe, how far are you from Russellville?
Around 20 miles. Why?
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Post by: MelodyB on June 26, 2017, 08:57:09 AM
Cause I have friends who are from there and they are moving back this week in order to care for their aging parents and I just wanted to know.

I can't remember the Pastors name that is at the church there, but they said it's a good church. I hope so. They are still baby Christians and we are kinda anxious of them going back to the place where they were sinners and leaving the covering of our church.

God knows.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 26, 2017, 12:51:16 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on June 26, 2017, 08:57:09 AMCause I have friends who are from there and they are moving back this week in order to care for their aging parents and I just wanted to know.

I can't remember the Pastors name that is at the church there, but they said it's a good church. I hope so. They are still baby Christians and we are kinda anxious of them going back to the place where they were sinners and leaving the covering of our church.

God knows.
Russellville used to have a pretty good church- Bro Tony Reynolds as pastor. His standards are a little looser than ours, but he's a good man. As far as I know he's still there. I haven't spoken to him in a while.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 26, 2017, 03:00:25 PM
Good grief Heather. $80 at Aldi would last me a month! lol
Speaking of. That's my Monday after work plan.

Going to *try* to go to Zumba tonight, need to get back into that pattern. Sigh.
Er edit. Aldi after work. Then zumba at 7:15.

He boss is on vacation.
Should be a quiet week.
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Post by: Nelle on June 26, 2017, 05:28:12 PM
Quote from: mini on June 25, 2017, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: Nelle on June 23, 2017, 04:56:06 PMIf you find yourself near Okemah, OK, you MUST stop at Papa's BBQ! My family owns and runs it. DELICIOUS BBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No shame in my marketing - I love the goods. :)

Wait... Who's your family? I have been by Okemah 4 time in the past 2 weeks.

They are the Andersons! One of the daughters married Cody Marks.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 27, 2017, 02:18:21 PM
Well I didn't do zumba...or go to Aldi.

I rearranged my living/office instead! :roll:

Working from home, I put my "office" more into the sun so I can have more natural light all day.

Maybe I'll go to Aldi tonight...
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Post by: Roscoe on June 27, 2017, 02:38:58 PM
:hi: At work. Again.
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Post by: Heather on June 27, 2017, 03:00:13 PM
Downside of getting married Jenn. Lol. $80 would probably last me a month as well, but alas, the husband is a vacuum cleaner when it comes to food.

I finally get to go meet Harrison today!!! Pray for him and his parents. He was born a bit early but a completely healthy baby except he failed multiple hearing tests before he was released. He goes again on Friday for testing. They are hoping its only fluid in his ears but it could be that he is deaf. The awesome thing is thought that their are multiple people at the church who are great interpreters.

I haven't even made it a week yet and I'm ready to know about school already. Oddly enough the other day I had a complete feeling of being ok either way wash over me.
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Post by: Heather on June 27, 2017, 03:20:03 PM
Also was finally patient enough to deal with photobucket. So new profile picture. This one is only 4 months old instead of 4 years.  :biglaugh:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 27, 2017, 04:58:07 PM
I used to love photobucket. Now they are a pain in the rear.
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Post by: Heather on June 27, 2017, 10:51:54 PM
It took me 25 minutes to upload, resize, and crop this 1 picture because of all the advertising. It was trying.

Harrison has completely stolen my heart.

Now to do some housework and finish my rearranging project.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 28, 2017, 01:25:41 AM
Made it to Aldi. I stuck to my list. Mostly. I avoided all snacks. Super proud of myself!
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Post by: Roscoe on June 28, 2017, 01:12:36 PM
Kinda proud of myself. Didn't eat anything unhealthy at all yesterday unless you count my morning coffee. Down two lbs for the past week.....
And the last two days have NOT been nice. One coworker out on vacation, one coworker involved in an onduty wreck that was not her fault, which led to two days off. So for the past two days, it's been me, the receptionist, and  a new girl that doesn't have a huge gasp of the job yet. And yes, everyone on all caseloads seems to have gone berserk, and generated reams of paperwork.
But I survived. Everyone is supposed to be back today.......:clap:
 Oh and need a roof? Prepare to pay dearly for it. $6600 for a shingle roof and nearly $10k for a metal one. Lord.
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Post by: Lynx on June 28, 2017, 05:38:42 PM
"Metal"  As in a tin roof that leaks all the time, or are we talking about some other kind of metal?
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 28, 2017, 10:40:27 PM
The nice metal roofs are guaranteed for 30 years or so.
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Post by: Heather on June 29, 2017, 01:42:58 AM
After paying bills and putting gas in a car, we have roughly 7 bucks to last us until next wednesday. I wish I could find out about school so I could know if I can apply for other jobs or not.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 29, 2017, 02:49:15 AM
 The metal roof is a type of steel now. My question is, a 30 year shingle roof- or pretty much a guaranteed last-roof-of-my-life? A 30 year roof would put me having it replaced when I'm 70'sh..
 Bro Wilson has a friend that might can hook me up with a metal roof around the price of the shingle roof. If he can we will go that way..
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Post by: Roscoe on June 30, 2017, 03:08:20 AM
 Well. Apparently I have killed Gp. :cry:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 30, 2017, 03:47:17 AM
You need to put away that new gun. :P
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Post by: Lynx on June 30, 2017, 12:28:18 PM
Yesterday at work the boss was getting onto a teenage girl for never doing the cleaning she should be doing before she left work. The girl burst into tears and quit her job on the spot. That surprised me because - to me at least - the incident did not seem to warrant weeping and walking out. But from her reaction, the boss chewing her out for not doing her job made her whole world just completely collapse.

I made the observation (not aloud, but to myself) that humans seem to have one mental scale, and we seem to resize all our experiences to fit that scale. An incident may be the best or worst thing that has ever happened to us, simply because we don't yet know any better or worse things than this incident. A child gets a new bike or a new tablet computer and it's a wonderful thing that puts him on cloud nine. An adult gets one and it's just another tool to use in his life. An eighteen year old boy/man is told he needs to leave home and start a life of his own and it wrecks his world. The same man loses his job at fifty-three years of age and it's not all that bad because he lost his mother four years ago.

I wonder how that teenage girl will see yesterday's incident when she remembers it twenty years from now. And sometimes I wonder how the events of my life that seem so great or terrible now will look to me when I am older and have more experiences against which to scale them.
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Post by: Roscoe on June 30, 2017, 12:48:44 PM
:pound: Fuzzy.

Isaac, as someone who has a couple of years on you- I suspect- I think you are spot on. Things that seemed the best thing ever or the worse thing ever 20 years ago often cannot even be remembered now. It's what keeps me going when life happens- the knowledge that this too will pass, and the thought that in a hundred years, no one will likely know this even happened.

But a new toy, be it a radio, motorcycle, car, or cool tool still puts me on cloud nine. Just a kid at heart I guess. :P

 Back at work. And I've misplace a set of keys- that have the keys to the corvette, Lou's car, the Canyon- bah. They HAVE to be at home, because they ain't here. stupid things. There needs to be some kind of GPS keychain I could buy and when they go missing I could look them up. :pound:
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Post by: Lynx on June 30, 2017, 01:10:56 PM
Ask and ye shall receive.

https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Mate-Finder-Anything-Finder/dp/B01L3VEC08/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498828273&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=tile+mate&psc=1

It comes in one-pack, four-pack, or even eight-pack if you have a whole bunch of stuff to track. Maybe stick one on your keys, one on your phone and one on Cheyenne.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 03:54:41 PM
I was about to say they do have those GPS things for geriatrics forgetful people like you. :hypocrite:

Killer headache today. Ugh.

"Southern gospel" worship night tonight.
Mom and I are singing Russ Taff's "Praise the Lord"  :sing:

Grandparents choir has a plethora of sing-a-long songs they're doing. They practiced Wednesday night. So cute.  :heart:
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Post by: Roscoe on June 30, 2017, 04:54:42 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 03:54:41 PMI was about to say they do have those GPS things for geriatrics forgetful people like you. :hypocrite:

Killer headache today. Ugh.

"Southern gospel" worship night tonight.
Mom and I are singing Russ Taff's "Praise the Lord"  :sing:

Grandparents choir has a plethora of sing-a-long songs they're doing. They practiced Wednesday night. So cute.  :heart:
:pound: You are getting to old age too, faster than you know..... It happens overnight..
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Post by: Lynx on June 30, 2017, 06:24:07 PM
 I liked a JenN post. I can't believe I was compelled to like a JenN post...

Joking, of course. Pretty good observation there.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 06:46:22 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 30, 2017, 06:24:07 PMI liked a JenN post. I can't believe I was compelled to like a JenN post...

Joking, of course. Pretty good observation there.

haha. Did you like it cus I called Bobby old...or cus my Mom and I are singing a Russ Taff song....? lol  :teeth:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 06:47:37 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 30, 2017, 04:54:42 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 03:54:41 PMI was about to say they do have those GPS things for geriatrics forgetful people like you. :hypocrite:

Killer headache today. Ugh.

"Southern gospel" worship night tonight.
Mom and I are singing Russ Taff's "Praise the Lord"  :sing:

Grandparents choir has a plethora of sing-a-long songs they're doing. They practiced Wednesday night. So cute.  :heart:
:pound: You are getting to old age too, faster than you know..... It happens overnight..

Oh I know haha. I turn 32 in less than a month. I think I was 17 when I joined GP chat?  :o  :o  :o
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Post by: Roscoe on June 30, 2017, 09:18:57 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 06:47:37 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on June 30, 2017, 04:54:42 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 03:54:41 PMI was about to say they do have those GPS things for geriatrics forgetful people like you. :hypocrite:

Killer headache today. Ugh.

"Southern gospel" worship night tonight.
Mom and I are singing Russ Taff's "Praise the Lord"  :sing:

Grandparents choir has a plethora of sing-a-long songs they're doing. They practiced Wednesday night. So cute.  :heart:
:pound: You are getting to old age too, faster than you know..... It happens overnight..

Oh I know haha. I turn 32 in less than a month. I think I was 17 when I joined GP chat?  :o  :o  :o
As I was saying- Cantankerous old lady. :P
I'm sure Isaac "liked" the fact you called me old.
And I really had not considered Russ Taff as Southern Gospel before. Don't know what I called it, but as a kid he seemed more contemporary.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 10:37:57 PM
Well but his/The Imperials version of "Praise the Lord" can swing that direction.

It's as far "southern" as I go. Lol
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Post by: Lynx on June 30, 2017, 10:40:54 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 30, 2017, 06:46:22 PM
Quote from: Lynx on June 30, 2017, 06:24:07 PMI liked a JenN post. I can't believe I was compelled to like a JenN post...

Joking, of course. Pretty good observation there.

haha. Did you like it cus I called Bobby old...or cus my Mom and I are singing a Russ Taff song....? lol  :teeth:
Calling Bobby old, of course. Why do you think I specified the observation you made? Although a Russ Taff song is never amiss.

And Bobby if you consider Russ Taff songs "contemporary" then you are definitely, DEFINITELY old!
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Post by: Heather on July 01, 2017, 02:47:45 PM
Jenn, I watched the elder choir on your IG. They were adorable.

Speaking of adorable, baby Harrison has passed all his bloodwork AND his hearing test!!!
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Post by: mini on July 02, 2017, 08:19:42 PM
Urgh.

Hello everyone, and our resident old geezer, Roscoe.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 02, 2017, 10:35:33 PM
:hi:
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Post by: Lynx on July 03, 2017, 11:17:07 AM
Howdy Urgh. Say hello to Ugh and Ooga for me.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 03, 2017, 12:41:08 PM
:pound: Mini.
 Good Lord. It's Monday. And it's raining. And I'm the only one at work so far, and only expect one other to be here today. The weekend went by way too fast.
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Post by: mini on July 03, 2017, 01:29:02 PM
I'm here. That's about it.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 03, 2017, 02:31:26 PM
Quote from: mini on July 03, 2017, 01:29:02 PMI'm here. That's about it.
:stupid:

Except I'm here. Not there.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 03, 2017, 03:11:29 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on July 03, 2017, 02:31:26 PM
Quote from: mini on July 03, 2017, 01:29:02 PMI'm here. That's about it.
:stupid:

Except I'm here. Not there.
:stupid:
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Post by: Lynx on July 03, 2017, 05:48:57 PM
Everybody stealing my lines... I knew I should have gotten copyright on them.
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Post by: Heather on July 04, 2017, 01:44:36 PM
Everyone being all off work for the 4th while I'm looking at a possible 13-14 hour day. Yay retail and a festival! However my boss did ask me if I wanted to go with her to a gem show at the end of July. I'll get a say in what comes into the store and also buy for myself, so YES!

School sent me a massively confusing email and the way they updated my account didn't help the confusion. I apparently need to submit more paperwork by the 15th but they didn't let me know what paperwork....yea....
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Post by: Roscoe on July 05, 2017, 03:14:25 AM
Well. I was off today. One of my friends came over and climbed my antenna tower and fixed some issues I had, so my radio is back 100 percent.
Then we went over to some friend's house for a fish fry- although fish is not something I like, I enjoyed the company.
My poor puppies are stuck in the house and won't go out because of the neighbors' fireworks..
And I'm dreading work tomorrow- today feels like a Saturday and I should get tomorrow off too.:pound:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 05, 2017, 03:57:19 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 05, 2017, 03:14:25 AMAnd I'm dreading work tomorrow- today feels like a Saturday and I should get tomorrow off too.:pound:

Ugh yes. Yesterday felt like Saturday and today feels like cruel punishment to be at work.
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Post by: Lynx on July 05, 2017, 06:25:08 PM
Between thunderstorms and fireworks in between the thunderstorms, both  of which my dog is afraid, he stayed on the carport cowering all night last night. He was one frazzled puppy this morning.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 05, 2017, 07:46:39 PM
We have 2 of our grandsons spending the week. It reminds me again to be thankful you have kids when you're young. ;)
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 05, 2017, 08:27:06 PM
Read a quote yesterday that said "It's independence day every day when you don't have children."

Yes. Yes it is. Have no plans on changing that.  :nono:
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Post by: Roscoe on July 05, 2017, 10:14:56 PM
 Oh now. Kids are the greatest little millstone you could ever tie around your neck. :P
Seriously- the birth of Chey ranks up there with the best day of my life, ever. Tied only with getting the Holy Ghost and getting her mama to agree to marry me. I've done the independent thing, had a ton of fun, a ton of travelling, and a tone of cool motorcycles. I'd be lying if I told you that I don't miss that freedom occasionally, but I wouldn't trade my life now for that freedom again. Not even if you added a ton of money and new Harleys on the table.

And in sharing, I survived today and its metric ton of paperwork. Bro Wilson turned me on to a roofer that agreed to do my roof for whatever the material cost for his labor. So I'm fixing to spend $2700 ish for materials and $2700 ish for labor. He came out, looked and measured and put my mind at ease when I discovered he is one god, tongue talking Holy Ghost Filled, and is kin to one of my good friends, who is a local pastor.. Now to order the metal...pay it all off, and pay off Lou's cruise, as well as Chey's home school materials. Thank God for a generous bank, a good job, and good credit....
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 05, 2017, 11:19:46 PM
Did you go with the metal?
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Post by: Roscoe on July 06, 2017, 02:46:39 AM
Yes, we are going with metal. 29 gauge with a 45 year warranty on paint. Probably either red or a dark burgundy as that will go best with our brick color.
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Post by: Lynx on July 06, 2017, 11:56:23 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on July 05, 2017, 08:27:06 PMRead a quote yesterday that said "It's independence day every day when you don't have children."

Yes. Yes it is. Have no plans on changing that.  :nono:
I know people who have kids say they are a joy, but last night I was reminded of all the "joy" I'm missing when I drove some kids home on the church bus. One had hit another accidentally with a basketball and the other had hit the first on purpose with a fist. They spent the whole ride home, one crying and yelling and the other mocking and egging on.

Bleh!
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Post by: mini on July 06, 2017, 12:06:41 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 05, 2017, 10:14:56 PMOh now. Kids are the greatest little millstone you could ever tie around your neck. :P

You know not what you speak of. You are not a real parent untill you have at least 2 kids and one of those has to be a son.

No man is complete as a father until you've questioned your own intelligence through the actions of a son.

:ugly:
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Post by: Roscoe on July 06, 2017, 12:45:03 PM
Quote from: mini on July 06, 2017, 12:06:41 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 05, 2017, 10:14:56 PMOh now. Kids are the greatest little millstone you could ever tie around your neck. :P

You know not what you speak of. You are not a real parent untill you have at least 2 kids and one of those has to be a son.

No man is complete as a father until you've questioned your own intelligence through the actions of a son.

:ugly:
I question my intelligence through the actions of my tom boy daughter more than enough. I need no further indoctrination. After all, if I burn my right hand in the fire, I don't have to burn the left too, just to prove to myself its hot...:lol: :ugly:
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Post by: MelodyB on July 06, 2017, 05:04:22 PM
Why not? Fire is fun!

I need some watermelon. Soon.

Tired.

That is all.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 06, 2017, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on July 06, 2017, 05:04:22 PMWhy not? Fire is fun!

I need some watermelon. Soon.

Tired.

That is all.

MELBS> :hug:

Thought of you. Season 12 (or 14? whatever the latest one is lol) of Criminal Minds was up on Netflix and I watched it....DESPITE it not having Derek Morgan. Sigh.  He popped up in one episode. But....it was sad nonetheless. Between that and Spencer being in jail half the season, it was rough. lol
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Post by: Roscoe on July 07, 2017, 12:44:55 PM
Thank God it is Friday. This has been the longest short week I've ever had. And I spent money yesterday like a drunken sailor, but I think I've got everything that needed to be done accounted for. Adulting is a drag when you have to do responsible things. I'm thinking about having either a Jeep logo or a Harley symbol painted on my new roof, because that's what I wanted it to be- a Harley or a Jeep. :pound:
 I also managed to do something I'd intended to do for a while- bought some hooks and cable ties, and got all of my radio coax (cables) hung neatly beneath the eaves at the back of the house. Much neater and more organized.
 Now, I am looking forward to dealing with umpteen excuses today from my convicts...."Well, see, what had happened was...."
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Post by: mini on July 07, 2017, 01:46:16 PM
Morning.
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Post by: Heather on July 07, 2017, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on July 06, 2017, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on July 06, 2017, 05:04:22 PMWhy not? Fire is fun!

I need some watermelon. Soon.

Tired.

That is all.

MELBS> :hug:

Thought of you. Season 12 (or 14? whatever the latest one is lol) of Criminal Minds was up on Netflix and I watched it....DESPITE it not having Derek Morgan. Sigh.  He popped up in one episode. But....it was sad nonetheless. Between that and Spencer being in jail half the season, it was rough. lol

I'm only on episode 8. Thanks for the spoilers.

In other news Tuesday ended up being 13 hours with me snapping at my boss and her stiffing Brandon for 8 hours of work.

My Aldi is closed for remodeling and that makes me sad.

Yesterday was my parents 35th anniversary.

I work the next 2 days and have the maddest, most upset stomach I've ever had.....
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 07, 2017, 03:30:35 PM
haha sorry Heather!! How did I spoil it though? Spencer went in like episode 2? lol  :question:
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Post by: Heather on July 08, 2017, 02:06:30 AM
Episode 13.  I'm on 14 now.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 08, 2017, 04:40:41 PM
Totally lazy today. It's nearly noon and I've just got my carcass dressed and have zero motivation...
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 08, 2017, 05:34:03 PM
The grand kids left this morning. We went to a couple of yard sales & picked up a free generator I found on Freecycle.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 08, 2017, 09:49:04 PM
I wound up dashing to town and getting my air compressor to replace the deal that I bought at the car show. I might as well have lit $50 on fire when I bought the car show compressor- it lasted two uses before locking up. This one has a warranty.
 Did a little grocery shopping and cam home. It is HOT here....
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Post by: Lynx on July 09, 2017, 09:18:09 AM
And to think it was you I asked what brand of car compressor I should get...

Can't complain though, the one I got was good.
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Post by: Heather on July 09, 2017, 03:30:23 PM
Ended up staying home sick yesterday. Now I fear I have passed it on to Brandon. Now I woke up with a terrible headache. I'm going in today though to make up some time and give my coworker a day off since he had to come in for me on Friday. I have to get to feeling better today. Dad starts chemo tomorrow. Also tomorrow morning is his last radiation.
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Post by: mini on July 09, 2017, 05:09:49 PM
 Morning everyone!
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Post by: MelodyB on July 10, 2017, 01:15:56 AM
Made more tomato jam yesterday. It's so good!

As for Criminal minds, I just started at the beginning on Netflix. I've never watched all of them and especially not in order. So I'm going to do that.

Goodnight.
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Post by: Lynx on July 10, 2017, 02:01:35 AM
I'll trade you two quart jars of tomato jam for a gallon of pickled eggs. :D
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Post by: MelodyB on July 10, 2017, 09:24:17 AM
I actually like pickled eggs and have my own recipe that my Daddy passed down to me. And I didn't use quart jars this batch, I used 8oz jars. Lol

But we can work something out when I make it again. I'm sure I'll be getting more free tomatoes from work again soon. We have been real slow with business so we have an abundance of unused tomatoes and my manager regularly gives them away.

That's how I started this whole tomato jam stuff in the first place. I had an over abundance of maters.

:fork:

I'll let you know next time around.
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Post by: Lynx on July 10, 2017, 10:09:28 AM
Gives them away? Routinely?

So... is your workplace taking applications? :D :D :D

One thing that stands out to me about the matter is, you don't let them sit around and ruin, you make jam out of them. Or tomato preserves, or whatever you want to call them - you process them so they won't go to waste. That automatically puts you ahead of many people I know.
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Post by: mini on July 10, 2017, 10:13:04 AM
I've probably asked this before, but what is tomato jam?
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Post by: Roscoe on July 10, 2017, 12:54:05 PM
Ugh. Back to being fat. I've got to lose- my sciatica is back to giving me fits and if I'm under 245 or so, that doesn't happen.
 And I feel like crud- and slightly overwhelmed between work and life in general. I need a day or two or Rusty time, but that can't happen for a couple weeks.
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Post by: MelodyB on July 10, 2017, 01:35:53 PM
Yeah she gave me 4 boxes one day and I have three to the soup kitchen and made jam and stewed tomatoes out of the one box I kept. And this this time, I made jam and took the remainder to church for people to get a few to take home and eat.

One thing that never gets wasted for me and my family is tomatoes. Dad used to get boxes of old half bad ones at the flea markets and such and I would cut the bad parts off and cook them down and freeze in baggies for chili and speg sauce. We used tomatoes in everything and I still do. I'm glad I discovered the jam now. It's so good as well!

Mini- tomato jam is exactly what it says. Like any other fruit jam, it's sweet and you eat it on toast or whatever. I've eaten it on crackers with cream cheese as a snack, with toast for breakfast, on my hamburger, on a bologna sandwich, on a sausage biscuit, and my Pastor tried it on a PB sandwich.

I make it with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, fresh ginger, brown sugar, and a host of other spices such as chili powder, nutmeg, clove, garlic, and cinnamon. Simmer all that together for about 5 hours and then can it. Yummmmmy.
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Post by: Lynx on July 10, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
I can't decide whether your tomato jam is closer to salsa or my chili, minus the kidney beans and meat...
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Post by: Roscoe on July 10, 2017, 11:30:17 PM
It do sound kinda tasty...
Today was a long day at work. Busy all day, as usual. It's a good thing I actually like my job, because they like to steadily overload you. When I hired in, I was told our caseload ideally would be between 50 and 80 people. I have close to 150. And I got word today that they have me schedule for a Field Training Officer class in August. I JUST now started to feeling like I have a decent grip on the job- and now they want to make me a trainer!
My boss informed me that there are "some perks that will come with it you'll enjoy" but didn't mention what those perks were...At any rate, instead of being Negative Norm about the added responsibility, I'm going to look at it as they think I do a great job and want me to show others how to be like me. LOL
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Post by: Heather on July 10, 2017, 11:58:55 PM
Ended up not working yesterday due to Joe wanting all the hours. Which was probably for the better.

Dad "graduated" radiation today. He got hugs and a blanket from the center. First day of chemo is done now too. 2 more days to go then 1 more round in August. His red count was low today though so if it stays where it currently is we are looking at a blood transfusion in a few weeks  :smirk2:
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 11, 2017, 01:35:39 AM
No fun, Heather. Hopefully the count will get better.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 11, 2017, 05:03:24 PM
Roscoe must be out chasing "clients". What about the rest of y'all?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 11, 2017, 05:32:35 PM
I'm here.

Can't seem to focus on much this week.

Allergies are awful.

Behind in my school work.
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Post by: Nelle on July 11, 2017, 05:46:24 PM
I have to find a way to be a stay-at-home-something, haha. Vacation spoiled me really badly.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 11, 2017, 08:40:32 PM
I am indeed chasing "clients/thugs/job security". I've got two that have dropped off the face of the earth. Well, they ain't seeing me like they supposed too- I wish they'd drop off the face of the earth, be less issues for me..:lol:
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Post by: Lynx on July 11, 2017, 11:40:38 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on July 11, 2017, 05:03:24 PMRoscoe must be out chasing "clients". What about the rest of y'all?
I'm pickling 120 eggs. If you gotta stink up the house, might as well do a whole bunch so you won't have to do it as often.

Peeling them all is the tedious part.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 12, 2017, 03:34:18 AM
Wow, that's a lot of peeling. Where'd you get so many eggs?
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Post by: Lynx on July 12, 2017, 11:47:10 AM
This is southwest Tennessee, ma'am. I know multiple people who raise chickens.
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Post by: Heather on July 12, 2017, 03:59:53 PM
I did something yesterday I swore I would never do. After 2+ years of marriage, I finally, legally, changed my name. There was a whole lot of issues and baggage I had to sort through to get to this point, but it's been on my mind since a church service back in Jan or Feb and God has been dealing with me about it since then. Granted, I've had it on various social media since then but I finally went to the social security office and made it official yesterday.
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Post by: Lynx on July 12, 2017, 06:10:15 PM
:sing:
You changed my name
You called me forgiven
You changed my name
You called me redeemed
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Post by: Roscoe on July 13, 2017, 03:02:43 AM
:hi: Been a busy day. And the new weight loss assistance pill named Alli  has wrecked havoc on me. And I have to go to Texarkana tomorrow for training. But if I can get through that, I can take off Friday and pick up the roofing material.
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Post by: Lynx on July 13, 2017, 10:42:42 AM
So it turns out Alli is not your ally?
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Post by: Roscoe on July 13, 2017, 11:15:07 AM
Quote from: Lynx on July 13, 2017, 10:42:42 AMSo it turns out Alli is not your ally?
At this point I would consider that we have a truce- but it could be considered an enemy. :lol:
It's doing exactly what it claims to do- just a tad more effectively than I expected.
 Off to Texarkana. Wish my coworker would hurry up and get here- I'm not fond of cutting it close. It's a three hour drive and we're to be there by ten....
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 13, 2017, 03:46:50 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 13, 2017, 11:15:07 AM
Quote from: Lynx on July 13, 2017, 10:42:42 AMSo it turns out Alli is not your ally?
At this point I would consider that we have a truce- but it could be considered an enemy. :lol:
It's doing exactly what it claims to do- just a tad more effectively than I expected.
 Off to Texarkana. Wish my coworker would hurry up and get here- I'm not fond of cutting it close. It's a three hour drive and we're to be there by ten....


What's it doing?! lol
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 13, 2017, 06:03:18 PM
Caught up on my homework.

Just ate a scrambled egg sandwich.  :fork:

Reallly wish I could nap. :sleep:
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Post by: Roscoe on July 13, 2017, 09:59:48 PM

Quote from: Roscoe on July 13, 2017, 11:15:07 AM
Quote from: Lynx on July 13, 2017, 10:42:42 AMSo it turns out Alli is not your ally?
At this point I would consider that we have a truce- but it could be considered an enemy. :lol:
It's doing exactly what it claims to do- just a tad more effectively than I expected.
 Off to Texarkana. Wish my coworker would hurry up and get here- I'm not fond of cutting it close. It's a three hour drive and we're to be there by ten....


What's it doing?! lol
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Well, without  being to graphic... it's causing me to develop an intensely person  relationship with a small designated room in my house that is known as a water closet in some cultures.
It claims to "block your system  from absorbing a pot of fat in the diet and causing it to be eliminated from the body"
I didn't think the elimination route through before taking it...lol
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Post by: Lynx on July 13, 2017, 10:23:16 PM
Now follow that up with a can of sauerkraut. By the time you get over that you'll be one cleaned-out dude.

Or better yet, go out for mexi... nah, that would be overkill and might actually kill ya.
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Post by: Heather on July 14, 2017, 12:16:41 AM
I've heard of many people who tried that Alli to make fast friends with their toilet. One lady I know would wear Depends just in case.


I got sunburnt yesterday at the campground.
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Post by: MelodyB on July 14, 2017, 01:43:17 AM
You could probably just take a bunch of laxative every day and achieve the same thing for cheaper.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 14, 2017, 02:00:20 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on July 14, 2017, 01:43:17 AMYou could probably just take a bunch of laxative every day and achieve the same thing for cheaper.
I think I'll pass. No pun intended. LOL
I took today off. Got some things to do, one of which will be unpleasant. I gotta go tell the little Christian school Chey's gone to for the past 6 years that she won't be attending this year. I am certain we've made the right decision for Chey, and that's what is important, but I still feel disloyal and worried that the school may not survive. We are the 4th family I know of to pull our child out for this coming year and the school was already struggling, with around 13 kids.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 14, 2017, 02:44:26 PM
Why are you pulling her out of it?!

So glad it's finally Friday! :clap:
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Post by: Heather on July 14, 2017, 02:46:31 PM
Will she be homeschooling or going to a different school?

It's the start of my 2 horribly long days at work. There are only 3 of us and I'm the one who makes the schedule. I try to rotate the 2 others to be off on Friday or Saturday that way I can have Sundays off. Of course the one lady has complained because she has worked "every" sunday since the move back in March. Her Sunday shift is 4 hours, 5 at the longest. I politely reminded her that I've worked a 9 hour shift every Friday and Saturday since the same time with the exception of 1 Saturday and 2 sick days. Her complaining stopped rather quickly. I really try to keep everyone happy and even offered to switch her to the closer on Sundays but she hates to close. I told her pick what she hated more and I'll work around it.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 15, 2017, 03:14:00 AM
 Okay- Lengthy response here.....
Chey is going to be homeschooled, by a lady that is a close family friend who worked for the school for 14 years. Backstory- our friend was a kindergarten teacher there and taught Chey from kindergarten and assisted up until last year. When her daughter graduated, she quit and returned to college to finish her degree, which she had nearly had when she quit school to get married 25 years ago..
 Having accomplished that, she has been unable to find a job, and due to family circumstances, adopted a family member's little girl (just a bit younger than Chey.)
 When she left, a lot of the passion left too. In the last year, Chey has struggled and it didn't seem like staff were taking time to help her. Rather, it seemed she got "You know how to do that."... If you know anything about  the Accelerated Christian Education  (ACE) system, you know that each workbook, or PACE, builds on what the last taught you. And if you fail (less than 80% on a test), you take the PACE again until you know it and pass the test.
 Last year, Chey failed a couple of Math PACES- it's not her best subject, but even so, she's always gotten "A's".
They really ticked me off, because while she was working on the failed PACE, they issued her the next one, and wanted her to do them both at the same time! How in the blazes do you expect anyone to do work that they don't understand, and pass??? It depressed Chey, made me mad, and generally made life miserable. I went to the school and before I left she was back to one Math PACE, just like ACE recommends.

When Sis Renee mentioned her adopted daughter was having the same issues, and at least three other kids reported similar things- well, I felt something needed to be done, but didn't know what. It's the only Christian school in this area. Sis Renee decided that she was going to homeschool her daughter and her niece, and offered to homeschool Chey as well if we would pay the fees and buy materials.

It seems to be a win-win. Chey will get love, help, and firmness. Ms Renee knows all of her weaknesses and has always had her performing on "A" levels. And Kake ( her daughter) will have a friend to keep it from seeming too isolated.
 And when I went and told the school administrator- I think he got mad!! He was polite, but I read body language for a living and have for years. I'm fairly decent at it....he.was.ticked.
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Post by: Lynx on July 15, 2017, 10:59:44 AM
Hey great! I was doing ACE at my own PACE back when Mom home schooled me. (Of course that was back when my neighbors were riding to school on the bronto-bus, but...)

Good to know ACE is still around. Those books had a good way of explaining things in a way I could understand.
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Post by: Heather on July 15, 2017, 03:23:05 PM
I was just curious. I'm glad she has someone who knows the material and knows how she learns. I've had such mixed feelings about homeschooling. I'm friends with one family who did homeschool and did AMAZING! All 5 children are incredibly well rounded. 3 went onto university degrees and 1 is working on a degree while in the Navy. Then there are people like my sister in law who pulled her daughter out to homeschool because she was tired of keeping up with taking her to and from school and I don't think she has done 1 bit of work since last October. [My sister in law never graduated either.] I've seen every scenario in between.

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Post by: Roscoe on July 15, 2017, 03:54:41 PM
Yeah, if it had been anyone else teaching I'd have been skeptical. But Ms Nee knows and loves Chey like her own. I'm blessed to not have to worry in that regard.
And I too did the ACE thing for the first 10 years of schooling. Our church had a Christian school and my mama was the kindergarten teacher. It shut down due to lack of funds and personnel in the middle of my 9th grade year and I had to go to public school. But it proved its worth to me- when they tested me to enter public school, they said I was at 12th grade levels in everything but math, which I struggled with, and I was on the 9th grade level in it..so I know it provides a good basis.
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Post by: Nelle on July 15, 2017, 05:27:58 PM
Second Saturday in a row working.. Trying very hard to catch up on all this paperwork that I somehow managed to put on a backburner this long. I know I won't get it caught up today, but I'll have LESS to do next week anyway! :)

Husband & I went to a Frontier League ball game last night here close. His work helps sponsor the team, so they have a cute little table that we get to sit at when we get tickets. We got tickets for last night & tonight.. and we might still go tonight depending on the temperature. Jose Canseco will be there on Sunday, but we don't have tickets to that one. Fine by me.. I would like a little chill-out time in my home on Sunday evening after several weeks of constantly being on-the-go and away from home.

I think our cats have somehow convinced themselves that every single time we leave the house, we're never coming back. They're stuck like glue when I come home, haha. Sweet tho.. cause they're annoying and cute little kiddos. Our boy cat has learned the behaviors of our girl cat to get extra lovins. He use to be more like a "touch me not" cat who only occasionally wanted petted, but now he gets all snuggly too haha.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 15, 2017, 07:46:40 PM
Quote from: Heather on July 15, 2017, 03:23:05 PMI was just curious. I'm glad she has someone who knows the material and knows how she learns. I've had such mixed feelings about homeschooling. I'm friends with one family who did homeschool and did AMAZING! All 5 children are incredibly well rounded. 3 went onto university degrees and 1 is working on a degree while in the Navy. Then there are people like my sister in law who pulled her daughter out to homeschool because she was tired of keeping up with taking her to and from school and I don't think she has done 1 bit of work since last October. [My sister in law never graduated either.] I've seen every scenario in between.


I've seen both extremes, also. Some of the kiddos that I know that did ACE can't even spell. :(
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Post by: Lynx on July 16, 2017, 09:36:10 AM
Those kids wouldn't get away with not learning to spell with MY mother.

In local news, I think I'll try making carbonara for breakfast.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 16, 2017, 03:02:52 PM
I have rediscovered the secret of weight loss. It is possible to literally work your tail off. The guys came over yesterday to roof the house. I expected a crew of 5 or 6 people. Two showed up- my roofer and his nephew. The rest of the crew didn't come in. Being completely unable to stand by and watch, I helped out by dragging the heavy metal panels around to where they were needed, and other assorted tasks. I also smoked some ribs and grilled some burgers for them. Even after eating ribs and burgers, I was down two lbs yesterday.
And the roof is 3/4 of the way finished. They still have 6 panels to put on the back side of the house, finish the trim work and do the shop,probably 5 hours total. They are gonna come back tomorrow and finish it up. It looks great. My next projects will be gutters for the front -a storm got them a few years ago and I've procrastinated putting them back up- and a rollup door for the shop. Spending the money hurts, but the place looks so much better.
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Post by: Heather on July 16, 2017, 06:50:06 PM
My aunt and uncle bought new to them furniture, went to pick it up, loaded it up, and my aunt decided she didn't like the color. My uncle called and asked for our address so Brandon and I received a whole new living room set!!! We had been discussing going out and actually purchasing our first couch [we've had hand me downs from the landlord and campus provided furniture] and the Lord decided to just bless us with more free furniture!! It's nice too. It's an oversized couch, chair, and chaise lounge. Our 1 cat approves, 1 doesn't care as long as he can cuddle with me, and the other one freaks out every time he comes in the living room because it's changed. lol.

Church was awesome today!! Such a sweet yet empowering presence in the service today. Plus my friend announced her pregnancy! Yay for other people having babies!!!

Now onto housework since husband apparently forgot how to do his laundry and went to work with 2 different colored socks today. Hehe.
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Post by: MelodyB on July 16, 2017, 08:24:38 PM
I know a couple who is 4 months along, they found out it was a boy last week, and i was over at their apartment and she told me all about it and I'm bursting with excitement and they haven't announced it to anyone other than family yet. I'm dying with this secret! Lol

I'm glad she trusted me among the first to know, but I can't wait till the rest of our church family know so we can openly discuss this precious baby!
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Post by: mini on July 16, 2017, 08:54:56 PM
Busy weekend.

Our dog of 10 years passed away about 2 months ago.  We had talked about getting several kinds of dogs, but yesterday we went and got a German Shepherd.

Here's a video we did with her:  https://youtu.be/4ZBfBFuJXac

Not quite the chihuahua Roscoe wanted me to get, but if she gets hungry she can have a chihuahua or two for dinner...

:ugly:

Anyway, that's about all. 
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 17, 2017, 12:01:49 AM
I have another grand baby on the way. :bigcheese:
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Post by: mini on July 17, 2017, 12:31:09 AM
Wait....who's?
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 17, 2017, 02:12:05 AM
Alex's.

I like your new puppy. We had a German shepherd/husky mix. He was great!
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Post by: Roscoe on July 17, 2017, 03:15:57 AM
I was ready to torture Robbie. :pound: Congrats, though,Fuzzy. And in sharing, I love Facebook. Awesome platform to share with your friends, know what's going on....but sometimes...lord. Apparently a young man who recently got the holy ghost and has been coming with his girlfriend to our church decided to break up with her. She is a little, uhm, immature. Without being judgmental I'm not sure she doesn't have some mental challenges.

Her mother and half of her family- coincidently about half the church- have blown up facebook with pointed posts about men not being men, and other veiled references. Drama. Pure Drama. If I were magically powered as a facebook administrator with power to delete accounts, I'd disable every one of 'em.
They're 18 and 19. Things happen. The adults don't need to act like a 10 year old...:pound: Pure stupidity. Squared.
And back to work tomorrow. Bah.
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Post by: mini on July 17, 2017, 01:23:40 PM
Work.

Roscoe is currently ignoring my texts.

Dog is like a 2 year old.  I keep on getting up at 4 am with her.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 17, 2017, 04:04:05 PM
Anddd Roscoe that's exactly why I DON'T have Facebook. Pass!  :noo:

Slaving away over here in my pjs. :hypocrite:

Took a muscle relaxer and an opiate for my ridiculous headache last night. (second day of having one in a row)
Coincidentally those two meds are for my hands/carpal tunnel. But I think they work more for the tension headaches I get than they do for my carpal tunnel.

I think that's the only answer for the headaches. Nothing else seems to be the answer. They're not migraines. And I can't figure out specific triggers. Ugh. From all research they're just tension headaches - which can basically be triggered by a plethora of things.

Bodies are dumb. :roll:

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Post by: Nelle on July 17, 2017, 04:56:17 PM
Back at work today.

I get to see my family this weekend. My brother & his wife will be in from California as well. I only see them once or twice a year, if we're lucky. I feel like Lian is as much my sister now as my brother is my sibling. I feel like people might think it sounds weird though if I start saying "my brother and sister are flying in today." instead of designating her as a 'sister-in-law/love'.. I've been wanting to make the transition, because seriously - I won the prize as far as getting a sister from my brother's marriage!! :D She's exactly what he needed, and exactly what our family needed. I love her, haha.


My friend (who also happens to be married to my husband's cousin) is being induced today. She wasn't originally scheduled to deliver until Aug 2nd, and no one has breathed a word about any complications. Her husband just announced her inducing on FB.. and neither myself or my husband had a clue what's going on. Kinda frustrating, but that's the least of our family issues up here, haha. Praying a smooth delivery and Olivia's safe arrival. Glad I'll get to meet her this weekend too! :D

On the rest of my serious stuff.. Jeremy has been hounding me for going on 5+ years about moving to Nevada. His best friend from the Navy (they're really just like brothers, haha) lives there with his family. These are the people we just recently met up with in South Dakota for a camping vacation. I of course love them as well. It was VERY hard leaving that day. I've been giving in more and more to the talk of moving, but I'm just.. VERY risk averse. I cannot easily make life changing decisions, and I feel like I'm the main one who wants to approach the topic prayerfully. We could make more money out there, we could do activities that we enjoy, no family drama, but UPC churches aren't in abundance in their area, and that's been a HUGE issue for me in the decision making. Jeremy obviously cares about church as well, but he's quicker to say "we'll figure it out" instead of worrying about it beforehand. I would also like a fresh start - away from my husband's family. It's been an extremely sore spot for us our entire marriage - one that we're actually in agreement on.. we don't bicker about his family issues, we mutually agree that it's a frustrating black hole for us. We love them, but we're not growing here. I don't know why I'm rambling on... probably because I'm worried about this HUGE decision. I would appreciate any and all prayers for direction/guidance/wisdom. We're going to float the idea again to my parents, because they've been anti-Nevada as well, but I think it's mostly because I have been so against it as well. I'm going to research more on churches in the area this week..

On positive/less-serious news, Monday hasn't been too bad today! I only had two days off the past two weeks, but.. I'm chugging along on my paperwork! Hopefully soon I'll have a cleared off desk, lol.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 17, 2017, 05:09:48 PM
Nelle I call my brother's wife my sister too....so you're not alone there. haha....I always refer to them as my brother and sister....so yea could be awkward haha....
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Post by: Lynx on July 17, 2017, 05:52:28 PM
Nelle is there anyway you could visit the town y'all are thinking about moving to and test driving a church or two? In my experience usually you can feel what kind of church it is as soon as you step through the door.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 17, 2017, 07:15:21 PM
Monday is kicking my tail. Had to use my lunch break to dash home and see that the roofers are finished...the place is beautiful.  Now I'm snatching bites of an apple between clients and still have two tons to do.....
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 17, 2017, 09:20:36 PM
It's getting hot. Supposed to break the 100* mark this week. :shine:
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Post by: Lynx on July 18, 2017, 11:19:21 AM
That's why I like living in Tennessee. In Arizona breaking 100 is just a normal summer day. Up in the northern states it can get down to -30 in winter. Here going over 100 or below 0 are both newsworthy.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 18, 2017, 12:30:52 PM
Thankfully they've changed the forecast.now high is only supposed to be 96.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 18, 2017, 12:42:53 PM
:hi:. We've had a moderate summer for Arkansas. More rain than normal and even though it's been hot, it's not been "boiling the car paint" hot like we have seen.
I got home last night and went to work on cleaning up the roofing scraps, ect. Got everything loaded on the trailer and knocked out the mowing. I still need to rent a pole saw and trim up some of the trees, severely prune the Wisteria Vine that has gone nuts and brought several friends with it, and build/repair a door on the shop.
 Oh, and I need to change out rusty's alternator and fix his cranky starter wire that's causing him to have moments of none starting.
And that's just the things I need to do right away at the house. I'm scared to look at my work caseload...
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Post by: Nelle on July 18, 2017, 02:43:10 PM
Quote from: Lynx on July 17, 2017, 05:52:28 PMNelle is there anyway you could visit the town y'all are thinking about moving to and test driving a church or two? In my experience usually you can feel what kind of church it is as soon as you step through the door.

I'm hoping to be able to do that when we get to visit. I've never been to the area at all, but Jeremy has been to visit for a couple of hunting trips. I told Jeremy that when we get to go together, I'd really like to get a couple in mind that are the most feasible distance-wise, and visit them to get a real 'feel.' Hopefully we can go sometime in the next 6 months to visit!
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Post by: Heather on July 18, 2017, 02:52:44 PM
Sunday at church I made the people around me snort, giggle. At the end of service they announced my friend's pregnancy [who is also the Pastor's daughter] so he was praying over the end of service and had us repeat after him. At the portion where he was praying for God to look over and prosper us and our children, I said 'Me and my cats'.

Coworker was sick yesterday and I sent him home early. I hope he's better today because I don't want to work with the boss. Things go so much smoother when she isn't there.

Day off tomorrow. Was thinking about going hiking but considering we are under a heat advisory for the next 5 days it may not be the best time.
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Post by: taco_harvell on July 19, 2017, 12:35:07 AM
 :hi:
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Post by: taco_harvell on July 19, 2017, 01:22:36 AM
Quote from: Lynx on July 18, 2017, 11:19:21 AMThat's why I like living in Tennessee. In Arizona breaking 100 is just a normal summer day. Up in the northern states it can get down to -30 in winter. Here going over 100 or below 0 are both newsworthy.
I'll take dry Arizona heat over the humid southeast heat any day!
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Post by: taco_harvell on July 19, 2017, 01:24:48 AM
Why when I click on certain links does it try to sell me godplace.com for $1750? :question:  :o
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Post by: Roscoe on July 19, 2017, 02:31:32 AM
 :jumping:  Wow! The taco has wandered back in!!

About time you came home..
And in sharing, Bro Wilson just called me as excited as a 10 year old with his first bb gun. Fred the '51 Ford , after five years of work and failed projects, came to life tonight. The mighty 5.3 Engine sure sounded good. I can't wait to see it on the road!
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Post by: Roscoe on July 19, 2017, 01:59:03 PM
Morning. I have been abandoned in my office. Everyone went to court and left me here. And I have a  headache. It would not be a good idea for anyone to cross me today.:pound: I had a guy in a few ago I nearly snapped on before I realized he was teasing. I will probably attempt to slip out for ribs today with my wife, because I need them.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 19, 2017, 02:49:45 PM
It's going to be hot today, you can feel it early.
We exchanged some spark plugs that had a 5 year warranty, it's the second time to exchange. I guess most folks don't keep a vehicle that long. The auto part girl didn't seem too happy about it. ;)
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Post by: Roscoe on July 20, 2017, 12:33:44 PM
Probably be out of the office all day. Home visits. YAY!
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 20, 2017, 02:45:44 PM
I'm in/out of the "office" today too.

Neuro follow-up at 10:30.
Then I'm dropping my car off at my car guy for inspection, oil change, and AC check-up.
Which is coincidentally down the street from my parents, so pops will pick me up and I'll continue "working" from home at their house....where I'll more snuggle the dog than work until my car is ready.

 :waving:  :hypocrite:
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Post by: Heather on July 20, 2017, 03:48:15 PM
Tuesday at work was pretty bad. If I sat down, I was freezing. If I stood up, I was having hot flashes. There are some other things going on too that makes us suspect I'm going through early menopause. All I can say is Yes Lord and Amen! Let's do this and get it over with!

Yesterday's day of relaxing was averted because the belt on my car decided to shred on the interstate. Best we can figure is the alt started the wiggle and slipped the belt. Parts of the shredded belt ended up getting caught up in my ac clutch though. I can't do anything little. I just have to go big with everything. LOL. Thankfully the belt was still under warranty and we are keeping an eye on my alt.

Nelle-I understand about the in-law situation. We are in the area for at least 2 more years for Brandon's undergrad. However, after that time we will HAVE to move for his PhD. He tried to go to Knoxville [2 hours away] right out of high school and his entire family flipped out. That is the closest place he is looking at. I can't wait to be away from them.
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Post by: Nelle on July 20, 2017, 05:17:22 PM
That's exciting to be looking to move!! I'm better if I know we have to.. like for a job or school, haha.


I'm eating my leftover PH pizza and a leftover bbq pork rind coated baked chicken sandwich on Hawaiian bread. (YUUUUUUUUUM!!) Seriously.. that chicken was good, and I don't even 'do' pork rinds. The thought of them always (and still does) grosses me out. haha..

I'm so ready for the weekend. I need my calm place (my momma/daddy's house). I get to see familyyy!
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 20, 2017, 08:32:25 PM
:shine: :hi:
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Post by: sunlight on July 20, 2017, 09:18:58 PM
:waves:
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Post by: Heather on July 21, 2017, 12:29:22 AM
Chel-I talked about you at work today. A lady come in so excited to stand in 2 states at one time [thanks to the Geico commercial] and I had to talk about you doing it incredibly late at night with fog rolling in.

also *hugs*
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Post by: sunlight on July 21, 2017, 03:48:40 AM
Quote from: Heather on July 21, 2017, 12:29:22 AMChel-I talked about you at work today. A lady come in so excited to stand in 2 states at one time [thanks to the Geico commercial] and I had to talk about you doing it incredibly late at night with fog rolling in.

also *hugs*

I had a lot of fun that night... that is a favorite memory of mine.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 21, 2017, 02:19:56 PM
Back in the "office" today.

Neuro appointment went ok. He's still concerned/working on the headaches I have.
He's upping the dosage on the preventative medicine I'm taking and also gave me pain med directly for headaches and to discontinue use of any OTC pain med for the headaches. Also have to continue keeping a headache tracker and see him again in 6 weeks.  :noo:

Saw the car guy. Inspection and oil change done. AC check done but compressor is on it's way out. Sigh. :roll: In the middle of Texas summer heat. So like it could go now? Or wait until winter. My luck. We'll see.

Having Red Lobster lunch with the bosses today for my birthday! Mm can't wait. :fork:
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Post by: Roscoe on July 21, 2017, 02:45:34 PM
Ugh. Feel like the stuff on Cheese's ( our late lamented cohort who has deserted us) boots. I would've called in, but too much work to get done. Deadlines, um, inhale mightily and suddenly. 
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Post by: Lynx on July 21, 2017, 05:36:39 PM
 Church homecoming dinner tomorrow at 5 p.m. Everybody welcome. Don't bother bringing any food, just bring an appetite. We always have way too much food and it is all much too good.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 22, 2017, 02:44:18 AM
Too bad I'm miles away. And we have company coming over. And tomorrow I need to do tons of clean up work....and mow the yard, among other things.
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Post by: Heather on July 22, 2017, 02:57:51 PM
Yesterday went downhill quick. Within 30 minutes of being at work I was called out to the cancer center. My dad drove himself out there with his blood levels essentially bottoming out. My mom tried to talk him out of going because he normally is pretty out of it for a week after chemo [this was week 2 though...] but if he hadn't, he would have ended up in the hospital over the weekend [and that's the good outcome]. I'm incredibly thankful for an amazing boss and coworker who covered for me. They gave him fluids and some meds to hopefully boost his levels to get them stable. We go back on Wednesday for more labs and fluids but he has to call in on Monday to check in with the nurses. Mom and I are going to have a come to Jesus meeting this afternoon. If he needs to go to the doctor, then he needs to go. It isn't like he has the sniffles. He has super angry cancer. Sheesh.
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Post by: Lynx on July 23, 2017, 12:26:21 PM
Howdy y'all.

So I have a strategy for homecoming dinners. I get two bites of everything that looks interesting. That way I don't explode, I don't throw good food away that I couldn't finish and I also don't drive home wondering what some dishes would have tasted like.

Last night my strategy failed me. I got two bites of everything that looked good and I still had a very full plate by the time I got to the end of the line.

At least I didn't have a sugar coma. Sis. Carol brought two of her buttermilk pies, but I exercised restraint and only had half a slice (instead of following my instincts and eating half a pie.) I'm not sure how I did it, but it involved reminding myself repeatedly that diabetes runs in my family and I really don't want to become a diabetic myself.

Her buttermilk pies are the stuff of legend. She's a manager at my w*rkplace and she occasionally brings a couple pies to w*rk. Last time she brought some, I mentioned to the maintenance man that he really ought to try a slice of that buttermilk pie. "Well I might try it." I said, "No you really, really need to try that pie in there. Let's put it this way, the only reason I'm telling you about those pies is because I've already had a slice and diabetes runs in my family. If it weren't for that I wouldn't be telling you about those pies because there wouldn't be any pies left to tell you about."
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Post by: Roscoe on July 23, 2017, 08:02:54 PM
Buttermilk pies. So good, and relatively simple too.
We had our new associate pastor and his family over last night. Cooked garlic smashed tators, Hamburgers in mushroom gravy, corn, and green beans- just simple country food but it was good. I spent most all day trying to get things cleaned up for their visit. My lawn has worn me out lately. But slowly, things are coming together..
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Post by: Lynx on July 24, 2017, 11:16:39 AM
Well all the church homecoming kerfuffle is over. No more music practice, no more revival services. Back to normal life.

For the record, leftover pimento cheese is a great sandwich spread. For a turkey sandwich it beats plain ole mayo by three miles.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 24, 2017, 12:46:14 PM
Location :Work
Mood: Ill, Grumpy
Likelihood of it improving: NIL
Probability of someone being injured after annoying me, aka "poke the bear": Very High
Probability of telephone being thrown across room: Also Very High
Advice to average person: Leave. Me. Alone.


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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 24, 2017, 02:50:35 PM
Why is it Monday once more?  :noo:
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Post by: Nelle on July 24, 2017, 05:45:31 PM
Mom let me take home a hamburger patty from what Dad grilled on Saturday. I'm currently crying because it's over halfway gone and I want one more..
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Post by: Lynx on July 24, 2017, 06:17:57 PM
The only food that makes me cry is onions. Well, that and horseradish, AKA wasabi.
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Post by: sunlight on July 24, 2017, 07:19:34 PM
Robbie is going to help me build some massive windchimes!
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 24, 2017, 07:39:28 PM
:couch:
 I have nothing interesting to say.
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Post by: mini on July 25, 2017, 12:14:20 PM
It's been a week since I shared.

Our new pup is doing good. I actually slept from 10 pm to 5 am this morning, and didn't have to get up several times in the night.

We bought my daughter a Jeep this past weekend. 1995 Wrangler. Then we drove it 100 miles home. In 100 degree weather. No top. Good weight loss program though. I lost 10 pounds in that trip.

Other than that, life goes on.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 25, 2017, 12:57:41 PM
Urgh. Back at work. Marginally better mood vs. yesterday. Wanting some time off that isn't ate up with needs to help others, do things, just time to chill- but I don't see that happening soon.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 25, 2017, 03:14:28 PM
Made sausage gravy and biscuits this morning. Twas delicious.

Now I'm just sitting here.
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Post by: Heather on July 25, 2017, 03:15:32 PM
Quote from: mini on July 25, 2017, 12:14:20 PMIt's been a week since I shared.

Our new pup is doing good. I actually slept from 10 pm to 5 am this morning, and didn't have to get up several times in the night.

We bought my daughter a Jeep this past weekend. 1995 Wrangler. Then we drove it 100 miles home. In 100 degree weather. No top. Good weight loss program though. I lost 10 pounds in that trip.

Other than that, life goes on.

bought her a Jeep? As in she is now of an appropriate age to drive? Geez I'm aging......

worked yesterday. work today. cancer center tomorrow. praying dad's levels have went up.
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Post by: mini on July 25, 2017, 04:16:30 PM
She will be 16 in December. We have been looking, and found a drivable project. She's happy.
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Post by: sunlight on July 25, 2017, 05:03:18 PM
This is the one that beeps the horn  randomly?
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Post by: mini on July 25, 2017, 05:41:34 PM
Yes. I think I need to get that fixed... LOL
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Post by: Nelle on July 25, 2017, 06:43:33 PM
LOL. Maybe not..


Eating leftover chicken & pasta. Love this pasta... so fluffy!! My lunch is late in the day - so my afternoon will BREEZE by! Yay!
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Post by: Roscoe on July 25, 2017, 09:13:55 PM
Quote from: sunlight on July 25, 2017, 05:03:18 PMThis is the one that beeps the horn  randomly?
That- I literally laughed until I cried watching that. For those of you without facebook, you totally need Mini to post a link to his Youtube account.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 25, 2017, 10:03:01 PM
And in sharing- Guess who got his work bragged on and held up as "the perfect example" in the area wide agency meeting today? Me, that's who. Made my day. When the boss started the conversation with-" And for violation reports, let's look at this one done today by Officer Moses.." I thought, "Oh dear Lord, I'm done."  She's not really known for praises, but actually has a bit of a reputation for picking things apart, sometimes for no apparent reason.
But she surprised me. Apparently I have found favor in her eyes. :P
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Post by: Lynx on July 26, 2017, 10:58:40 AM
Way to go Bobby! You deserve a cookie.

Wait... never mind. Don't want to ruin the diet. I'll eat the cookie for you.
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Post by: sunlight on July 26, 2017, 02:26:19 PM
One of Robbie's African cichlids has babies...
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Post by: Roscoe on July 26, 2017, 02:35:27 PM
Quote from: sunlight on July 26, 2017, 02:26:19 PMOne of Robbie's African cichlids has babies...
I totally read that as "one of Robbie's African Chillun's.." LOL
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Post by: mini on July 26, 2017, 03:48:50 PM
:ugly:
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Post by: Roscoe on July 26, 2017, 05:48:02 PM
Just taunted Sasquatch with pictures of a delicious rib dinner. So much for diets. And what is an "African cichlids"?
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 26, 2017, 06:36:56 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 26, 2017, 05:48:02 PMAnd what is an "African cichlids"?
:stupid:
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Post by: Heather on July 27, 2017, 12:29:29 AM
Dad's blood levels were absolutely, utterly terrible today. The plummeted even more than they were last week. So, he got to have his first blood transfusion today. Good news is, we definitely know we [me and him] have the same blood type. Granted I'm O- so I can donate to anymore, but it'll be cool if I can donate straight to him [which I can if this becomes a regular thing. I just go the week before.].

Now I'm home picking up after the world's messiest, most forgetful husband and trying to figure out how we are going to pay bills and survive the next 3 weeks.
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Post by: Lynx on July 27, 2017, 01:49:25 AM
I always thought those cichlids things were flowers, but now I don't know. Guess I'll go google it.

Word googled. They're fish, a kind that is popular for aquariums. No meat on them at all, not worth frying up.
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Post by: sunlight on July 27, 2017, 05:22:02 AM
Quote from: MsJennJenn on July 26, 2017, 06:36:56 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 26, 2017, 05:48:02 PMAnd what is an "African cichlids"?
:stupid:

Quote from: Lynx on July 27, 2017, 01:49:25 AMI always thought those cichlids things were flowers, but now I don't know. Guess I'll go google it.

Word googled. They're fish, a kind that is popular for aquariums. No meat on them at all, not worth frying up.

Yup. Pretty much. They are colorful small aquarium fish that are fun to watch because they chase each other around and have feeding frenzies when they are fed. They also carry their baby fish in their mouths while they develop, and then when they are born- they do so by spitting them out. :grin: how easy...
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Post by: taco_harvell on July 27, 2017, 06:32:27 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 19, 2017, 02:31:32 AM:jumping:  Wow! The taco has wandered back in!!

About time you came home..
And in sharing, Bro Wilson just called me as excited as a 10 year old with his first bb gun. Fred the '51 Ford , after five years of work and failed projects, came to life tonight. The mighty 5.3 Engine sure sounded good. I can't wait to see it on the road!
I figured when they made you admin everyone would get banned. lol
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Post by: taco_harvell on July 27, 2017, 06:36:34 AM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 25, 2017, 10:03:01 PMAnd in sharing- Guess who got his work bragged on and held up as "the perfect example" in the area wide agency meeting today? Me, that's who. Made my day. When the boss started the conversation with-" And for violation reports, let's look at this one done today by Officer Moses.." I thought, "Oh dear Lord, I'm done."  She's not really known for praises, but actually has a bit of a reputation for picking things apart, sometimes for no apparent reason.
But she surprised me. Apparently I have found favor in her eyes. :P
Low expectations around there? :ugly:  :ugly:  :ugly:  :ugly:
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Post by: Lynx on July 27, 2017, 10:44:40 AM
Last night I picked up the boy I always pick up on the church bus route, and two of his friends came with him. This boy is physically fourteen but he looks ten and mentally he's about six. His friends are a bit younger than six.

During church I was thinking how nice it would be if we stopped by a convenience store on the way home and got an ice cream bar of some sort. Yeah, I could go for a choco taco and they could pick out whatever they wanted. It would be a nice treat (and I would be certain to explain that this is a rare occasion and if they ask if we can stop for ice cream next Sunday on the way home the answer would be no.)

What actually happened was the two boys were yelling at each other all the way home. NO WAY was I going to take them anywhere but home, as fast as ten-miles-over-the-speed-limit would allow. After I dropped them off I drove home enjoying the silence and saving a bit of money.
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 27, 2017, 05:18:00 PM
Social media is flooded with National Youth Congress.

SUPER glad I'm not there. SO many people. YIKES.  :noo:

Plusssssss my brother and sil come back for the first time from Indiana since they moved in April (?) EEEEK SO EXCITED!  :hyper:


And as of right now, no headache. First time in 7 days! Praying it stays that way all day. Feeling sluggish from the muscle relaxer still, but as long as no headache I can deal with sluggish! Please Lord!  :worship:  :heart:
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Post by: Roscoe on July 27, 2017, 10:41:14 PM
Yes, I am glad I'm not there as well. I guess old age has set in..lol.. Finally got through this day, which totally should have been a Friday....:pound:
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Post by: Heather on July 28, 2017, 01:25:33 AM
Dad is doing well and goes in for another check up tomorrow since his blood transfusion.

I like how everyone is bragging there are "34,000 youth worshipping" but from what I've seen it's 34,000 youth playing/videoing on/with their cell phones.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 28, 2017, 01:32:32 PM
Urgh. A wet Friday. I really  shoulda called in today..LOL. Me and a good book would've sure been enjoyable.
We took Chey out to Colton's last night for her birthday dinner. Little mean thing is growing up- only 5 years from that coveted license and daddy needing to find an appropriate vehicle for her. :sadbounce:
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 28, 2017, 02:02:59 PM
Yesterday ended up turning into a no good bad day.

On the way home from church Wednesday night I noticed my battery light was on in my car.

So since I work from home, I don't really get out. But I had to get out Thursday afternoon to get a drug test for my promotion/raise at work. So I get out, go do that, and then am heading my Moms straight after.....and notice my tire pressure light comes on. I'm like that's weird? So feeling like something is about to go bad and quick.....I exit the freeway and take a side road down to go thru the airport where it's less freeway to get to Moms house. I get half way down that side road.....and MORE illumination lights come on in the dash.....I start F R E A K I N G out. I barely make it into a gas station right as I get to the airport (where I turn to merge into the freeway right near Moms house)....and I can literally barely turn my steering wheel....thankfully I get it into a parking spot while I am crookedly sitting.....and it all but almost dies. So I call Daddy.....help! 

He comes. Jumps the car. We barely pull out of the parking spot and it dies again. Thankfully insurance has free towing. So they come. Tow it to my car shop guy Samy.....it sits there overnight until today. Waiting on him to call. But per him last night, it's more than likely the alternator. It ran on the battery cus the alternator went out and ran on battery until I ran the battery out of juice. :roll:

SIGHHHH

But my brother comes from Indiana today. Brother hugs make everything better. :hug:
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Post by: Nelle on July 28, 2017, 03:18:21 PM
Thankful for dads and good insurance! haha..

Sitting at work. Headache yesterday, but not one today. Yay. I did manage to walk smack into a spider web this morning on the way to the car from the house. That spider deserved an award, but instead, I tore down half its web so that I could pass. From what I can tell, it anchored onto two spots on the garage, and then the other were blades of grass or something? The porch and a tree were way too far to be anchored to. I had to warn my husband to take the other route off the porch to avoid the web since he's terrified of spiders, haha. Not that I enjoy them either... I still feel like it's crawling on me. Hopefully I'll remember when I get home to watch out for it!

We're supposed to go tonight again to the ball game providing it's a moderate temperature and not raining. I just want some BBQ.. :D
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Post by: MsJennJenn on July 28, 2017, 06:23:20 PM
Updates: Samy called today and he replaced the alternaor....then called an hour later and the battery is shot too. So more monies for that. Yay. :roll:
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Post by: Lynx on July 28, 2017, 10:35:13 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on July 28, 2017, 01:32:32 PMUrgh. A wet Friday. I really  shoulda called in today..LOL. Me and a good book would've sure been enjoyable.
We took Chey out to Colton's last night for her birthday dinner. Little mean thing is growing up- only 5 years from that coveted license and daddy needing to find an appropriate vehicle for her. :sadbounce:
Yup. Just five years and you'll be able to send her to the store when you need something. :D

One of the young ladies at my church was just a couple weeks from getting her license. She didn't seem too happy about it. I remarked this was rather against the norm and inquired about the reason for her lack of enthusiasm.

She demonstrated a better than average insight with her reply: "Cause mom will send me to the store for every little thing all the time." And for sure, that is what happened.
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Post by: Heather on July 29, 2017, 02:52:09 PM
worked yesterday. work today. work tomorrow. people excited for the weekend make me get angry eyes.

brandon went to work yesterday and was told that he was filling in at another store this coming week. also he was 'asked' that if it's ok with him, they were just going to transfer him to that store. it's nice because he was essentially chosen by the manager to go there and it's only 5 minutes from our house, but a bit of warning would have been nice. also, with hopping back and forth over state lines it's gonna make our taxes next year interesting.
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Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 30, 2017, 02:22:48 PM
I got to see Chel for a little while last night. :)
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Post by: Roscoe on July 31, 2017, 03:29:14 AM
Well. I have done not much this weekend. Trimmed up some tree branches, mowed the yard, that kinda thing.  Drove Rusty some. But all in all, I did very little. Wish I could do very little again tomorrow, but alas, I shall be at work.
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Post by: taco_harvell on July 31, 2017, 07:17:21 AM
I got an old IBook G4 reset and it runs like new. Well, as long as it plugged in. If Apple could fix the issues with batteries they might go somewhere...
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Post by: Lynx on July 31, 2017, 10:31:01 AM
A G4, wow... Them were the days.

Have you tried Puppy Linux on it yet?
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Post by: Lynx on July 31, 2017, 11:10:30 AM
Speaking of tech, finally somebody said what I've been thinking all these years!

http://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2017/07/31

They're useful tools for the internet, but totally worthless in the real world.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on July 31, 2017, 01:49:24 PM
Got my car Friday afternoon, only to promptly take it back to the shop because the alternator he put in was defective. Sigh.

Had a fun 24 hours (ish) with my bro and sis-in-law.

Finally got my car back Saturday afternoon. It's been ok ever since. Thank the Lord!

Broke down yesterday cus my head hurt again....day 10 out of 11.....just got to me. Just need something to break. Feeling weary.
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Post by: Roscoe on July 31, 2017, 02:03:27 PM
Aww...Jenn, I hope things get better for ya. I'm back at work. Putting out fires right and left. Already saw two of my troubled chillins and spoke with three more. Lord, they keep me busy here..
And TOTS- please pray fro a close friend, Jimmy Debuque. He actually signed up here a while back, as Snoop, but his only internet was his phone and he hasn't been active. Long story short, he went to the hospital the end of last week and they diagnosed him initially with bronchitis..then acute congestive heart failure.
As of last night, he was in CCU on a vent and the doctor is saying he has an infection in his blood. God needs to move- he's a good friend and a awesome prayer warrior.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on July 31, 2017, 02:52:28 PM
What does TOTS stand for?
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Heather on July 31, 2017, 03:55:48 PM
One of my cats got out yesterday evening thanks to my husbands friend leaving the basement door open. No sign of him in 16 hours. Hopefully he is close by.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on July 31, 2017, 04:49:11 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on July 31, 2017, 02:52:28 PMWhat does TOTS stand for?
Totally  Off The Subject


 :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: mini on August 01, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
For the record, I came up with tots.

No joke.

:ugly:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on August 01, 2017, 01:05:36 AM
Quote from: mini on August 01, 2017, 12:34:40 AMFor the record, I came up with tots.

No joke.

:ugly:
Well, you infected me with its usage.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: taco_harvell on August 01, 2017, 08:42:41 AM
Quote from: Lynx on July 31, 2017, 10:31:01 AMA G4, wow... Them were the days.

Have you tried Puppy Linux on it yet?

Not yet. A friend said he's running Ubuntu on his old one, but I don't think it has enough ram for that.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Heather on August 02, 2017, 12:00:13 AM
Found the missing cat.

I still may be able to go to school.

This better be allergies and NOT strep. Ain't nobody got time for dat.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: sunlight on August 03, 2017, 11:01:42 PM
I am too young to be this old feeling
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Heather on August 04, 2017, 12:44:26 AM
Quote from: sunlight on August 03, 2017, 11:01:42 PMI am too young to be this old feeling

Today=same
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on August 04, 2017, 02:52:31 AM
Quote from: sunlight on August 03, 2017, 11:01:42 PMI am too young to be this old feeling
Chel, there is a new thread (that the title doesn't quite rhyme) that Taco started. I think maybe it's the new sharing thread... Maybe.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on August 04, 2017, 12:39:19 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on August 04, 2017, 02:52:31 AM
Quote from: sunlight on August 03, 2017, 11:01:42 PMI am too young to be this old feeling
Chel, there is a new thread (that the title doesn't quite rhyme) that Taco started. I think maybe it's the new sharing thread... Maybe.
Yes. I think it is too. Even though Taco couldn't rhyme. :pound:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Lynx on August 04, 2017, 01:08:00 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on August 04, 2017, 12:39:19 PMYes. I think it is too. Even though Taco couldn't rhyme. :pound:
Could be worse. Taco could have said, "Roscoe must have died and gone to Heaven, we need to start SHARING 507."

Of course I have no idea, because I myself would never have done anything that mean...
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on August 04, 2017, 04:40:27 PM
Well, it should at least have "sharing" in the title. ;)
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: mini on August 04, 2017, 04:54:06 PM
You bunch of fussy people...

:ugly:
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: MsJennJenn on August 04, 2017, 07:52:24 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on August 04, 2017, 04:40:27 PMWell, it should at least have "sharing" in the title. ;)

I agree. That's the whole point.
Title: Re: Here We Are, Throw Something in the Mix, Let's All Post, Sharing 506
Post by: Roscoe on August 04, 2017, 09:47:07 PM
In honor of Newsman:  :hi: :bustamove: