Best thing/worse thing and what did you learn today????

blue maybe it's only a sebaceous cyst the back is a really common place for them.

Areness, let's hope that's all it is..

Well the day is almost over..had so much to do and say (ha/ha) that I'm ready for my bath and an early night..

Where to begin..

Best thing that happened to me was that we got to work a little early this morning and my SIL and I ordered breakfast in the restaurant downstairs..now this gentleman always insists on buying me coffee, he will never take no for an answer...before he left he came to the table and told my SIL what a gracious and caring person I am...she told him he sure had that pegged right..brought tears to my eyes...that really did make my day...then I got home and the contractors now have all but 1/4 of the front done...tomorrow they'll install the new lights and switches and lol, when they heard I run my pond with an extension cord on the ground they almost flipped..told me I had to go and pick up underground cable and they would dig and install it for me...and of course all the d-mails I've been getting..was up till after 12:30 this morning as some of you know...reading and posting to everyone..worth it...

Worse thing...you'll get a kick out of this one..clients, husband and wife, came into the office to do their bankruptcy so when the application is done the credit cards are cut into small pieces and put in garbage..soooo with scissors in my right hand and credit card in left I cut the card and snipped my hand..blood all over..asked my boss if I could get compensation..he quickly replied that not for stupidity..thanks goodness he's my BIL...all were laughing....

What did I learn today...that one can never have toooo many friends...I always say that strangers are but friends I've never met..and from DG I'm meeting so many new friends..it just shows it takes but a little effort for people to come out of their shell...few in DG will drop in for a visit...found out there is another lady on DG who lives in town..her baby is about a year old now..she also works in the city...so I learnt that the world is indeed small and is a wonderful place to live in...night/night

"GiddyMoon..are you a stay at home mother...that's more than a job..and an underpaid job at that..but the joys you get from the young ones - Zuchinni's...never grew them but your soil and weather must be A1 for them to grow 2"...I did grow, nurture and baby gourds though..it grew almost into a snake like creature..was growing it to paint it into a birdhouse...now I just watch it..it dried out over the winter..will have to post photo's so you can give me ideas as to what new form it could take..enjoy gardening today...oh, did you see those molds they sell...you put the seeds i.e. zuchinni when it's in a smaller state and the plastic mold (faces, animals and the life) is set on the soil..as the zuchinni grows..you have a wonderful piece of art..it's in the Lee Valley catalogue...that might be something you could do with the kids.."

I have the best of both worlds, I work from home and control my hours:)

Well, I am in a very good climate and I do not have a green thumb...I take NO credit:) But that dang lil booger grew another 1/2" today and there are a couple of more.....crazy.

I did take some pics, I just have to finish putting them into the computer.

Don't tell my daughter about the molds! LOL

She wants to grow square melons and tomatos so bad...ever since that show on how they do it in Japan...she won't stop. lol

Oh! Forgot the reason I came. lol

Best part, weather, my kids are driving me nuts..it is illegal to sell them...right??

Worst.....my kids driving me nuts

What I learned....That no matter how many times my 10 year old severly ADHD son asks me "what is this key for" and I say, " I don't know"...he will just KEEP asking about the next key........

Hey Betty,

here is a pic of the zucs!

thanks betty,
oh im already at home depot !!! lol

best thing: helping out a customer with a emotional problem
who left with a smile on her face.

the worst : traffic was horrible my normal 10 minute drive took one hour

what i've learned today: to be more patient in stressful situations
liz

Oh I love this thread!!
Best thing ... Someone honored a contract today. :-)
Worse thing ... We still didn't get any rain today. :-(
What I learned ... That there are still honest people in the world.

I love this thread too!
I really look forward to it... feel part of the 'gang' and all.

Best thing today.......

My husband took me out for lunch. My son who is 27 and has moved back in for a while after his breakup with his fiance, gave me a hug of his own accord. Something he has never done before! It was wonderful.

Worst thing................
suffered some anxiety which is hideous. there is never any reason for it as you might know if you have suffered it.... but its a bummer... feeling better now though.. my little puppy and loving husband really helps!

What did I learn today....Learning to appreciate the little things and how lucky I am to have my lovely husband and my therapy puppy!

Just had to post this before end of my day and answering the 3 question post..

Yesterday when they were banging on the house doing siding, quite a few things fell, couple broke, but doesn't matter, they can be replaced...but (lol) guess what I found...

A week or so after I moved in, the 'Welcome Wagon' lady, and yes we have one..isn't that a nice community thing to do...anyway, don't get off track Betty, I was busy moving in with a few friends, she came to the door and wanted to visit for an hour sooo my and the girls sat down, had coffee and cake and she went through about 50 vouchers that local estabishments gave..i.e. theatre tickets, rug wash, $10 voucher off at cleaners, vouchers for, car wash, hairdressor's, lumber yard, boutiques, vets..and on and on and on...I put them all into a lovely box up on a shelf and completely forgot about them...guess what fell on the floor..took photo to show you..not sure I can use them after 2 years though...so funny
Just HAD to share...

The best thing: I quit a place where there was yelling everyday

The worst thing: now I'll be more broke

What I learned: I don't have to take crap from anyone

Here here, Ms!

Thats too funny Betty!
How nice of them to do that! you would NEVER see that out here. Our culture is so very different. People just dont care... I know it sounds harsh and there are exceptions of course, but on a whole Australians have a very lay back attitude to a fault where, when it comes time to care about something, to fight and stand up for something, the stand to gap or hold the fort... they are just not there.

In the old days maybe but we have bred a generation of 'easy come, easy go, kids and now we are paying the price.

I think it was wonderful of them to do that for you and it will be interesting if any are still valid!!!

How about something funny today??

I hope this doesnt offend, I thought it was weird, but really funny.
I went into an australiana shop today where you buy things to send overseas or tourists take home. Well there sitting on a shelf was a can opener. You know the kind, it punctures the tin? well guess what it was made of?

Well the girls on another thread were telling me about, I think they were called rocky mountain oysters.... well they are how shall I say.... extra bits on a sheep yes?

well here made into a base for a bottle opener and still looking as healthy as the day they were found on the unfortunate male kangaroo... were a pair of.........
well you get the idea. hubby and I just looked at each other and he gave me one of those "You aussies' kinda looks as he does from time to time as he is from CA and then we both burst out laughing!!!!

too funny.... weird but funny.....

Thanks for sharing...that was hilarious...well on all of those vouchers is the date they gave it to me but not a 'use by' date...I just might try..the Welcome Wagon goes to everyone who moves in the area..apparently the lady said that she watches for 'for sale' signs and marks it on her register and then she just watches for when it look like someone moved in, others just call her and I think she said Realtors also call her..so it's quite the system..I would say there was over $200. worth of freebies AND of course the coffee/cake...how silly of me to have forgotten, know I missed out on the live performance because there was a show date..but, there is a fish dinner..maybe I'll get to treat myself..

Best thing yesterday: being alone all day, puttering, reading and talked to my brother

worst thing: trying to take the stitches out of my cat Chili, he is a fighter!

learned: my house will be a mess until John moves out

tell me about the mess blue! gosh, my son has moved in and between him and the DH, i can hardly find the PC!!

Good evening...already bedtime for me...

Best things...worked outside all day..got pond empties and now tomorrow a zillion leaves to clean it out..have to think of something as I have tooo many oak trees..brother picked me up in his antique truck and we went into town, can't believe there was no seat belts...went shopping - he already had it planned, got new wndow - about 8' wide and about 6 ft. tall - comes in 3 pieces..will be installed Monday if weather co-operates...

Worse thing..had to cancel girlfriend coming over..major/major headache - migraine in fact..too much excitement today..kept insisting that window could wait but he felt that it would be better if he got one and the guys could install it Monday before sidding is finished..don't like accepting gifts of this nature..so..it overwhelms me..and voila, instant migraine..oh yes, and at 8:30 this morning my mom called to gab..she hasn't been feeling well but it's just normal age problems but she told me she didn't think she was long for this world..she's 76...told her that if she keeps thinking that way, of course, she'll bring it on..she didn't like the 'bring it on' part..don't think I'm her favorite daughter today...she says I think she tries to find something wrong with herself and sometimes I question it but would never tell her that...so, will give her a call tomorrow, apologize for being a little untackful and we'll be back on even keel....

What did I learn...goodness...what did I learn..that this 59 year old body just can't keep up the pace some days..had my 'to do' list and the way I'm going, it will be on next weekends 'todo'

so my friends..my little talk to all of you will have to wait till morning when eyes and head will focus..

WHAT a day, whew!

Hubby got up early and hit the auction. I got up and hit the yard sales.

Found a three screen rice paper & wood room divider for four bucks!
A metal sunflower for a quarter, I couldn't leave it there. Poor thing.
A nice big brass pot for plants.
Two giant pottery crocks which I intend (ha) to mosaic one day. Soon. (ha)
Two miniature futons for the dogs. I did not realize how big the dogs
were until I saw them trying to squeeze their big butts into the small chairs.

Hubby found an angle blade and a single plow for his tractor
for only one hundred bucks for both at the auction!

Cody's birthday is Tuesday, so we bought things he wanted. Shorts
and T's for summer, a pair of shades so he can continue looking cool,
etc.

Best thing that happened today? I shared a rare 'me & you' day
with Cody. I just wish I could do the same with Tyson, too, but he
lives and works in Tulsa. :-(

Worst thing? All that shopping costs money.

What I've learned today? Never to go shopping on a Saturday again.
I've never heard so many babies crying in my life!

Hi!
The best thing that happened to me today ... I got to spend it with my DH. :)
The worse thing that happened to me today ... the day is over!! :-(
What I've learned ... There's nothing like spending the day with my hubby!!! :-)

Best thing about today is that it's Saturday so I got to spend it with DH

Worst thing is that I didn't wear my Croc's and so now my feet are killing me from all the walking

What I've leaned is that I'm a chicken! BAWK BAWK! I went to Sally's and bought everything to color my hair and hide my gray (got tired of paying 100 bucks to have it done) and now I'm shakin in my boots to do it!

Aw, if it turns green we'll still love you!

lol I'd rather ir turn Dark Burgundy Brown 3RV-3.5 but green might be intresting...wonder if the DH would notice...Does green hide gray well? Hummm

Worst thing today--spending a second day at the hospital with my lifepartner. He is usually so and active and vibrant and it pained me to see him exhausted and laying there. Not being able to get things hurried up for him. Even getting him a meal after fasting for 18 hours took forever.

Best thing today--taking a quick tour of the garden before I headed off to the hospital. I saw that our miniature iris was in bloom. I took a small glass full of irises along for the ride to the hospital. Seeing his smile when I walked in with flowers from our garden was a joy.

What I learned today--I treasure each and every one of his "for me smiles".

This message was edited May 5, 2007 10:30 PM

Ill try this..

Best thing-spent the day in the car with the kids following DH and some of our friends around on their bikes. My kids are a hoot sometimes I swear and DH kept waving at me. Ok two things, during all the walking at the two bike shows we went to I wore a brand new pair of high heel sandals and they did NOT hurt my feet at all.

Worst thing-it started raining before we got home but not enough to really water the plants.

What I learned-Im needed more than I thought I was(they all hung around me most of the time instead of leaving me by myself.

Goodmorning all..headache gone and I'm ready to take on the day..
Wuvie, I'd die for a 3 screen room divider...love going to garage sales..don't really need anything but always come back with treasures...

Giddy moon, if you would like I could pick up a mold and forward it to your daughter..they are inexpensive..I'll check the catalogue and give you the site so you can check it out for yourselves and should you want one..post will bring it..

Lizrainey..Home Depot is where I spend most of my $$$$...either on tools for wood for work projects..I teach 'make and take' workshops and do the wood myself...do a spring/summer/fall/winter project..what did you get at home depot????flowers lol

101...getting to grandma sit 'Sophit' this aft..maybe I'll feed her 'welcome to the family' cake...but then I'd have to bake...so glad you and DH spent time together..oh how I miss those days..listen to you all spending time with DH and I'm envious...hind sight is 20/20 and I can recall many times I should have spent the day with him with had crafting and other projects I wanted done..would trade them now...

Arannes...go for it, am sure those dye's are pretty safe and close to color if not what's the worse that could happen, you'll and to redo at a studio or you just might start that 'New Trend'

Zaphron2..will include lifetime partner in my prayers as I'm sure all these lovely friends will as well...a gift from the garden and from the heart..what better gift can you give..enjoy those 'me smiles'

Dravencat...that's a precious moment for sure..bet your heart swelled with pride watching them and seeing your DH show of affection...boys are grown now, but sure do enjoy doing things of similar nature with my little gaffers..You are indeed needed, think sometimes that lives get so caught up in the big things that little things go not noticed and few take time to compliment and make that person feel like they are on top of the world...

As I read all your posts 'dear friends' something came to mind..I am hearing all the positives in your posts..yes, some things do happen in our daily routine, but they are only a little part of the day and can see that you focus on the sunshine parts..

I had a Christian tape and with the moves cannot locate it..hopefully the Lord will help me find it....it went on that "each word comming out of our mouth should be like' little silver boxes with bows on top' to those we are either speaking to or about...just for fun, try it and see the most marvellous transformation even to those who aren't being that kind or friendly...

You reminded me of that today with all your kind words!!!

Bluekat76..sorry hadn't seen your post...I spend yesterday with my brother as well..he's 2 years younger than I..we thought we were in the 50's..he redid a truck, not sure not if it was a 57 or 59..bright yellow..rode around town smilling..
as for the mess....one day he'll be gone and you'll long for that mess...so, for today, turn a blind eye or maybe you can have a mother/son clean up day..lol

The_Wonder_Downunder...now that's a challenge for you...I'm sure the 'mess' is fine..do you live in one of the larger metropolitan cities? And I hope your work is going better...my evening prayers are getting longer on DG but I include you in them...have a smile on me today!

hello all,

betty your right and yes i did get plants and things for the garden... home depot is my down fall there's always a reason to be there lol

araness,what color is your hair???? lol

zaph, sorry to hear about that im dealing with my dh and his 48 week treatment for cronic hepatits he's just has no energy and cant do much of anything

wuvie, im comming to go shopping with you!!!!!




best:its going to be a good day the sun is out
all the birds are singing, the squirels are out ,i found a great big planter in a ally way behind ross's it was broken on the top i fixed it and now to plant something in it.

the worst: i found out my cousin has been right all along, my sister is the family snitch

what i've learned; to be the bigger person and over look hurtful things people say

Here I go for yesterday

Worst thing: screwed up and gave someone too much change and they didn't say anything. Don't know what will happen yet!

Best thing mom feels good after her surgery and some of us met for breakfast.

What did I learn: now that is a hard one!That I can still put in a decent days work after realizing I made that mistake!

Was going to comment more but I gave myself until 9 on the computer then an hour to get something done and then to get ready for work! Whew! got that out! You all have a great day!

Saturday I had lunch with three high school friends. That was the best thing. We've been out of school for over 4 decades, yet we still get together several times a year. Yesterday was a nice day for other reasons. I had many nice things I could have written about.

Worst thing was I filled my almost empty gas tank and was in shock over how it emptied out my wallet.

My lesson for the day, I think I should try to spend more time with my husband. I have a very active life which keeps me away from home most of the day, so Saturdays I love to stay home. He's home all day. But yesterday I was out almost all day and it's playing a guilt-game on my mind. In truth, he probably doesn't care at all! He watches sports on TV and he's happy! I think what I really want is about two more hours of Saturday.

hi betty,

yeha rather have him there and have the mess than a clean lonely house!

Today I am confronting my managers regarding the workplace discrimination i have endured. it will be hard but i have to do it.

I live in a city but i have found thato ours seem to be unlike the USA as our cities are not as busy as yours. depending where you live i guess. I live in chelsea, melburne, victoria. its a seaside suburb and fresh air is in abundance. i love living by the sea. a walk to the top of my street ( about 10 minutes for me, 5 for everyone else!) gets you to the pristeen beach and peace and quiet. we love it.

take care today everyone...

Best thing about today is that DH and I went to the mall and I found Crocs on sale! Bought two pair, one powder white and one dark blue.

Worst thing...had popcorn at the movie, discovered I'm to old to eat stale greasy popcorn! *LOL*

What I've learned that that Dark Burgunday Brown makes my hair look like a dark brown with a little tiny itsy bitsy bit of red in it if I'm standing in natural light.

Ves522...does the company not have insurance to cover such errors? surely you'll not be financially responsible will you? Hope not..so glad your mom is now well..mine called again this morning..I do know she's not feeling well, she's 76 and very active, but 3 of her closest friends passed away since last fall and now she's sure she's next..told her if she keeps worrying she'll make herself ill..told her that yesterday, but glad she wasn't upset for long..she wants compassion, I give her empathy...oh well, almost the same..right?

The_Wonder_Downunder...smart move talking to the boss..know it will indeed be upsetting but as you said, it's really eating you up..these bruts must be stopped or at least made to understand it's just not appropriate behavior and has consequences... I live in Canada, and I as well live near the waters of Georgian Bay and have beautiful launching facilities and beach within walking distance..I sure do miss my place on the water..but now cottages go from anywhere from 500K to millions..friends have one that is worth 2.5 million..all glass in the front..gorgeous..but it's not cottage country like when Roger and I bought ours..we build a nice home but when he passed the taxes were just too high for me along..so, things happen, I'm happy where I am... and yes, you enjoy that mess...and please let me know what happens tommorow...hows that puppy..will post some photo's of 'Sophie' for you and Wuvie...and all of you of course...

Nap, I can only say from my experience, that time flies and you never know when traggedy will strike, I often think of all the hours and days I could have stayed by his side-togetherness..but at the time, he was busy with his hobbies, I was with mine and we always knew we'd see each other in the evening...but I sure do wish I would have been his sidekick more often..

Lizrainey..we'd get along famously, as I said, if I ever worked at Home Depot I'd never get a check..I'd spend it before I'd earn it..so sorry to hear about your DH, it takes a lot of care and patience I'm sure to help your hubby get back on his feet..make sure you have a little rest though here and there...

Arannes..haven't seen you on today..bet you look fabulous and flaunting your beauty and new hair color all around town! Just KNOW that's what your are doing...

Arannes..how funny, your message came on top of mine...so glad you like your hair..we thought you'd turn into a beauty queen and that's the last we'd see of you...lol....croc's..have been hearing everyone talk about just how comfy they are..next time I'm out shopping and have $$$ (spending all my bucks on house right now) I'll pick a pair up...

Giddy Moon..here is the site.hope I found the correct page..if your daughter would like a mold I could pick one up..just about a mile from my office and get it sent to you this week? Not an inconvenience..just let me know..

Silly/silly I forgot the site:

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&cat=2,2200&p=51543

lol not a beauty queen by far Betty, but DH loves me so I'll take what I can get. And Croc's are oh so comfy. I'm a tad (that's like sayin hades is hot) on the plump side, and the croc's really take the stress off the joints and help my poor footsies.

LOL I gotta get some of those! And I don't have kids....thanks for the link.

Now for my day...

Was up bright and early this morning..had a million things to do...

Best thing:

By 9:00 Bernie and Charlene (DB & SIL) dropped in..they helped me do some raking as I have difficulties with my shoulders since an accident about 10 years ago..Then along came Mike and Darlene..brought a few flowers..no sooner opened their trunk when Anne and Mike arrived..they are cottagers and came over to say hi and check to see if I was okay as I had to cancel our painting last night due to migraine..

But the very best is my brother's friend lives about 1/2 hr. from my house so not a long distance so he drove over to see my DB..they were looking at all the cement leaves I've made from rhubbarb leaves..he loved them..wanted 3 or 4 but I told him about my shoulders and said it's just tooo hard for me to mix cement..well lo and behold he said he had a small electric mixer that he never used and told my brother to pick it up for me..said I might as well have it as he has new gas one..imagine..that made my day as did the other girls who were here because we all have plenty more to do..we do it in my driveway because one section is sand and it seems to give a better form...then to my main project of the day..empty the pond of all the sludge and leaves..not that was a treat..you'd swear I was wading in a swamp..I all but had it done when I decided I'd get it ready for the contractor next door as he should be backfilling any day, moved a large rock, forgot to move my hand..think I may have broken my middle finger..it's completely black and blue and swollen..put it on ice - don't think they do anything for it so if it's not better tomorrow I'll put it on a popcicle stick and tape if for a few day... got it all done and about another hour it will be back on..it's already working and water sounds lovely..now I can be more at peace..I'm a Pisces so I think I need water..did some yard cleaning then off for groceries..Greg and Kyle came over for a 1/2 hour visit..Greg has pool open and wanted me to go swimming as it's now heated and ready..not today... when finally I came in there was a call from a friend - Don worked with Roger and were buddies..he keeps calling and wanting to take me out to dinner/movies etc. but that would be like dating my brother...he keeps trying though..really nice guy, house in city and cottage about 1 hr. north of here..said he just got his new harley and was going to come down had I been home...I have to tell you something funny, he was over on Thanksgiving in October and was putting his bike away and then servicing it for the trade-in..wanted me to go for a ride..never been on a motorcycle before and not that anxious to do so..anyway I was in a hurry that morning and was going grocery shopping for the thanksgiving dinner and then to my friends funeral so wasn't totally watching what I was doing..he was at the bottom of the stairs saying , come on you'll enjoy it, I'm on top of stairs saying 'no it's tooo dangerous' when , I started to walk, it was cold that morning and a thin layer of ice was on the steps, I went flying, got really hurt..he wanted to call 911..but I didn't want him to..long story short...I'm still hurting in a lot of places..was in bed for over 2 weeks, family had to cook dinner..now, how do I tell him when he does come..'it's tooo dangerous' when I can fall downstairs in a split second..'now that's dangerous' I know he'll say...lol.lol.lol...

I would have to say injuring my middle finger is the worse thing that happened...

What did I learn..Jeff my youngest son called about an hour or so and I told him what had happened, so I guess I learnt what he told me...'Mom, you cannot do everything in one day..you overdue, you work like 3 men, you work till you can hardly move and that's when accidents happen' now I guess that's what I learnt the hardway..lol...

So girls and guys, I'm off for a t.v. dinner (restaurant next door doesn't open Sundays..now that's bad...because I don't cook for just myself..easier to eat their meal...no clean up..right up my alley...

Now I did add a few photo's - think it's on page one of the site I'll post..have some gourds on there as well..looking for painting suggestions...do not look how messy and scraggy I am..that's because I was working in swamp water..good excuse...hope you enjoy what's left of today...

http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/bessiemarie0/

Sorry, the link was for GiddyMoon, her daughter saw this one day and wanted a mold badly...I sure hope it was GiddyMoon..I'll have to re-read the posts...thanks I would have thought she had info...

I'm on plum side as well..but that's okay..I'm healthy and that's all that counts...but I certainly will go out shopping for some..just after I posted for Giddy Moon I was looking through the gardening catalogue and some some croc's so maybe I'll head there on payday before I spend it all on house..lol...have a nice evening...

Promise, this is the last post of the day...I forgot the important photo..that of the 59 I rode in yesterday, better still though got to take her for a spin myself today...want one of those...lol

http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/bessiemarie0/

Betty, you are very sweet.

I spent an hour looking atb that site that day, loved it.

Being able to hang with my kids and muching on the best chips and salsa in town...worst...did not fel like getting a dang thing done..

what I have learned...one day you have no aphids, next day you have to whip out the DE...all dead now. llol

Giddy Moon..keep in mind that I could pick the mold up for you..and as for spiders..worked out side all day yesterday and when I came in put my head down for a sec and a spider crawled on pillow ..yuk..took my bath, washed hair and all night I could feel creepy crawlers...