Best/Worse &What did I learnt today/Chat with Friends #98

SHARRAN - THAT is EXACTLY the one I meant......Thank you!

Going back to finish reading...

Mary

Betty - that's so exciting! Hershey in Pennsylvania...? I've heard the Holocaust museums make a real impact....DD wants to go to one in CA.

When DS was in 8th grade, he went to Houston TX with the band and it was about that time I realized our bank offers these re-loadable "Cash Cards". That was a relief to me b'c I didn't want to give him a load of cash and risk it get stolen plus - what if he ran out and needed more? So now all 3 have "Cash Cards"....but I make sure to make the distinction that they are NOT credit cards....because I am VERY anti-credit card....(just how I am now)

Are the 2 older boys brothers or cousins? Just wondering if the families 'matched' up so they'll have a cousin to hang out with...

Thanks,
Mary

Betty,
We did major productions at our school on the Holocaust, and our source of information was the Holocaust Museum. It will tear your heart out, and something you and the boys will never forget. They have tons of pamphlets, cards, information. Some beautiful music and poetry came from some of the children's places of interment. So very soul touching.

I hope your trip is wonderful, and I think it will be. I hope the cherry blossoms are still in bloom for you. They were lovely last week, I have pictures from a friend. My favorite place this time of year.

Mary, I thought that was what you meant.
I have a whole head full of things like that.

We have 70* of sunshine again, beautiful day.

Hi all,

It just took me 2 hours of reading to catch up on this thread lol! finally all caught up.

{{tubby}}you and shirley are in my prayers...


I'm a bit sad and shocked today....maybe disgusted would describe it better...

A lil 8 yr old girl in a nearby town went missing 10 days ago, everyone has been frantically searching for her...they found her body on monday, stuffed in a suitcse and thrown into a drainage ditch! They are still looking for the killer, just make me sick that someone would harm a sweet friendly lil 2nd grader!

Betty, when are you leaving for DC? My ex went to school at the Hershey boarding school in Hershey PA...funny thing, when my daughter graduated 8th grade, I told her I would take her on a trip anywhere she wanted to go~ just the two of us. She picked Hershey PA cause of the chocolate lol! They weren't doing tours at that time, so instead we took a train trip across the USA, went to Chicago, DC, NY, Boston, Albequerque NM and then back to CA to Los Angeles. We didnt get to go to the Holocaust museum, but we did get to see the memorial with all the names. She still talks about that trip. Next year my DS will finish 8th grade and I'll take him on a similar trip ^_^

Hello To All;

I'm on for a bit - then off for American Idol 8p-9p....then I'll hop back on....

Sharran - Thank you - I printed and put on DS's bed. We had a gorgeous day too but the mgrs. made us all stay in the office (ugh!). Did you get to play in the dirt today?

Hey Anjl - glad to see you again! That sounds like a wonderful trip! Maybe I should plan stuff like that individually with the kids? I have more vaca time than DH....and NO plans this summer.

1 1/2 yrs ago we all flew in to Albuquerque and drove to Red River for the kids first ever snow/and / ski trip. It was really their first time to 'see' snow. It was so interesting for me to see the (hugely different) landscape....

Two months after that trip was when I first started enjoying gardening.....

What a horrible story about the little girl. I hope they find that guy....

Hugs to all,

Mary

just downloaded photos from this weekend....

I love this photo! Dusty (my 11 yo kitty) is absolutely tolerant of DGS Davids open-mouthed kisses lolol!

and my lil 'gardener-in-training' !! he is concentrating so hard on shovelling up that leaf! lol!

Anjl they are so cute ..Such a good Dusty too

ANjl - That's precious! Good Kitty !

Hey Tubby!

Hey Anjl, how is thatjaw feeling? All healed up?
Love the kids in the pictures. They are so precious!

LK

OMG how cute AnnMarie..just want to sqeeze him ...

Did watch the newscast about that darling little girl..what is wrong with these animals to do such a thing to a child..makes you ill thinking about it..and to think, people like this live in neighborhoods such as ours...

AnnMarie, just down the street is Hersheyworld Amusement park, let's hope they don't catch a view of it..lol..

Shar, looked at a lot about the holocaust museum on-line today, shaking my head, am sure it will be overwhelming and what a marvellous learning experience for the boys..

Jeff's boys Mary are 10 and 12, Greg's are 11 and 13, so yes, pair them up brother to cousin...not worried though, they know grandma would turn around the car in a sec if they were misbehaving..they can do what they want, see what they want but no arguing, no backtalking, pure enjoyment and grandma will be happy..this they know about their grandmother...

LindaKay, were you able to rest today?

Hope you are all feeling well, that you've had sunshine in your life today..you all mean the world to me...

Cathy was here waiting for Rogers Cable, he didn't arrive until 6:30 and I was home...ran new cable and put some type of adapter to bring in reception a lot quicker so think all is well in my computer world...lordy you miss it don't you when you don't have it...

Girls were here tonight..nice to see them..had been since Christmas..now we're back on a regular Wedn. night class..they looked at books, picked out their next project, chatted and at about 9:30 they saw my bunny rabbit and all said awe, we'd have made one, so into the cutting room and within 1/2 hr. they all had one to take home..traced the outline and I took a photo and e-mailed it to them so they were as happy as can be...primitive piece, but cute especially if you've little ones...

It's late, time I went to bed, must sleep in another bed tonight as I just took bedding off, can't have Cathy sleeping in un-fresh bedding..lol...

Do hope you've all enjoyed your day...yawning here so can't stay up for the night owls...

Maybe I can find some postcards re cherry blossoms in Washington and send you all one...I'll try...

night /night everyone...

A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM
>
> If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong
> with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a
> regular workout routine.
>
> Dear Diary,
> For my birthday this year, my Husband (the dear) purchased a week of
> personal training at the local health club for me.
>
> Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football
> cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead
> and give it a try.
>
> I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named
> Christo, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and
> model for athletic clothing and swim wear.
>
> My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club
> encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.
>
> ________________________________
> MONDAY:
> Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was
> well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Christo waiting
> for me.
> He is something of a Greek god - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a
> dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!
>
> Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching
> the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my
> workout today. Very inspiring!
>
> Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already
> aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to
> be a FANTASTIC week-!!
>
> ________________________________
> TUESDAY:
> I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door.
> Christo made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air
> then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the
> treadmill, but I made the full mile. His rewarding smile made it all
> worthwhile. I feel GREAT-!! It's a whole new life for me.
>
> _______________________________
> WEDNESDAY:
> The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the
> counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a
> hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to
> steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.
>
> Chris was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other
> club members. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the
> morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY
> annoying.
>
> My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Chris put me on the stair
> monster. Why the heck would anyone invent a machine to simulate an
> activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Chris told me it would help me
> get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other stuff too.
>
> _______________________________
> THURSDAY:
> Dork was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his
> thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being
> a half an hour late - it took me that long to tie my shoes.
>
> He took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran
> and hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny bag to find me.
>
> Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine -- which I sank.
> _________ _ _____________________
> FRIDAY:
> I hate that jerk Christo more than any human being has ever hated any
> other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic,
> anorexic little aerobic instructor. If there was a part of my body I
> could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it.
>
> Chris wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if
> you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the darn barbells or
> anything that weighs more than a sandwich.
>
> The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition
> teacher.
> Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the
> choir director?
>
> ________________________________
> SATURDAY:
> Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly
> voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made
> me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the
> strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight
> hours of the Weather Channel.
>
> ________________________________
> SUNDAY:
> I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and
> thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my
> husband (the little squirt) will choose a gift for me that is fun -- like
> a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend
> over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!!

Hello All

Hey Betty (Tomorrow) :) That is what I was hoping for. Our kids "pair" up with their cousins pretty well and I think they will be better behaved that way....what a fun family!

Tubby - I've seen that before....so skipped over it. How are You doing today?

Back in a bit,
Mary

I have always liked that one Tubby.....is precisely my opinion of going to the gym!

Spent the afternoon helping Laura hook up cable boxes for my mom....I so dislike cable...

Hope all of you are doing well......

will try to get back in a bit...

I broke Grandma's tv while I was doing it too. I broke the part on the tv that you plug the cable into off the tv; I managed to get it set up so the picture is only a little snowy, but I have no clue how to actually fix and I feel so bad. There is a little strip of copper inside that has to connect in order for the signal to go through.

Mary I'm doing fine thanks Shucks I thought it was new....

Trisha we have a new DVD player it's still not hooked up correctly ...LOL

Laura I can imagine how you must fill..Is there room to get in there with a soldering gun.???

Betty have a wonderful time..And safe trip.!!!!!

Seed have fun making the tree bird house. I forgot earlier post
.Any questions welcome.Seriously....

Nite All

Tubby

Well Hello Laura, Trisha & Tubby - Not too long till my bedtime....I'm sure Grandma has
much appreciation for whatever you have done! :) I can't even work my TV remote..... HA!

Hugs to all,
Mary

no the strip is completely contained when on correctly.

Oh well - I'm turning in... Hugs to All

Mary

g'nite

hi y'all


had some trauma this week, my sister has come to stay for two nights.. not the ill one the yongest one.. i dont want anything to do with any of them but she was bashed by her husband and needed somewhre to go while the courts took a look. oh my nerves... she has three disabled children so with her, her dog, my DD and GD.. AND A MOUSE RAN ACROSS MY BACK IN BED THIS MORNING AND I DONT SLEEP WITH CLOTHES ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh my my.... meds just arnt cutting it today lol


goodness me give me strength

OMG - both Laura's..

Laura, hugs sweetie, how you must feel..am sure your grandmother doesn't hold you responsible..could you purchase a splitter box, has 2 wires than can hook up on the screws at back of t.v. and then on the actual box it has the piece you need to hook up the cable..only thing I can think of to help..t.v.'s now days well they are made as throw aways so not much repair is done to them....good luck


Laura - Wonderhug...know you have to help where you can, but I think at times you are taking on far too much when you aren't doing the best yourself...a mouse..ooops...I'd not sleep as well...so sad for your sister and her children, I'm sure it takes all of her energy to look after those children's needs, best get rid of that hubby...you must Laura be married to a Saint...always there to help your family through the hard times..give him a hug from me will you...

Today's the day, it's sunshine out there although it is cold, but I'll take cold in exchange for snow..drats forgot the tickets in my bag at home for the Holocaust Museum, luckily I was able to reprint them, otherwise I'd have had to call Greg to go on a search..tidied up before leaving and goodness knows where I put that bag...

Morning everyone. I got some rest yesterday, but my tummy was not doing well, so I spent most of the day on the sofa, and close to the bathroom. Guess I picked up something bad on the trip? But doing much better today.
Betty, do you have a picture of those bunnies you were talking about?
I bet your getting all excited about your trip with the kids!

Laura from down under, so glad to see you posting, but so sorry to hear all the tauma going on! Hope it all gets settled soon.

Laura, can't help you with the broken cable connection. Wish I could.

Hope you all have a great day.

LK

Good Morning Everyone!

Tubby loved the joke, way true!

Well I feel like my insides are going to fall out so I'm going to get some cereal and take drugs! Ms. Cheerful hasn't said anything to me, I am so sad!
Speaking of, yesterday I told her I was taking the week of May 18th off so me and Dave could go to East Tennessee for his birthday and belated anniversary (belated by a month lol) She had mentioned previously that she was going to take a week off right after the conference, which is the week after next. As soon as I told her, she said, "That's the week I was going to take." She takes off every year the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. So I went to my boss and he put it on the permanent schedule, took care of that problem. Then she told someone yesterday afternoon that I guess things are ok since I'm joking and laughing (huh? I'm always joking and laughing, maybe not with her, but I'm always joking and laughing.)
So after all of this drama yesterday I get home and Dave tells me that his company is going to force everyone to take their vacations the week of the 4th of July, are we dictating when people can take their vacations now???? Of course it's just rumor at this point, but sounds kinda ridiculous to me.

I LOVE YOU!!

TOMORROW'S NOT PROMISED.

SO I LOVE YOU!


I believe in prayer. It's the best way to draw strength from heaven.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
I thank you for being you!

HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER:

YOU SAY
GOD SAYS
BIBLE VERSES

You say: 'It's impossible'
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: 'I'm too tired'
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: 'Nobody really loves me'
God says: I love you
(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: 'I can't go on'
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: 'I can't figure things out'
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: 'I can't do it'
God says: You can do all things
( Phil ippians 4:13)

You say: 'I'm not able'
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: 'It's not worth it'
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )

You say: 'I can't forgive myself'
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: 'I can't manage'
God says: I will supply all your needs
( Phil ippians 4:19)

You say: 'I'm afraid'
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)

You say: 'I'm not smart enough'
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: 'I feel all alone'
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY BE IN NEED
The first sentence is pretty powerful!

God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.'


Father, God, bless all my friends in whatever it is that you know they may need this day! And may their lives be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen.

Going to print that one Tubby..touched my heart...

LindaKay, sorry you are not well, let's hope another day or so you'll be feeling your self...

have the bunnie head at home..I e-mailed the photo to the girls, so if one comes on-line MSN I'll get her to e-mail it back to me and I'll post it...

Crissy does that mean you would have to change your planned holidays OR just that he gets his other holidays that week if it goes through..many companies are doing shut-downs in order to save..maybe that's what they are doing, if so, not so bad as he'll still have a job...

Having trouble accessing, lets see if this works...

yep, it worked...

Yea, I'm not giving up my vacation time. He was going to take tonight and tomorrow night off, but since he's going to run out of vacation he's decided not to. And the way I figure it, if he takes the vacation in May, they figure they don't need him there anyway and lay him off, he's going to be laid off anyway at some point in time. They've always closed down the week between Christmas and New Years, but that's considered Holiday Pay. Even if they do shut down the week of the 4th of July they're still going to have to pay everyone. Like he said, it's just a rumor flying around, so we'll see.

Love the bunny Betty! I'm going to say, "Yea, it worked!" LOL

Betty, hope your trip is great, warm and safe.
Enjoy!
And send cherry blossom pictures....my favorite memory of DC.

Laura take care.... know what it's like with the meds not working....mine work ifne, just don't have any right now......(((Hugs)))

Betty, Hope you have a great trip ........

LK sorry you have been under the weather...

crissy......(((hugs))))

Tubby.....I do love that one.....that post has been added to my file....

Trisha I wish it show the pics..I copy & paste..It shows up when I compose mail, but not here..

On the countdown, 2 more hours, lordy this day is long..

Dropped into Canadian Tire and bought batteries for my 2nd camera..might need them..lol but they need to be charged before you can use them..thank goodness I've brought my charger...

Have a great trip Betty.
Make lots of memories.

Ya All have fun now ya hear..Have great time..

Answering Machine at Mental Health Hospital

"Hello, and welcome to the mental health hot line......"
If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly.
If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you.
If you have multiple personalities, press 3, 4, 5, and 6.
If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want. Stay on the line so we can trace your call.
If you are delusional, press 7 and your call will be transferred to the mother ship.
If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully and a small voice will tell you which number to press.
If you are a manic-depressive, it doesn't matter which number you press, no one will answer.
If you are dyslexic, press 9696969696969696.
If you have a nervous disorder, please fidget with the pound key until a representative comes on the line.
If you have amnesia, press 8 and state your name, address, telephone number, and mother's maiden name.
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If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have low self-esteem, please hang up. All operators are too busy to talk to you."
If you are menopausal, hang up, turn on the fan, lay down & cry. You won't be crazy forever.
If you are blond don't press any buttons, you'll just mess it up.

Thanks for the picture Betty. he is a cutey!

I am feeling better this afternoon. I guess I just over did myself on the trip!

LK

Glad you are feeling somewhat better this afternoon Linda Kay..

To all of you, thanks for the well wishes..tummy has settled, worries are leaving, we'll be fine as long as nobody starts singing 99 bottles of beer on the wall..lol..remember those days..

Quiet here being last few hours before everyone has their long weekend, was just thinking of putting my head back and grabbing an hour of rest...sounds like the plan..

Again, if I don't get back to you, do have a great Easter weekend..watch those chocolates...

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New swap, come and check it out please?

Thanks

LK

SPEEDING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
GOOD A Madison , SD policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but wasn't getting many. Then he discovered the problem- a 12- year-old boy was standing up the road with a hand painted sign, which read 'RADAR TRAP AHEAD'. The officer also found the boy had an accomplice who was down the road with a sign reading 'TIPS' and a bucket full of money. (And we used to just sell lemonade!)

BETTER A motorist was mailed a picture of his car speeding through an automated radar post in Sioux Falls , SD . A $40 speeding ticket was included. Being cute, he sent the police department a picture of $40. The police responded with another mailed photo of handcuffs.