HiYa to everyone :D
And Happy 4th to some :p

Happy 4th to you! We had our Canada Day last weekend! Good times! :)

"HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!"

We all have a July 4th so can all enjoy happy wishes for the day!

To some of us, this day holds special significance for celebration and to each of you, I wish good friends, family, food, entertainment but also a quiet moment of thanks to those who have served and continue to serve so that we can continue our tradition of celebrating July 4th in the fullness for which it was designed to be celebrated. "Happy 4th"

Also, thank you for all the good wishes extended from each of you "old and new friends" as we celebrate our Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July to you all :)

We don't celebrate this in Australia so just another day for us!!

"HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!"

We all have a July 4th so can all enjoy happy wishes for the day!

To some of us, this day holds special significance for celebration and to each of you, I wish good friends, family, food, entertainment but also a quiet moment of thanks to those who have served and continue to serve so that we can continue our tradition of celebrating July 4th in the fullness for which it was designed to be celebrated. "Happy 4th"

Also, thank you for all the good wishes extended from each of you "old and new friends" as we celebrate our Independence Day!


Happy Independence Day Rebby! :D I hope you have a great day!!

I miss you at the dance parties! You haven't been around to "virtually" sleep on my couch and clean up after our wild parties lately! ;)

Thanks Starby for the "Happy" wish! I haven't seen the dance party notifications. I know I wasn't getting notifications at all for awhile. Sorry I have missed the parties. I loved them! I have not been as active on the site lately... lots going on. I am glad to have been missed! Warms my heart! I loved settling in on your couch with snuggy bunnies and just enjoying watching everyone dance!

It seems I have some angels watching over me lately and I sure need it. I do miss everyone! Soon, I will be around more. Love and Hugs all around!! : )

HiYa to everyone :D
and Happy 4th to some :p

HEY AK! Missed you sweets, how is the family? And happy 4th to you too!:)

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Just thought I'd send some fun to all my US 'family!

Lots of love, hugs, and virtual kisses and wishes for a wonderful weekend to all.

Chery

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Just thought I'd send some fun to all my US 'family!

Lots of love, hugs, and virtual kisses and wishes for a wonderful weekend to all.

Chery


Chery... HI! Thank you, and a Happy 4th to you dear, wish you were here to celebrate with us!

Going to a 4th party at my son's house today and we are having our party tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be clear; blue skies with white puffy clouds to day AND tomorrow; 81 today and 75 today...

Go out side and wave a little flag Chery.:D :eek:... miss you, come around more...
Stringer

Happy 4th everyone! Rebby, I agree whole heartedly;) Hugs and love, Starty

Happy fourth of July all my American friends, I'll have a beer and pretend that I'm at all your parties. Think of me when the fireworks go off. ;)

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Woops I guess I posted in the wrong Topic

Happy 4th! Canadians, Drive South and join us with fireworks XD

Hey there theguywithnolife,

Uhm, that sounds like an awesome invitation to party with you guys. Too bad the American president won't let Canadians over without a passport now. );

Well I am there in spirit, Enjoy the fireworks and the partying.

Joe

Music crosses all borders.. and I think this song applies to both genders, so I thought I'd share it with you. For some, it will be sad but true, and for some it will be awfully funny. Nevertheless, please enjoy!

YouTube - Vince Gill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07wrGq99R40&feature=related)

This one made me laugh, and the next one grabbed my heart and made me cry... the world would be nothing without music!

YouTube - She's Somebody's Hero (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANk___WvZ5E)

The only thing we can do is wish that our children love us as much as we love them.

Guess I've got an 'emotional moment' and need to share it.

Love,
Chery

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Vince Gill, Vince Gill, who compares to that wonderful heartfelt voice? I love him... how did you know?;)
I have heard both of those songs, I can't play them right now, I am sitting where kids are sleeping... schools out so they get to crash where they want;) Anyway I love music too, it brings emotions out in me that I had no idea that I had. Thanks Chery, I love it when you arein this sort of mood.

Thanks for your songs Chery! :) I've never heard that one by Vince, and I've never of Jamie O'neal. Love the song! A nice tribute! We've never really talked, but it's very nice to meet you! :D

Edit: HI Starty girl! How are you?

Ohhhh you will love Chery, I can't help but to love Chery.
Oh, I am all right, full tummy and I hope I am getting tired now, I need the sleep!;) How are you pretty lady?

I'm good hun! I was suppose to go out for a night on the town with an old friend tonight, but it's been put off until tomorrow night now. I'm a little worried about Niki. She has a really weird cough. She sounds like a goose honking! So I guess it's another trip to see what's wrong. :( Otherwise, all is good! Did you do anything for the 4th?

I am tired, so off to bed with me with a last wish of a Happy and safe Fourth of July! ;)

We celebrated last night with the work schedules and all. Fireworks and friends... after the fireworks, I took a dip in the pool with a new found friend, she is so sweet and fun! Then by 1:00 we got too tired to speak so we went to bed and hung out all day and took all the kids rafting, I drove them there and picked them up, but unless it is 1000000 degrees, you won't see me get into that cold ole river;) Hugs Starby, I hope Niki is OK. Sorry about your plans love, I hope they come through tomorrow for you:):)

I'm glad you had fun Starty! :) Sweet Dreams to you! We'll talk soon, and I'll give you all the dirt from my night on town, tearing up the streets! ;) G'nite sweetie!

And then a coffee afterwards :)

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Whaaaatttt?? Duckman!. How did I miss this? You were suppose to be MY SUPERHERO! You weren't suppose to join in on the feast, and have after dinner drinks at my expense?? :( :eek: :p

Thanks Starby for the "Happy" wish! I haven't seen the dance party notifications. I know I wasn't getting notifications at all for awhile. Sorry I have missed the parties. I loved them! I have not been as active on the site lately.......lots going on. I am glad to have been missed! Warms my heart! I loved settling in on your couch with snuggy bunnies and just enjoying watching everyone dance!

It seems I have some angels watching over me lately and I sure need it. I do miss everyone! Soon, I will be around more. Love and Hugs all around!!! : )


Sorry for 3 posts in a row everyone! :o

You are always missed when you are not around, sweet Rebby! I've missed the sound of your bike pulling up at the dance parties, and you know I always save the couch just for you! ;) The bunnies and Niki will be there to snuggle and lick your face off, anytime you want to mosey on over! :D

Happy you all enjoyed all the things that comes with July 4th.08

Joe?. Tell me to go to bed! In fact order me to go! I'm sooo tired, but I can't sleep!

Your so tired, it looks like your invisible. Lol lol lol

HAHAHA! I forgot I was hiding! The people in the castle are trying to cook me... so I have to be incognito! Lol

Ha Ha, I guess I do some hiding myself. I can never be bothered to change my settings. I guess it is pure laziness or I am just copying everybody else being invisible. Ha Ha.

I am passing the buck on this one.

I guess it's my laziness too! I was fooling around and trying to find out how to hide, and now I am with the witness protection program I guess! LOL!

EDIT: I gave you a greenie... I don't know why I said your daughter... blame it on me being tired... I know you have "little cheeks" Duhh... I better get to bed! G'nite/G'morn Joe! ;)

That's OK Joe, you can pass the buck in this aspect any time dear.
I too got lazy and left myself invisible, but I do make myself known when I answer back.

Starby... you need to go and get in a cat-nap so that you won't look too crispy to those that want to cook you.

C.U. guys later..

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Eeeekkkk! Everyone is basting me aren't they? LOL G'nite you guys! ;)

Good to see you Chery it has been a while. See you later. Goodnight Starby, time to go to sleep now.

Sand man is coming to get you. Ha Ha Ha

YOu all will need a good nap today;) You were up far too late. I watched a movie last night... Vera Drake. Wow, good movie but I am not everyone would appreciate a movie like that one. I went ad rented a few foreign films as well, can't wait to watch them... no one else will watch them with me so I have to be completely alone for those...
Hi everyone;)

Hi all, how's everyone doing? How are the hangovers my American friends? How were the 4th of July celebrations?

No hangover here. I am good, just hanging in my jammies still, feels nice not to have to do a gosh darn thing. I thought about baking... I think I will another time. My house is still picked up so nothing to do there, laundry is done... now what?

Now chillaxxx and have a day off Starty... that's what now! :D

K... thanks, I am enjoying the little bits of alone time, that's for sure.
How is Niki today?

She's being Miss Barkety Bark! ;) I haven't heard her sound like a goose too much today, so that's a good thing! I can't afford anymore vet bills! I will still probably take her in next week though... just to be safe!

Maybe she just has a bit of a Doggy cold. I hope that's the case.
My bunny isn't drinking water, I need Marky Mark to drink water, I am getting worried!

Oh noooo... poor Marky Mark! Do you have a small syringe that you could try and force a little water into him?

Ohhhhhhhhh Good idea... be right back!

I made him take drinks... heehee, he doesn't like being woke up like that, I think he just took a sip to please me and let him go back to sleep!

Sorry Starty! My puter keeps on freezing up on me... grrrrrrrr! That's good that he took a drink. Poor little hopper! ;)

Marky Mark isn't drinking, not good. Bunny's need their H2O, keep force feeding him water Starty, and keep an eye out. Is he pooing and peeing regularly, sleeping more than usual? It could just be that he's hot, but that isn't good either, when it's hot, he needs to drink. Silly bunny, trix are for kids. :)

It is hot out there... but cooling down, he is sleeping more than usual. I think I will keep forcing him to drink, matter a fact, I am going to right now;)
Thanks guys, you are both real great!

No problem. Bunny's can go downhill really fast, so it's important to notice any behavior changes and nip them in the bud asap. Make the little powder puff tail drink, he probably won't like it, but that's what he needs. At least one syringe an hour until he starts drinking on his own. Just my opinion, no medical backup, but hey, I'm the crazy bunny lady, with 4 crazy bunny's. :)

True, and your advice means a lot to me, thank you
I lied about baking, I made a yellow cake and will be devouring it after the taco salad tonight;)
Bunny is going to be fine, I just know it!

I'm sure he is. Could be the heat, could be his age, could be that he's just having a lazy day, we all do at times. Just watch him, monitor his water intake, but I'm sure he's okay. :)

My Oreo sometimes goes 2 days without drinking, and then all of a sudden she'll drink two bottles of water within an hour. None of my others bunnies do this, only her. She also has poo problems, the water consumption may have something to do with that. And the story about poo not sticking to bunny's fur, so not true. :(

He is still sleeping, but drank for me a little wee bit. I will watch him, crazy bunny lady!;)

HI AK, I MISS YOU! How are you fairing?

Kuckoo, kuckoo, crazy bunny lady in the house. :)

Give Marky Mark a hug from me and my bun's. :)

I will, but he really isn't driking an awful lot, he pushes me away and he won't take it in?? Poor baby, I think I will bring him in and give him some attention, it could be the fireworks he heard last night, they were all pretty far away... but now that I think about it, he may be completely freaked out... awww, I am a bad bunny mom... I am going to go and get him!

Yes, some hugs and love are definitely called for. They hear much better than we do, and the fireworks probably did scare him. Bunny's are really skittish and nervous, too much shock or fear can kill them. He's probably just a bit shook up, needs a bit of TLC. I'm sure he'll be fine. You are not a bad bunny mom, I wish more people cared as much as you do about these wonderful, misunderstood animals. Poor wee bunny baby.

Goodevening ladies,

Sounds like a day and weekend of fun.

Hugs to you all.

Hi you Joe... ;)
Haven't gotten to see you much. Hope you are doing great. Getting ready to watch a movie... I hope its good...
Night everyone!

Well hope you enjoy the movie Start. Hi back at you Start.
Just got home from the city. Nighty night.

I missed everyone? Did everyone leave? Am I alone again? Sob, all alone again. :(

Nope...

My friend Stringer, the whip thief and eater of starducks. ;)

Glad I'm not alone, I missed you Stringer, seems like it's been forever since we talked.

My friend Stringer, the whip thief and eater of starducks. ;)

Glad I'm not alone, I missed you Stringer, seems like it's been forever since we talked.

Hello Darlin' how are you tonight, I feel very warm even though the air and ceiling fans are on.

Right back at you baby. How you doing? ;)

Right back at you baby. How you doin? ;)

I twink I blee duin' fine Alty.

Right back at you baby. How you doin? ;)

I twink I blee duin' fine Alty. Septin' these here strange pains in this here head of myin.

Oh sweetie, go to bed, rest your weary head, drink water, lots of water, take pills, avoid the evil hangover. Don't you wish you were Asian? ;)

Oh sweetie, go to bed, rest your weary head, drink water, lots of water, take pills, avoid the evil hangover. Don't you wish you were Asian? ;)

YES Issy is lucky... but red isn't my favorite color cause I can't see red or green anyway... they look tan or brown... whatever my dear my head sucks about right now and I can't feel my fingers to type anymore...

Night.

Night stringer

nite stringer


Good night my friend.

Goodnight sweet Stringer, sleep tight, I'll call at 6am, wake you up, sound good? ;)

Starby says good night, but once again her puters frozen. :(

Goodnight sweet Stringer, sleep tight, I'll call at 6am, wake you up, sound good? ;)

Starby says good night, but once again her puters frozen. :(


There WILL NOT be an answer... and if you call at 6am AND I do answer... well... let's just say I will have so help "cleaning up" since I know you love cleaning... ha

Night sweets.

I'm not flying to Chicago to clean, I don't even want to clean here. Cleaning, it's useless, they just mess it up again. ;):)

Night sweet Stringer, night Marta, night Slavador. :(

Alty... ALTY!. He is drinking and eating, I suppose he just needed reassurance that we love him. :) thanks. You too Starby thanks... ;)

Alty........ALTY!!!......He is drinking and eating, I suppose he just needed reassurance that we love him. :) thanks. you too Starby thanks.....;)

Good morning... no wait it is 12:25 pm... sorry just got up.

Isn't it strange how these little pains can shoot to only part of your forehead? And how you have to blink a lot to focus..

Stringer

Good morning Stringer, or afternoon. :)

Aren't hangovers fun? Remember, lots of water, and some tylenol, that should do the trick. You'll feel better later today, or tomorrow. ;)

At least you had fun, that's the important thing. :)

HOWDY! Everyone... get enough sleep after all a that celerbatin on the 4th Stringer?. whut da heck,it only hapns 1ce a year,so it's OK... hick.

Starby, Alty, and Start.. I sure hope all the four-legged babies are better. I know my cat went bonkers for a while - and when he hides, he forgets to come out and eat, drink or do his 'duty'..

A doc told me a long time ago that an eye dropper with water and a few drops of whiskey can save a life and did try it a few times... it worked on my dogs, cats, and my baby when she had middle ear infection on the airplane.. so there must be something to the remedy story.

Cross your fingers that my 'down-days' will be over soon, next visit with doc is Wednesday and I plan on reading him the riot-act - I've also missed a few cancer group sessions and my 'memebers' there miss me, so I have to start on the road to recovery as soon as possible. Gosh, I just hate to be missed, don't you?. (actually like it, but don't like letting others down when they need someone too).

Well, got to go for a while and see what other trouble I can stir up in the relationshi's section..

C.U. all later.

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Hi Chery,

Long time no talk, I missed you.

My four legged babies are all fine, so are the two legged ones. ;) It's been a neat week, the kids are done with school, the weather has been really nice, almost too nice, and they are running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Good times, ah the joys of being a kid. :)

Go stir up some trouble on the relationship boards, I'll be watching. ;)

My fingers are crossed. I do hope you feel good soon. My bunny is drinking but not as much as I would have hoped. We will see what happens. I believe the whiskey story, I have heard those types of remedies work for all sorts of things! Go on and stir up your stuff over there in the other threads, they like it;)

HOWDY! everyone... get enough sleep after all a dat celerbatin on the 4th Stringer?.. whut da heck,it only hapns 1ce a year,so it's OK... hick.

Starby, Alty, and Start.. I sure hope all the four-legged babies are better. I know my cat went bonkers for a while - and when he hides, he forgets to come out and eat, drink or do his 'duty'..

A doc told me a long time ago that an eye dropper with water and a few drops of whiskey can save a life and did try it a few times... it worked on my dogs, cats, and my baby when she had middle ear infection on the airplane.. so there must be something to the remedy story.

Cross your fingers that my 'down-days' will be over soon, next visit with doc is Wednesday and I plan on reading him the riot-act - I've also missed a few cancer group sessions and my 'memebers' there miss me, so I have to start on the road to recovery as soon as possible. Gosh, I just hate to be missed, don't you?....(actually like it, but don't like letting others down when they need someone too).

Well, gotta go for a while and see what other trouble I can stir up in the relationshi's section..

C.U. all later.

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I sure hope you are feeling a lot better soon Chery, and my best wishes to you for your down days to be very few and far between very soon. Godspeed!

Niki hasn't been coughing like a goose as much, but I will still probably take her in because I've been a paranoid momma ever since she was attacked, and I need to make sure everything is okay with her. Darn vet bills though... ouch!

Chery?. can you adopt me? ;) I love your advice on the other boards! :) Oh, and I have also heard that my mom used to dip our soothers in whiskey when we were babies, if she couldn't get us to calm down and go to sleep! :eek: LOL!

Starty girl... I hope Marky Mark is drinking more now... poor little fluff ball! :(

Alty.. Glad your four-legged babies are better. And.. I hope you have a few activities planned for the kids because they can get bored aweful fast.
I had a white plastic tablecloth ready for outside finger-painting - bathtub ready for cleaning afterwards
Then, even in the summer, I took plastic easter eggs and placed candy inside for the kids to hunt in the park or back yard. Anything is worth keeping them busy.

Start.. just make sure that your furry pets keep in the shade and out of drafty places - those are the factors that make them sick real quick. Bunnies usually get liquid through fresh vegies - just don't wash them before giving it to them though - sometimes too much chlorine and/or fluoride is not the best for them either - so hope you have distilled water around.

Starby.. Consider yourself adopted. Along with my daughter, I have a beautiful gay Italian sort-of-adopted son already and I've always wanted more children. You can officially call me mom now any time. Gosh, every time I read your name, I want to go make a good cup of coffee - I just love those bottles of Starbucks coffee my daughter gets me now and then. After twenty years of not drinking coffee - I now get the urge and it has to be special - not the perculated plain stuff.

Stringer.. wassup`? Still hung-over dear? Say hi to Marta for me.


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Awwww, Thank you my newly adopted Momma Chery! :D

I got my nickname long before there was a Starbucks Coffee House. I was the co-ordinator for a local baseball league, and one of my friends on our team all of a sudden started calling me Jo Jo Starbuck Buck. I asked him why there where two "bucks"... he told me that's all I was worth!. all in fun! There are still a lot of people around town that don't even know my real name! Unfortunately, the name has taken on a life of it's own, and there have been many variations over the yrs. "Bucket" being my least fave name, LOL!

Your daughter and "sort of" adopted son are probably proud to call you Mom... I am too! :)

"Bucket" being my least fave name, LOL!



LOL... is that right :D


Ps: Hi Chery , I too love the advice you give on the relationship forum :)

LOL....................is that right :D


ps: Hi Chery , I too love the advice you give on the relationship forum :)

Ohhhh nooooo! What have I done?? I've given Batman ammunition! Bad Starby... baaaddd baaadddddd Starby! :eek:

Starbucket, I like it. But I like Starduck better. ;)

M?. Friend?. my dear sweet loveable, adorable, pinch your cheeks, kiss you on the forehead, hug you tight, feed you strawberries, fan you if it's hot, bring you your slippers, absolutely adorable manly man!. Whewwwwwww!!

You aren't really going to call me "Bucket" are you? ::tilts head and pouts::

What does it mean when I have something that looks like a black ghost in my bottom tool bar... can't be good right?. EEEEKKKKK!!

I am glad your little one is feeling better Start.

Chery good to see you here. (;

Alty and Starby, hey there you guys.

Stringer what's going on.

Back to the jail tomorrow /; Smile for me. Lol

:) :) :) :) :) :) There are a weeks worth of smiles for you Joe! How was your wkd?

It was fairly decent. (;

It's nice here now... but I think Alty has sent her thunderstorms this way! At least that is what the forecast says, but hey, that changes every time you walk out the door! I want to become a meteorologist, so I can just walk out the door every five minutes, and run back to my computer and say... yep, it's raining now! ;)

It's sunny here Starby, so the thunderstorm I'm sending shouldn't last long.

I'm working on the illustration for the first page of my book. Having some trouble, need to color, don't have felts or chalk, what's a girl to do?

Hi Joe, jail?

I thought I heard you said yesterday to Sydney, to take her crayons and felts to go color?. or do you just not have the right colours. How 'bout pencil crayons? Chalk would probably look a bit nicer, but are you going to be able to tell after it's scanned? Do the kids have any paints? Ohhh... you could do some finger painting?. LOL Since I am the main character, I will require the first copy you know! :p

Yes Starduck, I will send it to you when it's complete, pictures and all. I drew a rough draft of the picture, I want it to look childlike, after all, it's a children's book. Here, I'll post the picture. Imagine it with color, and grass, and flowers, and a sky, etc.

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Atly,

I am free on the weekends but I serve my full sentence during the week. They let me be free for all weekends. I am still not sure how long my sentence is but it feels like its for ever.

Nice drawing. Maybe when I get out of jail I can make the castle my permanent home??

That is if it is okay with everybody. Lol

Alty.. Glad your four-legged babies are better. And.. I hope you have a few activities planned for the kids because they can get bored aweful fast.
I had a white plastic tablecloth ready for outside finger-painting - bathtub ready for cleaning afterwards
Then, even in the summer, I took plastic easter eggs and placed candy inside for the kids to hunt in the park or back yard. Anything is worth keeping them busy.

Start.. just make sure that your furry pets keep in the shade and out of drafty places - those are the factors that make them sick real quick. Bunnies usually get liquid through fresh vegies - just don't wash them before giving it to them though - sometimes too much chlorine and/or flouride is not the best for them either - so hope you have distilled water around.

Starby.. Consider yourself adopted. Along with my daughter, I have a beautiful gay Italian sort-of-adopted son already and I've always wanted more children. You can officially call me mom now any time. Gosh, every time I read your name, I want to go make a good cup of coffee - I just love those bottles of Starbucks coffee my daughter gets me now and then. After twenty years of not drinking coffee - I now get the urge and it has to be special - not the perculated plain stuff.

Stringer.. wassup`? Still hung-over dear? Say hi to Marta for me.


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I am feeling pretty good hon, miss you.

I took M's and everyone's advice and drank a ton of water and aspirins... my head's OK, but for some reason my body is sore. I wonder if someone may have taken some advantage of me when I was under the influence? Hmmmmm, Marta..

Work tomorrow, lots of problems to solve and lots of meetings for the next two weeks... not in the mood for it at the moment. Maybe by tomorrow I'll feel a little bit more like dealing with the world... long weekend now seems very short.

And Chery... give 'um h*ll Darlin'... and I know you are the one that can do it.. Let us know... K?
Stringer

I am glad your little one is feeling better Start.

Chery good to see you here. (;

Alty and Starby, hey there you guys.

Stringer whats going on.

Back to the jail tommorow /; Smile for me. lol

I'm fine thanks Joe. It seems being the host means that everyone kept filling my glass with my own liquor, and beer and whatever that other stuff was... but I am fine now.

Like you, not really looking forward to tomorrow though.

How is the family? How old is your boy now?

I thought I heard you said yesterday to Sydney, to take her crayons and felts to go color?...or do you just not have the right colours. How 'bout pencil crayons? Chalk would probably look a bit nicer, but are you going to be able to tell after it's scanned? Do the kids have any paints? Ohhh...you could do some finger painting?!!...LOL Since I am the main character, I will require the first copy you know!! :p

A cook book Alty? What kind of "cook book" Alty?:rolleyes:

The family is doing well thank you. Little cheeks is 21 months old.

The family is doing well thank you. little cheeks is 21 months old.

Wow Joe, that went by fast it seems... almost 2 years old now... that is a great age. I had so much fun with my two kids when they were two and three. Actually I always did whatever their age was, but that age was very special. You two are very lucky, but I know that you know that...
Stringer:)

Yes, very blessed I am. It is an awesome age. I even gave him a haircut similar to mine lol. I call him Mini me now. Lol
Well it is nice and cool for the summer.

Happy to hear you made a good recovery from the weekend stringer.

A cook book Alty? What kind of "cook book" Alty?:rolleyes:


Nope, not a cook book. It's a children's book, about a duck. I wrote it today, read it to my kids (my target audience) and read it to Starby, so far it's been well received. Now I just have to do the illustrations, but I need to get some supplies. I'm thinking of doing them in water color, but I usually only work in oils, water color would be new for me. I'll give it a try. I want the pictures to be childlike and colorful. :)

I'm hoping to get it published, it's a fun book, once I got the idea the words just flowed on to the page. I'll see what happens, the worst that can happen is that it gets rejected, can't fail or succeed unless you try. Hey, didn't a wise man named Stringer tell me that? ;)

Ohhh gosh, we are starting to see Dr. Evil come through your words... Joe... no mini me's OK? :):):)
Hi guys...
Just got done washing my FIXED CAR!! Captain if you see this... I don't blame you for how long it took, I just couldn't wait any longer the gas was killing me in the truck. You know I would have loved to have you fix my car while I made you a nice wholesome lunch ! And handed you a cold beer, or made some yummy cookies for a thank you! I miss you lots! Hope you are good Captain, as many of us do I am sure;)

Start, I miss Captain too. I hope Captain is doing well. Always hoped for that.

Well I need to go to bed soon. Take care and have a goodnight everyone.

Nope, not a cook book. It's a children's book, about a duck. I wrote it today, read it to my kids (my target audience) and read it to Starby, so far it's been well received. Now I just have to do the illustrations, but I need to get some supplies. I'm thinking of doing them in water color, but I usually only work in oils, water color would be new for me. I'll give it a try. I want the pictures to be childlike and colorful. :)

I'm hoping to get it published, it's a fun book, once I got the idea the words just flowed on to the page. I'll see what happens, the worst that can happen is that it gets rejected, can't fail or succeed unless you try. Hey, didn't a wise man named Stringer tell me that? ;)

Joe, I would love to see a picture of him, cute as a button right?

Alty; YOU BETCHA HON!"

Good luck, my nephew is a published author of children's books. His latest is "A Christmas Secret"; J.B. Struzzi II. He is a great writer, his degree is in journalism, he is a speech writer for the Governor of Pennsylvania, official spokesman for PENDOT (public transportation) in Pa. And he is only 32... great looking guy. He was "Mr. Pennsylvania" TWICE for body building and came in second the third time.

He and I are very close Alty, and yes he and I have sat and talked for many hours about what he wants in life and the things he has already accomplished.
Stringer

Ohhh Alty, that is wonderful... you go girl! I hope one day you will get it published, wouldn't that be something else?;)
Night Joseph... and mini me AKA Little Cheeks and Proud!

I always wanted to write a book, I've got allot of ideas floating around my head, but usually I sit down and try, and the words that sounded so good in my head, well they just won't come out.

This time I had the entire idea in my head, sat down, and it just flowed out. I love this book, the kids have asked me to read it three times already, and I think it will be even better with pictures. Who knows, maybe one day my book will be on a shelf for sale. Eeeek, then you'll know where I came up with my user name. ;)

I do have to thank Starty, if it wasn't for her this never would have happened. One little typo led to this entire story. So thanks Starty. Oh and Starby, she's such a good sport. :)

Awwww, goll;)

Any guesses what the book's about Starty? A little canduck named Starduck. :)

That will be adorable. I can't wait to see some sort of draft of it, whether it gets published, I love reading to the kids... so maybe a soft copy for little ole bad typer start?:)

Say the word, I'll send it to you. I have to go over it again, check for spelling mistakes and such. I'd love to wait till the illustrations are done, will take a bit of time. I'll send Starby, you, Stringer, heck all of you a copy when I'm done. I hope you all love it as much as I do, but if not, be honest. :)

I tell you what Alty, I will read it to the kids and give you their feedback!;)
Have a good night, I have to go watch ANOTHER movie now;) Been relaxing some and it feels so nice. Hugs!

I'm going to go draw for a bit. Goodnight dear Starty, and keep those typos coming. :)

I'm going to be a STAR! I will have my own personal "Starduck" star on the Hollywood duck walk of fame! I will have my webbed feet embeded in cement for all to seeee... along with Alty's big hand prints. We will dine on caviar, sumptuous desserts, (no poultry, thank you!), and I will put Alty under my wing, and we will fly high above the papparazi!

I will meet all of my Idols! Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, Duckman, Big Bird, Larry Bird, Tweety Bird, Batmans' friend "Robin", Blue Bird of Happiness (that flies up your nose)... all of my mentors!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... the good life! :D

Sounds terrific! You girls are the craziest...

Sounds terrific!! You girls are the craziest....

Sane is boring. ;)

Sane is boring. ;)

But you have a castle, and someone has to be in charge of us crazies; Lady Alty;... "Aaaah let them eat cake..."

Off with their heads! Hee, hee, I've always wanted to say that. ;)

Good afternoon Stringer, well at least it's afternoon for me. ;)

Off with their heads! Hee, hee, I've always wanted to say that. ;)

Good afternoon Stringer, well at least it's afternoon for me. ;)

Here also Alty... :)

I'm drawing today Stringer, and it's not going well. I need the right paper and I need more artist chalk, colored artist chalk. Going to head over to Michaels later, get some supplies. I've given up on the water color idea, I haven't ever worked with water color, now's not the time to experiment, stick with what I know. ;)

How are you today Stringer? I hope all is going well. :)

Really busy Alty, preparing for 4 training meetings over the next two weeks.

I have not done any painting for years, but I have oils and an easel in the basement that are gathering cobwebs. But I know how peaceful it was for me when I did use them.

Can Ducks paint? Yeay... nice puter let me out of my 'time out'! Good puter... good boy... mommy loves you... yessss she does... gimme a kiss puter! :p

I'm the same way Stringer. I haven't actually painted since my dad died. It was something we did together, he was a very talented painter. I usually paint in oils, and I got an easel and all new paints for Christmas, I have yet to use them. The kids are interested, and they've been begging me to paint something, I just have to find happiness in it again, not saddness because my dad isn't beside me.

Here's one of the first pictures I every painted, it's not great, but hubby loves it so it's hanging in our bedroom. Unfortunately I couldn't get a great picture, the spray that I put on to protect the picture makes in shiny when you take a picture. I hope you get the basic image. :)

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I've gotten allot better since that painting, but it was fun to do, and interesting to look at now, because I can see all the flaws. :)

That is beautiful Alty! I don't see any flaws in it at all. I think you are being too hard on yourself girl! I only WISH I could have talent like that! Great job Alty... seriously! I'm not just saying that because we are friends! :D No wonder Wiggy wants it hung in your bedroom!

EDIT: I wonder if these are the 'pretend friends' that you know who... are talking about?!

Actually that is great, your first time?

By the way, I have a snapshot that I wanted to post of my family. Rea tried to help me (bless her) until she got frustrated with me, and I can't blame her. Possibly sometime this evening you could help me post it? I can't seem to get it right and it always wants me to "reduce", "reduce." I have an HP Officejet Pro L7580 Scanner and Fax...

If you will I would appreciate it, but I can't right now. The phone is ringing again for the 30th time...

Thanks Alty... If you can't or really don't want to do it, really no problems...

Sure I'll help you. We can sit together and I'll walk you through it step by step. We just have to find each other online and not busy at the same time. ;)

Starby, thanks for the kudos. :) I like the picture, but like I said, it was my first and you learn as you go, so I see the flaws.

Here's one of my dads pictures. It's a famous doorway in the town that I was born in. Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Once again there's a glare because of the spray that protects the painting.

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He chose those colors because they matched the new curtains my mother had made. He took a swatch of material along to our "painting class" so that he could match them perfectly. That picture is now hanging in my living room, along with a few others of his and mine. :) I don't have allot of wall space left, most are covered with paintings of mine and my dads. :) Memories.

It's so nice that you have your Dad's, and your memories everywhere Alty! He was very talented obviously! That is such a beautiful painting, and he obviously put a lot of time and thought into it!

Yes Alty I agree, you both have the "knack" as my Mom used to say, very nice.

Thanks Stringer. I'm so glad to have my dad's paintings, they mean allot to me, especially because I was there when he painted them, right beside him.

Okay, now I'm getting weepy. Starby started it though on another thread.:)

Alty... have you seen the artist in you thread? You should be posting your pic there. Well done and your daddy's too;)
Hi guys!

I don't know if I'm comfortable enough to post there, I've seen the pictures that the artists on this site post, mine don't begin to compare. I do it for me and my family, that's enough for me. :)

Alty...have you seen the artist in you thread? You should be posting your pic there. Well done and your daddy's too;)
Hi guys!!

I agree , good idea starty.

Go on Alty , those pics are good!

Gulp, do I have to admit that I'm afraid of rejection when it comes to my art? It's just a hobby, one of many, something I do for me. It was easy to share it with all of you, you're my friends, others, well, gulp, not so sure.

Thanks for the votes of confidence, I'll think about. :)

Alty sweet heart, you have to. ;)
Now that we know you have talent (more than one, and YES the whipping is included) you have to post it there. You compare, trust me love!:):):)
Friend long time, hope you day is good!

Thanks starty , hope alls well with you :)

Sweet Alty, we are all a little apprehensive about posting our work on the thread because it makes us a little vulnerable but when one is given a talent, one is not to hide it under a bushel basket, or something like that! LOL It is meant to be shared.

Each artist who shares, is sharing a very private part of who they are inside, whether it is painting, music, poetry, stories, etc. My work does not compare to a lot of the artists work on the thread but I think it enhances all of our lives when we can get a glimpse into some one's life through their art work. I enjoyed so much seeing your dad's work and yours. I encourage you to take the leap!

Rebbie, your post made me cry, I don't know why. Thanks all for the support. I'm still thinking about posting it on the art forum, I will think about it. I'm glad you all enjoyed it, because it gives me allot of pleasure, that's why I do it, or did, haven't for 7 years. I think it's also hard because of what it means to me, the fact that it's something I shared with my dad, and he's gone, so is my mom, they both died in 2001. I still have a hard time with it, they both meant so much to me, their absence is something I'm still not used to, I don't think I ever will be.

My dad's art brings me peace, I look at it and remember when he made it, the fun we had, the classes we took, the jokes and laughter. I don't know if I'll ever be able to experience that again with my art.

Thanks all, you are all such great friends. What would I do without you, I hope I never have to find out.

Rebby, you sure have a way of explaining things, that's for sure. So true. We do support you Alty. And if I may say so, there are lots of people there that know so much that could help you with your story pics too... Really, I promise. I hope you grab the bull by the horns on that book and your art... you may find something old inside you just waiting to come out. I sure hope so. I have tears in my eyes knowing it has been seven years, I hope something gets crazy and starts to bug you so you can let it all out. :):) Hugs!

Jeesh, Starty, now I'm crying again, but they're all good tears. You all mean so much to me, your advice, and caring words. I love all of you so much.

Still thinking about posting. The book, well I'm going all the way with that, and I'm doing the illustrations, come heck or high water. The painting, well, I'll see. My daughter is interested, but she's only 5, still, no time like the present, we can do it together, keep the family tradition alive. :)

Great idea sweet heart. You just remember our time here is limited, so make the best of it! :)

Bear... your pic... please explain... and I would love to see a link to your fave Tesla song in your signature!

Absolutely amazing.

How did I not find this thread until now?

Alty: awesome pictures. I can't wait to see what you do with starduck ;)

I have a picture of Starduck in my head, now I just have to get her on paper. I hope Starby approves when it's done. Starduck is a blond duck with blue eyes, I hope I can do her justice. :)

Thanks all for the wonderful comments, I really appreciate it. Can't believe posting a few pics lead to all this. ;)

Great idea sweet heart. You just remember our time here is limited, so make the best of it!!:)

Bear....your pic....please explain....and i would love to see a link to your fave Tesla song in your signature!!
You don't like my pic?
The link to my fav tesla song is there... :)

Bear, what is your pic?

The cogs emblem, from gears of war

I see, actually, I don't see, but ah, I see. ;)

You don't see it?

His Avi Alty , right bear?

Yeah

I see the avy, sort of, it's a bit hard to see the emblem. At first I thought it was a tattoo. :)

Night everybody.

Night Joe

Night Joe.

the cogs emblem, from gears of war


Gears fan eh? I didn't really care for it, But I only played the 1st level so I really can't give the opion of the game

I'm more of Halo 3 person myself

Ah, it's a game, now I see. :)

Rebbie, your post made me cry, I don't know why. Thanks all for the support. I'm still thinking about posting it on the art forum, I will think about it. I'm glad you all enjoyed it, because it gives me allot of pleasure, that's why I do it, or did, haven't for 7 years. I think it's also hard because of what it means to me, the fact that it's something I shared with my dad, and he's gone, so is my mom, they both died in 2001. I still have a hard time with it, they both meant so much to me, their absence is something I'm still not used to, I don't think I ever will be.

My dad's art brings me peace, I look at it and remember when he made it, the fun we had, the classes we took, the jokes and laughter. I don't know if I'll ever be able to experience that again with my art.

Thanks all, you are all such great friends. What would I do without you, I hope I never have to find out.

Sweet Alty,
Tears are good for the cleansing of the soul to clear the path for the birth of new visions!
You shared a vision with your father and it was fulfilled.
The tears come now to clear your path for new visions, inspired by your father. He would be so proud to know you are once again, being inspired to create. No doubt, a dream he had for your life. (I don't presume to know). Seven years, (7) God's perfect number!

Sharing a part of you that was so entwined with your dad makes it all the more difficult for you yet also, all the more special to share with others. Not everyone has a dad who loves them or inspires them or even sometimes accepts them. Your story and your art may be the only way some ever experience a little piece of that feeling and you can provide that through the written word, sharing little moments spent with your dad as you both painted together as you also share your new creations, inspired by your father's love for you and for art. I believe your dad would feel so honored for you to share the love he had for you, with others but that is not for me to say, only to suggest.

I think you are ready to just burst forth as you move toward a new time in your life of creating, using the wonderful memories of your father to inspire you. Everyone likes to know the inspiration behind the artist's work, or enjoy reading little stories as to the development of the piece. Little Alty, I want to encourage you to become the artist that is within you! It has sat dormant for a time, as life moved slowly forward.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Now you are making me cry Rebby! Your words are so sweet and touching. I'm so glad to call you my friend. Yes Alty's paintings are beautiful, and her Dad would be proud to see her painting again. I'm at a loss for words Rebby. That was just so sweet, for you to give Alty that inspiration. I'm sure her Dad hands will help her with every stroke of the brush, and she will feel him in the room with her while she paints more beautiful pictures. :)

Gears fan eh? I didn't really care for it, But I only played the 1st level so i really can't give the opion of the game

I'm more of Halo 3 person myself
Should have gone more into it, tis a great game, but I agree with you on halo 3 is a brilliant game its just COD4 is in a word better in my opinion especially online

I like Donkey Kong myself... but I guess that is just my own opinion;);):)

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Sneezy, welcome, I am sorry we didn't tell you;)

... no one's into the oldies..

Blackjack..

Texttwist..

PACMAN?!

Ohhhhh... of course, that is pretty much all I know Sneezy!

I'm the same way Stringer. I haven't actually painted since my dad died. It was something we did together, he was a very talented painter. I usually paint in oils, and I got an easel and all new paints for Christmas, I have yet to use them. The kids are interested, and they've been begging me to paint something, I just have to find happiness in it again, not saddness because my dad isn't beside me.

Here's one of the first pictures I every painted, it's not great, but hubby loves it so it's hanging in our bedroom. Unfortunately I couldn't get a great picture, the spray that I put on to protect the picture makes in shiny when you take a picture. I hope you get the basic image. :)

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I've gotten allot better since that painting, but it was fun to do, and interesting to look at now, because I can see all the flaws. :)
Dear Alty. Your dad would want you to continue. When we encourage our children to do something that they have fun doing and are good at (and believe me, you're GOOD) they want you to find peace and happiness in your memories of them. When I taught Jaime a few things and she got good at it, it made me so darned proud of her and I sincerely hope she continues the rest of her life and has fond memories of me teaching her how. That's what drives us parents. It leaves a legacy - so think of it that way. I just downloaded your picture of the wolves for her because she has loved wolves since she was a baby and when we went to the zoo to watch them, they always came close to us and 'sang' their song for her - it was usually near closing time and it was a ritual. She still remembers that time as one of the happiest times as a child. Hope it's OK with you for me to share it with her. Keep up your wonderful talent my love, don't deprive the rest of the world of something so beautiful!

The other picture makes me think of a scene in a Charles D*ckens novel - you've got talent babe, and should never give it up. - for some reason his last name gets blocked, maybe because 'someone' thinks it's a 'bad word'.

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On the subject of games and such ---- and I'm NOT advertizing for the products in any way!

I like yachtzee(sp) still, dominoes, crosswords, scrabble,netuno, spades, any breakout game, jigsaw,the original mahjong, space invaders, etc.
If you check out completelyfreesoftware.com - they have old and new games for all windows and/or DOS versions. I have lifetime membership on that site and believe me, it's worth it. It does not just have games, but everything else, from utilities to desktop apps and more.
That's where I got my Total Commander and my Desk Sweeper. The desksweeper clears the desktop when the apps you use are minimized when you use them so that the icons in the background don't interefere with your concentration.

That site also has a lot of bible-related games for kids of all ages which I download for my friend for her kids.

Let me know if there is anything on it that might interest you and I can download and send to you to try out - because there is minimal fee to join - a lifetime cost me less than 30 dollars.

Also, if you like jigsaw puzzles that you can create yourself with your own pictures, different piece shapes, and from 25 to 3000 pieces try out Jigs@w Puzzle. This one was so good I just had to buy it.

Then there is Kyodai Mahjong.. where you can create your own tiles, tilesets, and the site has custom made tilesets made from other members that you can download and use. Just check out the site and see for yourself how much imagination some people have.

Right now, I have RealArcade and BigFish Games and I just love hidden object games of all sorts. This keeps my mind busy and it's a lot of fun to find all the hidden objects in some super graphic apps. The nice thing about these sites is that you can download and play any type of game for an hour for free until you find one that you want to purchase.

So, now you know I'm still a kid at heart. I collect all kinds of pictures and create coloring books in PDF format too with Painshop Pro 9, although I don't do it as much as I used to, I still have a pretty good collection and give them away to my friends and neighbors to keep their kids busy. The only problem is when I send them on the net, I have to make them small enough to use Yousendit.com for people to be able to download them. My Winnie the Pooh, flowers, fish, christmas, aminals, clowns, and easter coloring books have been sent almost all over the world.

PM me any time if you need more information or if anyone has any ideas on how I can send large files an easier way.

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Ohhhh you are so cool Chery!!
AND, I just figured out who you remind me of... :)
I have a best friend in Alaska, I was 8 months old when she was born and we hung out almost every day after that special day! OUR MOTHERS were best friends... bowling, bingo, costume making, arts and crafts, and my fave was Dennys for breakfast! ;) I called them both "mom" I love my best friend and I love my Mom and her best friend. I can't tell you how I was devistated when my parents split, I can't tell you what it meant to me to have her around when my real mom left and never really came back. She was and is extra special to me, and so are you. I never called anyone else mom, even though there are people in my life today that would probably love it if I did. So I just wanted to share this with you. YOu are so much like her, I am lucky to have met you:)

Now you are making me cry Rebby! Your words are so sweet and touching. I'm so glad to call you my friend. Yes Alty's paintings are beautiful, and her Dad would be proud to see her painting again. I'm at a loss for words Rebby. That was just so sweet, for you to give Alty that inspiration. I'm sure her Dad hands will help her with every stroke of the brush, and she will feel him in the room with her while she paints more beautiful pictures. :)

Goodness Starby! I didn't mean to make anyone cry. I am sure knowing Alty's loss, it touches a chord in all of us. I agree with you that Alty will feel her dad's presence in the room as she paints because we all carry a part of those we deeply love with us forever.

I am glad we are friends also. You and others have been such a blessing to me in ways you will probably never really know.

I sound a bit sappy here this morning... sorry everyone, not meaning to. :o It is just so nice to have friends to wake up to every morning and know if we need each other, someone will be here.

Thanks to all of you! :)

Thank you too Rebby!

Thank you too Rebby!!

Starty, I have been enjoying all of your posts. You seem to have an extra bounce in your step so to speak lately. Sure makes me have a good day! Love and hugs!

Ohhhh you are so cool Chery!!!
AND, I just figured out who you remind me of....:)
I have a best friend in Alaska, I was 8 months old when she was born and we hung out almost every day after that special day! OUR MOTHERS were best friends....bowling, bingo, costume making, arts and crafts, and my fave was Dennys for breakfast!!;) I called them both "mom" I love my best friend and I love my Mom and her best friend. I can't tell you how i was devistated when my parents split, I can't tell you what it meant to me to have her around when my real mom left and never really came back. She was and is extra special to me, and so are you. I never called anyone else mom, even though there are people in my life today that would probably love it if I did. So I just wanted to share this wiht you. YOu are so much like her, I am lucky to have met you:)

Same here Start. I love you too and what you do with kids that need a 'mom'. When you feel exhausted and down, think of us sitting on couch with your head in my lap and me brushing your hair or rubbing your back and just talking about anything under the sun. We might be geographically away from each other, but always consider me there for you any time.

Love,
Chery

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I just don't know what to say...
Rebby, I am trying my hardest to be as positive as I can. I am glad it is shining through. I have been through a few rough spots, and I am trying to find a way to move on and be well. Life is so short... I can't just sit around and mope, or be angry, or be sad! Hugs to you Reb...
Chery, I can only dream of being right next to you;) This is what it is supposed to be, so I take it in as much as I can! I know I can count on you Chery, ever since I met you and CBW introduce us to each other... I knew.;)

YouTube - I wanna thank you-Jess and Rory (http://youtube.com/watch?v=n35kquARGXk)
This is a wonderful song... it says everything I feel for you all!;)

Why is it Whenever I get one here my post is 30 pages ago? :confused:

It may be because we chat so much?? ;) Hi you Guy, how have youbeen?

Eh.. Busyish I could guess
Football restarted and I got denied my application, So I'm unemployed... My Grandmother is getting some surgey done to check her heart and my dad wasn't smart enough to wake me up and we're going to the mall on Friday
And I have an Essay I have to write on The Good Earth

Oh busyish is good. All my love to grandma, and thank goodness for good DADS! ;)
My 14 year old is going to be a freshman, he broke his arm in a very bad place, right under the shoulder, so he won't be playing this year! He has been playing football since he was in the first grade, this is a very sad situation. I feel so bad for him...
Have fun at the mall

I'll Try, I'm not much of a shopper myself
I'm just going to guy 2-3 shirts maybe, and its quite a nice mall to so I've heard
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Hchicky, Your from Nashville rite? Is it OK?

I think Chicky is on the other thread, I haven't seen her in here... at least I don't remember it if I did;)
GOod, you get some shirts and take it easy! Love to your grandma Guy...

Goodness Starby! I didn't mean to make anyone cry. I am sure knowing Alty's loss, it touches a chord in all of us. I agree with you that Alty will feel her dad's presence in the room as she paints because we all carry a part of those we deeply love with us forever.

I am glad we are friends also. You and others have been such a blessing to me in ways you will probably never really know.

I sound a bit sappy here this morning..........sorry everyone, not meaning to. :o It is just so nice to have friends to wake up to every morning and know if we need each other, someone will be here.

Thanks to all of you! :)
Hi Rebby, you know that we care a lot and I am glad that you found this family - glad I found it too for that matter. 'Birds of a feather', so to speak.. and it is good to know that even though geographically apart, there are those that do accept us for who we are and encourage us to not give up, no matter how bad things get sometimes.

I never go to any 'chatrooms' where there is nothing but a bunch of blah,blah with no meaning - and if we shed a few tears here it is because they are tears of joy and warmth and they are as important as taking our next breath. Since meeting all of you I feel that I am a part of a great big wonderful family and it brings joy to my heart, just as much as your emails bring - so don't stop sending them because you bring joy to my often painful days and sincerely hope that when you are here with us, your pain is a little more tolerable too.

Lots of love and hugs,

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eh..Busyish I could guess
Football restarted and I got denied my application, So I'm unemployed...My Grandmother is getting some surgey done to check her heart and my dad wasn't smart enough to wake me up and we're going to the mall on friday
and I have an Essay I have to write on The Good Earth

Good luck on your essay dear and I hope your grandma's surgery comes out well. What type of heart problem does she have, if I may ask. I also hope that your unemployment does not last long.. mine was over 3 years until I finally got my medical retirement - what a pain! I certainly wish you better luck.

Take care dear, and don't worry about the posts being so 'untogether', we always find the important ones..

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Hi Rebby, you know that we care a lot and I am glad that you found this family - glad I found it too for that matter. 'Birds of a feather', so to speak.. and it is good to know that even though geographically apart, there are those that do accept us for who we are and encourage us to not give up, no matter how bad things get sometimes.

I never go to any 'chatrooms' where there is nothing but a bunch of blah,blah with no meaning - and if we shed a few tears here it is because they are tears of joy and warmth and they are as important as taking our next breath. Since meeting all of you I feel that I am a part of a great big wonderful family and it brings joy to my heart, just as much as your emails bring - so don't stop sending them because you bring joy to my often painful days and sincerely hope that when you are here with us, your pain is a little more tolerable too.

Lots of love and hugs,

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I couldn't have described my experience with this "virtual family" better than you just did! It seems amazing to me how so many with such warmth, found each other. Can't be a coincidence. A "meant to be" thing! I have never gone to a "chat room" and have to admit I read a lot of posts here on this site before ever posting. It was a new venture that seemed a bit intimidating to me in the beginning. I am so glad I did take the step into the family! I feel good when I am on the site, seeing you and others, knowing how much you care. You have been an inspiration to me. Love and Hugs right backatcha!! :p

Oh my Goodnes, oh my goodness. I just want to send out a big hug and kiss to everyone. Chery and Rebby, your words, your heartfelt words, wow, my heart is beating so fast right now, and the tears are running down my cheeks. Thank you both so much, what you said opened up a window, one I've held shut for many years. Bless both of you, and thank you. There aren't words to tell you how much your words meant to me. :)

Okay, happy time. I sent my book to a friend of mine, she's a graphic artist. She loves it, absolutely adores it, and she's going to work on a few sketches for me to consider.
I'm going shopping for some art supplies today, including a canvass, yes, for a new painting. :)

Thank you all for being my friends, you mean so much to me. :)

Oh my Goodnes, oh my goodness. I just want to send out a big hug and kiss to everyone. Chery and Rebby, your words, your heartfelt words, wow, my heart is beating so fast right now, and the tears are running down my cheeks. Thank you both so much, what you said opened up a window, one I've held shut for many years. Bless both of you, and thank you. There aren't words to tell you how much your words meant to me. :)

Okay, happy time. I sent my book to a friend of mine, she's a graphic artist. She loves it, absolutely adores it, and she's going to work on a few sketches for me to consider.
I'm going shopping for some art supplies today, including a canvass, yes, for a new painting. :)

Thank you all for being my friends, you mean so much to me. :)

I am so proud of you Sweet Alty!! :p

It is your time to shine and we will be so excited to hear about your progress and see great things from you! :p

I agree with rebby that other chatrooms are completely different from this environment.

This is my usual encounter in other chatrooms:

::Sneezy has entered I love Kanye West::

Sneezy: Hi
Girl14124: See my pics here
Guy12313: Want to be bigger, longer? Click ME!
Girl1121: Want to chat? Pay me!

::Sneezy has left I love Kanye West::

I can't wait to see your book alty!

... so... I get an autographed copy, no?

I'm giving it my all, I won't quit, and it's thanks to my friends. Great things, hopefully, I'd settle for good things. :)

I can't wait to see your book alty!

...so...I get an autographed copy, no?

You betcha. :)

Hello everyone, so much for me to get caught up with. Will later.

Just got back from work and Mini me is still sleeping.

Very hot and humid today supposed to get some storms.

Well hope to catch everyone later.

Joe

Hey Joe. :)

Storms, yuck, sleep, ah, humid, eek. :)

Mini me, hee, hee, that's what I call my daughter. :)

Hi you Joe, nice to see you working hard. I wish I were little cheeks right now... sleeping;)
Hi Alty, how was your day today?

Hey Starty. Today's been good so far. Cleaning day, yuck, but it has to be done, and I'm the only one to do it. :(

How are you today Starty?

I agree with rebby that other chatrooms are completely different from this environment.

This is my usual encounter in other chatrooms:

::Sneezy has entered I love Kanye West::

Sneezy: Hi
girl14124: See my pics here
guy12313: Want to be bigger, longer? Click ME!
girl1121: Want to chat? Pay me!

::Sneezy has left I love Kanye West::

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Yup! You hit it right on the mark.
What's going on until the 15th of August? Hope it's good news and that you are OK.

Even emails are creeping in that are mostly from gmail.com - with suggestions on how to make my nights better and my you-know-what grow and last longer. Gosh, I didn't know I had a you-know-what.. the last time I looked I was still a woman. To bad gmail is letting things like this happen, so I have decided to mark all mail from gmail as SPAM and will not accept it anymore. So, if any of you have a gmail address, sorry for spamming you, but had to do it to stop receiving so much junk from strangers. I know that you can set your internet security to a higher level, but there are some sites with vital information for me that would not be accepted if I changed the settings.

I have a good firewall and keep my antivirus, antispam programs running every day. It's just that my Yahoo mail does not have a very good spam filter - too bad. Do any of you Yahoo-ers have the same problem?

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If I were a good puter friend, I would be able to give you advice. I have windows vista... and I thought you did too? Yes? :) Good luck with the puter... hugs!

Everyone's having puter problems lately. Mine seems to be fine, for now, darnit, now I said something, watch, it will stop...

Still sticking with Windows xp. Not ready for the leap yet.

Joe, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)

Did any of youknow that it is Left Handers Day on August 13th? Welp, it is, I wanted to remind you Righty's that us Lefty's are the COOLEST!

When's Right handers Day? Do we get a day? I want a day! :)

Lefties deserve it...

... after all, they do have a shorter lifespan...

When's Right handers Day? Do we get a day? I want a day! :)

We get the other 364 Days :)

I've heard that lefties don't live as long. Does it have something to do with the fact that left handed objects (such as scissors) are hard to find? Sorry Starty. :)

M, hee, hee, that's true. Well then. Happy Righty day! :)

We get the other 364 Days :)

Oh the agony!! I am so confused!! :confused:

I sign for the deaf with my left hand being the dominant but write with my right. I do about half my activities with left, other with right... what to do, what to do?? What about my life span, is it cut in half by both?? :eek: :eek: :eek: When I start to cut up food, I can't figure out which hand to put the knife in, etc. I am a mess. HELP!!

Do I have any days??

OH, I am so confused. Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo confused. :(

Hi Rebby
Well I think seeing as you use both you get all 365 days :p

What, did I miss now. All I see about lefties. Ahhhh. I am a lefty.. .

Proud to be a lefty, and that lefty day is the same day I proposed to my wife. Aug 13.

My little Mini Me Cheeks is also a leftie. Whoo hooo.

Guys... #1451 Someone has to start another...

M.. isn't it your turn?

1452

Guys.......#1451 Someone has to start another.....

M..isn't it your turn?


M!! Are you listening my friend?:)

M!!!!!!! are ya listening my friend?:)

LOL... I'm too shy stringer , you go my man ;)

LOL...............I'm too shy stringer , you go my man ;)

Shy... don't believe it... grass doesn't grow where you have steel...

EDIT: Someone please email me with the "new thread" please.....

Bear! Bear... where the h*ll are you my friend?? What could be keeping you so busy that you don't have time to stop in to say hey?

I'm willing to start one, if that's okay with everyone else.

I'm willing to start one, if that's okay with everyone else.

Go Alty!!

That's one vote, anyone else?

That's one vote, anyone else?


I'm number 2, not that I like being second M... but... hahaha Start something strange Alty...

Lefty here, but no one will say anything. Lefty is being left out. Now I am in the corner crying.

Oh Alty great idea. 3 vote for alty.

Ah Lefty, don't feel sad, don't cry, do you need a tissue?

Okay, I'll start something, I'm good at starting things. ;)

I'll post the link in a minute, just have to come up with an evil little plan. :)

Evil little plan is mini me and Dr.evil rubbing off on you now alty? Tissue anybody?

Okay, it's not evil, I went for cute, hope that's okay. Here's the link, prescribe today, it's free. :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/bunny-binky-room-235381.html

Ah Lefty, don't feel sad, don't cry, do you need a tissue?

Okay, I'll start something, I'm good at starting things. ;)

I'll post the link in a minute, just have to come up with an evil little plan. :)

Alty please PM me to let me know the thread name, I really am going to bed now... thanks.:)

EDIT; Done, thanks But we do have 35 posts left here.. Chery make sure that you move over to the new thread also. Start, bear, R, AK... all my friends.

Goodnight folks. See you tomorrow in the new thread. Getting ready to pass out and break my monitor screen. Lol lol lol

I will love it if it wasn't so crazy actually, I like that fact that is says everyone welcome and people came here because of the sweet welcome. I like a more comfy place...

What ever Sneeze ball... You just wait till I give you my left hook:D

Starty, Stringer, I already posted the link, but I'll do it again. Check it out, I hope it meets with everyone's approval. :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/bunny-binky-room-235381.html

Hi Rebby
Well I think seeing as you use both you get all 365 days :p

I told you that you are my Angel. You proved it once again! Love and Hugs! :p

Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, now I can rest tonight! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

I told you that you are my Angel. You proved it once again! Love and Hugs! :p

Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, now I can rest tonight! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

::Blush:: :p

::Blush:: :p

WOW! I made you blush? A surprise every day! I will have to try to do that again sometime just to stay in practice! I am usually the one with the red face!! This is nice. :p

WOW! I made you blush? A surprise every day! I will have to try to do that again sometime just to stay in practice! I am usually the one with the red face!!! This is nice. :p

::blush:: ::blush:: :p :p

::blush:: ::blush:: :p :p

HEY!! Look at that will you?? I am usually the "blusher", not the "blushee". I like it, I love it! :p

I was going to start quoting everyone, but that would have shut down the room for good! Love and Great Big Huge Bear Hugs, to all of my family here!

Momma Chery!. You are a precious soul! (my adopted Mom) I know you would set me straight if I got a little wobbly.

Sweet Rebby!. You are a bright light! (My biker girl) I need my weekly dose of Rebby girl!

Alty!. Well you are just... just... always there when I need you! It would take an entire thread to say what I would like to say! (Niki's God mommy) :)

Friend M! (aka Batman for now) You are my protector, and send me killer kangaroo's! (and give me THAT look, when I want to cause trouble.

Sneezer! You are my favourite Power Ranger, and computer smasher! You come and look for me when I'm MIA!

Starty! You are my fave cookie girl and bread baker... and you are always there to listen, with good advice!

Chicky! You are my Ocean girl, that I want to party with!

String Man! You are always sneakin around to make me laugh... or cook me... not sure! ;)

Joe! You always make me feel better about things, and give me a good giggle!

Guy! You are fun to have around, and let us all be young and have fun!

Oh Gosh, am I forgetting anyone? I don't mean to! I lub lub lub you all! :D

If I don't answer anyone in the next while, it's because my PUTER is impaired! I mean I seriously don't think he knows where he is! He must have gone out on a straight tequila night or something. He doesn't know where anything is at all! Bad bad Puter! Why am "I" the one that got grounded for his misadventures? ;)

Starby
That was real nice... well done :)

Rebby
Where did your "biker chicky" go?? Do you need me to find you a new Avi?

I was going to start quoting everyone, but that would have shut down the room for good!! Love and Great Big Huge Bear Hugs, to all of my family here!!

Momma Chery!....You are a precious soul!! (my adopted Mom) I know you would set me straigt if I got a little wobbly.

Sweet Rebby!...You are a bright light!! (My biker girl) I need my weekly dose of Rebby girl!!

Alty!.... Well you are just....just...always there when I need you! It would take an entire thread to say what I would like to say! (Niki's God mommy) :)

Friend M! (aka Batman for now) You are my protector, and send me killer kangaroo's!! (and give me THAT look, when I want to cause trouble.

Sneezer! You are my favourite Power Ranger, and computer smasher! You come and look for me when I'm MIA!!

Starty! You are my fave cookie girl and bread baker....and you are always there to listen, with good advice!!

Chicky! You are my Ocean girl, that I want to party with!

String Man! You are always sneakin around to make me laugh...or cook me....not sure! ;)

Joe! You always make me feel better about things, and give me a good giggle!

Guy! You are fun to have around, and let us all be young and have fun!

Oh Gosh, am I forgetting anyone? I don't mean to! I lub lub lub you all!! :D

If I don't answer anyone in the next while, it's because my PUTER is impaired!! I mean I seriously don't think he knows where he is! He must have gone out on a straight tequila night or something. He doesn't know where anything is at all!! Bad bad Puter! Why am "I" the one that got grounded for his misadventures?? ;)

Starby! You are so sweet! I don't think any of us can do without you for long!!

Starby
That was real nice.............well done :)

Rebby
Where did your "biker chicky" go??? Do you need me to find you a new Avi??

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, :o I went into my shy mode one day and almost disappeared. As I say, not much of a joiner and sort of just dissolved for a bit. Maybe I need a new Avi but maybe a bit more... ah... I don't know... me?? LOL It was so sweet of you to find the biker avi's earlier. I can just leave it blank. I might go into shy mode again and disappear and you would feel you wasted your time on me. It was so sweet of you to find the others. Maybe I will have a real outgoing day soon and we can come up with something for me!! Can that be a plan?? :p

Can that be a plan????????? :p

Absolutely... when Rebby needs a new Avi , I will find you something :)

Just say the word!

Absolutely.................... when Rebby needs a new Avi , I will find you something :)

Just say the word!!

Now I blush!! :o

Thank you Angel.

You all are just plain terrific...
Hugs

Hugs right backatcha Starty!! I miss you. I will mail soon!

Wow, so much love here today, brings a smile to my face this rainy morning. You all have become as important as coffee in the morning, you get me started, get me kicking, what more can I say? :)

Kick on little girlfriend and release that artist that lives in you!! :)

It is raining here today also. Had a great thunderstorm last night but sadly no thunder today, just drizzle!

Have a good day. I have two little ones on their way over here so got to fly! Until later then Little Alty!

Enjoy your little ones Rebbie. I have a friend, her two kids, and her dog coming over in a few hours. I'm doggy sitting while they go on holidays.

I just realized, there aren't many posts left here. Here's the link to the new place again;

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/bunny-binky-room-235381.html

I was going to start quoting everyone, but that would have shut down the room for good!! Love and Great Big Huge Bear Hugs, to all of my family here!!

Momma Chery!....You are a precious soul!! (my adopted Mom) I know you would set me straight if I got a little wobbly.

Sweet Rebby!...You are a bright light!! (My biker girl) I need my weekly dose of Rebby girl!!

Alty!.... Well you are just....just...always there when I need you! It would take an entire thread to say what I would like to say! (Niki's God mommy) :)

Friend M! (aka Batman for now) You are my protector, and send me killer kangaroo's!! (and give me THAT look, when I want to cause trouble.

Sneezer! You are my favourite Power Ranger, and computer smasher! You come and look for me when I'm MIA!!

Starty! You are my fave cookie girl and bread baker....and you are always there to listen, with good advice!!

Chicky! You are my Ocean girl, that I want to party with!

String Man! You are always sneakin around to make me laugh...or cook me....not sure! ;)

Joe! You always make me feel better about things, and give me a good giggle!

Guy! You are fun to have around, and let us all be young and have fun!

O


You don't have my name in there!boo hoo hoo

Firmy... Firmy... how could I forget my Firmy? Never!. uhmmm... I was drunk?. no that won't work... uhmmmm... I was temporarily insane?. yeah,. temporarily insane! That will work right? ;) How could I ever forget you! ::red in the face::

I like walking through caves with you, and looking at pretty flowers, and weird looking mushrooms with you! Yes temporarily insane I was!

... and Cloughy too! I can't forget him! Wow!. I'm in soooo much trouble! Who am I forgetting? It's not that I don't lub lub lub you all! Starby has a brain freeze! ;)

Brain freeze, computer freeze. Starby, blame it on the puter, that will work. :)

Hello everyone,

Everyone is safe for me. That way it means everybody and I do not forget anybody. Woo hoo, This lefty has it all figured out.

Hope everyone will finish this thread soon. It is saying feed me, feed me until I am completely full.

Joe, want to help me finish her off? Only 13 posts to go and it's done. Come on my friend, we can do it. :)

I will try but I am on a time limit.

I'm next? What to post, what to post. Oh, I'm doing some more illustrations today for my book. Slow and steady, I'll post some when I'm done. :)

Well I had a long day at work today. Really tired and sore. I have an appointment at physio in a little bit.

I had to do physio for 2 1/2 years, 5 days a week, I know how that goes, it sucks. Sorry to hear you still aren't feeling 100% Joe. Have you tried massage therapy, that finally did the trick for me. :)

I guess I'm next... if puter doesn't have a hissy fit! It summer!. why does puter want to freeze me out? ;) I better be able to come around, because we all have to move to the bunny binky room, and I going to do renovations in the castle. You know... a little painting... a few repairs... some funky wallpaper... plant some new flowers in the meadow..! Joe, don't forget to do the dishes, and pack them up okay? LOL!

EDIT: Okay Joe... I guess we can find someone else to do the dishes... you better relax my dear!

I think everything is out of line. Lots of pressure, and maybe too much of carrying the world on my shoulders. Or is that too much work. Lol lol lol
Well The physio that I go to tries to get you fixed up and ready to go real fast, but this neck and shoulder and upper back thing needs a lot more care. I also think that is a great idea alty about massage therapy.

I guess I'm next....if puter doesn't have a hissy fit!! It summer!!...why does puter want to freeze me out?? ;) I better be able to come around, because we all have to move to the bunny binky room, and I going to do renovations in the castle. You know....a little painting....a few repairs...some funky wallpaper....plant some new flowers in the meadow....!!! Joe, don't forget to do the dishes, and pack them up okay? LOL!!

I will do the dishes when I come back. Okay.. .

I have neck, and back issues as well, due to a car accident. Phsio was temporary relief, massage therapy, well, lets just say that I haven't had to go in almost 6 years, so it works. You do have to find a good massage therapist, one that does injuries, not just relaxation massage. My hubby swears on the chiropractor, I didn't like it much, and it didn't help, but it's good to look at other possibilities. I hope you feel better soon Joe.

Ok Joe, I'll soak them for you k? It will make it easier! You know the dragons make a mess of the china and silver! Every time they burp they make a horrible mess, and it gets burned on!

For those that haven't seen it yet, here's the link to the new thread. I hope to see all my friends there. :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/bunny-binky-room-235381.html

The chiropractor worked for me with my hip and back to a certain point. Laser therapy seemed to help a bit also, although it was pretty expensive. I went to physio for quite awhile, but the massage therapy rocked! :D

EDIT: I'm last... hahaha!