It's okay :)

Most of them don't want to hear the answer they should hear and they are not happy with that and don't face it... -.-

And that attitude is what will hold them back in the future... you have to be able to see and accept as well as acknowledge when you are wrong (everyone is sometimes). At least in cases where there actually is a clear right and wrong answer.

Hope your feeling better today Sunny.

Good morning people. Thank you bella. I am feeling a bit better. I actually took Claritin and that helped better then the cold/flu stuff I was using. I never take medicine. Not sure why I am this time around but I guess it won't kill me.


And that attitude is what will hold them back in the future....you have to be able to see and accept as well as acknowledge when you are wrong (everyone is sometimes). At least in cases where there actually is a clear right and wrong answer.

Wrong? Me? Never I am a woman.

Wrong? Me? Never I am a woman.


Glad you are feeling better...




You are young... you WILL at some point see someone that is so stubborn they won't admit when they are wrong... even after they realize they are.

That's where the phrase "beating a dead horse" comes from.

Thanks smoothy.

No really I am 37. In reality wrong 80% of the time but love to put up a good fight. I am quite stubborn. It was born in me. The whole family is like that. Not good. I am my own worse enemy most days.

Then learn to tame yourself Sunny ;)

Hello :)

Sarah! Long time no see! :)

Sarah! Long time no see! :)

I know, but I have been coming in and out once in awhile.


How's everything around here? Anything new?

Things are good on my side. Today was my last exam day! :p

Things are good on my side. Today was my last exam day! :p

Cool! I bet you did well!

Only the results will tell (in February).

How about you? Are your two feline getting along well now?
And Rach? She's well I hope :)

Only the results will tell (in February).

How about you? Are your two feline getting along well now?
And Rach? She's well I hope :)

Oh work work work... school starts next month so I'm nervous.

Oh yeah the cats, yup they are doing swell. Rachel she is fine. She was Snow White for Halloween. She's been going to pre-school so she's a heck of a lot smarter.. well learning stuff.. it's funny!

It's great to hear that! :)

If ever she needs some help and you forgot how to do such and such problem, you can ring me :)

I'm sure she was very cute for Halloween and surely got many candies :p
Either that, or your neighbours are still egoists.

Muddy!
Stranger. I have been meaning to ask if anyone has heard from you. Love the new picture. Not sure if its new new but its new to me.

Thanks smoothy.

No really I am 37. In reality wrong 80% of the time but love to put up a good fight. I am quite stubborn. It was born in me. The whole family is like that. Not good. I am my own worse enemy most days.

Still 12 years younger than me...

Yeah I'm REALLY stubborn... particularly when I know I'm right... but I am quick to admit I'm wrong when I really am. And it does happen.

Stubborn can be a good thing. Only if you know when to give in :)

I'm heading out of town for about 10 days, combination of work and the holiday. Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving. :) Talk to you all when I return.

Hello folks, how's everyone doing? I'm racking my brain on what to make for my dinner party tonight! I know, this should have been decided before I invited people. I'm thinking chicken Alfredo calzone's with Caesar salad. Home made dressing and croutons, bacon bits of course.

Any other ideas? It's a total of 8 (including me) people coming. Doesn't have be too fancy, we kind of take turns and once a month we all get together at someone's house and have dinner, drinks and play cards.

Adam, how's things going at work? I just re read and saw what was happening. So was this a close friend of yours? I'm so sorry for the family and friends in mourning.

No no no, I have no idea who this guy was, he lived about 60 miles or so away from me and just happened to end up in the landfill I work at.

Happy Thanksgiving JLo, have fun! :)

Adam, is that issue resolved now?

Hey, the issue is as resolved as it is going to be. They never found the body so they gave up because they couldn't search forever. So, if he is here, he will rest with the garbage until the end of days.

Sure is a windy day here, it really sucks because I have so much paper to pick up it is ridiculous. I picked up paper for abour 4 hours and didn't make the slightest impact. I am sure I will have to stay later to pick up some more, If I can get a picture uploaded I will show you a small fraction of what I am talking about.

Hey, the issue is as resolved as it is going to be. They never found the body so they gave up because they couldn't search forever. So, if he is here, he will rest with the garbage til the end of days.

Sure is a windy day here, it really sucks because I have so much paper to pick up it is ridiculous. I picked up paper for abour 4 hours and didn't make the slightest impact. I am sure I will have to stay later to pick up some more, If I can get a picture uploaded I will show you a small fraction of what I am talking about.

Hey Adam, how are you?

You don't (per chance) believe in ghosts do you? :rolleyes::)

Hey Adam, how are you?

You don't (per chance) believe in ghosts do you? :rolleyes::)

I do believe in them in a way in some stuff.

Are you going in the direction of when a body is never found then... kind of thing? If so, what is the thing with that?

I do believe in them in a way in some stuff.

Are you going in the direction of when a body is never found then...kind of thing? If so, what is the thing with that?

I guess... kind of like not put to rest..

Hi everyone

Sorry I haven't posted in a while

Hope everyone is doing OK :)

Got to run bear, but I am doing fine, thanks for asking. Glad you're back.

Hey Bear, nice to see you back!

Good morning guys.

I have been a busy little beaver here at work. I found this oak table and I have been sanding it down. I am using all the materials here at work since its my last week here, kind of. I am then staining it a walmut color and have this super pretty marble tile I am breaking up and doing a random mosiac look. I hope it turns out. But I am spending my days doing that since I want to get it done before I am done here.

Good morning guys.

I have been a busy little beaver here at work. I found this oak table and I have been sanding it down. I am using all the materials here at work since its my last week here, kind of. I am then staining it a walmut color and have this super pretty marble tile I am breaking up and doing a random mosiac look. I hope it turns out. But I am spending my days doing that since I want to get it done before I am done here.

Nice Sunny, you sound like me, trying to get stuff done at your job instead of home. Classic

Good stuff Sunny! Can you come to my house and re do some furniture I have? How are you at sewing? I have an old retan (spelling? ) rocker that needs to be re-covered!

Hey guys. Ya adam I am having issues with the new job. I won't have the time I have here. Gosh I am going to have to work. I haven't worked in 31/2 years!

Bella I can sew. Send it over. I fix her up for you for the cost of a cold one.

Hang on I will send a picture of my work station. I am about to glue my pieces on. I come to work all dressed pretty then use a sander and glue all day. Whatever. I wash.

Hey guys. Ya adam I am having issues with the new job. I wont have the time I have here. Gosh I am going to have to work. I havent worked in 31/2 years!

Bella I can sew. Send it over. I fix her up for ya for the cost of a cold one.

Sounds good, I'll send you a dozen ;)

Ok it might be really small. Just when I said I was going to send it my lap top went crazy. I used my cell and emailed it to myself. But it's a little 10x10 oak stand. I am just gluing the marble on and then I am going to stain it a walnut shade like I said. I am sitting on a bucket with a carpet sample on top. I look really professional. I will send another picture after its done.

Yep turned out small.
I will send a better one when its done.

From what I can see it looks really nice! I see your carpet piece there lol.

I'll be back in a bit. As usual I am doing laundry. Blah.

Hey guys. Ya adam I am having issues with the new job. I wont have the time I have here. Gosh I am going to have to work. I havent worked in 31/2 years!

Bella I can sew. Send it over. I fix her up for ya for the cost of a cold one.

Is that 3.5 or 15.5 years :D

is that 3.5 or 15.5 years :D

That's 3.5.

3.5 to long.

Here is another picture of my little table. I just stained it. In the morning I will finish the top. I have to buff the grout off the rest of the tiles and then I am putting polyurthane on it. Not sure if that's spelled right. Its going to look awesome! I am gloating to myself because I am so proud I did this.

Very nice Sunny, I love the colour!

I can't wait to finish it tomorrow. Get it done and all shiny on top. It wasn't the best picture I just put on but seriously it looks great.

How are you girl? I haven't been around too much lately.

Be proud, looks great!!

Be proud, looks great!!!

Thank you stringer. How are you? I am sure your getting ready for the big turkey day right? Is Marta cooking?

Thank you stringer. How are you? I am sure your getting ready for the big turkey day right? Is Marta cooking?

I am doing fine, thank you for asking, hope you are well.

Yes, we have about 35 family and friends coming, it will be fun.

I have all the displays and lights on the house up and operational
(cold as a witches... ) looks really good. This Saturday we are going to do the back patio and gazebo with rope lights and other displays in the yard.

You must have amazing storage for all your decorations. You also have amazing energy to do it all. I love the thought of it. But to do it, nah I just drive around and enjoy all the others. I do put a wreath on the door and candles in the windows. That's about it.

OK Stringer. I think I am heading to bed. I will talk with you again sometime. If I don't see you tomorrow have a wonderful holiday. Enjoy every last bite.

OK Stringer. I think I am heading to bed. I will talk with you again sometime. If I dont see you tomorrow have a wonderful holiday. Enjoy every last bite.

You and yours too Sunny... enjoy.

I can't wait to finish it tomorrow. Get it done and all shiny on top. It wasnt the best picture I just put on but seriously it looks great.

How are ya girl? I havent been around to much lately.


I've been busy with school and looking for work. I've been temping at a few places, but would like to find a full time position.

And I've been hiding with the dogs :D

So when's the last day at the old job?

Well my last day is iffy. My last full time day is Saturday this week. My new boss doesn't want to screw over a locally owned business. So he said if I wasn't replaced yet I can just work part time there for now. I am OK with that because at least I am in. Monday I go there 730-1130 then take a lunch and come here. I said I was only doing this a week though. But we will see.

Looks awesome sunny, should look really good when you've finished it, well done :)

looks awesome sunny, should look really good when youve finished it, well done :)

Thanks bear.
Just got off the phone looks like there's a party at my house tonight. How did that happen? Hmm... I don't know but I am going with it. I was asked if I had a blender and that's bad. That means some crazy drinks will be flowing. I have to cook a turkey tomorrow. This may not be good.

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans! Hope your day is filled with good company and good food!

Thank you Bella, lots of that bird to digest... :)

Thank you Bella, lots of that bird to digest... :)


Yes, I love it but the older one gets the harder it gets to digest. Hope you guys have a lovely long weekend. Its Friday through Monday isn't it ?

Tick

To everyone across the pond in the USA enjoy your thanksgiving day :)

Thanks Bear and Tick...

Tick, Thursday through Sunday for most.

Love Turkey and all the trimmings especially the mashed sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top and that cranberry sauce... 5 PM tomorrow is dinner.

MMMm I have never tried sweat potato's with marshmallows over them, but it sounds intriguing...

mMMm I have never tried sweat potato's with marshmallows over them, but it sounds intriguing...

It certainly is Bella, melt the marshmallows first and then put them on top. It is almost like a desert.

Marshmellows and sweet potato, hmmmm think ill pass on that one :(

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

I am home just cooking a turkey for us three. Shared a pillow with my son and watched the parade. Memories. I did that same thing when I was his age with the same smell in the air. I hope it carries on in his mind like it has mind.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
. I hope it carries on in his mind like it has mind.

I am sure it will, I hope it will, sunny. Enjoy your day.

Tick

I am sure it will too Sunny.

Am I the only one working today? Sadly probably.
I hope you all had a great holiday. Mine was perfect. Good food and family time.

I'm glad you had a great time Sunny!

You're feeling better I hope :)

Hi unky.
I am feeling much better. Thank you. What's new your way today? I am getting so nervous. I start the new job Monday. Eek. I hate being the new girl.

All will be fine :)

Well, as when the holidays started, I got one of the games which just got out, finished the storyline the day before yesterday and finished all the quests yesterday. Now I'm on the multiplayer mode, but it's very difficult to do alone. I can't go to my friend's place everyday, so...

Apart from that, I'm getting some earnings from AMHD.
I got about 1.2 euros up to now through Google. :p

Good job Unky! I'm up to a whopping .54 cents! Lol

Sunny, you will do fine. Just let them see that amazing personality you have :)

Well, I don't know what I did, but it seemed like I got 10 clicks since last Thursday...

By the way, how are you Bella? :)

I am doing good. I have another sinus infection. So I am resting on the couch with the curtains drawn and the lights out.

How have you been? Have you gotten any marks back from your exams? I already know you will have done excellent!

Well, I don't think I'm getting 'excellent' but maybe 'very good' :( I'm aware of some mistakes I made, you know how you tend to lose your mind sometimes under pressure...

The results will be in February. Apart from that, getting on well here. Summer is coming up, water is getting scarce, drought period here... The phone line was having problems the past two days but it's okay now.

Get well soon! :)

Thanks Unky. I am sure you have done fine on your exams!

I hope your summer isn't too dry! Ahh I wish I was there, basking in the beauty and warmth. Brr it's bloody cold here. -15c today, snow, freezing rain, and hail. Brrr.

Well I am going snuggle under my blankets and have a nap before E comes home from school. Talk soon Unky :)

Yes, see you soon Bella :)

I am back. I put a coating of polyurethane on the little table I am doing. Its not the look I wanted. But its still super cute just the same.

Bella I hope you feel better. The bad weather doesn't help any either I am sure. We are supposed to get the same weather here. But its only cold and sunny. Funny weather man.

How are you earning money? Jeez unky your rolling in the cash!

Well done on earning money unky and bella :D

Get well soon bella :)

Is the mini table finished sunny or is there still a bit of work todo?

Its supposedly going to snow here over the next few days, this hopefully means work will be canceled on Monday :D

I didn't get notifications for your post Sunny :(

It's Ben who helped me. There is an expert board where there is a sticky and I peeked a little :o

There was something about Google adsense. I signed up and waited. And from then, there are links to my answers in the boards I'm 'expert' in. Each click brings in some money. (that doesn't mean I'm asking you to click them, I fear they cancel my account in case of 'unusual clicking activity' :()

But some earning will help, specially if the internet connection balance is often exceeded :o

No one ever clicks my ads :( lol

No one ever clicks my ads :( lol

They will eventually. Don't worry about that. The winter months are coming and people will be staying inside more and more where it is warm. Rest assured they will browse the ads. I don't use it myself so I can't tell you of expectations. But I wouldn't quit your day job over it either from what Ive heard.

I didn't get notifications for your post Sunny :(

It's Ben who helped me. There is an expert board where there is a sticky and I peeked a little :o

There was something about google adsense. I signed up and waited. And from then, there are links to my answers in the boards I'm 'expert' in. Each click brings in some money. (that doesn't mean I'm asking you to click them, I fear they cancel my account in case of 'unusual clicking activity' :()

But some earning will help, specially if the internet connection balance is often exceeded :o

That's quite cool unky :)

As the tesco saying goes: every little helps :)

Yes, every little indeed helps :)

Ah! I'm tired tonight...

Morning: Church
Noon: Repetitions for the Christmas Carols for Christmas' eve
Afternoon: Badminton + some 'walk' on a mountain.

Yes, every little indeed helps :)

Ah! I'm tired tonight...

Morning: Church
Noon: Repetitions for the Christmas Carols for Christmas' eve
Afternoon: Badminton + some 'walk' on a mountain.

Oh that sounds fun :rolleyes:

Well, to say a little more about it, there is a road going from the foot of a mountain up to near its peak. It's winding so that the slope is not too steep.

There was a lot of winds up there, but it was refreshing since the walk made me feel hot :)

Fair enough then :)

This morning was my first morning at the new job. Information over load to say the least. My thoughts are whoop whoop! What they are having me do is so me and I can't wait to get my hands in and dirty. I feel like I am home to stay with that job. So freaking excited!

Great Sunny glad it turned out like you wanted.

Stringer I am so thrilled. Its exactly me. All of it. Not to mention they said they hired a lot on character also so that's a good sign for me. I have never hated a job I have done. So the fact that I love this already and haven't even really began I am over the moon!

Stringer I am so thrilled. Its exactly me. All of it. Not to mention they said they hired alot on character also so thats a good sign for me. I have never hated a job I have done. So the fact that I love this already and havent even really began I am over the moon!

They say that if you love what you do you will never have to 'work.' Good for you hon.

Well I just love working in general. No matter what I have done I have sadly taken pride in. Even right down to serving pizza. But I know just what your saying.

How are you? How is Marta? I am sure your bursting with xmas decorations now?

Well I just love working in general. No matter what I have done I have sadly taken pride in. Even right down to serving pizza. But I know just what your saying.

How are you? How is Marta? I am sure your bursting with xmas decorations now?

We are doing fine. Busy, we had thanksgiving here as I said before and it went great. All the outside decorations are up, no one on this block will need street lights or porch lights until after Christmas.

Today we start doing the inside decorations and the tree... takes forever but I love it. I'll post some pictures when I am finally finished.

Love this season a lot.

I love it to. We are doing our treet this weekend. I can't wait. We have our traditions and its fun. More fun now being in the new house.

OK well the boss just pulled in so I need to run now.
Great talking with you. Sorry to run so fast. He likes to read over my shoulder. Grr... makes me swear.

I love it to. We are doing our treet this weekend. I can't wait. We have our traditions and its fun. More fun now being in the new house.

OK well the boss just pulled in so I need to run now.
Great talking with you. Sorry to run so fast. He likes to read over my shoulder. Grr.... makes me swear.

Just be careful hon. :)

This morning was my first morning at the new job. Information over load to say the least. My thoughts are whoop whoop! What they are having me do is so me and I can't wait to get my hands in and dirty. I feel like I am home to stay with that job. So freaking excited!

Great Sunny :D
Really pleased for you :)

As stringer says be careful :)


We are doing fine. Busy, we had thanksgiving here as I said before and it went great. All the outside decorations are up, no one on this block will need street lights or porch lights until after Christmas.

Today we start doing the inside decorations and the tree...takes forever but I love it. I'll post some pictures when I am finally finished.

Love this season a lot.

Yes pictures are a must :D

Great Sunny :D
really pleased for ya :)

as stringer says be careful :)



yes pictures are a must :D

You betcha Bear.

Hey stringer long time no speak

How's things

hey stringer long time no speak

hows things

Fairly well Bear. It is getting cold, expect the first snow flurries tomorrow Tuesday. Marta is still taking classes and doing great but stressing a lot.

How is the job going for you? Have they promoted you as yet?

Its snowed here already, its beginning to look a lot like christmas :D

Job is going all right, still hvent recieived much in the way of training, so I've just been using my initiative and picking things up as I go along :)

Oh tax man finally caught up with me last month so there was a rather large chunk of money missing from my pay :(

Still 3 weeks left before a 2 week + break :)

its snowed here already, its beginning to look alot like christmas :D

job is going alright, still hvent recieived much in the way of training, so ive just been using my initiative and picking things up as i go along :)

oh tax man finally caught up with me last month so there was a rather large chunk of money missing from my pay :(

still 3 weeks left before a 2 week + break :)

Is the break a Christmas break?

Yeah, taxes s*ck...

Is the break a Christmas break?

Yeah, taxes s*ck....

Well it is for me, I've accumilated 8 and a half days holiday but combined with national holidays I've managed to wrangle 2 and a bit weeks

well it is for me, ive accumilated 8 and a half days holiday but combined with national holidays ive managed to wrangle 2 and a bit weeks

Sounds good, enjoy that time off.

Ill be trying my best to :)

Do you have the christmas period booked off?

ill be trying my best to :)

do you have the christmas period booked off?

Yeah I am going to take a week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Just one week.

Still a week isn't bad :)

Enjoy your time off as well

still a week isnt bad :)

enjoy your time off aswell

Thank you Bear.

Just be careful hon. :)

No, my old boss. He doesn't care what I do. I am still here part time. For now. Possibly only this week. But thank you.

I swear someone is looking over my shoulder. Boy how my life has changed since I first came here. Ok tell me this job wasn't a blessing in disguise as that saying goes. I know I have rambled about this a lot but I have to again. What, about a month ago I say how the boss had the tax guys in his store and the cops ready to lock the doors. Well that was just the state. Today it was a call from the IRS. Ha ha they were in his other store. Good grief! He has 45 days to pay what he owes, and that was with pleading, or they do the tax levy thing. Wow. As far as I know the store I am leaving he is just closing. He won't replace me. Stupid in my opinion. He has 2 more years on his contract. Well all I keep thinking is how lucky I was for this job. It fell on my lap and what timing.

Yes, your Karma is good.

Yes, your Karma is good.

Agreed

Although that isn't surprising :)

agreed

although that isnt surprising :)

Aawww... thank you bear

Couldn't agree more with Stringer here! You are one lucky gal ;)

Hey Bella. How strange. I just was thinking of you. I just got here to the store and looked at the calendar. What is St.Andrew's Day? It's a Canandian holiday listed.

Hmm I'm not sure what St. Andrews day is, let me look it up:

St. Andrew's Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew. It is celebrated on 30 November.

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and St. Andrew's Day (Scottish Gaelic: Latha Naomh Anndra) is Scotland's official national day. In 2006, the Scottish Parliament designated St. Andrew's Day as an official bank holiday.

Although most commonly associated with Scotland, Saint Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece, Romania, Russia and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.[1]

In Germany, the feast day is celebrated as Andreasnacht ("St. Andrew's Night"), in Austria with the custom of Andreasgebet ("St. Andrew's Prayer"), and in Poland as Andrzejki ("Andrews").

Sounds like another day to over eat. As much as I would love to be eating good food, I am trying to be on my best behavior, cause I know come December I am going to eat like a pig. :D

Interesting. THanks for that.
I am eating can cheese with crackers right now like its my job. Normally I just snack all day. Well being at the new job all morning I don't do that. Then I have been going to the gym before I get here. I get here pretty darn hungry let me tell you. I have already had half bag of chips. Now spray cheese on some Ritz. Yummy for my tummy.

Anytime :p

Gahh that sounds delicious. I always want spray cheese but my mother never lets me buy it. I even live on my own, but I am sure if she found it I my cupboards she would have a fit.

Shh don't tell anyone, but I pretty much ate an entire bag of roast chicken chips and half a brick of cheese to myself.

Why won't she let you buy spray cheese? What if its mailed to you? In a package for like a Christmas gift or something? She can't say no then! HA!

Hahaha! Good idea! She thinks it's the epiphany of un healthy food. I beg to differ. I think something like pork rinds would be. My mother has always been obsessed with healthy eating and weight-loss.

To be honest, I don't even know if our grocery stores sell that stuff.

OMG, I am watching Oprah, and she is interviewing Kody Brown and his sister wives. I just could never fathom sharing my husband with other women, being scheduled in for intimate time.

If you are bored, you could always have a look at my thread.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/recipes/favorite-recipies-530174.html#post2616351

First off all I would take spray cheese over those pork things any day. I agree with you. Not to mention they look like deep friend pig fat. Go figure, the name.

I will post a recipe for sure. My minutes are limited right now. The boss in on his way so I have been warned. He is hating I am so happy at the other job. To fun for me.

Lol, OK. I should start figuring out what I am going to cook for supper. Better be on your best behavior ;)

Well I do what I want when he is here. But I shut this laptop pretty quick when he walks in. I walked away from it one time and he started clicking around my personal emails. Oh that set me off. Last month he heard my cell beep with a text. He also picked that up. Couldn't believe it. Personal is personal!

Does anyone make wings for your holidays? Mine are awesome. My family all love them and request them. I could post that one.

Nobody makes me wings sunny :(

I'd love the recipe Sunny! Bear, I'd make you wings if you weren't millions of miles away ;)

Just stopping in to say hi. We got back yesterday from our Thanksgiving trip. We went to Ann Arbor to meet some new family and had a great time. From there, we took a train to Chicago, and from Chicago home. We just thought it would be a new experience. It was fun, but a lot more cramped than we expected. Anyway, it feels good to be home again. :)

Good Afternoon.

nobody makes me wings sunny :(


Aww bear I would. I would even eat them with you if you were closer. Fly on over here would you!

Hey adam.

Glad you had a good time JLo.

Guess what? I am the happy owner of the new home. I just got back from my closing. Done deal. Yipee.

Hey adam.

Glad you had a good time JLo.

Guess what? I am the happy owner of the new home. I just got back from my closing. Done deal. Yipee.

Yay

Yay

Finally. This closing has taken forever. Finally last week I called and seriously put my foot down. Told them I was starting a new job and couldn't take time off so snap to it. I waited long enough for them. It was ready at one point and then they said it wasn't. All mistakes on that end not mine.

Congrats Sunny! This really has been your month hasn't it!
Jlo, glad you had a good time, sounds like it was an amazing rip.

Hey Adam, how goes things?

Thanks for all the great recipes guys! Keep 'em coming!

Peace out y'all

Congrats Sunny! This really has been your month hasn't it!
Jlo, glad you had a good time, sounds like it was an amazing rip.

Hey Adam, how goes things?

Thanks for all the great recipes guys! Keep 'em coming!

Hi Bella,

How is everything? I bet your daughter is getting excited for Christmas. During our trip, one of the family friends visited several times with her 15 month old son. He was so cute, and John ended up playing with him a lot and rocking him to sleep. It was so cute to see.

I made a very rich pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. A lot of people commented that it was the best they had ever tasted. Would you like that recipe?

Sure! Any recipe you want to share I want to see! :D

That is so cute about John and the baby. There is nothing sweeter than watching a man get all soft and lovey with a baby.
Any plans for young Jlo's and John's in your future?

E is estatic for Christmas. My dad took her to his work Christmas party they held for the kids, and she came home screaming "I MET SANTA"! It was very cute. All she wants is a yo-yo. I have no idea where she got that from lol.

All is quiet other than that. Haven't heard any thing about the court date yet. I did see him one day when I was driving down the street. He was on his front step, well I assume it was his front step as he is on house arrest.

I'll put the recipe up later - time to make dinner now. :)

I loved watching him play with the little boy, but it was especially a tender moment when he rocked him to sleep. We definitely want children. We were thinking we'd start in 2 years, but we are basically open to whatever happens. I just think it would be nice for us to have some time alone together first.

A yoyo? You are getting off easy! Something tells me she'll get a lot more than that, though.

I'm glad to hear it's quiet now. Hope it stays that way.

Oh she will be spoiled. My parents always go nuts. Between them, my friends and other family, I hardly have to spend anything! Woo hoo! Of course I get her stuff to, but I also try to do the traditional winter things, ice skating, hot chocolate, tobogganing, snow men, all the fun stuff you miss out on when you get older ;)

Time alone sounds like a great idea! You will never fully appreciate it until those late night early mornings start. All totally worth it though.

Well I am off to bed. Early morning, oh and E has her Christmas recital tomorrow evening. Last year I bawled.

Just stopping in to say hi. We got back yesterday from our Thanksgiving trip. We went to Ann Arbor to meet some new family and had a great time. From there, we took a train to Chicago, and from Chicago home. We just thought it would be a new experience. It was fun, but a lot more cramped than we expected. Anyway, it feels good to be home again. :)

Did you just change trains JLo or did you hae a chance to see some of Chicago?

Did you just change trains JLo or did you hae a chance to see some of Chicago?

We just changed trains. I have gone to Chicago for training so I've seen a little of it, though I'd love to go back for a vacation sometime.

We just changed trains. I have gone to Chicago for training so I've seen a little of it, though I'd love to go back for a vacation sometime.

If you like live theater, it thrives here and oh yeah that pizza thing... :)

Good Morning!

Aft'noon, its been snowing again here, over a foot of snow now on the ground and ice packed under it, the roads are very dangerous, not even sure ill be able to drive my car home :(

I wish we could get some more snow here.

I got snow last night and it made the day perfect. I have been wanting a heavy snow fall so badly. Well of course we had our house closing, then the snow fall came and we went last night and got the most perfect Christmas tree. It was a good darn day. Although the hubby wasn't so sure about the three. I usually pick out a 7 foot one and have to cut off half of it. This year I saw this short fat thing and just wanted it. I don't even need a chair to decorate it and he thinks I am sick. I have never done this before. Its always the biggest on the lot for me. For real.

I'd love the recipe Sunny! Bear, I'd make you wings if you weren't millions of miles away ;)


aww bear I would. I would even eat them with you if you were closer. Fly on over here would ya!

Awww thanks bella, thanks sunny :D

I wouldn't mind the recipe either, do you think it will work on chicken legs?

Oh and congrats on closing the deal on the house sunny :)

Chicago, what a fun town.

I had two trips that way. One for Boot Camp at gorgeous downtown Great Lakes.

And the other was a trip to scenic Schronberg. I left Dallas at four in the morning, worked until 2 A.M. at the customer site, had a 9 A.M. meeting the following morning and was on the plane home by 3 P.M.

I think I may have missed a few site while I was there.

Chicago, what a fun town.

I had two trips that way. One for Boot Camp at gorgeous downtown Great Lakes.

And the other was a trip to scenic Schronberg. I left Dallas at four in the morning, worked until 2 A.M. at the customer site, had a 9 A.M. meeting the following morning and was on the plane home by 3 P.M.

I think I may have missed a few site while I was there.

Coast Guard... nice.

Yep you probably missed quite a bit Donf.

Nope, Navy.

I got there in September and left with Pneumonia.

Nope, Navy.

I got there in September and left with Pneumonia.

Ok, I thought that the Great Lakes Base was only Coast Guard. I live here and I didn't know that, thanks,

I believe that the Coast Guard facility is in Southern New Jersey.

Back in '65, Great lakes was the East Coast Navy Training Facility. I don't if that is true any more give all of the base closings over the years.

I was through Chicago once... at three AM on the throughway and I had to stop for gas on the southside. Not an experience I wish to repeat... even if I do believe that was the worst of the worst of that town.

I was through Chicago once.....at three AM on the throughway and I had to stop for gas on the southside. Not an experience I wish to repeat....even if I do believe that was the worst of the worst of that town.

As I know you know, all cities have 'that part of town' Smooth. All other points on the compass including downtown is beautiful, educational, great nightlife, has terrific restaurants and is very interesting.

I lived downtown at Lake Point Tower right at Navy Pier at the lake for 4 years on the 26th floor. I live in the suburbs now, but what I miss most is that fantastic view, especially at night.

awww thanks bella, thanks sunny :D

i wouldnt mind the recipe either, do you think it will work on chicken legs?

oh and congrats on closing the deal on the house sunny :)

Thank you bear. I have not tried it on chicken legs. But I am sure it would work. The more the sauce and the longer it bakes the better.

Finished my first week at the new job. The only bad day was Wednesday. Each day is a bit better. Not easier, but better. I am going to be one darn busy girl.

Looks good, I might tone it down a bit and not have it too hot, so you pour the sauce over the chicken in a pan before it goes in the oven and let it soak in at the chicken cooks?

Don't worry too much about Wednesday being a bad day, if each day is getting better doesn't that automatically mean its getting easier :)

There is a lot of sauce and that's how I like it. I pour it over, bake it forever. But I keep pulling it out and spooning the sauce over the top. Stir it up. You maybe don't need as much molasses either. Sometimes I make it real dark brown other times I don't. But its so good. I have noticed with my wings I do let them bake until I stir them up and the meat is falling right off. I hope you try it and it turns out.

You ever notice chicken is like hamburg? You can do 101 things with it and its cheap to buy.

Ill have to find out what 'mole asses' are first :D

Its not cheap here, well, not on my budget anyway :)

As for doing lots of different things cooking wise I'm only really just starting with chicken as I wasn't one for making myself properly cooked meals :o but I want to learn :)

I've been defrosting the chicker puncturing holes in it then massaging barbecue sauce in cooking it for a while then massaging in some more sauce, tastes great :)

Hey let me know how those "mole asses" taste. Oh my god bear your always freaking cracking me up. I bet we would have the best time over a couple beers. You have that dry humor I so get.

Um if your just starting to cook and your doing that with chicken your already better them me.

ill have to find out what 'mole asses' are first :D

its not cheap here, well, not on my budget anyway :)

as for doing lots of different things cooking wise im only really just starting with chicken as i wasnt one for making myself properly cooked meals :o but i want to learn :)

ive been defrosting the chicker puncturing holes in it then massaging barbeque sauce in cooking it for a while then massaging in some more sauce, tastes great :)

I just thought I'd give you a little incentive to learn to cook. Girls love guys who can cook. It's quite a turn-on. :D

Hey let me know how those "mole asses" taste. Oh my god bear your always freaking cracking me up. I bet we would have the best time over a couple beers. You have that dry humor I so get.

Um if your just starting to cook and your doing that with chicken your already better them me.

We'll have those drinks some day :)

Well depends what you class as cooking, I thought I was doing well with following the instructions on the box :D

Oh yes listen to JLo. I don't even care if it taste good but at least the effort is there.

Instructions? You mean the suggestions.

I just thought I'd give you a little incentive to learn to cook. Girls love guys who can cook. It's quite a turn-on. :D

That's another reason why I would like to learn

To help my chances with the ladies :o

Oh yes listen to JLo. I dont even care if it taste good but atleast the effort is there.

Instructions? You mean the suggestions.

Well the back of the box knows better than me so I'll do as it says :o

well the back of the box knows better than me so i'll do as it says :o

Do you always do as your told? Huh huh? ;)

Do you always do as your told? huh huh? ;)

I know when to do as I'm told, but I have been know to go astray and spice things up ;)

i know when to do as im told, but i have been know to go astray and spice things up ;)

;):p:D
Jeez I think I am blushing. Spice is good. Spice can be real good.
Wait aren't you usually done work by now? Or this is your break?

thats another reason why i would like to learn

to help my chances with the ladies :o

You really only need to learn a few dishes to impress. Learn to grill a steak or chicken, bake a potato, make a salad - add wine - and you're (ummm... so many ways I could end this) good.

;):p:D
Jeez I think I am blushing. Spice is good. Spice can be real good.
Wait arent you usually done work by now? Or this is your break?

Yeah we've been allowed to escape early this week because of the snow :)

Yet another reason why I love snow :D

You really only need to learn a few dishes to impress. Learn to grill a steak or chicken, bake a potato, make a salad - add wine - and you're (ummm ... so many ways I could end this) good.

Good is... good :)

You really only need to learn a few dishes to impress. Learn to grill a steak or chicken, bake a potato, make a salad - add wine - and you're (ummm ... so many ways I could end this) good.

So many ways that makes this a wrong thread area. Wait this is my threat! Have at it.

So many ways that makes this a wrong thread area. Wait this is my threat! Have at it.

Threat? I'm to honoured to feel threatened, being able to talk to you two lovely ladies :)

threat? im to honoured to feel threatened, being able to talk to you two lovely ladies :)

Hah - I see you have the flattery side down. Now, just learn to cook a few dishes and you are "good". :p

Hah - I see you have the flattery side down. Now, just learn to cook a few dishes and you are "good". :p

While that may be true, it is a lot easier because you and sunny are both to kind to me :)

But yeah ill keep trying different things every now and then while 'trying' to cook :)

Of course I could probably do with challenging my tastes which will allow me to try out different dishes

while that may be true, it is a lot easier because you and sunny are both to kind to me :)

but yeah ill keep trying different things every now and then while 'trying' to cook :)

of course i could probably do with challenging my tastes which will allow me to try out different dishes

There are lots of kind girls. :)

I started cooking with just a few dishes I would serve others and experimented on myself until I felt comfortable with what I was doing. Now, I'll cook anything and feel comfortable. It just takes time. When it comes to impressing girls, though, anything grilled is great.

There are lots of kind girls. :)

I started out cooking with just a few dishes I would serve others and experimented on myself until I felt comfortable with what I was doing. Now, I'll cook anything and feel comfortable. It just takes time. When it comes to impressing girls though, anything grilled is great.

Hmmm that's a good plan, maybe if I manage to get home for christmas I could cook some meals for my family. I know I'm not going to become gordon ramsey over night but learning to cook myself and others some properly handmade dishes would be brilliant :)

'grilled is great' I'll remember that :D

Anyhoo sorry I'm so late in asking this but how are you Jlo, we haven't spoken for a while :)

hmmm thats a good plan, maybe if i manage to get home for christmas i could cook some meals for my family. i know im not going to become gordon ramsey over night but learning to cook myself and others some properly handmade dishes would be brilliant :)

'grilled is great' i'll remember that :D

anyhoo sorry im so late in asking this but how are you Jlo, we havent spoken for a while :)

I'm better than ever. :) We are already coming up on 2 months of being married, and everything is great. We just got back from a trip to Michigan for Thanksgiving which was lots of fun.

I'm better than ever. :) We are already coming up on 2 months of being married, and everything is great. We just got back from a trip to Michigan for Thanksgiving which was lots of fun.

2 months wow, I swear it was only about two weeks ago I heard you getting married :)

Its great to hear your having fun and enjoying yourself :)

Saturday and working. Such is life. I don't mind.
Hey all.

Saturday and working. Such is life. I dont mind.
Hey all.

Morning. Have an awesome day!!

Morning. Have an awesome day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you and same to you. Looks like I may get some snow here. I love it! Until Jan 2nd that is.

Thank you and same to you. Looks like I may get some snow here. I love it! Until Jan 2nd that is.

Always remember. When one door closes another opens and that is all part of lifes journey :)

That is so true. I have watched it repeatedly in my own life.

Aww that sucks sunny :(
(the working on a Saturday, not the snow :) )

Do you work weenends as part of your job or is it overtime?

Well its not my new job I started. Its still my old job. That was never overtime. He hates paying over time. He gave me a small raise to take on Saturdays and then put me on salary. Which in the end salary was worth it because I do take time off a lot. So it seems.

Ahhh right so soon you'll have the weekends off to chill :)

Yep, soon.
Probably my choice. I am kind of calling the shots at both places right now. How sweet is that. One wants me full time as soon as I can. The other wants me as much as he can or else the store closes. So I am right in the middle. Its kind off good for now.

Well well somebodys in demand :)

I presume you probably like to stop working at your old place as soon as possible (because other wise you wouldn't have gone job hunting :D ) but I can see why it has its uses with christmas just round the corner, it can't hurt to have a little extra mulah lining your pocket :)

Just don't over do it working too much, this is the holiday season after all :)

Morning all... (If it still is.. )

Hey we got 5 inches of beautiful, white stuff last night. It is a damp snow that clumps into a ball easily just like the one you had Bear. First snow, everything is so beautiful and shinning.

Evening stringer :)

Agreed, as hazadous as it may be it does look beautiful.

So does that mean we'll be seeing a snowman soon :D

evening stringer :)

agreed, as hazadous as it may be it does look beautiful.

so does that mean we'll be seeing a snowman soon :D

Maybe Bear however I am not sure that I have any space left in my front or back yards. Everything is filled with displays and lights. Unless we build one in our driveway? :)

I bet it looks great at night all lit up :)

Thanks Bear.

Since this is the first snow I'll take some pics with the lights and the snow. Although some that are on the lawn will be under the snow...

So tired. Time for bed. Wanted to say hello. Now good bye. Have a great everything every one.

So tired. Time for bed. Wanted to say hello. Now good bye. Have a great everything every one.

Get some nice sleep between those cool, crisp sheets Sunny an oh yeah don't forget to dream of those sugar plums and candy canes.

I am only about half way finished with the inside decorations which requires a lot of stooping and stretching so about evry half hour I need to move around and have a cigarette.

Good night, sweet dreams,

Stringer

Hey Stringer nice to see you around. Hope all is well.

I made JLo's pumpkin pie on Saturday. It was amazing. I'm not even a big fan of Pumpkin pie, I'm a once a year type of gal, but this stuff was amazing! I'll be up loading pic's to the thread tomorrow.

I'm not feeling to hot, so I am just popping in to say hello and good bye. I have shingles :eek: Just a smidgen painful...

Let me know if you ever try the dip.

Adam, I was supposed to make the dip on Sat night, but I got side tracked. Don't worry I'll be trying it, it sounds amazing :)

Hey guys. Bella I do hope you feel better soon. Poor thing. Keep your chin up.

=/ Get well soon Bella!

I didn't know what was shindles, but all the rash ain't good.

Bella, Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. I work with a lady who had shingles. She rarely complains about anything, but she talked about how painful they are. Hope you feel better soon.

I'm glad you like the pumpkin pie. I'm cooking Christmas dinner - well, it's at our house and I'm making prime rib, potatoes and sweet potatoes, and the dessert. Everything else is coming pot-luck style. My father-in-law asked me to bake the pumpkin pie again, but I still need to make one other dessert. I'm looking for something Christmassy - any suggestions?

Sunny - Sounds like you are working really hard. It's no wonder you are tired. Hopefully you are almost done at the old place.

I like to make blueberry buckle cake, with the bigger granuels of sugar on top. Sorry I am having a brain fart as to the name of the sugar I use.

And I usually attempt a red velvet cake. Let me know if you want any of the recipes.

OooO I also have a great recipe for Cranberry upside down cake as well as cranberry swirl cheese cake. Not at all tart, almost tastes like a strawberry rhubarb.

I like to make blueberry buckle cake, with the bigger granuels of sugar on top. Sorry I am having a brain fart as to the name of the sugar I use.

And I usually attempt a red velvet cake. Let me know if you want any of the recipes.

OooO I also have a great recipe for Cranberry upside down cake as well as cranberry swirl cheese cake. Not at all tart, almost tastes like a strawberry rhubarb.

They all sound good. The blueberry would probably be my choice - I love anything blueberry. :)


WooHoo - I finally made "ultra member". I owe it all to the Accounting boards. :p It only took me a year and a half. I'll have to see what the next step is. I think it's uber member, but how many posts does that take? And does this mean I'm officially obsessed? :confused:

Congrats JLo! I think the Uber is at 5000... :eek:

Wait... I reached that already :(

Congrats JLo! I think the Uber is at 5000... :eek:

Wait... I reached that already :(

That could take a while. ;)

Day 10 snowed in at red's house,my pursuit of happy hips is dwindling due to the huge dinners I'm cooking to pass the cabin fever.

The snowman we made last week has become a snow drift,the dog poo has been covered in snow every night,when it melts there's going to be a poo mountain to clean up!

JLo, I have two recipes, I'll post them in my fav recipe thread.

Get well soon bella :(

Congrats Jlo :)


day 10 snowed in at red's house,my pursuit of happy hips is dwindling due to the huge dinners im cooking to pass the cabin fever.

the snowman we made last week has become a snow drift,the dog poo has been covered in snow everynight,when it melts theres going to be a poo mountain to clean up!

Its christmas red, you can't have happy hips at this time of the year :D

Thanks Bear ;)

And I totally agree Red, it's Christmas! Nice to see you around :)

Hey bella how are things today, going well I hope :)

Meh, I've definitely been better. I never knew shingles were so painful! Going to see my family doctor today.

Oh Unky, Shingles is a second round of chicken pox, but instead of being itchy they are extremely painful. Enough to make a grown man cry.

Good job bella, hopefully he can prescribe you something to help

I take it calomine lotion won't cut it anymore :(

Anyhoo back to the grind, catch you later bella, take care :)

day 10 snowed in at red's house,my pursuit of happy hips is dwindling due to the huge dinners im cooking to pass the cabin fever.

the snowman we made last week has become a snow drift,the dog poo has been covered in snow everynight,when it melts theres going to be a poo mountain to clean up!

You can still get those happy hips. Wow - it's early here and still so many things come to mind. Bad JLo! :o

Poor Bella. I hope your doctor can help.

Ouch... :( Get well very soon Bella!

Ouch... :( Get well very soon Bella!

Ohhhh, Unky. There are more answers now. ;)

You replied? Aw... I stopped receiving notfications then... :(

You replied? Aw... I stopped receiving notfications then... :(

Maybe because it's a new thread and you need to subscribe to it?

I did subscribe, to the point I got notifications for my own posts too! Looking now, but I'm in the middle of an uno match.

Thanks guys for all the well wishes. Doc hooked me up with some pain management meds, so I am in the good right now.

Taking a nap while I can.

Hey peoples. Jeez these two part time jobs are paying off. I made more this pay period then just working here. That or I know how to work the system. Either way its all good.

How is everyone?

Hey Sunny! :)

It's great to hear! Still making preparations for Christmas, and tomorrow I have some sort of costume party with the friends of the church and the theme is: costume of cartoon characters.

I've got a nice kung-fu outfit, but I don't know what character that will be :p I'm looking for one right now.

Hey unky. Dressing up is so fun. I love costumes. I bet you will look great!

Christmas is fun. That husband of mind is making me crazy. Every year I get the biggest possible tree money can buy. Of course we cut off about 3 feet of it. But it's the fun of it. So this year I save the hassle and picked out a perfect tree about 3 feet from the ceiling. He then tells me he likes the super over sized trees I pick out. GGrr... you ever just want to slap someone? He swears under his breath every year at me trying to cut it down to fit. Now its not big enough. You men talk about us women being confused?

Hey Sunny, Hey Unky!

Glad to hear you are liking the new job perspectives! I am feeling a bit better. I am still in a quite a bit of pain, but I think I am starting to heal.

We are busy getting ready for Christmas over here, getting my tree tomorrow. Can't wait!

What about you? Are you already for Christmas?

Well, I'm as confused as you when I read that...

Long time ago, it we used to buy the tree (which I guess is not similar to your Christmas trees) but then, we bought an artificial one. The natural ones are becoming so costly! Decorating the tree is fun, except for the lamps (or bulbs, not sure how you call them). We have ones with spiky glass and we have to be careful when laying them.

I am kind of ready. I was just talking with red on FB about my son. I was good to go. Bought him a pile of stuff. Actually I was done with him. Then low and behold he spits out the letter to santa. Oh great. Not a thing I got is on the list. But its all stuff he said he wanted. Makes no sense his list is off the wall things. So now I am scrambling to get some things off his list. Kids!

The new job is causing me a great deal of stress. Not so much the work, the people. One tells me one way and someone tells me something else. I went in the bosses office this morning and threw in the towel. I was ready to give up. I straight out told him I had no idea what was expected of me the minute I walk in. I am in a whirlwind each morning there. But on a brighter note because of this I have discovered mistakes on everyone else's part. Its been on going. Since I questioned it I have now saved more then likely thousands from this point on. The one job alone I was looking at was under billed over $600. Thanks to me its now in the light.

Well that's awesome Sunny! Don't get discouraged. Just ask your boss what is expected, and if any one gives you trouble, all you have to say is "This is what Mr. Burns told me to do". I bet your boss is very happy about the savings you have found! Maybe after pointing this stuff out, you are one step closer to a management position?

Unky we just call them christmas lights... lol real original eh? I guess we would call them bulbs too. But I bet yours are a lot different then ours. We don't really have sharp jagged Christmas decorations... too much room for law suits I'd think ;)

We should all take pics of our Christmas trees and post them... hmm maybe I'll start a thread for it. What do you guys think?

Well, I had it easier. The gifts should be surprises and as such, remain surprises :)

Sunny - Good find. The boss must have been impressed. That's going to pay off for you over and over.

I keep thinking about Red. I see her answering questions on occasion, but not as much as usual. She must be busy. I miss her posts. She always had such an interesting way of saying things.

Other than planning Christmas dinner and buying cards, I haven't done anything yet for Christmas. I haven't even gotten a tree yet. I guess I had better get busy this weekend.

I'm feeling a little sluggish. Not a good thing going into my busy season - I think I need to take better care of myself. I've been pigging out on food, not exercising as much as usual, and not getting enough sleep. Not a good combo.

Ok here is the thread:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/seasonal-stuff-533155.html#post2626908

I'll see if I can get a picture. Be warned, mine is about 2 metres high, which is not that high. :p

I just wanted the technical term, but hey, I remember that the ones we used had problems and we bought some new lights... then one say, it was the complete opposite! :eek: I don't know what happened, but the 'new' lights were the ones which were not good and the 'defective' old ones were the good ones... go figure... I don't even know now whether it was a dream or not. :p

And by the way, the old ones are the spiky ones. The 'new' ones were not pointy at all.

I bet they are beautiful regardless!

Yes, some of the decorations are really beautiful indeed!

And now, I don't know if we'll do all the 11 carols next week for the youth concert of my church... all the songs are so beautiful, but tough as well.

I am in and out right now. Didn't mean to disappear.

I will post a picture of my tree. Its about 1/4 of the size as normal but its to cute. I love it. Short and full of needles. With any luck I can get it on tonight or this weekend at the latest.

JLo, management? Ha I am getting so frustrated that's the least thing from my mind. It's that type of place where you go in and your just "supposed" to know. Well how can I know if you don't tell me. But I went through this same thing at the bank and I did end up a supervisor. I wanted to quit forever. Stuck it out and was promoted. I will be OK.

Hehehe I was the one who mentioned management. :o

Well I am off for a bit, can't wait to see your guyses holiday pics. JLo, I hope you feel better soon my dear. Get some rest, and eat some chicken noodle soup!

I'm not sick - just not doing my normal routine of eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep. You'd think I would know better - just need to get back in my routine.

Bella - I hope you feel better.

Sunny - that is frustrating, but as you know it's also a big opportunity. My guess is that the people there don't really know what they are doing well enough to train you. Maybe once you get established and figure everything out, you can suggest policy and procedure manuals be written.

Ooops sorry bella, you did say it. I am all in a fuzz lately. Some things are bugging me.

JLo your right. That's the discussion the boss and I had. No one cares. They see all these papers passing through our fingers as just that, papers. But I guess being the way I am and the boss we know its not just paper its money. All these papers have value. So everyone else just does what they have to do to get by from the way it looks. I am opposite. I have to have things perfect and the way it "should" be. Which will be good. But not good for me in the start.

I am making no sense. I need some holiday cheer because today I am searching for a lightening strike to head my way. :(

Awww, don't feel that way. It's Friday. :) Do you have to work tomorrow -or are you done with the other job? I think you must be really tired. At least it sounds like the boss is on your side. I hope he realizes that he has an employee who is willing to work hard to do things right, and that he supports you. Unfortunately, those people who just want to put in their time are going to feel threatened. He will need to stand up for you.

Right now I am still doing both jobs. Long story there. But its kind of good. I can come to the old job for a break. I do nothing here but my personal things really. Rarely I have to deal with people so its mostly my time. Which in a sense is good for me right now. I am not as stressed as I could be if I were there all day at the new place.

I will be fine. It will all fall together. Thank you.

Oh and yes TGIF!

'Tis Friday. Finally. Just got in from skating lessons for my boy. They sure do tire him out. Peace and quiet here.

I have been way more cranky then I should be this time of year. Not good. Blew up on the hubby this morning and even told him to move out in my fit of anger. Hee hee I was kidding of course. Not sure he knows that just yet. Some mending needs to be done there.
Stress!

Calm down Sunny! All will be well. If it makes you feel better, I am stressed and hate this time of year. I don't think it is what it should be. Anyway, Mend!

Awwww, Sunny - Change is stressful, even when it's wanted or needed. You're in a brand new house with a brand new job. Add that to finishing up your old job and getting ready for Christmas, and it's no wonder you are cranky. You need some time to unwind - any chance of that? I'm all for long bubble baths, nice music playing, and a glass of wine... at a minimum. :)

I have a little secret...

Its bears birthday soon hee hee

Happy birthday bear.

Happy birthday bear.

Were making belfast bombers aka baileys and brandy... warms the cockles.

happy birthday bear.

were making belfast bombers aka baileys and brandy...warms the cockles.

Have you tried a Bailey's Seperator? Its Brandy, Kaluha and Bailey's floating on top.

LOL actually its tomorrow I believe. Happened to notice it on Facebook. I think I will go in and lie about my date.

I posted a couple pics of my new place red on bellas seasonal thread. I didn't have many yet but its something. Check it out.

By the way how you doing chicky?

Thank you all very much for the Birthday wishes :)

I'm an old man now and my poor ol bones are getting creaky :(

Happy Birthday my friend.

Happy Birthday, Bear! :)

Happy Birthday Bear!

Cheers guys :)

Thanks for the Birthday wishes :)

I have a leak!

Its coming from a pipe in the attic,waiting on a plumber,dam dam dam,I thought I had escaped from any leaks or burst pipes.

You have pipes in your attic?

Except for vents and maybe drains for attic mounted A/C gear... that would be very rare here... because that space is not heated or cooled.

You have pipes in your attic?

Except for vents and maybe drains for attic mounted A/C gear...that would be very rare here....because that space is not heated or cooled.

I have two water tanks in there,I think one is for heating (I have an oil burner and a back boiler,I think its called duel heating?) and the other for showers/sinks/ flushing the toilets.

There's two pipes running side by side,I can't see where there go,but the leak is coming from one of the connections.

It has made its way through the bedroom ceiling underneath.

Still waiting on plumber.

The house is 30 years old,if that makes any difference.

That majorly sucks red :(

I take it that's due to the cold?

i have two water tanks in there,i think one is for heating (i have an oil burner and a back boiler,i think its called duel heating?) and the other for showers/sinks/ flushing the toilets.

theres two pipes running side by side,i can't see where there go,but the leak is coming from one of the connections.

it has made its way through the bedroom ceiling underneath.

still waiting on plumber.

the house is 30 years old,if that makes any differance.

I'll bet you have galvanized Cast Iron pipes... common outside the USA. That's about the average lifespan of them I've come to understand from the years I've spent in Italy.

That can get ugly and expensive if your walls are constructed like they are in Italy, where the interior walls are masonary and the pipes are buried in the walls (some repairs have mounted them on the surface of the walls to save money), VS wood framed hollow walls with gypsum board or plaster that is common in the USA.

Thanks bear.

The house insurance will cover the cost its just getting it fixed now before it gets worse,plus with days before christmas and the freezing weather the local plumber is up to his ears in work.

He called about 10 minutes ago to let me know he had not forgotten about me and it will be after 10pm before he gets here.