I'll be rooting for your Packers. One of my favorite players is on the team - Clay Matthews. I'm hoping to see the Packers vs Jets.

Bella and Stringer - sorry to hear about all your aches, etc. Hope you feel better soon.

Way to go, J lo, now I think there are 3 of us!:D

Way to go, J lo, now I think there are 3 of us!:D

Maybe 3 on this site - but all of my friends are rooting for the same thing. :) If it happens, I'm throwing a big Super Bowl party. I won't care who wins (sorry) - just want a great game.

Bella, I'm so glad you are OK, that's really scarey:eek:

Stringer, I'm glad your feeling a little better, you need to get ALL the way well before we beat your Bears A$$.:D:)

What!! :eek:

I'll be rooting for your Packers. One of my favorite players is on the team - Clay Matthews. I'm hoping to see the Packers vs Jets.

Bella and Stringer - sorry to hear about all your aches, etc. Hope you feel better soon.

WHAT!? :rolleyes:

Maybe 3 on this site - but all of my friends are rooting for the same thing. :) If it happens, I'm throwing a big Super Bowl party. I won't care who wins (sorry) - just want a great game.

That's much better... :)

It will be a knock 'um sock 'um game with blood left on the field.

WHAT!?!?!?!?! :rolleyes:

Oops. You weren't supposed to read that. :D

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What!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :eek:

As my G-D daughter always says... I lub you:)

Your going down:D

35000


Here is my cheese head:D

I like the structure holding the cheese up... :)

Wow, I think it is Limburger! :)

Guess who in Washington is a Bears' fan?

Ya, actually I wrapped it with maxi pads, and have an ice bag over it while it's elevated. My mom is on her way home to drive me. Yup it's pretty sore, I think the shock is wearing off, and the pain is setting in. I'll let you all know when I get home...

I haven't finished catching up yet. But bella, maxi pads? Bless you my girl. As much pain as your feeling that did make me smile.

OK I caught up.
Gosh you guys, meaning Stringer and bella, your making us all worry. Stringer I know Marta is taking wonderful care of you. Please keep us updated because honestly you don't sound like your better in the least bit. Bella if I were closer I would be helping you out with your daughter and whatever else you needed. I hope someone is around to check in and help you out.

Hey JLo sorry I missed you.

Hi Sunny. I just got back from a 2-week job in S. California. We worked a lot of hours, but also got to enjoy ourselves. It was in the mid-80's and so pretty. I also got to see my family and some good friends.

Dahlia - what a cute picture!

Oh good JLo. At least you were able to enjoy it even though you were there for work. You travel a lot for your job it seems.

Oh good JLo. Atleast you were able to enjoy it even though you were there for work. You travel alot for your job it seems.

I used to travel a lot more. Now I travel enough to make it fun. Last year I was out of town about 50% of the time. Now it's more like 25%. I sure couldn't complain about this last trip. The day I left it was 24 degrees here. I landed in S. California, changed into shorts and a T-shirt, and then took a long walk on the beach. :)

When I worked at the bank I traveled a lot when I started. I hated it at first. But then I realized I loved it. The constant change was good. I actually had learned more traveling then when I was put in one place. Plus the change in people and personalities was fun.

That's what I love about my job - the change in people and always a new challenge. I usually enjoy my assignments, but when I get one that isn't so great I know it will be over soon. I also get to return to many of the projects annually, so you make little friendships as you go. It's fun to catch up with everyone.

How is your new job going now?

My new job. I was dreading that question. I quit. It was bad. In fact my husband encouraged me to quit. For six long weeks I went in there and didn't know what direction to turn. I would ask questions, do my job and then be told I did it wrong. Even though they told me how to do it. Repeatedly all day everyday. I had no one ounce of training on anything. I wasn't doing the job I was hired for at all. I tried to talk to the boss about it but he is clueless. But I kept trying. Finally it just knocked me to down far. I am a smart girl. But to be told over and over your wrong it really wears on you. Especially when they are the ones telling me how to do the work, then come out and look over my shoulder and say its wrong. I shed many tears. Finally Monday I couldn't do it any more. I left at lunch time. Which made it worse because I let myself down. I normally keep pushing until I get things but it was bad there.
On the brighter side the girl who placed me there made me feel tons better. I had a long talk with her. There was a girl hired a few weeks before me. She had also went to the job agency and complained about all the same things I had to say. So at least they know it wasn't me. I was thanful for that.
Also on the brighter side even though this is the last place my husband wants me, he was OK with me quitting and coming back to my old job. I hated coming back. But I couldn't stay in the new job. I was so excited and I wasn't even doing anything I was hired for. Had I been I may have stuck it out longer.

Well, I have read your comments about the job leading up to this so I'm not totally surprised. It's better you left before things got worse, plus your old job was still open. I hope that is going better now.

Ow... it wasn't the job it appeared to. Sorry to hear that Sunny. Got to look for another job in the meantime, so that you don't end up jobless.


Wishing you the best of luck :)

Thank you both. The worse part was making the choice to leave. That's not like me and even after I quit I cried pretty hard. He never replaced me here so I came right here and finished out the day. But I wished I would have went home. When I got here I was of course upset, it was obvious with tears running down my face. So a small amount of time went by and he called me a quitter. I couldn't believe it. Knowing how upset I was and knowing I came back to keep his store open he had all the nerve! He said it was a joke. Oh my god I wanted to slap him. Grrr... I gave him a piece of my mind as you can imagine.

Thanks for listening. I was never going to say anything because I was pretty down about it. Now I am off to lunch and heading to the gym. Time to get my little patootie on the treadmill. Talk with you in a bit. :D

As soon as you secure a better job, you'll be able to slap him ;)

That was a dumb thing to say. You gave it your best for 6 weeks, and without proper training I'm sure you were exhausted. It's tough to learn a new job, even under good circumstances.

Okay Sunny, have a good workout :)

Hey guys! Thanks for all the well wishes. Sunny, maybe quitting your job is just making room for something better! Things have a funny way of working themselves out sometimes.

Hey guys! Thanks for all the well wishes. Sunny, maybe quitting your job is just making room for something better! Things have a funny way of working them selves out sometimes.

Bella I am a true believer in that. Every new job I took on has always been better for me. I have never been set back. I was set back here as far as advancing in any of my skills. But he pays me super well so it actually helped us with the new house. That in itself makes it worth it.

Hey guys. I've been well taken care of today. A friend of mine came over and cooked me supper and did the dishes for me! Surprisingly I am not in too much pain. I keep expecting it to be more painful then what it is.

Tomorrow I write my entrance exam to some of the new classes I am taking. I'm nervous, but excited to get this rolling again. How is everyone else's night/day going? Any of you guys watch Jersey Shore? Sadly I'm addicted to reality t.v.

Hey girl. You still around?
My night is going good. My boy was an angel tonight. We played crazy. Put him in bed. Now I am sitting with a drink watching TV. This only happens like 5times a year. Seriously. For some reason I go to bed super early now. For no reason. Am I old?? Gahh.

How is your ankle? How is your daughter? I wished I lived closer to you. My son would love her so. He is so mothering with younger children. Its way to cute.

Well, I went to the dentist this afternoon. I was right, I cracked the tooth straight down the middle all the way through the root. A perfect split. There was no decay just a freaky thing she said where the pressure of the bite hit a pressure point in the tooth and wham!

She is a very good dentist with all the modern equipment including a TV in each room with DirectV (watched the NFL channel), Bose head phones for relaxing music and a very good bedside manner and she has a lot of patience as I truly tested her. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Even though she was great this is the most pain after an extraction I have ever had. And I have taken 4 strong Tylenol and 2 Ibuprofen and at the moment NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING... DA*N IT!! :eek::eek::eek::rolleyes:

By the way, I feel a bit stronger today with this Bronchitis thing though.

Sorry to rant... pain is tremendous... the whole side of my face.. .

Way to go Stringer, you held on until the extraction!

Unfortunately, no time to have a break... keep up the good work Stringer :)

Way to go Stringer, you held on until the extraction!

Unfortunately, no time to have a break... keep up the good work Stringer :)

Thanks Unky, this pain is making Stringer a very nasty boy. I am trying to stay away from my lovely wife. She is doing everything that she can though to ease my pain, what a wife!

You're very lucky my friend ;)

I'm pretty sure you'll get over all those problems soon :)

Hugs Stringer.

Hi Unky, long time no talk. I miss you kiddo.

Hey there Alty, yes, it's been quite some time :)

Missing you too!
I hope the kids are okay, as do the bunnies, the dogs, the fishes and the... bird :o

The kids are great, growing like weeds. It's scary because I still remember you when you first came to the site, a young 15 year old. Now you're legally an adult. :eek:

Jared is 12. I hope the time doesn't fly by too fast. Soon he'll be a teen, and he'll try to go further and further away from me. That's life, but I'm not looking forward to it. My years of being mommy, his heroine, his comfort, are almost over. Sigh.

Sydney still has a few years to go, so at least I have that.

So, how are you doing? What have you been up to?

I came back form a cruise, first time, fun time. There are some pictures in the thread, I don't know where exactly :o

Otherwise, pretty good. Waiting for my results now, and maybe I'll do some job hunting until I get to know what I'll do exactly, that is to go to college/university to study something, and that something, I still haven't got the faintest idea what it can be, so many choices, courses, all of different prices, duration and countries. What I'm really afraid is that I make the wrong choice. I'm not good at decisions :(

Well, for the time being, I'm waiting for my results and from there, I'll have a better idea of what to do.

Hugs back hon.

Unky we all have faith in our little genius. :)

Unky, become a doctor, go to school with Sneezy. :)

I considered this, the 'drawback' is the long years of study (7 + 2 years more when/if I come back to Mauritius), plus the cost, I don't think will be that easy. :(

My tooth pain is 100% better, thank God that was a b*tching thing let me tell you. I have to go back later for an implant and some additional bridge work.

This dentist is actually wonderful, great work, very skilled and extremely educated in her work. I have no problem in going back to her. Although I am sure that I will be paying for at least two of her upcoming vacations...

Going back to work this Monday!! Great!

GO BEARS!!!!!!!

Glad to hear you got past the worst of it.

Great to hear those news Stringer! :)

Thank you, feeling better all around presently. :)

Will feel MUCH better with a Bear's win this Sunday.

Glad to hear you are feeling better Stringer! I hope you aren't just telling us this to appease us! :p

I'm feeling better too, even been able to put pressure on the foot. Yay us! :)

Hey Bella... I am so glad to hear that. I hope you heal quickly.

No I wouldn't do that :), I am starting to feel better. But I am pretty much staying ion this weekend as I don't want a relapse as I had too many times before

Glad your feeling better Stringer:D

GO BEARS!!! just for you:):rolleyes:

Glad your feeling better Stringer:D

GO BEARS!!! just for you:):rolleyes:

Aaaaw that was so nice of you hon...

But I am sorry, I cannot say that about those other guys... :)

I must have felt sorry for Stringer and Bella. Yesterday I scratched my eye - it's blood red now. Put me on the injured list. :o

Aaaaw that was so nice of you hon.....

But I am sorry, I cannot say that about those other guys.... :)

That's just fine, we don't need it:D

I must have felt sorry for Stringer and Bella. Yesterday I scratched my eye - it's blood red now. Put me on the injured list. :o

WOW! All three of you? You guys need to take care of yourselves:(

Aww is that like sympathy injuries? Hehe I know, it wasn't that funny. Lol. Glad to hear that Stringer ;) Go bears! (I assume this is the right "Bears")

I must have felt sorry for Stringer and Bella. Yesterday I scratched my eye - it's blood red now. Put me on the injured list. :o

Oh my Jlo, I feel so bad for you, I know that that is very painful. Once at a football game while in the stands I rubbed my itchy eye and WOW! All of a sudden it swelled my eye shut and then even the other eye. I had to go to the emergency room for drops as the pain was unBEARable .

Stringer

It's not nearly as bad as Stringer's and Bella's injuries. I had to laugh, though. I was telling my husband about your injuries and illnesses, feeling sorry for you, and next thing I knew I had scratched it. Yes - sympathy injury. Quite attractive, I might add. :cool: Oh, there's my solution. I should wear sunglasses until it's back to normal.


UnBEARable - cute

It's not nearly as bad as Stringer's and Bella's injuries. I had to laugh, though. I was telling my husband about your injuries and illnesses, feeling sorry for you, and next thing I knew I had scratched it. Yes - sympathy injury. Quite attractive, I might add. :cool: Oh, there's my solution. I should wear sunglasses until it's back to normal.


unBEARable - cute

And we are sure that you will look just good, Just Looking... :)

It's not nearly as bad as Stringer's and Bella's injuries. I had to laugh, though. I was telling my husband about your injuries and illnesses, feeling sorry for you, and next thing I knew I had scratched it. Yes - sympathy injury. Quite attractive, I might add. :cool: Oh, there's my solution. I should wear sunglasses until it's back to normal.


unBEARable - cute

Caught that huh? I guess it wasn't too subtle...

Glad you're feeling better too Bella.

And adding you to the list JLo :)

Aww is that like sympathy injuries? hehe I know, it wasn't that funny. lol. Glad to hear that Stringer ;) Go bears! (I assume this is the right "Bears")

Yep!! You got it hon... GO BEARS!!!!!

That's a pretty awesome banner :)

Home with my boy today. He has had headaches all weekend. Slept all afternoon Saturday. Last night he cried all night. Poor little man. He only slept from 4am to 530 am. I didn't sleep a wink. How crazy the doctor said to just give him Motrin. Really? We will see how this morning goes. I may be back in the office. I wasn't happy with that answer.

Hi Sunny, I hope he is feeling better soon. I know the feeling when one of my kids were sick, I wanted to take their place.

Well, I am depressed, the Bears lost and did it in grand fashion, didn't even seem to put up a fight.

Actually my new avatar kind of says it all about how I feel...

Ah yes, he feels good enough to kick me off here to play games. So be it.

Opinion needed and I will check back for responses later. I have an Avon site. I was going to post it in my signature. People can click and shop from it. Does this sound like a good idea or a bad one? I have it on Facebook. But wasn't sure about here with so many unknown people. But then again I also think the more exposure the better the sales right?

Hi Sunny, I hope he is feeling better soon. I know the feeling when one of my kids were sick, I wanted to take their place.

Well, I am depressed, the Bears lost and did it in grand fashion, didn't even seem to put up a fight.

Actually my new avatar kind of says it all about how I feel......

Hey Stringer, thank you. We are just worried about him getting migraines so young. I get them. Mine are now under control. I was getting them 2-3 times a week. Now I am on daily medication and I have been 90% better. Every pain he was talking about seemed like that's what it was. But we will see how today goes. It was a long weekend and I am so tired.

Sorry for your loss. But on the brighter side I am happy to hear your feeling better.

Still a bit weak Sunny but feeling much better, thank you.

Gee, I have had them, no fun at all. What are you doing to help him?

At least I can hope that the Steelers can kick some butt in the Superbowl.

Ah yes, he feels good enough to kick me off here to play games. So be it.

Opinion needed and I will check back for responses later. I have an Avon site. I was going to post it in my signature. People can click and shop from it. Does this sound like a good idea or a bad one? I have it on Facebook. But wasn't sure about here with so many unknown people. But then again I also think the more exposure the better the sales right?

Better clear that with the site Admins first... they own (or more actually run) the site and do have rules in that area... best to ask first than assume and get on their sh*t list.

Yes your right. I was going to do that. But then came across this in the FAQ area. Seems like I can just post my link. But maybe I will run it by them to make sure.

Do not advertise or spam. You are welcome to include information and links in your signature to a reasonable extent, but do not refer or link to your products or services in the body of posts.

Hmmm... Decisions, decisions.

If you let them give you the green flag... then there is no question how they might view it. Just saying.

Home again today with my son. Not so sure about this kid. Today I am thinking he is faking it. Is that bad?

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know I'm taking a break from here, probably for a few months. I have some family business to take care of (impending death of my grandfather) and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed between that and work. Take care.

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know I'm taking a break from here, probably for a few months. I have some family business to take care of (impending death of my grandfather) and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed between that and work. Take care.

Sorry to hear about your grandfather.

Hope you are able to get some R&R while you are out and about.
I took a break I am just getting back from. Did a lot of good to get away for a bit.

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know I'm taking a break from here, probably for a few months. I have some family business to take care of (impending death of my grandfather) and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed between that and work. Take care.

Jlo your grandfather will be in my prayers, take care.

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know I'm taking a break from here, probably for a few months. I have some family business to take care of (impending death of my grandfather) and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed between that and work. Take care.

JLo your in my thoughts. Please remember to take care of yourself also. Times like these can be so stressing and tiring. In my prayers hon.

I may have sounded like a bad mother thinking my son was faking sick, yesterday he was. He was sick all weekend and Monday. But that stinker faked it yesterday. Oh he got in so much trouble when we caught on.

JLO, you're in my thoughts. I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa. Please take care and come back soon.

Take care... its a tough thing to go through... but like Jim Morrison once said... Nobody gets out of here alive.

We all have our time... and nobody has thus far evaded it when it came. Be thankful they have had as many years as they have.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family JLo.

Another day, another dollar. Barely...

I had one heater quit working here last winter. Guess what? My only other heater has bit the dust. Hmmm going to be an interesting day. I called the boss and said I wasn't working here with no heat. It's a huge place with huge windows and 18ft ceilings. Not the warmest place even with two heaters running all day.

Should I worry about staying warm or my paycheck bouncing again? Lol It's a freaking circus in this place. Cracks me up.

Well, for the time being, have some warm clothing Sunny and don't get a cold :)

I am already here at work and not dressed as warm as I should be. I have the little electric heater blowing on me but its not working out like I want it to. To close it burns me, I move it back and I get chilled. Aww.. the beauty of coming back here to work. Ha ha Oh well. Could always be worse I guess.

How are you unky? I hear your going to partner with Sneezy and be a doctor? Well that's how I read it anyway. That would be great!

I don't know yet, one thing that bothers me about medicine is that the years of study are hard, long and costly... so unless I get a scholarship, I don't think that it'll be affordable.

On the other hand, I might get a try in accounting. I loved it back when I did it at school, but because I had to choose a side for my O levels, and that I was doing very well in all 3 sciences, I took the science path. Accounting is only 3 years, plus some years of internship, so I think it would be easier.

Or, I might go towards engineering, maybe things concerning space and such :p
Something else I might do is teaching. Tuition teachers here make a lot of money lol. For O level teaching, they usually take R 400 per student per month(R 30 = 1 USD), and they take about 30 students in a batch, for a maximum of 5 batches a week. The total becomes R 60 000 a month, or about $1 000 a month :eek:

And for higher classes, the fees are higher, lol.

I need to choose well, two weeks to go until I get my results >.<

You will do so well no matter what you do.

I loved accounting also when I was in college. Numbers are my thing and it comes natural to me.

Although teaching would be pretty amazing. Everything you have learned you can give back.

Oh well, I guess only time will tell :)

For the time being, I got an appointment for having my driver's license. I applied for learner and I have to get to the 'formation centre' on Monday. I'm not sure what I'll do, there were a lot of people when I took the appointment and I didn't get the time to ask what I'll do exactly. Oh well, I'll be preparing myself for the test, if that's the reason for the appointment.

Oh good luck with your driver's license. I can still remember the day I got mine. I passed the test. I remember taking my moms car for a ride for the first time alone. It was sunny out and warm. I had the windows down and the radio on, because I was cool. I know every one looked at me and thought I was cool because I was driving. ( hee hee well that's how I thought anyway at 17)

It was so exciting! I am excited for you.

Lol, they won't allow a learner to drive alone here.

I think it's only after two years that they remove the learner status from your license here. I'm not much into cars, but hey, since I have some idle time between now and getting my results, I'm trying getting some things done.

And maybe I'll get the excitement when I'll drive a car... :cool:

Otherwise, I'm looking for some small jobs to get experience.

I wished I was as put together as you are when I was your age. You have it going on. I was total night and day. I guess that's good it shapes us who we are as adults. Which thank god I grew and learned!

Does your mom have suggestions on what you should do?

No, she was the first one to discourage me to go into medicine.

Then, she told me to pick what I'd like to do. For the time being, she's thinking either accounting or dentistry.

Well just enjoy your time right now. Life goes so fast. The older you get the faster it goes. Be the best you can be and be happy doing it. Your words of wisdom for the day.

Thank you, I'll sure be thinking about those words :)

:D

Jeez unky your never on this long! Your usually so busy your popping in and out.

I am in this abuse thread and its ripping my heart out. I just read the book The Boy Called It and then I read the one after it The Lost Boy. God some people don't deserve to get away with the things they do.

Lol, I was playing uno on the net and when a game is on, I might take some time before replying :o

Oh, good I read Agatha Christie, at least, all the criminals get caught ;)

Hey guys how's things going? Sorry I haven't read back. It's lazy day for miss Bella. No school today so me and the child have been in our jamma's watching movies and reading all day. I finally got my pipes thawed out. Woot! I love running water ;)

Hey bella. Running water is nice. Good for you.
I haven't been doing much today either. Surfing the threads today. I don't do that often. Today I was able to check a few out.

Ello

See any thing good out there Sunny? Hey Adam, how goes things?

Running water is great! I have never wanted to do my dishes so bad before lol. How's the little guy doing Sunny?

Things go good my way.

Good to hear that. Have you ever worried about something so much that in your mind you have changed the whole scenario and vibe of the actual situation, only to find out nothing is wrong and it was all in your imagination?

Yea, I actually understand that.

Lol, well I am glad I am not the only one. Ugg I hate stressing about stupid stuff! Sorry, I;m kind of off and on, making supper. Making meatloaf and roasted potatoes. Mmmmm

Butts dragging today... Took me over 10 hours to drive less than 20 miles to get home locally thanks to MANY idiots that actually believed All Season tires are really good in Ice and snow... and that they actually thought they knew how to drive in the slippery stuff. Something all too many people found out neither of which were really true. Based on the dozens of abandoned cars in awkward positions I had no trouble driving past in my old rear wheel drive car that doesn't even have a limited slip differential.

Butts dragging today......Took me over 10 hours to drive less than 20 miles to get home locally thanks to MANY idiots that actually believed All Season tires are really good in Ice and snow.....and that they actually thought they knew how to drive in the slippery stuff. Something all too many people found out neither of which were really true. based on the dozens of abandoned cars in awkward positions I had no trouble driving past in my old rear wheel drive car that doesn't even have a limited slip differential.

We had the freezing rain two days ago. Made for fun driving in the morning. Thankfully I've been in Canada most of my life, grew up driving on these roads in the winter. Not much phases me.

I did get to see two cops slip on the ice while they were tending to people that overestimated their driving skills. That was entertaining. :)

I grew up driving in it too... Learned in the snow and ice in fact... but thousands of idiots lacking the common sense to stay off the road they don't know how to drive on would stop a dog sled team in its tracks.

IE... Three feet of snow would have stopped me... in fact 2 feet would have in this car... not what we got however.

Oh myh god my store is on fire! Not the one I work at his main store at the other location. What the heck!

oh myh god my store is on fire! not the one I work at his main store at the other location. What the heck!!

Insurance??


Sounds funny at this point in time. I wonder what's really going on?

I was thinking the same thing. I hope everyone is safe.

Oh my god! Its on frigen you tube under johnswackyworld look ups OBriens Flooring Center... god I am thinking the same thing guys, it wasn't a good day today. I amshaking and I want to link it but can't think.

YouTube - O'Briens Flooring Center Fire - Full Footage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vIeTPEcJzA)

This isn't good
Oh god this isn't good I am pacing for this ideiot
What an idiot
Hmmm wonder if I should show up to work, I am at the other store, well of course I should its up and running I think at this point... ahhh
Forgive my nonsense typing guys I am seriously shakking and sick tomy stomach

this isnt good
oh god this isnt good i am pacing for this ideiot
what an idiot
hmmm wonder if i should show up to work, i am at the other store, well of course i should its up and running i think at this point.....ahhh
forgive my nonsense typing guys i am seriously shakking and sick tomy stomach

Don't be as it is not your problem. Try to relax. Your out of the loop. If there is funny business going on someone else will answer for it. Its not your fault nor could you have done anything about a fire no matter what the circumstances are surrounding it.

Give yourself a break.

Well it just wasn't a good day. I know its not my fault. I am a tiny better now. But I am telling you I won't be surprised it this was done on purpose. You all heard me talk about not being paid and this and that. The bank wanted a meeting with him in the morning. Now come on! Seems funny to me. I am so mad. Mad because he has been dumb enough to joke about doing that. Mad because he lost it all. All the caddys, all the houses, both stores. The new half million dollar place. He was losing it all. He wasn't normal today guys. Should I not be saying this here? Whatever not like I did anything but jeez its not good timing is all.

I am out of that loop but I really gave him a hard time today about some things and his issues. Then I got mad about my payroll and that set him right in tears. Well how was I supposed to know tomorrow is was all going. I don't know why the bank wanted the meeting but he isn't stupid and neither am I. I want to feel bad for him but at the same time I sat and watched it slip downhill and his bad choices. Economy is bad yes, but his business thrived and owned this area.

Sorry to hear that Sunny, I hope everything will be all right.

Take deep breaths Sunny, just take a while to calm downit might look bad, but your all right right?

Was there anbody in there? (in the other store)

I grew up driving in it too...Learned in the snow and ice in fact....but thousands of idiots lacking the common sense to stay off the road they don't know how to drive on would stop a dog sled team in its tracks.

IE.....Three feet of snow would have stopped me....in fact 2 feet would have in this car....not what we got however.

We have a normal Ontario winter here now, about 2 feet of snow, warm days, below freezing days, alternately. Driving is not pleasant but I don't have to drive on the 8 lane highway through Toronto as many do.

My son, now working in Tennessee until March, has to drive with people who are not used to even an inch of snow and he says it is hair-raising on the roads in Nashville. I pray for him daily, quite honestly.

Butts dragging today......Took me over 10 hours to drive less than 20 miles to get home locally thanks to MANY idiots that actually believed All Season tires are really good in Ice and snow.....and that they actually thought they knew how to drive in the slippery stuff. Something all too many people found out neither of which were really true. based on the dozens of abandoned cars in awkward positions I had no trouble driving past in my old rear wheel drive car that doesn't even have a limited slip differential.


I own the road in the winter time here n Ontario, smoothy, I have a subaru four wheel drive with a wide wheel base and I wouldn't trade it for the world, well, I may this spring, but not right now. Just put me in a snowdrift and watch me get out !

Take deep breaths Sunny, just take a while to calm downit might look bad, but your alright right?

was there anbody in there? (in the other store)

I am all right today. Its just a bit nerve wracking considering how bad it looks and things I wish I didn't know and all of it. No one was in the store it was closed. I don't know much else. Its in the paper right now and I am going to read it. To fresh to come to any conclusions. I am here at the other store but not sure what's happening or if the other girl will be here working with me or what. Being an employee do I get questioned in these things?

Some people shouldn't be on this site. The name Animus is one of them... Prick

Some people shouldn't be on this site. The name Animus is one of them...Prick

Ouch what happened?

Some idiiot was asking about paying nickelback to stop making music. There was some answers to it, some he didn't like, including mine. He had a little hissy fit about it. I didn't like his attitude.

Eh' don't let it get to you. All though I know your short fused like I am. If there were no idiots who would we point fingers and laugh at.

Well, I had to reply and yes, very rude person not accepting the opinion of others...

Anyway... morning! :)

Hello to all!

Yea, that guy disturbed me a little bit. People don't usually get to me but what was the point of his post? It was quite meaningless. Especially for all the Nickelback fans that there are.

How is it going today adam?

Hey Sunny, don't know if you are still around but HEY!

I am working for the next 45 minutes. So slow, I am actually doing the work that I don't like doing.

I am here until 2:00.
Slow here as usual. Yesterday I was quite busy and I am sure things are going to change. They already have. With the fire I am it now. The one and only store. In fact all the calls and everything from the other place are getting forwarded to me. I am going to love it actually.

It is nice to have business instead of being so bored all the time. I am really confused about one thing and that is because I rarely keep up anymore.

What happened to that one job you had? Are you back at the flooring job?

It is nice to have business instead of being so bored all the time. I am really confused about one thing and that is because I rarely keep up anymore.

What happened to that one job you had? Are you back at the flooring job?

Well it was bad there Adam. Really bad. I wasn't even doing the job I was hired for. Its kind of a long story. I struggled really bad with what to do about staying or quitting. But being in tears most days my husband encouraged me to just leave. My boss here at the store just opened it when he could be here so my job was still here. He was happy I came back.

Good morning guys.

Today is a day to go through all my c*ap paperwork that built up when I was down sick. Not my favorite thing at all, can't find the patience to do it but I will.

I bet he was happy you are back. I'm sorry everything didn't work out there but it sounds like it is good that it didn't except for the fact that you are back there but as long as you are happy, I am happy.

No more morning here :o Evening! :) ;)

I take that as you're feeling better Stringer, so... YAAAYYY! :D

Good morning guys.

Today is a day to go through all my c*ap paperwork that built up when I was down sick. Not my favorite thing at all, can't find the patience to do it but I will.

Hope you are doing better. I hope you have a very great day ahead of you. I am out of here soon, thankfully. Hope your work doesn't cause too much stress.

Ok, goodbye all. I am off to try and find a truck to buy. See y'all.

Thanks everyone, I am about 90% well, still wake up in the morning covered in sweat though.

In business I am a hunter never liked doing the mundane stuff like paperwork, a necessary evil though... :)

Okay, see you Adam! :)

Aww... don't worry Sheriff, 10 more tiny percent and you'll be as new as... er no, that doesn't sound good, well, as young as before :D

Thanks Unky.

See you Adam.

Good Morning!

School day... someone write me a note so I can stay home!

Some idiiot was asking about paying nickelback to stop making music. There was some answers to it, some he didn't like, including mine. He had a little hissy fit about it. I didn't like his attitude.

Yes, I know him too, adam. He is a trouble maker and there is a lot trollish about his posts and replies. Take anything he states with a grain of salt.
He is doing it to make trouble. Makes you wonder what he is like in his personal life.
Tick

Yea, it is pretty sad that he is the way he is.

Dear School,

Doula can not attend school today.
She is a little under the weather.
She will hopefully return tomorrow.

Adam

There, print and take to school and you will be good to go!

Dear school,

Disregard Adams note.
Doula wants to play hooky so we voted.
She will not be attending today.
Please gather her work and I will be there to pick it up some time.

Thank you
AMHD

Dear School;

While reaching for a bottle of molasses it broke. Everything she touches sticks to her. After soaking in the tub her eye lids are beginning to open. She will return to school tomorrow sweeter than ever.

Dear school,

Disregard Adams note.
Doula wants to play hooky so we voted.
She will not be attending today.
Please gather her work and I will be there to pick it up some time.

Thank you
AMHD

LOVE IT!

Love your too Stringer! Lol good stuff guys :D

Well I see how it is, disregard my note. Haha.

Good one though Stringer!

Hahah Adam! You're was good too... :)

Oh OK contest on for the best skipping school note for Doula. Well she maybe alreadys went today, but there will be other days I am sure.

Could someone make me one for work? I would like to be sick for about a week. :D

Dear Work;


I am calling on behalf of Sunny, she is calling in dead, but she plans to return in about a week. Thank you.

Haha Yep. Fully refreshed and full of "life"
Funny how that will work.

How is your injury? I am almost afraid to come here. I am afraid the virus will catch me! Stringer and you were not having much luck. Oh and JLo with her eye.

I am doing much better! I wasn't in too much pain surprisingly. I get to get the stitches out in a few days. I did hot yoga last night, and I could feel it hurting, and it was a bit swollen this morning. I am able to hobble around on it, so it's not that bad.

We did have a string of bad luck didn't we? I hope Jlo is feeling better, poor soul.

How is Stringer feeling these days?

He mentioned a bit earlier he was 90% better. That's good. I haven't heard much from JLo. I am sure things with her Grandfather have her busy and away from here.

My hubby came home from work this morning with something scary. He is a boss so people are always giving him things. I call it suck up stuff. But he always brings home baked goods and this super cute little tea set from a Chinese friend. Well this morning I look in the fridge and it scared me. Its this big black thing with string wrapped around it and weighs about 10lbs. He said it was banana peel wrapped around some rice and other things. Hmmm not sure if I am brave enough. I love trying different foods but this is scary. I am afraid what it is sushi?

Anyone hear of such a thing?

I guess it could be some sort of sushi... is it wrapped in plantain peel?

Glutinous rice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutinous_rice)

Dear Doulas/Sunny's Work/School (cross out as appropriate)

She will unfortunately not be able to make it in today or any other day until further notice as I have kidnapped her and am holding her to ransom.

In the meantime please enjoy this picture of a whale

http://www.nataliedee.com/061105/hey-whale.jpg

Bear perfect! What could be any better then being held ransom by you. Sadly I am sure we would have fun. We could eat rice wrapped in banana peel. Lol

Hey bella I am not sure if it's a Plantain peeling or just a normal peel. Heck that sounds good reading it though. I mean some of it doesn't sound to bad. I may just try it. Ask me tomorrow. I like Asian foods and this guy is Asian that sent it home with him. What the worse that can happen. I hate it and spit. Big deal.

LOL! I am not sure how I would feel about eating 10 pounds of anything lol.

Bear,if you're on a kidnapping spree, I have to go back to school tomorrow, can you find the time to nap me too?

Eh' em' I didn't say I was eating 10lbs of it. But I am a healthy eater so if its good enough I will eat 10lbs of sticky rice in banana peel.

Hahah! :D :D

I could eat 10lbs of pizza any day. Or meatloaf... mmmmm

Hate it and spit huh?

Hate it and spit huh?

Oh jeez adam I was trying so hard to keep that clean when I wrote it to. I was thinking and thinking though.

Oh jeez adam I was trying so hard to keep that clean when I wrote it to. I was thinking and thinking though.

I almost spit my pepsi at the computer screen when I first read that. I had to delete my response 3 times ;)

Oh jeez adam I was trying so hard to keep that clean when I wrote it to. I was thinking and thinking though.

I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. I seen it and had to say something.

Well now that we are all on the same page but wrong thread.
Spitting is rude, unless it Bellas pepsi on the computer screen.

Haha, right! Whatever you say Sunny!

That is what I believe and it's a free country.

Well now that we are all on the same page but wrong thread.
Spitting is rude, unless it Bellas pepsi on the computer screen.

Um... you know if we had dirty minds that could mean something else too.

Ok, don't have to get snappy with me Sunny, sorry.

No I wasn't snappy adam.

Smoothy the problem is we have dirty minds and we all thought it. Unless your thinking something else.

All because I wanted to know what was wrapped in this banana peel. Funny.

I have a dirty mind, and I thought it. Lol.

Well it is a terrible thing to waste. A dirty mind that is.

Hey I kind of feel really bad for the boss. Since this fire he is all messed up. They are investigating him and its pushing him over the edge. He is just laying around in bed and only leaving if he has to. He didn't even buy his son a birthday present for his little party yesterday. I am waiting for the cops to question me also.

About what Sunny? Why are the cops questioning him?

Yeah... I bet you only know the half of what's going on in his head right now... even assuming he didn't have a hand in it... quarupple that if he did.

I'm assuming it hasn't yet been ruled accidental which leaves open the Arson possibility..

Well things are changing for me lately. I bought a truck and now I am single.

Sounds like some kind of Country song right?

About what Sunny? Why are the cops questioning him?

Bella his main store burned on Thursday evening. Its not good. He was here in this store and he was so distraught. He wasn't himself he was so stressed out over money. The bank had called him and he was sure he was losing it all the next morning. He lost it here in front of me and he cried really hard. He just kept asking me what should he do. It was bad. I feared he was going to hurt himself truly I did. Then about 2 hours later his store is on fire!

Dear Boss,

Please excuse Sunny from work. With all the snow the polar bears have moved south. To protect her home she set bear traps. It snowed more and the bears are still here and haven't stepped in one of the traps. Sadly Sunny decided to chase them... need I say more?

Her ankle is in a cast and she should be better in about two weeks.

- Sunny's doctor

Yeah...I bet you only know the half of whats going on in his head right now.....even assuming he didn't have a hand in it.....quarupple that if he did.

I'm assuming it hasn't yet been ruled accidental which leaves open the Arson possibility..

I agree with you a thousand times over. He has been talking a tiny bit with me about it and its not looking good. Its still under investigation. I have an opinion but my opinion isn't good either to be honest with you. If any one saw him the way I did...

Dear Boss,

Please excuse Sunny from work. With all the snow the polar bears have moved south. To protect her home she set bear traps. It snowed more and the bears are still here and haven't stepped in one of the traps. Sadly Sunny decided to chase them....need I say more?

Her ankle is in a cast and she should be better in about two weeks.

- Sunny's doctor

Oh and deliver me beer. That helps me heel.

Well things are changing for me lately. I bought a truck and now I am single.

Sounds like some kind of Country song right?

You and your girlfriend broke up Adam?

Oh and deliver me beer. That helps me heel.

'Heel'... no your ankle!

You and your girlfriend broke up Adam?

Single?
Since when adam? I am sorry to hear that. Want to beer with me while I am heeling.

You and your girlfriend broke up Adam?

Yea, just wasn't working out. I thought it best if we went our separate ways.

'Heel'...no your ankle!

Beer helps my ankle heel. Trust me it worked for bella. She told me all about it.

Yea, just wasn't working out. I thought it best if we went our seperate ways.

That's always a tough decision. How are you taking it? What about her?

I agree with you a thousand times over. He has been talking a tiny bit with me about it and its not looking good. Its still under investigation. I have an opinion but my opinion isnt good either to be honest with you. If any one saw him the way I did...

If there was a lot of crookedness going on... I'm sure they are going to tind it... and having trouble meeting payroll or bills is a HUGE red flag...

Beer helps my ankle heel. Trust me it worked for bella. She told me all about it.

:) heal :) God, I feel like Wondergirl here... jeeese!

Well I broke up with her yesterday morning and that was the last time I talked to her. She just said, "ok" and that was about it. I am taking it OK considering it was me that did it. I just wasn't happy anymore. I guess people were seeing it in me and talked to me and made me realize some things.

Well things are changing for me lately. I bought a truck and now I am single.

Sounds like some kind of Country song right?

I think your Dog has to get run over by a train or something as well for it to be a country song... LOL. But it is halfway to one.

Also, I hope she is taking it OK, she is a good girl, just not the girl for me.

I think your Dog has to get run over by a train or something for it to be a country song.......LOL. But it is halfway to one.

Lol, true.

If there was a lot of crookedness going on.....I'm sure they are going to tind it....and having trouble meeting payroll or bills is a HUGE red flag.....

He knows that and he knows how it looks. That's why I think he is now in this deep depression. Honestly I hate to say it but I don't think he did it on purpose so much. But I think he did it in the thinking "well if I do this and it catched big deal, if not business goes on in the morning" I think he maybe saw something unsafe and in the state of mind he was in he left it and didn't care.

Guys, this thread is quickly approaching 1500 posts.

:) heal :) God, I feel like Wondergirl here....jeeese!

Ha Ha Ha, duh! I never caught that.
Well I would so heel for a beer let me tell you!

Wow, it seemed so far shortly ago.

Ha Ha Ha, duh! I never caught that.
Well I would so heel for a beer let me tell you!

Hmmmm, another 'double meaning' Sunny?

Hmmmm, another 'double meaning' Sunny?

Another dirty mind Stringer.

Another dirty mind Stringer.

Not that dirty but some dirty is nice... occasionally. It's all Marta's fault you know... hee hee.

Have you ever seen 'Good Luck Chuck'?

Have you ever seen 'Good Luck Chuck'?

No..

Ok, it's a movie, I have a story behind why I am asking if anyone has seen it.

Aww I am sorry to hear that Adam. Hope you are okay, I know you said you were...

I loved that movie Adam, So cute.

Ok, I am a little late in my response to that Bella so I apologise, but anyway, I feel like that guy now that I think about it. All my exes have been married within the next year if not a lot sooner of our breakup. I can't think of any so far that are not married. Another things is, they all got pregnant too... In conclusion, I am good luck chuck.

I guess this girl will be the decider and I have a feeling she will be married soon or engaged.

I guess that means I will never find mine.

Ok, I am a little late in my response to that Bella so I apologise, but anyway, I feel like that guy now that I think about it. All my exes have been married within the next year if not alot sooner of our breakup. I can't think of any so far that are not married. Another things is, they all got pregnant too...In conclusion, I am good luck chuck.


Hey Adam, want to catch a movie? :D :D :D

You're a good guy bud you'll find her OR she will find you.

Adam, I have felt that too. Seems I find all the jerks who only want to play games. But you know what? I am sure I will find someone too. Maybe not when I want to, but I am sure he is out there. I just broke up with a guy I was seeing, he was considerably younger than me, and his age and maturity levels just couldn't stop shining through. Some times it's best to get rid of what's not working.

Its better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, even if it doesn't feel like it

**puke face**

Lol Jk I love you Bear! :) if only England was a tad closer ;)

Adam, I have felt that too. Seems I find all the jerks who only want to play games. But you know what? I am sure I will find someone too. Maybe not when I want to, but I am sure he is out there. I just broke up with a guy I was seeing, he was considerably younger than me, and his age and maturity levels just couldn't stop shining through. Some times it's best to get rid of what's not working.

"Truer words...."Bella.

I was single for a long time after my divorce and dated a LOT of women and lived with a few. But at some point when I asked myself if this is the woman that I want to spend the rest of my life with... welllllll... :)

Then when I was not expecting it I was introduced to this beautiful woman with sexy dark eyes and was a good person that at first wanted to be friends.

Now I have been in sales for a long, long time and when I set my sights on something I want...

I had to 'work' very hard but the reward/s in this marriage have been more than I could ever expect.

She's out there, choose wisely grasshopper.

Aww Stringer, I love the way you speak about Marta. You know you are putting the bar up high for all those other men out there right?

She is impossible to replace Bella. I am very serious about that. We never fight (little disagreements sometimes) and it feels, well very comfortable.

I wish everyone could find a mate that inspires them and loves them as much.

Me too! But I meant the bar for the blokes I am going to be dating lol :D

She is a very lucky woman. I hope I can find love like that.

Love the school notes... :) Alas, I had to go in anyway.

I don't get it? I work them and work them, but those kids just keep coming back. I blame the parents. They must be making them show up... ;)

Me too! But I meant the bar for the blokes I am going to be dating lol :D

She is a very lucky woman. I hope I can find love like that.

I am lucky Bella.

Doula, I wish I had a teacher who was willing to work me... Sadly I went to 5 different high schools with in 3 years. I was more then happy to "fall through the cracks" at 16 and the teacher's didn't seem to mind either.

I had to go back as an adult to get my GED, but now am finding that just didn't cut it, so now I am 27 and back in adult high school upgrading so I can pursue the career of my dreams :D

Love the school notes...:) Alas, I had to go in anyway.

I don't get it? I work them and work them, but those kids just keep coming back. I blame the parents. They must be making them show up....;)

Kids! You just can't edgamacate them you know! Consider yourself lucky that they aren't rugrats. All you do is run around in a bent over position... :)

Doula, I wish I had a teacher who was willing to work me... Sadly I went to 5 different high schools with in 3 years. I was more then happy to "fall through the cracks" at 16 and the teacher's didn't seem to mind either.

I had to go back as an adult to get my GED, but now am finding that just didn't cut it, so now I am 27 and back in adult high school upgrading so I can pursue the career of my dreams :D

Good girl, very proud of you hon.

All you do is run around in a bent over position... :)

This sounds like where I work 1/2 the time. ;)

This sounds like where I work 1/2 the time. ;)

What is it you do Cal that requires this?

Thanks Stringer!

Dad, I'd like to know that too...

Me?? I do nothsing. Lol

You can't leave these idle minds to fill in the blanks you know! It never ends up good.

What is it you do Cal that requires this?

I didn't say it was me doing it. ;)

Also, I hope she is taking it ok, she is a good girl, just not the girl for me.

Sorry to hear things weren't working out Adam. It is hard, even if you are the one to make the decision. Take some time for yourself.

About 38 posts left :)

I hope you'll find your mate soon Adam :)

**puke face**

Lol Jk I love ya Bear! :) if only England was a tad closer ;)

I don't blame you, I felt a little ill just writing it :)

Its kind of true though, at least that's what I'm using as an excuse to feel bad :D

Thanks for the support guys.

Unky, Thank you but I don't need to find the one anytime soon. I am going to take some long long me time. I haven't actually been out of a relationship for a long time.

Bella, we can go to a movie, but if I am not mistaken, after we split and you get married, you will be having another child shortly after that.

That is just going to be my warning label.

Doula, I wish I had a teacher who was willing to work me... Sadly I went to 5 different high schools with in 3 years. I was more then happy to "fall through the cracks" at 16 and the teacher's didn't seem to mind either.

I had to go back as an adult to get my GED, but now am finding that just didn't cut it, so now I am 27 and back in adult high school upgrading so I can pursue the career of my dreams :D

Better late than never I always say..

Good morning peeps.

Sunny are you going to start a new thread?

Wow Chicago is expecting a major blizzard; 12 to possibly 30 inches of snow over the next 24 hours. With gusts up to 60 mph the drifting with be several feet high.

They are calling for 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour. This city will be shut down.

I wasn't sure if someone else wanted to this time. If not I can.

We are expected to get our first storm tonight and into Thursday. All the storms coming east kind of stop about four hours below me. We haven't had anything yet. I have to say they are calling for 8-16 inches and I am excited.

I was thinking of you actually this morning watching the news and hearing about that weather. I knew you lived there.

Prepare Sunny; food, water, blankets, etc as the power could go out.

Sunny are you going to start a new thread?

Wow Chicago is expecting a major blizzard; 12 to possibly 30 inches of snow over the next 24 hours. With gusts up to 60 mph the drifting with be several feet high.

They are calling for 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour. This city will be shut down.


Are you sure you don't mean 30cm, which is about one foot. That is what is predicted for southeastern Ontario. 2 to 3 cm per hour.

are you sure you dont mean 30cm, which is about one foot. That is what is predicted for southeastern Ontario. 2 to 3 cm per hour.

Nope Tick... what I said is what they are expecting, it will slam the area. It is an unusual storm, coming at us from the south. It picked up moisture from the Gulf. It has already passed Springfield in Illinois, be here in a few hours.

Yep, I heard that is true Stringer. I hope it doesn't get to bad where you are at. It is way above me so I don't think I have to worry about it. I just want everyone else to be safe.

Here is a pretty good checklist for winter safety Adam:



Personal Winter Safety Vehicle Checklist

With the severe snow storm in our forecast, be sure to inspect personal vehicles IN ADVANCE for necessary winter equipment and to make sure it’s in good condition.


o Ice Scraper/Snowbrush
o Shovel
o Cat Litter or Sand
o Jumper Cables
o Flashlight and Extra Batteries
o First Aid Kit
o Road Flares or Warning Lights
o Small Tool Kit
o AM/FM Radio
o Blankets
o Extra Clothing and Footwear
o Non-Perishable Energy Foods
o Water
o Emergency Phone Numbers

o Perform a maintenance Check-Up
o Check your tire pressure
o Check your washer fluid

Also consider the needs of your passengers: baby formula, diapers and activities for small children

The only thing that I would add is to have those packaged hand warmers available. The ones I use are called 'Grabber-hand warmers.' They are packets that only need to be opened to provide some heat and can be purchased at Bass Pro, Menard's, Loews, Home Depot, Ace, etc.

Stringer

Thanks for the very handy dandy list Stringer. I need to equip my vehicle with slot of those things.

Problem is water left in your car overnight in winter turns into an ice cube. But it's a clean icecube you can lick if you can peel away the container. Melting it is possible.. but might prove problematic in certain circumstances. But still better to have it than not.


I don't like Kittly Litter... it turns into a greasy mud... at least the brand I tried in the past did. I keep a gallon bucket that has a lid and is full of sandblasting grit, it doesn't draw moisture and freeze into a block like sand will. And a set of emergency strap-on tire chains.


I got a German Army Entrenching tool from a Army Surplus store... it folds up small and unlike the American army version it also has a pick that folds out... useful for thick hard packed snow or thick ice, been carrying that for over a decade as part of my winter kit I keep in a double wide milk crate.

Hey stringer, we are getting that storm you are pushing over this way. 15cm tonight and then 25-30cm tomorrow afternoon. Uggg. I just saw pictures of Chicago on the news. Looks pretty snowy.

I'm okay with that Adam! :D :D

Stay safe guys and gals

stay safe guys and gals

Thanks Bear, pretty much staying in through tomorrow.

I am out and working in the morning. Four wheel drive doesn't stop me very much. Although there is certain protocol I have to follow. Every client has to be seen, some are critical. If too far away, I rebook.

I am not being the angel of mercy here guys, but this stuff has to be done and is what I signed up for.

Small town, clients are within five minutes of where I live. So is not a big deal.

I just had to go and 'save' my sister in law. Thankfully I lent her the money to get new tires last week. But there is a white out with gale winds, ice covered roads with snow and huge drifts. She locked the brakes I think as she rolled into a snow bank with the butt of her car up in the air, thankfully her cell phone was charged this time.

Normally her trip home is about 40 minutes tonight 3 1/2 hours. Traffic and treacherous roads. The cross wind moved my car to the left about three feet. We have a 5 foot drift at our front door. It is 6:10 pm and the main part of the blizzard isn't to start until 9 pm.

Oh and Tick, we used my wife's SUV with all drive.

I hope you are able to get to your visits safely hon.

Oh my, all of you living in snow areas do be careful. I know some of the storms are quite bad. While I would like more change of seasons, these sort of storms make me glad that I live where I do!

We just got a weather update, and they are expecting 40cm of snow! Wow! I'm going to be snowed in for sure! I'll have to run the water in the tub, I know we will loose power. 75kmh winds.

I don't mind the storms. I don't even mind the hurricane's we get, as long as they don't do any damage.

Wow, lightning and thunder during a blizzard...

Sunny let me know the new thread please.

5 posts to go... and an update from JLo. I thought that maybe she didn't have the time to get on here. Anyway:


I just thought I'd give you an update. I'm back home this week as I have to work. My grandfather passed away on Friday. It was a pretty peaceful transition, which is all we could hope for. John and I will be flying down on Friday for a Saturday service. Once I get the death certificate, I will start the process of closing his estate. I think keeping busy with that will help in my acceptance, also.

Big hug to JLo. I'm so sorry for your loss sweetie.

I miss chatting with all of you. I've been so disconnected lately. I think that I'm trying to distance myself because a part of me still really wants to leave AMHD because of all the "go" crap, and all the issues lately.

Right now I don't think answering questions is a good idea. Most of them are three word questions no one can answer, or all chat speak, or questions we've answered over and over and over again. I mean really, how many times do we have to say that we can't tell you if you're pregnant over the internet? Heck, the other day someone wanted a psychic reading, I posted the sticky link, the OP responded with ****off. Well, doesn't take a genius to figure out what the **** stood for. It really made me question why I'm even here.

Has anyone started a new chat thread?

If so, can you make sure to post the link at the end of this one? I know I'm not on chatting a lot, but I would still like to keep up with what you're all doing, and join in whenever I don't feel like pulling my hair out, or even when I do. ;)

Just wanted to add.

I started a peeve thread. It's been a while since we had one. Seeing as we've had a lot of issues on AMHD lately, I figured a peeve thread would be just the ticket.

I'll post the link for anyone that wants to come on over and vent. :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/active-members/pet-peeves-think-we-all-vent-550347.html

Hey Alty, nice to hear from you once in a while. I hope it's not too cold up there ;)

Sunny's supposed to be opening the next one, which is not open yet.

And yes, newbies (young or old) seem to get ruder and ruder as time go, such a pity... :(

Hi Unkykins.

The weather here is always changing. Super cold one day (-35C) then unseasonably warm the next (12C). We don't know whether to get out the thermal underwear or the shorts and T-shirts. :)

Yes, the newbies we've been getting lately are driving me batty. I don't know why we're getting so many silly questions, or so many rude posters. The only thing that's changed is the skin of the site, so I have to assume it has something to do with that.

I guess we better leave the last few posts for Sunny to post a link to the new thread.

See you all on the dark side. ;)

I'm okay with that Adam! :D :D

Ok, just don't say I didn't warn you but I'm sure you really don't mind.