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JoeCanada76 · Apr 13, 2007, 12:57 PM

Oh my God, Laura. Not a tiny hole like that, would you.

curlybenswife · Apr 13, 2007, 01:04 PM

Giggles no comment ;)

JoeCanada76 · Apr 13, 2007, 01:06 PM

I made you speechless. Hmmm, taking the fifth already. I have not even started yet. Lol

chippers · Apr 13, 2007, 06:34 PM

Hi everyone.
Laura I'd go with the guinea pigs, they aren't as fragile as the rabbits are. With Millie being the whirl wind you say she is, the pigs would fare better. That's just my opinion. I'd hate to see tears in that precious little girls eyes. But the rabbits do better in a rabbit hutch out side. We had a rabbit harvey, who lived in a hutch outside and did very well.

Joe, we need to get you up to kick your arse. Our goddess way of getting your attention. I'm not totally sold on giving a man the power of a god, at least not yet.. men and exhaulted ranks go together like oil and water. Besides as we out number you here, we want to keep the power. Test us and we turn into the fates with a pair of scissors.

Syn, I love your words and quiet strength. We each have something to bring to the group here and we each have special strengths. With that we create the balance that keeps us in balance. Although with Laura threatening to kick our arses if we fall off the branch, we would do well to heed her.

Allheart, If you need a stress reducer with mr. heart, tell him when he really gets on your nerves that men can be replaced with a few toys and the local sperm bank. It worked for me when mr. chippers rides my last nerve.(we've been married for almost 13 years and 14 hours with back labor with the first little chipper lets me get away with it) being slightly off center doesn't hurt either. Telling him you need a little support with not smoking right now should sublty remind him about the better for worst part.
Or getting out for a little fresh air by yourself works wonders. I go to the book store and read the gossip magazines. If I ramble on just chalk it up to senior moment or I left the hair dye on a little too long.:eek:

Love to all and to all a good night.

Chippers

Lillian42 · Apr 13, 2007, 07:18 PM

Try chewing gum and sucking on hard candy, also brushing your teeth works. Drink lots of water to get the nicotine out of your system. Good Luck!!

Ken 297 · Apr 13, 2007, 08:55 PM

I found if I changed my routine it helped.
I had a habit of going for a coffee and having a smoke on the way and on the way back.
Then every time I had to drive somewhere it meant having a smoke.
I started taking an apple or some peanuts instead.
Quitting cold turkey works for some people but I know if I had to say I would never have a cigarette again I would dwell on it too much.
So I look forward to the next event that I can have one. My next birdie on the golf course I will really enjoy.
Luckily I'm a lousy golfer so I probably won't smoke much.
I also quit for Lent a few times. It was easier knowing it wasn't forever but it showed me I could go for a month and a half. This made quitting full time a lot easier.
Whatever works for you and Good Luck

Allheart · Apr 14, 2007, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by chippers

Hi everyone.
Laura I'd go with the guinea pigs, they aren't as fragile as the rabbits are. With Millie being the whirl wind you say she is, the pigs would fare better. That's just my opinion. I'd hate to see tears in that precious little girls eyes. but the rabbits do better in a rabbit hutch out side. we had a rabbit harvey, who lived in a hutch outside and did very well.

Joe, we need to get you up to kick your arse. our goddess way of getting your attention. I'm not totally sold on giving a man the power of a god, at least not yet.. men and exhaulted ranks go together like oil and water. Besides as we out number you here, we want to keep the power. test us and we turn into the fates with a pair of scissors.

Syn, I love your words and quiet strength. we each have something to bring to the group here and we each have special strengths. With that we create the balance that keeps us in balance. Although with Laura threatening to kick our arses if we fall off the branch, we would do well to heed her.

Allheart, If you need a stress reducer with mr. heart, tell him when he really gets on your nerves that men can be replaced with a few toys and the local sperm bank. It worked for me when mr. chippers rides my last nerve.(we've been married for almost 13 years and 14 hours with back labor with the first little chipper lets me get away with it) being slightly off center doesn't hurt either. telling him you need a little support with not smoking right now should sublty remind him about the better for worst part.
or getting out for a little fresh air by yourself works wonders. I go to the book store and read the gossip magazines. If I ramble on just chalk it up to senior moment or I left the hair dye on a little too long.:eek:

Love to all and to all a good night.

Chippers

Chippers, you are just too darn cute :)

Sending a morning hug everyone's way and hope the day brings all of you nothing but smiles.

Love each of you dearly :)

chippers · Apr 15, 2007, 10:50 AM

Also, I read in Glamour magazine that smoking is associated with a form of skin cancer. Not to mention it alters your naturally good looks. My mom was in the hospital years ago for a knee replacement. The hospital was cold turkey in no one smoking. She quit and never smoked again. If you have kids who constantly refer to cigs as drugs because of what the hear in school kind of helps too. More so when you gwet a phone call from the teacher telling you that your little cherub said My mom goes out on the porch all the time to smoke drugs. Luckily the teacher had enough common sense to understand that the it was cigs and not the other stuff. That was enough to end my smoking habit then and there. Life is so much more pleasant without the fear my home will be raided. Even then all they would have to do is look at my front lawn and see the cig butts and not the other stuff.
Openning a gym membership didn't hurt either. Knowing I'm putting out money every month and the idea of knowing working out and smoking don't mix well. Even walking everyday helps increase those endorphins (body's natural feel good medicne) makes it easier to beat the cravings.

Chippers

Allheart · Apr 15, 2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by chippers

also, I read in Glamour magazine that smoking is associated with a form of skin cancer. not to mention it alters your naturally good looks. My mom was in the hospital years ago for a knee replacement. The hospital was cold turkey in no one smoking. she quit and never smoked again. If you have kids who constantly refer to cigs as drugs because of what the hear in school kinda helps too. more so when you gwet a phone call from the teacher telling you that your little cherub said My mom goes out on the porch all the time to smoke drugs. luckily the teacher had enough common sense to understand that the it was cigs and not the other stuff. That was enough to end my smoking habit then and there. Life is so much more pleasant without the fear my home will be raided. even then all they would have to do is look at my front lawn and see the cig butts and not the other stuff.
Openning a gym membership didn't hurt either. knowing I'm putting out money every month and the idea of knowing working out and smoking don't mix well. even walking everyday helps increase those endorphins (body's natural feel good medicne) makes it easier to beat the cravings.

Chippers

Awww Chippers - thanks bundles. How you doing with the soda?

chippers · Apr 15, 2007, 04:52 PM

Right now after these past 2 weeks I'm no longer on the top branch but with thr roots. I'm dteremined to get back up there with you. I bought water bottles and lipton singles. The cherry blossom is the best. I'll be getting back into my routine and back to myslelf a little. My father said it was all right to call him every couple of days and not everyday. (I got the hint). I'm mother henning him and he hates it. So I'm backing off a little. Onxce we get the living will and life insurance all set again I'll feel better. Mom had neither. If he doesn't want me to come live with him, he'll get it done. Which I've threatened to do. Hehe.

Thanks for all you love and support. I felt the hugs you sent.
Like I said to cbw, mom would've liked you guys.

Love chippers

JoeCanada76 · Apr 15, 2007, 04:57 PM

You be back up there in no time.

Chippers, mother henning him. I am glad your giving him some space.

Lots of love to you and your family.

Joe and Superbaby family.

chippers · Apr 15, 2007, 05:06 PM

Thanks so much for your encouragement. I'm glad you think its okay to give him some space. And advice from the other half helps tremendously. Give superbaby a kiss for me.

You are getting closer to a godlike after all.

chippers

Allheart · Apr 15, 2007, 05:29 PM

Oh Chippers, you have to allow yourself a little lapse time - So forget about the getting on the top branch for now.

As far as Dad, the one thing I learned from taking care of my Dad and Pops in law, was the need some sense of being in control. For years they told us what to do, and now, slowly the roles are changing every so slightly, and it is very hard for them, especially Daddies.

I would make a suggestion, like Pops you really should eat... "I don't want to eat NO|" he would say. I would say, okay, and just come back at him in a little while. Just letting him feel like he made the choice or decision.

I so love the elderly with all my heart. I hope to work with them one day, even if its just an aid. Anyway, it's a hard role for you Chippers I know, but it will all fall into place, just don't be so hard on yourself, or put too much pressure on yourself.

Love you honey - lots of hugs to you and the whole Chipper gang :)

curlybenswife · Apr 16, 2007, 12:33 AM

Chippers right my sweet you can eat and drink what you dam well please and should anyone tell you otherwise ill pound them with a bannana ;)

Come make yourself comfey next to me ill be here a while :D

Capuchin · Apr 16, 2007, 12:36 AM

Oh my god CBW I just remembered I had a dream about you last night, Me and ben were out doing something and he took me back to your place and millie was there and you gave me a hug! I don't remember much more than that but I'm sure it was nuts!

curlybenswife · Apr 16, 2007, 12:43 AM

Oh blimey dreaming about another mans wife is wrong in so many way lol ;)

Capuchin · Apr 16, 2007, 12:43 AM

Naaah ben was in it too!

curlybenswife · Apr 16, 2007, 12:53 AM

Ok now I'm worried lol
So when you going to come visit?

Allheart · Apr 16, 2007, 01:29 AM

Laura - can I come visit... pllllllease.

Oh my, Mr. allheart and I are flooded under. Our basement is like a pool. Anyone care for a swim??

Chippers - did you get hit as well.

I am to be looking up water vaccums - so I better get on it or Mr. Allheart will have my head.

What a mess!!

Sending lots of love and hugs to one and all. (sorry there wet hugs, but I am knee deep in this mess)

curlybenswife · Apr 16, 2007, 02:01 AM

Allheart my sweet you can hop on a plane any time you like :DLittle Ben doesn't live all that far away he wants to come play in the sandpit really lol.
Im having a bit of a internet break I've turnt off msn and all other messenger programmes I'm heading for the garden shortly :D