TOTALLY GEEKED!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Wicked Wednesday

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Yes, yes you are!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Laying in bed. Trying to just doze but my brother is making so much noise! I think he wants me to get up.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Yes, yes you are!

You love it & you know it!!!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
Laying in bed. Trying to just doze but my brother is making so much noise! I think he wants me to get up.

Throw the Gideon Bible at him...

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Those Gideons sure spend a lot of time in hotels!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Those Gideons sure spend a lot of time in hotels!

Have you ever met one or are they just an urban myth?

confuse

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I actually have met Gideons.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Morning.

Been up almost all night.

Thankfully C is taking the boys to school for me.

Hope everyone has a great day.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Those Gideons sure spend a lot of time in hotels!
Have you ever met one or are they just an urban myth?
flan

I have met a few of them.

They will ask to come to a church during a service and make a brief request to help with the placement of their Bibles. They are not allowed to preach. They may share a story about how having the Bible available has helped someone. They take about 5-10 minutes and they show the different types of Bibles they place. They have a hotel, a prison and school Bible. You can give to them or not. And that is all they do or say about it.

They are really nice and just plain pleasant to be around.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I'm gonna vent. I am getting sick and tired of calling businesses or seeking information only to get voicemail Hell, leaving my name and number and never having my calls returned!
I made calls about setting up basketball games for my 5th graders. I called the Y who has a LEAGUE and they said they would call me back an didn't. I left a message with the Electrical Union as I wanted to explore their Apprenticeship program before I fork over to the local Tech School. The Tech School was SUPPOSED to call me back as well yesterday so I could set up an appt for a financial aid session and I also wanted a bit more info from the electrical instructors regarding the program. Sheesh.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Wow, that's frustrating, LGS!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'm afraid to open your creepy clown thread, LGS. I have enough nightmares on my own...

flan

ed11563 · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I'm gonna vent. I am getting sick and tired of calling businesses or seeking information only to get voicemail Hell, leaving my name and number and never having my calls returned!
I made calls about setting up basketball games for my 5th graders. I called the Y who has a LEAGUE and they said they would call me back an didn't. I left a message with the Electrical Union as I wanted to explore their Apprenticeship program before I fork over to the local Tech School. The Tech School was SUPPOSED to call me back as well yesterday so I could set up an appt for a financial aid session and I also wanted a bit more info from the electrical instructors regarding the program. Sheesh.

Nobody (almost nobody) EVER calls back. Fact of life.

The only ways to contact a live person require either calling OVER AND OVER AND OVER, or actually walking into the place.

When I want to speak with someone in my company's office, I will call and leave ONE voicemail message, then keep calling. OVER AND OVER. I've learned that many people will answer their phone if they're within reach of it, and not otherwise tied up or on a deadline. Very few listen to their voicemail, and NO ONE calls back.

On the other hand, some people will read and respond to email messages. That's much faster.

My customers also, often do not listen to voicemail messages. But most of them do respond to email messages.

Blankie · Guru

I'm home sick today. Glad my body finally said "uncle" and stopped me.

Good to just sit and do nothing.

Enjoy the day everyone.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Blankie wrote:
I'm home sick today. Glad my body finally said "uncle" and stopped me.
Good to just sit and do nothing.
Enjoy the day everyone.

Yay! Blankie's here.

Boo! Blankie's sick.

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

ANSWER the DAMN PHONES DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Random thought:

Why does an omelet taste better than scrambled eggs?

Blankie · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Blankie wrote:
I'm home sick today. Glad my body finally said "uncle" and stopped me.
Good to just sit and do nothing.
Enjoy the day everyone.
Yay! Blankie's here.
Boo! Blankie's sick.
flan

I must admit I miss you guys when I take little breaks.

Blankie · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Random thought:

Why does an omelet taste better than scrambled eggs?

Funny you should ask. I am eating scrambled eggs right now and wishing it was an omelet.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

LGS: I think it's the same reason why a sandwich made by someone else tastes better than your sandwich.

I've never met a Gideon that I know of.

Sorry you're sick blankie!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Ha, ha! I am having dippy eggs right now! But, I do make a really nice omelet. But, even if you mix in cheese and other ingredients to scrambled eggs, the omelet just tastes better!

Vette · Owl drink to that!

That was a general "your" by the way

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

ed11563 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I'm gonna vent. I am getting sick and tired of calling businesses or seeking information only to get voicemail Hell, leaving my name and number and never having my calls returned!
I made calls about setting up basketball games for my 5th graders. I called the Y who has a LEAGUE and they said they would call me back an didn't. I left a message with the Electrical Union as I wanted to explore their Apprenticeship program before I fork over to the local Tech School. The Tech School was SUPPOSED to call me back as well yesterday so I could set up an appt for a financial aid session and I also wanted a bit more info from the electrical instructors regarding the program. Sheesh.
Nobody (almost nobody) EVER calls back. Fact of life.
The only ways to contact a live person require either calling OVER AND OVER AND OVER, or actually walking into the place.
When I want to speak with someone in my company's office, I will call and leave ONE voicemail message, then keep calling. OVER AND OVER. I've learned that many people will answer their phone if they're within reach of it, and not otherwise tied up or on a deadline. Very few listen to their voicemail, and NO ONE calls back.
On the other hand, some people will read and respond to email messages. That's much faster.
My customers also, often do not listen to voicemail messages. But most of them do respond to email messages.

I know. Sooo many people nowadays just simply don't give a damn. And, they dont' care. They put in their time and screw you. And, if you have to contact someone that isn't in your own town it can be very difficult. It is a very efficient way for businesses and others to put up barriers. Have you ever had to call your Health Insurer? Yeah, good luck with that. I think a lot people just give up and simply pay bills that their insurance was supposed to pay but they simply don't pay and erect barriers to prevent you from contacting them.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I actually tried to call back a stupid scam caller last night, and the number didn't work, surprise, surprise. I was in a foul mood and looking for someone to take it out on. I thought those idiots that call and claim to be the IRS and that they are going to sue me would be the perfect target. It was so disappointing when they didn't answer the phone.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Blankie wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Random thought:

Why does an omelet taste better than scrambled eggs?
Funny you should ask. I am eating scrambled eggs right now and wishing it was an omelet.

You put more in an omelet. My omelets are yummy.

TrudyML · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
I actually tried to call back a stupid scam caller last night, and the number didn't work, surprise, surprise. I was in a foul mood and looking for someone to take it out on. I thought those idiots that call and claim to be the IRS and that they are going to sue me would be the perfect target. It was so disappointing when they didn't answer the phone.

LOL

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Blankie wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Random thought:

Why does an omelet taste better than scrambled eggs?
Funny you should ask. I am eating scrambled eggs right now and wishing it was an omelet.
You put more in an omelet. My omelets are yummy.

I finally learned to nail that. It is really about getting the right size pan.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

My omelets have -

5-6 eggs
low sodium soy sauce
seasoned salt
cheese
ham
potatoes

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

You eat a 6 egg omelet? I do a 2 or 3 egg omelet with cheese and ham or one with finely diced green pepper and onions and ham and cheese. Yum.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
You eat a 6 egg omelet? I do a 2 or 3 egg omelet with cheese and ham or one with finely diced green pepper and onions and ham and cheese. Yum.

I make a really big omelet and DH and I split it.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

DH made an omelette this morning...he uses diced ham & cheddar cheese.

The smell makes me gag.

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Are you sure he wasn't farting? You know how men are, lol.

Ohfour · Hooker

G made an omelet Saturday. Swiss cheese, bacon, and broccoli. But we also put sour cream on ours.

And I cannot STAND scrambled eggs. As in, I actually gag. But I love me some omelets. Go figure...

Divine Geek · Guru

For the record, I listen to all my voicemails and I return my calls. Not everyone is a dip

Ohfour · Hooker

I have 10 pending voicemails right now on my work phone. And my cell phone voicemail is full. Text me if you want to get my attention...

Empyreal · Senior Member

My family is insanely messy. I want to get my own home that's always clean. I will let them come visit but then they have to go home to their own filth.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I only listen to my voicemails to get the stupid little icon to go away.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

My favorite omelet is sausage, cheese, onions & mushrooms.

Morning every one. I suck at checking my voice mail. I always return business calls. I prefer email. Currently my email isn't working. We were somehow blacklisted & can't send out.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Empyreal wrote:
My family is insanely messy. I want to get my own home that's always clean. I will let them come visit but then they have to go home to their own filth.

You too?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Are you sure he wasn't farting? You know how men are, lol.

That was LAST night...all night long. He had Mexican food for lunch...

flan

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

I'm trying to talk myself into trimming the bushes in my front flower beds. I got Conor's looking so nice. And mine are looking like heck.

Maybe a before and after photo would motivate me. biggrin

Oh well, I'd better get to it.

Later, folks! Have a great day! smile

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I visited a daycare this morning. I was reading the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything," which features a variety of objects that appear (shoes, pants, shirt, etc.) ending in a pumpkin head that goes "Boo."

I was reading to 4 & 5 year olds (we were standing, to do the motions) and when I got to the "Boo" part, this kid in front punched me in the stomach. The teacher didn't see. He tried the next time the pumpkin appeared, but I blocked him.

flan

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

flan327 wrote:
I visited a daycare this morning. I was reading the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything," which features a variety of objects that appear (shoes, pants, shirt, etc.) ending in a pumpkin head that goes "Boo."

I was reading to 4 & 5 year olds (we were standing, to do the motions) and when I got to the "Boo" part, this kid in front punched me in the stomach. The teacher didn't see. He tried the next time the pumpkin appeared, but I blocked him.

flan

Seriously? I don't have the patience for that type of thing. But that's just me... no kids, so I guess I never developed the patience required.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Honeys_Mom wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I visited a daycare this morning. I was reading the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything," which features a variety of objects that appear (shoes, pants, shirt, etc.) ending in a pumpkin head that goes "Boo."

I was reading to 4 & 5 year olds (we were standing, to do the motions) and when I got to the "Boo" part, this kid in front punched me in the stomach. The teacher didn't see. He tried the next time the pumpkin appeared, but I blocked him.

flan
Seriously? I don't have the patience for that type of thing. But that's just me... no kids, so I guess I never developed the patience required.

I can honestly say, in 30+ years of doing storytimes, I have never had a kid punch me.

flan

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

flan327 wrote:
Honeys_Mom wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I visited a daycare this morning. I was reading the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything," which features a variety of objects that appear (shoes, pants, shirt, etc.) ending in a pumpkin head that goes "Boo."

I was reading to 4 & 5 year olds (we were standing, to do the motions) and when I got to the "Boo" part, this kid in front punched me in the stomach. The teacher didn't see. He tried the next time the pumpkin appeared, but I blocked him.

flan
Seriously? I don't have the patience for that type of thing. But that's just me... no kids, so I guess I never developed the patience required.
I can honestly say, in 30+ years of doing storytimes, I have never had a kid punch me.
flan

I would have called the little **** out on it. I would have said sorry story time is now over & we can all thank him for it & pointed to him. He probably has hit the other kids before.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Honeys_Mom wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I visited a daycare this morning. I was reading the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything," which features a variety of objects that appear (shoes, pants, shirt, etc.) ending in a pumpkin head that goes "Boo."

I was reading to 4 & 5 year olds (we were standing, to do the motions) and when I got to the "Boo" part, this kid in front punched me in the stomach. The teacher didn't see. He tried the next time the pumpkin appeared, but I blocked him.

flan
Seriously? I don't have the patience for that type of thing. But that's just me... no kids, so I guess I never developed the patience required.
I can honestly say, in 30+ years of doing storytimes, I have never had a kid punch me.
flan
I would have called the little **** out on it. I would have said sorry story time is now over & we can all thank him for it & pointed to him. He probably has hit the other kids before.

Honestly, I was shocked!

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Flan, a kid punched you? And tried it again? Yeah, the teacher needs to know. That is not normal behavior.

Waiting for a phone call from DS. Momma has a check up this morning. She's due in two days and baby hasn't dropped yet.

The weather turned cold! Freezing my buns off this morning.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

just Czech wrote:
Flan, a kid punched you? And tried it again? Yeah, the teacher needs to know. That is not normal behavior.
Waiting for a phone call from DS. Momma has a check up this morning. She's due in two days and baby hasn't dropped yet.
The weather turned cold! Freezing my buns off this morning.

Rain mixed with snow is forecast for Halloween! cry

Honestly, I think he just got excited (if that makes sense). This teacher is not one of my favorites. Anyway, it's over.

flan

Empyreal · Senior Member

NAOW wrote:
Empyreal wrote:
My family is insanely messy. I want to get my own home that's always clean. I will let them come visit but then they have to go home to their own filth.
You too?

It's so bad! I am soo tired of cleaning.

Oh well, I plan on buying myself something nice for all of the trouble evileye I need a more wintery purse anyway