TOTALLY GEEKED!

passport photos??? Hold the phone. Where are you going?

I need to bring Sonny to the vet for that doggie virus shot. I am kenneling him this week because I have no dog walker in the neighborhood this week. They are all on vacation this week with their families. DD is going to her grandmother's for the week. My work hours may be long and I don't want to have to worry about him. His BFF is already at the kennel because his family went on vacation so at least he will have a buddy there.

I have a hair appt and then going to a friend's for a cookout this afternoon. Fun day, no housework!

And my passport is expired.

Waiting for the rain to come here today too. Cayman sounds like fun!

Need to do a few errands today and a couple of small chores around the house.  Tomorrow will probably be a stay in bed with DH day.

Just got work this morning that I won a grant/scholarship for $2,000 from a different part of the Lodge I belong to. That covers all of Fall 2015 and part of Spring 2016 semesters. WooHoo! I almost did not apply since every other one I have applied to has said that I was not financially eligible (make too much money) but there were no financial requirements for this one. I think I am the first non-traditional student to get it. They gave out 25 scholarships total.

Today is kind of a laid back day. I need to pick up 15 cases of water for another function of the Lodge called the UN Pilgrimage for Youth. I get to do it again in two weeks plus a bunch of snacks before we feed 165 kids dinner when they come in from all over the world. This is only for three of the eight buses total.

Here is a snippet about the program.  What they don't say is that it is an all-expense paid trip where the kids go from DC to NYC to Niagara Falls (Canadian side).

This unique Educational Program was established by The Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1949 when the United Nations was just a four year old “toddler.” Annually the UN Pilgrimage brings together high school students from around the world to study and learn about the United Nations. For young adults interested in world affairs, international relations, economics and/or political sciences this is an opportunity of a lifetime to observe the United Nations in person while exchanging views on education, politics and religion. Students tour the United Nations building and listen to behind-the-scenes briefings conducted by specialized United Nations agencies and departments including Ambassadors, Minister Counselors and Country Representatives. Each student (delegate) will participate in in-depth discussions with other young people from around the world as well as make new and lifelong friends. In addition, students experience one of the greatest cities in the world: New York. Attending a Broadway play; St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and much more.

In the years since it was established, over 43,000 people have participated in the UN Pilgrimage. Growing in popularity, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth program has been garnering growing public attention in the United States, Canada and abroad. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the advisory List of National Contests and Activities.

Hopefully getting my cabinets today! They are starting the demo in about an hour...

JLBear, Congrats on the scholarship. Vet run done, after DD is picked up by the ex, I have to go to the bank. Need cash. My debit card was compromised so cancelled and am waiting on the new one to arrive. In the mean time I need to have cash on me.

flan327 wrote:

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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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JLBear, Congrats on the scholarship. Vet run done, after DD is picked up by the ex, I have to go to the bank. Need cash. My debit card was compromised so cancelled and am waiting on the new one to arrive. In the mean time I need to have cash on me.

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 Bummer!!!

flan

p.s. Could you please send me some $$$?

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 This time there was a criminal ring discovered.  These people were able to hack or buy from hackers, debit card info and recreate the cards.  Apparently they have a credit card making machine, even right down to the info on the magnetic strip.

Watching Twister and waiting on DH to get off work. DS is busy playing.

I have to take SS to the library before it closes so he can turn in his reading list for two awards. I also need to get him some fruit to snack on and run by the bank. DH decided we should buy DN and her boyfriend a house warming present for when they move in together next month.

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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I have to take SS to the library before it closes so he can turn in his reading list for two awards. I also need to get him some fruit to snack on and run by the bank. DH decided we should buy DN and her boyfriend a house warming present for when they move in together next month.

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 Yay!!

flan

It's a usual Saturday for me. Started off with PT this am. New exercises are really giving me a workout. I have started squats, and my knee feels it. They are brutal, but the more I do, the easier it gets!  

Now I am sitting at the mall having breakfast so I can take my pills. Will go visit with my senior friends afterwards. Then have free time. I am not visiting my other friends this week. I was there last week to celebrate his birthday and got all these bug bites (over 70+, from what I counted). They itched quite a bit so I had to buy soothing remedies at the CVS up the street. She admitted to me that they had a bug problem when I called her to let her know. She apologized but did not sound very sincere. She said they will call someone to come in and spray. So I let them know I will not be visiting until they eliminate the bug problem. It would have been great if she had told me before I came over.  At least they are not bedbugs. So far, I have not been bitten in my house or seen any bugs there, so I am good. The bites are a week old and can still be seen, though they do not itch. 

Hoping everyone has a good weekend!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Back from the library! SS won a backpack with the name our town and library on it, a toothbrush, a free pizza at Pizza Hut, and a hamburger at McDonald's. He got another reading list and checked out more books. He's a happy camper. I let him go across the street and cash in his personal pizza coupon while I was next door shopping. I picked up a bunch of fruit for him to snack on. Hit the bank too. Now to work out! They have promised to leave me alone to work out since I have done the library thing.

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I love stories like this!

flan 

flan327 wrote:

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Back from the library! SS won a backpack with the name our town and library on it, a toothbrush, a free pizza at Pizza Hut, and a hamburger at McDonald's. He got another reading list and checked out more books. He's a happy camper. I let him go across the street and cash in his personal pizza coupon while I was next door shopping. I picked up a bunch of fruit for him to snack on. Hit the bank too. Now to work out! They have promised to leave me alone to work out since I have done the library thing.

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I love stories like this!

flan 

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 My kids love the library.  I can hardly wait for the new one to open up.  It's going to be six times what it is now!   They picked funky colors though.  Orange and lime green and deep purple. 

Anyway, they did their chores while I worked out!

I've been at the nursing home since 9:30 this morning.

I'll probably hang till 7 tonight.

Then go find some dinner.

Chris seems a little better than yesterday.

But, she's scary weak.

I'm still hoping for the best.

Fort Worth Mom wrote:

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I've been at the nursing home since 9:30 this morning.

I'll probably hang till 7 tonight.

Then go find some dinner.

Chris seems a little better than yesterday.

But, she's scary weak.

I'm still hoping for the best.

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 Sending good thoughts FWM.  You know I'm here for ya!

Praying for you FWM.

I have used the library, but I generally just buy books.

Spent the afternoon at a friend's whose yard is fenced in so Sonny was able to go and run around. She had awesome steaks, from a fresh cow, local farm, wow so good. Came home and took Sonny on a walk around the 'hood. Took an hour since everyone was out socializing. Love that! Sonny is exhausted now and should be good for the rest of the evening.

DD is so excited since her summer baby sitter's mom is taking them to the library every week this summer. DD devours books.

SS reads books at such a fast rate we'd go broke buying them. That's what libraries are for!

flan327 wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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Praying for you FWM.

I have used the library, but I generally just buy books.

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Your property taxes PAY for LIBRARIES...but waste your money; it's your decision.

flan 

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 I don't consider it wasting money.

And we all read them. 

I really would love my own library.

Maybe he should step up a level.

Just saying he may enjoy something with more meat to it.

lilyofcourse wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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Praying for you FWM.

I have used the library, but I generally just buy books.

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Your property taxes PAY for LIBRARIES...but waste your money; it's your decision.

flan 

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 I don't consider it wasting money.

And we all read them. 

I really would love my own library.

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Really?

DON'T think so.

flan 

flan327 wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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Praying for you FWM.

I have used the library, but I generally just buy books.

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Your property taxes PAY for LIBRARIES...but waste your money; it's your decision.

flan 

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 I don't consider it wasting money.

And we all read them. 

I really would love my own library.

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Really?

DON'T think so.

flan 

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 What are you talking about?

I know it was just a suggestion. He hates change though. It's so hard to get him to move from one series to the next.

lilyofcourse wrote:

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Maybe he should step up a level.

Just saying he may enjoy something with more meat to it.

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 Which is what DD has done, perhaps two levels, takes her two days to go through a book.  Of course, she doesn't have a job...

Oh good lord, not only will DS and Mom be here for dinner tomorrow but also my Bro and his family are contemplating coming, which means I want to invite my niece and nephew who live in Boston. Would love them all to come up. But please, people, let me know now! Need to grocery shop.