TOTALLY GEEKED!

Lindley · Guru

RE: Surprise! It's Saturday!!

weltschmerz · Guru

Lindley wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Went to a birthday party today that had a magician. He was great until he turned two doves into snakes. I've never seen so many mothers jump up and run so fast in my life.
What? Why? What on earth would make him think snakes were cute? Couldn't he turn them into bunnies or even turtles?
Snakes ARE cute. I like snakes, and would catch them and keep them as pets.
I'm not one of those "jumping on a chair and going Eeek!" women.
Any more seizures, NJN?
I am so scared of them. They are cold and they feel slimy to me.

Slimy? They're not the least bit slimy. When was the last time you held one? They're not eels, you know.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

My very avant guard 2nd grade teacher had 6 garter snakes, that she'd allow us to hold in our desks on a rotating basis. They're not at all slimy - just cool to the touch. It was fun to hold them while they moved their "feet" . It was always a contest as to who could take them home for the weekend!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Only 30 minutes left. We were BUSY this afternoon!

flan

chef · Guru

DS is in his room for naptime. Today is the first day he's getting to actually use his big boy bed. He's been going to bed real good lately so we figured we'd give it a shot. He's in his room playing rather than sleeping right now but he keeps going to his bed and getting in. We put a baby gate across his door so he can't get out. The game plan is that the baby gate will stay up till he falls asleep then will be taken down so when he wakes up, he can just come out. For night time, we have two gates that we will "stack" one on top of the other to avoid him climbing over the gate. We have the gates positioned so that they would fall into the hallway rather than into his room if he manages to dislodge one or both.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Snakes are good for two things.

Boots and belts.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

FNW wrote:
#2's night started out a little rough with throwing up once then coughing up mucous a couple hours later, but then he slept until around 5. I went in and did some chest percussion and both boys went back to bed until around 7. He's staying home this weekend to rest. So #1 is at taekwondo with DH and I'm going to the funeral alone later. They won't be going to #2's classmate's birthday party tomorrow either. #2 doesn't get sick as often as he used to, but when he does, it's usually when we have the most fun planned. (Christmas vacation, parties, etc.)

That seems to be the case, doesn't it?

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

weltschmerz wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Went to a birthday party today that had a magician. He was great until he turned two doves into snakes. I've never seen so many mothers jump up and run so fast in my life.
What? Why? What on earth would make him think snakes were cute? Couldn't he turn them into bunnies or even turtles?
Snakes ARE cute. I like snakes, and would catch them and keep them as pets.
I'm not one of those "jumping on a chair and going Eeek!" women.
Any more seizures, NJN?

We have a wonderful vet. DH called them Monday morning the second that they opened. They agreed to see Carlee immediately. She was given an oral dose of phenobarbital and a shot of Xanax. DH was sent home with a script for pheno and two shots of Xanax. When he walked in the door with her and set her down she started seizing. But they had just come from the vet. We didn't even have time to give her the PRN Xanax. She has not had another seizure since early Monday morning. She seems to be doing really well. She's still suffering from some loss of coordination and is nowhere near as peppy as before. We're hoping that it will even out over time.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

chef wrote:
DS is in his room for naptime. Today is the first day he's getting to actually use his big boy bed. He's been going to bed real good lately so we figured we'd give it a shot. He's in his room playing rather than sleeping right now but he keeps going to his bed and getting in. We put a baby gate across his door so he can't get out. The game plan is that the baby gate will stay up till he falls asleep then will be taken down so when he wakes up, he can just come out. For night time, we have two gates that we will "stack" one on top of the other to avoid him climbing over the gate. We have the gates positioned so that they would fall into the hallway rather than into his room if he manages to dislodge one or both.

That is a really good plan, chef.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I hope she gets used to the meds, NJN.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

And Layla is highly allergic to grass. Yes, a dog allergic to grass. We had almost weaned her off her off her allergy meds over the winter. Then they came out and cut our grass and the dummy rolled all in it. Her eyes and mouth are swollen and her legs and belly are broken out in hives. The hair around her eyes has fallen out so now she looks like a raccoon. We put her back on her meds. We're giving her prednisone too to try to get it under control.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Making brushetta tonight. I've already picked and chopped up the basil and infusing garlic into the olive oil. Took the dog for a long walk. I've done a lot today, even brought in enough wood for a few days, which I am going to need since we are forecasted to get slammed with back to back snow storms starting Monday. My back is sore, so just going to hang in tonight.

I hope everyone starts feeling better. I have a few friends who have a virus that is going around, comes out both ends, sounds nasty. Blech

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
I hope she gets used to the meds, NJN.

flan

Thanks. I miss her peppy self.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Naps are da bomb!

flan
As soon as DH gets home, a nap in definitely in my future.
Are you going to whisper sweet nothings in his ear?

I whispered all right..

Then I went to bed, alone. Sigh

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
My neighbor's son had a stroke, a mild one. That is why their driveway wasn't cleared. I am so glad I did it. He is my age, so hits home! I was taking the dog for a walk and she came out and asked if I knew who did it. My other neighbor was there and made me fess up. Anyway, also glad I got it done last night, the sun today has melted the little bit left on the driveway and so their driveway is nice and clean.

You are a sweetheart. I bet they love having you for a neighbor. smile

Hope their son recovers fully.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Naps are da bomb!

flan
As soon as DH gets home, a nap in definitely in my future.
Are you going to whisper sweet nothings in his ear?
I whispered all right..
Then I went to bed, alone. Sigh

Because you are supposed to be SLEEPING.

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Went to a birthday party today that had a magician. He was great until he turned two doves into snakes. I've never seen so many mothers jump up and run so fast in my life.

Were you one of the jump and run moms?

Or has that already been asked an answered?

I'm going through the thread s l o w e l y..

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

flan327 wrote:
just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Naps are da bomb!

flan
As soon as DH gets home, a nap in definitely in my future.
Are you going to whisper sweet nothings in his ear?
I whispered all right..
Then I went to bed, alone. Sigh
Because you are supposed to be SLEEPING.
flan

I did sleep for about an hour and a half!

weltschmerz · Guru

Momala wrote:
My very avant guard 2nd grade teacher had 6 garter snakes, that she'd allow us to hold in our desks on a rotating basis. They're not at all slimy - just cool to the touch. It was fun to hold them while they moved their "feet" . It was always a contest as to who could take them home for the weekend!

What did you feed them?

Divine Geek · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
I've been in the office for nearly 4 hours and I'm not even half way through my must-do list. Sigh, I guess this is what I get for trying to get a weeks worth of work done in one day......
They DO realize how lucky they are to have you, right?
flan

Probably not. many of us are over worked and under appreciated. I am technically part of upper management, so I try to express my graditude as often as possible. it doesn't mean as much from me, but I try. we all know things are going to improve, we just have to hang on until then. our market has already started to show small signs of recovery, so it's coming. I was talking to a coworker and said our company is lucky they have found a group of people so committed to getting the job done and getting it done right - even if it means 60+ hour weeks for us

I have left work for today, meeting my parents for dinner instead of cooking. I'll go back to the office tomorrow. I have at least 3 hours of work that needs done before Monday. I just wasn't up for staying forever tonight. I'll start fresh tomorrow

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Divine Geek wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
I've been in the office for nearly 4 hours and I'm not even half way through my must-do list. Sigh, I guess this is what I get for trying to get a weeks worth of work done in one day......
They DO realize how lucky they are to have you, right?
flan
Probably not. many of us are over worked and under appreciated. I am technically part of upper management, so I try to express my graditude as often as possible. it doesn't mean as much from me, but I try. we all know things are going to improve, we just have to hang on until then. our market has already started to show small signs of recovery, so it's coming. I was talking to a coworker and said our company is lucky they have found a group of people so committed to getting the job done and getting it done right - even if it means 60+ hour weeks for us
I have left work for today, meeting my parents for dinner instead of cooking. I'll go back to the office tomorrow. I have at least 3 hours of work that needs done before Monday. I just wasn't up for staying forever tonight. I'll start fresh tomorrow

And that is what a company in the beginning stages of recovery needs. It really is their only chance at survival. It can fail, or it can pay huge dividends in the future. You are young enough, I suggest you take the risk.

Good plan on leaving work, whatever work you need to finish up will go so much more smoothly after a break.

Ohfour · Hooker

Christmas decor is put away!!!! Now to get my house back together.....

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
Christmas decor is put away!!!! Now to get my house back together.....

I hope YOU are not putting things away!

Take care of your foot, please!

Divine Geek · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
I've been in the office for nearly 4 hours and I'm not even half way through my must-do list. Sigh, I guess this is what I get for trying to get a weeks worth of work done in one day......
They DO realize how lucky they are to have you, right?
flan
Probably not. many of us are over worked and under appreciated. I am technically part of upper management, so I try to express my graditude as often as possible. it doesn't mean as much from me, but I try. we all know things are going to improve, we just have to hang on until then. our market has already started to show small signs of recovery, so it's coming. I was talking to a coworker and said our company is lucky they have found a group of people so committed to getting the job done and getting it done right - even if it means 60+ hour weeks for us
I have left work for today, meeting my parents for dinner instead of cooking. I'll go back to the office tomorrow. I have at least 3 hours of work that needs done before Monday. I just wasn't up for staying forever tonight. I'll start fresh tomorrow
And that is what a company in the beginning stages of recovery needs. It really is their only chance at survival. It can fail, or it can pay huge dividends in the future. You are young enough, I suggest you take the risk.
Good plan on leaving work, whatever work you need to finish up will go so much more smoothly after a break.

Thanks. That is how I feel, but it really means a lot hearing it from you.

Ohfour · Hooker

just Czech wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Christmas decor is put away!!!! Now to get my house back together.....
I hope YOU are not putting things away!
Take care of your foot, please!

No...I'm not. I (tried to) pay my assistant to come help. It was her idea. She's a gem. I stole her from G. She was his assistant and with the warehouse closing down, I stole her.

She told me, didnt ask, that she was coming today to put everything away. And she did. Its done...

I love that girl!!!!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Divine Geek wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
I've been in the office for nearly 4 hours and I'm not even half way through my must-do list. Sigh, I guess this is what I get for trying to get a weeks worth of work done in one day......
They DO realize how lucky they are to have you, right?
flan
Probably not. many of us are over worked and under appreciated. I am technically part of upper management, so I try to express my graditude as often as possible. it doesn't mean as much from me, but I try. we all know things are going to improve, we just have to hang on until then. our market has already started to show small signs of recovery, so it's coming. I was talking to a coworker and said our company is lucky they have found a group of people so committed to getting the job done and getting it done right - even if it means 60+ hour weeks for us
I have left work for today, meeting my parents for dinner instead of cooking. I'll go back to the office tomorrow. I have at least 3 hours of work that needs done before Monday. I just wasn't up for staying forever tonight. I'll start fresh tomorrow
And that is what a company in the beginning stages of recovery needs. It really is their only chance at survival. It can fail, or it can pay huge dividends in the future. You are young enough, I suggest you take the risk.
Good plan on leaving work, whatever work you need to finish up will go so much more smoothly after a break.
Thanks. That is how I feel, but it really means a lot hearing it from you.

DG, you are the type of employee everyone wants to work with. Be proud. You are a good person. Hope you enjoy your evening. smile

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Christmas decor is put away!!!! Now to get my house back together.....
I hope YOU are not putting things away!
Take care of your foot, please!
No...I'm not. I (tried to) pay my assistant to come help. It was her idea. She's a gem. I stole her from G. She was his assistant and with the warehouse closing down, I stole her.
She told me, didnt ask, that she was coming today to put everything away. And she did. Its done...
I love that girl!!!!

Awe, she sounds like a sweetheart! Keep her!

I bet you are planning on getting her a special gift too! If I know you, that's exactly what you are already planning. smile

Ohfour · Hooker

just Czech wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Christmas decor is put away!!!! Now to get my house back together.....
I hope YOU are not putting things away!
Take care of your foot, please!
No...I'm not. I (tried to) pay my assistant to come help. It was her idea. She's a gem. I stole her from G. She was his assistant and with the warehouse closing down, I stole her.
She told me, didnt ask, that she was coming today to put everything away. And she did. Its done...
I love that girl!!!!
Awe, she sounds like a sweetheart! Keep her!
I bet you are planning on getting her a special gift too! If I know you, that's exactly what you are already planning.

Most definitely. Shes getting married this fall, and I'm going to plan her wedding for free.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Christmas decor is put away!!!! Now to get my house back together.....
I hope YOU are not putting things away!
Take care of your foot, please!
No...I'm not. I (tried to) pay my assistant to come help. It was her idea. She's a gem. I stole her from G. She was his assistant and with the warehouse closing down, I stole her.
She told me, didnt ask, that she was coming today to put everything away. And she did. Its done...
I love that girl!!!!
Awe, she sounds like a sweetheart! Keep her!
I bet you are planning on getting her a special gift too! If I know you, that's exactly what you are already planning.
Most definitely. Shes getting married this fall, and I'm going to plan her wedding for free.

Sweet!!!! You will do an awesome job for her.

Heck, now I want to work for you.... I am a nurse you know. wink

I'm free right now.. biggrin

Ohfour · Hooker

Come take care of me!!!!! I'm having surgery on Monday, G is having shoulder surgery on Thursday. We're gonna be pretty pathetic!!!!!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Geez, O4.

Ya'll some rough people.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
Come take care of me!!!!! I'm having surgery on Monday, G is having shoulder surgery on Thursday. We're gonna be pretty pathetic!!!!!

House of pain..

I really do hope you have someone coming to help you two out. Life is going to suck for the two of you if you don't.

Now I will worry about both of you..

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

O4, do you know any place that has the golden anniversary cake knife sets?

I can't find any that we like.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
Come take care of me!!!!! I'm having surgery on Monday, G is having shoulder surgery on Thursday. We're gonna be pretty pathetic!!!!!

But you will be healed by April. Right? confuse

Ohfour · Hooker

lilyofcourse wrote:
O4, do you know any place that has the golden anniversary cake knife sets?

I can't find any that we like.

Let me look...

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Welts ~
They ate all kinds of insects - small crickets being the largest they could handle.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!

Ohfour · Hooker

Y'all are too kind. We will make it. Dont worry about us. We have an amazing amount of friends that will look in on us. And we have each other. We are our best support system. We will probably be on the floor laughing and crying at the same time. Those that know us know how we are...:)

And YES, IKWTDS, we will be HEALED by April. And ready to Par-tay!!!!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!

That sounds delicious but at the same time it makes my teeth hurt.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!
That sounds delicious but at the same time it makes my teeth hurt.

There are pickles and pretzels and coffee and tea and milk.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Ohfour wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
O4, do you know any place that has the golden anniversary cake knife sets?

I can't find any that we like.
Let me look...

I don't want to spend a whole bunch on it.

I think about $40 is good.

You can PM or FB me if you find something.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Saturday 6th of February 2016 06:05:03 PM

Ohfour · Hooker

lilyofcourse wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
O4, do you know any place that has the golden anniversary cake knife sets?

I can't find any that we like.
Let me look...
I don't want to spend a whole bunch on it.
I think about $40 is good.

Lemme think....

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!
That sounds delicious but at the same time it makes my teeth hurt.

There are pickles and pretzels and coffee and tea and milk.

Oh my....

smile

jlbear71 · Guru

All you sick people get better and stay away from me in the meantime. I am not sick, have not been too sick this year (just the sinus thing from Vegas dry air and smoke).

I think we found our new shed. We are going from a 6x6 tiny tin shed to a 10x12 insulated vinyl one.

jlbear71 · Guru

Lily, just last year, we finally cleaned out the last of my grandparents stuff. There was 50th anniversary stuff in there.

You could also check out some local thrift stores too, if you don't mind second hand.

ed11563 · Guru

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!

I remember eating maple sugar candy as a kid. YUMMY.

Yes, I got a lot of fillings.

weltschmerz · Guru

Momala wrote:
Welts ~
They ate all kinds of insects - small crickets being the largest they could handle.

Yeah, when I had snakes and lizards, I had to go out and buy crickets. What a bloody racket they made!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!

Oh my! Sounds heavenly! Have fun!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
Y'all are too kind. We will make it. Dont worry about us. We have an amazing amount of friends that will look in on us. And we have each other. We are our best support system. We will probably be on the floor laughing and crying at the same time. Those that know us know how we are...:)

And YES, IKWTDS, we will be HEALED by April. And ready to Par-tay!!!!

Please record, we want to see the show. biggrin

Titled "One Armed Basslinger (Butch Cassidy) and Hopalong (Sundance Kid)." wink

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

just Czech wrote:
Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Maple contest tonight! My best friend is bringing her fabulous Salted Maple cookies, I am bringing a Maple Pudding Cake, and together we have (drum roll please) a Maple Cream Brulee' Tart!
Oh my! Sounds heavenly! Have fun!

I can't decide which one sounds best!

flan