TOTALLY GEEKED!

apple · Guru

RE: Tis Thursday!

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

apple wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
apple wrote:
I was on the old geek board and remember most of you.
Whatever happened to PBJ and has anybody heard from him? Is he alive?
Suffice it to say that we are here instead of there b/c he abandoned us, did not turn over the board to anyone, and Sparklit was shutting it down for lack of an admin b/c our spam and such were getting out of control with no one dealing with it. All without a word, and he wouldn't respond to any emails or even snail mail.
Could he have died? i mean its weird...to just stop like that.

No, he didn't die. Several of us are his friends on Facebook, and people post things to him there about things he was involved with.

Divine Geek · Guru

Well, my evening unexpectedly freed up. I was going to plant my garden. First step, run the tiller through the dirt to get it all ready. I had a heck of a time getting the tiller started, curse my short arms! I finally get it running and it dies. I get it going again, and it dies again. It's about then I notice a little bit of smoke. But, being my father's daughter, I am undeterred. I get it going again and it dies for the third time, and there is more smoke. I have decided the plants will be fine in their little pots until dad gets home.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I need a rotor tiller!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I need a rotor tiller!

You can rent them if you have a tool rental place.

Ohfour · Hooker

I bought a new vacuum. Its THE bomb. As soon as i pulled it out of the box, I knew Dexter would have a ball! Took all of two minutes, and here he sits...monorailing...

Divine Geek · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I need a rotor tiller!

I don't recommend them. We have two. One is possessed and I have witnessed my father chase it across the yard not once, but twice. And the other one apparently has a smoking issue.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Hmm, I've had a rather mixed day.

DGD had a softball game tonight and I enjoyed that tremendously.

While at the game, got a call from my cousin in Colorado. My uncle (her dad) is in stage four kidney failure and the Alzheimer's has advanced so rapidly, he no longer knows his name. So, they are placing him in a Vets nursing home. They can no longer care for him at home.

Called mom, she was upset of course and when she is upset, my sisters are upset. So, I guess we will be making a trip to Colorado soon.

Got home, finally, and HDD was having a fit.

The yard looks fantastic right now. Focusing on the good..

Sigh

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We need a new vacuum. Or better yet, just get rid of the last few carpets we have. I swear, I'd rather have ugly, 70s linoleum than carpet.

I haven't seen our tiller in years. Dad just used the ditch witch.

Now the plow is still in the barn. Both plows. Got to have a mule for one of them.

It smells like rain. Very strongly.

Mawmaw is in the hospital. It's all in the thread in the break room.

chef · Guru

DS spent the night at his grandparents last night and is also spending tonight there because my dad is a selective listener. DH and I had a commitment for his work and my dad apparently missed the part about us not being home until the early afternoon. It isn't the first time he's selectively listened and won't be the last. Since he was already back home, I asked if he'd like DS for another night and he said sure. So, I will be catching up on my shows once DH goes to bed. Woohoo!!

This weekend is already overscheduled but what's new. At least, I won't have to meal plan much. We've been out unexpectedly so much this week that we didn't get to half the meals we planned.

VBS is coming up next week. I feel bad about not wanting to volunteer but I'm just not feeling it. I want the week off from activities.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

chef wrote:
DS spent the night at his grandparents last night and is also spending tonight there because my dad is a selective listener. DH and I had a commitment for his work and my dad apparently missed the part about us not being home until the early afternoon. It isn't the first time he's selectively listened and won't be the last. Since he was already back home, I asked if he'd like DS for another night and he said sure. So, I will be catching up on my shows once DH goes to bed. Woohoo!!

This weekend is already overscheduled but what's new. At least, I won't have to meal plan much. We've been out unexpectedly so much this week that we didn't get to half the meals we planned.

VBS is coming up next week. I feel bad about not wanting to volunteer but I'm just not feeling it. I want the week off from activities.

I know it's a cliche, but if you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of anyone else.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

just Czech wrote:
Hmm, I've had a rather mixed day.

DGD had a softball game tonight and I enjoyed that tremendously.

While at the game, got a call from my cousin in Colorado. My uncle (her dad) is in stage four kidney failure and the Alzheimer's has advanced so rapidly, he no longer knows his name. So, they are placing him in a Vets nursing home. They can no longer care for him at home.

Called mom, she was upset of course and when she is upset, my sisters are upset. So, I guess we will be making a trip to Colorado soon.

Got home, finally, and HDD was having a fit.

The yard looks fantastic right now. Focusing on the good..

Sigh

Just breathe...if you can.

I'm sorry about your uncle and your HDD.

flan

chef · Guru

flan327 wrote:
chef wrote:
DS spent the night at his grandparents last night and is also spending tonight there because my dad is a selective listener. DH and I had a commitment for his work and my dad apparently missed the part about us not being home until the early afternoon. It isn't the first time he's selectively listened and won't be the last. Since he was already back home, I asked if he'd like DS for another night and he said sure. So, I will be catching up on my shows once DH goes to bed. Woohoo!!

This weekend is already overscheduled but what's new. At least, I won't have to meal plan much. We've been out unexpectedly so much this week that we didn't get to half the meals we planned.

VBS is coming up next week. I feel bad about not wanting to volunteer but I'm just not feeling it. I want the week off from activities.
I know it's a cliche, but if you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of anyone else.
flan

Usually, yes, that's the case. I'll admit my not wanting to volunteer for VBS is more laziness than anything else. I just don't want to help out this time.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

So you've helped out before with VBS.

DH loves to join groups & ends up volunteering way too much. And, in my experience, the more you do, the more you are asked to do.

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

flan327 wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Hmm, I've had a rather mixed day.

DGD had a softball game tonight and I enjoyed that tremendously.

While at the game, got a call from my cousin in Colorado. My uncle (her dad) is in stage four kidney failure and the Alzheimer's has advanced so rapidly, he no longer knows his name. So, they are placing him in a Vets nursing home. They can no longer care for him at home.

Called mom, she was upset of course and when she is upset, my sisters are upset. So, I guess we will be making a trip to Colorado soon.

Got home, finally, and HDD was having a fit.

The yard looks fantastic right now. Focusing on the good..

Sigh
Just breathe...if you can.
I'm sorry about your uncle and your HDD.
flan

Thanks flan. So far, today has been better...but the day is a long way from being over. Bwahahaha.

Yup, crazy lady is taking up residence in my head. biggrin

chef · Guru

flan327 wrote:
So you've helped out before with VBS.

DH loves to join groups & ends up volunteering way too much. And, in my experience, the more you do, the more you are asked to do.

flan

No, not with VBS. But they're short volunteers. So I feel bad for not wanting to step up. I've had so much on my plate these past couple months that I'm over the running around and doing stuff.

I've helped out with other things and am usually among the first to volunteer. I have a habit of feeling bad when I don't want to volunteer. I'm in charge of the pizza party for one of my Bible studies at the end of the month. The week after VBS is my week to bring snacks for my other Bible study.

chef · Guru

Oh, and your experience holds true for me. I'm the dependable one. I'm happy people know they can count on me but I don't have a neverending supply of energy. And, lately, my energy level has been down due to just being worn out.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

chef wrote:
Oh, and your experience holds true for me. I'm the dependable one. I'm happy people know they can count on me but I don't have a neverending supply of energy. And, lately, my energy level has been down due to just being worn out.

You would think that others in the organization would be grateful for those dependable ones, and instead of asking them to do more & more & more, would let them rest.

flan

chef · Guru

flan327 wrote:
chef wrote:
Oh, and your experience holds true for me. I'm the dependable one. I'm happy people know they can count on me but I don't have a neverending supply of energy. And, lately, my energy level has been down due to just being worn out.
You would think that others in the organization would be grateful for those dependable ones, and instead of asking them to do more & more & more, would let them rest.
flan

You'd think so. I've had experiences where that was the case. Thankfully, my Church is understanding of needing time off.

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

The mantra is true - 20% of the people do 80% of the work.