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TrudyML · Guru

Thursday July 23rd

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Good morning, my pretties!

I'm HOME!!!!!!!!!!

And gosh, I have a funny story for you. wink

Driving down I-35 in Kansas yesterday morning...the speed limit was 75, so I set my cruise for 78, and minded my manners.

I came up on three semi's going up a hill, got in the left lane to pass them, and hit the gas to get by a little faster, when a red Chevy SUV comes up behind me.

He wasn't right on my bumper, but I could tell he was in a hurry, so as soon as I got past the trucks, I slid over to the right lane, and as he passed me, I said, "Buddy, if you want to run harder than me...have at it! You'll get the ticket!" (Paul just chuckled.)

Not 60 seconds later, we see the red lights flashing up ahead. And everyone moving over to the left lane. Who do you think the trooper was pulling over? Yep...red Chevy guy!!!

Paul and I nearly peed our pants, we were laughing so hard! biggrin biggrin biggrin (God, forgive us!) wink

Other than that, we had an uneventful ride home.

Pulled out at 4:32am. and rolled into our driveway at 4:03pm. 735 miles, in under 12 hours, including stops for food and fuel. Not bad. smile

Anyway, Jessi just texted me. She and Cate are coming down for a visit.

It will be good to see them. I missed them.

I hope everyone has a good day! smile

TrudyML · Guru

We missed you! Glad you had a fun, safe trip!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Thanks Trudy!

I missed my Geeks, too! Glad to be back. smile

TrudyML · Guru

Glad you didn't get a ticket!

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Glad you had a safe trip!
Isn't cruise control the
best thing they ever put
in our cars!?!

FNW · Guru

Glad you are getting out and seeing your loved ones, FWM!

I'm seriously thinking of attending a march Saturday. To reopen our schools to in person school. Even though we aren't in the public school system anymore, our school does tend to follow the public school's ideas on virtual vs. in person, and the public superintendent overrode the board and the parents' votes and decided to go completely on-line for at least the first semester in the fall.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

FNW~
If you go, make sure you
stay on the peripherals, in
case things get rowdy, so
you can slip away onto a
side street.

Stay safe.

FNW · Guru

Thanks. I doubt it will. Just a bunch of angry parents who want to reopen the schools. LEOs and the media have been informed. The bldg will be closed, so it's symbolic.

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

They just delayed our schools by six weeks. I've been so tired the last two days. I don't know why. Wish I would get over it. I have PT today. Not looking forward to it.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FWM I chuckle as well when a tailgater gets pulled over after I move time the either lane. I refer to them as decoy runners. I also toot the horn and wave as I drive by them while their ticket is being written.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Morning.

Welcome home, FWM.

I'm not a fan of cruise control. I don't feel like I have complete control of the car.

I have mixed feelings about schools reopening, but they'll be damned no matter what. I like the schools who are giving the option of online vs in person.

NJN, maybe your iron is low. It happens. Mine dips and I'm useless.

I'm trying to stay healthy because of having all these procedures done, but it seems everyone around me has something. I'm trying to limit my time out of the house, I've been in public once in the last 9 days, that was dinner with the family and back home.

Homecoming is this Sunday, I really want to go to church. The after service potluck on homecoming will be very different. No potluck. Premade, catered dishes will be packed for each family to go. Still. I really need to worship with my church family.

Well, as my slightly crazy, in the fun way, aunt would say "I don't know anything else to tell".

Happy Thursday.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Momala wrote:

Glad you had a safe trip!
Isn't cruise control the
best thing they ever put
in our cars!?!

Momala, in my old age, I'm loving the cruise control on long trips! Not only does it keep me out of trouble with the law. It also helps with the gas mileage. smile

I've been driving Jeeps with 5-speed manuals since 1995. My Beast is the first car I've had in a long time, that has cruise. It comes in handy, for sure! biggrin

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Morning.

Welcome home, FWM.

I'm not a fan of cruise control. I don't feel like I have complete control of the car.

I have mixed feelings about schools reopening, but they'll be damned no matter what. I like the schools who are giving the option of online vs in person.

NJN, maybe your iron is low. It happens. Mine dips and I'm useless.

I'm trying to stay healthy because of having all these procedures done, but it seems everyone around me has something. I'm trying to limit my time out of the house, I've been in public once in the last 9 days, that was dinner with the family and back home.

Homecoming is this Sunday, I really want to go to church. The after service potluck on homecoming will be very different. No potluck. Premade, catered dishes will be packed for each family to go. Still. I really need to worship with my church family.

Well, as my slightly crazy, in the fun way, aunt would say "I don't know anything else to tell".

Happy Thursday.

Lily, I didn't used to be a fan of cruise control either. (Probably because I didn't have it in my Jeeps. wink )

But, I'm learning to love it! I won't used it if it's raining. Only on nice, dry roads. So, I feel safe enough. smile

I hope you get to go to church on Sunday! Fingers crossed!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
FWM I chuckle as well when a tailgater gets pulled over after I move time the either lane. I refer to them as decoy runners. I also toot the horn and wave as I drive by them while their ticket is being written.

LOL! I wished I had thought to beep and wave!

I was too busy laughing my ass off! wink

TrudyML · Guru

FNW wrote:
Glad you are getting out and seeing your loved ones, FWM!

I'm seriously thinking of attending a march Saturday. To reopen our schools to in person school. Even though we aren't in the public school system anymore, our school does tend to follow the public school's ideas on virtual vs. in person, and the public superintendent overrode the board and the parents' votes and decided to go completely on-line for at least the first semester in the fall.

Spray silly string around!!!!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

TrudyML wrote:
FNW wrote:
Glad you are getting out and seeing your loved ones, FWM!

I'm seriously thinking of attending a march Saturday. To reopen our schools to in person school. Even though we aren't in the public school system anymore, our school does tend to follow the public school's ideas on virtual vs. in person, and the public superintendent overrode the board and the parents' votes and decided to go completely on-line for at least the first semester in the fall.
Spray silly string around!!!!

Hahahaha! That would be funny! biggrin

Lindley · Guru

FNW wrote:
Glad you are getting out and seeing your loved ones, FWM!

I'm seriously thinking of attending a march Saturday. To reopen our schools to in person school. Even though we aren't in the public school system anymore, our school does tend to follow the public school's ideas on virtual vs. in person, and the public superintendent overrode the board and the parents' votes and decided to go completely on-line for at least the first semester in the fall.

My daughters Church has a program to help inner city high school kids with schoolwork and job applicationo to help them and ever since their school startd online classes all the kids they were working with quit school except two.

Lindley · Guru

Glad you made it home fwm.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lindley wrote:
FNW wrote:
Glad you are getting out and seeing your loved ones, FWM!

I'm seriously thinking of attending a march Saturday. To reopen our schools to in person school. Even though we aren't in the public school system anymore, our school does tend to follow the public school's ideas on virtual vs. in person, and the public superintendent overrode the board and the parents' votes and decided to go completely on-line for at least the first semester in the fall.
My daughters Church has a program to help inner city high school kids with schoolwork and job applicationo to help them and ever since their school startd online classes all the kids they were working with quit school except two.

Are they quitting, or quitting then taking the GED?

I told my kids they could go the GED route if they wanted their senior years. They all stayed and finished, but, in today's school system, and current events, I think a GED is a valid option for 60-70% of the students.

FNW · Guru

Once kids stop going to school they usually don't go back.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I'm not saying not get a diploma or equivalent.

I'm saying not all kids are going to go further than high school.

Those are the ones, who in my day, worked in manufacturing, labor intensive jobs, and where considered the backbone of America.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Best medicine in the world, holding my sweet Jewel while she naps.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Best medicine in the world, holding my sweet Jewel while she naps.

There is nothing sweeter, than a sleeping baby!

Enjoy it Lily! smile

It goes by, so fast.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Just finished my first piece of real meat since dental work over a week ago. I needed real, chewable, flavorful, food.

Pork steaks a.k.a pork chops, mashed garlic potatoes, spinach, and glazed carrots.

So good, and I ate it without trouble!

Next week I get another tooth pulled, and it starts all over again.

But it's worth it to get my health back on track.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Just finished my first piece of real meat since dental work over a week ago. I needed real, chewable, flavorful, food.

Pork steaks a.k.a pork chops, mashed garlic potatoes, spinach, and glazed carrots.

So good, and I ate it without trouble!

Next week I get another tooth pulled, and it starts all over again.

But it's worth it to get my health back on track.

Yeehaw!

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lily!

I hope your next tooth, comes out, without any trouble.

Saying a prayer! smile

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Thanks!

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

Lily, I have the weirdest thing where I make too much iron. My body can't get rid of it fast enough. Doctor won't let me take vitamins because they all contain iron and I already have way too much. Maybe it's the Lyme Disease. Or the stress. I'm way stressed out now. Too too much going on. DH has decided he wants the dogs. I'm so ready for this divorce to be over.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Oh yeah, I forgot about the Lyme's, yes, that is a major symptom of it.

Give him the dogs. Be 100% free of him.

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

I love my dogs. One of them I adopted shortly before he moved out. The other one has always bonded with me over him. He's not getting them.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Ok.

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

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love my dogs. One of them I adopted shortly before he moved out. The other one has always bonded with me over him. He's not getting them.

Tell him you want half his guns and that you'll send the court an itemized list so they can fairly split them. Bet he shuts up about the dogs.

TrudyML · Guru

Good thought!

FNW · Guru

I have 4 more pounds of beets. I think I'll ferment a jar of them so we can enjoy them later.

Lindley · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love my dogs. One of them I adopted shortly before he moved out. The other one has always bonded with me over him. He's not getting them.
Tell him you want half his guns and that you'll send the court an itemized list so they can fairly split them. Bet he shuts up about the dogs.

This, he is only trying to get at you

-- Edited by Lindley on Friday 24th of July 2020 03:42:52 PM

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love my dogs. One of them I adopted shortly before he moved out. The other one has always bonded with me over him. He's not getting them.
Tell him you want half his guns and that you'll send the court an itemized list so they can fairly split them. Bet he shuts up about the dogs.

hahahaha I love this idea!!!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Forever Sunshine wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love my dogs. One of them I adopted shortly before he moved out. The other one has always bonded with me over him. He's not getting them.
Tell him you want half his guns and that you'll send the court an itemized list so they can fairly split them. Bet he shuts up about the dogs.
hahahaha I love this idea!!!

Except in court of this mine and that is hers costs a ton of money.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love my dogs. One of them I adopted shortly before he moved out. The other one has always bonded with me over him. He's not getting them.
Tell him you want half his guns and that you'll send the court an itemized list so they can fairly split them. Bet he shuts up about the dogs.
hahahaha I love this idea!!!
Except in court of this mine and that is hers costs a ton of money.

Well, I did say "idea". lol I am versed in how much it costs to get divorced. Been there, done that.

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

Well, he is being nicer today. I hate talking to him. He's such an ass. I'm trying my best to be nice to him because he's helping out financially for right now but he's still an ass. It's always been his way or the highway. We only communicate through text and if I don't stick to his rules he blocks me. Ass.