My Turn
Friday, October 03, 2008, 9:32:29 AM
Wednesday, October 01, 2008, 10:17:56 AM | cdj0423
FYI...TO MY MANY MANY READERS OUTSIDE THE J'LAND FAMILY...lol :) .......AOL IS CLOSING ITS DOORS...WE HAVE TO MOVE TO A NEW SITE...Just when I was getting comfortable with this blog....follow me (I guess or I think)..tell me if I'm there ...I have no idea...hope everyone is fine and dandy!
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 9:33:16 AM | cdj0423
How the heck did we pulled that off????...What a game, I tell ya...I had enough of the 1st half, just repeating last week with the Eagles...shaking my head, wishing I could be on the sidelines smackin'em upside theirs..I guess they knew how I and 30 million other STEELERS fans felt...What a game eh? Thanks for you well wishes!!!
OK, on to todays news....the new house passed it's inspection, which we knew it should, it's only 2 years old...We do have to have some work done on the tile roof, seems as tho some pieces are wobbly...and with the wind around here during hurricanes, you can't have wobbly pieces of tile...I'll probably send the "hubby" up with some mortar mix...or someone...not sure if "hubby" wants to do that...I spent the morning traipsing about with color swatches, my "assistant" (sister) helping along the way....We opted for a warm pallet. When you enter the home, you'll be greeted with a nice Carmel in the living/dining area, followed by a sand (just a hint of green) in the kitchen/family area, the hall leading to the master will be in sage, the built in office in the kitchen will be a burnt red (brick), the "boys" bath denim blue, "hubby's" office honeysuckle beige...now to work of the bedrooms..and master bath...oh boy....if only I could be Samantha of Bewitched, twinkle my nose, have it all done with decorations to boot.
It's another gray cloudy sky today..expected rains..we are cooler. This is our 3rd day in a row.. might let up tomorrow.
More packin' just a lil at a time, think I'll tackle the laundry room!
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Monday, September 29, 2008, 8:34:10 PM | cdj0423
JUST A QUICK NOTE.....CHEERING FOR MY "BOYS" TO WIN....COME ON STEELERS...WE NEED THIS WIN
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have a great nite all!..
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Sunday, September 28, 2008, 7:05:00 AM | cdj0423
If a small thing has the power to make you angry, does that not indicate something about your size?
Sydney J. Harris 1917-1986
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Friday, September 26, 2008, 9:35:33 AM | cdj0423
Good morning all...I feel something, it's ....it's different...what on earth...Is this gauge right?..(tapping on my computer screen)...be right back....
OMG, it's true...it is correct..the temperature outside is only 69 degrees..in SWFL...could it be Autumn has arrived??? I think I'll shut the air off, put on a pair of sweats, open up the house and enjoy it for the next 2 hours, then, I'll close everything up again....LOL
I don't remember fall last year...I have never shut the air conditioning off. I was told that in "season", a time of enjoyment in SWFL, that being said...last year was my 1st "season", so I just remember it was slightly cooler than summer...by 1 or 2 degrees...LOL
Sylvester doesnt know what to think, I have the lanai and bedroom doors open....he's confused as to which to enter...usually everything is closed tightly, he's begging to come in from the heat.
Well, today is another round of packing...I purchased tape, markers yesterday...I'm ready to tackle the project ahead...all systems point to go ...we scheduled a home inspection on Monday..."hubby" and I are frustrated at our hesitations...we should be really enjoying thismoment, and instead we are discussing plans B or C in case it still falls thru...Our anxiety will subside...
ok, got to get after the project...then get ready for work after that...enjoy your day everyone
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 11:56:26 AM | cdj0423
We have a "pending" sign on our home via our realtors web site! We might actually have a chance of getting this home....we have never had a "pending" sign before....Oh, the little things in life that make us happy....LOL...on to "collegeboy", the Doc reported no surgery for now....(Yippy) on his shoulder. Just lots of PT, the MRI wasn't conclusive that any ligaments had been torn. Collegeboy just knows he is in pain, and wants a solution. Doc says he'll revisit the issue after a couple weeks of PT...the Doc says surgery maybe necessary in the future...so we're not completely off the hook, but hopefully it will get better. I think "collegeboy" wanted surgery, just to have me visit...he is going thru home sickness currently, which is very sweet...but I know it won't last...(drats!) Once his shoulder feels better he won't be needed us so much, just the pocketbook...LOL
I had a busy day yesterday at the Customer Service desk...5 people (contractors) came up at the same time, all for pick up later orders...which means I have to find someone in the department to go to the back and find said item (s)....3 of the guys thought they could intimidate me by bullying, telling me they were in a hurry...what is taking sooo long...I informed all of them at this point I was only 1 person, vs 6, they we're all being serviced currently with the various departments looking for their products, and when their products arrived we would all know. This made a couple quiet down, but one man thought he should have the last word, which was "Well, how much longer, I have a busy schedule... My reply....Did you not hear what I just said??? When your product arrives up front we'll know, until then have some patience we are getting your products!!!! Then 2 other contractors told him, hey buddy she has already sent a search party out for all of our stuff....easy up man, you're being serviced...At this point I just had to smile..you know, my favorite Disney Snow White smile....LOL
After the rush, I found out my store manager(SM) was hiding in the little room behind me...well, when he came out I knew he had just witnessed my "Selective" handling of the customers,so there was going be some "constructive" management coming my way....(SM)His reply, wow I didn't know you could handle six customers at the same time....keep up the good work! Are you kidding me I just told the one guy...DID YOU NOT HEAR WHAT I JUST SAID...and you're not going to "remind" me that I should be a little more polite???? Why I just didnt say thank you is beyond me.....but...
(SM) Clearly, the customer did not hear you the first time, you were just reiterating the fact that he was being serviced......LOL
ok then....thats what I thought....LOL
Have a great day all!
Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:21:02 AM | cdj0423
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We can only hope that next Monday night when we go against the Ravens....we smear them....otherwise, we'll be playing catch up in our division the rest of the season....Let me tell ya folks, that's going to be tough....I'm sending good "Joo, Joo" to my boys in Pittsburgh....they played awful, yesterday....but that is history...on to preparing for the Raven....GRRRRR....
On to the "collegeboys" team, they won this weekend, bringing their standings to 2 -1.... great for their division....WAY TO GO PATRIOTS!
Now, time to catch up on the house duties....
Have a great day all!
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Sunday, September 21, 2008, 9:47:45 AM | cdj0423
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age. Amos Bronson Alcott 1779 - 1888
I love all these wonderful pictures of fall (Autumn)...I'm in everyday is summer, (which is wonderful too) but it's nice to see the seasons and use my imagination as to the changes occurring. My goal for today is to pack several boxes...now is the time to downsize our home decor, since we have been renting I didn't unpack alot of stuff anyway, it shouldn't take very long....will just live with the blah until we move. What's nice is I'll be able to decorate for Thanksgiving & Christmas at our new home....(yippy) the offices (mine & hubby's) are going to be the last to go!....
Second on the agenda is........da da da.....NFL SUNDAY BABY!
I'll be watching my STEELERS kick the Eagles feathers!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOUR TEAMS! CEPT' THE EAGLES! (sorry Missie Missie's Upside Down World) I know your family is a fan of the Eagles...good luck on the walk today!
Enjoy your day everyone
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:17:26 AM | cdj0423
I received a few questions about how could we possibly go from Colorado to Florida...so here's our journey... Long, long ago far, far away.....yadda, yadda, yadda....I'm a native of Colorado...the Springs to be exact. In my opinion there is no other place on earth more beautiful than Colorado. It will take your breath away...Katharine Lee Bates, wrote America the Beautiful inspired from the view of Pikes Peak.
http://www.pikespeakcolorado.com/AmericaTheBeautiful.htm
The most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji, Pikes Peak forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the Gods. At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. It is the farthest east of the big peaks in the Rocky Mountain chain, which contributed to its early fame among explorers, pioneers and immigrants and made it the symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush to Colorado with the slogan, "Pikes Peak or Bust". The 8.9 mile Cog Railway started operating year round in 2007 weather permitting.
I met, married hubby in Colorado Springs, raised our family. We were content there...Then around, 1999 a little medical issue interrupted our lives...RA....I never suspected my aches and pains were abnormal...I just thought I worked too hard, or this just comes with growing older..then I had a flare, in my hand. I truly thought I broke my finger...the swelling was unbelievable. I went to the doctor, for pain relievers cuz the Tylenol was not cutting it..thus the diagnosis...from 1999 to 2007, is a time medically I would love to forget...
When we vacationed in Florida, I felt better, my aches were minimal, hubby loved it...he always hated the cold, but thought I would never move...one day we were discussing the very issue, it really was a "dare"...he stated that he could transfer with his company, but why would he..I'll never leave...my reply...I dare ya!
Our home sold with 6 wks of listing it, everything fell into place.
God was taking us on a journey...I was happy to oblige him.
The rest is history...one week after our youngest high school graduation, we were on the road to the Sunshine State..
Colorado will forever be a place I call home...family and friends still there...I miss them something awful, but medically my body loves Florida.
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Friday, September 19, 2008, 8:39:28 PM | cdj0423
Ok...this might be it....I would hate to jinx us, but what the heck.... I'm throwing caution into the wind....our offer has been accepted on house #2...YIPPY!!!!! Of course, I would love our #1 pick dream home to come thru, but this home we like as well...it has a lake view from the lanai...ya can't beat that.....I'll keep my fingers crossed, until we actually sign closing papers, & ready to move....anything can happen.....I use to say that, and not generally mean it, but with what we have gone through to purchase a home these last 8 months, I truly mean....anything can happen. I can not wait to celebrate!
I went to my new RA doctor today, he seemed more interested in our moving from Colorado to Florida, than my arthritis at first, I guess I was a little taken back....I've always had someone just talk medical stuff, instead of personal matters....it was nice...he later moved to the business at hand....gave me a flu shot, wrote a new script...and off I went....., my RA is alot better in Florida, than Colorado....I wish there was a way to have a mixture of both...I guess that's why California is so populated....LOL
Guess I'll check on the hubby...see whats going on....
bye folks!
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:38:37 AM | cdj0423
Well, today is no different than yesterday here in the Sunshine State...partly cloudy, rain later this afternoon into the evening, expected high around 94.....let's not talk humidity...just know it's there.
Sharing some recent pics of Sylvester...this one he was caught playing a lil b-ball game in the "collegeboys" bedroom...he was just running around with that ball...it was sooo funny...
these pics are of him asleep in the kitty condo....he does not care about being "oversized" for the house...
Bentley is back to "hunting" the lizard on our window....he just won't give up....this morning he knocked over the lamp trying to capture his prey....I keep reminding him that the lizard is "outside" and we are "inside" but alas....lol
Tomorrow is "collegeboys" MRI...we'll hear the news by next Tuesday (fingers crossed) we know he'll have surgery, just the extent of damage???? I have no idea, how fast the doc will want to move on scheduling the surgery..."collegeboy" has reported that 2 other kids had there MRI, within a week after surgery was preformed...doesn't give me much time to run up there I'm afraid...but, we'll see...
ya'll have a great day!
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:46:13 AM | cdj0423
I got this recipe from a good buddy of mine (thx Sue), thought I would pass it along. You might have seen this before....I know I did sometime over the summer, but...anywhooo enjoy!
MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
1 Coffee Mug (large mug)
4 tablespoons flour(that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
some nuts (optional)
Small splash of vanilla
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
A little boring last night at work, the bad part about working at night is, you have all the college age or teens working...They are fun at times, but other nights I just want to wring their necks....most of them call me Mama C...ok fine, not your mama but what cha goin' do...One kid last night thought it would be funny to come up from behind me and scare me.......he was sent to his room (aka department) without any dinner....I also informed him, that if he dared tried that again, management would not treat him kindly.....I think he got the message!
Since we have had some much rain here...the frogs are popping up all over..
On the drive home, I kept seeing the little white specks hopping towards the light....poor lil guys...first they're trying to save themselves from their grasslands flooding, then BAM an SUV smashes them...Oh...which reminds me,...very sad story.....at work a mama duck, and her six ducklings tried to cross a major road last night....mama didnt make it...we had 3 store managers outside saving the babies...we got them to the garden department...found out one of our workers lives in a rural area, so he took the babies home..darn that mom, she had a great home in front of Walmart why she wanted Lowes? Poor thing, she probably got confused...
Ok, time to start my day....wish I ended on a happier note....
ya'll take care!
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Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:19:12 PM | cdj0423
Scores
Standings
Steelers @ Browns
Sunday 09/14/2008
8:15 PM NBC
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Collegeboys team won this weekend too...woohoo!
Our season is off to a good start. I hope your team(s) did well too, but lets be honest here, I only want the STEELERS to go to the Super Bowl...and win! ...lol
Another busy work week ahead for me...I had a customer the other night call me rude and mean....I couldn't believe it!
I was checking her out, she had a piece of tile, it didn't have the scanning sticker on it, so I phoned the department, meanwhile, she indicated it was ONLY, 99 cents...I informed her I needed the product # to key it in...about that time I found it on the side of the tile stamped in ink from the factory...so I hung up, punched the number in, it rang up for 77 cents, which I had informed her...I said..." Oh, this is 77 cents...good buy! that's when she called me mean and rude, that the other stores are never this mean or rude...I said, without a beat, cuz I forgot I was working.....What????......That was mean?...ok, then...here's your receipt have a great evening (disney voice towards the end)...the customers directly behind her said...." Cindi, I have no idea where she got that you were mean or rude"....then they proceeded in a loooong conversation on What I should have said, What I wish I could say, What needed to be said....etc...., which was able to uplift my spirits.. Maybe she understood my GOOD BUY....AS GOOD BYE! Who knows, awwww the joys of retail....lol
Another bbb-beautiful day in SWFL...I think I go say hello to it, before I have to work tonight....Enjoy your day all!
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 9:26:38 AM | cdj0423
In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.
Blaise Pascal 1623 - 1662
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Saturday, September 13, 2008, 8:32:29 AM | cdj0423
After hearing the news this morning that Ike is still pounding the shores of Texas a cute picture is needed. I pray for the safety of the animals too.
Below you can see the "kids", they are all hunting a lizard that's outside the window. Soon after I took this picture, Mercedes told the "boys" to back off. She started growling, hissing...I guess she's a "fierce" hunter...
For about 3 days after this photo, Bentley would stare at this window, looking for a lizard to appear. When he found one outside on the lanai, he stopped his search....whew! He is a funny cat, still has to play "fetch" everyday, he will nip at your heel if you're not paying attention to "his" needs...
"Collegeboy" football team has a home game today, we'll be able to listen via Internet...GO PATRIOTS!
Hubby's out playing a round of golf this morning.
I get to catch up on "cleaning duties"...ug!....we did have pizza last night, so I had better put a game plan together for this evenings meal. emmm??? either bbq or crock pot.. I'll probably try another beaded necklace after I get my "chores" done....better get of this blasted thing... hugs all!
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Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:31:11 PM | cdj0423
Well, what do you think?? I was feeling a little ambitious today, so I made this glass beaded necklace.
You generally use 20g wire, but I didn't want to wrap it around my fingers, so I elected to use a nylon string material. It lays real nice too....I have enough material for 2 more necklaces. I think I might be making a few more...it's fun something different.
Any hoo..just wanted to share, now I need to get into that dang kitchen, got to put some grub on the table...I have no idea what I'm making....it could be a good night for pizza?? Plus, I got a new box of Calgon just waiting for me to open up....can't wait!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 9:41:02 AM | cdj0423
snagged from http://journals.aol.com/jjdolfin9/my-extremely-simple-life/ (Joyce)
The outer bands of rain have arrived from Ike, making our day gloomy, wet, just plain ol' icky outside. I haven't watched the weather report this morning, but last night they mentioned Corpus Cristi TX....all of you in the Texas area take great care...we'll be sending our prayers for safety and minimal damage...
"Collegeboy" called last night, I'm afraid with some bad news...the team doctor wants to "repair" his shoulder, meaning surgery....he goes in for MRA & scan tomorrow, to get a thorough look..and.......we are over 800 miles away!!!!! All I could say last night was who, what?,,,what?... who?..
"frettin" about ain't going to get me nowheres.......CALGON we help!...I'm fillin' up the tub right now
Thats about all I have to report this morning.
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Monday, September 08, 2008, 5:37:32 PM | cdj0423
I had a little extra time this morning, so I thought I would share (brag really..lol). Ok, this was not fair to go against the Texans...at home, but a win is a win...next week facing the Browns on their turf will be...challenging!
Enjoy the highlights!
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On to a new subject....our eldest has a dentist appt today...talk about a challenge! 3 days ago, he came out of his bathroom with a bottle of Crest mouthwash, informing me that "This is the only dentist he needs"...ugh! I think I'll call ahead, so they can have the sedation needle ready....I'm going to need it!...LOL
He's not only this way with dentist...it's pretty much all doctors..I've scheduled the day off, one stress at a time for me folks. I'm sure when he awakes this morning, I will be "informed" again, and again, and again.. about why it isn't necessary for him to go, what is wrong with the dentist (whom he has never met), why don't they have a real job like a football player...yes all of these quotes have been made in the last few days.....the adventures of the "special needs"...hey that's a good book title! I had better copy write it....After today's appt, I'm thinking a beer and CALGON are going to be necessary, cuz today is only the evaluation appt, we have to schedule cleaning next......ugh!
Sunday, September 07, 2008, 7:15:21 AM | cdj0423
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
Marcel Proust
1871 - 1922
I like this, cuz I can picture all of us on earth as different types of flowers....and God just pulls the weeds occasionally....
Make it a Great Day!
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Friday, September 05, 2008, 3:10:41 PM | cdj0423
ARE YOU READY?????
Steelers vs. Texans
Sunday 09/07/2008
1:00 PM CBS
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Friday, September 05, 2008, 9:53:23 AM | cdj0423
Yesterday was the best day for the beach, it might be a lil while before I return.....Hanna is affecting our "Sunshine" state today...overcast, gray skies are today's outcome...All eyes in Florida are focused on Ike....Something, I'm not looking forward too. I know, it gets old for those not in our state, believe me I have been there...We moved here just over a year ago. Our local & state governments are very aware of the weather occurrences, they prepare you well in advance.
The newer homes are required to withstand certain category storms, insurance companies reward those who have shutters, tiled roofs. Old and & new, the majority of the buildings, commercial & residential are concrete block builds...these guys know what they are up against...it's the responsibility of the public to adhere...
Enough, of that on to happier talk....
I'm mailing our 1st "care pkg" to "collegboy" today...Hubby made cookies, I bought the junk food...picked some sea shells @ the beach, and of course enclosed in the "encouraging" card will have a lil cash-o-la! We had better be "rewarded" with great grades..LOL, actually a phone call is the best! He called the other day, needing an iron, but didn't want to spend "his" money at the local Walmart...funny eh? Anyway, I got online, bought the iron....when he's ready he can pick it up at his local Walmart. Don't cha' love online shopping!!!!!!
Well, I'm off got to run to the Post office!!!
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Thursday, September 04, 2008, 4:08:05 PM | cdj0423
The beach was b-beautiful.......
We went to the "seashell beach today"...you can see why I call it that. The water was cooler, so our fall is arriving. Due to the tropical storms of late, the Gulf's (pictured) water color is a deeper blue ..we usually have a teal greenish tint to it, our local river runs from the Gulf to Lake Okeechobee which is in the center part of our state. This Lake has caused the different coloring to the Gulf...fresh water, mud...etc.. If you were interested.
Anyway, the temperature this morning 85+. I only spent 2 hrs, relaxing in the sun, tossing the football to our eldest, and stepping our toes into the water....awww Heaven!
Now I'm going to get off this blasted computer, sit my butt on the couch, find a movie...eat some popcorn, drink a diet coke and call it a day!
Our eldest said "Fred" is saying good morning mom.....
(too funny) so everyone meet Fred...(must be Wilma, Barney, and Betty in the back)....LOL
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Thursday, September 04, 2008, 9:32:46 AM | cdj0423
Got the day off...heading to the beach for a lil sun.
ENJOY YOUR DAY EVERYONE!
Wednesday, September 03, 2008, 9:39:57 AM | cdj0423
The collection has begun....these are a few that I have received since living in SWFL...I do not wish for anymore!! I also have 2 Christmas ornaments...I'm certain "hubby" doesn't like this collection..lol..I would rather collect these, than "Gators"...!
These are all gifts I have received....Collections are dangerous, once you mention something, people will flood you with the item, which isn't a bad thing, it's just I love so many different things. I really have a deep love for Steeple Church's...Just picturing them on the rolling back country hills...awe blissfulness...Lions are another, strong powerful respected..although they will eat anything in their path, not a lot of people seem to dislike them...Like sharks, strange eh?...I have a passion for Noah's ark, different Salt & Pepper shakers too, teapots, all of these various items I have lil bits around our home.
I would love to know some of your favorite collections...post them on your journals...it will be great to see them....
Tuesday, September 02, 2008, 11:17:08 AM | cdj0423
Not much happening on the home front today...Changed our flag outside...living with one season year around, it's nice to set reminders....LOL
Hubby trimmed the hedge this weekend, thus the "droppings" in the back ground..
I closed last night, boy we sure were busy ....I worked the customer service desk...I tell ya, there are all kinds of crazy's out there...people are not afraid to ask for every discount in the world,... It never occurred to me as a consumer, to negotiate, swindle, con...more of a discount on my items purchased...but evidently it happens all the time...the icing on the cake tho was the guy at closing.
Our doors were locked, he had already made his purchase, we were ready to escort him out, when....BAM! he scurries off, yelling...Oops I forgot something....40 minutes folks.....40 minutes after closing.....40 minutes later......he decides that he was done...
I still had my closing paperwork to do, register...etc.. oh well...what cha' going to do? I'm sure we'll have others...
I'm curious tho...
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Sunday, August 31, 2008, 8:44:08 AM | cdj0423
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.
Francis Bacon 1561 - 1626
Another cloudy rainy day ....Gustav's outer bands have reached us...Oh, boy is this a big storm, me along with the rest of our beautiful nation are praying for the safety of others.... As for Hanna the best we can hope for is she'll bounce off the coast and head back out to sea!
Friday, August 29, 2008, 9:06:08 AM | cdj0423
Ok, there are days, months, years that seem to just speed by like a jet plane..
....August 08' has been one of those months for me...seriously, where did the days go? Don't cha'just hate planning so far in advance also??? I mean, my calendar has markings for Oct & Nov, already... jeepers!...LOL Really, when the "boys" were younger I had events all the time on the calendar...but, we have moved pass that...it's "Our" time...wish I had some control on time moving by soooo quickly..., the "hubby' would argue...and say I have had "all" the control since he said I do....LOL
Enough of that....today is another "work" day...at least I'll be able to have dinner with the family tonight...I have no idea what I'm going to make...we ate at Mexican restaurant last night...absolutely my fav now...called Iguana Mia....."My Lizard"
doesn't sound very appealing, that's why it has taken me a year to go investigate..hey, down here they really eat "gator" so I want to make sure what's being served on the menu...LOL...but contrary to it's label the food is great...all fresh, hot delicious!!
Y'all have a great day!
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Thursday, August 28, 2008, 5:51:03 PM | cdj0423
I didn't get a thing done today...which made it fun....just ran around the with "eldest", downloaded some music, played with the "kids"...read some journals...shopped a lil..now we're going out for dinner.. Y'all have a great evening!
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Thursday, August 28, 2008, 7:58:45 AM | cdj0423
A wealthy old Gentleman decides to go on a
hunting safari in Africa , taking his faithful, elderly Jack Russell Terrier named Killer along for the company.
One day the old Jack Russell starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.
The old Jack Russell thinks, 'Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!' Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to leap, the old Jack Russell exclaims loudly, 'Boy, that was one delicious leopard! I wonder if there are any more around here?'
Hearing this, the young leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him, and he slinks away into the trees. 'Whew!', says the leopard, 'That was close! That old Jack Russell nearly had me!'
Meanwhile, a monkey, who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard.
So, off he goes, but the old Jack Russell sees him heading after the leopard with great speed and figures that something must be up.
The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans, and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard. The young leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, 'Here, monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!'
Now, the old Jack Russell sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back and thinks, 'What am I going to do now?'
Instead of running, however, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old Jack Russell says...
'Where's that monkey? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another leopard!'
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:22:04 AM | cdj0423
Guess what...the hubby did it....his desk is clean!!!!!! It took an extra day, but hey folks this is great!!
Now we have to pay attention to Gustav!!! Fay has left so much water around here we just cant afford any more...I know, no one else wants this storm to come near them...I pray everyone heeds the warnings...
"Collegeboy" woke me up this morning...1st he calls the home number, that caused my blissful slumber to come to an end...I grabbed the phone the same time the fax beeping went off (not a pleasant way to clear the cobwebs..then, my cell phone went off... I leap out of bed to try a find the darn thing...I can hear it, but my eyes are crusted over..my feet didn't cooperate, by the time I find it, he had hung up...then he called his brothers cell phone, bro answer arousing his slumber...this in a span of 2 minutes.. when he handed the call to me, "collegeboy" wanted information regarding financial aid package..
I was barely able to articulate a hello good morning, physically my body thinks it's still in the bedroom, now he wants me to use my brain, regarding a finance, before I pee or have a cup of coffee????
Have a great day folks...I have to look for financial aid info....
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Monday, August 25, 2008, 12:26:06 PM | cdj0423
I awoke this morning on a mission....I had to rid ourselves of this clutter...why I ask you do we (I) accumulate so much paper crap-o-la?? Jeepers!
I started to cleanse and rearrange...when hubby started to break out into a cold sweat...he hates...I mean just loathes the idea of throwing something away...cuz he just might need it ...who knows...someday this "gadget" might be useful, or hey, this scrap a paper has some number or it....if I could remember what the number is for I might need it, so I had better keep all of the other 5 millions scraps of paper...
Well, my cleansing lasted 10 minutes at best...I was only able to clear my desk, cuz "hubby" really was starting to hyperventilate...He needed to leave for work, but wanted to make sure I was not going to throw any vital information out...he promised tonight when I'm at work that the "cleaning" shall be done... I have had those promises before...we'll just take the wait & see approach.
"Collegeboy" is adjusting...thankfully. We on the other hand need to be sedated daily...LOL Our eldest is taking the separation the best, hubby & I thought he would have the toughest time adjusting.
Well, I suppose I should saddle up the broom and start after those pesky dust bunnies...You'll have a great day!
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Sunday, August 24, 2008, 4:08:13 PM | cdj0423
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
Vince Lombardi 1913 - 1970
Considering we are at the start of football season, I thought this might be the appropriate quote(s) for today. Lombardi never coached my fine "winning" team, but I will not hold that against the man...LOL
I will be cheering 3 teams this year.....1st and foremost the best team in the NFL...our beloved STEELERS
2nd...my "collegboy" PATRIOTS
and anybody who plays the Dallas cowboys I will cheer for you to beat them..don't ask me why...I just have never liked the Cowboys...they aren't even in the STEELERS division, and I want them too lose...sorry fans! I'm sure they are a few of you who hate the STEELERS...Why you would choose to hate such a winning team is beyond me....LOL
Good luck NFL fans!
You all have an enjoyable afternoon/evening!
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Saturday, August 23, 2008, 10:59:25 AM | cdj0423
We've got sunshine!!!! Eureka!...I can open my eyes....although it might be around briefly.....Fay is a stubborn guest that just won't leave FL alone!!!! How rude! She has visited the whole state, brought moisture from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts...we are defiantly ready for her departure!
The hubby's in the yard trying to catch up on the jungle...funny how a "lil" rain will make things grow!! The "kids" are all on the lanai watching this strange occurrence blinking their lil bitty eyes from the brightness...
I'm trying to get ahead of the game..I have a day off today...and I'm not going to do chores ...I repeat NOT GOING TO CLEAN, DO LAUNDRY....well maybe a lil....BUT I'M GOING TO ENJOY TODAY SOMEHOW!
I haven't figured out today's plans, but I will find something fun to do!
We still haven't found a house.....very sick...sick...sick....I mean sick about this....I think I'm up against the Lord on this one...every time I find a home, evenif it's a Short sale, foreclosure, just a normal listing home, we have had some paper glitch in the system, and the home is not really for sale, or not listed properly...anyway all events have fallen through... I guess he doesn't want us to buy a home here is SWFL..or rather I haven't been listening to what I'm suppose to be doing.... We have never gone through a mess like this...our agent will remember us forever....Right now, I'm just shaking my head trying to figure out what to do next...I have downsized, dreamt big, different neighborhoods...even our own...the only thing we haven't done, is asked our landlord if she wants to sell us this home....we know what she would like as a price, she wants toooooo much for it...she like so many others bought in 2005...they can't recoop that investment for a while... so here we are blessed to have a roof over our heads....I'm truely....truely blessed..we'll find a home to purchase...sometime, don't know where or when...but I know we will.....
Have a great day all!
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 1:54:35 PM | cdj0423
Fay said hello today...I'm grateful that she had little impact on my life, but I'm sorry and sending my prayers for those families who lost someone as her result.
She came across this morning around 5 am... has finally left us as I write...we experienced some trees down in the "hood"...our location is clearly away for any Gulf flood zone...thankfully...our lights "flickered" occasionally, but we never lost power...our community however was effected by a population of 4000+ home without power for a few hours...south in Everglade City and Marco Island the impact is greater...30,000+ without power....minimal flooding ( 8" of water on the coast is minimal) I think she even missed the "high" tide effect as well......
I just wanted to give a brief update...
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Sunday, August 17, 2008, 10:03:37 AM | cdj0423
Nature does nothing uselessly.
Aristotle
The reason for todays quote summed up in one word "FAY".
Hello again gang...we're back...we moved "collegeboy" into his new living quarters for this year. I'll spend time later going thru our days leading up to "letting go"...... for now we are safe, home and preparing for FAY....
I'm not sure I agree with Aristotle on this quote...I believe this storm is useless(ly), cuz..emotionally, physically, and any other ly I can conjure up...I just don't have the strength to take her on right now, but we will or rather we HAVE TO since she's coming directly at us for the moment...hopefully she stays as a tropical storm then will have no worries...we will have buckets I mean barrels of rain to contend with tho....
Got to run....got loads of stuff to catch up on..
take care all!
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 9:10:35 AM | cdj0423
We hit the trail today! I'm confident we will be on the road, heading north....sometime.....today....(I hope)...fingers crossed.
I know hubby is going to be on a mission to get us up there & back in "record" time, but I'm willing to convince him to stop, smell the roses approach might be better ( at least for me)
Our eldest is running through a mix of emotions, having his brother leave, being "stuck" with his parents...not much fun for him I'm afraid, but we will try to make the best out of it! If it was "collegeboy" having to be stuck with his parents as an only child..he would relish the lifestyle!!!
Pose' I should be packin' our bags...ready ourselves for dat dare dusty trail...Ya'll keep us in your thoughts and prayers, cuz I'ma frettin a lil dare fillies & fellas......LOL
Bye ya'll
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 9:38:36 AM | cdj0423
Well, "collegeboy" is sure making it easier for us to move him into his dorm!!!
Sunday afternoon as I was leaving work, I called him to see what the plans were.....he didn't answer his phone, so I figured he was "working out" or whatever....anywhooo...about an hour later he calls back, tells me he's hanging out with a group of friends wanting to spent their time together before he leaves....nice!, Oh and by the way we've been muddin' that's why I didn't answer my phone, ANDDDDDDDD the Jeep got stuck in some really deep mud, we had a tough time getting her out, but we did...it just lost a little radiator fluid...cuz, I guess it got a clogged up somehow..blah, blah, blah....but we got it out...it'll be alright.... WHEW!
Now, my thought process on this went...how "wonderful" that his friends wanted to share their time together, tooo..
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME...GRRRR
I wasn't sure how bad the Jeep could be, so I decided to take the wait a see approach...wrong!!!!!
He arrived home (thankfully) after a few stops along the way...(the radiator had lost a lil fluid remember) He awoke his brother in the middle of the night to assist in the process of "pushing" the vehicle the last few blocks from home.......(no comment!) Excuse me, while I take a little time to re coop.........
(Jepordy theme here...)
Ahem, ok I'm better now I'll continue....
I had to work early yesterday morning, so when I opened the garage saw the Jeep home (note, I didn't know they had "helped" her home) I was relieved!
I was running late so I'll insert similar pic (not our own) to give you an idea of the "flith"...its a pretty close comparison tho!
The hubby stopped by my work, to tell me how the Jeep arrived home, and the lengths its going to take to "clean" her inside and out.....yes folks...inside & out....
Collegeboy spent several hours yesterday with the power washer. We "re"supplied her with radiator fluid (seeing how she lost a little) filters...etc....whatever else cuz...we leave this week for KY and college"boy" needs a vehicle and.....
I DO NOT WANT TO SPEND ANYMORE MONEY!!!!!!!!
now you know why he's making it easier to move him......
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Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8:21:14 PM | cdj0423
I got "burned" today by our eldest....his needs may be special, but his sarcasm is not..... He is like his father....very, very competitive, and win at any cost, but his wit is all mine.....after teasing one another at dinner, he decided he should have the final say and I quote...."Mom, I burned you like a gas grill"....
I ask ya, how do you respond to that??????
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8:23:42 AM | cdj0423
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.
Michelangelo 1475 - 1564
This quote is in regards to ones imagination. How brilliant an artist. I look at marble and see........marble! My talent is not limited though....I look at a guitar, I see a guitar...piano, drums...LOL I have no idea how you paint a bowl of fruit on a canvas...for that matter how you paint anything...even a room!
Have a great day all!
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Saturday, August 09, 2008, 5:39:45 PM | cdj0423
We only have a week left with collegeboy....Off to the University he goes....pooey!! Here are some pics to share...
I'll post more later....I've just got off work, so a lil tried...
Have a great nite all!
Wednesday, August 06, 2008, 10:21:46 AM | cdj0423
Today's weather is......um lets see ..... can anyone take a guess????
On today's agenda we have....cleaning, bill paying, cookie making, and a lil time in the sun...pretty easy day. Love to reLAX on my days off of work. Speaking of which, everyone should know by now I work for a large retail "do it yourself" not HD company....
We got zapped by lightning the other day...here's the scenario, I'm working outside in the garden, watching this storm approach for about an hour or so. Once I could hear the thunder I decided it was time to call the department gurus to close the gates to let me go inside....Well, they proceed to tell me I have to wait for thunder and lightning...as if on cue CRACK! BOOM!, I say close enough???? You do not carry enough insurance if I get injured, so I'm leaving, you can close the gates when you feel like it, then I hang up the phone...
I start towards the door, when the Operations Manager comes outside to greet me, holding a set of keys....LO & behold??? He says ...I hear you want to go inside??? (with humor, we have a great management staff), I said, about time what took soooooo long...He says, he thinks the storm is still 10 to 15 minutes away, but since I "ASKED" so politely he'll close the gates. I informed him that if he wished to watch the storm for the next 10 to 15 minutes go right ahead, I will be inside keeping my butt safe! The big coward decides to walk inside with me, not 2 seconds after we have entered the building.....CRACK BOOM BOOM...lights flicker....then out they go...we got hit! I looked at him, then looked at my "pretend" watch on my wrist, and say 10 to 15?
Now, here was the fun part...our computer system is plugged into the electric outlets throughout the store...I mention this because, when you get struck by lightning and the lights go out...so does your computer systems....after the flickering about a minute or so, everything regenerated...although we had power to everything, it doesn't mean they are working properly...again, folks sorry but I must state these simple rules....anyway, we have a plan in place for such occurrences. If you are struck by lightning, and the computers have to reboot, if the customer wants to continue their purchase, we must hand write each ticket. You want me to repeat the last sentence for you? Ok, you get the point...some folks here did not.
As the management is passing out the folders, calculators, assembling associates as (runners) they have a very important job, they find each item for the customer write down the item # with price, return it to the cashier so we may HAND WRITE the sale. This took about 2- 3 minutes..max
Now I ask you as a customer....if you were in a store that just got struck by lightning, How important is it for you to purchase your 2 wicker hanging baskets and bug spray?? Because my 1st customer evidently thought this purchase was very much a priority and asked????
ARE THE COMPUTERS OUT??? BECAUSE I HAVE TO PURCHASE THESE, NOW WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO??? HOW ARE YOU GOING TO FIX IT!!!!!!!
I'm not kidding folks..
In my best Disney voice, I reply. I'm sorry, but we did get struck by lightning thus causing our systems to be effected. I will HAND WRITE, your purchase if you wish to proceed.....
ANGRY CUSTOMER(AC) WELL, HOW LONG IS THIS GOING TO TAKE??? I NEED TO GET HOME YOU KNOW, MY HUSBAND IS EXPECTING ME...
Disney Voice(DV).....Are you going to make a purchase with us today?
(AC) AM I GOING TO GET A DISCOUNT???
(DV) Do you have a coupon????
So that is how my Monday at work went, (AC) didn't have a coupon, and I didn't give her a discount....
lets think about this....If I had the ability to "fix" being struck by lightning....
DO YOU REALLY THINK I WOULD BE A CASHIER @ LOWES???
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Monday, August 04, 2008, 4:08:19 PM | cdj0423
We went on a tour yesterday of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates... To say Edison kept busy is an understatement to say the least....He had his hand in everything!!!! What a remarkable man....Henry Ford and Firestone were his good buddies too...can you blame them...Old Tom was trying to figure out a cheaper way to make rubber....never was able to figure that one out tho....rats...I wish we would have stayed with his "steam" engine for cars tho!!!! Better gas mileage...Enjoy the show!
Sunday, August 03, 2008, 10:05:30 AM | cdj0423
Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other.
Erma Bombeck 1927 - 1996
You got to love Erma!
Friday, August 01, 2008, 2:58:15 PM | cdj0423
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH MINUTES IN THE DAY TO GET WHAT I NEED TO GET DONE.....NOT ENOUGH CALGON TO SOOOOOOOOTH MY SOUL....NOT ENOUGH MEDICINE TO HELP MY ANXIOUSNESS ....NOT ENOUGH...???? WHATEVER ELSE THERE IS NOT ENOUGH OF!!!!!!!!!!!
MORE LATER....
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Thursday, July 31, 2008, 5:11:49 PM | cdj0423
I just got back from the grocery store....whew doggies!!!
The college boy will be leaving soon, that will be helpful!! Course I did try to shop for at least a 10 day week, got to stretch the dough where you can you know!
We're in the middle of planning our "road" trip...boo hoo. :( I hate all these emotions I'm dealing with...it's soooo cool for him to be leaving, attending school, meeting new people, seeing different things, but...rats...where did the time go eh?
I'm off tommorrow...think I just head to the beach and chill!
Later cats!
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 10:20:05 AM | cdj0423
Well, we certainly have been busy with the home plans...back & forth.. pre-approves, taxes, 2nd mortgages, buying a short sale home is a headache.....I do not recommend this for the faint hearted. The upside is the investment with the deals to be had in a buyers market....At this point I'm not certain if we even have the home...ugh!
The work front has kept my mind occupied to say the least...I have been on a close schedule for a while, which is ok I am able to sleep in, but the "boys" have to fend for themselves at dinner time. I have used the "crock" a couple of times and as I sit here I'm currently thinking what do I have to put into it for tonight's dinner....hum???? I think spaghetti is on the menu for tonight!
I can have a nice green tossed salad, along with garlic bread...that should make them happy...ok that's done.
Our days are being numbered with the amount to time left with the college boy....It's making my heart sink just to think about him leaving. We have pretty much "covered" all the basic needs. I'm sure we'll have to get one or two items once we move him in to his dorm.
Speaking of college boy, I guess he had a great night last Friday, playing softball for the church. It was the final game...he asked us to come, then we reminded him every time "we" attend a game something happens and he doesn't play well, so we would love to watch, or we can stay home, of course he recants and tells us to stay put...with that said, he comes home with the heroic tale of tie game, bases loaded, 2 outs, he's up to bat has a 3-2 pitch and.......yes he hits a double to bring in the winning run....errr! Most of our videos are of him playing football are, not getting the pass, or dropping the ball, or getting an injury, then when we are not around, the catches the winning ball or in this case wins for the softball team.. He should be successful at college, because we will not be able to attend the majority of his games....LOL
Have a great day all.....
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 10:25:23 PM | cdj0423
ENJOY THE VIDEO OF SWAN LAKE...YOU CAN REALLY APPRECIATE THEIR TALENT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOqxSaW05p4
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 9:39:17 AM | cdj0423
go ahead...enjoy!!!!! Great therapy!
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Sunday, July 27, 2008, 1:39:55 PM | cdj0423
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.
Jesse Owens
1913 - 1980
This was the most fitting quote for me today.....We have received news that our #1 favorite home, if we could possibly even get this dream home, that life is sooooo sweet we love this home, offer has been accepted....
The search is over, 2 years of Internet, 4 months of hearing nothing from the bank, over....We are tentatively scheduled to close Aug 21...YIPPY!!!
Here's the scenario. We had scheduled 3 - 4 homes to look at in this newer development. The first 2 were rather depressing, number 3 was a great home, 2 story, 3 car garage, pool, 4 bd, 3 bath...beautiful...but not perfect. I didn't want to live in a two story. I knew I would have issues with laundry downstairs, my arthritis moving everyday up & down, up & down...blah, blah...but yet it was a beautiful home, and with the market in our favor could I possibly "live" with those aches & pains, and use this as an investment opportunity? Now, here is where God comes in to play...this is great.....When we were discussing those very issues, we were traveling around the "hood", trying to find our last scheduled home, when our realtor took a wrong turn. She decided to pull into the nearest driveway to turn around when I said...I wish we could find a ranch, with a 3 car that would fit in our budget....
(this is where you will hear music from above...you know the AWWWWW being sung in a soprano key by a choir of angel)
...because, low and behold the very house was right here in front of us, we were in the driveway....We all looked at one another, without missing a beat our faithful realtor calls the listing agents phone number, we wait a half a second.....then we were given the permission to enter the property. This is a never lived in, built in 2006 brand spanking new 4 bd, 3 bath, 3 car ranch home.
There are still a couple of pieces to the puzzle that need to be put together. So when we are at the closing table, we have signed all the 500 sheets of paper, is when we will call this our home, until then you will all have to wait for the pics...but for now we are livin' the "dream"!
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Monday, July 21, 2008, 1:53:28 PM | cdj0423
Since I have been busy with work the past 7 days...I now have to fit in all my errands, extras , before work again tomorrow.
Whew...I have already gone to Target got the college boy a microwave, refrig, calculator and other misc school supplies, found a neat laundry basket, it's a backpack tote
I don't know if he'll use it...I might just have to bring it back...bought a laundry basket too just in case....
I have to search for lamp, waste basket, coffee pot, mugs, glassware, microwave plates, all that are in this home somewhere??? I bought sheets, mattress cover, last week...we have enough towels to supply an army he can grab those, along with hangers ...I still need to purchase, paper & ink cartridges for his printer, he has all the necessities for computer, except I have to find surge protectors......CALGON!!!!!
I scheduled an appointment @ 4 today to get my nails done...Hubby wants to meet at Realtors office @ 3, he thru that in a couple of minutes ago.....after my nails, we have to go to Verizon to get new phones for the boys...both have key pad issues....dinner sometime after that... CALGON!!!
Dont even ask about the housework around here... I had to do a quick run thru the other day before work...got the laundry done too...did I mention I have lost 17 pounds, hubby has lost 22...I have 10 more for my goal weight and you all know thats going to take forever!!!!! I was going to do my 30 minute workout this morning but was lagging behind my fixed scheduled....LOL
I can always make an excuse to miss workouts!!! LOL Maybe before bed tonight so I dont feel too guilty.....time for me to go on a seek and find mission before the realtor!!!
LATER GATORS!!!
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Sunday, July 20, 2008, 6:57:52 AM | cdj0423
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M Schulz 1922 - 2000
I always wondered where I heard this saying...now I'm glad to share with all of you!
the last 7 days have been brutal..the last 4 days I have been schedule close, open, close, and finally open...all this cuz I went out of town ...whew...retail is awful! Cant wait for my day off tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 8:05:34 PM | cdj0423
I have been so busy lately...I could just spit! My desk looks like a pile of junk...folders, bills, camera, pens...I should just take a pic of it, but I'm too embarrassed to share with everyone. Maybe tomorrow.. I finally get to go into work late, so I will have time to catch up on "housework" you know the drill..., laundry, cleaning, paying bills, never mind the checkbook, which was to be balanced 16 days ago...whew dog!
Then you folks...I have to catch up on the college visit...You people in the south are warm and hospitable...I loved KY. I think that college boy made a great choice! ( Y'all from the south do not find this amazing, but us other folk might, or at least I did LOL.....) They have porches!!! with rocking chairs on em! And they sit in their rockin' chairs to watch the world go by!!! They had rockin' chairs in the Knoxville airport, just to watch the planes, in the restrooms for moms to nurse their babies....The only time I have seen rockin' chairs are the ones for sale at Cracker Barrel...LOL I know, I know I'm a nut, but to relax in a chair and do nothing, wow how nice that would be!
Well, I'm off to catch up with the family, (my own) been so busy I have no idea what they are up too....I'll give y'all the 411 on the college visit tomorrow... thats if I get my chores done 1st!
Have a great night all!
I thought I would let everyone know, that our "boys" aka STEELERS had a bye this weekend....We sure needed the rest, we're a little battered, and bruised, but we shall persevere ....
...lol
