Friday Chatter

cakana

We don't have any plans other than to relax, BBQ and putter around the house. My idea of a perfect weekend.

Same here!

I'm so ready for this weekend. 

 We've been planning on taking FSD (Future Step Daughter) to the carnival on Friday b/c it is the wristband night.  She was really bratty on Wed so we told her if she continued to act that way we wouldn't be going to the carnival.  Yesterday she was very good.  I'm hoping she is today too b/c if we don't get to go, I may just be more disappointed than she is.  Although, I'm thinking if we don't go, we go visit my grandfather instead (he literally lives along the edge of the park where it is) she gets to see what she missed and while we're there I can wander over and get yummy carnival food....

 We're also going to 6-Flags on Monday, FSD will be back w/ her mother by then, but I'm supposed to go on the 9th to help chaperon the youth from our church and the plan is for her to come along for that since they have an extra ticket.  She doesn't know this yet though. But on Monday FFIL and I are going to rid the sky coaster again.  We did, for the first time, for his birthday just a couple weeks ago.  Here's FH pic he took w/ his cell phone:

He took a video too, which I'm told it's funny to listen to me and FFIL screaming.  It's on my facebook page, if you want to see that.

mrstjohnson

My boss pulled some strings and she will now be seeing the docs at University of Michigan medical center.  I am so happy.  Her first appt. isn't until July, but hopefully there is a cancellation and we can get in earlier.

  Good thoughts for that working out.  I cannot fathom having a doctor for your CHILD who isn't doing his best.  I mean, we all suffer through things as adults (I had one who, in the 10 minutes he saw me after a car accident, prescribed me two drugs for a sinus infection that I'm allergic to...)  But when it comes to your kids... geez...

I talked to my grandmother yesterday, who offered to put me on her prayer list - which usually works, so, there we go.

The landscaper was supposed to be here today btwn 9-10 (since he didn't come Weds)... it's 10:20, he's not here.  I hate that.  I'd like to be outside, but I can't if I have to wait for the doorbell to ring to let him into the yard and keep the dogs inside.  Annoyed.

My mom retires today.... HOORAY FOR MOM!!!!  HAPPY RETIREMENT!!! 

Paige, you've been on our prayer list...but a little extra sure doesn't hurt!

Thank you Cathy.  It' a bit like trying to climb a steep hill pushing a big boulder!

I'm also sending JobJobJobNowNowNow vibes to Glenda & Paige!

Paige, congrats to your mom on her retirement!!!

Our long weekend plans consist mainly of yard work and starting work on getting the orange clay stains (from our days of no grass) out of the house.  Did I ever post the sod pics here?  I know I did on FB, but can't remember if I did here as well.

We're also planning to go to our friends' house on Saturday for a cookout (see, here in the south, barbecue is a FOOD, not an activity ).  Their boxer, who is Harry's best bud next to Sammy, has cancer again.  He went through chemo last year, but it's back.  At this point they're not sure if they want to subject him to anymore surgeries, because the tumors will continue to come back.  So, sadly, this weekend may be one of the last times Harry gets to play with his bud.   Ok, here come the tears...sorry guys, didn't mean to get anyone sad today.

Glenda, I am going to be right there beside you lifting him up!!!  Sometimes a woman's work is never done...especially when you have to do everything and boost their egos too, lol!

Paige, I am still keeping you in my strongest vibes!  Happy Retirement to your MOM!!!!  Whoohoo!  After the last several weeks here at the office I sometimes wish I was there too, lol!  I still have a few years to go!

I plan on having 3 whole days in my yard this weekend too!!!!  Usually we have to travel a few hours aways for a family gathering at the cemetary and we come back and do a Memorial Day annual cookout.  Gathering was changed to last weekend this year and the cookout people are at their beach house this year.  Actually I am not a bit unhappy cause that means 3 whole days at home with hubby and the boys and flowers and dirt and worms

I just blew a gasket.... I may be hormonal.

The landscaper showed up an hour late, but didn't come to the front door to ask for access to the yard, as we requested twice this week.  Nope, I heard the neighbor's dogs barking, looked outside, and there he was with a ladder up against the fence, his head poked over.  The maintenance guy had suggested that he could just hop the fence, but I specifically said, no, just come to the front door and I'll let them in thru the garage.

I was MAD and he knew it and was stuttering trying to find words.  He thought he was supposed to be here at 10:30.  I was told btwn 9-10.  Hopping the fence idea may have come from the maintenance man, so I have to stop being pissed at him.  I walked away and told him I was going inside to calm down.

aerial1313

So, sadly, this weekend may be one of the last times Harry gets to play with his bud.   Ok, here come the tears...sorry guys, didn't mean to get anyone sad today

I am so sorry to hear this....I will cry with you, I so understand their indecision.  Harry you give your best bud sloppy kisses from us and tell him we will be thinking about him!

Heather, I'm sorry to read about your friend's boxer.  So sad...

Paige, I feel your pain.  Late people are a pet peeve of mine, though I'd have to say, the run-around you are getting would tick me off even more.

I thought today would be quiet here at work, but it seems the need to call Tina and have her do stuff is still great.  I'm not coming in on Monday, no matter how much they beg.

I'm sorry to hear about the Boxer :(

I WAnna see the video of the sky coaster thingy!! I don't think I could ever go on one of those, scares the bejesus outta me!! today is ok so far, happy its not raining, also VERY happy that Zoey didn't seem too upset about all the thunder last night, just a little bit of barking, but no fear issues. My BF's not so smart little dog Amber has a dog house our front, but chooses to stand in the rain, then went and crawled under the house, so she was soaking wet and now muddy. Nice.

my best friend is into astrology, she called me this morning and was telling me days that big stuff might happen. So i'm curious to see what happens. I've always known that *someday* BF might just up and leave. I'm still not sure how I'd feel about that yet. but whatever happens happens. Obviously he doesn't seem very happy with where he is right now with all the drinking problems. I dunno. I just know that life would DRASTICALLY change with out him, I'd probably have to re-home the donks and would be extremely lucky to keep my home & Zoey and the cats.

Still though, dunno if it'd be good or bad. I would just miss my donks. Is any one else into astrology?

edit: stupid chrome, why doesn't it let you format your postings??

Glenda, all good vibes and crossed fingers and paws coming your way.

Paige, I absolutely hate it when the yard guys aren't consistent with times/days.  The guys that do mine came on Thursday afternoons for months then all of a sudden switched to Wednesday and now they go back and forth.  Dudes, if I'm expected to keep the doggy door locked while your're here, I*need*to*be*able*to*count*on*you*being*here*on*a*certain*day.  Is that too much to ask? Actually, Max gets so worked up about the leaf blower that he tears from living room to family room like a nut case and he seems to totally forget that he has a door in the bedroom, but I can't take that chance.

Looks like the rain may have stopped.  The sun is out, but it's still chilly.  I think I'll keep the cushions and towels in for one more day anyway.

Joyce

ETA:  Glenda, I know NM is pretty hot.  It's a desert state, but there's no humidity either and that can make a  big difference.

Not into astrology, but Akyra, I wanted to say, that, even if faced with losing your donkeys, you are stronger than you think and you will survive if the b/f leaves.  I was terrified of leaving my husband, but it is 12 years later and I'm in a good place financially and emotionally.  I did what I had to to get by and keep one dog and my cat (plus my son) and it worked out for the best, even though it was hard at first.

Totally unrelated, I just read that Gary Coleman passed away.

sharismom

Not into astrology, but Akyra, I wanted to say, that, even if faced with losing your donkeys, you are stronger than you think and you will survive if the b/f leaves.  I was terrified of leaving my husband, but it is 12 years later and I'm in a good place financially and emotionally.  I did what I had to to get by and keep one dog and my cat (plus my son) and it worked out for the best, even though it was hard at first.

Totally unrelated, I just read that Gary Coleman passed away.

You know I guess people with kids makes ends meet all the time ( espeically single ones) I guess my donks are like my giant fuzzy kids. My mortgage is quite a bit higher than the last time i was living alone ( and I struggled then).

Part of me wants to get a ocean container and convert it into a one bedroom mini home, and then get my house into condition where someone could rent it out. and I'd live in my little container lol with my Zoe bug

Yeah, I saw that about Gary Coleman.  I'm not sure that I'm sad about it.  Part of me almost feels better for him that he's not struggling anymore.  I'm sure his family/friends wish for something else. 

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Paige, I absolutely hate it when the yard guys aren't consistent with times/days. 

Here's me being a brat about it.... He came last week to start the sprinkler system - after he left, he didn't tell me there was anything wrong that he'd need to come back for.  Showed up on Sunday afternoon, unannounced, asking to get into the backyard so he could put fertilizer/weed killer down that wasn't safe for the dogs.  Didn't come on Weds morning as scheduled, because he had car trouble (that's the one I'm least concerned with, crap happens, no biggie... even if it took them until noon to tell me).  Then today, show up an hour late and try to scale my fence after I specifically requested that not happen.  (The other maintenance guy was running around last week telling any/everyone our garage passcode ... luckily, the damn thing doesn't work anymore, so the code doesn't work, but have a little common sense!  This is downtown Denver, where drunks, druggies, and homeless folks are wandering around constantly.  Just tell them how to get into our garage where furniture is stored, direct access to our back yard - good idea, you tool.)

AAAnnnyway.  I called my mom and it almost didn't sound like her - she was so excited she sounded like a young girl!  Parents are having king crab legs for dinner up at their camp, accompanied my champagne she got from her coworkers.  YAY for retirement. lol  She's just barely old enough to qualify, but my dad is 9 years older than her and she wants to spend as much time with him as possible.  Can't blame her.

My oldest sister & uncle have the same birthday this Sunday - which is the same day as KAREN'S (kpwlee)!  Happy early Birthday, Karen, in case you're too busy enjoying your weekend and don't see us.  :)

akyramoto82

Part of me wants to get a ocean container and convert it into a one bedroom mini home, and then get my house into condition where someone could rent it out. and I'd live in my little container lol with my Zoe bug

See?  Now you're thinking!  This could lead to an idea that is very workable.