Monday Chatter

Geez, I go home for the weekend and everything explodes here.  So glad Steph's little bro' is okay - could've been a lot worse than cervical strain.  Quanah, stay with Anne - you'll like it at her place!  Candace, so glad the flooding is subsiding and your family is safe.

Lauren, congrats - I love the pic!

Sharon, it's Monday, so use whatever excuse you need to get through the day.

I hope Cathy's having fun visiting with her BFF.

Courtney, your story about not being able to get into the school with your access card made me immediately think of the Larson cartoon where the kid is trying to open the door which says "pull", but he is trying to push it.  Above the doorway "School for the Gifted."

Jackie, sorry your Saturday plans were a blowout due to the weather.

My weekend was less than exciting, except for the part where the Dobe mix puppy leaped up at my face when I was at the shelter and gave me a huge slurp right on the mouth!

It's so nice this morning with temps in the low 60's and clear blue skies.  :) 

Said goodbye to my friend who is moving to Tennessee next week.  Lots of tears were shed.  I'm going to miss her. 

I hear ya' on the end of month stuff, Sharon.  I better get busy myself.

Hugs to those who need them. 

I've been here for two hours and I want to bash somebody's head in with the 2 x 4 already.

Lauren:  you made a stunning bride.  So glad everything went well.

This was some crazy I-dog weekend !!

Deb W.

iluvjamison

I've been here for two hours and I want to bash somebody's head in with the 2 x 4 already.

You aren't the only one, Deb....

I was supposed to have an early meeting this morning.  There have been some issues with this employee & even though he isn't my employee, so to speak, my boss wanted me to meet with him.  He claimed that he didn't have time during the day to meet with me, but that he could meet me early one morning.  We agreed to meet this morning at 6:30.  I got here at 6:20 this morning ready to meet with the guy, & he didn't show up.  At 8 this morning, I sent him an email asking why he didn't show up this morning.  I also cc'd my boss.  (The meeting was listed on our work calendar, so she would have asked how it went.  I wanted her to know ahead of time that it didn't happen.)  The douchebag replies "We'll have to find another morning to meet.  I just couldn't get myself out of bed this morning." 

My boss stepped in, & has now mandated that he meet with me today.  I wonder if she's going to sit in on the meeting.  If not, I'm going to shred him...

ETA;  I am in full blown pms mode.

Another ETA:  The weather is fantastic here today.  It's nice & cool, which is a very welcome change.

Well, I've had a fun morning already.  The upstairs toilet is leaking.  Badly enough that a few hours saturates a full size bath towel.  I finally got smart and just shut off the water to the tank.....duh.  But, the plumber has been here.  And, will be coming back with parts.  The seranade has been lovely.  NOT.

They don't like being crated.  I get that and I don't blame them.  However, it's that or take them all out to the RV so the poor man can work.  When he called I asked which he preferred......told them if he didn't mind the racket, I'd crate and shut doors, but if he did, I'd put them in the RV.  Said tht the noise wouldn't bother him....but, it sure is bugging the heck out of ME.

Raining here and rather unpleasant weather wise which means that they didn't really run and burn off energy either.  Can I have a do over on the morning please?

Steph?  How is your brother doing? And any word on the little jerk being punished?  DH said that's called spearing and usually the kid would be tossed out of the game at the very least.  Candace, any word from family?  Anne......have you figured out an escape proof something?

Lauren.  You are absolutely beautiful and your sneak preview is lovely. Can't wait to see more pics.  Why people feel the need to create such pre-wedding drama is beyond me......

OK, off to do more settling......have a wonderful day all!  Even if it is a Monday.

Somebody seriously needs to hold me back.

Deb W.

miranadobe:

BlackLabbie:

Thank you so much everyone for keeping my brother in your thoughts-

How is he feeling today??  Any developments in the team? 

He's going to his doctor this afternoon for a check-up. My brother wants the "all clear" to play football again, he doesn't want to miss practice. ARE YA KIDDING ME?!?!?! I told him to take a break for at least a few days, at least.

Yesterday the ENTIRE football team stopped over at my parents house, and 1 of the coaches brought dinner. How sweet was that? It melted my heart.

Haven't heard anything about the kid who hit my brother or their team. I guess the kid was crying his eyes out while the loaded Joey into the ambulance, and that's why the coaches still let him play, to get him back to feeling normal or something I guess.

 

I just copied and pasted this update from the Sunday chat (so it might look a little off).

Deb, I'm afraid to ask why you need holding back.

Stephanie, the little bruiser SHOULD have been crying his eyes out.  He could have caused some serious damage "playing" that way.  And, the coach was STILL wrong, regardless of his reasons, to allow the boy back into the game at all.  The refs shouldn't have allowed it either.  One of the many things kids should learn from team sports is that there are consequences to their actions.  What?  When he mows someone down with a car is he going to turn on the tears and except the cops to pat him on the back and let him drive off so he can feel "normal" or whatever??  That was just wrong on way too many levels.

glenmar

One of the many things kids should learn from team sports is that there are consequences to their actions.

Pro sports doesn't exactly send that message to players, so it's not surprising that youth sports are run along the same lines.....

Sorry about your toilet problem, Glenda.

Tina, I guess that Dobe knew you were in need of a french kiss. lol

Deb & Amanda... I wish I could offer you a drink from the Tiki Bar to cool things down... but I suspect that ain't gonna touch it today.  Hope everyone clears out of the way and gives you no more grief today.

Sylvie seems ok today - better than I'd expected considering yesterday's cardiac event.  I had noticed that Bugsy looked like he was limping yesterday, but they were concerned w/Sylvie.  Turns out he IS limping.  Ugh.  It's a tough day for the Bull Terriers around here. 

Lauren - I don't know if I said it yesterday, but your sneak-peak is.. OH MAN!  Gorgeous!!  I cannot wait to see more pics!!!  I bet you were a stunningly gorgeous bride.

JackieG

Tina, I guess that Dobe knew you were in need of a french kiss. lol

FTR, I did not return w/ tongue.  I am not that desperate...yet...but 12 days sure seems like an eternity to wait. 

My goodness, being away for a weekend puts me so far behind, lol!

Mr and Mrs Lauren....congrats.  The teaser photo was awesome cant wait to see more.  Have a wonderful honeymoon!

Stephanie...hope your brother is feeling better today.

Tina...lol... there is nothing like Dobe sloppy kisses on the mouth!

Jackie..sorry your moonlight garden concert got rained out.

Quanah dont be escaping and scaring your new family anymore!

Glenda what fun Saturday sounds like!  I love shopping the flea mkts and antique stores.  I dont do it often cause I always find something I just cant live without, and I have a cluttered house full of stuff I couldnt live without!

Courtney  I think I missed something, Hugs if they are needed or not!

For those of you that missed it in my "Visit to the local shelter post"  Here is a link to a blog with Chloe's first weekend at her new foster family

http://justaroundtheconner.blogspot.com/ 

Hope everyone has a great day! 

Oh yeah, cept for the whoever ticked off Ms. Deb and the guy that really screwed up by "sleeping in" on Amanda's PMS Monday....oooooo are they gonna get it!

Well good morning all :)  >>Deb>>>>>>  I'm holding you back!

Glenda sorry about the toilet!  Hope it's fixed soon! 

Everyone else, thinking of you and have a great Monday. I sure miss you guys; busy busy with school in the mornings.

Off to get me a latte...

Deb, since vodka on the job is inappropriate, maybe some chocolate would have a similar soothing effect??

Aww, Chloe looks so happy :)

For class tomorrow, I have to "teach" an article that I just barely understand. This is sort of a general ed type class, to force us to learn things outside our specialties, so I feel like I'm totally flying blind here because I have NO background in this and we're reading very complicated, technical articles. And I have to present one in great detail, with a powerpoint and everything. Ugh. To procrastinate, I made a collage-shrine of BF and me on my cube wall. Makes the place much cheerier! BF is behaving himself much better these days, so I am happy and will put pictures of him up after all :-p

Jackie, I was thinking last night about your story about being mad at your husband and holding his hand anyway. I've been reading some relationship help books by this really famous/awesome relationship psychologist (John Gottman, if anyone's interested!) and that's exactly the sort of thing he describes as being a result of an attentive, positive relationship. And, obviously, a sign of a relationship that's very likely to succeed long-term. He talks about how interacting positively with people puts "positive tools in the toolbox," so even when you're fighting, those tools are easily accessible to defuse the tension and then even arguments can end up being a positive experience. I think that's very cool. BF is still more of the sulking type... I'm going to try to get him to read this book :)