Thursday Chatter

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    Thursday Chatter

    I've actually been up since about 4am. Work stuff on my mind that I couldn't push out of there, so I got up and did some work. I feel better now, but annoyed that I can't fall back asleep! Oh well, it'll make my day today a bit easier getting some of that stuff out of the way.

    It was really nice being able to sleep with our slider door open last night and hearing the crickets and birds outside. I love that sound! Plus, having some fresh air come inside is very much welcomed. Right now it's already 65 degrees out! Such a far cry from even a few days ago =) Maybe Mother Nature is going to let us warm up after all!

    Off now to make some tea and prepare my lunch. Have to go into the office again today to spend my day training the new guy. At least I finally found my MP3 player so I can play some good music on the drive in (and home!)

     

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    Got awake to thunder and torrential rain this morning, glad that was all it was!  Finally had some ambition yesterday and painted all the baseboards in the house, thought I'd be a bit sore this morning but I'm not so I am glad.  Feeling much better lately and I am thankful for that.  Off to the health club soon for a workout and aqua class, have a wonderful day everyone.  Cat got me up at 5:45 am so it's going to be a long day for me.  Of course, after he was fed he went right back to sleep bless his heart.  He is going on l9 now.  Old fellow.

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    Prayers & thoughts for safety and recovery for those affected by the storms.  I am shocked by the sheer number of tornadoes and the devastation.

    Buddy the cat is settling in, but decided my houseplants made a better litter box than the new litter box I got for him, so we're working on it.  He also tore into a bag of dry food I had sitting on the floor, so that got put away.  I really didn't want to re-pot the plants this weekend, but now have no choice.  Ugh.

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    Speaking of repotting.....I moved about 3 dozen seedlings into larger accomodations yesterday.  Put brocolli and cabbage in very large pots so they could be outside (the garden needs to be tilled) and got scallions planted, also in a pot, but those will not be getting moved.    Those will live right by the door where they are quick and easy to harvest when needed and easy to replenish as needed.  Since tomorrow is supposed to be cool and dry think I'll do some reclaiming of land and extend the area where my garlic bed is to give me room for taters and onions as well.  Should rent a tiller, but really would just as soon turn it over and not have to wait for the last frost date....which is what my guys are telling me I should do.  After all, why till now when we can't use it yet??  Ummm, because some of it we can plant even now, and I've got this terrible itch to play in the dirt!  Men just don't get the distinction!

    Gray and dreary again today with storms supposedly moving in, but just thunder boomers.  I almost feel guilty when I see the news and the horrible weather others are getting.  That has to be so frightening.

    Hope everyone has a great day, and a safe one.

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    Prayers for those folks in the tornado ravaged areas.    We are safe here now, the flood warnings were lifted last night.  It is sunny for the first time in 2 weeks and supposed to be in the 70's today.  We will get a break until Sat. evening then storms again.  Thanks for all your good vibes and special thoughts.

    Everyone in the path of storms today please be safe!

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    ugh we are on the road to pick up my car, heading straight down 95 which if you at the radar is a line of powerful storms. The wind is throwing the car around making me queasy and i don't have motion sickness. Will someone with my email or on FB message me if we hear from Ginger, I'm worried about her, thanks be well all!
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    Will someone with my email or on FB message me if we hear from Ginger, I'm worried about her, thanks be well all!

    I dont have FB.... thanks Paige...you guys be very careful.
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    It's a beautiful day here with a break from the extreme humidity and heat.  I wish my mood matched the weather. 

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     Stay safe from the crazy weather everyone!

    I like how Linkedin suggests some of my high school teachers to me, because I used to have a contract with the school district I attended to provide therapy. Most of the ones who get suggested to me, yeah, I wouldn't want to connect with them. 

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    Good morning everyone

     Wow coffee is my best friend today.

    I hope all of you who are being affected by storms stay safe. How horrible.

    We got snow here again last night. I dont think we're going to have a spring, its just going to get hot & nasty out and skip over spring completely!

    Had the day off yesterday and picked up the bulk order of raw for the pups. I got 193# so that should last us close to 2 months. I also picked up 160# of raw for a lady who feeds her rescue Danes raw. Lucky rescues!

    Hope everyone has a good day!

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     feellling sooooo runnnn down. Probably the benedryl I took earlier ;p

     

     

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    Has anyone heard from Marty_ga? She's in Georgia...going to check her FB.

    Jackie is your friend in TN okay? I looked at the tornado map and it's really widespread and shocking to see.

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     Ok, so we just got a tornado warning. It's not really close to here, but yeah, I don't live in an area that has tornadoes. Guess I shouldn't go out right now.

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    I can't believe the storms in Alabama and that region last night.  This has been some crazy weather this year.  Hubs did talk to his mom last night and she was OK.  She lives in the tri-state area (southern Georgia) where Ga, Al, Fl all meet.  Prayers for anyone else affected. 

    It's been a whirlwind around here for the last week.  Finished up tax season, got the bills paid and credit cards reconciled which took me 10 times longers since my boss has been busy doing taxes and not keeping up with her charges and her son's wedding was last weekend so there were a ton of extra's to figure out.  Hubs and I took Fri and Mon off to go to Austin to visit my cousin, then San Antonio for the wedding then back to Austin to picks up Devin and have an Easter dinner.  It was our first night for both of us to be away from Devin and we really enjoyed ourselves and the little break. 

    On Monday we finally closed on our home improvement loan.  I tell you what, your credit is sacred, because if it weren't for our great credit, I am not sure we would have closed without having to come up with more money on our own since the real estate industry is hurting so much and we even live in an area that is holding value pretty well.  Our appraisal didn't come in as high as they would have liked but they did take some of our addition into consideration which made it all work out without any extra hoops for us to jump through.  The permit applicaiton is happening today and once approved, work will start either tomorrow or Monday.  We are well on our way!  I am just hoping for it all to be finished before baby boy arrives! 

    I hope everyone has a great day and stays dry and most importantly safe!!!! 

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    On Monday we finally closed on our home improvement loan.  I tell you what, your credit is sacred, because if it weren't for our great credit, I am not sure we would have closed without having to come up with more money on our own since the real estate industry is hurting so much and we even live in an area that is holding value pretty well.  Our appraisal didn't come in as high as they would have liked but they did take some of our addition into consideration which made it all work out without any extra hoops for us to jump through.  The permit applicaiton is happening today and once approved, work will start either tomorrow or Monday.  We are well on our way!  I am just hoping for it all to be finished before baby boy arrives! 

    I hope everyone has a great day and stays dry and most importantly safe!!!! 

    I missed a bunch? Is this the new house you bought or the one you were selling or did plans change? Sorry I'm so behind!

     

    I caught Marty on FB and she's okay tho one did touch down about 45 mis from her she said. The closest we've had one was 2 mis and it was NO picnic!