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Posted : 7/23/2012 11:57:30 PM

We got a reprieve, but the temps are back up again - humidity is worse. So, struggling to sleep w/a rattly A/C window unit....

Great show-n-go for my students tonight. I *LOVE* seeing them post pictures of their accomplishments on FB. Even though it was a show-n-go just to get them practiced for upcoming shows, I gave "placement' ribbons and all their FB pics are showing off their ribbons. If they're anything like me, the ribbons and rosettes will get them hooked! lol

It's technically Tues on the east coast, so I started the new thread, but this is from Monday...

tacran
I forgot to put earrings in this morning. Why is it that I feel practically naked just because I'm missing one small item from the rest of my attire? I'm tempted to go buy a pair on my lunch break!

heheh! My training partner had to stop on the way to a show because she forgot to put her earrings in and knew she'd be too distracted by the knowledge of forgotten earrings that she might affect how she competed.

fuzzy_dogs_mom
I did however have a really weird dream. I dreamed that in addition to a dog, I had an elephant. When I got up to use the bathroom, I actually looked out in the patio to see if he was out there, and then opened the bedroom door to see if he was in the hall. I had to convince myself that no, I most definitely do not have an elephant. Paige? Thoughts?

Elephants in dreams are weird.... "To see an elephant in your dream indicates that you need to be more patient or more understanding of others. Or perhaps there is a memory that you are holding on to for too long. You need to let go of the past. The elephant is also a symbol of power, strength, faithfulness and intellect. Alternatively, the elephant's introverted personality may be a reflection of your own personality. In particular, if you see a white elephant, then it symbolizes royalty."

For me, although I've never dreamt of an elephant, I would believe for myself that it would be reference to the "elephant in the room" or my grandmother, who collected elephants BIG TIME. She and my mom talked about ways she could leave my mom a signal that she was around - an animal or something. So my grandmother said "If you see an elephant, that will be me." My mom replied with some quip that if she looked out her back window and saw an elephant in her yard here in NH, the first thing she thought of would not be Nana.

kpwlee

Posted : 7/24/2012 5:01:28 AM

Oh so sleepy, yawn.

I cannot wait until this hot, humid, violent storm phase is over. 96 yesterday storms headed in after 6, finished off about 9 and were back at 10. This week is 100- 102 so humid you cannot believe it with dangerous storms predicted everyday. Sigh.

Good luck Twister & Jackie! We'll be thinking of you.

Off for our morning walk

Jewlieee

Posted : 7/24/2012 5:11:03 AM

I am on the plane! Yay. However, there is condensation dripping from the ceiling.

griffinej5

Posted : 7/24/2012 5:16:27 AM

Paige, I think they will get hooked on ribbons. I know one of my considerations about where to start Luke is ribbons. Some tournaments give nicer ones, and some give junk or nothing. One of the dogs on our team made his debut recently, and he got a nice debut ribbon. One tournament recently apparently gave crappy stuff, and nothing at all for lower titles, so if my dog might be earning a title, I wouldn't want it to happen there. It will be hot here today. I'm off in a minute to see ummm... A kid for whom I own cheap tshirts. Good Luck Twister!

JackieG

Posted : 7/24/2012 6:43:28 AM

I never cared a bit about the ribbons when I competed but I'm not very girly and my dogs surely didn't care about them either. lol Different strokes I guess. I had people complain about ribbons and rosettes when I had some say in it and had a little trouble being sympathetic to their complaints. If they were club members, I always suggested they do the ordering and don't forget to stay within the budget. lol

Safe travel vibes to you Julie. Have fun and take lots of pictures!

Twister is not liking the fact he couldn't have breakfast this morning.

iluvjamison

Posted : 7/24/2012 7:08:49 AM

Good vibes going out to you and Twister today, Jackie. Keep us posted on his progress.

Deb W.

glenmar

Posted : 7/24/2012 7:09:29 AM

Keeping good thots for Twister today.

I have an insane day today and I've already taken the boy to the dentist, now to get the hubs to work and myself out to interview the police chief all before 9 AM! And then two other appointments tossed in today for good measure on top of the normally busy Tuesday. Yikes.

Be back eventually!

sharismom

Posted : 7/24/2012 7:21:22 AM

miranadobe
my grandmother, who collected elephants BIG TIME.

That's funny Paige. My mom collected elephants, too, but only those with the trunks up and she always placed them facing east (said it was bad luck any other direction). I kept 2 of her collection when she died: one, my brother and I gave her for Xmas when we were about 8 & 10 years old and the other was something she'd had forever, an elephant with a monkey riding on its back. I still have them displayed facing east.

Good thoughts for Twister today and calming vibes for Jackie.

griffinej5

Posted : 7/24/2012 8:41:23 AM

Yay! Luke has a fan coming to see him on Friday! We can't wait to meet you Steph. When he wakes up, I'm going to tell him he better do a good job and catch the ball because someone is coming to see him. I'm going to have to get him up soon to go do his visiting. I'm still debating whether we should drive or walk today. I suppose I should decide soon.

miranadobe

Posted : 7/24/2012 8:58:36 AM

sharismom
That's funny Paige. My mom collected elephants, too, but only those with the trunks up and she always placed them facing east (said it was bad luck any other direction).

Exactly! My grandmother didn't learn the trunks up until later in her collecting. She planned to will me all of her elephants. She didn't specify it, though. I chose her tiniest collection of three elephants that look old. There really wasn't much left by the time I got to choose. I think those elephants meant something to others in the family, too.

Good thoughts for Twister. I'm off to bring G to the vet now.

JackieG

Posted : 7/24/2012 9:05:56 AM

Deb, thanks for the card re Coconut. It was funny and sweet. :)

cakana

Posted : 7/24/2012 9:28:49 AM

Bye Julie - have fun, stay safe and take a lot of pictures.

Thinking good thoughts for Twister today. I know the waiting will be the hardest part, so I'm thinking calming thoughts for you Jackie.

I slept fantastic last night and it's a gorgeous morning. I'm going to get out early and take Shane for a walk. I waited too long yesterday and it was yucky warm already.

I was a little hard on my friend yesterday but I think it was time to stop with the mental back rubs. It was 9 days since she sprained her ankle and she is taking heavy duty pain pills, but won't even try Tylenol. She hasn't left the house, cancelled the follow-up dr. appt. and never went to get the custom walking boot. I just couldn't bite my tongue any more. She did say she didn't call me to get chewed out. Oops, too bad ;).

iluvjamison

Posted : 7/24/2012 9:29:34 AM

Big Smile

Jackie: it's National Tequila Day which is appropos since you'll be worrying about Twister all day. Here's something to take the "edge" off for you !!

Santa Carla

Ingredients

ice
2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 dashes grapefruit bitters
sparkling water such as San Pellegrino
garnish: lemon wheel and mint sprig

Procedures

Fill Collins glass with ice. Add tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters directly into the glass, top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with lemon wheel and mint sprig.

Deb W.

JackieG

Posted : 7/24/2012 9:56:13 AM

iluvjamison
Jackie: it's National Tequila Day which is appropos since you'll be worrying about Twister all day. Here's something to take the "edge" off for you !!

This is just what I need today as I wait to hear about Twister. I think I'll make a big batch because one may not be enough to take the edge off my fretting and worrying. I keep checking my two cell phones and trying to get people off the office lines as fast as possible. lol I'm sure I won't hear anything till after lunch sometime. :(

kpwlee

Posted : 7/24/2012 10:10:39 AM

reminder to self - don't call Jackie LOL ((hugs))

just took little Dottie out and she found her first box turtle - her reaction when the lump hissed = priceless

Even more priceless was when she then ran toward every 'lump' in the yard slowing up when she got there and tilting her head back - as if "are you going to hiss?" hehehehehe puppies