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Mindless chat Monday

Posted : 7/6/2009 8:01:39 AM

So I ended up leaving early Friday (at noon) and am back for more fun today. Weekend weather was nice. I cleaned up my yard a little more, did some edging, etc. Spent part of Saturday on a ladder working on my house - my legs and feet are sore from that.

Went to the shelter yesterday. One of the other volunteers was walking a dog - she asked if I knew anything about him, said he seemed like the perfect dog for me. I still can't afford a dog right now, no matter how perfect. I'm bummed, but it is what it is. I sort of wish people would stop trying to help me get another dog.

I saw about Corgichick's friend being hit by a car. Hope she comes back with an update today.

My son has had some struggles and he finally got some good news last week - he's getting Pell Grant money for college that should cover his classes. Right now he's taking two summer classes and he's actually doing alright. It's not that he's dumb, but his bi-polar disorder as well as some stupid choices have, at times, inhibited his success rate.

So after my shelter trip yesterday, went home and got in the shower. I go to turn off the water, the little lever that makes the water come out of the showerhead instead of the faucet gets stuck. Okay, I almost always shower, not a big deal...until this morning. Turn on the water, it's barely coming out of the showerhead, pouring out of the faucet part, the lever is still stuck, and I can't get it to move. So I had to rinse my hair under the faucet part because it is long and thick and there wasn't enough coming out of the showerhead to really rinse it. Now I'm just getting more frustrated by the minute because I had to rinse the soap off me, too, under the faucet part as best as I can. I have a Shower Massage and like to take the thing and really rinse certain areas or I will get a rash and itch from the soap residue. Not like I can scratch at work, either...LOL. Now I'm faced with getting a plumber in to fix the darn thing because I'm not going to be able to fix it myself. Ugh. I'm not sure who thought home ownership was a good idea - seems like the more I fix, the more I need to fix. Bleh.

Cita

Posted : 7/6/2009 8:06:59 AM

Tina, that sucks! I hate trying to wash myself under the faucet. Biiiiig old me trying to cram myself under the 3 inches or whatever below the spighot, ick!

Sorry about the shelter dog... Sad Keep the faith! Some day your four-pawed prince will come, and the timing will be juuuuuuust right, and the dog will be absolutely perfect and completely meant to be with you! Big Smile

Anonymous

Posted : 7/6/2009 8:31:29 AM

Ugh I had a potiential home lined up for Holly. They just live a mile down the road, walking distance!! But not gonna happen.

They have 2 dogs already. An Aussie and a little mutt. Dont get me wrong these dogs are taking care of but since joining this forum I know the difference in just taken care of and the best possible care. The dogs have free feed and it's eck Ol' Roy. Dogs have been spayed but not kept UTD on shots or wormings. They run loose unsupervised. Very friendly and well mannered dogs but just not a home Holly is going to. I was gonna try to educate these people but they know how to care for dogs already. Fine by me but your not getting my dog!

The sun is out today!!! Yeah!!! Ok I have to go now. The dogs and child is itching for a walk.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 7/6/2009 8:35:58 AM

Tina, don't stress over a dog right now. Everything will come together, & you'll find the perfect dog for you.

Bevo is at work with me today. Unfortunately, he has terrible gas, & I am totally regretting my decision to let him come along. I just sent him out to say hi to everyone else in the office. Hopefully he'll feel like visiting for a while. Big Smile

iluvjamison

Posted : 7/6/2009 8:38:06 AM

Wow - what a great weekend ! I actually got to sit on the BEACH in the SUN and got a TAN !! Something I thought was never going to happen this summer !!!

Deb W.

glenmar

Posted : 7/6/2009 9:16:21 AM

Wow. We are getting quite the thunder storm this morning! Really intense. Standing water all over the lawn it's coming down so fast, and the thunder is so loud it makes the fireworks the other night sound like a whisper!

Guess I really didn't want to have to start the garden not yet started today......

JackieG

Posted : 7/6/2009 9:55:44 AM

Tina, sorry your plumbing is acting up. Homeownership doesn't seem so great when things need fixing that require an outside repairman. I am glad your son got that grant for school.

Deb, glad you finally caught some rays!

Amanda, any other time I'd tell you to send Bevo to me when he's making you crazy but I'll pass this time. Ick!

kpwlee

Posted : 7/6/2009 10:44:19 AM

Jackie I sent you an email - let me know if you did NOT get it. I said I was going to have to be better about eating this week and all I can do is sit here thinking about what i want to eat - sad! That is about all - Have a good Monday all :-)

Jewlieee

Posted : 7/6/2009 10:48:27 AM

Scarlet is back with me. I almost had someone willing to trade foster aussies until he kept Scarlet for a couple days DOH! Oh well, it was worth a shot! Scarlet is happy to be back here anyway.

I mowed the front lawn this morning. I HATE mowing the back yard. Mowing the back yard is a couple hour ordeal picking up all the fallen bark, sticks and dog toys before I can even mow. Not to mention randome socks, shoes and whatever plastic stuff Scarlet found to chew on.

At least the sun is shining bright and it is warm! It's a nice day to be off work. Even if it is not paid.

JackieG

Posted : 7/6/2009 10:55:01 AM

I didn't get your email Karen, send it to me at work, that's the @sbcglobal.net address.

kpwlee

Posted : 7/6/2009 11:16:10 AM

OK sent as pm :-)

cakana

Posted : 7/6/2009 1:10:31 PM

Deb - I made those beef ribs for dinner yesterday. They were delish!! Unfortunately, DH wasn't feeling well and didn't want to eat anything. There's tons of leftovers though, so he'll eat some today. It was very yummy though so thanks for the recipe.

I had to have an EKG this morning and that seemed to go just fine. Good to know my ticker is working good :)

My boss is on vacation all week and then traveling all of next week, so I might not even see him before I go out for the surgery. The young man that's supposed to help me is on vacation this week too and might be back by Friday, but I'm taking Friday off. That gives us one week for me to train him on everything. I'm trying not to stress about it. I'm sure he'll wing it just fine.

iluvjamison

Posted : 7/6/2009 1:16:55 PM

cakana
There's tons of leftovers though, so he'll eat some today

Cathy: Mr. W (who doesn't really DO leftovers) ate this for 3 days straight. One day he ate it for lunch AND dinner. Glad you liked it. I'm always hesitant about posting recipes ~ everyone has such different taste buds and palates I'm always afraid that something I rave about, others will think is grossly inedible !!!

Deb W.

sharismom

Posted : 7/6/2009 1:21:55 PM

Cathy, glad you think your EKG went okay. Not too much longer for the other surgery - hope your nerves aren't too on edge. And...seems like your helper has been off more than he's been there. I hope he's a fast learner. Stick out tongue

My son called me this morning. He was assaulted and robbed last night, apparently due to an argument that involved homosexual slurs. There was also alcohol involved. My son is gay and got into a verbal sparring match with two guys who were messing with him, then they jumped him from behind a short time later as he was on his way home. I almost cried when he told me. So if anyone has some good vibes to spare, my son could use some healing, protection, and get-your-head-out-of-your-butt thoughts.

iluvjamison

Posted : 7/6/2009 1:26:04 PM

sharismom
My son is gay and got into a verbal sparring match with two guys who were messing with him, then they jumped him from behind a short time later as he was on his way home.

Tina: I can't believe in this day and age, this kind of crap is still happening. It just totally p*sses me off when I hear these stories. Good vibes for both you and your son.

Deb W.