Chatting with Gundi

[stitchmich]

okay PQ, you're SCARING ME!!!!

[ReneT]

okay PQ, you're SCARING ME!!!!

Me too! :eek:

[ReneT]

Yes, Rene, CHECK IT OUT!

They are dirt bags...

I had one about a year ago... he (has to be a HE!!)... took over 2 of my machines... it took almost 2 months to get rid of DIRT BAG!

That's why I finally got a mac.

don't mess around

if you don't know how to get rid of dirt bag... find someone who does

If you don't know some one

I hightly recommend the geek squad at Best buy.

I tried to local people... they were jokes

they never believed I had a virus.. so they just reloaded my operating system

I had done that, duh!

so, dirt bag came back in each time...

but the geek squad not only believed me... they got rid of him, and set up a more secure system

Thanks Debi. I ran the Norton and will have Gary look at it tonight.

[Christine]

well system restore was the first thing I did in safe mode and I seem to be ok now, keep sending prayers and good thoughts this way

[addicted]

Oh I hate virus's! I hope you get it all taken care of Chris!

I ran a scan on the lappie last night just cause so now I started it on the desk top, which gets virus's for no reason I think. I wouldn't have the virus if I didn't see the pop up right?!?!

[PQ]

I think they should find the people who write the viruses, and then lock them in a gymnasium for 2 minutes with all the people whose computers they infected. Each person whose computer was infected would be given an 5 foot long piece of rebar. They would leave all of us in there together, with the doors locked, for 2 minutes.

[stitchmich]

I think they should find the people who write the viruses, and then lock them in a gymnasium for 2 minutes with all the people whose computers they infected. Each person whose computer was infected would be given an 5 foot long piece of rebar. They would leave all of us in there together, with the doors locked, for 2 minutes.

rebar, eh? Remind me never to make you mad! :rofl::rofl:

[addicted]

I think they should find the people who write the viruses, and then lock them in a gymnasium for 2 minutes with all the people whose computers they infected. Each person whose computer was infected would be given an 5 foot long piece of rebar. They would leave all of us in there together, with the doors locked, for 2 minutes.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Why don't Macs get virus's? DH wants a Mac but they are SO expensive!

[addicted]

Oh and I have found 2 already and I'm only 1% into my scan. :yikes::yikes::yikes:

[>>aruaL<<]

I *LOVE* my MAC! I never imagined myself ever buying one, let alone loving it.
We are getting DD a laptop for graduation to take to college with her... Im thinking of getting her a Macbook Pro, but she says she wants a PC (she's a creature of habit... not a clue how to use a MAC.. which I sorta like cause she doesn't ever touch my mac without my help... yay! lolol). But Im worried about viruses and such so maybe Mac is the way to go for her... she can suck it up and learn it like the rest of us....

[addicted]

Laura, is it a lot different from the PC? I guess in my mind I can't see how they'd be that different. IS it Safari that doesn't get virus's or just the the whole system?

[suvgal]

After listening to you ladies I decided to do a full scan of my laptop. We have McAfee and so problems showed up.

Our first computers(years ago) were Macs but then DH wanted PC as he had one at work so we got PCs. Macs have their own operating systems.People who write viruses write them for PCs because so many people have PCs.

[stitchmich]

we don't have Mac's but DH uses safari and swears is saves him from viruses. I was using safari before I reformated and switched back to XP a couple of weeks ago. I'm using Explorer and when I got those "warning" screens my first thought was "I should be using Safari!"

[stitchmich]

HEy Barbara! It's good to see you and not your foot! How is the foot?

[debilou]

well system restore was the first thing I did in safe mode and I seem to be ok now, keep sending prayers and good thoughts this way

Christine, to be safe

Check your credit card, and bank account balance by PHONE

to make sure no fraud charges went thru today.

don't tell them anything.. just ask for yesterday and today's charges

also, if you know how... I'd change my router (linksys or cisco) password

and, your system user password today (while you are NOT on the NETWORK!)

[debilou]

Laura, is it a lot different from the PC? I guess in my mind I can't see how they'd be that different. IS it Safari that doesn't get virus's or just the the whole system?

Anyone can use Safari - Safari is simply Mac's version of Internet Explorer
It's just an internet browser.

It's the Mac that is different...

And, again like what was said before, the reason they TEND to say safer from attacks is because less people have them

That does NOT mean they are IMMUNE to viruses - just means - there are a lot less of them.

[GrandmaCrys]

:eek: :eek: I've been wiping doorknobs at work today, in my attempt to thwart viruses. Now I must got home and *wipe my computer down*! :(

[debilou]

:eek: :eek: I've been wiping doorknobs at work today, in my attempt to thwart viruses. Now I must got home and *wipe my computer down*! :(

Yes, Crys, Purell works great on home computer viruses

good luck with that one!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[>>aruaL<<]

Yes, Crys, Purell works great on home computer viruses

good luck with that one!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

The smell of the purell might scare the virus away!! :rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

If worse comes to worse, I'll get out my Lysol spray and hit it full throttle! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

For those of you wanting to help Haiti in some small way, check this out (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=797760#post797760).

[>>aruaL<<]

That kit is soooo beautiful..

[stitchmich]

:eek: :eek: I've been wiping doorknobs at work today, in my attempt to thwart viruses. Now I must got home and *wipe my computer down*! :(

If worse comes to worse, I'll get out my Lysol spray and hit it full throttle! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

For those of you wanting to help Haiti in some small way, check this out (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=797760#post797760).

Very pretty and very cool of DSP to do a charity kit :tup:

[debilou]

For those of you wanting to help Haiti in some small way, check this out (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=797760#post797760).

Is there a "run" on that kit in the store..

I can see it, but I can't buy it

I need a clerk on aisle 9, please...

Need a clerk please

Hey, Jim, can you get some more kits down using the fork lift,
we didn't expect this much action so quick!

help on aisle 9... help on aisle 9...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

I was wondering the same thing, Debi. I keep clicking on it and it won't take me there. There is definitely a backup in that checkout line!

[debilou]

Maybe Crys, cleaned the checkout terminals with Purell!!!

[stitchmich]

Maybe Crys, cleaned the checkout terminals with Purell!!!

:doh::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

I think they should find the people who write the viruses, and then lock them in a gymnasium for 2 minutes with all the people whose computers they infected. Each person whose computer was infected would be given an 5 foot long piece of rebar. They would leave all of us in there together, with the doors locked, for 2 minutes.

A piece of rebar! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

:eek: :eek: I've been wiping doorknobs at work today, in my attempt to thwart viruses. Now I must got home and *wipe my computer down*! :(

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

If worse comes to worse, I'll get out my Lysol spray and hit it full throttle! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:lol::lol:

For those of you wanting to help Haiti in some small way, check this out (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=797760#post797760).

I already got mine! Nannie nannie boo boo! :D

Is there a "run" on that kit in the store..

I can see it, but I can't buy it

I need a clerk on aisle 9, please...

Need a clerk please

Hey, Jim, can you get some more kits down using the fork lift,
we didn't expect this much action so quick!

help on aisle 9... help on aisle 9...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Hee hee. :lol:

[debilou]

I told you all Crys broke the Store!

She got her kit... then she broke the store!

[debilou]

I still can't get into the store.. that Crys.

[ReneT]

Well I just bit the bullet and signed up for the tablet class!!!

[>>aruaL<<]

I can get into the store... neener neener...

[suvgal]

Maybe Crys, cleaned the checkout terminals with Purell!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

LOL you guys are too funny!

[Christine]

oh here is a funny funny.

So I just told Josh (5 yr old) how to wash the brownie pan so it would be really easy to clean, so he says, "Well let's just test that theory" cuz that is what I tell him when he says he isn't going to do xyz

:rofl: :rofl:

[stitchmich]

oh here is a funny funny.

So I just told Josh (5 yr old) how to wash the brownie pan so it would be really easy to clean, so he says, "Well let's just test that theory" cuz that is what I tell him when he says he isn't going to do xyz

:rofl: :rofl:

:lol::lol::lol: sharp kid!

HEy I got through the checkout line in the DSP store :tup: How about you Debi?

[debilou]

I bought my kit hours ago..

it's all bought, downloaded and organized.

Crys, can't keep me out...

[ReneT]

oh here is a funny funny.

So I just told Josh (5 yr old) how to wash the brownie pan so it would be really easy to clean, so he says, "Well let's just test that theory" cuz that is what I tell him when he says he isn't going to do xyz

:rofl: :rofl:

Hee hee. :lol:

[ReneT]

Would ya'll like to hear how much gall my son has? He texted me today and asked if he could have the $300 back that he paid me from his last check as payment towards the legal fees we paid, so that he could put a deposit down on an apartment. Seriously? I said "No sir. You still owe us over $1000. At 2:00 Friday morning you made the decision that you were going to move out, so now you need to figure out how to make that happen on your own. I will not be paying for it."

Yay me!!! Then I talked to G and told him, and he said "Maybe you should just give it back to him and let it go." :eek::eek::eek: I was like "Nope. He gets a check on the first, so he can pay the first month's rent and deposit then. I'm going to use it to pay for an excursion for our cruise this summer." Are ya'll proud? :lol:

[addicted]

GREAT JOB RENE!!!! So proud of you!

So, Mac owners I have a ??? With the Imac is there a tower or is all in the display?

[debilou]

I am proud Rene.

And, Addicted.

on my IMAC - the whole thing is in the Monitor

that's it and, a keyboard

[Christine]

yay Rene!!! woot for you!

[PQ]

Two thumbs up for you Rene! Sometimes doing what is right is a very difficult thing to do. I applaud you.

[debilou]

Two thumbs up for you Rene! Sometimes doing what is right is a very difficult thing to do. I applaud you.

But, are you angelic PQ???? This I wonder about??

[stitchmich]

would ya'll like to hear how much gall my son has? He texted me today and asked if he could have the $300 back that he paid me from his last check as payment towards the legal fees we paid, so that he could put a deposit down on an apartment. Seriously? I said "no sir. You still owe us over $1000. At 2:00 friday morning you made the decision that you were going to move out, so now you need to figure out how to make that happen on your own. I will not be paying for it."

yay me!!! Then i talked to g and told him, and he said "maybe you should just give it back to him and let it go." :eek::eek::eek: I was like "nope. He gets a check on the first, so he can pay the first month's rent and deposit then. I'm going to use it to pay for an excursion for our cruise this summer." are ya'll proud? :lol:

so proud!!!

[PQ]

But, are you angelic PQ???? This I wonder about??


Yes, very angelic. Very. Pardon me, I must leave now to polish my halo.

[>>aruaL<<]

I have a Mac Mini! It's soooo mini it's kinda scary.. it's smaller than my EHD!

YAY Rene, go you!! Good job. It's not easy I am sure, but you did the right thing.

[>>aruaL<<]

Hey Fran... I have to tell you something... it made me laugh.

My 12yo son walked in, stared at my screen, being curious, and he looked over at your avatar..... and he said "does she go pee all the time or something?" I said "huh?" and he pointed to your avatar and he said "it says she is the P Queen..why does she want everyone to know she pees all the time?"

Aaaaahhahahahhahahahahahahah.....

[addicted]

I am proud Rene.

And, Addicted.

on my IMAC - the whole thing is in the Monitor

that's it and, a keyboard
Thanks, I think I want one now!!

I have a Mac Mini! It's soooo mini it's kinda scary.. it's smaller than my EHD!

YAY Rene, go you!! Good job. It's not easy I am sure, but you did the right thing.
I saw this, how does that work? Where is the monitor? IS it hooked to one?

Hey Fran... I have to tell you something... it made me laugh.

My 12yo son walked in, stared at my screen, being curious, and he looked over at your avatar..... and he said "does she go pee all the time or something?" I said "huh?" and he pointed to your avatar and he said "it says she is the P Queen..why does she want everyone to know she pees all the time?"

Aaaaahhahahahhahahahahahahah.....
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[PQ]

Hey Fran... I have to tell you something... it made me laugh.

My 12yo son walked in, stared at my screen, being curious, and he looked over at your avatar..... and he said "does she go pee all the time or something?" I said "huh?" and he pointed to your avatar and he said "it says she is the P Queen..why does she want everyone to know she pees all the time?"

Aaaaahhahahahhahahahahahahah.....



OMGosh! That made me howl with laughter! LOL! Too funny!

[PQ]

OH yeah, Laura, tell him yes. I pee all the time.

[Christine]

wahoooooo the BAG kit is done, gotta go feed the starving troops, but you can see here

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=797988#post797988

[>>aruaL<<]

OH yeah, Laura, tell him yes. I pee all the time.

LOL!! I just shook my head at him when he said that. He was so funny too because he said it with such an intense inquisitive look on his face. He was kinda horrified I think, that a grown up LADY was calling herself the PEE QUEEN!! Ahahahaahah.....

He keeps us laughing for sure.

Christine, I absolutely positively LOVE your new kit! So if I'm going to do this next challenge, the Olive one (sorry I forget the whole name of it).. then I only need to purchase page kit ONE of your new Sweet Affections kit, correct (because if I have this all figured out correctly.... page kit 2 of SW will be the bonus to the Olive challenge...) ??

[debilou]

Yes, very angelic. Very. Pardon me, I must leave now to polish my halo.

How do you the time to polish that halo.. when you have to pee all the time??
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Hey, anyone want to guess what is STILL not fixed at my house...

hey, any guesses... anyone..

and, IT's BOWLING day! And, he got a new ball for his BD... so, he HAS to leave early to practice with it..

He has to ...like it's not even an option...

I'm not feeling angelic today...

[GrandmaCrys]

Is there a "run" on that kit in the store..

I can see it, but I can't buy it

I need a clerk on aisle 9, please...

Need a clerk please

Hey, Jim, can you get some more kits down using the fork lift,
we didn't expect this much action so quick!

help on aisle 9... help on aisle 9...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Maybe Crys, cleaned the checkout terminals with Purell!!!

I still can't get into the store.. that Crys.

:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: Well...there I was down on my hands and knees in the store, Purell in one hand, a Clorox wipe in the other...suddenly came a humongous rush of anxious shoppers and they ACTUALLY STOOD ON MY BACK TO REACH THE HIGHER SHELVES!!!! :eek: :yikes: :shocked: :eek: :yikes: :shocked: :eek: :yikes: :shocked: And through all this, I only had time to put the kit on my Wish List, not actually buy it! :cry: :cry: :cry:

oh here is a funny funny.

So I just told Josh (5 yr old) how to wash the brownie pan so it would be really easy to clean, so he says, "Well let's just test that theory" cuz that is what I tell him when he says he isn't going to do xyz

:rofl: :rofl:

Don't you just love when your words coming flying back in your face? :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Would ya'll like to hear how much gall my son has? He texted me today and asked if he could have the $300 back that he paid me from his last check as payment towards the legal fees we paid, so that he could put a deposit down on an apartment. Seriously? I said "No sir. You still owe us over $1000. At 2:00 Friday morning you made the decision that you were going to move out, so now you need to figure out how to make that happen on your own. I will not be paying for it."

Yay me!!! Then I talked to G and told him, and he said "Maybe you should just give it back to him and let it go." :eek::eek::eek: I was like "Nope. He gets a check on the first, so he can pay the first month's rent and deposit then. I'm going to use it to pay for an excursion for our cruise this summer." Are ya'll proud? :lol:

I'm so gosh darned proud of you, Rene. And please remind that adorable G that backbones made of steel are required during these trying times! ;)

How do you the time to polish that halo.. when you have to pee all the time??
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Maybe it's a circular process! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Christine]

LOL!! I just shook my head at him when he said that. He was so funny too because he said it with such an intense inquisitive look on his face. He was kinda horrified I think, that a grown up LADY was calling herself the PEE QUEEN!! Ahahahaahah.....

He keeps us laughing for sure.

Christine, I absolutely positively LOVE your new kit! So if I'm going to do this next challenge, the Olive one (sorry I forget the whole name of it).. then I only need to purchase page kit ONE of your new Sweet Affections kit, correct (because if I have this all figured out correctly.... page kit 2 of SW will be the bonus to the Olive challenge...) ??

ding, ding, ding you are CORRECT!!! assuming SW means sweet affections :)

[Christine]

speaking of which I better go FINISH Olive and Aubergine lol I got side tracked w/ the BAG kit. :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

You sidetracked? :yikes: :yikes: Say it's not so! ;) :lol: :lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

ding, ding, ding you are CORRECT!!! assuming SW means sweet affections :)


Alrighty... I think I'm finally getting the hang of this.
Oops... yes, SW meant Sweet Affections... shoulda been SA... lol

[>>aruaL<<]

I went food shopping this morning.... I honestly think it's the one 'chore' that I hate the most!!! Ok, I don't mind the shopping part of it, what I REALLLLY hate is the bringing it all into the house and putting it all away!!

Am I the only one who despises this chore? I will actually procrastinate long as possible just to avoid it.... unless it's Summer or school break, then I dont mind, cause Im the mean mom who makes the kids bring it all in for me! LOL

[stitchmich]

I wouldn't say I hate it Laura. I prefer to shop alone, otherwise I don't come home with every thing I need. I definitely like to have someone else bring it in the house. And although putting away groceries is not my favorite chore I prefer to do it myself, because I want everything where I want it :lol: kwim?

[suvgal]

I went food shopping this morning.... I honestly think it's the one 'chore' that I hate the most!!! Ok, I don't mind the shopping part of it, what I REALLLLY hate is the bringing it all into the house and putting it all away!!

Am I the only one who despises this chore? I will actually procrastinate long as possible just to avoid it.... unless it's Summer or school break, then I dont mind, cause Im the mean mom who makes the kids bring it all in for me! LOL

I'm with you. When DH retired, I took him with me and trained him how I shop. Then I suggested he do the shopping which he does without my asking. He puts things away too...sometimes I need to search where they are but they're away.

[debilou]

I'm with you. When DH retired, I took him with me and trained him how I shop. Then I suggested he do the shopping which he does without my asking. He puts things away too...sometimes I need to search where they are but they're away.

I'm with you, I have my DH trained since he retired...
good move!!

[Christine]

You sidetracked? :yikes: :yikes: Say it's not so! ;) :lol: :lol:

Lol u act like I get distracted easily :D

[Christine]

You sidetracked? :yikes: :yikes: Say it's not so! ;) :lol: :lol:

Lol u act like I get distracted easily :D

[Christine]

I tell anybody who is home that they only have to help bring in the groceries if they want to eat lol

[PQ]

I came over here so ya'll could see my signature line.:rofl::lol:

[PQ]

Laura, be sure and show your son my signature line!

[stitchmich]

I'm with you. When DH retired, I took him with me and trained him how I shop. Then I suggested he do the shopping which he does without my asking. He puts things away too...sometimes I need to search where they are but they're away.

I'm with you, I have my DH trained since he retired...
good move!!


Can one of you please come here and "train" my DH? :rofl:


Lol u act like I get distracted easily :D

hmmm... what would give us that idea? :rolleyes:

Laura, be sure and show your son my signature line!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

I am a HORRIBLE MOTHER! My boy just barfed all over the living room. As I was walking up the stairs to get something to clean up the mess with, I said to DH, I can't believe the kid is 13 and still can't get to the bathroom in time to throw up. Well, the boy heard me and now not only does he feel sick, he feels bad for making a huge mess. I told him I wasn't upset with him but he can't expect me to be joyful about cleaning up vomit. What kind of mother makes her kid upset when he's sick? ugh. (but seriously, the couch, the rug, two pillows, a blanket, the hardwood floor... good grief)

[idtwinmom]

Michelle - sorry to here DS is sick and even more so that you have to clean it up! For me, it would have been "DH! So and so just threw up! Go clean it up if you don't want to add mine to the mix!" (I'm horrible and gag and most the time get sick too!)

Maybe what I just ran across with help a little!

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food.
The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle
of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor
do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the
bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn’t help because I fall faster than you
can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do
not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however.
Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary
to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible.
I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the
other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I
beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine,
meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the
door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the
bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or
cat’s butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:

TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:

(1) They live here. You don’t. (2) If you don’t want their hair on your clothes,
stay off the furniture. That’s why they call it ‘fur’-niture. (3) I like my pets a
lot better than I like most people. (4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are
adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don’t speak
clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they (1) eat less, (2) don’t
ask for money all the time, (3) are easier to train, (4) normally come when called,
(5) never ask to drive the car, (6) don’t hang out with drug-using people; (7) don’t
smoke or drink, (8) don’t want to wear your clothes, (9) don’t have to buy the
latest fashions, (10) don’t need a gazillion dollars for college and (11) if they
get pregnant, you can sell their children

[idtwinmom]

BTW - I've been so busy I haven't been around in days! No time to sit and catch up now either! Sigh!!!!! I need a day to myself!

[stitchmich]

that's funny lisa. maybe I should have pets instead?? :lol:

[stitchmich]

BTW - I've been so busy I haven't been around in days! No time to sit and catch up now either! Sigh!!!!! I need a day to myself!

yes, you do!

I'm going to go sit with my sick boy now and watch Idol

[>>aruaL<<]

I'm with you. When DH retired, I took him with me and trained him how I shop. Then I suggested he do the shopping which he does without my asking. He puts things away too...sometimes I need to search where they are but they're away.

Sadly (for me... lol) my DH isn't actually retired from work yet... so I get to do the shopping... blech!

[>>aruaL<<]

Laura, be sure and show your son my signature line!

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... THAT is hysterical!!!!!

[addicted]

PQ love the siggie!!

Stitchie sorry about you son. I would have done same thing and DH would have make me feel worse about it.

Lisa I hope you can catch up soon!!

It's been a bit stressful around here. I need a break. The kids fighting and loudness is making me crazy. I hate these kind of days.

[Christine]

LOL Lisa!

Sorry Stitch, but I feel for you and know exactly what you mean. :hug:

Way tired around here, so I am going to bed!

[PQ]

Sadly (for me... lol) my DH isn't actually retired from work yet... so I get to do the shopping... blech!

Me either Laura. Oh sigh. But actually I would not want my husband to buy groceries - he would buy every piece of crap he passed and we have storage issues. He would not stick to a list.

Doug says that he will not be able to retire until he is 95 because "we" had too many children. Pardon me. If he had said, "Let's watch TV." I would have said, "OK."

[idtwinmom]

Me either Laura. Oh sigh. But actually I would not want my husband to buy groceries - he would buy every piece of crap he passed and we have storage issues. He would not stick to a list.

Doug says that he will not be able to retire until he is 95 because "we" had too many children. Pardon me. If he had said, "Let's watch TV." I would have said, "OK."

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
If DH ever pulls that line on me, I will gladly remind him that the 3rd one was his idea!
:lol::lol::lol:

[idtwinmom]

I do not know if it will work for you, but it worked for me every time......

when the kids were old enough to be potty trained, I never tried to "make" them use the toilet. (I knew I would never be able to take that kind of stress). I went to the store and I bought them underware I knew they would love, AND I bought them a gift. I told them that as soon as they wanted to, they could wear the underwear instead diapers AND as soon as they made it 2 days without an accident, they could have this gift. I wrapped the gift VERY elaborately and I put it within sight, but out of reach. Every time we passed the gift I would say things like, "Hmmmm.........wonder what is in that present? Don't you love the way it is wrapped? I'll bet you that you are going to LOVE what is in it. I can't wait for you to do your work so you can have it.....but don't try until you are ready, ok?" But you have to wait until they ASK to wear the underwear - don't say things like, "Are you ready to try?" It worked every time.

Mama said she got the boys to do "it" by letting them go outside and drown bugs every time they pee'd, but I don't think that would work with girls. :shocked::rofl:
Well, buying the underwear didn't work, we did that a year ago! But buying a gift just might! (of course, I think I might wait til after the Dr visit, there still might be a physical issue with the bladder issue) I also don't think the "drowning bugs" would work right now with 3 feet of snow on the ground! :lol:

Thanks for the support guys. He knows he blew it. I just got a text from him saying he and his friend were going to look for an apartment today.

Laura, when we talked to him 2 weekends ago, that's the approach we took, that it was disrespectful to come home the next morning when you live with someone and that it was unfair to me to allow me to be up all night worrying. He said, "Well if I lived on my own, I would be out all night, so what's the difference?". I told him the difference was that even though I would know it deep down, I wouldn't have to see it.

I guess the thing that worries me the most at this point is that the whole point of allowing him to move back home in the first place was to help him through the legal mess he got himself into. So I'm afraid he will not take care of it and end up going to jail. But I guess we just have to let the chips fall where they may. He had the perfect situatioin, and he blew it.

I know it's the right thing. I guess I tried to tell myself that since he was 17 when he got into that trouble, that we should help him now to deal with it. I always felt deep down it wasn't going to work, but was hopeful with all the positive changes we had seen in the last several months.

I have a sister who has a 35 year old daughter who still lives off my sister. When she's not being supported by my sister, she's sleeping with 3 men at the same time to get them to pay her bills. My sister is also raising this child's daughter (my sister's granddaughter). My sister is retired and on a fixed income, so it's very difficult to be raising a senior in high school and looking at paying for college tuition next fall. I don't want that - for me or for Drew. I don't want a 35 year old still living at home. I want him to stand on his own 2 feet, and to be proud of himself for doing it. So it's time, once and for all.

Gary just went to work for a few hours, and I'm gonna do some scrapping. I am hoping Drew won't be home until Gary gets home so that if he has anything to say, we will be able to talk to him together.

To make matters worse, someone tried to break into my DMIL's house last night. She said she muted the tv a couple of times because she thought she heard something at the front door, but decided it was just the wind. When she went outside to get the paper this morning, she saw where someone had broken the door handle and scratched up the door facing to try to pry the door open. She lives alone because my DFIL passed away almost 4 years ago. Pretty scary.

Thanks for everyone's support. You guys are the best!
I would have to say that you have had enough for one week! After all the good that has happened in the last few months, it's hard to face the set back. But it sounds like he was looking for a reason to move since he had it all lined up to go looking. And I sure hope your MIL is doing OK! I would have been a wreck after that!


ok, can I say this?....... hmmmm why yes I think I can, cuz it is my forum and doesn't break DSPs rules. LOL

PEOPLE WHO WRITE COMPUTER VIRUSES ARE SCUM AND NEED TO BE SKIMMED FROM THE GENE POOL!!!!!

uggggggggg! Watch out I got on this am and my computer had a window bubble thing popped up that says Windows has determined that you have a virus click here to start your virus scanner thing-y. Well not exactly but you get the gist. LOL Plus there was a big window that said basically the same thing. I tried to right click on the button in the bar, nothing helped..... couldn't get any of my real virus scan stuff to actually work or shut down

finally had to push the button it restarted but all of that stuff was still there, then tried to restart in safe mode then restore back a few days, which I think worked. If you see this do NOT click on the bubble or the x thing cuz they can make it be like a link and it will install some supposed anti-virus software.

Dirt bags!!!

Aaaaarrrrrgh! One reason I love the Mac - no viruses!

[idtwinmom]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Why don't Macs get virus's? DH wants a Mac but they are SO expensive!
It has more to do with the operating system than anything else. The foundation is UNIX which goes back to mainframe days, is highly secure and runs on such a different code than Windows that hackers don't go after it as often. And yes, they are more expensive, but the average lifespan is much longer making the cost per year less in the long run.

After listening to you ladies I decided to do a full scan of my laptop. We have McAfee and so problems showed up.

Our first computers(years ago) were Macs but then DH wanted PC as he had one at work so we got PCs. Macs have their own operating systems.People who write viruses write them for PCs because so many people have PCs.
It has nothing to do with numbers, it has to do with security holes and vulnerability.

Is there a "run" on that kit in the store..

I can see it, but I can't buy it

I need a clerk on aisle 9, please...

Need a clerk please

Hey, Jim, can you get some more kits down using the fork lift,
we didn't expect this much action so quick!

help on aisle 9... help on aisle 9...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

GREAT JOB RENE!!!! So proud of you!

So, Mac owners I have a ??? With the Imac is there a tower or is all in the display?
I don't know about the smaller iMac, but the new 27 incher comes with the wireless mouse and keyboard. Mac does make the Mini, which you hook to a monitor, or the Pro line (you think iMac is expensive, just look at the price of these towers) that are a tower model, but these come standard with dual hard drives, quad processors, things like that. But Apple has put the workings all into one box for longer than PCs even existed!

Hey Fran... I have to tell you something... it made me laugh.

My 12yo son walked in, stared at my screen, being curious, and he looked over at your avatar..... and he said "does she go pee all the time or something?" I said "huh?" and he pointed to your avatar and he said "it says she is the P Queen..why does she want everyone to know she pees all the time?"

Aaaaahhahahahhahahahahahahah.....
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

wahoooooo the BAG kit is done, gotta go feed the starving troops, but you can see here

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=797988#post797988
Oh, that turned out gorgeous. I was gone so long though I missed the whole thing! Drat!

I came over here so ya'll could see my signature line.:rofl::lol:
And now I even understand it! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Can one of you please come here and "train" my DH? :rofl:


How about I send my DH to train your DH! I really think he does a better job than I do because he "never" varies from the list. I do notice things that we haven't got on the list, though, so not sure who does the better job. And most of the time, when I shop, he's here to help put it away, so that parts not too bad.

[idtwinmom]

PQ love the siggie!!

Stitchie sorry about you son. I would have done same thing and DH would have make me feel worse about it.

Lisa I hope you can catch up soon!!

It's been a bit stressful around here. I need a break. The kids fighting and loudness is making me crazy. I hate these kind of days.

If you go back to my post from last Friday you will know that I can totally empathize! It finally got a little better today!

[idtwinmom]

WooHoo! All caught up!

[>>aruaL<<]

LOL Fran..... how many kids did your non-watching-tv days give ya??? Oh that makes me laugh..

My husband is retired from the military, but not from the civilian world (he's way too young...) and on weekends when I need help with something he likes to chuckle and say "I'm retired, leave us retirees alone" .... as if to say he's old and unable.... and then I quickly remind him that I will break his legs and then he'll be retired AND disabled ;-) LOL

[stitchmich]

Me either Laura. Oh sigh. But actually I would not want my husband to buy groceries - he would buy every piece of crap he passed and we have storage issues. He would not stick to a list.

Doug says that he will not be able to retire until he is 95 because "we" had too many children. Pardon me. If he had said, "Let's watch TV." I would have said, "OK."

I used to have that problem with DH doing the shopping. I'd give him a list and he'd come home with Coke, Frosted Flakes and Chips Ahoy cookies, never mind they were never on the list. He's done a complete turnaround on me though. Now he sticks exactly to the list, but if he goes with me he rushes through the store telling me we don't really need everything I'm picking up or that it's too expensive. Well, yeah, groceries are in fact too expensive, but we have to eat.

LOL on "let's watch TV" :lol::lol::lol:

[stitchmich]

Laura, isn't it pretty early on the left coast?

[debilou]

Wow, Laura.. what time do you get up... I thought it was early for me.. but it's what like 2 a.m. for you or something..

And, PQ very funny birth control method... hmm, wonder why that plan fell apart...

And, I have a stupid printer that has to be taken apart and hopefully just cleaned.. cross my fingers on that one...

And, I'm pretty sure I need to reload CS4.. (they said so - who the heck are they? ) after I added Snow Leopard to my Mac... It's just been running slower and slower since I did that upgrade.. All my other programs are just fine.. Just CS4... So, I tried to do it yesterday - but oops forgot to deactivate the stupid thing first.. But, luckily I had it backed up... so, I get to do it all over again today...

Wish me a fun, fun day..

At least I can work on both the printer and CS4 at the same time... yippee..

[PQ]

We bought a wireless printer about 2 months ago. I am so happy not to have that big contraption in my little computer room. If you end up having to buy a new printer Debilou, go wireless.

[GrandmaCrys]

I am so sorry I forgot to post this here yesterday! :o

"So...I'm driving into work this morning, in the cold and the wind and the snow. My cell phone starts to ring. (My cell phone RARELY rings) "Ah! It must be DH, concerned about my driving in this horrid weather", I think to myself.

I'm fumbling like mad (not a good thing to do in a snowstorm) trying to get it out of my purse. FINALLY! On what I was sure was the very last ring, I freed it from it's pouch and answered it.

And what to my wondering ears did I hear? THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AFRICAN ACCENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

:yippee: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :party: Sands called me! :party: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yippee:

Anyway, her internet service is down and this is why she is not posting!!! (I think that's what she said!! I was so excited to hear her beautiful voice that I couldn't take everything in! ;)) I even got a chance to talk with her two lovely children!!

[stitchmich]

oh how awesome to get to talk to Sands! I've been missing her :hug:

[>>aruaL<<]

Laura, isn't it pretty early on the left coast?

Yuppers, I am up every morning at 3am. :eek:

[addicted]

Lisa thanks for all the comments about the mac. I think we are going to wait a few months to see how our finances go.

Stitch love your new avie!

I have wondered where sands was. I hope she gets back soon.

Chris I love the new kit, SO cute. And the olive one is perfect for my wedding photos but I can't find them. Grrrrrrr

I hope I didn't forget anyone. If I did I will catch you when I get on the puter.

[>>aruaL<<]

Her new Avi makes me giggle.... it's adorable

[GrandmaCrys]

I went food shopping this morning.... I honestly think it's the one 'chore' that I hate the most!!! Ok, I don't mind the shopping part of it, what I REALLLLY hate is the bringing it all into the house and putting it all away!!

Am I the only one who despises this chore? I will actually procrastinate long as possible just to avoid it.... unless it's Summer or school break, then I dont mind, cause Im the mean mom who makes the kids bring it all in for me! LOL

DH and I shop together probably 92% of the time. (He, too, is retired) I like to shop alone, because I do NOT vary from the list, and DH is an *impulse byer*.

That being said, he brings in ALL the groceries/packages. And I put them ALL away! A perfect solution for us, because he wouldn't put them away on a bet and I love the organization of putting away, so there!!!

And Stitchie, I love your new avi too! :D

BTW, Lisa, I never did tell you that I found my most *up to date* (well, as of 4/09. :o :p) Quicken in an obscure place. What a relief. I left it where it was (on the Seagate backup of my dead EHD) and also copied it to the PC.

Now, my question is, can I safely erase all the other backups that appear here, there and everywhere without compromising the current saved work? If you say "YES" (fingers crossed here), then I would set the Seagate to back up the PC version.

Right now, I'm scared to do anything! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[stitchmich]

wow, 3am! I am deeeep in sleep at 3am, or sometimes getting up to use the bathroom :rofl:

Glad you like my avi. It's a picture from a zoo field trip two years ago and I made the avi about a year ago and never used it. I was bored with my dogwood flower but too lazy to make a new avi :lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

Im one of those dumb wives who thinks she should be up to make breakfast for DH before he heads off to work, and put his lunch together to take to work, while he's eating breakfast....oh and get his coffee going for his thermos, etc etc etc.... LOL!

I guess I just figure it's the least I could do, I can nap during the day if I want since I don't work, and he works really hard and is very good to me and our children... I guess it's my small way of giving back. I guess. LOL

He always tells me to stay in bed.. he can do it for himself, etc... but I feel badly if I do stay in bed, which is rare.

[stitchmich]

Im one of those dumb wives who thinks she should be up to make breakfast for DH before he heads off to work, and put his lunch together to take to work, while he's eating breakfast....oh and get his coffee going for his thermos, etc etc etc.... LOL!

I guess I just figure it's the least I could do, I can nap during the day if I want since I don't work, and he works really hard and is very good to me and our children... I guess it's my small way of giving back. I guess. LOL

He always tells me to stay in bed.. he can do it for himself, etc... but I feel badly if I do stay in bed, which is rare.

awwwww! you are so sweet! :love2: my DH works at home so I don't have to send him off to work. I do get up with the kids, pack DS's lunch and see them off to school. DS had a rough night and didn't go to school this morning so this morning I was still in bed when DD left. He's a bit better this morning, keeping down some sprite now. Say a prayer that the rest of the family doesn't get it. :pray:

[>>aruaL<<]

nooo... it's not sweet... it's a terrible habit to get into! LOLOL :-)

I hope the family doesn't get sick. Dontcha just hate that, when it goes from one to the next... and then makes it rounds all over AGAIN!! Fingers crossed for ya!

[addicted]

Im one of those dumb wives who thinks she should be up to make breakfast for DH before he heads off to work, and put his lunch together to take to work, while he's eating breakfast....oh and get his coffee going for his thermos, etc etc etc.... LOL!

I guess I just figure it's the least I could do, I can nap during the day if I want since I don't work, and he works really hard and is very good to me and our children... I guess it's my small way of giving back. I guess. LOL

He always tells me to stay in bed.. he can do it for himself, etc... but I feel badly if I do stay in bed, which is rare.
WOW, my DH would die if I ever did that. I make his lunch before bed! You are good!!

awwwww! you are so sweet! :love2: my DH works at home so I don't have to send him off to work. I do get up with the kids, pack DS's lunch and see them off to school. DS had a rough night and didn't go to school this morning so this morning I was still in bed when DD left. He's a bit better this morning, keeping down some sprite now. Say a prayer that the rest of the family doesn't get it. :pray:

I hope he keeps getting better!!

[ReneT]

Hello girls!!! Feels like forever since I was here, but I guess it was only yesterday that I missed. You guys are cracking me up with the grocery store/DH stories. :lol:

Not much going on here, just been busy around the house.

Fran your siggie line is hilarious!

Stichie, hope your DS is feeling some better today!

[>>aruaL<<]

Did we give you permission to be absent Rene?? Hmm???

[ReneT]

Oh, and Stitchie, your new avi is hilarious!

[ReneT]

Did we give you permission to be absent Rene?? Hmm???

No, but I don't take orders very well, just ask Gary. :rofl::rofl:

[>>aruaL<<]

Well dang it.... we'll have to put you in a corner... a dark scary one ;-)

How are things with Drew.. things calmed down and he has found a new place?

[ReneT]

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/funny-dog-pictures-rite-dere.jpg

[>>aruaL<<]

Lol!!

[ReneT]

Well dang it.... we'll have to put you in a corner... a dark scary one ;-)

How are things with Drew.. things calmed down and he has found a new place?

Things are OK, not great, but OK. He and his friend think they've found a place, but are going to look again on Saturday. I think he was ready to move since he doesn't like the rules, but at the same time is scared to leave because he's scared about how he will pay for the legal stuff when it happens - probation fees, attorney fees, restitution, etc. I'm worried about that too, but what do you do?

[>>aruaL<<]

If theres a will, theres a way. If he really wants things to get taken care of so that he has no further legal issues from it all, then he'll find a way. And in finding a way, it will make him a stronger, better person. It may not be easy for him in his journey, but he'll see at the end that it made him an even better person.. and he will be able to be proud of that.

Your a good mommy!!

[stitchmich]

Things are OK, not great, but OK. He and his friend think they've found a place, but are going to look again on Saturday. I think he was ready to move since he doesn't like the rules, but at the same time is scared to leave because he's scared about how he will pay for the legal stuff when it happens - probation fees, attorney fees, restitution, etc. I'm worried about that too, but what do you do?

I am sure at his age, he wants and maybe even needs a sense of independence. I hope it's a good move for all of you. It seems he has come a long way since he's been back home and has a good job. Hope for the best and just keep praying. :hug:

[Christine]

Soooooooo good job me! My store was doing a grand reopening today and they had coupons for FREE AND I MEAN COMPLETELY FREE eggs, oj, sausages, and English muffins. Good today only so I got a set of them when i was working this am. And then I saw someone had thrown away a sheet in the garbage on the way out of the store. Please note it was on top, I was not dumpster diving. Lol but anyway so I hot 2 doz eggs, 12 English muffins, 2 boxes of those little sizzlers sausages and a gallon of OJ for free!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

DH and I shop together probably 92% of the time. (He, too, is retired) I like to shop alone, because I do NOT vary from the list, and DH is an *impulse byer*.

That being said, he brings in ALL the groceries/packages. And I put them ALL away! A perfect solution for us, because he wouldn't put them away on a bet and I love the organization of putting away, so there!!!

And Stitchie, I love your new avi too! :D

BTW, Lisa, I never did tell you that I found my most *up to date* (well, as of 4/09. :o :p) Quicken in an obscure place. What a relief. I left it where it was (on the Seagate backup of my dead EHD) and also copied it to the PC.

Now, my question is, can I safely erase all the other backups that appear here, there and everywhere without compromising the current saved work? If you say "YES" (fingers crossed here), then I would set the Seagate to back up the PC version.

Right now, I'm scared to do anything! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I periodically erase the backups that Quicken does automatically, but I also make a copy of the file every single time I've been in it and made changes. Especially if I have downloaded bank info. Since I do bills every Sunday morning, it is just a habit to make that extra copy when I'm done. I save it to a Jump drive. So now I have many copies, the working file that can be found inside my applications folder, one copy that is made to a documents folder automatically by Quicken, two that is made by my automatic back up program (remember I'm on Mac and it's built into the system) and are put on the EHD (oh, and there are 2 because there is the original file and the backup being backed up), and a copy I have saved to a jump. Do you think I'm paranoid of losing data? Yep, had it happen way to many times. So, until you get at least the working copy, plus 2 back ups, do not delete. Once you do have those 3, delete to your hearts content, but always keep 3 current and one old file. Clear as mud?

[ReneT]

Soooooooo good job me! My store was doing a grand reopening today and they had coupons for FREE AND I MEAN COMPLETELY FREE eggs, oj, sausages, and English muffins. Good today only so I got a set of them when i was working this am. And then I saw someone had thrown away a sheet in the garbage on the way out of the store. Please note it was on top, I was not dumpster diving. Lol but anyway so I hot 2 doz eggs, 12 English muffins, 2 boxes of those little sizzlers sausages and a gallon of OJ for free!!!!!

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

[idtwinmom]

Soooooooo good job me! My store was doing a grand reopening today and they had coupons for FREE AND I MEAN COMPLETELY FREE eggs, oj, sausages, and English muffins. Good today only so I got a set of them when i was working this am. And then I saw someone had thrown away a sheet in the garbage on the way out of the store. Please note it was on top, I was not dumpster diving. Lol but anyway so I hot 2 doz eggs, 12 English muffins, 2 boxes of those little sizzlers sausages and a gallon of OJ for free!!!!!

Yum! Eggs mcmuffins and OJ! (well, the eggs mcmuffins sound good, the OJ does too, but although my tongue loves it my tummy does not! :lol:) At any rate, what a score. Hard to believe any one was silly enough to throw them away!

[idtwinmom]

Michelle - love the new avi!

Rene - love the new puppy funny! I think that one is my favorite so far!

Heather - hope you join the Mac world before too long! I promise you won't be disappointed.

Hugs, everybody! I'm off to try and get some work done!

[suvgal]

Soooooooo good job me! My store was doing a grand reopening today and they had coupons for FREE AND I MEAN COMPLETELY FREE eggs, oj, sausages, and English muffins. Good today only so I got a set of them when i was working this am. And then I saw someone had thrown away a sheet in the garbage on the way out of the store. Please note it was on top, I was not dumpster diving. Lol but anyway so I hot 2 doz eggs, 12 English muffins, 2 boxes of those little sizzlers sausages and a gallon of OJ for free!!!!!

:tup::tup::applause::applause:
Does that mean we're all invited for breakfast????

[>>aruaL<<]

I expect breakfast to be ready tomorrow..... at 3am ;-)

[addicted]

Soooooooo good job me! My store was doing a grand reopening today and they had coupons for FREE AND I MEAN COMPLETELY FREE eggs, oj, sausages, and English muffins. Good today only so I got a set of them when i was working this am. And then I saw someone had thrown away a sheet in the garbage on the way out of the store. Please note it was on top, I was not dumpster diving. Lol but anyway so I hot 2 doz eggs, 12 English muffins, 2 boxes of those little sizzlers sausages and a gallon of OJ for free!!!!!
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: LOVE those deals!


Heather - hope you join the Mac world before too long! I promise you won't be disappointed.

I SO want one, but DH is SO set on paying off a huge expense by the end of the year, that I don't have a lot of spending $$$! :(:(

Which brings me to a question. What do virus's do? I know they can ruin your computer, but can people then get info off your computer? I really don't know what they are written for exactly other than to tick off Chris and the rest of the world!

:tup::tup::applause::applause:
Does that mean we're all invited for breakfast????
:tup::tup::tup: Yes, we are coming over!

[idtwinmom]

Some viruses just make your computer run inefficiently. Others can and do pull info from your system or allow the bad guys to get in and pull it themselves. It all depends on just how "bad" the bad guy is. Still others can affect the actual hardware settings nearly destroying the system, but these are the most rare.

[ReneT]

I expect breakfast to be ready tomorrow..... at 3am ;-)

You eat breakfast at 3am? :rofl:

[stitchmich]

:tup::tup::applause::applause:
Does that mean we're all invited for breakfast????

I'd love to come for breakfast, but...

I expect breakfast to be ready tomorrow..... at 3am ;-)

NOT at 3am!!!


I SO want one, but DH is SO set on paying off a huge expense by the end of the year, that I don't have a lot of spending $$$! :(:(



My DH wants to pay off a huge expense too... the grocery bills, the car insurance, the propane bill, etc., etc...:rofl::rolleyes::rofl::p

[stitchmich]

You eat breakfast at 3am? :rofl:

cooks breakfast for her DH and packs his lunch too! ain't she sweet?! :D

[GrandmaCrys]

I periodically erase the backups that Quicken does automatically, but I also make a copy of the file every single time I've been in it and made changes. Especially if I have downloaded bank info. Since I do bills every Sunday morning, it is just a habit to make that extra copy when I'm done. I save it to a Jump drive. So now I have many copies, the working file that can be found inside my applications folder, one copy that is made to a documents folder automatically by Quicken, two that is made by my automatic back up program (remember I'm on Mac and it's built into the system) and are put on the EHD (oh, and there are 2 because there is the original file and the backup being backed up), and a copy I have saved to a jump. Do you think I'm paranoid of losing data? Yep, had it happen way to many times. So, until you get at least the working copy, plus 2 back ups, do not delete. Once you do have those 3, delete to your hearts content, but always keep 3 current and one old file. Clear as mud?

Lisa, you are so smart! :hug: :love2: :hug: I have jump drives laying around all over the place and never even thought to use one of those! Brilliant idea!!! You'll get me straightened out before long!!! :D :D :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Yes, I'll have to skip breakfast at 3 am also! :eek: :eek: And I'm in Lisa's camp - I used to love sausage McMuffins and OJ, but have had to give them up. The discomfort is just not worth it. Now...BK's ham and egg croissant is a whole other matter! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[stitchmich]

I can't handle the OJ!!!

[>>aruaL<<]

You eat breakfast at 3am? :rofl:

LOL.... yups. Well sometimes I don't, sometimes I just pack mine away into the fridge and eat it later, at a more acceptable breakfast hour.

[GrandmaCrys]

Rene, I don't think I ever thought to tell you that when I got home from SA, on my annual Christmas shopping trip with my BFF, I bought a pair of UGG boots. Not as cute as yours, but still just as functional. And I only thought to tell you because it was 6°F went I drove into work this morning and I have them on and my feet as just as toasty warm as could be! :hug: :hug:

[ReneT]

cooks breakfast for her DH and packs his lunch too! ain't she sweet?! :D

Sweeter than me, that's for sure! :rofl:

I can't handle the OJ!!!

Me either. It makes me nauseous. :(

Rene, I don't think I ever thought to tell you that when I got home from SA, on my annual Christmas shopping trip with my BFF, I bought a pair of UGG boots. Not as cute as yours, but still just as functional. And I only thought to tell you because it was 6°F went I drove into work this morning and I have them on and my feet as just as toasty warm as could be! :hug: :hug:

Don't you just love love love them? I may go put mine on now. It's cold, windy and snowing here today. I left home this morning to go run 3 errands. It was raining like crazy when I left. By the time I got home, there was enough snow on the ground to totally cover all the standing rain in the yard even though it had been raining since about 12 last night! Crazy stuff!

Oh, and did I tell you La Mansion gave me & G a free night's stay due to all our problems with the hotel? We are going on March 5. Can't wait. Hopefully it will be warmer this time! We don't really have any big plans, but relax and do some shopping at the Rivercenter Mall. Yay!

[ReneT]

Where is everyone? I'm not feeling the love right now! Don't you people know I'm very high maintenance? :cry::cry:

[ReneT]

Dear Rene,

Please quit leaving home without your wallet!

Sincerely,
Rene

[GrandmaCrys]

:(Sweeter than me, that's for sure! :rofl:



Me either. It makes me nauseous. :(



Don't you just love love love them? I may go put mine on now. It's cold, windy and snowing here today. I left home this morning to go run 3 errands. It was raining like crazy when I left. By the time I got home, there was enough snow on the ground to totally cover all the standing rain in the yard even though it had been raining since about 12 last night! Crazy stuff!

Oh, and did I tell you La Mansion gave me & G a free night's stay due to all our problems with the hotel? We are going on March 5. Can't wait. Hopefully it will be warmer this time! We don't really have any big plans, but relax and do some shopping at the Rivercenter Mall. Yay!

I can't *maintain* you, but I can be jealous of you! ;) :(

[ReneT]

:(

I can't *maintain* you, but I can be jealous of you! ;) :(

It's pretty much a free trip except for the food and any shopping we do. The hotel is free and we have rapid rewards from Southwest. So that helps. The rapid rewards will probably slow down a lot unfortunately. We always put a lot of our business expenses on it, so now that we will only have a few expenses for the little part of the business we kept, we won't get near as many. Boo.

[stitchmich]

Where is everyone? I'm not feeling the love right now! Don't you people know I'm very high maintenance? :cry::cry:

well, I couldn't find anybody to talk to, couldn't concentrate on working, so I left the house to run errands. This may sound weird or just pathetic, but... I think it's the first time I've been out running errands ALONE in months. I'm always with DH or one of the kiddos. It was nice to have some alone time :D

[ReneT]

well, I couldn't find anybody to talk to, couldn't concentrate on working, so I left the house to run errands. This may sound weird or just pathetic, but... I think it's the first time I've been out running errands ALONE in months. I'm always with DH or one of the kiddos. It was nice to have some alone time :D

I was probably running errands when you were at home and then you were running errands when I was at home. It's like the opposite of a parallel universe! :rofl:

[ReneT]

Which would either be a zigzag universe, or simply just reality. Hmmmm....things that make you think. :lol:

[ReneT]

OK, back to being serious.

Question: When you make a Smart Collection in Bridge, and then click on it later, does it always look like it's researching everytime? Down at the bottom, it still has that circle thing that is going in circles and it says Located in.....blahblahblah (indexing blahblahblah) or (xx thumbnail extractions). Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if this is normal.

[stitchmich]

or maybe it's just opposite day. You and I are having opposite weather too... sunny and 60 here. 48 hours from now it's supposed to 30 and snowing. NC weather is CrAzY!

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene, I have found that it does that if I haven't clicked on that smart collection folder for awhile... otherwise, the little circle comes up while it's bringing it up, but it comes up fast. Like it's indexing or something.

[>>aruaL<<]

I've also noticed that it's a little slower to bring it up if I have added new kits since last using that smrt collection folder. Like with Christines... I used it the other day and it was fast.. but then I added some new stuff to my bridge that are her kits, and so this morning it took a little longer to bring it all up... now if I try it right now, it came up reallly fast.

[ReneT]

or maybe it's just opposite day. You and I are having opposite weather too... sunny and 60 here. 48 hours from now it's supposed to 30 and snowing. NC weather is CrAzY!

60 & sunny! Wow!!!

[ReneT]

I've also noticed that it's a little slower to bring it up if I have added new kits since last using that smrt collection folder. Like with Christines... I used it the other day and it was fast.. but then I added some new stuff to my bridge that are her kits, and so this morning it took a little longer to bring it all up... now if I try it right now, it came up reallly fast.

It doesn't take too long to bring up the pictures, but it just looks like it's searching the whole time and also it is really slow if I try to use the slider to look through all the pictures. Like I move the slider and nothing happens, then in a bit it might move.

[>>aruaL<<]

Hmm... mine doesn't do it the whole time.. just for a moment or so. Hmmm...

Maybe you need to index your stuff.... maybe that would help? It's easy to do.. just takes a lil bit of time to run if you have a load of stuff, which I know you do.

[ReneT]

Hmm... mine doesn't do it the whole time.. just for a moment or so. Hmmm...

Maybe you need to index your stuff.... maybe that would help? It's easy to do.. just takes a lil bit of time to run if you have a load of stuff, which I know you do.

How do I do that?

[>>aruaL<<]

How do I do that?


Im not sure how you have your files/folders set up.. but if you go to your main DSP folder where you keep your kits and click on it... then go up above to VIEW>Show items from subfolders and let it run.. in the corner you should see the circle and it indexing... it will take abit of time... just let it run.

Like for me, I have a Folder called Digital Supplies, then in that is DSP and in that is all the kits listed... so for me I just click on the DSP folder only, and tell it to show items from subfolders....

[>>aruaL<<]

also make sure you have View>As thumbnails checked ... which Im sure you already do

[>>aruaL<<]

and just to make ya feel better.... when i first was keywording all my stuff... it would run abit slower (smart collections I mean) and be a lil strange... but once I learned to index and I did that, it worked muchhhhh better... now I do index every so often if I notice it's abit slower finding things and I know Ive done a lot of keywording/adding new kits. So I doubt anhything is wrong, I think your just having the same thing happening that happened to me at first too.

[addicted]

Checking in quick before the kids get home. :)

My knees have been killing me the past few days. So I decided to go to the running store to find out why. Well, I run on the outside of my feet so the shoes I JUST BOUGHT are making that worse and causing my knee pain. So I had to buy new shoes again, :mad: so I won't hurt my knees. I'm so mad I didn't go to the running store in the first place. Now I hope I can sell them online and get some $ back for them. They have only been used for 2 weeks.

[stitchmich]

Checking in quick before the kids get home. :)

My knees have been killing me the past few days. So I decided to go to the running store to find out why. Well, I run on the outside of my feet so the shoes I JUST BOUGHT are making that worse and causing my knee pain. So I had to buy new shoes again, :mad: so I won't hurt my knees. I'm so mad I didn't go to the running store in the first place. Now I hope I can sell them online and get some $ back for them. They have only been used for 2 weeks.

oh that's a bummer! I hope you can sell them. And sorry about the sore knees too. THat's why I walk/jog. My knees can't take running.

[ReneT]

Im not sure how you have your files/folders set up.. but if you go to your main DSP folder where you keep your kits and click on it... then go up above to VIEW>Show items from subfolders and let it run.. in the corner you should see the circle and it indexing... it will take abit of time... just let it run.

Like for me, I have a Folder called Digital Supplies, then in that is DSP and in that is all the kits listed... so for me I just click on the DSP folder only, and tell it to show items from subfolders....

I think I've already done all of this. I think it's what Chris told me to do when I first started, but doing it again just to make sure. :D Thanks for your help.

[GrandmaCrys]

Dang! Heather, don't you just hate when things happen *backwards*? :annoyed: You just want to rewind the tape and try again. ;) :rofl: :rofl:

Stitchie, here I was - all day long feeling sorry for you because you had to "work" and I was trying to jab you into "playing hooky" and now I find out that's what you were doing, all along! :eek: :eek: But yay, for getting some alone time! :D

So, where's Christine? Off stuffing her mouth with egg McMuffins and oj, while reading a book on her eliptical, making out her grocery list? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

I think I've already done all of this. I think I did it's what Chris told me to do when I first started, but doing it again just to make sure. :D Thanks for your help.


I do it every so often.... so that my new kits, etc can all be indexed. It seems to help a lot.

The other thing you could do... is to just click on each smart collection... and let it run an index.... it will help the next time you need to open it.

[ReneT]

Checking in quick before the kids get home. :)

My knees have been killing me the past few days. So I decided to go to the running store to find out why. Well, I run on the outside of my feet so the shoes I JUST BOUGHT are making that worse and causing my knee pain. So I had to buy new shoes again, :mad: so I won't hurt my knees. I'm so mad I didn't go to the running store in the first place. Now I hope I can sell them online and get some $ back for them. They have only been used for 2 weeks.

That's a bummer about the shoes! I apparently do that too-worse with my left foot than my right. I went to the specialty shoe store and that's what they told me. The new tennis shoes made all the difference in the world when we were working 18 hr on the concrete. I hope you are able to sell them!

[ReneT]

I do it every so often.... so that my new kits, etc can all be indexed. It seems to help a lot.

The other thing you could do... is to just click on each smart collection... and let it run an index.... it will help the next time you need to open it.

Gotcha! :tup:

[ReneT]

So, where's Christine? Off stuffing her mouth with egg McMuffins and oj, while reading a book on her eliptical, making out her grocery list? :lol: :lol: :lol:

That made me choke on my diet Coke!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Lisa, you are so smart! :hug: :love2: :hug: I have jump drives laying around all over the place and never even thought to use one of those! Brilliant idea!!! You'll get me straightened out before long!!! :D :D :D

Naw!!! Just years of experience. Remember, Daddy was a programmer so I was weaned on the stuff! :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Wow, you guys have talked, but not much about anything new and exciting! Oh, that's right, this is Thursday and the board is always quiet on Thursday. Good, now maybe I can get some work done! :lol:

[ReneT]

I don't know about the other girls, I can only speak for myself, but I thought the stuff I had to say was of the utmost importance. :rofl:

[idtwinmom]

I don't know about the other girls, I can only speak for myself, but I thought the stuff I had to say was of the utmost importance. :rofl:

Well, yes, getting your computer working is of course of the utmost importance, but hearing that you are going on yet another vacation is only making me jealous! :lol:

[stitchmich]

Stitchie, here I was - all day long feeling sorry for you because you had to "work" and I was trying to jab you into "playing hooky" and now I find out that's what you were doing, all along! :eek: :eek: But yay, for getting some alone time! :D

well, I TRIED to work, I just couldn't focus so I gave up :p

So, where's Christine? Off stuffing her mouth with egg McMuffins and oj, while reading a book on her eliptical, making out her grocery list? :lol: :lol: :lol:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Wow, you guys have talked, but not much about anything new and exciting! Oh, that's right, this is Thursday and the board is always quiet on Thursday. Good, now maybe I can get some work done! :lol:

hmmmm... Lisa, did you just call us boring? :eek::annoyed::p:rofl:

[ReneT]

hmmmm... Lisa, did you just call us boring? :eek::annoyed::p:rofl:

I think that, and maybe a couple of other things. ;)

[idtwinmom]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:



hmmmm... Lisa, did you just call us boring? :eek::annoyed::p:rofl:

No, never! Maybe trying to convince myself you are so that I will actually go get something done, but I would never, ever call you boring!!!!!!! :rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

No, never! Maybe trying to convince myself you are so that I will actually go get something done, but I would never, ever call you boring!!!!!!! :rofl::rofl:

i know, I was just kiddin' :lol:

[Christine]

I've also noticed that it's a little slower to bring it up if I have added new kits since last using that smrt collection folder. Like with Christines... I used it the other day and it was fast.. but then I added some new stuff to my bridge that are her kits, and so this morning it took a little longer to bring it all up... now if I try it right now, it came up reallly fast.

Yeah that is what I was going to suggest, I also think Laura has the right idea, it is always best to add new stuff to the Christine index, you know regular exercise is always a good plan. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Checking in quick before the kids get home. :)

My knees have been killing me the past few days. So I decided to go to the running store to find out why. Well, I run on the outside of my feet so the shoes I JUST BOUGHT are making that worse and causing my knee pain. So I had to buy new shoes again, :mad: so I won't hurt my knees. I'm so mad I didn't go to the running store in the first place. Now I hope I can sell them online and get some $ back for them. They have only been used for 2 weeks.

:mad::mad::mad::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed: So annoying!

Dang! Heather, don't you just hate when things happen *backwards*? :annoyed: You just want to rewind the tape and try again. ;) :rofl: :rofl:

Stitchie, here I was - all day long feeling sorry for you because you had to "work" and I was trying to jab you into "playing hooky" and now I find out that's what you were doing, all along! :eek: :eek: But yay, for getting some alone time! :D

So, where's Christine? Off stuffing her mouth with egg McMuffins and oj, while reading a book on her eliptical, making out her grocery list? :lol: :lol: :lol:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Actually I was out playing with the birthday boy. Can you believe I have a SIX year old baby. Makes me kinda sad. :cry::cry::cry: but it is good too, I just can't believe he is getting so old. Wonder how that is happening, since I haven't aged a bit. :D

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

hmmmm... Lisa, did you just call us boring? :eek::annoyed::p:rofl:

I am thinking so! well humph! LOLOLOL

Dang, I finally had time to get everything all packaged up and uploaded last night. Took forever to that many items, but looks like they are all in the store now. I was kinda nervous that I might mess something up since I was so tired, but looks like I did ok, yay!

Big workout morning this am, went and lifted weights for 45 minutes or so, then swam 1300 yds in 35 minutes. Dang I am slow, but it is better than when it took me 40+ minutes I suppose. :) And I was pretty tired from the weights. I keep trying to bump those up too, but Dana I am not....... yet! :D

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Actually I was out playing with the birthday boy. Can you believe I have a SIX year old baby. Makes me kinda sad. :cry::cry::cry: but it is good too, I just can't believe he is getting so old. Wonder how that is happening, since I haven't aged a bit. :D

Gosh I can't believe he's 6! :party::party:

Big workout morning this am, went and lifted weights for 45 minutes or so, then swam 1300 yds in 35 minutes. Dang I am slow, but it is better than when it took me 40+ minutes I suppose. :) And I was pretty tired from the weights. I keep trying to bump those up too, but Dana I am not....... yet! :D


I would think 1300 yds in 35 mins would be an accomplishment!!! Yay you!!! :yahoo::yahoo:

[Christine]

I would think so too, until dd1 and dd2 look at me and say, "really, Mom, it took you that long?" sigh ;)

[ReneT]

I would think so too, until dd1 and dd2 look at me and say, "really, Mom, it took you that long?" sigh ;)

Do they tell you you're lame too? I hear that a lot. :D

[stitchmich]

I would think so too, until dd1 and dd2 look at me and say, "really, Mom, it took you that long?" sigh ;)

well, I'm not saying you're old, but they do have a bit of an age advantage on you. Sounds pretty impressive to me. (Dana? I thought it was Dara)

[Christine]

oh hmmmm I will go google, I was thinking Dana Torres but I can be Dara, either way LOL be back after I google

[Christine]

oh wtg stitchie!!! All of this time I have been saying the wrong thing. :rofl: OK I want to be like Dara :D

[stitchmich]

yep it's Dara, and geez she looks good. I am now feeling quite old and frumpy :(

[stitchmich]

that's the first time i noticed, so just say you've been saying Dara until that last post :rofl:

[Christine]

Do they tell you you're lame too? I hear that a lot. :D

no they enjoy getting their butts hauled around too much. LOL I am sure a "lame" mother would not do such a thing. :D

[Christine]

that's the first time i noticed, so just say you've been saying Dara until that last post :rofl:

LOL and actually I can go back and edit mine and everyone else's lol

I know! doesn't she look amazing?

[ReneT]

no they enjoy getting their butts hauled around too much. LOL I am sure a "lame" mother would not do such a thing. :D

:lol::lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene, did it help?

[>>aruaL<<]

I am sooo bummed out... my dd had a soccer game today and I always go them.. always... but today ds had an appt with his math teacher that has been arranged for awhile now... so he really needed to be there for her help. DD just called, it's half time, and she's screaming in the phone "I scored!! I scored!! and... mom, you totally MISSED it!!" .... my heart cracked a little.... *sigh*

Its hard to be in two places at once... especially when her school is about 30 mins away from home. Argh. Bummer.

[ReneT]

Rene, did it help?

Believe it or not, it's still indexing! It's going really slow.

I learned that PS does NOT like to run at the same time as ITunes or Bridge, so I think I'm going to have to close PS and Explorer until Bridge gets finished. Everthing keeps freezing up. I must need more memory.

[ReneT]

I am sooo bummed out... my dd had a soccer game today and I always go them.. always... but today ds had an appt with his math teacher that has been arranged for awhile now... so he really needed to be there for her help. DD just called, it's half time, and she's screaming in the phone "I scored!! I scored!! and... mom, you totally MISSED it!!" .... my heart cracked a little.... *sigh*

Its hard to be in two places at once... especially when her school is about 30 mins away from home. Argh. Bummer.

Oh, I'm sorry you missed her score! She'll have to tell you all about it when you see her. :hug:

[>>aruaL<<]

Believe it or not, it's still indexing! It's going really slow.

I learned that PS does NOT like to run at the same time as ITunes or Bridge, so I think I'm going to have to close PS and Explorer until Bridge gets finished. Everthing keeps freezing up. I must need more memory.

I always have my bridge running at the same time as PS and itunes, never a problem. Maybe you need to reboot.... lol

[>>aruaL<<]

Believe it or not, it's still indexing! It's going really slow.

I learned that PS does NOT like to run at the same time as ITunes or Bridge, so I think I'm going to have to close PS and Explorer until Bridge gets finished. Everthing keeps freezing up. I must need more memory.

You must have a TON of stuff to index... LOL!! I only have like 1400 items... mine takes less than 30 mins or so...

[ReneT]

I always have my bridge running at the same time as PS and itunes, never a problem. Maybe you need to reboot.... lol

I reboot every night now. It just will not run well with ITunes or Bridge. PS is soooooo slow when either of those are running at the same time. So now I play the Itouch on a speaker thing separate.

Bridge finally finished. So now I'm going to try to finish the layout I've been trying to get done all day. :)

[PQ]

I really need to find out what bridge is all about. I lead such a sheltered life.

[idtwinmom]

Laura - sorry you missed DD's score!
Chris - Woohoo on all that stuff!

Glad to see there are actually some posts worth responding too! (:lol:)

[Christine]

Laura - sorry you missed DD's score!
Chris - Woohoo on all that stuff!

Glad to see there are actually some posts worth responding too! (:lol:)

What!!! We are ALWAYS worth responding too. :D

[sands_healy]

:wave: Hi Gundi Girls :wave:

I feel like I've been to hell and back, but finally think I've changed my round trip ticket to a one way ticket out of hell. I've only reached the first station on a very long trip I think, but I'm relieved that I'm travelling in the right direction now.

I'm sorry I have not been posting or keeping up with everyone. I'm hoping that you are all well.

I would appreciate all the prayers / good thoughts anyone has to spare.

TIA.... and chat soon.

[>>aruaL<<]

it's 4:01 and noone is here with my breakfast?? hmmmm Christine??? you have food, I know you do... I don't hear it sizzling yetttttt...... wakey wakey!!

LOL!!

[stitchmich]

LOL, Laura! just had an english muffin myself... and coffee, always coffee :D

Hi Sands!!! It's good to see Sandys bald head show up, but I don't know what's going on with her. I must have missed something. I'm happy to send prayers but not sure what I'm praying for :pray:

[debilou]

Dear Rene,

Please quit leaving home without your wallet!

Sincerely,
Rene

Rene, do you always leave something.. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

hey, I heard about the snow up by you.. it's just raining a yucky by us.

They said they had to close a TV station, because they were afraid the Tower was going to blow over.. Bad weather up where you are.

come visit me.. we are just cold.. not snowy..

stop by and visit me.. in March ok...

You promised.. and a promise is a promise.

[debilou]

:wave: Hi Gundi Girls :wave:

I feel like I've been to hell and back, but finally think I've changed my round trip ticket to a one way ticket out of hell. I've only reached the first station on a very long trip I think, but I'm relieved that I'm travelling in the right direction now.

I'm sorry I have not been posting or keeping up with everyone. I'm hoping that you are all well.

I would appreciate all the prayers / good thoughts anyone has to spare.

TIA.... and chat soon.

Missed you Sands... where the heck have you been.. taking awesome photos I'm sure...

[debilou]

Believe it or not, it's still indexing! It's going really slow.

I learned that PS does NOT like to run at the same time as ITunes or Bridge, so I think I'm going to have to close PS and Explorer until Bridge gets finished. Everthing keeps freezing up. I must need more memory.

If you had Smart Collections.. then you could just index a piece at a time...

not the whole thing.. (in CS4 Bridge that is!)... Goes much faster... Because you can pick and choose what you need right this second to scrap with - save the rest for later

for example - if you wanted to scrap with just Christine's Stuff

Make a Smart Collection for Designer = Christine Gundersen in you DSP folder (that is if you keyworded them that way...

make sense I hope..

[debilou]

I really need to find out what bridge is all about. I lead such a sheltered life.

YES, it does a LOT...

and, maybe just maybe..

your could dust off that thing call a wacom... what is it a Pen tablet...

and, oh.. use it too... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

I'll get to you.. sooner of later... my dear friend..

I love you PQ!! you know I do... :love3::love3::love3:

Just pm or email anytime.. day or night... middle of the nite..

doesn't matter.. I'm there for you.

[>>aruaL<<]

Hi Debiiii..... good mornin'!

Rene does have smart collections.. seeeeeee she's smart toooo! But it was being slowwww... so she did an index of her dsp file to see if that would help.

I loveeeee smart collections, PQ ..you should get some too!! hehe...

[debilou]

Hi Debiiii..... good mornin'!

Rene does have smart collections.. seeeeeee she's smart toooo! But it was being slowwww... so she did an index of her dsp file to see if that would help.

I loveeeee smart collections, PQ ..you should get some too!! hehe...

Yes, Because PQ is SMART.. in fact she knows BIG words.. words so BIG I had to look them up in Google...

that's how smart she is!

so, yes.. PQ is very smart.. so, she needs some smart collections..:love3::love3:

[>>aruaL<<]

LOL, Laura! just had an english muffin myself... and coffee, always coffee :D

Hi Sands!!! It's good to see Sandys bald head show up, but I don't know what's going on with her. I must have missed something. I'm happy to send prayers but not sure what I'm praying for :pray:

Ohhh I can't do coffee... blech!

Bring on a nice freezing coke and I'm good...

[>>aruaL<<]

If I was rich I'd buy you all smart collections.... hahahahaha.....

Now, if I would have remembered to use the dang smart things last night and this morning while trying to fix my word art issue.... I woulda had found them in seconds... instead of a couple HOURS. Argh...

I wasn't so smart ... lol

[PQ]

:wave: Hi Gundi Girls :wave:

I feel like I've been to hell and back, but finally think I've changed my round trip ticket to a one way ticket out of hell. I've only reached the first station on a very long trip I think, but I'm relieved that I'm travelling in the right direction now.

I'm sorry I have not been posting or keeping up with everyone. I'm hoping that you are all well.

I would appreciate all the prayers / good thoughts anyone has to spare.

TIA.... and chat soon.
:love3: :pray: :love1: :hug: :pray: :love1:

[debilou]

Ohhh I can't do coffee... blech!

Bring on a nice freezing coke and I'm good...

Hey, I hate coffee too.

but, I'm a diet Dr. Pepper girl myself! yummy in the morning.

[debilou]

:love3: :pray: :love1: :hug: :pray: :love1:

Oh, PQ - Love your Avatar..

Because if you've been Burned - you've got Nothing!

love that show!

[GrandmaCrys]

Yeah that is what I was going to suggest, I also think Laura has the right idea, it is always best to add new stuff to the Christine index, you know regular exercise is always a good plan. :rofl::rofl::rofl:



:mad::mad::mad::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed: So annoying!



:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Actually I was out playing with the birthday boy. Can you believe I have a SIX year old baby. Makes me kinda sad. :cry::cry::cry: but it is good too, I just can't believe he is getting so old. Wonder how that is happening, since I haven't aged a bit. :D



I am thinking so! well humph! LOLOLOL

Dang, I finally had time to get everything all packaged up and uploaded last night. Took forever to that many items, but looks like they are all in the store now. I was kinda nervous that I might mess something up since I was so tired, but looks like I did ok, yay!

Big workout morning this am, went and lifted weights for 45 minutes or so, then swam 1300 yds in 35 minutes. Dang I am slow, but it is better than when it took me 40+ minutes I suppose. :) And I was pretty tired from the weights. I keep trying to bump those up too, but Dana I am not....... yet! :D

Please give that boy some birthday hugs!!! Egads, the years fly by. :( :hug: :yippee: :party: :party: :party: Gundi Son #2 :party: :party: :party: :yippee: :hug:

I really need to find out what bridge is all about. I lead such a sheltered life.

You and me both, GF. Chris tried to help me, but I'm hopeless. :help: :help:

:wave: Hi Gundi Girls :wave:

I feel like I've been to hell and back, but finally think I've changed my round trip ticket to a one way ticket out of hell. I've only reached the first station on a very long trip I think, but I'm relieved that I'm travelling in the right direction now.

I'm sorry I have not been posting or keeping up with everyone. I'm hoping that you are all well.

I would appreciate all the prayers / good thoughts anyone has to spare.

TIA.... and chat soon.

:pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :love1: :love1: :love1: :love1:

LOL, Laura! just had an english muffin myself... and coffee, always coffee :D

Hi Sands!!! It's good to see Sandys bald head show up, but I don't know what's going on with her. I must have missed something. I'm happy to send prayers but not sure what I'm praying for :pray:

I'd have a cup of coffee with you anytime! :D

If I was rich I'd buy you all smart collections.... hahahahaha.....

Now, if I would have remembered to use the dang smart things last night and this morning while trying to fix my word art issue.... I woulda had found them in seconds... instead of a couple HOURS. Argh...

I wasn't so smart ... lol

:pray: :pray: :pray: For your winning the Lottery! :pray: :pray: :pray:

Hey, I hate coffee too.

but, I'm a diet Dr. Pepper girl myself! yummy in the morning.

Bleck! :eek: :eek: Ewwwwwww! :yikes: :yikes: Triple-Yuk! :shocked: :shocked: Not joining you for one of those! :doh: :doh:
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[debilou]

I thought you loved my Crys....

[stitchmich]

Crys, one day I hope you and I can have that cup of coffee. Heck, let's have a whole pot :D

[stitchmich]

anybody have any tips on making avatars? Mine is not clear. What am I doing wrong? Do you make it big and resize to 125x125 or size it bigger than that and compress to 100kb. Actually I thought it was 50kb until this morning.

[>>aruaL<<]

Crys, If *I* am able to do bridge.. then you surely are able to!! I thought I was hopeless... but nope, I am not. YAY! Well... at least not when it comes to bridge and keywording... lololol

[addicted]

Just checking in to say HI! Having a lot of stress about a major decision that we have to make by Monday that could affect us for 2 years! Can't put it on the WWW, but if you catch me on yahoo, I can talk about it there.

I noticed Sands is back.

[addicted]

OOOPS was suppose to "go advanced".

Noticed Sands was back, :yahoo::yahoo:. Don't know what's going on, but I hope all is OK!

[PQ]

Crys, one day I hope you and I can have that cup of coffee. Heck, let's have a whole pot :D

I wanna come! :love1:

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[ReneT]

:wave: Hi Gundi Girls :wave:

I feel like I've been to hell and back, but finally think I've changed my round trip ticket to a one way ticket out of hell. I've only reached the first station on a very long trip I think, but I'm relieved that I'm travelling in the right direction now.

I'm sorry I have not been posting or keeping up with everyone. I'm hoping that you are all well.

I would appreciate all the prayers / good thoughts anyone has to spare.

TIA.... and chat soon.

Not sure what is going on Sands, but I will put you in my prayers. Prayers and hugs coming your way. :hug::pray::hug::pray:

it's 4:01 and noone is here with my breakfast?? hmmmm Christine??? you have food, I know you do... I don't hear it sizzling yetttttt...... wakey wakey!!

LOL!!

You crack me up! :rofl:


Rene, do you always leave something.. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

hey, I heard about the snow up by you.. it's just raining a yucky by us.

They said they had to close a TV station, because they were afraid the Tower was going to blow over.. Bad weather up where you are.

come visit me.. we are just cold.. not snowy..

stop by and visit me.. in March ok...

You promised.. and a promise is a promise.

Yes I always leave something! There, I said it. The first step is admitting you have a problem, so on to the next step. Anyone know what that is?

I will come see you sometime this spring I promise. And I won't forget my battery this time! :rofl:

Ohhh I can't do coffee... blech!

Bring on a nice freezing coke and I'm good...

No coffee? No Starbucks? No caramel mocha? (but I agree a good cold coke is great too!)

Hi Debiiii..... good mornin'!

Rene does have smart collections.. seeeeeee she's smart toooo! But it was being slowwww... so she did an index of her dsp file to see if that would help.

I loveeeee smart collections, PQ ..you should get some too!! hehe...

It's working mucho bueno today!

If I was rich I'd buy you all smart collections.... hahahahaha.....

Now, if I would have remembered to use the dang smart things last night and this morning while trying to fix my word art issue.... I woulda had found them in seconds... instead of a couple HOURS. Argh...

I wasn't so smart ... lol

:rofl::rofl:

Hey, I hate coffee too.

but, I'm a diet Dr. Pepper girl myself! yummy in the morning.

Ick!! I can not stand Dr. Pepper!

Crys, one day I hope you and I can have that cup of coffee. Heck, let's have a whole pot :D

Can I be invited too? Pretty please? :love3:

anybody have any tips on making avatars? Mine is not clear. What am I doing wrong? Do you make it big and resize to 125x125 or size it bigger than that and compress to 100kb. Actually I thought it was 50kb until this morning.

I start with a photo and resize to 125x125.

Just checking in to say HI! Having a lot of stress about a major decision that we have to make by Monday that could affect us for 2 years! Can't put it on the WWW, but if you catch me on yahoo, I can talk about it there.

I noticed Sands is back.

Good luck Heather!!! Sending prayers and hugs your way too!
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[ReneT]

Oh Debi, forgot to tell you, it's snowing here again this morning. Not like yesterday - no horrible wind, no thunder while it's snowing - just a light calm snow.

[stitchmich]

I wanna come! :love1:

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OMG! I am laughing out loud literally! PLEASE COME DRINK COFFEE WITH US!

[>>aruaL<<]

Nooo leave the coffee home... you can come to the desert and have a nice cold coke!! YUMMMMM!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

I thought you loved my Crys....

I love your Crys to pieces, dl! :D

Crys, one day I hope you and I can have that cup of coffee. Heck, let's have a whole pot :D

I'm game! :D

Crys, If *I* am able to do bridge.. then you surely are able to!! I thought I was hopeless... but nope, I am not. YAY! Well... at least not when it comes to bridge and keywording... lololol

Nope; I'm a complete dunderhead. Now, if someone were willing to come to my house, sit down next to me with Bridge open, I might get it. :o Come on over, I'll put a pot of coffee on, point you in the direction of the ice maker and you can *pretend* it's a cold coke! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I wanna come! :love1:

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Have you, by chance, signed a contract with MarqueeTextLive? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: (And of course you're welcome to join us. We just have to decide where this meeting is going to take place.) :D

Nooo leave the coffee home... you can come to the desert and have a nice cold coke!! YUMMMMM!!!

Well, I have to admit the desert and a cold coke do sound rather good together.

[Christine]

it's 4:01 and noone is here with my breakfast?? hmmmm Christine??? you have food, I know you do... I don't hear it sizzling yetttttt...... wakey wakey!!

LOL!!

So where were you all for breakfast?!!! I waited and waited then we ate without ya!

Oh big note to self: DO NOT TRY TO DO A TIMED EVENT AFTER KILLING YOURSELF IN THE WEIGHT ROOM ALL WEEK!

I went to swim (just swim, no weights this am) so I thought I will time myself and see if I have dropped any more time. I even remember thinking is this a good idea? my muscles are sorta sore-ish. Nahhh it will be fine, so I raced and GAINED 2 seconds. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: I was depressed all through the rest of my workout. Texted my friend, Tyler to cry. He tried to reassure me but still way bummed.


Just pm or email anytime.. day or night... middle of the nite..

doesn't matter.. I'm there for you.

Debi, do you not have text messaging? I tried to text you a few days ago and never heard back. Wondering if my phone is having issues.

Please give that boy some birthday hugs!!! Egads, the years fly by. :( :hug: :yippee: :party: :party: :party: Gundi Son #2 :party: :party: :party: :yippee: :hug:

You and me both, GF. Chris tried to help me, but I'm hopeless. :help: :help:

Joshie had a super birthday yesterday! I will tell him when he gets home, Crys! So here's a funny from him on that. So I kept asking him what he wanted for his birthday and he didn't know so I asked if he wanted to just go shopping and pick something out on his actual birthday and he said yes. So yesterday after school, he says, so Mommy did you get me any presents for my birthday? I said no, he got this very sad puppy dog face. "Why not?" I said, "remember, you wanted to go pick something out," "Well Mommy then it won't be a surprise" :eek::eek::eek::lol::lol::lol: So last night when he went w/ dh to swim lessons, I said well I will go to the store while you are gone for presents. He says, "I thought you were going to let me pick them out." :rofl: :confused::confused::confused:Anybody else feel like part of that conversation is missing? :D

We went shopping after he got home and he was hilarious. He wanted a couple of DS games and a bag of those Grandma Iced animal cookies. I think that is what they are called. The pink and white ones with the sprinkle bead things. I think he was the most excited about the cookies, cuz they were allllll his own. :D

Crys, If *I* am able to do bridge.. then you surely are able to!! I thought I was hopeless... but nope, I am not. YAY! Well... at least not when it comes to bridge and keywording... lololol

She forgot to mention she doesn't even have CS4, hence no smart collections available. Minor detail, right? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Nooo leave the coffee home... you can come to the desert and have a nice cold coke!! YUMMMMM!!!

Can I have hot chocolate? I don't really drink either but I would love to come and hang out. Ohhhhh and warm, desert warm sounds really good right now as I am freezing!

[Christine]

I love your Crys to pieces, dl! :D

me too :D

Nope; I'm a complete dunderhead. Now, if someone were willing to come to my house, sit down next to me with Bridge open, I might get it. :o Come on over, I'll put a pot of coffee on, point you in the direction of the ice maker and you can *pretend* it's a cold coke! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:[/color]

well I don't know we didn't get a whole lot of learning done when you were here, mostly playing and gabbing. :D

In Salt Lake, I vote we do it in Salt Lake

[GrandmaCrys]

In Salt Lake, I vote we do it in Salt Lake

Nah! :p Been there...done that. How about Sheldon? It's very intimate and cozy. No getting distracted by fun events; no gaining weight from fast food joints. No photo ops at every turn. Just the girls and their favorite drinks, teaching GrandmaCrys how to do some stuff. :yes: :yes: :help: :yes: :yes:

Who's game? :D

[ReneT]

Nah! :p Been there...done that. How about Sheldon? It's very intimate and cozy. No getting distracted by fun events; no gaining weight from fast food joints. No photo ops at every turn. Just the girls and their favorite drinks, teaching GrandmaCrys how to do some stuff. :yes: :yes: :help: :yes: :yes:

Who's game? :D

Hee hee. :lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

Where the HECK *is* Sheldon? LOL!!

[ReneT]

Laura, Chris, Debi, anyone. I have another SC question. If you have something in a SC that doesn't really belong, how do you get it out of the collection without deleting it in your files? I clicked on the trashcan button, but it sent the item to the recycle bin, which is not what I want. I want it to stay in my files, but not in the SC. :help:

[ReneT]

Where the HECK *is* Sheldon? LOL!!

It's in Illinois on the border of Indiana. Am I right Crys?

[>>aruaL<<]

is it keyworded wrong Rene? I mean wrong as in... not keyworded the way you want it to be.... if you change the keyword it will take it out...

[>>aruaL<<]

It's in Illinois on the border of Indiana. Am I right Crys?

My mother would slap me...

I am from Illinois originally with all of my maternal side still residing there.. my mother would be sooo ashamed. Shhh don't tell on me. :lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

There might be another way to take it out too Rene... Chris and Debi would know better than me.. but what I have done is just change my keyword for that item

[ReneT]

is it keyworded wrong Rene? I mean wrong as in... not keyworded the way you want it to be.... if you change the keyword it will take it out...

I didn't keyword it. I made a SC for feathers and it's a frame but has "feather" in the file name, so when I made the feather SC, it added it, but it's a frame, not a feather, so I don't want it in there.

[GrandmaCrys]

It's in Illinois on the border of Indiana. Am I right Crys?

BINGO!

And Laura, most people for Illinois would have no idea where Sheldon is! :lol: :lol:

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Ohhh I would just change the file name a tad then..

I made all my SC's to gather from keywords I did...

So like when it looks for my previews.. its only finding those that are KEYWORDED with "preview" ... even if its in the file name, it aint coming up in the SC w/out the keyword for it.

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Or you could tell it to look for "feathers" minus the file name of frame, I think ... add frame to the file name of the framed one and it should exclude it.

[ReneT]

Or you could tell it to look for "feathers" minus the file name of frame, I think ... add frame to the file name of the framed one and it should exclude it.

Got it. I'll change the file name. Thanks! You rock!

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BINGO!

And Laura, most people for Illinois would have no idea where Sheldon is! :lol: :lol:

ohhhhh I text my bro, and he said "your a disgrace sis... you have family there and you have no idea where SHELDON is?" ... ooops....

I'm a disgrace to the family?! :rofl:

He's lucky that I know he's totally messing with me and doesn't really mean that I'm a disgrace.. or else I might cry. LOL... or kick his butt and tell daddy on him too.

[>>aruaL<<]

I have all my stuff keyworded but I only use SC for major things like designer, preview, not keyworded, etc.. otherwise I just go to my keyword list and click find... and it comes up.

[>>aruaL<<]

So Rene.. your post got me thinking.... if your not keywording your stuff for your SC ... how will it find "feathers" if it's not in the filename?

I'm still learning too so I'm wondering if I am missing out on something here... lol

Like I found several papers that were not file named "BG_" .... and I found a LOT of word art that was not WA_ or W_ .... so if it's not in the file name how would your SC find those stragglers, the way you have your SC set up?

[ReneT]

So Rene.. your post got me thinking.... if your not keywording your stuff for your SC ... how will it find "feathers" if it's not in the filename?

I'm still learning too so I'm wondering if I am missing out on something here... lol

Like I found several papers that were not file named "BG_" .... and I found a LOT of word art that was not WA_ or W_ .... so if it's not in the file name how would your SC find those stragglers, the way you have your SC set up?

It won't find them if it's not in the file name. I'm just hoping the SC will pick up a majority of them. I eventually hope to go in and keyword most of my stuff, but for now, I'm just trying to get all the SC set up that I can think of.

[ReneT]

After I did the SC's for feathers and flowers (separate) I went back to the SC and keyworded each flower and feather with the color they were, because lots of times I want to search by color. I'm going to set aside a bit of time everyday for keywording, but it will take forever. :(

[>>aruaL<<]

After I did the SC's for feathers and flowers (separate) I went back to the SC and keyworded each flower and feather with the color they were, because lots of times I want to search by color. I'm going to set aside a bit of time everyday for keywording, but it will take forever. :(

I kinda cheated... like today I searched for "hearts" in file name.. and then I scanned through real quick to be sure it was a heart, and then I clicked on the first one, shift clicked on the last one.. and then clicked the keyword I wanted for them. Bingo... all hearts done now. lol I did the same for "balloons" ... etc. Have you been keywording them in bulk once your SC finds them for ya?

I did my papers, previews, frames, etc.. all the same way...

Now I just go in and detail the keywording on them a few a day or as I come across them.

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene today when I did my feathers and hearts.. I searched for GREEN... it came up with all of my green file named stuff.. then I just bulk keyworded them by color, since they were all green.. it was easy... three clicks and i was doneeee

[ReneT]

I kinda cheated... like today I searched for "hearts" in file name.. and then I scanned through real quick to be sure it was a heart, and then I clicked on the first one, shift clicked on the last one.. and then clicked the keyword I wanted for them. Bingo... all hearts done now. lol I did the same for "balloons" ... etc. Have you been keywording them in bulk once your SC finds them for ya?

I did my papers, previews, frames, etc.. all the same way...

Now I just go in and detail the keywording on them a few a day or as I come across them.

Yeah, I have keyworded them in bulk when I can.

[ReneT]

Rene today when I did my feathers and hearts.. I searched for GREEN... it came up with all of my green file named stuff.. then I just bulk keyworded them by color, since they were all green.. it was easy... three clicks and i was doneeee

How are you searching within a SC? When I search, it looks in everything.

[>>aruaL<<]

Just do a mass color keywording.. LOL!

Search for files named "red" ... and up comes all your red elements.... one mass keywording of RED elements... regardless what it is, feather, heart, paper, etc

[>>aruaL<<]

How are you searching within a SC? When I search, it looks in everything.

I don't do my search in SC .. I just do it normal .. I either use CMD F (Im on mac) or I click the keyword in my list and click "find" .... and then I use the box that comes up to locate what I want.... like all things with file name "heart" and "red" .. .but easiest for ME was to do bulk color keywording.. all REDs got done didn't matter what it was.

You could tell it to pull up just filenames with "heart" and "red". ... but that didn't seem to satisfy me as much as just doing all elements at once

[>>aruaL<<]

and just so you know.. I'm not LOL'ing at you.. I am LOL'ing at myself... cause I'm totally lazy and refuse to go piece by piece to color code... hehe.

[ReneT]

and just so you know.. I'm not LOL'ing at you.. I am LOL'ing at myself... cause I'm totally lazy and refuse to go piece by piece to color code... hehe.

OK I will try that. Thanks!

[ReneT]

Oh that works great!

[>>aruaL<<]

see how lazy I am.. I just did purple, pink and orange ....

Im telling ya.. if Christine made a dinosaur and she put PINK in the file name.. than it's PINK as far as my bridge is now concerned... ROTFL!!!! My keyword says so... hehe

[>>aruaL<<]

Oh that works great!


I just think it's a great and VERY fast way to get some bulk keywording done! I mean.. really.. sure you want your red feathers to be coded RED.. but you'll want your red papers to be RED too... and frames, etc.. so why not do all at ONCE.. :-)

[>>aruaL<<]

I did this same thing for everything else too.... whether it was color, shape, etc...

[ReneT]

see how lazy I am.. I just did purple, pink and orange ....

Im telling ya.. if Christine made a dinosaur and she put PINK in the file name.. than it's PINK as far as my bridge is now concerned... ROTFL!!!! My keyword says so... hehe

Well if your keyword says so, it must be true! :rofl::rofl:

[>>aruaL<<]

Well if your keyword says so, it must be true! :rofl::rofl:

yup and if keyword has a problem with it, I'll send it over to talk to Christine.. LOL!!

I did my shapes today... imagine that... all circles got keyworded in a matter of 2 mins.... loveeee it!

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene... something else I did when I was first getting mine up and going...

You know when you went to your DSP main folder of where your kits are.. and you clicked VIEW>show items in subfolders and thumbnails, yesterday? And it indexed ... well, if you go over to the middle or at the top of Bridge and tell it to sort by file name...or type.. it will group them .. so like all your previews will mostly be together, your paper, your elements, etc... that is also how I did some bulk keywording... highlighted them all at once for the group I wanted and then clicked my keyword.