Chatting with Gundi

[idtwinmom]

Hey! You must be living right!

[Raphne]

Arrrrgggghhhhh! The site is down for maintenance and I can't check out! *hyperventilating*
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
I guess I can't go play with it now as I'm headed off to work, anyway, but I still WANT IT!

[Raphne]

Forgive me for hijacking your thread for a minute, Chris, but I wanted everyone to know about this challenge. I won it last time and Jenni just made me the most beautiful redo of one of my layouts!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36983

And here is the page she did for me-- isn't it beautiful????
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=307505&ppuser=32857

eh hem. . . I'm sure no one will notice that I didn't try to spread the word about this challenge until *after* I won it????

[Christine]

ahhhhh so beautiful!

[ReneT]

Wow, you guys really have been chatty the last couple of days! It took me 15 minutes to catch up on all the posts I had missed!

Chris, I love the Lotus Blossom Kit. I think it will be great for a heritage layout, with the right photo. I've got to get busy on my All For Alethea layout. I have the photo chosen. That's my goal for Sunday when DH is playing golf.

Lisa, if I was closer, I would come help you pack. I'm a good packer/mover. I'm very organized. No fun being a single mom for 2 1/2 months. It's hard. I did it for years before DH and I married in 2004.

[Christine]

did you all see the change that Kim has done in the store? If you hover over a thumbnail, you can see an enlarged image! How cool is that?! Of course, you will have to click anyway to go BUY my wonderful items, but at least you can see them big first. :rofl: :rofl:

[ReneT]

did you all see the change that Kim has done in the store? If you hover over a thumbnail, you can see an enlarged image! How cool is that?! Of course, you will have to click anyway to go BUY my wonderful items, but at least you can see them big first. :rofl: :rofl:

Oh wow, that is cool.

[idtwinmom]

Wow, Raphne - that's gorgeous! Of course, I didn't brag when I won before you did! I sure would love to see the original! It's fun to see how they changed it.

Here's mine:
Original "Favorite Jewelry"
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/5773/thumbs/FavoriteJewelry.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=291091&ppuser=90601)

New! By CorgiLover (Beth)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/idtwinmom-layout-w.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=307056&ppuser=41889)

[idtwinmom]

did you all see the change that Kim has done in the store? If you hover over a thumbnail, you can see an enlarged image! How cool is that?! Of course, you will have to click anyway to go BUY my wonderful items, but at least you can see them big first. :rofl: :rofl:

No, I haven't been to the store much lately (although I still have gifts to spend!) :lol:

Actually, between homework and figuring out the move with DH, I've been pretty slammed this week. I finally got my taxes filed today! And if I don't get busy tonight, I'm never gonna get my SWTS LOs done!

[Christine]

does sound like you have been slammed, Lisa

[idtwinmom]

:lol: I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. Add to all the confusion - kids that had a second round with the fevers (not sure I mentioned that last week), Dentist appointments before we loose insurance, Dr. appointments for the same reason. And still trying to spend a little time with my friends!

[idtwinmom]

Raphne - just went and looked at both LO's. I'm surprised you entered that one! I thought it was gorgeous just as it was!

[stitchmich]

I loved both of your drab to fab makeovers. I'll have to visit that thread myself. But first I'll have to head over to the store and check out that cool new feature. I can't actually buy anything right now, but I sure can fill up my wishlist. I'm looking forward to the birthday bash sales :tup: I mean, that's always a good reason to bust the budget, right?

[ReneT]

Hang in there Lisa!

Raphne that layout re-do is gorgeous! I bet it was Venice was beautiful in person too! I would love to go there some day.

[Christine]

:lol: I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. Add to all the confusion - kids that had a second round with the fevers (not sure I mentioned that last week), Dentist appointments before we loose insurance, Dr. appointments for the same reason. And still trying to spend a little time with my friends!

oh thanks Lisa, that reminds me I ought to try to get in for my physical as well. My current insurance pays 100% for physicals. Oh but they will prob want me to do the dreaded M-word. I have never had one and somehow they don't sound like all that much fun. :annoyed::annoyed:

[Christine]

I loved both of your drab to fab makeovers. I'll have to visit that thread myself. But first I'll have to head over to the store and check out that cool new feature. I can't actually buy anything right now, but I sure can fill up my wishlist. I'm looking forward to the birthday bash sales :tup: I mean, that's always a good reason to bust the budget, right?

Yes of course! :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

[Christine]

oh dang! I just tried to call. I knew they would be closed, but figured I could leave a message and they would call ME. So much more likely to happen that way. :lol: But they weren't taking messages. :annoyed: :annoyed:

[ReneT]

oh thanks Lisa, that reminds me I ought to try to get in for my physical as well. My current insurance pays 100% for physicals. Oh but they will prob want me to do the dreaded M-word. I have never had one and somehow they don't sound like all that much fun. :annoyed::annoyed:

I've had 2 now. I actually don't think they are as bad as a lot of people do, but that's just me. Maybe it won't be as bad as you're imagining it.

[stitchmich]

If the M-word is Mammo, I way overdue for mine and I don't enjoy them :p

[Raphne]

I'm such a good girl. . . at least as far as the mammos go. The paps now. . . lol

But then, I work at the clinic and one snow day last December when none of the scheduled patients could make it in, the techs came around and reminded all the idle employees hehe. That is definitely the way to do it: no time to worry about it ahead of time and think up excused not to do it!

Just remember if you tend to have sensitive breasts to try to avoid caffeine for a week or so before, and maybe take a couple tylenol or ibuprofen before you go!

[ReneT]

I'm such a good girl. . . at least as far as the mammos go. The paps now. . . lol

But then, I work at the clinic and one snow day last December when none of the scheduled patients could make it in, the techs came around and reminded all the idle employees hehe. That is definitely the way to do it: no time to worry about it ahead of time and think up excused not to do it!

Just remember if you tend to have sensitive breasts to try to avoid caffeine for a week or so before, and maybe take a couple tylenol or ibuprofen before you go!

I didn't know that about the caffeine. Maybe the sensitive thing is why I don't mind them that much and other people say they hurt really bad.

[ReneT]

Ok guys. It's 1:46 in the morning here in Texas and I'm not anywhere near ready to go to bed. I need to vent about something that is bothering me.

The sister that I saw last weekend in Brownwood came to Lubbock today to visit. She is raising her granddaughter and wanted to bring her here to do some shopping since it is Spring Break. So my sister, her husband, and my great niece came in tonight. We had dinner, then spent some time talking.

Here's a bit of background for those of you who don't know. My dad passed away from cancer and Alzheimers 3 years ago (St. Patrick's Day actually). My sister is about 65 years old. My dad moved to Lubbock 6 months after my mom passed away because of his cancer and Alzheimers diagnosis so that I could take care of him. I spent the last 6 months of my dad's life taking care of him and being with him every day for many hours, even after I had to put him in a nursing home. Last weekend also, but especially today, I saw some of the same Alzheimer's behaviors in my sister that I saw in my dad those last 6 months. Alzheimers patients will get very confused and disoriented when they are put in an unfamiliar environment. When my dad moved into my house, he would just wander around looking at stuff like he'd never seen it before. My sister did the same thing tonight. At one point, she was supposed to be getting some stuff out of their pickup to bring into my house. My husband and I found her leaning into the pickup just doing nothing - not getting anything or rearranging anything - just nothing. After she had been here awhile, and felt more comfortable, I think, she started to make more sense and be less disoriented and confused. I seriously think she already has Alzheimers. I don't know if I should say something or not. She has a daughter in Brownwood where she lives, but she is 35 years old, very immature and irresponsible, and my sister is still paying her bills. Her son is very responsible (the nephew from Canada I saw last weekend) and very caring, but he lives in western Canada, too far away to help much at this point, although he knows he will eventually be the one who has to take care of his parents. She gets very defensive, hurt and angry when her granddaughter makes fun of her for her memory loss (you know how teenagers are), so I'm afraid to say anything, but also afraid not to because I know there are medications that can slow down the progress of Alzheimer's.

Sorry this is such a long post, but I needed to get this off my chest. Thanks guys for listening.

Maybe I should have broken this post up into several smaller ones so I could waffle some more to get my post count up! :rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

I would say TALK TO HER!

You are absolutely right, there are meds that can slow the progression. I am sure you can say it in a non threatening, not making a diagnosis, just "hey let's get this looked at" kind of way. At least, put it out there and if she totally shuts you down, the seed has still planted. Gosh you have life flinging stuff at you right now. So did your ds ever call? Is he living in his car?

[stitchmich]

Rene, my heart goes out to you. This must be so hard for you. I think you have to tell someone, either her or her husband. At least let them know things that you have noticed and signs they should be looking for. Maybe you could talk to your nephew and see if he has noticed anything. Surely they will understand your concern. I hope you were able to get some sleep last night.

[stitchmich]

I'm such a good girl. . . at least as far as the mammos go. The paps now. . . lol

But then, I work at the clinic and one snow day last December when none of the scheduled patients could make it in, the techs came around and reminded all the idle employees hehe. That is definitely the way to do it: no time to worry about it ahead of time and think up excused not to do it!

Just remember if you tend to have sensitive breasts to try to avoid caffeine for a week or so before, and maybe take a couple tylenol or ibuprofen before you go!

Yeah, that would definitely be the way to do it... not thinking about it ahead of time. I never heard about the caffeine thing before. Could be a issue for me :)
And now that we've all complained... Chris it's really not so bad. Goes pretty quickly and certainly worth the effort.

[addicted]

Rene, that is so hard!! I say talk to her also, if you don't you'd regret it!

Lisa, I hope your kids get better soon. I HATE fevers, they are the worst. Once my dh husband was in Sweden and my dd had a fever of 104. Took her to the dr. and he said, it's a virus, keep meds in her and watch her. It lasted for 5 days (not 104 the whole time, but way high). It was so hard by myself.

[idtwinmom]

oh thanks Lisa, that reminds me I ought to try to get in for my physical as well. My current insurance pays 100% for physicals. Oh but they will prob want me to do the dreaded M-word. I have never had one and somehow they don't sound like all that much fun. :annoyed::annoyed:

Well, the first one they did on me wasn't to bad! It was the redo because they said they saw something. They were sure it was just the angle of the picture (which it was), but to get that one she really had to twist things. It still didn't hurt all that bad. Maybe being decaffeinated already helped. :lol: But in the long run, the peace of mind is worth every second (and it really is just seconds)!

[idtwinmom]

Ok guys. It's 1:46 in the morning here in Texas and I'm not anywhere near ready to go to bed. I need to vent about something that is bothering me.

The sister that I saw last weekend in Brownwood came to Lubbock today to visit. She is raising her granddaughter and wanted to bring her here to do some shopping since it is Spring Break. So my sister, her husband, and my great niece came in tonight. We had dinner, then spent some time talking.

Here's a bit of background for those of you who don't know. My dad passed away from cancer and Alzheimers 3 years ago (St. Patrick's Day actually). My sister is about 65 years old. My dad moved to Lubbock 6 months after my mom passed away because of his cancer and Alzheimers diagnosis so that I could take care of him. I spent the last 6 months of my dad's life taking care of him and being with him every day for many hours, even after I had to put him in a nursing home. Last weekend also, but especially today, I saw some of the same Alzheimer's behaviors in my sister that I saw in my dad those last 6 months. Alzheimers patients will get very confused and disoriented when they are put in an unfamiliar environment. When my dad moved into my house, he would just wander around looking at stuff like he'd never seen it before. My sister did the same thing tonight. At one point, she was supposed to be getting some stuff out of their pickup to bring into my house. My husband and I found her leaning into the pickup just doing nothing - not getting anything or rearranging anything - just nothing. After she had been here awhile, and felt more comfortable, I think, she started to make more sense and be less disoriented and confused. I seriously think she already has Alzheimers. I don't know if I should say something or not. She has a daughter in Brownwood where she lives, but she is 35 years old, very immature and irresponsible, and my sister is still paying her bills. Her son is very responsible (the nephew from Canada I saw last weekend) and very caring, but he lives in western Canada, too far away to help much at this point, although he knows he will eventually be the one who has to take care of his parents. She gets very defensive, hurt and angry when her granddaughter makes fun of her for her memory loss (you know how teenagers are), so I'm afraid to say anything, but also afraid not to because I know there are medications that can slow down the progress of Alzheimer's.

Sorry this is such a long post, but I needed to get this off my chest. Thanks guys for listening.

Maybe I should have broken this post up into several smaller ones so I could waffle some more to get my post count up! :rofl::rofl:

Rene - I'm sooooo sorry you are now going through this along with everything from your DS! My advice is to talk, but not to just her. Sit down with both her and her husband. Tell them about your Dad, what he did, how he acted. And then say: "Seeing you just staring into the truck brought back so many memories! Since Alzheimers may run in families, maybe you should just consider seeing a Dr!" I think you should at least talk to your nephew and prepare him too! He may not be able to do anything right away, but he has the right to know what is coming.

[idtwinmom]

Heather - Thanks, my kids are fine! All back to school. Now it is DH who has a chest crud that is leaving him hoarse.

[ReneT]

I would say TALK TO HER!

You are absolutely right, there are meds that can slow the progression. I am sure you can say it in a non threatening, not making a diagnosis, just "hey let's get this looked at" kind of way. At least, put it out there and if she totally shuts you down, the seed has still planted. Gosh you have life flinging stuff at you right now. So did your ds ever call? Is he living in his car?

Thanks everyone for your advice and concern. It does feel like there is so much going on right now. I do think I will talk to my nephew about it. The more I think about it, the more I think maybe it needs to come from him. She respects him and his opinion so much, I think she might be more open to the suggestion of it if it came from him. So I will call him after they leave tomorrow.

I didn't go to bed until 5:00 this morning. Too much on my mind, but on the bright side, I did get a layout done of my girls that I am very proud of. I finally did a reflection layout that I had been wanting to do with the All For Alethea kit and a couple others. I got up at 8:00, so I'm a bit tired. I'm taking my sister and her DH to see the Veteran's War Memorial where I bought Daddy a memorial brick, and then to a couple of stores, so that will get my mind off things for a bit.

I've only had a couple of "Hi, how are you" texts from DS. They haven't evicted him yet, although I know that will be coming in the next couple of weeks. Just waiting for that to happen.

[idtwinmom]

Hang in there GF! We are here!

[Raphne]

Oh, Rene! How much you are wrestling with right now!

Your sister definitely needs to get to the doctor. If it is alzheimers, the sooner she gets on those meds the better. But it could be so many other things, from medication side effects (I'd say sorry, Chris, but I bet Chris would be the one nodding her head hardest!) to sleep apnea to depression to thyroid problems to ministrokes! However you need to do it, get her there.

How awful and scary for you!

[Christine]

Oh, Rene! How much you are wrestling with right now!

Your sister definitely needs to get to the doctor. If it is alzheimers, the sooner she gets on those meds the better. But it could be so many other things, from medication side effects (I'd say sorry, Chris, but I bet Chris would be the one nodding her head hardest!) to sleep apnea to depression to thyroid problems to ministrokes! However you need to do it, get her there.

How awful and scary for you!

LOL you betcha, Raphne! :D Hugs Rene, I know this is not easy but really important to get it addressed sooner rather than later.

[Christine]

I've only had a couple of "Hi, how are you" texts from DS. They haven't evicted him yet, although I know that will be coming in the next couple of weeks. Just waiting for that to happen.

And unfortunately, he will probably be "totally surprised" by it. :yikes::yikes::yikes:

[handkl]

I'm sorry but I have to agree with Christine's comment.

[carolyn d]

Hi all ! Yup, I'm stll alive.. although it may seem as if i'd dropped off the face of the earth ! Just had a very non motivated week! Seems this old dog needed 10 hours of sleep every night ! Wasn't sick, just tired ! Work has been pretty hectic and as I work 10 hour days with only a 30 minute b reak for lunch it gets to me after a while.

So now I'm feeling much perky-er.. and have so much to catch up on!

[Christine]

hey CaroD welcome back. I hear you! Seems like I have been going 90 all week. :D

[carolyn d]

Well then we make bookends... you were going 90 and I was going 9 ! LOL
Some weeks are just like that.
Last week i was going 200 ! That's probably what did it. Or I can always blame the time change !

[ReneT]

And unfortunately, he will probably be "totally surprised" by it. :yikes::yikes::yikes:

Yep. It's really strange to me that he hasn't called to ask for money for the rent yet. I can't figure it out. Very uncharacteristic.

[ReneT]

Things are back to normal today. My sister and family left yesterday. DH is playing his usual Sunday golf game, so I am going to try to scrap some today. My sister acted a bit better once she got acclimated to our house. My husband had not seen her in 3 years and he too noticed the changes in her. So I am going to try to call my nephew today. Wish me luck.

P.S. I've missed you guys! :)

[idtwinmom]

First - Carolyn, I saw on the news that there was a study done in Sweden that showed that heart attacks jump by some 70% in the two weeks following the time change. So don't laugh, it very well could have been that.

Rene - have you talked to DH. Not to be a bummer, but it was him who caved last month! Maybe DS just figures if he goes straight to DH he'll get the money easier.

[ReneT]

First - Carolyn, I saw on the news that there was a study done in Sweden that showed that heart attacks jump by some 70% in the two weeks following the time change. So don't laugh, it very well could have been that.

Rene - have you talked to DH. Not to be a bummer, but it was him who caved last month! Maybe DS just figures if he goes straight to DH he'll get the money easier.

Funny you should mention that, because I had wondered if he gave him some money he didn't tell me about, but he seems just as surprised that Drew hasn't called to. Guess I'll ask him about it when he gets home from playing golf.:rolleyes:

[carolyn d]

First - Carolyn, I saw on the news that there was a study done in Sweden that showed that heart attacks jump by some 70% in the two weeks following the time change. So don't laugh, it very well could have been that.

Rene - have you talked to DH. Not to be a bummer, but it was him who caved last month! Maybe DS just figures if he goes straight to DH he'll get the money easier.

Well, don't I just feel so old now...........silent heart attacks ! ERRRRRRRRRRRRR:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Well, it just shows that the time change has a serious impact on our bodies. Means you did the right thing by listening and not doing anything but sleeping!

[handkl]

Rene, is there any cause to think positive? Did he get a job that enables him to pay the bills? I know he hasn't given you much in the past months to make you think of him a positive light, but it was just a thought.

[ReneT]

Rene, is there any cause to think positive? Did he get a job that enables him to pay the bills? I know he hasn't given you much in the past months to make you think of him a positive light, but it was just a thought.

I really think he would have told me if he'd gotten a job. Who knows anymore.

[carolyn d]

Well, it just shows that the time change has a serious impact on our bodies. Means you did the right thing by listening and not doing anything but sleeping!

:lol::lol:When this old body talks, I have no choice but to listen ! Acutally, have been very in tune with it's needs and wants over the years... so I do tend to pay attention. And I've always felt better for doing so... except for the long nap yesterday and waking up with the headache.Happens every time but the thought of a nap just sounded so good !!!

[ReneT]

DH says he hasn't heard from DS either and definitely hasn't given him any money. Now I'm beginning to wonder if he's in some kind of trouble and that's why he's avoiding me. I hate to think the worst, but I know how he operates. Or maybe he's in denial, waiting until the last possible moment to call me before he gets evicted.

One bad thing about that, is that the first weekend in April, we are all 5 supposed to have a family portrait made and I know if he's homeless and mad at me for not paying his bills he won't have the portrait made, so I'll just have to cancel the appointment. It is supposed to be a Mother's Day gift for my mother-in-law. So I've been thinking of other ideas for Mother's Day.

[wardlw]

Chris, I changed my flair card so that it is decorative and I don't have to keep changing it to keep up with my goals. I always forget how and it takes me forever. Isn't it cute?

[addicted]

I love it, I want to copy it!!

[handkl]

Great flair card Wardlw!

[ReneT]

Hi guys. I love your flair too wardlw! Very cute.

Update:
I talked to DS today. He's gotten a reprieve. He is getting enough money on his IRS return this year that will pay his bills for another month. He had a second interview with a carpet cleaning company today. He has a friend that works there and he said he pretty much was told he was getting a job. He should find out for sure on Friday or Saturday. I am praying that will work out. He wanted to have lunch on Friday and I told him I would love to have lunch with him, but not if his plan is to ask me for money. He said he didn't intend to ask me for money. So please send prayers this way that he will get this carpet job.

[Raphne]

Wardlw: :tup: Love it!

Rene: :pray:

Chris: I'm so sorry about your access issues! :( But I'm just delighted with the next challenge kit lol

[addicted]

Have you all seen the AWESOME kit (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10119) Chris made for my BAG pics I sent her?? I LOVE it and can't wait to use it. Go check it out.

[Raphne]

Oh, that kit is darling! Love the word art and the colors!

[GrandmaCrys]

Hi guys. I love your flair too wardlw! Very cute.

Update:
I talked to DS today. He's gotten a reprieve. He is getting enough money on his IRS return this year that will pay his bills for another month. He had a second interview with a carpet cleaning company today. He has a friend that works there and he said he pretty much was told he was getting a job. He should find out for sure on Friday or Saturday. I am praying that will work out. He wanted to have lunch on Friday and I told him I would love to have lunch with him, but not if his plan is to ask me for money. He said he didn't intend to ask me for money. So please send prayers this way that he will get this carpet job.

I love your Flair card, also, wardlw!! Very springy!!! :D

Rene; let's all think positive, while sending up prayers and good wishes for all concerned!! :yes: :yes: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

Lisa, I've been out of the loop so long; please catch me up. Has your DH heard anything about the Alaska job? :Fingers Crossed: smilie here

Our family has had a set-back also. As you all probably know, last week I went to DS & DDIL #1's to help out with their newborn, Alex, and older (17 mo) brother, Jackson, as DS had to return to work Mon.

DS was back home by 10am, out of a job. He was a project manager for a plumbing firm and his primary builder is starting no new projects; therefore, his job was the one eliminated.

So we could use a few prayers that he is able to find a job in a relative short period of time.

CaroD, sounds like you had some kind of problem? Hope all is resolved and better for you by now.

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, addicted, I forgot to say, I love that kit!!!! It'll work so well for me that it's almost like winning myself. Well, except for the part where that fantastic designer creates a layout for the winner!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Raphne]

Our family has had a set-back also. As you all probably know, last week I went to DS & DDIL #1's to help out with their newborn, Alex, and older (17 mo) brother, Jackson, as DS had to return to work Mon.

DS was back home by 10am, out of a job. He was a project manager for a plumbing firm and his primary builder is starting no new projects; therefore, his job was the one eliminated.

So we could use a few prayers that he is able to find a job in a relative short period of time.

Oh, no! How horrible for them! Let's hope he can find something more reliable soon!

[ReneT]

Oh no Chrys. That's not good, especially with the new baby. Sending prayers you way too. Man, it's crazy how many people I know that this is affecting. :pray::pray:

[idtwinmom]

Cyrs - I'm soooooo sorry for your family! What a scary time this is for everybody!

DH has not finalized the job in Alaska. There has been a hitch with the money and getting the gal to actually tell him what it is. It's making me very nervous. Just so much to do and think about and consider! Yikes - I hate the waiting!

[ReneT]

I'm not good with hurry up and wait either Lisa. Hang in there girl. God has a plan for you and your family. We just don't know what it is yet.

[Mars]

{{{{GCrys}}}} prayers and love for your family

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, Lisa, *hurry up and wait* is my worse bugaboo, too. Scary, scary times. I know it's all in God's hands, but it's so tough to remember that.

[Christine]

ok I have a connection at least for the moment. The reason my internet went down was cuz of the guys painting. I finally decided tonight that I could stand it no longer and rigged up an alternate way, but it will probably only work for tonight cuz I know the set up will be in the way for the painting. Gosh I will be soooooo glad when we are done! Do you all feel like this has taken FOREVER!!!!

[Christine]

Chris, I changed my flair card so that it is decorative and I don't have to keep changing it to keep up with my goals. I always forget how and it takes me forever. Isn't it cute?

YES!!! I LOVE it! So adorable!

[Christine]

Hi guys. I love your flair too wardlw! Very cute.

Update:
I talked to DS today. He's gotten a reprieve. He is getting enough money on his IRS return this year that will pay his bills for another month. He had a second interview with a carpet cleaning company today. He has a friend that works there and he said he pretty much was told he was getting a job. He should find out for sure on Friday or Saturday. I am praying that will work out. He wanted to have lunch on Friday and I told him I would love to have lunch with him, but not if his plan is to ask me for money. He said he didn't intend to ask me for money. So please send prayers this way that he will get this carpet job.

prayers! :) Love how you stuck to your guns. :yes:

[Christine]

Have you all seen the AWESOME kit (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10119) Chris made for my BAG pics I sent her?? I LOVE it and can't wait to use it. Go check it out.

Oh, that kit is darling! Love the word art and the colors!

Thanks to both of you, that reminds me I need to upload the LO I did for you Heather

[Christine]

Crys and Lisa, hugs and prayers for both of you too!

[handkl]

That sucks Chris....fingers crossed that the painting is done soon so that you can get back to normal.

[Christine]

That sucks Chris....fingers crossed that the painting is done soon so that you can get back to normal.

And the worst part was they just disconnected me, without warning, so I haven't been able to send out my bonus OR post the next challenge OR catch up on email, etc etc. Off to do that now, but had to check in with my favorite peeps first :D

[moog25]

I finally got around to finishing the Christmas plopper I made way back. I added my photos and journaling, better late than never. I couldn't find the thread for that particular kit, so I came here:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=293289

[moog25]

Got another one finished:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=292322

[Christine]

That works, Moog! :D

[idtwinmom]

And the worst part was they just disconnected me, without warning, so I haven't been able to send out my bonus OR post the next challenge OR catch up on email, etc etc. Off to do that now, but had to check in with my favorite peeps first :D

Awe! We feel so special! :lol:

[ReneT]

We've missed you Chris! It's like our Mommy is out of town or something! :D

[ReneT]

Guess what I just did? I ordered 2 new 12x12 scrapbooks. I have found this one brand that I really like. They come in canvas, leather and cordouroy. So I ordered a yellow and a light purple leather one. I can't wait till they get here to see if I actually love the colors as much as I think I will.

I have ALL day to myself today, so I'm gonna scrap and work on my class. Yay!

[addicted]

Rene, where do you get your books from? I need to find some different ones.

Crys, I hope that everything works out with your son. It is so hard.

Chris, I hope you get back online soon, it's lonely with out you!!

[ReneT]

I get them from either the local scrapbook store (which is where I ordered the new ones from) or from Hobby Lobby. The brand is We Are Memory Keepers. Hobby Lobby doesn't always have a real good selection of colors or fabrics. They come in other sizes besides 12x12 too. They are 3 ring binders instead of the kind with the posts, and I just buy extra sleeves to add to the album.

Here is a website I found that has them.
http://store.scrapbook.com/wermekeclle1.html

[stitchmich]

Rene, thanks for the link. Those are pretty cool. I would LOVE a 3 ring binder instead of those posts.
Hugs to Crys and Lisa. I sure hope it all works out soon. Keep the faith.
Chris it was good to see you back for... an hour? Hurry back :)

[idtwinmom]

Brag Alert!

We had parent/teacher conferences for the boys this morning! I'm so proud of my guys! DD#1 reads at a whopping 69 words per minute and DD#2 reads at 58 words per minute. They can both count by 10's to 110, and add by 10's (ie: 12+10, etc). They do double digit addition and subtraction. Remember, they are in Kindergarten and are only 5 years old!

[Raphne]

Wowza! That is definitely worth bragging about!
:applause::applause::applause:

[GrandmaCrys]

A brilliant brag, Lisa!!!! Give those boys a big ole hug from GrandmaCrys!!

[idtwinmom]

Will do! They are currently getting a big treat - staying up late for a movie and popcorn! Spring break started today and they don't go back to school until a week from Monday!

[ReneT]

Whoo hoo! :applause::applause::applause::applause: Can I come celebrate with them and have popcorn?

[stitchmich]

5 years old! Lisa, that is impressive :applause:

[Christine]

OH MY HECK! You would not believe all I went through so I could get back to playing with you all. Rob (dh's cousin that has been helping me paint) didn't show up to paint today and I know he won't be back until at least Monday. This is with all of the stuff from our BIG room downstairs (rec room kind of thing) SHOVED to the center and the modem/router ALL UNPLUGGED! My puter is in my cave but doesn't do me much good if the modem/router are not plugged in and I don't have a cable jack in the cave. Grrrrrr!!!!!! So dh and I were a bit fed up and he had the day off so we painted, and painted and painted some more. I had to free hand all of the ceilings and my back and neck are KILLING me, from leaning and stretching up for 10+ hours. Unfortunately, we found out that when the guy that finished the basement painted, he must have used the lowest setting for paint on the sprayer AND only did one coat! We had to do ALL of the walls and the edges THREE times, to get it to look good. We used 5 gallons of paint in the process. It was just sucking the paint in like you wouldn't even believe, plus the fact that it really is HUGE! The trim still needs to be done, but we at least did it behind where dh's computer goes, so we could get his computer set back up. Once it was all dry, I started hooking things back up and would you believe it?! The connector to the coaxial cable for the cable jack, broke off! Luckily I had a spare, but had to get that back hooked up, before we could hook up everything else! Anybody feeling sorry for me yet?! :lol: or just thinking, ok Chris, enough whining! :D At any rate, I am exhausted but had to check in before going to bed.

[handkl]

Well, Chris, let's think positive...at least you can get back to normal now. :lol:

[Christine]

Let's see if I can remember what all I read, seriously running on low brain cells from the paint fumes. :D

Lisa, congrats, Proud Mom moments are always so awesome!

Rene, yay that you got some new albums

and thanks to everyone who missed me! The Gundi is back in the house, at least until we paint the cave, but then I should still be able to use my lappie. :D

Oh yeah! Tomorrow dh is going for an interview. His company told him they have a place for him, AN HOUR AWAY!!! Plus it isn't even full time, he would have to float around to get the rest of his hours. grrrrr. Hopefully the interview will go well tomorrow and we won't have to worry about such a long commute. Good wishes and prayers would be appreciated. :D

HUGS!!

[Christine]

Well, Chris, let's think positive...at least you can get back to normal now. :lol:

Normal? do I do NORMAL?!!:think::think::think::think:

:rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Oh, Chris - what an ordeal! Hope your back and neck are back to normal soon! And really big :pray: that all goes really well with the interview. We've done the hour commute (actually it was 1 1/2 hours, one way) the year the boys were born! Talk about tough! Good that he has another possibility while he still has a job!

[Raphne]

Gee, Chris, I sure hope a good soak preceded hitting the sack-- you sure earned it! But I'm glad you have access again lol

And boy does that sound like a raw deal for your hubby! That much driving adds horribly to the expenses-- in addition to the impact it makes on family time! I have a 5 minute commute to work every day, and I'm ever so grateful for that!

[stitchmich]

Chris, Good wishes and prayers comin' at ya! Hope the interview goes well. Is the cave the last room to be painted? I'm sure you're probably going to be tired and sore today. I hope you can take a little time to relax.

BTW, I saw a commercial last night for "How I Met your Mother" and you remind me of Alyson Hannigan who plays Lily. :)

[ReneT]

Wow Chris, I bet you will want to throw a big party when all this painting is finally finished! Bless your heart. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way that DH's job interview will go well. :pray::pray:

[GrandmaCrys]

Yes, a party is in order, but let's make it outside, so no one mars your beautiful, newly-painted walls! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: The things you do for us, GF, are the things that make us love you so much! Welcome back.

Best of luck and good wishes to DH during these stressful times! Seems no one is immune!!

[Christine]

OK, a very quiet yay! until all is finalized and secure. DH said that the interview went really well and they were more like how can we get you here, rather than why do we want you? :tup: They will meet next week to finalize, I feel like I am holding my breath until then. I think this could be really awesome for him, but am I being a total pessimist that I don't dare get too excited until it is a done deal? Still holding thumbs and praying but yay! :D

[stitchmich]

let's not call it pessimistic... how about cautiously optimistic :D That's great news. yay!

[Christine]

Chris, Good wishes and prayers comin' at ya! Hope the interview goes well. Is the cave the last room to be painted? I'm sure you're probably going to be tired and sore today. I hope you can take a little time to relax.

BTW, I saw a commercial last night for "How I Met your Mother" and you remind me of Alyson Hannigan who plays Lily. :)

thanks! I am soooooo bad about knowing who any actors/actresses are, that I had to google her to see. She is pretty so you made my day!:D:D:D

[Christine]

Chris, Good wishes and prayers comin' at ya! Hope the interview goes well. Is the cave the last room to be painted? I'm sure you're probably going to be tired and sore today. I hope you can take a little time to relax.

BTW, I saw a commercial last night for "How I Met your Mother" and you remind me of Alyson Hannigan who plays Lily. :)

oh and on the cave, probably yes, cuz I have soooooooooooooo, soooooooooo, soooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff crammed in there! Ask Crys, she has seen it. Think wall to wall shelving, BIG desk, side table, sewing machine, serger. I know I will love it when I am done! Did I tell you I was doing red! Anybody surprised? :lol: I hope you are all thinking of some sort of quote for my wall.

[ReneT]

Crossing my fingers for your DH, Chris.

[jennilynn10]

It's good to see your sweet posts Chris.
I'm glad the painting is almost done. Ouch - what a job, huh? :hug:
I'm crossing thumbs & sending a quick prayer about your DH's job interview!!! :pray:

Oh, and BTW, did you see my new Avi??? :D

[addicted]

Chris I SOOOOO hope the job for your dh works out. It is so stressful to have to deal with job loss and changes.

[Christine]

It's good to see your sweet posts Chris.
I'm glad the painting is almost done. Ouch - what a job, huh? :hug:
I'm crossing thumbs & sending a quick prayer about your DH's job interview!!! :pray:

Oh, and BTW, did you see my new Avi??? :D

Thanks!

and grrrrrrrrr :mad::mad::mad::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed::mad::ma d::mad::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed:;)

[GrandmaCrys]

oh and on the cave, probably yes, cuz I have soooooooooooooo, soooooooooo, soooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff crammed in there! Ask Crys, she has seen it. Think wall to wall shelving, BIG desk, side table, sewing machine, serger. I know I will love it when I am done! Did I tell you I was doing red! Anybody surprised? :lol: I hope you are all thinking of some sort of quote for my wall.

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: Just go to merriamwebster.com and the first description for crowded is:

1. Chris's scrapping cave.


Honest to Pete! ;)

[Christine]

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: Just go to merriamwebster.com and the first description for crowded is:

1. Chris's scrapping cave.


Honest to Pete! ;)

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl:

Tears are rolling down my face!

[jennilynn10]

Thanks!

and grrrrrrrrr :mad::mad::mad::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed::mad::ma d::mad::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed:;)

Does this mean you'll be rooting for U of A now? :lol::lol::lol:

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: Just go to merriamwebster.com and the first description for crowded is:

1. Chris's scrapping cave.


Honest to Pete! ;)

Obviously Webster's has not seen my entire house and garage!!!

[Christine]

Does this mean you'll be rooting for U of A now? :lol::lol::lol:



Obviously Webster's has not seen my entire house and garage!!!

:think::think::think::think: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

and notice she said crowded cuz for the most part it is organized, just very crowded!

[stitchmich]

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: Just go to merriamwebster.com and the first description for crowded is:

1. Chris's scrapping cave.


Honest to Pete! ;)

hahaha... I'm getting the picture. Sounds like our room over the garage which we call it the Man Cave. It's where DH's computer (with 4 monitors) lives with his TV, couch, treadmill (that never gets used) and lots of other assorted junk.

[idtwinmom]

OK, a very quiet yay! until all is finalized and secure. DH said that the interview went really well and they were more like how can we get you here, rather than why do we want you? :tup: They will meet next week to finalize, I feel like I am holding my breath until then. I think this could be really awesome for him, but am I being a total pessimist that I don't dare get too excited until it is a done deal? Still holding thumbs and praying but yay! :D

I wish I had been a little more "pessimistic"! Would you believe we still don't have the offer? It will be 2 weeks since the initial 'We want to hire you email'!

Saying prayers that it all works out, Chris!

[Christine]

seriously? I can't believe they still haven't gotten one set up for you!

[jennilynn10]

Chris, I hate to rub it in but . . . (okay, really I don't :D )

http://img901.mytextgraphics.com/glittertextlive/2009/03/23/bafdda57969c532279be3b0c99034630.gif (http://www.glittertextlive.com)

GO WILDCATS!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, Jennylynn, you're really treading on thin ice here! :D :D :D :yes: :yes: :yes:

[stitchmich]

Can I just say... GO DUKE!!! Okay, that may not be relavent, but my team made it to sweet 16 too :)

[handkl]

Can't say I know anything about this March madness stuff!!

[jennilynn10]

Can't say I know anything about this March madness stuff!!


It's college basketball tournament. 64 basketball teams are selected by a panel to participate. It's a single elimination tournament. So, there are fewer teams as they win. When it gets to sixteen teams, they call it the "Sweet 16." Then it goes to 8, then the "Final Four", until 1 team wins the championship. It all takes place in March, hence the name "March Madness."

I am just teasing Chris because my team beat her team in an upset in the first round. Luckily, I know Chris is good-natured enough to handle a little teasing. :D

[Christine]

You better watch out, ask Sandy about how I can kick you right out of a chat! :lol: :lol:

Man, you could totally tell that none of my team had been to the dance before. They looked totally panicked the whole game!The good thing though is we are getting past the Coach Gaicoletti era, eek that was BADDDDDDD! With Majerus we were ALWAYS in the dance, so the 4 years without really SUCKED! ;)

[handkl]

Thanks for the explanation. I take it they are down to 16 teams now? Who is everyone cheering for? Jennilynn, where are the Wildcats from?

[Raphne]

Oh! Oh! Oh! Chris, that new kit is so CUTE!
Check it out, everyone!
Feeling Hoppy (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10161)

[jennilynn10]

Thanks for the explanation. I take it they are down to 16 teams now? Who is everyone cheering for? Jennilynn, where are the Wildcats from?

The Wildcats are from Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona. Feel free to cheer them on :D

Oh! Oh! Oh! Chris, that new kit is so CUTE!
Check it out, everyone!
Feeling Hoppy (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10161)

OMG Chris, that is totally cute! I love that frog!!!

[stitchmich]

I saw it too. SO CUTE!!

[ReneT]

I love the blue with the greens in this kit.

[addicted]

Oh my heck Chris, that new kit is SO cute. I really need to sit down and scrap, but I can't today either. :no: :no: It has been too busy and I need to prepare a lesson to give at the nursing home tonight. Our family was asked to do family home evening their. Maybe I'll get a chance tomorrow, I can't miss the dead line.

[idtwinmom]

Oh! Oh! Oh! Chris, that new kit is so CUTE!
Check it out, everyone!
Feeling Hoppy (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10161)

OK, that is just too cute! Love it Chris!

[idtwinmom]

The Wildcats are from Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona. Feel free to cheer them on :D



OMG Chris, that is totally cute! I love that frog!!!

My Kid sister went to UofA! I wonder if she is following the games (I don't think she has ever really been into sports any more than I am, but you never know!)

[Christine]

LOLOL I was just coming to see if my frog kit was in the store and apparently it is :D :D :D

I was totally tickled with it, so glad that you all are too. I think it is going to be one of those that we see lots of different kinds of LOs using it, and I for one can't wait!

[suvgal]

GO UCONN...Men and Women

[handkl]

The Wildcats are from Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona. Feel free to cheer them on :D

I have never been to Arizona, but want to visit there one day.

Love the new kit Chris - looks awesome!!!!!

[ReneT]

waffle

[ReneT]

waffle

[ReneT]

waffle

[ReneT]

3000 POSTS - WHOO HOO!!!!! :applause::yahoo::tup::applause::yahoo::tup:

[ReneT]

Ok, I'm going to bed now. :D

[addicted]

OH MY GOSH, I'm going to cry. :cry::cry::cry: My EHD is not responding. I have ALL of my layouts on it and my kits. I put all of the kits I have on my lappie a couple months ago, but haven't trasnfered anything recently. I am dying!!! When I plug it into the computer, the computer starts being so slow and not working very well. What am I going to do? Chris's EHD issue from a while back isn't giving me much hope. :eek::eek:

[idtwinmom]

Rene - :lol:!

Congrats on 3000! You have done that very quickly!

[ReneT]

Rene - :lol:!

Congrats on 3000! You have done that very quickly!

I know, it seems like 2000 to 3000 went by really fast!

[ReneT]

OH MY GOSH, I'm going to cry. :cry::cry::cry: My EHD is not responding. I have ALL of my layouts on it and my kits. I put all of the kits I have on my lappie a couple months ago, but haven't trasnfered anything recently. I am dying!!! When I plug it into the computer, the computer starts being so slow and not working very well. What am I going to do? Chris's EHD issue from a while back isn't giving me much hope. :eek::eek:

Oh no!!! :shocked:

[handkl]

That's horrible news addicted - fingers crossed that everything works out okay.

[handkl]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Okay, I just got what all the waffling was about...when I got the e-mail updates I just assumed I was getting multiply e-mails from DSP again. Congrats on reaching 3000 Rene!

[Christine]

3000 POSTS - WHOO HOO!!!!! :applause::yahoo::tup::applause::yahoo::tup:

Wahooooo! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Christine]

OH MY GOSH, I'm going to cry. :cry::cry::cry: My EHD is not responding. I have ALL of my layouts on it and my kits. I put all of the kits I have on my lappie a couple months ago, but haven't trasnfered anything recently. I am dying!!! When I plug it into the computer, the computer starts being so slow and not working very well. What am I going to do? Chris's EHD issue from a while back isn't giving me much hope. :eek::eek:

yeah sorry to say I never did get my LOs back :cry::cry::cry::cry: so my heart is with you

[stitchmich]

I have mixed emotions... I am excited for Rene and very sad for addicted. I sure hope you get it back.

[idtwinmom]

Heather! I sure hope it is just your connection. Try a new cable if you have one (hey, it worked for DH in getting our totally ancient scanner to work on the lappie this morning!)

OK, big prayer request! We just found a job for me to apply for! In Anchorage! I haven't seen anything decent here since I got laid off when the boys were born!

[carolyn d]

OH MY GOSH, I'm going to cry. :cry::cry::cry: My EHD is not responding. I have ALL of my layouts on it and my kits. I put all of the kits I have on my lappie a couple months ago, but haven't trasnfered anything recently. I am dying!!! When I plug it into the computer, the computer starts being so slow and not working very well. What am I going to do? Chris's EHD issue from a while back isn't giving me much hope. :eek::eek:

does your computer recognize the EHD??? Meaning you can see the drive name when you look under MY COMPUTER??? If so, it may still be accessible... contact the tech support for the EHD and they can walk you through how to access it....It could be as simple as one of the drivers being corrupted somehow.. so you would only need to reinstall the driver.

It makes a huge difference if the computer recognizes the drive !!!!

When you mention your computer starts running slowly makes me think there might be a space /memory/ram issue..

I'm no tech pro, but I find that cleaning everything out etc can make a difference .

Just a thought, just a thought...


I am soooooooooooo feeling you pain as I had this happen to me last year!

[carolyn d]

heather! I sure hope it is just your connection. Try a new cable if you have one (hey, it worked for dh in getting our totally ancient scanner to work on the lappie this morning!)

ok, big prayer request! We just found a job for me to apply for! In anchorage! I haven't seen anything decent here since i got laid off when the boys were born!

woo hoo for you!!!!!!

[ReneT]

Heather! I sure hope it is just your connection. Try a new cable if you have one (hey, it worked for DH in getting our totally ancient scanner to work on the lappie this morning!)

OK, big prayer request! We just found a job for me to apply for! In Anchorage! I haven't seen anything decent here since I got laid off when the boys were born!

I didn't know you were considering going to work Lisa. Prayers coming your way. :pray::pray::pray:

[GrandmaCrys]

OH MY GOSH, I'm going to cry. :cry::cry::cry: My EHD is not responding. I have ALL of my layouts on it and my kits. I put all of the kits I have on my lappie a couple months ago, but haven't trasnfered anything recently. I am dying!!! When I plug it into the computer, the computer starts being so slow and not working very well. What am I going to do? Chris's EHD issue from a while back isn't giving me much hope. :eek::eek:

Heather, prayers for you and your sick EHD! I sure hope you don't have a WD!! :(

Heather! I sure hope it is just your connection. Try a new cable if you have one (hey, it worked for DH in getting our totally ancient scanner to work on the lappie this morning!)

OK, big prayer request! We just found a job for me to apply for! In Anchorage! I haven't seen anything decent here since I got laid off when the boys were born!

Lisa, prayers for you, too! And holding thumbs!!! :D :D :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, and I almost forgot - YAY on your successful waffling, Rene! :D

[stitchmich]

Heather! I sure hope it is just your connection. Try a new cable if you have one (hey, it worked for DH in getting our totally ancient scanner to work on the lappie this morning!)

OK, big prayer request! We just found a job for me to apply for! In Anchorage! I haven't seen anything decent here since I got laid off when the boys were born!

That's great! Prayers are on the way. :):pray:

[addicted]

Lisa I so hope you can get a job if that's what you need to do!!!

Ok, my lappie does not recognize the EHD at all. I did get it to see it on my desk top finally after much plugging and unplugging. So I started copying everything to my desktop. Then I got an error, that I got earlier, and it quit copying. It copied 1/2 of my lo's before it stopped. I unplugged it again and left and then came back and plugged it back in and tried to open it, but it wouldn't. Then I saw that you can see the files on the left of the screen so I just pulled them from it and copied the rest of what I need to the desktop again. So I have what I need, but something is wrong with it, so I will give it to my bil and have him look at it. Thanks heavens i have what I need and I have learned that I am going to back up A LOT more often.

Crys, yes it is WD and the entire time I was thinking of you telling me in SLC how much trouble you have had with it, so I'm getting another brand.

Rene, I just better "waffle, waffle" until I get to 1000. :rofl::rofl: J/K congrats, I just need to be more chatty and think of more to say.

[Christine]

Heather! I sure hope it is just your connection. Try a new cable if you have one (hey, it worked for DH in getting our totally ancient scanner to work on the lappie this morning!)

OK, big prayer request! We just found a job for me to apply for! In Anchorage! I haven't seen anything decent here since I got laid off when the boys were born!

so does this mean Chris's job is a for sure go then?

[GrandmaCrys]

Heather, Chris and I have both gotten Seagate/Maxtor EHDs and I for one think they're great. I do run two backup EHDs at all times, though.

I was almost sure that I remembered correctly from SLC that you had WD!:(

[ReneT]

Oh Heather, I am so glad you got everything copied. Whew!

[landofoz]

Hi girls i have decided to jump in at the deep end and waffle and waffle lol
i shall try and pick up as i go along
maggie



Heather, Chris and I have both gotten Seagate/Maxtor EHDs and I for one think they're great. I do run two backup EHDs at all times, though.

I was almost sure that I remembered correctly from SLC that you had WD!:(

[handkl]

Sending prayers your way Lisa! I guess there is still no news from lady on the potential job offer made to Chris?

[Christine]

Heather, Chris and I have both gotten Seagate/Maxtor EHDs and I for one think they're great. I do run two backup EHDs at all times, though.

I was almost sure that I remembered correctly from SLC that you had WD!:(

yes they have been awesome for me! My one complaint was that the seagate didn't bounce when Zach dropped it, but what can you expect? :lol:

[Christine]

Hi girls i have decided to jump in at the deep end and waffle and waffle lol
i shall try and pick up as i go along
maggie

Hi Maggie, waffle away. We are good at that around here. :D

[Christine]

Hey check me out! I actually upload TWO layouts today! Of course I did them a few days ago and forgot to post, but still...... :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/73_K_BestestBuddies_01.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309508)
Love You (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309508)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/RaphneBAG.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309509)
Close to the Heart (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309509)

[handkl]

:lol: Look at you actually scrapbooking! :lol:

[Christine]

Oh yeah and I forgot the other thing I was going to show you all....... sheesh I think I am losing it here. :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_LotusGarden1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309458&ppuser=62565)
Lotus Garden. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309458&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[GrandmaCrys]

Hi, Maggie!! Glad to see you over here. Jumping in with both feet is recommended!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Christine]

Crys, it says you were on at 4:50 am, I realize that is my time, but not that much later for you! ewwwww

[Christine]

dang and my post says 8:00, time to be a taxi driver, better than being the taxi I suppose. :lol:

[jennilynn10]

Lisa I so hope you can get a job if that's what you need to do!!!

Ok, my lappie does not recognize the EHD at all. I did get it to see it on my desk top finally after much plugging and unplugging. So I started copying everything to my desktop. Then I got an error, that I got earlier, and it quit copying. It copied 1/2 of my lo's before it stopped. I unplugged it again and left and then came back and plugged it back in and tried to open it, but it wouldn't. Then I saw that you can see the files on the left of the screen so I just pulled them from it and copied the rest of what I need to the desktop again. So I have what I need, but something is wrong with it, so I will give it to my bil and have him look at it. Thanks heavens i have what I need and I have learned that I am going to back up A LOT more often.

Crys, yes it is WD and the entire time I was thinking of you telling me in SLC how much trouble you have had with it, so I'm getting another brand.

That's fantastic news that you were able to get your files back! :yahoo:

Heather, Chris and I have both gotten Seagate/Maxtor EHDs and I for one think they're great. I do run two backup EHDs at all times, though. (

Well, that answers my question. I was just going to ask what kind of EHD you recommend. :)

Rene - Great job waffling to 3,000! :tup:

Lisa - I missed it. Are you moving to Anchorage? I hope you get the job you are interested in!

Chris - are you allowed to design and scrap too? You're energy is amazing! Do you mind sending some of it this way? :D

You may have noticed that I have started waffling in this thread. I hope you don't mind 'cuz I really like to waffle :lol:

[jennilynn10]

Okay ~ I have a technical question. It may be obvious, so please bear with me. Right now, I have all my stuff on my computer hard drive & just use EHD as back up. But my hard drive is getting to full, so I want to move all my digi stuff over to an EHD and use it from there. Then, do I need to get a 2nd EHD to back up everything? I do put all photos & scrap pages on disks. Does anyone use online back up? What do you all do??? Thanks!

(I'm gonna post this in the granny thread too so I can get lots of good advice from all of you :) )

[Raphne]

Yup yup! Two copies of anything you dont want to loose! I have all my photos on my hard drive, and uploaded to 2 seperate photo sights (kodak and shutterfly), and most of them are backed up to an ehd (hmmmmmm. . . . can you say paranoia? lol) although I haven't gotten that worked up about my scrapbooking supplies. . . yet ;-)

I do have to say. . . I am NOT a seagate fan. I know, I know, lots of people use them and are perfectly happy, and honestly between dh and I we have several seagate drives that have never given us a lick of trouble. BUT, I recently bought a seagate drive for my scrapbooking stuff, and out of the box it didn't work. Customer service was HORRIBLE, and after a couple of sessions with them when the "go buy this cord" solution didn't work, they decided the problem was I had a defective drive, and their solution was that I should send it back to them. . . at my expense. It was a gift, so taking it back to the store wasn't an option. ANY company, no matter how good their product, can have a bad device. What they do from there really counts with me.

[Christine]

That's fantastic news that you were able to get your files back! :yahoo:



Well, that answers my question. I was just going to ask what kind of EHD you recommend. :)

Rene - Great job waffling to 3,000! :tup:

Lisa - I missed it. Are you moving to Anchorage? I hope you get the job you are interested in!

Chris - are you allowed to design and scrap too? You're energy is amazing! Do you mind sending some of it this way? :D

You may have noticed that I have started waffling in this thread. I hope you don't mind 'cuz I really like to waffle :lol:

Like I can complain about waffling. :D

[Christine]

Yup yup! Two copies of anything you dont want to loose! I have all my photos on my hard drive, and uploaded to 2 seperate photo sights (kodak and shutterfly), and most of them are backed up to an ehd (hmmmmmm. . . . can you say paranoia? lol) although I haven't gotten that worked up about my scrapbooking supplies. . . yet ;-)

I do have to say. . . I am NOT a seagate fan. I know, I know, lots of people use them and are perfectly happy, and honestly between dh and I we have several seagate drives that have never given us a lick of trouble. BUT, I recently bought a seagate drive for my scrapbooking stuff, and out of the box it didn't work. Customer service was HORRIBLE, and after a couple of sessions with them when the "go buy this cord" solution didn't work, they decided the problem was I had a defective drive, and their solution was that I should send it back to them. . . at my expense. It was a gift, so taking it back to the store wasn't an option. ANY company, no matter how good their product, can have a bad device. What they do from there really counts with me.

Really? I haven't had a bit of trouble with them, even when I have called them for customer support. hmmmmm

[Christine]

oh yeah and Jenni don't tell anyone I was doing both shhhhh :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Oh my, how you guys can talk! I haven't had any time to hang lately trying to do homework, re-write the resume and handle all the extra work!

NO - we still don't know if he has the job (or should I say, if he's going to take the job) as we still don't know what the pay is! But almost all the jobs he is finding and applying for are in Anchorage so I guess you could call it inevitable! And if I happen to get a job first, well we will just have to go from there. This particular job is a really good fit. I wasn't really looking, but it kind of fell in our laps. We are laughing over the thought that it could be me up there and him getting the move accomplished down here! We'll see! With me working and him on unemployment - well, every penny counts, right?

I will try to get the time to look/comment on the LO's but really need to go finish my resume now!

Hugs and prayers!

Oh, Heather! Glad you managed to retrieve your data - I still say "check the cable"!

[ReneT]

Okay ~ I have a technical question. It may be obvious, so please bear with me. Right now, I have all my stuff on my computer hard drive & just use EHD as back up. But my hard drive is getting to full, so I want to move all my digi stuff over to an EHD and use it from there. Then, do I need to get a 2nd EHD to back up everything? I do put all photos & scrap pages on disks. Does anyone use online back up? What do you all do??? Thanks!

(I'm gonna post this in the granny thread too so I can get lots of good advice from all of you :) )

Jenni, I use Carbonite for backup. It costs $50 a year, but to me it's worth it because we use it to back up our business too. It's an unlimited online backup service. You choose what files or directories you want it to back up and it automatically backs up everything in those files/directories when you make any changes to them. It works great. I have all my kits, layouts, photos, email, documents, etc on there.

[stitchmich]

gee Lisa, can you really imagine going up to Anchorage alone to start work and leave him with to pack up with the kids. I don't think my DH could handle that at all. I hope everything works out just right for you.

[idtwinmom]

Actually, he is a much better mover than I am! So in many ways I think it would work out even better. What I do see as a problem is not seeing the kids for 2 months. That and not having my PS! I would have to live with the laptop and leave the Mac here! (Oh my heck - just thought of what I will have to clean from my hard drive after DH has had access for 2 months! - Yikes!)

[jennilynn10]

Jenni, I use Carbonite for backup. It costs $50 a year, but to me it's worth it because we use it to back up our business too. It's an unlimited online backup service. You choose what files or directories you want it to back up and it automatically backs up everything in those files/directories when you make any changes to them. It works great. I have all my kits, layouts, photos, email, documents, etc on there.

Thanks Rene :love1:

Now I have another question. Where do you keep all your kits, layouts, etc.??? On your hard drive or do you put them on an EHD?

I can leave them on my C drive but it's getting kind of crowded. I'd rather put them on an EHD. I guess the on-line program could just back up from there. Do you have a program to sync files from your hard drive to your EHD?

Okay - these questions are open to everyone :D Thanks!

[idtwinmom]

I'm not sure about Carbonite, but not all online storage facilities can do backups from EHDs. Check carefully to make sure! I personally only use the EHD for backup. Maybe once I can get a second one I might use one for storage, but won't need it for a long time as I have a 500 GB hard drive in my computer. And maybe someday I will do online storage too.

One other thing to remember, if you take something off your computer, it is gone from you backup as well. Make very careful choices about what to remove and make sure you have some other form of backup just in case. CDs/DVDs are one source for those files you don't really need to have daily access to, but make sure you have more than one copy if it is something you might need.

[Christine]

Good luck Lisa, keep us informed.

Great info on the online back up etc. I wonder if I ought to look into that. :think:

OK another topic. I have a question for you guys. Have any of you had an endometrial oblation? My stupid ferretin level is still only 13, so we are discussing it. For anyone who wasn't hanging in the GT, the last time I had this checked, it is indicative of low iron/anemia, etc. and yes I am totally horrible about compliance with my iron therapy. I do really well for a while and then I just totally forget! So any time you want to tell me to go take my iron, go for it, it will help me remember. :lol: At any rate, PM me if you have experience with this. I have read some on it, but wanted to hear if anyone had a personal experience. The thing is I really don't have much in the way of symptoms from the anemia, except I do get a heart murmur occasionally if it gets too low, but even that is asymptomatic. You can see why I have a hard time remembering. :D

[ReneT]

Thanks Rene :love1:

Now I have another question. Where do you keep all your kits, layouts, etc.??? On your hard drive or do you put them on an EHD?

I can leave them on my C drive but it's getting kind of crowded. I'd rather put them on an EHD. I guess the on-line program could just back up from there. Do you have a program to sync files from your hard drive to your EHD?

Okay - these questions are open to everyone :D Thanks!

DH told me Carbonite can not at this time back up from an EHD. Right now I have all my stuff on my C drive, but am thinking about transferring some of my stuff to an EHD, but then of course it wouldn't be backed up. I need to check and see how much room I have left on my C drive, but it's not full yet. I was thinking about moving used ploppers, layouts I've already printed out, photos I've already scrapped, and kits I don't forsee using too often to an EHD to free up some space on my C drive. You know some kits you use parts of more often than others. No, I don't have a program to sync files from my hard drive to my EHD.

[ReneT]

Good luck Lisa, keep us informed.

Great info on the online back up etc. I wonder if I ought to look into that. :think:

OK another topic. I have a question for you guys. Have any of you had an endometrial oblation? My stupid ferretin level is still only 13, so we are discussing it. For anyone who wasn't hanging in the GT, the last time I had this checked, it is indicative of low iron/anemia, etc. and yes I am totally horrible about compliance with my iron therapy. I do really well for a while and then I just totally forget! So any time you want to tell me to go take my iron, go for it, it will help me remember. :lol: At any rate, PM me if you have experience with this. I have read some on it, but wanted to hear if anyone had a personal experience. The thing is I really don't have much in the way of symptoms from the anemia, except I do get a heart murmur occasionally if it gets too low, but even that is asymptomatic. You can see why I have a hard time remembering. :D

No, Chris, no experience with endometrial oblation. I had problems with anemia when I was younger, but that was years ago. The only symptom I really noticed from that was constant exhaustion. Iron took care of the problem though. You just have to be religious in taking it. I'm bad like that about my calcium, which I am supposed to take daily due to having had a hysterectomy at a young age. Maybe you can remind me to take my calcium, and I can remind you to take your iron. :lol::lol:

[Christine]

OK I just got all of the challenge stuff up, man that takes forever! Got to run to Young Women's so let me know if I messed up anything k? :D

[Christine]

Rene take your calcium :D

[GrandmaCrys]

JL, in case no one has answered this directly, Carbonite does NOT back up from an EHD; only your hard drive. We learned this in the GT some time back, when we were going through the same discussions. That's why several of the ladies went in the other directions mentioned. (Sorry my feeble brain is NOT remember the other two backup services being used.)

[GrandmaCrys]

Chris, you sound just like Sonny. Why is it so hard for *you people* to develop a habit??? I have a set morning routine, which involves taking my daily meds. I'll bet I don't forget twice in a year's time! :D

[addicted]

Why is it 65 degrees one weekend and 25 the next???? Can I just tell you how ready I am for spring and NOT 6 more inches of snow. grrrrrr

[ReneT]

Chris, take your iron! :rofl:

[ReneT]

Chris, you sound just like Sonny. Why is it so hard for *you people* to develop a habit??? I have a set morning routine, which involves taking my daily meds. I'll bet I don't forget twice in a year's time! :D

I have a habit too. I take my other meds every night, but for some reason, I HATE HATE HATE the calcium. I've tried different versions of it - pills, chewables, and now slightly vanilla flavored pills to swallow, but I still hate it, so I'm not good at taking it.

[ReneT]

Why is it 65 degrees one weekend and 25 the next???? Can I just tell you how ready I am for spring and NOT 6 more inches of snow. grrrrrr

I know! It's supposed to be up to 76 degrees here today, then a storm system is supposed to hit tonight and bring rain mixed with snow! I really can't complain much though because we only had one snow this winter when all over the country was hit hard with it. I have several trees that are fairly new-they were just planted last fall, so I don't want to lose them in a late freeze. We lost 2 about this time last year for the same reason.

[ReneT]

BRAG ALERT!

I am so excited guys! I won the weekly Heritage challenge with my "Daddy In The Oilfield" layout! It's voted on by all the ladies at the weekly Heritage chat! It's my first time to win! The bad part is that I missed the chat last night because I was spending some time with DH. I was so proud of that layout because it's who my Daddy was all my life and I was proud of my blending on it. I tried a different blend mode than what I had done before. :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/847/thumbs/DADDY-IN-THE-OILFIELD.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=308735&ppuser=127754)
Daddy In The Oilfield

[Raphne]

Chris, you sound just like Sonny. Why is it so hard for *you people* to develop a habit??? I have a set morning routine, which involves taking my daily meds. I'll bet I don't forget twice in a year's time! :D

*sigh* I just called for a refill on my migraine meds, and realized I missed 10 doses in 3 months. Yikes! I'm a nightmare patient! And that's even with the 3 year old reminding me lol

[Raphne]

[QUOTE=ReneT;643984I am so excited guys! I won the weekly Heritage challenge with my "Daddy In The Oilfield" layout! [/QUOTE]

You should be proud of that layout, Rene! It's fantastic.

[stitchmich]

Congrats, Rene!! It's an awesome page.

Everybody... go take some pills! I take vitamins, the kind in the paks, so there are 5 pills. I'm pretty good at remembering when I feel bad but when I'm feeling good i forget about them. I'm one of "those people" who are really bad about making good habits stick. Now the bad habits....

[Christine]

Chris, take your iron! :rofl:

yes ma'am going right now, thank you brb

[Christine]

I have a habit too. I take my other meds every night, but for some reason, I HATE HATE HATE the calcium. I've tried different versions of it - pills, chewables, and now slightly vanilla flavored pills to swallow, but I still hate it, so I'm not good at taking it.

Have you tried the chocolate chewy ones? I can't think of the name right now, but they are not too bad. You could stick them by your puter and have one a day while you visit with us :D

[Christine]

BRAG ALERT!

I am so excited guys! I won the weekly Heritage challenge with my "Daddy In The Oilfield" layout! It's voted on by all the ladies at the weekly Heritage chat! It's my first time to win! The bad part is that I missed the chat last night because I was spending some time with DH. I was so proud of that layout because it's who my Daddy was all my life and I was proud of my blending on it. I tried a different blend mode than what I had done before. :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/847/thumbs/DADDY-IN-THE-OILFIELD.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=308735&ppuser=127754)
Daddy In The Oilfield

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Congrats!!! and I get to brag a little too cuz it is my kit! :D

[Christine]

*sigh* I just called for a refill on my migraine meds, and realized I missed 10 doses in 3 months. Yikes! I'm a nightmare patient! And that's even with the 3 year old reminding me lol

LOL You know what they say about who is the worst patient ;)

[Christine]

Congrats, Rene!! It's an awesome page.

Everybody... go take some pills! I take vitamins, the kind in the paks, so there are 5 pills. I'm pretty good at remembering when I feel bad but when I'm feeling good i forget about them. I'm one of "those people" who are really bad about making good habits stick. Now the bad habits....

:rofl::rofl::rofl: LOL stitchie

[Raphne]

Have you tried the chocolate chewy ones? I can't think of the name right now, but they are not too bad. You could stick them by your puter and have one a day while you visit with us :D

Mmmm, yummy, Viactive! Like the Mocha ones :D

[addicted]

Congrats Rene!!! That is fantastic. It is so fun to win, even more when you love what you have done!!!

[ReneT]

Mmmm, yummy, Viactive! Like the Mocha ones :D

I tried the Viactive for awhile, and at first they were great, but then I got so tired of them every day. The vanilla flavored swallowable ones have worked the best for me, I just have to make myself take them. If I put my meds in one of those 14 day pill organizers, I'm much better about taking everything. DH makes fun of me and calls me old since my parents used them (in fact the organizers themselves actually belonged to my parents). :)

[GrandmaCrys]

Congrats on your Heritage win, Rene! Awesome!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Well, I must admit, we are some of those OLD PEOPLE who use pill organizers! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[idtwinmom]

OK, looks like it is confession time! I have to take 1/2 of this teeny tiny zero flavored pill for my thyroid every day. Each morning, dear sweet DH lays out my pill and fills a juice glass with water for me. Last week while he was sick I got up first and kept the kids quiet so he could sleep. Guess what - I forgot my pill! I've been taking the darn thing for 2 years and know that it will be sitting there waiting for me (he always gets up and showers and then gets me up). But darned if I didn't forget it when I had to be the one to pull it out of the bottle! Good thing I stop taking it in April to see if it finally worked!

[Christine]

OK, looks like it is confession time! I have to take 1/2 of this teeny tiny zero flavored pill for my thyroid every day. Each morning, dear sweet DH lays out my pill and fills a juice glass with water for me. Last week while he was sick I got up first and kept the kids quiet so he could sleep. Guess what - I forgot my pill! I've been taking the darn thing for 2 years and know that it will be sitting there waiting for me (he always gets up and showers and then gets me up). But darned if I didn't forget it when I had to be the one to pull it out of the bottle! Good thing I stop taking it in April to see if it finally worked!

Ahhhh Lisa, now that is just SWEET of him! Yay for both of you!

That reminds me of how my dh fills my car up with gas, cuz he knows I don't particularly like to. I can go for MONTHS without doing it. If he is going out of town, he always makes sure it is all filled up before he goes. everybody say AHHHHHHH. :D

[Christine]

Okey dokey everyone, I must be getting to bed. There is a new tutorial up on my blog and in the TTT thread if you want to see it. Catch you all later! :D Hugs!

[GrandmaCrys]

Ahhhh Lisa, now that is just SWEET of him! Yay for both of you!

That reminds me of how my dh fills my car up with gas, cuz he knows I don't particularly like to. I can go for MONTHS without doing it. If he is going out of town, he always makes sure it is all filled up before he goes. everybody say AHHHHHHH. :D

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww...........:love2: :love2: :love2: :love2:

[ReneT]

ahhhh lisa, now that is just sweet of him! Yay for both of you!

That reminds me of how my dh fills my car up with gas, cuz he knows i don't particularly like to. I can go for months without doing it. If he is going out of town, he always makes sure it is all filled up before he goes. Everybody say ahhhhhhh. :d

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :)

[idtwinmom]

Ahhhh Lisa, now that is just SWEET of him! Yay for both of you!

That reminds me of how my dh fills my car up with gas, cuz he knows I don't particularly like to. I can go for MONTHS without doing it. If he is going out of town, he always makes sure it is all filled up before he goes. everybody say AHHHHHHH. :D

Awwwwwweeeeeee!!!!!!! Nice to know there is more than one man like that!

Now, if you lived in Oregon it wouldn't be an issue! No self-serve gas stations!

[Raphne]

Ahhhh Lisa, now that is just SWEET of him! Yay for both of you!

That reminds me of how my dh fills my car up with gas, cuz he knows I don't particularly like to. I can go for MONTHS without doing it. If he is going out of town, he always makes sure it is all filled up before he goes. everybody say AHHHHHHH. :D


Awwwwwww. . . . such wonderful men we have in our lives!

[stitchmich]

if the forum homepage is correct...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CRYS!

[stitchmich]

it's nice to hear about your sweet hubbies. Mine will usually do anything I tell him to do... oops, I mean ASK him to do. He used to always put gas in my car and usually still does, but he won't fill it up anymore. He keeps waiting for gas prices to go down, so he doesn't want to fill it up with the expensive gas just before the price drops. :rofl:

And really? there is no self serve gas in Oregon?

[idtwinmom]

First - thanks for pointing it out to us Stich!

Crys:
http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/Happy.jpg

Second: Yep - no self serve! It's against the law here!

[ReneT]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SWEET CRYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

(That was me singing to you!) :party::party::party:

[Christine]

Happy Birthday, Crys!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Have you taken your iron today?

And Rene - ho about your calcium?

[ReneT]

Have you taken your iron today?

And Rene - ho about your calcium?

Yes mother. :D

[idtwinmom]

Hey - you guys asked to be reminded! don't shoot the messenger!

[stitchmich]

Hey - you guys asked to be reminded! don't shoot the messenger!

:lol::lol::lol:

[Christine]

Have you taken your iron today?

And Rene - ho about your calcium?

not yet, but going now, thanks :)

[Raphne]

Happy Birthday!
:party::party::party:
Hope you got lots of time to scrap:D

[GrandmaCrys]

if the forum homepage is correct...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CRYS!

First - thanks for pointing it out to us Stich!

Crys:
http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/Happy.jpg

Second: Yep - no self serve! It's against the law here!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SWEET CRYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

(That was me singing to you!) :party::party::party:

Happy Birthday, Crys!!!!

Happy Birthday!
:party::party::party:
Hope you got lots of time to scrap:D

Thank you, everyone, for your awesome birthday wishes! I had a wonderful one!!!

As yesterday was a regular old work day (:(), I wasn't home for most of it. When I got home, DH took me out to dinner at a local Chinese Buffet. YUM When I got home, I was so fat and miserable, I just sat/laid on the couch and watched TV with him. Which was rather nice, because one, I'm usually at the computer whilst he's on the couch. Same room, but different ends and his back is always to me. And two, he gives the best foot rubs and he gave me that treat for the LONGEST time! :yahoo: :yahoo:

So......this morning I told him I was going to pretend today was my Birthday and I'm doing nothing but scrapping all day!

Of course, first I had to catch up with all my *peeps*! But, now I'm almost ready to begin my scrapping day! :tup: :tup:

[stitchmich]

good for you, Crys! A foot rub and a whole day of scrappin'... life is good :D

[Christine]

That does sound GREAT! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[ReneT]

Oohhhhhhhhh awesome - a foot rub and a day to do exactly what you want. What could be better?

[carolyn d]

Belated happy birthday Crys !!!

have had internet issues the past few days....( that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it..LOL)

[idtwinmom]

Happy Sunday all! It has been a rainy week here for the most part. And today is the last day of Spring Break! (Yeah! - the kids go back to school!) Nothing worse than 3 active kids held captive in the house by cold rain!

Crys - hope your scrappin day was as good as that foot rub sounded! The only time DH has been good at that was when I was pregnant. I would seriously have to beg and plead for him to do something like that now. Although, I don't complain, he does a lot of other stuff!

Chris - any news on that new job for your DH?

[GrandmaCrys]

Lisa, this morning while it was snowing, I was thinking rain sounded pretty good! :D Now the snow's melted and it's just cold and ugly outside. Enjoy sending the kids back to school! :yes: :yes:

Yes, my scrapping day was a success; I actually got 4 layouts done, which is a VERY good day for me.

Now today...with DH sponsoring a Fish Fry and me having to do so much of his grunt work, I've only gotten one done in 6 hours. But, it combined two challenges, so I guess I should not complain!

[handkl]

Happy belated Birthday Crys!!! And congrats on the success of your scrappin' day!

Just caught up on the thread...I now understand what the iron was about (got the e-mail update and was trying to figure out where Chris was going to take an iron. Silly me!

So understand that March Madness is down to the Elite Eight - are everyone's teams still in it?

We are finally all on the mend at our house. I have actually been able to do some scrapping over the last two days. I really do need to get my butt in gear to finish the Designer Challenge though!

[idtwinmom]

Hannah! So glad you are finally feeling better! It is so hard to recover when you have a little one still nursing! I keep meaning to tell you I just love the flair of your boys! Such cute faces!

Crys - have fun! 5 LOs in 2 days is a lot!

Chris - take your iron and Rene - Calcium?

[ReneT]

No, but I had some ice cream Lisa. Does that count? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Hannah - Yay that everyone is better at your house! Finally!

I am loving everyone's DSP birthday avatars. Guess I need to make one for myself.
Anyone want to volunteer to make it for me? :D

[stitchmich]

Hey ya'll! The site is really hopping today! I love everybody's birthday avatars. I'll have to get busy on that. I'll bet you beat me to it Rene. :)

Hannah, glad your family is feeling better. In basketball, my team is out :P Duke got beat baaaad thursday night. Oh well, maybe next year.

Lisa, what's the latest news with your DH's job and your prospects as well?

[handkl]

Come on Rene you can make one...you got just under a week until the big day.

[idtwinmom]

No news! DH did kind of get another job offer, but it was a major joke! Almost $15 an hour short of what we need and even farther than that under what he should get with his experience. The guy new that there was no way we would say yes.

[Christine]

Happy Sunday all! It has been a rainy week here for the most part. And today is the last day of Spring Break! (Yeah! - the kids go back to school!) Nothing worse than 3 active kids held captive in the house by cold rain!

Crys - hope your scrappin day was as good as that foot rub sounded! The only time DH has been good at that was when I was pregnant. I would seriously have to beg and plead for him to do something like that now. Although, I don't complain, he does a lot of other stuff!

Chris - any news on that new job for your DH?

He's meeting w/ them tomorrow.

So you are saying you aren't going to be sad tomorrow morning? :lol:

[Christine]

Lisa, this morning while it was snowing, I was thinking rain sounded pretty good! :D Now the snow's melted and it's just cold and ugly outside. Enjoy sending the kids back to school! :yes: :yes:

Yes, my scrapping day was a success; I actually got 4 layouts done, which is a VERY good day for me.

Now today...with DH sponsoring a Fish Fry and me having to do so much of his grunt work, I've only gotten one done in 6 hours. But, it combined two challenges, so I guess I should not complain!

that is awesome Crys, I think I saw them all they were great!

[Christine]

Happy belated Birthday Crys!!! And congrats on the success of your scrappin' day!

Just caught up on the thread...I now understand what the iron was about (got the e-mail update and was trying to figure out where Chris was going to take an iron. Silly me!

So understand that March Madness is down to the Elite Eight - are everyone's teams still in it?

We are finally all on the mend at our house. I have actually been able to do some scrapping over the last two days. I really do need to get my butt in gear to finish the Designer Challenge though!

LOLOL I don't even know if my kids know what an iron is, that is how much I do anything with an iron. :lol: I am glad to hear you are all feeling better

[Christine]

No news! DH did kind of get another job offer, but it was a major joke! Almost $15 an hour short of what we need and even farther than that under what he should get with his experience. The guy new that there was no way we would say yes.

grrrrrrrr the waiting is the very worst part!

[Christine]

Hannah! So glad you are finally feeling better! It is so hard to recover when you have a little one still nursing! I keep meaning to tell you I just love the flair of your boys! Such cute faces!

Crys - have fun! 5 LOs in 2 days is a lot!

Chris - take your iron and Rene - Calcium?

I have now. :D You are like my personal alarm clock Lisa and I thank you!

[Christine]

Stitchie, we can sit on the sad sidelines together. :cry:

I need to do a bday avi too! Been too busy designing, but I have quite a few pretties ready for next month. :D

[Christine]

Stitchie, we can sit on the sad sidelines together. :cry:

I need to do a bday avi too! Been too busy designing, but I have quite a few pretties ready for next month. :D

[Christine]

No, but I had some ice cream Lisa. Does that count? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Hannah - Yay that everyone is better at your house! Finally!

I am loving everyone's DSP birthday avatars. Guess I need to make one for myself.
Anyone want to volunteer to make it for me? :D

and where is mine, ma'am? Don't you all know by now that if you have ice cream you need to send some over to your favorite designer? :lol:

[ReneT]

OK fine, I did my own avatar. Geez. This place doesn't work like my home does. If I whine there, my DH gives me what I want (probably just to shut me up, but I'll take what I can get). :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Chris, I faxed it to you, didn't you get it, plus I fortified it with iron. Peppermint flavored iron. What more could a girl want?

[ReneT]

Chris, I was gonna say I DID send ice cream over to my fav designer and Nicole LOVED it, but I thought that would be harsh. Just kidding. :rofl::rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

:lol: :lol: Rene, you really like walking on the edge, don't you?

Thanks for the birthday wish, everyone; the longer they last, the more I get to celebrate! :D

[stitchmich]

LOLOL I don't even know if my kids know what an iron is, that is how much I do anything with an iron. :lol: I am glad to hear you are all feeling better

:rofl::rofl::rofl: big joke around my house that I don't know what an iron is. Has to be a dire emergency for me to pull out the iron.

[stitchmich]

Stitchie, we can sit on the sad sidelines together. :cry:

I need to do a bday avi too! Been too busy designing, but I have quite a few pretties ready for next month. :D

whoops, sorry I went and made a quick avi without ya. Can't wait to see what you've been designing though. I've been holding back on my spending cuz I'm saving it up for a birthday sale.... there is a birthday sale, right? :eek:

[stitchmich]

Chris, I was gonna say I DID send ice cream over to my fav designer and Nicole LOVED it, but I thought that would be harsh. Just kidding. :rofl::rofl:

oooooooo :rofl::rofl::rofl: you are baaaadd, rene!

[idtwinmom]

He's meeting w/ them tomorrow.

So you are saying you aren't going to be sad tomorrow morning? :lol:
No way! the way these kids were acting today, I would give them away! :rofl:

I have now. :D You are like my personal alarm clock Lisa and I thank you!
Well, it's called pay it forward! DH reminds me to take my thyroid, I remind you to take your iron!

OK fine, I did my own avatar. Geez. This place doesn't work like my home does. If I whine there, my DH gives me what I want (probably just to shut me up, but I'll take what I can get). :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Chris, I faxed it to you, didn't you get it, plus I fortified it with iron. Peppermint flavored iron. What more could a girl want?
Well, you know we don't do your homework for you either!

Chris, I was gonna say I DID send ice cream over to my fav designer and Nicole LOVED it, but I thought that would be harsh. Just kidding. :rofl::rofl:
Oh, your in sooooooo much trouble! I'm tellin'!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

And Chris - I'll be sure to say a special prayer for you all tonight! :pray::pray::pray:

[ReneT]

No way! the way these kids were acting today, I would give them away! :rofl:


Well, it's called pay it forward! DH reminds me to take my thyroid, I remind you to take your iron!


Well, you know we don't do your homework for you either!


Oh, your in sooooooo much trouble! I'm tellin'!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I'll send YOU ice cream if you won't tell on me!:p

[idtwinmom]

I'll send YOU ice cream if you won't tell on me!:p

Depends on what kind? :rofl:

[ReneT]

Depends on what kind? :rofl:


Whatever kind you want.

[idtwinmom]

Hmmmmm.... I'm kind of partial to chocolate with caramel sauce, what is that one from Baskin Robbins that has it all mixed in?

[Christine]

OK fine, I did my own avatar. Geez. This place doesn't work like my home does. If I whine there, my DH gives me what I want (probably just to shut me up, but I'll take what I can get). :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Chris, I faxed it to you, didn't you get it, plus I fortified it with iron. Peppermint flavored iron. What more could a girl want?

sounds GREAT to me!!!

[Christine]

Chris, I was gonna say I DID send ice cream over to my fav designer and Nicole LOVED it, but I thought that would be harsh. Just kidding. :rofl::rofl:

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

sniff sniff sniff

:annoyed::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed::annoyed: :lol: