For all the Grandmas out there!!

[evergreen100]

See? I was too innocent to say that, Inky:D:D

[Ineke]

See? I was too innocent to say that, Inky:D:D


But you thought it which makes you just as corrupt as the rest of us!!:yes::yes:

[evergreen100]

:d:d

Lost my caps..:mad:

I meant to say this: :D:D

[Leslie]

Good thing I dont keep the phone in my knickers !!:yikes::yikes::rofl::rofl:

I'm so demure I have no idea WHAT she's talking about. :p

*snigger*

[Leslie]

Hey Jill - what's the weather like up there?

[evergreen100]

*snort*

[evergreen100]

Oh, oops, I didnt mean the weather was *snort*, I was snorting at your demure comment:D
The weather is gorgeous

[Leslie]

*chortle*

I'm watching The Partridge Family season 2 on DVD and looking at crop pictures. :)

[Leslie]

Come sing with me:

"Hello, world, here's a song that we're singin',
C'mon get happy
A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin',
We'll make you happy

We had a dream we'd go trav'lin' together
We'd spread a little lovin' then we'd keep movin' on
Somethin' always happens whenever we're together
We get a happy feelin' when we're singin' a song

Trav'lin' along there's a song that we're singin',
C'mon get happy
A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin',
We'll make you happy
We'll make you happy,
We'll make you happy"

[Vallie]

I have been freezing since I got back, seems like such a different climate down here!

[Leslie]

Oh I don't like it at all.

Vallie, lets RUN AWAY back up there!

[Vallie]

Yeh!!! Meet you at the airport in 10 minutes!!!

[Leslie]

I spent ages last night looking up airfares and checking dates at the Watermark.

[ebears]

<<I don't have an external hard drive as yet and looking into buying one. ebears do you have Western Digital Passport External Hard drive. I don't know what to buy there are so many different kinds, sizes?

btw congratulations I head you won Wacom Tablet! I won one last year at San Jose, Adobe crop.>>
Carti
Congratulations to you for last year. I have yet to install the wacom.

I have a Western Passport Hard Drive - 320GB - it is great to use with the laptop and is built to travel. I have also bought a replacement Western Digital external drive with 1TG!!!!!!!!!!. That is 1000GB. and am backing up onto it right now.

[scamptx]

<<So glad I saw this. I am an Opera lover and wow what a great job this young man did in singing Nessun Dorma! Thanks for finding this.>>
Carti

I have been known to punch the repeat button when listening to Nessun Dorma--rarely matters which tenor...:D

[scamptx]

I've made a lateral executive decision. I lurk to much on this thread these days, reading all the time and no time left to post replies. So for a trial period I will read the first couple of posts and then post a comment. That way I wont get side tracked and you won't all think I've run away to a far off land that has no wifi. Plus I seriously need to locate my mojo, I've misplaced it somewhere, if you should see it knocking about under someones lappie or pushed behind a folder smack it hard on the back and send it home to moma. I haven't scrapped a single thing since errr April I think. Eeek it's never been so long.

Do you think our mojos have run away together? :( :(

[scamptx]

I am having fleeting thoughts of saving my money and upgrading my CS2 .......... but I hate the thought of trying to learn a new program. Those of you who have upgraded .........what do you think?

I read that learning a new computer program is better for keeping your brain young than doing Sudoko--what better excuse do you need to get an upgrade? :D

[sammdc]

hi everyone I am so loving all the shared photos and video on you tube it was so simply the best fun ever I cant wait to get together again

[Vallie]

Woo Woo!!! by rics lips on flickr (I dont know whose name that is)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3514535123_abe5c18a2a.jpg?v=0

Winner of most creative name tag!!!!!:tup:

[nachtstern]

we are in germany with my parents now...
had a big ol' poopy day last Tuesday when the final electricity bill was 2400 Euro/3200 Dollar... think the meter is broken but what can ya do?
nothing *sighs*

The last days in Belgium were a flurry of running around, doing things last minute, and being stressed out.
We got the no interest loan from ACS with no problems at all on last Wednesday. You know it's bad if you come in and say "Hi, we are PCSing and we need a loan." and the lady says "Oh, did you get your final electricity bill?"

Then the next day we had to rush back to the house and recheck the water meter because the housing inspector wrote down the wrong number (515 instead of 51).
The water people told housing flat out that there is no way we could have used 2000 Euro worth of water and to go recheck the reading.
Now we are getting 150 Euro back

On our last day, we went and closed out the bank account... at which point I realized I had forgotten to stop the automatic rent payments... dooh!
Luckily the landlord was nice enough to meet me one town over at the trainstation and give me the 840Euro in cash.
That could have been a disaster...

Friday morning was only the vet left.
Kitty had a freak out in the car, crying, hyperventilating, drooling, losing everything in her bladder and bowels.
We gave her Benadryl at the vet, which caused fighting and mouth foaming for 5+ min, but she was calm and curious during the 6 hour car ride to Germany instead of terrified.

Since Friday we have effectively done nothing aside from trying to relax... Sunday we drive to Hamburg for our trip to the US.

and now I have to go read up on 100 pages!
chatty bunch :)

[Leslie]

hi everyone I am so loving all the shared photos and video on you tube it was so simply the best fun ever I cant wait to get together again

ME TOO!! :love3:

[hiccup42]

we are in germany with my parents now...
had a big ol' poopy day last Tuesday when the final electricity bill was 2400 Euro/3200 Dollar... think the meter is broken but what can ya do?
nothing *sighs*

The last days in Belgium were a flurry of running around, doing things last minute, and being stressed out.
We got the no interest loan from ACS with no problems at all on last Wednesday. You know it's bad if you come in and say "Hi, we are PCSing and we need a loan." and the lady says "Oh, did you get your final electricity bill?"

Then the next day we had to rush back to the house and recheck the water meter because the housing inspector wrote down the wrong number (515 instead of 51).
The water people told housing flat out that there is no way we could have used 2000 Euro worth of water and to go recheck the reading.
Now we are getting 150 Euro back

On our last day, we went and closed out the bank account... at which point I realized I had forgotten to stop the automatic rent payments... dooh!
Luckily the landlord was nice enough to meet me one town over at the trainstation and give me the 840Euro in cash.
That could have been a disaster...

Friday morning was only the vet left.
Kitty had a freak out in the car, crying, hyperventilating, drooling, losing everything in her bladder and bowels.
We gave her Benadryl at the vet, which caused fighting and mouth foaming for 5+ min, but she was calm and curious during the 6 hour car ride to Germany instead of terrified.

Since Friday we have effectively done nothing aside from trying to relax... Sunday we drive to Hamburg for our trip to the US.

and now I have to go read up on 100 pages!
chatty bunch :)

Sounds like you're having quite an adventure!

I just got a photobook today too! :D Ordered one of Blurb.com. It wasn't layouts though, just regular photos and text. I'd made them as Christmas presents but didn't get them finished in time, and then was busy until I remembered last week and finished them off. Its very exciting!

Thanks for all your good wishes about the wedding. I still feel daft when people ask about our plans because its so far away that we don't have any, and then I get worried that we should have some, and then I'm just like ARG!

Got to get to work now, been in the library 2 hours now and done nothing productive! Well, I'll comment all your LOs, and THEN I'll get to work. One week left and then freedom!

[AliceAMattison]

Oh, I also bought a car today and my work sprung for my plane tickets to the crop in Des moines on june 6th.....

You're on a roll, Bendi! Good things are happening.

[AliceAMattison]

Woo Woo!!! by rics lips on flickr (I dont know whose name that is)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3514535123_abe5c18a2a.jpg?v=0

Winner of most creative name tag!!!!!:tup:


What a Hoot!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Leslie]

Sounds like you're having quite an adventure!

I just got a photobook today too! :D Ordered one of Blurb.com. It wasn't layouts though, just regular photos and text. I'd made them as Christmas presents but didn't get them finished in time, and then was busy until I remembered last week and finished them off. Its very exciting!

Thanks for all your good wishes about the wedding. I still feel daft when people ask about our plans because its so far away that we don't have any, and then I get worried that we should have some, and then I'm just like ARG!

Got to get to work now, been in the library 2 hours now and done nothing productive! Well, I'll comment all your LOs, and THEN I'll get to work. One week left and then freedom!

Good on you for doing a photo book! They are so attractive to look at and look so professional! Lovely to hear from you on here again. I have missed you SO much!

[Leslie]

Is that a turbo I hear coming up my street at 10.05 pm? Gotta love that boy. He is SO good!

[ebears]

I an trying out my new wacom Tablet. -I am writing on The tablet using the pen and it is Typing on The screen. I agree Caro, cant wait to meet up again.

[dagwood]

This has been an awesome day.....
thank you all for your congratulations, i feel like i'm now a real scrapper,
i kept checking the site all day just to make sure it was real.....
I truly did not think I would ever get LOTD ......
there are so many wonderful artists here and I'm honored to be a member of such an awesome group of women


your in very good company...must have been all the training you got here!!!! Its such a thrill to get a LOTD!! :yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

[dagwood]

ladies, as my re-entry into the GT, may I present the only pictorial record in existence of Daggs, Vallie and Inkie taking the plunge at SeaWorld ....
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7083/thumbs/Daggs_-Inky-_-Vallie---Thrillseekers.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317171)


Daggs, Inky, & Val... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317171)

(note Vallie, I used that QC:))


great shots you got here Chris...don't tell anyone but I swore on the way down!! We had just the best weekend...whens the next one?????????????????

[dagwood]

Congratulations to you for last year. I have yet to install the wacom.

I have a Western Passport Hard Drive - 320GB - it is great to use with the laptop and is built to travel. I have also bought a replacement Western Digital external drive with 1TG!!!!!!!!!!. That is 1000GB. and am backing up onto it right now.

I see you have your tablet installed, if I get into trouble with mine I will give you a call:yes::yes:

I didn't know that you could get a 1TG!!!!! Thats a heck of a lot of GB's

[dagwood]

I too am loving all the photos you gals are posting on your sites! Those flatties are lucky they didn't get thrown out of the country!

[debilou]

ok here are the flatties up to no good

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blurs/sets/72157618010484246/

Those flatties - not to be trusted...

They didn't even bring swim suits... and trying to be Life guards... hehe

[Teresa]

This wasn't directed at me, but that's the kind of external drive I have. I have mine permanently attached to my laptop with velcro, because although this computer is great, it's HD is small - so I call it my computer's external brain pack (it's an old Dilbert joke). Very easy to use, and so far, very reliable. I got the 500 GB, because it was on sale and I knew I would have a very difficult time filling that!

I had mine velcroed to my old computer, too. Now I a new computer with oodles of space. I do have an external desktop HD that act simply as back up for productive days.

This has been an awesome day.....
thank you all for your congratulations, i feel like i'm now a real scrapper,
i kept checking the site all day just to make sure it was real.....
I truly did not think I would ever get LOTD ......
there are so many wonderful artists here and I'm honored to be a member of such an awesome group of women

You've always been a real scrapper. It didn't take LOTD for that to happen.

Oh, I also bought a car today and my work sprung for my plane tickets to the crop in Des moines on june 6th.....

Wow oh Wow...talk about living on cloud nine!

Shawn tried to protect you but all those grannies were too much for one man
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

:rofl:

Those flatties sure were up to no good. Just as well our fat selves didn't associate with the flats!! :lol: (although the young dude at the beach was rather cute, dont know about Esse's friend in the budgie smugglers! :eek:)

I am laughing my behind off with all of these pictures.

Come sing with me:

"Hello, world, here's a song that we're singin',
C'mon get happy
A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin',
We'll make you happy

We had a dream we'd go trav'lin' together
We'd spread a little lovin' then we'd keep movin' on
Somethin' always happens whenever we're together
We get a happy feelin' when we're singin' a song

Trav'lin' along there's a song that we're singin',
C'mon get happy
A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin',
We'll make you happy
We'll make you happy,
We'll make you happy"


"Hello, world, here's a song that we're singin',
C'mon get happy
A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin',
We'll make you happy

We had a dream we'd go trav'lin' together
We'd spread a little lovin' then we'd keep movin' on
Somethin' always happens whenever we're together
We get a happy feelin' when we're singin' a song

Trav'lin' along there's a song that we're singin',
C'mon get happy
A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin',
We'll make you happy
We'll make you happy,
We'll make you happy"

Woo Woo!!! by rics lips on flickr (I dont know whose name that is)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3514535123_abe5c18a2a.jpg?v=0

Winner of most creative name tag!!!!!:tup:

Perfect!! I love it!

I too am loving all the photos you gals are posting on your sites! Those flatties are lucky they didn't get thrown out of the country!

I was just thrilled to be a part of it all. Thanks so much.

Those flatties - not to be trusted...

They didn't even bring swim suits... and trying to be Life guards... hehe

:rofl:

[Teresa]

Look what I found in the store this morning!!

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/b/b8a03dbf3d75c72b9a2cbdcac8a15874.image.400x400.jpg (javascript:popupWindow('http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=10545'))

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10545


And

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/2/2663d8687ff047c5c18b8a18335e7cbb.image.400x400.jpg (javascript:popupWindow('http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=10541'))

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_17&products_id=10541



Oh CRUD...That should say plopper! Oh I really am a dork!

[debilou]

Teresa, Quit calling my Friend Woodsy A DORK!

and, Woodsy what beautiful kits... just beautiful!!

[GrandmaCrys]

I cannot tell you how much I've been enjoying see all the photos coming from the crop and other adventures!!! One of the best things about the grannies gathering, is all the cameras in action! :D

Alice Won the IOTW Challlenge!!!! Congrats! Grannies Rule!

:yahoo: :tup: :yahoo: :tup: :yahoo: :tup: WAHOO, ALICE!!! :tup: :yahoo: :tup: :yahoo: :tup: :yahoo:

I'm sitting here green with envy as I admire all of the wonderful photos, flattie-antics and stories from the GC crop!!

Sending lots of prayers and hugs to Alice & Woodsy. :hug: :hug: :love1: :pray: :pray:

and....


CONGRATULATIONS, BENDI, ON LOTD!!!

:yippee: :yahoo: :yippee: :yahoo: :yippee:

GO, BENDI, GO!!!!!!!!! Fantastic layout and well-deserved LOTD!!! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

Just a quick check-in. We've been spending the last few days in Fritch, TX where we don't get a signal there so I haven't been able to get online. We are in Amarillo this morning. Off to New Mexico tomorrow. I've got some great photos and stories to scrapbook.

I miss you!

And we miss you, RV!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

I am so jealous! How did you do it?????

Stopped eating dinner (especially those 8 PM dinners) and most meat, except for weekends, and added more fiber to my diet, which was all prompted by the sighting of diverticulosis during a colonoscopy. I have a salad for lunch almost every single work day and snack on Triscuits and ice water when I get home.

[Teresa]

Totally messing around this morning.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/518/thumbs/the_girls_copy1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317195&cat=all&limit=last7)
Melissa and Jessica (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317195&cat=all&limit=last7)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Esse's friend in the budgie smugglers! :eek:)

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

[MsJessica]

So, one year ago today, I lost a job that I hated because of a boss that I hated even more. I had committed for two years, so I had not really considered leaving, but it was a blessing in disguise. I got 5 weeks of severance pay, and found a job three weeks after the severance ended, the one that I am currently in. Even with all the stress that is currently surrounding my job, I am so much happier here, I can't even begin to tell you.

Although at the time I was so embarrassed and hurt, I also felt an amazing sense of relief. I never had to return, never had to deal with any of the stupid things that I had been dealing with for a year, never deal with my boss again, and left all the stupid messes that I had been dealing with from other people for them to sort out. I was so run down that I was sick for two weeks afterwards, sicker than I have been in a long time, but then I was able to apply for jobs and find this one.

I got a kick in the pants from the universe to do something different and I am so, so glad that I did!

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Woo Woo!!! by rics lips on flickr (I dont know whose name that is)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3514535123_abe5c18a2a.jpg?v=0

Winner of most creative name tag!!!!!:tup:

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Caro !! You Beauty !!!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Look what I found in the store this morning!!

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/b/b8a03dbf3d75c72b9a2cbdcac8a15874.image.400x400.jpg (javascript:popupWindow('http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=10545'))

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10545


And

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/2/2663d8687ff047c5c18b8a18335e7cbb.image.400x400.jpg (javascript:popupWindow('http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=10541'))

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_17&products_id=10541



Oh CRUD...That should say plopper! Oh I really am a dork!

Gorgeous stuff happening in that basement of yours Woodsy !! You are just getting better 'n better !!! :applause::applause::tup::tup::yippee::yippee::yip pee::drumroll::drumroll::drumroll::drumroll:

[Teresa]

Gorgeous stuff happening in that basement of yours Woodsy !! You are just getting better 'n better !!! :applause::applause::tup::tup::yippee::yippee::yip pee::drumroll::drumroll::drumroll::drumroll:

Thanks, Kay. That really means a lot to me.:love1:

[kaybutler@mweb.]

What a Hoot!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

...don't you mean HOOTERS ??? :rofl::D:D:D

[Teresa]

Found this picture of my nieces on facebook.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1264/115/43/1651459425/n1651459425_88314_3000.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?op=1&view=global&subj=1655254577&pid=240125&id=1425751296)

This was taken a couple of years ago at my parent's house. From L to R: Christine, Jessica, and Melissa.

Check out the Fridge in the background. I bet if I went through all the layers of papers stuck on there with magnets, I could find and old report card or two of mine.:lol: Seriously, the outside of that fridge doubles as a time capsule.

[Carma]

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

[omio]

Oh, I also bought a car today and my work sprung for my plane tickets to the crop in Des moines on june 6th.....

Oooo, I hope you bought some lottery tickets yesterday. :tup:

[omio]

Those flatties sure were up to no good. Just as well our fat selves didn't associate with the flats!! :lol: (although the young dude at the beach was rather cute, dont know about Esse's friend in the budgie smugglers! :eek:)


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6452/smilylaugh.gif
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6452/laugh-hand_on_head.gif

[scamptx]

Just a brief post to say hello...from my new iMac! :tup: :tup: :tup:

[debilou]

A dbl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7114/thumbs/LilyLO4post.jpg


Lily Pond At Zilker Gardens May 2009 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317208)

[MsJessica]

Just a brief post to say hello...from my new iMac! :tup: :tup: :tup:

Congrats on the new computer! :tup:

[scamptx]

Debilou--when did you go to Zilker Gardens, and why didn't you ask me???

Don't answer that--I've been snowed under, dagnabbit, even though the temps are really rising!

[debilou]

Just a brief post to say hello...from my new iMac! :tup: :tup: :tup:

Congrats... Scamp...

Is this your First Mac???

I LOVE my Imac....

[scamptx]

Thank you, Ms Jess! I've got to go back to work here shortly so I can earn its keep!

[GrandmaCrys]

And, Christine, I am really ticked off at you. I have four granddaughters and YOU put that Positively Posh (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10540) kit in the store. Shame, shame, shame..... ;) :D

And I'm ticked because I have NO granddaughters and you put that kit in the store! :( :( :( :annoyed: :annoyed: :rolleyes: :cry: :cry: :cry:

From me too.

Well, I lost quotes again, so WVS, WOS, WCS, WEES, :love1:, :hug:, :yahoo:, :pray:, -------

And another thing: If my flattie was with those wonton women at the condom store, I am sure she thought it was a condiment store. I really don't think she was there since was glued to the "Granny Board" that Caro made.

Cardiologist gave the OK to procede with the back surgery. The sooner the better since my nerves are getting frayed just thinking about it.

BBL to look at LOs.

Waiting always seems to be the worst part, doesn't it? Hope everything goes well and quickly, Rosie!
:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

That's OK Raffie! We like really long ones! Whoops!!!
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd317/JakesNana/Razzes/thhaah.png

:D :D :D :D :D There's my BFF Vicki! :D :D :D :D :D

Well some of us are pure and innocent. No wonder I have FOUR kids, huh?! :lol:

Well, that could be one explanation! :yikes: :yikes:



ladies, as my re-entry into the GT, may I present the only pictorial record in existence of Daggs, Vallie and Inkie taking the plunge at SeaWorld ....
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7083/thumbs/Daggs_-Inky-_-Vallie---Thrillseekers.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317171)


Daggs, Inky, & Val... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317171)

(note Vallie, I used that QC:))





Welcome home, Chris. Don't be gone so long again, ok? :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[scamptx]

Yes, ma'am, first Mac!

I'm so thrilled I could spit--and quaking in my boots trying to figure it out. I'll get there. Lovin' the keyboard!! And I got two...I wanted the one with the number pad, and they just deduct the price from the total. I got to keep the one in the box too!

[scamptx]

Oh look! It's almost like being in the chat room with everyone here--at least two of us who really are supposed to be working! :lol: :lol:

[scamptx]

Well Omi was here when I posted--just for her too! about the Mac! Now her little light isn't shining. :cry: :cry:

[debilou]

Oh look! It's almost like being in the chat room with everyone here--at least two of us who really are supposed to be working! :lol: :lol:

Oh, Scamp... I had to DRAG my DH...

Next time I go... or if you want to go to Zilker... PM me... let's go..

It was my first time...The flowers are beautiful...heat or no heat..

Let's make a plan... pm me ok

If you need help with the mac... pm me...

Some things are just in different places.. but they are still there.

[debilou]

You'll love your Imac... I you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner...

I just love mine...

[debilou]

Yes, ma'am, first Mac!

I'm so thrilled I could spit--and quaking in my boots trying to figure it out. I'll get there. Lovin' the keyboard!! And I got two...I wanted the one with the number pad, and they just deduct the price from the total. I got to keep the one in the box too!

Wow, mine came standard with the number pad.. who knew?

[scamptx]

So, one year ago today, I lost a job that I hated because of a boss that I hated even more. I had committed for two years, so I had not really considered leaving, but it was a blessing in disguise. I got 5 weeks of severance pay, and found a job three weeks after the severance ended, the one that I am currently in. Even with all the stress that is currently surrounding my job, I am so much happier here, I can't even begin to tell you.

Although at the time I was so embarrassed and hurt, I also felt an amazing sense of relief. I never had to return, never had to deal with any of the stupid things that I had been dealing with for a year, never deal with my boss again, and left all the stupid messes that I had been dealing with from other people for them to sort out. I was so run down that I was sick for two weeks afterwards, sicker than I have been in a long time, but then I was able to apply for jobs and find this one.

I got a kick in the pants from the universe to do something different and I am so, so glad that I did!

I love stories like this! Proof positive that there is a reason for everything, and that we see what we look for. You found the good, and there you go! :yes: :yes:

[debilou]

I love stories like this! Proof positive that there is a reason for everything, and that we see what we look for. You found the good, and there you go! :yes: :yes:

I agree with Scamp, Jessica...

it's amazing how the the Lord has a "bigger" plan for us.. we just didn't know it at the time... And, it was a much better plan.

[MsJessica]

I agree with Scamp, Jessica...

it's amazing how the the Lord has a "bigger" plan for us.. we just didn't know it at the time... And, it was a much better plan.

I also love when the reasons are so clear - sometimes in life, things can get very foggy, so I am grateful for the situation in which things are for once clear and you can at least pretend you understand "the plan" :lol:

Thanks ladies! :hug:

[diturpin]

Just a brief post to say hello...from my new iMac! :tup: :tup: :tup:

you lucky duck!

[gram2nic]

ok here are the flatties up to no good

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blurs/sets/72157618010484246/

Loved Loved Loved your slide show. Had a good laugh at Essee's new boyfriend in the speedos too! You all look like you had such a good time.

I've made a lateral executive decision. I lurk to much on this thread these days, reading all the time and no time left to post replies. So for a trial period I will read the first couple of posts and then post a comment. That way I wont get side tracked and you won't all think I've run away to a far off land that has no wifi. Plus I seriously need to locate my mojo, I've misplaced it somewhere, if you should see it knocking about under someones lappie or pushed behind a folder smack it hard on the back and send it home to moma. I haven't scrapped a single thing since errr April I think. Eeek it's never been so long.

What is with this past April when everyone (well ot everyone but a good majority of Us) lost our mojo? Was it the end of winter blues or what?? I got mine back a little but it's still sliding around and trying to leave me again. I'm hanging on tight tho. Cathie, you better get yours back. Your pages are awesome and I learned so much from you! Come back to us Cathie!

[bendipez]

Oooo, I hope you bought some lottery tickets yesterday. :tup:
Yep, sure did !!! and I won a grand total of....wait for it....nothing, zilch, nada !!!
True, I'm too cheap to buy more than 2 lottery tickets a week....
Now, could someone explain this, I think nothing of spending $15.00 on a nail polish but think lottery tickets are a waste of money.
Now what I send at DSP is another story alltogether......
Budget for DSP....we don't need no stinkin' budget(however that movie qoute
went)

[debilou]

A dbl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6698/thumbs/FlowerGraphiclopost.jpg


Butterfly Garden (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317212)

[GrandmaCrys]

Do you think our mojos have run away together? :( :(

I'll bet mine's right in there among 'em! :annoyed: :annoyed: :annoyed:

What a Hoot!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

When we got our new black refrigerator, I vowed to keep mine *empty*! However... I do have birthday cards my two older grandsons made me in 2008 and the pictures the older grandson made and sent to me and Grandpa and our doctors' appointment cards.

Yes, ma'am, first Mac!

I'm so thrilled I could spit--and quaking in my boots trying to figure it out. I'll get there. Lovin' the keyboard!! And I got two...I wanted the one with the number pad, and they just deduct the price from the total. I got to keep the one in the box too!

Just when I'm about to turn back to my normal shade, from being green with envy over the Aussie crop, now this! :annoyed: :annoyed: :annoyed: :( :( :( :mad: :mad: :mad: I could kick myself 7 ways to Sunday for this last stupid Dell/Vista faux pas!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[dagwood]

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

unpaid bills:help::help::help::help:

[debilou]

a dbl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7118/thumbs/OrientalZilkerlopost.jpg

Oriental Gardens Zilker Park (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317228
)

[Christine]

Yep, sure did !!! and I won a grand total of....wait for it....nothing, zilch, nada !!!
True, I'm too cheap to buy more than 2 lottery tickets a week....
Now, could someone explain this, I think nothing of spending $15.00 on a nail polish but think lottery tickets are a waste of money.
Now what I send at DSP is another story alltogether......
Budget for DSP....we don't need no stinkin' budget(however that movie qoute
went)

Speaking for all of the designers we LOVE this attitude!!! LOL

[Christine]

Maybe it is a sign of things to come 4 u! :D
And I'm ticked because I have NO granddaughters and you put that kit in the store! :( :( :( :annoyed: :annoyed: :rolleyes: :cry: :cry: :cry:



Waiting always seems to be the worst part, doesn't it? Hope everything goes well and quickly, Rosie!
:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:



:D :D :D :D :D There's my BFF Vicki! :D :D :D :D :D



Well, that could be one explanation! :yikes: :yikes:






Welcome home, Chris. Don't be gone so long again, ok? :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Cathiemarie]

Do you think our mojos have run away together? :( :(

Seems like a lot of mojo's have done a bunk recently - glad it's not just me, but what are we going to do about it????:help::help:

Good thing I dont keep the phone in my knickers !!:yikes::yikes::rofl::rofl:

Inky :shocked::shocked::shocked

Omi - EG is nowhere near as innocent as she likes to make out to be :no::no::no: But she is sweet!!:yes::yes::yes::yes:

I just knew that Jill EG would be a secret raver.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/omiof5/shocked.jpg

LOL Omi, I love it.

[dagwood]

finally stopped playing with shinny things to post these

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7083/thumbs/fellow-DSPers-1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317235&ppuser=27233)http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7083/thumbs/fellow-DSPers-2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317236&ppuser=27233) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7083/thumbs/letter-to-mum.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317232&ppuser=27233)

[LauraLou]

DBF:
The Bathing Suit
> When I was a child in the 1960's the bathing suit for the mature
> figure was-boned, trussed and reinforced, not so much sewn as
> engineered. They were built to hold back and uplift and they did a
> good job. Today's stretch fabrics are designed for the prepubescent
> girl with a figure carved from a potato chip.

> The mature woman has a choice - she can either go up front to the
> maternity department and try on a floral suit with a skirt, coming
> away looking like a hippopotamus who escaped from Disney's Fantasia or
> she can wander around every run of the mill department store trying to
> make a sensible choice from what amounts to a designer range of
> florescent rubber bands.

> What choice did I have? I wandered around, made my sensible choice and
> entered the chamber of horrors known as the fitting room.

> The first thing I noticed was the extraordinary tensile strength
> of the stretch material. The Lycra used in bathing costumes was
> developed, I believe, by NASA to launch small rockets from a
> slingshot, which give the added bonus that if you manage to actually
> lever yourself into one, you are protected from shark attacks as any
> shark taking a swipe at your passing midriff would immediately suffer
whiplash.

> I fought my way into the bathing suit, but as I twanged the
> shoulder strap in place, I gasped in horror - my boobs had disappeared!
> Eventually, I found one boob cowering under my left armpit. It took a
> while to find the other. At last I located it flattened beside my
> seventh rib. The problem is that modern bathing suits have no bra
> cups. The mature woman is meant to wear her boobs spread across her
> chest like a speed bump. I realigned my speed bump and lurched toward
> the mirror to take a full view assessment.
> The bathing suit fit all right, but unfortunately it only fit those
> bits of me willing to stay inside it. The rest of me oozed out
> rebelliously from top, bottom, and sides. I looked like a lump of play
> dough wearing undersized cling wrap.

> As I tried to work out where all those extra bits had come from,
> the prepubescent sales girl popped her head through the curtain, 'Oh,
> there you are,' she said, admiring the bathing suit.I replied that I wasn't
so sure and asked what else she had to show me.

> I tried on a cream crinkled one that made me look like a lump of
> masking tape, and a floral two piece which gave the appearance of an
> oversized napkin in a serving ring.

> I struggled into a pair of leopard skin bathers with ragged frills and
> came out looking like Tarzan's Jane, pregnant with triplets and having
> a rough day.

> I tried on a black number with a midriff and looked like a
> jellyfish in mourning.

> I tried on a bright pink pair with such a high cut leg I thought I
> would have to wax my eyebrows to wear them.

> Finally, I found a suit that fit...a two-piece affair with a shorts
> style bottom and a loose blouse-type top. It was cheap, comfortable,
> and bulge-friendly, so I bought it. My ridiculous search had a
> successful outcome, I figured.

> When I got home, I found a label which read -- 'Material might
> become transparent in water.'

> So, if you happen to be on the beach or near any other body of water
> this year and I'm there too, I'll be the one in cut-off jeans and a
T-shirt!
>
>
>
> You'd better be laughing or rolling on the floor by this time. Life
> isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

[Christine]

I an trying out my new wacom Tablet. -I am writing on The tablet using the pen and it is Typing on The screen. I agree Caro, cant wait to meet up again.

So cool I didn't know they did that! Of course I have a wacom graphire 4 and rarely use the pen cuz I first learned to digi draw with a mouse!!!! LOL

[Christine]

Oh my heck!! That should come with a warning. I am on the elliptical with my iTouch and almost fell off from laughing!!!! Soooooooooo funny!

DBF:
The Bathing Suit
> When I was a child in the 1960's the bathing suit for the mature
> figure was-boned, trussed and reinforced, not so much sewn as
> engineered. They were built to hold back and uplift and they did a
> good job. Today's stretch fabrics are designed for the prepubescent
> girl with a figure carved from a potato chip.

> The mature woman has a choice - she can either go up front to the
> maternity department and try on a floral suit with a skirt, coming
> away looking like a hippopotamus who escaped from Disney's Fantasia or
> she can wander around every run of the mill department store trying to
> make a sensible choice from what amounts to a designer range of
> florescent rubber bands.

> What choice did I have? I wandered around, made my sensible choice and
> entered the chamber of horrors known as the fitting room.

> The first thing I noticed was the extraordinary tensile strength
> of the stretch material. The Lycra used in bathing costumes was
> developed, I believe, by NASA to launch small rockets from a
> slingshot, which give the added bonus that if you manage to actually
> lever yourself into one, you are protected from shark attacks as any
> shark taking a swipe at your passing midriff would immediately suffer
whiplash.

> I fought my way into the bathing suit, but as I twanged the
> shoulder strap in place, I gasped in horror - my boobs had disappeared!
> Eventually, I found one boob cowering under my left armpit. It took a
> while to find the other. At last I located it flattened beside my
> seventh rib. The problem is that modern bathing suits have no bra
> cups. The mature woman is meant to wear her boobs spread across her
> chest like a speed bump. I realigned my speed bump and lurched toward
> the mirror to take a full view assessment.
> The bathing suit fit all right, but unfortunately it only fit those
> bits of me willing to stay inside it. The rest of me oozed out
> rebelliously from top, bottom, and sides. I looked like a lump of play
> dough wearing undersized cling wrap.

> As I tried to work out where all those extra bits had come from,
> the prepubescent sales girl popped her head through the curtain, 'Oh,
> there you are,' she said, admiring the bathing suit.I replied that I wasn't
so sure and asked what else she had to show me.

> I tried on a cream crinkled one that made me look like a lump of
> masking tape, and a floral two piece which gave the appearance of an
> oversized napkin in a serving ring.

> I struggled into a pair of leopard skin bathers with ragged frills and
> came out looking like Tarzan's Jane, pregnant with triplets and having
> a rough day.

> I tried on a black number with a midriff and looked like a
> jellyfish in mourning.

> I tried on a bright pink pair with such a high cut leg I thought I
> would have to wax my eyebrows to wear them.

> Finally, I found a suit that fit...a two-piece affair with a shorts
> style bottom and a loose blouse-type top. It was cheap, comfortable,
> and bulge-friendly, so I bought it. My ridiculous search had a
> successful outcome, I figured.

> When I got home, I found a label which read -- 'Material might
> become transparent in water.'

> So, if you happen to be on the beach or near any other body of water
> this year and I'm there too, I'll be the one in cut-off jeans and a
T-shirt!
>
>
>
> You'd better be laughing or rolling on the floor by this time. Life
> isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

[hoozieg]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

[Christine]

I see you have your tablet installed, if I get into trouble with mine I will give you a call:yes::yes:

I didn't know that you could get a 1TG!!!!! Thats a heck of a lot of GB's

I have one, I have one! :D bummer thing is it is almost half full already!

[hoozieg]

I am having fleeting thoughts of saving my money and upgrading my CS2 .......... but I hate the thought of trying to learn a new program. Those of you who have upgraded .........what do you think?

Do it! It's not THAT much different...just some nifty added features you can learn at your leisure or not at all. I think it's $199 for an upgrade to CS3, not sure what CS4 is.

[hoozieg]

I so love the pictures I'm seeing from the crop! I'm SO jealous! I would have much rather been there with you instead of here doing what I had to do! I think my flattie was way overdressed! It didn't look cold at all!

[Christine]

So I need to give u all an update on my bil. We had a family party over the w/e and he came and it was the first time since the accident that he didn't look like he was in recovery. Kwim? He is still in a wheelchair and is still recovering but it looked to me like he had finally turned the corner! Can u believe it was almost a year ago? June 20. He is starting to look like his old self again. He still has so many things to deal with but I am grateful he has moved away from death's door! Prayers work! Hugs!

[Christine]

SuZ so sorry to hear about your loss! Hugs!

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

[Christine]

And, Christine, I am really ticked off at you. I have four granddaughters and YOU put that Positively Posh (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10540) kit in the store. Shame, shame, shame..... ;) :D

And this is a problem, why? :think: :D

[Christine]

Bendi yahoo on your lotd. So cool! I am glad everyone set u straight. There r seriously so many fab pages here it is a lot about the luck of the draw. Did your page go in when someone was looking. Is the person looking someone with the same style preferences etc etc.

Super fun from the down under crew! I am glad u found me. I was all sad I wasn't on the gt poster, thought u had kicked me out of the club! :cry: :D

[Christine]

Wow I have done 46 min while catching up with u guys! Hopefully it will show soon LOL

[bethliz]

Hey Jill - what's the weather like up there?

hey you can come visit me anytime hun..the weather here barely goes under 15 degrees at anyone time...and mostly sits around 20 23 degrees....we have a huge 4 bedroom house with 2 spare rooms and you have your own shower and toilet up the other end of the house..your most welcome...cheers liz..yep and that boy of yours is fantastic...i was soo impressed with alessandro he really loves his mum..you are very lucky i think!!

[sammdc]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

I am sobbing reading this what a traumatic experience for you all I am sending you all my love and hugs

[Ineke]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!



This is so sad Hoozie my heart breaks for all of you - my Buster is close to this stage as well and I just cant make myself do it :hug::hug::hug:

[MarsOlson]

{{{{{Hoozie}}}} my heart goes out to you, I know how hard it is to lose a beloved companion.

[LisasMom]

Debilou--when did you go to Zilker Gardens, and why didn't you ask me???

Don't answer that--I've been snowed under, dagnabbit, even though the temps are really rising!

I remember Zilker Park from when I lived in Austin; I don't think it was a *Garden* then though. But they had a huge Christmas tree every year that was made of strings of lights that somehow looked spiraled. If you stood under it and turned around it was really cool and made you really dizzy! And they had Christmas fireworks there too. It was a surprise to me since we sure never had Christmas fireworks in Ohio!

[Vallie]

we are in germany with my parents now...



:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee: Glad you made it to your parents, sounded like a little bit of drama with the meters and the cat! Does kitty have to go into quarrantine at any stage? 30 days in quarrantine if travelling here. Plus they get blood tested for rabies. My cats dont like short car trips even getting to them to the vet is an ordeal, cant imagine 5 hours!

[Vallie]

Sounds like you're having quite an adventure!

I just got a photobook today too! :D Ordered one of Blurb.com. It wasn't layouts though, just regular photos and text. I'd made them as Christmas presents but didn't get them finished in time, and then was busy until I remembered last week and finished them off. Its very exciting!

Thanks for all your good wishes about the wedding. I still feel daft when people ask about our plans because its so far away that we don't have any, and then I get worried that we should have some, and then I'm just like ARG!

Got to get to work now, been in the library 2 hours now and done nothing productive! Well, I'll comment all your LOs, and THEN I'll get to work. One week left and then freedom!
You will be surprised how fast that time flies Katie! Did you like your book? At the crop we just had down here many people brought different books and albums and they all looked terrific. The Blurb books have wonderful silky paper.

[Teresa]

The boys are messing up my woods with lime green paint balls.

LL- your joke was a stitch!

SH- my heart goes out to you and your family.

[Vallie]

So, one year ago today, I lost a job that I hated because of a boss that I hated even more. I had committed for two years, so I had not really considered leaving, but it was a blessing in disguise. I got 5 weeks of severance pay, and found a job three weeks after the severance ended, the one that I am currently in. Even with all the stress that is currently surrounding my job, I am so much happier here, I can't even begin to tell you.

Although at the time I was so embarrassed and hurt, I also felt an amazing sense of relief. I never had to return, never had to deal with any of the stupid things that I had been dealing with for a year, never deal with my boss again, and left all the stupid messes that I had been dealing with from other people for them to sort out. I was so run down that I was sick for two weeks afterwards, sicker than I have been in a long time, but then I was able to apply for jobs and find this one.

I got a kick in the pants from the universe to do something different and I am so, so glad that I did!
Sounds like someone is looking after you Jess!:hug::hug::hug:

[Vallie]

...don't you mean HOOTERS ??? :rofl::D:D:D

I was waiting for someone to say it, although the thought crossed my evil mind! ;):D:rofl:

[Vallie]

Look what I found in the store this morning!!

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/b/b8a03dbf3d75c72b9a2cbdcac8a15874.image.400x400.jpg (javascript:popupWindow('http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=10545'))

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=10545


And

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/2/2663d8687ff047c5c18b8a18335e7cbb.image.400x400.jpg (javascript:popupWindow('http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=10541'))

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_17&products_id=10541



Oh CRUD...That should say plopper! Oh I really am a dork!

Well, for a dork you do such beautiful work! :tup:

[Vallie]

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

Hi Carma!!! :hug::hug::hug::yippee::yippee::yippee:

I have nothing on my fridge!!!!! :lol: Except for the top of it! There is a box with a punch bowl in it that I used as a big salad bowl for parties that I dont have anymore. :lol:

[diturpin]

A DBL - my baby's growing up too fast!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/DET063---Fairytale-Banquet.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317261)
Fairytale Banquet (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317261)

BTW, PQ if this is your mojo I'm really enjoying it. Totally inspired by all the great extractions you've been doing lately. I think I'll hang on to this mojo for another day or too. I'm really starting to like it!

[MarsOlson]

There is a new NKOTB comment challenge with more chances to win.
NEW NKOTB Extra Comment Challenge (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38340)

We are on Round 2! Please continue to support the contest here:
NKOTB-Round 2 gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1255)

[HeatherH]

So, one year ago today, I lost a job that I hated because of a boss that I hated even more. I had committed for two years, so I had not really considered leaving, but it was a blessing in disguise. I got 5 weeks of severance pay, and found a job three weeks after the severance ended, the one that I am currently in. Even with all the stress that is currently surrounding my job, I am so much happier here, I can't even begin to tell you.

Although at the time I was so embarrassed and hurt, I also felt an amazing sense of relief. I never had to return, never had to deal with any of the stupid things that I had been dealing with for a year, never deal with my boss again, and left all the stupid messes that I had been dealing with from other people for them to sort out. I was so run down that I was sick for two weeks afterwards, sicker than I have been in a long time, but then I was able to apply for jobs and find this one.

I got a kick in the pants from the universe to do something different and I am so, so glad that I did!

I think I need someone to kick me!:lol:

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

:hug:So sorry for your loss.:hug:

[Vallie]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!



:hug::hug::hug::cry::cry::cry: That was so sad Suz. I think we have all been through something similar and it is never easy. :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[Vallie]

Just a brief post to say hello...from my new iMac! :tup: :tup: :tup:

:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

[jennilynn10]

DBL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Dylan-Crazy-Mad-Extreme.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317239)

Okay, now that that's done, I have to go catch up on posts for the last 4 days! I don't want to miss anything ~ esp. news from the Aussie crop!!!

PS Vallie - this LO made me think of you ;)

[HeatherH]

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

Way too much!! School lunch menus (2), Little League schedule, Kid's artwork, work schedules, grocery list, etc...So much I kinda forgot what color the fridge is!:lol:

I was in such a hurry this morning before work that I didn't get to share this LO. Some have seen it already and thanks for your lovely comments.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/994/thumbs/UrbanConnorweb.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317177&ppuser=100990)

[Vallie]

So I need to give u all an update on my bil. We had a family party over the w/e and he came and it was the first time since the accident that he didn't look like he was in recovery. Kwim? He is still in a wheelchair and is still recovering but it looked to me like he had finally turned the corner! Can u believe it was almost a year ago? June 20. He is starting to look like his old self again. He still has so many things to deal with but I am grateful he has moved away from death's door! Prayers work! Hugs!

Yikes, 12 months! I thought of him the other day when Alice posted her sad news. Hope all continues to improve for him. :pray::pray::hug::hug:

[PQ]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/518/thumbs/IT_WAS_SO_MUCH_FUN_Medium_Web_view.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317266&ppuser=51256)
IT WAS SO MUCH FUN (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317266&cat=500&ppuser=51256) User: PQ FRAN (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/member.php?uid=51256)

[dagwood]

I suppose they are just mere males
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7083/thumbs/hands-off1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317278)

[MsJessica]

My latest submission for NKOTB :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/1255/thumbs/Meeting-Family.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317281)
Meeting Family (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317281)

[JaeDee]

Only a few LO's in the Heritage challenge this week so far!!
The theme is Heritage Women
Here's mine:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/847/thumbs/Mildred-bling.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317277)
Mildred Bling (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317277)

[dagwood]

I love being home on my own

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/3365/thumbs/playing-in-the-spa_edited-1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317287&ppuser=27233)

[bendipez]

just a quick dbl.....has anyone else received one of these...
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/mojo2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317289&ppuser=82827)
letter from my mojo (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317289&ppuser=82827)

[omio]

great shots you got here Chris...don't tell anyone but I swore on the way down!!

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/omiof5/Shocked-2.jpg

[omio]

Just a brief post to say hello...from my new iMac! :tup: :tup: :tup:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/omiof5/dance-12.gif

[omio]

Well Omi was here when I posted--just for her too! about the Mac! Now her little light isn't shining. :cry: :cry:

But I got a special delivery email. :love3:

[Leslie]

G'day maties! You know you've had an interesting day at work when you take your headache pills with the butterscotch schnapps Alessandro got me for Mother's Day! :p

[omio]

This is so sad Hoozie my heart breaks for all of you - my Buster is close to this stage as well and I just cant make myself do it :hug::hug::hug:

Inky, I'm not sure why it was so different when I had to take the kids' dog to the vet more than 15 years ago. I held her and the vet gave her a single injection of some kind. Of course, I was bawling the whole time but she just looked up at me like she was thankful and then she dropped off. That was hard enough -- no family or pet should have to go through hoozie's experience. :(

[omio]

So I need to give u all an update on my bil. We had a family party over the w/e and he came and it was the first time since the accident that he didn't look like he was in recovery. Kwim? He is still in a wheelchair and is still recovering but it looked to me like he had finally turned the corner! Can u believe it was almost a year ago? June 20. He is starting to look like his old self again. He still has so many things to deal with but I am grateful he has moved away from death's door! Prayers work! Hugs!

What wonderful news! Another granny miracle boy. :yahoo:

[omio]

I agree with Scamp, Jessica...

it's amazing how the the Lord has a "bigger" plan for us.. we just didn't know it at the time... And, it was a much better plan.

What is that saying? It's something like God answers all prayers even when we don't always hear or like the answers?

[Leslie]

hey you can come visit me anytime hun..the weather here barely goes under 15 degrees at anyone time...and mostly sits around 20 23 degrees....we have a huge 4 bedroom house with 2 spare rooms and you have your own shower and toilet up the other end of the house..your most welcome...cheers liz..yep and that boy of yours is fantastic...i was soo impressed with alessandro he really loves his mum..you are very lucky i think!!

Yes, I must have done something right Liz. I thank God for Alessandro. :love3:

Wonderful meeting you and all the other fabulous GTers at the crop! ANd al the others. :)

[omio]

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

Family pictures and grandchildren art. :D

[Leslie]

:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee: Glad you made it to your parents, sounded like a little bit of drama with the meters and the cat! Does kitty have to go into quarrantine at any stage? 30 days in quarrantine if travelling here. Plus they get blood tested for rabies. My cats dont like short car trips even getting to them to the vet is an ordeal, cant imagine 5 hours!

Pyewacket, the siamese is a SHOCKER with her yelling in the car. Lucky she only has to make the 3 minute drive to the vet once a year for her shots. :shocked:

[Leslie]

{{{{{Hoozie}}}} my heart goes out to you, I know how hard it is to lose a beloved companion.

Look, me too. I didn't cope at all when my siamese, Persia, went in October 07. It took until Pyewacket arrived in May 08 to start to come to terms with it. Some of our pets just must affect us very seriously when they go. :hug:

[beryl]

Well I finally have a preliminary version for NKOTB Round 2. I have found out that paper style scrapping is NOT really my thing. I tried it anyhow and I will need a lot of help with this one. Thanks everyone!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/1255/thumbs/NKOTB-2-4-OP.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317290)
Your Many Expressions ... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317290)

I did post 2 versions and they are linked.

[Muma]

This month has been so busy .... hopefully the 2nd half will be much better.

Here is a DBL for ya

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/AlwaysBe-600.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317293)
Always Be (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317293)

Thanks for Looking

[Vallie]

DBL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Dylan-Crazy-Mad-Extreme.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317239)

Okay, now that that's done, I have to go catch up on posts for the last 4 days! I don't want to miss anything ~ esp. news from the Aussie crop!!!

PS Vallie - this LO made me think of you ;)

Chip off the old Vallie! :tup: :lol: That is so cool Jenni! :drumroll:

[Vallie]

G'day maties! You know you've had an interesting day at work when you take your headache pills with the butterscotch schnapps Alessandro got me for Mother's Day! :p

My preferred poison for headaches is panadol, coke and a block of chocolate!:yes:

[bendipez]

G'day maties! You know you've had an interesting day at work when you take your headache pills with the butterscotch schnapps Alessandro got me for Mother's Day! :p

Whenever I got a really bad head cold/sinus infection/bronchitis Shawn would get me butterscotch schnapps.....cleared everything up really fast....

[baflien]

I drink Ginger Licquer (eesh sp) for a sinus, lol

[baflien]

Hey only 6 posts and Im at 3000!

[baflien]

Sorry for not posting the past few day, I used the quote thingy and by the time I finished reading, totally forgot that I marked some posts! Must be getting old.

[Muma]

Have another DBL before I go to bed ... its a 2 pager :D and I fell in love with Tina's QC

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/Friendship-Left-600.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317297)
Friendship - Left (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317297)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/Friednship-Right-600.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317295)
Friendship - Right (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317295)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/Friendship-Full-1000.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317296) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/3466/thumbs/Friendship-Full-1000.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317296)
Friendship - Full (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317296)

Thanks for looking

[baflien]

So too Hoozieg :hug:
Nachtstern: hope you get there soon
Down unders: Im sooooooo jealous, wish I could've been there
to all the others I missed WOS

[baflien]

3000!!!!

[Leslie]

3000!!!!

CONGRATS! You ROCK mate! :drumroll:

[Vallie]

Hey only 6 posts and Im at 3000!

I think you made it!!!
:drumroll::drumroll::drumroll: :party::party::party: :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[Leslie]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7113/thumbs/dsp_vallie_and_leslie.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317303&ppuser=112999)

Gold Coast Crop

[dagwood]

3000 well done Baflien:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

[sands_healy]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard! We all miss her greatly!

My heart goes out to you Hoozie.... I know exactly what you are going through. My champion boy had bone marrow cancer at the time that he was competing for the South African Champion Title, which he won. I didn't know it at the time. He'd just had frequent nose bleeds, which we thought was as a result of Elichia (a strain of billiary) I had to put him down under similar circumstances. Called the vet hoping he'd say that he couldn't make it that day, which he said he couldn't, but then called back to say that it was better that it was done that day, so he had changed his arrangements.

I immediately went home to spend some time with my boy. The vet arrived later that afternoon, I sat on the floor and my boy came over and laid between my legs resting his head on my thigh. He looked up at me with love in his eyes, wagged his tail and I told him how much I loved him. When he took his last breath, it was a sigh of relief, he was finally out of pain.

That was in 2003, and as I type this, the tears are rolling down my cheeks.... I still miss him terribly. I wish I was there with you!

[sands_healy]

So I need to give u all an update on my bil. We had a family party over the w/e and he came and it was the first time since the accident that he didn't look like he was in recovery. Kwim? He is still in a wheelchair and is still recovering but it looked to me like he had finally turned the corner! Can u believe it was almost a year ago? June 20. He is starting to look like his old self again. He still has so many things to deal with but I am grateful he has moved away from death's door! Prayers work! Hugs!

Great news Chris.

Super fun from the down under crew! I am glad u found me. I was all sad I wasn't on the gt poster, thought u had kicked me out of the club! :cry: :D

You were lost :D

3000 well done Baflien:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

Congrats Baflien!!!!:yippee::yippee:

[baflien]

Do someone have a shape for Photoshop that is in the shape of a tooth?

[baflien]

Thanks all for the congrats!

[Leslie]

Kim is in the house! Where are you Kim, and what is your news? :)

[yvspeck]

Recognise anyone?
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p192/Valliepix/goldcoast09082.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:We do look fine.. Must be that gorgeous Aussie sunset:D!



I think Kim's husbands name is Garth, Inky.


Vallie says Kim's husbands name is Garth:confused::confused::confused:

:lol::lol: You are right Inks.. It's DON.. Not Garth :lol::lol::lol: Vallie you are still making me laugh 4 days later. :hug:.

great shot, it was so cool to catch you with Kim and Donn, even if they did speak funny!!!

Hey I don't talk funny.. Ok maybe a little :D..

I just knew you would love Trinity Beach!!! It was so cool to meet you both in person...hope you finally find some Aussie tucker...the first night Kim was in town we took her to an Irish pub:lol: and the second night to a Chinese restaurant:lol:....poor gal will be thinking we don't have an Aussie food down here

Not bad :D.... Yes Dags we have now had meat pies, sausage rolls, jak ice cream, Barramundi fish (sp?) and PROPER cup of tea :lol:. Still haven't found Pavalova (sp?)


Ok this burning the holiday candle at both ends has me exhausted. Hope to catch up a bit more in a few days...

Hugs all and I will leave you with two words..... Vegimite, Ewwwwwwww :lol::lol::lol:

[yvspeck]

Hi Leslie... Night Leslie.. I am soooooo tired can't keep my eye open.. Hugs...

[scamptx]

Kim--you look faaaaaabulous!!

[Vallie]

Hi Kim and DON!!!! :lol: Must admit Garth and Don do sound the same!!! :lol:

[Vallie]

I dont even know what jak ice cream is!!????

[Vallie]

I just upl0aded more photos to flickr.com dsps group.

[Leslie]

I think it's YAK ice cream. *gurgle* *choke*

Hey Joan - I can see you! How YOU doin'? - said in my best Joey from Friends voice.

[LisasMom]

Hi Vallie! Do you have that link again?? Sorry! This time I will bookmark it! Thanks!

[Leslie]

http://www.flickr.com/groups/digitalscrapbookplace

There ya go matey - I had it bookmarked. :)

Doesn't our Jill look pretty in her pink! Woo hoo Jill!!

[Vallie]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7113/thumbs/dsp_vallie_and_leslie.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317303&ppuser=112999)

Gold Coast Crop

Madame Vallie's Hairdressing Boutique! :lol:

[Vallie]

I have used up 95% of the free downloads for flickr so cant put up many more. Drat! For a free account it is only 100mb per month free downloads, after that we have to pay.

[Vallie]

Hi Vicki!!! Leslie put the link up for you! There is a couple of youtube videos as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TokRn1835gE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSx9mK8QuJo

[Leslie]

Madame Vallie's Hairdressing Boutique! :lol:

*snigger*!! :lol:

[dagwood]

last one for the night, I promise...back to work tomorrow so no more from me for awhile
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6698/thumbs/Racheal.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317306&ppuser=27233)
great to see Kim in the house and thanks for the links to Vallie photos

[Teresa]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/omiof5/Shocked-2.jpg

I see that same look on my son's face nearly everyday. Usually it's right after I tell him that he can not do something.

3000!!!!

Yea! oh chatty one.

My heart goes out to you Hoozie.... I know exactly what you are going through. My champion boy had bone marrow cancer at the time that he was competing for the South African Champion Title, which he won. I didn't know it at the time. He'd just had frequent nose bleeds, which we thought was as a result of Elichia (a strain of billiary) I had to put him down under similar circumstances. Called the vet hoping he'd say that he couldn't make it that day, which he said he couldn't, but then called back to say that it was better that it was done that day, so he had changed his arrangements.

I immediately went home to spend some time with my boy. The vet arrived later that afternoon, I sat on the floor and my boy came over and laid between my legs resting his head on my thigh. He looked up at me with love in his eyes, wagged his tail and I told him how much I loved him. When he took his last breath, it was a sigh of relief, he was finally out of pain.

That was in 2003, and as I type this, the tears are rolling down my cheeks.... I still miss him terribly. I wish I was there with you!

I took one last picture of Cali before it all happened. You can tell in her eyes that she already knew what was going to happen.

Do someone have a shape for Photoshop that is in the shape of a tooth?

With roots and stuff??

Hi Kim and DON!!!! :lol: Must admit Garth and Don do sound the same!!! :lol:

:think:no they don't.

[Teresa]

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night. When I did, I figured he wouldn't stick around. I was pleasantly surprised that he stayed the whole time I did.

He's a good guy. We tend to like to get to know each other's friends for the simple reason that if they are friends of mine (or his) than they must be worth getting to know.

Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

[debilou]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

Hugs Suz... :love3::love3:

[debilou]

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night. When I did, I figured he wouldn't stick around. I was pleasantly surprised that he stayed the whole time I did.

He's a good guy. We tend to like to get to know each other's friends for the simple reason that if they are friends of mine (or his) than they must be worth getting to know.

Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

Funny how our friends can get our DH's to do things we can't get our DH's to even LISTEN TO!!! I can't wait to see the LAYOUT...

[debilou]

Thanks all for the congrats!


Congrats on 3000 posts Balflien! WTG!


:yippee::party::drumroll:

[Cathiemarie]

No time to read today but I thought I'd share this with you all. Very Interesting

Maybe this will boggle your mind, it sure did mine! The year is 1905, one
hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!

Here are some of the U.S. statistics for 1905:

The average life expectancy in the US. was 47 years.

Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.

There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved
roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily
populated than California.

With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the 21st most
populous state in the Union.

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!

The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents an hour.

The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and
a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home.

Ninety percent of all U.S. physicians had no college education.

Instead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned
in the press and by the government as "substandard."

Sugar cost four cents a pound.

Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg
yolks for shampoo.

Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country
for any reason.

The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza

2. Tuberculosis

3. Diarrhea

4. Heart disease

5. Stroke

The American flag had 45 stars.

Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska hadn't been admitted
to the Union yet.

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was 30!!!

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented.

There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Two of 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write.

Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated high school.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at
corner drugstores.

According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives
buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a
perfect guardian of health."

Eighteen percent of households in the U.S had at least one full-time
servant or domestic.

There were only about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.

And I sent this to hundreds of people without typing it myself, a matter of seconds! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years ....... it staggers the mind

[ebears]

here is a dbl - still recovering from the crop.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7083/thumbs/walrusweb.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317315)
Sea World (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317315)

[diturpin]

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night. When I did, I figured he wouldn't stick around. I was pleasantly surprised that he stayed the whole time I did.

He's a good guy. We tend to like to get to know each other's friends for the simple reason that if they are friends of mine (or his) than they must be worth getting to know.

Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

I like that philosophy about each other's friends.

Mars truly is amazing, isn't she! All I have to do to get DH to finish a project is to start finishing it myself. He can't stand to let me get the last word, nail, or paint stroke in. Probably because I have a tendency to remind him of it. :D :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Hugs for you entire family, Suzie!! ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) How wonderful that you're going to get a stone, plant a tree, and possibly flowers. That will then become such an awesome tribute and a special place to go and reflect. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

I have one, I have one! :D bummer thing is it is almost half full already!

I have one; I have one! I haven't even hooked it up! :help: :help: :help: :help:

So I need to give u all an update on my bil. We had a family party over the w/e and he came and it was the first time since the accident that he didn't look like he was in recovery. Kwim? He is still in a wheelchair and is still recovering but it looked to me like he had finally turned the corner! Can u believe it was almost a year ago? June 20. He is starting to look like his old self again. He still has so many things to deal with but I am grateful he has moved away from death's door! Prayers work! Hugs!

This is such a blessing for your family, Chris. The power of prayer is mighty!

Wow I have done 46 min while catching up with u guys! Hopefully it will show soon LOL
Yes, you chunky-monkey! About time you did something to slim down! NOT!!!

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

[kaybutler@mweb.]

DBF:
The Bathing Suit



:rofl::rofl::rofl: OMG !! I have just recovered from reading this the first time around !I think I laughed and snorted louder this time !!! Think I'll read it again..great for clearing out sinuses !!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!

Suzi-Hooz !! I am so so sorry !!!:hug::hug::hug:

[Teresa]

Do someone have a shape for Photoshop that is in the shape of a tooth?

I made ya one.

Here is the link to the png file of the tooth shape (www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/AP09/WoodsysFreebies/tooth.png).

Is that what you were looking for??

[gram2nic]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

We waited to tell DD until her finals were over although she called several times and at one point asked me how Loki was doing. All I could do was tell her, "the same." She said, "No better?" "No" "Is she worse?" "Not really." Then I quickly changed the subject. She told her boyfriend that if Loki died before finals were over, she would flunk. She suspected something was going on.

We went over on Friday and after moving her out of the dorm, pulled her aside and DH told her about the bone cancer and that we had to put her down while he broke into sobs. I had to tell her the rest as she cried and sobbed and help her pack a few things to go back with us. She thanked me for not telling her before finals which I thought was very mature of her.

When we got back DD spent the entire night and most of Saturday feigning happiness for the dog's sake. I don't know how she did it, but she made Loki a happy dog her last night.

We called the vet Saturday morning to see if they could come to the house to do the euthanasia in the hopes of making the end less scary for Loki. They agreed to come that afternoon (I was hoping they wouldn't be able to). We gave her an anti-anxiety pill to try and relax her, but it didn't work very well. When the vet and tech got there and attempted to put in the IV, they failed 5 times on the back leg and another 3 times on the front. The more than tried, the more freaked out the dog got - shaking and flailing, trying to get up. DD started sobbing. Finally DH grabbed a lamp and pointed it at her leg and she finally got it in. I wish they'd asked for light before or at least given her a sedative when they saw she was scared. It was very traumatic for all of us, but especially for DD. After that it was all over in a matter of minutes.

DD decided she wants to sprinkle the ashes over a river since Loki loved to swim, so we are getting those back in about two weeks.

DH and I are still a mess, crying every time we talk about it or accidentally look for her. Our other dog acts sad too, poor thing. She watched the whole thing and when it was over, I let her go thinking she would go sniff Loki. She ignored her altogether and went around to lick everyone instead as if to comfort us humans.

I'm going to splurge this time and get a memorial stone for her, put it up at the new house and plant a tree and maybe some flowers. She was the most special dog. We all miss her greatly!


Oh Suz, when I read this it brought tears to my eyes. We have two puppies (not really puppies but that's what they are to me) that are more like my kids. More spoiled than my kids ever were! I was looking into Kaylee's whitening face just the other day thinking how would I handle it if it was her time to go. I know I will be much like you and unable to function for days. My heart goes out to all of your family as I know all too well the pain and heartbreak you are enduring.

[kaybutler@mweb.]

3000!!!!

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[kaybutler@mweb.]

I have used up 95% of the free downloads for flickr so cant put up many more. Drat! For a free account it is only 100mb per month free downloads, after that we have to pay.

Do you downsize them first ??

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

mmmmm..she's good like that isn't she ? :lol::lol::lol:

[mariafer]

My preferred poison for headaches is panadol, coke and a block of chocolate!:yes:

Panadol! I used to really like it! Don't find it here! Hum... Hadn't even thought of that... now I take advil...

[mariafer]

Hoozieg... I read your post on an email and cried. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it must be for you.

[mariafer]

Love the old phot and wow look at that fridge......lots of neat memories attached to it. What a nice photo and thanks for sharing it with us. I think of fridges, my mom never put a thing on hers until she was past 70 years of age now it is a place for photos of the latest grand child or a card from family or friends.
I have very little on my fridge, but my daughter has a photo of every child she teaches on hers, says it reminds her of her responsibility to these sweet young students. We all smile at them each and every day.
What do the rest of you have on your fridges??????

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7087/thumbs/week-of-April-26pg2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=316606)
Week of April 26 pg2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=316606)
The three little magnets... On the side I have other stuff but will have to leave it to another PAD :)!:tup:

[mariafer]

My allergies are TERRIBLE! I am having trouble uploading to backprint - tried 3 times 25 min each time and get an error right at the end!!!) and need to get it done! I am so not happy...:mad:

Oh well.. just saying it has me feeling better... caught up 5 pages (have I told you that is what I do now.. I know I have time for 5 pages and then its too much. So I am probably missing some but not too much... :)! So if you ask me something and I don't answer say it again... in case it isn't in the 5 :o)

Anyway I have been up to making layouts. Take a look:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7118/thumbs/flowercd.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317202&ppuser=20407)
Fishing? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317202&cat=500&ppuser=20407)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6698/thumbs/adreana-rain.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317199&ppuser=20407)
Rain (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317199&cat=500&ppuser=20407)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7117/thumbs/backyd-blooms.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317200&ppuser=20407)
Spring (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317200&cat=500&ppuser=20407)

[caraffle]

Marking 1181- last night I had 23 pages to read after only being off the thread for 28 hours:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked: :shocked::shocked:

:wave:I blame the Aussies being back from the crop and having to get their 2 cents in on everything! Now we know who talks the MOST!:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Christine]

And why may I ask, is it not hooked up yet? I happen to know u got yours at the same time I got mine! It's not hard step 1 take it out of the box. step 2 plug power cord into wall and drive. Step 3 plug USB into drive and computer. Whoo that was tough! LOL

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Hugs for you entire family, Suzie!! ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) How wonderful that you're going to get a stone, plant a tree, and possibly flowers. That will then become such an awesome tribute and a special place to go and reflect. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:



I have one; I have one! I haven't even hooked it up! :help: :help: :help: :help:



This is such a blessing for your family, Chris. The power of prayer is mighty!


Yes, you chunky-monkey! About time you did something to slim down! NOT!!!

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

[Christine]

Congrats baffie!

CM thanks for posting about 100 years ago. Amazing isn't it?!

[caraffle]

I am so so busy that I may not get to the end of this multi-post but know that if I included it it was for a reason......sorry.

Acacia had her spring Band and choir concert last night but I fear that the photos may stay in the cmaera for weeks. We have crisis after crisis here (financially) and then still have to deal with all of the usual teen issues. I know the stress is getting to the girls too and that is effecting everything.

I had a choice to comment on the great LOs of those that support me and post on the GT or Comment on everyones LOs. Please realize that I would love to be able to comment on everyones but time being what it is, I had to make a choice. Love to you all, Raffie

I was thinking it is a shame there are so many awful people in it portrayed as leaders and heroes. Only 6 females too. So what is Osama doing leading his people to Egypt like some sort of prophet? Or sending the Jews back to Egypt? It is no great work of art and maybe it is just a mural of famous faces that most people have heard of. I dont think they are trying to make a statement it is just a decoration. It reminds me of pub pictures, you know, dogs playing cards sort of thing. Or those Russian propaganda murals about driving tractors! :lol:

HAd the same thought. Why would anyone put Marlun Monroe as an influencial person.

Well, for a dork you do such beautiful work! :tup:

WVS

Hi Carma!!! :hug::hug::hug::yippee::yippee::yippee: CARMA, HI FROM ME TOO!

I have nothing on my fridge!!!!! :lol: Except for the top of it! There is a box with a punch bowl in it that I used as a big salad bowl for parties that I dont have anymore. :lol:

OURS is information central! All the time!

My preferred poison for headaches is panadol, coke and a block of chocolate!:yes:
:tup::tup:
I drink Ginger Licquer (eesh sp) for a sinus, lol
:tup::tup:
Whenever I got a really bad head cold/sinus infection/bronchitis Shawn would get me butterscotch schnapps.....cleared everything up really fast....
:tup::tup:
So, lets see, in a blender I add coke, a block of chocolate, Ginger Liquore and butterscotch schnapps, do I add ice.........................bet it tastes good but knocks you on your A**........well, atleast you don't feel the headache!



3000!!!!

CONGRATS!

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night. When I did, I figured he wouldn't stick around. I was pleasantly surprised that he stayed the whole time I did.

He's a good guy. We tend to like to get to know each other's friends for the simple reason that if they are friends of mine (or his) than they must be worth getting to know.

Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

Maybe Mars should tell him to finish the Bathroom.

No time to read today but I thought I'd share this with you all. Very Interesting

Maybe this will boggle your mind, it sure did mine! The year is 1905, one
hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!

Here are some of the U.S. statistics for 1905:

The average life expectancy in the US. was 47 years.

Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.

There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved
roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily
populated than California.

With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the 21st most
populous state in the Union.

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!

The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents an hour.

The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and
a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home.

Ninety percent of all U.S. physicians had no college education.

Instead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned
in the press and by the government as "substandard."

Sugar cost four cents a pound.

Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg
yolks for shampoo.

Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country
for any reason.

The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza

2. Tuberculosis

3. Diarrhea

4. Heart disease

5. Stroke

The American flag had 45 stars.

Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska hadn't been admitted
to the Union yet.

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was 30!!!

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented.

There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Two of 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write.

Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated high school.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at
corner drugstores.

According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives
buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a
perfect guardian of health."

Eighteen percent of households in the U.S had at least one full-time
servant or domestic.

There were only about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.

And I sent this to hundreds of people without typing it myself, a matter of seconds! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years ....... it staggers the mind

Good one Cathiemarie, Thanks for sharing!

Oh Suz, when I read this it brought tears to my eyes. We have two puppies (not really puppies but that's what they are to me) that are more like my kids. More spoiled than my kids ever were! I was looking into Kaylee's whitening face just the other day thinking how would I handle it if it was her time to go. I know I will be much like you and unable to function for days. My heart goes out to all of your family as I know all too well the pain and heartbreak you are enduring.

Judy, I hope it is a long time before you have to deal with this too.

Hoozieg... I read your post on an email and cried. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it must be for you.

I know it has all been said by these ladies but I am sending hugs too!

My allergies are TERRIBLE! I am having trouble uploading to backprint - tried 3 times 25 min each time and get an error right at the end!!!) and need to get it done! I am so not happy...:mad:

Oh well.. just saying it has me feeling better... caught up 5 pages (have I told you that is what I do now.. I know I have time for 5 pages and then its too much. So I am probably missing some but not too much... :)! So if you ask me something and I don't answer say it again... in case it isn't in the 5 :o)


Allergies are really bad here too. I wake up everyday with my eyes itching, nose blocked, and by the afternoon I have a bad headache. I'd take something but have too much to do to get drowsier. I am already taking a perscription. Now to go find the blender and try the recipe above before the headache gets too bad.

HAVE A NICE DAY EVERYONE! LOVE YAs!!!!!

[caraffle]

Hi gundi!!!!!:wave::wave:

Thanks for the wonderful bonus! I love the kit and the bonus and used it right away!:tup:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/766/thumbs/Sitting-at-the-Dock-of-the-.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=316585&ppuser=43908)
Watchin the Ship Roll ... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=316585&cat=500&ppuser=43908)

[caraffle]

Oh, I have good news, another job so I have met my goal of atleast 3 jobs per month. Now to figure out how to market myself without being bragadocious! hmmmmmmmm.....

[MsJessica]

Yay for another job! What do you do? :)

[omio]

I suppose they are just mere males
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7083/thumbs/hands-off1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317278)

And they're the same the world over. :lol: This is absolutely a hoot, daggie -- I love it! :rofl:

[baflien]

I made ya one.

Here is the link to the png file of the tooth shape (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/AP09/WoodsysFreebies/tooth.png).

Is that what you were looking for??

Oh yes !!!! Thats it!!!!! Thanks, you're the best!!!!!

[omio]

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night. When I did, I figured he wouldn't stick around. I was pleasantly surprised that he stayed the whole time I did.

He's a good guy. We tend to like to get to know each other's friends for the simple reason that if they are friends of mine (or his) than they must be worth getting to know.

Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

This is SO cool -- what a good guy you have!! My DH knows all of my IRL friends plus scampy -- what do you call a virtual IRL friend? :think: We need to coin a new word for online friends who are SO much more than virtual friends and/or are online friends that we have met IRL. :think: Wait....I think I may be giving myself a headache. :worried:

What was that? Butterscotch schnapps? ;)

[omio]

Marking 1181- last night I had 23 pages to read after only being off the thread for 28 hours:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked: :shocked::shocked:

:wave:I blame the Aussies being back from the crop and having to get their 2 cents in on everything! Now we know who talks the MOST!:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Wait.....did we ever actually need PROOF of that?? :rofl:

Off to work on the scholarship foundation -- but with a much lighter spirit. Our last general meeting was last night and I am now Madame Outgoing President. :yahoo: The two young women who are taking over the two top jobs want to do it and will be absolutely wonderful -- I can hardly wait to see how the foundation grows under their watch. They occasionally slip and say, "We hope we still have your passion and energy when we're...." and then they :o :love2: :lol:. Age-wise, they're about halfway between my oldest grandchild and my own children -- I love them!! And I told them last night not to worry -- the fire is still in the belly -- it just wants to be directed in a different way. LIKE HOBBIES!!!!!!!!!

So...six more weeks of work and I get to be the wonderful secretary instead of the leader of the pack. :tup: If nothing else, everyone will have to quit calling me "El Hefe." They think they're hilarious and all I can think of -- having been raised around cattle -- is HEIFER!! :annoyed: :rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

3000!!!!

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:WAHOO!! 3000!! WTG, Baflien!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

My heart goes out to you Hoozie.... I know exactly what you are going through. My champion boy had bone marrow cancer at the time that he was competing for the South African Champion Title, which he won. I didn't know it at the time. He'd just had frequent nose bleeds, which we thought was as a result of Elichia (a strain of billiary) I had to put him down under similar circumstances. Called the vet hoping he'd say that he couldn't make it that day, which he said he couldn't, but then called back to say that it was better that it was done that day, so he had changed his arrangements.

I immediately went home to spend some time with my boy. The vet arrived later that afternoon, I sat on the floor and my boy came over and laid between my legs resting his head on my thigh. He looked up at me with love in his eyes, wagged his tail and I told him how much I loved him. When he took his last breath, it was a sigh of relief, he was finally out of pain.

That was in 2003, and as I type this, the tears are rolling down my cheeks.... I still miss him terribly. I wish I was there with you!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Hey, Vallie! Was Kim's DH singing a lot of country tunes whilst in your presence? Maybe you got him mixed up with Garth Brooks!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[diturpin]

Have another DBL before I go to bed ... its a 2 pager :D and I fell in love with Tina's QC

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/Friendship-Left-600.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317297)
Friendship - Left (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317297)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/Friednship-Right-600.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317295)
Friendship - Right (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317295)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/994/thumbs/Friendship-Full-1000.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317296)
Friendship - Full (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317296)

Thanks for looking

http://img109.mytextgraphics.com/sparklee/2009/05/13/65bf26d1b8f78f665fb94cb5e78aff3f.gif (http://www.sparklee.com)

[carti]

I an trying out my new wacom Tablet. -I am writing on The tablet using the pen and it is Typing on The screen. I agree Caro, cant wait to meet up again.

<<I tired the Wacom tablet right away after I got home. Used it a little. I want to take the Class that is offered here on how to use the tablet. I will as soon as I can afford it. Good for you ebears typing on the screen. I couldn't figure out how do that?>> Carti

[carti]

Originally Posted by MsJessica
This wasn't directed at me, but that's the kind of external drive I have. I have mine permanently attached to my laptop with velcro, because although this computer is great, it's HD is small - so I call it my computer's external brain pack (it's an old Dilbert joke). Very easy to use, and so far, very reliable. I got the 500 GB, because it was on sale and I knew I would have a very difficult time filling that!

I had mine velcroed to my old computer, too. Now I a new computer with oodles of space. I do have an external desktop HD that act simply as back up for productive days.

<<I haven't tried the Western Digital My Passport 320 yet. I was reading up on how to install at the WD web site. sounds complicated to me!>>
Carti

[kaybutler@mweb.]

:yippee::yippee: I got in some scrapping today !! Trawled Raffie's gallery for a LO to lift and felt like running away with my tail between my legs ..:yikes: WOW !! What an awesome scrapper..:tup::applause::applause::applause:
Anyway..I was very brave.. here is mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/4997/thumbs/Moments_of_Magic1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317332)
Moments of Magic ! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317332)

It's a lift of Raffie's beautiful Me and Daddy by the Sea (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=307031&ppuser=43908)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

http://img109.mytextgraphics.com/sparklee/2009/05/13/65bf26d1b8f78f665fb94cb5e78aff3f.gif (http://www.sparklee.com)

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/kaybutler/bouncywave.gifWOO-HOO MUMA !! YOU ARE DA BOMB !!http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/kaybutler/bouncywave.gif

[Fulltime RVer]

I have no idea what is happening and feel so left out. :-( We will be here (Albuquerque) for two nights and will try to find out a little about what is happening. I am getting cranky and need a granny fix and some scrapbooking time, but we have errands to run today.

Wifi doesn't work here but the air card works well. Yay!

[Muma]

http://img109.mytextgraphics.com/sparklee/2009/05/13/65bf26d1b8f78f665fb94cb5e78aff3f.gif (http://www.sparklee.com/)


Thanks so much everyone ..... I just received the email to let me know it had been moved. Thought I had made a mistake LOL. The only thing is I can't see it showing up in the hall of fame anymore .... The 1st time I clicked the link in the email it went straight to the HOF Gallery but when I clicked the link in my post to see where it would take me it went to my gallery. I then had a look in the HOF gallery and can't see it
Am I going crazy or can anyone else see it in the HOF ... I may have to refresh my broweser.

[debilou]

I have no idea what is happening and feel so left out. :-( We will be here (Albuquerque) for two nights and will try to find out a little about what is happening. I am getting cranky and need a granny fix and some scrapbooking time, but we have errands to run today.

Wifi doesn't work here but the air card works well. Yay!
Glad to have you back Karen!

[mariafer]

Oh, I have good news, another job so I have met my goal of atleast 3 jobs per month. Now to figure out how to market myself without being bragadocious! hmmmmmmmm.....

CONGRATS! YAY for you! and don't know how you will do it since you are wonderful! Great job!

[Teresa]

This is SO cool -- what a good guy you have!! My DH knows all of my IRL friends plus scampy -- what do you call a virtual IRL friend? :think: We need to coin a new word for online friends who are SO much more than virtual friends and/or are online friends that we have met IRL. :think: Wait....I think I may be giving myself a headache. :worried:

What was that? Butterscotch schnapps? ;)


:confused: I got lost just reading that.

[Teresa]

I have no idea what is happening and feel so left out. :-( We will be here (Albuquerque) for two nights and will try to find out a little about what is happening. I am getting cranky and need a granny fix and some scrapbooking time, but we have errands to run today.

Wifi doesn't work here but the air card works well. Yay!


MISS you too Karen!!

[mariafer]

I uploaded my project 365 layout for this past week... :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7087/thumbs/week-of-May-3.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317339)
Week of May 3 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317339)

[GrandmaCrys]

And why may I ask, is it not hooked up yet? I happen to know u got yours at the same time I got mine! It's not hard step 1 take it out of the box. step 2 plug power cord into wall and drive. Step 3 plug USB into drive and computer. Whoo that was tough! LOL

Well, as you know............bla...blah...blah...blah...and that's just the difference between you and me!!! My first big hurdle is opening the box! :D
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Oh, I have good news, another job so I have met my goal of atleast 3 jobs per month. Now to figure out how to market myself without being bragadocious! hmmmmmmmm.....

Refer your perspective employers to us and let us be bragadocious in your behalf! :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

http://img109.mytextgraphics.com/sparklee/2009/05/13/65bf26d1b8f78f665fb94cb5e78aff3f.gif (http://www.sparklee.com)


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/kaybutler/bouncywave.gifWOO-HOO MUMA !! YOU ARE DA BOMB !!http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/kaybutler/bouncywave.gif

YAY, Muma!!!! So deserved!!!!! :yahoo: :tup: :yippee: :yahoo: :tup: :yippee: :yahoo: :tup: :yippee:

[Muma]

I see it again in the HOF
Oh boy this is so exciting.

[MsJessica]

I knew I was on to something when I put that layout immediately into my favorites ;)

[omio]

I confess that I have all of the signatures turned off so can't see what you already have. :o But, muma and bendi, if you haven't added these, you might want them. :D


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6648/thumbs/Flair_LOTD.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=294924)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6648/thumbs/Flair_HallOfFamer.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=294859)

[Leslie]

I see it again in the HOF
Oh boy this is so exciting.

Congratulations! :yahoo:

[debilou]

A dbl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/4997/thumbs/myviewlopost.jpg


Falling Creek Winery 2008 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317359)

[nekobus]

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night. When I did, I figured he wouldn't stick around. I was pleasantly surprised that he stayed the whole time I did.

He's a good guy. We tend to like to get to know each other's friends for the simple reason that if they are friends of mine (or his) than they must be worth getting to know.

Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

That's funny. Too bad you didn't have Mars tell him he needed to have a layout of a completed bathroom done by next new member chat.

[JanP]

Two gorgeous gals!
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p192/Valliepix/goldcoast09123.jpg

Vallie - how do you get photos in here like this? I tried to add one from Flickr but it didn't show up! (You clever lady you!!!) :D

[JanP]

I've got it!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3527427798_56098ed63d.jpg?v=0

It pays to have the correct URL!!! :o

I enjoyed a wonderful day at Currumbin with this lovely lady. (No, not the crocodile!) :rofl:

[MarsOlson]

Okay- for the record. I DID NOT know that my husband was going to log into the chats last night.
. . .Mars told him that he had to complete a layout by next weeks New Comer Chat. This morning he was asking me photoshop questions. How funny is that. I can't get him to finish my bathroom but Mars can get him to start a whole new endeavor.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
WOW wish I knew how I did that so I could use it on kenchy

I can't wait to see it! mrwild rocks!

[Leslie]

I've got it!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3527427798_56098ed63d.jpg?v=0

It pays to have the correct URL!!! :o

I enjoyed a wonderful day at Currumbin with this lovely lady. (No, not the crocodile!) :rofl:

Cr*p! I'll be right. :shocked::shocked:

Um, really good photo though. :love2:

[omio]

I've got it!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3527427798_56098ed63d.jpg?v=0

It pays to have the correct URL!!! :o

I enjoyed a wonderful day at Currumbin with this lovely lady. (No, not the crocodile!) :rofl:

Great photo of Kim -- it captures her sweet spirit just beautifully!!

[Ineke]

I've got it!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3527427798_56098ed63d.jpg?v=0

It pays to have the correct URL!!! :o

I enjoyed a wonderful day at Currumbin with this lovely lady. (No, not the crocodile!) :rofl:


What a fabulous photo Jan !!

[Leslie]

Gees, she is BRAVE.

I'm sure I went pale when I first saw the photo. All I can think is that it will one day be a monster sized one. How many grans could hold that? Crikey, I am still shuddering.

[Rosie G]

Suz: :hug: :love1: :hug: I am so sorry to read about your precious pet.

I read backwards and tried to catch up on all the news. I got the word today that my back surgery is scheduled for June 10. I am not looking forward to the day, but wish it would come and go quickly. My nerves are already getting frayed around the edges. I am just not able to scrap or anything right now.

I will be lurking and reading. :love1::hug::yahoo:------

[Vallie]

Do you downsize them first ??

No as I wanted them to be printable/scrappable quality. Some have been cropped but are still big. I have 96% used up space until next month. :rolleyes: I will put them on facebook some time but they will be a lot smaller.

[Vallie]

Rosie,. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: The waiting is always the worst part, I'm sure you will come out well from this. :tup:

[suvgal]

Suz: :hug: :love1: :hug: I am so sorry to read about your precious pet.

I read backwards and tried to catch up on all the news. I got the word today that my back surgery is scheduled for June 10. I am not looking forward to the day, but wish it would come and go quickly. My nerves are already getting frayed around the edges. I am just not able to scrap or anything right now.

I will be lurking and reading. :love1::hug::yahoo:------

We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Rosie that the surgery is successful. What is the dr. going to do?

[suvgal]

Come play bingo in the chat room now!!!!!!

[Vallie]

Hey, Vallie! Was Kim's DH singing a lot of country tunes whilst in your presence? Maybe you got him mixed up with Garth Brooks!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Yes that's it, he doesnt look like Don King! :lol:

[Vallie]

Congrats on HOF Muma!!

:drumroll::drumroll::drumroll: :party::party::party: :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[Vallie]

I have no idea what is happening and feel so left out. :-( We will be here (Albuquerque) for two nights and will try to find out a little about what is happening. I am getting cranky and need a granny fix and some scrapbooking time, but we have errands to run today.

Wifi doesn't work here but the air card works well. Yay!

:hug::hug::hug: :hug::hug::hug:

[Vallie]

I've got it!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3527427798_56098ed63d.jpg?v=0

It pays to have the correct URL!!! :o

I enjoyed a wonderful day at Currumbin with this lovely lady. (No, not the crocodile!) :rofl:

A crocodile, run!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: Very cute photo Jan, hope Kim didnt slip him into her handbag!:shocked:

[omio]

Gees, she is BRAVE.

I'm sure I went pale when I first saw the photo. All I can think is that it will one day be a monster sized one. How many grans could hold that? Crikey, I am still shuddering.

Hey, she runs GRANNY Day Care -- that little monster is a piece of cake. :rofl:

[omio]

Suz: :hug: :love1: :hug: I am so sorry to read about your precious pet.

I read backwards and tried to catch up on all the news. I got the word today that my back surgery is scheduled for June 10. I am not looking forward to the day, but wish it would come and go quickly. My nerves are already getting frayed around the edges. I am just not able to scrap or anything right now.

I will be lurking and reading. :love1::hug::yahoo:------

But think how wonderful you feel once you're all healed -- we won't be able to hold you down!! :yahoo:

[Vallie]

Maybe I should have said fanny pack! :lol:

[Leslie]

Miss, Vallie said fanny!
*snort*

[Vallie]

:lol: :lol: :lol: it is only naughty to us evil oz minds! :lol::lol::lol:

I found this too by Cowboy:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/3365/thumbs/crop6.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317375&cat=all&limit=last1)
GC Crop 09 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317375&cat=all&limit=last1)

[JaeDee]

Heritage Chat NOW Please come!!!

[cherebus]

Dropping off a DBL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/First-Game-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317380)

So much going on in here and I don't really have time to comment since monkey boy is running a fever. Just hope it's nothing.

Hugs and prayers for those who need them.
And Congrats to those creative grannies, I know we have at least one new HOF and a few LOTDs.

[evergreen100]

A crocodile, run!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: Very cute photo Jan, hope Kim didnt slip him into her handbag!:shocked:
Maybe she was checking him out for her NEXT handbag:eek::eek:(Im surprised Vallie didnt say this herself:D). Great photo Jan.
Big congrats Muma, loved that LO when I first saw it!
Hang in there rosie, in no time you will be feeling great!
Im thinking you would have lots more flickr space just be deleting the pics with me in them Vallie:yes:, all the others are terrific!

[MsJessica]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/1255/thumbs/Meeting-Family-2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317386&ppuser=142279)
Meeting-Family-2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317386&cat=500&ppuser=142279)

Next try for NKOTB :)

[bendipez]

Leslie and Vallie just curious....do you have a flattie

[omio]

Maybe I should have said fanny pack! :lol:

Miss, Vallie said fanny!
*snort*

:lol: :lol: :lol: it is only naughty to us evil oz minds! :lol::lol:

Maybe the upovers aren't shocked by the word fanny but we are a very a very sophisticated lot and we know YOU'RE BEING BAD!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6452/Crabby_Teacher.gif http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6452/Crabby_Teacher.gif http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6452/Crabby_Teacher.gif http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6452/Crabby_Teacher.gif

[LauraLou]

Suz: :hug: :love1: :hug: I am so sorry to read about your precious pet.

I read backwards and tried to catch up on all the news. I got the word today that my back surgery is scheduled for June 10. I am not looking forward to the day, but wish it would come and go quickly. My nerves are already getting frayed around the edges. I am just not able to scrap or anything right now.

I will be lurking and reading. :love1::hug::yahoo:------

I will be watching for the exact day and sending good vibes and prayers.

[LauraLou]

This is SO cool -- what a good guy you have!! My DH knows all of my IRL friends plus scampy -- what do you call a virtual IRL friend? :think: We need to coin a new word for online friends who are SO much more than virtual friends and/or are online friends that we have met IRL. :think: Wait....I think I may be giving myself a headache. :worried:

What was that? Butterscotch schnapps? ;)

I followed that, but then I taught K-6th grade and they talk like that.

The OD has REALLY liked all of my Granny friends when we met IRL. COnsidering that when I first went online with a local multi-line Bulletin Board System (pre-Internet) it was a "them or me" stand off. His co-workers convinced him that EVERYONE online played around. Now he will ask what I hear from this or that Granny we have met.

So...WW...when are ya coming over???

[LauraLou]

Hello sweet grannies! I'm finally to the point where I can post without sobbing over the dog. My gawd that was hard!

It is never easy but bless you for thinking about your daughter. I came home for Christmas from college one year and the dog, 12 years with us, was just gone. My brother was about 8, and also just came home from school to find Pepsi was gone. To this day we talk about how we wish Mom and Dad had let us know and at least say good-bye. It feels unfinished to this day.:no:

[LauraLou]

No one else is awake?

Brenda? I see your light on.

[bendipez]

No one else is awake?

Brenda? I see your light on.

OOOOPS.....wasn't logged in, guess the light was on but no one home :lol::lol::lol:
working on atcs for the iowa crop

[beryl]

Well I am beginning to like this layout a little more. Thank you for all your suggestions but don't stop now. Here is version 3.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/1255/thumbs/NKOTB-2-7-OP.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317393)
Your Many Expressions ... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=317393)

[omio]

Originally Posted by omio http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=669651#post669651)
This is SO cool -- what a good guy you have!! My DH knows all of my IRL friends plus scampy -- what do you call a virtual IRL friend? :think: We need to coin a new word for online friends who are SO much more than virtual friends and/or are online friends that we have met IRL. :think: Wait....I think I may be giving myself a headache. :worried:

:confused: I got lost just reading that.
I followed that, but then I taught K-6th grade and they talk like that.

And I was an elementary teacher so SEE?? It all makes sense. :annoyed: :p

[Ummm, LL, when you get a few minutes will you please explain to me what I meant? :love2:]

[baflien]

http://img109.mytextgraphics.com/sparklee/2009/05/13/65bf26d1b8f78f665fb94cb5e78aff3f.gif (http://www.sparklee.com)
From me too!

Suz: :hug: :love1: :hug: I am so sorry to read about your precious pet.

I read backwards and tried to catch up on all the news. I got the word today that my back surgery is scheduled for June 10. I am not looking forward to the day, but wish it would come and go quickly. My nerves are already getting frayed around the edges. I am just not able to scrap or anything right now.

I will be lurking and reading. :love1::hug::yahoo:------

Hope all goes well!

[omio]

It is never easy but bless you for thinking about your daughter. I came home for Christmas from college one year and the dog, 12 years with us, was just gone. My brother was about 8, and also just came home from school to find Pepsi was gone. To this day we talk about how we wish Mom and Dad had let us know and at least say good-bye. It feels unfinished to this day.:no:

Same thing with me when I came home from college the Christmas of my freshman year. My boxer Amber had been my lifeline from the time she was put in my arms when I was five years old. To make it even worse, I was so busy talking about school and my important 18-year-old self that I didn't even realize she hadn't run right up to me. Will never forgive myself for that. Know my mother was trying to spare me...I tried to do the same thing for my kids when their 8-month-old dog was hit by a car. Wish I had know then what I know now. :(

[kaybutler@mweb.]

I've got it!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3527427798_56098ed63d.jpg?v=0

It pays to have the correct URL!!! :o

I enjoyed a wonderful day at Currumbin with this lovely lady. (No, not the crocodile!) :rofl:

Hey, she runs GRANNY Day Care -- that little monster is a piece of cake. :rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl: I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing !! This is a stunning pic of our Ratty though..she is looking at that reptile with such tenderness !!! :love3:Must be missing her Grandmonkeys !!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Vallie]

Leslie and Vallie just curious....do you have a flattie

I have heaps of flatties in the flattie gallery but the last one posted was probably a while ago, not sure if it was last year or the year before.

[kaybutler@mweb.]

I have no idea what is happening and feel so left out. :-( We will be here (Albuquerque) for two nights and will try to find out a little about what is happening. I am getting cranky and need a granny fix and some scrapbooking time, but we have errands to run today.

Wifi doesn't work here but the air card works well. Yay!

:wave::wave::wave: YAY !! K is in da house !!:yippee::yippee: You have been missed !! :hug:

[Vallie]

I go back to work tonight! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: have to earn some cash for the next crop!! :tup:

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Suz: :hug: :love1: :hug: I am so sorry to read about your precious pet.

I read backwards and tried to catch up on all the news. I got the word today that my back surgery is scheduled for June 10. I am not looking forward to the day, but wish it would come and go quickly. My nerves are already getting frayed around the edges. I am just not able to scrap or anything right now.

I will be lurking and reading. :love1::hug::yahoo:------

Lots of prayers and gentle red threads Rosie :hug::hug:..roll on the big day so that you can get on with your life and come and visit OFTEN !!:pray::pray::pray:

[evergreen100]

:drumroll::drumroll: :drumroll::drumroll: :drumroll::drumroll::drumroll:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ESSEE!!!!
:yippee::yippee::yippee: :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: :applause::applause::applause: