Pennies for your thoughts part 64 - Page 3 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Japic05 · 04-23-2008, 10:32 AM

thanks for the support.

a payment plan would just cause more interest and I would rather just pay it and be done with it.

In a way, I'm kinda glad this happened. (if that makes any sense) Well, AH has started working contract labor with his new sponsor and has started going back to meetings, for about 2-3 weeks now. So, I am beginning to see some of the healthy AH start to surface back again.

Which is a good thing, but it doesn't undo all the things that have been done in the past 1 & 1/2 to 2 yrs. It doesn't undo the disrespect and financial hardships I have gone thru because of his issues. And it doesn't change my mind about the decisions I've made concerning what I want and need in our relationship.

This just shows me that he has lots of things that he will need to deal with to get his life back on tract before he can truly focus on living with me as husband and wife.

Thanks HP for the message. (I'm grateful for the message, but still pissed about the money- ok)

anvilhead · 04-23-2008, 10:34 AM

yeah sometimes ya gotta wonder what card shop God goes to huh? can't just be a nice little Hallmark with a handwritten note.........nope, sometimes HP nails the message to a 2x4 and whap us upside da head.......like we're thick or something......

Japic05 · 04-23-2008, 10:41 AM

yeah - like why did He pick the petrified wood to bop me upside the head? a gentle nudge would have been just fine with me?

Ya think i'm hard headed or something?????

oh wait, we are talkin bout me huh?

cinderellawkids · 04-23-2008, 11:22 AM

Rita, can they garnish your wages if you are head of household on earnings? I get threats all the time, but techinically all they can do is file suit against me and I make payments.

Im mad at myself Ive been spending like crazy this past week and I shouldnt have, oh well, back to reality time.

AH is supposed to leave for his job Monday am and be gone to Thursday night. Im keeping my fingers crossed, even if it only works for 1 week

cinderellawkids · 04-23-2008, 11:29 AM

Jewelz, I just found out what I would/could make in NY as a legal assistant, Clear some space I m coming up for almost double my salary

cookconfay · 04-23-2008, 11:32 AM

Rita....in Texas which is also community property state....Only thing that can be garnished from wages is Child support, a IRS Levy or student loan stuff.......are you sure this isn't just a threat? I hate to see you cough up that money for his behaviors!

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Japic05 · 04-23-2008, 12:04 PM

As a community property situation - I'm probably only liable for 1/2 anyway - but I'll have the cancelled note, can file to have the lien cancelled against our property and this will be another thing that I can show him WHY I don't want to continue living with him at this present time.

as far as Head of Household - we have no dependent children -so that doesn't count for us. just making payments only adds more interest, probably at some ungodly rate of 33.33% or something like that.

So there are advantages of doing this. There is an amount of money he should have coming to him for damages from the incident with the dog bites - he does have some permanent damage and scaring; I will be able to get my money back eventually from that.

I appreciate the suggestions - I really do.

I strongly suggest those of you who are not married to your A yet - if you do - even if the A is in recovery - I would do a pre-nup - Protect yourself financially at all cost.

This disease especially has no bounds when it comes to financial matters!!

anvilhead · 04-23-2008, 12:21 PM

dang she's sensible isn't she? Rita you just rule.....

as for me i plan on staying happily UNmarried!!!! that certainly doesn't prevent all financial disasters but with Washington also a community property state it sure saves some potential grief.

Japic05 · 04-23-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anvilhead

as for me i plan on staying happily UNmarried!!!!

Now that's a smart girl!!!!!!!!!!

Someone once asked me if I would ever re-marry if something happened to my AH & I - I calmly replied

"H#LL to the NO"

anvilhead · 04-23-2008, 12:56 PM

i'm sorry i just can't see hank and i going that route.....why mess up a good thing? oh sure i get moments when out of old habit i start playing with my ring finger (nervous habit along with smoking, biting my nails, etc) and there's no RING there and i'll sigh for just a second....i really loved my last wedding ring.....it was a combo of my engagement diamond, my mom's wedding diamond and my gramma's wedding diamond and a couple little ones on either side....somehow them being all mismatched gave it even more sparkle....i hope to one day pass that on to Renee.....

cinderellawkids · 04-23-2008, 02:01 PM

If this so called marriage Im in is ever terminated I WILL NOT be in a relationship of any kind for a very long time,

my adminstrative day got better. Boss came back from lunch with a gift certificate for me to the mall and a few court reporters offices came in with bags, cookies and coffee mugs with their names and Im a sucker for that type of stuff

Japic05 · 04-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Anvil - That will be neat to pass on to Renee.

Cindi glad your boss did that for you.

I told our secretary we should go to lunch the next day when our boss is off!!

going to Payton's game this afternoon - determined to not let the happenings with the money stuff spoil THE MAN's game - no sense bring that trash with me - gonna enjoy the game - act like nothing happened.

Visit tomorrow!!

cinderellawkids · 04-23-2008, 02:58 PM

Wishing everyone a quiet peaceful night

liveweyerd · 04-23-2008, 04:17 PM

It has taken me some time to read all of thread 63 &64 to get caught up.

Kim, please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry.

Palm, my heart aches for you. My husband is near the same situation with his son, he will be sent back to prison for around 5 years we think. Supposed to turn himself in tonight.

Anvil.....oh, I thrilled to each few words you had to tell about His Holiness, whom I am enthralled with and Mr. Tutu, whom I do not know. But I am wondering if that broadcast can be found on the net? There definitely was a reason for you to be able to have a flat that day! I would have scheduled myself unavailable.

Rita, you cracked me up out loud laughing so many times, when you were tired and had all those snappy (I mean that in a good way) comments. Esp. the one about Cleopatra and denial, as sis has just got back from Egypt and pretends to have it all together 24/7.
I would, however like permission to strangle your AH until his eyes pop, not dead, just ARRRRGGGHHHH! I intended to come on and say BONUS, COMPUTER and then I find out you have been robbed of it.

Lies, always thank you. I am sorry about you constantly having to work boundaries.
But Rita is right, and my daughter who caused me such grief, has now matured nicely and appreciates her mom. We had the best time chatting the other night and with grandson, as well.

Connie, I am with you....we deserve some let up and some smooth days! Your sense of humor is loved.

Cindi, I really appreciate you.

Wendy, so glad you are here.

And to others, I have yet to know better, and Finally....peace be with you. And to you also, Jewelz. And Amy

I am back on same old issues and lessons again. When will I learn to stay exactly on my meds, as prescribed?! When I learn to be vigilant every day! Smack upside the head, deservedly! I get everything lined out and forget to keep first things first, then bam, right back at square one. Hubs and I are getting along better than ever. YAY! Lots of stressors right now, but as long as we work and share our journies together, it's beautiful.

hugs to all!

live

anvilhead · 04-23-2008, 04:29 PM

hey Live! here's a link to the wikipedia article on Tutu...
Desmond Tutu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
when my daughter worked for Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) down in LA, she had the opportunity to meet him as well as help plan his 75th Gala Birthday Bash a couple years ago - matter of fact here's the link to the article about it!!!
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Be Honored by Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) for His 75th Birthday With the Gala Fundraiser "TUTU - ONE AMAZING NIGHT OF CELEBRATION," at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on September 18 | Market Wire | Find Article

i am pretty shameless when it comes to talking up Miss Renee!!!

i'll see if i can find anything on the Dalai Lama's tour here....
ah yes, there's a link to the webcasts Seeds of Compassion : 5-Day Gathering in Seattle if you watch the one on the final Tuesday, you HAVE to imagine me sitting next to you laughing and crying simultaneously!!!!

liveweyerd · 04-23-2008, 05:05 PM

I am trying not to pee my pants!!!!!!! Yes, I thrilled at every word you spoke because I could so imagine it, and yes, I will be sharing with you every moment of watching it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only would we giggle and cry, we would wind up in the biggest hugs! The love just flows anytime I can connect with His Holiness. I must send you a link!

***Impurrfect*** · 04-23-2008, 07:05 PM

Hi everyone!

Just took the dad, stepmom and Brit out to a steak dinner. I had promised to do this 2 Christmases ago, but life, bills and schedules got in the way. Brit has decided she needs to "grow up a bit" and has been on her best behavior...not a tantrum one in the last 3 times she's come home from her friend's. The first thing she did before she dug into her steak and shrimp scampi was to thank me. It was just a simple dinner, but our faces are wearing big smiles, and hearts are filled with love and gratitude.

Work was good this week, except for one irritating server who is only with us temporarily. Since I don't have to banish Brit to an abandoned island for bad behavior, I'm going to send my irritating server, and anvil's adm. assistant....anyone else want to send someone!

Rita - I'm so sorry about the $$ thing. I totally understand they way your thinking, but just wanted to say that with all the collection bills I'm paying, once I agree to payments, there is NO interest and one of them even knocked off $1500 of the amount I owed. Of course, if I could pay them all off, I would rather do that. I was just hoping you'd be able to get a computer and join us when you're not at work.

Kim - still sending you hugs and prayers. When my mom died, even though I KNEW she was gone, I think it took about 6 months before it really sunk in, so be gentle with yourself, okay?

Hope everyone else is having a good hump day. I'm going to sleep off my food coma here shortly!

anvilhead · 04-24-2008, 06:36 AM

well for not sleeping for doodly squat i feel pretty good this AM!? not much sleep from 2 o clock on........sigh.....but i cling to that mattress cuz i just ain't gonna get up at 3am!!!!

master chef here sliced her finger last nite....opening cheese. it was a plastic tub of blue cheese, with a foil seal under the lid, so when i put my fingers under the edge the foil was like a damn knife and zip there she goes....i rummaged around and found the ONE bandaid we had....note to self "buy bandaids!" and wrapped a paper towel to slow down the bleeding. hank of course was no help....well he did ask, from the chair, you ok? fine, but you are gonna have to finish chopping the lettuce and slicing the eggs for our chef's salad cuz i ain't bleeding all over dinner! geez....used to do that for a living did ya?

grateful for thursday. hank's payday so its good to see $$ in the bank....we've had a ton of expenses lately, including sending hank's dad some $$ for his birthday and the chimney cleaning thing and general house stuff........

a new set of birds was at the feeder last nite....northern flickers (woodpecker) and possibly a starling or two....i found this cool website that will show you all the birds native to your area, plus you can click on their songs, drove bucky nuts i tell ya....so cute with his head cocked to the side - why do dogs do that anyways? spotted eagle high in the sky, nice afternoon rainbow across the lake....

hank's off to a new job site this morning.....heading east instead of north....probably a shorter commute so that's good for him..... bucky's here with his head in my lap....wants me to say hello to everyone!

cinderellawkids · 04-24-2008, 06:59 AM

Good Morning. All is good here and Im living in today. Its been really good for being 4 hours into it.

Japic05 · 04-24-2008, 07:26 AM

Well good morning back to Mr. Bucky!!

Live it's so good to have you back visiting with us - I miss you when you're not around!!

as I miss all our pennies crew when they take breaks.

Anvil-hate you sliced the finger- I will tell you that when I was reading your post the thought popped in my head that you must have cut it on "Sharp Cheese" I know, I know - not one of my better ones - but it at least it made you smile!!!

Amy-so proud for you that you were able to treat the family to dinner - sounds like a wonderful time & how awesome for Brit to be showing some signs of maturity. Usually when girls that age start to realize that type of behavior gets more respect than the temper tantrums, the light bulb goes off and wahla you start to see the young lady develop before you.

The T-Ball game yesterday was a BLAST!! Payton did wonderful. I'll try to email a couple of photos later. He loves the game and had a great time.

It was so much fun watching them play. The other team has a little 3 yr old playing - barely big enough to hold the bat - but a real killer swing, hit the ball & took off for 3rd base!!!! HA HA HA - too precious!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful morning -

In honor of our wonderful friend Palm - I say today shall be 5.5 % - whatcha think?

cinderellawkids · 04-24-2008, 07:34 AM

I have an anouncement to make....

Mice are the nastiest creatures alive, they are good for mouse traps and food for reptiles. (and yes this is the rat lady saying this.) They stink they bite they are mean and just disgusting. Im glad I have 3 cats who agree they should be destroyed.

anvilhead · 04-24-2008, 07:34 AM

SHARP cheese :rof

and i love the visual of the little guy making a bee line for THIRD base!!! you can't BUY moments like that!!!

Japic05 · 04-24-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinderellawkids

I have an anouncement to make....

Mice are the nastiest creatures alive, they are good for mouse traps and food for reptiles. (and yes this is the rat lady saying this.) They stink they bite they are mean and just disgusting. Im glad I have 3 cats who agree they should be destroyed.

Hello - who is this and what have you done with our Cindi?

but wait - are mice & your ratties the same thing?

04-23-2008, 10:32 AM	#51 (permalink)
Japic05 Let the Food Fest Begin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,545	thanks for the support. a payment plan would just cause more interest and I would rather just pay it and be done with it. In a way, I'm kinda glad this happened. (if that makes any sense) Well, AH has started working contract labor with his new sponsor and has started going back to meetings, for about 2-3 weeks now. So, I am beginning to see some of the healthy AH start to surface back again. Which is a good thing, but it doesn't undo all the things that have been done in the past 1 & 1/2 to 2 yrs. It doesn't undo the disrespect and financial hardships I have gone thru because of his issues. And it doesn't change my mind about the decisions I've made concerning what I want and need in our relationship. This just shows me that he has lots of things that he will need to deal with to get his life back on tract before he can truly focus on living with me as husband and wife. Thanks HP for the message. (I'm grateful for the message, but still pissed about the money- ok) __________________ ". . . let the understanding, love and peace of the program grow in you One Day at a Time." From the Al-Anon Suggested Closing

04-23-2008, 10:41 AM	#53 (permalink)
Japic05 Let the Food Fest Begin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,545	yeah - like why did He pick the petrified wood to bop me upside the head? a gentle nudge would have been just fine with me? Ya think i'm hard headed or something????? oh wait, we are talkin bout me huh? __________________ ". . . let the understanding, love and peace of the program grow in you One Day at a Time." From the Al-Anon Suggested Closing

04-23-2008, 11:22 AM	#54 (permalink)
cinderellawkids Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my own little world Posts: 8,186 Blog Entries: 1	Rita, can they garnish your wages if you are head of household on earnings? I get threats all the time, but techinically all they can do is file suit against me and I make payments. Im mad at myself Ive been spending like crazy this past week and I shouldnt have, oh well, back to reality time. AH is supposed to leave for his job Monday am and be gone to Thursday night. Im keeping my fingers crossed, even if it only works for 1 week __________________

04-23-2008, 11:29 AM	#55 (permalink)
cinderellawkids Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my own little world Posts: 8,186 Blog Entries: 1	Jewelz, I just found out what I would/could make in NY as a legal assistant, Clear some space I m coming up for almost double my salary __________________

04-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#56 (permalink)
cookconfay Livin' on the EDGE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gettin kicks on Rt 66 Posts: 4,015	Rita....in Texas which is also community property state....Only thing that can be garnished from wages is Child support, a IRS Levy or student loan stuff.......are you sure this isn't just a threat? I hate to see you cough up that money for his behaviors! : __________________ I'm beautiful inside & out. I do NOT need a man in my life to validate my existence!!! Connie

04-23-2008, 10:34 AM	#52 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,045	yeah sometimes ya gotta wonder what card shop God goes to huh? can't just be a nice little Hallmark with a handwritten note.........nope, sometimes HP nails the message to a 2x4 and whap us upside da head.......like we're thick or something......

04-23-2008, 12:04 PM	#57 (permalink)
Japic05 Let the Food Fest Begin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,545	As a community property situation - I'm probably only liable for 1/2 anyway - but I'll have the cancelled note, can file to have the lien cancelled against our property and this will be another thing that I can show him WHY I don't want to continue living with him at this present time. as far as Head of Household - we have no dependent children -so that doesn't count for us. just making payments only adds more interest, probably at some ungodly rate of 33.33% or something like that. So there are advantages of doing this. There is an amount of money he should have coming to him for damages from the incident with the dog bites - he does have some permanent damage and scaring; I will be able to get my money back eventually from that. I appreciate the suggestions - I really do. I strongly suggest those of you who are not married to your A yet - if you do - even if the A is in recovery - I would do a pre-nup - Protect yourself financially at all cost. This disease especially has no bounds when it comes to financial matters!! __________________ ". . . let the understanding, love and peace of the program grow in you One Day at a Time." From the Al-Anon Suggested Closing

04-23-2008, 12:21 PM	#58 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,045	dang she's sensible isn't she? Rita you just rule..... as for me i plan on staying happily UNmarried!!!! that certainly doesn't prevent all financial disasters but with Washington also a community property state it sure saves some potential grief.

04-23-2008, 12:56 PM	#60 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,045	i'm sorry i just can't see hank and i going that route.....why mess up a good thing? oh sure i get moments when out of old habit i start playing with my ring finger (nervous habit along with smoking, biting my nails, etc) and there's no RING there and i'll sigh for just a second....i really loved my last wedding ring.....it was a combo of my engagement diamond, my mom's wedding diamond and my gramma's wedding diamond and a couple little ones on either side....somehow them being all mismatched gave it even more sparkle....i hope to one day pass that on to Renee.....

04-23-2008, 02:01 PM	#61 (permalink)
cinderellawkids Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my own little world Posts: 8,186 Blog Entries: 1	If this so called marriage Im in is ever terminated I WILL NOT be in a relationship of any kind for a very long time, my adminstrative day got better. Boss came back from lunch with a gift certificate for me to the mall and a few court reporters offices came in with bags, cookies and coffee mugs with their names and Im a sucker for that type of stuff __________________

04-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#62 (permalink)
Japic05 Let the Food Fest Begin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,545	Anvil - That will be neat to pass on to Renee. Cindi glad your boss did that for you. I told our secretary we should go to lunch the next day when our boss is off!! going to Payton's game this afternoon - determined to not let the happenings with the money stuff spoil THE MAN's game - no sense bring that trash with me - gonna enjoy the game - act like nothing happened. Visit tomorrow!! __________________ ". . . let the understanding, love and peace of the program grow in you One Day at a Time." From the Al-Anon Suggested Closing

04-23-2008, 02:58 PM	#63 (permalink)
cinderellawkids Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my own little world Posts: 8,186 Blog Entries: 1	Wishing everyone a quiet peaceful night __________________

04-23-2008, 04:17 PM	#64 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,213 Blog Entries: 5	It has taken me some time to read all of thread 63 &64 to get caught up. Kim, please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry. Palm, my heart aches for you. My husband is near the same situation with his son, he will be sent back to prison for around 5 years we think. Supposed to turn himself in tonight. Anvil.....oh, I thrilled to each few words you had to tell about His Holiness, whom I am enthralled with and Mr. Tutu, whom I do not know. But I am wondering if that broadcast can be found on the net? There definitely was a reason for you to be able to have a flat that day! I would have scheduled myself unavailable. Rita, you cracked me up out loud laughing so many times, when you were tired and had all those snappy (I mean that in a good way) comments. Esp. the one about Cleopatra and denial, as sis has just got back from Egypt and pretends to have it all together 24/7. I would, however like permission to strangle your AH until his eyes pop, not dead, just ARRRRGGGHHHH! I intended to come on and say BONUS, COMPUTER and then I find out you have been robbed of it. Lies, always thank you. I am sorry about you constantly having to work boundaries. But Rita is right, and my daughter who caused me such grief, has now matured nicely and appreciates her mom. We had the best time chatting the other night and with grandson, as well. Connie, I am with you....we deserve some let up and some smooth days! Your sense of humor is loved. Cindi, I really appreciate you. Wendy, so glad you are here. And to others, I have yet to know better, and Finally....peace be with you. And to you also, Jewelz. And Amy I am back on same old issues and lessons again. When will I learn to stay exactly on my meds, as prescribed?! When I learn to be vigilant every day! Smack upside the head, deservedly! I get everything lined out and forget to keep first things first, then bam, right back at square one. Hubs and I are getting along better than ever. YAY! Lots of stressors right now, but as long as we work and share our journies together, it's beautiful. hugs to all! live __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

04-23-2008, 04:29 PM	#65 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,045	hey Live! here's a link to the wikipedia article on Tutu... Desmond Tutu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia when my daughter worked for Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) down in LA, she had the opportunity to meet him as well as help plan his 75th Gala Birthday Bash a couple years ago - matter of fact here's the link to the article about it!!! Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Be Honored by Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) for His 75th Birthday With the Gala Fundraiser "TUTU - ONE AMAZING NIGHT OF CELEBRATION," at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on September 18 \| Market Wire \| Find Article i am pretty shameless when it comes to talking up Miss Renee!!! i'll see if i can find anything on the Dalai Lama's tour here.... ah yes, there's a link to the webcasts Seeds of Compassion : 5-Day Gathering in Seattle if you watch the one on the final Tuesday, you HAVE to imagine me sitting next to you laughing and crying simultaneously!!!!

04-23-2008, 05:05 PM	#66 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,213 Blog Entries: 5	I am trying not to pee my pants!!!!!!! Yes, I thrilled at every word you spoke because I could so imagine it, and yes, I will be sharing with you every moment of watching it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only would we giggle and cry, we would wind up in the biggest hugs! The love just flows anytime I can connect with His Holiness. I must send you a link! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

04-23-2008, 07:05 PM	#67 (permalink)
*Impurrfect* Community Greeter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,627	Hi everyone! Just took the dad, stepmom and Brit out to a steak dinner. I had promised to do this 2 Christmases ago, but life, bills and schedules got in the way. Brit has decided she needs to "grow up a bit" and has been on her best behavior...not a tantrum one in the last 3 times she's come home from her friend's. The first thing she did before she dug into her steak and shrimp scampi was to thank me. It was just a simple dinner, but our faces are wearing big smiles, and hearts are filled with love and gratitude. Work was good this week, except for one irritating server who is only with us temporarily. Since I don't have to banish Brit to an abandoned island for bad behavior, I'm going to send my irritating server, and anvil's adm. assistant....anyone else want to send someone! Rita - I'm so sorry about the $$ thing. I totally understand they way your thinking, but just wanted to say that with all the collection bills I'm paying, once I agree to payments, there is NO interest and one of them even knocked off $1500 of the amount I owed. Of course, if I could pay them all off, I would rather do that. I was just hoping you'd be able to get a computer and join us when you're not at work. Kim - still sending you hugs and prayers. When my mom died, even though I KNEW she was gone, I think it took about 6 months before it really sunk in, so be gentle with yourself, okay? Hope everyone else is having a good hump day. I'm going to sleep off my food coma here shortly! __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer

04-24-2008, 06:36 AM	#68 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,045	well for not sleeping for doodly squat i feel pretty good this AM!? not much sleep from 2 o clock on........sigh.....but i cling to that mattress cuz i just ain't gonna get up at 3am!!!! master chef here sliced her finger last nite....opening cheese. it was a plastic tub of blue cheese, with a foil seal under the lid, so when i put my fingers under the edge the foil was like a damn knife and zip there she goes....i rummaged around and found the ONE bandaid we had....note to self "buy bandaids!" and wrapped a paper towel to slow down the bleeding. hank of course was no help....well he did ask, from the chair, you ok? fine, but you are gonna have to finish chopping the lettuce and slicing the eggs for our chef's salad cuz i ain't bleeding all over dinner! geez....used to do that for a living did ya? grateful for thursday. hank's payday so its good to see $$ in the bank....we've had a ton of expenses lately, including sending hank's dad some $$ for his birthday and the chimney cleaning thing and general house stuff........ a new set of birds was at the feeder last nite....northern flickers (woodpecker) and possibly a starling or two....i found this cool website that will show you all the birds native to your area, plus you can click on their songs, drove bucky nuts i tell ya....so cute with his head cocked to the side - why do dogs do that anyways? spotted eagle high in the sky, nice afternoon rainbow across the lake.... hank's off to a new job site this morning.....heading east instead of north....probably a shorter commute so that's good for him..... bucky's here with his head in my lap....wants me to say hello to everyone!

04-24-2008, 06:59 AM	#69 (permalink)
cinderellawkids Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my own little world Posts: 8,186 Blog Entries: 1	Good Morning. All is good here and Im living in today. Its been really good for being 4 hours into it. __________________

04-24-2008, 07:26 AM	#70 (permalink)
Japic05 Let the Food Fest Begin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,545	Well good morning back to Mr. Bucky!! Live it's so good to have you back visiting with us - I miss you when you're not around!! as I miss all our pennies crew when they take breaks. Anvil-hate you sliced the finger- I will tell you that when I was reading your post the thought popped in my head that you must have cut it on "Sharp Cheese" I know, I know - not one of my better ones - but it at least it made you smile!!! Amy-so proud for you that you were able to treat the family to dinner - sounds like a wonderful time & how awesome for Brit to be showing some signs of maturity. Usually when girls that age start to realize that type of behavior gets more respect than the temper tantrums, the light bulb goes off and wahla you start to see the young lady develop before you. The T-Ball game yesterday was a BLAST!! Payton did wonderful. I'll try to email a couple of photos later. He loves the game and had a great time. It was so much fun watching them play. The other team has a little 3 yr old playing - barely big enough to hold the bat - but a real killer swing, hit the ball & took off for 3rd base!!!! HA HA HA - too precious! Hope everyone is having a wonderful morning - In honor of our wonderful friend Palm - I say today shall be 5.5 % - whatcha think? __________________ ". . . let the understanding, love and peace of the program grow in you One Day at a Time." From the Al-Anon Suggested Closing

04-24-2008, 07:34 AM	#71 (permalink)
cinderellawkids Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my own little world Posts: 8,186 Blog Entries: 1	I have an anouncement to make.... Mice are the nastiest creatures alive, they are good for mouse traps and food for reptiles. (and yes this is the rat lady saying this.) They stink they bite they are mean and just disgusting. Im glad I have 3 cats who agree they should be destroyed. __________________

04-24-2008, 07:34 AM	#72 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,045	SHARP cheese :rof and i love the visual of the little guy making a bee line for THIRD base!!! you can't BUY moments like that!!!