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Judy - Who uses the pet door....those are your babies!!!
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All this cleaning is making me hungry for those beans Lillian. (I won't mention that I just got back from taking my mom go get her car from the repair shop - I beat her home even though I stopped at the grocery store and got a few things for dinner tonight and tomorrow and picked myself up a snack (cracker Jacks - yumm).
I think that I have discovered a way to help everyone here....
You are getting sleepy, very sleepy, your eyelids are getting heavy, very heavy, Bruce put down that eyeliner, you are getting very sleepy. Now when I clap my hands and your eyes open you will awaken feeling refreshed and your house will seem to be cleaner.
Ok - how many people have cleaner houses?
A whole bag of cracker jacks gone - it must have been whoever was here cleaning up while I was resting earlier.
LOL
Annette
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I did try and sleep a little late. But a friend sent me a text message and I need to take my mom to pick up her car at the Dealer. I ran to the post office and picked up a letter and I'm now back to the computer waiting for mom and guess I'll review my information for mondays hearing. Sigh. I will take a break this afternoon and go get my nails done later.
It is already warming up out there. If I was in better shape I might walk up and get my mom's car it is less than a mile away. Me walk - nevermind.
I hope everyone is going out and having fun today - I will check back in later.
Annette
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Eric - Bud's picture is great but I wanted to point out that the round one below the two straight ones is not necessary. It is really funny because I have one on my computer power cord but not on my calculator adapter. I know I purchased an adapter many many many years ago when I was in the Navy and we were going to Spain, France, Africa, Singapore so I don't know why they wouldn't have one here if you can't find one.
Oh you know what - I bet I know what kind of plug they gave you - it is the one they use for huge appliances like washing machines.
If you go back you are looking for one that carries much lower voltage - I want to say 240 or even 120.
Hope this helps.
Annette
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Lillian, maybe the letter from the management was a blessing in disguise. Now you will have your car and be able to pay the cost off slowly. Seems to me it would be better to do the bus rides when summer starts to fade - it's just too darn hot out there right now to walk all those miles. I know I was worried about how you were making it so I am glad to hear that your nephew is helping you out - makes me have hope for my nephew!
Annette
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What's up - where is everyone - don't you know you have to check in early to start your weekend early. I have work to do - wait a minute - I have goofing off to do - well I have a lot of work to do which will probably make me do a lot of goofing off. (Is it 5 yet?)
The mornings are so pleasant - the drive into work is nice and cool - perfect for sleeping. What is wrong with this world making us go to work on such pretty days.
I am looking forward to a busy weekend preparing for the nephews disciplinary hearing on Monday - can't think of anything else right now - not even work - I am totally OCD and I seriously think I may need to go and see someone after this circus is over (will it ever stop?).
Anyway - I better attempt to work - or look like I am doing so because I have to leave early this afternoon to drop the kid off at his mentors house. (He has now gone to 3 AA meetings - seriously he is doing well - knock on wood!!!!)
Annette
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Bruce - I have learned a lesson today - that I should not be taking a drink when I read these posts - because - gay bull - literally laughed out loud at that one.
Eric- Four hour gym workout - I am in serious trouble - you and Keith are gonna leave me in the dust walking places. Four hours - okay - tell the truth is this a gym that has good looking women in it or are you really working four hours. I'm tired thinking about that one.
We do have a two pin type of plug so I hope it works - If I am sure we can find one at an electronics store. I won't admit it but I had to "google" the roku box thing myself.
I am going to work on my "speech" to give to the review board this weekend. Although there may be an issue with me attending - because they are saying my mom is the only one that can as his "guardian" - so I have the court order, a power of attorney and a really mean attitude to go in with on Monday. I will worry about alternatives after they decide. But I did start doing a little research on "homeschooling" - I will be devastated if they really kick him out. I know it's tomorrow there but I hope you check back and read this tomorrow.
I need to get my mind on writing now,
Annette
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Good morning all - a nice cool morning on the way to work. Of course by the time I leave it will be dripping hot. I hate to jinx things but so far (well 4 hours into my day) it has been a nice day. I mean seriously - it's Thursday and I haven't done a lick of work. I was reading the Student Code of Conduct. No, yes, no, yes I am not obsessed with defending my nephew. We have a disciplinary review hearing on Monday and they want to expel him for a year. Obviously I want otherwise and so I am trying to come up with a million reasons for them to give him another chance. I mean after all I have given him about a zillion and I'm feeling pretty darn good about it. (Excuse me while I go knock on a thousand pieces of wood!)
Bud - I will have to investigate that Netflix. I have gotten so used to buying myself a movie or season so I have two huge bookcases of movies (all in alphabetical order!). I am having trouble going from real paper "books" to the kindle that Keith bought me. My family has always been huge readers and if I can ever finish reading all the books I have been carrying with me for 20 years I will start turning my collection into e-literature.
Bruce - I am guessing you have a different kind of "flower" smell with all the animals. I know Keith's sister has a huge field next to his house and sometimes with 6 horses well it isn't an orchid smell. I know what you mean about some flower smells being overwhelming. I have the same problem with some of the stronger fragrances and let's not even talk about perfume. I swear I have been amazed at some of the respiratory therapists at the hospital recently (for my mom not me). They walk in after bathing in some horrible smelling stuff. I have always thought that like not blocking the doorways into buildings with smoke - work places should have an "odor" free environment. There are just too many people out there that are allergic and/or have breathing problems.
Ann - I have tried to post 3 times now and 3 people were faster than me - of course I am in the same mode as you. Someone has stopped our clocks up here in Virginia too. It may be because I haven't done any work yet - I don't know - but I'll get right on it - well I need to do something first - right. All this talk of retirement - sigh - I have been 29 of 21 years now so I still have way too many work years to go. I was telling my nephew a story about having to get glasses when I turned 30 - and that little smartie pants said "But you are only 29" - I am smiling - with my fingers, toes, ankles, etc. crossed that he stays this "normal" kid.
is anybody watching Master Chef? No one ever cooks my favorite meal - I mean seriously - it is very very hard to cook a hamburger and decent crispy fries. Yummm. I may even go get one tonight - there was a time when I could eat them every day. Lately with all the stress my stomach doesn't really want much of anything. Well except for 3 ice cream cones, or a whole package of pinwheels - see I told you a hamburger was good for me. I used to say it covers most of the food pyramid - bread, vegetable, meat (no not red - make mine well done!), green lettuce, and if you throw in some baked beans it covers all the good stuff. Anyway, they want to cook some really weird stuff - how on earth would ordinary people know all this stuff - I've never even seen it on menus. (Generally - in case you didn't know - I'm from Texas - me like cow.)
Ok - who has fun plans for this weekend?
Annette
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Ann - doesn't it make you want to do the story theme with song titles....then you could be 'Dancin in the Moonlight' in 'Margaretta-ville' (I know I need spelling lessons.)
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The weather started getting rough....and they were Bewitched by the waves. While in the hammock I Dreamed of Jeanie and could not Name That Tune on the radio. I am hunting for the Bachelor who is willing to participate on another island, Survivor Island, with me. We will not be part of America's Most Wanted or on a future Cops. Does the person that started this interesting tale know any of the Female Cops of Broward County.
I am not repeat not a reality show junkie - and while America's Got Talent, well honestly I can't tell you mine because it involves Covert Affairs which uses Grey's Anatomy in Private Practice. I'm signing off to go to American Bandstand for dinner.
Ann has created a monster! (Not a cookie monster on Sesame Street though).
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LaDonna, heartbreaking story to read - as you know there are a lot of those. You wrote with such strength that I'm sure everyone here will be honored to read your words. I cannot imagine what it is like to be going through something like this with your mom. I think that her taking over the arrangements may be just to give her something to "do" - it cannot be easy for your father or your family. I know that being in a care giving situation is tough mentally and physically and I hope that you go on your vacation if at all possible. It will give you a break and a chance to smile with your kids - which with all the running around a parent does is not all that easy by itself. Your mom will understand -
Check back with us soon,
Annette
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We can call the Masterchef to create a new meal using Deadliest Catch crabs and invite the Young and the Restless folks over to watch Lawrence Welk while All My Children are Finding Nemo.
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Well it's already afternoon and I am just getting here. That's right folks - had a horrible afternoon and somewhat better morning. Nephews probation officer called and said the judge had issued a detention order because of the drinking episode that happened 10 days ago. I could bring him in and go to arraignment this morning or she would take him this morning and we would go to court tomorrow. It killed me and I cried all the way - but i took him in yesterday because it meant less time "in" for him. So we went to court this morning and he was released - thank God. He understood - he hugged me today - he smiled at me - he knew how very much it hurt me yesterday. He is actually at home with my mom and his mentor will pick him up later and take him out to eat and then to an AA meeting. So perhaps in the long run - he will stay the new kid I have been seeing the last 10 days. Turning my "hope" on.
Eric - as you can tell from all the beautiful brochures we don't have the awesome castles and scenery that you have in Scotland - I saw the facebook pictures last night. Wow - just beautiful. I think there are some plantation houses that are the USA equivalents but nothing as historic as a honest to goodness castle. You may have to drag me out but we will find something to do I'm sure. So looking forward to it. (Keith is too.)
While my mom was in the hospital I had her cleaning lady come over and do my bathrooms and dust. Gosh that was hard work - I had so much cleaning to do before she came - I totally understand what Judy means.
Sara - I am so sad that you have to go through all the nausea - hopefully someone here has offered a non-medicinal solution that will work for you. Don't give up something has to help.
Judy (KW) - I want to be boring for a minute - no mom - no nephew - just me and a puzzle, or me and a DVD or me and Facebook. That's really what I want - I want my desire to play Facebook back. Now I'm just too darn tired to do much of anything.
I totally missed the tomato sandwich conversation. I love tomatoes - but never liked just tomato sandwiches. I'm not a big pepper person either but I can sure go for some bread with creme gravy and a tomato on top. Yummm - my grandma used to make hamburger gravy (not as good as the old stovetop roast gravy but Yumm) Bet you can't tell I didn't eat breakfast or lunch today.
Bud - my nephew was showing me the other day a bunch of free movies on my Comcast - and tv series. I am a very bad girl - I got into the habit of going to Best Buy every week and seeing what is on sale. They have oodles and oodles of series and there is no end to what I would be willing to watch. I am on Season Six of NCIS right now. I have to carry around a two page list of all the movies and series I have so I don't buy duplicates. They should have meetings for me like.....Hi my name is Annette and I am a series DVD addict.
I guess I have procrastinated about enough for now - I better accomplish something here at work - oh wait - tree pretty. You may not believe this but yesterday - I walked around the whole building - it must be close to 100 miles. (Well a good 1/2 a mile and for me that was pretty darn close to 100 miles.) Now that is procrastination!
I'll check back in a bit - thanks for listening....reading.....
Annette
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Good morning all - another hot day a-cookin out there. For some reason I am just really tired today -- it might be that I have a boat load of work to do and someone took my paddle.
I'm about over all the counseling people that the Department of Social Services keeps sending. Now they are insisting on him seeing someone from Home4Good even though I have him going to meetings twice a week and participating in the other Boys to Men Group. What sucks is that I am the one that feels like a prisoner. Tomorrow morning we have a meeting with the probation officer - and no matter what I have to get permission for him to stay with my mom during the day - or I lose my job and she can have him....hmmm - (stop thinking like that Annnette). I told my mom and that lady they could do their meetings at mom's and they want at least 3 hours a week. I said fine as long as he can go to his AA meetings with his sponsor that is just fine. Cause that appears to be helping the most.
Really and truly I wish I could go back in time and become a lawyer so I could fight some of this nonsense. All paper and no real help. Absolutely amazing. Let's beat the poor kid up about all his problems over and over and never ever mention how well he is doing today, right now in this moment - which is what fighting any addition is all about.
Anyway - I am not addicted to work. But if I don't do any I might be looking for a park bench to sleep on so off I go. I'll check back in soon.
Annette
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Good morning - well how good can it really be it is Monday after all.
So exciting to read of your travels Eric - Always on the go - I am afraid Judy is right you may find us dull in comparison. Or perhaps you will show us how to have a bit of fun. I know we have just got to find an easy place to go watch the fireworks on Monday - I'm not much for crowds but there has to be a party somewhere for July 4th.
I did have a good Saturday - my mom may not be totally with it yet - but she went off to the grocery store and drove thru the drive through to pick up her medications.
I wish I could snap my fingers and all of this work would be done - but no such luck. I have a lot of writing to do this week and that doesn't include the notes I have to prepare to defend the kid at his disciplinary review committee on the 20th. I have the words just not so certain I have the heart to really defend the brat. We go visit his probation officer tomorrow so is his urinalysis is clean - that will lean me in his favor. I also intend to say he has got to stay with my mom during the day - I just can't have a teenager at work all day and have them not say anything. Although the only thing they care about is the streaming of movies - use/cost of the internet. I figure I haven't played a facebook game in several weeks he should darn well be able to watch a movie.
Oh well - it's a gloomy Monday here - we are expecting showers - which is okay since I am in the back office and I am supposed to be strapped to the chair working. I think I have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) otherwise known as I just don't feel like working today disorder - the only cure is a vacation!
Annette
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Good afternoon everyone. Had a good night - didn't have to go anywhere the director of the program that took the kid white water rafting dropped him off about 8 p.m. last night. All things being equal I thought things were going well. Then we went to the grocery store today. We were going to hunt for a couple of pairs of shorts for the kid - but "he had to go to the bathroom right now" - so off he went. Twenty plus minutes later I am already at the end of my standing up without my back hurting time and no kid. So Keith goes and checks the bathroom at the front and back of the store - no kid. I send him two text messages the 2nd indicating that I was calling the police - still no kid. Keith goes to walk around the store and just happened to find him and a little girl sitting on the dog food. (Although I really really wanted to text his girlfriend why I took his phone away - I refrained since the little girl he had his arm draped around is a friend of his girlfriend - so I'm thinking she will find out soon enough.) So even though he lied and is in trouble for that at least it was not drug related - so it may just be something that turns into a family joke eventually. I'll have to tell you the story about my daughter and $7.50 some time. - When everyone is feeling better cause I don't want to cause any damage when everyone is rolling on the floor laughing.
Judy (MI) - As long as you are getting the rest you need then it doesn't matter when you sleep - I think that everyone here understands the mental aerobics that you are playing worrying about what is going to happen - not to mention the other worries you have swimming around up there. Just remember - like you offered me - if you need to talk I will listen.
Judy (KW) - I lived down in the keys for a year so I understand about all the different creatures that love the weather in the keys. I know that I have gotten into the habit of changing the sheets every week and the pillow cases twice a week. I do like sleeping on fresh clean pillows and my nephew is allergic to every grass out there - and yes pets too but a house is just not a home without a cat. Aside from that - I'm glad you got to play in the dirt - that has to be rejuvenating even if it is hot - sweating to the mums can't be all that bad....lol.
Paulette - Keith was telling me his dad had a new liner put in and there was already a whole in it and now they are giving him a hard time about fixing it. So be careful - I was gonna say be careful putting it in then I decided I should say have them be careful as you supervise them putting it in.
I am procrastinating like crazy - I need to get busy writing up my speech for the kids disciplinary review committee meeting on January 20th but I just keep putting it off.
He went to an AA meeting Friday and is going to another one Tuesday - his attitude about that part of everything is really so much better. Now we just need to work on the teenager part of him that thinks he has to lie about every little thing.
I hope Eric is having a good trip this weekend. I'm guessing Bud is out fishing. I hope everyone is out having fun.
Annette
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I wish I had gotten up earlier - I stayed up and had a great DVD night and now I am waiting for Keith. Later we are going out to eat then pick up the kid after he had a day out white water rafting.
Judy - I know that I have had some terrible ups and downs the last two years. I am so very lucky and yet I can't stop the mental ups and downs. That's just part of what we go through. Then in order to have our caregivers remain strong I think they need a little TLC sometimes too. How are we all supposed to be so strong when this so very badly weakens us. I don't know how caregivers or survivors get through this sometimes. I think that Keith put up with a very "witchy" Annette many days.
I certainly do not have an answer - but you have my ears if you need them, and you have as many virtual hugs as you need.
Annette
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I am expecting the call to pick mom up any time. It will be a quick trip to drop her off then back to work until 4 when I will take Marco for his swimming / meeting night. Run pick up mom some staples that had to be thrown away - then I will hide out at home - - free from 15 year olds - it is so exciting please don't tell too many people or something will break it. (Keith is going home so he can mow his yard and come into town early tomorrow.)
I just don't know what to do with myself. Wait - I have some DVR shows, I have my puzzle I am working on and I believe I have a pillow and blanket that are just waiting for me to relax!!!
There is also of course Facebook - do you realize I don't even remember when the last time I played a game. I was trying to return gifts there for a while but I have just been too down to play. I'm not so certain that that will change but I'm feeling pretty darn good today.
I'll check back in here later,
Annette
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I am excited now - - the guy from Boys To Men called and I am going to drop Marco off at his place at 5 and they are going to play in his pool and then go to a NA meeting - - free time - - free time - - free time - - free time
Bet you can't tell I'm excited.
I may even just run into Food Lion and get mom her milk, bread and orange juice (even though it is more $ than at Wal-Mart) - - who cares - tonight is free time!!!!!!!!
Is it 5 yet - you stopped those clocks - - free time - -
Annette
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Wait a minute - - the Air most certainly does need you! I look forward to reading everyone's post. And when it is a quiet day I think that we have become close enough friends that we worry. I know that with the weather turning nice (well it was for a second now it is just overwhelmingly hot) that many members get out and overdo and by they come in to relax and hydrate the sun has worn them out. And the most important thing becomes stretching out after a shower and watching "stupid" television.
Everyone is important on the air - I like everyone to check in - and I really like new members to check in. Like Judy said...."We are family.." if I had an ounce of singing blood you would have heard the tune behind that - if you can sing please sing that part out loud.
Annette
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Good morning, feeling pretty chipper this morning - It is after all Friday.
My mom is getting out of the rehab facility sometime, of course I will have to go to the grocery store for her since we decided that 100 degrees just was not what we wanted to be running around in. So we went home and fought like aunt and teenager.
Oh, my daughter texted me yesterday that my grandson (4) got 2 staples in his head. His favorite thing is spinning - well he spun and tripped over an ottoman and crashed his head into the corner of the wall. And after much flirting with all the nurses they put 2 staples in the wound. He cried when they did that but was all flirt before and after that. I swear if my daughter isn't in the emergency room one of the kids has banged up something. That is why she needed two girls not boys.
Anyway - I'm off to work for a good while this morning - need to do some catching up.
Annette
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Oh my goodness Judy (MI) - spasms kinda resolved - and now hernia acting up. I know you won't believe me when I say that cleaning is right up there with exercise and we must do that in moderation. So I'm hoping that it's just your tummy telling you to take it easy (could be some stress too because it's hard to go to the meeting with the thought of the loss).
I tried to help you out because I stayed home and in bed yesterday. (My stomach feels much better - must have done something wrong if I didn't help you too.) Maybe I'll have to take 1/2 a day tomorrow and just go home when they let my mom out of the rehab place.
Wait a minute - my shoulder is hurting - it is looking like 1/2 day for sure tomorrow.
I hope you feel better Judy,
Annette
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Ok - now we have to eat fish. I know Bud lives in Texas and I'm from Texas but - I'm a bad girl, bad bad bad - I will take a medium well to well done - hamburger, steak, meatloaf, etc. or maybe some pork chops, ham steaks, bacon, REAL TEXAS tamales, etc.
I will say that I like fried shrimp with lots of butter. Any other fish has to be well covered with breading and fried and nicely hidden in home made tauter sauce, yumm.
Now I am hungry and it is only 2 p.m. I may have to stop at 5 Guys (Burger Place) on the way home - after I go by and see mom, pick up prescriptions, get gas, run by the guitar store to see if they have a special washer for the brats $450 guitar - sigh. How many tums are you allowed in a day?
And it's hot out there - I did make him walk with me to the mail box - lazy slug wouldn't go make copies for me.
Check in later,
Annette
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Good morning everyone. I am at work today - really need to get some of that stuff done - I may be taking a stack home over the weekend dealing with all the nephew issues and having to cart my mom home tomorrow - - yep - she is getting out of rehab - even after having a little fall the other day. It will be a nice weekend though (crossing fingers). Marco is going to be gone all afternoon on Saturday - he is going on a white water rafting journey with the Boys To Men group he is joining. They seem very nice and get together twice a month. And the director said that he would help Marco find a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Which I really would like to try a couple this weekend as we have a meeting with his probation officer Tuesday. And I am trying to get his Disciplinary Review Hearing scheduled to find out if he is going to be allowed to return to school or expelled for a year. Sigh. Now I know why my stomach is all nerves.
My brain is mush trying to keep all the things straight - how are parents supposed to handle this -
Lilly - I almost lost my post as I posted at the same time as you - I hope you are feeling better. In fact Judy (KW) the excitement of getting home will keep you going and the nap you want to take later is well worth it - in fact I would be more than willing to take a nap at the same time this evening - yep - not a problem - I might even be able to take one sitting here at the desk - I'll get back to you on that one.
Anyway - I need to get some stuff done at work so I'll check back in later.
Annette
Monday's Air
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Good Morning - well it's Monday so I'm not so certain it's good - I refuse to look out and see. I got some new pretty shoes yesterday and it was wet out this morning - I wore them anyway.
My nephew was a slug all weekend - he has been running a temperature of over 100. Not sure what is causing it - just hoping it doesn't come my way and he is better to go on his weekend trip next weekend.
I worked on a speech and questions for every witness - so I am prepared to go whatever way this thing goes today. If they decide to recommend expulsion - then i am prepared to get a lawyer to fight it. I honestly think the supreme court helped me out Thursday with the new ruling on requiring that a student be read their Miranda Rights before questioned regarding any activity in which criminal charges could be forthcoming. I'm still stressed to the max - but we shall see.
Anyway - want to get busy so I won't feel bad when I don't come back after 2p.m. this afternoon.
I will check back in on everyone.
Annette