TerriDoodle

Awww!!!! What a good teacher you were!! All this talk about kids going off to school has me all sentimental!! All the folks around my office are more my age...and many have kids going off to college now for their first year away from home!!! Now THAT will put a lump in your throat!!! I am so glad mine is staying at home this first year. I don't think I could take it!:tongue_smilie:

:musical_note:I love my Violets:musical_note: :tongue_smilie:Oh yes I do.... :biggrin: :musical_note:I love my Violets:musical_note: :musical_note:And I'll be true...:tt1: :musical_note:When I'm not with them:musical_note: :musical_note:I'm bluuuuuuue:musical_note: :musical_note:Oh, Violets I love you!:musical_note: :biggrin:

Pamela - Well he's referred to that space in between "the trigger" and "the eating" as what needs to be fixed...so I imagine he is going somewhere like, "It's okay to sit with your feelings for a while...journal, appropriately re-direct your response, re-claim your power, blah blah blah." LOL We'll see!? Better be damn revolutionary, that's all I gotta say!

I'll do it today at lunch! I"m always looking for a good excuse to get out of this HOLE!! 'in the mood'...LOL!! Did you find that you wanted to eat?? (See, I'm reading!) Haydee - I don't envy that chore of yours!! It took us months to go thru my mom's stuff, but then again she was downsizing from 1600 sq ft+ attic+ garage, to 500 sq feet with only one closet!! Now she's down to a bed and 1/2 of a closet! TracyinKS - Well, I guess that's about the best you can expect from Charles! At least he wasn't a raving lunatic about it! I'm so proud of you for sticking up for yourself and setting higher standards for your marriage. My ex-husband used to rage and call me all kinds of horrible names in front of my then-4 year old son. That's where I drew the line and he crossed it!

Tracy - There's an Academy right by my office... what size/style and I'll be happy to go look.

Tracy- So how'd it go on the phone with DH last night? Things settling down at all?

Janie - I'm reading Knitting Club, too......and I also find it a bit slow. Wondering how it made the bestseller list!? Sheri - Welcome!! And major congratulations to you on losing that 80#!! You are my hero today!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE your hair Tracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!! Really!!! What a great move on your part!! Just wonderful! You did a great job styling it yourself this morning, too!

Would somebody please email the latest address list?....I don't have access to my old computer and the list is filed on it. :whatchutalkingabout

Pam, I started reading the book, but I'm only on about page 10....i've been busy making your jewelry! I'm glad to hear it's worth reading. Maybe I'll curl up with it tonight.

COULD YOU STAY HERE OR WHAT??? OMG! Vacation New Braunfels - Lil Ponderosa - Canyon Lake Texas (TX)

Tracy, so let me get this straight?! He threatens you with divorce, then you go to your sisters, then he begs you to come home?? OMG!!!! But the blocking you in thing at the daycare would scare the shit out of me! Been there done that!! Being caged in like that just sends me over the top....I get like a crazed baboon if someone backs me into a corner or blocks my exit in any way!! But hey, you're skinny now so who the hell cares about all that other stuff?! LOL!!! WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Last weekend in June works for me also. Ok, so there are two problems to consider regarding taking a cruise: 1) The vast majority of them sail from Florida....which would be a day-long trip for a few of you. 2) Yes, you can get cruises from Galveston or New Orleans, but there are only a few choices. Out of Galveston there are two around our dates: one is a 5 day ($659) and the other is a 7 day ($979). There is a 4 day out of New Orleans ($479) but it departs June 18. So in order to maximize our options, you have to depart from Florida...Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, etc. If we do that, then that adds a lot of travel time for some people. So if we move back to the 'middle' of the country again...that's where Texas lies! Which makes sense for all the same reasons it did in May. And again, in order for it to work for everyone, think of areas that are in the middle of the country and around MAJOR hubs. Is there anything we can get to through Chicago?? I'm clueless about the north. Judy? Any ideas? I'm open to anything at all.... I'm just throwing these thoughts out there.

(((TracyinKS)))) What the hell, girlfriend?? What is his freakin' problem??

Well, Kat...not everything in Colorado is 'off season' in the summer. Many places that aren't ski resorts consider the summer as peak season. So a ski resort is best for the summer....but then they are hours away from Denver and CO Springs. I checked on a few in Woodland Park but they are only rentable by the week. There is one that is doable and is way cool, Colorado Bed and Breakfast Inn Lodging Pikes Peak Cascade CO but is $850 a night for the whole lodge....probably close to $100/night/person. Beautiful place, check it out. I think a cruise is sounding better and better all the time. That way if DH's want to come there is stuff for them to do. I'll check on Galveston and New Orleans departures.

2nd half of June works for me the best. The kids and I take our annual vacation to the hill country to meet with other families the 1st weekend in June and we can't miss that. The only objection I have about Phoenix or Sedona is that spas are expensive, aren't they? I know when I went to one (once!) in Austin, the weekend ended up costing me like $600 and I only got a massage and an exfoliation. I just wasn't all that impressed. The UPside is that Phoenix is a pretty good travel hub. My hubby wouldn't come unless we did a cruise. Seems like we're all in agreement (?) that the best part of last years' trip was just sitting on the patio in our pajamas and gabbing....am I right? Although Gruene Hall was a hoot, too. So that's why I mentioned a lake house or beach house type activity....or LACK of activity...where we can get some serious patio time. I've traveled around Colorado quite a bit and the closest neat-o town to a 'hub' is Woodland Park....maybe 40 mins outside of Colorado Springs. Dang, I wish we could afford the Broadmoor...that place is incredible!!! When I win the lottery, I'll treat you all! Just for grins, can ya'll check to see what kind of travel nightmare it would be for each of you to get to Colorado Springs...say by 2:00?

Suzie - I, too, think it is your responsibility to tell his parents ....if for no other reason than so they can toss his room! (Did you say how old he is? I missed it if you did.) This is how the trouble with my son started and it turned out that the poor kid was self-medicating ...turns out he is bi-polar! I definitely think you need to tell his parents. If it were me I sure as heck would want to know! If they want to bury their heads in the sand and deny that it could be him that took the pills then at least you have done your job. Thanks for the card, Pammy!! You're such a doll. MMmmmmmuah!

Tracy - the uniforms really are a blessing! I wish my kids had to wear them!!! Oh the struggles with what to wear are all gone!! And especially as they get older and the 'labels' become so important....it's ridiculous! I had to wear uniforms up until 8th grade and my mom had the same problem you're having...she had to alter the uniforms like crazy to make them fit me but fortunately was an expert seamstress. It is ridiculous how much fabric costs, isn't it? Cheaper just to buy the dang clothes (when you can)!

G'morning everyone! Well, I trust Michelle was so pooped from her day she wasn't able to even check in. I hope she had lots of sales! Michelle - I have an idea what you can do with the $$ -- save it for our next Violet trip! Speaking of which, how about a beach cabin for our next trip! Doesn't that sound fun? I'm certainly familiar with Texas beaches but Galveston is kinda nasty....the silt from the Mississippi River drifts over this way and the Water is pretty murky. During May you have the added bonus of jellyfish mating season. Yum. Farther south is Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and then all the way to the tip of Texas is beautiful S. Padre Island. They're all nice, but harder to get to. OH!!! Maybe we should all just go to Cancun!! Or Florida? I've never been to Destin....have any of you? What about east coast beaches? I haven't a clue about the east. Always wanted to go to Colonial Williamsburg, too. It's time we started throwing out some ideas, eh? Gruene will always be here for you, of course! And my beloved Colorado. Ahhhh. You can sure get some nice big houses for pretty darn cheap during May, being the off season. I am always game for Colorado. Has anyone researched cruises? Carnival is the only line leaving from Galveston that time of year and I've heard to stay away from Carnival cruises, so that's where my research ended. What other port makes sense for us? Judy, you usually sail from Miami, or where? Maybe NYC? Good airline hub for everyone. Yeah, you can tell I'm dreaming today.... We went to a friend's for dinner last night ....the ones who own two condos in Steamboat (!). The other couple there announced their engagement (very exciting news) and are also planning a trip to Pagosa Springs and Lake City, CO...I am so freaking jealous. I finished your silver bracelet yesterday, Pammy...and your earrings, Jane. They'll be in the mail tomorrow! Today all I have to do is visit Mom at some point and the rest of the day is my own. Yippeeee!! I have Monday and Tuesday off as well as vacation days. $10 to anyone who can guess what I'll be doing! XOXOX! Miss you guys!!!!!

Oh Pamela, the HDTV is just incredible! One reason we got it when we did was so we could watch the olympics in all its glory. I can't wait! The shots of China should be incredible. That country has always intrigued me. How do I get a wife like yours?? A nice, energetic, uber-organized wife? That is like the polar-freakin'-opposite of my DH. OMG. Kat - Although I'd like to go on the field trip, I don't think I will be. Anything that goes wrong I can fix from here, so there's really no need. HA! I go to my PS today also for B&A pics and a follow up. I hope you're going to ask yours to email the photos to you so we can post them!!?? 8/8/08. 8's my UNlucky number!! I should just stay home today! I have the day off but have to go in for a little while this afternoon Speaking of weird dates....My son is going to be 18 on 8/18/08.

Hi All! Welcome home, Laura!! Before I head over to Laura's blog, just wanted to say Hi and G'night! First time I even got to check in today. Work is just so freakin' busy it's starting to freak me out!!! I'm arranging a geological field trip for 28 people from all around the country going to Grand Junction, CO and Moab, Utah! It took me about 1.5 hours to figure out how to get folks from Charleston, WV to Grand Junction and home again. Other groups coming from Calgary, Houston, Casper, and Denver. (See, the Violet trip was right up my alley!) Gotta go in on my day OFF (?) tomorrow to figure out the other groups and get emails out. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! After that went to the "holiday extravaganza' at the hotel where we're having our Xmas party, which I am in charge of. New place this year...OMG...panic city!!! The food samples tonight were NOT good at all. And the prices were absolutely ridiculous. I'm thinking of pulling the plug on this place and starting over again. SHIT!! So.......anyway......... sorry I haven't been around. But, boy am I cranky! Need a Violet fix in the worst way....preferably sitting on a big deck of a big ol' house in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. I'm falling asleep typing. I gotta go hit the hay,girls. Love you all! Nitey night!

Yep, I'm here! ...still in my jammies since they closed my office today! I'll bet my bosses are grumbling since it's just barely sprinkling out there so far this morning. I so deserve this extra day off. I've been working my ass off for 3 weeks and stress at home and with my mom have just pushed me to the edge of sanity. It's times like these that I understand the benefit of taking Lexapro, but I am managing without it alright. Oh, I did weigh in at 181 today...2# loss since starting the piehole reports! Pam - what are ya'll having to do NOW for S's retirement!? That retirement processing seems to go on forever! Doesn't surprise me, though....that's the gov't for you. I better get to work on my jewelry orders...they're getting backed up!

Pammy -- What's wrong?? :cool2: Tracy - I've got an ice chest full of ice, baggies of water in the freezer, loads of bottled water, water in the tubs and sinks, first aid kit, medications, and pop tarts. I'm good to go. Thankfully we don't have to evacuate, eh?? What a nightmare that was for Hurricane Rita, eh? UGH!

Michelle -- your vet makes house calls??? Cool!! You do get to have all the fun.... but at least you are home and not stuck behind a desk from 7:00a-5:00p!!! TracyK - Lights going out?? OMG. I can't even imagine being without air conditioning in this weather!! How did our grandmothers do it????? I think about that all the time! Living on a farm, baking bread, scrubbing floors, cooking for 10 people 3x a day, laundry, .....UGH!!....all with no air conditioning?? It boggles the mind. No wonder my grandmother died a bitter woman!

Sounds fishy to me, Suzie. Send an email or call your anti-virus vendor and ask them to verify.