Hey girls! I think I'm going to do my "catch up" post right now and then put the computer away for the day/night. It's really warm here today- 99.7 per our new weatherstation; no wind (the water in the marina here is glassy) and no AC. Um....I think I'm ready for winter & 50 degree days again LOL! It's nice to be at home, and to not feel too pressured to "hurry through" a post. I've been a bad girl, though. I have access to email at work and have checked it here & there. Right now I'm practicing to *not* reply to my sup's invite for applications (as in NP & Phys. Asst. & Endorsed MDs) training AT MY DESK Tuesday. My first impulse (had I been at work) would have been to go over and say "not that I have a problem with this, I don't mind, but WHY isn't (that neg. vibe chick) doing this, since she's supposed to be training the new underwriter?". So, being home & seeing this irritates me, but I'm also looking at it as A) I should have known better than to check, and B) patience, grasshopper! **deep breath in, long exhale out** I'm fine! Well, I was going to work on my 9/11 story today, but I'm about 9/11'd out- I've had Fox on since 5:15 PST this morning and need a break. Maybe tomorrow. I'm wearing my Hard Rock Cafe New York shirt today, in support (of sorts).
Nan- I like your bolded names, so I'm going to take after you on this. :) You were smart- heading for the gym instead of watching the debate. I was a trooper and left it on the whole hour & a half, but I think it would have been more beneficial to me to have turned it within the first Bush-bashing moment (oh, I guess that would have had to been after the first minute!). LOL, I guess I'm a glutton for punishment! It definitely descended into an abyss. I'm glad to hear that you looked at the positive side of how your mom's behavior motivates you- I think I can learn something from that. The relationship you describe reminds me of how they portray Ross & Monica on Friends. I'm trying to be good......it's my hubby's fault for getting that stuff! LOL!! :) I'd exercise today, but as the old Cole Porter song goes, "It's Too Darn Hot". Hmmm......who would that "nice looking tan pool boy" be?? ;-)
Sherry- I think they said later that the people shouting at the debate were Lyndon LaRouche (sp?) supporters. I had to laugh at that because there were these two guys in high school who totally supported him, and we had a name for them which has long escaped me now. They wore suits & ties to high school (this was around 1985/1986) and both of them wore glasses. It was pretty funny. I see "Draft" and a "Change Time & Date" boxes to the right of where I'm typing- definitely new. I should have set the tape earlier today, but I wasn't thinking clearly. I know what you mean about only being able to watch so much. I've had Fox on all day and after awhile you just need a break from it. On a lighter note, I saw Greg today, and now that you mention it- his hair does seem a bit longer, huh! Not quite the Todd length, but long for him.
Leslie- Good chattin' with ya today! Oh, and I'm still waiting for my margarita from that cabana boy! Mmm.....maybe I'll have to exchange merlot for a margarita tonight. I *think* we're going to have Tortilla Soup tonight. Kevin made a mean batch of it up last weekend- it's *HOT*. Lots of ground cumin and cilantro, but very good. I had a hot lunch though- dried chopped garlic on my green salad & Bangkok Curry noodle soup (after it had cooled way down)- I don't know that my palate can take any more hot stuff. :) I meant to tell you earlier that I think the reason my sis is getting the attention is she's been screwing up (financially wise) over the last couple of years. I think since my mom figures everything is hunky dory with me (which it's not always- I just don't bring it up), she focuses on my sister instead of letting my sister fight her own battle. I'm still trying to figure out why she's in the red (she's talking of declaring bankruptcy)- the only thing I can think of is that she parties too much. She has a job (as well as her boyfriend), but I think there's more to it that I don't know (yet). I really think I'm more like my dad- more practical, conservative, and logical. I'm tough on myself and never let anyone (well, Kevin a little) bail me out of stuff- I never moved back home after being away for 8 years, and just toughed it out. I think I really have my dad to thank for that, and I regret nothing for that. He was always tough on me with money when I was growing up- like saying I should save instead of buying that Duran Duran poster, etc. I know that sounds high & mighty, but I think part of the problem (on my end) is that I have high standards or expectations for myself and that I tend to expect that of others as well- no matter if they're my family or people mooching off of others when they don't have to. (Ha- that explains a lot about my frustrations, huh!). I'm sorry you've beared the brunt too! I guess on the positive side, [as with Nan] it makes us stronger.
Again- that's great about Jaylee!! Kudos to her (and you!)! I'm glad things have settled down. I think I'm going to have to upgrade Explorer at work- I would think we'd be using the most up to date version, but then again.... I think I must've missed the "24/7/365" Fox promo- I'll have to watch for it. I'm still LMAO about Sarah singing the Greenlight ad song! Every time I hear that ad, I'll be thinking of you. Just like every time they play that Cristy Lane ad, I think of Melissa 'cause she just *loves* that ad....J/K!! ;-) I'd say it's solid conservative education! :) Got any leftovers from dinner the other night??? MMMMM apple pie cheesecake! (Homer Simpson-esque here). Actually EVERYTHING sounds really really good......
Jan- I think the hotties are sporadic this week. I did catch Todd on Fox Report last night though- it was in the last 15 minutes. Rick's been on a few times this morning, but haven't seen him since then. Greg's been on, POSSIBLY wearing THE sage green shirt! :) **crossing fingers** Agree on the illegal kids loophole. I finally checked out Colin Firth today- I think it's something in the eyes & lip shape that is Rick-like. I didn't realize he was in "Circle of Friends" and "Bridget Jones' Diary". If you haven't seen "Circle of Friends", it's really good, but naturally the book is better. I like Maeve Binchey's writing, but I haven't read but 3 books of hers (I have 'em all, they're on my reading list).
Denise-Hey, sometimes the last minute stuff can be the best! I found that with a lot of the papers and stories I did in college. The ones I did at the last minute always got better grades. Best of luck to you on it! :) I didn't get the email :( . I missed the Dixie Chicks' statement about Arnold- from what you say, it sounds like it may have been a good thing I did! Thanks for the kudos! :) I'm sorry to hear your family went through the insurance wringer too. It's such a shame that hard working people are the ones that get left behind. I hope your sister in law gets well soon! :)
Jayel- Amen to what you said about never losing sight of the type of enemy that we're dealing with. I think that is actually one of my bigger fears, is that over time people will become complacent again and lose sight. That woman.....I just couldn't *believe* it- I applaud him for keeping control on camera- God knows I couldn't have. I've wondered how Fox chooses who goes to Iraq too- I thought for sure that Rick would have gone back, but so far he hasn't. Adam being tied up- don't give Sherry any ideas! ;-p LOL!! You have a point there- Adam *does* seem to be smiling all the time! I never really thought about it, but you're right.
a- That's the same thing Leslie & I wondered. I've notified Jen via AIM, so she's going to TIVO Fox this afternoon/eve. to see. Like I told her, she's the only one of us who's seen it and knows the color, so she has to identify it and report. How exciting would *that* be?!? :-D
OK- Need to go, I've posted *way* too much here & hubby's going to be home soon. It's 100 outside; 85 inside- all (two) fans running.....
Nan- I like your bolded names, so I'm going to take after you on this. :) You were smart- heading for the gym instead of watching the debate. I was a trooper and left it on the whole hour & a half, but I think it would have been more beneficial to me to have turned it within the first Bush-bashing moment (oh, I guess that would have had to been after the first minute!). LOL, I guess I'm a glutton for punishment! It definitely descended into an abyss. I'm glad to hear that you looked at the positive side of how your mom's behavior motivates you- I think I can learn something from that. The relationship you describe reminds me of how they portray Ross & Monica on Friends. I'm trying to be good......it's my hubby's fault for getting that stuff! LOL!! :) I'd exercise today, but as the old Cole Porter song goes, "It's Too Darn Hot". Hmmm......who would that "nice looking tan pool boy" be?? ;-)
Sherry- I think they said later that the people shouting at the debate were Lyndon LaRouche (sp?) supporters. I had to laugh at that because there were these two guys in high school who totally supported him, and we had a name for them which has long escaped me now. They wore suits & ties to high school (this was around 1985/1986) and both of them wore glasses. It was pretty funny. I see "Draft" and a "Change Time & Date" boxes to the right of where I'm typing- definitely new. I should have set the tape earlier today, but I wasn't thinking clearly. I know what you mean about only being able to watch so much. I've had Fox on all day and after awhile you just need a break from it. On a lighter note, I saw Greg today, and now that you mention it- his hair does seem a bit longer, huh! Not quite the Todd length, but long for him.
Leslie- Good chattin' with ya today! Oh, and I'm still waiting for my margarita from that cabana boy! Mmm.....maybe I'll have to exchange merlot for a margarita tonight. I *think* we're going to have Tortilla Soup tonight. Kevin made a mean batch of it up last weekend- it's *HOT*. Lots of ground cumin and cilantro, but very good. I had a hot lunch though- dried chopped garlic on my green salad & Bangkok Curry noodle soup (after it had cooled way down)- I don't know that my palate can take any more hot stuff. :) I meant to tell you earlier that I think the reason my sis is getting the attention is she's been screwing up (financially wise) over the last couple of years. I think since my mom figures everything is hunky dory with me (which it's not always- I just don't bring it up), she focuses on my sister instead of letting my sister fight her own battle. I'm still trying to figure out why she's in the red (she's talking of declaring bankruptcy)- the only thing I can think of is that she parties too much. She has a job (as well as her boyfriend), but I think there's more to it that I don't know (yet). I really think I'm more like my dad- more practical, conservative, and logical. I'm tough on myself and never let anyone (well, Kevin a little) bail me out of stuff- I never moved back home after being away for 8 years, and just toughed it out. I think I really have my dad to thank for that, and I regret nothing for that. He was always tough on me with money when I was growing up- like saying I should save instead of buying that Duran Duran poster, etc. I know that sounds high & mighty, but I think part of the problem (on my end) is that I have high standards or expectations for myself and that I tend to expect that of others as well- no matter if they're my family or people mooching off of others when they don't have to. (Ha- that explains a lot about my frustrations, huh!). I'm sorry you've beared the brunt too! I guess on the positive side, [as with Nan] it makes us stronger.
Again- that's great about Jaylee!! Kudos to her (and you!)! I'm glad things have settled down. I think I'm going to have to upgrade Explorer at work- I would think we'd be using the most up to date version, but then again.... I think I must've missed the "24/7/365" Fox promo- I'll have to watch for it. I'm still LMAO about Sarah singing the Greenlight ad song! Every time I hear that ad, I'll be thinking of you. Just like every time they play that Cristy Lane ad, I think of Melissa 'cause she just *loves* that ad....J/K!! ;-) I'd say it's solid conservative education! :) Got any leftovers from dinner the other night??? MMMMM apple pie cheesecake! (Homer Simpson-esque here). Actually EVERYTHING sounds really really good......
Jan- I think the hotties are sporadic this week. I did catch Todd on Fox Report last night though- it was in the last 15 minutes. Rick's been on a few times this morning, but haven't seen him since then. Greg's been on, POSSIBLY wearing THE sage green shirt! :) **crossing fingers** Agree on the illegal kids loophole. I finally checked out Colin Firth today- I think it's something in the eyes & lip shape that is Rick-like. I didn't realize he was in "Circle of Friends" and "Bridget Jones' Diary". If you haven't seen "Circle of Friends", it's really good, but naturally the book is better. I like Maeve Binchey's writing, but I haven't read but 3 books of hers (I have 'em all, they're on my reading list).
Denise-Hey, sometimes the last minute stuff can be the best! I found that with a lot of the papers and stories I did in college. The ones I did at the last minute always got better grades. Best of luck to you on it! :) I didn't get the email :( . I missed the Dixie Chicks' statement about Arnold- from what you say, it sounds like it may have been a good thing I did! Thanks for the kudos! :) I'm sorry to hear your family went through the insurance wringer too. It's such a shame that hard working people are the ones that get left behind. I hope your sister in law gets well soon! :)
Jayel- Amen to what you said about never losing sight of the type of enemy that we're dealing with. I think that is actually one of my bigger fears, is that over time people will become complacent again and lose sight. That woman.....I just couldn't *believe* it- I applaud him for keeping control on camera- God knows I couldn't have. I've wondered how Fox chooses who goes to Iraq too- I thought for sure that Rick would have gone back, but so far he hasn't. Adam being tied up- don't give Sherry any ideas! ;-p LOL!! You have a point there- Adam *does* seem to be smiling all the time! I never really thought about it, but you're right.
a- That's the same thing Leslie & I wondered. I've notified Jen via AIM, so she's going to TIVO Fox this afternoon/eve. to see. Like I told her, she's the only one of us who's seen it and knows the color, so she has to identify it and report. How exciting would *that* be?!? :-D
OK- Need to go, I've posted *way* too much here & hubby's going to be home soon. It's 100 outside; 85 inside- all (two) fans running.....
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