Anything Goes

[jendill]

Lol... no sort of coma here... just thought people would post at both... but I'm kinda glad to only have to go to one place anymore.
So MrDill got a new phone.. and it came w/ a mail in rebate.. and i mailed it in.. and it came back address unknown... great. So i called and after about 5 minuets of pushing buttons and getting back to the same damn menu about 15 times I finally got a person... who said he never heard of that... and to try to mail it in again. Great. Now that I got a new phone I'm afraid to send mine in lol!

[Cindy]

Those rebate things are always fun Jen. It took 8 weeks for me to get a $15 rebate but I had an account number so I just kept checking the account status on my own when I called every week. I truly think they make it as hard as possible hoping most won't bother, apparently they don't know me:-)

Gingerbird: I thought it was catperson that asked where we were? It's why I emailed her..lol but Jen, did you ask too? I haven't been over in a couple days. It cetainly is dead over there and even if it weren't the mods still seem to be in full swing. In the spec thread they were complaining that it was too close to spoilers and not enough spec. and it was DAYS between posts.

The really sad thing is, I came across another PB board the other day (the things I do to find good pics) and somebody says "This place is the new junior TWOP all the mods are hating on everyone." LOL How bad is your rep when people say that?

[peanut]

Hey guys!

Thanks for what you said Ginger! You always make me smile

Cindy, so sorry Fleetwood Mac were a dissappointment. I would have thought they'd be cool. You know that seems to happen with a lot of the 'older' bands. Friends of mine went to see The Eagles a couple of years back and said the exact same thing about them as you said about Fleetwood Mac. Wouldn't you think after so many years they would be grateful to still have a good following and be willing to give it their all to these people who have paid money and given their time to come out to see them?!

Wasn't it awful sad news about Natasha Richardson? I heard it on the radio while I was pulling out of the drive this morning. I cried when I heard it. It's amazing how one simple thing, a freak little accident, can just end a life like that? And leave those two poor boys without a mother and not to mention her own mother, husband and siblings. Too sad.

My sister was in a minor car accident on Friday and was really shaken up about it obviously. I believe my mom must have been looking out for her. She didn't see anything coming and pulled out and a beamer went bang into her. If she had to have been only about 2/3 feet further into the road, he would have slammed into her door and he was going fast enough that she would have been seriously hurt/killed. We were saying how many times we come close to death or serious injury only for those few seconds that actually save us. Most times we don't even think about it.

And with poor Natasha she was just unfortunate to fall a certain way and thought nothing of it until she got a terrible headache. God rest her and God look after her family.

I've just come back from a lovely meal with my Dad, my sis and her two daughters. The last time we were in that Restaurant was when we brought my Mom there for her 75th birthday, exactly a month before she died. She had really enjoyed it.

About a week after she died I found a voucher for it in her bedroom. She had bought it the day before we lost her. It was Dad's birthday the following week so I reckoned she had bought it for him. We had planned for the family to all go out together but it kept not suiting someone so kept getting cancelled. We realised yesterday that the voucher was only good for 6 months and it will be six months in a couple of days so we used it tonight. We had a nice time but it was weird looking over at the seat where we had all sat together and everyone was in great form and getting on and mom really enjoyed it.

Hard to believe that 6 months later so much has changed.

But it was a nice evening for us. I am still stuffed! I started weight watchers yesterday as i want to lose two stone. I'm pretty sure that I've just managed to eat the equivalent of a zillion points! Do I feel guilty? Hell no!!!! hee hee

[catperson]

ginger, I was on the Veronica Mars thread a lot, and in the last year, they added a new character, I think his name was Piz or something weird like that. Anyway, the girls on that board were so Jonas Brothers, you know? The only reason for being on the forum was to discuss who was going to end up (in love) with whom. And then they added this new character who was so obviously going to be a love interest, and you would have thought they assassinated the President on live tv - those girls were livid!

Anyway, they spent all their energy trashing this character, AND the actor, just vilifying him nonstop. So I felt like I had to defend him. I liked the actor. It got a little nasty. I just thought they were being so immature and I wanted the forum to go back to being about the show.

So someone reported me when i got a little too caustic to one of the posters. I forget what the last one was for, the one that got me kicked out (you get 3 strikes); I think it was a comment about someone being prejudiced or something.

Honestly, I had pretty much stopped going to TWOP; the only reason I go there any more is to find you guys.

[Cindy]

Peanut: It is so sad about Natasha. Not a way you expect to die. I fall about 2-3 times a yr and don't think anything of it. I've been lucky not to break anything I guess, or worse. I look back now and marvel that I never fell down a flight of stairs ect...and there was TWICE at school that I fell and banged my head hard and didn't think anything of it. I would just bounce back up because I hated the kids starring. After this, I'm going to take it a little more seriously. One of our radio stations had a doc on that was saying the brain has millions of little neurons and all it takes is one to get out of wack and that accidents like her's are actually quite common. People get up, think they're fine, refuse help, then the brain swells and it's just too late.

So glad your sister is okay, peanut, sometimes you just give it up for the angels/spirits eh? It sounds like you had an awesome dinner and how fitting it was from your Mom.

I'm not doing well with the diet thing either. There's so few things that I actually like that my diet is limited and it happens to be all stuff I shouldn't have. Pasta, potatoes, steak so I lose a few pounds cutting out junk food only too miss it after two months and go right back to it.

[jendill]

Yeah.. there's about 10 lbs I'd like to get rid of ... maybe actually going to the gym would help? But now that it's nicer out I can take Maddie for more walks thru the park so that will help.. and I'm trying to eat out less... we successfully only ate one meal out last weekend... it's not looking good for this weekend though... Saturday we're goign to lunch w/ my bestfriend for my bday and then dinner w/ our rents for my bday... i'm just going to say that calories don't count saturday

[Cindy]

Jen: You get a free pass on your birthday. I don't eat out a lot. I always come out feeling like I didn't get enough for my money, so I never seem to really enjoy it.

Gotta agree with you on the walks Jen, thank goodness it will be warming up soon, I need a good walk.

[jendill]

I wish we didn't eat out as much.. but w/ our stupid schedules there are no dinners during the week.. and on the weekend we're too busy running her and there and everywhere to have time to either be at home or cook.

[Cindy]

So Spring has finally Sprung! Happy first day of Spring all! (Yes, it's only half a day but still)

Eagle: It must be starting to get very light in Alaska by now...how's it going up there? Did you find a way I can see your pics? I'm pretty sure you can view pics without accounts...someone here posted a few that didn't need accounts..I think it was Sabina?

Anyway, are you staying another school yr or is your contract up? Did hydro lady come home yet?

[eagleoftruth]

Cindy et al, I'm working on the pics. Photobucket keeps freezing on my computer! Anyway, right now it's 9p.m and pretty light out . . . freaky. My connection is EXTREMELY slow here. Just know I'm trying. If you all are up on Iditarod news, Lance Mackey won his third in a row and I got a pic with him in Anvik. The man is a gem. He is extremely patient and obviously just loves all the people who come out to see him. He's won a fan in me and I am definitely hooked on the Iditarod from here on out!

Jen, re the "10 lbs", lets just say I could lose about 20 and it's not getting easier up here in Alaska. I've been SO bad about working out and am trying to quick drinking Coke. I drink it for the caffeine because I don't like coffee. However, it puts on weight horribly and is just awful for the body (especially bones).

Anywhoo . . . ITA on all the TWOP stuff. I haven't been there forever for a lot of the reasons stated above. When I first got there (sobell mod days), everything was pretty cool. There seemed to be some MiSa shipper tension, but that's about it . . . not too bad. All in all, the PB thread was awesome. But, when I have to mentally edit every little thing I say, I get frustrated. On top of that, I have lost significant interest in the show, but will watch to the bitter end nonetheless.

[Cindy]

Oh eagle I know all about the cola thing. I usually have a Coke a day and honestly, if I had no discipline, I would be happy to have two. I just love it. I don't drink a lot of coffee either so I hear you. Funny thing is, I was just saying to someone the other day I haven't seen a Coke commercial in months. Those used to be so memorable and fun. I guess they figure we know the brand by now but man I loved those commercials..lol

I hear you on the "freezing" too. Believe it or not, I still use dial up and honestly, only time I have problems is with pics. I just haven't found a high speed package I think is a good deal. I already spend a boatload on cable tv so I'm not crazy about giving my cable people more money.

It sounds like Alaska is really agreeing with you. Maybe neira should come visit on an adventure? Do you have a good library for her?? :-)

[peanut]

Hi guys, am gonna try and make this post shorter than my last ones!! But I've had a crappy day and wanna share.

Firstly I'd to take Paddy to the vet cuz he had a sore paw. I hadn't even noticed, that's how great a mother i am to the dog! My bro-in-law noticed on Wedneday but he didn't seem to be limping but then i noticed he was limping on Thursday. Turns out the poor fella had an infection in his nail and the nail was now dead and causing him pain and so he had to sedate him to pull it out. His poor wee nail and the area around it looked awful. I can't believe I didn't notice but then I haven't been spending as much time with him as I should so it's no wonder. Even though it was good for Dad that I got him, I think for me it was too soon after mom's death. It's one thing to be looking after Dad but another to love someone else who wants my attention all the time. I think I was 'putting off' loving him if that makes any sense. Even though he's really cute and all.

Anyway, his little face was heart breaking when I left him with the vet. I started kinda crying when I walked out and then full on broke down when I got into my car. I'd say it's also the day that's in it too that had me so sensitive (the day before Mother's Day here). So as the vet said to come back in an hour I headed off to do my errands for the day which consisted of buying flowers from me and from my dad for Mom's grave for Mother's Day.

I got a lovely little bucket type thing with daffodils and other garden flowers from me with a mother's day ribbon on it and a little pretty box (like a small hat box) with white roses and rosemary in it from dad and also a little ceramic teddy with 'i love you mom' from me.

When I went to the counter the woman asked me if I wanted cards with them and I could feel the tears well up (and I wouldn't be one for crying in front of strangers). I told her no thank you and then had a thought and asked her would she be able to put the cards into cellophane for me if I got them.

I could see the realisation dawn on her and she asked me was I getting the flowers in rememberance and suddenly the tears just started tripping down. She showed me the cards and got called away. Bless her, I bet she was thrilled someone called her away. I picked the cards and wiped my eyes by the time she came back and she was really sweet. As I was putting my change into my purse she commented on the beautiful rings I was wearing. They're my mom's wedding and engagement rings so of course i felt the tears again. I thanked her and told her they were my moms. She was really nice, bless her but I'd say she was glad when i left the shop haha.

So then back to the car where i rang my sister and bawled crying down the phone at her. I haven't had a day like that in a long while where i've cried so much especially in the space of a short time. But sure I know it's only natural but I feel so drained now!!

So, I headed back to pick up Paddy and all had went well. When the vet took him out to me the poor wee fella staggered over to me and just leaned into me like a little kid. He was as high as a kite and lets just stay a stoned Paddy is very, very cute! Needless to say he got lots and lots of love and affection. He's doing much better now. His vet is really lovely. You can tell he really adores animals and he thinks Paddy is great.

So later on at home I then had the task of picking out the card and verse we want for mom's memorial cards (I've put it off way too long!) so I got that sorted amidst tons of tears but at least it's done now and the application and pic will be sent off on Monday.

So I decided I needed to get out of the house and it was a lovely day so i headed off for a drive. I ended up in a little town i've always meant to visit as it's only a couple miles away and i've never visited it in my whole life! Do ye know the poet Patrick Kavanagh? He's one of my faves. Well he's from there. I stopped by the grave-yard and visited his grave. There's also a Patrick Kavanagh centre but I didn't check to see if it was open, I just went to the grave yard.

When I got back I started dinner and was starving!!!! But was being good with the whole weight watchers thing. Half way through cooking the cooker went off and I couldn't get it back on. It's gone off before cuz of something dad did to it but i couldn't figure out what was wrong. So I was extremely p*ssed off and called my bro-in-law who couldn't figure what might have gone wrong and said he'd be down tomorrow to look at it.

This meant i had no option but to get a take away. Now I admit in one sense i was happy with this what with being so hungry but of course I was also annoyed as i was being so good today with the weight watchers thing and there i was half way though cooking a lovely meal!! So i went to the local chipper and got a burger each for me and dad and chips (fries) for us to share.

When I had set it out on plates, i went to the fridge to get Dad's juice and low and behold the light was out in the fridge! Yep, it was a frickin' blown fuse!! I've never changed a fuse in my life (aside from one in a plug) and called my bro-in-law back to make sure i'd given the right prognosis but he didn't answer (smart man!) So I figured I'd look myself and just fiddled about with the one marked fridge/cooker and luckily there were amps in the fuse box and i stuck one in (it's a bit less amp than the one that blew but it was the closest so i hope it's oK). As soon as i put it in I heard the fridge come on (I hadn't noticed the sound missing beforehand! d'oh!)

I know this is really pathetic but i felt kinda proud of myself for changing the fuse! But I was annoyed then too as I had just cost myself a zillion points on the take away.

So after i stuffed myself, i came up here to give out about my day and write yet another long post. Sorry about that (again!)

Am gonna go watch a couple of episodes of Lost S3 now. That will cheer me up.

Tomorrow is gonna be a weird day too.

Hope everyone here is having a better weekend than me and are getting up to fun things!

[Cindy]

Awww Peanut, what a day eh? Well, you can look at the positive side 1) Paddy is doing well (I know what you mean about "putting off" loving them, I know it will be that way with me for another cat. No cat will EVER replace Bud for me when he is gone, they just won't) and you've had a lot going on like you said. No worries, he'll rebound quickly and love you all the more for helping him. LOL about your fuse. THANK GOD my place doesn't have fuses we have a box and we just re-set the switches and I was so PROUD too when I did it the first time alone (you have to re-set them just so, or it won't work)

Of course you're emotional about your Mom the day before Mother's Day. That's perfectly natural. I'm sure the sales woman didn't mind helping you and I'm sure being in the flower business she's seen it all before so no worries there either. Hopefully, you can just think of some great things about your Mom tomorrow and have a few laughs, I don't think she would want you to be sad.

I LOVE finding cute little towns, they usually have the best shops/things you would never think of, kind of like stepping back in time. I hope you do ok tomorrow. Maybe you can drive your Dad to the town and the 2 of you can look around/have lunch?

Happy lost watching!

[eagleoftruth]

peanut, it's great to have you and after reading your post, I just want to give you a hug! Some days/ weeks are like that.

For all who are interested, here are some pics of Anvik . . . mostly general. I have more but don't want to have them up all over the place. s532.photobucket.com/albums/ee324/bbrokaw/

[Cindy]

So cool Eagle! Those are some great shots...it just looks so wintery..lol And the light..wow! I'm going to keep going back so I can have a good look at each one.