If I could find Ex-Lax in dark chocolate, my father would definitely be receiving a new (and fun!) dessert item!

Pilot light must have gone out.

woo hoo

just booked the honeymoon in the Riviera Maya / Playa Del Carmen!

woo hooo,..it's saturday morning here in Germany. In exactly 2 weeks,..i'll be on a plane heading back to the ol' U S of A. I am so excited. cant believe we got married over 4 years ago now, and moved straight over here. Now it's time to finally come home!!

YAY!!!!

Sounds great, it was one of the options my family and I were looking at for a Christmas Vacation, but still up in the air where and what country we will be going to. When are you going for?

This is for all of those who need it this morning.

oh i need it this morning.

Ooooo Timmies this morning! Thanks! It has been a while:-).

Nice light gentle rain this morning after thunderstorms last evening and some gentle overnight mumbling of thunder. Everything looks fresh and green - and my iris are in bloom:-).

Even nicer, Karen and Joel (yes, of VJ fame!) and Joe and I are getting together for dinner this evening at the Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, Georgia. I haven't been there yet but everyone I've talked to says it is wonderful - and they have lots of great food. So, I am going to try and eat as little as possible today so I can enjoy dinner this evening! (waving at Karen).

Oh your dinner plans sound wonderful Enjoy it.

Nice! Where are you staying, Liz. Links please. We need links!!!


Wow. I can't believe you're almost home! Let us know how it goes, Jodee.


Oh, that sounds lovely. Say hi to Karen for us! We haven't seen her online in quite a while.

Yes, where has Karen been!? Have a great dinner Kathryn!

Last night we watched a movie. Yesterday we went to Gordman's - twice, Walmart and I popped in to the Hallmark store.

It's really cold here in Nebbie, there was snow yesterday and still chilly today - need to get to Florida

Secrets Capri Riviera Maya
http://www.secretsresorts.com/capri/

Damn..... i miss him sooo much.....

Oh, doesn't that look LOVELY, Liz. You are going to have a wonderful time.


Almost there now, Melusine. Hang in there.

I miss him ! i miss him i miss him !!!!!!!!!!!!
(and beeing a terrible today too !!)


Couldn't helped for the cat... had to do something ! lol

I miss my baby too
Today at work I saw this couple outside, holding hands, he was making her laugh, they were giggling and just having fun. It made my heart hurt so bad. I stopped, closed my eyes, took a deep breath and just whispered Nick's name.
I can't wait to see him again.

Freakin' time limits and going to an internet café to catch up on a tiny bit of my email and see the weather forecasts...and of course say HI to all of you sickies!
I mean that in the most loving of ways!

So I came down here to the panhandle and got fried at the beach, tried to not drown in the wild waves and wind, and then got "tortured" at an exercise/yoga class with my fun-loving step-MIL. Ouch...dormant muscles re-awaken...must keep them alert now. I used to be so strong and flexible...much work to be done.
And I have the leisure of time. If only I could relax my mind enough to totally unwind here...apart from visiting with my sweetie's dad. His spirits are way up...guests from London, Cali, Illinois, all over the place. Wow! Awesome group of people.

I miss connecting with all of you and know that I will need a reader's-digest version of what the H happened all the time I cannot get on-line.

Be good people!
Hee, hee.
As if...
not with Len and Mumsie around.

I'm so overwhelmed! I went from thinking I'd have an interview in May, to it being like 10 days away! I'm stressed cause my car needs to sell! I need some positive energy sent this way regarding my car selling before Friday! Thanks in advance!

I'm going through all of my stuff and trying to decide what to keep, and what to chuck, and what to give away! It's a pretty difficult task, even though I didn't think it would be, surprisingly. I'm glad it's almost over now!

On a good note, I actually made a list today and I'm sticking to it! YAY! That's a first time ever.

Laura and Chloe, I know what you guys mean. It's been almost 2 months since I've seen my baby. I know that's not a lot of time for some people, but for us, when we're used to seeing each other every 3-4 weeks, it's an awful long time. ~sighs~ That should be over soon though.

I'm excited and sad all at the same time. Talk about overwhelming!

I've overjoyed for you Amy.
Enjoy every minute.

You actually had me in a bit of a panic, Melusine. When I saw the cat I thought that I had written something I had totally forgotten about! How did you do that, by the way?

Laura, big hugs. It won't be long, now, before all this will be in the past. You'll be amazed.

Positive energy being sent your way, ATeam!

Well good morning everyone. Hope everyone is doing well. Have the coffee brewing so rise and shine all.

Well I am off to finish tidying up (dusting, vacuumming) before Mom gets here this afternoon. I will be checking in from time to time, so behave ha ha.

Have fun, Leafy!

Lol... just a 10 min fun in photoshop correcting the ear and the cheek ( Your cats are causing my eyes to bleed ! it hurted ! had to so something !... poor cat !)

here's the coffee!

It must be Agent Laura pouring.

No it is the invisible man/woman lol

Thanks for the positive energy Krikit! I've got an appointment this afternoon with a gentleman who wants to buy my car! WOOHOO! More positive vibes please!

Nice! I didn't realize I was that good. Maybe I'd better check my lottery ticket. lol

I had to break down and 'invest' in my 4th vacuum cleaner in the last umm 6 months. Shortly before I moved back to the U.S. I bought a high end cannister-type Oreck. They run about $800. But it was the only vac I ever had that could not break down after 3 months of trying to clean up after 2 very sheddy dogs. So, when I moved back the U.S. I just had the one dog and thought I could survive with some upright off the shelf of Target. The dog decided to chew the cord of this new vac after about 2 months. It was garbage anyway. So, I bought another one, just a bit more expensive from the first. This second one, after just a couple months, doesn't even pick up a thread on the carpet, let alone and hair. So, I just ordered a new Oreck, same model as the one I had in Canada. Man... starting over and rebuying stuff all over again is seriously annoying.

I love my Dyson! My mother in law has an oreck, but I would take my Dyson over it,lol We have 2 long hair cats and a dog! Lots of hair.

My Mom just called. My uncle is in the hospital and is not expected to survive. I was hoping he'd still be around this summer when I visit so I could see him one last time. It's the one year anniversary of my aunt's burial today. (His wife.) He lost his will to live after that.

Very sorry to hear Krikit!!

That is terrible news, my heart goes to you and your family. I'm so sorry. I've seen this happen too many times, a spouse passes and the widow/widower gives up. I can only hope that your uncle gets back on his feet or at least hangs on until you get to say goodbye.

Thanks Flames and Mumsie.

Ah, I'm sorry Krikit. I hope he pulls through too.

Krikit I am so sorry to hear that my thoughts are with you and your family.

Hugs to you Krikit!

Sorry hun,
we're all here for you when you need to talk.. or just not talk..

Oliver's brother's wife is preggers!!!!

(our sister-in-law!!)

Good morning!



Hugs for you Krikit, I'm sorry about your Uncle.

Good morning everyone!!

I was away in Europe for 2 weeks and missed you guys!

The return was horrible and I'm glad to be home.

g'morning everyone, it's time for carlacoffee™

We missed you too!! I just read about your horrible experience returning to the US with AP....responded there. Sounds like you need a hug as well!!!

Welcome back!!!!

Thanks everyone. You have no idea how much your comments mean to me.

Mandi, I just read your review. I am so sorry you had to go through that. Some of those officers are just plain heartless.

Well, I have painters coming in half an hour so I must get ready for them. I finally made a decision on colours and am getting rid of the builders' white on the walls. Really great deal, too. One good thing about a recession..... it sure brings down the prices.

Shop craigslist lol or stop by ur local 7-11 for some day workers!!

Thank yoU!



I'm so sorry to hear that Krikit! That's just horrible.

I'm sorry ::hug::

Krikit sis, I feel for you. . Most people who have been together for so long die within sometimes days or months from each other

Lizeta... kudos on being a to-be-aunt. It is amazing dahlin: all the fun, none of the responsibility

p.s The POW WOW rocked people. Connecting with Native Spirituality is always one of my highlights. So today, I want to share the blessings of our Creator with you all. Love you bunches.