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tiashanty · #16 05-02-2005, 08:03 PM

Hi everyone: Can't believe it's May already. Worse yet...my son turns 31 tomorrow. Hmmm, I think that makes me 38. No? We had a great weekend. Weather was just gorgeous. About 86 F each day. Hubby had a baseball tournament and as scorekeeper, I just sat in a lawnchair and did my thing. I got a tiny bit burnt....the nose of course. But, it does give me some colour. I have to say, this is the first year I've not been embarrassed to put my shorts on. That was a good feeling.
My leg is coming along. The bruises have turned to that lovely greenish brown colour. Looks like I haven't washed actually. I have two small lumps that are bothering me, but I think it's just where he put the gluey stuff in. I'll keep my eye on them to make sure they aren't clots.
Ilse: Sorry you had such a crappy morning. I hate being cold. Nothing gets me warm once I'm cold except a hot bath. The cold just seems to get into my bones and that's the only thing that works.
Teel: I'd find it hard to leave that house with the great gardens. You took really good pictures too. My cats have a condo also. The top layer is a big square and that's where they fight to sit so they can look out the window. My Maine Coon, who's 25 pounds, loves to lay there, but he kind of hangs over the sides a wee bit.
I was so good with my eating on Saturday, of course, it helped that the concession stand wasn't open. Sunday morning I was sitting at 152. Then I got a little cocky and overdid it with the low carb bars and a whole bag of pork rinds, lc ice cream and cookies, and then chinese food. Yup...today I'm at 153.5 Serves me right. My son is coming over tonight for his birthday dinner, so no cake for me. You'd think I would learn but sometimes I just need to eat. Maybe some day I'll figure out why. I think I should take a day and write down all the baggage that is weighing me down, and then maybe I can get rid of it and stop using it as an excuse for overeating. Anyone know where I can find a few extra hours in the day to do that?
I've finally found a website in Canada where I can order things like almond flour. It costs a fortune to get them through customs when I have to order from the US. I'm going to put in my first order today and then I can get an idea of how long it takes to get anything. Last time I ordered from the US, it took six weeks. Stuff sat at customs until they got around to it.
Guess I should get my butt busy and do payroll. Don't think I need 13 men complaining to me cause they don't have their cheques. Have a great day everyone.

BC · #17 05-02-2005, 10:27 PM

TB, your home is absolutely charming! Thank you for sharing the pictures. I must say, even though I've never lived in California, I do "miss" having such an abundance of flowers and greenery. I love what you've done with your interior, too. Very inviting, and very much my own taste. I think it will show marvelously

and I'd move in tomorrow. Oh, I may take a picture of the floor when DH gets his boxes out of the living/dining area. LOL! It's never ~really~ finished, I fear! Ok, get some rest now!

Ilse, what a mishap! This was no morning to be out in the cold (wind chill of 36 degrees folks), and wet especially. A thunk on the head to your DH for not rescuing you sooner. I've never tried to sell a house on my own, but I can imagine that's a worrisome.

Donna, glad someone out there is getting a little sun. Sounds like you had a great weekend. Well the green brownish color is an improvement, but I'm sure you can't wait to see the final results. I'm so glad you are feeling good enough to wear your shorts and be proud of your accomplishments! Good to know you've found some resources in Canada, too. And Donna, speaking of baggage, I think in maintenance we really do find out a lot more about ourselves. Left with our nekkid :o selves, all the issues we've used food to comfort, hide, or deflect are right out there without, as I always say, our drug of choice. I think we have to learn all over how to live in a way. So don't be chagrined when the boogy man jumps out of the baggage. At least it gives us an opportunity to grow.

Peg, you have a ~lot~ going on, too, and I'm so sorry that the fibromyalgia and sciatica have chosen this time to gang up on you too. Hey, whine away. You can certainly indulge yourself here among friends. At least I sure hope so, after all the whining I've done the past few months :o

Barb, I missed the presentation last night, darn it. I've always looked forward to the Hallmark presentations--since I dunno, forever. I hope I'll have the opportunity to see it another time. Congratuations on the well fitting pants :gorgeous: Isn't that the most amazing thing? Enjoy!

Alida, what a handsome pair the both of you are

Your DH is a very nice looking man, but you're a doll!

Speaking of retirement, I love my small endeavors now, even tho they wouldn't pay the electric bill, but there is such satisfaction in the "process" of creation. If I could just "make" and not "sell" or think about "making what sells"......LOL! I don't want a lot, do I!

Judy · #18 05-03-2005, 12:45 AM

TB, great house and great job of getting it market ready. You'll be moving in no time.

WTG Barb with your pants. I like your comments to us. At times you do write with sentiments just like one would read in a card (DUH). A comment to Peg earlier about her move to retirement was just such an example.

Donna, glad to hear that you had good weather this weekend and that you found a supplier for LC goods. It seems so funny to me that your temps are close to and even sometimes higher than mine. I always assume that the more north you go the colder you get. Hey, but here it is May 2, and we got snow today in the Texas panhandle.

Ilse-- so sorry about getting locked out of the car and getting a chill. I agree that a hot bath would have been my choice for remedy.

Alida, the pic of you and your husband is great. You look mah-v-lous!

Peg, I daily consider new careers. Today I talked with a guy that sells internet site development. I would love to do something like that. I told him if he wanted to expand into more schools and needed someone to sell that division I would be interested.... especially if the state doesn't give us a raise. Since the man's wife is a teacher, he definitely understood the position I am in.

Bren -- Your small endeavors are really really nice, that's for sure!

Well, it looks like things they are a changing around here. I's a pretty good bet that DS's big wedding is getting dialed way back. I don't know all the particulars -- heck, I'm not sure I know anything past the fact that fDIL's parents told her last night that the big deal wasn't going to happen. They were supposed to do cancellations and try to get deposits back today. DS isn't sure how it will end -- maybe a destination wedding, maybe just a small immediate family deal. Stand by for the next installment of As the World Spins..............

KCTinter · #19 05-03-2005, 09:23 AM

Does anyone else have to write a list in order to respond to everyone's posts? LOL.

Peg, I went through a bout of over-eating, too. Finally got it under control, I think. But that last pound to actually be at goal (125) seems impossible! I am so sorry to hear you have Fibromyalgia. You mentioned it is rearing its head. Does that mean it comes and goes? Feel free to whine. That's what friends are for.

Congrats on the pants, Barb! Don't forget to call me when the new cafeteria is open. Lunch together would be fun!

Donna, actually, according to my counting, if your son is 31, that will make you 29. Your weather sounds glorious! Usually we are warmer in KC this time of year. My flowers are usually planted by now. But having a chilly spell . . .

And speaking of chilly, Ilse, how awful! Thank God your cell was not locked in the car, too. I got locked out once, while walking my dog years ago. We (my dog and I) would drive to a park to romp around. One day I put my purse in the trunk and of course the keys were in the purse. But I was lucky. Beautiful day . . . and a locksmith was just across the street from the park's parking lot. Roscoe thought it was great fun.

LOL, that pic of me and my husband is so old! Maybe about 10 years? I was a tad heavy, but most of the weight was yet to come. I really should update it, now that I can get a decent picture of myself!

As for "second careers" the only one I truly want is retirement! But I do like to dabble in silk flower arrangements . . . .

Judy, what's the background story of your son's wedding? Planned a big one but found out it's too $$? Are you all following that Runaway Bride story? (I am a Fox News Junkie). Goodness, 20 bridesmaids? I should have run away from my first wedding. Walking down the aisle and actually thinking to myself "WHY am I doing this?" Marriage lasted 7 years. Well actually 5. One year he was in Nam and it took one year for the divorce to go through.

TB, those pics are wonderful! And your home looks lovely! I expect any day now for you to tell us it's sold! As for basements, being part Polish, I cannot exist without a basement. Have to put all my stuff somewhere!

And Brenda, congrats on the new floor! You are so lucky to have a husband who can do stuff like that! Mine cannot. I have never met a man that is so totally unhandy. Well, some of it is not his fault. Swear to God, if he has to put something together and the content sheet says "4 thingys included" you can bet your bippy only 3 thingys will be included. Sigh. We have to pay to have anything fixed/installed/repaired.

Two small jobs today and the rest of the week will be busy. Sigh.

teelbee · #20 05-03-2005, 11:28 AM

Woh!

Things are moving already with the house. It hit some of the MLS websites yesterday (no pics up yet) and the sighn went up about 4:30 pm. I got home from the nursery about 7 pm and learned we already had 3 inquiries from "real people" (not just lookie lous)! Gulp! The realtor's tour isn't even happening until Friday.

We weren't going to show until Wednesday, but one realor really needs to see it today, and our realtor said okay. So, the first semi-official show is at 10 am. I still have to clean up the gazebo area, which I've been using as a storage area and potting shed while working on the rest of the yard. And, there's odds and ends to be put away in the office. I'd bet get going. I'll check back later.

laffingbead · #21 05-03-2005, 03:52 PM

We're trying the FSBO route. We put up a sign with information flyers attached. I put 10 flyers in the holder. As of 5am this morning, all of them were gone. I ended up going back into the house to get some more flyers to put in the holder. When I got back from swimming, I printed up some more. Our housing market is quieter. The house across the street put their house up for sale about 5 weeks ago. There are also houses for sale around the corner.

Yesterday, a realtor called and asked to see the house for something my DH was trying to do. I showed him everything. No idea what kind of impression he had. I think most everything in the house looked pretty good. Of course he was pushing to be our realtor.

Eating is not good. I haven't taken time to deal with that aspect of my life properly at this time.

TB, I hope it goes fast and profitable for you. Do you have another house in mind?

KCTinter · #22 05-03-2005, 06:33 PM

Ilse, I just noticed you live NW of Chicago. Whereabouts? I am originally from the South Side . . . way back when.

Ditto that, TB -- do you know where you are going when your house sells on Friday??

I have found that when I am under a lot of stress, it is much harder to "eat clean." That's when I grab an Atkins Bar and just say the heck with it. At least it's better than the M&M's I used to eat! Today after lunch I was srounging around the refrigerator looking for the last of the "Aunt Ruth's." Alas DH ate it all up last night. Time to make another one! Or perhaps that Carbquik Coffee Cake. That was pretty good, too. Had strawberries with too much whipped cream instead.

I did sign up for that insurance policy. Agent says the reason it is so cheap is because I am part of a "group." Hmm. I am still suspicious. I find I am more cynical the older I get. But when I get the policy, I will read every word. If it still looks OK, then I'll cancel my current policy. Always something.

BC · #23 05-03-2005, 10:28 PM

Alida, I don't blame you for checking that policy with a fine tooth comb. And yes, even as much as I sometimes write, I almost always for get to say something that I thought at the time was relevant. Ha!

TB, I'm not at all surprised at all the activity, considering the market in California. I suspect you may get offers over your asking price, actually. So hang on to your hat, it's going to continue to be very busy.

Ilse, that's a great start on your house, too.

Judy, wow. There's nothing so stress-making as a wedding. I hope it all works out for the kids, though, and without any lasting ill feelings.

I've had one hectic day. Morning at the vet with Khaki--the outlook for her is better than I was thinking. This afternoon, I had a private showing at a home in one of our ritzier neigboring villages with an absolutely lovely older woman I met at the knit shop. She admired the bracelets I was wearing and the friend with me piped up and said "She makes those!" Anyway, I had a delightful time with a charming lady, sold two pieces and have a special order for another. Now I have to get to work--I have two other pieces I've promised before Mother's Day.....yikes!!!

teelbee · #24 05-04-2005, 03:23 AM

Thanks, everyone for the kind words about my house. It is quite humble, and it has a few warts, but we were very comfortable here. I loved doing more with the yard this past year, but full-time gardening isn't going to bring in a pay check. I'll miss experimenting with different types of flowers, but something with a small courtyard will be much more practical.

The date we accept offers on the house is May 11th. That's the way they're doing it here right now. Put it on the market and only accept offers on a given date, usually after about a week. Then, if there are multiple offers, the realtor lets each one know if a higher bid came in so they have a chance to revise their offers.

I told our realtor I'd like to push that date back. I'm a little concerned about that short window of opportunity. For one thing, there is a lot of rain in the forcast for the next week. DRAT!!!! My flowers will probably flop over - they are already too tall. I've staked them up, but there's only so much staking can do for Shirley poppies.

Then, too, our only weekend is Mothers' Day weekend. I'm concerned that we won't get as many people looking - so many people with be shopping for gifts on Saturday and celebrating with Mom on Sunday. She's saying wait and see, which wasn't really what I wanted to hear.

Her reasoning is that If a house is on the market for over 2 weeks, people start to think something is wrong with the place. :( Can you believe that?!?

Even though we advertized no showing until the 4th, realtors have been calling and stopping by asking to "preview". Two of them said their clients had time constraints, so I let them come see it, even though I wasn't "ready".

Judy, you have such diverse talents and training, I'm sure you could swing into any number of careers. For my part, I found changing careers to be very stressful - my first year and a half was like being in a train going downhill with no breaks! Still, it was very exciting and rewarding.

BC, I'm relieved to hear there is some better news about Khaki. It sounds like there are some decent treatment options. And, that's wonderful about your customer and the private showing! I'll bet you will be busy for your Mother's Day commissions!

Alida, I'm thinking this is probably leading into your busy season - people wanting to get more climate control before summer. If I'd known more about it, I would have had window film installed years ago. Depending on what we end up buying, I may to look into getting the windows tinted in the next place. Do you know if anyone in Northern California does the artistic type of tinting you do? I'd never heard of it until you showed your web page.

Ilse, I think you are very intrepid to go the for sale by owner route. I wouldn't have the nerves for that! Good luck and keep those flyers stocked!

Donna, I definitly have days when I get the munchies - I don't really know why they crop up, either. But with me, one day of munchies leads to another. It like the ultimate distraction or denial of my worries. It would be so much better if I'd find a constructive solution instead of occupying my attentions with getting something in my mouth!

Well, my eye's don't want to stay open any longer - hopefully, not too many typos or "thinkos" in this posting.

bkloots · #25 05-04-2005, 08:52 AM

Forgive me for not answering individual posts. I'm reading about your various lives and activities with great interest. Maybe I'm a closet soap opera fan--but prefer a little less drama? The drama of house-selling seems stressful enough!

I've been aware of a sweet-tooth leaning the last few days. So far, I've mollified it with sugar-free Jell-O, berries with a splash of kefir (the kefir freezes on the frozen berries and produces an ice cream effect), and Russell Stover sugar-free nuggets--that last item is the most dangerous, because one always leads to another. I'd just rather not be thinking about sweets at all. Oh well. I'm not even going to ASK about that cake y'all have been referring to.

I welcomed the newest writer to our Hallmark staff yesterday. So young, so cute, so blonde, so talented! Little does she know--between the ears, I am still her age, but wiser and less anxious (thank God). I was wearing my monarch butterfly tights, which make my legs look tattooed. They are very cool, and I can still get away with it. Or, if not, nobody has the rudeness to tell me!

Have a great day everybody.

KCTinter · #26 05-04-2005, 09:25 AM

Barb, I've read so much about Kefir . . . should probably try some. Do you get yours at Wild Oats? Are there various brands/flavors or is kefir just kefir?

My sweet tooth definitely comes and goes. I think it's related to stress and being tired. But as for that cake . . . at some point, when you are having guests/family for dinner, or need to take a cake to a party, I would highly recommend Aunt Ruth's Pecan Cake. I don't know if it made it to the recipe section yet, but it's on the Cooking forum. Only problem is it needs the carbquik, erythritol, stevia, splenda and Polydextrose, plus other more "normal" ingredients.

And LOL about your new writer!

TB, actually, the 3M window tinting is just plain old tinting. Nothing decorative about it. The decorative stuff is Etchlike, my "stained glass overlay" and the decorative films. And you're right, I am entering my busy season where I generally go nuts with jobs, scheduling and keeping track of supplies. And add my decorative jobs into the mix, with designing, keeping track of other supplies and having to switch mental gears, I just about go crazy.

Brenda, great news about Khaki!

BIG job today with an early start. Happy day, all!

laffingbead · #27 05-04-2005, 11:57 AM

This morning, we had frost on the windows and roofs. It was 26 degrees at 5am! It is supposed to be in the mid 60's later today, possibly getting up to the 80's by the weekend. I can't believe I still have to wear winter gear to head out to swimming. I was excited to get gas for $2.10 this morning.

Later this week, I plan of dropping off information to our county's Regional Office of Education for a possible new job next year. In order to complete this, I have to provide a certified college transcript along with a resume, 3 letters of recommendation, etc. I just got the transcript in the mail yesterday. I ordered it on-line Friday, faxing in a copy of my signature to them.

Only one flyer was picked up yesterday. My DD looked at the house the way it is now after seeing it in the process of packing and chaos.

MY WW WI wasn't pretty, but I expected that. I had a good start for B-fast today, but am hungry already. Lunch is at 10:30. I know I will be tempted to eat other stuff at that point. (I am trying to get back to CALP)

WEll, I had best get back to work.

BC · #28 05-04-2005, 01:40 PM

Hi gang, quicky flyby as I'm feeling a bit pressed for time. Who knew there would ever be such a thing as a "jewelry emergency"

But one piece is polishing now, and another semi assembled. I resigned myself last night that there was really not much I'd be able to do for any other last minute shoppers. I wouldn't be so rushed except I already have plans for this evening.

TB, no matter what your realtor says, I believe you are in charge here, you know? Listen to your intuition, too. People that would "wonder" probably aren't people interested in making a serious offer IMO.

Ilse, yes, wasn't it cold! Frost still on the grass at 9am. Good to hear you are getting back on a plan.

Barb, I bet those butterfly stockings are quite cute! I wouldn't have the "noive" for those. But I feel young at heart too, until I catch myself thinking something terribly crabby and old-ladyish. Oh No!!

Alida, your busy season sounds awfully hectic, but I know it's good financially. Finding a balance I'm sure would be nice, though.

Peg, where are ya?

Peg, Judy, Donna

tiashanty · #29 05-04-2005, 01:44 PM

All this talk about selling houses and purging things makes me tired. We've been in the same house for over 20 years and if I was to start clearing out things now, it would take me a year. As each child left I tried to get them to take all there "stuff" but that was a lost cause. I still have closets of their belongings left. Also, after working on the yard all these years, I still don't have it right. So, I can't leave until it's finally finished. Last night I bought a huge pale orange rhododendrum (sp?) and another clemantis to hopefully climb up a new trellis. So many things are popping up now. I spent 2 hours mowing lawns and weeding and then realized it was after 7 p.m. and I still hadn't had dinner and only had 45 minutes before American Idol came on. Ended up jumping in the bath and then eating dinner in front of the tv. I'll do some more on the yard tonight.
Brenda: That's wonderful news about Khaki. I think about you and what you are going through all the time. My little girls mean so much to me and I know you feel the same way about your furkids. The weather here is so warm now that we can finally go to the park at lunchtime. I pack hubby and I a lunch and we sit at the picnic tables and the girls get to play for an hour. I would never ask them to sit in a hot car for an hour while we sit in a restaurant. I've reported more than one person for doing that. Doesn't take long for the heat to hit them especially if they are furry like my girls are.
Ilse: I hear ya about the price of gas. It's 97.9 a litre here. Hubby and I own a gas station, convenience store and we get people actually yelling at us over the cost. I don't know how it's done in the states but in Canada, we have no control over the price. We recieve a phone call from head office and they tell us what price to charge. We make absolutely nothing on the gas. That's why so many gas stations have stores or donuts shops or hamburger stands attached. They have to make their money somewhere. There is talk that gas might go down a little before summer actually hits. Sure hope so!
My leg is slowly getting better. I have 2 big red spots that are worrying me a little. I have had blood clots in my legs before and that scares me, but I don't think I would have to worry if that is what they are, cause the vein is supposed to be dead. They were really hurting by the time I left work last night and I ended up scaring myself and came close to a panic attack. Had a hard time breathing on the way home, and then it hit me that the last time I felt like that it was acid reflux acting up. So, I took some zantac and it started feeling better.
Woops, boss is coming gotta go. Have a great day all.

Judy · #30 05-05-2005, 12:15 AM

Quick fly-by......... I have 22 sets of essays to grade tonight.

update on the wedding.........It's beginning to look like the new version will be a destination wedding in Jackson Hole Wyoming at the end of July.

And so are the days of our lives......

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