The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Jan..how are you feeling now? If it happens again...please get checked out!!

Rubes...I just wanted to say about the Husky-we have a 4 year old siberian husky that just will not stay in our yard....I even spent the money to fence in our back yard and he still tries his best to "escape" anytime the door opens. He is just so full of energy and loves to run-and run he does. Over to the horse farm, down the road to the neighbors...it is so frustrating and we really try to be careful NOT to let him outside unless he is on the leash. He usually escapes if one of my nephews comes over and Riley is waiting right by the door....I think it's in their genes to "run".....Now Duke, our german shepherd....he will stay in our yard and if he does go up to my mother-in-law's (who lives right on the road) we will call him and he will come right back. He listens very well. The husky-he doesn't listen at all...and he is not a puppy anymore. He even got hit by a car when he was just a few months old...that's how we ended up with him...he belonged to my hub's sister and when she let him outside he went on the road and got hit...she spent thousands of dollars on him and then gave him to us because she couldn't take care of him "correctly"...like we could. Hopefully the husky you have seen is just an escapee and not a person being neglectful.

ATL-my 9 year old nephew went thru that phase....it is hard to know the right thing to do. But we did end up telling his Mom...because we didn't want him to steal from other people too. He would come over here and "take" things....he took pocket knives that were my hubby's, money from my sons' rooms.....finally, he actually got caught with my oldest son's wallet....it's really hard knowing how to handle a situation like that - especially when the child is young...but I think we have to try to help them now before it escalates and continues as they get older. In my nephew's case, we've been there since the day he was born and his Mom (my husband's niece) was considering giving him up and he were going to adopt him....so we love him like a son and want to help him - and her (she's a young, single Mom). I know your situation is a little different...it would be hard telling a Mom who thinks her child can do no wrong.

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

yes..it hit me out of nowhere...I am fine now..just a little freaked out.....
Ate dinner and have heating pad on legs, nothing a good night' s sleep won't cure
thanks for all your concern..I have doc appt next week and will mention it to her.....
ATL - good on you for confronting the little shit...

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Hubs is trying to comfort me but it is not working..I believe in God and giving my troubles to him. He doesn;t..... got a letter tonight saying they will reduce our payment by $200, or accept a short sale for 189...we bought it for 219 and our mortgage is $319 b/c of a refinancing to bale out hubs business...
anyone want a house?????

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Jan..feel better....please relax tonight....definitely a Netflix night for you!!!! And yes-make sure you tell your doctor. We all need our Jay-nay-nay (sp?)....We all need you!!

Uggg...just saw your next post.....don't rush into anything and DO give it to God. This economy is hurting all of us....take a breather for now...and know that I am praying for you, Hon I am so sorry that you are being hit with this.....I'm here, Jan.....I believe....and I pray that God will take care of you.:h

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Bummer. About 2 years ago, for some inexplicable reason in this economy, they opend 2 grocery stores on our side of town. Today, they shut them down. All those people out of work, all the waste, HATE that!!
Kell, I know some dogs are more prone to that behavior. But I can't risk my animals because these people aren't controlling him. He ran like a scalded cat when I yelled at him, and I've worked all evening trying to find his owners.
MB, it makes no sense the bank would take your house in this market (unless they can write it off!) when you are making attempts to make payments. You need to drink some soothing hot teas, not that caffeinated McDonald's stuff you love so much!! You know, at least, you won't be homeless, right sweetie? And take care of yourself. Stress can kill.
ATL, sorry you're in this situation. Just saw a quote on FB : Life is too short to spend it with people who suck the life out of you.' I briefly check in there for family messages about once a week, and some people post this stuff hourly! :H But also remember, whatever you do, it's hard not to look at people who steal the same way again. Do the next right thing, not just for the boy but for your family.
Have much to do before bedtime. The grocery closing is gonna affect so many people, stores, it makes me sad. And (here I go reading the news again!) Obama is asking to raises the national debt by over a billion dollars again. My grandchildren can't even read well yet, but this is the debt they're inheriting. Bummer.

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Ruby...I wasn't trying to defend the dog....of course we must protect our own precious pets. I guess I don't know what I was trying to say....just that I have a crazy, wayward husky like that one too.....I didn't mean too offend you in any way. We try to so hard and spend a lot of money to keep our dogs under control...they are family, after all. I hope that husky went home and will leave your Ninny and kitties alone. If it comes back, then it's probably a good idea for you to call animal control...for the safety of your pets and for the dog.....again, I'm sorry if I came across the wrong way. I truly didn't mean to. Not very good with words, I guess.

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Grateful, you could NEVER offend me, and sorry if I sounded cross. A long, taxing day. I understood perfectly what you meant, and I'm bending over backward to help this dog and it's owners. But if that doesn't work, a load of buckshot over his head (and close to his butt!) might help!! :H Never worry about me, love. You'd have to plan for weeks and deliberately set out to P.O. me to achieve it!! :hug:

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Kelly--Mark's first inclination was to tell the mom but I think part of that was motivated by the fact that he knows she gets on my nerves and puts me on the spot about playdates and me taking her kid somewhere (like I said-- she is lonely and has no friends) and he knew that would stop all that . However, since she thinks he is perfect I coudl really foresee a big conflict with no resolution-- to the point where she might actually accuse me of trashing her kid and poor her etc etc. everyone knows the kid is wild -- he is a cute kid and knows it and gets away with hell-- so I figured I would confront him and dodge her for awhile. If she does not get it then I will just have to think of some way to tell her I dson't want them to play. I did not want them to become thick before he stole and this just confirmed it. The more Luke ignores him at school the more I figure he will quit talking to her about coming over here and going places with us.

Rubes-- I made your bean soup recipe today-- sounded like a good one for cold weather. Plan on having it this weekend with some cornbread.

Very tired now-- trying to cram 3 days into one morning tomorrow may get a little tough. MB__ stay well. Fen-- enjoy the snow!

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

hey there .. where the hell has this week gone and now its thurs... and well this weekend is all mess up and have to shift it to next and still have one call to make some.. if i can line up some extar work...for the weekend ... and life is going as best as it can .. well have a great niht and ruby it was great talking with ya ... and oh if anyone can get ahold on to a pic of wood cross gran and the cycle of lifr showing 2'x2' long x 2"thick hard wood ... for a new project home made 7 sting elec guitar for lukes birthday .. let me know ... well have a great night and happy friday one and all .. lets enjoy love and big hugs and always saying prayers for one and all

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Hi everyone - I am home from work. Looks like it has been a busy day here. my close for tomorrow has been switched to an open - so I now open tomorrow morning but that is a good thing - really !! I am going to be working in receiving - so guess what? NO CUSTOMERS all day!! Awesome. And I get to go in in jeans too! Fun day tomorrow. Sleep tight everyone!!

love, Sun XX

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Eternally awake, I am here. Where is our Mishy??
T, I just KNOW I can find what you want, the idea's been surfing my brain since we talked. Maybe I can sneak up the cabin hill and cut a big oak from Busy Bob's back yard! :H
Looking so forward to next weekend, plan a cabin break, and though it may be chilly, it's still a break! Had a bunch of little pestering festering annoyances today, but I'll deal. The renter I was considering giving a second chance because of his domestic outbreak I found out today is in trouble, and banned, from our only store within 10-15 miles either way because he attacked and beat another customer there, so they're outta there. Not going to chance it any more. He lives next door to my son, and son told me he doesn't allow any contact with the guy, realized he was wired on something. In this area, you can run but you can't hide from me. I tell people that as soon as they move in!! And violence is a HUGE no-no. Was going over there in person, but Hubs quashed that idea, so paperwork to start over!
Nap time, I hope. I did get a good 5 hours in already. Love youse guys.

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Good Morning - gawd, is it ever early though! Hey Rubes - how about I join you next weekend at the cabin? Can only be for a couple of days and I know it is short notice......but let me know. Actually if you already got in 5 hours, you should be okay - I have heard that OLD people need less sleep........ which is probably just as well as I had 4 1/2 !! LOL

Getting ready for work now - back later, Love, Sun XX

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

morning....yawn
I am tired but calm....
Ruby - I decided I don;t lilke George Clooney any more as he came out in support of Obaba a few days ago
Thanks for all your love and prayers sweet family!!

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Oh..I broke up a fight between two drunk renters yesterday....assholes!!!
Drove my van right in between them and jumped out like I was Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde...
they promptly got in their car and left
(I know it wasn't the smartest thing to do)
Some renters are just TRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and some are the sweetest most loving people I know...

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for JANUARY 2012

Sounds like a plan, Sun! Always up for cabin time. Of course, given the diversity in our diets, one of us might starve! As far as old people like you go, I sleep like a baby up there.
MB, gosh, you mush be my younger and cuter clone! I've done that before, and when Hubs finds out I get chewed out. But nature takes over, I guess. Evicted one couple (who did $1000's of dollars in damage) who had been married 30 years. I'd already rented to them when I met him, and was troubled at the first; he was obviously violent. His wife had him arrested, then he started coming back, ignoring a TRO, and I was going down to confront him when Hubs got word and put his 13's down. So I called my branch cousin, the county sheriff, and he sent deputies out to meet me there. (He chewed me out too!) Like I've said before, I HATE bullies! Be more careful than I am, OK? And most actors, people above the normal tax laws, are very liberal in their beliefs. Just read Obama is trying to win the power to have have total control over what agencies he cuts and how. Whatever your party or idealogy, absolute power corrupts.
T, I'm going out measuring trees today. Wish I had a way to take down this giant pine in back of the house. It would take out half my backyard if just cut down, though, and would cost over $500 to have just put on the ground. Hindsight is 20/20, I know.
About a bazillion little chores to tend to today, but will keep hammering away. Stay at it, friends.

PS: I thought of you when I saw this, Kell.

NJ mini terrier named smallest working dog - Welcome to Charter.net

And for MB:

Dear Lord, you took my favorite actor, Patrick Swayze. You took my favorite actress, Farah Fawcett. You took my favorite singer, Michael Jackson. I just wanted to let you know that my favorite President is Barack Obama. Amen.