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This promises to be a spirited swap! Old ghoulfriends and new ghoulfriends are welcome to sign up. I promise to include lot's of corny Halloween jokes and bad puns, and the group will supply the camaraderie.
Don't be afraid to don your best pointy hat and join in, even if you have never participated in a plant swap before. I would love to get this one back to basics with plants and a Halloween theme as the centerpiece. Many of us suffered losses due to weather issues this year, so let's scale back from 5 plants to 4 plants required to participate. Remember that in this group sending plants is supposed to be fun! Send what you like and what you would be happy to receive and don't stress about having the newest and greatest. This is still a good time of year for most of us to plant daylilies and German iris and many perennials, and fall bulbs would be absolutely wonderful to send! If your zone limits the fall bulbs that can be grown in your area, please let me know-I will try to match you with someone who can accommodate you. The rules:
2. You must send at least 4 plants. With bulbs, each variety will be considered 1 plant. For example, if you send 8 tulip bulbs and 5 are Orange Emperor tulips and 3 are Queen of Night tulips, each different variety will counts as 1 plant, so that would be a total of 2 plants for purposes of the swap. Please try to send plants that relate to Halloween in some way. It could be that the name includes a Halloweeny word like witch or moon or magic or midnight; or ones that are a Halloweeny color like orange, black or purple. 3. In addition to the plants, include something scary! That could be a scary Halloween decoration, the horror paperback you just finished reading, a picture of my third grade teacher (she terrified me, and still does decades later) or anything else that conveys the spirit of the season. The trick is not to spend a lot of money on your treat, but express what you love about the season! 4. All boxes should be sent priority with delivery confirmation unless it is all fall bulbs, which will probably be fine going parcel post with delivery confirmation, which adds just 18 cents to parcel post rate. 5. Once you receive your box, please share the contents with the group. We want to share each others fun! 6. Sign ups start now and will close on Friday, September 28. I will assign partners on the 29th and we will make October 15 the absolutely last day to send your partner's box. We want to be sure that everyone has time to enjoy their scary Halloween surprise. Sign up here and email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. If you are new to the group, share with us a little about yourself. What do you like? What kind of plants do you grow? Do you have a family, pets, hobbies? Pictures are welcome. |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 10:35
Oh, I LOVE the name, Poison!!! This looks like fun!!!! :O) But I'll have to step back from this one, with everything that's going on right now. I'll still drop in and HAUNT everyone, though!! :O) |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 11:02
Myspace Comments Later....April/dirt_under_my_nails |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 12:59
Count this Ghirly ghoul in too! Sounds sooo corny, LOL! Deb |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 14:23
Did someone say Corn? CANDY CORN? |
- Posted by fishymamas (My Page) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 15:50
We bought the boys thier halloween costumes today (a cute red dragon and bobba fett), I feel like such a cheater my mum used to make mine, but they don't like to dress up the way girls do, I still make mine & hubby's costumes from scratch, as they last 3 years or so, or 2 halloween parties, a few renfaires and such. Only thing i'd like to ask is that my swap buddy goes for "cutsey" rather than scary, so the kiddies don't freak out. Now I just need to plan 2 halloween parties. |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 15:51
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 16:26
Welcome dirt, tracy, paya, debbya, fishy and pixie! That's too bad Bunny. If life clears the way and you change your mind, hop on in! I have a couple of tricks up my sleeve for this swap, but no disappearing act. Bad Halloween joke for today: |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (email@example.com) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 16:41
Roar! That was so corny! LOVEDIT! Ha ha! Alright, I need to tell everyone, new and old, that I am still posting messages for our Friend Medontdo/Michele because she still doesn't have regular internet and can only send emails. So don't think I am too crazy for posting twice, please! All of Michele's posts will say Medontdo Mail in the Subject of the Posting. So ready or not here comes More Medontdo Mail! |
i so love the theme alana! :~) see i could never host cuz i couldn't come up with something that witty! :~) |
Yay, Letha is finally going to play with us! Woopie! |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 7:29
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (email@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 15:37
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (email@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 16:08
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 16:20
A Halloween story: A vampire bat came flapping in from the night covered in fresh blood and parked himself on the roof of the cave to get some sleep. Pretty soon the other vampire bats smelled the blood and began hassling him about where he got it. He was tired and just wanted to sleep, but finally gave in. "Now, do you see that tree over there?" he asked. "Yes, yes, yes!" the bats all screamed in a frenzy. "Good," said the first bat, |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (email@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 16:34
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 17:10
Only halloween joke I know: "Why doesn't frankenstien have babies?" "Because he has a halloweenie" Which proves my mum should never be allowed to tell people jokes. Hubby just informed me that ED does not belong in jokes about holidays for kiddies. |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 19:48
OK I CAN'T STAND IT!!!! I HAVE TO TELL ONE NOW!!! THOSE ARE ALL TOO CUTE!!! What does a Witch use to keep her hair in place????? SCARE STAY!!!! |
Oh my gosh! You guys are all tooo funny! I am just cracking up! Silly women! Here's one more! |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 20:16
Imma gonna lose all ma pixie dust in one night from laughin so hard! and KNOWING this is going to be one FUN MONTH!!!! |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 20:26
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 20:35
I have a serious question about spooky things to send in my swap box. Can I send ma braziere (sp on purpose) It scares the hades outta me each day either cause I can't find one or I have to wear one. |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 20:40
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 20:49
Awww....How could ya be mad at a face like that??? I wanna snorgle her all up, yes I do!!! SMOOCHIE SMOOCHIE SMOOCHIE!!!!! |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 20:58
LOL OK Melissa she's coming in your box!!!! Hide your plants! Shes getting her molars in and chews anything that looks fun to her which is pretty much everything! lol She needs braces for that underbite so she doesn't stick those fangs out all the time and look mean lol. But your right she is a good baby, just a lil imp thats for sure! Awwww I like the Kiss ME, hes like what you put this around me and then expect me to smile and say cheese???? |
Oh my gosh, I forgot all about how bad the pooches are when they are teething! Woowee, you are in for it. Hide the slippers, Ditch the shoes! Pull out the electric fence for the flowers! Chomping pooch on the loose! Eeeeek! She doesn't look scary! Well, she kind of looks like my mom's cousin James Wesley, from Kentucky. Stick a little tobacci in that cheek of hers and she's a dead ringer! lol! Bunny, I'm telling marcus that you were making out with pixies pooch! Giggle! |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 23:40
lmao I bet she would love tobacci lmao she sure eats ciggies lmao!!!! She doesn't have a scary bone in her body cept for her looks lol Everyone around here knows we have "big" dogs lol and really they aren't that big but we have new hispanics every week down the road in lil Mexico, so I take Rebs out front alot and now Mud too but shes still too lil to scare anyone lol cept for those vampire fangs of hers lol. Funny thing is, they would both lick ya to death before biting ya lol. (I think at least, never put them to the test and hopefully will never have to) LOL @ making out with pixies pooch lmao, I think Mud would be the domitrix lmao at least SHE tries with Rebs lmao |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 23:48
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (email@example.com) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 0:56
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 6:57
April, Brooke is the cutest little vampire I have ever seen! I can just hear her saying " Blah Blah! I vant to suck your Milk!" Hee hee hee! |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 10:49
FYI... Those fangs HURT! Think there is a reason they are supposed to come in later instead of 1st. Not very comfortable for Mom.LOL! Later...April/dirt_under_my_nails |
Ouchie, ouchie, ouchie! I remember! YIPES! Evil little Brookie Baby! I had that problem with Patrick even before teeth. He would clamp his little gums down hard and then grind them against my ____. Instant water in the eyes! Glad those days are over! Whew! Now, Where is my plastic surgeon, I was told I get a new pair after nursing all of those babies as my reward! Ahhh, Here he is now! |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 11:18
I miss mine!!! Well, I miss the fact that they USED to be an inch or so higher on my chest!! LOL And a size or 2 bigger...WHY don't they tell you that you DEFLATE after nursing 5 kids??? I mean, honestly. Or maybe it's just cause I have to look further down to see them. Who knows. Or maybe it's the way the babies STRETCH them out while nursing? You know, they find something interesting on the other side of the room, so they do an "exorcist" move and try to do a 180 with their head, without popping anything out of their mouth?? :O) Ohhhh......Tracy, can I borrow your surgeon??!! I have a few nips and tucks I'd like done!!!! :O) |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 11:23
If I ever need a neurosurgeon, McDreamy is My Guy!!!!! LOL! I looooove him. Hubby makes fun of me all the time. I made him sit through the People Magazine's Recap of last years season. LOL! OMG April! Too funny, Yeah, If I got mine pierced I think it might be mistaken for something even lower! LOL! You know... my knees! Get your head out of the toitie! Sheesh! Bunny, you can borrow a cup of McSteamy any time you need something hiked back up! LOL! But I want him back, cleaned and pressed! Hee hee. OOH! I remember the swivel head move! Do they think they are Owls for crying out loud? Man! And then when they finally go too far and it goes POP, flips back and whacks you in the eye! lol! |
OMG - the doctors at Seattle Grace (that's what it's called, right?) are something to get sick for!! They are so hot! I definitely prefer McDreamy, but McSteamy is definitely a close second! Now, since Addison is leaving the show, do you think McSteamy will leave too? Do you all watch Gray's Anatomy? I love that show, but I missed a lot of last season. Hopefully I'll get to see every show this season! I really like Desperate Housewives too. Shame on me! My hubby thinks just about any TV I like to watch is just plain NASTY! ; ) Oh - the pain of nursing when your baby decides to look at the other side of the room! OWWWWWW! Yep, I've love a plastic surgeon here too - as long as he did it all for free!! |
Yep, Seattle Grace is the name! I am feeling feverish, call McDreamy. I need my temp taken! lol! Hubby watches both shows with me. We feel bummed if we miss an episode or they do that weird switching and replace it for parts of the season like they did last year. I was getting ready to smack the programming guys! Messed up my Wednesday night lineup and then my Thursday night! It got really nuts trying to find it for a while. Grrr. You hubby is just jealous! lol! Wants those wash board abs! Grin! |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 14:18
Hm. I think you guys need to get your mind off the Mad Doctors. Here's a little Halloween humor to distract you. A couple was invited to a masked Halloween Party. She got a terrible headache and told her husband The wife, after sleeping soundly for about an hour, awakened She joined the party and soon spotted her husband cavorting She let him go as far as he wished; naturally, since he was She was sitting up reading when he came in and asked what |
Ha, ha, ha!!! I'm bustin' a gut here! That is too funny, Alana!!! Okay, so back to TV (sorry, I don't get distracted for long when it's hot men we're talking about!) - yeah, Dave used to watch Housewives and Grey's with me, but then he decided they were just soap operas and just couldn't watch them. Duh! Anyway, I don't know if I'll get to watch Desperate Housewives anyway this season, with Sunday Night Football and all! Okay, so I love football too, so it's not like I'll not be enjoying it! I'll just be missing my other show. Now, if we can get the whole TV thing fixed, maybe I can tape Desperate Housewives in our bedroom while we are downstairs watching football??? |
Oh my gosh! Wowwwww! ROFL! Alana That Was A Scream! Becki, Isn't Sunday Night Football on ABC? I think it pre-empts the Housewives. You won't have to tape at all! Or is that Monday Night Football, hm, now I can't remember! |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 14:59
Okay, darlin'! Here is how I am pretty sure it is. Sunday Night Football is on NBC - Monday night was on ABC, but was switched over to ESPN. If I'm wrong, I'm sorry! But, I am pretty sure! Oh, and I don't think I have said so yet, but I would love to participate in this swap! Fun, fun!! Wow - sounds like fun, Alana!!!!! |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 16:58
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 19:33
Actually I keep telling hubby we're moving to a nudiest colony so I have less laundry to do. Hmmm, not much into TV unless we count the educational stuff, lots of animal planet, science channel, food network, etc. Our cable box we upgraded to for $8 more a month records tv, so we record and watch later. |
Oooh, Alana that dl is fantastic! April, It's mine! Mine, MINE! I'm gonna win it! I picked up a very dark Iris for our little exchange! Gives me the heebie jeebies! Wooooooo, Spooooooky! |
Letha! Too true about the young ones and the house wives! I won't let my 17 year old watch it with me! lol! We are just a little too much sometimes aren't we. Ooh, can't wait to see what goodies you have! Trick or Treat? |
Wow - I kind of got caught up with Grey's Anatomy last night. Turns out I hadn't seen the last 4 episodes - but I think I caught the rest of them (or parts at least.) I started watching the 2 part one where Adison goes to visit her friends on the computer, but it kept freezing my computer, so I quit watching. Anyway, then the season finale was on last night, so I saw that. Wow! Lots of things I sure didn't expect. Though as much as I loved Preston and Cristina together, I didn't really see them making it. Probably my favorite episode of Grey's is when she had the miscarriage, and at the end, Burke climbs into bed with her. Makes me cry every time! |
Becki, that scene got me too. Didn't you feel so sad for Christina? I totally got it when she couldn't breathe and couldn't get the wedding dress off fast enough. Was a shocker when Meredith grabbed the shears and started cutting though. Burke got kicked off the show because of his "unfortunate comments" that he made to one of the other cast members. He didn't approve of his lifestyle choices. I was pretty surprised. |
OMG - I just wanted to start crying with that too! Thinking of how tight that all felt all of a sudden! So sad! Burke is such an integral part of the show - I will sure miss him! Now, if I can just get the computer to work for me to finish the Addison taking off show and the one after it (when they take their exams I think), I'll be all set for the new season to start! |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 12:04
I think I"m the only one that has NEVER seen DHW or GA. Oh, heck...who am I kidding?? If our station doesn't play it, I haven't seen it. So that's 99.9% of all TV out there. LoL. Makes me feel so out of the loop sometimes! I think the last "new" show I remember watching was CSI in it's first year. Now, THAT was good stuff. :O) Haven't seen it since, though! But I did catch an episode of CSI: Miami the first year it was out too, and boy....did it ever stink compared to the original! (IMO) Evidently, I'm the only one who thought so, though...! Now....Antiques Roadshow....THERE'S my type of show!! LoL |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 12:51
I've never seen them either Bunny, here it's all educational TV, I know i get those channels though. Hmm, dirty jobs, mythbusters, meerkat manor (desperate mammals hubby calls it), some cartoons I watch with the kids, and loads of netflix. Currently we're going thru a martial arts kick, and catching up on Jet Li movies 1 night a week. Oh yes and we have 30 music stations thru the cable, I usully toss on some of that for background music, they've been doing a Pavorotti tribute this week on the opera station. |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 13:37
Mike Row! Yumm-O! I get teased by the hubby about him all the time. Calls him my boyfriend! LOL! |
Yup, gotta love Mike too! We loved Deadliest Catch!! Now that we don't have sattelite anymore, we probably won't be able to watch it, though. That is one of VERY FEW shows Dave would sit down and watch! Hopefully they have it on the computer too? I'll have to check that out! |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 15:28
Hubby thinks I should have mike rowe intern here for a day, after 40+ diapers let's see who's job is dirtier? |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 16:34
An old Halloween poem, tailor made for gardeners: THE GHOST OF A FLOWER "You're what?" asked the common or garden spook "The ghost of a flower?" said the old-time spook; -Anonymous |
Letha: Tell me about the Circus Act! he he! With the 4 boys and 1 shrill little girl it is very hard to watch tv. That is why all of our favorite shows are on after 9pm here. Bedtime is 8:30! Woohoo! Quiet sets in, the volume on the tv gets turned down, calm is restored, life is good. LOL! We have no clue what is on the tube before then. Alana is the poster of the poem, I can't wait to see what you found to put in your box! Fishymamas: I would love to see an episode of him changing all those stinky pants! ROFL! I have images in my head! lol! But then again, I did see him artificially inseminate a cow once! Blech! Who knew rubber gloves could come up to your shoulder? Hm. |
Yep, very rare here as well to see much before 8 or 9. I have a good movie here to watch, that I've been waiting to see, and Dave says he would rather stand outside and listen to the bats mate and watch the clouds in the sky than watch a movie with me. He thought you would all like to know that. Nice. |
Seriously, He is standing out there listening to the bats mate? Hm, curiosity is getting the better of me. Maybe I'll go stand outside and listen to mine, wonder what that sounds like? ROFL! Ah Becki, I think watching a movie with you is much better than being a voyeur on the bats! Sheesh! He has bats in his belfry! Sorry, couldn't resist throwing that one out there! lol! |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 22:11
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 07 at 22:15
What movie are you wanting to watching Becki? |
Oh, it's really no big deal. Happens here all the time. Stealth. Got it from netflix, and we talked last night about watching it tonight, but I guess he changed his mind. Anyway, maybe tomorrow night. Just ticks me off that he'd rather be outside all the time. If I sit out there, the bugs drive me crazy! But, he just sits out there, drinkin' his beer, takin' in nature! That's horrible that I don't enjoy that, but I just don't! I'm afraid it's quite boring to me. For a little while a month or so ago, there were a bunch of falling stars, and that was great! And I wouldn't have seen that if I hadn't been out there. But, usually, it's just pretty stinkin' boring! |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Sat, Sep 22, 07 at 14:20
No jokes today; this is a warning about the men you may encounter around Halloween. Know what to look for to stay safe. According to Neat Things About Halloween, the signs of a werewolf are: a unibrow, hairy palms, tattoos, and a long middle finger. Be careful out there! |
Do they have to have all of those characteristics? Ruh roh! Ed has long middle fingers. And a hairy face, no unibrow or hairy palms, hm, should I be worried? |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Sep 22, 07 at 21:58
JUST POSTING A WARNING FOR THE SATURDAY NIGHT FLYERS!!!! I hope everyone is having a great Saturday!!! Smiles, |
Who's up for a day at the spa with me? A little Toad Wart Mud Mask, Some Hog Snout Eye Packs, A little Bat Blood Nail Polish and we're good for a Howling Night on the Town! LOL! |
i like the jokes and the poems! LOL i don't watch greys annatomy or the other one, just can't get into it. he watches cops cops and more cops, we watch scifi! he he he! LOL we like creepy stuff!! or the stuff that may or may not come true ya know. LOL oh letha! bosses sometimes just suck!! i hated it when i was working and the bucket rolled downhill!! ugh!!! when we were walking back from the creek, the fun thing is, to howl like a wolf!! cuz it's usually later in the evening. hey becky! lavender! spray it all over ya, the bugs hate it, i got some from avon, and not only do the bugs and mosquitos hate it but hubby loves it and sniffs me! and has a wierd look in his eyes!! LOL so i use that stuff all the time. LOL i don't really know whats the best part, not being bit by bugs or being loved more. LOL :')) how did the party go bunny?? |
- Posted by sccountrygardens91 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 2:19
please count me in....Sandy |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 8:21
Medo, I'm glad to see you posting! Sandy, as the newest member of the group, please tell us a little about yourself. What kind of plants do you like? What do you like to do? |
Thanks guys! It's nothing that a good weekend and a good time with the Ghouls won't cure.Hello Sandy !Welcome! |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 9:25
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 9:35
glitter-graphics.com Yay! Another New Ghoul to Play! Hip hip hooray! Glad to have a new friend in our crazy little group! Tracy |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 11:40
Alana, Breakfast looks delicious! Please save me a plate! Letha, glad the weekend is soothing out the bumps! Warts and all! Medo: That is so much fun! I can just picture all of you howling by the creek! Don't ya just love it when the hubster is sniffin around? lol! Growl! |
ya, hubby fixed the phone thing, but alot of time at first it dont recognize my modem. or it'll say it has no dial tone. but then i finally get on!! yay!! :')) i'm all happy about it!! ok question, tracy, what kinda vac do ya have? i have the bissel that has like 2 different filters, ones cleanable and the other you have to replace. i love it! i want the newest bissel steam cleaner! my mom got it! and welcome sandy! i love hearing about people!! :')) |
Medo! I have the Hoover Savvy with the rotating brush tool and long extensions with the ENCLOSED compartment for the small tools (keeps little hands from swiping the dang things like with the last vacuum!). It is soooo quiet in comparison to the Eureka boss that I used to have. That one had a similar hepa filter like yours. This one I can wash, no replacing! Woo hoo! The dirt cup pulls out by a handle and slides back into place. The old one had a latch that snapped off! The Boss also lost suction after 6 months. The Hoover is going strong, no loss of power and it has an indicator to let you know when no more dirt is coming up from the section you just did. Next big plus is the SUPER long cord! I can do my large living room without changing outlets! hahahahahahahahaha! Letha! That is tooooooo funny! I am psychic! Woooooooooooo! LOL! Please don't put anyone's old warts in the box though! Please? Please? LOL! Yicky! Bubbles are good though! LOL! |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Mon, Sep 24, 07 at 10:35
Yay! Karen is going to play! Yippy! Yahoo! Another New Ghoul to come and say BOO! Hi Karen! April, I bet you are soooooo excited about hanging out with the FIL! LOL! Lucky you. Watch out, he'll grab the remote and put reruns of Bob Villa on! LOL! You'll be running screaming from the house! Hm, maybe there are some home improvements you need attended to? lol! |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Mon, Sep 24, 07 at 13:49
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Mon, Sep 24, 07 at 17:14
On the way to the eye doctor's today hubby and I are discussing budget for the next 3 months I run thru my expenses (we get an allowance of X amt each that we can spend on whatever, I think his goes to starbucks and computer stores), and he suggests moving the "garden club" expenses into the household catagory, as the plants etc are for the house. I mention a new swap for bulbs, and he comes up with "why don't you grab a cataloge and hand me to order form when you're done?" Turns out the eye doc told him the problems with my focusing is stress related and the old dear's worried. |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Mon, Sep 24, 07 at 19:49
Fishy, You do important work-if you get a little extra TLC, it is well deserved. Just four more days for sign ups, then we will play our game. You guys need to tell me what works best for the most people. Shall I post the quiz on Friday night or Saturday night, or even Sunday night? I want as many people as possible who want to play to have a fair chance. |
Hello Poison; What is with the quiz? I am a bit old for that!! I was not going to join but I cannot resist. Count me in. This ghoul loves fun!! diene |
Okay,Okay, I promise no warts or moles in my box. There will be treats and maybe......a few tricks!(hehehe) |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 7:49
Diene, I am so glad you decided to join! Welcome! Tracy, What's wrong with warts and moles? I think they give my face character! |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 8:43
Kissie and Smooches all ya warts and mole babies!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful day today!!!! Up and at em! have a busy day ahead! Smiles, PS... its quarter til 8 so WAKE UPPPP!!!! |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 8:49
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 13:41
One of the best parts of Halloween for me are the Zombie movies I watch every year. We have a horror movie marathon and invite friends and family over. It's a big yearly event for us. (Yes, we are a family of eccentrics and being in a rural area, are easy to entertain.) I usually have caramel apples and a cake I decorate to look like a huge black rat with plenty of blood (kool-aid, juice or red wine, depending on age and inclination)to drink. This year, I am going to serve these: Severed Finger Cookies Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place almonds in a bowl, drizzle on enough red food coloring to coat almonds. Stir almonds around so that they are evenly colored. Place almonds on paper towel-lined platter to dry. Work with one half of the dough at a time and keep the remainder refrigerated. Scoop dough into tablespoonful-sized balls. Roll each piece of dough into a finger shape. Press 1 almond, pointy-end out, firmly into 1 end of cookie finger to form a nail. Press the tines of a fork lightly into the dough just below the nail and in the center of the finger to form knuckles. Place cookies, about 1-inch apart, on parchment-lined cookie sheets; bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until pale golden. When cookies are done, let cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes. Remove cookies to platter to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough and almonds. Per serving: 98 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (50% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 14mg Cholesterol; 24mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 15:18
This time I will not be the last one ready! I've got my box 1/2 done and it's going out the 1st day. I may even get the stuff for the xmas swap too. (for the new gals, I'm hosting Xmas one, and the theme is "ornamentials" and you incluse an ornament, because well I'm cheesy like that.) Don't get me wrong I know I do a job that means alot and makes a differance, and I found a hubby who is happy to support me in what has been heartbreaking work. I'm a lil bummed this week, a girl who I've had since she was 2 is moving away (she's 6.5 now), on the good side her mum is getting married to a great guy who loves them both to pieces, but it's like losing a daughter (I stink at professional detachment, but the kids have to know you care and are a stable part of thier lives to blossom as they do). So we have come to a budget on the playground addition.... 6 grand, most of the work is being custom done by my part-time handyman (brother in law, I bought him a car last year, after he got the worst divorce lawyer ever, and he's been paying me back in work here). This year we're adding a 2 story castle playhouse and robin hood's hut in the north side, a few benches and a 2nd cottage with built-in kitchen for more "playing house" fun. Work will be starting just after Halloween and thru xmas. The kids will be unwrapping house/castle stuff the week of xmas to add to our village. I think I may have him expand the bunny yard too. Oh yes, I'm painting them myself to cut costs... uhhhh Becki, can I order 10 dozen cookies, seriously I won't have time to bake for our families this year. |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 15:25
Yeeeeech.....While those cookies SOUND delicious, I'm sure they don't LOOK it! :O) Which means....My kids would LOVE them! :O) April, as long as you're off to the market....I'll take one of each, and 2 of the other. :O) Anyone see the recipe for Eyeball Ice cream?? Icky, but the kids loved it. |
Fishy - of course!!! Email me, if you really want to do that! Your playground addition sounds SO COOL!!! I wish we could do some of that in our yard - I'll have to think of some cool plans! I am totally planning next year a teepee or house for vines to climb - have to work on those plans - I think the younger kids will love that! Poison - your big Halloween party sounds a bit like our 4th of July holiday! Everyone around here knows our house is the place to be, as we throw a big party, complete with the fireworks (shh - they aren't legal in Iowa - but the previous county sheriff told us if no one complained, they didn't care.) It gets bigger and bigger every year, as more and more people find out and invite others! Carmel apples - I was just telling Dave this morning that I want to make some! I haven't made any in ages, and that just sounds SO YUMMY!!!! Well, I don't think I'll be the last one to send this time either!! I've been buying some good bulbs at Walmart (they look really good - not all dried out like some of them they have), plus, I went to a garden center today and spent a little money there!!! OOOHHH that was fun!!! It would have been better had I been by myself, and could have really looked and thought about what I wanted, but they have these great glass balls and fun bird baths that Lily just couldn't leave alone, so I had to make it quick!! Nonetheless, I had a lot of fun, and can't wait to share my goodies!!! Plus, I bought all kinds of stuff on clearance after last halloween, so I've got some decorating goodies to share as well! Yippee!!!! Hope everyone is having a good day!! Rainy here again, so it's an indoor day! (I like that bunches, but it give Lily a bit of 'cabin fever' I'm afraid!) Becki |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 15:55
lmao I have a "jello mold" that is Halloween, sheesh gonna have to get the boxes down for Halloween this year! Yall have been soooo good for me! I am actually excited about ALL of the holidays this year! I LOVE Halloween, always have but then well ya'll know. NOT getting MUSHY here but Thank ya'll!!!! SOMEONE HAS A BIRTHDAY TOMORROW BTW!!!! Wonder who that might be???? Smiles, |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 16:25
I have the jello brain mold.... creepy fun. This year we're doing a zombie theme for the older kids (as in scooby doo & zombie island), last year our theme was "welcome t'Norg" and we had a pirate village (our pirate ship playhouse was all done up with a "skeleton crew"). Witches Brew Punch: 1 quart of lime sherbert in scoops Scoop ice cream into a punch bowl, pour in soda and foam up some brew for the kiddies. (I also make this with raspberry sherbet for valentione's day). I love that I get to over-do the holidays and call it "work". Becki, I can send you the place I got ideas from, but hubby being hubby, just HAD to take the blue prints and "fix them". As a result our castle now has 2 turrets and a working draw bridge. They also sell both plans and premade ones, but since I've free labor, I ordered plans. I'm thinking about having them design a 12 bed "castle" wall for the nap room (to fit the dozen or so toddler sized matresses in a staggered bunk-bed way). That may have to wait for next year though. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Playhouses
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 17:06
I wanna go play at Fishy's place!!! Please, please..can I?? Can I?????? Whhheeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! :O) :O) :O) I've always wanted to see a real castle!!!!! lol |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 17:18
Eh, it beats working for a living. |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 17:32
Time to go cover history with my 2nd grade class, today is Ceasar and Cleopatria and the fall of egypt. The parents are asking, will we go 3rd grade next year, as they'd rather keep the kids here, than move them to public school... somehow this is quickly becomming an elementary school, which means I'll need more staff next year (we're at 100% enrollment now, with a waiting list). Yes bunny you can, so long as you can fit inside the 5'6 ceilings. Tomorrow is my day off (I work Sat with the kids who's parents have the Thurs, fri, sat shift at the hospitals), but I'm doing a Sam's club run to pick up this month's restock, as well as the 3 trunks of dress up clothes I ordered (1 fairy set, 1 princess set, 1 "boy" set of firemen, policeman etc.) Then a trip to the farmer's market to order the 6 cases of fruit this week (they will deliver, but I wanna see what's fresh now, rather than pick off a list). The highlight of all this is that I got a grant to pay for $15,000 in repairs, additions and tools for the kids, as well as sending 2 senior staff to complete thier master teachers certs (I pay for additional schooling for the staff). So essentially it's money I get to spend on/for the kids and not have to worry about where it's comming from. |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 20:34
After years I've finally got the center how I want it, and now hubby wants to relocate for his carrer (which on papaer is "sensible" as he can get far more work there, than working here, and he can bring in more cash than I can), however, that would mean leaving the center I built litterly outta the ground. Seems part of Mr fishy's wanting to move is that I've not changed my name (a name change after establishing a business etc. is a legal nightmare), he'd like me to sell out to my assistant (who wants to buy and can get funding), and reopen a new center after taking a year off and having a baby. I just don't know... at 24 with my husband's insurance money and my degree, I had plenty of time and energy (at least untill I realized I was pregnant) to buy land, supervise the center being built and plan for the opening (we opened when my son was 3 weeks old), I'm not sure where at 30 I'll find that energy (I suspect dropping 40 lbs would help mightily with that though). Still there is a huge need for good preschools, esp. that take at risk kids. Our other option is for hubby to work out there and fly home every week or two for a few days, which would only delay having to pick I think. I dunno for him it's rebuilding a city, but to me it's profiting off people who've lost everything, and we just can't seem to find that middle ground (at least he's looking at rebuilding cosy homes and communities, and not office high rises and luxury homes). He even promised to donate work to habitat for humanity if I'd consider the move. |
i found a few sites to do the homeschooling for tabor on the lessons for him. so this is cool. but its still so something or another for me! i wish it all came in one downloadable thing! that would be cool! LOL i love all them recipes! we will have to try them! one by one. happy birthday bunny!! :')) tabor and i love to watch zombie movies! they are cool to watch!! |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 21:15
Med, silly me, I can't remember how old Tabor is, but here should give you something to start with. they have 1/10 the site (still more than 1 kid can burn thru in a year) as free samples, for $20 a year you can access 100% of the site and even have it custom build your worksheets etc. I used it for the preschool classes when I first started. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Ed helper
Fishy, I just don't think you can possible commit to any decision until you tour New Orleans and the communities that are established and livable at this point. I can't remember if you two are going to go down there for a preview and if so when? Too many threads ago, the old memory is slipping! LOL! I think it would be admirable to set up schools down there as that is all I hear about is how badly the schools are behind in rebuilding. Adequate childcare must be at a minimum as well. It would all go to improving the community. If anyone is going to contribute to rebuilding, why not let it be from someone as conscientious as the two of you? I do remember Trina saying how uncomfortable it is there much of the year, but again, don't remember the particulars. Trina, pipe in here!!!! LOL Fishy, you are making me look forward to Christmas already! LOL! I really like the ornament idea, maybe open up the old suggestion box for people of different faiths as well. Alana, I am loving the finger recipe! Super creepy! Everyone has great ideas for Scary Treats! I may have to steal them all and have a party for the kids this year! Becki, I used to love the caramel apples until my parents ran the Fall Festival's Cotton Candy booth for our parish when we were kids. That is what I made for the booth every morning before it opened up for the day! One year we ran out of them and I had to run home and hurry up and make another 6 dozen. The caramel was in 5 lb cans and had to be double boiled before dipping the apples. Go ahead and TRY to hurry along 5 lbs of caramel to soften up enough to dip apples into! LOL! The apples kept getting stuck in the caramel after I would dip them. I wanted to scream. After I finally finished them I went to the bathroom to wash up and then came back to see 1 full gigantic tray knocked onto the floor with our dog Freddie chomping and licking her way through one apple after the other! Groan! LOL! |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 25, 07 at 21:55
We're going to visit over the holidays, which is why I offered the holiday swap, I won't be baking/making dinner/ having inlaws visit/etc as I'll be traveling, so I'm pretty free or duties that month. Sure there's ideas for those who don't do a tree, so far the consence seems to be either 1. christian or 2. puts up a tree anyways (I'm in #2 myself), if we need a #3 decor idea, chanukka, kawanzaa, ramadan, solstice we can work out something (snowmen, polar bears and peguins are pretty universal "winter" themes). |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 07 at 8:01
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 07 at 8:53
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Wed, Sep 26, 07 at 12:48
Do you grow your own Jack 'O' Lanterns? Depending on which ones you grow, this is why using collected seeds may not be the best option: Pumpkins, squash and gourds are members of the vine crops called "cucurbits." There are four main species of Cucurbita usually included in the pumpkin, squash and gourd grouping. The varieties within a botanical species (which may be referred to as pumpkins, squash or gourd) can cross-pollinate. Varieties from different species do not. For example, zucchini crosses with Howden's Field pumpkin, acorn or spaghetti squash, small decorative gourds, or Jack-Be-Little miniature pumpkins because they are all members of the same botanical species (C. Pepo). However, cross-pollination does not affect the taste, shape or color of the current season's fruit. Crosses show up only if seeds from these fruits are saved and grown the following year. Butternut squash, Small Sugar pumpkin, White Cushaw pumpkin, and Big Max pumpkin could all be grown in the same area without crossing because each variety comes from a different species. Because bees carry pollen for distances of a mile or more, in suburban areas where many gardens are in close proximity, fruits must be bagged and pollinated by hand if pure seed of non-hybrid varieties is desired. |
Poison, You are amazing! That is great information! I just clipped it and saved it in my GW File. I have wondered about this as I am thinking of starting a pumpkin patch next year. I thought it would be great fun for the kids but we do have a neighbor a few doors down that grows many different types of squash. I won't be going to the trouble of bagging and pollinating myself but will be keeping your post for a reminder to just go ahead and buy the seeds every year, just in case I forget and i get the urge to collect on my own! Thank you! You're such a smarty! Tracy |
Thanks for all the info, Alana! I am planning to grow pumpkins next year (hopefully, if we can find the room), so that is very helpful!! Oh boy, girls! I am SO stupid!!! I think I totally crushed my husband last night, totally by accident. He decided to get on the computer last night, after I was asleep, and he got into my emails. Not good, since I haven't deleted anything in a few months. I had been emailing back and forth with someone here about some of our problems (very personal ones!) and stupidly didn't delete them!!! I don't know exactly what he read, but it probably wasn't totally kind, and I feel just awful now! (Something about little blue pills.) I was asleep when he came up to bed, but halfway woke up and said, "Did you find anything on ebay?", and then he said something I didn't really understand, and then he said, "I just love reading emails written about me." and nothing more. I didn't know what he was talking about and I said, "You mean mine?" And he didn't answer. All of a sudden I realized what he probably read, and feelings of guilt just flooded over me. I started crying and said, "I am so sorry." But, he didn't say anything else. I feel just awful! Not really about what I wrote, because that was me talking about "it" with a girlfriend (totally not unlike what I am pretty sure guys do with their friends.) But, I feel horrible that he read them. What a horrible wife I feel like right now! : ( |
Okay, I've been lurking on this thread for awhile - you guys all have such a great sense of humor - wish I could play, but I just can't right now. But Becki, after your last post, I felt the need to jump in. It's taken me many years of being married to realize that some guys really DON'T talk about us and problems to their friends/brothers/dads the way we talk about them. As a GENERAL rule (definite exceptions on both sides), women tend to bounce things off each other more, men tend to keep them in. My husband always tells me he is working on "rising above it". From my point of view, I don't think they always rise above it - sometimes they just stew and carry grudges. The good news on that is that, too, seems to mellow out over time. You can (rightfully) make a case that your husband had no right to read your email, but the point is, he did, and he's hurt. If he's the "strong, silent type" like mine, he's not going to want to talk right away, and if you're like me, you'll find that agonizing. I think they do this for two reasons - one, to process their feelings and respond only after they figure out how to act instead of react - this is good, and something we can actually learn from them! The second is, he may be using silence to punish you, or to gather ammunition for response - not such a good thing, and they'll never admit they're doing that! But usually it's a bit of both. If you can, let him be. Go about your daily business, and don't act punished. He'll come around to talk on his own time, eventually. Then, this can be a great thing for your marriage. Clearly you have issues with him you felt necessary to discuss with your girlfriends (don't we all? :)) This will pave the way for discussing them with him. If you have tried in the past and he hasn't listened, point out exactly how you tried to discuss such issues with him, and how his not listening hurt you, and you felt the need to discuss them with someone else. Promise him that you will discuss all marriage issues with him first (then try to keep the promise!) if he promises he will genuinely try to hear what you're saying and maybe meet you halfway. Good luck - bet this is a story you will be able to smile about and tell your kids about when they are all grown. |
Ok if I join in? One of the members here, tracyvine, said very nice things about the group in full. :) I'd like to enjoy a swap that is filled with promise! |
- Posted by poisondartfrog (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 10:13
KLICK! You just put a huge smile on my face! I am so happy to see you come play with us!!!!! Welcome, welcome, welcome! Drippy, I couldn't agree with you more on pretty much all that you stated. I have a hubby that, when upset by me, he goes into the quiet mode. Come in and post anytime you like even if you can't play. You seem like a smart cookie, welcome here anytime! Becki, Drippy is 100% right on everything she said. I think there is plenty of wisdom in all that she posted. Give him some space, go about your normal day, let him work through it. Ed is the strong silent type too, I have hurt his feelings in the past and me prodding him to "open up" usually resulted in ugliness instead of a productive conversation. Me leavig him alone to sort things out works out much better. Eventually there will be an opening from him and I just watch for it. Sending you hugs because I know you feel just awful. Squeeze!!!! Poison: I like the vasseline sealant! Smart! iam wondering if a little lemon juice on the interior might help a little too? Tracy |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 11:10
Wow, I can't wait until the boxes start flying! I have a feeling that there are gonna be some good ones!!!! :O) |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (email@example.com) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 11:31
Hi Ladies, Sorry haven't been around much lately. Last night buddy was doing homework on the computer. WELCOME KLICKITAT!!!! Drippy I agree with you 100%, mine is the very quiet type also. Becki, sending big hugs your way. Don't beat yourself up over it sweetie, just give him time to absorb things and open up to things. Fox does the quiet thing for a couple days and I can't stand that cause Im a talker, a very impatient talker. Smiles, |
Hi everyone! Melissa-Happy Belated Birthday! I was 29 until this past July when everyone told me I was 40. Boy how time flies!! Becki-I feel for ya! I've messed up a few times myself, and it seems just like Drippy says, he would just come around on his own, no matter how much I talked. I hope it doens't take too long. Don't be too hard on yourself! I can't wait for the boxes to start flying either!! (The mailman brought a little sumthin in the mail today) :) Its just waiting for a new home now!! Hope everyone has a great day! |
Thank you girls SO MUCH for the excellent advice!! Drippy, I think you hit it right on the head. When he came downstairs this morning, he really didn't talk to me - pretty much silence for about 45 minutes. Then he told me to go pick up the chicks that were at the post office in town, and when I got back, Lily was awake, and he was pretty much normal. I can't tell you how much I wanted to say something, but really didn't want to. Anyway, when he left to go to work, he even stopped and let me give him a kiss goodbye. So, things aren't all bad. Before he left we went out and picked peppers - we had a whole 5 gallon bucket full of green peppers! There are still lots more little ones on the plants too! This has been a phenominal year for peppers for us!! Very cool! So, anyway, I'll just wait and see what happens, but wait for him to bring it up. Thank you everyone! You are all so levelheaded and smart!! Becki |
Wish I could grow peppers like that! Chiles do ok for me, but sweet peppers are few and far between - I could use a bit more sun and a longer growing season. Glad your DH is not antagonistic, Becki - probably deep in his heart, he knows he has a part in it, but if he's anything like mine, he'd never admit it. My DH - and the "D" part sure changes from time to time! - has never, in his mind, been wrong in 28 years of marriage, LOL. That's ok, he'll get his - in his next incarnation, he's coming back as a woman, married to a man JUST LIKE HIM!!! :) |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 13:07
Punishment! Absolutely, punishment! LMBO! But they need to suffer from really bad PMS too. That would serve them right for any "time of the month" cracks they have ever made in their previous lives! LOL |
- Posted by dirt_under_my_nails 7 Murrayville, GA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 14:13
I agree on them suffering the really bad PMS!!!!! Mine also needs to experince the joy of pushing a 9 pound baby out his woohoo. Without ANY meds!!!!(Belive me I didn't plan on no meds) Later....April/dirt_under_my_nails |
Drippy - we used Bonnie plants this year, and we have been thrilled with them. We planted 9, and they have produced fantastically! We also learned last year that not to ever fertilize them! Last year we used Miracle Grow on them, and they grew like crazy, but produced VERY FEW peppers!! But, the chiles and jalepenos did wonderfully - don't even know why we planted them last year, as we hardly eat them! Only sweets this year! Well, hubby brought it up already at lunch today. He came home and I said something about getting some a new movie in the mail today, and he said, "Oh are you going to tell your girlfriends that I'm not going to watch it with you?" (like last week.) I said, "You TOLD me to tell them that!" And then he said, "Yeah, but I DIDN'T tell you to tell them about my personal life!", and I said, "Yeah, you're right, and I probably shouldn't have." End of discussion. Short and sweet. I don't know if that will be the end of it, but if it is, that wasn't too bad! I just felt bad - I am one of the few people that puts up with my husband - around here especially (unlike on the east coast where he grew up), he usually feels like a bit of an outcast (he is very outspoken, and opinionated, and it doesn't sit well with most people.) So, for him to see me talking about him, I know, hurt. It's kind of always been "us against the world". Does that kind of make sense? We just kind of keep to ourselves, and keep things close to home. Well - he doesn't seem TOO terribly torn up about it, so I think it will all be okay. Thank you again everyone! I just REALLY love him, and hate that he knows I said anything that would embarrass him! Yep, that would be good, to have them come back as women - way too good!!!! |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 14:47
Becki, hun what he's not grasping, is that it's not "his" personal life but BOTH of your love lifes (after all it's not like you can call in a "stunt man" for the scenes he bows out of). A general note on the little blue pill, men are hesitant to ask thier docs, hesitant to say things aren't working etc... then they get on it, and swear it's a life saver. Hmmm Hubby already is married to someone as strong and stubborn as he is, we just learned to talk it out (our "rule" is however cares about it the most gets to decide, what TV to buy, all his choice, where the kids go to school, my choice... what's for dinner, we never seem to figure that out till 5:30 anymore.) Regardless, he was snooping, and just like you should never as a question that you're not prepared for an honest answer, you shouldn't look unless you're prepared for those consequences (a password on email solves much here). |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 14:50
LMBO...our men as US. Oh, wow...I'd like to be a fly on the wall for THAT one!! :O) April- That's too funny! Men have NO concept of pain. None whatsoever. They whine when they get papercuts, for cryin' out loud!! LOL Although, I do have to give my hubby points. I've had all my kids at home, and he even delivered the 2 girls - no midwife - by himself...so he's pretty much seen labor turn things inside out. But he made a crack the other day...that I almost punched him for...(really should've now that I think about it...) He said..."oh, all you women do is cry and moan.."oh, I"m on my period..Oh, childbirth hurts so bad...blah blah blah"... GGGGRRR! I said..Oh yeah, buster?? You take what is SUPPOSED to be an 18 hour labor, and squish everything that happens during that time into 13 minutes, and you WILL FEEL PAIN!!!!! You have NEVER EXPERIENCED REAL PAIN UNTIL YOU SQUEEZE A WATERMELON OUT OF A CHERRY! So go sleep on the couch, buster!!! LOL Yep, the kids thought that was REAL funny. Ha. Ya know...I was reading about an epidural the other day, and I've heard women talk about how great they are..and I thought..."boy, it MIGHT be worth having another baby for, just to try one of those...see what all the fuss is about..." LOL Except they'd have to give it to me a month ahead of time, because my longest labor was 2 hours. Sounds great, but the downside of that is that I have a REALLY long recovery time. Like a month before I can move, or even roll over. Trust me when I say quick is not all it's cracked up to be!!!! Becki- I am so glad you're feeling better! :O) I hope the rest of your day goes great for you!! |
I'm glad to hear he is saying something at least! Whew! Won't be opening a pressure cooker then. I hope it gets better quickly, I'm sure you will probably get a few more comments. When he starts to lighten up tell him to go to the dang doctor, he could have circulation issues that really need to get checked out. Some of those problems are directly related to poof blood flow. Not something to mess around with. Love you to death Becki, sending more hugs! April: I vote for a 13 pound baby, cause you know they aren't brave enough to give birth more than once! lol! |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 14:52
My blue pill taking hubby left for work with visable love bites up and down his shoulders, I offered to get down a turtle neck, and he said at 40 he's happy to have them, and left. |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 15:05
Labor went, it hurt, it hurts, it hurts, and I just don't care with the demerol, after the epi your body hips down goes numb and it is supposed to get easier (I did no pushing, both were C section, but I lied there while being dissected and guts opened). I can't even imagine having a baby at home with hubby's help (he nealy passed out when they put the epi needle in my spine, and he was supposed to be bracing ME for it). But I DID vomit all over my aniesthiologists shoe, when they tell you to look to the left, DO NOT LOOK RIGHT! there was the suction vaccumm thing with my blood/fluids, ick in it. |
Thanks for the warm welcome! And a big thanks to tracyvine for the encouragement to take a stab at RR exchanges again. :) The best part is I just received an enormous box of bulbs today in the mail, and will be thrilled to share some of them. What a fun swap this will be! |
- Posted by pixiesluvplants 8 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 15:09
ok lmao not to take away from childbirth here cause I went through 4 ala natural, no meds. Ask the hub if he wants to have a baby, then explain to him what Kidney stones feel like. Now for those of you that don't know what they are for men, they are about the size of a grain of sea salt/rock salt, if that big. I have gone through that experience with fox and of course I had to give him the "push push breathe" thing cause I am sorry that is the closest he will ever come to having a baby and they think they are dying??? I even named the "stone" lol "Sunshine", oh yes we got to keep it and every subsequent ones that followed that he "strained" out. (meaning he had to pixx in a strainer for two weeks afterwards to "catch" the other stones so they could be looked at.) Well sorry hubbies, that needs to be amplified by alot ALOT. Fox doesn't laugh at childbirth trust me lmao |
- Posted by fishymamas z9, So. CA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 27, 07 at 15:12
He had kidney stones last summer, guess who got to call the ambulance because he thought his appendix burst?... twice. |
Oh, that's bad, Trina! Poor Fox! We haven't had to deal with that here, thank goodness!!! Okay, and those of you saying to talk to the doctor, well, that is what I am pretty sure the email he read was about. He had gone to the doctor, and while he was there, joked around with his doctor that his wife thought he needs the blue pill. The doctor asked if we were trying to have any more kids, and when he said no, the doctor I guess told him that if he keeps losing weight I'll think he's a new man! And I was SO pissed that the doctor didn't take his joking seriously!!! Isn't a doctor supposed to dig when someone mentions something like that lightheartedly??? But, please don't think I'm not getting any - it's not that bad - it just doesn't last! But, he certainly makes up for it, so I'm not complaining too badly! ; ) As far as childbirth, I've been both ways. I didn't want to have drugs with any of them, but I have trouble going into labor on my own. So, I have had 3 births with a pitocin drip. Yuck!! Once it starts working, it makes it fast and hard. With all three of them, I had some painkiller, something they put in the IV, to take the edge off - I don't remember what it's called. With William though, I did go into labor on my own. (Though the doctor says it was because he had checked my cervix that morning.) So, no pitocin, no pain meds. And he was almost 9 lbs. - 8 lbs. 15 oz. And I have to say - that was my easiest labor! Incredibly painful, but maneagable. OMG - when I had William, I have this funny memory! I tore like crazy when I had him. The next day when I went to go pee, I used the little squirt bottle that they tell you to use to clean yourself afterwards, and I accidentally touched myself. It felt like there was a ball down there - I was swelled up so huge!! That was one of the weirdest feelings ever!!! Melissa - I don't know how you did that at home! We talked to a midwife when I was pregnant with Lily, but decided to stick with my doctor. But, on our own???? Scary! My mom said that her mom gave birth on their kitchen table - all 8 kids. And most of the time, the midwife didn't make it in time. She remembers her dad delivering her younger brothers and sisters. Wow - that is so cool Melissa! |
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The younger generations took time Monday to honor the greatest generation, as well as a newer class of men and women who have served in America's armed forces.
Students at Cleveland State Community College recognized those who serve and have served in the military with a Veterans Day program filled with music, food and generosity.
The event was sponsored by the campus Veteran Affairs Department and the Social Work Club.
"We take a minute to recognize our veterans including our students and family members who are currently serving in our armed forces," Jana Pankey, associate professor of the social work program, said.
Vocal Rhapsody, the campus small group vocal ensemble directed by Karen Dale, opened with an a cappella version of the national anthem.
CSCC President Carl Hite said he was glad to see so many of the student body participating in the event.
"We pick this one day a year to recognize our veterans," Hite said. "But I think it's important to recognize them every day."
He pointed out the flags of many nations that hang in the George L. Mathis Student Center commons area.
"We have freedoms other countries represented by some of these flags may not have and make the United States the envy of the world. In order for that to continue, our veterans need to continue to serve," he said.
Hite recited a poem titled "Veterans Day" which ends with the refrain: "They fought through may days and nights. And though we may not know each name, We thank all veterans just the same."
Attendees were treated to two specially themed videos with the songs "God Bless The USA" and "Arlington," a song about a soldier laid to rest at that national cemetery which brought tears to some members of the audience.
The mood was lightened when the ensemble returned to perform an upbeat medley of patriotic music including "You're A Grand Old Flag," "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "God Bless America."
The salute to veterans did not stop once the music and tributes faded.
Audience members were given the opportunity to write thank you notes to veterans who now reside at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro.
Social Work Club members are also continuing their drive to collect socks and cleansing wet wipes to send to troops in Afghanistan.
"Some student veterans and family members who are enrolled at Cleveland State expressed a need that the active soldiers have for those items," Pankey said.
A college campus is also an appropriate place to discuss military service as the rolls of the armed services are skewing younger and younger.
According to statistics from the individual branches of the Armed Forces, the average age of a member of the U.S. military is between 19 and 24.
The Marine Corps has the highest percentage of 18- to 21-year-olds with the average age of a recruit being 19.
Both the Army and Navy report an average service member age of 20 and the Air Force is somewhat higher, with an average age of 29.
Community colleges such as Cleveland State are playing an important role in the lives of veterans.
According to the U.S. Veterans Administration, the number of veterans or their dependents using GI benefits has almost doubled in the last four years.
The numbers from 2012 reported more than 945,000 veterans and their dependents are benefiting from the educational opportunities offered to members of the U.S. military.
More than $568 million in tuition dollars were awarded last year alone.
CSCC Veteran Affairs coordinator Ray Goad is himself a Marine veteran of Vietnam, and he says he sees much interest at the local campus.
"The connection between the colleges and the military is quite strong," Goad said.
He said the biggest benefit he sees in the college-age student going into the military is the maturing process it offers.
"There are a lot of people who need structure in their lives and that's what the military does," Goad said.
He said there is a significant interest by the CSCC students in the military service option.
"I think some if it may be because of the economy," Goad said. "There are also those who are sent to college but are not real sure that's what they want. I think some are better off going to the military and then going to college."
He said that is made much easier by the newest educational benefits earned by military service.
According to Goad, many military members are eligible to receive what is basically a totally free college education with all costs and materials paid. They are also eligible for a monthly housing allowance determined by the area in which they are attending classes.
He said currently 148 of the 3,500 members of the CSCC student body are veterans.
"That's a pretty high number, especially not being near a post or military facility," Goad said. "Two years ago we had [some of] the fastest growth in veteran numbers in the state. We're hoping to get some National Guard members in, because they do have some training spots around the area."
He said he has seen more patriotism and appreciation for the military in the college generation than he expected.
"I've been surprised," Goad said. "I thought it was going to be in the opposite direction than my generation."
He said when he served it was a feeling of obligation to serve the country.
"That was what you did as an American," Goad said.
"This generation is coming along and I see a lot of patriotism. Sometimes I am shocked," he said. "There are some that come in here just as patriotic as any I have ever seen talking about God, apple pie and country. I've seen them jump on someone who was talking bad about the country."
He said he reminds them the other person is expressing their opinion and not to argue.
"It's one of the freedoms that make this country worth serving," Goad said.


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12 Days of Winter Veil Giveaway: Landro's Lil' XT loot codes {WoW}
Dec 15th 2011 6:06PM /e arms his [Gnomish Shrink Ray].
"I trust in your ability to make the correct risk assessments in this situation."
12 Days of Winter Veil Giveaway: BlizzCon Exclusive Murkablo {WoW}
Dec 15th 2011 5:54PM I play dwarves and founded an all dwarf RP Guild that is beginning to flourish once again after nearly dying. Now, the only thing keeping me from bliss is a murkablo to call my own little flaming fish monster of death. I already made room for him in my beard! *The dwarf bursts into tears*.
Breakfast Topic: What was your turning point in WoW? {WoW}
Nov 27th 2011 10:27AM I'll keep this short because I have a busy morning.
I started roleplay around the start of Wrath. I transfered my main from Akama to Moon Guard, played around, and I had a lot of fun. My turning point came when I discovered a guild called The Mountain Guard. It was a dwarf only RP-PvP guild. I created a dwarven hunter, got him to level 20, and signed up. I fell in love with these bearded, ale crazed deverishs. By the time I was level 30 I was in Alliance territory, firing my rifle at small armies of Horde players, or I was trecking across the Barrens on a "routine" training mission.
Eventually I race-changed my warrior, got him to the level cap, and started PvP. After dozens of events in which I was essentially one-shot, I mastered my class, scraped together some gear, and started pulling my weight in PvP. Around that time the guild peaked at about 100 members, with a good 15-25 at the level cap. We dominated the RP-PvP scene on Moon Guard. We led the charge, tore through the Horde, retreated to a respectful distance and celebrated with ale and dancing! We even gave ICC a shot in those final days. Every person in the raid (except a druid) was a dwarf. That night we got up to Saurfang and killed him.
It was in that guild that I first hit the level cap. It was the first time I ever raided at all. The first time I won an arena. The first time I got to participate in massive world PvP battles and feel like I made a difference.
Sadly, that guild died, but I'm now the founder and officer of a new guild, seeking to continue that legacy. At the very least, if it wasn't for The Mountain Guard, I would have never rolled a dwarf.
Two Bosses Enter: Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher vs. Ishanah {WoW}
Nov 14th 2011 8:20PM Tae'thelan wandered through the broken world, the place where his Prince had turned to madness. He felt he had to come, he had to see the graveyard of the Sin'Dorei's proudest, to remember lest he fell into the same trap. There were those who said that magic was responsible for Kael's betrayal, that the arcane led its adherents only to corruption and death. But they are wrong. Does one forsake all fire because it can spread from the hearth to scorch the home? Because its warmth can turn to pain? No, just like fire, magic can be mastered, tamed, and though accidents are inevitable, the rewards are truly wonderous.
Tae'thelan felt the hum of power around him, the twisted ley lines of this shattered place. He pulled the relic from his belt. A white wand of wood, carvered in graceful lettering of ancient elvish and decorated with subtle gold leaf. It was his greatest creation, a tool, but a work of art as well. His channeled his power, unleashing the magic within, the wand led him on his path. He was close.
Ishanah stepped out from behind a crumbling pillar. "No further elf, the secrets you seek must remain lost."
Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher tensed. Do they all assume him to be a fool? Can these fanatics not sense their blindness? An elf of his power, education, and intelligence, and they see fit to lecture him on the dangers of magic! Does one lecture the dwarven smith on the dangers of a forge?! "The knowledge within the tome lost here will save lives. It belongs to the Sin'dorei. Our greatest magisters put lifetimes into its creation. Surrender it."
Ishanah bowed her head as furious Light gathered around her. She struck. Tae'thelan's wards shimmered into being, the magic bindings diffusing the holy energy. He flourished his staff, gathered his power and responded.
The battle was long and harsh. Ishanah was chosen by the Light and seemed without weariness. But Tae'thelan had the arcane, with it's infinite complexity and infinite possibility. Bolstering himself with a mana crystal he bound and usurped Ishanah's own attacks, bending them against her. At last she lay still, utterly defeated, as all who denied the Sin'dorei would be.
As he floated above her he was overcome by pity. He could feel the warmth of the Light, but she would never know the wonder of the Arcane. She would never see the beauty of the Universe. Tae'thelan teleported her to her people in Shattarah, then he returned to his introspections and his everlasting search of knowledge.
The Lawbringer: Dispelling the panda myths {WoW}
Oct 29th 2011 3:46PM Not to interupt the China hate, but China finding Pandas dressed like Samurai disgusting is not "horrible racist bigotry". In World War 2 China was Japan's Jew. World War 2 actually began with Japan invading China whilst China was in the grips of a Civil War (Communists fighting a corrupt Imperial Government). Japan viewed, and still does view, the Chinese as less than human. There is a famous slaughter called the Rape of Nanjing (sp?) where the Japanese took over the Chinese city and performed some of the worst war crimes in human history. Japan still has not apologized for their actions there and until recently denied that it happened.
In other words, blaming China for hating the Japanese is like blaming the Jews for hating the Nazis. Before commenting on racial tension and picking a side, you might want to look up some History first.
WoW Rookie: How to choose your realm type {WoW}
Oct 28th 2011 1:42AM I play Alliance on Moon Guard. I have two 85s there and am the founder and current officer of a RP-PvP guild on the server (we RP and we smash faces in). Roleplay Alliance side is great and pretty damn near universal. Download an add-on like MyRP and you'll see every second players is flagged. Of course you'll see a lot more if you're in a guild, but there are a lot of very large RP guilds, and more open world RP than on any other sever.
We do have a very high population so it is very diverse. There are of course "badies" and our Goldshire is infamous, but the rest of the server is very nice. Walk around, open up some conversations, you'll be impressed. I was. I also suggest you check out the Realm Forums of a server before you make any commitments.
The Light and How to Swing It: Leveling your holy paladin in Cataclysm {WoW}
Sep 5th 2011 1:06AM I do dungeons on my non-heirloomed pally, on the front lines, using crusader strike, judgements, and holy shock.
Honestly, the feeling of using melee attacks to prep my heals (Crusader strike builds holy power for Word of Glory) is like nothing else in the game, and the knowledge that that will become obsolete as I level up . . . really sucks.
That said, with exorcisms, crusader strikes, and holy shocks, I do decent damage in dungeons and can utterly crush any mob while questing. Word of Glory is more than enough to keep most heirloomed tanks topped off, with the occasional shock or Holy Light sent their way. My Holy Paladin is in his 40s.
WoW Rookie: Understanding item levels and gear decisions {WoW}
Sep 1st 2011 9:22AM I should point out that Spirit counts as a primary stat and that if you are a caster DPS, chances are you do not want Spirit. Or at least, I avoid Spirit on my mage.
I'm right to do that right?
All the World's A Stage: Plot points for Dwarven roleplayers {WoW}
Aug 29th 2011 12:07AM Dear Anne,
I role play a Dark Iron dwarf and having investigated their History to the best of my ability I have found them to be perhaps the most interesting race on Azeroth. There is ample evidence that the Dark Irons of yore were revered craftsmen, powerful and knowledgeable wizards (who's to say they did not equal the famous Kirin Tor or elves of yore), even heros. They, as a people, practically worship the Thaurissan line, going so far as to follow their Emperor into exile and fight to the death against two other, larger dwarven Clans, attacking them simultaneously in a vicious counter attack.
Then, their apparently beloved leader is killed by the same elemental that was to be their salvation. Then, with the aid of the famous Fanclorn Forgewright, they rebuild, carving out a grand home in Blackrock Mountain, one that dwarfs even Ironforge. Apparently they unite under Thaurissan's son, Dagran. But as the ghost of Forgewright relates, the new Dark Iron state grew evil, with Dagran likely acting as a puppet ruler for Ragnaros. Yet even then Dagran manages to win Moira's heart. Perhaps he was tormented by what he was forced to do, unable to rebel against the elemental lord dwelling beneath him.
Then the orcs invade. In what must have been a battle to rival the fall of Moria in Tolkien's work, the Blackrock wrest nearly half of the mountain from the Dark Iron dwarves and wage a protracted battle with them that persists to this day.
The Dark Irons take to using slave labor, and the people once known for their master craftsmen become members of a state in martial law. Cursed by Ragnaros, his fiery minions stalking the halls, they hatch plots to once again retake Ironforge (as well as the rest of Blackrock), destroying half of the Thandol Span and attempting to destroy the Stonewrought Dam (a Dam made by Fanclorn Forgewright himself).
Now, they are brought back into the fold, and those who were cast out from the city they helped to build find themselves following the descendent of the very Thane who was responsible for centuries of suffering. As we see in game, the Dark Irons are split, with a large number continuing to serve Ragnaros and the Old Gods as members of the Twilight Cult. In fact, their very capitol of Shadowforge seems to have been overtaken by these cultists.
And yet, despite all of this History (some of it admittedly implied) and all of these current events are practically ignored in game. The only friendly Dark Irons in the entire game are mage and warlock trainers, or members of third party, neutral factions. When we go into Blackrock Depths, we are net sent by Moira and the Council, but by some no name human who's popped out of nowhere.
Anyway, I'd like to see you do a Know Your Lore on the Dark Irons. Maybe even a bit of tin-foil hatting. The Dark Irons really are the Orcs of the Alliance. Cursed by a dark power, they now fight against it, and though Ragnaros is ultimately dealt with without the Dark Irons . . . I just feel like they're being a bit ignored what with all of the many many connections to current events they have.
Anyway, best regards.
Dark Iron Sorcerer
All the World's a Stage: Plot points for worgen roleplayers {WoW}
Aug 14th 2011 7:32PM Dear Orc,
As someone with a fresh level 20 undead, I can tell you that that is incorrect. Check your sources. The questlines end with the worgen withdrawing out of Silverpine and with Sylvannas brought back to life by her valkyr. The undead never advance past the wall again, and the last glimpse of gilneas you get is an area filled with Alliance soldiers, with packs of worgen patrolling the country-side.


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The ChewBaru was eating up attention on Friday night.
There's barely room to floss between the dentures, toothpaste tubes, molds and other dental equipment glued over the 1995 Subaru's green paint. But the car still chomps up pavement as well as it ever did.
The ChewBaru is part of a display of art cars — drivable vehicles that double as works of art — at the Montana Folk Festival. They came from all over the country, bringing secondhand shoes on their roof, sculpted faces on side panels, and telephone numbers on the windshield.
There are about 1,000 spread across the country.
Harrod Blank, an art car creator and filmmaker, brought a bird-splashed red Toyota Prius.
"A lot of these are people's daily cars," he said. "The bird car, I take it wherever I go. It's practical, but it's also artistic."
Rex Rosenberg has put about 95,000 miles on the ChewBaru since its permanent teeth came in. He purchased the car in 2005, dimpled with hail damage, but mechanically sound.
After a prolonged search, he scored a 75 pound box of dentures on Ebay in April of 2006. As he took the car to shows across the country, more people chipped in. A dentist in Tulsa delivers new material each year.
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Level 80+ to gain only 10% experience from Wrath mobs {WoW}
Dec 7th 2010 1:47AM I am so bummed by this. Why bother with the game at all if your only goal is to see who can get to the end first? This game is so much more than that. What satisfaction can there possibly be in this? I suppose after he/she helps his friends do the exact same thing they will what? Take their alts and play the game the way it was meant? Or just sit around and complain that there is nothing to challenge him? Or worse harass those of us that want the proper experience? I have absolutely ZERO respect for anyone that does this but since I'm no one important or special, I doubt my opinion/respect matters anyway. Just expressing my humble opinions and deep frustration!


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Happy Birthday Scott!
Posted 26 July 2012 - 09:06 AM
You didn't miss much. But....then I don't remember too much, either.
Gluten Free - August 15, 2004
"Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien
Posted 26 July 2012 - 02:21 PM
Celiac 1st diagnosed as a toddler, in the 60s. Docs then, between bloodletting & leech-tending, said "he'll grow out of it" & I was back on gluten & mostly fine for 30yrs.
Gluten-free since 12-03
Dairy-free since 10-04
Soy-free since 5-07
Posted 26 July 2012 - 02:47 PM
gluten-free since June, 2011
Can't eat soy, corn, or foods high in salicylates.
Nightshades now seem to bother me too.
Posted 26 July 2012 - 03:09 PM
"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans"
"When people show you who they are, believe them"--Maya Angelou
"Bloom where you are planted"--Bev
Posted 26 July 2012 - 03:10 PM
You are so lucky you can't hear me sing Happy Birthday to you!
Posted 26 July 2012 - 03:36 PM
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Posted 26 July 2012 - 03:43 PM
Hope you are enjoying your Birthday, Scott!!!
Camping out in the woods, singing songs around the campfire, starting forest fires..... Be careful. Scott, with your marshmallows and birthday festivities
"Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted." - Albert Einstein
"Life is not weathering the storm; it is learning to dance in the rain"
"Whatever the question, the answer is always chocolate." Nigella Lawson
Caffeine free 1973
Lactose free 1990
(Mis)diagnosed IBS, fibromyalgia '80's and '90's
Diagnosed psoriatic arthritis 2004
Self-diagnosed gluten intolerant, gluten-free Nov. 2007
Soy free March 2008
Nightshade free Feb 2009
Citric acid free June 2009
Potato starch free July 2009
(Totally) corn free Nov. 2009
Legume free March 2010
Now tolerant of lactose
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 04:00 PM
It's all quiet here!....right everyone? ......
shh, turn down that music. Watch out, you're spilling drinks on the carpet.
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way we cope with it makes the difference." Virginia Satir
"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else" Booker T. Washington
"If idiots could fly, the sky would be like an airport."― Laura Davenport
"Do or do not. There is no try. "- Yoda.
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Misdiagnosed for 25+ years; Finally Diagnosed with Celiac 11/01/10. Double DQ2 genes. This thing tried to kill me. I view Celiac as a fire breathing dragon --and I have run my sword right through his throat.
I. Win.
Posted 26 July 2012 - 04:12 PM
Irish! Give me back my margarita!
"A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water."
-Carl Reiner
"Snow and adolescence are the only problems that disappear if you ignore them long enough."
-Earl Wilson
Posted 26 July 2012 - 04:35 PM
Diagnosis by biopsy of practically non-existent villi; gluten-free since July 2000.
Type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes diagnosed in March 1986
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 05:27 PM
Job 30:27 My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
Thyroid cyst and nodules, Lactose / casein intolerant. Diet positive, gene test pos, symptoms confirmed by Dr-head. My current bad list is: gluten, dairy, sulfites, coffee (the devil's brew), tea, Bug's Bunnies carrots, garbanzo beans of pain, soy- no joy, terrible turnips, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and hard work. have a good day! :-) Paul
Posted 27 July 2012 - 05:42 PM
Self diagnosed dh Sept. 2011~~~ confirmed dx July 18, 2012
Gluten free Dec. 2011
Soy free Dec. 2011
Hubs self diagnosed dh March 30, 2012
Hubs gluten free March 30, 2012
Summer 2013 We both have added back a little soy which is near unavoidable & we are doing okay with that small amount.
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01 June 2011
Guests at this year's Saab Wales Open have backed a pioneering cancer research initiative at Cardiff University.
Last night's gala dinner at Newport's Celtic Manor Resort, the venue for the annual Saab Wales Open on golf's European Tour, raised funds for the University's European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute.
The Research Institute aims to discover new approaches to beating cancer by targeting one crucial area in tumours. Entrepreneur and Celtic Manor owner Sir Terry Matthews is the Institute's patron.
Around 700 gala dinner guests, including Ryder Cup stars Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke and Miguel Angel Jiménez, and Welsh rugby legend Gareth Edwards, took part in a fund-raising auction in aid of the Research Institute. Lots included a Welsh international rugby jersey, donated by national captain Sam Warburton. Nathan Cleverly, the Cardiff maths graduate who recently won the WBO light-heavyweight boxing title, donated ringside tickets for his next title fight.
The event, supported by Barclays Corporate, was compered by television presenter Gethin Jones. Welsh 'Go Compare' tenor Wynne Evans sang for the guests and also donated tickets to the auction for a concert he is due to give with Katherine Jenkins. Cardiff University's own guests for the dinner were hosted by the University President, Professor Sir Martin Evans, winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine.
Professor Alan Clarke of the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute said: "The Institute plans to investigate whether it is possible to treat a variety of cancers by focussing on a small number of cells inside the tumour – the cancer stem cells. To achieve this, we will need to attract international scientific talent and install highly advanced equipment in the University's new £30m research building, which will house the Institute. We are extremely grateful to Sir Terry and Celtic Manor for making us this year's Welsh Open official charity."
Celtic Manor owner Sir Terry Matthews added: "I am proud to be a patron of this pioneering work and we are delighted that the Research Institute has been chosen as the official charity of the Saab Wales Open. This is world-leading research being conducted right here in South Wales and it's important it receives the funding needed to continue its ground-breaking work."
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During my interview with Peter Bell, the co-founder and CEO of StorageNetworks, he shared with me his very strong belief about his involvement in the sales process:
"I believe strongly that I must routinely 'disrupt' the sales process--from the standpoint of shortening the sales cycle--by doing a 'title-to-title' call or in-person meeting. In all these cases, though, I will still hold my sales team responsible for working the sales process."
Peter believes that involving himself in the sales process has a clear benefit: shortening the amount of time it takes to turn a suspect into a customer. He has amassed so much evidence for this belief, in fact, that it has taken on the form of a conviction.
Could Peter's belief be changed? Perhaps, but I doubt it. Why? Because the emphasis he put on the word "strongly" gave me the sense that he had strongly invested himself in this way of looking at the world, and that employing this vantage point had paid off for him handsomely. Peter has developed a constructive belief system about involving himself in the sales process.
Does that belief, that sense of conviction in what his company has to offer, pay off? Consider the following story.
"For two hours," Peter told me, "a C-level prospect spoke of nothing but what our competition could do for his company. I thanked him for his time and hospitality. I gave the deal a 50/50 chance. Two days later he called me and gave us the business."
Take Control of Your Own
Beliefs and Convictions
It's virtually impossible to understate the importance of
beliefs when it comes to harnessing the power of a CEO who sells.
Once you take total responsibility for your own empowering beliefs
and convictions, you will, by definition, be thinking, acting and
selling like a CEO.
Perhaps it's time to examine some of your own beliefs. Here are some examples of what I call self-limiting "killer beliefs":
- CEOs would never take time out of their busy day to see me. (After having met with hundreds of CEOs, I can attest--this one doesn't withstand the test of experience.)
- I have nothing to offer this person.
- I'll never make "salesperson of the year"; my territory isn't good enough.
- CEOs make me nervous.
- I choke under pressure.
- CEOs are difficult people to talk with.
- My parents ruined me for life! (I think we should all get rid of that one.)
Each of the negative beliefs has a corresponding positive counterpart. (For instance: "I can add significant value to the day of the highest-positioned person in any organization.") Take a moment now to write positive, empowering beliefs on a separate sheet of paper; make sure to compose one for each negative belief you feel you may now be harboring.
Change Your Own Beliefs
. and Sell Like a CEO on a Mission!
It's not always easy, but beliefs can be changed. It's a
matter of applying the right stimuli and taking advice from the
top. Let's start by focusing on the three conditions necessary
for our mind to change or adopt a new belief or strengthen an
existing one. When we're done, we'll take a look at a list
of core empowering beliefs that the most effective CEOs have--the
beliefs that make their sales meetings less like presentations and
more like divinely ordained missions.
What have you got to do to change a belief?
- 1. Gather or create new information. The more supportive information you add, the stronger your belief will become, until it eventually develops into a conviction. Because convictions tend to stick around forever, the ones we embrace have a huge impact on the quality of our lives and the success of our business endeavors. The right convictions can mean prosperity, optimism and happiness. Latching on to the wrong convictions, on the other hand, can literally kill you. So focus on the right stuff. (Note: You've already taken a huge step in that direction by reading this column every month, because you are gathering new, positive, empowering information that will help you begin to change your beliefs about selling.)
- 2. Add emotion. Once you gather your new information, you'll need to apply your emotions to the process. The greater the emotions, the greater the speed at which the new positive belief will move toward the level of a conviction--a "way of life." The greater the emotional experience we connect with a belief, the stronger the belief tends to become. (Example: At the conclusion of my interview with Jim Amos, he gave me a bear hug! Let me tell you what that did for my beliefs and convictions about this man, his mission and purpose. I am now ferociously proud to be one of Jim's allies, and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way about working with him.)
- 3. Gather social proof. If Siskel and Ebert give a film "two thumbs up," millions of people are likely to attend that film with the expectation that they will enjoy it--which certainly doesn't hurt the odds that they actually will enjoy it. This illustrates the power of social proof as a reinforcer of beliefs, positive or negative. So choose the experts you decide to "tune into" carefully. (How's this for an example of social proof: From the moment you drive into the parking lot of Mail Boxes Etc., you can see the recognition that is paid to the management and top producers. Covered parking is provided for all key employees and top producers, with their names and titles proudly displayed. As soon as you enter the lobby, you can clearly see all the recognition plaques hanging on a "wall of honor." Constructive social proof is everywhere you look!)
Tony Parinello has become the nation's foremost expert on executive-level selling. He's also the author of the bestselling book bearing the name of his sales training program,Getting to VITO, the Very Important Top Officer, 10 Steps to VITO's Office,as well as the host of Club VITO, a weekly live internet broadcast.