I'LL TAKE THE MINOR CHILDREN.

But you all knew that, right?

yes we did Kimmy <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yep.

Kimmy takes the minor children, but what happens to the major ones......... like husbands?

This is all so confusing. I think I'll have lunch.

SS

And if Appy were here, he would say "will you keep them until after college"

She can't have my husband, he's the only one who laughs at my jokes. Sometimes I have to give him a little poke to remind him how funny it was, but oh well, he is after all a guy. 'nuf said.

Oh gosh, SS. I made the most AMAZING thing last night.

I made homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and mandrin oranges, used it to top chicken breasts and wrapped the whole mess up in fillo dough. IT WAS SO TOE-CURLIN' GOOD!

I vote for it......... twice.


And you're gonna love this, Friday I was testing an elbow noodle for doneness when boiling hot water shot out of the middle of it and burned the h-e-double-hockey-sticks out of my lip.

I don't wish that kind of pain on anyone. We do set our selves up sometimes though. I didn't laugh, I grimaced for you.

I swear on everything holy it's not a cold sore.

Double ouch.

I also swear I'm a menace in the kitchen.

If you were holding a kife, we should slowly back away? Quickly back away?
Refrain from teasing you?

Ah - food. I'm hooked. I find I can't go 6 months without eating, or it just kills me.

SS

Sometimes I have to give him a little poke to remind him how funny it was, but oh well, he is after all a guy. 'nuf said.

We CAN be trained - if it's the right person holding the whip.

SS

I am plain nasty when not fed on a regular basis. My children were fascinated by the spiders. My daughter loved the homeland security information.

Hi evvybuddie!

Spiders and radiation signs! Goodness groceries...


OT: I just came across this old song on Youtube a bit ago. Takes me back. And forward. And now. Boy, and there are things I wish I had said 2 my own dad while he was alive.

...and things I still wish I could share with my wife. But I'm doing better.



"In the Living Years" -Mike and the Mechanics

"Every generation
Blames the one before
And all of their frustrations
Come beating on your door

I know that I'm a prisoner
To all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage
To all his hopes and fears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years

Crumpled bits of paper
Filled with imperfect thoughts
Stilted conversations
I'm afraid that's all we've got

You say you just don't see it
He says it's perfect sense
You just can't get agreement
In this present tense
We all talk a different language
Talkin' in defense

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

So we open up a quarrel
Between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future
It's the bitterness that lasts

So Don't yield to the fortunes
You sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective
On a different date
And if you don't give up, and don't give in
You may just be O.K.

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

I wasn't there that morning
When my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say

I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

Say it loud, say it clear
Say it loud
Don't give up
Don't give in
And don't know what you can do next"

-ol' 2long

Weaver - sorry I missed your question. I was too grossed out by your spider bite. Yes, I had a great time with my family over the summer. Had a week in Ireland with my sister - Dublin is fun. England had terrible rain/floods this summer so that spoiled things occasionally but I love my mum and dad dearly and need to spend time with them. It's also good for my girls to reestablish relationships with their grandparents/cousins etc. England is where I belong really but very happy to get the girls through school in HK. It's safe, their dad has a good job, education system is exceptional. Pretty sure my husband would struggle to find employment back home with his health problems so we're 'stuck' here. But it's a good place to be.

>but what happens to the major ones......... like husbands?


Ya'll can keep 'em. One is enough for me (in a totally good way).

Weaver - I got bit by a recluse when pg with Z. It was under my arm, and they lanced the thing and packed it with cotton. It was super gross, and they couldn't stitch it closed, but had to wait till it grew closed on it's own.

No-no recently got bitten on his back. We caught it in time, but it still left a hole in his back that is slowly closing. It happened at the donor's house, and she didn't even tell us. I found it the morning after he came home, and it was already weeping.

Poor baby.

TT - I think HK would be a great place to be "stuck".

2long, I love that song!

I like that song too.

Much meaning - and it applies to all good relationships really.

Faithful - date this weekend?

We are going out, but not sure where. My W's turn to be in charge. I can't wait!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

But I suppose I'll have to anyway.


SS

Hey SS, no date which is a first for us on our anniversary. 16 years tomorrow.

Well, sometimes we delay ours, out of consideration for what's going with the kids.

You got plans for later?
Or other problems?

I should not ask?

(You know I almost always do.)

SS

No babysitter for DS and H is beginning the cleaning of our backyard that he promised. So for my "gift" he is taking off from his Saturday job to start this task. I plan to make us a nice dinner which we will share with the kids.

Things are pretty good. No A related problems just lack of time and lack of communication. I will pick him up a card on my way home today.

It sounds good.... I am glad he is doing something you wish for him to do.

I really hope you are able to do some get "away" with him. We have such a good time when we are able to be by our selves.

Nothing against kids, we love ours, but it's a good bonding time for us.

............. and BTW, what is the dinner?
(Yes, I'm a guy, and I admit it.)

Oh, and do you go in for humorous cards, or serious ones? Or does it depend?

SS

oh we do humorous cards always, laughter is something we do share. Dinner, hmmm not sure yet. Probably pick up some fish for him and let him grill it <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Probably pick up some fish for him and let him grill it <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Made me laugh with that one -

SS

I love my family.