I don't know if I should laugh, or cry for you.

One more thing, one more day.

Have a nice weekend. As nice as you can anyway.

Hope the glue comes out.

SS

Poor Mayer - I'm assuming that's the dog's name.

Glad you hadn't just put up the perfect gate earlier this week.

One day I will learn how to do hyperlinks. Until then, have a history lesson.....

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060705/COLUMNIST0102/607050387/1093

Here's the most recent answer to the question, "What's next?" ...

This morning Neaksis woke up to find a drunken death threat on her answering machine--from the one single adult male in our little church--calling her by name, and names, and concluding with the unambiguous statement, "I'm going to kill you." <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> At this point, she is waiting for the sheriff to come out and hear the tape and tell her what to do next.

There is a moral to this story. Never, NEVER, NEVER make death threats from your own phone if you've got caller ID!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

That's not good news. Please let us know what they say.

One reason I never replaced my answering machine that uses microcassettes is that I can save them permanently and don't have as much risk of accidentally erasing some conversation that I might need. These days I seldom use it....only when x is being stinky. All the conversations I ever saved were ones where he was stinky and abusive.

Maybe almost good news, if it's true. I'll know more once they get home, but the guy says his cell phone was stolen.

I don't know if he was in church or not, or who has talked to him. About the only other thing I know is that one of the other ladies in the church received a similar call, and they both were in the contacts list on his cell phone.

So that is possible.

Either way it's still scary, but I would much rather J was innocent than guilty. "He always seemed like such a nice boy." Lol. (Everyone always says that when the reporters ask them for information after the murder.)

Neaksis is still going to hurry up and do her will, though.

You know, I was just thinking about that the other day. Need to do my will.

Sounds like a prank caller found the phone.
We hope. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />


Cinders,
That sounded like an exciting trip.
What's keeping you two apart?

SS

Plank caller!! Haha

aCK!

I shaddn't have posted on this thread. Wrong gender. But the above is how the Host at our local Chinese restaraunt would say "prank caller".

He lives in one part of the country and does not have custody of his children. Won't move away until the 14 year old goes to college.

I live in another part of the country and have primary care of my children and won't move them away from their dad and won't leave them.

So, until someone's childrn - his are a tad bit older than mine - go to college, we are where we are - miles and miles apart.

hello all

oh uck I read about neaksis phone call and though how horrible! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Do pass on a motherly hug.

I am glad that it appears its not your J from the church. If a number of women recieved a similar call its probably a stolen phone and some youths thinking its 'funny'. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

As long as they can't trace any address of course ! Maybe neaksis needs to start doing a black belt in a self defence course at a community education centre. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Glad all ok though.

Rella not thinking about wills today, too unpleasant association right now. ok cowardice. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

AW & Aussie having long walks with Michael and a few with GD & GS. It is breaking my heart to see them say goodbye again, I'm feeling too old for all this. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
However, as mothers always do, we handle juch moments with
"Whos hungry then?" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

One of the hardest moments has been his Aunt saying goodbye. She is very sick and has cancer. She said she felt she would never see him again and was very worried about him. AW looks so sad when hes not watching.

Yes tl they are my chicks and I want so much to keep them safe, however God it would appear has other plans. Sometimes praying doen't feel enough. I suppose I have as many doubts as anyone else.
by the computer I have found a scruffy little note where AW has written - she is still as messy a writer as she was in school my dear girl - she will probably get embarrassed for me placing it here but what are mothers for? Want to see the naked baby pics? I think they are still in the cupboard

The day you march away let the sun shine,
Let everything be blue and gold and fair,
Embrace, kiss, no painful anguished whine,
That the unbearable is now to bear,
The day you march away.

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" />

whats that old song - Smile, though your heart is aching. Smile, even though it's breaking
AW said everything has to be smiles and laughter in her house so here goes ......... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> did I fool everyone?

There are no gender qualifications on this thread. It has a Plank name made up by Pep a long time ago, and left too long, so it can't be changed. If it bothers you though, you could form your own splinter group, so to speak, since there are other males here every now and again and you wooden be alone. All the women are funny--ah, humorous, that is. I doubt if you'd be board. No one will beat you over the head with a 2x4. There are no condemnatory panels, and very little siding of anybody against anyone else. We require no molding of your thoughts to conform with ours. Sturdy, solid posts are always welcome! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

thndrnltng, who has ALWAYS been glad that Pep wasn't inspired to name this thread Prophylactic Palace, or Condom Castle <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Cinders - you actually ran around in your undies? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Where are the pictures??????

Hi all <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

how are neaksis and the kids after that horrible phone call? I hope it was cleared up and was truly a 'PLANK' caller as per tls little post <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Have I missed anything? I hear Rella was running around in undies??? lol got to have photos for that one!!

got home after a lovely night with family and food and a very sleepy Mikey curled up with his dad on the couch looking so cute together I haven't had the heart to wake either yet.

oh and what about your gates neak? Did tl take the Dervish and the dog? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Anyway seriously I am glad no one in your family was hurt. The poor little tyke we pick on him mercilessly, he's just a little boys boy thats all. Mum thinks hes absolutely gorgeous and I bet he is too!!

Oh I had the 4wd fixed too. but the transmission oil was black as the ace of spades and may need some servicing. I would be tempted to give it a go but these jap transmissions need specialist tools half the time. I think I might get a bloke called Phil at Aussies barracks to do it after hours, he's the head of the mechanics there and loves playing with imports, cars and women <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> but being 'family' I'll get it done at a reasonable price.

well bed beckons this tired mum I can tell you. How is your energy level Neak? sometimes I think theres an energy vampire just sucking it all out of me lol <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
HOW on earth did I ever manage 3 together way back then? oh my gosh maybe I didn't manage at all and just didn't know the difference <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Time to wake the man CAREFULLY so Mikey is left sound asleep.... I hope.

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Pictures at the beach - yeah, I made some. Don't know if there are any of me....in that condition.

Oh, the undies were beige - I consider white ones unacceptable. There were several boats that went by....lots of hollering at us from one boat. I know those guys thought.....thought.....thought I didn't have anything on. But my bra and panties covered more than some people's bikinis. So, they just thought they saw Princess Godiva. I think I had my shirt on by the time the pictures were made.

I'll still have to ask AJ for more of the tamping stories, but here's one to get started.

By way of explanation, quite some time ago AJ began referring to having a BM as 'dropping the kids off at the pool'. It has kind of snowballed from there. The Princess sometimes says that her kids get stuck in the bus door, and often says things like "I'll be right there - I'm just throwing in some beach towels after the kids," or "No, I'm just adding water to the pool."

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

So before bed the first night, AJ took the Dervish to the bathroom, somewhere far from their campsite. At first the Dervish said he needed to send his kids to Hawaii (<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />), but then changed his mind and said never mind, they didn't need to go after all.

They ate supper, AJ washed the Dervish's feet with a wipey, and stuck him in the tent. A minute later, the Dervish was back out, standing in the dirt with his (formerly) clean feet. "Daddy, Daddy, quick! The kids need to go to Hawaii right now!"

So AJ made him send the kids to Hawaii in a plastic bag. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

On a side note, a number of years ago when AJ was part of a strike team, fighting a campaign fire up in that part of the woods, they had to take special ziploc bags for all their bodily waste, because the tribe of Indians there wouldn't let them so much as pee on a tree. (AJ did it anyway, probably figuring that since he is Native American, his urine didn't count. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> At least he used the bag for....other things.)

Cinders, I am still waiting for those pictures, even if you put your shirt back on.

AW, lovely poetry. Mum, thanks for sharing it with us. I know SHE wouldn't have.

I'm glad the car is getting fixed ok. The dog is at Mom's ( he killed a possum the first day and left it on her lawn), and the Dervish is still here. He and Mr. Computer go down to the gate all the time with tools and try to take it apart. I keep trying to tell them what if that guy comes back, but so far they haven't scared easily.

I have the 6 kids right now so Neaksis can go shopping. Her youngest has been awake for a while, but I think the other 2 are still asleep. Certainly all 3 of my lazybones are out.

Well, suppose I'd better get to editing. I had almost forgotten until I saw my post up at the top of this page. So everybody have fun, k?

Gate Picture

Our house is in this picture, off i...on is not good enough for me to find it.

hi neak

good to see you editing, get to work you!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I loved the tamping story and AJ's bag bit. lol I guess we are lucky here we have millions of square kms and not many people so you can camp out in the outback and take a shovel, a torch and a line ( well people get lost out there you see so kids have a line as well if you're smart - ok this mum too sometimes <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />)

Did I ever tell you I hate Mondays?? well I do now!!
No rest for the wicked as they say as I have MORE washing to do tonight. I mean do they all breed their clothes or what??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

now the poetry. Well I didn't exactly hide it. I mean it was left under 3 books and a ream of loose paper... who would have thought mum would have found it, I mean saw it there?
Its just suppose to be something our Defence family support groups counselors suggested we wives do to relieve worry and stress. I SUPPOSE it works, we will see <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

whats this SHE ??? ... she is the cats mother ..YIKES I AM turning into my mother HELP ME !!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

The car is humming like a baby on mums knee. Sweet thats what. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> gotta take it to the sand dunes to 'test' its all ok. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I noticed you all Diplomatically didn't comment on my child raising skills ..... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Can you believe I actually thought before I had kids you could have almost the same life as I did before they came along? how naive is that?????? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
Mum still has that oh so smug look about that one <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
I'm saving it for DD, you know how she likes to control everything, doctors are after all doctors hehehehehe <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That is certainly NOT all our property, in case anyone was confused. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> How are you AW? Holding together? Life should come with warnings, don't you think? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> L-I-F-E red slash. Danger, living ahead. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

I worked late and have to go in early, so I'm leaving all you guys to entertain yourselves today. And Neak, just in case you were wondering, I'm not taking the Dervish on any of MY trips to Hawaii. No sirree. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

t&l