I am often confused...... and it looked like your property to me. Or, I am not seeing fences, or boundary markers. Nice location, I like open spaces.

AW seems to be holding up well - considering. I suppose one adapts. NDNW (next door neighbors wife) Seemed to do well while her H was gone for 18 months. I know the oldest son (now 17) had a difficult time, because he works part time where I work, and I would sometimes give him rides home from work. We tried to encourage the son, and we took the kids camping with us sometimes. It's hard to know the best way to help.

Cinders,
What a story. I suppose there is a lot more to it than the little bit we have read.

It must be difficult to carry on long distance as you have been doing. You must talk about it - how do you cope?

Hi CC.
Hi Everyone.

SS

That picture was taken a couple miles from the house, way up on the road that goes around the lake.

I was hoping to be able to locate our house, since I always forget to take binoculars, but all I can tell is it is one of those fuzzy little pixels off in the distance.

We're on an acre, which is nice, but a far cry from all the land you can see in every direction.

The one shiny structure you can plainly make out in that picture, is a house not quite half-way from Neaksis' house to mine. Because the road winds quite a bit, in the picture my house is about in the center, off to the right of that house, and almost up at the horizon. And yet Neaksis' house, if it showed, would be off even further to the right.

Could it get any more confusing?

Could it get any more confusing?

I'm sure it could - I'm easily confused.

At least I remember my name most of the time. Usually.


SS

Actually, I thought the landscape photo looked like there was a breeze blowing when it was taken...bet it was taken w/ a digital camera and they can be slow. I thought I detected motion in the grass as the background is quite still and clear.

Picures....you want pictures of a princess running around at the beach w/ no visible pants on. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Don't you know those guys in the boat that went racing by, yelling to us, thought they had gotten an eyeful.....I wonder if that is why the national parks ranger came by shorly thereafter. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Page 2 - bumping to the top again.

hi tl, neak, rella and ss!!

how are all of you going today?

Well I can let you know now that Aussie is over there somewhere and I guess we'll hear from him in a week or 3.
Orders are orders as I'm sure you understand and you just KNOW how I am such a good little Army wife <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Oldest son flies back to Academy this week so its back to me, Mikey & DD.
DD's Jonnie is doing great and looks just too darn healthy.... very tempted to push him over and break his leg again <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> but I'm restraining myself <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
DD might though <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I think Mikey is a bit confused he keeps looking around for Dad today but he'll be ok by tomorrow, babes focus on the present as you know so his big sister and I and grandma will keep him amused.

Neak that shot of your house sort of <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> looks so much like some of our wheatbelt areas except its very very flat usually except for a few small ranges

Wheatbelt

Rella I have to agree it must be very hard to keep your relationship with your man living so far apart and with obligations to each family. You MUST be a great organizer is all I can say.

so where are the photos lol ??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Rella, don't make us ask again for pictures. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

AW, I'm so sorry. It sounds as if you had a little, but not much warning. {{{{{{{{{AWMum Clan}}}}}}}}}} (She seemed to like that much better than Aussie Clan.)

How are you holding up? Please don't turn to concrete for your support, or Aussie will come back and find his entire property under a slab. "Comfort concrete-ing."

Time to get busy - I woke the kids up early because I'm tired of them staying awake late and cutting into my quiet evening, and now even my quiet late night. Summer <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

OMG

"Comfort concrete-ing." HOW did you know? I was thinking that the front garden needed 'something' ...a concrete slab and pool !!
However Aussie said not to spend too much as we still had to eat and pay the silly mortgage. He's just put out that I put Mikey's bed together thats all !! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Ok, yes, well it DID fall apart but WHO threw the plans away I ask???
Hey but there are the $6 concrete bags and sand and metal and we DO have a concrete mixer!! And think of all that time I could spend digging!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

DD just said "NO Mum!" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Even Mum did the <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> "oh good God" ... where is their enthusiasm I ask ??? I mean its healthy too!

Oh well I guess I'll have to stick to enclosing the new verandha then!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Oh goody, brick laying!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Now Mums walking off after reading over my shoulder saying "God what did I EVER do to you? "
what is she on about now ???

No vision this family I tell you. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Yes, we do. And the fact that we don't have them explains why we were on the 2nd page!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Well, darlin', I'm sorry I can't adopt you. Believe me, if I had a female in my family with the brick-laying, concrete-pouring, house-building capacities, etc., that you have, I'd spend all my spare time making you lists of JOBS!! I tell you, you're being wasted on that batch of unappreciative Philistines! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Oh, hi AWMum. Heh-heh...where did you come from? How come nobody warned me you were looking? I mean, told me you were here... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Ok,....what it the story you want - why I was at the beach w/out swimsuit? Why I was peeved w/ the Diplomat?

I do need to talk to him about that.

Darn it.

Yes, yes, and yes. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

So, T&L, what my inquiring mind wants to know is:

Are you telling us that not all of the property shown in the photo belongs to your family?

OR

Are you telling us that the property shown is not all the property that belongs to your family?

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I mean our property is a pimple on the butt of what you saw in the picture. That's what I mean. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

t&l

oh





(All disappointed sounding)

[color:"blue"]BUMMER!!!!!!!![/color]

Planning a vacation/birthday trip for next week.

Dealing w/ serious budget shortfall after $1K car repair bill today......

Was planning White Water Rafting www.ocoee-outdoors.com but they don't operate on Wednesdays. Time sharing w/ electricity generation plants. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Well, I guess I am the only one dragging us along right now. I have to go to work then to chiropractor then to dinner w/ friend.

TTFN

Btw, it is predicted to be 98 degrees today. Again! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Hello tl - and neak of course and rella and ss just keeping an eye on all right now. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> AWs MUM is watching watching <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

very droll - unappreciative Philistines indeed !! lol <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="" /> we are just 'careful' thats all. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

There is nothing wrong with AW having all these skills, no nothing at all.
However- how shall I put this - AW has a - well a tendency to go a bit too far, too push the limit of her health and skills and become - well not obsessed, but very um,- determined is thats the word.
I mean we have a go at Aussie soldering on with one leg or one arm or something and AW seems to merrily join him in their new found vigor - like Lemmings jumping off the cliff <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

We shall see how she restrains herself on the patio. Wont we dear? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

well AW is off to bed, I'm locking up and then hitting the sack soon if there nothing on the idiot box.
GS is out tom catting around - that boy needs a bucket of cold water - and GD is snuggled up sound asleep on the couch in the TV room with her young man. I keep dropping hints about weddings, and bells and cakes, and white dresses and get absolutely no cooperation!!! <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="" />

AW tells me to stop making all these arrangements in my mind for them, of course dear, and THATS going to happen ??? I dont think so. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

What are grandmothers for if they dont manipulate, I mean "encourage" her family in settling down and getting married and having children - yes I know all about the support and loving model but THIS is much more fun!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

ok kidding, sort of <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Do I NEED to tell you where Grumpy is??????? no didn't think so <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Hey my GD is sounding more like myself and her mother every day !! Today she said she had the perfect theme song for the MB board - said either BS or WS could take this up - still not sure if she was being smart or serious - sometimes very hard to tell - THAT comes from Aussie!!! (Female clam) <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="" />

Forgive, sounds good.
Forget, I'm not sure I could.
They say time heals everything,
But I'm still waiting

I'm through, with doubt,
There's nothing left for me to figure out,
I've paid a price, and I'll keep paying

I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as he11
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as he11
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should

I know you said
Why can't you just get over it,
It turned my whole world around
and I kind of like it

I made by bed, and I sleep like a baby,
With no regrets and I don't mind saying,
It's a sad sad story
That a mother will teach her daughter
that she ought to hate a perfect stranger.
And how in the world
Can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge

I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as he11
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as he11
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should

Still a nice song though <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

My internet has been down all night - they emailed AJ that they would be taking it down for service, but with the dawn it's back on. Just in time for me to have to leave.

So hey howdy bye!

Well, good, at least now I know why I can't reach you at home. Doesn't explain why everybody's cell phone is off, though. Nor does it explain why I went to sleep with Tina's automatic transmission Beretta in my driveway, and woke up to Jack's stick shift Mustang in its place! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> I am too old, too fat, and too lazy to drive stick. What on earth are you guys thinking?! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> I hope someone will have cars traded again by evening. I don't think it would be a good idea to have that car parked by the hospital tonight. Too many break-ins lately. I don't want to be blamed if his car ended up being one of them. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Hi AW Mum. Cinderella is at the chiropractor right now, and unavailable apparently. But a really stable, solid person--very well-adjusted, you know. My daughters are all out of reach. I'm not going anywhere except in an emergency so I don't have to drive that stupid car. (I drove stick when I was in my 20s, a year or two ago, but not any more if I can help it.) What is there left to do but work? I know. I can't think of anything either. Blast. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

t&l