I can't think of a sutible witty remark.

Oh well.

SS

PS, even if I could, I probably couldn't spell it correctly.

Leave it to me to quibble about the spelling of a MADE-UP WORD!!!!!!!!!

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Oh no, it's not just you. Weave says I can't spell worth a darn. My grandmother (the english teacher) said I learned to read so fast that I don't look at the words, I just get whole sentances at a time. She said because of that, I don't pay attention to how the words look, or how they are spelled.

It may just be that I am lazy, and dont' want to learn. Had to take special ed classes in school (third grade, fourth grade) to learn to write, and spell, and all this time I could read at a college level.

Hi to you too Neak - and tell AJ hello. Pinch the Dervish for me, and tell him he can pinch me back next time he sees me.

SS

Hi everybody, specially SS!

I'm always reading but thankfully too busy and with nothing very meaningful to say to post. But I'm following "us".
I'm back from my work trip, where I really worked! I had problems with internet while over there because it was expensive and either I paid for room internet cable or I paid for wireless which was only good on the first floor where the conference was. So I paid for wireless (10 dollars a day) and was in contact during the whole day but at night I practically had to come down to the lobby in pijamas to get my e mails!

I was surprised by the number of americans there, mostly couples with babies which looked central american... At least the babies will probably be better off.

Now I'm getting ready for my one month holiday in USA, including the wedding! I'm trying to be prepared this time, because I generally make my bag the day before leaving and then I have to spend tons of money buying stuff I left behind. Not very intelligent.

Anyway, that's my life. We're having a very cold spell... and I have a cold. The world weather nd the world is crazy!

cc46--Email me and tell me your address so I can send you your shirt, OK? If you're spending a whole month with relatives, you may need it before you're done!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Hppe you have a great time.

Off to work again. Last night was nuts. 22 patients, 7 deliveries, 2 of them emergency cesareans. We cleaned it out for day shift before they arrived, but they generally manage to fill it back up before we get back. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> I'm tired of being charge nurse--don't like "management" positions and never have--and can't wait for the regular people to get back and let me return to doing what I do best, and like best...reveling in the sufferings of others. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

T&l, I have to check the address again. I'll try to send it to you tomorrow.

Thanks.

Brain is tired.

More later.....

are you SURE that you and mum aren't related???? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Mums been helping over at my sisters (Jane the quiet one) house this week as the daycare has been struck by some virus making most of the little darlings sick.

4 yr olds are so much fun, especially when you can hand them back to mum & dad I'm told <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />
Of course she must be talking about someone elses kids, mine were perfect ... hack hack cough cough ... I mean mine almost never argued ... after turning 17 or so. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

oh oh Mikey's asleep ..ssshhhhhhhhhhhhh ... no noise you lot .... PLEEEEEZE <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I think we should all go in together and buy Mikey a drum set for Chrimstmas. Maybe we can get the Dervish one too. A big one, with about 15 different drums. Maybe 20. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Mikey might not be old enough now, but he will be soon.

SS

OK Cinders, we're ready for the "more later."
Waiting...........

SS

I'm always reading but thankfully too busy and with nothing very meaningful to say to post.

CC, I can't believe you said that.
I can believe you are busy, but don't you know we're interrested in what you say? In a way, it's all meaningful. Remember that, and remember we care about you.

Laugh too - this is in fun, but remember you are important to us. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

We want to know all about your trip. Why you went, and what you did. Who was there........ all of it. What you spoke about - if it isn't to personal to ask.

SS shakes head - I can't believe she thinks it's not meaningful. (I think she may have meant not interresting?) Laughs, shakes head again. Signs off with big grin. Hopes it brings a response. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

SS

Ok, Ok....

<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="" />

I went to Guatemala. A whole day's trip <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="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> and stayed for 3 days basically inside the hotel. I talked for 7 minutes about MUMPS! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> these days it is becoming a hot topic, because americans are getting them. UK has had an epidemic for 3 years and we had a small one last year but THIS year USA has mumps so it's hot!

Anyway the rest of the conference wasn't very interesting for me but I had to stick around and most of the rest of the time I was working on another paper that had to be finished, so that's why I was so busy.

It was a change from the usual.
I enjoyed it, except for the plane rides and the waiting in airports!

Now I'm getting ready for the trip to USA, but also I have a mieces birthday party this saturday and I have to make the cake!

Tomorrow I will have an encounter with WH, the first planned one. DD3 is getting her passport and since she's under 18 the parents have to be present. I'm not looking forward to it but there is no choice. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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I had mumps - just a few years ago.
SS thinks........... Yes, a few years ago. I think it was 1962.

If it's coming back around does that mean people are getting lax about it? I thought it was like small pox, and didn't exist in the wild any longer. I suppose that means I don't know much. Don't tell anyone.

Was the hotel nice?
Did you try any different food that was new and exciting?
Mostly eat in/near the hotel, or did you go out on the town and find some of those small local places that can be really good? I think you need personal recommendations for that - but you COULD have done that???

My son lived in Guatemala for a while. He was in the rural areas, lived in a cinder block home, cooked on a fire, and washed his clothes in a creek. I don't know much about the cities. (he never spent much time there.)
His spanish is pretty good though, he is bilingual at work and it helps him a lot.

Thanks for sharing - I don't mean to beat you up about it, I hope it doesn't come across that way.

I enjoyed it, except for the plane rides and the waiting in airports!

Long waits?

I haven't flown for about 5 years now. It's not my favorite thing either.


What kind of cake are you making? Can I come by for leftovers? Mmmmmm, I like cake.

Let us know how it goes seeing WH. Don't be afraid of it. Find a reason to wink at him. You have been more confident for a while, no reason to change now.

Thanks, it's good to know what's going on.

SS

that is smallpox and hopefully soon polio. Measles and rubeola are also on their way out at least in the americas. Mumps is still a problem, specially if you get it as an adult.



Marriott, but there were some strange things: you had to pay for coffee in your room, internet was $10 per day, room service wasn't very good.

We were given lunch and I didn't bother much with dinner. I eat better at home! <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="" /> No need to spend money elsewhere.

Two were 2 hours and one was 5!!!!! after a 7 hour flight!

Cake is childrens cake, very simple with a lot of meringue!

It's a 3 yr old birthday party, I hope I have patience.

I'll let you know about tomorrow. WH just came to pick DDs up. DD1 keeps looking for his things to give him. Even after all this time, she doesn't seem to want his things in the house. Sort of surprising, even for me, that she should still be thinking of those things. DD3 still avoids going out with him whenever she can, any excuse is good. It's a pity, but they are old enough to make their own choices and I don't speak to them about WH so it's all WH's problem. Very unfortunate. But I'm not surprised. He's not an easy person to get along with.

But he is paying the girls more attention.

I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow but I bet there will be a lot of silence.

I hope I have patience.
I think anyone who raises kids has patience. Did you loose it so soon? I bet not. (just teasing you)


I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow but I bet there will be a lot of silence.

Look attractive
Act like you are doing really well, even if you don't feel like it.
Tease him if you get a chance. About every day things, not about OW, or what he is doing.

I think you'll do fine.

SS

So Neak, do we have to tell the exchange, or what? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

SS

Too hot outside.

Neck hurts - what's with that....I went to the chiropractor yesterday. Must be a posture or tension thing.

Gotta go find dinner. Half an hour till I have to be somewhere.

Too tired and hot to type. What's with that? Is my food or my medication that out of whack?

Tell the exchange? Did I miss something?

So glad yesterday is over. A jury summons and the Dervish shaving off most of his eyebrows. Definitely eventful.

Then the internet went down on top of that. Torture!

And you lived to tell about it!

Little news flash from my thread - Gargy YM'd AJ recently, and I just found it today. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />