Welcome home Neak. And Neaksis of course. And AJ.
(did I forget anyone?)

Is your mother coherent, or does she just mumble now?

SS

AW,
We'll want details of your trip too.

BTW Cinders,
It didn't bother me, I just wanted you to know.

SS

You were hiding behind the display of 0h,what-do-you-call'ems and I was distracted.

But, I really was afraid you were pointing out the fact I was whining.

Sometimes I do that. After a long day at work and an evening with fussing teenagers, I whine.

have i wreeked havoc on tko?

Today was a yucky day at work. Goin' round over some job classifications where the specifications and other guidelines for eligibility are vague or contradictory. I get told one thing one day and, a few weeks later, something else.

I do tend to hide behind displays -

When I am at work, I don't have a problem at all, I just do what my W tells me to do.

If she isn't there, I do what I want to do.

SS

LOL!

I think I may be living w/ PMS 3 weeks of the month. That might explain this horrible week.

*****snort**** lol oh how I have been there rella!! hehe

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a punching bag is SO useful <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

But that is probably not a good idea since I have had wrist and shoulder problems in the past. Maybe a speedbag wouldn't be too hard on it.

Really, I do think I am suffering due to perimenopause. My body feels fine but sometimes I act like a possessed woman.

Why does my Internet Explorer sometimes decide to type in Greek?

I made some brownies tonight and they might cure all your ailments - at least those affected positively by chocolate.

Neaksis underwent brownie therapy this morning. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Grandpa had a wonderful 92nd birthday today. I couldn't get my computer to read the pictures, but we have amazing shots of his cake with all 92 candles.

Neaksis didn't use flash, and I wondered how they could turn out till I saw them. The candles provided plenty of light. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> (Visible from outer space..........)

I am on the phone with AJ right now, who said hello to everyone. Tomorrow he loads for Texas again. These days, he is almost spending more time there than Melody Lane. Next thing you know, he'll have a pony in his front seat just like her.

Wow! 92 candles. Glad you all could celebrate with him.

BTW, I have an awesome Cheerio Treat recipe - like Rice Krispy Treats only better.

Sounds great - I'm hungry!

Cinders said:
"My body feels fine but sometimes I act like a possessed woman."

Lucky for me, I have never had that problem. I shudder to think........... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

She also said:
"Why does my Internet Explorer sometimes decide to type in Greek?"
I'm sure it is totally the computers fault, and has nothing to do with you. You can try my remedy - threaten it with a firearm. It has always worked well for me.

Neak, tell AJ hello back from us. Lots of spring storms out there in northern AZ, and UT, and points north. I hope he isn't in one of those.

Grandpa is 92?
W's great grandma made it to 104, and she was sharp right to the end. Difficult walking though, and she used a wheel chair when she went out. I was always amazed how well she could remember names. She remembered mine when we first met, and always called me by name whenever we visited.

92 candles would be something. I hope the smoke detector didn't go off.

Cinders, you had a difficult time last week. Is this week seeming to go better?

I just got back from a trade show in Las Vegas. (Nevada, not New Mexico - in case AJ is reading.) It's always nice to be back home.

AW, you have been doing some really good posts lately and helping those who need help. I think you are doing a great job.
I hope Aussie is doing well these days - and I don't mean his physical health. (Though I hope that is good also.)
I hope everyone in the family is doing well.


Notice that T&L hasn't really posted since Neak returned from her trip.
Is she in recovery yet, or still in ICU?
Oh well, maybe no news is good news.

CC, I'll take no news from you as good news too. If it had gotten worse, I would guess you would tell us. We hope your daughters are happy, and healthy, and that your job has not gotten any worse. Is WH still trying to contact you?

I waited, and waited, but Cinders hasn't posted the recipe.

Please post it?

Neak, are there any publishing details yet?

SS

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

As usual, I read but don't post. Lately I don't even read much... maybe that means I'm getting better, but it's also due to the new job. It's still early to know how much I'm going to enjoy it, because I'm sure I will eventually. For the moment everything is so chaotic that I really don't know where to start but at least I have a new purpose in life.

I wrote WH an e mail answering his about opening his letters after I read the advice I was given here. There was a little of everything in the answer... I ended up by telling him to be brave and do the right thing. Whatever that is in his wayward mind. He obviously never answered. And everything continues as before. Patience.

Just a couple of weeks ago I saw the statue of the Lord of Patience for the first time. I will visit Him again tomorrow. I felt drawn to Him. Since I have never been patient I am astounded by myself, but it has been a great experience. You never know what you are really capable of!

The girls are OK. All three studying for exams, the youngest will be going to University if she passes the exam she has tomorrow. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
She still feels a lot of resentment towards her father as I predicted in my B letter.
But we have a good relationship, so eventually we will talk about it again.

That's about it for me! It's been very warm lately here so I can't join your whining about the cold! I can only envy you.
I don't like the heat <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I think it goes like this:

Fruity Cheerio Treats

6 cups cheerios (generic is fine)
2 TBSP margarine or butter
1 bag marshmallows
1/2 cup (or more) peanut butter
1-1.5 c dried fruit, small pieces (whole raisins or craisins or chopped apricots, apples, cherries, blueberries, or whatever you like)

Melt marshmallows and margarine. Add peanut butter. Add fruit, add cherrios. Stir w/ large spoon or other device. Spread in 13x9 lightly greased pan. Let cool then slice into squares.

BTW, supervisor came to me Monday and said they had reviewed the rating guidelines and some of the classes in the level in question would be considered qualifying and some wouldn't. I have a question about some of the remainders. If I can get one or two more knocked off, I will be much happier. Anyway, I'm down to about 15 more of them then I will be through with them for several months, hopefully.

I post a yummy recipe and no one says anything about it. I'm gonna take my toys and go home. PFFT!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Our teeth are stuck together. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Fingers, too.