Hi Sofs...It's 2 PM here...that would make it midnight when you were here last. Staying up late???
Good afternoon everyone! Thanks all for the congrats on the elite. Finally feeling like I'm on summer vacation here. Went to the beach yesterday and took the kids to see a "family funny guy" followed by water fun: creek wading, water slides, and sprays from the fire truck.
Im back and tired as crap Marky is beat from moving and not even done yet. Have all my dads tools and my stuff in the garage to clean out.
I'm never moving again. I miss all of you lovely girls and the few guys that show up now and then.
@ Denise How is the job situation going. i am always thinking of you and wondering how you are doing with it.
Hope everyone had a wonderful 4thof July.
@ Beth How is ther boat hunting going sweetie?
@ Klara you lucky girl hanging oout aT South Beach.
@ Sophie I miss you too and hope to get backin the grove of here and writing again. Could not bring my good PC cause I left it for my son to use until settlement on that house.
Mark, my in-laws got me one of those high tech phones that I don't even know how to keep turned on! LOL
The darned thing has everything... GPS, internet, videos, voice recorder (very useful for my memory lapses!) and it has a separate keyboard where you can type with the very tip of your fingers. I tried to attach the picture I had taken while writing my post from South Beach, but it wouldn't let me because the file was too big. But here it is! A full preview of my toes!!!
And beautiful at that. I love your new Photo Klara. Each one just gets prettier Glad you had a great time at South Beach and the pic is great too.
How long will your in-law be staying? I am sure they are having a great time with you and thier son:) That is so nice you can spend time with them
They'll be here until the end of July. Their first 4th of July here too. I took them to Coconut Grove to see the fireworks. They're loving it, although they can't seem to adapt to our meal times. They've trained me to eat lunch at 3pm. I've gained at least 5 pounds already! I don't even want to think about it! ALL THAT BREAD!
How are things with you, Mark? Did you finish moving?
Good Morning Klara All my furningture is in and all I have to do is unload the garage which has so much stuff in it. and my basement. workshop and some stuff that will never fit in my new house.
All is good though and just can't wait to this short sale is over and go to settlement. If you ever get in a bind finacially with a home when you owe more than the house is worth don't do the short sale stuff it takes many months to get approved
Love ya girl and don't forget to put sun screen on. It is hotter than the hinges here in NJ
Hi Marky-I bet you are tired. It's no fun moving.
Thanks for thinking of me. Friday is my (2) Interviews. I'm very nervous.
Hello everyone... I'm heading off to bed-it is only 9:30 or so and I am tired.
Good luck with those interviews Denise. I will pray you land a great job. Please let us know what happens and put your head on that pillow and get some good rest for your mind and your body
Oh, I am so happy I have my bed back under my back That blow up mattress is tough to deal with when I am used to my Ca. King Bed.
Now I am happy and can sleep well
Go Nite Nite Denise
Hi everyone...Hope all is well..
Denise best wishes for your interviews.. Mark.. I hope you have rested after all that hard work..
Klara pretty toes... so much sun and sand have fun
HI Beth ..where are you???
Good evening Sophie. I missed being here:( I will try to be here more often now.
I am working on TV trying to get color. Too many cables and I forget tthe combination that I unpluged at other house. Fisrt it is blue and then red. I will figure it out sooner or later.
big screen. Maybe I have to call Comcast
Have a wonderfukl day and say Hello to Marky for me
OMG Klara 3pm and we are getting a huge storm, Rain blowing sideways from the wind.
Did you dance for me ???
Well it certainly worked. and now it is thunder and rain on it's way again. Sun in and sun out ALL day
How is the beach Klara?? This placed is mobbed with subies
No beach today, Mark. We went to a great Spanish restaurant and headed back home. It has been raining all day. The weekend seems to be rainy as well. We'll just have to play it by ear.
You Must really must dance well Klara, cause it has been thundering, and raining here all day and still is.
Sleep well and see you tomorrow
Too much swirling around in my head right now. Need to stay focused and finish the job at hand.
Good Friday to all my friends in HubLand. Another clouldy day and looks like more rain like yesterday.
I hope everyone has a great day:)
Thanks for the well wishes, everyone for my interview.
I'll keep you posted.
Danette and Cara - I'll call later this evening sometime.
Enjoy the rest of your vacation, Mark, Klara and everyone else on vaca!
Beth-how's work?
Hi Sofs? Getting ready for bed???
cooler today but muggy.
Hello Denise
It is ready to pour here again too. It rained all day and night yesterday. Klara was doing a rain dance in Miami for rain and it came here instead.
Have a great day and good luck with the interviews !!!!
Yeah almost there... I am waiting for some good news from you soon...
Hi Mark.. you never miss me..LOL
HI Klara.. still rain dancing..
Beth we miss you , are you too busy
Good evening to you Sophie. how was your day. I am getting ready to put the second coat of stain on my two decks before it rains again. I am not happy unless I am working doing something. I can't just sit around that is for sure.
The deck was stained red and now I am making it a light tan, so much better and bigger looking too.
Enjoy your evening and tell Marky Hello
xoxoxo
Hi Marky...just finished a hub.. and Now i am sleep talking..
Time to hit the sack Goodnight from here and Have a great day yourself
Thank you so much. It is a pic from Florida
Getting ready for a meeting with a client - my 'first' - hope they sign a contract for at least 6 months of work....
I don't know what type of job you are gpoing for but anyway what ever it is I wish you all the luck and land it for 6 months +
Thanks Mark. I'm starting a marketing/writing business. I did get them to sign on for 6 months and since I know them well, I can 'practice' on them and hone my skills. I've already realized I need to adjust my pricing on the next client!
That is GREAT Danette!! What do you write about and what type of marketing do you do if you don't mind me asking?
What ever it is I wish you great success
Yippee!!! Congrats. Very glad to hear that.
Wow! That's great, Danette! I'm so happy for you.
@ Klara....Are you doing the sexy rain dance down there in Miami?
I just started to paint (stain) my decks and the sun wAS OUT BUT now it is thundewring and getting ready to put some agua down on my wet paint
@ Klara..Please stop the dancing It is pouring here again AND mARKIES paint is washing away
How is Miami today dry or wet? Much thunder right now:)
Didn't rain today, Mark. It has been cloudy, but not wet. Went to IKEA with the in-laws, and of course, I ended up buying a little somethin'. Can't help it!
Hope all is well with you!
So nice to see you again Klara. All is well here except for the rainand thunder. Our dog goes crazy with thunder.
Ikea is a neat place. My son used to work in the warehouse unloading those trucks full of furningture. He said they would pack those boxes to the ceiling of the truck and very heavy too.
Rain has slowed down and Linda can now take Mason out for his walk and pooo
Have a great rest of the night and I do Love your new pic
Yes, I love IKEA, Mark.
Thanks for your compliment on my pic. It was taken a few years ago, but I haven't changed that much... I think.
Good night!
I'm sure as beautiful as ever Klara. A Hubpage Girl and a Miami Beauty
Have a wonderful Saturday Klara. My son and daughter are on the way here
Enjoy your weekend with your kids, Mark. It's another rainy day in SFL. I'm not complaining. We needed the rain badly! Time to put on the gloves and clean the house!
Well kids are here and Linda and Stefani went to the beach and My son and I are just hanging out and will got to the bay to check out the boats and the bathing beauties He is 29 YO
and single now
I promise I won't look
I did Klara.OH I feel so old But my heart is still young and young at heart
If I moved to Florida I don't know if my heart can take 12 months of this
Don't worry, Mark! There are a lot of fat women in Florida. Your heart will be leveled out quickly! The beaches are not as HOT as people think.
Oh thank you then I should not worry I love all people though so it will be ok. Just had to clean out gutters. With all the rain we had I saw waterfalls past my sliding door and knew the gutters were plugged up. all fixed and ready for the next rain
It is beautiful here today Klara with much sun and heat.
I can get used to being off everyday here which now I am thinking should I stay at my job 60 miles away and 20 years or look for something here with less drive and of course l;ess money.
This is why I moved here to live simple so I better get my thiinking cap on. Tuesday I return to work and I will see how I feel when I see the big boss, you know the one that keeps saying (life sucks and then you die) How would you feel Klara hearing that everyday of your life? I said to her why don't you just kill yourself and get it over with ! She would blow the wind out of anyones sails
Oh, man! That stinks, Mark. I'm sorry to hear that. I have a coworker that is very much like that, and she's close to me, although I don't let her get too close because of that pessimistic attitude. There is nothing you can do about that. Some people are addicted to bitching. I try to stay away from people like that. If you are unhappy there, Mark, you lose nothing by checking out other jobs. Sometimes one needs a new canvas to start drawing. That's how people remember their lives, by the different "start overs"
I am sure you'll find another job easy. It's your personality, my dear. You are likeable and positive. Think about it.
Thank you so much Klara for your kind words to me. One of the main reasons I moved to the Jersey Shore is first I grew up here as a child with my parents and sister and have some of the most wonderful memories. My sister still has the house that my parents bought back in the 70's right on the bay with dock. When my parents passed away I decided to let my sister have the bay house and I took the house that is now sold. Reason being she is a scholl teacher and has the summers of so that she can enjoy the bay house more than I would with only 3 weeks a year off.
Since i stopped drinking everything has been going just as planed and Have changed my life around so much. I really am burned out with the job I have so I will start looking down here, take the 401 and take it easy for once in my life
call me a beach Bumb I guess.
There are plenty of beach bumbs here. Its a proud community! I join them two months out of the year.
Awesome Klara!! Nothing wromng with that. They are seem so happy and I want to join in the happiness
Sober of course
Have a great rest of the night. It will be another beautiful day tomorrow with much SUN and fun here at the Jersey Shore. daughter coming back down tomorreow with her girlfriend to hit the beach. marky will be pulling 2 bushes out that have 100's of black flies in them and it is driving me nuts. I never seen anything like it. My neighbor said that type of bush attracts flies, so I will do an extraction on them
Ii will replace them with something that looks more seashory.
Just finished one more hub.
Hey Mark,
We have been getting the storms too. They come up, stay for about an hour, then they are gone. Keeps us from having to water the plants so much. Our dogs are the same as yours. They whine until we pick them up.
Klara, I am jumping in with the vote on your pic too. It is a good one!!
Hi Klara-is your company still visiting? How's it going?
Long day and I'm heading to bed.
Hi Denise,
How's the resume writing going? I hope you get some bites.
Sleep Tight!
Susan-thanks for the good wishes. I had an interview on Friday and it went well.
All good... Yes, they'll be here until the end of July. They are great! I love having them here.
Forgot to tell everyone I had my interview today and it went very well.
Hey You Lovely people .. You have been mentioned in my last hub.. It is my anniversary at HubPages and all my friends are there in my Hub.. wanted to let you know that
Hi Sofs-I'll head right over to check it out. Thanks! Happy Anniversary-that's exciting.
So they're kicking the can down the road again; meanwhile, the rest of us are wondering why the heck we keep sending gutless people to do the job
Good Morning /Evening everyone > Happy Sunday!!!
It is one beautiful day here in NJ
Nice and sunny and cooler in NC--am going jogging at the H.S. track in about 15 min.
Sounds like fun! I should be jogging myself, but I'm heading to the beach instead... AH! The life of a beachbum is so hard!!!
Thank Klara I will look into that and Just got back from bay watch the boats and jet skis lAUNCHING . Waiting on my daughter and her girlfriend to show her the house and then heading to the Island (LBI) to take a cruise on my sisters new boat
Life is now great and I can enjoy it and all be sober. How abot that...I never knew you could have fun sober:)
Our Beach is packed with people today and I mean packed
Enjoy your day Klara and see ya a little later
Oh here is our spioled dog Mason
Gorgeous dog! Adorable!!
Thinking about all my hp friends from beautiful south beach. Its a gorgeous day and the water is irresistible! X0x0xo
Enjoy South Beach. Oh God for bid Mason gets chlorine in his eyes
he loooves to swin Klara and loves goiing in the bay as well. Haven't taken him to Ocean yet. can't wait for that one. Next Linda will buy him a doggy surf board
That picture is hillarious! Priceless!
Beach was beautiful, Mark. Just absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Klara !!! What are you doing up so late for
I'm writing hub on Long Beach Island. Oh there are better pic than that Klara :
Here is my new favorite band Nightwish, I know you don't like the hard rock stuff too much but I can't stop watching and listening to this band as I write my hub, (head phones on of course) Linda no likey
Check out the keyboards. wish I could play like that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlYBsdvFORU&NR=1
LOL You must be driving Linda wild with this music, Mark.
Don't get me wrong. It's not that I dislike hard rock. I've always played in hard rock bands (some of them a lot heavier than Nightwish) but the older I get the more I appreciate the acoustic sound. There are a lot of lesser known bands out there. Sometimes I wish I had money to start a radio station in Miami, and bring everyone here up to date with what's happening in the US and worldwide musicwise. Seriously, Mark. These people are stuck in the 80's and 90's and they are not supporting all the new bands that have amazing talent, not because they don't want to, but because the music never gets to the listeners. It's a shame!
You would make a great DJ on your own station Klara. You have the talent and the knowledge. I find these bands when I search for bands I never heard of on Siruis Radio , I go to youtube and listen and other bands show up and I listen to those and so on, I know you are right these bands are unknown to the outside world and it a shame because they are great in my opinion.
I don't know whats happening to me, the older I get the younger I feel. I don't get it but I love it. Age is only a number anyway right Klara?
Linda runs for the hills when I fire up my Korgx3
She is happy that the Korg is still at the other house, BUT NOT for long and then it's show time
Night dear my neck is killing me. i have to finish my shore hub tomorrow. The last day of my vacation Going out on the boat with my sister and Linda tomorrow.
Sleep tight
xoxoxo
It was a hot and sticky mid 90 day today in Michigan. A little hot for Alex's outdoor birthday party but we survived! Exhausted now and ready for bed, unfortunately the kids aren't!
Mark that photo is great. It looks like hub material to me! "your pets and their human qualities!"
Have a great night everyone! My eyelids are heavy and I must get some sleep!
Sleep well Cara Thanks, maybe I should write one on that
Dog is part human
Cara-you didn't sleep long--saw you online at around 2:00 a.m.
I'll call you later in the afternoon-appt at 10 a.m. and find out how all the farmers did at the party!
Very rough couple of days with J Kicked his butt tonight-literally!
Hey Kim! What's the matter with HP and your brother's hub?! I'm sorry this is happening. I'm sure they'll fix it soon enough.
Hey there Kimberly, long time no see . How have you been??
Don't be a stranger
Hi Mark, Klara, Denise ,Cara and where is Beth ??
I hope you had a lovely weekend..
@ Klara.. mentioned the sea grape to Linda and will check it out. This is what just came up in my back yard At shore. Neighbors say it is tropical plant (elephant ear plant)
Picture is too small for me to see it, but elephant ear (I think) doesn't grow as tall as a tree. It's more like a decorative plant, no? I'm not sure on his. I'll have to check it out.
Get yourself some FLorida plants and you'll feel as if you were here. Some palmettos and seagrape trees!
I like Oleanders. They have beautiful flowers. The only thing is the you'd probably have to take them inside in the winter where you are. I know that I have to bring mine in to protect them from the cold.
Cara, there is no such thing as cold in South Florida. We grow tropical plants here all year long. We might have a couple of days of winter and that's usually in the 50's which is not that bad. Talk to you later! Have a great day!
I know! I meant that if Mark wanted to use some of those "tropical" plants for his yard. Sorry I wasn't clear.
When we were in FL last year, my mother in law walked around taking shoots off of people's Oleander plants to bring home and plant. They really are beautiful plants.
Is that what happened to my Oleander?!!! Was it your mom?!!!
Hey there Klara Mark is sad cause I have to go to work tomorrow and won't be able to work on my tAN
go to the Ocean or Bay.
the good thing is that when done work 4:30 I will be able to head right on back to peace and serenity
Hope you had a great day and tomorrow. Think about me listening to the female President talking "life sucks and then you die" Pray for me Klara
I will send good energy your way, Mark. You'll work it out! You'll see!
I'm heading out with the in-laws. They want to go out for a beer. I'm not much of a drinker and I'm also the designated driver, so I guess I'll have a sprite.
Talk to you tomorrow. Keep on smiling!
I hope you have a great time. good for you that you don't drink. i am like you now I don't miss drinking abit Klara. i know I always talk aboutit and how I am sober, But I am just so proud of myself I love to tell all about it.
Hey Mark! Just got a note telling me that I've been here for a year. Wow! Where did the time go?! I feel like I just joined this community a few months ago! INSANE!
Congrats Klara on your 1 year Anniversary
Good morning Cara and Denise!
Heading off to the gym. I must sign up again. The muffin top is starting to look like an eighteen wheeler tire!
Klara-don't point a finger at me re: the Oleander, Cara was naming her mother in LAW. Be nice now, you know how mother in laws are,
Hello everone! Today is my hp bday! Yay!!! Who brings the cake???
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Klara, Happy Birthday to you!
(Pretend that's a one on your cake!)
I am so sorry Kara... I missed your birthday... accept my apologies.. and belated wishes to you... and yes happy anniversary too
Helklo Sophie how is our girl today ??
HI Mark.. I am fine.. just running around and busy with my son's Med school interviews.. will be back in full swing on Tuesday
Goodnight Mark.. need to wake up early tomorrow
No problem, sophie! Thanks for the wishes!
omg, i can't believe I missed this. Happy late birthday klara. sorry, i didn't see this post sooner. however, i hope you had a great one though. Here's a present for your birthday klara:
Enjoy!
No, but thanks, Steven. He's way too young for my taste! It was my HP birthday. Yes, a year already!
Thank you!
Your welcome. Well I'm sure you still look as young and beautiful as ever too.
I'm not saying a word about Birthdays Remember last time I wished you a Birthday and I had the whole forum fired up.
Please let me know when it is you realllll B-Day
Although that was funny right Klara . how was your day. Linda and I spent the whole day at the Bay. The wind was really strong, but the sun was blasting and the breeze felt so nice.
Now I am a bit darker than this morning, but that d=fine with me.
August 10! Same as Antonio Banderas... Grrrrr! And a day after St. Claire's day (my link to Klara)
I didn't win anything at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. I was going to buy you and Linda your Florida house. Oh, well! I'll just have to try my luck next year again!
Awe Klara, That was so nice of you to even think of Linda and I. I just told Linda if you won you were going to buy us a Florida home and she said Klara seems so sweet and I said oh yes she is a doll and you are Klara.
Next year you will win BIG I have that feeling.
I'm not that nice, Mark. If I only win 200,000 I'm buying my own house!
LOL So, tell Linda... I'm rephrasing my offer...
If I win a million dollars, I'll buy the two of you a house in Florida.
I understand completely Klara and Linda too. You have to take care of yourself and hubby first
As long as you had a nice time that is all that matter
I am willing to wait for the big win Klara
Banned because it's your birthday!!! Ooopsss, wrong thread.
Happy birthday!
LOL You can't ban the bday girl!
Thanks Cara... is it chocolate inside?
@emievil
Klara-Happy Birthday/Anniversary! Woo hoo
Okay Klara-your turn to write a one year anniversary hub. I did it, sofs did it...you're next.
Thanks guys! I'm sorry but I'm not writing a hub today. I'm overly tired! Went to the gym and was only able to walk for an hour. Heading out now to get my allergy shots.
Hope everyone is having a great day!
Feel better my Dear i'm finally home from work and I ate and nowheading to the Bay for a bit of fresh air in my lungs. I'll be back soooooon, !!!!!
I have to go there everyday or my day is not complete
I have a date with the personal trainer tomorrow, Mark. I'm not looking forward to it. With my busted knee... hmmm... I don't know what he'll have me do, but if he doesn't listen I'm planning to take him down!
I'm off to bed in a few. Tomorrow will be another long day.
Hope you had a good day!
Good Morning Klara and good luck with your trainer. Be careful with that knee dear. I leftthe shore and the weather was so beautiful and here in Trenton at work the skies are complete GRAY You know me Klara I Love the sun and the water. and here I am in stinky Trenton
> Can't wait till 4:30 to head back to my home by the sea
Have a great day Klara and talk later tonight
YOu'll be there soon, Mark! Time flies!
I got to the gym late so I missed our appointment. He rescheduled me for tomorrow. We'll see!
Oh Maybe it wasn't meant to be Klara.
You sleepy tired ? and over slept
No, I was awake, Mark! I could have been there! But I have the worst memory in the world! I'm so forgetful! As I write this, I'm very upset with myself. I came back from the gym and left my car windows down, all 4 of them, because I wanted to keep the car cool knowing that I'd head out within the next hour or so. One thing led to another and I got busy doing a million other things at home and it started to pour outside. The car is completely soaked, EVERYTHING inside is wet! So I'm out there like a madwoman getting soaked turning on the car to close the windows. I just ordered pizza because the plan was to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries so we could cook. It didn't work out. I'm a little stressed out right now.
Awe Klara I feel so bad for you. I am soaked too put from sweating laying out another section in the cemetery. Do you have a wet vac and if so when it stopps raining suck up the water out of the seats and let air dry or it may start to stink , the cloth os the seats and rugs. If I lived closer I would come over and help you Klara. Don'y be upset with yourself. We all do it one time or another, so don't be hard on yourself. It will ruin the rest of your day and night. So, as hard as it may be just laugh it off Klara. That is what I do alll the time now I try not to get stressed out over anything anymore and you should do the same Okay ???
Much love
xoxoxo
Mark
Oh Look we are twins with our score = 93
Heyya Mark! It's not so bad. The car is still wet inside and it has been raining on and off, all day, so I haven't had a chance to roll down the windows. I'll take it to a carwash tomorrow so they can vaccum the seats. I ordered a pizza and took a nap before heading out to teach a piano lesson. I feel so much better now.
I'm trying to be a good hostess but I feel like I am not accomplishing it sometimes. My in-laws have been here for two weeks and they are the most wonderful people ever, but of course, they depend on me for many things since this is not their house and they don't know the city. Europe is a different ballgame all together... a lot easier access to places, while here they get bored in the house and I try to take them out everyday, but I'm not used to this coming and going. I'm a bit drained, I must confess, but they are so wonderful and such a huge help in the house that I pull it together and do what I have to do to make sure they have a good time while they're here. This is their second time in the US and it took them six years to come, so it is very special. I'm happy to have them here, I'm just trying to stay on top of my game too. It's hard sometimes.
Not twin scores anymore. Mine dropped to 92. Oh well!
Klara I am sure you are doing a wonderful job entertaining and taking your in-laws in town etc. I know it must be draining but they will never forget your kindness Klara. They will remember it for a lifetime. I love where I live now because the folks are a bit older than I and lindas and they are so cute and so nice. Not like the young people, being snotty, short and everything the young are. There are a few younger husbands and wifes here ( in my age range) but I could talk to the elderly all day. They have been through it all and it is very interesting listening to their life's stories.
You a good girl and great daughter in- law Klata and I am sure they love you dearly and your husband I'm sure appreciates everything your are doing.
thanks, Mark. I'm trying.
Talking about older people... yesterday as I was driving out of the gym's parking lot, I saw an old woman (in her 80's) and she was trying to cross a very busy, wide street, with a shopping cart. She had four or five heavy bags of groceries and was going to cross the street to take the bus to go home. The cart had one of those security stoppers that stops the wheel from going further and she was stuck trying to push it. I felt bad and kept an eye opened for any crooks that would try to steal my wallet... you know, you hear these stories all the time, how they use kids and old people as bait. Anyways, I ended up taking her home. She lived nearby in a gvt senior building. The whole entire time I'm driving her I'm telling her: "You have to be careful! You can't be going out by yourself! You can't allow people to give you a ride back to your apartment! There are a lot of bad people out there!" The world we live in! I can't even lend a helping hand to someone in need without thinking that I could get in a lot of trouble, and that my actions could give her the impression that what I'm doing is acceptable. So I dropped her home, took the bags to the elevator and said good bye. As I was leaving there was an old man outside, smoking his cigarette. He said to me "Look at me. I'm 84 years old. We're all old people in this place and most of us don't have any family that come to visit. You are still young, but someday you could end up here."
It broke my heart, Mark. It really did. I have a very soft spot for the elderly, and I get teary eye easily just thinking about it. How unfair life is sometimes, that we give it all in our youth and end up depleted, and left to rot. It's so sad.
Oh crap Klara, you brought a tear to my eye. You are so right and what you did was so thoughtful and kind. I know nowadays everyone has to watch their backs as you said they may be baiting us. But I can tell ( i believe who is good and bad)
There has been times even with younger people that you acan tell they have nothing in life and I would go to them and other some loose change or sometime even in bills. What the heck it is only money and if makes someone just a little bit happier that is great for me.
I am excited too be able to be around the older folks and just maybe I will learn a little from them.
Plus when I (we) do a good deed for someone it makes us feel great knowing we have helped someone right. That feeling is better than all the money in the world to me.
Hi Klara, Marky and everyone else here tonight.
Klara-tomorrow is your Personal Trainer appt-don't forget!
I had a session with my p.t. today-it sure feels great to start working out again.
Have a good night all.
HI Denise, Mark,Klara, Cara, where is Beth ?? and anyone who is here
Hope you had a wonderful day
@ Sophs -- I'm here....kinda at least! Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! I'm sorry I missed all the celebration!!
@ Klara -- Happy belated birthday and anniversary to you too!!!
@ Mark -- no boat this year! instead, bought a Jag!
ha ha ha
@ Cara -- congrats on your fancy e!
@ Denise -- glad your interview went well...have you heard back?
@ Steven -- read your latest review, but haven't commented .... yet! my bad! love it!
@ Mtsi -- is your top down??
@ EVERYONE: I MISS YOU ALL!!!!!!!! XOXOXO
It's okay Beth. I know you've been busy a lot lately, but I'm glad to hear you liked my latest film review, and to know you're okay. I missed you a lot too. (hugs you back) Anyways, I hope all is well with you. I'm sorry that I haven't been in touch lately, but I do miss talking to you too, and hopefully I'll see you around again soon. Love you, Beth. xoxoxo
Hey Sofs!! All is the way it should be.... there are things we cannot control and one thing I am learning is to let go!!! I'm feeling much better since I've started doing this.
How are you? I've missed chatting with you, along with everyone else.
Hope you're keeping well. I'm off, hitting the pavement running this morning. I'm not sure if I'll make it back on tonight, but if I do, I will see you!!! Until then, take care! And, happy hubversary!!!!
Good morning to you all. Yes! Personal trainer day! I'm very, very scared!
I hope everyone has a great day. It's beautiful here in South Florida. See you around a little bit later!
Good morniing Klara , Beth, Sophie and Denise,
What a BEAUTIFUL day here in NJ. No humidity at ALL. Sun shining and nice breeze.
@ Klara..Don't be scared you will do just fine:)\
@ Beth Where have you been??? We and I have missed you dearly. I had a 1955 Jag XK140 and should of not sold it
Man Dad also had 1972 Jag XKE with 12 cylinders.
What a car they were. Good luck with yours Beth and stay in touch Please
@ Denise How did your interveiws go Denise. I hope everything worked out for youy:)
Hi Everyone! Ready for a busy day of running around getting things set for our trip, library with the kids, party this evening. BUSY BUSY BUSY. Have a great one!
You too Cara, Enjoy your day with the children
Good Cara! I love the library! Have fun!
Mark, the personal trainer didn't even get to it because my knee is so messed up. He wants me to walk for an hour in the morning and another hour at night, see how I feel, and go from there. I'm trying to get pregnant so I can't have that knee surgery right now.
Walking, it is!
Yes Klara they claim that walking is the best, more so than running and tread mills. Linda uses the treadmill but not always. She has more success waling about 3 miles per day.
Now she walks Mason everynight and it is bettwer on your knees to.
Don't damage it more than it is . Get that smile going Klara
Mark, one can only walk outside from October to June. Summer is too hot and it rains when least expected, which is why I signed up again. We just came back from Miami's Design District where my husband works. We went to have lunch with him and walked the area, visiting stores, and bars. My father in law loves beer. Very European! I just had a sprite!
Good girl Klara I loved BEER and in these HOT days of Summer I could use one
BUT< my body and mind says NOOOOO!!!. I can't do it Klara or else I'm doomed for sure and I would so disappointed in myself that is for sure, SO.... I just have my Dunkin and Ice water and watch others get messed up
What does your hubby do in design if you don't mind me asking?
Linda loves design and redoing homes and it decor. She has a nack for that and colors to. I just do the bull work and she designs
As far as the drink you don't needthat crap. Drink water and sprite it is MUCH better for you anyway. I lost 41 lbs just by quitting drinking beer
Now I am ready for the beach
My husband is an interior designer. He uses various computer programs to design kitchens and baths. It's not as much fun as decorating, but I can do that part myself. Now, knowing which wall to bring down, and how to replan the electrical wiring and plumbing, and all of that... I can't do that. He can though.
Yes, I have one from time to time, Mark, but it's not my thing. I love drinking water and tea. Coffee every morning, and sometimes in the afternoon if I'm a little bit lazy.
You've got it together, my friend. You can't even get a taste of it. It will bring you down. You're better than that, and I'm certain that you'll continue your fight. It's a neverending war, but you're smart enough to do what's right.
Thank you Klara. sure feels nice to be able to vent as we say. I am just so damn proud and happy of my accomplishments and conquering my addiction. i just finished one more hub on you know what I have to write about it Klara. It really does help me stay sober and it makes me feel good inside that I may be helping others that are in the same boat that I was in 1 year and eight month ago.
Thanks for being a dear friend Klara and for listening
Voted up the new hub! Congrats! You're making progress!
Likewise, Mark. You're a great inspiration to me. Thanks for being here and sharing your stories.
It is so nice to meet people such as you that are so down to earth and so pleasant and nice.
You are very welcome. It is a pleasure to share my life really with you and really with the whole world when you think about it, butI don't mind. I just my stories help someone out there, That is all I want and Mark will be very happy.
Good night Klara. I'm beat. I have been out laying out a new section in the cemetery. It will be another 1500 graves. No one knows how to do this but me. I should tell them to hire a surveyer I know how to survey but they don't pay me they only use me and then it is hard to even get a thank you from them for all my hard work that I don't get paid for.
I said "Nota my job" But I do it anyway. I love doing things like that.
Night Klara and hope to talk again tomorrow. I will sneak into my office and checkin
Sleep well and take care of your knee
Good Friday morning everyone. I've been off the computer the past several days/nights...or at least off of Sandpit. Trouble with my nephew...but, hopefully that will straighten out soon.
Beth- The interview went well, one week ago, and I was offered a position which I took-midnight shift. BUT, I have not about a start date. H.R. is waiting for the interviewee to contact her with the paperwork - an interview analyst. Then, hopefully, a call. In the meantime, I remain in 'active' status from my dept, thank goodness. This means the pension is still 'alive'.
It is so hard to be patient and not worry that something will thwart it all.
Cara will be heading out for her family roadtrip Saturday morning to 'Sesame Street' Wish I could meet them up there.
Where's Danette, Steven, Sofs, and Shuvo been hiding? We seem to be missing some other folks here as well...
Klara-I hope your knee heals soon. No fun! Esp. in the summer time. How long will your in-laws be visiting? I read that your husband is an interior decorator-so there are TWO creative people in your household. That must have been one of the characteristics that attracted you to each other?
Hey Marky-enjoy your w/e. I know you have to work on Sat. but, then your dream house!
Sofs and Danette--where are you????
Congrats on you job Denise I have been out of sorts today and out of the loop here on forum too. maybe after I'm done work I can chill out Saturday. In the meantime I am heading to bed. Early day tomorrow.
Night and sleep tight
HI Denise! It will require knee surgery, but since it's only going to last fifteen years, I'll wait a few more. I'm trying to get pregnant this year too, so the baby is going to have to come first.
I'm sorry to hear you're having family problems. It will get better. I don't know how old he is, but he'll grow out of it. I'm sure.
Hi Klara I feel so sleepy. What a rough day today at work. I have to go to beddy cause need to leave for work at 6am and drive my 60m mile.
How was your day? How is your knee Klara.
All is good, Mark! Went to the beach today and the gym in the morning and at night. I'm staying healthy! Sweet dreams, my friend! Have a great day tomorrow!
And you have a wonderful day tomorrow and the whole weekend with your family. Think of me working when you and Linda are sunning in the Sun What is it.. oh yes, Beach Bums
Have a good night sleep
xoxox
RISE & Shine Everyone. What a Beautiful day here in New Jersey. I hope everyone here and across the glode has the same kind of day.
@ Sophie, I just read your reply to me on the hub you wrote for all of us. (your Friends) Thank you so much for those kind words. I guess you are in sleepy by now but when you wake Have a great day. Much love always and tell Marky Hello for me.
@ Denise - Congrats again on landing that job. Even though you may not like the mid-night shift, at least you are still in the system for your retirement plan. Great job and You and your family have a wonderful weekend.
Love Mark
@ Klara - Hey Klara, are you heading to South Beach today ? My daughter and girlfriend are coming down and Linda and them are hitting the beach as Marky works at the cemetery That's ok, all of you deserve the peace and serenity that the Ocean and beach gives you, so live it up and enjoy your weekend
xoxoxox
Mark
@ Beth- Where in the world have you been? I miss you Beth and talking to you too. Hope you are getting some nice weather where you are too. Hows that Jag? Is it the V-12.
I am at work now so I have a couple of families coming in at 11 am so I must get ready to do my work.
Love ya and talk to you later today
Hi Mark! NO, we are going to Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel tonight. You know... the place where Anna Nicole Smith killed herself? We are meeting my cousin there, and we'll play a twenty to see if I win something, I guess! If I become a millionaire, I'm buying you and Linda a house in Florida!
Happy Saturday to all out there. I love packing with summer clothes! There is just so much room in the suitcases. We are off to Philly tomorrow for our trip to Sesame Place. I'll check in if I'm not too exhausted from all of the fun! Have a great weekend everyone!
Hey Cara, I live near there kinda, at least tghe house I am selling. Be safe and I hope you and your family has a great time there. The children will love it and the weather is perfect..
Much Love
Talk soon
Back to work I go
Thanks Mark. We definitely will! I knew we were going to be on your side of the US but I wasn't sure how close. We have a fun filled tour with Sesame, Crayola Factory and Hershey on the way back. We will take our time and be safe. We are very relieved that the weather will be warm (hot). We'd rather that then get rained out!
@ Denise -- Congratulations!!! This is wonderful!! You deserve a break after all that you have been going through.
@ Mark -- yup... it's a V12 and I'm sure it's going to eat me out of pocket money with gas. I probably shouldn't have bought it, but I've always wanted one. Now, i have to go and find an old clunker to drive in the winter!! ha ha ha I miss you too. Been putting in extra hours at the hospital only to find out that there's been an error in paying me. Now, all the red tape begins....
But, two more weeks and then off for 2.5 weeks of holiday!! YIPPEE!!!!
@ Klara -- hey girl!!! How goes everything with you? I'm soo far begin in all the news around here, you're gonna have to give me a quick summary.
@ Sofs -- How's it going? We finally have some hot HOT weather here!! Sunny today with the thermometer hitting 34C already!! And, it's still going up!!! Thought I'd treat myself to a juicy steak on the barbque today.
Spending the day at my rented room to take a break from the stresses of life. I'm hanging on. xo
@ Steven -- big HUG for you!! I miss you. Where are you????
Have an awesome weekend everyone!!!
Beautiful Photo beth . You work in a Hospital too? I never knew that. Wow we are all in the medical field one way or another
Yes get a junker for the winter for sure. My dad had the XKE V12 in yellow and automatic. I think it was a 1972. What year is your new ride Beth?
Ahhhh, one half hour left at work and I can head back to the beach
Much love Beth and have a great rest of the weekend. Maybe talk to you tonight K
Long Beach Island..Barnegat Light House not far from my home:)
Hi Marky, Beth, Denise, Klara Cara.. and all the others have a wonderful weekend. It has been raining here..like it usually does during the monsoon season..
Good night from Bangalore and have a great day where ever you are
Very pretty picture Sophie, the sun is still so bright and clear blue skies. sleep well and see you in a few hours:)
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