Last one to post is the Winner! (redux)
Hello everyone! I always forget how the first few days of schools literally knocks me out. I am EXHAUSTED! 29 kiddos and counting. We shall see where the numbers end up. Some classes are up to 35 already, yikes!
Klara, how cool that you will be going to Spain next year! My mom and I traveled through Europe right after I graduated from college. We had a very loose plan and pretty much rode the train to the places we wanted to and stay in youth hostels. We were supposed to go to Spain because that has always been on Mom's list of places to visit. Unfortunately there was a rail strike in France at the time so when we were heading that way from Italy, the train stopped at the French border and made everyone get off. We were 'stranded' on the Italian Riviera. It was quite an experience! Since we had to catch our plane back to the US, we had to put Spain on the 'next time' list.
wow, it sounds like you had quite a trip. sorry, you didn't get a chance to see spain, as i've heard it's a very beautiful country out there. you should probably write a hub on some of your travel experiences, as i bet a lot of people would love to read them.
Hi everyone,
Wow, I feel I've been gone for weeks instead of just a week. I know I've missed a lot.
Sofs: how are you? Hugs to you!
Klara: SPAIN!!! How cool is that. Take me, take me...
I see that Cara has explained all of that in her previous note.
Hi Cara XXXOOO Miss you. Get that whip a cracking early on those kids!
Beth-I feel your exhaustion about being on the run...
Marky-OMG I think you have it worse than some of us here in NC that were hit. My roof leaks now with any rain that falls hard (and it has been raining a lot) But, the flood waters have receded. I'm glad to know that your little beach house is safe. Lucky Linda getting laid off! I want to be a beach bum,
Take care all and I will be checking in from time to time.
Hey-my 5K is this Saturday morning! I jogged 35 min. nonstop yesterday. It was my longest time yet.Denise it is soooonice to hear from you. I have missed you my dear. Sorry to hear abut your roof. need to get that fixed so that it doesn't damage your sheetrock on the ceiling.
If I live closer I would fix it up for you. I think we should all be beach bums like linda. I typed to her on facebook and she said she had to go because the Sapronos were on LOL Must be nice
@ Denise --
It's so wonderful to see you!! How goes the new job? Are you still on nights? It's been crazy at ours. Increased patients -- full capacity before 0800h every day. Absolutely crazy!!! I'm running without touching the ground! That's aweful that your roof is leaking. I won't have to worry about any rain soon -- the temperature is already falling! Leaves are turning color and falling off the trees. Fall is here which means winter is going to begin soon .... can I come down and spend the next few months with you? At least there won't be snow and blizzards....
@ Mark -- hope you had a good sleep last night. I didn't sleep much. The local radio station decided to pop into our neighborhood around 10:30pm and shoot off fireworks. Yup. What a shock! They were at the school grounds, which is only two streets away. I could see the fireworks, hear them hissing up and all that wonderful smoke drifted my way. And, our poor dog -- he went nuts!!!
@ Card -- those first few weeks of school are exhausting!! for both the teacher, parents and the children. My are so tired after school that they ask to go to bed before dinner!!! ha ha 35 in a class is crazy! How could you possible manage all of them?!? I have trouble with my basic 5 and when their friends arrive -- I give up! I hope you have assistants to help you! It's Friday tomorrow -- enjoy the day and your well earned weekend!
@ Klara -- Spain -- such a beautiful country! I'm thinking about saving for the next two years to take me and my daughter for her high school graduation present. Either that or a cruise to Bahamas. Not sure which yet. The only problem is that I would have to do the same for my 4 sons.... that can add up!!
@ Sophs -- hey pretty lady!! Where are you? I haven't heard from you for a while. What's new?!?
@ Steven -- did you start your classes this week too? Remember, you have to write my review (just kidding)! I should talk -- I have about a dozen outstanding requests. Sooner or later, we will get to them. xo
@ Mark -- almost forgot: XOXO
am I missing anyone?!? my brain is not functioning too well....
catch y'all later!
xoxHello Beth, All good here except for our capital Trenton is under water again second time in a week. The main roads were all just parking lots 4 lanes wide. thank God I move from the Delaware River before all these floods. I lived one block away from the river. All were I work were closed roads, collape roads and MAJOR FLOODS and this is only the beginning of Hurricane Season
this has never happened like this before that I can remember.
Have a great rest of the day and night my dear. Wasn't it great to hear dronm our Denise? Maybe when the snow arrives for you and I here we should go and stay with Denise or soak up some rays in South Beach with Klara. We should ask if we can stay with therm
Hey mark! i'm sooo tired i barely made it home. didn't even take my doggy for his walk...just let him out the door.
i'm heading off to bed....
Good night and i hope the water recedes quickly for you and the area you are in. stay safe !
xoxThanks Beth. it will get better as long as the rain stops. you had better get to night night
You sound so tired and you need your rest. Sleep well and sweet dreams
xoxoxoxoxo
Hi all-so good to be back in touch...just missing everyone by a few hours time.
To Marky and Beth: by all means you are welcome here in NC...although, in the winter we are so close to VA that we get snow and cold too.
I will get the landlord to get those shingles replaced. It's a pain in the bucket when it rains now,
Miss everyone...
Oh, Beth-I will be on midnight (or evenings rather since it is a 12 hr shift from 7 pm to 7:30 am) for an indefinite time period-at least 6 months (probation period).
I hate to say it but your exhaustion is exhausting! What are we doing to ourselves run, run, running like this? I hope that we can all remember to slow down and find balance in our lives.
Marky has a sobriety anniversary coming up soon...four more weeks!Hi Denise.. ((((hugs ))) back to you... you seem to be working very hard... hope you get some time to relax amidst all this..
Beth ..I am here.. we seem to be missing each other..
Klara how are you? Is it too tiring running around the way you do? I hope not..
Cara I hope all is well with you ...
Hi everyoneYou are a doll Denise to remember that. Thank you so so much. Hope all is well with you and your job. I'm at work now and I want so bad to be at the shore. When I left the sun was blazing and the closer I got to Trenton the wetter it got. Very depressing skies black and gray verses Blue skies and bright Sun and you know I lovethat sun:
Enjoy your day and Thanks for thingking about me
Good Luck Denise with the 5K,. You will do just fine. What are you doing up so late. i am up and here it is 1:45am an I have to get up early for work. really I fell asleep on the couch so now I am heading to my big bed. Hugs and kisses to you and I will talk to you tomorrrow. Linda has a wedding to go to and I will be working so I will miss out on the partying
Thats ok I don't drink anyway Thank God.
Writing a hub on my celebration coming up soon
MarkyBest wishes to you Denise on your 5k .. you can do it girl friend...run girl run for all you are worth
Good evening Sophie, Yes Denise will do just fine. She is a very strong lady
Hope yo have a wonderful rest of the day. Tell Marky Hi for me. I am at work of course and missing a wedding but Linda is still going without me.HI Marky... good morning to you.. its a shame, you should be having fun on the weekends.. hope you catch up on all the lost fun this weekend.. anyways you have a major wedding to plan for..
How is your daughter ..all glowing is she?? Give her a hug from me, will you? Hi Sophie I will do just that. she is soooo excited and have been calling many different places for prices and it seems the lowest for a wedding is $15,000.00 Ouch !!!! they are thinking about a destination wedding on an Island like Jamacia but the huge problem is I don't fly
@ Denise -- good luck on your 5K!!! Run like the wind!!!
@ Mark - it's the weekend.... catch some rest!!! Me, I'm working too. Ok, I shouldn't call you out on this... xox
@ Sophs -- just glimmers of each other... hope ur well
@ Cara -- how'd the first week go? My gang survived the first week (me too!) A few minor details to iron out next week, then all will be smooth sailing.
@ Klara -- did you find the avatar snatcher? Maybe you have a big fan!!
@ Steven -- take a break this weekend! Classes will get more hectic this coming week. xox
have a lovely weekend y'all! I'll pop in every so often!Great!! Look forward to seeing you a bit later Beth. I'm off at 1PM and heading back to the beach
I have to replace my 3 foot by 4 foot screen that my dog Mason went through trying to catch a rabbit 
I can't get mad you just have to love him
Hello Reminder, yes my wife bought him when he was 8 weeks old and now 5 years old. He was born on the 4th Of July. I asked my wife was there a sign over his cage saying 'SPECIAL NEEDS DOG"? This dog is sooo spoiled. He really is good though. I never had a pet until she bought mason, Now I have grown to love him as a member of the family
BTW as you see he love to swim in the pool, but now he swims in the Bay.Hey mark, hows it going? glad to hear your dog is quite a character. I know how you feel. I used to spoil my dog rotten when I had him. Of course, he's no longer with us anymore, but he was always like a member of the family more so than a pet.
Very well
Hope you win
WELCOME TO HUBPAGES
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago
0Hello Klara and yes the flags are ready for toimorrow. i have plenty of them. Remember each Memorial Day I put out myself about 1550 of them. It is nice here today although I just got home from work and Linda is at wedding where we used to live. Don't have any idea when she will be home, but I hope you enjoy the rest of your day and try to stay cool. Why don't you head to the beach and put your feet in the waves for a bit.
I'm sure I will. I hope you do as well Klara. How are things?
Hi Klara-Hello everyone else who happens to pop in here today.
I DID IT! I DID IT! I DID IT! (Don't know if I ran like the wind-more like one winded,, but I made it to the finish line).
along the way I had to stop and pee so that slowed me down. Final time: 49:48
Watch for my next hub-it will have the details! I'm so happy I did it.WOW! I can't even run 5 minutes straight! That's a HUGE accomplishment that people like me could only dream about! Congratulations, Denise. That's really amazing and I'm proud of you.
when you gotta pee, you gotta pee!Thanks! Hey-I started out only being able to jog straight on for 3 min on the treadmill at a very low speed...I'm up to 4.2 mph and 35 min straight. I am proud of that.
My dang medicine (diuretic) had me going...that was my biggest fear- no toilets! Ridiculous, I know...
See Denise we ALL knew you coould do it. CONGRATS TO YOU !!!!!! Great job and we all are soooo proud of you. Why to go. Did the new sneaks work good for you?
Now go lay down and rest your body and your feet:)Wow, congratulations Denise. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to read it.
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
Yeah, they're still looking for you, Denise!
OMG !!! Where in the WORLD do you find these things? That is too funny!
LMAO right now.- I'm glad you like it!
I just saw that same sign on the news somewhere in N.C. TV station, NAH...Denise I am just messing with you
We are so proud of you - Yeah, Marky--you're just like my little brother-a big tease, hahaha.
Nice to see you. Is your property ok? Looks like flood waters throughout the NE area of the country.Well Denise, I did go to settlement the day after hurricane Irene and the house was fine. We were evacuated from the shore so I rode out the storm in my other house. Basement was dry but a couple of homes close by had all their carpets out to the curb. Linda is down there now at a wedding and she rode by our old house that I just sold last week and every house on the BLOCKS had all there carpets from the basement out on the curb. This was the storm that hammered NJ (LEE) The road at the Capital Building is still under water and I must drive 15 extra miles to get to work. The Captial Of NJ sits on the Delaware River.
Are you all rested up, because I think Beth, Linda and I will be stopping by to see you and then head down to see our Klara
BTW just finished up a hub on my 2 yearsCome on down! I made some succotash soup today. It was delish!
Congratulations, Mark. I'll visit the hub.
Klara-I've never had suc soup sounds interesting!Oh Klara make that 2 bowls of soup to keep HOT I didn't know Denise was coming
I would like some crackers to if that's ok
Hey Denise, classes are doing better... I have to bribe them to get them to listen and do what I want.
These kids are not ready to learn music and art. I'm sorry to have to say this but they have other needs and other worries that keep them from being able to focus. And any art form requires a lot of self control and discipline. In my opinion, they need to have other special areas, like a cooking class, a health class, etc. They need to learn how to prepare themselves a meal even at this early age, because sometimes the free breakfast and lunch they get in school is all they eat. 
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
This is a lonely thread today...
Where is everybody?!I am here Klara. you have any sun down in Miami that you can send my way? i have never seen sooo much rain that we \have had over the last month. This place NJ is soaked to the bone. I can't even get any graves dug because the hole fills to the top with water . That is how drenched the groud is. Not a good thing. I NEED SUN !!!!!
Hey Klara -- I'm here!!
@ Denise -- congratulations on completing your first 5K!!! This a a wonderful accomplishment!!! Well done!
@ Mark -- feeling so lonely -- all the kids have left today. House is soo quiet. Even the dog is depressed. Too quiet. Sun is gone too. blah
@ Sophs -- ugh! We keep missing each other!! I'm good. Busy, but what else is new? ha ha ha How are you?
@ Cara -- how'd your week go?? I haven't seen or heard from you this weekend!
@ Steven -- xox where'd you go?
does anyone know anything about "bestofhubpages.com"? I came across it unintentionally. Is it run by HP??
xoxI am here:)
yes I know what you mean. The skies let loose an hour ago. OMG I think we have had enoough rain. Lightening, thunder and massive rain . Unbelievable !!! How are you doingbeside being lonely Beth? Linda and I headed to the boat races but got there when they were pulling the race boats out of the water and not putting them in
Guess I got my times messed up , oh well I'll see them next weekend
I'm good. Can't decide to sell or rent out the house.
I'm the only one left here.... stuck packing up everything and still working.... I'm thinking I'll just rent a large DUMP bin and throw everything out!!!
I've taken 5 loads to the donation site plus another 4 to consignment shops. Worse part -- I'm only about 1/4 way done.
That's too bad you missed the races. I went to the sailing club last weekend for a bit -- missed the races too! but, had a good time with my son and daughter. They're underage to drink, so the barkeep pulled a fast one on my son. he ordered a caesar and he was served a caesar -- no alcohol ( ) and with about 1/2 c. of tabasco in it. Little did he know, I asked the barkeep to make sure that the drink turned him off of drinking. I think it worked.
Gonna head out for a walk with my dog before the skies let loose again. Either that or I'll be attacked by spiders. I have no idea where they and the flies are coming from. I have never seen so many flies in my house and never so many spiders outside. Maybe the flies are trying to save themselves from being eaten?!?
Oh yea, XOXOXOHey Beth, I know exactly what you are talking about. i had rented a dumpster, 2 uhaul trucks at different time. Hired a man and his two sons to get rid of all metels screws etc which took them 2 full days and many truck loads. I had all my parents things that were in the house from 55 years of marriage and all mine and linda stuff from 30 years of marriage. I will never save anything.
My dad always said "if you have to look at something twice you do not need it".
The problem was that he didn't listen to himself about that, I live simple now Beth and everything is gone, or donated , clothes Linda has and never used or out grew, about 75 hand bags 100 pair of shoes AND I said to her why do you need all of this stuff.? you only have 2 shoulders and two feet
She did give sop much to donations here at the shore. No more collecting stuff or saving any more. It feels so good to just have what we used and no more clutter.
get a dumpster and start throwing like I did.
this is the second time in two years that I'm throwing everything out. I'm not the one that collects things... except sentimental things. Some of the things I can't replace, and really don't want to throw out.
Everytime I toss something out, someone else replaces it with two more things. Before I know it, the house is stuffed to the rafters. I'm tired of doing this. Storage is so bleeping expensive... as is my time.
Part of the problem is that we have moved so often and so much that my children have developed a "hold onto" attitude -- always afraid that if we move AGAIN, they will lose it in the move or, that it's "things" that they can't let go of.
I've gone ahead and empty out another room today. If they saw what I threw out, I'm afraid they would throw ME out!!!
kinda scary with the dumpster though. People come in the middle of the night and root through it. My dog goes nuts. I don't mind them taking the stuff, as long as they don't leave a mess. The scary part was that they tried to open the front door, the back door, the garage door and banged on the windows. This is when I freaked!!! I'm not sure if I want the dumpster back again.
I'm taking bags out to the dumpster at the school.... after all, my taxes are paying for it.
Thanks for listening. I feel like such a heel for throwing things out. You are welcome. Thank you for your comments -- you always remind me how fortunate I am.
I'm not sure if I'm ready to let some of the sentimental things go. A number of years back, I went through a lot of my "old" stuff. It was difficult, but I even threw out photos of myself, family, friends. I kept only a handful and now, I'd rather not toss those things. I have a lot of handmade things from my kids. My worse fear is losing one of them.... that's why I keep all their keepsake-type things. I actually don't own much material things, except for bins. Bins full of artwork, crafts and so on. I don't know how I will extract the throw-aways from the keep forevers.
I have also kept all the items that my mom sewed, knitted, crocheted for me and the kids. She's very ill and each year, her health declines. It use to be by the years, but now, it feels like months. My dad is elderly too, and his health is not as good as it use to be. I'm hanging on, but I know why.
I know. I know. Live in the present, and not in the past and not in the future. So easy to remember those words, but so hard to practice at times. Those words echo in my head.... The Serenity Prayer echos in my head too...
Gotta go... work begins another week and it's gonna be another whirlwind. (I have to sing in front of the hospital staff on Thursday night. Thank goodness it's not solo, but two of the men won't sing -- they just mouth the words -- and the other female is great but she's soprano and I'm a very deep alto -- not well matched) I'm not looking forward to this.....
Thanks for listening and letting me spew. And for your support and advice. I appreciate it very much.
Good night, xoxoBeth, Klara, Densie, Sofs, Steve and Mark how have all you been? I am going through my 3rd year final exam.
I wish you all the luck saleheen
You will do just fine KISSES and GOOD LUCK, Saleheen!
Good luck, Saleheen--
Hope you do well.
Yes you are hear. Long time no talk LOL Glad you did stop by. These girls miss you as well as I have.
I deleted the comment very crazyHi Marky... how was your weekend..hope you had enough fun to last you through this week
I need to check out your anniversary hub.. I saw it on the mail.. but I seem to have hurt my back doing something and was in considerable pain.. these last two days.. I am feeling a little better at the moment Morning Sophie, wow that is aweful about your back. I hope and pray you feel better really soon. There is nothing worse than have a hurt back. I use ice and heat rotating every 20 minutes and that seems to help my back when it huts from lifting heavy things at work.
I saw and talked to saleheen on Facebook and ask him please stop by the forum and say hi to all our girls. i am so glad he did. he is such a great guys and very helpful to me. I think he will be around more often when he is done his schooling.
Take care dear and see ya tomorrow. marky has to go sleepy for early morning rise for work
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
Hi Beth! Good to see you around!
Saleheen - Where have you been?!!!!
Mark - PLenty of sun down here, we get our daily afternoon summer storm but that only lasts a few hours and then is sunshine again. Come on down!
Cara - It's hard enough to get them to read and write, imagine do music! I feel like changing my class into a cooking class. Seriously!
Have a great Monday everyone! The week will fly by and soon it will be Friday again! - klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
Hi you, guys! What's happening around the globe?
Hey Saleheen!!! Good luck on your exams!!!
@ Mark -- xoxo
@ Klara -- suns down, night is in full swing and the trees are dancing to the tune of the wind while the rain drops beat a rhythm on the windows
@ Sophs -- I guess you are "it"
@ Denise -- night shift still??!!??
@ Cara -- Week two of school -- how goes it?
@ Steven -- Saw Contagious -- only makes me more of a germaphobe!!! Actually, I already have these fears -- working in an environment where you are front line and exposed makes you a bit paranoid at times.
@ anyone I'm missing -- sorry
Have a wonderful evening and I'll catch y'all again tomorrow!!! xoxBeth: oxoxo to you my dear. Where has everyone been? It is sooo beautiful here today. I just wish I was (sitting on the dock of the Bay)
Enjoy your day Beth and I'll try catching up with you this evening K?
Good luck with your fall semester Reminder!!
Hay-low everyone!!!!
no one here.....
guess that makes me......
THE WINNER!!!!! - Stevennix2001posted 13 years ago0
Not so fast there Beth.
@sahleen
Hey welcome back buddy. Life on hubpages wasn't the same without you. I hope you're doing okay.
@reminder
that's very sad. I'm sorry to hear that, but I understand. it's kind of a shame, as it seems like you weren't even back for that long. Oh well. You'll definitely be missed around here, and I hope you'll come back to visit us whenever you get the chance.
@klara, sofs, denise, mark, and anyone else here
Hows it going guys? long time no see. I hope everyone here is doing well. Awwww, Steven!!! I just wanted to be a winner for once in my life!!!
How are you? I hope to check one last time before I sign off but if I don't catch you again (or did I?) the I send you hugs and kisses!!! xoxoI'm doing okay. Just a bit under the weather today that's all, but I'm doing okay now. I appreciate you asking. To answer your question, I did start taking a few online classes earlier a few weeks ago, and I have another one that I have to attend in person starting next week. Sorry, I didn't answer you sooner, as i barely noticed it scrolling back through some of the comments just now.
Anyway, thanks for the hugs and kisses, as it always means a lot coming from you. How are things going with yourself though? I hope work is going okay, and I'm glad to hear you got a chance to spend time with your family recently, as I know you probably missed them a lot. As for Contagion, I'll definitely be sure to check it out soon. Anyway, I hope to see you again, as it's always a pleasure bumping into you. xoxoxo
What's wrong?
I'm running around without my head on these days. There's too much on my plate and no one to pass it onto. I'm in the middle of moving house, keeping it from being broke into (so I'm staying here on my own with my dogs), working crazy hours and preparing a retirement party for one of our Directors who is now retiring (who's replacement has not been found... so I'm filling in a lot of the holes so things don't fall through the cracks). Not only am I organizing this event, I have a shit load of CEOs coming from different districts to attend the event. I just found out yesterday that I have to sing with four others in front of the whole party!!!!! I haven't performed on stage for over 20 years!!! Two nights to learn the lyrics, music and choreography.... like, what are they thinking of?!?
So, I haven't been writing much. I have about 100 topics that I've written down, but trying to find the time is next to impossible.
Other than my life whirling around my head, I take the odd break by watching a movie. Contagion is not the best show out there at the moment. I've seen better and there are a few that spread the fear much better than this one. (sorry for the pun) But, I am alway a germaphobe, so this only underscores my fears.
Anyhow, gotta run. Drop me an email if you wanna talk. xoxOh i'm fine really. Just been feeling a bit sick these past few days that's all. I nearly passed out once I got home last night, but I'm doing fine now. No worries. I'm sorry to worry you though. Anyway, it sounds like you've been very busy lately. I hope you still manage to find time to relax, as I know that it can't be easy for you. I wish there was something that I could do to help you, but I'm sure you'll be okay, as I believe in you. (hugs you) Have a good night Beth, as I hope you to see you again soon.
xoxoxo
Hi Bye , you forgot to say night
just got on myself Beth xoxoxoox
Mark!!!! XOXOX I'm sooo glad to see you!!! I almost hit sign out !!! I would have missed you then!!!
At least the sign didn't say "Clearance Puppy" !!!
How are you tonight? How was the drive? Is it still raining??? I'm so full of questions....aren't I?
I'm heading off in a spell....just have to reply to some comments (it's only been a few months old for some of them!) my bad.
xoxoYou Bad Beth
you are not bad ..you are a sweetie . Gladyou didn't sign off. My drive reallt was good today. No traffic at all which is very surprising. Although Friday will be mad house with all the shoe bees going down for the weekend
Speaking of the dog Mason I have to take him for his walk with Linda. such a beautiful night here with a balmy breeze and salt in the air from the Ocean and a Beautiful FULL MOON
I'm always glad when you arrive home safe and sound.
Now, what is a shoe bee??? I have never heard this term before!!! (I'm sooo sheltered... )
Here, summer is definitely over. The traffic is heavy again.... and the leaves are flitting off the trees. The days are noticably short again.
I WANNA MOVE SOUTH TO SUN YEAR ROUND!!!!
Anyone hiring in sunny Cali? Or Texas? Or Bahamas? Or Barbados? Or....
@ steven --
get some rest and drink lots of water.... and don't forget to eat properly!!!
there is something you could do for me.... smile and feel better.
Good night! xoxI will. I promise. Besides, it'll take more than a cold to kill me, as I'm sure I'll be alright. Thanks for the concern though. You be sure to take care of yourself Beth. Love you. xoxoxo
Good night Mark!!! xox
give Klara, Sophs, Denise, Cara all hellows and hugs from me!!!Hi all--missed everyone I see.
@Beth-thanks for the congrats. It was an accomplishment. As for work: I am ALWAYS night shift 7 p to 7:30 a.m. Not happy about it but it is do-able for now.
I've been cooking up a storm today...getting ready to leave for work and that takes me away from the house for several days in a row.
Made an awesome Thai Shrimp soup for lunch; then a meatloaf for dinner and a lemon meringue pie. It was my first L.M.pie ever. It tasted wonderful, but it did not set and so I had to scoop the servings in a bowl and serve it with spoons instead of forks!
Have a good week.Nighty Nite Denise. hope all is well
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
It's not as hot as the last couple of days so that's good. 88° right now and it hasn't rained the last couple of days.
I'm off to do my daily cooking, more Rachel Ray recipes, or course! And then I'm off to meet with a beginning music teacher I'm mentoring. The poor little thing needs help. I still remember my first year teaching. Totally clueless!
Mark, I'm still waiting for you and Beth. Where is the boat? Are you planning to bring Denise along too? Who else can you bring? Sophie?
Ahoy there Klara
My PC bombed out on me again. Have to buy a new one. I'm at work. Yeah Beth, Sophie Denise, Cara and of course Linda will be down as soon as we can. It will be tough getting Sophie on board do to being across the world. Linda said Oh can I can I go too ?? I said of course
I have to decide if we should come in luxury or as fact as possible. and Mason would like to come too if that's Okay. He is more of a Christmas vacation dog...LOOK KLARA HE IS ASKING YOU IF HE CAN COME
SPEED
LUXUARY
I have a date for him. She is high maintenance though...
Don't let the google eyes fool you!Yes, little Powwow is part American Eskimo and part American Gray Wolf. I'm embarrassed to say she's part wolf because she doesn't look like a wolf, in any case she has more of a resemblance with the Artic Fox, but that's besides the point!
I knew her mother, a house-trained wolf named Teal, and her American Eskimo dad by the name of Russell (named after Russell Means, the Indian who was convicted for shooting FBI agents although there was no real evidence against him). Yeah, I got Powwow from a Native American friend of mine, a retired cop who had an accident while on duty, chasing a car, and got an early retirement, a few months in comma and a good amount of money from the accident. She was able to buy a huge home in West Palm Beach where she went to live with her four kids, two retired K9's, her two American Eskies, four cats, and then she adopted two horses and the gray wolf, Teal.
I named my dog Powwow because when I went to check out the litter my friend was playing Powwow music on her CD player and the puppies were dancing on two feet. Too cute! My dog was the only one that came out all white. All her brothers and sisters had the mother's gray line starting between the eyes and going all the way back to the tail. She's been with me for almost twelve years and I love her to death! She's extremely spoiled!YAAAAAY!!! Linda is writing on HP now!!! This is awesome!!!
Linda, you're very famous and should have your own HP account. We'd love to have you on board.
Hi lovely people... missing you...
@ Mark you finally caught up with Beth
@Klara hope you are having fun at school...say yes..please I read what you said about school Cheerup
Denise the night owl .. wow any leftovers?
@Beth... busy lady.. caught ya again
@ Steven ..get well soon and listen to Beth.. a lot of sensible advice there
Have a lovely Wednesday !!!
Good evening Sophie, Yes Beth and I met up finally
Hope you ahev a great day and night. Telll Marky I said Hello for me. Tell him Marky from across the world My score can't seem to stay up. I don't like the low 90'sI just told him so.. Yeah I am having a great day.. except for the sore back lol
Hope you are tooJust using the pain spray at the moment.. it is just the darned stiffness that stops me from being active .. hope it will vanish when I wake up tomorrow
You are the sweetest.. thank you and have a lovely day ..while I hit the sack..
Good Night Dear
Hi Everyone! I feel like it's been forever since I have been in the sandpit. School has been insane for me. I have 29 kids, 18 are boys and about 60% are reading at a 2nd grade level (or lower). Did I mention that I teach fourth grade? AAAHHHH!!!! On top of it, I have kids with MAJOR behavior problems. By the sixth day of school I've had three fights and money stolen from another child. And I have a student that is showing classic autism signs and has not yet been diagnosed. Tell me how this child can get to fourth grade and not have had any intervention yet? Can we all say, this is going to be a LONG year!!! Hope everyone is doing better than I am. This is the first night that I've been home before 6 and I've been passes out with exhaustion by 9. Hopefully it will get better.
I feel your pain, Cara. I had two second graders get into a Jerry Springer Show kind of fist fight... two girls, they scratched each other's faces, pulled their hair-weaves and got all bruised up. I tried to stop the two of them and couldn't get in the middle of the fight because they were beating each other up so badly I knew I would get hurt too. This is every day at my school, not just in my class but everywhere. I'm usually good with classroom management but this is beyond human capabilities. Some of these kids behave like animals, and administration does nothing about it. They're not afraid of anything and that's scary!
How long have you been teaching? This is my ninth year and I feel like a new teacher all over again. Nothing works. Not even bribery and that's usually my last resource!
I heard in the country station today that they did a study to see the level of education of each city and Miami came last! LAST!!! Can you believe it?! But I know exactly why that is... they sit at a round table to try to figure out who are the stupidist people in the district, and then they elect that person for promotion! Don't you love it?!OMG! I felt like I was reading my life. It is the same exact thing here too. I have been teaching for 13 years. This year feels like one of my first. You are right, they are not afraid of anything. Our administration is the same way. I don't see things getting any better either. I don't know what the answer is but I can't see myself doing this for the next years! Good luck to you, and me too I guess. Let's hope we come out of this alive!
Klara I think they would make a nice couple
Very cute I might add. Hope you have a wonderful day my dear. It is very cold here. Can you send some warmth to me. I love the sun and heat as you know
@ Cara -- whoah!!! what a week it must have been for you!!! So many students slip through the crack... as do health patients!!! No one wants to take responsiblity for another person. They are all afraid that they will be held accountable. Don't worry, the week is now half over and it can only get better as the days go by.
@ Mark -- xox sorry, missed you. I'm not staying on long as I have an early, early meeting and a late, late night tomorrow. Won't be on at all tomorrow. xox
@ Sophs -- two ships passing in the night..... that you and me!!!
@ Klara -- can you send some heat and sun up here???? I'm already missing the sun and fall has just arrived!! It's going to be a loooonnnnnngggg winter!!!!
@ Denise -- I didn't know you are on nights permanently. Thought you were on rotation. That sucks. Will you get onto rotation??
@ Steven -- hope ur better tonight. xox
Good night y'all and I promise to try and stay out of Cags thread..... so as to not cause trouble anymore.... at least for this nightHI Beth!! Good to hear from you.. oh no 14 hours later can you beat it..
Cara I hope things get better for you... hang on there things have to get better than they are now.. Cheers
Mark is writing his heart away
Klara... send me some of your music talent My kids make fun of me Mentor me too please
Steven get better soon
Denise how are you.. your 5 K how did it go?Hello Sophie, Just dropping by to say Hi because I am busy today, People on vacation. I will catch up with everyone tonight when I arrive back home.
hugs and kisses 2 U
Have a great rest of the day
You are a busy young lady my Beth:)
Me too, I hope to talk to you later tonight when I get home from work. It is chilly willy here in NJ. Linda is down the beach and had to send me Pics of the Ocean to make me jeolous
Have a great rest of the day:)
I like red and white. Yes I do.
YEP ME TOO
I wonder what you are talking about
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
I can't believe Beth is still wearing her Canadian bikini! Here's the sun, girl! It's going out to you and Mark, but I doubt it's going to do much for you unless you do some serious covering up!!!
Bad kitty!
Thanks Klara!!! I'm think I'm catching a cold!!! (yea, better go and get some clothes on....)
Talk to you later.... still working like crazy!!!Leave the Bikini on please
Happy Friday Everyone!!!! Even though I have about 30 hours worth of work to do at home this weekend, I am home!!!! No fighting, crabby, sassy, just want to disrespect don't want to learn students. Sorry, had to vent. Did I mention that I have the BEST class in the whole wide world this year?
Ok, time to get the kiddies to best so Mommy can have some Mommy time!Hi Cara-how are you? I am BEAT Took J back to Greenville today for a session and then went to see The Help with Patsy. It was good. m XXOO
Hi Everyone-T I R E D My body is already reacting from this continuous midnight shift and I am NOT liking this. BUT- I am grateful I have a job, yes sirree...
@Beth-no chance for rotation. I think I will have to go back to school to finish my last decade of work doing something besides floor nursing and off shifts!
@Sofs-5K went well and I am trying to write a hub about it but there is so much to keep up with between living in 2 different places and monitoring my nephews homework and medical appt's. Never any time left over to write.
XXXOOO to you all...You need to rest Denise. I don't want you to get sick from too much work and long hours. I worry about you. hope you have a great weekend dear
i have to go to my realtor's 50 Birthday party at 7pm where I used to live. It seems like I am forever heading back to my old home area, whether it be for work or something else like parties. I will as you know be the only one NOT drinking. I can watch and see those that are drinking and remember how I used to act it should be interesting.
Much love to you Denise and rest up kDenise it is so nice to hear from you. Yep, I just turned in my resume and app to the brand new Holiday Inn 2 miles from my house. I have always wanted to work in a Hotel since I was young and now maybe I have a chance. Of course much less money but to be around HAPPY people on vacation and walking up right LOL. I need a job change before I am too old to change. 2 mile drive seems fair to me
and a lot less pay, but you can't have everything right?
Oh wow that is great... I am so gald to hear it .....I hope you will did get some rest this weekend.. take care Denise.. relax already
Have a lovely weekend
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
Hi everyone.. hope you are having a fun weekend..
>Hello to you Sophie and hope you have a great rest of the weekend too. little windy here at the beach. I thing fall is here already. I don't like fall or winter as you know
Oh no...your summers are very short aren't they ? Try and enjoy as much of the outdoors as possible..
Have a lovely weekend too.. mine is almost done Yes I know you are getting ready for night . sleepy b
yes our Summers are too short. Our Spring is no longer it goes from snow in our 6 months of winter and then no spring and goes to 100 degrees skipping spring altogether. Our seasons are really messed up.
- klarawieckposted 13 years ago0
Sofs and Mark - Our summers last forever. We might get a month of mild winter and a couple of days in the 40's, mainly at night but 50's in the daytime. I'm buying a Fall door decor or something to celebrate Autumn but it's kind of stupid. Our Fall is very green and warm.
But it doens't rain as much as in Summer and it's not as humid so we get a very clear, cloudless, blue sky. You can still go to the beach in October and sometimes even in November. The water is not as warm as it is now, but then again, the Europeans seem to love our beaches in January and February. Figures! Just a quick Hello this Sunday eve before I get ready for work. Hope everyone is recharged for their week.
Miss you.@ Denise -- so wonderful to see you!!!
Too bad about rotations! But, I hear you loud and clear.... I'm going to gather the courage up and approach my IT VP. Time for a change -- and back into my original line of work!!! I miss high tech and this shift stuff is for the birds (sorry, no disrespect... it's tiring me out and I'm just feeling old and cranky!!) have a good week this week, and hope you can get lots of rest during the day.
@ Mark -- first, xox!! I've been so exhausted this weekend, this is the first time on for me. I had wanted to write a hub but can't see the screen before my eyes!! And, I'm having trouble typing with my fingers -- all the keys seem to be in the wrong places!!!
@ Linda -- hello!!!! So wonderful to see you here!!! Funny, how we all end up in this thread!!! How was your weekend? Did you get to sunbath along the beach? No sunbathing here -- it's getting colder here by the minute! Finally caved in, and turned the heat on yesterday!!! Winter is only a short breath away!
@ Sophs -- I guess you're it again for the week! Hope you're having a lovely weekend!!
@ Klara -- please!!! Send the heat and sun up this way!!! I'm starting to grow fur to keep myself warm .... wait.... that didn't come out the right way!!! The fall coat is out... the heavy socks are out... the light mittens are out too!! Oh, how I wish I lived in Texas again!!!
@ Steven -- bring me back to Texas!!! I need some sunshine!! I'm shivering in my boots!! (but, I should put on some clothes, right?)
Okay, enough of my whining of it being cold here!!! I probably could have written a rant hub on the weather up here!!
How are y'all doing? How was your weekends?
@ mark -- good luck with your application!! I hope you get the posting you're applying for! Money is not everything -- your happiness and safety are the most important things (and family, and love....) Keep us posted!!!Hi Beth! You're growing fur. I'm growing a mustache. It's all good, baby! All good!
There is one solution to your problem... MOVE BACK DOWN SOUTH, SILLY HEAD!!!
Why would anyone want to live up North?! Sorry... I'm from the Caribbean. I just don't get it.
MI CASA ES TU CASA --- Anytime!- Sure, I can always use the company down here; especially from a lovely girl such as yourself. As far as putting on more clothes, I'm going to have to say no comment, as you really don't want to know what I'd really say about that. j/k xoxoxo
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