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Post by gymma60 on Dec 23, 2016 14:36:39 GMT
OK ladies...I'm the worst housekeeper of us all....I hate it and only do "what I must"!! Kitchen/dishes are done, bathroom is clean, laundry is done but often in laundry basket, not folded, I vacuum when the "dust kitties" are big enough to carry me away....I just don't find that on the top of my to do list!!! You all put me to shame!!
Christine...portion control and water will be the key for me this time of year!! When do you go back to the doctor for a post op check?? Did he give you any idea when you could start the bike again?? I know when I did my knee rehab years ago, I was on the bike after my staples came out at about 2 weeks but it was only for 5-10 minutes at a time...
I too itemize clothing donations....I do it once a year and it does help at tax time!! Definitely better than yard sale!!
Lisa...hope attempt #2 for the brochure worked out well!! Yes, I love soup this time of year!!
Gabrielle...there is a house around here that has the music & technology all synced too!! It's fun and a big favorite for the area...sometimes the line is really long to drive through the neighbor and actually see it!! I've been cutting Jason's hair for 15+ years probably...his mom used to do it but then it got too hard for her...he went to the barber for a while but then said "you can buzz my hair...why pay someone"!! He's right so I took over the task!!
Honestly Gabrielle...not sure my DM "hears" the words that all out of her mouth...if someone spoke to her like that, she would be the 1st to condemn them for being hateful, negative and judgmental...but when it falls out of her mouth, she doesn't give it a thought....I will never figure her out, just need to put it in perspective and not let it hurt me...but will say, sometimes when your DM talks to your like that, it still hurts...she's my mother after all...
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Post by gymma60 on Dec 23, 2016 14:55:44 GMT
WOW Jenny...crazy drama at your party/banquet after you left! Hope that one guy will not ruin it for the rest of the employees! Does sound like his GF recognizes he had an alcohol issue that needs to be addressed...that might be a point that your boss can address in order for him to stay employed....after all, he is a driver, right???
Shelly...I reminded DM that I use pictures from Thanksgiving for her annual calendar so I'm already in a time crunch for delivery but it doesn't matter...it's the "world according to Judy..."her way" or the "wrong way"!!! She will never change! WTG on the great loss!! Glad you've got some early holiday closing hours and all of Christmas day...enjoy!
Carole...glad you and Tracy kept your plans for nails after work...since the open house got rescheduled, you shouldn't have to change your plans to make that work! I know Ken understands! Your huge salad sounded yummy....no problem you forgot to tell them no cheese...added protein, right?? Yea...guess I should be glad DM said something positive about the girls' cards...she's often negative toward them too so I should take what I can get!! Nice that Ken's new boss gave them a bonus....hope the bonus from the original owner comes through soon...extra $$ this time of year is always a plus!!
WTG Carole getting the entry way ready for the winter season...I'm sure the bench makes it a lot easier to get boots off and a place to hang coats is definitely a plus!! Hope you can manage to head through Hanover on your way home!! I will definitely meet up with you if you are close...keep me posted on your plans...I'll be off and will be driving by then so I can drive a ways to meet you if needed!! Hope to meet Ken & Tracy!!
OMG Carole...Jason won't pitch the "junk" either...he just sets it there for me to "make a decision"! So frustrating!!
Lisa...wow, you get a nice long holiday break...I just have to be grateful for a 4 day weekend this weekend and a 3 day weekend next week....that works for me! I usually post from the computer, but I do have a keyboard for my iPad that makes it easier but then I have to use my phone as my "2nd window"....it's just easier when I open 2 windows at the computer...now it's even better since I got my new monitor too...the monitor is wider so the windows are even bigger and easier to read!
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Post by kewlwoman77 on Dec 23, 2016 15:09:21 GMT
Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Well after I started wrapping I find I need to get gift cards for fil, 2 doggie gifts, more stocking stuffers for fil and my boys plus grocery shopping and start chili today so not a quiet day at all like I planned!
DS got a police dispatcher job at local community college. Not dream job with a MS in criminal justice but good pay and benefits. Better than working for security firm.
Had nice visit with dad yesterday.
Gotta go, DH and I are having breakfast before I shop and he goes to work.
Waving!!!
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Post by gymma60 on Dec 23, 2016 15:17:41 GMT
Gabrielle...my shopping has been done for weeks...I'm usually done by Thanksgiving but now I scramble to do the food shopping/prep, baking, brittling, wrapping, etc..... Oh, just so you know...the cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory is AWESOME!! I've been there only once with our old friend Chele from Maine...when was down here in my neck of the woods, we met in DC for the day...that was where we ate! She also introduced me to other things like sushi and babaganous (?) on one of her other road trips!! Love her!! Such fun memories with her!!
YAY for the white Christmas...it will be mid to upper 40's here with bright sunshine here on Christmas day!!
Oh...speaking of surgery day...I woke up to an email from the hospital patient portal...I had a new message...it was the appointment for my surgery...it is scheduled for 2/15 at 8:15am. Not sure if that will actually be the time, or if everyone is just schedule for that time until the final schedule is done?? I did tell them I wanted to be the 1st of the day and last time I was done at 8:15am so maybe, just maybe....can't wait!!! I also got a call from y PCP yesterday to schedule my "release for surgery" appointment....it's becoming real!!
Shelly...oh well, one order of tater tots won't ruin the big picture! Grilled chicken is a good choice though!! Surprisingly, the stores were NOT too hectic at 4:30pm as I expected...will be anxious to see how busy BJ's will be today and the AT&T store are tomorrow!!
AT&T is the last stop of my Christmas shopping...I'm actually upgrading my phone and switching Jason's number to my iPhone 5s....he has mentioned several times that he wants a phone to take pictures and to be able to have pix of the boys, etc...figured my 2 1/2 year old phone would be perfect for him...nothing wrong with it but makes more sense to upgrade mine and make the switch! Will do it tomorrow, download the ND Fight Song which has always been his ring tone and then I will have Hannah call to FaceTime with her dad...I think he will be surprised!
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Post by gymma60 on Dec 23, 2016 15:18:56 GMT
Still need to catch up on today's posts but want to get to the store and get home to finish up the prep! Tonight WILL be tree decorating!!
Back in a few hours between batches of party mix, brittle and the last kind of cookies....
Waves to all....see you soon!
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Post by sschroeder509 on Dec 24, 2016 3:09:42 GMT
Evening all....I thought I would be able to find a little time today to check in but never did. Got my workout in today during a lunch break. We are going to see how it works out doing my training sessions during a lunch break three times a week. I think I will like that because it gets me out of the store for a little bit. I usually don't leave the store for a lunch break so this has been kind of nice the last couple of days. Carole thanks for starting us off. Sounds like you had a busy time shopping. Hope you got everything done you needed to. Glad DD is finishing up your grocery shopping. Oh so fun to have DGD's over tonight. Enjoy... Oh I did get my little tree decorated and it turned out not to bad. Put some poinsettia in it to try and hide some of the holes I felt like it had. Saw someone had done it with a tree that looked a lot like mine and theirs looked really really good so just trying to spruce it up a bit. Will post a pic on FB to see what you all think. Christine glad you had DD there to help you get your shopping done. I need to either wrap presents or go get some gift bags tomorrow and then I will be done. Yes got the tree decorated right after I got home from work this evening. DGS Abel presents came in all but one but I will save it for his birthday in January. We close at 6 pm Christmas Eve and Closed Christmas day. I have to clean still to be ready for DS Michael and DDIL Vicky and the kids to come over Sunday. They said they are going to try to be over early enough to go to Christmas Morning Services. That made me happy. Hope they are able to make it. Oh we had a subway in our store until a couple of years ago. I remember how busy it could be. Everyone is so busy shopping they want something quick and easy for supper. Oh yes the trays, They can be so overwhelming around the holidays. I hope New Years orders aren't to bad for them. Hope you are able to get some good seats for the Christmas Eve Mass. I am still amazed that school was still in session today. The schools around here have been out since last Friday and do not go back until the 2nd and 3rd. When the schools have holiday breaks fall break and spring break all of the staff is OFF. Didn't realize schools required staff to still show up for work when school is out for breaks. Oh my glad DM was not injured. Wow to her thinking she could just ram into him because he was just sitting there. What was she thinking  |
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Post by sschroeder509 on Dec 24, 2016 3:48:59 GMT
Sue sorry your order is "lost" hope it shows up soon. So glad they are replacing what doesn't show up. I am upset one of the main presents I got for the DGD's is a mermaid blanket and I ordered it Nov 29th but will not be here until next week. So upset. Oh Sue I have to disagree with you. I think I win the prize for being the worst house keeper of us all. My dishes do not get done everyday. mail piles up, refrigerator needs cleaned out, sweeper needs ran, dusting needs to be done, I could go on and on. So I have a lot to still get done before Christmas arrives. I will be busy tomorrow evening getting things done. Sorry DM is so judgmental toward your gift giving and trying to get as many holiday pics in as you can before you order your calendars.
Lisa need to go and bye my puppies a Christmas chew toy and maybe a bone. They will love that. Congrats to DS for getting the job. Nice you and Dh was able to have breakfast together. Don't even know what that is like hardly.
Oh Sue I do hope you get the first surgery of the day. Good luck. i have been thinking I need to go ahead and get me a new phone because my replacement phone seems to be acting slow and not sure it is gaining to last.
OK need to get to bed. Gonna be a long day tomorrow
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