Jo's Kitchen (and yes, the coffee IS on...)

[lipstixgal]

yay for pancakes yum didn't have that though I was good and had whole grain cereal from Trader Joe's and it was yummy with almond milk unsweetened which was surprisingly good too!! Yes I must clean up the kitchen floor its a mess and the bathroom too but just not feeling it today, its a lazy day for me... I think not working does it..anyway I hope you all have a good day JO good luck on the projects and Zimmy good luck in Spanish class!! I need a Spanish class too..

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am going to enjoy my Spanish class.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[katsarecool]

Need coffee fast! LOL I had to get my hair cut despite wanting to donate my hair at the BFP reunion in October. I just got too unmanagable at that length. It was very long, very curly and it was so painful combing it out after shampoo. It is now eight inches shorter; lying in soft curls about my shoulders and so much easier to care for. And I have bangs for the first time in many years.

Oh Hazelnut creamer in my coffee is perfect. I have to find the thread about the hair donation and break the bad news. :(

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Sounds like we could all use a big cup of coffee this morning! I've been scrambling around a bit with all the new projects I'm taking on, and I have tons of calls today and tomorrow...but I think it's all going to be manageable.

Hope Spanish is going well Zimmy. My son is taking it this year for the first time and is enjoying it. I think it's great to be bilingual...and wish I took Spanish instead of French in school. It would have been much more useful!

sylvie...kudos on the cabinet project! I know that's a ton of work, but doesn't it feel so good to get it done? I always love the feeling of things being neat, clean and orderly. Just makes me feel like my life is in better order. :)

Stay warm everyone (which sounds silly since it's in the 70s here) :giggle: and have a great day!

:lips: baby...don't work too hard...

[sharonsuburbia]

a cuppa jo is the perfect thing on a morning like this :) hazelnot creamer for minne.

I will c:chocolate:heck out chat for anyone who wants to!!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Spanish is a lot of fun! Have you looked into Risetta Stone? We are going to kearn about diabetes in my nutrition class. As soon i learn anything, i will gladly pass it on.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

lGood morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Sounds like we could all use a big cup of coffee this morning! I've been scrambling around a bit with all the new projects I'm taking on, and I have tons of calls today and tomorrow...but I think it's all going to be manageable.

Hope Spanish is going well Zimmy. My son is taking it this year for the first time and is enjoying it. I think it's great to be bilingual...and wish I took Spanish instead of French in school. It would have been much more useful!

sylvie...kudos on the cabinet project! I know that's a ton of work, but doesn't it feel so good to get it done? I always love the feeling of things being neat, clean and orderly. Just makes me feel like my life is in better order. :)

Stay warm everyone (which sounds silly since it's in the 70s here) :giggle: and have a great day!

:lips: baby...don't work too hard...

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon everyone!! I hope your day is going good..I had my blood drawn and it was ok just one tube so that was good. NOt too long with the tourniquet and not too long with the needle!! I have to get to the fabric store for some much needed fabric and notions to sew some tomorrow outside of that we have SNOW coming again,, I need to get out of the snow belt its too much for me and too time consuming!!

[sylvie]

wow, i almost said good morning!
it's been a LONG day..

it's actually good EVENING lol.. ♥
i just got home from work a bit ago, worked 5:30am to 7:30pm, ack, what a long dayyy.. i was able to leave early tonight though (7pm) so came home, showered, got in some cozy jammies and now i'm relaxingg!

now the countdown is on to how long before my nose touches the keyboard *grinz*

hope ya's all had a wonderful kinda day today!

Gail - you just reminded me i should go give blood soon, *marks that on my list of things to do* - what kinds of things do you sew?

Zimmy - so glad you are liking spanish class!

Jo, LOL @ spanish being much more useful than french, here it's the complete opposite. i wish spanish was more useful though, cuz i loved learning the bit that i did, it would prompt me to wanna learn more hehe..and i soo hear you, when things get cleaned and organized, i'm a VERY happy girl, LOL!

Kat, i had my hair cut a few months ago and donated mine, it was SOO long, i admit i miss my long hair so much, but its growing back quite fast, thank goodness.. my hair was so unmanageable at that point too, when i got my hair cut, i got it layered for the first time in my life.. think i'll continue keeping it layered now as it gets longer, cuz i loove my long hair, and will be much more manageable that way hehe. but YAY on the haircut, must feel soo good eh?

Sharon, hi! *waves*

[sylvie]

what a fookin' chatty gal i am , eh?
:| look at the length of that post, sheesh! *rolls eyes* lol

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Sylvie,

I love getting my hair layered and I just had reddish-brown highlights added to cover the blonde. I have to start on the numbers and alphabet tonight. I'm going to practice in the mirror, so I'm going to look funny, lol. My American History professor has a monotone voice and I almost fell asleep in class.

Have a good night,

Zimmy


wow, i almost said good morning!
it's been a LONG day..

it's actually good EVENING lol.. ♥
i just got home from work a bit ago, worked 5:30am to 7:30pm, ack, what a long dayyy.. i was able to leave early tonight though (7pm) so came home, showered, got in some cozy jammies and now i'm relaxingg!

now the countdown is on to how long before my nose touches the keyboard *grinz*

hope ya's all had a wonderful kinda day today!

Gail - you just reminded me i should go give blood soon, *marks that on my list of things to do* - what kinds of things do you sew?

Zimmy - so glad you are liking spanish class!

Jo, LOL @ spanish being much more useful than french, here it's the complete opposite. i wish spanish was more useful though, cuz i loved learning the bit that i did, it would prompt me to wanna learn more hehe..and i soo hear you, when things get cleaned and organized, i'm a VERY happy girl, LOL!

Kat, i had my hair cut a few months ago and donated mine, it was SOO long, i admit i miss my long hair so much, but its growing back quite fast, thank goodness.. my hair was so unmanageable at that point too, when i got my hair cut, i got it layered for the first time in my life.. think i'll continue keeping it layered now as it gets longer, cuz i loove my long hair, and will be much more manageable that way hehe. but YAY on the haircut, must feel soo good eh?

Sharon, hi! *waves*

[sylvie]

oh Zimmy, glad you didn't fall asleep! hehe, and ohh fun on the alphabet, i remember doing that , i struggled with pronounciations at first because my french was coming out rather than spanish lol!! a lot of words resemble each other..

i had highlights once to my hair, ive never dyed my hair otherwise, but always wanted to.. i guess i just never get around to it, i should.. i'd love to add more color, heh... but the layers i LOVE, i'll definitely keep getting it layered now, makes it sooo much lighter, eh?

have fun practicing in the mirror Zimmy!! hehehe

[JustJo]

Evening all...and nice to see you again Kats :)..and welcome Sharon!

Busy day at work...and I'm pooped.

I dye my hair...no highlights or anything, just brown. I stopped about 6 months ago and thought I'd go with the salt & pepper look, but honestly it made me feel old and unattractive and a little bit depressed...so I'm back to coloring it, at least for now.

No layers for me...just an inverted bob, which gives me the illusion of hair since mine is very thin and fine. I used to have very long, straight hair....fine but lots of it...until I had my son. Half of it fell out, and never came back. I'm just hoping I don't eventually end up bald. :giggle:

[lipstixgal]

wow, i almost said good morning!
it's been a LONG day..

it's actually good EVENING lol.. ♥
i just got home from work a bit ago, worked 5:30am to 7:30pm, ack, what a long dayyy.. i was able to leave early tonight though (7pm) so came home, showered, got in some cozy jammies and now i'm relaxingg!

now the countdown is on to how long before my nose touches the keyboard *grinz*

hope ya's all had a wonderful kinda day today!

Gail - you just reminded me i should go give blood soon, *marks that on my list of things to do* - what kinds of things do you sew?

Zimmy - so glad you are liking spanish class!

Jo, LOL @ spanish being much more useful than french, here it's the complete opposite. i wish spanish was more useful though, cuz i loved learning the bit that i did, it would prompt me to wanna learn more hehe..and i soo hear you, when things get cleaned and organized, i'm a VERY happy girl, LOL!

Kat, i had my hair cut a few months ago and donated mine, it was SOO long, i admit i miss my long hair so much, but its growing back quite fast, thank goodness.. my hair was so unmanageable at that point too, when i got my hair cut, i got it layered for the first time in my life.. think i'll continue keeping it layered now as it gets longer, cuz i loove my long hair, and will be much more manageable that way hehe. but YAY on the haircut, must feel soo good eh?

Sharon, hi! *waves*

Hi everyone and good evening all. Yes I sew everything pants, tops, jackets and crochet too and learning to knit as well...I love it it is so relaxing..I hope everyone had a great day as far as my hair it is thick and sort of like a short bob up to my ears but need to get it cut to keep the length at bay!! have a nice night everyone..

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Just putting on the coffe, and leaving everyone a healthy breakfast of yogurt and fruit...

http://richgirlsandrollerskates.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/fruit-and-yogurt.jpg

I'm off to another busy day....and then a 3 day weekend. Woot! :cheesy:

Hope you have a great day! :gimmehug:

[sylvie]

good mornn....err...afternoon! (depending where everyone is i s'pose LOL)

i hafta go back to work soon, BOOO...
and this break between shifts, my phone hasn't stopped ringing lolol!!
and then, realized i had some virus on my pc, so had to do a virus scan for a bit and managed to remove it, thank goodnesss...

hope you all have an awesome kinda day today!
♥

[Zimmeh]

Have a good might everyone!!

Enjoy your night!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning all :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and this just looked yummy today...

http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/sl/07/09/waffles-benedict-sl-1654601-l.jpg

I'm off work today but getting everything ready for us to take off for the weekend. Housesitter is coming later on to meet the critters and get the key, and I'm packing, washing sheets to make a clean bed for her, and then off to get oil change and a car wash.

Just reserved our spaces in a ghost tour/paranormal investigation experience for Saturday night in St. Augustine (can't wait)....so that will be a super fun evening...we get to meet Zimmy in real life, and then go find some ghosts! :cheesy:

On a more serious note, does anyone have a way to reach our Jake outside of the site? He hasn't been on in awhile and I'm wondering if he's okay...

Have a great day everyone! :gimmehug:

[lipstixgal]

Good morning all :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and this just looked yummy today...

http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/sl/07/09/waffles-benedict-sl-1654601-l.jpg

I'm off work today but getting everything ready for us to take off for the weekend. Housesitter is coming later on to meet the critters and get the key, and I'm packing, washing sheets to make a clean bed for her, and then off to get oil change and a car wash.

Just reserved our spaces in a ghost tour/paranormal investigation experience for Saturday night in St. Augustine (can't wait)....so that will be a super fun evening...we get to meet Zimmy in real life, and then go find some ghosts! :cheesy:

On a more serious note, does anyone have a way to reach our Jake outside of the site? He hasn't been on in awhile and I'm wondering if he's okay...

Have a great day everyone! :gimmehug:

Good Morning to you all!! It snowed again but this time I got someone to shovel for me so that was good and 60 dollars worth later but all is cleared even the driveway. JO I am sure Jake is alright I could email hym if you like..I think I still have his email address..would like to sew some today but no notions to make pants need zippers and stuff and elastic for the waistband. OH well:( Jo you r trip sound so nice and a house sitter too for the cats and dogs that is good, no kenneling huh?? Maybe its better that way they have their own stuff there and all. I have a dog sitter she is great to take care of the dogs if need be. I used her for the sleep study one night she charges 50 dollars per night!! and all day too the next day if you need her to sit with them..Anyway, that is all for now everyone have a great day!!

[Zimmeh]

Woohoo Jo Jo!!! I am excited about meeting you two! That looks very yummy! I had to take Elijah to daycare this morning, Lisa had to take Caleb to the hospital lastnight. I'm headed to have lunch with my mom and then head home to finish reading the four chapters for nutrition and history classes.

I'm bringing you a tube of hand cream that I promised you!!!!

Have fun today!

Zimmy

Good morning all :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and this just looked yummy today...

http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/sl/07/09/waffles-benedict-sl-1654601-l.jpg

I'm off work today but getting everything ready for us to take off for the weekend. Housesitter is coming later on to meet the critters and get the key, and I'm packing, washing sheets to make a clean bed for her, and then off to get oil change and a car wash.

Just reserved our spaces in a ghost tour/paranormal investigation experience for Saturday night in St. Augustine (can't wait)....so that will be a super fun evening...we get to meet Zimmy in real life, and then go find some ghosts! :cheesy:

On a more serious note, does anyone have a way to reach our Jake outside of the site? He hasn't been on in awhile and I'm wondering if he's okay...

Have a great day everyone! :gimmehug:

[lipstixgal]

So I looked up St. Augustine its near Jacksonville quite a ways up there but looks great. Nice beaches and all..have fun JO and family on your vacation..

[Zimmeh]

I haven't been to St. Augustine in a very long time and I'm looking forward to it. I live 62 miles from Jacksonville.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

So I looked up St. Augustine its near Jacksonville quite a ways up there but looks great. Nice beaches and all..have fun JO and family on your vacation..

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am leaving the coffee on and breakfast is a la cart!

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone! :)

We got to meet Zimmy! :cheer: :clap: :cheer: :clap:

The trip to St. Augustine has been interesting....the town is so cool...I'd love to be able to explore it more leisurely. I particularly like the old fort....love historical sites and learning new things. We also did the Pirate Museum and Ripleys....went for a paranormal hunt last night but it was not what we had hoped. It was very cold (low of 31), and no one came prepared for that...add in too much earlier tension, a guide that spoke so softly I couldn't hear, drunks in the group who wanted to be loud and stupid.....yea....waste of money and time. Oh well.

Once again, I'm up hours before the others....bored out of my mind.

Today we'll head out to the lighthouse and then (the real purpose of this whole trip) to my aunt's birthday party and seeing 60 or 70 members of my father's family...most of whom I haven't seen in more than a dozen years.

Hope you all have a great day! I'm about to get dressed, abandon the sleepers and walk over to Denny's for breakfast and a cup of coffee. :)

[sylvie]

Awhhh yaaaaaaay on ya's meeting!!! how awesome!! :awww:

Good Morning everyone -
Just got home from work, and i go back in 2 1/2 hours until this evening..
my life screams excitement, doesn't it? *grinz*

But, tomorrow & Tuesday i am OFF.. YAAAY!

Jo sounds like you are having an awesome time, woohooo!
have a great time at the party today =)

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

I had a blast meeting you, Scoote and the boys. I cannot believe I snorted when I was laughing at you all, hehe....When are you going to Orlando again? I cannot wait to hang out with you all again...Maybe go to Animal Kingdom or Epcot? I would love to do Mission Space again at Epcot. One day, you should check out the Ponce de Leon lighthouse in Ponce Inlet, FL. It is located near Daytona Beach Shores!

Have fun today and have a safe trip home!!!

Zimmy

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone! :)

We got to meet Zimmy! :cheer: :clap: :cheer: :clap:

The trip to St. Augustine has been interesting....the town is so cool...I'd love to be able to explore it more leisurely. I particularly like the old fort....love historical sites and learning new things. We also did the Pirate Museum and Ripleys....went for a paranormal hunt last night but it was not what we had hoped. It was very cold (low of 31), and no one came prepared for that...add in too much earlier tension, a guide that spoke so softly I couldn't hear, drunks in the group who wanted to be loud and stupid.....yea....waste of money and time. Oh well.

Once again, I'm up hours before the others....bored out of my mind.

Today we'll head out to the lighthouse and then (the real purpose of this whole trip) to my aunt's birthday party and seeing 60 or 70 members of my father's family...most of whom I haven't seen in more than a dozen years.

Hope you all have a great day! I'm about to get dressed, abandon the sleepers and walk over to Denny's for breakfast and a cup of coffee. :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Sylvie,

What are your plans for the next two days? I am at my mom's house, doing homework and then I am headed home to do laundry and get everything ready for class tomorrow. I am going to need a coffee IV for my history class.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

Awhhh yaaaaaaay on ya's meeting!!! how awesome!! :awww:

Good Morning everyone -
Just got home from work, and i go back in 2 1/2 hours until this evening..
my life screams excitement, doesn't it? *grinz*

But, tomorrow & Tuesday i am OFF.. YAAAY!

Jo sounds like you are having an awesome time, woohooo!
have a great time at the party today =)

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning all I'm glad that Zimmy and JO and Scoote met Yay for you guys...its cold this morning brrr it needs to warm up soon. And we are expecting snow again a significant storm maybe is coming again UGH on the snow...nothing to do much in this weather because it is so cold...going to cook something I think for dinner tonight and get the house warm..have a great day and safe trip home JO

[sylvie]

Good Morning Sylvie,

What are your plans for the next two days? I am at my mom's house, doing homework and then I am headed home to do laundry and get everything ready for class tomorrow. I am going to need a coffee IV for my history class.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

hey Zimmy!! ((huggz))
i'm not sure on my plans for the next 2 days. i definitely need one of the days for housework catchup! i'll be doing the gym as well, gotta run to the grocery store tomorrow and pick up a few things on sale, strawberries especially, yum!
going to fit in a visit with my Nanny G at the hospital too, i adore her.. Otherwise, relaaaaaaaaaaax hehe..

my life is so terribly exciting isn't it? may do a lil work on my website as well.. LOL @ a coffee IV, history must be an exciting class, eh!! have a great day today Zimmy, i'm leaving back for work in about 30 minutes, so ill be back around this evening!!

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Putting the coffee pot on, and dusting out the kitchen before I start making the french toast...

http://dishingup.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/f2.jpg

It's been a crazy few days for sure.

We had the fun of meeting Zimmy...adventured around St. Augustine (kind of a mixed bag but lots there to see)...went to see part of my family that I haven't seen in years and years...and came home to find that two of our kittys were missing. I managed to find one, but the other (my son's cat) is still gone.

Scoote and the Prince posted flyers I made everywhere, and we've got neighbors on the lookout, Animal Control has him on the "lost" list, and we'll be keeping an eye on the animal shelters....but so far no luck at all.

Work is being interesting too...turns out that the colleague I'm taking over for hasn't been nearly as productive as I assumed he was (and yes, I still like him....but I'm irritated). I now inherit his projects....with not nearly enough done and close deadlines. Ouch.

Today I literally have conference calls from 11 to 12, and then solid from 1 to 6. Insanity. :seeingstars:

Hope you all have a great day....and I'll be on later if my brain is still working!

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

Hope you find your baby! Rooster is going to be upset if the baby doesnt come back. I had a blast meeting you and Scoote, and I am looking forward to having dinner again! Maybe, we all can go shell hunting on Flagler Beach?

Good luck on your conference calls, I am trying to read two chapters of my history textbook before class today...:eatinghersheybar::wine:

Hugs to you and the family,

Zimmy

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Putting the coffee pot on, and dusting out the kitchen before I start making the french toast...

http://dishingup.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/f2.jpg

It's been a crazy few days for sure.

We had the fun of meeting Zimmy...adventured around St. Augustine (kind of a mixed bag but lots there to see)...went to see part of my family that I haven't seen in years and years...and came home to find that two of our kittys were missing. I managed to find one, but the other (my son's cat) is still gone.

Scoote and the Prince posted flyers I made everywhere, and we've got neighbors on the lookout, Animal Control has him on the "lost" list, and we'll be keeping an eye on the animal shelters....but so far no luck at all.

Work is being interesting too...turns out that the colleague I'm taking over for hasn't been nearly as productive as I assumed he was (and yes, I still like him....but I'm irritated). I now inherit his projects....with not nearly enough done and close deadlines. Ouch.

Today I literally have conference calls from 11 to 12, and then solid from 1 to 6. Insanity. :seeingstars:

Hope you all have a great day....and I'll be on later if my brain is still working!

[lipstixgal]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Putting the coffee pot on, and dusting out the kitchen before I start making the french toast...

http://dishingup.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/f2.jpg

It's been a crazy few days for sure.

We had the fun of meeting Zimmy...adventured around St. Augustine (kind of a mixed bag but lots there to see)...went to see part of my family that I haven't seen in years and years...and came home to find that two of our kittys were missing. I managed to find one, but the other (my son's cat) is still gone.

Scoote and the Prince posted flyers I made everywhere, and we've got neighbors on the lookout, Animal Control has him on the "lost" list, and we'll be keeping an eye on the animal shelters....but so far no luck at all.

Work is being interesting too...turns out that the colleague I'm taking over for hasn't been nearly as productive as I assumed he was (and yes, I still like him....but I'm irritated). I now inherit his projects....with not nearly enough done and close deadlines. Ouch.

Today I literally have conference calls from 11 to 12, and then solid from 1 to 6. Insanity. :seeingstars:

Hope you all have a great day....and I'll be on later if my brain is still working!

Oh that is too bad on the lost cat, why do they keep running away?? That is the question for sure and good luck JO on the conference calls this afternoon..It snowed again here UGH on the snow and it is suppose to snow again this evening into tonight. I called the shovel guy but he hasn't called back yet so i DON'T KNOW what to think as of yet but need some help..have a great day everyone!!

[sylvie]

good morning... (errr, afternoon here) heh..

awwh Jo i hope ya's find the kitty soon.. our cat Gibson is so scared of the outside he wont even go near the door, i'm thankful for that actually.. i remember having a kitty when i was younger, and he'd take off for a week at a time when he was in heat, we lived in the country and the cat was an outside lover, always travelled lol.. but one time he didn't come home at all, *sniffle* i was so heartbroken over that, heck i still am.. *fingers crossed you find the kitty very soon*

i'm on split shift today..
go back at 4pm, and it's snowing like mad out there today, accumulating pretty fast so not sure how much we'll get.. we're expecting another snowstorm in a couple days again, too apparently.. that makes me oh so happy !
:| *not*

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!! xo!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful week! Today is Friday!!! Let's party for the whole weekend....

I am thinking it's a Cheerios kind of morning, with fresh fruit, whole grain, whole wheat toast, orange juice, coffee, tea and soda for Scoote!

Have fun today, I'm off to finish homework that I didn't get finished and study for my nutrition exam which is this coming week...

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: I agree with Zimmy....it's a coffee and Cheerios kind of morning...

http://c1.eatdrinkbetter.com/files/2009/05/cheerios1.jpg

It's another busy day for work....and I can't wait for the weekend to come. I love my job, but I'm ready for a couple days off!

Happy Friday everyone! Hope the studying goes well Zimmy....and that the northern friends stay warm! :gimmehug:

:lips: baby....don't let them drive you crazy today!

[sylvie]

good morning Zimmy & Jo!! (and anyone else who wanders in) =)

home between shifts - & i had cheerios this morning at work, with some skim milk, chopped some banana in it.. and had a mandarin as well, i swear i could live on those things lol..

it's lunch time here, not sure what i want yet tho, *ponders*
just kind of sitting here enjoying the quiet right now..
have a wonderful day everyone!

Jo any luck finding your kitty yet?
Zimmy good luck studying!

[foxyshaman]

:
The trip to St. Augustine has been interesting....the town is so cool...I'd love to be able to explore it more leisurely. I particularly like the old fort....love historical sites and learning new things. We also did the Pirate Museum and Ripleys....went for a paranormal hunt last night but it was not what we had hoped. It was very cold (low of 31), and no one came prepared for that...add in too much earlier tension, a guide that spoke so softly I couldn't hear, drunks in the group who wanted to be loud and stupid.....yea....waste of money and time. Oh well.




Sorry to hear the ghostie tour was a dud. I was hoping for a good scare story!! better luck next time ??!! Drunks and ghosts... oh do I have a story for that one!! :canadian:

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

[wimsiclegirl]

Good Afternoon All! Today is a work at home day for me...I am getting some done..yay along with a mix of other stuff!! It also lets me float around on the planet more than usual! I love that it is FRIDAY and the WEEKEND!!! :) I hope everyone has tons of fun :)

For some unexplained reason...I am now craving cheerios..hmmm....Think I will wander off and find some before going back to work.

Have a GREAT day everybody~~

[JustJo]

Good evening all, and welcome Foxy and wimsicle :)

:bringcoffee: I'm putting on a pot of decaf and thinking a Bailey's coffee sounds wonderful tonight.

There's chicken and rice in the oven, almost done...in fact I need to go check it in a minute.

Scoote's still at work, but called me a bit ago with some really good news (that I'll let her share :) ).

Sooooo glad it's Friday...I'm ready for the weekend! Anyone have any fun plans?

[Zimmeh]

Dinner sounds yummy and I am excited about Scoote's news!!!


Good evening all, and welcome Foxy and wimsicle :)

:bringcoffee: I'm putting on a pot of decaf and thinking a Bailey's coffee sounds wonderful tonight.

There's chicken and rice in the oven, almost done...in fact I need to go check it in a minute.

Scoote's still at work, but called me a bit ago with some really good news (that I'll let her share :) ).

Sooooo glad it's Friday...I'm ready for the weekend! Anyone have any fun plans?

[scootebaby]

Hey Hey Hey Kitcheneers......Long time no type..been working way too much and too tired when i get home to actually engage in anything more than a grunt or groan here or there. :lol2:

so since Jo mentioned it i guess i can spill the beans.....My boss callled me around 430-5pm and said "congratulations you won the pinnacle award---ur going to the Bahamas... i was like "no way" for real??? i didnt get any details--of course it was dinnertime on a friday--but he did say he thinks that they allow/let/pay( not really sure) my significant other to go with me...i get the impression its a big deal...whatever the deal im pretty pysched about winning!

so i worked an almost 13 hr job today and think i got 10-11 hrs yesterday so im kinda tired....hope everyone has a great,relaxing weekend....and yes i/we will think of you all when we are in the bahamas :)

[Zimmeh]

Congrats and have fun!!!!

Zimmy

Hey Hey Hey Kitcheneers......Long time no type..been working way too much and too tired when i get home to actually engage in anything more than a grunt or groan here or there. :lol2:

so since Jo mentioned it i guess i can spill the beans.....My boss callled me around 430-5pm and said "congratulations you won the pinnacle award---ur going to the Bahamas... i was like "no way" for real??? i didnt get any details--of course it was dinnertime on a friday--but he did say he thinks that they allow/let/pay( not really sure) my significant other to go with me...i get the impression its a big deal...whatever the deal im pretty pysched about winning!

so i worked an almost 13 hr job today and think i got 10-11 hrs yesterday so im kinda tired....hope everyone has a great,relaxing weekend....and yes i/we will think of you all when we are in the bahamas :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am thinking a buffet breakfast is in order! I have a few errands to run this morning and then I'm off to finish my homework. Lisa is off today, so I won't be studying at home...Panera or Starbucks is where I will end up!

Have fun,

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Hey Hey Hey Kitcheneers......Long time no type..been working way too much and too tired when i get home to actually engage in anything more than a grunt or groan here or there. :lol2:

so since Jo mentioned it i guess i can spill the beans.....My boss callled me around 430-5pm and said "congratulations you won the pinnacle award---ur going to the Bahamas... i was like "no way" for real??? i didnt get any details--of course it was dinnertime on a friday--but he did say he thinks that they allow/let/pay( not really sure) my significant other to go with me...i get the impression its a big deal...whatever the deal im pretty pysched about winning!

so i worked an almost 13 hr job today and think i got 10-11 hrs yesterday so im kinda tired....hope everyone has a great,relaxing weekend....and yes i/we will think of you all when we are in the bahamas :)

Wow congratulations!!

Hello everyone I just got home from a 5 hour review for the CMA just about everything is on it I pooped out just going to relax and watch some tv for a while before I make some dinner which will be somthing simple because I am so tired maYBE a sandwich and some salad would be nice I don't know yet..have a great day everyone!! Happy Saturday

[Zimmeh]

Good Late Morning Everyone,

I am trying to read this chapter in my American History textbook, it is boring and I cannot finish it, hehe..

I am thinking it is going to be a Starbucks kind of day in order for me to finish this homework..

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good evening everyone :)

Just got back from a relaxing day...swimming, waterslide, nachos, chocolate-covered strawberry, soaking in the jacuzzi...ahhhhhhh....

Hope you all had a good day!

[JustJo]

Good morning :)

Coffee is on :bringcoffee: and I'm getting ready for conference calls, but wanted to leave breakfast for everyone first.

Hope you have a great day!

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/breakfast.jpg

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone --
breakfast looks & sounds delish!
<--- hungry girl..

i am off today, i got all my housework finished.. working on laundry now, going to work out in a bit, otherwise, it's a whole lotta nothing kinda day!
=)

we're expecting another storm tomorrow, *sigh* another 30-35 cm of snow (not sure what that is in inches) but, if i'm calculating right, it's between 11-12 " which is , a foot'ish? i'm no mathemetician LOL not used to the US measurements..hehe..

anyway, we've got way enough of snow out there already, and i'm pretty mad at mother nature right now.. grrr!

Have a wonderful Tuesday all!!♥

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning everyone --
breakfast looks & sounds delish!
<--- hungry girl..

i am off today, i got all my housework finished.. working on laundry now, going to work out in a bit, otherwise, it's a whole lotta nothing kinda day!
=)

we're expecting another storm tomorrow, *sigh* another 30-35 cm of snow (not sure what that is in inches) but, if i'm calculating right, it's between 11-12 " which is , a foot'ish? i'm no mathemetician LOL not used to the US measurements..hehe..

anyway, we've got way enough of snow out there already, and i'm pretty mad at mother nature right now.. grrr!

Have a wonderful Tuesday all!!♥

good afternoon everyone, its a winter storm warning in effect, some snow but some sleet also, staying inside where it is safe and warm. And yes Sylvie its a real mess and more to come on the way. The ice could knock out the power too for Bergen county!! Its enough already I can understand anyway in the area or beyond with the snow..have a great day

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I will be heading to Orlando this afternoon; I am going to be looking at UCF and the local community colleges to transfer to. I am also thinking of changing from Nursing to Teaching, from what I have been told by the admin's here at Daytona State, there nursing program has a waiting list. Since I have already had my teaching certificate, I am looking at that instead of nursing.

I am feeling a lot better and I am wishing it was so cold.

Have a good day,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

Glad you're feeling a bit better Zimmy! :rrose: Being sick is no fun. I think I'm finally shaking that cough (after 2 months...yay!), and I'll be glad to see the end of it.

I thought I'd bring you all breakfast in bed this morning...

http://www.addisononamelia.com/images/breakfast-r.jpg

...goodness knows we all deserve it!

I've been super busy at work lately. My ex-co-worker left me a huge mess. I'll be the hero when I get it straightened out (and I will), but it's a headache in the meantime. I just chalk it up to job security! :cheesy: I'm very fortunate to have a job I love, and to be able to work from home, so I can handle this little rough patch.

Got our taxes done the other night, too...and big relief that I won't be paying more after paying all year. My return will be small, but it's better than getting a bill! :)

Let us know about the schools Zimmy. I think you'd be great as either a nurse or a teacher!

Hope you all have a good day... :gimmehug: ....and a big :kissy: to Scoote. She's been dealing with all kinds of hassles with her employees at work, and working 12 hour days.

[sylvie]

good morning !

stopping by to say a quick hello.. i need to get ready for an appointment soon, my son has to go to an eye doctor, he has a muscle detached behind one eye, so the options are to try glasses with special lenses to correct it, and if that doesn't work then surgery.. so today we're going to get him set up with the eye clinic he'll have to attend, and then make an appointment to go pick up some glasses for him in the near future..

i got this evening off, incase because i'm not sure how long these appointments will last or what's expected..

-- hope you all have a fabulous kinda day today! weekend is almost here! (not MY weekend, however LOL) my day off is on... umm... uhhh...Tuesday!

*waves & runs off with some breakfast* thanks Jo! *smiles*

[lipstixgal]

Oh yum breakfast in bed too I'll take some of that...thinking eggs today and turkey bacon which is good too but pancakes are better..WEll another year for me on Saturday its my birthday and I am celebrating at my temple with some friends and temple members as well. Its cold here today and will warm up over the weekend I hope..have a great day everyone..

[JustJo]

Good morning friends :)

Prop up your pillows a bit....here's your breakfast tray.

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/breakfast%20in%20bed.jpg

It's another beautiful morning...blue sky, sunshine, kitties galloping around in the back yard and back through the house (the sliding glass doors are wide open for the fresh air). It's soooooo nice to not be dealing with another upstate NY winter!

I was planning on sleeping in, but my internal alarm clock woke me at 7:10. Oh well. I made a pot of coffee, put a batch of pumpkin bread in the oven and am just relaxing instead. The Rooster is on his computer, playing the new game he got as a reward for making honor roll, the Prince is awake early (for him) and in the shower, and Scoote is still snoozing. She needs it after all the long, stressful days she's had at work.

We're going to head to the dog beach this afternoon....hunt some shells, get some exercise, sun and fresh air, and take the pooch for a nice long walk as well. He loves it there...and I enjoy it as well. You see the occasional out of control dog (or owner) but mostly the people you run into are friendly and the dogs are too. It's fun to see the water-loving dogs running into the water and playing.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

It's a gorgeous day here in Orlando! I have been here since Thursday night and I'm headed home tomorrow. I've been looking for a job while I am here.

Have fun at the beach today!

Zimmy

Good morning friends :)

Prop up your pillows a bit....here's your breakfast tray.

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/breakfast%20in%20bed.jpg

It's another beautiful morning...blue sky, sunshine, kitties galloping around in the back yard and back through the house (the sliding glass doors are wide open for the fresh air). It's soooooo nice to not be dealing with another upstate NY winter!

I was planning on sleeping in, but my internal alarm clock woke me at 7:10. Oh well. I made a pot of coffee, put a batch of pumpkin bread in the oven and am just relaxing instead. The Rooster is on his computer, playing the new game he got as a reward for making honor roll, the Prince is awake early (for him) and in the shower, and Scoote is still snoozing. She needs it after all the long, stressful days she's had at work.

We're going to head to the dog beach this afternoon....hunt some shells, get some exercise, sun and fresh air, and take the pooch for a nice long walk as well. He loves it there...and I enjoy it as well. You see the occasional out of control dog (or owner) but mostly the people you run into are friendly and the dogs are too. It's fun to see the water-loving dogs running into the water and playing.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! :gimmehug:

[JustJo]

Good morning friends! :)

Here's breakfast by the fire for all of you frozen Northerners...

http://riverdaughter.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/breakfast_tray.jpg

I've been incredibly busy at work, but it's going well. In fact, I just got a huge compliment from my boss (and her boss) when they both nominated me for Six Sigma training. In my company, that's a big deal. Not sure I'll get in to the program, but my fingers are firmly crossed!

Scoote has been working crazy hours...and today has the "big bosses" at her store, so I hope that all goes well for her too.

I've been plugging away at getting things done around the house too....Rooster and I hauled the last of the "shed garbage" out to the curb. That took a few trips over a couple weeks, but it's all gone now. All that's left is to break up and lift out the old floor....which will be a pain in the rear, no doubt. And a couple days ago, I cleared out the stacks of paperwork around my desk that have been driving me crazy since we moved in...so I feel less "surrounded" at my desk...much better! :)

Still a ton of things to do around here...but it's progress!

Hope you all have a great day. :gimmehug:

...and :lips: to you baby...hope things go smooth at work!

[DapperButch]

Good morning friends :)

Prop up your pillows a bit....here's your breakfast tray.

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/breakfast%20in%20bed.jpg

It's another beautiful morning...blue sky, sunshine, kitties galloping around in the back yard and back through the house (the sliding glass doors are wide open for the fresh air). It's soooooo nice to not be dealing with another upstate NY winter!

I was planning on sleeping in, but my internal alarm clock woke me at 7:10. Oh well. I made a pot of coffee, put a batch of pumpkin bread in the oven and am just relaxing instead. The Rooster is on his computer, playing the new game he got as a reward for making honor roll, the Prince is awake early (for him) and in the shower, and Scoote is still snoozing. She needs it after all the long, stressful days she's had at work.

We're going to head to the dog beach this afternoon....hunt some shells, get some exercise, sun and fresh air, and take the pooch for a nice long walk as well. He loves it there...and I enjoy it as well. You see the occasional out of control dog (or owner) but mostly the people you run into are friendly and the dogs are too. It's fun to see the water-loving dogs running into the water and playing.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! :gimmehug:

My dog loves the beach. Runs around like a mad man! Running and running in huge circles. And he is just a little guy - a shortie Jack Russell. His sister used to eat the sand. :|

[JustJo]

My dog loves the beach. Runs around like a mad man! Running and running in huge circles. And he is just a little guy - a shortie Jack Russell. His sister used to eat the sand. :|

Hi Dapper! :)

Ours loves it too. He's a little scared of the waves, but he likes to follow along when we hunt shells, and will run ahead quite a bit too.

He cracked me up last time. Scoote was some distance from the rest of us and out knee-deep in the water when a strange dog (looked like a pitbull) went running up to her. The dog was being perfectly friendly, but Shadow (a mini-dachshund) decided he needed to protect her...and went charging and barking at the other dog. :|

The dog just looked at him like :blink:, wagged and trotted off. :giggle:

[lipstixgal]

Good morning friends! :)

Here's breakfast by the fire for all of you frozen Northerners...

http://riverdaughter.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/breakfast_tray.jpg

I've been incredibly busy at work, but it's going well. In fact, I just got a huge compliment from my boss (and her boss) when they both nominated me for Six Sigma training. In my company, that's a big deal. Not sure I'll get in to the program, but my fingers are firmly crossed!

Scoote has been working crazy hours...and today has the "big bosses" at her store, so I hope that all goes well for her too.

I've been plugging away at getting things done around the house too....Rooster and I hauled the last of the "shed garbage" out to the curb. That took a few trips over a couple weeks, but it's all gone now. All that's left is to break up and lift out the old floor....which will be a pain in the rear, no doubt. And a couple days ago, I cleared out the stacks of paperwork around my desk that have been driving me crazy since we moved in...so I feel less "surrounded" at my desk...much better! :)

Still a ton of things to do around here...but it's progress!

Hope you all have a great day. :gimmehug:

...and :lips: to you baby...hope things go smooth at work!

Oh yes its so cold here in NJ like 17 this morning so the fire would be a good thing..My dog would love the beach that you went to Jo and run around in the sand and surf. I would really like to move but need a job first in order to support myself better!! Glad you got stuff done around the house and your desk that is good feeling....have a great day all..welcome Dapperbutch I have a Jack too and a Chihuahua also..

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Congrats!!!! I spent the weekend in Orlando lookong for a job. I applied at my old job in the Prime Outlets and it looks promising! I cannot wait to move back to Orlando! I have a little over six weeks until I move!!

Good luck to Scoote today!

Zimmy

Good morning friends! :)

Here's breakfast by the fire for all of you frozen Northerners...

http://riverdaughter.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/breakfast_tray.jpg

I've been incredibly busy at work, but it's going well. In fact, I just got a huge compliment from my boss (and her boss) when they both nominated me for Six Sigma training. In my company, that's a big deal. Not sure I'll get in to the program, but my fingers are firmly crossed!

Scoote has been working crazy hours...and today has the "big bosses" at her store, so I hope that all goes well for her too.

I've been plugging away at getting things done around the house too....Rooster and I hauled the last of the "shed garbage" out to the curb. That took a few trips over a couple weeks, but it's all gone now. All that's left is to break up and lift out the old floor....which will be a pain in the rear, no doubt. And a couple days ago, I cleared out the stacks of paperwork around my desk that have been driving me crazy since we moved in...so I feel less "surrounded" at my desk...much better! :)

Still a ton of things to do around here...but it's progress!

Hope you all have a great day. :gimmehug:

...and :lips: to you baby...hope things go smooth at work!

[sylvie]

good morning everyone ~
(though it's afternoon here lol)
gotta love time zones..*not* heh..

Happy Hump Day !!!
it's beautiful and sunshiney (but chilly'ish) here..
quite excited, the next three days i work 4-7 ... and then starting Saturday i have a wonderful 2 weeks off, i'm sooo happy LOL..

i haven't been around so much lately - life's been busy...
taking more time with my children, then my daughter was sick, and i was sick, and my work hours get crazy and of course i've just been a busy girl, period .. but these last couple of weeks have felt quite rewarding..

Hope you are all doing well !! ♥

[lipstixgal]

good morning everyone ~
(though it's afternoon here lol)
gotta love time zones..*not* heh..

Happy Hump Day !!!
it's beautiful and sunshiney (but chilly'ish) here..
quite excited, the next three days i work 4-7 ... and then starting Saturday i have a wonderful 2 weeks off, i'm sooo happy LOL..

i haven't been around so much lately - life's been busy...
taking more time with my children, then my daughter was sick, and i was sick, and my work hours get crazy and of course i've just been a busy girl, period .. but these last couple of weeks have felt quite rewarding..

Hope you are all doing well !! ♥

Waves hi to Sylvie in Canada yes its cold here too in the States as well hope you get to feeling better soon!! Enjoy your two weeks off!! I'm so tired today from this cold weather it makes me ache I need Florida for these old bones of mine and joints as well.

[sylvie]

Waves hi to Sylvie in Canada yes its cold here too in the States as well hope you get to feeling better soon!! Enjoy your two weeks off!! I'm so tired today from this cold weather it makes me ache I need Florida for these old bones of mine and joints as well.

Thanks Gail!
and i hear you, i'm sooo ready for warm weather!
it's a goal of mine LOL..i've had enough years of cold weather :|

(((hugggz))) have a beautiful day!

[lipstixgal]

Thanks Gail!
and i hear you, i'm sooo ready for warm weather!
it's a goal of mine LOL..i've had enough years of cold weather :|

(((hugggz))) have a beautiful day!

Yes Sylvie it is time to move to Florida and get warm already I need it. I ache all over today from the cold weather!! Just resting today that is all for now..

[sylvie]

Good Morning all ♥
Happy Thursday!!

♥

[Admin]

Hey folks,

I just wanted to drop a note in this thread and thank you all for creating such a positive community space. This thread is a great example of people finding friends and making connections and I appreciate all of you for participating on such a positive level.

:hangloose:

[JustJo]

Happy mid-morning on Thursday everyone :)

I thought we might need a special treat...since it's almost the weekend...or cuz it's cold...or, well, just cuz!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/High_Tea_Macau.jpg

And thanks Admin :cheesy: ....we like our little "drama free zone" full of friends very much.

And, to all those who read and maybe hesitate to pop in cuz it sounds like we've all known each other a long time and maybe I won't be welcome..... nope, not a bit! Say hi, introduce yourself, tell us about your day, have a cup of coffee....we're a friendly bunch! :rrose:

[lipstixgal]

Yay for thursdays its almost the weekend!! I hope everyone is having a good day so far..its cold here today but will warm up into next weeks so Yippee for me and the warmth coming our way!! HI Sylvie and anyone else I missed!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It's a chilly day here in Daytona Beach! My Spanish class was fun!!! I am worried about my grandma. I called my mom this morning and found out, my grandma was involved in a car accident yesterday. She has two collapsed lungs, a broken hip, her neck is broken in three places, and all of her ribs are broken. I am hoping she gets better, but who knows. I am worried about my mom, losing my grandpa almost three years ago was very hard on her.

Hugs to all of you!!!!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It's a chilly day here in Daytona Beach! My Spanish class was fun!!! I am worried about my grandma. I called my mom this morning and found out, my grandma was involved in a car accident yesterday. She has two collapsed lungs, a broken hip, her neck is broken in three places, and all of her ribs are broken. I am hoping she gets better, but who knows. I am worried about my mom, losing my grandpa almost three years ago was very hard on her.

Hugs to all of you!!!!

Zimmy

Oh no!!! Sending lots of good thoughts for a speedy recovery to your grandma..... :vigil: :vigil: :vigil:
Is she close enough that you can go see her?

(((((((((( Zimmy ))))))))))

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It's a chilly day here in Daytona Beach! My Spanish class was fun!!! I am worried about my grandma. I called my mom this morning and found out, my grandma was involved in a car accident yesterday. She has two collapsed lungs, a broken hip, her neck is broken in three places, and all of her ribs are broken. I am hoping she gets better, but who knows. I am worried about my mom, losing my grandpa almost three years ago was very hard on her.

Hugs to all of you!!!!

Zimmy

Oh wow Zimmy so sorry for your grandmother hope she heals soon and is well again!! sending healing vibes your way...maybe you could visit her soon...

[scootebaby]

finally a quiet day here at work--for now--altho as i watch the sky grow darker i have to wonder if that means we gonna get a butt kicking soon....anyway............

hey hey hey kitcheneers--been awhile since i popped in...work has been keeping me extremely busy--and superbowl was just crazy,followed by a visit from some of the higher ups... ugh hate ass kissing but since i won the bahama trip and $450 from superbowl incentive,AND being one of the top stores(even tho im low volume) warranted a visit and ass kissing--i must say i AM good at it-even tho i hate it :lol2:

anyway Zimmy girl sorry to here about ur grandmother...i'll be sending good energy and prayers her way for a speedy recovery...


i just wanted to add to my sweeties invitation to any and all to pop in and say hi or whatever---please bring :chocolate: :)

well dangit looks like i gotta actually work today so hope everyone has a great day!

[JustJo]

i just wanted to add to my sweeties invitation to any and all to pop in and say hi or whatever---please bring :chocolate: :)


*sigh*

Nice way to welcome the guests sweetie.... :sunglass:

[Zimmeh]

(((Jo Jo))),

Thank you! She lives between Macon and Savannah, GA. I just talked to my mom and they are waiting to talk to the neuro surgeon.

how is your day going?

Zimmy

Oh no!!! Sending lots of good thoughts for a speedy recovery to your grandma..... :vigil: :vigil: :vigil:
Is she close enough that you can go see her?

(((((((((( Zimmy ))))))))))

[Zimmeh]

I may go up this weekend. It depends on what the dr says. She is my last grandma and it's going to break my mom's heart.

Hugs back to you!

Zimmy

Oh wow Zimmy so sorry for your grandmother hope she heals soon and is well again!! sending healing vibes your way...maybe you could visit her soon...

[lipstixgal]

I may go up this weekend. It depends on what the dr says. She is my last grandma and it's going to break my mom's heart.

Hugs back to you!

Zimmy

Oh boy that would be good but some trip to get there but worth it to see your grandmother be alright...hugs to you too!!

[DapperButch]

Hi Dapper! :)

Ours loves it too. He's a little scared of the waves, but he likes to follow along when we hunt shells, and will run ahead quite a bit too.

He cracked me up last time. Scoote was some distance from the rest of us and out knee-deep in the water when a strange dog (looked like a pitbull) went running up to her. The dog was being perfectly friendly, but Shadow (a mini-dachshund) decided he needed to protect her...and went charging and barking at the other dog. :|

The dog just looked at him like :blink:, wagged and trotted off. :giggle:

Are you guys allowed to have your dogs on the beach year round? Or just some areas? We are only allowed in the Fall (and I assume, winter).

[Zimmeh]

Hey Gail,

My mom just called and unfortunately my grandmother didn't make it. I started crying and they aren't going to have a funeral for her.

Hugs!


Zimmy

Oh boy that would be good but some trip to get there but worth it to see your grandmother be alright...hugs to you too!!

[DapperButch]

Hey Gail,

My mom just called and unfortunately my grandmother didn't make it. I started crying and they aren't going to have a funeral for her.

Hugs!


Zimmy

Zimmy, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be sending positive thoughts to you and your family.

[lipstixgal]

Hey Gail,

My mom just called and unfortunately my grandmother didn't make it. I started crying and they aren't going to have a funeral for her.

Hugs!


Zimmy

I'm sorry for your loss Zimmy!!

[JustJo]

Hey Gail,

My mom just called and unfortunately my grandmother didn't make it. I started crying and they aren't going to have a funeral for her.

Hugs!


Zimmy

I'm so sorry to hear this...and for the loss to you and your family. I know nothing really helps at a time like this....but I'm sending you a big hug and will be thinking about you and your mom. :gimmehug:

[lipstixgal]

[It's really sad when someone dies like that I am so sorry for your family too Zimmy..I hope you find the comfort you need...[/COLOR]

[Zimmeh]

I'm doing ok, Elijah had me giggling earlier and now I'm going to try and do some homework.


Hugs and thank you!

Zimmy

[scootebaby]

*sigh*

Nice way to welcome the guests sweetie.... :sunglass:


:blink: what honey? i would share sheesh!

and Dapper the one beach close to us allows dogs year round...and we have another beach that allows horses as well....oh btw hi and welcome---did u bring :chocolate: *glancing over at Jo*

[scootebaby]

I'm doing ok, Elijah had me giggling earlier and now I'm going to try and do some homework.


Hugs and thank you!

Zimmy

((((JENN)))) sorry to hear about ur grams....hope your mom is doing well...We are here if ya need anything---just down the road yanno ;)

[DapperButch]

:blink: what honey? i would share sheesh!

and Dapper the one beach close to us allows dogs year round...and we have another beach that allows horses as well....oh btw hi and welcome---did u bring :chocolate: *glancing over at Jo*

You know, on the way in I picked up some :chocolate:, but after reading what Jo wrote I went ahead and ate it all before I got here! Sorry!

That's awesome you can bring dogs year round!

P.S. I'm sure Jo has some yogurt with fiber in it for ya! :p :tease:

[scootebaby]

You know, on the way in I picked up some :chocolate:, but after reading what Jo wrote I went ahead and ate it all before I got here! Sorry!

That's awesome you can bring dogs year round!

P.S. I'm sure Jo has some yogurt with fiber in it for ya! :p :tease:


thats just wrong!

:tease:

[JustJo]

thats just wrong!

:tease:

But funny! :cheesy:

[DapperButch]

thats just wrong!

:tease:

Sorry, dude, you are so right! But take heart that you're not the only one who had your girl ruin your perfectly good, unhealthy life style! lol


But funny! :cheesy:

Very true.

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Scoote,

Thank you! Glad your visit with your boss went well! I lost your number when Apple switched my phone...


Hugs,

Zimmy

((((JENN)))) sorry to hear about ur grams....hope your mom is doing well...We are here if ya need anything---just down the road yanno ;)

[scootebaby]

Sorry, dude, you are so right! But take heart that you're not the only one who had your girl ruin your perfectly good, unhealthy life style! lol


yeah i dunno what she was thinking when she decided to make me healthy---just means she has to put up with me a lot longer now..and trust me sometimes thats a difficult thing..:lol2:

Zimmy......i'll send our/my number to u over on FB ok? hang in there girl!

[JustJo]

Is it time for this yet???

http://www.letsgettwisted.net/images/margarita_1_.jpg

[Zimmeh]

Yes it is and thank you!!!

Zimmy

Is it time for this yet???

http://s3.amazonaws.com/files.posterous.com/kreyrecommends/Lo1fYxpEIuLUqFN65Ynbd5J2CfA6G4dbOnR9p5Elo94lZuxeqy yQcHnzWg1n/margarita.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ FZAE65UYRT34AOQ&Expires=1297454085&Signature=XEvE57tK%2FCdARX5CYBYbBzliYFc%3D

[lipstixgal]

Is it time for this yet???

http://www.letsgettwisted.net/images/margarita_1_.jpg

Oh yes and thank you !! it looks delicious and yummy..good day so far took the dogs to the their nails clipped and thyroid checked too only one , the other is fine now its almost time for dinner and then some tv I think is in order...other than that have a good day everyone!!

[Zimmeh]

Have a wonderful night!!!

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am thinking it is a fruit salad and Greek yogurt morning, with coffee, tea, juice and sodas.

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

That sounds yummy and healthy...although I have to confess that Scoote and I started the day at Perkins for breakfast. It was yummy, but not that healthy I'm sure!

We've had a busy weekend...doing some yard work yesterday, then today doing fun stuff...breakfast out, then the flea market (where she got me a beautiful antique sterling brooch and some orchids), then the beach for shell-hunting, then pick up the kids and off to dinner.

Now we're finally on the couch with our feet up, relaxing.

Hope you all had a great weekend! :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all are enjoying your hump day! It's a dreary morning here in Daytona and I really don't want to be in class. My mom is thinking of taking a trip up to Georgia to visit my aunt and if she does, I may go with her.

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone! :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on...and here's a nice bowl of oatmeal to start you off in a healthy way...

http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/CLV0108A-de.jpg

That's actually what I'm having right now...minus the butter.

Zimmy, that sounds like a really good idea. I think you and your Mom would have a good time going to see your aunt...and a road trip is always a nice time to talk, too.

I'm excited because my best friend Annie is finally coming to see me! I miss her like crazy, and haven't seen her since we moved in August. She's coming down next Saturday, only staying for 3 days, but I'm really looking forward to it. It's nice to know I'll see her in only about 10 days. :cheesy:

I also got the good news that I was selected for the Six Sigma training that my company is doing. It's a big honor, and great for developing my work skills...and also a good sign that they plan on keeping me around for the long haul, too! It means I'll be in AZ for a week in March and again in April...a bit of a hassle, especially for Scoote (who has to hold down the fort while I'm gone) but a very good thing for me professionally.

We have our boy kitten going in to get fixed tomorrow...he is getting too wild and "feeling his oats". The other day he went up the palm tree in the back yard and jumped over to the roof. Scoote had to get up on a ladder to get him down. No sooner was he down then she hears him meowing from what sounds like outside of the yard....turns out he had climbed up the fence (a 6 foot wooden one) and into the branches of the live oak tree in the neighbor's yard. Once he was up there he got scared and couldn't figure out how to get down...so she went and got him from there too. Needless to say, the pet door is blocked until he's fixed...which is really irritating the dog and our older kitty Mabel! :giggle:

Hope you all have a wonderful day...and, if you haven't been over there yet, make sure you wish our Sylvie a happy birthday in her bday thread! :birthdaycake: Hope you're enjoying your birthday vacation Sylvie! :)

:gimmehug: Hugs to you all....and smooches :kissy: for my sweetie...

[rlin]

hiya folks...
this is the first time i have stopped in to have a cup...
i been thinkin that i should...to be neighborly and all... i will admit that i just couldnt bring myself to see any one really happy and i know how [this] kinda place can make that happen...
but thanks to clean living (#$*@%!!!) and an amazing woman i am ready to face happiness again...
damn... its been an amazing year...
ok... enough gushy shit... yall got any decaf up in here???
havent had a decent cuppa coffee in a coupla months... or a cigarette to go with it!... sigh... never mind....
just point me toward decaf... heavy cream... and a wooden chair for me to take a seat and ill hush and enjoy lookn around a while...

uhm... this place is open to us asshole types isnt it??? if not.... uh... fml... i wanna play too!

-blassr

[JustJo]

Heyyyyyy.... :) Welcome to the kitchen my old friend! I'm glad you're here, and know that Scoote will be happy to see you as well.

Is the kitchen open to asshole types? :giggle: Ummm....you do remember Scoote right? :cheesy:

Decaf with cream, coming up...

http://www.healthypopulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/office-coffee-creamer.jpg

[rlin]

actuallly... i had something to that effect tacked onto the end of that statement.... but... i decided to wait til i could actually look scoote in the eye before i started shit...

thank you jo.....
for realz...

R

[scootebaby]

hey hey kitcheneers--no time to play,but wanted to stop in and welcome Rlin and let both Rlin and JO know i will be back to deal with u characters later!(after i patch my feelings up from the cruelty):hamactor:

hope everyone has a good day--Happy Belated Birthday to Sylvie( i know Jo said it for both of us,but wanted to say it myself :)

Zimmy hope things are going well for you and your mom(i havent read back in thread to get caught up on everything

and to anyone i am missing a big hello/how u doing type of greeting


ok duty calls so ttyl

:byebye:

[lipstixgal]

Good morning everyone! :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on...and here's a nice bowl of oatmeal to start you off in a healthy way...

http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/CLV0108A-de.jpg

That's actually what I'm having right now...minus the butter.

Zimmy, that sounds like a really good idea. I think you and your Mom would have a good time going to see your aunt...and a road trip is always a nice time to talk, too.

I'm excited because my best friend Annie is finally coming to see me! I miss her like crazy, and haven't seen her since we moved in August. She's coming down next Saturday, only staying for 3 days, but I'm really looking forward to it. It's nice to know I'll see her in only about 10 days. :cheesy:

I also got the good news that I was selected for the Six Sigma training that my company is doing. It's a big honor, and great for developing my work skills...and also a good sign that they plan on keeping me around for the long haul, too! It means I'll be in AZ for a week in March and again in April...a bit of a hassle, especially for Scoote (who has to hold down the fort while I'm gone) but a very good thing for me professionally.

We have our boy kitten going in to get fixed tomorrow...he is getting too wild and "feeling his oats". The other day he went up the palm tree in the back yard and jumped over to the roof. Scoote had to get up on a ladder to get him down. No sooner was he down then she hears him meowing from what sounds like outside of the yard....turns out he had climbed up the fence (a 6 foot wooden one) and into the branches of the live oak tree in the neighbor's yard. Once he was up there he got scared and couldn't figure out how to get down...so she went and got him from there too. Needless to say, the pet door is blocked until he's fixed...which is really irritating the dog and our older kitty Mabel! :giggle:

Hope you all have a wonderful day...and, if you haven't been over there yet, make sure you wish our Sylvie a happy birthday in her bday thread! :birthdaycake: Hope you're enjoying your birthday vacation Sylvie! :)

:gimmehug: Hugs to you all....and smooches :kissy: for my sweetie...

Good Afternoon everyone!! Got up and had breakfast then dashed to the gym for water aerobics my new thing I do now for exercise in helping lose the weight from winter. Yay we are getting spring like temperatures this week I hope it lasts!! Congratulations Jo on your "training" that you are about to embark on that is good for you professionally. Still no job and no certification yet but all in due time I hope.

Too bad for the dog and the cat can't get outside but it is good for the little one. I guess its time for the clipping to commence!! I personally think it is better to spay and neuter dogs and cats both my dogs are fixed too. :) its lunch time and I'm starving for my salmon so have a nice day all..waves hi to rlin and scoote and anybody else I missed. I wished sylvie a happy bday on FB and here so I'm good to go....

[Zimmeh]

welcome Blassr!!!


How are you doing? Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Zimmy

hiya folks...
this is the first time i have stopped in to have a cup...
i been thinkin that i should...to be neighborly and all... i will admit that i just couldnt bring myself to see any one really happy and i know how [this] kinda place can make that happen...
but thanks to clean living (#$*@%!!!) and an amazing woman i am ready to face happiness again...
damn... its been an amazing year...
ok... enough gushy shit... yall got any decaf up in here???
havent had a decent cuppa coffee in a coupla months... or a cigarette to go with it!... sigh... never mind....
just point me toward decaf... heavy cream... and a wooden chair for me to take a seat and ill hush and enjoy lookn around a while...

uhm... this place is open to us asshole types isnt it??? if not.... uh... fml... i wanna play too!

-blassr

[rlin]

greetings nice folks... and scoote :blink:

its really nice to be back in these parts!

just sayin...

-blass

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Scoote,

I am doing good, my mom is doing ok. She is still in shock and we found out over the weekend, that it was a 21 year old girl who hit my grandma. The girl wasn't paying attention and she was doing 70 miles per hour on a a rural Georgia road. The accident broke my grandma's neck in three places they had to use the jaws of life to get her out of the car.

My mom told me about the two story dollhouse my grandma had and i asked if I could have it.

I'm happy you saved the kitty from the tree!

Have fun,

Zimmy

hey hey kitcheneers--no time to play,but wanted to stop in and welcome Rlin and let both Rlin and JO know i will be back to deal with u characters later!(after i patch my feelings up from the cruelty):hamactor:

hope everyone has a good day--Happy Belated Birthday to Sylvie( i know Jo said it for both of us,but wanted to say it myself :)

Zimmy hope things are going well for you and your mom(i havent read back in thread to get caught up on everything

and to anyone i am missing a big hello/how u doing type of greeting


ok duty calls so ttyl

:byebye:

[Zimmeh]

Heya Jo Jo,

I'm hoping she goes back up to Georgia. It has been atleast five years since I saw my Aunt Linda. One of my customer's from Avon called lastnight and asked me what had happened. After talking to her, I hung up the phone and started crying again.

Glad Scoote was able to keep the kitty safe!!!

Congrats on the job promotion!!!!!!

I feel confident that I passed my history test yesterday!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

Good morning everyone! :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on...and here's a nice bowl of oatmeal to start you off in a healthy way...

http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/CLV0108A-de.jpg

That's actually what I'm having right now...minus the butter.

Zimmy, that sounds like a really good idea. I think you and your Mom would have a good time going to see your aunt...and a road trip is always a nice time to talk, too.

I'm excited because my best friend Annie is finally coming to see me! I miss her like crazy, and haven't seen her since we moved in August. She's coming down next Saturday, only staying for 3 days, but I'm really looking forward to it. It's nice to know I'll see her in only about 10 days. :cheesy:

I also got the good news that I was selected for the Six Sigma training that my company is doing. It's a big honor, and great for developing my work skills...and also a good sign that they plan on keeping me around for the long haul, too! It means I'll be in AZ for a week in March and again in April...a bit of a hassle, especially for Scoote (who has to hold down the fort while I'm gone) but a very good thing for me professionally.

We have our boy kitten going in to get fixed tomorrow...he is getting too wild and "feeling his oats". The other day he went up the palm tree in the back yard and jumped over to the roof. Scoote had to get up on a ladder to get him down. No sooner was he down then she hears him meowing from what sounds like outside of the yard....turns out he had climbed up the fence (a 6 foot wooden one) and into the branches of the live oak tree in the neighbor's yard. Once he was up there he got scared and couldn't figure out how to get down...so she went and got him from there too. Needless to say, the pet door is blocked until he's fixed...which is really irritating the dog and our older kitty Mabel! :giggle:

Hope you all have a wonderful day...and, if you haven't been over there yet, make sure you wish our Sylvie a happy birthday in her bday thread! :birthdaycake: Hope you're enjoying your birthday vacation Sylvie! :)

:gimmehug: Hugs to you all....and smooches :kissy: for my sweetie...

[JustJo]

hey hey kitcheneers--no time to play,but wanted to stop in and welcome Rlin and let both Rlin and JO know i will be back to deal with u characters later!(after i patch my feelings up from the cruelty):hamactor:




http://rlv.zcache.com/awww_did_i_hurt_your_wittle_feelings_i_m_sowwy_tsh irt-p2354651389304668863o8u_400.jpg

:giggle:

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon Scoote,

I am doing good, my mom is doing ok. She is still in shock and we found out over the weekend, that it was a 21 year old girl who hit my grandma. The girl wasn't paying attention and she was doing 70 miles per hour on a a rural Georgia road. The accident broke my grandma's neck in three places they had to use the jaws of life to get her out of the car.

My mom told me about the two story dollhouse my grandma had and i asked if I could have it.

I'm happy you saved the kitty from the tree!

Have fun,

Zimmy

Really 70 huh on a rural Georgia road?? You can't even do 45 on 55 mph road here in NJ its just too much traffic. It takes me 20 minutes to get home from the gym which is only like 7 miles away!! I would never think of doing 70 anywhere!! I hope that girl got a ticket or something for that..

In other news I came home from Century 21 to a phone call from Englewood hospital human resources maybe a job?? It would be only temporary though but still some experience under my belt for future jobs in Florida hospitals which they require!! have a nice night Zimmy

[rlin]

http://rlv.zcache.com/awww_did_i_hurt_your_wittle_feelings_i_m_sowwy_tsh irt-p2354651389304668863o8u_400.jpg

:giggle:


damn scoote... nutn better than a smart-ass... dontcha think????

[Zimmeh]

Welcome Blassr!!!


Have fun,

Zimmy

greetings nice folks... and scoote :blink:

its really nice to be back in these parts!

just sayin...

-blass

[rlin]

Welcome Blassr!!!


Have fun,

Zimmy

ya know zimmy...

thats exactly what i been trying to do...
r is helpin... i been a lil outta practice...
but... im learning!
thank you...

-blass

[JustJo]

Hi everybody! :)

Didn't have time to drop in this morning...we had a call on our lost kitty and were out combing the neighborhood. No luck, but with a (possible) sighting we at least have a new area to look in.

I think it's time for afternoon snack...

http://www.lowesracing.com/Repository/Images/Milk%20and%20Cookies.jpg

Trying to get all my work done here. I took tomorrow off since the kids have no school. Not all fun and games though....I have a blood test in the morning (sob) and a dentist visit in the afternoon (sigh). Necessary evils...

Hope you're all having a great day! :gimmehug: ...and :lips: for my sweetie...

[MysticOceansFL]

:glasses: Good Morning cawfee dwellers have a great coming week end!!!:glasses:

[lipstixgal]

Hi everybody! :)

Didn't have time to drop in this morning...we had a call on our lost kitty and were out combing the neighborhood. No luck, but with a (possible) sighting we at least have a new area to look in.

I think it's time for afternoon snack...

http://www.lowesracing.com/Repository/Images/Milk%20and%20Cookies.jpg

Trying to get all my work done here. I took tomorrow off since the kids have no school. Not all fun and games though....I have a blood test in the morning (sob) and a dentist visit in the afternoon (sigh). Necessary evils...

Hope you're all having a great day! :gimmehug: ...and :lips: for my sweetie...

Good Afternoon Jo so sorry about the blood test I know you don't really look forward to that and fare scared of needles, good luck..as for the dentist there's drugs for that..hope you find your cat and good that someone called about him. I got rid of a bed today on freecycle I just love that service its great people come and get it and its out..going to Barnes and Nobles today for the book/software for CMA test that is coming up so that is important..have a nice day..

[scootebaby]

[QUOTE=JustJo;285718]Hi everybody! :)

Didn't have time to drop in this morning...we had a call on our lost kitty and were out combing the neighborhood. No luck, but with a (possible) sighting we at least have a new area to look in.

I think it's time for afternoon snack...

http://www.lowesracing.com/Repository/Images/Milk%20and%20Cookies.jpg

dammit woman--why you always giving my cookies away?????..we will talk later about this!:annoyed:

good afternoon to everyone else...kinda quiet at work today--except for my employee who keeps whining about having a headache--i keep telling her she IS a headache but i dont think its registering--:cracked:anyway

its a beautiful day here in south florida--just wished i could hit some of the lottery(im not greedy i dont want it all) so i-well we-can start enjoying it more often:theisland:

Rlin--Jo is coming along nicely in the smartass department if i do say so myself--of course she has had an excellent teacher

well im gonna go see what kinda trouble i can stir up...hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day!

[scootebaby]

btw...Good Afternoon Mystic....how are things on ur side of this fine state? nice to see ya drop in anytime..Jo is a coffee addict so its always around


see ya around :byebye:

[rlin]

i gotta say scoote i thought exactly the same thing... she is making you healthier and you are corrupting her... its all in the balance... ya know...
i think its excellent that you two are doing it... and no get your heads outta the gutter!... they been doin that a long time!...
i meant sharing cookies w/ the rest of us!

uhmmm... anybody gonna give me shit if i break out the earl grey instead of coffee this afternoon???
ah hell... yall know i dont really care!
...
anyone else for a cuppa???

-blass

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Blassr!!!

Earl Grey tea sounds great and will go well with the Sara Lee cheesecake that is in the fridge!!!

Have fun,

Zimmy

i gotta say scoote i thought exactly the same thing... she is making you healthier and you are corrupting her... its all in the balance... ya know...
i think its excellent that you two are doing it... and no get your heads outta the gutter!... they been doin that a long time!...
i meant sharing cookies w/ the rest of us!

uhmmm... anybody gonna give me shit if i break out the earl grey instead of coffee this afternoon???
ah hell... yall know i dont really care!
...
anyone else for a cuppa???

-blass

[Zimmeh]

It was a gorgeous day here in Florida! You should have seen the NASCAR traffic. They closed the high school early!

I walked around the college campus.

Have fun,

Zimmy

[QUOTE=JustJo;285718]Hi everybody! :)

Didn't have time to drop in this morning...we had a call on our lost kitty and were out combing the neighborhood. No luck, but with a (possible) sighting we at least have a new area to look in.

I think it's time for afternoon snack...

http://www.lowesracing.com/Repository/Images/Milk%20and%20Cookies.jpg

dammit woman--why you always giving my cookies away?????..we will talk later about this!:annoyed:

good afternoon to everyone else...kinda quiet at work today--except for my employee who keeps whining about having a headache--i keep telling her she IS a headache but i dont think its registering--:cracked:anyway

its a beautiful day here in south florida--just wished i could hit some of the lottery(im not greedy i dont want it all) so i-well we-can start enjoying it more often:theisland:

Rlin--Jo is coming along nicely in the smartass department if i do say so myself--of course she has had an excellent teacher

well im gonna go see what kinda trouble i can stir up...hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day!

[rlin]

so... i moved from cape coral just in time for winter last year... after 15 yrs i gotta tell ya...
i pert near froze my ass off... not only are GA winters a real bitch... i think the last 2 yrs were record breaking cold as hell winters...
i have been thankful that i am seemingly over winter... its getting up to around 60 in the heat of the day... could get as low as 20 at night tho... so... its still not good... my family rags me because i walk around layered up in scarfs or hoodys...
i can deal with this... i deal with lots of stuff...
now it seems i will deal with yous bunch reminding me of how perfect it is in FL right now...
sigh...
gotta good lager in here anywhere???

-blass

[JustJo]

Did I hear someone say Earl Grey tea and cheesecake? :eating: :cheesy:

[rlin]

Did I hear someone say Earl Grey tea and cheesecake? :eating: :cheesy:
HA!
in actuality... it was earl grey and... er... pork skins that time!
you know... they go with anything!

i am however having to fight off a conspiracy of drs and info where salt intake is concerned... so...
i may have to do the cheesecake thang today... i mean... its a rough trade...
but when ya gotta... ya gotta!! :drool:

[JustJo]

Good evening everyone :)

We're keeping it simple, so it's cheeseburgers for dinner...

http://www.splashcafe.com/images/CheeseburgerFries-big.jpg

We've had a busy last two days...kitty-proofing the wooden fence in the backyard, and going overboard in the plant department at Lowe's. :) Now there's a strawberry pot by the pool...orchids repotted and happy....some fun tropical-looking stuff to plant by the kids' bedroom windows...

The boys worked hard the last two days helping me, so this afternoon was down time. The boys decided to stay home and relax while Scoote and I headed to the beach. It was a beautiful day, low tide...just gorgeous.

Not sure what tomorrow holds...maybe a little housework, a little more work in the yard, maybe baking some cookies.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

[rlin]

i was happy as hell because it was warm enough to open my door while i did spring cleaning...

i may be doing too much... but i really doubt it...

and other than that i been hanging out doing nothin...

yeah... a beautiful day in ga...

[JustJo]

Good morning friends :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on...and breakfast is ready...

http://www.arossphoto.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/20091004_waffles_011.jpg

Add a little fresh pineapple maybe....

Heading off to get dressed in a minute...we're taking the Rooster to Lion Country Safari today. I know he'll love it....and me too...this means I get to feed a giraffe! :cheesy:

Hope you all have a great day! :gimmehug:

[rlin]

im not being the shithead that reminds folks that we arent supposed to feed the animals... i mean... what would be the fun in them not pokin their head in the window???

touch those lil wookies on its head and tell me if they are bendy???

[JustJo]

:giggle:

Actually I'm a "rulester"...so I keep the windows up.

They do have a walk through part where the guests can go up in a 2 story gazebo and feed the giraffes by hand (for a fee, of course). It's their healthy food, not the junk people would give them if left to their own devices, and it's up to the giraffes to stroll up and eat if they want it.

I loved it....they have immensely long blue tongues that they wrap around the food (and frequently your hand) to take it. :)

[Zimmeh]

Have fun today!!!

I'm going to be finishing up homework today and staying home. I was going to my mom's house, but then I remembered that today is the Daytona 500.

Thank you for breakfast!!!

Hugs,

Zimmy

:giggle:

Actually I'm a "rulester"...so I keep the windows up.

They do have a walk through part where the guests can go up in a 2 story gazebo and feed the giraffes by hand (for a fee, of course). It's their healthy food, not the junk people would give them if left to their own devices, and it's up to the giraffes to stroll up and eat if they want it.

I loved it....they have immensely long blue tongues that they wrap around the food (and frequently your hand) to take it. :)

[JustJo]

Thanks Zimmy! :)

We had a really nice day...fed the giraffes and the budgies and lorikeets, saw an ostrich get tail-gated (he didn't appear to care a bit), got stuck in a gnu and antelope traffic jam ...and Scoote tried to encourage a rhino to ram a Winnebago (no luck :giggle: ).

We stopped at the beach for a quick visit (where our flip-flops got stolen)....and I'm now baking chocolate chip cookies...while Scoote had to run back to work briefly.

Definitely a nice weekend. :)

[Zimmeh]

Woohoo Jo Jo!!!

That safari sounds fun! I was able to do some if my homework and I decided to wash my car instead. I burned off some calories doing that.

I am headed to bed in a bit, tomorrow is my early day. Blah, I cannot wait until my accelerated class is over, then I won't have class at 8am.

Hugs,

Zimmy

Thanks Zimmy! :)

We had a really nice day...fed the giraffes and the budgies and lorikeets, saw an ostrich get tail-gated (he didn't appear to care a bit), got stuck in a gnu and antelope traffic jam ...and Scoote tried to encourage a rhino to ram a Winnebago (no luck :giggle: ).

We stopped at the beach for a quick visit (where our flip-flops got stolen)....and I'm now baking chocolate chip cookies...while Scoote had to run back to work briefly.

Definitely a nice weekend. :)

[sylvie]

good morning everyone!
hope ya's had a lovely weekend..
mine was pretty great - ((((hugggggz))))

have the rest of this week off, i go back to work on Saturday!
so think it's time to slow down, relax and catch up with my usual goingson..
i feel like i didn't stop to breathe last week and it passed me right on by!
was soooo busy, goodness..

happy Monday! hoping you all have a wonderful kinda day! ♥

[rlin]

:giggle:

Actually I'm a "rulester"...so I keep the windows up.

They do have a walk through part where the guests can go up in a 2 story gazebo and feed the giraffes by hand (for a fee, of course). It's their healthy food, not the junk people would give them if left to their own devices, and it's up to the giraffes to stroll up and eat if they want it.

I loved it....they have immensely long blue tongues that they wrap around the food (and frequently your hand) to take it. :)

hhmmm...
i have just too many smartassed remarks to make about this post....
but... since i imagine that it came from a really cute and decent place in your mind i am gonna keep my assholiness to myself...
this may be the only buy i ever hand ya... take note of it!

im really jealous... well... not about the rulester thing... dont think i could comply... but... i dont give them bad stuff either...

[sylvie]

*gasps*

someone say feed giraffes??
i loooooooooove giraffes, my fave animal!
i soooo wanna GO *stomps feet*

[rlin]

have the rest of this week off, i go back to work on Saturday!.


yeefuknhaw!

[sylvie]

i am gonna keep my assholiness to myself...
SIZE]


*gasps*.....

[lipstixgal]

Good MOrning everyone we had snow again and now the guy wants 75 dollars to do the walk and the driveway... what a rip off I tell ya they are always trying to get you here in the Northeast!! I didn't go to water aerobics because of the weather this morning and feel so tired and groggy from not working out!! I really need it too maybe tomorrow will be better at night there is a class so I will take that one...have a great day its time for lunch here..[/I]

[rlin]

*gasps*.....


surprised im an asshole???
or
surprised that i will keep it to myself???

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It is such a beautiful day here in Florida! I don't want to be in my history class, but I have homework due.

Have a good day!

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It is such a beautiful day here in Florida! I don't want to be in my history class, but I have homework due.

Have a good day!

Zimmy

Wow your so lucky you live there we have cold and snow again...wishing there was a job for me in Florida someplace so I could move already!!

[Zimmeh]

Tonight is a sanwich night! I am thinking of some homemade potato salad, made with mustard instead of mayo, and what ever veggie you all want...

I am exhausted and I have to take my car back to the tire store tomorrow. They put a tire on my car that is the wrong size and is starting to come apart. I hope, I have enough coffee in me tomorrow, so I won't tell them off....Stupid guys who thought I wouldn't notice..

Have a good night!:moonstars:

Zimmy
<Who has finally finished my Human Nutrition homework>

[JustJo]

Good evening all :)

Busy day at work today, then off to BJ's with Scoote for a giant cart full of stuff...collaborated on making dinner and now it's time to relax.

The kids have chowed their way through all of the chocolate chip cookies...a giant roast is marinating for tomorrow...and the kitties are asleep...normal evening at our house. :cheesy:

Hope you all had a great day!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful Monday! I am thinking of eggs, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, juice and sodas for breakfast.

It is supposed to be another gorgeous day here in Florida. I cannot believe it is winter, but I'm not complaining!

I'm off to go power walking!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everybody :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and breakfast is ready...

http://www.flushingmeadow.net/breakfast.jpg

It's a paperwork day for me today...and desperately need a trip to the car wash....stop at the bank...not sure what else...

Scoote is off to physical therapy today for the first time, and I'm hoping it helps her feel better. The MRI came back as expected, so now it's process of elimination until they find something that helps. :vigil:

It's another gorgeous day here....sunny and blue skies....and my best friend arrives on Saturday for a visit. Life is good! :cheesy:

Hope you all have a great day!

[sylvie]

surprised im an asshole???
or
surprised that i will keep it to myself???


keep it to yourself, of course lmao..

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone -
have a fantabulous kinda Tuesday!!
i got called into work tonight (on my vacation) *growls* but s'ok LOL..
it's only 3 hours.. sun is shining here, but chilly out, brrrr..
but so nice to see blue skies and a bright day!

Jo, hope everything goes well with the first appointment for physical therapy, hope it helps her!

Zimmy, enjoy the power walk!!

♥ to all!

[Bella~Vita]

Gm 'Everyone'

Just stopping by . I hope everyone is doing well. The weather here in Fl is absolutely delicious . Sending some Sunshine to all the northerners ...have a great day !

[rlin]

hey scoote...

not for nutn but i know this asshole type has a tendency to try to do things my own damned way... cuz... of course thats the best way possible...
that said...
the pt after i stroked taught me to do what they flippin tell me to do...
its hard... and it sux... and its tedious... and i hated it...
but... i am way better off now than then...

the moral of the story? i think would be:
listen to jo...
yeah... im pretty sure that is whats gonna be needed on this one...

good luck to ya

-blass

[lipstixgal]

Good morning everybody :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and breakfast is ready...

http://www.flushingmeadow.net/breakfast.jpg

It's a paperwork day for me today...and desperately need a trip to the car wash....stop at the bank...not sure what else...

Scoote is off to physical therapy today for the first time, and I'm hoping it helps her feel better. The MRI came back as expected, so now it's process of elimination until they find something that helps. :vigil:

It's another gorgeous day here....sunny and blue skies....and my best friend arrives on Saturday for a visit. Life is good! :cheesy:

Hope you all have a great day!

Good Morning everyone!! its a cold day here today and wishing it was warmer already and spring would come soon. Almost March so that is good. I bought a corned beef but don't know how to cook it any suggestions anyone?? Do you boil it with the cabbage together or make them separate?

The physical therapy is good for back pain but a bitch to get through when you have pain. I did it for my total knee replacement but I had pain killers so that helped somewhat. SEnd some warmth up this way so we have snow melting please!! have a great day everyone..tonight is water aerobics for exercise..

[JustJo]

hey scoote...

listen to jo...


Yeah...that ^^^ :cheesy:

I bought a corned beef but don't know how to cook it any suggestions anyone?? Do you boil it with the cabbage together or make them separate?



Rinse your corned beef off, put it in a big heavy pan, cover it with water and simmer. After an hour or two, you can peel and put in potatoes and carrots....simmer until they're almost tender....then cut your cabbage into big chunks and toss that in too. When the cabbage is tender, you're ready to eat. :)

http://www.leahsantello.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/yogurt-parfait.jpg

Good morning everyone :)

I thought we could use a healthy breakfast....how about yogurt, granola and fruit? And, of course, coffee.....lots of coffee! :coffee:

Scoote had physical therapy this morning...3 days a week for a month...so she had to get a super early start. Poor thing....she's not a morning person at all, so that's extra tough.

I've got a full day of conference calls and paperwork....my work load has definitely increased since my co-worker left and I took on his projects too. I also got selected for the Six Sigma green belt training :cheer: ....so I have some online coursework to do for that, then a couple week-long trips to AZ for classes. Great for the resume, and the work experience, and will come in handy on my job....but it does make the schedule a bit tougher in the short run!

Rooster is having super long days at school (9 a.m. until after 6 p.m.) each day...getting ready for his Odyssey of the Mind competition this Saturday. I know he'll be glad when it eases back up too. That's a long work day for a kid.

Hope you all have a great day! :rrose:

and :lips: to my sweetie...

[lipstixgal]

Yeah...that ^^^ :cheesy:



Rinse your corned beef off, put it in a big heavy pan, cover it with water and simmer. After an hour or two, you can peel and put in potatoes and carrots....simmer until they're almost tender....then cut your cabbage into big chunks and toss that in too. When the cabbage is tender, you're ready to eat. :)

http://www.leahsantello.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/yogurt-parfait.jpg

Good morning everyone :)

I thought we could use a healthy breakfast....how about yogurt, granola and fruit? And, of course, coffee.....lots of coffee! :coffee:

Scoote had physical therapy this morning...3 days a week for a month...so she had to get a super early start. Poor thing....she's not a morning person at all, so that's extra tough.

I've got a full day of conference calls and paperwork....my work load has definitely increased since my co-worker left and I took on his projects too. I also got selected for the Six Sigma green belt training :cheer: ....so I have some online coursework to do for that, then a couple week-long trips to AZ for classes. Great for the resume, and the work experience, and will come in handy on my job....but it does make the schedule a bit tougher in the short run!

Rooster is having super long days at school (9 a.m. until after 6 p.m.) each day...getting ready for his Odyssey of the Mind competition this Saturday. I know he'll be glad when it eases back up too. That's a long work day for a kid.

Hope you all have a great day! :rrose:

and :lips: to my sweetie...

Jo thank you so much that is really helpful trying to eat some more veggies for weight loss!! so far I lost 7 lbs but have more to go..I hope everyone is having a good morning so far I already worked out, did doggy care and let the dogs out and fed them and now its time to do some housework in a little while..yay for me..Good luck on Six Sigma green belt training in AZ!!

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Lipstix on the weight loss!!!

Zimmy

Jo thank you so much that is really helpful trying to eat some more veggies for weight loss!! so far I lost 7 lbs but have more to go..I hope everyone is having a good morning so far I already worked out, did doggy care and let the dogs out and fed them and now its time to do some housework in a little while..yay for me..Good luck on Six Sigma green belt training in AZ!!

[lipstixgal]

Congrats Lipstix on the weight loss!!!

Zimmy

Thanks Zimmy it is hard work to lose it!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

It is a gorgeous day here in Daytona Beach. The sun is out and there is a chill in the air, but wonderful... I had my lunch early and I'm not sure what to have before my history class starts at 2pm. I have an apple in my lunch bag, so I will have that. It felt good to go power walking yesterday before class. I'm trying to cut back on how much coffee I drink on a daily basis. I didn't know, that home brewed coffee has more caffeine in it, than a latte from Starbucks.

I'm off to finish reading my history textbook chapter that is due today.

Hugs,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

You are welcome! When I lost my original 60lbs, mo one recognized me. It has been a struggle to keep the weight off, but that hard work is with it, knowing, that I went from a size 18W in women's pants to a size 15 in juniors feels great! I have gained four pounds since my grandma passed, but I will lose it!


Good luck,

Zimmy

Thanks Zimmy it is hard work to lose it!!

[JustJo]

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone! :)

http://www.eden4hampers.co.uk/upload/product/main/gourmet-muffins8-main.jpg

Just got back from my doctor's appointment and have 13 minutes until my first conference call...so it's a bowl of high-fiber oatmeal for me (although I'd rather have a chocolate muffin....yummy)...and a quick hello :cheesy:

Busy day today...doctor, Rooster's Honor Roll presentation, plus lots of stuff for work too. Doctor went alright, but she hemmed and hawed about upping my meds...and then decided that what I needed was a low carb diet...sigh. She's right, but it's no fun. :(

Hope you all have a great day... :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

I'm going to join you on the low carb diet. It's been a hectic last few days. I am withdrawing from my classes, the school messed up my financial aid and if I want to remain in class, I have to pay out of pocket.

I cannot wait to find a job! Congrats to Rooster for making the honor roll!!!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone! :)

http://www.eden4hampers.co.uk/upload/product/main/gourmet-muffins8-main.jpg

Just got back from my doctor's appointment and have 13 minutes until my first conference call...so it's a bowl of high-fiber oatmeal for me (although I'd rather have a chocolate muffin....yummy)...and a quick hello :cheesy:

Busy day today...doctor, Rooster's Honor Roll presentation, plus lots of stuff for work too. Doctor went alright, but she hemmed and hawed about upping my meds...and then decided that what I needed was a low carb diet...sigh. She's right, but it's no fun. :(

Hope you all have a great day... :gimmehug:

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

I'm going to join you on the low carb diet. It's been a hectic last few days. I am withdrawing from my classes, the school messed up my financial aid and if I want to remain in class, I have to pay out of pocket.

I cannot wait to find a job! Congrats to Rooster for making the honor roll!!!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

Good Afternoon Jo and Zimmy!! Just went to the grocery store for more diet food its expensive to lose weight but low carb is the way to go and exercise too. Too bad Zimmy about you having to withdraw from classes maybe you could take out a loan to stay in school I don't know that helped me I didn't get financial aid because of my degree in Biology so no government funding..like Pell grants and the like. Congrats to Rooster for making the honor roll!!

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

Breakfast is ready...

http://www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/breakfast4.jpg

I'll be spending the morning doing phone interviews on two prospective candidates for my ex-colleague's job. Kind of fun that I get to have final say on my new co-worker! :cheesy:

Zimmy, that just stinks about having to withdraw from classes! I can't believe the school messed that up! :( Especially after you've done so much work already.....grrrrrrrrrrr!

I'm back to trying to be good on my eating habits...low carb is tough for me, but we can all support each other. :rrose:

This is going to be an exciting weekend...Rooster has his Odyssey of the Mind competition tomorrow all day....then I'm off in the evening to pick up my best friend at the airport. She's staying until Tuesday evening and I can't wait to see her again and for Scoote to meet her!

We also got the official "message in a bottle" from Scoote's work...and all of her hard work is paying off big time. They are officially taking us to the Bahamas for 5 days, and staying at the Atlantis. I sooooo cannot wait...it's going to be wonderful!

I better get back to work, but wanted to come wish you all a great day and a happy Friday! :gimmehug:

:kissy: for my sweetie....

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

I have to talk to the director of the academics department. The academic advisor I spoke to, told me to switch from the a.s. program to the a.a. program, when I did that, the school revoked my student loans. So now, I have to appeal to the school, so I can withdraw and I still have to pay the school almost $800, for my textbooks and the refund I received.

How was Rooster's honor roll confirmation?

Have fun,

Zimmy

Good morning everyone :)

Breakfast is ready...

http://www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/breakfast4.jpg

I'll be spending the morning doing phone interviews on two prospective candidates for my ex-colleague's job. Kind of fun that I get to have final say on my new co-worker! :cheesy:

Zimmy, that just stinks about having to withdraw from classes! I can't believe the school messed that up! :( Especially after you've done so much work already.....grrrrrrrrrrr!

I'm back to trying to be good on my eating habits...low carb is tough for me, but we can all support each other. :rrose:

This is going to be an exciting weekend...Rooster has his Odyssey of the Mind competition tomorrow all day....then I'm off in the evening to pick up my best friend at the airport. She's staying until Tuesday evening and I can't wait to see her again and for Scoote to meet her!

We also got the official "message in a bottle" from Scoote's work...and all of her hard work is paying off big time. They are officially taking us to the Bahamas for 5 days, and staying at the Atlantis. I sooooo cannot wait...it's going to be wonderful!

I better get back to work, but wanted to come wish you all a great day and a happy Friday! :gimmehug:

:kissy: for my sweetie....

[lipstixgal]

Good morning everyone :)

Breakfast is ready...

http://www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/breakfast4.jpg

I'll be spending the morning doing phone interviews on two prospective candidates for my ex-colleague's job. Kind of fun that I get to have final say on my new co-worker! :cheesy:

Zimmy, that just stinks about having to withdraw from classes! I can't believe the school messed that up! :( Especially after you've done so much work already.....grrrrrrrrrrr!

I'm back to trying to be good on my eating habits...low carb is tough for me, but we can all support each other. :rrose:

This is going to be an exciting weekend...Rooster has his Odyssey of the Mind competition tomorrow all day....then I'm off in the evening to pick up my best friend at the airport. She's staying until Tuesday evening and I can't wait to see her again and for Scoote to meet her!

We also got the official "message in a bottle" from Scoote's work...and all of her hard work is paying off big time. They are officially taking us to the Bahamas for 5 days, and staying at the Atlantis. I sooooo cannot wait...it's going to be wonderful!

I better get back to work, but wanted to come wish you all a great day and a happy Friday! :gimmehug:

:kissy: for my sweetie....

Good Afternoon everyone..sounds like a fun weekend Jo and you seeing your best friend that is always good to have a good friends...had a tough time getting the dog to take his thyroid meds this morning so went to the vet's office and asked what to do so they said try baby food. So off I go to get the baby food from the grocery store. Its always something..Zimmy sorry about the mess with school but they are at fault I don't think you should have to pay anything but maybe the textbooks I don't know...its lunch time and I am getting hungry so off to fix lunch..its salmon and a salad..

[rlin]

wowsers!!!
lovn the good stuff happening for yas jo and scoote!

i love atlantis... i just wanna make sure you know to be careful if you hop across the water to explore the rest of the islands...
they can be not too friendly of us types...

B

[Lady Pamela]

Good afternoon everyone!
Just stopping by to say hi,have a cup of coffee and see how everyone has been.
Brought by a yummy cake to share for all you chocolate lovers..YUMMMY!

http://www.roeserscakes.com/wedding/chocolate-fantasy-l.jpg


Ya all probably thought I fell off the face of the eartn..lol I didn't.
Just have had some medical issues keeping me busy..lol

Anyway, have a wonderful day and know I was thinking bout ya!

[Zimmeh]

Have a good night Everyone!!!

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Today is a wonderful day here in Florida! It's a turkey, Swiss cheese on rye bread kind of lunch with apple juice. In less than a month, I will be moving back to Orlando and hopefully, I will be able to find a job.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Good Evening everyone!! How was everyone's day? nothing much doing here today, kinda cold and we are expecting rain again, it seems like the precipitation never ends here...I went to petsmart to buy dog food and got some good food for the dog. Some kind of raw food diet that is beef with brown rice and you slice off a piece and cut it into pieces the dog loved it!! have a great night

[scootebaby]

hey hey kitcheneers...thought i'd stop by and touch base with everyone since my sweetie is on her wat to Orlando to pick up her best friend from airport...she is so excited that shje is coming,so i dont think she will be around for a few days..

for me between work and PT and just life by the time i get home im too tired to really post and stuff...didnt want u all to think i was being rude or something...lol

R....yes Jo making me healthier and me corrupting her a lil does balance pretty well...and we are even corrupting the others kids...she has my Prince eating broccoli *gag* and i have her son learning to be a smart ass AND :passinggas: openly and proudly :lol2:

my day has been uneventful--to the point i almost feel bad for blowing the whole day....planned on sleeping in,was up by 9:15...crusing thru the channels i see a marathon for Empty Nest (Kristy mMcNichol was my hugest crush ever) so been watching that on and off,took a nap then me and the Prince went to see "I am Number Four" my choice and for a change we BOTH liked it...was actually pretty good...i'd recommend it to anyone wondering :)

hope everyone is enjoying their weekend....it has been beautiful,warm and sunny here,and i think me and Jo and her BF will be hitting some beach tomorrow

so hope everyone has a good night and i'll see y'all when i see y'all

[JustJo]

yes Jo making me healthier and me corrupting her a lil does balance pretty well...and we are even corrupting the others kids...she has my Prince eating broccoli *gag* and i have her son learning to be a smart ass AND :passinggas: openly and proudly :lol2:


:giggle: Unfortunately...true!

Good morning everyone :bringcoffee: Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

Annie is still snoozing so I popped in to say hey and let you all know I may be AWOL for the next day or two as she and I enjoy catching up with each other. Haven't seen her since August when I moved....and it feels like a hundred years since we talked...and also like it was last week. Isn't that the way it always is with good friends?

Hugs to you all....enjoy!

[lipstixgal]

:giggle: Unfortunately...true!

Good morning everyone :bringcoffee: Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

Annie is still snoozing so I popped in to say hey and let you all know I may be AWOL for the next day or two as she and I enjoy catching up with each other. Haven't seen her since August when I moved....and it feels like a hundred years since we talked...and also like it was last week. Isn't that the way it always is with good friends?

Hugs to you all....enjoy!

good morning Jo!! I'm glad your friend made it down there alright and you are having fun with her and catching up!! Its a nice day today in Florida I checked the weather and I wouldn't mind being there myself. Its a lazy morning here in NJ, dogs up late and a late start to the day. I already had coffee and now its breakfast time for me. Just some cleaning up the dishes and resting I have an interview tomorrow with Englewood Hospital for a temp position for some experience on the resume!! I hope they like me!!:blink: Have a great day everyone!!

[Zimmeh]

Hope you all have a wonderful night and a good start to your morning.

Jo and Scoote, if that fire is close to you, be safe and leave if they evacuate you all. This fire reminds me of the firestorm of 1998, when mist of Volusia County, Brevard County and Flagler County was on fire.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am thinking it's an oatmeal morning with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juice.

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am thinking it's an oatmeal morning with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juice.

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

That sounds great Zimmy I'll have some coffee if you please..how is the kitcheneers doing today?? I guess Jo is having too good of a time visiting with her friend which is good for her...its a brisk day here today but hey its March Yay for that winter is almost over with and bring on Spring..Whoo Hoo We had a winter from hell this year..hopefully no more snow will be coming our way..

[rlin]

so... since the stroke i have been pretty damned good about doing things that are good for me...
such as eating oatmeal almost every single morning...
im wondering if i eat ham or bacon with... it will they just cancel each other out or will i hafta try harder still???

[lipstixgal]

so... since the stroke i have been pretty damned good about doing things that are good for me...
such as eating oatmeal almost every single morning...
im wondering if i eat ham or bacon with... it will they just cancel each other out or will i hafta try harder still???

Bacon has a lot of fat eat turkey bacon instead for protein if that is what you are looking for??

[Zimmeh]

Have you tried the Chobani brand of Greek yogurt? It has less sugar and calories than Yoplait yogurt. I think it is Kosher too.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

That sounds great Zimmy I'll have some coffee if you please..how is the kitcheneers doing today?? I guess Jo is having too good of a time visiting with her friend which is good for her...its a brisk day here today but hey its March Yay for that winter is almost over with and bring on Spring..Whoo Hoo We had a winter from hell this year..hopefully no more snow will be coming our way..

[lipstixgal]

Have you tried the Chobani brand of Greek yogurt? It has less sugar and calories than Yoplait yogurt. I think it is Kosher too.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

Yes I have tried and love it and it does have less calories then yoplait yogurt and less sugar. I buy the plain and add splenda to mine and cinnamon...thanks

[rlin]

Bacon has a lot of fat eat turkey bacon instead for protein if that is what you are looking for??
HA!
i am looking for salt! good ol fashioned pork!!! my fav food... sigh...
luckily... turkey is my 2d fav!
thank you!
uhm... you know a way to make the turkey one crispy???

[JustJo]

Good evening all :)

Long last few days and I'm pooped, but happy. It was soooo nice to see my best friend and to have her here. We went to the beach, spent hours sitting on the patio with coffee talking, and spent today (her last day here) in Orlando at Universal..mostly in the new Harry Potter section. Very, very fun! I sure hope she can come again soon, and stay longer too.

Back to work and the regular schedule tomorrow.

Good night all! Sweet dreams. :rrose:

[Phun1]

the dessert is the best part..you will need a good dessert wine, I'll bring a bottle!:chocolate:

[JustJo]

Good evening all, and welcome to the kitchen Phun! :)

It was a long and challenging day for me today...getting caught up after being away from work for 2 days, especially now that my work load is heavier. Scoote had a long day too...started early with PT and she's still not home yet. :(

It was really wonderful to see my friend, but I have to confess that she's very much on my mind and I'm worried about her health and happiness.

I made a yummy dinner...fried chicken breasts, mashed potatoes and broccoli. My friend taught me a new way to do the fried chicken that I just love. I've always struggled to get it done, not burned, and it takes too much oil, plus a lot of babysitting right up til the end and makes such a big mess.

She told me to mix the flour with season salt and pepper (nothing else), heat canola oil in a heavy pan and put the chicken in just until it's lightly brown on both sides. Then you put it into a baking pan and into a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. It comes out perfect, makes little mess, and leaves plenty of time to make the veggies, etc. to go with it without all the stress of splattering oil on the stove. :)

Hope you're all having a good evening....and I'll be back if I can stay awake. :giggle:

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

Ok I do not cook much becuase by the time I get home from work I am tired But my sweetie loves to cook and everything has to be from scratch and fresh no cans or frozen. She recently mailed me a Ninja machine so that when she is at home she could create all the wonderful receipts she learns on the cooking channel:cooking: So I will be sharing with you all how delicious all her cooking is and I hope I do not gain weight:weightshock: By the way you could check out the machine its call the Ninja and you could make almost anything from bread to fruit smoothies by just changing the blades, mixer and containers

www.ninjakitchen.com

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jo Jo,

Thank you for the cooking tip! I will have to try it! I made tip steaks cut into quarters with frozen broccoli and carrots. It was delicious!

Hope Scoote made it home safely!

Zimmy

Good evening all, and welcome to the kitchen Phun! :)

It was a long and challenging day for me today...getting caught up after being away from work for 2 days, especially now that my work load is heavier. Scoote had a long day too...started early with PT and she's still not home yet. :(

It was really wonderful to see my friend, but I have to confess that she's very much on my mind and I'm worried about her health and happiness.

I made a yummy dinner...fried chicken breasts, mashed potatoes and broccoli. My friend taught me a new way to do the fried chicken that I just love. I've always struggled to get it done, not burned, and it takes too much oil, plus a lot of babysitting right up til the end and makes such a big mess.

She told me to mix the flour with season salt and pepper (nothing else), heat canola oil in a heavy pan and put the chicken in just until it's lightly brown on both sides. Then you put it into a baking pan and into a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. It comes out perfect, makes little mess, and leaves plenty of time to make the veggies, etc. to go with it without all the stress of splattering oil on the stove. :)

Hope you're all having a good evening....and I'll be back if I can stay awake. :giggle:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

It's a gorgeous day here and I cannot wait to go outside!

I am thinking of fresh fruit, toast, coffee, tea and juice for breakfast.

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

:bringcoffee: Good morning everyone! :)

Coffee is on and breakfast is ready...

http://www.turbobocce.com/marvinseasefan/breakfast.jpg

I'm swamped in work...trying to get caught up after taking a couple days off. Luckily, we have a good candidate for the job vacancy...so getting that filled will take some of the overflow off of me.

The Prince is home sick (day 2), so I made him some fresh-squeezed orange and tangerine juice, and am getting ready to start some homemade soup.

Hope you all have a great day! :cheesy:

[cinderella]

...to get my hands on that Ninja machine, and you!!! ;)

Howdy Jo, and all, it'a been a looooong time!

It's true, I love to cook - it's one of my great passions. Just put me in the kitchen, and I'm a happy girl.

It's also true that I make everything from scratch - fresh herbs, fruits, veggies, etc. I like making my own sauces, for pastas and anything that requires a sauce. I like making my own mayonaise too. I do occassionally use frozen or canned, but try to avoid it - thinking of God-knows-what goes in these foods to process & preserve them, gives me the willies!

I'm addicted to the Food Network (cooking) channel, and watch it everyday. Ina Garten is my goddess - I also love Ann Burrell, and many others. I download their recipes, and have tried many - they are all fantastic.

I just indulged in a pricey Le Crueset enamaled dutch oven - can't wait to make some home-made chile in it, and all sorts of wonderful things.

Ok, I think I'm officially on a rant/roll...but when it comes to cooking - I'm all over it! p.s. I make some to-die-for Puerto Rican dishes too - nothing like 'soul'/comfort food to warm the cockles of any butch's heart!!! Remember girls, a way to a myn's heart is thru hys tummy - well, most of the time, lol. :)


Ok I do not cook much becuase by the time I get home from work I am tired But my sweetie loves to cook and everything has to be from scratch and fresh no cans or frozen. She recently mailed me a Ninja machine so that when she is at home she could create all the wonderful receipts she learns on the cooking channel:cooking: So I will be sharing with you all how delicious all her cooking is and I hope I do not gain weight:weightshock: By the way you could check out the machine its call the Ninja and you could make almost anything from bread to fruit smoothies by just changing the blades, mixer and containers

www.ninjakitchen.com

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the thread Sweet Amor and Cinderella :)

All I can say is TGIF....it's been a long week, have a busy day today, and am getting ready to take off on Sunday for a week-long training session in AZ. Poor Scoote is going to have her hands full with the house and the kids and work...

I'm in the mood for one of these...anyone else?

http://www.nuffy.net/pics/cool/coffee-art/cappuccino_art_09.jpg

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the thread Sweet Amor and Cinderella :)

All I can say is TGIF....it's been a long week, have a busy day today, and am getting ready to take off on Sunday for a week-long training session in AZ. Poor Scoote is going to have her hands full with the house and the kids and work...

I'm in the mood for one of these...anyone else?

http://www.nuffy.net/pics/cool/coffee-art/cappuccino_art_09.jpg

Oh man...I hate it when my pic vanishes....grrrrrr

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Jo Jo,

The picture devil came and took it away...How was your Friday? I spent the day hanging out with my mom and helping out at her shop. Have you ever watched this show on TruTV called Lizard Lick Towing? This dude is nuts! The mess he says makes me miss hearing the old sayings my grandma used to say. My dad who passed, his family was from the mountains of Alabama and they had some wild sayings.

Have a good night and if you dont get back in here, have a safe trip to Arizona!

Zimmy

Oh man...I hate it when my pic vanishes....grrrrrr

[lipstixgal]

Just popping in here to say have a good evening all. I'm going back into the city for the second time in one week. I guess these dates I am having are going on and on. I'm happy she is very sweet and nice too. We are going to dinner in Village probably and having a nice evening together!! I will give more details tomorrow when I get back. I'm pooped from the day..good night all.

[Zimmeh]

Hola Everyone!

I am thinking of Chicken Marsala for dinner with Girl Scout cookies for dessert! Twenty-six days and counting before I move back to Orlando!!!!

Be back soon,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Just a fly-by hello....getting my suitcase packed, finishing up online coursework, and generally getting set to head out tomorrow.

Have fun all! :)

[Zimmeh]

Have a safe trip!

Zimmy

Just a fly-by hello....getting my suitcase packed, finishing up online coursework, and generally getting set to head out tomorrow.

Have fun all! :)

[JustJo]

Thanks Zimmy! :)

I'm safely arrived, but soooo tired...and an early start tomorrow.
Waiting for dinner to show up (my body thinks I'm eating dinner at midnight :seeingstars:)....unpacking the suitcase...and then it's off to bed for me.

Hope you all had a great weekend. :rrose:

:lips: for my sweetie....I miss you already...

[Zimmeh]

Afternoon Everyone,

I hope you all are having a wonderful day and a good week so far! I am heading over to Orlando in a bit, I have a job interview tomorrow and I am so excited!

Chocolate and Girl Scout Cookies for all!!!!

Zimmy

[scootebaby]

Hey Jen...good luck on your interview--hope it goes great for ya! :)

hello to the rest of the kitcheneers...i figured since JO is out of state for the week,and cant drop in as often id come by and stock the pantry and fridge with all kinds of goodies...even got some healthy crap for those who are trying to do their body right....:lol2:

hope everyone is enjoying this hump day...its a beautiful,windy day here in south florida..business is slow as hell,and with Jo in classes all day i have very little to do.

so i was just talking to my daydriver about the overpriced($43) birthday cake she bought her son recently for his birthday and how they messed it up...i said i wouldnt have spent that much on a cake to which she replied "well i get X amount of food stamps so it didnt really cost me anything,but they still shoulda gave me my money back
:blah: was all i could do at the moment

anyway guess i should go earn my buck ol five for the day!

take care of yourselves and have a great afternoon

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon everyone!! Zimmy good luck on the job interview tomorrow and how is everyone today?? I had a nice evening out on Saturday night with my "friend" we are really enjoying each others company and will see each other on Friday again. I am cooking and getting the house ready for her arrival so iiiiit is good so far. I like her and I think she likes me too, she is bringing her dog which is a Jack Russell Terrier too so that is good..three dogs in the house oh boy!!

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Gail and have fun on Friday! Three dogs is going to be interesting. Starbucks called me on my way to Orlando, and now I have a job interview with them on Sunday!

Have a good night,

Zimmy

Good Afternoon everyone!! Zimmy good luck on the job interview tomorrow and how is everyone today?? I had a nice evening out on Saturday night with my "friend" we are really enjoying each others company and will see each other on Friday again. I am cooking and getting the house ready for her arrival so iiiiit is good so far. I like her and I think she likes me too, she is bringing her dog which is a Jack Russell Terrier too so that is good..three dogs in the house oh boy!!

[JustJo]

Good evening everyone :)

It's being a long week...lots of studying...and my brain hurts.
They treat us well though...nice hotel, yummy lunches and lots of friendly people.

I'll be glad to get home though!
Hope you're all having a good week....and good luck on that interview Zimmy! Let us know how it goes... :rrose:

:lips: baby.....miss you

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

My interview was ok. The guy interviewing me, lost my application, couldn't remember calling me or knowing my name. I have mixed feelings in regards to the job, but I'm not going to put all of my eggs into one basket. I still have my interview on Sunday with Starbucks and I'm hoping that will be a lot better.

I am thinking of pancakes for breakfast!!!

Have fun in Arizona Jo Jo!!!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and breakfast is ready!

http://www.thesunblog.com/gourmetgal/breakfast-burrito.jpg

I'm finally feeling like myself again after my long week. I got in yesterday morning, but pretty much napped on and off all day...stumbled around a little in the evening to get laundry going and make "breakfast for dinner" of scrambled eggs and french toast. I was worried I wouldn't sleep last night since I slept so much during the day, but needn't have...I slept like a rock all night.

Sunday morning...so let's all send Zimmy good vibes for that Starbuck's interview! :goodluck: I hope you get it and can get moved back to Orlando where you want to be!

Hope you're all having a nice weekend....I'm waiting for the kittens to make an appearance, demanding tuna. :giggle:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Thank you and I am hoping to get the job!!! Glad you made it back home safely and those time zone changes can mess your internal clock up. I cannot wait to move back and I have been here in Orlando since Wednesday and I have had a blast! Friday night, myself, Matt and a few of his colleagues from DeVry went to the movies and saw, Battle Los Angeles. It was a good movie and Michelle Rodriguez kicked butt! I spent the day yesterday applying for jobs all throughout Orlando and even into Altamonte Springs. I even applied for a job at IKEA. That would be a bad idea if I got the job there, I would be broke...

I have to start getting ready soon for my interview and I am getting nervous...

Hugs to all of you and have fun and I will let you know what they say!!!!

Zimmy

:chocolate::tea::cherry:

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and breakfast is ready!

http://www.thesunblog.com/gourmetgal/breakfast-burrito.jpg

I'm finally feeling like myself again after my long week. I got in yesterday morning, but pretty much napped on and off all day...stumbled around a little in the evening to get laundry going and make "breakfast for dinner" of scrambled eggs and french toast. I was worried I wouldn't sleep last night since I slept so much during the day, but needn't have...I slept like a rock all night.

Sunday morning...so let's all send Zimmy good vibes for that Starbuck's interview! :goodluck: I hope you get it and can get moved back to Orlando where you want to be!

Hope you're all having a nice weekend....I'm waiting for the kittens to make an appearance, demanding tuna. :giggle:

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Thank you and I am hoping to get the job!!! Glad you made it back home safely and those time zone changes can mess your internal clock up. I cannot wait to move back and I have been here in Orlando since Wednesday and I have had a blast! Friday night, myself, Matt and a few of his colleagues from DeVry went to the movies and saw, Battle Los Angeles. It was a good movie and Michelle Rodriguez kicked butt! I spent the day yesterday applying for jobs all throughout Orlando and even into Altamonte Springs. I even applied for a job at IKEA. That would be a bad idea if I got the job there, I would be broke...

I have to start getting ready soon for my interview and I am getting nervous...

Hugs to all of you and have fun and I will let you know what they say!!!!

Zimmy

:chocolate::tea::cherry:

Good Morning and good luck Zimmy on the Starbucks interview. Sounds like Orlando is fun to me Yay..Jo glad you made it home safe and sound and back in Florida with your family..I'm getting ready to go to fabric store I think for some denim, need to make a skirt and don't really have any on hand.

Hugs all around to everyone!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful start to your work week! I gave another job interview in Orlando on Thursday at the Vera Bradley Outlet store! I should know by the end of the week if I got the job at Starbucks!

How about French Toast for breakfast?

Have fun,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on, and I'm with Zimmy....I think french toast sounds yummy!

http://www.jdfoods.net/upload/1276895333-Bacon%20French%20Toast.jpg

I'm just working away...dishwasher is running...topping off the pool (never realized how much evaporates)...sending emails...scheduling meetings...regular sort of a day. :)

It's going to be a busy stretch for me at work for awhile now with the Lean 6 Sigma training. Our projects run through summer (probably middle or end)...with weekly mentoring sessions, homework, another week of training in April...it's a lot, but it's really going to be worth it.

Luckily, we've hired a replacement for my fellow project manager that left...and he starts at the end of the month. He won't take on any projects right away and will be shadowing me for a bit (so my work will go up rather than down for a little while), but I think he's one that will come up to speed pretty quickly.

Sending positive job-finding energy your way Zimmy :goodluck: ...and hope you all have a great day. :gimmehug:

:lips: for my sweetie...

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

Dinner is served!!!! Baked chicken breast and macaroni and cheese!!!

Jo Jo, glad to hear that you won't have to do the work of you and your old coworker! Thank you for the good energy. This is a brand new Vera Bradley store that I am interviewing for and I'm hoping to walk out with a job!

Have a wonderful night,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Happy Saint Patricks Day!!!! I found a wonderful Irish Breakfast for us and there is Bailey's Irish Creme in the fridge to go with our coffee!!

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t191/LydiaDianne/Motivational/IrishBreakfast.jpg

Have a wonderful day, I have my job interview with Vera Bradley today..woohoo...It is a brand new store, so I may walk out with a job..

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good afternoon! :)

Not sure I'm up to Guinness on my cereal :giggle: , but I'll take the Bailey's for my coffee for sure!

http://www.n2overstock.com/recipes/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Baileys-Coffee.jpg

I've been so ridiculously busy for work that it's almost funny. Making progress though!

Crossing fingers on the Vera Bradley job for you Zimmy! :goodluck: That would be great, especially at a new store...lots of opportunities.

Scoote and I were looking at pics online of where we get to go in the Bahamas. It looks absolutely wonderful, and I just can't wait! We're going to be a little crowded with two teenage boys, but I've already said that anyone who whines will be locked in the closet for an hour! With all that fun stuff to do...water park, water slides, dolphins, a spa.....ahhhhhhhhhh....gonna be great. (Note to self....take debit card from Scoote before letting her into the casino). :cheesy:

Hope you're all having a great day. It's gorgeous here, and I'd rather be in the pool...but it's back to the computer for now. :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

I agree with you and I feel really good about the interview! The girl who came in right behind me, had open toed sandals and a Jean skirt on. I will know by Monday whether or not I get the job. The position I applied for is a full time position and they pay $11.88 an hour to start. That is $0.53 more than I was making at the bookstore.

Your trip sounds like it is going to be fun!

Hugs to you all!!

Zimmy

Good afternoon! :)

Not sure I'm up to Guinness on my cereal :giggle: , but I'll take the Bailey's for my coffee for sure!

http://www.n2overstock.com/recipes/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Baileys-Coffee.jpg

I've been so ridiculously busy for work that it's almost funny. Making progress though!

Crossing fingers on the Vera Bradley job for you Zimmy! :goodluck: That would be great, especially at a new store...lots of opportunities.

Scoote and I were looking at pics online of where we get to go in the Bahamas. It looks absolutely wonderful, and I just can't wait! We're going to be a little crowded with two teenage boys, but I've already said that anyone who whines will be locked in the closet for an hour! With all that fun stuff to do...water park, water slides, dolphins, a spa.....ahhhhhhhhhh....gonna be great. (Note to self....take debit card from Scoote before letting her into the casino). :cheesy:

Hope you're all having a great day. It's gorgeous here, and I'd rather be in the pool...but it's back to the computer for now. :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Sweet dreams Everyone and have see you all in the morning!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Sweet dreams Zimmy... :alarm:

We had a long but fun day today...started with a run to Scoote's work...she had to work an hour, so I had coffee and breakfast and read a book until she was ready. Then we were off to a big community yard sale in the park....got a yellow/orange canna lily, candle holders, a blue and white speckled bowl shaped like a heart, 2 sterling silver rings (one with onyx, one with amethyst), baseball cards and more...

After that we stopped for a hamburger, then off to the beach at low tide. Wading out in the water, finding shells, soaking up some sun....wonderful. Then stopped for an ice cream on the way home...

The new pool cleaner had been delivered by the time we got there, so I got it all assembled and installed...think it's going to really help keep the pool nice.

Just got back from dinner...and I'm pooped! :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Well, no word on the Vera Bradley job, which means that I probably didn't get it. I broke down and cried yesterday, knowing that it is going to take me longer to find a job, than I thought it would. I will be moving this weekend, and I am thankful for it.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a good start to your week.

Zimmy

[JustJo]

(((((( Zimmy ))))))....that just stinks honey...I know how much you wanted that job. :( Once you get moved back to Orlando it'll be better, I'm sure. This sounds crazy, but have you applied at Disney? They have bazillions of retail positions in the parks...

:bringcoffee: I'm putting on a big pot of coffee....and I think we need this for breakfast today to make ourselves feel better...

http://static.ifood.tv/files/Jewish%20Coffee%20Cake.jpg

Things are going well for me...busy, but good. I did have one bummer bit yesterday. My awesome, amazing, knows everything in the project management world mentor has resigned, so that's the end of our sessions. I feel totally grateful for having had her ear and advice for a year and I've learned an amazing amount, but I know there was a lot more brain there for me to pick still. Sigh... I know she's been mega-stressed and unhappy there for awhile though, so it's best for her, no doubt, and I wish her all the best. Some other company will be very lucky to get her.

My mother arrives for a short visit on Saturday evening *stress*....not sure what we're going to do while she's here. Normally she's incredibly active but her health has been suffering, and I'm only now learning the extent of it (as she realizes she can't keep lying to me when I'll be seeing her so soon). All I can say is poor Scoote and the Prince...they have no idea what they're in for. :seeingstars:

Time for me to deliver the Rooster to school....hope you all have a wonderful day! :gimmehug:

And :lips: to you :alarm: baby...

[Zimmeh]

((((Jo Jo)))),

I have been looking at Universal Studios and Dusney. I think once I move to Orlando, it will be easier to find a job. I called the Vera recruiter back yesterday and left her a message. I still can't understand how you could interview everyone in one day and make your final decision in two days. That is why I still have hope for that job. I had a phone interview on Monday with Harry and David chocolate store. I am hoping with my experience at Godiva, will help me with that. I am still considering taking my bachelor's degree off of my resume.

If you and the family feel up to it, maybe we can have brunch at The Cheesecake Factory in Orlando on Sunday?


Hugs and have fun today,

Zimmy

(((((( Zimmy ))))))....that just stinks honey...I know how much you wanted that job. :( Once you get moved back to Orlando it'll be better, I'm sure. This sounds crazy, but have you applied at Disney? They have bazillions of retail positions in the parks...

:bringcoffee: I'm putting on a big pot of coffee....and I think we need this for breakfast today to make ourselves feel better...

http://static.ifood.tv/files/Jewish%20Coffee%20Cake.jpg

Things are going well for me...busy, but good. I did have one bummer bit yesterday. My awesome, amazing, knows everything in the project management world mentor has resigned, so that's the end of our sessions. I feel totally grateful for having had her ear and advice for a year and I've learned an amazing amount, but I know there was a lot more brain there for me to pick still. Sigh... I know she's been mega-stressed and unhappy there for awhile though, so it's best for her, no doubt, and I wish her all the best. Some other company will be very lucky to get her.

My mother arrives for a short visit on Saturday evening *stress*....not sure what we're going to do while she's here. Normally she's incredibly active but her health has been suffering, and I'm only now learning the extent of it (as she realizes she can't keep lying to me when I'll be seeing her so soon). All I can say is poor Scoote and the Prince...they have no idea what they're in for. :seeingstars:

Time for me to deliver the Rooster to school....hope you all have a wonderful day! :gimmehug:

And :lips: to you :alarm: baby...

[JustJo]

Hey Zimmy,

Hope the moving goes well...I have my fingers crossed for you on the job too...and that everything goes smoothly!

We won't be able to do this Sunday, because my mother is arriving Saturday night for a short visit. Not sure what she's going to be up to, because her health has been pretty bad lately.

I'd love to take a raincheck and do it another Sunday though.
First, because I'd like to catch up with you again, and second because I adore the Cheesecake Factory and didn't know they did brunch!!! How was this secret kept from me all these years???

:bringcoffee: Putting the extra big pot of extra strong coffee on to help Zimmy with her move....and good morning to everyone who pops in! :)


((((Jo Jo)))),

I have been looking at Universal Studios and Dusney. I think once I move to Orlando, it will be easier to find a job. I called the Vera recruiter back yesterday and left her a message. I still can't understand how you could interview everyone in one day and make your final decision in two days. That is why I still have hope for that job. I had a phone interview on Monday with Harry and David chocolate store. I am hoping with my experience at Godiva, will help me with that. I am still considering taking my bachelor's degree off of my resume.

If you and the family feel up to it, maybe we can have brunch at The Cheesecake Factory in Orlando on Sunday?


Hugs and have fun today,

Zimmy

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning JO and everyone else!! It has been a cleaning weekend so far my gf and I are cleaning up everything in time for Pesach (passover) sooo it has been busy. We ae planning some things to do too to have some fun later on in the weekend. Have fun today everyone!! Zimmy good luck with the job search its no picnic I know I have been applying for jobs in the medical field and got bubcus so far.

[Zimmeh]

Thank you both and I had my little Saturn SL1 packed up with boxes and was able to get those to Orlando yesterday! I was exhausted by the time I got home and sunburned to!

Have fun Lipstix and I am still not giving up on a job!:bunchflowers:

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Have fun with your mom Jo Jo!!

I didn't know they did brunch either until my old roommate, Matt, told me about it. I went on Easter Sunday a few years ago and loved it! The next time we get together, I will bring you a tube of my favorite handcream from L'Occitane!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

Hey Zimmy,

Hope the moving goes well...I have my fingers crossed for you on the job too...and that everything goes smoothly!

We won't be able to do this Sunday, because my mother is arriving Saturday night for a short visit. Not sure what she's going to be up to, because her health has been pretty bad lately.

I'd love to take a raincheck and do it another Sunday though.
First, because I'd like to catch up with you again, and second because I adore the Cheesecake Factory and didn't know they did brunch!!! How was this secret kept from me all these years???

:bringcoffee: Putting the extra big pot of extra strong coffee on to help Zimmy with her move....and good morning to everyone who pops in! :)

[sylvie]

*waves to you ALL*

how is everyone ?

[JustJo]

Good morning everybody :)

Nice to see you Sylve! :rrose: The kitchen's been quiet lately, but I always keep the coffee on just in case. :bringcoffee:

Seems like we've all been so busy lately, but with good things happening all around... still sending that job-finding mojo your way Zimmy...and I think looking at Disney and Universal is a great idea, especially since they're gearing up to head into their busy season pretty soon.

Poor Scoote worked extra late last night, and is off to work again already this morning. They're keeping her jumping for sure.

I head to the airport this afternoon to pick up my mother, who is visiting for a few days. Should be interesting, as usual. She does adore Rooster and they have a really good relationship...so that's a good thing. And she only likes short visits...so that's another good thing! :giggle:

Off to refill the coffee...hugs to you all :gimmehug:

[sylvie]

LOL Jo that she only likes short visits! have a wonderful time with her visit! =)

and thanks Jo, i have been quiet around here lately...life's been super busy for me in so many ways, but i'm forever stalking you all and reading posts wondering how ya's are.. kinda creepy eh! heh..

the weather here has been so nice, i'm getting anxious to get out and spend some moments with nature.. i'm home sick today from work, though.. my boss encouraged me to stay home, honestly. i'm pretty sure i would have done fine working - but i think he didn't want to hear about my monthly woman problems LOL..so now it's a weekend off, today i will relax til the rest of the pain subsides but maybe tomorrow morning i'll get out and really enjoy the beauty of spring!

Zimmy, good luck with the job search hunny! ♥

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Sorry for being MIA. It's been a long weekend. I helped Lisa move yesterday and didn't get to sleep until 1am. My back and knees was giving me Hell yesterday and I was happy to come home.

I will be thankful to move out on Thursday...

Have a wonderful day!

Zimmy
<Is off to find a coffee filter or coffee>

[JustJo]

Hello my friends :)

Well, it's been an eventful few days....my mother came and went. Her health is truly awful and I have some pretty grave concerns about whether she'll be around much longer (not for my sake, but for my son's), I turned 49, and Scoote blew her back out so badly that she's on bed rest and painkillers for a few weeks...another MRI and a consult with a neuro-surgeon coming up for her. Ugh.

:coffee: isn't going to cut it on this...I may need :chocolate: too.

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

I am truly sorry to hear about your mother and hope Scoote gets to feeling better!

Ive been moving and it's been hard doing it by myself.

Be back in a bit.

Zimmy

Hello my friends :)

Well, it's been an eventful few days....my mother came and went. Her health is truly awful and I have some pretty grave concerns about whether she'll be around much longer (not for my sake, but for my son's), I turned 49, and Scoote blew her back out so badly that she's on bed rest and painkillers for a few weeks...another MRI and a consult with a neuro-surgeon coming up for her. Ugh.

:coffee: isn't going to cut it on this...I may need :chocolate: too.

[JustJo]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

I am truly sorry to hear about your mother and hope Scoote gets to feeling better!

Ive been moving and it's been hard doing it by myself.

Be back in a bit.

Zimmy

:gimmehug: Big hugs to you my friend. I've done the "moving alone" thing and it is a nightmare. I wish we could come up and help you!

Make sure you take lots of breaks...and treat yourself to a nice something when you're done...you deserve it!

:bringcoffee:

Coffee pot is on for all of us...and all I can say is TGIF!

My new colleagues are started, so we have a full department again....now it's just a little time to get the "new guy" trained and then maybe he can take a few things off of my plate.

The biggest challenge for me right now is trying to keep Scoote in bed where she's supposed to be. She's still trying to do wayyyyyy too much. I'm considering tying her down. :sunglass:

As we were leaving the doctor's office, she pointed at me and said to Scoote, "basically, she's your bitch"....(I told her I basically already was :giggle: ), but it's hard to get Scoote to just stop and heal.

She may be the second most stubborn person on the planet....after me, of course. :)

Hope you all have a great day! :rrose:

[Zimmeh]

Hugs back and thank you! You should see my car right now, lol! I will take a picture of it and put it on Facebook!

Have a wonderful day!

Zimmy

:gimmehug: Big hugs to you my friend. I've done the "moving alone" thing and it is a nightmare. I wish we could come up and help you!

Make sure you take lots of breaks...and treat yourself to a nice something when you're done...you deserve it!

:bringcoffee:

Coffee pot is on for all of us...and all I can say is TGIF!

My new colleagues are started, so we have a full department again....now it's just a little time to get the "new guy" trained and then maybe he can take a few things off of my plate.

The biggest challenge for me right now is trying to keep Scoote in bed where she's supposed to be. She's still trying to do wayyyyyy too much. I'm considering tying her down. :sunglass:

As we were leaving the doctor's office, she pointed at me and said to Scoote, "basically, she's your bitch"....(I told her I basically already was :giggle: ), but it's hard to get Scoote to just stop and heal.

She may be the second most stubborn person on the planet....after me, of course. :)

Hope you all have a great day! :rrose:

[lipstixgal]

:gimmehug: Big hugs to you my friend. I've done the "moving alone" thing and it is a nightmare. I wish we could come up and help you!

Make sure you take lots of breaks...and treat yourself to a nice something when you're done...you deserve it!

:bringcoffee:

Coffee pot is on for all of us...and all I can say is TGIF!

My new colleagues are started, so we have a full department again....now it's just a little time to get the "new guy" trained and then maybe he can take a few things off of my plate.

The biggest challenge for me right now is trying to keep Scoote in bed where she's supposed to be. She's still trying to do wayyyyyy too much. I'm considering tying her down. :sunglass:

As we were leaving the doctor's office, she pointed at me and said to Scoote, "basically, she's your bitch"....(I told her I basically already was :giggle: ), but it's hard to get Scoote to just stop and heal.

She may be the second most stubborn person on the planet....after me, of course. :)

Hope you all have a great day! :rrose:

Good Morning Jo and Zimmy!! Jo so sorry to hear about Scoote's back hope she is on the mend soon and gets well!! I took the dog to the vet this morning for his annual checkup for his cushing's syndrome that he has and get on the right dosage of medication..poor guy doesn't like being stuck in a kennel for long times. I'm still looking for a job no fun being unemployed at my age but what can you do?? I am dating a nice woman for the past month or so and she seems nice and all. Still getting to know each other stage. I am going to Queens tomorrow afternoon to stay overnight until Sunday then back to NJ.
Zimmy hope the move went well for you and you are getting settled into your new apartment or house!! have a great day everyone..

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Lipstix and have fun this weekend!

Zimmy

Good Morning Jo and Zimmy!! Jo so sorry to hear about Scoote's back hope she is on the mend soon and gets well!! I took the dog to the vet this morning for his annual checkup for his cushing's syndrome that he has and get on the right dosage of medication..poor guy doesn't like being stuck in a kennel for long times. I'm still looking for a job no fun being unemployed at my age but what can you do?? I am dating a nice woman for the past month or so and she seems nice and all. Still getting to know each other stage. I am going to Queens tomorrow afternoon to stay overnight until Sunday then back to NJ.
Zimmy hope the move went well for you and you are getting settled into your new apartment or house!! have a great day everyone..

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I took a twenty minute nap after arriving at the apartment and taking a shower. It felt so good to be able to walk into a nice place and have no negativity.

I am thinking of a trip to Red Lobster for dinner with jumbo red velvet filled cupcakes from Publix grocery store for dessert.....:chocolate::wine::bouquet:

Have fun tonight,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Have a wonderful night and I am leaving some Starbucks coffee and red velvet cupcakes for our late evening snacks.

Enjoy!

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/pianomanontop/coffee-crack-cat.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h285/sierra_26/Cupcakes/DSCI0817.jpg

[Zimmeh]

Evening Everyone,

How about some baked chicken, au gratin potatoes and carrots for dinner? It is such a gorgeous day down here and I went power walking tonight..

No cupcakes for dessert tonight, I am trying to be extra good...

Have a wonderful night!

Zimmy
:chocolate::cherry::tea:

[Zimmeh]

Thought we needed a sinful pick me up for this afternoon!

Enjoy...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh70/Detroit_Pierogi/GodivaStrawberries.jpg

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

Dinner is served!

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/vlb8220/IMG_4183.jpg

Enjoy..

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on....

Thank you so much for keeping the kitchen open Zimmy! I've had my hands full trying to keep Scoote as immobile as possible (failing miserably), training the new guy at work, and basically keeping all the wheels turning around here.

I went and enjoyed my spa day yesterday that Scoote gave me for Christmas...an hour long massage, fruit enzyme facial, and a manicure and pedicure. I feel much better! :cheesy: It's a really lovely place, and I was so relaxed when I left that I could have slept for the rest of the day.

Glad to hear you're moved in back in Orlando and that things are going better for you Zimmy...and sending you mojo on the job hunting. :rrose:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

The Spa Day sounds like fun! Matt and I used to go to the local spa and get our manicures and pedicures. It is such a relaxing time!

I am glad to be back here and having Athena, Matt's cat, around is nice. Matt and I have decided that we are going to move into a two bedroom apartment in the same complex.

Scoote is being bad...How is the weather down by you? We just had a wicked storm hit us and the rain is supposed to remain into the afternoon.

Have fun today,

Zimmy

Good morning everyone :)

:bringcoffee: Coffee is on....

Thank you so much for keeping the kitchen open Zimmy! I've had my hands full trying to keep Scoote as immobile as possible (failing miserably), training the new guy at work, and basically keeping all the wheels turning around here.

I went and enjoyed my spa day yesterday that Scoote gave me for Christmas...an hour long massage, fruit enzyme facial, and a manicure and pedicure. I feel much better! :cheesy: It's a really lovely place, and I was so relaxed when I left that I could have slept for the rest of the day.

Glad to hear you're moved in back in Orlando and that things are going better for you Zimmy...and sending you mojo on the job hunting. :rrose:

[JustJo]

We got some rain, but not too bad. :)

[Soft*Silver]

stopping in for the first time in the kitchen...so Scoote has back problems?She best take them serious. The more you push them now, the worse they are later...

:::scuffs feet::: glad you had a chance to see your mom Jo, but sorry she isnt well. Its hard to see them decline. I remember watching my momma. I see my daughter watch me. Damn its not an easy thing for either side...

its been raining in Ohio too tho not near what other parts of the country have experiences. I actually turned on the tv to see what I could find out about the world when I saw the news about sweet and blade and the others. But since I dont have cable, not much was found. Sure hope every one is ok tho...

do you have sweet n low?

[JustJo]

Good morning friends :bringcoffee: and thank goodness it's Friday! Wooooo....what a week!

Coffee is on, and setting out the sweet 'n low (welcome Softness :) and thank you ) as well as a nice plate of goodies. I think we all deserve them after the week we've had!

http://www.saltairfarm.com/siteFiles/gallery/Bed%20and%20Breakfast%202010%20019.jpg

I know, for me, I can't remember when I was so bone tired....and I'm really hoping that my internal alarm shuts down long enough to let me sleep in this weekend. I need it! Work is just kicking my butt.

In other news....the nurse came to look at Scoote yesterday morning. We have to keep in mind who she works for, but are still hoping she can expedite the MRI and consultation so we can figure out what the next steps are. I know it's driving poor Scoote nuts to be laid up and not be allowed to do anything much.

Another sip of coffee, then it's off to work for me. My day barely started and I'm already behind...... *sigh*

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

I agree with you! I received an email yesterday asking me to come in for a job interview with Bloomingdale's at the Mall of Millenia. It is for a sales manager in training position. I had to go out and buy a new suit yesterday. Macy's had an awesome sale on their suits and I picked up a suit that originally cost $280 for $69.99. It is a dark grey pant suit and I have it hemmed since I am only 5'0", lol. I have been applying for atleast 5 jobs a day.

How long before you know what the doctor's are going to say about Scoote? I hope Scoote gets to feeling better and being stuck in the house, would drive me crazy...

Thank you for breakfast!

Welcome Softness and hope you are doing good.

Have fun,

Zimmy

Good morning friends :bringcoffee: and thank goodness it's Friday! Wooooo....what a week!

Coffee is on, and setting out the sweet 'n low (welcome Softness :) and thank you ) as well as a nice plate of goodies. I think we all deserve them after the week we've had!

http://www.saltairfarm.com/siteFiles/gallery/Bed%20and%20Breakfast%202010%20019.jpg

I know, for me, I can't remember when I was so bone tired....and I'm really hoping that my internal alarm shuts down long enough to let me sleep in this weekend. I need it! Work is just kicking my butt.

In other news....the nurse came to look at Scoote yesterday morning. We have to keep in mind who she works for, but are still hoping she can expedite the MRI and consultation so we can figure out what the next steps are. I know it's driving poor Scoote nuts to be laid up and not be allowed to do anything much.

Another sip of coffee, then it's off to work for me. My day barely started and I'm already behind...... *sigh*

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

Dinner is served!!! Tonight it is chicken stir-fry with home made biscuits!!!

Enjoy!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Thanks Zimmy :)

Best of luck with the job interview....I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
We did a simple dinner, just spaghetti and meat sauce. It's been a long, tiring week....and I can tell I'll be headed to bed early. :alarm:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Its a pancake and fresh fruit breakfast today! There is coffee, tea and juice available..

Scoote, hope you are feeling better and keeping out of trouble.

Jo Jo, hope you get to enjoy your pool!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Happy Sunday afternoon! :)

It's been a busy weekend...and no sleeping in *sigh* ...getting a lot done though and, yes, I did get to enjoy the pool. :) Definitely the highlight of the weekend on both days!

Bracing myself for a busy week...I leave for AZ again a week from today...and poor Scoote is going to have to get Rooster to the airport (ouch) since he's headed to NY for spring break. Feels weird to have him leave while I'm away, but I'm sure it'll go fine.

Any news on the job hunt Zimmy? Still have my fingers firmly crossed for you. :)

I see our old friend Jake is back...gonna' drop in for a cup of coffee? :bringcoffee:

[JakeTulane]

Hi Jo,

Happy Sunday afternoon to you and scoote. smiles. Thank you for the cup of coffee.. although I am looking at the "welcome back" note.. and I am thinking the operative word in that greeting.. might be.. "old".. grins..

So your job is taking you to AZ? for a conference? Nods.. I imagine scoote will be hurting doing the airport run.. however, she is made of tough stuff.. I have faith in her. smiles.

I bet the pool was wonderful.. what are the temps like? It is actually supposed to get close to 70 degrees here tomorrow.. although I think we are in for a bit of rain.. I know they are calling for thunderstorms on Tuesday.. I think Spring is finally here.

I hope you both have a peaceful end to the weekend..

*leaving out some more :tea: and :bringcoffee:.. for those that want to partake of said beverages*

As Always,
Jake

Happy Sunday afternoon! :)

It's been a busy weekend...and no sleeping in *sigh* ...getting a lot done though and, yes, I did get to enjoy the pool. :) Definitely the highlight of the weekend on both days!

Bracing myself for a busy week...I leave for AZ again a week from today...and poor Scoote is going to have to get Rooster to the airport (ouch) since he's headed to NY for spring break. Feels weird to have him leave while I'm away, but I'm sure it'll go fine.

Any news on the job hunt Zimmy? Still have my fingers firmly crossed for you. :)

I see our old friend Jake is back...gonna' drop in for a cup of coffee? :bringcoffee:

[Soft*Silver]

chocolate muffins for everyone...(no pix, sorry!)

Good afternoon everyone! Its in the 70s here but I woke up to tales of horrible weather around the country. Hope everyone is safe. How is the back, Scoote?

I am going outside to see the daffodils that are up..they look lovely from my kitchen window. Last night I went to a play called Fatso. And tonight, another play. Cant remember its name. I love live theater. My sister and i and a few friends do the live theaer circuit.

have a happy Sunday...Softness

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

Thank you and my interview is on Thursday at 10:30am... Good luck on your flight to Arizona this week!

Have a wonderful day!

Zimmy

Happy Sunday afternoon! :)

It's been a busy weekend...and no sleeping in *sigh* ...getting a lot done though and, yes, I did get to enjoy the pool. :) Definitely the highlight of the weekend on both days!

Bracing myself for a busy week...I leave for AZ again a week from today...and poor Scoote is going to have to get Rooster to the airport (ouch) since he's headed to NY for spring break. Feels weird to have him leave while I'm away, but I'm sure it'll go fine.

Any news on the job hunt Zimmy? Still have my fingers firmly crossed for you. :)

I see our old friend Jake is back...gonna' drop in for a cup of coffee? :bringcoffee:

[lipstixgal]

Happy Sunday afternoon! :)

It's been a busy weekend...and no sleeping in *sigh* ...getting a lot done though and, yes, I did get to enjoy the pool. :) Definitely the highlight of the weekend on both days!

Bracing myself for a busy week...I leave for AZ again a week from today...and poor Scoote is going to have to get Rooster to the airport (ouch) since he's headed to NY for spring break. Feels weird to have him leave while I'm away, but I'm sure it'll go fine.

Any news on the job hunt Zimmy? Still have my fingers firmly crossed for you. :)

I see our old friend Jake is back...gonna' drop in for a cup of coffee? :bringcoffee:

Good Afternoon everyone!! LOoking for that next cup of coffee I think another pot is in order for me today. Just relaxing after a long week of cleaning the house and getting rid of stuff for Passover next week or in two weeks but we have a lot to do!! Jo good luck on your trip to Arizona...Zimmy good luck on your interview with Bloomindales that is my favorite store of all time. Welcome to the New people like Softness..have a great day everyone!! The dogs are outside today but its not so warm today as yesterday was oh well maybe tomorrow will be better!!

[scootebaby]

hey hey everybody!!! long time no type....was working a lot there for a bit...then finally blew a disc completely out onto a nerve...put on strict bedrest--still decidning if that is worse for me or poor Jo...im not good at doing nothing all the damn time,and Jo is prolly at her breaking point of trying to keep me in line plus dealing with my hit or miss moods....However hopefully things will get moving quickly bc it seems here in the state of Florida they take workers comp seriously...i received a call from the state on Fri...making sure everything was going ok and letting me know a check has been sent out and to let them know if things get bogged down

As for the temps here---today was well over 90...thinking high 80s are forecasted for the coming week with a thunderstorm possibly on Thurs....the pool was wonderful..jo and rooster were in it b4 10 today.

welcome back Jake...thanks for keeping me/us in your meditations..we both need it.

Soft--thanks for asking! :)

to everyone(and those i missed) hope your week goes smoothly

Zimmy...good luck with the job thingy

[JakeTulane]

Hello My friend,

I know exactly what you are going through. I went through the same thing.. I had the surgery 4 years ago this year.. but I blew the disc 3 years before that. It was My L5... and it sat on My S1 nerve that runs down My left leg. The pain was unbelievable when it blew.. If you need to talk about it .. or get advice.. or just want to bitch.. just PM .. Me.. ok? I feel for you. It is hell to go through on so many levels.

I just checked the weather for tomorrow. ... and they are forecasting.. the uppers 70's.. which is beyond what they were looking at yesterday. However, up here.. as Jo well knows.. it can change in an instant. So I will believe it when I get up tomorrow and see it. If it does get up there.. I am going to spend some time at the Lake in the afternoon.. once I get some work done in the morning.

Thank you for the welcome back.. and you are welcome as to the meditations.. I will keep you both in them..

I hope you are able to get some rest tonight.. and Jo too.. it sounds like both of you need it badly.

Keep your heads up.. things will smooth out.. glad to hear that WC is not putting you behind an 8 ball on getting money to you and all of that.. that is a blessing indeed.

As Always,
Jake


hey hey everybody!!! long time no type....was working a lot there for a bit...then finally blew a disc completely out onto a nerve...put on strict bedrest--still decidning if that is worse for me or poor Jo...im not good at doing nothing all the damn time,and Jo is prolly at her breaking point of trying to keep me in line plus dealing with my hit or miss moods....However hopefully things will get moving quickly bc it seems here in the state of Florida they take workers comp seriously...i received a call from the state on Fri...making sure everything was going ok and letting me know a check has been sent out and to let them know if things get bogged down

As for the temps here---today was well over 90...thinking high 80s are forecasted for the coming week with a thunderstorm possibly on Thurs....the pool was wonderful..jo and rooster were in it b4 10 today.

welcome back Jake...thanks for keeping me/us in your meditations..we both need it.

Soft--thanks for asking! :)

to everyone(and those i missed) hope your week goes smoothly

Zimmy...good luck with the job thingy

[scootebaby]

Jake....thats what i've done exactly. My first injury was about 4 yrs ago--i bulged the L4 L5 touched the S1 nerve...back then and up till last week it was my right leg i had issues with...last week when it happened it was my left leg...i was in tears--which i dont do...they have me on dilaudid...i had stopped taking them and went back to a half a loracet here and there bc of ummm "going" issues..last couple nights ive resorted back to taking a dlaudid...what kind of surgery did you have? perhaps i should just pm you so i dont overtake my sweeties thread..:)

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Scoote,

Back pain is no fun and I am wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thank you for well wishes in regards to the job interview...It is with Bloomingdales and the position is for a sales manager in training. I would be stoked if I get it!

Have a good night,

Zimmy

hey hey everybody!!! long time no type....was working a lot there for a bit...then finally blew a disc completely out onto a nerve...put on strict bedrest--still decidning if that is worse for me or poor Jo...im not good at doing nothing all the damn time,and Jo is prolly at her breaking point of trying to keep me in line plus dealing with my hit or miss moods....However hopefully things will get moving quickly bc it seems here in the state of Florida they take workers comp seriously...i received a call from the state on Fri...making sure everything was going ok and letting me know a check has been sent out and to let them know if things get bogged down

As for the temps here---today was well over 90...thinking high 80s are forecasted for the coming week with a thunderstorm possibly on Thurs....the pool was wonderful..jo and rooster were in it b4 10 today.

welcome back Jake...thanks for keeping me/us in your meditations..we both need it.

Soft--thanks for asking! :)

to everyone(and those i missed) hope your week goes smoothly

Zimmy...good luck with the job thingy