Good evening everyone :)

Sorry to have been so busy lately...between getting the Rooster started in school, dealing with the house purchase stuff and my regular work the day is pretty full. And, since Rooster doesn't have his computer here until we get moved in and the truck-o-stuff arrives, he's monopolizing my pink laptop.

Dinner tonight was pork chops, mashed potatoes and glazed carrots...and everyone found their own dessert of brownies or jello or ice cream. The boys are getting along well, and had a full blown war of the stuffed pet toys going this evening. I just did the old "duck and cover"...and figured if worse came to worse I'd duck behind Scoote. :giggle: I have the feeling that life in a household of two teenage boys and a pack of animals is going to be interesting!

One more day of school and week 1 is complete. We're headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom on Saturday to belatedly celebrate the Rooster's 13th birthday. Should be fun! :cheesy:

Jake, so glad that you're moved and in your new place. I know that exhausted feeling, but it'll be great for you I'm sure. Once you're enjoying that patio and yard, you'll forget all about the work and hassles.

Thanks to everyone for the support and well wishes. It's been a bumpy ride, but I know it'll all work out well once we're settled in the new place.

The kiddo is kicking me off his couch so that he can go to sleep, so I'll wish you all a good night. Hugs! And :lips: baby...

Good Evening Jo,

Wow.. it sounds like you hit the ground running once you arrived. Glad to hear you got Rooster all set up for school.. sorry to hear you are still having issues the the realtor .. My Mom is selling her house as we speak and has a realtor that just decided to put her on the MLS and do a couple open houses so far.. and even when he does those.. My Mom has to email him to find out what happened?? shakes My head. So her contract with him is up in October when that hits.. she is looking elsewhere for help. So I know how you feel (sort of) grins.

Yes, I am all moved in. This weekend will be spent unpacking.. putting up blinds.. curtains.. cleaning.. decorating... and I agree.. once I get done in here and get the yard and patio going.. the move will be a distant memory. smiles.

I hope all is well on this Friday for you, scoote, and Rooster.. and that you all enjoy a peaceful weekend.

They're 3 years apart...newly 13 and very soon to be 16, so we have our hands full. I keep telling Scoote that when we get the house I'm gonna just shove food out to the pool area and run to hide in the bedroom. :giggle:

Good evening all :)

Dinner tonight is roast beef, mashed potatoes, brown gravy and some steamed broccoli. No decision on dessert yet though :cheesy:

So glad to hear you're moved in Jake. It's an exhausting process. Ironically, the seller's realtor is more on the ball than ours, but it seems like we're moving forward again. We'll be living out of suitcases for a few weeks or a month...but I keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end.

Braedon, I'm so happy for you...and hope it's everything you want it to be. :rrose: The older I get, the more I think it doesn't actually matter what you want in life...as long as you know what equals happiness for you and pursue it. I work a lot with seniors, and the only really heartfelt regrets I hear about aren't the mistakes people made, but rather the things they always wanted to do and never did.

Rooster is after my laptop again...so I'll be back when he relinquishes possession. :)

Hugs to you all. And :lips: baby.... :love1:

Good evening My friend, how are you? I'm glad to hear that your all moved in and I hope that you have a fantastic weekend :thumbsup:

OMG the food sounds wayyyyyyyyyyy too yummy, talk about an amazing supper :D

I'm very happy about the future now with this news Jo; its what I've wanted for a very long time so this is the best news I could have gotten :hangloose:

Good Morning My friend, I am doing well, thank you for asking. Yes, I am glad the move is over and done with.. now it is just the unpacking and decorating. laughs. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well.. and Congratulations on finding your girl.. smiles. :candle:

Good Afternoon Jo Jo,

Have fun today with the kids and Scoote at Disney. Who won the stuffed animal fight?

Have fun,

Zimmy

(((Braedon))),

Good Luck with both of your dr's appointments and that you get started on the next journey of your life quickly! I agree with what Jo Jo said that you have to be yourself no matter what else anyone thinks.

Hugs my friend and have a good day,

Zimmy

Good afternoon Everyone,

Hope you all are having a good Saturday and that you all are relaxing. It has been hectic around my house the last few days; trying to get everything finalized for school, having my bro look at my car and finding out that I broke one of my motor mounts. Thank goodness he knows how to fix cars and the parts are cheap, so he is going to do it. I have an Avon meeting today at 5:30p or I would have gone swimming with Lisa and the kids at her aunt's house.

Hugs to all and see you tonight,

Zimmy

Good Afternoon lovely kitchen patrons,

Well it is a breezy and sunny day here today.. and I am liking it alot. Just being able to have the windows open and a cool breeze blowing through My place is enough to make Me smile.

I am still unpacking.. right now I have the livingroom almost all put together.. I just have to hang My artwork and set up My jewelry table.. and I should be pretty much done. The only thing left will be to decide what type of drapes to put in here .. and also install blinds. Also, I found out as I was arranging the furniture yesterday that I now have room for a fish tank. I have had one in all the places I have lived since I can not remember when. So I will probably do a 30 gallon again.. and it will be freshwater. I have tried a saltwater once before.. and while they are beautiful.. they are also alot of maintenance.. and you want to pitch a fit if a fish dies.. because the fish are quite expensive.

Other than that.. spending time with My girl.. which is a joy in itself.. tonight is date night .. (f) :love1:

I hope everyone is having a peaceful Sunday.. and gearing up for the week ahead..

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, Braedon, durrrrrrr, morningstar, Incubus, Abby.. and anyone else I missed.

For My sweet girl.. .(f) (f) (f) (f) (f) .. where the fireflies go..

Oh and here is some.. :tea: and :bringcoffee: for those who wish to partake..

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uh, that is not a gigolo bike. speakin of bike, i did post pic of mine in gallery...jus sayin

One class down and one more to go today. The prof made fun of the students who came in late! Who has the pot of coffee on?

alright everyone. i cooked dinner tonight for y'all. drinks are ready also..dig in

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yeah, this is my way of cookin..pizza hut. lol

Good evening everyone :)

We've been busy, busy...and sounds like we aren't the only ones.

Pizza is good....and I have baked ham, mashed potatoes and green beans for those that prefer it. :eating:

We finally heard from the asset manager, who hiked the price of the house a bit on us (expected). Still a good value, so we're saying yes and trying to move it all along so we can get Rooster off the couch and into a room and a bed again.

The road here has been bumpy. We had one kitty vanish right before we moved, and no sightings from either the tenant or the friend who was going to look. Another cat vanished on Saturday. He's always been one of those half-wild ones (half Siamese and never very friendly)...so he's probably fine, but it's been a bit rough on Rooster. Six months ago we had 8 animals, and now we're down to 3...one aging bunny died, the other given away to a nice woman who takes them to nursing homes and schools...2 cats vanished...and one dog given to a friend.

Hopefully we'll be able to close quickly on the house and get everyone settled.

Hope school went well Zimmy :) And glad to hear that Jake is getting settled in to the new place. I'm not sure what to say about the gigolo bike durrrrrrr and dark_crystal... :giggle:

Hope everyone has a good evening...and decaf is on for those that would like a cuppa this evening. :bringcoffee:

:lips: baby....

Good Evening Durrrrr,

I loved my class! Found out that I will be dissecting a human brain, eyeball and a cat by December...I told my mom and she was all grossed out. Hehe...

Loved the Gigolo bike pic! I can imagine someone in Key West rocking that bike..

Hope you had a good day and night,

Zimmy

Heya Jo Jo,

Loved class! I found my textbook for my Microbiology class on Ebay for $22, now I can take my textbook back and return it. My anatomy professor is telling us, that we don't need the $218 textbook, so I am taking Lisa's anatomy book in tomorrow and if he approves it, then another textbook will be returned! I am sending hugs to all of you! Losing a pet, especially one that is a member of the family, is rough. How did Rooster like Disney?

I am off to read my anatomy lab manual and do the exercises in it!

Hope you all stay safe from Hurricane Earl!

Hugs,

Zimmy

Good morning everyone :)

Running late and just making a quick dash through...setting out fresh fruit, bagels and cream cheese...and putting on a pot of coffee as well :bringcoffee:

I've got less time to post in the morning since the daily schedule here is a bit whackier for me, at least until we get into our house. Instead of one kiddo going to school 5 minutes from the house, there are two separate runs....the Prince to the high school and then Rooster to the middle school...and then back again in the afternoon...and the schools are both close to the new house and farther from the current apartment.

Disney on Saturday was fun...both Rooster and I have been going every year for the last 5 or so, but it was Scoote and the Prince's first Disney experience. :)

I'm off to finish up my "homework" before my mentoring call. Soooo glad to hear school is going well Zimmy...and bravo to you for being able to do those dissections. I'd lose my cookies :giggle:

Have a great day everyone :)

Good Evening Everyone,

Well the professor ok'd Lisa's anatomy book, so I am going to be returning it in the morning! I am returning $370 worth of textbooks and I am excited...My biology teacher hasn't posted anything about what our homework is going to be this week, so I am kinda getting worried. I have my first microbiology lab tomorrow morning at 8am and I am done with classes at 5pm; then I am coming home to do homework..

Jo Jo, Disney is a lot of fun. You, Scoote and the boys should go during the winter when MGM studios does the Festival of the Lights; it is very gorgeous! We are having another get together in October. A few of us from the dash site are getting together for Orlando Pride which is the weekend of October 10th and we are meeting up for the parade if you all want to join us.

Have a good night, I am off to finish studying for my anatomy class,

Zimmy

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Good Afternoon Everyone!

Hope you all are having a good day! I have been up since 5am so I am wired for sound.

Hugs and see you all later!

Zimmy