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

JustJo · 09-28-2010, 03:36 PM

Good evening everyone

Setting down a fresh pot of coffee, a bottle of Baileys and a big bowl of homemade whipped cream...right next to a tray of homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Sorry I've been gone so much friends...things have been both busy and rocky around here. Some of the "blending families" stuff, stress from the house thing (I lost my mind and sent a super bitchy email after midnight....makes me feel crappy but it got them moving at last), and all of us except the Rooster sick with sore throats, draining sinues, coughs, headaches...and for me the special treat of fluid in my ears so I can barely hear. Joy.

Just one of those tough times when I feel surrounded by incompetence and nonsense. The good news...now that we have a bank approved contract we're probably 30 days or less from closing. Now all we have to do is get everyone healthy again, and survive the next month playing "sardines"

I'm off to make dinner in real life....and I'll be back on if the Rooster lets me have some computer time (he's doing homework right now). OH...and Scoote will be re-computered shortly....hers was still under warranty and a replacement should be on the way.

Hugs to all.

scootebaby · 09-29-2010, 09:50 AM

heeeeeeeeeeeeey kitcheneers....i snagged Jo puter for the day---well she allowed me to bring it to work-so thought i'd pop in and touch base.

Matthew...the dog had issues BEFORE he got to me..i'm just trying to get him right is all....and dont believe that nonsense about loving him-or any of the other animals-up...when they arent looking im pulling tails,soccer kicking them and generally being a mean ass to them---bc i AM mean like that! lol

i am feeling a lot better--not 100% but back at work..and between work and being sick and driving my sweetie completely over the edge of sanity i havent had much time to get online--well plus Rooster is a puter hog.

Welcome Joanie....please jump in and dont be scared--we are harmless--mostly.....might wanna watch out for the she is a lil hyped up on chocolate and REALLY cant drive well

where is Jake and MS? havent seen them around....hope all is well with them...and all of you actually

and honey....thank you for loving me and putting up with my cranky,mean ass!

dark_crystal · 09-29-2010, 12:45 PM

*hiding in the kitchen so the grownups can't make me go to supervisors meeting*

JakeTulane · 09-29-2010, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootebaby

i am feeling a lot better--not 100% but back at work..and between work and being sick and driving my sweetie completely over the edge of sanity i havent had much time to get online--well plus Rooster is a puter hog.

where is Jake and MS? havent seen them around....hope all is well with them...and all of you actually

Hi scoote... glad to see you are feeling better.. I know the flu bug is going around at work.. and given work is like "big brother" when it comes to taking time off.. everyone is coming in not feeling well.. and just spreading germs everywhere.. *knock on wood*.. I have not gotten it yet.. although My immune system usually rocks when it comes to that stuff.. thanks to My BFF getting Me to take echinacea and Ester-C every day.

Glad to see you and Jo finally got the house thing squared away.. although I saw that Jo had to "get on her broom".. it does not surprise Me though.. once you threaten to take your business elsewhere that usually gets people to sit up and notice, sad to say.

I sent a PM to you and Jo in regards to My girl..

Thank you for thinking of us both and wondering where W/we were.

Hi everyone,

Just a snippet for everyone here.. My girl had emergency surgery yesterday.. She is doing well and was up and about today... they expect her to go home by the end of the week. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

So life has been busy with work.. making Myself available as much as I can to My girl while she has been ill... making plans to go there and help her once she is home from the hospital..

Life just has a way .. of turning on a dime that is for sure.

Here is some and .. to help everyone get through their day.

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, Joanie, rav, morningstar.. and anyone else I missed. I hope you are all having a good middle of the week.

JustJo · 09-30-2010, 08:08 AM

Good morning all

Fresh pot of coffee is on, and putting out a healthy breakfast of granola and fruit for everyone. I had a Doctor appointment day before yesterday, and some reminders to get back on the program and mind my diet. Had an EKG and chest x-ray too (just checking since there's lots of heart problems in my family). All came back good though...so now it's just the bloodwork, pap and mammogram to go (ugh).

Sending big hugs

to MStar and wishes for a speedy recovery.

I know Jake is taking good care of you though my friend, and that's the most important thing.

I keep trying to be better about getting online, but feeling crappy (physically and emotionally) and it's hard to be inspired. Think more than anything I just need to close on this house and get moved....one more month (I hope).

Hugs to everyone. And I do love you baby

, even though it's rough right now.

Leigh · 09-30-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootebaby

Matthew...the dog had issues BEFORE he got to me..i'm just trying to get him right is all....and dont believe that nonsense about loving him-or any of the other animals-up...when they arent looking im pulling tails,soccer kicking them and generally being a mean ass to them---bc i AM mean like that! lol

Remind Me not to bring other animals around you, ya big meanie lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark_crystal

*hiding in the kitchen so the grownups can't make me go to supervisors meeting*

**takes an invisibility cloak and drapes it around crystal so no one can see her**

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeTulane

Hi everyone,

Just a snippet for everyone here.. My girl had emergency surgery yesterday.. She is doing well and was up and about today... they expect her to go home by the end of the week. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

So life has been busy with work.. making Myself available as much as I can to My girl while she has been ill... making plans to go there and help her once she is home from the hospital..

Life just has a way .. of turning on a dime that is for sure.

Bro, I am keeping you both in My thoughts and prayers ~ much love to you and MStar

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning all

Fresh pot of coffee is on, and putting out a healthy breakfast of granola and fruit for everyone. I had a Doctor appointment day before yesterday, and some reminders to get back on the program and mind my diet. Had an EKG and chest x-ray too (just checking since there's lots of heart problems in my family). All came back good though...so now it's just the bloodwork, pap and mammogram to go (ugh).

Sounds like the perfect breakfast to Me! This morning for breakfast, I actually had a couple of small yogurts from Yoplait's Dessert Selections ~ one was Strawberry Chantilly and the other one was Raspberry Cranberry Crumble (both of which are beyond divine). Too bad I didn't have some actual granola here or I would have mixed some in, might have to buy some today or tomorrow for next time

I just had bloodwork done last Friday because tomorrow I go back to see My doctor for a complete physical, and if all goes well then tomorrow is the day that I may begin taking testosterone injections

I hope everyoe has a great rest of their thursday!

dark_crystal · 09-30-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

**takes an invisibility cloak and drapes it around crystal so no one can see her**

they caught me anyways

i did get some good news though: i may not have to work the day after Diva's Thanksgiving! Which means sleeping till noon instead of getting up at the heinie-crack to drive back to Houston

JakeTulane · 10-01-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Bro, I am keeping you both in My thoughts and prayers ~ much love to you and MStar

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Thank you My friend. I hope everything is going well for you. Have a peaceful weekend.

morningstar55 · 10-02-2010, 05:07 AM

good morning kitchen dwellers...
jake . hope you both are doing ok over there...

Zimmeh · 10-02-2010, 08:10 AM

Good Morning Jake,

I'm at an Avon conference this morning and holy smokes batman, the crowd in the ladies room is worse than Pride, lol. After the conference I am going to be hitting the books and studying like a mad hatter.

Hope Ms. MStar is doing good today and hope she gets better soon.

Have a good day,

Zimmy

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Originally Posted by JakeTulane

Thank you My friend. I hope everything is going well for you. Have a peaceful weekend.

Zimmeh · 09-30-2010, 04:39 PM

((((Jo Jo)))),

Leaving you friendly hugs that this bank can get their crap together and get you all into that house pronto.

Hope you all did good when that storm hit us yesterday!!

HUgs to all of you,

Zimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning all

Fresh pot of coffee is on, and putting out a healthy breakfast of granola and fruit for everyone. I had a Doctor appointment day before yesterday, and some reminders to get back on the program and mind my diet. Had an EKG and chest x-ray too (just checking since there's lots of heart problems in my family). All came back good though...so now it's just the bloodwork, pap and mammogram to go (ugh).

Sending big hugs

to MStar and wishes for a speedy recovery.

I know Jake is taking good care of you though my friend, and that's the most important thing.

I keep trying to be better about getting online, but feeling crappy (physically and emotionally) and it's hard to be inspired. Think more than anything I just need to close on this house and get moved....one more month (I hope).

Hugs to everyone. And I do love you baby

, even though it's rough right now.

Zimmeh · 09-30-2010, 04:44 PM

Good Evening Everyone,

I to have been busy as a bee. My anatomy midterms had me in tears on Tuesday. I got a 74, C, overall for both my lab midterm and the lecture midterm. I have to literally ace my final lab practical and lecture tests to pass the class with a B. I am thinking of dropping my microbiology class, the teacher is a bitch and I really don't like her. The overall grade in the class is an F, which I have, and I would rather have a grade of I, instead of an F.

I am leaving some homemade Arroz con Gandules, taquitos and brownies for dessert..

Hugs to all,

Zimmy

Leigh · 09-30-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

Good Evening Everyone,

I to have been busy as a bee. My anatomy midterms had me in tears on Tuesday. I got a 74, C, overall for both my lab midterm and the lecture midterm. I have to literally ace my final lab practical and lecture tests to pass the class with a B. I am thinking of dropping my microbiology class, the teacher is a bitch and I really don't like her. The overall grade in the class is an F, which I have, and I would rather have a grade of I, instead of an F.

I am leaving some homemade Arroz con Gandules, taquitos and brownies for dessert..

Hugs to all,

Zimmy

((((((((((((Zimmy)))))))))))) I'm sorry about your teacher, if you do drop the course hopefully you can substitute it with something else .......... thanks for the taquitos and brownies yum

morningstar55 · 10-01-2010, 05:54 PM

Is interrupting your Kitchen planet activities to bring you a very important message….
Im heading into Canada, tomorrow ( sat) morning to pick up a load and will be landing with it in Liberty Missouri .. Monday morning…..
I now return you to your Kitchen stuffs….. heh

Zimmeh · 09-30-2010, 04:36 PM

Good Evening Jake,

Hope Ms. MountainStar gets to feeling better and quickly! Give her a hug for me..

Hope she is doing better tonight!!!

Zimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeTulane

Hi scoote... glad to see you are feeling better.. I know the flu bug is going around at work.. and given work is like "big brother" when it comes to taking time off.. everyone is coming in not feeling well.. and just spreading germs everywhere.. *knock on wood*.. I have not gotten it yet.. although My immune system usually rocks when it comes to that stuff.. thanks to My BFF getting Me to take echinacea and Ester-C every day.

Glad to see you and Jo finally got the house thing squared away.. although I saw that Jo had to "get on her broom".. it does not surprise Me though.. once you threaten to take your business elsewhere that usually gets people to sit up and notice, sad to say.

I sent a PM to you and Jo in regards to My girl..

Thank you for thinking of us both and wondering where W/we were.

Hi everyone,

Just a snippet for everyone here.. My girl had emergency surgery yesterday.. She is doing well and was up and about today... they expect her to go home by the end of the week. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

So life has been busy with work.. making Myself available as much as I can to My girl while she has been ill... making plans to go there and help her once she is home from the hospital..

Life just has a way .. of turning on a dime that is for sure.

Here is some and .. to help everyone get through their day.

Waves to Jo, scoote, Zimmy, Joanie, rav, morningstar.. and anyone else I missed. I hope you are all having a good middle of the week.

JakeTulane · 10-01-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

Good Evening Jake,

Hope Ms. MountainStar gets to feeling better and quickly! Give her a hug for me..

Hope she is doing better tonight!!!

Zimmy

Thank you Zimmy. Hope you are having a good evening, and have some fun plans ahead for the weekend. smiles.

09-28-2010, 03:36 PM	#1
JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,404 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Good evening everyone Setting down a fresh pot of coffee, a bottle of Baileys and a big bowl of homemade whipped cream...right next to a tray of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Sorry I've been gone so much friends...things have been both busy and rocky around here. Some of the "blending families" stuff, stress from the house thing (I lost my mind and sent a super bitchy email after midnight....makes me feel crappy but it got them moving at last), and all of us except the Rooster sick with sore throats, draining sinues, coughs, headaches...and for me the special treat of fluid in my ears so I can barely hear. Joy. Just one of those tough times when I feel surrounded by incompetence and nonsense. The good news...now that we have a bank approved contract we're probably 30 days or less from closing. Now all we have to do is get everyone healthy again, and survive the next month playing "sardines" I'm off to make dinner in real life....and I'll be back on if the Rooster lets me have some computer time (he's doing homework right now). OH...and Scoote will be re-computered shortly....hers was still under warranty and a replacement should be on the way. Hugs to all. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

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09-30-2010, 08:08 AM	#5
JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,404 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Good morning all Fresh pot of coffee is on, and putting out a healthy breakfast of granola and fruit for everyone. I had a Doctor appointment day before yesterday, and some reminders to get back on the program and mind my diet. Had an EKG and chest x-ray too (just checking since there's lots of heart problems in my family). All came back good though...so now it's just the bloodwork, pap and mammogram to go (ugh). Sending big hugs to MStar and wishes for a speedy recovery. I know Jake is taking good care of you though my friend, and that's the most important thing. I keep trying to be better about getting online, but feeling crappy (physically and emotionally) and it's hard to be inspired. Think more than anything I just need to close on this house and get moved....one more month (I hope). Hugs to everyone. And I do love you baby , even though it's rough right now. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

10-02-2010, 05:07 AM	#9
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09-30-2010, 04:44 PM	#12
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,441 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Good Evening Everyone, I to have been busy as a bee. My anatomy midterms had me in tears on Tuesday. I got a 74, C, overall for both my lab midterm and the lecture midterm. I have to literally ace my final lab practical and lecture tests to pass the class with a B. I am thinking of dropping my microbiology class, the teacher is a bitch and I really don't like her. The overall grade in the class is an F, which I have, and I would rather have a grade of I, instead of an F. I am leaving some homemade Arroz con Gandules, taquitos and brownies for dessert.. Hugs to all, Zimmy __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

09-29-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
scootebaby Timed Out How Do You Identify?: yes dear Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south florida Posts: 2,494 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,264 Thanked 6,737 Times in 1,777 Posts Rep Power: 0	heeeeeeeeeeeeey kitcheneers....i snagged Jo puter for the day---well she allowed me to bring it to work-so thought i'd pop in and touch base. Matthew...the dog had issues BEFORE he got to me..i'm just trying to get him right is all....and dont believe that nonsense about loving him-or any of the other animals-up...when they arent looking im pulling tails,soccer kicking them and generally being a mean ass to them---bc i AM mean like that! lol i am feeling a lot better--not 100% but back at work..and between work and being sick and driving my sweetie completely over the edge of sanity i havent had much time to get online--well plus Rooster is a puter hog. Welcome Joanie....please jump in and dont be scared--we are harmless--mostly.....might wanna watch out for the she is a lil hyped up on chocolate and REALLY cant drive well where is Jake and MS? havent seen them around....hope all is well with them...and all of you actually and honey....thank you for loving me and putting up with my cranky,mean ass!

10-01-2010, 05:54 PM	#14
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Is interrupting your Kitchen planet activities to bring you a very important message…. Im heading into Canada, tomorrow ( sat) morning to pick up a load and will be landing with it in Liberty Missouri .. Monday morning….. I now return you to your Kitchen stuffs….. heh __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.