schumigirl
It's a bit of a roodie doodie word for lady parts
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- May 15, 2007
I was still only 17 in July of ‘85.
So was I.
I turned 18 in the September.
I was still only 17 in July of ‘85.
like your masks!!!
A year after live aid, I had a mortgage, bought my own flat at just shy of 20. Was in full time employment in the Explosives industry working towards my first degree, the English Literature degree and planning to become a journalist.........that didn’t exactly happen, but, I won’t complain how things turned out though.....pretty good!
I was quite self sufficient by 18. But things are different for others.....
Still plan to try Chick-Fil-A one day....
Sangria going down well tonight........and starting to watch dvd’s of Person of Interest from the beginning again......They’re so good! And we get to see areas of New York we recognise.......
Hope Keisha‘s son party goes well tonight.......sounds like it will!!
Very full from pizza earlier......but a couple of chips and dip now.....always nice!
@schumigirl I was blessed with childcare - my Mum had my first at her home - though a good drive for me twice a day it was peace of mind. First was at pre school when number two arrived so Mum would come over to me then - we had flexibility in hours with sometimes having to cover evening or weekend events so I always took them to school as it was a country primary school en route to the parkland where we were based. Dad used to say I had ICI written through me like a stick of rock I was so proud of the company! Off to bed now - this is the weekend we don’t have the grandchildren home - get jobs done but we really miss them. Hope you enjoyed your sangria!
Goodnight all x
Eek, some are younger than me. I was 20 that summer of 1985. I remember watching live aid on the TV, as some was live here, some taped from England. Historic to this day.
With a DH in the military and me full time working, my kids both went to daycare from 4 months old. When older one was a toddler, I moved him to a daycare my mom volunteered at. Little one started at the daycare at my work, so was nice to be able to see her more. I also moved her over to my mom’s daycare, as I was hoping she would make friends with kids going to kindergarten the next year. I have been working since I was 15 years old. So have my kids.
Made dumplings, as had to do something with the left over steak. I use wonton dough, then air fry. Then, since I had some dough left, I tried putting some cherry pie filling in some. They were pretty good too. Sweet ending.
Ugh, with 70 percent humidity, it was so sticky feeling out. We were South enough we missed the rain, just a very light drizzle around lunchtime. Sunny as all right now. And still in the 80’s degrees. Very warm night.
Very creative Charade. I keep ours mostly in the car, as we tend to only use when going somewhere.
Car is happy with new wheels. Quieter ride, I think.
Enjoy your Saturday night. Then there’s mine:
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Hehe, yep, a grey goose slushy and the remote. Perfect in my book.
yeah the sprint was because oldest wanted to see another monument on way back to hotel. It looked like a wicked storm was coming- black skies one way, blue the other- so we pretty much ran up the hill. Amazing view but oof- I hurt the next day.Wow! Sounds like you’re having an amazing vacay! Can’t wait to hear what caused the .6 mi sprint! Bear? Fabulous pics! My thighs would be crying too, maybe screaming! I remember we were in an old gold mining town. Years ago, pre children! We went down to the river and used the dog dish to pan for gold lol!
Had to look up Keystone
We were at our friends who have the chickens on Canada Day. They have a bunch of chics. Thought of you.
no issues at all with the ascent. As for the gold- we found a couple flakes. Lots of garnets in the silt though. Our guide let Alysa (the geology major) take the silt from the pan (after gold filtered out) home. She and her sister spent hours picking out the garnets. We each have a teeny vial of them now. I adore my kids, but I felt like I was back in school at times as we got lots of impromptu “helpful information” talks about rocks around us. OTOH- she very clearly picked a field of study she loves and is passionate about, and a parent always wants their kids to be happyThat is some hike, any altitude issues with the hike? Hope you strike it rich
SOO sweet!Attaching a picture of the grandbaby
my pet sitter said our dog wasn’t wild about them either, but one bedroom on the lower level is really quiet and he stayed in there. The chickens- well the older girls weren’t happy, but the babies didn’t know any betterMy dogs are usually fine with thunder storms and fireworks. It was just too crazy last night with them going o
mmmm I think it was a restaurant in the Venetian in Las Vegas where we had a great bottle of this.Have you tried a good strong Argentinian Malbec? D
. Looks like a great time. The time away we’ve had in June and July have been HUGE mental health helps.much ...just keep to ourselves and maybe go to the beach a few times. Hanging out on the balcony and watching the sunset over the gulf sounds great to me
At least I know that everyone going with me has been tested for Covid so no worries. We're taking most of our food with us and only plan on eating out at places with outdoor seating.
Universal- if they keep up what they are doing right now- is fantastic. Never once felt at risk. My daughter has been on a plane several times through this- even was in Seattle when this was exploding there- and both hubs and son have flown since. Everyone’s risk assessment is different though.We keep hopping on the fence about our September trip. I am so excited about going away just hubby and I and ready to go back to Universal, but listening to others and watching this whole virus blow up all over the place, doubts are creeping in. Universal isnt worrying us but the plane ride and airport are. Southwest will still have 2 to a row when we fly and masks, but my sensible boring side is yelling at me. Still have time. Southwest was funny when I asked about their cancellation policy. "Just have to cancel 10 minutes prior to boarding." Never heard of a 10 minute cancellation time frame.
So sorry for your loss. What a great way to commemorate though with memory boxes/books.Found some amazing things and intend to do a scrap book and memory box for everyone to see and hopefully reduce down the things I’ve put to one side so far! Letters back to late 1800’s from family members for example.
So you’d fit right in with us Midwesterners- we pull up lawn chairs, gather in someone’s garage, have a beer and watch the lightening!You can spot us Brits a mile away in Florida where they just get the most amazing storms ever!!! We`re out watching it oohing and aaahhing at all the lightning.....lol.....
very nice, color is gorgeousSo, this is the after picture.....just over 3 inches inches off and about 25lbs of the stuff she thinned!!
yeah that makes sense. We will find out this week if middles classes are online or some in person.to pay for her to do her online classes about a 1/2 hour train ride away
kebabs sound yummy!Spicy pork on kebab skewers for lunch and some home made potato salad.......Kyle just wants a turkey sandwich......simple!
hugs to you- I do remember you mentioning her.didn’t know her really well, but always enjoyed talking to her when she came in. She was a really sweet lady
lol!Seemed like an odd response. Then she called me and was laughing because her 8 month old son and grabbed her phone and accidentally sent that emoji.
are you sure? I think our pup has less lab in him than advertised- what you get from a rescue. He missed us I think laying on hubs feet so he can’t move.can also see remains of yet another shredded toyAnd we really don`t want a dog. No more travelling if we did!!
he was awaiting a liver transplant having suffered a degenerative disease and everything approved for March but the virus halted transplants and tragically he deteriorated in June
Omg so sorry! Sounds like he had a life well loved and what a great tribute!My friends tribute was so overwhelming.
yes everywhere too, along with common sense and re-evaluation as science comes in. But some leaders are too stubborn to admit change in direction needed and be “wrong”.I’m usually ok with it but the level of ineptitude is dangerous
Even the chickens can’t keep up this year! Although it’s been highly entertaining watching them suddenly take off after a bug.You both are having the crazy bugs too? They're horrible this year! I just ordered more bug sticks from Amazon. Yuck!
MO rain in summer is like Florida rain- usually warm and just makes things more humid. We got got in huge rain our last night in South Dakota coming back after dinner. Soaked and Cold! Very cold rain- shocking to us lol.It's colder rain and will cool everything off a lot.
Sounds like my garden! The Roma’s should be ripe in the next day or two. But my lettuce is now grown out and I will get seeds soon. My cilantro also seeded out and it will restart itself.I've been getting green beans but the zucchini isn't quite large enough to pick yet. My peppers all seem delayed too. I have bell, poblano, hot cherry and jalapeno that are all still tiny babies. We have been getting tons of lettuce though, which is good because we eat a lot of salads in general. I think the cucumbers will be ready to start picking either today or tomorrow. My herbs have exploded! I have tons of cilantro, parsley, dill, thyme, rosemary, basil and two kinds of min
Happy birthday!Sunday is my birthday!
I’m older than most homies I think - but hey I’m still here and healthy so no complaints!Grey Goose Slushy.....
Well at least I’m still older than you by a smidge, my 39th is this coming September!!!
You just described Nemo lol! He will drop his ball right at edge of of couch and “nudge” it until it gets stuck under the couch. Then scratch at it until we retrieve it- we’ve watched him do this. He’s figured out we play with him when the toy gets stuckView attachment 509002
Happy Birthday Elsa. Hope you have a nice birthday today.
Ah, was a very bright sunrise, and so bright out still. With a stop to get some food, will be off to enjoy some pool time by lunchtime. Still that pesky chance of you loose, rain for you, but weather lady says lesser chances today, then yesterday. And a hot one too, see all that rain we’ve had, evaporated, and now we get very humid air. And will see 90 by the later afternoon. Already in the mid 70’s, and climbing into the 80’s in less than an hour. Ah, beautiful sunny, clear day. Hello high weather system, keep that pesky Southern rainy air away.
Yeah, I actually like watching a storm too. Though more like a tea cup than a beer. LoL
Hey, MonyK, he may have enough lab in him. We had so many chewed up toys. My female lab, aka Shark, would chew those toys that squeak, to get the squeaker out. Then I got to pick that squeaker out of the carpet, as once she was done getting it out, toy was no more fun. We did many a nylabone, and other chew toys that took awhile to get through. Those that took awhile sometimes had to be fetched under the couch, as once slid under there, paws and snouts were almost always not able to retrieve it. So a whine and scratching got us to use a yardstick and swish it out. And my DH still wants another lab. Ah, with those otter tails, I will keep nothing breakable on the tables. And get a trash can that can close tighter, in case the lab is a trash raider like my male lab was. But, still not ready for another one. With the kids in college and us, usually not home. Maybe when he retires before me. And it may be a service dog, as his doctors are starting to suggest he needs such a dog. Sigh. No matter, I will be the primary caregiver, even if he or the kids beg to differ. It still happens, I become responsible for the dog, and because of that, I am just not ready. I do miss having one too, though.
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Yes, no need to ask, tea in my tea cup. Quiet house, as have no idea when my night owl kids went to bed. Remote in hand. Life is good.
And yes, I am looking forward to enjoy Universal Orlando at the end of September. Masks and frequent washing of hands, not many times eating inside, and I am okay with the risks. I am ready for a relaxing vacation.
Love it! Confession time.... I put up three Christmas trees. Yes, I am that crazy person and one tree is a Disney tree. I may have to get that one.
So you’d fit right in with us Midwesterners- we pull up lawn chairs, gather in someone’s garage, have a beer and watch the lightening!
Yeah, I actually like watching a storm too. Though more like a tea cup than a beer. LoL
And yes, I am looking forward to enjoy Universal Orlando at the end of September. Masks and frequent washing of hands, not many times eating inside, and I am okay with the risks. I am ready for a relaxing vacation.
Weekend again. Seems this month is going by faster, long catch up
yeah the sprint was because oldest wanted to see another monument on way back to hotel. It looked like a wicked storm was coming- black skies one way, blue the other- so we pretty much ran up the hill. Amazing view but oof- I hurt the next day.
no issues at all with the ascent. As for the gold- we found a couple flakes. Lots of garnets in the silt though. Our guide let Alysa (the geology major) take the silt from the pan (after gold filtered out) home. She and her sister spent hours picking out the garnets. We each have a teeny vial of them now. I adore my kids, but I felt like I was back in school at times as we got lots of impromptu “helpful information” talks about rocks around us. OTOH- she very clearly picked a field of study she loves and is passionate about, and a parent always wants their kids to be happy
SOO sweet!
my pet sitter said our dog wasn’t wild about them either, but one bedroom on the lower level is really quiet and he stayed in there. The chickens- well the older girls weren’t happy, but the babies didn’t know any better
mmmm I think it was a restaurant in the Venetian in Las Vegas where we had a great bottle of this.
. Looks like a great time. The time away we’ve had in June and July have been HUGE mental health helps.
Universal- if they keep up what they are doing right now- is fantastic. Never once felt at risk. My daughter has been on a plane several times through this- even was in Seattle when this was exploding there- and both hubs and son have flown since. Everyone’s risk assessment is different though.
So sorry for your loss. What a great way to commemorate though with memory boxes/books.
So you’d fit right in with us Midwesterners- we pull up lawn chairs, gather in someone’s garage, have a beer and watch the lightening!
very nice, color is gorgeous
yeah that makes sense. We will find out this week if middles classes are online or some in person.
kebabs sound yummy!
hugs to you- I do remember you mentioning her.
lol!
are you sure? I think our pup has less lab in him than advertised- what you get from a rescue. He missed us I think laying on hubs feet so he can’t move.can also see remains of yet another shredded toy View attachment 508932View attachment 508933
Omg so sorry! Sounds like he had a life well loved and what a great tribute!
yes everywhere too, along with common sense and re-evaluation as science comes in. But some leaders are too stubborn to admit change in direction needed and be “wrong”.
Even the chickens can’t keep up this year! Although it’s been highly entertaining watching them suddenly take off after a bug.
MO rain in summer is like Florida rain- usually warm and just makes things more humid. We got got in huge rain our last night in South Dakota coming back after dinner. Soaked and Cold! Very cold rain- shocking to us lol.
Sounds like my garden! The Roma’s should be ripe in the next day or two. But my lettuce is now grown out and I will get seeds soon. My cilantro also seeded out and it will restart itself.
Happy birthday!
And happy birthday to Keisha son!
Kiddos Prom is Friday, then we take off for St. Louis for Saturday for step-MiL retirement party.
Sons high school will have more info on this fall in next couple weeks. Hoping they go back in person. At some point we are going to have to accept a level of risk, work to mitigate it as much as possible, but go back to living. I think too many are pinning way way too much on a “magic bullet” vaccine thats at least a year away if it ever happens. Oldest is still off to Seattle for grad school- there will be lots of grad assistants to assist with classes of undergrads, so should be easier to keep classes small and do online as needed. I’m hoping UCF for middle has in person too, but I’m less optimistic than a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how middle will handle having to be isolated and online only- she was almost in tears this week telling me she couldn’t do it. We’ve let off on the counseling and I need to get her back in before the depression takes hold again. Damn virus (as my adorable great nephew says when he wears his mask- he’s 3 and is good about it but funny)
Thanks for all of the birthday wishes SANS family! On our way to brunch right now so I plan to have a cinnamon roll and a mimosa I think! Going to be a good day - hubby’s uncle arranged a skeet shoot this afternoon so will be fun!
I think last year I was up to 5...but only one I’d them is super tall my themed trees are 7 ft or under so I don’t think they count lol.
Yes! Love watching a good storm from the garage or porch! Growing up in Wisconsin I didn’t know that wasn’t what everyone did!
Yup me too. I think we all need a relaxing vacation at this point!
Have a good Sunday folks!
@schumigirl your lush sounding kebabs inspired me and we are doing pork and chicken ones tonite on the grill! I’m already hungry
No way! How cool is that?By day not date, 35 years ago today I was in Wembley stadium watching Live Aid. Saturday July 13th 1985.
Me tooIt really is a horrible sound. I'm glad your dog leaves them go.
Just aOh wow, a tornado. Crazy weather!
LolLOL! I knew you were throwing out some hippie vibes..
I cut back to the year round, seasonal one I have and just the LR one. Probably will do one in the den & another in the GD bedroom here this year, out of boredomLove it! Confession time.... I put up three Christmas trees. Yes, I am that crazy person and one tree is a Disney tree. I may have to get that one.
I remember you saying that...why I mentioned the new ones were out. Was afraid the HM one will disappear. I like the fantastic one too with the brooms, may put that on my xmas list lolI have a Hallmark ornament addiction. There are so many I want this year. I usually wait until the day after Christmas and buy them when they go 50% off. I just take my chances with what is still available. This year there are a few that we will be buying as soon as they are available in October.
It was very nice, except for the outlaws acting insular/strange. They kept off to themselves in a corner, worked for meHope Keisha‘s son party goes well tonight.......sounds like it will!!
Haha I was always interested in geology, right up my alley. Do they have any Geode rocks out that way? You jogged my memory, i bought a kit of them for the mr & GD to break open at xmas. Need to look where I stuffed themI adore my kids, but I felt like I was back in school at times as we got lots of impromptu “helpful information” talks about rocks around us.
It’s hard enough for adults to wrap their minds around. I know they say kids are resilient but I’m not so sure when it comes to this stretched out event.Sons high school will have more info on this fall in next couple weeks. Hoping they go back in person. At some point we are going to have to accept a level of risk, work to mitigate it as much as possible, but go back to living. I think too many are pinning way way too much on a “magic bullet” vaccine thats at least a year away if it ever happens. Oldest is still off to Seattle for grad school- there will be lots of grad assistants to assist with classes of undergrads, so should be easier to keep classes small and do online as needed. I’m hoping UCF for middle has in person too, but I’m less optimistic than a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how middle will handle having to be isolated and online only- she was almost in tears this week telling me she couldn’t do it. We’ve let off on the counseling and I need to get her back in before the depression takes hold again. Damn virus (as my adorable great nephew says when he wears his mask- he’s 3 and is good about it but funny)
age is but a number. I’ve met more than a few 20 & 30-somethings That act worse than stereotypical old, cranky people.I’m older than most homies I think - but hey I’m still here and healthy so no complaints!
That is such a great name for a petYou just described Nemo lol
Only low 80’s today, hooray! Silly, but so excited to find bone in chicken breasts at the grocery yesterday! Stocked up . Have some roasting, also making spidey green beans & sliced cukes (from garden), baked potatoes & corn on cob with some dinner rolls.
Thanks for BD wishes lol, i’ll Pass them along. Here’s my three amigos, who took a deep breath & took off their gaiters/masks
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Elsa - Hope you had a great day celebrating! Always pleased to trot out a picture of Olaf
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No way! How cool is that?
Me too
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I cut back to the year round, seasonal one I have and just the LR one. Probably will do one in the den & another in the GD bedroom here this year, out of boredom
Robbi is the one who does multiple trees up very big, I’m sure she’ll share her pictures
I remember you saying that...why I mentioned the new ones were out. Was afraid the HM one will disappear. I like the fantastic one too with the brooms, may put that on my xmas list lol
It was very nice, except for the outlaws acting insular/strange. They kept off to themselves in a corner, worked for me
Haha I was always interested in geology, right up my alley. Do they have any Geode rocks out that way? You jogged my memory, i bought a kit of them for the mr & GD to break open at xmas. Need to look where I stuffed them
It’s hard enough for adults to wrap their minds around. I know they say kids are resilient but I’m not so sure when it comes to this stretched out event.
age is but a number. I’ve met more than a few 20 & 30-somethings That act worse than stereotypical old, cranky people.
That is such a great name for a pet