It's too quiet

[NurseBettyLu]

And we're facing a cold, wet winter. Yuck. I hate being cold, I hate standard time cos it gets dark too early, and the heater dries out my skin. But at least it's not hurricane season anymore.

[pamcharlie]

And we're facing a cold, wet winter. Yuck. I hate being cold, I hate standard time cos it gets dark too early, and the heater dries out my skin. But at least it's not hurricane season anymore.

Autumn and winter are terrible on the skin lots of moisturizer and chap stick since the lips do get chapped really badly in those two seasons

[NurseBettyLu]

Yeah, I know. I'm about to take a nice hot shower and then slather down with baby oil. Emu oil on my feet to prevent cracked heels. Doesn't that sound nice?

[jesus loves me]

Never saw emu oil. i have very sensitive/allergic skin, so i'm always looking for stuff to use.

[NurseBettyLu]

Try health food stores.

[Genna14]

I'm sure none of that would hurt. I have been using a heating pad to allay some of the pain. It had got so bad that I was having like sharp shooting pains down my right arm. :(

[NurseBettyLu]

Oww! That might require some intervention. Got a good chiropracter or osteopath can look at it?

[Genna14]

Nope and I can't afford it anyway.

I'm fairly certain that once NaNoWriMo is over, I'll fell a little better.

That reminds me, I reached the half way mark last night, 25,000 words!!!! This is a HUGE deal to me, making this the longest story I've ever written and actually stuck with. I've said all along that I'll get done and now I'm beginning to believe that I'll get to 50,000 words.

[TigerSpectator]

I'm here wondering about how many posts it takes before my posts stop having to be moderated... oh well....c'est la vie

[Jason]

I'm here wondering about how many posts it takes before my posts stop having to be moderated... oh well....c'est la vie

Five.

[TigerSpectator]

Well that's good news. WOOO!!

[TigerSpectator]

Well...it is good to be able to post freely now http://cockytalk.com/images/smilies/veryhappy.gif

[NurseBettyLu]

Well, post away. Hi, I'm Beth.

[TigerSpectator]

Good to meet ya Beth.

How's it going?

[NurseBettyLu]

Not so bad. I gotta go to work tonight, but 's okay, I like my job.

[TigerSpectator]

Good stuff. I need a job.

[NurseBettyLu]

Jobs are good. Life's expensive. Whoops, gotta scoot, or I'll be late.

[TigerSpectator]

Be safe. Have fun.

Deuces.

[jesus loves me]

I'm here wondering about how many posts it takes before my posts stop having to be moderated... oh well....c'est la vie the mods are always watching! welcome to the boards. stay long, post often, make friends and enjoy! you have the coolest av! laurie

[TigerSpectator]

the mods are always watching! welcome to the boards. stay long, post often, make friends and enjoy! you have the coolest av! laurie

Thank ya much. I love messin' around with Paint.NET
It seriously is a souped up version of Paint and a cheap man's photoshop.

[Jason]

Well, I'm mostly always watching. ;) TigerSpectator got approved yesterday.

Hey, TigerSpectator, be sure to start a thread in the Zone introducing yourself.

(I mostly use Paint Shop Pro, although I own Photoshop.)

Jason, Moderator

[Genna14]

Paint Shop Pro is all I use....

[Jason]

Paint Shop Pro is all I use....

Yeah, it's really easy to use.

[TigerSpectator]

How much does Paint Shop Pro cost?

[Jason]

How much does Paint Shop Pro cost?

A slightly older version, Paint Shop Pro X, can be bought through Amazon third-party sellers for around $50.

The newest version is about $70 but a lot of people are complaining about it on Amazon.

[Genna14]

I have version XI and I love it. I couldn't be happier! It cost me $100 brand new.

[Jason]

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate is the latest. $65.99 at Amazon, but like I said it's getting a lot of bad reviews. I use 8.

[TigerSpectator]

That's a little expensive for something thats not a need for me right now. That's why I'm loving Paint.NET

[Genna14]

With Corel, its always hit or miss. Sometimes they have great programs like Animation Shop, but you have to learn to use them the right way or your images will come out grainy.

[NurseBettyLu]

I just use plain ol' Paint that came with the computer. Pretty much meets my needs at the moment.

[Genna14]

This is Genna signing off for the night. Good night, and good luck.

[NurseBettyLu]

'Night, Genna! Happy writing!

[Genna14]

Just signign on to announce that my current word count stands at 26,666! HA!

Ok and I'm still three days ahead, I really don't have to write for the rest of the weekend, but I'm still intent on making it to 30k by tomorrow night.

[NurseBettyLu]

That's a lotta words!

[Genna14]

Yes it is, but I'm gunna get to 28,000. then I won't have to write anything till Sunday night or Monday, I do believe.

[jesus loves me]

Why is it that on weekends when i'm airtime free all day, no one is here?

[Genna14]

Because I rarely get on the boards on weekends. Besides, I've been celebrating my two fave boys in NASCAR's lower series, Craftsman Trucks and Nationwide Series, winning the championships today!!!

Congrats to Clint Bowyer and Johnny Benson!!!! :D

[jesus loves me]

Because I rarely get on the boards on weekends. Besides, I've been celebrating my two fave boys in NASCAR's lower series, Craftsman Trucks and Nationwide Series, winning the championships today!!! Congrats to Clint Bowyer and Johnny Benson!!!! :D congrats, genna. *does happy dance with genna*. catch ya another time. i missed it - what are you writing?

[NurseBettyLu]

Why is it that on weekends when i'm airtime free all day, no one is here?

Cos -- I don't know, weekends are always dead dead deadsky.

[jesus loves me]

Well, it's an answer....

[NurseBettyLu]

I stumbled and fell today. Not seriously hurt, but sore all over. I fall every once in a while, I'm frequently not steady on my feet.

[jesus loves me]

I stumbled and fell today. Not seriously hurt, but sore all over. I fall every once in a while, I'm frequently not steady on my feet. beth, you take care! praying for ya. i fall too which is why i have to use the 4-prong cane. it has been the difference between serious injury outside and being ok.

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm fighting that whole cane thing. I already feel crippled enough. But today was a nasty spill.

[jesus loves me]

I'm fighting that whole cane thing. I already feel crippled enough. But today was a nasty spill. i know how you feel about the cane. i hate it and i feel so old using it. i have elderly people try to help me off the bus which is embarrassing.

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm too young to be this old. Every night I go to bed with two men: Arthur-itis and Ben-Gay.

[NurseBettyLu]

And I gotta go to w**k whether I want to or not. Later!

[pamcharlie]

It is a lovely sunday afternoon in hamilton new zealand oh no it is cloudy but it is great to be here

[jesus loves me]

I'm too young to be this old. Every night I go to bed with two men: Arthur-itis and Ben-Gay. i so agree. i prefer to sleep with an animal - tiger balm. we're much too young to feel this dang old!

[Genna14]

congrats, genna. *does happy dance with genna*. catch ya another time. i missed it - what are you writing?


I would dance but NaNo is KILLING ME! I'm staying up until around 2-3 am just writing all night! Still thrilled for the boys!!!!

Here's a small excerpt I've written:

As she began her march to classes once more, she heard a sound of the most unearthly value. It tinkled through the hall of the school and pleasured her ears. Never in her life had she ever heard a sound so beautiful, so haunting. It seemed to call to her, whispering her name. As if an invisible hand guided her, she walked in the direction of the music and found herself in a recital hall. A man with silver hair was pounding away on an instrument that never in her life could she have imagined.

It was an instrument of large proportions with keys attached to cables which were consequently secured to bells of varying sizes and tones. There was a large keyboard of sorts which he pounded on with his feet as well. The man played with such passion that Hannah became lost in the sound and fury of the music.

His hands moved as though they caressed the keys, but, at the same time, they commanded respect from them. The sound of the bells resonated through the room and through Hannah’s body, stirring up emotions within her that she could not identify. The song itself was like nothing she’d ever heard. The melody spoke to her things that only the heart can understand. When the song ended, she felt as her heart would break, and she didn’t know why. There was inexplicable beauty and sadness in the song he played.

So lost in the music was she, that she didn’t notice the man glance in her direction several times in the duration of the song. Her heart wept as she listened, tears traced little paths down her winter chapped cheeks. So deeply drawn into the heavenly notes was she that when they ceased, she felt lost and confused, as though she’d lost a piece of herself.

She stood, dazed, as though expecting more. Her mind willed her to move, but her body refused the action. She somehow thought that if she made any small movement, the magic would disappear.

[pamcharlie]

Oh it is very quiet, guess what the land lord of the house next door to me came looking for them this evening

[NurseBettyLu]

I hate standard time. Aquarter of six and it's already dark. And cold. And I'm stiff and sore all over.

[jesus loves me]

I hate standard time. Aquarter of six and it's already dark. And cold. And I'm stiff and sore all over. hey, beth. been wondering how you're doing today. still praying for ya. were you in the house when you fell?

[NurseBettyLu]

Yeah, on my way to the bathroom. Bonked my head on the door jam. Spent last night at w**k in a futile attempt at getting comfortable. Used rude language at several points in the night.

[jesus loves me]

I would dance but NaNo is KILLING ME! I'm staying up until around 2-3 am just writing all night! Still thrilled for the boys!!!! Here's a small excerpt I've written: i don't know anything about lit. but i know what i like and what holds my interest. your exerpt interested me and made me wish there was more! keep going, genna!

[jesus loves me]

Yeah, on my way to the bathroom. Bonked my head on the door jam. Spent last night at w**k in a futile attempt at getting comfortable. Used rude language at several points in the night. ouch! understand use of rude language. do you w**rk tonight or can you take it easy?

[NurseBettyLu]

Gotta go to the store. Back later.

[pamcharlie]

Shopping gosh now since we are heading towards the holidays and shopping season equals ques and of spending and since i am in new zealand heat and summer

[Genna14]

i don't know anything about lit. but i know what i like and what holds my interest. your exerpt interested me and made me wish there was more! keep going, genna!
There's a lot more. 65 pages or so.

[pamcharlie]

Oh i am so looking forward to next week when Prince Caspian comes out on dvd yeah

[jesus loves me]

Oh i am so looking forward to next week when Prince Caspian comes out on dvd yeah my friend was in los angeles the week it premiered and they were selling the dvd on the corner so he bought me one. i've watched it many times and love reepicheep.

[NurseBettyLu]

Supper was worth the trip to the store. Chili over cornbread, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh scallions and grape tomatoes. Mmm.

[jesus loves me]

Supper was worth the trip to the store. Chili over cornbread, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh scallions and grape tomatoes. Mmm. whoa! plus apple pie? chili homemade?

[NurseBettyLu]

Nope, chili was Hormel. Cornbread was homemade. Okay, boys and girls, how is proper southern cornbread made? White, not yellow, savory, not sweet.

[jesus loves me]

Nope, chili was Hormel. Cornbread was homemade. Okay, boys and girls, how is proper southern cornbread made? White, not yellow, savory, not sweet. i remember teacher, i remember! *gives self gold star*

[NurseBettyLu]

Very good. Leftover cornbread saved for Thanksgiving stuffing. Yummers.

[jesus loves me]

'Night, beth. special on "24" on soon and then tonight airtime free ends at 12 so i won't be back until after 9pm tomorrow. see ya!

[NurseBettyLu]

Nightynight, Laurie. Sleep good.

[Genna14]

YAY! My car broke down!

[NurseBettyLu]

My car breaking down is usually not a "YAY" occasion.

[Genna14]

Have you no sense of sarcasm?

[NurseBettyLu]

What? Sarcasm? Me? You must be joking.

[Genna14]

:rolleyes:

[NurseBettyLu]

There's gonna come a cold snap and your eyes are gonna freeze like that.

[jesus loves me]

Play nice, girls. unless i start feeling better just popped in to say 'hey y'all' and have a good night.

[NurseBettyLu]

'Night, Laurie. Going to bed as soon as I finish my milk. Feel better, okay?

[pamcharlie]

Wakey Wakey everyone where is everyone ?

[NurseBettyLu]

Oh, hush up. *rolls over and goes back to sleep*

[pamcharlie]

Ok back to sleep , where is everyone ?

[NurseBettyLu]

Right here. Where are you?

[TigerSpectator]

Hey yall...just thought I'd share that I'm an uncle again. My second nephew was born this evening at 8:13 PM EST and weighing in a 8 lbs 2 oz.

:D

[jesus loves me]

Hey yall...just thought I'd share that I'm an uncle again. My second nephew was born this evening at 8:13 PM EST and weighing in a 8 lbs 2 oz. :D congrats, uncle! i was only 4 when i became an aunt so it was kind of a non event to me! wishing your new nephew the best! going to spoil him?

[jesus loves me]

'Night, Laurie. Going to bed as soon as I finish my milk. Feel better, okay? hey, beth. not sure what digestive disorder i have, but still not well. maybe i'll be around more tomorrow.

[TigerSpectator]

congrats, uncle! i was only 4 when i became an aunt so it was kind of a non event to me! wishing your new nephew the best! going to spoil him?

As much as I can...but I've gotta make sure to be equal to both nephews though. Haha...

Being an uncle is the great part...because when they get out of control...you give them back to the parents :cool:

[jesus loves me]

As much as I can...but I've gotta make sure to be equal to both nephews though. Haha... Being an uncle is the great part...because when they get out of control...you give them back to the parents :cool: lol! i remember crying at the photo 'op' because i didn't want to hold the strange, crying bundle! i missed out on being a real aunt.

[TigerSpectator]

lol! i remember crying at the photo 'op' because i didn't want to hold the strange, crying bundle! i missed out on being a real aunt.

I was 15 when the first nephew was born.
I'm now 23 with the second one being born.

I hope I'm a better uncle to both of them starting now than I was as a teen.

[NurseBettyLu]

Come on, you buncha slackers, it's only quarter past 12...

[pamcharlie]

Here in new zealand it is 8.01pm on wednesday 19th november 2008 , i am here where is everyone else

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm here, but you keep dissappearing.

[Genna14]

I went to bed somewhat early. I got my WC done early! yay!

[pamcharlie]

International time zones since i had to get to bed

[NurseBettyLu]

Peter isn't really interested in sleeping tonight, but he's happy. He's just resting in his crib playing with his hands. He's just discovered his hands, a major developmentaol milestone.

[pamcharlie]

Hey nurse betty lu , usually at this time on thursday night new zealand time i am getting ready to go to my small group but there is no small group this week due to the leaders being busy so i am here I am fine how are you

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm fine, went to see my auntie this afternoon and took her some of my beef stew and cornbread. She's 92, and shows no sign whatsoever of slowing down.

[pamcharlie]

That's great, my gran is turning 100 next april which means huge family party in australia since she is very advanced in years

[Genna14]

I want to go to Australia too! :(

[NurseBettyLu]

I wanna go, too. I could pick you up on my way west.

[Genna14]

Ok, I'll be waiting!

[NurseBettyLu]

We could zip up northways and pick up Laurie, too. Girls' road trip!

[Genna14]

Woohoo! Can we stop at Chicago Motor Speedway in Juliet? I need some postcards. OH! And Wrigley Field.

[NurseBettyLu]

Woohoo! Can we stop at Chicago Motor Speedway in Juliet? I need some postcards. OH! And Wrigley Field.

Okay, we'll leave a little earlier. Dress warmly, I jus' bout froze to death the last time I was up that way.

[pamcharlie]

A girls road trip count me in too, Basil is with me at the moment at the computer and charlie is resting taking it easy while he recovers from his facial war wounds just two little holes one above his right eye and one on his right lip

[NurseBettyLu]

A girls road trip count me in too, Basil is with me at the moment at the computer and charlie is resting taking it easy while he recovers from his facial war wounds just two little holes one above his right eye and one on his right lip

Stay put! We're coming to see you! Maybe I'll bring KittyBoy to play with Basil and Charlie. I'll tell him not to play too rough with Charlie.

[jesus loves me]

We could zip up northways and pick up Laurie, too. Girls' road trip!i'm ready - if i can hug a koala. things here not good w/me or cell service which of course is also my internet. land line going in tues. don"t know what else to do. i have to have reliable phone at least.

[NurseBettyLu]

Oh, you so need to get away for a bit. Not sure I'd want to hug a koala -- have you seen the claws on those things??

[jesus loves me]

Oh, you so need to get away for a bit. Not sure I'd want to hug a koala -- have you seen the claws on those things??yup, i've seen their claws and they aren't always in a good mood, but i'd like to at least try to hug one! we use to have two here.

[NurseBettyLu]

Well, yer a better man than I am, Gunga Din. What I really want isto bake another pan of biscuits. I've got a jar of strawberry jam here that looks lonely.

[jesus loves me]

I need some! not eating from stress. caller i.d. costs 8.00, the service only 11.00. i should qualify for the 6.00 off a month for the disabled. need to buy phone and answering machine. less money now for food.

[NurseBettyLu]

Wish I lived closer. You mind leftovers? I made a killer split pea and ham soup (very economical) tonight. Took my auntie some. She has plenty of money for food and such, but she's lonely. She's done so much for me all my life, I feel anything I can do for her is just a drop in the bucket.

[jesus loves me]

Love leftovers and split pea with ham! i never had relatives like yours. you're blessed!

[NurseBettyLu]

I'll post the recipe. Very cheap to make, and it makes gallons. Freezes well.

[jesus loves me]

I'll post the recipe. Very cheap to make, and it makes gallons. Freezes well.thanks, found it. this will be good! soon as i have the land line, i have to call dhs and find out why my new food card isn't here.

[NurseBettyLu]

It's a very forgiving recipe, mess with it a bit. And if you find yourself too poor to put meat in it, as I have been sometimes, it's pretty good without. I made this recipe for my brother in law who has to eat really low sodium, so you might want to add a pinch of salt.

[jesus loves me]

Thanks, beth. gotta be downtown early. be back here in pm if i have cell service. 'night, beth and stay warm!

[NurseBettyLu]

'Night, Laurie! Can't hardly keep my head up. Headed for nice hot shower and nice toasty bed.

[pamcharlie]

A picnic for our road trip i have some salads some sandwhiches and some muffins etc including some juicy apples and oranges and kiwifruit and strawberries

[NurseBettyLu]

How bout sandwiches of boiled ham, swiss cheese and stone-ground mustard? Ooh, hey, I think I just decided what I want for lunch.

[Genna14]

Poor Laurie, I wish I could send you some money to help, but I have less than what she does and I'm now car less *sigh*. It broke down on Monday and I now have to rely on the bus. I got out of school yesterday at 2:40 pm and didn't get home until 4:30...........Ridiculous .

[pamcharlie]

Hey all, the buses here in my city are being rather dumb due to a bus driver's strike for a pay increase , i was able to get to church this morning though , let's get a bus and have girl's road trip on a bus big enough for all the third day girls here

[Genna14]

Road trip! Across the ocean......may not work so well.......

[pamcharlie]

To solve the across the ocean problem i could always use the flying car

[NurseBettyLu]

Or a really long bridge.

[pamcharlie]

What would you do for the flying car

[jesus loves me]

Hey girls! sorry i missed everyone. very tired, plus i found another mobile way to be here. be here later, i hope. got out of downtown alive yesterday. a million were there in the pm for disney parade. i watched on tv.

[Genna14]

I have sciatica.

But on a brighter note........

590 more words to 50,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pamcharlie]

Charlie is much better now , and it is raining here again oh dear summer starts next week and it is my birfhday next monday too

[NurseBettyLu]

Glad to hear Charlie is better. It's raining here too. KittyBoy and Spot are chasing eack other up and down the length of the den. Very entertaining.

[pamcharlie]

Glad to hear Charlie is better. It's raining here too. KittyBoy and Spot are chasing eack other up and down the length of the den. Very entertaining.

Charlie is sitting with me at the moment i am keeping a close watch on him so he doesn't get hurt again , oh since thanksgiving is on a thursday i have decided to go to subway for lunch as normal and have a foot long turkey sub on wheat to celebrate thanksgiving i might have turkey and ham which is also thanksgiving like.

[Genna14]

I've eaten dinner and three cookies......why am I still hungry?

[NurseBettyLu]

I've eaten dinner and three cookies......why am I still hungry?

Insufficient protein and healthy fats? Try eating a handful of nuts or a spoon of peanut butter. The fats will give you a feeling of satiety.

[pamcharlie]

Insufficient protein and healthy fats? Try eating a handful of nuts or a spoon of peanut butter. The fats will give you a feeling of satiety.

I recommend the same thing as well as some lean meat like turkey or chicken and some cheese or some baked beans on toast , for healthy fats also include some fish

[Genna14]

Insufficient protein and healthy fats? Try eating a handful of nuts or a spoon of peanut butter. The fats will give you a feeling of satiety.
Will try but in the mean time.............

Here is my official NaNoWriMo winner certificate!!!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z250/kkylieskreations/weenercert.jpg



And a screen shot of my pretty purple winner bar on the NaNo site!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z250/kkylieskreations/daweener.jpg

[pamcharlie]

Hey Genna Have a great thanksgiving day on thursday i will be celebrating with either a turkey or a turkey and ham sub at subway

[Genna14]

Thanksgiving is my FAVE holiday, next to July 4th of course! Being that Independance Day is my b-day! :P Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Season!!!

[pamcharlie]

Thanksgiving is my FAVE holiday, next to July 4th of course! Being that Independance Day is my b-day! :P Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Season!!!

Thanks Genna, I love Christmas and i have to tell you and nurse betty lu and jesus loves me that it is my birthday on monday and i hope you all have a great christmas season too.

[jesus loves me]

Way to go, genna! congrats!

[NurseBettyLu]

Yay Genna! Way to write!

[pamcharlie]

Great Effort Genna , well done . for your winning

[Rainlily]

Will try but in the mean time.............

Here is my official NaNoWriMo winner certificate!!!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z250/kkylieskreations/weenercert.jpg



And a screen shot of my pretty purple winner bar on the NaNo site!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z250/kkylieskreations/daweener.jpg


That's really cool, congratulations!

[pamcharlie]

Genna is a talented writer well done .

[Genna14]

Thank you everyone! Its been a challenge, to be sure, but I knew I could do it and I prayed and God listened and I somehow braved a really nasty head cold which just so happened to hit me on the VERY day NaNoWriMo started, tons of writer's block, and managed to stick with a story longer than any I had ever done before.

Just to clarify, everyone who hits the 50,000 word mark becomes a winner. I just did it way before the deadline. Like....seven days before the deadline. And I'm not so sure what to do with myself now. Lol I just really wanted to hit the mark before Turkey Day! YUM! My favoritest holiday!

[pamcharlie]

Turkey day on christmas day i enjoy a great turkey dinner with roast veges

[HPE89]

Will try but in the mean time.............

Here is my official NaNoWriMo winner certificate!!!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z250/kkylieskreations/weenercert.jpg



And a screen shot of my pretty purple winner bar on the NaNo site!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z250/kkylieskreations/daweener.jpg

Hey, that's cool that your name is Genesis! :D I didn't know that! Are you the first-born?

[NurseBettyLu]

I really, really, REALLY don't want to go to the store.

[Genna14]

Hey, that's cool that your name is Genesis! :D I didn't know that! Are you the first-born?
Of course, silly. Where do you think Genna came from? :P And yes, I am the first born but that's not why my mom named me Genesis.

[ZippyApplePants]

Of course, silly. Where do you think Genna came from? :P And yes, I am the first born but that's not why my mom named me Genesis.

Did she name you after the Pop group? I sure hope not.

[Jason]

Did she name you after the Pop group? I sure hope not.

Genesis, the group, rocks.

[Greyshades]

I was wondering what the new avatar was Genna.

Congratulations.

[jesus loves me]

Happy thanksgiving to all my friends and fellow boardies!

[Genna14]

Did she name you after the Pop group? I sure hope not.

I don't even think mama knew who they was...*snort* lolllll ohhhhh dizzyness hehehehehe

Genesis, the group, rocks.

i woudln't know, i was named after da bible.


I was wondering what the new avatar was Genna.

Congratulations.

tankies! i wrote lots and lots! cuz i'm awesome!

[NurseBettyLu]

Genna's got a snootful.

[ZippyApplePants]

Genesis, the group, rocks.


Be that as it may, I would feel awkward if I was named after a music group. Maybe that's just me.

I don't even think mama knew who they was...*snort* lolllll ohhhhh dizzyness hehehehehe



i woudln't know, i was named after da bible.




tankies! i wrote lots and lots! cuz i'm awesome!

I figured you were named after the book of the Bible. Congrats on doing so well on your novel. :D

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm sleepy. 'Night, y'all.

[pamcharlie]

Enjoy the thanksgiving holiday hey as a new zealander i would like to know do you all have friday off too or just thursday , anyway enjoy the holiday

[BeGlorifiedInMe]

I have to work Friday. But most companies are closed Friday too. Retailers, of course, work. The "busiest shopping day of the year". I'm glad I'm working.

[pamcharlie]

The busy shopping season has began yes

[Genna14]

Be that as it may, I would feel awkward if I was named after a music group. Maybe that's just me.



I figured you were named after the book of the Bible. Congrats on doing so well on your novel. :D
I am glad I was not named after the band.....I'd have been ashamed.

I like being named after a book, yeah....... And thanks lol. I had an amazing time writing it.

[NurseBettyLu]

Mmm...naptime now.

[jesus loves me]

The busy shopping season has began yes do y'all have a day in n.z. where stores open at 4am to kick off the c'mas shopping season?

[NurseBettyLu]

I shan't be participating in Black Friday.

[pamcharlie]

do y'all have a day in n.z. where stores open at 4am to kick off the c'mas shopping season?

4am in the morning to go shopping no too early just 8am to late

[NurseBettyLu]

Well, some stores over here open as early as 4am on the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday because store owners count on that day's income to bump them into the black for the year. Stores offer really good bargains for early shoppers, some even serve breakfast. It's not enough to lure me out, though.

[jesus loves me]

4am in the morning to go shopping no too early just 8am to late people here camp out overnight - in the cold - to be first in at 4am for the special deals. lunacy!

[NurseBettyLu]

Yeah, that's nuts.

[jesus loves me]

Yeah, that's nuts. no deal in the world could make me do that. here they are camped out at best buy already. i may go to the grocery store tomorrow to see if they have t'giving meals on clearance. mac & cheese didn't quite do it for me!

[NurseBettyLu]

I have a bowl of very good dressing you're more than welcome to.

[jesus loves me]

I have a bowl of very good dressing you're more than welcome to. cornbread? with or without sausage? either way, i'll welcome it!

[NurseBettyLu]

Cornbread to be sure! With onions, celery , bell pepper, sausage and chopped pecans.

[jesus loves me]

Cornbread to be sure! With onions, celery , bell pepper, sausage and chopped pecans. with green pepper and pecans too! that, is a major "wow"! i can almost smell/taste it. can ya fedex it!?

[ZippyApplePants]

Happy Thanksgiving! I had to work today and I work tomorrow. I'd rather get up early and earn money than get up early and spend it.

[NurseBettyLu]

I'd rather sleep in and do neither. Been off all week, as Peter is back in the hospital. Could have worked somewhere else, but decided I was due some days off.

[ZippyApplePants]

I'd rather sleep in and do neither. Been off all week, as Peter is back in the hospital. Could have worked somewhere else, but decided I was due some days off.

I can sleep in during my vacation next month.

[jesus loves me]

I'd rather sleep in and do neither. Been off all week, as Peter is back in the hospital. Could have worked somewhere else, but decided I was due some days off. sorry to hear about peter. what happened, more of the same?

[NurseBettyLu]

Yeah. Poor little guy, it takes forever for him t dettle down after a hospitalization, too. So when I do go back, I'll have my work cut out for me.

[jesus loves me]

Yeah. Poor little guy, it takes forever for him t dettle down after a hospitalization, too. So when I do go back, I'll have my work cut out for me. any idea how long he'll be in?

[NurseBettyLu]

May be discharged tomorrow. Boy, I'm tired! Long busy day. Back tomorrow, maybe with some progress on decking my halls!

[jesus loves me]

May be discharged tomorrow. Boy, I'm tired! Long busy day. Back tomorrow, maybe with some progress on decking my halls! 'night, beth! good luck with decking your halls. maybe i can find some turkey etc. on clearance! the dinners looked decent and were in the deli.

[Genna14]

Good day, much food, but I'm pleasantly satisfied and won't go to bed with a massive stomach ache. Had some laughs about my Nana, no tears, thankfully. Opened dinner with communion, lovely day all in all until this evening, but I want to forget about the one person I love most in the world blowing me off to get drunk. And everyone wonders why I was drinking last night.....

Hope everyone had a nice day. It was a pleasant sort for me, complete with T-day movies and a nice little post dinner nap.

[jesus loves me]

Went out to walgreens. thought my fingers may not be able to string decorations. found cheap sparkly snowflake garland. they mostly fell off the wire when opened. the cheap ornament with
jesus name? bent the tree ala charlie brown. now it sits in a branch. i give up.

[NurseBettyLu]

Sometimes that's the best thing to do.

[jesus loves me]

At least the ornament has jesus name.

[NurseBettyLu]

My favorite ornament is a little figurine of Santa worshipping at the foot of the manger. Always hangs prominently on the tree.

[jesus loves me]

I've seen photos of that. wish i had one. i think they are sooo appropriate.

[NurseBettyLu]

Also love the crochetted snowflakes my Grammie made.

[jesus loves me]

I had a friend who made those. my mom and i had tons of stuff. whem she died i had to get rid of most of our belongings. *sighs sadly*.

[NurseBettyLu]

My grandparents left me a big boxful of pre-war German glass ornaments. Too fragile with age to use -- I turned one to powder just trying to remove it from the box. I get nervous even handling the box now.

[jesus loves me]

Wow! what are you going to do with them?

[NurseBettyLu]

I don't know. I'm wondering how much it would cost to have a protective case made.

[jesus loves me]

I don't know. I'm wondering how much it would cost to have a protective case made. my sis had a glass curio with expensive stuff in it. it may be worth finding out. just don't tell neighbors what you have - as a safety thing.

[Genna14]

We aren't getting a tree. Haven't had one in at least three years I think. Doesn't really bother me so much, I don't feel very Christmasy this year..

[NurseBettyLu]

They're not particularly valuable, except to me as family heirlooms. But I would like to put them someplace safe where I could still enjoy them. Mainly I want to preserve them from curious little kitties who like shinies.

[Genna14]

I'm not sure its so much the shinies as it is the danglies.

[jesus loves me]

They're not particularly valuable, except to me as family heirlooms. But I would like to put them someplace safe where I could still enjoy them. Mainly I want to preserve them from curious little kitties who like shinies. the curio would be perfect for that. none of the 17 cats were able to break and enter. have to go soong fingers getting too bad.

[NurseBettyLu]

That's one of the reasons I like to put up the small tree. Less to pick up when they knock it over. I haven't had anything breakable on the tree in years.

[Genna14]

i have heartburn.

[jesus loves me]

Beth, roll tide! congrats! if i get the game next sat., i'll be watching. finally saw nick 'satan' as you use to call him.

[NurseBettyLu]

Auburn got served a cup of coffee, all right, GREG Coffee, that is.

[pamcharlie]

My pastor was talking on hebrews today and he had to tell these two guys to stop talking since he was teaching and he does not like it when there is chatter during his messages since God wants to minister to people during the message

[NurseBettyLu]

Besides that, it's disrespectful to the speaker.

[pamcharlie]

Besides that, it's disrespectful to the speaker.

That's right my pastor was quoting C S Lewis today too while giving the message too. I totally like my pastor he rocks and he is so funny at times too.

[Genna14]

I'm cold. :(

[ZippyApplePants]

I'm cold. :(

Go sit next to Emily, she's too hot.

[Genna14]

Go sit next to Emily, she's too hot.
I should, but she's not in this thread.

[ZippyApplePants]

I should, but she's not in this thread.

Yes, that is a problem. Coming here wouldn't help, we have snow on the ground.

[pamcharlie]

To avoid the cold of american winter come to the new zealand summer but bring heaps of sunscreen

[Genna14]

I didn't cough not once all night. I get up this morning and I can't stop!

[pamcharlie]

It is the 1st day of summer today and my birthday

[jesus loves me]

You get two nice things all in one day! enjoy!

[Genna14]

I'm listening to Plus One HA! Oh the memories! The premier Christian boy band! hehehehe

[pamcharlie]

I am awaiting a package from england from two of my friends for my birthday

[Genna14]

I want presents!

[pamcharlie]

It has not arrived yet

[NurseBettyLu]

Presents good.

[Genna14]

Getting ready to watch XMen The Last Stand and listening to some ooooold praise and worship songs.

[ZippyApplePants]

I'm listening to Plus One HA! Oh the memories! The premier Christian boy band! hehehehe

I saw them in concert in '02 I think.

I want presents!

Christmas will be here before you know it.

[pamcharlie]

Just having a quiet day today after my day of celebrating my birthday

[NurseBettyLu]

I hope you had a great day! Very hectic day here. My younger sister fell coming out of a restaurant this afternoon and broke her ankle. Her husband is fairly useless. Oh, his heart's in the right place, but he doesn't have a clue and usually ends up making things worse. So we've given him two jobs: clean up after yourself, and don't annoy your wife. I stayed with her in the er, and stayed at home with her till her stepdaughter arrived. So i have had no sleep at all. May cut out early.

[jesus loves me]

Not a good day. how is she tonight?

[NurseBettyLu]

Gorked out on lortabs. In a walking cast but unable to walk due to the pain. Liz (stepdaughter) made supper, and will be staying with them for a few days. Her cat loves this. "Hey, look, mommy is staying in bed and she can't get up to chase me out!" Oh, yes, and we are allowing husband to help out by feeding the cat and policing the litter box. He really is a dear man, but not very good at sickbed care.

[jesus loves me]

Well, let's hope he does well with catly things!

[NurseBettyLu]

Liz and I have him under close supervision.

[jesus loves me]

What's new with peter?

[Genna14]

I saw them in concert in '02 I think.



Christmas will be here before you know it.

I think I saw them in 2001, at Spirit West Coast. Lol Got to meet them too, sweet guys.

There won't be a Christmas for me this year...We really don't have a lot of money this year to spend on gifts so I doubt there will be any.



Her husband is fairly useless. Oh, his heart's in the right place, but he doesn't have a clue and usually ends up making things worse. So we've given him two jobs: clean up after yourself, and don't annoy your wife.

[NurseBettyLu]

What's new with peter?

Still in hospital as of Saturday. Haven't heard anything since.

[Genna14]

You know what I don't get?

How I let this person lie to me, ignore me, make me feel like...well CRAP....And yet, I still love them...and cry over them, like I have been all night. Well no more.

[pamcharlie]

Hey where is everyone Hi there Genna, where is everyone else i have a cold sore at the moment any advice on how to get rid of it

[Genna14]

...

[pamcharlie]

Hey where is everyone ? International time zone differences

[jesus loves me]

Still in hospital as of Saturday. Haven't heard anything since. any news yet?

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm here, you're not. Peter still in hospital, my sister feels better. Took her a box of clementines today.

[jesus loves me]

glad at least she's doing better. will they give you a new case?

[NurseBettyLu]

I'll go back to Peter when he's discharged. I've gotten a little fill-in work in the meantime. A couple of four hour respite shifts and a cholesterol clinic. And I have money set aside for spells like this. I'll get some extra work and make it up later. That's the way agency work goes, either feast or famine. At least I got to go to church this week, and small group Bible study tonight.

[jesus loves me]

Glad you will be ok money wise. it's cool that you've been able to do things you normally miss out on.

[pamcharlie]

I got a two days late birthday card from two friends in england today it is really excellent it came via Royal air mail

[NurseBettyLu]

Friends are great, aren't they?

[NurseBettyLu]

Glad you will be ok money wise. it's cool that you've been able to do things you normally miss out on.

You have to be smart with your money, because you're not guaranteed work. And I haven't been quitew as aggressive as I normally would be at replacing the lost shifts, because I really needed a few days off. But now I'm going to have to start looking harder. Don't worry, I have a good reputation among the agencies. A couple of phone calls, I'll be sitting pretty.

[jesus loves me]

You have to be smart with your money, because you're not guaranteed work. And I haven't been quitew as aggressive as I normally would be at replacing the lost shifts, because I really needed a few days off. But now I'm going to have to start looking harder. Don't worry, I have a good reputation among the agencies. A couple of phone calls, I'll be sitting pretty. good to hear. have you worked in hospitals as well?

[NurseBettyLu]

I don't like hospitals. The work is too hard and the paycheck too little. Closer to Christmas, shifts will open up in the correctional system. Okay, the work environment is not too great, but the pay is excellent. And you can eat free if you don't mind eating what the inmates eat.

[jesus loves me]

Didn't realize hospital pay was that bad. if you could find some cute inmates like on 'prison break'....

[NurseBettyLu]

In real life they're all a bit on the skeevy side. You just haven't lived until Mr. death head tattoos and bad teeth saunters up to the meds window and tells you he needs a little one on one -- eww. It makes me want to go shower just thinking about it.

[jesus loves me]

Eek!

[NurseBettyLu]

Eek is right.

[Genna14]

Mom worked at the prison. Not a place for a woman.

[Genna14]

Where is everyone??? Laurie?? Beth?? Pam?! I AM ALONE! *whines*

[ExtravagantlyLoved]

BOO!!

[jesus loves me]

Where is everyone??? Laurie?? Beth?? Pam?! I AM ALONE! *whines* sorry i missed you, genna. lot of pain tonite and when i was here i was alone! hope we're here tomorrow!

[Genna14]

Sorry to hear that Laurie. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[pamcharlie]

Here i am had a great day yesterday lots of summer sunshine and today cloudy oh no sun yes cloud no

[NurseBettyLu]

Here I am! Wasn't feeling real great last night and went to bed early. This is my last night off as Peter is being discharged from the hospital in the morning. Whew!

[Genna14]

Good! Make sure to give him my love.

[NurseBettyLu]

I've been away from him for twelve days now, I can't wait! Spent a coulpe days of that time taking care of a precious little girl, a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Born perfectly healthy, now profoundly brain-damaged. I may pick up the occasional fill-in shift with her, oh, she breaks my heart.