My flower on black background

[Jan Marie]

I just hit forward so I was able to read it OK!
Jan Marie

"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message
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"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message
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Well Jan Marie if you're trying to solicit sympathy from me
you aint gonna get it cause this is just perfect, you cant do any better
than this......Jesse da

Second send: I don't know why my first reply messed up but
this is what I said....
I hope this one comes through.....
Jesse
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[Jan Marie]

Geez, Jesse, you're going to give me a big head saying stuff like this. Do
go on....<VBG> Thank you so much!
Jan Marie

"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message

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Well Jan Marie if you're trying to solicit sympathy from me you
aint gonna get it cause this is just perfect, you cant do any better than

this......Jesse darker shade of black
"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message
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OK, I tried it your way, Joan and Jesse. This is kind of cool. Not as
good as yours, but not bad I think. Just a quickie to get my feet weet.
It's pretty dusty in PSP right now. A month is a long time to go without a
computer. Maybe next year I should rent a laptop to take with me to
Arizona, especially since I plan to stay 6 weeks then!

Have a great day, all!

Jan Marie

[Jan Marie]

Thank you very much, Joan. I wasn't putting myself down, just telling the
truth as I see it. So there <S>
Jan Marie

"Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right edge. Quit
putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap you.

[Patricia Alama]

I tell her that all the time but she threatens to hit me back! I agree that
she did a lovely job on this and the bar really makes a difference.

Pat

[Patricia Alama]

Okay while Joan holds her down I want to get a few wacks in myself! She's
my cousin and we're always threatening to beat each other up.

Pat

"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message

news:u2ycE9w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
As Jack Nicholson would say....."The truth?? You don't know what the truth
is !!!!!!" Keep on and I'm gonna hold you down while Joan gives you a
spanking......<VBG>
Jesse

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:qr6x$rw#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

Thank you very much, Joan. I wasn't putting myself down, just telling the
truth as I see it. So there <S>
Jan Marie

"Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

You guys are getting awful violent here! Gee whiz! As Jack Benny always
said, "Now cut that out!"
Jan Taylor

[Jan Marie]

This is beginning to remind me of that scene in "Airplane" where everyone
lines up to take a whack at the passenger who is cracking up! Enough
already <S>
Jan Marie
(If you start mentioning whips and chains I'm outta here)

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message
news:wQZdFAx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Okay while Joan holds her down I want to get a few wacks in myself! She's
> my cousin and we're always threatening to beat each other up.
>
> Pat
>
>

[Jan Marie]

Pat, I could put my hand on your head and you couldn't get close enough to
me to get a shot in. Just like Jeff does to me. Ha. Thanks for the
compliment!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:PalJO$w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> I tell her that all the time but she threatens to hit me back! I agree
that
> she did a lovely job on this and the bar really makes a difference.
>
> Pat
>

[Jan Marie]

Ah, a compliment with no threats attached! Thank you very much Sue! Glad
you liked it.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message
news:sm2up3w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> This is beautiful Jan. You do great!!

[Patricia Alama]

Well that is true Jan but being as short as I am I have gotten very good at
the sneak attacks, hit and run tactics although right now that isn't
possible with my back.

Pat

P.S. Guess how stupid I was today?

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:0mCTLGx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Pat, I could put my hand on your head and you couldn't get close enough to
> me to get a shot in. Just like Jeff does to me. Ha. Thanks for the
> compliment!
> Jan Marie
>
> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message
> news:PalJO$w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > I tell her that all the time but she threatens to hit me back! I agree
> that
> > she did a lovely job on this and the bar really makes a difference.
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
> > news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right edge.
> Quit
> > putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap you.
> >

[Patricia Alama]

Now Jan you know it's all in good fun!

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:V$SMQHx#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Ah, a compliment with no threats attached! Thank you very much Sue! Glad
> you liked it.
> Jan Marie
>
> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message
> news:sm2up3w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > This is beautiful Jan. You do great!!

[Jan Marie]

Oh Lord, Pat, what did you do to yourself now?
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:5jT0PMx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Well that is true Jan but being as short as I am I have gotten very good
at
> the sneak attacks, hit and run tactics although right now that isn't
> possible with my back.
>
> Pat
>
> P.S. Guess how stupid I was today?
>

> Pat
>
>
> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> news:0mCTLGx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Pat, I could put my hand on your head and you couldn't get close enough
to
> > me to get a shot in. Just like Jeff does to me. Ha. Thanks for the
> > compliment!
> > Jan Marie
> >
> > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message
> > news:PalJO$w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > I tell her that all the time but she threatens to hit me back! I
agree
> > that
> > > she did a lovely job on this and the bar really makes a difference.
> > >
> > > Pat
> > >
> > > "Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
> > > news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right edge.
> > Quit
> > > putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap you.
> > >

[Patricia Alama]

Well you know I'm trying to get some stuff done around here so this morning
Bob and I painted the bedroom floor to match the walls. We painted it white
then used sponges and alternated between the light blue and dark blue. Gave
it kind of a marble effect. Looks great but I've reduced myself to crawling
from the living room to the computer room. Don't want to think about how
I'm going to get upstairs tonight. Yes I know if I had a brain I would be
dangerous.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Pat, Pat, Pat. What are we going to do with you, huh? You should probably
alternate between soaking in a hot tub and using ice packs now before the
pain gets worse. You are way worse than me. I have learned my limits and
stick to them. OK, fine, I've just gotten lazy in my old age. You really
need to stop doing stuff if you expect to get back in decent shape with that
back of yours. Twit! Leave some stuff for Randy to do when we come, that
way he won't be bored. heh heh heh.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:G04CUNy#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Patricia Alama]

Once the bedroom is completely put together I'll take some pictures and post
them so you can see it. Can't afford to do awhole lot so instead of wall to
wall we did the painting of the floors. The walls are a pale blue, the
decorative molding is done in the dark blue, wood work is done in white.
Have a real pretty cottage and white picket fence with dark blue edges
border, navy blue lace curtains, blue braided throw rugs, and a blue floral
bed set. Hope it will all turn out the way I hope.

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:3te8OSz#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
LOLOLOLOL You are so funny. I can just picture this in my mind. It does
sound beautiful.

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message
news:G04CUNy#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
Well you know I'm trying to get some stuff done around here so this
morning
Bob and I painted the bedroom floor to match the walls. We painted it
white
then used sponges and alternated between the light blue and dark blue.
Gave
it kind of a marble effect. Looks great but I've reduced myself to
crawling
from the living room to the computer room. Don't want to think about how
I'm going to get upstairs tonight. Yes I know if I had a brain I would be
dangerous.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message
news:gzojaXx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> Oh Lord, Pat, what did you do to yourself now?
> Jan Marie
>
> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> news:5jT0PMx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Well that is true Jan but being as short as I am I have gotten very
good
> at
> > the sneak attacks, hit and run tactics although right now that isn't
> > possible with my back.
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > P.S. Guess how stupid I was today?
> >

> > Pat
> >
> >
> > "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> > news:0mCTLGx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > Pat, I could put my hand on your head and you couldn't get close
enough
> to
> > > me to get a shot in. Just like Jeff does to me. Ha. Thanks for
the
> > > compliment!

> > > Jan Marie
> > >
> > > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> > > news:PalJO$w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > > I tell her that all the time but she threatens to hit me back! I
> agree
> > > that
> > > > she did a lovely job on this and the bar really makes a
difference.
> > > >
> > > > Pat
> > > >
> > > > "Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > > This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right
edge.
> > > Quit
> > > > putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap
you.
> > > >

> > > > "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

You know I never thought of that. I just thought I'd buy a couple cases let
Randy get a drunk going for one day then let him recoup the next as I'm sure
he'd be bored silly with as yammering away about days gone past.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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> Pat, Pat, Pat. What are we going to do with you, huh? You should
probably
> alternate between soaking in a hot tub and using ice packs now before the
> pain gets worse. You are way worse than me. I have learned my limits
and
> stick to them. OK, fine, I've just gotten lazy in my old age. You really
> need to stop doing stuff if you expect to get back in decent shape with
that
> back of yours. Twit! Leave some stuff for Randy to do when we come, that
> way he won't be bored. heh heh heh.

[Jan Marie]

Heh heh heh. Your idea is probably the better one!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Is this the master bedroom you're doing or the guest bedroom? Sounds just
gorgeous!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:po3SDhz#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Once the bedroom is completely put together I'll take some pictures and
post
> them so you can see it. Can't afford to do awhole lot so instead of wall
to
> wall we did the painting of the floors. The walls are a pale blue, the
> decorative molding is done in the dark blue, wood work is done in white.
> Have a real pretty cottage and white picket fence with dark blue edges
> border, navy blue lace curtains, blue braided throw rugs, and a blue
floral
> bed set. Hope it will all turn out the way I hope.
>
>
> Pat
>
> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message
> news:3te8OSz#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
> LOLOLOLOL You are so funny. I can just picture this in my mind. It does
> sound beautiful.

> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message
> news:G04CUNy#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
> Well you know I'm trying to get some stuff done around here so this
> morning
> Bob and I painted the bedroom floor to match the walls. We painted it
> white
> then used sponges and alternated between the light blue and dark blue.
> Gave
> it kind of a marble effect. Looks great but I've reduced myself to
> crawling
> from the living room to the computer room. Don't want to think about
how
> I'm going to get upstairs tonight. Yes I know if I had a brain I would
be
> dangerous.
>
> Pat
>
>
> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message
> news:gzojaXx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Oh Lord, Pat, what did you do to yourself now?
> > Jan Marie
> >

> > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> > news:5jT0PMx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > Well that is true Jan but being as short as I am I have gotten very
> good
> > at
> > > the sneak attacks, hit and run tactics although right now that isn't
> > > possible with my back.
> > >
> > > Pat
> > >
> > > P.S. Guess how stupid I was today?
> > >

> > > Pat
> > >
> > >
> > > "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> > > news:0mCTLGx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > > Pat, I could put my hand on your head and you couldn't get close
> enough
> > to
> > > > me to get a shot in. Just like Jeff does to me. Ha. Thanks for
> the
> > > > compliment!

> > > > Jan Marie
> > > >
> > > > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> > > > news:PalJO$w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > > > I tell her that all the time but she threatens to hit me back!
I
> > agree
> > > > that
> > > > > she did a lovely job on this and the bar really makes a
> difference.
> > > > >
> > > > > Pat
> > > > >
> > > > > "Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > > > This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right
> edge.
> > > > Quit
> > > > > putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap
> you.
> > > > >

> > > > > "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

This will be the Master bedroom. Bob and I are using the middle bedroom
until all the painting is done. He said we should be able to move the
furniture back in by the weekend. Okay so do we want to take a vote on how
stupid I'll be about moving the furniture?

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:QhbF#lz#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

That's a no-brainer. You'll move the furniture then complain and moan and
groan afterwards.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:k7Lwxoz#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

Your sanity and health is way more important than things you could buy with
that hard earned money, Sue! We have done without lots for all these years
cause I felt it was more important for me to be home with the kids. You
just have to get your priorities straight! It is well worth it, and I'm so
glad you finally put your foot down.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:5pPMB9z#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
It sounds just wonderful Pat. I can't wait to see the pictures.
My wall to wall is really showing it's age now. We are trying to decide what
to put down next. Carpet is a joke with all these kids. I don't know. Any
suggestions???? I am not able to spend a fortune either. I pretty much quit
doing the day care thing so I would stay sane. So that cut some out of our
budget. It is worth it though.

[Patricia Alama]

If I remember correctly you have a large home, biological children and
foster children. Any way you look at it I don't think it will be cheap so
why not get some nice area rugs that will go with the wall to wall and put
them in the high traffic area. This way you can cover up some of the worn
spots. Unless you really want to get rid of the wall to wall. If you have
nice wood floors underneath why cover them back up. Then you can just
refinish the floor and place some area rugs about. Keep some nice
comforters or afgahns about for the kids to lay on the floor to watch TV
with. Just some thoughts as I don't know your tastes.

Pat

[Karla]

Gorgeous! You dusted out those cobwebs pretty good Jan. <G>

--
Karla

[Karla]

LOL I just got through saying basically the same thing to Jesse. <g>

--
Karla

"Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right edge. Quit
putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap you.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Karla]

Oooh, oooh, I want in on this. I'm sure she deserves it for sumpin.
Muahuahua

--
Karla

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:wQZdFAx#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
Okay while Joan holds her down I want to get a few wacks in myself! She's
my cousin and we're always threatening to beat each other up.

Pat

"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message
news:u2ycE9w#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
As Jack Nicholson would say....."The truth?? You don't know what the truth
is !!!!!!" Keep on and I'm gonna hold you down while Joan gives you a
spanking......<VBG>
Jesse

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:qr6x$rw#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
Thank you very much, Joan. I wasn't putting myself down, just telling the
truth as I see it. So there <S>
Jan Marie

"Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Sniff, sniff....and I thought you were my friend!
Jan Marie

"Karla" <mizk...@home.com> wrote in message
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[Jan Marie]

Good for you, Sue! Good luck with the recruitment committee. Is this a
one-time only deal, or will it be monthly? Should be interesting.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:$hGtzC1#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
Me too I feel so free and happy again. Ahhh Life is GOOD!!! I only have one
little 4 year old girl left and that is just until school starts. The rest
are either out of school (the mom's) or they quit their jobs or found other
day care. I keep getting calls every day to ask if I'll take more. Ijust say
No.
I am going to be on the new formed foster parent recruitment commitee and
the foster parent panel. It is for people who want to find out more about
being foster parents. They will put a notice of a public meeting in the
paper and all who want to know will come and ask us questions. They want me
because I am positive about it. I am really excited. I won't get paid but it
should be interesting. Plus I may be on the Board of directors for Gwen's
pre school.
No money is not everything. :-)

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:u06ath0#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

Yeah, what Pat says. Good ideas, Pat.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:zkf9ry0#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> If I remember correctly you have a large home, biological children and
> foster children. Any way you look at it I don't think it will be cheap so
> why not get some nice area rugs that will go with the wall to wall and put
> them in the high traffic area. This way you can cover up some of the worn
> spots. Unless you really want to get rid of the wall to wall. If you
have
> nice wood floors underneath why cover them back up. Then you can just
> refinish the floor and place some area rugs about. Keep some nice
> comforters or afgahns about for the kids to lay on the floor to watch TV
> with. Just some thoughts as I don't know your tastes.
>
> Pat
>
>
>
> Pat
>
>

> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Ah, the alterior motive...
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:wHqzdY1#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
Every other month. It seems like it will be very interesting. Pete is doing
it too. He and I try to do most things together. Besides it means a few
hours out of the house for us together. Can't beat that!

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:9$Qu9U1#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

Thank you much, Karla! Not yet, but eventually!
Jan Marie

"Karla" <mizk...@home.com> wrote in message

news:cvqdZ50#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Gorgeous! You dusted out those cobwebs pretty good Jan. <G>
>
> --
> Karla

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Yeah, this nice, sweet group is starting to get a bit nasty doncha think?
Jan Marie

"Karla" <mizk...@home.com> wrote in message

news:uUtaC60#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...

> LOL I just got through saying basically the same thing to Jesse. <g>
>
> --
> Karla

> "Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
> news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right edge.
Quit
> putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap you.
>

[Karla]

You know they're love licks. ;-)

--
Karla

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:MhJw9S1#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

Sniff, sniff....and I thought you were my friend!

Jan Marie

"Karla" <mizk...@home.com> wrote in message

news:AimQf60#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> Oooh, oooh, I want in on this. I'm sure she deserves it for sumpin.
> Muahuahua
>
> --
> Karla

> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Karla]

We can get honery sometimes. ;-)

--
Karla
"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:VqECod1#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

Yeah, this nice, sweet group is starting to get a bit nasty doncha think?

Jan Marie

"Karla" <mizk...@home.com> wrote in message

news:uUtaC60#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
> LOL I just got through saying basically the same thing to Jesse. <g>
>
> --
> Karla
> "Joan F (MI)" <jf...@flash.net> wrote in message
> news:YplBvow#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> This is lovely, Jan, I like the addition of the bar on the right edge.
Quit
> putting yourself down or I will have to come over there and slap you.
>

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Maybe we should tone it down. Kent will never join us if we keep this up!
Jan Marie

"Karla" <mizk...@home.com> wrote in message

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[Karla]

True! ;-)

--
Karla
"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Good morning Sue! How ya doing today? Enjoying the slower pace, I hope!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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saw right through me huh? <VBG>

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

I'm alive! Still hanging in there. Gotta get to the grocery store and then
do some cleaning today. Going to be another hot and humid day again. Man,
I wish I was back in Arizona. I miss being able to go outside every day.
If I don't wake my kids up, they'll be in bed till noon or later! Gotta
remind Jeff to mow the backyard. All this rain is really making the grass
sprout inches overnight!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Yes very nice. I am already all caught up. Now I am off to make some toast
for me and some chocolate milk for the little ones. They just got up. How
are you today Jan??

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Still trying to get Jeff up. Told him he should get started before it gets
too hot out there. Still waiting for Ash to get dressed so we can go food
shopping. Gotta get salad makings. Too hot to be cooking!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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I have to have Sonny cut our grass too. We haven't had a lot of rain this
last week but it is supposed to be hot and humid today YUCK Come on autumn!
My kids are mostly all up and about.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Well, got lots of salad stuff for supper, and ground beef for frigadella.
Tomorrow got makings for my famous spaghetti. It's rough getting back into
the menu planning and cooking mode, I can tell you! I did all the dishes at
my mom's, but cooking was her job, and I enjoyed the break. Still awful
cloudy here, so I don't know how the day is going to go. Hate when the
storms hit and I am forced to shut down the computer. Can't live without my
lifeline! So whatcha got going by you Sue? Jeff finally got the mowing
done and is holding his hand out for his pay right now, the little fart! I
told him he should feel privileged to have the opportunity to help around
here and not expect pay for it. He didn't buy it, tho. Kids are too smart
these days.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Yes it is!!!

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

Boy to get paid to do the jobs around the house! Must be nice. I can
remember the days when an allowance was 50 cents a week and we thought we
were privilaged to get that. Now I don't know what you all did for your 50
cents but doing the dishes all week, making our beds, dusting the furniture
and vacuuming is what we did. If we wanted extra money we were allowed to
do odd jobs for the nieghbors. Believe it or not one of my favorite jobs
was ironing. I got 5 cents for small pieces and 10 cents for the larger
pieces.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Ah, the good old days. The thought of money never entered our minds when
our parents asked us to do something. When I ask Jeff to take out the
garbage, he asks "How much is it worth to you?" Nope, they sure don't make
kids the way they used to anymore!
Jan Marie
PS: How's your back today, Pat?

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

You know for some reason I don't have any back pain today. I was able to
change the sheets, vacuum, do the dishes, couple loads of laundry so far.
Decided not to worry about doing to much as I really am enjoying not having
any back pain for a change. Oh by the way I heard from Jeff. I don't know
if he told you. I have the pictures in a folder so as soon as I finish this
I'll email them to you.

Pat

P.S. We adopted another pet last night. Beautiful little tan kitten I
named Angel

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Nope, he didn't tell me. I can't believe you heard from him. It's all
lies, I swear! heh heh heh. So glad you are feeling better. Please don't
overdo it, tho. You don't want to start all over again. Hmmmm, let me know
if he keeps mailing you, OK. I am impressed. He told me you sent him
e-mail but wouldn't say anymore about it. The kid is very private, yanno!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Hahahahahahahahaha ha. Damn, yanno, that's a mighty fine idea, Jesse!
Yes, and the frigadella should be worth $5 a piece, the glass of milk at
least $1. Hmmmm, how about charging $25 an hour for the use of the
computer.....or $10 an hour for the Playstation....or $5 an hour for
watching our TV set. Wow! This is great. I am going to get rich, and he
is going to be one mighty upset teenager. I think you're onto something
mighty good here! Or maybe mow the lawn for free meals for 3 days. Oh, the
possibilities are endless <VBG>
Jan Marie

"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message

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Charge him 4 bucks for his salad tonight......lol
Jesse

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

It was nothing earth shattering. We just discussed his site. Told him what
I told you.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

Your lunch sounded delicious to me Sue. Oh if you like zucchini I have a
great stuffed zucchini recipe I can send to you. Fabulous! Kids just don't
know whats good for them that's all. I agree with you about the supervised
visits but I have to feel sorry for the mother. Why? Because she is sick
why else would a person take a young child to a place like that. Also from
the way you talk about your foster daughter her mother is missing out on
someone very special.
It's really nice to have so many new people in our little NG don't you
think. I think Jesse has a fantastic sense of humor. Bruce does some
really cute animation and Mark has done a fantastic job as well with his
posts. These guys were smart and realized that stationery isn't just for
women. Oh now that you aren't taking in kids for day care maybe you can
find a few minutes to download the trial version of PSP and give that a
shot!

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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LOLOL I hear that. Tiff asked me if she cleaned out the babies pool would I
pay her for it? I told her it is a shame that they think they have to be
paid for everything. LOL She didn't buy it.
Sonny just got done with the yard.
I made a quick stir fry (for me) for lunch. Just a boneless skinless chicken
breast and fresh zucchini & green peppers out of my sisters garden. I also
put a few baby carrots and onions in it. That is it. Just fry it up with
some Pam so it doesn't stick. I lost 2 lbs. last week. Trying to keep it up.
<S> The kids act like I am a nut for eating it. I think it is delicious. The
kids would rather eat spaghetti O's <gag, puke>
Other than that I am listening to NSYNC on my CD player while I type. The
kids love them. :-) I think they seem like nice boys so I approve.
Notice things got a bit quieter around here <VBG> .
I know I am so happy to have Bruce and Mark join the group aren't you? I
think they are great additions. We need some new blood once in awhile.
I guess I am going to make some kind of casserole for supper. My Tiffany
says it is delicious. We will see. LOL
It is HOT HOT HOT here today. Hits me like a wall when I walk outside.
Went to check on my pumpkin plants out back. They look good but I guess we
will give them a drink in the morning if it doesn't rain tonight.
Did I tell you that my Danielle went to spend a couple nights with her mom
last week. She came home describing the store her mom took her to. It was a
tattoo/drug paraphernalia store. She told me about the bongs and hitters she
saw there. I was mad. I wrote her mom and told her no more unsupervised
visits. Danielle is 14 been with me since she was 10. She doesn't need that.
She can come to my house and visit. I was afraid Danielle would be really
upset with me but she acts relieved. She knows I love her. I read the letter
to her. She approved.
I think that is why she told me. So I would do something like that. She is
such a sweet kid. Her mom has never shown an interest in her. When she came
here her mom would promise to come and visit like on birthdays and such. She
would never show up. Danielle would be so upset. I think she is older now so
she understands better. Some people just aren't meant to be parents.
What is a frigadella.??

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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Well, got lots of salad stuff for supper, and ground beef for frigadella.
Tomorrow got makings for my famous spaghetti. It's rough getting back
into
the menu planning and cooking mode, I can tell you! I did all the dishes
at
my mom's, but cooking was her job, and I enjoyed the break. Still awful
cloudy here, so I don't know how the day is going to go. Hate when the
storms hit and I am forced to shut down the computer. Can't live without
my
lifeline! So whatcha got going by you Sue? Jeff finally got the mowing
done and is holding his hand out for his pay right now, the little fart!
I
told him he should feel privileged to have the opportunity to help around
here and not expect pay for it. He didn't buy it, tho. Kids are too
smart
these days.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

An hour later it hits me that you wrote something about another kitten.
This is from the person who doesn't really like cats, right? I think you
are losing some more sanity! Another kitten? Geez. From no pets to two
kittens and a puppy. So give the details. Why would you want another
kitten? How's Bear and Beulah taking to Angel? Ash will be thrilled,
that's for sure.

[Jan Marie]

That's what these guys get. They each vacuum half the house on Saturday,
and dry the dishes on alternating weeks. Nope, it doesn't buy much, so they
learn to budget at an early age, right?
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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LOL My kids all get $5.00 a week for allowance and the chores are like what
you did. But they are split 7 ways. Everyone has one chore a day. Big Whoop.
But $5.00 don't buy much these days. LOL

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

Bob is a cat lover! Buelah is in seventh heaven as she can beat up on Angel
and get away with it too! Angel is not fond of Bear and hides anytime he
comes around.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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> An hour later it hits me that you wrote something about another kitten.
> This is from the person who doesn't really like cats, right? I think you
> are losing some more sanity! Another kitten? Geez. From no pets to two
> kittens and a puppy. So give the details. Why would you want another
> kitten? How's Bear and Beulah taking to Angel? Ash will be thrilled,
> that's for sure.
> Jan Marie
>

> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Hey, now there's a good idea, Pat! Sue, you have more time on your hands,
you should give it a try! Wouldn't that be cool? Then we'd have another
new creator in our group. Think about it. You know we're all willing to
help you out when you decide to take the plunge.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Frigadella is German, my mom always makes it. Kind of mix up like you would
meatloaf with ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, minced onion, form into
patties, then dip into breadcrumbs, and fry till done. I love stir fry,
too. That sounds so delicious! Kids just have no taste. Congratulations
on your weight loss! That's great. I have at least 10-15 lb to lose from
my trip home. What a shame about Danielle. For her and her mother. They
are both missing out on so much. Well, at least I hear there are some
mothers and daughters out there that actually get along and like each other.
I haven't experienced that yet with Ash. Maybe in another 20 years. But
I'm glad Danielle feels safe enough to talk to you and trusts you enough to
let you handle the situation.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

Sent you the link for PSP and will send you the recipe in a bit. I have to
type it out first. I think you will like it. I know I was surprised.

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Tell me where to go to download it and I will. Yes I like Bruce and Mark.
Jesse and I.... well....enough said.... I am cordial because I am such a
sweet lady as you know. :-)
I would love the recipe.
I feel sorry for the mom too. But you have to keep the best interests of the
child in the forefront of your mind as a foster/adoptive parent. Can't worry
about anyone else's interests. I used to and it drove me crazy. So my social
worker friend explained it to me. Adults make decisions and they have to
live with them. Children are the innocent bystanders. They have to be
protected at all costs. When we allowed Danielle to visit unsupervised we
trusted the mom to do the right thing and make smart choices. If she is not
capable of that then supervised visits are all she will get. Yes she is
missing out on a beautiful, sweet, wonderful good girl. It breaks my heart
because all kids need to feel loved by their mom's.
Hugs, Sue

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message
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Your lunch sounded delicious to me Sue. Oh if you like zucchini I have a
great stuffed zucchini recipe I can send to you. Fabulous! Kids just
don't
know whats good for them that's all. I agree with you about the
supervised
visits but I have to feel sorry for the mother. Why? Because she is sick
why else would a person take a young child to a place like that. Also
from
the way you talk about your foster daughter her mother is missing out on
someone very special.
It's really nice to have so many new people in our little NG don't you
think. I think Jesse has a fantastic sense of humor. Bruce does some
really cute animation and Mark has done a fantastic job as well with his
posts. These guys were smart and realized that stationery isn't just for
women. Oh now that you aren't taking in kids for day care maybe you can
find a few minutes to download the trial version of PSP and give that a
shot!

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

What is a frigadella.??

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:uaJwrm9#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
Well, got lots of salad stuff for supper, and ground beef for
frigadella.
Tomorrow got makings for my famous spaghetti. It's rough getting back
into
the menu planning and cooking mode, I can tell you! I did all the
dishes
at
my mom's, but cooking was her job, and I enjoyed the break. Still awful
cloudy here, so I don't know how the day is going to go. Hate when the
storms hit and I am forced to shut down the computer. Can't live
without
my
lifeline! So whatcha got going by you Sue? Jeff finally got the mowing
done and is holding his hand out for his pay right now, the little fart!
I
told him he should feel privileged to have the opportunity to help
around
here and not expect pay for it. He didn't buy it, tho. Kids are too
smart
these days.

Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Yes it is!!!

[Jan Marie]

Ah well, she'll get used to him in time, and will be beating up on him, I'm
sure. What fun to watch them frolicking around! I was so happy when I had
my 6 cats and 1 dog, when we were in Los Arcos. Better than watching TV!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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> Bob is a cat lover! Buelah is in seventh heaven as she can beat up on
Angel
> and get away with it too! Angel is not fond of Bear and hides anytime he
> comes around.
>
> Pat
>
>

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> news:0CqL#y##$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > An hour later it hits me that you wrote something about another kitten.
> > This is from the person who doesn't really like cats, right? I think
you
> > are losing some more sanity! Another kitten? Geez. From no pets to
two
> > kittens and a puppy. So give the details. Why would you want another
> > kitten? How's Bear and Beulah taking to Angel? Ash will be thrilled,
> > that's for sure.
> > Jan Marie
> >

> > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Help yourself. Gee, with all your kids, you'll be a millionaire in no time!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Great ideas. I am stealing them Jan!!!

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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Hahahahahahahahaha ha. Damn, yanno, that's a mighty fine idea, Jesse!
Yes, and the frigadella should be worth $5 a piece, the glass of milk at
least $1. Hmmmm, how about charging $25 an hour for the use of the
computer.....or $10 an hour for the Playstation....or $5 an hour for
watching our TV set. Wow! This is great. I am going to get rich, and he
is going to be one mighty upset teenager. I think you're onto something
mighty good here! Or maybe mow the lawn for free meals for 3 days. Oh,
the
possibilities are endless <VBG>
Jan Marie

"Jesse" <21j...@email.msn.com> wrote in message
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Charge him 4 bucks for his salad tonight......lol
Jesse

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Send me a copy, too, please Pat? Purdy please?
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

I don't want to think about that. As much as these kids drive me up the
walls, I know my heart will break when the time comes that they decide to go
out on their own. Of course, they won't be allowed to date till they are
35, so I have a while to worry about that.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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I promise as soon as I can have a few moments of quiet I will download the
program and give it a shot. Going to go for a while and have a good cry over
missing my Stephanie. Why do kids have to move so far from home???

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

(((((((((((((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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I am glad she trusts me too. That recipe sounds delicious Jan. I am going to
try it.
My oldest daughter and I didn't get along well until she moved out. LOL Now
we are miles apart and yet very close. I will not cry..I will not cry...I
will not cry...Okay maybe I will..

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

Well yes they are all very entertaining! Better then watching TV!

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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> Ah well, she'll get used to him in time, and will be beating up on him,
I'm
> sure. What fun to watch them frolicking around! I was so happy when I
had
> my 6 cats and 1 dog, when we were in Los Arcos. Better than watching TV!

> Jan Marie
>
> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> news:YblWh6##$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Bob is a cat lover! Buelah is in seventh heaven as she can beat up on
> Angel
> > and get away with it too! Angel is not fond of Bear and hides anytime
he
> > comes around.
> >
> > Pat
> >
> >

> > "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> > news:0CqL#y##$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > An hour later it hits me that you wrote something about another
kitten.
> > > This is from the person who doesn't really like cats, right? I think
> you
> > > are losing some more sanity! Another kitten? Geez. From no pets to
> two
> > > kittens and a puppy. So give the details. Why would you want another
> > > kitten? How's Bear and Beulah taking to Angel? Ash will be thrilled,
> > > that's for sure.

> > > Jan Marie
> > >
> > > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

Okay I'll send it to you both at the same time. Still have to type it out
so it will either be tonight or tomorrow sometime.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

I don't know but my Stephanie is coming for a visit at the end of this month
and I just can't wait. It's only been a year but feels alot longer then
that.

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:E5BSaN$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
I promise as soon as I can have a few moments of quiet I will download the
program and give it a shot. Going to go for a while and have a good cry over
missing my Stephanie. Why do kids have to move so far from home???

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

(((((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))) snif snif, Now I really can't wait until
Stephanie gets here. We've always gotten along so well. Well we were
co-dependent so it was for the best that she moved so far away but all in
all Stephanie and I had a great relationship. Just wish my relationship
with my son was as good.

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:Ds0omM$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
I am glad she trusts me too. That recipe sounds delicious Jan. I am going to
try it.
My oldest daughter and I didn't get along well until she moved out. LOL Now
we are miles apart and yet very close. I will not cry..I will not cry...I
will not cry...Okay maybe I will..

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Thanks, Pat. Whenever you get the time.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

I'll be you are mighyt excited and anxious about seeing her. She's staying
for 2 weeks, right? Don't forget to take pix while she's there!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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> I don't know but my Stephanie is coming for a visit at the end of this
month
> and I just can't wait. It's only been a year but feels alot longer then
> that.
>

> Pat
>
>
> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

> news:E5BSaN$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> I promise as soon as I can have a few moments of quiet I will download the
> program and give it a shot. Going to go for a while and have a good cry
over
> missing my Stephanie. Why do kids have to move so far from home???

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

With us it's the opposite. Jeff and I get along great, Ash and I are always
at each other's throats, it seems!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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> (((((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))) snif snif, Now I really can't wait until
> Stephanie gets here. We've always gotten along so well. Well we were
> co-dependent so it was for the best that she moved so far away but all in
> all Stephanie and I had a great relationship. Just wish my relationship
> with my son was as good.
>

> Pat
>
> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

> news:Ds0omM$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> I am glad she trusts me too. That recipe sounds delicious Jan. I am going
to
> try it.
> My oldest daughter and I didn't get along well until she moved out. LOL
Now
> we are miles apart and yet very close. I will not cry..I will not cry...I
> will not cry...Okay maybe I will..

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

She'll only be here for 9 days. Not long enough to suit me although Bob
wants her to move back home. I think he misses her more then I do.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:a0I49IA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> I'll be you are mighyt excited and anxious about seeing her. She's
staying
> for 2 weeks, right? Don't forget to take pix while she's there!

> Jan Marie
>
> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> news:mEVv6t$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > I don't know but my Stephanie is coming for a visit at the end of this
> month
> > and I just can't wait. It's only been a year but feels alot longer then
> > that.
> >

> > Pat
> >
> >
> > "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

> > news:E5BSaN$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > I promise as soon as I can have a few moments of quiet I will download
the
> > program and give it a shot. Going to go for a while and have a good cry
> over
> > missing my Stephanie. Why do kids have to move so far from home???

> > "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

You should already have the recipe by now!

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Sue]

I know what you mean. But Steph didn't get married and move away. She just
moved to Orlando cause there isn't much here and she had a girl friend down
there who talked her into it. She is doing great for herself but I wish she
didn't have to be so far away to do it.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:5jAsgW$#$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Patricia Alama]

You know Sue this is really funny because my daughter Stephanie moved to Ft.
McCoy Fl. which is maybe a couple hours away from Orlando.

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

Hey Stephanie just turned 26 in June!

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Thanks for the hug I needed it.
I feel better now. Went up to my room and sat a bit and cried a bit. You
would think I would be over this. she is 26 years old.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:KFYf1W$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
(((((((((((((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Jan Marie

[Patricia Alama]

My Stephanie is coming for a visit Aug. 24 thru Sept. 4th. It's my birthday
present!

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Thanks for the hug too Pat. It helps.
I have the same thing. You have a Stephanie too. I am sorry if you felt
bad. When is yours coming home? Mine will come home around Christmas.

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

True. We gotta give it to them so they can give it back. Guess we just
can't win, huh?
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Yes if only they had money. LOLOL

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:Xjr05U$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

Help yourself. Gee, with all your kids, you'll be a millionaire in no
time!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Got it, Pat. Thanks a bunch. It sounds so yummy! Appreciate it.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:grx2ESA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

That's hard on you, I know. Guess that's the hardest part of parenthood,
letting them go when it's time.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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> I know what you mean. But Steph didn't get married and move away. She just
> moved to Orlando cause there isn't much here and she had a girl friend
down
> there who talked her into it. She is doing great for herself but I wish
she
> didn't have to be so far away to do it.

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Is there a chance she'd come back?
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:v5$o1RA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

You're welcome. Being a mommy never ends. Don't matter how old you or the
'kids' are.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:yKId2kA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
Thanks for the hug I needed it.
I feel better now. Went up to my room and sat a bit and cried a bit. You
would think I would be over this. she is 26 years old.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:KFYf1W$#$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
(((((((((((((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Jan Marie

[Jan Marie]

Ack. When's your birthday, Pat? Tell me Bob's again, too, I forgot to
write it on the calendar. I swear this senility is getting worse and worse.
Boy, that's a very nice birthday present. She's a sweetie.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:NPXmJxA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> My Stephanie is coming for a visit Aug. 24 thru Sept. 4th. It's my
birthday
> present!
>
> Pat
>
>

> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

> news:TDCO3kA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> Thanks for the hug too Pat. It helps.
> I have the same thing. You have a Stephanie too. I am sorry if you felt
> bad. When is yours coming home? Mine will come home around Christmas.

> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

I think that she is thinking about it. If she likes the area and her
bedroom she said she would see about transfering up here. We'll see.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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> Is there a chance she'd come back?

> Jan Marie
>
> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

Okay Bob's is June 13th. Mine is inbetween August 25th and Sept. 4th.

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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> Ack. When's your birthday, Pat? Tell me Bob's again, too, I forgot to
> write it on the calendar. I swear this senility is getting worse and
worse.
> Boy, that's a very nice birthday present. She's a sweetie.

> Jan Marie
>
> "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> news:NPXmJxA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > My Stephanie is coming for a visit Aug. 24 thru Sept. 4th. It's my
> birthday
> > present!
> >
> > Pat
> >
> >
> > "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message
> > news:TDCO3kA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Thanks for the hug too Pat. It helps.
> > I have the same thing. You have a Stephanie too. I am sorry if you felt
> > bad. When is yours coming home? Mine will come home around Christmas.

> > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:G541fuB$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> I think that she is thinking about it. If she likes the area and her
> bedroom she said she would see about transfering up here. We'll see.
>

> Pat
>
>
> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> news:AAQLJhB$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Is there a chance she'd come back?

> > Jan Marie
> >
> > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Don't be a smarty pants, girl! Come on, give. Or I'll have to make a long
distance call to my mom to find out.
Jan Marie
PS And I won't tell you mine, either.

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

news:nGj6ZvB$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

> Okay Bob's is June 13th. Mine is inbetween August 25th and Sept. 4th.
>

> Pat
>
> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> news:y8AoDoB$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > Ack. When's your birthday, Pat? Tell me Bob's again, too, I forgot to
> > write it on the calendar. I swear this senility is getting worse and
> worse.
> > Boy, that's a very nice birthday present. She's a sweetie.

> > Jan Marie
> >
> > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

> > news:NPXmJxA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > My Stephanie is coming for a visit Aug. 24 thru Sept. 4th. It's my
> > birthday
> > > present!
> > >
> > > Pat
> > >
> > >
> > > "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message
> > > news:TDCO3kA$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> > > Thanks for the hug too Pat. It helps.
> > > I have the same thing. You have a Stephanie too. I am sorry if you
felt
> > > bad. When is yours coming home? Mine will come home around Christmas.

> > > "Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Patricia Alama]

Jan I remember that yours is December 12th. Now don't you be bothering your
Mom with trival things! Now if you ask Bob he'll give you 3 different
dates. After 13 years he still can't remember the date! But he remembers
our anniversary!

Pat

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:y3IbF5B$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

Pat, if you don't tell me tonight, I will be making that long-distance call
to my mom tomorrow. We are talking big bucks just because you don't want to
give me your birthdate. Thanks a lot.
Jan Marie

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Well, I don't know about the same place. But at least within a 20 mile
radius! I have spent my entire adult life pretty much so far away from home
and family, and I have hated my life because of it. I will be wishing this
year away until I get to go on my next trip back home. Crazy way to live.
Of course, we hope our kids would feel the same way, but you never know. My
brother has spent his adult life in Rhode Island, and never cared to be with
the rest of us. If my parents didn't call him up, the only time they'd hear
from him would be on Christmas and their birthdays. I pray my kids will
keep in closer contact if they decide to leave home. Actually, I think once
they realize that being on their own means paying their own way, they will
both elect to live at home the rest of their lives anyway.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Should never have to happen. Kids should stay in the same place as their
mom's and dad's. LOL

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:fFfYTgB$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Jan Marie]

Morning Sue! How ya doing today? Looks like another hot and humid day
again today. These cats have been sleeping so much, you'd think they were
in hibernation. WIsh I could do that!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Not usually with children anyway.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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True. We gotta give it to them so they can give it back. Guess we just
can't win, huh?

Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

[Sue]

As does my 23 year old son. I don't think he is ever going to move. He
informed me yesterday he is never going to get married because no one is
getting half of his pension or retirement. He is not ever going to have
children because then he would have to pay child support. He says I ruined
him on wanting children because of all the children he has helped raise in
our home. LOL

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:e3IeuII$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

Well, I don't know about the same place. But at least within a 20 mile
radius! I have spent my entire adult life pretty much so far away from home
and family, and I have hated my life because of it. I will be wishing this
year away until I get to go on my next trip back home. Crazy way to live.
Of course, we hope our kids would feel the same way, but you never know. My
brother has spent his adult life in Rhode Island, and never cared to be with
the rest of us. If my parents didn't call him up, the only time they'd hear
from him would be on Christmas and their birthdays. I pray my kids will
keep in closer contact if they decide to leave home. Actually, I think once
they realize that being on their own means paying their own way, they will
both elect to live at home the rest of their lives anyway.

Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

news:lSV#jyH$$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
Should never have to happen. Kids should stay in the same place as their
mom's and dad's. LOL

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Wow, that's kind of sad that he assumes a marriage would have to end in
divorce! Some people do actually stay married. My folks celebrated their
58th anniversary while we were there. Randy and I agreed to stay together
cause neither of us wants to be stuck with the kids by ourselves!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

It's past 10:30 already and my kids are still sleeping. So are the cats.
Geez. I should be doing some work. Still can't get out of the vacation
mode. The kids will have a blast at camp. You really should try to enjoy
the peace and quiet, in between the moments of missing them.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Mornin to you Jan! How is life in Virginny today?
Yes it is warm here as well. But it is supposed to rain. I hope so. I am
good, a bit of a sinus thing going on I am not happy about but oh well.
Wouldn't the life of a well cared for cat or dog be awesome. never having to
do what you don't want to do. LOL Sleeping as much as you like.
The weekend is coming fast. Friday night we have to finish buying all the
camping supplies for the 6 that are going to camp. Then Sat. morning they
are going to be gone. Won't be back until the 12th. I will miss
them....maybe.... It will be nice.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:wsAY$KI$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

[Patricia Alama]

This really cracks me up! Stephs due date was May 26th but she was born
June 6th.

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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Oh my. Mine turned 26 May 22.

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

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[Patricia Alama]

Yep it sure is!

Pat

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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What a wonderful present!

"Patricia Alama" <msp...@cablecomm-pa.com> wrote in message

[Sue]

Oh I had my toungue firmly implanted into my cheek when I said I was going
to miss them. I rather doubt it will be a problem for just one week. I
intend to soak up every minute of not having to hear video games, cartoons,
and asst kid noises constantly in the back ground. Donnie and Gwen will
probably be at loose ends but I'll figure something out. <VBG>
I can't get motivated today either. Had to take sinus medication and that on
top of my high blood pressure medicine made me get too drowsy and I actually
dozed off while reading my book. Hate that groggy feeling though when I woke
up. I feel like I could lay down and sleep for hours <yawn>

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Sue]

Pete and I have passed the 20 year mark.
But yes it is sad. That is all Sonny sees though with his friends. I think
it is awful the way people change spouses like old clothes. I was married to
my first husband for 5 years and if I hadn't gotten beat up every other day
and he hadn't been unfaithful with everything in a skirt I wouldn't have
divorced him. But Pete and I have never been through any of that. Not to say
we haven't had our problems, everyone has. I just know I am glad we made it
through those times.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

news:bC5M7tI$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...

Wow, that's kind of sad that he assumes a marriage would have to end in
divorce! Some people do actually stay married. My folks celebrated their
58th anniversary while we were there. Randy and I agreed to stay together
cause neither of us wants to be stuck with the kids by ourselves!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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> As does my 23 year old son. I don't think he is ever going to move. He
> informed me yesterday he is never going to get married because no one is
> getting half of his pension or retirement. He is not ever going to have
> children because then he would have to pay child support. He says I ruined
> him on wanting children because of all the children he has helped raise in
> our home. LOL
>

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

> news:e3IeuII$$GA....@tweedledum.annex.com...
> Well, I don't know about the same place. But at least within a 20 mile
> radius! I have spent my entire adult life pretty much so far away from
home
> and family, and I have hated my life because of it. I will be wishing
this
> year away until I get to go on my next trip back home. Crazy way to live.
> Of course, we hope our kids would feel the same way, but you never know.
My
> brother has spent his adult life in Rhode Island, and never cared to be
with
> the rest of us. If my parents didn't call him up, the only time they'd
hear
> from him would be on Christmas and their birthdays. I pray my kids will
> keep in closer contact if they decide to leave home. Actually, I think
once
> they realize that being on their own means paying their own way, they will
> both elect to live at home the rest of their lives anyway.
> Jan Marie
>

> "Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

> news:lSV#jyH$$GA...@tweedledum.annex.com...
> Should never have to happen. Kids should stay in the same place as their
> mom's and dad's. LOL

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

Well, I have been married since 1971. To three hubbies. Third time is a
charm! Abusive spouses must be dropped for ones own sanity and safety,
whether it's physical or mental abuse. No one should be expected to stay
with an abuser. In the old days everyone stayed out of it. I'm glad now
there's more focus on the problem and solutions out there. Marriage does
take a lot of work to keep it running smoothly, that's for sure, and a lot
of communication. And the old 50-50 is crap. Women still give 90 at least.
We have so much more to put up with!
Jan Marie
Pssssst: Hey Sue, you think the guys are reading this stuff?

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

I don't take stuff for the sinus or allergy. They never work for me, and
the anti-histamines just knock me out. Usually about the time it's time to
head up to the busstop to get the kids. Ugh. Hope you're feeling better
soon.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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> Oh I had my toungue firmly implanted into my cheek when I said I was going
> to miss them. I rather doubt it will be a problem for just one week. I
> intend to soak up every minute of not having to hear video games,
cartoons,
> and asst kid noises constantly in the back ground. Donnie and Gwen will
> probably be at loose ends but I'll figure something out. <VBG>
> I can't get motivated today either. Had to take sinus medication and that
on
> top of my high blood pressure medicine made me get too drowsy and I
actually
> dozed off while reading my book. Hate that groggy feeling though when I
woke
> up. I feel like I could lay down and sleep for hours <yawn>

> "Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

[Jan Marie]

You are so right, Sue! Love that sign. So true!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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AMEN SISTAH!!!!!!
well I don't know if they are or not. But we aren't talking about them. They
must be different because after all who do they chose to hang with except
the coolest ladies on the Net. Right?

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

If the real meds work, I say go for it. I've gotten tons of prescription
stuff, and that doesn't even help me, so I just sit and suffer through it.
If it's not one thing, it's another!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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I have been feeling quite well lately so I was a little miffed to have to
take anything. I tried not to yesterday and by 10 a.m. my right side of my
head was in so much pain. Felt like a toothache and a jaw ache and a
headache all rolled into one. Thought I would cut it off at the pass today.
I did and paid the price. Now I am going to either have to take more or call
the doctor for a check up, and real meds instead of the over the counter
ones. Using Karla's word RAZM!!

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

He has a good sense of humor! And knows the truth when he sees it!
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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I printed one out for Pete and he put it on his lunch box. He thought it was
cool.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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[Jan Marie]

Best get a doctor's appointment, then. Don't want to wait too long if it's
an infection.
Jan Marie

"Sue" <suey...@interlinklc.net> wrote in message

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I don't know how you do it Jan. The pain is too much to bear. Maybe I have a
sinus infection.

"Jan Marie" <janm...@va.prestige.net> wrote in message

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