there is a strangeness in the air around the nest
i almost had to pinch myself, to make sure it was
really happening, grant you, this is life and squabbles
happen, however i think what we all forgot the most
was the respect that has lingered here for so long
i still can't pinpoint the exact reason for the strangeness
perhaps if i could i would be able to understand it better
as i would have been able to help more
we are at a crossroad, that much i do know
in life, i don't think it is possible to have a friendship with
all who surround you, we at times can't pick and chose who is near,
it is at times like this, that one must remember to regard another,
be cordial, considerate, and most of all open, as one never really
knows what is existing in their souls
communication is most important between people
as it allows each of us to understand, without communication
we are left in the dark to just wonder, and our minds will
wander to a far off place, and then the dark just becomes
darker which then leads to anger
i am most sorry for the hurt, as it seems it is wrenching
when one is hurt, that emotion takes over, and no other
emotion is able to get thru, hurting is hard to control
that is why it needs time to heal, time and understanding
will always help the hurt
i just have read some of the latter comments and would
like to share a few with you:
Vig: I love this blog and cherish my Owl buddies
Mary: It will take more than a little friction to give up on it. I wov ALL of you! :+)
Bon: But, hopefully we can all one-on-one any issues and enjoy what this wonderful nest has given us for the past 7 months.
Lynnd: That is why I moved here and have been happy with the wonderful people that post.
these comments kept me going as i wrote this blog,
they gave me hope, they allowed me to see the good
in what has been created, they touched my soul
in life, we move on, we figure a way to continue and make
amends, so it is on this blog, that i hope we can continue, and
approach each day with a new fondness, as we have done
so in the past
i will continue to blog, to share my life,
my thoughts, my fears and it is with hope that you all stay
and share this nest with me, as a sole owl cannot conquer it all,
however a group of owls can conquer all and more!
i almost had to pinch myself, to make sure it was
really happening, grant you, this is life and squabbles
happen, however i think what we all forgot the most
was the respect that has lingered here for so long
i still can't pinpoint the exact reason for the strangeness
perhaps if i could i would be able to understand it better
as i would have been able to help more
we are at a crossroad, that much i do know
in life, i don't think it is possible to have a friendship with
all who surround you, we at times can't pick and chose who is near,
it is at times like this, that one must remember to regard another,
be cordial, considerate, and most of all open, as one never really
knows what is existing in their souls
communication is most important between people
as it allows each of us to understand, without communication
we are left in the dark to just wonder, and our minds will
wander to a far off place, and then the dark just becomes
darker which then leads to anger
i am most sorry for the hurt, as it seems it is wrenching
when one is hurt, that emotion takes over, and no other
emotion is able to get thru, hurting is hard to control
that is why it needs time to heal, time and understanding
will always help the hurt
i just have read some of the latter comments and would
like to share a few with you:
Vig: I love this blog and cherish my Owl buddies
Mary: It will take more than a little friction to give up on it. I wov ALL of you! :+)
Bon: But, hopefully we can all one-on-one any issues and enjoy what this wonderful nest has given us for the past 7 months.
Lynnd: That is why I moved here and have been happy with the wonderful people that post.
these comments kept me going as i wrote this blog,
they gave me hope, they allowed me to see the good
in what has been created, they touched my soul
in life, we move on, we figure a way to continue and make
amends, so it is on this blog, that i hope we can continue, and
approach each day with a new fondness, as we have done
so in the past
i will continue to blog, to share my life,
my thoughts, my fears and it is with hope that you all stay
and share this nest with me, as a sole owl cannot conquer it all,
however a group of owls can conquer all and more!
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1 – 200 of 289 Newer› Newest»Good Morning EVERYONE!!!
CPGEM: I spent a lot of time reading the comments last night. In fact I went over them more than once. I saw hurt and sadness, but I also saw love, caring and an intense longing to continue this blog and the relationships forged with-in. CPGEM, I will be here as long as you are. I will be here as long as all the wonderful friends that have held my hand through tough times, and made me laugh on days I didn't think I would, are here. I will be here, because my friends are here..and because I love "This Room".
Good morning Birdie. You got #1 and I did no#2 (erase) I got no #2 in the nest. Bawahahaha
Good Morning BIRDEE!! Congrats on FIRST!
Zona:
You have made me well up! Thank You!
Where the heck is Shirley with the tissues?
Birdee:
Congrats of First...
Dreama:
Morning!
Whabby:
Thank you for what you said in area 51, I reached out for you last nite, just as I reached out to you when the nest first started. As you see, I am not that strong...♥♥♥
Last night I was rushed. I should have said that I like everyone at the Nest. I do not know BarbaraWa but I do enjoy her company here. I get my feelings hurt when I am the object of the skeet shoot game. I also have noticed that certain owls say hello to everyone and leave my name out on purpose. How would you like it if you were in my place? I would not do that to anyone. I hope from now on Owls are kinder and respect themselves and each other. I hope that the Owls who have left the blog might see harmony here and return. I would love it if Renee Eve would come back. I miss Nowmercy. I don't want to do a shout out to all that I miss but I if we are peaceful and non combative then perhaps our group will return.
We will be losing some owls over what happen here yesterday, and that saddens me. As you see, I like you all, and I enjoy this blog.
I am sorry to the owls who will fly away, and to you I say, you are welcome back here anytime..
I am sorry for the owls who will be staying, as there will be a void now in the comments, and we will feel it.
Good Morning Owls!
I have to leave for work so I'll be back later to comment on today's blog topic.
From yesterday's comments...
EBJ, SacBarb, JustLin: Thank you for the kind words about my dad's poem!
EBJ: I can't post the code here, but here's a link that explains how to do the linking:
Linking
HI to Birdee, Zona, Dreama, Carol, and everyone else!
Have a great day!
Good morning everyone. I am watching this potential hurrocane Dolly. I couldn't sleep all night with this thing on our backs and then David's Mom was up at the crack this morning and rushing to look out the window and she fell and broke her arm and possibly her hip. She has no bone mass. This is going to be one of those oyeyevah(sp)? days.
Everyone chant after me and for me. Dolly go away!!!!Dolly is not a blog buddy but a potential hurricane so it's OK to tell her to go away. :0)
Not sure what to say..I fell asleep early last night.
I will say, I have met Wonderful people here, some I got to know from the other blog's, other's I had seen but really did not get to know until we moved to the nest.
I have enjoyed ALL of you!
I'm sorry there is misunderstanding's, hurt feeling's and maybe more stuff going on.
I'm not sure why. It could be like someone, (I'm not sure who) said..it could be a carry over from the other blog's.
All I do know is that... when Carol made this Lovely nest for us, I was glad for the NEW start.
A "do over", so to speak.
I can only speak for myself, but I started blogging because I spent too much time at home alone. Sure, I have friend's in my noncyber world, but they are busy and we can't alway's chat as much as we would like too.
I think the lonliness really got to me alot more after my Dad and Nephew passed away.
So I came into the blogging world.
You ALL have given me such joy, love, understanding and most of all LAUGHTER! It was much needed in my life and I can't not fully express my Gratefullness to all of you.
If someone had told me that I would meet and make such WONDERFUL FRIEND'S through the internet, I would have most likely said.."Yeah, Right", and thought they were crazy. Lucky for me that never happened.
I can not believe that through this blogging, I have come to love so many. I feel closer and more connected to you all, than I do to some of my real life friend's.
When you laugh.. I laugh, when you cry..I cry, when you or someone in your family is going through a rough time, I feel for you and them.
When I'm going through rough time's, so many of you have reached out to me. You've listened, comforted me, and made me laugh so hard..I've had to run for the bathroom! ;o)
I'm not sure where I would be today, If I had not found ALL of you! You've made my life sooooo much better.
I THANK YOU ALL FOR THAT!
Carol, I'm so glad you made this blog. When I felt it was time for me to leave the other blog's, my first thought was..."what do I do now?" I was afraid of losing touch with all my new friend's.
You came up with a way for me to stay connected and for my friendship's to grow. I know I have made some life long friend's. So many here that I feel like I have known them forever.
For that, I THANK YOU, from the bottome of my heart. I Love You!♥
I hope whatever is going on can be resolved. I would hate for any of you to leave.
You all mean so much to me!!
(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))
We must go back and remember, why we started the nest, and the friendships we have made.
I have always said the blog is for all, and all is welcome, we as nesters should greet all with a hello, and a welcome to the nest. If one is not fond of owl, all I ask is that you be cordial.
Birdee:
Thank you! You have been a treasure find!
And
What the heck is "bottome"? Sounds kinda frisky to me.... :O)
I am off to start my day.
My wish for you all is to have a great day!
:O)
Carol, LOL!! You would have to pick up on my one typo!
I'll check the dictionary and see if it mean's frisky! ;o)
Amicus:
In my thoughts to carry thru, I forgot to say hello! :O)
Birdee:
Trust me, it is frisky all right...
Bot tome! Or the Italian word for "whore" Bot tane!
Now you can where those red pump shoes that Goldie so lovingly gave you!
Carol, Good to know that I can speak Italian!
I wonder if I know any other language's.
Good morning owls ~ each and every one of you!
First, I have to say I look forward to reading everyone's posts and Carol, I truly appreciate all of the work you do to keep this blog running!
Good morning to the owls who have been here ~ birdee, zona, dreama, Carol and Amicus!
Good morning to all the owls who fly in after this!
dreama, sorry to hear David's mother had such an injury. I hope her hip is not broken. I will be thinking of you today.
I was going to message Carol privately but decided to share my thoughts and feelings with everyone here. The events of yesterday have left me feeling very uncomfortable. Some of my comments late last night were difficult to write because I was trying to choose my words carefully so I wouldn't offend anyone.
It is so hard to interpret the meaning behind a written word. When someone says something to you it can have a whole different meaning than when it is written. That's why I suggested Barb and Iteach call each other to clear up any miscommunications. I have no idea if that will ever take place.
I just find myself this morning questioning things I do here in the nest and wondering if I have offended anyone. I don't think I have but the events of yesterday make me wonder. I hate feeling like this, but it is how I'm feeling today. Will I feel differently tomorrow? I don't know.
Congrats on 1st Birdee.
Good morning Zona, Dreama, Carol, Amicus and anyone else that has come in while I type this.
Shirley, you have alway's been a delite!
♥
Morning Glories!
Carol wonderful blog.
Birdee good morning and you got first!
Carol it was not my intention to pit people against each other yesterday when I posted.
I just wanted people to check their motives when they posted. To stop and realize we are not just staring at a computer screen when we come to the blog but in actuality we are staring at people. Flesh and Blood people.
What I think started out as friction between a few was starting to spill over in the blog and I just could not let it go by anymore. Most of the time I am pretty oblivious or I choose to ignore what I feel I am not ready to deal with. But my alarm bells were ringing and I had just had enough.
I tried to be polite and respectful. I did not name names. All I was asking was check your motives behind your post. Period.
I love the people here. We are all from different walks of life, religions, political view points, sexual orientation and emotional states, but we are people first.
I enjoy the respectful discussions we have had on many topics. The crazy silly days and the reflective days. This is a haven for me from the grind of daily life. I know I can cry from a post and that will help me cry about something I am going through at home. On the other side of that coin I can almost always find a laugh here when I really need it.
I just saw a festering in the background and felt it needed addressed. I ask that everyone just take a moment and a deep breath and remember why Carol took the time to give us this gift and not to disrespect the true intent of the blog.
I am here until Carol asks me to leave.
Love and Peace to everyone!
Good Morning All - My neck has a crick in it from reading area 51 in bed this morning. My babies are whining for me to get up. (This Mac Book by my bed DOES have its advantages but they are limited). I will feed my babies and come back and read the blog. Hope everyone is O.K.
See you in ten minutes.
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Ok that said, Good Morning to:
Zona, Dreama,Birdee, Carol, Amicus,GM and Shirley!
Whoopie! I got # 25 and I wasn't even trying.
Zona, Dreama, Carol, Amicus, grandma moses, Shirley, LynnD, Tink..
Good Morning and Thanks for the Congrats on first!
Tink! congrats on 25!! ;o)
birdee, forgot to say congrats on 1st!!!
Good morning shirley and lynnd - I love what you write - don't even leave if Carol tells you to LOL, and good morning Tinkatia - hope your neck feels better!
Yay on 25 Tinka!!
Shirley you have always been respectful. I think at any given moment we all post something and think oh crap I hope I have not hurt anyone. That is because we are caring people.
For me if I get upset by a post I try to take a step back and get my emotions under control because 9 times out of 10 it was not even directed at me. It just has struck a chord and maybe I need to look at why I am feeling that way. I am human and therefore way beyond perfect!!
You are a wonderful addition here Shirley and I have loved the playfulness you have been showing in the last week or so! You have a wonderful sense of humor!
Dreama I hope David's Mom will be ok!
Zona great post!
birdee we love it when you leave your bird droppings! You too add to the fabric of this blog!
Ok I have to get a cup of coffee. Be back in a bit.
Lynn, LOL!
Do they make pooper scooper's for bird's!! ;o)
Good Morning Hooters!
congrats on 1st Birdee- and by the way, can I have my whore shoe back now???
K-girl, I didn't know about your mom and hope all is getting better.
Dreama- hope David's mother is going to be ok too.
I went to bed last night at my usual time, but with a heavy heart. I often jump in with both feet and proclaim my stance- but decided to keep my opinion to myself until I figured out what the heck really happened.
I can honestly say, I STILL don't know and that may be a blessing. I too have come to love this blog and the people in it. Yes, it is true that there are some that I don't relate to as well as others but I sure try not to offend or hurt anyones feelings.
I went back and read all the comments and was just struck by how many people care and love each other here, and how much Carol and this blog mean to us.
I am going out on a limb here and I am sorry if it offends anyone, but I have to say that I think Barb did the right thing. She had no choice but to use this blog to address the issue with iteach, the MS option was taken away. I think asking what she did so terribly wrong was a valid question. To date, I haven't seen the answer.
If we are to learn from our mistakes we must know what they are.
I also believe that iteach has every right to pick and chose her friends on MS and here. But to say what Barb did was akin to finding her boyfriend with a bullet in his head or losing her twins was just very disturbing to me. I hope that she can put this in its proper place and not let become something so awful to her.
I mean no disrespect to iteach and hope she regroups and comes back as I hope barb is here to stay as well.
Shirley- aside from getting me in trouble with the damn whore shoe and the water balloons- 'you are tits' girlfriend!
I hope everyones day is full of sunshine and friendship.
Shirley
OMG, you are the one who feeds us. You never say anything offensive. I love you!
LynnD
I appreciate that you took notice of things that you saw festering here at the nest and addressed it. I had seen it also but I felt so left out that I just never said a word. I felt that no one cared. I am thrilled beyond belief to see that everyone does care about each other.
Wabbear
You are a wise Owl. I read your post in area 51.You are a wonderful mentor for us to follow. Just don't eat his brownies my little owls!
Thanks for the thoughts everyone and the hellos! I have not had much sleep so I would mess up if I try to type out all the names.
For months some people here had wanted me to choose to blog only here. I stated in Area 51 that I have friends at other sites. I'm not quite sure why I seemed to have been singled out. By now everyone should know that I look at Ross and he reminds me of my deceased friend Ron, reincarnated. That is why I stay over there also but I would not stay if he was intentionally mean because that would not be Ron reincarnated.I hope this gives a better idea and puts it to rest once and for all why I double blog.
I love you all!!!
Good morning!
Amicus thank you for the link, I will see if I can figure it out!
Shirley you are so much fun, you've "blossomed" before our eyes. Don't change.
I love the nest and not going anywhere. I hope that those who are taking a break will come back.
Good Morning again. My babies are busy chewing on their morning treat, I have my Tropicana and the skies are as blue as the Virgin Mary's dress. That was how she was always pictured, in that beautiful blue gown. I wonder if that's true. Anyway it's a lovely summer day.
If I wouldn't be accused of breaking the copyright law, I would just copy and paste Birdee's post at 9:43 EDT and put my name on it. I would leave off the first sentence because I didn't go to bed early. Other than that, it is my post for the day as well. I came to the blog after I lost my sister. Every morning, up until then, the first thing I would do would be to reach for the phone and call my sister. We would spend the first hour of the day on the phone. Now the first thing I do is reach for my mouse and turn on the blog. The first two hours that I always found the loneliest suddenly were 'flying by' because I was 'talking to friends'. As Birdee said and I am going to quote this part
"When I felt it was time for me to leave the other blog's, my first thought was..."what do I do now?" I was afraid of losing touch with all my new friend's.
You came up with a way for me to stay connected and for my friendship's to grow."
Those are Birdee's words but they are my thoughts too. Carol, you were an angel to take the time to make this
blog. I think you instinctively knew the intense need for some of us. I know how hard you have worked at it when you really didn't have spare hours to fill. You fitted it into your very busy and sometimes stressful life. You must some nights feel like you did back at school. "Oh I haven't done my homework yet". Only this time you were volunteering to do this homework for a group that has become such a family. Last night I was reminded of how it resembled a family that gets along well and suddenly out of the blue a 'fight' starts up. Most families work through them and we will too.
I have made such good friends thanks to you Carol. I used to be on the phone five or six times a day with my sister. Now I am on the blog or on the phone with friends I have made because of you. Thank you dear one. God bless you.
Loving you, Tinka
Carol...I am late for work (a usual morning occurrence) but wanted to thank you for this beautiful blog. You are an amazing writer and a wonderfully calming force and peacemaker! Thank you for being special you!
I wish everyone here a day filled with sunshine, friendship and yellow!
Good Afternoon, Goldie, EBJ, Vig!!
Dreama, I hope Davids' Mom is ok.
Tink, How very sweet of you!
You most certainly can put your name to my post. I'm glad you understand my feeling's and thought's.
xoxoxo
I am waiting for VIG to drop off the Inlaws tape. I can't wait.
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Lynn D - VIG just dropped the "Inlaws & Outlaws" DVD. I am so eager to see it. When I am finished with it, I will give it back to her and she will send it to the next person. Thank you for arranging this. You are very kind.
Flying through, the hay guy should be here in a bit to see if it is ready to baled.
birdee: We don't need no bird pooper scoopers! LOL
Tinka: Beautiful post!
Saying hi to goldie, vig and EBJ!!
Oh Tinka have fun watching it! You may need a hankie for some of the stories tho!
Lynn - I just got a carton with six boxes of Kleenex because it came with Air Miles. I guess I am well equipped for the DVD. There is nothing like a good movie that makes one cry because it is so cathartic. I know I will enjoy it because VIG gave it two thumbs up.
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Hello everyone.
I have a busy day today.I have put off my "deep cleaning" long enough. Mr Mary will be gone for the day so I am taking advantage of it to clean around his "Archie Bunker" chair LOL!
Birdee, congrats on first.
Broom-check
vacume-check
mop-check
dust rags-check
green cleaners-check
wine coolers-check
p.s. no offense to anyone, but I am not upset when my name is omitted or my post isn't always answered. It is fun when someone lists a whole big list of owls in attendance, but if everyone did that, well that would take for-eva to read! Please don't make others fell guilty if they skip some one. I'm sure we are thicker skinned than that.
That being said I do acknowledge the following
Zona~ I love "this room" too
dreama~hex on storm is on the way
Carol` I appreciate and adore you!
Amicus~Thanks for the link thingy
GrandmaM~ "HI THERE"
Shirley~Have a carefree day
Vig~back at yah!
Tinka~Loved your "Virgin Mary's dress" sky comparison.
Eastbay~glad you are still nesting!
Goldie~Howdie there!
LynnD~ Holler out to yah
I'm off to do my chores. Anyone who is bored and wants to pitch in is welcome! LOL!
I have never posted so many times! Can anyone tell I am a neurotic mess. LOL
David's Mom will be having emergency surgery at 4PM today by a surgeon who happens to be a long time friend of David's so he feels a shred of ease. She will need pins in her hip and wrist for all of the shattered bones. He is the best surgeon for this job if it can be done. She has no bone mass at all. So we will be staying in town and storm out the hurricane after all.At least it should only be a CAT 1.
This may sound stupid to some of you because humans are what we put first and care for first and foremost but last night I gathered up 2 tiny little dogs thrown out before people ran from the potential hurricane barreling towards us. I have so much other stuff of dire importance to attend to but I could not leave these tiny little 10 pound abandoned babies.One of them is the most beautiful long haired gray terrier like Toto. I tried to drive past them but one of them wagged her tail and chased my car. They wanted to go home. How could I not turn back and get them. My concious wouldn't let me sleep at night.I know how I am. Today I saw a poodle on the road. I tried to catch it also but it ran from me and would not give me a chance. My heart is breaking for David's Mom and it is breaking just as much for all of these beautiful pets just tossed out like garbage. I feel better now that I vented that.
Mary/MI
Thanks for that hex! This time I appreciated a hex! You rock!
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Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone!
I have been AWOL since our Saturday Picnic, so was very surprised, confused and felt very sorry for everyone that was hurt by whatever comments that were made by whomever.
Since I am not privy to MySpace, I am completely "in the dark", and personally, I am glad of that, at least in this issue.
I had my share of quarelesome issues on the other Blog, and came over here because of the peace, fun and general commraderie of the Nest. I know for a fact that a phrase, a word, a sentence, etc can be misconstrued, because we do not know the "tone" of the written word. So many things can be said in a nasty tone that said in a sweet tone have completely different meanings!
I know many times I have not said a particular Hello to each and every Owl, but that doesn't mean I am leaving anyone out! Quite the contrary, I always try to wish EVERYONE a Happy Day! Sometimes I just don't have time to go back and look up everyone's name who have posted, because many times I do not post until later in the afternoon or evening. And, I know each of you are as busy with your "real" lives as I am, and I do not expect a personal Hello each time I comment, although it does warm the heart when someone does.
I do try, though, to Thank each person who specifically mentions my name, Laurie's name or has a comment on what I have posted.
Please do not take offense if I forget your name. I do suffer from the dreaded "Sometimers Disease" Sometimes I remember, Sometimes I do not!
Anyway, I do hope that this issue will resolve itself, and that everyone, especially those whose feelings have been hurt the most, will regain the peace, love and harmony that Carol and SacBarb envisioned when Carol was so wonderful to start this Blog for all of us!
Now, as for Laurie's time at the play Grease on Saturday. She had a BLAST! She knows all the words to every song, and I was told by the young lady who took her that they needed to "shush" her a few times, as she was singing too loud! Just wait till I take her to see Mamma Mia!
I am going to try and change my picture on this blog for today with one of all three of the girls going to the play. Hope it works!
Peace and Love to all, Donna Jean and Laurie Elizabeth
Mary/MI - I think you must be left brained because I see you are making lists. That means you are very mathematical and probably very good at science. Am I right or was that course I took on left brain/right brain learning a waste of time?
Thanks for commenting on my Virgin Mary and her blue gown. There are so many things I learned at St. Ann's that still pop into my head. For example, I find myself saying to people, "You will be getting more jewels in your crown when you get to Heaven". We also thought the streets were made of gold in Heaven as well. Now I am rambling so I think it's time for a Slim Fast. I found one that Shirley left in the nest a few days ago. It's expiry date is 2009 so it's still safe to drink. I can't wait until tonight so I think I will put
"Inlaws & Outlaws" on now. Who needs to do housework anyway?
Have a great day. Stay safe all owls everywhere.
Yay, I think I changed the picture (avatar) successfully!
In the picture, my Laurie is the short one on the right, and her friend, Laine, is on the left and our wonderful Respite worker, Melissa is in the middle! The girls wore their Pink Ladies sweaters, and Laurie had her hair up in a "Sandy" ponytail!
I'll change it again in a few days. Thanks for putting up with me bragging about my girls!
Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!
DonnaJean
Good Afternoon Everyone!
I too hope lovely nest will recover from whatever just happened...
I haven't been able to be here as much as I would like because of getting the house from hell ready for Mom, but I love knowing that you are all here! You all have helped through some tough times and made me laugh like crazy at others! You all are just the best!
Dreama...hope the hurricane blows out to sea!
Turtle...Glad you are having fun with Tina and company and that your Mom is doing better. I didn't know she was ill either...
Good morning, Owls. I'm still hoping that yesterday's problems will get resolved and blow away on a calming breeze.
Birdee Congrats on #1 today. I love seeing your chickenowl.
Shirley Never fear. We all love your wit and humor. Plus, we'd starve without you.
Dreama Sending healing thoughts to David's mom. Thank you for picking up the little dogs. It's fine with me if you blog elsewhere, also. This is not junior high. You do not have to be in one clique exclusively, IMHO.
Carol Thank you again for making this nest for us. It has meant alot to alot of people, me included.
I started blogging after the death of my husband. Because he had retired, we were together pretty much 24/7 so there was a huge hole in my heart and in my life when he was gone. Yes, I also have family and friends and everyone was great but still there were way too many empty hours and I would find myself just crying much of the time. I desperately needed the respite from that that I found on the other blog. The entertainment and laughs certainly helped me but the connection to the other bloggers helped me the most. That's why I'm here now. It's the connection I've made to you all that makes me turn on my computer in the morning. I appreciate every single one of you and what you bring to the nest.
((((GROUP HUG)))
Sorry! My post was waaaaay longer than I thought it was.
J/L~ Your posts are NEVER too long, for heaven's sake just take a look at mine!!!
Dreama~ I too hope Dolly will not be a "Hello, Dolly", but a "By-Bye Dolly" for you and everyone. And I certainly send positive healing wishes to David's Mom. I too have been in a rush to get someplace, fallen and hurt myself. Tell her she MUST slow down. Whatever you are rushing to see, get, read etc, will still be there in one or two minutes, believe me!
And I so totally agree with Whabby's Area 51 comment. And with Turtles, he was much too coherent to be drunk!
Turtle~ I too did not know about your Mother being so ill. Sending positive thoughts for her and you also! ((HUGS))
Flying away again to get some errands accomplished before the Little Miss arrives home. Bye!
In memory of Estelle Getty, this seems appopriate for today's blog.
"Picture it: Miami, 1987. A house--the only one in the neighborhood without a pool, but I digress. Four women, friends. They laugh, they cry, they eat; they love, they hate, they eat; every time you turn around, they eat. The point I'm trying to make here is, what's going on here is living. Just because you have some rough times doesn't mean you throw in the towel. You go on living...and eating."
For this and so many more, we'll miss you, Estelle.
Good afternoon to my Owl Friends.
I'm happy to see so many of you posting.
Amicus~Thank you for your lovely post about Estelle Getty and the lives of four friends. I adored the Golden Girls and everything it represented on a daily basis of sharing a home. You're so right....it's life, we eat and move on.
Wishing EVERYONE love, respect, and laughter. And we keep moving on.
In celebration of Dear Ms. Getty, I have cheesecake waiting at our kitchen table.
Hi owls! I haven't been in the nest since sometime last week and heard from someone today that there was some trouble. I'm so glad I stopped in today to read because I thought I was the only one feeling this way.
I decided last week to take a break from the nest because I had read some comments between some owls that I thought were rather mean. It really bothered me. So much, in fact, that I felt as if I may not know people the way I thought I did. I didn't know who to talk to about it and the more I thought about it, the more it bothered me.
I feel that no matter what the relationships are here, no matter what one owl did to upset another, in my opinion there is never a reason to purposely hurt another. (I know there are times we can unintentionally hurt another.) I love the humor here, but not at the expense of others. And that's what I saw a couple of months ago and then again a couple of weeks ago.
Anyway, I quietly left. (Not sure anyone noticed! LOL) I'm really glad Lynn spoke up--thank you, Lynn.
Carol, thank you for all you do.
By the way, everyone here has always been kind to me and I really appreciate that! I really missed being here.
So sad about Estelle Getty. My son LOVED the Golden Girls. He has seen every episode at least 50 times I am sure. He will be heartbroken!
WE joke that is when I should have known he was gay- he never missed it in reruns- and still watches it when ever it is on tvland.
Good Afternoon Everyone!
Wow! It's really been 7 months since Carol started this blog?!?! She and Bear, both, invited me here when it first started. I had already been MIA from Rossland at that time. Not because of any personal problems. He was just getting such a large following, and often times it was MAJOR D R A M A, and my own life was getting so busy that I simply didn't have time for all that.
I always intended to come here but life sort of got in the way. I was working 12 hr days. My husband's & my own ailing parents were requiring so much of our time. I was having my own family issues with my son and I have a very busy 10 year old as well.
Then summer came and I finally had time off. (I work at an elementary school.) But then our basement flooded. HUGE MESS! Then we had a sleepover and a little girl brought lice into our home. If you've ever dealt with that, you know what a chore it is to clean up. Then my daughter got a part in a play, which requires 3 days a week at rehearsals. Then it was the parents again.......(I won't bore you with any more details.)
Anyway, I was thinking the other day about how I miss all my online friends and how I never take time for myself anymore. So, I went back to Ross Chat and found it wasn't crowded like it once was. And I was welcomed with open arms. The problem there is that people stay up so darn late! I just can't do that anymore. My life won't allow it very often.
Then Bear reminded me of this place, so I stopped in. And I have to say that I LOVE it here! You can come and go as you please. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming to me. I can tell by recent events that people really love and care about each other. It's a wonderful place that I hope never goes away.
I apologize for such a long post, but I just wanted to share my own story with many of you who do not know me very well.
Thank you again for letting me be a part of your little family.
Your Friend,
Donna
I have been registered on Blogger since 2006 and hartldo was my name back then. (Here and on MySpace) I decided to just keep that name but feel free to call me Donna. Since there is another Donna here, you can call me Donna Jo or just plain "Donna". Just don't call me late for dinner!
Hi Donna! Don't know if you remember me from the Ross blog. So glad you're comfy here.
Dreama, nice to see you! Praying for David's Mom.
Birdee, congrats on first!
Turtle, I'm praying for your Mom.
Goldie, Ronnie and Amicus--Estelle Getty was so great! I still love watching the Golden Girls.
Donna Jean, love Laurie's "sandy" pony-tail!
Waving hi to everyone!
Donnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Thanks for the update on your life! I have missed you and thought of you and the family.
Drove by Great Lakes Naval base a few weeks ago and it make me think of you.
Glad you are- welcome again. (Now watch out for Shirley, she may drop a water ballon on your head or stick a whore shoe up your ass and try to blame it on me) BA HA HAAAAAAA
Hiya Sandi- glad you are back too!
Thank you, Goldie ~ you're a gem.
Yes Sandie, I DO remember you! Do you still have a MySpace account? I left there for a while but I'm back on again now.
Dreama: I meant to mention how sorry I am about David's mom. How awful!!! And, as I told you earlier on MySpace, you are in my thoughts. GO AWAY HURICANE DOLLY!!!!
goldie: I'm not afraid of a a little water balloon! Bring it on Shirley! It would be welcomed today. It's so wicked-hot!!!!
Now a whore-shoe? I don't like the sound of that!
BTW, goldie, my son is in Va. Beach now. I've been to see him twice and all is well with him, his wife and my new grandpup. :)
Time has healed our wounds.
ATTN K-MART SHOPPERS:
I just got off a 3 way with DIANNE-HOSTESS-WITH-THE-MOSTEST-IN-DENVER & MEK!!! They are enjoying lunch in the mountains....and the scenery....evergreens and a bright blue sky!!
Another successful blog buddy lunch!!! :D They promised pics will follow!!
Hi there Donna, AKA hartldo!
I remember posting together alot over at the other blog, and NEVER knew we shared a name! I checked out your Blogger Profile,
and alas you ARE NOT my lost Gemini twin,:(
Donna Jo and Donna Jean just seemed way too coincidental!
Glad you are here!
Sandie~ I did notice you were missing, but, then I too didn't post for awhile also. I do hope all will come back and rejoin the Nest soon. Thanks for noticing Laurie's ponytail! I like to put it up that way alot, because she hates hair falling into her eyes, and doesn't want short hair.
Till later, DJ (oops, now that there are two DJ's, I'll just stick with DonnaJean!)
Donna: Welcome to the Nest! Glad you joined us!
I forgot to add the following to my post about Estelle...
To all the Owls: Thank you for being a friend!
Donna Jean and Donna Jo IS quite a coincedence! :)
If you or ANY Owls are on MySpace, I'd love to have you for a friend over there too!
Jodi Thanks for the update on MEK and Dianne_Rocky_Mountain_High_in_Denver. How fun! And, btw, did you even notice your 69?
Sandie I'm glad you're back.
DonnaJean Thanks for sharing that cute picture of Laurie Elizabeth and her friends with us.
DonnaJo I'm glad you decided to join us. I tried Ross chat many months ago but it was too fast for me. I'm lucky I can manage emailing. LOL
Tuesday hello to all Owls!
Carol~~As always, Thank You.
Arriving late today, after being out and about. I echo Birdee's words from early this morning, and totally agree with Mary/MI's 'p.s.' @ 1:34. I would hope no-one feels they are less than welcome or perceived as unwelcoming if they fail to mention every Owl who posted before them. (Almost all of us have MS and can and do convey our personal messages there. Whatever suits each friendship works for me.)
It is so very good to see Scirish and Sandie here today. I've missed your posts!!
Amicus~~Your quote from The Golden Girls could not have been more appropriate, and thank you, Ronnie, for the 'cheesecake' moment.
Donna~~I appreciated your mini-bio, and hope you find the nest warm and welcoming. Glad to have you as a new MS friend, too!
Jodi~~Thanks!
Returning to my lengthy to-do list and wishing all a good evening. bbl?
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Thanks for the update Jodi- but dont you ever get tired of all those 3 ways you do??? LOL
FROM CONFUSED IN HAWAII....BEAR I don't know whether to be flattered or hurt. Can you still get it up drunk?!!?~
GOLDIE - NEVAH!!!!!!!!
Bono...Thanks for missing me....I have been trying to stop in every morning but I don't always make it....I took a break from the house today as I have had a wicked headache all day...nothing will touch it, so I just took a migraine pill and am sure to be out like a light soon...
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Flying through again!
Well the D household finally had some good news today!
Our daughter and son in law have signed papers for a house in a new housing development just 8 miles from us! They will be living in a rental for 6 months while there house gets built. The best part it looks like the relocation to Ft. Lewis has brought them closer again and they will be staying together! Wahoo!
Amicus Sorry to hear about Estelle Geddy but that was a lovely post about the golden girls.
Goldie LMAO about your son watching all of the Golden Girls shows and reruns!
Mary I know you went to the fair. Did you happen to bring home any scones??? I need one like right now!
Hi Sandie and Donna Hart and Donna Jean and Jodi oh crap I know I am forgetting someone I'm sorry but I need to get on the road and run some errands.
BBL
EBJ and Mary: You're welcome!
Ronnie: You summed up perfectly the same meaning I got from that quote.
Goldie and Sandie: I too loved The Golden Girls!
BonO and Lynn: Thank you!
I'm sitting here in my work uniform so I need to hop in the shower, put on some comfy clothes, and eat dinner. I'll check in later if I don't fall asleep on the couch. :)
Have a wonderful evening, Owls!
Sorry about the delete but I double posted! Don't know how but it did.
JUST LIN - I ALWAYS know when I get 69!!! :P
LYNN D - That is GREAT news about your daughter and sil!!!
DONNA JEAN - Luv the pic of Laurie in her "Pink Lady" outfit....so cute!! And I'm so glad she had a blast at the show. :D
DONNA JO - Welcome....I just requested you on ms.
BON - Waving a wing @ you!!! Hope you enjoyed who I sent to your page.....I must admit, it is a bit better than the snowblower from last winter. :P
AMICUS - Great tribute to Estelle Getty!! She was a fav of mine....loved her sharp tongue. She made me lol!!!
Jodi, tell Tina that now I'm curious and patiently waiting for Whab's answer! HAHAHA!!! :))
Donna Jo I was just at Myspaz and wanted to send you a friend invite, did not see you listed as HARLTDO under anyones friends. Are you by any chance listed as "Donna"?
Amicus, I loved Estelle Getty. She reminded me of my little old Italian grandma, who ALWAYS had her purse on her arm.
That was a nice tribute to her :)
Ronnie, my huz told me yesterday that there is a new cheese cake shop that just opened up not too far from here! yum
Lynn good news about your daughter! yipee!
Donna Jena cute pic of Laurie and her friends. Grease is one of my all time favorites.
OK gotta get ready to feed MR. EBJ. Back later!
I have a question for you all.
I was just sitting here thnking.
(I do that every once in a while, keeps the old brain from fading away)!
I watch the Today Show, and they have been hyping the Summer Olympics now for months! As they should, as NBC is broadcasting it.
But is anyone out there not as interested this year as in the years before? I sure am not.
I don't know if it because it is in China, and with all the scare lately of the food, the unhealthy air, the economy, etc., but I am just not enthusiastic this year! And I certainly mean no disrespect to the country of China.
I love watching the gymnastics, the swimming, track & field etc. Why the lack of interest in it this year?
Just a thought, and maybe some of you out there have an answer!
Thank you JODIE and JUST_LIN for your sweet words about Miss Laurie.
And YAY for you LYNN D for the good news! I know how much you were excited about your daughter, SIL and grandchildren moving close to you, and then they were going through personal difficulties. I am so happy for you!
Since I have been watching "Army Wives" on Lifetime, I am realizing so much more how the families are affected when their loved ones are deployed, and then the re-adjustment when they return, not to mention the servicemen and women themselves. ((((Big HUGS))) to you and your family.
AMICUS~ I concur with everyone about your wonderful tribute to Estelle Getty, AKA Sophia. Thank goodness Golden Girls is still on somewhere, every day, so we will always have that!
TTFN, Donna Jean
EBJ~ I do believe we were writing and posting at the same time!
Thank you too for mentioning Laurie. She will be wearing Pink to the BABB, as it is her favorite color too!
A new cheesecake shop near you, as well as the BEST corn this side of Iowa? I am in heaven!!! Definitely bringing my cooler for all the goodies to bring home!
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OK, I gave you all a chance!
100!!!
That's all for now, dinner time!
I was trying to post Donna Jean and it said the blogger was not available.
Now it's fixed. I tried to get on from 97 onward and no luck. I was trying to play with you. I have never had that happen before. Has anyone else got that notice?
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Lynn D - I just finished Drew Emery's movie, "Inlaws and Outlaws" and it was great. You were right. One does need Kleenex every once in a while. VIG will pick it up from me, probably tomorrow. I haven't seen the extras yet but I will. I also haven't read this afternoon's comments so I will do that now.
Waving a wing @ PINKATINKA!!! Sending some love from Wisconsin. :D
DONNA JEAN - Congrats on 100....got sidetracked with the kids, otherwise I would've marched with you!!!
Sorry Tinka! You did get 105!
And Jodi, what kind of excuse is that, getting sidetracked with the kids??? LOL
EBJ: I used to be hartldo on MySpace but I deleted that profile and came back later as "D0NNA". My default picture at the moment is my daughter Bailey (in a pink shirt) and one of our cats.
Thanks for all the friend requests everyone!
Good Evening Everyone, Its been a LONG time since I posted. I did delete a lot of you from my myspace, I'm sorry, I should of posted why I did that, a very good and special friend told me I should of. But its better late than never. Back a few months ago I was hurt by someone and lied to my husband seen that name on my myspace account and thought it was the same person that lied to me, so he made me delete everyone from my page that had her on their page. I am sorry I did not come here and explain it to you guys.
Carol, this is a great place, and I enjoyed coming here. A few months back I saw some feelings getting hurt. I just left without saying anything, but we are ADULT WOMEN and did not want to get involved in the drama. But like Dreama said, she was targeted at the skeet shoot game and that really bothered me. Everyone was ignoring her and not treating her very nice at all. It hurt me that grown women could act this way, I hope we can all move forward.
Carol you do put a lot of work into this blog, I'm glad you let everyone express their feelings of hurt and honesty. You are a great person for what you do for all of us.
Hi to Everyone above me, I missed this place a lot, and yes I have been reading in the back ground. I'm sorry for deleting a lot on myspace, but I get very emotional ALOT and don't think before I act. Again, I'm sorry!!!!!! I hope you all can forgive me!!!!
Love, Renee Eve
Hey everyone!
Running through again. The field is mowed and baled the dogs are out playing and I am heading off to eat pizza!
Jodi, Donna Jean, Bono,EBJ thank you for the well wishes for my daughter and her family!
Jodi great to finally talk to you! See I do know how to use a cell phone! LOL I did jump when it rang tho!
Tinka that movie just made me see relationships for all in a new light! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Renee
Hope everyone has a great evening!
Hi, owls!
Tina, better drunk sex than no sex at all! LOL... sounds like you are having at great time with k'girl !
I love how all our spouses and close family think we're all cyberspace weirdos!
I guess in some sense, we ARE! LOL!
Goldie: I must be the worst example of a gay male who ever lived. I despise The Golden Girls... like most sitcoms, I really can't stand that show!
Zona: You said it all, in comment #2 this morning!
No, just you Bear....
LOl@ Bear and the golden girls. But even funnier was the 1st time one of my kids saw my MS and you were one of my first friends.
He asked who the shifty looking guy was..... BAAHAAHAAA...
Hi everyone- and good night everyone. Sweet dreams and lets all hope tomorrow is a great day!
Lynn - I am going to watch all the extras on Drew Emery's movie now. Thank you again for having VIG bring it to me. The part about the man who was not allowed to have the flag really 'got to me'.
Whabbear - Once again the yin and the yang! I loved "The Golden Girls". How many things does that make that we disagree on and still are good friends?????
Zona my Baby - I want you in bed early tonight and I want you to sleep 8 hours straight.
No more late nights for awhile.
If you refuse to behave I am going to move to AZ to keep my eye on you. Love you.
Donna Jean - The next time you march I hope my Mac Book co-operates. I was trying so hard to jump in and play.
Jodi - I didn't notice that you were waving at Pinkatinka.
Are you still waving or did you give up? Here I am waving back at you.
VIG- Thanks for dropping off the DVD. It made my day.
I am going to miss you when you go away for 5 days.
Carol - Sweet dreams.
Birdee - ((((Hugs)))) back at ya.
I am turning in early. Have a great night little Owls. See you in the morning light.
Love, Tinka
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Goldie,
"shifty" roflmao!!!! good one
Howdy OWLS!!
That howdy is to ALL OWLS that read this chatblog :o)
I have been uneasy about posting my thoughts but I feel I must take the step and share my opinion and yes, I have my big girl panties on.
LynnD Thank you for returning my sanity.
I thought I was the only owl seeing things.
I was one of the first Owls in the nest and I am grateful to Carol for building the foundation for us. TY Carol xox.
This is a chat blog for grown ups.
We enjoy laughter, silliness, fun, sharing tears and joy, good news and bad, but most important we have enjoyed a place of peace and freedom.
A nest that is free of "bullshit drama" and "stirring the shit pot" games.
We do not bully, we do not make demands,we do not have rules, with the exception of one,
RESPECT the NEST.
Regardless of your personal opinions of a person or persons don't bring it into the nest in any way,hidden or blatant, shape or form.
No one is superior, everyone is equal.
There is no queen or king of the mountain,there is no popularity contest,there is no room in the nest for grade school playground games.
I'm not going to pretend that I have NOT been hurt by an Owl or that some things said have not annoyed me,but I moved on and put it behind me along time ago.
I did not run away from the nest.
I did not bring it into the nest.
I might have taken time out to collect my thoughts and feelings, but I did not pack my bed and bid farewell.
I got back in the saddle.
I surrounded myself in the ppl that bring me sunshine.
Everyone's definition of sunshine is different.
To me it is what ever makes me happy and feel good.
The nest does NOT REQUIRE you to be friends with ALL OWLS, but it does ask you to respect the peace.
I know this nest is strong, and will jump all hurdles.
I know the love and friendships will grow stronger with each hurdle.
I know if I need to take time out, step back, or unplug to enjoy the world outside,the nest will always be here for me to fly back n land.
The Internet and blogs can become so addictive,that I think "time outs" are a good thing.
Warm Hugs xox
good evening feathered friends!
DREAMA...I hope David's mom came thru her surgery well and is well on her way to a full recovery.
LYNN...I am thrilled for your daughter, SIL and the kids! And thrilled for you and Mr.Lynn to have them so close by.
DONNA JEAN...Good to see you here again! Sounds like Laurie is doing much better!!
SHIRLEY...offensive????????? NO frickin way! You are so very kind, caring, generous, hilarious and supportive of EVERYONE.
BIRDEE... congrats on 1st! I guess it's true...the early bird gets the worm! or first!!!!!!
HARTLDO...welcome friend!! I don't know how much you have lurked before posting, but be forwarned...it IS a compliment if someone ever calls you a ho!! It even makes CAROL blush with pride ;)~
RENEE EVE...so good to see you fly in again. I hope you will be back.
CAROL...as always...beautiful and heartfelt blog. I treasure you and all you stand for and believe in.
I did not mean to leave anyone out of my post...and I know I did. It is NOT personal...I am just too tired to go back and scroll so many comments. I am glad to see each and every one of you and I hope to see you tomorrow and all days after that.
♥LOVEY♥...You are the voice of reason and I love ya for it...
'weenie, I can't believe you didn't mention MEK and Glynis. They are going to be livid.
Lovey, very well said. I agree with Mo the voice of reason!!!!!
Maureen: I have only been lurking for a couple of weeks, if that long. I have no idea why it's an honor to be called a HO, but I'll take it if given. Thanks for the warning! :)
Hi Donna Nice to see you. When do you guys go back to school????
My boys go back Sept. 2 I have at least a month to save for clothes LOL
Lovey: Precisely! I agree with you 100 percent.
Goldy and Sleep: At least the phrase included that critical "f" !! LOL!
Bear, that's uncalled for,,,,,,
Renee: Can you believe we start back to school on Aug. 20th?!?! I've never gone back that early in my life! And that's my birthday too. Waaaaaaaa!
Hey Donna Baby...
Hey Want! You really are the ultimate NIGHT Owl! I'm finally heading to bed now. I can't believe I've made it this late!
Hopefully I'll "talk" to you all later today.
Oh dancing with myself
Oh dancing with myself
Well there's nothing to lose
And there's nothing to prove
I'll be dancing with myself
Oh My Donna, thats EARLY, our Govenor made a rule in MI that schools will not start until after Labor Day. They have the Bridge Walk on Labor Day, thats why she made up the rule. Well Good Night Owls.
bye Hart !
Well, I just want to say I ADORE this group of amazing people!! The drama hurts me...We are also having drama in another group that I love dearly(no, not that one lol)..so combining that with my own real life drama..it's a bit much to take!!:(
I just prefer to TRY to stay out of it.....
I hope you all have a happy Humpday!!
PS. LOVING your QOTD Tinka!:)
Thank you Carol for creating this amazing place!! :)
(((((HUGS)))))
hi joey...
Hey want!! :)
I need to sleep, but really can't lol
I'm about to try seeing how it is after 4am!!
Get some sleep!! haha
PS: Hartldo, SO good to see that you've joined us!!
i'm sleeping joey...
ROFLMAO@Want!!
Sleep typing are we?hehe ;)
Shhhh, you'll wak me up! lol
Good Morning All!!
Mo, I hope you got a good night's sleep. You've put in so many hours these past week's.
Carol, I'll still be flying in.
I will try to keep my bird mess under control. LOL
Hartldo, It is indeed a compliment to be called a HO! Glad to see you here. ;o)
Renee, So nice to see you here too.
I believe your post was sincere. Everyone has done something is haste at one time or another and regretted it later. That's part of living and learning.
Welcome back! xo
Lovey, Nice to see you too. Good post. ♥
Dreama, Positive thought's for Davids Mom. Let us know how she is doing.
Amicus, I'm sorry I didn't mention your Dads poem earlier. I enjoyed it, as I do you.
Diane and Mek, Have a great time visiting. Hope the temps are under 100...Mek need's the break from that.
I will say this in regards to trying to post all our names.
I'm terrible at it, so I've never felt left out if I didn't see mine.
It is a very hard thing to do. I've even tried to make notes as I go along reading, and guess what...I sometimes Don't even understand what I've written down!
I just have to accept the fact that I suck at it!!! ;o)
But, to try and quote a fine actress in one of my favorite movies..Olympia Dukakis (sp) in Steel Magnolias..
*You know I love ya more than my luggage*!
In fact I kind of like to think of all of us as Steel Magnolias!
xoxoxoxo
Good morning everyone!
Carol asked me to relay a message for her. She is fine. Her thoughts today are the same as they were yesterday so she didn't write a new blog for today.
Shirley, Thank you for the message from Carol!
Carol, Take whatever time you need for yourself.
Open Arm's and Heart's will be here when you return!!!!
Love You So Much!!!!
(((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))
Good Morning everyone
Have a good rest Carol.
I am going to feed my babies and have a break today too.
Love,Tinka
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Good Morning Hooters!
I don't technically know who qualifies for 1st today-so I will just say its Shirley. Congrats on 1st!
I was greeted by a surly voice mail followed up by the surly conversation when I returned the call. At what point in life is it ok to just be rude and obnoxious on the phone to someone you want to assist you????????? Age may have its privileges, but this should not be one of them. I would smack my own mother is she was so damn cantankerous!
Ok, off to slay the dragons and I hope you all have a great day. I hope I do too for that matter.
Morning Glories!
Well it is another day of the hay express at our house. So I am on dog watch again until they load the bales out of our back 4.
Sending Carol (((Hugs))).
Shirley thank you for relaying the message!
Goldie hope you have your armor on!
Birdee: I am so happy to hear you love us more than your luggage! LOL
Good Morning miss Tinka.
Will be back later
Good Morning Owls!
Waving HI to the early birds:
Shirley, Birdee, Tinka, Goldie, Lynn!
Carol: {{Hugs}}
I'm catching up on yesterday's comments...
Lynn: How wonderful that your daughter and son-in-law have decided to stay together and are going to be living so close! A happy dance for all of you! :)
Jodi: Thanks! She always made me LOL too.
EBJ: I loved the cheesecake pic! :) Thanks to you too!
DonnaJean: Thanks! Glad Laurie had a great time seeing Grease.
Birdee: Thank you! No need to apologize for not listing names. I don't always have time to do it either.
Hello to all the Owls who pop in today!
Have a great day!
Goldie I thank you but I will have to give the honor of first to Birdee. She was clearly 12 minutes ahead of my. If I hadn't stopped to make banana pancakes I might have made it.
Congrats on 1st Birdee!
Morning Tinka and Lynn D!
Have a good day everyone!
Good morning to you too Amicus.
I agree it's not always easy to list everyone's name. I try my best to include everyone in my post, but if someone's name is omitted it certainly isn't on purpose and there is no "hidden meaning" behind it.
And that's all I have to say on that!
I stand corrected. Congrats on first Birdee!!!!!!!!!!!
Now pass the pancakes please. I have been up for 4 1/2 hours and I can now eat.
Flying in for a sec..
Hi LynnD, Goldie, Tink, Amicus!!
Shirley, Banana Pancakes!!! Yum!
After you pass them to Goldie, keep passing right to me!
Goldie, Sorry you had a surly phone call early this morning!
Donna Jean, Good to see you and Congrats on the march to 100! Love the pic you have here. Hello to Laurie!
Positive thought's to those in Texas. Saw where she may hit the Texas/Mexico border this afternoon!
Ok, I must get in the shower now..
I'll try to fly back in soon!
Have a great day everyone!!!
(((hugs)))
Good just about afternoon!
Carol, I'm sure all of us realize you could use some time off!
Hi Renee!! So happy to see you here! Hope your boys aren't driving you too crazy this summer.
Donna, your birthday is the same day as Mr. Sandie's!
Lovey, I love what you said. You are always such a dear.
I beg to differ though, there is one queen here--Shirley is the queen of "just right" because she always says the right thing! Hi Shirley!
"Hay" Lynn!! LOL!
I am always happy to see a Sandie shout out but never feel left out when I don't--so no worries here!
Hey Birdee!
I'm off to take all three dogs to the vet to get their shots. Last time I did that the poodles' (big standard poodles) leashes got caught up in Ippuni's leash (our little old man maltese). The poodles saw a dog they wanted to visit, ran that way, and jerked poor Ippuni across the room and slammed him into the counter wall. In a waiting room full of people, I felt like I was the main attraction at the circus.
So, my wonderful parents are going with me today to help.
I hope everyone has a really good day.
Happy Wednesday Owls.
I am making a quick fly-by because I was MIA yesterday and I am going to be out most of today and tonight.
I have to leave in 5 minutes to go to my very first card making class. I am so excited!!!! Then I have a mani/pedi and I am ushering again tonight.
I just want to say, I love the Owls and I am never offended when I don't get a shout out either. I try to mention Owls by name but I know I have omitted some. I apologize for that, but I can't promise it won't happen again. Old timer's has got me!!!!
I do love it here and I will be here as long as Carol makes it available for us.
Carol, take as much time as you need. We'll talk amongst ourselves.
OMG Sandie, I'm sorry for LMAO, but that had me spitting my coffee all over the place. I'm sure you were the main attraction at the Vet's that day.
OK, I'm out the door. Bye everyone.
Happy Hump Day Owls! Just doing a fly-by because I'm taking my daughter to our cousin's house to swim. We've tried to get together all summer but life has been too crazy. This is the ONLY day we could work out between us. So happy that the sun is shining for us here today!
My cousin is a principal at an elementary school and she has to return to work on Aug 1st, so August is out for any fun for us. I was just complaining last night that I have to go back on the 20th. Guess I should feel lucky! Of course, she makes the big bucks and I do not. :)
Hope everyone has a great day! HUGS to Carol! Will check back in this evening.
Good morning to each of you, and a hughe ((hug)) to you, Carol.
Congrats Birdee on first, and thank you for tinking of the people in Texas.
Waving Hi to Shirley...yum, banana pancakes, Tink, Amicus, Goldie, Lynn and really EVERYONE who plays here.
I never welcomed hartldo to the nest, but it's nice to meet you
I think everyone knows I'm in Texas, (Houston) and Texas is waiting for Hurricane 'Dolly' to make landfall on the Mexican border. It's a catagory 1, which is the lowest rating, so maybe our friends to the south won't get to much damage. Here in Houston, (which is the 'dirty' side of the storm), will only be getting a lot of rain and high winds for a day or so.
I always try to look on the bright side of things, sooooo....my windchimes on the patio, which I hardly ever hear because they are such tall huge pipes, are really starting to "bing/bong" with some of the wind gusts. I'm loving it.
The sky is very dark and really quite breezy. Btw, there is also the smell of the on-coming rain. Jennifer, you would just love this weather.
Isn't it something how a novel can be written about nothing. Too funny.
Again, I'm wishing you All a good day, if I saw you here, or not.
((hugs)) to everyone!!!
Ronnie
hughe=huge
Hi Sandie and Sacbarb.
Sorry about the double post.
Note to self - do not visit ronnie, because I HATE WINDCHIMES
Sandie- sorry, but I was laughing too about the dogs. Mine is so good she would spin on her nose if I told her to- UNLESS there are other dogs around. She loses her mind. Did I tell you that we flunked puppy kindergarten? Oh, the shame.....
Goldie, I do remember you saying not to long ago that you don't like windchimes. LMAO Maybe after this storm, I might not like them either.
Hey, I do like a good game of whoreshoes, though.
Sandie, I didn't mean to laugh about your last experience at the vets, but is was a little funny. Hope today goes well. I bet they remember your three 'clowns'.
Good Afternoon Everyone
My thoughts are with everyone in Texas, I just heard they upgraded the Hurricane to a Category 2. I know Dreama is right there, please Dreama if you can check in.
Thanks Birdee for the kind words.
Carol take all the time you need.
Donna I hope you and your daughter enjoy the day swimming.
Hi Sandie, I cant handle my Labradoodle and little poodle. Thats why I always take my boys with me to the vet. When I go get their hair cuts I always take them in 1 at a time them big dogs are very hard to handle.
Have a good day everyone.
Um...Birdee and Goldie...um...I only made three pancakes and I ate them. Sorry. ☺
Oh and Ronnie too. Sorry.
Stay safe.
Hi Renee Eve, Sacbarb, Sandie (you are sweet! Thanks!)and Hartldo!!
Thanks Shirley ♥
Waving 'Hello' to Renee.
Shower...check!
teeth brushed..check!
Doggies fresh water....check!
doggies bizzness picked up..check!
enjoying the cooler weather & sun..check!
dishes done..Nope!
Vacuuming done..Nope!
laundry done...Nope!!
Hair dried..Nope!!!
Lawn mowed...Nope!!
Idea's for dinner..Nope!
Any intention of doing these thing's...not really sure yet!
Sandie, I can so relate to your story! ;o)
Sacbarb, Have FUN at your card making class! I'm sure you will do well.
Hartldo, I'm jealous!! Splash around in that pool for me!
Ronnie, Goldie, I have wind chimes and they really haven't chimed for a few weeks. Just hot and humid here, not much breeze to speak of.
I like them, but if they go on too long they can get to me.
bbl...gonna see if I can round up such lunch!
Ya'll better watch out, I just might write a blog about windchimes.
I will say this, I don't care too much for the littlt bity ones that just go tinkle/tinkle. I like the deeper toned ones.
Okay, Goldie, I'll stop talking about them. LOL
bbl
I'm getting hungry.
Wish Birdee could fix me some lunch too,
My typing is horrible today. Sorry!
But, you all know what I mean.
Hi Ronniegirl, I love windchimes I have a really nice one on my back deck. Its pretty loud. Sorry Goldie, How have you been Ronnie??? I hope your ok during the Hurricane. Birdee, make Breakfast for dinner, just a thought. You can make omelettes, or Pancakes, French Toast. We are having chicken stir fry. You wanna come over for dinner???
RONNIE: I WOULD love that day! Could you please send it my way?! ; )
I also love what Lovey said. I too agree 100%.
Carol, I again thank you for this nest.
Hello to EVERYONE! (As there are too many to mention)!
Just the record...I have never taken anything that anyone has said to me as an offense and I certainly hope none of you would either (as I would never intend to offend anyone here)! I truly hope nothing I have ever said is ever taken the wrong way. I love to be sarcastic at times (and I realize that it is harder to hear when things are written and not said)!
Well, I have a busy day ahead of me. I have to mow my friend's lawn (as she will be back in a couple of days)! I am feeling a bit sore from my less than graceful exit over my neighbor's fence (when I screwed on the last board and was trapped in their yard....and they weren't home to let me out...their gate had a combination lock on it!)
OK...Have a fun day everyone. Ronnie, enjoy the weather for me (I wish I could trade this sunny, warm day for your weather)!
Au revoir!
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Renee Eve!! Are you inviting Birdee over to BE dinner or to share your dinner?????????? LOL
Run Birdee, run...........
LOL Goldie, I'm inviting her to have dinner. I would never cook our dear Birdee.
renee eve- I am sure that your labradoodle is a fine specimen who is very smart- but I have a story.
My BIL who is anal with a capital ANAL did mega research before deciding which dog would best suit them and their 3 young children. A labradoodle.
Enter MAX- now Max is the size of a frigging pony and the dumbest animal I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong - I love him to death and he is so sweet- but he is just brain dead. They have paid mega bucks to have someone train him, my sister works with him all the time and nadda. Max is just Max.
His favorite past time is chewing the house and sitting in the huge planters on the porch. In the middle of the flowers - he looks like one of those lion statues.
Max also sheds enough to knit a sweater with on a daily basis- and he is a cuddler. So imagine what your clothes look like after 5 minutes with him?
I have to say again, I love Max for who he is- but whenever someone mentions they have a labradoodle I just have to wonder if poor old Max (he is 3) just got the short end of the stick.....LOL
Bejiou is a very good dog. Shes smart and loveable. YES she SHEDS she was not suppose to but she does. Victor my 7 year old and her are best buds this summer, they go in the backyard and play tug of war, race, she runs around the swing set when hes swinging. She is very big about 80 pounds and TALL. But she stays away from my gardens shes also 3. She never chews anything in the house, but we have chew toys for her and she sleeps in her bed next to ours. Now her mother was a blonde lab and her father was a silver poddle, shes black???? She would be the perfect pet if she didn't shed. But my brothers wife told me to take the vacuum attachment to her everyday, but she RUNS when she sees it. LOL But we LOVE her so much. My sister just bought her daughter a Multepoo shes black and is only 1.4 pounds. Bejiou LOVED her and was so gentle with her.
Goldie: A lot of Labradoodles are like Max. They were originally bred to be dogs who shed less and are easy to train, but once they became "Designer Dogs" that people were willing to pay a lot of money for, backyard breeders and puppy mills started breeding them. Most of the ones I groom shed buckets of hair, and they're not at all easy to train. They're very lovable dogs though. :)
Ronnie: I love the sound of wind chimes too! They're like a lullaby to me, because I can drift off to sleep listening to them on a relaxing afternoon. :)
Back to work for me! :)
I am going to try to get a pic and post it of Max sitting in the planter looking like a lion statue when I see him next. It is way too funny!!
Goldie, What color is Max??? I would love to see a picture of him in the planter.
Amicus, I thought Bejiou was very easy to train. Now my poodle was very hard to train, but shes very small only 8 pounds, my husband said shes was hard to train because she has a small brain. I called him a goof. But yes they shed terrible.
Renee, I would love to come for dinner as long as your not cooking a relative of mine. Do you have a DNA kit? LOL
Well, I did have my lunch, a scrambled egg and a piece of turkey bacon (very distant cousin..three time's removed) ;o)
No guilt!
I'm following that South Beach diet, so I really shouldn't have any pancake's. (although I did have Shirley pass me one this morn.)
I'll work it off. ha!
I enjoyed the dog stories and Amicus' info on them. (did I do that ' right?)
Goldie, would love to look at a pic of Max in the pot!
Hair dried..check!
Dishes done..Check check!
Laundry...starting it right now.
:o)
Max is whitish yellow with hints of apricot. But on your clothes it just looks like white.
I will do my best see if he is in the pot...hey, wait-maybe that is his problem- tww much pot!! LOL
Hi everyone it is chaos at my house right now! We have mowing equipment and tractors everywhere! Oh and trucks!
My dogs are just pissed at me because I won't let them out so they can be right in the middle of it!
Yarrrrgh!
Did I say the two guys who have been mowing our field look like they are about 100 years old each and now I am worried they will break a hip on my property???
They are like Bartles and James the way older years! And whatever you do, do not mention the president around them. I won't tell you what they call John McCain!! They both are a little hard of hearing and they shout at each other about politics all the time! The whole neighborhood has gotten an earful! LMAO
Oh crap I just looked out the window and they have a flat on one of the vehicles! Will be back in a bit.
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