What One Good Thing Did You Do For Yourself Today?

[renielarson]

I sampled the most delicious decadent chocolate cake today. It's more like a triple layer fudge brownie cake with huge layers of the fudgiest chocolate frosting I've ever tasted. I've requested the recipe and will share it when I get it.

Although I only had one bite...it was heavenly!

[nONIE]

Bright, I am impressed that you could stop at one bite! Once I taste it, Ive got to keep going. Now thats self-decipline!

[chelsea24]

Today I played Mahjong with Beady and had lunch. Great fun! Got away from the computer. ;D

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Chels, thanks for posting - I have to remember to bring my card. When do you play and can I join in?

HB

[chelsea24]

HB! Of course you can join in! Can't wait until you're here. :bigthumbsup:

[beady]

Today I did a number of things I like to do. I played Mah jongg and had lunch with my bud Chels, lots of fun. Came home ,took my pal Bosun for a walk ,and read all afternoon, I should have been doing some computer work, but..... there is always tomorrow here in TV. ;D ;D

[mcelheny]

Hi Ladies,
Watched a softball game in beautiful weather. Had dinner with my husband in an Irish pub.
This past weekend (plus a few more days) I spent in Chicago with my daughter. I sent a PM to Chels telling her everything I did. We had a great time in Chicago. Will be coming to theVillages in about a month. :) Everybody stay Happy! :)

[Rokinronda]

I was on the road with hubby all day working. I took in the beautiful views all over Marion county, taking in the lush green pastures with horses, cattle and the foals and calves. Even met a couple of kids, and mama goat came running over and gave approval, as the little kids poked their little noses through the fence in pure curiosity. I took in the moment and seized it!!

[chelsea24]

Had a wonderful golf cart excursion with my hubby! Great fun! :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

Chels, have ya crossed over the golf cart bridge yet???

[Rokinronda]

Went to KB's and danced to a new band, "Paradise". It was a fun night! The band was pretty darn good! :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

[samhass]

040 wav Hope to see you at Crispers.





Hi Ladies,
Watched a softball game in beautiful weather. Had dinner with my husband in an Irish pub.
This past weekend (plus a few more days) I spent in Chicago with my daughter. I sent a PM to Chels telling her everything I did. We had a great time in Chicago. Will be coming to theVillages in about a month. :) Everybody stay Happy! :)

[Lil Dancer]

We've been enjoying spending time with our grandsons. The oldest one runs high school track, and his team won the sectionals, so he was thrilled. The younger one who is 15 is now getting interested in art. He's at that age where he kind of ignores most adults but I actually had a real conversation with him about artwork - it made me feel pretty special!

[chelsea24]

Ronda! I just realized your avatar looks like me after a golf cart excursion with vetman! LOL Seriously. :joke:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Chel, I told Rok that her Avatar looks like my hair. ;D

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi All,

Donna, myself and some others were on chat about 4 am and Julia came on line. I could not believe it. I wrote about it under Non Village discussion. I was so surprised :yikes:
There really is a Julia.

HB

[Lil Dancer]

Went to KB's and danced to a new band, "Paradise". It was a fun night! The band was pretty darn good! :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

I luv your avatar! Its hysterical! :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

Ronda,

Is your new avatar one of your paintings? Veeeery impressive

[chelsea24]

This evening, I sat on my lanai and just admired the beauty all around me. It was dusk and the sky was streaked with dark blues, pinks, and violets. I said a prayer of gratitude. I am truly blessed.

[Donna]

Hi All,

Donna, myself and some others were on chat about 4 am and Julia came on line. I could not believe it. I wrote about it under Non Village discussion. I was so surprised :yikes:
There really is a Julia.

HB


I sat at my comouter 4 AM and visited chat to talk to my favorite peeps..In comes my favorite spirit...JULIA :yikes: Speaking to my favorite spirit was the best thing I could ever do...LOL

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[samhass]

Mr Samhass and I had Chels and Beady over to play mahjong and discuss the future of the universe. We also ate vast quantities of food while we mulled over the complexity of life and discussed why some people fear change so intensely. Life is good.

[mcelheny]

I am so happy I can hardy stand myself! ;D Watching my old students win in the sectional baseball, :bigthumbsup: also my girls in sectional softball. :bigthumbsup:
Also watching the seagulls and squirrels along the shores of Lake Erie.

Thanks for the shout out Sam. I look so forward to meeting you and seeing everybody again. :) :)

[chelsea24]

I agree Sam. Life is good. Thanks again for a wonderful day. :bigthumbsup:

[Rokinronda]

Cattitude!!!! Love it! :bigthumbsup:

[Barefoot]

Yesterday I had lunch with my 85 year old Aunt who golfs, curls and does volunteer work at the hospital. She is so much fun. She is tired of Amazon walking tours, so is going on a river boat cruise of the far East in a couple of months. What a great inspiration.

[renielarson]

BF

Brings to mind my 90 year old father in law who continues to farm. Every day he is out in the fields or tending cattle. He amazes me!

[Barefoot]

Isn't it wonderful Bright, to see people so active at that age. Let's hope people are marvelling at us in 20 years.

[beady]

Life is good here in TV
Last night I watched an incredible lighting show while sitting on my lanai. It was some distance away because I heard no thunder but the sky was a veritble light show.Amazing natural spectacular. A perfect ending to a day spent with good friends,good food and good conversation. I'm blessed.

[chelsea24]

Today, I stopped to watch one of those little lizards sunning himself on a rock. I think he lives on my island in the back. I named him Gregory. My cats call him Greg. :dontknow:

[samhass]

I played mah jong with a group of friends then cooked dinner for another group of friends. It was a lovely day.

[Barefoot]

The best thing I did today was to get an internet connection at the cottage (I'm in Canada). It is dial-up because there is no cable and very slow! But I just couldn't stand the idea of five days without knowing what my peeps are doing.

I can look in on people and see Sammy cooking, Beady sitting on the lanai, Chels playing with Gregory, Susan&Tom cleaning and packing, Nonie in the cellar, Donna trying to talk John into buying a mansion, Bright playing with her grandkids, Ronda rocking on, Marti walking by Lake Erie, HB and Kathie planning their trips back to TV, etc., etc. TOTV is a wonderful way to keep in touch.

I sat in the hot tub for an hour with Fireboy, looking at the Lake and counting my blessings. I think this is the happiest part of my life so far. I'm having a great time in Canada, and look forward so much to being back on the Reservation.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Bare,

I read your post and just smiled. I felt very happy for you. I loved your synopsis of what everybody was doing.

Sounds like you and Fireboy had a wonderful time in the hot tub, just being with each other. "I think this is the happiest part of my life so far."

And the other good thing you did for yourself - internet connection - was just another way of being good to yourself.

Looking forward to seeing you back home in TV and hearing all about your vacation in Canada. Would love to know more about your world travelling aunt.

Miss ya,
HB

[renielarson]

BF

Yes, you know me well. Saturday night I'll be enjoying the boys again. It'll be my last time until I return home from TV mid August. Gee, I'll miss them so much.

But I'll be able to enjoy my other grandson all summer. He lives in Leesburg and I'm looking forward to seeing him, spending time with him, and babysitting! He's 3 and a joy to be around.

[chelsea24]

Today, I had a long long conversation with an old, much loved friend. One of my GF's in college. We shared many, many laughs.

p.s. don't you just love talking in initials! OMG! IAAM! (I made that last one up.) :joke:

[Barefoot]

It is 90 degrees at the cottage today, very unseasonal for Canada in early June. I think someone in TV must have sent some hot weather north for me to enjoy. But it really cools off when the sun sets.
Thank you Sammy for the rainbow pictures.

Before I go in the hot tub, I think I'll go check out the LSL web cam and see if any peeps I know are hanging around The Landing. Or perhaps I can see Chels on patrol in the buffalo fields.

[chelsea24]

Hi Bare! We were in the square. Did you see us? Went to meet some very nice people for dinner. Talked about you and Nonie a lot, GF's. :-*

[Barefoot]

Chels, I saw you on the webcam doing wheelies with Cassie (Chel's golf cart). Very impressive. I got my paddle boat out of mothballs today and took a spin around the Lake. I named her Cassie2.

Like Nonie and Bright, I'm enjoying lakes with no gators. And now the weather is really hot (for us hot is 85 at the Lake). Life is good.

I miss everyone in TV, but feel I'm still part of things by checking out the posts on good old TOTV!

[chelsea24]

I spent most of the day lounging in and out of bed with vetman watching old movies. Very relaxing day.

[Shirleevee]

I shopped very early this morning and spent the rest of the day relaxing on EBAY.............oh, the "stuff"! I am not looking for anything .........just cruising around.

Shirleevee

[chelsea24]

Shirl, my daughter works for eBay in San Jose. Doesn't it make you crazy! So much to buy, so little time. LOLOL :joke:

[nONIE]

Hey Chels,

In my case, so much to sell so little time! ::)

Spent a wonderful relaxing morning with two great friends HB & SL sitting by the lake and chatting endlessly. It was sad to see them go but as they drove off SL was singing.....

"See you in September" (remember that oldie?)

[Barefoot]

I spent most of the day lounging in and out of bed with vetman watching old movies. Very relaxing day.

Chels, something about lounging in and out of bed with Vetman sounds very appealing. ;)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi we had a fantastic weekend. Took back roads to visit Nonie and Bernie at there lake front summer home. Saturday could not be more perfect - wonderful friends, ideal weather and a delightful pontoon ride to a local restaurant.

Sunday the time just flew by. I wish I could have made time go slower.

Thank you Nonie and Bernie for a wonderful weekend.

I must tell all of you Clara is an excellent sport and George is very friendly.

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Chels your day sounds perfect.

HB

[nONIE]

HB,
LOL LOL ,do ya think you should clarify who Clara and George are? We are a strange bunch in TOTV! Wild imaginations you know. ;)

[renielarson]

Inquiring minds want to know...

I was wondering about Clara and George...who the heck are they?

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie, they will have more fun letting their imagination run wild. Who knows, perhaps some one will guess who Clara and George are?

HB

[nONIE]

Bright, you are so funny! Your a regular curious George. LOL LOL

Is this really driving you nuts?

[renielarson]

Well, I know Clara was a clown and George was curious...very curious...

Where is my mind going?...LOL

[nONIE]

Bright, you create some interesting visuals, We must be of like minds!!! HA HA HA!

[chelsea24]

Nonie, isn't Clara "pretty in pink"? But I don't remember George being George??? :dontknow:

[renielarson]

I believe that was Molly Ringwald as Andie Walsh...

George??? George Bush? George Harrison? George Michael? George Clooney? George Washington?

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Bright, one day if you are really lucky, you will meet both Clara and George.

When you do I want to be there to see how Clara and George react to you and you react to them.

They are both delightful, take it from someone who has seen them often.

HB

[renielarson]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/36_1_421.gif I know now!
She IS cute in pink!

[chelsea24]

1rnfl Bright! I didn't want to give away who Clara is, but poor George. I don't remember that being his name. Duh! Having many senior moments (or as my daughter says "she's on a senior recess" lately! ;D

[mcelheny]

Today I bought a Garmin nuvi 260 and I just love it. F-16 and others on here helped me with this decision. I highly reccomend this affordable GPS. I can drive anyplace now and not get lost! :)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Chels I thought you wanted to give Bright a hint when you posted

Nonie, isn't Clara "pretty in pink"? But I don't remember George being George??? :dontknow:


HB

[mac9divot]

After an horrendous weekend with landscapers and plumbers, I allowed myself to discover Cold Stone Creamery and am just sorry that I didn't purchase a large!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Today we took one of our grandchildren to Chunk-e-Cheese. He had a wonderful time and I enjoy playing the games also.

If you wonder how to celebrate a birthday, many years ago the g'children decided my hubby "wanted" to celebrate his b'day at Chunk-e-Cheese.

Since they were the planners they got him a crown from Burger King and his gift was a jar of anchovies to put on his pizza at Chunk-e-Cheese. They blindfolded him and gave him as many wrong clues as possible. The kids and I had a fantastic time. All we did was laugh. Hubby being a great sport went along with it.

HB

[nONIE]

Just one correction please. Its Georgie as in "hey there Georgie Girl" and Georgie is female!!

[Barefoot]

Having many senior moments (or as my daughter says "she's on a senior recess" lately! ;D

Chels, that is going to be my new favourite expression: "on a senior recess", love it! :a20:

[renielarson]

HB

I know if I ate pizza every day I would become "Chunkie Cheese."

But, I don't think you meant that....didn't you mean "Chuckie Cheese?"

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Bright I stand corrected. As Chels' daughter will tell you I'm on a senior recess.

Over the years we have only had pizza there once. That was the first time we ever went there. Since then we take the kids out to eat whereever they want to go. Then we go to Chunkie Cheese to play the games.

They do have an all you can eat salad bar that is usually quite good.

HB

[nONIE]

HB,
If we are on senior recess when we say something stupid, what are the kids on when they say or do something stupid???? I think I resent that statement >:(

Can ya tell we have no air conditioning??? grrrrrrrrrr!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie, neither do we have ac. We do have a whole house fan which helps.

Didn't mean to write something that upset you. Please accept my apology

I guess I am looking for something to say when I can not recall something that I know I know.

HB

[Barefoot]

If we are on senior recess when we say something stupid, what are the kids on when they say or do something stupid????

Junior recess? Idiot recess? You're in Big Trouble Recess?

[nONIE]

HB, Im not upset with you at all, Im po'd at these young kids who think we seniors all have alzheimers. I guess I felt that way once about "older people" too.

[Barefoot]

Im po'd at these young kids who think we seniors all have alzheimers. I guess I felt that way once about "older people" too.

It makes me laugh at myself when I forget obvious things. I feel like a cartoon character of an old person. I can laugh cuz I'm still young, I just have this really old wrinkled up body!

[chelsea24]

HB, Im not upset with you at all, Im po'd at these young kids who think we seniors all have alzheimers. I guess I felt that way once about "older people" too.


I was going to answer this but I forgot what I was going to say. :o

[samhass]

I spoke with a friend today that was going through a rough patch. I think she'll be fine and that makes me incredibly happy!!!

[Just Susan]

We went to dinner tonight with pm10...Marcia and Paul. What nice people they are. We will see them again. Nice to have someone close by who has the same goal of getting to TV.

[chelsea24]

Had a terrific afternoon. Played Mahjongg with Sam, Beady and my neighbor Elaine.
While it was storming outside, we were safe inside having good food, good laughs with good friends. A really wonderful day. Thank you ladies. chels :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[chelsea24]

Met my new neighbors today. They're finally here and really nice! Actually the really good thing I did for me was to get up at 5AM and just sit quietly on the lanai, watching the sunrise and my cats playing around me.

[chelsea24]

Had some wonderful "Birthday Cake" Ice Cream. My new fav flavor from Publix. Was it good for my body? No! Was it good for my soul? You betcha! :bigthumbsup:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Chel, what is the new flavor that is so good for the soul?

HB

[chelsea24]

HB, the flavor is called "Birthday Cake" and it tastes just like the icing on a birthday cake! Yum! Some will find it too sweet, but I love it! :#1:

[mcelheny]

Went to a retirement party and had a great meal complete with homemade cake. Then went out with friends for a drink. Life is good! :)

[mcelheny]

My husband and I just got back from a wonderful sunset cruise on Lake Erie. The weather was great and the sky was full of pinks and purple.

[Rokinronda]

Hubby cooked while I sat here reading TOTV. Hubby :super: did a good thing for ME and the steak was a perfect Medium Rare. :bigthumbsup: We also reminisced the birth of our baby boy 24 years ago today!! (fathers day 1984) He was 6 lbs.1 oz. (tiny) now he is 6'1" and a wonderful loving son!!! We are blessed!

[renielarson]

After dinner, we went for an evening swim at the pool. We were the only ones there and it was so relaxing. I'm about ready to lay down and go to sleep now but know I won't. This is the life!

[chelsea24]

Spent the day with my hubby and put everything else out of our minds. It was a peaceful day. :#1:

[samhass]

I played mahjong with some friends then had dinner and played dominoes with different friends. It was a good day.

[Lil Dancer]

I just ate 4 pieces of dark chocolate. Yum!

[Rokinronda]

I slept until 9!!! :yikes:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Lil Dancer,

Glad to hear that you are taking such good care of your heart. :)

HB

[nONIE]

Ronda,

I sleep until 9 every morning! Isnt it great????? If ya dont have to be anywhere whats the difference? I find people to be way too hard on themselves for sleeping in late in the morning. I tell everyone that its not a sin,why so hard on yourself?? :dontknow:

[beady]

Sleeping until 9 is our reward for all the 5:30-6:00 wake up calls we did for many years.
I remember the first fall we were empty nesters, youngest off to college, no breakfast to make etc.etc. ....It was wonderful to sleep till eight and then have the kitchen all to myself , then off to work without stress from a hectic morning.
We payed our dues, so lay abed as long as you like. :bigthumbsup: :2cool:

[Barefoot]

I sleep until 9 every morning! Isnt it great?????

:agree: I love the luxury of never having to set an alarm clock again. ;D The strangest thing to me about TV exercise classes is that they all happen before I wake up! Guess that is why the sidewalks in TV roll up after 9 PM.

[Rokinronda]

I have not used an alarm clock in years!! I just naturally wake about 7. Whether I go to sleep at 10pm or 2am. Exercise in the early AM is just not going to happen for me. I enjoy just lazing around for a couple of hours. My exercise for today, I just washed the floors. Now I'm back to relaxing! ;D

[renielarson]

I also slept late, then drank coffee and browsed TOTV awhile. I had a 12:30 nail appointment and was late because I had such a lazy morning. Well, guess it wasn't THAT lazy...I did sweep and mop floors, dust, and wash rugs. But I did it at my leisure between coffee refills and TOTV.

[nONIE]

Whats late Bright? common tell us!! ;D

[jadebox]

Went to Glenview CC and had one or two or three Bloody Marys and the server paid for one AND the dinner for two for $25.95. Was really good and no problem with service. BTW we sat in the bar area.

[renielarson]

Nonie

Ok, I'll fess up....7:30 this morning. But yesterday morning it was 9:30!

Since I usually get up at 6am, 7:30 was sleeping late...lol.

[nONIE]

OMG, ya better get right to confession!!! crap lol

[renielarson]

OMG...who am I gonna call on...I'm not Catholic!

Ghostbusters Sunday night? LOL

[chelsea24]

Had a wonderful day out with friends, then a cart ride with vetman, and our neighbors stopped over. A very nice day indeed. :bigthumbsup:

[samhass]

Yeh chels, You had a nice day out with friends..but you still can't call a mahjong tile on 2008 unless it's for mah jong!!

[chelsea24]

:a20: 1rnfl Thought I had it made in the shade Sammie!

[samhass]

Cattitude doesn't work in mahjong. ;D

[nONIE]

OK, OK, I am getting insanely jealous of you Mahjong people! Tell me the truth, knowing what a ditz I am, do you think I could ever be capable of playing? Now tell it like it is ok? You wont hurt my feelings, I know I have limitations. well................ :dontknow:

[Barefoot]

Nonie, you and I will be playing "Go Fish" in the corner while the grown ups play mah jongg. ;D

[samhass]

Nonie, you will be a mahjong champion..feared in mah jong circles worldwide for your incredible skill. That means yes...you'll learn the game.

[Barefoot]

Guess I'll be playing "Old Maid" in the corner by myself.

[chelsea24]

Bare and Nonie, it's fun! We'll teach you. Nobody puts my girls in the corner! ;D

[Rokinronda]

Chels do you still go to Mah Jong lessons on Fridays? I always avoided being sent to the corner.

[chelsea24]

Hi Ronda, Yes! You're welcome to come along. :bigthumbsup:

[samhass]

Bright, Tell everyone that my left hand is on your wrist...not on your chest.

[Just Susan]

Nonie, you and I will be playing "Go Fish" in the corner while the grown ups play mah jongg. ;D


Hey I like "go fish" and I bet I am better at that than Mahjong. No, I know it I am better at it. But we shall learn, We have Sam, Beady, Chels there to teach us. We are gonna be gooood!! Yes we are.

[nONIE]

Bright you look wonderful! Congratulations on the weight loss! I wish I had half your will power!

Who is the lady next to you sam with the dark hair???? :dontknow:

[nONIE]

Susan, and if we cant be good w'll be careful!! LOL remember that one?

[renielarson]

Sam

LOL...how funny! http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/4_1_2191.gif

[samhass]

Nonie, that's Nancy.

[beady]

I am not a card player, mostly played board games and dominos. Can't get enough of Mah Jongg.

Nonie and Bare; No playing "Old Maid" for you two. We can all get together and teach you. Bright and Susan too. Sam is a master and a good teacher. We will have so much fun playing ,chatting ,eating , gossiping....... :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[beady]

Rhonda.....definately join Chels and I Friday.... Joan the instructor is good, never seen her send anyone to the corner 1rnfl 1rnfl
Chula Vista @noon

[Just Susan]

What a good looking group for lunch. Makes my heart warm to see some of my dear friends together like that. Few missing, but we will be there some other time.

Now Mahjong...has anyone ever played Bunco? Could you have several tables, in Mahjong, play a round or so and move to the next table/partner like you do in Bunco? This group is growing. Does that work?

Oh, can we have dorky little prizes????? I have some white elephants I can't toss but could easily give as prizes...http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/36_11_61.gif laughing, cause now someone else would be stuck with it...oh especially Nonie, she couldn't throw it away either.

[nONIE]

Beady,

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Even if I cant catch on to the game I will be an active participant in the chatting, eating and gossiping, Im an expert in those departments. ::),

[beady]

No fair Susan...... we've already gotten rid of our white elephants. ::) ::)


Not a bad idea ......moving from table to table. I was in a game Sunday with 2 tables, one red, one black. The hostess had eight playing cards from a deck ....4 black,4 red, you drew a card and played at the coresponding table.

[renielarson]

We have had Euchre parties with large groups of friends. You move table to table and it's so much fun! In fact, Mr. Bright knows how to set up the tables so no one has the same partner twice during the evening. Maybe we could Mah Jong one time, Bunco another, and Euchre another.

As for white elephant gifts...http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/confused.gif

[beady]

Bright... could you do me a favor and edit out the double chin...... doh doh

not a flattering photo of me, the rest of you all look great..... Had fun, nice lunching with the ladies and gents.

[renielarson]

Beady

You are beautiful! Wasn't it a fun afternoon? I'm hoping we all can do it again sometime soon.

[nanci2539]

It was fun for me to meet three great ladies (and two fine gents). Sam; Bright and Beady made me feel welcomed. It's hard being brand new, getting lost walking out the front door, not knowing anyone, etc. To be invited out to lunch to meet friends I've posted with for so long now, made for a wonderful and nice day for me. Thanks!

[nONIE]

I think this is a good thing, today I watched as the auctioneers loaded up a huge moving van chocked full to the top with a collection of treasures from the past 37 years. They also took away Eng. guys 1950 ford pickup that he so lovingly restored. I didnt feel bad really, just couldnt believe how much a family can accumulate over the years.

As I look around I realize that there is so much more that needs to GO and this was just the beginning.

Chels, ya listening GF. Its gone, arent ya proud of me??? :)

[renielarson]

Nonie

Did you choke up a little bit as the truck was driving away? I think I would have and know my day is coming soon.

[Barefoot]

Sounds like you had a wonderful lunch .. nice to see the happy faces
that I miss so much.

Nonie .. That truck driving away full of your treasures brings you closer to living in TV. Good for you. Some day soon you'll all be there full time; and Mom2Five and I will still be exiled to Canada every six months.

But six months in the Bubble is better than nothing. ;)

[scottke]

It's so nice to see a picture with some of the peeps from TOTV. Faces with names is great. What a nice welcome for you Nanci.

[beady]

Nonie......., I remember the day I sent my treasures off to auction....exciting,heartbreaking,cleansing and hopeful all at once. Oh, and overwhelming also.
But guess what I am still here and better than ever. I have bought some new treasures with the proceeds from the old treasures and that feels really good. So, march on and pretty soon we will be careening(someone else can drive cause I will have to close my eyes :yikes:) over the bridge to visit you and your new treasures in TV.

[samhass]

I had a great day. I had lunch with my friends then went to Oakwood this evening with more friends. What a lovely day and evening. I got home and went on TOTV to find Mc and Bucco spanking me. Oh well..guess I've been bad. :duck: 1rnfl

[chelsea24]

Nonie! I'm so proud of you I could :edit: You go girl! You'll be a "frog" before you know it or Engineer Guy will be in the crosshairs of my kitten growl!

Had a wonderful dinner out with good friends. Lots of good food and laughs! (See what you're missing ms. Nonie???) Just trying to keep you motivated. :-*

[mcelheny]

I reread all the sweet things and heart felt stories people wrote on the father's memories thread. That made me feel loved.

Nomie-you are one sweet lady. Can't wait to see you again.

Chel-Can't wait to see you again too. I don't bother with political anymore. Although you never know...

Hugh "Thank you" to Rhonda who put Snow White on for me. Another person I can't wait to see.

Life is good.

[mcelheny]

I had a great day. I had lunch with my friends then went to Oakwood this evening with more friends. What a lovely day and evening. I got home and went on TOTV to find Mc and Bucco spanking me. Oh well..guess I've been bad. :duck: 1rnfl


Sam I am sorry you took it that way. ??? I was just responding to what you said. :o I don't believe in spanking. :)

[mcelheny]

Sad,
Found some new message from Bright and Chel, along with a week of Sam and I have lost it. Read about my childhood if you want to know why. I have cried for hours. I always stick up for the underdog and I always lose....So I give up. I am so hurt. You won Sam.

[chelsea24]

Sad,
Found some new message from Bright and Chel, along with a week of Sam and I have lost it. Read about my childhood if you want to know why. I have cried for hours. I always stick up for the underdog and I always lose....So I give up. I am so hurt. You won Sam.


Mc, we've all addressed this in another forum. We are all wishing you well and hope you continue to post. chels

[chelsea24]

Today, I took a wonderful, long afternoon nap. hmmmm, I love afternoon naps! ;)

[Barefoot]

I took my dogs for their daily walk and marveled at how overjoyed they get when they get taken on the same walk every day. And how much enjoyment they get out of running through the grass and seeing an occasional deer. Life for them is always "living in the moment". I wish we could all share their sense of joy.

[nONIE]

And I wish we could all live in the moment, thats a tough one! Dogs sure have the right idea.

Ya listening Fumar?

[chelsea24]

Nonie, Fumar can't hear you. He's too busy munching on a paw! LOL :o

[chelsea24]

Had a wonderful, funny, joyful luncheon with lots of TOTV'ers! :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[beady]

lazing around , reading People, the paper, e-mails and coloring my hair......lovin a cloudy day here in TV.

[nONIE]

Just went on a beautiful boatride on the kommonawannalaya, our neighbors party boat.

The water was like a sheet of glass, looks like a big storm brewing now over Cayuga lake. looking really ugly!

[Rokinronda]

Was going to go to the beach, but the forecast changed that. Nonie that party boat sounds :redface: like it was named after an X rated flick!! Don't tell me its an old indian name, cause I will not believe you......OMG!!!!

[Rokinronda]

Lazy all day, so I'm going DANCING at KB's!!! It will be a good thing! :hot: 040 :clap2: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

[nONIE]

Was going to go to the beach, but the forecast changed that. Nonie that party boat sounds :redface: like it was named after an X rated flick!! Don't tell me its an old indian name, cause I will not believe you......OMG!!!!


Ronda,

Would ya believe its an old Hawaiian name??? ;)

[Rokinronda]

Good try Nonie, NOPE!!!!! There must be a story there somewhere! One I suppose you will share in a PM?????? Adm. is watching this one for sure!!! LOL

[renielarson]

Nonie

The people who named their boat kommonawannalaya were geniuses...I am laughing so hard here!

I believe you, Nonie...most appropriate Hawaiian name, for sure! http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/36_27_51.gif

[nONIE]

Thanks Bright, Thank goodness someone believes me!

Love your Hawaiian teddy!

[renielarson]

Nonie

You are so very welcome! 040

I think the teddy's lei is especially pretty, don't you? :2cool:

[Just Susan]

Oh da lay he who?? Oh da lay he who??
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/26_34_61.gif
I don't know, I think it might be Swiss!

[Barefoot]

I finally saw the movie "Sex and the City" tonight. There wasn't much of a plot, but I enjoyed it so much. Fireboy went to "Get Smart".
I love the fact that four women can be really great friends for such a long time. Saw previews of "He's Not Really Into You" with Jennifer Anniston and "The Women" with Meg Ryan. Lots of good chick flicks coming up.

[chelsea24]

Just went on a beautiful boatride on the kommonawannalaya, our neighbors party boat.

The water was like a sheet of glass, looks like a big storm brewing now over Cayuga lake. looking really ugly!


Nonie! Are you speaking English??? heh?

[chelsea24]

Went to KB's with our lovely neighbors and ran into many friends. It felt really good because 8 mos. ago I felt like I would never meet anyone. Feels like home at last. :bigthumbsup:

[Rokinronda]

I also went to KB's, of course. So nice to see people you know and enjoy!!! Didn't stay long as the band is not a favorite, but danced because I COULD! Enjoyed the day and the EXERCISE??!! 2 advil and bedtime! whew!

[Lil Dancer]

I finished staging my house up north, to get ready to sell. It looks better than it ever did, almost hate to part with it. It was so much fun, though, going out shopping and buying new wall art and accessories. Oh well....the for sale ad goes in the paper today, so it will be interesting to see if we get anyone interested. We're trying to sell it ourselves, at least for a few weeks.

[chelsea24]

Slept all afternoon, then had a great dinner out with a bunch of wonderful friends. It doesn't get any better!

[chelsea24]

Talked to my daughter for two hours on the phone. She seldom sits still that long! Will be seeing her in a few days. Can't wait for hugs. ;D

[beady]

I drove over to Spring Hill near Wickee Wachee today and met my former boss for lunch. She is here in FLA for 4 days visiting her daughter.
We ate at a greek restaurant on CR19 called Greek City Cafe......yummy....spanikopita and hummus with roasted red peppers, strawberry walnut and feta cheese salad with raspberry yogurt dressing and ,of course,baklava for dessert. It was all heavenly....wish that restaurant wasn't an hour and 20 minute drive. Maybe we can get then to open a store in TV. The place was spotless, with an open kitchen that was also spotless. :#1: :#1:

[renielarson]

Sounds so yummy, Beady. It would be nice to have another Greek restaurant in town. I do like Takis but another choice would be welcomed.

BTW, gf...even though you had a nice time today with your former boss, you missed out on a great get together at Crispers with HB, Sidney, Donna, John, F16, DickY, Sam, Chels, Rok, and ME! Missed you!

[nONIE]

OH NO!!!!!

:cus: not ANOTHER great get together without me!!!! Arggggggggggg! I cant take much more of this!!!

Seriously, I think its really wonderful that all the TOTV peeps get together as often as possible. Would this happen at home? NOT!!!! Wait for me guys I'm hurrying as fast as i can! crap

[renielarson]

When are you coming back, Nonie? Would love another get together with you.

[beady]

I know Bright is was a hard choice lunch with my TV buddies or with my former boss(who I love, and miss). Afraid Cheryl won the honor of seeing me... :barf: ...sorry to have missed the party.

[chelsea24]

Great fun today with the gang. I believe it came together in chat, so if any of you missed out -- you must visit chat more often! :welcome:

[Barefoot]

I would love to know how you gals are managing to keep your girlish figures with all this eating out. ??? Please, share your secrets. 024

[beady]

Good heavens why do you think we are searching for caftans.....cause we are eating out so much...no girlish figure here....speaking for myself of course.

[renielarson]

I'm looking for a girlish figure again...maybe not perfect but one I can live with...

It's been a long, arduous trek since last February and I'm still 13 pounds shy of where I have set my goal. Even when I reach my goal, I still won't have the girlish figure I had when I was younger but I'll be happy.

What did I do for myself today? I checked out the nutritional information on line about Crisper's food and planned what I would eat before I got there. I stuck to my daily caloric intake...that made this a good day!

[beady]

Bravo Bright...can you bottle some of your resolve and share it with me... I have no will power.

[chelsea24]

Girlish figure? Girlish figure? I don't need no stinking girlish figure!

Ok that was a bad impression of Cheech & Chong. :(

[Barefoot]

Girlish figure? Girlish figure? I don't need no stinking girlish figure!



I'm looking for a girlish figure again...maybe not perfect but one I can live with...

You know what I love most about TOTV? We have every single possible variation of personality, and it is so interesting to hear different viewpoints on every topic.

Bright, this is important to you, good going girl. :#1:

Chels, I don't need no stinking girlish figure either! :-*

[Rokinronda]

Well, I certainly don't think we have boyish figures. So what are the other options??!!

[nONIE]

Volumptious sounds good! ;D

[barb1191]

Volumptious sounds good! ;D


As Tony said earlier..... "Nonie, Nonie, Nonie."

You are soooooooooooooooooo funny. :#1:

[Rokinronda]

Thanks Nonie! Its perfect! Volumptious gets my vote! :bigthumbsup: :#1: We are volumptious, but so very sumptuous!!

[beady]

Nonie...volumptious is my new mantra...okay girls...let us all be Volumptious. 040 040 :clap2: :clap2: I'll drink to that :beer2:

[nONIE]

And now we present to you.............THE VOLUMPTIOUS KAZOOERS :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

Shucks http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/4_14_61.gif I don't want a girlish figure anymore...

I want to be volumptious, too...http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/thred_hat_dame.gif

[nONIE]

Aww Bright,

You can be valuptious with us ,but personally I would rather have the girlish figure, even the boyish figure!! Trade ya!

[KathieI]

You can be valuptious with us ,but personally I would rather have the girlish figure, even the boyish figure!! Trade ya!

Nonie, your adorable, but boyish figure?? NO WAY!!

I definitely prefer:

Main Entry: voluptuous
Synonyms: buxom, curvy, erotic, luscious, lush, sensual, sensuous, shapely, wanton

Thinking "erotic" sounds the best. What do you think, Nonie. Change your mind, girl!! I'm sure Ronda will agree with me!! God, I love the thesaurus, makes me feel so good, better than Dickionary.com, huh!

[nONIE]

OMG, I massacred the spelling of volumptuous too. Glad you all knew what the heck I was talking about. Hard to believe but I was an A student in spelling. :redface:

Anyway back to the title of this thread!

Today I layed down with my 4 yr. old grandaughter to take a nap. Just before she fell asleep she wispered in my ear " grammie, I love you so much".

So now Im going to be asking others in this forum How do you leave the grandkids? And just a few months ago I was giving advice to others telling them, you gotta live your life, blah blah blah. This advice sure is comming back to haunt me. :'(

[samhass]

Oh Nonie, I so identify. When my Granddaughter lost a Great grandparent, the somberness of the occasion made an impression on her. A week after the funeral she took my face in both her little 5 year old hands and said "Grammie, I love you so much. When you die I'm going to put flowers on you everyday." I laughed at her sweet words, kissed her and fervently wished that she be quite old when this little scenario takes place!

[nONIE]

Sam,

I appreciate your empathy, this is very tough! no more live for yourself talk out of me! I guess Im not as strong as I thought I was.

[samhass]

Nonie, the grands will visit. Mine visits for 3 weeks in the summer and several times during the rest of the year. I also go back to Pa 3-4 x per year to see her. You'll be fine. They also grow up and don't need you as much.

[renielarson]

I spent a glorious day with my 3 year old grandson today...in fact, he spent the night last night. We played at the park, drank milk shakes at Johnny Rockets, and read books at Barnes & Noble. We played "cars" and "airplanes" with his new books, put together jigsaw puzzles, watched cartoons, played peek a boo, swatted flies that got into the house, and tickled each other while laughing all the while.

It was a day to remember!

[GERALDINE]

Talked to my Mom up in Michigan and she told me that she and my Dad were called today by Honor Flight and will be flying to Washington DC on 7/26, all expenses paid, to see their WWII Memorial. They are both Veterans of WWII...My Dad in the Army and my Mom a WAVE (Navy) I cried...and am still crying...that at ages 90 and 86, they are going to get to see and experience this beautiful Memorial. I read about this program in The Parade magazine in the Sunday Daily Sun a year or so ago and got all the information and got them registered...with the help of my sister up in Michigan. If you want to see what this wonderful organization does, go to www.honorflight.org...and while you're there, send in a donation so that they can continue to honor our country's heros who gave so much (some gave ALL) for our freedom. 040 I am sooooo happy for them. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

[renielarson]

What a wonderful honor JKP. My best to your parents! My inlaws are the same age and I know how thrilled they would be if it were them. Tell your mom and dad congratulations and I hope they have a memorable experience...which I'm sure they will.

[Lil Dancer]

One of our grandsons is graduating from high school this weekend. Its hard to believe he is grown up and will be off to college this fall. I found a picture of him when he was a baby, sitting in the bathtub with his play toys, and I got pretty misty eyed. He's grown into such a nice young man. I feel pretty lucky!

[beady]

Watered my flowers, went to my mah Jongg lesson, ate lunch with a special friend .
Going to finish the day spent doing my favorite thing ....beading. 040 040

[renielarson]

Went to KB's for brunch with a good friend and ate my whole day's calories at one sitting! Then met up with 11 other old and new friends for dinner. It was a memorable day...one I enjoyed very much!

[chelsea24]

Finally took the golf cart all the way up to Wal-Mart on 466! :o And bought two beautiful Hidden Lily plants and then had to try and figure out how to get them home. Hahaha!

It was an adventure. :o

[Blondie]

Just got back from an annual 4 day trip to Granville Ohio where my son-in-laws family lives. I was with my daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandkids. They have a wonderful 4th of July parade and celebration. My daughter ran in the Firecracker 5 race. Great time!

I am excited b/c I have rented a home in TV for the months of September and October. The really hard part will be leaving my family. I am also coming to TV for 5 days in August from the 14th to the 18th so I can join the TOTV folks at Crispers on the 15th. It sounds like I can count on all of you to help me stay brave without my family. :o This is really out of character for me, striking out on my own, but I know it is the right thing to do.
Md Blondie

[nONIE]

Finally took the golf cart all the way up to Wal-Mart on 466! :o And bought two beautiful Hidden Lily plants and then had to try and figure out how to get them home. Hahaha!

It was an adventure. :o


Congrats Chels! Today Walmart, tomorrow the golf cart bridge!! Im proud of you! :bigthumbsup:

[chelsea24]

I did the Bridge about a month ago, Ms. Nonie! Keep up darlin'! :-* I know. You're busy clearing away to become a frog. ;D :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

Rebit! Rebit!

[Rokinronda]

Nonie dahlink, I tink its Ribbit Ribbit. I will teach you frog talk! If you say rebit the Village Nomads might hear you and think you said Rev it!! vroom vroom!

[nONIE]

Thanks Ronda, Another one of my embarassing spelling bloopers. :redface:I guess if I wanna be a frog, I better learn to talk like one hu?

oh, as long as Im in this thread, gotta tell you, I talked a friend into comming to the shelter instead of going to a breeder. Well, she adopted the most adorable pup! A Westie husky mix that looks 100% Westie. It is so precious and it has one blue eye and one brown. as soon as I get a picture I will post it. Very rewarding day indeedy! ;D

[renielarson]

I had new carpet installed in the bedrooms.

I hired Amy Newsom to stain my driveway, sidewalk, patio, lanai, and garage! Her prices are unbelieveable and she has an outstanding reputation for quality work.

If anyone wants information about Amy, pm me.

[beady]

Oh, I was such a slug today..... ;D ;D

I went to the pool for a couple of hours and then read...or I should say finished a book this afternoon.

Just returned from D'Lites. You have to try their irish cream, dark chocolate swirl,and(drum roll please) ....... it is only 40 calories....to die for.

[renielarson]

I am croaking so hard....ribbit ribbit.... 1rnfl

[barb1191]

On a dull, rainy day, sat in my comfy lounger with laptop on lap and read TOTV threads. So enjoyable, especially when we're in MA for the summer. TOTV keeps us close to home, namely TV.....b

[chelsea24]

Went with vetman to try and buy a HDTV for the living room. This is always a drama and a huge negotiation process. The one I really wanted, he wouldn't buy. Well, we finally agreed on one and wouldn't you know it -- they were out of stock! What am I doing good for myself, you ask? I am not putting a pillow over his darling little head as he sleeps. ;D

[travelstiles]

We returned from a 7 day visit to relatives and old neighbors in New York (our first since we moved here). So glad to be back HOME!!!!

[chelsea24]

So far, I slept late today. Don't do that very often. Wonderful! :bigthumbsup:

[samhass]

Vetman didn't rat-a-tat-tat on the drums to wake you up?

[Lil Dancer]

I retired from my job of 28+ years yesterday. Had a great retirement luncheon. I won't miss the job but will miss the nice people. And, we sold our house up north (by ourselves, without a broker), so by mid August I will officially be homeless and unemployed, LOL! Actually we do have a home in The Villages, which we will use as a homebase as we start doing more traveling.

[renielarson]

[size=12pt]CONGRATULATIONS LIL DANCER ON YOUR RETIREMENT!

[Best Mom]

Lil Dancer,
Congratulations on your retirement! :bigthumbsup:
:welcome: to getting up when you want and doing what you want. ;D
Mc

[travelstiles]

Congratulations Lil Dancer! You will love retirement - and deserve every minute of the fun you'll be having!

[chelsea24]

:beer2: :2cool: Congrats Lil Dancer. So happy for you. What a great feeling. I'm glad you'll be here more often. ;D chels

[Lil Dancer]

Thanks all! I did enjoy sleeping in today until almost 6:30....I feel so decadent...

[chelsea24]

Played Texas Hold'em today and didn't win the big pot like last week, but I throughly enjoyed the game. Nice people. :bigthumbsup:

[JohnN]

like you, I didn't miss the job, but did the nice people. Still keep in touch with 'em as possible but not like the day in-day out.

Congratulations on your retirement, may it be a long and happy one....

[samhass]

John..what's wrong with you??? ???You were supposed to say you bought a ticket to come down for Rocky. :hot: Now that's being good to yourself!! 040

[nONIE]

Sam,

You just gave me a great idea!! Thanks! Ill just consider it .... being good to myself ;D

[samhass]

Sweet Nonie, you should!! You are worth it. :#1:

[Lil Dancer]

like you, I didn't miss the job, but did the nice people. Still keep in touch with 'em as possible but not like the day in-day out.

Congratulations on your retirement, may it be a long and happy one....


Thanks JohnN!

[samhass]

Yes, Dancer, Congratulations!! :bigthumbsup:

[Lil Dancer]

Played Texas Hold'em today and didn't win the big pot like last week, but I throughly enjoyed the game. Nice people. :bigthumbsup:

Where do you play Texas HoldemChels? My husband played in a private game for awhile, then tried the weekly tournament at Paradise? center. Then late this spring we got into the Euchre games twice a week, so we've been hooked on that. Everyone puts in a couple of bucks, and you have a chance at some small winnings. Nice bunch of people too. We miss it since we've been up north, but will be going back this October when we're back down.

[Lil Dancer]

Yes, Dancer, Congratulations!! :bigthumbsup:

Thanks, Samhass. Today is Sunday, and it hit me I don't have to go to work tomorrow...what a great feeling!

[travelstiles]

...and before you know it, you'll need to think about what day of the week it is!
Retirement is glorious - enjoy!

[renielarson]

I cleaned my house from top to bottom today and THAT WAS A REALLY REALLY GOOD THING! hahaha!

[Boomer]

I cleaned my house from top to bottom today and THAT WAS A REALLY REALLY GOOD THING! hahaha!


Brightspot,

From top to bottom? In one day? Now, that is impressive. I guess they don't call you Brightspot for nuthin'.

But I was just wondering, if maybe, when you are on your way, to and fro, up and down 75, could you maybe stop by my house?

Boomer

[renielarson]

Now now Boomer

I have an itty bitty teeny weenie patio villa. A long shot from my larger permanent home up North which I hire to have cleaned! LOL

And, for the record, I haven't cleaned a house from top to bottom for a few years...just isn't my thing. But, after being here for a month, I had no dang choice!

So out came the Sno Bol, Windex, Comet, Pine Sol, mops, brooms, buckets, sponges, and...ummmm....I forget what else. And...I reorganized closets, too!

I did a good job and it smells oh so sweet plus all the cupboards are nice and neat, too.

Sniff sniff... ;D

[chelsea24]

Had dinner tonight with a wonderful couple, Travel and hubby and learned about a great new club. :bigthumbsup:

[Blondie]

Took a long ride on my motorcycle---now I wish someone would clean all that chrome for me b/c even though I ride, I still have a tiara under my helmut. :)

[chelsea24]

Had a wonderful lunch with great friends at Crisper's! :bigthumbsup:

[chelsea24]

What an enjoyable day. Lots of activities with dear, dear friends. :#1:

[renielarson]

I had the same kind of day Chelsea! Life is good! :bigthumbsup:

[beady]

Yesterday was a wonderful day here at 7 Acre Farm (that's in North Carolina). We finished the fencing on the chicken coop, harvested basil and made pesto, then everyone took a rest or :read: for the afternoon.

I love being a farmer for a week or two each summer. I get all the benefits without the hard work...nice work if you can get it!!!!! ;D ;D

[Blondie]

I am on vacation with my daughter, son-in-law, and two grandkids. We are having a wonderful time. Flew to Vegas, stayed 3 days, drove to the Grand Canyon (which is more than Grand), going back to Vegas for 2 days and then flying home.
Md Blondie

[samhass]

I decided to be a Stepford poster. Everything is wonderful. I'm off to the pool. Tra lala.

[chelsea24]

Yes, today I made my hubby chicken to perfection. He was so pleased, he patted me on the head. Tra-la. Life is good.

[Best Mom]

This weekend I took a short vacation away from a vacation. Had great flights and saw friends and family. Tonight went to Mama Mia(great) and some dancing on the square. I have seen Mama Mia twice on Broadway in NY and the movie is very true to the story. ( super settings in Greece.)

[beady]

Painted the chicken coop.
Tra la la la.
Life is a bed of roses. ;D ;D

[uujudy]

Sent Mr. Judy off to "work" and I have the whole house to myself, and the TV is turned OFF!
No all-day Golf Channel! YAY!
I'm just enjoying the quietness (quietude?) today.
It's very quiet here.
Maybe it's too quiet...
Actually, now that I think about it, it's kinda creepy
Maybe I'll turn on the TV and listen to Oprah.... ;)

[nONIE]

Beady it sounds like your working hard on the farm but lovin it!

[renielarson]

I spent the afternoon with good friends discussing how wonderful TV is. We ate vanilla ice cream topped with coconut, white chocolate chips, marshmellows, and whipped cream...YUM! It's such a wonderful life here in Stepfordville...makes me feel like dancing! tra la la


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/ed4fre2.jpg

[chelsea24]

1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl Judy you always make me laugh!

And Bright, you're as nutty as ever! I too had a very Stepford afternoon! Lovely, just lovely dahling.


***On a serious note, received a letter from a dear friend with good news about her health. That made my day! ;D

[SABRMnLgs]

I completed the downloading of the digitized 1911 "Sporting Life" and the 1898 "Sporting News". Not earth shattering unless you do baseball research and use these old newspapers as a resource.

Jerry Jackson-Calumet Grove
SABRMnLgs@AOL.com

[renielarson]

After 2 nights of insomnia I went to bed early last night and finally slept the whole night through! What a beautiful morning this is! ;D

[nONIE]

Bright,

So sorry about the insomnia problem. That is so frustrating. Have you ever tried the Tylenol pm's or are you against pill popping? They really knock me out.

Glad you got a good nights sleep, makes a big difference in the day ahead.

[renielarson]

1rnfl Nonie...next time I'll pop 2 Tylenol PMs and call Handie in the morning 1rnfl

[nONIE]

Just pop the two pm's! LOL

[chelsea24]

Bright at least it's in the morning and not the night before! LOLOLOL :joke:

[chelsea24]

Well this doesn't sound good and it wasn't done on purpose, but . . .

I spilled an entire can of soda in my purse and fried my iPhone. So where's the happy ending you might ask. Well, I called Apple and they did indeed confirm that it was toast, so they told me I had to get a new phone.

How do you like that! Forced (yes vetman I said forced) into getting the new 3G iPhone! ;D

****I have the best Spirit Guides. LOL :bigthumbsup:

[uujudy]

Well this doesn't sound good and it wasn't done on purpose, but . . .

I spilled an entire can of soda in my purse and fried my iPhone....
How do you like that! Forced (yes vetman I said forced) into getting the new 3G iPhone! ;D

****I have the best Spirit Guides. LOL :bigthumbsup:


Sure, Chelsea. Sure. (snort)
By accident -- Right. (tee hee)
Forced -- Uh huh. (giggle)
Oh, too bad for you! ;)

[chelsea24]

1rnfl 1rnfl Judy, dear friend to be, when are you coming down here? Can't wait to meet you. ;D

[Barefoot]

Forced (yes vetman I said forced) into getting the new 3G iPhone!


So far this summer Chels has "talked" Vetman into a new floor, a new golf cart, a new TV, and now an iPhone. I wonder if he thinks they were all his idea. 1rnfl

[samhass]

1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl Knowing our charming chels, Vetman probably thinks all the purchases were his idea...not. I think he would buy her anything her heart desired.

[uujudy]

1rnfl 1rnfl Judy, dear friend to be, when are you coming down here? Can't wait to meet you. ;D


Chelsea, dear friend to be, ready or not.... HERE WE COME! :hot: :hot: :hot: :2excited:

We just finalized everything and we're flying in on August 2nd (my birthday!) and staying through the 8th. We have appointments with our Villages sales rep Sunday and Monday mornings, but the rest of the time will be Lifestyle Tour Time! Yay!

I can't wait to meet you and everybody else! Too bad we couldn't coordinate the trip around the luncheon at Crisper's, but this will have to do for now.
I am sooooo excited! 040 040 040 :2excited:

[chelsea24]

Just summing up the weekend -- Lots of great food with lots of great friends! What good thing did I do for myself? Moved to TV! ;D (with my wonderful hubby of course! Can't leave out vetman!)

[renielarson]

I spent the day with a delightful young lady, had a horribly unhealthy but delicious fast food, high caloric lunch, went to a movie that I would never have chosen but enjoyed regardlessly, shopped SS, walked the boardwalk at LSL, browsed Barnes and Noble, and sampled Strawberry Cheesecake Haagen Daz ice cream only because I wanted to see what my young lady found so wonderful about this flavor. (She had a double scoop...fudge brownie and Strawberry Cheesecake.)

Then to top it off, I had a water fight! It was so humid. Water fountains and decorative fountains in LSL provided a fancy free and footloose end to the day. I was a horrible mess after my young friend doused me good with handful after handful of water. Boy, did it feel good! Silliness made my day...getting her wet and her getting me soaked.

I bow to youth!

Now that I'm home...a glass of wine is in order...lol.

[samhass]

Dear Bright, Thanks for taking my granddaughter out for the afternoon! She adores you and so do I!!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Nonie sent this to me and I wanted to share it with all my Sistahs.

To all my "sisters"
This is a wonderful reminder for all of us...
>
>
> A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
>
> drinking iced tea and visiting with her mother. As
>
> they talked about life, about marriage, about the
>
> responsibilities of life and the obligations of
>
> adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her
>
> glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance
>
> upon her daughter.
>
>
>
> 'Don't forget your sisters,' she advised,
> swirling
>
> the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass.
> 'They'll
>
> be more important as you get older. No matter how
>
> much you love your husband, no matter how much you
>
> love the children you may have, you are still going
>
> to need sisters. Remember to go places with them now
>
> and then; do things with them.'
>
>
>
> 'Remember that 'sisters' means ALL the
> women...
>
> your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other
>
> women relatives too. 'You'll need other women.
> Women
>
> always do.'
>
>
>
> What a funny piece of advice!' the young woman
>
> thought. Haven't I just gotten married?
>
> Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now a
>
> married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely
>
> my husband and the family we may start will be all I
>
> need to make my life worthwhile!'
>
>
>
> But she listened to her mother. She kept contact
>
> with her sisters and made more women friends each
>
> year. As the years tumbled by, one after another,
>
> she gradually came to understand that her mother really
>
> knew what she was talking about. As time and nature
>
> work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman,
>
> sisters are the mainstays of her life.
>
>
>
> After more than 50 years of living in this world,
>
> here is what I've learned:
>
>
>
> THIS SAYS IT ALL:
>
>
>
> Time passes.
>
> Life happens.
>
> Distance separates.
>
> Children grow up.
>
> Jobs come and go.
>
> Love waxes and wanes.
>
> Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
>
> Hearts break.
>
> Parents die.
>
> Colleagues forget favors.
>
> Careers end.
>
> BUT.........
>
>
>
> Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how
>
> many miles are
>
> between you. A girl friend is never farther away
>
> than needing her can reach.
>
>
>
> When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you
>
> have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life
>
> will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on,
>
> praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on
>
> your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the
>
> valley's end.
>
>
>
> Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk
>
> beside you...Or come in and carry you out.
>
>
>
> Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
>
> daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,
>
> Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended
>
> family: all bless our life!
>
>
>
> The world wouldn't be the same without women, and
>
> neither would I. When we began this adventure called
>
> womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or
>
> sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we
>
> would need each other.
>
>
>
> Every day, we need each other still. Pass this on
>
> to all the women who help make your life meaningful.
>
> I just did. Short and very sweet:
>
>
>
> There are more than twenty angels in this world.
>
> Ten are peacefully sleeping on clouds. Nine are
>
> playing. And one is reading her email at this
>
> moment.
>