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11-09-2006, 09:50 AM
mtbdarby

Hello TD! I'm home sick with the flu today:(

Salsa, sorry to hear about the drip for Beeper. I hope she gets better soon.

X - you rock girl! Anyone who's gone through what you have is one super strong chica and don't you forget it! I once dated a guy that got his leg run over by a riding lawn mower, so he was missing part of his foot, a chuck of heel and calf. Never bothered me and I think I learned more empathy for people that have visable scars. Scaring kids on the beach about shark stories is kind of funny to me. Must be my twisted side;)

Knot and Spoke - have fun on your trips. We want pix and details when you return.

CC - sounds like a fun weekend you have planned. It's turned cold here again so we'll see if theres any biking over here.

I have my munchkin this weekend. There's an exotic pet display coming to town tomorrow night that I'm gonna take him too. Should be interesting.....

BMO3 - I don't get tired of hearing your details. What started all this in the first place, something genetic?

OK, besides feeling crappy, IL guy hasn't called or emailed all week. If he blows me off I'm gonna have to sic you guys on him...I mean, this is me we're talking about right?? Who wouldn't want to go out with ME?? **j/k of course** I may be delirious from lack of food and too much sleep. Speaking of which, I'm heading back to a date with my pillow. Siesta time sistas.

Out.
11-09-2006, 10:06 AM
Xrayted

Ya know, there's a reason why you can pick your friends and not your family. I like you ladies a heck of a lot more. I'm in need of a change of scenery soon I think. I've got an invite to go away for the w/e but I'm now working on Sunday morning. (I thought it was Sat) Oh well. I think I'll bring my bike along and ride out here near the hospital. Can't ride it to the hospital, too dangerous.

((((BMo3)))) You are my hero!! Just knowing someone like you keeps me strong.

This is why I love this forum. I've never met so many wonderful people ever, let alone in an entire group.

Have a great time Salsa!! Pix, pix, pix!! You too Knot. None of that "I've got no pix" stuff this time! :D

I'll get back on later. Gotta get back to work now. (darn)

X.
11-09-2006, 10:27 AM
Kitsune06

WOO! Yeah Knot, we want Pix! ;)

Have a great time on your trip!
11-09-2006, 10:54 AM
Bikingmomof3

Salsa-I somehow missed Beeper's coming home. YAY. (((((((((Salsa)))))))) and gentle ((((((((Beeper))))))))). I am glad she is home and purring again. Poor Beeper and Beeper's mommy. :( At least you two are together again.

CC-thanks for the movie review. I am adding it to my list of movies to check out from the library.

Lisa- I was laughing hysterically at your Leo DiCaprio comments. I feel the same way. Only I have him stuck as "Arnie" from, What's Eating Gilbert Grape. :eek:

Spokewench- have an awesome time in the Grand Canyon. We expect pictures, lots and lots of pictures. :)

(((Dar)))- I am sorry to hear you are home sick. No word from IL guy, huh? If you do not hear from him soon, let us know. Exotic Pet show? :cool:

X-if you ever feel like running away, I am right next door. ;)
11-09-2006, 01:07 PM
Xrayted

BMo3 - I've got my sneakers on. Send me directions!! :D

Dar - Sorry you're so ill. Can I mail ya some homemade chicken soup or something?

Lisa - Nice to see ya still here. Only the strong (and demented) survive TD. Glad to have you! So whatcha makin' us all for dinner?
11-09-2006, 02:01 PM
BleeckerSt_Girl

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Originally Posted by Xrayted

Lisa - Nice to see ya still here. Only the strong (and demented) survive TD. Glad to have you! So whatcha makin' us all for dinner?

I'm briskly rubbing some frozen raviolis over a toad right now!
If that doesn't appeal to you, I could try to sear some grilled cheese sandwiches with tiny wrinkled-gnome Leo DeCaprio face images. Maybe I could sell them on Ebay and get enough money to buy more biking clothes!
11-09-2006, 03:09 PM
Bikingmomof3

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Originally Posted by Xrayted

BMo3 - I've got my sneakers on. Send me directions!! :D

Just head southwest. I will be watching for you. :D
11-09-2006, 03:27 PM
kelownagirl

Aaahhhhhh, I need to vent. My daughter moved out with her boyfriend after she graduated. A couple years later, when that fell apart, she moved back home, living with her dad for a year. She got tired of him and moved in with me last spring while she attends school (she's 23 now). She has a part time job which pays for her car and social life so I don't charge her rent. She can eat here too if she wants (as long as she's going to school - no rent.) Anyway, I have two big dogs and an 8 year old son. My hubby and I both work full time and I don't do serious housework until Saturday. I know my house needs to be vacuumed more often but too bad. So, it's a busy, noisy, and sometimes cluttered place, with lots of dog hair - but we're a happy lot. :)

Back to the DD - she has been so b*tchy lately and won't smile and only grunts a hello. She had a tentrum when her brother was jumping on his bed at 9:30 am on Saturday morning right above her room - he's only here on weekends once in a blue moon! Last night she was yelling at him again for acting like an 8 year old boy. Then she kicked the dog and started hollering to me about what a mess the place was. I calmly told her that I only have the energy to do major hosuework on the weekends but she was welcome to vacuum more often if it bothered her. She yelled that they weren't her freaking dogs and she wasn't going to clean up after them. I felt like I was getting scolded by my mother. I was tempted to remind her that it was MY home and she was living here FOR FREE, and that at 23, you'd think she MIGHT do a little housework beyond her own stuff. I bit my tongue and walked away because she's always much ruder than I and will win a b*tch contest so why get into it. I don't think there's anything bad going on her life to make her obnoxious - I think it's just her way. So tell me, why are kids this age STILL SO self-centred?!!! (TE 20-somethings excluded of course... :)
11-09-2006, 04:09 PM
Xrayted

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

I'm briskly rubbing some frozen raviolis over a toad right now!
If that doesn't appeal to you, I could try to sear some grilled cheese sandwiches with tiny wrinkled-gnome Leo DeCaprio face images. Maybe I could sell them on Ebay and get enough money to buy more biking clothes!

hehehe Oh yeah, you definitely belong here. :cool: :D
I busted up pretty loudly here at work and had 2 other rad techs come in to see what I'm laughing about. They think you're totally demented for rubbing perfectly good ravioli on a toad. I told them it's a delicious biking snack, the toad adds valuable nutrients. As always, they didn't get my humor. :rolleyes:

8:00 - I'm outta here. See ya in few. Got errands on the way home.

X.
11-09-2006, 04:44 PM
CyclChyk

SALSA - how's Beeper doing?? I am sending warm wishes for recovery. I know your time together is limited, but having had your baby for so long, this must be really tough. 16 yrs - I am amazed!

KELOWNA - you are very much a mom (and I mean that in a good way). No way would I tolerate that behavior from a family member. I'd make her sleep in her car... but thats why I don't have kids..... I hope things ease up for you. BTW, I have 4 dogs who shed LOTS - I don't vaccuum anywhere near as much as I should. either...
11-09-2006, 05:07 PM
BleeckerSt_Girl

We have 3 indoor cats, and I only vacuum once every 3 weeks or so...always seeing little fur tumbleweeds rolling by. Vacuuming is just not that high on the list. It's hard enough cleaning 3 cat boxes every day, but I'm good about doing that part. (crabcakes, anyone?..)

Kelowna, I don't think it would hurt to sit down with your daughter and let her know what is expected of her if she lives in the household. Somehow you must let her know that being grownup includes having respect and consideration for others.
11-09-2006, 05:27 PM
kelownagirl

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Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

We have 3 indoor cats, and I only vacuum once every 3 weeks or so...always seeing little fur tumbleweeds rolling by. Vacuuming is just not that high on the list. It's hard enough cleaning 3 cat boxes every day, but I'm good about doing that part. (crabcakes, anyone?..)

Kelowna, I don't think it would hurt to sit down with your daughter and let her know what is expected of her if she lives in the household. Somehow you must let her know that being grownup includes having respect and consideration for others.

Oh don't you know it! I definitely intend to but last night when she was in such a horrible mood was definitely not the time. We had a good discussion before she moved in about my expectations but she seems to have forgotten it. What was really bugging me was her rude criticism of the way I am choosing to live my life (enjoy life first, clean later. :) I think I may write her an email so I can get a word in edge-wise. I honestly can't believe her gall... After I wrote the post, I went down to do a load of laundry since my washer's been broken for 4 days and it just got fixed today. I found all the towels that I had left in the laundry tub, soaking wet and dumped on the floor. Now I remember her hollering upstairs last night to ask if the washer was fixed yet and hearing her handwashing some things in the tub. I guess she just decided to dump all my stuff on the floor... If she wasn't my daughter.... Good thing is, she's p*ssed off at me enough that she's probably looking for a new place to live as soon as she's finished school in January. Time to move on sweetheart... Some mother-daughter relationships are better under separate roofs. :)

barb
11-09-2006, 05:30 PM
Offthegrid

Hey, I *just* ate ravioli for dinner. I don't want to picture toad slime! Ewww :eek:

kelownagirl: Your daughter sounds like a really angry person right now. I can't help but wonder if she's frustrated with how things are going. Totally *not* an excuse for her behavior, but sometimes understanding what's going on can help?

Tho I think she's got it too good to be true. I know I crashed with my brother for a couple of months when I got a new job out of state before my lease was up, and I was doing all kinds of chores for him AND paying him a small rent AND buying/cooking my own food.
11-09-2006, 05:37 PM
Bikingmomof3

Kelowna- You are a good mom. :) Being a parent is so tough. My children are not as old as your daughter, however they are never allowed to speak that way. I would not allow anyone to speak to me that way in my house. Now, that is just me. From what you have told us, it sounds as though you need to have a talk with her about rules. I realize she is an adult, but if she chooses to behave in such a manor, then she needs to know what is and is not acceptable to live in your house. If she does not like those rules, then she is free to move out. (okay, that is what I would say).
You are wonderful to provide free room and board to your 23 year old daughter. Now it is time for her to realize just how fortunate she is.

Again, you are a wonderful mom.
11-09-2006, 05:55 PM
Offthegrid

salsabike: Sorry to hear about Beeper. It is tough, especially to have to give subq fluids. I had a puppy who was born with defective kidneys and lost him at 10 months, so I know the pain that you are going through. Hang in there. {{{ hugs }}}

Well, I'm absolutely exhausted, so gotta get some Zzzzs. I'm getting my feet molded at 7 a.m. tomorrow for orthotics. Apparently my feet bones are crooked or something.