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July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/1/2010 1:47:04 PM
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Let July Chat begin ....
We survived a trip to Orlando. I can now say I've been there. Soooo glad we didn't go to Disney World. If I ever go it will NOT be in the summer.
It seemed like all I did was drink cold bottled water & then look for a restroom.
Those swimsuits that have the tag that say you will look 10 #s thinner. They lie !
Had 1/2 # of crab legs for 8$ & ate some excellent artichoke chicken. I love anything with artichokes !
Did take a ride in a helicopter.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/1/2010 8:02:31 PM
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I am officially done homeschooling...at least for now. I am sad but at this moment also a bit relieved.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/1/2010 9:08:48 PM
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zoe--I hear you. Next year I'm down to home schooling only one. I am looking forward to it. It's just gonna be weird having only one kid to track. I don't even know what lesson plan book to use. I've always needed four columns.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/2/2010 1:55:06 PM
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I wonder if Disney World is as hot as Tulsa in July? We went there to pick up someone at the airport when we lived in OK. It was too hot t6o go to the zoo!! 
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It seems the private schools for junior high and above in our area are often where people send their children who are having trouble in public school or are in trouble generally.
We had a pastor who would tell some parents that he was running a Christian school, not a reform school! 
RANT This must be the week that either people blame me for their mistakes or else get mad because I don't help them after they made a huge one. Dd2 and the kids Dad have 3 kids. Well, last night they showed up at my apartment and in a couple of minutes time, the oldest one asked if I was giving them the key to my place. The reason was that their electricity got shut off. It's not like they haven't known for months that it might happen and it's not like the two of them don't make more in a week than I have in a month. I told Dd to send the company money every week, but she kept giving him the money and somehow he didn't send it in. Her reasoning was that the company wanted it all at once. I have never heard of an electric company that won't accept a partial payment.
Well, last night I told them NO, I wasn't leaving the key. It's not the fact that I am trying to be mean, it's time they figure stuff out for themselves. I am tired of bailing someone out if their kids are out of food, while Dad has pockets full of cash. (Don't get me wrong, if the kids are hungry, I'll take them to Mickey Ds feed them at my house.)
It's not even the point that they think I am so mean that I wouldn't let my grandkids come to my house to take showers. (They have a well and pump.) Its the point that the oldest one doesn't respect anyone or anyone's property. Ds doesn't want his stuff wrecked or sadly, stolen by gs. What little bit of stuff the kid has is taken care of properly. Besides that, I don't want my apartment trashed, my doors knocked off their hinges, holes punched in the walls, (oldest gs has done this to their house.) fleas in the carpet from their stupid dog, or my cats terrorized! Can ya blame me for not giving them the key?
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/2/2010 6:21:06 PM
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Well, last night I told them NO, I wasn't leaving the key. It's not the fact that I am trying to be mean, it's time they figure stuff out for themselves. I am tired of bailing someone out if their kids are out of food, while Dad has pockets full of cash. ...... Can ya blame me for not giving them the key?
Yes! Praise the Lord! Good for you, Judy! Stand firm. Do not move to the right or the left. You are doing the right thing.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/3/2010 1:57:04 PM
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Anybody have an opinion about that hs family in California that allowed their 16 yr dd sail in a small boat in the winter in the Indian Ocean & had to be rescued ?
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/5/2010 8:54:17 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't but I'm not into sailing. Would you let you teen aged son ride 1,800 miles across the US with a group you had never met? I've let son1 do it. Twice.
deCycles arrived safely in LA yesterday. So glad it's over! I know that son1 had a great time and I know it was a great experience for him. But, I worry... Especially when they posted a kid holding a bike compter that showed max speed of 53.1mph. Uh, that was ds1. THEN, a couple days later int he journal it was posted that ds1 had hit 62.9mph. LOTS of minor wrecks, as are prone to happen in a group of 70 or so. Worst accident ever though--one girl was knocked out and spent two days in ICU, then was held a couple extra days, most likely because she had to fly home. Most of the team will arrive home later this morning. Ds1 is on the road crew and they will arrive either late Wednesday or early THurday. Celebration in Thursday evening--can't ask for a better birthday present for mom! OH!!! On one of the first few days, ds1 was awarded a Hot Rock. It's an award for going out of your way to help another rider. Also, he's been nominated for veteran of the year. Just being nominated is an honor! We'll find out at the celebration...
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/5/2010 10:03:54 PM
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Crazy week . . . just popping in to say hi. I'll update you all when I have time, but I wanted to let everyone know that Melissa is having her ablation tomorrow morning, so prayers are appreciated.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 1:25:23 AM
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Thanks for letting us know, Cindy. I'll be praying!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 10:09:40 AM
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Melissa's procedure went textbook perfect . . . the doc was able to easily reproduce the SVT and zap the spot. She'll be coming home later today. Thanks for praying.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 10:24:36 AM
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Praise God Melissa's procedure went well today!!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 11:12:00 AM
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Cindy--that was quick! Like Ellie-Mae, I wasn't done praying yet!
Ellie-Mae--DRINK!!!!!!!!! If you don't like water, find something you do like. I like Crystal Lite. I don't even mix it as strong as you are supposed to. Just enough to give it a touch of flavor. Dh prefers a touch of lemon. Whatever it takes--drink!!!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 12:24:00 PM
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Water is good. Cranberry juice is also good for kidney/urine problems from my understanding. Crystal Light is good stuff too. That's great your girls are so excited about their dance class. It has been hot here as well.
I thought we had "conquered" this bridge, but DH has mentioned that he has some reservations about HSing DS since I am expecting. *sigh*
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 12:27:31 PM
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I'm glad the procedure was quick and successful. Thanks for giving us an update, Cindy.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/6/2010 1:32:06 PM
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Ds1 called this morning!!! The 3-week bicycle tour ended on Sunday. Most of the team flew back but ds1 is on the road crew. He called because his debit card stopped working. Y'all know where this is going... Dh called and ds1's card stopped working because he's out of money! There's no way to reload it so he's going to have to borrow money from one of the adult leaders. They get in tomorrow and the celebration is Thursday. I can't wait to see ds1. I am so gonna throttle him!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/7/2010 8:36:57 AM
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Wooweee....July...
So far this month...finished up vacation, homegroup right after we got back, good friend's wedding, 4th of July, Brian's birthday yesterday, and just last night, I finally finished the vacation laundry. Go, me. LOL
Later this month...the 20th is the 2 year anniversary of Brian's accident. He has preop that day, for his 8th surgery, this one on his arm. Depositions for the court case are the 26th, surgery is the 27th.
Right now...we're getting new windows put in. Brian found 11 brand new windows the same size as ours at a garage sale. The landlord bought them and is paying one of our pastors, who is also a contractor, to put them up. So far, the livingroom is done. It's amazing having windows that open and close easily and not having to worry about the glass breaking or lead paint being put into the air any time the window is moved.
Zoebob...you done good. I'm sorry your hs journey is ending, but I know God has great blessings ahead for you and the kids. Hang in there...
Prayed for Melissa's thing. Glad it went well.
Lisa, if water is too hard to drink, try other things. I had that problem when I was pregnant...water made me gag. I drank Gatorade. You could probably water down Gatorade and it'll still help you to drink more.
The sailor girl...she grew up boating on the ocean. At 16, she could be driving a car also. So...yeah, I would if I was in her parents' shoes.
Would you let a 10 year old do the brakes on your car, and then drive it afterward? I have. I have no doubt that by the time he is 16, he'll be able to do more complicated repairs. The older he gets, the more he will do, and likely with less supervision from Dad. Right now, Brian sits and watches the whole thing.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/7/2010 9:38:23 AM
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Donna--I forgot that Brian and ds4 shared a birthday! "Ironic" that Brian just happened to find windows the right size for your house...
It's supposed to be stupid hot again today. I'll do a bit of yard work early, then lay low the rest of the day.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/9/2010 12:00:50 AM
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This has been a really busy week . . .
A mutual friend of mine and Melissa's flew in from WA last Wednesday (she lives near Bellingham, Cynthia). We have been be-bopping around doing fun stuff and alternately sleeping at my house or Melissa's. Had a few other friends come up for Fourth of July weekend - we had a cookout at Melissa's on Saturday, then spent Sunday picnicking and canoeing at a lake, and then had more friends over at Melissa's on Monday. Tuesday I took our friend to Niagara Falls - it was on her "bucket list" and I only live a couple of hours from the Buffalo-Ontario border. It's always fun for me to take someone who's never seen it before - I grew up in western NY and we used to hang out at the Falls on a regular basis, and while I wouldn't say it's boring, I know it like the back of my hand. I love seeing it through fresh eyes. Yesterday we hung out at Presque Isle, and today we met another friend for breakfast, and then shopped and had dinner out with Melissa and her daughter. Our friend flies out tomorrow at some awful hour that should only be on a clock once - 6:45am or something like that. All I know is that I need to be up at 4:30, which means I won't get much sleep tonight. Oh well, I can always come back and take a nap.
Speaking of sleep, I'm sure our friend is more than ready to go home and sleep in her own bed. She is a very light sleeper and she . . . hears . . . everything. Seriously, someone walking around in the living room will wake her up. Add in the fact that she is a morning person and we're not, and I don't think the poor girl has slept through one night since she's been here. I feel bad, but it is very difficult to make people who normally go to bed at 2am to suddenly go to bed at 11pm, and it's very difficult to explain to a rooster who normally crows at 4:30am that you'd appreciate it if he'd wait till 8.  I think next time she visits, she'll probably choose to stay in a hotel. 
Oh, and Ashley's old horse fell yesterday morning and opened up a huge flap of skin on his chest - I put 8 stitches in it by the time it was all said and done. He was a trooper, though, and didn't move and inch as long as she kept feeding him cookies. 
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/9/2010 12:45:59 AM
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Cindy, You are a busy lady. I lived in Bellingham for a short time after we first got married.
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