No More Drama

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 05:33 AM

Laurie plz take care of your eyes! mine are tired and very lazy in the mornings, then again after dark.
I have very expensive light bulbs here in my room so I can stamp at night, during the day it's good old Light from God!
I complained about the one window on the West so I printed a poster at work of my garden and hung it over the window. It got so dreary in here I hung it in the hall and just stay out of here at 5 pm. LOL

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 05:37 AM

They were just tired last night from the cold I have. Doc gave me some prescription drops to clear the junk out of them. I got a free sample however, so no cash outta my pocket. That was nice.

I slept so good last night. Tom said he didn't. I slept in my recliner again. I can't breathe when I'm laying down right now, so the recliner works great. Took my Theraflu, multivitamin, and a Halls cough drop and I slept really well. I think he wants sympathy. He is coughing occasionally, but he sounds a lot better. I don't know. He will probably sleep all afternoon. Again.

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 05:43 AM

Men are the biggest babies when they are sick.

Clint doesn't get sick, it's weird! Nice, but a bit odd.
He has had one cold in the past 5 yrs. and I think that was because it was so wet and cold for a week and he had the 4 bulls to feed and water, so he was always so wet.
No cows this winter! YAY!

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 05:47 AM

Mouse update.. Clint now claims he is beter than a cat because he can catch more than one mouse at a time and they can't! LOL
He's been putting so much p'nut butter on the traps they almost spring with no mouse! LOL
Max has now taken up a new hobby.. he sits on the counter watching the tap, then when a mouse gets caught he takes it!

I reset the traps twice before I gave up and went to sleep. I had to close my bdrm door so I couldn't hear then anymore!
Clint has one right here on my desk, NASTY! but there is poop all over when I get home, but now that the trap is here... none! So maybe I will keep it just as a scare tactic! LOL

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 05:57 AM

You gotta find where they are coming in and plug up the hole.

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 06:02 AM

I know, I just have no clue. I am gonna pull the dryer out today, but it is gas and gas lines freak me out!
I am also thinking where the dishwasher goes into the cabinet or something over there, they seem to be in the kitchen the most.

Changing the subject.....
So who has an idea for supper tonight?

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 06:07 AM

I think we are having chili. The neighbor across the street brought over a bunch of tomatoes, so Tom cooked them down. He said chili. We are going grocery shopping after he gets home from his meeting. I need to get going.

I have 40 cards going out to Operation Write Home in today's mail.

TTYL!

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 06:10 AM

Git R Done Laurie.... gonna have them all done today?

Chili sounds really good, we had it last week, Clint will not eat soup or stew, so that's the closest thing!

Hey need an opinion. go read your emails!

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerriannb

And the candle...

OMG Kerriann,
that is gorgeous! is it a round candle? too cool!

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 07:28 AM

it's so cute, yeah it looks like a little ball... is it?
I have not yet tried stamping on a candle.

I did stamp on my bathroom window, embossed it to do etch resist. Do not need curtains in there now

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 07:30 AM

Laurie, i hope you feel better soon, and Tom too.....how is Miss Chey doin?
That is awesome about the cards..........

Vikki, pull out the fridge and see whats under it, we had a hole under ours once and never knew why! had to plug it. also near the sinks and tub plumbing........and we had a teeny tiny hole next to the toilets for the water, well had to plug those too!

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vikkijo

it's so cute, yeah it looks like a little ball... is it?
I have not yet tried stamping on a candle.

I did stamp on my bathroom window, embossed it to do etch resist. Do not need curtains in there now

hmmm...on a window? hmm...now the wheels are turnin LOL...i bet it looks cool!

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 07:35 AM

i'm gonna try a little craftin today, feelin a bit weepy this morning.
got the house to myself so nice and quiet, cept for the washer............

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 07:41 AM

Vikki,
the answer to your email is yes!

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 09:52 AM

I agree...my answer to the email is yes too.

The cards were already made. Just had to ahve time to actually get to the post office to mail them out.

Tom and I are headed to the grocery store.

TTYL

barbaralynn · 09-25-2010, 11:23 AM

I just checked your public profile and it does not say you are a member of RAK. Go and join that group--when you are accepted and it says so in your profile, you will be able to see. Sorry, that should have been cleared with Faith when you got set up.

Thanks for asking--Barb

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Originally Posted by vikkijo

Hey Barb! You here?
Can you email me the BRAK list? I do not seem to have permission to view that page.

barbaralynn · 09-25-2010, 11:26 AM

Happy Saturday everyone.

great news on Chey Lauie.

Sorry my email answer was no.......................................

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 11:34 AM

I read Barb's reply and have changed my answer. No worries! I appreciate your input and honesty Barb!

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 11:47 AM

We went grocery shopping. That was a fast hundred bucks! Whew!

Cheyenne is doing fine. She has been very vocal lately. Not sure what that's all about!

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:06 PM

ok, so i muddled around the room a bit today in between chores and needing hot cups-o-mudd LOL

i'm lovin the pillow box die, and with clear sheets, but they do get a bit static-clingy like, and the die is black, so they looked a bit dirty too.....so, just placed the clear sheets between sheets of scrap paper...ta da! much better LOL

pics: empty, with boullion cubes(will hold 8 ) and with the little flat packs of boullion(teabags fit too)

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:08 PM

and the milk carton die...not sure i like it clear?????

whatcha think?
maybe once i add candies or someething it'll look better??

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 12:09 PM

OMG Holly, those are just too adorable! I absolutely LOVE them!

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 12:09 PM

The milk carton will be pretty when it's all filled up....M&M's, candle, M&M's, ribbon, M&M's....

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurieR

We went grocery shopping. That was a fast hundred bucks! Whew!

Cheyenne is doing fine. She has been very vocal lately. Not sure what that's all about!

she's celebrating that wonderful news she got at the vets!

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:13 PM

the beef boullion cubes are wrapped in red foil........what color flower punch would you use? or, what other shape do you think would be cool?

i have an umbrella stamp that might fit, for "feelin under the weather" type thing?

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:15 PM

Laurie,
i was thinkin the pillow box would be cute with milk bones in them for doggie gifts!

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:33 PM

dinner tonight is sketti and salads, also thawing out a small pork roast for tomorrow night will have rutabaga, mashed taters, and green beans with it.................
we eat at 6, come on over!

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 12:34 PM

That would be cute!

What about Ruby Red or Real Red or Cherry Cobbler from SU. Sorry, I am an SU junkie...pretty much all I own for stamping is SU.

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 12:35 PM

Sounds good!

I am baking some friendship bread after Tom is done making chili to feed the whole neighborhood. Just kidding...it does however have six pounds of meat (hamburger and venison burger).

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 12:59 PM

wow! thats a lotta chili girl! but,,ooh doesnt it tatse better the next day?!

i'd love a big slice of that bread too LOL.....

funny you should mention reds...cause i was searchin my room for reds and greens and i am low..............next order to SU will be for those LOL....................

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 01:12 PM

How fun! I love ordering stamping supplies. I have SO much cardstock, and I think that's a good thing. The majority of my cards end up being donated. I have a box full for Barb to take to Ronald McDonald house, church needs some for their Outreach Mission, and then there is Operation Write Home.

Chili is most definitely better the next day. We freeze a lot of it. Then we have quick easy meals. During tax season I need those. I work long days. This year though, Brian (my boss) says no Sundays. Six days a week will be a nice change.

So what reds and greens are you going to get Holly???

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 01:25 PM

i agree with Brian, 6 days is a long work week! lets hope he can stick to it for you!!

i had bought one of those huge cardstock packs from michaels, the one that has some of every color. it is good weight for layering snd light stuff, but other than that i dont think i wuld buy again.

i like the cherry cobbler, and real red. poppy parade looks pretty too

greens i'm not si sure yet.....maybe garden green...........

sempermom · 09-25-2010, 01:26 PM

i cant wait til the watercolor wonders come back out, i want the subtle set first

vikkijo · 09-25-2010, 02:19 PM

Real fast... My vote is no now too after I did a bit more research on the topic.

WOW! That's a ton of DRAMA!

I GOT HAPPY MAIL TODAY!

THe swaps are here and looking awesome!!!!

I must go, but I will come back after supper. I have not eaten at all today and now I have to.

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 03:31 PM

Can I just say that I am pretty sure Tom makes the best chili in the world. OMG...it is hot (spicy) and so yummy. It cleared out my sinuses really well, but man it was worth it!

Kerriannb · 09-25-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurieR

Sounds good!

I am baking some friendship bread after Tom is done making chili to feed the whole neighborhood. Just kidding...it does however have six pounds of meat (hamburger and venison burger).

Laure - what is friendship bread?

Kerriannb · 09-25-2010, 04:07 PM

And, we are not into chili like you guys - can you please give me some recipes, cause I'd like to try it.

Kerriannb · 09-25-2010, 04:13 PM

Well, Bug has his bag packed and is off to camp for a week. I go back to uni tomorrow, so really need to finish a few ufo's so that I can put my craft aside and study in a big way.
Barb, thanks you for being so frank. I love that we can pretty much say anything and no one gets offended - and that we are all there for each other when we need it. DH still thinks that you are either imaginery, axe murderers of 63 year old men who are pedaphiles, but he will get over it!!!

Happy Sunday....

Kerriannb · 09-25-2010, 04:27 PM

Holly, I love your little boxes.

LaurieR · 09-25-2010, 04:45 PM

Yah, we are just really good at hiding the dead bodies Kerriann....just so he knows....KIDDING!!!!!

Not really specific measurements and Tom makes some HOT chili....habanero peppers (only 2 or 3 for the whole pot), jalapeno peppers, Bush's medium chili beans, diced tomatoes (3 20 oz cans), crushed tomatoes (3 20 oz cans), tomato sauce (again, 3 28oz cans), 3 pounds ground beef, 3 pounds ground venison, Penzey's Chili 3000 spice, 2 packets of 2 alarm chili mix, 1 package of celery chopped up, 2 large sweet onions chopped up. I like to add cheddar cheese to mine right before I eat it, and Tom adds cheddar cheese and sour cream.

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