Let the Prom Drama CONTINUE . . . . . . . .

[horseshowmom]

Sheila I am so sorry to hear that. Thankfully they got the horses out and hopefully will locate all their animals.

I reread my post and realized that I didn't make things clear. Sadly, they did NOT get Jet out. He died in the fire. They were only able to get Shifty out. The other horses were out in the pasture, so they were okay.

I haven't been able to hear anything else this morning about the other animals. I'm hoping for the best, but it looks bad for Jake (the dog). The firemen said that it looked like the lightning his the ground and ran into the barn which then caught fire.

 

[Sandy V.]

Sheila, I am so very sorry about the fire and the loss of the horse, the dog, and the cat. This is so sad. I am very glad that no one else was hurt. I'll be thinking about you all day long.

 

[agnes!]

I'm with Sandy - so very sad .

How are they doing with sheltering their animals & replacing all that hay? I had heard that hay was so expensive....

agnes!

 

[horseshowmom]

Sheila, I am so very sorry about the fire and the loss of the horse, the dog, and the cat. This is so sad. I am very glad that no one else was hurt. I'll be thinking about you all day long.

Thanks very much (you too, Melissa).

As DFi said, it could have been the house. Their barn isn't as far away from their house as ours is.

I'm with Sandy - so very sad .

How are they doing with sheltering their animals & replacing all that hay? I had heard that hay was so expensive....

agnes!

Thanks, Agnes.

You're very right about what hay costs. Fortunately, the pastures are starting to green up, so the grass will be better in a few weeks.

DFi's grandfather has some extra hay and was on his way with it last night. We also have extra hay (we always try to overestimate in case we have a particularly bad winter). I have no doubt that others in the horse community will pitch in as well. Part of the problem is that it's not only expensive, there's not a lot of it to be had this time of year. Not to mention how much a sack of good horse feed costs (and they had just bought it the day before).

Jake has still not been found, and they're positive that he was killed too. Same for the cat.

Just got back from the doctor with DH. Now along with the other health problems he's had since he lost his sister, he also has shingles. A friend of ours said that he thought they might need to change the name of the book of Job to our name.

 

[Sandy V.]

Shingles? Oh my goodness, Sheila, if it's not one thing, it's another. I hope nothing but the best for your DH, and I wish him a very speedy recovery. Has he had any more of the headaches lately? I hope not. Please take care of yourself as well - when you're worrying about others like I know you are, you can get run down because you're not paying attention to YOU.

So very heartwarming to hear of the goodness of others in attempting to find sufficient hay for the animals (including you and your family - you are very generous and considerate). Yes, it COULD have been worse, if it had been the house. As a matter of fact, when I first read the initial post, I misread it and that's what I thought had happened - that the house had burned down. I'm glad I was wrong about that, but it doesn't lessen the tragedy.

Hang in there. You have friends that care!!

 

[horseshowmom]

Shingles? Oh my goodness, Sheila, if it's not one thing, it's another. I hope nothing but the best for your DH, and I wish him a very speedy recovery. Has he had any more of the headaches lately? I hope not. Please take care of yourself as well - when you're worrying about others like I know you are, you can get run down because you're not paying attention to YOU.

So very heartwarming to hear of the goodness of others in attempting to find sufficient hay for the animals (including you and your family - you are very generous and considerate). Yes, it COULD have been worse, if it had been the house. As a matter of fact, when I first read the initial post, I misread it and that's what I thought had happened - that the house had burned down. I'm glad I was wrong about that, but it doesn't lessen the tragedy.

Hang in there. You have friends that care!!

You know, honestly, like we've said before, that really does help.

I just talked to DD. She said that FMiL isn't doing very well today. I've tried to call her (FMiL), but she's been dealing with the fire marshall and insurance people today.

Since they buy their feed by the ton, I'm hoping they can show the receipt from the day before and at least get some of that money back. Jet was somewhat valuable, so it's possible that they may get something due to his death (as sad as that is to think about). The barn itself was not specifically insured (other than as an outbuilding under their homeowners which won't get them much). I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing it would cost at least $50,000 to replace.

Sad, sad, sad...

 

[mamacatnv]

Sheila, I am so sorry. I did misread and thought it was horrible before you edited. I was telling my DH this morning, he sends his thoughts and prayers also.

Thankfully as you said the house was not involved and it is heartwarming to hear of neighbors coming together to help out. I know you said last year that hay was scarce and expensive, thankfully it is coming back into season and I am sure the feed store could provide a receipt for the insurance as well.

Your poor DH, you guys need a break from all the stress. Perhaps a weekend off to a quiet hotel while leaving the phones and the computers behind. You too, you are the one picking up all the pieces here, you need a break as well.

Hang in there and know you are being thought of often

 

[horseshowmom]

Sheila, I am so sorry. I did misread and thought it was horrible before you edited. I was telling my DH this morning, he sends his thoughts and prayers also.

Thankfully as you said the house was not involved and it is heartwarming to hear of neighbors coming together to help out. I know you said last year that hay was scarce and expensive, thankfully it is coming back into season and I am sure the feed store could provide a receipt for the insurance as well.

Your poor DH, you guys need a break from all the stress. Perhaps a weekend off to a quiet hotel while leaving the phones and the computers behind. You too, you are the one picking up all the pieces here, you need a break as well.

Hang in there and know you are being thought of often

Thanks for the thoughts from both you and your husband.

I talked to FMiL yesterday, and she's not doing well at all. She was very attached to the horse they lost and had very high hopes for his competitive future (thought he was going to be one of the best she's ever had). She said that she had almost put him out in the pasture that day, but it had been raining on and off so she decided to leave him in the stall. (He was scheduled to leave for training in two weeks.)

She's also still holding out hope that they're going to find Jake (the dog). He was 14 years old, and he's been with them since he was a puppy. She said that if they could at least find his body so they knew for sure it would help a little. I feel really sad for her, I know she's suffering.

On the good side, they've had several people bring hay and supplies. Someone has offered them timber to build another barn (all they would have to pay for is having it milled which would be much cheaper than buying lumber - that's how we built our barn, using our own timber and having it milled on site), but she says she doesn't know yet what she's going to do. Someone who has one of Shifty's colts called and offered to give him back to her, but she said no. Right now, she's seriously contemplating getting out of the horse breeding business altogether. She's just heartbroken and says she's getting too old to deal with all of it. I really feel sorry for her.

On a brighter note, we go to DD's university tomorrow night for another awards banquet. We had to miss the one for the Taylor Medal due to SiL's death, so I'm glad we can make it to this one. It's for Rho Chi (which is the pharmacy honor society).

 

[horseshowmom]

Just an update on the roommate wars...

You remember the tense situation that developed this time last year which resulted in my suggesting strongly to DD that she and her roommate (RM) not be in each other's weddings. Fortunately, she followed my advice.

Fast forward to now: I think it's a good thing that school is about to be out for the summer. These girls need some time apart.

Both of them have been involved in helping with each other's showers at school (as roommates and relatives). The other girl (B) who helped with each of them is in both girls' weddings (are you confused yet? ).

DD and B did RM's shower last month. They made every attempt to provide RM with what she asked for. (RM is very particular about the color for her wedding. B carried the color to the baker for the cake and thought she had it. As they cut the cake, DD asked RM if they got the color right. She looked at it and said (in a not so nice tone), "Ummm, no." Okay...

The next day in class, several of the girls were discussing the cocktail weinies and how good they were. Someone asked how they prepared them. DD said that B did them and told them how. Somebody asked if DD knew you could do them with grape jelly, and DD said that she did, that her mother makes them that way. She then added that she really couldn't tell the difference. At that point, RM said (again in a not so nice tone), "Well, I could tell the difference. That's why I only ate one." Okaaayyy...

At RM's shower, DD and B set everything up, cleaned up everything afterwards, and loaded all of the gifts into RM's car (which was appropriate). When they got back to the apartment, RM went upstairs, and DD hauled all of the gifts up to the apartment by herself. RM took all of the leftovers (would have been nice if she had shared with DD and B, but it was her shower so no big deal) including the punch (in my containers which were later returned).

Tuesday was DD's shower hosted by B and RM. First clue of issue was the white chocolate covered strawberries in the refrigerator (sounds wonderful but RM knows very well that DD does not like white chocolate (however, RM likes it very much ). The shower actually went well. At the end though, B was left to clean everything up by herself while RM played "hostess" and mingled. While B was cleaning, DD made trips to carry her gifts to her car by herself (until some of the guests noticed and started helping her).

When they got back to the apartment, RM went upstairs and left DD to unload everything by herself. Then RM announced that she was taking all of the leftovers and punch home with her this weekend because her daddy wanted them (except for the cake that B had gotten). DD said RM then proceeded to take the two gallon jugs of punch and pour them until they were exactly even (easier to tell if somebody gets some of it? ). I told DD that I would get what I wanted of it, and if she said anything, I'd say, "Well, since you took all of the leftovers home after your own shower, I didn't think you'd mind if I had a little bit of the leftovers from mine."

Then to top it off, RM wanted DD to help her tonight make chocolates for her wedding. DD told her that she didn't have time (they have tests, and she has a paper to write). RM said that she has tests too and that her feelings will be hurt if DD won't help her. DD said that she was sorry, but she just didn't have the time (DD works on weekends, and she and DFi are also working on their house on weekends trying to get it finished before their wedding. RM doesn't work on weekends and has time to do other things.). Sooo, RM is "mad" (after all, she just helped give DD a shower, so DD is an ungrateful wench ).

I told DD to tell RM that DD purposely is keeping her own wedding simple because she doesn't have time for extra stuff. She sure doesn't have time to help RM make chocolates (which RM thinks is "fun" - she's also giving B a hard time about it because B also doesn't have time).

Is it just me, or is RM waaayyy out there?

Good thing it's almost time for summer!

 

[Sandy V.]

Sheila, that roommate is a VERY bad word, which I won't utter here. I'm glad your DD stood up to her and said no to making chocolates. Doesn't she have some insecurities about the fact that your DD is a better student than she is? Seems to me that she's trying to set your DD up to not do as well as her, in the academic sense. What a little monster. And, how greedy to take all the food and drink!! She is not a very nice person. If I were your DD I would eat and drink as much of the leftovers as I wanted with no regret.

You're right - it is time for them to be apart. Sooner rather than later.

I am so sorry about your FMIL. It must be devastating for her. I hate the loss of any life. Sometimes it's hard to figure out how to just get through the day, let alone find the strength to start over.

Have to hit the grocery store tonight - they are predicting a huge snowstorm with a lot of accumulation!!!

Take care everyone!

 

[horseshowmom]

Sheila, that roommate is a VERY bad word, which I won't utter here. I'm glad your DD stood up to her and said no to making chocolates. Doesn't she have some insecurities about the fact that your DD is a better student than she is? Seems to me that she's trying to set your DD up to not do as well as her, in the academic sense. What a little monster. And, how greedy to take all the food and drink!! She is not a very nice person. If I were your DD I would eat and drink as much of the leftovers as I wanted with no regret.

You're right - it is time for them to be apart. Sooner rather than later.

I am so sorry about your FMIL. It must be devastating for her. I hate the loss of any life. Sometimes it's hard to figure out how to just get through the day, let alone find the strength to start over.

Have to hit the grocery store tonight - they are predicting a huge snowstorm with a lot of accumulation!!!

Take care everyone!

Snowstorm with accumulation???

Wow! Make sure you've got plenty of goodies to keep you satisfied.

I'm glad to hear that it's not just me and that others think the girl needs a dose of reality. DH says that he has a lot of sympathy for her DFi, but they've been together since she was about 14. You'd think he would have seen it by now.

I think DD and DFi will be helping his folks try to put up a run-in shed this weekend. I'm hoping DD's FMiL will be better soon. She's not sleeping, and I actually suggested she might want to try some Cymbalta or something. The doctor started DH on it after everything we've had, and it's helped him a lot. I don't think he'll even have to refill it now that he's settled down some.

Be careful out there in that snowstorm!

 

[Sandy V.]

3 to 5 inches of snow tomorrow, 6 to 10 inches on Saturday. I'm glad that I telecommute to work!!

We'll stay warm and dry, Sheila. The pugs will NOT be happy when it's time to go out. However, they will be really mad at me on Tuesday because I'm taking them to the vet to get them neutered. Poor doggies. But they are at the point where they are marking everything outdoors that they can, and it's just a matter of time before they start in the HOUSE too.

Glad that your husband is sleeping better. That's good news.

 

[horseshowmom]

3 to 5 inches of snow tomorrow, 6 to 10 inches on Saturday. I'm glad that I telecommute to work!!

We'll stay warm and dry, Sheila. The pugs will NOT be happy when it's time to go out. However, they will be really mad at me on Tuesday because I'm taking them to the vet to get them neutered. Poor doggies. But they are at the point where they are marking everything outdoors that they can, and it's just a matter of time before they start in the HOUSE too.

Glad that your husband is sleeping better. That's good news.

I hope everybody made it throught the weekend okay (particularly Sandy and the pugs! )!

My Bear is growing by leaps and bounds. Some types of labs are called blockhead labs. Bear must be one because is head is huge and just like a block. I'm going to have to find time to train him with some manners beause he loovvves everybody and is too big to be so exhuberant (you gotta love the sweetie though). He and Kodak have so much fun, but he eclipses him in size (and he loves Chachi who is tiny compared to him and annoys him to no end - which probably good enough considering Chachi likes to try aggravate the cats ).

DD's DFi took 50 students to the state FFA competition Friday and was floored at how well they did. Every team but two placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd and got a trophy. He said he got to walk across the stage (to pick up awards) more than any teacher there. This is his second year teaching, and he had to follow a very popular teacher (he tends to be stricter and not so buddy-buddy with the students as the previous teacher so it's been a little hard for him), so this was really good for his confidence.

Have a great day!

 

[Sandy V.]

Happy Monday!!!!

We are thawing out from our 24 inch snowfall. Lots of heavy wet stuff. The air and the ground were pretty warm as it fell, so it was very compressed!! DH used the snowblower on Saturday to clear out most of it off the driveway, the turnaround, and the deck so the doggies could get out. Yesterday was much warmer so we had a lot of melt, especially on the roads. It's supposed to be up in the 70s for a lot of this week, so it will be very soupy around here for a few days!!

Bear sounds like a sweetie. I want to go give him a hug right now. Good for him to give Chachi some grounds for consternation.

DH is not so enthused about having the pugs neutered (guess it's kinda a male thing ), but on Saturday Butch escaped from downstairs and went up to our bedroom and the first thing he did was pee on DH's bathrobe which was on the floor by the bed!!! DH was NOT amused!! (I thought it was funny, though). Seems to me that they're quite ready to be fixed.

DD spent last week in Italy - Milan, Florence, and Tuscany. I tell ya, this is one lucky kid. She went with another Amercian girl whose cousin is studying at a fashion school in Milan. They stayed with her for a short while and then stayed in a hostel in Florence. Had a wonderful time. I await a newsy e-mail and photographs!!

DS is finishing up Greek Week activities. The fraternities and sororoites get points for having their members attend various activities this past week, and everything culminates tomorrow, with some sort of thing called Songfest. The fraternity and sorority that have the most participant points win some sort of title/trophy. His fraternity partners with a sorority and so some sort of combination singing/dancing thing, with costumes and everything. DS has been practicing for WEEKS on this, and I wish I could be there to see it. He's been having fun, but says that he'll be glad it's over so he can get his evenings back!! Finals are approaching soon (he gets home around May 7th when the semester is over), so he's been working hard to try and maintain the good grades he's obtained over the semester.

Sheila, I think that it's fantastic that your DD's Fi and his students did so well at the state FFA competition!! Please give him my congratulations. Just goes to show that he's doing a GREAT job with those kids. I know those popular teachers can be hard to follow, but it sure sounds like he's forging a very good path for himself!! How cool.

Well, I've been putting off work and can't do so any longer, so I'd better sign off for now. Everyone have a great day!!!!

 

[horseshowmom]

Happy Monday!!!!We are thawing out from our 24 inch snowfall.

It's supposed to be up in the 70s for a lot of this week, so it will be very soupy around here for a few days!!

This sounds like Mississippi! Snow or ice one day and the 70s the next!

DH is not so enthused about having the pugs neutered (guess it's kinda a male thing ), but on Saturday Butch escaped from downstairs and went up to our bedroom and the first thing he did was pee on DH's bathrobe which was on the floor by the bed!!! DH was NOT amused!! (I thought it was funny, though). Seems to me that they're quite ready to be fixed.

Both of my boys are overdue (Kodak and Bear). I can't get the low-cost spay/neuter people on the phone (since I have so many, that's who I use). I may have to break down and take them to my vet.

DD spent last week in Italy - Milan, Florence, and Tuscany. I tell ya, this is one lucky kid. She went with another Amercian girl whose cousin is studying at a fashion school in Milan. They stayed with her for a short while and then stayed in a hostel in Florence. Had a wonderful time. I await a newsy e-mail and photographs!!

How very exciting at her age (or my age, for that matter! ). She really is fortunate. I know y'all are looking forward to joining her. Has she shown any signs of homesickness at all (I don't really know where she would have had time to fit it in! ).

DS is finishing up Greek Week activities.

Finals are approaching soon (he gets home around May 7th when the semester is over), so he's been working hard to try and maintain the good grades he's obtained over the semester.

DD has this week and next of class and then a week of finals. Graduation is May 9th. She starts a two week rotation the following Monday, but fortunately, it's only 25 miles away.

 

[Sandy V.]

This sounds like Mississippi! Snow or ice one day and the 70s the next!

Seems to be universal this time of year for us. March and April are the ugliest months around here. While some places are lucky enough to have spring flowers blooming, everything is muddy and gray and we work toward consistently warm weather. However, our summers and falls are beautful and our winters are relatively mild (with the occasional snowstorm thrown in for good measure). Spring is the only season we have to slug through.

Both of my boys are overdue (Kodak and Bear). I can't get the low-cost spay/neuter people on the phone (since I have so many, that's who I use). I may have to break down and take them to my vet.

Yes, you're right - this is not a cheap procedure!!!

How very exciting at her age (or my age, for that matter! ). She really is fortunate. I know y'all are looking forward to joining her. Has she shown any signs of homesickness at all (I don't really know where she would have had time to fit it in! ).

She's hit a few homesick patches, but Skype makes a world of difference because we can actually see her and she can see us on the computer screen. Takes away a lot of the "out of sight" elements. We usually Skype once or twice a week, and it's worked out very well. Our computer is in the kitchen, and DH and I just pull up chairs and "chat" at her live picture on the screen. Pretty darned cool.

I just bought our airline tickets for Europe on Friday, and we are leaving on June 5th and returning on the 21st. We fly to Stockholm, and will eventually travel to Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, and the Rhine region. Will return from Frankfurt on the 21st. I am very excited but now a little overwhelmed with all the planning that remains to be done.

DD has this week and next of class and then a week of finals. Graduation is May 9th. She starts a two week rotation the following Monday, but fortunately, it's only 25 miles away.

I know you have told us before but I am brain damaged at the moment. Has she been officially accepted into Pharmacy School? Or is she already in a combination undergrad/grad degree program? Sorry, I am having a brain cramp and I don't recall.

You're getting within a little over a month before the wedding. I hope all is going smoothly. But you were so far ahead with your plans, I would be surprised if you have much to do. I talked to my sister-in-law last week, the one whose daughter is getting married in October and that DD will be a bridesmaid in the wedding. She said they have everything done except for the invitations. I was very impressed. Hope that if we cross that bridge with DD someday, I'll be half as organized as you folks have been. You are my inspiration!!!

So, gotta know . . . did the roommate take the shower food home, or did your DD get to actually eat some of her own leftovers?!?!? That is one rude girl. Is she also going to/attending pharmacy school?

 

[horseshowmom]

She's hit a few homesick patches, but Skype makes a world of difference because we can actually see her and she can see us on the computer screen. Takes away a lot of the "out of sight" elements. We usually Skype once or twice a week, and it's worked out very well. Our computer is in the kitchen, and DH and I just pull up chairs and "chat" at her live picture on the screen. Pretty darned cool.

I can see how that would make all the difference in the world.

I just bought our airline tickets for Europe on Friday, and we are leaving on June 5th and returning on the 21st. We fly to Stockholm, and will eventually travel to Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, and the Rhine region. Will return from Frankfurt on the 21st. I am very excited but now a little overwhelmed with all the planning that remains to be done.

I'm excited for you! While you'll be flying away, I'll be attending a rehearsal dinner (and trying not to cry ). Think of us on the 6th!

I know you have told us before but I am brain damaged at the moment. Has she been officially accepted into Pharmacy School? Or is she already in a combination undergrad/grad degree program? Sorry, I am having a brain cramp and I don't recall.

Normally, individuals apply for pharmacy school after completing 2 years of undergrad work (you start pharmacy school as a junior). These days, a lot of individuals applying actually already have a degree (bachelor's or even master's).

In DD's case, she was accepted as an early entry student when she entered her freshman year. That meant she was already formally accepted into pharmacy school (actually started some of her pharmacy classes her sophomore year). As long as her grades were acceptable and she made the requisite score on the PCAT, she didn't have to apply and was considered as already being accepted.

When she started, the Pharm. D. program took 6 years - 2 years of prerequisites (or in some cases, a prior degree as I mentioned before) plus 4 years of pharmacy school (which is what it will take her). Those starting now will have to go 7 years.

You're getting within a little over a month before the wedding. I hope all is going smoothly. But you were so far ahead with your plans, I would be surprised if you have much to do. I talked to my sister-in-law last week, the one whose daughter is getting married in October and that DD will be a bridesmaid in the wedding. She said they have everything done except for the invitations. I was very impressed. Hope that if we cross that bridge with DD someday, I'll be half as organized as you folks have been. You are my inspiration!!!

You don't have a choice. You HAVE to be, or you'll lose your mind!

Really though, ours has been easy. Invitations are out, and we're waiting on RSVPs now (we've gotten a few back but are waiting on quite a few more - they've got until May 2nd though).

So, gotta know . . . did the roommate take the shower food home, or did your DD get to actually eat some of her own leftovers?!?!? That is one rude girl. Is she also going to/attending pharmacy school?

Yep, she's also in pharmacy school, and they'll be living together next year in Jackson. Jackson isn't a great town to live in (crime is rampant), and we hate for DD to live alone. Also, since they'll both be married, it's convenient that they'll both have husbands coming down on weekends. Everybody else has made roommate arrangements.

When DD went to get some dip, the dip was in the fridge, but RM had locked the chips in her car!

But, here's how the punch situation worked out. DD and RM both left to come home Friday at the same time. RM mentioned that she and her DFi were coming back Saturday night. We had to go back to the university for DD's Rho Chi initiation banquet (pharmacy honors society) Friday night (DD came home to ride back with us so she wouldn't have to bring her car back alone that night - DFi was at MSU with the FFA).

After the banquet, we went back to DD's apartment to get her bridal shower gifts. DD looked in the fridge, and RM had left one of the gallon jugs of punch - most likely for RM and her DFi when they came back to the apt. on Saturday. DD took the gallon jug out and carried it home with us. She said that if the RM asked about it (which she didn't), she was going to tell her that since RM took everything else from both showers, surely she wasn't going to complain about a little punch.

Oh yeah, DD said that RM was furious because somebody gave her a book called, "Why Men Marry (not so nice word )"! I don't know whether they slipped it in at a shower or what...

 

[mamacatnv]

Oh dear, I am soooo behind........ I can't believe that the wedding is in a month or so and that our DS's are a few weeks away from completing their Freshman year!

Horseshowmom - I know the type of lab you are speaking of and they do have those huge heads, I think it is the European gene vs. the US gene or something. I am sure it is amusing to see Bear and Chachi go at it! Bet Chachi wins the majority of the time. We only have cats and they came from the animal shelter so they always came with a spay/neuter cert. as part of their adoption fee. Last summer I did the low cost for Deck'Ster since she didn't show up on the deck with a certificate

Yikes, the invites are out! Oh my this year has flown by. Congrats to DFI that is an amazing accomplishment and he should be very proud.

Sandy - I am so jealous, I want to go to Europe with you! Sounds like your DD is having the time of her life. Has she actually attended any classes in Denmark Glad you are digging out from your storm, we had that same storm last week but didn't get as much snow. Today it is supposed to be over 80! Which means it will snow again next week! Those wet spring storms usually really damage the trees around here. We don't have many trees so we notice.

Poor Pugs...........Simon the Fat Cat pee's on DH's bathrobe when ever he leaves it laying on the floor or over the bed onto the floor and Simon is fixed, he just has a "behavioral issue" per our vet Great a huge fat cat with behavioral issues...........

Hey, how are the fish?

The Greek week activities sound like a ton of fun! My DS has decided (at least this week) that he is going to go ahead and join Sig Ep. I guess he had a standing invite however it is, that it works.

Agnes: How is your DD doing?

Lets see, not much new around here. DS is dating, playing, working at the sporting goods store and now the water park is gearing up for summer, he is having a grand ole time. He has all his classes for next semester (that was a fisaco, but it has all settled down). He is going to explore one other major and that is wildlife conservation. Where that came from I am not sure. so far he has contemplated: Education to Health Ecology to Environmental Engineering (until he saw all the math) to now WildLife Conservation........... Good thing he is still undeclared! This is the whole reason he went undeclared so he could figure things out.

DD just finished Spring break and is headed back to school today.
The annual Earth Day party at our friends in N. California is this weekend. DS is not going, he chose to work as an excuse since Ex-Girly and her family usually attend. Her Mother lives in the same area of N. California and knows the people who host. (We do not want a repet of last 4th of July either) DS has no issue with her or her Mother it is her Step-Father who turns into a drunken idiot and DS is concerned he might not keep his thoughts to himself so he figured he would skip it this year. I will be whipping up my chinese chicken salad and we will head up there Saturday mid day. Can't wait! Peach Daquiries here I come!

Guess that is about it. You all have a good week!

 

[horseshowmom]

Horseshowmom - I know the type of lab you are speaking of and they do have those huge heads, I think it is the European gene vs. the US gene or something. I am sure it is amusing to see Bear and Chachi go at it! Bet Chachi wins the majority of the time.

Chachi is sooo funny growling and snapping at Bear when Bear annoys him too much or is all over him trying to play. Chachi is serious, and Bear pays zero attention to him!

We only have cats and they came from the animal shelter so they always came with a spay/neuter cert. as part of their adoption fee. Last summer I did the low cost for Deck'Ster since she didn't show up on the deck with a certificate

That was certainly inconsiderate of her!

If I can't get an appointment soon, I'll have to go the other route, but the Spay/Neuter Bus is so much cheaper and does the shots too for a very good price (they do charge by size, I should have had Bear done earlier ).

DD just finished Spring break and is headed back to school today.

Do you ever hear anything about the stomach aches anymore?

The annual Earth Day party at our friends in N. California is this weekend. DS is not going, he chose to work as an excuse since Ex-Girly and her family usually attend. Her Mother lives in the same area of N. California and knows the people who host. (We do not want a repet of last 4th of July either) DS has no issue with her or her Mother it is her Step-Father who turns into a drunken idiot and DS is concerned he might not keep his thoughts to himself so he figured he would skip it this year.

Now this is really encouraging to me. The fact that he's dating and making a conscious decision not to put himself in Ex-Girly's circle is a very good sign!

 

[Sandy V.]

Sandy - I am so jealous, I want to go to Europe with you! Sounds like your DD is having the time of her life. Has she actually attended any classes in Sweden

Yes, she has actually attended classes in Sweden, but I wondered for awhile myself. University there is so different from here in that you don't have much class discussion. The work is primarily reading the book and doing reports. Not so sure if it's really all that conducive to a great learning experience, but I guess you hafta be there.

You can come on the trip if you can figure out European train schedules for me - how about that!!?!?!

Glad you are digging out from your storm, we had that same storm last week but didn't get as much snow. Today it is supposed to be over 80! Which means it will snow again next week! Those wet spring storms usually really damage the trees around here. We don't have many trees so we notice.

It is so mushy here today. DS commented that last Thursday in Boulder, it was like the weather gods tipped over a great big slushie on the streets there. It was pure mush!!

Poor Pugs...........Simon the Fat Cat pee's on DH's bathrobe when ever he leaves it laying on the floor or over the bed onto the floor and Simon is fixed, he just has a "behavioral issue" per our vet Great a huge fat cat with behavioral issues...........

If the pugs keep peeing on things in the house, I smell trouble for them!!! Simon sounds like he's got significant "attitude". I like that!!

Hey, how are the fish?

Fish are doing well. We just added two cardinalfish yesterday. They are black and white with these spiky things coming out of their heads. We named them Wolverine and Magneto. We sort of have an efficient system of maintaining the tank, so it's not too bad to do upkeep.

The Greek week activities sound like a ton of fun! My DS has decided (at least this week) that he is going to go ahead and join Sig Ep. I guess he had a standing invite however it is, that it works.

Very cool!!! So our sons will be "brothers" after all.

Lets see, not much new around here. DS is dating, playing, working at the sporting goods store and now the water park is gearing up for summer, he is having a grand ole time. He has all his classes for next semester (that was a fisaco, but it has all settled down). He is going to explore one other major and that is wildlife conservation. Where that came from I am not sure. so far he has contemplated: Education to Health Ecology to Environmental Engineering (until he saw all the math) to now WildLife Conservation........... Good thing he is still undeclared! This is the whole reason he went undeclared so he could figure things out.

That's half of the purpose of that first year, or even the first two years. You need the time to really figure out what you like, and what you don't like!!! Sounds like he's figuring it out. DS has his classes for next year as well. Chemistry, Plant Anatomy, a Philosophy clas and one on the Vikings! Glad he's taking the science classes and not me!!

DD just finished Spring break and is headed back to school today.

You haven't said any more about vomiting incidents. I hope that those are a distant memory now. Hope all is going well for her!!!

The annual Earth Day party at our friends in N. California is this weekend. DS is not going, he chose to work as an excuse since Ex-Girly and her family usually attend. Her Mother lives in the same area of N. California and knows the people who host. (We do not want a repet of last 4th of July either) DS has no issue with her or her Mother it is her Step-Father who turns into a drunken idiot and DS is concerned he might not keep his thoughts to himself so he figured he would skip it this year. I will be whipping up my chinese chicken salad and we will head up there Saturday mid day. Can't wait! Peach Daquiries here I come!

Sounds like a lot of fun. I think your son is smart for staying away. You mix alcohol and a (step)parent with a potential reason to be peeved, and it's a recipe for potential disaster. The last thing your DS needs is to be reamed by this guy in front of a whole bunch of other people.

Guess that is about it. You all have a good week!

You too!!!