Yes, I am fine thank you. As for "gearing up" for the "big one" as they keep on saying, of course, you always have to be ready anytime - unlike a tornado, hurricane, typhoon, etc...you can never predict when it can happen. That is what makes earthquakes so frightening.
Shakin' Seacrest
Don't worry too much Trix. I found the gems, but not the specific ones that you asked for. We did our best - and got 5 of them, but they are pretty much totally different then what you wanted.
Seriously, we were crouched over those bins for almost an hour. TWICE! It was crazy. We went at the beginning of the week and didn't see that many options, so we left and went back later in the week thinking maybe that it would be stocked -but NOPE. Bob made the comment that he was a grown-@** man on a scavenger hunt for princess jewels.
He was just kidding though. He's a trooper.
Oh goodness, I never would have asked you if I knew it was going to be so difficult! 
Trix, RF - I am dying to know what princess jewels are. . .
RF...
You are SAFE!!!
Seacrest
I think the MAYers MAY watch too much reality TV!
If you get the house... the bad 'Naners have been working on a special presentation for you... so get ready.
Lake-- I'm hoping you're able to sleep tonight!
So.....
My news for the day.....
In 36 days...
I will be
IN.................
MAUI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark did it!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!! He won the incentive trip!
I am so excited for him and proud.
So.... excuse my exuberance- ya'll won't be able to stand me for a month or so.
Jo
.. I can hardly wait!!!! Thanks Jo!!!
Well, I officially can't live with my parents anymore.
After a week of blissful alone time, Bob and I have decided that we need to get out of that house ASAP. We can't take the fighting, drinking and disrespect that we get there. I'm done with it. I don't care about 'getting ahead' anymore. I'll just have to work my way up like everyone else in the world.
We are hopefully going to look at a house tonight that we really like. It's in a great location and although it's a 1/2 duplex and that's exactly what I was looking for - we both know that this isn't going to be our 'forever' house.
I need some serious Pixie Dust....
MAYbe this month will be lucky for us too.
Glad you got home safe and sound, definitely wish I would have had some more time with y'all. We just made the offer.
The sellers have to let us know tomorrow by 9 pm.
So stay tuned.
Yes, I am fine thank you. As for "gearing up" for the "big one" as they keep on saying, of course, you always have to be ready anytime - unlike a tornado, hurricane, typhoon, etc...you can never predict when it can happen. That is what makes earthquakes so frightening.
Shakin' Seacrest
Lake-- I'm hoping you're able to sleep tonight!
Hey Shaky...er, I mean, SEA... how'd you drive on a moving freeway?
So... Idol??? Anyone??????????
We voted a hundred times at least. My cell, MCat's cell and Home phone.
So.....
My news for the day.....
In 36 days...
I will be
IN.................
MAUI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark did it!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!! He won the incentive trip!
I am so excited for him and proud.
So.... excuse my exuberance- ya'll won't be able to stand me for a month or so.
Jo
I just want it to stop on my day off, Thursday so we can go to one of the water parks.
Lake-- I'm hoping you're able to sleep tonight!
Hey Shaky...er, I mean, SEA... how'd you drive on a moving freeway?
So... Idol??? Anyone??????????
We voted a hundred times at least. My cell, MCat's cell and Home phone.
So.....
My news for the day.....
In 36 days...
I will be
IN.................
MAUI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark did it!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!! He won the incentive trip!
I am so excited for him and proud.
So.... excuse my exuberance- ya'll won't be able to stand me for a month or so.
Jo
That sure is scary. 
In mouse-related news.....Our unseasonably warm weather of last week has led to the monsoon-like weather of this week. We've had considerable rain the last 3 days straight for the most part. It's been a lot of fun for me, cause I love working outside when its raining. I'm like a 3-year old stomping around in puddles
Here's a pic from tonight, when I first walked in the door to my apartment after work. I'm half in costume. It's hard to tell, but I was literally dripping water from head to toe. Thank goodness for rain gear and my Keens
But you just never know if the rain is accurate or not because they call for it nearly everyday down there! Hope things dry up for your day off! Great picture! 
We just made the offer.
The sellers have to let us know tomorrow by 9 pm.
So stay tuned.
Yes, I am fine thank you. As for "gearing up" for the "big one" as they keep on saying, of course, you always have to be ready anytime - unlike a tornado, hurricane, typhoon, etc...you can never predict when it can happen. That is what makes earthquakes so frightening.
Shakin' Seacrest
Oh my word...I don't know what to say except that I'm sorry! It wasn't supposed to be hard.
Would it make DH feel better if he got to keep one of the jewels?
In 36 days...
I will be
IN.................
MAUI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark did it!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!! He won the incentive trip!
I am so excited for him and proud.
Jo
You should be proud!!!! 
Good luck with finding a new living situation. It is the month of the MAYers, so ANYTHING is possible
In mouse-related news.....Our unseasonably warm weather of last week has led to the monsoon-like weather of this week. We've had considerable rain the last 3 days straight for the most part. It's been a lot of fun for me, cause I love working outside when its raining. I'm like a 3-year old stomping around in puddles
Here's a pic from tonight, when I first walked in the door to my apartment after work. I'm half in costume. It's hard to tell, but I was literally dripping water from head to toe. Thank goodness for rain gear and my Keens
And I'm glad I got out of there just in time! Although after I stopped being crabby about the rain - splashing in puddles was half the fun!
YAY ~ For a beautiful day in MAYerland!! Mornin MAYers!
Sea's driving on jello,
Sulley's pretending to be Noah,
Shelly's sunning herself,
Lake's awaiting her Bad 'Naner jig,
Not sure where NC is- but she's probably working out, 'cause she's faithful like that-
Trixie's practicing her Princess Wave,
Mari's probably shopping... Hi Mari!
RF's making everyone wait with bated breath for her trip report... why let a little thing like work get in your way, RF???
And I'm practicing my hula lessons....
It's a beautiful day in MAYerLand!!!!
jo
Mornin MAYers!
Sea's driving on jello,
Sulley's pretending to be Noah,
Shelly's sunning herself,
Lake's awaiting her Bad 'Naner jig,
Not sure where NC is- but she's probably working out, 'cause she's faithful like that-
Trixie's practicing her Princess Wave,
Mari's probably shopping... Hi Mari!
RF's making everyone wait with bated breath for her trip report... why let a little thing like work get in your way, RF???
And I'm practicing my hula lessons....
It's a beautiful day in MAYerLand!!!!
jo
I have a little bit of bragging to do if you all don't mind! I know you don't, you are the best friends ever!
We got a letter in the mail yesterday from the school saying that DS10 is the 2008/2009 Principal's Award winner from his class. He will receive an award at the school's Award Ceremony next Thursday. Criteria for the award is - working hard, trying his best, being a friend, being respectful, responsible, and safe. It says - your child is being recognized for demonstrating at school the work ethics and manners you have instilled in him at home. I am so proud of him! It is a surprise, so he knows nothing about it. They sent the letter to us so we would be able to plan to come to the Awards Ceremony that morning. That was the one thing I wasn't planning on attending over the next few weeks! He is in 4th grade and the awards ceremony mostly consists of awards for 5th and 6th graders. I'm glad they sent it! He is going to be so surprised, I definitely want to be there to see his reaction!
I have a little bit of bragging to do if you all don't mind! I know you don't, you are the best friends ever!
We got a letter in the mail yesterday from the school saying that DS10 is the 2008/2009 Principal's Award winner from his class. He will receive an award at the school's Award Ceremony next Thursday. Criteria for the award is - working hard, trying his best, being a friend, being respectful, responsible, and safe. It says - your child is being recognized for demonstrating at school the work ethics and manners you have instilled in him at home. I am so proud of him! It is a surprise, so he knows nothing about it. They sent the letter to us so we would be able to plan to come to the Awards Ceremony that morning. That was the one thing I wasn't planning on attending over the next few weeks! He is in 4th grade and the awards ceremony mostly consists of awards for 5th and 6th graders. I'm glad they sent it! He is going to be so surprised, I definitely want to be there to see his reaction!
.that is as much of a reward for you as it is for him.
We got a letter in the mail yesterday from the school saying that DS10 is the 2008/2009 Principal's Award winner from his class. He will receive an award at the school's Award Ceremony next Thursday. Criteria for the award is - working hard, trying his best, being a friend, being respectful, responsible, and safe. It says - your child is being recognized for demonstrating at school the work ethics and manners you have instilled in him at home. I am so proud of him! It is a surprise, so he knows nothing about it. They sent the letter to us so we would be able to plan to come to the Awards Ceremony that morning. That was the one thing I wasn't planning on attending over the next few weeks! He is in 4th grade and the awards ceremony mostly consists of awards for 5th and 6th graders. I'm glad they sent it! He is going to be so surprised, I definitely want to be there to see his reaction!
