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Title: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 20, 2013, 09:17:54 PM
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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 20, 2013, 09:22:36 PM
Hey my cyber friends!

Prayers out to Oklahoma- I hate tornadoes...


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 20, 2013, 09:52:25 PM
Hey my cyber friends!

Prayers out to Oklahoma- I hate tornadoes...

Been watching the tornado and KFOR-TV stream since before the tornado touched down today.

Just devastating. Cannot imagine what these folks are going through. Little kids at school missing.

There are no words.

Refreshes our perspective on what is important. We tend to forget until we witness tragedies such as this.

Red Cross is accepting donations by going to http://redcross.org  or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate 10 dollars.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 20, 2013, 09:53:16 PM
Babybear, great to see you!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Babybear on May 20, 2013, 09:55:02 PM
Admire your timing.

I had posted on the last thread but somehow my post was the last one before changing to a new one.  However..........

I just wanted to tell 4Donks that I admire her bravery and courage.  I have survived lung cancer ten years now.  I know that she had a previous encounter with the big "C"
and won. She can do it again with her attitude and with the support of her family and her friends here.

I hope this stays here long enough for her to see it.  I had thought I had been banned and really didn't even remember my password but I found where I had written it down years ago.  Hello to all of you and

God Bless.

Carol


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on May 20, 2013, 10:03:42 PM
 ::HelloKitty::  Hi Babybear!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 20, 2013, 11:12:47 PM
So good to see you Baby Bear. ::HelloKitty::  Hope to see more of you.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 20, 2013, 11:14:41 PM
Prayers for all the families in Oklahoma.  Watching the news all night. So sad.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on May 21, 2013, 12:04:37 AM
Prayers for all the families in Oklahoma.  Watching the news all night. So sad.

I've just read there are 51 deaths reported , with 20 of them children.  The toll is expected to rise.   ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 21, 2013, 01:49:26 AM
Prayers for all the families in Oklahoma.  Watching the news all night. So sad.

I've just read there are 51 deaths reported , with 20 of them children.  The toll is expected to rise.   ::MonkeyNoNo::

I heard that there were another 40 bodies being transported. If that's true it will be 91. I am afraid these are the rest of the third graders and teachers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on May 21, 2013, 06:58:28 AM
Oklahoma just saddens me so much. Watching the interviews of the people that lost everything ... so sad.

I am off to a field trip to the zoo with the youngest and my nieces for school. Severe weather expected again for us. Pray that we do not get it!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on May 21, 2013, 06:37:07 PM
Babybear Hi !!!!

After our trouble with tornadoes my heart goes out to all those suffering right now. ::MonkeyAngel::

Didn't have a treatment yesterday because they were doing some construction at the cancer center so I got a long weekend.  ::donkey3::

First time in my life I now have a scale and have to keep track of my weight. The dogs are facinated with it...doesn't take much.  ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 21, 2013, 11:10:49 PM
Babybear Hi !!!!

After our trouble with tornadoes my heart goes out to all those suffering right now. ::MonkeyAngel::

Didn't have a treatment yesterday because they were doing some construction at the cancer center so I got a long weekend.  ::donkey3::

First time in my life I now have a scale and have to keep track of my weight. The dogs are facinated with it...doesn't take much.  ::germanshep::
Praying for you every day.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on May 22, 2013, 10:19:11 PM
Thanks Sister...I think of you Connie, George and Belle often.

Got weighed today and any loss was negligible.. ::donkey3::
Fancy has claimed the scale as hers and won't let any of the dogs near it. She perches on it like a 5 lb vulture...too cute.
Tomorrow I have chemo drip while they do the radiation..double whammy but that's one more crossed off. ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 22, 2013, 11:38:37 PM
Thanks Sister...I think of you Connie, George and Belle often.

Got weighed today and any loss was negligible.. ::donkey3::
Fancy has claimed the scale as hers and won't let any of the dogs near it. She perches on it like a 5 lb vulture...too cute.
Tomorrow I have chemo drip while they do the radiation..double whammy but that's one more crossed off. ::MonkeyDance::

Will be thinking of you all day tomorrow, 4 Donks.

Good work on the weight. Keep it up!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 23, 2013, 08:34:20 AM
Thanks Sister...I think of you Connie, George and Belle often.

Got weighed today and any loss was negligible.. ::donkey3::
Fancy has claimed the scale as hers and won't let any of the dogs near it. She perches on it like a 5 lb vulture...too cute.
Tomorrow I have chemo drip while they do the radiation..double whammy but that's one more crossed off. ::MonkeyDance::

That is good news 4Donks. Remember eat, eat. That is cute that Fancy has decided the scale is hers.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Continued prayers & Hugs headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 23, 2013, 08:35:26 AM
Sister hows Belle doing?  How are you doing?  Prayers for you Connie & George.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 23, 2013, 08:49:06 AM
Hi friends..
Hubs, Molly and I are at the lake in the Ozarks.
We had to put Benji down on Monday. He had a cancerous tumor near his heart. We knew something was not right for the last fe months and we were right. Sad but it was time and I know that we were doing the  right thing so tht makes it easier.

4 Donks....positive vibes coming your way.
Sister, so happy to see Belle's video of her successful training...way to go Belle!
Brandi, loved your artwork for JSM and CC 's little nephews...such a sad occasion made so beautiful by you. You are a sweetheart...

Happy birthday Green Eyes and Babs.
Good thoughts to all my monkey friends...you fill a lot of hours for me!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 23, 2013, 08:51:33 AM
Hi ::HelloKitty::  Son went back home on Tuesday. I was very sad to see him leave. The house is so quiet without him and his fur babies Buddy & Elvis. It was wonderful that he was able to stay with us a month. He almost decided to move here. But wasn't  sure he was ready to leave all his friends. ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 23, 2013, 08:56:14 AM
Hi Cookie! ::HelloKitty::

Have a safe and restful weekend at the lake!

Shout to 4Donks this morning as she undergoes another treatment.  Guess all her pups are at home "weighing" in?

Working both my little jobs today and then we are headed to the coast with my daughter and her hubs, and the other daughter and her roommate.  Chubbie and the criminal will stay here with my son.

It pains me to say we have a place very close to where the young child drowned last weekend in Orange Beach.  I can't stop thinking about his family.

Of course, I will lurk while away... ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 23, 2013, 08:57:03 AM
Hi friends..
Hubs, Molly and I are at the lake in the Ozarks.
We had to put Benji down on Monday. He had a cancerous tumor near his heart. We knew something was not right for the last fe months and we were right. Sad but it was time and I know that we were doing the  right thing so tht makes it easier.

4 Donks....positive vibes coming your way.
Sister, so happy to see Belle's video of her successful training...way to go Belle!
Brandi, loved your artwork for JSM and CC 's little nephews...such a sad occasion made so beautiful by you. You are a sweetheart...

Happy birthday Green Eyes and Babs.
Good thoughts to all my monkey friends...you fill a lot of hours for me!

So sorry to hear about Benji ::MonkeyAngel:: RIP Benji  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope you have a wonderful time on your trip.  Thank you for the Birthday wishes. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 23, 2013, 08:59:47 AM
Cookie,

Sorry about Benji.  But glad you are at peace with the decision. 

A good friend had to make the same call recently, and it always is heartbreaking.

Give Mollie an extra hug.

Ha - I remind the Criminal each day tHat every day is a gift to her.  She has survived rat poisoning and runs from the law about the biting...she is under house arrest for her days remaining. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 23, 2013, 09:06:34 AM
Hi Cookie! ::HelloKitty::

Have a safe and restful weekend at the lake!

Shout to 4Donks this morning as she undergoes another treatment.  Guess all her pups are at home "weighing" in?

Working both my little jobs today and then we are headed to the coast with my daughter and her hubs, and the other daughter and her roommate.  Chubbie and the criminal will stay here with my son.

It pains me to say we have a place very close to where the young child drowned last weekend in Orange Beach.  I can't stop thinking about his family.

Of course, I will lurk while away... ::MonkeyKiss::

Have a wonderful trip Caddy.  I was so sad to hear the little guy drowned. I was hoping they would find him alive.
Knowing the area and having it happen so close to your own property just makes it so much worse.  ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 23, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Has anyone heard from Trimm lately?  Really miss her and hope all is well.

Green Eyes, I know what you mean about a quiet house.  Moved George back to my little house and he cried because he was "home."  Still need some more work done from the hurricane damage, but nothing the workers can't do with him there.  Now the house is quiet.  Truthfully, I love it.  I am glad he could stay here and it will mean more work for me to drive to where he is, but at least I am not listening throughout the night for his coughing and having so many people coming and going.  I've just had to hand this over to the Lord to watch over him.

It's one more week and Belle should graduate.  I have missed her something terrible.  The latest picture shows her in a down/stay with a cat sitting right there.  Dear me, what a pleasure it will be to have a stress-free dog.  George grew to love her and wants "visitation rights."  That's so funny.   ::germanshep::

4 Donks, I keep praying for your strength and courage.  I got kinda tickled in my prayers last night.  I asked God to take some of my fat and give it to you.  I burst out laughing.  Thank goodness our God has a wonderful sense of humor and He knew I meant no disrespect.  So funny about Fancy guarding the scales.

Cookie, I am so sorry about Benji.  I know how painful such decisions are, but I am mighty glad you have Molly dog and that she has become such a good puppy.  Have a relaxing time in the Ozarks.  How long are you staying?  I really need to get away for a few days and am thinking about going to the mountains myself.  Deep Creek Lake is driveable so I may do that.  Can't decide whether to take Connie or not.  Being a bit selfish I know.

Babybear, good to see you again.  Glad everything is ok.

TBM, yes it is so sad about the folks in Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.  Hurricanes like we have are bad, but at least we usually get a lot of warning.  I think if I lived there I would have to have one of those below ground cellars.  But folks do the best they can and my heart is aching for them.

Brandi, how is Brandi?  Did I thank you for all the hard work on the video of Belle?  Thank you.  You're the bestest!

JSM and CC, I know this is a sad time in your life.  I feel your pain.  When I was a young woman they didn't allow for mothers to see the babies or have funerals.  So I wait for the day when God will introduce me to my two children I never saw.  They were born at different times, but I named them Abigail and Josiah.  You and your sister are in my prayers as well.

Babs, happy belated birthday!  Hope it was a yummy one!

Muffy   ::bee::  thanks for all you do.

Well, time for another cup of coffee.  If I missed anyone, I apologize.

Blessings to all.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 23, 2013, 09:30:32 AM
I had put our name in to get a King Charles Cavalier puppy a few weeks ago, thinking we would have 3 dogs for awhile but now it will be 2. I really do not want another puppy but I am planning on Molly being a big help with this one. She will play with her and be her playmate so it probably won't be as bad as Molly was. She is the best dog ever now! We love her madly.
Puppy won't be joining us until about July 11th which will be great as I have a few vacations planned before that time...not looking forward to puppy days again.
Her name is going to be Ruby...for now...will decide when I meet her.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 12:42:25 PM
Hi friends..
Hubs, Molly and I are at the lake in the Ozarks.
We had to put Benji down on Monday. He had a cancerous tumor near his heart. We knew something was not right for the last fe months and we were right. Sad but it was time and I know that we were doing the  right thing so tht makes it easier.

4 Donks....positive vibes coming your way.
Sister, so happy to see Belle's video of her successful training...way to go Belle!
Brandi, loved your artwork for JSM and CC 's little nephews...such a sad occasion made so beautiful by you. You are a sweetheart...

Happy birthday Green Eyes and Babs.
Good thoughts to all my monkey friends...you fill a lot of hours for me!

I had an idea it was close to Benji's time. Knowing you did the right thing for him makes it a bit easier to let him go, I hope. Bless Benji's little soul.

Hope you are having a good time at the Ozarks!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 05:13:31 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Has anyone heard from Trimm lately?  Really miss her and hope all is well.

Green Eyes, I know what you mean about a quiet house.  Moved George back to my little house and he cried because he was "home."  Still need some more work done from the hurricane damage, but nothing the workers can't do with him there.  Now the house is quiet.  Truthfully, I love it.  I am glad he could stay here and it will mean more work for me to drive to where he is, but at least I am not listening throughout the night for his coughing and having so many people coming and going.  I've just had to hand this over to the Lord to watch over him.

It's one more week and Belle should graduate.  I have missed her something terrible.  The latest picture shows her in a down/stay with a cat sitting right there.  Dear me, what a pleasure it will be to have a stress-free dog.  George grew to love her and wants "visitation rights."  That's so funny.   ::germanshep::

4 Donks, I keep praying for your strength and courage.  I got kinda tickled in my prayers last night.  I asked God to take some of my fat and give it to you.  I burst out laughing.  Thank goodness our God has a wonderful sense of humor and He knew I meant no disrespect.  So funny about Fancy guarding the scales.

Cookie, I am so sorry about Benji.  I know how painful such decisions are, but I am mighty glad you have Molly dog and that she has become such a good puppy.  Have a relaxing time in the Ozarks.  How long are you staying?  I really need to get away for a few days and am thinking about going to the mountains myself.  Deep Creek Lake is driveable so I may do that.  Can't decide whether to take Connie or not.  Being a bit selfish I know.

Babybear, good to see you again.  Glad everything is ok.

TBM, yes it is so sad about the folks in Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.  Hurricanes like we have are bad, but at least we usually get a lot of warning.  I think if I lived there I would have to have one of those below ground cellars.  But folks do the best they can and my heart is aching for them.

Brandi, how is Brandi?  Did I thank you for all the hard work on the video of Belle?  Thank you.  You're the bestest!

JSM and CC, I know this is a sad time in your life.  I feel your pain.  When I was a young woman they didn't allow for mothers to see the babies or have funerals.  So I wait for the day when God will introduce me to my two children I never saw.  They were born at different times, but I named them Abigail and Josiah.  You and your sister are in my prayers as well.

Babs, happy belated birthday!  Hope it was a yummy one!

Muffy   ::bee::  thanks for all you do.

Well, time for another cup of coffee.  If I missed anyone, I apologize.

Blessings to all.



(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image67.png~original)

Here's the latest picture of Belle for everyone to see.

She is going to graduate Magna Cum Laude I bet!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 23, 2013, 05:31:25 PM
brandi - The picture of Belle is precious!

Sister, I believe you have you a beautiful AND smart pup!

I know you can not wait to get her home!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 23, 2013, 05:36:49 PM
brandi - The picture of Belle is precious!

Sister, I believe you have you a beautiful AND smart pup!

I know you can not wait to get her home!!
Thanks caddy -- she still has much to learn.  In another picture with another dog, the cat is rubbing up against that dog.  Now, when I see that --- it will be time to bring her home.  Gosh, I thought it was one more week -- it's actually 2.  Time is dragging.
 ::germanshep::
 ::dogwag::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 23, 2013, 05:39:21 PM
I had put our name in to get a King Charles Cavalier puppy a few weeks ago, thinking we would have 3 dogs for awhile but now it will be 2. I really do not want another puppy but I am planning on Molly being a big help with this one. She will play with her and be her playmate so it probably won't be as bad as Molly was. She is the best dog ever now! We love her madly.
Puppy won't be joining us until about July 11th which will be great as I have a few vacations planned before that time...not looking forward to puppy days again.
Her name is going to be Ruby...for now...will decide when I meet her.
oh Cookie, I think they are one of the most beautiful dogs in the whole world!  and they are suppose to be so very smart -- good bloodlines and all that.  Good for you!
 ::dogwag::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 23, 2013, 05:47:57 PM
Thanks Brandi for Belle's latest picture!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on May 23, 2013, 07:42:09 PM
JSM and CC,

Dropped in to tell you thoughtful, Monkeys, how much I love you, all of you. 

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 08:27:24 PM
brandi - The picture of Belle is precious!

Sister, I believe you have you a beautiful AND smart pup!

I know you can not wait to get her home!!

Just want to tell you how much I love hearing you talk about the Criminal. LOL

You make me laugh all the time!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 08:53:08 PM
Thanks Brandi for Belle's latest picture!
 ::germanshep::

You're always welcome!

I think this is the picture you were mentioning above. Dog looks like he/she is trying so hard (and succeeding) to ignore the cat. Even if it meant turning his/her head! heh

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image86.png~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 08:54:59 PM
Been thinking of you today, 4 Donks!

Hope your day was tolerable.

 ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 23, 2013, 08:59:28 PM
Thanks Brandi for Belle's latest picture!
 ::germanshep::

You're always welcome!

I think this is the picture you were mentioning above. Dog looks like he/she is trying so hard (and succeeding) to ignore the cat. Even if it meant turning his/her head! heh

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image86.png~original)

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 23, 2013, 09:35:35 PM
brandi - The picture of Belle is precious!

Sister, I believe you have you a beautiful AND smart pup!

I know you can not wait to get her home!!

Just want to tell you how much I love hearing you talk about the Criminal. LOL

You make me laugh all the time!


 ::MonkeyHaHa::
How sweet of you to acknowledge me and the Criminal!

We have discovered her "hair"  in a spot on the foyer rug where she is not allowed to be.
She obviously lays there while we are gone for the day .

I need to learn how to post pics of her - she is so pretty - but looks are deceiving.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on May 23, 2013, 10:44:43 PM
Been thinking of you today, 4 Donks!

Hope your day was tolerable.

 ::donkey3::

Another day and two treatment bite the dust. ::MonkeyGavel::  Just keeping on keeping on. ::donkey3::

Cookie so sorry about your pup.
Cadillac..sounds like your guys would fit in here but only if they can duplicate the 5 lb. vulture pose. ::MonkeyJnBox::
Sister..send the extra weight this way...all donations appreciated.
Brandi do you think you could add a halo over Lumps in the avatar ?  TIA


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 11:09:30 PM
Been thinking of you today, 4 Donks!

Hope your day was tolerable.

 ::donkey3::

Another day and two treatment bite the dust. ::MonkeyGavel::  Just keeping on keeping on. ::donkey3::

Cookie so sorry about your pup.
Cadillac..sounds like your guys would fit in here but only if they can duplicate the 5 lb. vulture pose. ::MonkeyJnBox::
Sister..send the extra weight this way...all donations appreciated.
Brandi do you think you could add a halo over Lumps in the avatar ?  TIA

Sure, I can, 4 Donks. Good idea!

I'll post it here when it's done. Before I go to bed tonight.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 23, 2013, 11:17:26 PM
brandi - The picture of Belle is precious!

Sister, I believe you have you a beautiful AND smart pup!

I know you can not wait to get her home!!

Just want to tell you how much I love hearing you talk about the Criminal. LOL

You make me laugh all the time!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Me too


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 23, 2013, 11:41:44 PM
Been thinking of you today, 4 Donks!

Hope your day was tolerable.

 ::donkey3::

Another day and two treatment bite the dust. ::MonkeyGavel::  Just keeping on keeping on. ::donkey3::

Cookie so sorry about your pup.
Cadillac..sounds like your guys would fit in here but only if they can duplicate the 5 lb. vulture pose. ::MonkeyJnBox::
Sister..send the extra weight this way...all donations appreciated.
Brandi do you think you could add a halo over Lumps in the avatar ?  TIA

Sure, I can, 4 Donks. Good idea!

I'll post it here when it's done. Before I go to bed tonight.

Here we go. Animated halo:

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/4donks-real-tractor2.gif~original)
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/4donks-real-tractor2.gif~original

Understated, non-animated halo:

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/4donks-real-tractor3.gif~original)
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/4donks-real-tractor3.gif~original

RIP, Lumps!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on May 24, 2013, 03:21:19 AM
Been thinking of you today, 4 Donks!

Hope your day was tolerable.

 ::donkey3::

Another day and two treatment bite the dust. ::MonkeyGavel::  Just keeping on keeping on. ::donkey3::

Cookie so sorry about your pup.
Cadillac..sounds like your guys would fit in here but only if they can duplicate the 5 lb. vulture pose. ::MonkeyJnBox::
Sister..send the extra weight this way...all donations appreciated.
Brandi do you think you could add a halo over Lumps in the avatar ?  TIA

Sure, I can, 4 Donks. Good idea!

I'll post it here when it's done. Before I go to bed tonight.


You're the best...I couldn't take the "Lumps" out of the 4 donks cause he's still here with us .


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 24, 2013, 10:10:16 AM
Brandi, good job on the avatar for 4Donks.
You sure know how to work your magic!
 ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 24, 2013, 01:45:34 PM
Brandi, good job on the avatar for 4Donks.
You sure know how to work your magic!
 ::monkeyflag3::

Thanks, Sister.

Just wait until you see Belle in her graduation cap and carrying her diploma!

I hear she is going to graduate in a couple of weeks.

She is being fitted for the graduation attire as we speak. LOL

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 24, 2013, 01:53:54 PM
Green Eyes, I just want to thank you for your kind words.

Been so busy lately I have had no time to adequately reply.

Just know you are appreciated!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 24, 2013, 02:42:44 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 24, 2013, 03:52:18 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::

LOL about Cad. Brandi chases and catches all sorts of bugs. We just look at each other and say, "extra protein!"

And I have had to tell her, "No!" when a bee flies near her. She actually minds me on that. So I hear your concern about it having been a bee!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Oh, and no offense to Muffy.  ::bee::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on May 25, 2013, 06:36:53 AM
 ::monkeyflag3::Everyone have a safe weekend  ::monkeyflag3::

God bless our military,,,,past, present and future.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 25, 2013, 11:23:19 AM
::monkeyflag3::Everyone have a safe weekend  ::monkeyflag3::

God bless our military,,,,past, present and future.

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 25, 2013, 11:40:08 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

4Donks  ::MonkeyDance:: two more treatments down.  ::MonkeyDance::

Brandi  ::MonkeyAngel::

Cad  at least Chubs doesn't bring them to you.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  I don't know how many times I have gone out the door and had gifts left for me.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Cookie hope you are enjoying your trip. ::monkeywine2::

Muffy  ::bee::  Hope you are doing well.

Sister Belle will be home in no time. ::germanshep::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on May 25, 2013, 11:57:03 AM
 ::HelloKitty:: GE ::bee::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 25, 2013, 12:56:05 PM
::HelloKitty:: GE ::bee::

 ::HelloKitty:: Muffy ::bee:: Did you get any of the rain yesterday?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on May 25, 2013, 02:02:17 PM
::HelloKitty:: GE ::bee::

 ::HelloKitty:: Muffy ::bee:: Did you get any of the rain yesterday?

 ::MonkeyRain::  Yes indeedy GE,  I got rain yesterday.  And last night.  And it's raining today.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  I think it's trying to catch up.   ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 25, 2013, 03:27:22 PM
::HelloKitty:: GE ::bee::

 ::HelloKitty:: Muffy ::bee:: Did you get any of the rain yesterday?

 ::MonkeyRain::  Yes indeedy GE,  I got rain yesterday.  And last night.  And it's raining today.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  I think it's trying to catch up.   ::MonkeyJnBox::

We have gotten a few sprinkles but no real rain. Had lots of thunder and wind last night but that was all.  Have had a few sprinkles today but no real rain. It keeps going north and south of us. But not complaining The bad stuff can stay away from us. Glad you are getting rain. We need it.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:08:48 AM

Thanks everyone -- Brandi, you know where to look for pictures of Belle at school (I think).  She is learning her down/stay.
Miss her so much, but will be delighted when she graduates.
 ::germanshep::

I have been peeking in on everyone.  4Donks you remain in my prayers, Benji, and Sister, too.  I could not remain on the internet on my old computer.  Got a new one with Windows 8.  I am having so much trouble!!!  I keep getting booted and cannot stay on the internet!  Letters keep shrinking, I keep seeing the desktop, all kinds of stuff.  You are all in my prayers.  I am happy for you TBM.  Also, I had my Dad moved to another room.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Bearly  - Windows8 can be confusing.  If you click on the icon that says DESKTOP (marked with the red arrow) you will get a screen that looks more like what your desktop used to look like.   ::MonkeyCool::

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Windows8_zps31ac409c.jpg)

The desktop keeps popping up.  On the bottom right hand side, if your cursor hits it instead of the arrow, even if it just sits above it, it will switch to desktop from the internet.  Also things shrink and get bigger constantly.   I have to keep setting it back to 100% to see it.  It is a pain!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:11:59 AM


I've had a problem signing into the site but apparently can do it with the desk top computer not the laptop or phone.

I told Green Eyes about my run in with the weight police, they are upset because I lost 7 1/2 lbs. this week. I have been told to eat 2500 calories a day  ::piggy:: and they don't care if it's a balanced diet...they want calories.  She suggested some of you could give me some ideas on what to eat. I can't have anything like thin liquids because I aspirate and nothing crunchy or hard because I can't swallow it.....a royal pain I've become.

I do keep all monkeys ( and families ) in need in my prayers.

Cake and those soft cookies they sell at Walmart with the sweet icing!  Bisquick has "Impossible Quiche" that makes it's own crust and you can throw just about anything in it.  Of course, if you are not thinking healthy, Fast Food is probably the quickest way to eat 2500 calories a day easily!





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:16:37 AM
Thanks Sister...I think of you Connie, George and Belle often.

Got weighed today and any loss was negligible.. ::donkey3::
Fancy has claimed the scale as hers and won't let any of the dogs near it. She perches on it like a 5 lb vulture...too cute.
Tomorrow I have chemo drip while they do the radiation..double whammy but that's one more crossed off. ::MonkeyDance::

Love your strength!  Glad to hear about the weight and also to hear one more is crossed off.  Fancy cracks me up.  You are in my prayers.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:19:31 AM
Hi friends..
Hubs, Molly and I are at the lake in the Ozarks.
We had to put Benji down on Monday. He had a cancerous tumor near his heart. We knew something was not right for the last fe months and we were right. Sad but it was time and I know that we were doing the  right thing so tht makes it easier.

4 Donks....positive vibes coming your way.
Sister, so happy to see Belle's video of her successful training...way to go Belle!
Brandi, loved your artwork for JSM and CC 's little nephews...such a sad occasion made so beautiful by you. You are a sweetheart...

Happy birthday Green Eyes and Babs.
Good thoughts to all my monkey friends...you fill a lot of hours for me!

Oh, my heart is with you, Cookie!  You are right about Brandi's drawings.  I was just ready to post about them when JSM called me on the phone and then my mind went elsewhere.  Thanks for the reminder.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:20:23 AM
Hi ::HelloKitty::  Son went back home on Tuesday. I was very sad to see him leave. The house is so quiet without him and his fur babies Buddy & Elvis. It was wonderful that he was able to stay with us a month. He almost decided to move here. But wasn't  sure he was ready to leave all his friends. ::MonkeyWink::

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:32:28 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Has anyone heard from Trimm lately?  Really miss her and hope all is well.

Green Eyes, I know what you mean about a quiet house.  Moved George back to my little house and he cried because he was "home."  Still need some more work done from the hurricane damage, but nothing the workers can't do with him there.  Now the house is quiet.  Truthfully, I love it.  I am glad he could stay here and it will mean more work for me to drive to where he is, but at least I am not listening throughout the night for his coughing and having so many people coming and going.  I've just had to hand this over to the Lord to watch over him.

It's one more week and Belle should graduate.  I have missed her something terrible.  The latest picture shows her in a down/stay with a cat sitting right there.  Dear me, what a pleasure it will be to have a stress-free dog.  George grew to love her and wants "visitation rights."  That's so funny.   ::germanshep::

4 Donks, I keep praying for your strength and courage.  I got kinda tickled in my prayers last night.  I asked God to take some of my fat and give it to you.  I burst out laughing.  Thank goodness our God has a wonderful sense of humor and He knew I meant no disrespect.  So funny about Fancy guarding the scales.

Cookie, I am so sorry about Benji.  I know how painful such decisions are, but I am mighty glad you have Molly dog and that she has become such a good puppy.  Have a relaxing time in the Ozarks.  How long are you staying?  I really need to get away for a few days and am thinking about going to the mountains myself.  Deep Creek Lake is driveable so I may do that.  Can't decide whether to take Connie or not.  Being a bit selfish I know.

Babybear, good to see you again.  Glad everything is ok.

TBM, yes it is so sad about the folks in Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.  Hurricanes like we have are bad, but at least we usually get a lot of warning.  I think if I lived there I would have to have one of those below ground cellars.  But folks do the best they can and my heart is aching for them.

Brandi, how is Brandi?  Did I thank you for all the hard work on the video of Belle?  Thank you.  You're the bestest!

JSM and CC, I know this is a sad time in your life.  I feel your pain.  When I was a young woman they didn't allow for mothers to see the babies or have funerals.  So I wait for the day when God will introduce me to my two children I never saw.  They were born at different times, but I named them Abigail and Josiah.  You and your sister are in my prayers as well.

Babs, happy belated birthday!  Hope it was a yummy one!

Muffy   ::bee::  thanks for all you do.

Well, time for another cup of coffee.  If I missed anyone, I apologize.

Blessings to all.



Sister, you and your extended family are in my prayers.  What beautiful names you picked for your angels.  You are not being one bit selfish, but I know why you are saying that.  You need to keep yourself up or you can't help anyone else.  I just got a good talking to by my own doctor.  He would have made you take some time off, alone if you can.  In my case, I decided to obey orders then got calls days in a row that my parents needed this or that.  Good grief, I am going to get yelled at again! Please, do it for me!

Muffy  ::bee:: is the greatest, she is everywhere and certainly a guardian angel for the Monkeys!

Cookie, I hope you are relaxing, but can't imagine that with Molly.

Thinking of all of you Monkeys and praying hard for 4 Donks.  It is such a pleasure to know such strong women.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:37:01 AM
I had put our name in to get a King Charles Cavalier puppy a few weeks ago, thinking we would have 3 dogs for awhile but now it will be 2. I really do not want another puppy but I am planning on Molly being a big help with this one. She will play with her and be her playmate so it probably won't be as bad as Molly was. She is the best dog ever now! We love her madly.
Puppy won't be joining us until about July 11th which will be great as I have a few vacations planned before that time...not looking forward to puppy days again.
Her name is going to be Ruby...for now...will decide when I meet her.

Oh, Ruby, don't take your love to town! What a beautiful name, I am sure CC will agree!  A new puppy!  You know what to do now for sure.  Remember when you thought Molly would have to go back and now she is a treasure, you will do just fine.

Have wonderful vacations!  You better relax during them, you will need your strength and patience.

 ::dogwag:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::dogwag::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:40:30 AM
brandi - The picture of Belle is precious!

Sister, I believe you have you a beautiful AND smart pup!

I know you can not wait to get her home!!

Just want to tell you how much I love hearing you talk about the Criminal. LOL

You make me laugh all the time!


 ::MonkeyHaHa::
How sweet of you to acknowledge me and the Criminal!

We have discovered her "hair"  in a spot on the foyer rug where she is not allowed to be.
She obviously lays there while we are gone for the day .

I need to learn how to post pics of her - she is so pretty - but looks are deceiving.


I think she was framed!

 ::dogwag:: ::rhino::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:43:34 AM
Brandi, good job on the avatar for 4Donks.
You sure know how to work your magic!
 ::monkeyflag3::

Thanks, Sister.

Just wait until you see Belle in her graduation cap and carrying her diploma!

I hear she is going to graduate in a couple of weeks.

She is being fitted for the graduation attire as we speak. LOL

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCool::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:45:39 AM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::

Hopefully Muffy  ::bee:: has been accounted for safe and sound!

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:53:50 AM
::monkeyflag3::Everyone have a safe weekend  ::monkeyflag3::

God bless our military,,,,past, present and future.

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::

I just wanted to add, I just gave 12 inches!!!  They were donated to Locks of Love for kids with cancer, so they can have hair.  I had been growing it in honor of a Grade School and High School classmate's Granddaughter who had gone through 6 grueling rounds of chemo.  I had been thinking of you, 4 Donks when I donated it, so I sent up some extra prayers to keep you in God's care.  I think my classmate's granddaughter would love the Donks.  You both fight like women!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:57:30 AM
::HelloKitty:: GE ::bee::

 ::HelloKitty:: Muffy ::bee:: Did you get any of the rain yesterday?

 ::MonkeyRain::  Yes indeedy GE,  I got rain yesterday.  And last night.  And it's raining today.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  I think it's trying to catch up.   ::MonkeyJnBox::

I hope you are staying dry, Muffers!

 ::bee:: :shock: the umbrella is gone.  I hope you are using it, Muffy  ::bee::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 04:59:37 AM
::HelloKitty:: GE ::bee::

 ::HelloKitty:: Muffy ::bee:: Did you get any of the rain yesterday?

 ::MonkeyRain::  Yes indeedy GE,  I got rain yesterday.  And last night.  And it's raining today.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  I think it's trying to catch up.   ::MonkeyJnBox::

We have gotten a few sprinkles but no real rain. Had lots of thunder and wind last night but that was all.  Have had a few sprinkles today but no real rain. It keeps going north and south of us. But not complaining The bad stuff can stay away from us. Glad you are getting rain. We need it.

If you need it, I hope you get some, I don't like you living near dry trees.  Better they get some water.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 26, 2013, 05:05:50 AM

Trimmy, I miss you and am thinking of you!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::rhino:: ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 26, 2013, 01:34:50 PM
Thanks Sister...I think of you Connie, George and Belle often.

Got weighed today and any loss was negligible.. ::donkey3::
Fancy has claimed the scale as hers and won't let any of the dogs near it. She perches on it like a 5 lb vulture...too cute.
Tomorrow I have chemo drip while they do the radiation..double whammy but that's one more crossed off. ::MonkeyDance::

Love your strength!  Glad to hear about the weight and also to hear one more is crossed off.  Fancy cracks me up.  You are in my prayers.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/Image108.png~original)

Little Miss Fancy on HER scales ;-)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on May 26, 2013, 05:41:29 PM
::monkeyflag3::Everyone have a safe weekend  ::monkeyflag3::

God bless our military,,,,past, present and future.

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::

I just wanted to add, I just gave 12 inches!!!  They were donated to Locks of Love for kids with cancer, so they can have hair.  I had been growing it in honor of a Grade School and High School classmate's Granddaughter who had gone through 6 grueling rounds of chemo.  I had been thinking of you, 4 Donks when I donated it, so I sent up some extra prayers to keep you in God's care.  I think my classmate's granddaughter would love the Donks.  You both fight like women!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::





http://www.ancestry.com/cs/us/family-military?o_iid=55620&o_lid=55620&o_sch=Web+Property



Free access to draft, and military records and service records through May 27 (they say).





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 26, 2013, 06:34:42 PM
Plans have changed about our new puppy.
I was lucky to find a King Charles Cavalier female who is 4 1/2 months old. She is crte trained and getting the house training. I am driving to get her on Wednesday...we are excited and I am delighted to be getting one who is still a pup but older. She and Molly will make fast friends and playmates. Not saying it will be easy, but a King Charles is probably not as active as a lab puppyis..I am counting on that anyways.

THx all for your kind words to me and to each other. What a cool group of friends we have here..
Kiss kisses


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 26, 2013, 08:45:14 PM
Plans have changed about our new puppy.
I was lucky to find a King Charles Cavalier female who is 4 1/2 months old. She is crte trained and getting the house training. I am driving to get her on Wednesday...we are excited and I am delighted to be getting one who is still a pup but older. She and Molly will make fast friends and playmates. Not saying it will be easy, but a King Charles is probably not as active as a lab puppyis..I am counting on that anyways.

THx all for your kind words to me and to each other. What a cool group of friends we have here..
Kiss kisses


Sounds ideal, Cookie!

I must admit I have never heard of that breed until now.

I looked up some images and they are adorable!

Here's one from wikipedia:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7c/Cavalier_King_Charles_puppy.JPG)

Congrats on your decision and I want pictures when you get a chance!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 26, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Thx Brandi.
That is almost exactly what she looks like. She looks very sweet from her photos. Actually I will have 3 to choose from once I get there. One is 6 months old. 2 are 4 1/2 months old. The breeder was going to show them or possibly breed them and has changed her mind. Pictures to follow once I get her. 5 hr drive each way to get her.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on May 26, 2013, 10:38:46 PM
I love King Charles Cavaliers!  They are so cute!

(http://spanielpuppies.net/images/cavalier-king-charles-cocker-spaniel-puppies-1.jpg)

adult

(http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images16/CavalierKingCharlesSpanielDaphne.JPG)



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 26, 2013, 11:03:52 PM
I love King Charles Cavaliers!  They are so cute!

(http://spanielpuppies.net/images/cavalier-king-charles-cocker-spaniel-puppies-1.jpg)

adult

(http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images16/CavalierKingCharlesSpanielDaphne.JPG)



Thx Klaas! That is exactly what she looks like! They are very sweet natured dogs. That will fit with our Molly....


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 06:07:43 AM
Thanks Sister...I think of you Connie, George and Belle often.

Got weighed today and any loss was negligible.. ::donkey3::
Fancy has claimed the scale as hers and won't let any of the dogs near it. She perches on it like a 5 lb vulture...too cute.
Tomorrow I have chemo drip while they do the radiation..double whammy but that's one more crossed off. ::MonkeyDance::

Love your strength!  Glad to hear about the weight and also to hear one more is crossed off.  Fancy cracks me up.  You are in my prayers.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/Image108.png~original)

Little Miss Fancy on HER scales ;-)

 ::dogwag:: ::dogwag:: ::dogwag::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 06:11:25 AM
Plans have changed about our new puppy.
I was lucky to find a King Charles Cavalier female who is 4 1/2 months old. She is crte trained and getting the house training. I am driving to get her on Wednesday...we are excited and I am delighted to be getting one who is still a pup but older. She and Molly will make fast friends and playmates. Not saying it will be easy, but a King Charles is probably not as active as a lab puppyis..I am counting on that anyways.

THx all for your kind words to me and to each other. What a cool group of friends we have here..
Kiss kisses


I think that is a good idea.  Congratulations!  How did you find out about her?


Questions answered in a later post.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 06:13:07 AM
Plans have changed about our new puppy.
I was lucky to find a King Charles Cavalier female who is 4 1/2 months old. She is crte trained and getting the house training. I am driving to get her on Wednesday...we are excited and I am delighted to be getting one who is still a pup but older. She and Molly will make fast friends and playmates. Not saying it will be easy, but a King Charles is probably not as active as a lab puppyis..I am counting on that anyways.

THx all for your kind words to me and to each other. What a cool group of friends we have here..
Kiss kisses


Sounds ideal, Cookie!

I must admit I have never heard of that breed until now.

I looked up some images and they are adorable!

Here's one from wikipedia:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7c/Cavalier_King_Charles_puppy.JPG)

Congrats on your decision and I want pictures when you get a chance!

 ::MonkeyDance::

I think they are the cutest dogs.  I am already in love!

 ::dogwag::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 06:14:23 AM
Thx Brandi.
That is almost exactly what she looks like. She looks very sweet from her photos. Actually I will have 3 to choose from once I get there. One is 6 months old. 2 are 4 1/2 months old. The breeder was going to show them or possibly breed them and has changed her mind. Pictures to follow once I get her. 5 hr drive each way to get her.

Oh, I would just love one.  Can you sneak one home for me?

 ::dogwag::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 06:52:09 AM
Klaas, I am figuring this out little by little.  The letters changing size had to do with the sensitivity to the palm of my hand (Palm Check), I had to move it almost all the way to the right, the one before last, at the beginning of the red zone, and also the (Pinch Zoom) motion to make the screen bigger and smaller (I had to turn that one off).  These were both under 'Pointing.'  

The constant changing of screens and clicking on other things by accident had to do with the palm of my hand  (Palm Check) and the edges being enabled, it made the programs and things on the edges constantly appear and disappear.  For this, I had to unclick the 'Enable Tap Zones.'  I also adjusted the 'Sensitivity,' this would be an individual choice, whether you need it to be easier or harder to click or change screens.  The sensitivity that was more of a problem for me was to the palm of my hand (Palm Check).  I also made it glide a little so it was not so hard to get the pointer from one side to the other (Momentum).  

I had to 'Enable Edge Swipes' or I could not get the Start Screen back.  I don't like this, because when you get to the end of something all kinds of screens jump up or over at you.  If it must be turned on, making it less sensitive to my palm really made the difference between small screens popping up and getting in the way, and the whole thing coming on and trying to find the original screen I was on.  Sometimes you are on a screen that you cannot click out of (x-off).  I wonder why they put it on the right instead of the left?  

All the big issues so far had to do with the touch pad and the way it is organized.  Some things I can change, others I can't.  I am adjusting it little by little.  It sure has a lot of things to adjust for one touch pad.

I also don't like the user change and the shut down menu in the upper right corner.  It was better when it all originated from the same place.  I think it is easier to use the 'Desktop Assist' than to use the 'Start' Menu on the wrong side of the keyboard.  Not everything originates from there.  The 'Desktop Assist' is not better than having it all in one place, it is just better than the way the menu on the right side is organized, where the start menu is right in the middle of everything else.   The Start Screen is too active to find anything.  I don't think it is as well organized as it was before.  It's like someone took the other Windows screens, placed them on a computer screen and then turned a fan on high and blew them all around and wherever they landed, that's where they stayed; or maybe they tossed them into a Windows snow globe and each flake was a different program, command, game, etc. and they handed it to a bunch of Kindergarteners and had them take turns shaking it during recess, like back in the day, we used to turn cream into butter.

You have to go in Control Panel--Hardware and Sound--Devices and Printers--Mouse--Device Settings--Click on Synaptics for the above.  It took me forever to find it, but I did.  There were small pieces of information everywhere.  One place this screen was not, it was not under any other place that the touch pad or mouse showed up.  It did not show up under help and luckily, I did not have to disable a whole series of things, which other places told you to do.  It was locked in the storm cellar of the computer.

Since I am laying down when I am on the computer, my settings could be different than others, but the settings I have adjusted would make it easier for anyone, especially if they had a disability.  If they didn't, adjusting to your body's comfort zone, still makes a lot of sense, and would make it easier on your body.  I am not in the zone yet, but I am getting there.

I wonder if there is a sensitivity to the keyboard, too.  I am pounding on letters and they still don't all appear.  I will find that now.

I didn't mean to write a book!

Added detail.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 27, 2013, 02:25:41 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::
I saw a frog gulp a lightning bug and its throat was blinking and glowing.  Poor lightning bug!  Happy frog.
 ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 27, 2013, 02:27:03 PM
Klaas, I am figuring this out little by little.  The letters changing size had to do with the sensitivity to the palm of my hand (Palm Check), I had to move it almost all the way to the right, the one before last, at the beginning of the red zone, and also the (Pinch Zoom) motion to make the screen bigger and smaller (I had to turn that one off).  These were both under 'Pointing.'  

The constant changing of screens and clicking on other things by accident had to do with the palm of my hand  (Palm Check) and the edges being enabled, it made the programs and things on the edges constantly appear and disappear.  For this, I had to unclick the 'Enable Tap Zones.'  I also adjusted the 'Sensitivity,' this would be an individual choice, whether you need it to be easier or harder to click or change screens.  The sensitivity that was more of a problem for me was to the palm of my hand (Palm Check).  I also made it glide a little so it was not so hard to get the pointer from one side to the other (Momentum).  

I had to 'Enable Edge Swipes' or I could not get the Start Screen back.  I don't like this, because when you get to the end of something all kinds of screens jump up or over at you.  If it must be turned on, making it less sensitive to my palm really made the difference between small screens popping up and getting in the way, and the whole thing coming on and trying to find the original screen I was on.  Sometimes you are on a screen that you cannot click out of (x-off).  I wonder why they put it on the right instead of the left?  

All the big issues so far had to do with the touch pad and the way it is organized.  Some things I can change, others I can't.  I am adjusting it little by little.  It sure has a lot of things to adjust for one touch pad.

I also don't like the user change and the shut down menu in the upper right corner.  It was better when it all originated from the same place.  I think it is easier to use the 'Desktop Assist' than to use the 'Start' Menu on the wrong side of the keyboard.  Not everything originates from there.  The 'Desktop Assist' is not better than having it all in one place, it is just better than the way the menu on the right side is organized, where the start menu is right in the middle of everything else.   The Start Screen is too active to find anything.  I don't think it is as well organized as it was before.  It's like someone took the other Windows screens, placed them on a computer screen and then turned a fan on high and blew them all around and wherever they landed, that's where they stayed; or maybe they tossed them into a Windows snow globe and each flake was a different program, command, game, etc. and they handed it to a bunch of Kindergarteners and had them take turns shaking it during recess, like back in the day, we used to turn cream into butter.

You have to go in Control Panel--Hardware and Sound--Devices and Printers--Mouse--Device Settings--Click on Synaptics for the above.  It took me forever to find it, but I did.  There were small pieces of information everywhere.  One place this screen was not, it was not under any other place that the touch pad or mouse showed up.  It did not show up under help and luckily, I did not have to disable a whole series of things, which other places told you to do.  It was locked in the storm cellar of the computer.

Since I am laying down when I am on the computer, my settings could be different than others, but the settings I have adjusted would make it easier for anyone, especially if they had a disability.  If they didn't, adjusting to your body's comfort zone, still makes a lot of sense, and would make it easier on your body.  I am not in the zone yet, but I am getting there.

I wonder if there is a sensitivity to the keyboard, too.  I am pounding on letters and they still don't all appear.  I will find that now.

I didn't mean to write a book!

Added detail.


what?  me just has regular computer.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
 ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 27, 2013, 02:30:34 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::
I saw a frog gulp a lightning bug and its throat was blinking and glowing.  Poor lightning bug!  Happy frog.
 ::monkeyflag3::

That would be odd to see lol...


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 03:23:44 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::
I saw a frog gulp a lightning bug and its throat was blinking and glowing.  Poor lightning bug!  Happy frog.
 ::monkeyflag3::

Insect fireworks!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 27, 2013, 03:27:58 PM
Klaas, I am figuring this out little by little.  The letters changing size had to do with the sensitivity to the palm of my hand (Palm Check), I had to move it almost all the way to the right, the one before last, at the beginning of the red zone, and also the (Pinch Zoom) motion to make the screen bigger and smaller (I had to turn that one off).  These were both under 'Pointing.'  

The constant changing of screens and clicking on other things by accident had to do with the palm of my hand  (Palm Check) and the edges being enabled, it made the programs and things on the edges constantly appear and disappear.  For this, I had to unclick the 'Enable Tap Zones.'  I also adjusted the 'Sensitivity,' this would be an individual choice, whether you need it to be easier or harder to click or change screens.  The sensitivity that was more of a problem for me was to the palm of my hand (Palm Check).  I also made it glide a little so it was not so hard to get the pointer from one side to the other (Momentum).  

I had to 'Enable Edge Swipes' or I could not get the Start Screen back.  I don't like this, because when you get to the end of something all kinds of screens jump up or over at you.  If it must be turned on, making it less sensitive to my palm really made the difference between small screens popping up and getting in the way, and the whole thing coming on and trying to find the original screen I was on.  Sometimes you are on a screen that you cannot click out of (x-off).  I wonder why they put it on the right instead of the left?  

All the big issues so far had to do with the touch pad and the way it is organized.  Some things I can change, others I can't.  I am adjusting it little by little.  It sure has a lot of things to adjust for one touch pad.

I also don't like the user change and the shut down menu in the upper right corner.  It was better when it all originated from the same place.  I think it is easier to use the 'Desktop Assist' than to use the 'Start' Menu on the wrong side of the keyboard.  Not everything originates from there.  The 'Desktop Assist' is not better than having it all in one place, it is just better than the way the menu on the right side is organized, where the start menu is right in the middle of everything else.   The Start Screen is too active to find anything.  I don't think it is as well organized as it was before.  It's like someone took the other Windows screens, placed them on a computer screen and then turned a fan on high and blew them all around and wherever they landed, that's where they stayed; or maybe they tossed them into a Windows snow globe and each flake was a different program, command, game, etc. and they handed it to a bunch of Kindergarteners and had them take turns shaking it during recess, like back in the day, we used to turn cream into butter.

You have to go in Control Panel--Hardware and Sound--Devices and Printers--Mouse--Device Settings--Click on Synaptics for the above.  It took me forever to find it, but I did.  There were small pieces of information everywhere.  One place this screen was not, it was not under any other place that the touch pad or mouse showed up.  It did not show up under help and luckily, I did not have to disable a whole series of things, which other places told you to do.  It was locked in the storm cellar of the computer.

Since I am laying down when I am on the computer, my settings could be different than others, but the settings I have adjusted would make it easier for anyone, especially if they had a disability.  If they didn't, adjusting to your body's comfort zone, still makes a lot of sense, and would make it easier on your body.  I am not in the zone yet, but I am getting there.

I wonder if there is a sensitivity to the keyboard, too.  I am pounding on letters and they still don't all appear.  I will find that now.

I didn't mean to write a book!

Added detail.


what?  me just has regular computer.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
 ::monkeyflag3::

It is just a regular computer, now there is Windows 8 and I was having all kinds of trouble with screens changing, print getting larger and smaller, clicking on apps I didn't want, etc.  These were common problems, that's why I put them on there.  I had asked Klaas what to do.  I had to go all over and get the information and some of it is not good and has you disabling too many things.  I put it there to have it all in one place.  In the middle, those are the screens to help you get there and when you are there, you will see the screens I am talking about.

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 27, 2013, 07:35:06 PM
Bearly, I am sticking with Windows 7, although I still don't know how to use it correctly still.  Not very computer literate or simply haven't taken the time to learn.

Would you believe, my phone hasn't rung once today and I have only had one visitor.  Yeah!  As this is suppose to be my day off anyway.
 ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 27, 2013, 08:48:15 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::
I saw a frog gulp a lightning bug and its throat was blinking and glowing.  Poor lightning bug!  Happy frog.
 ::monkeyflag3::

That would be odd to see lol...

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 27, 2013, 08:50:08 PM
I have heard that windows 8 was hard to work with...hubs got a new computer and he told them to give him back his slow dinosaur.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 27, 2013, 08:50:19 PM
Bearly, I am sticking with Windows 7, although I still don't know how to use it correctly still.  Not very computer literate or simply haven't taken the time to learn.

Would you believe, my phone hasn't rung once today and I have only had one visitor.  Yeah!  As this is suppose to be my day off anyway.
 ::monkeyflag3::

Windows 7, Windows 8 LOL.

I am still using XP ;-)

I remember still using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 when most people were using Windows 95.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on May 27, 2013, 09:00:22 PM
Bearly, I am sticking with Windows 7, although I still don't know how to use it correctly still.  Not very computer literate or simply haven't taken the time to learn.

Would you believe, my phone hasn't rung once today and I have only had one visitor.  Yeah!  As this is suppose to be my day off anyway.
 ::monkeyflag3::

Windows 7, Windows 8 LOL.

I am still using XP ;-)

I remember still using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 when most people were using Windows 95.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::
Me too Brandi, I won't give up my XP either....hubs has Vista & son has  7, I can't even figure out how to turn them on....
Told hubs  to order another XP operating system from Tiger Direct the other day while they still have them available in case he has to build me another puter some day!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on May 27, 2013, 09:07:14 PM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::
I saw a frog gulp a lightning bug and its throat was blinking and glowing.  Poor lightning bug!  Happy frog.
 ::monkeyflag3::

That would be odd to see lol...

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/frog-eat-bug.gif~original)

The best I could do on short notice ;-)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 27, 2013, 09:12:28 PM
Lol Brandi.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on May 28, 2013, 07:04:42 AM
Hi
I mention this to Green Eyes and was afraid it was temporary BUT my voice is coming back. Apparently the mass surrounding the paralyzed vocal cord is shrinking and allowing some movement of that cord. It's still not a full voice but I can be understood...... ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Thanking you again for your thoughts and prayers...they do work!!!!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 28, 2013, 07:59:46 AM
Hi
I mention this to Green Eyes and was afraid it was temporary BUT my voice is coming back. Apparently the mass surrounding the paralyzed vocal cord is shrinking and allowing some movement of that cord. It's still not a full voice but I can be understood...... ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Thanking you again for your thoughts and prayers...they do work!!!!!!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeySlide:: ::MonkeySlide:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on May 28, 2013, 08:19:07 AM
Hi
I mention this to Green Eyes and was afraid it was temporary BUT my voice is coming back. Apparently the mass surrounding the paralyzed vocal cord is shrinking and allowing some movement of that cord. It's still not a full voice but I can be understood...... ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Thanking you again for your thoughts and prayers...they do work!!!!!!

 ::MonkeyCheer4::  ::MonkeyCheer4::  ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 28, 2013, 09:35:08 AM
Bearly, I am sticking with Windows 7, although I still don't know how to use it correctly still.  Not very computer literate or simply haven't taken the time to learn.

Would you believe, my phone hasn't rung once today and I have only had one visitor.  Yeah!  As this is suppose to be my day off anyway.
 ::monkeyflag3::

Windows 7, Windows 8 LOL.

I am still using XP ;-)

I remember still using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 when most people were using Windows 95.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::
Me too Brandi, I won't give up my XP either....hubs has Vista & son has  7, I can't even figure out how to turn them on....
Told hubs  to order another XP operating system from Tiger Direct the other day while they still have them available in case he has to build me another puter some day!
I would much rather have my XP back.  It was user friendly.  When I got my new computer, it came with 6.  I liked the Vista too.  Newer is not necessarily better, said this old fuddy duddy.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 28, 2013, 09:36:55 AM
I found a little brown bunny rabbit in the bushes/shrubs in my backyard this morning.  It is in an area that the mutts cannot go due to the electric fence.  At first, I thought it was injured because it didn't run away when I discovered it.  I was hoping that Chubbie, the expert huntress, had not gotten a hold of her.

Later, when I went out it was gone, thankfully.  Hope it finds a "safe" spot down in the woods, away from the criminal element in our yard.  Hubs was doing some yard work last weekend and said he had found some dead animals.  I didn't wish to know more.

Also, Cad was chasing a flying bug this morning and actually swallowed it.  I hope it wasn't a BEE!! ::bee:: ::bee::
I saw a frog gulp a lightning bug and its throat was blinking and glowing.  Poor lightning bug!  Happy frog.
 ::monkeyflag3::

That would be odd to see lol...

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/frog-eat-bug.gif~original)

The best I could do on short notice ;-)
Wayyy to cute Brandi.  Yep, that's how it looked.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/frog-eat-bug.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 28, 2013, 09:42:54 AM
Just too cute!
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/Image108.png~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 28, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
I love King Charles Cavaliers!  They are so cute!

(http://spanielpuppies.net/images/cavalier-king-charles-cocker-spaniel-puppies-1.jpg)

adult

(http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images16/CavalierKingCharlesSpanielDaphne.JPG)


Now this is just my opinion, but I think these are some of the most beautiful dogs in the world!
Have always wanted one, but alas, I will have one through Cookie and her pictures (hint! hint!).


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 28, 2013, 11:26:17 AM
Hi
I mention this to Green Eyes and was afraid it was temporary BUT my voice is coming back. Apparently the mass surrounding the paralyzed vocal cord is shrinking and allowing some movement of that cord. It's still not a full voice but I can be understood...... ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Thanking you again for your thoughts and prayers...they do work!!!!!!

 ::MonkeySlide:: ::MonkeySlide:: ::MonkeySlide::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 28, 2013, 11:28:59 AM
I love King Charles Cavaliers!  They are so cute!

(http://spanielpuppies.net/images/cavalier-king-charles-cocker-spaniel-puppies-1.jpg)

adult

(http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images16/CavalierKingCharlesSpanielDaphne.JPG)






Now this is just my opinion, but I think these are some of the most beautiful dogs in the world!
Have always wanted one, but alas, I will have one through Cookie and her pictures (hint! hint!).

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on May 28, 2013, 05:55:23 PM
Please pray for George.  He had more seizures today.  Have been to two different hospitals.  Long story, not worth repeating.  Some people just are idiots and like to think they know everything.  Hell, who am I?  I have only been taking care of him since 1989.  What the hell do I know?????
 ::MonkeyMad::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on May 28, 2013, 09:05:49 PM
Prayers for George!

Pictures of Ruby to follow after I pick her up tomorrow.

4donks....glad your voice is coming back...good news.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 28, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
Please pray for George.  He had more seizures today.  Have been to two different hospitals.  Long story, not worth repeating.  Some people just are idiots and like to think they know everything.  Hell, who am I?  I have only been taking care of him since 1989.  What the hell do I know?????
 ::MonkeyMad::

Sorry about your experience, Sister. 

Prayers on the way for you and George.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on May 28, 2013, 10:53:58 PM
Prayers for Sister and George. ::MonkeyAngel::

And another big shout out to 4Donks!  So happy your treatments are successful!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 28, 2013, 11:06:13 PM
Please pray for George.  He had more seizures today.  Have been to two different hospitals.  Long story, not worth repeating.  Some people just are idiots and like to think they know everything.  Hell, who am I?  I have only been taking care of him since 1989.  What the hell do I know?????
 ::MonkeyMad::

So sorry to hear about George Sister. Continued prayers for you both.  In all do respect for the medical field Sister sometimes they can be real idiots for sure. Hopefully the second hospital did better for George than the first one. I feel for you Sister been there a couple times caring for loved ones.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 28, 2013, 11:12:11 PM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 29, 2013, 03:38:33 AM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on May 29, 2013, 08:22:20 AM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

I am safe and sound. Several tornadoes around - one of which was a mile from our restaurant! Kids freaked out but all in one piece! Strange thing is that the one by us followed a close track to the 1953 Beecher tornado. Thinking I would not want a house in that area . . . . (well, knowing the area I would not anyway but the tornado makes it worse!)

We are thankful there were only minor injuries reported at this time. Here is a link to the story by us.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/business_owners_pick_up_pieces.html#incart_river_default


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Post by: Sister on May 29, 2013, 12:17:50 PM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

I am safe and sound. Several tornadoes around - one of which was a mile from our restaurant! Kids freaked out but all in one piece! Strange thing is that the one by us followed a close track to the 1953 Beecher tornado. Thinking I would not want a house in that area . . . . (well, knowing the area I would not anyway but the tornado makes it worse!)

We are thankful there were only minor injuries reported at this time. Here is a link to the story by us.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/business_owners_pick_up_pieces.html#incart_river_default
so glad you are safe!


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Post by: Brandi on May 29, 2013, 05:00:59 PM
TBM: Glad to hear you are safe and the restaurant was not damaged. I was concerned also.

GE: hi!

4 Donks: keep up your lovely spirit and I am glad to hear your voice is coming back!

Cookie: Long drive for you today with a puppy! Can't wait to see pics when you rest up ;-)

Sister: So sorry about your frustrations concerning George. Hope he is doing okay. Belle comes back end of next week?

Greetings to Cadillac and Bearly. And all other monkeys!


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 29, 2013, 06:23:03 PM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

I am safe and sound. Several tornadoes around - one of which was a mile from our restaurant! Kids freaked out but all in one piece! Strange thing is that the one by us followed a close track to the 1953 Beecher tornado. Thinking I would not want a house in that area . . . . (well, knowing the area I would not anyway but the tornado makes it worse!)

We are thankful there were only minor injuries reported at this time. Here is a link to the story by us.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/business_owners_pick_up_pieces.html#incart_river_default

So glad that you are okay TBM. Sounds like it was a wild night in your neck of the woods. Nephew lives just west of Flint and SIL & BIL are up at St Louis. They are all ok.


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Post by: theboyzmom on May 29, 2013, 08:52:58 PM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

I am safe and sound. Several tornadoes around - one of which was a mile from our restaurant! Kids freaked out but all in one piece! Strange thing is that the one by us followed a close track to the 1953 Beecher tornado. Thinking I would not want a house in that area . . . . (well, knowing the area I would not anyway but the tornado makes it worse!)

We are thankful there were only minor injuries reported at this time. Here is a link to the story by us.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/business_owners_pick_up_pieces.html#incart_river_default

So glad that you are okay TBM. Sounds like it was a wild night in your neck of the woods. Nephew lives just west of Flint and SIL & BIL are up at St Louis. They are all ok.

Good to hear!  We are so lucky that there were not more serious injuries!


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 30, 2013, 02:27:01 AM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

I am safe and sound. Several tornadoes around - one of which was a mile from our restaurant! Kids freaked out but all in one piece! Strange thing is that the one by us followed a close track to the 1953 Beecher tornado. Thinking I would not want a house in that area . . . . (well, knowing the area I would not anyway but the tornado makes it worse!)

We are thankful there were only minor injuries reported at this time. Here is a link to the story by us.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/business_owners_pick_up_pieces.html#incart_river_default

So glad that you are okay TBM. Sounds like it was a wild night in your neck of the woods. Nephew lives just west of Flint and SIL & BIL are up at St Louis. They are all ok.

Good to hear!  We are so lucky that there were not more serious injuries!

Considering what they can do. Glad there wasn't more damage and no one was killed. Scary no matter what.  Babs had a tornado warning up by her tonight. Didn't hear if one had touched down.


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 30, 2013, 02:37:44 AM
Hi ::HelloKitty:: Bearly


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Post by: 4 Donks on May 30, 2013, 06:05:39 AM
What is going on with all the tornadoes. Please listen to and heed all warnings.
Sister please take care of yourself.
More semi good news. I only lost 1 lb. this week and they were all so excited about my voice they didn't have the heart to rant about it. All I got was gentle scowls.  ::MonkeyTongue::
Today I'm going to look at quanset buildings (28x40) so my tractors can be stored in one place. Always something to do and my sister will be with me because today is the double treatment.

Please take care and stay safe.


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Post by: theboyzmom on May 30, 2013, 06:55:03 AM
What is going on with all the tornadoes. Please listen to and heed all warnings.
Sister please take care of yourself.
More semi good news. I only lost 1 lb. this week and they were all so excited about my voice they didn't have the heart to rant about it. All I got was gentle scowls.  ::MonkeyTongue::
Today I'm going to look at quanset buildings (28x40) so my tractors can be stored in one place. Always something to do and my sister will be with me because today is the double treatment.

Please take care and stay safe.

you never stop amazing me! Chemo, radiation and barn shopping all in one day! I wish I had half your energy.


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 30, 2013, 08:06:46 AM
What is going on with all the tornadoes. Please listen to and heed all warnings.
Sister please take care of yourself.
More semi good news. I only lost 1 lb. this week and they were all so excited about my voice they didn't have the heart to rant about it. All I got was gentle scowls.  ::MonkeyTongue::
Today I'm going to look at quanset buildings (28x40) so my tractors can be stored in one place. Always something to do and my sister will be with me because today is the double treatment.

Please take care and stay safe.

you never stop amazing me! Chemo, radiation and barn shopping all in one day! I wish I had half your energy.

I will second that  ::rhino::


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Post by: Sister on May 30, 2013, 10:20:15 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Brandi on May 30, 2013, 04:32:36 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image126.png~original)

Belle resting in the shade. ;-)


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Post by: cadillac on May 30, 2013, 04:34:48 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image126.png~original)

Belle resting in the shade. ;-)

I soooo need to send them The Criminal - what a beautifully well behaved pup!


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 30, 2013, 05:35:02 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image126.png~original)

Belle resting in the shade. ;-)


Brandi what a sweet thing to do. It's absolutely adorable.


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 30, 2013, 05:38:19 PM
Cadilllac   ::MonkeyJnBox:: My sons Elvis fur baby could use some help in the calm department. ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: cookie on May 30, 2013, 08:20:53 PM
It is so windy here that I am afraid that if I put my new puppy, Lilly outside to potty that she will blow away...so far so good with her. She slept in her crate last night from 9 until 5:45. Not a peep out of her. She is on my lap sleeping and Molly is at my feet. Pics to follow...

4donks...you rock!

Hope everyone is doing ok..



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Post by: Brandi on May 30, 2013, 08:58:45 PM
It is so windy here that I am afraid that if I put my new puppy, Lilly outside to potty that she will blow away...so far so good with her. She slept in her crate last night from 9 until 5:45. Not a peep out of her. She is on my lap sleeping and Molly is at my feet. Pics to follow...

4donks...you rock!

Hope everyone is doing ok..



Oh how sweet, Cookie!

Glad Lilly and you made the long journey okay.

Sounds like Molly and she will get along just fine!


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Post by: Sister on May 30, 2013, 11:31:15 PM
It is so windy here that I am afraid that if I put my new puppy, Lilly outside to potty that she will blow away...so far so good with her. She slept in her crate last night from 9 until 5:45. Not a peep out of her. She is on my lap sleeping and Molly is at my feet. Pics to follow...

4donks...you rock!

Hope everyone is doing ok..



Oh how sweet, Cookie!

Glad Lilly and you made the long journey okay.

Sounds like Molly and she will get along just fine!
Wonderful Cookie -- love her name, Lilly!


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Post by: Sister on May 30, 2013, 11:33:03 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image126.png~original)

Belle resting in the shade. ;-)

Brandi, you will never know how much I needed this -- these last few days have been out of the bowels of hell with trying to help George!  What a lovely and much needed surprise.

Sweet dreams everyone!  Will be saying my prayers again tonight for all of us.


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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:22:40 AM
TBM: Glad to hear you are safe and the restaurant was not damaged. I was concerned also.

GE: hi!

4 Donks: keep up your lovely spirit and I am glad to hear your voice is coming back!

Cookie: Long drive for you today with a puppy! Can't wait to see pics when you rest up ;-)

Sister: So sorry about your frustrations concerning George. Hope he is doing okay. Belle comes back end of next week?

Greetings to Cadillac and Bearly. And all other monkeys!

Thanks, Brandi! 

Hi to you, too!

Ditto on everything you wrote, except Hi to me.

 ::MonkeyWink::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:24:19 AM
Praying for our Michigan Monkeys. Hope all are safe from the tornados  that have hit there.

I am safe and sound. Several tornadoes around - one of which was a mile from our restaurant! Kids freaked out but all in one piece! Strange thing is that the one by us followed a close track to the 1953 Beecher tornado. Thinking I would not want a house in that area . . . . (well, knowing the area I would not anyway but the tornado makes it worse!)

We are thankful there were only minor injuries reported at this time. Here is a link to the story by us.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/business_owners_pick_up_pieces.html#incart_river_default

So glad that you are okay TBM. Sounds like it was a wild night in your neck of the woods. Nephew lives just west of Flint and SIL & BIL are up at St Louis. They are all ok.

Good to hear!  We are so lucky that there were not more serious injuries!

You gave us quite a scare.  That's for sure, but nothing like the scare you got.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:25:58 AM
Hi ::HelloKitty:: Bearly

Hi Green Eyes.  I saw you that night, and was going to call, but your light went out.  Give me a call soon, I would love to hear from you!

 ::MonkeyKiss::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:27:42 AM
What is going on with all the tornadoes. Please listen to and heed all warnings.
Sister please take care of yourself.
More semi good news. I only lost 1 lb. this week and they were all so excited about my voice they didn't have the heart to rant about it. All I got was gentle scowls.  ::MonkeyTongue::
Today I'm going to look at quanset buildings (28x40) so my tractors can be stored in one place. Always something to do and my sister will be with me because today is the double treatment.

Please take care and stay safe.

Having something to do is what keeps us going!

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:28:25 AM
What is going on with all the tornadoes. Please listen to and heed all warnings.
Sister please take care of yourself.
More semi good news. I only lost 1 lb. this week and they were all so excited about my voice they didn't have the heart to rant about it. All I got was gentle scowls.  ::MonkeyTongue::
Today I'm going to look at quanset buildings (28x40) so my tractors can be stored in one place. Always something to do and my sister will be with me because today is the double treatment.

Please take care and stay safe.

you never stop amazing me! Chemo, radiation and barn shopping all in one day! I wish I had half your energy.

 ::rhino::   ::MonkeyBike::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:30:08 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Any time.  Wish I could go with you to get the pup and bring him home.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:31:04 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image126.png~original)

Belle resting in the shade. ;-)

 ::MonkeyHeart::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:33:11 AM
It is so windy here that I am afraid that if I put my new puppy, Lilly outside to potty that she will blow away...so far so good with her. She slept in her crate last night from 9 until 5:45. Not a peep out of her. She is on my lap sleeping and Molly is at my feet. Pics to follow...

4donks...you rock!

Hope everyone is doing ok..



What a pretty picture you presented there.  You are going to have to train Lilly to use the toilet or get her a litter box.  Do you prefer girl or boy dogs?



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Post by: Bearlyhere on May 31, 2013, 08:35:43 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image126.png~original)

Belle resting in the shade. ;-)

Brandi, you will never know how much I needed this -- these last few days have been out of the bowels of hell with trying to help George!  What a lovely and much needed surprise.

Sweet dreams everyone!  Will be saying my prayers again tonight for all of us.


Thanks!

 ::MonkeyHeart::



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Post by: Sister on May 31, 2013, 09:36:25 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
4Donks, so glad you only lost 1 pound and glad your voice is slowly returning.  Praying for you as always.   ::donkey3::

Brandi, I will pick her up on the 11th of June.  I couldn't go north end of next week because we (the conference churches) have an Annual Conference and I have a speaking part about people with disabilities.

Caddy, TBM, GE, and Bearly and all other gracious monkeys -- thank you for your prayers for George and me and Connie.

Cookie, pictures please.  So excited about your new doggie!   ::dogwag::

JSM and CC -- missing you lots!

Lots to do.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Any time.  Wish I could go with you to get the pup and bring him home.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Oh Bearly, how I wish you could too!  What fun we could have!
After yesterday, the day before, and the day before -- I went yesterday afternoon and got a manicure and was rocking the BeeGees in the car!
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: cadillac on May 31, 2013, 11:41:57 AM
Yay for manicures and the BeeGees!!

sounds marvelous!! ::MonkeyCheer4::


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Post by: Brandi on May 31, 2013, 04:54:51 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 31, 2013, 05:00:27 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)

What a sweet heart she is ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Brandi on May 31, 2013, 06:22:31 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)

What a sweet heart she is ::MonkeyHeart::

Just adorable!!!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Sister on May 31, 2013, 06:35:14 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)

If a dog gets any cuter than this I couldn't stand it.
Cookie, I am greeeeeennnnnnnn with envy (the good kind because I am happy for you!).
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: cadillac on May 31, 2013, 06:54:53 PM
Little does miss Lilly know she is about to be known all over the country!!

She is precious-!

So Chubbie just ate dinner and is passed out in the kitchen floor ( digesting her scant cup).

The Criminal is at my feet - she hasn't eaten since yesterday.


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Post by: cadillac on May 31, 2013, 06:55:45 PM
How much does Lilly weigh?


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Post by: theboyzmom on May 31, 2013, 07:44:38 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)

OMG she is so cute!  She looks like a little stuffed animal!


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 31, 2013, 08:00:40 PM
OMG Oklahoma is being hit again with multiply tornados. The last one is headed right to downtown Oklahoma City. May everybody be safe. ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: klaasend on May 31, 2013, 09:31:16 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)

OMG, she is the CUTEST!  I want one now, lol  ::MonkeyHaHa::  don't tell my husband


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on May 31, 2013, 09:46:04 PM
OMG Oklahoma is being hit again with multiply tornados. The last one is headed right to downtown Oklahoma City. May everybody be safe. ::MonkeyAngel::

I saw that. How horrible!  Prayers from here too!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on May 31, 2013, 09:46:16 PM
Well, folks, I have the honor of introducing you all to Lilly!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Lilly.png~original)

IMO she is just the epitome of cute!

Lucky you, Cookie!


(I believe there will be more pics to come.)

OMG, she is the CUTEST!  I want one now, lol  ::MonkeyHaHa::  don't tell my husband

Okay I wont  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: cookie on May 31, 2013, 10:20:34 PM
Thanks Brandi for introducing Lilly.
She went to the vet today and she weighs 8 lbs. she is just the sweetest dog so far.
She and Molly like each other.
Hubs got to see her for the first time this evening and he adores her. His flight from Florida to Chicago got cancelled last night due to the weather. Made it home today.
The weather had been crazy lately all over. Hope everyone is safe!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 01, 2013, 08:32:58 AM
Thanks Brandi for introducing Lilly.
She went to the vet today and she weighs 8 lbs. she is just the sweetest dog so far.
She and Molly like each other.
Hubs got to see her for the first time this evening and he adores her. His flight from Florida to Chicago got cancelled last night due to the weather. Made it home today.
The weather had been crazy lately all over. Hope everyone is safe!

Cookie Lily is adorable. Glad hubs made it home safe. Looks like more nasty weather again today. Hope everybody stays safe.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 01, 2013, 09:15:40 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  I finely heard from Trimm today. ::MonkeyDance::  She ask me to tell you all HI and she thinks about everyone all the time and we are all in her prayers.  Not much has changed went back to court last week again with azz wipe.  ::MonkeyMad::  She said Judge finely intervened and he is having a survey done on the property and she is hoping then she will be able to sale and get out of dodge. Said Digger was still doing his squirrel thing. ::MonkeyHaHa:: I was very happy to hear from her.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on June 01, 2013, 10:08:58 PM
Thanks for letting us know Green Eyes!  Good to hear Trimm is ok.  Tell her we miss her!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on June 01, 2013, 10:39:01 PM
 ::snipping3::
Thanks for letting us know Green Eyes!  Good to hear Trimm is ok.  Tell her we miss her!


Ditto what she said...


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 01, 2013, 10:59:06 PM
::snipping3::
Thanks for letting us know Green Eyes!  Good to hear Trimm is ok.  Tell her we miss her!


Ditto what she said...

Same here.

It's been a long time.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 02, 2013, 09:41:30 AM
::snipping3::
Thanks for letting us know Green Eyes!  Good to hear Trimm is ok.  Tell her we miss her!


Ditto what she said...

Same here.

It's been a long time.

Ditto & same here too!  It has been a long time.   ::rhino::  Rest assured Trimm, hasn't been forgotten!   I expect to see her posting again sometime and what a surprise it will be!  ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 02, 2013, 10:21:14 PM
Brandi, there is a new video of Belle learning off leash training.  She is looking so much better!
 ::germanshep::

Night everyone.
 :smt015


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 03, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Brandi, there is a new video of Belle learning off leash training.  She is looking so much better!
 ::germanshep::

Night everyone.
 :smt015

Sister,

Great video of Belle! And a very long one too. LOL

I managed to make this animated gif out of a section of the video.

I made one avatar sized in case you wanted it, and one a little larger. Photobucket would not accept the larger one, so I uploaded it to my comcast account. (These gifs become very big files.)

She is doing remarkably well! It looks like she loves having work to do.

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Belle2-sm.gif~original)
      http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Belle2-sm.gif~original

     (http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/Belle2-lg.gif)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 03, 2013, 04:46:51 PM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 03, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::

You're welcome!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 04, 2013, 03:59:50 PM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::

You're welcome!

Do they train the parents when they come to pick up the dogs?

I am amazed at the training methods and results from this place.

Most excellent.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 04, 2013, 05:42:57 PM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::

That's wonderful news Sister ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 04, 2013, 05:47:03 PM
Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty::  How you doing?  Belle sure looks like she has done well.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on June 04, 2013, 09:30:30 PM
Hello to Trimm!   ::HelloKitty::

Will not be long until Sister goes to get Belle!

Cookie, you have your hands full with a new puppy!

GE-- you always keep us in line over here- where are JSM  And CC? ::lookie:: ::lookie:: ::lookie::

So, I got a Chubbie story for y'all-

She is on a diet getting her scant cup in the morning and the evening.  After she eats, she licks the Criminal's bowl looking for scraps.  But the Criminal doesn't chew her food, she swallows it whole bites, another is nothing left in seconds.  So... Chubbie, the hunter, has decided that she can find/hunt her own food and has taken to the woods to kill/eat birds on the back porch!!! ::MonkeyShocked::

So, how can I put her on a diet, if she is out finding her own food????

Silly mutt- ya she from the hills of West  Virginia!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 04, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::

You're welcome!

Do they train the parents when they come to pick up the dogs?

I am amazed at the training methods and results from this place.

Most excellent.
Brandi,
I will spend a day being trained too!
I did a lot of research on the training methods, etc.  He was the closest.  It isn't close, but Belle is worth the 9 hour drive.
Just very excited to get her back.  Have had Mr. Jenkins for the last two nights.  He is such a cuddle bug with no discipline -- haha!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 04, 2013, 09:53:41 PM
Hello to Trimm!   ::HelloKitty::

Will not be long until Sister goes to get Belle!

Cookie, you have your hands full with a new puppy!

GE-- you always keep us in line over here- where are JSM  And CC? ::lookie:: ::lookie:: ::lookie::

So, I got a Chubbie story for y'all-

She is on a diet getting her scant cup in the morning and the evening.  After she eats, she licks the Criminal's bowl looking for scraps.  But the Criminal doesn't chew her food, she swallows it whole bites, another is nothing left in seconds.  So... Chubbie, the hunter, has decided that she can find/hunt her own food and has taken to the woods to kill/eat birds on the back porch!!! ::MonkeyShocked::

So, how can I put her on a diet, if she is out finding her own food????

Silly mutt- ya she from the hills of West  Virginia!
Caddie, I don't know how you break her of that, silly doggie.
 ::dogwag::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on June 04, 2013, 11:13:32 PM
Sister...are any dogs excepted at this training facility that Your girl is at?
The avatar of her looks amazing! I would love to get Molly into something like that...how do they  do so much in this amount of time? Fantastic!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 04, 2013, 11:45:00 PM
Hello to Trimm!   ::HelloKitty::

Will not be long until Sister goes to get Belle!

Cookie, you have your hands full with a new puppy!

GE-- you always keep us in line over here- where are JSM  And CC? ::lookie:: ::lookie:: ::lookie::

So, I got a Chubbie story for y'all-

She is on a diet getting her scant cup in the morning and the evening.  After she eats, she licks the Criminal's bowl looking for scraps.  But the Criminal doesn't chew her food, she swallows it whole bites, another is nothing left in seconds.  So... Chubbie, the hunter, has decided that she can find/hunt her own food and has taken to the woods to kill/eat birds on the back porch!!! ::MonkeyShocked::

So, how can I put her on a diet, if she is out finding her own food????

Silly mutt- ya she from the hills of West  Virginia!

Hahaha!

I swear our furbabies can outsmart us all the time.

At least the birds are not fattening.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 04, 2013, 11:52:01 PM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::

You're welcome!

Do they train the parents when they come to pick up the dogs?

I am amazed at the training methods and results from this place.

Most excellent.
Brandi,
I will spend a day being trained too!
I did a lot of research on the training methods, etc.  He was the closest.  It isn't close, but Belle is worth the 9 hour drive.
Just very excited to get her back.  Have had Mr. Jenkins for the last two nights.  He is such a cuddle bug with no discipline -- haha!
 ::germanshep::

Ahhh ... Mr. Jenkins ...
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image69.png~original)

Glad you have had his company for a few days!

I am glad you will get trained too, I am sure that is very important.

I doubt Belle will need much discipline after all this time being trained. She appears to have mastered everything she has been taught. And she seems to like it as well.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 05, 2013, 07:11:45 AM
Sister...are any dogs excepted at this training facility that Your girl is at?
The avatar of her looks amazing! I would love to get Molly into something like that...how do they  do so much in this amount of time? Fantastic!
Cookie, they are on Facebook and on the web.  Solid K-9 training is the name. They take all kinds of dogs.  Some dogs just need a couple of days as they don't have to un-learn as much as say Belle who is about 2 years old and though I don't know her background, have concluded she was a watch dog allowed to roam free.  If you decide to check them out, they have lots of videos for different issues, like leash walking, learning down/stay, etc.  It was Jeff's philosophy that appealed to me the most.  They do "real world" training and want the dogs to have a stress-free life as well as the owners.  Belle had me so stressed I wondered if I had made the right decision getting a dog and it was breaking my heart.  But I believed she (and me) deserved the chance to live a good life.  I am so glad I found Jeff and his training.  He gives so much back, goes into NYC and works with shelters, fosters dogs to get them adoptable, etc.
How is beautiful Lilly doing?  Did I tell you I am greeeeeeen with envy, so happy you have her.  I truly think she is one of the most beautiful dogs in the whole wide world!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 05, 2013, 07:13:16 AM
Thank you Brandi.  If all goes well, this time next week I'll be going to get her!
 ::germanshep::

You're welcome!

Do they train the parents when they come to pick up the dogs?

I am amazed at the training methods and results from this place.

Most excellent.
Brandi,
I will spend a day being trained too!
I did a lot of research on the training methods, etc.  He was the closest.  It isn't close, but Belle is worth the 9 hour drive.
Just very excited to get her back.  Have had Mr. Jenkins for the last two nights.  He is such a cuddle bug with no discipline -- haha!
 ::germanshep::

Ahhh ... Mr. Jenkins ...
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Belle/Image69.png~original)

Glad you have had his company for a few days!

I am glad you will get trained too, I am sure that is very important.

I doubt Belle will need much discipline after all this time being trained. She appears to have mastered everything she has been taught. And she seems to like it as well.


Yes, sweet Mr. Jenkins.  I am hoping some of Belle's training will rub off on him.  It could happen . . . maybe.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on June 05, 2013, 06:52:25 PM
Don't miss tonight's Dana Pretzer show at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/pretzer060513_zps868adf9a.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on June 05, 2013, 07:40:18 PM
 ::MonkeyNoNo:: sorry monkeys I haven't been here.

First Thank you Brandi for the avatar you made for the twins. My sister really felt so special when she saw that.

Sister: Glad Belle is getting training, she is doing a great job and praying for George. Also, I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for your kind words about the twins.

4 Donks, I have been praying for your health and safety.

Caddie: you crack me up about Criminal

GE: glad you talked to Trimm. I pray for her often.

I have been so busy at work it has  been crazy.

I am always thinking of all of you.

CC wants you all to know he hasn't made me go missing

Patton and Ruby are doing well.

Cookie so glad got that beautiful pup.

 ::MonkeyHeart:: All of you.

Love hearts and prayers JSM and CC.

BTW my nephew is going to Aruba  ::MonkeyEek::  ::MonkeyEek::  ::MonkeyEek::

Love to you all. Pizza time.

JSM


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on June 06, 2013, 04:44:00 AM

Does anyone have to transport a family member who needs a wheelchair and how do you do it?  Thanks.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 06, 2013, 05:15:53 AM

Does anyone have to transport a family member who needs a wheelchair and how do you do it?  Thanks.


If the persons has to sit in the wheel chair the whole time, you will need a wheelchair van.
If the person can transfer to a car seat, there are several ways.  Let me know and I'll let you know tonight how I transfer and transport George.
Hope all is well.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 06, 2013, 02:55:05 PM

Does anyone have to transport a family member who needs a wheelchair and how do you do it?  Thanks.




My Mom used a simple manual wheel chair carrier that mounted on the back of her car while when my late father was wheel chair bound.  He was able to swing his legs out of the car and she helped him into the wheel chair.  Later on, he grew too weak to do this and the family chipped in and we found a good used van adapted for wheel chair use.  I'm not too sure which model she had or what brand, but here are some links. There are very simple tote models (which are great back savers & not so expensive) on up to fancier versions.

Hitch Mounted Carriers:

http://www.a1-medical-supplies.net/lifts-for-outside-of-car/

http://www.wheelchaircarrier.com/  She used a low cost tote carrier like Tilt N Tote Model 001.  You can see photos of it without the chair.







Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 06, 2013, 02:57:46 PM
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/hstrial-HOMEMEDICALSUPPL/-strse-895/Wheelchair-Carrier,-Caddy-Model,/Detail.bok

(http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/hstrial-HOMEMEDICALSUPPL/catalog/wheelchaircaddy.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 07, 2013, 05:31:18 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well.

Bearly Muffy has some good info.  When I had my grandmother living with us. It was so long ago. We just put her wheel chair in the back of our station Wagon.

Sister it's almost time to go get Belle ::MonkeyDance::

Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: How you doing?

JSM great to see you again. Don't stay away so long next time ::MonkeyHaHa::

Caddy I love hearing your stories about the Criminal ::MonkeyHaHa::

4Donks  Continued prayers did you get your pole barn for the tractors?

Continued prayers for all that need them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week end.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 07, 2013, 05:32:37 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well.

Bearly Muffy has some good info.  When I had my grandmother living with us. It was so long ago. We just put her wheel chair in the back of our station Wagon.

Sister it's almost time to go get Belle ::MonkeyDance::

Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: How you doing?

JSM great to see you again. Don't stay away so long next time ::MonkeyHaHa::

Caddy I love hearing your stories about the Criminal ::MonkeyHaHa::

4Donks  Continued prayers did you get your pole barn for the tractors?

Continued prayers for all that need them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week end.

Opps  Sorry Cookie  How is Lily doing? Her and Molly playing together yet?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on June 07, 2013, 05:49:47 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well.

Bearly Muffy has some good info.  When I had my grandmother living with us. It was so long ago. We just put her wheel chair in the back of our station Wagon.

Sister it's almost time to go get Belle ::MonkeyDance::

Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: How you doing?

JSM great to see you again. Don't stay away so long next time ::MonkeyHaHa::

Caddy I love hearing your stories about the Criminal ::MonkeyHaHa::

4Donks  Continued prayers did you get your pole barn for the tractors?

Continued prayers for all that need them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week end.
We were so much younger than  GE, thought nothing of tossing mom's wheelchair and oxygen in the back of the wagon, can you imagine having to do that now............Ouch, eek.........wheres the aspirin!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 07, 2013, 06:09:24 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well.

Bearly Muffy has some good info.  When I had my grandmother living with us. It was so long ago. We just put her wheel chair in the back of our station Wagon.

Sister it's almost time to go get Belle ::MonkeyDance::

Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: How you doing?

JSM great to see you again. Don't stay away so long next time ::MonkeyHaHa::

Caddy I love hearing your stories about the Criminal ::MonkeyHaHa::

4Donks  Continued prayers did you get your pole barn for the tractors?

Continued prayers for all that need them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week end.
We were so much younger than  GE, thought nothing of tossing mom's wheelchair and oxygen in the back of the wagon, can you imagine having to do that now............Ouch, eek.........wheres the aspirin!

Nope can't see us doing that now.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  It's all I can do to get the 25 pounds of cat food in the car any more.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on June 07, 2013, 07:46:37 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.

Been away for a long time, but work is taking me away for so much time.  Get up at 4:30 am and get home at 3:45 pm.  Got passed my probation period  YAY/

Anyone know how to care for a bay pigeon?

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/1C16D4BD-C458-4FAC-8D46-37F6E1B8FB99-7338-00000B7A58AB578B_zpse9415d46.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/1C16D4BD-C458-4FAC-8D46-37F6E1B8FB99-7338-00000B7A58AB578B_zpse9415d46.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 07, 2013, 08:03:59 PM
Here you go CC


http://www.ehow.com/how_8373205_care-baby-pigeons-after-hatch.html


Keep the bird warm and protected in an incubator or a cardboard box. Poke holes in the box for ventilation and cut out a hole to attach the red light bulb. Affix a thermometer and keep temperature between 86 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the box or incubator with towels.

2
Prepare cat or dog food or whole grain bread by soaking it in water and mash until it is the consistency of ketchup. Alternately, buy canary rearing milk from an animal supply store. Place food in a syringe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46yqGZTPd5M





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on June 07, 2013, 08:16:07 PM
Here you go CC


http://www.ehow.com/how_8373205_care-baby-pigeons-after-hatch.html


Keep the bird warm and protected in an incubator or a cardboard box. Poke holes in the box for ventilation and cut out a hole to attach the red light bulb. Affix a thermometer and keep temperature between 86 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the box or incubator with towels.

2
Prepare cat or dog food or whole grain bread by soaking it in water and mash until it is the consistency of ketchup. Alternately, buy canary rearing milk from an animal supply store. Place food in a syringe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46yqGZTPd5M





Thanks GE.  Me's thinks the bird might be at least 3 weeks old.  Going to Petco tomorrow to get advice and food and stuff


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on June 07, 2013, 08:39:57 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.

Been away for a long time, but work is taking me away for so much time.  Get up at 4:30 am and get home at 3:45 pm.  Got passed my probation period  YAY/

Anyone know how to care for a bay pigeon?

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/1C16D4BD-C458-4FAC-8D46-37F6E1B8FB99-7338-00000B7A58AB578B_zpse9415d46.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/1C16D4BD-C458-4FAC-8D46-37F6E1B8FB99-7338-00000B7A58AB578B_zpse9415d46.jpg.html)

OMG ::MonkeyEek::

I'll try not to let Chubbie see this!!!

She finished her scant bowl tonight and then kicked the owl over to my son- like where's more??


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on June 07, 2013, 08:40:32 PM
Bowl not owl


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 08, 2013, 09:19:57 AM
Cadillac  Sons Buddy does that. He inhales his cup of food in 2 seconds and then licks his bowl and pushes it around looking for more.   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on June 09, 2013, 07:01:14 AM
Just a short update...

Friday had my 20th treatment and on Thursday had my 5th chemo...1/2 way there... ::MonkeyCheer4::

After the 25th treatment they do another CAT scan and restage for the last treatments...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Everyone keep safe.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 09, 2013, 10:31:04 AM
Just a short update...

Friday had my 20th treatment and on Thursday had my 5th chemo...1/2 way there... ::MonkeyCheer4::

After the 25th treatment they do another CAT scan and restage for the last treatments...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Everyone keep safe.

Thank you for the update.  1/2 way there!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::  Continue kickin' ass!   ::donkey3:: 4 donks! 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 09, 2013, 01:15:39 PM
Just a short update...

Friday had my 20th treatment and on Thursday had my 5th chemo...1/2 way there... ::MonkeyCheer4::

After the 25th treatment they do another CAT scan and restage for the last treatments...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Everyone keep safe.

Alright 4Donks  ::cartwheel:: ::cartwheel:: ::cartwheel:: ::cartwheel::  Thank you for keeping us up dated.

Like Muffy ::bee:: said keep kicking ass  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on June 09, 2013, 01:33:21 PM
Just a short update...

Friday had my 20th treatment and on Thursday had my 5th chemo...1/2 way there... ::MonkeyCheer4::

After the 25th treatment they do another CAT scan and restage for the last treatments...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Everyone keep safe.
Yea!! I was thinking about you on Friday and wondering how it was going!

1/2 way!! Woo Hoo


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on June 09, 2013, 07:24:07 PM
Just a short update...

Friday had my 20th treatment and on Thursday had my 5th chemo...1/2 way there... ::MonkeyCheer4::

After the 25th treatment they do another CAT scan and restage for the last treatments...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Everyone keep safe.

Thanks for the update! You remain in my prayers!


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Post by: Sister on June 10, 2013, 07:27:48 AM
Just a short update...

Friday had my 20th treatment and on Thursday had my 5th chemo...1/2 way there... ::MonkeyCheer4::

After the 25th treatment they do another CAT scan and restage for the last treatments...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Everyone keep safe.
I was wondering where you were in the process.
How are you feeling dear one?  Is your voice getting any stronger?
You are in my prayers for strength and return of voice.
 ::donkey3::


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Post by: Sister on June 10, 2013, 07:29:59 AM
Leaving in a couple of hours to go get Belle.  I am so excited.
Was going to leave yesterday, but I was just too tired.
Have a rental care and praying for safe travel.
Should be back on Thursday with the graduated doggie.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: theboyzmom on June 10, 2013, 09:32:16 AM
Leaving in a couple of hours to go get Belle.  I am so excited.
Was going to leave yesterday, but I was just too tired.
Have a rental care and praying for safe travel.
Should be back on Thursday with the graduated doggie.
 ::germanshep::

Drive safe and enjoy having her home. Let us know how wonderful she is.   ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Sister on June 11, 2013, 04:25:25 AM
Crisis in the parish.  Leaving this morning.  So excited.
Will be back on Friday.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: can on June 11, 2013, 07:45:10 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

4Donks - I admire your spirit and endurance.  Continued prayers. 

JSM - Your sister and her babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister-  Safe and happy travels home with Belle. 

Cookie - Lilly is adoreable.

Bearly - caregiver prayers.

Baby Bear - Good to see you back!  A long time ago I recall a post from you saying that wonderful things were happening in your life (or something close to that)...then a long absence.  Recalling you liked to travel, I imagined you had found your Shangri-la/Camelot.  Take care.

GE - Hi.   :smt054

All the best to all the Monkeys!
 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::germanshep:: ::donkey3:: ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Brandi on June 11, 2013, 12:27:22 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

4Donks - I admire your spirit and endurance.  Continued prayers. 

JSM - Your sister and her babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister-  Safe and happy travels home with Belle. 

Cookie - Lilly is adoreable.

Bearly - caregiver prayers.

Baby Bear - Good to see you back!  A long time ago I recall a post from you saying that wonderful things were happening in your life (or something close to that)...then a long absence.  Recalling you liked to travel, I imagined you had found your Shangri-la/Camelot.  Take care.

GE - Hi.   :smt054

All the best to all the Monkeys!
 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::germanshep:: ::donkey3:: ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Nice to see you Can.


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Post by: cookie on June 11, 2013, 06:13:29 PM
Back from Texas. Lilly flew on the airplane with me. She went under the seat in her travel crate? She did not let out a peep either on the plane, the hotel or the car rides? Hubs and I jut look at each other and say, is this puppy for real? She is truly the best puppy ever! After all that we went thru with Maniac Molly, we are so thrilled! Lilly is so calm and good natured.
She and  Molly love each other and play and love each other.

Glad everyone Is doing ok. 
4 donks.....special thoughts to you .


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Post by: cookie on June 11, 2013, 06:25:00 PM
Sister...thx for the info on the dog training...


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Post by: 4 Donks on June 11, 2013, 07:18:51 PM
Another update.... ::MonkeyCheer4::

They did my CAT scan and staging early and I will be officially done.......July 2nd.

So looking forward to everything going back to normal. It takes 2-4 weeks after the last radiation and chemo to get rid of the side effects. Happy Dance  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


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Post by: MuffyBee on June 11, 2013, 07:31:29 PM
Another update.... ::MonkeyCheer4::

They did my CAT scan and staging early and I will be officially done.......July 2nd.

So looking forward to everything going back to normal. It takes 2-4 weeks after the last radiation and chemo to get rid of the side effects. Happy Dance  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

 ::MonkeyCheer4::  Sounds good!  I checked the calendar and there are 21 days starting (and including) tomorrow until July 2nd.  Counting down....   


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 11, 2013, 07:47:48 PM
Another update.... ::MonkeyCheer4::

They did my CAT scan and staging early and I will be officially done.......July 2nd.

So looking forward to everything going back to normal. It takes 2-4 weeks after the last radiation and chemo to get rid of the side effects. Happy Dance  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


4Donks  What wonderful news ::MonkeyDance:: Will be counting the days here in Texas.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


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Post by: theboyzmom on June 11, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
Another update.... ::MonkeyCheer4::

They did my CAT scan and staging early and I will be officially done.......July 2nd.

So looking forward to everything going back to normal. It takes 2-4 weeks after the last radiation and chemo to get rid of the side effects. Happy Dance  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Such great news! PTL!!


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Post by: cookie on June 11, 2013, 10:35:45 PM
Great news 4donks


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Post by: Brandi on June 11, 2013, 10:45:16 PM
Another update.... ::MonkeyCheer4::

They did my CAT scan and staging early and I will be officially done.......July 2nd.

So looking forward to everything going back to normal. It takes 2-4 weeks after the last radiation and chemo to get rid of the side effects. Happy Dance  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/Image19-1.png~original)

Congrats, 4 Donks!

You are rapidly getting there.

 ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Brandi on June 11, 2013, 10:47:05 PM
Back from Texas. Lilly flew on the airplane with me. She went under the seat in her travel crate? She did not let out a peep either on the plane, the hotel or the car rides? Hubs and I jut look at each other and say, is this puppy for real? She is truly the best puppy ever! After all that we went thru with Maniac Molly, we are so thrilled! Lilly is so calm and good natured.
She and  Molly love each other and play and love each other.

Glad everyone Is doing ok. 
4 donks.....special thoughts to you .

Welcome back from Texas.

What a sweetie Lilly was. I have to say, when you said she did not let out a peep, I read that as poop. LOL

So glad Molly and Lilly are becoming buddies!


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Post by: Brandi on June 13, 2013, 11:54:48 AM
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Was it something I said?

It's a ghost town.


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 13, 2013, 12:58:45 PM
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Was it something I said?

It's a ghost town.

Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty:: 

It is very quiet for sure. I have read just haven't said much. I think having teenagers around and their drama has worn me out. ::MonkeyHaHa::

How is your neighbor doing? Think about you & him daily you guys are in my prayers. The family I grew up with since I was 5 and they became second parents and their sons became like brothers to me. Just had to place the mom in a facility for Alzheimer's/ Dementia  Just has broken everybody's hearts. She only has 20% of her cognitive ability left and has turned violent to her husband and youngest son.  ::MonkeyTears::


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Post by: Brandi on June 13, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
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Was it something I said?

It's a ghost town.

Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty:: 

It is very quiet for sure. I have read just haven't said much. I think having teenagers around and their drama has worn me out. ::MonkeyHaHa::

How is your neighbor doing? Think about you & him daily you guys are in my prayers. The family I grew up with since I was 5 and they became second parents and their sons became like brothers to me. Just had to place the mom in a facility for Alzheimer's/ Dementia  Just has broken everybody's hearts. She only has 20% of her cognitive ability left and has turned violent to her husband and youngest son.  ::MonkeyTears::

Turned out well for him, although he isn't so sure of that. His sister who lives down at the beach (~1 hour drive away) opened up her home to him. He went there when he was released from the hospital. He has his own big room and bathroom and lives with her and her husband. He keeps saying he is "coming home" because up here is where he lives and his doctor gave him a clean bill of health. (That cannot be true.) I am still paying his bills for him and trying to sell his truck. I believe his truck will be sold this weekend. Have someone coming to see it on Saturday. We got some of his household accounts closed (phone and cable.) Just need to get the truck sold so he has no more insurance bills and need to get his home sold. We have left the power on for now, which is another bill, but I am hoping it will be the minimum this month. He needs the money, as he is living on Social Security. He has clear moments as well as very mixed up moments, which is normal for dementia.

Want to get his truck sold before he changes his mind. He will no longer be able to drive, although sometimes he thinks he will. So it's a delicate situation, as he changes his mind about everything all the time.

So sorry to hear about the mom's experience with dementia. It's a nasty progressive disease, for sure.

Teenagers? I don't envy you. LOL

Thanks for your post ;-)



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Post by: MuffyBee on June 13, 2013, 01:35:03 PM
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Was it something I said?

It's a ghost town.

Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty:: 

It is very quiet for sure. I have read just haven't said much. I think having teenagers around and their drama has worn me out. ::MonkeyHaHa::

How is your neighbor doing? Think about you & him daily you guys are in my prayers. The family I grew up with since I was 5 and they became second parents and their sons became like brothers to me. Just had to place the mom in a facility for Alzheimer's/ Dementia  Just has broken everybody's hearts. She only has 20% of her cognitive ability left and has turned violent to her husband and youngest son.  ::MonkeyTears::

Oh, that has to be so heartbreaking.   ::MonkeyTears::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 13, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
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Was it something I said?

It's a ghost town.

Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty:: 

It is very quiet for sure. I have read just haven't said much. I think having teenagers around and their drama has worn me out. ::MonkeyHaHa::

How is your neighbor doing? Think about you & him daily you guys are in my prayers. The family I grew up with since I was 5 and they became second parents and their sons became like brothers to me. Just had to place the mom in a facility for Alzheimer's/ Dementia  Just has broken everybody's hearts. She only has 20% of her cognitive ability left and has turned violent to her husband and youngest son.  ::MonkeyTears::

Turned out well for him, although he isn't so sure of that. His sister who lives down at the beach (~1 hour drive away) opened up her home to him. He went there when he was released from the hospital. He has his own big room and bathroom and lives with her and her husband. He keeps saying he is "coming home" because up here is where he lives and his doctor gave him a clean bill of health. (That cannot be true.) I am still paying his bills for him and trying to sell his truck. I believe his truck will be sold this weekend. Have someone coming to see it on Saturday. We got some of his household accounts closed (phone and cable.) Just need to get the truck sold so he has no more insurance bills and need to get his home sold. We have left the power on for now, which is another bill, but I am hoping it will be the minimum this month. He needs the money, as he is living on Social Security. He has clear moments as well as very mixed up moments, which is normal for dementia.

Want to get his truck sold before he changes his mind. He will no longer be able to drive, although sometimes he thinks he will. So it's a delicate situation, as he changes his mind about everything all the time.

So sorry to hear about the mom's experience with dementia. It's a nasty progressive disease, for sure.

Teenagers? I don't envy you. LOL

Thanks for your post ;-)



That is good news he is at sisters home. Hope you get his truck sold soon. Before he changes his mind. They seem to do that a lot. Bless your heart for all you have done for him.

As for the teenagers  ::MonkeyHaHa::  They are up down with their emotions it is hard sometimes to keep up with them. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 13, 2013, 01:57:28 PM
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Was it something I said?

It's a ghost town.

Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty:: 

It is very quiet for sure. I have read just haven't said much. I think having teenagers around and their drama has worn me out. ::MonkeyHaHa::

How is your neighbor doing? Think about you & him daily you guys are in my prayers. The family I grew up with since I was 5 and they became second parents and their sons became like brothers to me. Just had to place the mom in a facility for Alzheimer's/ Dementia  Just has broken everybody's hearts. She only has 20% of her cognitive ability left and has turned violent to her husband and youngest son.  ::MonkeyTears::

Oh, that has to be so heartbreaking.   ::MonkeyTears::

It sure is Muffy ::bee::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 13, 2013, 03:26:12 PM
Super bad weather coming our way. Tornado possibilities, large hail and saturated ground so the winds can knock over trees and power lines. It's almost here.

Think of us ;-)


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Post by: MuffyBee on June 13, 2013, 04:09:27 PM
Super bad weather coming our way. Tornado possibilities, large hail and saturated ground so the winds can knock over trees and power lines. It's almost here.

Think of us ;-)

I read about the big storms & lines of winds coming across the U.S.  Please stay safe and check in with us as you can.  We'll be thinking of you!


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 13, 2013, 05:00:55 PM
Super bad weather coming our way. Tornado possibilities, large hail and saturated ground so the winds can knock over trees and power lines. It's almost here.

Think of us ;-)

Stay safe hope it isn't has bad as they are calling for it to be. Let us know how you are when you can.  ::MonkeyKiss::


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Post by: cookie on June 13, 2013, 06:36:46 PM
Hi all.
Brandi...u r so sweet for looking out for your elderly neighbor. We need more people to do that for our neighbors.

I have been really busy with the grand daughters since school is out. I have been tired this week since traveling to Texas and back. Don't know how my hubs travels so much . Makes me appreciate him all the more.
I fly to Yakima Washington next Friday to surprise my mom on her 80th birthday. Then I am home for a few days and then we head down to the lake for a 9 day vacation with all our kids and grand kids. We will b worn out by the time we are done with that! But, we are lucky that we get to go.

I am O'Hare airport right now waiting for hubs to fly in ...


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Post by: Brandi on June 13, 2013, 09:07:42 PM
Well, I was in the process of shutting down my computer when we lost power. I didn't accomplish my goal. LOL A huge tree up at the main road (our power lines are buried where we live) blew down all the way across the road, blocking it in both directions for hours!

We lost power for 6 full hours while they took care of the tree and fixed the above ground wires up there.

So lucky we did not get the hail they were saying we were going to get. I went out on the deck and the yard and covered the glass top tables and just hoped the hail would not damage our car. (No garage.) But all was fine.

Didn't notice the real high winds (70+ mph) they were also calling for. The ground is saturated from our last downpour a few days ago, so again, good we did not get that high of winds here at our house.

We listened to a radio during the power outage and there were reports of trees down and power outages all over.

So all in all, a 6 hour power outage is all we had to deal with, so we lucked out. ;-)

Thanks for all your concern!

 ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: MuffyBee on June 13, 2013, 10:34:45 PM
Whew!  I'm glad you checked in to let us know you're okay Brandi.  The forecast gave such potential for damage.  ::MonkeyNoNo::  Six hours without power would feel like an eternity. 


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 13, 2013, 10:45:47 PM
So glad you didn't get any thing bad Brandi.  Thanks for for letting us know you were okay. 

Has anyone heard from Sister? I can't remember if she has made it home from picking up Belle or not.



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Post by: MuffyBee on June 13, 2013, 11:10:17 PM
So glad you didn't get any thing bad Brandi.  Thanks for for letting us know you were okay. 

Has anyone heard from Sister? I can't remember if she has made it home from picking up Belle or not.




Crisis in the parish.  Leaving this morning.  So excited.
Will be back on Friday.
 ::germanshep::


I think Sister was initially due back Thursday  but something came up and she left later and will return tomorrow (Friday). 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 13, 2013, 11:14:46 PM

« Reply #194 on: June 10, 2013, 06:29:59 AM »
Leaving in a couple of hours to go get Belle.  I am so excited.
Was going to leave yesterday, but I was just too tired.
Have a rental care and praying for safe travel.
Should be back on Thursday with the graduated doggie.
 ::germanshep::


« Reply #196 on: June 11, 2013, 03:25:25 AM »
Crisis in the parish.  Leaving this morning.  So excited.
Will be back on Friday.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 14, 2013, 12:30:37 AM

« Reply #194 on: June 10, 2013, 06:29:59 AM »
Leaving in a couple of hours to go get Belle.  I am so excited.
Was going to leave yesterday, but I was just too tired.
Have a rental care and praying for safe travel.
Should be back on Thursday with the graduated doggie.
 ::germanshep::


Thank you Muffy ::bee:: Was worried about her driving in the bad weather on the east coast

« Reply #196 on: June 11, 2013, 03:25:25 AM »
Crisis in the parish.  Leaving this morning.  So excited.
Will be back on Friday.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: MuffyBee on June 14, 2013, 07:53:52 AM
You're welcome, GE.  The large storms that have been sweeping our nation have been fearsome.  I hope we hear from Sister later today. 


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Post by: theboyzmom on June 14, 2013, 08:35:40 AM
Brandi - I am so glad the storms were not all they were supposed to be. Power loss is a small price compared to some of the things we have seen lately! Happy to hear you are safe.


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Post by: Brandi on June 14, 2013, 09:28:12 AM
Brandi - I am so glad the storms were not all they were supposed to be. Power loss is a small price compared to some of the things we have seen lately! Happy to hear you are safe.

Thank you TBM. I appreciate it.

I had a doctor's app't (just a checkup and blood work) today at 8. I am not a morning person. LOL

But I drove past where the tree came down across the highway. It was not just one tree. It looked like a tornado had come through that area. It was a mess. And the wires looked to be just put together to let the power through. They were sagging and I saw some that had loose ends. The power people were there, closing one lane and had about 7 trucks with workers getting out and suiting up. I think they have a lot of work to do to get that section of lines fixed.

Thinking we may lose power for a bit today while they are working on it. We'll see.

I see NC also got hit pretty hard.

Nasty storms. And it isn't even summer yet!


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Post by: can on June 14, 2013, 09:31:22 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

4Donks - I admire your spirit and endurance.  Continued prayers. 

JSM - Your sister and her babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister-  Safe and happy travels home with Belle. 

Cookie - Lilly is adoreable.

Bearly - caregiver prayers.

Baby Bear - Good to see you back!  A long time ago I recall a post from you saying that wonderful things were happening in your life (or something close to that)...then a long absence.  Recalling you liked to travel, I imagined you had found your Shangri-la/Camelot.  Take care.

GE - Hi.   :smt054

All the best to all the Monkeys!
 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::germanshep:: ::donkey3:: ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Nice to see you Can.

Thanks Brandi.  Been preoccupied w/fam. matters my end.

Good news that you did not suffer damage to your property. 


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Post by: can on June 14, 2013, 09:33:31 AM
Another update.... ::MonkeyCheer4::

They did my CAT scan and staging early and I will be officially done.......July 2nd.

So looking forward to everything going back to normal. It takes 2-4 weeks after the last radiation and chemo to get rid of the side effects. Happy Dance  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Such great news! PTL!!

 ::rhino::  ::donkey3:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on June 14, 2013, 09:36:06 AM
Hi all.
Brandi...u r so sweet for looking out for your elderly neighbor. We need more people to do that for our neighbors.

I have been really busy with the grand daughters since school is out. I have been tired this week since traveling to Texas and back. Don't know how my hubs travels so much . Makes me appreciate him all the more.
I fly to Yakima Washington next Friday to surprise my mom on her 80th birthday. Then I am home for a few days and then we head down to the lake for a 9 day vacation with all our kids and grand kids. We will b worn out by the time we are done with that! But, we are lucky that we get to go.

I am O'Hare airport right now waiting for hubs to fly in ...

Happy birthday to your Mom cookie!   ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on June 14, 2013, 09:44:47 AM
Sister - interested to hear how Belle received you went you reached the obedience school.
How was your training session?  Wishing you a restful weekend as you settle in with Belle.
 ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep::


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Post by: cookie on June 14, 2013, 12:13:49 PM
Hi all.  Glad everyone is safe from the storms


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 14, 2013, 01:09:34 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Can so good to see you. Hope the family matters are getting worked out.

Brandi glad to hear they had crews out fixing the power lines. I am not a morning person either. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Cookie sounds like you have a full schedule ahead of you. Youngest brother lives in Yakima. I laughed every time we drove pass the sign in Yakima that said " The Palm Springs of Washington "

TBM  How are you and the family doing?

4Donks continued prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Sister hope you had a save trip back with Belle.

Muffy ::bee:: Hope you are staying cool. We hit 102 here yesterday. ::MonkeyNoNo::


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Post by: Sister on June 14, 2013, 03:08:31 PM
I am finally back.  Yesterday was hell driving in all that rain and wind from Provience RI.
Belle is home and already she is testing to see if the new rules apply to home.  At the moment she is in a down/stay in my study.  I have to meet tonight with a family whose mother died the first of the week.  Funeral is tomorrow.
Am so excited to have Belle home.  Other than shedding, she looks great.  So much to tell, maybe later tonight or tomorrow.
Everyone there loved her and said she is very smart.  Now all I have to do is let her know I am in charge and not her . . . can't tell you how wonderful it is to have her home.
She got sick in the car yesterday and again this morning.  So I just fed her a little when we got home.

4 Donks, so glad you are on the downhill slide of that ole mountain.

Happy everyone made it through the storms all right.

Later.
Blessings.


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Post by: Brandi on June 14, 2013, 04:24:01 PM
Sister,

Glad you got home okay and that you decided to sit out the rain instead of drive through it yesterday!

I have a little surprise for Belle I will post later today.

So proud of Belle! (and her Mom!)

 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 14, 2013, 08:32:48 PM
Sister so glad you made it home safe with Belle ::MonkeyDance::  I am sure Belle is going to test you. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Just like our children do/did ::MonkeyHaHa:: So happy for you ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 14, 2013, 08:43:54 PM
 ::germanshep::
Sister so glad you made it home safe with Belle ::MonkeyDance::  I am sure Belle is going to test you. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Just like our children do/did ::MonkeyHaHa:: So happy for you ::MonkeyKiss::
I'm the Mommy with a capital "M".
 ::germanshep::
Headed for bed.


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Post by: cookie on June 14, 2013, 08:57:51 PM
Proud of Belle!


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Post by: Brandi on June 15, 2013, 10:14:07 PM
I am finally back.  Yesterday was hell driving in all that rain and wind from Provience RI.
Belle is home and already she is testing to see if the new rules apply to home.  At the moment she is in a down/stay in my study.  I have to meet tonight with a family whose mother died the first of the week.  Funeral is tomorrow.
Am so excited to have Belle home.  Other than shedding, she looks great.  So much to tell, maybe later tonight or tomorrow.
Everyone there loved her and said she is very smart.  Now all I have to do is let her know I am in charge and not her . . . can't tell you how wonderful it is to have her home.
She got sick in the car yesterday and again this morning.  So I just fed her a little when we got home.

4 Donks, so glad you are on the downhill slide of that ole mountain.

Happy everyone made it through the storms all right.

Later.
Blessings.

Brandi welcomes Belle home from her springtime studies!

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We are all so proud of Belle!!!

Hope things are progressing at home well, Sister.

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Post by: Green Eyes on June 16, 2013, 08:48:14 PM
Brandi how cute the Graduation pics of Belle are.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 16, 2013, 08:49:51 PM
Hi Can ::HelloKitty::  Hope things are quieting down for you.  ::MonkeyKiss::


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Post by: can on June 16, 2013, 09:00:15 PM
Hi to all the monkeys. 

GE -hope you and your famiy are well.  yes things are getting worked out.  my mom finally received a place for her husband in a long term care facility.  it's been a very stressful process for all.  her visits upset them both.
my daughter came in from out of town and stayed with her last weekend and took her to see him.  she removed my mom in about ten minutes.  the head nurse told my mom, 'dear, you must go and rest now, and do not worry or have guilt, you have done all you can and you need to rest now.
one day at a time.

sister - how are you and belle doing?  also connie and geo. 



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Post by: can on June 16, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
Hi Can ::HelloKitty::  Hope things are quieting down for you.  ::MonkeyKiss::

lol - our posts crossed.


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Post by: can on June 16, 2013, 09:10:59 PM
Hi Can ::HelloKitty::  Hope things are quieting down for you.  ::MonkeyKiss::

lol - our posts crossed.

GE - i'm off to bed now.  have to be up early in the morning to go to my moms'. 
wish i could say more.
say hi to trim please.


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Post by: Sister on June 16, 2013, 10:15:30 PM
Thanks Brandi for Belle's graduation pictures.

Will let you all know soon how it's going.  She is so much calmer!
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 16, 2013, 10:29:17 PM
Hi to all the monkeys. 

GE -hope you and your famiy are well.  yes things are getting worked out.  my mom finally received a place for her husband in a long term care facility.  it's been a very stressful process for all.  her visits upset them both.
my daughter came in from out of town and stayed with her last weekend and took her to see him.  she removed my mom in about ten minutes.  the head nurse told my mom, 'dear, you must go and rest now, and do not worry or have guilt, you have done all you can and you need to rest now.
one day at a time.

sister - how are you and belle doing?  also connie and geo. 

Can I understand how had it is to place a loved one in a long term care facility.  I am glad you finely got him in one. All you can do is give your mom support and tell her she has done everything she could. Prayers for you all. Enjoy your time with your mom. ::MonkeyAngel::




Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 16, 2013, 11:26:15 PM
Brandi how cute the Graduation pics of Belle are.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks, GE!

I had made several very similar ones a while back, but had not saved them before we lost power and I lost all the work!

I thought Belle looked so cute holding her diploma, I went ahead and redid them from scratch.

I am glad you think they are cute ;-)


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 17, 2013, 02:04:42 AM
Brandi how cute the Graduation pics of Belle are.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks, GE!

I had made several very similar ones a while back, but had not saved them before we lost power and I lost all the work!

I thought Belle looked so cute holding her diploma, I went ahead and redid them from scratch.

I am glad you think they are cute ;-)


They really are cute Brandi. I like Belle holding her diploma too. Sorry you lost all your work when the power went out.


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Post by: Brandi on June 17, 2013, 08:37:11 PM
Brandi how cute the Graduation pics of Belle are.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks, GE!

I had made several very similar ones a while back, but had not saved them before we lost power and I lost all the work!

I thought Belle looked so cute holding her diploma, I went ahead and redid them from scratch.

I am glad you think they are cute ;-)


They really are cute Brandi. I like Belle holding her diploma too. Sorry you lost all your work when the power went out.

Been using computers and doing artwork for way too many years to not save my work as I go along. LOL

Only have myself to blame ;-)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 17, 2013, 09:17:42 PM
TBM  are you guys okay with the nasty weather your way?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 17, 2013, 09:31:55 PM
Monkeys I am so upset at some of the parents around here. One of the young ladies that lives at down the road. Is being sent to live with her grandmother to take care of her. Which I can understand to a point. She gave up her room to her step dads mom. Then her mom tells her you are going to go live with Grandma to take care of her as the  daughter living with her just got tried and walked out. This young lady doesn't have a license to take the grandmother to the doctor or to get groceries for them. She has raised her 4 younger sibs as mom sits on her fat azz. She has been saving money to go to college next fall. Her mom told her we need money etc. So she gave her mom most of her graduation money. She is such a sweet gal. Why doesn't the mom go take care of her mother. But NO Ashley as to do it and give up her plans. She was so sad today she came down to spend the night with granddaughter and mom called her and told her get home we are taking you tonight not tomorrow as planned. Okay done with my rant.


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Post by: cadillac on June 17, 2013, 10:40:21 PM
Monkeys I am so upset at some of the parents around here. One of the young ladies that lives at down the road. Is being sent to live with her grandmother to take care of her. Which I can understand to a point. She gave up her room to her step dads mom. Then her mom tells her you are going to go live with Grandma to take care of her as the  daughter living with her just got tried and walked out. This young lady doesn't have a license to take the grandmother to the doctor or to get groceries for them. She has raised her 4 younger sibs as mom sits on her fat azz. She has been saving money to go to college next fall. Her mom told her we need money etc. So she gave her mom most of her graduation money. She is such a sweet gal. Why doesn't the mom go take care of her mother. But NO Ashley as to do it and give up her plans. She was so sad today she came down to spend the night with granddaughter and mom called her and told her get home we are taking you tonight not tomorrow as planned. Okay done with my rant.

Just plain selfish and lazy.  ( the mother)

A child needs to grow into adulthood and not be forced.


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Post by: Brandi on June 17, 2013, 10:57:41 PM
Monkeys I am so upset at some of the parents around here. One of the young ladies that lives at down the road. Is being sent to live with her grandmother to take care of her. Which I can understand to a point. She gave up her room to her step dads mom. Then her mom tells her you are going to go live with Grandma to take care of her as the  daughter living with her just got tried and walked out. This young lady doesn't have a license to take the grandmother to the doctor or to get groceries for them. She has raised her 4 younger sibs as mom sits on her fat azz. She has been saving money to go to college next fall. Her mom told her we need money etc. So she gave her mom most of her graduation money. She is such a sweet gal. Why doesn't the mom go take care of her mother. But NO Ashley as to do it and give up her plans. She was so sad today she came down to spend the night with granddaughter and mom called her and told her get home we are taking you tonight not tomorrow as planned. Okay done with my rant.

Just plain selfish and lazy.  ( the mother)

A child needs to grow into adulthood and not be forced.

Oh, I agree!

Just plain unfair to Ashley. After the age of 18, she should be able to do as she wishes and needs to do for herself. It is her time to prepare for her future. IMO.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 18, 2013, 02:33:13 AM
Your right Cadillac and Brandi. The parents are selfish. Not that she shouldn't help with her grandmother. But to just tell her to pack her clothes and stuff and you are going. Is just wrong. I am hoping and praying the move out of her home will end up a good thing for her.  And her grandmother will encourage her to follow her dream and at least start college part time while she is living with her.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on June 18, 2013, 07:24:24 AM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.




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Post by: cadillac on June 18, 2013, 08:16:22 AM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.



Cookie, sorry to hear about your MIL.  Prayers for you and your family  ::MonkeyAngel::

Keep her memory close to your heart.

Cadillac


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Post by: theboyzmom on June 18, 2013, 08:39:47 AM
TBM  are you guys okay with the nasty weather your way?

We are ok here. Had some major damage in the area - but missed our house by a couple of miles. We did get to watch a funnel develop nearby but it did not touch down. We had a bunch of trees down and lots of wind.  Thankfully almost no injuries. Thanks for asking!


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Post by: theboyzmom on June 18, 2013, 08:49:18 AM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.




I am so sorry.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 18, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
TBM  are you guys okay with the nasty weather your way?

We are ok here. Had some major damage in the area - but missed our house by a couple of miles. We did get to watch a funnel develop nearby but it did not touch down. We had a bunch of trees down and lots of wind.  Thankfully almost no injuries. Thanks for asking!
Whew! Glad you are safe, and that it missed your house.

I saw a funnel cloud once. Just once. It was scary. It did touch down, but not where I was.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on June 18, 2013, 01:59:30 PM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.

I am so sorry, Cookie. I believe I remember you speaking of her before.

My condolences to you and your husband.


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 18, 2013, 03:58:00 PM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.




So sorry to hear about your MIL Cookie.  May she rest in Peace. Prayers for your hubs and all the family at this time. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 18, 2013, 03:59:28 PM
TBM  are you guys okay with the nasty weather your way?

We are ok here. Had some major damage in the area - but missed our house by a couple of miles. We did get to watch a funnel develop nearby but it did not touch down. We had a bunch of trees down and lots of wind.  Thankfully almost no injuries. Thanks for asking!

Glad to hear you guys are all okay and no damage to your place.


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Post by: MuffyBee on June 18, 2013, 05:39:18 PM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.




I'm so sorry Cookie.   :smt056


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 18, 2013, 05:44:09 PM
Monkeys I am so upset at some of the parents around here. One of the young ladies that lives at down the road. Is being sent to live with her grandmother to take care of her. Which I can understand to a point. She gave up her room to her step dads mom. Then her mom tells her you are going to go live with Grandma to take care of her as the  daughter living with her just got tried and walked out. This young lady doesn't have a license to take the grandmother to the doctor or to get groceries for them. She has raised her 4 younger sibs as mom sits on her fat azz. She has been saving money to go to college next fall. Her mom told her we need money etc. So she gave her mom most of her graduation money. She is such a sweet gal. Why doesn't the mom go take care of her mother. But NO Ashley as to do it and give up her plans. She was so sad today she came down to spend the night with granddaughter and mom called her and told her get home we are taking you tonight not tomorrow as planned. Okay done with my rant.

I hope the time comes when Ashley will come of age and strike off on her own.  I believe children and teens should help around the house but it looks like Ashley is just short of being an indentured servant.  I hope she stays a sweet gal, but I also hope she realizes as she matures that she doesn't have to be under her Mom's thumb.  I hope she can find happiness in life, and I hope her Mom doesn't keep sucking at any money she earns in the future.  JMHO


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Post by: cookie on June 18, 2013, 07:39:35 PM
Thx for thinking of us friends.


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Post by: klaasend on June 18, 2013, 08:00:07 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET!

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http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


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Post by: Sister on June 19, 2013, 08:02:31 AM
Thx for thinking of us friends.
You and your family are in my prayers.  No matter the circumstances, this is a difficult time.


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Post by: can on June 19, 2013, 10:18:45 PM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.




Thoughts and prayers to you and your husband and family.   ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Sister on June 21, 2013, 06:13:34 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Trying to be chipper this morning, but it's not working so hot.  Just have the blues -- missing my momma so much and the friend I had in my sister Connie before her stroke.  I know I shouldn't complain, but my heart has been heavy these past few days.
Sometimes the journey is difficult for all of us.  Yet I know we are really strong people and blessed people.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 21, 2013, 09:11:01 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Trying to be chipper this morning, but it's not working so hot.  Just have the blues -- missing my momma so much and the friend I had in my sister Connie before her stroke.  I know I shouldn't complain, but my heart has been heavy these past few days.
Sometimes the journey is difficult for all of us.  Yet I know we are really strong people and blessed people.
 ::germanshep::

Sister  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: cadillac on June 21, 2013, 09:39:14 AM
Hugs to Sister and Belle this morning.

When my children's hearts are heavy, I remind them to Count their Blessings.

Sometimes it is hard, I know.


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 21, 2013, 10:15:32 AM
Hugs to Sister and Belle this morning.

When my children's hearts are heavy, I remind them to Count their Blessings.

Sometimes it is hard, I know.

Morning Cadillac ::HelloKitty::

Hope you and yours are doing well.


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Post by: cadillac on June 21, 2013, 01:40:08 PM
Hugs to Sister and Belle this morning.

When my children's hearts are heavy, I remind them to Count their Blessings.

Sometimes it is hard, I know.

Morning Cadillac ::HelloKitty::

Hope you and yours are doing well.

Oh hey GE! ::HelloKitty::

We are doing fine- down at the coast this weekend.  Hubs went to work and I'm doing a little work and a lot of nothing!!

Wishing Chubbie was here with me- she likes it here but Hubs always has an excuse why we can't bring her. ::MonkeyMad::

Never a good one either.  Cad doesn't get to come often.  She is too unpredictable.  Ran in circles one time inside and then SMACK head on into the glass door! ::MonkeyShocked::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 21, 2013, 04:43:52 PM
Here's one for you Cadillac  This made me think of your fur babies.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  It seems daughters & granddaughters pups had a little something extra today. When daughter took a break from work they got up on her desk and got about five keys off her keyboard.  ::MonkeyEek:: I don't know if they ate them or just got them off and chewed them up.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: 



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Post by: Brandi on June 21, 2013, 09:22:32 PM
Here's one for you Cadillac  This made me think of your fur babies.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  It seems daughters & granddaughters pups had a little something extra today. When daughter took a break from work they got up on her desk and got about five keys off her keyboard.  ::MonkeyEek:: I don't know if they ate them or just got them off and chewed them up.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: 
Haha!

Wonder what flavor they were!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 21, 2013, 09:36:20 PM
Here's one for you Cadillac  This made me think of your fur babies.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  It seems daughters & granddaughters pups had a little something extra today. When daughter took a break from work they got up on her desk and got about five keys off her keyboard.  ::MonkeyEek:: I don't know if they ate them or just got them off and chewed them up.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: 
Haha!

Wonder what flavor they were!

I don't have any idea. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Went over tonight and they just chewed them up.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 23, 2013, 10:07:31 AM
Morning Monkeys  ::HelloKitty::

Had a wonderful evening with family last night. Nephew was in town on business and came over for dinner. Daughter and grand kids came over too. We had a wonderful visit with lots of laughter & stories.   ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 23, 2013, 10:09:22 AM
Morning  ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for all our Monkeys that need them. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: cadillac on June 23, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Morning  ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for all our Monkeys that need them. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE!

Too funny about the keyboard pups.  Sometimes they can be so mischievous.

A long time ago, hubs dropped his cell phone in the drive when he got out of the car.  He didn't miss it immediately.  Then he remembered he had it in the car, so started retracing his steps.

Found the sim(?) card in the yard, and a remnant of what used to be the phone.

That's Cadillac for you.

One of the kids said call it and see if she rings.



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Post by: Brandi on June 23, 2013, 06:31:13 PM
Morning  ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for all our Monkeys that need them. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE!

Too funny about the keyboard pups.  Sometimes they can be so mischievous.

A long time ago, hubs dropped his cell phone in the drive when he got out of the car.  He didn't miss it immediately.  Then he remembered he had it in the car, so started retracing his steps.

Found the sim(?) card in the yard, and a remnant of what used to be the phone.

That's Cadillac for you.

One of the kids said call it and see if she rings.



Hahaha!!!


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Post by: Sister on June 23, 2013, 09:41:28 PM
Morning  ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for all our Monkeys that need them. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE!

Too funny about the keyboard pups.  Sometimes they can be so mischievous.

A long time ago, hubs dropped his cell phone in the drive when he got out of the car.  He didn't miss it immediately.  Then he remembered he had it in the car, so started retracing his steps.

Found the sim(?) card in the yard, and a remnant of what used to be the phone.

That's Cadillac for you.

One of the kids said call it and see if she rings.



Hahaha!!!
::MonkeyDevil::
very funny!


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Post by: theboyzmom on June 24, 2013, 11:15:50 AM
Morning  ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for all our Monkeys that need them. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE!

Too funny about the keyboard pups.  Sometimes they can be so mischievous.

A long time ago, hubs dropped his cell phone in the drive when he got out of the car.  He didn't miss it immediately.  Then he remembered he had it in the car, so started retracing his steps.

Found the sim(?) card in the yard, and a remnant of what used to be the phone.

That's Cadillac for you.

One of the kids said call it and see if she rings.



Hahaha!!!
::MonkeyDevil::
very funny!


All I could think of when I read that is the scene from Jurassic Park 3 when the dinosaur rings after eating the phone (and the guy attached)


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 24, 2013, 04:51:48 PM
Morning  ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for all our Monkeys that need them. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE!

Too funny about the keyboard pups.  Sometimes they can be so mischievous.


A long time ago, hubs dropped his cell phone in the drive when he got out of the car.  He didn't miss it immediately.  Then he remembered he had it in the car, so started retracing his steps.

Found the sim(?) card in the yard, and a remnant of what used to be the phone.

That's Cadillac for you.

One of the kids said call it and see if she rings.



Hahaha!!!
::MonkeyDevil::
very funny!


All I could think of when I read that is the scene from Jurassic Park 3 when the dinosaur rings after eating the phone (and the guy attached)


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: CasuallyCool on June 24, 2013, 06:10:19 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Had 4 hours of training today and then got to go on a tour at Lockheed Martin, where they make the F-16s and F-35s.  Very impressive.  I want one of each.

Had beef broth for lunch today and chicken broth for dinner, along with an 8 course dinner of 64 oz. of Gatorade.  So far throught the 2nd course dinner of Gatorade and n problem.   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 24, 2013, 09:59:40 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Had 4 hours of training today and then got to go on a tour at Lockheed Martin, where they make the F-16s and F-35s.  Very impressive.  I want one of each.

Had beef broth for lunch today and chicken broth for dinner, along with an 8 course dinner of 64 oz. of Gatorade.  So far throught the 2nd course dinner of Gatorade and n problem.   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

Yikes CC  Good Luck tomorrow.  ::MonkeyWink:: How cool to be able to tour Lockheed Martin.  ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 25, 2013, 10:25:46 PM
Evening Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope every one's doing well.

Continued prayers for all in need.


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Post by: Sister on June 27, 2013, 02:14:14 PM
 (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/hello-1.gif~original)

(borrowed this from Brandi -- isn't she the talented one!)
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Green Eyes on June 27, 2013, 03:51:53 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/hello-1.gif~original)

(borrowed this from Brandi -- isn't she the talented one!)
 ::germanshep::

 ::rhino::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on June 28, 2013, 08:32:10 AM
Good morning friends,
 ::HelloKitty::
Am feeling better, getting out of my pity party slump.  Getting back to knowing I have to rely on myself again (after almost 8 years with Dennis).  I know I can do it, but I have come kicking and silently screaming.  Pretty much over the kicking part and am looking "forward" to new things I can do now that I am "free."
Going away on a little mini-vacation Sunday and taking Connie.  Putting Belle and Jenkins in the kennel so they will be fine.  Had used this kennel for Nordie so I know they are great.  Not going far, just far enough.
Haven't been posting much as when I am hurt or sad, I tend to retreat into silence.  But know I pray for all of you every day, sometimes in the morning, sometimes at night -- but every day you remain close to my heart and the ears of God.
Taking Connie to get her hair done today.  She is so excited about our little trip.  Hasn't been anywhere since we went to Pennsylvania.  It feels good to make her happy.
Have a great day.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on June 28, 2013, 08:49:03 AM
Good to hear from you, Sister!

Have fun on your mini trip with Connie.  I'm glad she is appreciative of the little (and big) things you do for her.

Our kennel gives report cards!  It is fun to see them when we pick up the mutts. It gives them grades- A B - etc.  lists their friends that they played with and tells if they had to sit in doggie time out!  Ha ha - they love Cad, or so they say. I'm sure they appreciate the business actually, even cadillac's.

Have a good time, and take time for you.

Blessings this morning to the other monkeys- and 4D - I have been thinking about you!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on June 28, 2013, 09:27:19 AM
mini update

 ::donkey3:: last chemo treatment was yesterday  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
After they cancelled one radiation treatment due to computer problem my last treatment will be next Wednesday.

Sister I've been concerned about you but I'm glad everything is starting to come around....take care.

Once again can't express enough my appreciation for all your prayers and know it's working.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on June 28, 2013, 07:46:42 PM
Think I may have to try this for 4th of July!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/VeggieSalsa_zpsbb2ae40a.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on June 30, 2013, 02:40:48 PM
Klaas the salsa looks good. While son was here he made some salsa his friends mom had showed him how to make. The grand kids and son and daughter ate it. I tasted it  ::MonkeyHaHa:: It was good but way to hot for me. Back in the days I could have handled it. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Sister I hope you and Connie are having a good time on your mini trip.

4Donks YES your treatments will be done next week ::MonkeyDance::

 ::HelloKitty:: to all the monkeys.

Youngest grand son came to spend the night with us last night. We ended up staying up all night. We were at the store about 7:30 this morning and then went and got his fire works. Then got everything home and made some cinnamon stick thingy's.

As soon as he sat down and was quiet for 5 minutes he passed out.  Waiting for his mom to come get him.
So I can take a nap. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope everyone's staying cool with all the heat.











































Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on June 30, 2013, 03:44:12 PM
We got some rain last night!   ::MonkeyRain::  Only about 1/8 of an inch, but it's kept the temperatures under a hundred today.  We're installing a 2500 gallon water storage tank to help our low production well.  The drought has been tough.  We need more rain.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 01, 2013, 01:35:16 AM
We got some rain last night!   ::MonkeyRain::  Only about 1/8 of an inch, but it's kept the temperatures under a hundred today.  We're installing a 2500 gallon water storage tank to help our low production well.  The drought has been tough.  We need more rain.

That's great Muffy ::bee::  We got a few sprinkles here. The road was wet when we left this morning to go do errands. When we got to the store which is about 4 miles east of us. They had lots more rain as there were puddles in the streets. Got a picture of a rainbow over WalMart when we got there. I will take any amount of rain we need it for sure.  When we moved here hubs talked about putting in tanks to hold rain water. But his health has gotten to where he can't do much any more. So no tanks.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 01, 2013, 10:19:17 AM
Good morning,
Happy Canada to all our monkey friendS
 ::canadaflag::
Looks like our little trip will have to be postpone -- it is raining buckets here and has been.  We have gotten a lot of rain this week.  Connie will be upset, but I'm sorry -- not my idea of a good time.
Terrible about the firefighters
 ::MonkeyTears::
A lot going on in our world.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 01, 2013, 11:09:28 AM
Good morning,
Happy Canada to all our monkey friendS
 ::canadaflag::
Looks like our little trip will have to be postpone -- it is raining buckets here and has been.  We have gotten a lot of rain this week.  Connie will be upset, but I'm sorry -- not my idea of a good time.
Terrible about the firefighters
 ::MonkeyTears::
A lot going on in our world.


Well dang it Sister sorry  you are going to have to postpone your trip for a while. But better to wait until all the rain stops. You and Connie are in my prayers.

It is terrible about the fire fighters in AZ. So many.  ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 03, 2013, 12:33:23 AM
Good morning,
Happy Canada to all our monkey friendS
 ::canadaflag::
Looks like our little trip will have to be postpone -- it is raining buckets here and has been.  We have gotten a lot of rain this week.  Connie will be upset, but I'm sorry -- not my idea of a good time.
Terrible about the firefighters
 ::MonkeyTears::
A lot going on in our world.


Can't believe no one has asked you about Belle and her new dressing ;-p


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 01:27:31 AM
Good morning,
Happy Canada to all our monkey friendS
 ::canadaflag::
Looks like our little trip will have to be postpone -- it is raining buckets here and has been.  We have gotten a lot of rain this week.  Connie will be upset, but I'm sorry -- not my idea of a good time.
Terrible about the firefighters
 ::MonkeyTears::
A lot going on in our world.


Can't believe no one has asked you about Belle and her new dressing ;-p
I know -- I think it is a hoot!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 03, 2013, 02:14:40 AM
Good morning,
Happy Canada to all our monkey friendS
 ::canadaflag::
Looks like our little trip will have to be postpone -- it is raining buckets here and has been.  We have gotten a lot of rain this week.  Connie will be upset, but I'm sorry -- not my idea of a good time.
Terrible about the firefighters
 ::MonkeyTears::
A lot going on in our world.


Can't believe no one has asked you about Belle and her new dressing ;-p

I noticed it yesterday. Had to look a couple times to make sure I was seeing it right. ::MonkeyHaHa:: But I have had my youngest grand son here with us since Sat. I have been so tired and busy I forgot to say any thing. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 07:55:47 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
prayers for all this morning including a special anointing for 4Donks as she has her last radiation treatment today  ::donkey3::
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 03, 2013, 08:55:14 AM
OK - you must explain the dressing Sister or Brandy. Curious minds want to know!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 10:14:45 AM
let's see if this works (my first attempt):

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?action=post;quote=1566883;topic=4314.7240;num_replies=7253;sesc=53edb98f01229c76937907afef94af34


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 10:15:24 AM
not really, I will try again.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 10:16:34 AM
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4314.7240


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 10:19:06 AM
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4314.7240
kinda works -- you have to scroll down.  Don't know how to do it any other way.
 ::germanshep::

Belle always acts like she is starving.  I had asked Brandi to dress Belle for the 4th, and then I said Belle would prefer the edible kind of dressing . . . hence . . . Brandi's creativity kicks in   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on July 03, 2013, 02:04:54 PM
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


    DONE !!!!!!

Thanks everyone that helped.......


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 03, 2013, 02:25:27 PM
::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


    DONE !!!!!!

Thanks everyone that helped.......


That's wonderful 4Donks.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 03, 2013, 02:27:44 PM
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4314.7240
kinda works -- you have to scroll down.  Don't know how to do it any other way.
 ::germanshep::

Belle always acts like she is starving.  I had asked Brandi to dress Belle for the 4th, and then I said Belle would prefer the edible kind of dressing . . . hence . . . Brandi's creativity kicks in   ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Leave it to Brandi.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 03, 2013, 04:20:50 PM
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4314.7240
kinda works -- you have to scroll down.  Don't know how to do it any other way.
 ::germanshep::

Belle always acts like she is starving.  I had asked Brandi to dress Belle for the 4th, and then I said Belle would prefer the edible kind of dressing . . . hence . . . Brandi's creativity kicks in   ::MonkeyHaHa::

How funny! Go Brandi!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 03, 2013, 04:21:15 PM
::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


    DONE !!!!!!

Thanks everyone that helped.......

WOO HOO!   ::MonkeyCheer4::  ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Babybear on July 03, 2013, 05:37:07 PM
Hi everybody--I hope everyone is well and I just read that 4Donks had her last treatment.

I didn't want to mention this when people were going through such a hard time, but I will tell you why I had this exciting thing going on in my life.  I have a boyfriend who is 10 years younger than I, is 6'3" and works out almost every day.  For some reason he thinks I'm great.  I am indeed a lucky woman.

Happy Fourth.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 03, 2013, 06:03:02 PM
Hi everybody--I hope everyone is well and I just read that 4Donks had her last treatment.

I didn't want to mention this when people were going through such a hard time, but I will tell you why I had this exciting thing going on in my life.  I have a boyfriend who is 10 years younger than I, is 6'3" and works out almost every day.  For some reason he thinks I'm great.  I am indeed a lucky woman.

Happy Fourth.

Happy 4th to you too Babybear.  I am happy for you that you have someone special in your life. ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 08:27:47 PM
::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


    DONE !!!!!!

Thanks everyone that helped.......

::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3::   ::donkey3:: 

I am so happy!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 08:31:27 PM
Hi everybody--I hope everyone is well and I just read that 4Donks had her last treatment.

I didn't want to mention this when people were going through such a hard time, but I will tell you why I had this exciting thing going on in my life.  I have a boyfriend who is 10 years younger than I, is 6'3" and works out almost every day.  For some reason he thinks I'm great.  I am indeed a lucky woman.

Happy Fourth.
Way to Go!!  Glad he is so smart!
you go girl! you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!  you go girl!

don't ever hesitate to share good news!  We are happy for you!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 08:33:09 PM
did I miss something?  I noticed our Muffy  ::bee:: is a former moderator.
Is everything all right?
We love you Muffers.
 :smt054


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 03, 2013, 08:37:23 PM
did I miss something?  I noticed our Muffy  ::bee:: is a former moderator.
Is everything all right?
We love you Muffers.
 :smt054

Muffy stepped down as a moderator (cause she's really busy with home stuff) about a month or so ago.  Her title was EX Moderator until this morning when I changed it to Former Moderator cause it sounds nicer.  She is still around and still helps just doesn't have the "powers"....totally her choice/decision.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2013, 08:42:02 PM
did I miss something?  I noticed our Muffy  ::bee:: is a former moderator.
Is everything all right?
We love you Muffers.
 :smt054

Muffy stepped down as a moderator (cause she's really busy with home stuff) about a month or so ago.  Her title was EX Moderator until this morning when I changed it to Former Moderator cause it sounds nicer.  She is still around and still helps just doesn't have the "powers"....totally her choice/decision.
Thanks for responding klaas, I was hoping she wasn't sick or something and I missed it.  Shows you how much I pay attention, I didn't notice until today.  She is such a sweetheart and we love her so much!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 03, 2013, 09:00:43 PM
did I miss something?  I noticed our Muffy  ::bee:: is a former moderator.
Is everything all right?
We love you Muffers.
 :smt054

Muffy stepped down as a moderator (cause she's really busy with home stuff) about a month or so ago.  Her title was EX Moderator until this morning when I changed it to Former Moderator cause it sounds nicer.  She is still around and still helps just doesn't have the "powers"....totally her choice/decision.
Thanks for responding klaas, I was hoping she wasn't sick or something and I missed it.  Shows you how much I pay attention, I didn't notice until today.  She is such a sweetheart and we love her so much!
 ::germanshep::

She is the BEST  ::bee:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::bee::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 04, 2013, 02:10:03 AM
did I miss something?  I noticed our Muffy  ::bee:: is a former moderator.
Is everything all right?
We love you Muffers.
 :smt054

Muffy stepped down as a moderator (cause she's really busy with home stuff) about a month or so ago.  Her title was EX Moderator until this morning when I changed it to Former Moderator cause it sounds nicer.  She is still around and still helps just doesn't have the "powers"....totally her choice/decision.
Thanks for responding klaas, I was hoping she wasn't sick or something and I missed it.  Shows you how much I pay attention, I didn't notice until today.  She is such a sweetheart and we love her so much!
 ::germanshep::

She is the BEST  ::bee:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::bee::

Yes,  She is.  Maybe she is a Retired Moderator.

 ::bee::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 04, 2013, 02:14:28 AM


Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 04, 2013, 12:33:47 PM
::monkeyflag3:: HAPPY 4th OF JULY ::monkeyflag3::

Hope everyone has a safe & wonderful day. Thank you to all who have served our country past & present. Without them we would not be able to celebrate this day.  ::monkeyflag3::

 ::monkeyflag3::  May God Bless America  ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 05, 2013, 06:53:17 PM


Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 05, 2013, 06:54:28 PM
::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


    DONE !!!!!!

Thanks everyone that helped.......

That's just wonderful!

Best wishes for continued good health, 4 Donks!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 05, 2013, 06:58:50 PM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 05, 2013, 07:10:18 PM
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday yesterday.

It's the first 4th of July where we did not have a cookout with Ray. (The next door neighbor who is now living with his sister, diagnosed with dementia recently.)

Hubby and I started up tennis again and went to the courts to practice. There's a backboard there and I find that is the best way for me to practice. I used to play every day for many years. Haven't played for about 15 years and found out that it's not so easy to just pick up where I left off. LOL My forearm muscle is weak! And my footwork abilities have gotten very rusty. I took a fall running back for a high return and scraped my shin on the surface, so now I am a bit gun-shy about running. I realized I haven't run in a long time, nor moved fast. heh

We bought a medicine ball to start getting more flexible and stronger. Gonna try to do a couple exercises with it every evening outside.

Babysteps, my husband says. He thinks I'll get back to being a good tennis player eventually. Boy, my advice is don't get old, and if you cannot do that, do not stop an activity that you love, just keep doing it!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/tennis.png~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 06, 2013, 05:04:30 PM
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/tumbleweed.gif~original)

It's too quiet in here!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 06, 2013, 05:54:57 PM
Good afternoon,
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, I had a nice 4th.   ::monkeyflag3::
Dennis invited Connie and I to his house for a cookout.  That was so very kind of him.  Took Belle with me (love me, love my dog).   ::germanshep::
I guess since I got Belle, we had never ridden with the windows down.  She was so funny -- guess she never had that experience before.  I watched her in my side mirror.  She stuck her nose out, just a little, bring it back in, little again, back in, little farther, back in.  It probably took her a full 10 minutes to get her precious head in the wind -- boy, did she love it.  She is just too adorable.
Cookie, how are you making out with your new puppy?   ::dogwag::
Babybear, wonderful to hear your good news.  Dennis wants us to give our relationship another try.   :smt054
That's about it from here.
Blessings to all of you.
 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 07:15:28 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  I finely heard from Trimm today. ::MonkeyDance::  She ask me to tell you all HI and she thinks about everyone all the time and we are all in her prayers.  Not much has changed went back to court last week again with azz wipe.  ::MonkeyMad::  She said Judge finely intervened and he is having a survey done on the property and she is hoping then she will be able to sale and get out of dodge. Said Digger was still doing his squirrel thing. ::MonkeyHaHa:: I was very happy to hear from her.

That's wonderful!

Cookie, Lilly is a dream dog!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 06, 2013, 07:23:42 PM
Good afternoon,
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, I had a nice 4th.   ::monkeyflag3::
Dennis invited Connie and I to his house for a cookout.  That was so very kind of him.  Took Belle with me (love me, love my dog).   ::germanshep::
I guess since I got Belle, we had never ridden with the windows down.  She was so funny -- guess she never had that experience before.  I watched her in my side mirror.  She stuck her nose out, just a little, bring it back in, little again, back in, little farther, back in.  It probably took her a full 10 minutes to get her precious head in the wind -- boy, did she love it.  She is just too adorable.
Cookie, how are you making out with your new puppy?   ::dogwag::
Babybear, wonderful to hear your good news.  Dennis wants us to give our relationship another try.   :smt054
That's about it from here.
Blessings to all of you.
 ::MonkeyKiss::

Hi Sister!

Oh, another try with Dennis? Cool!

I bet Belle loved her ride.

But I can't in good conscience not mention how dangerous it is for dogs to hang their heads out the window. Their eyes are the most susceptible to flying debris. The same debris that leaves little chips on the paint and in the windshield. They make goggles, called Doggles (http://www.amazon.com/Doggles-Small-Chrome-Frame-Smoke/dp/B0001VJDH4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)  to help protect dog's eyes. But then even with those, the dogs are susceptible to ear injuries when the wind is flapping them. Not to mention the possibility of the dog jumping or falling (with a quick stop) out of the window at fast speeds.

Don't mean to come off sounding stuffy, just felt the need to share those concerns. Dogs love all the new smells they get bombarded with when the window is open, but they can enjoy them with the window cracked, open enough to enjoy but not enough to stick their head out.

Glad you had a great Fourth of July and that you are enjoying Belle once again!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 07:36:22 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

4Donks - I admire your spirit and endurance.  Continued prayers. 

JSM - Your sister and her babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister-  Safe and happy travels home with Belle. 

Cookie - Lilly is adoreable.

Bearly - caregiver prayers.

Baby Bear - Good to see you back!  A long time ago I recall a post from you saying that wonderful things were happening in your life (or something close to that)...then a long absence.  Recalling you liked to travel, I imagined you had found your Shangri-la/Camelot.  Take care.

GE - Hi.   :smt054

All the best to all the Monkeys!
 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::germanshep:: ::donkey3:: ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Thank you, I need them!

 ::MonkeyKiss::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 08:03:39 PM
Mother in law passed away yesterday. She was 91 ...she will be missed.




So sorry, Cookie.

   ::MonkeyAngel::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 08:21:59 PM
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    DONE !!!!!!

Thanks everyone that helped.......

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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 08:23:53 PM
Hi everybody--I hope everyone is well and I just read that 4Donks had her last treatment.

I didn't want to mention this when people were going through such a hard time, but I will tell you why I had this exciting thing going on in my life.  I have a boyfriend who is 10 years younger than I, is 6'3" and works out almost every day.  For some reason he thinks I'm great.  I am indeed a lucky woman.

Happy Fourth.

 ::monkeywine2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 10:25:35 PM




Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



I am being misunderstood all over the place, maybe that shot did more harm than I thought.  I am not trying to hurt honest monkeys.  In fact, the suggestion I made was to do just the opposite.

It was hard for me to get used to at first, Brandi, but if you look around, we live in Monkey-land here and all of the important props are Monkeys.  For example, monkeys get popped out of jack-in-the-boxes, poke each others with sticks, stick their tongues out at each other, and other things.  All monkeys are not good, we have had some doozies that have passed through here.  I thought they represented the outside world, too, not just those who live/have lived in the cage.

The reason I suggested it was because I noticed a lot of people using the hanging Monkey, I thought a perp-walk was better than a hanging.  Hangings, to me, have the connotation of conviction without a fair trial and can have other connotations to other people.  Every time I see it, it makes me flinch.

To another Monkey, I merely said, "I think we need a pair of handcuffs/a handcuffed perp, either one."  The other person responded, they liked the idea of a "perp monkey."  I then asked you if you could do it, hoping to see the handcuffed perp as a less-lethal choice.  I did not talk to the other person about hangings vs. cuffed, that is something I battle with in my own head.

So, to clarify, we live in a monkey world and the emoticons seen here, except if they represent a particular person--like Joran, etc. represent some generic Monkey/person and that is all I was asking for, not a bunch of innocent monkeys getting hurt or some monkey erotica.

     ::MonkeyShocked::





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 10:33:09 PM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 06, 2013, 10:42:50 PM
Brandi - I suggested to Bearly she ask if you could do a "handcuffed/perp monkey".  You are so good and right now (because of my Bell's Palsy) my vision isn't as good as it should be and it's hard to concentrate.  As a matter of fact, I figured you probably already made one, you've made so many cute ones! ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 10:44:51 PM
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday yesterday.

It's the first 4th of July where we did not have a cookout with Ray. (The next door neighbor who is now living with his sister, diagnosed with dementia recently.)

Hubby and I started up tennis again and went to the courts to practice. There's a backboard there and I find that is the best way for me to practice. I used to play every day for many years. Haven't played for about 15 years and found out that it's not so easy to just pick up where I left off. LOL My forearm muscle is weak! And my footwork abilities have gotten very rusty. I took a fall running back for a high return and scraped my shin on the surface, so now I am a bit gun-shy about running. I realized I haven't run in a long time, nor moved fast. heh

We bought a medicine ball to start getting more flexible and stronger. Gonna try to do a couple exercises with it every evening outside.

Babysteps, my husband says. He thinks I'll get back to being a good tennis player eventually. Boy, my advice is don't get old, and if you cannot do that, do not stop an activity that you love, just keep doing it!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/tennis.png~original)

Sounds great.  They recommended using a ball for my Mom, but we got something at the under 5 store that worked just as well.

I always wanted to play tennis.  My son played tennis on the Middle School team.  I have 4 brothers and no sisters and played just about every sport you can imagine.  I did take tennis lessons, but there was no one at home to practice with.  They were more into hockey sticks than tennis rackets.

As for getting old, I think I would much rather get old than the opposite choice.   ::MonkeyNoNo::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 10:51:59 PM
Good afternoon,
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, I had a nice 4th.   ::monkeyflag3::
Dennis invited Connie and I to his house for a cookout.  That was so very kind of him.  Took Belle with me (love me, love my dog).   ::germanshep::
I guess since I got Belle, we had never ridden with the windows down.  She was so funny -- guess she never had that experience before.  I watched her in my side mirror.  She stuck her nose out, just a little, bring it back in, little again, back in, little farther, back in.  It probably took her a full 10 minutes to get her precious head in the wind -- boy, did she love it.  She is just too adorable.
Cookie, how are you making out with your new puppy?   ::dogwag::
Babybear, wonderful to hear your good news.  Dennis wants us to give our relationship another try.   :smt054
That's about it from here.
Blessings to all of you.
 ::MonkeyKiss::

I am glad you had such a great 4th.  I think giving a relationship another try is wonderful, as long as you are getting what you need and not giving too much of yourself.  There is so little of you left to go around these days with all that is going on in your life. 

I lost my Uncle this week and there is so much truth to the saying of the caretaker going first.  I hope this time Dennis realizes the jewel he has in you and he is someone who will help make you shine.

Best of luck in your relationship and please take care of yourself.  It is always lovely to have someone to share your life with.  I am rooting for you!!!

 ::MonkeyKiss::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 11:04:55 PM
Brandi - I suggested to Bearly she ask if you could do a "handcuffed/perp monkey".  You are so good and right now (because of my Bell's Palsy) my vision isn't as good as it should be and it's hard to concentrate.  As a matter of fact, I figured you probably already made one, you've made so many cute ones! ::MonkeyCool::

You didn't have to out yourself, Klaas, I can take it.

 ::MonkeyTongue::

I hope you feel better really soon.

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 11:20:13 PM

Cubbie donated blood to the Red Cross this week.  I am so proud of him.  We had to wait a little bit afterwards because he was quite pale.  I think he sat up too quickly afterwards, I should have warned him about that.  The last time the nurse was afraid to have him donate because he could not understand the questions, and she would not let me help him because it is supposed to be confidential.

This time, when they called for me to donate, I explained about my son and asked if I could help him with the questions because he has autism.  The woman on the phone said yes, but I remember how much trouble we had last time and asked her to ask her supervisor to make sure.  She did and everything was set up.  Well, when we got there, I was NOT allowed to help him with the questions.  Apparently the people who call are some people from an ad agency or something like that, and even the supervisor did not belong to the Red Cross.

The nurse said she would try and see what she could do.  She had upset him so much the last time, I think she must have just been new, that he got really scared in the middle of the questions, not understanding what she was saying.  This time, she was much calmer, and we were answering questions next to each other, and if I would hear a question repeated, I would shake my head yes or no and she put the answer in.  She did not do this many times, but some of the diseases they ask you about anyone in your family having, have very confusing names and I have not heard of them before.

I am so proud of him for sticking with it and giving blood!!!  (No pun intended!)

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 06, 2013, 11:49:23 PM

Caddy, I hope you are enjoying Chubby and the Criminal and can't wait to hear more stories.

Babybear, I had a feeling that the little something something you were hiding had to do with romance, and was dying to know.   :smt054

Can, I hope things slow down for you soon, and you can have some time for you and hubby.  How is your family?

Brandi, I enjoy seeing all of your beautiful visions cross the screen.  I really enjoyed you telling Sister's story in pictures.

Cookie, good luck with your beautiful pooches and have fun on all your trips.  What a big family you have.  It's great that you get along!

GE, I hope things aren't getting too warm for you down there and you are having fun with all the family that stops by.

JSM and CC, I hope things ARE getting too warm for you and that's why you can't stop by so often.

Muffy, I miss seeing your face, I mean, hearing your buzz, as much when I come through here.   ::bee::

Babs, how do you manage to keep all the cats hydrated in this weather?  Is the man next door still shooting at them?

We are waiting for some cats to be trapped in a house, there is a vet in New Jersey who is going to take care of them.  They belong to someone's cousin and she has cancer and will not be able to return home to them.   ::MonkeyTears::  She cannot even remember how many she has 3 or 4.  We captured squirrels in our attic, it looks like one Mom and 3 or 4 babies.

TBM, what fun things have the boys been occupied with this summer?  I bet you have tons of wash to do that tells the tales of great summer adventures.

4Donks, you have been on my mind so  much since you have been diagnosed, and each thought contains several prayers.  I am so happy you are finished the nightmare of treatment and am so impressed by the battle you waged.

Sister, I have been worried about you and how many times you have not been feeling well lately.  I am so happy Belle is home where she belongs and that you are getting a little time with your sister when you go away.  I hope you take some time out for yourself.  Like I said, I have been concerned with you and how many times you have not felt well.

Trimmy, I miss the heck out of you and wish I could visit.

Everyone else, please take care in this warm weather and with all the crazy accidents and weather that has been moving through the US and to our friends elsewhere.  Please, be safe!

For our 2 friends who are no longer with us, summer reminds me so very much of you. 
Peaches, I miss your indomitable spirit and your courage, bravery, and love.
2NJ, this weather and walks through the Jersey sand remind me of you and your fight against anyone who would hurt or take advantage of another person.

Take care!
Bearly


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 07, 2013, 12:37:53 AM


Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)




 ::MonkeyHaHa::  Maybe, BT, had something else in mind?  ::MonkeyHaHa::
I feel free to say this, because BT has a unique sense of humor. :)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 07, 2013, 12:41:19 AM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

My great-granny was seven years older than her husband (second marriage).

They had a successful marriage and I suspect they bought out the best in one another :)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 07, 2013, 12:58:44 AM




Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



I am being misunderstood all over the place, maybe that shot did more harm than I thought.  I am not trying to hurt honest monkeys.  In fact, the suggestion I made was to do just the opposite.

It was hard for me to get used to at first, Brandi, but if you look around, we live in Monkey-land here and all of the important props are Monkeys.  For example, monkeys get popped out of jack-in-the-boxes, poke each others with sticks, stick their tongues out at each other, and other things.  All monkeys are not good, we have had some doozies that have passed through here.  I thought they represented the outside world, too, not just those who live/have lived in the cage.

The reason I suggested it was because I noticed a lot of people using the hanging Monkey, I thought a perp-walk was better than a hanging.  Hangings, to me, have the connotation of conviction without a fair trial and can have other connotations to other people.  Every time I see it, it makes me flinch.

To another Monkey, I merely said, "I think we need a pair of handcuffs/a handcuffed perp, either one."  The other person responded, they liked the idea of a "perp monkey."  I then asked you if you could do it, hoping to see the handcuffed perp as a less-lethal choice.  I did not talk to the other person about hangings vs. cuffed, that is something I battle with in my own head.

So, to clarify, we live in a monkey world and the emoticons seen here, except if they represent a particular person--like Joran, etc. represent some generic Monkey/person and that is all I was asking for, not a bunch of innocent monkeys getting hurt or some monkey erotica.

     ::MonkeyShocked::

I think both of us are being a little misunderstood. LOL

I went through all 443(!) of my monkey guys that I designed and uploaded to my photobucket account and every single one of them (besides one, which is a monkey in a jail cell, saying, "I didn't do it!") has been a positive, happy monkey on the right side of the law. ;-)

Here's one as an example: (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation3-2.gif~original) with handcuffs!

I appreciate you and Klaas thinking of me as a monkey guy designer, but I'd like to keep the ones I design reflecting the good we as monkeys possess.

I do hate turning down requests, but I believe you will understand my feelings.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation4-1.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 07, 2013, 01:05:17 AM
Brandi - I suggested to Bearly she ask if you could do a "handcuffed/perp monkey".  You are so good and right now (because of my Bell's Palsy) my vision isn't as good as it should be and it's hard to concentrate.  As a matter of fact, I figured you probably already made one, you've made so many cute ones! ::MonkeyCool::

Klaas, thanks for thinking of me and for your compliments of my monkey guy designs! You were close, I had uploaded these a long time ago to my photobucket account. (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/thhandcuffs.gif~original) LOL

I do hope your Bell's Palsy is temporary and that you get well very soon! I had no idea you were suffering from this.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/nurse-monkey.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 07, 2013, 01:13:37 AM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Indeed, we did. We met in the help channel I run on IRC. He came in to see if he could help others and we got to know each other. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, but apparently the cosmos had other plans for us. ;-)


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Post by: Sister on July 07, 2013, 01:59:41 AM
Bearly, thank you so much for thinking of me.  Yes, I have been sick often and I know it is because I am tired.  This last year with the passing of my dear Mother and George getting cancer has taken a toll on me.  When I am tired, I get sick.  Going for a physical in the next couple of weeks --
You are such a dear for thinking of me.
 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 07, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Indeed, we did. We met in the help channel I run on IRC. He came in to see if he could help others and we got to know each other. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, but apparently the cosmos had other plans for us. ;-)

I love on line meeting stories - and agree with Brandi on the age difference. My hubs is 11 years older than me. We lived around the corner from each other after our divorces but met online - neither was looking for a relationship but when we met it was love at first sight. 11 years (almost) later and we could not be happier. Love happy endings for all of us monkeys!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 07, 2013, 04:40:44 PM




Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



I am being misunderstood all over the place, maybe that shot did more harm than I thought.  I am not trying to hurt honest monkeys.  In fact, the suggestion I made was to do just the opposite.

It was hard for me to get used to at first, Brandi, but if you look around, we live in Monkey-land here and all of the important props are Monkeys.  For example, monkeys get popped out of jack-in-the-boxes, poke each others with sticks, stick their tongues out at each other, and other things.  All monkeys are not good, we have had some doozies that have passed through here.  I thought they represented the outside world, too, not just those who live/have lived in the cage.

The reason I suggested it was because I noticed a lot of people using the hanging Monkey, I thought a perp-walk was better than a hanging.  Hangings, to me, have the connotation of conviction without a fair trial and can have other connotations to other people.  Every time I see it, it makes me flinch.

To another Monkey, I merely said, "I think we need a pair of handcuffs/a handcuffed perp, either one."  The other person responded, they liked the idea of a "perp monkey."  I then asked you if you could do it, hoping to see the handcuffed perp as a less-lethal choice.  I did not talk to the other person about hangings vs. cuffed, that is something I battle with in my own head.

So, to clarify, we live in a monkey world and the emoticons seen here, except if they represent a particular person--like Joran, etc. represent some generic Monkey/person and that is all I was asking for, not a bunch of innocent monkeys getting hurt or some monkey erotica.

     ::MonkeyShocked::

I think both of us are being a little misunderstood. LOL

I went through all 443(!) of my monkey guys that I designed and uploaded to my photobucket account and every single one of them (besides one, which is a monkey in a jail cell, saying, "I didn't do it!") has been a positive, happy monkey on the right side of the law. ;-)

Here's one as an example: (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation3-2.gif~original) with handcuffs!

I appreciate you and Klaas thinking of me as a monkey guy designer, but I'd like to keep the ones I design reflecting the good we as monkeys possess.

I do hate turning down requests, but I believe you will understand my feelings.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation4-1.gif~original)


I understand you!  You refused to put Olive Oyl on Popeyes arm  :)  I respect your decisions. You are a monkey with a good conscience.  You are fun, and you did not want Brutus to get jealous.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 07, 2013, 05:43:38 PM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Indeed, we did. We met in the help channel I run on IRC. He came in to see if he could help others and we got to know each other. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, but apparently the cosmos had other plans for us. ;-)

I love on line meeting stories - and agree with Brandi on the age difference. My hubs is 11 years older than me. We lived around the corner from each other after our divorces but met online - neither was looking for a relationship but when we met it was love at first sight. 11 years (almost) later and we could not be happier. Love happy endings for all of us monkeys!

 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 03:09:48 AM


Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)




 ::MonkeyHaHa::  Maybe, BT, had something else in mind?  ::MonkeyHaHa::
I feel free to say this, because BT has a unique sense of humor. :)

You mean me, bh?   "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyAngel:: 

Ask CBB about a pair of furry hot pink handcuffs hanging from a certain Monkey's bedpost.  pssst....You didn't hear it from me. ::MonkeyDevil2::

Maybe the handcuffs we put on the emoticon pages should be pink and fuzzy.  Sort of like this   ::MonkeyCheer2:: but the pink fuzzies would be closer together.  ::MonkeyDevil::

I wonder if one Monkey ever gave another Monkey the red smilie emoticon with the finger, located on the second emoticon page...  I think I'm about to find out.  :smt095


I am sorry I did not mention you by name, seahorse.  You did go through my mind while I was typing, I just get so distracted by things going on here and have to take breaks even while typing one post!  You, too, are in my prayers.

        ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 03:12:07 AM




Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



I am being misunderstood all over the place, maybe that shot did more harm than I thought.  I am not trying to hurt honest monkeys.  In fact, the suggestion I made was to do just the opposite.

It was hard for me to get used to at first, Brandi, but if you look around, we live in Monkey-land here and all of the important props are Monkeys.  For example, monkeys get popped out of jack-in-the-boxes, poke each others with sticks, stick their tongues out at each other, and other things.  All monkeys are not good, we have had some doozies that have passed through here.  I thought they represented the outside world, too, not just those who live/have lived in the cage.

The reason I suggested it was because I noticed a lot of people using the hanging Monkey, I thought a perp-walk was better than a hanging.  Hangings, to me, have the connotation of conviction without a fair trial and can have other connotations to other people.  Every time I see it, it makes me flinch.

To another Monkey, I merely said, "I think we need a pair of handcuffs/a handcuffed perp, either one."  The other person responded, they liked the idea of a "perp monkey."  I then asked you if you could do it, hoping to see the handcuffed perp as a less-lethal choice.  I did not talk to the other person about hangings vs. cuffed, that is something I battle with in my own head.

So, to clarify, we live in a monkey world and the emoticons seen here, except if they represent a particular person--like Joran, etc. represent some generic Monkey/person and that is all I was asking for, not a bunch of innocent monkeys getting hurt or some monkey erotica.

     ::MonkeyShocked::

I think both of us are being a little misunderstood. LOL

I went through all 443(!) of my monkey guys that I designed and uploaded to my photobucket account and every single one of them (besides one, which is a monkey in a jail cell, saying, "I didn't do it!") has been a positive, happy monkey on the right side of the law. ;-)

Here's one as an example: (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation3-2.gif~original) with handcuffs!

I appreciate you and Klaas thinking of me as a monkey guy designer, but I'd like to keep the ones I design reflecting the good we as monkeys possess.

I do hate turning down requests, but I believe you will understand my feelings.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation4-1.gif~original)


I mean this guy:

 ::MonkeyHang::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 03:13:20 AM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Indeed, we did. We met in the help channel I run on IRC. He came in to see if he could help others and we got to know each other. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, but apparently the cosmos had other plans for us. ;-)

IRC?



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 03:24:23 AM
Bearly, thank you so much for thinking of me.  Yes, I have been sick often and I know it is because I am tired.  This last year with the passing of my dear Mother and George getting cancer has taken a toll on me.  When I am tired, I get sick.  Going for a physical in the next couple of weeks --
You are such a dear for thinking of me.
 ::MonkeyHeart::

I hope you follow orders:   ::brandimonkeycop::  and feel better soon! ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 03:27:17 AM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Indeed, we did. We met in the help channel I run on IRC. He came in to see if he could help others and we got to know each other. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, but apparently the cosmos had other plans for us. ;-)

I love on line meeting stories - and agree with Brandi on the age difference. My hubs is 11 years older than me. We lived around the corner from each other after our divorces but met online - neither was looking for a relationship but when we met it was love at first sight. 11 years (almost) later and we could not be happier. Love happy endings for all of us monkeys!

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 03:48:00 AM




Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



I am being misunderstood all over the place, maybe that shot did more harm than I thought.  I am not trying to hurt honest monkeys.  In fact, the suggestion I made was to do just the opposite.

It was hard for me to get used to at first, Brandi, but if you look around, we live in Monkey-land here and all of the important props are Monkeys.  For example, monkeys get popped out of jack-in-the-boxes, poke each others with sticks, stick their tongues out at each other, and other things.  All monkeys are not good, we have had some doozies that have passed through here.  I thought they represented the outside world, too, not just those who live/have lived in the cage.

The reason I suggested it was because I noticed a lot of people using the hanging Monkey, I thought a perp-walk was better than a hanging.  Hangings, to me, have the connotation of conviction without a fair trial and can have other connotations to other people.  Every time I see it, it makes me flinch.

To another Monkey, I merely said, "I think we need a pair of handcuffs/a handcuffed perp, either one."  The other person responded, they liked the idea of a "perp monkey."  I then asked you if you could do it, hoping to see the handcuffed perp as a less-lethal choice.  I did not talk to the other person about hangings vs. cuffed, that is something I battle with in my own head.

So, to clarify, we live in a monkey world and the emoticons seen here, except if they represent a particular person--like Joran, etc. represent some generic Monkey/person and that is all I was asking for, not a bunch of innocent monkeys getting hurt or some monkey erotica.

     ::MonkeyShocked::

I think both of us are being a little misunderstood. LOL

I went through all 443(!) of my monkey guys that I designed and uploaded to my photobucket account and every single one of them (besides one, which is a monkey in a jail cell, saying, "I didn't do it!") has been a positive, happy monkey on the right side of the law. ;-)

Here's one as an example: (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation3-2.gif~original) with handcuffs!

I appreciate you and Klaas thinking of me as a monkey guy designer, but I'd like to keep the ones I design reflecting the good we as monkeys possess.

I do hate turning down requests, but I believe you will understand my feelings.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation4-1.gif~original)


I see what happened.  I was thinking of the emoticons as our monkeys, not a yours as opposed to all the other monkeys.  It got further twisted because I had wanted Klaas to do it, but she is not well enough.  I know you have a lot of other Monkeys to dress, but didn't realize how bad Klaas' eyes were.  She suggested you.

It can wait until later.  I understand where you are coming from now.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 08, 2013, 05:15:16 AM
Klaas,

My monkey face knows nothing, (but what I do know) is two people I knew had B.P. and they both recovered, it took a little time.

You will be fine - I have faith that the monkeys are praying for you.

I am praying for you, you will recover, I am confident. ::CowboySmiley::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 08, 2013, 05:24:52 AM


Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)




 ::MonkeyHaHa::  Maybe, BT, had something else in mind?  ::MonkeyHaHa::
I feel free to say this, because BT has a unique sense of humor. :)

You mean me, bh?   "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyAngel:: 

Ask CBB about a pair of furry hot pink handcuffs hanging from a certain Monkey's bedpost.  pssst....You didn't hear it from me. ::MonkeyDevil2::

Maybe the handcuffs we put on the emoticon pages should be pink and fuzzy.  Sort of like this   ::MonkeyCheer2:: but the pink fuzzies would be closer together.  ::MonkeyDevil::

I wonder if one Monkey ever gave another Monkey the red smilie emoticon with the finger, located on the second emoticon page...  I think I'm about to find out.  :smt095


I am sorry I did not mention you by name, seahorse.  You did go through my mind while I was typing, I just get so distracted by things going on here and have to take breaks even while typing one post!  You, too, are in my prayers.

        ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::





Bearlyhere! ::HelloKitty::

LOL!

Yes, sorry, I did shorten your name-cause it is a touchy subject. LOL!!

Pink fuzzies, how cute.  God Bless you, BT, LOL. Love silliness.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 08, 2013, 02:39:59 PM
Babybear, congrats on your new romance/love life!

I must tell you that an age spread can work out very well. My husband is 13 years younger than I and we couldn't be happier. Been together since 1997 (in a long distance relationship until 1999) and got married in 2001.

Best wishes for your continued happiness!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's lovely.  Did you meet on line?

 :smt024



Indeed, we did. We met in the help channel I run on IRC. He came in to see if he could help others and we got to know each other. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, but apparently the cosmos had other plans for us. ;-)

IRC?



IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. It's real-time internet chat. There are quite a few IRC networks. There are many channels on each network. Channels are like chat rooms. The channel I am in charge of is a help channel. That's where my husband and I met. After all these years, I still run that help channel. And he helps out in it. Helping others keeps us informed and learning new stuff all the time. IRC has lost its wild popularity because of other social sites such as facebook and instant messaging and twitter, but there are still many users and new users joining every day.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 08, 2013, 03:59:45 PM




Brandi, is it possible for you to make a handcuffed perp monkey that we can put up with the emoticons, when you have some time?  Please?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Not sure it would be appropriate to put handcuffs on a monkey!

We're all law-abiding, right? ;-)

Here's a set of handcuffs if you like:  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/handcuffs.png~original)



I am being misunderstood all over the place, maybe that shot did more harm than I thought.  I am not trying to hurt honest monkeys.  In fact, the suggestion I made was to do just the opposite.

It was hard for me to get used to at first, Brandi, but if you look around, we live in Monkey-land here and all of the important props are Monkeys.  For example, monkeys get popped out of jack-in-the-boxes, poke each others with sticks, stick their tongues out at each other, and other things.  All monkeys are not good, we have had some doozies that have passed through here.  I thought they represented the outside world, too, not just those who live/have lived in the cage.

The reason I suggested it was because I noticed a lot of people using the hanging Monkey, I thought a perp-walk was better than a hanging.  Hangings, to me, have the connotation of conviction without a fair trial and can have other connotations to other people.  Every time I see it, it makes me flinch.

To another Monkey, I merely said, "I think we need a pair of handcuffs/a handcuffed perp, either one."  The other person responded, they liked the idea of a "perp monkey."  I then asked you if you could do it, hoping to see the handcuffed perp as a less-lethal choice.  I did not talk to the other person about hangings vs. cuffed, that is something I battle with in my own head.

So, to clarify, we live in a monkey world and the emoticons seen here, except if they represent a particular person--like Joran, etc. represent some generic Monkey/person and that is all I was asking for, not a bunch of innocent monkeys getting hurt or some monkey erotica.

     ::MonkeyShocked::

I think both of us are being a little misunderstood. LOL

I went through all 443(!) of my monkey guys that I designed and uploaded to my photobucket account and every single one of them (besides one, which is a monkey in a jail cell, saying, "I didn't do it!") has been a positive, happy monkey on the right side of the law. ;-)

Here's one as an example: (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation3-2.gif~original) with handcuffs!

I appreciate you and Klaas thinking of me as a monkey guy designer, but I'd like to keep the ones I design reflecting the good we as monkeys possess.

I do hate turning down requests, but I believe you will understand my feelings.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation4-1.gif~original)


I see what happened.  I was thinking of the emoticons as our monkeys, not a yours as opposed to all the other monkeys.  It got further twisted because I had wanted Klaas to do it, but she is not well enough.  I know you have a lot of other Monkeys to dress, but didn't realize how bad Klaas' eyes were.  She suggested you.

It can wait until later.  I understand where you are coming from now.



I am glad you understand, Bearly.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/peace-monkey.gif~original)
This is one of the monkey guys I designed ;-)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 08, 2013, 05:32:49 PM
hi everyone! i am so far behind on here that I may never catch up..
hope all is well with everyone..my world is groovy..
back from vacation with the clan...
going back to the Ozarks in a few weeks...quieter time this next trip lol.
the dogs are working out so well together. they love each other and sleep with each other ....it turned out so well I can't believe it..Molly treats Lilly like she is her puppy...so sweet...
catching up is soooo hard to do!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 07:18:56 PM
Klaas,

My monkey face knows nothing, (but what I do know) is two people I knew had B.P. and they both recovered, it took a little time.

You will be fine - I have faith that the monkeys are praying for you.

I am praying for you, you will recover, I am confident. ::CowboySmiley::

There are some wonderful You tubes.  I have been watching them for days.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 08, 2013, 07:23:38 PM
hi everyone! i am so far behind on here that I may never catch up..
hope all is well with everyone..my world is groovy..
back from vacation with the clan...
going back to the Ozarks in a few weeks...quieter time this next trip lol.
the dogs are working out so well together. they love each other and sleep with each other ....it turned out so well I can't believe it..Molly treats Lilly like she is her puppy...so sweet...
catching up is soooo hard to do!

Sounds like paradise.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 08, 2013, 07:34:37 PM
hi everyone! i am so far behind on here that I may never catch up..
hope all is well with everyone..my world is groovy..
back from vacation with the clan...
going back to the Ozarks in a few weeks...quieter time this next trip lol.
the dogs are working out so well together. they love each other and sleep with each other ....it turned out so well I can't believe it..Molly treats Lilly like she is her puppy...so sweet...
catching up is soooo hard to do!

Sounds like paradise.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 08, 2013, 07:54:39 PM
hi everyone! i am so far behind on here that I may never catch up..
hope all is well with everyone..my world is groovy..
back from vacation with the clan...
going back to the Ozarks in a few weeks...quieter time this next trip lol.
the dogs are working out so well together. they love each other and sleep with each other ....it turned out so well I can't believe it..Molly treats Lilly like she is her puppy...so sweet...
catching up is soooo hard to do!

Good to see you, Cookie!

Sounds like you are having a great summer!

You inspired me to design hippie monkey!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/groovy3.png~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 08, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
Lol...very cute Brandy


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Babybear on July 08, 2013, 09:06:57 PM
Thanks all of you.  I am just enjoying my new life.  I still pinch myself. How did I deserve this man?

What I signed in for specifically is to tell Klaas that I had Bell's Palsy years ago.  My husband was an MD, (He's now my late husband)  he took a look and told me I had Bell's Palsy and took me to a Neurologist, who said, "You have Bell's Palsy." I couldn't close one eye completely and he had me put gauze over it to keep dust out and one side of my face was paralyzed.  It lasted several weeks, it went away, and has never come back.  It is scarey and looks strange, but it does go away on it's own.  I did take B12 tablets for it, but I think that was just so I would think I was doing something.

Best wishes all.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 08, 2013, 11:58:56 PM
Thanks all of you.  I am just enjoying my new life.  I still pinch myself. How did I deserve this man?

What I signed in for specifically is to tell Klaas that I had Bell's Palsy years ago.  My husband was an MD, (He's now my late husband)  he took a look and told me I had Bell's Palsy and took me to a Neurologist, who said, "You have Bell's Palsy." I couldn't close one eye completely and he had me put gauze over it to keep dust out and one side of my face was paralyzed.  It lasted several weeks, it went away, and has never come back.  It is scarey and looks strange, but it does go away on it's own.  I did take B12 tablets for it, but I think that was just so I would think I was doing something.

Best wishes all.

First off, congrats on your personal life!  Sounds like you are very happy!

We had a friend coincidentally that had Bell's Palsy just a couple months ago so it was really the first thing I thought when I noticed I had some slight paralysis in my face.  I went to the ER just to be safe and they did a CAT scan even though they were pretty sure it was Bell's.  The ER doc prescribed Prednisone and AntiViral meds.  I can't tolerate Prenisone so I only took the AntiViral meds.  After the first day, I actually got a bit worse but after about 48 hours it stopped getting worse.  I'm getting better very slowly.  Just now starting to get my smile back.  My eye can close some and I have some movement in my eyebrow and face (it is my right side).  It's been about 16 days and I do think that I should be mostly all better in the next couple weeks (crossing fingers) at the rate I'm going. 

Glad you got over yours with flying colors and it didn't come back!  Thanks for telling me about your experience.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 09, 2013, 11:58:22 AM
Klaas,

My monkey face knows nothing, (but what I do know) is two people I knew had B.P. and they both recovered, it took a little time.

You will be fine - I have faith that the monkeys are praying for you.

I am praying for you, you will recover, I am confident. ::CowboySmiley::

There are some wonderful You tubes.  I have been watching them for days.



Bearlythere,

Is it a virus?  Where does it comes from?  I believe it goes away after a period time.

Thank-you


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 09, 2013, 12:11:15 PM


Klaas,

My monkey face knows nothing, (but what I do know) is two people I knew had B.P. and they both recovered, it took a little time.

You will be fine - I have faith that the monkeys are praying for you.

I am praying for you, you will recover, I am confident. ::CowboySmiley::

There are some wonderful You tubes.  I have been watching them for days.



Bearlythere,

Is it a virus?  Where does it comes from?  I believe it goes away after a period time.

Thank-you

Do you mean me Bearly-here? 

 :smt101



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 09, 2013, 12:15:16 PM
Klaas,

My monkey face knows nothing, (but what I do know) is two people I knew had B.P. and they both recovered, it took a little time.

You will be fine - I have faith that the monkeys are praying for you.

I am praying for you, you will recover, I am confident. ::CowboySmiley::

There are some wonderful You tubes.  I have been watching them for days.



Bearlythere,

Is it a virus?  Where does it comes from?  I believe it goes away after a period time.

Thank-you

In any case, this is one of the people I have been following.  She is not a Doctor, just someone who has had a longer case of it, if you are interested.

https://www.youtube.com/user/FitGirl15/videos



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 09, 2013, 12:27:33 PM
Klaas,

My monkey face knows nothing, (but what I do know) is two people I knew had B.P. and they both recovered, it took a little time.

You will be fine - I have faith that the monkeys are praying for you.

I am praying for you, you will recover, I am confident. ::CowboySmiley::

There are some wonderful You tubes.  I have been watching them for days.



Bearlythere,

Is it a virus?  Where does it comes from?  I believe it goes away after a period time.

Thank-you

In any case, this is one of the people I have been following.  She is not a Doctor, just someone who has had a longer case of it, if you are interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36NnZ95uOYQ

https://www.youtube.com/user/FitGirl15/videos




Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 09, 2013, 01:15:30 PM
Thank-you, Bearlyhere  :smt054

I recall a customer of mine 9in a clothing store), had the virus, she recovered after a long period of time. The Doctors, told her it would take a year, I believe, in her case, it was accurate.

My beloved, friend, recovered, as well - took a length of time, not sure, exactly, but it was within a year, she is fine now. 

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 09, 2013, 05:21:15 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 09, 2013, 05:31:27 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 09, 2013, 10:04:30 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)

LOL

I designed this guy yesterday in case I needed to pull out the big guns ;-)

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 10, 2013, 07:33:55 AM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)

LOL

I designed this guy yesterday in case I needed to pull out the big guns ;-)

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi, do you have your cute little doctor with his medical bag, for Klaas? TIA


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 10, 2013, 02:00:52 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)

LOL

I designed this guy yesterday in case I needed to pull out the big guns ;-)

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi, do you have your cute little doctor with his medical bag, for Klaas? TIA

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Untitled1.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 11, 2013, 10:06:18 AM
Good morning everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Hope all is well and hope Brandi doesn't have to pull out the big guns.  That needle is hugggeeeee.

Things with Belle are going good -- still have a lot of reinforcement to do with her.  She is very hard-headed (just like her Momma)!  There will come a day when all of this will "click" with her and that will be wonderful.  Our stress level is so much lesser now and that is a good thing.  She still has a lot of separation anxiety.  I now put her in the kennel when I am gone, but I spend so much of my time home that I can understand why she gets anxious.  She is used to being so close.  She likes her kennel as it is very big -- large enough for her to stand up and turn around, etc.  She often goes in there during the day just to sleep.  Glad I invested in one big enough for a 66 pound dog.

I think I mentioned that Dennis had invited Connie and I to his house for the 4th, which was very kind of him.  After we ate, I took Connie home and I went back.  For the first time in months, we had an opportunity to talk.  Course, I had to initiate the conversation, but so be it.  Anyway, I think we are going to give this relationship another chance.  Like in most breakdowns in relationships, the major problem is communication.  I do a lot of counseling and know this to be a fact.  Money, other people, etc. are not really the issues, communicating about issues is the root of it all.  And it is true, Dennis and I had quit talking -- I was waiting for him to initiate the conversation and he viewed my silence as disinterest.  If this is the way I decide to go, will be taking it slow.  No need to cause each other additional pain if it isn't going to work out (but truth is I broke my crystal ball a long time ago).

George is hanging tough.  Still no pain, which is a blessing and an answer to prayers.  The swelling is however getting worse.  When I was reading about Klaas and her Bells Palsy, they thought at first what was wrong with George.

Connie is much the same.  I just can't get her to "do" anything.  Now that the weather is good, she still won't walk outside, even for a little distance.  She eats ice cream much of the time and won't cook food.  She is just there, waiting for someone to help her.  This is so not like her, she is not trying to get any better and she could.  I just don't know.  I am about 45 minutes away.  Her boys have given up trying to get her to do anything.  It's not a good situation.

Anyway, enough of my belly aching.  Life is good and I am blessed.
 ::germanshep::
Blessings.
   


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 11, 2013, 05:07:11 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)

LOL

I designed this guy yesterday in case I needed to pull out the big guns ;-)

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi, do you have your cute little doctor with his medical bag, for Klaas? TIA

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Untitled1.gif~original)

You guys are too funny!  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 11, 2013, 05:13:22 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)

LOL

I designed this guy yesterday in case I needed to pull out the big guns ;-)

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi, do you have your cute little doctor with his medical bag, for Klaas? TIA

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Untitled1.gif~original)

You guys are too funny!  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I don't care what anyone says -- this is scary:
   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 12, 2013, 09:41:28 PM
Klaas, just caught that you had Bell's palsy. A friend of mine had that and he looked like he had a trove on the one side of his face. It eventually went  away but it was very concerning t the time. He was told that he could  get it back agin but to my knowledge, that has not happened. I had never heard of it until he got it. Now I hear about more and more.
Hope u are on the road o. Quick recovery...xoxo


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 14, 2013, 12:44:03 PM
I've known 4 people that got it.  2 recovered within about a month, the other two took longer one taking nearly a year for full recovery.  I really expect at the rate I'm getting better that I will be mostly better in a couple weeks from now which will be about a month total.  Some people never fully recover. 

Thank-you. 

I see Brandi's little nurse helped you.  :)

LOL

I designed this guy yesterday in case I needed to pull out the big guns ;-)

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi, do you have your cute little doctor with his medical bag, for Klaas? TIA

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Untitled1.gif~original)

You guys are too funny!  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I don't care what anyone says -- this is scary:
   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor-1.gif~original)

Yikes!  I thought you didn't like any mean Monkeys!  That looks pretty bad to me.  Is it supposed to be a needle or a rectal thermometer?

 ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyShocked::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 15, 2013, 03:28:12 PM
Good afternoon,
 ::HelloKitty::
Suppose to be my day off -- but I have been working all morning and now afternoon.
Hope everyone is doing ok.
The news is disgusting me . . . I will listen to classical music and stick my head in the sand.
Prayers for all of you.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 15, 2013, 03:38:39 PM
hi everybody ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on July 15, 2013, 08:07:21 PM
Hi There! ::HelloKitty::

I have been staying away from the news- waiting for the royal baby to be born.

Need something joyous to think about.  Had three deaths in the last three weeks.

And a bad cold.

 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 15, 2013, 08:13:25 PM
Take care of yourself Cadi....

I am really tired of all the news being regurgitated all day long. Same old same old.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on July 15, 2013, 08:24:37 PM
Take care of yourself Cadi....

I am really tired of all the news being regurgitated all day long. Same old same old.

Thanks, Cookie.  I am.  Just taking time to smell the roses.  Life can be short sometimes.

Not worrying about the mounds of dog hair in the den !!  Ha ha


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 16, 2013, 01:37:41 PM
hi everybody ::HelloKitty::

Hi Cookie ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 16, 2013, 01:43:58 PM
Hi There! ::HelloKitty::

I have been staying away from the news- waiting for the royal baby to be born.

Need something joyous to think about.  Had three deaths in the last three weeks.

And a bad cold.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

Hi Cadi   ::HelloKitty::

I hear you. Sorry to hear about all your loses.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Mine is cat hair  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Youngest grand son is here with us again.  I love having him here he keeps me on my toes and busy so I don't listen to all the stuff going on around us.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Our time here is short we need to stop and enjoy. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 16, 2013, 01:46:08 PM
Cookie  How are the pups getting along together?  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 16, 2013, 05:23:06 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Just wanted to say Continued Prayers for all our Monkeys in need of them. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 17, 2013, 11:41:36 AM
Good afternoon,
 ::HelloKitty::
Suppose to be my day off -- but I have been working all morning and now afternoon.
Hope everyone is doing ok.
The news is disgusting me . . . I will listen to classical music and stick my head in the sand.
Prayers for all of you.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Speaking of sticking your head in the sand and bad news, what about the good news about the boy who was swallowed by a sand dune and was saved.  Isn't that good news?



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 17, 2013, 11:43:05 AM
Hi There! ::HelloKitty::

I have been staying away from the news- waiting for the royal baby to be born.

Need something joyous to think about.  Had three deaths in the last three weeks.

And a bad cold.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

That sounds terrible.  My condolences to you.

Hi Cookie!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 17, 2013, 11:45:24 AM
Hi There! ::HelloKitty::

I have been staying away from the news- waiting for the royal baby to be born.

Need something joyous to think about.  Had three deaths in the last three weeks.

And a bad cold.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

Hi Cadi   ::HelloKitty::

I hear you. Sorry to hear about all your loses.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Mine is cat hair  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Youngest grand son is here with us again.  I love having him here he keeps me on my toes and busy so I don't listen to all the stuff going on around us.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Our time here is short we need to stop and enjoy. ::MonkeyAngel::

Having kids around always makes us look at things in a better light.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 17, 2013, 07:48:57 PM
Hi friends..
Pups are getting along great. We r so pleased. They r so cute together. Molly is about 70 pounds. Lilly is about 9 lbs and she holds her own with Molly. They wrestle and carry on. So funny watching them.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 17, 2013, 09:08:46 PM
Good afternoon,
 ::HelloKitty::
Suppose to be my day off -- but I have been working all morning and now afternoon.
Hope everyone is doing ok.
The news is disgusting me . . . I will listen to classical music and stick my head in the sand.
Prayers for all of you.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Speaking of sticking your head in the sand and bad news, what about the good news about the boy who was swallowed by a sand dune and was saved.  Isn't that good news?



Didn't see that one -- but yes, good news!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 17, 2013, 09:10:53 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 19, 2013, 01:20:06 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

No, I haven't. Seems she has been gone for ages.

Anyone hear from JSM and CC? I seldom see posts from them anymore. Hope all is well with them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and manages to stay cool.

Thinking of you, 4 Donks. How are you doing?

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/ani-p.gif~original)



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 19, 2013, 01:44:27 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

No, I haven't. Seems she has been gone for ages.

Anyone hear from JSM and CC? I seldom see posts from them anymore. Hope all is well with them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and manages to stay cool.

Thinking of you, 4 Donks. How are you doing?

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/ani-p.gif~original)



What you said Brandi!  You would think JSM and CC would at least come up for air!
 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on July 19, 2013, 06:39:40 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 19, 2013, 08:25:20 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



Dolce?!

 ::MonkeyEek::

Hahaha!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 19, 2013, 08:52:37 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



Dolce?!

 ::MonkeyEek::

Hahaha!

 ::MonkeyDevil:: CC is being a funny.  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 19, 2013, 11:00:20 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



I should change the name of the thread to:

 CasuallyCool's BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
    ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 19, 2013, 11:57:18 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



I should change the name of the thread to:

 CasuallyCool's BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
    ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 20, 2013, 07:37:26 AM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



Woah!  I was sound asleep and heard someone shouting at me!  Oh...hi back, CC!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 20, 2013, 09:06:26 AM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



I should change the name of the thread to:

 CasuallyCool's BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
    ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

He just wanted to see if we were paying attention!!
 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 20, 2013, 01:17:47 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



I should change the name of the thread to:

 CasuallyCool's BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
    ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

He just wanted to see if we were paying attention!!
 ::MonkeyCool::
::MonkeyHeart::  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on July 21, 2013, 10:19:43 PM
Still living the life.  JSM is good.  I keep telling her to go onto Monkeys but she ignores me.  Prayers for all monkeys in need. 

Today I had to tke my second furlough day, only 9 left.  Went golfing and JSM got off at 11:30 and joined me.

My annulment is in the works so hopefully I can remarry JSM in the Catholic Church (shudder).   Got some more baby moarning doves on our balconey so might be ready for breakfast in a few days. 

Shout out to Bearly, Green Eyes, Babs, Klaas, retired Muffy, Brandi, Cookie, Sister, Caddy,  4donks, A1, Dolce, Sea Searcher, etc.



I should change the name of the thread to:

 CasuallyCool's BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
    ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

He just wanted to see if we were paying attention!!
 ::MonkeyCool::
::MonkeyHeart::  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::rhino:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 22, 2013, 10:01:22 AM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 22, 2013, 06:03:50 PM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 22, 2013, 08:10:42 PM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::
You've been in our prayers.  So happy you are so much better!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 22, 2013, 08:44:41 PM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

Very good news!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 22, 2013, 09:31:57 PM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

That's good to hear, Klaas!

So happy you are doing so well.

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 22, 2013, 11:53:56 PM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

That's good to hear, Klaas!

So happy you are doing so well.

 ::MonkeyDance::

This guy did a great video showing the progression of his Bell's Palsy from beginning to when he's almost 100% better.  I'm currently at day 30.   My BP was very similar to his.  I'd say it's a typical case.  Some can be much worse and a few are less severe. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpIjB5TmMx4


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 23, 2013, 01:15:26 AM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

That's good to hear, Klaas!

So happy you are doing so well.

 ::MonkeyDance::

This guy did a great video showing the progression of his Bell's Palsy from beginning to when he's almost 100% better.  I'm currently at day 30.   My BP was very similar to his.  I'd say it's a typical case.  Some can be much worse and a few are less severe. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpIjB5TmMx4

Musta been scary when you first got symptoms, not knowing what was happening.

I had heard of Bell's Palsy, but until you mentioned you had it, I really didn't know much about what it is.

It must be such a relief being on the mend.

My heart goes out to you and what you have had to endure.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 23, 2013, 09:12:50 AM
Brandi - it's irritating and ugly but it's not permanent and it's not life threatening in any way.  I really can't complain.  From the beginning I was fairly certain it was Bell's Palsy so my husband and I were actually joking around with the docs in the ER waiting to do my CAT Scan.  I did take one day off work when I was at my worst.  I was afraid I couldn't drive good enough safely.   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Nut44x4 on July 23, 2013, 10:50:10 AM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

 ::MonkeyCheer4::  ummmmmmmmshame on me...I did not know Klaas  ::MonkeyNoNo::  I should stop in here more often, but I am obsessed with the missing and the dead.  Glad you are feeling better


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Nut44x4 on July 23, 2013, 10:52:04 AM
I don't go to the Monkey Lounge---hardly ever, either. Shame on me.   ::MonkeyTease::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on July 23, 2013, 04:28:57 PM
I don't go to the Monkey Lounge---hardly ever, either. Shame on me.   ::MonkeyTease::

 ::MonkeyHaHa::  No worries NUT!  I really didn't want to make a big deal out of it. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 23, 2013, 04:36:09 PM
Oh Nut you should come more often.  We drink   ::monkeywine2::
we laugh  ::MonkeyDevil::
we make fun of each other   ::MonkeyTongue::
we rant    ::MonkeyMad::
we cry   ::MonkeyTears::
and we care for each other dealy   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on July 23, 2013, 06:17:40 PM
Oh Nut you should come more often.  We drink   ::monkeywine2::
we laugh  ::MonkeyDevil::
we make fun of each other   ::MonkeyTongue::
we rant    ::MonkeyMad::
we cry   ::MonkeyTears::
and we care for each other dealy   ::MonkeyHeart::
and................CC sneaks in once in a while  to keep us laughing.............JSM is still a no-show, guess GE and I need to take a drive..............


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 24, 2013, 07:31:42 AM
Oh Nut you should come more often.  We drink   ::monkeywine2::
we laugh  ::MonkeyDevil::
we make fun of each other   ::MonkeyTongue::
we rant    ::MonkeyMad::
we cry   ::MonkeyTears::
and we care for each other dealy   ::MonkeyHeart::
and................CC sneaks in once in a while  to keep us laughing.............JSM is still a no-show, guess GE and I need to take a drive..............

I think you might have to take a drive.  Does Trimm still have the car we used to post for trips?  I know Brandi lost most of her art in a clitch on her computer.  Ask Trimmy if we can get the car back to rescue JSM.  I think CC is up to -- well, I just don't know what he's up to . . . we must save JSM!
 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Nut44x4 on July 25, 2013, 03:48:01 AM
Oh Nut you should come more often.  We drink   ::monkeywine2::
we laugh  ::MonkeyDevil::
we make fun of each other   ::MonkeyTongue::
we rant    ::MonkeyMad::
we cry   ::MonkeyTears::
and we care for each other dealy   ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 25, 2013, 08:15:34 AM
Morning all. Folgers in my cup.


Klaas....glad u are better.

That Cc....he is a funny guy...



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on July 25, 2013, 09:34:49 AM
Hi monkey friends! ::HelloKitty::

Nothing new with me - which is good - I like normal.

Hope 4 Donks is doing well.  I think about her a lot.

Chubbie woke up Monday morning with a tick right on the edge of her eyelid.  I couldn't get it off since it was so close to her eyeball and she was not very cooperatIve with me.

Had to take her to the vet and two if them got it off.  She did well considering- she just grumbled a lot and squirmed.  Ha ha - could you imagine the two vet techs trying to do that to The Criminal??  Oh my - they prob would have had to muzzle her and give her a sedative.

Off to work - then a happy party this weekend - engagement dinner with friends.  Had three funerals lately, so this is a happy weekend.

Prayers for those in need -

Caddy


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 25, 2013, 10:00:03 AM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

So very happy to read this.

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on July 25, 2013, 01:57:48 PM
Read up-thread that Klaas is doing better

 ::MonkeyDance::

Yes, I'm much better, I'd say close to 95%.  I have most of my smile back and my eye closes but a bit slower.  Getting a little tiny bit better every day.  I talk normal now.   Thanks for the concern.   ::MonkeyCool::

So very happy to read this.

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::



 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 27, 2013, 06:16:35 PM
Having a prayer service tomorrow.  If anyone wants prayers, just let me know.
Otherwise, I will be lifting up monkeys in need.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 30, 2013, 12:27:29 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued prayers for all our Monkeys ::MonkeyAngel::

Klaas so happy to hear your recovering from you BP so fast. That's wonderful.

4Donks  ::MonkeyKiss::

Caddy Yikes what a place for a tick. I have found that if you soak a cotton ball with dish soap and rub it around on the tick it backs right out. That wouldn't work on Caddy's eye.

Cookie how is it going? How was you little trip with the family?

Sister think about you often and continued prayers for you, George, Connie and Dennis.  ::MonkeyAngel::

CC & JSM  we miss you guys ::MonkeyKiss::

Brandi  How are you doing? Thank you for the pictures in Caylee thread all the threads.  ::MonkeyKiss::

Nutt welcome to JSM.  ::HelloKitty::

Babs no doctor appointment today.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Can hope is is well with you and yours. ::MonkeyAngel::

Same old stuff here. Will have my MIL and SIL & BIL here for a week the second week of Sept. I need to start cleaning. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope everyone has a wonderful week.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 30, 2013, 04:35:25 PM
Hubs and I are driving back to illinois from Florida as i type....It was a fast turnaround trip. Next trip heading back to the Ozarks for a girls trip ....fun fun....next Tuesday. We r going to St. Louis first for lunch and some shopping then onto the lake.
Busy summer!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Love to all.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on July 30, 2013, 07:58:20 PM
Hubs and I are driving back to illinois from Florida as i type....It was a fast turnaround trip. Next trip heading back to the Ozarks for a girls trip ....fun fun....next Tuesday. We r going to St. Louis first for lunch and some shopping then onto the lake.
Busy summer!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Love to all.

 ::MonkeyJnBox::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on July 30, 2013, 08:19:24 PM
Has anyone heard from 4Donks?  I think I remember someone was going to get her email address if they could?

Can anyone check in with her?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 30, 2013, 09:42:39 PM
Has anyone heard from 4Donks?  I think I remember someone was going to get her email address if they could?

Can anyone check in with her?


Hi Caddy,

I have heard from 4Donks she is recovery from her chemo & radiation treatments. She is busy with her fur babies.  I will tell her you have been asking about her. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 30, 2013, 10:18:25 PM
Has anyone heard from 4Donks?  I think I remember someone was going to get her email address if they could?

Can anyone check in with her?


Hi Caddy,

I have heard from 4Donks she is recovery from her chemo & radiation treatments. She is busy with her fur babies.  I will tell her you have been asking about her. 

Good to hear you have heard from her.

I put a shout-out to her in this thread a week or two back, and was waiting to see her post that she was okay.

Please let her know I have been thinking of her as well, Green Eyes.

Thanks!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 30, 2013, 10:33:56 PM
Has anyone heard from 4Donks?  I think I remember someone was going to get her email address if they could?

Can anyone check in with her?


Hi Caddy,

I have heard from 4Donks she is recovery from her chemo & radiation treatments. She is busy with her fur babies.  I will tell her you have been asking about her. 

Good to hear you have heard from her.

I put a shout-out to her in this thread a week or two back, and was waiting to see her post that she was okay.

Please let her know I have been thinking of her as well, Green Eyes.

Thanks!

I will Brandi. I am sure she will post when she can.  How you doing?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on July 30, 2013, 10:36:07 PM
Me too ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 31, 2013, 08:55:36 AM
Me too ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
Me three  ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on July 31, 2013, 09:27:03 AM
Hi
Went to the surgeon yesterday to be scoped after the radiation and chemo. NO SIGN  of CANCER !!!!
I have to go back to be scoped every 8 wks for the 1st year. My throat and vocal cords are still swollen therefor no voice. I also have an area of hemorrhage  on my right vocal cord that he thinks is caused by acid reflux, vomiting and or coughing. We’re working on all of the possible causes. They also ran blood tests for thyroid function. Apparently the radiation can cause the thyroid to cease functioning but can be easily treated with meds.
I’m getting better every day but I have the no patience. I want to be back to normal yesterday. They tell me I’m progressing rapidly.
I want to give a special thanks to Green Eyes for letting me bitch about recovery. She is a Saint.
Next week I go back to the Cancer Center for a Pet Scan and follow-up.
Once again I'm so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on July 31, 2013, 09:30:23 AM
Hey there 4Donks!! ::HelloKitty::

I'm soooo glad to hear your recovery is going well!

We missed you around here- keep on keeping on!

Caddy and Chubbie


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 31, 2013, 10:17:19 AM
Hi
Went to the surgeon yesterday to be scoped after the radiation and chemo. NO SIGN  of CANCER !!!!
I have to go back to be scoped every 8 wks for the 1st year. My throat and vocal cords are still swollen therefor no voice. I also have an area of hemorrhage  on my right vocal cord that he thinks is caused by acid reflux, vomiting and or coughing. We’re working on all of the possible causes. They also ran blood tests for thyroid function. Apparently the radiation can cause the thyroid to cease functioning but can be easily treated with meds.
I’m getting better every day but I have the no patience. I want to be back to normal yesterday. They tell me I’m progressing rapidly.
I want to give a special thanks to Green Eyes for letting me bitch about recovery. She is a Saint.
Next week I go back to the Cancer Center for a Pet Scan and follow-up.
Once again I'm so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad to hear you are doing well!  Remember, you will heal, just have to wait a bit - but I am not good at waiting either so I get what you are saying!  You will remain in my prayers!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 31, 2013, 10:33:29 AM
Hi
Went to the surgeon yesterday to be scoped after the radiation and chemo. NO SIGN  of CANCER !!!!
I have to go back to be scoped every 8 wks for the 1st year. My throat and vocal cords are still swollen therefor no voice. I also have an area of hemorrhage  on my right vocal cord that he thinks is caused by acid reflux, vomiting and or coughing. We’re working on all of the possible causes. They also ran blood tests for thyroid function. Apparently the radiation can cause the thyroid to cease functioning but can be easily treated with meds.
I’m getting better every day but I have the no patience. I want to be back to normal yesterday. They tell me I’m progressing rapidly.
I want to give a special thanks to Green Eyes for letting me bitch about recovery. She is a Saint.
Next week I go back to the Cancer Center for a Pet Scan and follow-up.
Once again I'm so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.

I can't tell you how happy I am to hear the good news 4Donks. ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
What did you tell Tevy way back " It takes Time"  You are one of the strongest people I know. If I was a drinking women I would have a few of these ::monkeywine2:: to celebrate. But will wait until you get your voice back. I am sure the donks and pups are waiting to hear your voice again too. ::MonkeyKiss:: You are welcome we all need to be able to have someone to bitch at. Although I don't think you really did all that much. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on July 31, 2013, 12:55:29 PM
Hi
Went to the surgeon yesterday to be scoped after the radiation and chemo. NO SIGN  of CANCER !!!!
I have to go back to be scoped every 8 wks for the 1st year. My throat and vocal cords are still swollen therefor no voice. I also have an area of hemorrhage  on my right vocal cord that he thinks is caused by acid reflux, vomiting and or coughing. We’re working on all of the possible causes. They also ran blood tests for thyroid function. Apparently the radiation can cause the thyroid to cease functioning but can be easily treated with meds.
I’m getting better every day but I have the no patience. I want to be back to normal yesterday. They tell me I’m progressing rapidly.
I want to give a special thanks to Green Eyes for letting me bitch about recovery. She is a Saint.
Next week I go back to the Cancer Center for a Pet Scan and follow-up.
Once again I'm so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.

Yes, we have been thinking of you and hoping you are rapidly getting better. Guess we all have to have more patience. No sign of cancer is GREAT!

Sorry about your vocal cord situation. That must be frustrating. Hope the acid reflus/vomiting and coughing abate very soon, so you have a physical voice!

You have a loud, positive voice here on the forum, no matter what!

We have missed you and it's so good to hear from you!

Yes, GE is a very sweet, supportive lady!

Keep improving, 4 Donks!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 31, 2013, 02:01:03 PM
Hi
Went to the surgeon yesterday to be scoped after the radiation and chemo. NO SIGN  of CANCER !!!!
I have to go back to be scoped every 8 wks for the 1st year. My throat and vocal cords are still swollen therefor no voice. I also have an area of hemorrhage  on my right vocal cord that he thinks is caused by acid reflux, vomiting and or coughing. We’re working on all of the possible causes. They also ran blood tests for thyroid function. Apparently the radiation can cause the thyroid to cease functioning but can be easily treated with meds.
I’m getting better every day but I have the no patience. I want to be back to normal yesterday. They tell me I’m progressing rapidly.
I want to give a special thanks to Green Eyes for letting me bitch about recovery. She is a Saint.
Next week I go back to the Cancer Center for a Pet Scan and follow-up.
Once again I'm so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.

 ::donkey3::
Oh 4Donks, so happy for your progress.  Praise God.  Be patient with your body -- it's doing a remarkable work!
 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 31, 2013, 02:10:45 PM
Wanted to share with you the e-mail I sent Connie's boys and my sister and my brother and Dennis:

Wanted to provide all of you with an update on Connie's trip to XXXXXXXXX to get her driver's license renewed. I'm also going to share my observations on where Connie is now -- mentally, emotionally, and physically, as I see it. Don't know how accurate this will be, as it is just my perspective.
 
First, Connie failed the driving tests. She did well, but not good enough. She tried very, very hard and it was painful for me to watch her struggling so much. She can go back and be re-tested, but that will have to come after some work on her part. They may offer some training as well. We will wait and see what the reports say. (The testers were very nice and very kind and did their best to work with her. I am so glad I was there to help interpret.) In all fairness, we were not prepared for what she was going to be tested on and had we known, we could have practiced at least part of it. The nail in the stop sign was -- they tested her on using her left foot to apply the gas and monitored how quickly she could put on the brakes (as if a child was running out in front of you). It was slow. This is something that can be practiced and not only physically, but mentally as well. If you've been driving for years using your right foot, the brain has to be retrained to use the left foot. But as I said, this was the nail and not in and of itself, the complete picture.

But let me start with Monday. Thinking now in terms of driving ability. The test was a lot of visual perceptions like matching numbers which were in circles to the next number in a circle without lifting your pencil from the paper. This was a timed exercise. Another was going from the number 1 to the letter A and then to number 2 and then letter B, the number 3 to letter C, etc. Connie did not do so well with this either. Part of what I learned Monday is Connie processes information differently than she did before her stroke (like when she counts, she has to keep starting from the beginning to get to the number she wants). She was asked to print her name, address, date of birth, and the date. She could not recall all of what was asked. We get a lot of "what"s from her, and now I know why. She is trying to process what we are saying and it may seem elementary to us, but to her processing ability it is confusing. I learned that instead of repeating the exact same thing, it is far better to rephrase the sentence or question. Additionally, verbal multiple choice is confusing. She was tested on which was closer, object A, object B, or object C. The better question was which is closer. This may too sound elementary, but in her processing, it is where it is. There was a lot more, of course, but the bottom line for me was her processing ability and our challenge to converse with her where she is processing.

On Tuesday, we awoke at 6:30 with Connie being sick to her stomach. Having spent the previous day and night with her, I know for sure it was not something she ate nor was it her medicine as she had not even taken it yet. She was violently sick for more than an hour, but was determined to take the test at 10 a.m. Truthfully, I think I would have passed on it, but she was very determined. What I think made her sick was on Monday she had to do quite a bit of walking (for her). That included at the rehab and at the motel. With her sinuses being as many of ours are, that congestion had settled in her stomach and because of the walking was going to come out. Bottom line, she has got to start walking more for lots of reasons. She needs this exercise not only for her physical well-being but her mental well-being. Staying in the villa almost 24/7 has lead to a sedentary life which is of no benefit. XXXX and XXXX, I know we have tried to talk to her about this, but to no avail. Now, if she really wants to pass this driving test, she is going to have to do it. She uses the excuses she is in pain, the brace is not right, etc. She probably is in pain, the brace may not be 100% -- but, she is going to have to learn to live with it (without so much medication) and work through it. It will be something she will not want to do, which is understandable. We would all like to live a pain-free life. For her, it ain't going to happen and she must decide what she wants more in her life -- pain-free or driving (using driving here as the carrot).

I'm giving this a lot of thought as to how and help her realize what has got to happen and what the consequences are for her decisions. How to move her from a type-A person, to good is good enough (it doesn't have to be perfect anymore). Bottom line is she is not motivated to help herself and many of the things she learned in rehab have fallen by the wayside. She was even having a difficult time knowing her colors (red, green, and yellow).

When she got in the car to leave on Tuesday, she was mentally and physically exhausted. Sorry XXX we couldn't do lunch, as she and I were really looking forward to it -- but I knew it wasn't a happening thing. Before we even left the parking lot she was asleep and didn't wake but once (to take more medicine) all the way home. I dropped her by the villa and then Dennis and I went to get the dogs from the kennel. By the time we got back to Connie's, she was sound asleep and I didn't wake her.

The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.

XXXX and XXXX, we know it is tiresome to try and help someone who is often not willing to try to help themselves. We have often commented "if she would only try." I know I have been an enabler and I realize I am going to have to put my big girl panties on and not try and fix her life. Only she can truly make it better.

Dennis, I thank you so much for everything you do for Connie. You have been and are such a big help.

XXXX and XXXX, you are so appreciated for doing all that you do to help your Mom. You both are a gift.

XXXX and XXX, I know it is difficult for you to love her as much as you do and not be able to help with what is going on. Just keep thinking positive thoughts and remember she loves you both so very much.

I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on July 31, 2013, 06:47:28 PM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on July 31, 2013, 08:22:40 PM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.

Bless you 4Donks.  Yes, the test was done.  Her condition is coming from drugs, lots and lots of pain killers.  It makes you like a zombie.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on July 31, 2013, 09:03:18 PM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.

I am so sorry you are going through this Sister. If it is not the bone density, then perhaps she needs a better pain management person. She may also be depressed and using the pain meds to get over the mental pain more than physical pain.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on July 31, 2013, 09:17:55 PM
Sister after reading your letter all I can say is wow. My heart breaks for all of you. While I am glad the pain meds keep her free of pain. I wish there were some other way to treat her pain. It's had not to want to help her do things when you know how hard it is. It is a fine line between helping and being an enabler. And very hard to do. I have been guilty of it many times. I read an article a while back about a new procedure for people with intense pain. It didn't involve any meds. I will look and she if I can find it and send it to you if I do. I don't know if it's anything Connie could do. But it might be an option. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 01, 2013, 06:52:49 AM
Has anyone heard from 4Donks?  I think I remember someone was going to get her email address if they could?

Can anyone check in with her?


Hi Caddy,

I have heard from 4Donks she is recovery from her chemo & radiation treatments. She is busy with her fur babies.  I will tell her you have been asking about her. 

Good to hear you have heard from her.

I put a shout-out to her in this thread a week or two back, and was waiting to see her post that she was okay.

Please let her know I have been thinking of her as well, Green Eyes.

Thanks!

Me too!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 01, 2013, 06:57:17 AM
Hi
Went to the surgeon yesterday to be scoped after the radiation and chemo. NO SIGN  of CANCER !!!!
I have to go back to be scoped every 8 wks for the 1st year. My throat and vocal cords are still swollen therefor no voice. I also have an area of hemorrhage  on my right vocal cord that he thinks is caused by acid reflux, vomiting and or coughing. We’re working on all of the possible causes. They also ran blood tests for thyroid function. Apparently the radiation can cause the thyroid to cease functioning but can be easily treated with meds.
I’m getting better every day but I have the no patience. I want to be back to normal yesterday. They tell me I’m progressing rapidly.
I want to give a special thanks to Green Eyes for letting me bitch about recovery. She is a Saint.
Next week I go back to the Cancer Center for a Pet Scan and follow-up.
Once again I'm so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 01, 2013, 08:43:39 AM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.

I am so sorry you are going through this Sister. If it is not the bone density, then perhaps she needs a better pain management person. She may also be depressed and using the pain meds to get over the mental pain more than physical pain.

TBM, I think you hit the nail on the head.  She is depressed and I believe she is using the pain meds for mental pain more than physical pain.  Course, that's just my opinion.  Before her stroke, she used alcohol to numb her.  It is frightening and so sad.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 01, 2013, 08:45:22 AM
Sister after reading your letter all I can say is wow. My heart breaks for all of you. While I am glad the pain meds keep her free of pain. I wish there were some other way to treat her pain. It's had not to want to help her do things when you know how hard it is. It is a fine line between helping and being an enabler. And very hard to do. I have been guilty of it many times. I read an article a while back about a new procedure for people with intense pain. It didn't involve any meds. I will look and she if I can find it and send it to you if I do. I don't know if it's anything Connie could do. But it might be an option. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope you find it -- I am open to all options.
Truthfully, her sons have just about had it with her because she doesn't seem to want to help herself.  More and more, she is sliding into a victim mentality and they can't handle it.  It is so complex.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 01, 2013, 09:40:16 AM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.

There also could be a fracture which causes a lot of pain.  They can check for that and put something sort of like cement that can fix it and get rid of the pain quite quickly.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 01, 2013, 09:42:42 AM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.

Bless you 4Donks.  Yes, the test was done.  Her condition is coming from drugs, lots and lots of pain killers.  It makes you like a zombie.


Is there a different pain killer she can go on?  Some pain killers react differently for some people and can actually have the reverse effect where they keep you awake instead of make you go to sleep.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 01, 2013, 01:53:08 PM
The other big issue is her medicine. XXXX and XXXX, I know you share this concern as well. She is taking enough pain medicine to knock out a gorilla. Besides the issues with that, she has a condition now in which she is like a hunch back. Her posture is horrible and without some intervention, she will become a permanent hunchback because the muscles in the back and shoulders which allow head-up, shoulders back, etc. will atrophy. There are more medical issues related to this -- but suffice it to say, it is not good.
I am open to any discussions about this. I am not ready to give-up on her, yet I know too that unless I change my attitude, she will never be any better but only get worse.

Love all of you so much,


Sister I just wanted to make a suggestion about Connie’s posture. Has she had a bone density done (dexascan). This stooped posture is often the result of low bone density and she can be put on meds to help stop the progression and some can rebuild the bone. After 5 yrs on Arimidex (cancer drug) my bone density was very compromised….Lumbar spine compression fractures and the loss of 1” in height.

Bless you 4Donks.  Yes, the test was done.  Her condition is coming from drugs, lots and lots of pain killers.  It makes you like a zombie.


Is there a different pain killer she can go on?  Some pain killers react differently for some people and can actually have the reverse effect where they keep you awake instead of make you go to sleep.



Bearly, I think the problem is she is on too many different kinds of pain medication.  We see a doctor on Wednesday and I am going to insist she see a pain management doctor.  The general physician (or their assistant) just loads her with meds to help ease her pain.  This is beyond my management and needs to be done by a professional.

Getting lots of rain today -- goody, I don't have to water the plants   ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 01, 2013, 09:27:04 PM
Sister after reading your letter all I can say is wow. My heart breaks for all of you. While I am glad the pain meds keep her free of pain. I wish there were some other way to treat her pain. It's had not to want to help her do things when you know how hard it is. It is a fine line between helping and being an enabler. And very hard to do. I have been guilty of it many times. I read an article a while back about a new procedure for people with intense pain. It didn't involve any meds. I will look and she if I can find it and send it to you if I do. I don't know if it's anything Connie could do. But it might be an option. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope you find it -- I am open to all options.
Truthfully, her sons have just about had it with her because she doesn't seem to want to help herself.  More and more, she is sliding into a victim mentality and they can't handle it.  It is so complex.

This is kind of forward of me so I will ask for forgiveness beforehand. Have you thought about a 12 step program for her? I know many people that have been drinkers that switched to pills when given the chance. If you want more info or anything, let me know. I have been hanging around the rooms for just over 8 years and I am always willing to share what I have learned.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 02, 2013, 10:48:15 AM
Sister after reading your letter all I can say is wow. My heart breaks for all of you. While I am glad the pain meds keep her free of pain. I wish there were some other way to treat her pain. It's had not to want to help her do things when you know how hard it is. It is a fine line between helping and being an enabler. And very hard to do. I have been guilty of it many times. I read an article a while back about a new procedure for people with intense pain. It didn't involve any meds. I will look and she if I can find it and send it to you if I do. I don't know if it's anything Connie could do. But it might be an option. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope you find it -- I am open to all options.
Truthfully, her sons have just about had it with her because she doesn't seem to want to help herself.  More and more, she is sliding into a victim mentality and they can't handle it.  It is so complex.

This is kind of forward of me so I will ask for forgiveness beforehand. Have you thought about a 12 step program for her? I know many people that have been drinkers that switched to pills when given the chance. If you want more info or anything, let me know. I have been hanging around the rooms for just over 8 years and I am always willing to share what I have learned.

TBM, no need to worry.  When it comes to helping Connie, anything on the table is worth considering and the more thoughts and suggestions the better.
No, I hadn't thought about a 12 step program for her.  Let me ponder this a bit.  It certainly may be worth exploring.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 02, 2013, 11:19:44 AM
Sister I did find the article and sent it. But like I said after I found it. It was it for back pain. Continued prayers for you Connie George and Dennis. I think you were right in thinking she needed to see someone that specializes in pain control.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on August 02, 2013, 02:42:10 PM
Sister...kisses and hugs to you and your family in your struggles....(((hugs)))

4donks...so glad that u r on the road to recovery! Great news.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on August 02, 2013, 02:42:59 PM
I am making CC s favorite, tuna noodle casserole for dinner..


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on August 02, 2013, 05:29:01 PM
I am making CC s favorite, tuna noodle casserole for dinner..

You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish.   ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

Prayers to all Monkeys in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Work is great except for the 11 unpaid furlough days I must take because of the sequestration.  I take my furlough days on Monday and telework from home on Tuesday so I only have to drive to Fort Worth 3 times a week (60 miles R/T).

JSM is alive and doing well (just ask green eyes, babs, tbm, cookie, and bearly), just don't know why she doesn't post any more.

Got my ear pierced last Friday cause I saw an add on FB for .40 caliber S & W earrings.  Ordered a set for JSM and another set for her dad and me to split.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Questionnaires for witnesses regarding my annlument have been sent out so maybe soon I can marry the ole bag in her church so she can take sacrements again.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

We have an outdoor wedding to attend tomorrow night.   ::MonkeyMad::  Should be only about 100 degrees by then.

I;m still bugging JSM to post.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 02, 2013, 05:49:56 PM
CC  What can I say. You are such a tease.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Glad to hear it's getting to the end of all the annulment paper work.  ::MonkeyDance::

So you can get married again. Does that mean new rings  ::MonkeyDevil::

Having to drive into FW only three times a week is great. With all the road construction they are doing around here.

Hopefully it's an inside wedding. I love that you and you FIL will have matching earrings.

Be Good at the wedding tomorrow. ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on August 02, 2013, 06:37:53 PM
Good to see u here CC. Exciting news about the annulment.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 02, 2013, 09:02:40 PM
Sister after reading your letter all I can say is wow. My heart breaks for all of you. While I am glad the pain meds keep her free of pain. I wish there were some other way to treat her pain. It's had not to want to help her do things when you know how hard it is. It is a fine line between helping and being an enabler. And very hard to do. I have been guilty of it many times. I read an article a while back about a new procedure for people with intense pain. It didn't involve any meds. I will look and she if I can find it and send it to you if I do. I don't know if it's anything Connie could do. But it might be an option. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope you find it -- I am open to all options.
Truthfully, her sons have just about had it with her because she doesn't seem to want to help herself.  More and more, she is sliding into a victim mentality and they can't handle it.  It is so complex.

This is kind of forward of me so I will ask for forgiveness beforehand. Have you thought about a 12 step program for her? I know many people that have been drinkers that switched to pills when given the chance. If you want more info or anything, let me know. I have been hanging around the rooms for just over 8 years and I am always willing to share what I have learned.

TBM, no need to worry.  When it comes to helping Connie, anything on the table is worth considering and the more thoughts and suggestions the better.
No, I hadn't thought about a 12 step program for her.  Let me ponder this a bit.  It certainly may be worth exploring.
 ::germanshep::

If you have questions, GE and JSM have my email or the mods have my permission to give it to you!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 03, 2013, 08:55:44 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Going to spend some time with Connie this afternoon.  Pray it goes well.

Good to hear from you CC.  Send us a pix of your piercing . . . just the ear!

TBM, I was thinking we could start a thread ^ under health issues.  Maybe more folks could benefit from you wisdom.  ???
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 03, 2013, 06:39:48 PM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Going to spend some time with Connie this afternoon.  Pray it goes well.

Good to hear from you CC.  Send us a pix of your piercing . . . just the ear!

TBM, I was thinking we could start a thread ^ under health issues.  Maybe more folks could benefit from you wisdom.  ???
 ::germanshep::

I would be willing to do that. Can I do it myself or does one of the mods have to?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 03, 2013, 06:58:25 PM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Going to spend some time with Connie this afternoon.  Pray it goes well.

Good to hear from you CC.  Send us a pix of your piercing . . . just the ear!

TBM, I was thinking we could start a thread ^ under health issues.  Maybe more folks could benefit from you wisdom.  ???
 ::germanshep::

I would be willing to do that. Can I do it myself or does one of the mods have to?

You can do it yourself.  It's under "Health" -- I think it would be wonderful!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 03, 2013, 09:03:47 PM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Going to spend some time with Connie this afternoon.  Pray it goes well.

Good to hear from you CC.  Send us a pix of your piercing . . . just the ear!

TBM, I was thinking we could start a thread ^ under health issues.  Maybe more folks could benefit from you wisdom.  ???
 ::germanshep::

I would be willing to do that. Can I do it myself or does one of the mods have to?

You can do it yourself.  It's under "Health" -- I think it would be wonderful!

Done.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 04, 2013, 08:16:25 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on August 04, 2013, 08:40:28 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::
Yikes GE, hope you pack the grandkids up and send them home....Need to put hubby in the A/C bedroom!  Welcomeup here   but house is 80+ with A/C blasting away.....Good old Texas summers -- Did anyone check to see if it has the same problem mine had a couple of weeks ago?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 04, 2013, 08:57:43 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::
Yikes GE, hope you pack the grandkids up and send them home....Need to put hubby in the A/C bedroom!  Welcomeup here   but house is 80+ with A/C blasting away.....Good old Texas summers -- Did anyone check to see if it has the same problem mine had a couple of weeks ago?

Yep hubs did. That's part of it. Hoping Bubba shows up so he can check it out and do it. Hubs didn't do so well out  in the heat today.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 05, 2013, 02:26:59 PM
I sure hope your air conditioning is working today, Green Eyes!

Thinking of you and your family.

Looks like they are calling for another hot hot week there. I see 106 predicted for Wed!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/hot.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on August 05, 2013, 03:04:06 PM
I sure hope your air conditioning is working today, Green Eyes!

Thinking of you and your family.

Looks like they are calling for another hot hot week there. I see 106 predicted for Wed!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/hot.gif~original)
2 pm and its already 104, normally doesn't hit peak till 4 pm, wonderful August in Texas..........not..........


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 05, 2013, 08:40:44 PM
I sure hope your air conditioning is working today, Green Eyes!

Thinking of you and your family.

Looks like they are calling for another hot hot week there. I see 106 predicted for Wed!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/hot.gif~original)

Got the AC working. Thank you for thinking about me Brandi.  It's almost 8 here now and we are still at 102. Gotta love the Texas heat.  ::MonkeyWink::  As much as Babs & I complain about the heat. We have had a cool summer up until the end of July for Texas.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope you and the family are doing well.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on August 05, 2013, 11:33:19 PM
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::   ::MonkeyHeart::   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Great news! 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 06, 2013, 12:28:25 AM
I sure hope your air conditioning is working today, Green Eyes!

Thinking of you and your family.

Looks like they are calling for another hot hot week there. I see 106 predicted for Wed!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/hot.gif~original)

Got the AC working. Thank you for thinking about me Brandi.  It's almost 8 here now and we are still at 102. Gotta love the Texas heat.  ::MonkeyWink::  As much as Babs & I complain about the heat. We have had a cool summer up until the end of July for Texas.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope you and the family are doing well.

What a relief to hear your AC is working!

We've had a relatively pleasant summer here on the East Coast as well, IMHO.

Plenty of rain and sunshine, which has helped us grow beautiful tomatoes, peppers and herbs. (I only planted one yellow squash and one zucchini plant this year, since I am the only one who eats them in our family, and one plant each would be fine for me, but they have presented many flowers, but no female flowers, so we have had no fruit from the plants! I read that you need at least two of each kind of squash so they can cross-pollinate.) Live and learn. heh Really thought I could get by with just the two squashes.

We're doing pretty well this summer, I am staying busy and getting healthier each day. Thanks for asking!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 06, 2013, 11:46:36 AM
Happy to hear you have had a mild simmer so far Brandi. And that your doing better every day.

Off to take the hubs to his eye appointment in a little bit.  Hope everyone has a good day. ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 06, 2013, 07:46:32 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET

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Click on the link below to listen to the show

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 08, 2013, 01:08:42 AM
Yikes Monkeys it was 108 here today. Babs said they went up to 109.  It can cool down any time. Hope everyone is doing well. Continued prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 08, 2013, 11:51:27 AM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 08, 2013, 09:12:18 PM
Heading to Florida early tomorrow for 6 days of fun at Disney!  Taking my youngest and my two nieces. We are so excited. But it is so early to get up!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 08, 2013, 09:22:34 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::


That is funny Sister ::MonkeyHaHa::

fixed boo boo



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 08, 2013, 09:28:46 PM
Heading to Florida early tomorrow for 6 days of fun at Disney!  Taking my youngest and my two nieces. We are so excited. But it is so early to get up!

Have a wonderful time TBM.   Hopefully the weather will be good. Have a safe trip ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on August 09, 2013, 10:56:45 AM
Heading to Florida early tomorrow for 6 days of fun at Disney!  Taking my youngest and my two nieces. We are so excited. But it is so early to get up!

Tell Mickey and Minnie hello for us! ::HelloKitty::

Ha ha - I have some friends that LOVE DIsney and go frequently.  We used to take our kids together a lot.  They still go.  Our favorite remarks when they go, is to tell Mickey hello and slap that B Minnie for me!!  (Sorry about the humor- it is just what we always tell each other. Guess you have to be there). ::MonkeyTongue::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on August 09, 2013, 10:58:34 AM
Must go today to the vet's office to pick up the mutts' heart worm pills.

Why are they so unbelievably expensive????

I can't imagine having more than two pups?!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 09, 2013, 11:36:19 AM
Must go today to the vet's office to pick up the mutts' heart worm pills.

Why are they so unbelievably expensive????

I can't imagine having more than two pups?!

I think it is just supply and demand.  I feel the same way with one dog!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 09, 2013, 11:37:13 AM
Heading to Florida early tomorrow for 6 days of fun at Disney!  Taking my youngest and my two nieces. We are so excited. But it is so early to get up!

Have a wonderful time!  I have never been and would love to go someday!
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on August 11, 2013, 10:46:56 AM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 11, 2013, 01:12:53 PM
 ::MonkeyDance:: Great news 4Donks!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 11, 2013, 04:48:05 PM
Such good news, 4 Donks!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/Image19d.gif~original)

(I didn't know what a radiation mask was until I just looked it up ... seems not too many people get to keep them, since I could not find many posts of people using them for other things. Halloween came to my mind. Also, a wall-hanging ... something to be proud of having gone through and won, like a trophy!)

So happy your voice has made a resurgence!!!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 11, 2013, 05:24:16 PM
Heading to Florida early tomorrow for 6 days of fun at Disney!  Taking my youngest and my two nieces. We are so excited. But it is so early to get up!

Hope you are having a wonderful time!!!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkeymicky.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on August 11, 2013, 07:52:02 PM
blessings to my monkey friends to continued good health for some, happy vacation time for others! Happy life to everyone else.....


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on August 11, 2013, 10:41:37 PM
Thank you for sharing your good news 4 donks!!   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::  ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 12, 2013, 06:37:56 AM
That is wonderful news 4Donks ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: I am so happy to hear you are getting your voice back.   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: Bless your sister for helping you with the fur babies.  Continued paryers for a speedy recovery.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 12, 2013, 07:03:33 AM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

So good to hear you have come through the treatments cancer free. 
Love that you're happy, happy happy.
LOL @ the fur kids reaction to your voice change.
Special blessings to your sister.  The comfort she gave you by tending to your donks must have been monumental.
Has your appetite improved?
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 12, 2013, 07:08:39 AM
Sister - How are you doing these days?  I read your long post about Connie. You are wise and insightful and I know you always do your best for others. Wishing for Connie, what you wish for.  God bless. xoxo


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 12, 2013, 07:12:09 AM
Greeneyes.  How are you and the family?  Hope your air conditioner is keeping you comfortable. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 12, 2013, 07:15:19 AM
BABYBEAR - haven't been around much but did read of your joy and happiness with your personal life.  So happy for you.  Thanks for sharing.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 12, 2013, 07:20:43 AM
4Donks - I am so happy that things are good! 

We are having a great time but dear me - the kids are TIRED!  Off to the Magic Kingdom today!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 12, 2013, 07:24:14 AM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 12, 2013, 07:30:14 AM
4Donks - I am so happy that things are good! 

We are having a great time but dear me - the kids are TIRED!  Off to the Magic Kingdom today!

The kids are tired?  What about Mom?!  Nice to hear you're having a great time.
 ::MonkeySlide:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on August 12, 2013, 09:09:43 AM
So glad to hear your progress 4Donks !!

You are amazingly strong - continued prayers!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 12, 2013, 11:18:09 AM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::

That's what it was supposed to say.  It was a slow news day.

       (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/MonkeyCrap.gif)



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 12, 2013, 11:19:18 AM
Heading to Florida early tomorrow for 6 days of fun at Disney!  Taking my youngest and my two nieces. We are so excited. But it is so early to get up!

Have a wonderful time!

 ::MonkeyBike::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 12, 2013, 11:32:10 AM
Must go today to the vet's office to pick up the mutts' heart worm pills.

Why are they so unbelievably expensive????

I can't imagine having more than two pups?!

It's because they know you will pay that for them.  It's legal robbery.  They even wear a mask.

                                  (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/monkeymask1.gif) (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/monkeycop.gif)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 12, 2013, 11:59:56 AM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::

That's what it was supposed to say.  It was a slow news day.

       (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/MonkeyCrap.gif)



 :smt046


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 12, 2013, 12:16:12 PM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

This is wonderful news!  I really needed to hear this.  I know you did too.  I think we all needed some good news, so thank you for providing it.  I am so glad it was you!

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Maybe you can wear the mask on here and we can play cops and monkeys.

       (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/monkeymask1.gif) (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/monkeycop.gif)


Glad to hear you have a voice.  The fur kids must be confused. 

That surprises me.  When I go to my friend's apartment, I always disguise my voice in some way when I go in.  Her pup can't see me.  She runs to the door, tail wagging, every time.  (She is wary of new people.  She knows the first thing I do when I come in is to reach for her treat dish and give her two, one at a time.  She knows how to count, she looks for them until she gets the second one.  Then she sits by my feet for the rest of my time there.  If I move, she moves.)  I keep thinking I can fool her.

    ::dogwag::

I am still willing to donate all 20 of those pounds.

      "teddybear2::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 12, 2013, 12:22:43 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey can!  I have missed you!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 12, 2013, 12:32:23 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::

That's what it was supposed to say.  It was a slow news day.

       (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/MonkeyCrap.gif)



 :smt046

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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 13, 2013, 06:11:23 PM
Greeneyes.  How are you and the family?  Hope your air conditioner is keeping you comfortable. 

Hi Can, Yes AC is keeping us cool.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 13, 2013, 06:12:30 PM
4Donks - I am so happy that things are good! 

We are having a great time but dear me - the kids are TIRED!  Off to the Magic Kingdom today!

So glad you are having a good time TBM.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 13, 2013, 06:13:41 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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You are in my thoughts and Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 13, 2013, 06:16:36 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::

That's what it was supposed to say.  It was a slow news day.

       (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/MonkeyCrap.gif)



OMG Bearly You are so funny. I laughed so hard when I read this.  After 6 hours of dealing with computer tech I needed the laugh.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 14, 2013, 10:00:50 AM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

 ::donkey3::

Oh 4Donks, I am so happy for you and even though going once a month will be a pain in the donkey butt, the year will fly by quicker than we want.

I know you are so blessed with a sister who can stand in the gap for you.  What you wrote hit a nerve within me as I am evaluating what I am doing or not doing for my sister Connie.  After the failed driver's test, I sent out an e-mail to my family and have only received one response.  It was from the son who is doing the most for her (getting her groceries on a weekly basis, etc.).  Not one word from the other son, my brother, or my other sister.  I know my sensitivity is high, working with George for the past 25 years and now this last year with cancer.  I guess I am just tired because I see no end in sight with Connie and I am asking myself some hard questions.  I turn 65 Sunday, I wanted to retire but didn't . . . what about my life or lack thereof?  Sorry to be moaning . . .

Again my friend, I am thrilled for you.  Keep on truckin'   ::jeep3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 14, 2013, 07:11:06 PM
Well rats and double rats.  The AC decided to take a dump.  Just stopped blowing cool air. Don't know of the compressor went out or what.  Just had them out to replace some duct work.  Put in a call hopefully they will be out later tonight.  It's only 100 right now. The house is going up by the minute.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Everytime I scrolled down I thought it said"  "Well rats and double rats.  CC decided to take a dump . . .

 ::MonkeyDevil::

That's what it was supposed to say.  It was a slow news day.

       (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/MonkeyCrap.gif)



OMG Bearly You are so funny. I laughed so hard when I read this.  After 6 hours of dealing with computer tech I needed the laugh.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I am so sorry you have computer problems.  I was hoping you found the answer awhile ago when you increased the speed and whatever else you did. 

I think you should move to PA.  The house across the street is for sale and I happen to know she got good computer reception.

 ::jeep3:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 14, 2013, 07:24:10 PM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

 ::donkey3::

Oh 4Donks, I am so happy for you and even though going once a month will be a pain in the donkey butt, the year will fly by quicker than we want.

I know you are so blessed with a sister who can stand in the gap for you.  What you wrote hit a nerve within me as I am evaluating what I am doing or not doing for my sister Connie.  After the failed driver's test, I sent out an e-mail to my family and have only received one response.  It was from the son who is doing the most for her (getting her groceries on a weekly basis, etc.).  Not one word from the other son, my brother, or my other sister.  I know my sensitivity is high, working with George for the past 25 years and now this last year with cancer.  I guess I am just tired because I see no end in sight with Connie and I am asking myself some hard questions.  I turn 65 Sunday, I wanted to retire but didn't . . . what about my life or lack thereof?  Sorry to be moaning . . .

Again my friend, I am thrilled for you.  Keep on truckin'   ::jeep3::

4Donks is my role model.  You are both so fortunate to have sisters.  That is the one thing in life I have always wanted.  I have friends and relatives who are like sisters, but it is not the same as we do not share the same parents.

Sister, it is always darkest before the dawn.  Keep that in mind as you are traveling what seems to be a very dark path.  When one door closes, you may have to wait in the dark hallway a while until you find a window.  The window is there, you just have not located it yet.

Have you considered counseling for yourself?  I have heard it is not wise to be your own lawyer, I wonder if the same is true for counseling.  I think you could benefit from telling your story to a person who is trained and who you trust with your journey.  You may have to search for the right one.  Also, your sister definitely needs counseling outside of you.  You cannot do it all yourself, you are too close to the situation.  There are things she may want to share with a counselor that she cannot share with her family.  Anyone with pain can benefit from counseling.  It was one of the first things they told me.  

Happy birthday!  I cannot imagine you retiring.  I can never imagine you not wanting to put that extra special touch on a wedding, a funeral, or some special life event.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Babybear on August 14, 2013, 08:04:08 PM
I check in onece in a while to see how 4 Donks and others are doing.  That's great news about your cancer, or absence thereof, 4 Donks.  I do think a lot of healing has to do with attitude, and yours is great.

Also, Sister, I know how frustrating it must be for you with your responsibility for your sister and others.  I have been in a similar position and I know that one person can't do everything, although I, too, tried it for a long time.  IMO, even though you are a trained counselor, your sister needs one who is not emotionally involved with her life as a sister naturally is.  I was only 18 when the entire responsibility for my sister, who had gone blind, was given me even though I had six other brothers and sisters, as well as a mother, who could have helped.  It was tough going to school, working and taking care of her.  In those days there was not State aid as there is now to help out.  She actually did regain her sight after several years and married twice and adopted two children, but in her later life, the problem returned and she was bedridden and blind.  She died a couple of years ago and I was astonished to learn she had never told her children or her husband about the years I took care of her.  In any case, I miss her dearly every day.  Someone said that when one door closes another opens and it is true.  I have no great insight for you except to say that this too shall pass. I did marry a wonderful man, had a very successful marriage, but unfortunately I lost him several years ago. You know about my life now.  I hope those who should take more responsibility do so, but from my own experience, I'd say they won't.  I admire your courage and your compassion.  But speaking frankly, no one is going to help until you say if they don't you will no longer take responsibility for your sister.  It sounds brutal, but believe me, it worked for me.  And her life was much better after other members of the family started helping out.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 14, 2013, 09:39:05 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey can!  I have missed you!

 "teddybear2::



Hi Bearly,
Thanks, have missed you too!  See you haven't lost your sense of humour.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 14, 2013, 10:04:18 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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You are in my thoughts and Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE.  Glad to hear you're keeping cool.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Our son is home for a few days and it feels so good!  He spent some time at his cottage and his fiancée and her son flew home this morning and he is staying on a few days to be with us.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 14, 2013, 10:12:54 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


fixed pic

You are in my thoughts and Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE.  Glad to hear you're keeping cool.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Our son is home for a few days and it feels so good!  He spent some time at his cottage and his fiancée and her son flew home this morning and he is staying on a few days to be with us.


Can,

How wonderful to have your son visit with you a few days. I know the joy in your heart having him with you. Enjoy Enjoy


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 14, 2013, 10:25:57 PM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

 ::donkey3::

Oh 4Donks, I am so happy for you and even though going once a month will be a pain in the donkey butt, the year will fly by quicker than we want.

I know you are so blessed with a sister who can stand in the gap for you.  What you wrote hit a nerve within me as I am evaluating what I am doing or not doing for my sister Connie.  After the failed driver's test, I sent out an e-mail to my family and have only received one response.  It was from the son who is doing the most for her (getting her groceries on a weekly basis, etc.).  Not one word from the other son, my brother, or my other sister.  I know my sensitivity is high, working with George for the past 25 years and now this last year with cancer.  I guess I am just tired because I see no end in sight with Connie and I am asking myself some hard questions.  I turn 65 Sunday, I wanted to retire but didn't . . . what about my life or lack thereof?  Sorry to be moaning . . .

Again my friend, I am thrilled for you.  Keep on truckin'   ::jeep3::
How disappointing Sister.  I hope they are just taking time to ponder your email, and they will come through with help and suggestions.  Would a family meeting be a possibility?
Has the son that is involved with helping and who answered your email offered any insight?
Sister, you sound burnt out and it is no wonder. 
Sister you deserve to have a life.  Isn't it time to give more care to yourself?
Wishing you a future that is happy and less stress free. 
Happy Birthday!  Hope you have a lovely, celebratory day on Sunday.
Will you be preaching on that day?
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on August 14, 2013, 10:29:54 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


fixed pic

You are in my thoughts and Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE.  Glad to hear you're keeping cool.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Our son is home for a few days and it feels so good!  He spent some time at his cottage and his fiancée and her son flew home this morning and he is staying on a few days to be with us.


Can,

How wonderful to have your son visit with you a few days. I know the joy in your heart having him with you. Enjoy Enjoy


GE - I will, I will.
He is such a comfort to both of us.  Just having him nearby.  First time he's been home since September. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on August 14, 2013, 11:53:28 PM
Sister
Happy Birthday  ::MonkeyDance::

Please take some time for yourself. Everyone needs to step away from stressful situations to really be able to evaluate and plan. Sometimes the tough love needs to be directed inward. Kick back with a glass of wine, a bowl of ice cream and a lot of chocolate. I could also lend you a couple of donks to take your mind off of things. ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: or perhaps a deaf 150lb and growing puppy. ::dogwag:: On second thought that might add to the stress. ::MonkeyDevil:: All kidding aside do take care. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 15, 2013, 11:19:49 AM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

 ::donkey3::

Oh 4Donks, I am so happy for you and even though going once a month will be a pain in the donkey butt, the year will fly by quicker than we want.

I know you are so blessed with a sister who can stand in the gap for you.  What you wrote hit a nerve within me as I am evaluating what I am doing or not doing for my sister Connie.  After the failed driver's test, I sent out an e-mail to my family and have only received one response.  It was from the son who is doing the most for her (getting her groceries on a weekly basis, etc.).  Not one word from the other son, my brother, or my other sister.  I know my sensitivity is high, working with George for the past 25 years and now this last year with cancer.  I guess I am just tired because I see no end in sight with Connie and I am asking myself some hard questions.  I turn 65 Sunday, I wanted to retire but didn't . . . what about my life or lack thereof?  Sorry to be moaning . . .

Again my friend, I am thrilled for you.  Keep on truckin'   ::jeep3::

4Donks is my role model.  You are both so fortunate to have sisters.  That is the one thing in life I have always wanted.  I have friends and relatives who are like sisters, but it is not the same as we do not share the same parents.

Sister, it is always darkest before the dawn.  Keep that in mind as you are traveling what seems to be a very dark path.  When one door closes, you may have to wait in the dark hallway a while until you find a window.  The window is there, you just have not located it yet.

Have you considered counseling for yourself?  I have heard it is not wise to be your own lawyer, I wonder if the same is true for counseling.  I think you could benefit from telling your story to a person who is trained and who you trust with your journey.  You may have to search for the right one.  Also, your sister definitely needs counseling outside of you.  You cannot do it all yourself, you are too close to the situation.  There are things she may want to share with a counselor that she cannot share with her family.  Anyone with pain can benefit from counseling.  It was one of the first things they told me.  

Happy birthday!  I cannot imagine you retiring.  I can never imagine you not wanting to put that extra special touch on a wedding, a funeral, or some special life event.



Bearly, thanks for your input -- I value your thoughts.  Yes, you are right, I need to see my counselor.  I have seen a woman off and on for the past 20 years, good Christian and good counselor.  Will make an appointment today.
As far as Connie, where she can't talk -- I just don't know how that would work for her.  I'll ask my counselor.  Surely there is someone who could help her.  I know I am too close.  I can't see the forest for the trees or is it the trees for the forest?   ::dogwag::
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 15, 2013, 11:21:01 AM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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You are in my thoughts and Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE.  Glad to hear you're keeping cool.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Our son is home for a few days and it feels so good!  He spent some time at his cottage and his fiancée and her son flew home this morning and he is staying on a few days to be with us.


Can,

How wonderful to have your son visit with you a few days. I know the joy in your heart having him with you. Enjoy Enjoy


GE - I will, I will.
He is such a comfort to both of us.  Just having him nearby.  First time he's been home since September. 

can,
have a good time with your son!  What a joy that must be!
 ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 15, 2013, 11:22:30 AM
Sister
Happy Birthday  ::MonkeyDance::

Please take some time for yourself. Everyone needs to step away from stressful situations to really be able to evaluate and plan. Sometimes the tough love needs to be directed inward. Kick back with a glass of wine, a bowl of ice cream and a lot of chocolate. I could also lend you a couple of donks to take your mind off of things. ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: or perhaps a deaf 150lb and growing puppy. ::dogwag:: On second thought that might add to the stress. ::MonkeyDevil:: All kidding aside do take care. ::MonkeyAngel::

4Donks   ::donkey3::

Think I'll pass on the puppy and the donkeys!  no offense   :smt054

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 15, 2013, 11:27:09 AM
can and everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Yes, I will be in the pulpit Sunday.  But we are going to have a singing Sunday!  Just music and some of the stories behind the hymns.
Thank you all for your prayers -- I deeply appreciate them.
Blessings.
 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 15, 2013, 04:13:56 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey can!  I have missed you!

 "teddybear2::



Hi Bearly,
Thanks, have missed you too!  See you haven't lost your sense of humour.


It's more a coping strategy, I think.  Like it or hate it, it's mine.  I apologize to those who like nice clean humor and don't like people poking fun of the everyday life events.  I hope it doesn't offend anyone.  Never was one for crude language, though. 

I really have missed seeing you and often wonder about your family.  Can we get an update?

        ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 15, 2013, 05:24:13 PM
Update from this weeks testing at the cancer center.
Tests came back clear of cancer but due to the possibility of recurrence I will be seeing the radiation oncologist or the  Otolaryngologist once a month for 1 year and then they will see how often after they follow me for a year. I still need to gain a minimum of 20 lbs. (good luck with that ). Good news is after the new meds my throat and vocal cords are less swollen so I have a voice. ::MonkeyDance:: I'm told that it will come and go and sometimes I'll sound like a boy going through puberty with my voice all over the place. This can go on for up to 2 years before it stabilizes. Don't care am happy, happy, happy.
All the fur kids are amazed at this change of voice. They think they are living with multiple people  ::MonkeyDevil::
White count is still low but getting back to normal so soon I can deal with the donks and the barn. God bless my sister for doing it all this time.
As an aside when I finished radiation they gave me my mask...any ideas what I can do with it.

 ::donkey3::

Oh 4Donks, I am so happy for you and even though going once a month will be a pain in the donkey butt, the year will fly by quicker than we want.

I know you are so blessed with a sister who can stand in the gap for you.  What you wrote hit a nerve within me as I am evaluating what I am doing or not doing for my sister Connie.  After the failed driver's test, I sent out an e-mail to my family and have only received one response.  It was from the son who is doing the most for her (getting her groceries on a weekly basis, etc.).  Not one word from the other son, my brother, or my other sister.  I know my sensitivity is high, working with George for the past 25 years and now this last year with cancer.  I guess I am just tired because I see no end in sight with Connie and I am asking myself some hard questions.  I turn 65 Sunday, I wanted to retire but didn't . . . what about my life or lack thereof?  Sorry to be moaning . . .

Again my friend, I am thrilled for you.  Keep on truckin'   ::jeep3::

4Donks is my role model.  You are both so fortunate to have sisters.  That is the one thing in life I have always wanted.  I have friends and relatives who are like sisters, but it is not the same as we do not share the same parents.

Sister, it is always darkest before the dawn.  Keep that in mind as you are traveling what seems to be a very dark path.  When one door closes, you may have to wait in the dark hallway a while until you find a window.  The window is there, you just have not located it yet.

Have you considered counseling for yourself?  I have heard it is not wise to be your own lawyer, I wonder if the same is true for counseling.  I think you could benefit from telling your story to a person who is trained and who you trust with your journey.  You may have to search for the right one.  Also, your sister definitely needs counseling outside of you.  You cannot do it all yourself, you are too close to the situation.  There are things she may want to share with a counselor that she cannot share with her family.  Anyone with pain can benefit from counseling.  It was one of the first things they told me.  

Happy birthday!  I cannot imagine you retiring.  I can never imagine you not wanting to put that extra special touch on a wedding, a funeral, or some special life event.



Bearly, thanks for your input -- I value your thoughts.  Yes, you are right, I need to see my counselor.  I have seen a woman off and on for the past 20 years, good Christian and good counselor.  Will make an appointment today.
As far as Connie, where she can't talk -- I just don't know how that would work for her.  I'll ask my counselor.  Surely there is someone who could help her.  I know I am too close.  I can't see the forest for the trees or is it the trees for the forest?   ::dogwag::
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

I hope you know when I speak to you even though it is on a public forum, it is from my heart.  Whether it is positive or negative, I only mean to help and never to hurt.  I see you as a Sister of the heart and your life does matter to me, very much.

My son has had therapy of some form or another since he was a year old.  His primary diagnosis was true auditory agnosia.  Which means he could not understand language and of course could not speak as a result.  He managed to communicate with his therapists and your Sisters therapists will manage to communicate with her and vice versa.  That is for them to figure out and they will.

I searched and found a program and a teacher from Canada (not me alone, but in an active group of parents, which was given to me to lead) who taught a methodology used at the U of Southern Miss.  As a result of the methodologies I have used with my son, I have credits from colleges from California, to Mississippi to Pennsylvania.  What I am trying to say is for one, you may want to not only have individual support, but also join a support group.  

Here is my caution to you as I see how much you take on yourself.  Try to let someone else lead the group.  You will naturally, someday, be called upon to lead the group.  It happens to me all the time.  You may start out okay, but you will eventually wear out with having your own things to deal with, in addition to your extended family, your faith community, and now a group of people that will be calling on you night and day.

If you look for things under a certain speech disorder, especially if you know only my first name, my name will come up and so will my phone number because it was on the group invitation to respond to.  As a result, it is not unusual for me to get a phone call in the middle of the night from someone from Europe who is going to move to my area of the world.  I have learned a lot about other countries and the way they treat people with disabilities.  We are supposed to do a great job here in the US.  Unfortunately, it is all on paper and there is no way to enforce these rules.  It is the mouse watching the cheese scenario.  No one is in charge of enforcing the rules when it gets right down to it.

Many people have encouraged me to let my child fail, and then they will do something for us.  That was never an option for me as they predicted failure from the beginning.  They would just think they were right in their assessment.  When they had no program for my child, I simply pitched a tent on the front lawn of school and invited therapists I paid with compensatory time awarded to us from their failure to educate my son,  to come in and fill his day.  I once found an empty classroom in the school, that was only empty 1/2 day and we moved our lessons into that room.  I found a teacher in the school who was very sympathetic to our plight and would invite my son in on special occasions.  I will be forever grateful to this teacher and sent her a thank you note at the end of the year and other times.  She did this at peril to her own job.  The principal of this particular school was, according to her own attorney, "toxic to children with disabilities."  So, she did not want any in "her" school.  As you can imagine, this teacher did not think she did anything extraordinary, because that is the way extraordinary people think.  I never called the news crews as this was a personal matter involving my son and I wanted him to be able to tell his own story if and when he was ready.

I am merely a player in my son's story and I have to remember that.  It is not about me.  It is about him.  What he chooses to tell with his name attached to it, is his choice.  I also did not want to change things for my son only, I wanted things to change for those who came after us.  My Brother and SIL have a son in the same district who adopted a child whose first language was not English and they adopted him as an older toddler, so he has needs, too.  She said whenever she got to a meeting, they would say, are you related to Bearly?  When she said, "yes," they would say, "just tell us what you want."  She said they would try to offer her too much therapy, etc.  I told her if she decided to take a lot of therapy from someone who was not qualified to be giving the therapy, regardless of the therapist passing a bunch of tests saying she was qualified, this was not a good thing.  You really have to be present in your child's life to know what is and isn't working.  The same with your Sister, Sister.

I am sorry I moved from Connie's story to Cubbie's story, but it is the only way I can relate, as I am not present in your Sister's life and only see her through your eyes.  I hope there is something in there that helps you to see something you had not seen before.  If you decide to pitch a tent somewhere, let me know, I would be happy to join you there if you need company or support.  Of all the things we did for change in the district, the tent is the one everyone in the district has heard about.  When I went to a meeting, I would have to start all over in telling them about my child and his needs, and listening to what they found.  I want you to also learn to be an active listener at times and also a passive listener.  Being an active listener allows you to understand what they are really saying.  Being a passive listener may let them give you too much information and you can use this extra information as a bargaining point.  Well, you said.....whatever it is they said that was negative about what they want to do and may allow you to tweak certain parts of a program so they fit Connie.

All this said, you may never need to bargain for any therapy, etc. but it is only one of many tools you may need in your tool box in going forward with Connie.  I wish you much success while accompanying Connie on her life journey.  Elizabeth Kubler Ross has a book on the stages of dying, which is probably familiar to you, people have changed the stages of death and added to them in their own passages.  Your Sister is experiencing a death.  A death to the life she once knew and she will most likely be going through these stages.  Many of the things you describe Connie going through mimic these stages.  These are not clean stages, you can go back and forth between stages and go through them out of order.  Each person is different.  This book, which I read on my own, as part of a Social Work class presentation I took in college, helps me see things differently than just looking without that extra knowledge from the book.  It applies to a lot of life events.  I am probably not telling you things you don't know, but maybe you have not looked at what you are dealing with without some of the tools you lend to others.

I hope something helped you, if not then I hope it helped someone else who reads this.  It is just my opinion and observations as I have gone through life as a caretaker.  My Mom has needed care since I was very young, so they are observations from a Chronic Caretaker.

I so wish you lived closer to me, Sister.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 15, 2013, 05:27:20 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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You are in my thoughts and Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi GE.  Glad to hear you're keeping cool.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Our son is home for a few days and it feels so good!  He spent some time at his cottage and his fiancée and her son flew home this morning and he is staying on a few days to be with us.


Can,

How wonderful to have your son visit with you a few days. I know the joy in your heart having him with you. Enjoy Enjoy


GE - I will, I will.
He is such a comfort to both of us.  Just having him nearby.  First time he's been home since September. 

can,
have a good time with your son!  What a joy that must be!
 ::MonkeyBike::

     ::rhino::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 15, 2013, 05:30:05 PM
can and everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Yes, I will be in the pulpit Sunday.  But we are going to have a singing Sunday!  Just music and some of the stories behind the hymns.
Thank you all for your prayers -- I deeply appreciate them.
Blessings.
 ::MonkeyHeart::

I hope "Happy Birthday" is one of the songs they will be singing!

How has your progress from your own operations been coming along?



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 15, 2013, 08:32:30 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 16, 2013, 01:25:28 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.

I think I have a few ideas on the forest/trees.

I want to pass along a great site I use to buy books. Have been buying them here for many years. It's called ThriftBooks. Most titles can be bought (used) for $3.97 or so. I love the idea of recycling used books, by selling them (passing them on) for dirt cheap! I am waiting on an order of David Sedaris books I ordered last week, as we speak. (I have read 6 of his books this summer. Love his humor. And I love reading short stories.)

Found Kubler-Ross' book there for you: http://www.thriftbooks.com/searchresult.aspx?searchtext=on%20death%20and%20dying&searchby=title&intsortby=1&intsortorder=0

I probably have a copy here somewhere, as I read it back in my college days. Finding it, is another story though. LOL

Seriously, check out ThriftBooks. Free shipping, too. I highly recommend them. Perfect way to find and buy books very cheaply. If you buy more than one book and buy from the same location you get 50¢ off each book after the first. Simply cannot beat the prices.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkeyguy-reading.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 17, 2013, 03:34:51 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.

I think I have a few ideas on the forest/trees.

I want to pass along a great site I use to buy books. Have been buying them here for many years. It's called ThriftBooks. Most titles can be bought (used) for $3.97 or so. I love the idea of recycling used books, by selling them (passing them on) for dirt cheap! I am waiting on an order of David Sedaris books I ordered last week, as we speak. (I have read 6 of his books this summer. Love his humor. And I love reading short stories.)

Found Kubler-Ross' book there for you: http://www.thriftbooks.com/searchresult.aspx?searchtext=on%20death%20and%20dying&searchby=title&intsortby=1&intsortorder=0

I probably have a copy here somewhere, as I read it back in my college days. Finding it, is another story though. LOL

Seriously, check out ThriftBooks. Free shipping, too. I highly recommend them. Perfect way to find and buy books very cheaply. If you buy more than one book and buy from the same location you get 50¢ off each book after the first. Simply cannot beat the prices.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkeyguy-reading.gif~original)

Great idea!  Saves a lot of forests and trees!

 ::MonkeyShovel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 17, 2013, 03:37:39 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.

I live in PA near New Jersey.  Jersey is a great place to vacation.  I love to watch the ocean come to shore again and again!

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 17, 2013, 04:07:28 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.

Good grief, Sister.  I hope you understood that, especially the last paragraph.  I don't like this computer.  Some letters don't come up unless I really press.  I see I missed an apostrophe and several other things I thought I put in there.  If you have any questions, let me know.

I have never been on a plane.  Okay, everyone, pick your jaws up off the floor.  I am not a good one to ask where to go. 

I love Florida, it is definitely the Sunshine State, I felt it the moment we crossed the state line.  Of course, since Jersey is so close to us, it is hard to go anywhere else.  When you find something you love, you stick with it.  I also love Maine.  I have a friend who has a house right on the beach in the forest in the middle of an old apple orchard, so if you are hungry, you just reach out and pick one up.  It's paradise.  Once on my way to her house, I stopped at a motel that has an outdoor pool that is heated and has natural salt water in it.  What an amazing experience, to be in the cold weather at night watching the stars, from a pool that is warm and embracing and smells totally natural.  It's one of those snapshot moments your mind takes that remains forever in your memories.  If you wait until the season is over, there are lots of good prices in New England and it is the best and most beautiful time of the year to visit.

If I had to go somewhere completely different.  I think I would choose Hawaii, or a cruise, or Alaska. 

I know the cruise ships have been having problems lately, but that is why traveling that way is so affordable, according to a friend who is going on his first cruise next week.  Watch out for hurricane season coming up and all the flooding that is going on now.  I have a friend in Arizona that asks me all the time to visit.  She moved there because her daughter has juvenile arthritis and it has helped her pain immensely.

I bet Cookie has a lot of good suggestions, I live vicariously through her.

Have fun wherever you choose.  Can't wait to find out where it is.

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::canadaflag2:: ::australiaflag2:: ::MonkeyBike:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on August 17, 2013, 04:21:46 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.

I live in PA near New Jersey.  Jersey is a great place to vacation.  I love to watch the ocean come to shore again and again!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Bearly, you and Sister need to have a mini-Monkey get-tegether, I don't think there are that many miles between the two of you!  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 18, 2013, 05:19:16 PM
Bearly, again and again, thank you for your thoughts.  I know it is from your heart because it always touches mine.  I did read "On Death and Dying" many years ago, maybe I need to buy a new copy and read it again.  It had a great impact on me when I was going through the roller coaster of I'm going to die, I am not going to die.  Being diagnosed at 24 with terminal ovarian cancer changes a lot about one's thought process.  Now, 41 years later, I am still dealing with death and dying -- if not my own, then others.
Had 2 more tumors "torched" several weeks ago and have not heard back.  In my book, no news is good news.  Thank goodness have not had chemo or radiation in several years
Where is it you live?  Forgive me, I forgot.  Maybe I need to take my vacation in your area.  I have definitely decided to take the money and go on vacation.  But where to go?  I have always loved Key West, but I think I need something brand new.  And this baby ain't driving no where except the airport.

So everyone, put on your thinking caps, where should I go for vacation?  Was thinking about Arizona.  Was thinking about Montana.  I just really don't know!

Thank you everyone for letting me vent my frustrations.  Knowing you care means so much to me.

Brandi, any idea on how to do a "can't see the forest for the trees"?????

Blessings.

I live in PA near New Jersey.  Jersey is a great place to vacation.  I love to watch the ocean come to shore again and again!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Bearly, you and Sister need to have a mini-Monkey get-tegether, I don't think there are that many miles between the two of you!  ::MonkeyHeart::

I would love that when the time is right.  Right now I think we are both up to our necks in alligators.

 ::MonkeyJnBox::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 18, 2013, 07:09:32 PM
                           
      HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER


Hope you had a wonderful day. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on August 18, 2013, 08:05:23 PM
Happy birthday Sister


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 18, 2013, 09:29:40 PM
Happy Birthday Sister! 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 19, 2013, 12:00:57 AM
   Hope you had a
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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 19, 2013, 05:26:32 AM

Hope you have the happiest birthday ever, Sister!!!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 19, 2013, 12:27:56 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 19, 2013, 02:44:20 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.

Separation anxiety!

I know it well. Brandi (a rescue) also suffers from it. Got her a thundershirt-type of garment, and it helps. Seems to make her happy wearing it. ;-)

Glad your daughter can get back to work. I am sure she was surprised (not in a good way) when she discovered the mess!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 19, 2013, 02:57:55 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.

Separation anxiety!

I know it well. Brandi (a rescue) also suffers from it. Got her a thundershirt-type of garment, and it helps. Seems to make her happy wearing it. ;-)

Glad your daughter can get back to work. I am sure she was surprised (not in a good way) when she discovered the mess!

Yes she was surprised when she found out what had happened. I have to hand it to her she just set out to find a solution to the problem. Without getting over whelmed. Not so sure I would have handled so calmly. I will mention the thunder shirt to her.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 19, 2013, 05:11:34 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.

Separation anxiety!

I know it well. Brandi (a rescue) also suffers from it. Got her a thundershirt-type of garment, and it helps. Seems to make her happy wearing it. ;-)

Glad your daughter can get back to work. I am sure she was surprised (not in a good way) when she discovered the mess!

Yes she was surprised when she found out what had happened. I have to hand it to her she just set out to find a solution to the problem. Without getting over whelmed. Not so sure I would have handled so calmly. I will mention the thunder shirt to her.

Sure does sound like she handled it calmly and rationally.

I wouldn't have! LOL

I'd have been in a panic for a while and spent too much time panicking, while she spent her time/energies on solving the issue!

Good for her.

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on August 19, 2013, 07:54:47 PM
GreenEyes...your daughter handled the situation with the rescue very well.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 20, 2013, 02:26:23 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.



Oh boy!  The unpredictability of our little ones.  Good luck to her.

 ::dogwag:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2013, 03:13:14 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.



Oh boy!  The unpredictability of our little ones.  Good luck to her.

 ::dogwag:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::



It seems that daughters computer decided that it didn't want to work any more after she brought it back home and hooked it up to a new screen. LOL  But all is good a friend talked in into getting a used one that had been refurbished from shop in her little town. For a really reasonable price. She got a 6 month guarantee with it so can work and then save to get a new one down the road.  ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 20, 2013, 04:56:39 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all that need them. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call from daughter this morning.  Seems a pup she has rescued and trying to find him a home was left alone and he had an anxiety attack. Besides ripping the blinds from all the windows he could get to he knocked down her Lap Top and shattered the screen. Since she works from home not good. She took it to a local tech guy and her told her he could replace the screen but the computer works and she could use another screen until she could get a new lap top. So she only lost a few hours of work this morning.



Oh boy!  The unpredictability of our little ones.  Good luck to her.

 ::dogwag:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::



It seems that daughters computer decided that it didn't want to work any more after she brought it back home and hooked it up to a new screen. LOL  But all is good a friend talked in into getting a used one that had been refurbished from shop in her little town. For a really reasonable price. She got a 6 month guarantee with it so can work and then save to get a new one down the road.  ::monkeywine2::

Good for her.  The things we do for our kids, furry and otherwise!

 ::dogwag::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 20, 2013, 06:13:31 PM
Good afternoon,
Had a wonderful birthday!  Many thanks for all the well wishes!

GE - your daughter is a problem solver and not a worrier.  Good for her!

Blessings to all.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 23, 2013, 01:05:40 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 23, 2013, 01:50:44 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyHeart:: We have missed you too!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 23, 2013, 02:29:21 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Working on it! ;-)

Welcome Back!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on August 23, 2013, 05:58:45 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Well, looky who's here!!  Welcome back Trimm!!   :smt006 ::MonkeySlide::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on August 23, 2013, 09:43:22 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

TRIMM!!!  Welcome home!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on August 24, 2013, 04:39:41 AM
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

So good to hear from you Trimm.  Alabama is back up to full strength.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 24, 2013, 06:37:36 AM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyDance::
Trimmy is back!!!!!
 ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 24, 2013, 02:26:10 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyHeart:: We have missed you too!
::monkeywine2:: Hello Greeneyes!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 24, 2013, 02:27:52 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Well, looky who's here!!  Welcome back Trimm!!   :smt006 ::MonkeySlide::
Missed you Muffy!Glad to be here!  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 24, 2013, 02:29:41 PM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyDance::
Trimmy is back!!!!!
 ::MonkeyBike::
Still praying for Connie.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 24, 2013, 02:31:06 PM
::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

So good to hear from you Trimm.  Alabama is back up to full strength.
::donkey3:: Been saying a lot of prayers for you.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 24, 2013, 11:29:43 PM
 ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2::

Trimmy, you're back!!!! Yeah!

CC, if you don't produce JSM I will do a Govenor's Warrant and have her extradited up here!

I"ve been thinking and thinking about you all, fortunately, I thought about ya'll when I had a computer in front of me and the thought, all at the same time.

so, this is what I know: 4 Donks, you kicked some kind of cancer's azz! Way to go!!! Sorry I wasn't here to support you.

Klaas had Bell's Palsy and is doing better...very glad to hear it.

Sister, are you Connie's sister? If so, please take the following in the spirit with which it is offered: I've missed much of the story, but from what I've read, she seems to not care so much if she gets better, or to another level of competence. Her normal has changed. While your expectations of her remain normal, hers have changed. She may say she wants to drive...but maybe that is just to pacify you, so you won't make the hard decision to step back? We all have different ways that we act and react to those in our lives. She knows if she pushes button A, you will do what you always do when she pushes button A. It sounds like she's in a home of some sort, with lots of help from you and one child. Take a step back, let the other children help in a way that they feel comfortable with. (THIS IS VERY HARD TO DO!!!) You have a life that you deserve to enjoy. You cannot put your life, your happiness, at her disposal. If she wants to be spaced out on drugs, that's her choice. You cannot save her unless she wants to be saved. I do think a pain management specialist is in order. I know this may be incredibly hard for you, but she has to live her life...for her. And you have to live your life for you. [whew, and I thought YOU were the preacher! ::MonkeyHaHa:: ]

Lessee...what else? oh yeah, just where the hell is JSM????????????????????????????????

I"ve missed you all terribly, and will be checking in more often. Work has literally sucked my soul out...I think I have PTSD from the cancer (all is well on that front) and one horrible mean foul boss and one new one who has no managment skills and a union PRINCESS (yep, she's still there. I call her Skeletor, but only to myself.)

So, catch me up. Did Bearly get a man? Is CC still drinking his days away? ::MonkeyTongue::

And Trimm? I still play Tom Petty on the way to work, and I still think of you!  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 25, 2013, 10:18:50 AM
Trimm and Tevye - GREAT to see you both back!   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 25, 2013, 02:36:20 PM
Nice to see you Tevya!

Glad to hear your health is good.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/tevya-pink-boots.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 25, 2013, 05:51:19 PM
Brandi, thanks for my pic!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 25, 2013, 06:07:00 PM
Welcome back Tevye.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: So glad to hear your doing well. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 25, 2013, 08:42:40 PM
Hey GE! Catch me up...did Trimm get rid of the hockers? What is Ms. Scamthony up to these days? I should go check her thread...you wouldn't BELIEVE how many real-life Caseys I've helped establish residence at some of our State's finer facilities. ::brandimonkeycop::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 25, 2013, 09:11:21 PM
Brandi, thanks for my pic!

Thought you might have misplaced it.

Also thought it might be time to update your graduation Sponge Bob one, with pink boots!

You're welcome!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 25, 2013, 09:48:04 PM
Hey GE! Catch me up...did Trimm get rid of the hockers? What is Ms. Scamthony up to these days? I should go check her thread...you wouldn't BELIEVE how many real-life Caseys I've helped establish residence at some of our State's finer facilities. ::brandimonkeycop::

Oh how I have missed your humor. ::MonkeyKiss::  Miss Trimm is still dealing with the hockers. One of the duds killed himself.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

As far as Ms. Scamthony she is still in hiding. But trying to file bankruptcy to get out of all the money she owes. Still putting off ZG law suit.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

I don't know why JSM hasn't been on. I know she has a new boss & he isn't very easy to work for.  Her & CC are doing okay.

4Donks lost Lumpy awhile back.  ::MonkeyTears::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 07:12:21 AM
So, I read back a bit:

4Donks, so sorry about Lumpy! Also about your big C...which it looks like you're kicking it! Yay! Need the red cowboy boots?

JSM, that surgeon did an awesome job! I surely hope CC enjoyed the 9 holes he played WITH YOUR NEW CLUBS no less, while you were under the knife.

Sister, I haven't finished all about Belle, but I hope she's back and better behaved.

Brandi, sounds like you are taking good care of yourself, good for you.

All other monkeys, I think of you often and pray for all.

(Oh, and CC? I wasn't kidding about that Governor's warrant. I CAN reach out and touch someone...in any place we have extradition. I once had a guy pulled off a plane in Minneapolis, on his way to China. Produce JSM!  ::MonkeySkate::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 07:13:13 AM
And GE, thanks so much for the updates! ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on August 26, 2013, 08:57:04 AM
Tevye, it is good to have you back too.  I think you need to put out that governor's thingy.  CC may think because he is now working for the government he can get away with anything  ::MonkeyJnBox::   just saying!
Don't ever worry about hurting my feelings about Connie -- I need all the help I can get.  You are right, she knows what reaction she will get if she pushes certain buttons.  just an fyi -- she is the one really pushing the driving.  I could have just renewed her license, but knew it wasn't safe and knew she needed some help with it.  Whole different topic.

Hope everyone has a blessed day!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 26, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Hey Boyzmom,Tevye and Klaas!  ::MonkeyHeart::
I got a lot of reading to do......  ::MonkeyShovel::

Hey GreenEyes,I saw you too.  ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 26, 2013, 01:28:04 PM
So, I read back a bit:

4Donks, so sorry about Lumpy! Also about your big C...which it looks like you're kicking it! Yay! Need the red cowboy boots?

JSM, that surgeon did an awesome job! I surely hope CC enjoyed the 9 holes he played WITH YOUR NEW CLUBS no less, while you were under the knife.

Sister, I haven't finished all about Belle, but I hope she's back and better behaved.

Brandi, sounds like you are taking good care of yourself, good for you.

All other monkeys, I think of you often and pray for all.

(Oh, and CC? I wasn't kidding about that Governor's warrant. I CAN reach out and touch someone...in any place we have extradition. I once had a guy pulled off a plane in Minneapolis, on his way to China. Produce JSM!  ::MonkeySkate::

How nice of you to mention me ;-)

I have not updated my condition, but it has been a week (this year) since I went to the hospital for the nerve pain I was experiencing. Since then, I have lost 62 pounds, gotten quite healthy(!) and have been able to completely get off one of the two meds I was taking for the nerve pain. The other med, I have titrated down from 2700 mg/day to 1500 mg/day and I am currently titrating it down to as far as I can without experiencing much pain. I also now take Vitamin D supplements and sit in the sun every day to get it naturally. I also take ginger root capsules for its anti-inflammatory qualities and B12 for nerve health. I have not felt this good in years! So, there was a good outcome from that horrible nerve damage. (Some nerve damage never heals, so we are just waiting to see.)

This old body has responded very well to all of this. Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and lean chicken and turkey, watching out for carbohydrates is exactly what my body likes.

I am so glad your health has also continued to improve, Tevye.

It's good to have you back!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on August 26, 2013, 02:43:40 PM
So, I read back a bit:

4Donks, so sorry about Lumpy! Also about your big C...which it looks like you're kicking it! Yay! Need the red cowboy boots?

JSM, that surgeon did an awesome job! I surely hope CC enjoyed the 9 holes he played WITH YOUR NEW CLUBS no less, while you were under the knife.

Sister, I haven't finished all about Belle, but I hope she's back and better behaved.

Brandi, sounds like you are taking good care of yourself, good for you.

All other monkeys, I think of you often and pray for all.

(Oh, and CC? I wasn't kidding about that Governor's warrant. I CAN reach out and touch someone...in any place we have extradition. I once had a guy pulled off a plane in Minneapolis, on his way to China. Produce JSM!  ::MonkeySkate::

How nice of you to mention me ;-)

I have not updated my condition, but it has been a week (this year) since I went to the hospital for the nerve pain I was experiencing. Since then, I have lost 62 pounds, gotten quite healthy(!) and have been able to completely get off one of the two meds I was taking for the nerve pain. The other med, I have titrated down from 2700 mg/day to 1500 mg/day and I am currently titrating it down to as far as I can without experiencing much pain. I also now take Vitamin D supplements and sit in the sun every day to get it naturally. I also take ginger root capsules for its anti-inflammatory qualities and B12 for nerve health. I have not felt this good in years! So, there was a good outcome from that horrible nerve damage. (Some nerve damage never heals, so we are just waiting to see.)

This old body has responded very well to all of this. Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and lean chicken and turkey, watching out for carbohydrates is exactly what my body likes.

I am so glad your health has also continued to improve, Tevye.

It's good to have you back!
Wow Brandi, congrates on the wonderful news regarding your health.   Fantastic about the weight loss and that you are getting control of the pain, hoping in time you will be totally pain free........You go girl!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on August 26, 2013, 04:54:45 PM
So, I read back a bit:

4Donks, so sorry about Lumpy! Also about your big C...which it looks like you're kicking it! Yay! Need the red cowboy boots?

JSM, that surgeon did an awesome job! I surely hope CC enjoyed the 9 holes he played WITH YOUR NEW CLUBS no less, while you were under the knife.

Sister, I haven't finished all about Belle, but I hope she's back and better behaved.

Brandi, sounds like you are taking good care of yourself, good for you.

All other monkeys, I think of you often and pray for all.

(Oh, and CC? I wasn't kidding about that Governor's warrant. I CAN reach out and touch someone...in any place we have extradition. I once had a guy pulled off a plane in Minneapolis, on his way to China. Produce JSM!  ::MonkeySkate::

Idle threats don't scare me.  FYI I work for the Dept. of Defense and have access


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 05:41:34 PM

Idle threats don't scare me.  FYI I work for the Dept. of Defense and have access

Dude, you may work for DoD, but I work for the County Prosecutor. Sure, you could send  Seal Team Six to bust me outta my office (oh, please do! but call me first, I carry at work now) BUT I can write to your governator and tell him JSM AND YOU are needed in my state. If I make the case compelling enough...booom! you're on a very long round-about bus trip with a buncha skaggy people, headed to the Great Lake State. And they don't stop for smoke breaks, but it can take them 2 weeks to get a guy here from Minnesota..for Texas, I would think about 5 weeks. Just sayin"  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 05:43:19 PM
Brandi, that's awesome about your weight! did it involve (shudder ::cartwheel::) exercise? You should be very proud of yourself.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on August 26, 2013, 06:07:25 PM

Idle threats don't scare me.  FYI I work for the Dept. of Defense and have access

Dude, you may work for DoD, but I work for the County Prosecutor. Sure, you could send  Seal Team Six to bust me outta my office (oh, please do! but call me first, I carry at work now) BUT I can write to your governator and tell him JSM AND YOU are needed in my state. If I make the case compelling enough...booom! you're on a very long round-about bus trip with a buncha skaggy people, headed to the Great Lake State. And they don't stop for smoke breaks, but it can take them 2 weeks to get a guy here from Minnesota..for Texas, I would think about 5 weeks. Just sayin"  ::MonkeyDevil::

Yeah, but I have access to Chuck Hagel's left ear, who has access to obama's right ear.  Oh nevermind, a county prosecutor trumps that any day in our current administration.  I feel like such a failure?   ::MonkeyTears:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyCool::

But I do have some great MIB gadgets!!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on August 26, 2013, 06:59:06 PM
I hope this voice mail message can be recovered. 

August 26, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KDHCrime (https://twitter.com/KDHCrime)

Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 25m
Angela Rivera said her husband's outgoing voicemail message lost after keeping @sprint phone active only to hear his voice. #FortHood

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 28m
.@Sprint can you recover old voicemail recordings? Family of Maj. Librardo E. Caraveo would be happy if you could.

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 29m
Widow of #FortHood shooting victim says she kept his @Sprint phone active to hear his voice. Carrier deleted voicemail message 3 months ago.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 26, 2013, 07:23:40 PM
Brandi, that's awesome about your weight! did it involve (shudder ::cartwheel::) exercise? You should be very proud of yourself.

Well, you would have to bring up the e word!

We bought a Schwinn Airdyne 2 Exercise bike back in February, and I used it, worked my way up to being rather good with it, then suddenly (I forget the reason) I stopped using it. Same with my husband.  Here's the bike: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12003707

It's been, oh, quite a few months since either one of us has used it, but I promise, I am going to start soon!

I have been more active though, since with the weight loss, my back (displaced disk) does not seize as much.

Oh, and we are starting to play tennis again. Only played (practiced once so far though.)

So, not really, exercise has not been much a part of the weight loss. Just eating real food (not processed food-like products) has been the key for me.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-on-trike.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on August 26, 2013, 07:37:53 PM
Plot spoiler!!!!


JSM is logging on after months of captivity.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 26, 2013, 07:44:40 PM
I hope this voice mail message can be recovered. 

August 26, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KDHCrime (https://twitter.com/KDHCrime)

Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 25m
Angela Rivera said her husband's outgoing voicemail message lost after keeping @sprint phone active only to hear his voice. #FortHood

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 28m
.@Sprint can you recover old voicemail recordings? Family of Maj. Librardo E. Caraveo would be happy if you could.

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 29m
Widow of #FortHood shooting victim says she kept his @Sprint phone active to hear his voice. Carrier deleted voicemail message 3 months ago.

How sad. I hope they can recover the voice message.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 07:45:02 PM

Quote
Plot spoiler!!!!


JSM is logging on after months of captivity.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2::

Good, cos it does take me quite a bit of time to do those warrants. Today, I did 8 warrants, with 6 sitting on my desk for tomorrow. And I really don't want to talk to our Gov. I'm mad at him. So, produce the JSM!


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Post by: Green Eyes on August 26, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
Brandi, that's awesome about your weight! did it involve (shudder ::cartwheel::) exercise? You should be very proud of yourself.

Well, you would have to bring up the e word!

We bought a Schwinn Airdyne 2 Exercise bike back in February, and I used it, worked my way up to being rather good with it, then suddenly (I forget the reason) I stopped using it. Same with my husband.  Here's the bike: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12003707

It's been, oh, quite a few months since either one of us has used it, but I promise, I am going to start soon!

I have been more active though, since with the weight loss, my back (displaced disk) does not seize as much.

Oh, and we are starting to play tennis again. Only played (practiced once so far though.)

So, not really, exercise has not been much a part of the weight loss. Just eating real food (not processed food-like products) has been the key for me.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-on-trike.gif~original)


I am so happy for you Brandi. Not only losing the weight but getting your pain under control.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 26, 2013, 07:48:05 PM

Quote
Plot spoiler!!!!


JSM is logging on after months of captivity.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2::

Good, cos it does take me quite a bit of time to do those warrants. Today, I did 8 warrants, with 6 sitting on my desk for tomorrow. And I really don't want to talk to our Gov. I'm mad at him. So, produce the JSM!

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 07:48:26 PM
I'm pretty sure it can be recovered. I HOPE it can be. I love calling certain houses and hearing voices I'll never really hear again. Makes ya feel like they're not really gone, just away for awhile.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on August 26, 2013, 07:53:27 PM
 ::MonkeyNoNo:: I'm back and sorry for not coming here for a long time.

Glad to see Tevye and Trimm back.

Sister I am so sorry to hear about Connie. My prayers are on the way.

Babs and GE... love you  ::MonkeyKiss::


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Post by: joesamas mama on August 26, 2013, 07:57:55 PM
::MonkeyNoNo:: I'm back and sorry for not coming here for a long time.

Glad to see Tevye and Trimm back.

Sister I am so sorry to hear about Connie. My prayers are on the way.

Babs and GE... love you  ::MonkeyKiss::


Well crap... Can kiss the picture of Mr Harper for me please  ::canadaflag2::

4 donks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited that there is NED!!!!!!

Brandi CONGRATS on getting well and losing weight.

JSM is BACK... ole girl comes in late now so I can get on internet at work and post before she comes into work!!!


CC and I have been playing golf, watching Duck Dynasty (me not him) Patton and Ruby are fine. I love all three of them as much as I do all of you.

Have a great night and will see you all every morning  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Tevye on August 26, 2013, 08:21:27 PM
::MonkeyNoNo:: I'm back and sorry for not coming here for a long time.

Glad to see Tevye and Trimm back.

Sister I am so sorry to hear about Connie. My prayers are on the way.

Babs and GE... love you  ::MonkeyKiss::

My friend, I am so happy to see you! :smt058
(Oh and thanks for saving CC's bacon..a warrant from another jurisdiction can kinda screw with a DoD job!)

We got a new dog, another Aussie Shepherd. Ozzie passed on last year, but he had time to train the new Aussie, Kiwi, in some ways. In other ways, not so good. I keep telling Kiwi he's not Tigger, he does NOT have a spring in his butt!

I am still working with skeletor....the bane of my existance.

Oh, yeah, and I bought a cabin, a MY cabin. Our kids are helping me fix it up, I don't think the Mister will be going with me, his loss. We like each other fine...but I have some issues about me working and him not that are not setting well with me. Oh, the cabin has no water and no electricity. I'm working on ways around that....Privvies are allowed in my new county (which, thankfully, is still not the county I work in.)

And I got TWO new pairs of cowboy boots, fancy ones with flowers embroidered on them. One of them is my work at the cabin pair, the other is for dancing. Now if I could just find some cowboys....LOL!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on August 26, 2013, 08:37:42 PM
Luvs you to JSM.........

So glad you'll be able to play in here again, you've been missed.........

Might keep Mr. CC from getting into too much trouble also...........

Sure will be glad when Autumn arrives, I've felt like a mole in a hole these last few months, way too hot to leave the house,  thank goodness for phones, GE and I have only seen each other once in months.....


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 26, 2013, 08:40:25 PM
::MonkeyNoNo:: I'm back and sorry for not coming here for a long time.

Glad to see Tevye and Trimm back.

Sister I am so sorry to hear about Connie. My prayers are on the way.

Babs and GE... love you  ::MonkeyKiss::

My friend, I am so happy to see you! :smt058
(Oh and thanks for saving CC's bacon..a warrant from another jurisdiction can kinda screw with a DoD job!)

We got a new dog, another Aussie Shepherd. Ozzie passed on last year, but he had time to train the new Aussie, Kiwi, in some ways. In other ways, not so good. I keep telling Kiwi he's not Tigger, he does NOT have a spring in his butt!

I am still working with skeletor....the bane of my existance.

Oh, yeah, and I bought a cabin, a MY cabin. Our kids are helping me fix it up, I don't think the Mister will be going with me, his loss. We like each other fine...but I have some issues about me working and him not that are not setting well with me. Oh, the cabin has no water and no electricity. I'm working on ways around that....Privvies are allowed in my new county (which, thankfully, is still not the county I work in.)

And I got TWO new pairs of cowboy boots, fancy ones with flowers embroidered on them. One of them is my work at the cabin pair, the other is for dancing. Now if I could just find some cowboys....LOL!



Yikes Tevye. That's what I call roughing it.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 26, 2013, 11:16:02 PM
<snipped for space>


My friend, I am so happy to see you! :smt058
(Oh and thanks for saving CC's bacon..a warrant from another jurisdiction can kinda screw with a DoD job!)

We got a new dog, another Aussie Shepherd. Ozzie passed on last year, but he had time to train the new Aussie, Kiwi, in some ways. In other ways, not so good. I keep telling Kiwi he's not Tigger, he does NOT have a spring in his butt!

I am still working with skeletor....the bane of my existance.

Oh, yeah, and I bought a cabin, a MY cabin. Our kids are helping me fix it up, I don't think the Mister will be going with me, his loss. We like each other fine...but I have some issues about me working and him not that are not setting well with me. Oh, the cabin has no water and no electricity. I'm working on ways around that....Privvies are allowed in my new county (which, thankfully, is still not the county I work in.)

And I got TWO new pairs of cowboy boots, fancy ones with flowers embroidered on them. One of them is my work at the cabin pair, the other is for dancing. Now if I could just find some cowboys....LOL!



(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/tevye-1.gif~original)

hahaha!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 27, 2013, 05:58:04 AM
Brandi, too funny!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on August 27, 2013, 09:03:08 AM
Good Morning monkey friends ::HelloKitty::

Stopping g in to say hello and see lots of cute posts!

Cad


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 27, 2013, 11:41:51 AM
Good Morning monkey friends ::HelloKitty::

Stopping g in to say hello and see lots of cute posts!

Cad
      (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/Animation6-1.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 27, 2013, 02:48:33 PM

Idle threats don't scare me.  FYI I work for the Dept. of Defense and have access

Dude, you may work for DoD, but I work for the County Prosecutor. Sure, you could send  Seal Team Six to bust me outta my office (oh, please do! but call me first, I carry at work now) BUT I can write to your governator and tell him JSM AND YOU are needed in my state. If I make the case compelling enough...booom! you're on a very long round-about bus trip with a buncha skaggy people, headed to the Great Lake State. And they don't stop for smoke breaks, but it can take them 2 weeks to get a guy here from Minnesota..for Texas, I would think about 5 weeks. Just sayin"  ::MonkeyDevil::
How about putting my surviving neighbor on a bus away from here!  ::MonkeyJnBox::
 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 27, 2013, 03:27:17 PM
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1409956452563446&set=vb.136336876521150&type=2&theater
A Letter From Fred: This Man's Love for His Wife May Move You ...


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 27, 2013, 05:36:52 PM

Idle threats don't scare me.  FYI I work for the Dept. of Defense and have access

Dude, you may work for DoD, but I work for the County Prosecutor. Sure, you could send  Seal Team Six to bust me outta my office (oh, please do! but call me first, I carry at work now) BUT I can write to your governator and tell him JSM AND YOU are needed in my state. If I make the case compelling enough...booom! you're on a very long round-about bus trip with a buncha skaggy people, headed to the Great Lake State. And they don't stop for smoke breaks, but it can take them 2 weeks to get a guy here from Minnesota..for Texas, I would think about 5 weeks. Just sayin"  ::MonkeyDevil::
How about putting my surviving neighbor on a bus away from here!  ::MonkeyJnBox::
 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::monkeywine2::

  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-driver.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 27, 2013, 07:49:56 PM
Trim, tell your "neighbor" there's a house for sale up here. Buy him a bus ticket. I'll have the po po waiting for him at the depot!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 27, 2013, 08:22:52 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer082713_zps83b6960b.jpg)

Click on the link below to listen at 9pm et:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 28, 2013, 02:04:13 PM
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1409956452563446&set=vb.136336876521150&type=2&theater
A Letter From Fred: This Man's Love for His Wife May Move You ...


Trimm that was so sweet. Thanks for sharing ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 28, 2013, 02:05:32 PM
Trim, tell your "neighbor" there's a house for sale up here. Buy him a bus ticket. I'll have the po po waiting for him at the depot!

Don't we wish ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 28, 2013, 02:10:49 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued prayers for all out Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call last night. MIL and SIL & BIL will be here in 2 weeks. So if you didn't see me don't worry just getting the house in order. ::MonkeyEek:: Off to do some cleaning.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on August 29, 2013, 01:58:39 PM
GreenEyes,I need to be cleaning too.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Check this little guy out!  ::MonkeyDance::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23n5icFvqf8
"Welcome To The Jungle" Avery 6 year old Drummer


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 29, 2013, 05:35:59 PM
GreenEyes,I need to be cleaning too.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Check this little guy out!  ::MonkeyDance::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23n5icFvqf8
"Welcome To The Jungle" Avery 6 year old Drummer

Trimm not getting far with the cleaning. ::MonkeyNoNo:: It's hot even with A/C going. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on August 29, 2013, 05:37:03 PM
GreenEyes,I need to be cleaning too.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Check this little guy out!  ::MonkeyDance::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23n5icFvqf8
"Welcome To The Jungle" Avery 6 year old Drummer

Very Cool.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 03:31:19 PM
Trimmy and GE, DUDE! Did you see that kid flipping his sticks? AWESOME!

Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us for 6 weeks while his parents work out of town. Think I could get this kid to come over and do wake-up calls for me?

Grandson laughs when I tell him I used to have to spray his daddy with water to get him up...and I still have the spray bottle.

I spent last night at the "cottage" )hubster calls it the "cabin" because he wants to just use it for the weekend, I don't think he took me too seriously when I told him as soon as it's insulated, drywalled and I have elec., I'm really and truly moving out there). It was nice and quiet and rodent free. Tyvek rules!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 09:00:41 PM
Teyve - we need photos of the Cottage when you get a chance.  It sounds really cute, quiet and nice!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:30:40 PM
OK, it's been so long since I've done this (remember when we decorated the Anthony house? Did anyone ever get the check Cindy promised us?!)
ok, got it. They're kinda big..am I using the wrong link? Anyway, this is the property (5 acres)...with my son helping Grandson #2 fly a kite.

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0387.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0387.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:38:44 PM
and this is what my cottage looks like when I'm all settled in for the night. Yep, that's a Shield on the table. I have all the essentials...music on the iPod, books on the Kindle and my gun. There are bears in the area (I need to take my rifle out there...my handgun would just piss off Mr. or Mrs. Bear) coffee and binoculars for critter sitings.
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0344.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0344.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:41:58 PM
A wicker chair with a criminal background, perfect for me!

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0339.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0339.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:43:58 PM
And these are my working boots. We have ticks and weeds and these are comfy with no socks on, and very warm for early mornings. (us farm girls don't shave our legs enough!)

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0358.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0358.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:47:39 PM
Supper time. I love to go there right after work on Fridays, grab a sandwich at the store on my way outta town, and just read! But, I kept running the Kindle low on batteries. Then I would have to charge it in the car...but I got a small solar charger that I tested last night. It works good and it's fast. The rule used to be "when the Kindle is dead, it's time to go home." Well, the solar charger kinda changes that, heh heh heh!
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0340.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0340.jpg.html)


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Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 10:49:02 PM
Teyve - very very nice!  I love the view and the cottage looks so cozy!  You have everything you need, love it! 

P.S.  I hate shaving my legs.  Never could understand guys that shaved arms and legs, are they crazy!!!  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:49:37 PM
Most of the humble abode. It's only 16 x 20, (which hubby says is too small, but I find perfect) and we do have a separate bathroom....behind the fashionable hanging tablecloth)
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0359.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0359.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 10:50:14 PM
Supper time. I love to go there right after work on Fridays, grab a sandwich at the store on my way outta town, and just read! But, I kept running the Kindle low on batteries. Then I would have to charge it in the car...but I got a small solar charger that I tested last night. It works good and it's fast. The rule used to be "when the Kindle is dead, it's time to go home." Well, the solar charger kinda changes that, heh heh heh!
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0340.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0340.jpg.html)

Solar charger - I need to get one of those, it would be good for emergencies!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 10:51:04 PM
How far from your home is the cottage? 


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Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:52:24 PM
Teyve - very very nice!  I love the view and the cottage looks so cozy!  You have everything you need, love it! 

P.S.  I hate shaving my legs.  Never could understand guys that shaved arms and legs, are they crazy!!!  ::MonkeyEek::

Thanks, Klaas. There is lots of work to be done, but I find the less I think I need, the less work needs to be done. Yep, there will be a shower, so I will shave my legs, but it will be complicated. There's that whole "ya gots no well, lady!" thing to work around!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:56:51 PM
How far from your home is the cottage? 

Hmmm...how to stay out of your quote box...my monkey skills are rusty! the cottage is about 20 miles from the house. It's about 3 miles less to drive to work, and one son, DIL and grandson live about 1/2 a country block away, thru the woods. It's got lots of flat places for gardens and an ice rink and some great sliding hills. The kids all love it, and are my "crew".


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 10:59:59 PM


Solar charger - I need to get one of those, it would be good for emergencies!
It works very well, I was quite surprised. It cost about $100.00, it's a Solio 2...and now I see it's on sale! harumph! ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 11:12:20 PM
How far from your home is the cottage? 

Hmmm...how to stay out of your quote box...my monkey skills are rusty! the cottage is about 20 miles from the house. It's about 3 miles less to drive to work, and one son, DIL and grandson live about 1/2 a country block away, thru the woods. It's got lots of flat places for gardens and an ice rink and some great sliding hills. The kids all love it, and are my "crew".

Sounds like so much fun and so relaxing just to sit and read.  Is phone reception good?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 11:13:32 PM
How many square feet?  Does it have an actual bedroom or is it just one big room?

Nosey aren't I?  LOL


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on August 30, 2013, 11:24:48 PM
Supper time. I love to go there right after work on Fridays, grab a sandwich at the store on my way outta town, and just read! But, I kept running the Kindle low on batteries. Then I would have to charge it in the car...but I got a small solar charger that I tested last night. It works good and it's fast. The rule used to be "when the Kindle is dead, it's time to go home." Well, the solar charger kinda changes that, heh heh heh!
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0340.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0340.jpg.html)

Solar charger - I need to get one of those, it would be good for emergencies!

Love your Aladdin lamp. Had one exactly like yours, but we did not use green lamp oil. Just regular kerosene.

It's fun seeing your pics and listening to your dreams being fulfilled with the cabin.

 ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 11:34:45 PM
How many square feet?  Does it have an actual bedroom or is it just one big room?

Nosey aren't I?  LOL

LOL! No, you're not nosy. it's about 680 square feet, including the loft that covers half the main floor. I love the loft, it's big enough for at least 2 twin beds, has a door to a balcony porch (where I sat last nite to read). My boys installed a spiral staircase that I found on Craigslist, so I don't have to climb a 14' step ladder to go to bed. They also went and picked up the Vermont Castings woodstove I got really really cheap on craigslist...I'm a craigslist whore now!

I plan on putting an armoire in the loft to keep my clothes in. I will have to majory down-size in the clothing department. I'll just explain to my bosses that I have a two-week rotation....wish we had uniforms!  ::brandimonkeycop::

Oh, and I have to add 320 square feet to meeting the zoning requirement. So, we'll build a covered porch this fall, and enclose it next year. I am learing the hard lessons of building inspectors (they'll give me a pass on the existing bldg., but want to be involved in anything else. ) The good thing is that getting electricity to the house will cost me $105.00! All I have to pay for is the pole and that box thingy that hold all the magic electricity,

In another post (still got dishes to finish0 I'll explain more. suffice it to say, I will be re-learning how to mud drywall, make a woodstove wall and floor, run electric (that I already know how to do, just not where). I will also be furnishing the cottage with family heirlooms.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 30, 2013, 11:49:42 PM
How far from your home is the cottage? 

Hmmm...how to stay out of your quote box...my monkey skills are rusty! the cottage is about 20 miles from the house. It's about 3 miles less to drive to work, and one son, DIL and grandson live about 1/2 a country block away, thru the woods. It's got lots of flat places for gardens and an ice rink and some great sliding hills. The kids all love it, and are my "crew".

Sounds like so much fun and so relaxing just to sit and read.  Is phone reception good?

Phone reciption is great! I use my phone as a hotspot (caution: don't do this when your grandkids have an ipod and an affinity for youtube videos!) for the puter.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on August 30, 2013, 11:58:10 PM
It sounds very cool!  Quite an adventure and it's nice your kids are so close! 


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Post by: theboyzmom on August 31, 2013, 11:39:19 AM
So, I have to get rid of my cat. She is not working out anymore - she has started peeing outside the box (expecially carpet!)  I took her to the vet and she is medically fine. But the problem is that now that she has started, there is no way to stop her in our house. I have tried everything. Anyone have any suggestions or want a beautiful black cat?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on August 31, 2013, 02:16:55 PM
I know nothing about cats, except how to farm them out. But I am sorry you have to get rid of her. Hopefully, there's a farmer nearby who wouldn't mind another mouser.


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Post by: Green Eyes on August 31, 2013, 04:20:53 PM
So, I have to get rid of my cat. She is not working out anymore - she has started peeing outside the box (expecially carpet!)  I took her to the vet and she is medically fine. But the problem is that now that she has started, there is no way to stop her in our house. I have tried everything. Anyone have any suggestions or want a beautiful black cat?

TBM I am so sorry to hear about your cat.  Wish I had some ideas to help you. Is she just randomly potting all over or has she picked spots to potty?  I can tell you that if you have a stream cleaner to use vinegar & hydrogen peroxide and mix with water. My little machine I use I use 2 cups each of the vinegar & hydrogen peroxide  and 4 cups of water.  Went over the areas where mine had decided to use instead of the litter box. 

The problem even after I would shampoo the the cats could still smell the urine odor and use the spot again. I have found that the vinegar kills the odor enzymes and peroxide cleans really well with out any soap residue.

When daughter was here and her dogs messed on the floor the cats started using the carpet instead of their litter box.  All the cats got put out side. After daughter moved out I shampooed with carpet cleaner.Thinking I had gotten rid of the problem. Then I rescued a kitty and she did okay, Then one of the semi house cats had a litter in the house. When they got old enough to come out of the bathroom and were using the litter box I let them roam the house. And then I was cleaning up messes again. That's when I started using the vinegar and peroxide it took a couple times but it seems to have worked.  I did the whole house to get rid of all the odors from when daughters dogs were here.

Sad to say when they start to mark areas  it's hard to stop them.  And all you can do is make them outside animals.


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Post by: Green Eyes on August 31, 2013, 04:34:15 PM
Oh Wow Tevye. Your little home away from home is great.  You sound like you have it all worked out.  Loved the pictures. Thanks for sharing.  Love your working boots. How wonderful you are close to your son & family.

I just want to say the other thing going on with hubs will work out.  It's hard I know. Been there and thought I would go crazy. Just keep on trucking I know you have it in you. You survived the big C you will make it though this too. ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Sister on August 31, 2013, 08:20:36 PM
So, I have to get rid of my cat. She is not working out anymore - she has started peeing outside the box (expecially carpet!)  I took her to the vet and she is medically fine. But the problem is that now that she has started, there is no way to stop her in our house. I have tried everything. Anyone have any suggestions or want a beautiful black cat?

I'm no cat expert, but there is a guy on television (maybe animal planet).  Some folks had this same problem, but I can't remember how it was fixed, but it was.  If I'm remembering correctly, they got a new litter box and put it in a new location.  Wish I could remember all the particulars.  Maybe goggle it -- we can goggle just about everything else.
 ::HelloKitty::


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Post by: klaasend on September 01, 2013, 09:55:05 AM
So, I have to get rid of my cat. She is not working out anymore - she has started peeing outside the box (expecially carpet!)  I took her to the vet and she is medically fine. But the problem is that now that she has started, there is no way to stop her in our house. I have tried everything. Anyone have any suggestions or want a beautiful black cat?

I'm no cat expert, but there is a guy on television (maybe animal planet).  Some folks had this same problem, but I can't remember how it was fixed, but it was.  If I'm remembering correctly, they got a new litter box and put it in a new location.  Wish I could remember all the particulars.  Maybe goggle it -- we can goggle just about everything else.
 ::HelloKitty::

I totally forgot about that show.  Jackson Galaxy is his name and the show is called My Cat From Hell:

http://jacksongalaxy.com/

http://jacksongalaxy.com/?s=litter+box&submit.x=0&submit.y=0


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Nut44x4 on September 01, 2013, 10:19:31 PM
How many square feet?  Does it have an actual bedroom or is it just one big room?

Nosey aren't I?  LOL

LMAO!  ::rhino::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 02, 2013, 02:59:23 PM
Nut, those are the questions My Mom asked, right before she told me she'd visit that place, but never stay too long. I think it's the lack of a real bathroom that's a hangup for her. No worries, however. I know when she sees the kitchen sink from her girlhood home installed in my home, and the desk that she taught me how to refinish when I was 11 and a few other family treasures...she'll like it.

And she's gonna love the RED tile I plan on using for the woodstove backwall and hearth.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 02, 2013, 07:43:42 PM
Klaas, how do I email you? Monkey scrambled brains :smt119


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on September 02, 2013, 08:40:39 PM
Klaas, how do I email you? Monkey scrambled brains :smt119
Looks like I'm the only one around Tevye........here ya go:  smklaas@hotmail.com


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 02, 2013, 09:34:24 PM
Thanks, Babs!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 03, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Good to see monkey friends who have dropped in!


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Post by: cookie on September 03, 2013, 01:27:48 PM
Also good to see ALL monkey friends who are usually here. Always someone to talk to.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 03, 2013, 06:05:11 PM
So, I have to get rid of my cat. She is not working out anymore - she has started peeing outside the box (expecially carpet!)  I took her to the vet and she is medically fine. But the problem is that now that she has started, there is no way to stop her in our house. I have tried everything. Anyone have any suggestions or want a beautiful black cat?

I'm no cat expert, but there is a guy on television (maybe animal planet).  Some folks had this same problem, but I can't remember how it was fixed, but it was.  If I'm remembering correctly, they got a new litter box and put it in a new location.  Wish I could remember all the particulars.  Maybe goggle it -- we can goggle just about everything else.
 ::HelloKitty::

I totally forgot about that show.  Jackson Galaxy is his name and the show is called My Cat From Hell:

http://jacksongalaxy.com/

http://jacksongalaxy.com/?s=litter+box&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

Yes, Klaas -- this is the one -- he is very cool and a great lover of all cats!!  I'm not a cat person myself, but I just love to watch him -- he is amazing!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 03, 2013, 09:27:32 PM
So, I have to get rid of my cat. She is not working out anymore - she has started peeing outside the box (expecially carpet!)  I took her to the vet and she is medically fine. But the problem is that now that she has started, there is no way to stop her in our house. I have tried everything. Anyone have any suggestions or want a beautiful black cat?

I'm no cat expert, but there is a guy on television (maybe animal planet).  Some folks had this same problem, but I can't remember how it was fixed, but it was.  If I'm remembering correctly, they got a new litter box and put it in a new location.  Wish I could remember all the particulars.  Maybe goggle it -- we can goggle just about everything else.
 ::HelloKitty::

I totally forgot about that show.  Jackson Galaxy is his name and the show is called My Cat From Hell:

http://jacksongalaxy.com/

http://jacksongalaxy.com/?s=litter+box&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

Yes, Klaas -- this is the one -- he is very cool and a great lover of all cats!!  I'm not a cat person myself, but I just love to watch him -- he is amazing!

Man I wish I could afford to pay him to do a consult. He would get right to the issue. PErhaps I will try some destressing stuff.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:01:20 AM
Has anyone heard from Trimm?

Miss her bunches!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Finally have a decent connection! Love you all bunches.
I really need to change clothes...these smell.  ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:06:06 AM
::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2::

Trimmy, you're back!!!! Yeah!

CC, if you don't produce JSM I will do a Govenor's Warrant and have her extradited up here!

I"ve been thinking and thinking about you all, fortunately, I thought about ya'll when I had a computer in front of me and the thought, all at the same time.

so, this is what I know: 4 Donks, you kicked some kind of cancer's azz! Way to go!!! Sorry I wasn't here to support you.

Klaas had Bell's Palsy and is doing better...very glad to hear it.

Sister, are you Connie's sister? If so, please take the following in the spirit with which it is offered: I've missed much of the story, but from what I've read, she seems to not care so much if she gets better, or to another level of competence. Her normal has changed. While your expectations of her remain normal, hers have changed. She may say she wants to drive...but maybe that is just to pacify you, so you won't make the hard decision to step back? We all have different ways that we act and react to those in our lives. She knows if she pushes button A, you will do what you always do when she pushes button A. It sounds like she's in a home of some sort, with lots of help from you and one child. Take a step back, let the other children help in a way that they feel comfortable with. (THIS IS VERY HARD TO DO!!!) You have a life that you deserve to enjoy. You cannot put your life, your happiness, at her disposal. If she wants to be spaced out on drugs, that's her choice. You cannot save her unless she wants to be saved. I do think a pain management specialist is in order. I know this may be incredibly hard for you, but she has to live her life...for her. And you have to live your life for you. [whew, and I thought YOU were the preacher! ::MonkeyHaHa:: ]

Lessee...what else? oh yeah, just where the hell is JSM????????????????????????????????

I"ve missed you all terribly, and will be checking in more often. Work has literally sucked my soul out...I think I have PTSD from the cancer (all is well on that front) and one horrible mean foul boss and one new one who has no managment skills and a union PRINCESS (yep, she's still there. I call her Skeletor, but only to myself.)

So, catch me up. Did Bearly get a man? Is CC still drinking his days away? ::MonkeyTongue::

And Trimm? I still play Tom Petty on the way to work, and I still think of you!  ::MonkeyHeart::

Yes, I have a new man.  But it's not what you are thinking.  Cubbie is now an adult.  How did that happen?

     "teddybear2::

Missed you, too!



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Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:12:26 AM
I hope this voice mail message can be recovered. 

August 26, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KDHCrime (https://twitter.com/KDHCrime)

Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 25m
Angela Rivera said her husband's outgoing voicemail message lost after keeping @sprint phone active only to hear his voice. #FortHood

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 28m
.@Sprint can you recover old voicemail recordings? Family of Maj. Librardo E. Caraveo would be happy if you could.

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 29m
Widow of #FortHood shooting victim says she kept his @Sprint phone active to hear his voice. Carrier deleted voicemail message 3 months ago.

This breaks my heart.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:14:17 AM
Brandi, that's awesome about your weight! did it involve (shudder ::cartwheel::) exercise? You should be very proud of yourself.

Well, you would have to bring up the e word!

We bought a Schwinn Airdyne 2 Exercise bike back in February, and I used it, worked my way up to being rather good with it, then suddenly (I forget the reason) I stopped using it. Same with my husband.  Here's the bike: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12003707

It's been, oh, quite a few months since either one of us has used it, but I promise, I am going to start soon!

I have been more active though, since with the weight loss, my back (displaced disk) does not seize as much.

Oh, and we are starting to play tennis again. Only played (practiced once so far though.)

So, not really, exercise has not been much a part of the weight loss. Just eating real food (not processed food-like products) has been the key for me.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-on-trike.gif~original)


You stopped using your husband?

 ::MonkeyShocked::

Oh my!



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Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:18:45 AM
::MonkeyNoNo:: I'm back and sorry for not coming here for a long time.

Glad to see Tevye and Trimm back.

Sister I am so sorry to hear about Connie. My prayers are on the way.

Babs and GE... love you  ::MonkeyKiss::

My friend, I am so happy to see you! :smt058
(Oh and thanks for saving CC's bacon..a warrant from another jurisdiction can kinda screw with a DoD job!)

We got a new dog, another Aussie Shepherd. Ozzie passed on last year, but he had time to train the new Aussie, Kiwi, in some ways. In other ways, not so good. I keep telling Kiwi he's not Tigger, he does NOT have a spring in his butt!

I am still working with skeletor....the bane of my existance.

Oh, yeah, and I bought a cabin, a MY cabin. Our kids are helping me fix it up, I don't think the Mister will be going with me, his loss. We like each other fine...but I have some issues about me working and him not that are not setting well with me. Oh, the cabin has no water and no electricity. I'm working on ways around that....Privvies are allowed in my new county (which, thankfully, is still not the county I work in.)

And I got TWO new pairs of cowboy boots, fancy ones with flowers embroidered on them. One of them is my work at the cabin pair, the other is for dancing. Now if I could just find some cowboys....LOL!



 ::CowboySmiley::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:22:15 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued prayers for all out Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Received a call last night. MIL and SIL & BIL will be here in 2 weeks. So if you didn't see me don't worry just getting the house in order. ::MonkeyEek:: Off to do some cleaning.

 ::monkeydust::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:25:00 AM
and this is what my cottage looks like when I'm all settled in for the night. Yep, that's a Shield on the table. I have all the essentials...music on the iPod, books on the Kindle and my gun. There are bears in the area (I need to take my rifle out there...my handgun would just piss off Mr. or Mrs. Bear) coffee and binoculars for critter sitings.
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/jinnimaeKC/IMG_0344.jpg) (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/jinnimaeKC/media/IMG_0344.jpg.html)

 ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 04, 2013, 05:31:20 AM
How many square feet?  Does it have an actual bedroom or is it just one big room?

Nosey aren't I?  LOL

Klaas, you thinking of moving in?

 :dwarf: :study:



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 04, 2013, 05:57:29 AM
How many square feet?  Does it have an actual bedroom or is it just one big room?

Nosey aren't I?  LOL

Klaas, you thinking of moving in?

 :dwarf: :study:



 ::monkeydust::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on September 04, 2013, 08:53:44 AM
How many square feet?  Does it have an actual bedroom or is it just one big room?

Nosey aren't I?  LOL

Klaas, you thinking of moving in?

 :dwarf: :study:



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 04, 2013, 09:07:20 AM
Brandi, that's awesome about your weight! did it involve (shudder ::cartwheel::) exercise? You should be very proud of yourself.

Well, you would have to bring up the e word!

We bought a Schwinn Airdyne 2 Exercise bike back in February, and I used it, worked my way up to being rather good with it, then suddenly (I forget the reason) I stopped using it. Same with my husband.  Here's the bike: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12003707

It's been, oh, quite a few months since either one of us has used it, but I promise, I am going to start soon!

I have been more active though, since with the weight loss, my back (displaced disk) does not seize as much.

Oh, and we are starting to play tennis again. Only played (practiced once so far though.)

So, not really, exercise has not been much a part of the weight loss. Just eating real food (not processed food-like products) has been the key for me.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-on-trike.gif~original)


You stopped using your husband?

 ::MonkeyShocked::

Oh my!



Lol


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 04, 2013, 02:22:47 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance::
Hope everyone is having a great day.My biscuit makers are worn out.America eats too much bread!  ::MonkeyDevil::

Tevye,I was watching an old Dr.Who episode and saw him give his friend Greg a sip from a tea pot so he would feel better........must be the magic teapot!You need one for the cabin!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Gonna read around a bit... 1:45 a.m. comes quick,it is almost bed time.  ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyJnBox::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on September 04, 2013, 02:42:23 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/stranger-diner-note-family-epilepsy-131659087.html
Family with epileptic son touched after stranger pays for dinner, sends kind note     ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 05, 2013, 05:47:59 AM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance::
Hope everyone is having a great day.My biscuit makers are worn out.America eats too much bread!  ::MonkeyDevil::

Tevye,I was watching an old Dr.Who episode and saw him give his friend Greg a sip from a tea pot so he would feel better........must be the magic teapot!You need one for the cabin!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Gonna read around a bit... 1:45 a.m. comes quick,it is almost bed time.  ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

Trimm, I am SO taking the magic tea pot with me when I move to the cabin! And maybe buy the Dr. Who series...I don't think I can afford cable. Hmmm...lesseee...insulation or cable? Yep, insulation wins! ::monkeyscissors:: Just trimming the budget.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 05, 2013, 05:54:10 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 05, 2013, 05:58:20 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

I wasn't upset about the gun.  I just don't want you to shoot me by accident.  I'll call ahead.

 ::MonkeyEek::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 05, 2013, 07:58:37 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

Yea response times are not what they were even a few years ago. I am still waiting since last year for the police response to a b&e in progress . . . .


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 05, 2013, 08:03:52 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/stranger-diner-note-family-epilepsy-131659087.html
Family with epileptic son touched after stranger pays for dinner, sends kind note     ::MonkeyAngel::

Trimmy, you look beautiful!

I had read this -- a true act of kindness!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 05, 2013, 06:13:20 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: When I saw this I thought of you Trimm.  ::MonkeyKiss::
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/miss-alabama-custom-crimson-tide-dress-miss-america-170224188--ncaaf.html


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 06, 2013, 04:54:00 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

I wasn't upset about the gun.  I just don't want you to shoot me by accident.  I'll call ahead.

 ::MonkeyEek::


(But Bearly, ah gots no phone, no lectricity, no water, and no dog!) Don't worry, when I'm there, unless I'm outside, the gun is set to safety. And you would be welcome!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 06, 2013, 04:56:34 AM


Yea response times are not what they were even a few years ago. I am still waiting since last year for the police response to a b&e in progress . . . .

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::
Have you named your B&Eers yet? Did they call their moms on their birthdays? Did they steal all the Christmas presents? If they've been there for a whole year, ya oughta just *hurt* them!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 06, 2013, 06:53:55 AM


Yea response times are not what they were even a few years ago. I am still waiting since last year for the police response to a b&e in progress . . . .

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::
Have you named your B&Eers yet? Did they call their moms on their birthdays? Did they steal all the Christmas presents? If they've been there for a whole year, ya oughta just *hurt* them!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, he got tired of waiting for his free ride and room and left - but the cops did bust his get away car for DUI. No charges for him. I should send him a bill for the warning shot I gave him . . . .   ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 06, 2013, 01:44:26 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance::
Hope everyone is having a great day.My biscuit makers are worn out.America eats too much bread!  ::MonkeyDevil::

Tevye,I was watching an old Dr.Who episode and saw him give his friend Greg a sip from a tea pot so he would feel better........must be the magic teapot!You need one for the cabin!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Gonna read around a bit... 1:45 a.m. comes quick,it is almost bed time.  ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

Trimm, I am SO taking the magic tea pot with me when I move to the cabin! And maybe buy the Dr. Who series...I don't think I can afford cable. Hmmm...lesseee...insulation or cable? Yep, insulation wins! ::monkeyscissors:: Just trimming the budget.
You can watch Dr.Who on Netflix....at you cabin on your laptop!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 06, 2013, 01:45:42 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: When I saw this I thought of you Trimm.  ::MonkeyKiss::
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/miss-alabama-custom-crimson-tide-dress-miss-america-170224188--ncaaf.html
I saw that!  ::MonkeyJnBox::
Needs the championship years on it. 
Gotta go,supposed to be cooking.  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 06, 2013, 05:02:49 PM
Hey, it's Friday night. I need some silly...badly. So, I'll start: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

You cannot tap your toes while you are in the giant human sucking machine that does bone scans...full body ones. You have to decide that yep, you prolly do have some form of PTSD, but you can handle it, cos you can't get up and run and wreck that million dollar machine. Solution: next time, I'll put a book on my iPod to listen to, instead of Pistol Annies, Black Eyed Peas and Emerson Lake & Palmer. Oh, yeah, and next time? Take that little blue pill.

I've have a really poopy week. I feel like toilet papering someone's house. Where's the most recent pic of casa de Anthony? And Mushroom head, what's that ol witch up to?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 06, 2013, 05:19:50 PM
Oh Tevye sorry you had a bad week.  I decided since MIL was coming for a visit I would re-decorate the quest bathroom. Since I love butterflies I went with that. Just put up the new shower curtain and rug. Lets just say it's a little bit to much for a small bathroom.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Oh well it looks new & fresh even if it's a bit over whelming.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 06, 2013, 05:27:09 PM
Well, GE, if MIL gets to be too much, you can just put her in the bathroom and tell her she's at a butterfly house! ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 06, 2013, 07:47:07 PM
Well, GE, if MIL gets to be too much, you can just put her in the bathroom and tell her she's at a butterfly house! ::MonkeyDevil::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::Forget MIL I was thinking a place for hubs when gets on my nerves  ::MonkeyDevil:: Daughter stopped off to bring youngest grandson for the wee end. Walked in and said good Lord mom there sure are lot of butterflies. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 06, 2013, 08:18:51 PM
Hey, it's Friday night. I need some silly...badly. So, I'll start: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

You cannot tap your toes while you are in the giant human sucking machine that does bone scans...full body ones. You have to decide that yep, you prolly do have some form of PTSD, but you can handle it, cos you can't get up and run and wreck that million dollar machine. Solution: next time, I'll put a book on my iPod to listen to, instead of Pistol Annies, Black Eyed Peas and Emerson Lake & Palmer. Oh, yeah, and next time? Take that little blue pill.

I've have a really poopy week. I feel like toilet papering someone's house. Where's the most recent pic of casa de Anthony? And Mushroom head, what's that ol witch up to?

Figured you are talking about where Casey is staying. She is still in hiding, of course. Feel free to toilet paper her hideout:

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Image34.png~original)

Sorry you had a bad week; maybe papering her hideout will lift your spirits.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 06, 2013, 10:14:20 PM
Thanks, Brandi!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 06, 2013, 11:20:58 PM
How cute Brandi.  It fits so well. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 07, 2013, 10:13:33 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

Yea response times are not what they were even a few years ago. I am still waiting since last year for the police response to a b&e in progress . . . .

Not up to a story, but remind me of this sometime.

As to your post all I can say is:

 ::MonkeyEek::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 07, 2013, 03:53:45 PM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 07, 2013, 05:52:31 PM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html


 ::MonkeyJnBox:: What table manners. Are you sure it's CC ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 05:27:53 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

I wasn't upset about the gun.  I just don't want you to shoot me by accident.  I'll call ahead.

 ::MonkeyEek::


(But Bearly, ah gots no phone, no lectricity, no water, and no dog!) Don't worry, when I'm there, unless I'm outside, the gun is set to safety. And you would be welcome!

Even though I'm a bear?

 ::MonkeyJnBox:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 05:33:56 AM
Hey, it's Friday night. I need some silly...badly. So, I'll start: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

You cannot tap your toes while you are in the giant human sucking machine that does bone scans...full body ones. You have to decide that yep, you prolly do have some form of PTSD, but you can handle it, cos you can't get up and run and wreck that million dollar machine. Solution: next time, I'll put a book on my iPod to listen to, instead of Pistol Annies, Black Eyed Peas and Emerson Lake & Palmer. Oh, yeah, and next time? Take that little blue pill.

I've have a really poopy week. I feel like toilet papering someone's house. Where's the most recent pic of casa de Anthony? And Mushroom head, what's that ol witch up to?

I like your cure for a poopy week--toilet paper.  Go have a colonoscopy, you can skip the prep!

Good grief!  I have an MRI coming up.  I read that first part to fast.  I thought you said you could not suck your toes when you were in the machine...  I wonder if I can ask someone else to suck my toes when I am in the MRI?  Must be the little blue pills.

 ::MonkeyDevil::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 05:36:37 AM
Oh Tevye sorry you had a bad week.  I decided since MIL was coming for a visit I would re-decorate the quest bathroom. Since I love butterflies I went with that. Just put up the new shower curtain and rug. Lets just say it's a little bit to much for a small bathroom.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Oh well it looks new & fresh even if it's a bit over whelming.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Does it look like the movie, "The Birds" only they're butterflies?

     :smt117 :smt117 :smt117



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 05:39:26 AM
Hey, it's Friday night. I need some silly...badly. So, I'll start: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

You cannot tap your toes while you are in the giant human sucking machine that does bone scans...full body ones. You have to decide that yep, you prolly do have some form of PTSD, but you can handle it, cos you can't get up and run and wreck that million dollar machine. Solution: next time, I'll put a book on my iPod to listen to, instead of Pistol Annies, Black Eyed Peas and Emerson Lake & Palmer. Oh, yeah, and next time? Take that little blue pill.

I've have a really poopy week. I feel like toilet papering someone's house. Where's the most recent pic of casa de Anthony? And Mushroom head, what's that ol witch up to?

Figured you are talking about where Casey is staying. She is still in hiding, of course. Feel free to toilet paper her hideout:

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Image34.png~original)

Sorry you had a bad week; maybe papering her hideout will lift your spirits.

Brandi, it looks like you are having plumbing problems, yikes.  Did a pipe  burst?

j/k I love all the water in your avi!

 ::MonkeyCool::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 05:47:51 AM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html

CC--No soup for you.

 ::piggy::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 08, 2013, 07:47:09 AM
Oh Tevye sorry you had a bad week.  I decided since MIL was coming for a visit I would re-decorate the quest bathroom. Since I love butterflies I went with that. Just put up the new shower curtain and rug. Lets just say it's a little bit to much for a small bathroom.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Oh well it looks new & fresh even if it's a bit over whelming.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Does it look like the movie, "The Birds" only they're butterflies?

     :smt117 :smt117 :smt117




Yep  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 08, 2013, 07:48:42 AM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html

CC--No soup for you.

 ::piggy::



I wish I knew what she is saying to the little guy. ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 08, 2013, 07:57:23 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Grandson has been a big help this week end. From hanging up curtains to replacing blinds and replacing burnt out light bulbs for me. He did all the climbing on the ladder. Packing in all the heavy stuff from the grocery store.  Without a single complaint. But let his mom ask him to take out the trash and he goes deaf and gets into to trouble. ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 09:43:10 AM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html

CC--No soup for you.

 ::piggy::



I wish I knew what she is saying to the little guy. ::MonkeyWink::

You planning on running into a Monkey that can eat soup with a spoon only if you say the right thing?   ::MonkeyTongue::

I thought she was saying something like eat up or eat your soup, etc.  Words that would encourage him to take another spoonful, but that is just a guess.

 ::MonkeyShovel::

Now that is a spoon just right for CC!

     ::MonkeyDevil::

   


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 08, 2013, 09:58:51 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Grandson has been a big help this week end. From hanging up curtains to replacing blinds and replacing burnt out light bulbs for me. He did all the climbing on the ladder. Packing in all the heavy stuff from the grocery store.  Without a single complaint. But let his mom ask him to take out the trash and he goes deaf and gets into to trouble. ::MonkeyEek::

My son has the same hearing problem.  It's called familiarity breeds loss of hearing and seeing.  That's why they have to play the music so loud!

         ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyRoll:: :smt035 :smt034

Just let there be something on the floor at home, they will step over it, crawl over it, jump over it, pole vault over it, but whatever they do, don't pick it up.  Mom is their kryptonite.  They become weak in her presence.

      :smt079 

How were your kids when they were at home?

     ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 08, 2013, 11:50:30 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

I wasn't upset about the gun.  I just don't want you to shoot me by accident.  I'll call ahead.

 ::MonkeyEek::


(But Bearly, ah gots no phone, no lectricity, no water, and no dog!) Don't worry, when I'm there, unless I'm outside, the gun is set to safety. And you would be welcome!

Even though I'm a bear?

 ::MonkeyJnBox:: "teddybear2::


Well, you may be a bear, but you're a good bear! You would be safe. ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 08, 2013, 11:58:49 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Grandson has been a big help this week end. From hanging up curtains to replacing blinds and replacing burnt out light bulbs for me. He did all the climbing on the ladder. Packing in all the heavy stuff from the grocery store.  Without a single complaint. But let his mom ask him to take out the trash and he goes deaf and gets into to trouble. ::MonkeyEek::
Our grandson is staying with us until the end of the month(I think) so now I'm doing the mom thing. He's my best bud, but he's a boy. He's good about doing stuff when I ask, but picking up after himself....not so much. I am amazed at what he consumes in his bedroom! We're really trying to eliminate the junk food in the house ("Hi. My name is Tevye and I'm a junkie"!). It's killin' me!!

but all in all, I'm so glad he's here! And here, we live in a neighborhood, so he has lots of kids to run around with. At his home, out in the county (by my new cottage) there is no one. We are blessed.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 08, 2013, 01:08:59 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Grandson has been a big help this week end. From hanging up curtains to replacing blinds and replacing burnt out light bulbs for me. He did all the climbing on the ladder. Packing in all the heavy stuff from the grocery store.  Without a single complaint. But let his mom ask him to take out the trash and he goes deaf and gets into to trouble. ::MonkeyEek::

My son has the same hearing problem.  It's called familiarity breeds loss of hearing and seeing.  That's why they have to play the music so loud!

         ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyRoll:: :smt035 :smt034

Just let there be something on the floor at home, they will step over it, crawl over it, jump over it, pole vault over it, but whatever they do, don't pick it up.  Mom is their kryptonite.  They become weak in her presence.

      :smt079 

How were your kids when they were at home?

     ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: That sounds like my grand kids for sure.  As for my kids when they were young. They had their moments. When I ask them to do something they were pretty good about it. But I didn't ask them to do much besides keep their rooms cleaned. Sons kept their room picked up no problem. Daughter not so much.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: We went many rounds about that. By the time she was in 7th grade the rule was keep your door closed unless your room is clean. Lets just say they door stayed closed a lot more than it was open. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 08, 2013, 01:21:22 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Grandson has been a big help this week end. From hanging up curtains to replacing blinds and replacing burnt out light bulbs for me. He did all the climbing on the ladder. Packing in all the heavy stuff from the grocery store.  Without a single complaint. But let his mom ask him to take out the trash and he goes deaf and gets into to trouble. ::MonkeyEek::
Our grandson is staying with us until the end of the month(I think) so now I'm doing the mom thing. He's my best bud, but he's a boy. He's good about doing stuff when I ask, but picking up after himself....not so much. I am amazed at what he consumes in his bedroom! We're really trying to eliminate the junk food in the house ("Hi. My name is Tevye and I'm a junkie"!). It's killin' me!!

but all in all, I'm so glad he's here! And here, we live in a neighborhood, so he has lots of kids to run around with. At his home, out in the county (by my new cottage) there is no one. We are blessed.


That's just the opposite here Tevye.  No kids for him to play with.  It's amazing what they can put away isn't it. ::MonkeyHaHa:: 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 08, 2013, 02:07:48 PM
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Brandi, it looks like you are having plumbing problems, yikes.  Did a pipe  burst?

j/k I love all the water in your avi!

 ::MonkeyCool::

It's a small waterfall in Norway.

I just love watching it, so I decided to use it as an avatar so I can see it more often.

Glad you like it!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 08, 2013, 08:25:55 PM
Hi monkeys


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 08, 2013, 10:45:37 PM
 ::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on September 08, 2013, 10:51:47 PM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030

Chicken Pox  ::MonkeyEek::  Please take care of yourself, it can be bad when you are older! 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 09, 2013, 12:36:11 AM
Bearly, yes, that is a gun. Yes, I have a concealed carry permit. Yes, most days, I wear a gun to work. and yes, there are COYOTES AND BEARS out there!!!! It's a very remote-ish locale. But don't worry, when I have any of the grandkids with me, the gun is even more concealed...and disabled, to a point.

Now, I just have to grow 6 inches so I can reach to the top of the door so I can hang a shotgun up! Bears HATE shotguns... and so do druggies. My safety is my responsibility. I work with cops, I know how long the response time is (I live in the very tippy top of a large county....we don't get much po po out there.

I wasn't upset about the gun.  I just don't want you to shoot me by accident.  I'll call ahead.

 ::MonkeyEek::


(But Bearly, ah gots no phone, no lectricity, no water, and no dog!) Don't worry, when I'm there, unless I'm outside, the gun is set to safety. And you would be welcome!

Even though I'm a bear?

 ::MonkeyJnBox:: "teddybear2::


Well, you may be a bear, but you're a good bear! You would be safe. ::MonkeyWink::

 ::MonkeyDance:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 09, 2013, 01:06:12 AM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030

Good grief!  What next?

    

    (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Monkey%20Emoticons/monkeysick2.gif)I am upping the prayers for a while.

 ::MonkeyAngel::






Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 09, 2013, 01:07:47 AM
Hi monkeys

     "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 09, 2013, 03:05:29 AM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030

OH No Sister,

Please take care of your self. Prayers & Hugs headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 09, 2013, 06:54:50 AM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030

Wow. Take it easy and get better!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 09, 2013, 12:14:08 PM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030

Oh no!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/get-well.png~original)

Did a little research for you on adult chicken pox and came up with these suggestions:

  • Take acetaminophen, NOT aspirin!
  • Calamine lotion (the old mainstay) and Aveeno lotion can help soothe and dry up the pox
  • Bathing (hygiene) is important to help prevent infections, 1 C of baking soda in bath can help the itching
  • Antihistimines can help control severe itching
  • Increase your water intake to help prevent dehydration

Hopefully your doctor has prescribed antiviral drugs for you and given you lots of advice.

Please keep us up to date on your progress and know we are all thinking of you and hoping your case is as mild as can be.





Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 09, 2013, 01:24:38 PM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html

CC--No soup for you.

 ::piggy::



 ::MonkeyTongue::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 09, 2013, 01:25:20 PM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030
Hope you feel better soon.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 09, 2013, 01:25:59 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 09, 2013, 02:20:07 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 09, 2013, 03:07:24 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::

Hi both of you! And everyone else as well!

Everytime I think of Trimm now, I really, really want a biscuit!

And I cannot have one.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 09, 2013, 09:41:47 PM
::HelloKitty::
been suffering with adult chicken pox -- will be back in a couple of days.
 :smt117   :smt030

Sister are they chicken Pox or Shingles?  Hope you have seen the doctor. If they are shingles they hurt like the dickens. My brother had them last year.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 09, 2013, 09:49:01 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::

Hi both of you! And everyone else as well!

Everytime I think of Trimm now, I really, really want a biscuit!

And I cannot have one.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Oh no Brandi.  That's got to be hard. I don't think I could do it.  Good for you for sticking to your diet change.   ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 10, 2013, 05:33:33 AM
Oh, Sister, oh no! Chicken pox...I hope and pray that you can just sleep thru it! (that's my ultimate goal when I'm sick, just sleep thru it) Should I send the magic teapot with my "special recipe" included? ::MonkeyDevil::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 10, 2013, 11:45:57 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I have finished getting the house ready for in laws visit. They should be here late afternoon or early evening. Made potato salad last night we will have ham with it. So when ever they get here and are ready to eat just have to set the table.

Made out the menus for the week that they will be here. Daughter tells me okay we will be here for this and this and this etc. So should have a full house most of the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 10, 2013, 12:17:44 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I have finished getting the house ready for in laws visit. They should be here late afternoon or early evening. Made potato salad last night we will have ham with it. So when ever they get here and are ready to eat just have to set the table.

Made out the menus for the week that they will be here. Daughter tells me okay we will be here for this and this and this etc. So should have a full house most of the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

I hope after all your cleaning/redecorating the past few weeks, that you can relax and enjoy your company!

I also hope you have a wonderful time and don't spend too much time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning.

Have fun!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/juggler.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 10, 2013, 12:52:51 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I have finished getting the house ready for in laws visit. They should be here late afternoon or early evening. Made potato salad last night we will have ham with it. So when ever they get here and are ready to eat just have to set the table.

Made out the menus for the week that they will be here. Daughter tells me okay we will be here for this and this and this etc. So should have a full house most of the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

I hope after all your cleaning/redecorating the past few weeks, that you can relax and enjoy your company!

I also hope you have a wonderful time and don't spend too much time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning.

Have fun!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/juggler.gif~original)

Thank You Brandi.  We will have a nice visit.  It's been a couple years since we have seen them so have lots to catch up on. I don't plan on doing much cleaning while they are here. I hope.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: The only problem is I am a night owl, they are morning people.  But it's only a week so I can handle it.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 10, 2013, 01:16:54 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I have finished getting the house ready for in laws visit. They should be here late afternoon or early evening. Made potato salad last night we will have ham with it. So when ever they get here and are ready to eat just have to set the table.

Made out the menus for the week that they will be here. Daughter tells me okay we will be here for this and this and this etc. So should have a full house most of the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

I hope after all your cleaning/redecorating the past few weeks, that you can relax and enjoy your company!

I also hope you have a wonderful time and don't spend too much time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning.

Have fun!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/juggler.gif~original)

Thank You Brandi.  We will have a nice visit.  It's been a couple years since we have seen them so have lots to catch up on. I don't plan on doing much cleaning while they are here. I hope.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: The only problem is I am a night owl, they are morning people.  But it's only a week so I can handle it.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I feel your pain. LOL


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on September 10, 2013, 07:05:28 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show tonight at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer091013_zps052ecdda.jpg)


Click on the link below!

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 10, 2013, 09:29:38 PM
Sister...it could be shingles that you have. If you get to the doctor and get on a medication for shingles within 72 hrs of the outbreak, it will significantly reduce the breakout. Take care of yourself!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 10, 2013, 09:32:03 PM
GE...enjoy your visit with your family.
Ham and potatoe salad always tastes good together.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 11, 2013, 12:35:42 AM
GE...enjoy your visit with your family.
Ham and potatoe salad always tastes good together.

It does and it's something I could prepare ahead of time so it would be ready when ever they got here. Which was a good thing since they got mixed up in Fort Worth with all the dang road work and they were about 2 hours later getting in than I figured.  I am so happy that they are here.

I am going to be keeping an eye on TV tomorrow for the anniversary of 9-11,


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 11, 2013, 06:20:56 AM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::
Pretty good,someone asked how we mix the biscuits...by hand...true.300 biscuits to a case of mix.....couple of cases a day during the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: More on the weekends.  ::monkeywine2::
I should mail Brandi a couple of trays.  J/K  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 11, 2013, 06:34:43 AM
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/wisconsin-womans-awe-inspiring-obituary-must-read-170245165--abc-news-topstories.html
Wisconsin Woman's Awe-Inspiring Obituary a 'Must Read'   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 11, 2013, 12:49:41 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::
Pretty good,someone asked how we mix the biscuits...by hand...true.300 biscuits to a case of mix.....couple of cases a day during the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: More on the weekends.  ::monkeywine2::
I should mail Brandi a couple of trays.  J/K  ::MonkeyDevil::

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/biscuits.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 11, 2013, 05:15:47 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::
Pretty good,someone asked how we mix the biscuits...by hand...true.300 biscuits to a case of mix.....couple of cases a day during the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: More on the weekends.  ::monkeywine2::
I should mail Brandi a couple of trays.  J/K  ::MonkeyDevil::

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/biscuits.gif~original)

I shouldn't have made that. LOL

I keep refreshing the page to see if anyone has posted, and I keep looking at those delicious biscuits in that basket.

And I keep drooling!

   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on September 11, 2013, 06:01:48 PM
Trimm you old cougar, you're back in town!!   ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

I agree, Sister, it might be shingles.  I caught it one day in late June about 3 years ago when JSM came to visit me in Chicago for the Taste.  I thnk she made me nervous.   ::rhino::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on September 11, 2013, 06:13:35 PM
CC, wish they'd send this heat up to Chicago for good, really tired of it............Definitly ready for Autumn to arrive my yard has been so neglected can't wait to get out and  into the dirt and weeds............


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on September 11, 2013, 06:15:58 PM
CC, just saw they are going to make the girls at your favorite waterhole cover-up..........no more body paint, in place of clothes......whats happening to Texas freedom?


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 11, 2013, 08:27:17 PM
Trimm you old cougar, you're back in town!!   ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

I agree, Sister, it might be shingles.  I caught it one day in late June about 3 years ago when JSM came to visit me in Chicago for the Taste.  I thnk she made me nervous.   ::rhino::

Hi CC.

Where's JSM? Thought she had come back.

Shingles can be very very painful and cause life-long problems, and pain.

Not sure what's the better of the two, adult chicken pox or shingles. I lean towards adult chicken pox as the lesser of the two evils, from hearing about those I have known who had shingles.

I hope we hear back from Sister soon to find out how she is doing!

Tell JSM hi for me.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 11, 2013, 09:03:03 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::
Pretty good,someone asked how we mix the biscuits...by hand...true.300 biscuits to a case of mix.....couple of cases a day during the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: More on the weekends.  ::monkeywine2::
I should mail Brandi a couple of trays.  J/K  ::MonkeyDevil::

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/biscuits.gif~original)

Those look yummmy!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 12, 2013, 10:18:58 AM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hello Trimm ::HelloKitty:: How's the biscuit world doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::
Pretty good,someone asked how we mix the biscuits...by hand...true.300 biscuits to a case of mix.....couple of cases a day during the week.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: More on the weekends.  ::monkeywine2::
I should mail Brandi a couple of trays.  J/K  ::MonkeyDevil::

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/biscuits.gif~original)
Oh yummy!  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 12, 2013, 10:19:35 AM
Trimm you old cougar, you're back in town!!   ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

I agree, Sister, it might be shingles.  I caught it one day in late June about 3 years ago when JSM came to visit me in Chicago for the Taste.  I thnk she made me nervous.   ::rhino::

Hi CC!  ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 13, 2013, 01:19:33 PM
CC having lunch.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Cute Little Monkey Eating Soup
http://screen.yahoo.com/cute-little-monkey-eating-soup-130213370.html

CC--No soup for you.

 ::piggy::



 ::MonkeyTongue::

    "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 13, 2013, 01:21:55 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

How about us grumpy bears?  

 "teddybear2::

It is so good to see your face in the place.  I have really missed you, along with a bunch of monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::

Well?  How many flockers are getting on your nerves?   ::MonkeyEek::

It won't let me type fo**ers.   :smt102



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 13, 2013, 01:30:28 PM
Oh, Sister, oh no! Chicken pox...I hope and pray that you can just sleep thru it! (that's my ultimate goal when I'm sick, just sleep thru it) Should I send the magic teapot with my "special recipe" included? ::MonkeyDevil::



 :smt045



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 13, 2013, 02:00:54 PM
Hello to all you sweet monkeys.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

How about us grumpy bears?  

 "teddybear2::

It is so good to see your face in the place.  I have really missed you, along with a bunch of monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::

Well?  How many flockers are getting on your nerves?   ::MonkeyEek::

It won't let me type fo**ers.   :smt102


Down to just one of those pests now.Still have to go back to court over land line dispute which I am winning.People can not just try to take what isn't theirs and I will not sell to them.......ever. ::MonkeyCool:: got all my paper work in order and it is just a waiting game now.
The death of the partner caused everything to get bogged down in court....so I just go to work and make my little bsicuits and be happy.  ::MonkeyDance::   ::MonkeyDevil::
Big hugs to you!  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 13, 2013, 03:20:35 PM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Sorry I haven't been around.  Reality calls sometimes.  Just wanted to let you know I'm almost all better.  It was adult chicken pox, but other than a low grade fever and a few lingering itchy spots, I am doing good.
Leaving tomorrow for a few days in the mountains.  Going to take a vacation no matter what.  I need it! and therefore I will do it.
I keep all in my daily prayers and am sending lots of light and happiness your way.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 13, 2013, 06:42:42 PM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Sorry I haven't been around.  Reality calls sometimes.  Just wanted to let you know I'm almost all better.  It was adult chicken pox, but other than a low grade fever and a few lingering itchy spots, I am doing good.
Leaving tomorrow for a few days in the mountains.  Going to take a vacation no matter what.  I need it! and therefore I will do it.
I keep all in my daily prayers and am sending lots of light and happiness your way.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

So good to hear from you with such good news!

Do have a wonderful vacation in the mountains, Sister!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 14, 2013, 09:13:38 AM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Sorry I haven't been around.  Reality calls sometimes.  Just wanted to let you know I'm almost all better.  It was adult chicken pox, but other than a low grade fever and a few lingering itchy spots, I am doing good.
Leaving tomorrow for a few days in the mountains.  Going to take a vacation no matter what.  I need it! and therefore I will do it.
I keep all in my daily prayers and am sending lots of light and happiness your way.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::
Sister, so glad you're better, and even gladder you're going on a little va-cay!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 14, 2013, 09:17:44 AM

Down to just one of those pests now.Still have to go back to court over land line dispute which I am winning.People can not just try to take what isn't theirs and I will not sell to them.......ever. ::MonkeyCool:: got all my paper work in order and it is just a waiting game now.
The death of the partner caused everything to get bogged down in court....so I just go to work and make my little bsicuits and be happy.  ::MonkeyDance::   ::MonkeyDevil::
Big hugs to you!  ::MonkeyAngel::

A. What did I miss? Biscuits? What biscuits? Will they go with the magic tea pot?

B. One of the pests died???? D-Con? Maybe that will make it so they don't actually own the property and the remaining pests, pests-in-law, and any llittle pest will just move away?

C. Glad you're happy! ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 14, 2013, 09:36:57 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Having a wonderful visit with In Laws. It's great to see them laughing and reminiscing. MIL is 94 and such a sweetheart.

Having another big family get together dinner tonight.  ::MonkeyKiss::

Tevye Trimms new job is making biscuits.  ::MonkeyKiss::  Glad you have gotten rid of one pest. ::MonkeyDance::

Sister so glad to hear you are almost all done with the chicken pox's  Have a safe and relaxing time on your vacation.

Prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Have to go make some dessert for dinner tonight.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on September 14, 2013, 03:44:52 PM
Hey Trimm?  Texas A&M and Johnny Paycheck up 7-0 over Alabama and only 2:30 minutes into the game.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 14, 2013, 03:58:45 PM
Hey Trimm?  Texas A&M and Johnny Paycheck up 7-0 over Alabama and only 2:30 minutes into the game.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::
I just thought about you guys!  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart:: 
ROLL TIDE!!!!!  ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on September 14, 2013, 05:52:39 PM
You win Trimm!!!   ::rhino:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyShovel:: ::CowboySmiley::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 14, 2013, 07:15:13 PM
You win Trimm!!!   ::rhino:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyShovel:: ::CowboySmiley::

 ::MonkeyCool:: Great game!!!  ::MonkeyFootball::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 14, 2013, 09:11:41 PM
Hey Trimm?  Texas A&M and Johnny Paycheck up 7-0 over Alabama and only 2:30 minutes into the game.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::
I just thought about you guys!  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart:: 
ROLL TIDE!!!!!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/bama-1.gif~original)

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 15, 2013, 03:45:37 PM
Hey Trimm?  Texas A&M and Johnny Paycheck up 7-0 over Alabama and only 2:30 minutes into the game.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::
I just thought about you guys!  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart:: 
ROLL TIDE!!!!!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/bama-1.gif~original)

 ::MonkeyDance::

Hey Brandi!  ::MonkeyFootball::
Hope you are having a great day.Passing through,reading a little bit and then try to get some house work done.......lol  ::MonkeyDevil::
 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 15, 2013, 06:27:13 PM
Hey Trimm?  Texas A&M and Johnny Paycheck up 7-0 over Alabama and only 2:30 minutes into the game.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::
I just thought about you guys!  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart:: 
ROLL TIDE!!!!!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/bama-1.gif~original)

 ::MonkeyDance::

Hey Brandi!  ::MonkeyFootball::
Hope you are having a great day.Passing through,reading a little bit and then try to get some house work done.......lol  ::MonkeyDevil::
 

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/19948.gif~original)

Great weather here today! Have had a pretty peaceful and productive day.

Good to see ya!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 16, 2013, 07:51:44 AM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533761_510537585696442_1402160954_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 16, 2013, 07:58:12 AM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533761_510537585696442_1402160954_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Bwhaaa!  ME TOO!!!!   ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 16, 2013, 07:36:30 PM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533761_510537585696442_1402160954_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyJnBox::

Bwhaaa!  ME TOO!!!!   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Me 3!!! (although, since I pierced my own ears (and those of my 3 sisters) I wonder if that counts?)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 16, 2013, 08:43:40 PM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533761_510537585696442_1402160954_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyJnBox::

lol - I can boast the same!

So good to see you back Trim! xo


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 16, 2013, 08:48:50 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey can!  I have missed you!

 "teddybear2::



 ::HelloKitty:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 16, 2013, 10:24:35 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey can!  I have missed you!

 "teddybear2::



Hi Bearly,
Thanks, have missed you too!  See you haven't lost your sense of humour.


It's more a coping strategy, I think.  Like it or hate it, it's mine.  I apologize to those who like nice clean humor and don't like people poking fun of the everyday life events.  I hope it doesn't offend anyone.  Never was one for crude language, though. 

I really have missed seeing you and often wonder about your family.  Can we get an update?

        ::MonkeyHeart::



Well it's a darn good coping strategy!  Not only that, it brings smiles to many, myself included.
Thank you.
How are you and your son, parents, all?  Cubbie is all grown now.  Where does the time go?

Any update I can give on my family is not too positive I'm afraid.
What can I say that is positive?  Have seen daughter and family several times over the summer. Grandkids are enchanting, lively and smart.  They love the novelty of picking fruit and veggies from Nonno's garden.   They were up on ladders picking peaches a couple of weeks ago, Grandma holding on to them and the ladder for dear life.  Aidan, who is 4 wanted only the most perfect unblemished ones. 
Son was here for a nice visit. Took his Dad to his cottage for a few days.  Male bonding and all that good stuff. 
Also did some fun stuff with me and his Gran.
Hubs vertigo has been in remission for quite a while
My darling bro is very ill.  He has cancer in both lungs and the bladder removal surgery he had about one year ago has left scarring that has caused blockage in kidneys and ureter.  He will have a day surgery this week to relieve some of the pressure.  It's a stop gap measure and he requires major surgery to remove the scar tissue but not until he has lung surgery.
He was given two to four months a couple of weeks ago. The lung specialist and the bladder
specialist have consulted and have offered surgery.  He has decided to take his chances with the surgeries.  Not much of a choice is it.  Left lung first.  He desperately wanted to visit me for a week and tell our Mom - spend time with us.
He told me this is the only thing he had in his bucket list, as he put it, and now sadly he cannot come.
That is out of the question now, and we have arranged that since my Mom was already scheduled to visit me and stay overnight on Friday he will call her at my place so she is not alone after the news.  I will keep her here with us for as long as she wants to be here.
I can't imagine how devastating this will be for my Mom and I'm trying to prepare myself, will myself to have the strength to handle this. Afraid she will collapse.

Her husband has not adapted to the nursing home and has recently been moved to another floor.  She was called by a nurse today and asked to come today to see if she could get him away from the door where he stands trying to get out.(locked unit)   She lives out of town and I am the only source to take her there. Mom called very upset and I called the Dir. of Care and told her if my Mother could manage him, he would still be at home with her.  His nature is to be very oppositional. In short, it's a hot mess.
His own daughter took him out of the facility for a three day visit @ her home.  She could not manage him and returned him to the facility the same day.

Ending on the positive note that thankfully, hubs is very supportive and he loves my brother, like a brother.

I know bearly, there will be prayers for Gary, and I thank you in advance.  xoxo










Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 16, 2013, 10:51:42 PM

Hi to all monkeys.

G. E. - I know somewhere there is a post from you that I did not reply to.
Hope you and yours are well. I expect your visit your in-laws is almost at it's end.
After being the hostess with the mostest, as I'm sure you've been, please take some special time for yourself.

4Donks - how are you doing?

Sister - hope you're enjoying your getaway and return refreshed. 

Cookie - how are you and hubs, grands and fur babies? 

Brandi - congrats on your hard work and your renewed improved health.  I know it's not easy to say no to biscuits and other treats.  Biscuits/scones are one of my favorite things , with butter!  I allow occasionally. 

Teyve - you've got more courage than I have in my little finger.  Enjoy your place in the wilderness.

Klaas - Sorry you have had to deal with Bell's palsy but glad to hear you are almost over it, it seems.

JSM -  ::MonkeySkate:: - how are you sweet pea?  always thinking and wishing the best for you.

Babs -  is that hot weather over with.  Hope you're finally able to muck about in your garden.

Muffy - ::buzzbee3:: - see you're still buzzin' around.  always good to see you.

Trimmy - said hello to you already.  can I have a biscuit, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze!

babybear - hope you're still counting your blessings and enjoying the special person in your life.  Oh and does he have a friend for our sweet bear?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

texasmom - thanks for keeping us informed on the Dylan thread.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2::

 ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on September 17, 2013, 12:04:58 AM

Hi to all monkeys.

G. E. - I know somewhere there is a post from you that I did not reply to.
Hope you and yours are well. I expect your visit your in-laws is almost at it's end.
After being the hostess with the mostest, as I'm sure you've been, please take some special time for yourself.

4Donks - how are you doing?

Sister - hope you're enjoying your getaway and return refreshed. 

Cookie - how are you and hubs, grands and fur babies? 

Brandi - congrats on your hard work and your renewed improved health.  I know it's not easy to say no to biscuits and other treats.  Biscuits/scones are one of my favorite things , with butter!  I allow occasionally. 

Teyve - you've got more courage than I have in my little finger.  Enjoy your place in the wilderness.

Klaas - Sorry you have had to deal with Bell's palsy but glad to hear you are almost over it, it seems.

JSM -  ::MonkeySkate:: - how are you sweet pea?  always thinking and wishing the best for you.

Babs -  is that hot weather over with.  Hope you're finally able to muck about in your garden.

Muffy - ::buzzbee3:: - see you're still buzzin' around.  always good to see you.

Trimmy - said hello to you already.  can I have a biscuit, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze!

babybear - hope you're still counting your blessings and enjoying the special person in your life.  Oh and does he have a friend for our sweet bear?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

texasmom - thanks for keeping us informed on the Dylan thread.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2::

 ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2::
Hi Can, its still in the mid to high 90's, maybe a day of rain on Friday than temp will be climbing back up.  Guess we are running about 10 degrees above normal but grateful we aren't experiencing what those poor folks in Colorado are dealing with.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on September 17, 2013, 10:47:59 AM
Hi Can!!   :smt006 ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 17, 2013, 11:25:58 AM
Shhhh....I am supposed to be working ...you didn't see me.  ::MonkeyJnBox::  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 17, 2013, 02:00:29 PM
Shhhh....I am supposed to be working ...you didn't see me.  ::MonkeyJnBox::  ::MonkeyHeart::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image89-2.png~original)

I wondered where the biscuits were this morning!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 17, 2013, 02:53:13 PM
Shhhh....I am supposed to be working ...you didn't see me.  ::MonkeyJnBox::  ::MonkeyHeart::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image89-2.png~original)

I wondered where the biscuits were this morning!

Hello Brandi! I am so tired,can't stand myself right now.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Love that little biscuit guy.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
Off to read a little bit.  ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 17, 2013, 06:03:32 PM
Shhhh....I am supposed to be working ...you didn't see me.  ::MonkeyJnBox::  ::MonkeyHeart::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image89-2.png~original)

I wondered where the biscuits were this morning!

Hello Brandi! I am so tired,can't stand myself right now.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Love that little biscuit guy.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
Off to read a little bit.  ::MonkeyBike::
Trimm, please tell me you're making people biscuits..not  ::MonkeyDogWalk:: biscuits!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 01:28:32 PM
Shhhh....I am supposed to be working ...you didn't see me.  ::MonkeyJnBox::  ::MonkeyHeart::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image89-2.png~original)

I wondered where the biscuits were this morning!

Hello Brandi! I am so tired,can't stand myself right now.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Love that little biscuit guy.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
Off to read a little bit.  ::MonkeyBike::
Trimm, please tell me you're making people biscuits..not  ::MonkeyDogWalk:: biscuits!
::MonkeyJnBox:: People biscuits.  ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 01:29:19 PM
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1002901_294577160681985_760349720_n.png)  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on September 18, 2013, 01:30:11 PM
Hi monkey friends  ::HelloKitty::

Just lurking - gotta go to work in a little while.

Thinking about each of you - love reading all your posts.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on September 18, 2013, 01:32:32 PM
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1002901_294577160681985_760349720_n.png)  ::MonkeyDevil::

Ha ha Trimmy

I just did a load of clothes - and pulled them out of the dryer.  Apparently the NEW navy blue pair of shorts of hubs was not to be washed with my panties.  All my panties are blue now - argh.

Trying to soak them. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 01:32:43 PM
Ya'll see this?  ::MonkeyCool::
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634284/human-remains-found-in-plastic.html
Human remains found in plastic container
The Associated Press Posted on Wednesday, 09.18.13


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634284/human-remains-found-in-plastic.html#storylink=cpy


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 18, 2013, 01:48:52 PM
Ya'll see this?  ::MonkeyCool::
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634284/human-remains-found-in-plastic.html
Human remains found in plastic container
The Associated Press Posted on Wednesday, 09.18.13


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634284/human-remains-found-in-plastic.html#storylink=cpy

Yikes I hadn't seen this one. Have you seen this one?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/foss-lake-discovery_n_3945028.html?1379475710&ncid=webmail7

Oklahoma ??


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 18, 2013, 01:50:12 PM
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1002901_294577160681985_760349720_n.png)  ::MonkeyDevil::

Ha ha Trimmy

I just did a load of clothes - and pulled them out of the dryer.  Apparently the NEW navy blue pair of shorts of hubs was not to be washed with my panties.  All my panties are blue now - argh.

Trying to soak them. 

Oh Caddy I hate when I do that.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 01:53:35 PM
Ya'll see this?  ::MonkeyCool::
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634284/human-remains-found-in-plastic.html
Human remains found in plastic container
The Associated Press Posted on Wednesday, 09.18.13


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634284/human-remains-found-in-plastic.html#storylink=cpy

Yikes I hadn't seen this one. Have you seen this one?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/foss-lake-discovery_n_3945028.html?1379475710&ncid=webmail7

Oklahoma ??
Hadn't seen that one.Yikes,it is scary out there.  ::MonkeyNoNo::   


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 01:54:12 PM
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1002901_294577160681985_760349720_n.png)  ::MonkeyDevil::

Ha ha Trimmy

I just did a load of clothes - and pulled them out of the dryer.  Apparently the NEW navy blue pair of shorts of hubs was not to be washed with my panties.  All my panties are blue now - argh.

Trying to soak them. 
Fun times.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 02:14:34 PM
Me...most of this morning.  ::MonkeyTongue::
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1237123_588025317920610_165432077_n.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 18, 2013, 02:52:20 PM
Hi monkeys!

Been overwhelmed with events in my life lately, but think of you all so often.

 ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeySkate:: "teddybear2:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::donkey3::  ::jeep3:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey can!  I have missed you!

 "teddybear2::



Hi Bearly,
Thanks, have missed you too!  See you haven't lost your sense of humour.


It's more a coping strategy, I think.  Like it or hate it, it's mine.  I apologize to those who like nice clean humor and don't like people poking fun of the everyday life events.  I hope it doesn't offend anyone.  Never was one for crude language, though. 

I really have missed seeing you and often wonder about your family.  Can we get an update?

        ::MonkeyHeart::



Well it's a darn good coping strategy!  Not only that, it brings smiles to many, myself included.
Thank you.
How are you and your son, parents, all?  Cubbie is all grown now.  Where does the time go?

Any update I can give on my family is not too positive I'm afraid.
What can I say that is positive?  Have seen daughter and family several times over the summer. Grandkids are enchanting, lively and smart.  They love the novelty of picking fruit and veggies from Nonno's garden.   They were up on ladders picking peaches a couple of weeks ago, Grandma holding on to them and the ladder for dear life.  Aidan, who is 4 wanted only the most perfect unblemished ones. 
Son was here for a nice visit. Took his Dad to his cottage for a few days.  Male bonding and all that good stuff. 
Also did some fun stuff with me and his Gran.
Hubs vertigo has been in remission for quite a while
My darling bro is very ill.  He has cancer in both lungs and the bladder removal surgery he had about one year ago has left scarring that has caused blockage in kidneys and ureter.  He will have a day surgery this week to relieve some of the pressure.  It's a stop gap measure and he requires major surgery to remove the scar tissue but not until he has lung surgery.
He was given two to four months a couple of weeks ago. The lung specialist and the bladder
specialist have consulted and have offered surgery.  He has decided to take his chances with the surgeries.  Not much of a choice is it.  Left lung first.  He desperately wanted to visit me for a week and tell our Mom - spend time with us.
He told me this is the only thing he had in his bucket list, as he put it, and now sadly he cannot come.
That is out of the question now, and we have arranged that since my Mom was already scheduled to visit me and stay overnight on Friday he will call her at my place so she is not alone after the news.  I will keep her here with us for as long as she wants to be here.
I can't imagine how devastating this will be for my Mom and I'm trying to prepare myself, will myself to have the strength to handle this. Afraid she will collapse.

Her husband has not adapted to the nursing home and has recently been moved to another floor.  She was called by a nurse today and asked to come today to see if she could get him away from the door where he stands trying to get out.(locked unit)   She lives out of town and I am the only source to take her there. Mom called very upset and I called the Dir. of Care and told her if my Mother could manage him, he would still be at home with her.  His nature is to be very oppositional. In short, it's a hot mess.
His own daughter took him out of the facility for a three day visit @ her home.  She could not manage him and returned him to the facility the same day.

Ending on the positive note that thankfully, hubs is very supportive and he loves my brother, like a brother.

I know bearly, there will be prayers for Gary, and I thank you in advance.  xoxo










Prayers for all of you.  Glad to hear the good news.  So sorry to hear about your brother and the news your Mom will hear.  I think your Mother's husband will be fine after a while.  I see people do this all the time where my Parents are and they eventually do calm down.  I hope it is soon.  Maybe they could give him some medication for anxiety if that is what the problem is.  It sucks getting old.

God bless you, my friend.

   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 18, 2013, 02:54:24 PM

Hi to all monkeys.

G. E. - I know somewhere there is a post from you that I did not reply to.
Hope you and yours are well. I expect your visit your in-laws is almost at it's end.
After being the hostess with the mostest, as I'm sure you've been, please take some special time for yourself.

4Donks - how are you doing?

Sister - hope you're enjoying your getaway and return refreshed. 

Cookie - how are you and hubs, grands and fur babies? 

Brandi - congrats on your hard work and your renewed improved health.  I know it's not easy to say no to biscuits and other treats.  Biscuits/scones are one of my favorite things , with butter!  I allow occasionally. 

Teyve - you've got more courage than I have in my little finger.  Enjoy your place in the wilderness.

Klaas - Sorry you have had to deal with Bell's palsy but glad to hear you are almost over it, it seems.

JSM -  ::MonkeySkate:: - how are you sweet pea?  always thinking and wishing the best for you.

Babs -  is that hot weather over with.  Hope you're finally able to muck about in your garden.

Muffy - ::buzzbee3:: - see you're still buzzin' around.  always good to see you.

Trimmy - said hello to you already.  can I have a biscuit, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze!

babybear - hope you're still counting your blessings and enjoying the special person in your life.  Oh and does he have a friend for our sweet bear?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

texasmom - thanks for keeping us informed on the Dylan thread.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2::

 ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2::

What she said!

    ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 18, 2013, 06:09:39 PM
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/8-old-boy-asks-santa-end-sisters-bullying-174434368--abc-news-parenting.html
8-Year-Old Boy Asks Santa to End His Sister's Bullying
By Katie Kindelan | ABC News Blogs – 4 hours ago


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 10:39:58 AM
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/8-old-boy-asks-santa-end-sisters-bullying-174434368--abc-news-parenting.html
8-Year-Old Boy Asks Santa to End His Sister's Bullying
By Katie Kindelan | ABC News Blogs – 4 hours ago


What a sweet brother. Same on the kids & parents of the ones doing the bullying.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 12:35:21 PM
Well company just left. Had a wonderful visit. But it will be nice to be able to get back to our normal routine.  ::MonkeyWink::

Hope everyone has a great day.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 19, 2013, 04:13:19 PM
Well company just left. Had a wonderful visit. But it will be nice to be able to get back to our normal routine.  ::MonkeyWink::

Hope everyone has a great day.

Glad you all had a great time!

Getting back to your own normal routine sounds nice ;-)

Welcome back!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 19, 2013, 04:22:35 PM
Hi all.
Hubs is home recovering from diverticulitis surgery on Monday. He is doing so well. He says he feels better than he has in years, even after his operation. I am enjoying him being home.

Hope everyone is doing well. Catching up on posts.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Northern Rose on September 19, 2013, 05:52:08 PM
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 19, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
Well company just left. Had a wonderful visit. But it will be nice to be able to get back to our normal routine.  ::MonkeyWink::

Hope everyone has a great day.
Good for you, GE! Normal is good.

We are having all 3 grands this weekend, the Mister doesn't know about it yet, and they are bringing their dog. Good thing all three dogs get along. Now all I have to do is clean this darn mess of a house up, and we're set. Sweet DIL bought all kinds of frozen food, so I don't have to cook. She EVEN bought (get this!) FROZEN PANCAKES!!!  I am so beat already (we're 2 people down in the office this week, guess who gets to do everyone else's work?) I don't know how I'll make it thru. Oh well, if things get bad, we'll go out to the cottage and I'll have them plant daffodils by the hundreds for me!!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

(Oh, work is so bad that I'm making jokes about "just shoot me now..oh, wait, I can do that for myself!" and pointing to my hidden gun. I AM joking.....but I need a new job, or a better boss.)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 19, 2013, 06:00:53 PM
::HelloKitty::
::HelloKitty:: right back atcha! How've you been?

(oh, ps: doncha just hate people who tell you how busy they are and then they proceed to play on the net? Procrastination, thou art my master!)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 19, 2013, 06:35:27 PM
::HelloKitty::

Missed your wave until I saw Tevye replying to you.

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/alienbye.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 19, 2013, 06:36:59 PM
Hi all.
Hubs is home recovering from diverticulitis surgery on Monday. He is doing so well. He says he feels better than he has in years, even after his operation. I am enjoying him being home.

Hope everyone is doing well. Catching up on posts.

I hear diverticulitis is quite painful!

(I hate pain.) LOL

So glad he has been treated and feels better! That's great.

    ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 19, 2013, 06:51:37 PM
::HelloKitty::

Missed your wave until I saw Tevye replying to you.

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/alienbye.gif~original)


Hello from me too!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 19, 2013, 06:53:21 PM
Thx Brandi. He has been suffering since June! Finally he I feeling better.
I hate pain too. I have a very low tolerance for pain...I am a big baby.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 07:54:14 PM
Well company just left. Had a wonderful visit. But it will be nice to be able to get back to our normal routine.  ::MonkeyWink::

Hope everyone has a great day.

Glad you all had a great time!

Getting back to your own normal routine sounds nice ;-)

Welcome back!

Thanks Brandi  It is nice getting back to our normal routine.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 08:08:31 PM
Hi all.
Hubs is home recovering from diverticulitis surgery on Monday. He is doing so well. He says he feels better than he has in years, even after his operation. I am enjoying him being home.

Hope everyone is doing well. Catching up on posts.

Cookie  So happy to hear hubs is recovery well from his surgery.   ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 08:12:39 PM

Hi to all monkeys.

G. E. - I know somewhere there is a post from you that I did not reply to.
Hope you and yours are well. I expect your visit your in-laws is almost at it's end.
After being the hostess with the mostest, as I'm sure you've been, please take some special time for yourself.

4Donks - how are you doing?

Sister - hope you're enjoying your getaway and return refreshed. 

Cookie - how are you and hubs, grands and fur babies? 

Brandi - congrats on your hard work and your renewed improved health.  I know it's not easy to say no to biscuits and other treats.  Biscuits/scones are one of my favorite things , with butter!  I allow occasionally. 

Teyve - you've got more courage than I have in my little finger.  Enjoy your place in the wilderness.

Klaas - Sorry you have had to deal with Bell's palsy but glad to hear you are almost over it, it seems.

JSM -  ::MonkeySkate:: - how are you sweet pea?  always thinking and wishing the best for you.

Babs -  is that hot weather over with.  Hope you're finally able to muck about in your garden.

Muffy - ::buzzbee3:: - see you're still buzzin' around.  always good to see you.

Trimmy - said hello to you already.  can I have a biscuit, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeze!

babybear - hope you're still counting your blessings and enjoying the special person in your life.  Oh and does he have a friend for our sweet bear?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

texasmom - thanks for keeping us informed on the Dylan thread.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2::

 ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2::

Can my company left today. We had a wonderful visit.  I plan on sleeping late tomorrow. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 08:35:23 PM



Any update I can give on my family is not too positive I'm afraid.
What can I say that is positive?  Have seen daughter and family several times over the summer. Grandkids are enchanting, lively and smart.  They love the novelty of picking fruit and veggies from Nonno's garden.   They were up on ladders picking peaches a couple of weeks ago, Grandma holding on to them and the ladder for dear life.  Aidan, who is 4 wanted only the most perfect unblemished ones.  
Son was here for a nice visit. Took his Dad to his cottage for a few days.  Male bonding and all that good stuff.  
Also did some fun stuff with me and his Gran.
Hubs vertigo has been in remission for quite a while
My darling bro is very ill.  He has cancer in both lungs and the bladder removal surgery he had about one year ago has left scarring that has caused blockage in kidneys and ureter.  He will have a day surgery this week to relieve some of the pressure.  It's a stop gap measure and he requires major surgery to remove the scar tissue but not until he has lung surgery.
He was given two to four months a couple of weeks ago. The lung specialist and the bladder
specialist have consulted and have offered surgery.  He has decided to take his chances with the surgeries.  Not much of a choice is it.  Left lung first.  He desperately wanted to visit me for a week and tell our Mom - spend time with us.
He told me this is the only thing he had in his bucket list, as he put it, and now sadly he cannot come.
That is out of the question now, and we have arranged that since my Mom was already scheduled to visit me and stay overnight on Friday he will call her at my place so she is not alone after the news.  I will keep her here with us for as long as she wants to be here.
I can't imagine how devastating this will be for my Mom and I'm trying to prepare myself, will myself to have the strength to handle this. Afraid she will collapse.

Her husband has not adapted to the nursing home and has recently been moved to another floor.  She was called by a nurse today and asked to come today to see if she could get him away from the door where he stands trying to get out.(locked unit)   She lives out of town and I am the only source to take her there. Mom called very upset and I called the Dir. of Care and told her if my Mother could manage him, he would still be at home with her.  His nature is to be very oppositional. In short, it's a hot mess.
His own daughter took him out of the facility for a three day visit @ her home.  She could not manage him and returned him to the facility the same day.

Ending on the positive note that thankfully, hubs is very supportive and he loves my brother, like a brother.









Can Prayers for you, your brother & mother. It's so hard sometimes to keep moving forward when life throws rocks at us. I truly am sorry to hear about your brother.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Prayers  for your mom when she talks with your brother. So glad you figured out a way to be there for her when she speaks to him. That she decides to stay longer with you. I am sure your mom is upset about her husband being in the care facility.  It is really hard when our lived ones have to go to them and accept that it's the best place for them to get the proper care they need. ::MonkeyAngel::


Put quotation on can's quote


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 08:37:40 PM
::HelloKitty::

Hi Northern Rose ::HelloKitty::  It's been awhile since we have seen you. Hope you come back soon ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 19, 2013, 11:00:37 PM




Any update I can give on my family is not too positive I'm afraid.
What can I say that is positive?  Have seen daughter and family several times over the summer. Grandkids are enchanting, lively and smart.  They love the novelty of picking fruit and veggies from Nonno's garden.   They were up on ladders picking peaches a couple of weeks ago, Grandma holding on to them and the ladder for dear life.  Aidan, who is 4 wanted only the most perfect unblemished ones.  
Son was here for a nice visit. Took his Dad to his cottage for a few days.  Male bonding and all that good stuff.  
Also did some fun stuff with me and his Gran.
Hubs vertigo has been in remission for quite a while
My darling bro is very ill.  He has cancer in both lungs and the bladder removal surgery he had about one year ago has left scarring that has caused blockage in kidneys and ureter.  He will have a day surgery this week to relieve some of the pressure.  It's a stop gap measure and he requires major surgery to remove the scar tissue but not until he has lung surgery.
He was given two to four months a couple of weeks ago. The lung specialist and the bladder
specialist have consulted and have offered surgery.  He has decided to take his chances with the surgeries.  Not much of a choice is it.  Left lung first.  He desperately wanted to visit me for a week and tell our Mom - spend time with us.
He told me this is the only thing he had in his bucket list, as he put it, and now sadly he cannot come.
That is out of the question now, and we have arranged that since my Mom was already scheduled to visit me and stay overnight on Friday he will call her at my place so she is not alone after the news.  I will keep her here with us for as long as she wants to be here.
I can't imagine how devastating this will be for my Mom and I'm trying to prepare myself, will myself to have the strength to handle this. Afraid she will collapse.

Her husband has not adapted to the nursing home and has recently been moved to another floor.  She was called by a nurse today and asked to come today to see if she could get him away from the door where he stands trying to get out.(locked unit)   She lives out of town and I am the only source to take her there. Mom called very upset and I called the Dir. of Care and told her if my Mother could manage him, he would still be at home with her.  His nature is to be very oppositional. In short, it's a hot mess.
His own daughter took him out of the facility for a three day visit @ her home.  She could not manage him and returned him to the facility the same day.

Ending on the positive note that thankfully, hubs is very supportive and he loves my brother, like a brother.









Can Prayers for you, your brother & mother. It's so hard sometimes to keep moving forward when life throws rocks at us. I truly am sorry to hear about your brother.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Prayers  for your mom when she talks with your brother. So glad you figured out a way to be there for her when she speaks to him. That she decides to stay longer with you. I am sure your mom is upset about her husband being in the care facility.  It is really hard when our lived ones have to go to them and accept that it's the best place for them to get the proper care they need. ::MonkeyAngel::

The above post was an answer to Cans post. I don't know what I did. So if a mod or Klass can fix I would appreciate. If not just wanted to clarify it was a post that Can made about her family to Bearly. I guess I deleted to much of the her post. Sorry about that.  ::MonkeyEek::


Fixed


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 20, 2013, 04:32:31 PM
Saw what you did there, quoting Can's post, Green Eyes ;-)

I think everyone understood.

But I also think that means you are out of practice and need to make more posts!

We like hearing from you. :-)

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 20, 2013, 05:22:45 PM
Saw what you did there, quoting Can's post, Green Eyes ;-)

I think everyone understood.

But I also think that means you are out of practice and need to make more posts!

We like hearing from you. :-)

 ::MonkeyDance::

 ::MonkeyHaHa::  Brandi glad you understood what I was doing.  How you doing?  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 20, 2013, 08:24:01 PM
Can....thinking of u and your family....


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 20, 2013, 11:02:42 PM
Can....thinking of u and your family....

Me too, Can.

I had meant to tell you that I am thinking of you, your brother and your mother before now.

But I have been thinking of you all.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 05:46:06 AM
Well company just left. Had a wonderful visit. But it will be nice to be able to get back to our normal routine.  ::MonkeyWink::

Hope everyone has a great day.

   
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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 05:47:50 AM
Hi all.
Hubs is home recovering from diverticulitis surgery on Monday. He is doing so well. He says he feels better than he has in years, even after his operation. I am enjoying him being home.

Hope everyone is doing well. Catching up on posts.

Oh Wow, Cookie!  Sorry to hear he had to have surgery, but very happy to hear he feels so much better.  You must be a wonderful nurse!

   ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 05:48:48 AM
::HelloKitty::

Hey there!  Hi to one of my favorite Monkeys!

   "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 05:51:02 AM
Well company just left. Had a wonderful visit. But it will be nice to be able to get back to our normal routine.  ::MonkeyWink::

Hope everyone has a great day.
Good for you, GE! Normal is good.

We are having all 3 grands this weekend, the Mister doesn't know about it yet, and they are bringing their dog. Good thing all three dogs get along. Now all I have to do is clean this darn mess of a house up, and we're set. Sweet DIL bought all kinds of frozen food, so I don't have to cook. She EVEN bought (get this!) FROZEN PANCAKES!!!  I am so beat already (we're 2 people down in the office this week, guess who gets to do everyone else's work?) I don't know how I'll make it thru. Oh well, if things get bad, we'll go out to the cottage and I'll have them plant daffodils by the hundreds for me!!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

(Oh, work is so bad that I'm making jokes about "just shoot me now..oh, wait, I can do that for myself!" and pointing to my hidden gun. I AM joking.....but I need a new job, or a better boss.)

     ::MonkeyShovel::

Sounds like fun or a disaster, one or the other!



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 06:07:56 AM



Any update I can give on my family is not too positive I'm afraid.
What can I say that is positive?  Have seen daughter and family several times over the summer. Grandkids are enchanting, lively and smart.  They love the novelty of picking fruit and veggies from Nonno's garden.   They were up on ladders picking peaches a couple of weeks ago, Grandma holding on to them and the ladder for dear life.  Aidan, who is 4 wanted only the most perfect unblemished ones.  
Son was here for a nice visit. Took his Dad to his cottage for a few days.  Male bonding and all that good stuff.  
Also did some fun stuff with me and his Gran.
Hubs vertigo has been in remission for quite a while
My darling bro is very ill.  He has cancer in both lungs and the bladder removal surgery he had about one year ago has left scarring that has caused blockage in kidneys and ureter.  He will have a day surgery this week to relieve some of the pressure.  It's a stop gap measure and he requires major surgery to remove the scar tissue but not until he has lung surgery.
He was given two to four months a couple of weeks ago. The lung specialist and the bladder
specialist have consulted and have offered surgery.  He has decided to take his chances with the surgeries.  Not much of a choice is it.  Left lung first.  He desperately wanted to visit me for a week and tell our Mom - spend time with us.
He told me this is the only thing he had in his bucket list, as he put it, and now sadly he cannot come.
That is out of the question now, and we have arranged that since my Mom was already scheduled to visit me and stay overnight on Friday he will call her at my place so she is not alone after the news.  I will keep her here with us for as long as she wants to be here.
I can't imagine how devastating this will be for my Mom and I'm trying to prepare myself, will myself to have the strength to handle this. Afraid she will collapse.

Her husband has not adapted to the nursing home and has recently been moved to another floor.  She was called by a nurse today and asked to come today to see if she could get him away from the door where he stands trying to get out.(locked unit)   She lives out of town and I am the only source to take her there. Mom called very upset and I called the Dir. of Care and told her if my Mother could manage him, he would still be at home with her.  His nature is to be very oppositional. In short, it's a hot mess.
His own daughter took him out of the facility for a three day visit @ her home.  She could not manage him and returned him to the facility the same day.

Ending on the positive note that thankfully, hubs is very supportive and he loves my brother, like a brother.









Can Prayers for you, your brother & mother. It's so hard sometimes to keep moving forward when life throws rocks at us. I truly am sorry to hear about your brother.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Prayers  for your mom when she talks with your brother. So glad you figured out a way to be there for her when she speaks to him. That she decides to stay longer with you. I am sure your mom is upset about her husband being in the care facility.  It is really hard when our lived ones have to go to them and accept that it's the best place for them to get the proper care they need. ::MonkeyAngel::

The above post was an answer to Cans post. I don't know what I did. So if a mod or Klass can fix I would appreciate. If not just wanted to clarify it was a post that Can made about her family to Bearly. I guess I deleted to much of the her post. Sorry about that.  ::MonkeyEek::

At first I thought you were talking about your visit with the in-laws.  Then I realized what happened.  It's fixed.

     "teddybear2::


Fixed quote



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 06:24:49 AM




Any update I can give on my family is not too positive I'm afraid.
What can I say that is positive?  Have seen daughter and family several times over the summer. Grandkids are enchanting, lively and smart.  They love the novelty of picking fruit and veggies from Nonno's garden.   They were up on ladders picking peaches a couple of weeks ago, Grandma holding on to them and the ladder for dear life.  Aidan, who is 4 wanted only the most perfect unblemished ones.  
Son was here for a nice visit. Took his Dad to his cottage for a few days.  Male bonding and all that good stuff.  
Also did some fun stuff with me and his Gran.
Hubs vertigo has been in remission for quite a while
My darling bro is very ill.  He has cancer in both lungs and the bladder removal surgery he had about one year ago has left scarring that has caused blockage in kidneys and ureter.  He will have a day surgery this week to relieve some of the pressure.  It's a stop gap measure and he requires major surgery to remove the scar tissue but not until he has lung surgery.
He was given two to four months a couple of weeks ago. The lung specialist and the bladder
specialist have consulted and have offered surgery.  He has decided to take his chances with the surgeries.  Not much of a choice is it.  Left lung first.  He desperately wanted to visit me for a week and tell our Mom - spend time with us.
He told me this is the only thing he had in his bucket list, as he put it, and now sadly he cannot come.
That is out of the question now, and we have arranged that since my Mom was already scheduled to visit me and stay overnight on Friday he will call her at my place so she is not alone after the news.  I will keep her here with us for as long as she wants to be here.
I can't imagine how devastating this will be for my Mom and I'm trying to prepare myself, will myself to have the strength to handle this. Afraid she will collapse.

Her husband has not adapted to the nursing home and has recently been moved to another floor.  She was called by a nurse today and asked to come today to see if she could get him away from the door where he stands trying to get out.(locked unit)   She lives out of town and I am the only source to take her there. Mom called very upset and I called the Dir. of Care and told her if my Mother could manage him, he would still be at home with her.  His nature is to be very oppositional. In short, it's a hot mess.
His own daughter took him out of the facility for a three day visit @ her home.  She could not manage him and returned him to the facility the same day.

Ending on the positive note that thankfully, hubs is very supportive and he loves my brother, like a brother.









Can Prayers for you, your brother & mother. It's so hard sometimes to keep moving forward when life throws rocks at us. I truly am sorry to hear about your brother.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Prayers  for your mom when she talks with your brother. So glad you figured out a way to be there for her when she speaks to him. That she decides to stay longer with you. I am sure your mom is upset about her husband being in the care facility.  It is really hard when our lived ones have to go to them and accept that it's the best place for them to get the proper care they need. ::MonkeyAngel::

The above post was an answer to Cans post. I don't know what I did. So if a mod or Klass can fix I would appreciate. If not just wanted to clarify it was a post that Can made about her family to Bearly. I guess I deleted to much of the her post. Sorry about that.  ::MonkeyEek::


Fixed

One thing I would like to suggest, and please excuse me for using your post GE, is when you have made a mistake, don't keep quoting the mistake, because then there are multiple mistakes and the more mistakes, the harder it is to fix. 

People understood what you meant after a while, so this really didn't have to be fixed, but due to the sensitive nature of the post, I did not want anyone who may have picked up the post without reading Can's post to be confused.  Although God knows who you mean, we like to pray for the right people. 

      ::MonkeyAngel::

   


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 21, 2013, 08:46:14 AM
Thanks Bearly for fixing my mess up.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 21, 2013, 02:13:36 PM
Thanks Bearly for fixing my mess up.  ::MonkeyKiss::

    ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 21, 2013, 07:03:43 PM
Just a quick note to let everyone know I am okay -- finally.
Lots going on in the real world here -- George and Connie still hanging in.
Belle is wonderful as ever.
Blessings to all.
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 22, 2013, 03:57:14 PM
Just a quick note to let everyone know I am okay -- finally.
Lots going on in the real world here -- George and Connie still hanging in.
Belle is wonderful as ever.
Blessings to all.
 ::HelloKitty::

Good thing you have Belle!

    ::germanshep::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 22, 2013, 06:18:09 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1237731_540088462712712_1852743070_n.png)  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 22, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
Just a quick note to let everyone know I am okay -- finally.
Lots going on in the real world here -- George and Connie still hanging in.
Belle is wonderful as ever.
Blessings to all.
 ::HelloKitty::

   ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 22, 2013, 09:56:17 PM

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Post by: Green Eyes on September 23, 2013, 08:47:41 AM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1237731_540088462712712_1852743070_n.png)  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::HelloKitty::

Good One Trimm ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 23, 2013, 08:48:56 AM

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/Image105.png~original)

Another great one Brandi ::MonkeyKiss::

Me too 4Donks ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 23, 2013, 08:52:22 AM
Just a quick note to let everyone know I am okay -- finally.
Lots going on in the real world here -- George and Connie still hanging in.
Belle is wonderful as ever.
Blessings to all.
 ::HelloKitty::

So glad you are better Sister.   ::MonkeyKiss:: Continued Prayers for you, Connie & George. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on September 23, 2013, 11:30:34 AM
Hi

Here's all the GOOD news.
Thrush is finally gone.
Mucous membrane in mouth and throat almost 100% back to normal so I can swallow.
Will not need bone grafts in my jaw.
Thyroid tests OK (still have to be tested for the next 2 years).
White blood counts almost normal.
This last month I gained back 3 lbs.
Still have to be scoped monthly for the next year.
Voice is still here just a little odd.

Donks and dogs are doing great but a lot of the fields look like heII and I've just got permission to resume using the tractors and equipment.

Tevye....Your cabin sounds wonderful.
Sister....Hope your mountain trip left you well rested.
Brandy....So great to see your artwork back.
Trimm.....Still need to gain 20+ lbs so I could use some of those biscuits.
Green Eyes... Sounds like you've had a great family summer.

Even though I haven't been posting, I read and keep up with you. Once again thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 23, 2013, 11:43:34 AM
Hi

Here's all the GOOD news.
Thrush is finally gone.
Mucous membrane in mouth and throat almost 100% back to normal so I can swallow.
Will not need bone grafts in my jaw.
Thyroid tests OK (still have to be tested for the next 2 years).
White blood counts almost normal.
This last month I gained back 3 lbs.
Still have to be scoped monthly for the next year.
Voice is still here just a little odd.

Donks and dogs are doing great but a lot of the fields look like heII and I've just got permission to resume using the tractors and equipment.

Tevye....Your cabin sounds wonderful.
Sister....Hope your mountain trip left you well rested.
Brandy....So great to see your artwork back.
Trimm.....Still need to gain 20+ lbs so I could use some of those biscuits.
Green Eyes... Sounds like you've had a great family summer.

Even though I haven't been posting, I read and keep up with you. Once again thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


4Donks sounds like you are doing wonderfully. Truly happy to hear all the good news. Continued prayers for your weight gain. Glad the dogs & donks are all doing well. Really happy to hear you have a voice even if its a little odd. ::MonkeyKiss::

Yes we have had a wonderful spring and summer with family. MIL is such a sweet heart. Love her to pieces.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 23, 2013, 01:53:39 PM
Hi

Here's all the GOOD news.
Thrush is finally gone.
Mucous membrane in mouth and throat almost 100% back to normal so I can swallow.
Will not need bone grafts in my jaw.
Thyroid tests OK (still have to be tested for the next 2 years).
White blood counts almost normal.
This last month I gained back 3 lbs.
Still have to be scoped monthly for the next year.
Voice is still here just a little odd.

Donks and dogs are doing great but a lot of the fields look like heII and I've just got permission to resume using the tractors and equipment.

Tevye....Your cabin sounds wonderful.
Sister....Hope your mountain trip left you well rested.
Brandy....So great to see your artwork back.
Trimm.....Still need to gain 20+ lbs so I could use some of those biscuits.
Green Eyes... Sounds like you've had a great family summer.

Even though I haven't been posting, I read and keep up with you. Once again thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

  (http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/Image116a.png)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 23, 2013, 01:59:34 PM
Hi

Here's all the GOOD news.
Thrush is finally gone.
Mucous membrane in mouth and throat almost 100% back to normal so I can swallow.
Will not need bone grafts in my jaw.
Thyroid tests OK (still have to be tested for the next 2 years).
White blood counts almost normal.
This last month I gained back 3 lbs.
Still have to be scoped monthly for the next year.
Voice is still here just a little odd.

Donks and dogs are doing great but a lot of the fields look like heII and I've just got permission to resume using the tractors and equipment.

Tevye....Your cabin sounds wonderful.
Sister....Hope your mountain trip left you well rested.
Brandy....So great to see your artwork back.
Trimm.....Still need to gain 20+ lbs so I could use some of those biscuits.
Green Eyes... Sounds like you've had a great family summer.

Even though I haven't been posting, I read and keep up with you. Once again thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
Good to here you have your voice.  ::MonkeyAngel:: You need lots of biscuits.  ::piggy::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 23, 2013, 02:00:11 PM
Brandi! cute photo!  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 23, 2013, 02:04:53 PM
Hi

Here's all the GOOD news.
Thrush is finally gone.
Mucous membrane in mouth and throat almost 100% back to normal so I can swallow.
Will not need bone grafts in my jaw.
Thyroid tests OK (still have to be tested for the next 2 years).
White blood counts almost normal.
This last month I gained back 3 lbs.
Still have to be scoped monthly for the next year.
Voice is still here just a little odd.

Donks and dogs are doing great but a lot of the fields look like heII and I've just got permission to resume using the tractors and equipment.

Tevye....Your cabin sounds wonderful.
Sister....Hope your mountain trip left you well rested.
Brandy....So great to see your artwork back.
Trimm.....Still need to gain 20+ lbs so I could use some of those biscuits.
Green Eyes... Sounds like you've had a great family summer.

Even though I haven't been posting, I read and keep up with you. Once again thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
Good to here you have your voice.  ::MonkeyAngel:: You need lots of biscuits.  ::piggy::

LOL!

And you are right!

(She's a lucky gal!)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 23, 2013, 02:18:21 PM
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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 23, 2013, 07:52:45 PM
Hi all.
Hubs is home recovering from diverticulitis surgery on Monday. He is doing so well. He says he feels better than he has in years, even after his operation. I am enjoying him being home.

Hope everyone is doing well. Catching up on posts.

Great news about your hubs feeling better than he has in years.  So nice you are enjoying him being home.  He sounds like a great patient. 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 23, 2013, 07:54:58 PM
Can....thinking of u and your family....

Thanks cookie - xoxo


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 23, 2013, 08:36:50 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1374044_548065518581673_980133864_n.jpg)   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyJnBox::


So that's what happens to them ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 23, 2013, 08:39:55 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Babs - Hope it is not still in the 90's.  I've had to have the heat on here!

G. E.  So glad you enjoyed your visit.  Now pamper yourself a bit, you hear!  Thanks for your
          prayers. 

Brandi - Thank you for thinking of us.

Bearly -  Our nursing homes seem very limited as to what they can do.  They have prescribed an anti-anxiety medication but he refuses his medications most of the time.  Same with the food as he thinks "they" are putting things in his food to keep him sedate him.

              Appreciate your prayers.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Sister -  Glad to hear you are feeling better.  Will watch for your news about your recent trip.

Northern Rose - How nice to see you.  Hope you and yours are well. 

4 Donks - Great to hear that you can swallow again and that you put on three pounds.  Continued progress and good health. 

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone. 

My bro had a procedure on his kidneys Friday.  He had a nephrostomy on both kidneys.  He was unaware when he went for a 'procedure' to drain his kidneys that he would have two bags.  SIL was present also when the procedure to drain the kidneys was explained to them and they are stunned they missed that part.   Back to nurses making home visits.
We will take my Mom to him on Sunday for two or three days, if he's well enough. Still no date certain for lung surgery.

Blessings to all.   ::MonkeyAngel::












Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 23, 2013, 08:40:19 PM
4D - I am so glad you are feeling well and all test are looking good!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on September 23, 2013, 08:44:31 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1374044_548065518581673_980133864_n.jpg)   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyJnBox::


So that's what happens to them ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::
lol
Did Moms laundry on the weekend and one sock is missing.  Will have to check my lint to see if it is apricot colored.   ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 25, 2013, 08:00:36 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 25, 2013, 02:37:29 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance:: Hope everybody if fine today.Gonna make myself go outside for a bit before I go to sleep at the keyboard.  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 25, 2013, 03:39:43 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyBike::

Welp, I am on my way out to get a hair consultation for a new hairstyle.

Been wearing my hair twisted up with a barrette in the back way too long.

Seems it has created a breakage problem, and with my (now low-density) hair, I don't need that! Looking for a medium cut with side-swept bangs like I used to have. Maybe a graduated bob with length in front.

We'll see what the stylist suggests.

Oh! Want to share about a great conditioning mask I used yesterday! It's super .. made my hair less tangle-y and very soft and I think less breakage! It's called L'Oreal Power Moisture Moisture Rush Mask. Smells great too. Just use it after shampoo, leave it in for 5 minutes or so, and rinse. Did wonders for my dry-ish tangly prone-to-break hair in one use!

http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Hair/Hair-Care/Treatments/Advanced-Haircare-Power-Moisture-Moisture-Rush-Mask-85-oz.aspx

Disclaimer: I do not represent L'Oreal in any way. LOL



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 26, 2013, 12:20:41 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyBike::

Welp, I am on my way out to get a hair consultation for a new hairstyle.

Been wearing my hair twisted up with a barrette in the back way too long.

Seems it has created a breakage problem, and with my (now low-density) hair, I don't need that! Looking for a medium cut with side-swept bangs like I used to have. Maybe a graduated bob with length in front.

We'll see what the stylist suggests.

Oh! Want to share about a great conditioning mask I used yesterday! It's super .. made my hair less tangle-y and very soft and I think less breakage! It's called L'Oreal Power Moisture Moisture Rush Mask. Smells great too. Just use it after shampoo, leave it in for 5 minutes or so, and rinse. Did wonders for my dry-ish tangly prone-to-break hair in one use!

http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Hair/Hair-Care/Treatments/Advanced-Haircare-Power-Moisture-Moisture-Rush-Mask-85-oz.aspx

Disclaimer: I do not represent L'Oreal in any way. LOL



So Brandi what hair style did you decide on?  I had my hair cut short about a year & half ago. I loved it but my kids hated it. ::MonkeyHaHa:: They had never seen me with short hair. But I have been thinking about going and getting it cut again. It was so much easier with it short.  I have used Nixion for a couple years and it has helped with the hair lose.  And I don't work for them either. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 26, 2013, 12:21:44 AM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance:: Hope everybody if fine today.Gonna make myself go outside for a bit before I go to sleep at the keyboard.  ::MonkeyDevil::

Hope you got some rest Trimm ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 09:49:35 AM
Hi

Here's all the GOOD news.
Thrush is finally gone.
Mucous membrane in mouth and throat almost 100% back to normal so I can swallow.
Will not need bone grafts in my jaw.
Thyroid tests OK (still have to be tested for the next 2 years).
White blood counts almost normal.
This last month I gained back 3 lbs.
Still have to be scoped monthly for the next year.
Voice is still here just a little odd.

Donks and dogs are doing great but a lot of the fields look like heII and I've just got permission to resume using the tractors and equipment.

Tevye....Your cabin sounds wonderful.
Sister....Hope your mountain trip left you well rested.
Brandy....So great to see your artwork back.
Trimm.....Still need to gain 20+ lbs so I could use some of those biscuits.
Green Eyes... Sounds like you've had a great family summer.

Even though I haven't been posting, I read and keep up with you. Once again thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

You are definitely in my prayers and thoughts.  Always wondering how you are making out.  Keep doing whatever you are doing, you obviously have the right formula.

    ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 10:10:01 AM
Brandi! cute photo!  ::MonkeyDance::

    ::donkey3::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 10:11:26 AM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1374044_548065518581673_980133864_n.jpg)   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

      ::MonkeyHaHa::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 10:13:07 AM
Hi all.
Hubs is home recovering from diverticulitis surgery on Monday. He is doing so well. He says he feels better than he has in years, even after his operation. I am enjoying him being home.

Hope everyone is doing well. Catching up on posts.

Great news about your hubs feeling better than he has in years.  So nice you are enjoying him being home.  He sounds like a great patient. 

     ::MonkeyCheer4:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 10:46:20 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Babs - Hope it is not still in the 90's.  I've had to have the heat on here!

G. E.  So glad you enjoyed your visit.  Now pamper yourself a bit, you hear!  Thanks for your
          prayers. 

Brandi - Thank you for thinking of us.

Bearly -  Our nursing homes seem very limited as to what they can do.  They have prescribed an anti-anxiety medication but he refuses his medications most of the time.  Same with the food as he thinks "they" are putting things in his food to keep him sedate him.

              Appreciate your prayers.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Sister -  Glad to hear you are feeling better.  Will watch for your news about your recent trip.

Northern Rose - How nice to see you.  Hope you and yours are well. 

4 Donks - Great to hear that you can swallow again and that you put on three pounds.  Continued progress and good health. 

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone. 

My bro had a procedure on his kidneys Friday.  He had a nephrostomy on both kidneys.  He was unaware when he went for a 'procedure' to drain his kidneys that he would have two bags.  SIL was present also when the procedure to drain the kidneys was explained to them and they are stunned they missed that part.   Back to nurses making home visits.
We will take my Mom to him on Sunday for two or three days, if he's well enough. Still no date certain for lung surgery.

Blessings to all.   ::MonkeyAngel::












Yes.  I understand.  Sometimes it helps if my Dad if they give him a sip of something before he takes his meds or if they give him some ice cream.  One nurse told me when he starts refusing his meds it is near the end.  Well, that was a year or so ago.  One time I asked him if he wanted fruit.  As I leave, the nurse comes in with his meds in applesauce.  First, he hates this, he would rather take it and not have it in applesauce, Second, he thought that was the fruit and was trying to say he wanted the fruit cup I give him.  So, sometimes it is a matter of something that is real.  The one nurse will say, your daughter wants you to take this.  Then he does it right away.   

The food looks terrible.  I take him to the cafeteria and get him real food that is soft to chew.  He eats it.  He also likes to pause for a while after he has eaten so much, then when he is ready, he will start again.  When he is in the lunch room with the aides, they won't let him pause because they think that means he is stopping, so he closes his mouth when they try to feed him.  It is just knowing your patient and asking why they don't want to do certain things.  If they cannot communicate, first thing is to find a way they can communicate, like make a board with what they need or want on it.  Or make several boards one with body parts and maybe a picture of ouch.  There are many sites that have picture communication on them.  You can laminate the pictures, cut them up, and put them on a page that can be put in a communication book.  Make sure you get some verbs on the page that would match.  Fr example, when Cubby could not talk I used Boardmaker and got pictures of body parts, you can use real or Boardmaker pictures.  Then on the top row I put ouch, open wide, fell, and other verbs that you may need to tell someone about your body.  I also put a page with crayons, pencils, scissors, etc. then the words I need, please, etc on that page.  I must have made 20 or so pages.  The problem I had is that people asked to borrow so many of the things I made, that eventually they did not get returned.  I wish there was a job that helped people communicate.  I would love to do this for others as it really helped facilitate communication and made for many less misunderstandings. 

I would love to help people communicate.  I have been able to do this (facilitate communication) in my real life with people who don't speak a word of English.  I asked someone setting a table to get me a box from under the counter to put the rest of my sandwich in when the waitress was not available.  When she got back, she asked me where I got the box from.  I told her the man that was setting tables.  She said he doesn't speak a word of English.  I was so used to gesticulating that I had no idea he did not speak English because we were able to communicate so well.  Anyway if this is not the problem, I hope you find a solution soon.  Is there anyone he totally trusts that could help him out?  Like I do for my Dad, even when I am not there?  If they say, "Can's Mom wants you to take this."  Will that help?  Wish I lived closer.  I am sure you have done everything you can think of.  Unfortunately, it comes along with many of the diseases.

So sorry, my friend, for your Mom and your family.  I know you all worry about her and your brother. 

   :smt056



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 11:03:16 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Babs - Hope it is not still in the 90's.  I've had to have the heat on here!

G. E.  So glad you enjoyed your visit.  Now pamper yourself a bit, you hear!  Thanks for your
          prayers.  

Brandi - Thank you for thinking of us.

Bearly -  Our nursing homes seem very limited as to what they can do.  They have prescribed an anti-anxiety medication but he refuses his medications most of the time.  Same with the food as he thinks "they" are putting things in his food to keep him sedate him.

              Appreciate your prayers.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Sister -  Glad to hear you are feeling better.  Will watch for your news about your recent trip.

Northern Rose - How nice to see you.  Hope you and yours are well.  

4 Donks - Great to hear that you can swallow again and that you put on three pounds.  Continued progress and good health.  

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone.  

My bro had a procedure on his kidneys Friday.  He had a nephrostomy on both kidneys.  He was unaware when he went for a 'procedure' to drain his kidneys that he would have two bags.  SIL was present also when the procedure to drain the kidneys was explained to them and they are stunned they missed that part.   Back to nurses making home visits.
We will take my Mom to him on Sunday for two or three days, if he's well enough. Still no date certain for lung surgery.

Blessings to all.   ::MonkeyAngel::












When I was engaged, his Mom had a tube coming out of her back that I had to remove the bandage, clean around the port, irrigate it, and then re-bandage it every 2 days.  When she went to her DIL's house, the port would get infected and she would end up in the hospital.  This DIL was "too busy" to do it every 2 days.  She worked in the hospital drawing blood and was a supervisor in the lab.  One would think she would take great care of it since she knew of the consequences of bacteria, etc.  It used to drive me nuts, so I told her to just stay at our house and she did.  There were no more infections.  Is this what you are talking about that needs to be done?  Is he okay with that being done?  If not can your SIL learn how to do it once in a while until he gets used to their procedures?  

You, your brother, and your Mom and her husband are in my prayers.  I know you are giving it your all, especially Mom.

Today is the block party at my Dad's.  I promised a friend that I would go and watch her Zumba class.  Gotta run.  Take care.   I really wish I could help you out.

   ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 03:13:45 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1374044_548065518581673_980133864_n.jpg)   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyJnBox::


So that's what happens to them ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::
lol
Did Moms laundry on the weekend and one sock is missing.  Will have to check my lint to see if it is apricot colored.   ::MonkeyJnBox::


That reminds me of the first real job I had when I was 16.  I worked in a Sporting Goods Store.  I was coloring my hair at the time.  When I filled out the application and it came to hair color, I wrote Golden Apricot.  That was the color on the bottle.  I already had the job, the application was just a formality.  I guess no one ever reviews the answers you write.

   :smt107



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 26, 2013, 03:16:39 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyBike::

Welp, I am on my way out to get a hair consultation for a new hairstyle.

Been wearing my hair twisted up with a barrette in the back way too long.

Seems it has created a breakage problem, and with my (now low-density) hair, I don't need that! Looking for a medium cut with side-swept bangs like I used to have. Maybe a graduated bob with length in front.

We'll see what the stylist suggests.

Oh! Want to share about a great conditioning mask I used yesterday! It's super .. made my hair less tangle-y and very soft and I think less breakage! It's called L'Oreal Power Moisture Moisture Rush Mask. Smells great too. Just use it after shampoo, leave it in for 5 minutes or so, and rinse. Did wonders for my dry-ish tangly prone-to-break hair in one use!

http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Hair/Hair-Care/Treatments/Advanced-Haircare-Power-Moisture-Moisture-Rush-Mask-85-oz.aspx

Disclaimer: I do not represent L'Oreal in any way. LOL



    :smt061



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 27, 2013, 07:36:07 AM
4 Donks, you rock! Way to kick it! I'm so happy for your good news  ::MonkeySlide::

I'm saying prayers for all the Monks (especially Trim..but just so I might get a biscuit). And I have lots of time, as last Friday, I was fired from my job. Not gonna pretty it up and say laid off, discharged, let go. Nope, I was flat out "leave your keys on your desk, get your stuff (and we'll have someone with you at all times to make sure you don't destroy/take anything) and get the hell out" fired. Ouch! That does leave a mark!

but, I am catching up on sorely needed sleep, like, 4 years of not enough sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm not bitter. I'm adjusting. There is only one person there that I'm mad at, and she didn't do the actual firing (but she so set it up!) so I will not speak of her (except to cast the virtual stink-eye her way!)

And the icing on the cake? Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us while his parents work out of town. He has informed my that I no longer have an excuse to have such a messy room! I almost got grounded the other day because I hadn't worked in my room...was saved by the fact that I cleaned the kitchen and made supper!

I hope all that are sick are feeling better, all hair becomes stronger, and ya'll have a good weekend.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on September 27, 2013, 09:20:28 AM
Tevye...sorry u lost your job! Are u gonna look for another one or stay home?

Morning monkeys!

Brandi, let us know how your haircut looks.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
Yikes Tevye  Sorry to hear you lost your job.  But better things will come.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 27, 2013, 10:48:03 AM
Cookie and GE: thanks for the sympathy. Right now, I'm gonna concentrate on getting rested up, following a case we had (mom tried to kill herself and her autistic child may-she-rot-in-hell) and getting my house cleaned up. Then, I'm going to decide where I'll be living. I'll be ok.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2013, 10:57:26 AM
Cookie and GE: thanks for the sympathy. Right now, I'm gonna concentrate on getting rested up, following a case we had (mom tried to kill herself and her autistic child may-she-rot-in-hell) and getting my house cleaned up. Then, I'm going to decide where I'll be living. I'll be ok.

I know you will Tevye. You are a survivor.  I am sure you can use the rest.  Having to deal with cases like that all the time has to make you emotionally tired as well physically tired. Hope to see more of you here.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 27, 2013, 02:21:44 PM
Cookie and GE: thanks for the sympathy. Right now, I'm gonna concentrate on getting rested up, following a case we had (mom tried to kill herself and her autistic child may-she-rot-in-hell) and getting my house cleaned up. Then, I'm going to decide where I'll be living. I'll be ok.
A new chapter begins......  ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2013, 03:05:54 PM
Cookie and GE: thanks for the sympathy. Right now, I'm gonna concentrate on getting rested up, following a case we had (mom tried to kill herself and her autistic child may-she-rot-in-hell) and getting my house cleaned up. Then, I'm going to decide where I'll be living. I'll be ok.
A new chapter begins......  ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::rhino::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2013, 03:13:36 PM
Afternoon Monleys ::HelloKitty::  I just spent over an hour and a half getting tickets for youngest son to go to see George Strait in Feb. of next year in California.  ::MonkeyCool::  What started out as 70 bucks a seat ended up 125 a seat plus all the fees. These were in the nose bleed section. They went up to 1200 for on the floor.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: He has them and I will mail them out tomorrow.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  He called me from work and ask if I could do it. I can't believe they were almost sold out and they just went on sale at 8 California time.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 27, 2013, 03:17:14 PM
Tevye...sorry u lost your job! Are u gonna look for another one or stay home?

Morning monkeys!

Brandi, let us know how your haircut looks.

Well, just got home and I am so pleased! Getting all that long hair off me did wonders, and the gal who did my hair was great. The gal next to me working on another person said, "That took 10 years off of you!" Then my stylist said, "We should have taken a before and after shot." She's right.

I love it. She layered it and gave me back my side-swept bangs, and it looks full and like I have lots more hair. I'll be going back in 7 weeks to get it trimmed. Gonna try to keep this one maintained this time ;-)

Thanks for asking!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 27, 2013, 03:20:22 PM
4 Donks, you rock! Way to kick it! I'm so happy for your good news  ::MonkeySlide::

I'm saying prayers for all the Monks (especially Trim..but just so I might get a biscuit). And I have lots of time, as last Friday, I was fired from my job. Not gonna pretty it up and say laid off, discharged, let go. Nope, I was flat out "leave your keys on your desk, get your stuff (and we'll have someone with you at all times to make sure you don't destroy/take anything) and get the hell out" fired. Ouch! That does leave a mark!

but, I am catching up on sorely needed sleep, like, 4 years of not enough sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm not bitter. I'm adjusting. There is only one person there that I'm mad at, and she didn't do the actual firing (but she so set it up!) so I will not speak of her (except to cast the virtual stink-eye her way!)

And the icing on the cake? Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us while his parents work out of town. He has informed my that I no longer have an excuse to have such a messy room! I almost got grounded the other day because I hadn't worked in my room...was saved by the fact that I cleaned the kitchen and made supper!

I hope all that are sick are feeling better, all hair becomes stronger, and ya'll have a good weekend.

Wow, Tevye! You have lots of changes heading your way, but as others have said, you are a survivor and a trooper. You will be fine. In fact, I think you will be better off, no matter what course your life takes now. I remember you were so happy with the job at first and lately, not so much. So this is a good thing, I think. Things will work out well for you. I will be thinking of oyu and waiting to hear of your next adventure!

 ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2013, 03:46:04 PM
Tevye...sorry u lost your job! Are u gonna look for another one or stay home?

Morning monkeys!

Brandi, let us know how your haircut looks.

Well, just got home and I am so pleased! Getting all that long hair off me did wonders, and the gal who did my hair was great. The gal next to me working on another person said, "That took 10 years off of you!" Then my stylist said, "We should have taken a before and after shot." She's right.

I love it. She layered it and gave me back my side-swept bangs, and it looks full and like I have lots more hair. I'll be going back in 7 weeks to get it trimmed. Gonna try to keep this one maintained this time ;-)

Thanks for asking!

Brandi your hair cut sounds really cute. Glad you are happy with it. I have been thinking of getting mine cut again. But can't decide to just cut it short or have it  styled and trimmed for the length it is now.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 27, 2013, 04:06:46 PM
Tevye...sorry u lost your job! Are u gonna look for another one or stay home?

Morning monkeys!

Brandi, let us know how your haircut looks.

Well, just got home and I am so pleased! Getting all that long hair off me did wonders, and the gal who did my hair was great. The gal next to me working on another person said, "That took 10 years off of you!" Then my stylist said, "We should have taken a before and after shot." She's right.

I love it. She layered it and gave me back my side-swept bangs, and it looks full and like I have lots more hair. I'll be going back in 7 weeks to get it trimmed. Gonna try to keep this one maintained this time ;-)

Thanks for asking!

Brandi your hair cut sounds really cute. Glad you are happy with it. I have been thinking of getting mine cut again. But can't decide to just cut it short or have it  styled and trimmed for the length it is now.  ::MonkeyEek::

Well, mine is short but not really looks short because of the front that has more length than the back. Very similar to this gal's: http://newleafhairstudio.blogspot.com/  ...Mine was as long as hers, but without as much density. And I got side-swept bangs which this gal didn't.

My point is, you can go short without going short, just medium. And it gives the appearance of length when it is kinda short/medium. (And it makes my hair (with layers) look much fuller and more dense!)

So I say, go for it! ;-)

Hope I am making sense. LOL


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
Tevye...sorry u lost your job! Are u gonna look for another one or stay home?

Morning monkeys!

Brandi, let us know how your haircut looks.

Well, just got home and I am so pleased! Getting all that long hair off me did wonders, and the gal who did my hair was great. The gal next to me working on another person said, "That took 10 years off of you!" Then my stylist said, "We should have taken a before and after shot." She's right.

I love it. She layered it and gave me back my side-swept bangs, and it looks full and like I have lots more hair. I'll be going back in 7 weeks to get it trimmed. Gonna try to keep this one maintained this time ;-)

Thanks for asking!

Brandi your hair cut sounds really cute. Glad you are happy with it. I have been thinking of getting mine cut again. But can't decide to just cut it short or have it  styled and trimmed for the length it is now.  ::MonkeyEek::

Well, mine is short but not really looks short because of the front that has more length than the back. Very similar to this gal's: http://newleafhairstudio.blogspot.com/  ...Mine was as long as hers, but without as much density. And I got side-swept bangs which this gal didn't.

My point is, you can go short without going short, just medium. And it gives the appearance of length when it is kinda short/medium. (And it makes my hair (with layers) look much fuller and more dense!)

So I say, go for it! ;-)

Hope I am making sense. LOL

Yes you are making sense. LOL  I had my hair cut something like that a couple years ago. I liked it okay. But since my hair kind of curls when it's short I had to straighten it all the time. I have reached the age where if it's in my face it bugs me. So I had it cut short with sweep bangs. All I had to do is wash and wear. I loved it. It's now just pass my shoulders and really needs to be shaped and cut. Like you use to do I wear it pulled up all the time. When I do curl it it isn't long before I have it pulled back or up because it gets in my face. LOL


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 27, 2013, 10:58:01 PM
Sunday is National Coffee Day for all you coffee drinkers out there.

http://www.pages02.net/wawainc/nationalcoffeeday <-- free 16 oz. coffee coupon from WaWa.

Some more deals here: http://www.parade.com/166874/leahingram/national-coffee-day-2013-whats-free/

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkeyguycoffeespill.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on September 28, 2013, 05:34:18 AM
Good morning,
Well, I have a wedding today at the beach (going to spend the night), then finally headed for the mountains.
So looking forward to getting away.
Blessings to all of you.  Have been reading!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 28, 2013, 10:42:47 AM
Good morning,
Well, I have a wedding today at the beach (going to spend the night), then finally headed for the mountains.
So looking forward to getting away.
Blessings to all of you.  Have been reading!

Have a safe trip Sister. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 28, 2013, 10:53:31 AM
Had very sad news this week. Found out my cousin lost two of his granddaughters and grandson is in critical condition. From a horrific car accident, Another young man in the car has died and man in the truck they hit died.  From what the report says the kids weren't wearing their seat belts.  Why do kids thing it wont happen to me. 2 others are in critical condition as well.  So very sad. Haven't been able to get a hold of my cousin.  ::MonkeyTears::

Thanks Babs for your help finding the info we did find.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on September 28, 2013, 02:43:53 PM
Had very sad news this week. Found out my cousin lost two of his granddaughters and grandson is in critical condition. From a horrific car accident, Another young man in the car has died and man in the truck they hit died.  From what the report says the kids weren't wearing their seat belts.  Why do kids thing it wont happen to me. 2 others are in critical condition as well.  So very sad. Haven't been able to get a hold of my cousin.  ::MonkeyTears::

Thanks Babs for your help finding the info we did find.

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this, Green Eyes.

I think I found an article about the accident near LA. So tragic.

I know what you mean about youth thinking bad things happen only to others. I felt that way a bit when I was younger. We have a neighbor across the street who lost a teenage brother to an accident where he was driving the night before his high school graduation. He hit a tree. He had no seat belt on either.

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can contact your cousin.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/angel2-crying.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on September 28, 2013, 03:13:27 PM
Had very sad news this week. Found out my cousin lost two of his granddaughters and grandson is in critical condition. From a horrific car accident, Another young man in the car has died and man in the truck they hit died.  From what the report says the kids weren't wearing their seat belts.  Why do kids thing it wont happen to me. 2 others are in critical condition as well.  So very sad. Haven't been able to get a hold of my cousin.  ::MonkeyTears::

Thanks Babs for your help finding the info we did find.

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this, Green Eyes.

I think I found an article about the accident near LA. So tragic.

I know what you mean about youth thinking bad things happen only to others. I felt that way a bit when I was younger. We have a neighbor across the street who lost a teenage brother to an accident where he was driving the night before his high school graduation. He hit a tree. He had no seat belt on either.

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can contact your cousin.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/angel2-crying.gif~original)

Thank You Brandi

I am sure you found the right one Brandi. It is very sad.  I lost a nephew 3 years ago not wearing his seat belt.  He left behind 3 small children.   ::MonkeyNoNo::

All I can do is keep trying.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 29, 2013, 03:58:48 AM
4 Donks, you rock! Way to kick it! I'm so happy for your good news  ::MonkeySlide::

I'm saying prayers for all the Monks (especially Trim..but just so I might get a biscuit). And I have lots of time, as last Friday, I was fired from my job. Not gonna pretty it up and say laid off, discharged, let go. Nope, I was flat out "leave your keys on your desk, get your stuff (and we'll have someone with you at all times to make sure you don't destroy/take anything) and get the hell out" fired. Ouch! That does leave a mark!

but, I am catching up on sorely needed sleep, like, 4 years of not enough sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm not bitter. I'm adjusting. There is only one person there that I'm mad at, and she didn't do the actual firing (but she so set it up!) so I will not speak of her (except to cast the virtual stink-eye her way!)

And the icing on the cake? Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us while his parents work out of town. He has informed my that I no longer have an excuse to have such a messy room! I almost got grounded the other day because I hadn't worked in my room...was saved by the fact that I cleaned the kitchen and made supper!

I hope all that are sick are feeling better, all hair becomes stronger, and ya'll have a good weekend.

Sunny beach!  Do they know who you are?  I am sorry, Tevye that you almost got grounded, you better shape up.  As for your former employer, you obviously need to work for someone that has more discerning taste.  Did you have any hint that this was going to happen?  <Pause so I can throw a stink-eye her way also>.  If it helps, anyone I know who has found themselves in the situation you are in now ended up getting a better job than the former one.  Best of luck on your search for another desk to put your boots under.

    ::CowboySmiley::

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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 29, 2013, 04:08:37 AM
Afternoon Monleys ::HelloKitty::  I just spent over an hour and a half getting tickets for youngest son to go to see George Strait in Feb. of next year in California.  ::MonkeyCool::  What started out as 70 bucks a seat ended up 125 a seat plus all the fees. These were in the nose bleed section. They went up to 1200 for on the floor.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: He has them and I will mail them out tomorrow.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  He called me from work and ask if I could do it. I can't believe they were almost sold out and they just went on sale at 8 California time.

Wow! You are an amazing Mom.  I hope your children realize how very lucky they are to have you!

     ::MonkeyKiss:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 29, 2013, 04:26:45 AM
Tevye...sorry u lost your job! Are u gonna look for another one or stay home?

Morning monkeys!

Brandi, let us know how your haircut looks.

Well, just got home and I am so pleased! Getting all that long hair off me did wonders, and the gal who did my hair was great. The gal next to me working on another person said, "That took 10 years off of you!" Then my stylist said, "We should have taken a before and after shot." She's right.

I love it. She layered it and gave me back my side-swept bangs, and it looks full and like I have lots more hair. I'll be going back in 7 weeks to get it trimmed. Gonna try to keep this one maintained this time ;-)

Thanks for asking!

Brandi, your hair sounds beautiful.  Lucky you that you had such a wonderful outcome.  Wish we could see it, but I am going to have to be satisfied looking at it through my mind's eye.

     :thumright:



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 29, 2013, 04:49:45 AM
Good morning,
Well, I have a wedding today at the beach (going to spend the night), then finally headed for the mountains.
So looking forward to getting away.
Blessings to all of you.  Have been reading!

Have a wonderful time!

    ::MonkeyBike::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 29, 2013, 04:51:39 AM
Had very sad news this week. Found out my cousin lost two of his granddaughters and grandson is in critical condition. From a horrific car accident, Another young man in the car has died and man in the truck they hit died.  From what the report says the kids weren't wearing their seat belts.  Why do kids thing it wont happen to me. 2 others are in critical condition as well.  So very sad. Haven't been able to get a hold of my cousin.  ::MonkeyTears::

Thanks Babs for your help finding the info we did find.

I am so very sorry, Green Eyes.  My heart goes out to you and everyone who loved them.  Prayers for all of you.

   ::MonkeyTears::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on September 29, 2013, 06:51:33 AM
Tevye

Sorry about the firing but I am also sending the stink eye their way. You deserve a rest and doing something for yourself. My suggestion is taking grandson and going to the cabin and working on it at your leisure. The season is changing and will it be relaxing. Keeping you in my thoughts.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 29, 2013, 08:29:19 AM
4 Donks, you rock! Way to kick it! I'm so happy for your good news  ::MonkeySlide::

I'm saying prayers for all the Monks (especially Trim..but just so I might get a biscuit). And I have lots of time, as last Friday, I was fired from my job. Not gonna pretty it up and say laid off, discharged, let go. Nope, I was flat out "leave your keys on your desk, get your stuff (and we'll have someone with you at all times to make sure you don't destroy/take anything) and get the hell out" fired. Ouch! That does leave a mark!

but, I am catching up on sorely needed sleep, like, 4 years of not enough sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm not bitter. I'm adjusting. There is only one person there that I'm mad at, and she didn't do the actual firing (but she so set it up!) so I will not speak of her (except to cast the virtual stink-eye her way!)

And the icing on the cake? Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us while his parents work out of town. He has informed my that I no longer have an excuse to have such a messy room! I almost got grounded the other day because I hadn't worked in my room...was saved by the fact that I cleaned the kitchen and made supper!

I hope all that are sick are feeling better, all hair becomes stronger, and ya'll have a good weekend.

Sunny beach!  Do they know who you are?  I am sorry, Tevye that you almost got grounded, you better shape up.  As for your former employer, you obviously need to work for someone that has more discerning taste.  Did you have any hint that this was going to happen?  <Pause so I can throw a stink-eye her way also>.  If it helps, anyone I know who has found themselves in the situation you are in now ended up getting a better job than the former one.  Best of luck on your search for another desk to put your boots under.

    ::CowboySmiley::


Awww, Bearly, thanks! All the stink-eyes are helping. As for a new desk...I'm just gonna take a break for awhile. And yeah, I had a feeling it was coming. Let's just say that a lawsuit wouldn't be out of the question.I mean, it's in my blood, right?

Oh, and I was able to show the grandson cleaner areas in my room, so I avoided groundation for the weekend! Hope you're doing OK.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I had extra words



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on September 29, 2013, 08:34:42 AM
Tevye

Sorry about the firing but I am also sending the stink eye their way. You deserve a rest and doing something for yourself. My suggestion is taking grandson and going to the cabin and working on it at your leisure. The season is changing and will it be relaxing. Keeping you in my thoughts.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

4 Donks, I'm so glad you are here to comment!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think of you so often, and pray for you.

Son #2 (this grandson's dad) will be home this week. He has all kinds of plans on how to get the cabin ready so I can move there. I'm so proud of my boys and their willingness to help. And yeah, a break does sound awfully good.

You keep getting stronger.

Oh, and thanks for the stink-eye!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on September 29, 2013, 09:07:54 AM
4 Donks, you rock! Way to kick it! I'm so happy for your good news  ::MonkeySlide::

I'm saying prayers for all the Monks (especially Trim..but just so I might get a biscuit). And I have lots of time, as last Friday, I was fired from my job. Not gonna pretty it up and say laid off, discharged, let go. Nope, I was flat out "leave your keys on your desk, get your stuff (and we'll have someone with you at all times to make sure you don't destroy/take anything) and get the hell out" fired. Ouch! That does leave a mark!

but, I am catching up on sorely needed sleep, like, 4 years of not enough sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm not bitter. I'm adjusting. There is only one person there that I'm mad at, and she didn't do the actual firing (but she so set it up!) so I will not speak of her (except to cast the virtual stink-eye her way!)

And the icing on the cake? Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us while his parents work out of town. He has informed my that I no longer have an excuse to have such a messy room! I almost got grounded the other day because I hadn't worked in my room...was saved by the fact that I cleaned the kitchen and made supper!

I hope all that are sick are feeling better, all hair becomes stronger, and ya'll have a good weekend.

So sorry Tevye - it is thier loss.Some bosses do not know what they have. Have fun with Grandson. They grow up so fast that you have to enjoy every minute when they are young.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on September 29, 2013, 11:23:55 AM
Just scrolling and trolling... ::HelloKitty::

Been reading back and catching up.  Brought Chubbie to the beach for a long weekend.  My youngest daughter came too - to study here where it is quiet.

Left The Criminal at home.  She was staring out the front door window at us as we drove off...

I'm not sure if I was sad or thought it was funny!?

Thinking about all of you- wont try to name everyone but I do think of all of you and wish all of you the best - whether it is a trying time or a happy time for y'all!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 30, 2013, 10:38:45 AM
4 Donks, you rock! Way to kick it! I'm so happy for your good news  ::MonkeySlide::

I'm saying prayers for all the Monks (especially Trim..but just so I might get a biscuit). And I have lots of time, as last Friday, I was fired from my job. Not gonna pretty it up and say laid off, discharged, let go. Nope, I was flat out "leave your keys on your desk, get your stuff (and we'll have someone with you at all times to make sure you don't destroy/take anything) and get the hell out" fired. Ouch! That does leave a mark!

but, I am catching up on sorely needed sleep, like, 4 years of not enough sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm not bitter. I'm adjusting. There is only one person there that I'm mad at, and she didn't do the actual firing (but she so set it up!) so I will not speak of her (except to cast the virtual stink-eye her way!)

And the icing on the cake? Our 10 yr old grandson is staying with us while his parents work out of town. He has informed my that I no longer have an excuse to have such a messy room! I almost got grounded the other day because I hadn't worked in my room...was saved by the fact that I cleaned the kitchen and made supper!

I hope all that are sick are feeling better, all hair becomes stronger, and ya'll have a good weekend.

Sunny beach!  Do they know who you are?  I am sorry, Tevye that you almost got grounded, you better shape up.  As for your former employer, you obviously need to work for someone that has more discerning taste.  Did you have any hint that this was going to happen?  <Pause so I can also throw a stink-eye her way also>.  If it helps, anyone I know who has found themselves in the situation you are in now ended up getting a better job then the former one.  Best of luck on your search for another desk to put your boots under.

    ::CowboySmiley::


Awww, Bearly, thanks! All the stink-eyes are helping. As for a new desk...I'm just gonna take a break for awhile. And yeah, I had a feeling it was coming. Let's just say that a lawsuit wouldn't be out of the question.I mean, it's in my blood, right?

Oh, and I was able to show the grandson cleaner areas in my room, so I avoided groundation for the weekend! Hope you're doing OK.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Your break is long overdue!  <Bathing her in stink eyes.>  I think now is the perfect time for you to spend some time in your lovely corner of the world and do whatever your heart leads you to.  You have been pushing yourself for a long time.  Now you have reached the top of this hill and it's time to coast along.  Wishing you many happy days in your cabin.  

Things are crazy here, but just the usual crazy.

   "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 30, 2013, 12:20:20 PM
Just scrolling and trolling... ::HelloKitty::

Been reading back and catching up.  Brought Chubbie to the beach for a long weekend.  My youngest daughter came too - to study here where it is quiet.

Left The Criminal at home.  She was staring out the front door window at us as we drove off...

I'm not sure if I was sad or thought it was funny!?

Thinking about all of you- wont try to name everyone but I do think of all of you and wish all of you the best - whether it is a trying time or a happy time for y'all!

Hi Cadi!

   "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2013, 12:26:43 AM
Hi Bearly ::HelloKitty::   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2013, 12:28:57 AM
Just scrolling and trolling... ::HelloKitty::

Been reading back and catching up.  Brought Chubbie to the beach for a long weekend.  My youngest daughter came too - to study here where it is quiet.

Left The Criminal at home.  She was staring out the front door window at us as we drove off...

I'm not sure if I was sad or thought it was funny!?

Thinking about all of you- wont try to name everyone but I do think of all of you and wish all of you the best - whether it is a trying time or a happy time for y'all!

Hi Caddy ::HelloKitty::  Hope you had a nice long week end at the beach. And had a safe trip home.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 01, 2013, 02:37:26 PM
 ::MonkeyBike:: Hey monkeys,hugs to everyone.  ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 01, 2013, 02:40:40 PM
Tevye,her new rake...in the wilderness.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524504_546649028723322_1124326809_n.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 01, 2013, 03:19:09 PM
Tevye,her new rake...in the wilderness.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524504_546649028723322_1124326809_n.jpg)

I am on my way to Tevye's!

LOL ... too funny.

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2013, 03:20:48 PM
Save me a couple it will take me a little longer to get there Brandi.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2013, 03:22:11 PM
Magic Eyes How are you doing? Been thinking about you. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 01, 2013, 03:58:38 PM
Magic Eyes How are you doing? Been thinking about you. ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh, I miss her so much!

 ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2013, 04:27:03 PM
Magic Eyes How are you doing? Been thinking about you. ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh, I miss her so much!

 ::MonkeyTears::

Me too Brandi ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on October 02, 2013, 07:08:43 AM
Tevye,her new rake...in the wilderness.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524504_546649028723322_1124326809_n.jpg)
Hey, it's our new redneck BBQ!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on October 02, 2013, 07:09:49 AM
Tevye,her new rake...in the wilderness.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524504_546649028723322_1124326809_n.jpg)

I am on my way to Tevye's!

LOL ... too funny.

 ::MonkeyDance::
Friday night BBQ...bring your own rake!  ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 02, 2013, 09:11:15 AM
Hi Bearly ::HelloKitty::   ::MonkeyHeart::


Hi Beautiful Green Eyes!

      ::MonkeyKiss:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 02, 2013, 09:12:30 AM
::MonkeyBike:: Hey monkeys,hugs to everyone.  ::HelloKitty::

Hi Trimmy!

     ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 02, 2013, 09:16:26 AM
Tevye,her new rake...in the wilderness.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524504_546649028723322_1124326809_n.jpg)

I am on my way to Tevye's!

LOL ... too funny.

 ::MonkeyDance::
Friday night BBQ...bring your own rake!  ::MonkeyJnBox::

    ::MonkeyBike:: ::MonkeyShovel:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyBike::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on October 02, 2013, 11:46:23 AM
GE...sorry about the loss of your family members...that is rough.

Brandi..I love that style haircut. One of my all time favorite looks.

Hi to everyone !


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on October 02, 2013, 06:28:55 PM
 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: I bet CC is just cryin' his eyes out about the Gov't shutdown. Yep, I bet a golf towel is helping him get over the pain.   ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 02, 2013, 07:05:21 PM
::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: I bet CC is just cryin' his eyes out about the Gov't shutdown. Yep, I bet a golf towel is helping him get over the pain.   ::MonkeyDevil::

I think you are absolutely right!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Image14-1.png~original)

P.S. Hi Cookie!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 03, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/03/20805397-us-capitol-placed-on-lockdown?lite
U.S. Capitol placed on lockdown
By Michael O'Brien, NBC News

The United States Capitol was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after shots were fired in the vicinity of the chamber. At least one Capitol Police officer was injured, officials said
<snipped>


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 03, 2013, 06:36:34 PM
http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/03/20805397-us-capitol-placed-on-lockdown?lite
U.S. Capitol placed on lockdown
By Michael O'Brien, NBC News

The United States Capitol was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after shots were fired in the vicinity of the chamber. At least one Capitol Police officer was injured, officials said
<snipped>

She had a child in her car. So sad.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 04, 2013, 01:14:27 PM
Happy Friday monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyFootball::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 04, 2013, 01:20:21 PM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/558279_548889551832603_1854597296_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 04, 2013, 02:29:14 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on October 04, 2013, 04:49:35 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

Hope you are doing well.

Going to see my college daughter this weekend.  Gotta make tailgate food.

Hate to cook but love to eat.  Ha ha

Storm Karen headed to Alabama but hopefully it will just be lots of rain.  No wind.

I don't think any of us Alabama monkey  rednecks live near the coast, do you?

Have a nice weekend- got the dentist on Monday. ::MonkeyShocked::

Chubs and the Criminal


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on October 05, 2013, 07:13:36 AM
Back from a trip to the mountains.  Wonderful!
Will try to catch up this weekend -- funeral today, baptism tomorrow.
Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 05, 2013, 11:27:11 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

Hope you are doing well.

Going to see my college daughter this weekend.  Gotta make tailgate food.

Hate to cook but love to eat.  Ha ha

Storm Karen headed to Alabama but hopefully it will just be lots of rain.  No wind.

I don't think any of us Alabama monkey  rednecks live near the coast, do you?

Have a nice weekend- got the dentist on Monday. ::MonkeyShocked::

Chubs and the Criminal


Hi Caddy ::HelloKitty::

I am doing okay. Thanks for asking. Hope you have a great time with daughter this week end. Prayers for all that are in the path of Karen.  Having our first fall day today. Only going to be in the 60's. Then back up to the 80's.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 05, 2013, 11:28:37 AM
Back from a trip to the mountains.  Wonderful!
Will try to catch up this weekend -- funeral today, baptism tomorrow.
Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::

Morning Sister  Glad you made it back safe and had a wonderful time.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on October 05, 2013, 06:10:57 PM
Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

So many of you are going through transitions and may the Lord will be with you.  Some have lost dear family members, friends, and pets.  Some jobs.  Some health issues. 

I have not been posting much lately but I do read here often.  It's a great outlet for frustration and support, as we all need that at times in our lives.  I've met many wonderful monkeys here and even married one on a dare by Green Eyes, Babs, and Bearly.  Muffy refused to be be Maid of Honor, as I couldn't track dowm Dolce or Always 1.

Married life with JSM has been wonderful for the past 3 years (almost).  Respect and trust is foremost in any realtionship, as we have, and many of you do also.  So is a sense of humor (note to mods who haven't banned me recently).

I wish JSM would log in more often, when she's not restrained, and fill you in on her life and give you all words of encourangement and a listening ear (I was praciticng painting so I cut off one of her ears).

So.....  hope all are well.  Most stop posting as my dad just called that my mon busted her hip
 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 05, 2013, 07:56:49 PM
CC  What a wonderful post.  ::MonkeyKiss:: We do miss you and JSM. So sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers for a speeding recovery.   ::MonkeyAngel::

How was your wonderful Texas weather today. We had lots of thunder & Lightening with wind & rain.  Lost power for a little bit while trying to cook dinner.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 05, 2013, 09:15:08 PM
CC - hope you get to go back to work Monday.  We would all like to see both of you post more often. 

Sorry to hear about your MOM!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on October 05, 2013, 09:33:19 PM
Hey ya' CC!   :smt006  Say "hi" to JSM for me!  I'm glad to hear married life is agreeing with you.  I miss hearing about Patton and Ruby.  I'm sorry to hear your Mom hurt her hip.  I hope the doctors can help make her comfortable as she recovers.   ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on October 05, 2013, 10:25:07 PM
CC - hope you get to go back to work Monday.  We would all like to see both of you post more often. 

Sorry to hear about your MOM!
CC says he isn't one of the ones called back yet!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 06, 2013, 12:07:10 AM
CC - hope you get to go back to work Monday.  We would all like to see both of you post more often. 

Sorry to hear about your MOM!
CC says he isn't one of the ones called back yet!

That's too bad, I was hoping he got called back.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 06, 2013, 04:31:11 AM
Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

So many of you are going through transitions and may the Lord will be with you.  Some have lost dear family members, friends, and pets.  Some jobs.  Some health issues. 

I have not been posting much lately but I do read here often.  It's a great outlet for frustration and support, as we all need that at times in our lives.  I've met many wonderful monkeys here and even married one on a dare by Green Eyes, Babs, and Bearly.  Muffy refused to be be Maid of Honor, as I couldn't track dowm Dolce or Always 1.

Married life with JSM has been wonderful for the past 3 years (almost).  Respect and trust is foremost in any realtionship, as we have, and many of you do also.  So is a sense of humor (note to mods who haven't banned me recently).

I wish JSM would log in more often, when she's not restrained, and fill you in on her life and give you all words of encourangement and a listening ear (I was praciticng painting so I cut off one of her ears).

So.....  hope all are well.  Most stop posting as my dad just called that my mon busted her hip
 

I am hoping that is a new dance move, but I am afraid it's not.  I hope she heals quickly, CC.  I chased JSM all the way to Florida and appeared just as she was going down the aisle, but alas, I could not talk her out of it.  I was just in time for the speak now or forever hold your peace, but CC had hired 2 strong men to tape my mouth shut and tie my hands in case I texted her in the middle of the ceremony.

Sister, welcome back!

Cadi, I took my Mom to the dentist this week, she is a regular there.  I love to go to the dentist.  He has the world's greatest hygienist and I love catching up with her.  I hope you have a good experience as well.

Hello, Monkeys!

   "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 06, 2013, 05:19:04 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Babs - Hope it is not still in the 90's.  I've had to have the heat on here!

G. E.  So glad you enjoyed your visit.  Now pamper yourself a bit, you hear!  Thanks for your
          prayers. 

Brandi - Thank you for thinking of us.

Bearly -  Our nursing homes seem very limited as to what they can do.  They have prescribed an anti-anxiety medication but he refuses his medications most of the time.  Same with the food as he thinks "they" are putting things in his food to keep him sedate him.

              Appreciate your prayers.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Sister -  Glad to hear you are feeling better.  Will watch for your news about your recent trip.

Northern Rose - How nice to see you.  Hope you and yours are well. 

4 Donks - Great to hear that you can swallow again and that you put on three pounds.  Continued progress and good health. 

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone. 

My bro had a procedure on his kidneys Friday.  He had a nephrostomy on both kidneys.  He was unaware when he went for a 'procedure' to drain his kidneys that he would have two bags.  SIL was present also when the procedure to drain the kidneys was explained to them and they are stunned they missed that part.   Back to nurses making home visits.
We will take my Mom to him on Sunday for two or three days, if he's well enough. Still no date certain for lung surgery.

Blessings to all.   ::MonkeyAngel::












Yes.  I understand.  Sometimes it helps if my Dad if they give him a sip of something before he takes his meds or if they give him some ice cream.  One nurse told me when he starts refusing his meds it is near the end.  Well, that was a year or so ago.  One time I asked him if he wanted fruit.  As I leave, the nurse comes in with his meds in applesauce.  First, he hates this, he would rather take it and not have it in applesauce, Second, he thought that was the fruit and was trying to say he wanted the fruit cup I give him.  So, sometimes it is a matter of something that is real.  The one nurse will say, your daughter wants you to take this.  Then he does it right away.   

The food looks terrible.  I take him to the cafeteria and get him real food that is soft to chew.  He eats it.  He also likes to pause for a while after he has eaten so much, then when he is ready, he will start again.  When he is in the lunch room with the aides, they won't let him pause because they think that means he is stopping, so he closes his mouth when they try to feed him.  It is just knowing your patient and asking why they don't want to do certain things.  If they cannot communicate, first thing is to find a way they can communicate, like make a board with what they need or want on it.  Or make several boards one with body parts and maybe a picture of ouch.  There are many sites that have picture communication on them.  You can laminate the pictures, cut them up, and put them on a page that can be put in a communication book.  Make sure you get some verbs on the page that would match.  Fr example, when Cubby could not talk I used Boardmaker and got pictures of body parts, you can use real or Boardmaker pictures.  Then on the top row I put ouch, open wide, fell, and other verbs that you may need to tell someone about your body.  I also put a page with crayons, pencils, scissors, etc. then the words I need, please, etc on that page.  I must have made 20 or so pages.  The problem I had is that people asked to borrow so many of the things I made, that eventually they did not get returned.  I wish there was a job that helped people communicate.  I would love to do this for others as it really helped facilitate communication and made for many less misunderstandings. 

I would love to help people communicate.  I have been able to do this (facilitate communication) in my real life with people who don't speak a word of English.  I asked someone setting a table to get me a box from under the counter to put the rest of my sandwich in when the waitress was not available.  When she got back, she asked me where I got the box from.  I told her the man that was setting tables.  She said he doesn't speak a word of English.  I was so used to gesticulating that I had no idea he did not speak English because we were able to communicate so well.  Anyway if this is not the problem, I hope you find a solution soon.  Is there anyone he totally trusts that could help him out?  Like I do for my Dad, even when I am not there?  If they say, "Can's Mom wants you to take this."  Will that help?  Wish I lived closer.  I am sure you have done everything you can think of.  Unfortunately, it comes along with many of the diseases.

So sorry, my friend, for your Mom and your family.  I know you all worry about her and your brother. 

   :smt056



Hi bearly.  Sorry to have taken so long to respond.  We went to visit my brother.
The factors you mention with regard to encouraging nursing home residents to eat are indeed very insightful and with your Dad, helpful.
I don't really know how to put this, but in the case of my Mom's husband he is very contrary.  It is his character not to do what others may ask or suggest to him.  Always was.  The
DofN told me that one brings their character with them into the dementia, and due to inhibitions being lowered, that character is often exacerbated. For instance, he is very rude with staff and nurses etc. and will not hesitate to tell them to "shove off"!   My Mom's ability to encourage him to take his pills, or do anything for that matter, is ineffective.  She is the last person he will 'listen' to.   The more they try to get him to eat, the more he balks.  My Mom suggested when he won't go to the dining room they take his tray to his room and quietly, and without saying a word, place it on his night table.  (We take him healthy snacks and drinks and place them there, and he eats that)  The other day the charge nurse told me she did this one day, and he ate his food.  Patting herself on the back, she spoke as though she had an epiphany and performed a miracle.  My Mom has had numerous calls from staff asking for suggestions.  I could not resist telling the woman my Mom has suggested they try this countless times to many nurses and staff.   This same charge nurse phoned my Mom one day,( knowing full well she lives out of town) and asked her if she could come in right away and get him away from the exit door. It would take two to three hours for me to get down to Mom's and bring her back to the nursing home, where I live, before she could appear. 
Anyway,  I'm showing my frustration, so I won't continue.

Your beautiful communication skills, your patience and problem solving are remarkable. 
Cub got the right Mama, there is no doubt.   ::MonkeyCheer4::

 ::MonkeyHeart::
 
   


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 06, 2013, 05:44:31 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Babs - Hope it is not still in the 90's.  I've had to have the heat on here!

G. E.  So glad you enjoyed your visit.  Now pamper yourself a bit, you hear!  Thanks for your
          prayers.  

Brandi - Thank you for thinking of us.

Bearly -  Our nursing homes seem very limited as to what they can do.  They have prescribed an anti-anxiety medication but he refuses his medications most of the time.  Same with the food as he thinks "they" are putting things in his food to keep him sedate him.

              Appreciate your prayers.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Sister -  Glad to hear you are feeling better.  Will watch for your news about your recent trip.

Northern Rose - How nice to see you.  Hope you and yours are well.  

4 Donks - Great to hear that you can swallow again and that you put on three pounds.  Continued progress and good health.  

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone.  

My bro had a procedure on his kidneys Friday.  He had a nephrostomy on both kidneys.  He was unaware when he went for a 'procedure' to drain his kidneys that he would have two bags.  SIL was present also when the procedure to drain the kidneys was explained to them and they are stunned they missed that part.   Back to nurses making home visits.
We will take my Mom to him on Sunday for two or three days, if he's well enough. Still no date certain for lung surgery.

Blessings to all.   ::MonkeyAngel::












When I was engaged, his Mom had a tube coming out of her back that I had to remove the bandage, clean around the port, irrigate it, and then re-bandage it every 2 days.  When she went to her DIL's house, the port would get infected and she would end up in the hospital.  This DIL was "too busy" to do it every 2 days.  She worked in the hospital drawing blood and was a supervisor in the lab.  One would think she would take great care of it since she knew of the consequences of bacteria, etc.  It used to drive me nuts, so I told her to just stay at our house and she did.  There were no more infections.  Is this what you are talking about that needs to be done?  Is he okay with that being done?  If not can your SIL learn how to do it once in a while until he gets used to their procedures?  

You, your brother, and your Mom and her husband are in my prayers.  I know you are giving it your all, especially Mom.

Today is the block party at my Dad's.  I promised a friend that I would go and watch her Zumba class.  Gotta run.  Take care.   I really wish I could help you out.

   ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



 "teddybear2::  Yes, bearly, the procedure sounds the same except it is done daily.  My sil did it for the first time on Wednesday.  He had a bilateral nephrostomy.  He will have to have this procedure done again at the end of the month to change the tubes.  Hopefully, because there is now a pathway, it will be easier for him.  Lung surgery is scheduled for Nov. 8th.

Zumba class?  Bet your friend was happy to see you.  Did you enjoy it?

xoxo can.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 06, 2013, 05:46:37 PM
Had very sad news this week. Found out my cousin lost two of his granddaughters and grandson is in critical condition. From a horrific car accident, Another young man in the car has died and man in the truck they hit died.  From what the report says the kids weren't wearing their seat belts.  Why do kids thing it wont happen to me. 2 others are in critical condition as well.  So very sad. Haven't been able to get a hold of my cousin.  ::MonkeyTears::

Thanks Babs for your help finding the info we did find.

So sorry to hear of this awful tragedy GE.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 06, 2013, 05:50:27 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

Hope you are doing well.

Going to see my college daughter this weekend.  Gotta make tailgate food.

Hate to cook but love to eat.  Ha ha

Storm Karen headed to Alabama but hopefully it will just be lots of rain.  No wind.

I don't think any of us Alabama monkey  rednecks live near the coast, do you?

Have a nice weekend- got the dentist on Monday. ::MonkeyShocked::

Chubs and the Criminal

Hope you enjoyed your weekend with your daughter.  How was the food?!  ::jeep3::  ::piggy:: ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 06, 2013, 06:17:27 PM
Can so sorry you are feeling so frustrated. Continued prayers for you all. All I can say is take it one day at a time.  There are no easy fixes when a family member has dementia.

So glad you got to see your brother. I have been thinking about you and him. You are all in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 06, 2013, 06:22:55 PM
Had very sad news this week. Found out my cousin lost two of his granddaughters and grandson is in critical condition. From a horrific car accident, Another young man in the car has died and man in the truck they hit died.  From what the report says the kids weren't wearing their seat belts.  Why do kids thing it wont happen to me. 2 others are in critical condition as well.  So very sad. Haven't been able to get a hold of my cousin.  ::MonkeyTears::

Thanks Babs for your help finding the info we did find.

So sorry to hear of this awful tragedy GE.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 

Thank You Can ::MonkeyHeart:: 


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 06, 2013, 08:22:51 PM


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Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on October 06, 2013, 09:13:26 PM
CC - hope you get to go back to work Monday.  We would all like to see both of you post more often. 

Sorry to hear about your MOM!
CC says he isn't one of the ones called back yet!

That's too bad, I was hoping he got called back.
CC update...........He says he got called back........ah there goes the golf game!


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on October 07, 2013, 08:43:27 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

Hope you are doing well.

Going to see my college daughter this weekend.  Gotta make tailgate food.

Hate to cook but love to eat.  Ha ha

Storm Karen headed to Alabama but hopefully it will just be lots of rain.  No wind.

I don't think any of us Alabama monkey  rednecks live near the coast, do you?

Have a nice weekend- got the dentist on Monday. ::MonkeyShocked::

Chubs and the Criminal

Hope you enjoyed your weekend with your daughter.  How was the food?!  ::jeep3::  ::piggy:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hey!!  The food was awesome and plentiful.  The day was perfect - not too hot and the girls set up tents in a shady area near town where we could people watch too.  They had it all planned as to who would bring what.  A smart, remarkable group of young ladies!

Back to the grind today - and the dreaded dentist appointment...


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 07, 2013, 12:34:20 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

Hope you are doing well.

Going to see my college daughter this weekend.  Gotta make tailgate food.

Hate to cook but love to eat.  Ha ha

Storm Karen headed to Alabama but hopefully it will just be lots of rain.  No wind.

I don't think any of us Alabama monkey  rednecks live near the coast, do you?

Have a nice weekend- got the dentist on Monday. ::MonkeyShocked::

Chubs and the Criminal

Hope you enjoyed your weekend with your daughter.  How was the food?!  ::jeep3::  ::piggy:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hey!!  The food was awesome and plentiful.  The day was perfect - not too hot and the girls set up tents in a shady area near town where we could people watch too.  They had it all planned as to who would bring what.  A smart, remarkable group of young ladies!

Back to the grind today - and the dreaded dentist appointment...

Sounds like a great weekend, cadillac.

Good luck at the dentist!

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/dentist-monkey.gif~original)


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Post by: trimmonthelake on October 07, 2013, 03:34:45 PM


Check out these photos.  They are amazing!  This one is cute, but many of them will leave you with a sense of wonder and awe and gratitude that there is such a thing as a computer that those of us who may be homebound, without funds for a vacation, sick, disabled, or merely afraid to get on a plane can visit without leaving our homes.  Enjoy!

http://onebigphoto.com/onion-owl/

 

I like the underwater crystal cave!  ::rhino::  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: 4 Donks on October 07, 2013, 04:17:08 PM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/4afce200-aeee-4ebe-90bd-c23adab73854_zpsc98d479e.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/4afce200-aeee-4ebe-90bd-c23adab73854_zpsc98d479e.jpg.html)

Trimm this car is for you.   ::MonkeyFootball::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 07, 2013, 07:47:59 PM
Can so sorry you are feeling so frustrated. Continued prayers for you all. All I can say is take it one day at a time.  There are no easy fixes when a family member has dementia.

So glad you got to see your brother. I have been thinking about you and him. You are all in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Bless your heart Green Eyes. xoxo


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Post by: can on October 07, 2013, 07:51:44 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all who are in need for them. Hope everyone has a great day.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

Hope you are doing well.

Going to see my college daughter this weekend.  Gotta make tailgate food.

Hate to cook but love to eat.  Ha ha

Storm Karen headed to Alabama but hopefully it will just be lots of rain.  No wind.

I don't think any of us Alabama monkey  rednecks live near the coast, do you?

Have a nice weekend- got the dentist on Monday. ::MonkeyShocked::

Chubs and the Criminal

Hope you enjoyed your weekend with your daughter.  How was the food?!  ::jeep3::  ::piggy:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hey!!  The food was awesome and plentiful.  The day was perfect - not too hot and the girls set up tents in a shady area near town where we could people watch too.  They had it all planned as to who would bring what.  A smart, remarkable group of young ladies!

Back to the grind today - and the dreaded dentist appointment...

Dentist appointment behind you now.  Hope all was o.k. and you are good until your next checkup.

How lovely that your daughter has friends as you describe.  Glad your day was perfect.  Can't ask for better than that!


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Post by: can on October 07, 2013, 07:54:12 PM
Sister,  computer shut down the other day when I wanted to tell you how pleased I was to hear you got to the mountains.  Waiting to hear all about it.   ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on October 08, 2013, 12:24:31 PM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/4afce200-aeee-4ebe-90bd-c23adab73854_zpsc98d479e.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/4afce200-aeee-4ebe-90bd-c23adab73854_zpsc98d479e.jpg.html)

Trimm this car is for you.   ::MonkeyFootball::

Hey 4Donks!  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyFootball:: ::MonkeySlide::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 09, 2013, 02:32:05 AM
Good Evening Monkeys or a very early Good Morning.

Hope every ones doing well. Continued prayers for all in need. So glad to hear CC is back to work.

That Sister had a safe trip. Waiting ti hear all about it.

Caddy sounds like your visit with daughter was wonderful.

4Donks so glad to see you post. Miss the stories about all your fur babies.

Bearly  Loved the link you posted. The pictures were awesome.

Can Your Welcome.

Brandi hope you are still doing well. Love when you post your art work.

Trimm How are thing going? Good thing I don't live closer I love biscuits.



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Post by: Sister on October 09, 2013, 12:33:17 PM
Now I have a cold and throwing up when I sit up.
Never a dull moment!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 09, 2013, 01:19:02 PM
Now I have a cold and throwing up when I sit up.
Never a dull moment!
 ::germanshep::

Seems I am having to dust off and display this image too often, Sister!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/get-well.png~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 09, 2013, 01:36:53 PM
Now I have a cold and throwing up when I sit up.
Never a dull moment!
 ::germanshep::

Seems I am having to dust off and display this image too often, Sister!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/get-well.png~original)


Get Well Soon Sister


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 09, 2013, 02:30:35 PM
Good Evening Monkeys or a very early Good Morning.

Hope every ones doing well. Continued prayers for all in need. So glad to hear CC is back to work.

That Sister had a safe trip. Waiting ti hear all about it.

Caddy sounds like your visit with daughter was wonderful.

4Donks so glad to see you post. Miss the stories about all your fur babies.

Bearly  Loved the link you posted. The pictures were awesome.

Can Your Welcome.

Brandi hope you are still doing well. Love when you post your art work.

Trimm How are thing going? Good thing I don't live closer I love biscuits.


Hey GreenEyes!  ::MonkeyDance:: Doing okay,just working and sleeping.....i got plenty of biscuits.   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::piggy::.


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 09, 2013, 09:29:45 PM
Good Evening Monkeys or a very early Good Morning.

Hope every ones doing well. Continued prayers for all in need. So glad to hear CC is back to work.

That Sister had a safe trip. Waiting ti hear all about it.

Caddy sounds like your visit with daughter was wonderful.

4Donks so glad to see you post. Miss the stories about all your fur babies.

Bearly  Loved the link you posted. The pictures were awesome.

Can Your Welcome.

Brandi hope you are still doing well. Love when you post your art work.

Trimm How are thing going? Good thing I don't live closer I love biscuits.


Hey GreenEyes!  ::MonkeyDance:: Doing okay,just working and sleeping.....i got plenty of biscuits.   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::piggy::.

Glad you are doing okay. Yum biscuits and honey biscuits and jam, biscuits and butter. I would really look like  ::piggy:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 10, 2013, 02:03:15 PM
 ::MonkeyBike::  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 10, 2013, 08:41:55 PM
I changed the name of this thread  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 10, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
I changed the name of this thread  ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on October 10, 2013, 09:15:28 PM
I changed the name of this thread  ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 10, 2013, 09:43:08 PM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/JSMMISSING_zps30515c6c.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on October 11, 2013, 12:09:22 AM
 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Klaas I hope your thread change works and we hear from JSM.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 11, 2013, 12:38:56 AM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/JSMMISSING_zps30515c6c.jpg)

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on October 12, 2013, 12:06:46 PM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/JSMMISSING_zps30515c6c.jpg)

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::
  ::MonkeyFootball::  ::MonkeyHaHa::  ::MonkeyHaHa:: I'm here, just haven't been on the computer. Waiting on CC to get home with Patton, then off to golf. I will catch up as soon as we get back.

Please remember the dead and survivors of the USS Cole terrorist attack 17 years ago today  ::MonkeyTears:: Especially a kid from Ennis Timothy Gauna.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 12, 2013, 02:50:23 PM
It worked!   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 12, 2013, 03:47:32 PM
St. Patrick's Day ?!?!

 ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on October 12, 2013, 04:06:08 PM
It worked!   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDevil::
  ::MonkeyJnBox:: Yep!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on October 12, 2013, 04:06:42 PM
St. Patrick's Day ?!?!

 ::MonkeyEek::
  ::MonkeyKiss:: Brandi can you dress him up for fall???


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on October 12, 2013, 04:07:35 PM
I STINK!!! Going to take a bath and get back on here. Stupid golf was supposed to be fall weather, but it was humidity of 95 degrees.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on October 12, 2013, 04:58:43 PM
I STINK!!! Going to take a bath and get back on here. Stupid golf was supposed to be fall weather, but it was humidity of 95 degrees.


Thought I smelled something.      ::MonkeyHaHa::

Good to see you.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 12, 2013, 05:24:43 PM
I STINK!!! Going to take a bath and get back on here. Stupid golf was supposed to be fall weather, but it was humidity of 95 degrees.


It's humid and yucky for sure. Hi JSM ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 12, 2013, 08:17:54 PM
St. Patrick's Day ?!?!

 ::MonkeyEek::
  ::MonkeyKiss:: Brandi can you dress him up for fall???

Of course I can ;-)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 12, 2013, 08:51:29 PM
St. Patrick's Day ?!?!

 ::MonkeyEek::
  ::MonkeyKiss:: Brandi can you dress him up for fall???

Of course I can ;-)

Here's a quick one. Patton taking an Autumn stroll:

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/AUTUMN/2013/Animation1.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 13, 2013, 04:06:02 PM
Oh no!

Is JSM MIA again?

 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 13, 2013, 04:17:43 PM
St. Patrick's Day ?!?!

 ::MonkeyEek::
  ::MonkeyKiss:: Brandi can you dress him up for fall???

Of course I can ;-)

Here's a quick one. Patton taking an Autumn stroll:

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/AUTUMN/2013/Animation1.gif~original)

How cute Brandi ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 13, 2013, 04:20:11 PM
Oh no!

Is JSM MIA again?

 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Maybe her & CC are finishing their golf game from yesterday. Since it was so hot and humid. Today is about 20 degrees cooler and cloudy.  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on October 13, 2013, 05:37:50 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.  As you can see below, JSM is not MIA.  She's sleeping on the couch with Ruby watching Twilight Zone episodes.

Annulment of my 1st marriage is moving along.  Must pay $300 this coming Wednesday for a 2 hour psychological exam to see if I was insane when I first got married or insane now.   ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/BB6627D5-49EB-463E-97D1-AB7C8DAB1BF4-5335-0000081BDAD4411A_zpsfd58f2fb.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/BB6627D5-49EB-463E-97D1-AB7C8DAB1BF4-5335-0000081BDAD4411A_zpsfd58f2fb.jpg.html)

Pr


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 13, 2013, 05:43:58 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.  As you can see below, JSM is not MIA.  She's sleeping on the couch with Ruby watching Twilight Zone episodes.

Annulment of my 1st marriage is moving along.  Must pay $300 this coming Wednesday for a 2 hour psychological exam to see if I was insane when I first got married or insane now.   ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/BB6627D5-49EB-463E-97D1-AB7C8DAB1BF4-5335-0000081BDAD4411A_zpsfd58f2fb.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/BB6627D5-49EB-463E-97D1-AB7C8DAB1BF4-5335-0000081BDAD4411A_zpsfd58f2fb.jpg.html)

Pr

Yes and Yes, LOL  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on October 13, 2013, 05:54:00 PM

 They're coming to take me away, Ha-ha
They're coming to take me away, Ho-ho
Hee-hee-haa-haa
To the funny farm
Where life is beautiful all the time
And I'll be happy to see those
Nice young men in their clean white coats and
They're coming to take me away, ha-ha!

You thought it was a joke
and so you laughed, you laughed,
when I had said that losing you
 would make me flip my lid.
Right?
You know you laughed
I heard you laugh
You laughed, you laughed
and laughed and then you left but
Now you know I'm utterly mad

And

They're coming to take me away, ha-ha,
They're coming to take me away, ho-ho,
hee hee, haa haa
To the happy home
With trees and flowers and chirping birds
And basket-weavers who sit and smile
And twiddle their thumbs and toes
And they're coming to take me away, ha-hahaha...

I cooked your food, I cleaned your house,
 And this is how you pay me back for
All my kind, unselfish, loving deeds,
 Hah?
Well you just wait, they'll find you yet
And when they do they'll put you in the ASPCA you mangey mutt!

And

They're coming to take me away, Ha-ha
They're coming to take me away, Ho-ho
Hee-hee-haa-haa
To the funny farm
Where life is beautiful all the time
And I'll be happy to see those
Nice young men in their clean white coats and
They're coming to take me away, ha-ha!

To the happy home
With trees and flowers and chirping birds
And basket-weavers who sit and smile
And twiddle their thumbs and toes
And they're coming to take me away, ha-hahaha...

To the funny farm
Where life is beautiful all the time
And I'll be happy to see.....


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 13, 2013, 06:03:48 PM
CC  You are a  ::MonkeyHaHa:: And don't you check your mail?  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on October 13, 2013, 06:14:56 PM
CC  You are a  ::MonkeyHaHa:: And don't you check your mail?  ::MonkeyWink::

Sorry GE.  Been giving updates on FB.  Ma is in inpatient rehab for the next 4-8 weeks depending on how well she does repairing her busted femur.  Hope the rehab staff can stand her for that long.   ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 13, 2013, 06:40:15 PM
CC  You are a  ::MonkeyHaHa:: And don't you check your mail?  ::MonkeyWink::

Sorry GE.  Been giving updates on FB.  Ma is in inpatient rehab for the next 4-8 weeks depending on how well she does repairing her busted femur.  Hope the rehab staff can stand her for that long.   ::monkeywine2::

Glad she is in rehab and prayers she heals fast.  Hopefully she will do her therapy. Prayers for her  I am sure the staff can get her to do what is needed.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 13, 2013, 07:42:51 PM
Thanks for the update on JSM, CC.

Hope your mom does well in rehab.

And ... good luck with that psychological exam. LOL

*Brandi giggles

 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on October 14, 2013, 10:16:04 AM
Hi all.
Mom is visiting from Yakima Wa. We are on our way to O'hare to fly down to Memphis. We have relatives there. Tomorrow we go to Graceland to Elvis house.
Hope everyone is doing well. My world is groovy.
Wish our government would get their Shite together. Really I wish they all would resign or at least get booted out...


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 14, 2013, 10:21:03 AM
Hi all.
Mom is visiting from Yakima Wa. We are on our way to O'hare to fly down to Memphis. We have relatives there. Tomorrow we go to Graceland to Elvis house.
Hope everyone is doing well. My world is groovy.
Wish our government would get their Shite together. Really I wish they all would resign or at least get booted out...

Gee Cookie Daughter was in Memphis Friday & Sat. Went to Graceland on Friday. Then went to Nashville. Have fun and a safe trip.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 14, 2013, 01:12:28 PM
Oh no!

Is JSM MIA again?

 ::MonkeyDevil::

I think so!  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 14, 2013, 01:35:28 PM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/431794_500302523357973_191772025_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 14, 2013, 08:39:55 PM
Don't miss tonights show at 9pm ET

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer101413_zpsda1d0437.png)

Click on the link below to listen:


http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 15, 2013, 01:24:46 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued Prayers for all Monkeys in need.  Having a lazy day. Youngest grandson went home last night after having him here with us for 5 days. He didn't want to go home when mom stopped to get him.  ::MonkeyWink:: 

Hope every body is having a good day.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 15, 2013, 05:49:01 PM
 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyTongue::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 15, 2013, 06:04:15 PM
::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyTongue::

 ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on October 15, 2013, 11:02:17 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 15, 2013, 11:26:17 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Good for you 4Donks  ::MonkeyDance::    Did we get to see a picture? I am sure it will safe you lots in gas.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on October 16, 2013, 06:46:23 AM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Congrats on the car! The doggies will get special mom time when you take them - which will make the others nuts I am sure!


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on October 16, 2013, 07:39:27 PM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Still have a cold and can hardly talk.  Some would call that an answer to prayer.
The trip to the mountains was very nice -- lots of fall colors, warmish days, cool evenings.  Was going to ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain, have lunch at the nice restaurant, and ride back down -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to take a nice train ride through the mountains, over covered bridges, in the tunnels, have a nice lunch and come back  -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to go on a helicopter ride over some lakes -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going hiking in a national park -- they closed it the day before, God only knows when it will be open again.  I received 16 phone calls while I was away -- and no I am not the damn important.  So I stayed 2 extra days and disconnected my phone and did some walking in State Parks.  It was beautiful.
Last Sunday I am sitting on my deck with Belle and two women came walking down the road with two dogs, not on leash, Belle saw them and was ready to eat them up as they were in the yard (the dogs that is), and I grabbed her collar and hung on for dear life as my 66 lb. dog went into attack mode and I smashed my face in the wire/wooden gate on the deck and I now look like someone attacked me with a 2x4 and won (and it really hurts).
A funeral this weekend, a wedding renewal vows (after 10 years) . . . other than that . . .
But, we are blessed.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on October 16, 2013, 07:42:12 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
okay, just so you know -- I think jeeps are sexy as hell for women!!!
you and nut -- wow!
 ::jeep3::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 16, 2013, 09:44:39 PM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Still have a cold and can hardly talk.  Some would call that an answer to prayer.
The trip to the mountains was very nice -- lots of fall colors, warmish days, cool evenings.  Was going to ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain, have lunch at the nice restaurant, and ride back down -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to take a nice train ride through the mountains, over covered bridges, in the tunnels, have a nice lunch and come back  -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to go on a helicopter ride over some lakes -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going hiking in a national park -- they closed it the day before, God only knows when it will be open again.  I received 16 phone calls while I was away -- and no I am not the damn important.  So I stayed 2 extra days and disconnected my phone and did some walking in State Parks.  It was beautiful.
Last Sunday I am sitting on my deck with Belle and two women came walking down the road with two dogs, not on leash, Belle saw them and was ready to eat them up as they were in the yard (the dogs that is), and I grabbed her collar and hung on for dear life as my 66 lb. dog went into attack mode and I smashed my face in the wire/wooden gate on the deck and I now look like someone attacked me with a 2x4 and won (and it really hurts).
A funeral this weekend, a wedding renewal vows (after 10 years) . . . other than that . . .
But, we are blessed.
 ::germanshep::


Wow Sister sounds like your trip was something that would happen to me.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Well glad you stayed an extra two days. Sorry you hit your face on the post. You are all still in my prayers. Take care of your self. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 01:10:36 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on October 17, 2013, 03:36:06 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

Prayers for you and your family on the loss of David. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 04:07:15 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

Prayers for you and your family on the loss of David. ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank You 4Donks  Knowing his time here with us was limited doesn't make it any easier. I know his struggles are over which I am thankful for. I love all my nieces & nephews but David holds a special place in my heart. I am glad I got to talk to him on his birthday this pass Aug.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: theboyzmom on October 17, 2013, 07:45:32 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

I am so sorry. Nothing prepares you for the loss of a child - no matter that child's age. Prayers for all of you.


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Post by: cadillac on October 17, 2013, 08:27:04 AM
Prayers to you GE and your family.

I know you will miss him.

Take care.


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Post by: Sister on October 17, 2013, 08:39:48 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

So sorry for your loss -- yes, I am sure your brother is grieving so deeply.
You will be lifted to the Lord in my prayers.


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Post by: klaasend on October 17, 2013, 08:55:48 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

I'm so sorry for you loss GE  ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 17, 2013, 08:56:20 AM
No more golfing during the week for CC - time to get back to work!  ::MonkeyCool::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on October 17, 2013, 01:25:30 PM
Hi monkeys.  ::HelloKitty::

GreenEyes,sending hugs and prayers to you.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 04:49:52 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

I am so sorry. Nothing prepares you for the loss of a child - no matter that child's age. Prayers for all of you.

Thank You TBM  No you are never prepared to lose a child no matter what the age. Thank you for the prayers they mean a lot.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 04:53:20 PM
Prayers to you GE and your family.

I know you will miss him.

Take care.

Thank You Caddy for the prayers. They really do help. Yes I will miss him. But as my mom always told me as long as you keep them in your heart they are never really gone. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 04:58:16 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

So sorry for your loss -- yes, I am sure your brother is grieving so deeply.
You will be lifted to the Lord in my prayers.


Sister Thank you for the prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel:: They really are a comfort ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 17, 2013, 04:58:54 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/special/Image49a.png~original)


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Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 05:00:21 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

I'm so sorry for you loss GE  ::MonkeyTears::

Thank You Klaas.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 05:02:23 PM
Hi monkeys.  ::HelloKitty::

GreenEyes,sending hugs and prayers to you.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank You Trimm for the hugs and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel:: They help a lot


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 05:04:23 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/special/Image49a.png~original)


Thank You Brandi  ::MonkeyAngel:: Your card is beautiful and brings peace to my heart.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on October 17, 2013, 06:41:16 PM
Damn it.  Just tried to post what's going on and prayers for all and I got kicked out by trying to preview the post.  Gotta go feed the ducks.  Later

 ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 07:07:15 PM
Damn it.  Just tried to post what's going on and prayers for all and I got kicked out by trying to preview the post.  Gotta go feed the ducks.  Later

 ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Quack Quack  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 17, 2013, 07:08:28 PM
Damn it.  Just tried to post what's going on and prayers for all and I got kicked out by trying to preview the post.  Gotta go feed the ducks.  Later

 ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

You and JSM are in my prayers.   ::MonkeyHeart:: to you both


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 18, 2013, 10:10:55 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

So sorry to hear your sweet nephew has passed.  May he rest in peace.

Condolences to your brother.  His heart must be broken.

Love to you Greeneyes.  xoxo   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on October 18, 2013, 10:25:05 AM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Still have a cold and can hardly talk.  Some would call that an answer to prayer.
The trip to the mountains was very nice -- lots of fall colors, warmish days, cool evenings.  Was going to ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain, have lunch at the nice restaurant, and ride back down -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to take a nice train ride through the mountains, over covered bridges, in the tunnels, have a nice lunch and come back  -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to go on a helicopter ride over some lakes -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going hiking in a national park -- they closed it the day before, God only knows when it will be open again.  I received 16 phone calls while I was away -- and no I am not the damn important.  So I stayed 2 extra days and disconnected my phone and did some walking in State Parks.  It was beautiful.
Last Sunday I am sitting on my deck with Belle and two women came walking down the road with two dogs, not on leash, Belle saw them and was ready to eat them up as they were in the yard (the dogs that is), and I grabbed her collar and hung on for dear life as my 66 lb. dog went into attack mode and I smashed my face in the wire/wooden gate on the deck and I now look like someone attacked me with a 2x4 and won (and it really hurts).
A funeral this weekend, a wedding renewal vows (after 10 years) . . . other than that . . .
But, we are blessed.
 ::germanshep::

Sister, I'm glad you took the two extra days in the mountains for some solitude. 
Sorry you are battling a cold and now a face that hurts.  Hope it heals quickly and you feel better soon.
 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 18, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Sad news tonight.  I lost my sweet nephew tonight.   ::MonkeyTears::He had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  I will miss him. He was with us much longer than any of the doctors thought. Still knowing he would be leaving us before he should. It's so had to think he has passed. I know he is in a better place. It's still hurts. My heart breaks for my brother.  Rest in Peace David. Love you Auntie

So sorry to hear your sweet nephew has passed.  May he rest in peace.

Condolences to your brother.  His heart must be broken.

Love to you Greeneyes.  xoxo   ::MonkeyAngel::

Can Thank you so much for your kind words. Now the shock of Davids passing has worn off the reality of what needs to be done is sitting in. Brother is hanging in there.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on October 19, 2013, 12:06:20 PM
I'm taking the weekend off. My sister and I picked up 100 bales of hay and unloaded and stacked them. Still have to get 50 for her goats but I'm wiped out.

Sister
Someone gave me a collar for Bailey that has a built in handle. Might be helpful with Belle. Because Bailey is deaf it is sometimes hard to get her attention to give a hand signal but I can grab the handle to get the attention I need. (He's still growing and is over 160 lbs now) ::germanshep:: I'll ask Libby where she got the collar.

Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:33:51 PM


http://onebigphoto.com/giant-octopus-in-vesuvius-italy/

I think the top of his head has been in the sun too long; it looks like he is getting a sunburn!  He better get SPF 50 for next time.  Quick Inky, turn over and stick your feet in the sun for awhile.  Ooh, that sound like the end of a bad joke.  What is worse than a/n ___________ with _____________  ____________?  An octopus with sunburnt feet! 


(Yes, I know they are arms!)


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Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:35:52 PM


Check out these photos.  They are amazing!  This one is cute, but many of them will leave you with a sense of wonder and awe and gratitude that there is such a thing as a computer that those of us who may be homebound, without funds for a vacation, sick, disabled, or merely afraid to get on a plane can visit without leaving our homes.  Enjoy!

http://onebigphoto.com/onion-owl/

 

I like the underwater crystal cave!  ::rhino::  ::MonkeyHeart::

   ::rhino::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:45:01 PM
CC  You are a  ::MonkeyHaHa:: And don't you check your mail?  ::MonkeyWink::

Sorry GE.  Been giving updates on FB.  Ma is in inpatient rehab for the next 4-8 weeks depending on how well she does repairing her busted femur.  Hope the rehab staff can stand her for that long.   ::monkeywine2::

No doubt they will make out just fine.  CC, glad to hear she is healing.  That is painful, maybe Kick Boxing classes are not for her.  Just sayin'.

   :sad:

 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:46:20 PM
Hi all.
Mom is visiting from Yakima Wa. We are on our way to O'hare to fly down to Memphis. We have relatives there. Tomorrow we go to Graceland to Elvis house.
Hope everyone is doing well. My world is groovy.
Wish our government would get their Shite together. Really I wish they all would resign or at least get booted out...

    "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:48:52 PM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/431794_500302523357973_191772025_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyJnBox::

   ::rhino::

In the cage it's Monday, you close your eyes for 5 minutes and it's Wednesday!

   :smt015 :monkey:




Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:52:17 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

   

::MonkeyDance::


How are the Donks going to fit in there?

   ::MonkeyShocked::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 01:56:03 PM
Hi everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Still have a cold and can hardly talk.  Some would call that an answer to prayer.
The trip to the mountains was very nice -- lots of fall colors, warmish days, cool evenings.  Was going to ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain, have lunch at the nice restaurant, and ride back down -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to take a nice train ride through the mountains, over covered bridges, in the tunnels, have a nice lunch and come back  -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going to go on a helicopter ride over some lakes -- they closed it the day before, only open on the weekends now.  Was going hiking in a national park -- they closed it the day before, God only knows when it will be open again.  I received 16 phone calls while I was away -- and no I am not the damn important.  So I stayed 2 extra days and disconnected my phone and did some walking in State Parks.  It was beautiful.
Last Sunday I am sitting on my deck with Belle and two women came walking down the road with two dogs, not on leash, Belle saw them and was ready to eat them up as they were in the yard (the dogs that is), and I grabbed her collar and hung on for dear life as my 66 lb. dog went into attack mode and I smashed my face in the wire/wooden gate on the deck and I now look like someone attacked me with a 2x4 and won (and it really hurts).
A funeral this weekend, a wedding renewal vows (after 10 years) . . . other than that . . .
But, we are blessed.
 ::germanshep::

Sister, I am praying for you.  Until they kick in, can you please wrap yourself in bubble wrap and take a good antibiotic?  Thank you!

   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 19, 2013, 04:20:14 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

   

::MonkeyDance::


How are the Donks going to fit in there?

   ::MonkeyShocked::



I actually thought 4 Donks said, one big donk at a time. LOL


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 19, 2013, 06:53:57 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

  

::MonkeyDance::


How are the Donks going to fit in there?

   ::MonkeyShocked::



I actually thought 4 Donks said, one big donk at a time. LOL


                                             (http://prints.encore-editions.com/500/0/hitch-your-wagon-to-a-star-j-c-leyendecker.jpg)



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 20, 2013, 11:45:36 PM
Well today I finally did it. I now have a small economical car. I gave my sister the Durango and that just left me with the truck so off I went to buy a car. I got a Jeep Liberty...cute. It's black outside and dark grey inside (Darth Vader comes to mind) I'll probably save a fortune on gas but only one big dog at a time can be transported due to the size of the vehicle.  ::jeep3::

Hope everyone is doing great.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

   

::MonkeyDance::


How are the Donks going to fit in there?

   ::MonkeyShocked::



I actually thought 4 Donks said, one big donk at a time. LOL


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 21, 2013, 04:30:27 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/654.png~original)

Well, I have a bit of a problem.

Brandi is now a few months away from 14 years old and deaf.

That's not the problem. She is a happy girl, and we communicate well with her. Her tail is almost always wagging. Very happy girl.

UNTIL .... I have to go out of the house. Just me. Apparently, she has clung to me as her pack leader, and now she just goes nuts when I am not at home. Whining, barking (she almost never barks otherwise) and pacing near the door I exited from. Son and hubby being home makes no difference. They cannot console her much, although she is very close to them, always has been.

I did more reading on separation anxiety (which she has had ever since we rescued her, but not to this extent, when others are at home with her!) and none address solutions for a senior dog who is deaf.

I simply cannot stay at home all day every day. But I just hate her going through this anxiety while I am out. And it's no fun for son and hubby while they are home, either.

Anyone have any suggestions for me? We are going to the vet in a month or so for her yearly annual, and will discuss it then with the vet.

In the meantime, I am at a loss.

Poor Brandi.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on October 21, 2013, 04:55:43 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/654.png~original)

Well, I have a bit of a problem.

Brandi is now a few months away from 14 years old and deaf.

That's not the problem. She is a happy girl, and we communicate well with her. Her tail is almost always wagging. Very happy girl.

UNTIL .... I have to go out of the house. Just me. Apparently, she has clung to me as her pack leader, and now she just goes nuts when I am not at home. Whining, barking (she almost never barks otherwise) and pacing near the door I exited from. Son and hubby being home makes no difference. They cannot console her much, although she is very close to them, always has been.

I did more reading on separation anxiety (which she has had ever since we rescued her, but not to this extent, when others are at home with her!) and none address solutions for a senior dog who is deaf.

I simply cannot stay at home all day every day. But I just hate her going through this anxiety while I am out. And it's no fun for son and hubby while they are home, either.

Anyone have any suggestions for me? We are going to the vet in a month or so for her yearly annual, and will discuss it then with the vet.

In the meantime, I am at a loss.

Poor Brandi.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


Aw  she is beautiful.

Try the Thunder vests...they work for storm anxiety as well as separation anxiety.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 21, 2013, 05:13:42 PM

Aw  she is beautiful.

Try the Thunder vests...they work for storm anxiety as well as separation anxiety.

Thanks, for the suggestion, 4 Donks. We tried the thunder vest, and it worked for a while. Now, it is ineffective.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 21, 2013, 05:31:41 PM

Aw  she is beautiful.

Try the Thunder vests...they work for storm anxiety as well as separation anxiety.

Thanks, for the suggestion, 4 Donks. We tried the thunder vest, and it worked for a while. Now, it is ineffective.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


I am so sorry to hear that Brandi is having separation anxiety. Poor girl. I wish I had some idea that would help but I was going to suggest the thunder vest like 4Donks did. Have you thought about recording your voice talking to her. And just playing on a loop so it just repeats over and over.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 21, 2013, 06:30:40 PM

Aw  she is beautiful.

Try the Thunder vests...they work for storm anxiety as well as separation anxiety.

Thanks, for the suggestion, 4 Donks. We tried the thunder vest, and it worked for a while. Now, it is ineffective.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


I am so sorry to hear that Brandi is having separation anxiety. Poor girl. I wish I had some idea that would help but I was going to suggest the thunder vest like 4Donks did. Have you thought about recording your voice talking to her. And just playing on a loop so it just repeats over and over.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey, that's a great idea.

But Brandi is deaf.

LOL

Thanks for thinking about it for me though!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 21, 2013, 07:15:38 PM

Aw  she is beautiful.

Try the Thunder vests...they work for storm anxiety as well as separation anxiety.

Thanks, for the suggestion, 4 Donks. We tried the thunder vest, and it worked for a while. Now, it is ineffective.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


I am so sorry to hear that Brandi is having separation anxiety. Poor girl. I wish I had some idea that would help but I was going to suggest the thunder vest like 4Donks did. Have you thought about recording your voice talking to her. And just playing on a loop so it just repeats over and over.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Hey, that's a great idea.

But Brandi is deaf.

LOL

Thanks for thinking about it for me though!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: Some times I wonder where my brain has gone.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: I know she is.  Sorry about that. How about taking an old sweater with your scent on it and putting on her over the thunder vest. Or going out like you are leaving and them come back in about 5 minutes. And keep making it a little longer each time. So she knows you will be coming back.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 21, 2013, 11:52:22 PM
Thanks Green Eyes.

Hate to keep shooting down all your great suggestions regarding Brandi, but my scent is everywhere in this house. LOL

And we did the "leave the house for a short while" to desensitize Brandi shortly after we adopted her, and it did little good. After 13+ years here, with us leaving and coming back ...she should know by now we come back. ;-)

Went out with son this evening and left Brandi with hubby. She and hubby are very close. He takes her for walks, takes her out first thing in the morning and many times during the evening when he gets home. He also gives her her daily treats when he gets home from work every day.  He told me she sat by the door and whined, barked, then paced from door to our bedroom, back and forth while I was out. He tried to get her to come back to the office here, but she wanted no such thing.

*sigh*

At least she wasn't as bad as I hear she is when son stays alone with her.

Poor baby.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 22, 2013, 12:22:25 AM
Thanks Green Eyes.

Hate to keep shooting down all your great suggestions regarding Brandi, but my scent is everywhere in this house. LOL

And we did the "leave the house for a short while" to desensitize Brandi shortly after we adopted her, and it did little good. After 13+ years here, with us leaving and coming back ...she should know by now we come back. ;-)

Went out with son this evening and left Brandi with hubby. She and hubby are very close. He takes her for walks, takes her out first thing in the morning and many times during the evening when he gets home. He also gives her her daily treats when he gets home from work every day.  He told me she sat by the door and whined, barked, then paced from door to our bedroom, back and forth while I was out. He tried to get her to come back to the office here, but she wanted no such thing.

*sigh*

At least she wasn't as bad as I hear she is when son stays alone with her.

Poor baby.

Keep shooting down Brandi. No problem.  Hopefully someone will come up with an idea.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 22, 2013, 02:19:49 AM
Brandi  I found this site tonight looking around about dogs having anxiety. I don't know if it will help but I found very interesting. Thought you might get a couple ideas to help you & Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/separationanxiety.htm


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 22, 2013, 11:07:18 AM
Brandi  I found this site tonight looking around about dogs having anxiety. I don't know if it will help but I found very interesting. Thought you might get a couple ideas to help you & Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/separationanxiety.htm

That's a good article, thanks!

Appreciate the *other* info you sent to me. Maybe an herbal remedy is in order.

I did think of lavender, since it is supposed to have a calming effect.

I'll do some more research and see what I can try.

Thank you, Green Eyes!


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 22, 2013, 02:01:49 PM
Brandi  I found this site tonight looking around about dogs having anxiety. I don't know if it will help but I found very interesting. Thought you might get a couple ideas to help you & Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/separationanxiety.htm

That's a good article, thanks!

Appreciate the *other* info you sent to me. Maybe an herbal remedy is in order.

I did think of lavender, since it is supposed to have a calming effect.

I'll do some more research and see what I can try.

Thank you, Green Eyes!

Your Welcome Brandi. Hope it was some help.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on October 22, 2013, 03:21:27 PM
Brandi  I found this site tonight looking around about dogs having anxiety. I don't know if it will help but I found very interesting. Thought you might get a couple ideas to help you & Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/separationanxiety.htm

That's a good article, thanks!

Appreciate the *other* info you sent to me. Maybe an herbal remedy is in order.

I did think of lavender, since it is supposed to have a calming effect.

I'll do some more research and see what I can try.

Thank you, Green Eyes!

Your Welcome Brandi. Hope it was some help.

Good afternoon,
Very good article -- however, each dog is so different so it is trial and error.  Nordie could have cared less if I left or not, as long as he had food and water.  Belle, on the other hand, is so different.  She assuredly suffered from separation anxiety.  I kennel her before I leave.  At first, she would cry, but now she doesn't.  I leave the kennel door open all the time and she often goes in there to sleep.  But with Brandi being such a sweet, older dog -- not sure this would work at all.  It's a shame the thunder vest didn't keep on working, as I have heard many folks say how great they are.
I will keep thinking too.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 23, 2013, 04:37:07 AM
Brandi  I found this site tonight looking around about dogs having anxiety. I don't know if it will help but I found very interesting. Thought you might get a couple ideas to help you & Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/separationanxiety.htm

That's a good article, thanks!

Appreciate the *other* info you sent to me. Maybe an herbal remedy is in order.

I did think of lavender, since it is supposed to have a calming effect.

I'll do some more research and see what I can try.

Thank you, Green Eyes!

Your Welcome Brandi. Hope it was some help.

Good afternoon,
Very good article -- however, each dog is so different so it is trial and error.  Nordie could have cared less if I left or not, as long as he had food and water.  Belle, on the other hand, is so different.  She assuredly suffered from separation anxiety.  I kennel her before I leave.  At first, she would cry, but now she doesn't.  I leave the kennel door open all the time and she often goes in there to sleep.  But with Brandi being such a sweet, older dog -- not sure this would work at all.  It's a shame the thunder vest didn't keep on working, as I have heard many folks say how great they are.
I will keep thinking too.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Brandi, this is for children, so take what may help and leave the rest, or leave all of it.  As you may know, Temple Grandin, a professor with autism, invented the cattle shoot and she is a genius in handling animals in the position where there is the most severe anxiety, animals going to slaughter.  She may have some tips for you. She has autism and has related her condition to the animal's condition and it was a match.

Children with autism that have anxiety, often respond to the use of a weighted vest.  We also use weighted blankets or lap pads with some children as indicated.  In this case, small weights are sewn into little pockets you make yourself around a blanket, lap pad or vest or you can buy a weighted blanket.  There are pockets in the vest where weights can be added when they no longer respond to the snug fit alone, or the snug fit with lower weights.  I have found ankle weights in sporting goods stores that have varying degrees of weight in them.  The ones I used went all the way around the ankle and had little pockets in them.  One was a 5 lb. ankle weight.  There were 10 pockets around the ankle, each containing the cutest little rectangular pouch completely sewn up with 1/2 lb. of weight in each one.  They have ankle weights with 1/4 lb. weights in them.  It may have been sand inside.  I just re-read this.  I am not suggesting you put ankle weights on her, just make pockets and then add the little pouches.  Also, you can make varying degrees of weights to add to the blanket or vest using sand in plastic bags with material sewn around it.  (There are many materials you can use, it depends on what works (fish tank gravel, rice, etc. and it depends on if you want to remove them to wash them or not).  This way you can start with the smallest increment and work your way up until you have a match.

I use/d Southpaw, a company that offers DSI and other OT equipment in their catalogs.  There are also a plethora of articles on weighted vests and blankets on the internet and how to make them yourself.  If a vest worked with Brandi in the past, she may still respond to it as it sounds like her proprioceptive and/or vestibular senses were normalized by it in the first place. In other words, don't throw out the baby with the bath water, as my Grandmother would say.  Especially since Brandi has trouble with hearing now, this may have further knocked the vestibular sense out of whack and seems likely, she may simply need more pressure to know where her body is in space and calm down.  I would add pockets to the vest if possible and start adding little bits of weight in the pockets all around the vest if you think that is appropriate.

I put rice in a pair of my Dad's socks.  His nurse complained he was always folding his hands too tightly a lot of the day, which was causing bruising on the back of his hands.  I gave him a sock for each hand so he had something to squeeze.  He was on a blood thinner and this had caused a significant amount of damage.  She was not looking for my help, only looking to explain the bruises.  Bruises were gone after he did this for a week.

Keep experimenting with textures, weights, pressure, and slowly make changes.  Do not change 2 things at a time.  One thing may have worked without the other, but you will never know because you never tried.  Also, increase weights and pressures very gradually.

Maybe you can add a weighted lap pad inside the vest.

Have not worked with these companies:

Weighted collar
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Weighted+Collar&Form=R5FD2#view=detail&id=A77206EBC8150A2801E34E8753CD20B7882A8170&selectedIndex=33

Weighted blanket
http://www.sensorygoods.com/Weighted_Blankets_s/1827.htm

Weighted monkey
http://www.weightedblanketsplus.com/Weighted-Monkey-p/cb-weightedmonkey.htm

Maybe you can add a weighted lap pad inside the vest or on top of Brandi or the vest.
http://www.weightedblanketsplus.com/category-s/1821.htm

Make your own
http://steelady13.blogspot.com/2010/05/15-no-sew-weighted-lap-blanket.html
http://juniorglutenfreechefs.blogspot.com/2011/02/photo-tutorial-how-to-make-no-sew.html

Pictures
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=No+Sew+Weighted+Blanket&qpvt=No+Sew+Weighted+Blanket&FORM=IGRE

You can squirt these with lavender water if it helps.  Don't do this until Brandi has tried it without it first.  Try to make only one change at a time and in small increments.  You can make her anxious by throwing too many changes at her at once.

Best of luck, Brandi and Brandi!  If you can think of any way I can help, of if you have any questions on the things we have used, let me know.  Hope this helps everyone relax.  You may find out you want to lay down under a lavender-water scented weighted blanket and stay home yourself!

Something else I was thinking about is communication.  That is usually the number one thing we look for with a change in behavior.  Everything we do is behavior, I am not suggesting Brandi is doing anything wrong, this does not mean bad behavior.

Does she have a way to communicate to you that is different from the others?  Do you have a way of communicating to her that is different than the others?  I would suggest you have someone observe you and the rest of the family interact with Brandi, try to do the same exact thing you do all the time.  At the end of the day/s, however long you wish to make the observation, see how many times she has come to each one of you, what she wants from each one, what you do when she comes to you and then what is the result of what you do.

     Person          Antecedent                   Behavior                               Consequence
     Mom             Wanted a Treat             Put paw on Mom's leg            Mom gave me a biscuit.  (Desired outcome)
     Dad              Wanted a Treat             Put paw on Dad's leg             Dad took Brandi for a walk.  (Not a desired outcome, although
                                                                                                         nice)


You can make this as simple or as complicated as you like.  You may be able to read Brandi's wishes better than others.  Let everyone else in on ways you communicate they may not see.  For at least the first day, do not make any changes in your behavior.  This is the control and it is very important that you don't make any adjustments to it.  Consequence does not mean punishment, it means what happened as a direct result of the behavior (what Brandi did, not good or bad behavior, just what her performance was).  Antecedent is what happened before this action, e.g. she hasn't eaten in a while, Mom is leaving, the neighbor's cat came in the house, she did not sleep well, etc.

Good luck.

 ::MonkeyDogWalk:: ::MonkeyBike::

      "teddybear2::

(wrote was, s.b. wash)



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 23, 2013, 05:00:56 AM




Brandi, that was a labor of love and came out of my head, it was not from a website, just a menagerie of things that worked that I have had experience with in the past.  You have to pull this and push that, then tweak this and throw that our entirely.  Then try it again another way.  The most important thing is to change things slowly and one at a time.  You know when your feet hurt really badly, then you get off of them, those dogs are really screaming now.  Should you just remain on your feet?  Will that fix it?  It was not getting off your feet that caused pain, it was walking around all day that did it.  That may also happen, (I don't mean pain, just a weird feeling) so if it doesn't work, unless she has a horrid abreaction, try it again or keep doing it to make sure it is not just 'let down; my word for what happens when I let my self sit down and greater pain results.

I apologize for being so wordy, but I really hate to see anyone or any animal suffer.  My friend's dog was that way.  She rescues older bassets.  I think deep inside she thought it was cute.  Luckily, he tolerated me and I would go over and sit with him.  Really, that was not the solution.  He drove her renters absolutely nuts.  It was non-stop and unless you experience it yourself, you have no idea how nerve-wracking it is.  It was relentless (it being the noise, not the dog) and drove the neighbors nuts for many reasons.  No one wants to feel helpless to assist the poor animal.  When I first heard it from outside, it drove me to tears and tore me apart.

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 23, 2013, 12:29:09 PM
Bearly,

What wonderful, heartfelt and helpful posts you made for me. I so appreciate your thoughts and the time it took you to write them down.

You are on point in so many areas. (Brandi does not bark much during these episodes, but does bark a few times, and she seriously does not bark at any other times unless we tell her to! So barking is not really an issue (noise) just an indication of her distress/anxiety.)

You are right about the fact that she responds to me and has expectations of me more than son and hubby. I am the constant in her life (I have never left home for work since we have had her, so I am here with her all the time.) I am the primary feeder, cuddler, communicator, petter, comforter) in her life and have always been. Not to say son and hubby do not provide that also, just that she knows I am always here when she wants any of those things. And she gets them from me. Now that she is deaf, I am aware when she just glances at me, and I stop what I am doing and wave and smile at her, and she responds with her own little smile or just relaxes. So I am the one who communicates with her the most. She has not displayed any anxiety about being deaf. She seems just as happy as ever and responds to our (mostly mine) hand signals perfectly. It's just that the separation anxiety has gotten worse, and just when I leave. Makes sense now that I think about it that it would be me, and it would be worse now, since I am the main one with whom she probably feels she can be communicated with the best. Maybe I can work on hubby and son's hand signals and get them to use them more with her.

I never got her a "real" ThunderShirt, rather, I got her a tight vest that was on sale last season. It worked great. We tried it a few times in the past couple of weeks, and it did not seem to have any effect. Come to think about it, she has lost weight since then too, so it is probably not quite tight enough to work well! I put it on again today to see if it helps, and am going to find something to tighten it around her chest area before I take son out shopping when hubby gets home. (I don't dare leave her alone at home without someone here.) We'll see how she does this evening. The weighted idea is a good one. I had read some about that while researching separation anxiety last week.

Your posts gave me a lot to think about and a lot to learn about, and I can't thank you enough!

  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/kiss.gif~original)

 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 23, 2013, 09:23:36 PM
Bearly,

What wonderful, heartfelt and helpful posts you made for me. I so appreciate your thoughts and the time it took you to write them down.

You are on point in so many areas. (Brandi does not bark much during these episodes, but does bark a few times, and she seriously does not bark at any other times unless we tell her to! So barking is not really an issue (noise) just an indication of her distress/anxiety.)

You are right about the fact that she responds to me and has expectations of me more than son and hubby. I am the constant in her life (I have never left home for work since we have had her, so I am here with her all the time.) I am the primary feeder, cuddler, communicator, petter, comforter) in her life and have always been. Not to say son and hubby do not provide that also, just that she knows I am always here when she wants any of those things. And she gets them from me. Now that she is deaf, I am aware when she just glances at me, and I stop what I am doing and wave and smile at her, and she responds with her own little smile or just relaxes. So I am the one who communicates with her the most. She has not displayed any anxiety about being deaf. She seems just as happy as ever and responds to our (mostly mine) hand signals perfectly. It's just that the separation anxiety has gotten worse, and just when I leave. Makes sense now that I think about it that it would be me, and it would be worse now, since I am the main one with whom she probably feels she can be communicated with the best. Maybe I can work on hubby and son's hand signals and get them to use them more with her.

I never got her a "real" ThunderShirt, rather, I got her a tight vest that was on sale last season. It worked great. We tried it a few times in the past couple of weeks, and it did not seem to have any effect. Come to think about it, she has lost weight since then too, so it is probably not quite tight enough to work well! I put it on again today to see if it helps, and am going to find something to tighten it around her chest area before I take son out shopping when hubby gets home. (I don't dare leave her alone at home without someone here.) We'll see how she does this evening. The weighted idea is a good one. I had read some about that while researching separation anxiety last week.

Your posts gave me a lot to think about and a lot to learn about, and I can't thank you enough!

  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/kiss.gif~original)

 

I didn't recognize you! 

We are so used to each other's primary avatars that even I had a little 'anxiety' over the change, so I cannot imagine what happens to a furry family member who is with us every day, and changes occur.  Brandi has been with you for most of her life and is used to routine, whatever that means for your family.  Suddenly, you were hurt and as a result of that your body also has gone through some changes, even good ones.  It can't be easy to watch your diet, take care of your family, hairy and not so hairy, and yourself at the same time.  There was also some worry surrounding you and your injury.  You have also introduced some chemicals and different foods to your system that would make you smell differently (I don't mean bad) to a family member who may use that as her primary sense. There has been a lot for a dog with issues herself to take in and adapt to.  Once she gets used to her new routine and sees that Mommy won't break and is just as loving as her old Mommy, she may calm down some on her own.  Good luck!

You are welcome, once I started thinking about it, I just couldn't stop... ::MonkeyHaHa::

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on October 24, 2013, 07:33:20 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Bearly, those are some awesome suggestions (thinkings).  Maybe a tighter thunder shirt/vest will work for Brandi.  I hope so.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 24, 2013, 05:37:32 PM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 24, 2013, 06:25:54 PM
VERY cool fire pit, Trimm!

I want a fire pit, but so far, no one has bought me one. LOL (Meaning son or hubby.)

Love the one you found!

  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/mof.gif~original)

(...made that for a monkey a few years back. I think her username was MindOnFire. Seemed appropriate today!)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 24, 2013, 07:16:27 PM
VERY cool fire pit, Trimm!

I want a fire pit, but so far, no one has bought me one. LOL (Meaning son or hubby.)

Love the one you found!

  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/mof.gif~original)

(...made that for a monkey a few years back. I think her username was MindOnFire. Seemed appropriate today!)


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Good one Brandi


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 24, 2013, 07:17:49 PM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::

That is cool Trimm ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 24, 2013, 07:31:27 PM
Yikes Trimm did you see how much they want for that sucker. I thought boy that would make a great gift for daughter. Until I saw the price. ::MonkeyEek::  It's still cool and a fire pit is still a good idea. Just not this one. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 24, 2013, 09:01:36 PM
Yikes Trimm did you see how much they want for that sucker. I thought boy that would make a great gift for daughter. Until I saw the price. ::MonkeyEek::  It's still cool and a fire pit is still a good idea. Just not this one. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Not as cool as the globe but much more affordable:  ::MonkeyCool::

http://www.plowhearth.com/big-woods-fire-pit-with-domed-spark-guard_p417923_s2011_d4030_c4423.html (http://www.plowhearth.com/big-woods-fire-pit-with-domed-spark-guard_p417923_s2011_d4030_c4423.html)

(http://www.plowhearth.com/plow_assets/images/shop/catalog/12206x.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 25, 2013, 01:48:04 PM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Bearly, those are some awesome suggestions (thinkings).  Maybe a tighter thunder shirt/vest will work for Brandi.  I hope so.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.
 ::germanshep::

Something will help them, whether it is changes they implement or a mild sedative given temporarily until another solution is found.  I really don't like to hear of an animal, or a person, having anxiety issues when there is always something we can do to help.  A person may be able to find solutions on their own, but our fur babies will usually need our help, that's why they are fur babies forever, and we never talk about fur adults.  The feelings are real, and it is not a matter of expecting her to deal with this herself.  Communication is paramount and Brandi (the Mom) has done a wonderful job of giving Brandi (her fur baby) a way to communicate with her and other family members. Brandi (I am going to write Brandi (M) for the Mom and Brandi for her baby, to try to differentiate from here on out) is smarter than the average fur Momma (lol at the Yogi bear voice in my head).  She may even be communicating her anxiety to Brandi before she goes out, knowing what is coming for her dear baby.  They pick up on every nuance, especially when one sense has been compromised.

There is always a solution, the hardest thing is having patience with yourself until you find it.  Staying home is one solution, but it is not an acceptable one, no one should be asked to be a slave to a behavior.  It causes resentment in the person who is giving up his/her life, even if they are not aware of it, and the animal will feel it and as a result become anxious, the very problem you are trying to avoid.  Anxiety is a never ending circle until broken by some kind of intervention, either by yourself, someone else, or a change in circumstances.  One of the hardest things to convince someone of is the need for intervention, Brandi (M) is already way ahead of the game, recognizing this need before asking for help.  The second hardest thing is asking for help.  Brandi (M) has already got step 1 and step 2 down, the rest will follow.  She is an amazing fur mommy and Brandi is lucky to have her.  She is also sensitive to the needs of her family and is not asking they suffer due to her ego (liking that Brandi appears to show a preference for her) sabotaging any intervention as a result.  These steps are a big deal and the hardest of all for some people.

Here I am preaching to the choir.  Sister, I know you recognize the cycle of behavior and have done an amazing job with your fur baby.  You have gone further than most to help your pooch.  This answer was a general one and not directed at you or Belle.  I know you recognize the need for intervention and would never place your ego before your baby's needs.

    ::MonkeyAngel:: ::germanshep::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 25, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::

Oh, wow!  (Bearly sneaks in and removes the fire pit, Tevye will never know and hopefully Trim will forget she left it here for her).  <Bh sneaks away with the fire pit, whistling softly.>

<Conscience getting the better of her, Bearly drags the fire pit back, sighing, and decides to ask Tevye if she can borrow it when Tevye is not at the cabin.  Bh resolves to be a better monkey and will have a nice fire going for Tevye when she makes the trip to her sanctuary.>

   ::MonkeyShovel:: ::monkeywine2::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 25, 2013, 02:17:28 PM

Nice, FL!

   ::MonkeyBike::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 25, 2013, 02:57:20 PM
Yikes Trimm did you see how much they want for that sucker. I thought boy that would make a great gift for daughter. Until I saw the price. ::MonkeyEek::  It's still cool and a fire pit is still a good idea. Just not this one. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Not as cool as the globe but much more affordable:  ::MonkeyCool::

http://www.plowhearth.com/big-woods-fire-pit-with-domed-spark-guard_p417923_s2011_d4030_c4423.html (http://www.plowhearth.com/big-woods-fire-pit-with-domed-spark-guard_p417923_s2011_d4030_c4423.html)

(http://www.plowhearth.com/plow_assets/images/shop/catalog/12206x.jpg)


That is cool too Klaas and way more affordable than the goble.  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 25, 2013, 03:36:21 PM
Love that pit!

Hi ya Bearly.  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 25, 2013, 04:47:15 PM
Love that pit!

Hi ya Bearly.  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance::

LOL ... you caught her!

At least she returned it before you got back.

   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 25, 2013, 06:11:46 PM
Love that pit!

Hi ya Bearly.  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance::

Hi ya, Cutie!  I missed you like crazy!

    :smt101 ::santawink::

It's almost time for Sea to come and visit.  I hope he pays us a visit this year.  I think he IS Santa Claus.  I miss him.

   ::ElfMonkey:: ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 25, 2013, 06:14:19 PM
Love that pit!

Hi ya Bearly.  ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance::

Wait a minute.  Are you calling me a pit?

     ::MonkeyTongue::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on October 27, 2013, 10:31:16 AM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Thanks, Trimmy! That would be perfect at the cabin.

I spent the night there Friday, high winds alert and all. It was WINDY-enough to make the cottage wobble a bit. I rode it out, was still awake at 3 in the morning. The winds died down, but my big problem was my bed was cold! I sleep on an air mattress on a roll-a-way frame. Well, I was so tired and so wiped out from the storm, I finally said screw it and drove home..in my nightgown and robe and slippers!!! Did I think to start the kero heater and warm up the bed? No. Did I think of putting a sleeping bag under me, to insulate (I sleep proper, sheets, down blanket, wool blanket and pretty girly quilt)? No!!! What a maroon! I won't make that mistake again. I was so lucky no cop pulled me over for driving too slow.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on October 27, 2013, 10:36:29 AM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::

Oh, wow!  (Bearly sneaks in and removes the fire pit, Tevye will never know and hopefully Trim will forget she left it here for her).  <Bh sneaks away with the fire pit, whistling softly.>

<Conscience getting the better of her, Bearly drags the fire pit back, sighing, and decides to ask Tevye if she can borrow it when Tevye is not at the cabin.  Bh resolves to be a better monkey and will have a nice fire going for Tevye when she makes the trip to her sanctuary.>

   ::MonkeyShovel:: ::monkeywine2::



Bearly, you can have it. I am such a generous monkey, and I see the goodness in your heart (and the guilty consceince (?) totally works!) that I gift it to you. Wait, do you have a 36" section of insulate chimney pipe? I need one more and a chimney cap to finish the woodstove install. I need to post some pics for ya'll. Maybe I'll do that tonight. Bearly, enjoy!! (Oh, and I heard you taking it, your whistling is awful loud!)  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 27, 2013, 03:01:58 PM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 27, 2013, 04:03:05 PM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood

OMG!!!

That's sensational, Trimm!

Loved it when they sank Michigan's pirate ship!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/pirate.png~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Tevye on October 28, 2013, 06:59:27 AM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood
They are awesome! I looked all over Michigan State's site for similar videos, disappointed not to find any. As an MSU mom, it hurts to tip my hat to anything Ohio State, but for the band, hat's off! ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on October 28, 2013, 06:12:08 PM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood
They are awesome! I looked all over Michigan State's site for similar videos, disappointed not to find any. As an MSU mom, it hurts to tip my hat to anything Ohio State, but for the band, hat's off! ::MonkeyCheer4::

Here's one.  Not quite as good as Ohio State but still very good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S689K3kgR4w


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 29, 2013, 10:04:25 AM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Thanks, Trimmy! That would be perfect at the cabin.

I spent the night there Friday, high winds alert and all. It was WINDY-enough to make the cottage wobble a bit. I rode it out, was still awake at 3 in the morning. The winds died down, but my big problem was my bed was cold! I sleep on an air mattress on a roll-a-way frame. Well, I was so tired and so wiped out from the storm, I finally said screw it and drove home..in my nightgown and robe and slippers!!! Did I think to start the kero heater and warm up the bed? No. Did I think of putting a sleeping bag under me, to insulate (I sleep proper, sheets, down blanket, wool blanket and pretty girly quilt)? No!!! What a maroon! I won't make that mistake again. I was so lucky no cop pulled me over for driving too slow.

 ::MonkeyJnBox::

I just might have driven to the shore in my nightgown and slippers a time or two.  I just ignore the looks from the toll collectors.  I figure they have seen it all.  It gives you a different perspective on life.

Sorry you had such a bad night. It's hard to think when we are tired. 

    ::MonkeyBike::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 29, 2013, 10:09:04 AM
For Tevye! A fire pit globe.  ::MonkeyDance::

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1385489_10150375274264945_1933664994_n.jpg) Love you Monkeys.Time for some shut eye.  ::MonkeyDevil::

Oh, wow!  (Bearly sneaks in and removes the fire pit, Tevye will never know and hopefully Trim will forget she left it here for her).  <Bh sneaks away with the fire pit, whistling softly.>

<Conscience getting the better of her, Bearly drags the fire pit back, sighing, and decides to ask Tevye if she can borrow it when Tevye is not at the cabin.  Bh resolves to be a better monkey and will have a nice fire going for Tevye when she makes the trip to her sanctuary.>

   ::MonkeyShovel:: ::monkeywine2::



Bearly, you can have it. I am such a generous monkey, and I see the goodness in your heart (and the guilty consceince (?) totally works!) that I gift it to you. Wait, do you have a 36" section of insulate chimney pipe? I need one more and a chimney cap to finish the woodstove install. I need to post some pics for ya'll. Maybe I'll do that tonight. Bearly, enjoy!! (Oh, and I heard you taking it, your whistling is awful loud!)  ::MonkeyHaHa::
 

Uhoh!  Did you mistake my whistling for a storm?

    ::MonkeyEek::

I need a piece of pipe, too!  We also have that in common.  Well, I mean the chimney kind, CC!

   ::MonkeyNoNo::

Gotta stay one think ahead of CC.

   ::MonkeyTongue::

Thank you very much!  I would like if we can share it.  Can't wait to visit!  I will make sure to drive there in my jammies!

   ::MonkeyBike:: ::MonkeyJnBox::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 29, 2013, 10:19:27 AM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood

I saw that.  Thanks for posting it, Trimmy!  It is awesome.  I can't wait to show Cubby!  I have to wait until he has a moment he is not taken up with his new Pokémon game, running in with each new adventure and new capture. 

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

I like Pokémon.  I don't know why, but if I think about it, it teaches patience and it is something that makes sense.  Water beats fire, water beats rock (erosion), etc.   I don't like that they fight to weaken the Pokémon, but there are no killings, and Ash is supposed to be a good trainer.  I can't believe I really had those thoughts in my head about the game.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

He just came through telling me about finding a legendary Pokémon, it creates moments of conversation for us and lessons about life--good ones.  There is also a defined good vs. bad.

 ::MonkeyCool::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 29, 2013, 10:20:55 AM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood

OMG!!!

That's sensational, Trimm!

Loved it when they sank Michigan's pirate ship!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/pirate.png~original)

   ::MonkeyFootball::

Nice skull and crossbones!  Did you make it?

  ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 29, 2013, 10:22:42 AM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood
They are awesome! I looked all over Michigan State's site for similar videos, disappointed not to find any. As an MSU mom, it hurts to tip my hat to anything Ohio State, but for the band, hat's off! ::MonkeyCheer4::

    ::MonkeyToot:: ::MonkeyFBall:: :smt045 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 29, 2013, 10:41:08 AM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood
They are awesome! I looked all over Michigan State's site for similar videos, disappointed not to find any. As an MSU mom, it hurts to tip my hat to anything Ohio State, but for the band, hat's off! ::MonkeyCheer4::

Here's one.  Not quite as good as Ohio State but still very good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S689K3kgR4w

It is amazing!  All the thought that goes into it before they even practice.  The concept is formed, then all the math to get them divided evenly!  Then the actual practice until the day of the game and it is done with such precision.  Amazing!

 
::MonkeyFootball:: ::MonkeyFootball:: ::MonkeyFootball:: ::MonkeyFootball:: ::MonkeyFootball::
Don't forget the heart-thumping beat, that without it, there just would not be the excitement there is in the game.  It would be like a TV show or movie without background music to further the mood.

::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::





Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 29, 2013, 12:58:04 PM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood

I saw that.  Thanks for posting it, Trimmy!  It is awesome.  I can't wait to show Cubby!  I have to wait until he has a moment he is not taken up with his new Pokémon game, running in with each new adventure and new capture. 

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

I like Pokémon.  I don't know why, but if I think about it, it teaches patience and it is something that makes sense.  Water beats fire, water beats rock (erosion), etc.   I don't like that they fight to weaken the Pokémon, but there are no killings, and Ash is supposed to be a good trainer.  I can't believe I really had those thoughts in my head about the game.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

He just came through telling me about finding a legendary Pokémon, it creates moments of conversation for us and lessons about life--good ones.  There is also a defined good vs. bad.

 ::MonkeyCool::



I still engage in the occasional Pokemon battle with sidekick.  ::MonkeyCool::  ::MonkeyJnBox::
Here is a nice little video.
'Thrown Away' Dog Saves Little Girl's Life   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Mw_vKJ9wg


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 29, 2013, 12:59:47 PM
How do you know when you're too old to Trick or Treat?

You get winded from knocking on the door.
You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.
When the door opens you yell, "Trick ..." and can't remember the rest.
By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.     ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 30, 2013, 12:43:00 AM
How do you know when you're too old to Trick or Treat?

You get winded from knocking on the door.
You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.
When the door opens you yell, "Trick ..." and can't remember the rest.
By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.     ::MonkeyDevil::

Well Dang it. Looks like I wont be going trick or ????????? Thursday night. ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 30, 2013, 11:41:51 AM
Hey monkeys! This video is awesome!!   ::MonkeyCheer4::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNe0ZUD19EE#t=282
The Ohio State University Marching Band Performs their Hollywood

I saw that.  Thanks for posting it, Trimmy!  It is awesome.  I can't wait to show Cubby!  I have to wait until he has a moment he is not taken up with his new Pokémon game, running in with each new adventure and new capture. 

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

I like Pokémon.  I don't know why, but if I think about it, it teaches patience and it is something that makes sense.  Water beats fire, water beats rock (erosion), etc.   I don't like that they fight to weaken the Pokémon, but there are no killings, and Ash is supposed to be a good trainer.  I can't believe I really had those thoughts in my head about the game.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

He just came through telling me about finding a legendary Pokémon, it creates moments of conversation for us and lessons about life--good ones.  There is also a defined good vs. bad.

 ::MonkeyCool::



I still engage in the occasional Pokemon battle with sidekick.  ::MonkeyCool::  ::MonkeyJnBox::
Here is a nice little video.
'Thrown Away' Dog Saves Little Girl's Life   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Mw_vKJ9wg

 ::MonkeyTears::

I knew it!  I knew it!  I recognized that Pokémon spirit within you!  Now I am sure I have to come and visit!  I will bring my sidekick and you  bring your sidekick and let the Pokémon battle begin!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on October 31, 2013, 05:59:59 AM

Did you see the construction workers response to Miley's wrecking ball?  I would put the link here, but it has the parts with her nude in it.

 ::MonkeyDevil::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 31, 2013, 10:01:27 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 31, 2013, 10:07:46 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::


I am so sorry to hear Rani passed ::MonkeyAngel:: Poor Digger whats he going to do now?


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 31, 2013, 10:10:02 AM

Did you see the construction workers response to Miley's wrecking ball?  I would put the link here, but it has the parts with her nude in it.

 ::MonkeyDevil::



I did watch it Bearly. Pretty silly all the way around.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on October 31, 2013, 10:45:36 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 31, 2013, 11:31:27 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::


I am so sorry to hear Rani passed ::MonkeyAngel:: Poor Digger whats he going to do now?
He is just kinda laying around,he kept getting up last night so I think he knew something wasn't right.  ::rhino::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 31, 2013, 11:35:24 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 
So true Muffy.Birds are very smart and in tune with the rest of the family.Rani was 20 years old so she had been with the family for quite a while and she will be missed very much.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 31, 2013, 01:44:17 PM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 
So true Muffy.Birds are very smart and in tune with the rest of the family.Rani was 20 years old so she had been with the family for quite a while and she will be missed very much.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh, that is so sad, Trimm. My heart goes out to you and Digger.

I am sure Rani had a long and happy life with you and eventually that will give you peace.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on October 31, 2013, 02:10:26 PM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 
So true Muffy.Birds are very smart and in tune with the rest of the family.Rani was 20 years old so she had been with the family for quite a while and she will be missed very much.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh, that is so sad, Trimm. My heart goes out to you and Digger.

I am sure Rani had a long and happy life with you and eventually that will give you peace.

 ::rhino::  I think I am gonna have to make a chocolate run...some things never change.   ::piggy::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on October 31, 2013, 02:59:46 PM
Hi Trimmy! ::HelloKitty::

You get lots of chocolate - I am sorry for the loss of your pet.

So sad.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on October 31, 2013, 04:05:01 PM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 
So true Muffy.Birds are very smart and in tune with the rest of the family.Rani was 20 years old so she had been with the family for quite a while and she will be missed very much.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh, that is so sad, Trimm. My heart goes out to you and Digger.

I am sure Rani had a long and happy life with you and eventually that will give you peace.

 ::rhino::  I think I am gonna have to make a chocolate run...some things never change.   ::piggy::

I am so sorry!  Hugs. But the good news is that lots of chocolate is on sale . . .   


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on October 31, 2013, 05:27:38 PM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 
So true Muffy.Birds are very smart and in tune with the rest of the family.Rani was 20 years old so she had been with the family for quite a while and she will be missed very much.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh, that is so sad, Trimm. My heart goes out to you and Digger.

I am sure Rani had a long and happy life with you and eventually that will give you peace.

 ::rhino::  I think I am gonna have to make a chocolate run...some things never change.   ::piggy::

Took me forever to find it! I have 14837 files in my photobucket account!) But I found it!!!

            (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/JSM-Chat/Animation4-5.gif~original)


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Post by: CasuallyCool on October 31, 2013, 06:33:16 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!        ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg.html)


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Post by: Green Eyes on October 31, 2013, 06:46:28 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!        ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg.html)


Happy Halloween to you & JSM too. Patton looks ready for some Trick or Treating. How about Ruby (Sue)?



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on October 31, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
BOOOO!!!!!!!


(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/26793465-1D37-46DD-8C75-0DA7C6003FF9-6039-000008110CDFC0B5_zps4159f03d.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/26793465-1D37-46DD-8C75-0DA7C6003FF9-6039-000008110CDFC0B5_zps4159f03d.jpg.html)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 31, 2013, 07:06:31 PM
BOOOO!!!!!!!


(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/26793465-1D37-46DD-8C75-0DA7C6003FF9-6039-000008110CDFC0B5_zps4159f03d.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/26793465-1D37-46DD-8C75-0DA7C6003FF9-6039-000008110CDFC0B5_zps4159f03d.jpg.html)

Poor Ruby she doesn't look like she likes her costume very much.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on October 31, 2013, 07:37:06 PM


                     
::MonkeyWitch1:: HAPPY HALLOWEEN Monkeys ::MonkeyWitch1::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:34:19 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

Oh, Trimmy, I am so very sorry.  My heart goes out to you and your fur baby.  Does sidekick know?
   
 ::MonkeyAngel:: :smt022
 

   


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:40:47 AM

Did you see the construction workers response to Miley's wrecking ball?  I would put the link here, but it has the parts with her nude in it.

 ::MonkeyDevil::



I did watch it Bearly. Pretty silly all the way around.  ::MonkeyEek::

I hope she is not just the latest one of the child stars to become ill.  I am not sure if there is so much pressure on them, their young bodies cannot handle it, if their creativity and sensitivity is the issue or if there is a combination. 

Miley thinks sex stops at 40.  Do they know anything about the real world at all?

   ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyShocked::





Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:41:58 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

I'm so sorry Trimmy.   :smt056  I hope with time the pain will ease and be replaced with  good memories and happy times you had with Rani.

When I've introduced people to my bird/birds and they stop and interact with them, they're often surprised at what they learn.  I've had them say things like "I didn't know birds had personality".  Yes.  Yes they do.  And they have some very endearing qualities. 

How many do you have, Muffy?

   ::buzzbee3::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:43:43 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::


I am so sorry to hear Rani passed ::MonkeyAngel:: Poor Digger whats he going to do now?
He is just kinda laying around,he kept getting up last night so I think he knew something wasn't right.  ::rhino::

Poor Digger!  I hope you can share some Digger and Rani stories with us we missed while you were MIA.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:46:20 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!        ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg.html)

I will bet he just loved that!

   ::MonkeyHaHa::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:47:37 AM
BOOOO!!!!!!!


(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/26793465-1D37-46DD-8C75-0DA7C6003FF9-6039-000008110CDFC0B5_zps4159f03d.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/26793465-1D37-46DD-8C75-0DA7C6003FF9-6039-000008110CDFC0B5_zps4159f03d.jpg.html)

Was she trying to shake it off?

    ::dogwag::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 01, 2013, 04:49:13 AM


                     
::MonkeyWitch1:: HAPPY HALLOWEEN Monkeys ::MonkeyWitch1::

Thanks, Green Eyes!  It was the best one ever!

 "teddybear2::

How was yours?

 ::HelloKitty::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 01, 2013, 06:46:38 AM


                     
::MonkeyWitch1:: HAPPY HALLOWEEN Monkeys ::MonkeyWitch1::

Thanks, Green Eyes!  It was the best one ever!

 "teddybear2::

How was yours?

 ::HelloKitty::



Since we live in a very rural area we don't get any trick or treaters. Grand kids are all to big to go out. I miss the little ones and their costumes. So had a very quiet Halloween. Glad you had a wonderful Halloween Bearly


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Post by: MuffyBee on November 01, 2013, 11:11:57 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!        ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg.html)

It's the red headed stranger!!!  Love the Willie costume for Patton.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on November 01, 2013, 04:03:26 PM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

Oh, Trimmy, I am so very sorry.  My heart goes out to you and your fur baby.  Does sidekick know?
   
 ::MonkeyAngel:: :smt022
 

   

Yep,the kids have grown up with that bird.Used to crack them up because Rani would whistle the Bama fight song,and you could say  War Eagle...she would cluck like a chicken.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
One girl at work wanted to know how you fight with a bird,I said from a distance,cause they will be bite and they will argue.What ever their little thing is that bugs them.The phone would set Rani off,she gabbered as long you had a conversation on the phone. People could knock on the door and she would mimmick "Da** Johnsons...remembering some of our least favorite visitors from years ago.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Digger is gonna miss getting seeds spit at him.  ::MonkeyCool::
See you monkeys later,gotta get ready for work tomorrow


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 02, 2013, 12:34:47 AM
Hey monkeys.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope everyone is having a great day.
My little bird Rani died this morning,and I have had her so long it is like a person died.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Poor Digger...his partner in crime is no more.  ::MonkeyCool::

Oh, Trimmy, I am so very sorry.  My heart goes out to you and your fur baby.  Does sidekick know?
   
 ::MonkeyAngel:: :smt022
 

   

Yep,the kids have grown up with that bird.Used to crack them up because Rani would whistle the Bama fight song,and you could say  War Eagle...she would cluck like a chicken.  ::MonkeyJnBox::
One girl at work wanted to know how you fight with a bird,I said from a distance,cause they will be bite and they will argue.What ever their little thing is that bugs them.The phone would set Rani off,she gabbered as long you had a conversation on the phone. People could knock on the door and she would mimmick "Da** Johnsons...remembering some of our least favorite visitors from years ago.   ::MonkeyJnBox::
Digger is gonna miss getting seeds spit at him.  ::MonkeyCool::
See you monkeys later,gotta get ready for work tomorrow

What a character!  I am so glad you had her for so long to keep you company and entertain y'all.  Your life is so much richer for having known her.  I am so sorry you are hurting and can see why you would miss a feathered baby with such an amazing personality.  Wish I was there to give you a hug, but for now, a virtual hug is all I have to offer.  Love you, Trimmy!

   (((Trimmy and Digger)))   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyHeart::

 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on November 02, 2013, 04:58:02 PM
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on November 02, 2013, 05:35:15 PM
::germanshep::

Good to see you, Sister!

Did you forget your order?

 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on November 03, 2013, 01:08:04 PM
::germanshep::

Good to see you Sister!  I just saw the email you had sent me on October 30 (4 days ago), asking me to post a note in this thread to let everyone know you were having computer problems and couldn't post at Scared Monkeys.  I'm so sorry I didn't see it till this morning, but I'm glad to know you're back to posting here.    ::MonkeyCool::  Life has been a bit hectic (not in a bad way, but still hectic)for me this past week and I wasn't keeping up. 

We're glad to know Sister is okay, she just had computer problems.   ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on November 03, 2013, 05:17:08 PM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on November 04, 2013, 07:00:10 AM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

Perhaps if you offer to do the chores naked if she helps?     ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on November 04, 2013, 09:39:30 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 04, 2013, 03:50:04 PM
::germanshep::

Hi Sister glad to know you are okay. Was wondering what had happened.



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 04, 2013, 03:51:50 PM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

Well dang it CC when you get done you can come here and finish some of my cleaning. I will even buy you some ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 04, 2013, 03:52:24 PM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

Perhaps if you offer to do the chores naked if she helps?     ::MonkeyDevil::


 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 04, 2013, 03:54:53 PM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on November 05, 2013, 03:38:18 AM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

 ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on November 05, 2013, 03:38:47 AM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

Perhaps if you offer to do the chores naked if she helps?     ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on November 05, 2013, 03:57:08 AM
The little girl at the end of the video is so cute.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
PARENTS EAT KIDS HALLOWEEN CANDY TRICK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS_q73b2ibY


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:34:29 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!        ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox:: ::MonkeyJnBox::

(http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/CasuallyCool/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg) (http://s364.photobucket.com/user/CasuallyCool/media/335A6CDE-0A14-44AD-B9E5-5F895B70B222-6039-00000807E8ACA203_zps8e5c6f37.jpg.html)

I didn't know Patton was a Red Sox fan.  Congratulations on your win.  Did he take place in the shave off, too?

      ::MonkeyDebonaire::

Klaas, it has to be a year, or in my world, I think it is.  When do we put this guy up again to remember the men in our life and remind them to take care of themselves?

 ::MonkeyHeart::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:38:09 AM
::germanshep::

Uhoh!  What have you done with Sister?

 ::MonkeyEek::





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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:41:11 AM
::germanshep::

Good to see you Sister!  I just saw the email you had sent me on October 30 (4 days ago), asking me to post a note in this thread to let everyone know you were having computer problems and couldn't post at Scared Monkeys.  I'm so sorry I didn't see it till this morning, but I'm glad to know you're back to posting here.    ::MonkeyCool::  Life has been a bit hectic (not in a bad way, but still hectic)for me this past week and I wasn't keeping up. 

We're glad to know Sister is okay, she just had computer problems.   ::MonkeyCheer4::

Thanks, Muffy.  Glad to know the fur baby hasn't taken over the parsonage.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::bee::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:43:59 AM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

You could travel a little north and a little east...just sayin'.

 ::MonkeyBike:: ::CowboySmiley:: ::monkeydust::

I hope you are wearing your french maid outfit!

 ::MonkeyDevil::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:46:25 AM
Late afternoon monkeys.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Prayers to all in need   ::MonkeyAngel::

Good day to do fall cleaning - window/mirrors washing/cleaning, vacuming/deodorizing carpet, bathrooms and kitchen.  Now for JSM to get home from church to help.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2::

Perhaps if you offer to do the chores naked if she helps?     ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyShocked::

Perhaps if he offered to have a certain Canadian politician do the chores naked if she helps.  I am sure CC would be much too distracting, irresistible as he is and all....

 ::canadaflag2::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:48:56 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

How is the teacher/son that had the problem in school?  Did everything work out there?

Glad to know all is well.  Have a wonderful time!

 ::MonkeyBike::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 04:51:11 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



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Post by: Green Eyes on November 05, 2013, 06:58:30 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Bearly That is a good play on words. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have lived on both coasts.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Haven't figured out how we ended up in the middle. ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 05, 2013, 07:01:37 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.


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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 03:13:32 PM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Bearly That is a good play on words. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have lived on both coasts.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Haven't figured out how we ended up in the middle. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, you have been to the rest, now come to the best.   ::MonkeyWink:: 

Any time you want to come visit the shore/mountains/4 seasons (or Frankie Valli--he is here usually in February and we go to see and hear him; we get to see the real Jersey boy, not the imitators--although that play is on my bucket list) come and visit, we would be more than happy to meet up with you on your stay. 

 ::monkeywine2:: :smt034

You are more than welcome to stay here, that is if you can make it through all the things my Mom has here while she is waiting on a decision for personal care after being kicked out of residential.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyShocked::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 03:18:56 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 03:20:43 PM

Tonight we are going to see Elf!

     ::ElfMonkey::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 03:37:30 PM
The little girl at the end of the video is so cute.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
PARENTS EAT KIDS HALLOWEEN CANDY TRICK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS_q73b2ibY

It took me a whole year to get used to this prank.  He started that last year.  I am not for practical jokes that make kids cry, or people upset for more than a second.  This year, I was glad to see there were kids that care about others, still not happy about people upsetting kids on purpose, especially when you are the parent.  You are their protector, that must make you feel very vulnerable when your parent screws you.  

That is young to show that kind of compassion or understanding.  Hopefully though, these compassionate kids would only do something like that for their Mom, and not let people do whatever they want to them.  

It is so hard to know how to teach children to be kind, yet not let people walk all over them, or worse, not to let someone abuse them or take advantage of them in any way.  I struggle with this on what feels like a daily basis.  Can't you tell?  

That said, my son couldn't care less if I ate all of his candy.  He never liked chocolate, which most houses give out anyway.  So, he would have been okay with me eating all his candy, although he would have probably have told me I was going to get sick, etc. like that one kid did, and then would worry about me all day, even after I told him the truth.  The other thing he would think is that all rules were now deemed negotiable.  Yes, his mind works that far in advance.  Things are black and white, now I have disobeyed the 'not eating too much junk rule' and even though it did not last that long, he would remember the feeling.  He would think, eating too much junk is now okay and have a little party in his head.

 ::MonkeyConfused::

Oh, yes, that little girl is adorable, I forgot to say that.

 ::MonkeyHeart::





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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 05, 2013, 03:43:54 PM

I love her videos.  I really like this face for Halloween.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoBbWBtAuqw

 ::MonkeyEek::



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Post by: klaasend on November 05, 2013, 08:49:03 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET!
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer110513_zps82aa2efa.jpg)

Click on the link below now!

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 06, 2013, 08:53:05 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Bearly That is a good play on words. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have lived on both coasts.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Haven't figured out how we ended up in the middle. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, you have been to the rest, now come to the best.   ::MonkeyWink:: 

Any time you want to come visit the shore/mountains/4 seasons (or Frankie Valli--he is here usually in February and we go to see and hear him; we get to see the real Jersey boy, not the imitators--although that play is on my bucket list) come and visit, we would be more than happy to meet up with you on your stay. 

 ::monkeywine2:: :smt034

You are more than welcome to stay here, that is if you can make it through all the things my Mom has here while she is waiting on a decision for personal care after being kicked out of residential.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyShocked::



Bearly  Thank You for the invite.   That is so sweet of you. Your mom is with you or just her stuff?  ::MonkeyKiss::  Prayers and Hugs headed your way.


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 06, 2013, 09:14:44 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



Thank you for the Prayers for hubs eyes.  It's been a long long road with his eyes.  It's been almost 2 years when we started out on this road. He has had 4 surgeries on his eyes. First 2 where to remove pterguims on both eyes which is a weird growth on the eye. Then he had cataracts removed from both eyes. After all that they found he has Immacular Degeneration in both eyes one wet and one dry. Some where in there they found he he had glaucoma.  He is on a schedule every 3 months he goes in and has a shot in his left eye to keep the wet immacular degeneration under control.  He can't drive which he has a really hard time with. Although he his eye sight isn't bad he has fuzzy spots in his vision. Next step is to go back to the surgeon that did his cataracts and have the new lenses  laser treated to see if that doesn't take care of the fuzzy vision.


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 07, 2013, 02:21:46 PM
Prayers to GreenEyes and her hubby.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 07, 2013, 02:22:41 PM
http://www.sandinmysuitcase.com/never-forget-elephant/
You never forget an elephant
Posted by Janice Mucalov (Sand In My Suitcase) on Tuesday, November 5, 2013
      Beautiful creatures.   ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 07, 2013, 07:18:25 PM
Prayers to GreenEyes and her hubby.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks Trimm ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Sister on November 10, 2013, 08:11:49 AM
Good morning everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Haven't been posting, but have been reading and praying.
Today is our big celebration of Veterans Day.  So excited.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: cookie on November 10, 2013, 08:16:20 PM
Hi everybody!  ::HelloKitty::
Heading back to Illinois Tomorrow.
Hubs and I had a fab time in Key West. One of our favorite places....
Hope u r all well.
Catch up time at the airport tomorrow waiting to fly home.


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 11, 2013, 10:11:37 AM
 ::MonkeyHeart::

***New*** Penguins at the Kansas City Zoo

Published on Nov 10, 2013

New penguin exhibit at KC Zoo. All video shot with iPhone 5s at 120fps (super slomo)

Music: "Homecoming"
credit to Jordan Rees of Cinesound Productions.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJSHe0uI2t0


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 11, 2013, 12:42:01 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Prayers for all.  In the last 5 days we have had 5 earthquakes within 5 miles of us here in North Texas. They have all been little. It's just weird that everyday there has been one. All I can figure is with all the fracking  with the natural gas sites around is what  is causing them.   ::MonkeyBike::


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Post by: Sister on November 11, 2013, 04:14:23 PM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers


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Post by: Sister on November 11, 2013, 04:15:29 PM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/Image174.png


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Post by: Sister on November 11, 2013, 04:17:15 PM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/Image174.png

trying one more time:

  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/Image174.png)


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 11, 2013, 05:05:29 PM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers

Sister sorry to hear about you & Dennis. But you are right you are who you are. Prayers headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: cookie on November 11, 2013, 07:32:51 PM
Sister...sorry things did not work out with u and Dennis.
One door closes and another door opens as they say.


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Post by: cookie on November 11, 2013, 07:33:58 PM
GE....stay safe!


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Post by: Sister on November 12, 2013, 06:25:56 AM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers

Sister sorry to hear about you & Dennis. But you are right you are who you are. Prayers headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you for your prayers.  I am doing pretty good.  I just know I must do what God has asked, and the rest will fall into place.  I had hoped our time away in the mountains would help us stay the course.  Worked for me.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Sister on November 12, 2013, 06:28:45 AM
Sister...sorry things did not work out with u and Dennis.
One door closes and another door opens as they say.

Cookie, indeed it does -- I am expecting continued showers of blessings.
Glad you are home safe and sound.  How is that puppy doing?  I am still green with envy -- give her a smooch from me.

 :smt049
P.S.  Brandi, maybe we need some red lips, teehee.


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Post by: theboyzmom on November 12, 2013, 09:11:25 AM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers

I am so sorry Sister.


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 12, 2013, 05:48:47 PM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers

Sister sorry to hear about you & Dennis. But you are right you are who you are. Prayers headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you for your prayers.  I am doing pretty good.  I just know I must do what God has asked, and the rest will fall into place.  I had hoped our time away in the mountains would help us stay the course.  Worked for me.
 ::germanshep::

I am proud of you staying true to your self. That's hard to do some times. It doesn't stop the hurt that comes along with it. But as my grandmother use to tell me" it all comes out in the wash." In the end things will be to Gods plan ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 12, 2013, 07:26:39 PM
Busy day. Had to take granddaughter to the doctor for bronchitis. But they couldn't give her an appointment you just had to go in and wait. Then took her over to get her prescription filled.  All in all about 4 hours of sitting around waiting. She is now here in bed resting. Then had to call direct TV because the new box they sent I couldn't gt o work. An hour on the phone. Told them just send a dang Tech out. If we do it will cost you. WHAT I pay extra a month so it doesn't cost me. Was not a happy camper. They sent me over to a supervisor and we got it all worked out. But not with out me wanting to scream. 


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Post by: Brandi on November 12, 2013, 09:18:51 PM
Sister...sorry things did not work out with u and Dennis.
One door closes and another door opens as they say.

Cookie, indeed it does -- I am expecting continued showers of blessings.
Glad you are home safe and sound.  How is that puppy doing?  I am still green with envy -- give her a smooch from me.

 :smt049
P.S.  Brandi, maybe we need some red lips, teehee.


Someone made a kissing monkey that is uploaded to our forum emoticons.

But I threw this together since you asked for it:

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Not sure I got the lips looking like kissing, but it's close. LOL

Consider yourself kissed ;-)


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 12, 2013, 10:04:53 PM
Sister...sorry things did not work out with u and Dennis.
One door closes and another door opens as they say.

Cookie, indeed it does -- I am expecting continued showers of blessings.
Glad you are home safe and sound.  How is that puppy doing?  I am still green with envy -- give her a smooch from me.

 :smt049
P.S.  Brandi, maybe we need some red lips, teehee.


Someone made a kissing monkey that is uploaded to our forum emoticons.

But I threw this together since you asked for it:

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Not sure I got the lips looking like kissing, but it's close. LOL

Consider yourself kissed ;-)

To Cute Brandi ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Brandi on November 13, 2013, 12:43:20 PM
Sister...sorry things did not work out with u and Dennis.
One door closes and another door opens as they say.

Cookie, indeed it does -- I am expecting continued showers of blessings.
Glad you are home safe and sound.  How is that puppy doing?  I am still green with envy -- give her a smooch from me.

 :smt049
P.S.  Brandi, maybe we need some red lips, teehee.


Someone made a kissing monkey that is uploaded to our forum emoticons.

But I threw this together since you asked for it:

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Not sure I got the lips looking like kissing, but it's close. LOL

Consider yourself kissed ;-)

To Cute Brandi ::MonkeyHeart::

Well, then you deserve one too, Green Eyes!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Consider yourself kissed too! LOL


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 13, 2013, 03:14:56 PM
Sister...sorry things did not work out with u and Dennis.
One door closes and another door opens as they say.

Cookie, indeed it does -- I am expecting continued showers of blessings.
Glad you are home safe and sound.  How is that puppy doing?  I am still green with envy -- give her a smooch from me.

 :smt049
P.S.  Brandi, maybe we need some red lips, teehee.


Someone made a kissing monkey that is uploaded to our forum emoticons.

But I threw this together since you asked for it:

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Not sure I got the lips looking like kissing, but it's close. LOL

Consider yourself kissed ;-)

To Cute Brandi ::MonkeyHeart::

Well, then you deserve one too, Green Eyes!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Consider yourself kissed too! LOL

Awe Thanks Brandi.   ::MonkeyKiss:: Hows it going in your neck of the woods?  Have you heard any thing on your neighbor?


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Post by: Sister on November 13, 2013, 03:34:38 PM
 

 (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/moon-monkey.gif~original)

Everyone considered yourself loved and kissed today, except for CC, he is loved, but I don't kiss married men specially with these red lips -- thanks Brandi!


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Post by: Brandi on November 13, 2013, 06:39:30 PM
Okay. Now we know what this monkey is doing. Kissing, not just pursing his lips funny. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation1-7.gif~original)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 14, 2013, 03:51:24 PM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.


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Post by: Brandi on November 14, 2013, 04:38:07 PM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

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Post by: BabsKats on November 14, 2013, 06:15:16 PM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

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Wow GE, hate to hear that happening as once it starts they will continue to strip whatever they can.....You'll have to keep an ear out for your vehicles also.....guess you can take one thing from it, the way this Texas Weather eats the rubber, tires won't be of much good after sitting for over 7 years!


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Post by: Brandi on November 14, 2013, 10:40:16 PM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

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Wow GE, hate to hear that happening as once it starts they will continue to strip whatever they can.....You'll have to keep an ear out for your vehicles also.....guess you can take one thing from it, the way this Texas Weather eats the rubber, tires won't be of much good after sitting for over 7 years!

Good point, Babs!

Those tires are probably dry-rotted after 7 years sitting on the ground, not being used.

Hi Babs! Good to see ya!
     ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on November 15, 2013, 02:01:38 AM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

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Wow GE, hate to hear that happening as once it starts they will continue to strip whatever they can.....You'll have to keep an ear out for your vehicles also.....guess you can take one thing from it, the way this Texas Weather eats the rubber, tires won't be of much good after sitting for over 7 years!

Good point, Babs!

Those tires are probably dry-rotted after 7 years sitting on the ground, not being used.

Hi Babs! Good to see ya!
     ::MonkeyDance::
My little car is in dire need of new tires, I can't drive 2 vehicles and prefer my big truck to run around these country roads ( too many rock-haulers) running little ones off the road or just rolling right over them.

Hi Brandi, good to see you too, its been so quiet in here of late, sure do miss all the banter that used to pop up here on JSM's thread............Where has everyone gone, or do I just need to get a life? 

 Looks like its about time to change my kitties over to fall/winter, they aren't too happy we have already had a couple of frosty nites , had to get out the heating pads for a couple of the old grumps so time to put the pool away for awhile!


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on November 15, 2013, 02:26:22 PM


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Everyone considered yourself loved and kissed today, except for CC, he is loved, but I don't kiss married men specially with these red lips -- thanks Brandi!


Love it!!!  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on November 15, 2013, 02:46:23 PM
Little Sidekick is in Indiana for the Bands of America competition!  ::MonkeyCheer4::

I finally found a photo of them on twitter. He is on the left.  ::MonkeyDance::
https://twitter.com/jonovation/status/401127932199829504/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/jonovation/status/401127932199829504/photo/1)
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Post by: BabsKats on November 15, 2013, 04:03:01 PM
Little Sidekick is in Indiana for the Bands of America competition!  ::MonkeyCheer4::

I finally found a photo of them on twitter. He is on the left.  ::MonkeyDance::
https://twitter.com/jonovation/status/401127932199829504/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/jonovation/status/401127932199829504/photo/1)
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How cute Trimm........Tuba is almost as big as he is!


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 15, 2013, 04:38:18 PM
Little Sidekick is in Indiana for the Bands of America competition!  ::MonkeyCheer4::

I finally found a photo of them on twitter. He is on the left.  ::MonkeyDance::
https://twitter.com/jonovation/status/401127932199829504/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/jonovation/status/401127932199829504/photo/1)
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 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyHeart:: How sweet.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 17, 2013, 10:28:04 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all in need.  Caught the nasty bug going around.  Slept over 36 hours the first of the week. Would wake up long enough to take meds have a cup of hot tea and go back to bed. Now it is cough and running nose.  Still don't feel like doing much. But that's nothing new.  ::MonkeyDevil:: Hope everyone has a great day.


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Post by: MuffyBee on November 17, 2013, 04:01:04 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all in need.  Caught the nasty bug going around.  Slept over 36 hours the first of the week. Would wake up long enough to take meds have a cup of hot tea and go back to bed. Now it is cough and running nose.  Still don't feel like doing much. But that's nothing new.  ::MonkeyDevil:: Hope everyone has a great day.

I'm sorry to hear you caught that nasty bug GE.   I hope you'll be feeling better soon!   ::buzzbee3::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 17, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all in need.  Caught the nasty bug going around.  Slept over 36 hours the first of the week. Would wake up long enough to take meds have a cup of hot tea and go back to bed. Now it is cough and running nose.  Still don't feel like doing much. But that's nothing new.  ::MonkeyDevil:: Hope everyone has a great day.

I'm sorry to hear you caught that nasty bug GE.   I hope you'll be feeling better soon!   ::buzzbee3::

Thanks Muffy  ::bee:: Thank goodness the worst of it is over.  I hope. It really hit hard and fast. I never should have said I hadn't hadn't gotten the flu since we moved to Texas.  ::MonkeyTongue::  Hope you and the family are doing okay.


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Post by: MuffyBee on November 17, 2013, 04:29:23 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all in need.  Caught the nasty bug going around.  Slept over 36 hours the first of the week. Would wake up long enough to take meds have a cup of hot tea and go back to bed. Now it is cough and running nose.  Still don't feel like doing much. But that's nothing new.  ::MonkeyDevil:: Hope everyone has a great day.

I'm sorry to hear you caught that nasty bug GE.   I hope you'll be feeling better soon!   ::buzzbee3::

Thanks Muffy  ::bee:: Thank goodness the worst of it is over.  I hope. It really hit hard and fast. I never should have said I hadn't hadn't gotten the flu since we moved to Texas.  ::MonkeyTongue::  Hope you and the family are doing okay.

We're all doing well here.  So far (and I hope this doesn't jinx me) we've managed to avoid the flu.  The crazy Texas weather has really been something. It was so cold here about a week ago there was ice in the dog's water bowl, yet today I'm out and around in shorts and sandals.  Yeah boy, howdy.  Huh.   ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 17, 2013, 04:47:50 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all in need.  Caught the nasty bug going around.  Slept over 36 hours the first of the week. Would wake up long enough to take meds have a cup of hot tea and go back to bed. Now it is cough and running nose.  Still don't feel like doing much. But that's nothing new.  ::MonkeyDevil:: Hope everyone has a great day.

I'm sorry to hear you caught that nasty bug GE.   I hope you'll be feeling better soon!   ::buzzbee3::

Thanks Muffy  ::bee:: Thank goodness the worst of it is over.  I hope. It really hit hard and fast. I never should have said I hadn't hadn't gotten the flu since we moved to Texas.  ::MonkeyTongue::  Hope you and the family are doing okay.

We're all doing well here.  So far (and I hope this doesn't jinx me) we've managed to avoid the flu.  The crazy Texas weather has really been something. It was so cold here about a week ago there was ice in the dog's water bowl, yet today I'm out and around in shorts and sandals.  Yeah boy, howdy.  Huh.   ::MonkeyHaHa::

I hear you. Had to turn the heat on last week. Down to 27 at night and only 40"s during the day. Had to turn on the AC today  as it got so warm.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: can on November 17, 2013, 07:12:03 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 17, 2013, 07:17:10 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Can that is wonderful news ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: I am so happy for you all. Continued Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: can on November 17, 2013, 07:35:52 PM

GE - Sorry to hear you had a bad bout with the flu but glad you are on the mend.

Sister - Thinking of you, and as you would say, in God's time. xoxo
 ::MonkeyAngel::

Bearly - Is Mom settled in somewhere yet?   ::MonkeyHeart::

Blessings to all.


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Post by: can on November 17, 2013, 07:37:31 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Can that is wonderful news ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: I am so happy for you all. Continued Prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks so much hon!  xo


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 18, 2013, 12:34:07 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 18, 2013, 12:35:34 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & orange. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Sorry about that it was suppose to be orange.


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Post by: theboyzmom on November 18, 2013, 06:37:10 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Very good news. Hope the biopsy comes back well!


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Post by: theboyzmom on November 18, 2013, 06:38:51 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

We made it here. It was and still is very windy but we missed the really bad stuff. Lots of damage around us. Daylight will show how much there is. Thanks for the thoughts!


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Post by: 4 Donks on November 18, 2013, 07:50:42 AM
Hi
Thanks for the concern about the weather Green Eyes. The storm line broke up before coming through so just rain and wind. Hope all monkeys are safe.


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Post by: cadillac on November 18, 2013, 09:01:05 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE ::HelloKitty::

Like 4 Donks said, no problems here.  Heard the wind whistling through the cracks in the door- tee hee - and some rain but no problems.  Sunny day today.

Hope everyone is safe.  I have seen first hand what a storm can do to a community and it is unbelievable. 

Morning prayers to all my monkey friends.


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Post by: MuffyBee on November 18, 2013, 09:35:26 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Excellent news Can!! I hope there will be more good news to follow.   ::MonkeySlide::  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: MuffyBee on November 18, 2013, 09:37:41 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

We made it here. It was and still is very windy but we missed the really bad stuff. Lots of damage around us. Daylight will show how much there is. Thanks for the thoughts!


Good to see you're safe theboyzmom!   ::MonkeySlide:: 


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Post by: MuffyBee on November 18, 2013, 09:38:37 AM
Hi
Thanks for the concern about the weather Green Eyes. The storm line broke up before coming through so just rain and wind. Hope all monkeys are safe.


 ::donkey3::



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Post by: MuffyBee on November 18, 2013, 09:39:36 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE ::HelloKitty::

Like 4 Donks said, no problems here.  Heard the wind whistling through the cracks in the door- tee hee - and some rain but no problems.  Sunny day today.

Hope everyone is safe.  I have seen first hand what a storm can do to a community and it is unbelievable. 

Morning prayers to all my monkey friends.

 ::MonkeyDance:: 


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 18, 2013, 11:20:14 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

So glad every one is safe.  Hoping Cookie, Trimm and Sister are okay.  Read where lots of people are without power.


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Post by: Brandi on November 18, 2013, 11:28:44 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE!

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Checking in. Like 4 Donks, the line of storms broke up before reaching us. We just had some rain, a little wind.

Hey, 4 Donks, I have been thinking of you, glad to see you reported in.

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Can, such good news about your brother. Thanks for letting us know. Hoping he receives continued good news.

Glad to see the other monkeys checking in today. Calling for 72º here today; it might get higher, since it is 70.7º already at 11:35. Sunny and beautiful. Such destruction in Illinois and Indiana. Cookie, how are you?



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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 19, 2013, 03:38:37 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

So glad every one is safe.  Hoping Cookie, Trimm and Sister are okay.  Read where lots of people are without power.

Good Morning,all is well.   ::MonkeyBike:: ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Sister on November 19, 2013, 05:35:51 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

So glad every one is safe.  Hoping Cookie, Trimm and Sister are okay.  Read where lots of people are without power.

Good Morning,all is well.   ::MonkeyBike:: ::MonkeyHeart::

ditto

all is well
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: klaasend on November 20, 2013, 08:13:51 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show at 9pm ET tonight!

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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 02:57:03 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Bearly That is a good play on words. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have lived on both coasts.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Haven't figured out how we ended up in the middle. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, you have been to the rest, now come to the best.   ::MonkeyWink:: 

Any time you want to come visit the shore/mountains/4 seasons (or Frankie Valli--he is here usually in February and we go to see and hear him; we get to see the real Jersey boy, not the imitators--although that play is on my bucket list) come and visit, we would be more than happy to meet up with you on your stay. 

 ::monkeywine2:: :smt034

You are more than welcome to stay here, that is if you can make it through all the things my Mom has here while she is waiting on a decision for personal care after being kicked out of residential.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyShocked::



Bearly  Thank You for the invite.   That is so sweet of you. Your mom is with you or just her stuff?  ::MonkeyKiss::  Prayers and Hugs headed your way.

Her stuff.  I might as well live with my Parents, I am there enough!  I go just about every day.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 03:18:07 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



Thank you for the Prayers for hubs eyes.  It's been a long long road with his eyes.  It's been almost 2 years when we started out on this road. He has had 4 surgeries on his eyes. First 2 where to remove pterguims on both eyes which is a weird growth on the eye. Then he had cataracts removed from both eyes. After all that they found he has Immacular Degeneration in both eyes one wet and one dry. Some where in there they found he he had glaucoma.  He is on a schedule every 3 months he goes in and has a shot in his left eye to keep the wet immacular degeneration under control.  He can't drive which he has a really hard time with. Although he his eye sight isn't bad he has fuzzy spots in his vision. Next step is to go back to the surgeon that did his cataracts and have the new lenses  laser treated to see if that doesn't take care of the fuzzy vision.

You have had a long road with his vision.  Both my Grandmother, her sister's daughter, and my Aunt (my Grandmother's daughter) had that.  At one time they were saying it was not hereditary, but there are too many in my Dad's family to say that have it.  Your husband is in my prayers, I know how frustrating that is from watching all of it.  I have feared losing my sight since I was little, before they even had a problem. Does he have one of those reader things so he can magnify what he is trying to read?



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 03:19:48 AM
Prayers to GreenEyes and her hubby.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Why, Miss Trimmy, you look bea-u-ti-ful, ma'am!

 ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyWink::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 21, 2013, 03:36:07 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



Thank you for the Prayers for hubs eyes.  It's been a long long road with his eyes.  It's been almost 2 years when we started out on this road. He has had 4 surgeries on his eyes. First 2 where to remove pterguims on both eyes which is a weird growth on the eye. Then he had cataracts removed from both eyes. After all that they found he has Immacular Degeneration in both eyes one wet and one dry. Some where in there they found he he had glaucoma.  He is on a schedule every 3 months he goes in and has a shot in his left eye to keep the wet immacular degeneration under control.  He can't drive which he has a really hard time with. Although he his eye sight isn't bad he has fuzzy spots in his vision. Next step is to go back to the surgeon that did his cataracts and have the new lenses  laser treated to see if that doesn't take care of the fuzzy vision.

You have had a long road with his vision.  Both my Grandmother, her sister's daughter, and my Aunt (my Grandmother's daughter) had that.  At one time they were saying it was not hereditary, but there are too many in my Dad's family to say that have it.  Your husband is in my prayers, I know how frustrating that is from watching all of it.  I have feared losing my sight since I was little, before they even had a problem. Does he have one of those reader things so he can magnify what he is trying to read?



Both his parents had it. His dad had the the magnifier reader. So he could read his books. His mom gave it back to the VA when his dad passed. She could use it now. His aunt has glaucoma she both are hereditary. So we have told all the kids to have regular eye exams.  I got him a Big screen TV so he can watch TV. He can read but it's hard. I am hoping the fuzzyness will get better when they lazer his new lens they put in. He wants to go to Florida to see his mom & sister and family. But there is no way he could handle me driving that far.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: It's all he can do to make it to the eye doctor appointments.  Thank you for understanding. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 21, 2013, 03:37:42 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

So glad every one is safe.  Hoping Cookie, Trimm and Sister are okay.  Read where lots of people are without power.

So glad everyone is safe and didn't have any damage from all the nasty weather. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 03:38:56 AM
Good morning everyone,
 ::HelloKitty::
Haven't been posting, but have been reading and praying.
Today is our big celebration of Veterans Day.  So excited.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Hope you are well, Sister and Belle! (Hey, that rhymes!)

 "teddybear2:: ::germanshep::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 03:40:27 AM
Hi everybody!  ::HelloKitty::
Heading back to Illinois Tomorrow.
Hubs and I had a fab time in Key West. One of our favorite places....
Hope u r all well.
Catch up time at the airport tomorrow waiting to fly home.


Glad you had a great time!  If you ever have a layover in Philly, let me know!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 21, 2013, 03:46:09 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Bearly That is a good play on words. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have lived on both coasts.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Haven't figured out how we ended up in the middle. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, you have been to the rest, now come to the best.   ::MonkeyWink:: 

Any time you want to come visit the shore/mountains/4 seasons (or Frankie Valli--he is here usually in February and we go to see and hear him; we get to see the real Jersey boy, not the imitators--although that play is on my bucket list) come and visit, we would be more than happy to meet up with you on your stay. 

 ::monkeywine2:: :smt034

You are more than welcome to stay here, that is if you can make it through all the things my Mom has here while she is waiting on a decision for personal care after being kicked out of residential.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyShocked::



Bearly  Thank You for the invite.   That is so sweet of you. Your mom is with you or just her stuff?  ::MonkeyKiss::  Prayers and Hugs headed your way.

Her stuff.  I might as well live with my Parents, I am there enough!  I go just about every day.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



I can relate to having other peoples stuff. I still have some of daughters stuff her. That she didn't have room for and now granddaughter has most of her stuff here. I don't have any more room for any ones stuff.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 04:10:41 AM
::MonkeyHeart::

***New*** Penguins at the Kansas City Zoo

Published on Nov 10, 2013

New penguin exhibit at KC Zoo. All video shot with iPhone 5s at 120fps (super slomo)

Music: "Homecoming"
credit to Jordan Rees of Cinesound Productions.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJSHe0uI2t0

How beautiful!  I had to play it over and over again, the music made me so sleepy.  lol  The look of wonder on that little boy's face was perfect.

I remember them going to open up the world's largest penguin exhibit and how the largest amount of penguins are in South America and warm climate.  It was very interesting to learn about them.  I did try to find it, but couldn't.  I will look again.

Thanks, Trimmy!

 ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2:: ::MonkeyCheer2::

Had to cut this back, I fell asleep again while trying to listen and had the longest blank space ever!



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 21, 2013, 04:48:41 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Prayers for all.  In the last 5 days we have had 5 earthquakes within 5 miles of us here in North Texas. They have all been little. It's just weird that everyday there has been one. All I can figure is with all the fracking  with the natural gas sites around is what  is causing them.   ::MonkeyBike::

Good grief, Green Eyes, stay safe!  Are you sure the natural gas isn't coming from CC?  Maybe he is the problem.  We'll have to find out what JSM is feeding him.

 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on November 21, 2013, 06:15:44 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



Thank you for the Prayers for hubs eyes.  It's been a long long road with his eyes.  It's been almost 2 years when we started out on this road. He has had 4 surgeries on his eyes. First 2 where to remove pterguims on both eyes which is a weird growth on the eye. Then he had cataracts removed from both eyes. After all that they found he has Immacular Degeneration in both eyes one wet and one dry. Some where in there they found he he had glaucoma.  He is on a schedule every 3 months he goes in and has a shot in his left eye to keep the wet immacular degeneration under control.  He can't drive which he has a really hard time with. Although he his eye sight isn't bad he has fuzzy spots in his vision. Next step is to go back to the surgeon that did his cataracts and have the new lenses  laser treated to see if that doesn't take care of the fuzzy vision.

You have had a long road with his vision.  Both my Grandmother, her sister's daughter, and my Aunt (my Grandmother's daughter) had that.  At one time they were saying it was not hereditary, but there are too many in my Dad's family to say that have it.  Your husband is in my prayers, I know how frustrating that is from watching all of it.  I have feared losing my sight since I was little, before they even had a problem. Does he have one of those reader things so he can magnify what he is trying to read?



Both his parents had it. His dad had the the magnifier reader. So he could read his books. His mom gave it back to the VA when his dad passed. She could use it now. His aunt has glaucoma she both are hereditary. So we have told all the kids to have regular eye exams.  I got him a Big screen TV so he can watch TV. He can read but it's hard. I am hoping the fuzzyness will get better when they lazer his new lens they put in. He wants to go to Florida to see his mom & sister and family. But there is no way he could handle me driving that far.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: It's all he can do to make it to the eye doctor appointments.  Thank you for understanding. ::MonkeyAngel::
GE, you are a great driver, and you know I don't give out kudo's to many about their driving (I am very nervous if not behind the wheel)...............Put hubs in the trunk and go for it........or tell him......I've offered to drive him!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 21, 2013, 08:22:07 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



Thank you for the Prayers for hubs eyes.  It's been a long long road with his eyes.  It's been almost 2 years when we started out on this road. He has had 4 surgeries on his eyes. First 2 where to remove pterguims on both eyes which is a weird growth on the eye. Then he had cataracts removed from both eyes. After all that they found he has Immacular Degeneration in both eyes one wet and one dry. Some where in there they found he he had glaucoma.  He is on a schedule every 3 months he goes in and has a shot in his left eye to keep the wet immacular degeneration under control.  He can't drive which he has a really hard time with. Although he his eye sight isn't bad he has fuzzy spots in his vision. Next step is to go back to the surgeon that did his cataracts and have the new lenses  laser treated to see if that doesn't take care of the fuzzy vision.

You have had a long road with his vision.  Both my Grandmother, her sister's daughter, and my Aunt (my Grandmother's daughter) had that.  At one time they were saying it was not hereditary, but there are too many in my Dad's family to say that have it.  Your husband is in my prayers, I know how frustrating that is from watching all of it.  I have feared losing my sight since I was little, before they even had a problem. Does he have one of those reader things so he can magnify what he is trying to read?



Both his parents had it. His dad had the the magnifier reader. So he could read his books. His mom gave it back to the VA when his dad passed. She could use it now. His aunt has glaucoma she both are hereditary. So we have told all the kids to have regular eye exams.  I got him a Big screen TV so he can watch TV. He can read but it's hard. I am hoping the fuzzyness will get better when they lazer his new lens they put in. He wants to go to Florida to see his mom & sister and family. But there is no way he could handle me driving that far.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: It's all he can do to make it to the eye doctor appointments.  Thank you for understanding. ::MonkeyAngel::
GE, you are a great driver, and you know I don't give out kudo's to many about their driving (I am very nervous if not behind the wheel)...............Put hubs in the trunk and go for it........or tell him......I've offered to drive him!!!!!!!!!!


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on November 22, 2013, 01:02:38 PM
Got this in an email, thought it might be worth sharing:

John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"

He was a natural motivator.
     
If an employee was having a bad day, John was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.
     
Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up and asked him, "I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time How do you do it?"
     
He replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or ... you can choose to be in a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood.
     
Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or... I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it.
 
Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or... I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life."
 
"Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested.
 
"Yes, it is," he said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people affect your mood.
 
You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live your life."
 
I reflected on what he said. Shortly after that, I left the Tower Industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it.
 
Several years later, I heard that he was involved in a serious accident, falling some 60 feet from a communications tower.
 
After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, he was released from the hospital with rods placed in his back.
 
I saw him about six months after the accident.
 
When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins... Wanna see my scars?"
 
I declined to see his wounds, but I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the accident took place.
 
"The first thing that went through my mind was the well-being of my soon-to-be born daughter," he replied. "Then, as I lay on the ground, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or... I could choose to die. I chose to live."
 
"Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness?" I asked.
 
He continued, "... the paramedics were great.
 
They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the ER and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared... In their eyes, I read 'he's a dead man.' I knew I needed to take action."
 
"What did you do?" I asked.
 
"Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me," said John. "She asked if I was allergic to anything. 'Yes, I replied.' The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Gravity.'
 
Over their laughter, I told them, 'I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.'"
 
He lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude... I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.
 
Attitude, after all, is everything.


Reminds me of us monkeys in this thread. We try to do the same!
    ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on November 22, 2013, 07:24:45 PM
Brandi

Love the email. ::MonkeyHeart::

Green Eyes

Paul had cataract surgery with blurry vision afterwards and they zapped him with the laser and it all disappeared like magic. I'm sure your hubby will have the same results.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 22, 2013, 08:18:14 PM
Brandi

Love the email. ::MonkeyHeart::

Green Eyes

Paul had cataract surgery with blurry vision afterwards and they zapped him with the laser and it all disappeared like magic. I'm sure your hubby will have the same results.

Thank You 4Donks.  I am sure you are right.  Just have to get him to the surgeon to get it done.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 23, 2013, 05:54:00 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Very good news. Hope the biopsy comes back well!

Thanks TBM!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 23, 2013, 05:56:13 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Excellent news Can!! I hope there will be more good news to follow.   ::MonkeySlide::  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hi  ::buzzbee3::  We are hoping!  Thank you!   :smt054


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 23, 2013, 06:02:25 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE!

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Checking in. Like 4 Donks, the line of storms broke up before reaching us. We just had some rain, a little wind.

Hey, 4 Donks, I have been thinking of you, glad to see you reported in.

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Can, such good news about your brother. Thanks for letting us know. Hoping he receives continued good news.

Glad to see the other monkeys checking in today. Calling for 72º here today; it might get higher, since it is 70.7º already at 11:35. Sunny and beautiful. Such destruction in Illinois and Indiana. Cookie, how are you?



It is Brandy - wonderful news.  Thank you.  To think he was given two to four months (without surgery)  and here he is with restored appetite and gaining some weight.   ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 23, 2013, 06:11:56 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 23, 2013, 12:35:47 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hi Can,

I am taking Thanksgiving off this year. It's the first time since I took over when I was 21 when my mom became to ill to do it any more. When we moved to Texas Babs and I would take turns doing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  Daughter is making dinner this year. So will go there for dinner.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on November 23, 2013, 12:50:45 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hi Can,

I am taking Thanksgiving off this year. It's the first time since I took over when I was 21 when my mom became to ill to do it any more. When we moved to Texas Babs and I would take turns doing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  Daughter is making dinner this year. So will go there for dinner.

I've been doing Thanksgiving dinner for just a handful of family for the last few years and I am doing it again this year.  Just purchased my turkey today.   ::MonkeyCool:: 

Most of my Christmas shopping is done!  ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::ElfMonkey:: ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 23, 2013, 01:09:05 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hi Can,

I am taking Thanksgiving off this year. It's the first time since I took over when I was 21 when my mom became to ill to do it any more. When we moved to Texas Babs and I would take turns doing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  Daughter is making dinner this year. So will go there for dinner.

I've been doing Thanksgiving dinner for just a handful of family for the last few years and I am doing it again this year.  Just purchased my turkey today.   ::MonkeyCool:: 

Most of my Christmas shopping is done!  ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::ElfMonkey:: ::MonkeyReindeer::


Smarty pants Klaas having most of your Christmas shopping done.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I have started mine. Hope to be finished in the next 2 weeks.  ::hohohosanta::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on November 23, 2013, 04:03:06 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ree.gif~original)



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 23, 2013, 04:39:37 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

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Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 23, 2013, 05:20:22 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyFootball::   Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Will be working Thanksgiving and then going to eat with my parents,no off day 'til next weekend.  ::MonkeyDevil:: It is cold here today.
I have all my Christmas shopping done! I love Amazon.   ::ElfMonkey::
Hugs and kisses to you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 23, 2013, 06:14:57 PM
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Post by: Brandi on November 23, 2013, 07:20:30 PM
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LOL!

Sorry you are working on turkey day, Trimm. (I hope you get holiday pay for it!)

Enjoy your day with your parents, you are so lucky to have them still. But I know you know that.

It's getting cold here this evening too. Calling for 28º here tonight and 17º tomorrow night!!! Yes, I said 17º. Brrrrrrrrrr.

GE, Glad you get to enjoy the day with your DD and not have to cook! I forget what it's like to have a Thanksgiving meal that I did not cook. LOL

Oh, and after going to several stores today to shop for a Christmas tree, we decided to use our old one after all!

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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 08:22:24 AM
Good afternoon,
Wanted to let everyone know things between Dennis and I have not worked out.  It's a pity, but I do not need the stress and/or drama.  I think when I told him I would not be retiring until June of 2015, that was the straw that broke his camel's back.  So be it.  I am who I am.

To all in need:
prayers

I am so sorry, Sister.  You give to others so freely, I wish you someone who could give to you freely as well.  My heart aches for you.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 08:52:07 AM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

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Wow GE, hate to hear that happening as once it starts they will continue to strip whatever they can.....You'll have to keep an ear out for your vehicles also.....guess you can take one thing from it, the way this Texas Weather eats the rubber, tires won't be of much good after sitting for over 7 years!

Good point, Babs!

Those tires are probably dry-rotted after 7 years sitting on the ground, not being used.

Hi Babs! Good to see ya!
     ::MonkeyDance::
My little car is in dire need of new tires, I can't drive 2 vehicles and prefer my big truck to run around these country roads ( too many rock-haulers) running little ones off the road or just rolling right over them.

Hi Brandi, good to see you too, its been so quiet in here of late, sure do miss all the banter that used to pop up here on JSM's thread............Where has everyone gone, or do I just need to get a life? 

 Looks like its about time to change my kitties over to fall/winter, they aren't too happy we have already had a couple of frosty nites , had to get out the heating pads for a couple of the old grumps so time to put the pool away for awhile!

I am sorry, a god friend generously and unbelievably let us use their time share for a week.  Had to haul everyone around for a while to get everyone happy again here.

 ::MonkeyKiss::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 08:55:59 AM
Little Sidekick is in Indiana for the Bands of America competition!  ::MonkeyCheer4::

I finally found a photo of them on twitter. He is on the left.  ::MonkeyDance::
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That is amazing.  Tell him I play trombone.  We can start a Monkey Band!  I am so proud of him.  His confidence to do these things is from you, Cutie!

 ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyToot:: ::teddybear::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 09:04:17 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

You are always in my prayers, my friend.  Hope he feels better soon.

I want to tell everyone that having the woman I have hired to be with my Dad for a short time each week and do his wash has really made a difference.  He is talking more and interacting more.  He was on TV with my brother on Veteran's Day.  I convinced my brother to come in and take him to the ceremony.  He then played blackjack with him, as he said, as you suggested and my Dad beat him, fair and square 10 our of 15 games.  He said he could not believe how my Dad was answering questions and talking to people during the ceremony and coffee afterwards.  He was believing my Mom that my Dad could not do anything.  Now he knows differently.  I am so happy they had that time together!  It would never have happened if I did not go away.   I feel blessed!

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::monkeyflag3::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 09:34:18 AM

GE - Sorry to hear you had a bad bout with the flu but glad you are on the mend.

Sister - Thinking of you, and as you would say, in God's time. xoxo
 ::MonkeyAngel::

Bearly - Is Mom settled in somewhere yet?   ::MonkeyHeart::

Blessings to all.

She is still in Medical where, I think, she belongs.  She is first on the list for personal care.  My son got hurt badly carrying her things out of the old apartment and so did I.  Now, personal care is only one room.  She has my house, my attic, my brother's garage, my friend's house, and a storage unit all with her things in them.  She had 9 closets and 2 dressers full of clothes.  She has a bad problem.  The mailman came in to tell my Dad she had a problem and to speak with her, years ago, she has not changed.  She wants to get someone to move the things from her storage unit to personal care, so my brother is not involved, and have my son and I move all of the things from my house and my friend's house and brother's garage there.

 ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyNoNo:: 

We will get hurt, the doctor has already said a big NO for me.  My son ended up in the ER and we missed my niece's wedding moving her things because he spent the whole day and night in the ER.  I am not sure why she does not consider what happens to me and now, my son, when she wants things done.  She is thinking of my brother only, and is having movers come to move the storage unit.  I think it is because he is much more strict (for lack of a better word, but that is not what I mean) with her.  He tells her to focus, over and over when she goes off task.  I am definitely more gentle with her.  It was hard for me to get one of my brothers to take her to the dentist while I was gone.  I had them rush an appointment, which made me late packing and had our vacation get off to a very late start.  Good news, I won an 8 day vacation while we were there!

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

My luck is changing thanks to my friends and their kind offer.  Who does that?

 ::MonkeyAngel::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 09:44:31 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

It is very blustery here today, it started last night.

Oops! The windy Monkey is missing and we need a snow monkey. Did the change take away our blustery monkey?

 ::MonkeyShocked::





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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 09:51:20 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

We made it here. It was and still is very windy but we missed the really bad stuff. Lots of damage around us. Daylight will show how much there is. Thanks for the thoughts!

Oh dear, I hope everything turns out okay for you and your neighbors.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Last night driving home from my Grandson's first birthday party, I felt suddenly like I was in a snow globe!   ::snowmanlaugh::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:00:14 AM
Hi
Thanks for the concern about the weather Green Eyes. The storm line broke up before coming through so just rain and wind. Hope all monkeys are safe.

Thank you for checking in.  It really does make the Monkeys sleep better when people, monkeys, donkeys, cats, and whoever we have here, check in when there is bad weather in the area or just when you need to take a break, to stop in and say, I am taking a break.  We do worry about and care for each other.  I know it is sometimes the last thing on our minds when we need a time out from the world, to let the Monkey part of the world in on that, but it is always appreciated.  Thank you, 4Donks.  Hope you are well.

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:03:51 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE ::HelloKitty::

Like 4 Donks said, no problems here.  Heard the wind whistling through the cracks in the door- tee hee - and some rain but no problems.  Sunny day today.

Hope everyone is safe.  I have seen first hand what a storm can do to a community and it is unbelievable. 

Morning prayers to all my monkey friends.

Thanks for the prayers, Cadi, they are always appreciated.  Thanks for the update, too.

 ::MonkeyBike::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:23:15 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all of the Monkeys.  Today is hubs eye appointment. Hoping we don't get any heavy rain while we are out. Hope everyone has a good day.

Thanks for the prayers!

     ::MonkeyAngel::

Prayers for you and hubs, first that his eyes are okay or any problem that arises can be quickly fixed, and there is no heavy rain and you are safe in your drive.

 ::jeep3::  ::MonkeyCool::           ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyRain::           :smt045 :sunny:



Thank you for the Prayers for hubs eyes.  It's been a long long road with his eyes.  It's been almost 2 years when we started out on this road. He has had 4 surgeries on his eyes. First 2 where to remove pterguims on both eyes which is a weird growth on the eye. Then he had cataracts removed from both eyes. After all that they found he has Immacular Degeneration in both eyes one wet and one dry. Some where in there they found he he had glaucoma.  He is on a schedule every 3 months he goes in and has a shot in his left eye to keep the wet immacular degeneration under control.  He can't drive which he has a really hard time with. Although he his eye sight isn't bad he has fuzzy spots in his vision. Next step is to go back to the surgeon that did his cataracts and have the new lenses  laser treated to see if that doesn't take care of the fuzzy vision.

You have had a long road with his vision.  Both my Grandmother, her sister's daughter, and my Aunt (my Grandmother's daughter) had that.  At one time they were saying it was not hereditary, but there are too many in my Dad's family to say that have it.  Your husband is in my prayers, I know how frustrating that is from watching all of it.  I have feared losing my sight since I was little, before they even had a problem. Does he have one of those reader things so he can magnify what he is trying to read?



Both his parents had it. His dad had the the magnifier reader. So he could read his books. His mom gave it back to the VA when his dad passed. She could use it now. His aunt has glaucoma she both are hereditary. So we have told all the kids to have regular eye exams.  I got him a Big screen TV so he can watch TV. He can read but it's hard. I am hoping the fuzzyness will get better when they lazer his new lens they put in. He wants to go to Florida to see his mom & sister and family. But there is no way he could handle me driving that far.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: It's all he can do to make it to the eye doctor appointments.  Thank you for understanding. ::MonkeyAngel::

I hope the laser is the answer to your and our prayers, GE.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:24:15 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

So glad every one is safe.  Hoping Cookie, Trimm and Sister are okay.  Read where lots of people are without power.

So glad everyone is safe and didn't have any damage from all the nasty weather. ::MonkeyHeart::

      ::rhino:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:26:38 AM
Hey Monkey friends.
Hope all is well with you all.
Flying out tomorrow to go to Florida Keys.
Looks like rain there!

All good here...thank you God...

Have a safe and fun trip Cookie.  Hubs has always wanted to go to the keys. Never made it when we lived in Florida.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow!  You have lived from Sea to shining Sea.  I would love to hear all about it!

Never have been to the Keys, but I have eaten Locks, does that count?

 "teddybear2::



 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Bearly That is a good play on words. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have lived on both coasts.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Haven't figured out how we ended up in the middle. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, you have been to the rest, now come to the best.   ::MonkeyWink:: 

Any time you want to come visit the shore/mountains/4 seasons (or Frankie Valli--he is here usually in February and we go to see and hear him; we get to see the real Jersey boy, not the imitators--although that play is on my bucket list) come and visit, we would be more than happy to meet up with you on your stay. 

 ::monkeywine2:: :smt034

You are more than welcome to stay here, that is if you can make it through all the things my Mom has here while she is waiting on a decision for personal care after being kicked out of residential.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyShocked::



Bearly  Thank You for the invite.   That is so sweet of you. Your mom is with you or just her stuff?  ::MonkeyKiss::  Prayers and Hugs headed your way.

Her stuff.  I might as well live with my Parents, I am there enough!  I go just about every day.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



I can relate to having other peoples stuff. I still have some of daughters stuff her. That she didn't have room for and now granddaughter has most of her stuff here. I don't have any more room for any ones stuff.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

I have a path we can go through to get to the kitchen that has her stuff on both sides of it.  I am starting to get claustrophobic.

 ::MonkeyShocked::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:40:13 AM
Brandi

Love the email. ::MonkeyHeart::

Green Eyes

Paul had cataract surgery with blurry vision afterwards and they zapped him with the laser and it all disappeared like magic. I'm sure your hubby will have the same results.

Thank You 4Donks.  I am sure you are right.  Just have to get him to the surgeon to get it done.

Tell him Babs will be happy to drive him...in the trunk if necessary.  Now, he has 3 choices instead of Brandi's story, where he only had 2.  He can choose to have you take him, he can have Babs drive him, or he can go in Babs' trunk.  The choice is up to him.

 ::MonkeyWink::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:41:21 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

Very good news. Hope the biopsy comes back well!

Thanks TBM!   ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::rhino:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:43:02 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE!

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Checking in. Like 4 Donks, the line of storms broke up before reaching us. We just had some rain, a little wind.

Hey, 4 Donks, I have been thinking of you, glad to see you reported in.

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Can, such good news about your brother. Thanks for letting us know. Hoping he receives continued good news.

Glad to see the other monkeys checking in today. Calling for 72º here today; it might get higher, since it is 70.7º already at 11:35. Sunny and beautiful. Such destruction in Illinois and Indiana. Cookie, how are you?



It is Brandy - wonderful news.  Thank you.  To think he was given two to four months (without surgery)  and here he is with restored appetite and gaining some weight.   ::MonkeyCheer4::

Now for some of us, that would be bad news, but for him, it is wonderful news!

 ::canadaflag2:: "teddybear2::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:45:49 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

I have to split myself in two before Thanksgiving.  Christmas shopping   ::snowmanlaugh:: ::snowmanlaugh:: ::snowmanlaugh::
Um, not yet!

 ::MonkeyKiss::



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 10:49:49 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hi Can,

I am taking Thanksgiving off this year. It's the first time since I took over when I was 21 when my mom became to ill to do it any more. When we moved to Texas Babs and I would take turns doing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  Daughter is making dinner this year. So will go there for dinner.

   ::MonkeyDance::   :smt117



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 02:41:35 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

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It's early for a real tree.  I always love a real tree, even though I have to clean up a mess.  I don't know what to do with all of my Mom's stuff.

 ::hohohosanta::

I think I will be coming to Brandi's house and Sister can't be that far away either.  I'll just take one of these:

 ::MonkeyReindeer::




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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 02:44:07 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

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Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

I really don't know what my kids or Grandkids want, except for Cubbie.  The other two and their SO's for lack of a better title, I am not sure.



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 02:52:19 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ree.gif~original)



Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

I really don't know what my kids or Grandkids want, except for Cubbie.  The other two and their SO's for lack of a better title, I am not sure.



At my Grandson's birthday party yesterday, he got so much, I think they were going to have to build an extension on their house!  They are young (the kids) so they can all use money.  The baby is so little, he doesn't care, so I will give him money and pick him up something he can carry in his little hands.  He really likes that.  He didn't play with the toys, just the balloons, very predictable for that age.  He is so darn cute.  The other two appreciate money.  I would like to do something with them.



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 02:58:09 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyFootball::   Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Will be working Thanksgiving and then going to eat with my parents,no off day 'til next weekend.  ::MonkeyDevil:: It is cold here today.
I have all my Christmas shopping done! I love Amazon.   ::ElfMonkey::
Hugs and kisses to you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::
=
Amazon is nice.  I just don't know what to get.  My Mom likes clothes, but I like to look at them to see if they would fit, if you know what I mean.  Now that she is in a wheelchair most of the time, she is shaped sort of like a ball.  I don't mean around her waist, which she is but top to bottom, too, like one of those figures that have other figures hidden inside, you keep taking one off and another one is inside.  So, it is hard to judge, unless you see it.  My Dad loves candy!  More than that, he loves his family being around, so I am going to try to arrange having his brother come to see him.  I am not sure how I could get my Father there.



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Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 03:00:31 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyFootball::   Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Will be working Thanksgiving and then going to eat with my parents,no off day 'til next weekend.  ::MonkeyDevil:: It is cold here today.
I have all my Christmas shopping done! I love Amazon.   ::ElfMonkey::
Hugs and kisses to you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hugs and kisses to you, too!

 ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyKiss::  ::MonkeyHeart::




Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 03:04:51 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1471301_596460317124958_1167685341_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyTongue::

One of those things they can't stop watching or turn away from!  I hope it's not a relative! 

 ::MonkeyShocked::

I am not a vegetarian, I guess I am a hypocrite.  I can't wear animal skin and won't eat veal. 

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: :smt117

With the exception of a baseball glove.

 :oops:



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 03:09:14 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyFootball::   Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Will be working Thanksgiving and then going to eat with my parents,no off day 'til next weekend.  ::MonkeyDevil:: It is cold here today.
I have all my Christmas shopping done! I love Amazon.   ::ElfMonkey::
Hugs and kisses to you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::

If you have to work on Thanksgiving, that's the place to do it.  I am sorry you are going to have to work so hard.  Everyone should be festive.  I really miss that about working, celebrating the different holidays and getting in the spirit, no matter how small the holiday.  I would celebrate national earlobe day if they had one!

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 03:23:55 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1471301_596460317124958_1167685341_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyTongue::

LOL!

Sorry you are working on turkey day, Trimm. (I hope you get holiday pay for it!)

Enjoy your day with your parents, you are so lucky to have them still. But I know you know that.

It's getting cold here this evening too. Calling for 28º here tonight and 17º tomorrow night!!! Yes, I said 17º. Brrrrrrrrrr.

GE, Glad you get to enjoy the day with your DD and not have to cook! I forget what it's like to have a Thanksgiving meal that I did not cook. LOL

Oh, and after going to several stores today to shop for a Christmas tree, we decided to use our old one after all!

heh


That's too cold!  I don't like it when it is so cold it hurts.  Funny, my son uses the same words, although I haven't told him that. 

You could always have Chinese take out.  They seem to be open every holiday, although most of the owners around here celebrate the holiday with their families.  More and more cultures are being assimilated into American.  My oldest son's SO's father spoke another language until he was 6 and now does not know a word.  My own nephew spoke another language until he was almost 5 and the same thing.  I am not arguing about people learning to speak English, if only for safety's sake, but that the beauty of some cultures die out after a generation or two.  No, CC, I am not calling Chinese food beautiful, although, one near here, which we love, makes Japanese art on the plate when you order.  It is really beautiful.  I always take a picture before I let my son eat it!

 ::rhino::




Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 03:33:24 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ree.gif~original)



Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

What's the matter with that guy?  Is he allergic to cats?

    ::HelloKitty::

I think this is the only cat or kitten picture we have.

      ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty::




Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 24, 2013, 03:56:11 PM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

      (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/Animation1-7.gif~original)
Wow GE, hate to hear that happening as once it starts they will continue to strip whatever they can.....You'll have to keep an ear out for your vehicles also.....guess you can take one thing from it, the way this Texas Weather eats the rubber, tires won't be of much good after sitting for over 7 years!

Good point, Babs!

Those tires are probably dry-rotted after 7 years sitting on the ground, not being used.

Hi Babs! Good to see ya!
     ::MonkeyDance::
My little car is in dire need of new tires, I can't drive 2 vehicles and prefer my big truck to run around these country roads ( too many rock-haulers) running little ones off the road or just rolling right over them.

Hi Brandi, good to see you too, its been so quiet in here of late, sure do miss all the banter that used to pop up here on JSM's thread............Where has everyone gone, or do I just need to get a life? 

 Looks like its about time to change my kitties over to fall/winter, they aren't too happy we have already had a couple of frosty nites , had to get out the heating pads for a couple of the old grumps so time to put the pool away for awhile!

I am sorry, a god friend generously and unbelievably let us use their time share for a week.  Had to haul everyone around for a while to get everyone happy again here.

 ::MonkeyKiss::



Freudian slip!  A good friend who is a Godsend!

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 24, 2013, 05:34:14 PM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ree.gif~original)



Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

What's the matter with that guy?  Is he allergic to cats?

    ::HelloKitty::

I think this is the only cat or kitten picture we have.

      ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty::





Among other things.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on November 25, 2013, 06:10:10 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, I'm taking Connie and we are going to a very nice hotel, have their "Thanksgiving Feast" and come home the following day.  Her boys hadn't planned anything with her, so off we go on Wednesday.
I can't believe I am saying this, but I am done Christmas shopping.  When I was house bound with the chicken pox, my mighty fingers and I were busy online.  I hate shopping but don't mind it when I can sit on my arse and look at pictures, drink my coffee, smoke my cigs, etc.
Still healing from the Dennis situation.  We still talk, we're still friends, but it still hurts.
Blessings everyone.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 25, 2013, 09:50:42 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, I'm taking Connie and we are going to a very nice hotel, have their "Thanksgiving Feast" and come home the following day.  Her boys hadn't planned anything with her, so off we go on Wednesday.
I can't believe I am saying this, but I am done Christmas shopping.  When I was house bound with the chicken pox, my mighty fingers and I were busy online.  I hate shopping but don't mind it when I can sit on my arse and look at pictures, drink my coffee, smoke my cigs, etc.
Still healing from the Dennis situation.  We still talk, we're still friends, but it still hurts.
Blessings everyone.
 ::germanshep::


Sister,

That sounds nice going going and staying at a nice hotel with Connie for a nice Thanksgiving dinner. That's wonderful that you are done with your Christmas shopping. I have pretty much done all my shopping on line the past few years. Beats fighting the people at the stores.  ::hohohosanta::

Continued Prayers for you Connie and George. How is George doing?


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Post by: 4 Donks on November 25, 2013, 04:29:39 PM
Hope all the monkeys in Texas survived the storm .  ::donkey3::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 25, 2013, 04:36:14 PM
Hope all the monkeys in Texas survived the storm .  ::donkey3::

Hey 4 Donks this Monkey didn't get much of a storm. Grandson & I were hoping for one so he could stay longer with us.  ::hohohosanta:: It went around us again. We got to 40 today and only went down to 34 last night.


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 26, 2013, 02:39:36 PM
Hey monkeys! Enough rain already.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
Found out I will get the weekend off after working on Thanksgiving...no extra pay.Oh well,at least I get to feed people and get my time in and working on Black Friday should interesting...come on shoppers and get your belly full.  ::MonkeyDevil::

Gotta try and read a little before I get too sleepy.  ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on November 26, 2013, 08:15:29 PM
One of my  ::dogwag:: is always getting ear infections.  Anyone know of a good home remedy for ear problems?  I hate to keep getting the antibiotic ear ointment.   ::dogwag:: ::MonkeyCool::


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Post by: Brandi on November 26, 2013, 11:55:24 PM
One of my  ::dogwag:: is always getting ear infections.  Anyone know of a good home remedy for ear problems?  I hate to keep getting the antibiotic ear ointment.   ::dogwag:: ::MonkeyCool::

LOL

I answered you in my thread. I had a feeling you meant to ask it here instead of there.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: CasuallyCool on November 27, 2013, 04:49:44 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a good night!!!   ::hohohosanta:: ::hohohosanta::

Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Glad you enjoyed your vacation Bearly.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyKiss::

Today is JSM's and my 3rd wedding anniversary.  Klaas dared me, Muffy doubted me, Bearly was there to support me.  Making her a filet and lobster dinner with shrimp cocktail tonight.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Be safe to all that are drivng to see loved ones. 


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 27, 2013, 06:31:41 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a good night!!!   ::hohohosanta:: ::hohohosanta::

Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

Glad you enjoyed your vacation Bearly.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyKiss::

Today is JSM's and my 3rd wedding anniversary.  Klaas dared me, Muffy doubted me, Bearly was there to support me.  Making her a filet and lobster dinner with shrimp cocktail tonight.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Be safe to all that are drivng to see loved ones. 


Congratulations CC & JSM  Gee how time flies.  So happy for you both.  Hugs to you both ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on November 27, 2013, 06:49:28 PM
One of my  ::dogwag:: is always getting ear infections.  Anyone know of a good home remedy for ear problems?  I hate to keep getting the antibiotic ear ointment.   ::dogwag:: ::MonkeyCool::

LOL

I answered you in my thread. I had a feeling you meant to ask it here instead of there.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

I asked it everywhere, LOL.  I'll go look for your answer..thanks!


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Post by: 4 Donks on November 27, 2013, 11:58:09 PM
One of my  ::dogwag:: is always getting ear infections.  Anyone know of a good home remedy for ear problems?  I hate to keep getting the antibiotic ear ointment.   ::dogwag:: ::MonkeyCool::

Three of my guys came from rescue with untreated chronic ear (yeast) infections. One had to be treated under sedation due to the swelling in his ears. I use Zymox. I use to get it from the vet but now get it online. The good thing about it is you don't clean the ears first. Less trauma for the dogs and me. I also have the vet strip their ears regularly when he comes out to do the donks and this helps to keep the problems under control. Hope this helps.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on November 28, 2013, 01:48:34 PM
                                           
  HAPPY THANKSGIVING  Monkeys

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Those traveling have a safe trip to and from. I am Thankful for each and everyone of you.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on November 28, 2013, 01:48:41 PM
One of my  ::dogwag:: is always getting ear infections.  Anyone know of a good home remedy for ear problems?  I hate to keep getting the antibiotic ear ointment.   ::dogwag:: ::MonkeyCool::

Three of my guys came from rescue with untreated chronic ear (yeast) infections. One had to be treated under sedation due to the swelling in his ears. I use Zymox. I use to get it from the vet but now get it online. The good thing about it is you don't clean the ears first. Less trauma for the dogs and me. I also have the vet strip their ears regularly when he comes out to do the donks and this helps to keep the problems under control. Hope this helps.

Seems ear/yeast infections are fairly common. Didn't realize that. Poor Brandi has been suffering from it for all her life, as it crops up this time of year for her.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 04:56:14 AM
                                           
  HAPPY THANKSGIVING  Monkeys

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Those traveling have a safe trip to and from. I am Thankful for each and everyone of you.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Hope you had a wonderful day too! 

Hope all the Monkeys enjoyed Thanksgiving!  Anyone catch the fabulous Macey's parade?
 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:07:20 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hi Can,

I am taking Thanksgiving off this year. It's the first time since I took over when I was 21 when my mom became to ill to do it any more. When we moved to Texas Babs and I would take turns doing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  Daughter is making dinner this year. So will go there for dinner.

Hope you enjoyed being served GE. 


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:16:23 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Are you all gearing up for Thanksgiving next week.

I've begun my Christmas shopping.   ::MonkeyTongue::   ::MonkeyJnBox::

Hi Can,

I am taking Thanksgiving off this year. It's the first time since I took over when I was 21 when my mom became to ill to do it any more. When we moved to Texas Babs and I would take turns doing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  Daughter is making dinner this year. So will go there for dinner.

I've been doing Thanksgiving dinner for just a handful of family for the last few years and I am doing it again this year.  Just purchased my turkey today.   ::MonkeyCool:: 

Most of my Christmas shopping is done!  ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::ElfMonkey:: ::MonkeyReindeer::

Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving Klaas, and can rest today, and enjoy the leftovers.

Good for you that most of your shopping is done.  Will you have your granddaughter for Christmas?   ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:29:39 AM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ree.gif~original)



Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

How did the dinner go GE?  Sorry the friend does not like going to your place.  Seems like your place has been the mecca for years, and your cooking always sounds so wonderful.
 ::MonkeyShocked::
 ::MonkeyHeart:: to you Green Eyes.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:35:44 AM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyFootball::   Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Will be working Thanksgiving and then going to eat with my parents,no off day 'til next weekend.  ::MonkeyDevil:: It is cold here today.
I have all my Christmas shopping done! I love Amazon.   ::ElfMonkey::
Hugs and kisses to you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Was business good yesterday?  Hope you enjoyed meal with parents. 
Must be nice to have your shopping all done!   ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:37:54 AM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1471301_596460317124958_1167685341_n.jpg)  ::MonkeyTongue::

 ::MonkeyDevil::  ::MonkeyHaHa::


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:45:40 AM
Hi Monkeys!

Good news to report!  My brother had his lung surgery and is back at home.  He feels great.
He was fortunate to be able to have microscopic surgery and feels so lucky to be alive.  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyCheer4::
Awaiting biopsy results on lymph nodes to determine treatment plan.

You are always in my prayers, my friend.  Hope he feels better soon.

I want to tell everyone that having the woman I have hired to be with my Dad for a short time each week and do his wash has really made a difference.  He is talking more and interacting more.  He was on TV with my brother on Veteran's Day.  I convinced my brother to come in and take him to the ceremony.  He then played blackjack with him, as he said, as you suggested and my Dad beat him, fair and square 10 our of 15 games.  He said he could not believe how my Dad was answering questions and talking to people during the ceremony and coffee afterwards.  He was believing my Mom that my Dad could not do anything.  Now he knows differently.  I am so happy they had that time together!  It would never have happened if I did not go away.   I feel blessed!

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::monkeyflag3::



Thanks hon.

What a blessing indeed Bearly.  Your Daddy had the time of his life, I'll bet.  Hopefully your brother will be inspired to take him out of the facility for other social events.

Great idea to have someone tending to his laundry and providing conversation/stimulation. 
Bearly, you are indeed a Godsend.   :smt054


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 05:48:56 AM
Oh Monkeys I am so frustrated.  About a month ago some punks took the back wheels off the car next door. Called the local LE got since I didn't have a name etc of the owner they couldn't take a report. But she would send out someone to check it out. Which they never showed up. Last night they came back and took the front wheels.

The problem being the house has been empty since we moved in almost 7 years ago. The couple that lived there he was put in jail for beating her up. She moved out with the two little girls with her parents. The car has sat there all this and there is still power and water on. Someone comes a couple times a year. I figure to turn the AC on and then to turn the heat on for winter.  With the car sitting in the drive way on blocks only shows it's empty. I feel bad as there is nothing I can do. I heard the truck last night but was feeling to bad to get up and look. I wish now I would have.

I'd call the non-emergency number for your local LE and report it. At least there will be a record of it having been reported. Not a whole lot you can do with little information. Hopefully, because these crimes are being committed, the LE will be on the lookout both for similar crimes and maybe check out the area with patrols.

No need to worry about having not called in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt if LE could have or would have gotten there fast enough to catch the thugs.

Don't beat yourself up over this, for goodness sakes!

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Wow GE, hate to hear that happening as once it starts they will continue to strip whatever they can.....You'll have to keep an ear out for your vehicles also.....guess you can take one thing from it, the way this Texas Weather eats the rubber, tires won't be of much good after sitting for over 7 years!

Good point, Babs!

Those tires are probably dry-rotted after 7 years sitting on the ground, not being used.

Hi Babs! Good to see ya!
     ::MonkeyDance::
My little car is in dire need of new tires, I can't drive 2 vehicles and prefer my big truck to run around these country roads ( too many rock-haulers) running little ones off the road or just rolling right over them.

Hi Brandi, good to see you too, its been so quiet in here of late, sure do miss all the banter that used to pop up here on JSM's thread............Where has everyone gone, or do I just need to get a life? 

 Looks like its about time to change my kitties over to fall/winter, they aren't too happy we have already had a couple of frosty nites , had to get out the heating pads for a couple of the old grumps so time to put the pool away for awhile!

I am sorry, a god friend generously and unbelievably let us use their time share for a week.  Had to haul everyone around for a while to get everyone happy again here.

 ::MonkeyKiss::



How wonderful.  Good friends beget good friends.  Much needed break for you and the cub.
So happy for you, that you got that time away, friend.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 06:15:06 AM

GE - Sorry to hear you had a bad bout with the flu but glad you are on the mend.

Sister - Thinking of you, and as you would say, in God's time. xoxo
 ::MonkeyAngel::

Bearly - Is Mom settled in somewhere yet?   ::MonkeyHeart::

Blessings to all.

She is still in Medical where, I think, she belongs.  She is first on the list for personal care.  My son got hurt badly carrying her things out of the old apartment and so did I.  Now, personal care is only one room.  She has my house, my attic, my brother's garage, my friend's house, and a storage unit all with her things in them.  She had 9 closets and 2 dressers full of clothes.  She has a bad problem.  The mailman came in to tell my Dad she had a problem and to speak with her, years ago, she has not changed.  She wants to get someone to move the things from her storage unit to personal care, so my brother is not involved, and have my son and I move all of the things from my house and my friend's house and brother's garage there.

 ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyNoNo:: 

We will get hurt, the doctor has already said a big NO for me.  My son ended up in the ER and we missed my niece's wedding moving her things because he spent the whole day and night in the ER.  I am not sure why she does not consider what happens to me and now, my son, when she wants things done.  She is thinking of my brother only, and is having movers come to move the storage unit.  I think it is because he is much more strict (for lack of a better word, but that is not what I mean) with her.  He tells her to focus, over and over when she goes off task.  I am definitely more gentle with her.  It was hard for me to get one of my brothers to take her to the dentist while I was gone.  I had them rush an appointment, which made me late packing and had our vacation get off to a very late start.  Good news, I won an 8 day vacation while we were there!

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

My luck is changing thanks to my friends and their kind offer.  Who does that?

 ::MonkeyAngel::



You won an eight day vacation when you were there?!  That's some kind of wonderful, I'd say!
Congratulations!

I'm sorry your son got hurt and you missed your niece's wedding.  Is he alright now?

Sorry your Mom is not more considerate of you and Cubbie with regard to moving her things.
btw, how can they be moved back to fit into one room anyway?  Clearly she differentiates and understands what her son is willing to do and what she can pull from her daughter.  Are you a girl that can't say no, Bearly? 

My husband often speaks with me regarding the level of input, time and concern I give to my Mom.  He worries that I'm burning out.  I know my involvement with my Mom is nowhere near the level yours is.  It is also my doing, my Mom does not make any demands.  But the reality is I am the only family member in close proximity to her and even that is a 35 minute highway drive away. 
So, moral of the story, maybe bearly needs a husband to love her, guide her, and keep her on track.   :smt054 ::MonkeyTongue::


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 06:16:53 AM
To all our Monkeys Prayers for all in the path of these nasty storms. Hope you all made it thru without any damage.

The line of storms went from Louisiana to upper state New York. Hope Caddy & 4 Donks are okay. Cookie, TBM & Tevye are you all okay.  I know Illinois got hit along with Kentucky. When I looked on the weather map Michigan looked like it was all covered with yellow & organe. Brandi how did you do? Prayers for all

Hi GE ::HelloKitty::

Like 4 Donks said, no problems here.  Heard the wind whistling through the cracks in the door- tee hee - and some rain but no problems.  Sunny day today.

Hope everyone is safe.  I have seen first hand what a storm can do to a community and it is unbelievable. 

Morning prayers to all my monkey friends.

Thanks for the prayers, Cadi, they are always appreciated.  Thanks for the update, too.

 ::MonkeyBike::



 ::rhino:: ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 06:21:38 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, I'm taking Connie and we are going to a very nice hotel, have their "Thanksgiving Feast" and come home the following day.  Her boys hadn't planned anything with her, so off we go on Wednesday.
I can't believe I am saying this, but I am done Christmas shopping.  When I was house bound with the chicken pox, my mighty fingers and I were busy online.  I hate shopping but don't mind it when I can sit on my arse and look at pictures, drink my coffee, smoke my cigs, etc.
Still healing from the Dennis situation.  We still talk, we're still friends, but it still hurts.
Blessings everyone.
 ::germanshep::
Sister, hope you and Connie enjoyed your Thanksgiving feast and your time together.

Sounds like your style of shopping is pretty comfortable.  Good for you!

I'm sorry you hurt. 

 :smt054 :smt054 :smt054


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 29, 2013, 06:25:46 AM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

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Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

How did the dinner go GE?  Sorry the friend does not like going to your place.  Seems like your place has been the mecca for years, and your cooking always sounds so wonderful.
 ::MonkeyShocked::
 ::MonkeyHeart:: to you Green Eyes.

Thank You Can Dinner went well. Was nice not having to do all the cooking. But I missed it also. Weird or what. The friend doesn't like cats and that's what we have. ::snowmanlaugh::  They will be here for Christmas. He can't get out of it as youngest son will be here spending a week with us. Daughter and son are very very close.


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 29, 2013, 06:27:40 AM

GE - Sorry to hear you had a bad bout with the flu but glad you are on the mend.

Sister - Thinking of you, and as you would say, in God's time. xoxo
 ::MonkeyAngel::

Bearly - Is Mom settled in somewhere yet?   ::MonkeyHeart::

Blessings to all.

She is still in Medical where, I think, she belongs.  She is first on the list for personal care.  My son got hurt badly carrying her things out of the old apartment and so did I.  Now, personal care is only one room.  She has my house, my attic, my brother's garage, my friend's house, and a storage unit all with her things in them.  She had 9 closets and 2 dressers full of clothes.  She has a bad problem.  The mailman came in to tell my Dad she had a problem and to speak with her, years ago, she has not changed.  She wants to get someone to move the things from her storage unit to personal care, so my brother is not involved, and have my son and I move all of the things from my house and my friend's house and brother's garage there.

 ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyNoNo:: 

We will get hurt, the doctor has already said a big NO for me.  My son ended up in the ER and we missed my niece's wedding moving her things because he spent the whole day and night in the ER.  I am not sure why she does not consider what happens to me and now, my son, when she wants things done.  She is thinking of my brother only, and is having movers come to move the storage unit.  I think it is because he is much more strict (for lack of a better word, but that is not what I mean) with her.  He tells her to focus, over and over when she goes off task.  I am definitely more gentle with her.  It was hard for me to get one of my brothers to take her to the dentist while I was gone.  I had them rush an appointment, which made me late packing and had our vacation get off to a very late start.  Good news, I won an 8 day vacation while we were there!

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

My luck is changing thanks to my friends and their kind offer.  Who does that?

 ::MonkeyAngel::



You won an eight day vacation when you were there?!  That's some kind of wonderful, I'd say!
Congratulations!

I'm sorry your son got hurt and you missed your niece's wedding.  Is he alright now?

Sorry your Mom is not more considerate of you and Cubbie with regard to moving her things.
btw, how can they be moved back to fit into one room anyway?  Clearly she differentiates and understands what her son is willing to do and what she can pull from her daughter.  Are you a girl that can't say no, Bearly? 

My husband often speaks with me regarding the level of input, time and concern I give to my Mom.  He worries that I'm burning out.  I know my involvement with my Mom is nowhere near the level yours is.  It is also my doing, my Mom does not make any demands.  But the reality is I am the only family member in close proximity to her and even that is a 35 minute highway drive away. 
So, moral of the story, maybe bearly needs a husband to love her, guide her, and keep her on track.   :smt054 ::MonkeyTongue::


I will vote for that too. ::rhino:: ::MonkeyKiss::


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 06:32:44 AM
Good morning monkeys!

Cookie - where art thou?  what adventure or trip has kept you away?  hope you and family are well and enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

JSM and CC - Happy anniversary!   :smt054

Thanks to all the mods, Klaas, Red, techies who make this a special place.   ::buzzbee3::
you're included too, even though you're no long official, you are still special!


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Post by: can on November 29, 2013, 06:42:55 AM
I have been doing the Thanksgiving thing for the past 13 years, hosting my neighbor and our family of 3 here. My sister is in Florida, my brother died last November, and our parents are both gone as well. Husband's family is in Canada, so there are very few family members to host.

I have a very small family, as I only had one brother, one sister, one aunt, one uncle and one cousin growing up. My mother was an only child and my father had just one sister. His sister died 20 years ago, and her husband has remarried. I am not even sure if he is still my uncle.

So Thanksgiving here in the past 13 years has always been a small gathering, but I still have to cook everything as if there were lots of people attending. LOL

As for Christmas, I am unhappy to report that I have only bought a handful of gifts so far. Usually I am done by Thanksgiving, or almost done! My problem this year is I do not know what people want! I so hate waiting this long to get going on the shopping.

Kudos to all of you who have a jump-start on Christmas!

(I did win a local auction this week with some cool vintage Christmas ornaments though!) But our artificial tree needs to be replaced this year, and we cannot decide whether to get a pre-lit one or a non-pre-lit one, or a live one this year, so we have not even bought our tree yet. LOL

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Brandi how cool to win vintage Christmas ornaments. Congratulations. Before my mom passed away I cooked for the whole family. Then after just my my family. And who ever the kids invited. Since moving to Texas like I said Babs and I would take turns between the holidays. Then daughter moved here. And I went back to cooking. This year daughter has a new friend and wants to do the cooking. Pretty much because he doesn't like coming here. But that's another story.  ::MonkeyTongue::

Enjoy you Thanksgiving with your family. I use to be done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving way back. But since I only buy for the grand kids & daughter here it's easy. I just send the grand kids & kids in Calif money. Since I have no idea what they like or are into it just easier.

How did the dinner go GE?  Sorry the friend does not like going to your place.  Seems like your place has been the mecca for years, and your cooking always sounds so wonderful.
 ::MonkeyShocked::
 ::MonkeyHeart:: to you Green Eyes.

Thank You Can Dinner went well. Was nice not having to do all the cooking. But I missed it also. Weird or what. The friend doesn't like cats and that's what we have. ::snowmanlaugh::  They will be here for Christmas. He can't get out of it as youngest son will be here spending a week with us. Daughter and son are very very close.

great news that your son will be home for Christmas and also, that he and his sister are so close.
Old habits die hard, don't they?...maybe after preparing chrissy feast, you'll rethink that lol.  ::hohohosanta::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 30, 2013, 05:03:04 AM
Good morning monkeys!

Cookie - where art thou?  what adventure or trip has kept you away?  hope you and family are well and enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

JSM and CC - Happy anniversary!   :smt054

Thanks to all the mods, Klaas, Red, techies who make this a special place.   ::buzzbee3::
you're included too, even though you're no long official, you are still special!

 ::HelloKitty:: ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on November 30, 2013, 05:03:27 AM
 ::MonkeyFootball:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


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Post by: Sister on November 30, 2013, 05:49:34 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Glad to read everyone's reports and feeling happy for those whose lives are improving, whether for themselves or loved ones.  Saying prayers for all who need strength and courage to handle the pits in the road of life.
Connie was sick while we were away, but we made the best of it.  Gave her a manicure and straightened her hair for her (she is naturally curly and it is long -- took an hour).  But she looked beautiful when we went to the dinner which was indeed a Feast.  Didn't get as much sleep as I wanted, yet the change of scenery was almost as good as sleep.
But as always, it was good to get home.
We are blessed by the best!
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: Green Eyes on November 30, 2013, 09:11:04 PM
Happy Birthday to TBM   ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Brandi on November 30, 2013, 10:16:29 PM
Happy Birthday to TBM   ::MonkeyHeart::

Well, if I'd known it was coming, I'd have baked a cake!

Happy Birthday, TBM!

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Post by: Green Eyes on December 01, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::   Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving week end.

Last night our neighbors brought over a feast of a Southern Thanksgiving Dinner. All still warm from their dinner. They celebrated late so their daughter could be with them. I have no idea what most of it was. ::snowmanlaugh::There was deep fried turkey, homemade cornbread stuffing, gravy and something with greenbeans, another dish with peas and another dish with I with potatoes and something green  ::snowmanlaugh:: and the most amazing pumpkin pie. Home made cranberries. All yummy. I thought it was so sweet of them to bring it over.  Just when I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  ::hohohosanta::


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Post by: Brandi on December 01, 2013, 01:24:03 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::   Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving week end.

Last night our neighbors brought over a feast of a Southern Thanksgiving Dinner. All still warm from their dinner. They celebrated late so their daughter could be with them. I have no idea what most of it was. ::snowmanlaugh::There was deep fried turkey, homemade cornbread stuffing, gravy and something with greenbeans, another dish with peas and another dish with I with potatoes and something green  ::snowmanlaugh:: and the most amazing pumpkin pie. Home made cranberries. All yummy. I thought it was so sweet of them to bring it over.  Just when I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  ::hohohosanta::

That's great, GE!

The true spirit of Thanksgiving. Being thankful for the bounty of the harvest and sharing it with your neighbors.

You have nice neighbors!


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Post by: theboyzmom on December 01, 2013, 04:48:02 PM
Happy Birthday to TBM   ::MonkeyHeart::

Well, if I'd known it was coming, I'd have baked a cake!

Happy Birthday, TBM!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/bd.gif~original)

Thanks guys - I am blessed to have so many great people in my life!


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Post by: Sister on December 02, 2013, 07:00:34 AM
Happy Birthday to TBM   ::MonkeyHeart::

Well, if I'd known it was coming, I'd have baked a cake!

Happy Birthday, TBM!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/bd.gif~original)

Thanks guys - I am blessed to have so many great people in my life!

Happy Birthday!!!!


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Post by: cadillac on December 02, 2013, 08:12:55 AM
Happy Belated TBM!  Hope it was a good one - I'm sending you a cyber cake?

What's your favorite cake??


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 03, 2013, 01:34:08 PM
Happy Birthday to TBM   ::MonkeyHeart::

Well, if I'd known it was coming, I'd have baked a cake!

Happy Birthday, TBM!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/bd.gif~original)

Thanks guys - I am blessed to have so many great people in my life!

Happy Birthday!!!   ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Brandi on December 03, 2013, 03:27:35 PM
   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/Image64.png~original)

Looking through my stuff for more Christmasy things I did for you.

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Found this one I made for Bearly.

Guess I'll make a post in my thread to point monkeys to Christmas stuff. Soon.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/banner6.gif~original)

   


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 03, 2013, 03:59:06 PM
   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/Image64.png~original)

Looking through my stuff for more Christmasy things I did for you.

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/Animation2-2.gif~original)

Found this one I made for Bearly.

Guess I'll make a post in my thread to point monkeys to Christmas stuff. Soon.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/banner6.gif~original)

   

Thanks Brandi!!! You are the best...now back to work.   ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyTongue::


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Post by: theboyzmom on December 03, 2013, 05:53:23 PM
Happy Belated TBM!  Hope it was a good one - I'm sending you a cyber cake?

What's your favorite cake??

Italian Cream cheese cake!!!


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Post by: cookie on December 03, 2013, 10:40:12 PM
Hi all....
Time flys by for sure!
Hope everyone is doing well.


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Post by: Sister on December 04, 2013, 06:50:12 AM
Hi all....
Time flys by for sure!
Hope everyone is doing well.

We've missed you, cookie.
 ::germanshep::


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Post by: cadillac on December 04, 2013, 08:01:50 AM
Happy Belated TBM!  Hope it was a good one - I'm sending you a cyber cake?

What's your favorite cake??

Italian Cream cheese cake!!!

I am sending you one today!!  Yum yum

My husband's aunt made the BEST Italian cream cake - in fact she sold them to restaurants.  (Yes, she happened to be Italian too!)


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 04, 2013, 04:06:54 PM
 ::MonkeyHaHa::
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1472890_766242580054594_561657898_n.jpg)


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 04, 2013, 04:07:33 PM
OMG,that picture is huge.    ::MonkeyDevil::


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Post by: Brandi on December 04, 2013, 04:40:21 PM
OMG,that picture is huge.    ::MonkeyDevil::

Not too big on my desktop monitor at all. Of course, it's a 28" monitor.

But great picture!!

 ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: 4 Donks on December 05, 2013, 04:29:31 AM
Happy belated Birthday TBM   ::monkeywine2::

Today was my scheduled maintenance on the generator. They even wax the unit...I could use them doing housework. Bet they don't wax anything in their own homes.

Tomorrow going to the local animal control. This year for Christmas each of us will pay for the spay/neuter, shots and licencing for an older cat or dog for senior citizens to adopt cost free. Trying to get the county commission to start a program similar to this because the need is great for older pets and a proven benefit for seniors.

The donks are doing great and are just full of themselves as usual. Mac is getting so old that he spends most of his time napping...a real couch potato. Does not like the cold at all.

Keeping all the monkeys in my thoughts.


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Post by: theboyzmom on December 05, 2013, 07:06:13 AM
Happy belated Birthday TBM   ::monkeywine2::

Today was my scheduled maintenance on the generator. They even wax the unit...I could use them doing housework. Bet they don't wax anything in their own homes.

Tomorrow going to the local animal control. This year for Christmas each of us will pay for the spay/neuter, shots and licencing for an older cat or dog for senior citizens to adopt cost free. Trying to get the county commission to start a program similar to this because the need is great for older pets and a proven benefit for seniors.

The donks are doing great and are just full of themselves as usual. Mac is getting so old that he spends most of his time napping...a real couch potato. Does not like the cold at all.

Keeping all the monkeys in my thoughts.

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

The idea for seniors and animals is so great. I know that my mom would be lost without her cat - even though she has lots of people around - we are not there 24/7 so she has someone to take care of and just be there.  You are an angel for doing that for someone!


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Post by: Brandi on December 06, 2013, 09:34:25 AM
Everyone in the path of this winter ice storm please stay safe!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/Christmas-2012/sig8.gif~original)


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Post by: 4 Donks on December 06, 2013, 11:17:59 AM
All in the path of the storm stay safe and warm.


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 06, 2013, 01:13:54 PM
Yes those in the path of this storm be safe. We got it yesterday and early this morning. Ended up with about 3 inches of icy rain. Wont be going any where for a few days. We are lucky here no power outage or down trees. East of us not so much. Hope everyone stays safe & warm.


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Post by: Brandi on December 06, 2013, 03:11:59 PM
Trimm: left you a tiny post in my section.

Sister: your order is ready.

You all can just click on my sig image and it will take you to the Christmas section of my thread.

If anyone else wants a new design or whatever, just let me know.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/Christmas-2012/sig7.gif~original)


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Post by: theboyzmom on December 06, 2013, 04:33:36 PM
Everyone please be safe - nothing is worth going out in the mess you have!


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 08, 2013, 04:59:02 AM
If this does not give you chills nothing will..... The true sound    ::MonkeyAngel::
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200179995287209&set=vb.1371395977&type=2&theater


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 08, 2013, 11:58:29 AM
If this does not give you chills nothing will..... The true sound    ::MonkeyAngel::
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200179995287209&set=vb.1371395977&type=2&theater

Trimm I have watched this a half dozen times.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 08, 2013, 12:08:13 PM
Hope our Monkeys that are still in the path of the storm stay safe and warm. The east coast is getting it now. Today we will be above freezing for the first time in almost 4 days.  That's a long time for us Texas Monkeys. Still have solid ice all over the roads here. We had 2/3 inches of ice on our back porch we couldn't open the door. So hubs had to go break it up and shovel it away from the door so we could open it. 

Continued prayers for all our Monkeys in need. Stay safe & warm ::MonkeyReindeer::


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Post by: Brandi on December 08, 2013, 01:45:40 PM
Hope our Monkeys that are still in the path of the storm stay safe and warm. The east coast is getting it now. Today we will be above freezing for the first time in almost 4 days.  That's a long time for us Texas Monkeys. Still have solid ice all over the roads here. We had 2/3 inches of ice on our back porch we couldn't open the door. So hubs had to go break it up and shovel it away from the door so we could open it. 

Continued prayers for all our Monkeys in need. Stay safe & warm ::MonkeyReindeer::

Good to hear from you GE. Been thinking of you with this weather. I know your area is not used to this mess. Babs is also okay?

Yes, we are getting it as we speak... ice has been accumulating from a freezing rain earlier and we are getting intermittent sleet. Hubby has treated our porch with "ice melt" since Brandi has already slipped a couple of times during her potty breaks.

She is 14 now, and just had her annual physical Friday. They found a urinary tract infection, and we are now treating her with an antibiotic. She has had incontinence for the past 18 months and has been on Proin (she hates the "delicious liver flavored pills" and I have to cut them up and hide the pieces in a pill pocket.) She often still spits a piece or two of it out! LOL And she has to take it twice a day. My suspicion of arthritis in her hind parts was correct. I have been giving her a buffered, non-coated aspirin 2x/day for the past month, and the vet said to go ahead with that treatment. She did say I should also be giving her 10mg of PepcidAC with the aspirins to help minimize any stomach irritation. But overall, she did well with the physical. Being deaf has really helped at the vets. She had a great time, not being able to hear other dogs and cats and people walking around and doors opening and closing. Much less anxiousness. And she was such a nice girl when they had her on the table, although she kept looking at me, as if to say, "Can't you make these people stop?" She had blood pulled and was due for all of her shots! Every single one of them. Happy to report she had almost no lethargy or soreness the next day. So, here's to another happy, healthy year for her!



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Post by: Green Eyes on December 08, 2013, 02:46:44 PM
Hope our Monkeys that are still in the path of the storm stay safe and warm. The east coast is getting it now. Today we will be above freezing for the first time in almost 4 days.  That's a long time for us Texas Monkeys. Still have solid ice all over the roads here. We had 2/3 inches of ice on our back porch we couldn't open the door. So hubs had to go break it up and shovel it away from the door so we could open it. 

Continued prayers for all our Monkeys in need. Stay safe & warm ::MonkeyReindeer::

Good to hear from you GE. Been thinking of you with this weather. I know your area is not used to this mess. Babs is also okay?

Yes, we are getting it as we speak... ice has been accumulating from a freezing rain earlier and we are getting intermittent sleet. Hubby has treated our porch with "ice melt" since Brandi has already slipped a couple of times during her potty breaks.

She is 14 now, and just had her annual physical Friday. They found a urinary tract infection, and we are now treating her with an antibiotic. She has had incontinence for the past 18 months and has been on Proin (she hates the "delicious liver flavored pills" and I have to cut them up and hide the pieces in a pill pocket.) She often still spits a piece or two of it out! LOL And she has to take it twice a day. My suspicion of arthritis in her hind parts was correct. I have been giving her a buffered, non-coated aspirin 2x/day for the past month, and the vet said to go ahead with that treatment. She did say I should also be giving her 10mg of PepcidAC with the aspirins to help minimize any stomach irritation. But overall, she did well with the physical. Being deaf has really helped at the vets. She had a great time, not being able to hear other dogs and cats and people walking around and doors opening and closing. Much less anxiousness. And she was such a nice girl when they had her on the table, although she kept looking at me, as if to say, "Can't you make these people stop?" She had blood pulled and was due for all of her shots! Every single one of them. Happy to report she had almost no lethargy or soreness the next day. So, here's to another happy, healthy year for her!



Yes Babs is ok too. Just stuck in the house due to all the ice. Neither one of us will try driving on it. I am very glad we are warming up some so the ice can start to melt.  ::hohohosanta:: Daughter went out yesterday and it took her 3 hours to make a 15 mile round trip to the store and they spun out three times. Not my idea of fun. But she got her Christmas tree.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

Hope you guys stay safe and warm. Glad to hear Brandi did so well at the vets. Poor baby with a urinary tract infection. But her meds should clear it up. Give her a hug from me. So happy she is doing well. I t sounds like she handled all her shots well too.

 ::ElfMonkey:: ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::hohohosanta:: ::snowmanlaugh::

Youngest son will be here for Christmas this year. So happy now if we could get the oldest one to make the trip. ::MonkeyReindeer::


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Post by: Brandi on December 08, 2013, 03:08:01 PM
Trimm: Please check my section again ;-)


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Post by: cookie on December 09, 2013, 06:05:19 PM
Hi you all!
Brandi...glad that Brandi is hanging  in there...those pill pockets are the best aren't they.

It is cold here and I hate it. If kids would move, hubs and I would move to warmer climate.

Hope all is good with everyone.



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Post by: Brandi on December 09, 2013, 09:57:52 PM
Hi you all!
Brandi...glad that Brandi is hanging  in there...those pill pockets are the best aren't they.

It is cold here and I hate it. If kids would move, hubs and I would move to warmer climate.

Hope all is good with everyone.



Hi cookie! Good to see you post. Your posts are too far and few between!

Yes, pill pockets are great, but darn it, she has started spitting out the fragments of pills I put in them again! Now that she has to take 4 pills twice a day. (aspirin, proin, pepcidac and antibiotic each twice a day) I pick the fragments up off the floor and wrap them in another pill pocket each time. It's getting real expensive, those pill pockets aren't cheap. LOL

I know what you mean about the cold. I really, really love the spring and summer and early fall. Just love being in the sun, now that I am taking extra Vit. D and sitting out in the sun during those months for an hour or so for the Vit. D. Also makes me feel so much better then!

One nice snow a year, and I am done with cold months! Bring on the spring!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/reindeer2ab.gif~original)


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Post by: Sister on December 10, 2013, 08:01:22 AM
Hope our Monkeys that are still in the path of the storm stay safe and warm. The east coast is getting it now. Today we will be above freezing for the first time in almost 4 days.  That's a long time for us Texas Monkeys. Still have solid ice all over the roads here. We had 2/3 inches of ice on our back porch we couldn't open the door. So hubs had to go break it up and shovel it away from the door so we could open it. 

Continued prayers for all our Monkeys in need. Stay safe & warm ::MonkeyReindeer::

Good to hear from you GE. Been thinking of you with this weather. I know your area is not used to this mess. Babs is also okay?

Yes, we are getting it as we speak... ice has been accumulating from a freezing rain earlier and we are getting intermittent sleet. Hubby has treated our porch with "ice melt" since Brandi has already slipped a couple of times during her potty breaks.

She is 14 now, and just had her annual physical Friday. They found a urinary tract infection, and we are now treating her with an antibiotic. She has had incontinence for the past 18 months and has been on Proin (she hates the "delicious liver flavored pills" and I have to cut them up and hide the pieces in a pill pocket.) She often still spits a piece or two of it out! LOL And she has to take it twice a day. My suspicion of arthritis in her hind parts was correct. I have been giving her a buffered, non-coated aspirin 2x/day for the past month, and the vet said to go ahead with that treatment. She did say I should also be giving her 10mg of PepcidAC with the aspirins to help minimize any stomach irritation. But overall, she did well with the physical. Being deaf has really helped at the vets. She had a great time, not being able to hear other dogs and cats and people walking around and doors opening and closing. Much less anxiousness. And she was such a nice girl when they had her on the table, although she kept looking at me, as if to say, "Can't you make these people stop?" She had blood pulled and was due for all of her shots! Every single one of them. Happy to report she had almost no lethargy or soreness the next day. So, here's to another happy, healthy year for her!



Prayers for everyone's safety during this storm.

So glad Brandi made out fine at the vets.  We have all grown to love her!
 ::germanshep::
 ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 10, 2013, 03:11:32 PM
Hi you all!
Brandi...glad that Brandi is hanging  in there...those pill pockets are the best aren't they.

It is cold here and I hate it. If kids would move, hubs and I would move to warmer climate.

Hope all is good with everyone.



Hi Cookie it's been awhile since we have seen you. Hope you & yours are all okay and your staying warm. Maybe if you moved the kids would follow ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 10, 2013, 03:12:47 PM
Hi Sister ::HelloKitty::  Hope your doing well. Continued prayers for you, Connie and George ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: cadillac on December 10, 2013, 08:10:21 PM
Hi you all!
Brandi...glad that Brandi is hanging  in there...those pill pockets are the best aren't they.

It is cold here and I hate it. If kids would move, hubs and I would move to warmer climate.

Hope all is good with everyone.




Hi cookie! Good to see you post. Your posts are too far and few between!

Yes, pill pockets are great, but darn it, she has started spitting out the fragments of pills I put in them again! Now that she has to take 4 pills twice a day. (aspirin, proin, pepcidac and antibiotic each twice a day) I pick the fragments up off the floor and wrap them in another pill pocket each time. It's getting real expensive, those pill pockets aren't cheap. LOL

I know what you mean about the cold. I really, really love the spring and summer and early fall. Just love being in the sun, now that I am taking extra Vit. D and sitting out in the sun during those months for an hour or so for the Vit. D. Also makes me feel so much better then!

One nice snow a year, and I am done with cold months! Bring on the spring!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/reindeer2ab.gif~original)

Hi Brandi!  Have you tried putting her pills in some soft bread with some peanut butter or cream cheese rolled in a ball? Smush it all together.

Works for my mutts when I have tablets.

Love- Cad


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Post by: 4 Donks on December 10, 2013, 11:14:44 PM
Had my monthly appointment in Birmingham at Kirklin Clinic for follow up and this time had some testing for swallowing problems. They gave me exercises to do to help alleviate the problem...YEAH ! Now my sister went with me and because we don't have a Target store around here wanted to stop in Trussville on the way home for some shopping. I was not looking forward to doing this at this time of year. Surprise..no crowds and lots of parking. Could not believe it. All in all not a bad day after all. ::hohohosanta::

Have a new farrier coming on Thursday because the one I've been using for 7 years had rotator cuff surgery and won't be allowed to do farrier work for 6 months. The donks will have someone new to surprise and terrorize.  ::donkey3:: I hope he doesn't wear a baseball cap or have anything in his pockets.(cigarettes or chewing tobacco).

Hope everyone's Christmas shopping and decorating is complete and you're enjoying the season.





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Post by: Brandi on December 10, 2013, 11:26:13 PM
Hi you all!
Brandi...glad that Brandi is hanging  in there...those pill pockets are the best aren't they.

It is cold here and I hate it. If kids would move, hubs and I would move to warmer climate.

Hope all is good with everyone.



Hi Caddy!



Hi cookie! Good to see you post. Your posts are too far and few between!

Yes, pill pockets are great, but darn it, she has started spitting out the fragments of pills I put in them again! Now that she has to take 4 pills twice a day. (aspirin, proin, pepcidac and antibiotic each twice a day) I pick the fragments up off the floor and wrap them in another pill pocket each time. It's getting real expensive, those pill pockets aren't cheap. LOL

I know what you mean about the cold. I really, really love the spring and summer and early fall. Just love being in the sun, now that I am taking extra Vit. D and sitting out in the sun during those months for an hour or so for the Vit. D. Also makes me feel so much better then!

One nice snow a year, and I am done with cold months! Bring on the spring!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/reindeer2ab.gif~original)

Hi Brandi!  Have you tried putting her pills in some soft bread with some peanut butter or cream cheese rolled in a ball? Smush it all together.

Works for my mutts when I have tablets.

Love- Cad

Yes, that's how we started out, with pills hidden in bread, hotdogs, cheese, then peanut butter. None worked with any frequency, she knew to look for pills and spit them out. Then I decided to make my own pill pockets ... peanut butter and whole wheat flour ... that worked pretty well. But it got to be such a pain making them. LOL (I think I'll try that tonight again.) Today, she was just not interested at.all in her pill pockets. Smelled them, walked away. Repeated that process. So I smushed them up into some Alpo Chop House filet mignon dog food that I had bought with a coupon the other day as a treat for her. She ate it all. Including the smushed up pill pockets.

Thanks for reminding me of the peanut butter pockets I used to make. I am going to go make some now.

It's such a challenge twice a day getting these into her!

Smart doggie. Does not like pills, and won't take them if she doesn't want to!


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 11, 2013, 06:29:39 AM
Have a great morning monkeys.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

(http://funny-pics-fun.com/wp-content/uploads/Hilarious-Cartoons-23.jpg)


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 12, 2013, 10:00:58 AM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/stella-puppy-mill_n_4426566.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
The Story Of This Rescue Dog Will Inspire Even The Biggest Cynic (VIDEO)
Posted: 12/11/2013 6:49 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/12/2013 1:38 am EST        ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 13, 2013, 12:15:29 PM
Had my monthly appointment in Birmingham at Kirklin Clinic for follow up and this time had some testing for swallowing problems. They gave me exercises to do to help alleviate the problem...YEAH ! Now my sister went with me and because we don't have a Target store around here wanted to stop in Trussville on the way home for some shopping. I was not looking forward to doing this at this time of year. Surprise..no crowds and lots of parking. Could not believe it. All in all not a bad day after all. ::hohohosanta::

Have a new farrier coming on Thursday because the one I've been using for 7 years had rotator cuff surgery and won't be allowed to do farrier work for 6 months. The donks will have someone new to surprise and terrorize.  ::donkey3:: I hope he doesn't wear a baseball cap or have anything in his pockets.(cigarettes or chewing tobacco).

Hope everyone's Christmas shopping and decorating is complete and you're enjoying the season.





Thanks for the up date 4Donks. Continued prayers that you recovery keeps moving forward.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Sorry to hear your regular farrier got hurt. Hoping in one breathe the new farrier and donks got along.  But I was kind of hoping to hear they gave him a run for his money.   ::donkey3::   ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 13, 2013, 12:18:44 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/stella-puppy-mill_n_4426566.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
The Story Of This Rescue Dog Will Inspire Even The Biggest Cynic (VIDEO)
Posted: 12/11/2013 6:49 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/12/2013 1:38 am EST        ::MonkeyAngel::


How sweet  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: 4 Donks on December 13, 2013, 03:18:04 PM


OK Green Eyes the donks didn't disappoint you.2 farriers came out and Hobbs stole the one's tin of snuff and baseball cap. Then proceded to try and lay down when they lifted his hoof off the ground......he was reallly really bad and proud of it. ::donkey3:: Otis danced all around and wouldn't let them put his halter on. I finally went in and put it on him. ::MonkeyDevil:: Cappy was an angel. ::MonkeyAngel::
Hope they will come back again...the one guy was laughing the other one not so much.


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Post by: Brandi on December 13, 2013, 04:04:03 PM


OK Green Eyes the donks didn't disappoint you.2 farriers came out and Hobbs stole the one's tin of snuff and baseball cap. Then proceded to try and lay down when they lifted his hoof off the ground......he was reallly really bad and proud of it. ::donkey3:: Otis danced all around and wouldn't let them put his halter on. I finally went in and put it on him. ::MonkeyDevil:: Cappy was an angel. ::MonkeyAngel::
Hope they will come back again...the one guy was laughing the other one not so much.

Hahaha!

Glad to hear business got taken care of, and that at least one guy enjoyed the donkey performance.

Also glad to see you are using "Otis the red-nosed Donkey" for your seasonal avatar!

I think Otis was just so excited about Christmas and Santa to behave for the farriers. He was just doing the Santa is coming dance!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/banner6.gif~original)


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 13, 2013, 04:23:59 PM


OK Green Eyes the donks didn't disappoint you.2 farriers came out and Hobbs stole the one's tin of snuff and baseball cap. Then proceded to try and lay down when they lifted his hoof off the ground......he was reallly really bad and proud of it. ::donkey3:: Otis danced all around and wouldn't let them put his halter on. I finally went in and put it on him. ::MonkeyDevil:: Cappy was an angel. ::MonkeyAngel::
Hope they will come back again...the one guy was laughing the other one not so much.

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: It does my heart good to hear they gave them the royal donk treatment.  ::snowmanlaugh:: ::snowmanlaugh::Glad at least one enjoyed the donks style.  The other one Oh well. Can't win them all.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Thanks for sharing about the donks. It really did make my day.  ::ElfMonkey::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 13, 2013, 04:31:33 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/stella-puppy-mill_n_4426566.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
The Story Of This Rescue Dog Will Inspire Even The Biggest Cynic (VIDEO)
Posted: 12/11/2013 6:49 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/12/2013 1:38 am EST        ::MonkeyAngel::


How sweet  ::MonkeyHeart::

You will love this!!!   ::MonkeyAngel::
http://content.lifeisgood.com/good-vibes/home/how-a-pee-wee-football-team-is-sticking-up-for-their-friend?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Daily%20Post&utm_campaign=12122013%2011:30am%20Danny


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 13, 2013, 04:32:05 PM
Hey monkeys....hugs and kisses to you all.    ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 13, 2013, 05:11:23 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/stella-puppy-mill_n_4426566.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
The Story Of This Rescue Dog Will Inspire Even The Biggest Cynic (VIDEO)
Posted: 12/11/2013 6:49 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/12/2013 1:38 am EST        ::MonkeyAngel::


How sweet  ::MonkeyHeart::

You will love this!!!   ::MonkeyAngel::
http://content.lifeisgood.com/good-vibes/home/how-a-pee-wee-football-team-is-sticking-up-for-their-friend?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Daily%20Post&utm_campaign=12122013%2011:30am%20Danny


Wasn't that the neatest thing. Their parents should all be so proud of them. Gives me hope that the future will be better. It's wonderful to see the good things happening around us.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Brandi on December 13, 2013, 06:10:14 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/stella-puppy-mill_n_4426566.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
The Story Of This Rescue Dog Will Inspire Even The Biggest Cynic (VIDEO)
Posted: 12/11/2013 6:49 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/12/2013 1:38 am EST        ::MonkeyAngel::


How sweet  ::MonkeyHeart::

You will love this!!!   ::MonkeyAngel::
http://content.lifeisgood.com/good-vibes/home/how-a-pee-wee-football-team-is-sticking-up-for-their-friend?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Daily%20Post&utm_campaign=12122013%2011:30am%20Danny


Wasn't that the neatest thing. Their parents should all be so proud of them. Gives me hope that the future will be better. It's wonderful to see the good things happening around us.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Sure did love that. Made me cry.

Restored my faith in mankind.

Just wonderfully done, on so many levels.

Thanks, Trimm!


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 13, 2013, 06:26:05 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/stella-puppy-mill_n_4426566.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
The Story Of This Rescue Dog Will Inspire Even The Biggest Cynic (VIDEO)
Posted: 12/11/2013 6:49 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/12/2013 1:38 am EST        ::MonkeyAngel::


How sweet  ::MonkeyHeart::

You will love this!!!   ::MonkeyAngel::
http://content.lifeisgood.com/good-vibes/home/how-a-pee-wee-football-team-is-sticking-up-for-their-friend?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Daily%20Post&utm_campaign=12122013%2011:30am%20Danny


Wasn't that the neatest thing. Their parents should all be so proud of them. Gives me hope that the future will be better. It's wonderful to see the good things happening around us.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Sure did love that. Made me cry.

Restored my faith in mankind.

Just wonderfully done, on so many levels.

Thanks, Trimm!


Wasn't it wonderful to see Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: theboyzmom on December 13, 2013, 07:59:47 PM


OK Green Eyes the donks didn't disappoint you.2 farriers came out and Hobbs stole the one's tin of snuff and baseball cap. Then proceded to try and lay down when they lifted his hoof off the ground......he was reallly really bad and proud of it. ::donkey3:: Otis danced all around and wouldn't let them put his halter on. I finally went in and put it on him. ::MonkeyDevil:: Cappy was an angel. ::MonkeyAngel::
Hope they will come back again...the one guy was laughing the other one not so much.

OMG - I can SO see it. I would never have been able to help them - I would have been rolling around on the ground laughing!!!!! 


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Post by: Babybear on December 13, 2013, 09:27:09 PM
Hello Monkeys----

Hope you are all well and wishing you a Merry Christmas.

I am happier than I have been in a long time.  Life is good. I still have my 6'3" gorgeous man.  Hope for a long time.


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Post by: Brandi on December 13, 2013, 09:46:53 PM
Hello Monkeys----

Hope you are all well and wishing you a Merry Christmas.

I am happier than I have been in a long time.  Life is good. I still have my 6'3" gorgeous man.  Hope for a long time.

Glad to hear from you, Babybear.

Happy to hear about your great relationship. Hope it continues forever.

 ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: theboyzmom on December 14, 2013, 09:23:38 AM
Hello Monkeys----

Hope you are all well and wishing you a Merry Christmas.

I am happier than I have been in a long time.  Life is good. I still have my 6'3" gorgeous man.  Hope for a long time.

Merry Christmas to you too. Hope that guy keeps treating you like the princess you are!


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 14, 2013, 10:36:11 AM
Hello Monkeys----

Hope you are all well and wishing you a Merry Christmas.

I am happier than I have been in a long time.  Life is good. I still have my 6'3" gorgeous man.  Hope for a long time.

Great to hear from you Baby Bear. Wishing you a Merry Christmas too.  Continued success with relationship. Very happy for you.


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Post by: Brandi on December 14, 2013, 04:54:31 PM
GE .. did you ever get the two emails I sent you yesterday?

Hope everyone is staying warm and dry.

Went out to run some errands today (hubby has had to drive my SUV this week to work out of) so I had to take care of some things today. It is pouring COLD rain out there. 37º and COLD. Just drenching. Am in the process of drying and warming up ... may take a few hours. LOL Since I lost 75 lbs. in the past 15 months, I am always cold. Even when it is cold. heh


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 14, 2013, 05:22:19 PM
GE .. did you ever get the two emails I sent you yesterday?

Hope everyone is staying warm and dry.

Went out to run some errands today (hubby has had to drive my SUV this week to work out of) so I had to take care of some things today. It is pouring COLD rain out there. 37º and COLD. Just drenching. Am in the process of drying and warming up ... may take a few hours. LOL Since I lost 75 lbs. in the past 15 months, I am always cold. Even when it is cold. heh


No I didn't. I just looked and nothing.


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Post by: Brandi on December 15, 2013, 09:51:28 PM
I guess everyone is busy with Christmas and Holiday preparations and fun.

At least I hope that is what it is.

So quiet in here lately.

Sending my best wishes to all!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/Animation31.gif~original)


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Post by: Sister on December 16, 2013, 12:03:12 PM


OK Green Eyes the donks didn't disappoint you.2 farriers came out and Hobbs stole the one's tin of snuff and baseball cap. Then proceded to try and lay down when they lifted his hoof off the ground......he was reallly really bad and proud of it. ::donkey3:: Otis danced all around and wouldn't let them put his halter on. I finally went in and put it on him. ::MonkeyDevil:: Cappy was an angel. ::MonkeyAngel::
Hope they will come back again...the one guy was laughing the other one not so much.

Glad to hear some folks have a sense of humor   ::hohohosanta::

glad to read your swallowing will improve with some exercise.

I hate shopping, so I can feel your relief when Target was almost empty.  I simply don't do crowds.  One reason I have never gone to a concert, except the outdoor kind.
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


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Post by: Sister on December 16, 2013, 12:04:05 PM
Have a great morning monkeys.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

(http://funny-pics-fun.com/wp-content/uploads/Hilarious-Cartoons-23.jpg)

 ::snowmanlaugh::
 ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: Sister on December 16, 2013, 12:05:03 PM
Hey monkeys....hugs and kisses to you all.    ::MonkeyDance::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::ElfMonkey::


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Post by: Sister on December 16, 2013, 12:06:37 PM
don't I look cute -- thanks Brandi!

My first Christmas with Belle!  I am bringing George here for the week of Christmas.  The caregivers need to be able to spend time with their families too.  Taking off the next week and going out of town -- ALONE! yeah!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::


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Post by: Brandi on December 16, 2013, 03:37:33 PM
don't I look cute -- thanks Brandi!

My first Christmas with Belle!  I am bringing George here for the week of Christmas.  The caregivers need to be able to spend time with their families too.  Taking off the next week and going out of town -- ALONE! yeah!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::

How thoughtful of you to give the caregivers a break, Sister.

I am sure George will welcome the change of scenery and pace of being at your place for a week.

Wishing you, Belle and George and your sister a wonderful Christmas.

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/Animation1.gif~original)


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 16, 2013, 03:41:55 PM
don't I look cute -- thanks Brandi!

My first Christmas with Belle!  I am bringing George here for the week of Christmas.  The caregivers need to be able to spend time with their families too.  Taking off the next week and going out of town -- ALONE! yeah!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::

How thoughtful of you to give the caregivers a break, Sister.

I am sure George will welcome the change of scenery and pace of being at your place for a week.

Wishing you, Belle and George and your sister a wonderful Christmas.

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2011/Animation1.gif~original)

What Brandi said.  ::ElfMonkey::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 16, 2013, 03:54:48 PM
Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty::

It has been very quiet around here lately. Hope all the Monkeys are doing well. I am trying to get my house decorated for Christmas. But not having much luck. Have all the shopping done and most everything wrapped. But that's about as far as I've gotten.  ::hohohosanta:: With all the kitty's helping it's one step forward and three back wards. ::snowmanlaugh:: I decided to get all plastic decorations for the tree. To save a lot of stress for us all. As soon as the tree goes up they will be climbing it.  ::MonkeyReindeer::



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Post by: Brandi on December 16, 2013, 04:28:47 PM
Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty::

It has been very quiet around here lately. Hope all the Monkeys are doing well. I am trying to get my house decorated for Christmas. But not having much luck. Have all the shopping done and most everything wrapped. But that's about as far as I've gotten.  ::hohohosanta:: With all the kitty's helping it's one step forward and three back wards. ::snowmanlaugh:: I decided to get all plastic decorations for the tree. To save a lot of stress for us all. As soon as the tree goes up they will be climbing it.  ::MonkeyReindeer::



Hey there, Green Eyes!

LOL about your cats and the tree. Sorry, it just sounds funny to me!

You are ahead of me with presents. I finally have all my presents here and accounted for. But not one has been wrapped! I keep putting that off, although it remains at the top of my "to-do" list every day. heh

House is decorated, could use some more ornaments on the tree, I am adding them a bit each day or so.

Almost all the groceries have been bought for our Christmas dinner. Having ham this year.

Hubby needs my car again this week (his work van is still in the shop, and the guy had not even checked it out as of Friday last week. It went in on Wednesday.) I feel so stranded without a car. Even if I have no need to go out.

I miss hearing from so many monkeys in this thread. Guess everyone is just too busy right now.


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 16, 2013, 06:00:36 PM
Hi Brandi ::HelloKitty::

It has been very quiet around here lately. Hope all the Monkeys are doing well. I am trying to get my house decorated for Christmas. But not having much luck. Have all the shopping done and most everything wrapped. But that's about as far as I've gotten.  ::hohohosanta:: With all the kitty's helping it's one step forward and three back wards. ::snowmanlaugh:: I decided to get all plastic decorations for the tree. To save a lot of stress for us all. As soon as the tree goes up they will be climbing it.  ::MonkeyReindeer::



Hey there, Green Eyes!

LOL about your cats and the tree. Sorry, it just sounds funny to me!

You are ahead of me with presents. I finally have all my presents here and accounted for. But not one has been wrapped! I keep putting that off, although it remains at the top of my "to-do" list every day. heh

House is decorated, could use some more ornaments on the tree, I am adding them a bit each day or so.

Almost all the groceries have been bought for our Christmas dinner. Having ham this year.

Hubby needs my car again this week (his work van is still in the shop, and the guy had not even checked it out as of Friday last week. It went in on Wednesday.) I feel so stranded without a car. Even if I have no need to go out.

I miss hearing from so many monkeys in this thread. Guess everyone is just too busy right now.



No need to apologize about the cats. It is funny. I spend more time removing them from open tubs than getting any thing put up.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I will have it done bye the time my son gets here.  ::hohohosanta::  I hear you about not having your car. When we were stuck home because of the ice. It was like I really don't need to go any where. But just knowing I couldn't I wanted to.  ::ElfMonkey:: I miss all the Monkeys too. I had my grandson here this week end and he helped me wrap everything but his.  ::MonkeyReindeer::
 


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Post by: Bearlyhere on December 17, 2013, 06:25:47 AM

I am alive, just hurting.  There is school trouble (having him walk too far in the street for the bus when he has not even passed a test to cross the street.  Also Mom seems confused and it seems to be getting worse.

Sorry I have not checked in.

I miss you!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

    "teddybear2::



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Post by: Sister on December 17, 2013, 10:35:04 AM

I am alive, just hurting.  There is school trouble (having him walk too far in the street for the bus when he has not even passed a test to cross the street.  Also Mom seems confused and it seems to be getting worse.

Sorry I have not checked in.

I miss you!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

    "teddybear2::



Good to know you're alive dear one!  Not sure I understand your post -- I know I have missed quite a few -- please know you're in my prayers!
 ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 17, 2013, 04:55:47 PM

I am alive, just hurting.  There is school trouble (having him walk too far in the street for the bus when he has not even passed a test to cross the street.  Also Mom seems confused and it seems to be getting worse.

Sorry I have not checked in.

I miss you!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

    "teddybear2::



Oh Miss Bearly  Prayers headed your way.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 17, 2013, 05:03:46 PM
Monkeys  have you tried making something and no matter how many times and how many different recipes just not been able to make it right?  I have for years tried to make divinity at Christmas. Something my aunts always made and one of many goodies they made. Over the years I have tried to make it without much success. Have managed to burn out 3 mixtures trying over the years ::ElfMonkey:: I think I made it twice that it came out pretty close.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I just tried again and by golly it turned out right.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::  You would think something so simple would be easy. NOT for me any way.  ::hohohosanta::


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Post by: BabsKats on December 17, 2013, 08:30:38 PM
Monkeys  have you tried making something and no matter how many times and how many different recipes just not been able to make it right?  I have for years tried to make divinity at Christmas. Something my aunts always made and one of many goodies they made. Over the years I have tried to make it without much success. Have managed to burn out 3 mixtures trying over the years ::ElfMonkey:: I think I made it twice that it came out pretty close.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I just tried again and by golly it turned out right.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::  You would think something so simple would be easy. NOT for me any way.  ::hohohosanta::
So glad you finally got it GE, was afraid I was going to have to dig thru my stacks of stuff for my moms recipe, and you know how much I love ...looking for STUFF......

Haven't wrapped all 3 presents that I'm buying, good excuse is .....UPS is still floating around with the last one and I see no need to drag out the wrapping stuff till it gets here or if it does....UPS is certainly on everyone's poop list here in the Dallas area this year.....extremely bad ....I know blame it on the weather.........

Is great GE is doing the decorating at her house, she is much more easy going about CATargeddon than me.....With my angelic kitties there wouldn't be anything left resembling decorations here!

Brandi congrats on the weight loss, such a wonderful accomplishment   



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Post by: theboyzmom on December 17, 2013, 08:50:37 PM
Monkeys  have you tried making something and no matter how many times and how many different recipes just not been able to make it right?  I have for years tried to make divinity at Christmas. Something my aunts always made and one of many goodies they made. Over the years I have tried to make it without much success. Have managed to burn out 3 mixtures trying over the years ::ElfMonkey:: I think I made it twice that it came out pretty close.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I just tried again and by golly it turned out right.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::  You would think something so simple would be easy. NOT for me any way.  ::hohohosanta::
So glad you finally got it GE, was afraid I was going to have to dig thru my stacks of stuff for my moms recipe, and you know how much I love ...looking for STUFF......

Haven't wrapped all 3 presents that I'm buying, good excuse is .....UPS is still floating around with the last one and I see no need to drag out the wrapping stuff till it gets here or if it does....UPS is certainly on everyone's poop list here in the Dallas area this year.....extremely bad ....I know blame it on the weather.........

Is great GE is doing the decorating at her house, she is much more easy going about CATargeddon than me.....With my angelic kitties there wouldn't be anything left resembling decorations here!

Brandi congrats on the weight loss, such a wonderful accomplishment   



UPS is on my list at this moment too. Bad weather or just lazy?


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 17, 2013, 09:11:31 PM
Monkeys  have you tried making something and no matter how many times and how many different recipes just not been able to make it right?  I have for years tried to make divinity at Christmas. Something my aunts always made and one of many goodies they made. Over the years I have tried to make it without much success. Have managed to burn out 3 mixtures trying over the years ::ElfMonkey:: I think I made it twice that it came out pretty close.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I just tried again and by golly it turned out right.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::  You would think something so simple would be easy. NOT for me any way.  ::hohohosanta::
So glad you finally got it GE, was afraid I was going to have to dig thru my stacks of stuff for my moms recipe, and you know how much I love ...looking for STUFF......

Haven't wrapped all 3 presents that I'm buying, good excuse is .....UPS is still floating around with the last one and I see no need to drag out the wrapping stuff till it gets here or if it does....UPS is certainly on everyone's poop list here in the Dallas area this year.....extremely bad ....I know blame it on the weather.........

Is great GE is doing the decorating at her house, she is much more easy going about CATargeddon than me.....With my angelic kitties there wouldn't be anything left resembling decorations here!

Brandi congrats on the weight loss, such a wonderful accomplishment   



UPS is on my list at this moment too. Bad weather or just lazy?

Here they are saying the ice storm back logged them. Since all of Forth Worth /Dallas areas shut down for 4 days. I mean shut down.  ::MonkeyReindeer:: I could kind a believe it here.  ::MonkeyReindeer::


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Post by: Brandi on December 18, 2013, 01:33:07 AM
Monkeys  have you tried making something and no matter how many times and how many different recipes just not been able to make it right?  I have for years tried to make divinity at Christmas. Something my aunts always made and one of many goodies they made. Over the years I have tried to make it without much success. Have managed to burn out 3 mixtures trying over the years ::ElfMonkey:: I think I made it twice that it came out pretty close.  ::snowmanlaugh:: I just tried again and by golly it turned out right.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::  You would think something so simple would be easy. NOT for me any way.  ::hohohosanta::
So glad you finally got it GE, was afraid I was going to have to dig thru my stacks of stuff for my moms recipe, and you know how much I love ...looking for STUFF......

Haven't wrapped all 3 presents that I'm buying, good excuse is .....UPS is still floating around with the last one and I see no need to drag out the wrapping stuff till it gets here or if it does....UPS is certainly on everyone's poop list here in the Dallas area this year.....extremely bad ....I know blame it on the weather.........

Is great GE is doing the decorating at her house, she is much more easy going about CATargeddon than me.....With my angelic kitties there wouldn't be anything left resembling decorations here!

Brandi congrats on the weight loss, such a wonderful accomplishment   



Oh, how nice of you to say that, Babs! Hubby has lost about 30 lbs. this past year, just by eating healthier. (He also did not have as much weight to lose as I did.)

Heh ...you made me laugh again about cats and Christmas decorations. (sorry)

Have not heard about UPS problems in the Dallas area, bad, bad time to have those happen.

Hope your stuff arrives tomorrow!

You just gave me a great idea for a graphic. Check back in a day or so!


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Post by: Brandi on December 18, 2013, 02:28:43 AM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2013/Animation10-1.gif~original)

Had to do it right away!

Kitties just never stop playing, do they?

Luckily, this star must be plastic. Unbreakable.



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Post by: Green Eyes on December 18, 2013, 04:35:30 AM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2013/Animation10-1.gif~original)

Had to do it right away!

Kitties just never stop playing, do they?

Luckily, this star must be plastic. Unbreakable.



How cute Brandi. Thank you so much.  ::snowmanlaugh:: About 90% of mine are black so it fits well. Babs has more of a variety of colors. ::hohohosanta::


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 18, 2013, 04:36:41 AM
Hi Babs ::MonkeyReindeer:: See you are up too. ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: BabsKats on December 18, 2013, 04:37:52 AM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/2013/Animation10-1.gif~original)

Had to do it right away!

Kitties just never stop playing, do they?

Luckily, this star must be plastic. Unbreakable.


Just adorable Brandi, definitly a perfect catch of our wild ones......I remember the last time I attempted a tree, didn't have a single ball left on the tree they even managed to break the plastic ones.  We kept the lights unplugged for fear they'd chew thru the wires.........

So good luck GE, you sure you don't want to use my tree again? Should be a few branches still in one piece!


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 18, 2013, 04:47:22 AM
Thank you for the offer. But think I am going for a small one this time. That way I don't have to have a bunch of decorations on it, for the little darlings to play with. ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: Brandi on December 19, 2013, 01:30:16 PM
Just came across this.... hahaha!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/1640200-bigthumbnail.jpg~original)


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Post by: Green Eyes on December 19, 2013, 06:57:04 PM
Just came across this.... hahaha!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/1640200-bigthumbnail.jpg~original)


 ::hohohosanta:: ::hohohosanta:: ::snowmanlaugh:: ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: Sister on December 20, 2013, 08:03:50 AM
Just came across this.... hahaha!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/1640200-bigthumbnail.jpg~original)

 ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: trimmonthelake on December 20, 2013, 01:57:49 PM
Hey monkeys! Hope everyone is doing great!!!   ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::snowmanlaugh::


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Post by: Sister on December 20, 2013, 03:29:34 PM
Hey monkeys! Hope everyone is doing great!!!   ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::snowmanlaugh::

I Refuse to complain!

 ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: BabsKats on December 20, 2013, 05:47:38 PM
Only complaint/question I have is:   What darn season are we in.........yesterday, over 80 degrees...........today, just crawling above 30.................


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 20, 2013, 10:38:12 PM
Only complaint/question I have is:   What darn season are we in.........yesterday, over 80 degrees...........today, just crawling above 30.................


 ::snowmanlaugh:: We hit 44 today. Down to 35 right now. 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on December 21, 2013, 06:21:16 AM
Only complaint/question I have is:   What darn season are we in.........yesterday, over 80 degrees...........today, just crawling above 30.................


 ::snowmanlaugh:: We hit 44 today. Down to 35 right now. 

suppose to hit 70 tomorrow -- then back down again.  I like it warm!
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on December 21, 2013, 09:10:47 AM
Only complaint/question I have is:   What darn season are we in.........yesterday, over 80 degrees...........today, just crawling above 30.................


 ::snowmanlaugh:: We hit 44 today. Down to 35 right now. 

suppose to hit 70 tomorrow -- then back down again.  I like it warm!
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::



Ba Humbug to you all.  We are expecting an inch or little less of ice with couple of inches of snow. I would love 70 degrees!!!   ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on December 21, 2013, 10:25:32 AM
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas (http://www.wikihow.com/Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas)

(http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/92/Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas-Step-1.jpg/670px-Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas-Step-1.jpg)

How to Make This Your Cat's Christmas


Making Christmas Time Special for Your CatKeeping Your Cat Safe During the Holiday Season

Edited by Bobbyjoe, Teresa, City.girl.907, Elizabeth Knudsen and 4 others

If you have a cat, it's likely he will be intrigued by the glitter and busy preparations associated with the holiday season. Including your cat as part of the festivities and planning a few additional treats for him will heighten the enjoyment of the occasion for any cat lover. Here is how to make this Christmas your cat's Christmas too!

 ::snipping3::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 21, 2013, 12:20:59 PM
Thanks Klaas.  Grandson was decorating the tree last night. And the cats were having so much fun playing with the bulbs. They were knocking them off almost as fast as he was putting them up. ::hohohosanta:: The ones at the bottom any way.  ::ElfMonkey::


Started raining here last night. Must have gotten almost three inches so far. Better than the ice we had before. Hope every one has a wonderful week end.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on December 21, 2013, 09:43:33 PM
Only complaint/question I have is:   What darn season are we in.........yesterday, over 80 degrees...........today, just crawling above 30.................


 ::snowmanlaugh:: We hit 44 today. Down to 35 right now. 

suppose to hit 70 tomorrow -- then back down again.  I like it warm!
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

Me too, Sister!

Hit 74 today, calling for 78 tomorrow here in central VA. In December!

Tuesday calling for high of 45 and Christmas day, 39 for a high.

But I love the warmth, both for comfort and for saving on the electricity bill! (Especially this time of year!)



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on December 22, 2013, 05:53:40 AM
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas (http://www.wikihow.com/Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas)

(http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/92/Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas-Step-1.jpg/670px-Make-This-Your-Cat%27s-Christmas-Step-1.jpg)

How to Make This Your Cat's Christmas


Making Christmas Time Special for Your CatKeeping Your Cat Safe During the Holiday Season

Edited by Bobbyjoe, Teresa, City.girl.907, Elizabeth Knudsen and 4 others

If you have a cat, it's likely he will be intrigued by the glitter and busy preparations associated with the holiday season. Including your cat as part of the festivities and planning a few additional treats for him will heighten the enjoyment of the occasion for any cat lover. Here is how to make this Christmas your cat's Christmas too!

 ::snipping3::



Hello Klaas & Monkey's,

Thank-you for warm, beautiful, looking photo.

I have a gate around the Christmas tree, to discourage the pet's menacing behavior. 

I try to be smarter than the animal and it is tough. :)

Merry Christmas,

Praying for anyone in the path of the storm!


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on December 22, 2013, 08:05:42 PM
Hi special friends!
All set for the holidays.
It has been a pleasant holiday shopping/wrapping time this year. I finished shopping early and did a lot of shopping online so it was very relaxing instead of stressful.
Hope everyone is having a pleasant time . Hope life is treating you all well.
Life is good here.
I will be back to post in a day or so..staying off the missing children's threads for a while. Too depressing.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 23, 2013, 10:16:46 AM
Hi special friends!
All set for the holidays.
It has been a pleasant holiday shopping/wrapping time this year. I finished shopping early and did a lot of shopping online so it was very relaxing instead of stressful.
Hope everyone is having a pleasant time . Hope life is treating you all well.
Life is good here.
I will be back to post in a day or so..staying off the missing children's threads for a while. Too depressing.

Merry Christmas Cookie. Glad all is well with you and yours.  ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on December 24, 2013, 07:34:38 AM
Hey Monkeys!  ::MonkeyReindeer::  This looks like Red.   ::ElfMonkey::    ::MonkeyHeart::
(http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq229/trimmonthelake/I_will_make_a_personalized_christmas_video_message_from_a_chimp_dressed_as_Santa.jpg)


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on December 24, 2013, 07:44:20 AM
Hi special friends!
All set for the holidays.
It has been a pleasant holiday shopping/wrapping time this year. I finished shopping early and did a lot of shopping online so it was very relaxing instead of stressful.
Hope everyone is having a pleasant time . Hope life is treating you all well.
Life is good here.
I will be back to post in a day or so..staying off the missing children's threads for a while. Too depressing.
Good morning cookie and monkeys,
 ::ElfMonkey::
I did most of my shopping online too.  Much easier on my nerves.
George is coming today for a few days.  Will be cooking tomorrow.
Dennis called and wants to come to our Christmas Eve service -- hmmm not sure what that's about, but will welcome him.
Hope everyone has a blessed day and evening.
 ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: seahorse on December 24, 2013, 08:45:44 AM
 ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::MonkeyReindeer::

   Give a word of encouragement rather than a gift. A gift will come and go, encouragement last forever.  :)

   May God bless and keep you safe through the New Year.


   Happy Christmas.
   Seahorse


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: CasuallyCool on December 24, 2013, 06:05:42 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!   ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::hohohosanta:: ::snowmanlaugh::

Prayers to all and best wishes.

Was hoping my 1st marriage would have been anulled by now so I could present JSM with another marriage proposal.  Hopefully soon.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on December 24, 2013, 06:25:23 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!   ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::hohohosanta:: ::snowmanlaugh::

Prayers to all and best wishes.

Was hoping my 1st marriage would have been anulled by now so I could present JSM with another marriage proposal.  Hopefully soon.

Have faith - it will happen in time.

Merry Christmas to you and JSM (and the doggies).


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 24, 2013, 11:28:56 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS  MONKEYS

Best Wishes and have a wonderful day with family and friends. ::hohohosanta:: ::ElfMonkey:: ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::snowmanlaugh::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on December 26, 2013, 09:27:13 AM
 ::ElfMonkey::
Hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday.  Poor George, I burnt the ham, but salvaged enough for sandwiches.  Lordy, I need to spend more time in the kitchen I guess.
Our candlelight service was so crowded --  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::
Yesterday was quiet on this home front and I loved it.  Poor Belle doesn't know who to sleep with, so she divides her night between George's room and mine.
Another quiet day -- I hope!
Blessings.
 ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cadillac on December 26, 2013, 09:39:08 AM
Hi Sister - and my other monkey friends! ::HelloKitty::

What a good "confusion" for Belle- having two choices to snuggle with.

We had a great holiday with all my children together.  I cooked simple things and we ate it all!  Off to see my parents and siblings this weekend. 

Hope everyone is warm and has a blessed week.

Cad and chubby


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 27, 2013, 09:11:25 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for those who need them.

Sister so good to hear you had a nice quiet Christmas with George.

Caddy so happy you and your family had a great Christmas. Be safe on your trip to see your parents and siblings.

I am happy to say the kitties did great with the tree until after Christmas. ::snowmanlaugh:: Never brother the tree until after all the gifts were gone. They have taken off all the bulbs from a third of the  tree. So today after I get back from the dentist with son I will take it down.  ::snowmanlaugh::

Prayers for all our Monkeys that are in the path of the winter storm. Be safe and stay warm. I understand there are still many without power.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on December 27, 2013, 06:17:56 PM
:-)  ::HelloKitty::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 27, 2013, 11:11:45 PM
:-)  ::HelloKitty::

<iframe width="560" height="415" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KIePsbJSS04" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


CUTE Klaas  Can't wait for my grandson to come over so I can play for him. ::snowmanlaugh::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on December 28, 2013, 07:46:20 AM
Good morning Monkeys! 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::
We lost our power last Sunday.  Thankfully power was restored boxing day night.  A few hours after we shopped for more survival gear.
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on December 28, 2013, 10:42:04 AM
Good morning Monkeys! 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::
We lost our power last Sunday.  Thankfully power was restored boxing day night.  A few hours after we shopped for more survival gear.
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

 

Good morning can,
Good to see you!
Hope everyone has a good day.  Looking forward to the new year.
Blessings,
 ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 28, 2013, 01:56:38 PM
Good morning Monkeys! 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::
We lost our power last Sunday.  Thankfully power was restored boxing day night.  A few hours after we shopped for more survival gear.
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

 

So glad you guys are are okay Can. I understand there are still many people without power.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on December 29, 2013, 01:38:37 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: crazybabyborg on December 29, 2013, 06:01:43 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

Can I second that resolution?   ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on December 29, 2013, 06:18:27 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

Can I second that resolution?   ::ElfMonkey::

Can I third that resolution?  ::ElfMonkey:: ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on December 29, 2013, 07:45:33 PM
Good morning Monkeys! 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::
We lost our power last Sunday.  Thankfully power was restored boxing day night.  A few hours after we shopped for more survival gear.
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

 

Good morning can,
Good to see you!
Hope everyone has a good day.  Looking forward to the new year.
Blessings,
 ::MonkeyReindeer::

Blessings to you sister!   :smt054
Nice to hear you enjoyed your quiet Christmas and salvaged some of your ham. 


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on December 29, 2013, 07:49:41 PM
Good morning Monkeys! 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas!
 ::MonkeyReindeer::
We lost our power last Sunday.  Thankfully power was restored boxing day night.  A few hours after we shopped for more survival gear.
 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

 

So glad you guys are are okay Can. I understand there are still many people without power.

Yes, there are still some w/o power - under 10,000.  Initially there were 300,000.

Best to you and your family GE.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on December 29, 2013, 08:58:14 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

What's wrong with having both threads? Just wondering. I feel so comfortable here!

(I have bad memories of the other thread. When I was new-ish here, I tried chatting in that thread and there were some people who were very mean to me there, teasing me and not in a fun way. I never mentioned it to anyone, but I did stop posting there. Never felt welcome there.at.all.)

Not complaining about the past. Just saying why I personally would like to see this thread stay alive.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on December 29, 2013, 09:09:16 PM
Brandi - this thread never should have "been" in the first place.  I'm sorry you had a bad experience in Musings way back when.  I had no idea.  That said, there is no reason to have both threads.  That's not stopping anyone from creating a thread in the Monkey Lounge and chatting away.  You can create a Brandi Chat thread if you want. 

I see no reason to have a JSM thread when JSM hasn't even logged on to Scared Monkeys since October 12, 2013.

When I find something cute to post, I currently feel a need to post it in two places (here and Musings).  That seems silly and redundant to me.  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on December 29, 2013, 11:49:17 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

What's wrong with having both threads? Just wondering. I feel so comfortable here!

(I have bad memories of the other thread. When I was new-ish here, I tried chatting in that thread and there were some people who were very mean to me there, teasing me and not in a fun way. I never mentioned it to anyone, but I did stop posting there. Never felt welcome there.at.all.)

Not complaining about the past. Just saying why I personally would like to see this thread stay alive.


Coming here is like putting on a comfortable old robe. You guys have really helped me through some tough times with your caring and sense of humor and Brandi's knockout graphics. Perhaps at Klaas' suggestion we start another thread...have a suggestion box for a new name.  ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 30, 2013, 03:43:15 AM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

What's wrong with having both threads? Just wondering. I feel so comfortable here!

(I have bad memories of the other thread. When I was new-ish here, I tried chatting in that thread and there were some people who were very mean to me there, teasing me and not in a fun way. I never mentioned it to anyone, but I did stop posting there. Never felt welcome there.at.all.)

Not complaining about the past. Just saying why I personally would like to see this thread stay alive.


Coming here is like putting on a comfortable old robe. You guys have really helped me through some tough times with your caring and sense of humor and Brandi's knockout graphics. Perhaps at Klaas' suggestion we start another thread...have a suggestion box for a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree 4Donks maybe we can come up with a new name.  I post in Musings and here. Some times I post the same thing other times I don't. I wish the Thread could stay open. All the Monkeys have become part of my family. It will be like losing a loved one. Hope someone can think of a new name.  ::donkey3::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on December 30, 2013, 08:21:33 AM
My vote (if I have one) is to keep it the way it is.  It is a close-knit group here, in that we have been sharing for several years and we know each other.  I did not find that same kind of feeling in Musings.  Not that there is anything wrong in Musings, but several years ago as a newbie I posted there and it just wasn't comfortable.  I posted for the first time here and was welcomed with open arms.  Just my two cents.  We always welcome everyone!  I agree with 4Donks, it is a comfort place where I receive much encouragement and love.  Hope it remains the same.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Sister on December 30, 2013, 08:24:09 AM
change the topic

Please pray for Connie.  She may have had another stroke.  Getting dressed and heading to the hospital!
 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: 4 Donks on December 30, 2013, 08:30:19 AM
change the topic

Please pray for Connie.  She may have had another stroke.  Getting dressed and heading to the hospital!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

Prayers for Connie and take care of yourself. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on December 30, 2013, 08:47:52 AM
change the topic

Please pray for Connie.  She may have had another stroke.  Getting dressed and heading to the hospital!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

Oh no. Prayers for her and for you to have a safe trip.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: theboyzmom on December 30, 2013, 08:49:13 AM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

What's wrong with having both threads? Just wondering. I feel so comfortable here!

(I have bad memories of the other thread. When I was new-ish here, I tried chatting in that thread and there were some people who were very mean to me there, teasing me and not in a fun way. I never mentioned it to anyone, but I did stop posting there. Never felt welcome there.at.all.)

Not complaining about the past. Just saying why I personally would like to see this thread stay alive.


Coming here is like putting on a comfortable old robe. You guys have really helped me through some tough times with your caring and sense of humor and Brandi's knockout graphics. Perhaps at Klaas' suggestion we start another thread...have a suggestion box for a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree 4Donks maybe we can come up with a new name.  I post in Musings and here. Some times I post the same thing other times I don't. I wish the Thread could stay open. All the Monkeys have become part of my family. It will be like losing a loved one. Hope someone can think of a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree with many others that have posted here. I love this small group. I have been over to musings a couple of times but never felt as connected as I do her. I would hate to  see our small group broken up - perhaps another name would be good.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: klaasend on December 30, 2013, 08:50:51 AM
change the topic

Please pray for Connie.  She may have had another stroke.  Getting dressed and heading to the hospital!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

I'm so sorry.  I'm praying she'll be OK and it's not another stroke.  {{HUGS}}


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on December 30, 2013, 08:52:55 AM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::




Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on December 30, 2013, 09:12:07 AM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::





 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: You're kicking it Klaas.....................................


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: MuffyBee on December 30, 2013, 10:12:47 AM
change the topic

Please pray for Connie.  She may have had another stroke.  Getting dressed and heading to the hospital!
 ::MonkeyHeart::

Prayers sent.  Please update us when you can.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: MuffyBee on December 30, 2013, 10:14:12 AM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::




Sounds like a plan!   ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on December 30, 2013, 12:12:22 PM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::




THANKS!!!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on December 30, 2013, 12:41:57 PM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::




 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

Good job!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on December 30, 2013, 12:46:01 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on December 30, 2013, 01:48:44 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Oh, Sister!

I am so relieved to hear Connie did not have a stroke. But so sorry she shattered bones. Oh dear. Poor thing.

Here's hoping the boys can take good care of her and you can actually get that R & R after this scary day. At least you will be close if you are needed.

You sure deserve some R & R.

Hoping all of us here have a super 2014 (wow, it's hard to type that number, how can it be 2014 already? Where do the years go? LOL) full of love, friendship, family and new adventures to enjoy and grow.

   (http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/Image39.png)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on December 30, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you, Klaas!

I have been thinking of some new names, as 4 Donks suggested. (That was a great idea, 4 Donks!)

I'll post some in a while, and hopefully other people will come up with some, and we can all decide which we like best!

 ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: trimmonthelake on December 30, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

Can I second that resolution?   ::ElfMonkey::

Can I third that resolution?  ::ElfMonkey:: ::ElfMonkey::


Can I say Hello!!!! and I will find you monkeys where ever you go.    ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on December 30, 2013, 02:56:01 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Sister I am so sorry to hear about Connie. Prayers for her and all the family. Enjoy your R&R  You wont be that far away if you are needed.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Green Eyes on December 30, 2013, 02:57:11 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

Can I second that resolution?   ::ElfMonkey::

Can I third that resolution?  ::ElfMonkey:: ::ElfMonkey::


Can I say Hello!!!! and I will find you monkeys where ever you go.    ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Don't you know it.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: Brandi on December 30, 2013, 03:21:09 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

Can I second that resolution?   ::ElfMonkey::

Can I third that resolution?  ::ElfMonkey:: ::ElfMonkey::


Can I say Hello!!!! and I will find you monkeys where ever you go.    ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart::

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/hi-chalk.gif~original)

Good to see you, Trimm! Hope you had a great Christmas.

One of my concerns was the monkeys who just come by and read and those who post periodically being able to find us. There are quite a few monkeys who love this thread and don't post often. (I have been on the Internet daily for almost 19 years and sometimes I get lost in this forum!)

We know you are a super sleuth and would not lose us. heh Thank goodness!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on December 30, 2013, 03:32:07 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Oh, Sister!

I am so relieved to hear Connie did not have a stroke. But so sorry she shattered bones. Oh dear. Poor thing.

Here's hoping the boys can take good care of her and you can actually get that R & R after this scary day. At least you will be close if you are needed.

You sure deserve some R & R.

Hoping all of us here have a super 2014 (wow, it's hard to type that number, how can it be 2014 already? Where do the years go? LOL) full of love, friendship, family and new adventures to enjoy and grow.

   (http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/Image39.png)


Yikes another year has gone bye. I use to think my parents were crazy when they talked about how fast the time was going bye. It took forever to wait for a birthday or school being out for the summer and Christmas would never come. But as I got older and had my family it started speeding up. Yikes now I am retired it seems it's on a fast track and gains speed every year. ::MonkeyHaHa::

I am with you Brandi where did the year go. I found out my daughter is thinking of moving back to Calif next summer. Which is really upsetting for me. Not that her and her new significant other are leaving but because she will be taking my youngest grand son with her.  ::MonkeyTears:: And I don't think it will be in his best interest to move him now. I guess if it was because she had a opportunity for better employment or health reasons I would feel better about it. But because her significant other hates it here, and wants to go back.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Time will tell. Until then I plan on enjoying having him here with us as much as I can. 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on December 30, 2013, 05:22:56 PM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you, Klaas!

I have been thinking of some new names, as 4 Donks suggested. (That was a great idea, 4 Donks!)

I'll post some in a while, and hopefully other people will come up with some, and we can all decide which we like best!

 ::MonkeyDance::



If you post the names I'll do a POLL at the top of the thread and whichever name gets the most votes we can use!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on December 30, 2013, 05:27:42 PM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you, Klaas!

I have been thinking of some new names, as 4 Donks suggested. (That was a great idea, 4 Donks!)

I'll post some in a while, and hopefully other people will come up with some, and we can all decide which we like best!

 ::MonkeyDance::



If you post the names I'll do a POLL at the top of the thread and whichever name gets the most votes we can use!

Great idea, Klaas.

Monkeys, put your thinking caps on and suggest some thread names!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)

I'll post some later tonight.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on December 30, 2013, 07:33:56 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

So sorry to hear about Connie. 
Enjoy your R & R as you welcome in the New Year.




Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on December 30, 2013, 07:43:07 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Oh, Sister!

I am so relieved to hear Connie did not have a stroke. But so sorry she shattered bones. Oh dear. Poor thing.

Here's hoping the boys can take good care of her and you can actually get that R & R after this scary day. At least you will be close if you are needed.

You sure deserve some R & R.

Hoping all of us here have a super 2014 (wow, it's hard to type that number, how can it be 2014 already? Where do the years go? LOL) full of love, friendship, family and new adventures to enjoy and grow.

   (http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/Image39.png)


Yikes another year has gone bye. I use to think my parents were crazy when they talked about how fast the time was going bye. It took forever to wait for a birthday or school being out for the summer and Christmas would never come. But as I got older and had my family it started speeding up. Yikes now I am retired it seems it's on a fast track and gains speed every year. ::MonkeyHaHa::

I am with you Brandi where did the year go. I found out my daughter is thinking of moving back to Calif next summer. Which is really upsetting for me. Not that her and her new significant other are leaving but because she will be taking my youngest grand son with her.  ::MonkeyTears:: And I don't think it will be in his best interest to move him now. I guess if it was because she had a opportunity for better employment or health reasons I would feel better about it. But because her significant other hates it here, and wants to go back.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Time will tell. Until then I plan on enjoying having him here with us as much as I can. 


I'm sorry you are sad about the above circumstances, and I certainly understand.  A lot can happen before next summer...
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: can on December 30, 2013, 07:47:27 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

Can I second that resolution?   ::ElfMonkey::

Can I third that resolution?  ::ElfMonkey:: ::ElfMonkey::


Can I say Hello!!!! and I will find you monkeys where ever you go.    ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHeart::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hello, hello!  Happy New Year!






Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on December 30, 2013, 07:50:09 PM
 ::monkeywine2:: Happy New Year Monkeys!   ::MonkeyDance::
  ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on December 30, 2013, 08:16:37 PM
Don't miss tonight's Dana Pretzer Show at 9pm ET!
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer123013_zps82dfaae9.jpg)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on December 31, 2013, 12:50:47 AM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you, Klaas!

I have been thinking of some new names, as 4 Donks suggested. (That was a great idea, 4 Donks!)

I'll post some in a while, and hopefully other people will come up with some, and we can all decide which we like best!

 ::MonkeyDance::



If you post the names I'll do a POLL at the top of the thread and whichever name gets the most votes we can use!

Great idea, Klaas.

Monkeys, put your thinking caps on and suggest some thread names!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)

I'll post some later tonight.

As promised, I am going to post some thread name suggestions.

(We are in the process of negotiating on a house, and tonight has been extremely stressful. That's why I am posting so late. Well, not really late for me. But I missed the midnight deadline.)

What I wanted to convey in the thread names is our welcoming nature and an implied invitation to join us here. In choosing names, I was careful not to make a name sound exclusive to just us. I hope I succeeded.

I also think as Klaas renamed this thread today, she added this to the name: - New Name Same Old Place. I hope we can do that as well, saying - Come join us! to each name instead.

Like this:

Cheerful Chimp Chat - Come join us!

I am just going to post the names that I came up with though. Hope I am making sense!

My suggestions:

Cheerful Chimp Chat
Fireside Chatters
The Comfort Zone
Heart-to-Heart Chat
Creature Comforts Chat
Team Spirit Chat
Monkey Buddies Chat
Monkey Hangout
Monkey Playground

And all these would have - Come join us! as part of the name.

So those are my suggestions. I hope some more suggestions come in!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: seahorse on December 31, 2013, 08:38:25 AM
Happy New Year!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


 ::MonkeySkate::

NATION -- December 30, 2013 at 2:35 PM ET
Having a ball: The history behind American New Year's Eve celebrations

By: Ellen Rolfes

With the creation of standard time, time balls were invented so that sailors could adjust their chronometers, or timepieces, while at sea. With a telescope, they would scope the harbor and watch for a time ball to drop at a specific time, usually noon or 1 p.m. The first time ball was installed in 1829 in Portsmouth, England. The U.S. Naval Observatory followed suit and began dropping a time ball in 1845 in Washington's Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Soon many port towns and cities adopted the practice.

The New York Times building in midtown Manhattan was completed in 1904. Photo by A. Loeffler, Tompkinsville, N.Y./Library of Congress

It was one of these time balls that became the inspiration for Walter Palmer, The New York Times' chief electrician, who reimagined the maritime timekeeping ritual as a unique finale to the city's end-of-the-year party. (cont.)


http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013/12/having-a-ball-the-history-behind-american-new-years-eve-celebrations.html



 ::MonkeyJnBox::

New Year's Eve traditions take local twists with unique ball drops

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/multimedia/newyearseve/index.html


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on December 31, 2013, 12:14:21 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on December 31, 2013, 12:18:45 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.

I am so sorry. She is certainly in my prayers along with you.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on December 31, 2013, 12:28:24 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.

I am so sorry to hear this, Sister. Every time I think of you, I also think of Connie. Just automatically.

My thoughts go out to you both and everyone involved with her care.

You are a strong woman, and I am sure Connie has some of that strength as well.

Wishing for the very best, even a miracle. (The doctor could be wrong. Let's hope so!)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: MuffyBee on December 31, 2013, 01:39:26 PM
I just changed the name to:

MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place

Thread will stay here under this new name unless you guys come up with a better name you would like to call it  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you, Klaas!

I have been thinking of some new names, as 4 Donks suggested. (That was a great idea, 4 Donks!)

I'll post some in a while, and hopefully other people will come up with some, and we can all decide which we like best!

 ::MonkeyDance::



If you post the names I'll do a POLL at the top of the thread and whichever name gets the most votes we can use!

Great idea, Klaas.

Monkeys, put your thinking caps on and suggest some thread names!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)

I'll post some later tonight.

As promised, I am going to post some thread name suggestions.

(We are in the process of negotiating on a house, and tonight has been extremely stressful. That's why I am posting so late. Well, not really late for me. But I missed the midnight deadline.)

What I wanted to convey in the thread names is our welcoming nature and an implied invitation to join us here. In choosing names, I was careful not to make a name sound exclusive to just us. I hope I succeeded.

I also think as Klaas renamed this thread today, she added this to the name: - New Name Same Old Place. I hope we can do that as well, saying - Come join us! to each name instead.

Like this:

Cheerful Chimp Chat - Come join us!

I am just going to post the names that I came up with though. Hope I am making sense!

My suggestions:

Cheerful Chimp Chat
Fireside Chatters
The Comfort Zone
Heart-to-Heart Chat
Creature Comforts Chat
Team Spirit Chat
Monkey Buddies Chat
Monkey Hangout
Monkey Playground

And all these would have - Come join us! as part of the name.

So those are my suggestions. I hope some more suggestions come in!

My emphasis with bold green.  I think it's wonderful there is a group of monkeys that enjoy chatting and sharing with one another.    My former objection to this thread was the very thing  some felt about the Musings thread.  When I was a moderator I had received some emails and comments from some posters wondering if it was okay to post in here, since it seemed to be a clique, something exclusive and they were wondering how they would be received.  I don't believe this was intentional, perhaps it was a very human and natural thing for folks to gravitate to one another.  Does that make sense?   It was unfortunately some folks perception there was an us and a them.  I think the thread has evolved in a very, good way.   Kudos to you Brandi for your open and encouraging post, which to me clears up the concerns some had in the past and makes way for the future.   ::buzzbee3::  Renaming the thread is a good start.   ::rhino::  This is all just my opinion and for what it's worth, my two cents, which isn't much.   ::MonkeyWink::   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::buzzbee3::  Moving right along....  ::jeep3:: 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: MuffyBee on December 31, 2013, 01:45:50 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.


I'm so sorry Sister.  I'll continue to include Connie in my prayers.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Link to Connie's Candles:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=conni


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on December 31, 2013, 03:47:05 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.

Sister - I'm so sorry to hear about Connie.  I will pray for a miracle.  HUGS to both of you!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on December 31, 2013, 03:49:00 PM
I've added a POLL to the top of the thread.  It will last a week.  I've put Brandi's suggestions there but I can add options and also you can change your vote.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on December 31, 2013, 05:35:30 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.

Sister I truly am sorry to hear about Connie. She and the entire family are in my Prayers. I am sure she is heart broken that she can't live on her own any more. It is hard to give up our independents. Prayers and hugs headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on December 31, 2013, 06:06:45 PM
Brandi those are some wonderful names. I just don't know which one I like best. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Thank you for coming up with them. My old tried brain cells just couldn't come up with any thing.   ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on December 31, 2013, 08:43:35 PM
Brandi those are some wonderful names. I just don't know which one I like best. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Thank you for coming up with them. My old tried brain cells just couldn't come up with any thing.   ::MonkeyEek::

How nice of you to say, Green Eyes.

I worked on them off and on throughout the day and night. I am not really good at that kind of thing, but I did my best. Not sure which I like the best either.

Didn't get the house yet, but we are still working on it. I really love the property, but the terms and price have to be just right. We are also in no hurry to move, so time is on our side. Wish us luck!

Hope everyone is having a grand old New Year's Eve. We are so pooped from negotiations last night and today, that we can barely keep our eyes open. And we are both night owls! LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ny-1.gif~original)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on December 31, 2013, 10:56:43 PM
HAPPY NEW YEARS MONKEYS 2014

Hope everyone has a great year. Those out celebrating be safe. 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on December 31, 2013, 10:59:06 PM
Brandi those are some wonderful names. I just don't know which one I like best. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Thank you for coming up with them. My old tried brain cells just couldn't come up with any thing.   ::MonkeyEek::

How nice of you to say, Green Eyes.

I worked on them off and on throughout the day and night. I am not really good at that kind of thing, but I did my best. Not sure which I like the best either.

Didn't get the house yet, but we are still working on it. I really love the property, but the terms and price have to be just right. We are also in no hurry to move, so time is on our side. Wish us luck!

Hope everyone is having a grand old New Year's Eve. We are so pooped from negotiations last night and today, that we can barely keep our eyes open. And we are both night owls! LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/ny-1.gif~original)

Good Luck getting the new house you are  trying to get. It can get never wracking for sure.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Tibrogargan on December 31, 2013, 11:13:18 PM
Update on Connie:
first the good news -- she didn't have a stroke;
not so good news -- somehow she shattered her ankle and her shin bones, plus other bones.  Claims she didn't fall.  I am obviously home now -- letting the boys be in charge.  Very hard for me to do, but if I don't, can't complain later they aren't doing enough.
Was suppose to head out today for some R & R -- still going -- sshhh -- it's only 45 miles away, but feels like a new place.  So if they really need me, I am close.
Hope everyone has a good New Year.  I am looking forward to it!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Continuing prayers for Connie and all her loved ones.  Take care also Sister.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on January 01, 2014, 03:58:09 AM
Sister
You and Connie will be in my prayers. I certainly can empathize with you hoping 2014 would be better than 2013.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on January 01, 2014, 04:22:27 AM
Although I made myself clear about not wanting anything for Christmas I still got stuff. One is a complete exterior video surveillance system to keep an eye on the donkeys 24/7 without having to physically go to the barn. The video cameras are in color but also night vision. It comes with a hand held monitor, can be viewed on my laptop, smartphone and TV. It can be activated by motion or pre-timed. 2 cameras inside the barn, 2 mounted on the exterior of the barn so the pasture can be monitored and 2 for viewing the dogs in the yard. I feel like James Bond. This is the part that is freaking me out. As you know I don't have a TV but they bought me a 32" flat screen to mount on the office wall as a monitor for the system. Just imagine Hobbs in glorious color live on your office wall....just saying. ::donkey3:: Although I will be able to confuse them because I will be able to talk to them from the house but they can also talk to me. Will be interesting when it is installed next week.

Hoping everyone had a happy and safe New Years.

Brandi I voted great name choices.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 01, 2014, 04:34:00 AM
Although I made myself clear about not wanting anything for Christmas I still got stuff. One is a complete exterior video surveillance system to keep an eye on the donkeys 24/7 without having to physically go to the barn. The video cameras are in color but also night vision. It comes with a hand held monitor, can be viewed on my laptop, smartphone and TV. It can be activated by motion or pre-timed. 2 cameras inside the barn, 2 mounted on the exterior of the barn so the pasture can be monitored and 2 for viewing the dogs in the yard. I feel like James Bond. This is the part that is freaking me out. As you know I don't have a TV but they bought me a 32" flat screen to mount on the office wall as a monitor for the system. Just imagine Hobbs in glorious color live on your office wall....just saying. ::donkey3:: Although I will be able to confuse them because I will be able to talk to them from the house but they can also talk to me. Will be interesting when it is installed next week.

Hoping everyone had a happy and safe New Years.

Brandi I voted great name choices.

4Donks that is so cool. And a very good idea. Safety for the Donks and you. I can just see Hobbs now.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 01, 2014, 10:27:51 AM
Although I made myself clear about not wanting anything for Christmas I still got stuff. One is a complete exterior video surveillance system to keep an eye on the donkeys 24/7 without having to physically go to the barn. The video cameras are in color but also night vision. It comes with a hand held monitor, can be viewed on my laptop, smartphone and TV. It can be activated by motion or pre-timed. 2 cameras inside the barn, 2 mounted on the exterior of the barn so the pasture can be monitored and 2 for viewing the dogs in the yard. I feel like James Bond. This is the part that is freaking me out. As you know I don't have a TV but they bought me a 32" flat screen to mount on the office wall as a monitor for the system. Just imagine Hobbs in glorious color live on your office wall....just saying. ::donkey3:: Although I will be able to confuse them because I will be able to talk to them from the house but they can also talk to me. Will be interesting when it is installed next week.

Hoping everyone had a happy and safe New Years.

Brandi I voted great name choices.

Can you tape Hobbs reaction when you talk to him long distance. It would be amazing.   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 01, 2014, 02:10:09 PM
Although I made myself clear about not wanting anything for Christmas I still got stuff. One is a complete exterior video surveillance system to keep an eye on the donkeys 24/7 without having to physically go to the barn. The video cameras are in color but also night vision. It comes with a hand held monitor, can be viewed on my laptop, smartphone and TV. It can be activated by motion or pre-timed. 2 cameras inside the barn, 2 mounted on the exterior of the barn so the pasture can be monitored and 2 for viewing the dogs in the yard. I feel like James Bond. This is the part that is freaking me out. As you know I don't have a TV but they bought me a 32" flat screen to mount on the office wall as a monitor for the system. Just imagine Hobbs in glorious color live on your office wall....just saying. ::donkey3:: Although I will be able to confuse them because I will be able to talk to them from the house but they can also talk to me. Will be interesting when it is installed next week.

Hoping everyone had a happy and safe New Years.

Brandi I voted great name choices.

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift, 4 Donks!

Does this mean you can upload some footage so we can see the dogs and donks in action? That would be so cool.

Thank you about the thread names comment. I am not sure I will vote, since I came up with all the choices (so far).

Still thinking about it.

 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 02, 2014, 12:18:23 PM
To all our East Coast Monkeys. Stay safe and warm with the new storm headed your way.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 02, 2014, 03:50:32 PM
To all our East Coast Monkeys. Stay safe and warm with the new storm headed your way.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Just calling for a few snow showers and windy conditions here in VA. But it is gonna be really cold. Down to 22º tonight and not above freezing all day tomorrow (29º during the day for a high) and calling for 12º tomorrow night.

BRRR

Nothing like those way up north are gonna get though, along with snow.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: CasuallyCool on January 02, 2014, 04:31:21 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 02, 2014, 04:32:00 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 02, 2014, 05:05:14 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

Glad to see you JSM. Try not to worry too much - you have CC to take care of you if the job goes away. :) 

Doesn't Texas have medical as part of your auto insurance?


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on January 02, 2014, 05:35:15 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on January 02, 2014, 05:39:01 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

Sorry you are stressed JSM.  I bet everything will be good with your job.  If something does happen to it then CC will just have to support you in the way of which you have been accustomed to  ::MonkeyCool:: 

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.  I'll keep her in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 02, 2014, 05:46:25 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

Glad to see you JSM. Try not to worry too much - you have CC to take care of you if the job goes away. :) 

Doesn't Texas have medical as part of your auto insurance?
Hey TBM she only had collision, so no she didn't have any insurance. She is at a county hospital, but after she had the wreck her parents moved her address to Johnson Co which isn't in the JPS network. She lived in Tarrant Co forever, paid taxes, but once you move out of network, you are basically screwed.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: CasuallyCool on January 02, 2014, 05:47:00 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::
   
Added

Something fishy here.  I use to be able vote three times when I lived in Chicago.   ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 02, 2014, 05:48:06 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

Sorry you are stressed JSM.  I bet everything will be good with your job.  If something does happen to it then CC will just have to support you in the way of which you have been accustomed to  ::MonkeyCool:: 

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.  I'll keep her in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Thank you Klaas, just don't know what is going to happen. CC is always here for me. My dog bite bills are really not helping my depression.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: cookie on January 02, 2014, 06:15:07 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

What's wrong with having both threads? Just wondering. I feel so comfortable here!

(I have bad memories of the other thread. When I was new-ish here, I tried chatting in that thread and there were some people who were very mean to me there, teasing me and not in a fun way. I never mentioned it to anyone, but I did stop posting there. Never felt welcome there.at.all.)

Not complaining about the past. Just saying why I personally would like to see this thread stay alive.


Coming here is like putting on a comfortable old robe. You guys have really helped me through some tough times with your caring and sense of humor and Brandi's knockout graphics. Perhaps at Klaas' suggestion we start another thread...have a suggestion box for a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree 4Donks maybe we can come up with a new name.  I post in Musings and here. Some times I post the same thing other times I don't. I wish the Thread could stay open. All the Monkeys have become part of my family. It will be like losing a loved one. Hope someone can think of a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree with many others that have posted here. I love this small group. I have been over to musings a couple of times but never felt as connected as I do her. I would hate to  see our small group broken up - perhaps another name would be good.

Agree with all the above. I enjoy this thread. Maybe JSM doesn't post here anymore but the rest of us still do.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cookie on January 02, 2014, 06:30:43 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 02, 2014, 06:41:13 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 02, 2014, 06:45:20 PM
 ::MonkeyNoNo:: For some reason I can't reply to peoples posts. Guess I really have been banned  ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 02, 2014, 07:26:52 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on January 02, 2014, 07:29:03 PM
Hi JSM  great to see you again.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on January 02, 2014, 07:39:56 PM
::MonkeyNoNo:: For some reason I can't reply to peoples posts. Guess I really have been banned  ::MonkeyTears::

No way, not banned  ::dogwag::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 02, 2014, 07:40:07 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::

Love you JSM  & CC  so good to see you both here.  Prayers for you always. This thread helps keep me away from the edge. Are you going to stock up on fire wood for the week end and beginning of next week. Suppose to be COLD.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: MuffyBee on January 02, 2014, 07:41:50 PM
Hi JSM!!   :smt006  I hope things improve for your friend.  It's good to see you again.   ::bee::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 02, 2014, 07:42:51 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Hey Cookie Good to see you. Hope you are doing well and had a great Christmas & New Year.  ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 02, 2014, 07:42:54 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

Glad to see you JSM. Try not to worry too much - you have CC to take care of you if the job goes away. :) 

Doesn't Texas have medical as part of your auto insurance?
Hey TBM she only had collision, so no she didn't have any insurance. She is at a county hospital, but after she had the wreck her parents moved her address to Johnson Co which isn't in the JPS network. She lived in Tarrant Co forever, paid taxes, but once you move out of network, you are basically screwed.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow that sucks. In Michigan you get auto paid medical forever due to an accident no matter the insurance you have.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 02, 2014, 07:45:12 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::

Love you JSM  & CC  so good to see you both here.  Prayers for you always. This thread helps keep me away from the edge. Are you going to stock up on fire wood for the week end and beginning of next week. Suppose to be COLD.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



pssh - you know NOTHING about cold - we are currently at 5 with a wind chill of 10 below . . . . (and yes that is Fahrenheit)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 02, 2014, 07:49:10 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Cookie!

Good to see you.

Wishing you and all the monkeys a wonderful 2014!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: CasuallyCool on January 02, 2014, 08:00:23 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 02, 2014, 08:27:58 PM
Personally, I think it's time to change the name.

I think it's time to have a name that is indicative of what we do in here.

Chat, encourage, laugh, cry, and play around.

I think more monkeys would feel welcome here and would join us with a more inclusive name.

But that's just my opinion.

CC and JSM, we still care about you and your past, present and future!

    ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 02, 2014, 08:53:18 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::

Love you JSM  & CC  so good to see you both here.  Prayers for you always. This thread helps keep me away from the edge. Are you going to stock up on fire wood for the week end and beginning of next week. Suppose to be COLD.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



pssh - you know NOTHING about cold - we are currently at 5 with a wind chill of 10 below . . . . (and yes that is Fahrenheit)

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Ya I know we aren't close to being in the minus department. I am thankful for that. I have family in Minnesota that had -34 with windchill. No thanks. My feet are ice cubes at 30. ::MonkeyHaHa:: You stay safe & warm TBM


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 02, 2014, 09:15:49 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes she is an amazing woman. And you are an amazing guy. No name change will change the feeling and the love we have for each other in here.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 02, 2014, 09:29:39 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes she is an amazing woman. And you are an amazing guy. No name change will change the feeling and the love we have for each other in here.

Amen  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on January 02, 2014, 10:26:46 PM
I think in some ways, keeping the name the same puts a burden on JSM.  She probably deep down feels guilty she's not stopping by "her" thread.  Changing the name will ease that guilt as the thread will no longer "appear" to be all about/for her (even though I know it was everyone's thread). The people will remain the same.  JSM and CC brought everyone together in this thread and that won't change.  Only the name will change to reflect what the thread really is since JSM was never in jeopardy of being banned (can't say the same for CC, lol)

I think it's time for a name change.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 02, 2014, 10:50:41 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes she is an amazing woman. And you are an amazing guy. No name change will change the feeling and the love we have for each other in here.

Hear, hear, TBM!

 ::MonkeyGavel::

Keep warm, girl!

BRRRRRRRR


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 05:30:47 AM
Happy New Year!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


 ::MonkeySkate::

NATION -- December 30, 2013 at 2:35 PM ET
Having a ball: The history behind American New Year's Eve celebrations

By: Ellen Rolfes

With the creation of standard time, time balls were invented so that sailors could adjust their chronometers, or timepieces, while at sea. With a telescope, they would scope the harbor and watch for a time ball to drop at a specific time, usually noon or 1 p.m. The first time ball was installed in 1829 in Portsmouth, England. The U.S. Naval Observatory followed suit and began dropping a time ball in 1845 in Washington's Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Soon many port towns and cities adopted the practice.

The New York Times building in midtown Manhattan was completed in 1904. Photo by A. Loeffler, Tompkinsville, N.Y./Library of Congress

It was one of these time balls that became the inspiration for Walter Palmer, The New York Times' chief electrician, who reimagined the maritime timekeeping ritual as a unique finale to the city's end-of-the-year party. (cont.)


http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013/12/having-a-ball-the-history-behind-american-new-years-eve-celebrations.html



 ::MonkeyJnBox::

New Year's Eve traditions take local twists with unique ball drops

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/multimedia/newyearseve/index.html

Happy New Year Seahorse!  ::monkeywine2:: 
Couldn't stay awake for the ball drop in Ties Sq. this year!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 05:33:26 AM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.

Praying for a miracle.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 06:00:55 AM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

JSM - It's so good to see you!
I have missed the special warmth and love you brought to this place.  Also your wonderful sense of humor.

I'm so sorry you have been going through a rough patch for a number of months and I think it is in part due to the deep caring you feel for others.  Perhaps you've become overwhelmed, and maybe you need to reserve some of that caring for your self.  Will you try?

I like your New Years resolutions!

Prayers for your friend.  As a Canadian, and a conservative at that, I find it incomprehensible
how a persons health care requirements can leave them indigent.  I admit I fail to understand your health care system and the complexities of it. 

 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 06:05:52 AM
Although I made myself clear about not wanting anything for Christmas I still got stuff. One is a complete exterior video surveillance system to keep an eye on the donkeys 24/7 without having to physically go to the barn. The video cameras are in color but also night vision. It comes with a hand held monitor, can be viewed on my laptop, smartphone and TV. It can be activated by motion or pre-timed. 2 cameras inside the barn, 2 mounted on the exterior of the barn so the pasture can be monitored and 2 for viewing the dogs in the yard. I feel like James Bond. This is the part that is freaking me out. As you know I don't have a TV but they bought me a 32" flat screen to mount on the office wall as a monitor for the system. Just imagine Hobbs in glorious color live on your office wall....just saying. ::donkey3:: Although I will be able to confuse them because I will be able to talk to them from the house but they can also talk to me. Will be interesting when it is installed next week.

Hoping everyone had a happy and safe New Years.

Brandi I voted great name choices.

Wow, what a pressie for a gal that wanted nothing!  Look forward to updates when you get the system installed and hearing their first reactions as you talk to them from the house.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
Wishing you good health in the New Year.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 06:13:54 AM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Hey Cookie Good to see you. Hope you are doing well and had a great Christmas & New Year.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

 ::rhino::   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 06:26:20 AM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes indeed JSM is very special.  You lucky man! ::MonkeyTongue:: 
I agree with everything you have said in your post.
- and - btw, where is Bearly - time for her to show herself, don't you think!?
love to you guys, and hope your annulment comes soon.  Valentine's is a good time for a proposal, don't you think?  ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 07:04:05 AM
I think in some ways, keeping the name the same puts a burden on JSM.  She probably deep down feels guilty she's not stopping by "her" thread.  Changing the name will ease that guilt as the thread will no longer "appear" to be all about/for her (even though I know it was everyone's thread). The people will remain the same.  JSM and CC brought everyone together in this thread and that won't change.  Only the name will change to reflect what the thread really is since JSM was never in jeopardy of being banned (can't say the same for CC, lol)

I think it's time for a name change.


Klaas, I hope it's o.k. to post my opinion, though it may differ from yours.
 
Since JSM has been undergoing some depression and discussion about a name change has likely brought that out and because JSM has said she intends to post regularly now I would appreciate it if you and others here would consider giving JSM a second chance, as it were.

There has been some discussion about this thread and musings not being welcoming..

I noticed when I became familiar with JSM'S thread, that she responded to each and every post.  I know that is not a requirement and we can post or not, respond or not, as we choose.
I think it can be said that most of us, myself included, do not.  I think that is the uniqueness of JSM.  She welcomed everyone, embraced everyone and set a wonderful example.  Friendships developed.  She was the heart of it.

I believe in remembering and appreciating past acts of kindness.  I believe in second chances. 

With respect, would you please consider reinstating JSM'S thread?  Thank you.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 03, 2014, 07:11:40 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cookie on January 03, 2014, 09:13:29 AM
As long as you all are here and I can find you all on a thread, I do not care what the name of the thread is. We are a great group. I hope others will stop by and join us. The more the merrier.


Title: Re: JSM'S - MIA (lol) - BEGGING FOR BANNING #32 5/20/13 -
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:46:55 PM
Too bad JSM no longer stops by here.  May finally be time to shut down this thread and move to Musings?  I may do that in 2014.   ::MonkeyCool::

What's wrong with having both threads? Just wondering. I feel so comfortable here!

(I have bad memories of the other thread. When I was new-ish here, I tried chatting in that thread and there were some people who were very mean to me there, teasing me and not in a fun way. I never mentioned it to anyone, but I did stop posting there. Never felt welcome there.at.all.)

Not complaining about the past. Just saying why I personally would like to see this thread stay alive.


Coming here is like putting on a comfortable old robe. You guys have really helped me through some tough times with your caring and sense of humor and Brandi's knockout graphics. Perhaps at Klaas' suggestion we start another thread...have a suggestion box for a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree 4Donks maybe we can come up with a new name.  I post in Musings and here. Some times I post the same thing other times I don't. I wish the Thread could stay open. All the Monkeys have become part of my family. It will be like losing a loved one. Hope someone can think of a new name.  ::donkey3::

I agree with many others that have posted here. I love this small group. I have been over to musings a couple of times but never felt as connected as I do her. I would hate to  see our small group broken up - perhaps another name would be good.

Agree with all the above. I enjoy this thread. Maybe JSM doesn't post here anymore but the rest of us still do.
  Cookie, I am going to post every day, my new years resolution. You have all been great friends to me, I have just not been myself. I didn't want to be a Debbie Downer on here, I thank you for all being here for me.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:48:41 PM
Hi JSM  great to see you again.
  ::MonkeyCool:: Hi 4 Donks, I pray for you every day. Hoping all is well. Good to see you again  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:49:31 PM
::MonkeyNoNo:: For some reason I can't reply to peoples posts. Guess I really have been banned  ::MonkeyTears::

No way, not banned  ::dogwag::
  ::MonkeyHaHa::  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Thanks Klaas. Computer is getting older than me.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:52:03 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::

Love you JSM  & CC  so good to see you both here.  Prayers for you always. This thread helps keep me away from the edge. Are you going to stock up on fire wood for the week end and beginning of next week. Suppose to be COLD.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Hey Green Eyes, CC got me a box of firelogs for Christmas. My feet are freezing but it is supposed to be nice tomorrow. He won't take me golfing, I have to get rid of the Christmas lights on the balcony. So at least we have something for the fire place. Thought it was a bowling ball or two in the box it was so heavy.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:52:39 PM
Hi JSM!!   :smt006  I hope things improve for your friend.  It's good to see you again.   ::bee::
Hi Muffy. Thank you so much. Missed you little  ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:54:52 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

Glad to see you JSM. Try not to worry too much - you have CC to take care of you if the job goes away. :) 

Doesn't Texas have medical as part of your auto insurance?
Hey TBM she only had collision, so no she didn't have any insurance. She is at a county hospital, but after she had the wreck her parents moved her address to Johnson Co which isn't in the JPS network. She lived in Tarrant Co forever, paid taxes, but once you move out of network, you are basically screwed.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Wow that sucks. In Michigan you get auto paid medical forever due to an accident no matter the insurance you have.
Not here. She is in the county hospital, but since they moved her address out of the network she was basically screwed.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: You pay taxes in the county for years, but once you are in hospital and have to move out of network you are having to beg for treatment. Thankfully they gave her at least one year of therapy.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:55:45 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::

Love you JSM  & CC  so good to see you both here.  Prayers for you always. This thread helps keep me away from the edge. Are you going to stock up on fire wood for the week end and beginning of next week. Suppose to be COLD.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



pssh - you know NOTHING about cold - we are currently at 5 with a wind chill of 10 below . . . . (and yes that is Fahrenheit)
  ::snowmanlaugh::  ::snowmanlaugh::  ::snowmanlaugh:: I hope you have power and heat. Praying for all you cold monkeys tonight


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 06:56:24 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Cookie!

Good to see you.

Wishing you and all the monkeys a wonderful 2014!
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Same to you Brandi as well.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:00:13 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Thank you CC..... it's okay if they change the name. I have no problem with it. My priority is to remember my password and get on here every day.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:00:56 PM
Personally, I think it's time to change the name.

I think it's time to have a name that is indicative of what we do in here.

Chat, encourage, laugh, cry, and play around.

I think more monkeys would feel welcome here and would join us with a more inclusive name.

But that's just my opinion.

CC and JSM, we still care about you and your past, present and future!

    ::MonkeyWink::
  ::MonkeyAngel:: AGREE Brandi!!!!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:02:02 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need/   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I suggest we add "CC's Chimp Chat & Censure Corner" to the poll.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

Added

Heh. And how often are you going to be here, CC?

Just askin'.

 ::MonkeyDevil::
Never mind JSM is so confused I am going to be here every day!! That is my resolution  ::MonkeyAngel::

Love you JSM  & CC  so good to see you both here.  Prayers for you always. This thread helps keep me away from the edge. Are you going to stock up on fire wood for the week end and beginning of next week. Suppose to be COLD.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



pssh - you know NOTHING about cold - we are currently at 5 with a wind chill of 10 below . . . . (and yes that is Fahrenheit)

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: Ya I know we aren't close to being in the minus department. I am thankful for that. I have family in Minnesota that had -34 with windchill. No thanks. My feet are ice cubes at 30. ::MonkeyHaHa:: You stay safe & warm TBM
I played golf in 60 degree weather, sweatshirt, turtle neck and windbreaker. I was still cold.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:04:30 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes she is an amazing woman. And you are an amazing guy. No name change will change the feeling and the love we have for each other in here.
Thank you TBM, I try my best. CC is great. Love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:05:35 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes she is an amazing woman. And you are an amazing guy. No name change will change the feeling and the love we have for each other in here.

Amen  ::MonkeyDance::
  ::MonkeyKiss:: Love you Green Eyes!!!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:07:41 PM
I think in some ways, keeping the name the same puts a burden on JSM.  She probably deep down feels guilty she's not stopping by "her" thread.  Changing the name will ease that guilt as the thread will no longer "appear" to be all about/for her (even though I know it was everyone's thread). The people will remain the same.  JSM and CC brought everyone together in this thread and that won't change.  Only the name will change to reflect what the thread really is since JSM was never in jeopardy of being banned (can't say the same for CC, lol)

I think it's time for a name change.

  ::MonkeyAngel:: Thank you Klaas. I am glad you are keeping the thread. I do feel bad for not stopping by, but you CRACKED me up about CC being banned!!!!!  ::MonkeyHaHa::  ::MonkeyHaHa::  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:08:34 PM
Just  an update on Connie,
After her surgery yesterday afternoon, the doctor believes she will never walk again and will not be able to live independently.  This has thrown Connie in a major downward spiral.  All she can do is cry.  I spent the night at the hospital.  Please pray for her, send her positive light and energy, or whatever your belief system is.  She needs us very much.  It may be we are one prayer removed from a miracle!
Blessings
 ::germanshep::
This is certainly not the foot I had hoped to start the new year with -- but it is what it is.

Praying for a miracle.   ::MonkeyAngel::
Praying too Sister.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:15:32 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

JSM - It's so good to see you!
I have missed the special warmth and love you brought to this place.  Also your wonderful sense of humor.

I'm so sorry you have been going through a rough patch for a number of months and I think it is in part due to the deep caring you feel for others.  Perhaps you've become overwhelmed, and maybe you need to reserve some of that caring for your self.  Will you try?

I like your New Years resolutions!

Prayers for your friend.  As a Canadian, and a conservative at that, I find it incomprehensible
how a persons health care requirements can leave them indigent.  I admit I fail to understand your health care system and the complexities of it. 

 
CAN... I have missed you and all the monkeys.

I have just had a bad patch that I can't explain. It has to do with CC and marrying in the church. I am such a negative nelly and inpatient. It has just gotten me down.

Thanks about my New Years Resolutions....

As for my friend, the hospital HAS to give her treatment, it is the rehab they wouldn't give her. She has at least a year of rehab and hopefully more. I have been helping her family get the help she needs so that is another little patch in the road.

I am happy with CC, the dogs and etc... just need prayers for me.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: Love you and all!!!!

PS Kiss that picture of Stephen Harper for me.  ::MonkeyKiss::  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:16:33 PM
Really Monkeys, I hope the thread name can stay the same.  If it wasn't for you all and past monkeys I may have never found the love of my life and best friend.   ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

I would hate to see the name changed, but I do understand if it must.  Many friends here we have met in in person, and one who attended our wedding but got lost in Cocoa Beach for the reception (we love you, and you know who you are).   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

JSM is really an amazing women that I wish you all could meet.  She has sooo much compasion for people and their concerns but sometimes she tries to take on too much and it wears her out. 

Peace out   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::bee:: ::bee:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::

Yes indeed JSM is very special.  You lucky man! ::MonkeyTongue:: 
I agree with everything you have said in your post.
- and - btw, where is Bearly - time for her to show herself, don't you think!?
love to you guys, and hope your annulment comes soon.  Valentine's is a good time for a proposal, don't you think?  ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyTears::  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

  ::MonkeyAngel:: Thank you Can!!!!  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:17:55 PM
I think in some ways, keeping the name the same puts a burden on JSM.  She probably deep down feels guilty she's not stopping by "her" thread.  Changing the name will ease that guilt as the thread will no longer "appear" to be all about/for her (even though I know it was everyone's thread). The people will remain the same.  JSM and CC brought everyone together in this thread and that won't change.  Only the name will change to reflect what the thread really is since JSM was never in jeopardy of being banned (can't say the same for CC, lol)

I think it's time for a name change.


Klaas, I hope it's o.k. to post my opinion, though it may differ from yours.
 
Since JSM has been undergoing some depression and discussion about a name change has likely brought that out and because JSM has said she intends to post regularly now I would appreciate it if you and others here would consider giving JSM a second chance, as it were.

There has been some discussion about this thread and musings not being welcoming..

I noticed when I became familiar with JSM'S thread, that she responded to each and every post.  I know that is not a requirement and we can post or not, respond or not, as we choose.
I think it can be said that most of us, myself included, do not.  I think that is the uniqueness of JSM.  She welcomed everyone, embraced everyone and set a wonderful example.  Friendships developed.  She was the heart of it.

I believe in remembering and appreciating past acts of kindness.  I believe in second chances. 

With respect, would you please consider reinstating JSM'S thread?  Thank you.

  ::MonkeyAngel:: Oh Can that is so sweet, I love you all. Maybe you can vote for CC's posts name.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:18:49 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:19:24 PM
As long as you all are here and I can find you all on a thread, I do not care what the name of the thread is. We are a great group. I hope others will stop by and join us. The more the merrier.
AGREEE  ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 03, 2014, 07:21:28 PM
I'm cold, but not as cold as much as you northern monkeys. It will be 60 tomorrow. Taking Christmas lights off the balcony and replanting my Christmas tree.

 ::MonkeyHeart:: Love you all from the bottom of my heart.

Hearts and hugs..... JSM


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cookie on January 03, 2014, 08:06:36 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 03, 2014, 08:13:32 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 03, 2014, 08:19:50 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Cookie!

Good to see you.

Wishing you and all the monkeys a wonderful 2014!
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Same to you Brandi as well.

Good to see you, JSM.

Sorry to hear about your downer moods.

I find it helps me to concentrate on the good things I have going on in my life.

You seem to have lots of those to focus on.

Hope you get to feeling better soon.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 03, 2014, 08:26:51 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::

Man, I am in VA .. the SOUTH! And Monday night's low is 7º, Tuesday's high, 17º and back to 7º Tuesday night!

Just crazy cold.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/dog-1.png~original)

Hope everyone is managing to keep warm!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 03, 2014, 09:28:18 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Glad to see JSM here. Miss her & CC

Yikes the weather is just crazy. Hope everyone is staying warm. Yikes I heard from our Northern and it's like -40 where she is in Canada. My toes are frozen and it's 30 here. I am such a wuss when it comes to cold weather.

Have granddaughter here she is baking. LOL
 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on January 04, 2014, 08:22:53 AM
Good morning everyone,
 ::germanshep::
I think this must be Belle's first real snow.  She is having so much fun in the snow.  Prancing around like it's a new playground and she is the queen.  One of my resolutions for the year is to get a camera and learn how to upload photos.  Trust me, that's a lot as I still have my old flip phone.
Connie is now in a nursing home.  Will not go into all the lies, etc her case manager told while at the hospital.  We are going to try everything we can to make her independent again.  That is the goal.  Hope to strengthen her and then get her moved to a  rehab facility.  She deserves the chance.  She wanted to be put to sleep permanently on Wednesday and I told her to get her a$$ out of bed.  She actually stood for the physical therapist.  Part of the problem is her inability to communicate on how she has managed, some of which looks pretty unconventional.  But it worked for her and so I have to be her mouth piece to let people know let her do it her way.  Maybe the nursing home is a blessing in disguise.  She will quickly learn that is not where she wants to spend the rest of her life.
While I am unloading, I told Dennis last week it was time for us to just be friends.  He is a good person, but I cannot give into the relationship right now.  I just can't conjure up the energy to fix or try to get us to fix what is wrong.  Sometimes it is just better to let things die a natural death.  Relationships require a lots of work, which is good . . . right now I don't have that kind of energy.
George enjoyed his stay over Christmas and Belle was so glad to see him.  I was too.  He is slowly going down hill, but by and large he is happy and thank God he is not in pain.
I know it wasn't one of the voting choices, but my vote is to leave the name of the thread the same.  Just because JSM hasn't been able to come in here didn't really change anything, except we missed her dearly.  I say give it a little more time.  Brandi's names were good but I like it the way it is.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Blessings.
 :smt054


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 04, 2014, 06:44:54 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!
  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap. Stay warm yall


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 04, 2014, 06:46:14 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::
I read on the Daily Mail that if you stay outside for 15 minutes your skin will freeze  ::MonkeyNoNo::  ::MonkeyShocked::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 04, 2014, 06:49:42 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Cookie!

Good to see you.

Wishing you and all the monkeys a wonderful 2014!
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Same to you Brandi as well.

Good to see you, JSM.

Sorry to hear about your downer moods.

I find it helps me to concentrate on the good things I have going on in my life.

You seem to have lots of those to focus on.

Hope you get to feeling better soon.
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Hi Brandi, it has been quite a bit of a struggle. I don't know what is going to happen with my job, I have been pouting about the annulment and not giving it up to God. I thankfully have CC, Patton and Ruby to give me love and hope. CC mostly, he keeps giving me the strength go keep going.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 04, 2014, 06:50:39 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::

Man, I am in VA .. the SOUTH! And Monday night's low is 7º, Tuesday's high, 17º and back to 7º Tuesday night!

Just crazy cold.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/dog-1.png~original)

Hope everyone is managing to keep warm!
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyNoNo::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Just not right.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 04, 2014, 06:55:06 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Glad to see JSM here. Miss her & CC

Yikes the weather is just crazy. Hope everyone is staying warm. Yikes I heard from our Northern and it's like -40 where she is in Canada. My toes are frozen and it's 30 here. I am such a wuss when it comes to cold weather.

Have granddaughter here she is baking. LOL
 ::MonkeyDance::
GE, I have missed you as well as all monkeys. I AM BACK!!!!! Screw the depression, work and stuff, I have y'all and CC and the Dogs.,

Cold weather is crazy!!!!! Poor Northern and all Northern monkeys. Gonna be cold tomorrow here.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 07:27:56 PM
Good morning everyone,
 ::germanshep::
I think this must be Belle's first real snow.  She is having so much fun in the snow.  Prancing around like it's a new playground and she is the queen.  One of my resolutions for the year is to get a camera and learn how to upload photos.  Trust me, that's a lot as I still have my old flip phone.
Connie is now in a nursing home.  Will not go into all the lies, etc her case manager told while at the hospital.  We are going to try everything we can to make her independent again.  That is the goal.  Hope to strengthen her and then get her moved to a  rehab facility.  She deserves the chance.  She wanted to be put to sleep permanently on Wednesday and I told her to get her a$$ out of bed.  She actually stood for the physical therapist.  Part of the problem is her inability to communicate on how she has managed, some of which looks pretty unconventional.  But it worked for her and so I have to be her mouth piece to let people know let her do it her way.  Maybe the nursing home is a blessing in disguise.  She will quickly learn that is not where she wants to spend the rest of her life.
While I am unloading, I told Dennis last week it was time for us to just be friends.  He is a good person, but I cannot give into the relationship right now.  I just can't conjure up the energy to fix or try to get us to fix what is wrong.  Sometimes it is just better to let things die a natural death.  Relationships require a lots of work, which is good . . . right now I don't have that kind of energy.
George enjoyed his stay over Christmas and Belle was so glad to see him.  I was too.  He is slowly going down hill, but by and large he is happy and thank God he is not in pain.
I know it wasn't one of the voting choices, but my vote is to leave the name of the thread the same.  Just because JSM hasn't been able to come in here didn't really change anything, except we missed her dearly.  I say give it a little more time.  Brandi's names were good but I like it the way it is.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Blessings.
 :smt054

Sister You are all in my Prayers. I hear you about learning new things with cameras and all. I still have a flip phone and will keep it as long as I can. I know my kids keep telling me I need a smart phone. I keep telling them for what. I have my computer. I use my phone to talk but did have to add texting as they are text everything rather than call.

Sorry to hear about Connie. Prayers she makes the choice to get back on her feet again. Glad to hear George still has no pain. I am sure Bella loved the snow.  ::MonkeyDance::

Prayers for you all. May God give you the strength to see all these things thru.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: CasuallyCool on January 04, 2014, 07:32:11 PM
Hello it's me
I've thought about youse for a long, long time
...lalalala

Maybe I think too much...


Watching the KC Chiefs vs. Colts game and Miles Davis just git knocked out.  By who?  Carlos Santana?


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 08:04:38 PM
Hello it's me
I've thought about youse for a long, long time
...lalalala

Maybe I think too much...


Watching the KC Chiefs vs. Colts game and Miles Davis just git knocked out.  By who?  Carlos Santana?


LALALA  Hi CC, LALALA  Thanks for the update. LOL I don't follow sports so all that was greek to me. But Miles Davis was a Jazz musician band leader and Carlos Santana is a Lantino pop. rock kinds of Jazz 
singer, band leader. I like some of Santanas music but liked Miles Davis better. Ya I know I am old. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 04, 2014, 08:04:47 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

JSM - It's so good to see you!
I have missed the special warmth and love you brought to this place.  Also your wonderful sense of humor.

I'm so sorry you have been going through a rough patch for a number of months and I think it is in part due to the deep caring you feel for others.  Perhaps you've become overwhelmed, and maybe you need to reserve some of that caring for your self.  Will you try?

I like your New Years resolutions!

Prayers for your friend.  As a Canadian, and a conservative at that, I find it incomprehensible
how a persons health care requirements can leave them indigent.  I admit I fail to understand your health care system and the complexities of it. 

 
CAN... I have missed you and all the monkeys.

I have just had a bad patch that I can't explain. It has to do with CC and marrying in the church. I am such a negative nelly and inpatient. It has just gotten me down.

Thanks about my New Years Resolutions....

As for my friend, the hospital HAS to give her treatment, it is the rehab they wouldn't give her. She has at least a year of rehab and hopefully more. I have been helping her family get the help she needs so that is another little patch in the road.

I am happy with CC, the dogs and etc... just need prayers for me.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: Love you and all!!!!

PS Kiss that picture of Stephen Harper for me.  ::MonkeyKiss::  ::MonkeyWink::

Many prayers for you JSM. 
So sorry you have been struggling for so long.   ::MonkeyTears::

You mention Stephen.  My Mom received a calendar from him.  I have not!  Could it be that I forgot to send in a donation this year?   ::MonkeyHaHa::



Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 08:06:10 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: TBM


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 04, 2014, 08:07:47 PM
I think in some ways, keeping the name the same puts a burden on JSM.  She probably deep down feels guilty she's not stopping by "her" thread.  Changing the name will ease that guilt as the thread will no longer "appear" to be all about/for her (even though I know it was everyone's thread). The people will remain the same.  JSM and CC brought everyone together in this thread and that won't change.  Only the name will change to reflect what the thread really is since JSM was never in jeopardy of being banned (can't say the same for CC, lol)

I think it's time for a name change.


Klaas, I hope it's o.k. to post my opinion, though it may differ from yours.
 
Since JSM has been undergoing some depression and discussion about a name change has likely brought that out and because JSM has said she intends to post regularly now I would appreciate it if you and others here would consider giving JSM a second chance, as it were.

There has been some discussion about this thread and musings not being welcoming..

I noticed when I became familiar with JSM'S thread, that she responded to each and every post.  I know that is not a requirement and we can post or not, respond or not, as we choose.
I think it can be said that most of us, myself included, do not.  I think that is the uniqueness of JSM.  She welcomed everyone, embraced everyone and set a wonderful example.  Friendships developed.  She was the heart of it.

I believe in remembering and appreciating past acts of kindness.  I believe in second chances. 

With respect, would you please consider reinstating JSM'S thread?  Thank you.

  ::MonkeyAngel:: Oh Can that is so sweet, I love you all. Maybe you can vote for CC's posts name.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 08:08:51 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::

Man, I am in VA .. the SOUTH! And Monday night's low is 7º, Tuesday's high, 17º and back to 7º Tuesday night!

Just crazy cold.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/dog-1.png~original)

Hope everyone is managing to keep warm!

Stay warm Brandi. From the sounds of this weather system it's going to be brutal all over for a few days. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 08:10:55 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!

I know ours is supposed to be 0 on Monday - with wind and a foot of new snow - kids are supposed to go back to school that day but I am thinking not. I told them I was dropping them off anyway. Take gloves. They did not find it funny!   ::MonkeyDevil::
I read on the Daily Mail that if you stay outside for 15 minutes your skin will freeze  ::MonkeyNoNo::  ::MonkeyShocked::

And they are going to play football ?  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 04, 2014, 08:13:36 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 04, 2014, 08:18:29 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Glad to see JSM here. Miss her & CC

Yikes the weather is just crazy. Hope everyone is staying warm. Yikes I heard from our Northern and it's like -40 where she is in Canada. My toes are frozen and it's 30 here. I am such a wuss when it comes to cold weather.

Have granddaughter here she is baking. LOL
 ::MonkeyDance::

How did your granddaughters baking turn out? 

Temperatures rose today.  Snow expected tomorrow.   ::MonkeyMad::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 08:21:12 PM
Good to see you JSM. I know we chat elsewhere but it is still good to see you here.
Did not realize you were not feeling like yourself. Hang in there friend.

Reading through the thread, just want all of u to know that I am hoping for the best for all of you in whatever you are going through. Hoping 2014 is a fab year for everyone!


Cookie!

Good to see you.

Wishing you and all the monkeys a wonderful 2014!
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Same to you Brandi as well.

Good to see you, JSM.

Sorry to hear about your downer moods.

I find it helps me to concentrate on the good things I have going on in my life.

You seem to have lots of those to focus on.

Hope you get to feeling better soon.
  ::MonkeyAngel:: Hi Brandi, it has been quite a bit of a struggle. I don't know what is going to happen with my job, I have been pouting about the annulment and not giving it up to God. I thankfully have CC, Patton and Ruby to give me love and hope. CC mostly, he keeps giving me the strength go keep going.  ::MonkeyKiss::

JSM  You have a wonderful support group all around you. CC being at the top of the list. Stop worrying. What is going to happen is going to happen and all your worrying about it isn't going to change the out come one way the other.  All is doing is making you feel awful.  Your job is going to be fine and your annulment will go thru. On their time line not yours. Life is short and we aren't guaranteed tomorrow so enjoy each day and let the rest take care of it's self ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 04, 2014, 08:24:32 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.

So glad you guys are okay Can. I keep telling myself I need to see about getting a generator for here too.  Please keep us informed on how you are doing. It's just down right cold every where right now.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 04, 2014, 08:29:18 PM
Good morning everyone,
 ::germanshep::
I think this must be Belle's first real snow.  She is having so much fun in the snow.  Prancing around like it's a new playground and she is the queen.  One of my resolutions for the year is to get a camera and learn how to upload photos.  Trust me, that's a lot as I still have my old flip phone.
Connie is now in a nursing home.  Will not go into all the lies, etc her case manager told while at the hospital.  We are going to try everything we can to make her independent again.  That is the goal.  Hope to strengthen her and then get her moved to a  rehab facility.  She deserves the chance.  She wanted to be put to sleep permanently on Wednesday and I told her to get her a$$ out of bed.  She actually stood for the physical therapist.  Part of the problem is her inability to communicate on how she has managed, some of which looks pretty unconventional.  But it worked for her and so I have to be her mouth piece to let people know let her do it her way.  Maybe the nursing home is a blessing in disguise.  She will quickly learn that is not where she wants to spend the rest of her life.
While I am unloading, I told Dennis last week it was time for us to just be friends.  He is a good person, but I cannot give into the relationship right now.  I just can't conjure up the energy to fix or try to get us to fix what is wrong.  Sometimes it is just better to let things die a natural death.  Relationships require a lots of work, which is good . . . right now I don't have that kind of energy.
George enjoyed his stay over Christmas and Belle was so glad to see him.  I was too.  He is slowly going down hill, but by and large he is happy and thank God he is not in pain.
I know it wasn't one of the voting choices, but my vote is to leave the name of the thread the same.  Just because JSM hasn't been able to come in here didn't really change anything, except we missed her dearly.  I say give it a little more time.  Brandi's names were good but I like it the way it is.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Blessings.
 :smt054

Must be amusing to watch Belle in the snow.  ::germanshep::
Nice that Belle was glad to see George.  It must please George.  Glad he is not in pain.

Connie is being cared for in a nursing home. Fantastic that you and the family have a goal for Connie.  It gives her hope.

Prayers as always Sister.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 04, 2014, 08:34:14 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.

So glad you guys are okay Can. I keep telling myself I need to see about getting a generator for here too.  Please keep us informed on how you are doing. It's just down right cold every where right now.

Thanks GE.  We have talked about it as well.  Three weeks before the ice storm in fact.  Hubs could kick himself.  He's looking at Honda brand.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 04, 2014, 09:32:08 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.

How on earth do you keep your pipes from freezing with no heat source?

How nice you got use of a generator in the last two days!

If you all lose power very often, a generator is a good investment.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 05, 2014, 09:09:20 AM
So, we got the LIGHT snow last night - waiting for the big stuff later today. Poor birds.

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/233486b1-ff24-4ab5-8ca8-9c519393d6e5.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/233486b1-ff24-4ab5-8ca8-9c519393d6e5.jpg.html)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: MuffyBee on January 05, 2014, 02:38:20 PM
So, we got the LIGHT snow last night - waiting for the big stuff later today. Poor birds.

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/233486b1-ff24-4ab5-8ca8-9c519393d6e5.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/233486b1-ff24-4ab5-8ca8-9c519393d6e5.jpg.html)

I feel cold just looking at the photo! 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 05, 2014, 03:15:12 PM
So, we got the LIGHT snow last night - waiting for the big stuff later today. Poor birds.

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/233486b1-ff24-4ab5-8ca8-9c519393d6e5.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/233486b1-ff24-4ab5-8ca8-9c519393d6e5.jpg.html)

I feel cold just looking at the photo! 


 ::rhino:: ::rhino::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on January 05, 2014, 05:08:32 PM
TBM the picture is impressive. Luckily only getting a couple of inches of snow forecast with temps not getting above freezing for a couple of days. I'm under a maintenance contract with the generator and it was just checked out no problems. I'm suppose to be scoped on Tuesday early AM but think I'll cancel because I have to go over several overpasses and a bridge and they're warning about black ice. Schools in the local area are all starting 2-3 hours late Mon through Wed due to the ice. We are such wusses here in the south.
Everyone keep warm and safe. ::donkey3::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 05, 2014, 05:27:17 PM
TBM the picture is impressive. Luckily only getting a couple of inches of snow forecast with temps not getting above freezing for a couple of days. I'm under a maintenance contract with the generator and it was just checked out no problems. I'm suppose to be scoped on Tuesday early AM but think I'll cancel because I have to go over several overpasses and a bridge and they're warning about black ice. Schools in the local area are all starting 2-3 hours late Mon through Wed due to the ice. We are such wusses here in the south.
Everyone keep warm and safe. ::donkey3::

I am sure having that whole-house generator is comforting to you. That's great you have one.

Sounds like good planning concerning your Tuesday appointment.

You keep warm and safe too!

Hopefully all we have to worry about is keeping warm, just frigid temps forecast here for a couple of days, with no precipitation.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 05, 2014, 05:37:41 PM
TBM the picture is impressive. Luckily only getting a couple of inches of snow forecast with temps not getting above freezing for a couple of days. I'm under a maintenance contract with the generator and it was just checked out no problems. I'm suppose to be scoped on Tuesday early AM but think I'll cancel because I have to go over several overpasses and a bridge and they're warning about black ice. Schools in the local area are all starting 2-3 hours late Mon through Wed due to the ice. We are such wusses here in the south.
Everyone keep warm and safe. ::donkey3::

Good idea to reschedule - the worry of having to drive in and the danger is not worth it - a couple of days will not make that much difference I would think.

We now have an additional 6 inchs on the ground - I have cleaned the drive twice and you can not even tell!


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 05, 2014, 06:24:44 PM
TBM the picture is impressive. Luckily only getting a couple of inches of snow forecast with temps not getting above freezing for a couple of days. I'm under a maintenance contract with the generator and it was just checked out no problems. I'm suppose to be scoped on Tuesday early AM but think I'll cancel because I have to go over several overpasses and a bridge and they're warning about black ice. Schools in the local area are all starting 2-3 hours late Mon through Wed due to the ice. We are such wusses here in the south.
Everyone keep warm and safe. ::donkey3::

Good idea to reschedule - the worry of having to drive in and the danger is not worth it - a couple of days will not make that much difference I would think.

We now have an additional 6 inchs on the ground - I have cleaned the drive twice and you can not even tell!

Yikes TBM  Every one stay safe and warm. We are going down to the teens but nothing else.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 05, 2014, 06:51:32 PM
4Donks That sounds like a good plan to cancel your appointment for a little later. No reason to try and drive with roads bad. Glad your generator is already and set to go if you need it.

Brandi Stay safe & warm. We are just getting cold here. Nothing like the rest but in the teens is really cold for us.

Prayers for all within this weather systems  path.

Prayers all our Canadian Monkeys are doing okay.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on January 06, 2014, 09:53:21 AM
Good morning,
Thank goodness, we are just getting lots of rain and not snow.  'Course Belle is nowhere near as happy.  She really loved the snow.
Hope everyone has a great day -- think sunshine!
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: seahorse on January 06, 2014, 10:02:09 AM

I did not know dogs can lose their scent in the snow.  ::MonkeyEek::

Winter storm tips for pets
http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/  ::germanshep::


Dogs:
Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

more...




http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/

http://www.saintfrancis.org/


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 06, 2014, 11:46:40 AM

I did not know dogs can lose their scent in the snow.  ::MonkeyEek::

Winter storm tips for pets
http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/  ::germanshep::


Dogs:
Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

more...




http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/

http://www.saintfrancis.org/

Hi Seahorse,

Interesting article.Thanks for sharing. Hope you and yours are doing well.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 06, 2014, 12:07:47 PM
OMG - no school again tomarrow - getting out of my drive is not even an option!  I swear if I am stuck in this house with two stir crazy kids much longer I am snowshoeing out!   (Of course with a 25 below wind chill I may not make it far.   .)   ::donkey3::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 06, 2014, 12:37:57 PM
OMG - no school again tomarrow - getting out of my drive is not even an option!  I swear if I am stuck in this house with two stir crazy kids much longer I am snowshoeing out!   (Of course with a 25 below wind chill I may not make it far.   .)   ::donkey3::

TBM   ::MonkeyHaHa::  That's just down right colddddddddddddd. Stay safe & warm


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: seahorse on January 06, 2014, 04:29:42 PM

I did not know dogs can lose their scent in the snow.  ::MonkeyEek::

Winter storm tips for pets
http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/  ::germanshep::


Dogs:
Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

more...




http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/

http://www.saintfrancis.org/

Hi Seahorse,

Interesting article.Thanks for sharing. Hope you and yours are doing well.

 ::MonkeyDogWalk:: You are welcome, Green Eyes  ::HelloKitty::

 Have a Blessed New Year to you, and all monkeys.  God bless all the animules :)

Hope you stay warm.  I was shoveling snow, a few days ago, (it was 6 degrees) dressed in insulated boots, insulated gloves, double lined pants, and a long fake fur. I did look unusual.  I was not cold. 

Stephanie Abrams, keeps warm in a wet suit during blizzards when she broadcasts outdoors, on the weather channel.
 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: seahorse on January 06, 2014, 04:36:18 PM
Timeline Photos
Back to Album · Stephanie Abrams's Photos · Stephanie Abrams's Page
January 2, 2014 (I believe)



Stephanie Abrams

My secret weapon when having to stand in a blizzard for hours! Yup, a wetsuit! Keeps the heat in, you stay dry & blocks the wind!! Don't knock it till ya try it! Headed to Long Island to cover #Hercules ! Stay warm & safe all! Starting tomorrow at 5AM-?



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Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: trimmonthelake on January 06, 2014, 05:18:15 PM
Rock on little one!!!!!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyDance::
"Sweet Child O Mine-LIVE" Avery 6 year old Drummer & French Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gr8cA04Bos


Stay warm monkjeys!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on January 06, 2014, 05:52:10 PM
Rock on little one!!!!!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyDance::
"Sweet Child O Mine-LIVE" Avery 6 year old Drummer & French Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gr8cA04Bos


Stay warm monkjeys!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::HelloKitty::

 ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 06, 2014, 07:12:04 PM

I did not know dogs can lose their scent in the snow.  ::MonkeyEek::

Winter storm tips for pets
http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/  ::germanshep::


Dogs:
Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

more...




http://www.saintfrancis.org/2013/02/winter-storm-tips-for-pets/

http://www.saintfrancis.org/

Hi Seahorse,

Interesting article.Thanks for sharing. Hope you and yours are doing well.

 ::MonkeyDogWalk:: You are welcome, Green Eyes  ::HelloKitty::

 Have a Blessed New Year to you, and all monkeys.  God bless all the animules :)

Hope you stay warm.  I was shoveling snow, a few days ago, (it was 6 degrees) dressed in insulated boots, insulated gloves, double lined pants, and a long fake fur. I did look unusual.  I was not cold. 

Stephanie Abrams, keeps warm in a wet suit during blizzards when she broadcasts outdoors, on the weather channel.
 

Yikes Seahorse. Sounds like an interesting outfit. ::MonkeyCool:: Sounds like it did what it was suppose to and kept you warm.  It's all I can do to handle the winters here in Texas. They are mild compared to so many of the other Monkeys.  ::MonkeyKiss::

The wet suit sounds like a great idea.

Hope everyone's staying warm & safe with this bitter cold front.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 06, 2014, 07:13:24 PM
Rock on little one!!!!!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyDance::
"Sweet Child O Mine-LIVE" Avery 6 year old Drummer & French Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gr8cA04Bos


Stay warm monkjeys!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::HelloKitty::

 ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:15:55 PM
Good morning everyone,
 ::germanshep::
I think this must be Belle's first real snow.  She is having so much fun in the snow.  Prancing around like it's a new playground and she is the queen.  One of my resolutions for the year is to get a camera and learn how to upload photos.  Trust me, that's a lot as I still have my old flip phone.
Connie is now in a nursing home.  Will not go into all the lies, etc her case manager told while at the hospital.  We are going to try everything we can to make her independent again.  That is the goal.  Hope to strengthen her and then get her moved to a  rehab facility.  She deserves the chance.  She wanted to be put to sleep permanently on Wednesday and I told her to get her a$$ out of bed.  She actually stood for the physical therapist.  Part of the problem is her inability to communicate on how she has managed, some of which looks pretty unconventional.  But it worked for her and so I have to be her mouth piece to let people know let her do it her way.  Maybe the nursing home is a blessing in disguise.  She will quickly learn that is not where she wants to spend the rest of her life.
While I am unloading, I told Dennis last week it was time for us to just be friends.  He is a good person, but I cannot give into the relationship right now.  I just can't conjure up the energy to fix or try to get us to fix what is wrong.  Sometimes it is just better to let things die a natural death.  Relationships require a lots of work, which is good . . . right now I don't have that kind of energy.
George enjoyed his stay over Christmas and Belle was so glad to see him.  I was too.  He is slowly going down hill, but by and large he is happy and thank God he is not in pain.
I know it wasn't one of the voting choices, but my vote is to leave the name of the thread the same.  Just because JSM hasn't been able to come in here didn't really change anything, except we missed her dearly.  I say give it a little more time.  Brandi's names were good but I like it the way it is.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Blessings.
 :smt054
  ::MonkeyTears:: I'm sorry about Connie Sister. She may be in where God needs her to be. I will pray for her. So glad Belle is loving the snow, something to give you joy. You are an adult and if Dennis isn't for you, you and God knows! I'm so sorry about George, I will keep him in my prayers. I have missed you all dearly, just have been mentally poorly and didn't want to down you all. I love you Sister and ALL the monkeys. Prayers for you and your family.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:19:17 PM
Good morning everyone,
 ::germanshep::
I think this must be Belle's first real snow.  She is having so much fun in the snow.  Prancing around like it's a new playground and she is the queen.  One of my resolutions for the year is to get a camera and learn how to upload photos.  Trust me, that's a lot as I still have my old flip phone.
Connie is now in a nursing home.  Will not go into all the lies, etc her case manager told while at the hospital.  We are going to try everything we can to make her independent again.  That is the goal.  Hope to strengthen her and then get her moved to a  rehab facility.  She deserves the chance.  She wanted to be put to sleep permanently on Wednesday and I told her to get her a$$ out of bed.  She actually stood for the physical therapist.  Part of the problem is her inability to communicate on how she has managed, some of which looks pretty unconventional.  But it worked for her and so I have to be her mouth piece to let people know let her do it her way.  Maybe the nursing home is a blessing in disguise.  She will quickly learn that is not where she wants to spend the rest of her life.
While I am unloading, I told Dennis last week it was time for us to just be friends.  He is a good person, but I cannot give into the relationship right now.  I just can't conjure up the energy to fix or try to get us to fix what is wrong.  Sometimes it is just better to let things die a natural death.  Relationships require a lots of work, which is good . . . right now I don't have that kind of energy.
George enjoyed his stay over Christmas and Belle was so glad to see him.  I was too.  He is slowly going down hill, but by and large he is happy and thank God he is not in pain.
I know it wasn't one of the voting choices, but my vote is to leave the name of the thread the same.  Just because JSM hasn't been able to come in here didn't really change anything, except we missed her dearly.  I say give it a little more time.  Brandi's names were good but I like it the way it is.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Blessings.
 :smt054

Sister You are all in my Prayers. I hear you about learning new things with cameras and all. I still have a flip phone and will keep it as long as I can. I know my kids keep telling me I need a smart phone. I keep telling them for what. I have my computer. I use my phone to talk but did have to add texting as they are text everything rather than call.

Sorry to hear about Connie. Prayers she makes the choice to get back on her feet again. Glad to hear George still has no pain. I am sure Bella loved the snow.  ::MonkeyDance::

Prayers for you all. May God give you the strength to see all these things thru.  ::MonkeyAngel::
GE's do you remember when my mom bought me the iphone and I had to get rid of my blackberry?? I was like a little kid throwing a FIT because I don't like change. If you need a blackberry, I have one and you can have it. Thing I hate about iphone is I can't use my fingers to type on the iphone. Takes me ages to just to send a text. Hope the cats are warm.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:20:13 PM
Hello it's me
I've thought about youse for a long, long time
...lalalala

Maybe I think too much...


Watching the KC Chiefs vs. Colts game and Miles Davis just git knocked out.  By who?  Carlos Santana?

::MonkeyConfused::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:21:33 PM
Hello it's me
I've thought about youse for a long, long time
...lalalala

Maybe I think too much...


Watching the KC Chiefs vs. Colts game and Miles Davis just git knocked out.  By who?  Carlos Santana?


LALALA  Hi CC, LALALA  Thanks for the update. LOL I don't follow sports so all that was greek to me. But Miles Davis was a Jazz musician band leader and Carlos Santana is a Lantino pop. rock kinds of Jazz 
singer, band leader. I like some of Santanas music but liked Miles Davis better. Ya I know I am old. ::MonkeyHaHa::
Both before my day  ::MonkeyKiss:: Pat Benatar, the Cars and Tom Petty were my faves until I found George Strait!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:24:05 PM
Happy New Years Monkeys.... I understand the name change. I haven't been myself lately. Kind of a bit of depression I guess. I pray that you all have a wonderful New Year in 2014. Really stressed out about my job with this Obamacare coming and we are losing business.

My new year resolution is to log into monkeys every day, try not to be depressed, and take every day as it comes instead on dwelling on what may happen in the future.

God bless you all and if you don't mind, pray for my friend. She was in a wreck in early November, she lost her leg, her spleen and liver were basically exploded. She is still in hospital due to infection in her abdomen. Plus she doesn't have insurance, the hospital has given her a years worth of coverage because she is basically indigent now.

I miss and love you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::  ::MonkeyKiss::

JSM - It's so good to see you!
I have missed the special warmth and love you brought to this place.  Also your wonderful sense of humor.

I'm so sorry you have been going through a rough patch for a number of months and I think it is in part due to the deep caring you feel for others.  Perhaps you've become overwhelmed, and maybe you need to reserve some of that caring for your self.  Will you try?

I like your New Years resolutions!

Prayers for your friend.  As a Canadian, and a conservative at that, I find it incomprehensible
how a persons health care requirements can leave them indigent.  I admit I fail to understand your health care system and the complexities of it. 

 
CAN... I have missed you and all the monkeys.

I have just had a bad patch that I can't explain. It has to do with CC and marrying in the church. I am such a negative nelly and inpatient. It has just gotten me down.

Thanks about my New Years Resolutions....

As for my friend, the hospital HAS to give her treatment, it is the rehab they wouldn't give her. She has at least a year of rehab and hopefully more. I have been helping her family get the help she needs so that is another little patch in the road.

I am happy with CC, the dogs and etc... just need prayers for me.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: Love you and all!!!!

PS Kiss that picture of Stephen Harper for me.  ::MonkeyKiss::  ::MonkeyWink::

Many prayers for you JSM. 
So sorry you have been struggling for so long.   ::MonkeyTears::

You mention Stephen.  My Mom received a calendar from him.  I have not!  Could it be that I forgot to send in a donation this year?   ::MonkeyHaHa::


  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Sorry you didn't get the calendar, but you can take your mom's glasses off and steal the calendar  ::MonkeyWink::

Thanks for the prayers, I really need them.

When you get the calendar, send me a picture  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:26:05 PM
Monday is supposed to be a HIGH of -15 degrees! It is so cold out right now, can't imagine what -15 will feel like. Therefore, I plan to stay in my house all day!
Stay safe and warm Monkey Butts!
Can't stand this cold weather. You northern monkeys stay safe, off roads and  ::MonkeyHeart:: You all.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: joesamas mama on January 06, 2014, 07:28:22 PM
I'm cooking and about to make a fire in the fire place. I am going to sneak in her in the morning.

Stay safe and warm.  ::MonkeyHeart::

My feet are freezing. Love you all.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 06, 2014, 08:03:36 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.

How on earth do you keep your pipes from freezing with no heat source?

How nice you got use of a generator in the last two days!

If you all lose power very often, a generator is a good investment.

Hi Brandi.  We had hot water throughout the power outage.  We have a gas water heater.
Other folks I know who left their homes, drained their water pipes.

-23c tomorrow morning and I have an appointment. Darn! 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 07, 2014, 02:15:28 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.

How on earth do you keep your pipes from freezing with no heat source?

How nice you got use of a generator in the last two days!

If you all lose power very often, a generator is a good investment.

Hi Brandi.  We had hot water throughout the power outage.  We have a gas water heater.
Other folks I know who left their homes, drained their water pipes.

-23c tomorrow morning and I have an appointment. Darn! 

Can,

So glad your pipes did not freeze.

Worried about ours freezing and we have full power and heat in the house. It's just so frigid cold, 10ºF right now, and not getting above freezing for about 36 hours.

I lived in the country years ago with pipes in the exterior walls and they froze so many times. Burst also. I used to stay up all night to flush the toilet and try to keep the water running.

Guess all that just made me a little gun shy when it comes to really cold weather and pipes freezing.

You have my sympathy for having to go out in the frigid cold tomorrow! Bundle up.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on January 07, 2014, 08:04:13 AM
Good brrrr morning!
Yes, it is extremely cold!  I am blessed with a warmish house, running water, a doggie that likes to cuddle, etc.
Hope everyone is fairing as best as they can.
Brandi, I remember running a few drops of water through our faucets when we were young.  Frozen pipes happened a lot.
A note about doggies too, have them microchiped too.  It doesn't cost a lot and collars and tags can come off.  Lots of dog have been returned to their owners because of microchips.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on January 07, 2014, 09:08:59 AM
WooHoo    Up to a sweltering 9 degrees. Looking for that bathing suit. ::MonkeyTongue::

In Gadsden the natural gas company just went out and shut off 400 to 500 customers because the company  installed a new pipe that can't handle the demand for gas and apparently it is dangerous to have it turned on whenever they start back up. Good planning on their part....not. Feeling sorry for everyone without heat.

They were scheduled to hook up the cameras tomorrow but now put off till next week. No one needs to be doing this non essential work outside. I look like Nanook of the north going to the barn to feed and water the donks and feel so bad for all the animals that don't have access to shelter or unfrozen water.  ::MonkeyTears::

On the bright side...Jazz and Bailey are loving it. They race around and play with each other without letup.

Everyone keep warm and safe.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cookie on January 07, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
Stay warm monkeys!
I have not left my house since Sunday! Have no place really to go so why bother? I have rather enjoyed icy actually. Sometimes we need to slow down and enjoy doing not a damn thing! Lol.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 07, 2014, 08:41:12 PM
Stay warm monkeys!
I have not left my house since Sunday! Have no place really to go so why bother? I have rather enjoyed icy actually. Sometimes we need to slow down and enjoy doing not a damn thing! Lol.

I am trying to stay warm - finally left my house tonight after last leaving Saturday night - still cold but at least the roads were drivable - besides, either the kids or I had to go - and since they can't drive I decided it should be me! :)

Really have enjoyed the extra time off with them - just wish it was a bit warmer so they could go out and play - they are getting a little stir crazy and they have tomarrow off too . . .


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cadillac on January 07, 2014, 10:00:30 PM
Hi my friends,

Been catching up over the last week.  I don't care what the name of the thread is - I will hunt y'all down!!

Went to the gulf coast for a week - had some work to do there.  Was dreary weather and came back to Birmingham to the COLD. 

Tonight it is 19 here and it is 19 in Banff Canada. ::MonkeyEek::

The mutts LOVE the cold.  It is the Husky in them.   They are like pups again - romping and barking outside in the cold air.  When they play, I can see their breath!

Now I am freezing on the couch, and Chubbie is laying on my feet to keep them warm.

Been reading bout all of you - prayers for each of you and your individual struggles, as we all have our own.

That's what makes this thread so cool - we can share and we can accept.

Peace out - cad and Chubbie


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 07, 2014, 10:25:06 PM
Hi my friends,

Been catching up over the last week.  I don't care what the name of the thread is - I will hunt y'all down!!

Went to the gulf coast for a week - had some work to do there.  Was dreary weather and came back to Birmingham to the COLD. 

Tonight it is 19 here and it is 19 in Banff Canada. ::MonkeyEek::

The mutts LOVE the cold.  It is the Husky in them.   They are like pups again - romping and barking outside in the cold air.  When they play, I can see their breath!

Now I am freezing on the couch, and Chubbie is laying on my feet to keep them warm.

Been reading bout all of you - prayers for each of you and your individual struggles, as we all have our own.

That's what makes this thread so cool - we can share and we can accept.

Peace out - cad and Chubbie

Caddy so good to hear from you. Glad all is going well. This cold weather is every where but West coast and the bottom half  of Florida. We have warmed up here in North Texas to a more normal temp. Glad to hear the fur babies are enjoying the weather. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 09, 2014, 12:53:01 PM
Well, the thaw is on!!!

And the pipes made it fine ;-)

It's 42º today after about 4 hours above freezing in the past 48 hours.

Calling for 70º here Saturday! WTH?

Crazy, crazy January weather.

Hope everyone endured the frigid temps okay!

TBM: You hanging in there okay?


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 09, 2014, 01:23:09 PM
Glad you made it thru the freeze Brandi with no problems. We were 42 yesterday and today suppose to be in the 50's.  Glad to see the cold gone.

How's the house deal coming along?


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 09, 2014, 02:05:19 PM
Glad you made it thru the freeze Brandi with no problems. We were 42 yesterday and today suppose to be in the 50's.  Glad to see the cold gone.

How's the house deal coming along?

Thanks, GE!

We are still pursuing the house, we really want it!

Gonna take some time though. It is bank-owned and the company they hired to sell it is nuts. They countered at a higher price the second time around than the first.

Gonna stay the course and keep working on it. We have a really good agent, and he is giving us good advice.

We really, really hope we can get it.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 09, 2014, 02:34:55 PM
Glad you made it thru the freeze Brandi with no problems. We were 42 yesterday and today suppose to be in the 50's.  Glad to see the cold gone.

How's the house deal coming along?

Thanks, GE!

We are still pursuing the house, we really want it!

Gonna take some time though. It is bank-owned and the company they hired to sell it is nuts. They countered at a higher price the second time around than the first.

Gonna stay the course and keep working on it. We have a really good agent, and he is giving us good advice.

We really, really hope we can get it.

Will keep my fingers & toes crossed for you guys.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 09, 2014, 03:58:27 PM
Well, the thaw is on!!!

And the pipes made it fine ;-)

It's 42º today after about 4 hours above freezing in the past 48 hours.

Calling for 70º here Saturday! WTH?

Crazy, crazy January weather.

Hope everyone endured the frigid temps okay!

TBM: You hanging in there okay?

I am - but it was still cold this morning taking the kids to school
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/e93ed572-e988-419c-84ab-b22724d9cd80.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/e93ed572-e988-419c-84ab-b22724d9cd80.jpg.html)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 09, 2014, 04:04:07 PM
Well, the thaw is on!!!

And the pipes made it fine ;-)

It's 42º today after about 4 hours above freezing in the past 48 hours.

Calling for 70º here Saturday! WTH?

Crazy, crazy January weather.

Hope everyone endured the frigid temps okay!

TBM: You hanging in there okay?

I am - but it was still cold this morning taking the kids to school
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/e93ed572-e988-419c-84ab-b22724d9cd80.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/e93ed572-e988-419c-84ab-b22724d9cd80.jpg.html)

OMG!!!

 ::MonkeyShocked::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: klaasend on January 09, 2014, 04:46:08 PM
I don't know how you guys that live in the cold weather do it!  I'd freeze to death!  It's 60 here and I have a sweatshirt on.  I'm so spoiled weather having lived in Southern California my entire life. 


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 09, 2014, 05:30:06 PM
I HATE the cold weather - I would rather have it 100 degrees and 100 percent humitity.  Unfortunatly, I was born here so I have lots of warm clothing!  Still hate it thought.

Along those lines, my husband had an employee in this weather that does not OWN a coat.  She is 20 and not too sharp apparently! (I love her, she is sweet). But she was running from her car to the building with just a sweater on. My sweet hubs gave her his extra coat to use. Who the heck lives in Michigan and does not own a winter coat???   ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 09, 2014, 05:38:41 PM
I HATE the cold weather - I would rather have it 100 degrees and 100 percent humitity.  Unfortunatly, I was born here so I have lots of warm clothing!  Still hate it thought.

Along those lines, my husband had an employee in this weather that does not OWN a coat.  She is 20 and not too sharp apparently! (I love her, she is sweet). But she was running from her car to the building with just a sweater on. My sweet hubs gave her his extra coat to use. Who the heck lives in Michigan and does not own a winter coat???   ::MonkeyEek::

Yikes TBM  ::MonkeyEek::  I can't imagine living any where were it gets cold without a coat. I had to take a kitty to the vet yesterday and it was in the high 30's. I had sweater, coat and gloves and boots on. Is she from there or from Calif or Florida? Glad your hubs gave her a coat.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 09, 2014, 05:41:58 PM
I don't know how you guys that live in the cold weather do it!  I'd freeze to death!  It's 60 here and I have a sweatshirt on.  I'm so spoiled weather having lived in Southern California my entire life. 

I hear you Klaas.  But it's a damp cold there. At least I think so.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 09, 2014, 05:44:17 PM
Well, the thaw is on!!!

And the pipes made it fine ;-)

It's 42º today after about 4 hours above freezing in the past 48 hours.

Calling for 70º here Saturday! WTH?

Crazy, crazy January weather.

Hope everyone endured the frigid temps okay!

TBM: You hanging in there okay?

I am - but it was still cold this morning taking the kids to school
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/e93ed572-e988-419c-84ab-b22724d9cd80.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/e93ed572-e988-419c-84ab-b22724d9cd80.jpg.html)

OMG!!!

 ::MonkeyShocked::

 ::MonkeyEek::  I wouldn't be going out tell spring ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on January 10, 2014, 10:39:14 AM
I HATE the cold weather - I would rather have it 100 degrees and 100 percent humitity.  Unfortunatly, I was born here so I have lots of warm clothing!  Still hate it thought.

Along those lines, my husband had an employee in this weather that does not OWN a coat.  She is 20 and not too sharp apparently! (I love her, she is sweet). But she was running from her car to the building with just a sweater on. My sweet hubs gave her his extra coat to use. Who the heck lives in Michigan and does not own a winter coat???   ::MonkeyEek::
TBM, I agree with you.  I rarely use the word hate, but I hate cold weather.  And I know I don't have it anywhere near as bad as the northern monkeys.  Saw on television last night that this polar vortex is causing incredible tides and waves in Europe.  Wow.  I am blessed.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cookie on January 10, 2014, 02:58:14 PM
i hate cold weather. if my kids and grand kids would move to a warmer climate, hubs and I would be gone!

in June, I get to go to Amsterdam, London and Paris on a girls trip. we are so excited. 4 of us are going.
Hubs is from Amsterdam. I am going to go to places that he used to live at as a child and where his grand parents owned a couple of businesses to take some pictures for him.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: cookie on January 10, 2014, 02:59:45 PM
^^^^ one of the businesses was a bar and the other one was a butcher shop..the butcher shop is no longer, something else is in there now and the bar is still there, as a bar...will be fun...


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: theboyzmom on January 10, 2014, 04:00:40 PM
i hate cold weather. if my kids and grand kids would move to a warmer climate, hubs and I would be gone!

in June, I get to go to Amsterdam, London and Paris on a girls trip. we are so excited. 4 of us are going.
Hubs is from Amsterdam. I am going to go to places that he used to live at as a child and where his grand parents owned a couple of businesses to take some pictures for him.


Sounds wonderful. I would love to go - any extra room in the suitcase?  ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 10, 2014, 04:29:03 PM
i hate cold weather. if my kids and grand kids would move to a warmer climate, hubs and I would be gone!

in June, I get to go to Amsterdam, London and Paris on a girls trip. we are so excited. 4 of us are going.
Hubs is from Amsterdam. I am going to go to places that he used to live at as a child and where his grand parents owned a couple of businesses to take some pictures for him.


Oh how exciting, Cookie!!!

Never been to Europe.

In fact, only been out of the states twice. Both times to Canada.

You must share pictures and highlights with us Monkeys!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 10, 2014, 08:50:33 PM
I thought these were cool. Amazing look a likes that are strangers.
 ::snipping3::

Think you're special and unique?

So did these folks, until they met Francois Brunelle.

The 62-year-old Montreal-based photographer has spent the last 12 years scouring the world for complete strangers who look alarmingly similar, according to Rex USA.

"I was inspired by 2 things," Brunelle told Rex USA. "First I used to see look-alikes all over since a very long time. Second, my own likeness with TV character Mr Bean." ::snipping3::



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/10/strangers-who-look-like-twins-im-not-a-lookalike_n_4575750.html?1389373904&ncid=webmail13


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 10, 2014, 08:53:00 PM
i hate cold weather. if my kids and grand kids would move to a warmer climate, hubs and I would be gone!

in June, I get to go to Amsterdam, London and Paris on a girls trip. we are so excited. 4 of us are going.
Hubs is from Amsterdam. I am going to go to places that he used to live at as a child and where his grand parents owned a couple of businesses to take some pictures for him.


Wow sounds like a wonderful trip.  I am with Brandi hope you share some pictures when you get back. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: MuffyBee on January 11, 2014, 08:47:40 AM
i hate cold weather. if my kids and grand kids would move to a warmer climate, hubs and I would be gone!

in June, I get to go to Amsterdam, London and Paris on a girls trip. we are so excited. 4 of us are going.
Hubs is from Amsterdam. I am going to go to places that he used to live at as a child and where his grand parents owned a couple of businesses to take some pictures for him.


Wow sounds like a wonderful trip.  I am with Brandi hope you share some pictures when you get back. ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::rhino::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: trimmonthelake on January 11, 2014, 03:04:21 PM
Hey monkeys!!!!  Hope everyone is having a great day.    ::MonkeyHeart:: ::donkey3:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Brandi on January 11, 2014, 04:01:22 PM
From one extreme to another.

Frigid cold for days on end.

Now, highs close to 70º and tornado watches!

Everyone stay safe.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 11, 2014, 04:23:33 PM
From one extreme to another.

Frigid cold for days on end.

Now, highs close to 70º and tornado watches!

Everyone stay safe.

Very strange weather. We are up there too Brandi. The sun is out and it's a beautiful day.  Yikes just read that they think by next Wed., - Friday there will be another Polar Cold hit. Not close to what the last one was but below normal cold for most of the the same area hit by the last one. Thank Goodness we are only on the edge of the cold front next week.  Hope every ones having a great week end.

Brandi be safe. Yikes I was reading about the toxic spill in West Virgina. The poor people not being able to use any water. All they can use it for is to flash their toilets.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Sister on January 11, 2014, 04:51:33 PM
i hate cold weather. if my kids and grand kids would move to a warmer climate, hubs and I would be gone!

in June, I get to go to Amsterdam, London and Paris on a girls trip. we are so excited. 4 of us are going.
Hubs is from Amsterdam. I am going to go to places that he used to live at as a child and where his grand parents owned a couple of businesses to take some pictures for him.


How exciting -- I love to travel!

Just had a real freaky storm -- this weather is really odd.  High today was 66.
Blessings to everyone.

P.S.  I like our new name -- "New Name, Same Old Place" -- that's what I think today   ::germanshep::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: 4 Donks on January 11, 2014, 09:31:11 PM
The sun finally came out today and things are drying out. No more rain until Monday so 2 day break.
Just got back from sisters' and they had a b'day dinner for me. Still cannot stand sweet things so didn't eat the cake just blew out the candles.  Got calls from cousins in Canada and friends in Florida, Ireland and Italy. Almost makes me want to travel again but with the donks and dogs no chance. Also minor detail with monthly scopes. I'll just have to ask Cookie to have extra fun for me.
Walt will be stopping by on his way from Italy to California to check up on me in person. He drives me nuts with worrying about stuff...doesn't just live for today.

Well everyone have a great weekend and those up north stay warm.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 12, 2014, 10:04:41 AM
Vote was:

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Thread name has officially changed to:  Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)

Eventually I'll drop the "new name same old place" part
::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 12, 2014, 03:00:06 PM
Okay Monkeys  I don't know what season we are suppose to be in. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Last week I was COLD had the heating blasting away. Today it's in the high 70's and have summer clothes on. ::MonkeyHaHa:: The wind is blowing so can't open the windows to much junk blowing around.

Hope all the monkeys are staying safe warm and everyones in good health. Continues Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: Green Eyes on January 12, 2014, 03:07:35 PM
The sun finally came out today and things are drying out. No more rain until Monday so 2 day break.
Just got back from sisters' and they had a b'day dinner for me. Still cannot stand sweet things so didn't eat the cake just blew out the candles.  Got calls from cousins in Canada and friends in Florida, Ireland and Italy. Almost makes me want to travel again but with the donks and dogs no chance. Also minor detail with monthly scopes. I'll just have to ask Cookie to have extra fun for me.
Walt will be stopping by on his way from Italy to California to check up on me in person. He drives me nuts with worrying about stuff...doesn't just live for today.

Well everyone have a great weekend and those up north stay warm.

Happy Late Birthday 4Donks.   
::MonkeyDance:: Sounds like you had a good time even if you didn't have any cake.  It's nice Walt worries about you. There have to be worries in the world to balance out the non worries. Have you gotten you cameras up yet?   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Tevye on January 12, 2014, 05:28:05 PM

::MonkeySkate::   ::MonkeySkate::   ::MonkeySkate::
Hey ya'll!

haven't been around much, getting used to being "prematurely retired without my permission"...but...

PAGING JSM!!! Olympics!!! Ice Skating!!! Jason Brown! Ponytail!

And of course, the usual "scandal" has broken out in the Women's Dept. US has 3 slots to fill for the Olympics, the committee picked the top 2 of the Nationals, skipped the 3rd place finisher, and chose the 4th place woman...the one whose body of work helped the US get those 3 slots.

What say you all? And CC...you don't need to tell us what you think of their costumes, WE KNOW!! ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate::

Oh, and I will read back and see how everyone is doing. Last I knew, 4donks was on the mend (you go, girl!), Trimmy's status is still unclear to me (the fo**ers, gotta catch up!) and Sister's man was too high maint. (I swear, chemo brain only gets worse the farther I get from it. My spelling is atrocious!)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 13, 2014, 06:00:53 AM

::MonkeySkate::   ::MonkeySkate::   ::MonkeySkate::
Hey ya'll!

haven't been around much, getting used to being "prematurely retired without my permission"...but...

PAGING JSM!!! Olympics!!! Ice Skating!!! Jason Brown! Ponytail!

And of course, the usual "scandal" has broken out in the Women's Dept. US has 3 slots to fill for the Olympics, the committee picked the top 2 of the Nationals, skipped the 3rd place finisher, and chose the 4th place woman...the one whose body of work helped the US get those 3 slots.

What say you all? And CC...you don't need to tell us what you think of their costumes, WE KNOW!! ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate:: ::MonkeySkate::

Oh, and I will read back and see how everyone is doing. Last I knew, 4donks was on the mend (you go, girl!), Trimmy's status is still unclear to me (the fo**ers, gotta catch up!) and Sister's man was too high maint. (I swear, chemo brain only gets worse the farther I get from it. My spelling is atrocious!)

Great to see you again!
 ::HelloKitty::
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on January 13, 2014, 02:31:10 PM
 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyDance::  Breezing through.................... 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 14, 2014, 09:12:11 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Things are about the same here.  Connie is still in the nursing home and tomorrow has an appointment with the ortho surgeon.  I will be meeting her there.  Will know how to proceed after that.  Thinking positive thoughts!

Hope all monkeys are safe and warm!

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on January 14, 2014, 01:41:17 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Things are about the same here.  Connie is still in the nursing home and tomorrow has an appointment with the ortho surgeon.  I will be meeting her there.  Will know how to proceed after that.  Thinking positive thoughts!

Hope all monkeys are safe and warm!

 ::germanshep::

I'm hoping and praying for the very best for Connie and for you too, Sister.  Lots of positive thoughts flowing!  I believe once her condition can be fully assessed, her immediate needs addressed, there can be plans laid to help with the longer term.  I'm hoping and praying there will be resources available.  Thinking of you both.   ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on January 14, 2014, 04:35:29 PM
Hi everybody! All is good here.
I am chilled today for some reason. Windy and snowy ...
Spring can't get here soon enough for me


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 14, 2014, 05:11:42 PM
Hi everybody! All is good here.
I am chilled today for some reason. Windy and snowy ...
Spring can't get here soon enough for me

Hi Cookie!

I am chilled all the time, unless it is spring or summer and I am sitting in the sun. LOL

Just a bit rainy here today, not cole enough to snow. Thank goodness.

Good to see Tevye and Trimm pop in for a hello too!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 14, 2014, 05:38:51 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 14, 2014, 05:41:25 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET!

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Click on the link below:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on January 14, 2014, 09:03:35 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::
Oh, oh Klaas.........Can hear it now................90's in January only means one thing "EarthQuake Weather"......Don't know why that saying got so popular.  Living there for over 50+ years any season was quake weather.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on January 14, 2014, 09:13:50 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::

Lucky! I love hot weather.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on January 14, 2014, 09:15:39 PM
Hi everybody! All is good here.
I am chilled today for some reason. Windy and snowy ...
Spring can't get here soon enough for me

Hi Cookie!

I am chilled all the time, unless it is spring or summer and I am sitting in the sun. LOL

Just a bit rainy here today, not cole enough to snow. Thank goodness.

Good to see Tevye and Trimm pop in for a hello too!

 ::MonkeyDance::

I am always cold unless I am in the sun too...love hot weather.

Yes it is good to see everyone stopping in...


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 14, 2014, 09:19:05 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 15, 2014, 08:08:42 AM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.

I can only dream . . . would love hot weather!

Babs, good to see you!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on January 15, 2014, 01:17:23 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.

I can only dream . . . would love hot weather!

Babs, good to see you!
Hi sister, I'm always around, just keep myself out of trouble by just reading.

Hubby is in the mid stages of dementia and having a rough time right now, don't know how much longer I will be able to deal with it, I'm not a very patient person.  I guess its just a little too soon after having had to deal with my dad a little over 3 years ago and knowing the outcome is quite wearing..  He's not in the best of health and not much in the way of help in my small town.  Take it a day at a time, about all we can do as so many of us are dealing with our loved ones with issues these days!

Anyway on a brighter note, like our new name in here but I do miss JSM.  Leastwise we live close enough to have spent some memorable time with her and CC personally.  Weather has been so undesirable this past year is hard to plan a get-together.  Hopefully when they finally finish all the road construction and get our highways back to driveable conditions GE and I may be able to venture over their way........I know I'm only talking 40 miles but to us old lazy gals feels like a road trip!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 15, 2014, 05:21:55 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.

I can only dream . . . would love hot weather!

Babs, good to see you!
Hi sister, I'm always around, just keep myself out of trouble by just reading.

Hubby is in the mid stages of dementia and having a rough time right now, don't know how much longer I will be able to deal with it, I'm not a very patient person.  I guess its just a little too soon after having had to deal with my dad a little over 3 years ago and knowing the outcome is quite wearing..  He's not in the best of health and not much in the way of help in my small town.  Take it a day at a time, about all we can do as so many of us are dealing with our loved ones with issues these days!

Anyway on a brighter note, like our new name in here but I do miss JSM.  Leastwise we live close enough to have spent some memorable time with her and CC personally.  Weather has been so undesirable this past year is hard to plan a get-together.  Hopefully when they finally finish all the road construction and get our highways back to driveable conditions GE and I may be able to venture over their way........I know I'm only talking 40 miles but to us old lazy gals feels like a road trip!

Having some serious computer problems here.

I just typed out a long reply to this post, Babs, but my pc rebooted itself while I was writing it and I lost everything.

So I am just going to tell you how sorry I am that your husband is suffering with dementia.

I know it is so very hard on you and him. So very hard.

My heart and thoughts go out to you and I really hope you can find some support.

I'll post more if/when my pc gets fixed.

 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 15, 2014, 07:40:08 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.

I can only dream . . . would love hot weather!

Babs, good to see you!
Hi sister, I'm always around, just keep myself out of trouble by just reading.

Hubby is in the mid stages of dementia and having a rough time right now, don't know how much longer I will be able to deal with it, I'm not a very patient person.  I guess its just a little too soon after having had to deal with my dad a little over 3 years ago and knowing the outcome is quite wearing..  He's not in the best of health and not much in the way of help in my small town.  Take it a day at a time, about all we can do as so many of us are dealing with our loved ones with issues these days!

Anyway on a brighter note, like our new name in here but I do miss JSM.  Leastwise we live close enough to have spent some memorable time with her and CC personally.  Weather has been so undesirable this past year is hard to plan a get-together.  Hopefully when they finally finish all the road construction and get our highways back to driveable conditions GE and I may be able to venture over their way........I know I'm only talking 40 miles but to us old lazy gals feels like a road trip!

One Day at a time Babs. That's all any of us can do. You know I am only a phone call away. Are you saying we are getting old?  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Any more anything more than 10 miles is a road trip. Just got to looking and hubs eye appointment is almost here again. And it does feel like a road trip bye the time we get home. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on January 15, 2014, 08:08:15 PM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.

I can only dream . . . would love hot weather!

Babs, good to see you!
Hi sister, I'm always around, just keep myself out of trouble by just reading.

Hubby is in the mid stages of dementia and having a rough time right now, don't know how much longer I will be able to deal with it, I'm not a very patient person.  I guess its just a little too soon after having had to deal with my dad a little over 3 years ago and knowing the outcome is quite wearing..  He's not in the best of health and not much in the way of help in my small town.  Take it a day at a time, about all we can do as so many of us are dealing with our loved ones with issues these days!

Anyway on a brighter note, like our new name in here but I do miss JSM.  Leastwise we live close enough to have spent some memorable time with her and CC personally.  Weather has been so undesirable this past year is hard to plan a get-together.  Hopefully when they finally finish all the road construction and get our highways back to driveable conditions GE and I may be able to venture over their way........I know I'm only talking 40 miles but to us old lazy gals feels like a road trip!

One Day at a time Babs. That's all any of us can do. You know I am only a phone call away. Are you saying we are getting old?  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Any more anything more than 10 miles is a road trip. Just got to looking and hubs eye appointment is almost here again. And it does feel like a road trip bye the time we get home. ::MonkeyHaHa::
Got that right GE.......Just thinking about it, except for my couple of 20 mile runs to your house I haven't even been out of my little burg in over a year.....Thankgoodness for Wally World up the street or we'd really be in sad shape.

Thankyou Brandi for the kind words, at least after having to deal with my dad I have the basics down on recognizing the ups and downs with this terrible disease.  Thankfully dad had a really great shrink that helped me more than he could my dad.  Not saying I ever got to the point that I could cope with dad but at least I knew what was happening to him.  Hubs is another story altogether...........One day at a time..........for sure GE........


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 15, 2014, 11:50:55 PM
Klaas, how long is that poll thingy gonna be at the top of the page? ;-)


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 16, 2014, 08:29:37 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

A visit to a warm climate would be most welcome.  We experienced a five day power failure from a huge ice storm Christmas week and this morning temp. is -21 c.  Had enough of winter already.  Blech!

Keep warm friends.
  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked::  ::MonkeyShocked:: Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would freeze Hope you have a fireplace.   ::canadaflag2::

No Fireplace.  Friends that had them faired much better.  A lovely neighbor of ours got a generator in the last two days and shared it with us.  Saved our bacon as households went down by the fifth day to -1 to -4 c.

Hubs is researching generators and we will be prepared if it ever happens again.

How on earth do you keep your pipes from freezing with no heat source?

How nice you got use of a generator in the last two days!

If you all lose power very often, a generator is a good investment.

Hi Brandi.  We had hot water throughout the power outage.  We have a gas water heater.
Other folks I know who left their homes, drained their water pipes.

-23c tomorrow morning and I have an appointment. Darn! 

Can,

So glad your pipes did not freeze.

Worried about ours freezing and we have full power and heat in the house. It's just so frigid cold, 10ºF right now, and not getting above freezing for about 36 hours.

I lived in the country years ago with pipes in the exterior walls and they froze so many times. Burst also. I used to stay up all night to flush the toilet and try to keep the water running.

Guess all that just made me a little gun shy when it comes to really cold weather and pipes freezing.

You have my sympathy for having to go out in the frigid cold tomorrow! Bundle up.


I see why you're gun shy.  Aren't you gad you're not living in that country home now.  We watch our son's cottage for same thing, though hubs takes measures to prevent it.  So far, so good.

Our temps have come down now, thank goodness.


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 16, 2014, 08:35:06 AM
Hi my friends,

Been catching up over the last week.  I don't care what the name of the thread is - I will hunt y'all down!!

Went to the gulf coast for a week - had some work to do there.  Was dreary weather and came back to Birmingham to the COLD. 

Tonight it is 19 here and it is 19 in Banff Canada. ::MonkeyEek::

The mutts LOVE the cold.  It is the Husky in them.   They are like pups again - romping and barking outside in the cold air.  When they play, I can see their breath!

Now I am freezing on the couch, and Chubbie is laying on my feet to keep them warm.

Been reading bout all of you - prayers for each of you and your individual struggles, as we all have our own.

That's what makes this thread so cool - we can share and we can accept.

Peace out - cad and Chubbie

Hi Cadi.  Have a great niece that moved to Banff  recently.  She's having a ball on the slopes.  Oh to be young ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: MONKEY LOUNGE CHAT ROOM - New Name Same Old Place
Post by: can on January 16, 2014, 08:36:49 AM
Hey monkeys!!!!  Hope everyone is having a great day.    ::MonkeyHeart:: ::donkey3:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyBike::

ditto   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 16, 2014, 08:38:03 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Things are about the same here.  Connie is still in the nursing home and tomorrow has an appointment with the ortho surgeon.  I will be meeting her there.  Will know how to proceed after that.  Thinking positive thoughts!

Hope all monkeys are safe and warm!

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 16, 2014, 08:49:52 AM
Wish I was chilled - mid January and it's 93 degrees here in Southern California.  ::MonkeyEek::


 ::MonkeyHaHa::  I know my bothers made sure I knew what the weather was out there.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Got calls from both of them today.

I can only dream . . . would love hot weather!

Babs, good to see you!
Hi sister, I'm always around, just keep myself out of trouble by just reading.

Hubby is in the mid stages of dementia and having a rough time right now, don't know how much longer I will be able to deal with it, I'm not a very patient person.  I guess its just a little too soon after having had to deal with my dad a little over 3 years ago and knowing the outcome is quite wearing..  He's not in the best of health and not much in the way of help in my small town.  Take it a day at a time, about all we can do as so many of us are dealing with our loved ones with issues these days!

Anyway on a brighter note, like our new name in here but I do miss JSM.  Leastwise we live close enough to have spent some memorable time with her and CC personally.  Weather has been so undesirable this past year is hard to plan a get-together.  Hopefully when they finally finish all the road construction and get our highways back to driveable conditions GE and I may be able to venture over their way........I know I'm only talking 40 miles but to us old lazy gals feels like a road trip!

I hear you on the road trip.  About to leave for one now, to pick up my Mom and bring her here to spend the night, after a visit to her husband at the nursing home. 

My thoughts are with you as you journey through the caregiving process, once again. 
Do you have any avenues that you haven't explored yet, as to support in your area?
 ::MonkeyAngel:: :smt054 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 16, 2014, 08:53:27 AM
Morning Monkeys!  Wishing you all a good day.

Cookie - hi - great news about your trip. 

Bearly - How are you?  Miss you!  xoxo

JSM - You are in my prayers Sweetie! xoxo


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 16, 2014, 09:00:44 AM
Klaas, how long is that poll thingy gonna be at the top of the page? ;-)

Just removed it, sorry  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on January 16, 2014, 10:17:06 AM
Hi everybody? Hope all is good!
Thinking of all of you going thru tough times.... "teddybear2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 16, 2014, 11:06:51 AM
Well, well.

Woke up to our first snowfall on the ground. Unexpected.

Had a little rain last night, apparently it turned to snow while I slept.

Very pretty.

Ordered new ram for my pc, after a bunch of testing and diagnosing the past couple of days, we have determined one of my memory sticks is faulty. Hope that is all it is. Been getting some nasty messages from windows when pc shuts down out of nowhere!

Fingers crossed that the new ram will solve this problem.

Still working on the house deal. It's grueling waiting.

Good to see you, Can. And all the posters here!

Bearly, where have you been?!?

Thanks for removing the poll, Klaas!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 17, 2014, 08:19:32 AM
Good morning,
 ::germanshep::
Just wanted to give you an update following Connie's appointment with the surgeon.

    First, the funny part.  We were there so long the nursing home thought I had taken off with her!  Sent folks to find her and bring her back.  Too funny!  At least, I didn't have to call and get them to come and get her. lol  (thank goodness the nursing home cares!)

    The cast she had on was a soft cast -- layers and layers and layers of soft fibers covered by an ace bandage.  She has incisions going up each side of her leg (from the ankle) about 5" each.  They removed the stitches (ouch!) and taped the incision sites, took an x-ray or two, and has now put her in a hard cast (she picked purple).  Not a walking cast, but a hard cast so the bones can start mending.  This will be on for 4 weeks, then another appointment, more x-rays, and if all goes well, a walking cast.  No bathes, etc., must keep it elevated much higher (her foot was still quite swollen).  All in all a good report.

    I wanted to make sure Dr. Huber was on the same page about Connie being able to return home.  He is.  That might not happen right away, but that is the goal we are all working on.

    In the meantime, I've got paperwork to do for her as Medicare will pay 100% for the first 20 days and then it drops to 80%.  The room she is in would be a little over $200 a day for the 20% (she is in a semi-private).  To go back into a ward (with 5 other people) would be about a $150 a day.  Lot of thinking, planning and praying needs to happen.

    Guess that's all for now.

 "teddybear2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 17, 2014, 10:24:12 AM
Good morning,
 ::germanshep::
Just wanted to give you an update following Connie's appointment with the surgeon.

    First, the funny part.  We were there so long the nursing home thought I had taken off with her!  Sent folks to find her and bring her back.  Too funny!  At least, I didn't have to call and get them to come and get her. lol  (thank goodness the nursing home cares!)

    The cast she had on was a soft cast -- layers and layers and layers of soft fibers covered by an ace bandage.  She has incisions going up each side of her leg (from the ankle) about 5" each.  They removed the stitches (ouch!) and taped the incision sites, took an x-ray or two, and has now put her in a hard cast (she picked purple).  Not a walking cast, but a hard cast so the bones can start mending.  This will be on for 4 weeks, then another appointment, more x-rays, and if all goes well, a walking cast.  No bathes, etc., must keep it elevated much higher (her foot was still quite swollen).  All in all a good report.

    I wanted to make sure Dr. Huber was on the same page about Connie being able to return home.  He is.  That might not happen right away, but that is the goal we are all working on.

    In the meantime, I've got paperwork to do for her as Medicare will pay 100% for the first 20 days and then it drops to 80%.  The room she is in would be a little over $200 a day for the 20% (she is in a semi-private).  To go back into a ward (with 5 other people) would be about a $150 a day.  Lot of thinking, planning and praying needs to happen.

    Guess that's all for now.

 "teddybear2::

I am so glad you found a doctor that is thinking the same way you are!  That will give so much hope and incentive to her.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on January 17, 2014, 10:47:46 AM
 ::MonkeyHeart::   ::MonkeyDebonaire::
Charlie Brown Medley - ThePianoGuys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyPDQpel8bI


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 17, 2014, 12:39:07 PM
Sister,

Sounds like very good news about Connie.

A walking cast! (So she can walk again.) Yay!

Goal for her to come home! Super Yay!

Financial stuff ... not a Yay for that. A pain in the butt for that.

But all in all, sounds real good, and as Green Eyes said, a great incentive for Connie to keep her thinking positively!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 18, 2014, 06:14:53 AM
Good Morning Monkeys! 

Sister, thank you for the update on Connie.  Glad her doctor is on the same page as the rest of the family and Connie can hold on to the hope she will return home in time.

Update on my brother.  He had one of the kidney tubes and bag removed.  They were unable to remove the bag for the right kidney, but have not ruled out possibility in the future. 
Also the right lung tumour is growing slowly, and he can have the surgery when he is ready.  No urgency as it is slow growing.  Not bad for a guy that was told he had 2 - 4 months last July and was encouraged by fam. doctor and urologist to let nature takes it's course.  He went for the 5% chance at life and he conquered.  Hallelujah!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 18, 2014, 09:07:46 AM
Good Morning Monkeys! 

Sister, thank you for the update on Connie.  Glad her doctor is on the same page as the rest of the family and Connie can hold on to the hope she will return home in time.

Update on my brother.  He had one of the kidney tubes and bag removed.  They were unable to remove the bag for the right kidney, but have not ruled out possibility in the future. 
Also the right lung tumour is growing slowly, and he can have the surgery when he is ready.  No urgency as it is slow growing.  Not bad for a guy that was told he had 2 - 4 months last July and was encouraged by fam. doctor and urologist to let nature takes it's course.  He went for the 5% chance at life and he conquered.  Hallelujah!

Oh can! such great news!
I know the doctors do the best they can, but faith and hope play important roles as well!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on January 19, 2014, 01:25:45 PM
JSM   ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyHeart::
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/9840_245918485583564_938219080_n.jpg)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 20, 2014, 09:47:45 AM
Sister,

Sounds like very good news about Connie.

A walking cast! (So she can walk again.) Yay!

Goal for her to come home! Super Yay!

Financial stuff ... not a Yay for that. A pain in the butt for that.

But all in all, sounds real good, and as Green Eyes said, a great incentive for Connie to keep her thinking positively!

 ::MonkeyDance::

Thanks Brandi,
Yes, in about 4 weeks hopefully a walking cast.
Headed to the nursing home this morning -- looks like we might be getting some snow.
Blessings.
 ::bemine::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 20, 2014, 06:51:49 PM
Yes indeed.

Snow on the way for us, too.

Calling for 8" tomorrow.

And cold temps to boot! Falling below freezing here tomorrow and not getting above freezing until Saturday!

That's one heck of a long time to be below freezing for us here in VA. Oh, and very windy too.

Stay safe and warm, everyone in the path of this one.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 21, 2014, 10:05:04 AM
Yes indeed.

Snow on the way for us, too.

Calling for 8" tomorrow.

And cold temps to boot! Falling below freezing here tomorrow and not getting above freezing until Saturday!

That's one heck of a long time to be below freezing for us here in VA. Oh, and very windy too.

Stay safe and warm, everyone in the path of this one.

 ::MonkeySkate::   ::MonkeySkate::   ::MonkeySkate::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 21, 2014, 09:56:13 PM
Green Eyes, you doing okay?

Seems it's been awhile since you last posted.

Snowing here and 20º right now, going down to 8º tonight. 7º on Wed and Thursday nights.

Way too cold for Virginia. LOL

They say it will get above freezing for a while on Saturday.

Brrrrrrrrr.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 22, 2014, 01:34:07 AM
Good morning,
 ::germanshep::
Just wanted to give you an update following Connie's appointment with the surgeon.

    First, the funny part.  We were there so long the nursing home thought I had taken off with her!  Sent folks to find her and bring her back.  Too funny!  At least, I didn't have to call and get them to come and get her. lol  (thank goodness the nursing home cares!)

    The cast she had on was a soft cast -- layers and layers and layers of soft fibers covered by an ace bandage.  She has incisions going up each side of her leg (from the ankle) about 5" each.  They removed the stitches (ouch!) and taped the incision sites, took an x-ray or two, and has now put her in a hard cast (she picked purple).  Not a walking cast, but a hard cast so the bones can start mending.  This will be on for 4 weeks, then another appointment, more x-rays, and if all goes well, a walking cast.  No bathes, etc., must keep it elevated much higher (her foot was still quite swollen).  All in all a good report.

    I wanted to make sure Dr. Huber was on the same page about Connie being able to return home.  He is.  That might not happen right away, but that is the goal we are all working on.

    In the meantime, I've got paperwork to do for her as Medicare will pay 100% for the first 20 days and then it drops to 80%.  The room she is in would be a little over $200 a day for the 20% (she is in a semi-private).  To go back into a ward (with 5 other people) would be about a $150 a day.  Lot of thinking, planning and praying needs to happen.

    Guess that's all for now.

 "teddybear2::

Prayers it all works out for Connie. So glad you and the doctor are on the same page.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 22, 2014, 01:35:46 AM
Yes indeed.

Snow on the way for us, too.

Calling for 8" tomorrow.

And cold temps to boot! Falling below freezing here tomorrow and not getting above freezing until Saturday!

That's one heck of a long time to be below freezing for us here in VA. Oh, and very windy too.

Stay safe and warm, everyone in the path of this one.

Stay safe & warm Brandi. It's going to be another cold one for sure.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 22, 2014, 01:45:16 AM
Green Eyes, you doing okay?

Seems it's been awhile since you last posted.

Snowing here and 20º right now, going down to 8º tonight. 7º on Wed and Thursday nights.

Way too cold for Virginia. LOL

They say it will get above freezing for a while on Saturday.

Brrrrrrrrr.

Thanks for asking Brandi ::MonkeyKiss:: I am fine just had a couple busy days. And for what ever reason I was logged out on SM. I was just to wiped out to do much of any thing.

Hope you are staying warm with this new cold front. We are suppose to drop down tomorrow night and stay that way for a couple days. To think this week end it was 70 and beautiful.  I took in 3 more cats to get them fixed. Hows the house project doing?



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 22, 2014, 06:43:31 AM
Good Morning Monkey friends. Hope all of you are staying warm. We are ready for the next polar vortex - pretty name for a wicked creature! It is only 9 below right now - supposed to be going even lower with winds. BBUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRR!  Can not wait for spring (well, I guess I do not have much choice but if I did . . .)

Prayers for everyone that needs them.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 22, 2014, 10:10:36 AM
Good Morning Monkey friends. Hope all of you are staying warm. We are ready for the next polar vortex - pretty name for a wicked creature! It is only 9 below right now - supposed to be going even lower with winds. BBUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRR!  Can not wait for spring (well, I guess I do not have much choice but if I did . . .)

Prayers for everyone that needs them.

ditto - except Belle just loves, I mean loves, the snow!  She is so fun to watch!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 22, 2014, 02:17:07 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

To all the Monkeys in the path of this new deep freeze   ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 22, 2014, 03:09:34 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

To all the Monkeys in the path of this new deep freeze   ::MonkeyHeart::

Good to see you, Green Eyes!

I understand that being busy with real life can take a toll on posting here.

You take care and know you and your friends have my good thoughts and well wishes.

 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 22, 2014, 03:25:26 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

To all the Monkeys in the path of this new deep freeze   ::MonkeyHeart::

Good to see you, Green Eyes!

I understand that being busy with real life can take a toll on posting here.

You take care and know you and your friends have my good thoughts and well wishes.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank You Brandi  ::MonkeyHeart::  How are you doing with the cold back there?  I know I am crazy but wish we would get some snow. In my defense when we get snow here it usually only stays around for a few days. And it's never more than a foot.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I just recently received copies of my Great Grandfathers journals from 1935 - 1939 . At this time he was in Montana. He talks about it being -34 etc. And how the weather was getting weird going from above freezing to below in a day etc. I thought gee that sounds familiar.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 22, 2014, 04:24:03 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

To all the Monkeys in the path of this new deep freeze   ::MonkeyHeart::

Good to see you, Green Eyes!

I understand that being busy with real life can take a toll on posting here.

You take care and know you and your friends have my good thoughts and well wishes.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank You Brandi  ::MonkeyHeart::  How are you doing with the cold back there?  I know I am crazy but wish we would get some snow. In my defense when we get snow here it usually only stays around for a few days. And it's never more than a foot.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I just recently received copies of my Great Grandfathers journals from 1935 - 1939 . At this time he was in Montana. He talks about it being -34 etc. And how the weather was getting weird going from above freezing to below in a day etc. I thought gee that sounds familiar.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Interesting about your GGF.

Seems what's old is new again.

And the cycle continues.

Now that is making me feel so old.

 ::MonkeyTongue::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 22, 2014, 05:40:12 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

To all the Monkeys in the path of this new deep freeze   ::MonkeyHeart::

Good to see you, Green Eyes!

I understand that being busy with real life can take a toll on posting here.

You take care and know you and your friends have my good thoughts and well wishes.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank You Brandi  ::MonkeyHeart::  How are you doing with the cold back there?  I know I am crazy but wish we would get some snow. In my defense when we get snow here it usually only stays around for a few days. And it's never more than a foot.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I just recently received copies of my Great Grandfathers journals from 1935 - 1939 . At this time he was in Montana. He talks about it being -34 etc. And how the weather was getting weird going from above freezing to below in a day etc. I thought gee that sounds familiar.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Interesting about your GGF.

Seems what's old is new again.

And the cycle continues.

Now that is making me feel so old.

 ::MonkeyTongue::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: You and me both Brandi ::MonkeyHaHa:: After reading his journals it really hit home how things really haven't changed. Just different people and times. But the basic stuff is the same.  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 23, 2014, 12:20:56 AM
Can I was just reading your area of Canada was hit hard again from this new cold front. Just checking to make sure you and your family are okay.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on January 24, 2014, 11:13:48 AM
Won't get above freezing today. The weekend looks a lot better. The gate across the driveway was frozen in place and it took me an hour to get it opened. The motor worked but the wheel was frozen to the ground and I had to get a shovel and dig around and under it to free it up. Not my favorite thing. ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope everyone gets a reprieve from freezing weather before the next front arrives.  ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 24, 2014, 11:43:37 AM
Won't get above freezing today. The weekend looks a lot better. The gate across the driveway was frozen in place and it took me an hour to get it opened. The motor worked but the wheel was frozen to the ground and I had to get a shovel and dig around and under it to free it up. Not my favorite thing. ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope everyone gets a reprieve from freezing weather before the next front arrives.  ::donkey3::

It's amazing the things that freeze when we have really cold weather! Glad you got free.

It hasn't been even near, let alone above freezing since around noon on Tuesday here. Been down in the single digits at night and only the teens and low 20s during the day. It's 18º now, with the sun shining!

They are promising it will be 34º sometime tomorrow.

So hard on the furnace, running all the time.

Been feeding the birds. There is still snow on the ground. Kids have been out of school every day this week.

I hope everyone is doing okay during this crazy cold.

4 Donks, "the next front?" Say it aint so!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on January 24, 2014, 06:07:16 PM
Won't get above freezing today. The weekend looks a lot better. The gate across the driveway was frozen in place and it took me an hour to get it opened. The motor worked but the wheel was frozen to the ground and I had to get a shovel and dig around and under it to free it up. Not my favorite thing. ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope everyone gets a reprieve from freezing weather before the next front arrives.  ::donkey3::

It's amazing the things that freeze when we have really cold weather! Glad you got free.

It hasn't been even near, let alone above freezing since around noon on Tuesday here. Been down in the single digits at night and only the teens and low 20s during the day. It's 18º now, with the sun shining!

They are promising it will be 34º sometime tomorrow.

So hard on the furnace, running all the time.

Been feeding the birds. There is still snow on the ground. Kids have been out of school every day this week.

I hope everyone is doing okay during this crazy cold.

4 Donks, "the next front?" Say it aint so!

http://www.myfoxal.com/story/24541265/65-hours-of-sub-freezing-temps-possible-next-week


 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 24, 2014, 08:07:35 PM
Won't get above freezing today. The weekend looks a lot better. The gate across the driveway was frozen in place and it took me an hour to get it opened. The motor worked but the wheel was frozen to the ground and I had to get a shovel and dig around and under it to free it up. Not my favorite thing. ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope everyone gets a reprieve from freezing weather before the next front arrives.  ::donkey3::

It's amazing the things that freeze when we have really cold weather! Glad you got free.

It hasn't been even near, let alone above freezing since around noon on Tuesday here. Been down in the single digits at night and only the teens and low 20s during the day. It's 18º now, with the sun shining!

They are promising it will be 34º sometime tomorrow.

So hard on the furnace, running all the time.

Been feeding the birds. There is still snow on the ground. Kids have been out of school every day this week.

I hope everyone is doing okay during this crazy cold.

4 Donks, "the next front?" Say it aint so!

http://www.myfoxal.com/story/24541265/65-hours-of-sub-freezing-temps-possible-next-week


 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



From that article: "Hopefully you are prepared to continue to protect your pipes, loved ones, pets and have a way to safely stay warm. "

Yes, indeedy.

Looks like we, too will be in for all those hours (days and nights) of sub-freezing temps. UGH.

Thought we were just about out of the woods. Waiting for tomorrow to finally get above freezing. Been about 84 hours below freezing this week.

Come on Spring!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 25, 2014, 02:41:09 PM
we are having a few more snow flakes . . .

 ::MonkeySkate::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Shell on January 25, 2014, 03:48:22 PM
  "teddybear2:: We moved a couple of years ago (has it been that long?!) and I forgot my PW. Yesterday it popped into my head so I can get back on here now and then. I hope everything is going well with everyone xoxo


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 25, 2014, 04:51:31 PM
  "teddybear2:: We moved a couple of years ago (has it been that long?!) and I forgot my PW. Yesterday it popped into my head so I can get back on here now and then. I hope everything is going well with everyone xoxo

Hi Shell great hearing from you. Gee how time flies by any more. Hope you and the family are doing okay. Now that you remembered your pass word don't be a stranger.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 25, 2014, 04:59:48 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all in need. Yikes I read your post 4Donks. It is going to be cold winter for most of us this year. Although we aren't any where close to being as cold as most of you. Everyone stay safe & warm.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on January 25, 2014, 05:21:03 PM
  "teddybear2:: We moved a couple of years ago (has it been that long?!) and I forgot my PW. Yesterday it popped into my head so I can get back on here now and then. I hope everything is going well with everyone xoxo

Welcome back shell!   :smt006   ::bee::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 25, 2014, 06:57:33 PM
  "teddybear2:: We moved a couple of years ago (has it been that long?!) and I forgot my PW. Yesterday it popped into my head so I can get back on here now and then. I hope everything is going well with everyone xoxo

Good to see you Shell.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 26, 2014, 02:05:43 PM
  "teddybear2:: We moved a couple of years ago (has it been that long?!) and I forgot my PW. Yesterday it popped into my head so I can get back on here now and then. I hope everything is going well with everyone xoxo

Shell - good to see you!  Next time if you forget, you can always email me and I'll get you a temp one.  smklaas@hotmail.com

Glad you were able to get back in!  Stop by more often!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 26, 2014, 04:33:33 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Hope everyone's doing well. We are having a beautiful day here. Trying to get some house work done.  ::MonkeyNoNo:: Have oldest grand daughter & youngest grandson here with me. So really not getting much done.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 27, 2014, 08:50:32 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::bemine::
Well, today is my day off  --lol -- headed later to the nursing home to see Connie.  She was crying on the phone yesterday.  I know she must be tired just laying in bed so much and wants to go home.  Will take her some cappacinuo (sp) that always makes us feel better.

Wanted to thank everyone for lighting candles for Connie.  It means so much to me.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on January 27, 2014, 04:25:55 PM
Hi everybody! Sooooo cold here. We have had the worst winter this year! I hate the cold. School cancelled today and tomorrow. I can not imagine a little kid standing outside waiting for a bus in this wind chill!
Read all your posts. Things are looking up for some of u it sounds like. Great news.
Stay warm friends.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 28, 2014, 02:32:30 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::bemine::
Well, today is my day off  --lol -- headed later to the nursing home to see Connie.  She was crying on the phone yesterday.  I know she must be tired just laying in bed so much and wants to go home.  Will take her some cappacinuo (sp) that always makes us feel better.

Wanted to thank everyone for lighting candles for Connie.  It means so much to me.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Hope you had a good day off yesterday Sister and your visit with Connie went well. As cold as it has been the cappuccino tasted great.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 28, 2014, 02:39:55 PM
Hi everybody! Sooooo cold here. We have had the worst winter this year! I hate the cold. School cancelled today and tomorrow. I can not imagine a little kid standing outside waiting for a bus in this wind chill!
Read all your posts. Things are looking up for some of u it sounds like. Great news.
Stay warm friends.


Hi Cookie,  It's been a whooper of a winter so far. Hope you are staying safe & warm. Hoping everyone gets a break soon from this deep freeze.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 28, 2014, 02:51:42 PM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 28, 2014, 04:21:56 PM
Hi everybody! Sooooo cold here. We have had the worst winter this year! I hate the cold. School cancelled today and tomorrow. I can not imagine a little kid standing outside waiting for a bus in this wind chill!
Read all your posts. Things are looking up for some of u it sounds like. Great news.
Stay warm friends.

"All told, about 140 million people in 34 states are under some sort of winter weather warning or advisory, from snow and ice to bitterly cold wind chills," according to CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller.

That's a LOT of people. And I know a LOT of us monkeys are affected too.

BRRRRRRRRRR.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 28, 2014, 04:26:31 PM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Staying warm so far. And pipes not frozen. Got electricity bill yesterday, it's the highest we have ever had in our 14 years living in this house! LOL

Brandi had a bad day 2 days ago. We are not sure what was ailing her, but yesterday she seemed a bit better, and today, almost back to her old self.

Oh, she loved the snow! Seemed to invigorate her. She came in one time with snow on her nose, looked so cute! Calling for more snow today/tonight. I think she is up to enjoying it again!

Thanks for asking, Green Eyes.

Stay warm and safe!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on January 28, 2014, 05:30:28 PM
They forecast a "light" dusting of snow with highs in the upper 20s. WRONG!!  It snowed for 7 hrs and never got out of the teens. No snow or ice removal on secondary roads even the interstate was closed down for awhile. Will be staying home for the next couple days. Brandi I can just imagine my power bill. Hope everyone stays warm and off the roads.  ::jeep3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 28, 2014, 06:40:14 PM
They forecast a "light" dusting of snow with highs in the upper 20s. WRONG!!  It snowed for 7 hrs and never got out of the teens. No snow or ice removal on secondary roads even the interstate was closed down for awhile. Will be staying home for the next couple days. Brandi I can just imagine my power bill. Hope everyone stays warm and off the roads.  ::jeep3::

I worry about you and the donks and dogs staying warm in this frigid weather. I know they are in good hands, but Mother Nature has not been nice to your area lately.

Keep safe. And warm.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 28, 2014, 06:48:17 PM
They forecast a "light" dusting of snow with highs in the upper 20s. WRONG!!  It snowed for 7 hrs and never got out of the teens. No snow or ice removal on secondary roads even the interstate was closed down for awhile. Will be staying home for the next couple days. Brandi I can just imagine my power bill. Hope everyone stays warm and off the roads.  ::jeep3::

I worry about you and the donks and dogs staying warm in this frigid weather. I know they are in good hands, but Mother Nature has not been nice to your area lately.

Keep safe. And warm.

Me too ! ::rhino::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 28, 2014, 06:57:42 PM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Staying warm so far. And pipes not frozen. Got electricity bill yesterday, it's the highest we have ever had in our 14 years living in this house! LOL

Brandi had a bad day 2 days ago. We are not sure what was ailing her, but yesterday she seemed a bit better, and today, almost back to her old self.

Oh, she loved the snow! Seemed to invigorate her. She came in one time with snow on her nose, looked so cute! Calling for more snow today/tonight. I think she is up to enjoying it again!

Thanks for asking, Green Eyes.

Stay warm and safe!

Glad you all are doing well. With as cold as it's been this year I am sure every ones heating bill is going to be high. Sure hope this cold snap ends soon to more normal cold for every one. We are cold for here but nothing like the rest of the monkeys.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 28, 2014, 08:41:27 PM
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Click on the link below:

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 28, 2014, 08:41:47 PM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

We are FROZEN. Kids were off today and but looks like we are back tomarrow. I love the extra time but am ready to have some peace and quiet around here. Supposed to get to the 20's on Thursday - guess I am going to go and get the swim suits out!   ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on January 29, 2014, 02:44:07 AM
Be safe monkeys.It is pretty cold here,and the roads are slick. 
4Donks,be safe!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 29, 2014, 05:16:20 AM
Be safe monkeys.It is pretty cold here,and the roads are slick. 
4Donks,be safe!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Trimm hope you are safe & warm. Hope you aren't having to drive on the icy roads. Prayers for all Monkeys during this awful cold hitting every body. Saw were Florida got snow yesterday. Hope Island Monkey is okay. My niece and her family are getting hit with the cold snow & ice in Georgia.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2014, 05:20:35 AM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

GE - Thanks for asking.  Guess I could say we are coooooold and weary of the extreme temperatures. 
Plan all but the most necessary outings on the weather report.

Son is hoping to spend three or four days with us toward the end of next month.  (fingers crossed)  Hoping his trip will fall around the time of my Mom's 93rd birthday.   ::monkeywine2::

How are you doing?   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 29, 2014, 05:23:04 AM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

We are FROZEN. Kids were off today and but looks like we are back tomarrow. I love the extra time but am ready to have some peace and quiet around here. Supposed to get to the 20's on Thursday - guess I am going to go and get the swim suits out!   ::MonkeyDevil::

I know it gets cold back there but this seems to be harder than normal. Glad you guys are hanging in there. Hubs is from there and he remembers it being 34 below as a kid. having spent most of my life in California I get cold just reading those temps. But can you imagine way back before there were heaters etc. how cold people were. brrrrrrrrr just thinking about it.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2014, 05:23:27 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::bemine::
Well, today is my day off  --lol -- headed later to the nursing home to see Connie.  She was crying on the phone yesterday.  I know she must be tired just laying in bed so much and wants to go home.  Will take her some cappacinuo (sp) that always makes us feel better.

Wanted to thank everyone for lighting candles for Connie.  It means so much to me.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Blessing to you Sister, and to your sis.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 29, 2014, 05:30:04 AM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

GE - Thanks for asking.  Guess I could say we are coooooold and weary of the extreme temperatures. 
Plan all but the most necessary outings on the weather report.

Son is hoping to spend three or four days with us toward the end of next month.  (fingers crossed)  Hoping his trip will fall around the time of my Mom's 93rd birthday.   ::monkeywine2::

How are you doing?   ::MonkeyAngel::


So happy to hear from you Can. I would be weary of them too. How wonderful your son is coming for a visit. That would be wonderful if he could be there for his grandmothers 93rd birthday.

Take Care  ::MonkeyAngel::

I am doing okay. Having a sleepless night in Texas ::MonkeyHaHa:: But that's nothing new for me. I will just sleep later in the day. Don't have anything planned. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2014, 05:33:50 AM
Good morning Monkeys.

Shell - Glad you found your way back.   ::MonkeyCheer4::

JSM - prayers continue.  xoxo

Bearly -  hope you check in soon. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2014, 05:58:08 AM
4Donks .....How are you & all the fur babies doing with all this cold weather? Hope all is going well. Did you get your cameras up yet? Or has it been to cold for the guy to come out to hook them up?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Caddy...... Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope every things going okay.

Can..... how are you and the family? I know your area has been hit hard with this deep freeze.

Brandi..... how are you & the family holding up with all the cold? Hows Brandi doing with all this cold weather?

TBM.....  How are you & the family? Are the kids ready to go back to school yet? I am sure you are ready for them to go back. ::MonkeyHaHa::

CC & JSM......  Are you ready for Spring yet?

To all the monkeys be safe & stay warm. Continued prayers for all the Monkeys in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

GE - Thanks for asking.  Guess I could say we are coooooold and weary of the extreme temperatures. 
Plan all but the most necessary outings on the weather report.

Son is hoping to spend three or four days with us toward the end of next month.  (fingers crossed)  Hoping his trip will fall around the time of my Mom's 93rd birthday.   ::monkeywine2::

How are you doing?   ::MonkeyAngel::


So happy to hear from you Can. I would be weary of them too. How wonderful your son is coming for a visit. That would be wonderful if he could be there for his grandmothers 93rd birthday.

Take Care  ::MonkeyAngel::

I am doing okay. Having a sleepless night in Texas ::MonkeyHaHa:: But that's nothing new for me. I will just sleep later in the day. Don't have anything planned. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Sleepless in Texas and Toronto!   ::MonkeyHaHa  Think I'll take my coffee and go back to bed for a bit. 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on January 29, 2014, 12:05:48 PM
Be safe monkeys.It is pretty cold here,and the roads are slick. 
4Donks,be safe!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Hi Trimm

Went down the driveway this morning to feed the feral cats and the driveway looked like the interstate highway. There were tracks from deer, rabbits, cats, turkey and things I didn't recognize. The roads in the county have been declares impassable so I'm staying put. Bailey and Jazz are like maniacs rolling and playing in the snow. On the other hand Mac has decided to hibernate in the den until spring. The donks are doing great. I had to run to Tractor Supply and get another heated bucket as one of theirs stopped heating and the water was frozen.



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Everyone stay safe and warm. ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 29, 2014, 02:54:24 PM
Looks so cold 4Donks. Glad to hear you are staying put.  After watching the news this morning about Atlanta
more people should have stayed off the roads. What a mess.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on January 30, 2014, 10:11:36 AM
I don't know if it was senility or cabin fever but I decided to make a snow angel. Something I haven't done since I lived in Canada in the dark ages. Not a good plan if you are accompanied by 2 big wooly dogs that are convinced this is a new game. I spent a half hour trying to get up and back in the house. Never did get the snow angel done. ::MonkeyAngel::

Everyone stay warm and safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 30, 2014, 01:45:23 PM
I don't know if it was senility or cabin fever but I decided to make a snow angel. Something I haven't done since I lived in Canada in the dark ages. Not a good plan if you are accompanied by 2 big wooly dogs that are convinced this is a new game. I spent a half hour trying to get up and back in the house. Never did get the snow angel done. ::MonkeyAngel::

Everyone stay warm and safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


I am going to go with the cabin fever 4Donks ::MonkeyHaHa:: Although senility has it's bright spots ::MonkeyHaHa:: At least you gave it a try. I am sure the fur babies thought you were playing a new game with them. ::MonkeyHaHa::  If the donks had been around they would have been trying to lay down with you. ::MonkeyHaHa:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 30, 2014, 02:09:06 PM
I don't know if it was senility or cabin fever but I decided to make a snow angel. Something I haven't done since I lived in Canada in the dark ages. Not a good plan if you are accompanied by 2 big wooly dogs that are convinced this is a new game. I spent a half hour trying to get up and back in the house. Never did get the snow angel done. ::MonkeyAngel::

Everyone stay warm and safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Yep, you have a full-blown case of cabin fever.
 ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 30, 2014, 05:25:53 PM
I don't know if it was senility or cabin fever but I decided to make a snow angel. Something I haven't done since I lived in Canada in the dark ages. Not a good plan if you are accompanied by 2 big wooly dogs that are convinced this is a new game. I spent a half hour trying to get up and back in the house. Never did get the snow angel done. ::MonkeyAngel::

Everyone stay warm and safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

The important question is - does video exist?   If so I am willing to pay for it!!!   ::donkey3::  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 30, 2014, 05:37:31 PM
I don't know if it was senility or cabin fever but I decided to make a snow angel. Something I haven't done since I lived in Canada in the dark ages. Not a good plan if you are accompanied by 2 big wooly dogs that are convinced this is a new game. I spent a half hour trying to get up and back in the house. Never did get the snow angel done. ::MonkeyAngel::

Everyone stay warm and safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

The important question is - does video exist?   If so I am willing to pay for it!!!   ::donkey3::  ::MonkeyDance::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 30, 2014, 06:03:56 PM
FOUND - rare video:   ::MonkeyDevil::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 30, 2014, 06:28:18 PM
FOUND - rare video:   ::MonkeyDevil::

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Babybear on January 31, 2014, 12:38:49 PM
Hello Monkeys.  Looks like everything is OK with you.  Nobody frooze, I hope.  It was 3 degrees in East TN last night, but is warming up.  We had a surprise 6 inches of snow and it was beautiful, but it's too cold to meld it except in the sun. 

And the romance is still going strong. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Babybear on January 31, 2014, 12:39:37 PM
Hello Monkeys.  Looks like everything is OK with you.  Nobody froze, I hope.  It was 3 degrees in East TN last night, but is warming up.  We had a surprise 6 inches of snow and it was beautiful, but it's too cold to meld it except in the sun. 

And the romance is still going strong. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Babybear on January 31, 2014, 12:40:50 PM
Sorry.  I forgot how to edit.  Changed "Frooze" to "Froze."


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 31, 2014, 02:16:59 PM
Hello Monkeys.  Looks like everything is OK with you.  Nobody frooze, I hope.  It was 3 degrees in East TN last night, but is warming up.  We had a surprise 6 inches of snow and it was beautiful, but it's too cold to meld it except in the sun. 

And the romance is still going strong. 

 ::MonkeyDance:: Hi Ya Babybear ::HelloKitty::  Wonderful to hear from you. Glad you didn't freeze with all this cold weather.  That's wonderful your romance is still going strong. ::MonkeyAngel:: Truly happy for you. Stop bye when you can.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on January 31, 2014, 02:25:41 PM
Hello Monkeys.  Looks like everything is OK with you.  Nobody frooze, I hope.  It was 3 degrees in East TN last night, but is warming up.  We had a surprise 6 inches of snow and it was beautiful, but it's too cold to meld it except in the sun. 

And the romance is still going strong. 

Hi Babybear!  :smt006  We've had pretty crazy weather in Texas.  Sometimes it's freezing cold with icy conditions and then sunny, seventy degree weather, alternating back and forth.  At least the warm weather gives us a break, but I think it confuses the plants and animals. 

It's good to hear the romance is still going strong.   ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 01, 2014, 07:12:18 PM
So we have more snow - these are a couple of shots of the roads as I was driving today:

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/db5bf715-c1ce-4546-86f1-ef939342d2fb.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/db5bf715-c1ce-4546-86f1-ef939342d2fb.jpg.html)

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The first one is a state highway and the second our road. Fun stuff I tell you . . .


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 01, 2014, 08:02:31 PM
Yikes that looks cold!!!!!!! Okay the state highway looks slow going but your road how do you know where the road is? ::MonkeyCool::   Stay safe & warm.  You are suppose to get our yearly snow tomorrow. We shall see. I sure hope it's snow and not the ice we had last time.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 01, 2014, 08:07:25 PM
Yikes that looks cold!!!!!!! Okay the state highway looks slow going but your road how do you know where the road is? ::MonkeyCool::   Stay safe & warm.  You are suppose to get our yearly snow tomorrow. We shall see. I sure hope it's snow and not the ice we had last time.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

You guide off the mailboxes - which are on only one side of the road - unless you are near the county drain ditches - then the 14 foot drop clues you in!   ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 01, 2014, 08:38:28 PM
Yikes that looks cold!!!!!!! Okay the state highway looks slow going but your road how do you know where the road is? ::MonkeyCool::   Stay safe & warm.  You are suppose to get our yearly snow tomorrow. We shall see. I sure hope it's snow and not the ice we had last time.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

You guide off the mailboxes - which are on only one side of the road - unless you are near the county drain ditches - then the 14 foot drop clues you in!   ::donkey3::

A 14 foot drop would be a good clue. ::MonkeyHaHa::  The snow is nice to look at but glad I don't have to drive in it.   ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 02, 2014, 04:40:01 AM
Yikes that looks cold!!!!!!! Okay the state highway looks slow going but your road how do you know where the road is? ::MonkeyCool::   Stay safe & warm.  You are suppose to get our yearly snow tomorrow. We shall see. I sure hope it's snow and not the ice we had last time.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

You guide off the mailboxes - which are on only one side of the road - unless you are near the county drain ditches - then the 14 foot drop clues you in!   ::donkey3::

I feel for you with the snow. Thank God the freeze here is finally over. Today it was 60 and melted the snow. ::MonkeyDance:: Went to the drug store for prescriptions and grocery store for carrots and apples for the donks. Hope some milder weather is in your near future.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on February 02, 2014, 10:37:26 PM
Wish this cold weather would stop! I am over it!


Did u all watch the Super Bowl? Not very exciting.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on February 03, 2014, 10:59:51 AM
FOUND - rare video:   ::MonkeyDevil::

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Looks like us!   ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 03, 2014, 02:12:43 PM
Wish this cold weather would stop! I am over it!


Did u all watch the Super Bowl? Not very exciting.

Hi Cookie,  "teddybear2::   Hopefully the worst of all this cold weather is over for awhile for all you.

No didn't watch the game. Not much of sports fan here.  ::MonkeyWink:: Am looking forward to the winter Olympics. But then I get ticked at the coverage every time.   ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 04, 2014, 01:25:10 PM
I have a heat pump and with so many days under 32 degrees my power bill was $ 524.00 this past month. I have now started my heart back up and paid the bill. Can't imagine what the bills must be for you northern monkeys.  ::MonkeyShocked::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 04, 2014, 05:00:55 PM
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 04, 2014, 05:59:54 PM
I have a heat pump and with so many days under 32 degrees my power bill was $ 524.00 this past month. I have now started my heart back up and paid the bill. Can't imagine what the bills must be for you northern monkeys.  ::MonkeyShocked::

Our heat pump is cheaper than the propane we use for aux heat. But this months bill is going to SUCK! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 05, 2014, 08:38:33 AM
Good morning my friends,
Just wanted you to know I have been going through a most difficult time.  It appears Connie will not be returning to her home.  I have had to force myself in looking at what is best for her and not what I think is best for her (if that makes any sense).  Her second post-surgery appointment is next week, but I can tell the swelling has not gone down (I see it in her toes) even though she has kept it elevated.
I have so much desired for her to live independently, but I honestly don't think that is realistic anymore.  In addition to the mobility issues, she has become a drug addict in order to just survive the constant pain she has each and every day.  Another thing I have had to come to grips with is the stroke affected her brain/mind as well as her body.  Her ability to reason has been significantly impaired.
It will take a miracle for her to recover.  I believe in miracles and I fervently pray for her every day.
Thank you all for your prayers and being so supportive.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 05, 2014, 09:45:05 AM
Good morning my friends,
Just wanted you to know I have been going through a most difficult time.  It appears Connie will not be returning to her home.  I have had to force myself in looking at what is best for her and not what I think is best for her (if that makes any sense).  Her second post-surgery appointment is next week, but I can tell the swelling has not gone down (I see it in her toes) even though she has kept it elevated.
I have so much desired for her to live independently, but I honestly don't think that is realistic anymore.  In addition to the mobility issues, she has become a drug addict in order to just survive the constant pain she has each and every day.  Another thing I have had to come to grips with is the stroke affected her brain/mind as well as her body.  Her ability to reason has been significantly impaired.
It will take a miracle for her to recover.  I believe in miracles and I fervently pray for her every day.
Thank you all for your prayers and being so supportive.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Sister I'm so sorry to hear this latest news about Connie. There is an old adage: Plan for the worst and pray for the best. I will pray for the best and you continue planning for her future.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 05, 2014, 09:55:24 AM
Good morning my friends,
Just wanted you to know I have been going through a most difficult time.  It appears Connie will not be returning to her home.  I have had to force myself in looking at what is best for her and not what I think is best for her (if that makes any sense).  Her second post-surgery appointment is next week, but I can tell the swelling has not gone down (I see it in her toes) even though she has kept it elevated.
I have so much desired for her to live independently, but I honestly don't think that is realistic anymore.  In addition to the mobility issues, she has become a drug addict in order to just survive the constant pain she has each and every day.  Another thing I have had to come to grips with is the stroke affected her brain/mind as well as her body.  Her ability to reason has been significantly impaired.
It will take a miracle for her to recover.  I believe in miracles and I fervently pray for her every day.
Thank you all for your prayers and being so supportive.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Sister I am so sorry to hear that. Prayers for you & Connie. It is so hard when it's our loved one having medical issues. Wanting things to happen one way and realizing that what we want to happen isn't going to happen.  Is heart breaking, and at times over whelming to realize. That everything we have been working towards isn't going to happen. I know you have worked and prayed  to keep Connie as independent as possible.  To watch and realize that our loved one isn't the same person they were before they became ill. It's had to look at it in terms of facts and realize the fact of the matter is they need more care and help than we can possible give them. Not trying to make light of it. But you can relax some what that she isn't going to hurt herself and have no one around to help her.

One of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make was to know when it was time to place my grandmother in a nursing home. I hated having to do it. Knowing she wouldn't like it. Believe me she didn't But after 6 years of caring for her 24/7  I couldn't do it any longer. That choice ate at me for many years with all the what ifs. Would I change  my choice today knowing what I now know. No I wouldn't because I had to do what was best for her.  You and Connie are in my thoughts and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 05, 2014, 10:01:16 AM
I have a heat pump and with so many days under 32 degrees my power bill was $ 524.00 this past month. I have now started my heart back up and paid the bill. Can't imagine what the bills must be for you northern monkeys.  ::MonkeyShocked::

Yikes 4Donks!!! We are having another cold front move in here in North Texas. Our high should be about 30 and lows in the teens. With lots of wind. They are calling for snow tomorrow. I will have my grandson for the next week. As his mom's going out of town. If it snows the trip to school should be interesting.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 05, 2014, 11:20:34 AM
Good morning my friends,
Just wanted you to know I have been going through a most difficult time.  It appears Connie will not be returning to her home.  I have had to force myself in looking at what is best for her and not what I think is best for her (if that makes any sense).  Her second post-surgery appointment is next week, but I can tell the swelling has not gone down (I see it in her toes) even though she has kept it elevated.
I have so much desired for her to live independently, but I honestly don't think that is realistic anymore.  In addition to the mobility issues, she has become a drug addict in order to just survive the constant pain she has each and every day.  Another thing I have had to come to grips with is the stroke affected her brain/mind as well as her body.  Her ability to reason has been significantly impaired.
It will take a miracle for her to recover.  I believe in miracles and I fervently pray for her every day.
Thank you all for your prayers and being so supportive.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Sister I am so sorry. I do know that whatever choice you have to make will be made with her best interest at heart.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: CasuallyCool on February 05, 2014, 05:41:24 PM
Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

What a day.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::monkeywine2::

Drove all the way from Irving to Fort Worth at 5:40 AM this morning for work. Drive took 1/2 hour.  Got up to the office building entrance, reach for wallet to get my swipe card t get in - no wallet.  Called up stairs to a colleague to let them know that I could't get in the building and that my computer access card was also in my wallet so I could not log in.  Told her I was driving back to Irving and would contact our boss that I would like to telework from home. 

By this time, rush hour set in and it took 45 minutes to drive back home.  Boss approved my TW request.  Got home and changed back into jeans and logged in to work.  Told boss I showered and shaved for nothing.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 05, 2014, 06:28:51 PM
Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

What a day.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::monkeywine2::

Drove all the way from Irving to Fort Worth at 5:40 AM this morning for work. Drive took 1/2 hour.  Got up to the office building entrance, reach for wallet to get my swipe card t get in - no wallet.  Called up stairs to a colleague to let them know that I could't get in the building and that my computer access card was also in my wallet so I could not log in.  Told her I was driving back to Irving and would contact our boss that I would like to telework from home. 

By this time, rush hour set in and it took 45 minutes to drive back home.  Boss approved my TW request.  Got home and changed back into jeans and logged in to work.  Told boss I showered and shaved for nothing.

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 06, 2014, 07:26:15 AM
Prayers to all Monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

What a day.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::monkeywine2::

Drove all the way from Irving to Fort Worth at 5:40 AM this morning for work. Drive took 1/2 hour.  Got up to the office building entrance, reach for wallet to get my swipe card t get in - no wallet.  Called up stairs to a colleague to let them know that I could't get in the building and that my computer access card was also in my wallet so I could not log in.  Told her I was driving back to Irving and would contact our boss that I would like to telework from home. 

By this time, rush hour set in and it took 45 minutes to drive back home.  Boss approved my TW request.  Got home and changed back into jeans and logged in to work.  Told boss I showered and shaved for nothing.

CC, don't know how to break it to you, but the forgetfulness gets worse.  By stock now in post-a-notes!
 ::monkeywine2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 06, 2014, 07:26:53 AM
Thank you everyone for your love and support!
 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 06, 2014, 08:12:11 AM
Good morning my friends,
Just wanted you to know I have been going through a most difficult time.  It appears Connie will not be returning to her home.  I have had to force myself in looking at what is best for her and not what I think is best for her (if that makes any sense).  Her second post-surgery appointment is next week, but I can tell the swelling has not gone down (I see it in her toes) even though she has kept it elevated.
I have so much desired for her to live independently, but I honestly don't think that is realistic anymore.  In addition to the mobility issues, she has become a drug addict in order to just survive the constant pain she has each and every day.  Another thing I have had to come to grips with is the stroke affected her brain/mind as well as her body.  Her ability to reason has been significantly impaired.
It will take a miracle for her to recover.  I believe in miracles and I fervently pray for her every day.
Thank you all for your prayers and being so supportive.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Sister, I'm sorry that your wish for Connie to live independently is no longer an option.  It is a most painful recognition for you, I know.  Also for Connie, though I'm not sure if she is aware yet, or if she will be guided through that as time progresses.
I understand though that the number one priority is that she is safe and in care.

In time I expect you will be ready to sort out where she can stay and the proximity to family members to facilitate ease and frequency of visits for the long haul.

You mentioned earlier the high costs of Connie's present care.  Does this mean that once her immediate health issues are met, she will be moved to another long term care facility?

Hang in there sister, and continue your belief in miracles.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  xoxo


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 06, 2014, 08:25:09 AM
Morning Monkeys!

Drove in the worst snow storm yesterday that I've experienced in years.  Had an appointment or would never have ventured out.  Thank goodness for snow tires!

JSM - thinking of you.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Bearly - Hope you and Cub and family are o.k.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Babybear - good to hear that all is well in your world.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 06, 2014, 09:06:54 AM
Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::   Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::  Have youngest grandson for a week while daughter is out of town.   ::MonkeyDance:: But have to have at school by 7:30, easier said than done.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Grandma is not a morning person. We got our first snow last night. We were hoping for more so school would be closed. Didn't happen but got a two hour delay. It's 14 out right now going up to 19. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 06, 2014, 09:44:12 AM
 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: Just checked and grandsons school is closed.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::  Was just getting ready to go wake him up, when I checked again. So will let him sleep a bit longer.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 06, 2014, 09:46:02 AM
Morning Monkeys!

Drove in the worst snow storm yesterday that I've experienced in years.  Had an appointment or would never have ventured out.  Thank goodness for snow tires!

JSM - thinking of you.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Bearly - Hope you and Cub and family are o.k.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Babybear - good to hear that all is well in your world.

Glad you made it safe Can. Hope all is well.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 06, 2014, 09:50:24 AM
Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::   Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::  Have youngest grandson for a week while daughter is out of town.   ::MonkeyDance:: But have to have at school by 7:30, easier said than done.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Grandma is not a morning person. We got our first snow last night. We were hoping for more so school would be closed. Didn't happen but got a two hour delay. It's 14 out right now going up to 19. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm. ::MonkeyHeart::
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We hear that you've had a massive winter storm, and that you’re under a state of emergency, and people are in need of assistance.
Just give us 10 minutes to warm up the car. Help is on the way!
Sincerely, ~Michigan


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 06, 2014, 09:59:17 AM
Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::   Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::  Have youngest grandson for a week while daughter is out of town.   ::MonkeyDance:: But have to have at school by 7:30, easier said than done.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Grandma is not a morning person. We got our first snow last night. We were hoping for more so school would be closed. Didn't happen but got a two hour delay. It's 14 out right now going up to 19. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm. ::MonkeyHeart::
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We hear that you've had a massive winter storm, and that you’re under a state of emergency, and people are in need of assistance.
Just give us 10 minutes to warm up the car. Help is on the way!
Sincerely, ~Michigan


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 06, 2014, 01:59:37 PM
Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::   Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::  Have youngest grandson for a week while daughter is out of town.   ::MonkeyDance:: But have to have at school by 7:30, easier said than done.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Grandma is not a morning person. We got our first snow last night. We were hoping for more so school would be closed. Didn't happen but got a two hour delay. It's 14 out right now going up to 19. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm. ::MonkeyHeart::
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/f12cce1b-c86a-4ad4-96f9-f1d3053670bc.jpg) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/f12cce1b-c86a-4ad4-96f9-f1d3053670bc.jpg.html)
We hear that you've had a massive winter storm, and that you’re under a state of emergency, and people are in need of assistance.
Just give us 10 minutes to warm up the car. Help is on the way!
Sincerely, ~Michigan
LOL!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 06, 2014, 08:41:00 PM
Just got word no school tomorrow.  ::MonkeyDance::  I don't have to get up early ::MonkeyHaHa::  Grandson is happy he doesn't have to get up early either.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: joesamas mama on February 07, 2014, 08:31:23 PM
Hi Monkeys. Been feeling unwell since the doctor changed my medicine. I have changed back to the old so I am getting back to feeling myself.

Just wanted to let you all know I have been thinking of you all and will catch up hopefully tomorrow.

Good News!!!!!!!!  ::MonkeyHeart:: CC received news that his annulment was granted in the Catholic Church. That means we can NOW finally marry in the Church.

Going to watch the Olympics and go to bed. My new meds make me really sleepy.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 07, 2014, 08:58:56 PM
Hi Monkeys. Been feeling unwell since the doctor changed my medicine. I have changed back to the old so I am getting back to feeling myself.

Just wanted to let you all know I have been thinking of you all and will catch up hopefully tomorrow.

Good News!!!!!!!!  ::MonkeyHeart:: CC received news that his annulment was granted in the Catholic Church. That means we can NOW finally marry in the Church.

Going to watch the Olympics and go to bed. My new meds make me really sleepy.  ::MonkeyKiss::


ALL RIGHT !!!!!!!!   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

What Great News  I am so Happy for you guys.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 07, 2014, 09:53:40 PM
Well, I think I broke my foot yesterday.

Got up from sitting at the computer, started walking, and realized my foot was asleep, shook it a bit, trying to wake it up, and stepped down on it, could not feel it at all, and twisted/bent it in a way it was not meant to turn and fell down on it. Thought I pulled something, or strained/sprained something. Decided to keep an eye on it and see how it did. This morning, there was swelling on the top and the outside of the foot. Kept it elevated and used ice on it during the day. The knot on the top is more pronounced tonight. Taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation and icing it 20 minutes every hour. Will keep en eye out during the weekend and call the doctor Monday morning if not any better.

Cross your fingers for me!!! It hurts to put any weight on it. Bah!

Congrats and nice to see you JSM.

More snow coming this weekend for many of us. Stay safe.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 07, 2014, 11:18:46 PM
Well, I think I broke my foot yesterday.

Got up from sitting at the computer, started walking, and realized my foot was asleep, shook it a bit, trying to wake it up, and stepped down on it, could not feel it at all, and twisted/bent it in a way it was not meant to turn and fell down on it. Thought I pulled something, or strained/sprained something. Decided to keep an eye on it and see how it did. This morning, there was swelling on the top and the outside of the foot. Kept it elevated and used ice on it during the day. The knot on the top is more pronounced tonight. Taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation and icing it 20 minutes every hour. Will keep en eye out during the weekend and call the doctor Monday morning if not any better.

Cross your fingers for me!!! It hurts to put any weight on it. Bah!

Congrats and nice to see you JSM.

More snow coming this weekend for many of us. Stay safe.

Dang Brandi,  OUCH!!!  I hope you didn't break your foot. Although sprains hurt like the dickens. Sending positive thoughts your way. Let us know.  You must be getting what we just had the last couple days. We got some snow here but it was down right cold. We went down to the lower teens and the days got up to the mid 20's  Tomorrow will be in the high 40's but they are calling for more ice & snow on Monday. At this rate grandson wont have school again Monday.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Which we both love. I don't have to get up early to take him and him so he doesn't have to go to school. Him and grandma can sleep in. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 08, 2014, 09:39:28 AM
Well, I think I broke my foot yesterday.

Got up from sitting at the computer, started walking, and realized my foot was asleep, shook it a bit, trying to wake it up, and stepped down on it, could not feel it at all, and twisted/bent it in a way it was not meant to turn and fell down on it. Thought I pulled something, or strained/sprained something. Decided to keep an eye on it and see how it did. This morning, there was swelling on the top and the outside of the foot. Kept it elevated and used ice on it during the day. The knot on the top is more pronounced tonight. Taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation and icing it 20 minutes every hour. Will keep en eye out during the weekend and call the doctor Monday morning if not any better.

Cross your fingers for me!!! It hurts to put any weight on it. Bah!

Congrats and nice to see you JSM.

More snow coming this weekend for many of us. Stay safe.

Oh no!  Hope it is just a sprain!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 09, 2014, 09:20:33 AM
Hi Monkeys. Been feeling unwell since the doctor changed my medicine. I have changed back to the old so I am getting back to feeling myself.

Just wanted to let you all know I have been thinking of you all and will catch up hopefully tomorrow.

Good News!!!!!!!!  ::MonkeyHeart:: CC received news that his annulment was granted in the Catholic Church. That means we can NOW finally marry in the Church.

Going to watch the Olympics and go to bed. My new meds make me really sleepy.  ::MonkeyKiss::

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 09, 2014, 09:23:17 AM
Well, I think I broke my foot yesterday.

Got up from sitting at the computer, started walking, and realized my foot was asleep, shook it a bit, trying to wake it up, and stepped down on it, could not feel it at all, and twisted/bent it in a way it was not meant to turn and fell down on it. Thought I pulled something, or strained/sprained something. Decided to keep an eye on it and see how it did. This morning, there was swelling on the top and the outside of the foot. Kept it elevated and used ice on it during the day. The knot on the top is more pronounced tonight. Taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation and icing it 20 minutes every hour. Will keep en eye out during the weekend and call the doctor Monday morning if not any better.

Cross your fingers for me!!! It hurts to put any weight on it. Bah!

Congrats and nice to see you JSM.

More snow coming this weekend for many of us. Stay safe.

How's your foot?  Sounds like you're doing all you can to bring down the swelling.  Hope it's not broken.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 09, 2014, 09:37:10 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: CasuallyCool on February 09, 2014, 01:39:37 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

My 1st wedding is about ready to be annulled.  Got the news on Friday the Catholic Diocese has approved my request.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

Getting married again in the Catholic Church, prolly in June, so JSM can take sacrements again.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: CasuallyCool on February 09, 2014, 01:41:51 PM
oops, jst saw that JSM was already here


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 09, 2014, 01:56:50 PM
oops, jst saw that JSM was already here


That's okay. The news is worth repeating. ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 09, 2014, 06:15:36 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

My 1st wedding is about ready to be annulled.  Got the news on Friday the Catholic Diocese has approved my request.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

Getting married again in the Catholic Church, prolly in June, so JSM can take sacrements again.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::

What if she has 2nd thoughts  ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 10, 2014, 12:25:41 PM
Good Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::  Continued Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.

Brandi how's your foot today? Hope it's better.

Hope all that are still having the nasty cold weather are safe & warm.

Grandson went to school today. But looks like he might get off tomorrow. They are calling for icy rain and staying below freezing tomorrow.

Grand daughter is here watching a friends 8 month old little girl. Man it's amazing how you forget how little they are at that age.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  The cats are following her around as she crawls. They try and head butt her.

Hope everyone has a good week ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on February 10, 2014, 01:05:19 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

My 1st wedding is about ready to be annulled.  Got the news on Friday the Catholic Diocese has approved my request.   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

Getting married again in the Catholic Church, prolly in June, so JSM can take sacrements again.   ::monkeywine2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


 ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Does this mean ya'll can register at the stores again and get another round of toasters, bread warmers and such?  Or maybe fill in those missing pieces of china, stemware or silverware?   ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 10, 2014, 02:26:50 PM
Good Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::  Continued Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.

Brandi how's your foot today? Hope it's better.

Hope all that are still having the nasty cold weather are safe & warm.

Grandson went to school today. But looks like he might get off tomorrow. They are calling for icy rain and staying below freezing tomorrow.

Grand daughter is here watching a friends 8 month old little girl. Man it's amazing how you forget how little they are at that age.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  The cats are following her around as she crawls. They try and head butt her.

Hope everyone has a good week ::MonkeyHeart::

GE, TBM and Can ... thank you for your concerns for my foot.

I think I did not break it. Well, still hoping that is the case.

Been icing it, keeping it elevated, and trying to stay off it for 3 days, and have been taking ibuprofen for the swelling and pain, and the swelling has reduced. Still not right, but not as swollen now. The pain level is much better now too. So I am going to continue the course and assume it is just a sprain and/or ligament issue that will continue to get better over time. I think I dodged the bullet this time!

GE, glad you got to sleep in a few days last week with school cancellations! Here's hoping you get to sleep in tomorrow too. LOL

Calling for more of the white stuff (with ice as well) on Wednesday here. Looks like Alabama monkeys will get some right before we do. Thinking of you 4 Donks, Trimm and cadillac!

Never wanted Spring to come as badly as I do this year! LOL


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 10, 2014, 05:58:54 PM
Good Morning Monkeys "teddybear2::  Continued Prayers for all the Monkeys in need.

Brandi how's your foot today? Hope it's better.

Hope all that are still having the nasty cold weather are safe & warm.

Grandson went to school today. But looks like he might get off tomorrow. They are calling for icy rain and staying below freezing tomorrow.

Grand daughter is here watching a friends 8 month old little girl. Man it's amazing how you forget how little they are at that age.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  The cats are following her around as she crawls. They try and head butt her.

Hope everyone has a good week ::MonkeyHeart::

GE, TBM and Can ... thank you for your concerns for my foot.

I think I did not break it. Well, still hoping that is the case.

Been icing it, keeping it elevated, and trying to stay off it for 3 days, and have been taking ibuprofen for the swelling and pain, and the swelling has reduced. Still not right, but not as swollen now. The pain level is much better now too. So I am going to continue the course and assume it is just a sprain and/or ligament issue that will continue to get better over time. I think I dodged the bullet this time!

GE, glad you got to sleep in a few days last week with school cancellations! Here's hoping you get to sleep in tomorrow too. LOL

Calling for more of the white stuff (with ice as well) on Wednesday here. Looks like Alabama monkeys will get some right before we do. Thinking of you 4 Donks, Trimm and cadillac!

Never wanted Spring to come as badly as I do this year! LOL


It's been a brutal winter for so many this year. I think here in North Texas this one we are getting now should be about last one for us. Yikes talked with brother out in California and it's 85. They need the rain and snow.

Glad your foots doing better Brandi. Sounds like you have it under control.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 11, 2014, 08:44:44 AM
Brandi you are right we have ugly weather right now. Started out as rain last night then it turned to sleet and now snow. Roads again are closed due to the ice under the snow. Have 2" of snow and it will continue for another hour then start up again this evening. Good news it will be in the 50's by Friday and 60 by Saturday. ::MonkeyDance::
Be careful and stay inside to protect your foot.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 11, 2014, 08:53:20 AM
Brandi you are right we have ugly weather right now. Started out as rain last night then it turned to sleet and now snow. Roads again are closed due to the ice under the snow. Have 2" of snow and it will continue for another hour then start up again this evening. Good news it will be in the 50's by Friday and 60 by Saturday. ::MonkeyDance::
Be careful and stay inside to protect your foot.

Yep. Another big storm. Calling for 8-12" around here starting tomorrow afternoon/evening.

You keep yourself, the donks and dogs and the feral kitty safe!

Anxious to see how Atlanta does this time around. After the fiasco that occurred there 2 weeks ago!

Springtime, where are you?!?

 ::MonkeyTongue::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 11, 2014, 06:04:52 PM
Well, we are under contract!

Go in tomorrow (before the storm, I hope) to pay earnest money deposit and sign papers.

Hoping all goes as planned! We love this house and the property it is on!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 11, 2014, 06:18:45 PM
Well, we are under contract!

Go in tomorrow (before the storm, I hope) to pay earnest money deposit and sign papers.

Hoping all goes as planned! We love this house and the property it is on!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Awesome Brandi  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 11, 2014, 07:45:34 PM
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Click on link below to listen:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 11, 2014, 08:59:22 PM
Well, we are under contract!

Go in tomorrow (before the storm, I hope) to pay earnest money deposit and sign papers.

Hoping all goes as planned! We love this house and the property it is on!

 ::MonkeyDance::

I am so happy for you guys!  Praying the snow stays away until you get your money in!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 11, 2014, 10:09:15 PM
Well, we are under contract!

Go in tomorrow (before the storm, I hope) to pay earnest money deposit and sign papers.

Hoping all goes as planned! We love this house and the property it is on!

 ::MonkeyDance::

I am so happy for you guys!  Praying the snow stays away until you get your money in!


Thank you! And thank you, GE!

We meet at 11:30 tomorrow. Storm supposed to begin mid-afternoon, so I think all will be good.

Just a little worried about the inspection. Lots of baby steps in this process. LOL

Happy thoughts!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 12, 2014, 02:12:37 PM
Papers signed, cashier's check delivered, supplies for snowstorm bought, dinner started (well, the brown rice in the rice maker is started) LOL ... time for me to finally relax ( I have had 7 hours sleep in total for the last 2 nights) and let the snow fall. It's supposed to start in a couple of hours here, and go on forever, it seems. Still calling for up to 12" here.

How are you doing in Alabama, 4 Donks, Trimm and Caddy?

How are you Dallas area monkeys doing?

Sister, hunker down, it's coming our way.




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on February 12, 2014, 02:23:46 PM
Papers signed, cashier's check delivered, supplies for snowstorm bought, dinner started (well, the brown rice in the rice maker is started) LOL ... time for me to finally relax ( I have had 7 hours sleep in total for the last 2 nights) and let the snow fall. It's supposed to start in a couple of hours here, and go on forever, it seems. Still calling for up to 12" here.

How are you doing in Alabama, 4 Donks, Trimm and Caddy?

How are you Dallas area monkeys doing?

Sister, hunker down, it's coming our way.




Hey Brandi!!!! Checking in on you monkeys.Brrrrrr.....looks we are all gonna get some crazy weather.Good news about the papers,and hunker down.
Just got off work and have a lot to do.Had to check in first.Supposed to work in the morning...looking doubtful.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Stay safe sweetie!   ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 12, 2014, 06:25:32 PM
Papers signed, cashier's check delivered, supplies for snowstorm bought, dinner started (well, the brown rice in the rice maker is started) LOL ... time for me to finally relax ( I have had 7 hours sleep in total for the last 2 nights) and let the snow fall. It's supposed to start in a couple of hours here, and go on forever, it seems. Still calling for up to 12" here.

How are you doing in Alabama, 4 Donks, Trimm and Caddy?

How are you Dallas area monkeys doing?

Sister, hunker down, it's coming our way.




 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: That is wonderful news Brandi. So glad you were able to get everything done before the snow storm hits your area.  Hope you will be able to rest now that you have everything done.

We are all okay in North Texas. It made it up to 51 here today.  ::MonkeyDance:: After a high of 30 yesterday. Crazy weather.

Stay Safe & warm ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 12, 2014, 06:31:06 PM
Papers signed, cashier's check delivered, supplies for snowstorm bought, dinner started (well, the brown rice in the rice maker is started) LOL ... time for me to finally relax ( I have had 7 hours sleep in total for the last 2 nights) and let the snow fall. It's supposed to start in a couple of hours here, and go on forever, it seems. Still calling for up to 12" here.

How are you doing in Alabama, 4 Donks, Trimm and Caddy?

How are you Dallas area monkeys doing?

Sister, hunker down, it's coming our way.




Hey Brandi!!!! Checking in on you monkeys.Brrrrrr.....looks we are all gonna get some crazy weather.Good news about the papers,and hunker down.
Just got off work and have a lot to do.Had to check in first.Supposed to work in the morning...looking doubtful.  ::MonkeyDevil::
Stay safe sweetie!   ::MonkeyAngel::




Hi Trimm So glad you checked in. Getting worried about you. Hope you got done what you needed to do before the storm hits your area.  If what they say happens don't think you will be going into work in the morning. Be safe  ::MonkeyHeart::

4Donks, Caddy. Sister and all the other Monkeys Prayers you are all home safe & warm.  ::MonkeyHeart:: Check in when you can to let us know you're all okay ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 12, 2014, 08:12:43 PM
Hi
Hope everyone is home safe and warm. Main problem here is the ice that covers everything then expecting a total of 4" of snow on top. Hoping that the tree limbs can take the weight of the ice and snow. My sister left her truck out and cannot get the doors opened.. the truck is covered in ice.
Brandi great news about the house.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 12, 2014, 08:45:14 PM
Hi
Hope everyone is home safe and warm. Main problem here is the ice that covers everything then expecting a total of 4" of snow on top. Hoping that the tree limbs can take the weight of the ice and snow. My sister left her truck out and cannot get the doors opened.. the truck is covered in ice.
Brandi great news about the house.

Yikes 4Donks I can imagine how much ice the car had. Just the 1/2 inch we had the other day the door on the north side of my car was frozen shut. Stay safe and warm.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 12, 2014, 09:00:30 PM
Hi
Hope everyone is home safe and warm. Main problem here is the ice that covers everything then expecting a total of 4" of snow on top. Hoping that the tree limbs can take the weight of the ice and snow. My sister left her truck out and cannot get the doors opened.. the truck is covered in ice.
Brandi great news about the house.

Please be safe.  Ice is so much worse than snow.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 13, 2014, 08:51:13 AM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg.html)

Ice covered with snow...YIKES


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 13, 2014, 09:20:16 AM
Wow 4Donks hope all is well. After looking at those pictures don't think you will be going any where soon. They look beautiful. But I don't have to deal with all the ice & snow. How are all the fur babies doing? Be safe and hope you are staying warm ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 13, 2014, 11:59:04 AM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg.html)

Ice covered with snow...YIKES

Just gorgeous pictures!

A winter wonderland.

It's just that the ice and snow get so heavy and cause the trees (and electrical wires) to snap.

But, gosh, it is so beautiful! Thanks for posting them.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 13, 2014, 04:21:24 PM
So is anyone else having a problem with multiple avatars showing up in each post?  Like Brandi's last has both hers and Greeneyes'. I tried restarting the computer but they are still there!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 13, 2014, 05:27:43 PM
So is anyone else having a problem with multiple avatars showing up in each post?  Like Brandi's last has both hers and Greeneyes'. I tried restarting the computer but they are still there!

Not me.

Everything looks normal from here.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 13, 2014, 05:51:58 PM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg.html)

Ice covered with snow...YIKES

Just gorgeous pictures!

A winter wonderland.

It's just that the ice and snow get so heavy and cause the trees (and electrical wires) to snap.

But, gosh, it is so beautiful! Thanks for posting them.

Beautiful.

Wuv you Monkey's,

Happy St.Valentine's Day  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 13, 2014, 06:02:10 PM
So is anyone else having a problem with multiple avatars showing up in each post?  Like Brandi's last has both hers and Greeneyes'. I tried restarting the computer but they are still there!


Nope like Brandi every thing looks normal here.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 13, 2014, 06:04:43 PM
Hi Seahorse "teddybear2::  Happy Valentines day to you too.  ::MonkeyHeart:: Great to see you.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 13, 2014, 06:11:15 PM
So is anyone else having a problem with multiple avatars showing up in each post?  Like Brandi's last has both hers and Greeneyes'. I tried restarting the computer but they are still there!

Need to change your eye glasses  ::MonkeyDevil::

(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mT09TNhEBmruNgG4HYglaKg.jpg)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 13, 2014, 06:51:30 PM
So is anyone else having a problem with multiple avatars showing up in each post?  Like Brandi's last has both hers and Greeneyes'. I tried restarting the computer but they are still there!

Need to change your eye glasses  ::MonkeyDevil::

(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mT09TNhEBmruNgG4HYglaKg.jpg)

Gee thanks!  Perhaps I should clean my screen off????


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 13, 2014, 07:18:09 PM
So is anyone else having a problem with multiple avatars showing up in each post?  Like Brandi's last has both hers and Greeneyes'. I tried restarting the computer but they are still there!

Need to change your eye glasses  ::MonkeyDevil::

(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mT09TNhEBmruNgG4HYglaKg.jpg)

Gee thanks!  Perhaps I should clean my screen off????

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 14, 2014, 09:12:08 AM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb6_zps77d562d6.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb3_zps736aa9df.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/Wise%20Ass%20Acres/Feb%20snow%20storm/feb7_zps0e0d9389.jpg.html)

Ice covered with snow...YIKES

Yikes is right!  ::donkey3::

Brandi, so happy to hear about the property.  You got it bad -- I just got a few flurries and rain -- thank goodness.

Things are not good with Connie.  Will write about it later. 
Appreciate the prayers.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2014, 09:26:44 AM
Glad you didn't get slammed with the ice & snow sister. Continued prayers for Connie and you.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 14, 2014, 10:31:33 AM
OK very smart monkeys - here is what I am getting when I view the forums - HELP!

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png.html)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on February 14, 2014, 10:42:14 AM
Snow and ice has disappeared. Today a high close to 60 degrees and the pear tree is starting to show leaf buds and the daffodils  are about 4" of green. This is the reality of living in Alabama. Never know what will happen next but rain tonight turning to snow flurries without accumulation. Have had the donks confined to the barn because I feared a slip and fall with the ice. Today they are running free.

Sister continuing prayers for you and Connie.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2014, 10:43:03 AM
OK very smart monkeys - here is what I am getting when I view the forums - HELP!

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png.html)

I wish I could help TBM.  Hopefully one of the smart Monkeys will be able to help. That is weird.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2014, 10:48:55 AM
Snow and ice has disappeared. Today a high close to 60 degrees and the pear tree is starting to show leaf buds and the daffodils  are about 4" of green. This is the reality of living in Alabama. Never know what will happen next but rain tonight turning to snow flurries without accumulation. Have had the donks confined to the barn because I feared a slip and fall with the ice. Today they are running free.

Sister continuing prayers for you and Connie.

That's wonderful to hear your snow & ice have disappeared 4Donks. I am sure the Donks are enjoying to be able to be outside to run and play. Sure they get cabin fever like we do being confined to their barn.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 14, 2014, 11:38:49 AM
OK very smart monkeys - here is what I am getting when I view the forums - HELP!

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png.html)

Not sure why it's happening.  Odd..I'll check around and see if I can come up with any ideas. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 14, 2014, 12:40:19 PM
OK very smart monkeys - here is what I am getting when I view the forums - HELP!

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv99/theboyzmom/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png) (http://s673.photobucket.com/user/theboyzmom/media/public%20photos/9f6fe156-d7c3-4586-a211-47459196cfed.png.html)

Not sure why it's happening.  Odd..I'll check around and see if I can come up with any ideas. 

Have you tried viewing it in another browser?

I am thinking it is a browser issue.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 14, 2014, 07:23:08 PM
Good catch Brandi - when I open it in IE it does not do it - but I guess I will have to live with it since I REFUSE to use IE. I am on Firefox and love it.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 14, 2014, 07:28:59 PM
Happy St. Valentine's Day,


I have pushing around snow for two days.  The snow is beginning to look like ice cream.
More snow, tomorrow, or what looks like ice cream, to me.  :smt054



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 14, 2014, 09:10:24 PM
Good catch Brandi - when I open it in IE it does not do it - but I guess I will have to live with it since I REFUSE to use IE. I am on Firefox and love it.

Using Firefox here too, but an older version. (12.0 in fact.)

I also use Chrome as a back-up browser for some sites where FF doesn't work.

I also refuse to use IE!

Anyway, no issues with the site using my older FF version. So far. LOL


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2014, 10:51:40 PM
Happy St. Valentine's Day,


I have pushing around snow for two days.  The snow is beginning to look like ice cream.
More snow, tomorrow, or what looks like ice cream, to me.  :smt054



Happy Valentines Day to you too Seahorse and all the other Monkeys. Having mine with hubs and grandsons. Had Hamburgers. ::MonkeyHaHa::  I was happy I didn't have to cook. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hopefully after tomorrow you will get a break from your (snow ) ice Cream. ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2014, 10:52:56 PM
Good catch Brandi - when I open it in IE it does not do it - but I guess I will have to live with it since I REFUSE to use IE. I am on Firefox and love it.

Using Firefox here too, but an older version. (12.0 in fact.)

I also use Chrome as a back-up browser for some sites where FF doesn't work.

I also refuse to use IE!

Anyway, no issues with the site using my older FF version. So far. LOL

Good catch Brandi. ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 15, 2014, 10:02:13 AM
Good catch Brandi - when I open it in IE it does not do it - but I guess I will have to live with it since I REFUSE to use IE. I am on Firefox and love it.

Using Firefox here too, but an older version. (12.0 in fact.)

I also use Chrome as a back-up browser for some sites where FF doesn't work.

I also refuse to use IE!

Anyway, no issues with the site using my older FF version. So far. LOL

Good catch Brandi. ::MonkeyDance::

I love Firefox as well but recently, it's been having problems with FLASH causing problems at work with USPS Online Shipping.  I HATE Internet Explorer but I'm not crazy about Chrome either.  Frustrating.  Not sure what is going on with Firefox lately. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 15, 2014, 02:47:50 PM
Good catch Brandi - when I open it in IE it does not do it - but I guess I will have to live with it since I REFUSE to use IE. I am on Firefox and love it.

Using Firefox here too, but an older version. (12.0 in fact.)

I also use Chrome as a back-up browser for some sites where FF doesn't work.

I also refuse to use IE!

Anyway, no issues with the site using my older FF version. So far. LOL

Good catch Brandi. ::MonkeyDance::

I love Firefox as well but recently, it's been having problems with FLASH causing problems at work with USPS Online Shipping.  I HATE Internet Explorer but I'm not crazy about Chrome either.  Frustrating.  Not sure what is going on with Firefox lately. 

Yeah, Klaas, that's why I don't upgrade my Firefox version. It still works for *most* sites for me, but as I said, for some newer sites, it doesn't work correctly. For instance, I cannot click submit buttons and that kind of thing with some newer pages when I use FF. (So I go to Chrome to accomplish those tasks.)

I used to use Opera as my back-up browser, but my son suggested I use Chrome, as it seems to keep up to date with handling any new stuff out there on pages. I am not wild about the Google and Chrome connection either, but as a quick work-around for Firefox issues, it has been my best solution. I only use it probably 5 minutes a week or so. LOL

I wish Firefox were not such a memory hog too, but lots of that can be attributed to the many add-ons and extensions I have learned to love and rely on over the years. It would help if the programmers who create the website pages were not using IE as their guide, assuming everyone uses IE. Way too many still do that.

Just my 2¢.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 15, 2014, 06:29:13 PM
Good catch Brandi - when I open it in IE it does not do it - but I guess I will have to live with it since I REFUSE to use IE. I am on Firefox and love it.

Using Firefox here too, but an older version. (12.0 in fact.)

I also use Chrome as a back-up browser for some sites where FF doesn't work.

I also refuse to use IE!

Anyway, no issues with the site using my older FF version. So far. LOL

Good catch Brandi. ::MonkeyDance::

I love Firefox as well but recently, it's been having problems with FLASH causing problems at work with USPS Online Shipping.  I HATE Internet Explorer but I'm not crazy about Chrome either.  Frustrating.  Not sure what is going on with Firefox lately. 

Yeah, Klaas, that's why I don't upgrade my Firefox version. It still works for *most* sites for me, but as I said, for some newer sites, it doesn't work correctly. For instance, I cannot click submit buttons and that kind of thing with some newer pages when I use FF. (So I go to Chrome to accomplish those tasks.)

I used to use Opera as my back-up browser, but my son suggested I use Chrome, as it seems to keep up to date with handling any new stuff out there on pages. I am not wild about the Google and Chrome connection either, but as a quick work-around for Firefox issues, it has been my best solution. I only use it probably 5 minutes a week or so. LOL

I wish Firefox were not such a memory hog too, but lots of that can be attributed to the many add-ons and extensions I have learned to love and rely on over the years. It would help if the programmers who create the website pages were not using IE as their guide, assuming everyone uses IE. Way too many still do that.

Just my 2¢.



Well, I went to the firefox website and got some instructions - they said to clear my cookies and cache - and it WORKED!  At least for now. Have to log into all my sites again but at least it does not look so strange! Thanks for the clue Brandi!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 15, 2014, 06:38:18 PM
Welcome!

I used to have to clear my cache a lot when I used Opera, but almost never do it with Firefox.

Can't remember the last time I did.

And I think I am what one would classify as a power user. LOL I often have at least 12 or more tabs open at a time.

But good to know it was a cache problem, and you know what to do if it happens again.

Good work!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 15, 2014, 07:20:25 PM
Welcome!

I used to have to clear my cache a lot when I used Opera, but almost never do it with Firefox.

Can't remember the last time I did.

And I think I am what one would classify as a power user. LOL I often have at least 12 or more tabs open at a time.

But good to know it was a cache problem, and you know what to do if it happens again.

Good work!

I have a bunch of tabs open at the same time too. Drive hubs nuts if he wants to use my puter - he does not often but sometimes his is off and he wants to look something up quick.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 17, 2014, 09:35:39 AM
Snow and ice has disappeared. Today a high close to 60 degrees and the pear tree is starting to show leaf buds and the daffodils  are about 4" of green. This is the reality of living in Alabama. Never know what will happen next but rain tonight turning to snow flurries without accumulation. Have had the donks confined to the barn because I feared a slip and fall with the ice. Today they are running free.

Sister continuing prayers for you and Connie.

Thank you and everyone for your prayers.  Things are just not good and it has me depressed for sure.

4Donks, I played a game on Facebook and it said I should be living in Alabama.  You know, that's where Belle came from . . . maybe it's a sign.  There have been many times I would like to run away . . .

Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 17, 2014, 06:34:29 PM
Snow and ice has disappeared. Today a high close to 60 degrees and the pear tree is starting to show leaf buds and the daffodils  are about 4" of green. This is the reality of living in Alabama. Never know what will happen next but rain tonight turning to snow flurries without accumulation. Have had the donks confined to the barn because I feared a slip and fall with the ice. Today they are running free.

Sister continuing prayers for you and Connie.

Thank you and everyone for your prayers.  Things are just not good and it has me depressed for sure.

4Donks, I played a game on Facebook and it said I should be living in Alabama.  You know, that's where Belle came from . . . maybe it's a sign.  There have been many times I would like to run away . . .

Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::

Sister,

Wish I had some encouraging words for you.

Just know you and Connie (and Belle) are in my thoughts every day and I wish the very best for you.

Hugs!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 17, 2014, 08:41:32 PM
Snow and ice has disappeared. Today a high close to 60 degrees and the pear tree is starting to show leaf buds and the daffodils  are about 4" of green. This is the reality of living in Alabama. Never know what will happen next but rain tonight turning to snow flurries without accumulation. Have had the donks confined to the barn because I feared a slip and fall with the ice. Today they are running free.

Sister continuing prayers for you and Connie.

Thank you and everyone for your prayers.  Things are just not good and it has me depressed for sure.

4Donks, I played a game on Facebook and it said I should be living in Alabama.  You know, that's where Belle came from . . . maybe it's a sign.  There have been many times I would like to run away . . .

Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::

Sorry you are so down and life is so difficult for you and Connie.  Sending love and lots of prayers your way.   :smt054 ::MonkeyAngel:: :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 17, 2014, 08:43:48 PM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 17, 2014, 10:16:59 PM
Snow and ice has disappeared. Today a high close to 60 degrees and the pear tree is starting to show leaf buds and the daffodils  are about 4" of green. This is the reality of living in Alabama. Never know what will happen next but rain tonight turning to snow flurries without accumulation. Have had the donks confined to the barn because I feared a slip and fall with the ice. Today they are running free.

Sister continuing prayers for you and Connie.

Thank you and everyone for your prayers.  Things are just not good and it has me depressed for sure.

4Donks, I played a game on Facebook and it said I should be living in Alabama.  You know, that's where Belle came from . . . maybe it's a sign.  There have been many times I would like to run away . . .

Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::

Sister sorry to hear about Connie. Prayers and hugs headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 17, 2014, 10:18:56 PM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

Hi Can "teddybear2::  Good to see you. Stay warm and be careful when you go out.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 18, 2014, 12:11:27 AM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

I hope they are both okay!

Been a long time since I've seen Bearly post.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on February 18, 2014, 02:13:10 AM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

I hope they are both okay!

Been a long time since I've seen Bearly post.
I've seen Bearly on Facebook Brandi.....She is having problems also with her parents health-wise.  Sure seems to be running its course with all these medical issues of late.......

My Hubs is still in  re-hab learning to walk again...........strokes, dementia and the fall he took has really taken its toll....Just wondering how its going to be when he comes home........I'm definitly not a nurse and I don't do diapers...should be interesting.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 18, 2014, 12:08:50 PM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

I hope they are both okay!

Been a long time since I've seen Bearly post.
I've seen Bearly on Facebook Brandi.....She is having problems also with her parents health-wise.  Sure seems to be running its course with all these medical issues of late.......

My Hubs is still in  re-hab learning to walk again...........strokes, dementia and the fall he took has really taken its toll....Just wondering how its going to be when he comes home........I'm definitly not a nurse and I don't do diapers...should be interesting.

Oh, thank you for passing on the info about Bearly. So sorry she is having to deal with family health issues.

And I hear you loud and clear, Babs. It's so difficult when loved ones have dementia plus health issues. Not sure I have ever heard you mention children. Do you have any family support to help you when your husband comes home? My heart really goes out to you.

I am still dealing with my neighbor Ray (he came home from his sister's back in July after having been hospitalized with dementia) and just had a double bypass and heart valve replacement this month. He is recovering in a nursing home and will probably be released some time this week to come home. I have been doing everything for him, shopping, ordering his medications, making sure he is taking them, paying his bills, managing his finances (what little there are of them) doing his laundry, encouraging him to live a healthy life (that's like spitting in the wind) and my husband has been taking care of his yard, and doing his home maintenance stuff. We haven't told him about buying a new house yet. Going to be difficult to manage his life from 40 miles away, but with the help of another neighbor, we're going to try. *sigh* And with dementia, things do not get better.

So know I think of you almost every time I have to deal with Ray's situation. Like you, I am not cut out to be a nurse. It's just not in my DNA. The best I can do is try to be encouraging, tell Ray he is doing better, and that tends to actually help him on some days to be better, to a degree. Dementia patients can get very demanding too. Unreasonably so. It's important to realize it's the disease, not the individual talking most times. But difficult to do. It's definitely important for the caregiver to have support. There's lots of info online about it, and that can help, reading about others and how they deal with things.

Hugs to you, Babs!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 18, 2014, 12:48:52 PM
Happy St. Valentine's Day,


I have pushing around snow for two days.  The snow is beginning to look like ice cream.
More snow, tomorrow, or what looks like ice cream, to me.  :smt054



Happy Valentines Day to you too Seahorse and all the other Monkeys. Having mine with hubs and grandsons. Had Hamburgers. ::MonkeyHaHa::  I was happy I didn't have to cook. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hopefully after tomorrow you will get a break from your (snow ) ice Cream. ::MonkeyWink::

Thank-you, Green Eyes!  It was a nice St. Valentine's Day.
I am now hungry for Hamburger's!   ::MonkeyHeart::

Green Eyes, Have you ever given the bird's, peanut butter?  I know what a question :)  Thank-you.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 18, 2014, 01:20:36 PM
Happy St. Valentine's Day,


I have pushing around snow for two days.  The snow is beginning to look like ice cream.
More snow, tomorrow, or what looks like ice cream, to me.  :smt054



Happy Valentines Day to you too Seahorse and all the other Monkeys. Having mine with hubs and grandsons. Had Hamburgers. ::MonkeyHaHa::  I was happy I didn't have to cook. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hopefully after tomorrow you will get a break from your (snow ) ice Cream. ::MonkeyWink::

Thank-you, Green Eyes!  It was a nice St. Valentine's Day.
I am now hungry for Hamburger's!   ::MonkeyHeart::

Green Eyes, Have you ever given the bird's, peanut butter?  I know what a question :)  Thank-you.


Seahorse that is funny you ask about peanut butter and birds. I was going to make some home made feeders with grandson this week end.   Hadn't  done it in a long time. We use to make them all time when the grand kids were all little.

We use to take an old toilet paper roll and spread peanut butter on it then roll it around in a bowl of birdseed and hang them off the tree limbs or peel an apple and do the same thing. But had to use thin wire to put thru the apple to be able to hang it.  The birds loved them. So yes I have given birds peanut butter.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 18, 2014, 02:03:55 PM
Green eyes,

What a brilliant idea  ::MonkeyHeart::  Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you.

I will do the cardboard tube rolled in peanut and seeds.   :smt054     I may roll the cardboard tube in suet and seed, too.

Suet?  do you hang suet balls?  How do you outsmart the squirrels?   ::MonkeyTongue::

I have two suet hanging containers, but because the chips on suet fall on the ground, I have a concern of attacking mice. 
I like the rolling a cardboard tube, in suet, yes, cooked suet, but cooled.  :)

Yes, I did like you about peanut butter, sorry, I trailed off the subject.  When I go to Aldi's, I am going to stock up on more
peanut butter.  I understand rodents like peanuts, so I will buy plain peanut butter, next time. 

Thank-you, green eyes, I knew you are resourceful, this is why I asked you asked I knew would be answered.  ::stpats::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 18, 2014, 03:17:55 PM
Green eyes,

What a brilliant idea  ::MonkeyHeart::  Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you.

I will do the cardboard tube rolled in peanut and seeds.   :smt054     I may roll the cardboard tube in suet and seed, too.

Suet?  do you hang suet balls?  How do you outsmart the squirrels?   ::MonkeyTongue::

I have two suet hanging containers, but because the chips on suet fall on the ground, I have a concern of attacking mice. 
I like the rolling a cardboard tube, in suet, yes, cooked suet, but cooled.  :)

Yes, I did like you about peanut butter, sorry, I trailed off the subject.  When I go to Aldi's, I am going to stock up on more
peanut butter.  I understand rodents like peanuts, so I will buy plain peanut butter, next time. 

Thank-you, green eyes, I knew you are resourceful, this is why I asked you asked I knew would be answered.  ::stpats::

Seahorse you're welcome.  I don't know how resourceful I am. But after many years working with kids it kind of stays with you all those projects I did with them.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on February 18, 2014, 03:23:07 PM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

I hope they are both okay!

Been a long time since I've seen Bearly post.
I've seen Bearly on Facebook Brandi.....She is having problems also with her parents health-wise.  Sure seems to be running its course with all these medical issues of late.......

My Hubs is still in  re-hab learning to walk again...........strokes, dementia and the fall he took has really taken its toll....Just wondering how its going to be when he comes home........I'm definitly not a nurse and I don't do diapers...should be interesting.

Oh, thank you for passing on the info about Bearly. So sorry she is having to deal with family health issues.

And I hear you loud and clear, Babs. It's so difficult when loved ones have dementia plus health issues. Not sure I have ever heard you mention children. Do you have any family support to help you when your husband comes home? My heart really goes out to you.

I am still dealing with my neighbor Ray (he came home from his sister's back in July after having been hospitalized with dementia) and just had a double bypass and heart valve replacement this month. He is recovering in a nursing home and will probably be released some time this week to come home. I have been doing everything for him, shopping, ordering his medications, making sure he is taking them, paying his bills, managing his finances (what little there are of them) doing his laundry, encouraging him to live a healthy life (that's like spitting in the wind) and my husband has been taking care of his yard, and doing his home maintenance stuff. We haven't told him about buying a new house yet. Going to be difficult to manage his life from 40 miles away, but with the help of another neighbor, we're going to try. *sigh* And with dementia, things do not get better.

So know I think of you almost every time I have to deal with Ray's situation. Like you, I am not cut out to be a nurse. It's just not in my DNA. The best I can do is try to be encouraging, tell Ray he is doing better, and that tends to actually help him on some days to be better, to a degree. Dementia patients can get very demanding too. Unreasonably so. It's important to realize it's the disease, not the individual talking most times. But difficult to do. It's definitely important for the caregiver to have support. There's lots of info online about it, and that can help, reading about others and how they deal with things.

Hugs to you, Babs!
Thankyou Brandi, yes it is so difficult being the caregiver dealing with so many issues, especially the mental health behind the illness.  This being my second go round is exhausting as less than 4 years ago I was care giver for my dad also, so unfortunately its not new to me!

Yes, I have my 45 year old son living here with us, he is a great help but also has health issues (severe back injury, made worse from surgery) so although we attempt to keep things on an even keel it is difficult on a day to day basis.

I guess the personality changes are the worst, never knowing from one minute to the next when the confusion and temper will flair.  Its a horrible destructive illness for all concerned.  Having to remind yourself that its no longer the person mentally that we've shared most of our lives with!

Life goes on and dealing and coping is always a struggle it seems, yes it would be easier on me if he could stay in the care home but financially its impossible, so if they can get him physicaly back on his feet, we shall trudge on from there!

Do you think your neighbor will be able to stay in his home much longer?  The forgetfullness is so dangerous when they are by themselves...Wandering off, trying to even prepare themselves something hot to drink, bathing and just dressing can be a harrowing experience for them.  It seems the farther it progresses choking on food is one of the biggest downfalls, thats what happened to my dad, he was ingesting food and liquids into his lungs and it developed into pneumonia which I understand is the most common cause of death. 

Thankyou again for your kind words and I am so happy you found your new home and look forward to hearing about your move.
luv Babs


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 18, 2014, 07:57:22 PM
Babs,

For space considerations, I am starting a new post rather than quoting that long one above.

Yes, I am sure his time living alone will come to an end, but for now, he is doing okay. We disconnected his stove/oven and he thinks it just broke. He hasn't had access to it since he got home in July. He uses a microwave and a crock pot for cooking everything. And seems okay with that. I call him at least once a day and check to see if he has taken his meds, he takes them in the morning and before bed. So far, so good. He REALLY likes living alone. I think that's what's best for him right now, mentally. I am hoping he can go back and stay with his sister when he needs to be living with someone to help him on a daily basis.

He doesn't get really mad or mean (yet) but does tend to get frustrated some, more upset with himself than others.

Besides me, his neighbor on the other side of him will be able to check on him and maybe do his shopping for him or take him out on occasion. I sold his vehicle last Spring for him so he cannot drive now. Don't have to worry about him driving and not finding his way home, or worse, having an accident. So far, he is not a wanderer.

We have not told anyone in our neighborhood about moving yet. Just seems premature until we actually close on the new house. When we close, I will talk to his other neighbor and see what she can do for him. Husband has a business near here that he services a couple of times a week, and he can drop off/pick up things that Ray needs even after we move.

I'll be real busy if/when that happens, packing and moving stuff and we need to do some renovations at this house before we sell it. Lots of stuff to do, but cannot really do anything yet because there is always the possibility of the sale not going through. I hate this living in limbo. LOL

Glad your son is there for moral support. That's so important!

Hugs to you!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Magic Eyes on February 19, 2014, 03:46:44 PM
Hello my lovely bunch of Monkeys, I miss you all very much.  Finally found my log-in, in my email.  I do read, I am up there as a guest but decided to really try to log back in today and it worked, yay.  ::MonkeyHeart::  I am making progress just by posting this and believe me that is a good thing. 

Hugs,

Magic  :smt060


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 19, 2014, 04:12:03 PM
Hello my lovely bunch of Monkeys, I miss you all very much.  Finally found my log-in, in my email.  I do read, I am up there as a guest but decided to really try to log back in today and it worked, yay.  ::MonkeyHeart::  I am making progress just by posting this and believe me that is a good thing. 

Hugs,

Magic  :smt060


 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: Good for you Magic Eyes  Great to see you.  ::MonkeyHeart:: Baby Steps are good things. Continued Prayers for you and those baby steps. Have missed you.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 19, 2014, 09:12:29 PM
Hello my lovely bunch of Monkeys, I miss you all very much.  Finally found my log-in, in my email.  I do read, I am up there as a guest but decided to really try to log back in today and it worked, yay.  ::MonkeyHeart::  I am making progress just by posting this and believe me that is a good thing. 

Hugs,

Magic  :smt060

{{{{{{{{ Magic Eyes, Casper and hubby }}}}}}}}

So good to hear from you!

Keep hanging in there and growing!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 20, 2014, 08:58:20 AM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

Hi Can "teddybear2::  Good to see you. Stay warm and be careful when you go out.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks GE - yesterday was a beautiful mild sunny day.  Felt so good to go out and feel comfortable in the elements.  Today, we're expecting tons of rain and hubs will check our street drain to make sure it's clear of ice and debri so we don't get the run off.

Hope you're doing o.k.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 20, 2014, 09:01:24 AM
Hello my lovely bunch of Monkeys, I miss you all very much.  Finally found my log-in, in my email.  I do read, I am up there as a guest but decided to really try to log back in today and it worked, yay.  ::MonkeyHeart::  I am making progress just by posting this and believe me that is a good thing. 

Hugs,

Magic  :smt060

Hello back to you lovely Magic Eyes.  So good to see you!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 20, 2014, 09:07:05 AM
Greeting to all the monkeys from the cold north.  ::canadaflag2::

JSM -  :smt054

Bearly - miss you!   ::MonkeyTears::

Hi Can "teddybear2::  Good to see you. Stay warm and be careful when you go out.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks GE - yesterday was a beautiful mild sunny day.  Felt so good to go out and feel comfortable in the elements.  Today, we're expecting tons of rain and hubs will check our street drain to make sure it's clear of ice and debri so we don't get the run off.

Hope you're doing o.k.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear you are doing well. We need some rain here. But other than that doing well. The temps keep going up and down. Can't complain.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 20, 2014, 09:14:45 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Blessings to all.

Brandi - Fingers crossed that your closing will come soon.  You must be on pins and needles, waiting...

Babs - Thanks for your news on Bearly.  I don't do facebook, but if you can, please tell her I'm thinking of her.

JSM - Glad to hear your meds have been changed and you expect to feel better.  xoxo

Sister - Continued thoughts and prayers.





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 20, 2014, 12:32:10 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Blessings to all.

Brandi - Fingers crossed that your closing will come soon.  You must be on pins and needles, waiting...

Babs - Thanks for your news on Bearly.  I don't do facebook, but if you can, please tell her I'm thinking of her.

JSM - Glad to hear your meds have been changed and you expect to feel better.  xoxo

Sister - Continued thoughts and prayers.

Hi can!

We saw the house on Dec. 23 and have been trying to get it since then. I won't be assured that it is ours until we close. It's been quite a roller coaster ride so far! Keep those fingers crossed for us!

Happy to hear that you got at least one enjoyable day recently up there.

I must say, with the weather here lately, my husband has not been missing the Toronto weather. LOL

It seems it has been a colder and snowier winter for many of us in the US this year.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 21, 2014, 03:25:30 PM
Hope all of you in the large line of storms fared well.

Our tornado watch has expired and we got away with just a bunch of twigs and branches and gumballs down all over the place at our *current* home. (Hope the new one is okay.)

Lots of power outages in the area and some trees down.

Alabama monkeys, you all fine?

Sister, you okay too?

Kinda strange weather for February, if you ask me.

 ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 21, 2014, 06:59:43 PM
Hope all of you in the large line of storms fared well.

Our tornado watch has expired and we got away with just a bunch of twigs and branches and gumballs down all over the place at our *current* home. (Hope the new one is okay.)

Lots of power outages in the area and some trees down.

Alabama monkeys, you all fine?

Sister, you okay too?

Kinda strange weather for February, if you ask me.

 ::MonkeyEek::

Monkey's,

You are in my prayers.  I guess this weather is for a reason.  ::MonkeyEek::

Brandi,  Have not seen the word "gumball's" in years, it has brought back good memories.
No one here (where I live) ever heard of the word, I felt like a space alien. I feel right at home with the Monkey's. :)

Thank-you

 Monkey's you guys are the best!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 21, 2014, 08:52:48 PM
Hope all of you in the large line of storms fared well.

Our tornado watch has expired and we got away with just a bunch of twigs and branches and gumballs down all over the place at our *current* home. (Hope the new one is okay.)

Lots of power outages in the area and some trees down.

Alabama monkeys, you all fine?

Sister, you okay too?

Kinda strange weather for February, if you ask me.

 ::MonkeyEek::

Monkey's,

You are in my prayers.  I guess this weather is for a reason.  ::MonkeyEek::

Brandi,  Have not seen the word "gumball's" in years, it has brought back good memories.
No one here (where I live) ever heard of the word, I felt like a space alien. I feel right at home with the Monkey's. :)

Thank-you

 Monkey's you guys are the best!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

You make me laugh, Seahorse!

Not too many people are as fond of gumballs as you are. They are quite the nuisance for us, falling pretty much year-round onto our deck, steps and yard. And if walking in bare feet, they hurt when you step on them. LOL And if you are wearing shoes, they can upset your balance. heh

Your interest and comment about others not knowing what they are made me do a little research. Apparently, the name of the "gumball tree" is Liquidambar styraciflua or sweetgum tree. And they are native to the eastern seaboard and only grow as north as NJ. If I recall correctly, you are a bit farther north, in New England. Guess that's why no one near you has heard of them.

Here's an image to make you happy. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image6-3.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 22, 2014, 08:58:38 AM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi

::MonkeyHeart::

Thank-you for the information.
 
Holy gumballs, I never knew a tree existed in Pittsburgh
I now understand the phase, "it is raining like gumballs"!

I found a link in Pittsburgh, where the trees exist.

http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2011/02/20/gumballs/


To paraphrase, Boyzmom, don't worry everything will make sense.  Sorry, if I scrambled the phase, boyzmom :)


Thank-you for opening my mind, and keeping me aware of what I should have known.  ::MonkeyEek::

 My avatar's, love you. :smt054



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 22, 2014, 04:29:54 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued Prayers for all those in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi & Seahorse after reading you post and looking at the pictures of the gum tree. I remember my Aunt & Uncle having two of the trees in their front yard.  That wasn't what they called them. But we use to gather them up and paint them different colors to decorate different seasons. But they were a pain when you would try and walk around in the front of their house. While I always thought they were sycamore trees. Which have a pod also. But not like these prickly things.

Hope every ones having a nice week end. We have some friends from California coming over to visit. As they came to buy an old truck in the Dallas area. It will be wonderful seeing them. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 23, 2014, 12:17:16 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued Prayers for all those in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi & Seahorse after reading you post and looking at the pictures of the gum tree. I remember my Aunt & Uncle having two of the trees in their front yard.  That wasn't what they called them. But we use to gather them up and paint them different colors to decorate different seasons. But they were a pain when you would try and walk around in the front of their house. While I always thought they were sycamore trees. Which have a pod also. But not like these prickly things.

Hope every ones having a nice week end. We have some friends from California coming over to visit. As they came to buy an old truck in the Dallas area. It will be wonderful seeing them. ::MonkeyHeart::


Yes! I remember Sycamore gumballs ... quite similar, but not spikey and hard like the one I pictured above. There are many American Sycamore trees in Ohio where I grew up. Now you are bringing back memories for me! LOL

Here's an image of the Sycamore "gum ball":

(http://ohiodnr.com/Portals/18/trees/imagetrees/sycam_fr_sm.jpg)

Have a wonderful visit with your company!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 23, 2014, 07:07:04 PM
The sycamore pods are not as pokey as the others that's for sure. Glad you had some nice memories. Had a wonderful visit with family yesterday. To short but fun. Talk about memories.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 23, 2014, 07:13:20 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued Prayers for all those in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi & Seahorse after reading you post and looking at the pictures of the gum tree. I remember my Aunt & Uncle having two of the trees in their front yard.  That wasn't what they called them. But we use to gather them up and paint them different colors to decorate different seasons. But they were a pain when you would try and walk around in the front of their house. While I always thought they were sycamore trees. Which have a pod also. But not like these prickly things.

Hope every ones having a nice week end. We have some friends from California coming over to visit. As they came to buy an old truck in the Dallas area. It will be wonderful seeing them. ::MonkeyHeart::


Yes! I remember Sycamore gumballs ... quite similar, but not spikey and hard like the one I pictured above. There are many American Sycamore trees in Ohio where I grew up. Now you are bringing back memories for me! LOL

Here's an image of the Sycamore "gum ball":

(http://ohiodnr.com/Portals/18/trees/imagetrees/sycam_fr_sm.jpg)

Have a wonderful visit with your company!

Good evening Monkey's,


Green Eyes & Brandy,


I can believe, Green Eyes, that you only painted the gum balls.  I figured you would have made homemade furniture.:)
You are so industrious.  The birds did enjoy the peanut butter (cardboard roll) coated in seeds, Thank-you, very much,
for walking me through how you made the homemade birdfeeders. 

The apple is a great idea with peanut butter, or melted suet, coated in seeds. Have fun with your lucky company.  :smt054

Brandy: Thank-you for explaining why New Englander's are not aware of "gumballs". You always make feel smarter. :smt054

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Liquidambar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
Uses

The wood is used for furniture, interior finish, paper pulp, veneers and baskets of all kinds. The heartwood once was used in furniture, sometimes as imitation mahogany or Circassian walnut. It is used widely today in flake and strand boards. Sweetgum is a foodplant for various Lepidoptera caterpillars, such as the gypsy moth. The American Sweetgum is widely planted as an ornamental, not only within its natural range.

The hardened sap, or gum resin, excreted from the wounds of the Sweetgum, for example the American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), can be chewed on like chewing gum and has been long used for this purpose in Southern United States.[3] The sap was also believed to be a cure for sciatica, weakness of nerves, etc.

In Chinese herbal medicine, lu lu tong, or "all roads open," is the hard, spiky fruit of native sweetgum species. It first appeared in the medical literature in Omissions from the Materia Medica, by Chen Cangqi, in 720 AD. Bitter in taste, aromatic, and neutral in temperature, lu lu tong promotes the movement of blood and Qi, water metabolism and urination, expels wind, and unblocks the channels. It is an ingredient in formulas for epigastric distention or abdominal pain, anemia, irregular or scanty menstruation, low back or knee pain and stiffness, edema with difficult urination, or nasal congestion. [4]


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetgum


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 24, 2014, 09:26:03 AM
So I am off to take my mom into the hospital. She fell on the ice last week and fractured her arm. They are putting a plate in it today.IF you could all say a small prayer for her - she is very nervous - it is her first time going under general. Amazing at 69.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 24, 2014, 09:52:09 AM
So I am off to take my mom into the hospital. She fell on the ice last week and fractured her arm. They are putting a plate in it today.IF you could all say a small prayer for her - she is very nervous - it is her first time going under general. Amazing at 69.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Dear Lord, we praise you for this day and may we count it all as a blessing.  May we see your hand at work throughout this day.  We are asking for your guidance for the doctors and all who treat TBM's mother.  May they be directed by your perfect knowledge.  We also ask you to cloak her with your peace and grace so she may know all is well.  In the name of Christ our Redeemer,  Amen and Amen.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 24, 2014, 10:48:22 AM
So I am off to take my mom into the hospital. She fell on the ice last week and fractured her arm. They are putting a plate in it today.IF you could all say a small prayer for her - she is very nervous - it is her first time going under general. Amazing at 69.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Dear Lord, we praise you for this day and may we count it all as a blessing.  May we see your hand at work throughout this day.  We are asking for your guidance for the doctors and all who treat TBM's mother.  May they be directed by your perfect knowledge.  We also ask you to cloak her with your peace and grace so she may know all is well.  In the name of Christ our Redeemer,  Amen and Amen.


Amen and thanks sister!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 01:40:46 PM
So I am off to take my mom into the hospital. She fell on the ice last week and fractured her arm. They are putting a plate in it today.IF you could all say a small prayer for her - she is very nervous - it is her first time going under general. Amazing at 69.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Sending Prayers & Hugs your way TBM for your mom and the family ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 01:43:25 PM
So I am off to take my mom into the hospital. She fell on the ice last week and fractured her arm. They are putting a plate in it today.IF you could all say a small prayer for her - she is very nervous - it is her first time going under general. Amazing at 69.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Dear Lord, we praise you for this day and may we count it all as a blessing.  May we see your hand at work throughout this day.  We are asking for your guidance for the doctors and all who treat TBM's mother.  May they be directed by your perfect knowledge.  We also ask you to cloak her with your peace and grace so she may know all is well.  In the name of Christ our Redeemer,  Amen and Amen.


AMEN   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 24, 2014, 03:15:02 PM
So I am off to take my mom into the hospital. She fell on the ice last week and fractured her arm. They are putting a plate in it today.IF you could all say a small prayer for her - she is very nervous - it is her first time going under general. Amazing at 69.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh bless her heart.

I'll be thinking of her today. Thinking she'll be just fine.

Sorry she is/was nervous about the procedure.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 03:36:47 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how's your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 24, 2014, 03:40:49 PM
Sister, left you a little post in my section concerning your sig line ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 24, 2014, 03:45:22 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how's your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::

Oh thanks for asking! It is so much better! I just occasionally feel a small twinge.

But get this! I tripped over our dog Brandi Thursday night in the dark, and fell flat onto the kitchen floor! Both knees must have hit the floor first and they were hurting. I put ice on them right away, and lucked out again! Just a few days of bruising-like pain and I am doing fine.

I really have to learn to stop falling. I do take a med for my nerve damage pain that causes balance issues, but really. This is getting ridiculous. I googled falling tendencies and learned a few tips to help keep me stable.

Working on it!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 05:29:00 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::

Edited by me ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 24, 2014, 06:12:10 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how's your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::

Oh thanks for asking! It is so much better! I just occasionally feel a small twinge.

But get this! I tripped over our dog Brandi Thursday night in the dark, and fell flat onto the kitchen floor! Both knees must have hit the floor first and they were hurting. I put ice on them right away, and lucked out again! Just a few days of bruising-like pain and I am doing fine.

I really have to learn to stop falling. I do take a med for my nerve damage pain that causes balance issues, but really. This is getting ridiculous. I googled falling tendencies and learned a few tips to help keep me stable.

Working on it!

 ::MonkeyDance::

Glad it is better. Please learn not to fall down! We would miss you here!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 24, 2014, 06:13:35 PM
Thanks for the thought today. Just got home a bit ago with mom. She did well. She is not happy that she can not drive for a month. We live in a rural area and she helps out with my sister's twins. Guess I will need to buy more gas because I have a feeling I am going to be doing some driving. Thank goodness we live close to each other.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 24, 2014, 06:37:22 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::

Edited by me ::MonkeyHaHa::

heh. I didn't even notice your typo until you edited it ;-p


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 24, 2014, 06:39:17 PM
Thanks for the thought today. Just got home a bit ago with mom. She did well. She is not happy that she can not drive for a month. We live in a rural area and she helps out with my sister's twins. Guess I will need to buy more gas because I have a feeling I am going to be doing some driving. Thank goodness we live close to each other.

So glad she did well. Thanks for the update.

Yes, losing one's independence, even temporarily is no fun.

Nice your family lives pretty close to each other.

Gas up, girl, I think you're right. LOL

(Thanks for your kind words about me and my propensity to fall.)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 09:33:38 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::

Edited by me ::MonkeyHaHa::

heh. I didn't even notice your typo until you edited it ;-p

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 09:38:25 PM
Thanks for the thought today. Just got home a bit ago with mom. She did well. She is not happy that she can not drive for a month. We live in a rural area and she helps out with my sister's twins. Guess I will need to buy more gas because I have a feeling I am going to be doing some driving. Thank goodness we live close to each other.


Glad to hear your mom is doing okay. Ya it's a bummer to have your driving curtailed even for a little while. Sounds like you are going to be busy for the next month or so. Maybe bye then the dang cold will be gone.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 24, 2014, 09:48:33 PM
Brandi  I have been meaning to ask how's your foot is doing?  Hoping it's better. ::MonkeyHeart::

Oh thanks for asking! It is so much better! I just occasionally feel a small twinge.

But get this! I tripped over our dog Brandi Thursday night in the dark, and fell flat onto the kitchen floor! Both knees must have hit the floor first and they were hurting. I put ice on them right away, and lucked out again! Just a few days of bruising-like pain and I am doing fine.

I really have to learn to stop falling. I do take a med for my nerve damage pain that causes balance issues, but really. This is getting ridiculous. I googled falling tendencies and learned a few tips to help keep me stable.

Working on it!

 ::MonkeyDance::

Brandi be careful gal. Glad to hear your foot is better and your last fall you didn't get hurt to bad. Glad to hear you have found some helpful hints on how keep you more stable.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 25, 2014, 08:50:46 AM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi they make nightlights, flashlights, headlamps, for the love of marie, please, use a light. 

sniff, sniff. :(



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 25, 2014, 12:52:48 PM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi they make nightlights, flashlights, headlamps, for the love of marie, please, use a light. 

sniff, sniff. :(

LOL Seahorse. hahaha

You are absolutely right though.

I hear they even make light bulbs!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 25, 2014, 01:19:36 PM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi they make nightlights, flashlights, headlamps, for the love of marie, please, use a light. 

sniff, sniff. :(

LOL Seahorse. hahaha

You are absolutely right though.

I hear they even make light bulbs!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 26, 2014, 04:12:14 PM
Got the power and water turned on at the "new house" for the inspection.

Inspection this Friday. And the high is supposed to be 32º after a 16º low the night before! Brrrr.

Inspection expected to last about 3 hours or more.

I plan on taking measurements of everything! I have made a floor plan of both levels so I can just add the measurements to it.

Hope the inspector turns on the heat pump (anyone have experience with heat pumps?) and the house is not frigid.

Will be sure to let you all know about the results. I am very nervous, hoping there is not a deal-killer found during the inspection.

I am also hoping this is the last major hurdle towards closing.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 26, 2014, 07:37:25 PM
Got the power and water turned on at the "new house" for the inspection.

Inspection this Friday. And the high is supposed to be 32º after a 16º low the night before! Brrrr.

Inspection expected to last about 3 hours or more.

I plan on taking measurements of everything! I have made a floor plan of both levels so I can just add the measurements to it.

Hope the inspector turns on the heat pump (anyone have experience with heat pumps?) and the house is not frigid.

Will be sure to let you all know about the results. I am very nervous, hoping there is not a deal-killer found during the inspection.

I am also hoping this is the last major hurdle towards closing.

I have a heat pump and love it - what kind of questions do you have?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: CasuallyCool on February 26, 2014, 07:49:29 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I never liked either of the gum balls, Bryant or Greg.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 26, 2014, 08:50:06 PM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi they make nightlights, flashlights, headlamps, for the love of marie, please, use a light. 

sniff, sniff. :(

LOL Seahorse. hahaha

You are absolutely right though.

I hear they even make light bulbs!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)


 ::MonkeyHeart:: Luv you, CC :smt054

Sniff, Sniff :) I hope Brandi, is OK. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 26, 2014, 09:23:56 PM
Got the power and water turned on at the "new house" for the inspection.

Inspection this Friday. And the high is supposed to be 32º after a 16º low the night before! Brrrr.

Inspection expected to last about 3 hours or more.

I plan on taking measurements of everything! I have made a floor plan of both levels so I can just add the measurements to it.

Hope the inspector turns on the heat pump (anyone have experience with heat pumps?) and the house is not frigid.

Will be sure to let you all know about the results. I am very nervous, hoping there is not a deal-killer found during the inspection.

I am also hoping this is the last major hurdle towards closing.

I have a heat pump and love it - what kind of questions do you have?

Well, this home has only a heat pump. For heating and cooling. Does it do both well? I am used to having a separate central air conditioning unit where I have lived.

We don't have any backup heating system in the home either, do we need one? And if so, what kind of backup heating systems are there?

Glad you love yours.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 26, 2014, 09:37:12 PM
Got the power and water turned on at the "new house" for the inspection.

Inspection this Friday. And the high is supposed to be 32º after a 16º low the night before! Brrrr.

Inspection expected to last about 3 hours or more.

I plan on taking measurements of everything! I have made a floor plan of both levels so I can just add the measurements to it.

Hope the inspector turns on the heat pump (anyone have experience with heat pumps?) and the house is not frigid.

Will be sure to let you all know about the results. I am very nervous, hoping there is not a deal-killer found during the inspection.

I am also hoping this is the last major hurdle towards closing.

I have a heat pump and love it - what kind of questions do you have?

Well, this home has only a heat pump. For heating and cooling. Does it do both well? I am used to having a separate central air conditioning unit where I have lived.

We don't have any backup heating system in the home either, do we need one? And if so, what kind of backup heating systems are there?

Glad you love yours.

Let me add that there is no backup heating system that I am aware of. Guess I'll find out more on Friday when the inspector is doing his thing.

I am used to an electric forced-air furnace, but I hear heat pumps use a fraction of the energy they use. I am concerned that the heat pump will get the house as warm as I like it. I have become so cold-natured recently! And as cool as I like it in the summer. It gets hot and humid here in the summer.

We do have a wood-burning fireplace, but I don't think that would be considered a backup system. LOL More like an emergency system, when power is out. ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 26, 2014, 09:39:47 PM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi they make nightlights, flashlights, headlamps, for the love of marie, please, use a light. 

sniff, sniff. :(

LOL Seahorse. hahaha

You are absolutely right though.

I hear they even make light bulbs!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)


 ::MonkeyHeart:: Luv you, CC :smt054

Sniff, Sniff :) I hope Brandi, is OK. 

Even in her ripe old age, she is faster than I am. LOL

She got out of the way quickly, as I tumbled onto the kitchen floor.

She's such a sweetheart!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 26, 2014, 09:48:33 PM
Good morning Monkey's,

Brandi they make nightlights, flashlights, headlamps, for the love of marie, please, use a light. 

sniff, sniff. :(

LOL Seahorse. hahaha

You are absolutely right though.

I hear they even make light bulbs!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/monkey-lightbulb-1.gif~original)


 ::MonkeyHeart:: Luv you, CC :smt054

Sniff, Sniff :) I hope Brandi, is OK. 

Even in her ripe old age, she is faster than I am. LOL

She got out of the way quickly, as I tumbled onto the kitchen floor.

She's such a sweetheart!


(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/MonkeyGuys/doctor.png)

Brandi, 

This little cute Doc was hard to bring to you, but, he is here!

Wuv,
Seahorse


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 27, 2014, 10:08:45 AM
Got the power and water turned on at the "new house" for the inspection.

Inspection this Friday. And the high is supposed to be 32º after a 16º low the night before! Brrrr.

Inspection expected to last about 3 hours or more.

I plan on taking measurements of everything! I have made a floor plan of both levels so I can just add the measurements to it.

Hope the inspector turns on the heat pump (anyone have experience with heat pumps?) and the house is not frigid.

Will be sure to let you all know about the results. I am very nervous, hoping there is not a deal-killer found during the inspection.

I am also hoping this is the last major hurdle towards closing.

I have a heat pump and love it - what kind of questions do you have?

Well, this home has only a heat pump. For heating and cooling. Does it do both well? I am used to having a separate central air conditioning unit where I have lived.

We don't have any backup heating system in the home either, do we need one? And if so, what kind of backup heating systems are there?

Glad you love yours.

Brandi - heat pumps will keep the house warm enough. They are basically air conditioners that work in reverse when running for heat. Instead of using the outside air to transfer heat out of the house, it sucks the heat from the outside air and transfers it in. We are running now ours now and the outside air is 6 degrees and the house is a comfy 69.  Tonight when the temp drops to 15 below, I may turn on the propane but even then it will work hard, but we will not get below 65. We have saved a TON of money over the propane forced air running this. Since we put it in three years ago, our gas use has dropped in quantity 50% or more. In the summer it will cool us down well (and we have a cathedral ceiling).  In Michigan we are required to have a back up source of heat, but unless it get REALLY cold, I do not run it. Let me know if you need any other information. I would highly recommend a heat pump to anyone.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 27, 2014, 12:01:02 PM
TBM,
Thanks for the info on your heat pump. I have read some stuff on them and they kinda confuse me. But I have also read that they are a very efficient use of fuel. The heat pump at the "new house" is a XL1200 Trane, with a SEER of 14 (AC) and 13.9 (heat). I think it is the original from when the house was built, so it may need replacing soon. We're gonna be close to broke after the closing, until we sell our current home.

Anyway, I am thrilled to hear you all are happy with yours up there where typically, you get really cold temps. That's reassuring to know.

We'll see what the home inspector has to say tomorrow about ours. Oh, and the roof. Those are the two main things I am worried about. ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 27, 2014, 03:51:26 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I never liked either of the gum balls, Bryant or Greg.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 27, 2014, 03:55:43 PM
Keeping fingers crossed Brandi that your house inspection goes well.  ::MonkeyHeart:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 27, 2014, 04:18:45 PM
Keeping fingers crossed Brandi that your house inspection goes well.  ::MonkeyHeart:: 

Please do!

And thank you!!!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 27, 2014, 04:21:30 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I never liked either of the gum balls, Bryant or Greg.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

I don't get it.

Did one of them do something recently?

Like in the news or something?

Color me confused. (A state I seem to visit a lot.) LOL

Why mention them?

 ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 27, 2014, 04:38:35 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I never liked either of the gum balls, Bryant or Greg.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

I don't get it.

Did one of them do something recently?

Like in the news or something?

Color me confused. (A state I seem to visit a lot.) LOL

Why mention them?

 ::MonkeyEek::


Brandi I think CC was referring to our talking about the gumball pods of the trees.  Byrant Gumbel ( Gumball )


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 27, 2014, 04:44:09 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I never liked either of the gum balls, Bryant or Greg.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

I don't get it.

Did one of them do something recently?

Like in the news or something?

Color me confused. (A state I seem to visit a lot.) LOL

Why mention them?

 ::MonkeyEek::


Brandi I think CC was referring to our talking about the gumball pods of the trees.  Byrant Gumbel ( Gumball )
OOooooooooooooooooooooh!

I swear I tried to figure it out, too.

ROFL!

TY.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 27, 2014, 05:12:10 PM
Prayers to all monkeys in need.   ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::

I never liked either of the gum balls, Bryant or Greg.   ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyCool::


 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyDevil:: ::MonkeyDevil::

I don't get it.

Did one of them do something recently?

Like in the news or something?

Color me confused. (A state I seem to visit a lot.) LOL

Why mention them?

 ::MonkeyEek::


Brandi I think CC was referring to our talking about the gumball pods of the trees.  Byrant Gumbel ( Gumball )
OOooooooooooooooooooooh!

I swear I tried to figure it out, too.

ROFL!

TY.

You're Welcome.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 27, 2014, 08:02:14 PM
Thanks GE - I had no idea what CC was talking about either  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 27, 2014, 08:10:14 PM
Thanks GE - I had no idea what CC was talking about either  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::  I got this one. Some of his go right over my head.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 27, 2014, 08:11:45 PM
TBM   How long is the latest freeze suppose to last up your way?  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 01, 2014, 07:57:35 PM
Blessings to everyone!

 ::stpats::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 02, 2014, 09:07:45 AM
TBM   How long is the latest freeze suppose to last up your way?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Sorry this is late - been very busy shoveling SNOW and trying to stay warm. Friday when I took the kids to school is was 14 below air temperature. Today we have 4 inches of new snow this morning but it is 14 above!  So good news here.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 02, 2014, 03:06:12 PM
Oh, Lord have mercy!

It's 70º here today, calling for a low of 23 tonight, and 8º on Monday night. The icing on the cake is: 6-12" of snow expected tomorrow, starting out as sleet around daybreak.

I am supposed to pick Ray (neighbor) up at the convalescent home where he has been for 2+ weeks, recovering from heart surgery. He had two bypasses and a valve replacement on 2-4-2014. Supposed to be ready for discharge at 11 AM. That's after about oh, 5 hours of it snowing. He really wants out, and it may be real tricky and dangerous to try to get him.

Not great news about the home Inspection, but not a deal-killer, according to my husband. I'll tell you all about it when I get time. Been busy researching plumbers! (Yes, we had the water turned on for the inspection and about 5 minutes after the system filled with water, suddenly a small hole in the downstairs ceiling broke through with a stream of water gushing out of it onto the floor!) The house had been "winterized" it said, and vacant for around a year. Hoping that no other leaks will appear when the pipe is repaired and water turned back on. Scary. We had to leave the electricity on and the thermostat on 55º so that we don't cause any frozen pipes now that the water is in the system, but turned off at the main cutoff. Not happy about heating a home we don't even own yet. But temps are going to be well below freezing for the next few weeks at night.

*sigh*

I'll report back to you all in a while.

Oh, TBM ... the heat pump is a Trane, and it heated the house very well! It was 32º during the day on Friday while we were there. It checked out fine. He did not test the A/C part, stating if it heats properly, it would cool properly as well.

Trying to keep smiling ;-)



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 02, 2014, 04:49:48 PM
TBM   How long is the latest freeze suppose to last up your way?  ::MonkeyHeart::

Sorry this is late - been very busy shoveling SNOW and trying to stay warm. Friday when I took the kids to school is was 14 below air temperature. Today we have 4 inches of new snow this morning but it is 14 above!  So good news here.

That's good news it's 14 above.  I heard from Northern Rose and she said it's been a brutal winter up in Canada this year too.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 02, 2014, 05:00:18 PM
Oh, Lord have mercy!

It's 70º here today, calling for a low of 23 tonight, and 8º on Monday night. The icing on the cake is: 6-12" of snow expected tomorrow, starting out as sleet around daybreak.

I am supposed to pick Ray (neighbor) up at the convalescent home where he has been for 2+ weeks, recovering from heart surgery. He had two bypasses and a valve replacement on 2-4-2014. Supposed to be ready for discharge at 11 AM. That's after about oh, 5 hours of it snowing. He really wants out, and it may be real tricky and dangerous to try to get him.

Not great news about the home Inspection, but not a deal-killer, according to my husband. I'll tell you all about it when I get time. Been busy researching plumbers! (Yes, we had the water turned on for the inspection and about 5 minutes after the system filled with water, suddenly a small hole in the downstairs ceiling broke through with a stream of water gushing out of it onto the floor!) The house had been "winterized" it said, and vacant for around a year. Hoping that no other leaks will appear when the pipe is repaired and water turned back on. Scary. We had to leave the electricity on and the thermostat on 55º so that we don't cause any frozen pipes now that the water is in the system, but turned off at the main cutoff. Not happy about heating a home we don't even own yet. But temps are going to be well below freezing for the next few weeks at night.

*sigh*

I'll report back to you all in a while.

Oh, TBM ... the heat pump is a Trane, and it heated the house very well! It was 32º during the day on Friday while we were there. It checked out fine. He did not test the A/C part, stating if it heats properly, it would cool properly as well.

Trying to keep smiling ;-)



Keeping fingers crossed for you about the house Brandi. Hope there are no more leaks. We were in the 70's yesterday here. Today depends where you are but about 16/19 with some snow flurries and icy rain. Going down to 10/14 tonight. Crazy. Took grandson and did all my errands yesterday and got all my shopping done. Figured I could just watch the snow etc. When daughter shows up. She was headed to the store but her windshield froze up and her defroster stopped working. So ended up taking her to the store. Got the windshield cleared up so she could make it home. The roads were starting to ice over. So no more trips for us.

Hopefully your neighbor will understand if you can't go out tomorrow and get him. Be safe if you go out.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 02, 2014, 08:57:14 PM
Oh, Lord have mercy!

It's 70º here today, calling for a low of 23 tonight, and 8º on Monday night. The icing on the cake is: 6-12" of snow expected tomorrow, starting out as sleet around daybreak.

I am supposed to pick Ray (neighbor) up at the convalescent home where he has been for 2+ weeks, recovering from heart surgery. He had two bypasses and a valve replacement on 2-4-2014. Supposed to be ready for discharge at 11 AM. That's after about oh, 5 hours of it snowing. He really wants out, and it may be real tricky and dangerous to try to get him.

Not great news about the home Inspection, but not a deal-killer, according to my husband. I'll tell you all about it when I get time. Been busy researching plumbers! (Yes, we had the water turned on for the inspection and about 5 minutes after the system filled with water, suddenly a small hole in the downstairs ceiling broke through with a stream of water gushing out of it onto the floor!) The house had been "winterized" it said, and vacant for around a year. Hoping that no other leaks will appear when the pipe is repaired and water turned back on. Scary. We had to leave the electricity on and the thermostat on 55º so that we don't cause any frozen pipes now that the water is in the system, but turned off at the main cutoff. Not happy about heating a home we don't even own yet. But temps are going to be well below freezing for the next few weeks at night.

*sigh*

I'll report back to you all in a while.

Oh, TBM ... the heat pump is a Trane, and it heated the house very well! It was 32º during the day on Friday while we were there. It checked out fine. He did not test the A/C part, stating if it heats properly, it would cool properly as well.

Trying to keep smiling ;-)



Keeping fingers crossed for you about the house Brandi. Hope there are no more leaks. We were in the 70's yesterday here. Today depends where you are but about 16/19 with some snow flurries and icy rain. Going down to 10/14 tonight. Crazy. Took grandson and did all my errands yesterday and got all my shopping done. Figured I could just watch the snow etc. When daughter shows up. She was headed to the store but her windshield froze up and her defroster stopped working. So ended up taking her to the store. Got the windshield cleared up so she could make it home. The roads were starting to ice over. So no more trips for us.

Hopefully your neighbor will understand if you can't go out tomorrow and get him. Be safe if you go out.  ::MonkeyHeart::

My gosh about the Dallas weather! Dallas was on national news at 6:30 this evening how the temperature dropped so much and the ice/snow stuff you all are getting now. Glad all worked out with going to the store and your daughter's windshield finally got cleared so she could get home. Whew! You stay safe in your home and try to enjoy the late winter wonderland.

I called Ray today and he understands he may have to stay another day because of the weather. I'll make a judgment call tomorrow and call him and the administrator if I cannot make it. So I feel a little better, but he would really like to come home!

Going to go out to the grocery, as this snow storm has kinda caught me by surprise and I need my daily strawberries! LOL Going out around 10 PM so hopefully it won't be so crowded. In Virginia, if they call for any snow, everyone runs out to the grocery to buy milk, bread and eggs. We decided everyone has to have french toast when it snows! I just need my berries. heh


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 03, 2014, 02:54:07 AM
I can't complain  ::stpats:: Even with the ups & downs with our weather. We don't stay really cold for days. weeks etc. 

Glad your neighbor understands you might not be able to go get him. Be safe if you go out. The wind was strong here with this cold front. They do the same here with rain, snow any weather change you name it and the stores are packed.

Stay safe and warm. Spring is coming sooner than later I hope. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 03, 2014, 09:21:02 AM
Blessings to everyone!

 ::stpats::

Morning Sister ::stpats:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 03, 2014, 09:42:35 AM
I can't complain  ::stpats:: Even with the ups & downs with our weather. We don't stay really cold for days. weeks etc. 

Glad your neighbor understands you might not be able to go get him. Be safe if you go out. The wind was strong here with this cold front. They do the same here with rain, snow any weather change you name it and the stores are packed.

Stay safe and warm. Spring is coming sooner than later I hope. ::MonkeyHeart::

Snow is coming down like crazy. There is ice under the snow.

Hubby went to work and am waiting to hear from him to hear what the roads are like and his recommendation as to whether I should clean off car and venture out to get Ray in an hour.

Ray just called, wanting to know if I was coming. As I was typing this. He's anxious.

Of course, our state is under a state of emergency and they are telling everyone to stay home. ;-/

Was wondering about Klaas and how she was doing with all the rain out west. (Now that sounds odd, asking about rain ot west, where they have been having such horrible drought conditions.)



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 03, 2014, 11:05:44 AM
Welp ... I cleaned off the car and when I was finished, it was covered again. There was a thick layer of ice on the windshield and back window and all the windshield wipers were frozen down to the windows. I got one car door open, the others were frozen shut.

I didn't scrape the ice off the windows. I made an executive decision to not go. If I had a clean car (parked in a garage, like we have at our new house...lol) then I would have ventured out and tried to go get Ray. But scraping this thick ice off the windows was not something I felt I could do. I cannot even reach the whole windshield, it's an SUV.

I called Ray and let him know, he was very understanding, but disappointed. I called the admin in charge at the convalescent home, and she was also very understanding. In fact, she was trying to go home at noon. It's supposed to snow until around 6 PM tonight.

I have not seen a soul drive up or down our street since I got up at 8:30. So strange.

Hubby is thinking about coming home soon. I hope he does. He's Canadian and can drive in snow better than most of us here in the South. But driving on ice is just a no-go for anyone. Accidents reported all over the place.

I fed the birds, and they are going crazy at the feeder. I think I'll put some more seed out in a couple of hours.

Sister, stay home and safe if you can today. 4 Donks, it looked like this storm may have sent you some ice. Hope you and the animals are doing okay. Everyone affected by this storm, stay safe!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 03, 2014, 01:01:47 PM
Welp ... I cleaned off the car and when I was finished, it was covered again. There was a thick layer of ice on the windshield and back window and all the windshield wipers were frozen down to the windows. I got one car door open, the others were frozen shut.

I didn't scrape the ice off the windows. I made an executive decision to not go. If I had a clean car (parked in a garage, like we have at our new house...lol) then I would have ventured out and tried to go get Ray. But scraping this thick ice off the windows was not something I felt I could do. I cannot even reach the whole windshield, it's an SUV.

I called Ray and let him know, he was very understanding, but disappointed. I called the admin in charge at the convalescent home, and she was also very understanding. In fact, she was trying to go home at noon. It's supposed to snow until around 6 PM tonight.

I have not seen a soul drive up or down our street since I got up at 8:30. So strange.

Hubby is thinking about coming home soon. I hope he does. He's Canadian and can drive in snow better than most of us here in the South. But driving on ice is just a no-go for anyone. Accidents reported all over the place.

I fed the birds, and they are going crazy at the feeder. I think I'll put some more seed out in a couple of hours.

Sister, stay home and safe if you can today. 4 Donks, it looked like this storm may have sent you some ice. Hope you and the animals are doing okay. Everyone affected by this storm, stay safe!

Probably a good choice. I can drive in snow but ice is an entirely different thing. Better to get him home safe tomarrow than back to the hospital with an injury today!  Be careful if you go out to give more seeds to the birdies!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 03, 2014, 01:50:01 PM
Hubby got home and did a little shoveling ... Brandi went out and dipped her head in the snow, as she loves to do.

I caught her just after the head dip...
(http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/brandi.png)

Then she saw me, and came towards me, snow still on her nose:

(http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/brandi2.png)

Not bad for an old gal her age! (14+) Still acts like a puppy! The snow especially brings it out in her.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 03, 2014, 03:52:01 PM
Welp ... I cleaned off the car and when I was finished, it was covered again. There was a thick layer of ice on the windshield and back window and all the windshield wipers were frozen down to the windows. I got one car door open, the others were frozen shut.

I didn't scrape the ice off the windows. I made an executive decision to not go. If I had a clean car (parked in a garage, like we have at our new house...lol) then I would have ventured out and tried to go get Ray. But scraping this thick ice off the windows was not something I felt I could do. I cannot even reach the whole windshield, it's an SUV.

I called Ray and let him know, he was very understanding, but disappointed. I called the admin in charge at the convalescent home, and she was also very understanding. In fact, she was trying to go home at noon. It's supposed to snow until around 6 PM tonight.

I have not seen a soul drive up or down our street since I got up at 8:30. So strange.

Hubby is thinking about coming home soon. I hope he does. He's Canadian and can drive in snow better than most of us here in the South. But driving on ice is just a no-go for anyone. Accidents reported all over the place.

I fed the birds, and they are going crazy at the feeder. I think I'll put some more seed out in a couple of hours.

Sister, stay home and safe if you can today. 4 Donks, it looked like this storm may have sent you some ice. Hope you and the animals are doing okay. Everyone affected by this storm, stay safe!

Probably a good choice. I can drive in snow but ice is an entirely different thing. Better to get him home safe tomarrow than back to the hospital with an injury today!  Be careful if you go out to give more seeds to the birdies!

Yep ::rhino:: Glad you decided to wait. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 03, 2014, 03:53:07 PM
Hubby got home and did a little shoveling ... Brandi went out and dipped her head in the snow, as she loves to do.

I caught her just after the head dip...
(http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/brandi.png)

Then she saw me, and came towards me, snow still on her nose:

(http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/brandi2.png)

Not bad for an old gal her age! (14+) Still acts like a puppy! The snow especially brings it out in her.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

How sweet  ::stpats::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 03, 2014, 05:40:30 PM
Forgot to add this picture. When Brandi came in, she did her usual, turned around and waited for her treat. "I have just been outside and done my business, I will have my treat now." This is her demanding her treat!

Notice the arrow pointing to the snow still on her nose. LOL

(http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/brandi3.png)

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on March 03, 2014, 06:07:39 PM
 ::HelloKitty::hi everybody.
All is well with us. Busy  busy busy...

Did anyone watch the oscars last night? What did u think?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 03, 2014, 07:32:15 PM
Brandi - there was enough rain Friday that I stayed home and worked from here.  Californian's just aren't used to driving in heavy rain and there were accidents all over the place.  Rained off and on all weekend but it's beautiful today and supposed to be in the upper 70's by the end of the week.  No water damage or mud slides in my area.

Glad you stayed home Brandi - not worth driving on ice! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 03, 2014, 08:01:04 PM
Brandi - there was enough rain Friday that I stayed home and worked from here.  Californian's just aren't used to driving in heavy rain and there were accidents all over the place.  Rained off and on all weekend but it's beautiful today and supposed to be in the upper 70's by the end of the week.  No water damage or mud slides in my area.

Glad you stayed home Brandi - not worth driving on ice! 

Glad to hear things have settled down and you didn't have any water/wind/mud damage there. Been thinking about you out there.

Thanks. Gonna try tomorrow, although everything left on the roads is gonna be iced. Going to be 5º tonight. It's 11º right now, and only going up to 34º tomorrow. But I am gonna try!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 04, 2014, 12:55:25 PM
Welp, got Ray home today. Main roads are just wet, although it is still below freezing. Must be the salt they treated them with.

Parking lots are a mess. We did manage to get in and out of a Hardees, since Ray wanted to have a burger as soon as he got out. LOL

Got him in to his home through the snowy yard safely. Going through his meds list and medications so I can prepare a plan for him to take them on schedule. So all is good.

While driving to get him, a snow plow passed going the other direction, threw up wet gunk on my windshield, and I decided to try the washers. Sprayed it on, the wipers went over it, and everything immediately froze, making it almost impossible to see out. I tried to find a place to pull over, and eventually the window kinda miraculously cleared pretty well. By the time we were driving back, the wiper washers worked just fine. So there is light at the end of the frozen tunnel. LOL

I grew up in Cincinnati and it snowed a lot there in the winter, but I was not yet a driver, so I was unaware of the problems of winter driving. I can tell you, I do not like it. One bit. Don't know how you northern monkeys cope with this over and over throughout the winter. I don't think I am cut out for it. But you all have my utmost respect for dealing with it!

Got our first email from our closing agent today, requesting signatures. Looks like things are moving along. (Our realtor is drafting a proposal for a price reduction to the bank for the house, (It's a foreclosure property) because of repairs needed that we found out about after the inspection, so we'll see how that goes.) I doubt it will work, since they keep saying it is being sold "As Is" and we are dealing with a bank in Germany, who uses a company in India to actually sell the properties. And they stink. To high heaven.

Lots of stuff happening here. One thing after the other. Trying not to get too stressed about stuff. Hard to do though.

Have a great day!

Cookie, good to see you back! Glad to hear you are doing well, and keeping busy. I have missed you.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 05, 2014, 07:07:53 AM
Brandi - glad you made it safe and sound. Nothing like the terror when your windshield freezes and you suddenly realize you are driving down bad roads with no vision!  Sucks big time!

I am glad things are moving forward with the house. Things will work out.  I thought of you when hubs was doing some research and found an article that said that heat pumps are 300% more efficient than traditional heating units.  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on March 05, 2014, 08:38:16 AM
Brandi,

whew.

It was a test, and you passed it. :)



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 05, 2014, 12:35:57 PM
Brandi,

whew.

It was a test, and you passed it. :)

I don't like pop quizzes, never did. LOL

Seahorse, see my reply to you in my section, please.

 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 05, 2014, 01:09:58 PM
Brandi - glad you made it safe and sound. Nothing like the terror when your windshield freezes and you suddenly realize you are driving down bad roads with no vision!  Sucks big time!

I am glad things are moving forward with the house. Things will work out.  I thought of you when hubs was doing some research and found an article that said that heat pumps are 300% more efficient than traditional heating units.  ::MonkeyCool::

Yeah, was scary there for a bit when I was driving and suddenly could not see! At least there was light traffic and the roads at that spot were not too bad.

Yes, I am impressed at how warm the house got so quickly when we were there for the inspection. We had to leave the utilities on and are paying to heat the house as I speak. Didn't want the pipes to freeze in this cold weather, and we had to have the water re-introduced to the system in the house for the inspection. (It had been winterized before the inspection.)

Every day, we hear from the closing agent, the mortgage guy or the realtor to send more stuff to them. We had to show evidence of homeowners insurance yesterday and we had not even chosen an insurance company yet! So I got some online quotes and we decided to go with GEICO, since their quote was the lowest and I have had car insurance with them for ages. We actually had to "buy" insurance yesterday online for the closing paperwork. Had to send another signed letter today to the mortgage people. They just told me this morning that they are now all set and just waiting on the appraisal. (I would have thought that had already been obtained!)

But, overall, I think we are on schedule for closing on March 19. Kinda scary because we will then own two homes. With two payments. heh We'll be super busy moving, having repairs done at both places at the same time, and trying to sell this current home. We'll be changing Internet providers too, and I have so much email coming to my current provider's email account (we've had them for 15 years or so) and I have so many websites hosted by this provider. I have to move all of them and change my email address in so any accounts since we will lose all of that when we cancel cable. Not looking forward to all that. The good part of all of that is we are going to get FIOS at the new place! And for the first two years, it will cost less than our current cable account.

I notice when I am stressed, I talk/post a lot! Someone tell me if I am talking too much!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 05, 2014, 08:31:31 PM
Brandi glad you made it picking up your neighbor. It is scary when you can't see out your windshield. Sounds like everything is moving right along with the new house. You are going to be very busy. I don't envy you the moving part. But the rest of it I am excited for you.   ::MonkeyHeart::  It's exciting to find and be able to get a new house.  ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on March 06, 2014, 01:31:35 PM
Hi ya monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::
Brand,love the photos!   ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 06, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Hi ya monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::
Brand,love the photos!   ::MonkeyDance::

Hi Trimm ::MonkeyHeart:: Miss you


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 06, 2014, 03:43:58 PM
Hi ya monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::
Brand,love the photos!   ::MonkeyDance::

Trimm!!!!

So good to see you!

Glad you liked the pics of Brandi in the snow ;-)

And it's not over yet!

Calling for sleet, snow and freezing rain in the early morning, just in time for rush hour! Good thing, though, it is supposed to be up to 39º later in the day. Now to convince my Canadian husband to leave later than usual for work. Wish me luck in that endeavor!

Oh, Spring, where art thou???


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 06, 2014, 03:55:03 PM
Hi ya monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::
Brand,love the photos!   ::MonkeyDance::

Trimm!!!!

So good to see you!

Glad you liked the pics of Brandi in the snow ;-)

And it's not over yet!

Calling for sleet, snow and freezing rain in the early morning, just in time for rush hour! Good thing, though, it is supposed to be up to 39º later in the day. Now to convince my Canadian husband to leave later than usual for work. Wish me luck in that endeavor!

Oh, Spring, where art thou???


Good Luck talking hubs into leaving a little bit later for work.  ::MonkeyWink:: 

Spring will be here soon. I hope ::MonkeyKiss::  I just read that the Great Lakes are now 91 percent frozen over.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 06, 2014, 06:11:51 PM
Hi ya monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::
Brand,love the photos!   ::MonkeyDance::

Trimm!!!!

So good to see you!

Glad you liked the pics of Brandi in the snow ;-)

And it's not over yet!

Calling for sleet, snow and freezing rain in the early morning, just in time for rush hour! Good thing, though, it is supposed to be up to 39º later in the day. Now to convince my Canadian husband to leave later than usual for work. Wish me luck in that endeavor!

Oh, Spring, where art thou???


Good Luck talking hubs into leaving a little bit later for work.  ::MonkeyWink:: 

Spring will be here soon. I hope ::MonkeyKiss::  I just read that the Great Lakes are now 91 percent frozen over.  ::MonkeyEek::

Which is down - it was 98% - we lost a lot of ice when we had our one warmish day - in the 30s with wind and a little rain. Supposed to be in the 40s Saturday!  Going to get out the shorts! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 06, 2014, 07:36:17 PM
Hi ya monkeys!   ::MonkeyHeart::
Brand,love the photos!   ::MonkeyDance::

Trimm!!!!

So good to see you!

Glad you liked the pics of Brandi in the snow ;-)

And it's not over yet!

Calling for sleet, snow and freezing rain in the early morning, just in time for rush hour! Good thing, though, it is supposed to be up to 39º later in the day. Now to convince my Canadian husband to leave later than usual for work. Wish me luck in that endeavor!

Oh, Spring, where art thou???


Good Luck talking hubs into leaving a little bit later for work.  ::MonkeyWink:: 

Spring will be here soon. I hope ::MonkeyKiss::  I just read that the Great Lakes are now 91 percent frozen over.  ::MonkeyEek::

Which is down - it was 98% - we lost a lot of ice when we had our one warmish day - in the 30s with wind and a little rain. Supposed to be in the 40s Saturday!  Going to get out the shorts! 

 ::MonkeyEek:: TBM  I hadn't heard that. The last I heard was 86 percent frozen and something about back in the 90's it had been 90 percent frozen and way back in 74 it was 95 percent frozen. That's just down right cold.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 07, 2014, 03:35:47 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show at 9PM ET tonight!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/PRetzer030714_zpsb33974f4.jpg)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 08, 2014, 12:06:57 PM
Gorgeous day here today! 61º here right now, calling for a high of 62. I bet it goes a bit higher. And sunshine too! Still snow on the ground, but it's melting fast. I say we all deserve this beautiful weather after enduring the cold and snow and ice for so long. Hope everyone has a great weekend with milder, nice weather!

I am so happy. My sleuthing skills have netted me the email current address of the woman who lived in the house we are buying for the past 8 years! (It's a foreclosure owned by a foreign bank, so even our realtor has had no contact with the previous owners.) I emailed the former owner and said I had a few (I actually have a LOT, LOL) questions about the home, and asked if she would consent to speaking with me about them. She replied within the hour of my sending the email, and said she would be very happy to talk with me! She asked for my phone number and said she would call me this weekend. I am anxiously awaiting her call!

The main important question I have is: Where is the septic tank/system? We have no idea where it is, and hiring someone to find it would be very costly. Also, the house is equipped with an alarm system, and we have no idea what the code is for it. When the power was turned on for the inspection, the alarm system went off and it took us about 30 minutes to figure out how to silence it. It was ear-piercing. heh With the code, we can re-program it and set it to do as we want. We don't plan on using the alarm service it was installed by,which charges a monthly fee and contacts them when there is an emergency, but we can use it locally within the home with the code.

So being able to speak with the former owner is a god-send. Hopefully she doesn't forget to call. She has my number, but I don't have hers.

Have a great weekend, monkeys!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on March 08, 2014, 03:20:20 PM
Gorgeous day here today! 61º here right now, calling for a high of 62. I bet it goes a bit higher. And sunshine too! Still snow on the ground, but it's melting fast. I say we all deserve this beautiful weather after enduring the cold and snow and ice for so long. Hope everyone has a great weekend with milder, nice weather!

I am so happy. My sleuthing skills have netted me the email current address of the woman who lived in the house we are buying for the past 8 years! (It's a foreclosure owned by a foreign bank, so even our realtor has had no contact with the previous owners.) I emailed the former owner and said I had a few (I actually have a LOT, LOL) questions about the home, and asked if she would consent to speaking with me about them. She replied within the hour of my sending the email, and said she would be very happy to talk with me! She asked for my phone number and said she would call me this weekend. I am anxiously awaiting her call!

The main important question I have is: Where is the septic tank/system? We have no idea where it is, and hiring someone to find it would be very costly. Also, the house is equipped with an alarm system, and we have no idea what the code is for it. When the power was turned on for the inspection, the alarm system went off and it took us about 30 minutes to figure out how to silence it. It was ear-piercing. heh With the code, we can re-program it and set it to do as we want. We don't plan on using the alarm service it was installed by,which charges a monthly fee and contacts them when there is an emergency, but we can use it locally within the home with the code.

So being able to speak with the former owner is a god-send. Hopefully she doesn't forget to call. She has my number, but I don't have hers.

Have a great weekend, monkeys!
So happy for you Brandi that you found previous owner.  Agree it is such a major pain not knowing what, where and how when purchasing a home....We had the similar misfortune of not having enough info on this house when we bought it, especially where the septic tank was located.

We did manage nearly 8 years before it became a problem.  The building plans said it was on the opposite side of the house....duh......we have 2 1/2 acres so left us scratching our heads.  Fortunately one of the few friends I have here is a plumber, he can't service the septic but managed to track the line from the house........Only ended up with a 4 foot trench 20 foot long and pipe replaced, but bill was over $2,000...Would hate to think what it would have cost if we'd had a stranger "lookin" for it.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 09, 2014, 12:46:12 PM
Brandi - have you tried Pixlr.com?  You can do just about anything you can do in Photoshop (not ImageReady) but it's online and FREE!  My son just told me about it. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 09, 2014, 01:11:35 PM
Oh no!

Having a problem with the appraisal because of the broken pipe. The sellers have to repair the pipe because it cannot be appraised until the water is running. And they are selling "as is."

Realtor has requested the sellers (the bank) to repair the plumbing. Waiting on a response.

I don't want to lose this house!!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 09, 2014, 01:13:12 PM
Brandi - have you tried Pixlr.com?  You can do just about anything you can do in Photoshop (not ImageReady) but it's online and FREE!  My son just told me about it. 

I'll check it out, Klaas.

Not sure I need to do photoshop stuff online though, since I have it on my computer.

Will go check it out now. Thanks.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 09, 2014, 01:23:51 PM
Brandi - have you tried Pixlr.com?  You can do just about anything you can do in Photoshop (not ImageReady) but it's online and FREE!  My son just told me about it. 

I'll check it out, Klaas.

Not sure I need to do photoshop stuff online though, since I have it on my computer.

Will go check it out now. Thanks.

Wow.

I am impressed!

Quite cool, and easier than photoshop ;-)

Bookmarking it now.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 09, 2014, 04:54:50 PM
Yes it does seem easier and faster than Photoshop for me anyway, lol.  Great option especially for those who don't want to spend the money on Photoshop!  Plus you can use it on a tablet, phone or Chromebook.  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 09, 2014, 05:09:33 PM
Yes it does seem easier and faster than Photoshop for me anyway, lol.  Great option especially for those who don't want to spend the money on Photoshop!  Plus you can use it on a tablet, phone or Chromebook.  ::MonkeyCool::

Yes, it's a great resource.

Very nice find!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 09, 2014, 06:31:05 PM
Yes it does seem easier and faster than Photoshop for me anyway, lol.  Great option especially for those who don't want to spend the money on Photoshop!  Plus you can use it on a tablet, phone or Chromebook.  ::MonkeyCool::

Yes, it's a great resource.

Very nice find!

My son gets the credit!  I was surprised there was something so comparable to Photoshop online and free. ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 09, 2014, 08:06:48 PM
Brandi - have you tried Pixlr.com?  You can do just about anything you can do in Photoshop (not ImageReady) but it's online and FREE!  My son just told me about it. 

I had to see what this was all about and it ROCKS! Thanks for the heads up!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 09, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
Brandi - have you tried Pixlr.com?  You can do just about anything you can do in Photoshop (not ImageReady) but it's online and FREE!  My son just told me about it. 

I had to see what this was all about and it ROCKS! Thanks for the heads up!

It really does ROCK!   ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 11, 2014, 11:45:37 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need of them.

Hope everyone's having a wonderful day.

Brandi hope the bank will fix the broken pipe. Can't see why they wouldn't.

Klass cool site.

The kids here are out for their Spring Brake ( Easter Vacation) It's not even Spring yet. This is just dumb. Grandson is here with us for as long as his mom will let him stay. His mom ask him why do you always want to go to grandmas?  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Duh why not. He gets all is favorite meals, all his favorite snacks. And I am here to talk to or play games with when ever he wants.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Figure another year and he will be to old to spend time with us. Enjoying his company while we can.  ::MonkeyCool::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 11, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need of them.

Hope everyone's having a wonderful day.

Brandi hope the bank will fix the broken pipe. Can't see why they wouldn't.

Klass cool site.

The kids here are out for their Spring Brake ( Easter Vacation) It's not even Spring yet. This is just dumb. Grandson is here with us for as long as his mom will let him stay. His mom ask him why do you always want to go to grandmas?  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Duh why not. He gets all is favorite meals, all his favorite snacks. And I am here to talk to or play games with when ever he wants.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Figure another year and he will be to old to spend time with us. Enjoying his company while we can.  ::MonkeyCool::

Nice to see you, GE!

How nice (and seems early) that you have your GS for at least part of Easter Break! I think you're right, he'll get to an age where he wants to hang out with his friends instead of Grandma eventually. Make hay while the sun shines!

I cannot believe the weather here today. Sunny and 79º !!! I sat outside and had Brandi out there with me for about 90 minutes, enjoying the weather. Hubby power washed the deck over the past 2 weekends, so I arranged the furniture back onto it.

79º right now, and Thursday, they are calling for a high of 35º! Crazy, crazy weather, but I'll take the great weather we have today, for sure.

No word on any bank replies about plumbing repairs. The sellers they hired to sell the home are notoriously nasty, to put it politely. It appears they really don't care whether they sell homes or not. Really, it's that bad.

Good thing is, I did talk to the woman who lived there last, she called me finally. She is still in the area and is more than happy to walk us around the property and answer questions for us. We had a long talk yesterday, and some things were not good news to us, like the roof over the screened-in back porch (12' x 12') needs to be sealed, as it leaks. So many more projects keep rearing their ugly heads. She is still good friends with one of the neighbors and apparently the neighbor is very happy to hear she may have someone moving in soon.

We are on pins and needles waiting to find out what the seller is willing to do, if anything. It all seems dependent on that right now. Since we cannot get an appraisal until the plumbing works. I am thinking we will not have our closing on March 19, as scheduled, although neither our realtor or lender has said that to us yet. We're not in a hurry to move, but our mortgage rate is locked-in for just a week after March 19.

What a headache, I tell you.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 11, 2014, 04:54:23 PM
Fingers & toes crossed for you Brandi.  It gets nerve racking when trying to purchase a new home. I am happy for you that you have been able to talk with the family who lived there. That always helps.

It is 87 here today had to turn on the AC. Tomorrow we go down to 60 where it should be.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 11, 2014, 08:15:44 PM
Brandi keeping fingers crossed everything goes great and you have a quick closing.
The weather is nuts don't know if I should put winter jackets away or just forget it and keep them out "just in case".
Just made it back home I've been at my sisters' place and younger sister has been staying at my place to take care of all the donks and dogs. I somehow came down with a cold that caused a throat infection and I've had difficulty swallowing and breathing.... been to oncology center twice for IV's due to dehydration...bummer.
They haven't been able to scope me but will try Friday...keeping fingers crossed. It's taken me all this time to gain 8 lbs and now I'm back down to treatment weight and they are going to give me a hard time. All the animals love my sister but were they ever excited to have me back home.... I can hardly move they are stuck like glue. So good to be HOME !!!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 11, 2014, 09:36:23 PM
Brandi keeping fingers crossed everything goes great and you have a quick closing.
The weather is nuts don't know if I should put winter jackets away or just forget it and keep them out "just in case".
Just made it back home I've been at my sisters' place and younger sister has been staying at my place to take care of all the donks and dogs. I somehow came down with a cold that caused a throat infection and I've had difficulty swallowing and breathing.... been to oncology center twice for IV's due to dehydration...bummer.
They haven't been able to scope me but will try Friday...keeping fingers crossed. It's taken me all this time to gain 8 lbs and now I'm back down to treatment weight and they are going to give me a hard time. All the animals love my sister but were they ever excited to have me back home.... I can hardly move they are stuck like glue. So good to be HOME !!!!

4Donks sorry to hear you have had a set back. Prayers that the scope comes back good. I am sure the fur babies  were happy to see you.  Dang sorry to hear about the weight lose. I wish I could give you some of my extra weight.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Will keep in your in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 12, 2014, 09:37:16 PM
Brandi keeping fingers crossed everything goes great and you have a quick closing.
The weather is nuts don't know if I should put winter jackets away or just forget it and keep them out "just in case".
Just made it back home I've been at my sisters' place and younger sister has been staying at my place to take care of all the donks and dogs. I somehow came down with a cold that caused a throat infection and I've had difficulty swallowing and breathing.... been to oncology center twice for IV's due to dehydration...bummer.
They haven't been able to scope me but will try Friday...keeping fingers crossed. It's taken me all this time to gain 8 lbs and now I'm back down to treatment weight and they are going to give me a hard time. All the animals love my sister but were they ever excited to have me back home.... I can hardly move they are stuck like glue. So good to be HOME !!!!

So glad you are home and with your animal family. Colds are bad enough without creating infections. PLENTY of fluids, girl! But I think you know that. Keeping fingers crossed and good thoughts for your scope Friday.

No go on the bank fixing the plumbing, our realtor called today. He said the appraiser was going to do some appraisal there (without the water) and we'll see where that appraisal falls. Realtor also suggested we back out because of repairs needed and the fact that the bank won't budge. This is not a traditional sale. He is suggesting we back out and come back with an entirely new offer, lower than we have now, since they won't budge on anything. We have until tomorrow evening to decide what to do. We'll see. We want this, but don't want to be there unable to pay for needed repairs. *sigh* We'll see. And I'll keep you all informed.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 14, 2014, 02:12:38 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 14, 2014, 02:28:37 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::

Oh, that's great news, 4 Donks!!!

Mine, well, isn't so great yet. Last night, realtor emailed and said the appraisal was "fine." So we got all excited for our close on Wednesday.

This morning, he forwards an email from our lender saying the loan was approved with one stipulation: the leaking pipe needs to be fixed. (The seller's bank said they would not do it.) So now he is going back to the seller and asking for permission for us to have it repaired and then we can have a letter from a licensed plumber sent to say it is fixed.
Waiting now on the seller to give us that permission. If they do not, the deal is dead. We won't be able to buy it because our lender will not approve the loan.

So it's pins and needles again. 50-50 on if they will allow us to fix it. *sigh*


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on March 14, 2014, 03:08:02 PM
I posted this in the recall section of Scared Monkeys, but wanted to share it here also.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/business/247581021.html
Furniture maker renews warning after 2 kids die
February 27, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — Lane Home Furniture is urging people to check if they own a cedar chest it stopped making nearly 30 years ago, after two children recently suffocated to death inside the chest.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said a latch on the chest automatically locks when closed. Lane originally recalled about 12 million of the chests in 1996 after other deaths, but the chests are still being bought at second-hand stores or handed down by families.
The chests were made between 1912 and 1987 and can be identified by the Lane and Virginia Maid brands inside of them.
Consumers who own the chest should immediately remove the latch and Lane at 800-327-6944 for replacement hardware.
The CPSC says a total of nine children have died inside the chests. The two who recently died were a brother and sister from Franklin, Mass., who were 7 and 8 years old.
___
Online:
CPSC recall information: http://1.usa.gov/1hDtyuw


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on March 14, 2014, 04:31:43 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::

That is awesome 4 Donks!! 

Caddilac and Chubbie send their best!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 14, 2014, 05:26:26 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::


That's wonderful 4Donks ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 14, 2014, 05:28:19 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::

Oh, that's great news, 4 Donks!!!

Mine, well, isn't so great yet. Last night, realtor emailed and said the appraisal was "fine." So we got all excited for our close on Wednesday.

This morning, he forwards an email from our lender saying the loan was approved with one stipulation: the leaking pipe needs to be fixed. (The seller's bank said they would not do it.) So now he is going back to the seller and asking for permission for us to have it repaired and then we can have a letter from a licensed plumber sent to say it is fixed.
Waiting now on the seller to give us that permission. If they do not, the deal is dead. We won't be able to buy it because our lender will not approve the loan.

So it's pins and needles again. 50-50 on if they will allow us to fix it. *sigh*

Sending positive thoughts your way Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 14, 2014, 05:33:17 PM
I posted this in the recall section of Scared Monkeys, but wanted to share it here also.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/business/247581021.html
Furniture maker renews warning after 2 kids die
February 27, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — Lane Home Furniture is urging people to check if they own a cedar chest it stopped making nearly 30 years ago, after two children recently suffocated to death inside the chest.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said a latch on the chest automatically locks when closed. Lane originally recalled about 12 million of the chests in 1996 after other deaths, but the chests are still being bought at second-hand stores or handed down by families.
The chests were made between 1912 and 1987 and can be identified by the Lane and Virginia Maid brands inside of them.
Consumers who own the chest should immediately remove the latch and Lane at 800-327-6944 for replacement hardware.
The CPSC says a total of nine children have died inside the chests. The two who recently died were a brother and sister from Franklin, Mass., who were 7 and 8 years old.
___
Online:
CPSC recall information: http://1.usa.gov/1hDtyuw

I remember those chest Muffy. In fact in my senior year all the girls at school got a mini chest from them to keep small mementos in. Still have mine packed some where I think. Lost so many things when we moved to Texas. To many helpers when I was packing. Taking stuff to Goodwill that shouldn't have gone. ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 14, 2014, 06:57:41 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::

Oh, that's great news, 4 Donks!!!

Mine, well, isn't so great yet. Last night, realtor emailed and said the appraisal was "fine." So we got all excited for our close on Wednesday.

This morning, he forwards an email from our lender saying the loan was approved with one stipulation: the leaking pipe needs to be fixed. (The seller's bank said they would not do it.) So now he is going back to the seller and asking for permission for us to have it repaired and then we can have a letter from a licensed plumber sent to say it is fixed.
Waiting now on the seller to give us that permission. If they do not, the deal is dead. We won't be able to buy it because our lender will not approve the loan.

So it's pins and needles again. 50-50 on if they will allow us to fix it. *sigh*

Sending positive thoughts your way Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Thank you, Green Eyes.

Sorry you lost personal items in your move to Texas.

I know how it feels. Sometimes I see stuff in auctions where I used to have one that looked just like it ... I want to get it, but realize it's just because I used to have one, I don't really need it anymore. heh


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 14, 2014, 07:47:06 PM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::

Oh, that's great news, 4 Donks!!!

Mine, well, isn't so great yet. Last night, realtor emailed and said the appraisal was "fine." So we got all excited for our close on Wednesday.

This morning, he forwards an email from our lender saying the loan was approved with one stipulation: the leaking pipe needs to be fixed. (The seller's bank said they would not do it.) So now he is going back to the seller and asking for permission for us to have it repaired and then we can have a letter from a licensed plumber sent to say it is fixed.
Waiting now on the seller to give us that permission. If they do not, the deal is dead. We won't be able to buy it because our lender will not approve the loan.

So it's pins and needles again. 50-50 on if they will allow us to fix it. *sigh*

Sending positive thoughts your way Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::

Thank you, Green Eyes.

Sorry you lost personal items in your move to Texas.

I know how it feels. Sometimes I see stuff in auctions where I used to have one that looked just like it ... I want to get it, but realize it's just because I used to have one, I don't really need it anymore. heh

I hear you Brandi. I had so much STUFF that I didn't and couldn't use it all any more that is true. It just makes me sad that some of the things that went missing were memory things. Hopefully they found good homes.  ::MonkeyWink::

Took grandson to the movies today. Had a good time. He is now trying to decide what the next movie he wants to see. But senice Grandma doesn't like blood and guts or scary movies it's had to find one. Or so I am told.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on March 14, 2014, 09:37:47 PM
I posted this in the recall section of Scared Monkeys, but wanted to share it here also.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/business/247581021.html
Furniture maker renews warning after 2 kids die
February 27, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — Lane Home Furniture is urging people to check if they own a cedar chest it stopped making nearly 30 years ago, after two children recently suffocated to death inside the chest.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said a latch on the chest automatically locks when closed. Lane originally recalled about 12 million of the chests in 1996 after other deaths, but the chests are still being bought at second-hand stores or handed down by families.
The chests were made between 1912 and 1987 and can be identified by the Lane and Virginia Maid brands inside of them.
Consumers who own the chest should immediately remove the latch and Lane at 800-327-6944 for replacement hardware.
The CPSC says a total of nine children have died inside the chests. The two who recently died were a brother and sister from Franklin, Mass., who were 7 and 8 years old.
___
Online:
CPSC recall information: http://1.usa.gov/1hDtyuw

I remember those chest Muffy. In fact in my senior year all the girls at school got a mini chest from them to keep small mementos in. Still have mine packed some where I think. Lost so many things when we moved to Texas. To many helpers when I was packing. Taking stuff to Goodwill that shouldn't have gone. ::MonkeyNoNo::
I still have my 67' vintage Lane Cedar hope chest, its so full of "stuff" never gave any thoughts of kids climbing into.  In fact my sis has my moms 1930's hope chest with a similar latch, guess we should probably think about changing out although kids are grown but they will probably end up in a thrift shop once we are gone......Kids don't seem to have sentimental feelings anymore...guess its the "throw away" generation, keepsakes seem a thing of the past.

GE, I still have my mini chest too.........those were the days!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 15, 2014, 08:57:43 AM
Brandi still keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out on the new house.

Had the scope this AM and everything looks good. ::MonkeyDance::

Great news! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 16, 2014, 07:23:55 PM
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Here we go again!

Cold temps to go along with it, close to freezing for highs through Wed.

Hubby has to drive north towards DC Tuesday morning too, for immigration appointment. Supposed to be icy.

This is just getting ridiculous. We live in the 7" of snow area.

We had temps in the 70s Saturday, sunny too. Spent a few hours outside working on the yard, enjoying the day.

And now this. Is sleeting now.

Bah Humbug!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on March 16, 2014, 09:17:50 PM
Hi all!
Donks...good news on your scan.

Brandy...the house will go through. Fingers crossed. Not a huge thing to gave a pipe fixed. Shouldn't banks grow a brain? Before they would beg people to take out a loan on a house without hardly any criteria. Now you have to almost promise your first born child to get them to look at you! Grrrrrrr....


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on March 16, 2014, 09:21:21 PM
Hi all!
Donks...good news on your scan.

Brandy...the house will go through. Fingers crossed. Not a huge thing to gave a pipe fixed . I do realize that it has to be approved of course....Shouldn't banks grow a brain? Before they would beg people to take out a loan on a house that they could not afford,  without hardly any criteria. Now you have to almost promise your first born child to get them to look at you! Grrrrrrr....


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 17, 2014, 06:43:38 AM
Brandi - tell hubbs to be safe on his drive. I have had enough winter - where is summer?????


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 17, 2014, 12:36:19 PM
Brandi - tell hubbs to be safe on his drive. I have had enough winter - where is summer?????

Will do!

Just went out to feed the birds. It's still snowing. LOL

Even Brandi seemed to act like she has had enough of this white stuff. She came right in with me, didn't even look at me like she wanted to stay out in it.

Two days ago, I was lounging in the sun in shorts. Could build a snowman today.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 17, 2014, 03:07:44 PM
::stpats:: HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY  ::stpats::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 17, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Brandi hang in there spring is right around the corner.  ::stpats::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on March 17, 2014, 08:44:43 PM
 ::stpats::   Happy St. Pats day!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 19, 2014, 10:14:08 PM
Evening Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope all are doing well. Spring will be here soon.  ::MonkeyHeart:: We can hope any way.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 20, 2014, 02:47:47 PM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 20, 2014, 03:08:58 PM
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Happy Spring to you too Brandi. ::MonkeyWink:: We are having a truly wonderful spring day here in North Texas today 73 and sunny. Then this week end back down to the 60's and cloudy with possible rain.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 20, 2014, 04:20:46 PM
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Happy Spring to you too Brandi. ::MonkeyWink:: We are having a truly wonderful spring day here in North Texas today 73 and sunny. Then this week end back down to the 60's and cloudy with possible rain.

Gorgeous here today too! 64º but feels much warmer in the sun.

But it's a trick, I tell you. They are calling for snow again here on Tuesday!

Enjoying the good weather while we have it ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 20, 2014, 06:09:00 PM
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Happy Spring to you too Brandi. ::MonkeyWink:: We are having a truly wonderful spring day here in North Texas today 73 and sunny. Then this week end back down to the 60's and cloudy with possible rain.

Gorgeous here today too! 64º but feels much warmer in the sun.

But it's a trick, I tell you. They are calling for snow again here on Tuesday!

Enjoying the good weather while we have it ;-)

I read where another cold front was headed into the states again. This one wont get as far south as the others, But it will makes it way down to the Ohio valley as they call it. I know so many are ready for winter weather to be over. I hope it's a slow warm up so there isn't lots of flooding from all the snow.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 21, 2014, 05:07:52 PM
The house is ours!!!

We closed this afternoon without a hitch!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. It made a difference!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 21, 2014, 05:25:07 PM
Great news Brandi!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 21, 2014, 08:22:34 PM
The house is ours!!!

We closed this afternoon without a hitch!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. It made a difference!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

Great News!!!!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 21, 2014, 09:49:16 PM
The house is ours!!!

We closed this afternoon without a hitch!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. It made a difference!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Great News Brandi. ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on March 21, 2014, 11:57:14 PM
So happy for you Brandi, now if you could just wave your magic wand and poof everything into your new home.........I don't like moving, hope you aren't a "collector of stuff" like I am!  ::MonkeyHaHa:: 
                   
                                           C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 22, 2014, 02:08:56 AM
So happy for you Brandi, now if you could just wave your magic wand and poof everything into your new home.........I don't like moving, hope you aren't a "collector of stuff" like I am!  ::MonkeyHaHa:: 
                   
                                           C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S


Isn't that the truth about both of us.  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on March 22, 2014, 09:08:31 PM
The house is ours!!!

We closed this afternoon without a hitch!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. It made a difference!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Congratulations!!! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on March 23, 2014, 08:37:30 AM
 ::HelloKitty::

Congrats Brandi on your new home!!

How exciting!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 24, 2014, 09:14:25 AM
The house is ours!!!

We closed this afternoon without a hitch!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. It made a difference!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

Yeah!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 24, 2014, 11:09:47 AM
Hopefully tonight I can bring every one up-to-date on me.  Drama, etc.
But I am feeling much better -- finally.
Thank you so much for your concern and prayers.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 24, 2014, 04:30:37 PM
Hopefully tonight I can bring every one up-to-date on me.  Drama, etc.
But I am feeling much better -- finally.
Thank you so much for your concern and prayers.

 ::germanshep::

Glad to see you back! Prayers that you keep feeling better.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 24, 2014, 04:51:54 PM
Hopefully tonight I can bring every one up-to-date on me.  Drama, etc.
But I am feeling much better -- finally.
Thank you so much for your concern and prayers.

 ::germanshep::

Been worried about you. Prayers that you continue to feel better.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 24, 2014, 04:53:45 PM
Brandi just a shout out to say Hi. Sure you are busy packing and moving into your new home.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 24, 2014, 06:52:06 PM
Brandi just a shout out to say Hi. Sure you are busy packing and moving into your new home.

hey, hey!

Not too busy yet. We are gonna be moving piece-meal on the weekends, not in one big truck or anything.

Have to meet the plumber there Thursday ... get this: at 8 AM! Means I have to leave the house at 6:45 AM to let him in. (I am not a morning person.) I'll probably have to go to bed at 6 PM the night before. LOL But it will be good to get the water turned on and know there are no other plumbing issues. (We believe it was not winterized properly, or the pipe that burst during inspection would not have burst. Hopefully there will be no other plumbing surprises!)

Oh, I made this little image today:

(http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/House/images/outbuildings1.png)

teehee!

As you can see, we have 18 months of leaves, pine tags, pine cones, gumballs (remember those? lol) and sticks and branches all over the property. It's close to 3/4 an acre, so cleaning up all that will be fun.

So much to do before we can move in. And hubby cannot do anything during the week, since he has to work. That leaves weekends only.

I do want to thank all of you for your wonderful sentiments expressing your happiness for us! You guys are the best!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 24, 2014, 06:53:10 PM
The house is ours!!!

We closed this afternoon without a hitch!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. It made a difference!

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::

Yeah!
 ::germanshep::

Thank you, Sister!

Been missing you and worrying a little bit about you.

Eager to hear from you.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 24, 2014, 07:23:18 PM
Brandi - the outbuilding is so sweet- it would make a great place to go for peace and quiet - girls spot!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 24, 2014, 08:18:34 PM
Yeah !!!!! Brandi has a new home Yeah!   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 24, 2014, 09:28:01 PM
Yeah !!!!! Brandi has a new home Yeah!   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

There you are!

I worry a bit about you when you don't post a lot too!

Glad to see you!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 24, 2014, 09:31:27 PM
Brandi - the outbuilding is so sweet- it would make a great place to go for peace and quiet - girls spot!

Yes.

But honestly, the whole property is so secluded and surrounded by woods that I don't think I'll have a problem finding peace and quiet! I can't wait. It will be a huge difference between there and where we are located now. Too close to neighbors here. So looking forward to being at the new house.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 26, 2014, 06:36:35 AM
Yeah !!!!! Brandi has a new home Yeah!   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

There you are!

I worry a bit about you when you don't post a lot too!

Glad to see you!

That makes 2 of us Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 26, 2014, 10:54:32 AM
 ::HelloKitty::
Just one of the things I am dealing with:

Dear Doctors,

   First, we want to thank you for all the care you have provided Connie.  We have always been pleased with your compassion for her, your sensitivity of her limitations, your willingness to help her, and your professionalism.

   Prior to her injury at the beginning of the year, we were becoming more and more concerned about her addiction to pain medications.  One of the benefits of Connie residing in the nursing home has been the regulation of these medications.  (She hasn’t been sick to her stomach once but at home she would take handfuls of pills and then go to sleep or throw them up).  At home, most of the time she slept and when she was awake she was high.  She had even begun to walk hunched over and unable to hold her head up.  She did not/does not recognize any of this behavior as coming from medication.

   Before her stroke in July 0f 2009, she would medicate herself with alcohol and this was becoming a serious concern because she had recently received a DUI.  For most of her adult life, she has not been one to have a “survivor” attitude, but rather one in which she is the “victim.”  She maintains that unhealthy attitude to this day and uses pain, tears, and guilt to try and manipulate those around her.

   The bottom line, we have viewed her stay at Wicomico Nursing Home as a blessing in disguise.  At first, we wanted the goal to be her home return.  Now we realize that we no longer fear for her physical safety, her receiving well-balanced nutrition, and we no longer fear for her over-medicating herself.  None of us are prepared or willing to be her 24-hour watch dog or aide.  She unwisely believes she can handle herself at home, but if we have learned anything, we have learned she can no longer function in a private residence.  Another important issue we have come to grips with is that mentally she is not the same person she was before her stroke.  It has become clearer as we have been able to step away from the day to day routine of her care.  Also, it became painfully obvious after we traveled to Baltimore to see if she could renew her driver’s license – watching her fail so many of the cognitive parts of the testing, let alone the physical aspects, provided us with new insight as to her limitations.

   Like the child she has become, Connie believes her neighbors and a friend will be able to provide for all her needs.  Not only is this unrealistic, it is not going to prove true.  (I have been a caregiver for 25 years and I know first-hand what happens – it ain’t pretty).  One temper tantrum from her will send all her “helpers” running.

   We’re not really sure what we are asking of you.  We just know we want Connie to have “quality” of life as versus a “quantity” of life.  We see that happening in the nursing home and not in the apartment.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 26, 2014, 04:01:03 PM
Sister,

Your plate is full. Sounds like Connie is where she needs to be. And getting good care.   ::MonkeyHeart:: Continued Prayers for you, Connie & George.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 26, 2014, 06:30:30 PM
Sister,

Your plate is full. Sounds like Connie is where she needs to be. And getting good care.   ::MonkeyHeart:: Continued Prayers for you, Connie & George.  ::MonkeyAngel::

thank you!  The prayers of the saints availeth much!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 26, 2014, 09:48:10 PM
Sister,

Your plate is full. Sounds like Connie is where she needs to be. And getting good care.   ::MonkeyHeart:: Continued Prayers for you, Connie & George.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I agree so much. Sounds like Connie is where she needs to be in order to have as good a life as possible at this stage. And maybe in other stages as she reaches them.

Thanks for sharing, Sister.

You are indeed a good sister.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 27, 2014, 02:48:37 PM
~Oh Sister~

Your duds order is ready for pickup in my section.

 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 27, 2014, 05:58:17 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope every one is having a good day. Continued prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi hows the packing and moving going?

Sister One day at a time ::MonkeyHeart::

4Donks  How you doing? How are the fur babies doing. Enjoying the spring air.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on March 27, 2014, 07:55:24 PM
Congrats on your home closing Brandi!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 27, 2014, 08:44:08 PM
Congrats on your home closing Brandi!

Thank you, Cookie!

Oh, and Green Eyes, I packed my first real box today. LOL It was Christmas stuff to go over there to be stored in one of the outbuildings.

hahaha.

Can't say I am too ambitious!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 27, 2014, 09:29:27 PM
Oh Brandi that is cute.  This way you will know where everything is. Wasn't today the day you were suppose to meet the plumber.  Hope all went well. Hope you got a nap in today after having to be so early.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 27, 2014, 10:22:56 PM
Oh Brandi that is cute.  This way you will know where everything is. Wasn't today the day you were suppose to meet the plumber.  Hope all went well. Hope you got a nap in today after having to be so early.

Well, about the plumber, he called a few days ago and changed our appointment from 8 am today to 12:30-1 pm yesterday. But then he called yesterday and needed to reschedule until next week. (He must be really busy, and that must mean he is really good. I hope.)

So we decided on next Sat. April 5 because then my hubby can be there with me ;-)

You have a great memory, Green Eyes ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 27, 2014, 10:34:14 PM
Oh Brandi that is cute.  This way you will know where everything is. Wasn't today the day you were suppose to meet the plumber.  Hope all went well. Hope you got a nap in today after having to be so early.

Well, about the plumber, he called a few days ago and changed our appointment from 8 am today to 12:30-1 pm yesterday. But then he called yesterday and needed to reschedule until next week. (He must be really busy, and that must mean he is really good. I hope.)

So we decided on next Sat. April 5 because then my hubby can be there with me ;-)

You have a great memory, Green Eyes ;-)


Sometimes  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Son called yesterday asking me if he had had the measles and chickenpox's. I laughed and told at first I think so. Got back "You Think So?"  It took me a minute to go that far back in my memory bank. Told him yes you had both and even had shingles in your senior year of high school. That remembered. I guess they is an out break of measles in Orange Co California. They are telling the adults to check to make sure you have had them I guess.

Glad you can reschedule with the plumber so your husband can be there. Great you didn't have to get so early.  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 29, 2014, 03:33:39 PM
I should know better than to let my husband get our oil changed in our car. Every time, he comes home having spent well over $500. He just called from the oil change place and said he is getting our brakes done, including rotors. It's going to be over $1,000.

When the heck did brake jobs get that expensive?! I just researched it, and yes, they are that expensive! Not a good time for this expense for us, we just about wiped out our bank accounts when we closed on our house last week! Oil changes have gotten very expensive too. I remember them being $19.95 LOL Now they are around $100 for synthetic. If you can get a good deal.

Oh woe is me.

I guess it's good to get them done, if they truly needed it. Will be driving 60+ highway miles round-trip a lot while we are working on the new place and moving into it. But still!

Raining today, rain expected all weekend, so hubby cannot go work in the yard clearing up old leaves, branches, etc. at the new place this weekend. He really wanted to get some stuff done there this weekend.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope you all are having a better weekend. ;-)



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 30, 2014, 01:56:44 AM
I should know better than to let my husband get our oil changed in our car. Every time, he comes home having spent well over $500. He just called from the oil change place and said he is getting our brakes done, including rotors. It's going to be over $1,000.

When the heck did brake jobs get that expensive?! I just researched it, and yes, they are that expensive! Not a good time for this expense for us, we just about wiped out our bank accounts when we closed on our house last week! Oil changes have gotten very expensive too. I remember them being $19.95 LOL Now they are around $100 for synthetic. If you can get a good deal.

Oh woe is me.

I guess it's good to get them done, if they truly needed it. Will be driving 60+ highway miles round-trip a lot while we are working on the new place and moving into it. But still!

Raining today, rain expected all weekend, so hubby cannot go work in the yard clearing up old leaves, branches, etc. at the new place this weekend. He really wanted to get some stuff done there this weekend.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope you all are having a better weekend. ;-)



Yikes Brandi at least you know you have good brakes. Up until the last 10 years hubs did all the maintenance on our cars. I got very spoiled. So now when we take them I just try and pay it and not think about what they are charging.

Sorry the rain stopped you from getting some of the yard work done on your new place. I would be so anxious to move into my new place. Maybe tomorrow it wont rain all day. One can hope.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 30, 2014, 07:35:16 PM
Sister
Prayers that Connie agrees to stay there and not insist on going home.
Brandi
We are due for some warmth and sun. Looks good next week.
Green Eyes
Had to have the vet come out for Big Mac this past week. Jason pointed out his age and said he is just wearing down but is not in distress just tired. He had such a horrible life before and it took its toll on him. He just likes to stay in bed and relax.

The pollen count has been just so high recently that you can't go outside without coughing or sneezing. That should calm down in the next couple of weeks and then I can get outside for some spring clean up.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on March 31, 2014, 05:43:44 AM
I should know better than to let my husband get our oil changed in our car. Every time, he comes home having spent well over $500. He just called from the oil change place and said he is getting our brakes done, including rotors. It's going to be over $1,000.

When the heck did brake jobs get that expensive?! I just researched it, and yes, they are that expensive! Not a good time for this expense for us, we just about wiped out our bank accounts when we closed on our house last week! Oil changes have gotten very expensive too. I remember them being $19.95 LOL Now they are around $100 for synthetic. If you can get a good deal.

Oh woe is me.

I guess it's good to get them done, if they truly needed it. Will be driving 60+ highway miles round-trip a lot while we are working on the new place and moving into it. But still!

Raining today, rain expected all weekend, so hubby cannot go work in the yard clearing up old leaves, branches, etc. at the new place this weekend. He really wanted to get some stuff done there this weekend.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hope you all are having a better weekend. ;-)



Hi Brandi,

I hope you will get plenty of rest. Sleep is the most important thing to our well being, and to creativity :)

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 31, 2014, 11:04:44 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, the surgeon told Connie it will be 3 more months before she will be discharged from him.  Not sure what that means for the rest of us -- but I am trying not to fret over it.
Hadn't mentioned before that since January I was taking oral chemo for the recurring ovarian cancer.  Feeling much better now, finally starting to get some energy again.
Belle is doing fine -- just not great with socialization which is my fault.  She doesn't play well with others because there are no others in her life.  The nearest dog park is miles away and right now I don't have the energy to deal with it.
George is doing good -- he will probably out live me.   :smt054
I keep up with everyone even though I don't post so much.  You remain in my daily prayers.
Blessings.
And yeah! today is the beginning of baseball!!!!!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 31, 2014, 11:28:22 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, the surgeon told Connie it will be 3 more months before she will be discharged from him.  Not sure what that means for the rest of us -- but I am trying not to fret over it.
Hadn't mentioned before that since January I was taking oral chemo for the recurring ovarian cancer.  Feeling much better now, finally starting to get some energy again.
Belle is doing fine -- just not great with socialization which is my fault.  She doesn't play well with others because there are no others in her life.  The nearest dog park is miles away and right now I don't have the energy to deal with it.
George is doing good -- he will probably out live me.   :smt054
I keep up with everyone even though I don't post so much.  You remain in my daily prayers.
Blessings.
And yeah! today is the beginning of baseball!!!!!
 ::germanshep::

Hang in there with the chemo. You know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 31, 2014, 01:52:57 PM
Sister
Prayers that Connie agrees to stay there and not insist on going home.
Brandi
We are due for some warmth and sun. Looks good next week.
Green Eyes
Had to have the vet come out for Big Mac this past week. Jason pointed out his age and said he is just wearing down but is not in distress just tired. He had such a horrible life before and it took its toll on him. He just likes to stay in bed and relax.

The pollen count has been just so high recently that you can't go outside without coughing or sneezing. That should calm down in the next couple of weeks and then I can get outside for some spring clean up.

 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

4Donks  Glad to hear Big Max isn't in any discomfort.  Can't say I blame him for staying in bed and relaxing. I have days I would love to be able to do that. It is going to be a bad year for pollen I think. We have days like that here too 4Donks. Hopefully it gets better soon so you can go out and get some of the spring clean up started.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 31, 2014, 02:15:12 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, the surgeon told Connie it will be 3 more months before she will be discharged from him.  Not sure what that means for the rest of us -- but I am trying not to fret over it.
Hadn't mentioned before that since January I was taking oral chemo for the recurring ovarian cancer.  Feeling much better now, finally starting to get some energy again.
Belle is doing fine -- just not great with socialization which is my fault.  She doesn't play well with others because there are no others in her life.  The nearest dog park is miles away and right now I don't have the energy to deal with it.
George is doing good -- he will probably out live me.   :smt054
I keep up with everyone even though I don't post so much.  You remain in my daily prayers.
Blessings.
And yeah! today is the beginning of baseball!!!!!
 ::germanshep::

Sister - your plate is so full! You amaze me with the grace you show and with all you do. You are always in my prayers!  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 31, 2014, 02:23:18 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, the surgeon told Connie it will be 3 more months before she will be discharged from him.  Not sure what that means for the rest of us -- but I am trying not to fret over it.
Hadn't mentioned before that since January I was taking oral chemo for the recurring ovarian cancer.  Feeling much better now, finally starting to get some energy again.
Belle is doing fine -- just not great with socialization which is my fault.  She doesn't play well with others because there are no others in her life.  The nearest dog park is miles away and right now I don't have the energy to deal with it.
George is doing good -- he will probably out live me.   :smt054
I keep up with everyone even though I don't post so much.  You remain in my daily prayers.
Blessings.
And yeah! today is the beginning of baseball!!!!!
 ::germanshep::

Afternoon Sister, 

So glad you are feeling better and that you have Belle with you.  ::germanshep::  I am with you about what Connies surgeon said. Just remember one day at a time. You need to take care of you I believe the rest will happen according to God's plan whether  we fret or don't. Very glad to hear George is doing well. Continued Prayers for you all. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on April 01, 2014, 04:57:48 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::
Well, the surgeon told Connie it will be 3 more months before she will be discharged from him.  Not sure what that means for the rest of us -- but I am trying not to fret over it.
Hadn't mentioned before that since January I was taking oral chemo for the recurring ovarian cancer.  Feeling much better now, finally starting to get some energy again.
Belle is doing fine -- just not great with socialization which is my fault.  She doesn't play well with others because there are no others in her life.  The nearest dog park is miles away and right now I don't have the energy to deal with it.
George is doing good -- he will probably out live me.   :smt054
I keep up with everyone even though I don't post so much.  You remain in my daily prayers.
Blessings.
And yeah! today is the beginning of baseball!!!!!
 ::germanshep::

super duper giant hugs to you!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 02, 2014, 09:24:00 AM
 ::germanshep::
can't tell you how much your prayers mean to me.  You folks are just awesome!
Don't know if I ever told you how I can tell when someone is praying for me?  (I don't know who, just that someone is praying.)  I feel a warmth in the center of my back -- that place we can't reach alone.  It always bring me comfort.

 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 02, 2014, 03:56:44 PM
::germanshep::
can't tell you how much your prayers mean to me.  You folks are just awesome!
Don't know if I ever told you how I can tell when someone is praying for me?  (I don't know who, just that someone is praying.)  I feel a warmth in the center of my back -- that place we can't reach alone.  It always bring me comfort.

 :smt054


 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 04, 2014, 03:27:49 PM
Hope Texas monkeys are OK after that weather system went through. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 04, 2014, 06:29:10 PM
Hope Texas monkeys are OK after that weather system went through. ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::rhino::

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 04, 2014, 06:39:47 PM
Hope Texas monkeys are OK after that weather system went through. ::MonkeyAngel::


Hi 4Donks  ::HelloKitty::  It was a wild day yesterday. Babs & I didn't get much of anything.  Babs lives about two miles from town and they got a good amount of rain. Granddaughter & her boyfriend are volunteers at a fire station about 3 miles from us and they got hit with rain & hail. But not the giant ones you saw on TV. CC and JSM had some wild rain & wind but are ok.  Most of the really nasty stuff was north and east of us. Where I take hubs for his eye appointments. So glad we weren't there.

Hope you and all the fur babies are doing okay.

And to all the other Texas Monkeys hope you all made it thru yesterdays nasty weather. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on April 04, 2014, 07:05:17 PM
 Greetings to all.
Hoping life is treating you all well.... ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 05, 2014, 05:07:10 AM
Sister, while I am sorry you had to go through treatments I am glad that is behind you and you are feeling in better health. 
Enjoy your baseball, Belle and whatever small and large pleasures you can. 
I really appreciate your disclosure as to the heartache and new insights you and other family members have gained with regard to Connie.
I will continue to hope for the best outcome for your sis, for you and all the family.
Glad to hear that George is doing so well.
Love,
Can. 
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss::  ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 05, 2014, 05:07:51 AM
Greetings to all.
Hoping life is treating you all well.... ::MonkeyHeart::

backatcha cookie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 05, 2014, 05:11:43 AM
Congrats on your closing Brandi.
 ::MonkeyCheer4::
How soon do you expect to be moving to your quiet oasis in the country?



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 05, 2014, 05:14:15 AM
 ::HelloKitty:: to all Monkeys!

Blessings to all.   ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 05, 2014, 05:15:41 AM
::germanshep::
can't tell you how much your prayers mean to me.  You folks are just awesome!
Don't know if I ever told you how I can tell when someone is praying for me?  (I don't know who, just that someone is praying.)  I feel a warmth in the center of my back -- that place we can't reach alone.  It always bring me comfort.

 :smt054

That's awesome!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 05, 2014, 09:11:44 AM
Sister, while I am sorry you had to go through treatments I am glad that is behind you and you are feeling in better health. 
Enjoy your baseball, Belle and whatever small and large pleasures you can. 
I really appreciate your disclosure as to the heartache and new insights you and other family members have gained with regard to Connie.
I will continue to hope for the best outcome for your sis, for you and all the family.
Glad to hear that George is doing so well.
Love,
Can. 
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss::  ::MonkeyAngel:: 

 ::HelloKitty::
It's so good to see you again!  Have you been lost?   :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 07, 2014, 04:22:52 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::bee::  Continued Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Good to see you Can.  How you doing? Hows the family?

Cookie long time no see. Hows it going? Ready for Spring?

TBM  How are the boys doing?

4Donks how you doing?

Brandi haven't seen you on in a couple days. Hope your move is coming along.

To all Monkeys hope you are all doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 07, 2014, 07:24:33 PM
Hey GE (and all other monkeys!)  Boys and I are doing great - one with an arm in a cast but he is surviving - roller skating is very dangerous stuff!  Getting ready to leave tomarrow morning to take my mom, two 7 year old nieces and 7 year old son down to chicago to visit the oldest. The 15 year old thought he was way too cool to go with all those kids so he is staying home. Should be interesting!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 07, 2014, 07:56:24 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::bee::  Continued Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Good to see you Can.  How you doing? Hows the family?

Cookie long time no see. Hows it going? Ready for Spring?

TBM  How are the boys doing?

4Donks how you doing?

Brandi haven't seen you on in a couple days. Hope your move is coming along.

To all Monkeys hope you are all doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Been checking in daily, just not posting. Too tired. LOL

The plumber came Sat. morning and fixed the pipe that had frozen and burst in the LR ceiling. (So much for the winterizing they had done.) And he checked out everything else, and we are fine! No other plumbing problems. WooHoo! We lucked out.

Hubby and I and Brandi spent the whole day Sat. and Sunday at the house, moving some stuff over and he did a LOT of yardwork. I trimmed back the shrubs in front of the house, and got sore. LOL

Sunday, I took a little sunbath in the front yard (no one can see me, the house is set back quite far) and fell asleep! I never fall asleep sitting up. Got a little too much sun on my face! Anyway, hubby thought it was so cute, he came around and found me asleep in the chair and Brandi asleep on the front porch.

We are moving in bit by bit, changing locks, installing the washer and dryer (needed different hose clamps so all was done except for the dryer.) Just so much to do before we actually move in, but we are getting there.

Just got a call while typing this from the appraiser's office to meet the appraiser at the house tomorrow at 1 so he can follow up on the plumbing repair for the lender. It's all kept me very busy. I cleaned out a bunch of drawers today and packed a few boxes, went to the store for some new trash cans/waste baskets, etc.

Also had to deal with Ray's schedule (hospital appointments and rides to them) so I am really staying busy.

Thanks for thinking of me.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 08, 2014, 12:12:03 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::bee::  Continued Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Good to see you Can.  How you doing? Hows the family?

Cookie long time no see. Hows it going? Ready for Spring?

TBM  How are the boys doing?

4Donks how you doing?

Brandi haven't seen you on in a couple days. Hope your move is coming along.

To all Monkeys hope you are all doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Been checking in daily, just not posting. Too tired. LOL

The plumber came Sat. morning and fixed the pipe that had frozen and burst in the LR ceiling. (So much for the winterizing they had done.) And he checked out everything else, and we are fine! No other plumbing problems. WooHoo! We lucked out.

Hubby and I and Brandi spent the whole day Sat. and Sunday at the house, moving some stuff over and he did a LOT of yardwork. I trimmed back the shrubs in front of the house, and got sore. LOL

Sunday, I took a little sunbath in the front yard (no one can see me, the house is set back quite far) and fell asleep! I never fall asleep sitting up. Got a little too much sun on my face! Anyway, hubby thought it was so cute, he came around and found me asleep in the chair and Brandi asleep on the front porch.

We are moving in bit by bit, changing locks, installing the washer and dryer (needed different hose clamps so all was done except for the dryer.) Just so much to do before we actually move in, but we are getting there.

Just got a call while typing this from the appraiser's office to meet the appraiser at the house tomorrow at 1 so he can follow up on the plumbing repair for the lender. It's all kept me very busy. I cleaned out a bunch of drawers today and packed a few boxes, went to the store for some new trash cans/waste baskets, etc.

Also had to deal with Ray's schedule (hospital appointments and rides to them) so I am really staying busy.

Thanks for thinking of me.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


That's wonderful news that there isn't any other plumbing problems. After tomorrow that will be off your list. Happy to hear you are getting stuff moved over little bye little. Before you know it you will be all moved in. Sounds like you have been very busy with your stuff and the neighbors stuff.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 08, 2014, 12:13:35 AM
Sister  Just wanted to say Hi and you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 08, 2014, 08:59:24 AM
 ::MonkeySlide::

Happy Spring!

I am happy all monkey's have survived winter. 

Wuv you all :)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 08, 2014, 09:02:46 AM
Sister  Just wanted to say Hi and you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Thank you GE.  Between my own stuff and church -- sometimes it is overwhelming.
Two deaths last week -- one industrial accident and one other.  Just so much going on -- yet I know how blessed I am.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 08, 2014, 09:03:43 AM
::MonkeySlide::

Happy Spring!

I am happy all monkey's have survived winter. 

Wuv you all :)

Seahorse -- I will be excited (happy) when Spring is no longer winter!
  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 08, 2014, 10:14:22 AM
::MonkeySlide::

Happy Spring!

I am happy all monkey's have survived winter. 

Wuv you all :)

Seahorse -- I will be excited (happy) when Spring is no longer winter!
  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

Now that's funny!

...and so true.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 08, 2014, 10:57:41 AM
::MonkeySlide::

Happy Spring!

I am happy all monkey's have survived winter. 

Wuv you all :)

Seahorse -- I will be excited (happy) when Spring is no longer winter!
  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

Now that's funny!

...and so true.

ain't it the truth Brandi!  I'm sick of winter, but I was sick of it before it started.
how's the packing coming along?  What is your dear neighbor going to do without you?

 ::dogwag::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 08, 2014, 05:13:27 PM
Hey GE (and all other monkeys!)  Boys and I are doing great - one with an arm in a cast but he is surviving - roller skating is very dangerous stuff!  Getting ready to leave tomarrow morning to take my mom, two 7 year old nieces and 7 year old son down to chicago to visit the oldest. The 15 year old thought he was way too cool to go with all those kids so he is staying home. Should be interesting!

That roller skating can be dangerous for sure. Hope he is doing okay. Mine broke his while playing frisbee with his cousins.  What fun going to go see your oldest. Hope you have a fun & safe trip.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 08, 2014, 05:15:37 PM
Yikes I just heard Alabama has had flooding from the storm that went thru. Hope all out Monkeys are safe. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 08, 2014, 06:38:43 PM
Yikes I just heard Alabama has had flooding from the storm that went thru. Hope all out Monkeys are safe. ::MonkeyHeart::


Just flash floods in low areas but those areas were hit badly. I'm on high ground so no problems. ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 08, 2014, 06:57:36 PM
Yikes I just heard Alabama has had flooding from the storm that went thru. Hope all out Monkeys are safe. ::MonkeyHeart::


Just flash floods in low areas but those areas were hit badly. I'm on high ground so no problems. ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

So glad to hear that 4Donks ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on April 08, 2014, 08:34:26 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show tonight at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer0409c-Copy_zps51a30004.jpg)

Click on the link below to listen:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 09, 2014, 02:35:26 PM
::MonkeySlide::

Happy Spring!

I am happy all monkey's have survived winter. 

Wuv you all :)

Seahorse -- I will be excited (happy) when Spring is no longer winter!
  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

Now that's funny!

...and so true.

ain't it the truth Brandi!  I'm sick of winter, but I was sick of it before it started.
how's the packing coming along?  What is your dear neighbor going to do without you?

 ::dogwag::


Ray, our neighbor will be okay. His other neighbor is going to keep his grass cut, keep an eye out for him, take him to the grocery once a week, and hubby will drop by once a week with a week's worth of doled out medications for him. (I do that now for him and order his meds, etc.) He will also pick up dirty laundry and return with clean laundry. I'll do that for him at the new house, just as I do here at the old one. I have already arranged for the DAV Need a Ride program to transport him to his hospital appointments (the Veteran's hospital) ...I just have to arrange each one by phone as they are scheduled. He has a good friend who visits every few weeks and takes him out. He is a homebody, so I think everything will be fine. I'll still probably talk to him by phone a couple of times a day.

I have been cleaning out drawers and throwing stuff out and re-arranging for when we move the chests/dressers, etc. We'll take the drawers out and move them manually, and then the chests/dressers won't be so heavy to move. I think I have all the Christmas stuff together now and all packed up to take to the garage at the new house.

Bought a Bissell Pet Pro steam cleaner through Craigslist last weekend to do the carpets at the new house and keep them nice and clean. (Brandi has a continence issue and is on Proin to help the leakage, but sometimes she has a few drops leak out.) I know, too much info. LOL But cleaning the carpet is going to be a regular thing to do.

Yesterday, I went to meet the appraiser (he was a surly old man!) for his check on the plumbing issues our lender mandated be fixed as part of our mortgage agreement. I assume all is well, as I have heard nothing back, and he certainly didn't share any info with me when he was there.

Finally found owner's manuals for all the kitchen appliances. We found out that the water intake valve was broken behind the refrigerator for water and ice to be dispensed in the door of the refrigerator, and we ordered a new one. That still needs to be installed. Hubby can only do stuff there on the weekends, since he works all week, so things are slow, but we will get there. One thing at a time. Still have some locks to change. There are at least 9 on the property that need changing. The front door has a knob lock that when you lock it from the outside, you cannot unlock it from inside! That's just crazy. That's the first thing to do this coming weekend, change that one. It also has a locking storm (glass) door and a digital deadbolt lock on it. The previous owners also had Protection One security system on the property. There are stickers for them all over the windows and property. Ugh. A couple will be fine to keep up, just so a wannabe burglar might be scared off.

Oh there I go again, talking my head off. I should be cleaning/packing. heh

So sorry about your son's arm, TBM. Yes, rollerskating IS dangerous. Hope your trip to Chicago is glorious!

4 Donks, good to hear you are on high ground. Hope your health continues to get better and better.

Sister, hang in there, I predict your burdens will lighten soon. Always thinking of you.

Green Eyes, thanks for asking! You are so sweet.

Trimm, Bearly, JSM, and all the other thread monkeys, where are you? Hope you all are doing well.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 10, 2014, 06:45:23 AM
Wow Brandi you have been busy.  So glad the grumpy inspector is over. How nice of you, hubs and other neighbor for taking care of Ray your neighbor. Before long you will be all moved into your new place. I am so happy for you that all is going according to your plans.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 10, 2014, 02:12:43 PM
We had a wonderful time on the visit. Hard to believe next year at this time we will be going for graduation!  I did not even have to tie one of the three 7 year olds to the roof the entire trip!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 10, 2014, 04:27:39 PM
We had a wonderful time on the visit. Hard to believe next year at this time we will be going for graduation!  I did not even have to tie one of the three 7 year olds to the roof the entire trip!



Welcome back!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 10, 2014, 04:43:34 PM
We had a wonderful time on the visit. Hard to believe next year at this time we will be going for graduation!  I did not even have to tie one of the three 7 year olds to the roof the entire trip!



Glad you had a great trip and made it there and back safely. ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 14, 2014, 12:21:20 PM
so what do you think of this -- I "may" do a baptism at sunrise Easter service.
It starts at 6 a.m. as the Son is rising.  Not sure yet if the family is going to go for it.  We shall see.  I think it would be awesome!

 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 14, 2014, 12:48:40 PM
so what do you think of this -- I "may" do a baptism at sunrise Easter service.
It starts at 6 a.m. as the Son is rising.  Not sure yet if the family is going to go for it.  We shall see.  I think it would be awesome!

 :smt054


Sweet Sister ::MonkeyHeart:: Hope the family goes for it.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on April 14, 2014, 09:01:42 PM
Hi friends  "teddybear2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 15, 2014, 12:33:57 PM
Hi friends  "teddybear2::


(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/ani-p.gif~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 15, 2014, 04:10:42 PM
Hi friends  "teddybear2::


(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/hello/ani-p.gif~original)

From me too!  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 15, 2014, 04:17:08 PM
So did any of you stay up and watch the Lunar Eclipse last night?  It was awesome. We lucked out here in North Texas and had a very clear night. On the cool side. I didn't have to go out side to watch. I could sit in my chair in my computer room and watch it out my window for most of it before it moved across the sky and our trees started getting in the way. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on April 15, 2014, 05:34:09 PM
I watched the beginning but then decided it wasn't up staying up later than normal for and that I'd probably be able to see it online  ::MonkeyCool::  It was really cool but I was tired, LOLOL.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 15, 2014, 07:08:10 PM
I watched the beginning but then decided it wasn't up staying up later than normal for and that I'd probably be able to see it online  ::MonkeyCool::  It was really cool but I was tired, LOLOL.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Ditto. I went to bed watching NASA TV channel. Woke up a few times and saw it each time at a different phase. It was very orange-red! (From the reflection of the sunset and sunrise on earth, they say.) Was quite pretty.

Too cloudy at our house last night to see it outside.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 15, 2014, 07:28:28 PM
I watched the beginning but then decided it wasn't up staying up later than normal for and that I'd probably be able to see it online  ::MonkeyCool::  It was really cool but I was tired, LOLOL.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 LOL   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 15, 2014, 07:31:22 PM
I watched the beginning but then decided it wasn't up staying up later than normal for and that I'd probably be able to see it online  ::MonkeyCool::  It was really cool but I was tired, LOLOL.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Ditto. I went to bed watching NASA TV channel. Woke up a few times and saw it each time at a different phase. It was very orange-red! (From the reflection of the sunset and sunrise on earth, they say.) Was quite pretty.

Too cloudy at our house last night to see it outside.

We lucked out and had a really clear night. It was really late here so it had to even later for you Brandi.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 15, 2014, 08:43:24 PM

Hi Monkey's,

I hope everyone is doing well.

 
OH No!  My Rubber tree is going to freeze tonight ::MonkeyWaa::

 ::MonkeyTongue::

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a squirt pistol?  I am looking for a water pistol, that's right one, (LOL) you put water
into :)  small, medium or large.  I bought a dollar, squirt gun, and it leaks, that is to be expected. :(

I need on with a rubber plug, anyone know where I may buy one?

Thank-you


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 15, 2014, 09:03:23 PM

Hi Monkey's,

I hope everyone is doing well.

 
OH No!  My Rubber tree is going to freeze tonight ::MonkeyWaa::

 ::MonkeyTongue::

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a squirt pistol?  I am looking for a water pistol, that's right one, (LOL) you put water
into :)  small, medium or large.  I bought a dollar, squirt gun, and it leaks, that is to be expected. :(

I need on with a rubber plug, anyone know where I may buy one?

Thank-you

We had the freeze here last night. I am not sure I have seen a squirt gun with a plug. But my guess would be to go to a Toys R Us or toy store they should have all their summer stuff out. And have a large selection to choose from.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 15, 2014, 09:06:04 PM
TBM  how is the broken arm doing?  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 15, 2014, 10:16:13 PM

Hi Monkey's,

I hope everyone is doing well.

 
OH No!  My Rubber tree is going to freeze tonight ::MonkeyWaa::

 ::MonkeyTongue::

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a squirt pistol?  I am looking for a water pistol, that's right one, (LOL) you put water
into :)  small, medium or large.  I bought a dollar, squirt gun, and it leaks, that is to be expected. :(

I need on with a rubber plug, anyone know where I may buy one?

Thank-you

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Squirter-Water-Pistol-pack/dp/B001WLKAKG/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1397615229&sr=1-7
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y2Ql495ZL.jpg)
A two-pack with plugs.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 16, 2014, 06:26:27 AM
TBM  how is the broken arm doing?  ::MonkeyHeart::

So far so good - he is supposed to get the cast off on Thursday. Hopefully it is healed! Thanks for asking


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 16, 2014, 03:05:42 PM
TBM  how is the broken arm doing?  ::MonkeyHeart::

So far so good - he is supposed to get the cast off on Thursday. Hopefully it is healed! Thanks for asking

That's wonderful news. I am sure it's healed. Kids heal so much faster than us older folks do.  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 16, 2014, 03:41:30 PM
 ::germanshep::
too cloudy here to see the Blood Moon -- I had set my alarm -- bummer!
Had snow/ice on ground this morning -- yet another bummer.

Good news -- they family is all for doing the sunrise baptism!  yeah!

Blessings.

 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 16, 2014, 03:49:36 PM
::germanshep::
too cloudy here to see the Blood Moon -- I had set my alarm -- bummer!
Had snow/ice on ground this morning -- yet another bummer.

Good news -- they family is all for doing the sunrise baptism!  yeah!

Blessings.

 :smt054



Yikes Sister more snow & ice.  It was really early morning for you. Most of the time when we have these things it's to cloudy for us here. 

Yeah the family will do the sunrise baptism.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 16, 2014, 04:53:49 PM

Hi Monkey's,

I hope everyone is doing well.

 
OH No!  My Rubber tree is going to freeze tonight ::MonkeyWaa::

 ::MonkeyTongue::

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a squirt pistol?  I am looking for a water pistol, that's right one, (LOL) you put water
into :)  small, medium or large.  I bought a dollar, squirt gun, and it leaks, that is to be expected. :(

I need on with a rubber plug, anyone know where I may buy one?

Thank-you

We had the freeze here last night. I am not sure I have seen a squirt gun with a plug. But my guess would be to go to a Toys R Us or toy store they should have all their summer stuff out. And have a large selection to choose from.  ::MonkeyKiss::

Hi Green Eyes,

We had snow last night, may have a freeze, tonight. 

If you water your plants or flowers, it helps keep them from freezing.  I believe, I gleaned that information from the weather channe,l a few years ago. I am sorry, I do not know why or how it works.   ::MonkeyConfused::  Thank-you for addressing the squirt gun for me.  I checked out a few places and all I found was giant sized water squirters, or el cheapo plastic water pistols.
But, Brandi, found one or a two pack, LOL.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 16, 2014, 05:00:38 PM

Hi Monkey's,

I hope everyone is doing well.

 
OH No!  My Rubber tree is going to freeze tonight ::MonkeyWaa::

 ::MonkeyTongue::

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a squirt pistol?  I am looking for a water pistol, that's right one, (LOL) you put water
into :)  small, medium or large.  I bought a dollar, squirt gun, and it leaks, that is to be expected. :(

I need on with a rubber plug, anyone know where I may buy one?

Thank-you

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Squirter-Water-Pistol-pack/dp/B001WLKAKG/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1397615229&sr=1-7
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y2Ql495ZL.jpg)
A two-pack with plugs.

Brandi,

Thank-you, so very, very much for your excellent research on water pistols.

The two pack special, looks like the old fashion kind of water guns, from 1950's :)

I am grateful for the rubber stopper. I will send for them, soon, and let you know how well they work.

Perhaps, we can have a squirt gun battle, in the monkey playground.   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 18, 2014, 01:07:17 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone's doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 18, 2014, 03:12:52 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone's doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi!

Taking a break from cleaning/packing in order to bake a birthday cake for my DH. Also baking a ham for his birthday dinner.

Gonna spend all day Sat. and Sun. again taking stuff and working on stuff at the new house.

Sister and her hubby are coming for their annual cookout from Florida on Wed. and we are hosting them at the new house this year. (Have to take the grill over this weekend. heh)

Hopefully I will have all the serving things there in order to have a good meal.

It's just amazing to me as I clean out cabinets and drawers how many junk drawers and cabinets I have! So little organization. Finding a can of fix-a-flat with light bulbs and paintbrushes and sewing machine oil. Not to mention, a very long dog leash and one (count them, one) bootie for the dog. Doesn't matter that I have no idea where the other three are, she refused to use her feet at all the couple of times we tried them on her. LOL

So exhausting!

Hope everyone else is having a better time than I am!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 19, 2014, 07:09:26 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone's doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi!

Taking a break from cleaning/packing in order to bake a birthday cake for my DH. Also baking a ham for his birthday dinner.

Gonna spend all day Sat. and Sun. again taking stuff and working on stuff at the new house.

Sister and her hubby are coming for their annual cookout from Florida on Wed. and we are hosting them at the new house this year. (Have to take the grill over this weekend. heh)

Hopefully I will have all the serving things there in order to have a good meal.

It's just amazing to me as I clean out cabinets and drawers how many junk drawers and cabinets I have! So little organization. Finding a can of fix-a-flat with light bulbs and paintbrushes and sewing machine oil. Not to mention, a very long dog leash and one (count them, one) bootie for the dog. Doesn't matter that I have no idea where the other three are, she refused to use her feet at all the couple of times we tried them on her. LOL

So exhausting!

Hope everyone else is having a better time than I am!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Moving is an adventure. The finds you make are interesting. Just think of the junk you will no longer have! Now you can get all NEW junk!!!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 19, 2014, 07:39:02 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone's doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi!

Taking a break from cleaning/packing in order to bake a birthday cake for my DH. Also baking a ham for his birthday dinner.

Gonna spend all day Sat. and Sun. again taking stuff and working on stuff at the new house.

Sister and her hubby are coming for their annual cookout from Florida on Wed. and we are hosting them at the new house this year. (Have to take the grill over this weekend. heh)

Hopefully I will have all the serving things there in order to have a good meal.

It's just amazing to me as I clean out cabinets and drawers how many junk drawers and cabinets I have! So little organization. Finding a can of fix-a-flat with light bulbs and paintbrushes and sewing machine oil. Not to mention, a very long dog leash and one (count them, one) bootie for the dog. Doesn't matter that I have no idea where the other three are, she refused to use her feet at all the couple of times we tried them on her. LOL

So exhausting!

Hope everyone else is having a better time than I am!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Moving is an adventure. The finds you make are interesting. Just think of the junk you will no longer have! Now you can get all NEW junk!!!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


I will give a big Amen to that TBM.  I got rid of so much stuff for our move lost a lot. But I think I am close to being back to almost what I had before we moved from California.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 19, 2014, 08:07:24 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Continued prayers for all in need. Hope everyone's doing well.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Hi!

Taking a break from cleaning/packing in order to bake a birthday cake for my DH. Also baking a ham for his birthday dinner.

Gonna spend all day Sat. and Sun. again taking stuff and working on stuff at the new house.

Sister and her hubby are coming for their annual cookout from Florida on Wed. and we are hosting them at the new house this year. (Have to take the grill over this weekend. heh)

Hopefully I will have all the serving things there in order to have a good meal.

It's just amazing to me as I clean out cabinets and drawers how many junk drawers and cabinets I have! So little organization. Finding a can of fix-a-flat with light bulbs and paintbrushes and sewing machine oil. Not to mention, a very long dog leash and one (count them, one) bootie for the dog. Doesn't matter that I have no idea where the other three are, she refused to use her feet at all the couple of times we tried them on her. LOL

So exhausting!

Hope everyone else is having a better time than I am!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Moving is an adventure. The finds you make are interesting. Just think of the junk you will no longer have! Now you can get all NEW junk!!!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hahaha! You got that right, TBM!

I have a box(es) that I am giving to a friend's mother who has a permanent table at a flea market, lots is going into the trash, some is going with us, and some is like, "wow, I didn't know we had this! This will be great in the new house!" stuff. But it is truly amazing what we have amassed in the 14 years we have lived here. It feels good to get rid of lots of this stuff.

New house is smallish, but we do have a lot of storage on the property. I am trying not to take advantage of that, because as everyone knows, there is no such thing as too much storage space. LOL

Glad to hear son's arm is coming along. I hope his cast got off this week.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 19, 2014, 08:24:10 AM
Morning  Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: Sounds like you are getting things done. How cool to be able to entertain family at your new place.  Good luck with getting everything organized.  I started out doing pretty good keeping things together. Until daughter and family moved in. After they moved out I haven't been able to get all together again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Have a Happy Easter. We are having hubs birthday & Easter dinner together this year.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 19, 2014, 06:01:30 PM
Morning  Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: Sounds like you are getting things done. How cool to be able to entertain family at your new place.  Good luck with getting everything organized.  I started out doing pretty good keeping things together. Until daughter and family moved in. After they moved out I haven't been able to get all together again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Have a Happy Easter. We are having hubs birthday & Easter dinner together this year.

Well, Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Sounds like yours and mine have a birthday very close to each other.

Happy Easter to you all too. (Monkey in his Easter finery!) LOL

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 19, 2014, 07:22:10 PM
Morning  Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: Sounds like you are getting things done. How cool to be able to entertain family at your new place.  Good luck with getting everything organized.  I started out doing pretty good keeping things together. Until daughter and family moved in. After they moved out I haven't been able to get all together again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Have a Happy Easter. We are having hubs birthday & Easter dinner together this year.

Well, Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Sounds like yours and mine have a birthday very close to each other.

Happy Easter to you all too. (Monkey in his Easter finery!) LOL

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Easter/2012/Animation2a.gif~original)


Sounds like hubs birthdays are close. Happy Birthday to your hubs. Hope you have a wonderful week end. Dang I had to go to Best Buy today and get a new bluetooth. I lost mine at the store last night. Have no idea when or where really. Just know I had it when I left and after I got back couldn't find it.  ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 20, 2014, 09:49:31 AM
HAPPY EASTER

Hope every one has a wonderful day ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 20, 2014, 02:12:46 PM
Morning  Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: Sounds like you are getting things done. How cool to be able to entertain family at your new place.  Good luck with getting everything organized.  I started out doing pretty good keeping things together. Until daughter and family moved in. After they moved out I haven't been able to get all together again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Have a Happy Easter. We are having hubs birthday & Easter dinner together this year.

Well, Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Sounds like yours and mine have a birthday very close to each other.

Happy Easter to you all too. (Monkey in his Easter finery!) LOL

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Easter/2012/Animation2a.gif~original)


Sounds like hubs birthdays are close. Happy Birthday to your hubs. Hope you have a wonderful week end. Dang I had to go to Best Buy today and get a new bluetooth. I lost mine at the store last night. Have no idea when or where really. Just know I had it when I left and after I got back couldn't find it.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Brandi!

Happy B.D. to hubby!  I bet it is chocolate cake! :)

Have a Blessed Easter, to all!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 20, 2014, 06:58:29 PM
Morning  Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: Sounds like you are getting things done. How cool to be able to entertain family at your new place.  Good luck with getting everything organized.  I started out doing pretty good keeping things together. Until daughter and family moved in. After they moved out I haven't been able to get all together again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Have a Happy Easter. We are having hubs birthday & Easter dinner together this year.

Well, Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Sounds like yours and mine have a birthday very close to each other.

Happy Easter to you all too. (Monkey in his Easter finery!) LOL

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Easter/2012/Animation2a.gif~original)


Sounds like hubs birthdays are close. Happy Birthday to your hubs. Hope you have a wonderful week end. Dang I had to go to Best Buy today and get a new bluetooth. I lost mine at the store last night. Have no idea when or where really. Just know I had it when I left and after I got back couldn't find it.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Brandi!

Happy B.D. to hubby!  I bet it is chocolate cake! :)

Have a Blessed Easter, to all!



Spice cake with cream cheese icing.

But you were close!

   ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 21, 2014, 05:37:52 PM
Morning  Brandi  ::HelloKitty:: Sounds like you are getting things done. How cool to be able to entertain family at your new place.  Good luck with getting everything organized.  I started out doing pretty good keeping things together. Until daughter and family moved in. After they moved out I haven't been able to get all together again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Have a Happy Easter. We are having hubs birthday & Easter dinner together this year.

Well, Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Sounds like yours and mine have a birthday very close to each other.

Happy Easter to you all too. (Monkey in his Easter finery!) LOL

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Easter/2012/Animation2a.gif~original)


Sounds like hubs birthdays are close. Happy Birthday to your hubs. Hope you have a wonderful week end. Dang I had to go to Best Buy today and get a new bluetooth. I lost mine at the store last night. Have no idea when or where really. Just know I had it when I left and after I got back couldn't find it.  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Brandi!

Happy B.D. to hubby!  I bet it is chocolate cake! :)

Have a Blessed Easter, to all!



Spice cake with cream cheese icing.

But you were close!

   ::MonkeyWink::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Sounds delish.  :smt038

The A&P grocery store, once, sold a spice-like loaf cake, with raisins with cream cheese filling and icing.

Oh, it was "Spanish Bar", the spice cake sold by A&P.  Do they still sell it?  So good.  Just reminded me, Brandi, when you mentioned spice cake and cream cheese icing.

 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 22, 2014, 02:40:56 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued prayers for those in meed. ::MonkeyAngel::

Seahorse are there still A&P grocery stores still around? Talk about memory lane.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: How you doing?

TBM  did the cast come off last week?

Brandi your hubs cake sounded good. Hows the moving coming along?

Can hope you and family are doing well.

4Donks  How are you & the fur babies doing?

Sister How did the Easter morning Baptism go?

Muffy have you had any of the heavy rain?  We got almost an inch over the week end. Sure could use some more.

Oldest granddaughter in California has decided she wants to go to Haiti in June with her youth church group for two week to do youth ministry.  She has gotten her pass port and had all her shots. Which floored me when son said they weren't paid for by insurance and 3 shots cost them $550. That was youth prices so I am told. Seems a bit high to me.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: But it's been years since I paid for my kids shots.

Have a wonderful day.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on April 23, 2014, 09:43:02 AM
Green Eyes,

Life is good.  :smt054 Thank-you for asking Green Eyes.

 ::MonkeySlide::

http://www.cooks.com/recipe/oo0nw5rr/the-real-spanish-bar-cake.html   ::dogwag::

http://aptea.com/  (The great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company)

Make it a good day!

Wuv you wonderful monkeys. ::rhino::  You guys make life a little bit sweeter for everyone  ::rhino::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 24, 2014, 01:54:09 AM
Hi SeaHorse

That looks yummy.  ::MonkeyHeart:: Thanks

Hows everyone doing?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 24, 2014, 08:41:44 PM
Evening Monkeys  Here we go again. Went out to check the mail today. And in the middle of the driveway was a baby kitty. Covered in dirt and sand. Thought at first it was a dead rat the feral cats had caught. When I got up to it and stopped and looked it was a new baby kitty.  I brought it in and mixed up some can milk and Karo syrup got my dropper out and fed it. It inhaled the milk. After I fed it I ran some warm water and washed all the dirt off it. Wrapped it up and dried it off. Got a box and laid it in the box. Poor little cried and cried. So took it out and fed it some more. After it ate I rubbed it's little tummy and bottom. Got it to go potty. I have wrapped it up and put it in the cat carrier so the inside cats can't get to it.

Hubs and I have looked and looked to see if there were more or if we could hear any more cries. Nothing. I have no idea who the mommy is. But if I can find her I will try and watch were she goes and see if there are any more. And bring them in and put them in the bathroom for now. If not looks like I will be feeding this little one every hour for awhile. Breaks my heart it just cries and cries for it's mommy. The only time I can get it quiet is to hold it and place the tiny baby bottle it's  mouth.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on April 25, 2014, 12:13:09 AM
Evening Monkeys  Here we go again. Went out to check the mail today. And in the middle of the driveway was a baby kitty. Covered in dirt and sand. Thought at first it was a dead rat the feral cats had caught. When I got up to it and stopped and looked it was a new baby kitty.  I brought it in and mixed up some can milk and Karo syrup got my dropper out and fed it. It inhaled the milk. After I fed it I ran some warm water and washed all the dirt off it. Wrapped it up and dried it off. Got a box and laid it in the box. Poor little cried and cried. So took it out and fed it some more. After it ate I rubbed it's little tummy and bottom. Got it to go potty. I have wrapped it up and put it in the cat carrier so the inside cats can't get to it.

Hubs and I have looked and looked to see if there were more or if we could hear any more cries. Nothing. I have no idea who the mommy is. But if I can find her I will try and watch were she goes and see if there are any more. And bring them in and put them in the bathroom for now. If not looks like I will be feeding this little one every hour for awhile. Breaks my heart it just cries and cries for it's mommy. The only time I can get it quiet is to hold it and place the tiny baby bottle it's  mouth.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Poor little baby!  Are her eyes open yet?   ::HelloKitty::  You're such a good mommy  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 25, 2014, 02:37:25 AM
Evening Monkeys  Here we go again. Went out to check the mail today. And in the middle of the driveway was a baby kitty. Covered in dirt and sand. Thought at first it was a dead rat the feral cats had caught. When I got up to it and stopped and looked it was a new baby kitty.  I brought it in and mixed up some can milk and Karo syrup got my dropper out and fed it. It inhaled the milk. After I fed it I ran some warm water and washed all the dirt off it. Wrapped it up and dried it off. Got a box and laid it in the box. Poor little cried and cried. So took it out and fed it some more. After it ate I rubbed it's little tummy and bottom. Got it to go potty. I have wrapped it up and put it in the cat carrier so the inside cats can't get to it.

Hubs and I have looked and looked to see if there were more or if we could hear any more cries. Nothing. I have no idea who the mommy is. But if I can find her I will try and watch were she goes and see if there are any more. And bring them in and put them in the bathroom for now. If not looks like I will be feeding this little one every hour for awhile. Breaks my heart it just cries and cries for it's mommy. The only time I can get it quiet is to hold it and place the tiny baby bottle it's  mouth.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Poor little baby!  Are her eyes open yet?   ::HelloKitty::  You're such a good mommy  ::MonkeyAngel::

No her/his still had part of the umbilical cord attached. I don't know if she had her/him some where else and was bringing him/her here and just dropped him/her or she had her/him here and was trying to move him/her some where else. Finely got him/her quiet. As long as I hold her/him quiet as can be. If I put her/him in the carrier to go do something she/he cries and cries. I guess I am going to have figure out some kind of carrier so I can put it in and get stuff done.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on April 25, 2014, 07:25:14 AM
Greeneyes, you have a good and kind heart.   ::MonkeyCat::   ::MonkeyHeart::  Do you have a big scarf or some material you could fold in half and tie over one shoulder and make a sling to carry the baby cat around with you?  It could be held close to your body that way.  You could do some knots or pin it to make it more of a pocket.   


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 25, 2014, 08:22:18 AM
Greeneyes, you have a good and kind heart.   ::MonkeyCat::   ::MonkeyHeart::  Do you have a big scarf or some material you could fold in half and tie over one shoulder and make a sling to carry the baby cat around with you?  It could be held close to your body that way.  You could do some knots or pin it to make it more of a pocket.   


Thanks Muffy  ::bee:: That's a good idea.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 25, 2014, 10:49:58 AM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 25, 2014, 11:11:03 AM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::

Awww... so sorry to hear the kitty didn't make it. Sounds like you did everything possible to help it, Green Eyes.

So sorry.

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 25, 2014, 12:59:25 PM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::

I am so sorry. But he died with someone loving him which is more than many animals (and people) get so you get the angel of the day award!  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 25, 2014, 03:00:52 PM
Thanks Brandi & TBM   ::MonkeyHeart::  We tried but wasn't to be. Hubs took him out back and buried him.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 26, 2014, 01:02:10 AM
Green Eyes so sorry the little one didn't make it.  ::MonkeyTears::

They are really cranking on with the storm warnings for Monday- Wednesday. Forecasting severe storms with high winds and possible tornadoes. Took out the chain saw today to cut some limbs overhanging the driveway that could possibly come down with the winds. I have 500 gallons of propane so I'll have lots of hot water and electricity (generator). I have Jazz's thunder vest ready to go and can't think of anything else I should do. Hope it's a false alarm but you never know.

Last scope was clear and I have 2 more monthly scopes to go then I go to every other month for the next year, quarterly the next year then twice a year and then just annual follow ups. A light at the end of the tunnel. ::MonkeyDance::

Hope everyone is getting spring weather and winter is at long last over. Keep safe.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 26, 2014, 08:36:06 AM
Green Eyes so sorry the little one didn't make it.  ::MonkeyTears::

They are really cranking on with the storm warnings for Monday- Wednesday. Forecasting severe storms with high winds and possible tornadoes. Took out the chain saw today to cut some limbs overhanging the driveway that could possibly come down with the winds. I have 500 gallons of propane so I'll have lots of hot water and electricity (generator). I have Jazz's thunder vest ready to go and can't think of anything else I should do. Hope it's a false alarm but you never know.

Last scope was clear and I have 2 more monthly scopes to go then I go to every other month for the next year, quarterly the next year then twice a year and then just annual follow ups. A light at the end of the tunnel. ::MonkeyDance::

Hope everyone is getting spring weather and winter is at long last over. Keep safe.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Be safe if it does storm.

Good news on the scopes!  Praying they stay clear.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 26, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
Green Eyes so sorry the little one didn't make it.  ::MonkeyTears::

They are really cranking on with the storm warnings for Monday- Wednesday. Forecasting severe storms with high winds and possible tornadoes. Took out the chain saw today to cut some limbs overhanging the driveway that could possibly come down with the winds. I have 500 gallons of propane so I'll have lots of hot water and electricity (generator). I have Jazz's thunder vest ready to go and can't think of anything else I should do. Hope it's a false alarm but you never know.

Last scope was clear and I have 2 more monthly scopes to go then I go to every other month for the next year, quarterly the next year then twice a year and then just annual follow ups. A light at the end of the tunnel. ::MonkeyDance::

Hope everyone is getting spring weather and winter is at long last over. Keep safe.
 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

What wonderful news about your scopes. Continued prayers they stay positive.  ::MonkeyAngel::  Hope the storms pass you by. I know they are calling for a bad week end for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and here too.  I think ours have been brought down a little as it's not getting as hot as they thought. That was the last update. But that can change by the hour and what channel is on. ::MonkeyEek::


Hope all the Monkeys stay safe with the storms this week end. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on April 26, 2014, 12:22:47 PM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::

I'm so sorry.   ::MonkeyTears:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on April 26, 2014, 01:13:25 PM
GE -sorry about the kitty  ::MonkeyTears::  Years ago, my female cat had kittens but all died except one.  The mom wasn't interested in the one who survived, I think she knew something I didn't.  Anyway, I called the survivor kitty Hercules and tried to take care of him/her.  He lasted 2 weeks until he finally stopped thriving and died in the night.  It was sad but I'm sure he had problems I wasn't aware of.  The mom kitty knew he wasn't right and that's why she left him to die.  Still sad though and a hard lesson to learn.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: texasmom on April 26, 2014, 02:02:57 PM
I'm so sorry GE!   ::MonkeyTears::
Hugs to you for trying so hard.   ::MonkeyAngel::


4 Donks, I'm so thankful for that light you're able to see at the end of the tunnel.  Praying that the good results keep coming!

Hoping everyone stays safe during the storms.   ::MonkeyRain::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 27, 2014, 02:49:40 AM
Thank You 4Donks. Muffy ::bee::, texasmom  ::MonkeyHeart::

Klaas I don't know if there was something wrong with him. Most likely there was. As the next day hubs found another baby dead with mom laying next to it.  But I had to try and give him a chance. Being we live out in the country there are lots of feral cats around here. I have taken in so many and had them fixed. The next thing I know they are gone. Don't know if they find new places or the coyotes get them. It is amazing how many people around here feed them. When at the store and there's always someone  buying cat food for the feral cats around their places. Even knowing in my heart that there was something wrong with them. I still had to try.  :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 27, 2014, 08:24:44 AM
Thank You 4Donks. Muffy ::bee::, texasmom  ::MonkeyHeart::

Klaas I don't know if there was something wrong with him. Most likely there was. As the next day hubs found another baby dead with mom laying next to it.  But I had to try and give him a chance. Being we live out in the country there are lots of feral cats around here. I have taken in so many and had them fixed. The next thing I know they are gone. Don't know if they find new places or the coyotes get them. It is amazing how many people around here feed them. When at the store and there's always someone  buying cat food for the feral cats around their places. Even knowing in my heart that there was something wrong with them. I still had to try.  :smt054

Of course you had to try!  Thank goodness it is part of our nature to do so.
 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on April 27, 2014, 02:46:34 PM
Thank You 4Donks. Muffy ::bee::, texasmom  ::MonkeyHeart::

Klaas I don't know if there was something wrong with him. Most likely there was. As the next day hubs found another baby dead with mom laying next to it.  But I had to try and give him a chance. Being we live out in the country there are lots of feral cats around here. I have taken in so many and had them fixed. The next thing I know they are gone. Don't know if they find new places or the coyotes get them. It is amazing how many people around here feed them. When at the store and there's always someone  buying cat food for the feral cats around their places. Even knowing in my heart that there was something wrong with them. I still had to try.  :smt054

Of course you had to try!  Thank goodness it is part of our nature to do so.
 :smt054

 ::rhino:: :smt054 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on April 27, 2014, 04:44:49 PM
Thank You 4Donks. Muffy ::bee::, texasmom  ::MonkeyHeart::

Klaas I don't know if there was something wrong with him. Most likely there was. As the next day hubs found another baby dead with mom laying next to it.  But I had to try and give him a chance. Being we live out in the country there are lots of feral cats around here. I have taken in so many and had them fixed. The next thing I know they are gone. Don't know if they find new places or the coyotes get them. It is amazing how many people around here feed them. When at the store and there's always someone  buying cat food for the feral cats around their places. Even knowing in my heart that there was something wrong with them. I still had to try.  :smt054

We have to try.  We'll always try.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 28, 2014, 03:35:02 AM
Thank You 4Donks. Muffy ::bee::, texasmom  ::MonkeyHeart::

Klaas I don't know if there was something wrong with him. Most likely there was. As the next day hubs found another baby dead with mom laying next to it.  But I had to try and give him a chance. Being we live out in the country there are lots of feral cats around here. I have taken in so many and had them fixed. The next thing I know they are gone. Don't know if they find new places or the coyotes get them. It is amazing how many people around here feed them. When at the store and there's always someone  buying cat food for the feral cats around their places. Even knowing in my heart that there was something wrong with them. I still had to try.  :smt054

We have to try.  We'll always try.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Yes we do ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 28, 2014, 03:40:41 AM
4Donks, and the rest of the Alabama Monkeys hope you all are doing okay. This storm is nasty. I thought I heard you guys were in for some of the nasty stuff tonight & tomorrow. Kansas and Oklahoma got hit with 13 dead.

Prayers for all on the path of these storms ::MonkeyAngel::

Stay safe everyone


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 28, 2014, 06:24:11 AM
4Donks, and the rest of the Alabama Monkeys hope you all are doing okay. This storm is nasty. I thought I heard you guys were in for some of the nasty stuff tonight & tomorrow. Kansas and Oklahoma got hit with 13 dead.

Prayers for all on the path of these storms ::MonkeyAngel::

Stay safe everyone

I second that thought. I was watching the storms last night and they were wicked.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 28, 2014, 08:17:45 AM
They have us under flash flood warnings and most school systems are closing schools at noon due to the severe weather expected. The worst storms are going to be over night and our tornado siren is out of commission so I'll depend on the NOA radio. I hate it at night because out here it is as black as sin and you can't see what's happening. Everyone keep safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 28, 2014, 09:27:40 AM
They have us under flash flood warnings and most school systems are closing schools at noon due to the severe weather expected. The worst storms are going to be over night and our tornado siren is out of commission so I'll depend on the NOA radio. I hate it at night because out here it is as black as sin and you can't see what's happening. Everyone keep safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Will be praying you stay safe 4Donks.  ::MonkeyAngel:: I agree I don't like it when they are at night either.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 28, 2014, 12:35:14 PM
They have us under flash flood warnings and most school systems are closing schools at noon due to the severe weather expected. The worst storms are going to be over night and our tornado siren is out of commission so I'll depend on the NOA radio. I hate it at night because out here it is as black as sin and you can't see what's happening. Everyone keep safe.  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Stay safe - I must agree, night is the worse for storms. I hate not knowing what is coming my way. I will say a prayer that all stays relatively calm!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 28, 2014, 03:11:19 PM
TBM aren't you guys under a tornado watch today tornado watch today too?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 28, 2014, 07:03:16 PM
TBM aren't you guys under a tornado watch today tornado watch today too?

Not today but rumor is that there is a good possibility for tomorrow.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 28, 2014, 07:17:42 PM
TBM aren't you guys under a tornado watch today tornado watch today too?

Not today but rumor is that there is a good possibility for tomorrow.

I am glad to hear you aren't under one today at least. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 29, 2014, 03:38:02 AM
Finally going to bed. I managed to avoid the tornadoes that came through tonight but there will be a repeat performance tomorrow apparently. Are we having fun yet ? My sisters had lines of storms going across their place but the tornadoes in them either hit ground before or after their place and they are SAFE. I hope Trimm and Caddy are OK. Cullman was hit by severe weather and there was a tornado in Bessimer (sp?) a suburb of Birmingham.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on April 29, 2014, 08:20:55 AM
Finally going to bed. I managed to avoid the tornadoes that came through tonight but there will be a repeat performance tomorrow apparently. Are we having fun yet ? My sisters had lines of storms going across their place but the tornadoes in them either hit ground before or after their place and they are SAFE. I hope Trimm and Caddy are OK. Cullman was hit by severe weather and there was a tornado in Bessimer (sp?) a suburb of Birmingham.

Hi 4 Donks ::HelloKitty::

Glad you and your sister fared the storm.  We had to get Chubbie and the criminal downstairs around midnight.  Bessemer is the neighborhood next door to us so it was scarey.  And now we await the next round! 

I was supposed to go to Atlanta and take my mom to the doctor today, but I rescheduled that appointment. 

Glad your check ups are going well!  You rock!

Chubbie and the criminal


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 29, 2014, 08:35:29 AM
I am so happy 4Donks and cadillac that you guys are safe.  Very thankful your sisters are okay too 4Donks. I read that Cullman was getting hit but not how bad it was. Hope Trimm's okay.

Hope you all get some sleep and rest after last nights nasty weather.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you both for letting us know you are okay.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 29, 2014, 09:29:54 AM
Glad to hear that you guys are safe. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 29, 2014, 10:46:43 AM
Finally going to bed. I managed to avoid the tornadoes that came through tonight but there will be a repeat performance tomorrow apparently. Are we having fun yet ? My sisters had lines of storms going across their place but the tornadoes in them either hit ground before or after their place and they are SAFE. I hope Trimm and Caddy are OK. Cullman was hit by severe weather and there was a tornado in Bessimer (sp?) a suburb of Birmingham.

Hi 4 Donks ::HelloKitty::

Glad you and your sister fared the storm.  We had to get Chubbie and the criminal downstairs around midnight.  Bessemer is the neighborhood next door to us so it was scarey.  And now we await the next round! 

I was supposed to go to Atlanta and take my mom to the doctor today, but I rescheduled that appointment. 

Glad your check ups are going well!  You rock!

Chubbie and the criminal

Watched the Weather Channel last night for hours as tornadoes were hitting all around Birmingham and was thinking of you, Caddy. So glad you are fine and that you checked in here to let us know.

4 Donks, looked like your area was also under the gun. Glad you checked in as well, and that you and your sisters are okay!

Now, Trimm, we need to hear from you!

Hope today's storms are less violent.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on April 29, 2014, 11:44:28 AM
Aw- thanks, Brandi! ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 30, 2014, 06:49:14 AM
Hope that all the monkeys made it through the last round of storms safe!  Thinking about you guys!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 30, 2014, 06:52:39 AM
Hope that all the monkeys made it through the last round of storms safe!  Thinking about you guys!

I will second that. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 30, 2014, 08:47:15 AM
No severe weather last night just a lot of rain. ::MonkeyDance::

Glad Caddy is OK but where is Trimm ?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 30, 2014, 11:13:55 AM
Well, looks like today it's the Carolinas and Virginia under the gun.

They say we, in Richmond here have a 6 TorCon.

Please, no tornadoes!

Had lots of rain the past few days, and it continues to pour today.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

But in about 24 hours, they are calling for sunshine!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 30, 2014, 11:17:27 AM
Trimm, oh Trimm!

Check in with us, please!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Trimm/peter-tink.png~original)


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Post by: Sister on April 30, 2014, 03:01:17 PM
Trimm, oh Trimm!

Check in with us, please!

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Trimm/peter-tink.png~original)

Trimmy, where are you???

We've just had a lot of rain.  I think you have had it worse Brandi.
4 ::donkey3::, Caddy and others, so glad you are safe.  Praying for people and the furbabies.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 02, 2014, 02:49:46 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued prayers for those in need.   ::MonkeyAngel::

So glad everyone made it though the storms safe & sound. Hope every ones doing okay this Friday. You all have a wonderful week end. ::MonkeyHeart::

Wish Trimm would check in.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 05, 2014, 09:58:38 PM
Where is everyone?   ::MonkeyEek:: Hope all are doing okay.

Brandi how's the move going?

4Donks have you dried out yet?

Sister are you alright?

Cadillac how's it going?

Cookie stop in and say hi. How is it going?

TBM  How are the kids doing?

Muffy you okay?

It's so quiet in here  ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on May 06, 2014, 08:13:37 AM
Good morning Green Eyes  :sunny:  :smt006

All is well here.  Life outside the forum just gets busy sometimes!   ::buzzbee3::


How are you doing, GE? 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on May 06, 2014, 08:22:44 AM
Hi GE

Just been busy trying to get my place in spring condition ( bush hogging, mowing, chainsawing, repairing fences etc.).

Rearranging the hay storage in the barn and I sprained my right wrist so it makes everything awkward and slow but will keep on going. The brace keeps the wrist in a weird position.

Vet was out to deworm and vaccinate the donks and checked out Mac so far so good.

Weather is back to the 80's and am glad to see frost gone.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 06, 2014, 08:34:26 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Have been busy with so many things and people.
Today is the day a decision will be made about Connie and her return to home?  Please send prayers -- we all will need them.
Miss being here . . . but life calls.
Blessings.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 06, 2014, 03:40:48 PM
Good morning Green Eyes  :sunny:  :smt006

All is well here.  Life outside the forum just gets busy sometimes!   ::buzzbee3::


How are you doing, GE? 

Glad to hear all is well with you Muffy ::bee:: All is well here. Hubs had his three month eye check up today. So glad that it's done for now. Go back in three months.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 06, 2014, 03:47:19 PM
Hi GE

Just been busy trying to get my place in spring condition ( bush hogging, mowing, chainsawing, repairing fences etc.).

Rearranging the hay storage in the barn and I sprained my right wrist so it makes everything awkward and slow but will keep on going. The brace keeps the wrist in a weird position.

Vet was out to deworm and vaccinate the donks and checked out Mac so far so good.

Weather is back to the 80's and am glad to see frost gone.


You have been busy 4Donks. Watch the wrist. Glad to hereMac is hanging in there. Hope the Donks gave the vet a run for his money.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have been in the 90's. But the nights are staying in the 50's and 60's.  ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 06, 2014, 03:54:16 PM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::
Have been busy with so many things and people.
Today is the day a decision will be made about Connie and her return to home?  Please send prayers -- we all will need them.
Miss being here . . . but life calls.
Blessings.

Sister Prayers that what ever decision that is made about Connie works out for you all. Prayers headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel::  Please say a pray for my daughter & grand daughter. They are having problems between them. I know this will pass. But it makes for very tense get togethers. I wont take sides. As they both are right & wrong ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 06, 2014, 06:19:49 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/PRetzer050614_zps9a200989.jpg)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 08, 2014, 12:28:44 PM
Hi all,

Thanks for asking about me, GE.

I am doing fine, it's just taking longer than I anticipated (and I expected it to take a while) to get moved. Trying to keep a household going at old place while moving piece by piece into the new one has been quite challenging.

Hubby only being able to work at the new house and move stuff over on the weekends really slows down the process.

I have bathrooms moved (except for a few essentials) and most of our clothes sorted and moved and the office is kinda ready to be moved, although it will be the last thing to move. Still have living room and 1,000 books to pack and move. Not to mention the kitchen. Only moved over glasses and the good silverware and a lot of vintage Blue Willow china that I keep in a large Asian antique glass-front cabinet that is still at the old house!

I want to get moved and living in our new house! Closed on it on March 21 and didn't have a mortgage payment due until May 1. Already paid that and are still not living there!
 ::MonkeyNoNo::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 08, 2014, 05:39:12 PM
Hi all,

Thanks for asking about me, GE.

I am doing fine, it's just taking longer than I anticipated (and I expected it to take a while) to get moved. Trying to keep a household going at old place while moving piece by piece into the new one has been quite challenging.

Hubby only being able to work at the new house and move stuff over on the weekends really slows down the process.

I have bathrooms moved (except for a few essentials) and most of our clothes sorted and moved and the office is kinda ready to be moved, although it will be the last thing to move. Still have living room and 1,000 books to pack and move. Not to mention the kitchen. Only moved over glasses and the good silverware and a lot of vintage Blue Willow china that I keep in a large Asian antique glass-front cabinet that is still at the old house!

I want to get moved and living in our new house! Closed on it on March 21 and didn't have a mortgage payment due until May 1. Already paid that and are still not living there!
 ::MonkeyNoNo::



Brandi,

Do you have wild animals, in the yard?  Love critters :)

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 08, 2014, 07:31:14 PM
Hi all,

Thanks for asking about me, GE.

I am doing fine, it's just taking longer than I anticipated (and I expected it to take a while) to get moved. Trying to keep a household going at old place while moving piece by piece into the new one has been quite challenging.

Hubby only being able to work at the new house and move stuff over on the weekends really slows down the process.

I have bathrooms moved (except for a few essentials) and most of our clothes sorted and moved and the office is kinda ready to be moved, although it will be the last thing to move. Still have living room and 1,000 books to pack and move. Not to mention the kitchen. Only moved over glasses and the good silverware and a lot of vintage Blue Willow china that I keep in a large Asian antique glass-front cabinet that is still at the old house!

I want to get moved and living in our new house! Closed on it on March 21 and didn't have a mortgage payment due until May 1. Already paid that and are still not living there!
 ::MonkeyNoNo::



Brandi,

Do you have wild animals, in the yard?  Love critters :)

 ::MonkeyHeart::

I have heard from the previous owners that there are deer surrounding the property and they come up to the fence on one side. Have not seen them. Don't want them in the fenced area because they can be very destructive to plants. I have planted vegetables and there are numerous flowers and plants there!

Also, I heard that they have had ground hogs before. I have not seen any evidence of them. They, also wreck havoc on plants.

We do have many birds though. It sounds heavenly outside there.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 08, 2014, 08:08:17 PM
Hi all,

Thanks for asking about me, GE.

I am doing fine, it's just taking longer than I anticipated (and I expected it to take a while) to get moved. Trying to keep a household going at old place while moving piece by piece into the new one has been quite challenging.

Hubby only being able to work at the new house and move stuff over on the weekends really slows down the process.

I have bathrooms moved (except for a few essentials) and most of our clothes sorted and moved and the office is kinda ready to be moved, although it will be the last thing to move. Still have living room and 1,000 books to pack and move. Not to mention the kitchen. Only moved over glasses and the good silverware and a lot of vintage Blue Willow china that I keep in a large Asian antique glass-front cabinet that is still at the old house!

I want to get moved and living in our new house! Closed on it on March 21 and didn't have a mortgage payment due until May 1. Already paid that and are still not living there!
 ::MonkeyNoNo::



Brandi you will get it all moved soon. Now that winter is over and you can get the full week ends to move things. It does make it hard when that's the only time you & your hubs have to move stuff. Sending positive thoughts and energy your way. I can understand you wanting to be in your new place.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 08, 2014, 08:16:43 PM
Hi all,

Thanks for asking about me, GE.

I am doing fine, it's just taking longer than I anticipated (and I expected it to take a while) to get moved. Trying to keep a household going at old place while moving piece by piece into the new one has been quite challenging.

Hubby only being able to work at the new house and move stuff over on the weekends really slows down the process.

I have bathrooms moved (except for a few essentials) and most of our clothes sorted and moved and the office is kinda ready to be moved, although it will be the last thing to move. Still have living room and 1,000 books to pack and move. Not to mention the kitchen. Only moved over glasses and the good silverware and a lot of vintage Blue Willow china that I keep in a large Asian antique glass-front cabinet that is still at the old house!

I want to get moved and living in our new house! Closed on it on March 21 and didn't have a mortgage payment due until May 1. Already paid that and are still not living there!
 ::MonkeyNoNo::



Brandi,

Do you have wild animals, in the yard?  Love critters :)

 ::MonkeyHeart::


SeaHorse   That's one of the best things about living in the country. Are all the wild critters. Don't like the snakes but with all the feral cats don't have any that I have seen any way.  Have rabbits, squirrels, possums, armadillos, deer and skunks and lots of birds.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 10, 2014, 08:48:25 AM
Hi Monkeys,


Brandi and Green Eyes

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

The country is full of fun animals, you never see the same thing twice.  ::MonkeyEek::

I saw a coyote, teaching it's young coyote, to hunt for food, this was in the afternoon. :)


Here is a glorious photo in my opinion of a ground hog.  Yes, I am aware of the damages wild animals cause.

I am patient, because the animals were here first, remember the Ark?   ::MonkeyHaHa::


http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/groundhog/




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 10, 2014, 05:43:32 PM
Hi Monkeys,


Brandi and Green Eyes

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

The country is full of fun animals, you never see the same thing twice.  ::MonkeyEek::

I saw a coyote, teaching it's young coyote, to hunt for food, this was in the afternoon. :)


Here is a glorious photo in my opinion of a ground hog.  Yes, I am aware of the damages wild animals cause.

I am patient, because the animals were here first, remember the Ark?   ::MonkeyHaHa::


http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/groundhog/




That was interesting Seahorse. Thanks for sharing ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 10, 2014, 05:52:20 PM
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

To all our Monkeys. Wishing you  wonderful day. That includes all fur baby moms too.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 11, 2014, 07:01:04 AM
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

To all our Monkeys. Wishing you  wonderful day. That includes all fur baby moms too.  ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy Mom's day to you, Green Eyes, Brandi, Sister, Klaas, and all of you wonderful Monkey's.

 :smt054



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 11, 2014, 06:01:40 PM
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

To all our Monkeys. Wishing you  wonderful day. That includes all fur baby moms too.  ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy Mom's day to you, Green Eyes, Brandi, Sister, Klaas, and all of you wonderful Monkey's.

 :smt054



Yes! Happy Mother's Day to all!

We spent the night at the new house (first time we have ever seen it at night) ... so cool to see it with the outdoor lights on. We bought a Serta queen air bed with headboard at Sam's and wow, it was so comfortable! We'll use it on weekends until our real bed gets moved, then use it for guests. Inflatable beds sure have come a long way!

The former owner came by for a visit, we had not met until yesterday, only talked on the phone. It was cool meeting her.

Got home, son had baked me delicious blueberry muffins for Mother's Day! What a nice treat.

Hope everyone else is having a great day/weekend.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 12, 2014, 06:49:37 AM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on May 12, 2014, 09:07:00 AM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 

Summer colds can be the worst.  They seem to stay around for-ev-ah...  Get well soon tbm! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 12, 2014, 10:31:53 PM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 

Get well soon!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 13, 2014, 05:09:12 AM
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

To all our Monkeys. Wishing you  wonderful day. That includes all fur baby moms too.  ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy Mom's day to you, Green Eyes, Brandi, Sister, Klaas, and all of you wonderful Monkey's.

 :smt054



Yes! Happy Mother's Day to all!

We spent the night at the new house (first time we have ever seen it at night) ... so cool to see it with the outdoor lights on. We bought a Serta queen air bed with headboard at Sam's and wow, it was so comfortable! We'll use it on weekends until our real bed gets moved, then use it for guests. Inflatable beds sure have come a long way!

The former owner came by for a visit, we had not met until yesterday, only talked on the phone. It was cool meeting her.

Got home, son had baked me delicious blueberry muffins for Mother's Day! What a nice treat.

Hope everyone else is having a great day/weekend.

Blueberry muffins sound so good, Brandi.  Happy Mom's day from all my avatar's!  :)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 13, 2014, 05:15:16 AM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 

Hi the boyzmom,

I just got rid of a stupid cold, scary because that stupid cold, can travel to the brain. 

I think a cold is dangerous because it seems innocent, but it can do so much damage.

Remember to take good care of yourself, after you think your cold is gone, because your resistance may be low and the stupid
cold can return.

I always think of the Muffets creator, Jim Hanson?  He died (I believe) of walking ammonia? 

How do people not know they have walking ammonia?   ::MonkeyShocked::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 13, 2014, 06:16:55 AM
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

To all our Monkeys. Wishing you  wonderful day. That includes all fur baby moms too.  ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy Mom's day to you, Green Eyes, Brandi, Sister, Klaas, and all of you wonderful Monkey's.

 :smt054



Yes! Happy Mother's Day to all!

We spent the night at the new house (first time we have ever seen it at night) ... so cool to see it with the outdoor lights on. We bought a Serta queen air bed with headboard at Sam's and wow, it was so comfortable! We'll use it on weekends until our real bed gets moved, then use it for guests. Inflatable beds sure have come a long way!

The former owner came by for a visit, we had not met until yesterday, only talked on the phone. It was cool meeting her.

Got home, son had baked me delicious blueberry muffins for Mother's Day! What a nice treat.

Hope everyone else is having a great day/weekend.


 ::MonkeyDance:: You got to spend the night at your new home.  How sweet of your son to make you blueberry muffins for Mother's Day. Slowly but surely you are getting your stuff moved into your new place.  ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 13, 2014, 06:20:16 AM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 

Yikes TBM  sorry you got a cold. Hope you feel better soon. Those big temperature changes can bring on some mean colds.  ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: Green Eyes on May 13, 2014, 06:34:44 AM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 

Hi the boyzmom,

I just got rid of a stupid cold, scary because that stupid cold, can travel to the brain. 

I think a cold is dangerous because it seems innocent, but it can do so much damage.

Remember to take good care of yourself, after you think your cold is gone, because your resistance may be low and the stupid
cold can return.

I always think of the Muffets creator, Jim Hanson?  He died (I believe) of walking ammonia? 

How do people not know they have walking ammonia?   ::MonkeyShocked::



Hi Seahorse,

How you doing?  I have had walking pneumonia while it isn't fun for the most part it's not as bad as regular pneumonia. Sometimes like with Jim Hanson going without treatment for to long can put you in the hospital and cause death.

Hows the weather in your neck of the woods? We got some much needed rain here in North Texas yesterday. We need more but it was wonderful to get what we did. Since it was cooler we didn't have to worry about tornado's. Which was wonderful. Hope you have a great week.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 13, 2014, 08:52:14 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Sister Have been on my mind a lot.  How are you doing? How did the decision work out for Connie?
Hope you are doing well. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 14, 2014, 04:53:43 PM
Good morning monkeys!  Happy late Mothers day to all out there. Had a great weekend with lots of family and love. Got a stupid cold which is not good but par for the course when it goes from 50 to 90 in 24 hours! 

Hi the boyzmom,

I just got rid of a stupid cold, scary because that stupid cold, can travel to the brain. 

I think a cold is dangerous because it seems innocent, but it can do so much damage.

Remember to take good care of yourself, after you think your cold is gone, because your resistance may be low and the stupid
cold can return.

I always think of the Muffets creator, Jim Hanson?  He died (I believe) of walking ammonia? 

How do people not know they have walking ammonia?   ::MonkeyShocked::



Hi Seahorse,

How you doing?  I have had walking pneumonia while it isn't fun for the most part it's not as bad as regular pneumonia. Sometimes like with Jim Hanson going without treatment for to long can put you in the hospital and cause death.

Hows the weather in your neck of the woods? We got some much needed rain here in North Texas yesterday. We need more but it was wonderful to get what we did. Since it was cooler we didn't have to worry about tornado's. Which was wonderful. Hope you have a great week.

Hi Green eyes,

May I please ask you how long did it take for your walking ammonia to clear up?  Do you know how you got it, Green eyes?

I know a cashier was coughing on me, can it be spread by a cough?  Thank-you.

Thank-you for asking, the weather is clear, sunny, and mild. 

We ate outside today, grilled chicken, and Spring salad mix, I am happy.

I will always miss Texas.  There is no place quite like Texas.  :)

It must be a thrill to drive straight, without hills.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 14, 2014, 07:46:37 PM
Hi Seahorse ::bee::

Walking pneumonia really isn't as bad as regular pneumonia. It can be caused by other things than viruses or bacteria. And can be easily treated with antibiotics. Because the germ doesn't have a cell wall so antibiotics works so much faster to kill the germ.

Not sure how I got it. I just thought I had a cold that  went into a chest cold. Coughing a lot etc. At the time I was worn down physically. Just trying to do to much without the proper rest. Bye the time I got to the doctor I was pretty sick. It took about a week and a half to get it all cleared up. Probable a good month before I felt like I was among the living again.

It is contagious and can spread from coming into contact with someone that has it by coughing or sneezing on you. Usually takes about 15 - 25 days after you are exposed. I wouldn't worry to much about it Seahorse. Just get proper rest and eat right. If you start feeling like you are getting the flu go see your doctor.

That pretty much sums up Texas no hills. The straight I am not to sure about. The country roads around here make so many turns I sometime feel like who ever made them had to be tipsy.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: There are times I miss the mountains.

Sounds like you are having nice weather. Hopefully the brutal winter is over. We were hot last week this week it's cool. Go figure. Glad you are doing okay.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 15, 2014, 07:53:14 AM
Hi Seahorse ::bee::

Walking pneumonia really isn't as bad as regular pneumonia. It can be caused by other things than viruses or bacteria. And can be easily treated with antibiotics. Because the germ doesn't have a cell wall so antibiotics works so much faster to kill the germ.

Not sure how I got it. I just thought I had a cold that  went into a chest cold. Coughing a lot etc. At the time I was worn down physically. Just trying to do to much without the proper rest. Bye the time I got to the doctor I was pretty sick. It took about a week and a half to get it all cleared up. Probable a good month before I felt like I was among the living again.

It is contagious and can spread from coming into contact with someone that has it by coughing or sneezing on you. Usually takes about 15 - 25 days after you are exposed. I wouldn't worry to much about it Seahorse. Just get proper rest and eat right. If you start feeling like you are getting the flu go see your doctor.

That pretty much sums up Texas no hills. The straight I am not to sure about. The country roads around here make so many turns I sometime feel like who ever made them had to be tipsy.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: There are times I miss the mountains.

Sounds like you are having nice weather. Hopefully the brutal winter is over. We were hot last week this week it's cool. Go figure. Glad you are doing okay.


Green Eyes  ::HelloKitty::

Thank-you for walking me through the details for walking ammonia.


I gain so much knowledge from you and Brandi  ::dogwag::


Texas will always be in my heart.


 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 15, 2014, 08:32:18 AM
So I ended up with a slight case of pneumonia - the doc put me on meds and cough syrup. I am drinking lots of fluid and resting a bunch. Timing is not good though since I am heading to Pittsburgh for a Karate tournament tomorrow afternoon.

Hope all of the rest of you are doing great!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 15, 2014, 10:27:31 AM
So I ended up with a slight case of pneumonia - the doc put me on meds and cough syrup. I am drinking lots of fluid and resting a bunch. Timing is not good though since I am heading to Pittsburgh for a Karate tournament tomorrow afternoon.

Hope all of the rest of you are doing great!

TBM  Get as much rest as you can TBM.  Take all your meds.  ::MonkeyKiss::  Hoping you start to feel better soon. Good luck with your tournament. Is it for you or one of the boys?  Have a safe trip. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 15, 2014, 12:07:20 PM
It is for me - youngest did not want to go even though he was eligible. Too bad for him!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 15, 2014, 03:40:39 PM
It is for me - youngest did not want to go even though he was eligible. Too bad for him!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Cool have a great time.  ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 15, 2014, 08:31:52 PM
Hi friends,
 ::germanshep::
Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  Connie tried to kill herself, so I have been dealing with those issues.  She is still in the hospital. Very tired, but otherwise . . .
God is good -- many blessings.

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 15, 2014, 08:34:25 PM
Sister - I'm so sorry Connie is going through so much and that you are having to deal with it too.  It's so difficult.  You are a strong woman!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 15, 2014, 09:05:47 PM
Sister - I am so sorry for both of you. I will continue to keep you guys in my prayers.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on May 15, 2014, 09:11:28 PM
Sister - prayers to you and your family.

From the monkeys- I always enjoy your calming words to us.

Hope we can give you a moment of calm here.

Cad and the criminal


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 15, 2014, 09:42:13 PM
Sister, you and Connie are in my thoughts. I am so very sorry.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: grace-land on May 15, 2014, 10:37:36 PM
Oh, Sister {{{hugs}}}

So sorry to hear about Connie.  Sending prayers and positive thoughts to both of you! 
Get some rest...and take one day at a time. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 16, 2014, 12:00:34 AM
Sister,

I am so sorry to hear about Connie. You are all in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on May 16, 2014, 11:07:35 AM
I'm so sorry, Sister.  ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 16, 2014, 02:22:51 PM
Thank you everyone!
 ::germanshep::
Now she has fallen in the hospital and they are doing scans to make sure she is okay.  I want to run away from home -- but then I would need to take the dog -- be back by Sunday to preach -- oh! never mind.  Going to go take a nap!  It's the only escape I have besides playing with my delightful Belle.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 16, 2014, 06:32:17 PM
Thank you everyone!
 ::germanshep::
Now she has fallen in the hospital and they are doing scans to make sure she is okay.  I want to run away from home -- but then I would need to take the dog -- be back by Sunday to preach -- oh! never mind.  Going to go take a nap!  It's the only escape I have besides playing with my delightful Belle.
 ::germanshep::

I am so glad you have Belle!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 17, 2014, 08:02:29 AM
Thank you everyone!
 ::germanshep::
Now she has fallen in the hospital and they are doing scans to make sure she is okay.  I want to run away from home -- but then I would need to take the dog -- be back by Sunday to preach -- oh! never mind.  Going to go take a nap!  It's the only escape I have besides playing with my delightful Belle.
 ::germanshep::

Prayers continue... ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::germanshep:: ::germanshep:: ::germanshep::  Thank goodness you have your Belle.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 17, 2014, 09:10:30 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Lots of missing monkeys!...hope they are all o.k.

GE -  ::MonkeyHeart:: thinking of you and your d and gd.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 17, 2014, 09:31:06 AM
Many of the missing spend time on Facebook these days  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 17, 2014, 01:06:49 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Lots of missing monkeys!...hope they are all o.k.

GE -  ::MonkeyHeart:: thinking of you and your d and gd.



Thank you Can. Still the same between them. It breaks my heart. Had hopes last week they might be able to start working out their problems. But no not yet.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 17, 2014, 01:09:11 PM
Thank you everyone!
 ::germanshep::
Now she has fallen in the hospital and they are doing scans to make sure she is okay.  I want to run away from home -- but then I would need to take the dog -- be back by Sunday to preach -- oh! never mind.  Going to go take a nap!  It's the only escape I have besides playing with my delightful Belle.
 ::germanshep::

Nap sounds like a good idea Sister. So glad you have Belle with you to help you through all this. ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 17, 2014, 08:41:09 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Lots of missing monkeys!...hope they are all o.k.

GE -  ::MonkeyHeart:: thinking of you and your d and gd.



Thank you Can. Still the same between them. It breaks my heart. Had hopes last week they might be able to start working out their problems. But no not yet.

I'm so sorry GE.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope they work it out soon. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 17, 2014, 10:18:46 PM
Good morning Monkeys!

Lots of missing monkeys!...hope they are all o.k.

GE -  ::MonkeyHeart:: thinking of you and your d and gd.



Thank you Can. Still the same between them. It breaks my heart. Had hopes last week they might be able to start working out their problems. But no not yet.

I'm so sorry GE.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Hope they work it out soon. 

I hope so too.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 18, 2014, 08:25:18 AM
Good morning!
Have a blessed day.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 18, 2014, 08:56:21 PM
Prayers for all you gals!

We had so much fun at the tournament. I won second in board breaking and weapons and third in forms. It was a long drive home after but the girls did a great job keeping me awake!  We finally got in about 130 am - after a 6 hour drive and a day of competition it was a long day.

My cough is better but not gone - now I have a lymph gland on the back of my head that is swollen and hurts like the devil - hope it is just the infection clearing out.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on May 19, 2014, 08:27:32 AM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::

I am so sorry. But he died with someone loving him which is more than many animals (and people) get so you get the angel of the day award!  ::MonkeyAngel::


GE...u are so sweet...I agree, u get the angel of the day award....sad the little kitty did not make it...


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on May 19, 2014, 08:30:07 AM
Thank you everyone!
 ::germanshep::
Now she has fallen in the hospital and they are doing scans to make sure she is okay.  I want to run away from home -- but then I would need to take the dog -- be back by Sunday to preach -- oh! never mind.  Going to go take a nap!  It's the only escape I have besides playing with my delightful Belle.
 ::germanshep::


Thinking of u and Connie Sister.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 19, 2014, 07:55:02 PM
Good morning!
Have a blessed day.
 ::germanshep::

You too Sister ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 19, 2014, 07:59:29 PM
Prayers for all you gals!

We had so much fun at the tournament. I won second in board breaking and weapons and third in forms. It was a long drive home after but the girls did a great job keeping me awake!  We finally got in about 130 am - after a 6 hour drive and a day of competition it was a long day.

My cough is better but not gone - now I have a lymph gland on the back of my head that is swollen and hurts like the devil - hope it is just the infection clearing out.

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: TBM   Sounds like you had a great time.

Glad to hear your cough is better. Hope you're gland on the back of you head gets better soon.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 19, 2014, 08:00:24 PM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::

I am so sorry. But he died with someone loving him which is more than many animals (and people) get so you get the angel of the day award!  ::MonkeyAngel::


GE...u are so sweet...I agree, u get the angel of the day award....sad the little kitty did not make it...

Cookie How are you doing?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 20, 2014, 08:14:18 PM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 21, 2014, 12:52:27 AM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

I am with you Sister.  ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 21, 2014, 06:34:50 AM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

Scary thing is I am afraid this IS the new normal!!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 21, 2014, 11:56:17 AM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

Scary thing is I am afraid this IS the new normal!!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

I hear you TBM!

Connie is back in the nursing home.  She seems to have made some progress.  I understand it is very hard to come to grips with the fact she must now life in the nursing home.
Thank you to everyone for your continued prayers and sending such positive light.
Blessings.
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 21, 2014, 03:05:53 PM
Just checking in.

Been staying at the new house without Internet connection (or computers) and without Cable TV since last Friday. Came home today to take care of some business, such as pay some bills (online) and check the real mail, etc. Also have to do Ray's meds for the next week. I put each morning and evening dose in a separate little condiment cup with a lid for him.

Been loving being at the new place so long. Last trip, we took a TV and an antenna to the new house and we can get most local channels over there! Now we can keep up with the local news. Without Internet, I find I go to bed early and get up early and spend time unpacking and a lot of time outside, loving the private property! Lots of roses in bloom, we have red, 2 shades of pink and several yellow rose bushes in bloom. Just lovely. Also found a beautiful peony plant, a soft pink color blossom. They are gorgeous, but stink! LOL

Have not seen one neighbor yet, I would like to meet them sometime! But I have a feeling people keep to themselves over there.

Been thinking of you all, hope you all don't leave us in favor of Facebook! (Personally, I do not like Facebook and will not ever use it.)

Can't wait until we are all set up with Fios over there so I can stay in touch daily. Not sure when we'll be back here with the Internet connection, but I'll check in when we are.

You all take good care of yourselves and your families and friends!

See you when I see you.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 21, 2014, 06:35:54 PM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

Scary thing is I am afraid this IS the new normal!!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

I hear you TBM!

Connie is back in the nursing home.  She seems to have made some progress.  I understand it is very hard to come to grips with the fact she must now life in the nursing home.
Thank you to everyone for your continued prayers and sending such positive light.
Blessings.
 ::HelloKitty::

Sister I am sure it's hard for you all. But I believe with all my heart she is where she is suppose to be. She will receive the care she needs. I can understand having a hard time accepting it. We all want to live in our own home. I pray having her there will relieve some of your stress.  Remember it doesn't mean you don't care or love her. Just the opposite really. You are looking out for whats best for her.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 21, 2014, 06:38:11 PM
Just checking in.

Been staying at the new house without Internet connection (or computers) and without Cable TV since last Friday. Came home today to take care of some business, such as pay some bills (online) and check the real mail, etc. Also have to do Ray's meds for the next week. I put each morning and evening dose in a separate little condiment cup with a lid for him.

Been loving being at the new place so long. Last trip, we took a TV and an antenna to the new house and we can get most local channels over there! Now we can keep up with the local news. Without Internet, I find I go to bed early and get up early and spend time unpacking and a lot of time outside, loving the private property! Lots of roses in bloom, we have red, 2 shades of pink and several yellow rose bushes in bloom. Just lovely. Also found a beautiful peony plant, a soft pink color blossom. They are gorgeous, but stink! LOL

Have not seen one neighbor yet, I would like to meet them sometime! But I have a feeling people keep to themselves over there.

Been thinking of you all, hope you all don't leave us in favor of Facebook! (Personally, I do not like Facebook and will not ever use it.)

Can't wait until we are all set up with Fios over there so I can stay in touch daily. Not sure when we'll be back here with the Internet connection, but I'll check in when we are.

You all take good care of yourselves and your families and friends!

See you when I see you.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Wow Brandi I am so happy for you.  Miss you. But very happy you are in your new place.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: Will look forward to hearing your up dates. And hope you get internet soon. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 22, 2014, 09:48:08 AM
Brandi, my heart is singing for you!

 :smt020



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 23, 2014, 02:49:39 PM
Just checking in.

Been staying at the new house without Internet connection (or computers) and without Cable TV since last Friday. Came home today to take care of some business, such as pay some bills (online) and check the real mail, etc. Also have to do Ray's meds for the next week. I put each morning and evening dose in a separate little condiment cup with a lid for him.

Been loving being at the new place so long. Last trip, we took a TV and an antenna to the new house and we can get most local channels over there! Now we can keep up with the local news. Without Internet, I find I go to bed early and get up early and spend time unpacking and a lot of time outside, loving the private property! Lots of roses in bloom, we have red, 2 shades of pink and several yellow rose bushes in bloom. Just lovely. Also found a beautiful peony plant, a soft pink color blossom. They are gorgeous, but stink! LOL

Have not seen one neighbor yet, I would like to meet them sometime! But I have a feeling people keep to themselves over there.

Been thinking of you all, hope you all don't leave us in favor of Facebook! (Personally, I do not like Facebook and will not ever use it.)

Can't wait until we are all set up with Fios over there so I can stay in touch daily. Not sure when we'll be back here with the Internet connection, but I'll check in when we are.

You all take good care of yourselves and your families and friends!

See you when I see you.

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Wow Brandi I am so happy for you.  Miss you. But very happy you are in your new place.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: Will look forward to hearing your up dates. And hope you get internet soon. ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 24, 2014, 05:00:38 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::bee::   Hope everyone's having a nice Memorial Day week end.

Continued Prayers for all ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Nut44x4 on May 26, 2014, 01:54:05 AM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 26, 2014, 05:17:16 AM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 26, 2014, 03:53:57 PM
Just checking in again.

Came to old house to pay some bills, and order FIOS at the new house ...Took me 2 whole hours in chat with verizon (online) to set up our FIOS account and installation. Will be installed next Monday!

Will have to take one of our computers over there sometime this week.

Love being there, even with no cable TV or Internet .... just so happy there. Brandi loves it too.

Will post some pics when I have time and a computer at the new house with Internet connection.

You all take care!

...and post more often here!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 27, 2014, 11:16:33 AM
 ::HelloKitty::
Good morning all,
Brandi -- I am so happy Brandi loves her new home and you and hubby do too!
Connie is doing a little better -- I think I mentioned she is back in the nursing home.
Yesterday started out really good, but there was a farm accident in the afternoon that took the life of a young farmer.  So sad to go out on this beautiful farm and it be clouded with such deep sorrow.  It just sends a resounding thought that we do not know what each day will bring.  This time yesterday, all was well in this family's world.  We really must remember not one extra breath is promised us and we need to have our physical and spiritual worlds in order.
Please know I think of all of you every day and you all are in my prayers -- the Lord knows who the monkeys are in my prayers.
Blessings.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 27, 2014, 12:49:57 PM
::HelloKitty::
Good morning all,
Brandi -- I am so happy Brandi loves her new home and you and hubby do too!
Connie is doing a little better -- I think I mentioned she is back in the nursing home.
Yesterday started out really good, but there was a farm accident in the afternoon that took the life of a young farmer.  So sad to go out on this beautiful farm and it be clouded with such deep sorrow.  It just sends a resounding thought that we do not know what each day will bring.  This time yesterday, all was well in this family's world.  We really must remember not one extra breath is promised us and we need to have our physical and spiritual worlds in order.
Please know I think of all of you every day and you all are in my prayers -- the Lord knows who the monkeys are in my prayers.
Blessings.


I am glad that Connie is doing better. Hopefully she will settle in and learn to love live again. 

So sad about the farmer. It is a dangerous job and one that not enough thanks is given. Prayers for the family.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 27, 2014, 12:50:46 PM
Just checking in again.

Came to old house to pay some bills, and order FIOS at the new house ...Took me 2 whole hours in chat with verizon (online) to set up our FIOS account and installation. Will be installed next Monday!

Will have to take one of our computers over there sometime this week.

Love being there, even with no cable TV or Internet .... just so happy there. Brandi loves it too.

Will post some pics when I have time and a computer at the new house with Internet connection.

You all take care!

...and post more often here!

 ::MonkeyAngel::

So glad that you are loving the new place. I am looking forward to pictures.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 27, 2014, 06:04:21 PM
Don't miss tonight's Dana Pretzer show at 9pm ET!

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Click on the link below at 9pm ET


http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u (http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on May 29, 2014, 05:07:40 PM
Hi everyone!

Just here long enough to catch up on a few online things and break down my computer to take to the new house.

Verizon FIOS coming on Monday to hook us up.

Hope to see you all then!

Sister, thinking of you and your sister, along with all of you guys!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 02, 2014, 09:13:47 AM
waiting for Brandi's hook-up today!

 ::monkeydust::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 02, 2014, 12:56:00 PM
waiting for Brandi's hook-up today!

 ::monkeydust::


WooHoo! And here I am. Verizon guy just left.

Have a ton of things to take care of, will check back later.

Great to be back online!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 03, 2014, 09:17:06 AM
waiting for Brandi's hook-up today!

 ::monkeydust::


WooHoo! And here I am. Verizon guy just left.

Have a ton of things to take care of, will check back later.

Great to be back online!

 ::HelloKitty::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 04, 2014, 12:43:42 AM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 04, 2014, 06:26:45 AM
LOL Brandi - guess summer is getting the best of us. Hope you are loving the new house! Glad to see you are back with us.

It is warm here - finally!  Downside is that the pool pump is BROKEN. Which really sucks since we just put it in last year - for $1000 - and the company can not get a warranty person out until next week. So, being the inventive monkey I am, I hooked an new sump pump that we keep around for a spare to the filter. Looks crazy but at least I can get chemicals in.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 04, 2014, 12:07:39 PM
Morning Monkeys ::bee::  Continued prayers for all in need, ::MonkeyAngel::

Yippee  Brandi is back on line. Glad everything is working out.  ::MonkeyDance::

TMB The sump pump works That's wonderful.  ::MonkeyDance::

Hope all our Monkeys are doing well.

Prayers for all that will be and have been in the path of the storms that started in Nebraska.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Cookie hope they miss you.

 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 09, 2014, 08:43:44 AM
 ::HelloKitty::
It has been a hellava couple of weeks.  Connie was admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure and some kidney failure.  She is now back in the nursing home.  Been praying so hard for God to have His way.  Her quality of life really sucks.  Sorry for being such a downer on this beautiful morning.  My cup runneth over with blessings -- just sometimes hard to see them.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on June 09, 2014, 09:33:11 AM
Hugs to you, Sister.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 09, 2014, 01:20:16 PM
Thinking of you and your sis, Sister.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 09, 2014, 01:27:25 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Brandi - glad to hear you are enjoying your new home.  I enjoy my roses too and always have fresh cut ones in the house when they are in bloom.  Have lost two or three and pondering whether to plant more.  Trying to stay as low maintenance as possible.





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 09, 2014, 01:38:56 PM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 09, 2014, 04:04:51 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Brandi - glad to hear you are enjoying your new home.  I enjoy my roses too and always have fresh cut ones in the house when they are in bloom.  Have lost two or three and pondering whether to plant more.  Trying to stay as low maintenance as possible.

Thank you and hello, Can.

We have discovered a lot of flowers and trees on the property, it's been quite fun. There are 7 azalea plants which have finished blooming, but were just gorgeous when in bloom. Then the roses, yellow, red and several shades of pink, still in bloom. We also have a couple of peonies and lots of lilies, that have not bloomed yet. Hostas galore, wild violets and wild strawberries (which I have begun weeding out of the flower beds.) I have planted a couple of vegetable gardens, One tomatoes and the other yellow squash, pumpkins and watermelon. I am sure I have left out some flowers. Oh yes, tulips and daffodils, which have come and gone for the season, and crocuses.

Last night, we discovered that some of my favorite trees here (they look Asian and have dark purplish leaves) have lots of fruit on them! After some sleuthing, we have realized that they are cherry plums! And they are from Asia. Most people make jam with them, but they are used for fresh eating and pies and tarts, etc. I may try to give them away so they don't go to waste, as we could not possibly eat all of them (they are not quite ripe yet) and we don't eat sugar, which we'd have to use to make jam and pies. But what a fun find!

I, too bring in fresh flowers and greenery all the time. I have vases in the bathroom, the mantle, the office, the kitchen and the back porch with fresh greenery all the time. Makes me very happy. ;-)

I wish you well during your renovation. I hope everything goes on schedule. Also, great news about your mother's new location near you. That's great!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 09, 2014, 04:06:08 PM
::HelloKitty::
It has been a hellava couple of weeks.  Connie was admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure and some kidney failure.  She is now back in the nursing home.  Been praying so hard for God to have His way.  Her quality of life really sucks.  Sorry for being such a downer on this beautiful morning.  My cup runneth over with blessings -- just sometimes hard to see them.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

I knew your plate was quite full by your not posting a lot.

Been and will continue to think of you and Connie.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 09, 2014, 05:33:28 PM
::HelloKitty::
It has been a hellava couple of weeks.  Connie was admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure and some kidney failure.  She is now back in the nursing home.  Been praying so hard for God to have His way.  Her quality of life really sucks.  Sorry for being such a downer on this beautiful morning.  My cup runneth over with blessings -- just sometimes hard to see them.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Sister So sorry to hear about Connie. Continued Prayers. ::MonkeyAngel:: For you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 09, 2014, 05:38:55 PM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 





That's wonderful news about your mom. I am very Happy for you.  I know having her so far away has been worrisome for you. The renovation sounds wonderful when it is finished. You got it right it is more stressful when we get older.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 09, 2014, 05:41:46 PM
Brandi  sounds like everything is fulling into place at your new home. ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 10, 2014, 08:27:46 AM
LOL Brandi - guess summer is getting the best of us. Hope you are loving the new house! Glad to see you are back with us.

It is warm here - finally!  Downside is that the pool pump is BROKEN. Which really sucks since we just put it in last year - for $1000 - and the company can not get a warranty person out until next week. So, being the inventive monkey I am, I hooked an new sump pump that we keep around for a spare to the filter. Looks crazy but at least I can get chemicals in.

 ::HelloKitty::

the visual of the sump pump had me giggling -- thanks for the chuckle!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 10, 2014, 08:29:54 AM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 


 "teddybear2::

can, how wonderful to have your Mom so close.  It certainly lower your stress -- at least in one area.
Renovations can be so crazy.  I will pray for your patience  ::dogwag::

Good to see you again!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on June 10, 2014, 08:31:58 AM
Your new place sounds like a slice of heaven, Brandi.   ::MonkeyCool::  You've got some very lovely plants and flowers.
 I wish I were able to grow peonies and azaleas in my yard. When I bought my property, it wasn't fenced and the deer would eat everything and anything. There is no such thing as deer proof.  It's more like deer resistant, but even then, they will take a taste.  They even bit the mountain laurel and the blooms off the red yucca.  The only things they don't try to eat is rosemary, so I used it as a decorative shrub.   I fenced part of the yard and am growing iris, daffodils, lillys and veggies in the garden. They can't get at the pots of herbs and succulents now.   I did get a surprise this year when the holly hocks I planted four years ago, cut back and gave up on finally took off and bloomed! 

Thank you for sharing.   I love to hear about folks gardens.    ::buzzbee3::






Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 10, 2014, 08:35:30 AM
Brandi, how exciting to find so many beautiful "gifts" on your property.
 :flower:

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayer for Connie.  Saw her yesterday and she is doing so much better.  God willing, I will take her to get her hair done this week.  That will make her feel so good.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on June 10, 2014, 09:25:39 AM
Brandi, how exciting to find so many beautiful "gifts" on your property.
 :flower:

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayer for Connie.  Saw her yesterday and she is doing so much better.  God willing, I will take her to get her hair done this week.  That will make her feel so good.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


It's great to hear you report Connie is doing better, Sister.  And I agree with you.  I think Connie will feel good if she can get her hair done. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 10, 2014, 12:04:47 PM
Brandi, how exciting to find so many beautiful "gifts" on your property.
 :flower:

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayer for Connie.  Saw her yesterday and she is doing so much better.  God willing, I will take her to get her hair done this week.  That will make her feel so good.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

So glad to hear she is doing better. Getting ones hair done is always uplifting!  You have been, and will continue to be, in my prayers


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 10, 2014, 12:06:27 PM
LOL Brandi - guess summer is getting the best of us. Hope you are loving the new house! Glad to see you are back with us.

It is warm here - finally!  Downside is that the pool pump is BROKEN. Which really sucks since we just put it in last year - for $1000 - and the company can not get a warranty person out until next week. So, being the inventive monkey I am, I hooked an new sump pump that we keep around for a spare to the filter. Looks crazy but at least I can get chemicals in.

 ::HelloKitty::

the visual of the sump pump had me giggling -- thanks for the chuckle!
 ::germanshep::

Yea it is quite a sight - the pool guy out today thought it was very funny - but it seems to work. Problem now is that he came out and hayward did not send him a motor - he is saying another month to get one - this is stupid. Good thing motivational speaking for the hard of hearing customer service rep is one of my skills . . . .


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 10, 2014, 12:38:50 PM
 :2brickwall:

 :smt046


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 11, 2014, 05:15:47 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Trimm/trimm.png~original)
     Where ya been hiding, Trimm? Miss ya!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 11, 2014, 08:05:50 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Brandi - glad to hear you are enjoying your new home.  I enjoy my roses too and always have fresh cut ones in the house when they are in bloom.  Have lost two or three and pondering whether to plant more.  Trying to stay as low maintenance as possible.

Thank you and hello, Can.

We have discovered a lot of flowers and trees on the property, it's been quite fun. There are 7 azalea plants which have finished blooming, but were just gorgeous when in bloom. Then the roses, yellow, red and several shades of pink, still in bloom. We also have a couple of peonies and lots of lilies, that have not bloomed yet. Hostas galore, wild violets and wild strawberries (which I have begun weeding out of the flower beds.) I have planted a couple of vegetable gardens, One tomatoes and the other yellow squash, pumpkins and watermelon. I am sure I have left out some flowers. Oh yes, tulips and daffodils, which have come and gone for the season, and crocuses.

Last night, we discovered that some of my favorite trees here (they look Asian and have dark purplish leaves) have lots of fruit on them! After some sleuthing, we have realized that they are cherry plums! And they are from Asia. Most people make jam with them, but they are used for fresh eating and pies and tarts, etc. I may try to give them away so they don't go to waste, as we could not possibly eat all of them (they are not quite ripe yet) and we don't eat sugar, which we'd have to use to make jam and pies. But what a fun find!

I, too bring in fresh flowers and greenery all the time. I have vases in the bathroom, the mantle, the office, the kitchen and the back porch with fresh greenery all the time. Makes me very happy. ;-)

I wish you well during your renovation. I hope everything goes on schedule. Also, great news about your mother's new location near you. That's great!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Isn't it wonderful to make all these new discoveries.  Your property sounds heavenly
and you sound energized.  Wishing you and your family many happy years there.

Thanks for your wishes. 

It will be wonderful to have Mom close. It will save a lot of trips back and forth, which are tiring for both of us.  Also her husband's nursing home is nearby.




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 11, 2014, 08:25:49 PM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 





That's wonderful news about your mom. I am very Happy for you.  I know having her so far away has been worrisome for you. The renovation sounds wonderful when it is finished. You got it right it is more stressful when we get older.  ::MonkeyKiss::

Very worrisome indeed GE.  She has no one in her area except a couple of friends that are no longer in good health.  If I was unable to reach her and admin. left for the day
there was no one to check on her.  Some of the floors in her building have volunteer
floor monitors, but hers did not.
A dear friend that loves my Mom will be moving into her building in August and they are both looking forward to that.  I was researching senior's apartments in my area when this same friend dropped in to visit to tell me she was putting her townhouse up for sale.  Long story short, she recommended the bldg. she planned on moving to.
Serendipity to be sure.  Mom got accepted quickly on compassionate grounds due to the fact she lived out of town and her husband's nursing home is in the area.

Hope all is well with you GE and your family.  Specifically your dd and dgd.  Also your hubs  Any good news about his eyes?
 ::MonkeyAngel:: :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 11, 2014, 08:30:04 PM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 


 "teddybear2::

can, how wonderful to have your Mom so close.  It certainly lower your stress -- at least in one area.
Renovations can be so crazy.  I will pray for your patience  ::dogwag::

Good to see you again!
 ::germanshep::

Thank you so much sister.  Just another couple of weeks or so.

Prayers for patience is just what I need.  Thank you sweet sister.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 11, 2014, 08:32:48 PM
Brandi, how exciting to find so many beautiful "gifts" on your property.
 :flower:

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayer for Connie.  Saw her yesterday and she is doing so much better.  God willing, I will take her to get her hair done this week.  That will make her feel so good.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

PTL!!!!!!!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 12, 2014, 11:08:50 AM
Brandi, how exciting to find so many beautiful "gifts" on your property.
 :flower:

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayer for Connie.  Saw her yesterday and she is doing so much better.  God willing, I will take her to get her hair done this week.  That will make her feel so good.

Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

PTL!!!!!!!



 ::rhinoblush::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 14, 2014, 07:39:43 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Hope everyone is doing well. Prayers for all in need.  Headed to the store to get a few things. It's been a very wild week here. Now have granddaughter & her 2 fur babies living with us. Good part she is away from a control freak boyfriend. Hard part getting her motivated to more forward and move on. Have youngest grandson for the week end. So have a busy house. We are going to try and go see How to Tame your Dragon 2 this morning. Then I am going to take a nap.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 14, 2014, 09:37:55 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Hope everyone is doing well. Prayers for all in need.  Headed to the store to get a few things. It's been a very wild week here. Now have granddaughter & her 2 fur babies living with us. Good part she is away from a control freak boyfriend. Hard part getting her motivated to more forward and move on. Have youngest grandson for the week end. So have a busy house. We are going to try and go see How to Tame your Dragon 2 this morning. Then I am going to take a nap.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I always am up for a nap!

 :smt015  :smt015  :smt015  :smt015  :smt015  :smt015  :smt015


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 14, 2014, 02:39:39 PM
Me too Sister.  :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 Cute Movie but it was How To Train Your Dragon. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Right now I feel like I could sleep hours  :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015 :smt015. So will try and stay awake so I can make dinner for the crew in a few hours. ::MonkeyHaHa:: One good thing about going to the movies so early we had our pick of seats and parking.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on June 14, 2014, 07:54:49 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Brandi - glad to hear you are enjoying your new home.  I enjoy my roses too and always have fresh cut ones in the house when they are in bloom.  Have lost two or three and pondering whether to plant more.  Trying to stay as low maintenance as possible.

Thank you and hello, Can.

We have discovered a lot of flowers and trees on the property, it's been quite fun. There are 7 azalea plants which have finished blooming, but were just gorgeous when in bloom. Then the roses, yellow, red and several shades of pink, still in bloom. We also have a couple of peonies and lots of lilies, that have not bloomed yet. Hostas galore, wild violets and wild strawberries (which I have begun weeding out of the flower beds.) I have planted a couple of vegetable gardens, One tomatoes and the other yellow squash, pumpkins and watermelon. I am sure I have left out some flowers. Oh yes, tulips and daffodils, which have come and gone for the season, and crocuses.

Last night, we discovered that some of my favorite trees here (they look Asian and have dark purplish leaves) have lots of fruit on them! After some sleuthing, we have realized that they are cherry plums! And they are from Asia. Most people make jam with them, but they are used for fresh eating and pies and tarts, etc. I may try to give them away so they don't go to waste, as we could not possibly eat all of them (they are not quite ripe yet) and we don't eat sugar, which we'd have to use to make jam and pies. But what a fun find!

I, too bring in fresh flowers and greenery all the time. I have vases in the bathroom, the mantle, the office, the kitchen and the back porch with fresh greenery all the time. Makes me very happy. ;-)

I wish you well during your renovation. I hope everything goes on schedule. Also, great news about your mother's new location near you. That's great!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Isn't it wonderful to make all these new discoveries.  Your property sounds heavenly
and you sound energized.  Wishing you and your family many happy years there.

Thanks for your wishes. 

It will be wonderful to have Mom close. It will save a lot of trips back and forth, which are tiring for both of us.  Also her husband's nursing home is nearby.




Hello Monkeys,

Brandi no Gumball tree's?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 15, 2014, 07:33:08 AM
  ::MonkeyHeart::  Happy Father's Day to all the men who have been loving fathers and/or mentors to our children!   ::MonkeyHeart:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 15, 2014, 07:51:18 AM
  ::MonkeyHeart::  Happy Father's Day to all the men who have been loving fathers and/or mentors to our children!   ::MonkeyHeart:: 

AMEN  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 15, 2014, 07:58:37 AM
  ::MonkeyHeart::  Happy Father's Day to all the men who have been loving fathers and/or mentors to our children!   ::MonkeyHeart:: 

Amen to that!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 17, 2014, 08:18:16 PM

Hello Monkeys,

Brandi no Gumball tree's?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Oh yes, from the evidence (18 months of the house being uninhabited and thus, not maintained) we found all down the drive and on the grounds, that we do, indeed, have several types of gumball producers, both large and larger gumballs! We also have pines, hollies, oaks, maples, cherry plums, ash and cedar trees, to name just some that we have identified. (I have been trying to identify some others recently, but just can't come to a conclusion as to what they are yet.) LOTS of trees, lots of flowers and vegetation. We are very lucky to have this home!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 18, 2014, 08:18:51 AM

Hello Monkeys,

Brandi no Gumball tree's?   ::MonkeyJnBox::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Oh yes, from the evidence (18 months of the house being uninhabited and thus, not maintained) we found all down the drive and on the grounds, that we do, indeed, have several types of gumball producers, both large and larger gumballs! We also have pines, hollies, oaks, maples, cherry plums, ash and cedar trees, to name just some that we have identified. (I have been trying to identify some others recently, but just can't come to a conclusion as to what they are yet.) LOTS of trees, lots of flowers and vegetation. We are very lucky to have this home!

 ::MonkeyDance::

Wow Brandi sounds wonderful. We only have oak trees. Lots & lots of Oak trees. It sounds like you are really enjoying your new home. So very happy for you. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 18, 2014, 04:05:14 PM
Thanks, Green Eyes!

I just took a photo of one of the leaves from a tree (we have lots of these trees, and lots of baby ones all over) that I cannot identify. Thought it might be an ash, or a walnut, but don't think so.

I hope someone here might know what the tree is by the photo I took. It's here: http://eenie91.zymichost.com/house/images/tree-leaf.png

I didn't post it into the forum because of its size.

Anyone have an idea what it might be?

 ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on June 18, 2014, 04:35:29 PM
Thanks, Green Eyes!

I just took a photo of one of the leaves from a tree (we have lots of these trees, and lots of baby ones all over) that I cannot identify. Thought it might be an ash, or a walnut, but don't think so.

I hope someone here might know what the tree is by the photo I took. It's here: http://eenie91.zymichost.com/house/images/tree-leaf.png

I didn't post it into the forum because of its size.

Anyone have an idea what it might be?

 ::MonkeyEek::


My first thought was it's a pecan leaf, with second thought black walnut.  Not so much an ash leaf.  Any nuts on the ground?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 18, 2014, 07:29:31 PM
Thanks, Green Eyes!

I just took a photo of one of the leaves from a tree (we have lots of these trees, and lots of baby ones all over) that I cannot identify. Thought it might be an ash, or a walnut, but don't think so.

I hope someone here might know what the tree is by the photo I took. It's here: http://eenie91.zymichost.com/house/images/tree-leaf.png

I didn't post it into the forum because of its size.

Anyone have an idea what it might be?

 ::MonkeyEek::


My first thought was it's a pecan leaf, with second thought black walnut.  Not so much an ash leaf.  Any nuts on the ground?

You are good Muffy ::bee::   ::MonkeyKiss::  It could be either as they both are similar. I am going with the black walnut because of the color and the number of leafs on it. Just my guess.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 18, 2014, 10:43:01 PM
Thanks, Green Eyes!

I just took a photo of one of the leaves from a tree (we have lots of these trees, and lots of baby ones all over) that I cannot identify. Thought it might be an ash, or a walnut, but don't think so.

I hope someone here might know what the tree is by the photo I took. It's here: http://eenie91.zymichost.com/house/images/tree-leaf.png

I didn't post it into the forum because of its size.

Anyone have an idea what it might be?

 ::MonkeyEek::


My first thought was it's a pecan leaf, with second thought black walnut.  Not so much an ash leaf.  Any nuts on the ground?

Decided against black walnut, since there were no nuts on the ground! (We have had a black walnut tree before, and no way all the squirrels and critters could ever get rid of the nuts,) so there would have had to be some evidence of nuts, and there is none.

Pecan would be great, but again, no evidence of nuts. and it looks like pecan tree leaves are serrated, and these aren't.

But great thoughts, thanks.

Any other suggestions?

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on June 19, 2014, 08:54:51 AM
Thanks, Green Eyes!

I just took a photo of one of the leaves from a tree (we have lots of these trees, and lots of baby ones all over) that I cannot identify. Thought it might be an ash, or a walnut, but don't think so.

I hope someone here might know what the tree is by the photo I took. It's here: http://eenie91.zymichost.com/house/images/tree-leaf.png

I didn't post it into the forum because of its size.

Anyone have an idea what it might be?

 ::MonkeyEek::


My first thought was it's a pecan leaf, with second thought black walnut.  Not so much an ash leaf.  Any nuts on the ground?

Decided against black walnut, since there were no nuts on the ground! (We have had a black walnut tree before, and no way all the squirrels and critters could ever get rid of the nuts,) so there would have had to be some evidence of nuts, and there is none.

Pecan would be great, but again, no evidence of nuts. and it looks like pecan tree leaves are serrated, and these aren't.

But great thoughts, thanks.

Any other suggestions?

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Looks like a Walnut or Butternut according to this link:

http://forestry.about.com/od/treeidentification/tp/tree_key_id_hicash.htm (http://forestry.about.com/od/treeidentification/tp/tree_key_id_hicash.htm)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 19, 2014, 09:29:04 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 20, 2014, 12:52:11 AM
Well, Mother Nature gave me a hint today. We had a storm blow through here a bit ago, and I went outside afterwards to check on something and on our walkway, I found a little branch from one of these trees with these attached on it.
http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/trees/seeds.png

They look a lot like these I found on the web:
http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/trees/ash.png

After some research I was pretty convinced that these are ash keys (the seeds of an ash tree), thus the answer is they are ash trees.

Then hubby got home and did his research and thinks they may be Trees of Heaven. Oh dear, now I am not so sure what they are!

I took some pictures of the trees before it stormed today:
http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/trees/tree2.png
Some close-ups of smaller ones: http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/trees/smalls-close-up.png
And a really close-up: http://brandibb.home.comcast.net/~brandibb/trees/smalls-really-close-up.png

You can see how prolific they are by all the new ones growing all over the place on the ground in the pics.

So I am thinking either Ash or Tree of Heaven.

Thanks for all your suggestions!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 20, 2014, 12:59:22 AM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Oh what a great opportunity for her! I am sure she will be fine and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with her, and you!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 20, 2014, 09:42:40 AM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Oh what a great opportunity for her! I am sure she will be fine and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with her, and you!

Will be praying for their safety and blessings.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 20, 2014, 10:02:03 AM
What fun . . . tree identification!

I was never very good at it.  My Dad and I used to walk in the woods and he would ask what kind of tree or flower . . . after much pondering I would reply "pretty."  That's my answer and I'm sticking to it!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 20, 2014, 06:05:52 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Oh what a great opportunity for her! I am sure she will be fine and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with her, and you!

Thank You Brandi. I am sure she will be fine and will come back with lots of wonderful stories of her trip.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 20, 2014, 06:07:16 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Oh what a great opportunity for her! I am sure she will be fine and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with her, and you!

Will be praying for their safety and blessings.


Thank You Sister.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 20, 2014, 08:52:24 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Oh what a great opportunity for her! I am sure she will be fine and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with her, and you!

What an adventure! Prayers for a safe and profitable mission!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 21, 2014, 12:06:44 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::
Oh what a great opportunity for her! I am sure she will be fine and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with her, and you!

What an adventure! Prayers for a safe and profitable mission!

Thank You TBM  It is a wonderful adventure for you. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on June 21, 2014, 09:00:13 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::MonkeyAngel:: Prayers for your Granddaughter and her friends.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 22, 2014, 02:52:12 PM
Evening Monkeys ::bee::

My oldest Granddaughter in California is leaving in the morning with her church youth group for her 10 days in Haiti to do youth ministry. While I excited for her I am also worried. I would appreciate positive thoughts and Prayers for her and her friends on their trip. They have all worked very hard to raise the money for their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::MonkeyAngel:: Prayers for your Granddaughter and her friends.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank You Can for the prayers for Granddaughter and her friends.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 22, 2014, 02:56:27 PM
Yipeeeeee  We are getting rain. We need it. It started about 4 this morning and suppose last almost all week. We have had almost an inch so far. While it's not a lot every little bit helps.  ::MonkeyDance:: That and it's only 73 here today. Win win all the way around.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on June 24, 2014, 08:22:31 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer062414_zpsecb58342.jpg)

Click on the link below to listen:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 25, 2014, 04:29:12 PM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 25, 2014, 08:13:12 PM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear Granddaughter is doing well! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on June 25, 2014, 11:23:15 PM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear Granddaughter is doing well! 
Oh! Me too! I just knew ahe would have a wonderful experience. Happy that you can relax about it a bit, GE!

Your weather in TX is better than ours in VA. LOL

But besides the squirrels eating my tomatoes, I have no complaints.

Anyone know a good method to stop them from doing that?!

I have decided to make love, not war, with the squirrels and loaded up the birdfeeder with stuff they like to eat... not seen one squirrel partake yet. Seen a few cardinals and robins though.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on June 26, 2014, 07:11:59 AM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear Granddaughter is doing well! 
Oh! Me too! I just knew ahe would have a wonderful experience. Happy that you can relax about it a bit, GE!

Your weather in TX is better than ours in VA. LOL

But besides the squirrels eating my tomatoes, I have no complaints.

Anyone know a good method to stop them from doing that?!

I have decided to make love, not war, with the squirrels and loaded up the birdfeeder with stuff they like to eat... not seen one squirrel partake yet. Seen a few cardinals and robins though.

Try mixing some hot pepper sauce in water and spraying the tomatos - you can wash it off but the animals will not like it.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on June 26, 2014, 08:20:13 AM
Brandi- put a net over your vegetable garden.  Put four stakes around it and drape a net over that.  Works for some people I know!!

Yum - fresh tomatoes!! ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on June 26, 2014, 10:43:34 AM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear Granddaughter is doing well! 
Oh! Me too! I just knew ahe would have a wonderful experience. Happy that you can relax about it a bit, GE!

Your weather in TX is better than ours in VA. LOL

But besides the squirrels eating my tomatoes, I have no complaints.

Anyone know a good method to stop them from doing that?!

I have decided to make love, not war, with the squirrels and loaded up the birdfeeder with stuff they like to eat... not seen one squirrel partake yet. Seen a few cardinals and robins though.

Try mixing some hot pepper sauce in water and spraying the tomatos - you can wash it off but the animals will not like it.


Mix some hot peppers in with the bird seed. Capsaicin, (the component in peppers that makes our mouths burn) is too hot for mammals to tolerate, but is completely tasteless to birds.

http://homesteading.about.com/od/Homestead-Garden-Orchard/fl/How-to-Outsmart-Squirrels.htm


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on June 26, 2014, 10:45:48 AM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear Granddaughter is doing well! 

GreenEyes,

Good wishes and prayers for your Granddaughter!

Without giving out to many details, I am curious, is she living in a tent?  What on earth is she doing with her goodwill mission?

God Bless her and the Haitians!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 26, 2014, 12:54:57 PM
More rain here in North Texas. Yipeeeeee!!  Not only are the lakes levels starting to go up instead of down. The temps are staying down too.  ::MonkeyDance:: Got up to 88 today and the rain came in and dropped to 74 here. Wonderful.

Hope everyone's doing well. Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Granddaughter is having a wonderful experience with her Haiti trip. Thank you all for the prayers for her and her youth group. ::MonkeyHeart::

Glad to hear Granddaughter is doing well! 

GreenEyes,

Good wishes and prayers for your Granddaughter!

Without giving out to many details, I am curious, is she living in a tent?  What on earth is she doing with her goodwill mission?

God Bless her and the Haitians!

Seahorse,  From what I have been told there is a facility that a group of churches has built to house youth groups from all over. Kind of a mini motel type place attached to a church. Then they bus them to different places in Haiti. This trip they have been at a local orphanage. They have helped paint buildings and had craft time with the children, bible study etc.  I don't think I have seen so many smiling & happy faces as in the pictures my son has sent.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 27, 2014, 09:25:34 PM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 28, 2014, 09:39:37 AM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 28, 2014, 01:37:35 PM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054

You & me both Sister.  I haven
t seen Frozen but hear it was good. Don't know if it's still out in the theaters or not. But did take youngest grandson to see the Lego movie. It was cute.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on June 29, 2014, 09:59:36 AM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054

You & me both Sister.  I haven
t seen Frozen but hear it was good. Don't know if it's still out in the theaters or not. But did take youngest grandson to see the Lego movie. It was cute.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I watched Frozen at home last night - checked it out at the library.  It was cute.  Not sure it was as great as I had heard.

My daughter went to see Fault in our Stars.  Haven't see it but read the book.  It's a tear jerker and PG17 I believe.

I don't tach many movies or go to the theaters either- but that is my two cents. ::MonkeyTongue::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on June 29, 2014, 10:26:11 AM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054

You & me both Sister.  I haven
t seen Frozen but hear it was good. Don't know if it's still out in the theaters or not. But did take youngest grandson to see the Lego movie. It was cute.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I watched Frozen at home last night - checked it out at the library.  It was cute.  Not sure it was as great as I had heard.

My daughter went to see Fault in our Stars.  Haven't see it but read the book.  It's a tear jerker and PG17 I believe.

I don't tach many movies or go to the theaters either- but that is my two cents. ::MonkeyTongue::

Thanks Caddy (shack) lol,
I heard it is a tear jerker too.  I have enough of that in my real world.
Going out today to help find a friend's son.  It hasn't even made the papers yet.  He went missing Monday.  His name is Shane Gandy.  Everyone please be in prayer.  His Mom believes he is a runaway.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on June 29, 2014, 01:26:16 PM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054

You & me both Sister.  I haven
t seen Frozen but hear it was good. Don't know if it's still out in the theaters or not. But did take youngest grandson to see the Lego movie. It was cute.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I watched Frozen at home last night - checked it out at the library.  It was cute.  Not sure it was as great as I had heard.

My daughter went to see Fault in our Stars.  Haven't see it but read the book.  It's a tear jerker and PG17 I believe.

I don't tach many movies or go to the theaters either- but that is my two cents. ::MonkeyTongue::

Thanks Caddy (shack) lol,
I heard it is a tear jerker too.  I have enough of that in my real world.
Going out today to help find a friend's son.  It hasn't even made the papers yet.  He went missing Monday.  His name is Shane Gandy.  Everyone please be in prayer.  His Mom believes he is a runaway.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Will do Sister. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on July 01, 2014, 12:24:06 AM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054

You & me both Sister.  I haven
t seen Frozen but hear it was good. Don't know if it's still out in the theaters or not. But did take youngest grandson to see the Lego movie. It was cute.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I watched Frozen at home last night - checked it out at the library.  It was cute.  Not sure it was as great as I had heard.

My daughter went to see Fault in our Stars.  Haven't see it but read the book.  It's a tear jerker and PG17 I believe.

I don't tach many movies or go to the theaters either- but that is my two cents. ::MonkeyTongue::

Thanks Caddy (shack) lol,
I heard it is a tear jerker too.  I have enough of that in my real world.
Going out today to help find a friend's son.  It hasn't even made the papers yet.  He went missing Monday.  His name is Shane Gandy.  Everyone please be in prayer.  His Mom believes he is a runaway.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/06/shane-gandy-missing-in-westover.html

Sister read the comments...people think they saw him.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 01, 2014, 12:31:12 PM
http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/06/shane-gandy-missing-in-westover.html

Sister read the comments...people think they saw him.

4Donks wriote
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hope they are right and they find him soon. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 01, 2014, 12:35:02 PM
UP DATE  ----  Granddaughter is back home safe & sound. Very tired and happy to be home.  Thank you everyone for your Prayers to keep her & her friends safe on their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on July 01, 2014, 06:47:44 PM
UP DATE  ----  Granddaughter is back home safe & sound. Very tired and happy to be home.  Thank you everyone for your Prayers to keep her & her friends safe on their trip.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I am glad you can relax now ;-)

So happy she had a great time!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on July 02, 2014, 08:53:39 AM
Took all three grand kids to the movies today. Stopped and had lunch before the movie. Took them to see the new Transformer movie.  Very loud and very long. They all loved it. It's been awhile since we all of all been together having an outing.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

You've inspired me.  Think I will go to the movies tomorrow.  Last time I went I saw "Horton Gives a Who" or something like that.  Any suggestions anyone?  You can tell what kind of movies I favor.
 :smt054

You & me both Sister.  I haven
t seen Frozen but hear it was good. Don't know if it's still out in the theaters or not. But did take youngest grandson to see the Lego movie. It was cute.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I watched Frozen at home last night - checked it out at the library.  It was cute.  Not sure it was as great as I had heard.

My daughter went to see Fault in our Stars.  Haven't see it but read the book.  It's a tear jerker and PG17 I believe.

I don't tach many movies or go to the theaters either- but that is my two cents. ::MonkeyTongue::

Thanks Caddy (shack) lol,
I heard it is a tear jerker too.  I have enough of that in my real world.
Going out today to help find a friend's son.  It hasn't even made the papers yet.  He went missing Monday.  His name is Shane Gandy.  Everyone please be in prayer.  His Mom believes he is a runaway.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/06/shane-gandy-missing-in-westover.html

Sister read the comments...people think they saw him.

Looks like he's contacted his family so he's probably ok:

http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html (http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on July 02, 2014, 09:04:15 AM
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Looks like he's contacted his family so he's probably ok:

http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html (http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html)

"My son has contacted me...he is out of state and safe. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for him."

Oh, that's good news!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 02, 2014, 10:14:33 AM
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Looks like he's contacted his family so he's probably ok:

http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html (http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html)

"My son has contacted me...he is out of state and safe. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for him."

Oh, that's good news!

Thanks everyone!  yes, he contacted his Mom -- he is in North Carolina.  Talked with her last night, she is so relieved.  I can only imagine!  Again, many thanks!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 03, 2014, 06:31:58 AM
Special prayers for all who may be or have loved ones/friends who may be in the path of Hurricane Arthur.  Though it is only a Hurricane 1 -- please be very careful.

 ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on July 04, 2014, 09:41:30 AM
Monkey's,


Have a safe and happy holiday!

God Bless America!

 ::monkeyflag3::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 04, 2014, 02:06:36 PM
<snipped long quote string>

Looks like he's contacted his family so he's probably ok:

http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html (http://www.lowereasternshorenews.com/2014/07/shane-gandy-has-contacted-family.html)

"My son has contacted me...he is out of state and safe. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for him."

Oh, that's good news!

Thanks everyone!  yes, he contacted his Mom -- he is in North Carolina.  Talked with her last night, she is so relieved.  I can only imagine!  Again, many thanks!


That's wonderful news Sister ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 04, 2014, 02:08:09 PM
Special prayers for all who may be or have loved ones/friends who may be in the path of Hurricane Arthur.  Though it is only a Hurricane 1 -- please be very careful.

 ::MonkeyEek::

Prayers for all those in the path of hurricane Arthur. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 04, 2014, 02:12:39 PM
   
  ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::  Happy 4th of July ::monkeyflag3:: ::monkeyflag3::

To all.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on July 04, 2014, 03:31:56 PM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on July 06, 2014, 11:54:58 AM
Hope everyone had a fun and blessed Independance Day!  We are finishing out our weekend with little man's 8th birthday party - seems like just yesterday he was a baby. Great weather here, good food to be had, warm pool to swim in and good people to hang with. What a blessed day!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 09, 2014, 12:56:57 PM
 ::HelloKitty::
We are having Vacation Bible School this week.  You know how excited the children make me feel!

 :smt054

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 10, 2014, 08:20:38 AM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on July 10, 2014, 05:10:51 PM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

How are her hands?  Can she knit or crochet?  Could she crochet baby bonnets for infants and donate to hospitals?  Or scarves/sashes for older people who get cold easy?  It would give her something to do.  I'm sure you could get donated yarn.  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on July 10, 2014, 05:11:45 PM
Prayers for you, Sister and Connie.

Cad


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on July 10, 2014, 06:33:44 PM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

Would you be able to bring a very calm dog or therapy dog for her to see and pet?  When my Dad was ill and had been hospitalized for a long time,  I asked the nurses if there was any way he could be in a wheel chair to bring him down to the patio area at the hospital so he could see his little dog.   I felt it would bring his spirits up.  To my surprise the hospital allowed me to bring the dog up to his room.  She jumped out of my hands onto his bed and began rubbing her head on his chin and neck.  Dad had tears of joy.  I really thing this helped him rally from a very bad time. 

You are absolutely right Sister.  We all need hope... 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 11, 2014, 01:16:08 PM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

How are her hands?  Can she knit or crochet?  Could she crochet baby bonnets for infants and donate to hospitals?  Or scarves/sashes for older people who get cold easy?  It would give her something to do.  I'm sure you could get donated yarn.  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you for the ideas.  She can only used one hand.  Her right hand and arm don't work at all.
Additionally, in order to count stitches, she counts out loud and then gets confused and has to start again.  Her mind is not the same anymore.  This is so hard for her.
 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 11, 2014, 01:17:06 PM
Prayers for you, Sister and Connie.

Cad

thank you so much.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 11, 2014, 01:18:48 PM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

Would you be able to bring a very calm dog or therapy dog for her to see and pet?  When my Dad was ill and had been hospitalized for a long time,  I asked the nurses if there was any way he could be in a wheel chair to bring him down to the patio area at the hospital so he could see his little dog.   I felt it would bring his spirits up.  To my surprise the hospital allowed me to bring the dog up to his room.  She jumped out of my hands onto his bed and began rubbing her head on his chin and neck.  Dad had tears of joy.  I really thing this helped him rally from a very bad time. 

You are absolutely right Sister.  We all need hope... 

Took her little dog in there once, Mr. Jenkins.  Unfortunately, she cried and cried cause she wanted to go home with her dog.

Yes, we all need hope . . .


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

How are her hands?  Can she knit or crochet?  Could she crochet baby bonnets for infants and donate to hospitals?  Or scarves/sashes for older people who get cold easy?  It would give her something to do.  I'm sure you could get donated yarn.  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you for the ideas.  She can only used one hand.  Her right hand and arm don't work at all.
Additionally, in order to count stitches, she counts out loud and then gets confused and has to start again.  Her mind is not the same anymore.  This is so hard for her.
 :smt054

Sister continued Prayers for Connie, you and the rest of the family.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Is there any way to have her help a preschool or young youth group  by sorting out projects for them.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 12, 2014, 08:50:16 AM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

How are her hands?  Can she knit or crochet?  Could she crochet baby bonnets for infants and donate to hospitals?  Or scarves/sashes for older people who get cold easy?  It would give her something to do.  I'm sure you could get donated yarn.  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you for the ideas.  She can only used one hand.  Her right hand and arm don't work at all.
Additionally, in order to count stitches, she counts out loud and then gets confused and has to start again.  Her mind is not the same anymore.  This is so hard for her.
 :smt054

Sister continued Prayers for Connie, you and the rest of the family.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Is there any way to have her help a preschool or young youth group  by sorting out projects for them.  ::MonkeyHeart::

I'm not sure what this means (more coffee please).  She is in the nursing home.

Loving these thoughtful ideas!

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on July 12, 2014, 09:10:51 AM
Sister,

For awhile my mom had a teen come visit her.  (She is in assisted living).  It was a teen girl thAt would just come and talk and spend time with her.  I know the teen, at one point, brought her a teddy bear that Mom still has.  I'm not sure who or how this was arranged.

Maybe a Girl Scout troop could "adopt" her. You could reach out to an older troop and see if this is something they could put together for you.  They could come share time with her as a group or on an individual basis.  And find maybe some ways to pass time with her.

Our troop did this once and we even "initiated" her into our troop.  Took a carved pumpkin at Halloween - sang Christmas carols at the holidays, etc. 

Find a creative Girl Scout leader?

Wish you well - Cad


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 12, 2014, 09:42:08 AM
How do you inspire a 54 year old woman, in a nursing home that cannot speak, not to give up?  We all need hope . . .
 ::MonkeyTears::

How are her hands?  Can she knit or crochet?  Could she crochet baby bonnets for infants and donate to hospitals?  Or scarves/sashes for older people who get cold easy?  It would give her something to do.  I'm sure you could get donated yarn.  ::MonkeyCool::

Thank you for the ideas.  She can only used one hand.  Her right hand and arm don't work at all.
Additionally, in order to count stitches, she counts out loud and then gets confused and has to start again.  Her mind is not the same anymore.  This is so hard for her.
 :smt054

Sister continued Prayers for Connie, you and the rest of the family.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Is there any way to have her help a preschool or young youth group  by sorting out projects for them.  ::MonkeyHeart::

I'm not sure what this means (more coffee please).  She is in the nursing home.

Loving these thoughtful ideas!

 ::germanshep::

Maybe I should clarify  huh.  ::MonkeyWink::   When I worked and we had art projects with the children. Getting activities together was time consuming. I understand she can't cut things out. But sorting out different things she could do. Like sorting out beads or scraps of different colors of paper for projects. Even  used crayons by colors.  Stuff like that. Just a thought.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 12, 2014, 09:43:03 AM
Sister,

For awhile my mom had a teen come visit her.  (She is in assisted living).  It was a teen girl thAt would just come and talk and spend time with her.  I know the teen, at one point, brought her a teddy bear that Mom still has.  I'm not sure who or how this was arranged.

Maybe a Girl Scout troop could "adopt" her. You could reach out to an older troop and see if this is something they could put together for you.  They could come share time with her as a group or on an individual basis.  And find maybe some ways to pass time with her.

Our troop did this once and we even "initiated" her into our troop.  Took a carved pumpkin at Halloween - sang Christmas carols at the holidays, etc. 

Find a creative Girl Scout leader?

Wish you well - Cad

I like your thinking Caddy. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 14, 2014, 04:46:07 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

How's everybody doing?  Continued prayers for all in need. Miss you all. Hope everyone's doing well.

Kind of bummed out. My youngest brother finely made a trip to Southern California to visit the family. There was just no way we could go at this time. But he sent a bunch of pictures. And he is having a wonderful visit with everyone. I am so happy that he was able to go.

Had a very trying day. ::MonkeyEek:: Daughter called and ask if I could burn a CD for her. Told her yes. She came over and bought a recovery program for her computer. As it wouldn't boot up and said she needed to put in her recovery disc. Which she didn't have. She found one on line and downloaded it. But guess what the computer the kids got me didn't have a dang burner in it. It plays Cds & DVD's but didn't burn. So off to the store we went and I got an external burner. Got home loaded the driver etc. Went to download the recovery program she had bought. Dang computer said it was in a zip file and had to be opened. Guess what didn't have that one the new computer either. So found on on line that Microsoft recommended. Bought that. Download it. Then was told we needed a something else to burn it on the CD. She found that and downloaded that. And after about 4 hours she got it burned on to a Cd and went home.

After she got home had dinner went in to download the recovery disc. Her dang computer booted up just fine.  ::MonkeyTongue::  I needed both things but what a hassle it was.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 14, 2014, 09:01:40 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

How's everybody doing?  Continued prayers for all in need. Miss you all. Hope everyone's doing well.

Kind of bummed out. My youngest brother finely made a trip to Southern California to visit the family. There was just no way we could go at this time. But he sent a bunch of pictures. And he is having a wonderful visit with everyone. I am so happy that he was able to go.

Had a very trying day. ::MonkeyEek:: Daughter called and ask if I could burn a CD for her. Told her yes. She came over and bought a recovery program for her computer. As it wouldn't boot up and said she needed to put in her recovery disc. Which she didn't have. She found one on line and downloaded it. But guess what the computer the kids got me didn't have a dang burner in it. It plays Cds & DVD's but didn't burn. So off to the store we went and I got an external burner. Got home loaded the driver etc. Went to download the recovery program she had bought. Dang computer said it was in a zip file and had to be opened. Guess what didn't have that one the new computer either. So found on on line that Microsoft recommended. Bought that. Download it. Then was told we needed a something else to burn it on the CD. She found that and downloaded that. And after about 4 hours she got it burned on to a Cd and went home.

After she got home had dinner went in to download the recovery disc. Her dang computer booted up just fine.  ::MonkeyTongue::  I needed both things but what a hassle it was.  ::MonkeyHaHa::
 

what patience you have!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 14, 2014, 09:02:26 AM
Sister,

For awhile my mom had a teen come visit her.  (She is in assisted living).  It was a teen girl thAt would just come and talk and spend time with her.  I know the teen, at one point, brought her a teddy bear that Mom still has.  I'm not sure who or how this was arranged.

Maybe a Girl Scout troop could "adopt" her. You could reach out to an older troop and see if this is something they could put together for you.  They could come share time with her as a group or on an individual basis.  And find maybe some ways to pass time with her.

Our troop did this once and we even "initiated" her into our troop.  Took a carved pumpkin at Halloween - sang Christmas carols at the holidays, etc. 

Find a creative Girl Scout leader?

Wish you well - Cad

thanks Caddy -- I will work on this!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on July 17, 2014, 09:01:03 PM
Don't Miss Tomorrow Nights Dana Pretzer Show - It will be a good one!

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 17, 2014, 10:55:11 PM
Evening Monkeys ::HelloKitty::  Yikes we got some much needed rain here in North Texas. But I think some areas got a bit more than they wanted all at once. Some places got between 7 & 10 inches of rain in about 8 hours. Waiting to see what the totals will be when it's all done some time later tonight.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on July 18, 2014, 05:49:19 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show at 9PM ET tonight! 

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Click on the link below at 9PM ET!

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u (http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 23, 2014, 08:22:37 AM
Morning Monkeys   ::HelloKitty::  Hope every ones doing well. Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Still have youngest grandson here with us. Tells me he isn't ready to go home yet.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Gee wonder why? Could it be grandma makes all is favorite foods and buys him all his favorite snacks. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 24, 2014, 11:38:04 AM
Morning Monkeys  Yikes just read where there was a possible tornado in Virginia. Hope all our Monkeys in the area are safe.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 28, 2014, 07:05:41 PM
TBM  how did you guys do with the nasty weather there yesterday?  Hubs family are up in the St. Louis area for the summer.  Looked like they got hit with some nasty stuff. Hope you guys are all safe


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on July 29, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
 ::HelloKitty::
Good morning everyone!
Hope all is well with everbody.  Miss seeing so many on here and just pray everything is okay.
Today is Connie's birthday.  She is 55.
Just wanted to thank everyone for your continued prayers and thoughts.
Blessings.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 29, 2014, 09:19:10 AM
::HelloKitty::
Good morning everyone!
Hope all is well with everbody.  Miss seeing so many on here and just pray everything is okay.
Today is Connie's birthday.  She is 55.
Just wanted to thank everyone for your continued prayers and thoughts.
Blessings.

 ::germanshep::

Hi Sister, Good to see you. Hope all is well. Happy Birthday to Connie ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on July 29, 2014, 09:41:36 AM
TBM  how did you guys do with the nasty weather there yesterday?  Hubs family are up in the St. Louis area for the summer.  Looked like they got hit with some nasty stuff. Hope you guys are all safe

We did well. The storms sort of split around our area - nearby got hit with branches down and trees toppled. Thanks for asking!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on July 29, 2014, 01:53:38 PM
TBM  how did you guys do with the nasty weather there yesterday?  Hubs family are up in the St. Louis area for the summer.  Looked like they got hit with some nasty stuff. Hope you guys are all safe

We did well. The storms sort of split around our area - nearby got hit with branches down and trees toppled. Thanks for asking!

Glad you guys didn't have any damage or any one get hurt.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on August 03, 2014, 07:48:25 PM
Hi everybody! Hope everyone is doing well!
Life is good!
Will check in again soon. Xoxo


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on August 04, 2014, 09:11:56 PM
Hi everybody! Hope everyone is doing well!
Life is good!
Will check in again soon. Xoxo

Hey ya' cookie!  :smt006 ::bee::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 05, 2014, 09:26:08 AM
Hi everybody! Hope everyone is doing well!
Life is good!
Will check in again soon. Xoxo

Hi Cookie, Brandi, and good monkeys!

Life is good! 

It only takes a teaspoon of courage, to get through the day.  Sing a song, hum a tune, and keep marching forward.

Toot, Toot :)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on August 05, 2014, 09:36:41 AM
Hi everybody! Hope everyone is doing well!
Life is good!
Will check in again soon. Xoxo

Hi Cookie, Brandi, and good monkeys!

Life is good! 

It only takes a teaspoon of courage, to get through the day.  Sing a song, hum a tune, and keep marching forward.

Toot, Toot :)

 ::rhino::  And at least a cup of coffee to start the day.  (for me, anyway)  ::MonkeyWink:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 05, 2014, 12:20:58 PM
Hi everybody! Hope everyone is doing well!
Life is good!
Will check in again soon. Xoxo

Hi Cookie, Brandi, and good monkeys!

Life is good! 

It only takes a teaspoon of courage, to get through the day.  Sing a song, hum a tune, and keep marching forward.

Toot, Toot :)

 ::rhino::  And at least a cup of coffee to start the day.  (for me, anyway)  ::MonkeyWink:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::buzzbee3::

Ah, ha, ha!  If that case a teaspoon of sugar in the coffee, for me! :)   I have been doing sit-ups, wow, what a difference
life is when you exercise. I do jump jacks outside in the yard, do I look silly?  I am silly
 :)  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on August 05, 2014, 08:18:48 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show at 9pm ET!

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Click on the link below:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on August 06, 2014, 12:08:01 AM
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/yea.png~original)

Finally, it's over. It's been a long 4 months of paying for two mortgages, two electricity bills, two cable/internet bills, two water bills, two phone bills, two homeowners insurance bills, and probably some others that I can't think of right now.  All of that after having nearly depleted our savings to pay the downpayment on our new place. Just keeping up with and paying all those bills on time was a fulltime job! But, we finally got everything out of the old place and got the old place spiffed up, having scrubbed walls, floors, etc.

I had placed a For Sale sign out 4 months ago, when we closed on our new house, and 18 people left their phone numbers with me. I told them I'd call them when we were ready to show it. I didn't dare show it until I was happy with how clean it was and had staged it a bit. I never placed an ad for it, since I had so many people already interested in it. So, on Saturday, we let the first person who called come in and we showed it to him and his wife. They bought it that day. Wrote us a check for our asking price! They also asked for immediate possession, and we granted that. I was concerned a bit because all the utilities were still on, in our name. But I managed to get the phone disconnected that night. The electricity was to be disconnected on Monday, and Comcast says our cable and internet has been disconnected as of Tuesday. They are switching the water over to their name, and I think we can finally close that chapter. I also had the unpleasant job of calling the other 17 people to let them know it had been sold. But I think I have done everything now and we are officially out of the old place and in our new place, although we have been living here for months.

It's surprising to me that I felt the sale (which was really financially important) bittersweet. Our new place is infinitely better for us, larger, in a great location, with so much more to offer us, but I felt a little sad leaving our old place when we handed over the keys and said goodbye. Now we have to locate all the comcast equipment, (3 TV boxes, remotes and the cable modem) box them up and return them to comcast, and that will be done. We love our new triple-play with Verizon FIOS at the new place. It's cheaper (locked in for two years) than comcast's double play we had for 14 years!

I'll certainly not miss the 40-mile trip over to the old place to pack and transport boxes in my SUV over and over. With our 15-year old dog in the backseat! (She has become very attached to me, and frets when I am not with her, so I took her with me every time. I think she may have a touch of dementia along with her deafness, which makes her so dependent on me.)

Wanted to share the great news about our move being finished! Started in the Spring, and finished before Autumn. LOL

I know this is a long post, but I am just making up for all the time I have been too busy and too overwhelmed to make posts here over the past few months. ;-)

P.S. Hi Seahorse! I did see you say hi to me. I have been keeping up with reading here. I think I may start doing jumping jacks outside too!
 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 06, 2014, 02:57:24 AM
That is wonderful news Brandi. ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: I am so happy for you. Maybe now you can to really start enjoying your new place.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 06, 2014, 08:14:34 AM
Great new Brandi!
I understand about the moving thing and then the finality of it all.
Keeping Brandi (the dog) in my prayers and you too of course.

 :smt054


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on August 06, 2014, 08:29:53 AM
Yea Brandi! Always bittersweet to make a change. Enjoy some relaxation!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on August 06, 2014, 09:21:02 AM
 ::MonkeyDance::  Congratulations Brandi!   ::MonkeyDance:: ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on August 06, 2014, 04:45:27 PM
Congratulations Brandi!  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 07, 2014, 11:09:25 AM
Well, it's never a dull moment in my life.

One of Connie's sons who had been keeping her dog, Mr. Jenkins, now tells me the dog will be going to the pound because he and his (evil) wife can't afford to keep him.  That is total BS as they both work at a university.  Pleaaassee!!!

So now I am trying to find Mr. Jenkins a new home.  Lord help me.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 08, 2014, 05:26:08 PM
Well, it's never a dull moment in my life.

One of Connie's sons who had been keeping her dog, Mr. Jenkins, now tells me the dog will be going to the pound because he and his (evil) wife can't afford to keep him.  That is total BS as they both work at a university.  Pleaaassee!!!

So now I am trying to find Mr. Jenkins a new home.  Lord help me.

 ::germanshep::

Sister  What selfish people they are. And that is putting it nicely. This makes me  ::MonkeyMad:: Prayers you find Mr. Jenkins a loving home. Continued Prayers for you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 09, 2014, 07:25:18 PM
Hi everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Hope all are having a great summer!

The beat goes on here . . . another blessed day!

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 11, 2014, 08:06:09 AM
That is wonderful news Brandi. ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: I am so happy for you. Maybe now you can to really start enjoying your new place.  ::MonkeyHeart::

I am happy for all monkeys.  Hi Greeneyes ::HelloKitty::

Brandi
, All  of my avatars (and myself) are happy for  you! :)

Have you tried jump jacks outside?  It is a paradise outside and heavenly to jump around outside among the fresh flowers, beautiful scents and the garden growing. 

Brandi (or monkey friends) do you have any suggestions how to build up the top of the arms like Popeye?  I know one monkey
stands on her head :) does that help?  I am not doing pushups, that will build up arms, but not mine.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

I am looking for a full size hula hoop, the smaller hoops do not work for me.  I will hula hoop, outside, soon.

Brandi are you canning?  drying out herbs?

Your dog loves the loyalty you show, Brandi. Dog's are so worth every last day we give them friendship.  I am a friend through thick and thin for dog friends.  I do not abandon them when the chips are down, either.

Missed you  ::MonkeyHeart::  Glad you are back ::MonkeyDance:: 

Toot, Toot!

Seahorse


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 11, 2014, 08:08:47 AM
Well, it's never a dull moment in my life.

One of Connie's sons who had been keeping her dog, Mr. Jenkins, now tells me the dog will be going to the pound because he and his (evil) wife can't afford to keep him.  That is total BS as they both work at a university.  Pleaaassee!!!

So now I am trying to find Mr. Jenkins a new home.  Lord help me.

 ::germanshep::


 ::MonkeyHeart:: God bless you,Sister.  I will pray for a home for Mr. Jenkins. ::dogwag::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 11, 2014, 09:21:48 AM
Well, it's never a dull moment in my life.

One of Connie's sons who had been keeping her dog, Mr. Jenkins, now tells me the dog will be going to the pound because he and his (evil) wife can't afford to keep him.  That is total BS as they both work at a university.  Pleaaassee!!!

So now I am trying to find Mr. Jenkins a new home.  Lord help me.

 ::germanshep::


 ::MonkeyHeart:: God bless you,Sister.  I will pray for a home for Mr. Jenkins. ::dogwag::


Thank you seahorse.  Really need the prayers.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on August 11, 2014, 05:25:13 PM
Brandi...so happy that the sale of your home was successful!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on August 13, 2014, 09:27:48 AM
Just a cute story to make you  all smile:

Y'all know my Siberian Husky's name is Cadillac,  aka Caddy, aka The Criminal.

Well I had a houseguest who came with a friend to spend the night.  We had never met.  When she got out of her car, there goes Caddy all over her - jumping and a humping.  It is so embarrassing and exhausting.  I apologized for "Caddy's" behavior.  She laughed and said her daughter had a Siberian Husky as well.

In a few minutes, she pulled up a picture of her daughter's husky on her phone.  The dog was IDENTICAL to The Criminal.  The she says, "meet Cadillac."  I looked at her strangely, because I was sure I had called my mutt Caddy.  I said "what did you say?"  She said " Meet Cadillac - my daughter's dog." 

I then told her that was actually Caddy's name too!

We laughed all night because who in the world would think two identical Siberian Husky's from two different towns would end up with the same name??

Shut the front door!!!

Love to all - Chubbie and the Criminal


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on August 13, 2014, 12:50:19 PM
Just a cute story to make you  all smile:

Y'all know my Siberian Husky's name is Cadillac,  aka Caddy, aka The Criminal.

Well I had a houseguest who came with a friend to spend the night.  We had never met.  When she got out of her car, there goes Caddy all over her - jumping and a humping.  It is so embarrassing and exhausting.  I apologized for "Caddy's" behavior.  She laughed and said her daughter had a Siberian Husky as well.

In a few minutes, she pulled up a picture of her daughter's husky on her phone.  The dog was IDENTICAL to The Criminal.  The she says, "meet Cadillac."  I looked at her strangely, because I was sure I had called my mutt Caddy.  I said "what did you say?"  She said " Meet Cadillac - my daughter's dog." 

I then told her that was actually Caddy's name too!

We laughed all night because who in the world would think two identical Siberian Husky's from two different towns would end up with the same name??

Shut the front door!!!

Love to all - Chubbie and the Criminal

Wow, wow, wow!

That is so cool, Caddy!

Yes, it made me smile.

Thanks for sharing!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on August 13, 2014, 02:09:52 PM
I want to thank everyone for all your kind congrats and well wishes concerning our 4-month move to our new house. heh

Hubby returned all of Comcast's equipment on Monday, and we await the final bill from them. Also awaiting final electricity, phone, water and home insurance bills, and when we pay them, we will be totally done! All these loose ends. But I see the light at the end of this tunnel, for sure!

We're going day by day with Brandi, she has a hip problem, for which I give her an aspirin every 12 hours, and I believe it helps. Vet said to also give her an antacid with them, and we do. Along with her Proin tablet, since she has incontinence issues. It's her hip that worries me most. Sometimes she trips on the 4 steps up/down the front porch, so we usually take her out back, down the handicap ramp. It's just so long, and it appears sometimes she is not up to walking a lot to go potty. But it's all working okay. I worry about the time when she just cannot get up anymore. She has difficulty walking/getting up one day, then the next day seems so much better! Anyway, we are continually assessing her quality of life, because she is what matters, and we are trying to prepare for the day her quality of life isn't good enough. She'll be 16 in December. She is such a sweetie, I'll post a picture of her at the new house I took a few weeks back.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0830.jpg~original) (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0829.jpg~original)

She kinda looks sad in the pics, but she is actually just squinting from the sun.

Sister, I am thinking of you and Mr. Jenkins, hoping he finds a wonderful forever home soon. I feel like I know him, since I did so many avatars for you using him.

Seahorse, I only planted tomatoes (which have been wonderful, the ones I got before the ground hog family found them. They pick them green and eat them. So do the squirrels. Right now, I have large plants with lots and lots of flowers on them. I really hope I can beat out the critters and get some more tomatoes from them before the end of the season.) and zucchini and yellow squash. Took forever to get female blossoms and finally bear fruit. Not sure what the problem is there. We didn't plant any herbs this year, but will for sure next year. Still learning where the sun hits and for how long on our property.

Here's a good article about adult hula hoops you might be interested in: http://www.canyonhoops.com/Size-and-Weight-Guide-3.html

Seems hula hoops can get a bit pricey. Not the 99 cent versions from our youth.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 13, 2014, 02:27:55 PM
Just a cute story to make you  all smile:

Y'all know my Siberian Husky's name is Cadillac,  aka Caddy, aka The Criminal.

Well I had a houseguest who came with a friend to spend the night.  We had never met.  When she got out of her car, there goes Caddy all over her - jumping and a humping.  It is so embarrassing and exhausting.  I apologized for "Caddy's" behavior.  She laughed and said her daughter had a Siberian Husky as well.

In a few minutes, she pulled up a picture of her daughter's husky on her phone.  The dog was IDENTICAL to The Criminal.  The she says, "meet Cadillac."  I looked at her strangely, because I was sure I had called my mutt Caddy.  I said "what did you say?"  She said " Meet Cadillac - my daughter's dog." 

I then told her that was actually Caddy's name too!

We laughed all night because who in the world would think two identical Siberian Husky's from two different towns would end up with the same name??

Shut the front door!!!

Love to all - Chubbie and the Criminal

what a precious story!  wow! who would have figured?
it's a small world after all.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 13, 2014, 02:31:46 PM
Brandi,  I love the pictures of Brandi.  She looks so soft and cuddly.

I know you did so many pixs for Mr. Jenkins.  Thank you!

 :smt054

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on August 13, 2014, 04:22:09 PM
Brandi,  I love the pictures of Brandi.  She looks so soft and cuddly.

I know you did so many pixs for Mr. Jenkins.  Thank you!

 :smt054

 ::germanshep::

Any news about a new home for him yet?

Or are your nephew and wife reconsidering keeping him?

Of course, you are welcome. ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on August 13, 2014, 04:56:35 PM
Just a cute story to make you  all smile:

Y'all know my Siberian Husky's name is Cadillac,  aka Caddy, aka The Criminal.

Well I had a houseguest who came with a friend to spend the night.  We had never met.  When she got out of her car, there goes Caddy all over her - jumping and a humping.  It is so embarrassing and exhausting.  I apologized for "Caddy's" behavior.  She laughed and said her daughter had a Siberian Husky as well.

In a few minutes, she pulled up a picture of her daughter's husky on her phone.  The dog was IDENTICAL to The Criminal.  The she says, "meet Cadillac."  I looked at her strangely, because I was sure I had called my mutt Caddy.  I said "what did you say?"  She said " Meet Cadillac - my daughter's dog." 

I then told her that was actually Caddy's name too!

We laughed all night because who in the world would think two identical Siberian Husky's from two different towns would end up with the same name??

Shut the front door!!!

Love to all - Chubbie and the Criminal

That is FUNNY!  Who knew!!!!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on August 13, 2014, 05:35:12 PM
What a beautiful dog - Brandi is!!  ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 13, 2014, 05:44:08 PM
I want to thank everyone for all your kind congrats and well wishes concerning our 4-month move to our new house. heh

Hubby returned all of Comcast's equipment on Monday, and we await the final bill from them. Also awaiting final electricity, phone, water and home insurance bills, and when we pay them, we will be totally done! All these loose ends. But I see the light at the end of this tunnel, for sure!

We're going day by day with Brandi, she has a hip problem, for which I give her an aspirin every 12 hours, and I believe it helps. Vet said to also give her an antacid with them, and we do. Along with her Proin tablet, since she has incontinence issues. It's her hip that worries me most. Sometimes she trips on the 4 steps up/down the front porch, so we usually take her out back, down the handicap ramp. It's just so long, and it appears sometimes she is not up to walking a lot to go potty. But it's all working okay. I worry about the time when she just cannot get up anymore. She has difficulty walking/getting up one day, then the next day seems so much better! Anyway, we are continually assessing her quality of life, because she is what matters, and we are trying to prepare for the day her quality of life isn't good enough. She'll be 16 in December. She is such a sweetie, I'll post a picture of her at the new house I took a few weeks back.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0830.jpg~original) (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0829.jpg~original)

She kinda looks sad in the pics, but she is actually just squinting from the sun.

Sister, I am thinking of you and Mr. Jenkins, hoping he finds a wonderful forever home soon. I feel like I know him, since I did so many avatars for you using him.

Seahorse, I only planted tomatoes (which have been wonderful, the ones I got before the ground hog family found them. They pick them green and eat them. So do the squirrels. Right now, I have large plants with lots and lots of flowers on them. I really hope I can beat out the critters and get some more tomatoes from them before the end of the season.) and zucchini and yellow squash. Took forever to get female blossoms and finally bear fruit. Not sure what the problem is there. We didn't plant any herbs this year, but will for sure next year. Still learning where the sun hits and for how long on our property.

Here's a good article about adult hula hoops you might be interested in: http://www.canyonhoops.com/Size-and-Weight-Guide-3.html

Seems hula hoops can get a bit pricey. Not the 99 cent versions from our youth.

Beautiful dog -  I just want to wrap my arms her and give her a hug. You really take such good care of her coat :)

My former dog lost the ability to stand up, and I stuck by her through thick and thin.  I even had  the dog in diapers, until she passed away naturally.  The diapers were small, what men wear in the nursing homes, not baby diapers.

Thank-you, for the hula hoop site.  I may need to give in and accept that pushups, are the way to go for upper arms.  I want arms like Popeye's :)

You will have a lot of beautiful fall foliage outside, Brandi, from the list of your trees you gave us. it would be a joy just to wake up in the autumn and greet nature.  I miss those gumballs and buckeyes, just memories of childhood. Toot, Toot.





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: higherhopes on August 13, 2014, 06:54:19 PM
Could someone start  a thread for me for a child missing from my area please.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on August 13, 2014, 10:57:04 PM
Could someone start  a thread for me for a child missing from my area please.

HH - who is the missing child, what is their name?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 20, 2014, 03:45:42 PM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on August 20, 2014, 04:45:24 PM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::

Are you keeping him, Sister??  I vote yes!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2014, 07:07:11 PM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::

Are you keeping him, Sister??  I vote yes!

Me Too !! Cadilac ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2014, 07:10:45 PM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::

Sister, This makes me sad. Poor little guy. Your nephew & his wife sound so selfish.  You, Connie , Mr. Jenkins and Bell are in my prayers ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2014, 07:14:06 PM
Brandi your Brandi looks well loved. She does look so soft and cuddly. Glad everything has worked out on your new home and selling your old home.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2014, 07:16:47 PM
Just a cute story to make you  all smile:

Y'all know my Siberian Husky's name is Cadillac,  aka Caddy, aka The Criminal.

Well I had a houseguest who came with a friend to spend the night.  We had never met.  When she got out of her car, there goes Caddy all over her - jumping and a humping.  It is so embarrassing and exhausting.  I apologized for "Caddy's" behavior.  She laughed and said her daughter had a Siberian Husky as well.

In a few minutes, she pulled up a picture of her daughter's husky on her phone.  The dog was IDENTICAL to The Criminal.  The she says, "meet Cadillac."  I looked at her strangely, because I was sure I had called my mutt Caddy.  I said "what did you say?"  She said " Meet Cadillac - my daughter's dog." 

I then told her that was actually Caddy's name too!

We laughed all night because who in the world would think two identical Siberian Husky's from two different towns would end up with the same name??

Shut the front door!!!

Love to all - Chubbie and the Criminal

Cadilac  I laughed with your story it was funny.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2014, 07:18:14 PM
Hi Sea Horse ::HelloKitty::

Hows your exercise  program going? ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 20, 2014, 07:25:28 PM
Evening Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

It's been a busy summer here. Have had youngest grand son here with us for most of the summer. I think he might have been home about a week all summer. His mom just came & picked him up. He still wasn't ready to go home. But school starts for him Monday.  My grocery bill should drop now. He is at that age when they are constantly hungry and do nothing but eat while they are awake. ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 21, 2014, 08:23:17 AM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::

Are you keeping him, Sister??  I vote yes!

Me Too !! Cadilac ::MonkeyKiss::

We'll see.  Belle has been outstanding!  they slept butt to butt last night on the bed.  Who would have thought?
certainly not me.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 21, 2014, 11:27:21 AM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::

Are you keeping him, Sister??  I vote yes!

Me Too !! Cadilac ::MonkeyKiss::

We'll see.  Belle has been outstanding!  they slept butt to butt last night on the bed.  Who would have thought?
certainly not me.
 ::germanshep::

You have such a good conscience, Sister!  ::MonkeyHeart::

I saw Mr. Jenkins, Halloween costumes :)when I was browsing through Brandi's historical designs.

 Mr. Jenkins is a cutie pie and Belle is a beauty.

We never know how prayers work :)

To give Mr. Jenkins a second chance for a productive life, is admirable, Sister. 




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 04:46:27 PM
So after a lot of BS, etc. I picked up Mr. Jenkins.  It is pitiful.  He has a broken spirit and it is ripping my heart out.  Believe it or not, Belle is doing very well with him.  She wants to play so bad, but it's like he forgot how.  A little time should help this!

 ::germanshep::

Are you keeping him, Sister??  I vote yes!

Me Too !! Cadilac ::MonkeyKiss::

We'll see.  Belle has been outstanding!  they slept butt to butt last night on the bed.  Who would have thought?
certainly not me.
 ::germanshep::

 ::dogwag:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 04:57:56 PM
Morning Monkeys I am so sad ::MonkeyTears:: this morning. As the baby kitty didn't make it. He kept getting weaker and weaker as the night when on. I did everything I could. Poor little thing. I knew the first 24 hours were going to be the hardest for him. It was all just to much for him.  ::MonkeyTears::

I am so sorry. But he died with someone loving him which is more than many animals (and people) get so you get the angel of the day award!  ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 05:21:03 PM
Prayers for all you gals!

We had so much fun at the tournament. I won second in board breaking and weapons and third in forms. It was a long drive home after but the girls did a great job keeping me awake!  We finally got in about 130 am - after a 6 hour drive and a day of competition it was a long day.

My cough is better but not gone - now I have a lymph gland on the back of my head that is swollen and hurts like the devil - hope it is just the infection clearing out.

We need a trophy here.  We have so many talented monkeys.

Congratulations!     ::MonkeyCheer4::

Shame I did not know you were in PA.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 05:23:27 PM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyConfused:: :smt100



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 05:31:14 PM
LOL Brandi - guess summer is getting the best of us. Hope you are loving the new house! Glad to see you are back with us.

It is warm here - finally!  Downside is that the pool pump is BROKEN. Which really sucks since we just put it in last year - for $1000 - and the company can not get a warranty person out until next week. So, being the inventive monkey I am, I hooked an new sump pump that we keep around for a spare to the filter. Looks crazy but at least I can get chemicals in.

You amaze me. 

4Donks, I am in awe of you and worry about you working the way you do, all at the same time.  You rock!

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 05:34:02 PM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 





Don't forget my room!
 "teddybear2::

Glad to hear your Mom is moving close to you!

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 05:37:05 PM
Hi Monkeys!

Brandi - glad to hear you are enjoying your new home.  I enjoy my roses too and always have fresh cut ones in the house when they are in bloom.  Have lost two or three and pondering whether to plant more.  Trying to stay as low maintenance as possible.

Thank you and hello, Can.

We have discovered a lot of flowers and trees on the property, it's been quite fun. There are 7 azalea plants which have finished blooming, but were just gorgeous when in bloom. Then the roses, yellow, red and several shades of pink, still in bloom. We also have a couple of peonies and lots of lilies, that have not bloomed yet. Hostas galore, wild violets and wild strawberries (which I have begun weeding out of the flower beds.) I have planted a couple of vegetable gardens, One tomatoes and the other yellow squash, pumpkins and watermelon. I am sure I have left out some flowers. Oh yes, tulips and daffodils, which have come and gone for the season, and crocuses.

Last night, we discovered that some of my favorite trees here (they look Asian and have dark purplish leaves) have lots of fruit on them! After some sleuthing, we have realized that they are cherry plums! And they are from Asia. Most people make jam with them, but they are used for fresh eating and pies and tarts, etc. I may try to give them away so they don't go to waste, as we could not possibly eat all of them (they are not quite ripe yet) and we don't eat sugar, which we'd have to use to make jam and pies. But what a fun find!

I, too bring in fresh flowers and greenery all the time. I have vases in the bathroom, the mantle, the office, the kitchen and the back porch with fresh greenery all the time. Makes me very happy. ;-)

I wish you well during your renovation. I hope everything goes on schedule. Also, great news about your mother's new location near you. That's great!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Your new home and garden sound delightful.  Congratulations!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 05:40:34 PM
Your new place sounds like a slice of heaven, Brandi.   ::MonkeyCool::  You've got some very lovely plants and flowers.
 I wish I were able to grow peonies and azaleas in my yard. When I bought my property, it wasn't fenced and the deer would eat everything and anything. There is no such thing as deer proof.  It's more like deer resistant, but even then, they will take a taste.  They even bit the mountain laurel and the blooms off the red yucca.  The only things they don't try to eat is rosemary, so I used it as a decorative shrub.   I fenced part of the yard and am growing iris, daffodils, lillys and veggies in the garden. They can't get at the pots of herbs and succulents now.   I did get a surprise this year when the holly hocks I planted four years ago, cut back and gave up on finally took off and bloomed!  

Thank you for sharing.   I love to hear about folks gardens.    ::buzzbee3::






What about marigolds?  What about lavender,  that looks a lot like rosemary and is quite pungent, too.

 ::stpats::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 06:16:29 PM

Hi beautiful Green Eyes!

 "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 22, 2014, 06:18:40 PM
Hi everybody! Hope everyone is doing well!
Life is good!
Will check in again soon. Xoxo

Hi Cookie, Brandi, and good monkeys!

Life is good! 

It only takes a teaspoon of courage, to get through the day.  Sing a song, hum a tune, and keep marching forward.

Toot, Toot :)

I think I'm all out. Have to go shopping.  Where do you get these?

 ::MonkeyCool::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 23, 2014, 08:09:12 AM
Bearly,

 "teddybear2::

so good to see you again!

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 23, 2014, 08:11:06 AM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyConfused:: :smt100



the nursing home called at 2 this morning.  Taking Connie to the hospital -- throwing up for 2 days.

 ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 23, 2014, 10:32:52 AM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyConfused:: :smt100



the nursing home called at 2 this morning.  Taking Connie to the hospital -- throwing up for 2 days.

 ::MonkeyTears::

So sorry to hear this Sister. Prayers for you all. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 23, 2014, 10:34:35 AM

Hi beautiful Green Eyes!

 "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Good to see you Miss Bearly ::MonkeyHeart::  How's Cubby Bear doing? Don't stay away so long  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on August 23, 2014, 02:56:13 PM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyConfused:: :smt100



the nursing home called at 2 this morning.  Taking Connie to the hospital -- throwing up for 2 days.

 ::MonkeyTears::

I'm so sorry to hear Connie is not feeling well.  At least the nursing home is doing the right thing.  She probably needs to be on IV's for a while to keep her hydration.

{{hugs}}


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 23, 2014, 04:00:07 PM
Bearly,

 "teddybear2::

so good to see you again!

 ::germanshep::


You too, Sister!

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 23, 2014, 04:03:38 PM
Will be glad when things get back to normal -- WTH is that?
 ::MonkeyDevil::

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyConfused:: :smt100



the nursing home called at 2 this morning.  Taking Connie to the hospital -- throwing up for 2 days.

 ::MonkeyTears::

Oh Sister, I hear you!  I have been juggling Mom and Dad, Mom 8 times, Dad twice.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 23, 2014, 04:04:54 PM

Hi beautiful Green Eyes!

 "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Good to see you Miss Bearly ::MonkeyHeart::  How's Cubby Bear doing? Don't stay away so long  ::MonkeyKiss::

He is good.  I have not stayed away on purpose.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 23, 2014, 05:31:31 PM

Hi beautiful Green Eyes!

 "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Good to see you Miss Bearly ::MonkeyHeart::  How's Cubby Bear doing? Don't stay away so long  ::MonkeyKiss::

He is good.  I have not stayed away on purpose.




I know Miss Bearly ::MonkeyKiss::  Real life has been over flowing for many this year.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 25, 2014, 11:08:04 AM
Yikes am waiting on a plumber this morning. Went to do a load of wash last night. When the washer started emptying ended up with water in both bath tubs and shower and toilets. It all had drained out bye this morning. But nasty stuff left behind. Trying to find a plumber that is good and not cost an arm & leg this morning. Found one close and they will be out between 11 and 1. Hoping it's nothing big. Guess we shall see.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on August 25, 2014, 12:38:23 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0562.png~original)

Please remember Brandi with love and fondness today. She was such a sweet soul. Made everyone's life she touched better. We were so lucky to have had her with us for 15 years.

Her health declined very rapidly this weekend, and we took her to the vet this morning to help her on her journey. Hubby and I were with her all the way, and I know she knew we were there. It went as best as it could, and I know she made it as easy on us as she could. She had that kind of spirit. Just the best.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on August 25, 2014, 01:29:24 PM
Oh Brandi - hugs to you and your hubby.  What a sweet picture of Brandi.  I know she will be missed but I also am glad you had her to take care of for so long.

Condolences -

Cad  and Chubbie


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 25, 2014, 02:10:35 PM
Oh Brandi I am so sorry to hear about your sweet fur baby Brandi.  I understand how had it is to lose our fur babies. She will be with you always as you carry her memory in your heart. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on August 25, 2014, 03:56:39 PM
Brandi - I am so sorry. Prayers to you!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 25, 2014, 04:59:31 PM

Hi beautiful Green Eyes!

 "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Good to see you Miss Bearly ::MonkeyHeart::  How's Cubby Bear doing? Don't stay away so long  ::MonkeyKiss::

He is good.  I have not stayed away on purpose.




I know Miss Bearly ::MonkeyKiss::  Real life has been over flowing for many this year.  ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::rhino:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on August 25, 2014, 05:01:59 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0562.png~original)

Please remember Brandi with love and fondness today. She was such a sweet soul. Made everyone's life she touched better. We were so lucky to have had her with us for 15 years.

Her health declined very rapidly this weekend, and we took her to the vet this morning to help her on her journey. Hubby and I were with her all the way, and I know she knew we were there. It went as best as it could, and I know she made it as easy on us as she could. She had that kind of spirit. Just the best.

I am so very sorry, Brandi.  My heart goes out to you.

 ::MonkeyTears::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on August 25, 2014, 05:18:47 PM
Brandi - I'm so sorry, I know how hard it is.  {{hugs}}


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 25, 2014, 05:41:07 PM
The plumber came. Got the clogged pipe cleaned out. Got everything bleached and cleaned. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. But more that it should be for a 15 minutes worth of work. He was here 30 minutes from the time he knocked on the door to the time he backed out of the drive. Seems some one put some sanitizing wipes down the toilet. Of course that not me ghost had to have done it. Because no one in the house did it. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on August 25, 2014, 10:14:52 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0562.png~original)

Please remember Brandi with love and fondness today. She was such a sweet soul. Made everyone's life she touched better. We were so lucky to have had her with us for 15 years.

Her health declined very rapidly this weekend, and we took her to the vet this morning to help her on her journey. Hubby and I were with her all the way, and I know she knew we were there. It went as best as it could, and I know she made it as easy on us as she could. She had that kind of spirit. Just the best.

I'm so sorry to hear of Brandi's passing.  Thank you for sharing her beautiful photo.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on August 26, 2014, 08:25:26 AM
The plumber came. Got the clogged pipe cleaned out. Got everything bleached and cleaned. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. But more that it should be for a 15 minutes worth of work. He was here 30 minutes from the time he knocked on the door to the time he backed out of the drive. Seems some one put some sanitizing wipes down the toilet. Of course that not me ghost had to have done it. Because no one in the house did it. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Glad it wasn't too terribly serious!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 26, 2014, 08:39:36 AM
The plumber came. Got the clogged pipe cleaned out. Got everything bleached and cleaned. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. But more that it should be for a 15 minutes worth of work. He was here 30 minutes from the time he knocked on the door to the time he backed out of the drive. Seems some one put some sanitizing wipes down the toilet. Of course that not me ghost had to have done it. Because no one in the house did it. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Glad it wasn't too terribly serious!

Thank you Cadilac ::MonkeyKiss:: I am too!  Just glad it was the bathroom closets to the clean out drain and not the one on the other end of the house. ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on August 26, 2014, 11:47:11 AM
Oh Brandi - hugs to you and your hubby.  What a sweet picture of Brandi.  I know she will be missed but I also am glad you had her to take care of for so long.

Condolences -

Cad  and Chubbie

Brandi,
I am sorry to hear about your friend.  You were such a good friend to her, stood by her when needed you.  I hope to God, we will all get to Heaven and see our furry pals waiting for us.

 Sniff, Sniff.
Seahorse


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on August 26, 2014, 07:21:22 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show tonight at 9pm ET

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer082614_zps1cb9243e.jpg)

Click on the link below to listen:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/IMG_0562.png~original)

Please remember Brandi with love and fondness today. She was such a sweet soul. Made everyone's life she touched better. We were so lucky to have had her with us for 15 years.

Her health declined very rapidly this weekend, and we took her to the vet this morning to help her on her journey. Hubby and I were with her all the way, and I know she knew we were there. It went as best as it could, and I know she made it as easy on us as she could. She had that kind of spirit. Just the best.

I am so sorry.  The depth of your pain is vast, yet I know you find solace in knowing how wonderful your and her lives were enriched by each other's presence (and hubby too).
I strongly believe we will see our furbabies again -- what a fun time we all will have.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on August 28, 2014, 08:20:34 AM
Good morning - My sister finally is getting out of her failing school district and moving to a teaching position in a great district! Yea!!!!! Prayers for an easy transition would be appriciated!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on August 28, 2014, 02:47:57 PM
Good morning - My sister finally is getting out of her failing school district and moving to a teaching position in a great district! Yea!!!!! Prayers for an easy transition would be appriciated!


That's wonderful news TBM. Prayers for your sister.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on August 29, 2014, 07:36:10 AM
Good morning - My sister finally is getting out of her failing school district and moving to a teaching position in a great district! Yea!!!!! Prayers for an easy transition would be appriciated!

that is assuredly delightful news!  Lots of rejoicing prayers for an easy transition.

 ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on September 01, 2014, 07:28:56 AM
 ::monkeyflag3:: Happy Labor Day!   ::monkeyflag3::

Be safe and stay cool!

 ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on September 01, 2014, 08:07:36 AM
Brandi you were indeed fortunate to have your lovely Brandi with you for fifteen years.
I think she extended her life span.  Likely due to the wonderful care she had from her human family.
She stayed with you long enough to be a presence in your new home and grounds.
So sorry for the sadness and grieving you and your family are feeling.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on September 01, 2014, 08:11:07 AM
::monkeyflag3:: Happy Labor Day!   ::monkeyflag3::

Be safe and stay cool!

 ::monkeyflag3::

...a d to you, Sister!   ::monkeyflag3:: ::canadaflag2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on September 01, 2014, 09:25:29 AM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 





Don't forget my room!
 "teddybear2::

Glad to hear your Mom is moving close to you!

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::



Lovely to see you again Bearly.  You've had your hands full with the hospitalisations of your parents.  I hope their health has improved.

It's great having my Mom living so close.  Her husband is also nearby. 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 01, 2014, 07:08:56 PM
So nice to sees you can.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Glad to hear you are enjoying having your mom close.  ::MonkeyDance:: Hope everything is going well for you and the family.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on September 07, 2014, 09:10:55 PM
So nice to sees you can.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Glad to hear you are enjoying having your mom close.  ::MonkeyDance:: Hope everything is going well for you and the family.

always nice to see you too GE. 

mom's severe leg and hip pain stopped about a week ago and she no longer requires Tylenol 2 w/codeine for the severe pain and her gait and mobility have improved.

thankfully she has two new doctors nearby who have given her a complete work up.  we learned this week from the cat scan of her spine that she has stenosis of the spine.
whatever nerve was compressed is obviously not any longer.  it's nice to have an answer and she accepts that if it recurs she will have to answer to it with pain management.  For now, and hopefully for a long time, she is enjoying being pain free and taking Tylenol for arthritis for her hip discomfort only.

I'm tickled pink with her new doctors.  I believe the one she had for many years before she moved to this area became complacent. 

Saw my daughter, sil and grands over labour day.  The kids had a marvellous time picking our pears.  They love to climb our trees. 

Hope all is well with you and your family.  XOXO

 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on September 08, 2014, 11:55:17 AM
Brandy...very sorry to here that Brandy went over the rainbow bridge. It is difficult ....
Sigh....hugs to u.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on September 09, 2014, 08:08:16 PM
DON'T MISS THE DANA PRETZER SHOW TONIGHT AT 9PM ET:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/pretzer090914_zps8e8f32c6.jpg)

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN:


http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 10, 2014, 08:59:44 AM
So nice to sees you can.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Glad to hear you are enjoying having your mom close.  ::MonkeyDance:: Hope everything is going well for you and the family.

always nice to see you too GE. 

mom's severe leg and hip pain stopped about a week ago and she no longer requires Tylenol 2 w/codeine for the severe pain and her gait and mobility have improved.

thankfully she has two new doctors nearby who have given her a complete work up.  we learned this week from the cat scan of her spine that she has stenosis of the spine.
whatever nerve was compressed is obviously not any longer.  it's nice to have an answer and she accepts that if it recurs she will have to answer to it with pain management.  For now, and hopefully for a long time, she is enjoying being pain free and taking Tylenol for arthritis for her hip discomfort only.

I'm tickled pink with her new doctors.  I believe the one she had for many years before she moved to this area became complacent. 

Saw my daughter, sil and grands over labour day.  The kids had a marvellous time picking our pears.  They love to climb our trees. 

Hope all is well with you and your family.  XOXO

 

Glad to hear your mom is doing better. Having doctors you like is a big plus.

Sounds like you had a wonderful labour day with the family. I think kids and trees go hand & hand.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

We are doing well. Very quiet here since grand son went home because school started.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Prayers for you and the family


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 10, 2014, 12:04:29 PM
I want to thank each and every one of you for expressing your kind words to me regarding Brandi's passing.

Although I knew her time was coming, as she was 15 years old, knowing that, and trying to prepare in my mind for the time, really didn't help. We were so close and everything I did this past year at least, involved her. Everything. So, emotionally, it was devastating to me. Still is. I miss her like crazy. I am trying to focus on all the wonderful times we had, but of course, that makes me sad thinking that I miss those times. I am sure that time will help me, but I wasn't prepared for this much pain in losing her.

Your condolences meant a lot and I thank you all for showing me that you care. You're a great group of supportive people.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on September 10, 2014, 02:43:44 PM
I want to thank each and every one of you for expressing your kind words to me regarding Brandi's passing.

Although I knew her time was coming, as she was 15 years old, knowing that, and trying to prepare in my mind for the time, really didn't help. We were so close and everything I did this past year at least, involved her. Everything. So, emotionally, it was devastating to me. Still is. I miss her like crazy. I am trying to focus on all the wonderful times we had, but of course, that makes me sad thinking that I miss those times. I am sure that time will help me, but I wasn't prepared for this much pain in losing her.

Your condolences meant a lot and I thank you all for showing me that you care. You're a great group of supportive people.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

Caddy and Chubbie


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 10, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
I want to thank each and every one of you for expressing your kind words to me regarding Brandi's passing.

Although I knew her time was coming, as she was 15 years old, knowing that, and trying to prepare in my mind for the time, really didn't help. We were so close and everything I did this past year at least, involved her. Everything. So, emotionally, it was devastating to me. Still is. I miss her like crazy. I am trying to focus on all the wonderful times we had, but of course, that makes me sad thinking that I miss those times. I am sure that time will help me, but I wasn't prepared for this much pain in losing her.

Your condolences meant a lot and I thank you all for showing me that you care. You're a great group of supportive people.

 ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 11, 2014, 01:54:20 AM
Joy, joy!  We are moving my Mom to my area at the end of the month.  She is so happy and I'll be less than five minutes away.

I'll be travelling down tomorrow to have her car certified and ready to sell.  She has decided at age 93, she doesn't want to drive anymore!

Kitchen and bathroom renovations starting on June 23rd.  Kitchen first.  We'll be camping out in our downstairs basement with a hot plate and microwave for a few weeks.  Had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we started and wish I hadn't delayed so long.  The older one becomes the more stressful these things are.
It will all be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. 





Don't forget my room!
 "teddybear2::

Glad to hear your Mom is moving close to you!

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::



Lovely to see you again Bearly.  You've had your hands full with the hospitalisations of your parents.  I hope their health has improved.

It's great having my Mom living so close.  Her husband is also nearby. 



They both have to go in for surgery this month.

Cubby loves his classroom this year.  He gets up each morning and gets ready with no problems!

Glad everyone is so close to you, now.  It makes a big difference.

My son got married this weekend to the loveliest woman.  (No, not Cubby)



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 11, 2014, 01:56:22 AM
So nice to sees you can.  ::MonkeyKiss:: Glad to hear you are enjoying having your mom close.  ::MonkeyDance:: Hope everything is going well for you and the family.

always nice to see you too GE. 

mom's severe leg and hip pain stopped about a week ago and she no longer requires Tylenol 2 w/codeine for the severe pain and her gait and mobility have improved.

thankfully she has two new doctors nearby who have given her a complete work up.  we learned this week from the cat scan of her spine that she has stenosis of the spine.
whatever nerve was compressed is obviously not any longer.  it's nice to have an answer and she accepts that if it recurs she will have to answer to it with pain management.  For now, and hopefully for a long time, she is enjoying being pain free and taking Tylenol for arthritis for her hip discomfort only.

I'm tickled pink with her new doctors.  I believe the one she had for many years before she moved to this area became complacent. 

Saw my daughter, sil and grands over labour day.  The kids had a marvellous time picking our pears.  They love to climb our trees. 

Hope all is well with you and your family.  XOXO

 

 ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 11, 2014, 02:00:40 AM
I want to thank each and every one of you for expressing your kind words to me regarding Brandi's passing.

Although I knew her time was coming, as she was 15 years old, knowing that, and trying to prepare in my mind for the time, really didn't help. We were so close and everything I did this past year at least, involved her. Everything. So, emotionally, it was devastating to me. Still is. I miss her like crazy. I am trying to focus on all the wonderful times we had, but of course, that makes me sad thinking that I miss those times. I am sure that time will help me, but I wasn't prepared for this much pain in losing her.

Your condolences meant a lot and I thank you all for showing me that you care. You're a great group of supportive people.

Again, I am so very sorry, Brandi.  It does get easier with time, but we never truly stop missing our fur babies.

 :smt056



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 11, 2014, 02:02:22 AM
Hi Miss Bearly ::MonkeyKiss::  Prayers for your parents. Congratulations on your sons wedding ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on September 11, 2014, 02:11:31 AM
Good morning - My sister finally is getting out of her failing school district and moving to a teaching position in a great district! Yea!!!!! Prayers for an easy transition would be appriciated!

that is assuredly delightful news!  Lots of rejoicing prayers for an easy transition.

 ::MonkeyKiss::

 ::rhino::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 12, 2014, 01:15:08 AM
So I was wondering if any of you monkeys have a septic system or have lived in a home with one.

Our new house has public water but not public sewer hookup, instead we have a septic system.

I have read so much about what not to allow into the system, such as antibiotic soaps, bleach, any toxic chemicals, grease, etc. We don't have a garbage disposal (that's good) and I only run the dishwasher a couple of times a week, when it is full.

I try to conserve water around the house all the time, since they say you don't want to overload the system with too much water at one time. (Whatever too much water is!) So I only do one load of laundry in a day's time, which I guess is good, cause it makes me keep up with it! Hubby takes 20-30 minute showers daily, which I think is excessive, so I take very short ones.

I found out from the previous owner the general vicinity of the septic system and when it was last pumped out, but I have no idea how big the tank is. The home is a 4-bedroom, so I guess the tank was designed for at least 4 people's use. ?

I feel like I am under the gun and constantly worrying about how much water we are using during a day's time and it's uncomfortable. I am thinking maybe I am over-anxious about this and should relax a bit and just use water as I need it without trying to hard so conserve.

Oh, and every 4-6 weeks or so, we use Rid-X. I know its use in controversial, but the previous owner used it at about the same frequency when she lived here.

Anyone have any tips for me about septic tanks and living with one?



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on September 12, 2014, 06:39:19 AM
Brandi - I have had a septic since I was born. We currently have one. The size of the the tank size is not the big thing. The size of the drainage field is the issue. Did the old owners let you know where it is? What a drainage field does is take the water and liquid from the tank and distribute it out to the ground. The tank itself only holds a small amount of liquid and mostly solids. (gross, I know!)   if your drainage field is working well, it is hard to overload the system. What would happen is that the tank would fill and slowly let the water out to the field. No big deal. Our tanks get pumped (depending on use) about every 8 to 15 years (more if you have a HUGE family or make a lot of solid waste.)  You will know when it is getting close to time to pump when the drains start slowing down. I know you see all the ads on tv about how bad a failure is. True they are bad but they are rare. I am 47 and the only failure I saw was a pipe that got broken when someone drove over it. As for Ridex, not a bad product, but I have always used blocks of yeast. I personally do not worry about what I put down (within reason of course - I would not put nuclear waste down!  LOL) but use antibiotic soap and bleach. I often do four loads of laundry a day and run the dishwasher and shower all of us and never have an issue.

Hope this helps!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on September 12, 2014, 07:52:25 AM
Brandi - I have had a septic since I was born. We currently have one. The size of the the tank size is not the big thing. The size of the drainage field is the issue. Did the old owners let you know where it is? What a drainage field does is take the water and liquid from the tank and distribute it out to the ground. The tank itself only holds a small amount of liquid and mostly solids. (gross, I know!)   if your drainage field is working well, it is hard to overload the system. What would happen is that the tank would fill and slowly let the water out to the field. No big deal. Our tanks get pumped (depending on use) about every 8 to 15 years (more if you have a HUGE family or make a lot of solid waste.)  You will know when it is getting close to time to pump when the drains start slowing down. I know you see all the ads on tv about how bad a failure is. True they are bad but they are rare. I am 47 and the only failure I saw was a pipe that got broken when someone drove over it. As for Ridex, not a bad product, but I have always used blocks of yeast. I personally do not worry about what I put down (within reason of course - I would not put nuclear waste down!  LOL) but use antibiotic soap and bleach. I often do four loads of laundry a day and run the dishwasher and shower all of us and never have an issue.

Hope this helps!

I agree with TBM.  Do you know the last time it was pumped?  I would try and find out.
Here at the parsonage, they put a new one in last year.  Probably had not been pumped in over 20 years, but the house is in a flood plain, so there was money for a new tank and one of the parishioners did the other work for free.
My friend Dennis has an older one and he has his pumped every 5 years.  Much cheaper than putting in a new system.
What TBM wrote about the drainage field is important.  If you decide to have yours pumped, that person may be able to help you figure out the drain field.

 ::germanshep::

On another note, I still grieve over all of my dogs -- and I have had many over the years.  It took me some time to want another dog -- Belle -- but I am so glad I have her and now Mr. Jenkins too.  They have become fast friends.  Jenkins had to have a fatty tumor cut off his back and 4 teeth extracted yesterday.  Belle has been mothering him so much.  She even went and got his favorite toy last night and brought it up on the bed for him.
I understand your pain and loneliness.

 ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on September 12, 2014, 10:46:26 AM
So I was wondering if any of you monkeys have a septic system or have lived in a home with one.

Our new house has public water but not public sewer hookup, instead we have a septic system.

I have read so much about what not to allow into the system, such as antibiotic soaps, bleach, any toxic chemicals, grease, etc. We don't have a garbage disposal (that's good) and I only run the dishwasher a couple of times a week, when it is full.

I try to conserve water around the house all the time, since they say you don't want to overload the system with too much water at one time. (Whatever too much water is!) So I only do one load of laundry in a day's time, which I guess is good, cause it makes me keep up with it! Hubby takes 20-30 minute showers daily, which I think is excessive, so I take very short ones.

I found out from the previous owner the general vicinity of the septic system and when it was last pumped out, but I have no idea how big the tank is. The home is a 4-bedroom, so I guess the tank was designed for at least 4 people's use. ?

I feel like I am under the gun and constantly worrying about how much water we are using during a day's time and it's uncomfortable. I am thinking maybe I am over-anxious about this and should relax a bit and just use water as I need it without trying to hard so conserve.

Oh, and every 4-6 weeks or so, we use Rid-X. I know its use in controversial, but the previous owner used it at about the same frequency when she lived here.

Anyone have any tips for me about septic tanks and living with one?


Also Brandi, we have our laundry water run off  separate from the Septic which I know a lot of homes are set up this way.

  I also use Yeast packs, was told by a couple of plumbers its the best and a lot less costly.   We've been here over 9 years and didn't even know where the tank was. 

 Had a broken pipe leading to tank so found out the expensive way. 

Had the tank pumped and he said we still had a ways to go, as we had a good leech system and was all solid waste, so wouldn't be too concerned about water usage, toilet paper and all that goes with it is what fills it up! 

 The yeast will pretty well munch it up............Also was told curdled milk and yogurt are another good source that helps degrade it.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 12, 2014, 09:30:56 PM
Thanks for all of your pointers about septic systems.

I have no idea about the size of the drain field. But the gal who lived here previously told me the name of the service she used to pump out the tank, so when they come out here, I'll inquire. The tank was last pumped out in May 2011 and is scheduled to be pumped again in May 2016. Our county now requires that all septic systems be pumped every 5 years.

I guess I'll just try to relax and use water as I need it and not worry so much.

I do enjoy the fact that we only have to pay for water, not sewer. Sewer charges are higher than water, by far here. We get charged every two months for water, and our bills have averaged $30.00 for two months' usage ;-)

Sister, that is so touching about Belle being so kind to Mr. Jenkins! Made me tear up, but in a good way. Dogs are just so darned sweet. BTW, Brandi was prone to fatty growths, had a few in her lifetime. One was near her collar area on her upper back, started out small, got bigger, then eventually kinda disappeared, but there was still a little nub where it had been that remained. The vet was never too worried about the growths, since Brandi was prone to them, although we did keep en eye out on them. I suspect Mr. Jenkins may be the same. Hope he is feeling better after his surgery. How old is he? Somehow I thought he was pretty young, but if he is having teeth extracted, I suspect he is a bit older than I imagined.

I am so very happy Mr. Jenkins has found a place in your heart and home. And Belle's too!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on September 13, 2014, 05:31:24 AM



Sister you spread sunshine everywhere even with the animal kingdom.  I credit your goodness and  patience with giving Mr. Jenkins a chance, and by giving Belle, a buddy.

I thought it was a good omen (and still is) when I saw Mr. Jenkin's, halloween, avatar, on Brandi's, breathtaking, backlog of past
avatars.

I found a beautiful avatar from 2011 and it is like finding a new pair of shoes, only better.


Brandi:  Try taking a Calgon bath.   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: darla on September 15, 2014, 01:57:24 PM
Hello Monkey friends, I have missed you guys so much. Life has taken it's toll on us again this summer. I posted an update in the thread I started about my sons shooting about my sweet Chandler. He has had a really bad time and needs all the prayers he can get.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 16, 2014, 09:02:43 AM
Hello Monkey friends, I have missed you guys so much. Life has taken it's toll on us again this summer. I posted an update in the thread I started about my sons shooting about my sweet Chandler. He has had a really bad time and needs all the prayers he can get.

Darla,

Prayers for you & the family ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 16, 2014, 01:07:24 PM
Hello Monkey friends, I have missed you guys so much. Life has taken it's toll on us again this summer. I posted an update in the thread I started about my sons shooting about my sweet Chandler. He has had a really bad time and needs all the prayers he can get.

Sending thoughts and good wishes for Chandler and the family.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 16, 2014, 07:08:05 PM
How are you doing Brandi?    ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 17, 2014, 02:10:36 PM
How are you doing Brandi?    ::MonkeyHeart::

Doing well, thanks, Green Eyes. Just got a new mattress and box spring delivered today. Ours needed replacing. Bought it online from SamsClub. The guys delivered it and I noticed a tear on the corner side of the mattress. :-(  The delivery people said to contact Sams, and they'd send a new one, then the guys would deliver it and remove this one. *sigh*

Also have been negotiating with the county for an easement they are requesting to put in a new waterline out by the street. They sent an agreement originally months ago, giving us no rights and only paying $1. to us. hahaha.

Then the right of way guy from the county showed up about a month ago, checking out the area, and I spoke with him. He emailed me a proposal for ~$1300 payment for the easement.

Never dealt with easement issues before, but talked to my realtor and did a lot of research about them. It's sad because they are planning on removing 5 of our trees! (One for the permanent easement and 4 that line our driveway for the temporary construction easement!) I am requesting that they reevaluate their need to remove the 4 mature cedars and pines that line the drive, and if they cannot save them, we are requesting much more money. They also will be digging up a considerable amount of our blacktop driveway. Our driveway from the street to the house is about 400 feet and lined all the way by pine and cedar trees. It is quite beautiful. Removing the 4 at the street will make our driveway much more visible and people will notice that there is a house back here. I really like that most people do not even know there is a house here! Makes me feel more secure.

So we will be losing a lot, in my mind.

So that, and doing ex-neighbor Ray's grocery shopping, making up his 2 daily pill cups, ordering his medications, scheduling his VA doctor appointments (he has 5 scheduled between now and the end of October) and trying to manage my own life and home has been keeping me busy.

No complaints, except I miss Brandi. (I know, I'll stop whining about her soon, I promise.)

How have you been managing with the grand kids back in school? Finding plenty of things to fill your time with?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 17, 2014, 02:37:50 PM
How are you doing Brandi?    ::MonkeyHeart::

Doing well, thanks, Green Eyes. Just got a new mattress and box spring delivered today. Ours needed replacing. Bought it online from SamsClub. The guys delivered it and I noticed a tear on the corner side of the mattress. :-(  The delivery people said to contact Sams, and they'd send a new one, then the guys would deliver it and remove this one. *sigh*

Also have been negotiating with the county for an easement they are requesting to put in a new waterline out by the street. They sent an agreement originally months ago, giving us no rights and only paying $1. to us. hahaha.

Then the right of way guy from the county showed up about a month ago, checking out the area, and I spoke with him. He emailed me a proposal for ~$1300 payment for the easement.

Never dealt with easement issues before, but talked to my realtor and did a lot of research about them. It's sad because they are planning on removing 5 of our trees! (One for the permanent easement and 4 that line our driveway for the temporary construction easement!) I am requesting that they reevaluate their need to remove the 4 mature cedars and pines that line the drive, and if they cannot save them, we are requesting much more money. They also will be digging up a considerable amount of our blacktop driveway. Our driveway from the street to the house is about 400 feet and lined all the way by pine and cedar trees. It is quite beautiful. Removing the 4 at the street will make our driveway much more visible and people will notice that there is a house back here. I really like that most people do not even know there is a house here! Makes me feel more secure.

So we will be losing a lot, in my mind.

So that, and doing ex-neighbor Ray's grocery shopping, making up his 2 daily pill cups, ordering his medications, scheduling his VA doctor appointments (he has 5 scheduled between now and the end of October) and trying to manage my own life and home has been keeping me busy.

No complaints, except I miss Brandi. (I know, I'll stop whining about her soon, I promise.)

How have you been managing with the grand kids back in school? Finding plenty of things to fill your time with?

Sounds like you have been busy. Hope they can save your trees.  When we bought here there is an 8 foot easement in front and 3 foot easement on the other 3 sides.  Have no idea why the sides and back easement. We live in a rural area. There are no sewers or street lights.  Go figure.

What an Angel you are helping your old neighbor. I am sure you miss your Brandi. It takes time. ::MonkeyKiss::

I think I slept a couple days after grandson left.  Have lots to projects on my to do list. Not that I have done many of them. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Stay busy messing around in the house. I have found it takes me longer to get things done. I don't know if it's because I am moving slower or if it's because I don't have a set schedule any more.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on September 21, 2014, 09:41:27 AM
Brandi

So sorry for your loss.
I have a double septic system..one for the washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen sink the other for the bathrooms. Have never had them pumped and don't put anything to aid them.

Sister

Welcome to the pleasures of a multi-dog household.........ENJOY

Green Eyes

Takes me longer to get things done around here too.
Had a fall about a month ago but had the sense to break my fall with my face and saved my hips and wrists from fractures. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Broke some facial bones and was black and blue forever but am almost human looking again. Glad it happened on cement and not while I was mucking out the barn. ::donkey3::




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on September 21, 2014, 09:49:26 AM
Hi 4Donks! ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 21, 2014, 01:35:18 PM
Brandi

So sorry for your loss.
I have a double septic system..one for the washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen sink the other for the bathrooms. Have never had them pumped and don't put anything to aid them.

Sister

Welcome to the pleasures of a multi-dog household.........ENJOY

Green Eyes

Takes me longer to get things done around here too.
Had a fall about a month ago but had the sense to break my fall with my face and saved my hips and wrists from fractures. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Broke some facial bones and was black and blue forever but am almost human looking again. Glad it happened on cement and not while I was mucking out the barn. ::donkey3::




4 Donks!

Been thinking of you and missing you. A little concerned, and I see I had right to be.

Man o man, you had a face plant! So sorry to hear that! On cement too. Oh good grief! broken facial bones? Must have been quite painful. So terribly sorry this happened to you. Glad to hear you are healing well. And that you did not break a hip or leg or arm or shoulder or bones needed for mobility.

Wish we had a grey water system so the water from our washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen sink (and maybe bathtub water) did not have to go into the septic system. I am relaxing a bit about water usage and not worrying about it so much. Well, working on doing so ;-)

Thanks for your condolences. We went to a house yesterday we found on Craigslist where a woman was giving away an extra set of fireplace tools (they are perfect size and design for our fireplace!) and she had a black lab rescue and I spent at least a half an hour petting/scratching/loving on her. (the dog, not the woman, LOL) So sweet and it felt so good relating to a dog. Maybe it won't be too long before we add another rescue to our home. She got her rescue through an organization near here that has many up for adoption and I looked through their adoptables yesterday when we got home and there was a brother/sister german shepard/lab retriever mix who have been together all their lives needing a home. We have the outdoor space for sure for them, but probably not the indoor space. The smaller female was 44 lbs. and the brother looked almost twice her size. Wish we could give them a home. It's so hard for me to look at adoptable dogs and choosing one. Makes me sad for the ones I don't choose. They all need homes! *sigh*

So glad to hear from you, 4 Donks. Again, so sorry you had a fall and hurt yourself so badly.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 22, 2014, 03:04:33 PM
Brandi

So sorry for your loss.
I have a double septic system..one for the washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen sink the other for the bathrooms. Have never had them pumped and don't put anything to aid them.

Sister

Welcome to the pleasures of a multi-dog household.........ENJOY

Green Eyes

Takes me longer to get things done around here too.
Had a fall about a month ago but had the sense to break my fall with my face and saved my hips and wrists from fractures. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Broke some facial bones and was black and blue forever but am almost human looking again. Glad it happened on cement and not while I was mucking out the barn. ::donkey3::




4Donks  So sorry to hear about your fall. Prayers for a fast  recovery. Not sure about rather having it on the concert, instead of mucking out the barn.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Glad you are doing better.  ::MonkeyKiss:: 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 22, 2014, 03:06:45 PM
Hi 4Donks! ::HelloKitty::


Hi cadillac ::HelloKitty::

How are you & the fur babies doing?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on September 22, 2014, 07:25:12 PM
Hi 4Donks! ::HelloKitty::


Hi cadillac ::HelloKitty::

How are you & the fur babies doing?

Hi GE!

Thanks for asking. The mutts are fine but digging in the yard. So hubs planted new sod where they dig and they began digging up the sod.  So he has placed chicken wire with stakes over the new sod.  They are trying to figure out how to dig on top of that!!  He is furious.

Bittersweet...both hubs' and my parents are dealing with aging issues.  They are 87, 89, 91 and 94.

It is a struggle to figure out day to day what to do, how to interact, etc.  Struggles lots of monks have and are going  through.

You are sweet to ask! ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 23, 2014, 04:35:47 PM
Hi 4Donks! ::HelloKitty::


Hi cadillac ::HelloKitty::

How are you & the fur babies doing?

Hi GE!

Thanks for asking. The mutts are fine but digging in the yard. So hubs planted new sod where they dig and they began digging up the sod.  So he has placed chicken wire with stakes over the new sod.  They are trying to figure out how to dig on top of that!!  He is furious.

Bittersweet...both hubs' and my parents are dealing with aging issues.  They are 87, 89, 91 and 94.

It is a struggle to figure out day to day what to do, how to interact, etc.  Struggles lots of monks have and are going  through.

You are sweet to ask! ::MonkeyKiss::

Cadillac Our fur babies do know how to rattle our cages don't they?  When son was here with his two fur babies last year. They had so much fun digging. Trying to get under the fence.   ::MonkeyHaHa::  Hopefully this too shall pass.

Sorry to hear about your parents. It is so had when our parents get on in years, and we become the care givers for them instead of them being our care givers. You are so blessed to have them all still with you. Mine have been gone for years and hubs lost his dad 7 years ago. His mom is 95 and still going strong. Bless her heart.   ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on September 23, 2014, 06:26:47 PM
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Click on the link below to listen:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on September 25, 2014, 08:07:27 PM
Hello Monkeys!  Been a bit crazy here but I read all of your posts and think of all of you often. School is back in full swing and all the activities that go with it.

I would ask for some prayers - my hubs went in today for a routine screening colonoscopy, and the doctor found several "flat polyps" that he was concerned enough about to not only spend over an hour removing, but actually tattooed his colon for locating them in the next colonoscopy. I am sure the pathology will be fine but I am worried. His sister died from colon cancer so I know it is a possibility it will not be. I am a bit scared. Prayers please!  Love you all!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 26, 2014, 01:06:10 AM
Hello Monkeys!  Been a bit crazy here but I read all of your posts and think of all of you often. School is back in full swing and all the activities that go with it.

I would ask for some prayers - my hubs went in today for a routine screening colonoscopy, and the doctor found several "flat polyps" that he was concerned enough about to not only spend over an hour removing, but actually tattooed his colon for locating them in the next colonoscopy. I am sure the pathology will be fine but I am worried. His sister died from colon cancer so I know it is a possibility it will not be. I am a bit scared. Prayers please!  Love you all!

TBM  Prayers headed out for hubs and you. Positive thoughts & hugs. Sounds like they caught it early on.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on September 26, 2014, 02:07:50 AM
Hello Monkeys!  Been a bit crazy here but I read all of your posts and think of all of you often. School is back in full swing and all the activities that go with it.

I would ask for some prayers - my hubs went in today for a routine screening colonoscopy, and the doctor found several "flat polyps" that he was concerned enough about to not only spend over an hour removing, but actually tattooed his colon for locating them in the next colonoscopy. I am sure the pathology will be fine but I am worried. His sister died from colon cancer so I know it is a possibility it will not be. I am a bit scared. Prayers please!  Love you all!

Good thoughts and wishes heading your way from me!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on September 26, 2014, 01:21:15 PM
TBM
Will keep you and your hubs in my thoughts. Last time I was diagnosed with cancer the prayers and thoughts of all the monkeys kept me strong and focused and I'm sure we're all here for you now but hoping for good news.
 ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on September 27, 2014, 05:26:12 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi

Your beautiful fluffy wuffy dog has many nieces and nephews out in the world who could use your patience (I know you have a lot), and love.

My heart goes out to you, there just is not any cure for the pain.

It is a long day without a furry friend, as much time and sacrifice that the animals are it is so worth it, IMO.

Find a another pooch who is looking for you, keep it to yourself, because as you know everyone or anyone can figure out everything on the computer, especially you, :).

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
seahorse


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 27, 2014, 09:21:01 AM
TMB  Stay positive continued prayers for you & Hubs.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: trimmonthelake on September 29, 2014, 01:16:27 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance:: Prayers for all you monkeys in need.Just got off work,and going to check on the Harrington case.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 29, 2014, 04:07:50 PM
Hey monkeys!  ::MonkeyDance:: Prayers for all you monkeys in need.Just got off work,and going to check on the Harrington case.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Hi Trimm  So good to see you. ::MonkeyDance:: Can you believe they have the missing link in Morgans case.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on September 30, 2014, 11:18:35 AM
Hi everyone  ::HelloKitty::
Have been sick with cold, etc. and then a week ago collapsed coming out of church.  I was sick, got overheated, and when I walked outside, my legs collapsed under me.  Bruised a knee cap, broke a toe, and still have the remnants of this #$%^$$% cold!  Yet, blessed, but haven't been on here much.
Looking forward to catching up soon.
I pray for all of you every day.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on September 30, 2014, 04:42:48 PM
BREAKING: CDC: First Ebola case diagnosed in US

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Case-of-Ebola-Confirmed-in-the-US-CDC-277648611.html (http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Case-of-Ebola-Confirmed-in-the-US-CDC-277648611.html)

Case of Ebola Confirmed in the U.S.: CDC
Ebola case believed to be patient from Dallas

By Frank Heinz

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2014 • Updated at 3:56 PM CDT

A news conference is expected to be held at 4:30 p.m. Video from that news conference will appear in the player above.

The first case of the Ebola virus has been diagnosed in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Tuesday.
 ::snipping3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on September 30, 2014, 04:43:35 PM
Hi everyone  ::HelloKitty::
Have been sick with cold, etc. and then a week ago collapsed coming out of church.  I was sick, got overheated, and when I walked outside, my legs collapsed under me.  Bruised a knee cap, broke a toe, and still have the remnants of this #$%^$$% cold!  Yet, blessed, but haven't been on here much.
Looking forward to catching up soon.
I pray for all of you every day.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Oh Sister, I'm so sorry.  You need to slow down and start thinking about you!  Take care of yourself!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on September 30, 2014, 05:54:14 PM
BREAKING: CDC: First Ebola case diagnosed in US

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Case-of-Ebola-Confirmed-in-the-US-CDC-277648611.html (http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Case-of-Ebola-Confirmed-in-the-US-CDC-277648611.html)

Case of Ebola Confirmed in the U.S.: CDC
Ebola case believed to be patient from Dallas

By Frank Heinz

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2014 • Updated at 3:56 PM CDT

A news conference is expected to be held at 4:30 p.m. Video from that news conference will appear in the player above.

The first case of the Ebola virus has been diagnosed in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Tuesday.
 ::snipping3::

Watching it on TV now.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2014, 03:00:27 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

My morning started off with a bang. Was taking granddaughter to work this morning. When I got off the highway to get gas was hit by a gentlemen on the right rear door. Took the trim off the car and bent the rear wheel well.  What a wonderful way to start the day. He was pulling out of a McDonalds and crossed two lanes to get in the left turn lane. Didn't see me at all. So now waiting for his insurance to call me. So looks like my car will have to go into the shop to get fixed. Thank goodness it is drive able, just looks bad.

Hope everyone has a good day ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 01, 2014, 03:45:37 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

My morning started off with a bang. Was taking granddaughter to work this morning. When I got off the highway to get gas was hit by a gentlemen on the right rear door. Took the trim off the car and bent the rear wheel well.  What a wonderful way to start the day. He was pulling out of a McDonalds and crossed two lanes to get in the left turn lane. Didn't see me at all. So now waiting for his insurance to call me. So looks like my car will have to go into the shop to get fixed. Thank goodness it is drive able, just looks bad.

Hope everyone has a good day ::MonkeyHeart::

What a pain, Green Eyes. But so glad no one was hurt.

I am sorry you have to go through all the insurance and car repair nuisances.

Been reading about the Ebola patient in Texas, scary stuff. The planet we live on is getting smaller all the time. What happens in one place affects other places so fast now.

Scary indeed.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on October 01, 2014, 04:01:52 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

My morning started off with a bang. Was taking granddaughter to work this morning. When I got off the highway to get gas was hit by a gentlemen on the right rear door. Took the trim off the car and bent the rear wheel well.  What a wonderful way to start the day. He was pulling out of a McDonalds and crossed two lanes to get in the left turn lane. Didn't see me at all. So now waiting for his insurance to call me. So looks like my car will have to go into the shop to get fixed. Thank goodness it is drive able, just looks bad.

Hope everyone has a good day ::MonkeyHeart::

Hope I am reading that you are ok!  Pain in the butt having to get car fixed!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2014, 04:28:52 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

My morning started off with a bang. Was taking granddaughter to work this morning. When I got off the highway to get gas was hit by a gentlemen on the right rear door. Took the trim off the car and bent the rear wheel well.  What a wonderful way to start the day. He was pulling out of a McDonalds and crossed two lanes to get in the left turn lane. Didn't see me at all. So now waiting for his insurance to call me. So looks like my car will have to go into the shop to get fixed. Thank goodness it is drive able, just looks bad.

Hope everyone has a good day ::MonkeyHeart::

What a pain, Green Eyes. But so glad no one was hurt.

I am sorry you have to go through all the insurance and car repair nuisances.

Been reading about the Ebola patient in Texas, scary stuff. The planet we live on is getting smaller all the time. What happens in one place affects other places so fast now.

Scary indeed.

We are okay. Just rattled. I hate having to deal with getting the estimates. The little old gentleman just didn't see me until he hit me. He was only going about 10 miles an hour. But I was going about 30 slowing down for the light ahead. That's why it took out the door trim etc.

Yes the Ebola patient in Texas is scary. They have put all the family & friends that were around him/her a 21 day watch. The kids are to stay home from school & I am assuming the adults as well. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 01, 2014, 04:32:09 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty:: Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

My morning started off with a bang. Was taking granddaughter to work this morning. When I got off the highway to get gas was hit by a gentlemen on the right rear door. Took the trim off the car and bent the rear wheel well.  What a wonderful way to start the day. He was pulling out of a McDonalds and crossed two lanes to get in the left turn lane. Didn't see me at all. So now waiting for his insurance to call me. So looks like my car will have to go into the shop to get fixed. Thank goodness it is drive able, just looks bad.

Hope everyone has a good day ::MonkeyHeart::

Hope I am reading that you are ok!  Pain in the butt having to get car fixed!


We are fine. Was more concerned about getting granddaughter to work as it was her first day on the job. It is going to be a pain in the butt to get it fixed. But no one was hurt. And for that I am thankful.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on October 02, 2014, 12:15:41 PM
Hi everyone  ::HelloKitty::
Have been sick with cold, etc. and then a week ago collapsed coming out of church.  I was sick, got overheated, and when I walked outside, my legs collapsed under me.  Bruised a knee cap, broke a toe, and still have the remnants of this #$%^$$% cold!  Yet, blessed, but haven't been on here much.
Looking forward to catching up soon.
I pray for all of you every day.
Blessings.
 ::germanshep::

Sister "teddybear2::

Sister did you take cold medication on an empty stomach?   

When I took a sinus capsule on an empty stomach I also felt faint.  I have learned to munch a banana :) or yogurt for the tummy.

I Love, Belle's and Mr. Jenkins,  new avatar. :)  I peeked at Brandi's avatar section, (or Brandy's museum), as I call it.

Prayers for you!


God Bless everyone


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on October 04, 2014, 08:34:03 AM
I am happy to report after much waiting - hubs biopsy came back as non cancerous!  He is now high risk for cancer but looks ok now!!! God is GREAT!   ::MonkeyCheer3::  ::MonkeyCheer3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on October 04, 2014, 11:03:43 AM
TBM - Great news!   ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 04, 2014, 11:04:40 AM
I am happy to report after much waiting - hubs biopsy came back as non cancerous!  He is now high risk for cancer but looks ok now!!! God is GREAT!   ::MonkeyCheer3::  ::MonkeyCheer3::

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 04, 2014, 12:52:21 PM
I am happy to report after much waiting - hubs biopsy came back as non cancerous!  He is now high risk for cancer but looks ok now!!! God is GREAT!   ::MonkeyCheer3::  ::MonkeyCheer3::

That's wonderful News TBM ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer3:: ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on October 04, 2014, 04:50:57 PM
I am happy to report after much waiting - hubs biopsy came back as non cancerous!  He is now high risk for cancer but looks ok now!!! God is GREAT!   ::MonkeyCheer3::  ::MonkeyCheer3::


Doing my happy dance.     ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 08, 2014, 09:34:28 AM
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Every time I reload a forum page in the past week or so, I get this error above.

Anyone else getting this?

It always works okay after I reload the page again, though.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 08, 2014, 12:10:02 PM
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Every time I reload a forum page in the past week or so, I get this error above.

Anyone else getting this?

It always works okay after I reload the page again, though.



I am getting the same thing. I just thought it was me. Took me about 6 times before I could get to your post.  Glad to hear it isn't just me. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 08, 2014, 12:17:07 PM
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Every time I reload a forum page in the past week or so, I get this error above.

Anyone else getting this?

It always works okay after I reload the page again, though.
I am getting the same thing. I just thought it was me. Took me about 6 times before I could get to your post.  Glad to hear it isn't just me. ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, GE. Good for us both to know it is not just us.

I have even gotten it when trying to make a post. LOL

Hope you are doing well. It's too quiet in this thread.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 08, 2014, 01:41:52 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/smf.png~original)

Every time I reload a forum page in the past week or so, I get this error above.

Anyone else getting this?

It always works okay after I reload the page again, though.
I am getting the same thing. I just thought it was me. Took me about 6 times before I could get to your post.  Glad to hear it isn't just me. ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, GE. Good for us both to know it is not just us.

I have even gotten it when trying to make a post. LOL

Hope you are doing well. It's too quiet in this thread.

Me too and then I am not sure if the post has gone thru or not.  ::MonkeyEek::

Been taking granddaughter to and from work. Just glad it's not been early mornings.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Taking car in tomorrow to get the door fixed where the gentleman hit it. There were no questions about his insurance paying to fix it. He told them he drove right into the side of my car. Don't have any idea how long they will have it. But since I am getting a rental that's no big deal.

How are you doing? Still enjoying your new home?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on October 08, 2014, 02:00:15 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/smf.png~original)

Every time I reload a forum page in the past week or so, I get this error above.

Anyone else getting this?

It always works okay after I reload the page again, though.
I am getting the same thing. I just thought it was me. Took me about 6 times before I could get to your post.  Glad to hear it isn't just me. ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, GE. Good for us both to know it is not just us.

I have even gotten it when trying to make a post. LOL

Hope you are doing well. It's too quiet in this thread.

Me too and then I am not sure if the post has gone thru or not.  ::MonkeyEek::

Been taking granddaughter to and from work. Just glad it's not been early mornings.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Taking car in tomorrow to get the door fixed where the gentleman hit it. There were no questions about his insurance paying to fix it. He told them he drove right into the side of my car. Don't have any idea how long they will have it. But since I am getting a rental that's no big deal.

How are you doing? Still enjoying your new home?
Same here, I have to re-load several times and my avi isn't showing on my page so will see if its me or SM once I post.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 08, 2014, 04:54:32 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/smf.png~original)

Every time I reload a forum page in the past week or so, I get this error above.

Anyone else getting this?

It always works okay after I reload the page again, though.
I am getting the same thing. I just thought it was me. Took me about 6 times before I could get to your post.  Glad to hear it isn't just me. ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, GE. Good for us both to know it is not just us.

I have even gotten it when trying to make a post. LOL

Hope you are doing well. It's too quiet in this thread.

Me too and then I am not sure if the post has gone thru or not.  ::MonkeyEek::

Been taking granddaughter to and from work. Just glad it's not been early mornings.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Taking car in tomorrow to get the door fixed where the gentleman hit it. There were no questions about his insurance paying to fix it. He told them he drove right into the side of my car. Don't have any idea how long they will have it. But since I am getting a rental that's no big deal.

How are you doing? Still enjoying your new home?
Same here, I have to re-load several times and my avi isn't showing on my page so will see if its me or SM once I post.

I am not having an issue seeing avatars.

I see yours just fine.

And everyone else's.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on October 08, 2014, 05:57:59 PM
Yes, I know there are connection problems.  I've told Red..that's about all I can do.  Have no idea what's wrong.  Seems intermittent.
  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 08, 2014, 06:00:03 PM
Babs your Avi is showing up just fine. Have you heard any thing else about the new maybe Ebola victim?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 08, 2014, 06:02:19 PM
Me too and then I am not sure if the post has gone thru or not.  ::MonkeyEek::

Been taking granddaughter to and from work. Just glad it's not been early mornings.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Taking car in tomorrow to get the door fixed where the gentleman hit it. There were no questions about his insurance paying to fix it. He told them he drove right into the side of my car. Don't have any idea how long they will have it. But since I am getting a rental that's no big deal.

How are you doing? Still enjoying your new home?

Ahh, good you are getting your car repaired and his insurance is covering it. A rental is a good thing, especially since you are now a taxi. heh

I remember when some gal ran into me years ago, I got a rental from her insurance company and it was a much better car than what I had been driving. It was both a lifesaver (I had to drive to work daily) and a luxury.

Loving the house, more every day.

Missing having a four-legged family member here; hubby and I are going to visit the county's animal shelter on Saturday to see if our next dog is there. We really love the temperament and activity of Goldens, so are wanting to find at least a part Golden that needs a home. (Seems most we have seen online who need homes are pit bulls and mixes thereof.)

I looked up Greyhounds, since there seem to be quite a few retired Greyhounds who need homes, but I think their temperament is not going to be suited for us. They are so used to being with other dogs and other people at all times, that separation anxiety is an issue. They tend to jump fences (ours is only 4') when outside and lose sighht of their human, even for a moment, to go find them. They run so fast, you can never catch them, and they have absolutely no fear or sense of traffic. So from that preliminary reading I did on Greyhounds, they do not seem like a good fit for us. I did learn that they only race for around 2-5 years before being retired and that their races are very short. Their races last about 30 seconds! And they are couch potatoes. LOL

Anyway, we know there is a friend out there waiting on us, we just have to find her!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 08, 2014, 06:03:53 PM
Yes, I know there are connection problems.  I've told Red..that's about all I can do.  Have no idea what's wrong.  Seems intermittent.
  ::MonkeyCool::

Thanks Klaas. That's about all we can ask.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on October 09, 2014, 07:52:00 AM
Yes, I know there are connection problems.  I've told Red..that's about all I can do.  Have no idea what's wrong.  Seems intermittent.
  ::MonkeyCool::

Thanks Klaas. That's about all we can ask.

yes thanks.  I know I have had lots of troubles getting on and staying on.
Today it's fine!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on October 09, 2014, 07:54:34 AM
Brandi, yes there are lots of doggies waiting for furever homes.
 ::dogwag::

If you find one online and need helping in transporting (free), just let me know.  My Belle came from Alabama and even had an overnight.

Blessings to all.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 09, 2014, 02:16:58 PM
Brandi, yes there are lots of doggies waiting for furever homes.
 ::dogwag::

If you find one online and need helping in transporting (free), just let me know.  My Belle came from Alabama and even had an overnight.

Blessings to all.

 ::germanshep::

Awww, thanks Sister.

Hope you are feeling better.

Yes, I remember watching Belle's progress from Alabama to your house! Lucky girl(s)!

Oh, and then watching her progress in her training! That was amazing.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 09, 2014, 05:29:04 PM
Well took the car in to get the estimate on getting it repaired. Because the car is a 99. The insurance company says no can do. It will cost more than the value of the car. Never mind that it is in excellent shape low mileage. They want to total it and give us the low value price. That's not going to happen. So looks like hubs will have to fix it. And we will be paying for the parts. Just tics me off. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 09, 2014, 05:53:13 PM
Well took the car in to get the estimate on getting it repaired. Because the car is a 99. The insurance company says no can do. It will cost more than the value of the car. Never mind that it is in excellent shape low mileage. They want to total it and give us the low value price. That's not going to happen. So looks like hubs will have to fix it. And we will be paying for the parts. Just tics me off. 

Oh dear!

I had that happen to me years ago as well. Stunk!

They gave me a small sum (that was not enough to buy another car that was remotely in the same shape as mine). I asked if I could also keep the car and use that money to fix it. Nope. Had to let them take the car if I wanted any money at all.

I am so sorry, Green Eyes. But I can vouch for that is how it works for older cars and insurance companies.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 09, 2014, 08:48:09 PM
Well took the car in to get the estimate on getting it repaired. Because the car is a 99. The insurance company says no can do. It will cost more than the value of the car. Never mind that it is in excellent shape low mileage. They want to total it and give us the low value price. That's not going to happen. So looks like hubs will have to fix it. And we will be paying for the parts. Just tics me off. 

Oh dear!

I had that happen to me years ago as well. Stunk!

They gave me a small sum (that was not enough to buy another car that was remotely in the same shape as mine). I asked if I could also keep the car and use that money to fix it. Nope. Had to let them take the car if I wanted any money at all.

I am so sorry, Green Eyes. But I can vouch for that is how it works for older cars and insurance companies.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

Thanks Brandi I know. So we will fix it our selves.  Hubs is ready to take on the insurance company. Will have to wait for him to cool down.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Before we go get the parts. He can do it It just will take longer as he doesn't get around as good as he use to.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on October 10, 2014, 06:43:15 AM
Well took the car in to get the estimate on getting it repaired. Because the car is a 99. The insurance company says no can do. It will cost more than the value of the car. Never mind that it is in excellent shape low mileage. They want to total it and give us the low value price. That's not going to happen. So looks like hubs will have to fix it. And we will be paying for the parts. Just tics me off. 

Oh dear!

I had that happen to me years ago as well. Stunk!

They gave me a small sum (that was not enough to buy another car that was remotely in the same shape as mine). I asked if I could also keep the car and use that money to fix it. Nope. Had to let them take the car if I wanted any money at all.

I am so sorry, Green Eyes. But I can vouch for that is how it works for older cars and insurance companies.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

Thanks Brandi I know. So we will fix it our selves.  Hubs is ready to take on the insurance company. Will have to wait for him to cool down.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Before we go get the parts. He can do it It just will take longer as he doesn't get around as good as he use to.

Might want to ask the insurance company what they will get for it as scrap - when hubs hit the second deer with his Aveo the company allowed him to buy it back out of the settlement money provided he removed full coverage. Then we took the rest of the money and fixed it. Hit another deer and killed the car (and the deer) but did get a lot more miles out of the car.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 10, 2014, 12:17:17 PM
Well took the car in to get the estimate on getting it repaired. Because the car is a 99. The insurance company says no can do. It will cost more than the value of the car. Never mind that it is in excellent shape low mileage. They want to total it and give us the low value price. That's not going to happen. So looks like hubs will have to fix it. And we will be paying for the parts. Just tics me off. 

Oh dear!

I had that happen to me years ago as well. Stunk!

They gave me a small sum (that was not enough to buy another car that was remotely in the same shape as mine). I asked if I could also keep the car and use that money to fix it. Nope. Had to let them take the car if I wanted any money at all.

I am so sorry, Green Eyes. But I can vouch for that is how it works for older cars and insurance companies.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

Thanks Brandi I know. So we will fix it our selves.  Hubs is ready to take on the insurance company. Will have to wait for him to cool down.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Before we go get the parts. He can do it It just will take longer as he doesn't get around as good as he use to.

Might want to ask the insurance company what they will get for it as scrap - when hubs hit the second deer with his Aveo the company allowed him to buy it back out of the settlement money provided he removed full coverage. Then we took the rest of the money and fixed it. Hit another deer and killed the car (and the deer) but did get a lot more miles out of the car.

Thanks for the idea TBM.  He is still boiling today. Found two local body shops I am going to take it to and see what they come up with. Then price the parts myself. We shall see what happens next.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Claycat on October 11, 2014, 09:01:11 PM
I'm just dropping in to say "hi"!  I hope everyone is doing well.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 11, 2014, 09:17:05 PM
I'm just dropping in to say "hi"!  I hope everyone is doing well.

hi Claycat! Great to see you.

Stop by more often!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 12, 2014, 09:14:19 AM
I'm just dropping in to say "hi"!  I hope everyone is doing well.

hi Claycat! Great to see you.

Stop by more often!

 ::MonkeyDance::

Hi Claycat  ::MonkeyDance:: I second what Brandi said. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on October 12, 2014, 08:41:29 PM
Hi everybody! Hope all is swell with all of you!
Life is good!
Bless all of you!
Xoxoxo


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 13, 2014, 03:42:25 PM
Hi everybody! Hope all is swell with all of you!
Life is good!
Bless all of you!
Xoxoxo

Hi cookie! Nice to see you.

So what's going on in your life? Haven't heard anything about your pets for a long time. How are they doing?

I may have an announcement to make very soon, myself :)

 ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on October 13, 2014, 03:57:37 PM
Oh Brandi!  Do tell!

Do you have your eye on a new pup??

I was thinking about you finding one just this weekend!

 ::germanshep:: Belle is waiting to hear too!? 

(I don't see a Husky emoticon - so I picked Belle).


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on October 13, 2014, 08:26:28 PM
Hope that all the monkeys that are in the path of the storms stay safe! They sound wicked.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 14, 2014, 11:22:19 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Cookie long time no see.  ::HelloKitty:: How are you doing?

Brandi How are you? Waiting to hear to your news. ::MonkeyKiss::

TMB  Those storms were nasty. How are you and the family?

4Donks hope you are doing better. No more falls. ::donkey3::

Caddy how are you and the fur babies doing?

Looks like we got the car stuff taken care of.  One of the perks of having your daughter as your insurance agent. She handled every thing.  We are getting a cash settlement to fix the car. But can't make another claim with them for the car.  So hubs has decided to fix it himself.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on October 14, 2014, 04:45:20 PM
Brandi - not sure what state you are in but have you tried one of the golden rescue groups?

http://www.sevagrreat.org/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=categories&Itemid=14


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on October 14, 2014, 11:47:36 PM
Dodged the bullet as far as the storms are concerned...it was all around us but we were left wet but unscathed.
No more falls GE. A plastic surgeon had to fix my broken cheek bone but that was out patient surgery and I'm doing fine. Should have had him do a little nip and tuck while he was working on the face.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on October 15, 2014, 07:30:50 AM
4donks - glad you missed the storms and the surgery went well.

We are good here. Wet but not too cold yet!  Tired from the back to school routine. Middle child is becoming quite the hunter. It is amazing to see a kid that could not sit still for a second a year or two ago now sitting outside for hours completely still and quiet. Very cool!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 15, 2014, 07:01:33 PM
Dodged the bullet as far as the storms are concerned...it was all around us but we were left wet but unscathed.
No more falls GE. A plastic surgeon had to fix my broken cheek bone but that was out patient surgery and I'm doing fine. Should have had him do a little nip and tuck while he was working on the face.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Glad you  didn't get hit from the storms. Very happy to hear your healing from your fall. That had to hurt.

I now have two baby feral cats in my bathroom. They had yucky eyes. Not sure why. But trying to catch them to clean their eyes just wasn't working. So the last time I told hubs we have to keep them in the house until we can clear them up. The one is doing well. The other one was so bad I didn't know if I would be able to save her. She had nasty stuff running out of her eyes and nose. She couldn't open her eyes and could hardly breathe. So started mixing some antibiotics in some kitty formula and giving it to her 3 times a day. She now has her eyes open and not very much yuck in them. Wash her little face off every time I give her her meds. Sill not sure how well she is seeing yet. She might have to become an inside cat if her vision isn't good.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on October 20, 2014, 12:22:39 PM
I am looking for advice:

My mom is in assisted living.  She was wearing diapers at night but now says she has to wear them during the day.  She says they are too bulky under her slacks and is embarrassed.

Do y'all have any experience with different adult diapers for women that may not be so bulky under her pants?  She does not wear dresses or skirts.

Thanks, my friends!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on October 20, 2014, 04:37:16 PM
I am looking for advice:

My mom is in assisted living.  She was wearing diapers at night but now says she has to wear them during the day.  She says they are too bulky under her slacks and is embarrassed.

Do y'all have any experience with different adult diapers for women that may not be so bulky under her pants?  She does not wear dresses or skirts.

Thanks, my friends!!

Maybe one of these would work for daytime?

http://www.weareverincontinence.com/incontinence-panties/ (http://www.weareverincontinence.com/incontinence-panties/)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on October 20, 2014, 07:56:57 PM
I am looking for advice:

My mom is in assisted living.  She was wearing diapers at night but now says she has to wear them during the day.  She says they are too bulky under her slacks and is embarrassed.

Do y'all have any experience with different adult diapers for women that may not be so bulky under her pants?  She does not wear dresses or skirts.

Thanks, my friends!!

Maybe one of these would work for daytime?

http://www.weareverincontinence.com/incontinence-panties/ (http://www.weareverincontinence.com/incontinence-panties/)

Thanks Klaas!  I am looking into these now!! ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 23, 2014, 05:44:49 PM
Hi Monkeys

Up date on baby ferals. Both are doing well the little girl hasn't had any yuck her eyes for about three days. The little boy is also clear of yuck in his eyes. But he is blind in his left eye. Which makes me sad. But at least it's only one eye and not both. They are both doing well eating and drinking like little pigs. ::MonkeyHaHa::  The little guy will most likely be an inside only cat. Will have to see how well he does with one eye. Need to take and get both fixed but they are to little yet. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on October 24, 2014, 11:00:22 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Thought Mr. Jenkins was going to die last night.  Started yesterday afternoon and by nightfall he could hardly move.  Yelped when I touched him, would cry out -- so I stroked him all night and prayed so hard for him.  He is much better today and I am so relieved.  Have no idea what was wrong.  Belle was giving him lots of loving last night.
I'm going to take a nap.  Feeling so grateful.

Prayers and Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::
 :smt015


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 24, 2014, 11:36:40 AM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Thought Mr. Jenkins was going to die last night.  Started yesterday afternoon and by nightfall he could hardly move.  Yelped when I touched him, would cry out -- so I stroked him all night and prayed so hard for him.  He is much better today and I am so relieved.  Have no idea what was wrong.  Belle was giving him lots of loving last night.
I'm going to take a nap.  Feeling so grateful.

Prayers and Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::

Prayers for Mr. Jenkins and you Sister.  ::MonkeyAngel::  So glad he is better today. Hope you get some rest and that Mr. Jenkins continues to improve.  ::MonkeyAngel::
 :smt015


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 24, 2014, 04:12:23 PM
Good morning,
 ::HelloKitty::

Thought Mr. Jenkins was going to die last night.  Started yesterday afternoon and by nightfall he could hardly move.  Yelped when I touched him, would cry out -- so I stroked him all night and prayed so hard for him.  He is much better today and I am so relieved.  Have no idea what was wrong.  Belle was giving him lots of loving last night.
I'm going to take a nap.  Feeling so grateful.

Prayers and Blessings to all.
 ::germanshep::
 :smt015

Oh my! What a horrible experience you all endured.

So happy to hear he is better today, but what the heck happened? Maybe a vet visit is in order? I sure hope it was not an episode that might recur.

How sweet of Belle to be so protective and caring.

Get some rest, that kind of thing involving stress takes so much out of you.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 24, 2014, 04:19:07 PM
Hi Monkeys

Up date on baby ferals. Both are doing well the little girl hasn't had any yuck her eyes for about three days. The little boy is also clear of yuck in his eyes. But he is blind in his left eye. Which makes me sad. But at least it's only one eye and not both. They are both doing well eating and drinking like little pigs. ::MonkeyHaHa::  The little guy will most likely be an inside only cat. Will have to see how well he does with one eye. Need to take and get both fixed but they are to little yet. ::MonkeyHeart::

What a good cat mother you are, Green Eyes!

We have a couple of feral (I think) cats that frequent the front of our property and who sometimes duck under the driveway gate and stroll down the drive. They appear to be adults and I only see them when I am in my office looking out a front window at my desk.

They may have nearby homes and just like to come and spend time here, I dunno.

I heard they intimidate (chase) ground hogs, and I am all for that, since we have a least two ground hogs, and they are destructive to vegetation. They eat my tomatoes and ate all the flower tops off of 3 huge chrysanthemums I had in the yard. I actually watched one of them climb over our fence, shimmy his way down and help himself to a meal of my flowers! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 24, 2014, 07:44:26 PM
Oh Brandi!  Do tell!

Do you have your eye on a new pup??

I was thinking about you finding one just this weekend!

 ::germanshep:: Belle is waiting to hear too!? 

(I don't see a Husky emoticon - so I picked Belle).

Cadillac, you have ESP.

I made a webpage last night to share with you all:
http://users17.jabry.com/eenie91/PANDA/Panda.html

A far cry from a Golden to a herding dog, but Panda is as sweet as they come and adjusting quite well. She had been in the shelter since August, having been brought in by animal control. The officer who picked her up came over to the car as we were putting her in to come home. She was very happy she was being adopted. She told us that the dog was found outside a Food Lion (grocery store.) She had been accompanying a homeless man who came to the store almost every day and waited outside while he went in. That is all we know. Check out the URL ;-)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on October 25, 2014, 03:33:22 PM
Brandi - what a beautiful pup Panda is!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 25, 2014, 07:23:14 PM
Brandi - what a beautiful pup Panda is!

Thank you Klaas. And thanks for the Golden Rescue link. I had searched (online) the Golden rescues near us, and that was one. We just decided to go to the local shelter and see who needed a home and who might be a good fit for us.

Panda is settling in so well. We took her to Petco today. And she behaved so well! Not one bark out of her, and she was happy to meet the other dogs there. She was an angel. (We were surprised. LOL) She also had her 4th car ride with us today and has really learned how to ride like a lady. Got her a Kong Genuis at the Petco to help stimulate her mind and she worked on that for a very long time. We spent a lot of time outside with her today too, so she got a lot of exercise. Excellent day for us all.

Did you notice the monkey squeaky toy in the pictures? Hubby got that for her the first night we got her. And, it is still in one piece with all the stuffing! She has decided that it belongs in her bed. She plays with it and when she is done, takes it religiously back to her bed! So funny. I think it's her herding instinct. Everything has to be in its rightful place. heh


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on October 25, 2014, 08:42:38 PM
Oh Brandi!  Do tell!

Do you have your eye on a new pup??

I was thinking about you finding one just this weekend!

 ::germanshep:: Belle is waiting to hear too!? 

(I don't see a Husky emoticon - so I picked Belle).

Cadillac, you have ESP.

I made a webpage last night to share with you all:
http://users17.jabry.com/eenie91/PANDA/Panda.html

A far cry from a Golden to a herding dog, but Panda is as sweet as they come and adjusting quite well. She had been in the shelter since August, having been brought in by animal control. The officer who picked her up came over to the car as we were putting her in to come home. She was very happy she was being adopted. She told us that the dog was found outside a Food Lion (grocery store.) She had been accompanying a homeless man who came to the store almost every day and waited outside while he went in. That is all we know. Check out the URL ;-)

Oh Brandi she is beautiful.  ::MonkeyKiss::  So happy for you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on October 26, 2014, 04:57:15 AM
Oh Brandi!  Do tell!

Do you have your eye on a new pup??

I was thinking about you finding one just this weekend!

 ::germanshep:: Belle is waiting to hear too!? 

(I don't see a Husky emoticon - so I picked Belle).

Cadillac, you have ESP.

I made a webpage last night to share with you all:
http://users17.jabry.com/eenie91/PANDA/Panda.html

A far cry from a Golden to a herding dog, but Panda is as sweet as they come and adjusting quite well. She had been in the shelter since August, having been brought in by animal control. The officer who picked her up came over to the car as we were putting her in to come home. She was very happy she was being adopted. She told us that the dog was found outside a Food Lion (grocery store.) She had been accompanying a homeless man who came to the store almost every day and waited outside while he went in. That is all we know. Check out the URL ;-)

Oh Brandi she is beautiful.  ::MonkeyKiss::  So happy for you all.  ::MonkeyHeart::


 ::MonkeyCheer3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on October 26, 2014, 07:46:13 AM
Brandi,
I am so happy for you and what a lucky pup Panda is!  Thanks for sharing her pics - I enjoyed meeting her!

We had to take the Criminal (Cadillac) to the vet yesterday.  Long story short, he thinks it might be gastric ulcers so he gave her some pills the size of Texas to take before she eats now.  (Well actually an hour before she eats - so how inconvenient is that?)

The up side for her is she gets the pill in a tiny peanut butter sandwich - she loves that.  And Chubby thinks she should get one too!

Hope everyone is doing well - it's so much quieter over here lately.

Happy Sunday to all😍😘


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on October 26, 2014, 09:43:13 AM
Congratulations Brandi, Panda and family. ::MonkeyDance::

She is a beauty.

GE the kittens are so lucky to have you. ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 26, 2014, 11:51:41 PM
Brandi,
I am so happy for you and what a lucky pup Panda is!  Thanks for sharing her pics - I enjoyed meeting her!

We had to take the Criminal (Cadillac) to the vet yesterday.  Long story short, he thinks it might be gastric ulcers so he gave her some pills the size of Texas to take before she eats now.  (Well actually an hour before she eats - so how inconvenient is that?)

The up side for her is she gets the pill in a tiny peanut butter sandwich - she loves that.  And Chubby thinks she should get one too!

Hope everyone is doing well - it's so much quieter over here lately.

Happy Sunday to all😍😘

Bad for Cadillac and good for Cadillac, getting peanut butter sandwiches. LOL Sorry to hear about the ulcers. Hopefully they will heal soon.

I have noticed the quiet everywhere here. Sometimes I think I am talking to myself when I post.

 ::MonkeyShocked::

Thanks to you and 4 Donks as well for your comments about Panda. She is coming along every day. I tend to forget how much work she has, adjusting to our lives, having been a street dog before coming to the shelter and then us. She is doing great. Still working on the barking and teaching and reinforcing stuff every day. I think she will be a great dog when all is said and done.

I can't wait until she is trustworthy to leave at home alone so I can run out to do errands, etc. I am housebound again! And I don't like that part. I only go out when hubby gets home from work! This too shall pass, but not fast enough for me.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on October 27, 2014, 11:30:54 PM
Brandi have you considered crate training for Panda. Both Mac (mastiff) and Skeeter (terrrier) have crates. They both crate themselves when I'm out. Both love their crates. Poor Mac, although he has the largest crate I could find, only his front end fits in the crate but he feels safe and doesn't seem to realize that he's not  completely inside. ::MonkeyHaHa:: The other dogs just hang out.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on October 28, 2014, 05:21:01 AM
Hello monkeys.

Brandi

I have a Black E-Coat Exercise Pen, Model 552 -30.  The exercise pen is more than a "Pen" it be stretched out length wise, in case a worker or company visits.

You are wonderful to give a chance to a dog from the pound, all my dogs (except one, george) have been adopted from pound.
 
It is my opinion with love, patience, time, and common sense, the dogs from the pound are the best.  I wish they could talk and tells us about their lives :).

I found it takes about a year for a pound dog to become secure, it is so worth the wait.  I know how much patience you have, the dog is in good hands.  ::MonkeyHeart::




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on October 28, 2014, 10:46:20 PM
Congrats Brandi on your new pet!
Mine are doing great. Molly is the sweetest dog ever. She is about 90 lbs now. Lilly is as cute as ever. She has turned into a barker! Any suggestions on breaking her of that anyone?

Hope u r all doing well


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on October 30, 2014, 08:40:42 AM
Congrats Brandi on your new pet!
Mine are doing great. Molly is the sweetest dog ever. She is about 90 lbs now. Lilly is as cute as ever. She has turned into a barker! Any suggestions on breaking her of that anyone?

Hope u r all doing well

I found that one of those little cans of condensed air you can get specifically for training dogs works surprisingly well.  Give that a try anytime she barks.  It really gets their attention when yelling at them no doesn't  ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 30, 2014, 11:58:24 PM
Congrats Brandi on your new pet!
Mine are doing great. Molly is the sweetest dog ever. She is about 90 lbs now. Lilly is as cute as ever. She has turned into a barker! Any suggestions on breaking her of that anyone?

Hope u r all doing well

I found that one of those little cans of condensed air you can get specifically for training dogs works surprisingly well.  Give that a try anytime she barks.  It really gets their attention when yelling at them no doesn't  ::MonkeyCool::

Gonna look up those air things ...

Agreed, yelling anything at them, like "Stop!" "No!" "Quiet" etc. just makes them think you are joining in the barking!

I am working on "Quiet" spoken quietly with my hand up to my mouth, like "hush." It is working, but I am also giving little training treats (about the size of a jujubee, if you remember those filling pulling candies. LOL) Panda is just a barker by instinct/breed, I believe. But with patience and a lot of time, I think she'll settle down.

Oh, I have been giving her bones to chew on for like an hour at a time, and she seems to love them. She is a chewer too, Today though, she was chewing something, and I looked over and she was chewing her bed! Had some stuffing out of it! I did yell, "No!" that time. And the two other times she attacked her bed today. Have to laugh, cause it seems when one problem is kinda solved, another one rears its ugly head! Reminds me of raising a toddler. heh


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 31, 2014, 04:20:43 PM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on October 31, 2014, 04:53:15 PM
Congrats Brandi on your new pet!
Mine are doing great. Molly is the sweetest dog ever. She is about 90 lbs now. Lilly is as cute as ever. She has turned into a barker! Any suggestions on breaking her of that anyone?

Hope u r all doing well

I found that one of those little cans of condensed air you can get specifically for training dogs works surprisingly well.  Give that a try anytime she barks.  It really gets their attention when yelling at them no doesn't  ::MonkeyCool::

Gonna look up those air things ...

Agreed, yelling anything at them, like "Stop!" "No!" "Quiet" etc. just makes them think you are joining in the barking!

I am working on "Quiet" spoken quietly with my hand up to my mouth, like "hush." It is working, but I am also giving little training treats (about the size of a jujubee, if you remember those filling pulling candies. LOL) Panda is just a barker by instinct/breed, I believe. But with patience and a lot of time, I think she'll settle down.

Oh, I have been giving her bones to chew on for like an hour at a time, and she seems to love them. She is a chewer too, Today though, she was chewing something, and I looked over and she was chewing her bed! Had some stuffing out of it! I did yell, "No!" that time. And the two other times she attacked her bed today. Have to laugh, cause it seems when one problem is kinda solved, another one rears its ugly head! Reminds me of raising a toddler. heh


Hi monkeys,

Brandi,

String cheese is used in training dogs.  I have not used it, but I thought I would pass it on.  I use fresh green beans, the dog like the crunch. 

Happy Halloween to all! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on October 31, 2014, 06:32:22 PM
Congrats Brandi on your new pet!
Mine are doing great. Molly is the sweetest dog ever. She is about 90 lbs now. Lilly is as cute as ever. She has turned into a barker! Any suggestions on breaking her of that anyone?

Hope u r all doing well

I found that one of those little cans of condensed air you can get specifically for training dogs works surprisingly well.  Give that a try anytime she barks.  It really gets their attention when yelling at them no doesn't  ::MonkeyCool::

Gonna look up those air things ...

Agreed, yelling anything at them, like "Stop!" "No!" "Quiet" etc. just makes them think you are joining in the barking!

I am working on "Quiet" spoken quietly with my hand up to my mouth, like "hush." It is working, but I am also giving little training treats (about the size of a jujubee, if you remember those filling pulling candies. LOL) Panda is just a barker by instinct/breed, I believe. But with patience and a lot of time, I think she'll settle down.

Oh, I have been giving her bones to chew on for like an hour at a time, and she seems to love them. She is a chewer too, Today though, she was chewing something, and I looked over and she was chewing her bed! Had some stuffing out of it! I did yell, "No!" that time. And the two other times she attacked her bed today. Have to laugh, cause it seems when one problem is kinda solved, another one rears its ugly head! Reminds me of raising a toddler. heh


Hi monkeys,

Brandi,

String cheese is used in training dogs.  I have not used it, but I thought I would pass it on.  I use fresh green beans, the dog like the crunch. 

Happy Halloween to all! 

Good thinking. The trainer suggested low-fat string cheese cut into little disks. I have not bought any yet. She also suggested any fresh vegetables that Panda likes. Problem is, not sure what she likes so far. We have found out she loves COOKED cauliflower, frozen blueberries (make a mess in your pocket!) and she does NOT like fresh carrots. See, we have been trying not to feed her our food, as she is on a diet and only getting a small amount of high quality dog food doled out twice a day. (I have resorted to these tiny training bits, feeding them to her just a few times a day) rather than offering her lots of people food to find out what she likes best. 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on November 01, 2014, 12:52:55 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Pet-corrector-50ml/dp/B00II743LY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414861733&sr=8-3&keywords=pet+corrector (http://www.amazon.com/Pet-corrector-50ml/dp/B00II743LY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414861733&sr=8-3&keywords=pet+corrector)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rZoZwsSmL._AA160_.jpg)

We got it to try and find a way to stop Petey from darting out the front door, nothing was working until we got this.  After using it only twice, now all we have to do is say NO when we open the front door and Petey goes the other way.  We were so afraid he'd run out and get hit by a car, it's really a great relief.

I believe it will work for anything or any time you need to really get your dogs attention.  So anything you would say NO to or STOP they will get the "hint".


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 01, 2014, 06:06:59 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Pet-corrector-50ml/dp/B00II743LY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414861733&sr=8-3&keywords=pet+corrector (http://www.amazon.com/Pet-corrector-50ml/dp/B00II743LY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414861733&sr=8-3&keywords=pet+corrector)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rZoZwsSmL._AA160_.jpg)

We got it to try and find a way to stop Petey from darting out the front door, nothing was working until we got this.  After using it only twice, now all we have to do is say NO when we open the front door and Petey goes the other way.  We were so afraid he'd run out and get hit by a car, it's really a great relief.

I believe it will work for anything or any time you need to really get your dogs attention.  So anything you would say NO to or STOP they will get the "hint".

Thanks Klaas, I am going to share this with my granddaughter her two dogs drive grandpa crazy with their barking.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 01, 2014, 06:11:31 PM
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Thanks Brandi ::MonkeyKiss::
Hope everyone had a nice Halloween. That's one thing I really miss living in the country, no trick or treaters.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on November 01, 2014, 07:33:20 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Halloween/Untitled13.gif~original)

Thanks Brandi ::MonkeyKiss::
Hope everyone had a nice Halloween. That's one thing I really miss living in the country, no trick or treaters.

We were so disappointed that we had no trick-or-treaters too. Kinda busy street with no sidewalks, and a long driveway to our house where you can't even see there is a house at the end of the driveway was probably the reason, but we had yard lights on outside and the porch light on, and pumpkins and stuff on the porch. *sigh*

Now I have to hide all the chocolate candy from myself!

Klaas:

That sounds like it would be a good training aid to go with what we are teaching her about barking. We're making some headway and things are getting better every day. I read the reviews on the link you gave, and I think we are gonna give it a shot. Excuse the pun.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 02, 2014, 12:58:36 AM
How are you doing Brandi?    ::MonkeyHeart::

Doing well, thanks, Green Eyes. Just got a new mattress and box spring delivered today. Ours needed replacing. Bought it online from SamsClub. The guys delivered it and I noticed a tear on the corner side of the mattress. :-(  The delivery people said to contact Sams, and they'd send a new one, then the guys would deliver it and remove this one. *sigh*

Also have been negotiating with the county for an easement they are requesting to put in a new waterline out by the street. They sent an agreement originally months ago, giving us no rights and only paying $1. to us. hahaha.

Then the right of way guy from the county showed up about a month ago, checking out the area, and I spoke with him. He emailed me a proposal for ~$1300 payment for the easement.

Never dealt with easement issues before, but talked to my realtor and did a lot of research about them. It's sad because they are planning on removing 5 of our trees! (One for the permanent easement and 4 that line our driveway for the temporary construction easement!) I am requesting that they reevaluate their need to remove the 4 mature cedars and pines that line the drive, and if they cannot save them, we are requesting much more money. They also will be digging up a considerable amount of our blacktop driveway. Our driveway from the street to the house is about 400 feet and lined all the way by pine and cedar trees. It is quite beautiful. Removing the 4 at the street will make our driveway much more visible and people will notice that there is a house back here. I really like that most people do not even know there is a house here! Makes me feel more secure.

So we will be losing a lot, in my mind.

So that, and doing ex-neighbor Ray's grocery shopping, making up his 2 daily pill cups, ordering his medications, scheduling his VA doctor appointments (he has 5 scheduled between now and the end of October) and trying to manage my own life and home has been keeping me busy.

No complaints, except I miss Brandi. (I know, I'll stop whining about her soon, I promise.)

How have you been managing with the grand kids back in school? Finding plenty of things to fill your time with?

Yikes!  You have your hands full with this house, but you are doing a great job dealing with it and researching everything.  I am amazed once again at the knowledge the Monkeys have at their fingertips.  You all never cease to amaze me!

You never have to stop reminiscing about Brandi.  Your name shows how much you care about her.  You are not whining, you are entitled to your feelings.

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 02, 2014, 01:02:04 AM
How are you doing Brandi?    ::MonkeyHeart::

Doing well, thanks, Green Eyes. Just got a new mattress and box spring delivered today. Ours needed replacing. Bought it online from SamsClub. The guys delivered it and I noticed a tear on the corner side of the mattress. :-(  The delivery people said to contact Sams, and they'd send a new one, then the guys would deliver it and remove this one. *sigh*

Also have been negotiating with the county for an easement they are requesting to put in a new waterline out by the street. They sent an agreement originally months ago, giving us no rights and only paying $1. to us. hahaha.

Then the right of way guy from the county showed up about a month ago, checking out the area, and I spoke with him. He emailed me a proposal for ~$1300 payment for the easement.

Never dealt with easement issues before, but talked to my realtor and did a lot of research about them. It's sad because they are planning on removing 5 of our trees! (One for the permanent easement and 4 that line our driveway for the temporary construction easement!) I am requesting that they reevaluate their need to remove the 4 mature cedars and pines that line the drive, and if they cannot save them, we are requesting much more money. They also will be digging up a considerable amount of our blacktop driveway. Our driveway from the street to the house is about 400 feet and lined all the way by pine and cedar trees. It is quite beautiful. Removing the 4 at the street will make our driveway much more visible and people will notice that there is a house back here. I really like that most people do not even know there is a house here! Makes me feel more secure.

So we will be losing a lot, in my mind.

So that, and doing ex-neighbor Ray's grocery shopping, making up his 2 daily pill cups, ordering his medications, scheduling his VA doctor appointments (he has 5 scheduled between now and the end of October) and trying to manage my own life and home has been keeping me busy.

No complaints, except I miss Brandi. (I know, I'll stop whining about her soon, I promise.)

How have you been managing with the grand kids back in school? Finding plenty of things to fill your time with?

Sounds like you have been busy. Hope they can save your trees.  When we bought here there is an 8 foot easement in front and 3 foot easement on the other 3 sides.  Have no idea why the sides and back easement. We live in a rural area. There are no sewers or street lights.  Go figure.

What an Angel you are helping your old neighbor. I am sure you miss your Brandi. It takes time. ::MonkeyKiss::

I think I slept a couple days after grandson left.  Have lots to projects on my to do list. Not that I have done many of them. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Stay busy messing around in the house. I have found it takes me longer to get things done. I don't know if it's because I am moving slower or if it's because I don't have a set schedule any more.

Hey beautiful Green Eyes!

They say if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person.  I get more done when I am busy, I think it is because it is pure adrenaline at some point.  It can't be that you are moving slower, you look as young as ever.

 ::MonkeyWink:: ::MonkeyKiss::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 02, 2014, 01:19:17 AM
Brandi

So sorry for your loss.
I have a double septic system..one for the washing machine, dishwasher and kitchen sink the other for the bathrooms. Have never had them pumped and don't put anything to aid them.

Sister

Welcome to the pleasures of a multi-dog household.........ENJOY

Green Eyes

Takes me longer to get things done around here too.
Had a fall about a month ago but had the sense to break my fall with my face and saved my hips and wrists from fractures. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Broke some facial bones and was black and blue forever but am almost human looking again. Glad it happened on cement and not while I was mucking out the barn. ::donkey3::




Your picture is in the dictionary under the words 'busy,' and 'awesome.' 

I live in awe of you and the things you do on your farm and the way you rescue and take care of your animals.  Not only do you have a big heart for animals, but you speak their language and have them under control, as much as can be expected.  You are also there for your family and neighbors.  You are my hero.

I am glad you did not turn into a muck face, but it sure would have been a lot softer landing.  Please take care of yourself along with the others you take care of.  I have a picture in my mind what your face looks like as it has happened to people where my Parents live, but not for the same reason.  You are always in my prayers as are the rest of the Monkeys when I am not here.  I miss you all, you are always in my thoughts.

 ::donkey3:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 02, 2014, 01:19:10 AM
Hi 4Donks! ::HelloKitty::


Hi cadillac ::HelloKitty::

How are you & the fur babies doing?

Hi GE!

Thanks for asking. The mutts are fine but digging in the yard. So hubs planted new sod where they dig and they began digging up the sod.  So he has placed chicken wire with stakes over the new sod.  They are trying to figure out how to dig on top of that!!  He is furious.

Bittersweet...both hubs' and my parents are dealing with aging issues.  They are 87, 89, 91 and 94.

It is a struggle to figure out day to day what to do, how to interact, etc.  Struggles lots of monks have and are going  through.

You are sweet to ask! ::MonkeyKiss::

I read this too fast and saw that your mutts were dancing in the yard.  Maybe that can be a new TV Show, "Dancing with the Furry Stars." 

Each season they can have have animals they rescue compete with each other while trainers teach them.  Of course, they should be on a schedule that is not as brutal as the one the stars put themselves on.  The winning stars can get a walk-on role in a TV show or movie.  It could show how trainable and lovable rescue animals are and that they don't have to adopt designer animals to get a wonderful companion. 

I am sure the idea can be tweaked to come up with a show that is a win/win.  I don't mean the animals have to learn how to dance, but to learn something new each week.  The animals won't really care about being on the screen, but their fans will care and the ratings of the adoptive show will go up, at least for that episode, and who knows, the show may gain permanent followers. 

Now you know why it is hard for me to get things done, my thoughts run around faster than I can.

Trying to get a dog not to dig is a real challenge.  Maybe they can have their own digging area or you can make the place you want to look nice out of reach of the pooches.

I feel for you and the struggles you are going through with family right now.  Our world sure is not set up to have families supporting each other and the elderly as it was years ago.  The responsibility usually falls to one person or one family and can wear you out.  Make sure you take care of yourself or you will go first. 

 ::dogwag::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 02, 2014, 01:27:41 AM
Hello Monkeys!  Been a bit crazy here but I read all of your posts and think of all of you often. School is back in full swing and all the activities that go with it.

I would ask for some prayers - my hubs went in today for a routine screening colonoscopy, and the doctor found several "flat polyps" that he was concerned enough about to not only spend over an hour removing, but actually tattooed his colon for locating them in the next colonoscopy. I am sure the pathology will be fine but I am worried. His sister died from colon cancer so I know it is a possibility it will not be. I am a bit scared. Prayers please!  Love you all!

TBM  Prayers headed out for hubs and you. Positive thoughts & hugs. Sounds like they caught it early on.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I agree.  Prayers headed out for you and your family. 

 ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on November 03, 2014, 07:41:28 PM
Sister, how is Mr. Jenkins doing?

How are you doing?

Thinking of you.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image3-7.png~original)



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 05, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
Evening Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all in need.

Busy around here. It seems I have been called to be a taxi service for the time being. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Between running granddaughter to work & back, taking grandson out for job applications and running hubs to his doctors appointments. Not much time for much else. Keeps me out of trouble. ::MonkeyDevil::

Miss you all and hope every ones doing well.

Brandi Hope Panda is doing well. Loved the picture of Mr Jenkins.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 08, 2014, 10:39:52 PM
Oh Brandi!  Do tell!

Do you have your eye on a new pup??

I was thinking about you finding one just this weekend!

 ::germanshep:: Belle is waiting to hear too!? 

(I don't see a Husky emoticon - so I picked Belle).

Cadillac, you have ESP.

I made a webpage last night to share with you all:
http://users17.jabry.com/eenie91/PANDA/Panda.html

A far cry from a Golden to a herding dog, but Panda is as sweet as they come and adjusting quite well. She had been in the shelter since August, having been brought in by animal control. The officer who picked her up came over to the car as we were putting her in to come home. She was very happy she was being adopted. She told us that the dog was found outside a Food Lion (grocery store.) She had been accompanying a homeless man who came to the store almost every day and waited outside while he went in. That is all we know. Check out the URL ;-)

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::   Congratulations!!!   ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

                                ::dogwag:: ::dogwag:: ::dogwag:: ::dogwag:: ::dogwag:: ::dogwag::

She looks like this pooch here with the patch on the other eye.  I am so happy for you and for your new furbaby!  I bet she was a bandit for Halloween!

                                  ::MonkeyWitch1:: ::MonkeyWitch1:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::dogwag:: ::dogwag::

Welcome to the Monkey Family, Panda!!!   ::MonkeyHeart:: from one 'bear' to another!   "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 08, 2014, 11:11:59 PM
Congrats Brandi on your new pet!
Mine are doing great. Molly is the sweetest dog ever. She is about 90 lbs now. Lilly is as cute as ever. She has turned into a barker! Any suggestions on breaking her of that anyone?

Hope u r all doing well

And to think, Molly was a handful in the beginning.  I remember that time well.  So happy she has adjusted, I had no doubt she would in your capable and loving hands.

All of you put so much time and care into your furbabies.  They are so very lucky to have you as their Parents.  They have felt the love and responded to it.

Yes, it would be nice if they could tell their stories, but some stories may be better forgotten and their new chapters be the ones they remember forever.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyAngel::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on November 09, 2014, 07:28:17 AM
 ::HelloKitty::

Oh Brandi!  Panda looks awesome!

 ::germanshep::

Be back later today, I hope.  George is here, have a big Veterans Day service at church.

 ::monkeyflag3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on November 09, 2014, 11:43:18 AM
Thank you Sister and Bearly.

She starts basic training class this Monday evening!

She has made huge strides in the 4 weeks we have had her!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/panda.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on November 09, 2014, 12:25:47 PM
Panda is so sweet looking. You and her are both lucky to have found each other!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on November 09, 2014, 11:37:10 PM
Panda is so sweet looking. You and her are both lucky to have found each other!

Thanks!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/panda.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 11, 2014, 11:21:36 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope all our Monkeys are safe & warm with the cold snap that's here.

We went from 80 to maybe 50 today, with freezing tonight. It looks like winter is here.

TBM, Brandi & Sister are you guys going to get any of the snow?

Cookie should be getting some.

My grand kids went out to Calif. for a few days. Been warm there when they get in tonight it will be freezing. I hope they have their coats.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have had a very busy schedule the last couple weeks. Then decided I would get some dental work done. I have become a wimp as I've gotten older. Knocked me on my butt. Ended up in bed for a couple days. Starting to feel human again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Miss everyone And hope all are doing well.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 12, 2014, 06:47:21 AM
Thank you Sister and Bearly.

She starts basic training class this Monday evening!

She has made huge strides in the 4 weeks we have had her!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/panda.png~original)

I was looking for a Panda.  That's a cute one!

 "teddybear2::  (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/panda.png~original)




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 12, 2014, 06:54:20 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope all our Monkeys are safe & warm with the cold snap that's here.

We went from 80 to maybe 50 today, with freezing tonight. It looks like winter is here.

TBM, Brandi & Sister are you guys going to get any of the snow?

Cookie should be getting some.

My grand kids went out to Calif. for a few days. Been warm there when they get in tonight it will be freezing. I hope they have their coats.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have had a very busy schedule the last couple weeks. Then decided I would get some dental work done. I have become a wimp as I've gotten older. Knocked me on my butt. Ended up in bed for a couple days. Starting to feel human again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Miss everyone And hope all are doing well.

Hope you feel better, GE!  Are you sick or worn out?



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 12, 2014, 07:23:43 AM
Hi Monkeys

Up date on baby ferals. Both are doing well the little girl hasn't had any yuck her eyes for about three days. The little boy is also clear of yuck in his eyes. But he is blind in his left eye. Which makes me sad. But at least it's only one eye and not both. They are both doing well eating and drinking like little pigs. ::MonkeyHaHa::  The little guy will most likely be an inside only cat. Will have to see how well he does with one eye. Need to take and get both fixed but they are to little yet. ::MonkeyHeart::

You are amazing!

 ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 12, 2014, 07:29:29 PM
Brandi,
I am so happy for you and what a lucky pup Panda is!  Thanks for sharing her pics - I enjoyed meeting her!

We had to take the Criminal (Cadillac) to the vet yesterday.  Long story short, he thinks it might be gastric ulcers so he gave her some pills the size of Texas to take before she eats now.  (Well actually an hour before she eats - so how inconvenient is that?)

The up side for her is she gets the pill in a tiny peanut butter sandwich - she loves that.  And Chubby thinks she should get one too!

Hope everyone is doing well - it's so much quieter over here lately.

Happy Sunday to all😍😘

Hope Criminal enjoys her sandwiches and gets better quickly.  Oh, and while you are making peanut better sandwiches....

 ::MonkeyCool::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on November 14, 2014, 06:17:38 AM
 ::HelloKitty::

Just a quick note -- I am retiring from the ministry effective now.

George is very sick and many issues with Connie.  Have a few health concerns of my own.

It is time for me to put family first -- as in my family.

I am grieving as this has been the hardest decision of my life.  But I have been blessed in so many ways.

Lots of changes about to happen -- moving etc.

Thank you all for keeping me and mine in your prayers.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 14, 2014, 10:54:12 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope all our Monkeys are safe & warm with the cold snap that's here.

We went from 80 to maybe 50 today, with freezing tonight. It looks like winter is here.

TBM, Brandi & Sister are you guys going to get any of the snow?

Cookie should be getting some.

My grand kids went out to Calif. for a few days. Been warm there when they get in tonight it will be freezing. I hope they have their coats.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have had a very busy schedule the last couple weeks. Then decided I would get some dental work done. I have become a wimp as I've gotten older. Knocked me on my butt. Ended up in bed for a couple days. Starting to feel human again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Miss everyone And hope all are doing well.

It snowed here last night.  I had on the wrong footwear, my feet were freezing!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 14, 2014, 11:05:56 AM
::HelloKitty::

Just a quick note -- I am retiring from the ministry effective now.

George is very sick and many issues with Connie.  Have a few health concerns of my own.

It is time for me to put family first -- as in my family.

I am grieving as this has been the hardest decision of my life.  But I have been blessed in so many ways.

Lots of changes about to happen -- moving etc.

Thank you all for keeping me and mine in your prayers.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::

You are in my prayers. If you need to vent about this please call.  I have been a caretaker of 3, not to mention my own issues for years now, so I understand and know that sometimes feelings happen in the middle of the night, I am available anytime for you, Sister.

Anything I can do, I don't think I live all that far from you.  Bless you in this new phase of your life!  I am sure those you minister to will be very sad to see you go and you will miss them too.

 :smt056





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 14, 2014, 11:44:14 AM
::HelloKitty::

Just a quick note -- I am retiring from the ministry effective now.

George is very sick and many issues with Connie.  Have a few health concerns of my own.

It is time for me to put family first -- as in my family.

I am grieving as this has been the hardest decision of my life.  But I have been blessed in so many ways.

Lots of changes about to happen -- moving etc.

Thank you all for keeping me and mine in your prayers.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::

Oh Sister Prayers for you and your family as you choose a new path to follow.  I am sure it was a very hard decision for you to make. But you need to take care of you & your family.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 14, 2014, 11:46:44 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope all our Monkeys are safe & warm with the cold snap that's here.

We went from 80 to maybe 50 today, with freezing tonight. It looks like winter is here.

TBM, Brandi & Sister are you guys going to get any of the snow?

Cookie should be getting some.

My grand kids went out to Calif. for a few days. Been warm there when they get in tonight it will be freezing. I hope they have their coats.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have had a very busy schedule the last couple weeks. Then decided I would get some dental work done. I have become a wimp as I've gotten older. Knocked me on my butt. Ended up in bed for a couple days. Starting to feel human again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Miss everyone And hope all are doing well.

Hope you feel better, GE!  Are you sick or worn out?



I little bit of both Bearly. How are you & the family?  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on November 14, 2014, 07:04:30 PM
::HelloKitty::

Just a quick note -- I am retiring from the ministry effective now.

George is very sick and many issues with Connie.  Have a few health concerns of my own.

It is time for me to put family first -- as in my family.

I am grieving as this has been the hardest decision of my life.  But I have been blessed in so many ways.

Lots of changes about to happen -- moving etc.

Thank you all for keeping me and mine in your prayers.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::

Sister - you remain in my prayers. I know this could not have been an easy choice but I am sure your heart and God are leading you down the right path. {{{{{hugs}}}}}


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 15, 2014, 09:08:40 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope all our Monkeys are safe & warm with the cold snap that's here.

We went from 80 to maybe 50 today, with freezing tonight. It looks like winter is here.

TBM, Brandi & Sister are you guys going to get any of the snow?

Cookie should be getting some.

My grand kids went out to Calif. for a few days. Been warm there when they get in tonight it will be freezing. I hope they have their coats.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have had a very busy schedule the last couple weeks. Then decided I would get some dental work done. I have become a wimp as I've gotten older. Knocked me on my butt. Ended up in bed for a couple days. Starting to feel human again.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Miss everyone And hope all are doing well.

Hope you feel better, GE!  Are you sick or worn out?



I little bit of both Bearly. How are you & the family?  ::MonkeyAngel::

I am so sorry, GE.  You have my number use it any time, you know I am up at all hours and would be happy to hear from you.

The family things are just too long to talk about.  Here are just some things.  

I had to make the decision of a feeding tube for my Dad.  He was in the hospital for almost a month and I needed to stay with him.  I have to take him back for surgery to remove a stone from each kidney.  The stones are blocking the way out of the kidneys.  Next month, they will remove them as an outpatient.  He has stents in both sides to bypass the kidneys and during the surgery, they will put in new ones with strings coming out of his body, and once they determine the urine can get out of the kidney and go where it is supposed to go next, they will pull the strings and remove the stents in the office.  On the good side, he does not have to take blood thinner anymore, his heart is fine.  Once this is done, he should be strong and have no more infections.  He should then be stronger and start eating on his own, right now, with the many UTIs, he has been weaker than normal.  The place he is living is so horrible, the hospital asked me to stop telling the issues I have been having to them (because they are not doing anything about them) but to call the ombudsman and in some circumstances, the police.  That is how bad things are there.

My Mother in the meantime was in a different hospital for surgery on her other foot, the hospital she chose was about an hour from where my Dad was.  Running back and forth was nuts.  She is not allowed to stand on her feet, the bones are too weak and they go through the bottom of her feet she also has very bad swelling in her legs (lymphedema) and needs to be off her feet and have her legs elevated all day until they go down.  She refuses to do this and keeps getting cellulitis in her legs along with the dangerous edema and her legs are huge.  She has fallen several times.  Last time she had bruises so badly she had to go to the hospital for pneumonia in the lobe where the biggest bruise.  She got it because she could not breathe deeply.  She tells me when she falls, she has broken toes, etc., but will not let me tell the nurses, nor will she tell the nurses.  She hates the food, so I keep bringing food to her. The doctors have been upset with her, then me for not being able to get her off her feet.  She keeps saying she has to stay up until 2 AM or later because she needs to do things.  When I go in there even when I stay until 10 PM or later, She will not let anyone do anything for her except me. The doctor goes in to see patients twice a week, he says he has never see her off her feet.  The many doctors she has for her feet and legs, she tells them she is always off her feet all the time, and that is just now true.  There is nothing more I can do, except what she asks, get her things from the store, and do whatever I can bandage or do for her.  She has many doctors that she sees and has many appointments, so I take her and make sure she has her tests done, there are some she hasn't done because she says she does not have time.  Otherwise, I am there every day.  I am not sure what else to do.

I ended up needing emergency surgery the day I was to take my Dad home and then again a week later.  I had to have it in an office in the hospital because there was no OR available.  They apologized for not being able to get rid of all the pain when they were cutting me open, they said they could get rid of the scalpel pain, but not the pressure pain of getting the lump and all the junk out, they said it was the size of a softball, 3 hours sooner, it was only gumball size, the abscess was growing by leaps and bounds.  

I am in a lot of pain from this and sensitive to the tape that holds the bandage on, which is giving me what they call a neurological itch all over my body, it is very deep and scratching does not help.  The tape has pulled all my skin off under the tape (the epidermis layer is the one on top, I believe) and they are now taping it to the pink stuff under that layer (I think that is called the dermis layer) and it hurts like heck when it is pulled off every day and then gets re-applied, and burns like heck for the rest of the day.  They said they have never seen anyone so sensitive to tape and adhesive.  They are already using paper tape, so no one knows what else to do.  If anyone has a suggestion on what to do to get a bandage to stay on without any tape, I would appreciate it, it should take 3 months to heal.  They could not close it and had to pack it so it would heal from the inside out.  They said it is pretty deep and wide.  They had to cut me open wider and deeper the second time because there was more to get so I needed another emergency surgery and it was not in an OR again.  They said if they should think there is more, they will wait for an OR and knock me out!  The itching has now gone systemic and is in all the nerves over my body itching like crazy, it's like a burning itching.  I wake up with pain where I have scratched in my sleep, I am trying not to, but I am dead from the pain and itch when I finally fall asleep.  A visiting nurse was sent every day and now, three weeks later every other day.  I had to put off my back surgery to a later time.

Cubby has been a life saver, but has his issues as you know.  Thank God for him!

That is the shortened version.  You can imagine the whole version.  

 ::monkeymask:: ::monkeymask:: ::monkeymask::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on November 15, 2014, 11:46:57 PM
Bearly
Hope you are feeling better soon. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
 ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 16, 2014, 10:24:27 AM
Yikes Miss Bearly,

You and your family are in my Prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Wish you were closer to us Monkeys here in North Texas so we could help. Big Hugs headed your way. You know you can call any time. I am up & down at all hours.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 18, 2014, 12:45:57 PM

Thanks so much, Green Eyes and 4 Donks, I really appreciate it.

Dad is on his way to the hospital right now. 

The visiting nurse came to see me, I have a fever and need to take it again later, which is not good news.  I have to go in if it goes to 101, right now it is 100.2 or if I am sick to my stomach.  I am going to eat, I think I feel sick because they needed to start me on iron, I kept getting dizzy and my iron was just a little low.  I think I am getting dizzy because it really hurts to pull the tape of what is left of my skin, the top layer is gone and now the dermis is covered with bumps.  I have another lump, please pray or send good thoughts it is not more infection, on the good side, it is only a small lump and near the top of the skin.

Cubby has a red eye.  I took his contact out last night.  It had only been in a couple of days.  It was still red this morning.  The nurse from school called me to tell me his eye is red.  She is going to check on it every hour.  It is not seeping.

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 18, 2014, 02:51:07 PM

Thanks so much, Green Eyes and 4 Donks, I really appreciate it.

Dad is on his way to the hospital right now. 

The visiting nurse came to see me, I have a fever and need to take it again later, which is not good news.  I have to go in if it goes to 101, right now it is 100.2 or if I am sick to my stomach.  I am going to eat, I think I feel sick because they needed to start me on iron, I kept getting dizzy and my iron was just a little low.  I think I am getting dizzy because it really hurts to pull the tape of what is left of my skin, the top layer is gone and now the dermis is covered with bumps.  I have another lump, please pray or send good thoughts it is not more infection, on the good side, it is only a small lump and near the top of the skin.

Cubby has a red eye.  I took his contact out last night.  It had only been in a couple of days.  It was still red this morning.  The nurse from school called me to tell me his eye is red.  She is going to check on it every hour.  It is not seeping.

 "teddybear2::



Miss Bearly, ::MonkeyAngel:: Continued prayers ::MonkeyAngel::

Sorry to hear your dad is headed back to the hospital. That Cubby has red eye. Glad the school nurse will be watching it at school. I know you want to be there for your dad. But you have to stop and take care of you. And get your self healthy. You aren't going to be able to take care of any of them if you end up in the hospital yourself.  ::MonkeyHeart:: Please take care of yourself first this time. Prayers and hugs. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on November 19, 2014, 07:23:12 AM
hope all the monkeys in the north/central/great lakes are safe!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on November 19, 2014, 10:18:42 AM

Thanks so much, Green Eyes and 4 Donks, I really appreciate it.

Dad is on his way to the hospital right now. 

The visiting nurse came to see me, I have a fever and need to take it again later, which is not good news.  I have to go in if it goes to 101, right now it is 100.2 or if I am sick to my stomach.  I am going to eat, I think I feel sick because they needed to start me on iron, I kept getting dizzy and my iron was just a little low.  I think I am getting dizzy because it really hurts to pull the tape of what is left of my skin, the top layer is gone and now the dermis is covered with bumps.  I have another lump, please pray or send good thoughts it is not more infection, on the good side, it is only a small lump and near the top of the skin.

Cubby has a red eye.  I took his contact out last night.  It had only been in a couple of days.  It was still red this morning.  The nurse from school called me to tell me his eye is red.  She is going to check on it every hour.  It is not seeping.

 "teddybear2::



Your plate is full. I am sending prayers that you and yours heal fast!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on November 19, 2014, 11:15:59 AM
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We got it to try and find a way to stop Petey from darting out the front door, nothing was working until we got this.  After using it only twice, now all we have to do is say NO when we open the front door and Petey goes the other way.  We were so afraid he'd run out and get hit by a car, it's really a great relief.

I believe it will work for anything or any time you need to really get your dogs attention.  So anything you would say NO to or STOP they will get the "hint".

Thank-you, klass, for sharing with us very smart idea. :)  If the dog sees a skunk, or another animal, it would get the pet's attention.  ::rhino::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on November 19, 2014, 11:17:40 AM


Hi Monkeys,

Brandi,

You may need to start planning a Cauliflower garden :).  I may do the same.   ::dogwag::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: darla on November 19, 2014, 07:51:15 PM
Hi Monkeys,

Haven't been in here in a long time. Things have slowed down a little here on my homefront for the time being. Praying it last a little longer. My grandson Chandler is probably facing his 4th surgery in a few more weeks. He broke his femur on July 22, 2014 and with the Muscular Dystrophy  and then contracting osteomyelitis and MRSA the bone is deteriorating and has not healed after all these months. He is wearing a bone stimulator until Dec. 18th then they will decide what is next. His body is rejecting the plates and screws. So please say some prayers for him and his Mom, Dad and sister.

Sister I am so saddened by the decision you had to make, but I do understand. You have to take care of you also. Always in my prayers.

Bearly your post was heartbreaking. Bless you! Not sure where your surgery was or if this is even an option but they have this stretchy net stuff that comes in a long tube. Chandler uses it over his PICC line to protect it. And I have to use the stretchy tape on my skin. Any other takes the skin off.  It is like a  mesh tape. And does not cause irritation. Maybe you could ask about them. Will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Your Mom sounds like mine. My sister or myself go into the Drs. office with her because she will not tell the Dr. anything. She fusses like crazy at us when we tell, but oh well. She has dementia and can be hard to get along with at times. So I know how stressful it can be. Take care of yourself or you won't be any good for anyone else.

I keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers even when I am not here posting.
I hope to be able to chat since it gets dark so early and so cold. I don't drive much at night as I can't see.
I posted a new video of an interview my son did on the 3 yr anniversary of his shooting on the thread I started about him. The first one is very short, but I got my hands on the raw uncut video. Hope you all will take a look at it. I am so proud of him.

Love you all and God Bless!
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on November 20, 2014, 10:23:10 AM
please keep George in your prayers.
Important doctor's appointment today.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: darla on November 20, 2014, 10:26:17 AM
please keep George in your prayers.
Important doctor's appointment today.



Prayers always Sister saying an extra one now! Hope all goes well!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on November 20, 2014, 06:01:57 PM
Thank you Darla and everyone for your prayers.
They helped me a lot.

George is so good, never complains.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 20, 2014, 06:31:36 PM
please keep George in your prayers.
Important doctor's appointment today.


Prayers for George  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on November 27, 2014, 12:02:09 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to all our Monkeys ::MonkeyKiss::

Family and Friends
are a wonderful part
of the Thanksgiving Holiday!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on November 27, 2014, 05:36:28 AM
Happy Thanksgiving  ::rhino::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on November 30, 2014, 10:39:20 AM

My Dad's stones, stents, and catheter are out.  I am on my way out right now.  I will let you know more later.  I wanted to thank you for your prayers.  It went better than anyone could even hope.  You helped create a miracle.

Darla, it's under my arm, in my armpit, a nurse tried the mesh and it, um, kept riding up because of my bewbs and made it like a rubber band ending up in the wound. 

Darla, if I recall, your husband is a doctor, am I right or is my brain scrambled?

Sister, you and George are in my prayers, along with your Sister. 

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.  Mine was crazy, I was sleeping at the hospital, went to have dinner (it was at lunch time) with Mom and made her come out of her room and go to the main dining room (not the medical one).  It made her feel much better.  More later.  Santa with my Grandson. 

You are always in my prayers.  I remembered the Monkeys when I recalled everything I was thankful for.  My Dad and I were talking about the Monkeys on Thanksgiving and he is very grateful for your prayers.

Thank you!

 ::MonkeyKiss::    ::MonkeyAngel::  "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on December 01, 2014, 08:10:20 AM
First, I thank everyone for your continued prayers.

I had George here for Thanksgiving and got him moved into the little place where Connie lived.  Have to admit, I broke down realizing she will never be returning there.  But George is happy with the move.

I will be moving from the parsonage to my house (where I have never lived) where George was living.  Lots of moving going on and me with a very bum arm.  This too shall pass.

This time next month I will begin my new life.   ::MonkeyDance::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 01, 2014, 04:32:47 PM

My Dad's stones, stents, and catheter are out.  I am on my way out right now.  I will let you know more later.  I wanted to thank you for your prayers.  It went better than anyone could even hope.  You helped create a miracle.

Darla, it's under my arm, in my armpit, a nurse tried the mesh and it, um, kept riding up because of my bewbs and made it like a rubber band ending up in the wound. 

Darla, if I recall, your husband is a doctor, am I right or is my brain scrambled?

Sister, you and George are in my prayers, along with your Sister. 

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.  Mine was crazy, I was sleeping at the hospital, went to have dinner (it was at lunch time) with Mom and made her come out of her room and go to the main dining room (not the medical one).  It made her feel much better.  More later.  Santa with my Grandson. 

You are always in my prayers.  I remembered the Monkeys when I recalled everything I was thankful for.  My Dad and I were talking about the Monkeys on Thanksgiving and he is very grateful for your prayers.

Thank you!

 ::MonkeyKiss::    ::MonkeyAngel::  "teddybear2::



That is wonderful news about your dad Bearly and glad to hear you got your mom out of her room.  ::MonkeyHeart:: Continued prayers for you and your family.  ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 01, 2014, 04:39:04 PM
First, I thank everyone for your continued prayers.

I had George here for Thanksgiving and got him moved into the little place where Connie lived.  Have to admit, I broke down realizing she will never be returning there.  But George is happy with the move.

I will be moving from the parsonage to my house (where I have never lived) where George was living.  Lots of moving going on and me with a very bum arm.  This too shall pass.

This time next month I will begin my new life.   ::MonkeyDance::



Sister sounds like things are moving along. So happy you got George moved and you are getting ready to start a new chapter in your life. Continued Prayers for you all.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on December 03, 2014, 08:19:35 PM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on December 05, 2014, 08:08:46 AM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on December 05, 2014, 08:42:37 PM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

 ::MonkeyDance::   ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 06, 2014, 08:24:37 AM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

That's wonderful Sister.  ::MonkeyCheer3:: You are a blessing to us also.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on December 08, 2014, 03:37:32 PM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Great news and just in time to decorate for Christmas  !!!!!


 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 08, 2014, 05:34:44 PM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Great news and just in time to decorate for Christmas  !!!!!


 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Yes indeedy!

By the way, I just have to say it does my heart good to see you all resurrect holiday avatars I have made for you! (It wasn't all in vain!)

Hope you, your sister and all the animals are doing well, 4 Donks. I think of you often.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on December 09, 2014, 09:33:17 AM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Great news and just in time to decorate for Christmas  !!!!!


 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Well, it has been delayed until Friday of next week.
Think I wil just get a nice wreath for the door and a table decoration.  Next year -- wow!

 ::MonkeyReindeer::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 10, 2014, 02:30:18 AM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Great news and just in time to decorate for Christmas  !!!!!


 ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Well, it has been delayed until Friday of next week.
Think I wil just get a nice wreath for the door and a table decoration.  Next year -- wow!

 ::MonkeyReindeer::


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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on December 10, 2014, 06:58:38 PM
You got it Brandi!
 ::snowmanlaugh::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on December 15, 2014, 07:53:16 PM
Sister...congrats on getting a home! Wonderful!

Klaas...I have one of those air correctors. Works really well with Molly the lab...Lilly not so much.  She thinks she is regal and above any corrections lol.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 18, 2014, 08:46:32 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's doing well.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

It's almost Christmas  ::hohohosanta:: I swear it was just here. The year seems to have flown bye so fast. Hope everyone is getting everything ready. I have finished my shopping and have everything almost wrapped.

My oldest brother had to have back surgery Monday. He is home and doing great. Had a herniated disc in his lower back. I wanted to go out to California to be there with him. But other obligations kept me from going.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

Miss everyone. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on December 19, 2014, 07:58:49 AM
Well, today is the moving day.  Yesterday was full packing.
I am exhausted but excited.  Took Belle and Mr. Jenkins to the kennel so they wouldn't have to endure the stress.
In case I don't get back on line for a while -- hope all the monkeys have a blessed Christmas.

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

I am looking forward to the New Year and teaching my brain how to breathe again.

 ::MonkeyReindeer::

Prayers are steadfast for all of you!

 ::snowmanlaugh::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 19, 2014, 08:38:44 PM
Well, today is the moving day.  Yesterday was full packing.
I am exhausted but excited.  Took Belle and Mr. Jenkins to the kennel so they wouldn't have to endure the stress.
In case I don't get back on line for a while -- hope all the monkeys have a blessed Christmas.

 ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

I am looking forward to the New Year and teaching my brain how to breathe again.

 ::MonkeyReindeer::

Prayers are steadfast for all of you!

 ::snowmanlaugh::


Wonderful news Sister ::MonkeyReindeer:: ::ElfMonkey:: ::DancingSantaMonkey1:: ::snowmanlaugh:: ::santawink:: ::hohohosanta::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on December 23, 2014, 06:58:47 AM
In answer to prayers, things are moving faster than anticipated.  This time next week will be in my own home.  I haven't lived in a home of my own since 1989.  It will be wonderful!
Don't know how long it will take to get on the internet, but I know you know I pray for each of you every day!
What a blessing you all are to me and my loved ones!

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Thank you Sister, best of luck, and thank you Green Eyes.  Darla, I just realized I mixed your name up wth Darleen.  Green Eyes, I so admire the way you know the weather everywhere and who lives in what area.  I am directionally challenged and no matter how I try, I just don't get it.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on December 23, 2014, 09:18:27 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's doing well.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

It's almost Christmas  ::hohohosanta:: I swear it was just here. The year seems to have flown bye so fast. Hope everyone is getting everything ready. I have finished my shopping and have everything almost wrapped.

My oldest brother had to have back surgery Monday. He is home and doing great. Had a herniated disc in his lower back. I wanted to go out to California to be there with him. But other obligations kept me from going.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

Miss everyone. ::MonkeyHeart::

Miss you, Green Eyes :)

Following up on the question I had  ::MonkeyCool::

A "pepper suet" is sold at WM (out of it, when I found out), it discourages Squirrels, also, rats, can't smell the suet because of the pepper, so I read, interesting.

I decided, I needed everyone in the yard, the Squirrels send out an alert call when a predator is nearly. The Blue Jays also send out an alarm when a hawk or  is circling, or when cat is going to pounce. I accept that the animal kingdom is supposed to be where they are and to protect one another, safety in numbers.

I use safflower seeds and the Squirrels do not touch them, the seed is to bitter for Squirrel.  The Cardinals loves safflower, the titmouse and chickadees, like the seeds.

I am staying clear of anything pepper except on human food.   Have a safe and peaceful Christmas.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 23, 2014, 04:35:26 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's doing well.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

It's almost Christmas  ::hohohosanta:: I swear it was just here. The year seems to have flown bye so fast. Hope everyone is getting everything ready. I have finished my shopping and have everything almost wrapped.

My oldest brother had to have back surgery Monday. He is home and doing great. Had a herniated disc in his lower back. I wanted to go out to California to be there with him. But other obligations kept me from going.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

Miss everyone. ::MonkeyHeart::

Miss you, Green Eyes :)

Following up on the question I had  ::MonkeyCool::

A "pepper suet" is sold at WM (out of it, when I found out), it discourages Squirrels, also, rats, can't smell the suet because of the pepper, so I read, interesting.

I decided, I needed everyone in the yard, the Squirrels send out an alert call when a predator is nearly. The Blue Jays also send out an alarm when a hawk or  is circling, or when cat is going to pounce. I accept that the animal kingdom is supposed to be where they are and to protect one another, safety in numbers.

I use safflower seeds and the Squirrels do not touch them, the seed is to bitter for Squirrel.  The Cardinals loves safflower, the titmouse and chickadees, like the seeds.

I am staying clear of anything pepper except on human food.   Have a safe and peaceful Christmas.

Seahorse sounds like you have your squirrel problem worked out. They can be sneaky little devils that's for sure.  ::hohohosanta::

Have a Merry Christmas ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 23, 2014, 04:38:44 PM
::hohohosanta:: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ::santawink::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on December 23, 2014, 05:11:22 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's doing well.  ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

It's almost Christmas  ::hohohosanta:: I swear it was just here. The year seems to have flown bye so fast. Hope everyone is getting everything ready. I have finished my shopping and have everything almost wrapped.

My oldest brother had to have back surgery Monday. He is home and doing great. Had a herniated disc in his lower back. I wanted to go out to California to be there with him. But other obligations kept me from going.  ::MonkeyReindeer::

Miss everyone. ::MonkeyHeart::

Miss you, Green Eyes :)

Following up on the question I had  ::MonkeyCool::

A "pepper suet" is sold at WM (out of it, when I found out), it discourages Squirrels, also, rats, can't smell the suet because of the pepper, so I read, interesting.

I decided, I needed everyone in the yard, the Squirrels send out an alert call when a predator is nearly. The Blue Jays also send out an alarm when a hawk or  is circling, or when cat is going to pounce. I accept that the animal kingdom is supposed to be where they are and to protect one another, safety in numbers.

I use safflower seeds and the Squirrels do not touch them, the seed is to bitter for Squirrel.  The Cardinals loves safflower, the titmouse and chickadees, like the seeds.

I am staying clear of anything pepper except on human food.   Have a safe and peaceful Christmas.

Seahorse sounds like you have your squirrel problem worked out. They can be sneaky little devils that's for sure.  ::hohohosanta::

Have a Merry Christmas ::DancingSantaMonkey1::

Green eyes,

Ah ha ha those sneaky little devils unscrewed the squirrel proof bird feeder.  It is almost amusing. :) I solved my problem them and they solved their problem with me.

God Bless everyone.  Happy Christmas to all and all a good night.  ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 23, 2014, 05:41:25 PM
Seahorse Wrote:
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Green eyes,

Ah ha ha those sneaky little devils unscrewed the squirrel proof bird feeder.  It is almost amusing. Smile I solved my problem them and they solved their problem with me.

God Bless everyone.  Happy Christmas to all and all a good night. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seahorse that is funny made me laugh.  ::snowmanlaugh:: They really are little devils ::snowmanlaugh::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 23, 2014, 05:45:39 PM
Monkeys I am asking for Prayers for one of our young friends here. He lost his oldest brother Sunday evening. His brother was shot and killed. The families in so much pain. It brakes my heart.  ::MonkeyTears::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on December 24, 2014, 01:52:49 PM
Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas.   ::MonkeyReindeer::

Green Eyes will keep your friend and the family in my prayers.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 24, 2014, 03:58:52 PM
Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas.   ::MonkeyReindeer::

Green Eyes will keep your friend and the family in my prayers.


Thank You 4Donks. He was a good man and leaves 2 small children.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 24, 2014, 07:04:46 PM
Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas.   ::MonkeyReindeer::

Green Eyes will keep your friend and the family in my prayers.


Thank You 4Donks. He was a good man and leaves 2 small children.  ::MonkeyAngel::

So sorry to hear about this, GE.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on December 24, 2014, 08:04:16 PM
Monkeys I am asking for Prayers for one of our young friends here. He lost his oldest brother Sunday evening. His brother was shot and killed. The families in so much pain. It brakes my heart.  ::MonkeyTears::

Prayers for his friends and family!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 24, 2014, 09:39:43 PM
Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas.   ::MonkeyReindeer::

Green Eyes will keep your friend and the family in my prayers.


Thank You 4Donks. He was a good man and leaves 2 small children.  ::MonkeyAngel::

So sorry to hear about this, GE.

Thank You Brandi ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 24, 2014, 09:40:19 PM
Monkeys I am asking for Prayers for one of our young friends here. He lost his oldest brother Sunday evening. His brother was shot and killed. The families in so much pain. It brakes my heart.  ::MonkeyTears::

Prayers for his friends and family!   ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank You TBM ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 25, 2014, 02:01:38 AM
      (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image17-3.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on December 25, 2014, 02:41:39 AM
      (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image17-3.png~original)


 Peace on earth to all.

 Brandi, what a beautiful painting.
 Your art is such a nice gift to the monkeys.  Thank-you


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 25, 2014, 03:27:06 AM
      (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image17-3.png~original)


Thank You Brandi,

Love your picture ::DancingSantaMonkey1::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Red on December 25, 2014, 09:57:36 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS MONKEYS ...

(http://scaredmonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Merry-Christmas-monkey.jpg)

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2014 FROM SCARED MONKEYS … “I Bring You Good News of Great Joy that Will Be for All the People. Today in the Town of David; a Savior has Been Born to You”

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2014/12/25/merry-christmas-2014-from-scared-monkeys-i-bring-you-good-news-of-great-joy-that-will-be-for-all-the-people-today-in-the-town-of-david-a-saviour-has-been-born-to-you/

On this special day we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and for all to always remember the true reason for the season. As you are unwrapping presents, spending time with family, friends and loved ones, eating your dinner and experiencing the joy of this day, always keep in mind the true reason for the season because  on this joyous day …  “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 25, 2014, 04:10:43 PM
      (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image17-3.png~original)


 Peace on earth to all.

 Brandi, what a beautiful painting.
 Your art is such a nice gift to the monkeys.  Thank-you

Actually, it is a picture of our new house that I applied filters to, to make it look like a watercolor painting!

You are very kind, Seahorse. And thank you also, Green Eyes!

I hope you all are having a good day filled with memory-making moments for all!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/A-Christmas/Christmas-2012/sig7.gif~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 26, 2014, 02:14:19 PM
Afternoon every one. Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas. Found out that youngest son and his girlfriend will be here tomorrow to spend a week with us. Should be interesting as he is bringing his two dogs a basset hound and his hound dog.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Wondering how they are going to get along with granddaughters two healers. On top of the cats.  ::hohohosanta:: I might have do some of this ::monkeywine2:: before the week is done.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 26, 2014, 02:53:50 PM
Afternoon every one. Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas. Found out that youngest son and his girlfriend will be here tomorrow to spend a week with us. Should be interesting as he is bringing his two dogs a basset hound and his hound dog.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Wondering how they are going to get along with granddaughters two healers. On top of the cats.  ::hohohosanta:: I might have do some of this ::monkeywine2:: before the week is done.

Wow!

Sounds like you will need this:
       (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Untitled-1-1.png~original)

Have fun!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 26, 2014, 03:08:53 PM
Afternoon every one. Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas. Found out that youngest son and his girlfriend will be here tomorrow to spend a week with us. Should be interesting as he is bringing his two dogs a basset hound and his hound dog.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Wondering how they are going to get along with granddaughters two healers. On top of the cats.  ::hohohosanta:: I might have do some of this ::monkeywine2:: before the week is done.

Wow!

Sounds like you will need this:
       (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Untitled-1-1.png~original)

Have fun!

You are so right Brandi  ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on December 30, 2014, 02:50:21 AM
Just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year  ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on December 31, 2014, 02:28:53 PM
Just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year  ::donkey3::

Thank you 4 Donks.

I'd like to join you in wishing all of you who still post here the same!

...and those who used to post here and those who just read here too.

With an emphasis on the "healthy" part!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/New%20Years/Animation7bh.gif~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on December 31, 2014, 08:30:22 PM
2014 - a Year in Review with Dana, Red and Blink!  Download podcast now!

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2014/12/31/the-dana-pretzer-show-wednesday-december-31-2014-happy-new-year-2014-a-year-in-review/ (http://scaredmonkeys.com/2014/12/31/the-dana-pretzer-show-wednesday-december-31-2014-happy-new-year-2014-a-year-in-review/)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 31, 2014, 10:49:08 PM
2014 - a Year in Review with Dana, Red and Blink!  Download podcast now!

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2014/12/31/the-dana-pretzer-show-wednesday-december-31-2014-happy-new-year-2014-a-year-in-review/ (http://scaredmonkeys.com/2014/12/31/the-dana-pretzer-show-wednesday-december-31-2014-happy-new-year-2014-a-year-in-review/)

Will have to catch it after 2 our time


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on December 31, 2014, 10:52:35 PM
HAPPY NEW YEARS

Hope everyone has a safe & warm news years eve.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Red on January 01, 2015, 01:06:45 AM
Scared Monkeys Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year 2015!!!

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2015/01/01/scared-monkeys-wishes-everyone-a-happy-new-year-2015/

Quote
We wish everyone a healthy, joyous and successful New Year.  As we look back over this past year and remember it with fondness and sorrow, we look forward to a new year where hope springs eternal.  We look to the future and the new year in 2015.

I want to take a moment to thank all the readers, listeners and contributors of Scared Monkeys.com, the Scared Monkeys forum, Blink on Crime and Scared Monkeys Radio.  Thank you for a memorable 2014. Over the year we covered so many stories, so many missing persons, so many crimes, and so many other events in the world of politics, sports and entertainment. Some made up happy, some made us sad. Through all the ups and downs, laughter and tears, we made it through another wonderful year. On a person note 2014 was especially trying as I dealt with more loss of loved and beloved ones that tested my resolve. Last but certainly not least, a special thanks to all the moderators (CBB, San, Nut44x4, Bearlyhere) and to Klaas, who spins her magic to make it all work. Thank you all so very, very much!!!

Wising you all the best in 2015. God Bless!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 02, 2015, 09:08:21 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well. Continues Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's safe & warm.

Sad morning. Son & girlfriend left to go back home. Had a wonderful visit, even with all the dogs & cats. ::MonkeyHaHa::

WOW it's 2015 where do 2014 go?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 06, 2015, 04:59:15 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well. Continues Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's safe & warm.

Sad morning. Son & girlfriend left to go back home. Had a wonderful visit, even with all the dogs & cats. ::MonkeyHaHa::

WOW it's 2015 where do 2014 go?

Glad you enjoyed the visit, Green Eyes.

Took all the Christmas decorations down and packed them up this past weekend. I miss the lights. The tree in the living room was so nice to look at as I walked through it all the time to go to the kitchen, take the dog out, etc. And the candles in the windows, miss them too. I wish there was another holiday/season where we put lights up during the year. I love seeing them at home and outside on other peoples' homes.

Very cold spell headed our way, hoping everyone stays warm and safe.

Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but Panda graduated from her Basic training class on December 22. She did great. We are continuing to work her on her skills/commands and hubby is in the process of building some agility equipment and we plan on doing some agility training (not for competition) in the Spring. Panda likes having a job to do and has more energy to burn than our Golden (Brandi) did. She keeps us busy with making sure she is mentally and physically challenged. But she sure has turned into a happy dog!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/sig2-2.png~original)




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 06, 2015, 05:26:08 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well. Continues Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's safe & warm.

Sad morning. Son & girlfriend left to go back home. Had a wonderful visit, even with all the dogs & cats. ::MonkeyHaHa::

WOW it's 2015 where do 2014 go?

Glad you enjoyed the visit, Green Eyes.

Took all the Christmas decorations down and packed them up this past weekend. I miss the lights. The tree in the living room was so nice to look at as I walked through it all the time to go to the kitchen, take the dog out, etc. And the candles in the windows, miss them too. I wish there was another holiday/season where we put lights up during the year. I love seeing them at home and outside on other peoples' homes.

Very cold spell headed our way, hoping everyone stays warm and safe.

Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but Panda graduated from her Basic training class on December 22. She did great. We are continuing to work her on her skills/commands and hubby is in the process of building some agility equipment and we plan on doing some agility training (not for competition) in the Spring. Panda likes having a job to do and has more energy to burn than our Golden (Brandi) did. She keeps us busy with making sure she is mentally and physically challenged. But she sure has turned into a happy dog!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/sig2-2.png~original)




That's wonderful news about Panda. Sounds like every one is doing well. You guys are wonderful fur baby parents. ::MonkeyKiss::

We had a wonderful visit with son and his girl friend. They had a rough trip home with all the ice on the roads. But they made it. ::MonkeyEek::

Hope you stay safe & warm with this new cold front coming in.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 07, 2015, 02:08:11 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS MONKEYS ...

(http://scaredmonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Merry-Christmas-monkey.jpg)

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2014 FROM SCARED MONKEYS … “I Bring You Good News of Great Joy that Will Be for All the People. Today in the Town of David; a Savior has Been Born to You”

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2014/12/25/merry-christmas-2014-from-scared-monkeys-i-bring-you-good-news-of-great-joy-that-will-be-for-all-the-people-today-in-the-town-of-david-a-saviour-has-been-born-to-you/

On this special day we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and for all to always remember the true reason for the season. As you are unwrapping presents, spending time with family, friends and loved ones, eating your dinner and experiencing the joy of this day, always keep in mind the true reason for the season because  on this joyous day …  “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

Thanks so much, Red.  This year it was so very hard to remember this holiday was about a little baby being born, which is always a reason to celebrate.  The joy this baby brings is extraordinary.  Christ was fully man and truly God and came to save us from our sins and give us hope.

This year seemed particularly tough.  Like Green Eyes' friend whose brother, the father of two children, passed away, this year during this season, it seemed a particularly tough one for so many people I know.  I always thought this happened more after Christmas.  So many deaths this year happened right before Christmas.  One of my best friends died the Friday before Christmas.  She was with friends and in her own home.  Since she passed in her home, she had to have an autopsy.  She was buried the day after Christmas.  The autopsy showed nothing.  She was the picture of health and did everything we are all supposed to do.  My son's father passed quite some time ago.  She was his last connection to his father.  We did not celebrate Christmas on the 25th, but we did have a low key celebration the weekend after. 

There was just too much that happened this year.  I was happy to shred the 2014 calendar and put up the 2015 one.  The hope and wonder that happens during the Christmas season as we celebrate when our Savior is born and the promises made to us, gave us the strength we needed to be able to put one foot in front of the other and gave us hope for the New Year.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 07, 2015, 02:44:01 AM

Green Eyes, I am so very sorry to hear about your friend's brother.  My prayers go out for him and for all who love him.

My prayers continue for all monkeys.  I hope you are all in out of the cold.

Sister, I am so happy for you, and glad you are excited about the newest chapter in your life and the hope that comes with it.

Seahorse, I am with you having all of nature going through my yard, as long as they don't take a bite out of anyone.  I might take exception to the overfed groundhog that ate very well at the smorgasbord of my garden.  He got it all!  He was fatter than Obie the 77 pound dachshund, who is now about 50 pounds lighter now that he has his new owner.  Our groundhog looks like the before picture of him.

Brandy, I had a feeling that was a picture of your new house from your description.  It looks really nice.

Four Donks, it is always nice to see your face.  I hope you are battened down for the cold winter that has already started.

TBM, I hope things have settled down in your house and you, your husband, and the boys enjoy your 2015.

Muffy and Klaas, thank you for all you do.  I hope this is a good year for you and your families.

For the rest of the monkeys and those I have forgotten, I wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe 2015.  You are in my prayers.

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 07, 2015, 07:06:37 AM
Afternoon every one. Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas. Found out that youngest son and his girlfriend will be here tomorrow to spend a week with us. Should be interesting as he is bringing his two dogs a basset hound and his hound dog.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Wondering how they are going to get along with granddaughters two healers. On top of the cats.  ::hohohosanta:: I might have do some of this ::monkeywine2:: before the week is done.

Oh boy! Where will you be staying?   ::snowmanlaugh::

How is your brother feeling?  I hope the surgery really helped him.

What kind of hound dog?

How did it go?

I think it would be fun to stay at your home for a while and watch what happens.  You are well loved by your family.  It is so nice that you have so many members of your family that want to be near you.  You are blessed and so are they.

 ::MonkeyHeart::

My oldest son got engaged for Christmas!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 07, 2015, 07:29:30 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well. Continues Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's safe & warm.

Sad morning. Son & girlfriend left to go back home. Had a wonderful visit, even with all the dogs & cats. ::MonkeyHaHa::

WOW it's 2015 where do 2014 go?

It was a very long 2014 for us, yet very short in our every day lives.  My Father spent most of July until the end of November in the hospital, that means so did I.  He finally got the surgery he needed and is well.  He is better and stronger than he has been in more than 10 years.  The big problem is they are treating him like he is an invalid and don't let him out of bed for much time.  He is bored and tries to get out of bed himself.  He got hurt the other day.  I am hoping to get him into Rehab somewhere else.  Mom has been in the hospital several times this year, also.  She always chooses a different hospital than my Dad and that makes it tough.

Cubby has applied to college.

 ::monkeywine2::   "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 07, 2015, 09:22:08 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Hope everyone's doing well. Continues Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::

Hope everyone's safe & warm.

Sad morning. Son & girlfriend left to go back home. Had a wonderful visit, even with all the dogs & cats. ::MonkeyHaHa::

WOW it's 2015 where do 2014 go?

Glad you enjoyed the visit, Green Eyes.

Took all the Christmas decorations down and packed them up this past weekend. I miss the lights. The tree in the living room was so nice to look at as I walked through it all the time to go to the kitchen, take the dog out, etc. And the candles in the windows, miss them too. I wish there was another holiday/season where we put lights up during the year. I love seeing them at home and outside on other peoples' homes.

Very cold spell headed our way, hoping everyone stays warm and safe.

Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but Panda graduated from her Basic training class on December 22. She did great. We are continuing to work her on her skills/commands and hubby is in the process of building some agility equipment and we plan on doing some agility training (not for competition) in the Spring. Panda likes having a job to do and has more energy to burn than our Golden (Brandi) did. She keeps us busy with making sure she is mentally and physically challenged. But she sure has turned into a happy dog!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/sig2-2.png~original)




There are many people here who leave the candles in their windows all year.  It looks really elegant.  You have the perfect house for it.  

There are some people who have lights outside for most of the time, too.  They change out all the bulbs but the red and white for Valentine's Day, change to green for St. Patrick's Day, they put up spring colors for Easter and have eggs in the trees, they put up red, white, and blue for all of the patriotic holidays, and orange or orange and black for Halloween.

It is bitter cold here.  I had to put a new heat pump in this year, I hope it is a good one.  I cannot imagine fighting this weather without heat.  I hope your heat is working well, too.

Congratulations, Panda.  Good luck with the rest of your training.  What kind of jobs does Panda do?

I hope your agility training does for you what you want it to.  How is your back feeling?  Do you still have a lot of pain?



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 09, 2015, 10:48:33 AM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 09, 2015, 08:00:41 PM
I still love ya Bearly! 

Been busy here - between Xmas and oldest home for break, I managed to partially tear my achillies. The doc is waiting on surgery until we try some PT. I have been going 3 times a week which sucks up the time. Weather has been cold and yucky and I am not impressed having to hoble everywhere! 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 09, 2015, 10:44:53 PM
I still love ya Bearly! 

Been busy here - between Xmas and oldest home for break, I managed to partially tear my achillies. The doc is waiting on surgery until we try some PT. I have been going 3 times a week which sucks up the time. Weather has been cold and yucky and I am not impressed having to hoble everywhere! 


 

Thanks, Mom!  It must be good to have him home.  Didn't you tear something else not too long ago?  That must be really painful!  It's not a place that you can hold still.  What happened?  I am not a fan of bitter cold weather, either.  It must be even harder on your foot with this weather.

You are a Mom to young children, so maybe you can relate.  I cannot imagine the added stress our kids must feel growing up today.  I went out to eat with Cubby.  It was a steakhouse, so, it was even lower key than places we usually eat, lights are lower, etc.  We were in the middle of the room, not close to the door, and our waitress was close to the door when a young lady came in.  The girls saw each other, put their arms out to each other and embraced with quiet squeals.  I smiled, remembering the feeling that came with being young and seeing someone I missed coming through the door.  I saw Cubby suddenly grab the back of his head and duck into the booth, then come back up.  I asked him if he dropped something.  He said, no I heard the girls screaming behind me (they were not loud).  Now, again having grown up in the last century, I said, oh, did you think it was a mouse?  He said, no, I thought somebody had a gun.  So, sad to be always on high alert.  He does not play violent games or watch violent TV shows or movies.  Unfortunately, as sad as this was, it tickled my funny bone in the worst way and I could not stop laughing, which made him also become unable to control his laughter.  For him, it was relief that everything was okay and after hearing his description, it was the same for me.  Unfortunately my son laughs when he is nervous, he calls it laughing inappropriately and if something is serious and he laughs, he explains it to others so they are not hurt.  Honestly, you laugh or go crazy.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 10, 2015, 06:18:42 AM
Good Morning Monkeys.

Wishing you all a happy healthy new year!

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::canadaflag2:: ::australiaflag2:: ::buzzbee3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::jeep3:: ::justice2nj2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyGavel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 10, 2015, 06:35:47 AM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



 ::MonkeyTears:: How could it ever be 'something you said' dear sweet bearly?!
You are often in my thoughts and I am silently rooting for you and wondering about you
whenever I come to SM and at other times as well.  Perhaps I shouldn't be so quiet.

Sincerely, wishing you a better year than the one left behind.  Also that your load is lifted and you have some 'bearly' time.


May your daddy's improved health continue.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 10, 2015, 06:42:36 AM
Sister
Hope you are settling into your home and enjoy your retired life. 
How are the dogs adjusting to their new environment?
Enjoy, my friend.
 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyCheer3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 10, 2015, 06:47:04 AM
GE
Hope you are getting in some nice rest time after the busy holiday season. ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on January 10, 2015, 08:42:11 AM
Good Morning Monkeys.

Wishing you all a happy healthy new year!

 ::monkeyflag3:: ::canadaflag2:: ::australiaflag2:: ::buzzbee3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::jeep3:: ::justice2nj2:: ::monkeywine2:: ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyGavel::

Happy new year to you too, can!   ::buzzbee3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 10, 2015, 08:56:49 AM
I still love ya Bearly! 

Been busy here - between Xmas and oldest home for break, I managed to partially tear my achillies. The doc is waiting on surgery until we try some PT. I have been going 3 times a week which sucks up the time. Weather has been cold and yucky and I am not impressed having to hoble everywhere! 


 

Thanks, Mom!  It must be good to have him home.  Didn't you tear something else not too long ago?  That must be really painful!  It's not a place that you can hold still.  What happened?  I am not a fan of bitter cold weather, either.  It must be even harder on your foot with this weather.

You are a Mom to young children, so maybe you can relate.  I cannot imagine the added stress our kids must feel growing up today.  I went out to eat with Cubby.  It was a steakhouse, so, it was even lower key than places we usually eat, lights are lower, etc.  We were in the middle of the room, not close to the door, and our waitress was close to the door when a young lady came in.  The girls saw each other, put their arms out to each other and embraced with quiet squeals.  I smiled, remembering the feeling that came with being young and seeing someone I missed coming through the door.  I saw Cubby suddenly grab the back of his head and duck into the booth, then come back up.  I asked him if he dropped something.  He said, no I heard the girls screaming behind me (they were not loud).  Now, again having grown up in the last century, I said, oh, did you think it was a mouse?  He said, no, I thought somebody had a gun.  So, sad to be always on high alert.  He does not play violent games or watch violent TV shows or movies.  Unfortunately, as sad as this was, it tickled my funny bone in the worst way and I could not stop laughing, which made him also become unable to control his laughter.  For him, it was relief that everything was okay and after hearing his description, it was the same for me.  Unfortunately my son laughs when he is nervous, he calls it laughing inappropriately and if something is serious and he laughs, he explains it to others so they are not hurt.  Honestly, you laugh or go crazy.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: "teddybear2::



It is sad that our kids have to be afraid so much. I feel bad for him but glad you could make him laugh!

You remember correctly, I injured my hamstring about 9 months or so ago - that has healed well. Perhaps I am too old to do Tang Soo Do?  Nah. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 12, 2015, 10:56:55 AM
Finally on line again.

Will update soon -- all is well!

Prayers continue to all the precious monkeys~

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on January 13, 2015, 07:25:10 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show tonight at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer011315_zpsa70b976b.jpg)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 13, 2015, 07:28:15 PM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



 ::MonkeyTears:: How could it ever be 'something you said' dear sweet bearly?!
You are often in my thoughts and I am silently rooting for you and wondering about you
whenever I come to SM and at other times as well.  Perhaps I shouldn't be so quiet.

Sincerely, wishing you a better year than the one left behind.  Also that your load is lifted and you have some 'bearly' time.


May your daddy's improved health continue.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, can.  I was just wondering where everyone was.  You could hear the wind blowing through the rafters in here.  It was more like Halloween than a celebration of holidays.

I am trying to hold things together where my Parents live, but it is hard to do this when there are people who do not tell the truth and the language they use when talking to the residents is obnoxious.

Happy New Year to you and all the Monkeys!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 13, 2015, 07:41:29 PM
I still love ya Bearly! 

Been busy here - between Xmas and oldest home for break, I managed to partially tear my achillies. The doc is waiting on surgery until we try some PT. I have been going 3 times a week which sucks up the time. Weather has been cold and yucky and I am not impressed having to hoble everywhere! 


 

Thanks, Mom!  It must be good to have him home.  Didn't you tear something else not too long ago?  That must be really painful!  It's not a place that you can hold still.  What happened?  I am not a fan of bitter cold weather, either.  It must be even harder on your foot with this weather.

You are a Mom to young children, so maybe you can relate.  I cannot imagine the added stress our kids must feel growing up today.  I went out to eat with Cubby.  It was a steakhouse, so, it was even lower key than places we usually eat, lights are lower, etc.  We were in the middle of the room, not close to the door, and our waitress was close to the door when a young lady came in.  The girls saw each other, put their arms out to each other and embraced with quiet squeals.  I smiled, remembering the feeling that came with being young and seeing someone I missed coming through the door.  I saw Cubby suddenly grab the back of his head and duck into the booth, then come back up.  I asked him if he dropped something.  He said, no I heard the girls screaming behind me (they were not loud).  Now, again having grown up in the last century, I said, oh, did you think it was a mouse?  He said, no, I thought somebody had a gun.  So, sad to be always on high alert.  He does not play violent games or watch violent TV shows or movies.  Unfortunately, as sad as this was, it tickled my funny bone in the worst way and I could not stop laughing, which made him also become unable to control his laughter.  For him, it was relief that everything was okay and after hearing his description, it was the same for me.  Unfortunately my son laughs when he is nervous, he calls it laughing inappropriately and if something is serious and he laughs, he explains it to others so they are not hurt.  Honestly, you laugh or go crazy.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyEek:: ::MonkeyHaHa:: "teddybear2::



It is sad that our kids have to be afraid so much. I feel bad for him but glad you could make him laugh!

You remember correctly, I injured my hamstring about 9 months or so ago - that has healed well. Perhaps I am too old to do Tang Soo Do?  Nah. 

Nah.  You are only as old as you feel.

Too many lock down drills and other things that should not touch childhood.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 13, 2015, 07:44:10 PM
Finally on line again.

Will update soon -- all is well!

Prayers continue to all the precious monkeys~

 ::germanshep::

Welcome back, Sister.  I can't wait to hear how things are going.

 ::dogwag::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 13, 2015, 08:05:03 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show tonight at 9pm ET!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/klaasend/Pretzer011315_zpsa70b976b.jpg)

Thirty two minutes!

 ::MonkeyCheer4::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 14, 2015, 07:34:07 AM
Finally on line again.

Will update soon -- all is well!

Prayers continue to all the precious monkeys~

 ::germanshep::

Sister I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.   ::germanshep:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 14, 2015, 07:51:34 AM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



 ::MonkeyTears:: How could it ever be 'something you said' dear sweet bearly?!
You are often in my thoughts and I am silently rooting for you and wondering about you
whenever I come to SM and at other times as well.  Perhaps I shouldn't be so quiet.

Sincerely, wishing you a better year than the one left behind.  Also that your load is lifted and you have some 'bearly' time.


May your daddy's improved health continue.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, can.  I was just wondering where everyone was.  You could hear the wind blowing through the rafters in here.  It was more like Halloween than a celebration of holidays.

I am trying to hold things together where my Parents live, but it is hard to do this when there are people who do not tell the truth and the language they use when talking to the residents is obnoxious.

Happy New Year to you and all the Monkeys!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Yes, it has been my experience also.  I suppose you don't want to file a formal complaint for fear it will impact your parents care when you are not there.  It is a dilemma but I know you have always done your best.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 14, 2015, 08:53:59 AM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 15, 2015, 04:40:57 AM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Oh, can, I am so sorry to hear about your brother and your niece.  You and they are in my prayers.  You are often in my thoughts.  Dialysis takes a lot out of you.

You cannot force anyone who is an adult and in their right mind to do anything, even if it is in their best interest.  It is a shame she is her own worst enemy, an even worse enemy than her kidneys.  Any chance for a transplant?  Is she on a list?  Maybe her lack of doing what she needs to do is due to anxiety or maybe due to her inability to face her problems?  Is she going through the stages of death, which someone with a chronic end stage disease can go through and in denial?  Just some thoughts going through my head.

Take care of yourself.

 :smt056


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 15, 2015, 04:51:59 AM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



 ::MonkeyTears:: How could it ever be 'something you said' dear sweet bearly?!
You are often in my thoughts and I am silently rooting for you and wondering about you
whenever I come to SM and at other times as well.  Perhaps I shouldn't be so quiet.

Sincerely, wishing you a better year than the one left behind.  Also that your load is lifted and you have some 'bearly' time.


May your daddy's improved health continue.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, can.  I was just wondering where everyone was.  You could hear the wind blowing through the rafters in here.  It was more like Halloween than a celebration of holidays.

I am trying to hold things together where my Parents live, but it is hard to do this when there are people who do not tell the truth and the language they use when talking to the residents is obnoxious.

Happy New Year to you and all the Monkeys!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Yes, it has been my experience also.  I suppose you don't want to file a formal complaint for fear it will impact your parents care when you are not there.  It is a dilemma but I know you have always done your best.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


I have reported many things, but they just do not care.  I would have to bring the police in.  I am afraid they will take it out on him/her.

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 15, 2015, 09:19:30 PM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Oh, can, I am so sorry to hear about your brother and your niece.  You and they are in my prayers.  You are often in my thoughts.  Dialysis takes a lot out of you.

You cannot force anyone who is an adult and in their right mind to do anything, even if it is in their best interest.  It is a shame she is her own worst enemy, an even worse enemy than her kidneys.  Any chance for a transplant?  Is she on a list?  Maybe her lack of doing what she needs to do is due to anxiety or maybe due to her inability to face her problems?  Is she going through the stages of death, which someone with a chronic end stage disease can go through and in denial?  Just some thoughts going through my head.

Take care of yourself.

 :smt056


Thank you Bearly.

She may well be in denial.  She is drinking heavily and constantly.  Her life in general has been chaotic for many years.  She was calling her parents daily, always drunk and at times intelligible.  This upset my brother greatly.  Her mother has told her not to call again unless she is sober. 
When I picked her up for her appointment at the apt she moved to a few weeks ago she was not in the lobby and showed up half an hour after my arrival and two minutes before her appointment.  She waltzed into my car dishevelled, drunk and weeping and not in the least
concerned about being late for her appointment.  She failed to bring her records, her pill bottles hosp. had requested.
They spoke about getting her on a donor list.  The dialysis has not begun yet.  Vascular surgeon has to find a suitable vein and artery for the placement of access site.  She will see that doctor on the 28th.
My nephew, who is in another province was going to volunteer a kidney but his wife and parents dissuaded him as they feel if she does not get help for her drinking a good kidney would be wasted.
Family members have tried for years to help her. 
Her creatinine showed her kidneys are functioning at 12.8% the last blood test.  She still has not had the blood test that the doctor asked for three weeks ago.

I recognise I can not make her do anything and have decided that since her parents live 4 plus hours away and neither one drives,  (Brother is too ill and lost his lic. when he had the previous stroke.) I will just be there for her when she allows, take her to her appointments, and simply be kind to her and love her.  Don't see there's much else I can do,.

She was sent to live with me when she was 17 and she was a troubled young woman then and I tried to get her into counselling but as you say Bearly - one can't make anyone do anything. 

Thank you for your prayers Sweetie.    ::MonkeyKiss::   
 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 15, 2015, 09:21:24 PM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::





 ::MonkeyTears:: How could it ever be 'something you said' dear sweet bearly?!
You are often in my thoughts and I am silently rooting for you and wondering about you
whenever I come to SM and at other times as well.  Perhaps I shouldn't be so quiet.

Sincerely, wishing you a better year than the one left behind.  Also that your load is lifted and you have some 'bearly' time.


May your daddy's improved health continue.   ::MonkeyAngel:: 

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Thanks, can.  I was just wondering where everyone was.  You could hear the wind blowing through the rafters in here.  It was more like Halloween than a celebration of holidays.

I am trying to hold things together where my Parents live, but it is hard to do this when there are people who do not tell the truth and the language they use when talking to the residents is obnoxious.

Happy New Year to you and all the Monkeys!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Yes, it has been my experience also.  I suppose you don't want to file a formal complaint for fear it will impact your parents care when you are not there.  It is a dilemma but I know you have always done your best.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


I have reported many things, but they just do not care.  I would have to bring the police in.  I am afraid they will take it out on him/her.

 "teddybear2::



I hear you Bearly.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 16, 2015, 10:37:51 AM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Oh, can, I am so sorry to hear about your brother and your niece.  You and they are in my prayers.  You are often in my thoughts.  Dialysis takes a lot out of you.

You cannot force anyone who is an adult and in their right mind to do anything, even if it is in their best interest.  It is a shame she is her own worst enemy, an even worse enemy than her kidneys.  Any chance for a transplant?  Is she on a list?  Maybe her lack of doing what she needs to do is due to anxiety or maybe due to her inability to face her problems?  Is she going through the stages of death, which someone with a chronic end stage disease can go through and in denial?  Just some thoughts going through my head.

Take care of yourself.

 :smt056


Thank you Bearly.

She may well be in denial.  She is drinking heavily and constantly.  Her life in general has been chaotic for many years.  She was calling her parents daily, always drunk and at times intelligible.  This upset my brother greatly.  Her mother has told her not to call again unless she is sober. 
When I picked her up for her appointment at the apt she moved to a few weeks ago she was not in the lobby and showed up half an hour after my arrival and two minutes before her appointment.  She waltzed into my car dishevelled, drunk and weeping and not in the least
concerned about being late for her appointment.  She failed to bring her records, her pill bottles hosp. had requested.
They spoke about getting her on a donor list.  The dialysis has not begun yet.  Vascular surgeon has to find a suitable vein and artery for the placement of access site.  She will see that doctor on the 28th.
My nephew, who is in another province was going to volunteer a kidney but his wife and parents dissuaded him as they feel if she does not get help for her drinking a good kidney would be wasted.
Family members have tried for years to help her. 
Her creatinine showed her kidneys are functioning at 12.8% the last blood test.  She still has not had the blood test that the doctor asked for three weeks ago.

I recognise I can not make her do anything and have decided that since her parents live 4 plus hours away and neither one drives,  (Brother is too ill and lost his lic. when he had the previous stroke.) I will just be there for her when she allows, take her to her appointments, and simply be kind to her and love her.  Don't see there's much else I can do,.

She was sent to live with me when she was 17 and she was a troubled young woman then and I tried to get her into counselling but as you say Bearly - one can't make anyone do anything. 

Thank you for your prayers Sweetie.    ::MonkeyKiss::   
 

I am so sorry that you are going through this. It is hard to watch a person you love destroy themselves. I think you are taking the right tact. She may have to suffer more to decide she is ready to live - or she may never decide to take the action. Sad. The AA book says that some decide to plod on till the bitter end. It is a hard decision to watch, but you are right that you can do nothing to change her choices. I am praying for both of you!  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 16, 2015, 09:20:32 PM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Oh, can, I am so sorry to hear about your brother and your niece.  You and they are in my prayers.  You are often in my thoughts.  Dialysis takes a lot out of you.

You cannot force anyone who is an adult and in their right mind to do anything, even if it is in their best interest.  It is a shame she is her own worst enemy, an even worse enemy than her kidneys.  Any chance for a transplant?  Is she on a list?  Maybe her lack of doing what she needs to do is due to anxiety or maybe due to her inability to face her problems?  Is she going through the stages of death, which someone with a chronic end stage disease can go through and in denial?  Just some thoughts going through my head.

Take care of yourself.

 :smt056


Thank you Bearly.

She may well be in denial.  She is drinking heavily and constantly.  Her life in general has been chaotic for many years.  She was calling her parents daily, always drunk and at times intelligible.  This upset my brother greatly.  Her mother has told her not to call again unless she is sober. 
When I picked her up for her appointment at the apt she moved to a few weeks ago she was not in the lobby and showed up half an hour after my arrival and two minutes before her appointment.  She waltzed into my car dishevelled, drunk and weeping and not in the least
concerned about being late for her appointment.  She failed to bring her records, her pill bottles hosp. had requested.
They spoke about getting her on a donor list.  The dialysis has not begun yet.  Vascular surgeon has to find a suitable vein and artery for the placement of access site.  She will see that doctor on the 28th.
My nephew, who is in another province was going to volunteer a kidney but his wife and parents dissuaded him as they feel if she does not get help for her drinking a good kidney would be wasted.
Family members have tried for years to help her. 
Her creatinine showed her kidneys are functioning at 12.8% the last blood test.  She still has not had the blood test that the doctor asked for three weeks ago.

I recognise I can not make her do anything and have decided that since her parents live 4 plus hours away and neither one drives,  (Brother is too ill and lost his lic. when he had the previous stroke.) I will just be there for her when she allows, take her to her appointments, and simply be kind to her and love her.  Don't see there's much else I can do,.

She was sent to live with me when she was 17 and she was a troubled young woman then and I tried to get her into counselling but as you say Bearly - one can't make anyone do anything. 

Thank you for your prayers Sweetie.    ::MonkeyKiss::   
 

I am so sorry that you are going through this. It is hard to watch a person you love destroy themselves. I think you are taking the right tact. She may have to suffer more to decide she is ready to live - or she may never decide to take the action. Sad. The AA book says that some decide to plod on till the bitter end. It is a hard decision to watch, but you are right that you can do nothing to change her choices. I am praying for both of you!  ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh TBM!  I so appreciate your comments and your prayers.  Thank you!   :smt060
Yes, I understand that some have no bottom line as you say, and it appears that is the case here.  Sad.
If stage V kidney failure is not a reason, I don't know what my niece's would be.   


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 17, 2015, 10:47:01 AM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



Oh Bearly no tears.  ::MonkeyKiss::  Like TBM said you are loved. After son left to go back home. Both hubs & I came down with the flu or what ever the junk is going around. ::monkeymask::   Finely feel human again, but the cough is still with us. You and cubby and family are in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 17, 2015, 10:55:01 AM
Afternoon every one. Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas. Found out that youngest son and his girlfriend will be here tomorrow to spend a week with us. Should be interesting as he is bringing his two dogs a basset hound and his hound dog.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Wondering how they are going to get along with granddaughters two healers. On top of the cats.  ::hohohosanta:: I might have do some of this ::monkeywine2:: before the week is done.

Oh boy! Where will you be staying?   ::snowmanlaugh::

How is your brother feeling?  I hope the surgery really helped him.

What kind of hound dog?

How did it go?

I think it would be fun to stay at your home for a while and watch what happens.  You are well loved by your family.  It is so nice that you have so many members of your family that want to be near you.  You are blessed and so are they.

 ::MonkeyHeart::

My oldest son got engaged for Christmas!



It was fun sons dogs are very sweet, BIG but sweet. Elvis is a red hound and weighs about 105 pounds while Buddy the beagle/ basset mix is 85 pounds. They were very good. The cats didn't bother them.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Congratulations on your oldest son getting engaged.   ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 17, 2015, 10:59:09 AM
Finally on line again.

Will update soon -- all is well!

Prayers continue to all the precious monkeys~

 ::germanshep::

I am so happy to see you back Sister.  Prayers for you, Connie & George. ::MonkeyAngel:: How are adjusting to your new life of retirement?  ::MonkeyKiss:: Hope you are doing well.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 17, 2015, 11:11:18 AM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Can Prayers headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel:: for you & your family. It is hard to watch loved ones when they are on the road of self destruction. Like TBM said all you can do is be there when she ask. Until she wants to get help there isn't any thing you can do. It's sad and hard as heck to watch.  ::MonkeyTears:: One of my nieces was on that path just about destroyed her life and her sons and my brother. I can say with a happy heart she got help and still struggles with it. But she is still with us and her, her son & my brother are all doing well. 

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 17, 2015, 11:20:25 AM
Morning Monkeys  ::HelloKitty::

TMB  Hows your foot doing? How are the boys?

Brandi How is Panda doing? How are you doing after your fall?

4Donks  Hows it going at your place? No more falls for you I hope.

Bearly  My brothers surgery went well and he is doing fine. Should be headed to Texas next month. I told him he should really wait until April to come. Because of the weather so we shall see. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Sister are you settled in your new place?

Can Stay strong.  ::MonkeyKiss::

To all our Monkeys have a safe & warm week end.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 17, 2015, 05:59:03 PM

Was it something that I said?

   ::MonkeyTears::



Oh Bearly no tears.  ::MonkeyKiss::  Like TBM said you are loved. After son left to go back home. Both hubs & I came down with the flu or what ever the junk is going around. ::monkeymask::   Finely feel human again, but the cough is still with us. You and cubby and family are in my prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::

You are lucky to be alive.  I heard the flu really has a kick to it.  I am not sure we can call a vaccine that is 23% effective, very effective at all.  It is frightening.  I hope all the monkeys have a germ-free and healthy winter. 

Cubby had a sore throat, it did not seem to last that long, but the cough has been going on for weeks.  It is a heck of a cough, too, one that sounds like it would give him a headache, but he says he does not have a headache.  Thank God!

Glad you and hubby are feeling better, Green Eyes.  Thank you for the prayers.

It has started out to be a very cold winter, I hope it does not continue to stay this cold.  We could use a break.  Stay warm!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 17, 2015, 06:49:18 PM
Afternoon every one. Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas. Found out that youngest son and his girlfriend will be here tomorrow to spend a week with us. Should be interesting as he is bringing his two dogs a basset hound and his hound dog.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Wondering how they are going to get along with granddaughters two healers. On top of the cats.  ::hohohosanta:: I might have do some of this ::monkeywine2:: before the week is done.

Oh boy! Where will you be staying?   ::snowmanlaugh::

How is your brother feeling?  I hope the surgery really helped him.

What kind of hound dog?

How did it go?

I think it would be fun to stay at your home for a while and watch what happens.  You are well loved by your family.  It is so nice that you have so many members of your family that want to be near you.  You are blessed and so are they.

 ::MonkeyHeart::

My oldest son got engaged for Christmas!



It was fun sons dogs are very sweet, BIG but sweet. Elvis is a red hound and weighs about 105 pounds while Buddy the beagle/ basset mix is 85 pounds. They were very good. The cats didn't bother them.  ::MonkeyHaHa::  Congratulations on your oldest son getting engaged.   ::MonkeyCheer4::

Thank you.  Oh, he has a bagel, my friend has a basset and dachshund mix, she is like a mini basset and is so cute.  She goes insane and howls when I come over, and she pouts when she has not seen me for a while.  It's funny, because I do not over-treat her like my friend's male roommate does.  He used to complain that she did not have to do anything for me to give her her treat.  He feeds her junk from his plate all the time for no reason and I think he feels slighted that she comes to him for food only.  I don't like that he makes her stand alert and stare at him for a long time, she is old, until he gives her something from his plate.  It is hard to explain, but it is a control thing, so she stays with him.  He loses his temper a lot, I think that is why she needs the promise of a treat to hang out with him.  She knows I will not feed her from the table, so she lays in her bed near me when I am eating, she does not beg. 

Anyway, since he said that, we have devised our own exercise thing.  I get her to sit up and stand several times before I give her the treat.  If I do not initiate it myself, she comes over in front of me and sits and stands several times so I will start giving her commands.  It is so cute.  It gets my friend and her roommate laughing because she is so serious about it, that he no longer complains about me giving her a treat for nothing.  They keep telling me dachshunds can't be trained, but she does okay when I am there, we have our own routine.  I stay over sometimes.  They have a couch that meets in the corner, I sleep on one couch and she sleeps on the other.  Sometimes she watches over me while I sleep.  I just love that dog. 

I am not sure why it ticks him off so much.  I am not feeding her cake from my plate like he does.  I only give her treats that are natural, no rawhide, no chicken, etc.  just like her mommy allows.  My friend is afraid to cross him, I think.  He does a lot for her, but he is short tempered and says nasty things to her.  It is sad because she does so much for so many people.  They used to live across the street, but they moved.

It is tough to travel in the winter, even a mile away.  I used to have the remote starter and could start the car from the window, but Cubbie keeps losing them, now there are none.  Even though it is all set up on the car, there is no way to start it.  I used to be able to have duplicates of the starter made, but they do not do that any more.

 ::germanshep:: ::dogwag:: ::HelloKitty:: ::HelloKitty:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 21, 2015, 05:49:41 AM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Can Prayers headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel:: for you & your family. It is hard to watch loved ones when they are on the road of self destruction. Like TBM said all you can do is be there when she ask. Until she wants to get help there isn't any thing you can do. It's sad and hard as heck to watch.  ::MonkeyTears:: One of my nieces was on that path just about destroyed her life and her sons and my brother. I can say with a happy heart she got help and still struggles with it. But she is still with us and her, her son & my brother are all doing well. 

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you so much beautiful green eyes!  I am glad your niece got help and her family is still intact. 
We went to a vascular surgeon Monday and her veins were checked and they are suitable for an access site for her dialysis lines.  That day surgery is booked for Jan 30th. 
My brother is still in hospital from his stroke.  He developed infection in kidneys and has been very sick.  They have changed his kidney tube so hoping that will help and the infection will clear.  He lives so far away so we haven't been able to see him.
I'm taking my Mom out of town today to lunch with a 3rd cousin and her Dad, so that will be a pleasant relief for us.
Boy am I grateful that I am strong enough to do these things. 
Glad you and hubs have recovered from your nasty bout of flu. 
Take care of yourself GE.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyAngel::

and would you kindly pass my regards to JSM.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 21, 2015, 05:58:36 AM
Morning Monkeys!

Sister -  Looking forward to hearing from you and hope to hear that you are enjoying your home and have more time for yourself.  Retirement is an adjustment.
Are you living very far from your church? 
How are Connie and George doing?
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 21, 2015, 12:10:48 PM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Can Prayers headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel:: for you & your family. It is hard to watch loved ones when they are on the road of self destruction. Like TBM said all you can do is be there when she ask. Until she wants to get help there isn't any thing you can do. It's sad and hard as heck to watch.  ::MonkeyTears:: One of my nieces was on that path just about destroyed her life and her sons and my brother. I can say with a happy heart she got help and still struggles with it. But she is still with us and her, her son & my brother are all doing well. 

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you so much beautiful green eyes!  I am glad your niece got help and her family is still intact. 
We went to a vascular surgeon Monday and her veins were checked and they are suitable for an access site for her dialysis lines.  That day surgery is booked for Jan 30th. 
My brother is still in hospital from his stroke.  He developed infection in kidneys and has been very sick.  They have changed his kidney tube so hoping that will help and the infection will clear.  He lives so far away so we haven't been able to see him.
I'm taking my Mom out of town today to lunch with a 3rd cousin and her Dad, so that will be a pleasant relief for us.
Boy am I grateful that I am strong enough to do these things. 
Glad you and hubs have recovered from your nasty bout of flu. 
Take care of yourself GE.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyAngel::

and would you kindly pass my regards to JSM.

One step forward Can. That is great news for your niece. My heart goes out to you being so far away from your brother at this time. Prayers he over comes this set back in his recovery. ::MonkeyAngel::

Happy to hear you & your mom will have an happy outing to help relieve some of the worry & stress. Continued prayers for you & your family. Enjoy your day out. ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank you for the kind words. We are getting better each day. I will be sure to tell JSM you send your regards. Her & CC got their annulments done so the can marry in the church.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 21, 2015, 05:03:39 PM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Can Prayers headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel:: for you & your family. It is hard to watch loved ones when they are on the road of self destruction. Like TBM said all you can do is be there when she ask. Until she wants to get help there isn't any thing you can do. It's sad and hard as heck to watch.  ::MonkeyTears:: One of my nieces was on that path just about destroyed her life and her sons and my brother. I can say with a happy heart she got help and still struggles with it. But she is still with us and her, her son & my brother are all doing well. 

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you so much beautiful green eyes!  I am glad your niece got help and her family is still intact. 
We went to a vascular surgeon Monday and her veins were checked and they are suitable for an access site for her dialysis lines.  That day surgery is booked for Jan 30th. 
My brother is still in hospital from his stroke.  He developed infection in kidneys and has been very sick.  They have changed his kidney tube so hoping that will help and the infection will clear.  He lives so far away so we haven't been able to see him.
I'm taking my Mom out of town today to lunch with a 3rd cousin and her Dad, so that will be a pleasant relief for us.
Boy am I grateful that I am strong enough to do these things. 
Glad you and hubs have recovered from your nasty bout of flu. 
Take care of yourself GE.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyAngel::

and would you kindly pass my regards to JSM.

One step forward Can. That is great news for your niece. My heart goes out to you being so far away from your brother at this time. Prayers he over comes this set back in his recovery. ::MonkeyAngel::

Happy to hear you & your mom will have an happy outing to help relieve some of the worry & stress. Continued prayers for you & your family. Enjoy your day out. ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank you for the kind words. We are getting better each day. I will be sure to tell JSM you send your regards. Her & CC got their annulments done so the can marry in the church.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 23, 2015, 08:38:42 PM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on January 24, 2015, 08:20:23 AM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 25, 2015, 07:03:19 AM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 25, 2015, 12:21:04 PM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 25, 2015, 03:02:03 PM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)

Adorable!  Thank-you for posting the vintage avatar.  Can you post the hundred other wedding-related avatars? Or could you please direct me if possible where I may view the others?  See I think it would be easier if you just had you Avatar Museum

We should have a wedding celebration! 
Can you throw in  a few fireworks, with the bride and bridegroom, in the avatar?  Remember you added Fireworks on Popeye on the 4th of July?  Thank-you!

A Blizzard is coming through tomorrow, if you don't hear from me, pray.  We are expecting two feet of snow, or maybe more.  I am feeding the birds suet, cooking suet
and baking corn bread for them.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 25, 2015, 05:11:58 PM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)

Adorable!  Thank-you for posting the vintage avatar.  Can you post the hundred other wedding-related avatars? Or could you please direct me if possible where I may view the others?  See I think it would be easier if you just had you Avatar Museum

We should have a wedding celebration! 
Can you throw in  a few fireworks, with the bride and bridegroom, in the avatar?  Remember you added Fireworks on Popeye on the 4th of July?  Thank-you!

A Blizzard is coming through tomorrow, if you don't hear from me, pray.  We are expecting two feet of snow, or maybe more.  I am feeding the birds suet, cooking suet
and baking corn bread for them.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Here's one with fireworks for you, seahorse.
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse.gif~original)
I am afraid I cannot direct you to just JSM and CC's designs I made, since they are interspersed throughout all the avatars in my thread. I also created some and posted them in this thread, years ago!

Be safe and warm in the weather headed your way! So good of you to think of the birds. We buy birdseed at Sams Club that birds seem to really love. Not sure of the brand, but they always have had excellent bird food.

I'll be looking for you to post so we know you are fine!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 25, 2015, 07:14:14 PM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)

Adorable!  Thank-you for posting the vintage avatar.  Can you post the hundred other wedding-related avatars? Or could you please direct me if possible where I may view the others?  See I think it would be easier if you just had you Avatar Museum

We should have a wedding celebration! 
Can you throw in  a few fireworks, with the bride and bridegroom, in the avatar?  Remember you added Fireworks on Popeye on the 4th of July?  Thank-you!

A Blizzard is coming through tomorrow, if you don't hear from me, pray.  We are expecting two feet of snow, or maybe more.  I am feeding the birds suet, cooking suet
and baking corn bread for them.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Here's one with fireworks for you, seahorse.
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse.gif~original)
I am afraid I cannot direct you to just JSM and CC's designs I made, since they are interspersed throughout all the avatars in my thread. I also created some and posted them in this thread, years ago!

Be safe and warm in the weather headed your way! So good of you to think of the birds. We buy birdseed at Sams Club that birds seem to really love. Not sure of the brand, but they always have had excellent bird food.

I'll be looking for you to post so we know you are fine!

Brandi!

The wedding firework's, LOL, Thank-you! so cool.  I hope Boyzmom, will tell CC & JSM. Thank-you, for your time, talent, and goodness :)

The worse part of the  Blizzard will be Monday, night, into Tuesday, AM, that almost sounds like good news.

The Blizzard will gradually improve during Tuesday, afternoon.  ::dogwag::

Thank-you, Brandi, for the seed information.  I offer Salflower and Sunflower seeds, I tried wild bird seed, but someone takes the corn out, eats the sunflower seeds and then leave the canary seed, the culprit is usually the Squirrel. All birds and squirrel's love cornbread.  I make it from scratch, sometimes, and also use the Jiffy Cornbread muffin mix, which is quicker, no measuring baking powder or flour. 

I will hop on the computer, Wednesday, if I can't for any reason, I will sent a cyber hug.  I will browse through your collection and look for CC's & JSM's, design's, you made.

I live for silliness  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Thank-you, Brandi, for making my day with the wedding fireworks.  Thank-you for all your designs. 

Toot, Toot!
Seahorse


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: BabsKats on January 26, 2015, 01:13:27 AM
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Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)

Adorable!  Thank-you for posting the vintage avatar.  Can you post the hundred other wedding-related avatars? Or could you please direct me if possible where I may view the others?  See I think it would be easier if you just had you Avatar Museum

We should have a wedding celebration! 
Can you throw in  a few fireworks, with the bride and bridegroom, in the avatar?  Remember you added Fireworks on Popeye on the 4th of July?  Thank-you!

A Blizzard is coming through tomorrow, if you don't hear from me, pray.  We are expecting two feet of snow, or maybe more.  I am feeding the birds suet, cooking suet
and baking corn bread for them.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Here's one with fireworks for you, seahorse.
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse.gif~original)
I am afraid I cannot direct you to just JSM and CC's designs I made, since they are interspersed throughout all the avatars in my thread. I also created some and posted them in this thread, years ago!

Be safe and warm in the weather headed your way! So good of you to think of the birds. We buy birdseed at Sams Club that birds seem to really love. Not sure of the brand, but they always have had excellent bird food.

I'll be looking for you to post so we know you are fine!

Brandi!

The wedding firework's, LOL, Thank-you! so cool.  I hope Boyzmom, will tell CC & JSM. Thank-you, for your time, talent, and goodness :)

The worse part of the  Blizzard will be Monday, night, into Tuesday, AM, that almost sounds like good news.

The Blizzard will gradually improve during Tuesday, afternoon.  ::dogwag::

Thank-you, Brandi, for the seed information.  I offer Salflower and Sunflower seeds, I tried wild bird seed, but someone takes the corn out, eats the sunflower seeds and then leave the canary seed, the culprit is usually the Squirrel. All birds and squirrel's love cornbread.  I make it from scratch, sometimes, and also use the Jiffy Cornbread muffin mix, which is quicker, no measuring baking powder or flour. 

I will hop on the computer, Wednesday, if I can't for any reason, I will sent a cyber hug.  I will browse through your collection and look for CC's & JSM's, design's, you made.

I live for silliness  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Thank-you, Brandi, for making my day with the wedding fireworks.  Thank-you for all your designs. 

Toot, Toot!
Seahorse
   :smt057 Green Eyes and I will be attending the wedding this coming Saturday, 1-31 unless the weather turns really bad............We have problems navigating over to the Dallas area, mainly because I get us lost every time with the crazy construction and highway markings going on in North Texas, but CC & JSM are accustomed to the two of us being late anytime we are meeting up with them.  Will give them all your congrats & love.     ::MonkeyTongue:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 27, 2015, 02:31:33 PM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 27, 2015, 03:49:20 PM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 28, 2015, 01:25:08 AM
<snipped>


Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)

Adorable!  Thank-you for posting the vintage avatar.  Can you post the hundred other wedding-related avatars? Or could you please direct me if possible where I may view the others?  See I think it would be easier if you just had you Avatar Museum

We should have a wedding celebration!  
Can you throw in  a few fireworks, with the bride and bridegroom, in the avatar?  Remember you added Fireworks on Popeye on the 4th of July?  Thank-you!

A Blizzard is coming through tomorrow, if you don't hear from me, pray.  We are expecting two feet of snow, or maybe more.  I am feeding the birds suet, cooking suet
and baking corn bread for them.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Here's one with fireworks for you, seahorse.
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse.gif~original)
I am afraid I cannot direct you to just JSM and CC's designs I made, since they are interspersed throughout all the avatars in my thread. I also created some and posted them in this thread, years ago!

Be safe and warm in the weather headed your way! So good of you to think of the birds. We buy birdseed at Sams Club that birds seem to really love. Not sure of the brand, but they always have had excellent bird food.

I'll be looking for you to post so we know you are fine!

Brandi!

The wedding firework's, LOL, Thank-you! so cool.  I hope Boyzmom, will tell CC & JSM. Thank-you, for your time, talent, and goodness :)

The worse part of the  Blizzard will be Monday, night, into Tuesday, AM, that almost sounds like good news.

The Blizzard will gradually improve during Tuesday, afternoon.  ::dogwag::

Thank-you, Brandi, for the seed information.  I offer Salflower and Sunflower seeds, I tried wild bird seed, but someone takes the corn out, eats the sunflower seeds and then leave the canary seed, the culprit is usually the Squirrel. All birds and squirrel's love cornbread.  I make it from scratch, sometimes, and also use the Jiffy Cornbread muffin mix, which is quicker, no measuring baking powder or flour.  

I will hop on the computer, Wednesday, if I can't for any reason, I will sent a cyber hug.  I will browse through your collection and look for CC's & JSM's, design's, you made.

I live for silliness  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Thank-you, Brandi, for making my day with the wedding fireworks.  Thank-you for all your designs.  

Toot, Toot!
Seahorse
  :smt057 Green Eyes and I will be attending the wedding this coming Saturday, 1-31 unless the weather turns really bad............We have problems navigating over to the Dallas area, mainly because I get us lost every time with the crazy construction and highway markings going on in North Texas, but CC & JSM are accustomed to the two of us being late anytime we are meeting up with them.  Will give them all your congrats & love.     ::MonkeyTongue::  

I am so glad you are going to be there.  I want to go so badly, her Mom was kind enough to open her house to me.  I want to attend so badly, but I am chicken.  I have only been on an airplane once and with the winter weather, I am afraid to go.  I have been kicking myself for months.  I need Babs or GE to come and knock me out and take me.  I wish I wasn't so chicken.  Everything that has happened this past year has been full of bad luck, I am afraid to take the chance.  I have been waiting for someone to bring up that they were going for me to spill my guts.

 :smt117 :smt117 :smt117 :smt117 :smt117 :smt117 :smt117 :smt117
 ::MonkeyTears::       ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::       ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::      ::MonkeyTears::

 "teddybear2::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 28, 2015, 01:35:23 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 28, 2015, 05:13:02 AM
Sister
Please remember my family in your prayers.  Thank you.

My brother had another stroke on Sunday.  Unsure when he will be released from hospital, but I spoke with him yesterday and he is walking w a walker so no paralysis there.  He has been worried sick about his daughter who is in end stage kidney failure.  My niece lives near me and I took her Friday to her appointment @ chronic kidney disease clinic where she received information on hemodialysis, and the preparations leading up to it. 
My niece failed to have the blood work done per her previous appointment and seems incapable of taking responsibility of any kind.  Goodness know if she is giving herself the injections she is supposed to take in conjunction  w/iron pills for anemia.  She says she is.
She is an alcoholic.  It is a heartbreaking sorry mess.

Can Prayers headed your way. ::MonkeyAngel:: for you & your family. It is hard to watch loved ones when they are on the road of self destruction. Like TBM said all you can do is be there when she ask. Until she wants to get help there isn't any thing you can do. It's sad and hard as heck to watch.  ::MonkeyTears:: One of my nieces was on that path just about destroyed her life and her sons and my brother. I can say with a happy heart she got help and still struggles with it. But she is still with us and her, her son & my brother are all doing well. 

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thank you so much beautiful green eyes!  I am glad your niece got help and her family is still intact. 
We went to a vascular surgeon Monday and her veins were checked and they are suitable for an access site for her dialysis lines.  That day surgery is booked for Jan 30th. 
My brother is still in hospital from his stroke.  He developed infection in kidneys and has been very sick.  They have changed his kidney tube so hoping that will help and the infection will clear.  He lives so far away so we haven't been able to see him.
I'm taking my Mom out of town today to lunch with a 3rd cousin and her Dad, so that will be a pleasant relief for us.
Boy am I grateful that I am strong enough to do these things. 
Glad you and hubs have recovered from your nasty bout of flu. 
Take care of yourself GE.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::MonkeyAngel::

and would you kindly pass my regards to JSM.

One step forward Can. That is great news for your niece. My heart goes out to you being so far away from your brother at this time. Prayers he over comes this set back in his recovery. ::MonkeyAngel::

Happy to hear you & your mom will have an happy outing to help relieve some of the worry & stress. Continued prayers for you & your family. Enjoy your day out. ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank you for the kind words. We are getting better each day. I will be sure to tell JSM you send your regards. Her & CC got their annulments done so the can marry in the church.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

Glad to hear you are feeling better every day.  Thrilled to hear that JSM and CC will be marrying in the church this weekend.  Hope you and Babs have a safe journey (and don't get lost along the way, as Babs mentioned) to the wedding. 

On a happy note, my brother is home from the hospital.   ::MonkeyDance::

 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 28, 2015, 05:17:58 AM
<snipped>


Where is CC & JCM?  I miss them  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

I don't have contact with them, but I see neither has posted on SM for almost a year. (Last posts for each was in Feb. 2014.)

Maybe someone else can answer better for you seahorse.

They are both busy - getting ready to get married in the Church now that CC has his annulment.

Thank-you Brandi and Boyzmom!

Brandi - will you create a "little monkey groom and monkey bride" as a tribute to our missing monkey family members?  Thank-you, God Bless.

Already made one, back when they first got married. Along with a hundred other wedding-related ones. LOL

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image19-3.png~original)

Adorable!  Thank-you for posting the vintage avatar.  Can you post the hundred other wedding-related avatars? Or could you please direct me if possible where I may view the others?  See I think it would be easier if you just had you Avatar Museum

We should have a wedding celebration! 
Can you throw in  a few fireworks, with the bride and bridegroom, in the avatar?  Remember you added Fireworks on Popeye on the 4th of July?  Thank-you!

A Blizzard is coming through tomorrow, if you don't hear from me, pray.  We are expecting two feet of snow, or maybe more.  I am feeding the birds suet, cooking suet
and baking corn bread for them.   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Here's one with fireworks for you, seahorse.
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse.gif~original)
I am afraid I cannot direct you to just JSM and CC's designs I made, since they are interspersed throughout all the avatars in my thread. I also created some and posted them in this thread, years ago!

Be safe and warm in the weather headed your way! So good of you to think of the birds. We buy birdseed at Sams Club that birds seem to really love. Not sure of the brand, but they always have had excellent bird food.

I'll be looking for you to post so we know you are fine!

Brandi!

The wedding firework's, LOL, Thank-you! so cool.  I hope Boyzmom, will tell CC & JSM. Thank-you, for your time, talent, and goodness :)

The worse part of the  Blizzard will be Monday, night, into Tuesday, AM, that almost sounds like good news.

The Blizzard will gradually improve during Tuesday, afternoon.  ::dogwag::

Thank-you, Brandi, for the seed information.  I offer Salflower and Sunflower seeds, I tried wild bird seed, but someone takes the corn out, eats the sunflower seeds and then leave the canary seed, the culprit is usually the Squirrel. All birds and squirrel's love cornbread.  I make it from scratch, sometimes, and also use the Jiffy Cornbread muffin mix, which is quicker, no measuring baking powder or flour. 

I will hop on the computer, Wednesday, if I can't for any reason, I will sent a cyber hug.  I will browse through your collection and look for CC's & JSM's, design's, you made.

I live for silliness  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Thank-you, Brandi, for making my day with the wedding fireworks.  Thank-you for all your designs. 

Toot, Toot!
Seahorse
   :smt057 Green Eyes and I will be attending the wedding this coming Saturday, 1-31 unless the weather turns really bad............We have problems navigating over to the Dallas area, mainly because I get us lost every time with the crazy construction and highway markings going on in North Texas, but CC & JSM are accustomed to the two of us being late anytime we are meeting up with them.  Will give them all your congrats & love.     ::MonkeyTongue:: 

Have a wonderful time at the wedding.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 28, 2015, 05:22:42 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 28, 2015, 05:26:33 AM
Sister, how are you getting on?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 28, 2015, 06:23:11 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 28, 2015, 01:33:23 PM

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse

<snipped>
I guess this is kinda sorta what you are asking for, seahorse?

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse3.gif~original)
...and you smell just fine from here, seahorse!
 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 28, 2015, 02:32:59 PM

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse

<snipped>
I guess this is kinda sorta what you are asking for, seahorse?

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse3.gif~original)
...and you smell just fine from here, seahorse!
 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Brandi,

:)

The Monkey wedding is great!  Thank-you.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: I just love to wait that extra few seconds for the fireworks.  Let's do the Hokey- Pokey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_P9PU5FcMQ

We got about eight inches of snow, sorry, I forgot to answer on the last response.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 28, 2015, 05:37:10 PM

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse

<snipped>
I guess this is kinda sorta what you are asking for, seahorse?

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse3.gif~original)
...and you smell just fine from here, seahorse!
 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Brandi,

:)

The Monkey wedding is great!  Thank-you.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: I just love to wait that extra few seconds for the fireworks.  Let's do the Hokey- Pokey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_P9PU5FcMQ

We got about eight inches of snow, sorry, I forgot to answer on the last response.

Hahaha!

I just did the whole hokey-pokey to that youtube song in my home office here. The dog was very amused and at the end danced with me!

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 29, 2015, 04:05:21 AM

Glad to hear you are feeling better every day.  Thrilled to hear that JSM and CC will be marrying in the church this weekend.  Hope you and Babs have a safe journey (and don't get lost along the way, as Babs mentioned) to the wedding. 

On a happy note, my brother is home from the hospital.   ::MonkeyDance::


Great to hear about your brother coming home from the hospital.  Let's hope this is the beginning of the tides turning to good news for you and your family.  You are in my prayers.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 29, 2015, 04:32:22 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::

The pain is just too much.  I cannot sit for too long.  I went by Southwest before and was able to have the first row and could put my legs up.  I am afraid if I go that I will be part way there and not able to go forward and not able to go back.  If the weather was better or if I knew how my body would react for that long of a trip, I would take the chance.  If I went by train, would I be able to lay down in the train?  These may be weird thoughts or questions, I just have not traveled far from home.  My Mom has been sick or had some sort of problem since I have been very little so I could not be far from home.

I really want to go.  I was at their first wedding and really want to be at this wedding.  I would love to see her family again.  They are amazing people.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 29, 2015, 05:39:45 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse



I just happened to be in the right place at the right time for their first wedding.  I do my best to fan my stink in the other direction.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Bearlyhere/hula.gif)


 "teddybear2::





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 29, 2015, 07:02:52 AM

Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse

<snipped>
I guess this is kinda sorta what you are asking for, seahorse?

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/forseahorse3.gif~original)
...and you smell just fine from here, seahorse!
 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Brandi,

:)

The Monkey wedding is great!  Thank-you.   ::MonkeyHaHa:: I just love to wait that extra few seconds for the fireworks.  Let's do the Hokey- Pokey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_P9PU5FcMQ

We got about eight inches of snow, sorry, I forgot to answer on the last response.

Hahaha!

I just did the whole hokey-pokey to that youtube song in my home office here. The dog was very amused and at the end danced with me!

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

    ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on January 29, 2015, 07:03:39 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse



I just happened to be in the right place at the right time for their first wedding.  I do my best to fan my stink in the other direction.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Bearlyhere/hula.gif)


 "teddybear2::





 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2015, 08:20:02 AM

Glad to hear you are feeling better every day.  Thrilled to hear that JSM and CC will be marrying in the church this weekend.  Hope you and Babs have a safe journey (and don't get lost along the way, as Babs mentioned) to the wedding. 

On a happy note, my brother is home from the hospital.   ::MonkeyDance::


Great to hear about your brother coming home from the hospital.  Let's hope this is the beginning of the tides turning to good news for you and your family.  You are in my prayers.

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::

 "teddybear2::



xoxo 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2015, 08:29:35 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::

The pain is just too much.  I cannot sit for too long.  I went by Southwest before and was able to have the first row and could put my legs up.  I am afraid if I go that I will be part way there and not able to go forward and not able to go back.  If the weather was better or if I knew how my body would react for that long of a trip, I would take the chance.  If I went by train, would I be able to lay down in the train?  These may be weird thoughts or questions, I just have not traveled far from home.  My Mom has been sick or had some sort of problem since I have been very little so I could not be far from home.

I really want to go.  I was at their first wedding and really want to be at this wedding.  I would love to see her family again.  They are amazing people.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Yes, I remember your adventure to their first wedding and how you enjoyed it.
Sorry, I know you have chronic pain.  How you manage with such grace and humor and with so many family responsibilities is so admirable bearly.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on January 29, 2015, 08:30:39 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::


Hi Monkey's,

Brandi,

YES!  The early exit is great news.  I have so many headaches preparing for an "imagery" blizzard.  Prayers pushed it away.

Brandi, could you please (if you have time) add some eyes, ears, or monkey tails, to the wedding couple with the fireworks?

Not everyone can make to the wedding, and some of us were not invited, I guess we would stink up the Church  ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

What I am trying to ask is can you please make dots or spots, to show all of us celebrating CC & JSM's, wedding?

You are amazing!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Seahorse



I just happened to be in the right place at the right time for their first wedding.  I do my best to fan my stink in the other direction.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Bearlyhere/Bearlyhere/hula.gif)


 "teddybear2::





 ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on January 29, 2015, 05:19:46 PM
Sister, how are you getting on?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::germanshep::

me here -- kinda

so thrilled about the wedding!

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 30, 2015, 08:51:13 PM
Welcome back (sorta LOL) sister!

Green Eyes, I hope you are feeling better; you have been noticeably absent lately!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 30, 2015, 09:38:16 PM
Welcome back (sorta LOL) sister!

Green Eyes, I hope you are feeling better; you have been noticeably absent lately!



LOL Brandi ::MonkeyHaHa:: For what ever reason I keep getting logged out of Monkeys. I am doing better. Trying to catch up with some projects I have had going.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

How are you doing? I was reading the other day about keeping critters out of your plants. They said to place cotton rags or balls with vinegar around the plants. I thought of you. Have no idea how it really works.

Your Monkeys wedding graphics are so cute. Babs and I will be there tomorrow. We will be sure to give them every ones best wishes.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on January 30, 2015, 11:50:13 PM
Welcome back (sorta LOL) sister!

Green Eyes, I hope you are feeling better; you have been noticeably absent lately!



LOL Brandi ::MonkeyHaHa:: For what ever reason I keep getting logged out of Monkeys. I am doing better. Trying to catch up with some projects I have had going.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

How are you doing? I was reading the other day about keeping critters out of your plants. They said to place cotton rags or balls with vinegar around the plants. I thought of you. Have no idea how it really works.

Your Monkeys wedding graphics are so cute. Babs and I will be there tomorrow. We will be sure to give them every ones best wishes.

Glad you are doing better, GE!

I'll research the vinegar-soaked material later, thanks for thinking of me.

You and Babs have a great time and don't get lost.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 31, 2015, 12:37:02 AM
Welcome back (sorta LOL) sister!

Green Eyes, I hope you are feeling better; you have been noticeably absent lately!



LOL Brandi ::MonkeyHaHa:: For what ever reason I keep getting logged out of Monkeys. I am doing better. Trying to catch up with some projects I have had going.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

How are you doing? I was reading the other day about keeping critters out of your plants. They said to place cotton rags or balls with vinegar around the plants. I thought of you. Have no idea how it really works.

Your Monkeys wedding graphics are so cute. Babs and I will be there tomorrow. We will be sure to give them every ones best wishes.

Glad you are doing better, GE!

I'll research the vinegar-soaked material later, thanks for thinking of me.

You and Babs have a great time and don't get lost.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Babs & I will have a good time. But the not getting lost Might be a problem for us.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: But we always make it just have little site seeing side trips along the way. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Neither one of us drive far from home any more. 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 31, 2015, 12:45:29 AM
Hey Miss Bearly, Sorry you didn't feel comfortable flying out to Texas for JSM & CC's wedding.  Her parents are very sweet people. If Babs & I were  a little younger and it wasn't winter we would have driven up to PA to get you.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I am sure both JSM & CC know you will be there in spirit.  I had better get my self in bed have an early morning. Since both Babs & I are night owls early mornings are hard. ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on January 31, 2015, 12:51:01 AM
Can so happy to hear your brother was getting out of the hospital. Hope you had a good time with your visit with your family.

SeaHorse you are so sweet to think about JSM & CC. Hope all is well with you and your family. Hope you are staying warm & safe.

Sister so glad to see you kind of here. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Continued prayers for you, Connie & George.

Hope all our Monkeys are doing okay. ::MonkeyAngel::

4Donks haven't seen you on in a while. Hope all is okay. ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 01, 2015, 01:23:22 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Had a good time at JSM & CC's wedding. Even made it without getting lost. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Gave them all your well wishes. They send their regards. Gave us permission to post some pictures from the wedding. So I will try and get them posted if I can remember how.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 01, 2015, 01:47:45 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Had a good time at JSM & CC's wedding. Even made it without getting lost. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Gave them all your well wishes. They send their regards. Gave us permission to post some pictures from the wedding. So I will try and get them posted if I can remember how.

If you have any problems posting them, email them to me and I'll post them for oyu.

Glad you had a good time and got there and back safely.

Hi Babs!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 01, 2015, 06:55:40 AM
Sister, how are you getting on?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyKiss:: ::germanshep::

me here -- kinda

so thrilled about the wedding!

 ::germanshep::

glad you're 'kinda' here.    hope you're keeping well.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 01, 2015, 07:32:13 AM
Can so happy to hear your brother was getting out of the hospital. Hope you had a good time with your visit with your family.

SeaHorse you are so sweet to think about JSM & CC. Hope all is well with you and your family. Hope you are staying warm & safe.

Sister so glad to see you kind of here. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Continued prayers for you, Connie & George.

Hope all our Monkeys are doing okay. ::MonkeyAngel::

4Donks haven't seen you on in a while. Hope all is okay. ::donkey3::

Thanks GE.  Bro is coming along.  We enjoyed our family visit.  Our cousin is so sparkly and upbeat and fun to be with.
 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 01, 2015, 07:35:11 AM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Had a good time at JSM & CC's wedding. Even made it without getting lost. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Gave them all your well wishes. They send their regards. Gave us permission to post some pictures from the wedding. So I will try and get them posted if I can remember how.

Thanks GE.  Looking forward to seeing the pic's.  Glad you had a good time and didn't get lost. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 01, 2015, 05:32:32 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Had a good time at JSM & CC's wedding. Even made it without getting lost. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Gave them all your well wishes. They send their regards. Gave us permission to post some pictures from the wedding. So I will try and get them posted if I can remember how.

If you have any problems posting them, email them to me and I'll post them for oyu.

Glad you had a good time and got there and back safely.

Hi Babs!

Thanks Brandi will do. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 01, 2015, 05:36:59 PM
Can so happy to hear your brother was getting out of the hospital. Hope you had a good time with your visit with your family.

SeaHorse you are so sweet to think about JSM & CC. Hope all is well with you and your family. Hope you are staying warm & safe.

Sister so glad to see you kind of here. ::MonkeyHaHa::  Continued prayers for you, Connie & George.

Hope all our Monkeys are doing okay. ::MonkeyAngel::

4Donks haven't seen you on in a while. Hope all is okay. ::donkey3::

Thanks GE.  Bro is coming along.  We enjoyed our family visit.  Our cousin is so sparkly and upbeat and fun to be with.
 ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy to hear you had a good time Can. That your brother is doing better. Even little improvements does our hearts good.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 01, 2015, 06:25:50 PM
Hi Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Had a good time at JSM & CC's wedding. Even made it without getting lost. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Gave them all your well wishes. They send their regards. Gave us permission to post some pictures from the wedding. So I will try and get them posted if I can remember how.

If you have any problems posting them, email them to me and I'll post them for oyu.

Glad you had a good time and got there and back safely.

Hi Babs!

Thanks Brandi will do. ::MonkeyKiss::

Here are the three pictures you sent, Green Eyes:

The first one being by a professional photographer (I cropped it a bit for the forum):
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/wedding2-2.png~original)

The next two are the two you took, Green Eyes. I cropped as you requested:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/wedding2-1.png~original)

And after the ceremony:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/wedding2-3.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 01, 2015, 06:51:28 PM
Thank you Brandi ::MonkeyKiss::

I thought CC's smile was going to split his face in half it was so big. JSM was shaking so much I thought he legs would give out. ::MonkeyHaHa:: They both looked wonderful and very happy. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on February 02, 2015, 08:08:17 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 02, 2015, 08:55:24 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Caddy May your mom Rest In Peace. ::MonkeyAngel:: I am so sorry to hear about her passing.

It is always hard to lose a Loved one, no matter what. Just know she will always be with you, as you carry her memories in your heart. You and your family are in my Prayers. ::MonkeyAngel::

Congratulations on the up & coming arrival of your grandson.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on February 02, 2015, 09:57:12 PM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Condolences to you and your family.  May your Mom rest in peace.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Congratulations on the coming of your Grandson in June. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 02, 2015, 10:21:03 PM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Caddy,

I have noticed your absence and now understand why. I think it was good that you could spend time with your mother before she died and that your sister and daughter were there as well. I am so sorry for your loss. (I lost my mother in 1999 and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her.) In time, I am sure you will have good memories to think about when you remember your mom.

Oh, Caddy is going to be CaddyGram! Congrats to you and your daughter!

Yes indeed, the circle of life, as you noted.

I have missed you here and your great stories you share with us. Welcome back.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on February 03, 2015, 07:24:15 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Caddy May your mom Rest In Peace. ::MonkeyAngel:: I am so sorry to hear about her passing.

It is always hard to lose a Loved one, no matter what. Just know she will always be with you, as you carry her memories in your heart. You and your family are in my Prayers. ::MonkeyAngel::

Congratulations on the up & coming arrival of your grandson.  ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyCheer3::

Thanks, GE - I can feel your love all the way over here!
I love me some monkeys ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on February 03, 2015, 07:25:45 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Condolences to you and your family.  May your Mom rest in peace.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Congratulations on the coming of your Grandson in June. 

Good Morning, Can, and thank you for your comments. I can't wait to be a grandma!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on February 03, 2015, 07:30:35 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Caddy,

I have noticed your absence and now understand why. I think it was good that you could spend time with your mother before she died and that your sister and daughter were there as well. I am so sorry for your loss. (I lost my mother in 1999 and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her.) In time, I am sure you will have good memories to think about when you remember your mom.

Oh, Caddy is going to be CaddyGram! Congrats to you and your daughter!

Yes indeed, the circle of life, as you noted.

I have missed you here and your great stories you share with us. Welcome back.

Oh Brandi - leave it to you to come up with CaddyGram!  That is so cute, I love it.

I know that time is what I need in the missing of my mom, but it seems to be getting worse each day for now.  Is that normal? 

I do have many funny and sweet memories of her. She was a feisty woman and we laughed last week sharing stories about people she blessed out.

Thanks friend - CaddyGram


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 04, 2015, 04:04:21 AM
<snipped>


Oh Brandi - leave it to you to come up with CaddyGram!  That is so cute, I love it.

I know that time is what I need in the missing of my mom, but it seems to be getting worse each day for now.  Is that normal? 

I do have many funny and sweet memories of her. She was a feisty woman and we laughed last week sharing stories about people she blessed out.

Thanks friend - CaddyGram

Yes, although everyone suffers grief differently, it is normal for the pain to be intense right now, Caddy, and getting worse. Time really makes a difference. It just takes time to go through the stages of grief. And for some, it takes more time than others, but time will heal you. To the extent at least where you can remember your mom fondly and enjoy your memories of her.

There are so many times I have wished my mother were here to see what has transpired in my life since she died. I try to think she is here in spirit and knows and is pleased. I also dream about her. You may experience that as well. She was one of my best friends and a woman I admired greatly.

I am so sorry you lost your mom, and are going through this, but what you are feeling is perfectly normal.

   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 04, 2015, 03:55:38 PM
Years ago, when I designed avatars and artwork for so many monkeys, I needed to upgrade my photobucket account to a paid one. Last year, I considered closing the paid account since monkey avatar requests had dropped considerably. But I thought of all the monkeys who still use my avatars and just link to my photobucket account rather than saving them to upload to the forum or open their own free photobucket accounts and host them themselves. All of their avatars and artwork they use that I made would just disappear. So I continued the account for another year.

Today is the day to renew the account, and I got an email saying that I was signed up for auto-renew and they were taking my payment out of my credit card for the next year.

Seems silly to continue this account at this point, and I could probably cancel it this week.

All the artwork in my avatar thread would be gone, rendering it totally useless. But I wonder if that would matter to anyone but sister and seahorse. And maybe 4 Donks. Also, all the artwork (pictures) I have ever posted in this thread for myself or other monkeys would be gone, as well as all the images I have ever posted on the missing persons threads would just vanish. It's a tough predicament to be in.

Maybe I'll keep it alive for one more year. Anyone have any thoughts on this?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 04, 2015, 10:15:09 PM
Cadillac: Where did your avatar go?!?!?

 ::MonkeyWaa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 04, 2015, 11:46:36 PM
Cadillac: Where did your avatar go?!?!?

 ::MonkeyWaa::

Oh! It's back!

Maybe it was me, but for a little while, it wasn't showing for me.

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 05, 2015, 01:59:20 PM
Years ago, when I designed avatars and artwork for so many monkeys, I needed to upgrade my photobucket account to a paid one. Last year, I considered closing the paid account since monkey avatar requests had dropped considerably. But I thought of all the monkeys who still use my avatars and just link to my photobucket account rather than saving them to upload to the forum or open their own free photobucket accounts and host them themselves. All of their avatars and artwork they use that I made would just disappear. So I continued the account for another year.

Today is the day to renew the account, and I got an email saying that I was signed up for auto-renew and they were taking my payment out of my credit card for the next year.

Seems silly to continue this account at this point, and I could probably cancel it this week.

All the artwork in my avatar thread would be gone, rendering it totally useless. But I wonder if that would matter to anyone but sister and seahorse. And maybe 4 Donks. Also, all the artwork (pictures) I have ever posted in this thread for myself or other monkeys would be gone, as well as all the images I have ever posted on the missing persons threads would just vanish. It's a tough predicament to be in.

Maybe I'll keep it alive for one more year. Anyone have any thoughts on this?


Brandi, Wow that's a hard call. I understand your dilemma about keeping your photo bucket or not. I would hate to see all your hard work disappear from the site. But with so little activity why keep paying. It is a hard call for sure. Wish I hard a better answer for you.  ::MonkeyAngel:: 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on February 07, 2015, 07:17:51 AM
Hello Monkeys,


Brandi!

  The storm made an early exit.  Good grief.    ::MonkeyConfused::


  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::
So, an early exit is good, no?

Glad to see you are posting; how much did you get?

I woke up to everything white this morning in VA! Probably 1-1½". It has been around 36° here today, so most of it has melted! It was beautiful while it lasted, and the perfect snow for me. Enjoyable to look at for a few hours, and gone by the afternoon! LOL

No school here Tuesday, only 1/2 day on Monday.  The black ice is horrible.  Pain is atrocious.  Everyone who is affected, please be careful.



Black ice is very scary.  Hope you can avoid it, by staying home. 

So sorry you could not find a way to get to CC and JSM's wedding.  A greyhound bus, or something...
I know you will be there in spirit.   ::MonkeyAngel:: "teddybear2:: ::MonkeyKiss::

The pain is just too much.  I cannot sit for too long.  I went by Southwest before and was able to have the first row and could put my legs up.  I am afraid if I go that I will be part way there and not able to go forward and not able to go back.  If the weather was better or if I knew how my body would react for that long of a trip, I would take the chance.  If I went by train, would I be able to lay down in the train?  These may be weird thoughts or questions, I just have not traveled far from home.  My Mom has been sick or had some sort of problem since I have been very little so I could not be far from home.

I really want to go.  I was at their first wedding and really want to be at this wedding.  I would love to see her family again.  They are amazing people.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Yes, I remember your adventure to their first wedding and how you enjoyed it.
Sorry, I know you have chronic pain.  How you manage with such grace and humor and with so many family responsibilities is so admirable bearly.
 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyHeart::



I have my moments.

 ::MonkeyWink:: "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on February 07, 2015, 07:22:49 AM
Hey Miss Bearly, Sorry you didn't feel comfortable flying out to Texas for JSM & CC's wedding.  Her parents are very sweet people. If Babs & I were  a little younger and it wasn't winter we would have driven up to PA to get you.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I am sure both JSM & CC know you will be there in spirit.  I had better get my self in bed have an early morning. Since both Babs & I are night owls early mornings are hard. ::MonkeyDevil::

I appreciate the thought.  I have to have some procedures done, that I should have done already.  I had to find a ride.

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on February 07, 2015, 07:33:20 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Caddy, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mother.

Congratulations on the good news of your Grandchild coming.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Bearlyhere on February 07, 2015, 07:44:44 AM
Thank you for the beautiful pictures of JSM and CC, Green Eyes and Brandi.  They make a beautiful couple.  

I kept checking the news for a runaway bride, but since I didn't hear anything, I figured CC drugged her everything went along without a hitch.  I know that shaky knee feeling, I can sympathize with JSM.  CC's smile is contagious.

 ::MonkeyHeart::

 "teddybear2::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on February 07, 2015, 08:28:13 AM
I have been gone awhile and the first thing I see is the pics of JSM and CC's wedding.  It is exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and celebrate in their love and commitment.  Thanks for sharing with us!

I have been helping take care of my mom, out of town.  Her journey here on earth ended on the 24 th of January.  My sister, my daughter and I were with her went she went "home."

I have just returned from her memorial service this weekend.  She is not suffering any more but some how it is still hard.

Circle of life... I am about to have my first grandchild in June!!

I can't wait to spoil him and teach him silliness.

Much love,

Caddy

Caddy, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mother.

Congratulations on the good news of your Grandchild coming.

 ::MonkeyHeart::



Thank you Bearly- wish you well!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on February 08, 2015, 03:36:05 PM
Brandi,
Me needs you (I say selfishly)!
 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 08, 2015, 05:52:59 PM
Brandi,
Me needs you (I say selfishly)!
 ::germanshep::

Been waiting on you to ask.
 ::MonkeyCool::
I have a few I did a couple of weeks ago for you.

I'll post them in my section shortly.

Good to see you, Sister! How's the new abode coming along, and what are you doing with your time now?

Do tell!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 13, 2015, 10:57:58 PM
Everyone stay warm!

Really cold temps heading our way here in VA .... after tomorrow's predicted high in the mid-40's, and a low tomorrow night of 7º, we stay below freezing until snow is expected on Tuesday with a high of 36º. BRRRR .... I am so ready for Spring. I mentioned that at the mechanics yesterday when I got my oil changed, and 2 people said, SUMMER! I agreed, just thought that was wishing for too much. LOL

Stay warm and safe everyone!

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on February 14, 2015, 04:51:09 AM
 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy Valentine's Day!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 14, 2015, 02:03:21 PM
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2015, 02:20:58 PM
::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Happy Valentine's Day!



To you too Seahorse   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 14, 2015, 02:21:38 PM
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Happy Valentines Day Brandi ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 15, 2015, 08:40:31 PM
Everyone stay warm!

Really cold temps heading our way here in VA .... after tomorrow's predicted high in the mid-40's, and a low tomorrow night of 7º, we stay below freezing until snow is expected on Tuesday with a high of 36º. BRRRR .... I am so ready for Spring. I mentioned that at the mechanics yesterday when I got my oil changed, and 2 people said, SUMMER! I agreed, just thought that was wishing for too much. LOL

Stay warm and safe everyone!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/thermometerwinter.gif~original)

Hope you are staying warm. Current temp here is 7 below and expected to go lower - and have some wind. I am FREEZZZZZZZING even in my warm jammies on the couch! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 15, 2015, 08:41:45 PM
Everyone stay warm!

Really cold temps heading our way here in VA .... after tomorrow's predicted high in the mid-40's, and a low tomorrow night of 7º, we stay below freezing until snow is expected on Tuesday with a high of 36º. BRRRR .... I am so ready for Spring. I mentioned that at the mechanics yesterday when I got my oil changed, and 2 people said, SUMMER! I agreed, just thought that was wishing for too much. LOL

Stay warm and safe everyone!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/thermometerwinter.gif~original)

Hope you are staying warm. Current temp here is 7 below and expected to go lower - and have some wind. I am FREEZZZZZZZING even in my warm jammies on the couch! 

OOPPPSSS - my weather alarm just went off - we are now 14 degrees below zero!!!!! Holy cow is that cold!  Glad the kids have tomorrow off school so I do not have to go out till it warms up!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 15, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Everyone stay warm!

Really cold temps heading our way here in VA .... after tomorrow's predicted high in the mid-40's, and a low tomorrow night of 7º, we stay below freezing until snow is expected on Tuesday with a high of 36º. BRRRR .... I am so ready for Spring. I mentioned that at the mechanics yesterday when I got my oil changed, and 2 people said, SUMMER! I agreed, just thought that was wishing for too much. LOL

Stay warm and safe everyone!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/thermometerwinter.gif~original)

Hope you are staying warm. Current temp here is 7 below and expected to go lower - and have some wind. I am FREEZZZZZZZING even in my warm jammies on the couch! 

OOPPPSSS - my weather alarm just went off - we are now 14 degrees below zero!!!!! Holy cow is that cold!  Glad the kids have tomorrow off school so I do not have to go out till it warms up!

OMG  !!!!!!  Glad you don't have to go out. Stay warm & safe.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 16, 2015, 01:36:24 AM
Everyone stay warm!

Really cold temps heading our way here in VA .... after tomorrow's predicted high in the mid-40's, and a low tomorrow night of 7º, we stay below freezing until snow is expected on Tuesday with a high of 36º. BRRRR .... I am so ready for Spring. I mentioned that at the mechanics yesterday when I got my oil changed, and 2 people said, SUMMER! I agreed, just thought that was wishing for too much. LOL

Stay warm and safe everyone!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/thermometerwinter.gif~original)

Hope you are staying warm. Current temp here is 7 below and expected to go lower - and have some wind. I am FREEZZZZZZZING even in my warm jammies on the couch! 

Good lord, TBM! That's ridiculous cold!

Found out a while ago that they are calling for 8-12" of the white stuff at my house, starting tomorrow afternoon. Panda is almost all white, except for her left eye, and she disappears in the snow. LOL

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Try to stay warm and comfy, TBM!

(And everyone else in this ridiculous cold stuff!)

Pray for Spring!
 ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 16, 2015, 10:15:05 AM
Everyone stay warm!

Really cold temps heading our way here in VA .... after tomorrow's predicted high in the mid-40's, and a low tomorrow night of 7º, we stay below freezing until snow is expected on Tuesday with a high of 36º. BRRRR .... I am so ready for Spring. I mentioned that at the mechanics yesterday when I got my oil changed, and 2 people said, SUMMER! I agreed, just thought that was wishing for too much. LOL

Stay warm and safe everyone!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/thermometerwinter.gif~original)

Hope you are staying warm. Current temp here is 7 below and expected to go lower - and have some wind. I am FREEZZZZZZZING even in my warm jammies on the couch! 

Good lord, TBM! That's ridiculous cold!

Found out a while ago that they are calling for 8-12" of the white stuff at my house, starting tomorrow afternoon. Panda is almost all white, except for her left eye, and she disappears in the snow. LOL

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Animationpapp.gif~original)

Try to stay warm and comfy, TBM!

(And everyone else in this ridiculous cold stuff!)

Pray for Spring!
 ::MonkeyWink::

Stay warm Brandi.  Maybe you should put a colored scarf on Panda when she goes out in the white stuff.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: We have been warm here in North Texas. But today taking granddaughter to work it was 31 and some ice on the roads. No snow and warming up some over the next few days.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 17, 2015, 01:04:00 AM
Well, not bad enough to have experienced the extreme cold since last Thursday or so, The Weather Channel has this predicted for the rest of the week for us:

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image87-1.png~original)

It is snowing like crazy right now, they are calling for a total of 12-14" when it is over tomorrow morning. Now they say we are expecting more snow Sat. into Sunday.

This is Virginia! Not supposed to get this crazy here. And I cannot tolerate worrying about husband driving in this for his work. I am too old for this, I swear! LOL

BTW, Panda absolutely loves the snow. She keeps wanting to be taken out, and when we do, she takes off like a rocket bolting back and forth from one end of the yard to the other! Man, she is fast.

Great idea about the scarf, GE. I put one on her to see how she would tolerate it before we took her out, forgot I had put it on her, and was wondering what she was chewing on .... the ends of the scarf, of course! LOL Oh well. That's what I get for putting it on when it wasn't needed yet.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 17, 2015, 10:04:48 AM
Well, not bad enough to have experienced the extreme cold since last Thursday or so, The Weather Channel has this predicted for the rest of the week for us:

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image87-1.png~original)

It is snowing like crazy right now, they are calling for a total of 12-14" when it is over tomorrow morning. Now they say we are expecting more snow Sat. into Sunday.

This is Virginia! Not supposed to get this crazy here. And I cannot tolerate worrying about husband driving in this for his work. I am too old for this, I swear! LOL

BTW, Panda absolutely loves the snow. She keeps wanting to be taken out, and when we do, she takes off like a rocket bolting back and forth from one end of the yard to the other! Man, she is fast.

Great idea about the scarf, GE. I put one on her to see how she would tolerate it before we took her out, forgot I had put it on her, and was wondering what she was chewing on .... the ends of the scarf, of course! LOL Oh well. That's what I get for putting it on when it wasn't needed yet.


Stay warm and stay safe. It sucks to get that cold and snow - more when you are not accustomed to it!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 17, 2015, 01:54:49 PM
Happy
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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 18, 2015, 06:45:37 AM
This is to early for this night owl. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Have to take granddaughter to work. I really don't like these early mornings.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope everyone's staying warm & safe.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on February 18, 2015, 07:53:04 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show tonight at 9pm ET!

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Click on the link below to listen:


http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u (http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 20, 2015, 05:41:48 AM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Another early morning. Have to take granddaughter to work again today. Has to be there at 6 today and tomorrow at 7. Will be so happy when she gets her license and insurance so she can take herslef. Early mornings are not my cup of tea. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope everyone's doing okay, and staying warm. Continued prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 20, 2015, 03:30:53 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Another early morning. Have to take granddaughter to work again today. Has to be there at 6 today and tomorrow at 7. Will be so happy when she gets her license and insurance so she can take herslef. Early mornings are not my cup of tea. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope everyone's doing okay, and staying warm. Continued prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

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Oh,  GE, I feel your pain. (From one night person to another!)

Too bad your granddaughter doesn't work nights!

VERY cold here still ... been below freezing for over 24 hours and not going above freezing (barely) until tomorrow. Was below 0º last night and just 16º right now, with the sun shining! Lots of snow and ice out there. It's a frozen world here!

Calling for snow/ice/rain this weekend.

But so far, our heat pump has been doing it's laborious job of keeping our house warm and the water is still running through our pipes!

I think we have broken many records this past week with temp lows.

But we're doing ok! Panda loved running in the snow at first. Now, she goes out, does her business, chases a bird or two and promptly comes back in! I have been feeding the birds since it snowed on Monday. They have seemed to appreciate that!

Hoping everyone is doing well. And wishing more monkeys would check in and post more!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 20, 2015, 06:43:51 PM
Morning Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

Another early morning. Have to take granddaughter to work again today. Has to be there at 6 today and tomorrow at 7. Will be so happy when she gets her license and insurance so she can take herslef. Early mornings are not my cup of tea. ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope everyone's doing okay, and staying warm. Continued prayers for all in need.  ::MonkeyAngel::

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Oh,  GE, I feel your pain. (From one night person to another!)

Too bad your granddaughter doesn't work nights!

VERY cold here still ... been below freezing for over 24 hours and not going above freezing (barely) until tomorrow. Was below 0º last night and just 16º right now, with the sun shining! Lots of snow and ice out there. It's a frozen world here!

Calling for snow/ice/rain this weekend.

But so far, our heat pump has been doing it's laborious job of keeping our house warm and the water is still running through our pipes!

I think we have broken many records this past week with temp lows.

But we're doing ok! Panda loved running in the snow at first. Now, she goes out, does her business, chases a bird or two and promptly comes back in! I have been feeding the birds since it snowed on Monday. They have seemed to appreciate that!

Hoping everyone is doing well. And wishing more monkeys would check in and post more!


Hopefully spring will get here for you sooner than later. Good for Panda going out and doing her business and coming back in. Can't say I blame her. ::MonkeyHaHa::  We have had a mild winter. A couple cold days but for the most part in the 30's/40's and then up to the 60's & 70's. But starting Sunday we are suppose to have snow, icy rain etc Sunday night and Monday. Then back up to the 40's/ 50's Weird weather. I hope the weatherman is right. As I have to take Hubs for his eye appointment Tuesday and that's a 60 mile drive one way.

I like when granddaughter goes in about 4 and gets off at 10. Her moms picks her up. I picked her up at 4 today and tomorrow just have to take her. It really is hard to get up early when you don't go to bed until late.

I am with you Brandi I wish more Monkeys would check in.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 22, 2015, 01:54:11 AM
Sister, left you a post in my section about your sigline ;-)

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on February 22, 2015, 08:28:12 AM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Mere on February 22, 2015, 10:48:50 AM
Here is an old monkey......checking in.

I am now in the deep south and today we are going to 76.....so hard to believe.  I have been watching the temps around the country.  The snow has been amazing.  Now I understand why older folks head to Florida or Arizona.  It sure is tough to shovel snow.

Prayers to all who need them.   ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 22, 2015, 02:54:38 PM
Here is an old monkey......checking in.

I am now in the deep south and today we are going to 76.....so hard to believe.  I have been watching the temps around the country.  The snow has been amazing.  Now I understand why older folks head to Florida or Arizona.  It sure is tough to shovel snow.

Prayers to all who need them.   ::HelloKitty::

Mere! So good to see you in the Monkey Playground!!
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I had to giggle at your comment about older folks moving to warmer climes. I never understood that when I was younger. LOL

It got above freezing finally and the sun is shining today, after some sleet that turned to rain. It's 42º right now and I went outside without a coat or sweater to feed the birds (the ground is still snow-covered) and I was quite comfortable!

Calling for a high of 35º tomorrow with a low of 10º! So the extreme cold (for here in VA) is not over quite yet. As you can see by my avatar, I am so ready for Spring!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on February 22, 2015, 03:02:11 PM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::

Oh my gosh, TBM! I am speechless learning about your leg problem. I have no experience whatsoever with Achilles tears, so I can only give you my sympathies. That sounds like a very long time to have to suffer an injury without progress. I am so sorry you are dealing with this and hope you'll get some healing there soon!

About our heat pump, it has done a great job keeping our house up to temp throughout all this extreme cold. We keep the thermostat set to 68º and stay quite comfortable inside. It has been running a lot though! We do not have any auxiliary or backup heat source here. That's just the way it was installed. Maybe in more moderate climates, they don't use backup heat sources with heat pumps. Dunno.

Hoping you get some relief soon from your leg!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 22, 2015, 05:49:00 PM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::

Yikes TBM   Don't you just love when the docs tell you take it easy. I know you are busy with the family. But sometimes you just have to slow down. As much as we don't want to. I feel your frustration to have it heal or get it fixed sooner than later. But my understanding is that either way is a very slow progress. Prayers it heals it's self sooner than later.  ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on February 22, 2015, 05:59:49 PM
Here is an old monkey......checking in.

I am now in the deep south and today we are going to 76.....so hard to believe.  I have been watching the temps around the country.  The snow has been amazing.  Now I understand why older folks head to Florida or Arizona.  It sure is tough to shovel snow.

Prayers to all who need them.   ::HelloKitty::

Hi Mere ::HelloKitty::

Great to see you. Glad you are doing well. The snow is wonderful to look at, but to have to drive in it, let a lone have to shovel it. Not so much. Here in North Texas we have had a mild winter up to this point. Have the winter blast coming in. Dropping down into the 20's here. At first they said snow now it's just icy rain/sleet. Not fun. Have to call and cancel hubs eye appointment for Tuesday. The highways will be to icy to make the drive. If it were close I might do it. But it's to far. They just don't have the equipment around here to take care of all the roads.


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Post by: Green Eyes on February 22, 2015, 06:10:16 PM
Here is an old monkey......checking in.

I am now in the deep south and today we are going to 76.....so hard to believe.  I have been watching the temps around the country.  The snow has been amazing.  Now I understand why older folks head to Florida or Arizona.  It sure is tough to shovel snow.

Prayers to all who need them.   ::HelloKitty::

Mere! So good to see you in the Monkey Playground!!
     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Image118mere.png~original)

I had to giggle at your comment about older folks moving to warmer climes. I never understood that when I was younger. LOL

It got above freezing finally and the sun is shining today, after some sleet that turned to rain. It's 42º right now and I went outside without a coat or sweater to feed the birds (the ground is still snow-covered) and I was quite comfortable!

Calling for a high of 35º tomorrow with a low of 10º! So the extreme cold (for here in VA) is not over quite yet. As you can see by my avatar, I am so ready for Spring!

Brandi I laughed at going out to feed the birds at 42 degrees and being quite comfortable. My younger brother tells me that all the time.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: We are getting icy rain tonight and tomorrow and maybe into Tuesday. The good thing here is it's only for a few days and not weeks.  ::MonkeyWink:: Stay warm.


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Post by: Sister on February 25, 2015, 08:52:47 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Been so busy trying to fight with Social Services about Connie's benefits, etc.

Slowly unpacking.

Pray for my monkey friends every day.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::


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Post by: cadillac on February 26, 2015, 08:31:13 AM
How are you doing 4 Donks?

We only got a little of the icy stuff here, but was wondering if you fared the storm okay?


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Post by: Green Eyes on February 26, 2015, 11:44:44 PM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Been so busy trying to fight with Social Services about Connie's benefits, etc.

Slowly unpacking.

Pray for my monkey friends every day.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::

Hi Sister ::MonkeyKiss::  Was getting worried, since you haven't posted in awhile. Sorry to here you are doing battle with SS. They can be a royal pain that's for sure. Prayers you get it all worked out.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on February 26, 2015, 11:46:34 PM
How are you doing 4 Donks?

We only got a little of the icy stuff here, but was wondering if you fared the storm okay?

Hi cadiliac ::HelloKitty:: Glad to hear you didn't get much of the nasty stuff. Hoping 4Donks is okay too.


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Post by: can on February 28, 2015, 06:08:24 AM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::

Have you been in a cast since December?  If so, that's nasty.  Particularly when you have children to care for.  Must be so frustrating.  Hope the specialist you're seeing on the 12th can help you.
 ::MonkeyCheer3::


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Post by: can on February 28, 2015, 06:18:10 AM
Here is an old monkey......checking in.

I am now in the deep south and today we are going to 76.....so hard to believe.  I have been watching the temps around the country.  The snow has been amazing.  Now I understand why older folks head to Florida or Arizona.  It sure is tough to shovel snow.

Prayers to all who need them.   ::HelloKitty::
::HelloKitty::

76!...I'm drooling!  We have had over twenty extreme cold alerts just in the month of February.   ::canadaflag2:: I'm so ready for a trip to Flda or AZ.
Good to see you here.   ::MonkeyCheer4::


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Post by: can on February 28, 2015, 06:21:04 AM
Good morning everyone!
 ::HelloKitty::

Been so busy trying to fight with Social Services about Connie's benefits, etc.

Slowly unpacking.

Pray for my monkey friends every day.

Blessings.

 ::germanshep::

...and good morning to you sister!  Hope you get things sorted out with social services soon.    ::MonkeyHeart:: 


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Post by: can on February 28, 2015, 06:26:36 AM
How are you doing 4 Donks?

We only got a little of the icy stuff here, but was wondering if you fared the storm okay?

 ::HelloKitty::  Hi Cady. 
it's been a cold, hunkerin' down kind of winter here.  Folks are doing a lot of grumbling
about the continued below minus temps.  No too bad today. -13c


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Post by: can on February 28, 2015, 06:44:19 AM
Hi GE - Hope you and family are well.  Sorry you couldn't make the trip to hubs eye doctor due to ice storms. 
Thanks for posting JSM and CC's wedding pic's.  JSM's pic (praying hands) depict so accurately the importance and devoutness she has always placed in marriage in her church, imo.  Bless her heart and CC's for his understanding.   ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: can on February 28, 2015, 07:05:26 AM
Hey Bearly -  "teddybear2::  how are you?

Baby bear - are you still reading here?  Think of you often and hope all is well in your personal life and with your health.  Hope you are enjoying travels and some trips to the casino.

My Mom was 94 last Sunday.  Two friends and I took her to the casino on Saturday.
We had lunch there and they fussed over her and server brought dessert and sang happy birthday. Sunday we celebrated again, at my home.  She has learned a new game from the ladies at her apartment.  Bid euchre.  She has taught us how to play and it's quite fun.

Further on Tuesday she took her driver's lic. tests.  She no longer drives but wanted lic. for photo i.d. purposes.  Her score was 100 out of a 100.  She seemed nonplussed.
Said she would have been surprised if she got less, since test was so easy.  Tests for those 80 and older have been changed.  My understanding is that it's mostly to weed out dementia., stroke damage, etc.


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Post by: theboyzmom on February 28, 2015, 10:43:16 AM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::

Have you been in a cast since December?  If so, that's nasty.  Particularly when you have children to care for.  Must be so frustrating.  Hope the specialist you're seeing on the 12th can help you.
 ::MonkeyCheer3::

Lucky that I was only casted for a month. The original ortho is not happy how long the second opinion is taking to get me in so I go see him on Tuesday and he is going to discuss surgery. I am excited - not because I am looking forward to surgery, but I am looking forward to moving forward with recovery as opposed to just hanging out waiting!


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Post by: can on March 02, 2015, 08:16:56 AM
TBM -  Glad to hear you have not been in a cast all this time.  Good luck with new ortho.  Hope surgery is not necessary, but if so, hope it soon and recovery is swift. ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Green Eyes on March 02, 2015, 07:47:32 PM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::

Have you been in a cast since December?  If so, that's nasty.  Particularly when you have children to care for.  Must be so frustrating.  Hope the specialist you're seeing on the 12th can help you.
 ::MonkeyCheer3::

Lucky that I was only casted for a month. The original ortho is not happy how long the second opinion is taking to get me in so I go see him on Tuesday and he is going to discuss surgery. I am excited - not because I am looking forward to surgery, but I am looking forward to moving forward with recovery as opposed to just hanging out waiting!

TBM Please let us know what your doctor says tomorrow. Sending prayers he can figure out a way to help you heal without surgery. But if not like can said prayers for a quick recovery.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: theboyzmom on March 03, 2015, 05:59:14 AM
Good morning! I have been reading but not checking in. Brandi - if it gets below 15 or so may want to kick over to the aux heating  = that is about the lowest it is efficient to run the heat pump. Ours has been off for a couple of weeks - yesterday we got up to 20!!!! Got the shorts and flip flops out!  Another wind chill warning for today into tonight. I tell you, love these kids, but they need to go back to school!  I think they miss the routine too.

I am still laid up with the stupid leg. Been since October when I hurt it, and December when I finally dragged my butt into the doc. I have a Achilles tear. Just partial thank goodness, but seems to have been caused by or caused some tendinitis. The ortho who my doc sent me to is worthless. Did the PT and the cast, now I have, by his words, exhausted the conservative treatment. So he is referring me to another ortho - which I can not get into until March 12th. Meanwhile, I am supposed to be taking it easy. Kinda over that. May just go back to life and see what happens.  I am trying to be a good patient but am sort of over no one doing any thing. ::MonkeyDevil::

Have you been in a cast since December?  If so, that's nasty.  Particularly when you have children to care for.  Must be so frustrating.  Hope the specialist you're seeing on the 12th can help you.
 ::MonkeyCheer3::

Lucky that I was only casted for a month. The original ortho is not happy how long the second opinion is taking to get me in so I go see him on Tuesday and he is going to discuss surgery. I am excited - not because I am looking forward to surgery, but I am looking forward to moving forward with recovery as opposed to just hanging out waiting!

TBM Please let us know what your doctor says tomorrow. Sending prayers he can figure out a way to help you heal without surgery. But if not like can said prayers for a quick recovery.  ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks gals!  I am nervous/excited. I am over this pain and disability. I just hope he can figure out an answer!


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Post by: theboyzmom on March 03, 2015, 12:25:31 PM
So Surgery is set for Thursday. Going to take the tendon off and clean it and the bone spur off and then re-attach it. Shoudl be fun . . . .


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Post by: Brandi on March 03, 2015, 03:21:12 PM
So Surgery is set for Thursday. Going to take the tendon off and clean it and the bone spur off and then re-attach it. Shoudl be fun . . . .

Came here looking for you TBM.

Oh wow, soon is good. Sounds kinda daunting, though. I hope your recover period is not too long!

Will be thinking of you all day Thursday!

 ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: theboyzmom on March 03, 2015, 04:41:53 PM
So Surgery is set for Thursday. Going to take the tendon off and clean it and the bone spur off and then re-attach it. Shoudl be fun . . . .

Came here looking for you TBM.

Oh wow, soon is good. Sounds kinda daunting, though. I hope your recover period is not too long!

Will be thinking of you all day Thursday!

 ::MonkeyAngel::

Thanks. I am sure it will go well. Got to be better than where I am!


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Post by: Green Eyes on March 03, 2015, 04:49:17 PM
So Surgery is set for Thursday. Going to take the tendon off and clean it and the bone spur off and then re-attach it. Shoudl be fun . . . .

You must be glad to finely have a plan to take care of your foot. May your recovery be fast without to much hassle. Prayers headed your way.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: cookie on March 03, 2015, 07:08:50 PM
Hi all! Hope you r all doing well...
Life is good here.
I will try to stop in more often...anything new?


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Post by: Brandi on March 04, 2015, 07:50:46 PM
Well, after another round of 7" of snow last week, we are getting another 3-4" (prediction as of now) of snow tomorrow afternoon. Starting out as rain, turning to sleet, then snow. Tomorrow's low is to be 15º and Friday's low, 12º.

Have I mentioned that most of us here in Virginia are sick and tired of this stuff? LOL

To top it off, it was 60º here today, and we still have piles of the white stuff where hubby shoveled the drive and walkways.

TBM: Am thinking of you tonight and tomorrow. On your way to recovery!


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Post by: can on March 05, 2015, 04:24:29 AM
So Surgery is set for Thursday. Going to take the tendon off and clean it and the bone spur off and then re-attach it. Shoudl be fun . . . .

Thinking of you today TBM and wishing you a speedy recovery.   ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: can on March 05, 2015, 04:26:45 AM
Hi all! Hope you r all doing well...
Life is good here.
I will try to stop in more often...anything new?

Hi Cookie!  Glad to hear life is good.
Have you taken any nice trips lately?















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Post by: cookie on March 05, 2015, 09:55:46 AM
Hi Can! We were in Key West over Christmas and New Years.
We r going on a cruise to Barbados in about 2 weeks...
Going to seattle in August for family reunion..a girls trip in September to San francisco...key West in November ...anything else that might crop up...gotta travel while we r still able to. Lots of elderly people have told me to travel while you are still physically able to or you might regret it when you are no longer able to go...
Lol...a busy time for me...  ::monkeywine2::
How are u doing? Hope all is well with you and yours...


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Post by: Sister on March 05, 2015, 01:09:53 PM
So Surgery is set for Thursday. Going to take the tendon off and clean it and the bone spur off and then re-attach it. Shoudl be fun . . . .

Thinking of you today TBM and wishing you a speedy recovery.   ::MonkeyAngel::

yes, prayers for you TBM.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: theboyzmom on March 05, 2015, 01:35:53 PM
Thanks for the prayers. I am home but in a good amount of pain. Hubs is going to get pain meds in a few. No weight bearing - joy joy.


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Post by: Brandi on March 05, 2015, 02:26:26 PM
Thanks for the prayers. I am home but in a good amount of pain. Hubs is going to get pain meds in a few. No weight bearing - joy joy.

Welcome home!

Glad you are already home and will soon have meds to ease your pain.

Sounds like you will have a very lengthy recovery period, but hopefully you will heal well and completely!

Thanks for checking in!



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Post by: Green Eyes on March 05, 2015, 04:17:52 PM
Thanks for the prayers. I am home but in a good amount of pain. Hubs is going to get pain meds in a few. No weight bearing - joy joy.

Wow TBM  I thought you would be in until tonight. Glad all went well and you are home. Sorry you are having pain. The meds should help. Are you going to get one of those knee chairs? Don't know what they are really called. So you can get around without putting any weight on your foot & leg. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery. Remember this to shall pass. At least you know there is going to be an end to your recovery. Now that you had your surgery.  ::MonkeyAngel::


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Post by: Green Eyes on March 05, 2015, 04:18:52 PM
Hi Can! We were in Key West over Christmas and New Years.
We r going on a cruise to Barbados in about 2 weeks...
Going to seattle in August for family reunion..a girls trip in September to San francisco...key West in November ...anything else that might crop up...gotta travel while we r still able to. Lots of elderly people have told me to travel while you are still physically able to or you might regret it when you are no longer able to go...
Lol...a busy time for me...  ::monkeywine2::
How are u doing? Hope all is well with you and yours...


Sounds like you are enjoying life Cookie  ::MonkeyDance::


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Post by: Green Eyes on March 05, 2015, 04:21:08 PM
Hey Bearly -  "teddybear2::  how are you?

Baby bear - are you still reading here?  Think of you often and hope all is well in your personal life and with your health.  Hope you are enjoying travels and some trips to the casino.

My Mom was 94 last Sunday.  Two friends and I took her to the casino on Saturday.
We had lunch there and they fussed over her and server brought dessert and sang happy birthday. Sunday we celebrated again, at my home.  She has learned a new game from the ladies at her apartment.  Bid euchre.  She has taught us how to play and it's quite fun.

Further on Tuesday she took her driver's lic. tests.  She no longer drives but wanted lic. for photo i.d. purposes.  Her score was 100 out of a 100.  She seemed nonplussed.
Said she would have been surprised if she got less, since test was so easy.  Tests for those 80 and older have been changed.  My understanding is that it's mostly to weed out dementia., stroke damage, etc.

Continued Prayers for you & your family can It does this old heart good to hear such happy news about your mom. ::MonkeyKiss::


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Post by: Green Eyes on March 05, 2015, 04:25:52 PM
Hi GE - Hope you and family are well.  Sorry you couldn't make the trip to hubs eye doctor due to ice storms. 
Thanks for posting JSM and CC's wedding pic's.  JSM's pic (praying hands) depict so accurately the importance and devoutness she has always placed in marriage in her church, imo.  Bless her heart and CC's for his understanding.   ::MonkeyHeart::

He was happy to cancel believe me. Can't say I blame him since he gets a shot in his eye. OUCH !!!!!!  You're welcome for the pictures of CC & JSM. They are wonderful people. Wish Babs & I could get up to see them more.


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Post by: Green Eyes on March 05, 2015, 04:29:17 PM
Well, after another round of 7" of snow last week, we are getting another 3-4" (prediction as of now) of snow tomorrow afternoon. Starting out as rain, turning to sleet, then snow. Tomorrow's low is to be 15º and Friday's low, 12º.

Have I mentioned that most of us here in Virginia are sick and tired of this stuff? LOL

To top it off, it was 60º here today, and we still have piles of the white stuff where hubby shoveled the drive and walkways.

TBM: Am thinking of you tonight and tomorrow. On your way to recovery!


We had our last round yesterday. Icy rain again then snow. It was cold. But today the sun is out and hopefully we are done with the cold. Hope this is your last blast too. ::MonkeyKiss::


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Post by: cookie on March 05, 2015, 06:29:29 PM
You all are always so sweet, supportive and caring of each other!
Great to check in every now and then and feel the love...
TBM...see u on face book...glad you are home. Take it easy and don't over do it...hugs


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Post by: cookie on March 05, 2015, 06:31:26 PM
I saw the wedding pics of JSM and cc on face book. It was lovely. Glad they got to have their special day...they are great together.


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Post by: theboyzmom on March 05, 2015, 06:57:07 PM
Thanks for the prayers. I am home but in a good amount of pain. Hubs is going to get pain meds in a few. No weight bearing - joy joy.

Wow TBM  I thought you would be in until tonight. Glad all went well and you are home. Sorry you are having pain. The meds should help. Are you going to get one of those knee chairs? Don't know what they are really called. So you can get around without putting any weight on your foot & leg. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery. Remember this to shall pass. At least you know there is going to be an end to your recovery. Now that you had your surgery.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I do have a knee scooter coming - it was supposed to be here yesterday but got delayed until tomarrow. Right now I am on crutches and not leaving the house! I am not very coordinated on them but I can get to the bathroom!


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Post by: Brandi on March 05, 2015, 07:18:32 PM
Thanks for the prayers. I am home but in a good amount of pain. Hubs is going to get pain meds in a few. No weight bearing - joy joy.

Wow TBM  I thought you would be in until tonight. Glad all went well and you are home. Sorry you are having pain. The meds should help. Are you going to get one of those knee chairs? Don't know what they are really called. So you can get around without putting any weight on your foot & leg. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery. Remember this to shall pass. At least you know there is going to be an end to your recovery. Now that you had your surgery.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I do have a knee scooter coming - it was supposed to be here yesterday but got delayed until tomarrow. Right now I am on crutches and not leaving the house! I am not very coordinated on them but I can get to the bathroom!

Never heard of a "knee scooter" before. Looked them up. Neat!

Glad you will have one to use.

Are you in a cast or a boot?

Either way, I am sure the knee scooter will be a great help to you.


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Post by: cookie on March 05, 2015, 08:08:10 PM
Knee scooters are cool. Better than crutches


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Post by: theboyzmom on March 06, 2015, 06:28:46 AM
Thanks for the prayers. I am home but in a good amount of pain. Hubs is going to get pain meds in a few. No weight bearing - joy joy.

Wow TBM  I thought you would be in until tonight. Glad all went well and you are home. Sorry you are having pain. The meds should help. Are you going to get one of those knee chairs? Don't know what they are really called. So you can get around without putting any weight on your foot & leg. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery. Remember this to shall pass. At least you know there is going to be an end to your recovery. Now that you had your surgery.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I do have a knee scooter coming - it was supposed to be here yesterday but got delayed until tomarrow. Right now I am on crutches and not leaving the house! I am not very coordinated on them but I can get to the bathroom!

Never heard of a "knee scooter" before. Looked them up. Neat!

Glad you will have one to use.

Are you in a cast or a boot?

Either way, I am sure the knee scooter will be a great help to you.


Right now I am in a splint to allow for swelling. In two weeks I go back and get stiches out and either a cast or a boot. Depends on how the healing is doing.


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Post by: cadillac on March 06, 2015, 08:38:27 AM
Hi TBM ::HelloKitty::

Hope you have a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself so you will heal!

Prayers...caddy




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Post by: seahorse on March 06, 2015, 10:42:24 AM
I saw the wedding pics of JSM and cc on face book. It was lovely. Glad they got to have their special day...they are great together.

 ::MonkeySlide::

Hi Cookie,

JSM and CC looked great together.  They must have a good friendship, very contented, looking couple.  :)

I miss reading their posts.

Did they do the Hokey-Pokey at the wedding?


Happy belated, Valentines Day, Cookie, I read your thoughtful greeting.  ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::

Did you know that birds can not digest milk?   ::MonkeyShocked:: I make cornbread with water instead of milk.

 ::MonkeyHeart::


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Post by: cookie on March 06, 2015, 05:47:12 PM
Hi Seahorse...hope all is good for you and yours!
Good idea about the cornbread! I did not know that birds could not congest milk...

I had cornbread last night with chili...yums..it is the sweet cornbread...


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Post by: seahorse on March 07, 2015, 11:01:23 AM
Hi Seahorse...hope all is good for you and yours!
Good idea about the cornbread! I did not know that birds could not congest milk...

I had cornbread last night with chili...yums..it is the sweet cornbread...


Hi Cookie,

It's been "Chili" in the N.E. :)

I am going to Chili, and dunk cornbread in the dish, sounds sooo..good.

Daylight Savings Time tonight or tomorrow. ::dogwag::


 God Bless all monkeys!




Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 08, 2015, 06:59:23 PM
Evening Monkeys,

Hope everyone's doing well.

TBM How are you doing? Did you get your scooter?  Continued prayers for a fast recovery. Hope you aren't in a lot of pain?

Brandi, How's your weather? We had a couple days of sunshine and now back to cloudy & rain. How's Panda doing?

Sister, Prayers for you all. Getting any where with SS for your sister?

Can, Hoping you and your family are all staying warm & safe.

Seahorse It's so good to see you. I find your little animal tips insightful. Thank you

Caddy Miss hearing about your fur babies.

Cookie  Hope to see you check in more. Sounds like you are enjoying your retirement.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on March 09, 2015, 08:57:21 AM
Good morning

::HelloKitty::

We finally had a beautiful day yesterday and I hear birds singing.

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 09, 2015, 10:42:24 AM
I am doing ok. Scooter is coming today. May try to get out of the house today!!! Yipee!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 10, 2015, 02:54:10 AM
Sorry I've been AWOL for so long. Missed everyone.
Give my best wishes to CC and JSM and congrats.
I got the flu and it affected my throat..big hassle but all is back to normal....vocal cords all healed and I can talk again.
For the last 4 weeks Hobbs has been in a sling in the barn. The vets are still trying to find the cause of his condition. I found him down  one morning and he couldn't get up. Thankfully I had the equipment from Lumpy to sling him. It took six men to lift him into an upright position. The sling is attached to an engine lift and when we let him stand on his own if he starts to go down we can lift him back up to a standing position. I do this 3 times a day trying to keep his muscles in shape. He is not a good patient...he kicks the side of the stall and tries to bite the other donks through the corralling. He is frustrated because the donks go out to the pasture and he can't go so he gets outrageous. Including a picture of his pitiful self.


(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/donkeys/hobbs%20in%20sling_zpscigw0cov.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/donkeys/hobbs%20in%20sling_zpscigw0cov.jpg.html)

TBM fingers crossed the foot heals quickly or Hobbs will have to share his equipment with you. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 10, 2015, 07:06:34 AM
4Donks - I could use that!  Stairs are not my best thing with two legs and to get out of the house I have several. I got out yesterday and coming back in fell. Did not hurt the ankle but did scare the heck out of little man!  So I am trapped until I can figure out a better way!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on March 10, 2015, 07:58:15 AM
Evening Monkeys,

Hope everyone's doing well.

TBM How are you doing? Did you get your scooter?  Continued prayers for a fast recovery. Hope you aren't in a lot of pain?

Brandi, How's your weather? We had a couple days of sunshine and now back to cloudy & rain. How's Panda doing?

Sister, Prayers for you all. Getting any where with SS for your sister?

Can, Hoping you and your family are all staying warm & safe.

Seahorse It's so good to see you. I find your little animal tips insightful. Thank you

Caddy Miss hearing about your fur babies.

Cookie  Hope to see you check in more. Sounds like you are enjoying your retirement.

Good morning Green Eyes & Monkeys,


Good to see you, too, Thank-you.  May I ask, did you attend CC's wedding?  Did anyone do the Hokey-Pokey?  The marriage photo was beautiful so thoughtful to post it.

Brandi- My dog jumps up and down when I do jumping jacks, dogs like to join in on the fun.  Jumping jacks are fun outside, not inside, everything jumps around :)

A bird rapped on the window before he went home, so sweet :)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 10, 2015, 09:50:20 AM
Evening Monkeys,

Hope everyone's doing well.

TBM How are you doing? Did you get your scooter?  Continued prayers for a fast recovery. Hope you aren't in a lot of pain?

Brandi, How's your weather? We had a couple days of sunshine and now back to cloudy & rain. How's Panda doing?

Sister, Prayers for you all. Getting any where with SS for your sister?

Can, Hoping you and your family are all staying warm & safe.

Seahorse It's so good to see you. I find your little animal tips insightful. Thank you

Caddy Miss hearing about your fur babies.

Cookie  Hope to see you check in more. Sounds like you are enjoying your retirement.

Good morning Green Eyes & Monkeys,


Good to see you, too, Thank-you.  May I ask, did you attend CC's wedding?  Did anyone do the Hokey-Pokey?  The marriage photo was beautiful so thoughtful to post it.

Brandi- My dog jumps up and down when I do jumping jacks, dogs like to join in on the fun.  Jumping jacks are fun outside, not inside, everything jumps around :)

A bird rapped on the window before he went home, so sweet :)


Morning Seahorse,

Yes Babs & I went to the CC's & JSMs wedding. It was lovely and sweet at the same time. But sad say no there no Hokey Pokey done. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 10, 2015, 09:59:24 AM
Sorry I've been AWOL for so long. Missed everyone.
Give my best wishes to CC and JSM and congrats.
I got the flu and it affected my throat..big hassle but all is back to normal....vocal cords all healed and I can talk again.
For the last 4 weeks Hobbs has been in a sling in the barn. The vets are still trying to find the cause of his condition. I found him down  one morning and he couldn't get up. Thankfully I had the equipment from Lumpy to sling him. It took six men to lift him into an upright position. The sling is attached to an engine lift and when we let him stand on his own if he starts to go down we can lift him back up to a standing position. I do this 3 times a day trying to keep his muscles in shape. He is not a good patient...he kicks the side of the stall and tries to bite the other donks through the corralling. He is frustrated because the donks go out to the pasture and he can't go so he gets outrageous. Including a picture of his pitiful self.


(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/donkeys/hobbs%20in%20sling_zpscigw0cov.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/donkeys/hobbs%20in%20sling_zpscigw0cov.jpg.html)

TBM fingers crossed the foot heals quickly or Hobbs will have to share his equipment with you. ::MonkeyKiss::


4Donks so Happy to hear from you. But sorry to hear you have been ill lost your voice again. And that sweet Hobb's having health problems. Prayers he improves soon. So he can go outside and play with his pals. How are all the other fur babies doing?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 10, 2015, 10:12:56 AM
4Donks - I could use that!  Stairs are not my best thing with two legs and to get out of the house I have several. I got out yesterday and coming back in fell. Did not hurt the ankle but did scare the heck out of little man!  So I am trapped until I can figure out a better way!

TMB Glad you didn't hurt your ankle when you fall. Please take it easy. Give it some time. My nephew fall and did a number on his ankle a while back. Had to stayed with his parents the first 3 weeks after surgery.  They have a split level home. He stayed down stairs the first few days. Then figured out how to get up and down the stairs in his cast. Have no idea how he never shared that with us.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 10, 2015, 10:17:58 AM
4Donks - I could use that!  Stairs are not my best thing with two legs and to get out of the house I have several. I got out yesterday and coming back in fell. Did not hurt the ankle but did scare the heck out of little man!  So I am trapped until I can figure out a better way!

TMB Glad you didn't hurt your ankle when you fall. Please take it easy. Give it some time. My nephew fall and did a number on his ankle a while back. Had to stayed with his parents the first 3 weeks after surgery.  They have a split level home. He stayed down stairs the first few days. Then figured out how to get up and down the stairs in his cast. Have no idea how he never shared that with us.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

My wonderful hubs is building me a temp ramp tonight so I can get out if I have to. But I think I will cuddle with the couch today!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 10, 2015, 12:58:53 PM
4Donks - I could use that!  Stairs are not my best thing with two legs and to get out of the house I have several. I got out yesterday and coming back in fell. Did not hurt the ankle but did scare the heck out of little man!  So I am trapped until I can figure out a better way!

TMB Glad you didn't hurt your ankle when you fall. Please take it easy. Give it some time. My nephew fall and did a number on his ankle a while back. Had to stayed with his parents the first 3 weeks after surgery.  They have a split level home. He stayed down stairs the first few days. Then figured out how to get up and down the stairs in his cast. Have no idea how he never shared that with us.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

My wonderful hubs is building me a temp ramp tonight so I can get out if I have to. But I think I will cuddle with the couch today!


Yeah for your hubs.  ::MonkeyDance:: Much safer for you. Sounds like a good plan to stay in and cuddle on the couch today. I am sure it's hard to have to stay in and down. You are always so busy. Glad you didn't re-hurt yourself yesterday with the fall. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 10, 2015, 04:56:59 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show at 9pm ET tonight!

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Click on the link below to listen at 9pm ET

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u (http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 17, 2015, 10:40:05 AM
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY  Monkeys ::stpats::

Hope all is well with everyone.

4Donks how are you doing? Hows sweet Hobbs ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi How's it going in your neck of the woods?

Sister making any progress with getting Connies stuff settled?

Can How are things going with your family?

TMB  How is your recovery going with your foot?

Cookie where are you?

Caddy How's your fur babies?

Seahorse How are you?

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 17, 2015, 03:00:15 PM
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Been refreshing this page for a week! I think this is the longest we have gone without a post here.

Good to see your post, Green Eyes, hope all is well with you and your early morning driving chores have been limited.

Spring is trying to show its face here. Have some daffodils about to blossom. That warms my heart. Panda has enjoyed being outside longer without having to track through snow. I am waiting for some truly sunny days to sit outside and soak up the Vitamin D and warmth. Hubby just bought a used riding mower on Craigslist. Got a great deal, and they threw in a corded electric lawn mower with the deal. Not sure what we are gonna do with that. But we have so much outdoor storage here, there's no hurry to decide.

Not much more news here, just waiting on the sun and warmer temperatures to arrive.

Hope to hear from the other monkeys. Seems everyone has left us for other means of social media. :-(


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 17, 2015, 03:39:58 PM
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Been refreshing this page for a week! I think this is the longest we have gone without a post here.

Good to see your post, Green Eyes, hope all is well with you and your early morning driving chores have been limited.

Spring is trying to show its face here. Have some daffodils about to blossom. That warms my heart. Panda has enjoyed being outside longer without having to track through snow. I am waiting for some truly sunny days to sit outside and soak up the Vitamin D and warmth. Hubby just bought a used riding mower on Craigslist. Got a great deal, and they threw in a corded electric lawn mower with the deal. Not sure what we are gonna do with that. But we have so much outdoor storage here, there's no hurry to decide.

Not much more news here, just waiting on the sun and warmer temperatures to arrive.

Hope to hear from the other monkeys. Seems everyone has left us for other means of social media. :-(

Glad to hear all is well in your neck of the woods. Hopefully Spring is around the corner for you. Riding lawn mowers are wonderful when you have a large area to maintain. Sounds like you are enjoying your new place to the max.  ::MonkeyCheer4::

 It seems we missed it here in North Texas. Went from winter in the 20's and snow & Ice to 90 degrees. Went straight to summer.  ::MonkeyTongue::  Hubs turned on the AC today.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 17, 2015, 05:27:07 PM
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Been refreshing this page for a week! I think this is the longest we have gone without a post here.

Good to see your post, Green Eyes, hope all is well with you and your early morning driving chores have been limited.

Spring is trying to show its face here. Have some daffodils about to blossom. That warms my heart. Panda has enjoyed being outside longer without having to track through snow. I am waiting for some truly sunny days to sit outside and soak up the Vitamin D and warmth. Hubby just bought a used riding mower on Craigslist. Got a great deal, and they threw in a corded electric lawn mower with the deal. Not sure what we are gonna do with that. But we have so much outdoor storage here, there's no hurry to decide.

Not much more news here, just waiting on the sun and warmer temperatures to arrive.

Hope to hear from the other monkeys. Seems everyone has left us for other means of social media. :-(

Glad to hear all is well in your neck of the woods. Hopefully Spring is around the corner for you. Riding lawn mowers are wonderful when you have a large area to maintain. Sounds like you are enjoying your new place to the max.  ::MonkeyCheer4::

 It seems we missed it here in North Texas. Went from winter in the 20's and snow & Ice to 90 degrees. Went straight to summer.  ::MonkeyTongue::  Hubs turned on the AC today.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

 ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyShocked::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on March 17, 2015, 07:28:44 PM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My avatar got lost in the sauce!

I forgot the technique to repost it.


 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 17, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My avatar got lost in the sauce!

I forgot the technique to repost it.


 ::MonkeyHeart::
Instructions for changing avatars:
Click on Profile at the top of this page, then go to "Forum Profile Information" on the left ... then under Picture, click the "I will upload my own picture" option and add the URL of the avatar to it. Then scroll down to the bottom and click the "Change profile" button. And, voila! Your avatar is updated.

If you don't wish to upload it, you can click on "I have my own pic" and add the URL to your image.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 17, 2015, 08:25:14 PM
I am here. Leg is getting better everyday. I love that the weather is warming up but not that I am stuck in the house!  Ah, this too shall pass!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on March 18, 2015, 04:58:13 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My avatar got lost in the sauce!

I forgot the technique to repost it.


 ::MonkeyHeart::
Instructions for changing avatars:
Click on Profile at the top of this page, then go to "Forum Profile Information" on the left ... then under Picture, click the "I will upload my own picture" option and add the URL of the avatar to it. Then scroll down to the bottom and click the "Change profile" button. And, voila! Your avatar is updated.

If you don't wish to upload it, you can click on "I have my own pic" and add the URL to your image.

Good morning,

Brandi, Thank-you.  I have that recipe written in stone :)  It is those menacing little msg...things.  I have the avatars saved just cannot successfully transfer to forum profile.
The little key initials, before and after the link is my problem.  I tried to put a Easter avatar, and it did not work - maybe the puter is frozen.  :)

Have a good day.  OMG is it cold.  I think we are being punished by this brutal winter.
Thank-you


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 18, 2015, 07:26:25 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My avatar got lost in the sauce!

I forgot the technique to repost it.


 ::MonkeyHeart::
Instructions for changing avatars:
Click on Profile at the top of this page, then go to "Forum Profile Information" on the left ... then under Picture, click the "I will upload my own picture" option and add the URL of the avatar to it. Then scroll down to the bottom and click the "Change profile" button. And, voila! Your avatar is updated.

If you don't wish to upload it, you can click on "I have my own pic" and add the URL to your image.

Good morning,

Brandi, Thank-you.  I have that recipe written in stone :)  It is those menacing little msg...things.  I have the avatars saved just cannot successfully transfer to forum profile.
The little key initials, before and after the link is my problem.  I tried to put a Easter avatar, and it did not work - maybe the puter is frozen.  :)

Have a good day.  OMG is it cold.  I think we are being punished by this brutal winter.
Thank-you

If you have your avatars saved to your computer, then you HAVE to upload it to the forum, using option 2, as I described above. (Or upload them to an online source.) No code to remember. You are making this more difficult on yourself than necessary.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on March 18, 2015, 08:18:35 AM
Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

You are always so kind to keep up with all of us monkeys.

The mutts are fine.  They are digging in hubs' yard and he is mad as you know what about it.  I don't know what else to do. Argh.

All is fine, but missing my mom more and mor each day.

Having some fun buying little things for my grandson about to be born.  Went through the cedar chest and found some items my daughter might can use.  Most of what I kept is little girl stuff. I told her there was nothing wrong for him to sleep in pink??  Ha ha

Hope everyone has made it through the winter ok. It is about time to start brushing the dogs and get ahead of the shedding that is about to occur!

Bless you all, my friends.
Chubbie and The Criminal


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 18, 2015, 06:38:54 PM
Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

You are always so kind to keep up with all of us monkeys.

The mutts are fine.  They are digging in hubs' yard and he is mad as you know what about it.  I don't know what else to do. Argh.

All is fine, but missing my mom more and mor each day.

Having some fun buying little things for my grandson about to be born.  Went through the cedar chest and found some items my daughter might can use.  Most of what I kept is little girl stuff. I told her there was nothing wrong for him to sleep in pink??  Ha ha

Hope everyone has made it through the winter ok. It is about time to start brushing the dogs and get ahead of the shedding that is about to occur!

Bless you all, my friends.
Chubbie and The Criminal


How exciting to have a new little one on the way!!! Such a great reminder of the good in the world. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on March 18, 2015, 08:54:31 PM
Good news. We finally released the monster donk from his sling and so far so good. If he had gone down again the vet wanted to put him down. It wouldn't be fair to keep him in that position...glad I didn't have to make that decision. ::donkey3::
The peach, pear and japanese cherry are all in bloom now and the daffodils are just about finished...so glad to say bye bye to winter. Just noticed all the dogwoods are in full bloom.
TBM..hope you are doing well and getting out now.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 18, 2015, 11:19:04 PM
Good news. We finally released the monster donk from his sling and so far so good. If he had gone down again the vet wanted to put him down. It wouldn't be fair to keep him in that position...glad I didn't have to make that decision. ::donkey3::
The peach, pear and japanese cherry are all in bloom now and the daffodils are just about finished...so glad to say bye bye to winter. Just noticed all the dogwoods are in full bloom.
TBM..hope you are doing well and getting out now.

That's excellent news about Hobbs!!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 19, 2015, 06:58:15 AM
Good news. We finally released the monster donk from his sling and so far so good. If he had gone down again the vet wanted to put him down. It wouldn't be fair to keep him in that position...glad I didn't have to make that decision. ::donkey3::
The peach, pear and japanese cherry are all in bloom now and the daffodils are just about finished...so glad to say bye bye to winter. Just noticed all the dogwoods are in full bloom.
TBM..hope you are doing well and getting out now.

Yea for Hobbs!   ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 19, 2015, 09:57:38 AM
Good news. We finally released the monster donk from his sling and so far so good. If he had gone down again the vet wanted to put him down. It wouldn't be fair to keep him in that position...glad I didn't have to make that decision. ::donkey3::
The peach, pear and japanese cherry are all in bloom now and the daffodils are just about finished...so glad to say bye bye to winter. Just noticed all the dogwoods are in full bloom.
TBM..hope you are doing well and getting out now.

Wonderful news about Hobbs  ::donkey3::        ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer3:: ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 19, 2015, 10:20:16 AM
Hi GE  ::HelloKitty::

You are always so kind to keep up with all of us monkeys.

The mutts are fine.  They are digging in hubs' yard and he is mad as you know what about it.  I don't know what else to do. Argh.

All is fine, but missing my mom more and mor each day.

Having some fun buying little things for my grandson about to be born.  Went through the cedar chest and found some items my daughter might can use.  Most of what I kept is little girl stuff. I told her there was nothing wrong for him to sleep in pink??  Ha ha

Hope everyone has made it through the winter ok. It is about time to start brushing the dogs and get ahead of the shedding that is about to occur!

Bless you all, my friends.
Chubbie and The Criminal


Caddy,  Congratulations on the new Grand baby.  ::MonkeyAngel:: Grand babies are so much fun. My youngest will be 14 next month. They grow up way to fast.

Sorry to hear Chubbie & The Criminal are causing your hubs problems with their digging.

It's hard when we lose our moms. It does get better. Not that you will miss her any less, we just get better at handling the lose.  ::MonkeyAngel::

I don't have any dogs but I have a cat that during winter he gets a beautiful thick fur coat, all curly and wavy. But come spring and summer he loses it all but a few spots here and there. He almost looks like he is a hair less cat. Like he has mange. Totally weird.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 19, 2015, 10:23:35 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My avatar got lost in the sauce!

I forgot the technique to repost it.


 ::MonkeyHeart::
Instructions for changing avatars:
Click on Profile at the top of this page, then go to "Forum Profile Information" on the left ... then under Picture, click the "I will upload my own picture" option and add the URL of the avatar to it. Then scroll down to the bottom and click the "Change profile" button. And, voila! Your avatar is updated.

If you don't wish to upload it, you can click on "I have my own pic" and add the URL to your image.

Good morning,

Brandi, Thank-you.  I have that recipe written in stone :)  It is those menacing little msg...things.  I have the avatars saved just cannot successfully transfer to forum profile.
The little key initials, before and after the link is my problem.  I tried to put a Easter avatar, and it did not work - maybe the puter is frozen.  :)

Have a good day.  OMG is it cold.  I think we are being punished by this brutal winter.
Thank-you

Seahorse if all else fails ask Klaas to do it for you. Hopefully winter is about over for everyone. Sending warm thoughts your way.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 19, 2015, 10:29:20 AM
I am here. Leg is getting better everyday. I love that the weather is warming up but not that I am stuck in the house!  Ah, this too shall pass!

TBM  It's wonderful that winter is coming to an end.  Glad your leg is getting better. You will be out and about in no time. Continued Prayers for a speedy recovery. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 21, 2015, 01:36:02 AM
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Happy First Full Day of Spring!

Picked these from the side of the house yesterday! There's hope that the Winter weather is coming to an end.

This Winter has been a bit rough on me. I am not a Winter person! So happy to see signs of Spring!

Wishing you all a wonderful, happy and healthy Spring 2015!

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 22, 2015, 06:39:28 PM
Well, pffft!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 22, 2015, 07:28:08 PM
Your flowers are pretty Brandi. Our first days of spring we have had rain and more rain. ::MonkeyHaHa:: Starting tomorrow we are suppose to have sunshine.

Have been having to get up before dawn to get granddaughter to work. So my schedule is all off.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Hope you are doing well.

Monkeys need to go over to the Prayer request thread or Musings. Our CBB needs our prayers. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 23, 2015, 12:36:53 PM
I was just sitting here on the couch watching the birds and saw three robins playing!  Spring is coming!!!  Woo Hoo!   ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 23, 2015, 01:53:58 PM
I was just sitting here on the couch watching the birds and saw three robins playing!  Spring is coming!!!  Woo Hoo!   ::MonkeyDance::

So, so happy for Spring weather and other signs of Spring!

How are you feeling, TBM? Are you able to get around the house and maybe outside a bit now?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 23, 2015, 04:19:32 PM
I was just sitting here on the couch watching the birds and saw three robins playing!  Spring is coming!!!  Woo Hoo!   ::MonkeyDance::

So, so happy for Spring weather and other signs of Spring!

How are you feeling, TBM? Are you able to get around the house and maybe outside a bit now?


I am getting better everyday - very little pain - back to the docs tomarrow and hopeing for partial weight bearing!  I am getting out a bit but with the scooter I am limited to paved areas so no playing in the yard yet. But soon! Thanks for asking!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 23, 2015, 08:30:24 PM
I was just sitting here on the couch watching the birds and saw three robins playing!  Spring is coming!!!  Woo Hoo!   ::MonkeyDance::

So, so happy for Spring weather and other signs of Spring!

How are you feeling, TBM? Are you able to get around the house and maybe outside a bit now?


That's wonderful news TBM.  ::MonkeyCheer4:: You will be able to get out and about more soon.  ::MonkeyKiss::

I am getting better everyday - very little pain - back to the docs tomarrow and hopeing for partial weight bearing!  I am getting out a bit but with the scooter I am limited to paved areas so no playing in the yard yet. But soon! Thanks for asking!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on March 24, 2015, 06:58:40 AM
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY  Monkeys ::stpats::

Hope all is well with everyone.

4Donks how are you doing? Hows sweet Hobbs ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi How's it going in your neck of the woods?

Sister making any progress with getting Connies stuff settled?

Can How are things going with your family?

TMB  How is your recovery going with your foot?

Cookie where are you?

Caddy How's your fur babies?

Seahorse How are you?

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::


Hi GE - thanks for asking.  My niece is doing quite well.  Her eprex injections, along w/iron have raised her hemoglobin levels from 90 to 101 to 133 which is in the normal range, so she is feeling stronger.  Also she is motivated to take care of herself with a renal diet.  We have been attending evening workshops.  Facilitators include someone from the kidney foundation, a nurse, dietician and social worker.  Learning about renal diets and cooking meals accordingly. The group have exchanged emails so there will be a support system in place for her with other chronic kidney disease sufferers after the group ends.  One lady wants to meet with us at a pastry/coffee shop when sessions end.  (Coffee and pastry, apart from homemade, are no no's.)

My brother has begun a day program twice a week as recommended by his stroke team.
He keeps telling me he wants to come down for a week.  He has a real bee in his bonnet.  Truly didn't ever expect him to be strong enough to make the trip again.  Have told him that when he is ready, we will pick him up.  So, we shall see. 

Mom is doing well.  In fact we are off to meet our out of town cousin today for lunch at a casino.

Thanks for asking and as always, wishing the best for you and yours. xoxo

 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on March 24, 2015, 07:03:15 AM
TBM - Glad to hear you are not experiencing a lot of pain, and that you can get out on paved areas on your scooter to breathe in some nice fresh spring air.   ::MonkeyBike:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 24, 2015, 09:00:40 PM
Went back to the doc today. First cast off and new one on. It was the first time I got to see the incision. It is HUGE - at least 4 inches. No weight bearing for another 4 weeks!  I may just go crazy . . . . But it would be a short drive since I am normally half crazy!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 24, 2015, 11:21:50 PM
Went back to the doc today. First cast off and new one on. It was the first time I got to see the incision. It is HUGE - at least 4 inches. No weight bearing for another 4 weeks!  I may just go crazy . . . . But it would be a short drive since I am normally half crazy!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

Well, sounds like it is healing nicely. Of course the incision is large, TMB. Remember what they did? heh

Too bad you have to wait another 4 weeks until you can begin bearing weight on it though. At least you have that scooter thingy to get around!

I was working on making you a monkey in a wheelchair, but you aren't in a wheelchair. Not sure I can make a knee scooter thingy.

Hang in there, all of this will be worth it!



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on March 25, 2015, 12:04:16 AM
Probably not the same kind of knee scooter  ::MonkeyCool::

(http://cdn.medicaleshop.com/catalog/product/cache/3/image/650x/82a9732731ed80a3452d84ae0c0128de/j/e/jenx_monkey_stander_2.jpg)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 25, 2015, 12:32:37 AM
Probably not the same kind of knee scooter  ::MonkeyCool::

(http://cdn.medicaleshop.com/catalog/product/cache/3/image/650x/82a9732731ed80a3452d84ae0c0128de/j/e/jenx_monkey_stander_2.jpg)

 ::MonkeyHaHa:: ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 25, 2015, 06:40:32 AM
Probably not the same kind of knee scooter  ::MonkeyCool::

(http://cdn.medicaleshop.com/catalog/product/cache/3/image/650x/82a9732731ed80a3452d84ae0c0128de/j/e/jenx_monkey_stander_2.jpg)

No but I want one! That is adorable!

Mine looks like: (https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRbzhZp83568APjHScvAFdD5cq5aG0UC8QPTWMzCd80S9AkCfWS)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 25, 2015, 03:32:37 PM
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY  Monkeys ::stpats::

Hope all is well with everyone.

4Donks how are you doing? Hows sweet Hobbs ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi How's it going in your neck of the woods?

Sister making any progress with getting Connies stuff settled?

Can How are things going with your family?

TMB  How is your recovery going with your foot?

Cookie where are you?

Caddy How's your fur babies?

Seahorse How are you?

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::


Hi GE - thanks for asking.  My niece is doing quite well.  Her eprex injections, along w/iron have raised her hemoglobin levels from 90 to 101 to 133 which is in the normal range, so she is feeling stronger.  Also she is motivated to take care of herself with a renal diet.  We have been attending evening workshops.  Facilitators include someone from the kidney foundation, a nurse, dietician and social worker.  Learning about renal diets and cooking meals accordingly. The group have exchanged emails so there will be a support system in place for her with other chronic kidney disease sufferers after the group ends.  One lady wants to meet with us at a pastry/coffee shop when sessions end.  (Coffee and pastry, apart from homemade, are no no's.)

My brother has begun a day program twice a week as recommended by his stroke team.
He keeps telling me he wants to come down for a week.  He has a real bee in his bonnet.  Truly didn't ever expect him to be strong enough to make the trip again.  Have told him that when he is ready, we will pick him up.  So, we shall see. 

Mom is doing well.  In fact we are off to meet our out of town cousin today for lunch at a casino.

Thanks for asking and as always, wishing the best for you and yours. xoxo

 



WOW Can that is great news about your niece. It sounds like you are the one to take her to the doctors etc. What a wonderful Auntie. I am sure you gladly do it now she has made the decision to take care of herself. Prayers your brother gets strong enough to make the trip to come see you. Making that a goal I would think will help him get stronger. Hope you had a great time at lunch with your cousins.

We are maintaining here. It seems we have gone straight from winter to summer.  ::MonkeyDevil:: I was informed we are having youngest grandsons birthday here.  ::MonkeyDevil::  So grandma can make his birthday dinner. I don't thing daughter wanted to make Easter dinner this year. As his birthday falls on Easter Sunday. I told her at Thanksgiving I was turning over the cooking reins for holiday meals. I had been doing it for 45 years.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 25, 2015, 03:36:35 PM
Went back to the doc today. First cast off and new one on. It was the first time I got to see the incision. It is HUGE - at least 4 inches. No weight bearing for another 4 weeks!  I may just go crazy . . . . But it would be a short drive since I am normally half crazy!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

That's great you have made it thru the first steps. As busy as you are with everything I am sure you are going a little crazy. But when it's all done & over you will be good as new.  ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 25, 2015, 05:46:47 PM
TBM:

This is the best I could do today from what I found in the Monkey garage. I did put a nice cushion in the wagon for your comfort! ;-)

Monkeys helping Monkeys.

   (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/tbm.png~original)


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on March 25, 2015, 06:44:17 PM
Thanks Brandi - I love it!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on March 25, 2015, 06:57:59 PM
Thanks Brandi - I love it!

LOL!

I didn't make it with an avatar in mind, but it fits!

 ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on March 26, 2015, 05:45:01 AM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/sprng_1185.png~original)

Happy First Full Day of Spring!

Picked these from the side of the house yesterday! There's hope that the Winter weather is coming to an end.

This Winter has been a bit rough on me. I am not a Winter person! So happy to see signs of Spring!

Wishing you all a wonderful, happy and healthy Spring 2015!

     (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/Animation1ext.gif~original)

Glorious! 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 26, 2015, 03:43:47 PM
Cookie   I saw that there was a 2.9 earthquake out your way yesterday. It looked to be about half way between Chicago and Rockford.  ::MonkeyEek::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on March 28, 2015, 09:37:23 AM
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY  Monkeys ::stpats::

Hope all is well with everyone.

4Donks how are you doing? Hows sweet Hobbs ::MonkeyAngel::

Brandi How's it going in your neck of the woods?

Sister making any progress with getting Connies stuff settled?

Can How are things going with your family?

TMB  How is your recovery going with your foot?

Cookie where are you?

Caddy How's your fur babies?

Seahorse How are you?

Continued Prayers for all in need. ::MonkeyAngel::


Hi GE - thanks for asking.  My niece is doing quite well.  Her eprex injections, along w/iron have raised her hemoglobin levels from 90 to 101 to 133 which is in the normal range, so she is feeling stronger.  Also she is motivated to take care of herself with a renal diet.  We have been attending evening workshops.  Facilitators include someone from the kidney foundation, a nurse, dietician and social worker.  Learning about renal diets and cooking meals accordingly. The group have exchanged emails so there will be a support system in place for her with other chronic kidney disease sufferers after the group ends.  One lady wants to meet with us at a pastry/coffee shop when sessions end.  (Coffee and pastry, apart from homemade, are no no's.)

My brother has begun a day program twice a week as recommended by his stroke team.
He keeps telling me he wants to come down for a week.  He has a real bee in his bonnet.  Truly didn't ever expect him to be strong enough to make the trip again.  Have told him that when he is ready, we will pick him up.  So, we shall see. 

Mom is doing well.  In fact we are off to meet our out of town cousin today for lunch at a casino.

Thanks for asking and as always, wishing the best for you and yours. xoxo

 



WOW Can that is great news about your niece. It sounds like you are the one to take her to the doctors etc. What a wonderful Auntie. I am sure you gladly do it now she has made the decision to take care of herself. Prayers your brother gets strong enough to make the trip to come see you. Making that a goal I would think will help him get stronger. Hope you had a great time at lunch with your cousins.

We are maintaining here. It seems we have gone straight from winter to summer.  ::MonkeyDevil:: I was informed we are having youngest grandsons birthday here.  ::MonkeyDevil::  So grandma can make his birthday dinner. I don't thing daughter wanted to make Easter dinner this year. As his birthday falls on Easter Sunday. I told her at Thanksgiving I was turning over the cooking reins for holiday meals. I had been doing it for 45 years.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Thanks GE.  
Brother is enjoying his day program.  Says all the folks and volunteers running the program are so nice.  Think he is enjoying the fuss they are making over him.  Also he knows four people in the program from years of living and working in a small town.
His wife does not want him to visit us and thinks he needs too much watching over.  I know it is a responsibility i. e meds, insulin etc.   We shall see.  He has been coming here for years and loves to come.  Won't refuse him, but in accordance with his wife's wishes, won't encourage it either.

Yes, I do attend niece's appointments with her, since she has no other relatives nearby except
her Granny.  

Funny how the family holiday meals always end up in our laps.  So much for your announcement to pass it over to the younger ones.  After 45 years of Mom's great cooking,
no wonder they don't want it to come to an end.  Happy Birthday to your grandson.  Has he put in his order for his bday dinner yet?   ::MonkeyHaHa::
 ::monkeywine2:: ::MonkeyHeart::



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cookie on March 30, 2015, 06:55:12 PM
GE...I was on a cruise so I am unaware of an earthquake around here. No one said anything when I got back. Interesting though..
Hope u and hubs are doing ok...
4donks...good to see you and glad that you are feeling better!
Hope your donkey gets better!

Hi everyone!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 30, 2015, 07:43:39 PM
Can Wrote:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks GE. 
Brother is enjoying his day program.  Says all the folks and volunteers running the program are so nice.  Think he is enjoying the fuss they are making over him.  Also he knows four people in the program from years of living and working in a small town.
His wife does not want him to visit us and thinks he needs too much watching over.  I know it is a responsibility i. e meds, insulin etc.   We shall see.  He has been coming here for years and loves to come.  Won't refuse him, but in accordance with his wife's wishes, won't encourage it either.

Yes, I do attend niece's appointments with her, since she has no other relatives nearby except
her Granny.   

Funny how the family holiday meals always end up in our laps.  So much for your announcement to pass it over to the younger ones.  After 45 years of Mom's great cooking,
no wonder they don't want it to come to an end.  Happy Birthday to your grandson.  Has he put in his order for his bday dinner yet?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Continued Prayers for the family Can.  Glad you are able to help your niece, while she tries to get her life back in order. I am sure it will work out with your brother.

Oh yes he has his birthday dinner all picked out.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Thank goodness it's nothing fancy. He wants Nachos. But they don't sale the right cheese here. We have tried them all. Just not the same. Thank goodness when son came for new years he brought me 6 cans. And we have 4 left.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have a great week. ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on March 30, 2015, 07:46:08 PM
GE...I was on a cruise so I am unaware of an earthquake around here. No one said anything when I got back. Interesting though..
Hope u and hubs are doing ok...
4donks...good to see you and glad that you are feeling better!
Hope your donkey gets better!

Hi everyone!

Hope you had a good time. I just thought it was odd to have one in Ill. I am sure no one even felt it. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 02, 2015, 07:14:00 AM
Can Wrote:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks GE. 
Brother is enjoying his day program.  Says all the folks and volunteers running the program are so nice.  Think he is enjoying the fuss they are making over him.  Also he knows four people in the program from years of living and working in a small town.
His wife does not want him to visit us and thinks he needs too much watching over.  I know it is a responsibility i. e meds, insulin etc.   We shall see.  He has been coming here for years and loves to come.  Won't refuse him, but in accordance with his wife's wishes, won't encourage it either.

Yes, I do attend niece's appointments with her, since she has no other relatives nearby except
her Granny.   

Funny how the family holiday meals always end up in our laps.  So much for your announcement to pass it over to the younger ones.  After 45 years of Mom's great cooking,
no wonder they don't want it to come to an end.  Happy Birthday to your grandson.  Has he put in his order for his bday dinner yet?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Continued Prayers for the family Can.  Glad you are able to help your niece, while she tries to get her life back in order. I am sure it will work out with your brother.

Oh yes he has his birthday dinner all picked out.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Thank goodness it's nothing fancy. He wants Nachos. But they don't sale the right cheese here. We have tried them all. Just not the same. Thank goodness when son came for new years he brought me 6 cans. And we have 4 left.  ::MonkeyHaHa::

Have a great week. ::MonkeyKiss::

Thank you GE.
Good choice! and easy on Grandma.  Don't know too much about nacho chesses.  I buy the Tostito brand in a jar.  Hubs has recently discovered he loves to dip melba toast or hot crunchy ciabatta bread into it.
Have a wonderful and blessed Easter Beautiful Green Eyes.

Wish me luck today.  I am going to try to take my Mother's husband to the dentist today.  He has had tooth pain and has a tooth broken off to the gum.  Told him last week I would be taking him to the dentist today.  He insisted there is nothing wrong with his teeth and he would not go.  (he cannot remember the times his tooth was bothering him).  Asked nursing home for a staff escort but they refused.  Hubs is coming along with me.  I doubt we will even be able to get him out of the nursing home
but will give it our best shot, and hope he doesn't become aggressive. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 02, 2015, 07:16:01 AM
GE...I was on a cruise so I am unaware of an earthquake around here. No one said anything when I got back. Interesting though..
Hope u and hubs are doing ok...
4donks...good to see you and glad that you are feeling better!
Hope your donkey gets better!

Hi everyone!

Hi Cookie!  Hope you enjoyed your cruise!  Happy Easter!   :flower: :flower: :flower:


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 02, 2015, 07:19:19 AM
Wishing all Monkeys a Happy Easter, along with a wee bit of chocolate too!
 :smt054 ::piggy:: :smt054


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Post by: Sister on April 02, 2015, 11:33:50 AM
Wishing all Monkeys a Happy Easter, along with a wee bit of chocolate too!
 :smt054 ::piggy:: :smt054

me likes peeps.  me won't buy peeps.  me will not share.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 05, 2015, 01:07:06 AM
HAPPY EASTER

Hope all of you have a wonderful day. That everyone's safe & warm and in good health.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 05, 2015, 02:54:43 AM
Wishing everyone a healthy and joyful Easter.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 09, 2015, 09:35:29 AM
Wishing all Monkeys a Happy Easter, along with a wee bit of chocolate too!
 :smt054 ::piggy:: :smt054

me likes peeps.  me won't buy peeps.  me will not share.


lol - please tell me you broke down and had a peep or two or more.    ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 09, 2015, 09:39:48 AM
Wishing everyone a healthy and joyful Easter.

Thank you  ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::
Hope you are healthy now and your Easter was lovely.  Sure it helps when you have blossoming trees on your property.  We had snow on Tuesday.  Then rain for two days. ::MonkeyAngel:: ::donkey3:: ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 09, 2015, 09:48:39 AM
HAPPY EASTER

Hope all of you have a wonderful day. That everyone's safe & warm and in good health.  ::MonkeyAngel::
[/quote

Thank you GE.  and the same to you.   ::MonkeyHeart::  How did grandson enjoy his Easter/bday meal. 

I did a cottage roll with potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage.  Meal in a pot.   It was exceptionally lean.  Hubs made a fresh apple strudel.  Warm w/whipped cream.  Lord, why
am I always thinking of food.   ::MonkeyBike::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 09, 2015, 01:46:34 PM
HAPPY EASTER

Hope all of you have a wonderful day. That everyone's safe & warm and in good health.  ::MonkeyAngel::
[/quote

Thank you GE.  and the same to you.   ::MonkeyHeart::  How did grandson enjoy his Easter/bday meal. 

I did a cottage roll with potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage.  Meal in a pot.   It was exceptionally lean.  Hubs made a fresh apple strudel.  Warm w/whipped cream.  Lord, why
am I always thinking of food.   ::MonkeyBike::

Can Thank You for asking about grandsons Easter/Birthday meal. He enjoyed it very much. Had a wonderful time. You are not alone in thinking about food. ::MonkeyHaHa::

My grandmother use to make something like that when I was a child. I find it fascinating how different areas differ in their food choices. Hope the family's doing well. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 09, 2015, 04:41:23 PM
Personally, I have never heard of a cottage roll.

Had to look it up: A cottage roll or cottage ham is one that is cut from the end of the shoulder but end, commonly known as shoulder butt or as a cottage roll. It is soaked in brine.

I am willing to bet it is more popular in Canada than the US. I'll ask my Canadian husband when he gets home this evening.

I have used corned beef instead of ham with cabbage, potatoes, onions and carrots. Probably a similar dish.

Someone else asking what a cottage roll is: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2366808/pork-cottage-roll

I do, however know what an apple strudel is. LOL. But my husband has never made one.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 10, 2015, 03:23:58 PM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab197/4donks/donkeys/hobbs%20freedom_zpsqwgeomn7.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/4donks/media/donkeys/hobbs%20freedom_zpsqwgeomn7.jpg.html)

Hobbs looking the worse for wear out in the pasture  for first time after  weeks in a sling. Things are looking up.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on April 10, 2015, 09:33:15 PM
Hobbs is so CUTE!  Hope things keep getting better for you and him!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 11, 2015, 02:02:52 AM
Oh 4Donks  I just want to give him a Big Hug & Kiss. So very happy things are going well.  ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on April 11, 2015, 07:46:37 AM
Hobbs' picture started my day off perfectly! 

Thanks, 4D, for posting!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Brandi on April 11, 2015, 01:48:13 PM
4 Donks, it is so good to hear Hobbs is doing better!

And it is good to hear from you!

    (http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/4-DONKS/hobbs2.png~original)

You know I had to do it. I was tempted to put a stolen hat in his mouth.

But I resisted.

Keep doing well, Hobbs!!!

Thanks for sharing the picture.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 12, 2015, 07:06:31 AM
Personally, I have never heard of a cottage roll.

Had to look it up: A cottage roll or cottage ham is one that is cut from the end of the shoulder but end, commonly known as shoulder butt or as a cottage roll. It is soaked in brine.

I am willing to bet it is more popular in Canada than the US. I'll ask my Canadian husband when he gets home this evening.

I have used corned beef instead of ham with cabbage, potatoes, onions and carrots. Probably a similar dish.

Someone else asking what a cottage roll is: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2366808/pork-cottage-roll

I do, however know what an apple strudel is. LOL. But my husband has never made one.

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

Cottage roll is sooo good!  Its tender and leftovers are nice in sandwiches.  I like to prepare meals that are easy to chew when my Mom comes and I don't follow tradition any more.  Back in the day when my kids were home and I had larger crowds for festive meals I might have chosen a traditional ham or turkey.  The texture of a cottage roll is quite different from that of a baked ham.  A tip:  I cut the cabbage in sixths or quarters and tie them together with string so you are not fishing around for bits n pieces of cabbage.  Cabbage because it is cooked with the ham, carrots, onions , potatoes, bay leaf, bit of garlic, etc. is very gentle in flavor.
Doesn't everyone's husband make strudel once in a while!  J/K  ::MonkeyHaHa::
Interested if your husband is familiar with cottage roll?  Maple Leaf is the brand most common here but the one I found that was so free of fat, was from the U.S.A.
 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 12, 2015, 07:39:56 AM
GE- Glad your Easter was fun and your grandson enjoyed Grandma's fixin's. ::MonkeyDance::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 13, 2015, 01:59:38 PM
GE- Glad your Easter was fun and your grandson enjoyed Grandma's fixin's. ::MonkeyDance::

Thank you Can. We had a good time.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 13, 2015, 02:14:33 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

It's been crazy around here. Daughters car is down so been driving here and the boys around. Plus driving granddaughter to work & back.   ::MonkeyHaHa::

Granddaughters work schedule has been all over the place. Last night she went in at 6PM and called me at 2 Am she was ready to come home. Lucked out the storm that was suppose to hit waited until after we got home. Good thing daughter works from home or I would be on the road most of the day.

Continued Prayers for all in need. Hope everyone has a wonderful week.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 22, 2015, 06:22:04 AM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

It's been crazy around here. Daughters car is down so been driving here and the boys around. Plus driving granddaughter to work & back.   ::MonkeyHaHa::

Granddaughters work schedule has been all over the place. Last night she went in at 6PM and called me at 2 Am she was ready to come home. Lucked out the storm that was suppose to hit waited until after we got home. Good thing daughter works from home or I would be on the road most of the day.

Continued Prayers for all in need. Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

GE, haven't seen you here for some time.  Are you still Driver in Chief for your family members?   ::MonkeyBike::
Hope yu are looking after yourself.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 22, 2015, 07:07:23 AM
Good morning Monkeys.

Where have you all been?  Are you communicating through SM face book?  I have never done face book or twitter.  Perhaps it's time I 'get with the program'.

TBM - How is your leg?  Much improved, I hope. 

Bearly - miss you.

Sister - miss you too.

Cookie - Know you have several trips planned and are enjoying family, friends and life in general.  Go girl!

Brandi - have you competed obedience training with Panda yet?  Expect you are busy with spring clean-up on your property.  Is it time for planting yet?  We usually begin around May 24th weekend, but think it might be delayed a bit this year.  Happy to report that my hyacinths are in full bloom and have the odd tulip in the back yard which faces south.  Front
tulips are a week or two away from blooming.  Most severe winter since 1936...before I was born I might add.    ::MonkeyHaHa::

Four Donks - How is your health?  Is Hobbs still enjoying the pasture?   ::donkey3:: ::donkey3::

Cad.  -  How are you?   ::MonkeyAngel::

Hiya  ::buzzbee3::  Hope you and the family are well.






Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on April 22, 2015, 07:45:16 AM
Hi Can ::HelloKitty::,

Not a whole lot of excitement around here, which is good.  I like boring.

Chubbie got into something in the yard that smelled awful - words could not describe how bad she smelled.  I tried tying her to the rail outside and bathing her in Dawn.  I still couldn't get the odor off.  I finally took her to the vet for a "real" bath. She came home smelling so wonderful and fragrant that we all just kept hugging her.

A couple of days later, the funk was back!!  I was so angry.  BUT I figured out what it was when I caught her with a DEAD FISH.  Have you ever?????

We have a pond/ lake behind out property that is kept stocked.  I remembered reading an email about how the fish were dying and the pond management people were looking into the matter, but I tossed it from my mind as I didn't need the info.

She had been getting these dead fish and they roll and roll in them all around their neck, face and upper body.  It is disgusting.  I washed her myself again and have been putting baby powder on her.  It is better but I want the fresh, fragrant, sweet smell of the pro bath back!!

Chubbie and the Criminal have an electric fence and are not supposed to be down at the lake.  How did those dead fish get in my yard???

I have been shopping and looking at all the new, pretty items my daughter has received for her baby due in June.  I can not wait to spoil him rotten.

That's my world in a wrap!!

Chubbie (stinky) and The Criminal


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on April 22, 2015, 08:49:17 AM
Hi Can!!   ::buzzbee3::

Caddy - perhaps you could try the old stink removal remedy canned tomato juice to get rid of your doggie's dead fish smell.  It's what we use when ours have crossed paths with skunks...  The blue Dawn does seem to work quite well for flea removal, though. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 22, 2015, 09:21:37 AM
Just to let you know -- I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.
Just trying to find my new center of gravity.
Blessings.
::germanshep::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on April 22, 2015, 11:53:30 AM
Hi Can!!   ::buzzbee3::

Caddy - perhaps you could try the old stink removal remedy canned tomato juice to get rid of your doggie's dead fish smell.  It's what we use when ours have crossed paths with skunks...  The blue Dawn does seem to work quite well for flea removal, though. 

Hi Muffy!
Just put tomato juice on her? Leave it on or bath her after it?


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 22, 2015, 07:01:21 PM
Afternoon Monkeys ::HelloKitty::

It's been crazy around here. Daughters car is down so been driving here and the boys around. Plus driving granddaughter to work & back.   ::MonkeyHaHa::

Granddaughters work schedule has been all over the place. Last night she went in at 6PM and called me at 2 Am she was ready to come home. Lucked out the storm that was suppose to hit waited until after we got home. Good thing daughter works from home or I would be on the road most of the day.

Continued Prayers for all in need. Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

GE, haven't seen you here for some time.  Are you still Driver in Chief for your family members?   ::MonkeyBike::
Hope yu are looking after yourself.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Hopefully today was my last day. Thank you for asking.  It's a good thing I like to drive.  ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 22, 2015, 07:06:04 PM
Hi Can!!   ::buzzbee3::

Caddy - perhaps you could try the old stink removal remedy canned tomato juice to get rid of your doggie's dead fish smell.  It's what we use when ours have crossed paths with skunks...  The blue Dawn does seem to work quite well for flea removal, though. 

Hi Muffy!
Just put tomato juice on her? Leave it on or bath her after it?

Caddy  Here is what we use for skunk smell works great.

Bathing dogs sprayed by skunks
1.   
In the plastic container, combine 1 quart hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 to 2 teaspoons of liquid soap. Add lukewarm water if needed (for larger dogs). Mix ingredients well. The solution will fizz, as a chemical reaction is occurring. Use immediately - do not store.
2.   Do not soak your dog with water prior to bathing. Promptly begin cleansing the affected areas thoroughly, massaging the solution deep into your dog's coat. You may wish to use a sponge or washcloth. Avoid getting the solution in the eyes, ears or mouth.
3.   Allow the solution to remain on your dog for at least five minutes (longer if strong odor persists).
4.   Rinse your dog well with lukewarm water. Repeat steps 3-5 as necessary until odor is gone.
5.   Dry your dog well and give her a treat!

Sources:
The Skunk Remedy Homepage
Project Wildlife
What You Need:
•   1 quart (32 fl oz, nearly 1 liter) Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (U.S.P)
•   1/4 cup baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) *NOT baking powder or washing powder*
•   1 to 2 teaspoons liquid soap (such as Ivory™ Liquid Cleanser or Softsoap®)
•   1 quart lukewarm water (only needed for very large dogs)
•   A clean plastic bucket, bowl or other mixing container (do not cover)
•   Clean plastic utensils for mixing
•   Protective eye ointment or mineral oil (for your dog's eyes)
•   Latex or rubber gloves
•   A protective apron and eye goggles if possible
•   Plenty of towels


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on April 22, 2015, 07:07:41 PM
Just to let you know -- I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.
Just trying to find my new center of gravity.
Blessings.
::germanshep::

Glad to see you Sister have been worried. Continued Prayers for you all. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 23, 2015, 09:22:27 AM
Just to let you know -- I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.
Just trying to find my new center of gravity.
Blessings.
::germanshep::

Glad to see you Sister have been worried. Continued Prayers for you all. ::MonkeyAngel::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: MuffyBee on April 23, 2015, 09:54:33 AM
Hi Can!!   ::buzzbee3::

Caddy - perhaps you could try the old stink removal remedy canned tomato juice to get rid of your doggie's dead fish smell.  It's what we use when ours have crossed paths with skunks...  The blue Dawn does seem to work quite well for flea removal, though. 

Hi Muffy!
Just put tomato juice on her? Leave it on or bath her after it?

We used to use the tomato juice remedy, but I just saw the bathing remedy Green Eyes posted and it looks like it would be something to try!!  Here's an interesting article with some good tips and discussion for treatment method.  I always have Nature's Remedy or Simple Solution (enzymes) on hand, and that could also be something to use as it could go on right away.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/skunk.htm
Help! My Dogs Been Skunked!!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 23, 2015, 10:55:23 AM
Caddy,

Hubs used the tomato juice remedy when Serena got skunk sprayed and it was quite effective.
Sounds like the monkeys, have come up with some good solutions for you. 
I do agree with you though, the sweet smelling pro bath would be my preference.

Oh, the joy of expecting your first grandchild and having your daughter living nearby so you can share the experience with her.
  ::MonkeyCheer3:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyDance::

My Grands live far away, but they are of an age now where I can email messages for their Mommy to read to them and they are great little talkers on the phone.  The youngest will always sing me a song.  So cute.   

 



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 23, 2015, 10:57:16 AM
Just to let you know -- I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.
Just trying to find my new center of gravity.
Blessings.
::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyHeart::   Takes time Sister, takes time.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on April 23, 2015, 11:00:34 AM
GE,
Yes, at least you are keeping your driving skills up.  Or at least that's what I told myself when I was making numerous highway trips to Mom's before she moved to my area. 

Hope you are finding some time for yourself.   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on April 29, 2015, 05:34:43 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET!

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Click on the link below to listen:

http://scaredmonkeysradio.com/radio.m3u


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on April 30, 2015, 04:26:58 PM
Hi Everyone...

Waiting for the weather to warm up to get Bailey and Jazz clipped for the summer. They both look like wooly mammoths. With all the rain we've had I'm way behind on bush hogging and general maintenance of the property.

Hobbs is doing well. Thank you Brandi for the fine art work..I saved it to my computer. Hobbs did manage to steal a pouch of chewing tobacco out of a man's pocket while we were trying to get him on his feet and up in the sling. While the vet is contemplating putting him down he's stealing.. ::donkey3::. Got to love that little brat.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on April 30, 2015, 06:17:08 PM
Hi Everyone...

Waiting for the weather to warm up to get Bailey and Jazz clipped for the summer. They both look like wooly mammoths. With all the rain we've had I'm way behind on bush hogging and general maintenance of the property.

Hobbs is doing well. Thank you Brandi for the fine art work..I saved it to my computer. Hobbs did manage to steal a pouch of chewing tobacco out of a man's pocket while we were trying to get him on his feet and up in the sling. While the vet is contemplating putting him down he's stealing.. ::donkey3::. Got to love that little brat.



Good for Hobbs.

 ::donkey3::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: seahorse on May 04, 2015, 06:43:10 AM
Hello Monkey's!

Ever wondered about the origins of Cinco de Mayo? 

 :smt028 :smt028 :smt028 :smt028 :smt028 :smt028


Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

By Todd Leopold, CNN

Updated 6:30 AM ET, Mon May 4, 2015


(CNN) Guacamole and fajitas. Mexican flags and mariachi bands. Margaritas, beer -- and more beer. (Sometimes with lime, thanks to that clever marketing campaign.)

It's May 5, and America is celebrating Cinco de Mayo -- but why?

The Mexican holiday is still celebrated in Mexico, but the local tributes pale next to the giant celebration in the United States, complete with restaurant specials, high-volume advertising and endless promotion. Here are five things you should know about May 5,

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/04/living/feat-cinco-de-mayo-5-things/index.html

 :smt028  Have a happy Cinco de Mayo day, to our Texas Monkey's and to all who celebrate.  :smt028 :Hat's off to Todd Leopold, for keeping our minds opened and informed.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 04, 2015, 11:27:59 AM
 ::HelloKitty::
Good morning,

Well, my sister Connie became a grandmother for the first time Saturday.  Can't believe I was the one who told her.
Going to see her tomorrow -- thanks to all of you for keeping her candles lit.
Blessingss.

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 04, 2015, 12:27:30 PM
::HelloKitty::
Good morning,

Well, my sister Connie became a grandmother for the first time Saturday.  Can't believe I was the one who told her.
Going to see her tomorrow -- thanks to all of you for keeping her candles lit.
Blessingss.

 ::germanshep::

 ::MonkeyHeart::

Congratulations to your sister on becoming a grandmother for the first time.  I hope in time she will see the baby.  I know you will find a way to get a photo to her.



Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 04, 2015, 12:36:16 PM
Well, Mom buried her husband recently.  He went into palliative care on the 10th so it was not unexpected. 
My daughter and family are back home and son flew out this morning.

We will take Mom to visit her son next weekend.  My brother was too ill to attend the funeral, but bless his heart, he has been calling her daily.





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 04, 2015, 12:37:11 PM
Hi Everyone...

Waiting for the weather to warm up to get Bailey and Jazz clipped for the summer. They both look like wooly mammoths. With all the rain we've had I'm way behind on bush hogging and general maintenance of the property.

Hobbs is doing well. Thank you Brandi for the fine art work..I saved it to my computer. Hobbs did manage to steal a pouch of chewing tobacco out of a man's pocket while we were trying to get him on his feet and up in the sling. While the vet is contemplating putting him down he's stealing.. ::donkey3::. Got to love that little brat.



Good for Hobbs.

 ::donkey3::

 ::MonkeyHeart::


 ::rhino::   ::donkey3::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 05, 2015, 06:30:49 AM
Well, Mom buried her husband recently.  He went into palliative care on the 10th so it was not unexpected. 
My daughter and family are back home and son flew out this morning.

We will take Mom to visit her son next weekend.  My brother was too ill to attend the funeral, but bless his heart, he has been calling her daily.





I am so sorry.  Hope you enjoy your visit even though it could be under better circumstances!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 05, 2015, 06:33:02 AM
Been pretty quiet around here!

Update on my leg - it is healing well, not much pain - just some swelling. Walking in a boot now and in about 4 weeks I get that off! Hoping to get back to normal soon!

This weekend we head off to graduation for the big one. He is graduating with three majors and a minor - kid worked his behind off. He will be then heading to Wisconsin to start work to save some money to go to grad school. Hard to believe my baby is all grown up!

Hope you all are well.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on May 05, 2015, 10:29:56 AM
TBM

You must be so proud of your son. We don't hear enough about young people excelling and working for their futures. Wishing him the best in his future endeavors.
Glad to hear you're well on your way to recovery.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 05, 2015, 04:52:25 PM
Don't miss the Dana Pretzer Show at 9pm ET tonight!

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Click on the link below:

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Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 06, 2015, 06:38:42 AM
Well, Mom buried her husband recently.  He went into palliative care on the 10th so it was not unexpected. 
My daughter and family are back home and son flew out this morning.

We will take Mom to visit her son next weekend.  My brother was too ill to attend the funeral, but bless his heart, he has been calling her daily.





I am so sorry.  Hope you enjoy your visit even though it could be under better circumstances!

Thanks TBM.  I think we will all enjoy the visit.  My daughter is joining us and also my brothers' daughter.  He asked if we could bring her along since he hasn't seen her since she was diagnosed with stage 5 CKD.  We will be celebrating his/our birthday and we want to fuss over him. 


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 06, 2015, 06:52:28 AM
Been pretty quiet around here!

Update on my leg - it is healing well, not much pain - just some swelling. Walking in a boot now and in about 4 weeks I get that off! Hoping to get back to normal soon!

This weekend we head off to graduation for the big one. He is graduating with three majors and a minor - kid worked his behind off. He will be then heading to Wisconsin to start work to save some money to go to grad school. Hard to believe my baby is all grown up!

Hope you all are well.

Glad your leg is healing well.  It's been a long haul for you.   ::MonkeyHeart::

Congratulations to your son.  He has done himself proud.  Enjoy your weekend. 
...and don't forget to gloat!   ::MonkeyHaHa::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 06, 2015, 06:55:57 AM
Taking my 94 year old Mom for tooth extractions today.  I understand that older people can go into shock.  Please keep her in your thoughts.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 06, 2015, 09:20:24 AM
Taking my 94 year old Mom for tooth extractions today.  I understand that older people can go into shock.  Please keep her in your thoughts.


in my prayers.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 06, 2015, 11:00:23 AM
Taking my 94 year old Mom for tooth extractions today.  I understand that older people can go into shock.  Please keep her in your thoughts.


Praying!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: cadillac on May 06, 2015, 04:04:26 PM
Taking my 94 year old Mom for tooth extractions today.  I understand that older people can go into shock.  Please keep her in your thoughts.


Hope all went well with the procedure.  let us hear from you.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 07, 2015, 12:10:21 AM
Sister, TBM, Caddy,  -  thank you all so much!   ::MonkeyHeart::  She came through it with flying colors! no bleeding, no pain, didn't even feel the two needles.  Her canine was long and strong and the other tooth was imbedded.  She is one strong little gal, all 86 pounds of her!

Thank you Lord!   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: theboyzmom on May 07, 2015, 07:19:33 AM
Sister, TBM, Caddy,  -  thank you all so much!   ::MonkeyHeart::  She came through it with flying colors! no bleeding, no pain, didn't even feel the two needles.  Her canine was long and strong and the other tooth was imbedded.  She is one strong little gal, all 86 pounds of her!

Thank you Lord!   ::MonkeyAngel::

So glad to hear it!


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Sister on May 07, 2015, 01:16:03 PM
Sister, TBM, Caddy,  -  thank you all so much!   ::MonkeyHeart::  She came through it with flying colors! no bleeding, no pain, didn't even feel the two needles.  Her canine was long and strong and the other tooth was imbedded.  She is one strong little gal, all 86 pounds of her!

Thank you Lord!   ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh good!  sometimes I think my Mom got stronger as she got older!

 ::MonkeyWeight::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 07, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
Sister, TBM, Caddy,  -  thank you all so much!   ::MonkeyHeart::  She came through it with flying colors! no bleeding, no pain, didn't even feel the two needles.  Her canine was long and strong and the other tooth was imbedded.  She is one strong little gal, all 86 pounds of her!

Thank you Lord!   ::MonkeyAngel::

So glad to hear it!

xoxo's


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 07, 2015, 08:38:00 PM
Sister, TBM, Caddy,  -  thank you all so much!   ::MonkeyHeart::  She came through it with flying colors! no bleeding, no pain, didn't even feel the two needles.  Her canine was long and strong and the other tooth was imbedded.  She is one strong little gal, all 86 pounds of her!

Thank you Lord!   ::MonkeyAngel::

Oh good!  sometimes I think my Mom got stronger as she got older!

 ::MonkeyWeight::


the monkey weight - LOL - how apropos.  ty sister xoxo


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: 4 Donks on May 09, 2015, 11:17:27 PM
Hoping all Texas monkeys are safe and avoided the damaging weather.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: texasmom on May 10, 2015, 12:48:26 AM
Hoping all Texas monkeys are safe and avoided the damaging weather.

Thankful that so far there's no damage here, but so tired of these storms!   ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hoping all of our other monkeys are safe from the bad weather too!





Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 10, 2015, 01:02:49 AM
Hoping all Texas monkeys are safe and avoided the damaging weather.

4Donks it's been wild around here for sure. Lots of rain and some wind but we have been lucky all the real nasty stuff has been South of us or North of us. I couple times it looked like one of the nasty ones was coming right at us. But then it splits and goes below or above.  Did get caught out in some nasty stuff Wed early evening. Had just dropped the grand sons off after taking them out to eat. When in a minute after I dropped them off the rain hit. I couldn't see anything but a sheet of rain hitting my windshield. And by the sound of it some ping pong size hail hitting the car. I made it about a half mile and pulled off the road, and waited a few minutes until it let up enough I could see the road.  Was glad when it passed.  ::MonkeyHaHa:: Never thought about taking any pictures while I was sitting there. All I kept thinking was Please don't let the hail break the windshield. They said tonight that we are suppose to have rain all next week too. At this rate all the lakes will be full.

Hope the other Texas Monkeys are okay.  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: Green Eyes on May 10, 2015, 01:05:38 AM
Hoping all Texas monkeys are safe and avoided the damaging weather.

Thankful that so far there's no damage here, but so tired of these storms!   ::MonkeyNoNo::

Hoping all of our other monkeys are safe from the bad weather too!





I feel bad for the people that have been hit hard. Like you we haven't had any damage. Glad to hear you are okay.


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: can on May 10, 2015, 09:10:37 AM
Good morning Monkeys!

Thinking of you all on this Mothers Day.

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: texasmom on May 10, 2015, 07:23:40 PM
Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!   ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: Monkey Playground - Come Join Us! (New Name Same Old Place)
Post by: klaasend on May 20, 2015, 04:17:16 PM
Locking/Closing down the Monkey Playground thread.  Please continue posting in the original Monkey Musings thread.

Thanks!
::MonkeyCool::

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?board=26.0