Sunday Catch up

Good Morning campers!

Haven't written for a while so let me play catch up here.

Thursday.

 Get to work to be told by the office manager that the part time MA called in sick. She was only working till lunch as it was because she was going away for the weekend..do you think for one minute she was really sick? NO! She had asked everyone to cover for her but as we were short staffed anyway no on could so she called in. So I was the only one working in the back..it wasn't too bad.. I actually work better under pressure..I guess a little too well because the docs decided we didn't need to bring in the other MA who was scheduled for the afternoon shift...the day flew by let me tell you!

Friday.

I did have  help at work. It wasn't a particularly busy day but we had a lot of little incidents that were frustrating.. I was so glad to get out of there!  We went for our usual Mexican food then took our friends boat along the river to the pub and had a drink on the dock then a moonlit cruise back..it was amazing..his boat is gorgeous... wish I knew enough about boats to explain it to you but I don't..it's huge though..looks like something from a James Bond movie ..

Saturday.

I took my god daughter Madison to the mall for lunch and a little shopping. Her Mum and Dad were celebrating their anniversary with a lunch out. After they got back her mum and I went looking for a dress for her sons upcoming wedding. Let's just say after 6 hours we still had not found her a dress and she was pissed at me cuz I bought the first one I tried on! ;-) Guess the gym is paying off.... I picked up Chinese food on the way home and then crashed..I did watch a good movie..it's British called "On a clear Day"abouta bloke who gets made redundant and decides to swim the English channel...it was pretty good...reminded of the "Full Monty" story line about daft british blokes bonding...

Sunday.

To-do list.

Laundry. Grocery store. Returns DVDs. Lay by pool and read. Throw something on the grill for supper. Sleep. LOL.

So what has been going on with everyone? I am way behind on alerts. I plan on sitting here with my cuppa and my rich tea biscuits and catching up.  ;-)

Can you believe it's May 1st Tuesday??

L

 

 

Hi ho.. hi ho.. It's off to work I go.....

Hi there!

I know I usually start with "good morning campers!"..can't do that at 10pm though can I? 

Work was pretty good today.. I was expecting it to be a nightmare but it really was okay. I worked the nurses station..did all the written orders..wrapped ankles..gave shots...assisted in draining an abscess...got referrals for patients..you name it I did it today.. I could not believe it when I looked up and it was 1pm and time for lunch...LOL.. hope the next few days go as smoothly...

I don't have a whole lot to say..just wanted to pop on and say hi before dragging my butt to bed...I was up at 5.45am and went to the gym before work so I am starting to get sleepy...very sleepy...LOL

Welcome back Gaz!!  missed ya!

Will write a proper entry tomorrow....

nite... 

L

 

5 questions....

Got this froma little redneck friend of mine over at:

http://buttrrflyyz.wordpress.com/

I love this chick....;-)

 

1.   If you had to choose between buying paper towels or napkins, which one would win?

paper towels... they have many uses and napkin is one of them..:-)

2.   What first appealed to you about blogging, and why?

I am nosy..I love to read about other peoples lives..I also love to write.. I have always kept as written account of what's going on in my life..blogging is natural to me

3.   Do you prefer to wear shoes, slippers, or go barefoot in the house?  Why?

barefoot.. I hate shoes..if it wasn't so hot here I would go barefoot all the time...No shirt..no shoes..no problem... :-)

4.   Let’s say you’re camping, with whomever you want.  What one thing about home would you miss most?

Well I hate camping..period ...but if I were I would miss my hot shower and electricity the most....

5.   Ice cream or cheesecake?  What flavor?

Cheesecake.. good old new YorkStyle is fine but if I was going to have something on it then strawberries....

Who is this St. George fellow anyway???

For those of you who asked who St George is here you go:

 

(don't feel bad..read the last sentence)

 

Saint George:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Christian hagiography Saint George - The Saint who killed the Dragon (ca. 275-281–April 23, 303) was a soldier of the Roman Empire, from Anatolia, now modern day Turkey, who was venerated as an Islamic and Christian martyr. Saint George is the most venerated saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches. Immortalised in the tale of George and the Dragon, he is the patron saint of Canada, Catalonia, England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, Portugal, Serbia, the cities of Istanbul, Ljubljana and Moscow, as well as a wide range of professions, organisations and disease sufferers. he is the patron saint of scouts.

 

In 1969, Saint George’s feast day was reduced to an optional memorial in the Roman Catholic calendar; the solemnity of his commemoration depends on purely local observance.

Despite the fact that St. George has been the patron saint of England since the 14th century, only one in five people know what day St. George’s Day falls on.

More than a quarter of people living in England do not even know who their patron saint is.

I got this from Dawn at :

http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/entries/2007/04/23/the-waiting/2844

10 Word Associations - Write the first word that pops into your head after reading the words in bold.

Lost :: My mind

Idol :: paula

Spoken ::  word

Life ::  style

Tonight :: the night

Fingernail ::  bite

True :: love

Give up ::  what

Shining ::  Johnny

Nowhere :: else

Happy St. Georges day!!!

    

                        HAPPY ST. GEORGES DAY!!

                      

                    (thanks to Jeanette for the reminder)

what the Font?

The font fairies are out this morning!! I am sorry for the previous font I swear I have on the same setting all the time and sometimes it looks like this and sometimes it looks like THAT....:-(

Monday morning

Good Morning Campers!

  How the devil are you?? I hope everyone had a good weekend..why am I so cheerful on a Monday morning you might ask? because I am off until Wednesday..;-) BUT then I am working 6 days straight..yep I am filling in for another girl on vacation..there is a lot happening at the clinic but I can't say too much until it's all out in the open but more changes are on their way...<sigh>

I had a pretty good weekend..we didn't do too much of anything..just kind of hung around here..a couple of trips to the store etc but that was about it..we did go to Booksamillion and I have another couple of books to keep me busy....

Thanks to Gayla for introducing me to the world of photo bucket and letting me use the one year AOL Journal graphic she had...thanks hunny...check out my side bar....

One of hubbies young sailors wives committed suicide this weekend..no rhyme or reason ..just went in the house ahead of her Mother in law and did it..no details yet but the young sailor had to be sedated....hubby was visibly shaken by it...just breaks your heart to think something could have bothered that young girl that bad that she saw no other way out.. made me do a little soul searching of my own... I will confess that while I have never actually contemplated suicide I have thought many times about my own funeral and how people would react if I died..etc..I have played the whole scene over in my head..I have also done that with my hubby...imagined how it would be if he died etc..especially when he was sick.. I have this fascination with death and the after life ..I wish that I could truly believe that there is a heaven and we will be reunited with our loved ones again...but as my Dad the old philosopher will say that is something that can never be proved he and I have a pact though..I have mentioned this before.. if there is any way possible way he will give me a sign if he passes first....(I apologize for the macabre turn this post has taken!)

Have a great week everyone!!

L

My five...

1. Watched "Notes on a Scandal"..brilliant film...

2.. New Union Jack flying proudly along side Old Glory on the deck....

3... Brandon got a golf cart and it was great to see him out and about in the neighbourhood with all the kids giving them rides..he is looking better and better each day...thank you God....

4.... Happy hour with the girls Friday...lots of news ..lots of plans..August will be our 1st annual beach retreat... ;-)

5..... Plans to go to San Diego in November for Brother in laws 50th..wow we are getting old...

Miss me?

Good Morning Campers!

  I haven't wrote an entry since Tuesday...not that much going on to write about really. I took Thomas to the airport Tuesday..worked Wednesday and yesterday I puttered around the house and went to meet hubby on base to help him chose the right size top he needed for his uniform....

There are brush fires in Georgia that are effecting our air quality..it smells like bonfires outside and there is a layer of smoke hanging in the air...it's a shame too because it's been cool enough to have the windows open but the smoke smell is too heavy for that....

I plan on a lazy day by the pool today then I have to meet the girls from work for happy hour... ;-)

I am sorry to report that my best friend in UK the one who is battling breast cancer has ended her 3 year relationship with her live in boyfriend. It was a mutual decision but she is still understandably upset. She is rather fragile and vulnerable right now due to the effects of her treatments...and not in any shape mentally or physically to look for a new relationship..she now has to deal with him buying her out of the house and her finding a new place (she can't afford their place)....I am gutted..as if she doesn't have enough on her plate right now dammit...the good news is she is coming over here in June for a little R and R.. she is turning 40 and made me promise no fanfare or parties though..she is just not up to it....my heart is heavy this morning...I love her so and want her happy and healthy...this is so not what was supposed to happen to the sweetest gal on earth... I wouldn't want to be single in this day and age for anything..I might moan about my bloke from time to time..but he's mine and he's a keeper and I know I am blessed to have the love and security of a decent man who loves me for who I am...faults and all....

Been a bit of an emotional week all roundreally... what with the senseless killings at Va Tech.... such an absolute act of cowardice and so bone chilling to me.... but I refuse to let that coward change the way I live my life if anything it makes me want to get out and enjoy it all the more...I'm with you Mary..dance on sister... ;-)

Have a great weekend everyone..spend it doing something you enjoy doing..make you sure you tell the people you are with how happy you are to be spending time with them..and if you get the chance..turn the music up loud and DANCE!!

L

My five....

1. My health, happiness, and well being and that of my family's...

2.. Sunshine on my days off....

3... Good books....

4.... Discount coupons for Yankee candles.... ;-)

5..... I am loved!!

Anniversary

Good Morning Campers!!

  Today marks the one year mark for Brits Blog!  I have always kept a Journal of some sort on paper and I love to read so when I saw the ad for AOL Journals on the welcome page one day I had to check it out. I am nosy too so reading about peoples daily lives soon became addicting to me.. one of the first Journals I read was Lisa Jo's..I remember telling her that I wanted to start a Journal but was sure no one would be interested in what I had to say..how wrong I was!! At first I just wrote.. then I got comments and links to other Journals..I learned all about alerts and so began my morning rituals of checking alerts and commenting...now I don't know what I would do without my J Land family.. you have all become a very big part of my life and I can't imagine my life without you in it...of course as in the real world there are a few bad apples that try to spoil the whole bunch but for the most part my Journal experience has been a positive one...I am blessed beyond belief and I am happy to be a part of J Land... I think I have come a long way in a year...click here to read my first entry:

Click here: First entry

 

<grin>

 

My prayers go out to all involved in the tragedy at VA Tech..what is this world coming too??

 

Have a great Tuesday..

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

  

Sunday

   Good evening campers!   

  Hope everyone had a good weekend.  Mine was pretty good. Friday night hubby and I sat out on the deck and drank a few cold ones and  had a long overdue talk. We got a lot of things talked out and I feel a bit better about certain things. Saturday I went to lunch with Jen..we went to the Outback Crabshack..sat outside and ate crab legs and oysters..yum! then in the afternoon hubby and I went down to see our friends beach house.. we did not stay overnight as we have had some pretty rough weather blow through here..but we did spend a good few hours looking out over the ocean and sharing in the excitement of our friends new place...I am so happy for them... today hubby and I did a huge shop at the Commissary on base. then I did a few loads of laundry..sat out by the pool for a while and made Shepherds pie for supper... it was a nice relaxing day after 2 days of go.. go ..go ..

 

A quick word about the troll...seems the twerp is spreading the love around to others.. all I have to say about that is....

    

I am luckily like a duck.. this kind of crap just rolls off my back but I do appreciate all your support..especially from dear 'ol Gaz.... I love you hunny....;-)

have a good week all....

L

trolls

Good Morning Campers!!!

Looks like the nice weather has dragged the trolls out from under the bridge!! Just thought I would share before I delete and block...LOL

 

advice: STAY OUT OF THE SUN. You look like a baked pineapple, and I didn't even know that was possible. Also, you might as well not wear make up. I mean, adding hot sauce to some horrible tasting food doesn't make it any better...smearing make up on a horrible looking person is even worse.
Comment from lovelyskiss - 4/13/07 11:27 PM

TGIF

Good Morning Campers!!

How is everyone this morning? It is a beautiful sunny morning after a week of up and down weather so I am planning on sitting by the pool with my book. I have already been to the gym.. done 2 loads of laundry..made all the beds..tidied the whole house..fed the dog..paid the bills and caught up on alerts! Love mornings like this. It is cool enough to have the windows open and there is a breeze blowing through.

Our friends that have just purchased a condo at the beach have invited us down today so we may go if hubby is agreeable..I would love to go and hang on the beach and maybe go out to the pub tonight down there..they have room for us to stay the night so no worries about driving back....

Nothing much else to report...I did have a little incident at the gas station last night the automatic shut off to the pump when the tank is full didn't work and so my tank overflowed gas all over me and the fore court..it stunk pretty bad but other than that everything was okay....glad nobody around was smoking... :-(

Have a great weekend everybody....

L

My five....

1. Ryan is feeling much better.. just a cold I guess...

2..Rachel won $100 last night at a trade fair for her job...

3... Sunshine after a week of gloomy weather and cool temps....

4.... My little god daughter is fine after a big scare.. her mum found her unconscious on the floor....after a 2 night stay at the children's hospital and every test in the book she seems okay...tentative diagnosis is "drop attacks"  a seizure that causes the body to just "drop"

5..... It's the weekend...;-)

 

 

Tuesdays with Lyn

Good Afternoon Campers!!

It is downright chilly here today..it is damp and the kind of cold you can't shake off. So much for spring huh? Oh well no worries we will have months of hot humid weather so I shan't complain...too much.. ;-)

Today's news: Ryan has a sore throat, body aches and a cough. Larry Birkhead is the father of Dannielynn.. Man Utd is up 7-1 according to the shouts every five minutes from hubby who is perched on the sofa watching this live... LOL.. All the channels on our cable line up have changed and I haven't a clue where anything is any more....The LCD screen on my mobile phone died..had to get a new one... and I bit through the inside of my cheek eating a piece of cadburys dairy milk...LOL.. oh and I went to the gym both today and yesterday...I am down 14lbs now....make that 13 I did have cadburys after all...so that's what's happening in my world..what's happening in yours??

I shall leave you with my five...

1. Hubby and I took a drive Sunday night and had a little talk... ;-)

2.. busy but productive day at work yesterday...

3... ribs slow cooking in the oven for dinner....

4.... Emails from Di.. she is doing very well..has finished her radiation.. she cannot go to the Dominican Republic after all because it requires inoculations and she can't have them at the moment so she may come here after all....yay!!

5..... I actually ran a little bit on the treadmill yesterday..that is HUGE for me!!!

SHOUT OUT:

Happy Birthday to my brother from another mother ..Gaz!! I love you babes.....

Stop by and show him some birthday love and tell him his missus sent ya!  ;-)

http://journals.aol.co.uk/gazker/Dairyofapodgypoof/

 

Easter Sunday

                                 

Hi Everyone..

Hope everyone has had a nice family day.. a yummy dinner and some choccies of some kind.  I did not get any chocs or a card or anything.  Not a big deal really but the thought would have been nice. I of course got the "kids" a little basket of goodies..as big as they are they still look for something on easter morning..I even got hubby his fav. Cadburys Creme Eggs and starburst.. his fav. candy. I cooked a ham, macaroni and cheese, sweet corn, hot rolls and a Strawberry cheesecake for dessert. I just took Ryan to work and am now reading about everyone elses day.

It's been a funny sort of weekend really. Hubby went with our friend to his new condo that he bought at the beach to help him carry some furniture upstairs..they were gone for 7 hours and when they came back told me they had been at the bar on the beach sitting on the deck enjoying the sun and a few cold bevvies. My feelings were hurt. I LOVE the beach and would have loved to have gone with them but someone has to be responsible for getting Ryan to his job.  Sometimes my hubby can be really selfish. he always gets to do as he pleases with no worries about kids or responsibilities...he will pick Ryan up or drop him off  IF asked but never thinks about it other wise. he seems to just be able to as he pleases and I am noticing a lot of the things he does do not include me. We do not do much as a family and it is starting to get to me. I am tired of spending weekends on my own. I did enough of that when he was away. I am sorry for the pity party but it's how I'm feeling today.

The weather took a turn for the worse temperature wise but at least the sun has been shining...I did sit outside for a little while yesterday and read my book.

Enjoy the rest of your Easter...

L

 

Pics view larger... ;-)

Just a few pics as promised..back soon to write proper entry..Happy Easter to you all.....

L

Birthdays..Snakes and Hangovers!!!

Good Morning Campers!             

Happy Easter to one and all....

22 Years ago today True Beauty made her way into the world at 7.41 am. I had feared the pain of childbirth and thought that it was going to be way worse than it was and therefore did not go to the hospital till rather late for a first timer..I was already 8 cm dilated! However once they told me that I started to panic... I did get an epidural and she came screaming into the world 4 hours later...not without me tearing very badly and having 80 stitches...ouch! She was born at Portsmouth Naval hospital in Virginia and it was a horrible place. I laid in dirty sheets for an entire shift as they had had a shift change and they each thought the other shift had changed me... the bathroom had no light bulb! back then I was a timid little thing and wouldn't dare make a scene...hubby did get things taken care of though but it took ages...he was a nothing muffin back then...LOL...True Beauty was a fussy little thing..I tried to breast feed but was unsuccessful.. I got Mastitis but didn't know it.. my boobs were rock solid with red lines running up them and I had a fever of 102.. a quick trip to the ER and I was treated for infection and True Beauty got some formula and finally stopped crying after 3 days straight....a special thing happened the day she was born..3000 miles away her great grandfather..hubbys gramp..was lying in his hospital bed...he sat up the morning she was born and said who is that beautiful little girl sitting on the end of the bed??  that same afternoon he died..they always say one life leaves as another begins... true beauty was the first grandchild on my side of the family and the first granddaughter on hubbys side so she was welcomed with open arms...she has been an absolute joy to us . I can honestly say that apart from a few teenage moments we have not had an ounce of trouble from her.. she brings joy to all that are around her and is as beautiful on the inside as she is the out.. I am so happy that her and I have become the kind of Mother and Daughter that I so longed for growing up...we are friends now..my job is done of raising her and now we get to enjoy a whole new relationship..one of love and encouragement and friendship....Happy Birthday to my one and only daughter who showed me what unconditional love is and fulfilled my dreams beyond measure...I love you Rachel Lyn.

We had a great day yesterday... True beauty and I went to the mall and I treated her and her best friend to lunch....then we went shopping..  I bought a new outfit to wear out tonight with her friends... she also got her tattoo on Wednesday...it is gorgeous..I will post pics later when it has healed a bit.. it is of a Lily..which was her grandma's name....

I have seen 2 snakes here in the past few days!! one was in the pool...horror of horrors!!  that freaked me out a bit and then I saw one slithering past the garage door..I am keeping that thing closed from now on!! They are only garden snakes but they were long and black and made the hairs on my neck stand up.. I flipping hate snakes....

Wednesday night was a lot of fun .. maybe a little too much because I felt a little worse for the wear yesterday... but nothing a hot shower and a couple of aspirin couldn't fix......I promised True beauty a day out and that's what she got..but both hubby and I were in bed by 10 last night....

Okay I need to get going here..I have yet to buy anything for easter so I best get busy....whatever your plans are this weekend I hope you enjoy!

L       

Wednesday..

Good Morning Campers!

  Thought I would post a real entry today..been a few days...everything is fine in my little part of the universe..have been enjoying my days off..been going to the gym..reading by the pool.. puttering in the garden..cooking supper every night..cleaning house..organizing...reading Journals..commenting...all the things that make me happy. I have to pimp the book I just read..

"The Sunday List of Dreams" by Kris Radish

Anything this chick writes is amazing..she is in her 50's lives with her partner Madonna..has two teenagers and writes about women...her books inspire me to be the best "diva" I can be...run out and buy any of her books and enjoy...this one I read in 2 days...

The guy I lived with for 2 years..(as roommates only)..is in town..long story short but he had 2 kids with the daughter of my father in laws wife..are you following? LOL.. they are no longer together but he still comes over from UK so the kids can see their grandma...anyway I have known him since I was a kid and so has hubby..we have had our ups and downs but we are like family..anyway tonight we are taking him to see these guys..

Click here: Welcome to the Boogie Freaks Website

 

they perform every Wednesday at the local bar and are a lot of fun.. I thought Dave would enjoy them as he and I grew up in the Disco era and went to many a disco in our time...LOL

 

It is True Beauty's birthday Friday..she will be 22..that slays me as I was pregnant with her at that age!! I am incredibly proud of her... she is so much more than just beautiful..her sense of humour is awesome..she laughs a LOT..and she thinks she can talk to animals..I am not sure she isn't right either...LOL.. anyway she is off tomorrow too so we are going shopping for the day and out to lunch..on friday she is getting her first tattoo..something very stylish she says on her shoulder.. I will be shocked if she goes through with it as she is a major chicken.. LOL

 

Okay enough of my ramblings.. you all have a great Hump Day...always makes me giggle..

 

I shall leave you with my five...

 

L

 

1. Being able to work part time and having the time to enjoy all the little things that bring me such joy...

 

2.. Thomas is back in town from Germany...he plans to join the military...

 

3... Beautiful Florida weather..it has been scorching the past few days...

 

4.... Having a swimming pool... I have actually been swimming the past few days it was that hot...

 

5..... All of you reading  this as always....

Childhood meme....

 This has been making the rounds so thought I would give it a whirl seeing as I can't sleep....

The Childhood Meme

1. Are you a child of the 70s, 80s, or 90s?

I was born in 1962 so primarily the 70's...I had the chopper bike with the streamers..loved The banana spilts..one banana two banana three banana spilt..tra la la.. tra la la la... LOL

2. Where were you born?

Bicester Cottage Hospital. Bicester, Oxford England.

3. What kind of home did you grow up in?

We lived in a cottage until I was 3 and then moved to the 3 bedroom semi detached that my sister and dad still live in.

4. Did you enjoy your childhood?

Yes!! I have amazing memories.. Christmas especially. We did a lot of things as a family and always went on holiday ..usually in a caravan to pontins ...happy days!!

5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a dancer on Top of the Pops..LOl But later in life I wanted to be a Social Worker. I did neither.. :-)

6. What do you want to be now?

Content..which I am for the most part.

7. What was your first best friend's name?

Sarah Mitchell.

8. Is she still your friend?

no..have no idea what happened to her.. :-(

9. Can you name all the schools you ever attended?

North Kidlington County Primary School. Gosford hill Comprehensive School.

10. Were you closer to your mom or dad as a kid?

My mum when I was little but once I hit puberty my dad.

11. What was the first record, tape or CD you remember buying?

David Cassidy....LOL.. "I think I love you"

12. How old is a good age to have kids?

I had mine when I was in my 20's and it has worked out pretty well. Now they are independent we are still young enough to enjoy life.

13. Are you scared of anything?

You would be surprised at how much I am scared of. I don't like doing things for the first time. no matter what it is. truly scared though I would have to say anything happening to my kids or my hubby.

14. What was your favourite class in elementary school?

reading.

15. Did you buy school lunch or bring your own?

bought school lunch..yum..loved there jam rolly poly and custard..LOL

16. Broken any bones or had any freaky accidents as a kid?

No but I was always ill..I was a "sickly' child.

17. Were you a mean kid?

No but I was an awful teenager.

18. Favourite board game of all time?

Snakes and ladders and tiddly winks.

19. Did you play house or pretend to be a super hero?

play house.. I had a Wendy house that I lived in!

20. Seriously, are you still just a kid at heart?

I am definitely in touch with my inner child yes..I love to have fun and try to live each day to the fullest.

April fools!!!!

Gotcha!! Well some of you anyway!!  ;-)

I am flattered that not a single one of you said how can an old bag like you be preggers!!! (you know you were thinking it !)

If it makes you feel better I got both kids too..told them their 17 year old cousin in UK was pregnant...yeah I'm bad I know...LOL

Just wait till next year....

L

                              

Here we go again.....

Good morning Campers...

If you have just woke up and are drinking hot coffee you might want to put it down before reading...

Seems there is a reason I have been all over the page with my emotions ...

We will be hearing the patter of tiny feet in the house again soon..what was that I was saying about this house being empty soon?? I spoke too soon....yes folks at a time when I should be thinking of becoming a grandma it appears I will be a Mum again....I am PREGNANT!!!!!!!!

I am sorry for the shocker this early in the morning but if you think you're shocked triple that a thousand times and picture me and hubby at 5 am this morning.....  ;-)

L