HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Good Morning Campers!!

How is everyone this morning? Ready for the ghouls and goblins to come knocking on your door tonight?? ;-) I have 2 bowls of candy ready...I am thinking seeing as it's friday night we may have more than usual come through here...

I have had another pleasant week..nothing too much to report hence the lack of entries..not much to write about. Went to the base yesterday and stocked up again...can't believe it had been 3 weeks already since my last trip...I think Thursdays must be retirees day.. I even had one guy riding an electric scooter ask me how I got in there...I asked him what he meant and he said he thought you had to have grey hair to get in !!! LOL ...

I am going to Savannah tomorrow..I am so excited! I have never been..we are going to the street market and shopping during the day and then to the pubs at night..staying at the Ellis Inn and returning Sunday morning..should be a lot of fun....

We broke all records this week here in Jacksonville weatherwise.. First time we have had a freeze in october in over 100 years! personally I love the cold weather and have enjoyed wearing jeans and a sweater...it's back to normal again now...cold mornings but sunny days in the low 70's.

Well this entry is pretty boring I know so I shall say TTFN.. have a great weekend everyone and goodbye forever to J Land..I hope that we can maintain the community spirit here in Blogville....as much as I hate change I am glad you guys are still here..they may have shut down J Land but as you see they can't shut US down....

L xx

Monday Morning Meme

1. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain? I've actually seen a few in my time and they are all very special to me...

2. If you have a dream come true, what would it be? Health Wealth and happiness for all those I know and love!!!

3. Do you believe in eternity love? Yes...

4. What feeling do you love most? peace inside myself...

5. What feeling do you hate the most?Anger

6. Do you cherish every single friendship of yours? Yes

7. Do you believe in God? Yes

8. Who cares for you most? My family...including hubby and kids....

9. What do you think is the most important thing in your life? Health and well being...

10. What emotion do you like to show? Happiness!!!! ;-)

11. If you have something troubling you, what do you do? get awfully quiet and reflective...

12. Who do you admire most? people fighting cancer


13. Who did you last chat with in a chat room? I don't do that anymore....

14. What kind of person do you think the one we stole this meme from is? A meme lover...LOL..I got it randomly off the Internet...

15. What color did you use to dye your hair? bleach..I have blonde highlights...

16. Why are you doing this meme? Because it's Monday morning and I thought why not??

17. What do you do when you're moody? try to snap out of it...

18. At which age do you wish to or did you, get married? I got married at 21

19. If today is the last day of your life, what will you do? Spend time with my family...making memories...

20. Who is the person you trust the most? Uriel..he is the only one who keeps my secrets...even hubby is a blabber mouth...

21. Last time you smiled? this morning...

22. What are you listening to right now? computer groaning for some reason....

23. Who was the last person you saw in your dream? people from work....

24. Are you talking to someone while doing this? No.

25. Do you walk with your eyes open or closed? Open..weird question huh?

26. Is there a quote you live by? do unto others...you know the rest...

27. Do you want someone you cannot have? Not really but I like to daydream...;-)

28. Who always makes you laugh? My kids and my hubby..they are hilarious!

29. What was the worst idea you've had this week? do this meme?? LOL

30. Do you speak another language other than English? a little bit of French and even less Spanish...

Adding to sidebar and getting comment alerts...

Sign in to your blog..hit the Customize button...click on add a gadget..then scroll down to the 8th choice..add a picture...then choose where you want to get your "add ons " from..I just saved my tags etc from my old blog into my saved from mail file and got them from there.... (click browse)..I swear that if I can do this anyone can.... ;-) just make sure you click on save before going back to your blog...

Special thanks to Donna who told me how to get my comments sent to me :

you can get comment alerts mailed to you ..............
Go to your blog, customize, the settings tab, the comments. Scroll down and it allows you to put your email address in. Then when someone comments you get an email :)

Hope this info helps someone out..I know I need all the help i can get ;-)

have a great week...

L xx

I AM SO TICKLED!!

LOOK AT MY SIDEBAR!! I FIGURED OUT HOW TO ADD THINGS TO IT!! THANKS CHRISSIE FOR THE AWESOME TAG!! WOO HOO!

NEWEST MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY!!!

Please meet Lottie-Rose and Rosie-Belle..born Thursday morning 9am UK time..weighing in at 6lb 2oz and 5lb 9oz..Mum and babies doing fine...here they are with their big sisters..big brother was napping! These are my hubby's sisters partners babies born with the help of a sperm donor....all the children were born from the same sperm donor...isn't technology amazing??!! Welcome to the world little ones from Aunty Lyn! xx

Thursday...

Good morning campers!!

I have had a pleasant week so far...Monday and Tuesday I worked at the clinic...yesterday my new washer and dryer were delivered...YAY! the pool liner is in..the pool is filled..the chemicals are perfect...I must post before and after pics..now that I have figured out how to post pics...;-)

It's cool here..but still lovely and sunny although today they are calling for rain...not much to report really from my neck of the woods but that's okay with me...I am enjoying nesting in my house...been reading a lot as usual and just generally puttering around... looking forward to hubby coming home in a few weeks..yes I can say weeks now as opposed to months... ;-) it will be so nice to not be "single" anymore..I miss having him to mooch around with on the weekends...it'll be nice to have someone to go out to dinner with..go to the pub with...browse the garden centre etc...funny what you miss really...

I was playing around on YouTube last night and found so many songs from my past..isn't it amazing how a song can transform you back to a time a place..some were good some not so much! I must confess to shedding a few tears last night watching Eva Cassidy's version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow".. if I knew how I would share it with you here...that's one of the songs played at my Mums funeral... her birthday is coming up..maybe that's why I found myself watching last night...I miss you Mum...

Well let me get off here.. I am rambling.. I will leave you with my five good things...

1. New appliances!!
2.. Autumn Leaves candles from Yankee...
3... Cooler temps and open windows...
4.... Anticipation...
5..... Memories...

have a great day....

L xx

SOME PICS

These are some pics from the wedding my son was in...forgive me .. this is my first time attemping to add pics...;-)

TGIF

Good Morning Campers!!

Just a quick entry this morning....been a busy week..finally bought a new washer and dryer...the base had a sale on and also they had scratch off coupons and when they scratched mine off I got an additional 15% off!! So it was worth waiting for..also the new pool liner is in and looking great..pics to follow I promise...I also went to one of my favourite stores Pier 1 and bought a few things...I could spend a fortune in there let me tell you...I bought some Christmas cards too..it will be here before we no it whether we like it or not...;-) The weather here is just about perfect...cool mornings and hot sunny days..i plan on spending some time sitting by the pool reading this weekend...I am off shopping and to lunch with Jen this morning..hope you all have a great Friday..back later...

L xx

Tuesdays with Lyn...

Good morning campers!!

How's your week going? We got Monday out the way so bonus!
The cancer walk Saturday was amazing..our little group alone raised $600.. to see the sea of pink walking for a cure was so inspirational..there were many women there going through the various stages of treatment..some with no hair..some with pink ball caps on..some pushing walkers..all warriors in their own right.. of course I was thinking of our our very own warrior Kimberly... I was proud to be a part of such a wonderful cause....

Sunday was a restful relaxing chill kind of a day.. I did go to the bookstore...imagine that..LOL..I have been on such a book kick lately..at present I am re reading Wally Lambs "She's come undone" ..it is just as good the second time around...yesterday was a busy day at the clinic..I left the house in the dark at 8am and got home in the dark at 8pm..hate driving home in the dark...no more evenings on the deck reading for me..I have another busy day today but then that's it till next week..gotta love my schedule.. ;-)

Hubby had some disturbing news for me via Skype..the job that he has been promised to finish up his Navy career is no longer there..it will be gone as of June 09..they are cutting back in the Military just like every other place..so now we have to find a place for him to finish out his last 3 years so he can retire... I did not want to hear this..I am not open to him being gone for any length of time..I am sick and tired of doing this alone...we have done our share of "unaccompanied' tours..they need to find him a nice little desk job here in Florida and let the man finish his time..he has given 30 years of his life to the military dammit! He told me not to go "ape shit" yet..things change in the Military by the second so things could be entirely different by Feb when he is due to transfer...so keep your fingers crossed for us ... I will tell you one thing I am ready for my man to come home in December..this has been a LONG 7 months...

okay folks that's all from my little corner of the world....you have a wonderful day...

L xx

Saturday Morning..

Good Morning Campers!!

Why am I up at this godforsaken hour on a Saturday morning? Doing a 5k breast cancer walk that's what! Yep hubby's squadron has a team in honor of one of the wives who is undergoing radiation right now for Breast Cancer....as many of you know cancer has been a huge part of my life..so many family members and dear friends have had to deal with cancers wrath..including my own darling hubby..the least I can do is get my arse out of bed early on a Saturday morning and show some love and support....

Other than that I don't have a whole lot of plans ... I have been "nesting"..cleaning..organizing..re-arranging things...I always do that this time of year...I have spent an incredible amount of time online too..trying to get used to this new format...the jury is out as to which I prefer but I will say I miss the ease and comfort of AoHell...;-) Not to mention I have a my space and a face book page to keep track of...I have got in touch with a few Friends from school back in UK..seems face book is more popular over there.... so I have been keeping busy...only 2 more months left on this deployment..this will be the longest we have gone without seeing each other in our 25 years of marriage...almost 7 months...

That's all from me this morning.... I am off to get a hot shower and get fired up for this walk....

have a great weekend!

L xx

A blast from the past...one of my old school surveys...

when you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? Damn girl you are pale!
2. How much cash do you have on you? $38.23
3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR? More more more
4. Favorite planet? Hmmmmmmmm... Pluto?
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? Gloria
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone? Nada.. I need ring tones
7. What shirt are you wearing? A white tank top
8. Do you label yourself? moody
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing? My new slippers
10. Bright or Dark Room? dark
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? I fall more in love with him every day.. god I wish he lived closer...
12. What does your watch look like? Brown strap..silver with brown face..
13. What were you doing at midnight last night? drooling in a drug induced coma..
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say? Miss ya
15. Where is your nearest 7-11? Never seen one around here used to be on every corner in VA
16. What’s a word that you say a lot? Dude.. I know I hate it myself!!
17. Who told you he/she loved you last? My man..and so he should... ;-)
18. Last furry thing you touched? My dog but I like Gaz's answer better..LOL
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days? Loads.. all over the counter and legal though I promise...
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed? None.
21. Favorite age you have been so far? Probably my 30's
22. Your worst enemy? myself
23. What is your current desktop picture? Turquoise water white sandy beach
24. What was the last thing you said to someone? bye
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be? I ain't gonna lie..a Million bucks..besides I dream I can fly all the time.. I really need a dream analysis book...
26. Do you like someone? as in like someone like someone? as in fancy someone? then yes..;-)
27. The last song you listened to? Justin....
28. What time of day were you born? On a Wednesday early in the morning
29. What’s your favorite number? 7
30. Where did you live in 1997? moved into this house 1997
31. Are you jealous of anyone? Jealous no envious yes.
32. Is anyone jealous of you? yes and she is pitiful
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened? talking on the phone to my dad in UK
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money? kick "em and swear!
35. Do you consider yourself kind? yes
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be? well i already have a tramp stamp on my tail bone my next one is going to be around my ankle
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be? Spanish... I really want to learn this
38. Would you move for the person you loved? I did all the way from Uk to USA
39. Are you touchy feely? Not at all
40. What’s your life motto? If it feels right do it
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times? My cell phone, my keys, my handbag.
42. What’s your favourite town/city? NYC baby!!
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash? Movie ticket
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it? to Di
45. Can you change the oil on a car? nope
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her? he just said good night to me... ;-)
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry? Not far at all
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy? Hubbys Christmas party
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now? Yeah I have a headache
50. Have you been burned by love? yes and there is no pain like it in the world

GETTING USED TO IT..SLOWLY BUT SURELY...

Good Afternoon Campers!!

I am slowly but surely getting used to my new address...as you already know I do not like change but as they say a change is as good as a rest so we shall see! I am happy with the response to my new Blog...I see most of my readers have found me and I have even collected a couple of new ones..I miss the ease and comfort of my old blog but I am sure with time this new one will become a habit too...thanks for bearing with me through this transition.. I have been online way too much today so I shall keep this short and simple and leave you with my five gratefuls...

1. Being patient..not easy for me!
2.. seeing all the old faces..makes me smile...
3... rain falling on my skylights right now...
4....Grocery shopping all done and put away...
5..... getting my new military ID card without any hassles!!

have a great evening everyone...

L xx

I'm a blogger virgin...

Hi campers!!

I am glad I am a procrastinator sometimes...I had to sit and think on this one for a while and lo and behold all the work was done for me!!

Of course I have no clue what I am doing....how to make my page pretty etc etc..BUT the big worry of losing my old blog is over so that's a relief...

wonder if anyone will read this?? LOL

c ya around...I hope!

L