I have no pic for this one. It's too hard to get one on. It's hard to even get here and post, so if I disappear for awhile, you'll know why. My computer is under siege and I think it's lost the battle.
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I watched Bethenny Getting Married and I was so disappointed. I want to see her life with her new family and instead the producers have decided to concentrate on a sub plot starring her male assistant. I don't know what he does or why she hired him. He's short, lazy, creepy and not bright. I don't think women want to watch him. Why do they always have to ruin women's shows with this kind of shit? It won't draw in male viewers. What man do you know who's dying to watch Bethenny Getting Married??
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Whew, it was tough just getting that much typed. What's going on in your world?
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All is fine in my world today. The temps & humidity are both down. Yea!
Is your problem the keyboard or the computer. I have an extra brand new keyboard I can send you. If it's the computer, do you have all your files backed up on disc in case the entire system goes kaput? Would burning some herbs help get the gremlins out of your computer?
i wrote a really pithy letter to the director of CSB about a week and a half ago about their lack of attention to the woman screaming and abusing her children when she visits her mother's above ground pool.....got a call this morning from the neighbor i called CSB with that they took the woman's kids this past week!!! all six of 'em!! i feel like hopefully those kids will have a chance now!!
signed,
a concerned person about animals and children (don't want this findable via my name on the internets!)
oh fuck....i went ahead and used my name anyway! fuck....can't delete that either cuz i didn't use my blogger account....fuck....
oh well i guess! you find this penny, yep, joyce and i called!!!
It's humid as hell today, so I'm hesitant about going outside to weed, but my garden looks like it's going to grow over with pigweed, so I guess I better get my fat ass out there.
I want to touch on what Tia talked about before..about SS and money and life sucking.
I understand you Tia. I have been on SSD for about 9 years now. I have been saddled with multiple ailments that make me a perfect poor pitiful me case. I do not live like that in my head. I forge on..Anywayy.
I received money for both of my girls every month from SS. When Chelsea turned 18 and graduated..her portion went to supporting Natalie. Natalie turns 18 next October. That will be a big chunk of change we will be losing every month. Almost $500. Now most people have told me that I should have just saved that money..knowing I was going to lose it. But the economy sucks and we needed it. We live in CT for cripes sake. LOL
So I have been rationing and being a electricity Nazi. There is enough food for the week. If you want someone to come over then you have to give me a heads up before I go shopping.
So Tia, I so get how you are feeling.((((Big Hugs)))) I hate living along the razors edge. HATE IT!
Thank goodness my kid works for a garden initiative. We get free produce. I have been canning pickles and tomato sauce for the winter.
I was able to pick some free blackberries yesterday and Chelsea found a vegan blackberry brownie recipe. Going to make those here soon.
I am sorry about your computer Pat. I wish I had an extra cause I sure would send it to you.
miss tia ~
I know how you feel about the sign in name/ computer goof. Yesterday I went to forward to my cousin an email my brother sent me. But first I had to make a few comments about the bro .... then I hit "Reply". Fortunately the comments weren't overly snarky. One of those 'shit happens' moments.
Bethnay its all scripted its FAKE
if you wanna beleive go ahead
observations :
the people on Reality show have no friends the friends they do have on are their Employees they are paid help Kimora has those people, Holly ( Hef's ex ) also has those people and Kate Gosslin has NO FRIENDS either.
Reality show people turn their opportunity to be on TV into a full time Career. they dont go back to doing whatever it was they were doing before. They all seem to write a dumbass book about themselves, wisdom ( HA ) or cook books they also turn out tacky jewlery line or cheap made in China clothes.
I just noticed the pic of your garden on the main page Pat. It's lovely!
I was disappointed with "Bethenney..." last night. Her assistant is a twerp and I don't want to watch him. I will stop watching if that show becomes about assistant hi-jinks. Boring. I did watch the Jersey Shore marathon and now I can understand the hype. I have to admit I'm hooked, Although I didn't think the Miami location was seedy enough. I can't believe I actually like Snooki! yikes!
Today I'm cutting the annoying hydrangeas out of my garden. Those things are like weeds around here.
Today has been a complete lazy day for us. Some family came in town to check on Grandmother for the weekend. That gives me 2 days of not having to run back and forth across the road. Took "the boy" shopping this morning for shoes. School starts in 11 days. We had to move up to the men's department!!! More money, more money. Picked up pizza on the way home because I just ain't gonna do cooking today. Nope. Ain't gonna do it. The thunderstorms are rolling in and cooling it off around here. I have my front door open and I'm relaxing in my recliner listening to the rolling thunder and raindrops. I pray this crop of thunderstorms will be what breaks this hotter than hell temperature spike. I can't take the shit any longer.
My computer is crummy too. Actually I have two computers on my desk. One is not connected to the Internet and is 5 years old. The one I'm on is way older, I don't even know how old. They are both pretty shitty. The 5-year-old one freezes at will. This one has given me a lot of trouble in the past but seems to be okay for now.
Computer troubles suck! I don't know anyone who is good with computers so I have no one to ask for help. My brother is okay with them but not great. Otherwise I have to call the tech hotline and last time I did the guy treated me like an idiot. Sigh.
We are just finishing up our garage sale. This has been a perfect day.
We sold stuff for dirt cheap to make sure it sold, and actually gave a bunch of stuff away just to make sure we wouldn't have to deal with it anymore. We had an overcast morning---probably in the low to mid-60's, and the afternoon was sunny---not a cloud in the sky, but probably around 69 or 70.
My husband sold our old Camry to someone who bought it for their son or daughter to use. At least that will mean one less vehicle to juggle and some money, which we desperately need. I hope it serves them well. I almost feel guilty about selling it, as it really was a nice, reliable car for us.
Not impressed with the assistant, either. No reedeming qualities, at all. She should have hired the hairy, smart one or have found a smart-ass gay. The show is OK, I like B, but I watched Jersey Shore instead. Yeah, I like that show, can't think of a good reason why, but I do.
Recovering from a hard day yesterday at work......two patients coded by 10 am, and one died the night before....
Anon 9:47---don't you wonder what is in the air when things like that come so closely together? It seems like things happen in groups.
Sorry you had a rough day.
ughhhhh.Marriage issues still. He has decided we're selling and going our separate ways when it sells. I wish it would sell tomorrow. I hate being here with him. He gets to go out and be fun happy guy with his loser friends who have also ditched their families while I stay home and be responsible grown up parent. One day he bitches and complains (well, most days) then the next he asks if we want to go out and eat. It's like, Hey bitch I'm leavin ya!You wanna go grab a bite to eat?I am not ready to be his friend. I am so angry and frustrated and hurt. My weight has ballooned which I'm sure he loves. I know everyone who is getting shit on says it, but I definitely deserve better. He even says it. I think it's very selfish to know you're the root of the problem but won't do anything to change. It's hard. I feel like I'm losing my 15 year old security blanket. My little one (9 yrs. old) knows nothing. My older girl (13) knows whats going on. I know if we could just be apart already I'll get myself together physically and emotionally. It sucks that I'm stuck in this house with him. He can't afford to move, and my job hasn't even started yet. I still won't make enough money to take care of me and my girls so I guess I'll start this one and keep looking. Taking the girls to the beach Monday-Wednesday for a mini vacay that they really deserve. They are the closest thing to model children that I've seen. I want to be a happy fun mom for them and it's hard. Everyone tells me I deserve to be treated better. I can't believe I let myself be treated so badly for so long. He is someone who thinks that his obligation stops at financial support. He has no censor on his criticisms or senseless rants. There's not one day where I'm not criticized. Not one day. He has just about broken me. I'm sorry to ramble. I've been holding this all day.
I liked most of Bethenny's show. The whole scene(s) with Jason and Max were filmed, I think, because the baby arrived early and Bravo had to come up with something to film. Max doesn't annoy me nearly as much as their friends who throw their heads back and fake-laugh. They look like horses. (My apologies to horses everywhere.)
Valle, I'm sorry you're going through so much right now. You really do deserve better.
thanks heidi!!!
valle---you DO deserve better!!! and you will get through this and you will realize in a few years time 'wow, i am doing so much better and feel so much better about myself'!!! YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS!!!!
Valle -
I'm sending out prayers that house sells ASAP! I agree that once you are not forced to be living with his verbally abusive ass that you will physically & emotionally settle down and find your center. Miss Tia is right...You will get through to the other side of this painful mess. Your girls sound wonderful :) Enjoy the beach!!
I went to a BP area today. Some idiot put a "God Bless BP" sign on the highway. Idon't know if it was meant to be funny or what!!! The funny thing was there were 3 buzzards at the sign eating roadkill! I thought that was appropriate!
Damn Bayou, I was just getting ready to turn off the computer & go to bed. Thought I'd check out DD first. Now I can't stop laughing about your buzzards. And in the background my TV is playing a BP ad. Hope the birds don't croke.
Valle ~ hang in there. Many of us have been the the same place. You WILL get through this. It'll take awhile, but after he's out of the house your stress will reduce. We've got your back. We'll listen when you need to rant.
Valle, you sound like such a good mother - and that is what will get you through this all - your daughters. I concur with everyone else, you do deserve better. And you know it in your heart. I hope you can sell the house soon and get the job(s) you need to support yourself and your daughters so you can tell you ex-husband that indeed you are doing better by yourself, "so go have fun with your loser friends."
I have not been in your shoes but know of many who have. And they all have gotten past "the hurdle". It will take time but they now see how they can be independently happy and self-sufficient.
As CJ said, we have your back and know that you will get through this. It will take time but hang in there.
Tia, you saved those kids, you are a hero. I can delete if you want. Just let me know.
Valle, 6 months from now, you will be happy. He will say he made a mistake and he's sorry. You won't care anymore. Betcha.
Christina, feel good that someone's child is in a safe car. It will bring good karma.
CJ, thanks, you are so sweet. But, my computer is done. I have to figure out what to do. On the razors edge here too.
Thanks, Sally, it's my front door spot.
Anon, I am aware that reality is not literal. Are you aware of the "it's my TV show" concept? If they want to sub plot Bethenny, they need to go with Shawn. He is gracious and has a way cool job.
That is why I like to come on here. Many of us live okay but if anything happened..Holy shitballs we would be in trouble.
I was working, making great money, and we bought our house. It was/is a fixer upper but we were gonna fix it up!
Then I got hit with a bunch of shit. I do not want to go into what is wrong with me. I did touch on the fact that I deal with mild form of Meneiere`s (nothing to the degree that Rox deals with!)..but there are others.
I do have diabetes, 10 years now.
So the house is in a state of constant flux. We have a newer roof (2 years) and new motor/guts to the oil furnace and new water gauges (meaning everything was basically frozen and we didnt know it..we would have been fucked if something started spouting water).
Life is no where near grand. I cook alot from scratch because I have to more then I like to. I have electric heaters and blankets to supplement the oil in the winter.
I buy all my clothing at Sally`s (you all know who sally is right?) and I have gotten many compliments on the clothing! LOL
Pat, I have no idea how much it would cost to mail you a tower. I have a computer geek person. I could talk to him to see if he has any puters that are okay.
Thanks. I am an expert at making do. I'll figure out something soon.
Defrag your hard drive. Update your keyboard/mouse drivers. Update your browser.
We won't have to worry about Max much longer. The final show of Bethenny Getting Married is next week. Wonder if she'll go back to RHoNY? Shawn is cute & funny. Saw him on GMA/ weekend this morning talking about Chelsea Clinton's wedding.
Heidi, I had no idea that your home and mine were so much alike. While our furnace is old, and the plumbing hasn't been too much of an issue, yet, we bought this as a fixer-upper, too. Money got even tighter after that, and my husband gets overwhelmed at the size and number of the jobs to be done. It waxes and wanes around here, too. Our upstairs bathroom has been about halfway finished (if that) for about six years. We wanted to tweak the entire upstairs, and he started with the most involved and complicated part first. Our entire upstairs needed the ceilings lowered so that we could insulate better and add different lighting. He lowered the bathroom ceiling, and put in new light fixtures, and gutted the big shower. That's where he stopped. It's so frustrating. We have oak plank flooring stacked across the hallway entrance to the bathroom, and the gray concrete-type board is sitting on the front porch. We have the wood flooring for the upstairs partially laid in Andy's room and the rest of it is in a stack in my craft room. I was excreting bricks when he decided to redo the dining room and hallway floor. He did finish that project, though. He (I helped) tore out the old carpet and pad, and eventually the old pine floor and put down oak plank, relocated the light fixture, put up a ceiling fan, redid the duct work, and put in floor ducts instead of the old, weird wall ducts, repainted the ceiling and walls, and reframed doors, and put in baseboard. I was so amazed to see the finished project. Finished projects are like hen's teeth around here. Normally, you won't find any.
I hope that you are able to find a solution to the computer problems you're having, Pat. It must be totally frustrating.
Yesterday was a perfect day, until the neighbor behind me had some idiots over, and one of the guys went behind her sheds (which are close to the fence we share) and called one of our dogs over, and tried to pee on her. I was standing right there. I don't know why he didn't hear me, as I was speaking very loudly to Mia and spraying her, as she was barking at the fence. I was maybe 7 or 8 feet from him when he was doing this, calling "Here, doggy, doggy, doggy, I've got something for you", and peeing. I raised Hell, and the bitch next door just flipped me shit repeatedly. I chose not to call the police, as I think things could escalate and I could wind up with poisoned animals, complaints about my birds, etc. I am so sad for Mia. As she walked over to him, she was wagging her tail. She doesn't deserve this, and frankly, I don't need to see his abnormally small penis peeing through the fence as he calls her to him. An older man who was with them apologized and said it won't happen again, but I am not sure about that, as she indicated that she usually tells them that they can go "over there" indicating behind the sheds. Mind you, the area that I am talking about is at the juncture between her and my yard, and along the cemetery fence, which is all chainlink. So, he is actually peeing in an easily viewable public place. Nice. She is the only neighbor that has been difficult for us. Sucks to have her there.
I'm so thankful for everyone's support. :)
Hubs is still home. He is taking his meclizine and it is knocking him on his ass..lol i warned him. He is going to cut them in half and see if that is better. Hopefully we can get him on the mend and back to work. he is driving me up a tree. we have been together almost 25 years..but he always worked..even 2 jobs when the girls were little and i stayed home to raise them. so to have him home all the time..i love it and i hate it..ROFL
we are finding that we actually do have stuff to talk about still..which is good.
The weather has cooled enough that i am going to make my strawberry jam tomorrow. at least one batch.
Christina, that is so weird and disturbing. Can you try and film it for the cops? I'm telling you, that is fucking wierd behavior.
Yes,it is, Pat. It is very creepy and disturbing, and I would report it except that I am afraid for my dogs more than for my birds. My husband and I are in complete agreement that if they do anything to our dogs, the retribution will be swift and severe. They do not know the trouble they would stir up for themselves, and there would be no end to it, either.
What I am really concerned about is that she is getting married at her home, in about a month. How many creepy asshats are going to be exposing themselves along our property, and trying to pee on our dogs or chicken coop or tomatoes, or whatever???
Christina ~ can you turn your garden hose on them?
CJ---I actually did spray him a little---and would you believe the big wuss had the nerve to whine "you didn't need to spray". I said in my sweetest bitchy voice "you didn't need to pee on my dog either, did you?"
They didn't have too much to say after that.
Christina ~ Here's how you fix that back corner on Wedding day. Hook a sprinkler up to your hose and let it run.
CJ---I'm also thinking of alerting the police. The last thing I want is a bunch of drunk hillbillies trying to pee on my dogs, my coops, etc. and maybe trying to free my birds or poison my dogs with chocolate, etc. I am carefully considering all of this, and trying to come up with a best plan. Suggestions are welcome. Thank-you for the sprinkler idea.
Maybe there will be a big old thunder storm that day and they won't be able to go outside. We could all do a little rain dance.
I'm willing to try that, too.
Valle...I know I'm late to the game, but wanted to recommend a book for you.
Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Verbally-Abusive-Man-Can-Change/dp/1593376537/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280934021&sr=8-1
It can help you understand verbal abuse and how to cope with the tactics abusers use, which in turn can give you some power back. I feel for you and believe you will get to a better place very soon.
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