Renai Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I read this too fast and thought that you said your ex-husband was a con. Might be, if I read the last of the sentence correctly... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ahem. Tennessee. (Ignore Memphis - we pretend it isn't here.) Our economy is awesome. Beautiful hiking. No weekly visits. We used to drive through Tennessee every year on our way to Ohio. I remember a lot of trees. Very pretty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hey ya'all. I went through every single one of my emails and got rid of tons and tons and tons. I haven't moved my butt much but I did get something done. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I surpassed 10,000 steps today. My feet hurt. I do not recommend it. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I remember always getting stuck in traffic in Knoxville. That's an idea. Slache could move somewhere within driving distance but where the traffic or terrain makes the drive a PITA for MIL. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I impaled myself on a fork. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I read this too fast and thought that you said your ex-husband was a con. He kind of is though he works hard to stay within the letter of the law. I just never know when he's going to do something rash. Jean: 1. Inbox zero wooooo. 2. Be careful with forks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I remember my childhood phone number from before they changed area codes sometime in the early-mid 90s. But, it was really easy... it was in the form abcba-ccbbb. We got quite a number of people dialing the wrong number by pressing one of those numbers too many times. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Kind of like a poem... Boeja! Boejé! Boejoe! Boejé Boeja! Boejoe! Boejoe! Boejé! Boejé! Boejé! Edited December 31, 2017 by luuknam 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I impaled myself on a fork. If it could have hit a major artery or vein or w/e, do not remove it, and call 911. I once read about a woman who fell on a knitting needle. It impaled her heart. They managed to safely remove it at the hospital. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=8071664&page=1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 That's an idea. Slache could move somewhere within driving distance but where the traffic or terrain makes the drive a PITA for MIL. SHE TOTALLY GETS ME! I impaled myself on a fork. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This was bad. Refrain from this in the future. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 For real?? Yes for real. I did not impale an artery. I have stopped the leaking. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Painting people is hard. They won't hold still. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Painting people is hard. They won't hold still. Poor turtles. Don’t paint them!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 The turtles ran too fast for little old me. I had to paint generic girl instead. I'm working on a portrait of my niece. Her skin is almost impossible to match--but once I came up with a tone I had to try it out. Generic girl is a quick sketch treated with the colors I want to use. It came out pretty good. So I will mix the tray up tomorrow with plenty of paint to see me through the practice pieces. But it would have been fun to paint the turtles, too. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yes, still married and always will be. Another reason to live driving distance. "If something happens" could be as simple as MIL breaking her ankle so the kids and I have to stay there for 3 weeks to tend to FIL. We're not so much worried about being able to drive to their funerals as we are that they could both live another 30 years and no one else will take care of them. They raised 5 kids but none of them came to help when FIL came home. It was a huge mess. He needed 24/7 care for around 6 months but insurance wouldn't cover it. At one point he fell out of bed and hit life alert but his door was locked so they didn't come in to help. They were like "We rand the bell, but no one answered." :blink: He needs help with basic life now so if *anything* happens to MIL, even a 24 hour hospital stay he'll need someone and no one will come. They're a wonderful family. So, 4-6 hours from Cincinnati then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I’m back. I was gone all day. I met IRL BFF at this chic little place in the Big City called Butterfish California Poke (I think that is the wildest name)and had lunch. They have these bowls that... the easiest I can describe them is deconstructed sushi. But they have other stuff you can put in them besides fish and seaweed. It was so good. And healthy. Lots of veggies and light, but tasty Asian sauces. Anyhow, we sat and talked for 4 1/2 hours. Good talk. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I impaled myself on a fork. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 You got something against cons? I was raised by one. :toetap05: (kidding) Hmm.... Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee definitely would be withing range. Even Buffalo, NY is about 6 hours away by car from Cincinnati. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) I’m back. I was gone all day. I met IRL BFF at this chic little place in the Big City called Butterfish California Poke (I think that is the wildest name)and had lunch. They have these bowls that... the easiest I can describe them is deconstructed sushi. But they have other stuff you can put in them besides fish and seaweed. It was so good. And healthy. Lots of veggies and light, but tasty Asian sauces. Anyhow, we sat and talked for 4 1/2 hours. Good talk. I had a poke bowl (pronounced "po-kay", according to the label, which reminded me of Par-kay) for lunch. It was adequate -- shelf-stable concoction with hot rice (which seemed so wrong somehow). I'd keep from starving if that were all there was to eat, but I don't think I'll buy it again. I much prefer the fresh stuff. And hooray for good visit with friend! Edited December 31, 2017 by AMJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 SHE TOTALLY GETS ME! . 4-1/2 hours from my house and she'd have to drive through Louisville (and Nashville, which is always a nightmare). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I had a poke bowl (pronounced "po-kay", according to the label, which reminded me of Par-kay) for lunch. It was adequate -- shelf-stable concoction with hot rice (which seemed so wrong somehow). I'd keep from starving if that were all there was to eat, but I don't think I'll buy it again. I much prefer the fresh stuff. And hooray for good visit with friend! Well, just shows what a hick I really am. I had no idea that’s how you pronounced it and that it was a “thingâ€. It sure was good, though. And the restaurant was very popular. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ahem. Tennessee. (Ignore Memphis - we pretend it isn't here.) Our economy is awesome. Beautiful hiking. No weekly visits. I would love to move to Tennessee. I drove through it once 25 years ago. Lovely state. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I spent most of the day today at a wedding. Dd15's friend got married today. :svengo: The friend turned 19 earlier this month. It just seems so young!It is pretty young. But it can work!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I have never been to Tennessee. Hey, Susan! When can I come visit? :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 It is pretty young. But it can work!! It didn't work for my mom when she got married at 19. But, my father was 31 with (undiagnosed) PTSD from multiple tours in Vietnam... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4-1/2 hours from my house and she'd have to drive through Louisville (and Nashville, which is always a nightmare). Looks like Nashville has some loops, so maybe there are some possibilities of getting around some of the mess. 4.5 hours is good for dashing up there when needed, since it would likely be for overnight at least anyway, but should be pretty prohibitive of MIL just popping round every Sunday. So, Lynn lives in KY, right? What part of the state, Lynn? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 The weirdest thing about the wedding was that I didn't really know the bride or groom. The bride is dd15's friend from church youth group. They really only interacted there, so I don't know her very well. In the past, I have brought my kids along for the ride when one of my friends got married. Today I was along for the ride when my dd's friend got married. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ds is going over to College Buddy's house today. Yay, because I am in no mood to have anyone over today. Well, actually my mood is ok but my nose is not.I read this as, “my moose is ok...â€and I was wondering when you got a moose. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) So, 4-6 hours from Cincinnati then? That far and she'd come for the week all of the time. :svengo: We're thinking like 60-90 minutes so she won't randomly come by but when she plans a visit we can send her home that day. 4-1/2 hours from my house and she'd have to drive through Louisville (and Nashville, which is always a nightmare). So we can move in with you? :party: We were robbed in Nashville. Nice. I have never been to Tennessee. Hey, Susan! When can I come visit? :) Probably before we move in. It will be crowded. Edited December 31, 2017 by Slache 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I remember always getting stuck in traffic in Knoxville. Well, I was still a kid, so wasn't doing the driving. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 If it could have hit a major artery or vein or w/e, do not remove it, and call 911. I once read about a woman who fell on a knitting needle. It impaled her heart. They managed to safely remove it at the hospital. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=8071664&page=1 Which is why I stick to crochet. Although, those tiny metal crochet hooks are pretty dangerous too. Ask Dancer's leg... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I read this as, “my moose is ok...â€and I was wondering when you got a moose. My nose is a moose. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 My nose is a moose.*smooches moose nose* 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 *smooches moose nose* You stop that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 You stop that!No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Now, now, girls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Susan's gonna make us hold hands. Then she won't be able to get away. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Susan's gonna make us hold hands. Then she won't be able to get away. No. Susan likes me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I had too much peppermint bark. I need to get rid of all the sweets in my house. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Painting people is hard. They won't hold still. Paint dead people. Those should hold still... :leaving: I got married at 20. Today was actually our 13th anniversary. Well, before it turned midnight, it was. And DW had to work all.day. I'm so done with this project. The deadline was yesterday (as in, Friday), but her boss felpfully got it moved to tomorrow (as in, Sunday evening). :banghead: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) All this talk of impaling makes me think of Vlad the Impaler. Edited December 31, 2017 by KrissiK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 All this talk of impaling makes me think of Vlad the Impaler. Are you saying that the fork’s name is Vlad? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Well, just shows what a hick I really am. I had no idea that’s how you pronounced it and that it was a “thingâ€. It sure was good, though. And the restaurant was very popular. I think poke bowls are really specific though. I've had all kinds of Asian foods my whole life, living on the West Coast, and I had never heard of a poke bowl. I looked it up and it is Hawaiian. I had it for the first time last year and that was with other people, also from Seattle, also having it from the first time. I also pronounce it "pokey" as in, the hokey pokey. I guess I will have to learn the word in case I ever go to Hawaii. Also, I have never been to Hawaii because I can't imagine paying that much to still be in the same country. Also, I pronounce La Croix "La Kwah" because I thought that was how it was pronounced but apparently it is pronounced La Kroy. :blink: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Are you saying that the fork’s name is Vlad? If you want it to be. It's your fork, you get to name him/her/it/etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Vlad the Impaler came to my Sunday school class for awhile. I had a couple of gamers “attend “ via Skype. They used their gamer names. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I think poke bowls are really specific though. I've had all kinds of Asian foods my whole life, living on the West Coast, and I had never heard of a poke bowl. I looked it up and it is Hawaiian. I had it for the first time last year and that was with other people, also from Seattle, also having it from the first time. I also pronounce it "pokey" as in, the hokey pokey. I guess I will have to learn the word in case I ever go to Hawaii. Also, I have never been to Hawaii because I can't imagine paying that much to still be in the same country. Also, I pronounce La Croix "La Kwah" because I thought that was how it was pronounced but apparently it is pronounced La Kroy. :blink: I knew that it was Hawaiian. I pronounce it pokey and so do my Hawaiian friends (who live in Seattle). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I should note, however, being from the Pacific Northwest, that our "urban" population is much maligned by people from "real" cities like New York and LA for our provincialism, so maybe we are just hicks all living really close together. Jean, I am glad I'm getting the pronunciation at least from some real Hawaiian source even if they are island expats. For some reason, I thought it was Korean, maybe because the people I knew who loved it were all Korean. I love ahi poke bowls though. I need to learn to make them or it will be the end of my "no eating out" rules. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) I pronounce all the foreign place names etc in America wrong*, because I use the phonics of the language they originated from but it turns out to be Americanized, OR, alternatively, when I decide to do my best guess at how it's Americanized, it turns out that that specific one does still go by the phonics of the language it came from. *Huge exaggeration. Btw, I did teach DW, who is from Corpus, the Spanish word for 'yellow'. Me: like that place in Texas. Her: huh? Me: Amarillo. Her: that means yellow?!? (btw, I did know that that's pronounced differently in American and in Spanish, but it was just funny that it had never registered with her that there was a major city in Texas named Yellow. She had Spanish in elementary school because she lived in Corpus, and doesn't really remember any Spanish). Edited December 31, 2017 by luuknam 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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