Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Lazy day planned. Kids have physically done lots this week and are tired. I might yoga or tai chi. Lots of learning games planned instead of a full school day and we'll probably watch some Jelly Telly. I highly recommend that if you're a Christian mom of littles. I have .8 pounds to lose before I get the 10 pounds badge. Festina lente my butt. Literally. They get here Tuesday. I hear Jumanji music just thinking about it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egao_gakari Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Huh. Back in February/March, when I began planning out the 2018-19 school year, I made a spreadsheet comparing prices across Amazon, Rainbow, and "other" (usually the publisher of each curriculum), but didn't purchase anything. Just went back through to make an Amazon wishlist to keep an eye on during Prime Day and guess what. Across the board, everything I listed is now $3-4 more on Amazon than it was when I made the spreadsheet in February. Those cads sure know their market trends. 2 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Good morning! Friday! I am on my way out the door with 3 of the kids who are going canoeing with the church youth group and then spending some time at the library looking at literature books. Have a good day! Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Good Morning!! COFFEE!!~D Friday!! DD1comes home from camp today. I really hope I don’t forget to pick her up from church. Someone remind me to leave at 11:15 go go pick her up. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Good morning! Getting up in a bit! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Good Morning!! COFFEE!!~D Friday!! DD1comes home from camp today. I really hope I don’t forget to pick her up from church. Someone remind me to leave at 11:15 go go pick her up. That would be 11:15 my time. Not Junie’s time.? 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 49 minutes ago, Slache said: Lazy day planned. Kids have physically done lots this week and are tired. I might yoga or tai chi. I found these exercise videos on Amazon Prime Video we’ve been doing. They are hilarious. Well, I should say, we are hilarious doing them. They say they are Christian, and whether they truly are, I cannot say because I can’t understand the words to the music (it’s hip-hop? Maybe? I have no idea), but one of the moves is called “going to church”,;so whatever. Anyhow, my 15 year old DS loves them, so that should tell you something. It certainly gets us moving, though. They’re called “Shazzy”. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 40 minutes ago, egao_gakari said: Huh. Back in February/March, when I began planning out the 2018-19 school year, I made a spreadsheet comparing prices across Amazon, Rainbow, and "other" (usually the publisher of each curriculum), but didn't purchase anything. Just went back through to make an Amazon wishlist to keep an eye on during Prime Day and guess what. Across the board, everything I listed is now $3-4 more on Amazon than it was when I made the spreadsheet in February. Those cads sure know their market trends. Yep, that’s what they do. I try not to pay too close attention to things like that. It just makes me mad. I don’t want to comparison shop too much all over the Internet because i don’t want my credit card info at too many places, so I buy most things at Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 44 minutes ago, egao_gakari said: Huh. Back in February/March, when I began planning out the 2018-19 school year, I made a spreadsheet comparing prices across Amazon, Rainbow, and "other" (usually the publisher of each curriculum), but didn't purchase anything. Just went back through to make an Amazon wishlist to keep an eye on during Prime Day and guess what. Across the board, everything I listed is now $3-4 more on Amazon than it was when I made the spreadsheet in February. Those cads sure know their market trends. That, or they're raising prices before Prime Day? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I did not want to get out of bed today. I wanted to stay under the covers and hide. It's so hot outside that the air conditioner is running constantly. The light even gets through the blackout curtains and makes me miserable. I have to somehow reduce my first chapter by four whole pages, and cover more territory at the same time. I suck as a writer and I ought to quit, but I won't because I can't give up on this story. It's too good to quit. But boy, I wish the writing gods would descend with an epiphany right now because I have a whole two pages double spaced of information that needs to get into the chapter that I'm supposed to cut. Mothers don't let your children grow up to be writers... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Critterfixer said: I have to get up. I do not want to get up. Did not sleep great, and my stomach is still in rebellion. But I have chores, school, and writing even if that's all I do. ((Critter)) I hope you feel better as the day progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 55 minutes ago, egao_gakari said: Huh. Back in February/March, when I began planning out the 2018-19 school year, I made a spreadsheet comparing prices across Amazon, Rainbow, and "other" (usually the publisher of each curriculum), but didn't purchase anything. Just went back through to make an Amazon wishlist to keep an eye on during Prime Day and guess what. Across the board, everything I listed is now $3-4 more on Amazon than it was when I made the spreadsheet in February. Those cads sure know their market trends. Check Christian Book, too. I often buy from there because we school year around so my orders are smaller and I can get free shipping on orders of $35 instead of $50. My last order was Strayer Upton, Fix-It and a Christian Liberty Press Nature Reader totalling $1.50 less than RR with free shipping. The order was too small to get free shipping at RR and will take less than 3 years to get here like all of my RR orders. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Me too. It sort of stinks in here. What with the need to clean a few things, an unhappy gut, and the smoke coming out my ears right now, it's not a pleasant day to be me! But things will sort themselves out if I just find a way to relax and let the fixes come. Going to try converting some of the difficult pages into poetry format, and see what happens. That sometimes helps, because the pressure is off. ETA: I forgot to quote Krissi. Thanks for commiserating. I'm a flat pill this morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Good morning. I promised dd chick fil A today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Ok ladies, we're doing Geography this year and I need some literature ideas, we have some audio books and regular books. Does it even really matter what we read when doing geography? All I can think of right now is Heart of Darkness for the older one in and around the time we're going through Africa. I'm also just thinking of finishing the Abeka Themes in Literature book we started last year and adding one or two novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 40 minutes ago, mama25angels said: Ok ladies, we're doing Geography this year and I need some literature ideas, we have some audio books and regular books. Does it even really matter what we read when doing geography? All I can think of right now is Heart of Darkness for the older one in and around the time we're going through Africa. I'm also just thinking of finishing the Abeka Themes in Literature book we started last year and adding one or two novels. Are you wanting literature ideas to count toward a high school English credit? I've been working on high school literature lists all summer. If you can give me an age/grade I can probably help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Ugh, surely there's a better book relating to Africa than Heart of Darkness...not a fan. What age? For Antarctica, you must read something about Ernest Shackleton. He's got the best true adventure story ever. “For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.” -Sir Raymond Priestly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Camp preppers sing this song, doo dah, doo dah. . . I said something to dd yesterday about being totally unprepared for next school year. She said "Duh. You're prepping for camp. You always panic at this point but nothing ever happens until after camp!" Which is true. . . 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Paige said: Ugh, surely there's a better book relating to Africa than Heart of Darkness...not a fan. What age? For Antarctica, you must read something about Ernest Shackleton. He's got the best true adventure story ever. “For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.” -Sir Raymond Priestly That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I've lost nearly 20 pounds since I last saw MIL. Will she... A) Deny the weight loss B) Say I've obviously gained weight C) Tell me it doesn't matter because I'll just gain it all back anyway 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, Slache said: I've lost nearly 20 pounds since I last saw MIL. Will she... A) Deny the weight loss B) Say I've obviously gained weight C) Tell me it doesn't matter because I'll just gain it all back anyway You need to take ignoring lessons from my cat. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I did it. I clicked “Submit order” . No turning back. actually, I just bought more math curriculum. CLE. I love their math. Ratios are our friends. I just finished helping DS with his math. “Set up problem as a proportion” it said. Why didn’t I learn this as a kid? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Slache said: I've lost nearly 20 pounds since I last saw MIL. Will she... A) Deny the weight loss B) Say I've obviously gained weight C) Tell me it doesn't matter because I'll just gain it all back anyway 1 minute ago, Jean in Newcastle said: You need to take ignoring lessons from my cat. No kidding. Just give her a dirty look and continue on with your nap. Works for my cat.? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 (((Critter))) First, it doesn't matter if you are a brilliant writer or a horrible one, you are *our* writer. Secondl, you MUST be brilliant because the story has chosen you as it's vehicle for coming to life and you have bravely accepted the challenge despite the struggle. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I'm sorry. I think I'm probably going to a drag for the next two weeks. Blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Awww, Slashie!! We’re just teasing you!! I know it’s hard for you!! But you know the truth. Don’t let her drag you down. And remember, we got your back. We love you!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: (((Critter))) First, it doesn't matter if you are a brilliant writer or a horrible one, you are *our* writer. Secondl, you MUST be brilliant because the story has chosen you as it's vehicle for coming to life and you have bravely accepted the challenge despite the struggle. Hear, hear!!! Well said, Susan!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I hit “submit order” again. this time for Old Navy. DS needed a new pair of jeans. That’s a fact. But, I ordered two new tops for me.(Insert slinking away guy).in my defense, once was $8 and the other was $12 on sale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Awww, Slashie!! We’re just teasing you!! I know it’s hard for you!! But you know the truth. Don’t let her drag you down. And remember, we got your back. We love you!! 1 minute ago, KrissiK said: I hit “submit order” again. this time for Old Navy. DS needed a new pair of jeans. That’s a fact. But, I ordered two new tops for me.(Insert slinking away guy).in my defense, once was $8 and the other was $12 on sale. Wow, I can't believe you bought jeans online! Is that something you can do for boys because they're looser or because it's another pair of what he already has? Teach me your ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Junie said: Are you wanting literature ideas to count toward a high school English credit? I've been working on high school literature lists all summer. If you can give me an age/grade I can probably help you out. 15 yo, 10th grade, I think I have the younger one covered. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, Slache said: Wow, I can't believe you bought jeans online! Is that something you can do for boys because they're looser or because it's another pair of what he already has? Teach me your ways. I always buy him ON jeans. I just buy him the same pair, different size. He hates shopping and getting him to try anythIng on is a nightmare. I have very difficult children. So, I buy him a pair, usually it fits, if it doesn’t I send it back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 14 hours ago, Slache said: Matt did not enjoy his run. Really hunny? I'm shocked. It's not so bad at 5:30 am. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Slache said: I've lost nearly 20 pounds since I last saw MIL. Will she... A) Deny the weight loss B) Say I've obviously gained weight C) Tell me it doesn't matter because I'll just gain it all back anyway Last October I heard, "Wow, you've really gained weight!" First words out of relative's mouth to me (not Hi, Hello, Good to see you!).... "It looks like you've lost weight." Weight should never come up in conversation, except perhaps to ask how many pounds of blueberries you should buy to make pie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Junie said: Are you wanting literature ideas to count toward a high school English credit? I've been working on high school literature lists all summer. If you can give me an age/grade I can probably help you out. Can I get lists for 11th and 12th grade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 26 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: It's not so bad at 5:30 am. ? Yes, he normally goes at... 4:30? He has to be at work at 6. 23 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Last October I heard, "Wow, you've really gained weight!" First words out of relative's mouth to me (not Hi, Hello, Good to see you!).... "It looks like you've lost weight." Weight should never come up in conversation, except perhaps to ask how many pounds of blueberries you should buy to make pie. Gug. No. 15 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Just sing this to her, Slwche: I sing to John when he annoys me. I should do that with everybody. I can't sing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 3 hours ago, mama25angels said: Ok ladies, we're doing Geography this year and I need some literature ideas, we have some audio books and regular books. Does it even really matter what we read when doing geography? All I can think of right now is Heart of Darkness for the older one in and around the time we're going through Africa. I'm also just thinking of finishing the Abeka Themes in Literature book we started last year and adding one or two novels. There's been a geography planning thread on either the general or the k8 board with a nice book list. I can link it later if you don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egao_gakari Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Slache said: Check Christian Book, too. I often buy from there because we school year around so my orders are smaller and I can get free shipping on orders of $35 instead of $50. My last order was Strayer Upton, Fix-It and a Christian Liberty Press Nature Reader totalling $1.50 less than RR with free shipping. The order was too small to get free shipping at RR and will take less than 3 years to get here like all of my RR orders. Hmm, is there a special trick to getting free shipping there? I just threw a bunch of things in the cart and you're right that they're mostly a bit cheaper than RR, but at the moment they're charging $16.50 shipping even though the order is over $35. Is it like, free shipping between $35 and $100 or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, egao_gakari said: Hmm, is there a special trick to getting free shipping there? I just threw a bunch of things in the cart and you're right that they're mostly a bit cheaper than RR, but at the moment they're charging $16.50 shipping even though the order is over $35. Is it like, free shipping between $35 and $100 or something? Use code HSFREE18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egao_gakari Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Just now, Slache said: Use code HSFREE18 Ooo, sweet! Thanks! Same code can be used multiple times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 minute ago, egao_gakari said: Ooo, sweet! Thanks! Same code can be used multiple times? Yes. It expires the 17th. Then I'll get another email on the 18th or 19th. Just ask me when you need a code and acknowledge that there's often a several day gap so don't wait until the last minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 How was the funeral, Jean? Did I miss that post? I need to spend the afternoon temporary hemming the curtains in the guest room. I'm not convinced we are going to be here forever, so I don't want to cut my 120" long curtains in case we relo again. I *did* get rid of my extra curtains from previous houses rather than storing them, but 120" curtains are hard to find. If we move again, I'm taking these with me. I'm going to baste stitch them as I've had mixed luck with temporary hemming tape. We have a parade of house guests coming through this summer so this is my shot to get it done (but I am procrastinating). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, myblessings4 said: Just sing this to her, Slwche: I love this song!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 10:10 AM, Junie said: American Literature Rip Van Winkle – Washington Irving Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God – Jonathan Edwards The Bay Psalm Book (selections) Verses Upon the Burning of Our House… -- Anne Bradstreet On Being Brought from Africa to America – Phyllis Wheatley The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne Of Plymouth Plantation – William Bradford The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Samuel L. Clemens The Slave Singing at Midnight – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Sifting of Peter – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Poor Richard’s Almanac (selections) – Benjamin Franklin Common Sense – Thomas Paine (excerpt) Poetry Selections – Edgar Allan Poe Moby Dick – Herman Melville Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain Pudd’nhead Wilson – Mark Twain The Ransom of Red Chief – O. Henry Spoon River Anthology (selections) – Edgar Lee Masters Poetry Selections – Robert Frost Poetry Selections – Carl Sandburg Poetry Selections – e.e. cummings The Pearl – John Steinbeck Poverty in John Steinbeck’s The Pearl (selections) Rappaccini’s Daughter – Nathaniel Hawthorne The Princess and the Brownie – Louisa May Alcott To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee Poetry Rocks: Early American Poetry Poetry Rocks: Modern American Poetry Bernice Bobs Her Hair – F. Scott Fitzgerald The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – F. Scott Fitzgerald The Most Dangerous Game The Milk Pitcher The Ambitious Guest The Catbird Seat The L1,000,000 Bank Note A Piece of Steak The Luck of Roaring Camp The Cask of Amontillado On 1/10/2018 at 10:13 AM, Junie said: British Literature The Hound of the Baskervilles – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Time Machine – H.G. Wells Emma (dvd) The Screwtape Letters (audiodrama) Beowulf Canterbury Tales – prologue plus literature guide Emma -- dvd Silas Marner (Eliot) audio drama Christmas Carol audio drama Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Carroll) Treasure Island (Stevenson) Jungle Book (Kipling) Sherlock Holmes short story mysteries (Doyle) Peter Pan (Barrie) Animal Farm (Orwell) plus lit guide Tale of Two Cities (Dickens) plus lit guide Macbeth plus literature guide plus movie The Hobbit Trilogy dvd The Lord of the Rings Trilogy dvd West Side Story (Romeo and Juliet) dvd Gnomeo and Juliet dvd Early British Poetry – Poetry Rocks Modern British Poetry – Poetry Rocks Chaucer and His World On 1/10/2018 at 10:15 AM, Junie said: World Lit (partial list -- ds17 hasn't completed this course yet) Three Musketeers – Dumas World Poetry – Poetry Rocks! Series (excerpts) The Old Testament The New Testament Julius Caesar – Shakespeare (dvd) The Happy Prince, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, The Remarkable Rocket, The Nightingale and The Rose, The Young King, The Birthday of the Infants, The Star-Child, The Fisherman and His Soul -- Oscar Wilde The Odyssey -- Homer The Illiad – Homer 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Verne The Swiss Family Robinson The Iliad The Odyssey Journey to the Center of the Earth King Solomon’s Mines On 1/10/2018 at 10:16 AM, Junie said: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends, and Myths Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen (complete works) Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales Fairy Tales of the Orient – Pearl Buck Cinderella Stories Smoky Mountain Rose Cinderella -- San Jose Gift of the Crocodile -- Sierra Cinderella’s Dress -- Willard Bubba the Cowboy Prince Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Ella’s Big Chance The Jeweled Slipper (from The Beggar in the Blanket) Cindy Ellen Cinderella -- Fowles Rough-Face Girl Cinderella Stories from Around the World -- Meister The Golden Slipper -- Pirotta Ella Enchanted Fairest Snow Queen Legends and Myths Sir Gawain – Morpurgo Merlin -- dvd Norse Mythology Redmond Myths and Mythology Myths and Legends – Horowitz Myths & Legends – Parker Fables and Riddles Aesop’s Fables -- Townsreend Anglo Saxon riddles (selections) – internet Epic Stories Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Star Wars: Episodes I-VI Pourquoi Tales How the Rooster Got His Crown Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears How Thunder and Lightning Came to Be Just So Stories Folk Tales East of the Sun, West of the Moon 12 Clever Brothers and Other Fools The Monkey’s Haircut Castles and Dragons Grandfather Tales Princesses and Peasant Boys Cavalcade of Dragons I hope this works. I found my literature posts from just after Christmas. I'm currently updating them and they're quite a mess, but this is the main part of it. These are the basics for our four years of high school literature. They don't have to read everything on the list -- I let my kids choose for the most part -- but I do want them to be exposed to a variety of authors and styles. I do have to force them to read poetry. ? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 These lists are in a clean form yet, but it's going to be several months (at least) until I'm pleased with them. I have been reading a lot of literature this summer. There are so many classic works that I've never read. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 My ITT friends!!!! Just swinging by to say hi. I'm beginning the process of researching 18/19 curriculum, ugh!!!! I was going through my old posts looking for a thread and saw that I had told you guys about my Ancestry test but never updated you all. So...a quick update for anybody who might be interested. I FOUND MY FATHER! Well....I found his family. He passed away in 1992. He was not a good man. Hell's Angel, maybe part of the mafia, etc. Depends on who you talk to. But...he was one of 10 siblings, and my FB friends list grew exponentially in a single day when I discovered them and we connected. I have many many new aunts and uncles and cousins, lol. Come to find out, my father was Italian. His mother (still living) is Sicilian, and his father was from elsewhere in Italy. So I am half Azorean Portuguese and half Italian. Don't ask me how it makes sense that I could be those ethnicities and wind up a light-skinned redhead with freckles. Who knows these things?! But anyways...I have a half brother and a half sister, too. So that's been awesome. I mentioned my Great Uncle (my mother's uncle...my maternal grandmother's youngest brother). He and I have grown an amazing bond these past few months. He has stepped into the places in my heart where my father should have been. He came to see us last week for the first time and it was amazing. I can't even really put it into words. At the end of August, I'll be flying down to FL to spend some time with him at his place and I am SO excited! The pics I'm sharing are from his trip. The little box he's holding is a gift I had made for him. Inside is a lathe-turned pen with his Navy rank and insignia engraved. So! That's what's new with me! I know I don't get to come and visit very often, but I do think of you guys! I'll be hanging around for the next couple of weeks while I make final decisions on curriculum, lol. 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Awww, SweetPea, so glad to hear from you and all that good news! Wonderful pictures! Love them!!!!!!! Thanks for checking in! Don't be a stranger! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, prairiewindmomma said: How was the funeral, Jean? Did I miss that post? This was my post. They said that it was a “celebration of life “ but really was a cocktail/networking party. Which totally fits because it was for my marketing boss. “Here’s the good, the bad, the ugly. The good: the drive into the Big City went surprisingly smoothly. I met my friend just as I reached the hoity toity club so we were able to go in together. My clothes fit the occasion just fine. It was a nice cocktail party type atmosphere with the same nice but light conversation. I was able to recognize some people from when I worked with them 25 plus years ago. I was able to eat some of the hors d’oeurves. The bad: there were no chairs set out. The ugly: after an hour or so my feet were in so much pain that I almost couldn’t stand it. I excused myself and left a bit earlier than planned. I managed to hobble back to the the parking garage where I left my car to find it locked with my car inside. The information online on hours was not the same as what was posted on the wall. Fortunately I was able to call a nice security guard who let me and my car out. There were still some cars in there when I left so he might have had a busy night.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Lesson 8 done Then we went to a farm that is a city park and I got most of my steps. Then Chick fil A Then Whole Foods Now I am supervising the board dogs across the street for the afternoon. It’s a getting things done booyah! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Trying to keep up with Autumn in the dance video I have come to realize why I was diagnosed as autistic. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 SweetPea--there are a lot of fair skinned/red headed people of Portuguese ancestry. Of my Hawaiian family/friends, well over half have red hair and freckles and pale skin even if one parent looks totally native Hawaiian. Those Portuguese genes are strong! Jean--hope your feet have recovered today & I'm glad you could get your car out! That's totally one of my fears about driving downtown! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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