Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'm going to put chapstick on now. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 37 minutes ago, Slache said: Goodnight. What she said. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Day 311 steps Day 183 hips Day 82 bird dog. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Good Morning! Coffee should be ready in a sec. Yay for not being in the 20s today!!! Yay for Critter's good news!!! Have any of you read Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry? Edited November 30, 2018 by Another Lynn 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Double Yay! Edited November 30, 2018 by Another Lynn 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good morning! Friday! Lynn is up and rarin' to go! I have read Jayber Crow and a couple other Wendell Berry novels. I have a bit of volunteer work to do this morning at the church, and then a couple projects to finish up and then ds13 to the Boy Scout breakfast set-up shift. Ds13 and I need haircuts but I don't think that will happen today. I suppose I should also teach the kids. Coffee! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! Friday! Lynn is up and rarin' to go! I have read Jayber Crow and a couple other Wendell Berry novels. I have a bit of volunteer work to do this morning at the church, and then a couple projects to finish up and then ds13 to the Boy Scout breakfast set-up shift. Ds13 and I need haircuts but I don't think that will happen today. I suppose I should also teach the kids. Coffee! So, Jayber Crow - lots of it I like. I few things I don't love. Do you have recommendations from the others you've read? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 We are back. It was beautiful. I was sick the entire time. I felt better the day we flew out but it was downhill from there. DD got sick for a few days too which was sad for her. Still, a sick day in the Caribbean is better than a sick day here, but I wish I wasn't sick. I'm still sick. We got in early yesterday and I was sickest yesterday. I think flying exacerbates symptoms. The island we visited was much less developed than we had anticipated. I was concerned that it would be too much like America or Disney but that wasn't an issue at all. My kids have a new appreciation for how well off we all are here which is a good thing. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: So, Jayber Crow - lots of it I like. I few things I don't love. Do you have recommendations from the others you've read? The only one I really remember is Hannah Coulter. I've read others, but can't remember offhand. Probably various short stories. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Hi Paige! Sorry you are sick! For some reason I thought you were in Hawaii, but no matter. Glad it was a good trip overall. I went to Jamaica when I was a teenager and mostly remember the ginormous cockroaches. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good Morning. Happy Friday! I just want it to be Sunday already. And I have a headache again. 😞 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good morning! Five and half hours. Gug. 82 days. I thought it was 81 because I forgot to change the date when we had to change the pods. So I lied to Angi yesterday. (((Angi))) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D Friday!!!! I don’t really want to be up. School today!!!! I am sorry you are sick, Paige. Especially on vacation.😩 Never read Jayber Crow. Never heard of it. I’m sorry about your headache, Junie!!! Slashie, we read aloud during lunch. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good, good morning! We are playing hookey today and running errands and then I'm going for another ride with Dh. We will get our morning time stuff done before dropping dd off at work. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I’ve never been on an island vacation. But I have been to Rio de Janeiro. Several times. One time, with my parents, we almost got mugged, but we escaped. We outsmarted the muggers. Another time we were using the bus to get around and we got on the right bus number, but going in the wrong direction. So, we had to ride the bus the entire route to get back to where we started so we could get back to our hotel. That was interesting. Especially when the bus emptied out, went back to the bus place and the driver got off to take his break. My friend and I just sat there and waited till he got back on. We didn’t know what else to do. We had no idea where we were and spoke very little Portuguese. Eventually the driver got back on and we rode the route to where we had gotten on and got on the right bus. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (((Paige and dd))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I don't do read-alouds. I tried after I found out about this message board and saw how it worked for so many families, but it was never a hit here. We have a Bible story every evening and dh still reads bedtime stories to the littles. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 No, it is not called Nicaragua Falls. And it's not the Pajama Canal. Dd10 lives in a strange world. 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Junie said: I don't do read-alouds. I tried after I found out about this message board and saw how it worked for so many families, but it was never a hit here. We have a Bible story every evening and dh still reads bedtime stories to the littles. The majority of our content comes from read alouds. Right now we have Eagermeier's Bible, random poetry, Apologia and biographies. I don't eat breakfast and I eat lunch 2 hours before them so the timing works out, otherwise I don't know what I'd do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Junie said: I don't do read-alouds. I tried after I found out about this message board and saw how it worked for so many families, but it was never a hit here. We have a Bible story every evening and dh still reads bedtime stories to the littles. 10 minutes ago, Junie said: No, it is not called Nicaragua Falls. And it's not the Pajama Canal. Dd10 lives in a strange world. Looking at these two posts together is interesting. Maybe I need to figure out a way to try again. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Junie said: Looking at these two posts together is interesting. Maybe I need to figure out a way to try again. Audiobooks. Eventually I'll get Playster which is like Spotify for books. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 33 minutes ago, Slache said: Audiobooks. Eventually I'll get Playster which is like Spotify for books. I was actually looking to get the audiobooks for the Apologia books and maybe SOTW. We can listen to them in the van. I didn't do it before now because I have some children who are very sensitive and it would have been too much for them until recently. My babies are growing up! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 9 hours ago, Slache said: Apparently I posted something about Alex in Critter's accountability thread. Oops. Alex can jump in the accountability thread any time he wants. The cutie-pie! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Morning. I'm after 5K words today to finish out NaNoWriMo with 120K. Whew! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Junie said: I was actually looking to get the audiobooks for the Apologia books and maybe SOTW. We can listen to them in the van. I didn't do it before now because I have some children who are very sensitive and it would have been too much for them until recently. My babies are growing up! SOTW on CD is really the only way we did it. When I tried to make it "school" we didn't stick with it. 6 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: Alex can jump in the accountability thread any time he wants. The cutie-pie! Alex probably needs some accountability. 😂 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 25 minutes ago, Junie said: I was actually looking to get the audiobooks for the Apologia books and maybe SOTW. We can listen to them in the van. I didn't do it before now because I have some children who are very sensitive and it would have been too much for them until recently. My babies are growing up! I don't mean to be negative because I have really enjoyed the Apologia books, but I'm glad I only paid $15 each (used) and don't think I would want to listen to them. Now I'm looking and they're $17. That's not overwhelming if you don't love them. I think they were $45 when they first came out. I stand by my original statement but I like $17 much more than $45. 3 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Alex probably needs some accountability. 😂 Svengo. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Slache said: I don't mean to be negative because I have really enjoyed the Apologia books, but I'm glad I only paid $15 each (used) and don't think I would want to listen to them. Now I'm looking and they're $17. That's not overwhelming if you don't love them. I think they were $45 when they first came out. I stand by my original statement but I like $17 much more than $45. Svengo. Where are you seeing these prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, Junie said: Where are you seeing these prices? The MP3 is $17. If your car is new enough it will play mp3s and if it's not you can burn it to a CD. I believe that when the CDs first came out they were $45 and the mp3s were not available but I really wasn't too concerned so I could be very wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, Slache said: The MP3 is $17. If your car is new enough it will play mp3s and if it's not you can burn it to a CD. I believe that when the CDs first came out they were $45 and the mp3s were not available but I really wasn't too concerned so I could be very wrong. Note to self: ask dh if any of these options will play on the van's cd player. I know there are some cds that we have had trouble playing, but it was a while ago so I don't remember why they wouldn't play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I.M. Grumpy. My head hurts and everyone is bothering me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Junie needs to be airlifted to the island. Stat! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Junie needs to be airlifted to the island. Stat! I should think so!! Rocco, fire up the chopper. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Send Sven and Helga along for theraputic massage and warm, soothing drinks! Edited November 30, 2018 by Susan in TN 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I've finished the hot cocoa gift jars. Not quite ready for Cracker Barrel, but close enough. They will be part of a silent auction at the Boy Scout breakfast tomorrow. Next up is the Advent Calendar. I think I have all the components, but have to figure out how to get it all put together. The birds have been emptying all three birdfeeders every 3-4 days. Hungry little buggers. I'm ready for the rain to be done, but we have two more days of it. At least it's warm! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) *BAM* *BAM* *BAM* *BAM* "Owe. mine. ed." Well, what exactly were you expecting? It's a Bamooya! Edited November 30, 2018 by Slache 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Junie said: I.M. Grumpy. My head hurts and everyone is bothering me. Junie, I hit the wrong like. Stupid fat fingers. I hope you get your nap and your headache goes away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'm eating lunch and then going to take a quick nap before taking all of the kids to the doctor for shots. They didn't believe me when I told them I was dreading it more than they were. There should be such a thing as a medical liaison to take kids to doctors appointments and such. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Or housecalls! My life would be so much simpler if doctors made housecalls! Ok. I finished lunch. Time for a nap. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 EdPo: We are doing art. We're using Artistic Pursuits. I am so glad I bought the kits. Now I don't have to collect all the supplies. Well, I didn't buy the kits, my charter did. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Junie said: I'm eating lunch and then going to take a quick nap before taking all of the kids to the doctor for shots. They didn't believe me when I told them I was dreading it more than they were. There should be such a thing as a medical liaison to take kids to doctors appointments and such. Oh, I completely understand. That's why we haven't gotten our flu shots yet. Although after last week, I'm thinking it might be a moot point. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 We are listening to Christmas music. I love Christmas music. I guess I should make lunch. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'm awake. My head feels a lot better. I still have a headache and I'm still grumpy, but I can probably drive to town without crying. Two kids are getting flu shots because when I took them a few months ago, the power at the doctor's office had gone out overnight and they had to throw out all of their vaccines. Wow. Two kids are getting the HPV vaccine. Two of their great-grandmothers died of cervical cancer. I don't want to take any chances. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, KrissiK said: EdPo: We are doing art. We're using Artistic Pursuits. I am so glad I bought the kits. Now I don't have to collect all the supplies. Well, I didn't buy the kits, my charter did. Yes! This was my most expensive purchase, but so worth it. I plan to buy the appropriate science kits when they're older, too. I've heard people say that buying Sonlight, despite the ridiculous cost, was one of the best things they've ever done. Having it all on hand, ready to go, not stressing about whether or not they have the right materials at the right time. I don't want to use Sonlight, but the concept stuck with me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 We're back! We had lunch out and it was so nice to have a relaxing day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Hi. It's Friday. We're having spaghetti and meatballs and watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas. This week's menu: Beef stroganoff Breakfast casserole (for dinner) Etouffee Greek salad for lunch 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Shepherd's pie is in the oven. I had some coffee and a snack to fight off the hangry-grumpies. It helped. Still haven't gotten to the Advent calendar. I think some Christmas music might help! 🎄 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Dh flies home tonight! It’s been a long week with him traveling for work. I am glad that’s not our FT reality anymore. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 minute ago, prairiewindmomma said: Dh flies home tonight! It’s been a long week with him traveling for work. I am glad that’s not our FT reality anymore. Totally! Living in reality full time would be just awful. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Shepherd's pie is in the oven. I had some coffee and a snack to fight off the hangry-grumpies. It helped. Still haven't gotten to the Advent calendar. I think some Christmas music might help! 🎄 Oooh, shepherd’s pie sounds good. I may have to make that some time, I’m having COFFEE!!!!~D too! Edited November 30, 2018 by KrissiK 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 120K. Most I have ever written in 30 days. One full first draft, and about a third of a second. My week continues to be interesting. I alternate between euphoria and absolute terror, but it's a good kind of scared. Like an exciting rollercoaster. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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