KrissiK Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Chonky is a great word. It describes Goldie-cat most accurately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Question. My uncle died maybe two months ago and there's still no obituary. Am I not looking well enough or do many people not have them? Everyone who loved him is either an addict or estranged so I guess no obituary is likely. Edited September 8, 2022 by Slache 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) . Edited September 8, 2022 by Slache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Good morning! It's Thursday. That's all I've got. Coffee! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 12 hours ago, Slache said: Question. My uncle died maybe two months ago and there's still no obituary. Am I not looking well enough or do many people not have them? Everyone who loved him is either an addict or estranged so I guess no obituary is likely. I think it's usually done through the funeral home with whoever is handling arrangements for a service or whatever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Many newspapers charge to run an obituary, so if there wasn't someone who thought of it and was able to pay for it, there just might not be one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 It's a Doing All the Things Thursday at my house. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, 73349 said: Many newspapers charge to run an obituary, so if there wasn't someone who thought of it and was able to pay for it, there just might not be one. This. And it's not cheap. MIL's was a few hundred dollars. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Morning. Happy Thursday. This week is going too fast and between driving ds to and from school and mom stuff, I'm not getting things done. I slept much better last night. I bought a cooling blanket based on a recommendation here on WTM and it actually works, which helped a ton. What didn't help was rolling over quickly and practically ripping my earrings out when they rubbed on my pillow. Ouch. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Good Morning! Happy Thursday! My to-do list from last week is almost completed. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 15 hours ago, Slache said: Question. My uncle died maybe two months ago and there's still no obituary. Am I not looking well enough or do many people not have them? Everyone who loved him is either an addict or estranged so I guess no obituary is likely. You can look for the state death notice instead. It won’t say much but it is a public record of death. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 EdPo: I am waffling between cursive workbooks for Oldest. Do I want Rythm of Handwriting Cursive Book or Character Handwriting Beginning Cursive (D'nealian)? For reference, he knows how to form most letters from memory and signs his name in cursive on everything. He can read cursive, just isn't used to writing in it regularly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: EdPo: I am waffling between cursive workbooks for Oldest. Do I want Rythm of Handwriting Cursive Book or Character Handwriting Beginning Cursive (D'nealian)? For reference, he knows how to form most letters from memory and signs his name in cursive on everything. He can read cursive, just isn't used to writing in it regularly. French cursive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Slache said: French cursive. No. Not felpful! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Servant4Christ said: No. Not felpful! Actually, that's the very definition of felpful! (But it isn't helpful.) 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: No. Not felpful! I love french cursive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Isaac can now reach the button on the water cooler and emptied a 5 gallon jug into the dinning room. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Slache said: I love french cursive. Have you taught your kids to use it? It looks like it needs a calligraphy pen to do correctly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Jean in Newcastle said: Have you taught your kids to use it? It looks like it needs a calligraphy pen to do correctly. Yes, but with a regular pen. It's much prettier than American, but not as pretty as if they used the right pen. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Queen Elizabeth died. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 54 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: EdPo: I am waffling between cursive workbooks for Oldest. Do I want Rythm of Handwriting Cursive Book or Character Handwriting Beginning Cursive (D'nealian)? For reference, he knows how to form most letters from memory and signs his name in cursive on everything. He can read cursive, just isn't used to writing in it regularly. How old is he? I'm not a fan of D'nealian in general, so there's that. I do prefer cursive instruction that teaches the different strokes (forward circle, backward circle, under curve, over curve, etc.), and the dc practice those strokes before learning the letters that use them. Zaner Bloser is like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Slache said: French cursive. 2 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: No. Not felpful! 2 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Actually, that's the very definition of felpful! (But it isn't helpful.) I meant helpful but autocorrect corrected to that which I use most often. 2 hours ago, Slache said: I love french cursive. Sorry, I thought you were being a smarty pants (not serious) by suggesting french cursive. 1 hour ago, Ellie said: How old is he? I'm not a fan of D'nealian in general, so there's that. I do prefer cursive instruction that teaches the different strokes (forward circle, backward circle, under curve, over curve, etc.), and the dc practice those strokes before learning the letters that use them. Zaner Bloser is like that. Almost 12. He already knows how to form all letters in dnealian so I'm not planning on changing styles on him. Edited September 8, 2022 by Servant4Christ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 French cursive is beautiful and closer to what we used than what's used today. More importantly, I find the flow of the hand more natural and therefore it's easier to write for long periods of time. My kids often use cursive instead of manuscript for their free time writing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Sitting at the orthodontist. Both of the younger girls are getting braces. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Slache said: I love french cursive. I love French food. Especially desserts. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 The scoutmaster made the mistake of including me in the email thread discussing district council issues around ds17's eagle project and request for an extension. I have not yet come to the point of going all mamma bear on them, but it's getting close. (It wasn't really a mistake, but they may regret it in time.) 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 In other news, dd19 had a story published in the school's first student literary journal. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: Almost 12. He already knows how to form all letters in dnealian so I'm not planning on changing styles on him. I thought you said you wanted cursive? The D'Nelian cursive is not much different from other hands, so you wouldn't be "changing styles on him." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 11 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: EdPo: I am waffling between cursive workbooks for Oldest. Do I want Rythm of Handwriting Cursive Book or Character Handwriting Beginning Cursive (D'nealian)? For reference, he knows how to form most letters from memory and signs his name in cursive on everything. He can read cursive, just isn't used to writing in it regularly. We did Rhythm of Handwriting. Probably should get it back out for ds10. Always in such a hurry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Good Morning! Happy Friday! Plugging away at life... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Good morning! It's Friyay! Not so much with the sleep last night; maybe I'll get a nap later. The girls have a scout camping thing this weekend so it will be pretty quiet around here for the next couple of days. I'm planning to go to Aldi after dropping off the girls and should probably start decluttering some spaces. I may help ds17 do a college application. Coffee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Friday! Laundry! And then...WEEKEND!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Dianthus said: We did Rhythm of Handwriting. Probably should get it back out for ds10. Always in such a hurry. Does this go all the way through writing sentences or just properly forming the letters and words? Oldest already can correctly form all the letters, just doesn't have a couple of the upper case letters memorized and has to look. He needs a bit more instruction on connectors and rules for which letters don't connect (some upper case letters). After that, it's just a matter of regularly writing in cursive until it's second nature. I may just buy both because even if he doesn't actually need ROH, I'll use it with the 2 youngers later on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I made bbq sauce and the marinade for Greek roasted potatoes - a new recipe for me. I hope they turn out good. I tried to read but kept falling asleep so I'm having more coffee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 We beached. It was windy but very pleasant. I might have a little sunburn on the tops of my feet. Now we're home. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I did a massive bunny cage clean. I clean daily but we needed a fall cleaning and new mats since they ate holes in the old ones. After two hours and five wet-dry vac hose uncloggings, I am done. The bunnies are celebrating by pooping all over the clean cage. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: Does this go all the way through writing sentences or just properly forming the letters and words? Oldest already can correctly form all the letters, just doesn't have a couple of the upper case letters memorized and has to look. He needs a bit more instruction on connectors and rules for which letters don't connect (some upper case letters). After that, it's just a matter of regularly writing in cursive until it's second nature. I may just buy both because even if he doesn't actually need ROH, I'll use it with the 2 youngers later on. No sentences. I bought their font and made my own copywork sheets. Here are some pics towards the end of the book. As wordy as it gets. Had to dig through my homeschool cabinet of Doom. Edited September 10, 2022 by Dianthus 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Hi!! I am back. Happy Friday! We had park day this morning, lunch at In ‘n Out (my favorite fast food restaurant) and then a parent meeting this afternoon. Overall a decent day. Heat spell is supposed to break tomorrow. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I absolutely hate elderberry. It tastes like blueberries that hate you. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 6 hours ago, 73349 said: We beached. It was windy but very pleasant. I might have a little sunburn on the tops of my feet. Now we're home. I haven't beached in forever. My mother's family is from the OBX, so I've spent a fair bit of time on the beaches, which was apparently enough for a lifetime. Almost 30 years in California, and I only went to the beach once or twice. Here in Central Texas, it's a looong trip to a real beach, and I just haven't felt the need. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Morning, Happy Saturday. I'm enjoying my tea and breakfast then heading to the center to continue organizing. At some point, I evidently get to go grocery shopping. Dh has his catherization Monday, had a covid test yesterday and needs to quarantine all weekend so he can't go (he does 99% of the shopping) and won't be able to go until at least Thursday of next week. I suggested a pick-up order but evidently we only need a couple things, at least for now. His covid test was negative. As far as we know, none of us (except oldest dd who doesn't live here) have had covid. We don't test but haven't had symptoms either. I lost 2 pounds. I'm trying to cut out added sugar and sweets. It's been three days and it actually hasn't been that hard. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 The batteries in my scale died a month ago and I have yet to replace them. I did keto early this year and lost 20 pounds, but got hit with MAJOR fatigue that left me unable to function for three months after. I still have a ton of weight to lose. I really wish I could work out. Saturday! Leftover school! It's butt! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Good Morning! Happy Saturday! Planning to do some de-cluttering today. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!~D Saturday!! We have a mild storm system rumbling through. Supposed to drop our temps significantly. Housework and groceries today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Good morning! Krissi, do you think you'll get any rain? We have light rain here this morning. I feel a little bad for the camping scouts, but they will manage to have fun anyway. Imma help ds17 with a college application and some scout stuff and try to finish up my crocheted dishcloth. I made a scout-themed design and am going to make a few for the silent auction in December. Coffee! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! Krissi, do you think you'll get any rain? We have light rain here this morning. I feel a little bad for the camping scouts, but they will manage to have fun anyway. Imma help ds17 with a college application and some scout stuff and try to finish up my crocheted dishcloth. I made a scout-themed design and am going to make a few for the silent auction in December. Coffee! We’ve had a few sprinkles. I don’t think we will get anything measurable, though. Edited September 10, 2022 by KrissiK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I think I need a school planner... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 30 minutes ago, Slache said: I think I need a school planner... I vote for Alex to get the job. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Krissi's rain has been delivered to my house instead. Shipping and supply chain issues, ugh. Confirmed: We could, if called upon to evacuate, get out of the driveway in five minutes, with some essentials (medicine, phones and chargers, etc.). At least if it's daytime. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I think I'll make one. I have one I bought 4 years ago and I love it but I didn't use it because of the size. I tried a second time but it was still the same size. I have a little notebook from Micheals that I can recreate it in. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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