Tsuga Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Some friends of mine were attacked by a tapir. The story was horrible. Dad was in the jungle without his machete when he was attacked. He was in his pajamas and barefoot. Mom couldn't find the machete but ran out and they beat him off with a flashlight but he chased them home and got into their house. They have four children 7 and under. The kids are okay but mom and dad are beat up really really badly from getting it out of the house and the attack in the jungle. It was hard to read. They need medical attention, but it's a 3 days walk to the doctor. They're missionaries in Brazil, but she was my maid of honor. I will never see her again, but thanks to technology they email us regularly from the middle of absolutely nowhere. They eat very strange things. Oh my god! So sorry. I never realized tapirs were violent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 New YouTube put up (which is what pulls me over to the computer and thus the ITT thread) The dishwasher is emptied! (Look at that - one thing got done!) Started filling the dishwasher. Recycling taken out though there was so much I really need to take more out. Newspaper brought in Ds took all the dirty clothes from the hamper down for me and scolded me for not sorting correctly. A bit more laundry folded but it hurts my back to stand and do that so I am not as motivated to this for very long. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Tex was here. I thought I was Jean's bestie. I am so sorry to hear of everyone's friends' truly tragic problems. We are very fortunate here. I was going to say something but then someone sat next to me and jabbered in my ear about some stuff, and now it is gone. Edited May 21, 2016 by texasmama 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Oh! What I was going to say is that the last Ellie was seen was heading to Chico's for a black skirt. It really should not take days to find this, though. They have salespeople to help. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Bunk bed's here. John knew immediately what it was. Minnie and Mickey are sitting on the boxes. The Mouses appear to be more excited than the kids. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Tex was here. I thought I was Jean's bestie. I am so sorry to hear of everyone's friends' truly tragic problems. We are very fortunate here. I was going to say something but then someone sat next to me and jabbered in my ear about some stuff, and now it is gone. Well, off to the grocery store with ds12 now. He lives for that stuff. I can multi-task besties too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Jean is awesome! We are off to the Old Lady Party (monthly birthday party for residents of a nursing home) and then the library. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I need gift ideas for Mooies. She's extremely girly and not good at anything except being adorable. She likes high quality things like silk, velvet, diamonds, expensive chocolate and Van Gogh. Her favorite things are her playsilk, velvet Minnie, and picture books. Eta: We actually got her a velvety bedspread because she's always petting Minnie. Eta2: And she doesn't like animals because she's a psychopath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Slache - you owe me. . . something. I got the dishwasher loaded. I got the laundry folded (though I really had to force myself at the end because it hurts to stand and do that.) Talked to my 90 year old mom and had a discussion on politics and heard all the dirt on my sisters (not really dirt - just news). Got laundry put away in bits and pieces Wandered into the kitchen and realized that I hadn't started the dishwasher yet so I did that. Anything else? No dinner planned or put in the crockpot yet. No dirty laundry sorted and put in the washer yet. But I'm tired. And achey. And hungry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Slache - you owe me. . . something. I got the dishwasher loaded. I got the laundry folded (though I really had to force myself at the end because it hurts to stand and do that.) Talked to my 90 year old mom and had a discussion on politics and heard all the dirt on my sisters (not really dirt - just news). Got laundry put away in bits and pieces Wandered into the kitchen and realized that I hadn't started the dishwasher yet so I did that. Anything else? No dinner planned or put in the crockpot yet. No dirty laundry sorted and put in the washer yet. But I'm tired. And achey. And hungry. How about a big wet smooch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 How about a big wet smooch? Sorry, but ewww. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm leaving! Good-bye! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm leaving! Good-bye! Don't leave us! :crying: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Don't leave. We'll be better. We promise*! *(fingers crossed behind my back) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I don't understand what we did to piss Krissi off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nobody has gift ideas for my very strange child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 School is still not completely done. I think I may call it quits though. We just need to do some of the literature guide. I will do it next week. :) I'm not even a quarter of the way packed. The vehicle needs cleaned out. There is more laundry to do, ugh. Ds20 went to buy himself an air mattress earlier. They should be leaving the high school soon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I need gift ideas for Mooies. She's extremely girly and not good at anything except being adorable. She likes high quality things like silk, velvet, diamonds, expensive chocolate and Van Gogh. Her favorite things are her playsilk, velvet Minnie, and picture books. Eta: We actually got her a velvety bedspread because she's always petting Minnie. Eta2: And she doesn't like animals because she's a psychopath. Ok I'll multi-task in answering this for you. First things first: Minnie is a mouse. Mouse = animal. Mooies is not a psychopath. Gift ideas: No one can have too many books. How about a book about Olivia the pig who loves things like silk, velvet, diamonds, expensive chocolate and Van Gogh? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nobody has gift ideas for my very strange child. What about a princess dress up? When you said she doesn't like animals, do you mean she doesn't like stuffed animals? What about a very soft baby doll? She might really like that after you have yours! (Several of my kids were known to "nurse" their baby or stuffed animal next to me while I nursed mine. So sweet!) Would she like a special coloring book or coloring supplies? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Also, do you have the Van Gogh board book? I love the artist board books. There's a Monet too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I've never heard of Olivia. I shall Google. I like the dress up idea. There should be stuffs on sale right now too. I didn't know there were artist board books. I imagine many babies would like that. I think we need them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Masters-Boxed-Julie-Merberg/dp/081185518X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446842978&sr=8-1&keywords=van+gogh+board+book OOoooooo, the boxed set is less than $12. Great gift! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Chicken adobo is now in the crockpot. Because I am awesome. And ds helped me. I have to leave in an hour to see a man about an amp. I really don't want to. But. . . mom of teenage boy. A nice mom of a teenage boy who will drive him a whole hour away to see a man about an amp. (But who still complains about it to her ITT peeps.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yay for a plan for supper, Jean! You are a good mom. And ds helped you get supper started. He's a good son. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Dh took everyone with him to pick up oldest at school. They are grabbing fast food and then going to see a movie. They are supposed to bring me home buttered popcorn! :001_tt1: I might bake something while they are gone. :svengo: (I know that would be quite the shock. Don't tell anyone.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Masters-Boxed-Julie-Merberg/dp/081185518X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446842978&sr=8-1&keywords=van+gogh+board+book OOoooooo, the boxed set is less than $12. Great gift! Oh! Oh! We only have 62 cents in our account! I want them now! She loves mini books! I'm supposed to figure out something my dad can get now, but apparently we're ordering these in a week too. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 First round of cupcakes are in the oven. The recipe only makes 24, but our oven is small. I just looked up chicken adobo. It sounds yummy! I'd like to try it sometime. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Ack. What do I do? Ds and I have to leave in 3 minutes to see the man about an amp. Dd wants to go with us. She is babysitting two doors down. She was supposed to get off around 1:45 and then wanted to leave with us at 2 pm. She isn't home yet. I have no problem leaving her home if she wants to stay home but don't want to really abandon her either when she wants to go. Grrr. Flakey neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Bummer! Give neighbors until 5 after and then tell dd sorry. Dontcha hate it when others mess up things for our kids?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Bring the kids? Joking. Of course you can't. That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I've never heard of Olivia. I shall Google. I like the dress up idea. There should be stuffs on sale right now too. I didn't know there were artist board books. I imagine many babies would like that. I think we need them. One of my girls' favorite gifts was fabric - big remnants from the fabric store or even from the local thrift store (window curtains, etc.) As they got older, they began to use it for sewing projects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Slache - you owe me. . . something. I got the dishwasher loaded. I got the laundry folded (though I really had to force myself at the end because it hurts to stand and do that.) Talked to my 90 year old mom and had a discussion on politics and heard all the dirt on my sisters (not really dirt - just news). Got laundry put away in bits and pieces Wandered into the kitchen and realized that I hadn't started the dishwasher yet so I did that. Anything else? No dinner planned or put in the crockpot yet. No dirty laundry sorted and put in the washer yet. But I'm tired. And achey. And hungry. I knew you could do it! () 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 For Mooies: I second the dress-up idea. When DD was little, Nana went the thrift stores and 1) found a fabric lined laundry basket and 2) filled it with all sorts of dressy dresses, gloves, boas, and fake jewelry. (She also filled a separate hat box with crazy hats.) That was a well-loved gift that wasn't retired until this past spring. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Bring the kids? Joking. Of course you can't. That sucks. I support this idea. For Mooies: I second the dress-up idea. When DD was little, Nana went the thrift stores and 1) found a fabric lined laundry basket and 2) filled it with all sorts of dressy dresses, gloves, boas, and fake jewelry. (She also filled a separate hat box with crazy hats.) That was a well-loved gift that wasn't retired until this past spring. I love this. We can't pull it off today, but that would look great under the tree. ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm leaving! Good-bye! Noooooooooo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nobody has gift ideas for my very strange child. Girls are hard for me. That is why God gave me boys. He knows I would have traumatized a little girl:-) I vote for a tiara and high heels. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Dh took everyone with him to pick up oldest at school. They are grabbing fast food and then going to see a movie. They are supposed to bring me home buttered popcorn! :001_tt1: I might bake something while they are gone. :svengo: (I know that would be quite the shock. Don't tell anyone.) Your secret is safe with me;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I get to go on a date with dh tonight! Yay us! Boys are going to a friends house for dinner and fun. I think I am going to yank out the black heels... This is like a holiday:-) And I don't have to cook dinner... (Insert hula dancing icon) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I get to go on a date with dh tonight! Yay us! Boys are going to a friends house for dinner and fun. I think I am going to yank out the black heels... This is like a holiday:-) And I don't have to cook dinner... (Insert hula dancing icon) You go girl! :cheers2: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Cupcakes are done! Even better, I don't have to frost them because they have a cream cheese filling. Yummy! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 ::hitchhiking to Lynn's:: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Another bestie. Awwww:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 You go girl! :cheers2: :cheers2: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The van is as clean as it is going to get. I don't care if we do have an extra parent riding with us. Done. The buses got a police escort out of the county. And people standing along the road clapping and waving. When I told dh, he said he could cry that he has had to hold back two or three times already. Awwww! I had no idea! What a sweet man I married! I am mostly packed I think. I have to set an alarm for 4:45 a.m. Lynn, I may need a wake-up call. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I just realized that I have NO PANTS to wear tomorrow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Tapir update. Apparently it attacked someone else and it was killed. Everyone was okay. All injured got a boat ride to town. I was behind in information, but I'm all caught up now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 THIS HAS BEEN EXHAUSTING AND I WASN'T EVEN THERE! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Tex was here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 ::hitchhiking to Lynn's:: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 ::hitchhiking to Lynn's:: That's pretty accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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