congrats to tk she got the 2000 post hello tk

busy place here this morning

ah hum kitty if they made coupons for remote controls and power tools we would use them:rolleyes:

I hope everyones sat is going well thank you sandy about info on renee, i feel so bad for her this mf had it all planned out and she was so worried about him when he was sick, what an AH, hope it comes back in tenfold on him, sandy where abouts is she in arkansas deb and I are planning a trip to see debs mom this summer, gonna take the train


everyone else peace

I think she lives in North West Arkansas according to a post from her. I am not sure the exact town. I'll ask her for you.

What did I win? Huh? Huh? LOL.

Sandy thank you for keeping us updated on Renee. I am glad she made back to her parents. Let her know that I am thinking of her and praying for her and her kids.

Sandy, thanks for the update on renee.

Frank, Glad the test went ok

Vonn, Sorry to hear about your news. :hug:

Kay, Glad to hear they found the little kid alive and well. That's always good news.

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Hi all :) Woke up late today, lol. Cleaned up my living room yesterday. It's great to be accomplishing something these days that make me feel better. :)

Thumb's better, LOL. Probably was just a strain.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Hey Jenn ...

well, you've known me for almost a year :Crazy 2:.. I lead a very crazy life ... btw- how are you adjusting to your new freedom???

Adjusting slowly to the new freedom, LOL. Can't wait to get started with my new exercise class and the seminar coming up.

Trying to figure out sometimes where to go from here, but it's great to see my home slowly coming together. LOL, my creative mind is starting to get back into gear too. :)

Oh, I love some of the new toys from the update. :)

excuse me for being slow what new toys?,sorry, I have not noticed too many differences

i can explain this

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just cant explain my confusion

fin you want some anyone else
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i am getting better at this photobucket thingy

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for the ladies

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ya goof, Frank!!

the storms just went by .. north of me and south of me ... guess there's a reason that I made it thru them untouched ... Someone's got some biggie plans for me, I reckon!! :)

Oh Frank, you big flirt. Trying to woo us ladies with that beautiful bouquet. LOL.

Vonn - Glad the storms missed you. You have too much to do to deal with that going on too!

yes i am and I also am glad they missed you, they are popping up all over down here and headed your way vonn

hi, dudes and dudettes !!

busy, busy, busy here at the farm in the jungle !

that tropical storm 'Arthur' knocked down like, a TON of mangoes, and we've been making jam, chutney, pies, stewed mangoes, hot habanero mango preserves, lol...

we actually ran OUT of jars, so... Monday will be a long day, renewing our "Visitor's Visa" in the capitol, and going over to the Mennonite community for more canning supplies.

and we need more fencing, to protect our baby dragonfruit plants ("Pitaya") which we are going to try growing... and hope our ducks and chickens don't eat them.

Dragonfruit looks sort of like a cactus, and the fruit tastes like an AMAZING cross between a strawberry and a watermelon....... it's sheer HEAVEN.

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pink-fleshed dragonfruit

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white-fleshed dragonfruit

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a dragonfruit plant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitaya

and, we're going to meet in person some folks we only know from Belize message boards, so THAT is exciting, we're going to "do lunch"

lol, how fun is THAT ?!?!

also pleased to report I got my notification from my former county election officials in California, so I will be able to VOTE in the upcoming US presidential race !!

:D

Wow, that fruit looks absolutely scrumptious.

What lovely photos.

Thanks for sharing.

I juice every morning. I can only imagine what juicing that fruit would taste like.
My husband would go out of his mind.

This morning I juiced fresh pineapple, orange and blueberries.

He said it was divine.

CayoKay - I love hearing your stories from Belize. Your place is so beautiful.

Oh my goodness this afternoon was a nightmare with the storms. At one point the warnings started popping up here in Lasalle county and I had to get Jim up just in case. The funnel or whatever was seen just west of us and headed our way. The good news is they gave us 20 minutes to prepare. Then, just when I thought things were settling a tornado hit the ground running for my brothers house, my cousins house and Chris's fraternity brothers house. They are estimating the tornado traveled 25 miles. My brother lives in Peotone and my cousin in Frankfort, the fraternity brother in Wilmington. WOW! They are all ok thank goodness. No deaths or serious injuries to report but lots of houses ruined. Please keep the people of all these towns in your thoughts.

I did manage to get a call into Renee and she sounded good. The air isn't installed yet in her mom's new house so she was baking in the 85 degree Arkansas weather. She is planning to go to court on her own Monday so the kids wont have to witness anything. She is pretty much done with her husband after all he has done to her. I'll update after 4pm central time Monday on how things went.

we didnt have any sirens my moms house did not far away, glad all are ok with you sandy it was an interesting storm system, glad you all are ok

since mi esposo is from Chicago, we've been watching the weather up there...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/w...,7460983.story

San, that's just crazy!

DH lived there for 20 years, and he says he's *never* seen weather like this before!

oh, and when you talk to Renee please convey my love and hugs for her and the children.

juicing rocks !! and mixed juices is the best thing on earth.

we squeeze fresh OJ every morning (in season), from our 4 trees.

we're also growing plantains, limes, papaya, melons, and bananas.

alas, blueberries can't survive here 'cause it's too warm.

but pitaya... I never thought of juicing them... half the fun is just dipping in with a spoon.

your eyes practically ROLL back in your head with pleasure, LOL !!

:winky:

naw, I just *show* the pretty parts...

most of it's still pretty rough brush... and not planted yet... as we've only been at it two years.

plus, until we fenced off two acres for the goats, they were EATING the landscaping, lol!

but in about a decade, I'll have everything the way I want it, and my ferns, orchids, palms, jasmine, bougainvillea, and ti plants will all be mature and gorgeous.

Here is a slide show of the storms that went through the suburbs here. The 12th picture is the tornado in it's glory ripping through Peotone where my brother lived. He said it was about five miles from him though thank goodness. It was a nasty nasty tornado.

Chicago Tornado Slideshow

Sandy,

That slide show was amazing. You were just saying you didn't want to move to Oklahoma because of tornadoes. I guess it doesn't matter where we live anymore. They are everywhere.

I glad everyone is safe.

No kidding Becky! This is really not the norm here. We even had a warning and I got Jim up. We never get tornados where I am. Freaky for sure! But I think you still have us beat on tornado massiveness. lol

wowza, Sandy ... we had lines of storms go thru here last night ...but not like you got! it's been raining since about 6am this morning ..

**UPDATE**

have been studying for a quiz, then have to write a paper (3 pages) ... I procrastinated yesterday and tried to get stuff boxed up and organized without pooping out dealing with the heat .. the heat won!

cooler today ... now I can be productive!

Sandy - I'm glad that everyone is OK.

Vonn - I hope it stays cool enough today so that you can get things done.

No updates here. I am hoping the fatigue that I have been experiencing subsides and I can get things done. I talked to DBF last night. He is so cute. He's all proud of himself for the work that he has done in the dining room. LOL. He was telling me how much I was going to love it now that everything is unmasked, vertical blinds are back up, etc. So, I am hoping to go over today and help boost his ego. Keeps for a happy relationship. LOL

I hope everyone has a great day and the weather is good to you all.

good morning everyone

vonn glad they were not as bad as they were down here

sandy glad you two and your bro are ok, the big ones kept going a wee bit east of us or a wee bit west, deb and I had the radar on the computers working full time yesterday

morning Becky hope you are feeling well

T thats cool, and thats very nice of you, hope the fatigue thingy goes away soon:hug:

everyone else make some java and enjoy the day for all its worth



peace

Hey everyone! It's going to be a scorcher today so everyone be safe and stay cool. Jim and I have to go out to my cousins house but not until about 3pm. We are supposed to get more storms today but isolated. Watch, they will start when we leave. lol

I finished my laundry last night. Wow, it was piled up. lol

holy guacamole, Sandy!!

It's supposed to be between 98-100 degrees here today. I can't even go to the mailbox without getting dizzy and weak.

Kevin said he was going to try and fry an egg on the street!! :p

Everyone be careful in this heat - it will zap you before you know what happened.

Hey that's our forecast today! LOL. And, don't laugh, it feels kind of humid out. We are supposed to have 23% humidity. Believe it or not, you can tell the difference when the humidity goes from 8% to 23%.

Hi all :) Weird weather all around for us. I can't remember the last time it was this hot so early. :eek: Glad everyone's ok so far.

I think today's going to be a lazy day for me, lol. Don't think we have anything planned, at least it's not on our white board that lists appointments and stuff. ;)

Take care all. :grouphug:

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totally agree on this weather we just had a real nasty one go over us and it is gonna get worse here, we have hail again

everyone be safe i got into my jeans and have my keys and wallet on me and cell is charging


peace

It's about to get bad here now. It is really dark.

it's all below me .. .whew!!

everyone put your Herman Munster shoes on and stay on the ground!!

not suppose to get dastarly hot here (thank God!) ... with all the boxes - there's no room for any cool air to flow ... but, it cool out, hazy .. bit of a breeze!! suppose to get some whoppers later tonight!

everyone be careful, sandy be careful going where ever it was you mention sorry lack of oxygen:Bang-Head:

looks like we have a bit of a window here so we are relaxed for the time being here


peace

it's all missing me ... whew ... all south of me!!

took my quiz ... gosh-darnit ... I hate multiple choice ... the best I'll get on the quiz will be a 75 ... oh, well - good thing participation and homework points help!

onto writing my paper and working on the homework! later ... see ya over in games later .. or if you want to chat ..

my L elbow is killing me ..and goes up into my shoulder ... it's just this MS-thang ... can't lean on it, lay on it ... etc .. you never know how much you use something until it hurts!! wah!! LOL ... I'll be fine ... I can still quilt and paint (I'm RIGHT-handed!)

I know this is easier said than done Vonn, try to take it easy on yourself, I know you cant but try anyway, please... will Ice help ease the discomfort?:hug::hug::hug::hug:

Ummm, Vonn, I just looked at the radars and MI is about to get hit. The whole west side is covered.

lol deb and i just looked and i told deb i got to mess vonn she has a cluster coming right at her

good luck Michigan :yikes:

Sandy ... everything went diagonally from Chicago towards Detroit... and there's another line coming up from Iowa thru LaCrosse, Wisconsin - and if that keeps coming Northeasterly - it's heading right for me!! yow-za!!

but that big one did go south of me (Fond du Lac now has flash flood warnings) ..

okay - back to my paper! LOL