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30 janvier HiNothing much is new since yesterday. I found a picture of Jaime that I really like so I thought I would pop that on here and print it out as well. I have decided to organize my photo albums at home so I was making sure there weren't any pictures I didn't have to print. Here's Jaime -- I like this picture. I seem to be getting into black and white pictures more lately. Sometimes the pictures look better in black and white than they do in color.
I've been looking online for plane fare for Florida in March. Holy cow -- over $700.00? What happened to the cheaper fares? I thought if you booked this far in advance it would be cheaper. Gosh I hope I can get it cheaper. $700?? I'm not sure our fiances will allow that much. Nevermind, I'm absolutely SURE our finances won't allow that. Whew! I'll keep looking though. I don't give up easily. I will try different airports either out of or into...
So that's about all folks -- I'm going to do the payroll for tomorrow and some visits if I have time. Take care! 29 janvier Hi EveryoneI am sorry I haven't been here lately. I did try to update once or twice, but so much is going on in my head, that I did not know what to write. Honestly, I really cannot think of anything in my life right now that I feel is worth writing or talking about. My days have pretty much been the same...work, going home, dinner, tv, bed. Even the weekends are not much. I really should be used to the fact that this is how it is for me in the winter. I truly hate the cold and therefore my life slows down pretty much to a crawl. No sitting outside on the porch or in the yard. And I try to get all my errands done on my lunch hour so I won't have to go back into the cold once I get home. Sitting here right now, my toes are cold. And I have big issues with my horomones (sorry guys). Why is it that when I truly need a hot flash (like walking to my car from work across the parking lot) they are absent. But when I am cuddled under the afghan in my chair, they decide to make themselves known. You would think that since I had to have them at all, the darn things would cooperate a little more.
I just dropped by Nikki's blog and had to laugh. She told me that she was updating it and I saw there are no blogs at all. Turns out she deleted all her blogs because she is starting a new life and wanted to start all over. Anyway, she is working on it and I'll be glad when she gets it finished.
Let's see. My Aunt Pat's Wake and Funeral went pretty well. It was sad, but with all of us cousins together again, we did get to remember some fun times. I had brought my photo album which had pictures of us as kids and as we grew up, and our own kids as little ones. Everyone enjoyed that. It was not as heart wrenching as I expected. It does pop into my head still once in awhile, that she is gone, but I expected that.
The weekend was quiet. Jessica, was home for SUNY Cobleskill where she is taking Equestrian Studies (horses). Charlie cooked our steaks on the grill (yes, it was snowing, lol). And Jessica baked potatoes. So you see - the hot flashes (or lack of control of them) are the most exciting things I can think of going on in my life at present.
Therefore - time to do some visiting to see what's new with everyone else. Till later..
24 janvier Where to begin??I think life is just gong too fast for me. I truly wish there was a way I could step off and rest a bit.
First off we had a nice weekend. Kev and I did a few things around the house and went to dinner at little Kevin's. It was nice to see the kids, especially since we were having a hard time getting used to not having Nikki and her family there. The house is different - everyone feels it. Sunday was shopping and football and generally just being "Sunday Lazy".
I received a phone call Monday night that my Aunt Pat (my mom's sister) was in the Emergency Room and not doing well. She is a diabetic and had a heart attack. She was not responding to any treatment and she was not stable enough to move, not even from the ER to Critical Care. Her kidneys failed and she was not breathing on her own. I got the call at 10:00 p.m. that she had passed away.
She had been a constant presence in my life ever since I remember. She moved to Florida when I was about 8 or 9 and used to write me letters each week. It was such a thrill then, at that age, to get mail, nevermind from my favorite aunt. After she moved back to Upstate New York, I spent a few weeks each summer with her . At the time my family lived in Jersey. My Aunt Pat is the aunt who took me in after my mom passed away when I was 14. She had 3 boys of her own, yet made room for me. I might not have been her daughter, but I was her friend and confidante. She had a wonderful sense of humor, had to raising 3 boys I guess. Over the last few years our visits became farther and farther apart -- we both were wrapped up in our own lives no doubt.
Isn't that what always happens? We think we have more time and then in the blink of an eye - the time is gone. She was so much a part of my years growing up. So loved. Her viewing hours and the funeral are Thursday, so keep us all in your thoughts as it will be a hard day.
Nikki has been working off and on updating her blog -- I hope you will all go and keep checking her out and nagging her to finish. I slipped over there and can't make any sense of it. It seems most of her blogs have been deleted -- only ones left are from before Eric was born.
 Daniel has started work and she is impatiently waiting for her apartment and stuff. I'll let her fill you in.Anyway, that's all for now my friends. I will touch base with you all as soon as I can. Take care!  Say not in grief that she is no more, but say in thankfulness that she was - Tagore I will miss you Aunt Pat ~~ 19 janvier ~~~~
I just thought I would pop in and have a quick cup of coffee with you!
It's snowing out. I guess I can quit reporting on the weather now. Winter is here and everyone knows that in the Northeast it is either cold or snowing...sometimes both. You'll only hear another weather report if it hits 60.
Nikki and Daniel called this morning at about 7:30. They were in South Carolina then. They will reach their destination sometime around 5:00 or 5:30. I know they are anxious to get the driving over with.
I did have the house to myself last night. I just did some laundry, scooted over to the grocery store and settled in to read for awhile. Yes, I did notice the quiet and no patter of little feet from overhead. This weekend I will fill a box with some of Eric's toys that wouldn't fit in the car and send it out on Monday. *sniff....
 Charlie is in two bowling tournaments tomorrow, and Kevin will be working a side job so I will be on my own. What should I do with myself. I stroll through the bookstore, or it being so cold out I can watch my taped "24" episodes. They are 4 hour total and then I will be caught up. I want to get that new movie "Gridiron" and maybe Kevin and I can watch that tomorrow night. I do know that I don't want to go out in the cold -- if I go to the bookstore I will have to warm my car up for an hour or so...LOL!
Well - enough rambling. I must get back to work as it's what they pay me for. The mailman just pulled up so there will be work for me. Take care!
UPDATE: 11:30 A.M. -- NIKKI AND DANIEL JUST CROSSED THE BORDER INTO FLORIDA!! ALL IS WELL...
18 janvier Brrr - Thursday still Mighty ColdI wish I didn't sit right in the middle of both the front and back door at work. I have goosebumps all day long.
There really isn't much new to chat about. The weather has been cold and it's hard to get motivated to go outside in such frigid weather. Heading home and hunkering down is pretty much the norm when it is like this.
We heard from Nichole last night. They stopped in Virginia to get some rest. The baby was getting quite cranky after 11 hours with only 2 stops. She also called this morning which was nice because I'm used to seeing her before I leave for work. Said the baby slept through the night which surprised me. With all the dozing in the car, I thought he would be restless. Anyway they planned on hitting the road again after the free breakfast at the Hotel. They should reach Palmetto Florida later this evening.
I think that I forgot to mention a few weeks ago that my husband bowled his first 300 game. With an average of 226 you would think it wouldn't be his first, but it sure is. He gets so nervous he always seems to leave one pin, thus he does have a few 299 games. This time they all fell. But he did say he doesn't know if he can do another, his heart was pounding through his check and his knees were shaking. I think that now that he's past the first one, many more will follow. He has to bowl tonight and I'll have the house to myself on Thursdays now. That's nice - what can I do with myself?
Well - I'd best get some work done -- Take care everyone -- I'll be busy keeping warm and I'll stop by to say hello somtime today.
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UPDATE --
Just got word that Nikki and Daniel hit an ice storm (sleet and freezing rain in Lumberton, NC. They stopped at a hotel again. It wasn't safe to drive. Traffic backed up due to numerous accidents. They didn't want to take any chances with themselves or the baby. They plan on leaving during the night when the weather clears.  17 janvier Just taking my mind off things!Winter is finally here. It's freezing outside.
Charlie's check-up turned out fine. He didn't even want to go, because he says he has no more pain and the little lumps under the incision are smaller (hardly there anymore). But we went anyway and the Doctor reassured me he as allright and a little pain even this far along is normal if Charlie is too active. I didn't mention to the doctor he insisted on playing flag football the last two weeks. Thanks everyone for asking about him.
Well, it finally happened this morning. My babies left me for Florida at 6:00 a.m. The weather here had cleared up (you must have heard of the ice storms we had) and they had a good full night's sleep, so they loaded the car and headed out. I stood in the pantry making believe I was watching them go and cried my eyes out. I know -- "get over it Deb"....but it's very hard. I will miss the talks Nikki and I had about life in general and "remember the time......." and my evening playtimes with Eric and Saturday and Sunday mornings when we let his mom and dad sleep late and he and grammie played and watched cartoons. I will miss hearing his little footsteps pound around upstairs and the way his face lit up when grandpa (pop-pop) entered the room. And so many more things....too numerous to relate. Do you think March is too soon to visit?
So anyway, now my "obsession" is to get the house ready to sell. Like I said previously, it will take awhile because finances are tight, but Kevin has some side jobs and that will help with what needs to be done.
With that, I'm going to sign off and vist a little. I don't want to bring my sulky, whiney, sad self here and bring everyone else down. My boss is trying his best to make me laugh today -- he's succeeding somewhat. There is a sliding closet door here in my office where everyone keeps their coat. Someone's coat sleeve is caught in the door, so he put a work glove on the end of the sleeve and now it looks like someone has their arm caught in the door. Wait - I can take a picture -- I have my camera today. Scot just came by and put a cigarette in the gloved had. Also below is a picture of my boss John and his messy office.
And here is my office -- where I'm sitting now. The one picture you can see the big window I get to look out of all day.
On that note, I really will go - It's taken me forever to get these pictures here and it's now after lunch. Take care everyone and please be patient with me. I feel really bad right now, but it never lasts long. I am trying to keep my cup "half full" and practice my positive thinking. 12 janvier This and ThatWinter has finally hit upstate New York. It was sleeting when I went to start my car this morning, and it has been continuing to do so in spurts. And its very cold.
Work was pretty busy this morning, but has since lightened up. My co-worker Scot and I are arguing about who is the nosiest, he or I. He claims he is merely curious, while I am nosy. Pffffft -- Someone please tell him that curious is just a fancy way of saying nosy. Of course I won't tell him that my husband calls me the "Schenectady Gazette" (which is our daily newspaper).
Charlie's scar from his appendectomy is acting up. There are a few little lumps under the incision and he says every once in awhile it hurts. I've called and he has an appointment on Tuesday. I'm thinking the lumps may be scar tissue -- but I want it checked. My instinct is kicking in again. Hopefully it's nothing serious. I told that child not to play football last Sunday (flag football) but he insisted he was ok.
 No major plans for the weekend, other than quality time with the kids. I'm trying to think of something to do, as snow and the other bad cold stuff is predicted for this weekend, and there is no way I'm heading out in it (barring an emergency of course).
We finally got the new lights installed in the Pantry and Mudroom. They look nice. The next step is the kitchen floor. I do have to make a trip to Target to get new stove top pans. Our electric stove (I love gas stoves so much better) takes the hinged kind and they are hard to find. Walmart doesn't have them, so maybe I can find them at Target. **Please God, I'm praying on bended knee for a new stove...
There is a chance Nikki and Daniel will be delayed a day or so. The weather isn't cooperating and because banks are closed on Monday they may need to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday. There is a check they are waiting for so until their banking is done, they cannot leave. So while I will have a little more time with her and Eric, the delay isn't making Nikki happy and means my anticipation of the departure is prolonged. I have been quite sad and moody lately and have been putting great effort into keeping my attitude positive. I am happy for them to be starting out on a great adventure (so to speak) and moving on and up with their life. But darn I sure will miss them. Anyway -- life goes on.
Well folks, I'm rambling about too much of nothing - work is still quiet so I guess I'll head out and see what's new with all of you. I'm sure I'll pop in sometime this weekend -- even if only to let you all know my CHARGERS won. Heh, Heh....and they WILL win. Ta-Ta......
 Buried at PhotoCasket.com 10 janvier Finally a little Snow...I know it's just pretty much a dusting, but it stuck to the ground and was a surprising site when I looked out my kitchen window this morning (yes, I did groan). And man it sure is cold. I know most people wouldn't consider 30's cold, but I do. Oh well - what's a tropical girl like me gonna do? Dress warm! That's what!
Well - I know I haven't said anything about this -- mainly because it hasn't always been a sure thing and there have been so many false starts -- but Sunday Nichole, Daniel and Eric are leaving for Florida once again to give things a try. They have planned a bit better this time and hopefully some promises made will be kept this time, unlike the last time there. They will stop in Sebastian to visit Daniel's mom for a few days, and continue on to Bradenton where they plan to live.
As each day passes, I am accepting the reality that they are leaving this time, nothing seems to be standing in their way like ususal. I know that this is what Nichole has wanted for a long time. To leave New York and as she puts it "move ahead with her life and her own family." It has been awhile since I have seen her as light-hearted and smiling as she has been this week. Yep, little miss "I must organize everything". I don't think I have any suitcases left to go visit. LOL!
I am very lucky as a grandmother, being able to share Eric's first year, first hand. To watch him grow, smile, laugh, crawl, walk and such - for the first time. They take a piece of my heart with them -- yes, I know I'm being dramatic, but it's how I feel. Ok, enough - sitting here at my desk all watery eyed and sniffing just isn't appropriate.
 Guess I'll do some visiting and get some work done here. I'll keep you all posted on the trip, and hopefully Nikki will get her blogging back in order again!
MySpace Comments Graphics 9 janvier Something for FunNot much new - this sounded fun so give it a shot if you want.
I got this from Ladybug -- Like she said, you think its easy but NOT
Answer with just ONE word...
Yourself: optimistic
Your Partner: pessimistic
Your Hair: short Your Mother: stubborn Your Father: stern
Your Favorite Item: computer
Your Dream Last Night: scrambled
Your Favorite Drink: coffee
Your Dream Car: Mustang
Your Dream Home: oceanfront
The Room You Are In: Office
Your Ex: Immature
Your Fear: bugs
Where You Want to be in Ten Years: Texas
Who You Hung Out With Last Night: Hubby
What You’re Not: Eskimo
Muffins: corn
One of Your Wish List Items: Palm Sander
Time: 4:00 pm
The Last Thing You Did: Entered Payables for work
What You Are Wearing: jeans
Your Favorite Weather: tropical
Your Favorite Book: Journal
Last Thing You Ate: Mounds Candybar
Your Life: busy
Your Mood: restless
Your Best Friend: Nikki
What Are You Thinking About Right Now: going home
Your Car: Elantra
What Are You Doing At The Moment: blogging
Your Summer: fun Relationship Status: married What Is On Your TV: Probably Sponge Bob What Is The Weather Like: chilly
When Is The Last Time You Laughed: yesterday 7 janvier Quiet WeekendNothing much is happening this weekend. It was a beautiful day yesterday. It acually hit 70 degrees at Albany airport which is 20 minutes from us. I heard someone say that in about 5 years Upstate New York will be the new North Carolina. Hmm - if that's so, why am I moving? Oh that's right -- I want a beach. I guess this weather really makes everyone stop and think about global warming. Winters just aren't the same as they used to be up here.
Today is football as it usually is on a Sunday. My Chargers have the week off -- they of course finished #1. I'm sooo sorry about KC Cindi -- and the Redskins Theresa. The Cowboys played yesterday and lost by a point with a stupid move. Charlie doesn't seem to broken up by it. The pictures above show him in his new Jersey he got for Christmas from his girlfriend Jessica. He made me take the pictures so he could give them to his brother Kevin who is a Giant's fan. Giants play today, so we will see. I just know my Chargers will win the Superbowl. I 'm very calm about it right now.
I've decided to make BBQ spareribs for dinner today with fries and a salad. Pretty simple considering I'm so lazy. I finished my new book "Cross" (very good) and I bought another yesterday by James Patterson "Honeymoon" which was also great. Finished that a little while ago. I read too darn fast.
My sister-in-law was unable to make it today so the family gathering is next week instead. Because it is Football Day again I guess it would be best to just order some pizza and make a salad. I'm anxious to see how much baby Kevin has grown in 2 weeks since I've seen him. More pictures!
Well I guess I'll quit rambling away -- there really isn't anything I can think of to write about. Today really is a lazy day and I think my brain is resting. So take care all -- have a great week! 4 janvier I've been gone awhile huh?The days sure have passed quickly - I can hardly believe we are 4 days into the New Year already. Life is settling down to it's normal routine. That's a good thing - I really can use the rest. After four days off. LOL!
Let's see -- what's new? I did cash in my gift cards at the bookstore. I went early on Tuesday morning and browsed a few stores and spent tons of time in the bookstore. I bought James Patterson's "Cross" which I had been waiting for to be released as I've read all his other books, and "Memory Keepers Daughter" by Kim Edwards. FABULOUS, FABULOUS BOOK! I could not put it down and my greatest fear was realized when I got home and started to read it. Nothing else got done...LOL!
This year will bring us closer to our dream of selling and moving south. We still are not sure where we are headed, but we have fun talking about it and checking out different places. All my magazines (Coastal Living, Southern Living, etc.) always list the most interesting places. I am determined to have fun with the process, as it will be awhile before we can actually take the step. Unless we win the lottery or such. Now there's a thought - "A Dollar and A Dream..." My new motto for 2007?
All our efforts this year will be concentrated on getting the house ready to sell. We need a good deal of cosmetic work done. Kevin and I did get to Home Depot to pick out new lights. One for the Pantry and one for the mudroom. We are having a friend install them as Kevin is unsure about the wiring as it's the old fashioned kind. We also want a new light for the kitchen (right now it's a light with a fan which we never use and it's a pain to keep clean). We picked out the new kitchen flooring while we were there and will probably pick it up this weekend.
I had asked for a palm sander for Christmas and did not get it. I don't believe they (my hubby and kids) thought I was serious. I have a toy chest made by my father-in-law that I want to refinish, along with a small dresser that I love and need to redo as well. So --- I shall buy my own palm sander. I also want to sand the cabinets and install new shelves in the pantry. These are things I know I can do myself while I put my husband to work on things I cannot.
Speaking of this weekend -- we are having Kevin's sister Karyn over with all three of the grandchildren. She was sick on Christmas and missed the fun of them all together and she did not get to see the new little one. So more company this weekend.
Anyway - not much else is new. The weather here is still weird. More like late fall weather than January in the Northeast. It is due to be in the 50's for the next three days. Looks kind of gloomy out though and with the wind, does feel a little chillier than 50. I wonder what the rest of the winter holds.
On that note, I am going to stop and go to do some visiting. I just know I'm missing a ton of things. Where is Skip now I wonder. And is Maura still celebrating Christmas? How close is Joanne to having the little one - wow - maybe it has made and early appearance and I missed it. See - I just know I'm missing something!
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