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Post by grammadee on Sept 17, 2024 3:40:50 GMT
Busy day tomorrow, so I am checking in quickly now. Have an appointment for a vehicle service in the morning. Dgs helped to load it up with boxes of items we are donating to the Next to New store, so I need to drop those off. Then I have a list of errands for dh. But not all work. Hoping to get photos printed, drop in to the LSS, and meeting justjac and friends for book club. Anyway, see ya on the other side!
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Post by Linda on Sept 17, 2024 12:24:23 GMT
Thank you beachy - I'm looking forward to petting those cats in a couple of weeks myself - they belong to my older kids and live out of state but DD24 and the kitties are coming for a visit. I haven't seen them since Thanksgiving. Unfortunately DS32 is still deployed so it'll be a while still before we get to see him. Sounds like a busy day grammadee - great job getting together all those donations. I have PT this afternoon, some housework to tackle this morning, and hopefully I can get a bit more scrapping in as well. There are more kitty pictures on my desk along with another sketch...
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Post by Linda on Sept 17, 2024 23:50:47 GMT
These are my kids' cats -Thumper on the first layout and Chai on the second.
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nylene
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Post by nylene on Sept 18, 2024 17:01:16 GMT
Linda, I love both of those pages. That first one is so clever with the paper that looks like screening. Just the perfect amount of embellishment. This is one of my favorites of yours. Gorgeous. The second is so cute with the gingham and border blues. It looks cross stitched. Such cute photos. Another wonderful layout of yours and kids' kitties!
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Post by Linda on Sept 18, 2024 21:26:26 GMT
Thank you nyleneHoping to scrap after dinner tonight - spent the afternoon cleaning the carpets downstairs - next week is upstairs, lol.
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Post by joyfulnana on Sept 19, 2024 2:44:40 GMT
Hey I just wanted to pop in, Friday is DGS birthday and I won't be cropping. kitbop would you be able to start one?
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Post by kitbop on Sept 19, 2024 11:23:42 GMT
joyfulnana - I have theatre tickets tomorrow so can't crop at all Is anyone available Saturday evening instead? I'm working this weekend, but would love to relax afterwards. Linda - I can practically feel those cats from your layouts - so I can imagine that you are looking forward to snuggles with them! Our cat update: we have an appointment at 4pm to meet "Katie" the cat up close and decide if she's for us. The humane society has not been exactly encouraging about her, warning us she may be "spooky because she's used to a quiet cage, no noise, with bird sounds playing in the background". She's also been described as "spicy". And with our pet situation, I'm worried she won't be a good fit with the crew. We'll see what we think. DD is reassured however because I showed her the PILE of young cats who need adopting from other local cat rescues - there is no shortage of them - and I know we can find someone who fits in well. There is a bonded pair that would be perfect (words like "confident", and "love playing with their burmese mountain dog sister" are what we like to read).
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Post by Linda on Sept 19, 2024 12:09:16 GMT
joyfulnana - Happy Birthday to Rudy! kitbop - I'll probably be around on Saturday - what time are you thinking? Good luck with "Katie" the cat and the cat adoption situation And ENJOY the theatre! I think I may have figured out the trigger to my most recent bout of really bad insomnia - and I think it's the RX flouride toothpaste. Sleeping got worse when I started using it (at bedtime) and it dawned on me that I forgot it a couple of times and slept really well those nights. So I deliberately skipped it the last two nights and have had zero problem falling asleep. That seems so weird. Guess I should call the dentist. Feeling a little overwhelmed by all that needs to happen in the next two weeks. Both cars need to go in the shop, one locally but the other goes to a dealership 2 hrs away; dh will be driving to VA and back at the end of the month to collect DD24 and her cats; DD17 will be turning 18 on the 3rd and we still need to get her to DMV to test for her license (but the car needs to be fixed first); and then DH and I leave for the UK on the 5th...plus I still have PT and another dr appt in there as well. And of course the house needs deepcleaning and the yard is overdue for a mow and weedwhack and...until I looked at the calendar I thought there was at least 3 weeks left, lol
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Post by Linda on Sept 19, 2024 15:29:39 GMT
finished up the layout I did last night - added title and journalling now that it's dry
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Post by grammadee on Sept 19, 2024 16:44:46 GMT
Happy birthday, Rudy! How old will he be, joyfulnana? Linda, that sounds like a huge flurry of activity before you leave for your trip. Glad you have found the solution to your sleep issues, as you will need to go at this fully recharged each day. kitbop, does your dd actually want a cat named with her name? LOL Or was she planning to rename him/her? I hope you find a kitty for all of you to love. Our old garage cat succumbed to his many medical issues a few weeks ago. Since then, Charley, who seemed to barely tolerate him is now really needy and lonely. But I don't have the bandwidth right now to acclimatize a new roomie for her. How are you doing, nylene, as the clock ticks down to your surgery? I got a call from the hospital this morning confirming my colonoscopy next Tuesday. Need to start dietary prep today. Not a huge change as I already eat a bland, fairly low fiber diet, but I will have to give up nuts and fresh veggies until after the procedure. I can eat cooked potatoes and carrots, though, so planning to have those for supper today. I have a plan to be down to full fluids by Sunday and clear fluids on Monday--kind of a reverse recovery protocol. Hope all the Pokeys have a wonderful Thursday. This is a kind of ketchup day for me here at home, after a day away Tuesday, and a blurry day yesterday dealing with fatigue plus a trip to town for after school care for dgs. Guess I missed picking up one med for dh, but I called the pharmacy this morning and have arranged for our nephew to pick it up today.
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Post by Linda on Sept 19, 2024 17:14:06 GMT
grammadee - I'm sorry about your garage cat. Good luck with your colonoscopy prep.
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Post by nylene on Sept 19, 2024 19:58:35 GMT
Linda , I love your pages. The colors of France's flag was a great call on Paris. What a lot of the world that young man is seeing. Glad he finally got his bags. I love the inking and spatters on Chai cascading down the page. What a pretty layout and a pretty kitty. I love the colored circle paper at the top. Everything blends together perfectly. I am sorry you are feeling so much pressure before you leave. I hope the car gets fixed quickly and the drive to VA works out ok. Best wishes to DD on her driver's license exam. Hugs as you tackle lots of details. Glad you are sleeping again. grammadee , I wish you good vibes as you prepare and have your colonoscopy. I hope everything goes well. How is DH feeling? I am sorry about the loss of your kitty, but understand that this is not the time for a new 4-footed family member. kitbop , I think I will be around Sat later in the day. Let me know what time you are thinking. I hope things work out for a Katie kitty, but if not, I'm sure you will find one who will be compatible. I feel like Linda , time has suddenly been slipping by quickly. I went to the hospital this am for a joint replacement class, lab work and an EKG. We were there 3 hours. I spent the next hour on the phone with the admission people going through 70+ years of medical history. I feel worn out and I haven't done anything yet today! joyfulnana , Happy Birthday to Rudy. I finished a page the other day and didn't have time to post it here. Maxie It's for sketch #8.
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