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Post by leannec on Aug 24, 2023 21:20:49 GMT
Any luck on straightening out your teaching assignment, leannec? leannec I hope your class is straightened out. I am seriously freaking out. Absolutely no one is on my side except my union rep ... I just don't know how much he can do. My principal is digging in her heels and so am I ... I am considering going to the media but I might lose my job if I do that While being mixed up in all of this I took the time to have a 90 minute massage today! My mum is coming over for dinner ... I'm not cooking ... we are having Subway Positive thoughts going out to destined2bmom! And to everyone else who is struggling with big and small things ... and to your loved ones who are too!!
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Post by leannec on Aug 24, 2023 13:57:32 GMT
Happy birthday everyone!
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Post by leannec on Aug 23, 2023 19:16:36 GMT
Happy birthday everyone!
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Post by leannec on Aug 23, 2023 18:50:15 GMT
I am in a living hell right now ... My new principal has decided that my teaching assignment for the coming school year will be as a grade 8 Generalist ... that means she expects me to teach Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science. Ummmmm, no. I am a Humanities teacher ... I teach Language Arts and Social Studies ... I am not qualified in any way to teach Math or Science. I have contacted Human Resources and my union ... it is a shit show So there is a good chance I will not have a school to go to on Monday ... I don't know what will happen ... ugh! Positive thoughts coming your way for your surgery and recovery destined2bmom! I haven't even given dinner a thought today ... something easy probably ...
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Post by leannec on Aug 23, 2023 18:39:53 GMT
I bought my first car all by myself when I was 50 I'm 56 and this is my first! I also bought my first real estate all by myself last November at age 55! I really feel like I am at a good place in my life right now!
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Post by leannec on Aug 23, 2023 7:33:06 GMT
So, where do you stand on having little rubber ducks lined up on your dashboard? It is a new trend that I cannot get behind. I count the number of Wranglers I see every day and I feel a physical reaction every time I see those damn ducks. They are an oxymoron to the coolness of the Wrangler, in my opinion. No effing ducks for me! Here in Calgary, that trend has not taken off ... thankfully! I don't keep junk in my vehicles and I'm certainly not about to start keeping ducks in there. So far this Jeep has been soooooo fun!!! I've put 200 kilometres on it just tooling around. I can't wait to show it off to the male teachers at my school next week ... they loved my BMW but I told them that once it started costing me money I was getting rid of it and buying a Jeep ... it's taken a couple of years but it has finally happened!
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Post by leannec on Aug 23, 2023 3:06:36 GMT
SIL passed peacefully early this evening. Her daughter and husband were with her until the end. They came over to tell us the news in person, and then we sat for a bit telling funny stories about her. The funeral will be this weekend I'm so very sorry for your loss ... hugs to you and your family ...
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Post by leannec on Aug 22, 2023 23:16:31 GMT
So many of you in this tribe need my good thoughts ... they are coming your way! I would be having a hissy fit if there was a dumpster sitting on my street with no know removal date The Birdhouse Lady! I would be calling the city and having something done about it I took my girlfriend to an appointment this morning and then she came over for lunch ... we watched Dr. Phil ... a catfish show ... how can women still be so dumb to fall for these things? Any dude that asks for money is bad news ... these women lose their houses and entire life savings!!! My mum is here for dinner now ... we are having salmon and Caesar salad.
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Post by leannec on Aug 22, 2023 22:03:25 GMT
Happy birthday everyone!
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Post by leannec on Aug 22, 2023 3:56:04 GMT
And now I'm drinking wine and watching the Bachelorette finale. And forcing myself not to google A great plan and definitely do not Google ... Please feel free to share your information with us here ... we will support you and maybe be able to give you some advice! Hugs to you!
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Post by leannec on Aug 22, 2023 0:54:36 GMT
leannec I saw a really pretty magenta wrangler today right next to a black one. All of a sudden they’re everywhere. My nephew has a red one. He said jeep owners give each other little rubber duckies. There are quite a few Jeeps here too ... but we are still TRUCK country! . (Alberta) I've heard of the duck thing but I don't think it has made it's way to Calgary.
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 22:58:21 GMT
I have a couple of things from the Spanx clothing line that are really nice! I have a pair of their active leggings in my shopping basket but am torn on size. Any idea if I should go with the smaller or larger size if I want to be comfortably able to wear all day if I want, but still want the most “boost.” It's actually the tops I like the most! I have a tunic that I have bought in three colours because it is so nice and comfortable ... the grey one arrived today (I also have it in black and white) ... let me take a photo! OK, it looks like a wrinkly sweatshirt in this photo but trust me it is nice stretchy fabric that looks great with leggings or jeans ... I wear it with Lululemon leggings and boots.
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 20:08:09 GMT
Did they make you play some of those horrible games??? Ugh! I can't remember the last shower I was at but I know that the games were always the worst part. The whole thing sucked. It started at 1 and the hostess wasn't ready. She was having her guests put up the decorations. She was just starting to make the food. I stayed for 1.5 hours and had enough and told them that I had to go. It probably went on until 5 o'clock and I just wasn't about that. Oh hell no! I'd be out of there too! Yup, I am old and cranky!
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 20:06:18 GMT
I have a couple of things from the Spanx clothing line that are really nice!
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 19:51:36 GMT
I am over the whole shower thing. I would rather just leave a gift and go. I think I am getting old and crabby! Did they make you play some of those horrible games??? Ugh! I can't remember the last shower I was at but I know that the games were always the worst part.
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 16:46:06 GMT
We are under a heat advisory all week. My Jeep is topless this week. I love to have the top down when it is hot. . Yay for Jeeps!!!
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 15:07:48 GMT
Happy happy birthday bklyngal62 and lucyg! I hope both you and Mr. scrapmaven feel better soon, scrapmaven! I need to set up a couple of appointments today ... hoping to see the dentist and speak to the doctor on the phone ... nothing like leaving stuff to the last minute but I am The Queen of Procrastination! I'm hoping to hear from the dealership today to set up an appointment to have my running boards installed ... I let my "friend" drive my Jeep last night ... he liked it but he prefers cars that ride low ... weirdo. One of the reasons I love the Jeep is the fact that it is high off the ground ... it will be awesome when the snow accumulates! They don't shovel the parking lot at my school so my parking spot gets knarley ... the BMW often had trouble getting in and out ... I will be golden with this vehicle because it is high up and 4WD. I'm not sure what dinner will be tonight ... maybe a shrimp recipe from Hello Fresh
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Post by leannec on Aug 21, 2023 14:21:05 GMT
Happy birthday everyone!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 19:35:13 GMT
leannec I parked next to a wrangler today. They look fun. Do you have the top off? Is it warm enough for that? Oh, hell no! That top will never be coming off! The last thing I want is my hair blowing in my face . I also loooooove air conditioning! This Jeep will be driven like the BMW ... as an old lady car that looks cool! leannec - I'm very envious of your weekly trips to Denny's. We don't have one close to me, closest one is in Toronto (so at least an hours drive). If we had a local one I'd be there every week too. And I love how close you are to your mom My mum is my best friend ... I am an only child and she had me when she was 20 ... lot's of ups and downs in life but we have always stuck together ... Now we spend a lot of time together because we are both single and can do whatever the hell we want! Denny's is underrated ... the food is consistent and the service is great ... I don't know what happened today but "someone" paid for our breakfast this morning! . So weird, so we just left a really good tip for our regular server.
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 18:42:31 GMT
DH likes his basted but not everyone knows how to do them correctly. That's how my mum likes them and they know how to do them at our Denny's! leannec, come on by and pick me up. I wanna go for a ride, too. Have fun w/it. I know you ate breakfast out, but I vote for you to take your mom out to dinner just so that you can drive some more. Heck. Go to a drive-in restaurant. Ok, I'll be right over! Whenever I go somewhere with my mum, I drive, so she will get lot's of chances to ride in my sweet ride! Now I just have to have some will power ... there are so many cute accessories you can buy for Jeeps ... and I might get a personalized license plate! Gotta wait until after Christmas
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 16:03:53 GMT
assume it's AWD or 4WD for those lovely Calgary winters? Yes, it's 4WD! And high off the ground ... the BMW was AWD and low and was sometimes iffy when snow began to really accumulate! But we're worried and would gladly take any extra prayers for Deanna from those that pray. Positive thoughts coming your way for her!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 14:16:03 GMT
We checked into the Jeep club here but I think they mostly do off roaring. No off roading for me ... I don't want mud and junk all up in my undercarriage! I need to drive across the city to get to work! We used to have an ATV when I was married and I never went out in the thing ... not my idea of a good time.
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 14:13:23 GMT
Hi everyone! OK, I am LOVING my new Jeep! I took my mum and my girlfriend for rides in it yesterday and also performed errands that didn't need to be done just as an excuse to drive it! I can't wait to get my running boards installed because getting in and out is precarious for this short girl! I have the same feeling here as I did with my house ... I miss the old but I love the new ... I miss my old house but my condo is so awesome so I hardly ever think about it ... I miss my BMW but I love this Jeep so I think I'll be OK without it, kwim? I'm meeting my mum for breakfast soon ... poached eggs sound very yummy right now! What are your fav style of eggs? This is what I posted on Facebook today ... I miss my weighted blanket but it is still too hot to be using it ... I have chronic insomnia and I think it help a bit with that ... My mum is coming over for dinner tonight ... my Hello Fresh box gets delivered today so we will have something from that ... she gets to choose! I hope that you are taking care of yourselves scrapmaven and Mr. scrapmaven! What are your plans today? What is on your menu tonight? Have a relaxing Sunday everybody!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 13:58:23 GMT
I’ve enjoyed re-learning how to drive manual. I'm super lazy so mine is automatic ... I know how to drive a standard but I choose not to ... I live in a city with lots of stop and go traffic ... not fun ... Are you planning on giving her a name? I hadn't thought of that ... my go to nickname for most things is the nickname of my first dog (as an adult) ... she was a black Lab and her name was Scully but we called her Bobelly ... it's part of my email address and lots of other things for me ... I have thought about getting a vanity license plate with that on it ... if I do, then that will be the Jeep's name!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 13:43:11 GMT
Happy birthday everyone!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 6:32:58 GMT
I believe there is a Jeep club here in Calgary. Sometimes, if you join a club you can get discounts at dealers etc for parts such as running boards I actually got my running boards "for free" as part of my negotiations. With the total cost of the unit I think they could eat that $1000 ... Jeeps are freaking expensive. . I'll have to look into the club though ... could be something fun!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 6:29:45 GMT
But I was wondering what the main problem was for a bill to be that much? Just curious. My entire alignment is out of whack and the rods are seized ... they would have to replace them $$$ My brakes are toast $$$ Some other thing that I can't remember $$$ Plus BMW labour costs. $$$ It was just adding up.
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 4:00:31 GMT
So, dh finally got checked and he has walking pneumonia. Awww, that sucks! I caught that from a student years ago and was super sick for weeks ... almost hospitalized because my oxygen levels were so low ... not fun! Take care of yourselves!!!!
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2023 3:58:03 GMT
I was curious about the repair bill. The other thread you mentioned said $4-6k, It needed new tires and a new windshield too ... and I'm sure they would have found more. I loved the hell out of that car but I knew it's days were numbered
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Post by leannec on Aug 19, 2023 22:14:38 GMT
I wasn't meaning to say you were having a midlife crisis. The book is comedy. It's just a silly joke, i didn't mean anything negative. You said you didn't want an old lady car. Gotcha!!
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