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12:47 pm
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it's me
Just a quick note. I am still phoneless, and probably will be for a bit. So I am snurching internet where I can. Since I can not figure out how to log on with an ID/passowrd at my coffeee shop, I am stuck finding a low band wifi in a store parking lot. Either method involves an additional 5miles on my trip, one way. It's further on from my work.
Work is goiing great. I think I have peeled more potatoes alreay than I ever have in my life, including peeling for reenacting messes.
I am now working full time (35-40hrs per week). Boss asked me after only 4 days, when I stepped up and took over prep kitchen when the girl training me took off sick. These days it's pretty much work 12p-10pm, wednesday-sunday (sunday 8am-5pm) Monday closed, tuesday off. Monday and tuesday I cook, clean, mow lawn, weed, wash, and still try to do some driving-for-cash with the Amish.
So, I really don't miss the internet all that much. Miss hearing from you guys. You can always snail mail me.
I got into something weeding/mowing. I am itchy, have welts all over my body and am trying to fix myself up, as I have no money yet for a doctor.
AND OMG...husband actually did some mowing yesterday! Oh, man. Felt so great to come home to a mostly- mowed back yard. Of course, like a good puppy, I thanked him *immediately* upon coming into the house. Really, he's as bad as a dog. If I wait to thank him, he gets all grumpy and will never do it again. And Tuesday, he made ice tea! A little weak, but all I told him to do next time was 1 more bag, and no ice.
Gotta run. Did not bring the power cord with me. I hope to be back on for a few - at least to check emails- on Monday. email address is tamy at populli dot net mt snail address is
po box 124 fresno ohio 43824
Current Location: berlin,ohio
Current Mood:  exhausted
Current Music: buggy clip clop and rumbles
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07:49 pm
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work is working out
New job? Started part time on Tuesday? Manager today asked me how I liked it. Told him I loved it. Always different stuff to do. I *know* Sunday after christmas- march15 we will be closed. I can Plan. I am not dependent on gas prices and crazy schedules.
So, he says "how would you like to go fill time?"
*blink* ummmm....yeah? YEAH! 35-40hrs a weekish? I'll get a raise after 30days, and after ...90 days???I CAN GET HEALTH INSURANCE!!!!!!
My god...I've not been to the doctor in 4 years. If it would cover that, and some of John's meds...*thud* It's thorugh AFLAC, which is a good company. Fanny, the Amish lady who is the lead has a version ofauto-immune hepatitis. It covered her hospital, and allher meds and blood tests every 3months. Something like 100% on thehospital and really low on the meds and tests.
OMG. I know with the off time/closed time, it will basically be after reopening next year,but something to look forward to.
Means things might start to look up soon.
I am completely exhausted, though.
Current Mood: tired
Tags: rl
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06:40 am
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PLEA- anyone with paypal and a credit card (or cash)?
Here's the poop - I have a bill to pay tonight. I have a paypal account I can not get money out of in time (card was lost, I reported it, it's not gotten here yet, no time to transfer into checking account). The bill is $250. I can transfer $200 from paypal now, and the rest by wednesday.
There is a way to pay the bill using a credit card (that's how I usually do that) online. I'd never need the card number, the system does not save the card number.
Anyone able to help me???? I m embarrasedly BEGGING.
Alternately, I have a greendot credit card, which refill packs can be purchased at any walmart or rite aid or cvs (greendotonline.com) and that pin number sent to me. If someone has the cash, but not the card.
*flails* And try to convince the company you have the money, just can't geet at it? And no, I can not talk them into waiting any longer.
Otherwise, I will be in the dark as of tomorrow, and will say "it's been nice".
Current Mood:  embarrassed
Tags: begging
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06:30 pm
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card giggles
my first birthday card of the day says
Hello allie the gator,
We at ArboristSite.com would like to wish you a happy birthday today
of course, Allie loves trees.
then, the second one says
Hello allie the gator,
We at BDSM Library would like to wish you a happy birthday today!
That one made Allie LOL!
then all the rest. Allie says THANKS and Snuffles says HUGGLES!!!
Current Mood:  amused
Tags: birthday
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10:00 am
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Hotmail Users
Posted from Senad and Sentinel_Betas list -
Apparently you hotmail users out there are not getting all your messages due to a recent upgrade of their system. I have written to Walter to see if there is anything he can do on his end.
My best suggestion is that until the wrinkles are ironed out, check into gmail or populli mail - or even a squidge.org email address! I doubt Walter would block his own email ;-) Also, squidge emails can now check other pop addresses.
Tamy
Current Location: lawn mowing
Current Mood:  busy
Tags: hotamail
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10:07 am
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this test is SOOOOOO wrong
I took this. It's got to be the lamest test *evar*. 5 questions, and we get this out of it? Got from http://donutsweeper.livejournal.com/ who also thinks it's Wrong. Although, she go yummy yummy for the tummy Salsa.
Not adventerous. I take Hot Dogs to the BBQ. I mae what I can out fo my kitchen, 'cause what else do you do?
*kicks stoopid test* (wonders why a stoopid test has me so riled up?)
You Are Hot Sauce
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You are the life of any party, because you're so good at bringing people out of their shell.
You have a knack for helping people happily embrace their true selves.
You are ambitious, driven, and fearless. You love taking risks.
Your taste in food is 100% adventurous.
You're up for sampling any exotic cuisine or someone's kitchen experiments.
You live for trying new things, and you get sick of eating the same food (even if it's very delicious).
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Current Location: going to mow the lawns
Current Mood: confused
Tags: quizzes
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03:40 pm
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Those crazy Welsh
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7491518.stm
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*shakes head* Maybe this is where I get my Oddities from, is genetic (though, I've never tried Cyleogging). OTOH, can't you picture Ianto trying to explain this to Owen or Jack? (um... that would be Torchwood, for those not in the know).
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Biking through a muddy bog wearing lead weights isn't exactly what most people like to do with their weekends.
But for madcap sport fans the World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships is a must-do event.
As the Tour de France started in Brittany, in the Powys town of Llanwrtyd Wells, cyclists headed for the bottom of a 6ft deep peat bog wearing a mask and snorkel on Saturday.
On Sunday, they take on the gruelling challenge of The Bog Triathlon.
Both events are spin-offs of the popular - and now notorious - World Bog Snorkelling Championship, which takes place in the picturesque town every August Bank Holiday.
Competitors first added a mountain bike to the bog-snorkelling proceedings in 2005 and it has been growing in popularity ever since.
Those who accept the challenge use a bike prepared with a lead-filled frame and water-filled tyres to ensure grip on the pond bottom.
The snorkeller-cyclist wears a lead weight belt to avoid floating off the bike.
While what is known as scuba drivers are on hand for safety purposes.
Organiser Sheila Tomkins, who is part of Green Events Ltd which has put together the whole menu of bog snorkelling events, said: "We have had a little rain but of course that doesn't bother the competitors today.
"We have just had the first person through, a woman, who found it physically demanding but got through in 4 minutes 31 seconds.
"Turn out is excellent and there is a real buzz going round. We have just had a group of 10 people turn up from Bragster.com.
"That is a website for people who dare each other to turn up and take part in challenging events, which this obviously is.
"All the signs are that this is quickly becoming an event which people will turn up to take part in and watch."
For some, however, Saturday's event is simply a warm-up for Sunday's more gruelling challenge The Bog Triathlon.
Organisers say the triathlon was set up to accommodate overwhelming demand for "more dirty fun around our famous Waen Rhydd Bog".
"The event is one of the most unusual in the triathlon calendar and starts with a 12 mile run," a spokesman for the event said.
"It is followed by two lengths of the 60 yard peat bog trench and then a 25 mile mountain cycle. The event is open to individuals and relay teams"p>
Current Location: not wales, insufferale heat in Ohio
Current Mood: amused
Tags: wales
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07:31 pm
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Don S Davis 1942-2008
Just heard from Carrie on TheGenGate email list that Don S Davis - Genral Hammond from Stargate - died Sunday of an apparent heart attack.
Current Mood:  sad
Tags: stargate
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08:46 pm
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Sam Update
Oh, his name is Sam. He is a sweetie. I think once neutered, he will be sweeter- he slightly marks right now. Him and the husband fella have really bonded. *big sigh of relief*. I made a few photos and put them online. They are at http://squidge.org/zenaru/animals/ Kitten is not fond of him at all. Mind you, she hissed at him, and he curled up and tried to hide.
Thanks everyone for the congrats on him. He just sort of fell into place. Not as large as you'd figure for a mastiff. Not really that much taller than Bear was, just heftier, with that HUGE head.
And, he is not sure what to make of the hubby when hubby drops to all four, then butt up- chest down barks and woofs at him. They have been playing like that for the past 10mins.
I am pooped. So off to bed, as I have to start getting up early in the AMs to walk him now.
Current Mood: tired
Tags: dog
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02:25 pm
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new "baby"
So, this is what I did with my morning...
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11170663 see the "adopted Mastiff:Sam" in the header? That would be beacuse he is in my kitchen, in a crate, drying out from the bath I gave him. Seriously stinky dog. That's before the farts.
more later. no time right now.
Current Mood: happy
Tags: dogs
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07:47 am
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George Carlin R.I.P.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-carlin23-2008jun23,0,4144791.story
"Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a LosAngeles-area hospital Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 71.
Carlin,who had a history of heart and drug-dependency problems, died at SaintJohn's Health Center in Santa Monica about 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) after being admitted earlier in the afternoon for chest pains,spokesman Jeff Abraham told Reuters.
Known for his edgy,provocative material, Carlin achieved status as an anti-Establishmenticon in the 1970s with stand-up bits full of drug references and aroutine called "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television." Aregulatory battle over a radio broadcast of the routine ultimatelyreached the U.S. Supreme Court."
I can't recall where I set my PDA this morning, but vividly remember Dad letting me stay up to watch the first Saturday Night Live he hosted.
Current Mood: sad
Tags: death, george carlin
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03:55 pm
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name generator
Yeah, another one from Another one from http://dr-is-in.livejournal.com/ there is a different one for http://snufflesdbear.livejournal.com/
Your Boobies' Names Are...
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Yin and Yang
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Current Location: not mowing the lawn
Current Mood: sore
Current Music: other people mowing their lawns
Tags: quizzes
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01:56 pm
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various updates
I *finally* got my new laptop power cord. Plugged it in, started the thing...and am slightly hysterical... I *THINK* all my "missing" files are found! I guess it was a power issue. Now, not sure everything is still there, but hopefully optimistic.
Went to pick up my old cat crate and Bear's toy and leash at the vet's Saturday. They got Bear back from the funeral home already! A beautiful wooden box with a carving in the lid, laminated death/cremation certificate AND *OMG!* a laminated page with Bear's paw print on it. I nearly lost it at that part. They did such a lovely job. Of course, the ashes are in, basically, a ziplock baggy (with double zippers *snerk*). But the whole thing was just beautiful. And more than enough room in there to either put Fly when he goes, or to put our other 2 boys. I am leaning to Fly and Shadow, and then use Fly's box for Zingo and Red Dwarf.
It made me feel better. Kitten misses having someone to pick on and mess with, though. And Fly is just Fly. He's been through so much in his life, he just goes with the flow. It's the little things for me. Like cleaning the yard to mow, and picking up his toys and the wood blocks he kept stealing from the kindling bin. The absolute suddeness.
The Yoder's thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The funeral was Sunday morning, and they were able to have a viewing on Saturday. Over 1200 people came through the viewing, and over 600 were at the funeral.
*think* I think that's everything. Doesn't mean I will be around as much. I still only have dial up, of course. That's the big sticky. And life still sucks a lot. I need a job, and no one wants to hire me because they think I am going to leave "as soon as things turn around" and go back to driving.
Current Location: couch, in the air conditioning
Current Mood: tired
Current Music: dr who
Tags: update
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10:32 am
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1930's housewife-Giant Fail!
from http://dr-is-in.livejournal.com/
Current Mood:  hot
Tags: meme
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07:56 pm
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prayers, please
I know, I only seem to pop in when things have Happened. This is a bad bad Happen.
One of the Amish guys here I sometimes drive for... oh god... he was moving lumber this afternoon. His 2yr old son walked behind him. He was killed instantly. Right now, they don't even think there will be a viewing.
here's the coshocton tribune article:
COSHOCTON — A 22-month-old child was killed after being hit by a forklift this afternoon at a residence on Ohio 643, said Sheriff Tim Rogers.
Daniel H. Yoder, 29881 Ohio 643, was moving a stack of lumber and backing up when the forklift he was driving hit David D. Yoder, who, unknown to his father, was playing near the equipment.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene by Coshocton County Coroner Dr. Robert Gwinn.
Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services and the Three Rivers Fire District.
The accident remains under investigation.
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Good thoughts/prayers for the family would be wonderful.
Current Mood: sad
Tags: amish, death
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12:28 pm
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Bear Puppy, R.I.P.
Bear, the German Shepherd Puppy we rescued last July died this morning from ..um... GRV? Torsion? Where his stomach twists around.
Nothing we could have done for him, according to DocWeiss Once it starts in these bigger dogs, it just goes. I am heart sick, but glad it was fast, something I really couldn't have prevented and where we were bonding nicely, we hadn't fully bonded. The kitten, OTOPaw is devastated. She keeps looking for him. When we left to go to the vet this morning, she batted his nose, licked him, he "chased" her about 3-4' (usually it would be around the house) then tried to go with us! He as her playmate/little brother. Fly...Fly is easy going. What happens, happens. He's off, but I think that is because of Kitten, me and Zenaru.
We are sad, but not devastated.
Current Mood: sad
Tags: dogs
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03:18 pm
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Prayerws needed
Not gotten any job I went after yet. Which is kind of good. Remember Jr Schlabaugh, the Amish guy with the prostate cancer? He got a good bill of health, was getting treatments holistically. They are sending him to the ER in Canton, ohio this afternoon. It flared up really badly the last 24hrs. Does not look good, but you never know.
I will be leaving to take him and a couple of the son's up with me (they were going to send him with just me, but then thought a family member should go). May not be back until WAY early tomorrow AM. We will see.
So, cross fingers, toes, prayers, whatever for him would be appreciated.
Current Location: heading to canton
Current Mood: sad
Tags: prayer
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08:45 pm
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Which Torchwood Character am I?
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Which Torchwood Character Are You?
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| You scored as Ianto Jones You are a very secretive person, try opening up to your friends and they'll help you get through. Learn to trust yourself, and the people around you. But remember not to let them take advantage of you.
Ianto Jones |
| 87% | Suzie Costello |
| 73% | Gwen Cooper |
| 67% | Toshiko Sato |
| 60% | Weevil |
| 53% | Owen Harper |
| 47% |
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I feel the need to check out my basement for cyber things....
Current Mood: apathetic
Tags: meme
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08:43 pm
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my feet speak
I suspect, looking at their code, if they had made 1 more "is you foot average, large or short" and I answered Short (3.5 US childrens...um... 32 UK)it would have made me a tougfher little bugger. ;-)
What Your Feet Say About You:
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You are pretty average in your expressiveness. You can express yourself well, but you don't always want to.
You are a somewhat passionate person. A few things get you very fired up, but you're usually pretty laid back.
You are an assertive person at times. You'll pull out all the stops to get what you want, if it's worth it.
You take a while to fall in love, but once you do, you stay pretty attached to your partner.
You are not easily frightened, but you have a few strong phobias.
You are intellectual and philosophical. You are more concerned with thoughts than action.
You are an amazingly hard worker. You aren't spoiled and you don't mind getting your hands dirty.
You are easily influenced by other people. You're quite impressionable, so you should only be around people who are a good influence.
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06:40 am
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Top gear and David tennat
Next week, BBCamerica is running the Top Gear episode with David Tennant. Doctor Who #10!!!!
I was a little sleepy when they ran the preview or I'd have told everyone last night.
*grins* looks like he is not such a very good driver.
Tags: doctor who, top gear
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