Re: Updates? News? Let's hear it!

[Cele]

On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
wrote:

>Over the back fence:
>
>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!

Exciting stuff, but I'm with you. Glad I'm not having a baby! I
finally have my baby in her graduation year......

>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...

Too true......and all the time, trying to *not break it*.

>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
>2005?

Probably. I blinked recently and my baby entered grade 12. LOL

>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.

OK, lessee....

Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
Christmas, and fancy a get together?

T is doing really well. She's just finished her senior work experience
and got an A. They were very impressed with her, and it did her no end
of good to have such a fine evaluation.

We moved out of my parents' place and into our own 2 bedroom apartment
and it's working out well. We're right on public transit and I
*finally* have a short commute to work.

Work is challenging, at times frustrating, and interesting. It's quite
something starting a whole new programme and while the responsibility
is huge, so are the potential rewards. We're gradually beating the
challenges into submission and I'm starting to feel like we can really
do something good for kids, which is a good feeling.

D and M moved out of my parents' place a couple of weeks ago and are
very happy in their new, 3br apartment. They're both working, which is
good. I think that D will get bored eventually and go back to
university, but if she doesn't, it's her life. As long as she's happy
and functioning well, I'm not complaining.

Last week, on Friday, she piled up her car. On Monday, someone drove
into mine. And on Monday night, T got mugged. So life continues
lively, but we continue to stay on top of it. :-)

I think we're all *really* looking forward to Christmas this year.

Cele

[Tiffany]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 03:21:20 GMT, Cele > wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Over the back fence:
>>>
>>>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>>>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>>>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>>
>>Exciting stuff, but I'm with you. Glad I'm not having a baby! I
>>finally have my baby in her graduation year......
>>
>>>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>>>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>>>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>>>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>>
>>Too true......and all the time, trying to *not break it*.
>>
>>>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
>>>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
>>>2005?
>>
>>Probably. I blinked recently and my baby entered grade 12. LOL
>>
>>>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>>
>>OK, lessee....
>>
>>Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
>>we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
>>liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
>>the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
>>Christmas, and fancy a get together?
>
> I was considering driving to my brother's in PA. I'm not certain yet.
> I really would like to meet my new neice. I doubt I'll get to the
> city though... drats. Maybe another time.

What part of PA? Maybe we could meet up???


T

[Tiffany]

"Cele" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
> wrote:
>
>>Over the back fence:
>>
>>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>
> Exciting stuff, but I'm with you. Glad I'm not having a baby! I
> finally have my baby in her graduation year......
>
>>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>
> Too true......and all the time, trying to *not break it*.
>
>>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
>>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
>>2005?
>
> Probably. I blinked recently and my baby entered grade 12. LOL
>
>>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>
> OK, lessee....
>
> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
> the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
> Christmas, and fancy a get together?

NYC.... nah...... not me. I enjoy the big cities but not on holidays.



>
> T is doing really well. She's just finished her senior work experience
> and got an A. They were very impressed with her, and it did her no end
> of good to have such a fine evaluation.
>
> We moved out of my parents' place and into our own 2 bedroom apartment
> and it's working out well. We're right on public transit and I
> *finally* have a short commute to work.

Cool fo ryou! Congrads on all the good news.

>
> Work is challenging, at times frustrating, and interesting. It's quite
> something starting a whole new programme and while the responsibility
> is huge, so are the potential rewards. We're gradually beating the
> challenges into submission and I'm starting to feel like we can really
> do something good for kids, which is a good feeling.
>
> D and M moved out of my parents' place a couple of weeks ago and are
> very happy in their new, 3br apartment. They're both working, which is
> good. I think that D will get bored eventually and go back to
> university, but if she doesn't, it's her life. As long as she's happy
> and functioning well, I'm not complaining.
>
> Last week, on Friday, she piled up her car. On Monday, someone drove
> into mine. And on Monday night, T got mugged. So life continues
> lively, but we continue to stay on top of it. :-)

I don't recall exactly what you and Paul paln.... (he moves here, you move
there) BUT...... you might want to consider moving farther away from where
ever you are. lol Your posts keep reminding me of why not to move to
canada, besides the snow and cold. lol

T

[Tiffany]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> Over the back fence:
>
> My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
> :-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
> harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>
> She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
> her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
> is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
> teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>
> The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
> nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
> 2005?
>
> Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>
> Cheers!
> 'Kate
>
> PS... Joelle... you are missed.
>

Congrads on the newest baby in the family.

News here....... S is leaving tomorrow for a few days to go meet her
half-brother. She is very excited. Her Grandparents are picking her up on
the way down there so she will also have the chance to become spoiled while
she is with them. They even got her her OWN hotel room, you know, so she has
privacy. (Maybe it is they that want privacy???lol) The mother of the baby
won't be there though. She went into a drug rehab program. I wasn't aware
she had such intense drug issues but apparently she does. That helped solve
some issues, like S going with her over Thanksgiving. I said no. But she did
have some milestones. First off, had the baby..... must have been tough, she
had a C-section the complications. Second off, the doctors put her on strong
pain meds. (That is how she worded it..... not she took pain meds, the
doctors put HER on them.) Third, S's fathers birthday just past as well as
some meeting anniversary for the mom and dad. Anyways, her parents are
taking care of the little one for now so the visit can go on as planned. I
told S about the mom going into rehab and she didn't like the news to much
but also didn't comment at this point. I did point out that she is doing the
right thing in getting help and better now then later.

But I am looking forward to my week. :) Hey Paul...... up for a drive??? lol

T

[Tiffany]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 08:24:51 -0500, "Tiffany" >
> wrote:
>
>>Congrads on the newest baby in the family.
>
> Thanks! I'm so glad it's a neice! I can't wait to hear what they
> name ner.
>
>>News here....... S is leaving tomorrow for a few days to go meet her
>>half-brother. She is very excited. Her Grandparents are picking her up on
>>the way down there so she will also have the chance to become spoiled
>>while
>>she is with them. They even got her her OWN hotel room, you know, so she
>>has
>>privacy. (Maybe it is they that want privacy???lol) The mother of the baby
>>won't be there though. She went into a drug rehab program. I wasn't aware
>>she had such intense drug issues but apparently she does. That helped
>>solve
>>some issues, like S going with her over Thanksgiving. I said no. But she
>>did
>>have some milestones. First off, had the baby..... must have been tough,
>>she
>>had a C-section the complications. Second off, the doctors put her on
>>strong
>>pain meds. (That is how she worded it..... not she took pain meds, the
>>doctors put HER on them.) Third, S's fathers birthday just past as well as
>>some meeting anniversary for the mom and dad. Anyways, her parents are
>>taking care of the little one for now so the visit can go on as planned. I
>>told S about the mom going into rehab and she didn't like the news to much
>>but also didn't comment at this point. I did point out that she is doing
>>the
>>right thing in getting help and better now then later.
>
> That sounds a lot like things are turning a corner for everyone. The
> mother's getting taken care of, the baby is safe, S will have some
> closure WRT the baby, her father, and the baby's mother, and she'll
> spend some time with her grandparents.
>
>
>>But I am looking forward to my week. :) Hey Paul...... up for a drive???
>>lol
>>
>>T
>
> And... you'll have time to um.. relax or whatever
>
> <thinking... *every* damn thread?> <-joke.
>
> 'Kate
>

lol... actually I will be working lots! Have fun??? What the heck is that?
Isn't work fun??? :)

T

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[..:T:..]

On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 08:15:50 -0500, "Tiffany"
> claimed:

>
>"Cele" > wrote in message
...
>> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Over the back fence:
>>>
>>>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>>>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>>>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>>
>> Exciting stuff, but I'm with you. Glad I'm not having a baby! I
>> finally have my baby in her graduation year......
>>
>>>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>>>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>>>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>>>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>>
>> Too true......and all the time, trying to *not break it*.
>>
>>>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
>>>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
>>>2005?
>>
>> Probably. I blinked recently and my baby entered grade 12. LOL
>>
>>>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>>
>> OK, lessee....
>>
>> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
>> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
>> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
>> the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
>> Christmas, and fancy a get together?
>
>NYC.... nah...... not me. I enjoy the big cities but not on holidays.
>
Heh. I've never been to NYC. No idea whether I'll enjoy it
for Christmas or not. But it seems to have lots going on,
and let's face it, I'm really going for the people....:-)

>>
>> T is doing really well. She's just finished her senior work experience
>> and got an A. They were very impressed with her, and it did her no end
>> of good to have such a fine evaluation.
>>
>> We moved out of my parents' place and into our own 2 bedroom apartment
>> and it's working out well. We're right on public transit and I
>> *finally* have a short commute to work.
>
>Cool fo ryou! Congrads on all the good news.
>
Heh, thanks. It was a desperate move, believe me.

>> Work is challenging, at times frustrating, and interesting. It's quite
>> something starting a whole new programme and while the responsibility
>> is huge, so are the potential rewards. We're gradually beating the
>> challenges into submission and I'm starting to feel like we can really
>> do something good for kids, which is a good feeling.
>>
>> D and M moved out of my parents' place a couple of weeks ago and are
>> very happy in their new, 3br apartment. They're both working, which is
>> good. I think that D will get bored eventually and go back to
>> university, but if she doesn't, it's her life. As long as she's happy
>> and functioning well, I'm not complaining.
>>
>> Last week, on Friday, she piled up her car. On Monday, someone drove
>> into mine. And on Monday night, T got mugged. So life continues
>> lively, but we continue to stay on top of it. :-)
>
>I don't recall exactly what you and Paul paln.... (he moves here, you move
>there)

He's moving here, at the end of the school year.

>BUT...... you might want to consider moving farther away from where
>ever you are. lol Your posts keep reminding me of why not to move to
>canada, besides the snow and cold. lol

This is Canada's bananna belt. We get far less snow and cold
here than anywhere else.

What else have I said that makes you think Canada's a bad
place to live?

Cele

[Tiffany]

"..:T:.." > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 08:15:50 -0500, "Tiffany"
> > claimed:
>
>>
>>"Cele" > wrote in message
...
>>> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Over the back fence:
>>>>
>>>>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>>>>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>>>>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>>>
>>> Exciting stuff, but I'm with you. Glad I'm not having a baby! I
>>> finally have my baby in her graduation year......
>>>
>>>>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>>>>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>>>>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>>>>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>>>
>>> Too true......and all the time, trying to *not break it*.
>>>
>>>>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
>>>>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
>>>>2005?
>>>
>>> Probably. I blinked recently and my baby entered grade 12. LOL
>>>
>>>>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>>>
>>> OK, lessee....
>>>
>>> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
>>> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
>>> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
>>> the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
>>> Christmas, and fancy a get together?
>>
>>NYC.... nah...... not me. I enjoy the big cities but not on holidays.
>>
> Heh. I've never been to NYC. No idea whether I'll enjoy it
> for Christmas or not. But it seems to have lots going on,
> and let's face it, I'm really going for the people....:-)
>
>>>
>>> T is doing really well. She's just finished her senior work experience
>>> and got an A. They were very impressed with her, and it did her no end
>>> of good to have such a fine evaluation.
>>>
>>> We moved out of my parents' place and into our own 2 bedroom apartment
>>> and it's working out well. We're right on public transit and I
>>> *finally* have a short commute to work.
>>
>>Cool fo ryou! Congrads on all the good news.
>>
> Heh, thanks. It was a desperate move, believe me.
>
>>> Work is challenging, at times frustrating, and interesting. It's quite
>>> something starting a whole new programme and while the responsibility
>>> is huge, so are the potential rewards. We're gradually beating the
>>> challenges into submission and I'm starting to feel like we can really
>>> do something good for kids, which is a good feeling.
>>>
>>> D and M moved out of my parents' place a couple of weeks ago and are
>>> very happy in their new, 3br apartment. They're both working, which is
>>> good. I think that D will get bored eventually and go back to
>>> university, but if she doesn't, it's her life. As long as she's happy
>>> and functioning well, I'm not complaining.
>>>
>>> Last week, on Friday, she piled up her car. On Monday, someone drove
>>> into mine. And on Monday night, T got mugged. So life continues
>>> lively, but we continue to stay on top of it. :-)
>>
>>I don't recall exactly what you and Paul paln.... (he moves here, you move
>>there)
>
> He's moving here, at the end of the school year.
>
>>BUT...... you might want to consider moving farther away from where
>>ever you are. lol Your posts keep reminding me of why not to move to
>>canada, besides the snow and cold. lol
>
> This is Canada's bananna belt. We get far less snow and cold
> here than anywhere else.
>
> What else have I said that makes you think Canada's a bad
> place to live?
>
> Cele

Muggings...... that sticks out. One tends not to get mugged where I live.
lol

Oh I know it goes on everywhere. Don't get to upset because I was down on
Canada. It was just a comment. :)

T

[Tiffany]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:24:18 -0500, "Tiffany" >
> wrote:
>
>
>>lol... actually I will be working lots! Have fun??? What the heck is that?
>>Isn't work fun??? :)
>>
>>T
>
> Now I'm disappointed. I thought there was a possibility for yet
> another assp romance.
>
> Oh well.
>
> 'Kate
>

Trust me when I say I would not share that here. lol

T

[Cele]

On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 21:40:43 -0500, "Tiffany" >
wrote:

>
>"..:T:.." > wrote in message
...
>> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 08:15:50 -0500, "Tiffany"
>> > claimed:
>>
>>>
>>>"Cele" > wrote in message
...
>>>> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Over the back fence:
>>>>>
>>>>>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>>>>>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>>>>>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>>>>
>>>> Exciting stuff, but I'm with you. Glad I'm not having a baby! I
>>>> finally have my baby in her graduation year......
>>>>
>>>>>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>>>>>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>>>>>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>>>>>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>>>>
>>>> Too true......and all the time, trying to *not break it*.
>>>>
>>>>>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
>>>>>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
>>>>>2005?
>>>>
>>>> Probably. I blinked recently and my baby entered grade 12. LOL
>>>>
>>>>>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>>>>
>>>> OK, lessee....
>>>>
>>>> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
>>>> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
>>>> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
>>>> the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
>>>> Christmas, and fancy a get together?
>>>
>>>NYC.... nah...... not me. I enjoy the big cities but not on holidays.
>>>
>> Heh. I've never been to NYC. No idea whether I'll enjoy it
>> for Christmas or not. But it seems to have lots going on,
>> and let's face it, I'm really going for the people....:-)
>>
>>>>
>>>> T is doing really well. She's just finished her senior work experience
>>>> and got an A. They were very impressed with her, and it did her no end
>>>> of good to have such a fine evaluation.
>>>>
>>>> We moved out of my parents' place and into our own 2 bedroom apartment
>>>> and it's working out well. We're right on public transit and I
>>>> *finally* have a short commute to work.
>>>
>>>Cool fo ryou! Congrads on all the good news.
>>>
>> Heh, thanks. It was a desperate move, believe me.
>>
>>>> Work is challenging, at times frustrating, and interesting. It's quite
>>>> something starting a whole new programme and while the responsibility
>>>> is huge, so are the potential rewards. We're gradually beating the
>>>> challenges into submission and I'm starting to feel like we can really
>>>> do something good for kids, which is a good feeling.
>>>>
>>>> D and M moved out of my parents' place a couple of weeks ago and are
>>>> very happy in their new, 3br apartment. They're both working, which is
>>>> good. I think that D will get bored eventually and go back to
>>>> university, but if she doesn't, it's her life. As long as she's happy
>>>> and functioning well, I'm not complaining.
>>>>
>>>> Last week, on Friday, she piled up her car. On Monday, someone drove
>>>> into mine. And on Monday night, T got mugged. So life continues
>>>> lively, but we continue to stay on top of it. :-)
>>>
>>>I don't recall exactly what you and Paul paln.... (he moves here, you move
>>>there)
>>
>> He's moving here, at the end of the school year.
>>
>>>BUT...... you might want to consider moving farther away from where
>>>ever you are. lol Your posts keep reminding me of why not to move to
>>>canada, besides the snow and cold. lol
>>
>> This is Canada's bananna belt. We get far less snow and cold
>> here than anywhere else.
>>
>> What else have I said that makes you think Canada's a bad
>> place to live?
>>
>> Cele
>
>Muggings...... that sticks out. One tends not to get mugged where I live.
>lol

One tends not to get mugged here, too.

>Oh I know it goes on everywhere. Don't get to upset because I was down on
>Canada. It was just a comment. :)

Not to worry, Tiffany. Your comment hasn't shattered my perception of
either my country or yours. :-)

Cele

[V]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> Over the back fence:
>
> My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
> :-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
> harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!
>
> She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
> her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
> is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
> teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...
>
> The fall semester ends in 5 weeks. I can't believe Christmas is
> nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. If I blink, will it be
> 2005?
>
> Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>
> Cheers!
> 'Kate
>
> PS... Joelle... you are missed.
>

Good to hear that Kate!
A new baby is always brings a renewed sense of being, in my opinion.
All is well here. Just studying for LSAT, working and taking care of the kids.
One is getting braces the first of the year, so we are "bracing" for that
financially! Pardon the pun.
heh
V
PS. Where is Joelle?

[V]

"Cele" > wrote in message
...
snip
>
> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
> the tickets and are really going. Anyone else going to be in NYC for
> Christmas, and fancy a get together?
>

OK! Sounds like fun! I wished I were in NYC for a bit. Just to see some shows
and gawk.


> T is doing really well. She's just finished her senior work experience
> and got an A. They were very impressed with her, and it did her no end
> of good to have such a fine evaluation.

Always good! Gosh, a Senior. Proms, college tests, and so much more!

>
> We moved out of my parents' place and into our own 2 bedroom apartment
> and it's working out well. We're right on public transit and I
> *finally* have a short commute to work.
>

Woman, I know it has to be nice. I used to sleep on the Transit and had a lady
wake me up when it was my turn to pull the cord.
Ah....a short commute.....wow, I am jealous!

> Work is challenging, at times frustrating, and interesting. It's quite
> something starting a whole new programme and while the responsibility
> is huge, so are the potential rewards. We're gradually beating the
> challenges into submission and I'm starting to feel like we can really
> do something good for kids, which is a good feeling.
>

It is always a good feeling to know you are assisting someone's betterment in
life. You go Cele!

> D and M moved out of my parents' place a couple of weeks ago and are
> very happy in their new, 3br apartment. They're both working, which is
> good. I think that D will get bored eventually and go back to
> university, but if she doesn't, it's her life. As long as she's happy
> and functioning well, I'm not complaining.
>
> Last week, on Friday, she piled up her car. On Monday, someone drove
> into mine. And on Monday night, T got mugged. So life continues
> lively, but we continue to stay on top of it. :-)
>

Yeeps. Mugged? Geesh. Could she ID the mugger? Ahem, like that will make much
of a difference eh?

> I think we're all *really* looking forward to Christmas this year.
>
> Cele

I am too. This is the first year, though, I will not have my grandmother here
and I am aware it will be difficult. I am only trying to embrace it.
V

[P.Fritz]

"Tiffany" > wrote in message
...
>
> "'Kate" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:24:18 -0500, "Tiffany" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>lol... actually I will be working lots! Have fun??? What the heck is
>>>that?
>>>Isn't work fun??? :)
>>>
>>>T
>>
>> Now I'm disappointed. I thought there was a possibility for yet
>> another assp romance.
>>
>> Oh well.
>>
>> 'Kate
>>
>
> Trust me when I say I would not share that here. lol
>
> T

Damn......guess I was too slow on the response :-)

>

[Tiffany]

"P.Fritz" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Tiffany" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "'Kate" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:24:18 -0500, "Tiffany" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>lol... actually I will be working lots! Have fun??? What the heck is
>>>>that?
>>>>Isn't work fun??? :)
>>>>
>>>>T
>>>
>>> Now I'm disappointed. I thought there was a possibility for yet
>>> another assp romance.
>>>
>>> Oh well.
>>>
>>> 'Kate
>>>
>>
>> Trust me when I say I would not share that here. lol
>>
>> T
>
> Damn......guess I was too slow on the response :-)
>
>>
>
>

Geez... where you been? The kid is already back home. lol j/k

T

[Bebelestrnge0721]

>Subject: Updates? News? Let's hear it!
>From: 'Kate
>Date: 11/7/2004 9:42 PM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>Over the back fence:

I've heard good fences make good neighbors? :)

>My sister emailed. She said our brother's wife (SIL) is dialating.
>:-) My brother's third daughter, my third neice. He doesn't mind the
>harem. I'm glad I'm not the one having the baby!

<smile> Babies are so sweet ! Congrats auntie Kate ! Having babies at our ages
is unthinkable , absurd, crazy...... nope!

>She sent along the caption to a cartoon that she saw and it reminded
>her of me so I'm posting it for you guys: Being parents of teenagers
>is like carrying a piano on our backs but being a single parent of
>teens is like trying to catch a piano from 3 floors up...

LOL! yep, that's me under that piano many times...........

>The fall semester ends in 5 weeks.

Does that mean you get a break ! Good for you...enjoy !


I can't believe Christmas is
>nearly here and Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks.

NO WAY ! We did not even finish the Halloween candy yet........

If I blink, will it be
>2005?

Just don't blink us backwards, it has been a long hard climb.

>Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>
>Cheers!
>'Kate
>
>PS... Joelle... you are missed.
>
>

Well, not much different for now, here in P.A. gettin colder, even had some ice
on the pumpkin recently . My widdle brother gave me a 1998 ford windstar
minivan, cause he got himself a promotion and a company car ! He is such a
great brother, always trying to help . My 20 year old truck is still kicking
but I put it away for the winter. S is taking her meds regularly and is back
home now. I see a glimmer of light beyond the dark clouds .....The baby is
walking and even using two word sentences at 10 months old ! She has a cold and
ear infections though :(
I'm not back to work yet , may be able to be home for the winter months
which is great . M is working midnights and has picked up a part time respite
job working with a high functioning autistic 14 yr old
boy. She loves her work ! So I have taken to the stay at home mom/grandmom role
for a while. It is rather nice to be honest. Life has had its ups and downs,
but it's not so bad after all ! I'm gonna have the big christmas eve family
gathering at my house this year, I'll do all the cooking like Dad use to do :)
J will come home from school for a couple weeks over the holiday break, I
haven't seen her since last holiday. If the dog M brought with her does not
stop peeing on my couch we will have stuffed Malamute for thanksgiving dinner !
Guess that's about it for now. Have a good one ! :)
Bev

[V]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 09 Nov 2004 13:29:18 GMT, "V" > wrote:
>
>
> >Good to hear that Kate!
> >A new baby is always brings a renewed sense of being, in my opinion.
>
> It is... a bit on the sad side. She's the first grandchild born
> without a grandparent (both sides). I guess the Aunts (my sister and
> I) will have to fill in as best we can.
>
> >All is well here. Just studying for LSAT, working and taking care of the
kids.
>
> I'm sure you'll do great on the LSAT.
>
> >One is getting braces the first of the year, so we are "bracing" for that
> >financially! Pardon the pun.
>
> LOL
>
> >heh
> >V
> >PS. Where is Joelle?
>
> Maybe she got a life. :-) I hope she got a life. I need a life.
> Hey... anyone got a...
>
> heh. nevermind.
>
> 'Kate
>

Oh we have a life! I think I put it somewhere around here....::looking under
the couch cushions::
V

[V]

"'Kate" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:13:11 GMT, "V" > wrote:
>
> >Oh we have a life! I think I put it somewhere around here....::looking
under
> >the couch cushions::
> >V
>
> Didya find it yet? 'Cause I think I might know where mine is but I
> don't think I can reach it.
>
> 'K
>

LOL...nope not yet.....
Oh, there it is....under my couch cushion next to the remote.
V

[Paul Griffiths]

"Cele" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
> wrote:

<snip>

> >Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>
> OK, lessee....
>
> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
> the tickets and are really going.

Is now a good time to mention that we still haven't sorted out where we'll
be staying?

> Anyone else going to be in NYC for Christmas, and fancy a get together?

Good point, thanks. I knew there was a reason I liked you.


--
Paul Griffiths

[Cele]

On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:06:17 -0000, "Paul Griffiths"
> wrote:

>"Cele" > wrote in message
...
>> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 02:42:18 GMT, 'Kate >
>> wrote:
>
><snip>
>
>> >Love to hear from everyone... updates, gossip, etc.
>>
>> OK, lessee....
>>
>> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
>> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
>> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
>> the tickets and are really going.
>
>Is now a good time to mention that we still haven't sorted out where we'll
>be staying?

Haven't you heard? I'm staying with you! LOL

>> Anyone else going to be in NYC for Christmas, and fancy a get together?
>
>Good point, thanks. I knew there was a reason I liked you.

I thought it was my money. [chortle]

Cele

[Paul Griffiths]

"Cele" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:06:17 -0000, "Paul Griffiths"
> > wrote:
> >"Cele" > wrote in message
> ...

<snip>

> >> Paul and I have bought our tickets to New York for Christmas. Maybe
> >> we'll get time to post over the season and let you all know how we're
> >> liking it. Pete and T are very impressed that we've actually bought
> >> the tickets and are really going.
> >
> >Is now a good time to mention that we still haven't sorted out where
we'll
> >be staying?
>
> Haven't you heard? I'm staying with you! LOL

Well that's you sorted then. Now where am *I* staying, I wonder.

> >> Anyone else going to be in NYC for Christmas, and fancy a get together?
> >
> >Good point, thanks. I knew there was a reason I liked you.
>
> I thought it was my money. [chortle]

Only when I'm bored with your body, lover. :-Þ


--
Paul Griffiths