This and That, and Hockey

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

I called my son from work this morning and he sounded so much better then last night. As he filled me in last evening, I could hear the shake in his voice. (I didn't have time to give details in my morning entry so I do apologize) He wanted to tell me the news of the 72 hour wait, didn't want me to hear it on the news. He wasn't sure which direction to go in, and I could tell he was a bit stressed about the idea of no income for the next few weeks/months if a settlement wasn't reached. He did say he will be eligible for unemployment after 49 days. Argh! That's a long wait! Poor kid, at 20 that is a huge thing to deal with. In our conversation this morning we discussed some options and I think he was more relaxed and accepting of the situation. We've been through hard times before and together we will get through this one. I can't pay all his bills, but we will work things out. Let's just hope if they do strike, it isn't lengthy.

Lunch today was awesome!! Jimmy called me as he pulled up in front of my office. To make things easier, I just went out and met him. He was standing beside the car as I came out the door and immediately walked to meet me. He gave me such a bear hug and picked up off the ground. I laughed and told him to put me down before he hurt himself. We stood and hugged for a second more and I could feel the stress immediately leave my body. Just like old times he made everything better. We went to a little sandwich shop around the corner. It had rained in the morning, but by lunch time it had stopped and since the place had a little awning over tables outside we decided to sit there so not to be crowded inside. It was a perfect fall day. The ground around us still showed signs of the earlier rain and the leaves that had fallen had a shine about them with distinctive water droplets still laying on them. The little bit of sun that was shining caught the water drops and glistened like diamonds. Every so often you'd feel the wind blow and several leaves would dance by as the tumbled to the comfort of the soft wet grass. We've talked on the phone several times over the past year but it had been so long since we actually seen each other. He aged well. The slight wrinkles around his eyes and lips added distinction to his face as he smiled. He still has the sparkle I remember from the first time I met him. The belly laugh and the calmness in his voice, so soothing. We talked about everything and on several occasions it seemed like neither of us took a breath but instead rambled endlessly. After a long while we both laughed as we realized we'd hardly touched our food. To busy talking. It hardly seemed like an hour, but it was time for lunch to end. I wrapped the remainder of my sandwich in a napkin and figured I would eat it when I got back to work. Lunch hour and eat? Not on your life!! When we got back in front of my building I leaned over to give him a hug and a kiss. Before I knew it I had a tear drop rolling down my cheek. He wiped it away and we promised we wouldn't let so much time pass between our next visit. I half laughed and half cried as I knew life gets in the way so often. I do hope we can keep that promise, he is like my rock. I know I can call him anytime and he'd drop everything if I needed him, he's done it in the past, as I have for him. I just miss our face to face encounters on a casual basis.

Well I have a few emails to go through and then I am calling it a night. It's been a long day. Hope you all have a great one!

hugs

Good Morning!!!

Just a quick entry this morning to say Good Morning to all and to send a quick thanks for all the comments and well wishes for Ste. It appears his mailbox is full this morning and Super Ste is doing some undercover work to find out how so many folks knew. Was it his past entries? Do folks actually read sidebars? Was it mystery Marilyn? Will Super Ste get to the bottom of it?

OMG!! For those of you who asked, no it is not me singing!! It was just as irresistible as Ste and I had to put it up. I laughed so hard I nearly wet myself. What luck I had finding that!! Happy Birthday again babes! *smooch* Hope all your dreams and wishes come true, you deserve the best life has to offer.

One more little favor I wanted to ask. Can ya all just say a quick prayer for my son. It appears the Union gave the company 72 hour notice for a strike. The sides are extremely far apart and it does not look like they will come to an agreement before Thursday at 1pm. I hope things get settled quickly and would appreciate any and all good vibes sent his way.

Ya'll have a great day, and thanks again!

hugs

Monday, October 2, 2006

It's Ste's Birthday!!!

Yeap, you heard me right, today is Ste's Birthday. It is midnight in England already ::giggle:: I thought and thought, wrote and wrote, searched high and low, and decided the best entry I could do was with video. A video for the 'KING' (or is that 'QUEEN'?) of videos! The timing is a bit off, and some notes are waaaaaaaay off, but hey not everyone can be as good as him! LMAO!!!!

So without further ado.....

Happy Birthday Ste!!! Love ya babes!

xxxxxxx

Hope you'll jump over to his 'place' and leave him good wishes!

Sunday, October 1, 2006

Autumn's Ablaze

Today was a pretty laid back Sunday. I got up early and did a new 'morning' graphic but never even posted it. I did some searches on line and got through mail and that was all before 8am. I looked out the window and realized it was the perfect day to go back to bed, so I did. Not sure if I was tired or just enjoying the calmness & quiet, but I fell fast asleep. I woke to the smell of coffee and toast a couple hours later. As I tumbled out of bed for the second time, I decided I didn't feel like doing anything. I had thought about taking a ride and getting some pictures, but the sun was not really out and I wanted the 'glow' on the colors, not a dingy look. Maybe another day. I made a few calls and got a few things done around the house and before I knew it 'morning' had passed. Hmmmm guess I don't use that graphic today!

As you see, I have gotten several Halloween graphics that I played with. I have ton more to work with but I needed a break. Suppose the next batch will be of the cute type, and probably down the road a bit... but one never knows. LOL Sometimes I get in PSP and I just go with what I open first. I've also had a million requests to have sayings on some graphics so I was working on those. Too funny, as I was looking for some quotes to go with graphics I found one that made me laugh hysterically. Not one I would use, but it was a hoot! I had a water graphic that I wanted a saying on. So in my search I found something by W. C. Fields :I hate water - fish f*** in it. Now wouldn't that just be a trip on a pretty graphic? OMG!!!

I'm doing good, Bills won today, Sabres play for real starting Wed. I got graphics done, did a new sidebar graphic that I'm not sure I like yet, laundry is all done, brother is still in serious pain but doing a bit better. I thank you for all the well wishes, as does he. He called me this morning to thank me for the 'lovely' picture of him. LOL I go to the Dentist tomorrow, oh the joy!! Some serious issues going on, and will have a plan of attack after the meeting tomorrow. Always, always, read the side effects of meds you're given! Sometimes you'll have no choice but to take them, but at least be prepared as you can always be that small percentage of those effected. I think I rank in that percentage on everything. ROFL!! Not that I'd change a thing, but I am also the 1% that got pregnant while on the pill. With all the health issues after, I'm glad I was. Things happen for a reason, and some higher power knew down the road I wouldn't be able to have any children so I was blessed with one then. I always wanted a ton. OMG! Did I say that? Well, actually it's true, I love kids! At my age now, I like them a whole lot more when I can give them back :)

Going to call it an early night, hope everyone had a productive and good weekend!

hugs