Bizarre

Just in a bizarre mood today, as the hodge podge of snags will no doubt display.  It's not that I'm sad, depressed, or ill.  I guess I'm just indifferent.  The behavior of some never ceases to amaze me.  Ever know anyone who has to compete in every aspect of life?  They are not happy unless they are the center of attention?  They have experienced everything bigger and better?  Hurt more?  Without even realizing it, (or maybe they do) the green monster of jealousy shows it's ugly head?  I've been experiencing that a lot lately and it makes me tired, I'm not in the mood to compete with anyone. 

 

I really don't know what I want to say tonight, just a bunch of mumbo jumbo going through my head.  I could ramble and babble, but I will spare you :)  Gaawd only knows what it would lead to anyway.  LOL 

 

For those of you not hearing music, try going back to the main page of the journal instead of the alert.  It's there and I can't figure out why some aren't hearing it.

Also, Guido made a comment on my entry yesterday regarding saving animation.  AOL pictures is not compatible so you will have to use hometown or an outside storage such as photobucket.  Go figure, another beautiful option of AOL that only half works!

 

I'm off to bed, hope everyone has a great night!! 

hugs

~d

 

    

 

 

            

 

            

 

                      

 

    

~ Sunday Snags ~

Today was good, very very good.  As the day wore on, I started feeling much better.  One thing that came out of not feeling 100% is the graphics.  I've been playing on and off all day.  Just because I was feeling better didn't mean I wanted to run out and do anything so......  I think I did more graphics in the past two days then I've ever done in such a short time.  Just imagine what will happen the week I'm off for the surgery  :::evil grin:::  Maybe I will feel up to trying that water wheel movement.  LOL

 

I've decided when it comes to football I need to cheer for the opposing team.  I was somewhat cheering for Brett and low and behold the Bills beat them 24-10.  Not that it means much as they are going no where!  Yet I cheered for Chicago to go one more week without a loss and what the hell!?!  The Dolphins win?  Not only did they win, but they won convincingly 31-13.  I have to think Chicago was looking past this game.  Miami is not good!!  Now no offense to my New England friends, but I really want Indy to win tonight.  Not sure why, but I do, and I cannot bring myself to cheer for Brady or Bruschi, so Peyton is on his own.

 

'Twas my lucky day today.  My son stopped by early in the day and then came back this evening.  He had to go picket tonight and he wanted to give me some news.  No the strike is not over, but they are talking again which is a good thing.  It's been 5 weeks and it is getting really old for all concerned.  He has taken on another job to hold him over while the strike is on, but it no way compares to the money he has become accustomed to.  He's ok, but is also looking to get back to work and soon.  'Scabs' have been hired, or so it is said, so this needs to end before it gets ugly!!

 

My boys were in New York City today and went on to beat the Rangers 4-3.  Once again they came back from being down to win.  This game was much better then last night and with any luck things will be back on track and they won't slack off for 40+ plus minutes and try to do the 'come back' at the end of the game.  My heart can't take it, and it will bite them again if they keep that up.

 

Yes, that is Ste you are hearing once again.  I missed his voice on my journal.  Oh hell, who the hell am I kidding, I miss him!  I know he's good, and all this going out and having fun is the best thing for him, but I do miss him.  A big shout out to NJ for the code to make the song play over and over.  Now we all have the privilege.  Thanks NJ! 

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Well, the weekend is over and I hope you all had a good one.  It's off to bed early so I am well rested and ready to start the work week.  G'nite

 

hugs

~d

 

EDIT:   It has been brought to my attention that some folks are having a hard time with saving files as .gif.  All animations have to be saved this way.  Yet, some versions of AOL doesn't include that option.  When you right click and do save as look for the file type '.gif', if this is not an option pick all files and before saving make sure you type in .gif after the actual file name, then save.  This should solve your problems and keep the animations in the graphic. 

 

    

 

                       

 

          

 

              

 

          

 

               

~ Sunday Sunday ~

Two days in a row my morning quickly turned into afternoon.  I hesitated using the graphic, but what the hell :)  It was morning when I started.  I'm pretty po'd with AOL and all the updates, apparently only a few alerts went out over the past few days.  While you are out surfing and reading your favorites, you may want to click on 'back to journal' at the top of the page to see if you missed anything previously posted.  I'm not sure why my graphics don't show up in alerts either.  I went to check out the permalink option that has unlimited storage, but it isn't compatible with my animation, or so Joe said, so it doesn't help me any.  That may be my issue with alerts too.  I will stick with a combination of file manager and photo bucket until things change, we know they will.

 

Feeling much better today, thank God!  The past few days were horrible.  I'm generally not a 'wuss' or baby when it comes to feeling ill, but damn this kicked my butt!  I just wanted to lounge around and be miserable, and let me tell you, I was!  I did play with PSP, as every addict does :)  It won't be long before you start seeing winter and Christmas holiday scenes, but for now just a few miscellaneous snags. 

 

Making Jambalaya to nibble on during the football game, and I do hope all the spices don't make my mouth act up again.  It's the perfect weather for it and I love it!   I suppose I will have to cheer for Brett Favre, one of my all time favorite players still active.  The Bills have been stinking up the joint lately so maybe if I cheer for someone else it will help.  LOL

 

Hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday.

hugs

~d

 

                        

 

                        

 

        

 

        

~ Saturday Night and the rest of the Snags ~

Wouldn't it be perfect to be here right now?  I thought so.  A slight chill in the air, with a nice cozy fire going inside.  Sitting curled up with a cup of tea and a good book.  Wrapped in a soft blanket.  Listening to the geese fly overhead and the water lapping on the shore.  Leaves rustling as they scatter across the land leaving the smell of sweet autumn.  Aaahhh I wish!!!

 

AOL has been a bit funky today.  It wouldn't let me post all my graphics in my morning entry.  I thought maybe there was just too much, but I've only gotten a few alerts today so I'm thinking maybe it is something more.  Folks in J-Land have a life?  LOL ok, didn't mean to sound nasty just thought it kind of funny.  Can I blame it on a fever again?  :)  It's just been a bit odd if I say so myself.  I'm not real sure I like the new set up either.  I thought I liked the graphics coming in the alerts, but wonder when it actually happens that way.  To me it seems a bit sporadic and wonder if alerts are sent out depending on how you put your graphics in or if you do.  GGGrrrr  with each upgrade, it seems we take a few steps back.  Anyone else notice anything weird out there?  Do you see my graphic in the alert?  That is if you have me on alerts.  LMAO

 

Really didn't do much today besides laundry.  I also updated my sidebar.  LOL with snow :)~  I just had no energy.  I was suppose to go to a party this evening for a family friend but couldn't bring myself to do it.  I know he'll understand.  I just have so much going on between the lingering cold and sore mouth.  It's like having a gazillion broken blisters and paper cuts inside my mouth.  Don't feel like talking (can you believe that?) and surely don't feel like being at a party.  Just hung out in sweats and laid around.  Feeling a bit sorry myself no doubt.

 

The boys lost in regulation tonight.  It was inevitable and I'm actually kind of glad it happened.  They've been playing a bit crappy and have still come back to win.  I knew their recent play would bite them and better it happen now so they can get their act together.  Just wish it didn't happen against Toronto.  ARGH!!  Won't complain much though.  They started the season great and grabbed 23 out of a possible 26 points.  I remember a time I'd be happy if they went .500, ok so not happy but satisfied... some what. 

 

And.... the rest of the snags.  A little Thanksgiving, a little Fall.  Hope you enjoy, and find something you like.  I'm going to finish my cup of tea, watch a little more hockey, it's a good thing to get Hockey Night in Canada, and then crawl in bed.  MMMMMMmmm nice clean sheets, maybe my stuffy nose will allow me to enjoy the scent. 

 

Have a great Saturday night and a peaceful Sunday

 

hugs

~d

 

     

 

                               

 

                                      

 

 

                

 

           

 

                  

 

                            

~ Saturday Update and Lots of Snags ~

Good Morning!!

 

Well, it was supposed to be morning when I entered, this but the kids stopped by.  What a way to make one smile.  Seeing those faces always makes me feel better and hearing the stories make me chuckle.   I was making toast and of course Bug needed to know.  'whatcha making?' 

I answer her while showing her the plate, 'toast.' 

'You make it all by yourself?' 

All I can do is giggle, 'yes babe, I made it all by myself.' 

'Ohhh, you going to eat it?' 

I have to bend over and kiss her on the top of her head.  Too sweet for words.

 

I'm feeling much better today.  The cold has taken a bit of a break.  My head is still a bit stuffy and my throat a bit sore.  I feel like I can open my eyes without my brain falling out and I don't feel like I need to carry the porcelain bucket with me any longer.  With any luck that is it, I really need to get healthy by the end of the month.

 

Oh, yes the end of the month.  GRrrrr   Dentist appointment was a bit disturbing and showed me just how vain I can be.  I have two choices.  Leave things as is and deal with the constant aches and pain while my teeth loosen so much they just fall out on their own one by one.  Or, I can go in for surgery and have them taken out all at once and be done with it.  I cursed, I cried, I bitched, and then the Dentist so nicely reminded me I am here, I beat the effects of everything else, it's a small price to pay.  I had to agree, but still it made me feel so sad, so embarrassed.  How come that decision was so hard to make?  Because I am vain!?!  So off he went, poking and prodding.  Pulling my lips this way and that.  Took some impressions and sent me on my way.  Or so I thought.  I woke up Friday morning to blisters on my lips and gums.  Turns out I had a reaction to the 'goop' they used for the impressions.  Oh, what joy.  Can't anything ever be easy?  So to go along with the effects of the cold my lips and gums were burning and sore.  Nothing they can do but let it run it's course.  Oh great, good thing it's on the inside of my mouth!!  Today it's much better, just feels like really bad chapped lips.  The big day?  November 21, just in time for Thanksgiving.  No worries about me overeating.   Mashed potatoes anyone?  Wow!  I can't believe I just typed all that for the world to see.  Geeeze.. I must still have a fever!

 

Now, on to the snags :)~  A little bit of this and a little bit of that.  Maybe, just maybe you'll find something you like.  Ok, can't put all the snags in now, AOL doesn't want me to.  I will back later with the rest.

 

Have a great day!

hugs

~d

 

       

 

        

 

           

 

                              

 

        

 

                              

    

What a day.... & a bit of this and that

I feel like shit!  My head is pounding, my sinuses plugged, my eyes won't stop watering, and I'm sneezing up a storm.  I go from hot to cold and back again.  My stomach was doing flips earlier, and thank gaawd that stopped!!

 

I did make my Dentist appointment today and I'm not at all happy about the results.  I really don't want to get into it now, I want to climb in bed.  LOL  After looking around, poking, prodding and stretching my cheeks and lips further then they were meant to go my mouth aches too.  My lips are sore, and have a few little cuts, or maybe I should say rips.  OUCH!!  That's not even taking into consideration they are even more chapped now then they were this morning. 

 

I'm old and falling apart!!  But my boys... ohhhh my boys... they were down 4-1 in the 3rd period and came back and won 5-4 in a shoot out.  Yeaaaaaah baaaaaaby!

 

Don't forget to stop by the Vivi Journal and get directions on voting.  Polls are open until the 6th.  Just click on the 'time to vote' graphic.

 

Short and sweet.  Hopefully things will be better tomorrow.  I'd like to get some Thanksgiving graphics up.  'gnite all

 

hugs

~d

 

                   

 

                                  

 

~ Thoughts... Animals... Snags ~

Had a conversation with someone at work today.  They were talking about someone they love, but how they needed them to do this, act that way, be this, etc.  I remembered this quote from High School and said it.  The person just looked at me as though I was speaking French.  I don't know, I think it is so true.  You don't have to love everyone, hell you don't even have to like them, but love them for who they are not for who you want them to be or envision them to be.  Most times trying to change someone only leads to disappointment. 

 

Now that things are being cleaned up around town it is becoming so obvious how much damage was done by the storm.  I happened to be driving through a neighborhood near work that was one of the most beautiful streets.  The trees lining the road actually created a canopy as you drove through.  Shade was a gift to all the houses.  Today what I saw was heartbreaking.  There along the road stood mere toothpicks poking towards the sky.  No outstretched limbs trying to protect or share love.  Later in the day I was in the back parking lot of work.  I happened to notice birds flying in a wild manner, more birds then I've seen at one time in the area.  I didn't hear singing but squawking and shrieks.  Squirrels running almost in circles, up the shrunken trees and back down.  Making a deep grunting type sound, almost like that of a buzzer.  At first I just looked around and wondered what the hell was going on.  What was going to happen.  Then that street came to mind, and I remembered, these animals lost their homes.  The nests are long gone, taken to the street and then shredded into chips.  Their cover in the wooded area has fallen and they are exposed like a naked person on the street corner.  Then I thought of the food they had stored, gone.  There is no food pantry for them to go to, no homeless shelter, they are left to fend for themselves.  I hate to think that folks will forget to help them with food in the upcoming months.  I think I will be stopping to get some feed to throw in the way back of my yard.  I don't want to spoil them, or have them think the garden is their feeding ground come summer, but I don't want them to starve.

 

Wow!  A different entry if I say so myself, but I did some different animal graphics for snag, I hope you find something you like.  I'm off to bed and then to the Dentist first thing in the morning.  Keep your fingers crossed that we can come up with a solution and resolution to the issues.  Enjoy!

 

hugs

~d