So...whats for dinner?

SpecialK

eric - if I had renewed my license right after chemo they could have asked the same question for me, lol!

bedo

No one will let me be the driver because they don't realize how lightning fast my reflexes are.  Also, people see my car and think, "so what if she totals it? It's a piece of sh*T. " So they stay out of my way.  I remember my brother shouting one day, "You're blind! You're blind! Pull over! I can't stand it!!" Ok, so it was raining and nightime and I couldn't see all that well, but I recognize buildings, if I can't read road signs.  My opthalmologist asked me 2 years ago, "How did you get a license?"  I "guessed on the last two exams and passed, really they look like Gs or Cs or Os or  Fs who knows? I did very well.  I can see very well in daylight, but, as I said, they get upset because they don't realize how lightning fast my reflexes are.  I have a good driving record.  I haven't had an accident in quite a while.  "My brother said, you don't get IN them you just CAUSE them" That's a lie. I really do care about other people and wouldn't drive if I didn't think I was safe. You'll do fine, Deb, just remember there was a trick question about what to do at a yellow light.  Don't remember the answer

PS, apple my stomach did feel a bit "odd" today.  I took and arimidex.  I didn't like it. I'm stopping again for a total of two weeks  Summer vacation Wheeeeee!

Laurie08

Funny stories about drivers licences!

We ended up staying at the lake the entire weekend and had a great time.  The breeze off the lake was amazing and it was great sleeping weather there without a/c.  We all vowed to do it more often.  The kids play on their own and sharing the work load of the meals/chores is great.  We are so lucky to have such great friends.  So....while we were there and opportunity presented its self to me.  We have been tight on money and a friend of ours owns a diner right on lake Winni.  So I am going to go wait tables on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8-2 starting tommorow :0  !!  My brothers girlfriend and my in laws will help out with the boys and we will get some much needed cash.  It's only for the summer and will help quite a bit.  But oh my, I haven't waited tables in 12 years or so.  I have to be there tomorrow for 6:30 and it is 45 minutes from home.  I was told they would show me where everything is and then I am on my own.  So early to bed for me tonight, with a 4:30 alarm set.  I am nervous, but it will be good.  (who goes back to waitressing on July 3rd on a lake?!?!)

Dinner tonight was chicken Madeira, it was yummy.

eric95us

Laurie, that's awesome news.



Eric

LuvRVing

Oh Laurie - I think that is going to be so hard, I sure hope it works out for you!  I hope the tips are good - you're going to spend some gas money to get there and back.  I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning when I'm drinking my coffee.  My heart goes out to you, I so remember those days when just a few more dollars seemed to be the answer. 

Bedo - I'm going to be watching out for you!!!

Lacey12

Laurie, best of luck in this new venture. Glad you have family support with childcare.

Hope the tips are huge to make it really worth your while.

bedo

Laurie, can you leave Sunday night after boys go to bed and stay over and rest up Monday after work and then go home Tues after work?  It would make for a shorter day, and maybe you could stock up on meals for the family and enjoy some down time if the boys and hubby, are OK with it.  There's lots of ways to communicate these days.  Who does this?  A smart person!

Moonflwr912

Laurie, before had a great idea, if you can find a place to stay. My daughter stayed at a cousins house when she worked two days in a row with a 45 min commute. It saved her lots of gas money, she slept on a couch. Also wanted to say take good care of your feet you will be on them a lot and some chemo cause them to swell, so just watch out. Otherwise good luck, may your tips be large and the dinner trays light!

debbie6122

Omg! What a long stupid day, but first...

Michelle- I just love those kinds of dogs they are soooo cute i have a friend who has 3 of them and just love them. Thanks for posting that. :-))) Funny story on your dh and the test. I had it in my mind that if i got stopped here i would just say that i still lived in Ky b/c of personal problems but visiting Dh and going from there, i know tacky but dont want a ticket.

Eric- I lived in Paducah, ky loved the place except for the tornado warnings all the time. Did you live in Ky?

Laurie- Great news on the new job, You have done it before so i have no doubt you will do good. I second the good shoes and maybe sleeping over for the second day, sure would make it easier on you! It is hard work as you know but good money!

Bedo- I needed a good laugh that was a riot reading your post on your driving. I agree with Michelle will be watching out for you lol! Also im sure that the yellow light is one of the EIGHT i missed on a 35 questionier.... ^&%$#

So it started out with Dh having to take my Chyrsler300 into a shop this morning because it had been cutting out after putting gas in it and then started stalling right after for a few miles been going on for sometime, lots of forums with people with this same car having this problem anyway long story short (too late) It is going to cost about $1500.00 to replace the entire gas tank and some filter thing amajig! Dh came back in a pissy mood and took it out on me ( i didnt make the dam car) I know its because of his steroids but jeezo. So then i roll the air conditioner in the living room for him and broke 2 wheels on it, he was so mad and acting like a d head. so when i went to the DMV i was so upset so im officially blaming my failure on him.... LOL!

I get to the DMV and not only do i have to pay the five dollars for the test but 60 for the license i find i have to reinstate my license for a ticket i got back in 1989 when i lived in oregon before WTH! I forgot all about it and thought they didnt go back farther than 10 yrs. That cost another 75 bucks. So the test starts and i think i have this aced because of all the studying i did but i clicked on 2 things by mistake not paying attention and then they asked stuff about motorcycles What? When you cant think straight and they ask STUPID questions it just spirals out of control lol! I got 8 wrong and thats not out of 35 because i didnt get that far i think it was somewhere around 23 questions boy did i feel dumb i left went and sat in the car and cryed, all over a dumb written test LOL! I came home and felt sorry for myself and wouldnt talk to DH for hours until he apologised. I will go take it again tomorrow i just hope after studying some more tonight i get it right im not sure but if i flunk it 3 times i have to wait like 3 months to take it again and it expires on the 11th! Good Grief i have taken this test numerous times in my life and passed. Wish me luck everyone!! LOL! Sorry for such a long post i really did shorten it too.!

debbie6122

Sorry i was so winey epecially here with so many dealing with so much worse!!

carberry

Bedo  Way funny on the driving story!  You should be a comedy writer.

Debbie Some days its just better to go back to bed and hide your head under the covers and then start over the next day. You can whine here all you want, we will listen, and probably serve you some cheese with that whine.

Laurie, I know you probably wont read this for a few days, until you get home and recover, but good luck with the new job. You may just find it invigorating to get out and see new people and have a new challenge.

Tonight is fireworks on the lake.  I am throwing some sausage and peppers in a crockpot to take on the boat and some apps to keep everyone happy while watching. Better than the fireworks is the sight of all of the boat lights out on the lake.

carberry

Bedo  Way funny on the driving story!  You should be a comedy writer.

Debbie Some days its just better to go back to bed and hide your head under the covers and then start over the next day. You can whine here all you want, we will listen, and probably serve you some cheese with that whine.

Laurie, I know you probably wont read this for a few days, until you get home and recover, but good luck with the new job. You may just find it invigorating to get out and see new people and have a new challenge.

Tonight is fireworks on the lake.  I am throwing some sausage and peppers in a crockpot to take on the boat and some apps to keep everyone happy while watching. Better than the fireworks is the sight of all of the boat lights out on the lake.

carberry

Bedo  Way funny on the driving story!  You should be a comedy writer.

Debbie Some days its just better to go back to bed and hide your head under the covers and then start over the next day. You can whine here all you want, we will listen, and probably serve you some cheese with that whine.

Laurie, I know you probably wont read this for a few days, until you get home and recover, but good luck with the new job. You may just find it invigorating to get out and see new people and have a new challenge.

Tonight is fireworks on the lake.  I am throwing some sausage and peppers in a crockpot to take on the boat and some apps to keep everyone happy while watching. Better than the fireworks is the sight of all of the boat lights out on the lake.

eric95us

My dad was from Williamsburg. I spent a lot of summers there and in Akron, OH, my mom's hometown.



Akron was OK, but I much prefer living in the country....and 5 miles outside Williamsburg was certainly country.



Eric.

gardengumby

Bedo - funny story - I was laughing out loud!

Laurie - good luck with your job.  It sounds exhausting, but tips can be pretty great.  My DIL is a waitress and loves it.  Commuting can be rough, but once you get into the groove, it's not too bad.  I drove my commute for a long time, but eventually gave up and now do public transportation.  It's easier in many ways - and certainly cheaper than paying $20+ to park each day...

Debbie - you'll pass the next time.  Just try not to worry too much and all the stupid little stuff will fall together. 

Tazzy

Best of luck Debbie and Laurie. 

Moonflwr912

Good luck, Debbie and Laurie. Much love to all

eric95us

Sharon didn't pass the commercial driver written test the first time. She got 100% on it the next day.



You'll do fine Debbie.



Eric

debbie6122

Just what i need to hear, thanks im ready and a lot more relaxed than yesterday. 

apple

just tell me if you are visiting KC Bedo.  We can have a race.

Laurie08

Debbie- I am so sorry you had such an awful experience and day!  I know you'll do great tomorrow.  I'll send lots of stregth and calm your way!

Bedo- great driving story!

Thanks you everyone for your well wishes for me today.  Holy crap.  lol!  I have been up since 3:45! My youngest came into bed with us and I never fell back to sleep as I had to get up at 4:30 anyway. I am exhausted to say the very least.  But it went very well, the money was fantastic.  It is a small place so there are no trays, just carrying on your arms.  I will say I am glad it is only for a few months.  I do have places where I could stay if I can.  I may do that if I can get extended babysitter coverage until DH gets home from work. 

Ok, I need to keep moving or I am going to lay down.  Dinner tonight is the easy camping recipe, the burger dish with tomato sauce cooked with zucchini and served on rice.  Easy  easy. 

LuvRVing

Laurie - I'm so happy that it was a good day for you, even though you're dog-tired!  Keep it simple on these work days, for sure!

Debbie - good luck, I'll bet you're rocking that test today!

I had my annual eye exam today.  At least BC hasn't yet messed with my eyes, but I'm still dilated.  I hate that part.  We're going out for Taco Tuesday tonight, there will be 9 of us.  It's going to be a party!!!

Lacey12

Debbie, I hope all went well today....so you can chuck yesterday out altogether! You had many positive vibes for test passing coming from this direction today.



Laurie, so glad your first day went well. Yea tips!



Carrie, sounds like a fun fireworks feast on the boat, and Michelle I'm sure your crew will have fun making their own fireworks at taco night!



Happy Fourth everyone!

Tazzy

Even though I'm an English/Canadian - just wanted to say to all the American Sisters here:

Moonflwr912

Wow, sounds like you all are gonna be busy having fun. Enjoy. Deb I hope you passed today. Laurie, glad your first day went well. today, I had a hot dog again. Well I had to finish them off didn't I? LOL. Home alone so who cares. Just sad about missing the fireworks. Oh well, next year.

debbie6122

Yippeeeeeee kai ayeeeeeee! I passed!! must of been all the good vibes from everyone, so thank you so much!! It shut off before i finished and i though oh crap did i flunk again i went to the counter she said you passed it turns off when you pass enough that the rest wouldn't matter. think i missed 2 but yay!

Lauire- Glad at least you made some good tips sounds like you had a rough night staying up though. Hope you get some sleep early tonight!

Lacey- Funny when you said just chuck yesterday out, since hubby is Chuck! LOL! 

Michelle- I dont like that blurryness after an exam either glad your eyes are fine though. Have a great time tonight sounds like you will be having lots of fun!

Tazzy- Thanks for the happy 4th pic. Do you celebrate anything close to that at all? 

Making chili and corn bread tonight since its still a little cool out today. 

Moonflwr912

Deb, glad you passed. I am glad its cool ny you, its over 90 around here.

Tazzy

Yippee Deb - great news.

Yeah we just had Canada Day (July 1) - just like your Independence Day.  As it fell on Sunday most people had yesterday off.   

Tonight I am doing bbq steaks with a green bean and cherry tomato onion garlic mint thingy.  Dunno what its called as my sister made it up.

dice one medium onion and 2 garlic cloves - cook in olive oil over medium heat until onions are just soft.  cut handful of cherry toms in half and add to pan - squish down and cook for couple of minutes.  then add green beans (enough for 2) with about 150ml water.... add chopped mint (fresh is best but dried works too).  Cook until green beans are al dente - add fresh mint to serve.  Delish either hot or cold.

They are saying we are finally getting some hot weather this weekend.  Hope so DH and me are going camping with 4 friends.  This will be the first camping trip this year.  Am so looking forward to it.  

eric95us

Debbie..glad you passed...I had the same "oh crap" moment too when it stopped early for me.... :-)



Tazzy...thanks for the well wishes for us. Wwhat is hot there? No, i'm not poking fun. While in Kentucky I learned that it doesn't have to be hot to be uncomfortable. 100F in Phoenix is actually very comfortable. 95F and raining, like would happen in Kentucky is not the greatest.

MinusTwo

I'm so far behind I'll never catch up.  This is the time of year we work 5 long days every week.  I'm reading - just no time to post.  Laurie - glad the first day went well.  Lots of good advice to stay overnight.  Debbie - congrats on the pass.  Hi everyone else.

When you were all talking about spaghetti-Os, couldn't help thinking about Beenie Weenies.  I still like them & always have a stock in case of hurricanes.

Happy 4th to everyone.  I have water aerobics class in the morning.  Not loosing weight but I think I feel more "trim" (or not?).  I'm going to lunch with two ladies in the neighborhood since none of us have family around.  Can't decide if I'll have prime rib or fried shrimp.  Duh - the prime rib will win.