I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

If you pull a boat you get a free pass. :-) I should mention the SUVs I don't like are in cities or crowded highways used by people who neither drive over rugged terrain, have big cargo to pull nor even big families. They just take up everybody's space so that the cars behind them can't see. When I had cars they were all smallish sedans. SUVs were my Nemeses. Their headlights were awful, too.

My "smart" phone has dropped more calls than I can count. Either it's Verizon's fault or the fault of my ear. Never did that happen with my old rotary phone. Or with those big clunky cellphones.

We had a suv which I enjoyed kinda felt like I owned the rode, but the gas was nuts. I love my small car with great mileage.

susieq58, the thought of having the spark back is very appealing. The last 2 weeks have given me a peek at the old me, and I have to say I love how I am feeling. The weight gain was something I was afraid of being a drug with a steroid in it somehow.

My son has told me not to invest in a rebuilt computer which is what I was considering. I just don't know which way to go, he seems to feel I am made of my which I'm not, and even if I did waste my money on the higher priced ones I never do any anything with it anyway other than talk here, look at face book, and check my email.

kira, if all you do is email and browse, you should probably go with something small like a tablet or netbook (tablet is probably the best bet)  you don't need the horsepower of a desktop if you don't use it for running applications or gaming.  We moved from a desktop to a laptop, and I honestly regret not just dropping down to a tablet - though I have a couple of sewing/embroidery applications that I use the laptop for and they wouldn't have worked on a tablet.  but the tablet are so nice and small and light - and weight means a lot to me.

Kira - I hope it does work for you - a rash wouldn't have been nice.

Blue - seeing it will take you years to go back over everything - here's a pic of the new arrival. We won't get to see him in person until 18th June.

Did your daughter get married yet?

I think he's cute too - still trying to get Annie to get Skype - it's not long until we go down there anyway. I don't think I would have liked to be itchy in unmentionable areas - eek.

What's a bombonere?

Mary 

Kira, "compliant husband" is one of the positive side effects of BC.

Happy Memorial Day everyone. Enjoy the war movies on TV. :-)

I am not sure how lions turn into pumpkins, but that is the transformation I am about to embark on in a week's time.

Remember that I resigned from my job in mid-April because my supervisor was intolerable (to me and many others)? Next week is my last week. I love the work, the mission, etc. and will miss it but I am glad to be going. I have been working like mad trying to finish up projects, and I may still do some work for them in the future as a consultant.

However, I don't yet have a new permanent job, so it's cat food time form me, and I don't mean zebras or buffaloes, but Iams's "ocean fish." I am not too worried yet, and my search only picked up recently.....but  hope I find something soon.

It's strange to think that I might have nothing to do for a while. I don't do well with too much time on my hands, especially in bad, hot weather. I don't feel like volunteering or starting up an exciting project because the "nose to the grindstone" part of me would be too worried about fining a job to even enjoy myself properly. I know, it's said. :-) I live in a town of neurotic workaholics, so I'm in my element here.  I have loads of hobbies, too. I like change in principle, but not the uncertainty in this case.

Feeling like a lioness watching the herds migrate away from pride territory during dry season. Keeping paws crossed as long as I still have them...won't know what to cross once I turn into a pumpkin. Maybe cross-breed with a melon or a cantaloupe?

Athena = "a town of neurotic workaholics" I think it's worse than that, remember, I did live there for a long time...PLEASE give yourself time to do a few things you really enjoy, tho' looks like you're in for some bummer weather.  Liking change in principle is a good place to start...bet something wonderful evolves from this next stage...ROAR!

Kira - sorry about the depression, tho I always spell it with a capital D cuz I have such ferocious respect for its power.  Be as gentle with yourself as you can be, when the "little white pills" take ALL the ESTROGEN out of our bodies, our bodies physical and emotional can put up quite a fight.  Honestly don't know how anyone can take an AI without at least starting with an antidepressant, until our bodies adjust to the new regime.  At least on the AI's there are a number of choices.  Feel so sorry for women on Tamoxifen who are given "effexor" - I happened to be one of those who had a ghastly experience with it years b4 bc.

Oooohhhh, Blue...I want one of those sugary almond thingies....

Athena

You need 4wheel drive to get up my driveway. I have an Outback which is getting 30 miles to  the gallon. Sometimes I think it is too big for me but my DH is big AND tall.

Now, Scoot as to your comment "Inconceivable" I do not think that word means what you think it means.

We are watching "The Princess Bride" . My daughter says, "As you wish." means bite me.

kira - a tablet is like an iPad.  They have a variety of "apps" (applications) that are available - but they are mostly for people like us who browse and email.  they are really light.  The only problem is that the keyboard is also on the screen.  I have only played with one a tiny bit, so don't know how much I'd dislike that.

utz sour cream and onion, because I'm being bad. Yes, it is awfully hot.