Gigi's Company discussion

Bob is still in the hospital and he is not ready to listen to the docotr's orders. I don't know how much longer I can have him as Ray's sitter. This has been a tough week.

I am so sorry to hear about this, Colleen. If things do not work out with Bob, I hope you find someone with whom you have the same degree of trust.

Thank you, I spoke with him today. He is coming home tomorrow. He sounds much better today, I just hope he will follow directions when he gets home. He is only 59 too young to die.

Concur. I will be 59 in 2010, and I am planning on at least another century.

I want to wish all my firends here in Gigi's Company: Good Reading, Good Friends, Good Health, and Good Luck in 2010!

Happy New Year to all my friends here at Gigi's Company. I wish all the best in 2010!

Message from George, a new member, that was misplaced on our site:

Hello to all members of Gigi's Company. My name is George Straatman...I'm a goodreads author and a member of this fine group...My novels, The Converging and Converging:Mark of the Demon are posted my home page of this site...I am from a small city in Northern City (I share a hometown with your moderator, who, if all goes as planned, will be providing editorial input on the final novel of my Converging Trilogy...which should be available in March). The Converging trilogy is a dark and intense horror/supernatural thriller driven by both a strong female antagonist and protagonist...I would like to invite group members to visit my home page at Smashwords.com http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/g...

There, you will be able to download a 30% sample of both e-books to gain a sense of what these horror offerings are all about. Smashwords in an indie e-publisher that allows their authors to have a great deal of control over pricing and distribtion of their novels. If group members are interested in acquiring the first novel of the trilogy, just drop me an e-mail in-site here and I will issue a coupon that will allow you to purchase the novel for $1.00...thanks to all for indulging this bit of self-promotion and it's great to be part of your group!

12 days late, but...

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our members! Best wishes for a happy, safe and prosperous new year!

Today is Ray's 9th he wants to go to Fredndly's for dinner. So that is where we are going, so much for my diet. ;)

Have a great time and don't be concerned about the calories. All the worry we do as parents burns off what we gain at our children's birthday celebrations.

Colleen, Happy 9th Birthday to Ray. I hope he enjoys his Birthday dinner at Friendly's.

Happy B-day to Ray, Colleen! I can't believe he's nine! LOL, it doesn't feel like I've known you for a while now. My daughter, Vanessa, will be turning 9 on April 3rd. Has Ray started the "back-talk" yet?

Ray says Thank you for the birthday wishes.

Gina, I let Ray read your whole message without reading it myself. He said to tell you that yes, he the back-talk has started. He is very fresh!

HAPPY BDAY TO RAY

Colleen, mine's been at it over half a year already. I'm getting really tired of the word 'no', especially when I tell her to do something she doesn't want to do. And she's almost 9? Crap, am I in trouble or what?! I'm already cringing the teenage years. Oy!

Hi everyone. My family has been down for the count with a nasty flu. We have since recovered and are back into the busy swing of things. My son (6 Y/O) told me that a girl on TV was hot. How does he know what hot is??? Seriously????!!!! YIKES!

He probably heard someone else use that term and thought that it sounded cool; however, as the mother of two adult children, they figure out far too much before you are ready for them to get it.

My big concern is that Ray will be a Teenager and I will be going through the change at the same time. No one will want to come to my house, you will be able to see the hormons flying out the window. LOL LOL LOL

Natasha wrote: "Hi everyone. My family has been down for the count with a nasty flu. We have since recovered and are back into the busy swing of things. My son (6 Y/O) told me that a girl on TV was hot. How does h..."

That is so funny Natasha. An early started for noticing girls.

Kathleen wrote: "Message from George, a new member, that was misplaced on our site:

Hello to all members of Gigi's Company. My name is George Straatman...I'm a goodreads author and a member of this fine group......"

I would be interested, but I can't find his name on our members' list.

Natasha wrote: "Hi everyone. My family has been down for the count with a nasty flu. We have since recovered and are back into the busy swing of things. My son (6 Y/O) told me that a girl on TV was hot. How does h..."

Really? LOL!

Natasha wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Message from George, a new member, that was misplaced on our site:

Hello to all members of Gigi's Company. My name is George Straatman...I'm a goodreads author and a member of t..."

He later left our group. Send a message to Gina. She can put the two of you in touch.

Tash, my son, who's now 7-years-old, has this huge crush on Shannon, my brother's wife. From the moment he met her a year and a half ago, he would call my brother names and sulk when my brother kissed Shannon. He still does, LOL! It's amazing how fast kids can pick things up!

Colleen, not sure how many would want to visit your place at that time either, LOL!

Tash, while George is no longer with us, he's still on Goodreads. You can definitely find him here: George Straatman.

Gina wrote: "Tash, my son, who's now 7-years-old, has this huge crush on Shannon, my brother's wife. From the moment he met her a year and a half ago, he would call my brother names and sulk when my brother kis..."

lmao!!

Gina wrote: "Tash, while George is no longer with us, he's still on Goodreads. You can definitely find him here: George Straatman."

Thanks, Gina... explains why I couldn't find his name on the member list...lol.

Boys are so funny. Ray sulks whenever anyone tries to talk to me. LOL

My mom this morning decided we're having brunch at my parents place on Sunday, after church. My brother plans on doing some more of that kissing, just to watch my son sulk and pout and go off in a huff. This Valentine's Day is going to be interesting to say the least! Ha!

LOL I hope you have a great Valentine's Day. Brunch is my favorite meal. Ray and I are going shopping for new clothes. All of a sudden nothing fits and it just seemed to happen over night. LOL

My kids haven't hit a growth spurt yet. My daughter's in a size 7, which is great for her age. My son, however, has me constantly cursing. I can't buy 'outfits', cause either the shirt's too small or the pants are too big. While I need a size 5 to fit over his head, the same size in pants are just the right length, but he doesn't have any hips or a butt to keep them up! I need those pants with the adjustable elastic waste. Size 4 is too short! Just to give you and idea, his bathing suit last year was found in the 24 months section of Walmart.

Just in case, for any reason, I can't get online before Sunday,

How is everyone doing? I have been so busy that I feel like I have been aways for months, not weeks. LOL What is new?

This is an extremely busy time of the year for me at school. We have just completed registering all of the upper classmen for 2010-2011. I am now in the midst of registering incoming 8th graders for the classes that they will take when they become freshmen next year. Also, busy with the routine: teach classes, meet with parents, etc.

I'm super, super, super excited! I just found out today that it's official: my youngest brother and his wife are expecting a baby! I'm so ecstatically happy for them! She's due in November. I'm going to be an aunt!

Congrats!!! I am so excited for you, what wonderful news!

Gina wrote: "I'm super, super, super excited! I just found out today that it's official: my youngest brother and his wife are expecting a baby! I'm so ecstatically happy for them! She's due in November. I'm goi..."

Have fun with the little one.

LOL, I can't wait! November can't come fast enough! Ha! I just told the kids. They want to make a list of names they like so that they can give it to Shannon, LOL!

November babies are fun! My oldest is a November baby and I tell you from Halloween we don't ever seem to have a weekend free because of all of the birthday and holidays until the end of February. Congratulations on the baby, there’s nothing better than being an Aunt (you get to give them back!) =)

Kathleen wrote: "Please use this thread to share anything important, whimsical, funny, sad, or interesting in your life. Examples of what daily blog posts could include:

your cat had kittens,

you've been a..."

Had an okay week--Jims mom and I were in a fender bender on thursday --no one hurt --car is mighty scraped up as the bozo who hit us used the gas pedal instead of the brake -- spent most of yesterday dealong with insurance and rentals.

I sure hope his insurance is paying for his stupidity, Karen. I'm glad you and your mom-in-law are okay. Give that bozo a kick in the butt from me.

yes its bozo insurance --and yes Gina we are fine thanks for asking.

Karen I am glad you are ok, Bozoes should not be allowed to drive!

No kidding eh... I know i am a bozo so I dont drive.

Ha! ROFLMAO!

trust me gina it's tested and true.i tried to help a friend get her dads car out of a rut. i barely missed a cadillac burst through a neighbours wooden fence , killed a pine tree and nearly hit a house --all in reverse. cops said when it comes to driving I am mentally blond. I just opted not too. driving no, back yard demolition derby I can handle. having been a passenger in 2 car accidents --i get too freaked out.

That's hilarious, mentally blond. I know some people shouldn't drive. We have them up here too.

I've been in small bumper stumpers, thank goodness. I've seen the results of major accidents that have happen to family members. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Last year, the week my brother got married, my dad's uncle was involved in a head-on collision with a smaller vehicle. My uncle caused the accident. We don't know what went wrong, if his mind was in the clouds or what. He was in a coma for almost a week, woke up, and it looked like he was doing better, but the docs pronounced him dead 24 hours later. The person he hit - we knew them well. He worked at one of the parts stores we deal with frequently. I knew Frank since I was a teen. His daughter is mentally handicapped as well. Now they both have to learn how to walk again. Kind of hard to swallow... family and friends involved in the same accident.

that is sad Gina--and sorry for loss of your uncle

Thank you, Karen. I have yet to talk to Frank. It feels weird, with my uncle being the one that caused the accident and all...

--yes that does make it a bit awkward.

was doing some accounting for book sales so far.
working on catching up on emails
date with hubby at lunch as it's his day off.
Kind of dull weather and i am trying to manage a sinus headache.
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