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OMG! The Texting Generation

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:29:14 GMT

I wish I could say I get really annoyed trying to read online messages that are full of texting shortcuts, but in reality, I just don't read them!

We now have a whole generation of people who are clueless about spelling rules and sentence structure. Here are a few examples I found recently, and I'd like to see others add more:

i am workin at mugs n jugs <name of city removed> i am a waitress i have never done it b4 but i am willing to do watever 4 my lil gurl . Yea i would lyk dat we should get together n do a playdate the babies would problely lyk dat dey bout da same age. n ur lil one is a cutie to dats y we should put to beatuiful babies together lol n naw believe u would have fun wit me i am krazy fun lol ight ma well holla at da gurl u take care

Can you say run-on sentence?

Hey! We are all doing good, <name removed> is getting chunky and <name removed> is sweet as pie =) lol but how are all of you? I read a book and it made me think of you, I thought if you havent already heard about it, that it might be something you are interested in. Its a book called Fireproof and then there is a book called The love Dare and I havent bought that one yet but my friend has it & its amazing...but you may have read them or heard about them already lol but I wanted to tell you about them just in case you havent! I am glad the babies are doing good & I hope all is well!

It's certainly more difficult for me to READ these posts since the spelling and syntax are all wrong ... is it more difficult to WRITE like that as well, or is it normal for the younger generation to write like that? Inquiring minds want to know! Share your texting nightmares.

Folding Flat Diapers

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:01:37 GMT

Over on Mamaroo, someone was talking about flat diapers, and how they did not look substantial enough to serve as diapers. I cloth-diapered all three of our kids, and mostly used the flat birdseye diapers. T his was partly because that's what I was given, and partly because they dry so much more quickly than the pre-folds.

It was suggested that I post a video showing how to fold these diapers, so here we go. I used a piece of flannel print for this demo, so you could actually see what I'm doing. Also, the piece of fabric I used was much smaller than a regular birdseye diaper would be. I used what would fit easily on my desktop

First is the Ice Cream Cone fold. This is the fold I learned from my mother and the one I used exclusively. The nice thing about this fold is that, as baby grows, you can adjust both the width and the length of the diaper by adjusting how far in you fold.

The second is called an Origami fold. It seems to be pretty popular, as I found many demonstrations of it on the web. I never used it, but it seems to be a little short in the rise for my liking. The Origami also doesn't look to be adjustible size-wise. Of course, I don't have a baby to try it on LOL.

I hope these videos are helpful.

Drake - Redistribution Specialist

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:02:25 GMT

A story from my daughter:

So, I always know something is awry when I am not met at the door by a barking dog. Such was the case tonight. I unlocked the door, came in the house, and Drake kind of slunk up to me, hanging his head. Uh oh, I think – what has he done. So, I embark on a quick inventory of the house.

First thing I notice is that there are only 3 bags of cookies on the kitchen counter – when I left the house this morning there were 6 – ready for the cookie-exchange party Rob and I are going to tomorrow night. As I search the rest of the house, I find empty baggies here and there and now know where the cookies went. When I finally get to the one carpeted room in the house, I see that the cookies he ate must have given Drake a tummy ache, because he’s pooped all over the carpet!

Aargh! I pick up a little, and decide it’s time for a drink and a call to my mom before getting out the carpet cleaner. I also text a few choice words to Rob about HIS dog!

Needless to say, there will be bakery cookies for the party tomorrow night, because I am NOT baking tonight!

Thanksgiving Weekend 2008

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:55:21 GMT

Enjoyed a nice dinner with Mom & Daddy and Cathy & John. We didn't over indulge - had a nice assortment of food, good conversation and just a nice relaxing time. I roasted the turkey, did light appetizers and provided rolls and the bar. Cathy made stuffing, pies and did the gravy - I'll never get the hang of good gravy! Mom made mashed potatoes, mashed rutabaga and roasted carrots with some other root. All in all, it was a pleasant day.

We spoke with Gina and Sarah on Thursday, and Corey called on Friday. It was good to hear from them and know that all is good in their lives.

After being a lazy bum on Friday, I had a good time sewing on Saturday and Sunday. I finished p.j.'s for Gina and Sarah, finished Gina's apron, and got a good start on Sarah's apron. Next will be Katherine and Sean's p.j.'s and then some kind of gift-card holder for Rob & Justin.

Sarah's box of goodies arrived yesterday. She was very pleased because her dryer is out of commission, so the 3 holiday shirts meant she could go another couple days without going to Betty's to dry! Justin was also pleased to see the little bottle of Crown - he'd had a bad day and it was just the thing

Oh, and I read Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher over the weekend too. Pretty good book, but it was sometimes hard to read because it was written in old english dialect. We get so used to "American" English, that reading real English gets a little difficult LOL.

I also finished The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve. It was also a good book, although I was a little disappointed in the ending.

Giving Thanks

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:16:13 GMT

So much to be thankful for. We both have decent, and for today - stable, jobs. Our children are happy in their lives. Our parents are healthy. We are enjoying growing old together. Our needs are few. Life has been good to us and for that, we are thankful.

Christmas Sewing

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:51:01 GMT

So, this weekend I finished Christmas gifts to be mailed to Italy. Christmas Eve PJ's for both Corey and Nikita. They also each get an apron - just a basic apron for Corey, but made out of digital camo, with "Spokomo Grill" and an atom graphic embroidered at the top. Nikita's is from the "More Retro Aprons" book by Cindy Taylor Oates. It's blue/white gingham with sunflower ruffle and pocket. Very sweet - just like Nikita.

I mailed the box today ... I'm 10 days late in getting it in the mail. Have already put a reminder on my Outlook for next year!

Next weekend, I'll finish the Christmas Eve PJ's for Gina, Sarah and the kids --- I am almost glad that the sons-in-law don't want PJ's! Gina's apron is almost finished - just need to attach the pocket. Then I'll start Sarah's. Everything is cut out - so the weekend sewing should go pretty smoothly.

I also want to do a Santa's Magic Key for the little ones - but that has to wait until after the big sewing is done LOL.

The Surgeon was good -- although I realized about half-way through that I'd already read it! But I couldn't remember who-dun-it, so I kept on going. Does that happen to you often?

Have you ever rejected a Xanga friend request? If so, why?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:11:51 GMT

Yes - once. The request came after I visited their page to read a featured post. Just thought it was strange.

I just answered this Featured Question; you can answer it too!

Beautiful Morning

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:49:28 GMT

As I was coming across the Lillian Bridge this morning, I was struck by how beautiful the sun was - an orange ball, peeking from behind Pensacola's trees, and by how peaceful the bay looked with the water laid right down.

It's cold again today, but still a beautiful day to live in paradise.

Neglect!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:08:59 GMT

wow ... over 3 years of neglect, and it's still here! Thanks, Xanga. I want those stories I'd posted LOL

Don't know where to go from here. Also have a blog over at blogger ... have to decide which one I like best. I like the space Xanga gives - blogger just gives a narrow column for posting.

Well, again, that will have to wait for another day --- finding this has taken too much time already!

Edit: 11/20/08 - It's another day.I transferred several Blogger posts to here ... that was easy!

First Place Baby!

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT

That's right ... first place! I participated in the Lillian Optimist Club's "Run for the Mullet 5K" on Saturday morning and earned a first place medal!

OK, first place woman.
OK, first place, woman aged 50 - 55.
OK, there was no 2nd or 3rd place winner in my age-group.
OK, my 15-minute miles are the slowest for the entire field, BUT, I did finish the race in a record 47 minutes.
OK, this was my first race, so I can only get better, right

I had fun, I kept my heart rate at 85% of max and lived to tell the tale. I plan on doing more races this fall. {Grin}