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Post by va500 on Aug 26, 2011 16:15:29 GMT -5
Waiting on Irene -- Just a few things yet to do and then its 'hunker down' and hope things blow over quickly. I'm finishing up the last of the laundry and will run the dish washer this evening. Then its baths and hair washing for everyone. I also will bake up some cookies and a chicken tonight. I did one of the import things earlier -- I finished off the ice cream in the freezer. If Irene stays on course we will be on the weak side of the hurricane, any westward motion and we could be in real trouble. I expect the power will be out for several days so will have some catching up to do on the board.
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Post by jeep108 on Aug 26, 2011 16:16:44 GMT -5
Good luck DM.
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Post by jeep108 on Aug 26, 2011 16:17:49 GMT -5
Waiting on Irene -- Just a few things yet to do and then its 'hunker down' and hope things blow over quickly. I'm finishing up the last of the laundry and will run the dish washer this evening. Then its baths and hair washing for everyone. I also will bake up some cookies and a chicken tonight. I did one of the import things earlier -- I finished off the ice cream in the freezer. If Irene stays on course we will be on the weak side of the hurricane, any westward motion and we could be in real trouble. I expect the power will be out for several days so will have some catching up to do on the board. Stay safe.
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Post by dancinmama on Aug 26, 2011 16:20:03 GMT -5
Well, the meeting was a courtesy meeting from the VP to tell DH that they haven't yet decided what will be done with his organization or him. That was nice; I think. I guess it will be AT LEAST two more weeks until we know. Oh the anticipation! Hope all goes well dancin! nickyleey: I know. We'll be okay either way; it's not knowing that's killing us. In the meantime I guess I'll just
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Post by ohiositter on Aug 26, 2011 16:35:02 GMT -5
dancin..... hope everything goes well in the mean time drink one for me to LOL
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Post by meli_beach on Aug 26, 2011 17:34:11 GMT -5
I hope yall of you in the hurricane's path stay safe. A couple of things I learned after going thru a few typhoons is to 1. turn your freezer all the way up and put some gal size water bottles in there (if you have room) you'll have fresh water for drinking but it'll also help to keep the food frozen longer. 2. Fill up one of your bathtubs or a large trash can with water that way you'll have water to flush the toilet with. You can even use it to sponge bathe with if needed just don't drink it. 3. Please, please make sure all your loose outside items are throughly secured, there's nothing worse than seeing flying lawn furniture and trash cans, they can cause a ton of damage. And last...Just be safe don't take any unnecessary chances during the storm.
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Post by ooty1234 on Aug 26, 2011 18:46:31 GMT -5
Stay SAFE all my east coast pound buddies!! Will be thinking of you and praying that things get back to normal soon!
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Post by ooty1234 on Aug 26, 2011 18:48:45 GMT -5
Awww, Dancin, sorry to hear that it's even a possibility! **hugs**
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Post by dogmom on Aug 26, 2011 19:11:03 GMT -5
We are praying for everyone in Irene's way. Meli, thanks for the tips for anyone who can catch them in time.
Dancin' I'm glad is it was "good" news. I know personally the waiting is awful. I'm keeping up hope for you guys. Things do have a way of working out.
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Post by misspt on Aug 26, 2011 19:14:08 GMT -5
Dancin: You are in my thoughts regarding DH's job.....
East Coast Hounds: Stay safe, I'll be thinking of you guys.
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Post by misspt on Aug 26, 2011 19:17:12 GMT -5
Meli: If you need anymore of the Purina coupons, I have 10 of them, just PM me.
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Post by dancinmama on Aug 26, 2011 20:31:33 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for all your well wishes regarding DH's job. The waiting is the worst part.....I think.
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Post by emhalf on Aug 26, 2011 21:05:36 GMT -5
Happy hurriquake week, hounds I'm having my own little Irene partaayy with some mexican food and Maroon 5...planning to make a run for the mountains in the AM unless it's too much of a mess to drive. BFF is locked down at the hospital in Wilmington being entertained by the ER staff. Hope everyone stays safe! *moves like Jagger*
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Post by dancinmama on Aug 26, 2011 21:58:19 GMT -5
Happy hurriquake week, hounds I'm having my own little Irene partaayy with some mexican food and Maroon 5...planning to make a run for the mountains in the AM unless it's too much of a mess to drive. BFF is locked down at the hospital in Wilmington being entertained by the ER staff. Hope everyone stays safe! *moves like Jagger* Hi emhalf. Great to see ya post. Stay safe.
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Post by reeneejune on Aug 26, 2011 23:49:37 GMT -5
meli - I have 3-4 of these Q's as well if you still need a few. Just PM me your addy and I'll get them out.
Hound request: This isn't a hound alert, per se, because there's no deal (that I know of) to go with it. My mom feeds the beneful dry dog food, and the insert that has meli's beneful wet dog food Qs also has one for the dry dog food. There was also a catalina that printed a few weeks back for beneful dry dog food. I'd love to pass on a few more of these Q's to my Mom, if anyone has any spares. (so the only thing close to a deal I saw with this was that the catalina was $3 off and the dog food goes on sale at $5.49 at our Safeway, which makes it a reasonable price for Mom)
east coast peeps: Stay safe
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Post by dogmom on Aug 27, 2011 6:32:22 GMT -5
Good morning. Have any of you signed up for the CVS Advisory panel? The link is on Frugalsuz's blog under "My favorite things." I did it a while back (couldn't hurt) and received a survey yesterday. For taking a couple of minutes filling out the survey, I received $2.00 EB. I love free money. Thanks Frugalsuz. I hope you're safe!
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Post by meli_beach on Aug 27, 2011 7:13:32 GMT -5
Meli: If you need anymore of the Purina coupons, I have 10 of them, just PM me. Thank misspt--but I have a bunch coming now and I would hate to get them and waste them. Thanks again. meli ETA: if it looks like I can use them I'll let you know, they actually have a long exp date which is nice.
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Post by meli_beach on Aug 27, 2011 7:16:26 GMT -5
meli - I have 3-4 of these Q's as well if you still need a few. Just PM me your addy and I'll get them out. Hound request: This isn't a hound alert, per se, because there's no deal (that I know of) to go with it. My mom feeds the beneful dry dog food, and the insert that has meli's beneful wet dog food Qs also has one for the dry dog food. There was also a catalina that printed a few weeks back for beneful dry dog food. I'd love to pass on a few more of these Q's to my Mom, if anyone has any spares. (so the only thing close to a deal I saw with this was that the catalina was $3 off and the dog food goes on sale at $5.49 at our Safeway, which makes it a reasonable price for Mom) east coast peeps: Stay safe reneejune-- thanks for the offer but I think I"m going to be good on the wet for now. PM me your addr though and I'll get the dry coupons out to you, I know I have 2 maybe more.
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Post by misspt on Aug 27, 2011 8:47:52 GMT -5
reeneejune: I should have 10 of those, too, just PM me your addy....
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Post by constanz22 on Aug 27, 2011 10:12:42 GMT -5
NAG: My surgery yesterday went VERY well. Pain has been minimal and I came home this morning!
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Post by saveinla on Aug 27, 2011 10:16:35 GMT -5
NAG: My surgery yesterday went VERY well. Pain has been minimal and I came home this morning! constanz, Great news. I was wondering about you last evening. Take care and take a lot of rest.
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Post by mizbear on Aug 27, 2011 10:28:42 GMT -5
emhalf- Are you in the carolinas or Dela- Where?? I am in MD and can't seem to get myself calm. This isn't my first rodeo either. Go figure.
Everyone be safe. They are now telling us to expect to be self sufficient and out of power for at least 3 days. Aye yi yi.
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Post by debinwa on Aug 27, 2011 11:38:16 GMT -5
NAG: My surgery yesterday went VERY well. Pain has been minimal and I came home this morning! Great news! Rest up so you can get out shopping soon, girl.
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Post by emhalf on Aug 27, 2011 11:51:30 GMT -5
Central NC I made the drive up to the mountains without any real problems, but it's windy even up here. BFF made it through the night in Wilmington and went home to find that they didn't even lose power. Heard about some power outages at home and looks like things are messy down east. Happy thoughts to northern neighbors...
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Post by mizbear on Aug 27, 2011 11:53:27 GMT -5
This will be my last post for a few days as they are expecting 2-3 day power outages in town I am stocked up and ready.
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Post by saveinla on Aug 27, 2011 12:33:12 GMT -5
This will be my last post for a few days as they are expecting 2-3 day power outages in town I am stocked up and ready. Stay safe mizbear.
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Post by dancinmama on Aug 27, 2011 12:35:40 GMT -5
NAG: My surgery yesterday went VERY well. Pain has been minimal and I came home this morning! constanz: So glad to hear that you are doing well. It's a great time to pamper yourself. ;D
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Post by murphath on Aug 27, 2011 13:39:08 GMT -5
Today Dancimama wrote: Thanks everyone for all your well wishes regarding DH's job. The waiting is the worst part.....I think. |
[/b] Dancin: Did I miss something? I didn't know your DH's job was in peril. I'll keep fingers crossed.
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Post by dancinmama on Aug 27, 2011 15:12:57 GMT -5
Today Dancimama wrote: Thanks everyone for all your well wishes regarding DH's job. The waiting is the worst part.....I think. |
[/b] Dancin: Did I miss something? I didn't know your DH's job was in peril. I'll keep fingers crossed.[/quote] murphath: Yep, sad but true. The good news is that he can start collecting a pension and retiree medical next year after he turns 55, so it wouldn't be the end of the world for us. I think we're in better shape than most, but still he would prefer to keep working for probably another year to year and a half or at least until we find out what the government is going to do with Medicare for those who have not turned 55 in 2011. Any good juju coming our way would be much appreciated. ;D
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