Can't believe I am on Bonaire and no one is up yet here!

Well, I will talk to myself then. The diving is just awesome here. No wind anymore, we wanted to try the Lighthouse yesterday, but never dove it, so if conditions continue the way they are, we are going to give it a try, it is way south and my son is really wanting to dive it. A neighbor of ours is a divemaster and said it is a really good site, dove it as a drift dive down to Red Slave. We could take two trucks and we could do it together as he knows the site. I love exploring new sites I have never been to. Nice to have our own guide and friend to show us too!

For those of you trying the new steps at Bachelor's Beach, I found them a bit steep, but doable, going back up, it is better to go around the back of rocks, left side when getting out, to get up the big rock on the other side (right side) to get to the steps, easier that way.

Will try to get to the u/w cam later to clean it, got to get tanks, some white paint for Gregg, do some dives first. Have a great day to all.

Sound like you are having a dive circus, rock on Debbie and crew.

Not so exciding in New England, I'm not complaining though, it's not raining and the Sox won.

Aww, Debbie, didn't even know you had started a new thread!! We could've been over here whispering the whole time! I have my coffee, you got your tea?
I wish I was there diving w/ you AND I'd snorkel, I swear, I'd snorkel!!!!!

Morning you early birds! I have my coffee and my chocolate chip cookies. Yummmmmm! Debbie that dive from Lighthouse to Red Slave sounds great. I've yet to be on island when the winds calm.

I'm trying Bette again today and I think I found her personal phone number. If I come up with nothing, I will attempt to call her tonight.

Good morning Debbie, Cecil, PS and all to follow.
I just finished reading last nights thread. Kobi, schedule an appt with the other doctor asap. I'm so lucky to have my Dr. She is very nice, gets things done quickly but doesn't scrimp on the chat time. I think I told you all (the world)about my trip to Macy's for a mamo and DEXA. I got them both done, and at 59 my bones are in tip top shape and the other items are good too. Okay - enough girl talk.

Debbie - Have wonderful dives today. Hope you make it to the Lighthouse.

Hi PS! Henry must be in heaven with his new digs.

Cecil - sometimes no news is good news. Go Sox. Well just for you - Go Sox.

Morning Tribs. Those cookies sound good. How is your calf injury?

Good Morning Debbie, Cecil, PegiSue & Tribs

Debbie - Happy exploring I know you've been talking about doing that dive for a while - hope you see lots of great things
PS - thinking of you
Cecil - nice to NOT have rain for a day or two
Tribs - please let us know about Bette --- not like her to not be here. Coffee & CCC - yummmm


Have a wonderful day Everyone

Hugs to All

Morning Linda

Morning Judy! How's your day so far?

Hi Judy and Linda! As soon as I hear about Bette, I will post (unless she beats me to it).

The calf is driving me nuts. Still oozing, but not as bad. One whole closed up completely. The muscle is still giving me problems. It twinges when I walk. I know, I know, muscle damage takes weeks if not months to heal. I'm just impatient!

MORNING PATRICK!!!!!
So yesterday was a busy day in the trucking world?

WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!! Bette is ok, just very busy! Ann got in touch with her. Whew!

Bette, you better get on here and post! 'Cause now that we know you are OK, you're in all kinds of trouble!
She's probably gonna give us some excuse that she was stuck on some island, or somethin'...

Tribs, I hope you get feeling better soon. I missed what you did to yourself, but oozing and twinges don't sound good!

Judy, HUGS back to you!! Have a good time today!

Linda, Henry LOVES the shrimp that my mom got him. And he keeps trying to eat his river rocks! Silly turtle!

GOOD MORNING PATRICK!!!

Good thoughts to Kaarien!

PS, I bet Henry is sharpening his little beak on those rocks so he can nom nom on those shrimps.

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Thanks PS...getting better. Your turtle is so cute! What a little nut.

So this morning, Wes' bird was the loud one. Very odd. Normally my bird is all about getting up at the crack of dawn. Oh well....what can I do?

Hey PS...YGM

GOOD MORNING DEBBIE, PEGISUE, TRIBS, LINDA, JUDY AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST CECIL!!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhh kittys!!!

Good morning everyone!

Debbie, not jealous over here, nope, not one bit! I hope you get to do Lighthouse!

PS, maybe Henry needs more fiber in his diet.

Tribs, glad you are recovering.

Linda, I can't speak about the trucking world, but my non-engineer world was busy.

Good morning everyone!

Debbie~ thanks in advance for cleaning the u/w cam. It's looking pretty bad. Happy diving.

Linda~ glad at 59 your bones are in tip top shape along with everything else!


Hugs to all who need them (take one even if you don't need it right now and save it for later.)

Gotta go study for a test and get Ashley's hair cut. The kids go back to school next Wednesday. Where did the summer go??

Have a great Thursday everyone!

Morning Lisa, Brad and Patrick. Cecil thanks for the kitties! My blood pressure just went down 10 points.

Good Morning Everyone!! Hope you are having a blast Debbie!!!

GOOD MORNING PATRICK!!!

Busy morning, took the kidlets shopping... the Night Garden is invading our house...

I am wondering - what's up with the leaves changing already - did summer ever start? If it did - why did I miss it!!!

Great news - WE GET TO PICK UP OUR NEW TOY THIS WEEKEND!!!

Morning Eileen.
What do you grow in your night garden and what is your new toy?

Hi guys.
I've got two more weeks of this summer schedule, then I hope I can be on more. Nothing's going on before the sun's up on Bonaire, so I rarely find anything to post!

The pool guy is doing the pool tomorrow. I didn't get the design I wanted, but it's similar, but mainly it has a 15 yr warranty and he got a steal of a deal on it. Can't WAIT till it's fixed.

Debbie, have fun diving and I sure hope you can make it to the u/w cam today! 29 days for me.

Everyone else, have a great day! And Tribs, hope your healing speeds up!

And I guess no one has heard from Kaarien?? I sure miss her here and worry about her.

Hey Eileen...are you serious? The leaves are changing already????? Oy! My stonecrop is just starting to color. This is the time of summer I dread because every stinging creature in the world loves my stonecrop.

Where is the first trip with the new toy going to be?

GOOD MORNING EILEEN AND KIDLETS!!!!!!!!

Tribs - Algonquin Park , the first leaves started changing colour Aug 1... not joking.

The Night Garden is a British Kids show aimed at toddlers. Our boys and many other's little ones, just love it! Not too sure about the creators sense of humour... I think it is more on the dark side......

Wow...August 1. Yikes.

Isn't most British humor a little on the dark side?

Morning all...we is busy this morning!

Tribs, thanks for posting about Bette, I'm glad she's ok. Don't folks know they just can't disapear??? Glad the calf is on the mend.

Lisa, glad to see you post, what are you studying/taking tests for?

Cecil, cute kitties...

hi to all else, PS, Eileen, Brad, Kobi, Boom, elaine, Patrick, Kathy, Linda (hope I didn't miss anyone)

BFFs arrived from AZ last night, and I am working a half day, they are picking me up at work and then we head to San Diego for the JOE COCKER concert tonight....wooohoooo!

But I am a mommy, not supposed to like that humour... Need to set a great example for my kids.

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I need an oohhhhmmmmmmmmmm time out here at work. One VP is using a cubicle instead of his office because his computer is being worked on. This VP does not have low on his volume knob and is having a heated debate with three other people. All taking place on the other side of my cubie wall. Then one of my managers almost accused me of not sending something to another department because the other department people don't talk to each other. ohhmmmmmm

Okay - I feel better.

boat chick
ENJOY

how is michael and family doing? prayers for all

kaarien good vibes and prayers to u and family.
es

Linda, on the "no low volume knob"...been there. That's when I turn my music up really loud (have headphones). One time I was on a confernece call (with headset at my desk) and "no low volume knob" person was one cube away cackling...and cackling...i finally had to go over and say "uh...i'm on a conference call"...they all shut up fast...lol...

Eileen, mommies can have a sense of humour, it's a MUST!

Ohhhhhmmmmmm Linda Ohhhhhhmmmmmmm

Morning Everyone!
I am a bad girl and flaked on going to the gym this morning. I've been busy FURMINATING Bob!!! I really can't get over how great that tool is. Cynde you're going to love it

I'm inspired to get my appointments made -- KOBI!!!! I've had to put off all of mine thanks to health insurance issues... now I have 2 coverages (one is going bye bye today) but I have to change docs... no time like the present... KOBI KOBI KOBI

Debbie you just ROCK!!! Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Thank you for sharing

I've decided to do A Night In Tuscany for my friend's bday tomorrow night. We're going to put our teak dining table out on the patio, surrounded by candles, candles, candles and of course the firepit blazing.
Champagne with antipasto and melon w/prosciutto
Caesar salad
Chicken Parmagian (another friend already made that)
Pasta
Grilled Sausage
Roasted Veggies
and CupCakes from a new cup cakery in town (the bday girls wish!)
Port and cheese

Oh my! Boom...will you throw me a b-day party?

Boom - MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Linda - Ohmmmmmmmmm! (It's 11am somewhere )

Shhhh, Cynde - don't tell anyone about my sense of humour .

You Betcha!!!!!

Eileen It's nice to have you here!

Okay, I've got one minute to get to work.... it's a 7 minute drive.....
oooops!!

see ya'll later

I think a "Tuscany" b-day party from Tara is just what ALL OF US need!!
Kobi, ya think we can get her to Bonaire next May?? I'm feelin' it!!

Linda & Kathy, did yall have some hellacious wind and rain this morning?? It's worked it's way across the state and I think it has turned hurricane strength!! It's crazy out there!!! I think I'm going to shut down for a while, 'til this passes...
I'll be back!!

What, no meat-ta-balls?

Hi everyone!! Hope you all are having a great day!

Debbie...can't wait to hear about the lighthouse..I LOVE drift dives and they say the winds are low in october also(???) hope so.

Tribs, thanks for the update on Bettesisis..been missing her!


Kaarien. I miss you also...hugs!

HI PATRICK!!!

Eileen, so much for global warming huh?! It is down in the low 60's at night here. They say is has never been this mild in August before...hmmmm

Linda...OHHHMMMMMM'ing for ya sister!

K...gotta get back to work, I am covered up today. Nice for a change!!...To everyone I missed...HI!!

have a good one you all..

Very quickly - way too busy but it's all good isn't it????

Kobi and Tara - get your mammies grammied!!!!

At our Professional Women's Network meeting yesterday the guest speaker was the woman who is the director of our local Susan G Komen affiliate. She had some amazing stats and a great presentation. Remember - 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer. The size of the lump that is found in a mammogram is SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than the one that is found when doing routing exams. It's imperative! And honestly - it ain't THAT painful.

Ok - off soap box and back to work.

Hugs all!

Oh and I'm going over to Tara's for dinner.

Kristi, Do you usually run around half naked and they made you cover up? They're no fun.

PS, Just little rains here today. It seems to rain every day here at work in St. Petersburg.

Tara, When is that b-day party?

Hi Jerry!!!

Cynde, Loud Boy knows he's loud. After his shout fest, which finished up in someone's office with closed doors, he comes over to me with a bid smile. Says, "How'd you like that?" said he didn't have doors to shut - sorry. I told him he COULD have shut his . . . and he said "my mouth?" - smiled and left.

HI MARA!!

This is what happens when you do not keep you sh** together.

Hey Gang, U/W cam is now cleaned, dove Angel City this morning, can we say, Goliath Grouper? Oh yeah, big un he was, Gregg never got to see it though, in his own little world with the fish, Brandon and I were rattling our shaker thingies and he never heard us, so we just took it in all to ourselves. No whale shark yet, but I will do my best and keep suffering trying to find one for you all! Hee. Hee.....

RUB IT IN DEBBIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie, Thanks for cleaning the cam. Did you get any pictures of the grouper?

Has anyone seen Kelly there, yet?

Hmm - I think it's a set up by Debbie. She isn't really there she's at the aquarium...or somewhere else. She's still in Texas, no wait - she's still in Tennessee.

Naa, I'm still going over that darn Mississippi River, has anyone seen how dang big that is??? Goes straight up into a big V I tell ya, wasn't sure my daughter's little Mitishbishi would make it fully loaded with stuff up that thing.

Wind has totally gone today, so hot, hot and double hot, but diving is really, really COOL! No, I didn't get any pics of the grouper, battery in camera went dead somewhere during the dive. Always the way.

I haven't seen Kelly or Jim McPeak yet. Thinking we are all down under and loving Mother Ocean. I did meet up with Andy and Dave Barlett at Bobbe Jans our first night on island, but we planned that one. Really nice to meet them in person.

Cecil, I'd be looking out for the dog that made that pile. Yikes!

Debbie's on bonaire diving? go figure...

What Cecil, no pics?

Linda - our "no volume knob" does not think he/she is "loud."

BC, Is your shouter deaf?

Hey everyone, Jerry started a

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