boy, they really tore it up yesterday. I know, some of you are TIRED of hearing about the puppies...but heck, they bring a little smile to some of us....they made a MESS today. now they have new green soft beds and are going to town on them...LMDAO...

Had a rough day, and man, they just make me smile

Happy Friday a little early

good night tink
es

I have to check out these puppies! Haven't had time and no it's not driving me crazy!!

Today I am extra busy... getting ready for Kedron's (though early) Bday party tomorrow. It will be challenging as I have all the kids with me...

Good Morning. I have to work today on my day off! and I'm tired!
BUTTTTT Andrea is coming home today...her Daddy is going to go pick her up and take her out for lunch and then tonight she'll be home for a whole week!!

Awwww, sounds wonderful Donna!!!! Sorry you have to work!

Good Morning Cynde, Elaine and Donna and all!

This is our former nurse and her doggies yesterday...even though the little one looks like she's gonna bite me, she's the sweetest thing that flops to her back so you can pet her belly as soon as you start to pet her!

Tink, those puppies are cute, just want to hug them.

Nitey nite Elaine.

Eileen, are you having a trial run on the frosting today? I'll put my bib on and be right over

Donna, I hope your day gets better. When ever I am bummed because I have to work, I think of those that don't have a job and think
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THEY CAN HAVE MINE

Happy to read that Andrea is coming home and as a Dad, really happy to read that her Daddy is getting to have lunch, just he and his Princess Wish Katie would move out so I can enjoy those types of lunches. KIDDING FOLKS, BACK OFF

Our Thursday daughter wants to spend tonight and possibly tomorrow with us Then she will be coming back Tuesday or Wednesday and staying a few more days

I need to clear something up as I have received a few e-mails about our relationship with Jess. Jess is not a foster child, she is a wonderful 17 yo whose parents (divorced) both work some nights. For the most part she lives with her Daddy in a rural part of the Champlain Islands. Her parents, Pam and I feel better having her stay with us, rather than being alone. Pam and I love this young lady, she enjoys being with us so, it is a win-win situation. Besides, she keeps her room here cleaner than Ben and Katie keep their's and will even lie when I mess up a meal and say it is great ROTFLMAO - SNORT!!!!

Extra, extra bonus for this ol man is, I have an extra daughter to hug and say good nite and good morning to when she is around

Donna, I see "Happy" and "Love Me" in that dog's smiling face, not danger. She is beautiful!!!

Well, the two Medusas (Katie and Jess) just came down stairs and are in the guest bath "fixing" their hair. WOW, that's going to take a lot of work!!! LOL SNORTING AGAIN

I'm so glad we have multiple bathrooms... for when that time comes which it never will.......

Awwww! Sounds wonderful Tom!!

As for Icing, I hope you like pink, and light pink and dark pink and all shades of pink in between. It will be a chocolate cake though. No I am not making it. And guess what we will have all shades of pink balloons, and pink streamers and pink plates, pink forks and knives, pink cups. And yes we will have beer - and wine too. For the kids of course!! Pop for adults.

Beautiful dogs Donna!

Tom...
Yeah, Marc has the best relationship with Andrea....since she was born....they'll have fun, I'm sure. Now Amanda he loves, of course, but never seemed to connect with as well...

Working today will be ok, I'm sure...at least it's Friday...and I AM thankful to have a job, a good boss and good friends to work with.

Good Morning Eileen, Tom, Elaine, Cynde and Happy weekend to all!!

Good morning everyone! I voted!!!

I'm so excited for our football team. They made it to the NCAA (Division III) championship. Wooohooo! Go Spartans!!!! We are having a big send off at noon on campus. It should be a riot!

I love the doggie pics. I missed the puppy fun yesterday - too busy. Wes and I have been talking a lot about dogs. We both saw this awesome Mastiff yesterday. Hmmm....it may be getting close to time to get another dog.

Tom - Medusas - LOL! Donna - it's Friday, make it Funday!!! Eileen - pink icing - wooohooo!

Buenos Dias!

Where can I see the puppies? I guess I miss that thread.

Elaine - happy (early) birthday to Kedron and have fun with the party.

Enjoy your day!

Hi SSG.

Jah-neeeen, I told Pam once that I wanted a mastiff, she said "No, they are too big!". I told her I didn't want a big mastiff, just a puppy, hoping she would forget that they grow. Did I tell you we got a Jack Russell Terrorist instead?

Hi Vira!!! Tom - Ha! I have a friend who had both at the same time. That Jack Russel is nuts!!! Rigs never seems to tire out. Heidi, the English Mastiff, lounged around all day. She would occasionally raise her head and acknowledge you, but preferred to rest on her throne (aka the loveseat). LOL!

Good morning all you perky people. It must be the cold weather perking you all up!

I'm up early today because my neighbor is having Kobi's procedure this morning, and her son dropped her off at 7, but she needed someone to pick her up and drive her home at 9ish. So that's me! I'm just glad I didn't have to be the one to leave the house at 6:30!

Happy Friday!

Good Morning Everyone
Cynde
Love the puppy pics....could watch them all day!

Eileen's going pink Sounds like you've got your hands full......
Donna - Andrea & Daddy time - that's so special
Hope work is better today. Enjoy your time with Andrea
Tom - it's always nice to welcome extra kids into your home That is a bonus!
Tribs --- woohoo Spartans Exciting!
Vira - so nice to "see" you. Hope all is well with you

Wishing everyone a Great Day and stay warm!
Hugs

No, it's the expresso(s) I had this morning LOL!

Good MOrning all those who came!

Anyone want to change a poopy bum? Kedron left me a present, how generous...

Now back to regular programming...

Good morning, 22 bright sunshine and we all made it this to this point. Happy Friday to you

Big hugs to you Tommy-Boy XOXOXO and all the warm and fuzzy vibes coming your way

Good morning! Seems everyone is up and at em this morning.

Tom - Jess is a lucky young lady, and you & Pam are just a lucky to have her around. Terry and I had breakfast for dinner last night. Bacon, eggs and pancakes with VT maple syrup. Terry was smiling from ear to ear. Thanks!!!

Jerry enjoy the sunshine.

Eileen, save me some of that cake and hug the birthday girl for me.

Tink, Donna, Vira, Tribs, Judy, Gail, Elaine and all to follow - have a good day.

G.M.T.A.

26, sun, wind chill 21..geez!!!!!

Tom you is good people!!!

Tink enjoy the doggies....I know it could be worse they could be cats.(Kidding)

Got to do some birthday shopping today MBH's got one coming up Sunday....got no idea what she wants...(just get the figure it out look) got a few small things but, she is way hard to buy for.

Debbie T glad you enjoyed the videos.

So what is on tap for today?????

Jerry we might try and crank it up a notch today....feel like riding the edge for some reason.

Off to work, see you in a bit.

This one is for Tom

Elvira here is the link to the puppies. Of course it's blocked here at work so no puppies for me.

Chuck, I enjoyed that video and am laughing my a** off. That song reminds me of what my 3 brothers and I do anytime one of our nieces (katie is still too young) brought their new boyfriends to a family dinner. The four of us would gather around the lad and 'splain' a few things to him. To date, those heart felt talks seem to have worked.

Folks, we don't do anything that any of you wouldn't do. As you all know the rewards are awesome. I was raised in a house where family members alone sometimes numbered nine people. My folks always had room for and food for anyone that needed it. A few of you know, one of my favorite memories was hearing my Dad say to my Mom "Lucy, put more water in the soup, we have company.".

I'm not sure why but these stories always bring a tear to my eye. Make sure you check out the video.

Cecil, they bring a tear to your eye, because you have a heart. OMG, I just said that to a man from New Hampshire.

You two want to be alone?

Morning every one!


IT IS FRIDAY!!!
YAY!!!


happy (early?) B-Day to Keddlebug!!

morning all...the puppy cam is blank...o...m...g...I keep hitting refresh but nothing...help me mommy...

happy smiles to all having fun/plans/helping children of the world/kids coming home for the weekend/all else i missed.

time to make the donuts...

Morning Y'all (Evening on this side of the pond)

well I've come down with a bad chesty cough in the last 24hrs so no work for me this weekend, and Doc's order are to relax at home, so I hope you don't mind me lurking here, thank goodness for PuppyCam, I'll do my best to put some flickys together.

Hugs to everyone

LOL, Jerbif, you know I only share those kind of moments with you

Roy, I hope you are feeling better soon - REAL SOON!!!

We'll try to make you feel better Roy.

Nice face plant!!!

LOL!!

Love that puppy cam - right now or when I just watched they were fighting over a toy... hey - just like in my house!

Roy get better soon!!!!!

Keddle's bday is Dec 3rd - we have to have the bday party earlier... Xmas parties got in the way. But - we are taking her Grampa (who will be 65 on the 3rd) out on the actual day and having a bday celebration together!!!

Chuck, are you ready?

WOO-HOO, my sister-in-law just brought some black bean soup to me for lunch. If any of you ladies are cold, we can always cuddle under my desk later.

It's Friday It's Friday It's Friday!!!!!!!
WooHoooo!!!!!
Yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
It's Friday It's Friday It's Friday!!!!!!!

Did ya'll know Debbie saw a Manta???

MORNING!!!!!!!
Tom you just make a good morning even better
So does BT!!!

Tom, only if it were spicy black bean soup, just plain black bean soup, just isn't the same.

WooHoo! A manta! Awesome!

Oh, the kids are napping...

I'm not liking that cage in the Puppies area... signs that they are getting them ready for departure????

Eileen I'll have some of your nap juice

Tara are you wearing my favorite cap?

Eileen, it is spicy and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sooooooo good!!! I love hot soup on cold days. Wish I had a bucket of it to put my feet in.

ummmm yeah you betcha.... it's like a favorite black dress

Tara, is that why Louise makes me sleep in a cage?

Departure, that does not sound good at all.

You can have my nap juice now...

Keddle is up.

You're spoiled Tom...

Nope, Keddle is sleeping again... no, she's awake... SHE KNOWS... (monitor is next to the puter so I HEAR ALL)

Jerry, I'm sure the night cage is something totally different

Hey, did I mention.... IT'S FRIDAY

omg, Tara is wearing a hat as a dress PLUS it's Friday. Be still my bea........ HECK NO, DON'T BE STILL - THUMPA, THUMPA, THUMP...............

Eileen, I know I am spoiled

Mom is feeding the Pups

hi gang

tom c can we have that recipe pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?
ps i voted

donna have fun with andrea home.

craig my son doesn't get off till the 26th. he flies into sfo @ 5:30pm has a class that day

puppies are adorable and very funny

have a great day everyone.

has anyone heard from la donna?
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Cheers Tom n Jerry I got my sudafed and co-codomel meds so I should be ok

Hi Ladies

Puppy Pose ....

Hi all!

I have been at the high school, didn't think my son was there, I was right. Kayla thought he might be drinking, so I called the police and had them go w/ me to his dad's house. Luckily, the party that he had planned hadn't started yet, so no drinking. I just looked at him and said "C'mon, honey, time to go to school. Get your friend that's hiding and yall come on." I stayed so calm. I took them back to school. I have now talked w/ the deans and they will call me if he is not there. He has missed the last 2 days that his dad has been gone on a hunting trip. He thinks that because Kayla is staying w/ him, he can do whatever he wants. WELL, I found out that I CAN go to EVERY class w/ him. And I will start doing this, if needed. I actually think I may do this for a few days. We can hold hands as we walk to class and I can bring a picnic lunch for us....OH, and I'll wear my robe and fuzzy slippers and curlers in my hair!! It's gonna be GREAT FUN!!!

I have to do something to get him back on track here. He's throwing his life away. I can't sit and watch that happen. I love him too much.
ps....I'm NOT getting Mother of the Year from him

P.S., what color are the fuzzy slippers. OOOOPS, sorry, having a moment, nevermind.

I'm thinking something bright, like purple or orange...they can't match the robe!!!

I will make him the most un-cool kid in school. It seems that being bad makes you cool. He has been skipping A LOT this year...they said "Oh, he's hardly been here since school started!!" Nice...well, Momma's on it now!! And if Momma aint happy, aint no one gonna be happy!!!!

I want pic's!

Pleazzzzzzzzz.

I'll go buy a video camera for this!!!!!!!! It's gonna be FUN!!! I think so anyway, Rafe is SO not feeling this way...

I'm pretty stessed out right now. That was the hardest thing I've ever had to do w/ one of my kids. Intervention. He hates me right now. And taking the police!! OMG! But I wanted him to see that I was serious. Yet, I was as sweet as I could be to him. Even when he was cussing me out, telling people that I was NOT his mother, telling me that I can't make him do anything...
I really don't know what I will have to do next. Hopefully he will calm down and see that I'm only doing this because I love him. I would like to find a place where he could get some counseling, but the school can't help me w/ that...Odd....

YAY Pegi Sue!!
You go Momma!!

BTW...the slippers can match the curlers...very hip, haha.

It can be the "Curler Cam"? haha. Bring cookies for his classmates and pass them out before class starts

I haven't gone overboard here, he has been skipping for a while now. He has straight F's. He's in 9th grade at 16, and does not care. He wants he dr. license, but I don't feel he's responsible enough for that, and hasn't shown me any reason to get it. Yet, he told me, in front of the cops, that he drove yesterday BY HIMSELF!!! They didn't seem to care about that!!!!

hang in there! you are doing the right thing...

It's gonna be the High School Cam!!! You will be shocked at the things you see there!!!!!!!!!!

OK, Thanks for letting me vent and talk to my friends. I need yall. I feel better now. Kayla is scared of what it's gonna be like tonite w/ him, but I told her to call me and G, and everything will be fine.
Let's get back to PUPPIES!!!!!!!

OH PS... hang in there and don't ever give up. My heart goes out to you. Rafe will forgive you for intervening but he won't forgive you if you give up -- trust me, he won't.

RAFE ---- young man, gitcher butt to school!!! You've got plenty of years ahead of you that won't include classrooms

Hugs my friend!

I know he loves me. I think he understands. Once he calms down, and realizes HOW MUCH I love him, and I'm just trying to help him, it will all be good. His dad doesn't know what to do anymore. I haven't known what to do. This is Step 1. After this, I will find somewhere for him to go, to at least get done w/ school, and learn how to prepare for adult life. He thinks he can go live in the woods and hunt, for a living....He aint no Grizzly Adams!!

By the way...........

IT'S BEYOND TIME!!!!!!!!!!!





I hope the school doesn't call now!!

Way to go Pegi Sue! You let that boy know that his momma isn't to be messed with!

Wahhhhhhh!!! PuppyCam keeps crashing my Explorer

It's okay, no need to send help... I've got the cams open via Firefox....
I was reeeeeally scared there for a minute. Panic had set in

Tara, they are all sleeping now....you're ok

Wow, PS - Way to go!!! You love your son so much or you wouldn't be doing this. I can't imagine what you are going through though. Big Big Big Hugs!

Eileen, you will do the same things one day, if you have to, and I hope you don't. There's so much that I see in Rafe, and I don't want to see him waste his life. If I fix this now, maybe the rest will be easier for him.

P.S., everything will be okay, ya done good.

Thanks for the puppy capture, Roy!
Hope you get to feeling better; we will be around all weekend to keep you company

Puppies are sleeping now and I don't like that crate either I'm gonna miss those stinkers.

Cynde, missed you yesterday/last night. Puppies got their new beds last night and they started biting on them immediately LOL!

Is everyone sleeping here?!?!?!?

Holy crap.......I forgot to refresh my page from like an hour ago LOL! You guys are awake but the puppies are not

PS, sorry about what you're dealing with but you did the right thing! He will appreciate you and what you did once he's older. Right now he's at that age where everyone else, that's an adult, is an idiot. I remember his age; I knew EVERYTHING!!!!
Keep your chin up. He does love you!!!

I feel VERY lucky!! I found out today that I know NOTHING, but I have been given the gift of a teenager and he does know EVERYTHING!!!

PS, better that he knows that you are watching, caring. Good Mom!

PS, you are a great Mom! Even if we don't know everything we know that kids that age pull some of the same sh** we did so we're one step ahead cause been there done that LOL!

Time for tunes? Thank you I thought so too





what did you expect - The Archies?

quick peek in..PS, hang in there. When Dylon came to live with us he had straight F's for 3 semesters...long haul and story, but he did graduate, and look where he is now Call me if you want to discuss the actions we took...I know it's tough...really tough.

Check this out, interview with the puppy's owners
Puppy Wranglers

PUPPIES ARE WAKING, GET OVER THERE
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STAT!!!!

Nevermind, they are sleeping again

PUPPIES ARE UP, HUMAN CAME IN

HUMAN IS TAKING PICTURE OF PUPPIES...i was wondering what the ladder was for...that they were chewing on earlier...LOL!

Friday Funny ~~~~~

IMPORTANT HEALTH ADVICE FOR WOMEN.

Do you have feelings of inadequacy?

Do you suffer from shyness?

Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Chardonnay.

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Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, erotic lustfulness, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, loss of virginity, delusions of grandeur, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play all-night rounds of Strip Poker, Truth Or Dare, and Naked Twister!

WARNINGS:

* The consumption of Chardonnay may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

* The consumption of Chardonnay may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.

* The consumption of Chardonnay may cause you to think you can sing.

* The consumption of Chardonnay may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

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Please feel free to share this important information with as many women as you feel may benefit!

Now Just Imagine What You Could Achieve With a Good Cabernet!!! Merlot!!!

Boom.....I love it Naked twister LMAO

I'm off to check the puppy cam! What are they doing??!?!?!?!

Gail, thanks for helping your neighbor out for their procedure Hope that went well for them!

Pups are sleeping so this gal is going to pay bills online for a few. Dang bills keep showing up in my mailbox LOL! That is WRONG!!
So is this stinking COLD a** weather in Virginia.
Going to be SIXTEEN tonight! SIXTEEN......that should be illegal in November!

Have a nice weekend kids.
FYI, MF is watching.


Click!

Goodnight, Jerry! Hope you have a great weekend too.

It's dark, I'm cold LOL!
I'm gonna run cook some food stuffs for the girls. They're out of ground turkey and I don't need restless natives!

Hope everyone has a great night. Will peek in again later.

I take the chardonnay warnings seriously! Just after a gorgeous sunset here, and pouring glass #2. Fridays are so freakin' wonderful.

They took our streaming video ability away at work again, sigh. But I can still see the puppies!

Don't hate me, but it's very nice here. Yeah, a little chilly for FL standards, but still in shorts and a tshirt kinda thing, and SOCKS, but that's as far as it goes. It's very fresh and pleasant. No humidity means I can put waves in my hair and stuff. lol That's always good.

I don't know, I'm just very happy tonight. It's been a good week. And I gave away the last of my deceased FIL's things today, including his cane collection. He was such a hater, I felt good seeing a man walk off with his fish head cane with jewels in it's eyes, for a man living in a shelter who is so intent on getting his life back together. I love my clients, and I have to admit a bit a joy when I see people take things from a hater, who are going to use them for good. And they appreciate them.

Haven't even considered dinner yet. Pizza night? lol

Hope you all have a good one. I've got a TV, 2 computers and 3 printers to get rid of, and I've got to redo the living room and entertainment center to accommodate this new TV and all the extras.

Gotta start baking this weekend as well, as our private thanksgiving party at work is Monday. Sweet potatoe casserole anyone?

Have a great weekend, all of you.

Kathy, it was a pizza night here, too!!

PS...you are a good Mom!!


Work today wasn't too bad....left work with snow softly falling..and Andrea is home!!

Tara, thanks. I am not going to share the warnings, but I am looking at buying lots of Chardonnay and hosting a partay when W.H.N. is out of town Hi Hon... OUCH, DANG THAT HURT!!!

It was 75 here today and beautiful, I did wear sock and my Ed Hardy's instead of flip flops though .

PS, You know you did the right thing and yahoo for you for not letting him make you feel guilty about loving him. Keep on him, like many have said, he'll appreciate it later in life. I found the PURRRRRFECT robe and slipper to wear to school when you go with Rafe

MMMMM HMMMM GIRLFRIEND!!! That, with some pink rollers and Loreal Seafleaur lipstick??!!! I will be STYLIN'!!

I haven't talked to Kayla yet...they are at Walmart right now.

Oh, and I know that because Kayla and I did text each other...that didn't make much sense did it?? Silly me.

Gail, I thought your friend was getting a PEDICURE this morning!! I'm sorry, and I was VERY confused as to why you had to pick her up and she had to be there at 6 AM!!!
Kobi gets those too!!!LOL

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Are we feeling fresh or what?
BH posted the Christmas vid.

I just watched it. Very cool, but I was hoping he could add to it as Kathy had suggested so the rest of us would be included...oh well...

I'm feeling bad now!!!!!!

I'll do another one soon.

Been a long day for me....think I'll go for now and chill.....Kobi the Crown taste good.

No, no...dont' feel bad...I'm sorry...I was just hoping you were able to do it, but I enjoyed seeing it anyhow.......

Night...BH and thank you!!

Friday Night Wine Tip.

A nice port, popcorn, Cabot cheese, and a DVD, Up In Smoke.

I'm dieing, it's so funny.

Time for me to fly.
Hubby and I are meeting friends at a favorite Italian restaurant. All year long they have white lights everywhere - at the holidays they are amazing. I don't think they've put the holiday lights up yet but it will still be festive.

Enjoy your evening ~ each BTr

Bob the cat comforting Rasta after a visit to the vets last year ~ I thought it would fit in with the thread title

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Puppies are awake and playing up a storm!!!!
Night all!

Have a nice evening Tara.

The kids look like they are quite at ease.

Good night kids, pots and pans need to be done.

Click!

WOW those meds knocked me for six, but have just worn off at 4am, so have just topped up and waiting for them to kick in again

PegiSue keep on him, you're definitely doing the right thing, HUGS and strength to help you on the way.

now I wonder if PuppyCam is still on ?

oh and I will VOTE again

Night Night All

PegiSue....you done good....real good!
Roy - hope those meds are kickin' in!
Tara - great pic. Enjoy your evening

Hugs to Everyone
See ya'll in the AM

The Puppy Cam is the best

Hi Judy, good to know there's someone else out there

yep Human Mom has just been doing a bit of bonding and checking the collars are not too tight, boy are they racing now!!!

Roy, big healing hugs coming your way! It's the dawn of a new day, over the pond, and I'm hoping that Saturday will find you feeling better.

Seems the cam pups are sleeping and that's what's about to come over my house soon We're still watching the plasma but our furkids are down for the count.

Christmas tree is up and decorated; we have gone where no one in this family has ever gone! That deed has never been completed before Thanksgiving, ever!
Tomorrow I will attempt to wrap a few Rylan presents and then get into something
BIG hugs to those that need and want them.

Good night