Sudokuaholics Anonymous 8

Again, I think you're right about Richard being Brenda's hubby. Thanks, Cyn!

Well, would you look at that? Thanks, Heidi and Cyn for keeping the comments flowing. I had no idea we were that close.

I held off from posting - I topped the last 3 pages - twice accidentally but I realised we were close this time so I waited. Congrats, Julie.

I have really enjoyed being here with you both, Cyn and Heidi, as it's so much more fun when we can comment on each other's comments! I hope we can do this again!

Unfortunately, I'm going to take leave in a few to watch a bit of TV with hubby. We've had a long and trying and tiring day. I'll pop back in later. G'day, Cyn and Good Evening, Heidi!

A show dog can be shown as long as you want to show it. Chili just lost her looks fairly young. She's 10 now. I had one dog (Kara) who loved the show ring with all her heart. It's all she wanted to do. I kept showing her until a week before she passed away at the age of 13. She won that last show, too. In case anybody is interested, her full name was Ch. My Friend's Crazy Rhythm H.C.. Ch. means Champion, H.C. means Herding Certified.

Almost forgot, I need to move things from the damp and sloshy to the hot and spinny machine. (Clotheslines are not allowed in this area of homes.) See you later!

Wow, Heidi, Kara must have been one classy and smart dog! I assume the Herding Certified is a separate classification that involves trials?

Sorry, now I really must run.

I started showing Collies in 1981, and went to as many as 40 dog shows a year. I actually lost count of the number of Champions I bred. I also produced numerous obedience title holders, several Service dogs for the handicapped and 2 Search And Rescue dogs. I didn't start taking in rescues until about 10 years ago. I stopped showing dogs about 7 years ago. I didn't really have the time, and I lost interest.

Yes, the Herding title involves trials. Her mother was better than she was, both in the show ring and at herding, but didn't enjoy being shown as much. Kara's mother was another of my homebreds. She is pictured in a dog book called Harper's Illustrated Handbook Of The Dog. Misty and her brother Bandit were chosen to represent the Smooth Collie breed.

Heidi - I learn something new and interesting from you every day on here. You amaze me!
But unfortunately, I must off and wrap a few pressies (yes, last minute, I know) then head off to see my Hayley.
Been nice to talk to you too Julie.
Ciao all. Back much later.

Good evening Sudokuland.

I managed 2 sessions in the sewing room today, 1 hours each. Sewing those long strips together to make up that 5 part border is not hard, just takes time.

also had a blood sugar problem, did not eat on time today. This was not fun, but I am still kicking, just not so high tonight. I think it is better now, time to get another Blood sugar reading to see.

bye for now, see you on the flip side.

Forgot, Happy birthday to the birthday people, and get well soon to those under the weather, and wishes for no more flooding for Cyn and Broni. Rest of you, I did read, thought the appropriate thoughts, sent you silent messages, I hope you get them

Anyone surprised about who won American Idol? Kris did not think he deserved it, Adam's family was sure Adam was gonna win, some of the judges looked a bit shocked.

Hi SA8ers!! I went to lunch with my friend Janet today, beautiful day here in Utah, went to an outdoor mall in SLC...Had fun shopping, spent more $$ than I should have, great lunch,lots of giggles...
Don't remember who mentioned the LDS churchwebsite for genaeology (spelling??) but Janet suggested it also. Her husband Arnold is an elder in the church...Will check it out soon.
MizT: Surprised is not the word!! Regarding AI, I almost fell off the couch!! I thought Adam had it, especially after his performance with KISS!!! His vocal range reminds me of Freddie Mercury (anyone else think that??)
Cynthia: Happy birthday to Hayley (sorry if it's late).. My nephew Bret turned 25 on 5/9...I remember when he was that age, it goes SO fast!!! We missed alot of his childhood, because we really didn't stay in close touch over the years... Funny, he doesn't feel badly about it, we lived in California, they live in Washington State...He has grown into a great young man...Enjoy your time with Hayley while she's young, it's so special...
Going to sign off for tonite, TIRED!!!! See you tomorrow, in the a.m. and in the evening (my time) going to SLC with hubby (Thursday trip, lunch, Costco, etc)
TTFN all!!

MizT..... I'm gonna have to nag you! You have to be MUCH more careful of your blood sugar levels!

I don't watch American Idol.

I don't watch American Idol either, so I really don't know anything about the competitors. (Sorry, MizT and Suzanne, and I think Tami too.)

MizT, maybe you should set an alarm for meals like you did for the first SA. Please remember to take care of yourself!

Good Night to Tami, MizT and Suzanne. Heidi, you had a nap, so maybe not too tired - and Gil not there tonight, I think. Sleep well when you're ready!

I hear hubby snoring and think it's about time for me to call it a night. Good Night, Friends! Stay (or get) well, enjoy your day and then your sleep, and see you all tomorrow!

Julie.

Tricia I know better than to nag...just sending a BIG
It can be very difficult at times.

Hi all, Happy Birthday to Hayley.Happy birthday to other's relatives having birthdays.
dino was with her group today so I have bben shopping and catching up with a freind just back from holidays. now some time to spend here!

Hope all the Brissie people are not too affected by the rain.
Watch that sugar level MizT. Anyone else under the weather get well soon.
Thanks for all the comments about the luncheon photo. It was good having a small group as we were able to all participate in the conversation and really get to know one another. What wonderful people do sudoku and jigsaws!

fellow SA8ers

Been a long day here so may not stay on for long.

Everything is

Nola, Dad is doing really well, thank you for asking. I know he loves it when we get over there, as he says, he's bored rigid the rest of the time!

Wow Cyn, what a great memory you have! Yes, my brother's name is Matthew, and his birthday was the 13th May, party on the 16th.

Has anyone heard anything from Becky? It has been a while since she has posted methinks.

Good Maen Sudokuland.

Yes, I do need to be more careful eating on time, but with a hubby who does not live by a schedule, it is hard. I had gone to the shop to see when he could be in for dinner, and stayed while he was doing one of his boring tasks. first think I knew it was past dinnertime and I did not have it ready. I consider myself nagged

I am just up and trying to get a wake. I need to get a Blood sugar check fore I have my coffee, will check back later.

Good morning all! Very tired this morning. Drove to see Bryana yesterday. She wanted Subway for lunch and we ate outside because it was a beautiful day. Adam Sandler is filming his new movie in a church next to her soccer field, so we walked over there, but they were on lunch break until 2 and she had to get back to get to the field by 2:15. Here is a link to the story of him filming. www.wickedlocal.com/southborough/archive/x360591871/Adam-Sandler-movie-to-be-filmed-partially-in-Sou thborough The soccer field is behind the church in the picture and her school is across the street from the soccer field. I think a lot of big names are there, David Spade, Kevin James, Selma Hyak and others.

Bryana's team won their last game. She played well and got a hit. I made it back in time for the concert. I had just started when I got there. I didn't realize that it was going to run so late. We didn't get home until 10:30. I missed American Idol. That was the only show I missed all season and it was the finale. I didn't think Adam would win(I like him as a rocker, but he's too specific), but I didn't think Kris would either(I liked him second, he wasn't as consistent). Danny was my pick because he could sing any genre and his voice was perfect every time, but he was voted off last week. I thought the final song they both had to sing on Tuesday that was written by Kara, was terrible. I wanted to find out last night if that was "the" song that was being released. Oh well!

Must get moving. Tons of ffuts to do! Hope everyone has a great day/night!

Julie and Heidi, we had not been watching American Idol either, Saw it a few times when other channels were reruns. Happened to notice season finale and watched.

Stella and other fans, Adam is an entertainer, has a wonderful range, and such a powerful voice. Kris is clean cut, nice, easy to listen to. I read that some think Adam was a bit too over the top in his (toned down) rocker costumes, black nail polish, and such. At 3 contestants, Kris and Danny appealed to the same demographic and split votes. when Danny lost, his votes went to Kris.

Now before I read anything about Adam, I noticed last night, when they were onstage, waiting for the " adjudicator" to hand over the envelope, Adam tugged Kris on the arm and they moved stage left, so they were back on camera. I told Al, that guy has stage presence, is aware what is going on, even at a moment like this.

OOOPS,m gotta go, have a humming bird in the house!

Later, hugs,

Well caught up on the posts and as MizT says my thoughts are with you. Luv to all/

After bumping into my mirror in bedroom a few times, humming bird must have found his way back outside, I did not see him anywhere inside. WHEW, happy for that. That is my excitement for the morning.

BTW, blood sugar reading is fine this morning, have no idea why it was off yesterday, but whatever it was it happened fast!

I am off to sewing room this morning while room is cool and comfy and while waiting on hubby to awaken. I do hope to get the color-muslin-color part of the border together, for all 3 sides, but that is a lot of sewing, pressing, sewing again. I am slow, with trying to keep it very straight, those color strips finish at 1 inch and they show even small variations up or down from that measurement.

Good Morning/Evening all!
MizT: So glad you are feeling better, I didn't know you had issues with blood sugar...I'm hypoglycemic myself, so I understand about eating at a regular time.
SO happy to have my cuppa coffee this morning. I've mentioned this milk delivery truck that comes around on Thursday morning between 2 & 3 a.m....S.O.B!!! Woke BOTH of us up when our shepherd mix Heidi started barking...Who in the world needs a delivery that early in the morning??? Oh well, I'm looking forward to a nice day with hubby in SLC. Gotta also go to Costco!!
TTFN everyone, have a great day/night!!!

Good morning/evening friends.
Am dropping in without reading - just wanted to let you all know that if I haven't responded to messages I apologize...it's going to be that way for the next couple of weeks for me. I am hip deep in sprinkler systems now that the trenching is in. Outdoors all day and drop dead tired in the evenings. Just wanted to let you all know why I will be a bit MIA.
Hope everyone is well and I'll get my b'day wish to Mama in a bit early. Ouima!

everybody. Slept in again.... my last chance for a while, methinks. IH will be home in about 4 or 5 hours.

Suzanne... MizT is diabetic. Since it is a relatively new discovery (5-6 months?) some of us nag or show concern.

PLEASE watch that back, Vici. Bending over sprinkler systems is hard on it. Wouldn't it be cheaper than medical bills to have professionals install it?

Where IS Becky?????
It's been a while since we heard from her.

Out to mow the lawn, now. It's already 80℉, and will get hotter.

Good morning all.
I lost the 1st post.I popped in here and said I would be back after reading,so here is another post.
Thanks for the well wishes for Gregs birthday.He is leaving this morning to drive to Taree to see his Dad and other family members.Must go inland a little to avoid the wet weather down south but he should get thru.Gregs job has finished so he thought he would take the opportunity now to get away for 1 or 2 weeks.

Taking a break to go get more gas for the mower.
I just got an email that anywhere from 5 to 8 of Gil's cousins will be visiting on Sunday. Should be fun.

Am I the only one here today???????

Nola...... Nola.

Good morning to you all.