Sudokuaholics Anonymous 8

Vici... we only encountered one surfer, and he was grey haired. None of us wanted to pose for pictures with him.

Heidi - LOVED your snore story...Jane "purring" hehehe - who would've thunk it?

OK Gang...off I go - have the house to myself for the next week (Mike is down in San Rafael helping his daughter). So I must take advantage and get some ffuts done. First on the list? CLEAN HOUSE (sorry for swearing)

Vici, wash your mouth out
Don't you dare put me to shame and do all you krow just because you at home alone.

Wonder if any of you admitted that you knew you snored Heidi!!
I'll hold my hands up and admit I do... I have been known to wake myself up. I take after my mother for that.

I had no idea that I snored! IH snores so loud that the dogs growl at him for disturbing their sleep.

Good morning all.
I second everything Julie said.Saves me typing..hehe
I'm so glad that you thoroughly enjoyed Fionafest,and the pix were great.Keep them coming.
I snore too,so hubby tells me,but Greg does also.Even the dog does.
Vici..hope you can find time to relax while you are by yourself.Once the housework is done,it tends to stay clean when there isn't anyone around to make a mess.
Well,enjoy your day what ever unfolds and I'll see you next time.

Morning all!
My internet is sometimes okay, sometimes not. Only sort of okay this morning...
Cyn, congrats on becoming a great-aunt again! Welcome Ada! Old-fashioned names are very 'in' at the moment.
June, your outing sounds like a lot of fun and laughs! You must have a good group there.
MizT, you always seems to be flinging food around that room. Special diets suck! I'm glad you are listening to your back, even though it must be frustrating some times.

Heidi, I'm sure I don't snore... she says with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek.
Vici, won't it be wonderful to have a week where everything you do stays done! Nola said it when she said things tend to stay clean in an empty house.

I am on a count down right now. School goes back today. In about 20 minutes the kids will be gone for the day. After that hubby will go to work... then I will have that thing I haven't had in about 8 weeks.... counting down....

Ok, I need to VENT! We spoke to the finance jerk, we HAVE to both have jobs HERE first, (so much for Darrell's idea about starting a computer repair shop here, Washington NEEDS to be our permanent residence (like DUH), etc, etc, etc! We spoke to someone at Bank Of America (current Utah mortgage lender), he's going to see what he can do for us, keep your fingers crossed!! AAAARGH!!! (ok, off my soapbox, thanks!)

Empty house!!!!!

Suzanne... on days like this, don't you wish you could use a gun with no repercussions?

Suzanne, sorry to hear about the road blocks. I'm sure you will find a way around them. People move interstate all the time so there has to be a way!!

Um Heidi, no, it doesn't make me wish I could use a gun... But it does make me want to be dictator!

Good morning lovely SA people.
Heidi - another who must admit to snoring. I always denied it until a grandie told me I snored louder than Poppy (was I embarrassed??)
Suzanne - you said it in 'finance JERK' - hope you find one who will be more helpful.
Vici - don't go overboard about gninaelc, it's still swearing.
Fionafest pictures are great - take a look at Jane's - she's almost scrapbooked them.
Jane's explanation about the police is on P2 Easy. I like Grasshopper's comment afterwards.

Hello all.... Yes, I'm home but not really with it, have only had 3 hours sleep over the last 30 plus hours.......As far as the snorning goes...Kathy was warned...I knew I snored..We all managed quite well after the snore factor was cleared...and we had a great time with the ratings we all received.
May I only add at this time that I had a wonderful time in San Fran, but this meet was far more satisfiying for me because we had time to relax and bond, take to each other in quiet groups..simply getting to know more about each other in a fun way...than we had in S.F.
I also
must add that the kids and spouses are equally great...fun loving, patient, giving individuals, who showed that they had been raised wuth love and understanding. Couldn't want for more than we had!!!!!

Mamacita, glad you made it home safely. Airport delays are extremely annoying. It was wonderful to meet you. Let me know the next time you are down at your son's house. My mom and I would love to see you again. For those who don't know, Mamacita's son lives about 15 minutes away from my mom. That would be about 30 minutes away from me.

Read the posts but CRAFTs is getting in the way. Don't remember anything. I could say I am still tired from my drive but I don't know if anyone would believe me.

I believe you, Tami. You had a 4 hour drive each way, besides a great time partying between the drives. In one day. That's enough to tire out anyone.

Now it is time to say good night and go to bed. I will be back tomorrow to cause more trouble.

Hi, Friends! I'm just popping in for a bit - nearly 9 p.m., but ffuts to do before I get back.

CynB, hope you're both on the mend from the flu & feeling much better! Congrats on little Ada. (I had a great aunt we called Aunt Addie. Perhaps Ada was her given name?) I hope your Mum & MIL are both doing well.

Hi, Gail! Will you & hubby be planting today?

June, your Probus get-together sounds like fun!

Brenda, are the girls enjoying their Canada visit? Is there any more news on your friend's recovery?

MizT, you are keeping so busy! I'm glad you know when to give your back a rest! Please don't over-do and get sick! Will you be posting a picture of Al's new shirt - and the one with the corn kernels?

Suzanne, I hope all is going well with the house hunt!

Hi, Vici! Have you finished moving the tons of rocks? I hope most of it was done before your spa visit! Are you counting down the days until your Oz trip?

Heidi, thanks for sharing your Fiona Fest story. Who will tell us about the police? PLEASE? Inquiring minds want to know!

Thinking about the snoring story - both hubby & I snore. Mine has improved since using a C-PAP machine while I sleep. Unfortunately, THAT makes noise, especially when the seal around my nose & mouth is broken.

Vici, enjoy your clean & organized house! I imagine you have it finished by now. And no one to mess it up for a week!

Suzy, enjoy your peace & quiet! I hope your internet conncection will keep working!

Nola, how would you know you snore? You have so little time to sleep. Are you working today?

Mamacita, YAY, you are back home safely. I'm glad everyone had such a wonderful time! Sounds like a nice relaxed visit is the way to go (referring to time to chat & get to know each other).

Wow - Tami - that will be nice for you to see Mamacita again if she visists her son. Imagine living so close and not realising until now.
Glad you got home safely Mamacita.

Oh Julie, with your C-PAP machine and all of us admitting to snoring - I had this vision of us all - cast your minds back 20, 30, 40 or even more years when romance, passion, lust and love intermingled for us - getting the picture?
What if we snored then?
Now, we're old enough to say -

CynB, maybe there wouldn't have been as many little tykes running around?

I like your smilie! It reminds me of one of my acupuncturist's sayings, "It is what it is." (So get over it.)

Well, it's past 10:30, and I have an early morning wake-up, so I think I better head to bed. I assume MizT has already headed to the Land of Nod. No messages in over 10 hours from Heidi, so she must be busy with the animals - maybe feeding herself, hubby & the collies, too. Good Night and G'Day, Everyone!

I was reading a good book. I'm getting ready to feed the dogs now. I already ate, and IH is out of town 'til Thursday night. Peace and quiet are mine!

Julie... Jane told the police story on Easy- page 2.

I have just been off looking at the photos - what a great looking bunch Fionafest attracted, and what a great time it sounds like you all had! I love all the stories and hope more come out over the next few days and weeks. Heidi, finally got to see what you look like other than at 2 in the morning! (I think that was the time when we spoke to you from June's house).

heidi, hope all the animals were okay when you got home.

Mamacita, your trip home sounds dreadful! I hope it doesn't take you too long to recover from it... and that it didn't spoil your trip. Can I call you sexy legs from now on?

Hi everyone!
CynB: thanks for the comment about the finance jerk!! Made me laugh! We are trying to work with someone from Bank Of America, former Navy man, so he understands Veterans Adminstration benefits for homebuyers. Hope we hear from him tomorrow...
Suzy: Thanks for your positive comments too!!
We went to my SIL Laura's for pizza & a dvd movie (Revenge of the Pink Panther with Peter Sellers) I needed a good laugh today!
Thanks for letting me use the soapbox!! I feel MUCH better, hopefully I get a good nite's sleep! TTFN everyone!

I'm off to bed now myself. The are finishing their and I'm sleepy .

Poor Kathy! Next time there is a meet she will have to remember to take earplugs!

Apparently I snore occasionally but I can't verify because I have never heard it! I am a notorious teeth grinder though.

13000 Lucky for some!

Don't even talk to me about finance jerks, we had to jump through flaming hoops to get our loan for this house, and even then, it wasn't set in concrete. We got the final complete approval on the morning of settlement!