Happy thoughts

[bertuary]

Signing up for the women's golf league at work for the first time.

[Gandalf]

bertuary back :kiss:

[Pillow]

I had to take my kitty to the vet yesterday. While she acted like it was tramuatizing, she survived. But the really happy thought: she went from 12.5 pounds in October to 10.4 pounds yesterday! :D (She needs to be between 8-9 pounds according to the vets.) Starving my cat really IS working. :p

[Pillow]

It was so cool this morning - I walked out to my car this morning on the way to work and I saw SEVEN deer standing out in the field next to my apartment. All of a sudden, all seven of them were looking at me - that's so cool and weird! :D

[Last Train to Skaville]

It was so cool this morning - I walked out to my car this morning on the way to work and I saw SEVEN deer standing out in the field next to my apartment. All of a sudden, all seven of them were looking at me - that's so cool and weird! :D

How many did you shoot?

[Pillow]

How many did you shoot?
All seven of them. :D

[Maine-iac]

Hey Everybody! Vension Stew at Pillow's tonight! :D

[Franchise]

Yummy!

[E. Blackadder]

have a glowing, red nose?

[Bill the Catuary]

Finding my old best friend from high school.

Discovering that you're capable of far more than you thought.

Having my cat curled up beside me while I'm studying.

Listening to Dire Straits and dancing around like an idiot.

Giving my spouse surprise smooches.

[Gandalf]

Checking who are the happiest people in the RF. Finding Ammie and Pillow are by far the happiest (based on posts in this thread. Each over 200, with no one else over 100).

[Pillow]

Checking who are the happiest people in the RF. Finding Ammie and Pillow are by far the happiest (based on posts in this thread. Each over 200, with no one else over 100).
:oops:

[Diminutive]

That's a lot of happiness!

[Franchise]

No reason why they shouldn't both be extremely happy. :)

[Pillow]

Why not add to the happiness???

My bf put in an offer on his first house last night. And I got to go along with and do the house hunting with him. It was kind of neat to go through that with him - although I'm extremely jealous I'm not at that point in my life yet. :D

[Last Train to Skaville]

Why not add to the happiness???

My bf put in an offer on his first house last night. And I got to go along with and do the house hunting with him. It was kind of neat to go through that with him - although I'm extremely jealous I'm not at that point in my life yet. :D

But will you soon be at that point in his life?

;)

:bighug:

[Katie.]

Why not add to the happiness???

My bf put in an offer on his first house last night. And I got to go along with and do the house hunting with him. It was kind of neat to go through that with him - although I'm extremely jealous I'm not at that point in my life yet. :D
Ooh, exciting. Not me though...I'm thrilled to not own any property and be able to mooch off my bf's.

Also, what's this about Pillow having a bf? Is this recent news, or am I just ignorant?

[Pillow]

Also, what's this about Pillow having a bf? Is this recent news, or am I just ignorant?I didn't realize my dating status was such a topic of discussion. :lol:

Kind of recent - I haven't said much about him until recently. I figured I jinxed everything else prior to dating him, so I would go with the keeping things mum route this time around. It's been a 2-3 months depending on when you want to start counting. :D

[Lex Luthor]

I didn't realize my dating status was such a topic of discussion. :lol:

Kind of recent - I haven't said much about him until recently. I figured I jinxed everything else prior to dating him, so I would go with the keeping things mum route this time around. It's been a 2-3 months depending on when you want to start counting. :D
You made him wait a whole month?

[Pillow]

You made him wait a whole month?:lol: That's none of your damn business.

[Lex Luthor]

:lol: That's none of your damn business.
So he made you wait a whole month? :D

[Pillow]

So he made you wait a whole month? :D:lol:

Again...that's none of your damn business.

[Klaymen]

When your son learns to ride his bike.

My son Ryan isn't the most courageous boy in the world and last summer didn't seem ready for two wheels at age 6. But it only took 5-10 minutes of practice this year on a nearby trail to get him going. He still needs to steer straighter and learn to push off himself, but that shouldn't take long! It's one of the most rewarding feelings I've had as a parent, it was almost effortless.

I did have to save him from running into a tree at one point though. :)

[J.T.]

A tired Sunday, but your son coming up to you, giving you a big hug and kiss and saying Happy Mother's Day. :)

[Last Train to Skaville]

A tired Sunday, but your son coming up to you, giving you a big hug and kiss and saying Happy Mother's Day. :)

:clap:

[Pillow]

A day spent shopping with Mom. :D

This next one is kind of a sad thought, but a happy thought too...
Good bye kisses at the airport
Sad: cause they're leaving
Happy: cause he kissed me at the airport and also Welcome Home kisses are coming next!

(I'd never been kissed at an airport before. :oops: )

[Frenchie]

Knowing that I just rocked Exam FM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lex Luthor]

Knowing that I just talked Exam AM.
???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????

[Pillow]

This next one is kind of a sad thought, but a happy thought too...
Good bye kisses at the airport
Sad: cause they're leaving
Happy: cause he kissed me at the airport and also Welcome Home kisses are coming next!

(I'd never been kissed at an airport before. :oops: )
The obvious next happy thought after this:
THE RETURN FLIGHT HOME!!!!!

[L. Mo]

It's not Flight 815, is it? ;)

[Pillow]

It's not Flight 815, is it? ;)
:lol: Nope. Thank goodness.

[Last Train to Skaville]

The obvious next happy thought after this:
THE RETURN FLIGHT HOME!!!!!

Have fun tonight...don't do anything I wouldn't do.

Which is, ummm, well, nothing.

[Pillow]

Have fun tonight...don't do anything I wouldn't do.

Which is, ummm, well, nothing.
No plans for tonight...after all...the poor guy has been traveling since midnight last night. But, don't worry...I have plenty of plans for him tomorrow. ;) :tup:

[Last Train to Skaville]

No plans for tonight...after all...the poor guy has been traveling since midnight last night. But, don't worry...I have plenty of plans for him tomorrow. ;) :tup:

Just don't lose the keys to the handcuffs. That can be very embarrassing.

[Lex Luthor]

Just don't lose the keys to the handcuffs. That can be very embarrassing.
And don't forget to fasten your condom. Seatbelt! Fasten your seatbelt.

[AG]

(I'd never been kissed at an airport before. :oops: )

MMMMMmmmmmm.... kissing in an airport before. :)

(before what?)



Happiness is...

...Hearing from old friends after a long time and it doesn't matter how long it's been they're just glad to hear from you.

...Voting on which of the two people in a couple is cuter.

...Listening in when two people fall in love.

[Diminutive]

The Zoo :)

[Frenchie]

Making soap bubbles in the shower with my daughter...

[egg]

Michigan becomes the first team East of the Mississippi River to win the Women's College World Series.

[HangerAngler]

smelling ribs 300ft away from the rib festival and knowing you are going to eat ribs from 6 or more places before deciding which one to order a full rack from

[J.T.]

Getting home on Friday night, exhausted from the plane ride and the vacation, picking up my son from his Grammy and Papa's house, and him telling me, "I rode the brown horse, I'm not old enough for the white horse. I sat on the saddle. You know Mommy?" To which I replied, "Yes the saddle."
He went on, "I sat on the saddle. The saddle has a horn, it goes toot, toot, get out of my way people!"

I lost it on the road and had to pull over to quit laughing. It's times like that when I wonder why I left him for a week. :)

[llcooljabe]

I so am looking forward to being a parent. But perhaps I should pass an exam first. (I was going to say all, but let's face it. I don't study).

[ahow]

I so am looking forward to being a parent. But perhaps I should pass an exam first. (I was going to say all, but let's face it. I don't study).I always say, "I can't wait to be a dad." Then I pause, and say, "Ok, I can wait, but I want to have kids some day..."

[egg]

Taper begins today.

[Mr. Penguin]

This hot redhead just asked if I've ever accepted money or drugs in exchange for sex...

[Pillow]

My Christmas 2005 Happy Thought: The big sparkly rock that now adorns my left ring finger and the thought of the wonderful guy who gave it to me. :D I'm so incredibly happy.

[L. Mo]

My Christmas 2005 Happy Thought: The big sparkly rock that now adorns my left ring finger and the thought of the wonderful guy who gave it to me. :D I'm so incredibly happy.

congratulations, Chick! Whooooooooooooooooooo!

(does he have a brother? cousin? other male single relative? jk!)

[Gandalf]

My Christmas 2005 Happy Thought: The big sparkly rock that now adorns my left ring finger and the thought of the wonderful guy who gave it to me. :D I'm so incredibly happy.
Super! Whoooooooooooo!

[the mole]

Wow! It doesn't take eyes nearly as good as mine to see that rock, or to see that he's a very lucky guy.

[Mr. Penguin]

My Christmas 2005 Happy Thought: The big sparkly rock that now adorns my left ring finger and the thought of the wonderful guy who gave it to me. :D I'm so incredibly happy.

Incredibly awesome!

:clap:

[AG]

Getting email from an old friend regarding jewelry. And the man the gave it to her. And how happy he makes her.

Way to go, Kyle!! :D

[Polly Nomial]

Oh Pillow! How wonderful!
:bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:

[Diminutive]

Whoooooooooooooooooo! :clap:

E-mail from friends you haven't talked to in a long time, but miss. :spnner:

[Maine-iac]

Lovely, Lovely, News! All the Best!

:ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht:

[Franchise]

My Christmas 2005 Happy Thought: The big sparkly rock that now adorns my left ring finger and the thought of the wonderful guy who gave it to me. :D I'm so incredibly happy.
Receiving emails from friends seemingly out of nowhere to share wonderful news! :-D

Congratulations again, P-Lo! I'm sure you and the lucky young man will be incredibly happy.

Second happy thought - receiving Christmas cards from people I haven't spoken to in a while that remind me I need to get back in touch with them.

[Tobias Funke]

Lip Gloss!

[Pillow]

My Christmas 2005 Happy Thought: The big sparkly rock that now adorns my left ring finger and the thought of the wonderful guy who gave it to me. :D I'm so incredibly happy.

New Year's Happy Thought: Getting my ring cleaned for the first time. :lol: I'm such a dork.

Got the date picked and the church and reception booked. Photographer should be booked today or tomorrow sometime. Woohoo...I'm crusin'!

[Take 2]

Pillow, congrats. Long may it last.

I'm going for time and all eternity. 14+ years, and she's more beautiful than ever. Life began (again) at 40.

[Ducky]

Predicting engagements to the day months before the proposal happens.

[Phil]

The holidays are over now, so products other than cars may now be advertised on television :)

[Frenchie]

My 8-yo daughter, who has taken to calling me "Mom" because she doesn't want to seem like a baby, calling me "Mommy" every now and then. Warm fuzzies!!! :kiss:

[Ultimate Anyone?]

After the second person commented on my mom's husband's suit ("Oh, are you a farmer?" and "So, have you had that suit a while?") shortly after the wedding (less than 2 hours), and hearing him say somewhat dejectedly "Man, this just isn't my day!", and then watching him turn a deep, deep red when he realized what he had just said on his wedding day.

Don't worry Ron - you're a great guy, and you've made my mom very, very happy. Congrats to the both of you!

[Frenchie]

After the second person commented on my mom's husband's suit ("Oh, are you a farmer?" and "So, have you had that suit a while?") shortly after the wedding (less than 2 hours), and hearing him say somewhat dejectedly "Man, this just isn't my day!", and then watching him turn a deep, deep red when he realized what he had just said on his wedding day.

Don't worry Ron - you're a great guy, and you've made my mom very, very happy. Congrats to the both of you!

That is so cute! Way to go!!

[Roto]

Getting to sleep w/o drugs on two consecutive nights. :tup:

[Titania]

Meeting a man, falling in love, shopping for a house, and realizing that when he suggested having the wedding on the grounds this summer, that meant you should probably confirm that he was talking about marrying you.

And he says yes.

And then realizing you're engaged! :D

[Gandalf]

Congratulations!

[Frenchie]

...you should probably confirm that he was talking about marrying you.

:lol:

Congrats girl!

Anymore good ones out there? I'm beginning to picture lots of cats and a squeaky rocking chair in my future. I would include knitting, but I don't know how to...

[Titania]

Congratulations!
Thanks. I'm just not feeling it yet. Now that we're apparently not getting the house with the lovely grounds, it's still all up in the air. We'll probably settle on a house before too long, and then I can start planning. That will be fun.

But, for today...I'm just trying to refocus on what's important, because I'm overly disappointed to the idea of this dream house. (see angry thoughts thread if you don't know what I"m talking about.)

[Mr. Penguin]

Meeting a man, falling in love, shopping for a house, and realizing that when he suggested having the wedding on the grounds this summer, that meant you should probably confirm that he was talking about marrying you.

And he says yes.

And then realizing you're engaged! :D

I assume you'll be saving yourself for the wedding night?

:toast:

[Titania]

:lol:

Congrats girl!

Anymore good ones out there? I'm beginning to picture lots of cats and a squeaky rocking chair in my future. I would include knitting, but I don't know how to...
I think what I learned is, don't hold out for a good, honest, funny, loving, responsible man who also shaves regularly, dresses well, has a six-pack, and picks up after himself.

I tried to set my guy up with a couple GFs while I was still married to my ex...they were all like "EW! He needs a haircut and has holes in his jeans!! He needs to lose 30 pounds!!"

Then, once I was single and dated around for a while, I ran into him, and that was it...see, the difference was, I had known him for a while and knew what was behind that scruffy exterior! These other girls couldn't see it...their loss, my HUGE gain!

They've all dated and been hurt by some very fit, well dressed jerks with fancy cars.

[Titania]

I assume you'll be saving yourself for the wedding night?

:toast:
Yeah, right! :oops:

[Frenchie]

I think what I learned is, don't hold out for a good, honest, funny, loving, responsible man who also shaves regularly, dresses well, has a six-pack, and picks up after himself.

I tried to set my guy up with a couple GFs while I was still married to my ex...they were all like "EW! He needs a haircut and has holes in his jeans!! He needs to lose 30 pounds!!"

Then, once I was single and dated around for a while, I ran into him, and that was it...see, the difference was, I had known him for a while and knew what was behind that scruffy exterior! These other girls couldn't see it...their loss, my HUGE gain!

They've all dated and been hurt by some very fit, well dressed jerks with fancy cars.

At this point, the only criteria is a pulse! ;)

I've never been the well-dressed, professional type. I like a hard working scruffy kinda guy. If the guy's too pretty, he's gonna have very high expectations of me, and I'm just not into the high maintenance crap.

Ah well, at least someone is happy! Again, congrats!

[Franchise]

Congrats Titania! :clap:

[Titania]

I've never been the well-dressed, professional type. I like a hard working scruffy kinda guy. If the guy's too pretty, he's gonna have very high expectations of me, and I'm just not into the high maintenance crap.
You are a woman with your priorities in order!

I'll let you know if I see any more scruffy gems lying around ;)

[Titania]

Well, this actually worked quite well!

There were actually tears welling up a bit when my realtor called, but sharing the good (and, really, more important) news with you guys has me grinning at the moment!

Thanks, all! :bighug:

[Pillow]

Well, this actually worked quite well!

There were actually tears welling up a bit when my realtor called, but sharing the good (and, really, more important) news with you guys has me grinning at the moment!

Thanks, all! :bighug:

What news? What'd I miss?

[Titania]

What news? What'd I miss?
I'm engaged. Sort of.

If "engaged" means you're going to start planning your wedding for sometime within the next 8 months once you get things squared away with the purchase of the home and grounds on which you'll be having said wedding.

It still counts if the main reason for the agreement that the wedding will occur this year and not next is to take advantage of VA loan terms when refinancing, right? :D

[Guerilla poster]

financial reasons are the only reason to get officially married.

[Titania]

Happy Thought for 3/2/06:

You are very upset on 3/1 to find out there is a competing, supposedly better, offer on your dream-house-deal-of-the-century...you tear up a little, post about on the internet and have your friends help you realign your priorities and perceptions, go home and spend time with your boyfriend-fiance-type-person researching the purchase of a wooded 4+ acre parcel and construction of a custom log home, or perhaps a Zinwood home, have a nice dinner and split that nice bottle of wine you've been saving to celebrate the dream house with the idea that you're celebrating the fact that even though life doesn't always work out the way you want, you're still very blessed...


...and then your realtor calls and wakes you up at 11:30 to let you know that the Dream House you mourned and got over is yours. :D

[Titania]

financial reasons are the only reason to get officially married.
AMEN!

[Happy Conservative]

http://www.investment-property-north-myrtle-beach.com/images/dream_house.jpg

Is that it?

[Titania]

http://www.investment-property-north-myrtle-beach.com/images/dream_house.jpg

Is that it?
:lol: Similar.

Mines a little bigger.

[Happy Conservative]

So size does matter

[Guerilla poster]

:lol: Similar.

Mines a little bigger.

There goes your Liberal credentials. Just another Limousine Liberal.

[Titania]

There goes your Liberal credentials. Just another Limousine Liberal.
:oops:

[Mr. Penguin]

and then your realtor calls and wakes you up at 11:30 to let you know that the Dream House you mourned and got over is yours. :D

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!

:guitarwo: :clap: :beer: :band2: :wav: :smoke:

[L. Mo]

congrats Titania!

[ACCtuary]

A Sports Happy Thought

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/wcStory?contentId=5373084

[Maine-iac]

Meeting a man, falling in love, shopping for a house, and realizing that when he suggested having the wedding on the grounds this summer, that meant you should probably confirm that he was talking about marrying you.

And he says yes.

And then realizing you're engaged! :D

CONGRATULATIONS!

:party:

(On the guy, of course, but the house, too!)

[Maine-iac]

. . . researching the purchase of a wooded 4+ acre parcel and construction of a custom log home, or perhaps a Zinwood home . . .

What's a Zinwood home?

[Titania]

What's a Zinwood home?
I guess Zinwood is a company that provides materials and plans for these spectacular homes...you hire the builder and trades, buy the land, and they deliver the structural supplies cut to plan. It's like a log home, but not made of logs. Just one of the websites we were looking at last night before we got the good news.

oops it's LINwood - http://www.linwoodhomes.com/

[Sew Lining]

Congratulations! That's great news - I wish you many years of happiness in your dream home!

[MountainHawk]

Congrats Titania. That's awesome. The fiancee and I having really started looking yet ... the housing bubble just to be just starting to burst a little in Boston area, so we are just going to wait another couple of years to see how low it gets. :)

[douglan]

congrats. :party:

[Pillow]

laying down on my couch in my new home watching TV with my cat snoozing on my chest and realizing that my new home is COZY!!! :)

I also noticed I have three flowers buds on my Easter cactus. First time that I've kept any plant alive for long enough to get any flower buds. I thought it was a CHristmas cactus until my father gently informed me that it probably wasn't a Christmas cactus but an Easter cactus. Ooops. :lol: Makes a little more sense.

[L. Mo]

Phone call from a Chick!

[Frenchie]

Gourmet Cheesecakes today!!

Dessert Day on Monday! S'mores and Ice Cream (Klondikes seph!!!)

Maybe this should be in Angry Thoughts, considering it's sabotage!

[Mr. Penguin]

Baby Turtles!!!

[Maine-iac]

Gourmet Cheesecakes today!!

Dessert Day on Monday! S'mores and Ice Cream (Klondikes seph!!!)

Maybe this should be in Angry Thoughts, considering it's sabotage!

Not necessarily . . .

[Frenchie]

Not necessarily . . .


Well, I'm signed up to bring in ice cream for the sundaes. One of them will be my Edy's Light!

Oh, and the cheesecake was pure heaven! Strawberry swirl. I was a good girl...half a slice! :D

[Jables]

Baby Turtles!!!

Not many people know this, but the turtle is nature's suction cup...

[violaactuary]

Easter lilies on my desk :)

[Tobias Funke]

Evangeline Lilly on my desktop :)
http://feromono.com/Galerias/albums/Fotografias_Evangeline_Lilly/evangeline.jpg

[Frenchie]

All the nail polish around my cuticles b/c MM did my nails last night! :D

[violaactuary]

Fridge at work is stocked again! Hooray for Half-and-Half and Chocolate Slimfast. :tup:

[Gandalf]

News of changes. :tup:

[Ultimate Anyone?]

Playing Tri-bond!

If you haven't heard of the game, the idea is three things are listed, and you need to figure out the common link between the three things listed. The classic example is: Florida, a jailer, and a piano. The link? They all have keys!

Try a few of these out and see how you do! (Answers in white following each list of three.)

- Wise Men
- Blind Mice
- Musketeers

Answer: They're all famous "Three"s

--------------------------

- Great White
- America
- Oliver

Answer: They're all Norths

--------------------------

- Chicago White Sox
- Utah Jazz
- Colorado Avalanche

Answer: They're all sports teams whose nickname does not end in "s"

--------------------------

And finally, the real reason this is posted in this thread:

- The clutch of an automobile
- A heated political discussion
- UA? (as of Fri, 4/21)

Answer: They're all engaged!!!

[L. Mo]

congrats UA! I'll be awaiting my invitation ;)

[Frenchie]

I give....

[Maine-iac]

Congratulations UA!!!! Excellent news!

(and Tri Bond is always a popular choice when my family comes up to visit. ;) )

[Frenchie]

Okay, someone clue me in....what's the congrats for?!!?!?

[carrot]

And finally, the real reason this is posted in this thread:

- The clutch of an automobile
- A heated political discussion
- UA? (as of Fri, 4/21)

Answer: Congratulations on your meltdown! :clap:

Just kidding. Congrats for real, though!

[Maine-iac]

Okay, someone clue me in....what's the congrats for?!!?!?

The answer is in white below the reference to UA. Just highlight it.

[Frenchie]

The answer is in white below the reference to UA. Just highlight it.

:duh:

Didn't even think about that. :lol:

[llcooljabe]

Congrats!

[Jables]

I'm guessing that when presented with the three options, she chose "rock"... :)

[violaactuary]

Congratulations!!!

[Devilish]

Nothin beats rock

[Frenchie]

Newly delivered office supplies!! :geek:

[L. Mo]

being "forced" to work from home on Monday. darn! :D

[Frenchie]

First real date in...wow, over 3 years! (friendship melting into relationship - disastrous relationship - doesn't count) I've got a case of permagrin!

[Roto]

Fly me to FL and I'll watch your kid for ya... For FREE.

[Frenchie]

Fly me to FL and I'll watch your kid for ya... For FREE.

:lol:

'sok. I got it covered. I flew her out of state to the babysitter. ;)

[Roto]

:lol:

'sok. I got it covered. I flew her out of state to the babysitter. ;)

whoa! Lucky guy :D

[Maine-iac]

First real date in...wow, over 3 years! (friendship melting into relationship - disastrous relationship - doesn't count) I've got a case of permagrin!

:tup:

[violaactuary]

First real date in...wow, over 3 years! (friendship melting into relationship - disastrous relationship - doesn't count) I've got a case of permagrin!
:party:

Ok... spill!

[carrot]

:party:

Ok... spill!
Maybe she already did. :yikes:

[Roto]

Dates that end at 5 AM

woohhoooo!

[Maine-iac]

Dates that end at 5 AM

Ooooohhhh, my!!!!

:ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht: :ht:

[persephone_ashes]

i found a house. :)

[SykoChikka]

I fit into my size 6 pants today! Big butt is still there, but it'll never go away.

[persephone_ashes]

i found a house. :)

i now have a contract on the house!:party:

[carrot]

i now have a contract on the house!:party:
[the house]:tfh:[/the house]

[BallaActuary]

[the house]:tfh:[/the house]

Your avatar is great, carrot.

[Klaymen]

the house now has a contract on me!:party:

IFYQ.

[Maine-iac]

i now have a contract on the house!:party:

Yah Hoo! :tup:

[Klaymen]

- The clutch of an automobile
- A heated political discussion
- UA? (as of Fri, 4/21)

Answer:

1. Things that slip?
2. Things that break off?
3. Unnecessary things?

J/K congrats.

[Klaymen]

5AM?? No wonder you're having trouble sleeping. If every date involves throwing off your schedule like that...

[carrot]

Your avatar is great, carrot.
Thanks! I stole it myself!

[Frenchie]

-Sleeping again (for now at least...let's hope it lasts for a while)

-3 "dates" this week...and counting (no, not all diff people, just multiple engagements with one person)

[carrot]

multiple engagements with one personCongratulations! :party: Oh wait, maybe that means something else, maybe something to do with the current dating lingo. Sorry, I haven't dated in a long time. Well, either way, congratulations! :D

[Frenchie]

Congratulations! :party: Oh wait, maybe that means something else, maybe something to do with the current dating lingo. Sorry, I haven't dated in a long time. Well, either way, congratulations! :D

If you're thinking engaged to be married, no.

[SykoChikka]

Rhode Island being smoke free!

:wav:

Speaking of Rhode Island....

AO being GA free. Now THAT'S a happy thought.

[persephone_ashes]

inspection went well!!! its gonna be mine

[Roto]

inspection went well!!! its gonna be mine

I sincerely hope a hurricane doesn't wash it out to sea during your tenure as owner.

[persephone_ashes]

I sincerely hope a hurricane doesn't wash it out to sea during your tenure as owner.

its very high for our area so i really only have to worry about wind/projectile damage, i don't need to worry about flood damage. lets just say that if my place gets swept away say goodbye to all of clearwater, st. pete and some of tampa.

[Maine-iac]

-Sleeping again (for now at least...let's hope it lasts for a while)

-3 "dates" this week...and counting (no, not all diff people, just multiple engagements with one person)

Well, even if not matrimonial engagements it's still good news. In fact, a matrimonial engagement would be a little startling this early in the game! Sleep is good, too. Well done!

[Frenchie]

Poker lessons. :)

[LoneGirl]

Sitting in a meeting and being the only person in the room who understands the long mathematical proof that the FSA is writing on the marker board, while the non-actuarial attendees sit with confused looks on their faces. Made me feel smart. ;)

[Frenchie]

Okay baseball game...Braves lost :( but was with a great guy. He opened doors, refused to let me pay for anything, held my hand, gave me kisses throughout the evening...:sigh:

[Ultimate Anyone?]

Yesterday (6/24) we (UA and UA's Finacee) had both families over for a little get-together at 3:00 pm, so the families could finally meet and get to know one another. (After all, they've all heard the names of the "other" family thrown out there, but really didn't know who anyone was.) Once we got the introductions done, we some news to share: We had set a wedding date!

We wanted everyone to learn the date at the same time (there were some mini-fiascoes with the engagement announcement with her family :roll: ), so we printed "invitations" on regular 8x11 paper, folded and sealed them. We asked that everyone wait so they could all be opened at the same time. Here's what the invitation said (well, centered and such - I can't figure it out here):

We
UA's Fiancee
and
Ultimate Anyone
invite you to share with us a celebration
of our love
as we exchange our vows
on Saturday, June 24, 2006
at four thirty in the afternoon

(I'll pause now while you check your calendars....)



That's right! We are officially married!

And yes, everyone there was very happy for us (well, once the initial shock wore off!), and a good time was had by all. And now we're headed out for a short honeymoon.

... and I gotta admit, it feels great!!



[And yes, I figured that if the 48 State Tour hasn't outed me, this will.]

[Frenchie]

Yesterday (6/24) we (UA and UA's Finacee) had both families over for a little get-together at 3:00 pm, so the families could finally meet and get to know one another. (After all, they've all heard the names of the "other" family thrown out there, but really didn't know who anyone was.) Once we got the introductions done, we some news to share: We had set a wedding date!

We wanted everyone to learn the date at the same time (there were some mini-fiascoes with the engagement announcement with her family :roll: ), so we printed "invitations" on regular 8x11 paper, folded and sealed them. We asked that everyone wait so they could all be opened at the same time. Here's what the invitation said (well, centered and such - I can't figure it out here):



(I'll pause now while you check your calendars....)



That's right! We are officially married!

And yes, everyone there was very happy for us (well, once the initial shock wore off!), and a good time was had by all. And now we're headed out for a short honeymoon.

... and I gotta admit, it feels great!!



[And yes, I figured that if the 48 State Tour hasn't outed me, this will.]

How awesome is that!!!!

:party: :party: :party: :party:

Congrats UA (and Mrs. UA)

[ACCtuary]

Congratulations! I'm sure your wife is pleased to be known as "Mrs. UA" even in addition to taking your name IRL!

I hope she'll still let you spend Chess time with us! And review all those threads about washing dishes being sexy.

[4sigma]

You gave them all of 90 minutes notice -- don't you think that might have been a bit much? :D


Congrats, UA! Have a great time with Mrs. UA on the honeymoon!

[Jables]

[And yes, I figured that if the 48 State Tour hasn't outed me, this will.]

Well, you used your AO username in it, of course your whole family is going to know now! :spnner:

Oh yeah, congrats man!

[carrot]

[And yes, I figured that if the 48 State Tour hasn't outed me, this will.]Are you going to give us similar updates for the honeymoon? Is there also going to be a list of questions covering things we need to guess about?

Congratulations! :party:

[LoneGirl]

Congratulations UA! I've only heard of celebrities pulling off these surprise weddings, I've never known any "regular" people who did it. Very creative!

[Mr. Penguin]

Are you going to give us similar updates for the honeymoon? Is there also going to be a list of questions covering things we need to guess about?

Congratulations! :party:

And will your buddy be along to take pictures?

Congrats!

[L. Mo]

congrats, UA!

[Maine-iac]

Congratulations!

[micaelagb]

Congratulations, UA! And congrats to Mrs. UA, too! I wish you both the very best. :tup:

[Frenchie]

This time tomorrow evening I will see MM for the first time in over a month! And it's a total surprise. My mom is the only one who knows I'm coming. My whole family will be at her house when I get into town!

[Jables]

Suddenly finding out that the AO is no longer blocked at work! :clap:

[Maine-iac]

Four Day Weekends!!!!

[LoneGirl]

Four Day Weekends!!!!

Agreed!

[Frenchie]

Coming home!
Walking/Running the P'tree
Coming home!

[carrot]

Four Day Weekends!!!!
Three-day weeks!!!

[Klaymen]

Successfully changing the oil and transmission fluid in less than 90 minutes.

[Frenchie]

He likes me!!!! :clap:

[violaactuary]

He likes me!!!! :clap:
:shake: still waiting for my update!

[Frenchie]

:shake: still waiting for my update!

:oops:

Just sent it....sorry girl!

[Maine-iac]

He likes me!!!! :clap:

Excellent!

[Frenchie]

Excellent!

Oooh...nice thought. Romantic, moonlight kisses!

[Frenchie]

Passing Exam M! :party:

[LoneGirl]

Passing Exam M after thinking for 2 months that you had failed!

[ASA_Woman]

No more exams!

Fantastic travels and vacations to faraway places!

:D

[L. Mo]

Congrats Frenchie & LoneGirl! :party:
ASA Woman, looks like you need a new handle :D

[ASA_Woman]

Congrats Frenchie & LoneGirl! :party:
ASA Woman, looks like you need a new handle :D


Oh sorry, that came out wrong. I'm no longer writing exams but I'm not getting a new handle.

Thanks, anyways L. Mo!

[Frenchie]

Sunset on the beach
Walking on the pier
Ice cream
Holding hands, walking on the beach
Lying under the stars on a blanket on the beach for hours.....................


:love:

[Frenchie]

Walking through the park
Watching boats on the lake
Watching the sunset over the lake
Seeing him tomorrow


:love: :love:

[L. Mo]

uh oh, kids! I think Frenchie is in love!

[Frenchie]

Hello kisses
Movies at home with the guy
Hearing that he thinks about me
Goodnight kisses
And the list goes on.....



:love: :love: :love:

[E. Blackadder]

Suddenly finding out that the AO is no longer blocked at work! :clap:
Rhode Island?

[E. Blackadder]

Hello kisses
Movies at home with the guy
Hearing that he thinks about me
Goodnight kisses
And the list goes on.....



:love: :love: :love:
How is he with the frog thing? ;-)

[E. Blackadder]

Cats! (YouTube) (http://ktcatspost.blogspot.com/2006/07/giving-in.html). Unfortunately there's a laugh track. work with it.

[Phil]

I am eating so much healthier now :) :) :)

Well, I still eat a pint of mayonnaise a week and an 8-ounce block of cheese every day, but now my mayonnaise says "0g Carbs!!!" on it, and my cheese is marked "0g Trans Fat!!!"

[Frenchie]

How is he with the frog thing? ;-)

:-P

Just as bad as you guys! He thinks it's funny that I'm terrified of frogs...

[Frenchie]

He really, really likes me
Working through our "problems"
E-mails during the day with him

[Phil]

Have you ever lied and said there was a frog in your bathroom just so he would come visit you?

[Happy Skunk]

This thread got mushy

[carrot]

This thread got mushy
We could turn it into "Thoughts of Happy". :love:

[Frenchie]

Have you ever lied and said there was a frog in your bathroom just so he would come visit you?


Oooh...that's a good idea!!! :-P

[LoneGirl]

Finally figuring out the solution for my final project for my regression VEE course after working on it all weekend! After feeling really dumb I finally feel smart again! :)

[Roto]

LoneGirl Feeling Smart Again! :tup:

[bertuary]

Back to the mushy stuff:

Promising first dates

[JMO]

Sam and Mulan getting over their mad.

[violaactuary]

My lunchable came with a bonus Reese's peanut butter cup!

[Frenchie]

My lunchable came with a bonus Reese's peanut butter cup!

SHARE!!! That's my favorite!!!!

[LoneGirl]

SHARE!!! That's my favorite!!!!

Mine too! Fight you for it! :)

[JMO]

Beethoven on the radio. Symphony number 7 in the car this morning, last week it was number 6 on the clock radio. Those are my faves, as a matter of fact.

[Frenchie]

5,000 posts!!!

:party:

(Or maybe that's a sad - as in pitiful - thought??)

[Frenchie]

Being able to say "my boyfriend" :D

[Smurf]

No angry thoughts.

[LoneGirl]

Ordering a sandwich at lunch and finding out that they are giving all customers a free chocolate chip cookie with their meals today! Yum!

[Frenchie]

receiving a bouquet of daisies....just because :love:

[Pillow]

One last update...which really should be posted in the happy thoughts thread. (See the angry thoughts thread for the full story - if interested)

I had to go back to bridal shop again tonight to help pick out some shoes. I ended up talking with the manager of the store. All in all, here's what was decided.
1. I would get my money back for the dress and the alterations.
2. They were going to look high and low for a brand new dress, order it, and complete alterations free of charge.
3. I would be getting an apology from the lady who insinuated that it was my time of the month.
4. I would get 20% off any additional accessories or shoes I needed.
5. If they found a new dress of the same size and style, I would be present for the opening of the dress. I would also help in destroying of the old dress. (GIVE ME A PAIR OF SHEARS!!!!)

About an hour later after we left, I got a phone call from the manager. She had found a brand new dress in the DC area. It will be here, at the latest, 1-2 weeks before the wedding. She assured me that the alterations staff would get my dress done before the wedding. She also assured me that the two original people who worked on my dress (the one who insulted me and the one who fit me in my first fitting) would NOT be working on my dress.

So...for a really crappy situation I've had to go through in being a bride, this woman is really going above and beyond the call of duty to make things right with me.

My fiance went along with me this time as well and thank goodness for that! I discovered a new side of him I've never seen and I fell in love with him all over again! What an incredible man! He kept me calm, made reasonable requests, and demanded to have everything in writing before we walked out of the store. I don't know where I'd be without him.

[Doctor Infinity]

http://www.thoseshirts.com/images/model-imagine-LE375.jpg

[E. Blackadder]

...for a really crappy situation I've had to go through in being a bride...
:bighug:

[Alto Reed on a Tenor Sax]

http://www.thoseshirts.com/images/model-imagine-LE375.jpg

This post makes me happy and sad all al once. What to do? Am I hap-sad? Sappy?

[LoneGirl]

Pillow will have a nice dress for her wedding! :)

[Klaymen]

My 8-yr old lost two teeth this week! The second one was this evening, and we always wrap up the tooth and put it in a special container next to his pillow and the tooth fairy comes.

Well the tooth fairy (me) just went upstairs to check on the boy and he was just getting his pillow and blankets set up on the couch. I asked him why, and he said because of the noisy wind outside - he likes to find any excuse to retreat to the couch. It's dark and I grab my wallet without him seeing and get a dollar bill. I ask if the tooth fairy had come yet and we couldn't find the container.

Well we did a few minutes later, it was buried inside his pillow. We set it in place and then I went to turn off the light. And I went back and gave him a hug. And I made the switch right then and there! Problem solved.

These kids are costing me a lot of money, maybe I should purchase tooth fairy insurance to protect me from the volatility and timing uncertainly inherent in these liabilities :)

[Frenchie]

Seeing the bf again after being away and out of touch for a whole week!!! :D

[carrot]

My 8-yr old lost two teeth this week! The second one was this evening, and we always wrap up the tooth and put it in a special container next to his pillow and the tooth fairy comes.

Well the tooth fairy (me) just went upstairs to check on the boy and he was just getting his pillow and blankets set up on the couch. I asked him why, and he said because of the noisy wind outside - he likes to find any excuse to retreat to the couch. It's dark and I grab my wallet without him seeing and get a dollar bill. I ask if the tooth fairy had come yet and we couldn't find the container.

Well we did a few minutes later, it was buried inside his pillow. We set it in place and then I went to turn off the light. And I went back and gave him a hug. And I made the switch right then and there! Problem solved.

These kids are costing me a lot of money, maybe I should purchase tooth fairy insurance to protect me from the volatility and timing uncertainly inherent in these liabilities :)
http://www.actuarialoutpost.com/actuarial_discussion_forum/showpost.php?p=1668326&postcount=30

[Kaia]

One last update...which really should be posted in the happy thoughts thread. (See the angry thoughts thread for the full story - if interested)

I had to go back to bridal shop again tonight to help pick out some shoes. I ended up talking with the manager of the store. All in all, here's what was decided.
1. I would get my money back for the dress and the alterations.
2. They were going to look high and low for a brand new dress, order it, and complete alterations free of charge.
3. I would be getting an apology from the lady who insinuated that it was my time of the month.
4. I would get 20% off any additional accessories or shoes I needed.
5. If they found a new dress of the same size and style, I would be present for the opening of the dress. I would also help in destroying of the old dress. (GIVE ME A PAIR OF SHEARS!!!!)

About an hour later after we left, I got a phone call from the manager. She had found a brand new dress in the DC area. It will be here, at the latest, 1-2 weeks before the wedding. She assured me that the alterations staff would get my dress done before the wedding. She also assured me that the two original people who worked on my dress (the one who insulted me and the one who fit me in my first fitting) would NOT be working on my dress.

So...for a really crappy situation I've had to go through in being a bride, this woman is really going above and beyond the call of duty to make things right with me.

My fiance went along with me this time as well and thank goodness for that! I discovered a new side of him I've never seen and I fell in love with him all over again! What an incredible man! He kept me calm, made reasonable requests, and demanded to have everything in writing before we walked out of the store. I don't know where I'd be without him.


Damn girl! Nice! Is it weird that whenever I get married, I'm now hoping someone injures themself over my dress too?

[Franchise]

Only days until P'Lo is a married lady. I couldn't be happier for her. :tup:

[Diminutive]

:bighug: for Mr and Mrs Pillow

[Gandalf]

:bighug: :tup:

[Frenchie]

Being madly, hopelessly in love...and having that person feel the same way! :love:

[Han Solo]

My 8-yr old lost two teeth this week! The second one was this evening, and we always wrap up the tooth and put it in a special container next to his pillow and the tooth fairy comes.

Well the tooth fairy (me) just went upstairs to check on the boy and he was just getting his pillow and blankets set up on the couch. I asked him why, and he said because of the noisy wind outside - he likes to find any excuse to retreat to the couch. It's dark and I grab my wallet without him seeing and get a dollar bill. I ask if the tooth fairy had come yet and we couldn't find the container.

Well we did a few minutes later, it was buried inside his pillow. We set it in place and then I went to turn off the light. And I went back and gave him a hug. And I made the switch right then and there! Problem solved.

These kids are costing me a lot of money, maybe I should purchase tooth fairy insurance to protect me from the volatility and timing uncertainly inherent in these liabilities :)
Happy thought for the day - My oldest daughter lost her first tooth yesterday, so I got to play tooth fairy for the first time last night.

[Frenchie]

Helping the BF change his flight so he can come home two days early and make it back in time for the holiday! :D

[Tybo]

Helping the BF change his flight so he can come home two days early and make it back in time for the holiday! :D

:clap:

[Frenchie]

Less than 5 hours til my honey is home!!! :party:

[IrishEyes]

Sitting next to the fireplace at my parents' home. Warm and cozzzzzzzzzzzzy.

[LoneGirl]

Only 2 days until I get to eat my favorite candied yams!

[Roto]

porn

[Frenchie]

The boyfriend telling me to try on engagement rings
Moving in
Family
Hearing "You're the best thing to ever happen in my life" and knowing he's being honest
Knowing he loves MM as much as he loves me



I'm having a good day!

[tommie frazier]

what a sachrine sweet follow up to Roto's hearfetlt happy thought.

congrats!

[Roto]

granny-porn.

[Frenchie]

granny-porn.

:rofl:

[Maine-iac]

e-mail with holiday greetings.

http://www.mesasoftware.com/merrychristmas.htm

(warning: sound)

[Tybo]

TGIF :tup:

Even though I'm coming in tomorrow :(

[LoneGirl]

Picking up my new car tomorrow! :)

[Tybo]

Picking up my new car tomorrow! :)

Fun! What'd you get?

[LoneGirl]

Picking up my new car tomorrow! :)

Fun! What'd you get?

Hyundai Tucson. I'm also happy because I got a good deal - gotta love those year-end closeout specials!

[Tybo]

Fun! What'd you get?

Hyundai Tucson. I'm also happy because I got a good deal - gotta love those year-end closeout specials!

Well aren't you a smart shopper. Enjoy the new ride :tup:

[LoneGirl]

Hyundai Tucson. I'm also happy because I got a good deal - gotta love those year-end closeout specials!

Well aren't you a smart shopper. Enjoy the new ride :tup:

Thanks. I ought to go post in the Annoyed Thoughts thread that I'm annoyed because they haven't called me yet to come pick it up!

[Tybo]

Well aren't you a smart shopper. Enjoy the new ride :tup:

Thanks. I ought to go post in the Annoyed Thoughts thread that I'm annoyed because they haven't called me yet to come pick it up!

Jerks! I'm sure they'll call soon.

[LoneGirl]

Finally getting my new car!

[Maine-iac]

:party:

[Kaia]

A shiny new ring and an AO true love story :D

[rawl316]

A shiny new ring and an AO true love story :D

:viola:

[Kaia]

:lol: Rawl, I refer you to my signature.

;)

[Frenchie]

A shiny new ring and an AO true love story :D

You saying what I think you're saying??!???!!

[Kaia]

I'm engaged!! To my very own AOer!

[rawl316]

:lol: Rawl, I refer you to my signature.

;)

:bighug: :kiss:

[Tybo]

I'm engaged!! To my very own AOer!

:toast:

[Frenchie]

I'm engaged!! To my very own AOer!

:toast:

ditto ;)

[L. Mo]

so, Kaia, who's the lucky guy?

[Tybo]

Sorry for changing the topic from Kaia, as it's such a wonderful time for her :tup:

but my happy thought is knowing I only have 4 more hours until the weekend because I took tomorrow off!

Congrats again, Kaia!

[LoneGirl]

Sorry for changing the topic from Kaia, as it's such a wonderful time for her :tup:

but my happy thought is knowing I only have 4 more hours until the weekend because I took tomorrow off!

Congrats again, Kaia!

Congrats Kaia! :)

To expand on Tybo's happy thought: my happy thought is that I took today off so I'm typing this from home!