Thanks, Susan.

I've been working on some genealogy research. Judging by the records that I'm finding, I think that England in 1891 and 1901 did not have census-takers who spoke Polish or Yiddish. I've found the names Andes and Anders spelled pretty much every way except Andes and Anders (Endos, Inters, etc.) Also, a boy named Nathan was recorded as Noah, a woman named Sara Toba was recorded as Dora.

Yay for guest pet leavage!

Thank goodness your good deed went unpunished. Mostly.

Frack! I think my big move time is during series finale of BSG!!

Thank goodness your good deed went unpunished. Mostly.

They were sweet (well, the dog was; the lizard was freaky in that penetrating-stare kind of way they have, and the kitty was a freak in that Siamese way), but we just SO didn't have the room. But I hugged and kissed the dog goodbye, and said goodbye to the cat and lizard (they were already in their carriers), and it's all good.

Bed for me in just a few. I feel like I'm getting away with something by going to bed before 11:00.

Crappity.

We've got a nasty storm system about to start its way through here, and Daniel has to drive home through it. Also, I'm sure it won't be dissipating before getting to the Wisconsin border.

I finally made it to the end of the thread! Hooray!

I'm exhausted for the wacky storm knocked our power out until 8 am this morning. No, it did not alleviate the awful heat that was already in the house. No, there was no breeze to at least move the stifling air around. Yes, I am consuming electrolytes today. You know it's unbearably hot when the cats give you that "it's too hot don't try to pet me just move the hand away now" vibe. I will say Thank God for ipods and the ability to run on battery, for I would have gone out of my mind.

ION, I am eating cherries aifg! Plus I finally got some payment from my personal Voldemort and now I can pay my bills and taxes and buy a working computer! I ran 4 miles today in the park, passing an ex something or other I haven't seen in 5 years and he didn't seem to recognize me. I'm grateful because that is NOT a can of worms I need to even come near opening back up or whatever, but I was kind of amused for some reason.

Daisy, I'm really sorry your friend got bad health news. It's been shitty for you lately and I hope things get better. Steph and Nora, hope your abdominal regions give you a break and are easily treatable. Yay for vw and CBD guy! Yay for Dad of Tea on royal recognition.

Teppy - so excited that you get to have a house free of guest pets! I bet your homepets are happy too.

in Provo right now! Hi, connie! What a beautiful town! Surrounded by mountains. Lots of kids and very white

Hi, Stephanie! How kind are the eyes of strangers, but yes, the mountains are glorious, and they've still got snow on them--probably getting more this week. And yes, the people are as white as the snow.

Wow - I totally thought that you'd end up with Petpocalypse, Tep! Delighted to hear that it's all panned out okay after all!

Also, I'm sure it won't be dissipating before getting to the Wisconsin border

Nope we are expecting Strong Storms.... wonder how thats gonna affect my "date" tomorrow