"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

STORMY - where've ya been girl - ship's been missing our Stormwatch - had to rely on the BlueDevil in the Crows Nest - he's always playing tricks - you know - "aaaaaaaaaaagh - come about - oil rig in way" "aaaaaaaaaaaaaagh - starboard please - moby dick surfacing", aaaaaaaaaaaagghhh - TOO LATE! He's such a devil!

Good to see you girl. Think you may be off work - is it this week? Roll on March 11 and hopefully find out what's happening a?

Glad you made it aboard.

We've missed you!

Sending you (((((((((((((warmth)))))))))))))))

(I'm doing coco thanku - just got a numb bum - too much lying around )

I've been around, just don't get a lot of time to hang out on A2K, even when I'm on vacation. I try to get so much done I feel like I need to get back to work to get a break.

March 11th is the big day. Don't get me wrong, I'm not in fear of my job. I've been there for 23 years and always good reviews...I'm not going anywhere, but there are 6 positions being cut from my building, including the other special ed teacher, and one of our paras ( which means my caseload will double next year). It's a long story about how it all came about ......and very unfair Also on March 11th will be the vote on teacher's contracts. I'm sure that will not pass, so will likely be working w/out contracts next year. People feel that teachers are over paid and under worked

Anyway, enough of my whining....I'm glad to hear you so chipper all the time. Not many people would be such good patients. I know you have a long road ahead, but keep up the good work...you'll be dancing before you know it. Then you can post pics of that!

Good Morning!

Sounds stressful Stormy - sorry to hear about all the cutbacks. Hope you are enjoying your week though.

I have much to do today - but I don't want to get out because it is stormy - I hate driving in rainy weather...people forget how to drive and they scare me especially when I am driving with babies in the car.

We have geese Deedee...but they are wild Canadian Geese...should be seeing some goslings anytime now down at the lake. We walk down there to feed them sometimes. The males are a little mean though - chase us away! My boys are scared of them!

I slept good last night for the first time in days. And the professor seems to have gotten over his annoyance with me - which is a happy thing!

Izzie how are those tootsies this morning dear? Hope you are well...seem to be in good spirits - but then again when are you not? :wink: Take care of yourself sweety!

Try - you were up and about really early this morning...got a leak in the roof of your shanty? What do hillbillies do in the morning when the sun ain't up yet anyway? :wink:

Have a great day you all... I will be on and off depending on how well I keep my focus on the task at hand...I think I have adult ADD sometimes I have such a hard time staying on task!

See you all later!
Mis

Ha - 'aint that the truth girl... izzn't it strange..... k - here's Izzie on her soapbox now ... good teacher's can never be paid enough in my humble opinion, especially Special Ed ones (though obviously that is a little close to my heart). All children have to be educated (edumacated in my world!) - - I believe that's the law - and it can be the driving force behind how these little kids are going to head out along in their life journey and become, with a hope and small prayer, useful and worthy members of society, in whatever form that is. It's not about always about the child's "academic" ability - it has so much to do with the child's "emotional well being" - if a child is happy - the child will learn more - academically and pastorally. An "out-of-the-box" teacher can sometimes help a child to look at the world in a way that no other person can do. It can make such a difference to their life.

Oh, don't get me wrong - I don't place "all" teachers on a pedestal - but the folk who I know, who are in the "profession of teaching" are wholly there, in my opinion to make life a better world for the children they teach. I believe very much in paying a workforce what they are worth….. there's izzn't enough money in the world to pay anyone for the input that a "worthy" teacher can have in a child's life.

If teachers are unhappy - then a child cannot be taught to the best of that teacher's ability, therefore………

Oh, could ramble on about this subject - but won't bore the rest of the crew. Children are the future - they need "teachers" as well as their parents to show them the way into that future.

K - maybe simplistic to some…but then this thread is not the thread for a soapbox. Thatsme living in an ideal world....or in a Castle On A Cloud!

(The education system, in my world, has let my son down - I will try to find a peace with that at some stage. For the most part, the "teachers" who I know - need more than a pat on the back - they deserve a lot more than a derisory pay cheque at the end of the day).

K - really - back in my box now!

Mismi-hunni

Good to see you. I'm doin good today! More importantly - how are the cherubs - are they all fully fit - or still a little coughy!? (xox) (xox) (xox) for those handsome boys.

Hope to see you back on board soon - will give the deckhands all the chores - you are way too busy to be doing anything other than lying by the pool on the deck girlie Here, pull up a sun-lounger next to mine and forget the storms.



(OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOhhh Deckhands....run along and get the girls a drink a?) Thanku x

OH MY GOODNESS...that looks wonderful..yes, deckhands off with you...could you bring me a girly drink with an umbrella please? Or better yet...what about a bucket of beer? :wink:

thank you Izzie...the boys are fine...still coughing. But they are happy and bright eyed...so that is good!

I will see you later :wink:

It's a bit early here dear, but...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8nH4kHjxk&feature=related

RH

K - Mismi, Stormy and Izzie supping a sip…






One for absent TTH - come back soon hun



Thanku Rockhead…..

You deserve a little treat yourself after looking after the girls - you are a star (((((((((((xox)))))))))))))))))))

(mismi may wanna share!)

Everyone coco……..?

Thanks for the thought Izzie. I hope you don't mind I fixed the image for Rockhead. Great song btw

TTHUN - You are here Beautiful One - thanku for fixing - had visitors here so couldn't post back quick enough.

R U K? Was hoping you weren't going walkabout - hope all's OK - will look around and see if you've posted anything. Here when you need us TTH (xox)


RH - have a beer or 6 on the girls. Just come sit right beside us love (xox)

Oh, Izzie all is fine. It is just going to be a real busy week for me. I have some upcoming trips to plan, need to buy some tax programs, have to go to the doctor again (this morning) and I am suppose to go to a function tonight and I do not want to go.

btw I don't know what walkabout means

Oh sorry - walkabout...... long-term shore-leave in Izzie terms -


In Aussie Terms: Walkabout is an Australian pidgin (or perhaps quasi-pidgin) term referring to the commonly-held belief that Australian Aborigines would "go walkabout" at the age of thirteen in the wilderness for six months as a rite of passage. In this practice they would trace the paths (the so-called songlines) that their people's ceremonial ancestors took and imitate, in a fashion, their heroic deeds.

Fortunately - walkabout in my Aussie terms is just heading out for a while with no date of return.

I'm glad all is k - if a little busy. You just holler from the jetty when you are around and we'll come right back around and pick you up. Take care TTHun see you on the threads.............


oh oh oh - let us know about the poorly shoulder k!

Thanks Izzie and I will pop in & out on occasion. Right now I have to go and see a doctor.....have a good day or evening all of you

K - Izzie's Ship's Log

Well - today - late start to the day - really oughta shuteye when the moon is out instead of the sun making her early morning appearance. Gosh - am such a nite-bird! However, had some more visitors and that breaks up the daylight hours.

(Tulip - keep checking on in and with this crew and all around, we can help you through the stormy seas - not gonna leave you friend)

Been flitting in an out of the virtual world and checking on the crew - all seem to be doing k - think TTH needs a gentle shoulder massage - would lend her one of mine - but they're not much use either - except for resting a weary head on for anyone who needs a head-rest for a while.

Now - the thrill of the day!

HOW HAPPY AM I? Right - well, very right now - ooooooooooooooooh me bum - it's been a little sore on the ?'ole tailbone from this ridiculous life of lying down 24/7. Well, what can I say - possibly ingenious intervention from an obviously sore-bummed person who patented a remarkable cushion…………… I have renamed him/her the coccyx King/Queen and am inclined to bow at his/her feet - well, I would if I could…………………

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!



Now I know there's a lotta folk who already think I'm a pain in the a$$ - well, hey - not any more!!!!!!!!!!!!! (only been seated for a short while on this marvellous invention so, time will tell - but right this moment - no more a$$ kicking just kiss my a… toes!)

(I know, I know .... doesn't take much to keep me happy - does it? Little things please little minds and all that! )

Had a little reality check today when all the papers came through from the solicitors about the sale of my lovely house. Did the only thing to do - opened the envelope - quick glance - put on side - wheeled away. Result. Deal with that some other time!

Now - turning up the music and ready to settle on in for the evening…..

Hope today has not been a trying day for anyone - if you've tried hard all day - then you've done the best you can. That's all anyone could ask a?

Ships Log closing 6.14pm

Missmi started her day, "Try - you were up and about really early this morning...got a leak in the roof of your shanty? What do hillbillies do in the morning when the sun ain't up yet anyway?"


Hey, hold your horses Missmi. Them good ol' boy Hillbilly boys haz an intellect rivaled only by garden tools.

Them of us who live higher up the mountain know stuff like; the difference between "right near" and "a right far piece." We also know that "just down the road yonder" can be 1 mile or 20.

Ps. It is obvious you know nothing about moving Moonshine while the revenuers iz asleep!

Pps.. Lzzie, good to see your asspect has improved!

Good morning all,

I see some grey clouds ahead - looks promising for rain.
TTH hope good news from docs. xx
Try re your question about the plane building - no they do not fly but are built to the right size. We have planes circling overhead looking for the landing strip. He has built about eight or nine - bi-winged and a duplicate of Miss LosAngeles. He is slowing down a bit now but it is his passion. Will send some pics little later.
Missy - yeah the male geese are a little scary but they are soooo cute helping to babysit the baby ducks and do a good job of keeping the foxes away. Glad to hear poppets all good again.
Izzie loved the sun lounges and cocktails, also the lovely view from your window.
Hi to rock and storm.

Indeedee

Good morning to you my dear. PapaDD's planes sound mighty fine. Will look forward to seeing some pics.

Crew all around so have fun Sunlounger and drink awaiting you when required.





ps BabyBlue - my asspect is getting better and better

Izzie....checking in to see how you're doin'. Gettin' that soft pad for your chair broke in? Looking out your window in that picture, I see green grass! Can't wait till I can look out my window and see that! This month has been a month of extemes in the weather department here. The month of Feb. began with the 5th worst flood in history in my area. That was just 6 months after the worst flood we'd had in a 100 years. People were just getting their lives back and we got hit again. The month of Feb looks like it will end with what has been the biggest snow of the winter so far. Go figure!

Keep your wonderful attitude and precious smile, Izzie. You're an inspiration to us all.

First week of Feb 2008



oops....guess I won't go that way!



Nor that way! Ya just keep goin' till ya find a road not flooded.

The last week of Feb 2008 (Early this morning)







No prettier snow than one that outlines everything! Beautiful out today!

Oh BabblingGirl.....

(ooooooh - those nasty floods)...

BUT LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL SNOW. OH I LOVE SNOW!

I love those pics. They are stunning.

A coupla years ago we had "proper" snow - I took a pic and made it into Christmas Cards. Will try and find the pic and post - its a black and white from my paddock looking across the fields. (Oh good - that's my project for the night......pic finding in the millions I have - quite excited now as it looks like the crew are catching up on business).

As for my bum.............. OMG - The KING/QUEEN COCCYX-CUSHIONER PATENTER IS MY HEEEEEEERO/INE! Lovin that person this evening - you have no idea!

Good to see you girl.

(thanku for your kind words - really tho - you guy's are the inspiration!)


k - pic hunting now - where are my CD-ROMS.......)

FOUND IT....



My beautiful world...

as it was