Good morning Lounge

[MissHoneychurch]

How are you today? How was your weekend? I went on a shopping spree Saturday with a friend. Bought two new pairs of pants :bounce: and a pair of black shoes (without heels - thanks to my foot :eyes: ). Sunday I just relaxed.
My vacation next week is cancelled. My great uncle has pneumonia, so they aren't coming. I will take a day off Friday next week and Thursday next week is a holiday in Germany.


Picture of the Day (my dad's parents on their wedding day in the early 1940s, during the war as you can see)

[denbot]

1. Hi Miss Honey Church.

How ya been?
Denbot
Formally puerco-bellies

[MissHoneychurch]

2. Hey denbot

:hi: :hug:

I am fine. Busy at work and busy at my new condo. It looks more and more like a home :) I have my pictures up since a week. Love it.

How are you doing?

[denbot]

4. I am relieved, check my post just below.

No more hikes for us for a while.

[MissHoneychurch]

7. I believe you

glad to hear your wife is back home and it is "only" a broken foot.

[Droopy]

3. Hi Miss H

Your grandparents are very striking in that photo. Are they still around? I hope so.

I had a nice weekend. I've got my new computer all squared away. Had to buy a new printer as well. Vista chewed up and spit out my old one. I ended up giving it away to someone with an XP machine. Just bought new cartridges for the damn thing, too. I've got my new TV installed. The cable guy is coming by tomorrow to hook me up with the rest of the world.

I posted some pics of myself here in the lounge last weekend illustrating my weight loss. You can view them here ----> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=8759675&mesg_id=8759675

[MissHoneychurch]

5. Good morning Droopy

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

You are looking great!! CONGRATS!!!! :thumbsup:

I need to find a way to lose weight as well. I'm weighting 187 lbs. Way too much for me. I need to lose 45 lbs. But it is really hard because I hate sports and love to eat. :eyes:

Forgot to say. Both my grandfathers died already, this one at the age of 69 in 1988. My grandmothers are still alive, this one is not doing too well though, she is turning 89 this year. She is living in a nursing home. My other grandma - the one who was supposed to come for a visit next week - is turning 84 this year and is doing great. Still living by herself, taking care of herself.

[Droopy]

11. Thank you

It's good to hear that you still have your granmothers. I have one grandparent left- my grandma on my mom's side. She is 85. She just had to have surgery on her back and the recovery is going to take a while, so we are helping her get around right now. She's still very sharp, nothing wrong with her mind at all and she was living independently up until the surgery. We'll get her back in shape.

[AllenVanAllen]

6. Good Morning!

That is a great picture! I love old black&whites!

I've spent the entire weekend working and am about to hit the sack. I am very close to becoming a vampire!
I hope everybody has a peaceful day!

[MissHoneychurch]

9. Good night then

:hug:

I love old family pictures as well. I need to scan in some more. There is a great picture of my dad as a little kid and another from my great grandma with her parents and 10 sisters.

[cwydro]

8. Good morning!

Worked all weekend as usual and managed to get my mom out on a flight early Saturday.

Bought a birdbath last week.

Love that pic of your grandparents.

[MissHoneychurch]

10. Good morning cwydro

:hi: :hug:

Hope your mom made it home safely.

A birdbath, huh? I am awaiting some good pics from birds :D

[cwydro]

15. Yeah, hope to get some soon.

Hope you have a great day.:hi:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

12. Good Morning MissHoneychurch :)

:hi: :hug: :loveya: :pals:

Best wishes and vibes for your Great-Uncle.

The weekend was ok, I got to sleep Sunday, and the White House Correspondent's dinner Saturday night was a hoot. Unfortunately I wasn't told we'd be having dinner early yesterday, so I slept through it. :rofl:

Time to shower and find coffee. :)

[MissHoneychurch]

13. Good morning SCE

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

You slept through the mothers day dinner :wow:

Is the WH Correspondent's dinner on youtube? I would love to see it.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

17. Yesm, found 'em :)

Here's Wanda Sykes (Part 1 of 4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KButIJdzCNk

And here's President Obama (Part 1 of 2)

Enjoy :)

All they had to do was say something, I woulda set my alarm. I've been napping on Sundays for over 25 years. Why is this still a surprise? :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

23. Thank you

I will watch them tonight. Nothing on TV anyway till 10pm when "Reaper" comes.

Sounds like they didn't want you at the dinner table. That way there was more food for them :rofl:

[Call Me Wesley]

14. Good afternoon. ;)

Great picture that got my attention; was looking at the medals, and your grandfather has the Infantry Assault Badge (the one with the rifle,) as well as a Wound Badge, and it looks like they're both in silver, so he had to be wounded in action for at least 3 times ... Can't see his rank, though.

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

18. Good afternoon CMW

:hi: :hug:

Honestly, I don't know much about my grandfather's experience at war. Only a story when he got captured by the Soviet Army. He was hiding his watch in his shoes. I don't know anything about his rank, but I believe he was only a private.

[Callalily]

16. Good morning MissH!

The picture of your grandparents is great. I don't think I've got any old pictures downloaded. You have inspired me.

Sorry to hear that your Uncle is feeling poorly. Hope he feels better soon and that the visit will take place soon.

My weekend was good. I made the shrimp and orzo recipe that I spoke about on Friday. It's super yummy. First time I made it, and it's a keeper. Also baked some French bread, so lunch was fabulous.



Yesterday I made a Hearts of Palm and Artichoke Salad to take to a friends. Everyone brought a dish to pass. I haven't made this salad in a long time and so I thought it was a good time to make it and share with friends.



:hi: :loveya: :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

19. Good morning Callalily

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

Both dishes look very yummy!!! I had nothing fancy to eat over the weekend. Saturday I made me a "Taco-Salad" (lettuce, tomatoes, hamburger meat with taco seasoning, cheese, sour cream). I like the taste but am not a big fan of the mess tacos make.

I also like your flower arrangement on the table :D

[blueknight]

20. hello ms honey

:hi: neat pictures! i love the old pics! hope you had a GREAT weekend!

[MissHoneychurch]

25. Good morning blueknight

:hi: :hug:

I had a relaxing weekend with quite some naps :) And met with my friend Saturday. So it was a great weekend for me.

Hope you had a great weekend yourself :)

[Callalily]

24. It was a cooking weekend

for me, which is always fun.

I love fresh cut flowers. I arranged a big luncheon at work last week, and decided to take one of the centerpieces. My department paid for them, so I may as well enjoy one. ;)

Tacos are great, but I agree with you. They can be messy.

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

27. That is quite a gift

I am not really good at it. But I love to see if others can do it :)

That is why I eat it as salad. Tastes the same and is less messy :)

[Callalily]

31. Definitely a good plan.

There's a tavern in the area that has a taco bar during happy hour. Once in a while there's a few of us who get together there to catch up etc. We too eat the tacos as a salad. Less messy and easier to chat.

Unfortunately I've got to head out to work now.

Wishing you a great day.

:hug:

[Richard Steele]

21. Good morning, Miss Honeychurch!

Yesterday was "Mother's day", but my family is celebrating it today
because my sister couldn't get off work yesterday.

Today is her day off, and I was able to trade today for Thursday
with the other manager at my job, so today is "mothers day"
for me. I'm heading up to Mom's area in a few minutes, and
my sis and I are going to treat her to lunch
and then spend the day "antiqueing" with her.

Actually, my Sister is also a MOM, so I plan
to pick up the entire check for lunch.
(Sis raised 3 kids on her own, and did a great job-
they're pretty awesome kids. I got her a card.)

But once we hit the antique stores, she's on her own!



BTW, that's a great picture. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[MissHoneychurch]

26. Good morning Richard Steele

I wish you a wonderful time with your mom and sister :hug:

How is your "father" job with your feline kids?

[Richard Steele]

22. Good morning, Miss Honeychurch!

Yesterday was "Mother's day", but my family is celebrating it today
because my sister couldn't get off work yesterday.

Today is her day off, and I was able to trade today for Thursday
with the other manager at my job, so today is "mothers day"
for me. I'm heading up to Mom's area in a few minutes, and
my sis and I are going to treat her to lunch
and then spend the day "antiqueing" with her.

Actually, my Sister is also a MOM, so I plan
to pick up the entire check for lunch.
(Sis raised 3 kids on her own, and did a great job-
they're pretty awesome kids. I got her a card.)

But once we hit the antique stores, she's on her own!



BTW, that's a great picture. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

28. Good Morning MissHc

It is raining here again. I have today and tomorrow off. Mother is here and we have some business things to take care of.

Nice Photo - Good Looking Couple.

:) :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

32. Good morning Tuesday

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

I hope you have a wonderful time with your mom.

It is rainy here too. It was so nice yesterday and this morning .... rain and overcast. I want nice weather!!!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

34. It was a beautiful day yesterday here too --

and now this! I just want to curl up on the sofa with a good book or an old movie :o

Mom is still in bed and the coffee is brewing. I can not get motivated :boring:

[MissHoneychurch]

36. Any reason

to get motivated today? Or right away? Since mom is still sleeping.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

40. There is no really high priority --

I am planning to put in some applications today but, it can wait til later. I have a Job (thank Goodness!) I just want a better one is all. ;)

I think I will enjoy the morning with my kitties around me. Shiloh is asleep on my chest as I type this. I have to stay leaned way back in my chair so he won't slide down!

[MissHoneychurch]

42. As long as the kitty is comfy

:rofl:

Sounds like a perfect time to relax and be lazy :)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

43. hey --

what did you about your second Job :shrug:

Shiloh just snored :eyes:

[MissHoneychurch]

46. I am gonna call the guy today

and ask what is going on.

LOL ... sure feels comfy :D

[Tuesday Afternoon]

49. Ok -- I will keep my fingers crossed for you and

I will have to put Shiloh down so I can get up for a cup of coffee.

He just meowed at me and walked about 4 steps and laid back down in the middle of the kitchen floor, ASLEEP again in less than 10 seconds :)

Both of the cats are asleep in the middle of the floor :eyes: :D

[MissHoneychurch]

50. Thank you

:hug:

You DARED to move yourself and the cat had to move???? :wow: You are brave :rofl:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

53. Yeah...That is me!

I live on the edge of danger ;)

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

54. Who doesn't

when living with cats? :D

:hug:

[blueraven95]

29. Good Afternoon, MissH!

This past weekend was busy. Friday I had plumbers, then Saturday I was working a conference, so Sunday I was lazy all day. :)

It sounds like we are off for the same days next week :bounce: I'm also off on the following Monday for Memorial Day.

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

33. Good morning blueraven

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

When did the plumber come Friday? I hope you didn't have to wait too long.

Yes we do. I am off Thursday and Friday but will be back to work Monday. It will be a nice long weekend :)

[blueraven95]

37. the plumber came at about 1:00

Since I get off work at 4:00, there really wasn't any point to going in. :shrug:

[MissHoneychurch]

39. Nope

no point at all. I hope you had a nice shower after the plumber left.

[blueraven95]

44. I did!

it was fantastic :D


Do you have any good plans for this week?

[MissHoneychurch]

47. I bet it was

after two days without shower.

Wednesday I will go the Jewish Museum with my friend. Saturday I will go and get my shoe cabinet. Asked my co-worker if she and her husband could drive me since the store is out of town. I bought it already, just have to pick it up. And that is kinda difficult without a car.

[blueraven95]

51. I hope it's going to be an awesome shoe cabinet

:D



Did you hear that John Demjanjuk is finally getting deported to your part of the world. He should be there tomorrow to stand trial (if it goes off, of course). It made national news this time - it's on msnbc

[MissHoneychurch]

52. I have to put it together myself

Oh joy :rofl:

And I need to ask our janitor if he could drill a hole in the wall for me.

I heard that his last plea got denied and wouldn't fight in the U.S. anymore. Didn't know he would arrive in Germany tomorrow. Finally. It started to become a farce.

[blueraven95]

59. is it Ikea?

they generally aren't too hard to put together.


CSI: New York just had a show about a Nazi hiding as a Jew for years in New York. They always put a disclaimer saying it is fiction, but it sounded a lot like this guy's story to me (he's claiming that he was a prisoner, not a Nazi)

[MissHoneychurch]

61. No, not Ikea

but similar to it. But better quality.

Shows like that take the ideas from real life. I read too that he was pretending to be a prisoner. I don't know if he is guilty but I believe Germany wouldn't ask for him if he were.

[blueraven95]

65. if he weren't, you mean?

I agree. Germany wouldn't want to risk the bad political move of getting him and not convicting him. I don't think any country would.

[MissHoneychurch]

66. Yes, that is what I ment

:eyes:

I sure will be following the trial.

[blueraven95]

68. You'll have to let me know what happens

I doubt we will get the news here.

[MissHoneychurch]

69. I will

after all I was the one that let you know about the whole incident.

[blueraven95]

72. yeah.

the state of international news here is dreadful. We don't know about anything

[MissHoneychurch]

74. I know

that was really surprising to me when I first came to the U.S. And also during my internship. Almost no news whatsoever about the world.
Here in Germany the news are talking about what happens in the world. It begins with the topic of the day, then international news, then German news, then business, then sport, then the weather. In 15 minutes. And later on in the evening they talk more specific about the topics.

[blueraven95]

76. I don't get it.

I generally read the BBC news just to keep up, but I've been bad about it recently. It used to be different, but now even the newspapers don't cover international news unless something huge happens (that affects the US).

[MissHoneychurch]

77. I don't get it either

but it kinda shows that the U.S. is always only about the U.S. Nothing else matters.

For example. The pirates. There are news almost daily that ships get captured. But the only time the U.S. did something was when an American ship got captured. Makes me wonder.

[blueraven95]

80. yeah

at the same time, if the U.S. stepped in when it wasn't an American ship, it could cause a huge international incident. We are kind of over-extended militarily because of Bush, we can't handle too much more. :shrug:

On the other hand, I just started hearing about pirates maybe 3 months ago. I have no idea if this is a new problem or if it's an old problem that we are just now hearing about.

[MissHoneychurch]

82. I think its going on a while already

but they are getting more and more bold about capturing ships.

[blueraven95]

84. that's kind of what I figured.

It seems to me it's a job for the UN (or at least should be).

[Sky Masterson]

30. Good Morning MissH

:hi: :hug: :loveya:
I love old pictures.
Sorry about your vacation :hug: I hope your Uncle gets better quick.
Not much going on with me.
I'm old and boring. :D

[MissHoneychurch]

35. Good morning Sky

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

Thank you for your well wishes for my great-uncle (he is my grandma's brother).

Not much going on here too. So I am old and boring too :D

[Blue_Tires]

38. sorry you won't go on vacation...

yesterday here in the U.S. it was Mother's Day (took my mom and a friend out to dinner)...Is that something celebrated in Germany at all? I know its an American quasi-holiday, but some people in other countries do adopt them...

[MissHoneychurch]

41. Good morning Blue_Tires

:hi: :hug:

Yes, we had Mother's Day as well. It isn't as big as in the U.S. But the stores try to make it a deal to sell stuff. Like Valentine's Day and Halloween.
We don't celebrate it in our family.

[Blue_Tires]

45. i also saw Star Trek last night

and yes, it is as good as everyone has been saying...first time in my life I paid $10 for a movie and feel like I got my money's worth...


I'm glad both of your grandparents survived the war -- You might not be here otherwise!

[MissHoneychurch]

48. I won't see the movie

not a Star Trek fan.

Yes, I am glad all my grandparents survived. My dad was born in 1946 and my mom in 1950. I even was so fortunate to meet my great grandmother. She was born in 1898 and was 95 years old when she died. All females in my family reached a high age, so my chances that I will too are pretty good.

[Brewman_Jax]

55. G'day, MissH

:hi: :hug:

Had a good time at the renfaire, in spite of the rain. Fortunately, the rain was spotty and wasn't steady. I was bribing the fairies to keep the rain away. :P

[MissHoneychurch]

56. Good morning Brewman

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

What were you bribing the fairies with? :P

How is your dad doing?

[Brewman_Jax]

64. Better

the surgery to pin the leg was successful on Saturday. The surgeon found the bone was broken in 3 places. :o They starting him on physical therapy this week.

[MissHoneychurch]

67. Glad to hear that

:hug:

How long are they saying it will take to heal?

[Brewman_Jax]

70. I don't know yet

but it will be a long time, compounded by the fact that my dad is not in great health and he doesn't tolerate pain well. My guess is 4-6 months. :(

[MissHoneychurch]

71. Ouch

that is a long time.

I am sure you and your brothers are around to help your mom.

[Brewman_Jax]

73. We can do it

even if we have to press them into service.

[MissHoneychurch]

75. Them

as in your brothers or as in your parents

[Brewman_Jax]

78. Brothers

they may not volunteer...willingly.

[MissHoneychurch]

79. I'd say

put on the thumbsrews :)

[bigwillq]

57. Morning!

My weekend was very good. Hung out with old friends. Lunch for Mom yesterday. Good times! :)

[MissHoneychurch]

58. Good morning

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

Good to hear that you had a great weekend. Friends and family. What else can you ask for. :hug:

[bigwillq]

60. That's all you need.

Good friends and family! :) :hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

62. And online friends

:D

[bigwillq]

63. True.

:) :hi:

[Inchworm]

81. Good morning

The weekend was a nice break from 11 days of rain. It is raining again though. If it would just warm up by about 10 degrees I'd wear a bathing suit as I did my daily stuff and ignore the rain til it went away :)

Hope your uncle gets better soon. :hug:

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

83. Good morning Inchworm

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

Same here. Weekend was nice (mostly) and today it is raining again x(

We have healthcare here and he could go and see his doc :hide:

[Inchworm]

85. We're going to get some of that modern stuff here

eventually ;)

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