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I love funky bright colors like yellow...they just don't look right on me. How is Shannen doing with the Avon, Karen?
I prefer dark colors almost exclusively for mani/pedi since they look better with my fair, pink-undertoned skin...
She's doing pretty well, thanks. This is only her 3rd campaign. Not as many orders this time as the last one, but she already has a bunch of orders for the next one. She opened up a second checking account just for her Avon, so she can deposit the money she collects and pay for the items right from there. Easier to keep track of it when it's not lumped with her other work money. :)
b-ball-lunachick
05-07-10, 12:06 PM
Hi chickarinas.
Karen, good luck with the possible job!
Uch, Nicole. I've had awful TOTM embarrassments more than a few times. Sadly I remember in HS a teacher had a period accident and it was awful how people talked about it. :( Little did we know....
Jeanne, is that a dark purple? I desperately need a pedi but I'm trying to deal with my badly split heels first.
It's not super dark - it's deep but still bright enough to be okay for spring. :)
here is what it kind of looks like:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.quickblogcast.com/3/9/0/5/3/144289-135093/OPI_Pampelona_Purple.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2009/06/29/opi-spain-collection-for-fall-2009-part-i/&usg=__Ni9LmYZPxLclbGNMJKoEXL2FuS0=&h=450&w=338&sz=174&hl=en&start=9&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=suk4_ChlfrHdwM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=95&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpamplona%2Bpurple%2Bnail%2Bcolor%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1
I used to have cracked heels - I HATE that..I'm sort of nutty about my feet not being smooth. :D are you using anything? I can recommend some great products. :)
Mantle'sMutt
05-07-10, 12:10 PM
I'm sporting the utility knife manicure look. Au naturale color. Hangnail gray.
allybear
05-07-10, 07:58 PM
I'm pretty conservative when it comes to polish - in part because of my job and who I see everyday. I never paint my nails....I can't be bothered with the upkeep. But I do usually have my toes painted esp in warm weather but I go with pinks and reds. I don't care for any other colors including french on toes...for some reason, I can't stand that on toes but I like it on women's finger nails. :dunno:
I have a "permanent" French on my fingers - my nail girl wants to give me this one that's two shades of pink with some glitter - I like it but I think it might be too much for work. We'll see. The toes are dark blue now, but I'm getting them done this weekend. Usually I go either dark red or silver, though. My favorites are OPI Happy Anniversary or Essie After Sex (I hope I don't end up on a watch list for googling that :lol: ):
http://mybeautyhoard.blogspot.com/2010/01/opi-happy-anniversary-swatches.html
http://www.essie.com/products/search.php?action=search
jlw1980
05-07-10, 10:40 PM
I have a "permanent" French on my fingers - my nail girl wants to give me this one that's two shades of pink with some glitter - I like it but I think it might be too much for work. We'll see. The toes are dark blue now, but I'm getting them done this weekend. Usually I go either dark red or silver, though. My favorites are OPI Happy Anniversary or Essie After Sex (I hope I don't end up on a watch list for googling that :lol: ):
http://mybeautyhoard.blogspot.com/2010/01/opi-happy-anniversary-swatches.html
http://www.essie.com/products/search.php?action=search
Holy crap! That "After Sex" color is gorgeous! I've never even heard of Essie. The Scarlett O'Hara is super sexy, too! :ga-ga:
allybear
05-07-10, 10:46 PM
Holy crap! That "After Sex" color is gorgeous! I've never even heard of Essie. The Scarlett O'Hara is super sexy, too! :ga-ga:
Most of the nail places here use Essie colors - I think they're cheaper than OPI. :lol: Scarlett O'Hara is a great color too - I've had that one. :)
BronxBaumer
05-07-10, 11:55 PM
Just got diagnosed with a UTI and I'm on Doxycyclide. This sucks.
Holy crap! That "After Sex" color is gorgeous! I've never even heard of Essie. The Scarlett O'Hara is super sexy, too! :ga-ga:
The Essie line has some great colors. After Sex is one of my favorites, and Scarlett O'Hara is a winter staple.
Just got diagnosed with a UTI and I'm on Doxycyclide. This sucks.
Ouch. UTIs are PAINFUL!
4bronxbombers
05-08-10, 07:35 AM
Just got diagnosed with a UTI and I'm on Doxycyclide. This sucks.
That sucks. I used to get them all the time. :(
allybear
05-08-10, 08:01 AM
Just got diagnosed with a UTI and I'm on Doxycyclide. This sucks.
OOF! That's painful - hope you're better soon! Are you drinking cranberry juice?
xenadanielle
05-08-10, 08:51 AM
Just got diagnosed with a UTI and I'm on Doxycyclide. This sucks.
Ouch. You're a guy, right? I don't hear of men getting them as much as we do but it sucks any which way....feel better. :)
I'm in full cramps mode myself. I think it's going to be bad too...they woke me up @ about 4am, that and stomach pain from taking too much Advil with no food, but two glasses of wine. Maybe this is the month I will finally go to the Dr. Trish has inspired me.
I'm just glad it's a Saturday and I have nothing planned...
4bronxbombers
05-08-10, 09:15 AM
Ouch. You're a guy, right? I don't hear of men getting them as much as we do but it sucks any which way....feel better. :)
I'm in full cramps mode myself. I think it's going to be bad too...they woke me up @ about 4am, that and stomach pain from taking too much Advil with no food, but two glasses of wine. Maybe this is the month I will finally go to the Dr. Trish has inspired me.
I'm just glad it's a Saturday and I have nothing planned...
Danielle if you want to talk to my friend Kelly about the procedure, she'd be more than happy to explain it to you and really give you the details about it since she does them. Let me know. You'd like her a lot - she's great. :)
b-ball-lunachick
05-08-10, 09:23 AM
Ouch. You're a guy, right? I don't hear of men getting them as much as we do but it sucks any which way....feel better. :)
I'm in full cramps mode myself. I think it's going to be bad too...they woke me up @ about 4am, that and stomach pain from taking too much Advil with no food, but two glasses of wine. Maybe this is the month I will finally go to the Dr. Trish has inspired me.
I'm just glad it's a Saturday and I have nothing planned...
sorry to hear that Danielle. :( i hope you do go to the doc. you shouldn't be in so much pain.
I need to get my butt to the food store, bakery, etc for my BBQ tomorrow - not wanting to head out in this thunder yet though. :o
BB-- sorry about the UTI - those things suck. :(
Vick - I'm amazed at people like your friend who get this diagnosis, have all this stuff on their own minds and have to go to work and hear about other people's issues...maybe it's a respite for her to not think of her own situation -- I guess they learn early to compartmentalize things. :(
GiambiRocks
05-08-10, 09:50 AM
Maybe this is the month I will finally go to the Dr.
IT'S ABOUT TIME!
4bronxbombers
05-08-10, 09:58 AM
jeanne needs to go too and get her freakin mammo :thatsodd:
GiambiRocks
05-08-10, 10:00 AM
jeanne needs to go too and get her freakin mammo :thatsodd:
Yeah really!
b-ball-lunachick
05-08-10, 05:04 PM
jeanne needs to go too and get her freakin mammo :thatsodd:
I know - you're right. :o
This Wed I'm going for my first physical in YEARS. .my doc thinks there's something wrong with my thyroid again...either that or my adrenals again. Either way, she said we should do a full physical..I gained a lot of weight in a short period and it shouldn't have all been from the birth control...
I will schedule the mammo in the next couple weeks after that - promise. :)
4bronxbombers
05-08-10, 05:46 PM
I know - you're right. :o
This Wed I'm going for my first physical in YEARS. .my doc thinks there's something wrong with my thyroid again...either that or my adrenals again. Either way, she said we should do a full physical..I gained a lot of weight in a short period and it shouldn't have all been from the birth control...
I will schedule the mammo in the next couple weeks after that - promise. :)
okie dokie cuz i will bug the ever-living sh*t out of you now until you go. :D
xenadanielle
05-08-10, 05:59 PM
Danielle if you want to talk to my friend Kelly about the procedure, she'd be more than happy to explain it to you and really give you the details about it since she does them. Let me know. You'd like her a lot - she's great. :)
I understand what the procedure is about. I just have a problem with making an appt with a gyn due to crappy, judgemental care I received years ago. And my sister telling me I should get it done because "it's not like you are having any kids." I mean, she's right, but I don't appreciate her rubbing my face in it like that.
4bronxbombers
05-08-10, 06:03 PM
I understand what the procedure is about. I just have a problem with making an appt with a gyn due to crappy, judgemental care I received years ago. And my sister telling me I should get it done because "it's not like you are having any kids." I mean, she's right, but I don't appreciate her rubbing my face in it like that.
oh, yeah, i get that. Too bad she says that stuff to you. :(
b-ball-lunachick
05-08-10, 06:45 PM
okie dokie cuz i will bug the ever-living sh*t out of you now until you go. :D
I know -- but it will be from tough love so I won't mind. :D
I understand what the procedure is about. I just have a problem with making an appt with a gyn due to crappy, judgemental care I received years ago. And my sister telling me I should get it done because "it's not like you are having any kids." I mean, she's right, but I don't appreciate her rubbing my face in it like that.
that sucks danielle. :upset: I once changed gyno's because it was a younger dude (the father was my original doc and retired) who said "you know you really need to start trying to have a child soon if you're going to have them"..I was going through a breakup at the time - I left there crying...he was trying to be helpful I'm sure but the way he said it was not nice. :upset:
That sucks, girls. I've had 3 gynos in my life (a father-who delivered me-and then his son, and the man who took over their practice). They've all been WONDERFUL. Supportive, warm, encouraging. I've been lucky, I guess.
BronxBaumer
05-08-10, 10:04 PM
Thanks all. Yeah, it hurts a lot, and basically ruined my week. I was running high fevers and chills. Ugh.
But after a day on the antibiotics I feel better. Although the antibiotics make me sick to my stomach for about an hour.
xenadanielle
05-08-10, 10:25 PM
I know -- but it will be from tough love so I won't mind. :D
that sucks danielle. :upset: I once changed gyno's because it was a younger dude (the father was my original doc and retired) who said "you know you really need to start trying to have a child soon if you're going to have them"..I was going through a breakup at the time - I left there crying...he was trying to be helpful I'm sure but the way he said it was not nice. :upset:
Sorry Jeanne........:upset:
I was barely 30 when I had guys tell me I'd better "get crackin" if I wanted kids...saying "tick tick tick" etc.
Sorry ladies...I'm horomonal and drinking. :(
Also thinking of Dawn and kitty Emily.:(
xenadanielle
05-08-10, 10:26 PM
Thanks all. Yeah, it hurts a lot, and basically ruined my week. I was running high fevers and chills. Ugh.
But after a day on the antibiotics I feel better. Although the antibiotics make me sick to my stomach for about an hour.
Make sure you eat yogurt.
Jersey Yankee
05-09-10, 06:33 AM
Would one of you mothers in here kindly make a Mother's Day thread? Thx.
Jersey Yankee
05-09-10, 06:45 AM
I know - you're right. :o
This Wed I'm going for my first physical in YEARS. .my doc thinks there's something wrong with my thyroid again...either that or my adrenals again. Either way, she said we should do a full physical..I gained a lot of weight in a short period and it shouldn't have all been from the birth control...
I will schedule the mammo in the next couple weeks after that - promise. :)
You do just that and I won't even call you Billy Jeanne fer a whole week. Don't worry, I'll just bug Vicki, Jenn, Trishie & Danielle instead. :P
destelle
05-09-10, 10:11 AM
Also thinking of Dawn and kitty Emily.:(
Thanks Danielle :-(... as I posted on FB - she is a bit perkier this morning. I just don't know what to do - I've never had to make this sort of decision before and it's tearing me apart.
I am also going to see if they can come to the house to do it - taking her to the vet completely stresses her out... she deserves some peace.
whatever123456
05-09-10, 11:03 AM
Make sure you eat yogurt.
No, no, no! Check the label of the antibiotic. A lot of them, especially the fluoroquinolones, should never be taken with things like yogurt or any other sort of dairy. It makes them less effective.
jlw1980
05-09-10, 11:45 AM
I understand what the procedure is about. I just have a problem with making an appt with a gyn due to crappy, judgemental care I received years ago. And my sister telling me I should get it done because "it's not like you are having any kids." I mean, she's right, but I don't appreciate her rubbing my face in it like that.I'm sorry but that's just a bitchy and callous thing to say. Not cool. :mad::(
jlw1980
05-09-10, 11:47 AM
I know -- but it will be from tough love so I won't mind. :D
that sucks danielle. :upset: I once changed gyno's because it was a younger dude (the father was my original doc and retired) who said "you know you really need to start trying to have a child soon if you're going to have them"..I was going through a breakup at the time - I left there crying...he was trying to be helpful I'm sure but the way he said it was not nice. :upset:
What a dick. I don't care how nice he was trying to be; that's just fu**ed up. I hope you let him know how hurtful that was.
jlw1980
05-09-10, 11:50 AM
I was barely 30 when I had guys tell me I'd better "get crackin" if I wanted kids...saying "tick tick tick" etc.I'm barely 30 and I don't need anyone to tell me this. I tell it to myself all the time. :upset:
4bronxbombers
05-09-10, 06:15 PM
Hi LTE friends and Happy Mom's Day to all the moms out there....even if you're a mom to a pet. :)
I told you about my mother's situation. Well I brought something to her and of course at 2pm she was sleeping when I got there. Again, I stressed the urgency to get the carpets pulled up since the house smells so bad of cat piss. Anyway, when I got my brother alone, he said he wanted to get rid of the cat that's peeing in the house. I urged him not to do that. The house is still going to smell anyway and she will be devastated if he takes the cat away....he did this before and I was furious.
Well, I didn't know that this cat was once a ferrell (sp) cat that eventually trusted my mother enough to let it in the house. Scott (my bro) said he cannot catch the cat (it flies around the house at pretty good speeds) but wants my cousin to come up to help him sometime so they can catch it. I said, "you better not do that, no one is going to want a ferrell cat that pisses in their house."
So i really don't know wtf to do. :upset:
yankeebot
05-09-10, 06:47 PM
That sucks, Vicki. But if he's determined to get rid of the cat, he's probably going to. So why not see if you can find a no-kill shelter that will take it? I know Forgotten Felines is no-kill but I think they only take cats from near the CT shoreline. I may have some other places in my files at work. Let me know if you want to go that route and I'll see what I can come up with.
4bronxbombers
05-09-10, 06:48 PM
That sucks, Vicki. But if he's determined to get rid of the cat, he's probably going to. So why not see if you can find a no-kill shelter that will take it? I know Forgotten Felines is no-kill but I think they only take cats from near the CT shoreline. I may have some other places in my files at work. Let me know if you want to go that route and I'll see what I can come up with.
Hmm....thanks bot. I can give my Old Lyme address where our cottage is if they only take pets from that area. It makes me so sad.....i don't even want to think about it. This poor wild cat that loves my mom. :(
b-ball-lunachick
05-09-10, 06:53 PM
Thanks Danielle :-(... as I posted on FB - she is a bit perkier this morning. I just don't know what to do - I've never had to make this sort of decision before and it's tearing me apart.
I am also going to see if they can come to the house to do it - taking her to the vet completely stresses her out... she deserves some peace.
I'm so sorry Dawn..I just went through this a couple years ago -- everyone told me you'll know when it's time and i did get to that point where I felt he didn't have much quality of life and didn't want to keep him alive for me. I am so sorry you have to go through this. :upset:
b-ball-lunachick
05-09-10, 06:55 PM
What a dick. I don't care how nice he was trying to be; that's just fu**ed up. I hope you let him know how hurtful that was.
I know Jenn - it stunk. :( I think I just said something like that advice would be good if I was in a good relationship, that i'm actually going through a breakup and I never wanted to have a child just to have one or be a mom..it was about building a family and i wasn't going to just go and have one with anyone...he kind of just stared at me because I was starting already to tear up.
b-ball-lunachick
05-09-10, 06:57 PM
Hmm....thanks bot. I can give my Old Lyme address where our cottage is if they only take pets from that area. It makes me so sad.....i don't even want to think about it. This poor wild cat that loves my mom. :(
sorry vick. :( is it only one cat that your mom has?
i remember this girl at work had a cat that peed in the house in bad spots..they had pulled up the carpet and replaced the floor and the cat still went back to that spot - she wanted to strangle it. :upset:
4bronxbombers
05-09-10, 08:04 PM
sorry vick. :( is it only one cat that your mom has?
i remember this girl at work had a cat that peed in the house in bad spots..they had pulled up the carpet and replaced the floor and the cat still went back to that spot - she wanted to strangle it. :upset:
That's what I said to my brother....it's going to happen even if the carpet is pulled up. She has 2 cats. One domestic and one ferrell. The smell is horrible. :(
destelle
05-09-10, 10:04 PM
That's what I said to my brother....it's going to happen even if the carpet is pulled up. She has 2 cats. One domestic and one ferrell. The smell is horrible. :(
Aww Vicki - I am so sorry.
I hope something can be worked out for your mom and the cat :(
Unfortunately cat urine is almost impossible to get out of anything.
Happy Mothers Day to all my LOT ladies - you are all the best!!
Vick, I really hope your brother doesn't get rid of the cat. Who takes care of the litter box? If it's not scooped on a daily basis, that may be why the cat pees in the house. Unless he's always done that?
4bronxbombers
05-10-10, 07:32 AM
Vick, I really hope your brother doesn't get rid of the cat. Who takes care of the litter box? If it's not scooped on a daily basis, that may be why the cat pees in the house. Unless he's always done that?
The last 2 times I've been up there the litter boxes (there are 2 i think) look pretty clean to me. :dunno:
I really think because this cat have lived outside for so long, it maybe just doesn't use the litter box? I have no idea. The whole situation makes me ill. He says he knows people that want the cat. I don't buy it. Like I said, who would want a ferrell cat that pees in the house? No one. :(
The last 2 times I've been up there the litter boxes (there are 2 i think) look pretty clean to me. :dunno:
I really think because this cat have lived outside for so long, it maybe just doesn't use the litter box? I have no idea. The whole situation makes me ill. He says he knows people that want the cat. I don't buy it. Like I said, who would want a ferrell cat that pees in the house? No one. :(
What about letting the cat out once in awhile? Does she keep him indoors completely? I personally don't let my cats out, but some cats are not happy unless they get some time outdoors. As long as the cat is vaccinated and neutered, of course.
4bronxbombers
05-10-10, 10:55 AM
What about letting the cat out once in awhile? Does she keep him indoors completely? I personally don't let my cats out, but some cats are not happy unless they get some time outdoors. As long as the cat is vaccinated and neutered, of course.
I doubt it is vaccinated and neutered since it is/was a wild cat. Scott said the cat will NOT go out doors at all. See.....there really doesn't seem to be any solution which is why it's driving me nuts.
destelle
05-10-10, 02:53 PM
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(
Aww, Dawn. You didn't make her suffer. You helped her be comfortable for as long as possible. Sorry you have to go through this.
CoyoteYankee
05-10-10, 03:21 PM
Sorry to hear that Dawn. :( I know this probably sounds hollow but it really sounds like the best thing for her.
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(
(((((((Hug))))))))))
allybear
05-10-10, 03:59 PM
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(
(((Dawn))) I don't think you've made her suffer - you made her last days as special as possible. My sympathy to you...:(
(((Dawn))) I don't think you've made her suffer - you made her last days as special as possible. My sympathy to you...:(
I did my hug wrong :lol: I'm such an idiot.
CoyoteYankee
05-10-10, 04:10 PM
I did my hug wrong :lol: I'm such an idiot.
A hug can never be wrong.
(Well at least as long as it's two consenting adults doing the hugging)
4bronxbombers
05-10-10, 04:40 PM
I'm sorry Dawn. :( I'm sure she had a great life and that's the best you can do for an animal. Try to think of it like that.
xenadanielle
05-10-10, 05:02 PM
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(
I'm so sorry, Dawn. :upset:
((((Dawn)))))
(((((Emily)))))
destelle
05-10-10, 05:35 PM
I did my hug wrong :lol: I'm such an idiot.
:lol:
I needed a laugh with all the crying I have been doing ...
Thanks everyone ((((( LOT Ladies )))))
yankeebot
05-10-10, 05:42 PM
I'm sorry Dawn. But it sounds like you gave Emily a wonderful life and that's the best any of us can do.
:lol:
I needed a laugh with all the crying I have been doing ...
Thanks everyone ((((( LOT Ladies )))))
Show off! ;)
How does she seem now? Does she seem at peace?
b-ball-lunachick
05-10-10, 06:57 PM
I'm so sorry Dawn...you were both lucky to have each other to enrich your lives...I'm sending you and Emily lots of hugs. :(
jlw1980
05-10-10, 07:41 PM
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(I'm so sorry, Dawn. Just know you're doing the right thing, painful as it is. You gave her a happy life and you can be proud of that. That's what we had to say when Bucky had to go in January. (((Dawn))) :(
Hildy910
05-11-10, 12:33 PM
I'm taking Emily in tomorrow at 9am.
She is telling me it's time - I just hope I haven't made her suffer too much.
:(
Oh Dawn, I'm sorry. It's so hard to say good-bye to beloved pets. You gave her a great life, and she gave love right back to you. Big hugs.
Vicki, sorry to hear of the Mom/Bro/cat stress. That stinks. Any chance you guys could round up that cat and get it spayed/neutered? If it's a boy, part of the problem might be spraying, and that could cut the smell down considerably.
There's a group around here called Kitty Angels that deals with feral cat rescue. Maybe they are down in your neck of the woods as well?
Oh Dawn, I'm sorry. It's so hard to say good-bye to beloved pets. You gave her a great life, and she gave love right back to you. Big hugs.
Vicki, sorry to hear of the Mom/Bro/cat stress. That stinks. Any chance you guys could round up that cat and get it spayed/neutered? If it's a boy, part of the problem might be spraying, and that could cut the smell down considerably.
There's a group around here called Kitty Angels that deals with feral cat rescue. Maybe they are down in your neck of the woods as well?
That's a good suggestion, Hildy. When our cat Batman was overdue for his neutering, he started spraying everywhere. On things you didn't even know he had peed on. Furniture, my son's bookbag (thankfully, I smelled it before I sent him to school with it on his back), cardboard boxes, the walls. It was awful.
The only problem is sometimes if it's been going on for such a long time, the spraying becomes a habit, and it may not stop. But it's definitely worth a try.
4bronxbombers
05-11-10, 07:01 PM
Oh Dawn, I'm sorry. It's so hard to say good-bye to beloved pets. You gave her a great life, and she gave love right back to you. Big hugs.
Vicki, sorry to hear of the Mom/Bro/cat stress. That stinks. Any chance you guys could round up that cat and get it spayed/neutered? If it's a boy, part of the problem might be spraying, and that could cut the smell down considerably.
There's a group around here called Kitty Angels that deals with feral cat rescue. Maybe they are down in your neck of the woods as well?
Thanks Hilders. I will look into that and some other places like that.
What color shoes go best with a light pink dress?
Shannen will be wearing a newly re-designed version of my sister's maid of honor dress from my wedding, as some of you may remember, for prom.
Of course, when my sis wore the dress, she had the shoes dyed to match, but that's kinda wedding-y and not really prom-ish, right?
She really doesn't want to wear silver shoes. What else would go?
yankeebot
05-12-10, 04:55 PM
I think bone looks great with pink. It tones it down just enough to make the pink seem pretty but not seem overly girlish.
That's a possibility. We went to the new Marshall's shoe outlet in Ossining Sunday, but couldn't find anything she liked, other than a really high pair of Paris Hilton heels. There was one style that was pewter with a black bow that might have worked, but they ddn't have her size.
4bronxbombers
05-12-10, 04:58 PM
I agree with bot. Bone color would look best.
yankeebot
05-12-10, 05:05 PM
How pink is the pink, Karen? Light, dark, salmon-ish, Barbie-like?
How pink is the pink, Karen? Light, dark, salmon-ish, Barbie-like?
When we brought it to the dressmaker, she called it light pink. She said the satin is a common color and should be easy to find.
xenadanielle
05-12-10, 05:13 PM
Agree about the bone...that is what I would pick...
Alternatively: I have a more funky light pink dress which I can't fit into right now that I've worn with metallic silver mules.
Ladies has anyone ever had an oxygen facial? I'm going to a spa on Saturday with a gf of mine and I am *not* getting one but was tempted. Mostly b/c she's having a massage, so I chose a facial that was the same length of time....but maybe the next time we go or if I go by myself.
Never heard of an oxygen facial, but it sounds interesting. I really need a facial. It's been too long. A year, actually.
yankeebot
05-12-10, 05:17 PM
I've seen a lot of shoes recently with pink soles. That might be fun. Something along these lines. http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1214773&pg=5123134
I've seen a lot of shoes recently with pink soles. That might be fun. Something along these lines. http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1214773&pg=5123134
That's a cute idea and she would probably love them, except for the ugly platform part. I'll look for more like that. Plus, we're not really looking to spend that much $$. The Paris Hilton ones in the Marshalls outlet were only $40.
I'd wear silver. I know she doesn't like it, but I think a metallic like silver or a pewter are the only thing that will look good.
Although I guess a bone or beige would be OK as long as it's a patent leather.
yankeebot
05-12-10, 05:34 PM
If you have time for online shipping and the hit and miss of not trying on, check out 6pm. I just went a little nuts there last week. Tons of great buys right now.
xenadanielle
05-12-10, 05:35 PM
Oh duh, I totally glazed over the "Shanned does not like silver" part!!! :o
4bronxbombers
05-12-10, 07:03 PM
I like the shoes you posted bot (style, color) but not the platform part. A little too high for me though. I'd kill myself. :lol:
jlw1980
05-12-10, 07:16 PM
If you have time for online shipping and the hit and miss of not trying on, check out 6pm. I just went a little nuts there last week. Tons of great buys right now.6pm is the bomb. I remember telling you all about them a few years ago. They have such great prices on all kinds of name brands.
Hildy910
05-12-10, 08:09 PM
I've seen a lot of shoes recently with pink soles. That might be fun. Something along these lines. http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1214773&pg=5123134
Those are awesome. I'd fall off and break my booty, but they are awesome nonetheless.
How bout something like this?
http://www.6pm.com/nina-ekana-powder-sand-luster-satin
b-ball-lunachick
05-12-10, 08:16 PM
I agree with the other ladies - bone is probably best if she is not into silver. :) the only other color that may work (and it would depend on the undertones of the pink) is a metallic brown/bronze color? lots of those tones work well with certain pinks...also depends on what jewelry she's going with?
I have never tried an oxygen facial...I don't think my sister does those at her spa. Like karen, I'm overdue for a facial too..it's been way too long. :o I just feel bad booking out her time.
If you have time for online shipping and the hit and miss of not trying on, check out 6pm. I just went a little nuts there last week. Tons of great buys right now.
I can't shop for shoes online unless I've actually tried them on in a store.
destelle
05-12-10, 08:22 PM
Just wanted to say thank you to you all during my difficult time.
Yesterday was horrendous for me, to say the least.
But I absolutely know that it was the right thing to do ... even though I do wish I had done it a little sooner :(
She went very quickly and is at peace finally.
Something happened after the procedure that confirmed that there was more going on and that let me know (and her vet telling me) that she had another issue that was not diagnosed. It was a bit freaky.
Emily was the best little bugger I could have ever asked for. She was such a little lover and provided me with so much love, comfort and comedy in her long life.
I still expect to see her coming down the stairs or to come into bed to wake me up to be fed, but I guess that will pass, eventually. I miss her terribly.
Ollie, on the other hand, doesn't seem to mind her not being around :P
Thanks again ladies - I really appreciate it!!
destelle
05-12-10, 08:25 PM
I can't shop for shoes online unless I've actually tried them on in a store.
I can't either, for the most part, b/c of my high instep and fat feet, but I can do loafers, mules, etc. online - just not dressy shoes.
I love 6pm, though - bought some slippers, a pair of slip on loafers and workout gear from there - great prices.
I also purchased my Emu's on line...
Those are awesome. I'd fall off and break my booty, but they are awesome nonetheless.
How bout something like this?
http://www.6pm.com/nina-ekana-powder-sand-luster-satin
I think they're a little old fashioned for her taste. She likes those high heeled deals. I do, too, but I don't wear heels that often.
Aww, Dawn. It takes time, but it will get easier.
I was going to ask you about Ollie.
yankeeschic12324
05-12-10, 08:31 PM
Those are awesome. I'd fall off and break my booty, but they are awesome nonetheless.
How bout something like this?
http://www.6pm.com/nina-ekana-powder-sand-luster-satin
Those are super cute! So are the ones bot posted too!
b-ball-lunachick
05-12-10, 10:25 PM
Just wanted to say thank you to you all during my difficult time.
Yesterday was horrendous for me, to say the least.
But I absolutely know that it was the right thing to do ... even though I do wish I had done it a little sooner :(
She went very quickly and is at peace finally.
Something happened after the procedure that confirmed that there was more going on and that let me know (and her vet telling me) that she had another issue that was not diagnosed. It was a bit freaky.
Emily was the best little bugger I could have ever asked for. She was such a little lover and provided me with so much love, comfort and comedy in her long life.
I still expect to see her coming down the stairs or to come into bed to wake me up to be fed, but I guess that will pass, eventually. I miss her terribly.
Ollie, on the other hand, doesn't seem to mind her not being around :P
Thanks again ladies - I really appreciate it!!
aww Dawn {{hug}}she sounds like a very special kitty. like Karen said, it may take awhile but it does get easier..I remember that feeling of looking around corners and thinking he was going to pop his head around...I'm glad you have another one -- for me, it was just the one and we felt the house was so quite...just take it day by day. :(
xenadanielle
05-13-10, 11:05 AM
A little going-around-the-office humor, ladies.
________________________________________
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
You've heard about people who have been abducted and had
their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves.
My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years
ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else's thighs.
It was just that quick. The replacements had the texture of
cooked oatmeal. Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs.
Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my
life in jeans.
And then the thieves struck again.
My butt was next. I knew it was the same gang, because they
took pains to match my new rear-end to the thighs they had
stuck me with earlier. But my new butt was attached at least
three inches lower than my original! I realized I'd have to
give up my jeans in favor of long skirts.
Two years ago I realized my arms had been switched. One
morning I was fixing my hair and was horrified to see the
flesh of my upper arm swing to and fro with the motion of
the hairbrush. This was really getting scary - my body was
being replaced one section at a time. What could they do to
me next?
When my poor neck suddenly disappeared and was replaced with a turkey neck, I decided to tell my story. Women of the
world wake up and smell the coffee! Those 'plastic' surgeons
are using REAL replacement body parts - stolen from you and
me! The next time someone you know has something 'lifted',
look again - was it lifted from you?
THIS IS NOT A HOAX. This is happening to women everywhere every night.
WARN YOUR FRIENDS!
P. S. Last year I thought someone had stolen my bewbs. I was lying in bed and they were gone! But when I jumped out of bed, I was relieved to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept. Now I keep them hidden in my waistband.
xenadanielle
05-13-10, 11:07 AM
Just wanted to say thank you to you all during my difficult time.
Yesterday was horrendous for me, to say the least.
But I absolutely know that it was the right thing to do ... even though I do wish I had done it a little sooner :(
She went very quickly and is at peace finally.
Something happened after the procedure that confirmed that there was more going on and that let me know (and her vet telling me) that she had another issue that was not diagnosed. It was a bit freaky.
Emily was the best little bugger I could have ever asked for. She was such a little lover and provided me with so much love, comfort and comedy in her long life.
I still expect to see her coming down the stairs or to come into bed to wake me up to be fed, but I guess that will pass, eventually. I miss her terribly.
Ollie, on the other hand, doesn't seem to mind her not being around :P
Thanks again ladies - I really appreciate it!!
((((Dawn))))
Aw, Ollie....I'm glad you have him to lean on during this time.
CoyoteYankee
05-13-10, 11:16 AM
Aw Dawn. :(
You did the right thing for her.
Just wanted to say thank you to you all during my difficult time.
Yesterday was horrendous for me, to say the least.
But I absolutely know that it was the right thing to do ... even though I do wish I had done it a little sooner :(
She went very quickly and is at peace finally.
Something happened after the procedure that confirmed that there was more going on and that let me know (and her vet telling me) that she had another issue that was not diagnosed. It was a bit freaky.
Emily was the best little bugger I could have ever asked for. She was such a little lover and provided me with so much love, comfort and comedy in her long life.
I still expect to see her coming down the stairs or to come into bed to wake me up to be fed, but I guess that will pass, eventually. I miss her terribly.
Ollie, on the other hand, doesn't seem to mind her not being around :P
Thanks again ladies - I really appreciate it!!
That's what we're here for :)
allybear
05-13-10, 12:24 PM
Awwwwe, Dawn. I did have to giggle at Ollie not minding her not being around, he's like, "hee hee, I have mommy all to myself now".
I love those shoes bot posted! :ga-ga: If she won't wear silver, I'd go with bone, I guess. Although silver would look best, imo.
Awwwwe, Dawn. I did have to giggle at Ollie not minding her not being around, he's like, "hee hee, I have mommy all to myself now".
I love those shoes bot posted! :ga-ga: If she won't wear silver, I'd go with bone, I guess. Although silver would look best, imo.
If we can find a style of silver shoe she likes, she may go for it. We have to shop around some more.
I haven't heard from the dress maker lady, who's had the dress since the end of Feb. I called her yesterday and left a message. She hasn't called me back yet. She lives across from my sister, so I know I can get in touch with her, but time is getting short.
snarkerella
05-13-10, 05:18 PM
When you guys are shoe-shopping - Nina shoes are the BEST and they're not expensive either. :)
jlw1980
05-13-10, 11:05 PM
Just wanted to say thank you to you all during my difficult time.
Yesterday was horrendous for me, to say the least.
But I absolutely know that it was the right thing to do ... even though I do wish I had done it a little sooner :(
She went very quickly and is at peace finally.
Something happened after the procedure that confirmed that there was more going on and that let me know (and her vet telling me) that she had another issue that was not diagnosed. It was a bit freaky.
Emily was the best little bugger I could have ever asked for. She was such a little lover and provided me with so much love, comfort and comedy in her long life.
I still expect to see her coming down the stairs or to come into bed to wake me up to be fed, but I guess that will pass, eventually. I miss her terribly.
Ollie, on the other hand, doesn't seem to mind her not being around :P
Thanks again ladies - I really appreciate it!!
Aww, Dawn. I'm glad you had her as part of your life for so long. Wish they could stay with us forever! She was lucky to have you in her life, too. Be good to yourself, Dear. XOXO
allybear
05-14-10, 07:24 AM
When you guys are shoe-shopping - Nina shoes are the BEST and they're not expensive either. :)
Yes, they make excellent dressy shoes. My favorite shoe store is Love My Shoes (I don't know if they have them by you, Karen), because they have great styles and a lot of the time great buys. I just thought of it because I've bought Nina shoes there.
Yes, they make excellent dressy shoes. My favorite shoe store is Love My Shoes (I don't know if they have them by you, Karen), because they have great styles and a lot of the time great buys. I just thought of it because I've bought Nina shoes there.
We don't have a Love My Shoes store that I know of. I've never heard of it.
I'll have to look up who else carries Nina shoes.
yankeeschic12324
05-14-10, 11:55 AM
We don't have a Love My Shoes store that I know of. I've never heard of it.
I'll have to look up who else carries Nina shoes.
I think Macy's does.
EDIT: Lord & Taylor and Dillard's carries as well.
I think Macy's does.
EDIT: Lord & Taylor and Dillard's carries as well.
I can check Macy's. But we're really not looking to spend a lot on shoes unless it's something we can both wear on other occasions. If she's gonna wear them for prom and never again, I would prefer to go as cheap as possible. :lol:
yankeeschic12324
05-15-10, 01:47 PM
I can check Macy's. But we're really not looking to spend a lot on shoes unless it's something we can both wear on other occasions. If she's gonna wear them for prom and never again, I would prefer to go as cheap as possible. :lol:
How about Marshall's/ TJMaxx then? I <3 shopping there!
I went shopping at Ross (along the same lines as Marshall's/TJMaxx) yesterday and bought a super cute shirt for 0.49!!!! I flippin love clearance! :roflmao: (its a gray leopard print tank...or maybe its a cheetah print? I cant tell the difference)
I can check Macy's. But we're really not looking to spend a lot on shoes unless it's something we can both wear on other occasions. If she's gonna wear them for prom and never again, I would prefer to go as cheap as possible. :lol:
Yeah, Nina shoes are usually pretty expensive for one use.
allybear
05-15-10, 08:35 PM
Yeah, Nina shoes are usually pretty expensive for one use.
If you're in Macy's or (gasp) Lord & Taylor, for sure. The ones I got at Love My Shoes were like $25, which worked for me. And they're silver peep toe pumps, so I've actually worn them to a few things (OK, every wedding I've been to in the past three years :lol: )
If you're in Macy's or (gasp) Lord & Taylor, for sure. The ones I got at Love My Shoes were like $25, which worked for me. And they're silver peep toe pumps, so I've actually worn them to a few things (OK, every wedding I've been to in the past three years :lol: )
That's definitely the exception to the rule though, and you can't always find the same brands there each time. I think they're like Marshalls and TJ Maxx and they get what they get.
Sometimes DSW has them too, although I don't find DSW to be all that discounted.
I finally talked to the dress maker yesterday. She's had the dress since Feb but hasn't done much with it. I know she's good and she'll get it done, but it makes me nervous. We're going to see her Thursday to have Shannen try the dress pinned-on, now that it's apart. She's basically remaking the whole dress, except for the bodice.
4bronxbombers
05-16-10, 08:57 AM
I finally talked to the dress maker yesterday. She's had the dress since Feb but hasn't done much with it. I know she's good and she'll get it done, but it makes me nervous. We're going to see her Thursday to have Shannen try the dress pinned-on, now that it's apart. She's basically remaking the whole dress, except for the bodice.
oy.....she sounds like quite the procrastinator. i can relate......Hopefully when you see her Thurs she can put the pedal to the medal. God i hate that expression - why did I just use it? :o
oy.....she sounds like quite the procrastinator. i can relate......Hopefully when you see her Thurs she can put the pedal to the medal. God i hate that expression - why did I just use it? :o
That line always reminds me of Sally Field in Smokey and the Bandit. "Put the pedal to the metal and the thing to the floor." :lol:
She's really good at what she does, so it probably is a 123 project for her once she knows what's gotta be done. We're not 100% sure what's happening with the skirt yet, so Shannen will have to definitely decide Thursday.
allybear
05-17-10, 07:50 AM
That's definitely the exception to the rule though, and you can't always find the same brands there each time. I think they're like Marshalls and TJ Maxx and they get what they get.
Sometimes DSW has them too, although I don't find DSW to be all that discounted.
DSW is hit or miss discount-wise, although I have to get there....I have a coupon that expires at the end of the month for 20% off a $49.85 purchase. I really need black pumps for work - the ones that are comfortable are starting to show their age and the replacements are not comfortable at all! They're OK with sheer stockings, but how often do I wear sheer stockings? With tights or barefoot, they hurt, so they need to be replaced.
20% off a $49.85 purchase? Why didn't they just say $50? :lol:
I'm wearing a black bra under an ecru top today. Oops.
allybear
05-17-10, 10:15 AM
I'm wearing a black bra under an ecru top today. Oops.
Can you say you planned it - it's a fashion statement.
xenadanielle
05-17-10, 12:21 PM
I'm wearing a black bra under an ecru top today. Oops.
Exactly...I've seen some women do this seemingly on purpose.
My bra/shirt combo is color-coordinated today (blue) but I did not realize the shirt (it's a shell/t-shirt-ish thing) has spots. :o Fortunately I'm wearing a hoodie cardigan over it with two-way zippers so I can cover them up.
Oh, wait...this was supposed to be in response to Ally! LOL.
allybear
05-17-10, 02:58 PM
Exactly...I've seen some women do this seemingly on purpose.
My bra/shirt combo is color-coordinated today (blue) but I did not realize the shirt (it's a shell/t-shirt-ish thing) has spots. :o Fortunately I'm wearing a hoodie cardigan over it with two-way zippers so I can cover them up.
Oh, wait...this was supposed to be in response to Ally! LOL.
OK, I'm really really pretty today. I was ready to say what's the matter with spots, thinking they were like polka dots. The only thing I could think was maybe they were sheer white dots and the blue bra showed too much through them. As I was typing this I realized you meant spots like something spilled spots. :lol:
I need a nap. Or a massage. Or a vacation.
xenadanielle
05-17-10, 05:24 PM
OK, I'm really really pretty today. I was ready to say what's the matter with spots, thinking they were like polka dots. The only thing I could think was maybe they were sheer white dots and the blue bra showed too much through them. As I was typing this I realized you meant spots like something spilled spots. :lol:
I need a nap. Or a massage. Or a vacation.
Yeah...they are more like grease spots that were never washed out. :o I was really tired/sleepy this morning. :lol:
jlw1980
05-17-10, 06:44 PM
I'm wearing a black bra under an ecru top today. Oops.I've never seen "ecru" used except in terms of the color of wedding invitations. :lol:
This reminds me of that scene in Bridge Jones' Diary, though, when she wears a black bra under an ivory/ecru shirt. She did it on purpose, though. :lol:
I've never seen "ecru" used except in terms of the color of wedding invitations. :lol:
This reminds me of that scene in Bridge Jones' Diary, though, when she wears a black bra under an ivory/ecru shirt. She did it on purpose, though. :lol:
You're right, it's ivory anyway :lol:
Of course, I had to go to the hospital for my pre-surgical testing today too :lol:
Couldn't just slink home.
CoyoteYankee
05-18-10, 09:11 AM
I've never seen "ecru" used except in terms of the color of wedding invitations. :lol:
It's used in crossword puzzles all the time! :lol:
b-ball-lunachick
05-18-10, 09:25 AM
You're right, it's ivory anyway :lol:
Of course, I had to go to the hospital for my pre-surgical testing today too :lol:
Couldn't just slink home.
:lol: those are the days you just stand up taller and say eff it. :D
I'm wearing all black today -- it's that kind of yucky, rainy day. I used to wear all black ALL the time. I miss it a bit..also makes it easy to pick out accessories/undergarments. :D may need to do this more often.
Hildy910
05-18-10, 09:34 AM
I would say that about 70% of my wardrobe is black, 20% blue jeans and 10% random stuff I rarely wear.
So I wear a ton of boots all winter--knee high, ankle boots, low heel, CFM heel, you name it. I need a similar alternative for the summer, and flip flops don't seem quite put together enough. And I can't wear high heels with shorts or a jeans skirt w/out getting flashbacks to slinking through the hallways of high school in full 'Saturday Night Fever' slut fashion mode. So what's the summer shoe that does it all and yet looks edgy and fresh w/out looking tacky?
CoyoteYankee
05-18-10, 10:01 AM
:lol: those are the days you just stand up taller and say eff it. :D
I'm wearing all black today -- it's that kind of yucky, rainy day. I used to wear all black ALL the time. I miss it a bit..also makes it easy to pick out accessories/undergarments. :D may need to do this more often.
Hey --- I didn't know you were a goth chick. ;)
yankeebot
05-18-10, 10:06 AM
I would say that about 70% of my wardrobe is black, 20% blue jeans and 10% random stuff I rarely wear.
So I wear a ton of boots all winter--knee high, ankle boots, low heel, CFM heel, you name it. I need a similar alternative for the summer, and flip flops don't seem quite put together enough. And I can't wear high heels with shorts or a jeans skirt w/out getting flashbacks to slinking through the hallways of high school in full 'Saturday Night Fever' slut fashion mode. So what's the summer shoe that does it all and yet looks edgy and fresh w/out looking tacky?
Ballet flats. There are tons and oh so cute. And if you slack on the pedicure, closed toes ftw. I love the gladiator sandals but I'm old and getting a little cankle-ish so that's a no-no for me but if you have the ankles, go for it. Kitten heels if you want a tiny lift are great and clogs are always fine. Wedges too. I need a bigger shoe budget.
b-ball-lunachick
05-18-10, 12:30 PM
I would say that about 70% of my wardrobe is black, 20% blue jeans and 10% random stuff I rarely wear.
So I wear a ton of boots all winter--knee high, ankle boots, low heel, CFM heel, you name it. I need a similar alternative for the summer, and flip flops don't seem quite put together enough. And I can't wear high heels with shorts or a jeans skirt w/out getting flashbacks to slinking through the hallways of high school in full 'Saturday Night Fever' slut fashion mode. So what's the summer shoe that does it all and yet looks edgy and fresh w/out looking tacky?
:lol: that used to be me - and most times when I wore jeans, it was with black top and shoes. :D I have now significantly branched out and added a lot of brown to my wardrobe and more recently, a small amount grey. :D I do have some colors I sprinkle in here and there but I wear a lot of solids - if I wear a print here, it's a big deal.
as for shoes...for summer, I wear mostly wedge sandals that can be casual or be dressed up for work with a dressy capri pant - I usually find a pair of black ones and a pair of brown ones that i love and wear them out. I'm not a big fan of wearing certain sandals from year to year anyway if they have that footprint inside. :D
Hey --- I didn't know you were a goth chick. ;)
:lol: all i needed was the makeup and hair dyed black and I could have passed. :D
4bronxbombers
05-18-10, 03:41 PM
:lol: that used to be me - and most times when I wore jeans, it was with black top and shoes. :D I have now significantly branched out and added a lot of brown to my wardrobe and more recently, a small amount grey. :D I do have some colors I sprinkle in here and there but I wear a lot of solids - if I wear a print here, it's a big deal.
as for shoes...for summer, I wear mostly wedge sandals that can be casual or be dressed up for work with a dressy capri pant - I usually find a pair of black ones and a pair of brown ones that i love and wear them out. I'm not a big fan of wearing certain sandals from year to year anyway if they have that footprint inside. :D
:lol: all i needed was the makeup and hair dyed black and I could have passed. :D
:lol: I don't like that either. Luckily none of mine have that type of bottom.
b-ball-lunachick
05-18-10, 03:45 PM
:lol: I don't like that either. Luckily none of mine have that type of bottom.
I had one pair of Mia sandals that I absolutely loved. they were cute, comfy and fabulous. But they had that kind of sole..my sister did a tug of war with me over the garbage can telling me they had to go. She was right but it was tough to give them up..I was already into the second year with them and she was appalled. :o don't judge!
hey - what was the brand name of the pair you wore when we met up? i liked those a lot and remember looking online afterward and liked some other ones too. :)
4bronxbombers
05-18-10, 04:06 PM
I had one pair of Mia sandals that I absolutely loved. they were cute, comfy and fabulous. But they had that kind of sole..my sister did a tug of war with me over the garbage can telling me they had to go. She was right but it was tough to give them up..I was already into the second year with them and she was appalled. :o don't judge!
hey - what was the brand name of the pair you wore when we met up? i liked those a lot and remember looking online afterward and liked some other ones too. :)
Were they the black ones? If they are the ones I'm thinking......i have 2 pair. One is Ecco and the others are Stuart Weitzmans'.
4bronxbombers
05-18-10, 04:08 PM
One of the women at our beach who is XXL in size has these very, very old sandles that are made of cloth with her mamoth footprint in the bottom (and dirty with an outline of her foot:o ). God, every year when i see her wear them to the beach, I cringe. They are disgusting. :barf: The cloth is all ripped, the bottoms are black from her feet. :upset:
I would hope if I ever sported something around like that my friend(s) would please tell me to toss them. :lol:
b-ball-lunachick
05-18-10, 05:41 PM
One of the women at our beach who is XXL in size has these very, very old sandles that are made of cloth with her mamoth footprint in the bottom (and dirty with an outline of her foot:o ). God, every year when i see her wear them to the beach, I cringe. They are disgusting. :barf: The cloth is all ripped, the bottoms are black from her feet. :upset:
I would hope if I ever sported something around like that my friend(s) would please tell me to toss them. :lol:
:lol: mine weren't that bad at least...my sister never would have known if i didn't point it out that i had to give them up soon..and she said - like now. :D
oh they were ecco - I have had Stuart Weitzman before too - I like those. :)
xenadanielle
05-18-10, 05:48 PM
Note to self: make sure none of my sandals or anything have a foot outline....:lol: :o
4bronxbombers
05-18-10, 06:01 PM
Note to self: make sure none of my sandals or anything have a foot outline....:lol: :o
:lol: No....Danielle, if you saw these shoes/sandles she wears you'd die. They are simply dirty from wearing them year after year.
yankeeschic12324
05-18-10, 07:33 PM
I would say that about 70% of my wardrobe is black, 20% blue jeans and 10% random stuff I rarely wear.
So I wear a ton of boots all winter--knee high, ankle boots, low heel, CFM heel, you name it. I need a similar alternative for the summer, and flip flops don't seem quite put together enough. And I can't wear high heels with shorts or a jeans skirt w/out getting flashbacks to slinking through the hallways of high school in full 'Saturday Night Fever' slut fashion mode. So what's the summer shoe that does it all and yet looks edgy and fresh w/out looking tacky?
I usually go with a wedge heel. :)
4bronxbombers
05-18-10, 07:55 PM
I'm so glad they brought the wedge back. LOVE the wedge.
You know what recent fashion I absolutely hate? The bigass effin belt. Hate it. :barf: To me, you have to be 16 and slim as a pencil.
allybear
05-18-10, 08:37 PM
Note to self: make sure none of my sandals or anything have a foot outline....:lol: :o
On the to-do list Friday: new sandals. :lol:
A poor excuse is better than none! :lol:
allybear
05-18-10, 08:39 PM
I'm so glad they brought the wedge back. LOVE the wedge.
You know what recent fashion I absolutely hate? The bigass effin belt. Hate it. :barf: To me, you have to be 16 and slim as a pencil.
Or 25 and slim as a pencil - if you mean those big stretchy ones I've seen lately, they were a staple back in the day (over a sweater dress, no less). :lol:
yankeebot
05-18-10, 08:43 PM
Or 25 and slim as a pencil - if you mean those big stretchy ones I've seen lately, they were a staple back in the day (over a sweater dress, no less). :lol:
Oh god. I have pictures wearing that combo. I really should burn them. :lol:
b-ball-lunachick
05-19-10, 12:49 PM
oh yikes- I have pics of that too..and usually with tights or leggings -- that was a long time ago..yet everything comes back, doesn't it? :D
so ladies -- I've spoken about my quest for a great replacement for my mascara that Maybelline discontinued...it's still a sore subject that they did that. ;) I was using Tarte for awhile - but it gets clumpy too soon...
anyway, I looked at the best sellers today on Sephora and saw this one - WTH is up with this brush? I'd probably end up with a big ball of black hanging from my lashes :D
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P218317&categoryId=B70
has anyone tried using something like this?
oh yikes- I have pics of that too..and usually with tights or leggings -- that was a long time ago..yet everything comes back, doesn't it? :D
so ladies -- I've spoken about my quest for a great replacement for my mascara that Maybelline discontinued...it's still a sore subject that they did that. ;) I was using Tarte for awhile - but it gets clumpy too soon...
anyway, I looked at the best sellers today on Sephora and saw this one - WTH is up with this brush? I'd probably end up with a big ball of black hanging from my lashes :D
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P218317&categoryId=B70
has anyone tried using something like this?
I use one of the Loreals that has that brush. It finds lashes I never knew I had anymore. I love it.
b-ball-lunachick
05-19-10, 03:55 PM
I use one of the Loreals that has that brush. It finds lashes I never knew I had anymore. I love it.
Really? i had no idea..hmm, maybe I should have ordered that one instead. :-ponder-:
4bronxbombers
05-19-10, 04:36 PM
I've always used the Maybeline except when I've gotten those "free" gifts when you buy a Clinique product or something....but I've never liked any of the mascaras so I've stuck with Maybeline. :dunno:
I'm too lazy to search for something that's comparable.
Jeanne, wtf is that mascara all about? I can't understand how anyone would put that on their eye lashes. :wtf:
I try different mascaras once in a while. I always go back to Maybelline, though. I used to always use the one in the pink tube. Since I've been using the Stiletto, however, going back to the shorty wand on the Great Lash (I think it's called that), seems odd. :lol:
xenadanielle
05-19-10, 05:06 PM
I have/try so many different mascaras...I keep thinking I'm going to find something magical. I even ordered a kit from Sephora that had all the different ones. I did like the one by Tarte in said kit. I think I like the Bare Escentuals one too?
I like the Stiletto, Karen...it's not my absolute favorite though.
I tend to just go back to Diorshow though. Or Lancome Hypnose. Or Lash Blast. There is a new Bobbi Brown one I like a lot too. :lol: I have issues...
Trish, when are you going in tomorrow? I hope everything goes OK!!! I will be thinking about you. :)
4bronxbombers
05-19-10, 05:08 PM
I think I told you guys my friend who is a Derm gave me for my birthday LAST YEAR the lashtese stuff where you put this liquid on your lashes and they just grow. The whole kit is still sitting on my bureau. :lol: And I'm sure it's costly but I just have never used it. :o
Oops, here it is....I called it the wrong name:
http://www.latisse.com/
4bronxbombers
05-19-10, 05:11 PM
Good luck tomorrow Trishie. :)
Yes, good luck, Trish. Was it originally scheduled for Friday or did I misunderstand?
I think I told you guys my friend who is a Derm gave me for my birthday LAST YEAR the lashtese stuff where you put this liquid on your lashes and they just grow. The whole kit is still sitting on my bureau. :lol: And I'm sure it's costly but I just have never used it. :o
Oops, here it is....I called it the wrong name:
http://www.latisse.com/
Is it a whole long process to use that stuff? Do you have to keep using it every so often?
4bronxbombers
05-19-10, 05:36 PM
Is it a whole long process to use that stuff? Do you have to keep using it every so often?
I can't really remember but I think you just put this liquid on at night. I think....but to me, there really isn't a big diff between doing that and just slapping some Maybelline on in the morning, ya know? :dunno:
jlw1980
05-19-10, 05:44 PM
I've never cared much about makeup, but I think this mascara looks bad-ass:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210591&cm_mmc=us_partners-_-Linkshare-_-datafeed-_-allpdts&_requestid=242828
I'd try it in the Black Cherry and Purple Haze.
I have a purple one whose name I can't remember right now, and I love it. Purple rocks my eyes. When not using black, I like purple eyeliner, too.
I've never cared much about makeup, but I think this mascara looks bad-ass:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210591&cm_mmc=us_partners-_-Linkshare-_-datafeed-_-allpdts&_requestid=242828
I'd try it in the Black Cherry and Purple Haze.
I have a purple one whose name I can't remember right now, and I love it. Purple rocks my eyes. When not using black, I like purple eyeliner, too.
$17 for mascara? No thanks! My Maybelline costs between $4.50 and $8 depending on which one I get.
I have green eyes, and they say purple eyeliner is supposed to bring out the color, but I never notice a difference if I wear purple eyeliner.
I can't really remember but I think you just put this liquid on at night. I think....but to me, there really isn't a big diff between doing that and just slapping some Maybelline on in the morning, ya know? :dunno:
Yeah, I know. I would think the latisse is for people with really sparse/short eyelashes anyway.
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 11. I have to be there at 10. Getting a little anxious now.
destelle
05-19-10, 06:26 PM
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 11. I have to be there at 10. Getting a little anxious now.
Good luck Trish!! I'll be thinking about you!
I hope everything goes great and you get the relief you deserve!
destelle
05-19-10, 06:27 PM
I'm a Maybelline Great Lash girl (pink tube).
I do try other mascaras from time to time but haven't found anything magical - that round wand looks intriguing, though.
yankeebot
05-19-10, 06:37 PM
Good luck Trish! Fight the anxiety and focus on the great drugs!
Good luck Trish! Fight the anxiety and focus on the great drugs!
Thanks girls!
I plan on talking them into letting me keep the IV indefinitely!
jlw1980
05-19-10, 06:48 PM
$17 for mascara? No thanks! My Maybelline costs between $4.50 and $8 depending on which one I get.
I have green eyes, and they say purple eyeliner is supposed to bring out the color, but I never notice a difference if I wear purple eyeliner.I wouldn't pay that, either, Karen. I just thought it looked cool. I think I have Cover Girl. :lol:
I have hazel eyes that definitely are more green than brown, and the purple looks great with them. :)
4bronxbombers
05-19-10, 07:07 PM
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 11. I have to be there at 10. Getting a little anxious now.
Tell them to be careful. Big weekend coming up. :D
jlw1980
05-19-10, 07:56 PM
Thanks girls!
I plan on talking them into letting me keep the IV indefinitely!Good luck, Trish. I hope this helps you! :)
b-ball-lunachick
05-19-10, 08:16 PM
I have/try so many different mascaras...I keep thinking I'm going to find something magical. I even ordered a kit from Sephora that had all the different ones. I did like the one by Tarte in said kit. I think I like the Bare Escentuals one too?
I like the Stiletto, Karen...it's not my absolute favorite though.
I tend to just go back to Diorshow though. Or Lancome Hypnose. Or Lash Blast. There is a new Bobbi Brown one I like a lot too. :lol: I have issues...
Trish, when are you going in tomorrow? I hope everything goes OK!!! I will be thinking about you. :)
I have mascara issues too. :D
I'm the only person I know who doesn't like the pink maybelline - not thick enough or something yet my older sister uses it and it works great for her...I don't like Stiletto or dior show (my sister loved that one too when i passed it on)..I was using both tartes -- one waterproof, one not..still using those but want to try something else. :)
the maybelline i loved was Illegal Lengths in the purple tube. I need a moment of silence.
:D okay...sorry - I'm still in mourning. I had bought 5 of them from drugstore.com when it was discontinued. I have issues. :o
I ordered this one today:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml%3B$sessionid$ZT4LKBJNEWIXYCV0KQLRPIQ;jsessionid=ZT4LKBJNEWIXYCV0KQLRPIQ?categoryId=A17&id=P174100
I know someone who swears by it...and the wand looks like the one I loved before so we'll see. :)
b-ball-lunachick
05-19-10, 08:18 PM
I think I told you guys my friend who is a Derm gave me for my birthday LAST YEAR the lashtese stuff where you put this liquid on your lashes and they just grow. The whole kit is still sitting on my bureau. :lol: And I'm sure it's costly but I just have never used it. :o
Oops, here it is....I called it the wrong name:
http://www.latisse.com/
I wouldn't use that stuff Vick..I heard them on the commercial with some side effects -- can't remember what they were but I remember thinking - if that is a risk, why would anyone try that? :D
b-ball-lunachick
05-19-10, 08:20 PM
Thanks girls!
I plan on talking them into letting me keep the IV indefinitely!
good luck trish. :) we'll be looking forward to the update after the surgery PUI. :D
good luck trish. :) we'll be looking forward to the update after the surgery PUI. :D
I promise I won't post pictures!
I wouldn't use that stuff Vick..I heard them on the commercial with some side effects -- can't remember what they were but I remember thinking - if that is a risk, why would anyone try that? :D
It can darken iris color.
CoyoteYankee
05-19-10, 09:51 PM
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 11. I have to be there at 10. Getting a little anxious now.
Good luck Trish! I hope that everything goes well. Is it out-patient surgery?
CoyoteYankee
05-19-10, 09:55 PM
I think I told you guys my friend who is a Derm gave me for my birthday LAST YEAR the lashtese stuff where you put this liquid on your lashes and they just grow. The whole kit is still sitting on my bureau. :lol: And I'm sure it's costly but I just have never used it. :o
Oops, here it is....I called it the wrong name:
http://www.latisse.com/
Even hearing all the bad stuff, I still kinda want to try it. My lashes are pitifully thin and short. I'm actually jealous of my 2 1/2 year old niece who has the longest, thickest eyelashes I've ever seen! :lol:
xenadanielle
05-19-10, 10:18 PM
I have mascara issues too. :D
I'm the only person I know who doesn't like the pink maybelline - not thick enough or something yet my older sister uses it and it works great for her...I don't like Stiletto or dior show (my sister loved that one too when i passed it on)..I was using both tartes -- one waterproof, one not..still using those but want to try something else. :)
the maybelline i loved was Illegal Lengths in the purple tube. I need a moment of silence.
:D okay...sorry - I'm still in mourning. I had bought 5 of them from drugstore.com when it was discontinued. I have issues. :o
I ordered this one today:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml%3B$sessionid$ZT4LKBJNEWIXYCV0KQLRPIQ;jsessionid=ZT4LKBJNEWIXYCV0KQLRPIQ?categoryId=A17&id=P174100
I know someone who swears by it...and the wand looks like the one I loved before so we'll see. :)
I've seen Fiberwig discussed favorably in reviews.
I think the mascara I used to like was Lash Discovery? I can't remember. And I don't like Great Lash either. I think it's too liquid-y.
Good luck, Trish, even though you won't see this until later. I'll be thinking of you all day. :)
4bronxbombers
05-20-10, 09:17 AM
I have mascara issues too. :D
I'm the only person I know who doesn't like the pink maybelline - not thick enough or something yet my older sister uses it and it works great for her...I don't like Stiletto or dior show (my sister loved that one too when i passed it on)..I was using both tartes -- one waterproof, one not..still using those but want to try something else. :)
the maybelline i loved was Illegal Lengths in the purple tube. I need a moment of silence.
:roflmao:
b-ball-lunachick
05-20-10, 09:18 AM
I've seen Fiberwig discussed favorably in reviews.
I think the mascara I used to like was Lash Discovery? I can't remember. And I don't like Great Lash either. I think it's too liquid-y.
Me too. :)
I used Lash Discovery - it was okay for the first week - I know that sounds odd. :D I heard Define-a-Lash is a decent replacement..maybe I should try that one too.
I'll let you know about the Fiberwig one - I'm like a kid on Christmas when I get a new mascara to try - unless it stinks. then I'm like Charlie Brown on Halloween - "I got a rock." :D
b-ball-lunachick
05-20-10, 09:20 AM
:roflmao:
:lol: you laugh but I am still in mourning. And I am not alone. I googled replacements and there were all sorts of people saying they wish it was brought back. :P
I found one unopened tube in my makeup basket this morning..for some reason, I'm saving it. I know - I have issues. :D
4bronxbombers
05-20-10, 09:21 AM
I wouldn't use that stuff Vick..I heard them on the commercial with some side effects -- can't remember what they were but I remember thinking - if that is a risk, why would anyone try that? :D
I've read the side effects and i thinks that's part of why I never used it. Plus I'm too lazy. My lashes are pretty good so a few swipes of Maybelline and I'm good to go.
My youngest though......OMG he has the longest, thickest lashes I've ever seen. Def going to be a heart breaker. :lol:
Oh, yeah, and he's 10 and they are doing the "puberty" talk at school. He came home, told me a little about it, showed me the paper that said they would be getting hair around their genitals, threw the paper on the island in the kitchen and announced he was going in the bathroom to check and see if he had any "hair down there yet." :lol: I kid you not.....he is the funniest freakin kid. He came out of the bathroom and told me "there was a little but you could hardly see it." :lol:
He says stuff like this all the time and I just die laughing.....
4bronxbombers
05-20-10, 09:23 AM
:lol: you laugh but I am still in mourning. And I am not alone. I googled replacements and there were all sorts of people saying they wish it was brought back. :P
I found one unopened tube in my makeup basket this morning..for some reason, I'm saving it. I know - I have issues. :D
:lol: Did you check Amazon?
I have issues like that too, if it makes you feel any better. Do you guys remember when I bought boxes and boxes of my favorite gum from Amazon when they discontinued it? :o
b-ball-lunachick
05-20-10, 09:28 AM
I've read the side effects and i thinks that's part of why I never used it. Plus I'm too lazy. My lashes are pretty good so a few swipes of Maybelline and I'm good to go.
My youngest though......OMG he has the longest, thickest lashes I've ever seen. Def going to be a heart breaker. :lol:
Oh, yeah, and he's 10 and they are doing the "puberty" talk at school. He came home, told me a little about it, showed me the paper that said they would be getting hair around their genitals, threw the paper on the island in the kitchen and announced he was going in the bathroom to check and see if he had any "hair down there yet." :lol: I kid you not.....he is the funniest freakin kid. He came out of the bathroom and told me "there was a little but you could hardly see it." :lol:
He says stuff like this all the time and I just die laughing.....
:roflmao: :roflmao: omg - that kid is freaking hysterical. I cackled at work. :o
those side effects scared me - you don't need that. :)
I know what you mean about those lashes - my brother has them (got nicest eyes in HS which is rare for someone with brown eyes -- well they are almost black like mine. :D) and my niece - she is blonde, big blue eyes and the longest dark lashes ever. I got her that sample mascara kit for christmas last year that Danielle was talking about. :)
the gum thing from Amazon must have been before I discovered the LOT. :D I had bought some from drugstore.com - but should have bought more. :o do you still have the gum? what kind was it?
destelle
05-20-10, 09:30 AM
I've read the side effects and i thinks that's part of why I never used it. Plus I'm too lazy. My lashes are pretty good so a few swipes of Maybelline and I'm good to go.
My youngest though......OMG he has the longest, thickest lashes I've ever seen. Def going to be a heart breaker. :lol:
Oh, yeah, and he's 10 and they are doing the "puberty" talk at school. He came home, told me a little about it, showed me the paper that said they would be getting hair around their genitals, threw the paper on the island in the kitchen and announced he was going in the bathroom to check and see if he had any "hair down there yet." :lol: I kid you not.....he is the funniest freakin kid. He came out of the bathroom and told me "there was a little but you could hardly see it." :lol:
He says stuff like this all the time and I just die laughing.....
Holy crap Vicki - I just spit out my coffee... he is hysterical!!!
4bronxbombers
05-20-10, 09:31 AM
:roflmao: :roflmao: omg - that kid is freaking hysterical. I cackled at work. :o
those side effects scared me - you don't need that. :)
I know what you mean about those lashes - my brother has them (got nicest eyes in HS which is rare for someone with brown eyes -- well they are almost black like mine. :D) and my niece - she is blonde, big blue eyes and the longest dark lashes ever. I got her that sample mascara kit for christmas last year that Danielle was talking about. :)
the gum thing from Amazon must have been before I discovered the LOT. :D I had bought some from drugstore.com - but should have bought more. :o do you still have the gum? what kind was it?
Trident something.....I can't even remember now but i was furious when they discontinued it. Why TF do they do that? Grrrr.........I bought like $50- worth and had boxes of it stashed in my bra drawer. Talk about issues....I guess that's a sneak preview of what I'll be like when I'm really old. :o
xenadanielle
05-20-10, 09:36 AM
OMG Vicki..."the hair down there." Wasn't that a thread? :lol:
When I found out Donna Karan Chaos was being discontinued I bought whatever I could find in all of Central New Jersey. Then I found a company called "Long Lost Perfumes" that re-created it perfectly as Anarchy. I have a huge bottle still since it's not really an every day fragrance.
Then..DK re-released Chaos but frankly I have not tried it yet, since from what I have read on other message boards it is NOT the same.
destelle
05-20-10, 09:48 AM
OMG Vicki..."the hair down there." Wasn't that a thread? :lol:
When I found out Donna Karan Chaos was being discontinued I bought whatever I could find in all of Central New Jersey. Then I found a company called "Long Lost Perfumes" that re-created it perfectly as Anarchy. I have a huge bottle still since it's not really an every day fragrance.
Then..DK re-released Chaos but frankly I have not tried it yet, since from what I have read on other message boards it is NOT the same.
I don't feel so alone anymore - I guess we all have things that we loved and were discontinued or reformulated.
My favorite perfume was reformulated and I am so freaking pissed off about it - L'Occitane Neroli - it was freaking delicious. I have like an 1/8 of a bottle left and I only wear it once in awhile just so I don't have to say good-bye.
And every Yankee candle fragrance that I love is discontinued. i feel like I am being singled out :lol: .
I actually purchased 100 tarts from some chick off ebay in "Fresh Mint" because I loved it so much.
4bronxbombers
05-20-10, 10:03 AM
I don't feel so alone anymore - I guess we all have things that we loved and were discontinued or reformulated.
My favorite perfume was reformulated and I am so freaking pissed off about it - L'Occitane Neroli - it was freaking delicious. I have like an 1/8 of a bottle left and I only wear it once in awhile just so I don't have to say good-bye.
And every Yankee candle fragrance that I love is discontinued. i feel like I am being singled out :lol: .
I actually purchased 100 tarts from some chick off ebay in "Fresh Mint" because I loved it so much.
:lol: No wonder we all get along so well
I don't feel so alone anymore - I guess we all have things that we loved and were discontinued or reformulated.
My favorite perfume was reformulated and I am so freaking pissed off about it - L'Occitane Neroli - it was freaking delicious. I have like an 1/8 of a bottle left and I only wear it once in awhile just so I don't have to say good-bye.
And every Yankee candle fragrance that I love is discontinued. i feel like I am being singled out :lol: .
I actually purchased 100 tarts from some chick off ebay in "Fresh Mint" because I loved it so much.
I wonder if Estee Lauder reformulated their Beautiful perfume? I've loved that scent for years ever since my mom gave me some one Christmas. I haven't bought any lately, because it's pricey (I did get a great gift set on Ebay a few years ago though). I saw it in Macy's a few weeks ago and just had to spray some on. As soon as I smelled it, I thought to myself "Eww! This isn't the same".
And speaking of Yankee Candle, they discontinue my favorites too. They had this biscotti candle, which I loved. It smelled just like biscotti baking in the oven. I only bought a couple of tarts because I wasn't sure if I'd like it and sure enough, when I went back to stock up, it was already gone.
destelle
05-20-10, 12:16 PM
I wonder if Estee Lauder reformulated their Beautiful perfume? I've loved that scent for years ever since my mom gave me some one Christmas. I haven't bought any lately, because it's pricey (I did get a great gift set on Ebay a few years ago though). I saw it in Macy's a few weeks ago and just had to spray some on. As soon as I smelled it, I thought to myself "Eww! This isn't the same".
And speaking of Yankee Candle, they discontinue my favorites too. They had this biscotti candle, which I loved. It smelled just like biscotti baking in the oven. I only bought a couple of tarts because I wasn't sure if I'd like it and sure enough, when I went back to stock up, it was already gone.
Could be they reformulated. I don't understand why they do it. Supposedly the perfume I love they changed the formulation b/c of price of production.
I would have paid more for it and from the review on the website, so would have everyone else. They make no sense.
I just took a quick look on ebay - there are Biscotti candles there :D
b-ball-lunachick
05-20-10, 12:16 PM
I don't feel so alone anymore - I guess we all have things that we loved and were discontinued or reformulated.
My favorite perfume was reformulated and I am so freaking pissed off about it - L'Occitane Neroli - it was freaking delicious. I have like an 1/8 of a bottle left and I only wear it once in awhile just so I don't have to say good-bye.
And every Yankee candle fragrance that I love is discontinued. i feel like I am being singled out :lol: .
I actually purchased 100 tarts from some chick off ebay in "Fresh Mint" because I loved it so much.
:lol: my friend at work went on a date last weekend - it would have been the first time they were going seal the deal and she was wearing this L'Occitane lotion (she had used the body scrub, etc) and he was HIGHLY allergic. He got really sick and wound up at one of those medemerge places on Sunday - he kept choking so no sealing of the deal that night. :D it was cherry vanilla or something like that....
I'm with you on Yankee candle - the only thing though is they bring the discontinued ones back a lot..I was on a Eucalyptis kick for a bit and they brought it back a few times. :)
destelle
05-20-10, 12:26 PM
So, I am looking for some ideas, ladies.
I am putting a care package together for my friend that has breast cancer.
She goes in next Wed for her double mastectomy and then chemo will follow.
So far I have an aromatherapy blanket (supposedly the chemo lowers your body temp?), a heavy duty organic lip balm (chemo dries out lips/skin), ginger candies and strips, as well as some peppermint/ginger tea for the nausea. I also got her a Good Health and Strength Karma bracelet (amethyst).
I also have a tote bag that I purchased to put it all in instead of a box.
I was planning on giving her cleaning service for after the surgery but her mom is taking an FMLA and coming up from Florida to take care of her, help with the kids, etc., and I am not quite sure she would want a stranger in her house while she is ill...
Can anyone think of anything else that might be good to add?
destelle
05-20-10, 12:30 PM
:lol: my friend at work went on a date last weekend - it would have been the first time they were going seal the deal and she was wearing this L'Occitane lotion (she had used the body scrub, etc) and he was HIGHLY allergic. He got really sick and wound up at one of those medemerge places on Sunday - he kept choking so no sealing of the deal that night. :D it was cherry vanilla or something like that....
I'm with you on Yankee candle - the only thing though is they bring the discontinued ones back a lot..I was on a Eucalyptis kick for a bit and they brought it back a few times. :)
Oh no :lol: - that must have been some allergic reaction...
That's such a shame that sealing the deal was foiled by her lotion ...
I love the Eucalyptus, too!!
They used to have one a long time ago, it was Cedar and Nutmeg or something like that - I loved it - I wish they would bring that one back.
allybear
05-20-10, 12:36 PM
And every Yankee candle fragrance that I love is discontinued. i feel like I am being singled out :lol: .
I actually purchased 100 tarts from some chick off ebay in "Fresh Mint" because I loved it so much.
I had a candle discontinued by three companies - it was Winter Magic by Colonial, then Yankee came out with Angel Wings or Angel Whispers or something like that, and Glade had a Winter Snow that was almost the same and now none of them have it. Luckily, someone at the Yankee Candle store told me that one was being discontinued so I bought three of the huge jars. :)
allybear
05-20-10, 12:40 PM
OK, you guys are cracking me up today - between Vicki's son looking for hair and Jeanne's friend dam near killing her b/f trying to smell sexay for him, I don't know.
Talking about mascara, and knowing I am going to have no way to keep out of POOC or the other thread like that, has anyone tried those vibrating mascaras? I was reading about them and supposedly they work well - I use the replacement Illegal Lengths (I join your moment of silence for the purple tube ones, Jeanne) and it's fine, but I might have to try that.
yankeebot
05-20-10, 12:40 PM
So, I am looking for some ideas, ladies.
I am putting a care package together for my friend that has breast cancer.
She goes in next Wed for her double mastectomy and then chemo will follow.
So far I have an aromatherapy blanket (supposedly the chemo lowers your body temp?), a heavy duty organic lip balm (chemo dries out lips/skin), ginger candies and strips, as well as some peppermint/ginger tea for the nausea. I also got her a Good Health and Strength Karma bracelet (amethyst).
I also have a tote bag that I purchased to put it all in instead of a box.
I was planning on giving her cleaning service for after the surgery but her mom is taking an FMLA and coming up from Florida to take care of her, help with the kids, etc., and I am not quite sure she would want a stranger in her house while she is ill...
Can anyone think of anything else that might be good to add?
A fun full coverage hat. Restaurant gift card. A nightgown that buttons in the front (it's hard to get your hands over your head post-op). A book light for sleepless nights. A serving tray for the bed.
allybear
05-20-10, 12:42 PM
So, I am looking for some ideas, ladies.
I am putting a care package together for my friend that has breast cancer.
She goes in next Wed for her double mastectomy and then chemo will follow.
So far I have an aromatherapy blanket (supposedly the chemo lowers your body temp?), a heavy duty organic lip balm (chemo dries out lips/skin), ginger candies and strips, as well as some peppermint/ginger tea for the nausea. I also got her a Good Health and Strength Karma bracelet (amethyst).
I also have a tote bag that I purchased to put it all in instead of a box.
I was planning on giving her cleaning service for after the surgery but her mom is taking an FMLA and coming up from Florida to take care of her, help with the kids, etc., and I am not quite sure she would want a stranger in her house while she is ill...
Can anyone think of anything else that might be good to add?
Maybe some kind of gourmet cracker to nibble on? I don't know if crackers help chemo nausea - I know they work for morning sickness. That sounds wonderful, though - you are a nice friend. :)
allybear
05-20-10, 12:42 PM
A fun full coverage hat. Restaurant gift card. A nightgown that buttons in the front (it's hard to get your hands over your head post-op). A book light for sleepless nights. A serving tray for the bed.
Nice ideas for sure. I don't know if you know what she likes to read, but maybe some books that she'd like or a subscription to a magazine she would enjoy.
destelle
05-20-10, 12:56 PM
A fun full coverage hat. Restaurant gift card. A nightgown that buttons in the front (it's hard to get your hands over your head post-op). A book light for sleepless nights. A serving tray for the bed.
I almost got her a funky head scarf - I probably should add that - she's not a hat fan. Although she probably will have to learn to be, unfortunately. I'll see if I find anything cute out and about!
The nightgown is a GREAT idea - I will pick one up tonight.
I don't know if you know what she likes to read, but maybe some books that she'd like or a subscription to a magazine she would enjoy.
I think I will throw in some books that I have - the Janet Evanovich # series books - I know she hasn't read them and they are light and funny - I think that would be perfect.
Thanks for the ideas ladies - much appreciated.
xenadanielle
05-20-10, 01:03 PM
I almost got her a funky head scarf - I probably should add that - she's not a hat fan. Although she probably will have to learn to be, unfortunately. I'll see if I find anything cute out and about!
The nightgown is a GREAT idea - I will pick one up tonight.
I think I will throw in some books that I have - the Janet Evanovich # series books - I know she hasn't read them and they are light and funny - I think that would be perfect.
Thanks for the ideas ladies - much appreciated.
I was going to chime in about this...I had a number of customers at the bookstore over the years ask for help creating similar baskets/gifts. Once, I recommended the Janet Evanovich books and the woman sort of poo-pooed me but got them anyway. She came back several weeks later and told me her recovering friend loved them and she ended up reading them too. That's *is* perfect, Dawn. :)
xenadanielle
05-20-10, 01:08 PM
Now I am getting a little anxiety though...
My one SIL who will be here next week is the one w/uterine cancer. She is not doing that great apparently since they extended her chemo, she's pretty depressed...feeling like crap. When we saw her in March she was OK--not her normal self though. She had just started wearing a wig then. :(
I'll discuss more with the bf but I'm wondering if we should insist on her and my MIL staying in our bedroom while they are here since it's on main floor (where there is a bathroom). I know his mom has been claiming that upstairs is fine but I'll be worried every time either one of them goes up/down the stairs.
destelle
05-20-10, 02:03 PM
Now I am getting a little anxiety though...
My one SIL who will be here next week is the one w/uterine cancer. She is not doing that great apparently since they extended her chemo, she's pretty depressed...feeling like crap. When we saw her in March she was OK--not her normal self though. She had just started wearing a wig then. :(
I'll discuss more with the bf but I'm wondering if we should insist on her and my MIL staying in our bedroom while they are here since it's on main floor (where there is a bathroom). I know his mom has been claiming that upstairs is fine but I'll be worried every time either one of them goes up/down the stairs.
:( - How many extra rounds does she need to do?
I'm with you, thinking keeping them downstairs by the bathroom is a good idea. Hopefully the bf agrees...
How long are they staying?
Now I am getting a little anxiety though...
My one SIL who will be here next week is the one w/uterine cancer. She is not doing that great apparently since they extended her chemo, she's pretty depressed...feeling like crap. When we saw her in March she was OK--not her normal self though. She had just started wearing a wig then. :(
I'll discuss more with the bf but I'm wondering if we should insist on her and my MIL staying in our bedroom while they are here since it's on main floor (where there is a bathroom). I know his mom has been claiming that upstairs is fine but I'll be worried every time either one of them goes up/down the stairs.
She doesn't really sound like she should be traveling if she's not doing that well. I would think it would take a toll on her.
Dawn, I love the Janet Evanovich book idea. They are so easy to get into. No heavy reading there. :lol:
I think it's really nice that you are making up a basket like that. :)
The only thing I can think of is maybe a pair of those really soft socks (I think they have lotion in them) that can be worn as slippers even. Bed, Bath and Beyond as well as Bath and Body Works have them.
allybear
05-20-10, 04:10 PM
Dawn, I love the Janet Evanovich book idea. They are so easy to get into. No heavy reading there. :lol:
I think it's really nice that you are making up a basket like that. :)
The only thing I can think of is maybe a pair of those really soft socks (I think they have lotion in them) that can be worn as slippers even. Bed, Bath and Beyond as well as Bath and Body Works have them.
Those socks are great - some of them even have little grippy things on the soles so they can definitely be slippers or socks.
jlw1980
05-20-10, 05:58 PM
Oh, yeah, and he's 10 and they are doing the "puberty" talk at school. He came home, told me a little about it, showed me the paper that said they would be getting hair around their genitals, threw the paper on the island in the kitchen and announced he was going in the bathroom to check and see if he had any "hair down there yet." :lol: I kid you not.....he is the funniest freakin kid. He came out of the bathroom and told me "there was a little but you could hardly see it." :lol:
He says stuff like this all the time and I just die laughing.....
OMG :roflmao:
jlw1980
05-20-10, 06:03 PM
:lol: my friend at work went on a date last weekend - it would have been the first time they were going seal the deal and she was wearing this L'Occitane lotion (she had used the body scrub, etc) and he was HIGHLY allergic. He got really sick and wound up at one of those medemerge places on Sunday - he kept choking so no sealing of the deal that night. :D it was cherry vanilla or something like that....
OMG. That totally SUCKS!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
b-ball-lunachick
05-20-10, 09:17 PM
OMG. That totally SUCKS!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
funny thing is - she REALLY loves that scent..so much so that she saw that I had it in my drawer in a hand cream..she had given me a set of them for christmas..i never used it and she said - i know you don't love perfume-y things for your hands, if you want, i'll use that and give you something else because i love that one..i told her just to take it and now she probably won't be able to wear it again. :D
Dawn - what a beautiful idea to make a basket. :) I love it everything you already included and my first thought was a Barnes and Noble gift card but that and other things have been mentioned...I hope everything goes okay with her surgery. :(
Mantle'sMutt
05-21-10, 12:24 AM
:lol: my friend at work went on a date last weekend - it would have been the first time they were going seal the deal and she was wearing this L'Occitane lotion (she had used the body scrub, etc) and he was HIGHLY allergic. He got really sick and wound up at one of those medemerge places on Sunday - he kept choking so no sealing of the deal that night. :D it was cherry vanilla or something like that....
I'm with you on Yankee candle - the only thing though is they bring the discontinued ones back a lot..I was on a Eucalyptis kick for a bit and they brought it back a few times. :)
Perhaps spontaneity contributed in breaking the deal's seal.
Well ladies, I survived:D
Yesterday was pretty rough...I was in quite a bit of pain. Today, I have zero cramping!
He didn't touch the fibroid because it's too far up in the uterus for him to get to intravaginally, and it would be major surgery to handle it. So, he did the ablation (not cryoablation like I thought--that's only done in the doctor's office). The ablation is much more effective because it uses heat. So basically the lining of my uterus was burned :eek:
We'll see how effective it was next month! Woooot!!!
destelle
05-21-10, 08:52 AM
Well ladies, I survived:D
Yesterday was pretty rough...I was in quite a bit of pain. Today, I have zero cramping!
He didn't touch the fibroid because it's too far up in the uterus for him to get to intravaginally, and it would be major surgery to handle it. So, he did the ablation (not cryoablation like I thought--that's only done in the doctor's office). The ablation is much more effective because it uses heat. So basically the lining of my uterus was burned :eek:
We'll see how effective it was next month! Woooot!!!
Owwie - that sounds painful!
Sorry you were in so much pain yesterday, but I am crossing my fingers that it's the last of it!
Here's to no more pain for Trish :gulp:
destelle
05-21-10, 08:56 AM
So, I went to Kohls last night after work to get the nightgown for my friend. Got a really cute navy/white hibiscus print button down night shirt. I think she will love it.
And so I meandered toward the shoes, of course ;) ...
I have been looking for a pair of ballet flats that have the elastic on them, b/c I can not keep regular ballet flats on my feet - they flop off in the back...
A bit more than I wanted to spend, even on sale, but they are too cute - peep toes, even :D
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/brandsforshoes/simplyveraverawang/PRD~565458/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Clove+PeepToe+Flats.jsp
Owwie - that sounds painful!
Sorry you were in so much pain yesterday, but I am crossing my fingers that it's the last of it!
Here's to no more pain for Trish :gulp:
I'm not even bleeding, which is making me wonder if he even did anything:eek: :eek: But no complaints here!
It's so weird...when I was coming back to awareness after the general anesthesia, I was seeing everything as Facebook posts. Am I in need of help, or what???
So, I went to Kohls last night after work to get the nightgown for my friend. Got a really cute navy/white hibiscus print button down night shirt. I think she will love it.
And so I meandered toward the shoes, of course ;) ...
I have been looking for a pair of ballet flats that have the elastic on them, b/c I can not keep regular ballet flats on my feet - they flop off in the back...
A bit more than I wanted to spend, even on sale, but they are too cute - peep toes, even :D
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/brandsforshoes/simplyveraverawang/PRD~565458/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Clove+PeepToe+Flats.jsp
Those are cute!! I'm actually heading over to Kohl's in a bit, and I'm going to look for those. I have the same problem with the ballet flats, I never realized that's why they made the elastic ones!
destelle
05-21-10, 09:00 AM
I'm not even bleeding, which is making me wonder if he even did anything:eek: :eek: But now complaints here!
It's so weird...when I was coming back to awareness after the general anesthesia, I was seeing everything as Facebook posts. Am I in need of help, or what???
:roflmao:
Uh, in a word, yes!!
That's awesome that you aren't bleeding. When I had my cervical biopsy, they said I would bleed, too - I did not - maybe we just have 'special' vajayjays :D :looking:
:roflmao:
Uh, in a word, yes!!
That's awesome that you aren't bleeding. When I had my cervical biopsy, they said I would bleed, too - I did not - maybe we just have 'special' vajayjays :D :looking:
I think we should make that our Custom User Title!
xenadanielle
05-21-10, 09:17 AM
Yay for Trish and her magical uterus!!
Did they say anything else about the fibroid? Would they try to get it out eventually?
Dawn, those flats are cute!!! I was never one for flats but now since I'm terrified of wearing anything with a heel I've changed my tune some.
Yay for Trish and her magical uterus!!
Did they say anything else about the fibroid? Would they try to get it out eventually?
Dawn, those flats are cute!!! I was never one for flats but now since I'm terrified of wearing anything with a heel I've changed my tune some.
:roflmao: at magical uterus!
If the ablation doesn't take care of things, I suppose we'll look into going after it surgically down the road. Thing is, fibroids are estrogen responsive, and as we get older, we have less estrogen, so they tend to decrease or disappear on their own.
CoyoteYankee
05-21-10, 09:35 AM
Glad that the surgery went well, Trish! Hopefully it works to control your cramps.
Yay Trish! That's great that you feel better already. Hope it helps and you don't need to go for surgery. :)
I have the same problem with most flats, so I rarely wear them. If I don't wear socks, they don't slip off, but I don't really like not wearing socks in closed shoes. That's why I live for summer when I can wear flip flops and sandals every day. :D
b-ball-lunachick
05-21-10, 01:10 PM
I think we should make that our Custom User Title!
:lol: that or 'Member of the Magical Uterus Club'. :D Glad to hear all went well --- hopefully this will do the trick. :)
yankeeschic12324
05-21-10, 11:22 PM
I've read the side effects and i thinks that's part of why I never used it. Plus I'm too lazy. My lashes are pretty good so a few swipes of Maybelline and I'm good to go.
My youngest though......OMG he has the longest, thickest lashes I've ever seen. Def going to be a heart breaker. :lol:
Oh, yeah, and he's 10 and they are doing the "puberty" talk at school. He came home, told me a little about it, showed me the paper that said they would be getting hair around their genitals, threw the paper on the island in the kitchen and announced he was going in the bathroom to check and see if he had any "hair down there yet." :lol: I kid you not.....he is the funniest freakin kid. He came out of the bathroom and told me "there was a little but you could hardly see it." :lol:
He says stuff like this all the time and I just die laughing.....
:roflmao::roflmao:
That kid freakin rules man.
RE: Eyelashes- The males in my family have RIDICULOUSLY long lashes. My brother (god bless him) has the longest eyelashes Ive ever seen. His son (my nephew!) has really long eyelashes and green/blue eyes. Hes gonna be such a heartbreaker. Thankfully, the girls in the family have long lashes too.. :D
Octoberbaby
05-21-10, 11:55 PM
:roflmao: at magical uterus!
If the ablation doesn't take care of things, I suppose we'll look into going after it surgically down the road. Thing is, fibroids are estrogen responsive, and as we get older, we have less estrogen, so they tend to decrease or disappear on their own.
Glad to hear your surgery came out OK. You are right about the fibroids. I have them but they don't bother me anymore, probably shrunk. They never even suggested to take them out.
Octoberbaby
05-21-10, 11:59 PM
I've read the side effects and i thinks that's part of why I never used it. Plus I'm too lazy. My lashes are pretty good so a few swipes of Maybelline and I'm good to go.
My youngest though......OMG he has the longest, thickest lashes I've ever seen. Def going to be a heart breaker. :lol:
Oh, yeah, and he's 10 and they are doing the "puberty" talk at school. He came home, told me a little about it, showed me the paper that said they would be getting hair around their genitals, threw the paper on the island in the kitchen and announced he was going in the bathroom to check and see if he had any "hair down there yet." :lol: I kid you not.....he is the funniest freakin kid. He came out of the bathroom and told me "there was a little but you could hardly see it." :lol:
He says stuff like this all the time and I just die laughing.....
That is hysterical about your son, Vic! :lol:
4bronxbombers
05-22-10, 07:42 AM
That is hysterical about your son, Vic! :lol:
Thanks guys. He makes me laugh every single day. My other son too. What is it about boys? :lol:
Thanks guys. He makes me laugh every single day. My other son too. What is it about boys? :lol:
I don't know...but I wish I had some. My girls do NOT make me laugh. Oy, the drama. Although I guess it wasn't always like that. Teenage girls...
4bronxbombers
05-22-10, 07:55 AM
I don't know...but I wish I had some. My girls do NOT make me laugh. Oy, the drama. Although I guess it wasn't always like that. Teenage girls...
Must be a girl thing.....jacqueline is 14 and for the most part she is great but man, it's def all about her. And snippy......oy :argh:
johnnyyankee
05-22-10, 07:55 AM
I don't know...but I wish I had some. My girls do NOT make me laugh. Oy, the drama. Although I guess it wasn't always like that. Teenage girls...
You were once a teenage girl, weren't you? Now you're a more advanced version of the same.
johnnyyankee
05-22-10, 07:56 AM
Must be a girl thing.....jacqueline is 14 and for the most part she is great but man, it's def all about her. And snippy......oy :argh:
Like I said.......
4bronxbombers
05-22-10, 08:12 AM
Like I said.......
Don't you have something to do? :-po'd-:
johnnyyankee
05-22-10, 08:16 AM
Don't you have something to do? :-po'd-:
Yep...just finished packing the car for my trip to Old Lyme.
4bronxbombers
05-22-10, 08:24 AM
Yep...just finished packing the car for my trip to Old Lyme.
Now THAT would be freakin funny. :lol: :lol:
You were once a teenage girl, weren't you? Now you're a more advanced version of the same.
You are such an asshole.
johnnyyankee
05-22-10, 09:05 AM
Now THAT would be freakin funny. :lol: :lol:
Me and Effy have it all planned out.
Mantle'sMutt
05-22-10, 09:59 AM
Yep...just finished packing the car for my trip to Old Lyme.
I figured there'd be a small group giggling outside under a tree throwing rocks at the windows, but I didn't picture you among them. My mistake. :D
Octoberbaby
05-22-10, 03:01 PM
I don't know...but I wish I had some. My girls do NOT make me laugh. Oy, the drama. Although I guess it wasn't always like that. Teenage girls...
I have a son and he was never funny like that.
yankeeschic12324
05-22-10, 03:34 PM
I have a son and he was never funny like that.
I'm pretty sure I'm funnier than most boys and I'm a female.
Paiglee
05-23-10, 10:29 AM
Hi Ladies,
Thought I would check in over here, although I catch up with most of you on Facebook.
I am finally accepting of the engagement......
And more importantly what in the name of George Costanza brain surgeon decided to do that SI cover with your four best?? Nothing good ever comes of being on the cover of SI.
Hope everyone is well, and see u around facebook--haven't been there all week, but I have to stay connected to spy on my daughter....
The Paiger is 15 and I hope I do not end up in an institution, be it correctional or mental, but as many of you know, yikes!
Paiglee
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 02:35 PM
I'm pretty sure I'm funnier than most boys and I'm a female.
I'm sure you are funny but some of the boys I know that are my boys' ages are just funny without trying.....that's the funny part. :lol:
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 02:36 PM
Hi Ladies,
Thought I would check in over here, although I catch up with most of you on Facebook.
I am finally accepting of the engagement......
And more importantly what in the name of George Costanza brain surgeon decided to do that SI cover with your four best?? Nothing good ever comes of being on the cover of SI.
Hope everyone is well, and see u around facebook--haven't been there all week, but I have to stay connected to spy on my daughter....
The Paiger is 15 and I hope I do not end up in an institution, be it correctional or mental, but as many of you know, yikes!
Paiglee
It took me a minute......:lol:
Speaking of funny....you and Hildy crack me up, pretty much all the time. What is it with you Massachuesetts girls anyway? :lol:
I have a son and he was never funny like that.
My son is very funny. He takes after my hubby.
allybear
05-23-10, 04:52 PM
I don't have any kids but hearing the stories about your sons just crack me up. :lol:
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 04:54 PM
I don't have any kids but hearing the stories about your sons just crack me up. :lol:
Hopefully through osmosis and you sleeping in his bed last night, you don't start saying and doing foolish things, Ally. :lol:
allybear
05-23-10, 04:57 PM
Hopefully through osmosis and you sleeping in his bed last night, you don't start saying and doing foolish things, Ally. :lol:
:lol: I did have a sleeping bag over the bed, so hopefully I won't be struck with a desire to climb roofs any time soon! :lol:
b-ball-lunachick
05-23-10, 05:02 PM
:lol: I did have a sleeping bag over the bed, so hopefully I won't be struck with a desire to climb roofs any time soon! :lol:
there's a joke in here somewhere about checking your hoo-ha for hair but I can't quite get it right. :D
did danielle make it out alive? I don't think she's checked in just yet. :D
allybear
05-23-10, 05:03 PM
there's a joke in here somewhere about checking your hoo-ha for hair but I can't quite get it right. :D
did danielle make it out alive? I don't think she's checked in just yet. :D
Yeah, I was thinking of saying something like that but I couldn't figure out exactly what to say either. :lol:
I hope Danielle didn't get stuck in bad traffic on the way home too!
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 05:05 PM
:lol: I did have a sleeping bag over the bed, so hopefully I won't be struck with a desire to climb roofs any time soon! :lol:
Or throw JP into the wall, put him a headlock, punch him in the back, do a swan dive off the sofa.......i could go on.......:lol:
b-ball-lunachick
05-23-10, 05:08 PM
Yeah, I was thinking of saying something like that but I couldn't figure out exactly what to say either. :lol:
I hope Danielle didn't get stuck in bad traffic on the way home too!
I was thinking "or start checking your hoo-ha for hair" and then I thought - we have to do that though as part of the grooming process. :D
how many hours did it take her to drive there?
Or throw JP into the wall, put him a headlock, punch him in the back, do a swan dive off the sofa.......i could go on.......:lol:
:lol: or post a pic of herself lying on a cafeteria table - was that him? :D
allybear
05-23-10, 05:20 PM
Or throw JP into the wall, put him a headlock, punch him in the back, do a swan dive off the sofa.......i could go on.......:lol:
How do we know I don't do that already? :lol:
xenadanielle
05-23-10, 06:24 PM
I'm here. Hi! :) I got home a little bit after 4, maybe?
There was some traffic in New Haven then again by Co-Op city in the Bronx--the latter was because of minor accident though. And I'd like to say the the FDNY guys there? :ga-ga: :ga-ga: :ga-ga:
It was nothing at all like I hit yesterday though...the trip seemed much shorter.
When I got home the bf was out; I though he was at a shady biker party that was happening near here. But he arrived home soon after I did with--two lilac-colored Adirondack chairs. :D m The ones we had been wanting--good weather-resistant types...he ordered a little side table to put in between them too.
Now I have to worry about getting the house ready for the in-law mischpocheh. Not even sure when people are getting here for his aunt's funeral. We think it's going to be on Friday up on Eldred, NY. We will probably go up and stay in Port Jervis on Thursday night. In her will she paid for everyone to party and stay up there for her services.
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 06:38 PM
I was thinking "or start checking your hoo-ha for hair" and then I thought - we have to do that though as part of the grooming process. :D
how many hours did it take her to drive there?
:lol: or post a pic of herself lying on a cafeteria table - was that him? :D
:lol: Yes, that was child #2. Lying on the caf table during a Saturday detention.
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 06:42 PM
I'm here. Hi! :) I got home a little bit after 4, maybe?
There was some traffic in New Haven then again by Co-Op city in the Bronx--the latter was because of minor accident though. And I'd like to say the the FDNY guys there? :ga-ga: :ga-ga: :ga-ga:
It was nothing at all like I hit yesterday though...the trip seemed much shorter.
When I got home the bf was out; I though he was at a shady biker party that was happening near here. But he arrived home soon after I did with--two lilac-colored Adirondack chairs. :D m The ones we had been wanting--good weather-resistant types...he ordered a little side table to put in between them too.
Now I have to worry about getting the house ready for the in-law mischpocheh. Not even sure when people are getting here for his aunt's funeral. We think it's going to be on Friday up on Eldred, NY. We will probably go up and stay in Port Jervis on Thursday night. In her will she paid for everyone to party and stay up there for her services.
FDNY =....:drool: :ga-ga:
WTF is a mischpocheh?? :confused:
Kev and I were just sitting on the front porch in our plastic Target chairs with my cheap little Target iron table in between, me drinking wine from my new :NY: glass, him drinking Bud (natch).....I was telling him about our weekend. :D
Someday I'm going to buy wooden Adirondack chairs. :)
xenadanielle
05-23-10, 06:49 PM
FDNY firefighters....:drool: :ga-ga:
WTF is a mischpocheh?? :confused:
Kev and I were just sitting on the front porch in our plastic Target chairs with my cheap little Target iron table in between, me drinking wine from my new :NY: glass, him drinking Bud (natch).....I was telling him about our weekend. :D
Someday I'm going to buy wooden Adirondack chairs. :)
These aren't wood--they are some kind of kryponite. Actually the bf just told me they are polypropylene. We looked at lots of regular plastic yet nice chairs but since the bf and I are both sort of fata$$es they did not seem that sturdy. :o :lol:
Our backyard actually looks sort of inviting now.
Mischpocheh=Yiddish for extended family. :)
4bronxbombers
05-23-10, 06:57 PM
These aren't wood--they are some kind of kryponite. Actually the bf just told me they are polypropylene. We looked at lots of regular plastic yet nice chairs but since the bf and I are both sort of fata$$es they did not seem that sturdy. :o :lol:
Our backyard actually looks sort of inviting now.
Mischpocheh=Yiddish for extended family. :)
:roflmao:
you are too funny.....
I thought it was Yiddish for something......:)
allybear
05-23-10, 08:00 PM
These aren't wood--they are some kind of kryponite. Actually the bf just told me they are polypropylene. We looked at lots of regular plastic yet nice chairs but since the bf and I are both sort of fata$$es they did not seem that sturdy. :o :lol:
Our backyard actually looks sort of inviting now.
Mischpocheh=Yiddish for extended family. :)
:lol: I'm glad he picked up the chairs for you. :) I woke JP up and he took me to dinner, so I guess I shouldn't complain. :lol:
How are you feeling?
Octoberbaby
05-23-10, 10:53 PM
I'm having my apartment painted tomorrow so tonight has been grueling getting things ready. I don't look forward to this at all. While working in the apartment I had the game on - that did not improve my mood any. :(
jlw1980
05-23-10, 11:39 PM
Trish, I'm glad your procedure went well.
Hope all who went to Vick's beach house had a great time. :)
CoyoteYankee
05-25-10, 02:12 PM
Halfway down on the 2nd page---yikes!
I want to write to HGTV or someone and have them come and decorate my house. It's seriously in need.
xenadanielle
05-25-10, 02:41 PM
Halfway down on the 2nd page---yikes!
I want to write to HGTV or someone and have them come and decorate my house. It's seriously in need.
I, too, would like such a service. :lol:
Actually. On Saturday this family will be coming to a BBQ @ our house whose son is ALL into decorating. I may ask him for help. He's very enthusiastic about that kind of thing...he did a lot @ my SIL's house. :)
CoyoteYankee
05-25-10, 02:46 PM
I, too, would like such a service. :lol:
Actually. On Saturday this family will be coming to a BBQ @ our house whose son is ALL into decorating. I may ask him for help. He's very enthusiastic about that kind of thing...he did a lot @ my SIL's house. :)
That's awesome. I lean on my sister for that. She would have made a GREAT interior decorator. I'm such a spaz when it comes to that stuff. I know what I like but I just can't pull it together. Unfortunately she doesn't have the time and I don't have the money to do it.
My house is so bare which makes it feel uncozy to me. I know it will feel homey in time but I just want it done all at once.
4bronxbombers
05-25-10, 03:44 PM
That's awesome. I lean on my sister for that. She would have made a GREAT interior decorator. I'm such a spaz when it comes to that stuff. I know what I like but I just can't pull it together. Unfortunately she doesn't have the time and I don't have the money to do it.
My house is so bare which makes it feel uncozy to me. I know it will feel homey in time but I just want it done all at once.
omg I am the same Nicole. The only room I absolutely love in my house is a room that decorators did. The others are all eh at best.....
xenadanielle
05-25-10, 04:27 PM
That's awesome. I lean on my sister for that. She would have made a GREAT interior decorator. I'm such a spaz when it comes to that stuff. I know what I like but I just can't pull it together. Unfortunately she doesn't have the time and I don't have the money to do it.
My house is so bare which makes it feel uncozy to me. I know it will feel homey in time but I just want it done all at once.
*MY* sister is great at it too--she is such a house-y nerd. I think that is why she is becoming a realtor. I wanted to have her come out here right after we moved and stay a week to paint/decorate. It never happened...I've done a few things and the house does feel homey for the most part but it's not as nice as something on HGTV.
CoyoteYankee
05-25-10, 04:47 PM
omg I am the same Nicole. The only room I absolutely love in my house is a room that decorators did. The others are all eh at best.....
Oh man. I'm so jealous that you got a decorator for even one room. Was it expensive?
CoyoteYankee
05-25-10, 04:50 PM
*MY* sister is great at it too--she is such a house-y nerd. I think that is why she is becoming a realtor. I wanted to have her come out here right after we moved and stay a week to paint/decorate. It never happened...I've done a few things and the house does feel homey for the most part but it's not as nice as something on HGTV.
I would love for HGTV to decorate my house but at this point I'd just settle for a homey feel. My walls are essentially bare. I finally just invested in large (expensive) area rugs which helps but it needs so much more. Unfortunately, money is a little tight right now. I know that I could get cool things inexpensively but I'm just not into finding that kind of stuff. I want someone to do it for me. :lol: But, of course, that costs money.
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