The Grand Eastern Western Oregon Meetup and Random Discussion for TPBM (26)

misspix wrote in post #8177107
it works.

Um. no. Sorry. LOL! Tis the scent they don't seem to like

Nuts. I'll stick to my deetbuster oil then, I guess. Still makes me sneeze a little, but its nearly foolproof so far, so....(tis a natural blend of essential oils)

Belmondo wrote in post #8177192
Turns out Lois washed the bedding today. We're having a standoff to see who breaks down first and makes the bed. I'm hiding in the office.

lol

monkeygirl wrote in post #8178083
What is my excuse for being scatterbrained at times?

You're a furmom, and a woman. We have all these men to take care of...how in the world are we to remember everything?

thomascanty wrote in post #8178732
I had a very bad dream shortly after Ashley died in which I watched her drown in a river without trying to help her. It was quite a while before I slept well again after that.

That really stinks. I tend to have a recurring dream too, but its a home invasion one and no one can stop my kids being harmed. I hate it. Especially when I'm here alone and don't sleep that fab anyway.

Belmondo wrote in post #8178850
Please don't give us a hard time, Jon. We west-coasters are having a hard time dealing with all our recent losses, Michael, Farrah, and Ed. The big question now is, when will they start showing up in my dreams?

Chet wrote in post #8178876
Howdy girl, what's on the agenda for today?

Went to the farmer's market, got some apple maple sausage made by an Amish guy as well as some fresh veggies...came home and cleaned up the bathroom trash that the dog had drug around the house (NASTY, I tell you) and I fully intend on napping before I make the bed and stuff. Beyond that, hopefully not a dang thing. Except I know that won't be true.

neil_r wrote in post #8178919
Just booked next flights for India 13th July to 29th Aug. This time its Monsoon time

Wow, neat. What is the purpose of your trip, or is it a pleasure trip? I really can't wait to see your pics.

sevillafox wrote in post #8178977
Dang. That sucks. WOOHOO on the canvas though!

Also had a good talk with MIL. She highly suggests we do not remodel as Corey is not a doer and we will probably still be remodeling 10 years from now.

I am thinking she's right. Very right. Blah as well.

Yeah, I'll live on the little bit of sleep. Blah to the talk with MIL, but at least she was honest and open and you guys had a good talk. What if you "offered" to take charge of the reno plans, within a budget?

eddarr wrote in post #8179060
Tiff I think you should remodel. I know it is a pain but you can't buy what an old house gives you.

I agree as far as character and stuff. I would love to have an older house than ours is. They're just so....cool.

Ok, I'm here and there a bit again....nothing much interesting. Did you know that tomorrow is apparently backyard campout day? Didn't know it was a national thing. Funny thing is, Blondie is planning to camp out with her PawPaw tonight, and maybe tomorrow night. I'm excited. Next year Toddler should be old enough to do backyard campouts too!

Deet is a repellant to me as it is to the mozzies!

My last trip to India was the first time I have ever been bothered by them, and that was only one evening when I was sitting out by a pool by myself. Even when I was in the army we would spend a night in a swamp and my colleagues would emerge in the morning with heads like beach balls and I was untouched. I guess my blood just tastes really bad.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #8179756
Wow, neat. What is the purpose of your trip, or is it a pleasure trip? I really can't wait to see your pics.!

Work I am afraid, but will be taking a week off at the end and Teresa will be coming out for her first taste of the Indian subcontinent.

I cant decide between the Himalayas or Kerala

gjl711 wrote in post #8179662
I'm going to try this Bounce thing because I too do not like slathering myself with Deet, but I've been poking around on the web and it's not looking probising. Snopes even slams it. http://www.snopes.com/​oldwives/skeeters.asp

*shrug* Like I said, it works for me, and some of my family. Try it, if it works, great!

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8179730
For mossies I do nothing but swat them, or wear protective clothing. Mostly, their bites don't bother me at all, much less then the obnoxious repellents. If they really want my tainted blood, let 'em have it.

LOL!

neil_r wrote in post #8179777
Work I am afraid, but will be taking a week off at the end and Teresa will be coming out for her firs taste of the Indian subcontinent.

I cant decide between the Himalayas or Kerala

Oh fun! YAY that Teresa gets to go! I bet she is excited!

Out for the day, txtr is on!

neil_r wrote in post #8179758
Deet is a repellant to me as it is to the mozzies!.

I'm not a fan of Deet either, but so far it's the only thing that works for me. My wife and i take the furkid out for a walk right around sunset in the woods and the mosquotos are more than an anoyance.

misspix wrote in post #8179791
*shrug* Like I said, it works for me, and some of my family. Try it, if it works, great!

I plan on trying it. I am not a fan of Deet and anything that even remotely works, I'm all over.

I just discovered one other thing suffering from the downturn in the economy, and the fact we are doing way less work then past years. My travel points aren't building up near as fast as they used to, because we are not paying for as much materials through the credit card in order to build them up. I haven't paid for air travel, rental cars or a motel room in years. I guess I will just have to stick to camping with my trailer, or canoe, for a bit then.

I am planning to attend the POTN/TPBM 2010 meet up on air miles.

Or you can all join me in India, I can guarantee so amazing photo ops

poppie guy wrote in post #8179492
Watch out for the Avi Fairy...

But the avi fairy was kind to you.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8179249
Given this reasoning, I think renovating may not be the best thing. A poorly done job may help with your lifestyle, but will not add value to the home, and in fact may devalue it some. Besides, there would also be the added marital stress to think about too.

Exactly, there's enough stress the way it is.

poppie guy wrote in post #8179413
By the way, I'm not bald, that's just the way I cut my hair.

Lol....you wear it well though.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8179730
For mossies I do nothing but swat them, or wear protective clothing. Mostly, their bites don't bother me at all, much less then the obnoxious repellents. If they really want my tainted blood, let 'em have it.

ROFLMAO! I don't get bit much at all so I never bother.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #8179756
Yeah, I'll live on the little bit of sleep. Blah to the talk with MIL, but at least she was honest and open and you guys had a good talk. What if you "offered" to take charge of the reno plans, within a budget?

I agree as far as character and stuff. I would love to have an older house than ours is. They're just so....cool.

I'm not really mad at her. More grateful this time for pointing out what I already knew. And, no, Corey asked me to draw out what I wanted to do, said thanks, and said this is what we're going to do.

I love the character of the house. Hate the fact that upstairs is 10 degrees warmer at all times than downstairs and that the AC and heat bring funky smells up from the basement. Oh, and the crappy, leaky windows.


And, Ian seems to have developed a rash now. Doc says to quite the antibiotics.

neil_r wrote in post #8179817
I am planning to attend the POTN/TPBM 20010 meet up on air miles.

Or you can all join me in India, I can guarantee so amazing photo ops

One would have 18,001 years to save up then.

I likely have enough for that too, as I haven't cashed in for about 4 months, but when we were real busy it was rising at a real fast pace, enough to take kids places.

I would absolutely love to meet up with you in India. Who knows, some day it could happen.

I hate the way DEET feels on my skin. And, after seeing the damage the stuff did to the plastic on an old Olympus camera of mine after I held it a while in my DEET soaked hand on a hike a few years ago, I decided I'd rather take a chance on the skeeters.

I try to just avoid their territory. But, if I have to share their space, I'll just put my head net on:

gjl711 wrote in post #8179803
I plan on trying it. I am not a fan of Deet and anything that even remotely works, I'm all over.

Some people swear by it and others at it....but Avon Skin So Soft works for me. A little dab of that and the bugs pretty much avoid me.

neil_r wrote in post #8179777
Work I am afraid, but will be taking a week off at the end and Teresa will be coming out for her first taste of the Indian subcontinent.

I cant decide between the Himalayas or Kerala

Gosh, such decisions. I'm glad that Teresa will be able to join you!

neil_r wrote in post #8179817
I am planning to attend the POTN/TPBM 20010 meet up on air miles.

Or you can all join me in India, I can guarantee so amazing photo ops

Hey, by then I can probably join you in India! That just might work!

sevillafox wrote in post #8179823
I'm not really mad at her. More grateful this time for pointing out what I already knew. And, no, Corey asked me to draw out what I wanted to do, said thanks, and said this is what we're going to do.

I love the character of the house. Hate the fact that upstairs is 10 degrees warmer at all times than downstairs and that the AC and heat bring funky smells up from the basement. Oh, and the crappy, leaky windows.


And, Ian seems to have developed a rash now. Doc says to quite the antibiotics.

Good points.... and UGH to the rash. Dang. You guys just can't win lately.

Woo Hoo!!

We were taking a client out for lunch today at my favorite Mexican restaurant. The client just called and canceled, so now I get to have lunch with just my wife.

I love it when I can belch and chew with my mouth open.

You are an easy man to please Chief!