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Posted by: Devlin

Hey DB. The house is great. I am so happy here. Work is not so great, but that's do to outside problems. Our second vet's husband started chemo and radiation on monday and he is getting sick from it. Our vet is really down, tired and really hit her hard when he started treatment. Of course they also learned that IF he can go to surgery, it's a complicated surgery and 50% usualy die from complications from the surgery.

Our client's son who broke his neck on 4th of July is not doing well at all. He developed pneumonia after surgery and spiked a high fever that the doctors could not get down with meds. They believe his internal temperature regulation may be messed up due to spinal damage. In addition his lung collapsed and he was also placed on a respirator. He is having a lot of trouble breathing not only due to the collapsed lung along with the pneumonia, but due to damage to the spine and spinal cord. If that isn't enough, being an athlete he has naturally low blood pressure however now his blood pressure is dropping to the point they need to give him meds and fluids to keep his pressure up. Except for when he goes into a panic attack which he has been doing very frequently as he is awake and alert. His family is trying to deal with everything, but right now things are not looking good for their son and we wish we could do more than just hope and pray.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Wow thats a whole lot on one plate hun! You keep your head up and your heart light! Take it ne step at a time and do what you can but dont burn yourself out...sad to say but you need to worry about you to! Us caring people tend to worry so much about others we forget to think about ourselves.

Posted by: Archangel

GOD speed you and Yours Sister Devlin!!!

Posted by: Devlin

Thanks guys. It's not easy at work right now and it's very easy to worry about everyone. On friday the son was due to go in for his second spinal surgery. His pneumonia was improving which was good, but he was still relying on the respirator. I will find out tomorrow the latest.

This weekend, my lap top computer decided to die

I ended up taking it into CompUSA and they will be sending it out for repairs. Thankfully it is under warrenty. However it will be gone for a week to 10 days. So I picked up a desktop computer and will have the lap top as a back up. Figured I'm settled in and it was time to switch over to a desktop anyway.

However, some good news. I finally got myself back into the gym. I did cardio and back yeterday. Today I did legs and cardio. It felt good to be back, but I went to a different gym than I had been. We have 3 Gold's Gyms in the area, but the one I had been using while close to my apartment is a decent distance from my house. Yet there is a different location about 5 miles from my house so I went there. It's smaller, has more machines and less free weight area, but lots of cardio machines. It's going to take a lot of getting used to, but atleast I'm in the gym.

Posted by: DeadBolt

You'll adjust in time! I to go to a very small gym w/ limited equipment (hence the reason you see alot of the same stuff in my day to day work) but you will improvise!

Enjoy the desktop I can't stand laptops! But unfortuantly I need to get one...gotta scroung up some more $$

I gotta research whats good and not heh.

Posted by: Devlin

Do yourself a favor and list everything you will do on the latop. Take that list into the stores with you and get recommendations for computers that will do what you need. I like CompUSA and Best Buy for computers. I prefer Best Buy because of their Geek Squad that does repairs in the stores. The biggest thing....get the extended warrenty on whatever you get, it's well worth it because something will happen to a laptop.

Posted by: DeadBolt

I get a warranty on EVERYTHING...I'm a clumsy SOB and am always breaking things!

Thanks for the info!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Back in the gym.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Dev

I'm catching up in your journal and can't believe everything I'm reading!! Your co-workers sure have had a lot to deal with.

I'm sorry for everything sweetie and will keep everyone in my prayers.

I'm keeping you in my prayers too because you have to hear and deal with everything.

Glad things are going well for you at work now though. You certainly deserve something going well with as much as you put up with, with your boss' mom. Sorry to hear about her fall though.

Sounds like things are going okay with the house though. Oh speaking of which, can you pm me your addy?

Posted by: Archangel

Best Wishes on Everything Sister Devlin!!!

Posted by: Devlin

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Back in the gym.

Yep and now have major DOMS in my legs, back and even triceps.

Posted by: Devlin

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I sent you a PM. The house is fantastic!!!! My gardens are doing great.

Posted by: Devlin

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Best Wishes on Everything Sister Devlin!!!

Thank you Arch. That means a lot to me.

Posted by: Devlin

As if our office doesn't have enough to deal with....my boss was kicked by a colt this afternoon and it left him with a broken right elbow. He has an appointment tomorrow to see if they will just cast it or if he will need surgery to place a screw into it.

Posted by: Triple Threat

There's some bad karma floating around that office of yours.

Things have just got to start getting better soon.

Posted by: Devlin

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There's some bad karma floating around that office of yours.

Things have just got to start getting better soon.

Yes there is certainly some bad karma at our office. That or thre is a huge black cloud hanging over us.

My boss is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. They said they plan to wire his elbow back together. Can we say OUCH? Atleast the boss is planning to either take off work or work only in the office for the next 2 weeks.

I will be taking the last week of July off to spend with my family. The family will be arriving on saturday

In other news...no gym all week, but I did make it there yesterday. I worked chest and cardio. I've lost sooo much strength

However, after 60 minutes on the tradmill, I knocked out just over 4 miles.

Today I opted to skip the gym and instead did yard work. Mowed the grass, weed eated, weeded my flower beds, mulched a few more flower beds and rebuilt a stone wall around one of the beds. Of course rebuilding the wall involved lugging stones across my yard. No need to hit the gym afte sweating my butt off outside.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Posted by: DeadBolt

glad you enjoyed the yard and that sure is one hell of a workout! no need to hit the gym when your training like rockey al natural

enjoy the family when the get there!!

best wishes to your boss hun!

Posted by: Devlin

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glad you enjoyed the yard and that sure is one hell of a workout! no need to hit the gym when your training like rockey al natural

enjoy the family when the get there!!

best wishes to your boss hun!

Thanks DB. It should eb a good visit. Atleast they will be bringing me some things from NJ that I want for my house. Plus they are bringing me some things I can't get here such as the all important breakfat food...Pork Roll.

I've been craving pork roll and can not get it here at all.

I should have also mentioned our client's son is till in critical condition. He went through a second surgery on his spine and they took him to surgery to perform a tracheotomy. He is still very dependant on the respirator. He is alsohaving issues with his heart now. He is an athlete so he has a naturally low heart rate, but now his heart rate is dropping dangerously low and has even dropped to zero atleast once. Every time his heart rate drops they have to give him atropine to get it back up and on atleat one occassion they had to give him epinephrine after the atropine. We are very worried about him. I keep thinking about one of our members that has a journal here titled somethng about Wheelchair...Nothng is Impossible. He is paralyzed and competes which gives me hope that our client's son can recover and have a life.

Posted by: DeadBolt

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Plus they are bringing me some things I can't get here such as the all important breakfat food...Pork Roll.

I've been craving pork roll and can not get it here at all.

Posted by: Devlin

I can't tell you how many times I would love to have a pork roll and egg sandwich in the morning.

Posted by: b_reed23

I'm glad to see your still hanging in there and seeing the funnier side of things

Posted by: DeadBolt

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I can't tell you how many times I would love to have a pork roll and egg sandwich in the morning.

But atleast you dont have it there...how do i feel going into a deli or quick check and see'ing all these people w/ them and I pick up the salad or WW bagel w/ roast beef n mustard LOL. Talk about temptation!!!

Posted by: Devlin

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While we don't have pork roll here we have biscuits and gravy which is a staple for breakfast here.

Posted by: Devlin

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

I'm glad to see your still hanging in there and seeing the funnier side of things

I have to try and see the funnier side of things. It's the only way to survive.

Posted by: Pylon

Pork roll? Is that like pork on a biscuit, or an egg roll type thing?

Posted by: Devlin

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Pork roll? Is that like pork on a biscuit, or an egg roll type thing?

LOL neither.

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Taylor Ham is a type of sausage-like pork product made from ham, developed by John Taylor of Trenton, New Jersey late in the 19th century. It is often called pork roll due to the "roll" or tube-like sack in which it is traditionally packaged....Pork roll generally comes in one-, three-, and six-pound sizes, as well as six-ounce boxes containing eight single-thickness slices or four double-thickness slices. The product is seldom available for retail or restaurant sale outside of New Jersey and adjoining areas like Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In Florida and South Carolina, it is available at Publix's supermarkets, Albertsons in Colorado, Harris Teeter in North Carolina, Byerly's in Minnesota, Wegman's throughout the Northeast and De Laurenti's in Seattle but not many other locations outside of New Jersey. However, there are marketers selling pork roll on the internet and shipping it around the United States.

That's a description from Wikipedia. It's kinda a cross between ham and canadian bacon. It's really good and one of the few things I mss from NJ. The other thing I miss from NJ are the "Dinners" owned by Greek families. Restaurants where you can get breakfast 24/7 inaddition to sandwiches and regular meals.

Posted by: Archangel

MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Sounds GOOD!!!

Hope all is well Sister Devlin!!!

Posted by: katt

That's so sad about your clients son

On another note - bisquits & gravy

ewwww

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Devlin

In other news...no gym all week, but I did make it there yesterday. I worked chest and cardio. I've lost sooo much strength

However, after 60 minutes on the tradmill, I knocked out just over 4 miles.

you really should do more...you just sit around....

YOU OWE ME TEXTS!!!!!

Posted by: Devlin

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you really should do more...you just sit around....

YOU OWE ME TEXTS!!!!!

Hey cut me a little slack...on top of everything that is going on my boss has been a huge grump. Then of course I got an emergency call this morning during a severe thunderstorm, one of our farms had two one year old thoroughbreds get hit with lightening and it was believed both were dead. Plus they thought others may be injuried since the two were in a group of 7 when they got struck. Boss and I headed out in the storm to the farm. Sure enough the two horses were dead.

One had a leather halter that had brass rings on it blown off its head. The halter was in pieces and the some of the pieces were found up to 50 feet away from the horse. One other horse was knocked off its feet by the lightening strike, but after checking it out, appeared not to be injured (amazingly). The remaining horses from the group were not injured, but very skittish. Everyone on the farm was pretty upset as they saw the lightening hit the horses and these horses are like their kids.

Then of course my parents and sister are arriving from NJ tomorrow evening.

Posted by: Devlin

Well I survived a week with my family staying with me and doing improvements on my house. I now have custom closet organizers in my closets, new lights in my bathroom and hallwall, new towel racks in the bathroom, my dad was able to relocate some light switches so they are in easier places to reach/use, we hung pictures and my washer/dryer was installed. My house feels a lot more like home. However, my sister was organizing things for me and now it will take me who knows how long to find everything

Posted by: Burner02

sorry to hear about the horses...
Sounds like your home is certainly shaping up though!
You're gonna have to post pictures!

Posted by: Devlin

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sorry to hear about the horses...
Sounds like your home is certainly shaping up though!
You're gonna have to post pictures!

Thanks. Yes the house is really becoming a home. My sister designed and installed organizers in my bedroom closet, the spare room closet and a shelving unit for my washer/dryer area. Retail value of the organizers...about$600

I'm loving having a washer/dryer at home now. It makes doing laundry so much easier. I was hoping to get individual switches in the bathroom for the light and fan. I did get that and I also got new lights over the vanity with their own switch

My family kept trying to turn on my kitchen light when the first walked into my kitchen and it didn't work since the switch is all the way on the other side of the kitchen. So my dad decided to fix that and installed a switch where it should be. Now I can turn on the kitchen light from either side of the kitchen

My sister being the oganizer and decorator that she is...she reorganized more than I ever expected, plus she helped me hang pictures which really make my house feel like a home. Looking at my house it doesn't look like we did a lot, but in reality we did.

In other news....I've been to the gym yesterday and today. To my surprise, when I stepped on the scale yesterday I only weighed 125

Now if I can drop 5-10 pounds and get my muscle tone back I will be thrilled I've lost so much tone and strength it's not funny. On the up side, I've been able to jog atleast 10 minutes on the treadmill and keep my heart rate around a max of 165.

Posted by: b_reed23

MMMMMmmmmm....biscuits and gravy

It's great to hear that your doing so well....when do we get pics of the new home?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

biscuits???? what???? there is nothing better than biscuits, gravy, bacon and fried eggs!!!

Mmm, mmm, mmm -- good thing I can only talk about it

Dev, how are ya sweetie? Sounds like everything is great. Can't wait to see pictures

Posted by: katt

Poor horses - I probably would have freaked if I was there... glad they're doing ok.

Good job on the weight loss!!

Posted by: DeadBolt

glad you survived the family heh!

good job on the gym too hun kickin ass!!!

Posted by: Devlin

Billie- Pics of the house will be coming soon. My flowers look so good along the front and my garden is...well my thumb is a little too green

I took some tomatoes and peppers into work to share since my garden is overflowing with both.

Fitgirl- I'm actually not that big of a fan of biscuits and gravy. I guess it's because some biscuits can be like lead rocks and way too heavy for the tummy. Now bacon and eggs along with hashbrowns..YUMMM

Katt- The hores that survivd were pretty freaked out, but are ok. Th two that wre kiled were probably killed instantly and didn't suffer. Thanks. I'm trying to slowly cut the weight.

DB- Thanks. It was a pretty easy week with them. Dad started to loose his temper by the end of the week, but I think it was due to working hard the entire week, not getting enough nicotine (no time to stop and smoke

) and there was more he would have liked to do, but didn't have the time to do it. It would have been nice to have been able to relax and sight see, but then again that just gives them a reason to return for another visit.

I did find out we have some good news at work. First...boss's mom went home

Next client's son is improving. He is off the ventilator, he is no longer aspirating when he tries to drink so he is now able to eat some and drink fluids, he is able to talk now instead of just mouthing words for people to lip read and they hope to move him to a rehab hopsital this week

He is still paralized from the upper chest down and can't even move his arms, he has lost 30 pounds and has significant muscle atrophy. However, he has improved which gives us some hope.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent Sister Devlin, glad everything is shaping up for you!!!

Posted by: DeadBolt

glad things are on the up sweety! let me know when the fam comes out again I'll send em some pork roll from the city

Posted by: Devlin

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glad things are on the up sweety! let me know when the fam comes out again I'll send em some pork roll from the city

They brought me 4 rolls of pork roll. It should last me a while since I slice it thin when I cook it.

Posted by: katt

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They brought me 4 rolls of pork roll. It should last me a while since I slice it thin when I cook it.

Ok, since I don't eat pork,,, what the heck is a pork roll????

Posted by: DeadBolt

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Ok, since I don't eat pork,,, what the heck is a pork roll????

taylor ham...its a new jersey thing. we are like the only state that has it and its AMAZING! its all full of fat and tasty goodness

Posted by: Devlin

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Originally Posted by katt

Ok, since I don't eat pork,,, what the heck is a pork roll????

Here is a description I found online earlier.

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It looks like sausage, but it's ham and ist is sooo good. It's certainly a Jersey thing.

Posted by: katt

So it tastes like traditional ham????

Posted by: Burner02

heya hottie!
Happy Hump Day!
Hope you are doing great!

Posted by: Devlin

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So it tastes like traditional ham????

LOL...It has it's own flavor. It's hard to decribe. It's more like a seasoned (kinda spicey), salty ham. It's really good (and commonly) eaten on a sandwich with egg and cheese. As for cooking it, just slice it (adding little cuts on the sides to prevent curling), toss it into a pan on the stove and "pan fry" it like you would bacon until it is lightly browned.

Posted by: Devlin

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heya hottie!
Happy Hump Day!
Hope you are doing great!

So far so good

Posted by: katt

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oookaayyy.... this is definitely on my "weird things to try" list

Posted by: Burner02

how's the yard work going?
been playing with the horse?

Posted by: DeadBolt

MmmMmM and taylor ham on a burger and mozzarella is AMAZING!

Posted by: Devlin

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Originally Posted by katt

oookaayyy.... this is definitely on my "weird things to try" list

Posted by: Devlin

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Originally Posted by Burner02

how's the yard work going?
been playing with the horse?

Yard work is going well. I have already started taking tomatoes and peppers into work since I have so many growing in my garden. I'm back to mowin once a week, but it's been so hot lately I have to time the mowing so I drop get killed by the heat. As for the horse...she's hard a lot of time off, but I still spend time with her. However working her is a bit out of the question due to the heat.

Posted by: Devlin

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MmmMmM and taylor ham on a burger and mozzarella is AMAZING!

Ohh I got to try that.

Posted by: DeadBolt

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Ohh I got to try that.

Not if you like your waist line

Posted by: DeadBolt

knock knock

Posted by: Devlin

Sorry all. I know I went poof again. Work has been busy as usual. The high heat and humidity have been sucking the life out of me and I haven't been doing much other than work, chores on the farm where my horse is, play with my horse and work around the house. I've been enjoying my garden a lot and love working in it. I really think I will expand the garden for next year. I've also been working on a project for my mom and I have a time deadline on it so been trying to work on that in all of my spare time which amounts to couple hours at night and part of the weekend.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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knock knock

Who's there?

Posted by: katt

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Who's there?

Waddle

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Waddle

Waddle who?

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Waddle you give me if I leave..?

Posted by: Burner02

hiya Dev!
glad to finally hear from ya!

Posted by: Devlin

Sorry all, work has not been a fun place and I've been grumpy. Work is busy because it s now sale season and we have a lot of paperwork to do for the sales this time of year. Boss is not just grumpy, but his mind is in left field. His best friend died sunday after a hard battle fom cancer. He started to go see her on saturday, but she told him not to so he turned around and she ended up dieing about 12 hours later. Her death has left him lost and angry and needless to say I feel like I'm getting the blunt of it. I did go on an inteview today, but sadly I'm going to have decline the job offer because it would be a big cut in pay that I can not afford righ now. So I keep looking.

In other news. I had a check up with my endo. The bad news...my TSH is still too low and my T4 is still too high so yet another change in dosage of my Levoxyl. I will have to get my levels rechecked in a couple months. The good news...my screening test for thyroid cancer came back normal this time

However, even though my test is normal, I may have some cells/tissue in my body that may be of concern and I may have to get a treatment down the road. There is other news....my endo sent me for a chest xray to make sure I didn't have any masses in my chest (if I would have a recurrance of cancer it will more than likely will show up in my chest). The good news...no masses, the bad news I have bronchitis which didn't surprise me as I've been having symptoms of a cold/allergies. The bronchitis would also explain the back pains I've been having recently. I'm guessing I will have to go on antibiotics, I just need to find out which one.

Ohh in other news...my old apartment complex made the news yesterday.

Apparently the building on the other side of the one I lived in was condemned yesterday after a water pipe broke in a third floor unit which lead to flooding from the third floor all the way down to the first floor. People in the first floor said water starting coming out of the light fixtures, the ceiling fan, the thermostat, outlets and even the breaker box. The county comdemned 3 apartments, but cut utilitis to all 12 units in the structure forcing residents to move. However despite the units being condemmed, management said there was only "minimal" damage.

Someone needs a reality check and the remaining residents need to get out while they can. Thank god I am out of that hell hole.

Posted by: katt

Wow - sounds like you've got alot on your plate lately -

I can totally see how the passing of a friend can disturb your world for a while.. that sucks..

Hope your bronchitis gets better with the antibiotics.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Getting out of that apartment and into a house was so much the right move.

Posted by: Devlin

I'm still alive, I've just had a lot of things going on that I have had to deal with. Work has slowed down, but we are in crunch time for billing so every minute possible I've been working on billing which hasn't left much time for chatting (sorry Burner not even text messages because boss has been working in the office whenever possible too). My mom has also asked me to hand stitch panels for two quilts. The panels are large and I have a time dead line on them so when home I've been stitching. My bronchitis is getting better, but it is taking time. I think that is it. Hopefully in the next few months I will be back to my usual self.

Posted by: katt

Quilting is quite a process... a long one....

Posted by: Burner02

...and u should answer your phone!

Posted by: Devlin

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...and u should answer your phone!

Atleast I called you tonight

Posted by: Burner02

yes...yes you did....was a nice suprise!
you keep your chin up...and don't hesitate to call if u need to talk w/ someone!

Posted by: Devlin

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yes...yes you did....was a nice suprise!
you keep your chin up...and don't hesitate to call if u need to talk w/ someone!

Thanks. I know I must have sounded horrible when I called sice I was still pretty numbed up. I go back this friday for the second half of the "fun". Wish me luck.

The fun I'm referring to is the surpise root canel I ended up having last week. I went to the dentist to get a filling replaced since the tooth was starting to ache. I ended up needing a root canel because the tooth ache was due to the nerve being exposed from loosing the filling and the resulting cavity had compromised the nerve. The dentist did the first half of the root canel and placed a medicated temporary filling in and I was put back on antibiotics for a week (the nerve had started to become infected). I go back friday to have the root canel finished and a perminant filling put in. Ohh and did I mention I HATE going to the dentist. The only good part is the dentist gave me a nice perscription for Lortabs which I did need for a day or two after the first part of the root canel.

In other news....my garden is suffering big time from the drought we are having, but I have managed to keep it going. My lawn, on the other hand, is more than half dead. The tress behind me are starting to drop more leaves than I would like at this time of year. It is way too early for the leaves to turn and fall. One of my flower gardens is slated to be torn up within the next year. The water company is replacing water lines and water meters in my little town. One of my gardens is right by the water meter and it will ave to be torn up when the replace my meter, but the company is supposed to replace the garden when they are done which may work in my favor since I want to redo the garden anyway. Plus there are a few small stumps in the same area I'm hoping they remove

Speaking of gardens...I've already started to plan for next year and will be planting tulips for next spring. I'm hoping we get some rain soon so I can reseed my lawn before it gets too cold.

As for the quilt sqaures...I'm more than half way done the second of 4 squares. I should have mentioned the squares I am doing are all counted cross stitch so they do take a lot of time, but they are very rewarding when I get them done since I have designed the patterns and stitched them.

Well I am off to walk my dog and then back to stitching.

Posted by: katt

Wow! You've got your hands full -

They say they will put it all back when they are done with the piping but really.... all they did on my lawn was throw some hydroseed stuff in... didn't rake, de-rock or anything.. so it was all wasted.

Root Canals - yuk! I've have only one, and that's all I want thank you!

The quilt sounds awesome - counted cross stitch! That takes f o r e v e r !!! I bet it's going to be beautiful!

Posted by: Devlin

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Wow! You've got your hands full -

The plus for me with the piping is the pipe is to be laid across the street and they plan to tunnel under the road. At my house they will just have to enlarge the hole where my meter is. There are a couple small stumps in the same area I would love for them to dig up

I want to redo the flower bed, but if I loose it it wouldn't hurt my feelings since I will just dig up my plants first. They have been video taping the properties to protect all parties and to have a record to refer back to when it comes time to repair the properties.

This is my secod root canel. The first one was horrible, but this one wasn't too bad. My dentist did numb the hell out of my jaw so there was minimal pain during the procedure and I took a Lortab before the numbness wore off.

The quilt should look great. Actually there will be two quilts, one for each of two people in a group my mom belongs to. There are 16 cross stitch squares in each quilt and each square represents a position in the group (if that makes sense). I'll post a pic of one of the squares when I'm done it.

Posted by: katt

That's awesome - I'd love to see the pictures!

Posted by: Burner02

yeha...you don't do enugh...pick up the pace, slacker!

how're ya feeling?

Posted by: Devlin

I'm actually feeling half way decent. The second half of the root canel took over 2 hours today. Overall it wasn't bad, but then my dentist is very generous with the novacaine.

My dentist also gave me another perscription for additional pain killers

because she said I will be hurting after the work today; the root was a lot deeper than she expected and the nerve near the tooth will be irratated from the root canel too. Ohh well atleast the tooth was saved.

Not much else is new.

Posted by: Burner02

how r u feeling now? back to full speed?

Posted by: b_reed23

hope your feeling better!

Posted by: katt

Get better soon!

Posted by: Devlin

Thanks all.

I warn you I'm about to go on a rant/rambling session because I need to. I am so frustrated by my boss that I'm to the point I no longer like my job and dread going to work everyday. This is not a way to live. I so regret saying to my boss that I would work where he needed me to work. If I had known by saying that I wold end up taking a considerable pay cut, I would not have done it. If I had known I would end up feeling like a used, unappreciated idiot mostly thanks to my boss I would not have taken the office job.

I hate that, except for my family that is ten hours away and my ex (yes I am talking with Red again), I'm alone in life right now. I am depressed plain and simple. I love my family, my dogs, my horse and my house. I am not depressed enough to leave them, but I do want the pain to go away.

How do I fix this....I find anothe job that I can enjoy and that pays what was making ebfore I took the office position. Find a partner to share my life, the good and the bad, someone who can put up with me and complete me. If the man exists, I need to find him and hopefully soon.

Posted by: b_reed23

The world is a big place....sometimes it takes a little while to find the right job/partner....be patient and hang in there girl!

Posted by: Burner02

hey!
did I read that right? Yuo took a pay cut at the same job?
LEAVE THAT! You and I have spoken about this....that place has been nothing but a constant source of dread for you. You are an intelligent, bright, wonderful and caring woman. You have so much to offer...and you are settling for that. GET OUT OF THERE....you aren't appreciated. Yet...you are a cornerstone for that f'ed up place. Get back out there....and talk w/ the farms...other vets..etc.
And stop w/ that other guy...he's damaged you enough...u know this. If he's just an orgasm donor for you....and soeone to hold at night for that reason...then take it as it is....but dont fall for him again....how amny times are you going t let him hurt you?
You are my friend and I care about you.

Posted by: katt

Look at it this way

Life's too short to deal with that shit......

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

If the man exists, I need to find him and hopefully soon.

If you can deal with a hunter I heard that man just became single again

I'll let you fill in the planks DE_DBO_T

Sweet sorry to hear how everything has been going its really a shame! You deserve so much better! You have a lovely home and great hobbies you need to think about a new job doll.

I travel an hour and a half to almost 2 entire hours each way to work but I LOVE my job and I make SHIT PAY! But I love my house where I have just moved and I love my job but can't connect the two.

You have so much going for you right now your gorgeous, your smart, you have great hobbies, your a loveable and personable person (we know what I'm not - a great speller

) theres no reason for you to be miserable!! You should be on cloud 9 right now in your life!

Posted by: Devlin

Thanks everyone. Feeling a bit better today, but tired. Heading off to bed soon.

Posted by: Devlin

Well I did say I would post a pic of the cross stitch panel I've been working on for a quilt. I finished the second panel this morning. After finishing the first panel, I decided to make some changes which is why the panels are slightly different in the side by side photo.

Posted by: DeadBolt

looks awsome sweety!

Posted by: Devlin

Thanks DB. I put a lot of hours into those panels. Now I'm working on two more panels with different designs.

Burner - Sorry I didn't reply to your text message. I haven't been able to at work since boss has been working in the office and I've been trying to get some things caught up at work.

In other news...as if I don't have enough crap in my life. I was working with more horse this afternoon. She had an appointment with the dentist and she wasn't very happy about it (not that I blame her). I was attempting to give her a shot of sedation (she hates shots more than the dentist) and she was getting very upset. In her attempt to show her displeasure she tried to strick out with a front leg. When she raised her leg up she ended up nailing me in the left side of the groin with her knee. Somehow I stayed on my feet and got her sedated. I was amazed I didn't feel any pain or discomfort until a couple hours later at which point I said to myself, "Thank god I'm not a man, because I man would have been on the ground after getting knee in the groin by a pissed off filly."

Sorry guys, but I will say at this point as I sit here with an ice pack on the left side of my groin, I have a new appreciation for what kneeing someone in the groin can feel like.

Posted by: DOMS

Don't you realize that men have a telepathic ability to feel pain just be reading about a groin shot?! I need some aspirin!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Don't you realize that men have a telepathic ability to feel pain just be reading about a groin shot?! I need some aspirin!

Well in that case, better take something stronger than aspirin since I've already taken a Lortab in addition to ice and I'm still feeling it. Tomorrow is not going to be a fun day

Posted by: DOMS

Sorry to hear it was that bad.

Posted by: Pylon

Bad story! No!

Just tell us you were kicked in the head or something. It will be less painful for the readers!

Hope you feel better soon!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Bad story! No!

Just tell us you were kicked in the head or something. It will be less painful for the readers!

Hope you feel better soon!

I'm actually feeling better than expected. It doesn't bother me to walk, but it aches when I'm sitting. Atleast advil is taking the worst of the ache away.

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

hey!
did I read that right? Yuo took a pay cut at the same job?
LEAVE THAT! You and I have spoken about this....that place has been nothing but a constant source of dread for you. You are an intelligent, bright, wonderful and caring woman. You have so much to offer...and you are settling for that. GET OUT OF THERE....you aren't appreciated. Yet...you are a cornerstone for that f'ed up place. Get back out there....and talk w/ the farms...other vets..etc.
And stop w/ that other guy...he's damaged you enough...u know this. If he's just an orgasm donor for you....and soeone to hold at night for that reason...then take it as it is....but dont fall for him again....how amny times are you going t let him hurt you?
You are my friend and I care about you.

Figured I better respond to this one....

I am looking for another job, but I absolutely need to find one that pays atleast what I make now. I can't afford any more pay cuts even if the job offers benefits. That's one of the problems is finding something that pays atleast what I make now or more and offers benefits. In the mean time I have to stick it out here cause I NEED the money.

As for the "other guy"....we do still talk and he has been there when I have needed someone to talk to. We do remain friends, but I believe he knows the ball is in his court. I won't be putting myself out there. If he wants a relationship, he has to be the one to pursue it. He did actually come to see my house a couple weeks ago, he even changed plans so he could come for a visit. What happened....I ended up falling asleep while we were watching tv

so left left after telling me to go to bed.

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

The world is a big place....sometimes it takes a little while to find the right job/partner....be patient and hang in there girl!

Thanks Billie. It's amazing how much better I felt just talking/typing about how I was feeling. Knowing I have a group of friends here no matter what helps to.

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

If you can deal with a hunter I heard that man just became single again

I'll let you fill in the planks DE_DBO_T

) theres no reason for you to be miserable!! You should be on cloud 9 right now in your life!

Thanks DB. I'm a woman and we all know women have their moods. I just tend to have a few darker moods once in a while.

I used to do a 60 mile one way trip for work and all that driving burned me out. Now I dislike driving more than 45 minutes to work or even to go out. Not to mention the cost of gas these days really hurts if the drive is long. I am looking and hopefully something will turn up.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Thanks DB. I put a lot of hours into those panels. Now I'm working on two more panels with different designs.

Burner - Sorry I didn't reply to your text message. I haven't been able to at work since boss has been working in the office and I've been trying to get some things caught up at work.

In other news...as if I don't have enough crap in my life. I was working with more horse this afternoon. She had an appointment with the dentist and she wasn't very happy about it (not that I blame her). I was attempting to give her a shot of sedation (she hates shots more than the dentist) and she was getting very upset. In her attempt to show her displeasure she tried to strick out with a front leg. When she raised her leg up she ended up nailing me in the left side of the groin with her knee. Somehow I stayed on my feet and got her sedated. I was amazed I didn't feel any pain or discomfort until a couple hours later at which point I said to myself, "Thank god I'm not a man, because I man would have been on the ground after getting knee in the groin by a pissed off filly."

Sorry guys, but I will say at this point as I sit here with an ice pack on the left side of my groin, I have a new appreciation for what kneeing someone in the groin can feel like.

why ya gotta be kickin? How about just grazin'!
_ Eddie Murphy

Glad you werent seriously injured!
Things will turn out better for you...
Just want u to be careful w/ that big, beautiful heart of yours...no more unecessary pain for you!

Posted by: Devlin

Hey all...well groin all better. Surprisingly it only ached for a couple days.

Now that fall is arriving here..I have had to mak some time for my yard. The leaves were overtaking my yard so yesterday was leaf clean up day. Thankfully it was warm and I worked up a nice sweat. Today was winterizing my periennal flowers, pull out the dead annuals (we had some really cold nights that killed some of my flowers), and plant bulbs for next spring. I ended up planting 61 flower bulbs (tulips & hyacinths)

Opps I didn't think I had bought that many, but turns out I did and found a place for everyone of them. Hopefully they all bloom this coming spring

In other news....I have somehow become a football fan

, especially NCAA (SEC in particular). When I frst came to Kentucky, University of Kentucky's football team was horrible while the basketball team was a top team. I quickly learned when living in Lexington, that one becomes a UK fan or atleast you say you are if a local asks. Now I can officially say I am a UK football fan especially after yesterday game. For those that haven't heard or don't follow, UK beat the undeafed LSU, the number one team in the country in triple overtime

That was an incredible feat for UK. Now I just need to pick a pro football team to cheer for

Posted by: DeadBolt

Heya sweety sounds like you've been busy ya know gettin kicked in the groin and pickin flowers

How ya been? Any news on a new job yet?

And I hear ya on driving...I drive 75 miles door to door each way to work and every saturday i do 95 miles each way to hunt with my buddy. MAN I HATE DRIVING!!!

Posted by: Archangel

That was a heck-uva game too!!! Congrats on that one!!! Glad your a football fan as well!!! Hope all turns out as you want/need it to Sister Devlin!!!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Heya sweety sounds like you've been busy ya know gettin kicked in the groin and pickin flowers

I've been ok. Things at work are ok. I'm dealing with things there, but I'm not happy about some things there and I've made my displeasure about it clear which has caused the office manager to back off me a bit. Thank god. Things will improve a bit because another round of billing is about to do out so money will not be as much of issue for a while.

As for another job...I'm still looking, but haven't found anything. However, I have also spoken to a farm that I would like to work for (and do work for during the horse sales) and I would go in as a part of management. The only problem is, I have to hold out until sometime in 2008 which is when they plan to expand. If I can hold out at my current job until the farm expands, I may be set.

Posted by: DeadBolt

2008 is only 2 months away...it will be here before you know it! But keep lookin and keep your eyes open something else may arise ya know?

Posted by: Devlin

A while back I posted about the dark cloud that had been over our office tha left two husbands seriously sick and the son of a client paralized. I have some updates...

First husband who had his appendix removed and then developed an abdominal abcess followed by a blood clot is all better. He has healed and clots are gone

The son of a client who broke his neck leaving him a quadrapligic is actually recovering. He is home and has regained movement in his right arm and is starting to be able to move his fingers in his right hand. He is also able to move his right leg and can ever so slightly move his left leg.

He is having some trouble dealing with his life right now since he had been an incredible swimmer who was on track for full ride scholarships. He has a long road ahead of him and hopefully with time he will make a full recovery.

Our associate vet's husband was diagnosed with adnocarconoma of the eshophagus and stomach. At the time it was diagnosed he was in stage 3 of 4. He underwent chemo and radiodation. He responded and the next step was surgery. He went to surgery on Sept 22. They ad to remove his entire esophagus and the top part of his stomach and ...sorry to be gross...pull what remained of his stomach up and make it into a new esphagus. Surgery went well and within days he was up walking around and moved to a regular room. Things were looking very good until two weeks ago when he took a very sudden turn and was placed on a ventilator. He had pneumonia and was septic (infection was in his blood stream). He responded to antibiotics and was being weaned off the ventilator. Things were looking good until saturday. He is now completely dependant on the ventilator and dispite getting 100% oxygen he is not maintain enough oxygen in his blood stream. Right now things are not looking good for him. His chances of making it are not good. We are hoping for the best, but are preparing for the worst.

Posted by: DeadBolt

glad they are on the up and sorry to hear about the vets hubby send them our best wishes!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

glad they are on the up and sorry to hear about the vets hubby send them our best wishes!

Somethings are on the up an up, but the vet's hubby is not improving much. He is in the "spacebed" that rotates him at various times to not only prevent bed sores, but to get the fluid in his lungs to move. They are keeping him heavily sedated (basically a medically induced coma) to allow his body to heal. They tried to bring him out of the sedation, but he became so distressed as they brought him out they had to put him right back under. They say he is making very small improvements, but we are preparing for the worst.

In other news....my boss has a new appreciation for me. He had to go away the end of this week and through the weekend. Our associate vet is on extended leave to be with her husband so that leaves outside vets to cover emergencies. However, the clients have to run the emergencies through our office and then I contact the on call vet to cover. I also follow up on the outsomes of each call the on call vet covers and report to my boss when he calls in the following day. I'm even taking calls from home over the weekend (mostly because I have one case that has been a problem child and needed treatment everyday). By taking the calls and following up, my boss can go away and actually try to enjoy his time away, but know his practice and clients are being taken care of.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend....

Posted by: Devlin

Sorry all...I've not been around much. It's been the same ole same ole. However, I had a meeting with my boss yesterday. It was a good meeting that allowed us to get stuff out and get on the same page, but I also learned our associate vet resigned. She didn't feel she could work while her hubby was in fighting for his life. I can't blame her, but at the same time I can't imagine what the medical bills are going to be like. As of yesterday, her husband had not improved much and if anything he was worse. Then this afternoon we got "the call", he passed away at 3:45 pm.

It is very sad and I know our associate must be devasted, but he is no longer suffering. Such is life nd as they say....life must go on.

So for me...life moves on and I'm taking a few days off work to work the horse sales. It's always nice to trade my job for a few days and socialize with others.

Posted by: katt

ah man, that sucks! Sorry to hear that..

Life must go on,, but sometimes it still doesn't make it any better to deal with.

Posted by: boilermaker

Dev! Smile a little, ok? Things will work out. Good to see you still around

Posted by: DeadBolt

Heya sweety how are things in the office?

Socializing yea I dontget much of that except woth my patients. My partner and a bunch of guys are gettin together this saturday to celebratew my b-day been a while since I went out kinda feels weird but like ya said life must go on!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Heya sweety how are things in the office?

Socializing yea I dontget much of that except woth my patients. My partner and a bunch of guys are gettin together this saturday to celebratew my b-day been a while since I went out kinda feels weird but like ya said life must go on!

How is life in the office? Ohh it's just ducky especially since my boss gave me notice yesterday that I'm being laid off. I have a month to find a new job. I'm hoping this is a huge blessing and that I find an even better job and hopefully one that either pays more, has benefits, or pays more and has benefits. I will say a couple clients I have spoken to and told them I am being laid off are shocked and have not been happy about it. The evil bitch side of me really hopes laying me off bites my boss in the ass hard.

I actually went out tonight. After the viewing for our associate's husband, I stopped at a local bar and intended to just have one drink. However I ended up having 2 drinks and dinner. The wierd part, I was sitting at the bar and a woman came in and sat down next to me. We got to talking and turns out the woman was a nurse at a local hospital. One thing led to another and it turns out she was one of the nurses that took care of our associate's husband. While our associate's husband had excellant care and they did everything possible to save him, the nurse confirmed what I had thought, the husband's chances of living were slim at best due to his poor lung function and pneumonia.

Despite having to look for a new job due to being laid off, the funeral and hearing the real story that led to the funeral, I had a good time at the bar. The "scenery" could have been better, but maybe next time there will be more to "check out".

Posted by: Devlin

Ughh the one thing I hate is a head/chest cold and guess what I have a nice head/chest cold

I've lost count of how many times I've sneezed. On the up side

...I think I have a new job lined up to start the beginning of December. It's on a large quarterhorse breeding farm and I would be managing the mare division. I would be working with the horses as well as maintaining records and billing. The best part...I will be making more money than I am now and enjoying my job again. If all goes as I hope...I will be leaving my current job on friday, take 2 weeks of severance pay and then start my new job. Let's hope it all works......

Posted by: Burner02

THERE YOU GO!
As I believed about my situation...when one door closes, another shall OPEN.
Run through it, don't look back!
Glad the opportunity is there for you! WAHOO!!!!!!!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

THERE YOU GO!
As I believed about my situation...when one door closes, another shall OPEN.
Run through it, don't look back!
Glad the opportunity is there for you! WAHOO!!!!!!!

Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer that this all works out. I should know in less than a week

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: DeadBolt

heya sweety hope you get that job!!!

do you give "riding" lessons

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

heya sweety hope you get that job!!!

do you give "riding" lessons

Thanks DB.

One can always give a "riding" lesson to the right person

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Thanks Trip. I need all the help I can get. I have a good feel about the new job, but don't want to get my hopes up too high just in case. I go for a second interview monday. I spoke to the farm owner today who said she is really loking forward to meeting me

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

One can always give a "riding" lesson to the right person

Hows my favorit girl today?

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Hows my favorit girl today?

OMG... I'm exhausted. I spent most of the day cleaning my house since my family arrives in about an hour from the time I'm posting this.

I also have to say, even though I'm wiped out from cleaning, I'm relaxed and can't wait until tomorrow afternoon. I have my second interview for a job tomorrow and if all goes well I will have a new job tomorrow

While it was hard to leave my job, it was beyond time that I did and I'm ok with it. I'm actually not even upset bad it because it was getting so bad there. A new chapter in my life is about to begin.....

Posted by: DeadBolt

you deserve it hun!!! knowing you they will fall in love with you and you'll be hired on the spot! no need for good lucks but I'll say it anyway...break a leg out there

hey and enjoy the family...did they bring pork roll?

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

you deserve it hun!!! knowing you they will fall in love with you and you'll be hired on the spot! no need for good lucks but I'll say it anyway...break a leg out there

hey and enjoy the family...did they bring pork roll?

Thanks DB.

No the family didn't bring any pork roll. I still have two rolls of it in the freezer

Posted by: Devlin

Well it's official...I have a new job!!!! I scored the job on the farm and I will be managing the broodmare section of the farm. I start wednesday

Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving (I know I will

)

Posted by: Triple Threat

Congratulations, Dev.

Great way to start the holiday season.

Posted by: Pylon

Happy turkey day, Dev!

Posted by: Devlin

Hope everyone had good Thanksgiving. I certainly did. I had a lot to be thankful for this year such s buying my house, getting out of the fire trap apartment, my family vsiting me twice with the second time over thanksgiving, and of course starting a new job.

Speaking of the new job, I was scheduled to start tomorrow, but my new boss's schedule changed and she won't be in town until this weekend at the earliest. So my start time has been delayed until monday when my new boss will be in town and we can get down to business of finishing setting up the farm. I am really looking forward to the new job...it's a huge change, but a huge opportunity for me personally and professionally.

The new job is going to keep me very busy which is going to force me to make some changes to my lifestyle such as scheduling my life better, planning meals more in advance and to do everything I can to stay healthy. These change are going to have to include making time for the gym again because that will not only keep me in shape, but it will allow me to relax and of course stay healthy.

New house...new job...new chapter in my life...

Posted by: femalemuscle

Just remember to train hard and EAT CLEAN! Losta protein 6x a day. Also, glutamine and BCAA's pre and post will

help alot with your muscle recovery and growth.
Thanks god muscle has memory!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Without further ago......

Short cardio & Chest

Treadmill- 20 minutes
5 minutes: 3.5
7 minutes: 4.5
8 minutes: 3.5
Miles: 1.26

Flat bench
45 x 12
55 x 12
65 x 10

I'm amazed I could do this with so much time off.

Incline DB
15 x 12
20 x 12
20 x 10

DB fly
20 x 8, 8

I decided I would go back to P/RR/S. With so much time off I opted for a modified rep range for the first week. All I have to say about today is.....OMG I am going to be so sore tomorrow

The flat bench felt great and I was shocked that I was able to hit as many reps with those weights after so much time off. However, I felt the time off when I got to the last set of inclines. I wanted 15's for the fly, but they were MIA so I grabbed the 20's and body wasn't too happy, but I got decent sets done. I left the gym feeling a pump which I am still feeling now, 5 hours later

Of course I also rode my horse after the gym and she gave me an all over body workout (my horse was feeling very good

) Now to rest, relax and do it again tomorrow.

Posted by: b_reed23

I am SO happy for you Dev!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

I am SO happy for you Dev!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!

Thank you Billie.

My new job is great so far. My boss and her husband are really nice and down to earth, however my boss has more energy than the Energizer Bunny.

It could be the coffee she drinks almost non stop

We have so much to do and very little time to get it all done. The first "wave" of horses start arriving in 5 days. We are expecting 15 stallions in the first wave. The second "wave" will be the mares and young stock. The second wave, all 41 horses

, will be arriving in 2 weeks. We should be ready to receive the horses as scheduled, but we got a call today that the second wave may arrive this week due to some 'care' issues where they currently are housed. We are not quite ready to receive horses this week.

I have yet to make it out to view the progress on the barns as I've been busy setting up the horse management software program and making calls.

Regardless, the atmosphere is much better at my new job. I miss my old job a bit, but not all that much.

Posted by: b_reed23

keep us updated!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

New house...new job...new chapter in my life...

Posted by: Burner02

hey hottie!
Great talking w/ you the other day! Glad to hear up-n-up!
may you have a Merry Christmas and may 2008 be your best year ever!

Posted by: b_reed23

merry christmas dev!!

Posted by: Devlin

Trip- Thanks. I hope you have a very happy holiday and a safe New Year.

Burner- It was great to talk to you too. Have a very Merry Chirstmas and Happy New Year. I'm sure I will talk to you over the holiday

Billi -I hope you have a great Christmas.

As for me, I'm having a very quiet Christmas at home with my dogs and I will visit with my horse too. I'm looking forward to the quiet time. My new job is great, but oh my god am I busy.

My job is an adventure now that I enjoy. My boss is truely an energizer bunny on caffine

, but she is great to work for and with. At 5 pm on friday she came into the office I share with two other women (they work with the stallions) and handled us each a wine glass and said pack it up for the day. She then proceeded to fill the glasses with wine she had gotten as a gift. We then spent the next hour drinking and talking about work, the farm, and ourselves. It was a great time to relax and get to know each other.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Merry Christmas Dev!

Posted by: Pylon

Happy holidays, Dev!

Posted by: Pylon

Happy New Year, Dev!

Posted by: DeadBolt

heya sexy how ya hangin?

hows the new job?

hope the holidays were good to you...did the family stop by?

ows the house now for the winter yard work stopped? we had some nice 50 degree weather the past week and i have been loving it but i can't wait for the summer so i can get back out in the yard and do all the much needed landscaping!

Posted by: Devlin

DB- New job? Long story that I will explain later. The holidays were quiet. Family was here for Thanksgiving only.

That house is good. The yard looks so bland without the flowers and no holiday lights. We also had some warm weather and I noticed some of my spring flowers started to peak through. However this past week the temps have been extremely cold with a fair number of snow showers. I can't wait until spring comes around so I can get back out in the yard. I alredy have plans for what I want to do with the vege garden

As for the new job....I actually no longer work on the farm. The energizer bunny on caffine was getting to me big time. I was supposed to be the mare manager, but in reality I was the mare manager plus assistant stallion manager plus entire farm manager plus administrative assistant plus billing

The job was a lot more than I had signed on for. In addition, the boss would say I need you to do such and such, the next thing I knew she's saying I need you to do this, then this, etc and before I knew it I had a dozen things to do that all would need more than a day to complete, but she would expect them all done within hours. She didn't understand that it's a bit hard to get anything completed when she keeps piling stuff on and not allowing time to get each thing done. I was also getting concerned that they had way too many irons in the fire and not enough time or people to handle everything. So I left the farm and within days I was recruited by a very large equine insurance company. I started last week and so far it is a much better place to work. It's a very busy office and I will have to do a lot of work, but the stress level is easier to deal with. The hours and pay are great as are the benefits

So on I go....

Sorry I haven't been around, but when I was working on the farm, the hours were long and I was exhausted both physically and mentally. I had less of a life then I did when I worked for the vet. Now the hours are great and I'm not wiped out when I get home. I should be able to get back into the gym now. I can't use the excuse that the gym is out of the way because I pass the gym going to and from work now

Posted by: NaturalMuscle

Hey girl in that picture it looks like youve already brought sexy back

Well I wish you good luck on your workouts it looks like you have a good start.

Its also time for me to start hitting the gym hard ive been procrastinating for so long because I work at a warehouse and find it hard after work to muster up the energy to hit the gym.

Well enough bout me good luck!

Natural Muscle

Posted by: Burner02

hey! DANG! I need to talk w/ you more! WAHOO on the new job! It took a couple steps to get there....but you know the saying, when ever one door shuts, another one opens. Hope this new job is the door you were meant to go thru!
So...I'm getting my stuff hammered out...so guess we're gonna be in the same boat. Let's get rowing eh?

(heh...I'm full of caffeine and the cliche's are flowing!)

Posted by: katt

Nice to hear about the job change... no one needs that amount of stress to deal with...

Get de-compressed and then start hitting the gym again and you'll be up to speed in no time!

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaturalMuscle

Hey girl in that picture it looks like youve already brought sexy back

Thanks. I was the same way, I didn't have te energy after work to go to the gym and soon fell out of the gym habit. Hopefully I will be able to get bak into a nice routine.

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

hey! DANG! I need to talk w/ you more! WAHOO on the new job! It took a couple steps to get there....but you know the saying, when ever one door shuts, another one opens. Hope this new job is the door you were meant to go thru!
So...I'm getting my stuff hammered out...so guess we're gonna be in the same boat. Let's get rowing eh?

(heh...I'm full of caffeine and the cliche's are flowing!)

Yeah, I know about the doors. Thankfully this one opened up fast. The hardest thing for me is now I have to dress in business clothes instead of casual jeans and tshirts.

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Nice to hear about the job change... no one needs that amount of stress to deal with...

Get de-compressed and then start hitting the gym again and you'll be up to speed in no time!

Ohh I know...the stress was horrible and it was only going to get worse. I get migraines and the farm job was sure to send me into serious migraine attacks. The new job is a completely different story.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wow! Another job. Things do happen quickly in your life. Good luck with this one.

Posted by: b_reed23

glad things happened for the better

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Devlin

Yeah, I know about the doors. Thankfully this one opened up fast. The hardest thing for me is now I have to dress in business clothes instead of casual jeans and tshirts.

I bet you look great, though!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Heya sweety glad to hear the job is easier on ya! Now get your fine butt back in the gym and work it!!!

Posted by: DeadBolt

knock knock

warm weather is almost here whats the plans for the garden? i have a TON TON TON of lanscape work to do this year...I'm gonna snap some photos of my property for ya so i can share the process. im making a beach by the pool, making a pond, a fountain, oh the list goes on forever!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Holy missing in action, Batman. Where's Dev?

Posted by: Devlin

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Holy missing in action, Batman. Where's Dev?

I went into hibernation for a while. The weather here has been beyond nuts. Within a few weeks we went from 24+ tornado in the area to 8 inches of snow to close to 70 this week