Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Seawaters]

I saw the Fr. Pio paining and "liked" it.

There was a painting on Facebook of Padre Pio just now and I touched his picture while I talked to him of your FIL, you and Mr. xoxo

 

[Seawaters]

Will your family be able to recoup any losses? I sure hope so and hope the embezzler was prosecuted!

Even worse, the first executor was his own stepdaughter. But the current executor is now doing things properly, and the estate should finally be settled by the beginning of next year. It took me eight months and the services of a Florida lawyer ($$$$$) to find out why the estate wasn't being properly administered and to remove the embezzler and get a honest executor appointed. Now things are heading in the right direction.

 

[Seawaters]

Beautiful, beautiful graphic! I hear you on the taxes. 28% comes out of my check, and that is a big chunk!

Good evening, Christmas family.

Getting ready to turn in. It's been a long day. I knew when I signed on that as an Independent contractor I would be responsible for taking out taxes on my own. I spoke to my tax guy and almost lost my teeth ! I have to take 25% of every paycheck out for the Government. I am kind of down now. I just did not realize it was going to be that much. I just hope I can still make it financially with this job....With that much being taken out and with making less money to begin with at this job I am going to have to do a whole lot more work just to break even....

It is kind of a funny night. It is actually quite hot inside the house but outside it is on the cool side and pleasant. I have been tryng to go without air conditioning but it is not working. I hope the 'bers cools it down !!

I hope everyone is doing well. Big ((((HUGS)))) to all and ESPECIALLY to:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

 

[Seawaters]

Good advice, Snowflake.

Yes...I know exactly what you mean.
Hope you enjoy your day off tomorrow!! Doing anything fun?



That is extremely low & a terrible thing to do. I'm so sorry you had to go through that, MerryCarey.

Thinking of you, and Sending prayers & love, for you, Mr., and his Dad.


I know exactly where you're at!!
Adrian is an Independent Contractor, as well. Our first year was an eye opener! But, once you learn how to plan & prepare for it, it's ok... You just have to weigh your happiness compared to how much you can comfortably live on. Let us know if you have any questions that we may be able to answer. I wish you well, my friend!! xo

 

[Bradmac]

I want to add that they didn't expect Granny to live long, but she survived longer than 10 years. There was no way we would have sent her to a "home."
Also, can you guess who cried the loudest at the funeral? Of course it was my aunt, uncle, and cousins who hardly even visited--and they lived less than five miles away!!!

That seems to be a constant wherever you list. They are usually the first ones to ask about the will, too. :wink:

 

[Seawaters]

CAH,
Any report from the doctor? Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

 

[Seawaters]

I have to tell you that my first week held a surprise for me. My principal felt it was her right to call my doctor to "get additional information" about my ability to return to work EVEN THOUGH I had his letter stating such! I told her that she could not do that without my permission, but she would not listen. I told the union rep that I will soon seek the advice of an attorney!

Coach- I hope the first day went well friend!!!


Goodnight Everyone!!!

 

[Seawaters]

Please take pictures and post them. It would be so fun to be there in person!

Good morning mmc friends
Hope you all have a good sleep and are ready to start another day
The weather is cool this morning and am hoping no rain please !!1
Have a full day today. have stuff to srt for the shop and have to go to 3 different towns to put posters up for the dnace festival we are having on the bank holiday monday the 27th. and have to go to the garden centre and see about some kind of backing for the samba dancers. and have to find a 40th foot lorry for the dances and singers to play in. i think i must be organising this all on my own :x
So hows all with you,s hope all is good and all furbabies are good and behaving.
ok must go and get the jump leads out to get my started
you all have a good day . and take care ..talk soon

 

[Seawaters]

It must be a word because it's on the Internet now!!!

( Hmmm.......
Is "scantly" even a word? If not, it should be. )

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[Seawaters]

I love Spaceballs, too. I always laugh so hard when I see it.

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I worked a little late last night with my side business. When I got home and had a shower I turned on the TV. Spaceballs was on. That movie KILLS me! LOL!

Nancy's getting more and more creative with chicken, and it's very good. Bless her for working so hard to keep me healthy!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

 

[made582]

Good Morning MMC!!!!!! We are going to have one last day of cool weather today before the heat starts to return tomorrow. Last night I decided that I need to start stocking up on sleep before Friday so I slept in until 10am this morning. Now I'm exhausted because I slept to long. One of these day's I'll find that happy median. Not much on the agenda for today. I want to make some muffins and maybe some cinnamon rolls if I get a surge of energy. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[made582]

I have to tell you that my first week held a surprise for me. My principal felt it was her right to call my doctor to "get additional information" about my ability to return to work EVEN THOUGH I had his letter stating such! I told her that she could not do that without my permission, but she would not listen. I told the union rep that I will soon seek the advice of an attorney!

I hope your doctor didn't tell her anything.

 

[Holiday]

Well, I expect now that I'm enjoying whizzing around the neighborhood on it enjoying myself, the paint job might grow on me!




Thanks for asking, and thank you so much for your prayers. Mr. tells me that FIL is getting quite frail. He still spends most of his time sitting up in a chair watching the TV as he dozes on and off. Occasionally he's lucid, but then again he can be vague. He DOES recognize the people around him, and even refers to them by family nicknames. It's hard to get him to go to bed and stay in bed during the night. Seems like when he's up, he wants to go to bed, and when he gets into bed, he wants to be up. I know it's wearing down Mr.'s poor mom, and Mr. too, to some extent, because he's there for several hours four or five evenings a week.

So sorry to hear you are going through all of this. It's hard to watch! Keeping you all in my prayers!

I have to tell you that my first week held a surprise for me. My principal felt it was her right to call my doctor to "get additional information" about my ability to return to work EVEN THOUGH I had his letter stating such! I told her that she could not do that without my permission, but she would not listen. I told the union rep that I will soon seek the advice of an attorney!

I hope the doc didn't give her any additional information!?



Good morning MMC! It's another chilly morning in Ohio! I brought a coffee with me on my morning walk & it helped to keep my fingers warm! Tasted yummy too! Sounds like temps are going back up after today!

It took me awhile to read all your posts since I was last here yesterday afternoon! Now I have to get to work!! :grin: Make it a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you! It looks like this:

I'm not too crazy about the paint and the flowery thingies, but it rides fine!

Just looking at it makes me smile! :smile:

 

[Christmasstar]

Just got back from my first real ride---I was only able to pedal around for about 15 minutes before my legs tired out. I hope to improve on that before the snow flies! I must have been a sight in my helmet whizzing around on a two-toned girl's bike! But I enjoyed it.

you inspiring me! I used to ride all the time, I think I may go and look for a bike too.
Have fun with it.

 

[Murphman]

Everyone in the southeast USA and caribbean needs to keep a close eye on the tropics. We may have a monster plowing its way through Cuba on the weekend and taking a path to us early next week.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good evening,

You ever have one of those mornings when you woke up and you couldn't figure out what day it was? That was my morning in a nutshell. I felt like I was in a fog all day. Day off tomorrow.

have a good night!

are you sure tomorrow is your day off???

 

[Christmasstar]

Even worse, the first executor was his own stepdaughter. But the current executor is now doing things properly, and the estate should finally be settled by the beginning of next year. It took me eight months and the services of a Florida lawyer ($$$$$) to find out why the estate wasn't being properly administered and to remove the embezzler and get a honest executor appointed. Now things are heading in the right direction.

That is so sad that someone would take advantage of a family in their time of grief.
Glad to hear things are getting straightened out.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good evening, Christmas family.

Getting ready to turn in. It's been a long day. I knew when I signed on that as an Independent contractor I would be responsible for taking out taxes on my own. I spoke to my tax guy and almost lost my teeth ! I have to take 25% of every paycheck out for the Government. I am kind of down now. I just did not realize it was going to be that much. I just hope I can still make it financially with this job....With that much being taken out and with making less money to begin with at this job I am going to have to do a whole lot more work just to break even....

yup, no matter where you live the government wants their share!

 

[Christmasstar]

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Good morning mmc friends
Hope you all have a good sleep and are ready to start another day
The weather is cool this morning and am hoping no rain please !!1
Have a full day today. have stuff to srt for the shop and have to go to 3 different towns to put posters up for the dnace festival we are having on the bank holiday monday the 27th. and have to go to the garden centre and see about some kind of backing for the samba dancers. and have to find a 40th foot lorry for the dances and singers to play in. i think i must be organising this all on my own

hope you get it all worked out, sounds like it will be fun!