LIFES A BEACH!

faithandfifty · April 2008

Beachie Bunnies!! These are the best behaved babies ever.... they listened to my heart-felt plea, to wait for me to return to them, before they consider arriving. I am safely at DDs home, again -- and she is very definitely pregs still!

To let a little bit of the cat outta the bag, her DH, my SIL is flying in tomorrow!!! That's the plan. He has been granted a week's family leave and will be here for the scheduled c-section. I am sooooo eager for him to be here & help settle things down in the drama dept. So I'll be praying for his safe traveling tomorrow.

Someone's guess is quite close to the scheduled event!!

My day went really fantastic today. The tech fellow was an angel! He taught me a few new tricks of the techno-trade. They only taped the morning 2 hour segment & just used 2 cameras.... he was so gracious about the whole thing.... and once ya get going I completely forgot about the cameras even being there. We have yet to decide 'what' to do with it/the film. They've now asked permission to mount it on the real web, instead of just their internal staff site.

Must talk all of that over with my DH. Not sure what he'll think about that?? Is it giving away for free my professional presentation, or is it incredible marketing??? What do you think?

He gets more points in heaven, as he held down the fort for the 27 hours I was gone.

So glad that this site is back up & operational.... I had trouble getting on earlier.

Let the prayers continue, we're getting seriously close now!!

neesie · April 2008

Granddaughter is with me so I haven't read a thing except Faiths post right above mine!

Glad all went well Faith and that SIL will be home tomorrow! Oh, by the way....I'm changing my guess on the due date! Is that allowed??????

I'm seriously exhausted...........guess little ones are supposed to do that to you!!

See you all tomorrow!

Neesie

faithandfifty · April 2008

Nighty night beach bunnies.......................

bearlysane111 · April 2008

Hi to all of you,Beach Buddies!

Happy Sunday...early on the beach and I am keeping watch for signs of the twins. I am thinking it will be tomorrow...

faith...glad that dh was able to not make the hospital run.I am like neesie,I am thinking I got my 11th date wrong and it should have been 22...don't think that counts,does it? LOL I saw those cute, little ones and got so excited as I thought the twins were here and seemed pretty large. Just read quickly. Yep,I prob need to re-adjust the glasses! Tell Sarah,that hope it is not a problem,but the "cyberaunts" are ready for the new arrivals.LOL That is such exciting news abt her husb's arrival...whoo-hoo!!!

So glad that you had such great assistance with the techie stuff....funny, now we can say beam me up,Scotty...I am now a techie instead of a trekkie! Beautiful pic of the beach,faith! Loved those colors and the silhouette appearance!Sending you a pic...his hair looks similar to Alfalfa's on The Little Rascals! I am so excited to have success that I am celebrating with you! I know that feeling...like I want to high five the computer!

Sahalie...how are you and how is your wknd going? I love the beach descriptions and feel like you were describing my friend as she did not turn before she burned! Here we were at a fabulous beach and she had not been out at all(from Massachussets and comes down to the NC coast);so she burned the first day. I just went on and ran the beach and went places,while she stayed in the rented condo.Luckily,she was in the med field! I did not have this needle...but she sure stayed inside and popped pain pills for the sunburn. Those seashells are fabulous...there are awesome details! Thank you for sharing such a lovely beach scene.

Jas...good news abt your car and having such a great compliment on maintenance and less of a bill. That is a real nice thing to say for those who work everyday with cars. Mine looks better under the hood than in the floorboards and trunk as I call it my junky trunky. It drives other people nuts but I just take lots of stuff in case....and guess what,people come over and want to borrow the junk,often! LOL Hope that your wkend goes well and the weather is less windy. What a great sound and great song! I think those were some neat-looking shirts and sure brought back memories! Thanks!

Margo,not sure what your fundraiser will entail,but thinking that these chandeliers look festive and the tables so elegant. I know that you have worked so hard on this and it will be such a big success! What an awesome accomplishment...congratulations! Those causes are so wonderful and your county provides such terrific resources. I know you will have a great time!This little teddy reminds me of honoring those who present the teddies to children in need of a friend.

footprintsangel...terrific on the race and speed does not matter. When I was at the Komen Walk,there were so many racers,walkers,children and everyone was having such a great time. I handed-out the bibs at the main event and then went to the two mile walk. It was really inspiring and the feeling is indescribable the first time(at least for me).

Candie...how is your wkend going? Thank you for the kind compliments abt the writing as I write late at night and sometimes I sound so crazy! I did lots of writing for my teaching job and headed some committees... mostly just education articles;would love to have that talent like our faith. She has such an elegant use of the language and the figurative language is so enthralling! I saw some beautiful flowers as the weather was just so beautiful here. How abt there and great abt the things you are doing tomorrow. Hope that you enjoyed the confirmation party and the baby shower as that is so neat to see the excitement on everyone's faces and such cute infant apparel. Sahalie's beautiful shells reminded me of your

seashell collection that you have described.These were interesting flowers that I thought would add a nice flair to our outing.

Wings...I loved the lighthouse and just sign me up for the "host" program! LOL I think that would be a marvelous thing to do. Is it very far from where you or Neesie live? I think that would be so fun and really beautiful scenery. I do agree abt those winding roads near Cherokee,NC. It is a beautiful area although the curves would be rather fast. I know that is the point to ride a motorbike and feel the wind and the terrain. Maybe one of these days...sounds like it would be very adventurous. This is a pic that was made in the Cherokee area.

Neesie...hope little grand daughter is having fun and I know she is. What do you have planned for Sunday?

I think that is exciting abt your angel collection! I love angels and appreciate all of them that watch over and guide me throughout the day! You know that is my middle name and I am proud that you collect something special to so many of us! I have a few...like you,I can tell you where each came from and same with my bear buddies.

For cherished friends who are having medical visits,hospital stays or feeling "under the weather".We are wishing you the "bearybest" in feeling better. and are with you in spirit. Thinking of all of you!

Have a wonderful Sunday! Hope that I did not forget anyone,see you on the beach and wear a light jacket as it is raining just like a soft mist.

May everyone be as fortunate as I with angelic friends and family members who have guided,supported and encouraged me. May we always have someone(s) who help(s)us realize what is really important in our lives. It is so very easy to get overwhelmed and stressed with our fast-paced lives these days. Take care,my beach friends...Happy Beach Trails!

Iris

faithandfifty · April 2008

Good Sunday morning, bunnies at the beach.....

Iris, I just finished reading your thoughtful and organized post and now I feel like I've tapped back into all of our bunnies. Thank you for helping me focus. Not enough time to greet everyone on this fly thru.... so sunny, Sunday sunshine sweet beach combers A to Z. Love and hugs to each and all. Sahalie, maybe you could organize one of your special picnics for later today. Jaz will stop by with the music, Margo needs a distraction from all of her incredible preparations and FootPrints flat out deserves your caring touch... and Candie wants to add some special selections to her collection.

Must tidy house for SIL and then I am going to go HOME to my house and my husband!!!! First time in 2 months. Thank you angels.

Neesie & Iris, don't think the judges of the poll will allow reselecting dates at this point. It wouldn't be fair to WingGirl (hint, hint, hint)

I swear Sarah may take one look at Scott and squeeze them directly into his arms.... forgetting all about Earth Day. Time will tell. Pray on.

Thought I'd share me in my silliness yesterday. These pics were taken in the library admin building and the 2 sculptures were incredible!!

bearlysane111 · April 2008

Early sunrise at Virginia Beach,Va...

Wow,faith! Those are awesome outfits and you are so creative! I can't wait to see my new CD and book. I am going to think hard abt giving it to my friend's granddaughter! Glad that things are going much better as far as SIL coming home and you getting back to your own home. What a great mom you are! You look fantastic! What a thrill it would be to see you perform!

Thanks for the compliments abt my post! It was so enjoyable to think of all our beach friends here and all the many pleasures that I have attained from a bad time in my life. I suppose the lemons to lemonade saying fits here.

Unknown · April 2008

Good Morning Beach Friends. Just up and getting the coffee going. Will be back in a bit with the song of the day.

I just wanted to give Faith something to think about. Please excuse me if I'm being a butinski here. The filming of your presentation and posting it on the web could be a violation of your intellectual property rights. You might want to consult an attorney before allowing them to do this. It might be better for YOU to post it on YOUR site and that would allow you to keep control instead of someone else. I think it was a little out of line for someone to ask you to do this. Just my two cents. I don't think you should feel pressurd or feel bad to say 'no thank you' and that you will consider posting it on your site.

Edited to add: Maybe you should consider have your presentation professionally filmed and then you could sell dvd's to anyone who wants a copy of your presentation. This is your business after all.

winggirl2 · April 2008

OMG OMG......I am jumping up and down in my chair, tears in my eyes to think I may be the winner of the baby poll!! Sorry..... had to stop typing I was clapping my hands in excitement. I think I am more excited it was one of US on the BEACH I feel like we are all winners.

When I looked at the month of April on the calender I was drawn to Earth Day. Look at Faith (above).....she is so down to EARTH along w/ her caring attitude the 22 was a given for me.

I'll be back I need to go do some cartwheels.

YIPPEE!

Wings

candie1971 · April 2008

Good Morning,

Winggirl, so glad you picked the date for our beautiful twins to be born.

Faith, notice I said "our". So glad that I will be a cyberaunt. Glad SIL is on his way home. I love your outfit...so colorful,creative. Sure the kids just love it.

Baby shower and confirmation parties went well. Had fun at both. I won a beautiful vase of flowers at the shower. Orange and purple flowers. Those are the colors of the new baby's room. They are having a girl. I love fresh flowers. At the confirmation party they had a great DJ. My knee has been behaving and I am one of those that are always on the dance floor....so the knee is hurting today...lol. But it is a good hurt as I enjoyed myself. It will take a couple of days to subside but that's ok.

An overcast day so far...but they say the sun will come out later. I hope so...I so need the sun. I am going to putter around the house today... a lil this and a lil that. Have lots of this and thats to do...lol.

Have a great Sunday..will be back later expecially cause I have to see Jas' song for the day.

Hugs and prayers,

Candie

Edited to add: Iris, those flowers look like ones I planted 2 years ago. They are called firecrackers...if they are the same but they do look like it...they grow straight up...pretty vibrant colors.

Unknown · April 2008

Surprise song of the Day!

sahalie · April 2008

Faith, those pictures are "priceless" and "adorable." I'll have to read waaaaaaaaaaay back to see just what it is that you do. Or, I guess I could go to your website, duh me. Iris, you beautiful person you. Your most thoughtful post and amazing pictures filled me up this morning with a feeling of such peacefulness and happy. Thank you for the time you take to write such poetic posts filled with your heartfelt words.

Jasmine, I think you are right on about Faith securing that video and information. So did you get out of the car service dept. without having to pay a fortune?

It's gorgeous here but cool. I guess there is some cold front coming at us from Alaska and it's really cold in the shade or the house.

Out in the sun it's OK.

Well beach buds I have almost finished the one bedroom that at one time was the catch all for everything.

Instead of pushing things under a bed it got put in this one bedroom

I am happy to announce the room is beautiful.

Everything is gone. What a chore. Now the room is freshly painted, carpet cleaned, the big blinds are being cleaned and I am on my way with a friend this fine day to shop for some new bed linens.

I keep the bedrooms clean and simple these days. No clutter.

I laugh at myself cuz I'm now ready for guests at any time but I cringe at the thought sometimes. Heaven help me.

I do like my freedom.

I have family coming to visit the end of next month and I am looking forward to that.

Margaret, thanks for telling me about your fund raiser.

What a wonderful cause it is.

Candie, I loved your post and hearing all about the baby shower and pretty flowers. Take care of that knee cuz we have some fun and wild things coming up on the beach in April and you need to be under full power with all body parts.

Anyone for a race with the Beach Patrol?

The winner gets dinner served to them by the BP guy of your choice.

That's next month though but for this month and everyday should be "green day" so in honor of our Earth and our beautiful precious Ocean we will don our green swim suits and flip flops and paddle out to the reefs today to search for the fish and turtles of colors so magnificent we will be in awe of each one.

Don't bother with cameras as we will gently slide over the side of our outrigger into the aqua clear waters and float in quiet gentle peace while the sea families feels safe enough to venture close to us.

Love and Peace to each of you.

MargaretB · April 2008

Hi girls, had a nice play day today now that I finished the program for next Saturday - it has been sent to the printer. Went to my cooking club today - the theme was "tea time." I made an awesome crab quiche and little deviled egg sandwiches. Next month's theme is to make something with alcohol in it.

Iris, I love reading your posts - caught me up with everyone.

Faith, we're eagerly awaiting the birth. And I agree with Jaz about the IP.

Sahalie, it has been COLD here and windy this weekend. I have a blanket on now but I think tomorrow is not so good and then the rest of the week is supposed to be nice.

Hope everyone is doing well and I'll try to drop in this week.

footprintsangel · April 2008

Life's a beach and its snowing In Washington! My flowers are not understanding. I went out looking for friend to Donate for my Relay for life next month. I almost didn't want to go cause of my lymphedema and cane. But I got over my pity party and know how lucky I am. I am very lucky to have friends like you! May you fined peace in each hour and day. Hugs, Debbie

bearlysane111 · April 2008

Hi to all of you and a late Sun Evening or early Mon Morning to you,

Hope that each of you has had a great day on/near/cyberly at the beach. It has been a gray-overcast afternoon with April showers. However,we really had needed water and had such a severe drought that rain is wonderful,today.

Faith...wow,we are all so ready for the great news and I know you are ready to go to your house after two months. Your daughter and gson will miss you I know. However,for me,home feels good after an absence.

I think that Jas gave you excellent suggestions re:the filming/taping rights. I hv known of a few people who gave permission for some very creative educational ideas without total rights later on. I am not an atty(or have any afiliation)but it certainly is something to ask an atty-JMO. Since you asked,hope I don't sound too pushy. Just later on,I watched some educators who had no rights to their works when profits/praise was dealt. Just something to think abt(I know there is plenty happening now)for business issues.Once I was planning to write media articles abt elem schl children's self-esteem and my mother was going to illustrate the pics for a national magazine. They wanted us to pay this exorbitant amt of money to buy an ad and later,they might buy my articles. I chose not to do it as I did not have any legal knowledge and it was a Madison Ave editor that was very sure of herself;talked fast to my Southern dialect.Ha! She was not happy that I would not send them the $500. You do what feels right for you...just my two cents.

This kaleidoscopic image reminds me of your beautiful and eclectic designs,faith...love the backgrounds and that your outfit just is so creative. I had lots of colors and designs in my classrooms when possible. I always thought our lives would be more interesting if we had the 64 colors from those old Binney-Smith crayon boxes(ones w/built-in plastic sharpener).

Jas...I think that you gave faith some great advice and some super things to think abt when pursuing business quests. It is sure helpful to think abt things in many diff ways before making up one's mind....JMO. Man,I so loved those Sesame Street characters. What a neat YouTube clip! Hope that you had a great wkend and that your wk will be a good one! Yes,the closets are coming as I got rid of the last Roomba...hated that! It sure looked good when I saw it on TV and demos. We nev know until we actually get things in place. It works great for some people but I like the other type vac cleaner. This is so me...then,I start again as you said...take it a small step-at-a time.

Sahalie...that is the most beautiful water! I am so ready to hop onboard the outrigger canoe. Wow! I just love that beautiful water that is so clear that it appears transparent...thanks for sharing such a lovely visual! I am bringing us a happy parasailing crew for another fun activity. Your descriptions of our planned outings are so neat that I am so ready to pack a suitcase! LOL Congrats on that awesome work inside the house! My allergies were so bad this wkend that I accomplished little. The rain helped the pollen...yeah! I think my friend's three cats cause issues when I visited as I had sneezing,etc and the got up my dander...LOL I do LOVE to read your posts and everyone's here! Thank you,Sahalie,for your kind words...this thread and the people are very special to me. Have a great Mon! Your weather sounds awesome.

Candie...congrats on winning such a neat prize at the shower! That makes you feel so great to win and orange and purple flowers sounds beautiful! I love fresh flowers,too. Not long ago,didn't you win at a St Patrick's gift-like some money at an event? Hope that you like these flowers as the vibrant colors just are so striking!Have a great Monday and hope it is not a long 12-hr day for you. Maybe you can get outside at lunchtime for a few minutes. That seemed to help me during long days at school and changed the atmosphere for a few minutes. Did the friends have names selected for the new little one? Have a great Mon!

Neesie...I imagine that you had a great time with little gdaughter. She must have been so thrilled with faith's creative work. I cannot wait to see it and share it with Erin,my best friend's three-yr-old granddaughter. I am glad that you collect angels and this one is for you! How is your mom? Thinking of you...I like to write just for fun;did mostly technical writing and educational things---ie report cards and reports! This is more fun!!! LOL Thank you for the kindness...it is therapeutic as I am real wordy...always! LOL I want a new curio cabinet as I have no real place for my figurines. After the break-in,I have nev gotten them placed back where they were as I had painting and new carpets,door,etc. So,got angels that are waiting to fly back to the right shelves and their former locations. Do you do that...procrastinate and hope that the angels will just go on their own speed? Yeah,I am dreaming...

Margo,just a few more days and then,all that hard work is so appreciated. Can't wait to hear all abt the great details and how beautiful everything was and how it all went so well. You will do well as you are so organized and such a caring person;the groups are so lucky to have your talents and your kindnesses. Your food sounds good;esp the crabmeat as that is one of my fave hors d'oeuvres. As far as desserts,you will make a fab one,I know. My culinary skills are missing;but,I sure do appreciate the talents of others.

Wings...how is your weekend? I hope that you had a nice one. This is

a neat lighthouse,I thought. It reminded me of the beautiful pics that you have posted. I want to see MI one of these days as I know it is a beautiful state from pics I have seen. Great job on guessing the correct date! That is an awesome statement abt faith and the neat date. I have always loved Earth Day and tried to instill recycling and environ measures to kids.

Thinking of all our friends/angels and those who are having med procedures,tests and dr's visits this week. You are cherished and special friends and thank you for being in my life!

Time to say good night,beach buddies...taking a midnight or later stroll on the beach and glad to see so many kind and caring friends. Have a great Monday and super week! Thank you for sharing this time with me!

Iris

MargaretB · April 2008

Hi beach buds, just wanted to say good morning and will be back later.

faithandfifty · April 2008

Beach bunnies!! Good rested morning to each of you.... can you tell I spent the night in a bed? MY bed!! With my DH!! (Read into that all that you want.)

SIL made it home safely, tho delayed.... I gave him a BIG hug and walked out the door!! I want them to have as much private and alone time as possible to sort thru the various past emotions involving his mom/the drama and to anticipate tomorrow -- getting that all organized.

Came home to hubby. We went to a movie and then (drumroll) he very casually took us over to the department store beside the theatre. He walks us straight to the jewelry counter and asks me to pick out something to remind me how "wonderful" I am.

I kept pinching myself not to start crying. So I am now sporting a lovely cocktail type ring with 3 sparklies that compliments my wedding ring..... OHHHHH..... and he didn't stop there, he bought the necklace that matches!!

Of course you don't know my DH, but even tho he's always incredible to me, this really did take my breath away. He says it's his "I miss you, ring." Now you can have a collective: awwwwwwww.

Thanks to all for weighing in on the whole web/filmed training/IP issue. We (DH & I) talked it over at length yesterday. Have not met any conclusion. Decided that we want to 'see' it first before anything else (as to quality etc.) Many issues as you can imagine. Do you give away the cow? Or just keep selling the milk slowly, but surely???

The whole BC story gets woven into my thinking..... under the "legacy" stream-of-thought. Of course we're all on a limited run here on Planet Earth, but I really am attempting to get my work beyond the trunk of my car in light of my renewed sense of mortality. Not sure that makes a lot of sense, but perhaps the "marketing" of their posting would be a good thing???? Then on the other hand..... just tooooo many 'hands' of late.

So. The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, Tues the 22nd at HIGH noon. It's seriously on his lunch hour -- which makes me laugh and cringe all at the same time. "Would you like a sandwich before you scoop out the other baby? Some chips with that umbilical cord?"

It makes me realize that this is his life. Very matter-of-fact. Does this all the time. Relax granny. Just another day at the office. Deliver twins on my lunch hour. OK then.

So now I have to give up being general contractor of the universe, praying continuously, but enjoying every minute at the same time.

Thank you sweet-sisters-of-the-beach for holding me together thru all of this... I hope that I will be able to offer you the same sort of unconditional support when you need it. Now let's go throw a beach ball around!! See ya at the parasailing platform.... right after I dock my sea kayak.

faithandfifty · April 2008