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Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 16:41:54 GMT

Greetings and Blessings from the Love Nest!

Until recently, we had several of Patrick's family members living with us. They have all left the nest and it is now just the two of us and our beloved beagle Maxie. We tried having other pets, but it didn't work out very well. Maxie prefers being an only child and getting all the attention.

We've had a few roommates over the years, but that didn't work out any better than the extra pets did! LOL

We will update this very soon and let you know how work is progressing on the garage project.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

BIG HUGS!

Wednesday, November 06, 2002

Wed, 06 Nov 2002 18:24:37 GMT

Dr. Phil gave this test on Oprah she got a 38. Some folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff out.

Read on, this is very interesting! Don't be overly sensitive!
The following is pretty accurate. And it only takes 2 minutes.

Take this test for yourself and send it to your friends, the
one who sent it, and let them know who you are.

The person who sent it placed their score in the subject
box. Please do the same before forwarding to your friends. Don't peek but begin the test as you scroll down and answer. Answers are for who you are now, not who you were in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready. This is a real test Relations Dept. at many of the major corporations today. It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and prospective employees.

It's only 10 simple questions, so...... grab a pencil and
paper, keeping track of your letter answers. Make sure to change the subject of the e-mail to read YOUR total. When you are finished, forward this to everyone you
know, and also send it to the person who sent this to you.

Make sure to put YOUR score in the subject box. Ready??
Begin...
1. When do you feel your best?
a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon; and early evening
c) late at night

2. You usually walk...
a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast, head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly

3. When talking to people you..
a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with...
a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with...
a) a big, appreciative laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...
a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted, do you...
a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most?
a) Red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you lie...
a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are...
a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant

POINTS:
1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1
10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care".
You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and
adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an
adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively,
charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly
in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to
their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your
friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over it if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything. They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

Now forward this to others, and put your score in subject box.

Monday, February 25, 2002

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:59:09 GMT

Do you ever wonder why there are so many lawyer jokes?

And do your wonder where do we get the morons for
juries and judges?

Ever since a jury ordered McDonald's to pay more than
$2m in damages to 81-year-old Stella Liebeeck after
she spilled coffee and scalded herself, the "Stella"
award has been annually granted to the person who
successfully brings the most ridiculous lawsuit in the
US.

There are plenty to choose from in 2001.

*Carl Truman, of Los Angeles, won $74,000 and medical expenses from a neighbour who drove his car over Truman's hand. Truman was lying on the ground, out of sight, stealing the neighbour's hubcaps.

*Burglar Terrence Dickson, from Pennsylvania, lived
for eight days on Pepsi and dry dog biscuits after a
faulty electric door trapped him in the garage of the
home he had just robbed. The homeowner was ordered to pay $500,000 for Dickson's mental anguish.

*Jerry Williams, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was awarded
$14,500 after being bitten by a beagle chained in its
owner's yard. Williams had climbed into the yard and
was shooting the beagle with a pellet gun.

*A Philadelphia restaurant had to pay $113,500 to
Amber Carson after she injured herself by slipping on
a can she had thrown on the floor during an argument
with her boyfriend.

And, la piece de resistance...

*Kara Walton, of Delaware, won $12,000 and dental
expenses from a nightclub after falling from a
bathroom window. The accident happened as she was
trying to climb through the window to avoid paying the $3.50 entrance fee."

Tuesday, January 15, 2002

Tue, 15 Jan 2002 01:00:02 GMT

Hello!

Mel Smith, one of our Men's Club members, is hosting a special White
Elephant party this coming Saturday:

TIME: Saturday, January 19, 2002 -- 7PM
PLACE: 3869 Gillespie Drive, Carrollton, TX (214) 529-7995

What is a White Elephant Party you ask? It is an opportunity to unload
those unwanted gifts or bring a gag gift to exchange with your
unsuspecting
friends. Beer and wine will be provided, but if you would like to
concoct
your own jungle juice, feel free to bring it along.

Please RSVP directly to Mel Smith if you plan to attend at
melsmith40@hotmail.com or (214) 529-7995.

The following directions would begin from the intersection of 635 &
35E:

Head north on 35e to the 121 grapevine/mckinney exit. the 121 exit is
one
exit north of the frankford exit.
Turn right on 121.
Exit at the first exit (huffines).
At the stop sign, turn left, and continue to hebron.
Turn right on hebron.
Drive to the second street on the right (garrett) and turn right.
Drive on garrett to the second street (gillespie) and turn right.
House is second from the corner on right hand side.

Last year's White Elephant Part was a lot of fun....hope you all can
make
it out for a great time. I must apologize that I won't be able to
attend
myself, as I'll be out of town for a seminar all weekend. But come on
out
and join the fun...you will have a great time!
Sincerely yours,
Buck

P.S. -- I stated in the last Men's Club e-mail that I'm planning to
move to
Montana and am no longer able to plan events for the Club. If this Club
is
to continue, someone will need to step forward and take over, otherwise
this will be the last event we will have. Anyone interested should
contact
me as soon as possible at buck@mrbuck.net or (972) 355-3256. Thanks!

Tuesday, December 25, 2001

Tue, 25 Dec 2001 14:54:17 GMT

Dear Friends:

Hope this finds you happy, healthy and out of the cold.

"Business is great. People are kind. Life is wonderful!"

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

David & Patrick & Maxie the Wonderdog

Monday, October 15, 2001

Mon, 15 Oct 2001 15:08:24 GMT

Hello to all!

We just returned from a weekend road-trip to Joplin, MO. We do this twice a year for Easter and Grandma's birthday.

Patrick has been busy caring for his mother and looking after the house & grounds.

I (David) am still with the government, but have changed agencies. My hours are now 3:30-Midnight. It has been a minor adjustment, but has worked out fairly well so far.

For our anniversary this year, we traded up for diamonds on new wedding bands. Patrick said we could ignore the 2-year hiatus, keep our original anniversary, & celebrate 8 glorious (& interesting) years together!

There really isn't much else to report. That is my excuse for extended absences. Please feel free to ask us anything at all. We promise to answer promptly.

We appreciate each and every one of you.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Big hugs!

David & Patrick & Maxie The Wonderdog

Sunday, August 12, 2001

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 14:54:52 GMT

Weekend Greetings!

I apologize for staying away so long. Work has been rather demanding. I haven't had much spare time that isn't already spoken for lately. Bedtime comes shortly after dinner each night. Life can get rather 'ugly' if I don't get my 'beauty-sleep'. I've had to adjust my priorities accordingly.

All things considered, life is going well here at the Love Nest. We're all happy & healthy. Both cars are fully functional again (YAY!). Things are going very well at my work. We're still working 6 days per week, but the hours have gone from 12 down to a slightly more reasonable 10.

Remodeling on the house is on hold while we cook up a plan to construct an out-building for storage, tools, workshop, etc. Having space to stack the furniture & stuff out of the weather is a MUST before we can finish the flooring. The garage was in a sad state and was taken down shortly before we bought & moved here. The storage issues we've had since day one have now reached a critical stage demanding action.

I truly miss chatting and interacting with my cyber-friends in here. Please feel free to drop us a line or two anytime. Patrick keeps an eye on the e-mail and alerts me to personal messages from friends needing a reply.

We're still smiling & hope you are too!

Great big hugs & love to all!

David & Patrick & Maxie!

Sunday, July 01, 2001

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 08:55:53 GMT

YAY! I'M WORKING AGAIN!

I'm having to be cautious not to go into 'culture shock'. After several weeks of being seriously 'under-employed', I've now gone to the opposite extreme of almost being 'over-employed'.

I landed a really cool government job & we are working some CRAZY hours! Right now, we're pulling 12-hour shifts 7 days week to get us through a peak 'crunch' period.

I will update you as I can, but right now I'm spending very little time online--gotta get my beauty sleep! LOL!

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kind words of encouragement & continued good thoughts. It has paid off BIG TIME! I love you guys!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Big hugs from David & Patrick!

Sloppy doggy kisses from Maxie!

Saturday, June 23, 2001

Sat, 23 Jun 2001 16:32:42 GMT

Thanks guys for all the support and kind words of encouragement. I appreciate all of you SO MUCH!

I got 'shot down' on the hospital job, but still may get called back for a 2nd interview by the architect. I'm listed with 3 different headhunter agencies, but none of them have found anything yet. The only activity has been stuff I've dug up for myself out of the 'want ads'.

I received a fairly generous severance package from my old job & there's still money coming in. Patrick keeps telling me not to worry & above all not to get desperate & just grab the 1st decent offer.

All things considered, life is pretty good right now. We still have our happy 'house-full'. We all get along & the competition for the bathroom has not been a problem. Patrick is at the vet's right now with Maxie for her allergy shot. Yours truly needs to give her a bath later today.

Continuous crossing of fingers is appreciated, but not required. Please keep thinking good thoughts. The power of a positive mental attitude is awesome!

Big hugs!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

David

Thursday, June 14, 2001

Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:53:07 GMT

Please cross your fingers & keep thinking good thoughts! David has an 8:30 with yet another headhunter & then a 3:00 with a downtown architect needing a secretary. We'll keep you posted!