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LOL, I think you mean "auf wiedersehen".
Oh, and it's "GUTEN tag."
Oh, and it's "GUTEN tag."
smile @Gina.
LOL Good to see you posting again Gina:-) You too, Redd. I loved your picture of Ava Hope, she is gorgeous!
Grammar Crisis Hotline. How may I direct your call? Use of the subjunctive case? Im sorry, that line is busy. Will you hold or may I transfer you to the past tense counselor? Thank you for holding. Grammar Crisis Hotline. If we cant help you we can refer you. We have a fine list of affiliated English majors. Dial 9 for the automated spellcheck menu."
Good morning Redd and Atlas!
Good morning Redd and Atlas!
Morning ladies!
You crack me up Gina, your wit was missed around here :)
LMAO! Good morning, Gina.
My new sister-in-law is an English teacher. She reminds me of you. I like having her as my personal grammer-police officer. She saves me from myself. Plus, whenever I'm writing something, I can just email her and ask grammer and punctuation questions. I'm amazed at how much I have forgotten over the years. Lately, I have been confused about affect and effect. I find myself using the dictionary on my toolbar and still being confused. LOL
My new sister-in-law is an English teacher. She reminds me of you. I like having her as my personal grammer-police officer. She saves me from myself. Plus, whenever I'm writing something, I can just email her and ask grammer and punctuation questions. I'm amazed at how much I have forgotten over the years. Lately, I have been confused about affect and effect. I find myself using the dictionary on my toolbar and still being confused. LOL
Morning Redd,
I've missed you, too. Sorry I dropped out of sight, especially when you needed good friends the most.
I told you, I only get funny when I'm pissed. And I'm so pissed off right now. When I went to the lawyer last week, Allan handed me copies of his last three pay stubs like a lamb. I should have known something was up. I found his paystubs from this summer (when he gets additional summer support) and of course, the gross is much, much higher -- which figures into child support, etc. I know I need to keep track of things myself, but Jesus Christ Almighty, did he think I wouldn't notice?
Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. LOL
How are you? Busy with Ava? Give her a hug from Aunt Gina, and a kiss on the nape of the neck, top of the head, soles of the feet.
If you like, I'm at ke_gina@hotmail.com. Anytime, Amy.
Love,
Gina
I've missed you, too. Sorry I dropped out of sight, especially when you needed good friends the most.
I told you, I only get funny when I'm pissed. And I'm so pissed off right now. When I went to the lawyer last week, Allan handed me copies of his last three pay stubs like a lamb. I should have known something was up. I found his paystubs from this summer (when he gets additional summer support) and of course, the gross is much, much higher -- which figures into child support, etc. I know I need to keep track of things myself, but Jesus Christ Almighty, did he think I wouldn't notice?
Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. LOL
How are you? Busy with Ava? Give her a hug from Aunt Gina, and a kiss on the nape of the neck, top of the head, soles of the feet.
If you like, I'm at ke_gina@hotmail.com. Anytime, Amy.
Love,
Gina
No, Atlas, I'm merely the grammar counselor. I don't "police" language usage.
I found this on the web:
Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused.
"Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence".
The drug did not affect the disease.
"Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result".
The drug has many adverse side effects.
"Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about".
The present government effected many positive changes.
LOL, Someone sent me a "Top Ten Ways You Know You've Been Online Too Much" list and one item was, "When the word "Atlas" doesn't make you think of maps anymore." ROFL
Have a lovely day!
Love,
Gina
I found this on the web:
Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused.
"Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence".
The drug did not affect the disease.
"Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result".
The drug has many adverse side effects.
"Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about".
The present government effected many positive changes.
LOL, Someone sent me a "Top Ten Ways You Know You've Been Online Too Much" list and one item was, "When the word "Atlas" doesn't make you think of maps anymore." ROFL
Have a lovely day!
Love,
Gina
That sucks Gina. Remember the thread the other day though on what comes around goes around? Your soon to be ex has his coming. But still, its got to be hard. And what a juggling act you must have going, I know you well enough to know you wouldn't diss the boys father to them. How are they in all of this?
I will kiss Ava for you, shes been such a blessing.
As for me, I've come to grips with the fact there is no hurry in getting through. We all miss Jack here. I found a picture of him in my oldest back pack, he told me he was afraid he was starting to forget what he looked like. So young to be so old that kid.
And now for that One day at a time thing....just breathe for today.
xx
I found a picture of him in my oldest back pack, he told me he was afraid he was starting to forget what he looked like.
That's heartwrenching, Amy. I know that you are sensitive to your own feelings and so will be able to help your oldest work through his. But it's so hard.
Thanks for asking about my boys. We're a houseful of geeks here and better at talking head things than heart things. I'm budgeting therapy for the boys into my Reasonable Expenses worksheet. They're teenage boys and they won't talk to me about this -- which I respect and understand. But it's tense, silent and sad. I know this isn't good for them. I hope it doesn't wreck their chances of having happy marriages.
As for not dissing their dad to the boys? I don't, but he'd better not try me too high, LOL.
Love,
Gina
That's heartwrenching, Amy. I know that you are sensitive to your own feelings and so will be able to help your oldest work through his. But it's so hard.
Thanks for asking about my boys. We're a houseful of geeks here and better at talking head things than heart things. I'm budgeting therapy for the boys into my Reasonable Expenses worksheet. They're teenage boys and they won't talk to me about this -- which I respect and understand. But it's tense, silent and sad. I know this isn't good for them. I hope it doesn't wreck their chances of having happy marriages.
As for not dissing their dad to the boys? I don't, but he'd better not try me too high, LOL.
Love,
Gina
It is heart wrenching Gina. I know all moms think they're kids are special, and of course they are, but Chance is this wise old soul in this little boys body. He has a light inside of him that others are drawn to, its a gift.
I know what you mean about boys keeping silent, I have found that if I sit my son down and try to drag things out of him he clams up. But when we are doing an activity is when he starts talking. We did a lot of gardening this past summer just so I could get him to talk to me. As long as he had something else to focus on and his hands were busy the words fell from him. Its a total boy thing. There's also a book out there called Boys will be boys, its awesome.
Chance is a very special boy with a very special mother. You're lucky to have each other.
I've read "Boys will be Boys." I've also read "Raising Cain", lol. I don't understand them instinctively as I had no brothers and my father was entirely emotionally absent. (Not his fault. He had no experience of family life growing up and left for boarding school, which was the usual thing, at age 10. I can't even imagine that.)
That's a great idea about shared activities distracting them from the emotional unburdening.
Love,
Gina
I've read "Boys will be Boys." I've also read "Raising Cain", lol. I don't understand them instinctively as I had no brothers and my father was entirely emotionally absent. (Not his fault. He had no experience of family life growing up and left for boarding school, which was the usual thing, at age 10. I can't even imagine that.)
That's a great idea about shared activities distracting them from the emotional unburdening.
Love,
Gina
Gina,
Do you have a copy of last year's tax return? If not and if you filed jointly, your accountant or tax preparer can give you a copy. Or, better yet, if you could get your hands on his 2006 W-2. I would hope that no support could be decided on the basis of 3 check stubs. But if the stubs are recent they should have year-to-date gross income on them.
I haven't been online as much lately, so I don't know if you have posted about your marital disharmony. But, I have been through quite a bit lately myself. Some of it is posted somewhere. The last few weeks we have been too busy to fight, or maybe things have improved a little? Then again, maybe not, as we are working together (temporarily) and bickering about who is bickering the most in front of the employees. At any rate, email me anytime if you feel like talking.
Thanks for the affect/effect tips. I have to sign off and get ready for work. I really should be there by now. However, I am using the inch of snow as an excuse. After all, the schools are on a delay, I live on a hill and my car has rear wheel drive. I'm predicting the snow plow truck won't come until at least 11:00. LOL That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
You ladies have a great day.
Hugs to you both,
Atlas (not just a map anymore)
Do you have a copy of last year's tax return? If not and if you filed jointly, your accountant or tax preparer can give you a copy. Or, better yet, if you could get your hands on his 2006 W-2. I would hope that no support could be decided on the basis of 3 check stubs. But if the stubs are recent they should have year-to-date gross income on them.
I haven't been online as much lately, so I don't know if you have posted about your marital disharmony. But, I have been through quite a bit lately myself. Some of it is posted somewhere. The last few weeks we have been too busy to fight, or maybe things have improved a little? Then again, maybe not, as we are working together (temporarily) and bickering about who is bickering the most in front of the employees. At any rate, email me anytime if you feel like talking.
Thanks for the affect/effect tips. I have to sign off and get ready for work. I really should be there by now. However, I am using the inch of snow as an excuse. After all, the schools are on a delay, I live on a hill and my car has rear wheel drive. I'm predicting the snow plow truck won't come until at least 11:00. LOL That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
You ladies have a great day.
Hugs to you both,
Atlas (not just a map anymore)
"Not just a map anymore" LMAO!!!
Have a great day, Atlas. Drive safe.
Yes, I did read your post about your marital problems. Actually, your post kickstarted me into posting about my own. So thanks.
And I have the tax return in my hot little hands right now. He's just being pass-agg from stress. (But I still want to Bobbitt him. LOL)
Love,
Gina
ke_gina@mindspring.com
Have a great day, Atlas. Drive safe.
Yes, I did read your post about your marital problems. Actually, your post kickstarted me into posting about my own. So thanks.
And I have the tax return in my hot little hands right now. He's just being pass-agg from stress. (But I still want to Bobbitt him. LOL)
Love,
Gina
ke_gina@mindspring.com
Hi,
Dear Gina how are you' well maybe right now not the best time to ask you that sorry LOL.. anyway hang in there girl you have always been there for me and so many others you are a angel even if you are pissed at this moment LOL..
PS
And by the way gina as you know from all my postings in the past back then and now' my spelling realy stinks i never was an A+ student but i hope you guys still love me anyway faults and all LOL..
HugS
Little H.
Dear Gina how are you' well maybe right now not the best time to ask you that sorry LOL.. anyway hang in there girl you have always been there for me and so many others you are a angel even if you are pissed at this moment LOL..
PS
And by the way gina as you know from all my postings in the past back then and now' my spelling realy stinks i never was an A+ student but i hope you guys still love me anyway faults and all LOL..
HugS
Little H.
LIttle H,
You write BEAUTIFULLY and from the heart. Spelling is just what we dress the message up in. Einstein never tied his shoelaces, but he was a hell of a thinker.
I hope you're well. It's good to see you, And thank you. I'm actually fine. It's better than being stuck. Way, way better.
Love,
Gina
You write BEAUTIFULLY and from the heart. Spelling is just what we dress the message up in. Einstein never tied his shoelaces, but he was a hell of a thinker.
I hope you're well. It's good to see you, And thank you. I'm actually fine. It's better than being stuck. Way, way better.
Love,
Gina
Gina, typically, it's figured off of yearly income (if you have a good lawyer) and paid bi-weekly, excluding bonus, any kind of overtime, and options (if he has any). That is figured seperately. It should follow his pay schedule (say every two weeks). Not sure if your state figures it off of gross or net, because it varies from state to state. Example (in Illinois, where 3 kids are 32%), husband nets $135,000 a year, gets a $25,000 net bonus, no overtime because he is salary and he exercises options with a $10,000 profit. It would equal $1,661.53 every two weeks, $8,000 when he gets his bonus and $3200 when he cashes in his options for a total of $54,399.78. Also, have a garnishment order entered and and order that he has to suppliy copies of his tax return and W2 on a yearly basis. Even though the calculations are a %, the courts like a fixed amount adjusted yearly (unless circumstances change (better job, etc)
just a quick question for atlas, you mentioned snow in your post to gina, i thought that you lived in hawaii???? julie
Jewels
hey honey..i think thats keekee..
for sure its not Atlas anyway..lol
that would be really something huh..snow in Hawaii?lol
Ali
hey honey..i think thats keekee..
for sure its not Atlas anyway..lol
that would be really something huh..snow in Hawaii?lol
Ali
