The Bloated Pig - A Place for Weary Flingers Page 1585
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  • @ABcrazy. I appreciate the thoughts. But I have grown used to the crazy. Anything less would be too calm and normal for me. :D

    How have you been?
  • @CrazyFamilyProblemsRipsyPageChanger

    First night back in a while and I get a page change!!
  • @ripsy I'm doing ok. Nothing crazy, ah, just frustrated with job prospecting.
  • OB a case of whatever @Ripsy wants on me!!! Not sure even that'll be enough but he deserves it!!!!!
  • (((( Ripsy))))
    Sorry I'm on my way out..:( battery issues..:(
    *places badly beaten flashlight on @Kimmiecv booth with 4 bags of Kittie treats and a bag of doggie treats.for TIG ,Oscar, lily and jaapie and a special for Boo :) Kimmie could you please deliver I'm beat:( ty..joy sure about sunshine doggies but a couple treat bags left for them also:)
    Good night I'm out gonna take ABCrazy advice and shut phone down...sweet dreams all happy v flinging:)
  • Night @kathy! Get some rest for me.
  • @ABcrazy I, too am frustrated with job stuff. Someone should just hire me because I am cool. Not based on my accomplishments at all. Only cool factor. :D
  • Thanks @abcrazy!! Some of these levels are waaay to based on the 'L' factor and always 1 birdies! I can see why it turns e-star off as it gets a bit old with no new variation due to making 98% of these levels a 1 birdie or forget it! :/
  • G'nite @kathy. Recharge well.
  • LOL Ripsy! I so agree!! :D

    Good night @KitKat good luck with your phone, I hope it works better after total shut down!
    * takes tools out, fixes all the dings and dents from KitKats flashlight the maaannnnyyy, buffs and shines it for her use tomorrow and sets out candles to see her safely to Dreamland, grabs the many bags of treats (thank you that's mighty sweet and their getting mighty chubby LOL ) and gets ready to poof to the many delivery sights * Sweet dreams KitKat :) Mwaaaah
  • @ripsy Hah! I just wish someone would interview me. I've actually got some really cool accomplishments besides just being cool. But ... Well ... Age, a glut of others like me in this area..... Eh. I try to keep positive.
  • Ha idiots!! You'd think Duh it's a GOOD thing to have someone with loads of experience!! Did I mention idiots!!!! :/
  • @kimmiecv Thx. In some ways I see it like the L levels in AB. Just gotta keep the faith that the big score will come some day. I've done well before.... May it come again.
  • Good morning @all!

    @Mumsie & @Kathy - Yeah, it's really a pain, 'cause I haven't been sleeping too well and when I'm tired I lose my nerves pretty quickly and when my son is sick, he's asking for something all the time and I barely get a chance to sit for a moment.

    @E-Star - We've had a really nice weather here for a couple of days now. Sun is shining and it's pretty warm :D Hopefully the weather will get better soon there! :D

    @mvnla2 - No, he's staying home with me until november. The last time he was sick was almost a year ago, so he's been very healthy kid so far. I think that this flu is caused by some virus, 'cause last week my friend came for a visit and she was sneezing and after two days my son got the flu and then I had it.

    I'm starting to feel a bit better already, but the coughing is killing me, didn't get to sleep almost at all last night, 'cause everytime I fell asleep I started coughing and then I had to get up for a sec. My son is already getting better too, it makes my life a bit easier :D
  • I haven't had a job interview since I lost my job last January. No one around here wants to hire former managers. They think I will take their job.
  • @abcrazy good outlook and I'm quite sure it will happen for you! And when you least expect it!! :)

    @lisko I'm glad your feeling better! Can't be fun to be sick and have a child that's sick as well.

    I'm off for a bit, gotta poof to some peeps houses with treats then start thinking about dinner!

    @Ripsy hang in there erm as best as you can! I hope you get good rest tonight! I think your going to need it!!

    See some of you later!! :) The rest of you I miss have a good nights sleep!!!
  • Good morning @lisko. I've been fighting the sniffles myself the last few days, but my son is in school, so I just have to make myself better. Uhhhuhhhummmm. If I may be so (insert possibly insensitive descriptor here) if your government pays you to stay home to raise your kids, maybe it's time for another one? ;-) I mean that in the most positive way possible. I would have more than one if I could.
  • @ABcrazy...

    @Kimmie can vouch for me here. I love mine to death. But if you really want more, I can ship one of the boys down your way for a little bit. They'll give you a run for your money.
  • @ripsy Its been since last Nov. for me. The interviews stopped coming after I got laid off. Very frustrating. It's hard to say why since I don't get much real feedback, but I can only infer .... Um... Well, more than I should probably divulge in such a public place.
  • WAHAHAHAAAHA Ahhh @abcrazy that'd teach you to want another one real quick!! Cute as a button each one of them but phew you'll be bald in a matter of seconds!! :D Unless your into pain and suffering from sheer fright don't take him up on it!!! LOL ;D

    I'm off to deliver treats!!! :) *poof*
  • I understand @ABcrazy. My job was taken from me because my boss "never got any of the paperwork I sent to her." I was suspended for not sending in papers to give some of my employees raises. While I was suspended, there was more paperwork due for different reasons. Since I couldn't do the paperwork while suspended, I was terminated.
  • @ripsy Fair enough. I only had one & I had lots of help with him. They do become more manageable as they get older. I can't say more fun because I always thought he was fun even when he was a PITA. You have your hands full. It's not easy, but I've seen your beautiful photos. Those are the moments to really remember.
  • @ABcrazy - Haha, yeah they are paying for the first three years, but that doesn't help so much, 'cause I only get about 350€ and from that I have to pay 20% taxes so there isn't much left after that. When I go to work I get a bit over 2000€/month and only pay 16% taxes. Yep, the system sucks. And all the time they are figuring out new ways to get more taxes. At the moment 1l of milk costs about 1,20€ and a while ago they decided to raise the tax of fruits and stuff. It's totally ridiculous how they are sending money to other countries and at the same time they make their own people pay more than they can afford :/

    @Ripsy - Hi! Nice to see you! How are you? :)
  • @ABcrazy I love my children to death, as I said. But with the addition of Maddy playing the "Damsel in Distress," those boys are pulling off some very insane maneuvers.
  • @kimmiecv I can only guess, but with 3, he's gotta be on zone defence and some sneaky little creative one will break through. That's good and bad. They are figuring our the system. Damage control?
  • @Lisko In short, I have been unbelievably crazy. I know our other project is in dire need of leadership, but I switched ISPs recently and this is the first night I have actually had solid service in a week. And I am catching up on BP business first. Hopefully tomorrow, I can deliver some insight on the Level Change Project.

    The ISP switch is the least of my trouble.

    Sorry to hear you are ill. Drink some Herbal Mint Tea. It always helps me.
  • @lisko :-) Kind of sounds like our unemployment benefits here.
  • @Ripsy - No problem at all, take your time :D I've been having a break from Rio for a while, but I've already gone through the first four episodes :D

    Yep, I've been drinking so much tea that it starts to taste like wood, but it sure does help. My throat is not as sore anymore :D
  • During the summer months, which are almost here. I always make a gallon of the aforementioned Mint Medley Tea. I stick it out in the sun about 10am and bring it in about 4pm. 6 hours in the sun, no sweeteners. Just natural, herbal tea. I drink almost a full gallon a day. And take about 40 bathroom breaks. But it's soooooooo good.
  • @ripsy I can only imagine. My friends with more kids have told me they don't just multiply, their interaction creates an exponential effect. One distracts you so the others...... Yeah. Still, you are in the most challenging age timeframe. At least until those boys decide they must protect their little sis!
  • @ABcrazy - Here they pay much more unemployment benefits. My friend just told that she's getting about 700€ from being unemplyoed, then another byro pays her 500€ for the rent of the appartment and she's also got a chance to get some other supports. It's somehow funny that she lives alone and gets more money than I do and I should take care of myself and the kid. Fortunately my husband goes to work so usually he takes care of all the bills :D
  • @ABcrazy The way Little sis has been defending herself lately, those boys are in trouble. She has become quite the feisty little thing. She is soooo adorable.

    @all If I could direct your attention to Page 1. We are kicking off a Birdday Party for none other than the original Video Maker of ABN, FujiToast!!

    Happy Birdday @FujiToast!! When I first came to the Nest, your videos were essential in giving me the right stuff to get those 3*s we all love. Thank you very much! Have a Happy Birdday.
  • Yay! Happy Birdday @FujiToast! :D
  • @lisko I guess no system is great. I got to take 6 weeks off at full pay when my son was born. I don't think I make close to what your friend does for unemployment but I'm not sure with exchange rates and if that's monthly or what. I feel very fortunate that my husband works in a fairly secure job. So we are adjusting to make ends meet.
  • Happy Birdday @FujiToast !
  • @ripsy :-D That's the way little girls are!
  • Well @everyone. I believe I am going to attempt to get some sleep. If I can. Depends on if the children will allow it tonight.

    Take care. I hope to be back again tomorrow night.

    @lisko Have some tea on me.

    @ABcrazy Have a drink on me.

    @anyoneelse Peace!
  • @all I'm out too. Good night! See you in the morning.
  • Hello @everyone and Happy birthday to our admin, @FujiToast
  • Wait a minute, is it still 14 May in the US. It's 15 May in my country and 15 May is @FujiToast's birthday
  • @Fujitoast - a very Happy Birthday to you - I first heard/ saw your name on YouTube long before I'd found my way to ABN - I was sooooo delighted when I realised you were part of this place!
    So have a big (((hug))) from a very grateful Grandmother!
  • @FujiToast Happy Birdday to you! May all your wishes and umm..videos keep coming true ;)
  • @JunkenMetel - Aww! Can't wait for a better pic! So how many birdies are there? :D
  • Hi, @Lisko! How are you, my dear?

    I'm not sure, but I think there are four, possibly five birds. When they're that tiny and all tucked in like that, it's hard to be sure. But I could definitely make out four birds, anyway, which is the normal size for a clutch.
  • Good morning everyone :)
    Thanks for the pic @junkenmetal
    Happy Birthday @FujiToast:)
  • happy birthday @fujitoast!!
  • @JunkenMetel - Oh, they must be ssoooo cute :D

    I'm pretty much fine, but have been struggling with this flu since last friday, it's already a bit better, but the coughing is making me crazy :/ How have you been? :)
  • @Junkenmetel, the picture of the blue birds is not very clear, I can't see their head and blue feathers
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