out of words and energy...

I've used this graphic before (on 360) & I'm sure I'll use it again... but it is so true of how I feel right now!


So much so, I'm to the point I wish the doctors would find something specifically wrong... so I can finally say this is why I am the way I am!!

A MUST SEE Video! Especially the Ladies!!

Please click on this Link  for a very important SAFETY video!

EXTRA... EXTRA...

Our wonderful resident artist, Caghs has blessed us with a special double batch of eggs!

I'm going blue with this extra special egg. To match my temp. theme. I want to take all 4... but that's just not fun for me! Takes out the joy of going to look what everyone else's page to see what they received.

Kind of like watching others open gifts on Christmas morning! :)


Get your own egg here!

Keep in mind the hatch date is Australia time... I believe it will be Monday 12-3-07 for this one! Wonder if it will dance for us over the weekend? If you haven't picked one up yet... BETTER HURRY!!!

No airport security for me the next few days....

This Link is just a reference to what might happen if I have to go fly anytime really soon! LOL.

Yep! This morning I had to go take a radioactive / iodine pill for a thyroid scan I'm having later today.

I think it's funny... I have to carry a card stating why I am "radioactive".

I was talking to my mom on the phone, a few minutes ago, & we were laughing about how Coleman (my border collie) was sniffing my wrist where the hospital bracelet is... & she said he's probably wondering if it was ok to jump on me or would I explode! LOL

So, then I said, maybe I shouldn't be laughing... which made us laugh harder!

The reason behind this, is the scan is to see what is going on with my thyroid. A few weeks ago I had an ultrasound done & they found some nodules along with an abnormally large thyroid.

Concerned, my family doctor, ordered this thyroid uptake & scan. A major DRAWBACK of this is I had to stop my meds for 3+ weeks... So, if you're wondering why my blogging has been sparse lately... it's because I've been fighting depression again.

Especially the past week or so. I pushed myself over Thanksgiving weekend & basically the last 3 days I've done practically nothing, except sleep... or just sit & surf on the internet.

I had no interest in baking a bunch of stuff like I usually do at this time of year. So, I only promised my family something really easy... Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins. (Harvest Muffins is what we call them.)

I used to make them from scratch until Pillsbury came out with the pumpkin bread / muffins mix... Just add chocolate chips & it's exactly like our homemade version!

Anyway! I just wanted to let all my regular readers know what's been keeping me away. I hope to get back into the groove here in a few weeks.

Plus I've been fiddling with my theme, trying to learn the CSS so I can help others customize their sites as well. (& make some for those who don't like to mess with it.) For now I am going to stick with this one I found from "Multiply Customized Themes Group".

Well, it's been long enough since I took the pill, that I now can go eat some breakfast.

I'll be back later with some more eggs from Caghs!! :)

Temporary Theme Change...

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I'm going with a Christmas Theme for now... while Caghs & I work out the rest.

Thanks to Caghs for the bullets & cursor! And I found the theme "Light of My Life" from one of my groups "Multiply Customized Themes" & it is by Cris. You can find it by clicking on my groups. :)

And the winner is...

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HELIO Castroneves won Dancing with the Stars!! YIPEE!!!

Please VOTE by Noon (EST) / 9 am (PST)

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I have been watching Dancing with the Stars this season since the 2nd week... & now it's down to the final 3...
Entertainer - Marie Osmond; Spice Girl - Mel Brown; & Indy 500 Winner & race car driver - Helio Castroneves...
I personally am pulling for Helio (pronounced without the H) :) ... He did the best last night out of all 3 of them! If you don't watch Dancing... will you at least go here: Link & place all 5 votes for Helio! I really do not want Mel B to win, she just was awful last night and well, her attitude really stunk through out the whole season. I feel she should have been voted off long time ago.
If you feel you must give another star your votes... then please give only 2 of the 5 to Marie Osmond.
Voting closes at NOON (EST) / 9 am (PST) today!!! So, please hurry, click on that link above, register (if not already with abc... just needs your email (make sure to check off ALL the boxes, or you'll get a lot of unwanted emails, then click register...) then you vote by clicking on the name of the star you wish to vote for & they're picture pops up in the left box & you click "submit vote"... it will confirm your vote & then ask if you want to vote again. It gives you up to 4 more votes.

Again, I ask, please take my word on this & vote for Helio at least 3 times & 2 for Marie... or just ALL 5 for Helio!!!

Please, Please, Please! (I'm close to begging now! LOL)
Ok, I'll let you go so you can go vote now!!! :)

My 360 Avatar...

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I love this time of year!!!!

What happened to the B&W Party?

I don't know how long this will be, because I am getting a major headache. So, I am going to try to make this as quick as I can!
Well, no one really showed up for the Black & White blog party... so I went ahead & deleted it... Though I did save it for future use. If you've not read my blast (review)... I am thinking of trying again this week... what is a good day for you? (Please vote below.)

I need to know ahead of time, so that I can be sure to be awake during the peak interest! (Otherwise I may not be up until after NOON.) I'm in the USA - Eastern time zone... so, here is a link to a time zone converter for where ever you are in the world... so we can all arrive at the same time! (Be sure to choose the appropriate date, time & zone, before clicking "convert time.)



It has been so cold here now... FINALLY! I just wish all this wet stuff we're getting was SNOW!! I'm BEYOND ready for it!! (FYI - When November arrives, I am ready for it to snow until my birthday! (But not on it... March 20th... which is the 1st day of Spring by some calendars.) I grew up with just about every winter full of snow! & On the farm it's was a gorgeous thing!

Moving on... As you can tell, I have not gone with any of the choices I had in that poll for a title for my site...

Just so you know, everyone chose (4 votes) "A Ride Along with Lady Harley"...

1. After thought, was, that title was too long for my taste.
2. "The Hugger" just seems to fit me in not just for the Harley reference... but also, because I love HUGS!! 

I really appreciate everyone's opinion... it did not go un-notice!! & The votes really help cement the idea of keeping with the Harley theme.


Notes of interest before you vote...

1. If everyone chooses tomorrow... it will have to be sometime after 10 a.m. (EST) because I plan on sleeping in!

2. Thursday, this week, is NOT an option for me! (I'll be dealing with my thyroid scan. I'll explain that tomorrow.)

3. The party will have to be concluded by 5:00 p.m. (EST) to make sure I have it all "cleaned up" before hubby gets home! (Plus, I'll need to get supper ready!)

4. I will keep the same theme... Black & White... meaning, change your head shot to a black & white photo (it's not absolutely necessary... just will be fun to see what you all can come up with!) ... & use only black font with white background or vice versa, for all comments. (If you don't know how to change, don't fret, I'll have the explanation in the blog on that day... or if you choose, you can check out Caghs' lesson on how & practice ahead of time!)

5. One draw back to this poll is that the answers rotate positions... so, I have no control if the "days" are not in order!

Well, with interruptions, this took a lot longer than I expected... & now I am about to fall asleep!

So, I'll now leave you with a graphic & the poll!

Get your own Poll!

Party was a bust! :(

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I guess everyone was out shopping! LOL... or probably like Mama Di & I ... were just way too busy!

Hubby was home, so, I felt I had to keep busy doing some cleaning or like today... outside work. Well, leaves are to the curb & I'm plum worn out! (And to think I had an electric leaf blower!)

Can't wait to get back on my thyroid meds!

If I didn't mention it... I had to stop my meds for awhile because I'm having a special scan this Thursday & it requires I'm not taking the medicine... If you don't know anything about hypothyroidism... depression & lack of energy is a couple symptoms.

The past few days I've been on adrenaline.

Oh, I guess this was supposed to only be a "blast" message! LOL
I guess I'll put more in a blog.

P.S. I'll save the B&W party for some other day... Maybe later this week? What's a good day for you all? (The only DAY I will not be available will be Thursday!! & Not tomorrow... I'll be sleeping.)

"Egg"cellent!!

Egg time again! Isn't the anticipation is so much fun

Get your own egg here!

Please leave Caghs a note of your appreciation!
(She's in need of our love right now!)
This glitter graphic is especially for her!


glitter-graphics.com

Black Friday Party... (for ALL weekend!)

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If you're not going to be out in the crazy shopping world & would like... I am going to host another "blog party" on Friday.

I'll set it up tomorrow night sometime & then it can start when the 1st guests arrive... even if I'm not there yet!

To keep in the theme, how about coming "dressed" in Black & White. (Please no creepy, rude or profanity avatars / head shots.)

No need to "dress up"... just find your favorite B&W out fit (or graphic) & put it as your head shot :)

I'll give you an example with mine shortly.

If you can't make it Friday, don't fret... it will be opened all weekend! :)

No need to bring anything... I'll supply refreshments.

Until then... Have a SAFE & HAPPY Thanksgiving (or just Thursday, for my non-American friends!)

P.S. If you've never been to a blog party... don't worry, it's easy & fun! AND EVEN MORE SO HERE ON MULTIPLY!! It's a "virtual" party.

It's basically is like instant messenger conference. You just post a message reply to the blog & wait for someone to reply to you. & Then starts the conversation / party.

Note: Here on Multiply, you do not need to hit reload / refresh, because it's automatic here!! YEAH!!!

Click for my Thanksgiving message to you!! :)

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Sharing a few more of those wonderful Glitter graphics!!
Have a Happy & Safe Turkey Day!!





glitter-graphics.com

It's a start...

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Well, I like the header & the background... but this theme still needs a lot more tweaking.

It's a START!! I'm learning!! :)

Glitter Graphics... 11-19-07...

Just wanted to share a few of the Thanksgiving graphics I found on my favorite graphic site... GLITTER GRAPHICS.COM

But 1st... I've "closed" the Impromptu party I had over the weekend... you can still check it out to see all the UPDATES, cute messages & etc... and if you wish, leave comments... However, it's not a "party" anymore.

Also, please bear with me as I am working on the theme of my site. I have some really neat ideas... I just need to get with a few other members to see if we can make it reality. (I don't have the programs just yet to create the graphics I want.)

Ok, also, I maybe making the Turkey for Thursday... if so, I'll be around... but sporadically.

So, have a GREAT week... & Don't eat TOO much!!

VOTE FOR A BLAST... (click here for more info!)

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MUDS (Multiply Users & Developers Group... an OFFICIAL group of Multiply Staff!) is taking a poll if we want a blast similar to the one on Y360.

Please click BLAST Feature Poll & vote if you want a blast or not!

The Party Continues...

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I'll keep the Blog Party up until Monday sometime!! Please come & join & have fun! No need to talk football... LET'S JUST HAVE SOME FUN!!

That's what an impromptu party is all about! :)

If I get some responses... I'll add some "virtual" food for ya all! Click the orange "more" in the paragraph next to the waving OSU flag... to get to the blog!!

My 1st Multiply BLOG party... (Impromptu)

Its the BIGGEST college football game of the year... OSU vs Michigan... well it's big in this area!

To celebrate, I am hosting an impromptu TAILGATE Party. Come as you are... or you can put on your favorite college gear!

I'm only going to add the one picture so I can get this up & running... I'll try to post some other pics in the party!

If you've never been to a blog party... it's extremely easy... you just reply to this blog & wait for someone to reply to you. Multiply is set up with an AUTO RESET so all you have to do is just type & read!! (Short cut... when ready to send your message... you do not have to move your mouse to the submit button, you can just click ctrl & enter!!)

Ok, let's get this started!!!

We do not have to talk football... let's just get together & have some fun!! I have CHOCOLATE!! But you have to come to the party to get any!!

GO BUCKEYES!!!

I'll have a score updates in my replies!!! 

UPDATE... Buckeye Game is over & THEY WON!! (See the replies for the final score... (because I am showing off my new learned talent! LOL)

I'm NOT closing the door just yet... This is going to be a WEEKEND TAILGATE PARTY... So, it's just getting started!!! Now it's time to change gears a little... to the professional side...

HERE WE GO STEELERS... HERE WE GO!!

Oh & we can not forget.... NASCAR!!!

It's the last race of the season!!! Championship to be decided!!
Even though Jeff Gordon basically conceded after last week... he still has a shot at it!!

  

My driver (#99 - Carl Edwards) & hubby's driver (Matt Kenseth - #17) is out of it... so I guess I'll need to root for either the #48 or the #24...

I should root for Jimmie Johnson, because that's my son's favorite... but I have a pull for Jeff, because... well just because he thinks he can't pull it off unless something bad happens to Jimmie's race. Well... we'll see tomorrow!!

(At least Carl won the BUSH CHAMPIONSHIP!!!) & He did his infamous back flip tonight!!! YEA!!!!

For those stopping by.. please feel free to continue without me... just clean up any messes you make.

Help yourself to the Purple Smoothies (thanks Mama Di!)... they along with the chocolate Buckeyes are unlimited in the "magic" fridge Mama Di "poofed" up.

Have a good night & see ya tomorrow sometime!!

Update: Steelers lost...  to the Jets,  GO FIGURE!

Matt Kenseth won the Homstead race & Jimmie Johnson won the Nextel Cup Championship!!

I'm not going to close the blog to replies... only because I had some great replies with beautiful graphics in it. Just know that it's not a party anymore!

Have a great day!

Impromptu Party... see blog...

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We do NOT have to talk football... LET'S JUST PARTY!!! Go to my blog... that's where the party is at!



It's THE BIG GAME OF THE YEAR... OSU vs Mich... I'd like to have fun today as I am watching it... so, to include you all, I am inviting you to an TAILGATE Party (Impromptu)... come as you are... or in your favorite college gear!

I'll have the part up & running here very soon... keep an eye out for my the blog!! :)

Blast off...

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So this is how I can "blast"... Hmm... ok.

Please bear with me as I took my theme back to the beginning & am making changes 1 step at a time... One of these days I'll get it to look as good as Caghs the Cat Lady's & Quiet Warrior's!!

Need your help... (11-13-07)

Since this site is mainly for personal blogging & socializing... I am thinking of changing the theme & title.

I would like everyone's opinion. (This also gives me the chance to share with you the new poll creator site.)

If you choose "none of these" please leave a comment with your idea! :)
Keep in mind, I love Chocolate; Pink; Buckeyes; Steelers; & Harley's... if this helps you in your decision.

If a different title other than "The Avant-Garde" is popular... I am thinking of using it for my WordPress site. (Where I will have more of article type blogs... For my "pro blogging" jobs... if I ever get any!!)

Thanks ahead of time for voting!
Voting is closed. See future blog for results.)

Where's my egg???... (11-11-07)

I have pretty much ... for the most part... have decided to migrate to Multiply. Including posting my egg choices there!



It's so much fun & easier than here! & Free of any major bugs!

They also have an auto fresh feature making it nice for those blog parties we all love! (If yo've not ever had the pleasure of participating in a blog party... let me know, so I can be sure to send you an invite to my next one!)

So, if you're sticking it out here... I recommend you at least give Multiply a try & use it as a back up.

I will keep checking back here to see if there are any updates to how they're going to offer in replacement to 360.

In the meantime, if you decide to give Multiply a try & want to connect with me there, please be sure to let me know you're from 360 so I am know! :)

For now, I have my site titled as "The Avant-Garde"... however, I may change the name... & use that title for my WordPress site. (I am using for articles for applying for pro blogging jobs. Which I still have to find any!)

If you do try out Multiply, you'll find it's VERY similar to here... but better! By the way, Caghs is giving classes to help us learn things to make our experince even more fun! (Teaching us things like how to make our comments scroll. THAT'S SO COOL!!)

Well, I hope to see you there!
P.S. One draw back to Multiply is that the smileys are ugly! But it's not going to stop me!

Can't think of a clever title... 11-10-07

The next batch of eggs is ready for selection... & here's my choice...
THANKS CAGHS!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!


Get your own egg here!

11 years & counting... 11-8-07

I can't believe it's been 11 years my hubby & I have been married... feels like only 1 year to me. LOL (Ok, that's a joke that if you don't know my situation you won't get... to get it you'll have to go to my past blogs & read the ones from 4-17 & 4-18-07... once I get things situated here, I'll have a link to those directly. For now you can search through the blogs I've brought over from Y360!)

As for our anniversary, being without a job has a negative on things like this... because I can't get him anything. & Being sick, I can't do anything like cook or clean... I'm completely worn out from this bronchitis. It's all I can do to type up blogs. (Now you know why I want to get paid to blog!!!)

Anyway, hubby said he will take me out for dinner tonight. Hopefully I can eat... because the past week or so, each time I go to eat, I could only eat a little bit & then 2 hours later I'm starving again... I'm looking forward to a steak tonight!! Just hope I can enjoy it!

Well, I need to go lay down. So I won't fall asleep during supper. LOL

Have a great rest of the day!! :)

Aqua Dots RECALL - 11-08-07...

I can't get over how many toy recalls there have been in the past 3 months. If this keeps up, what are we going to do for Christmas?

Though my son & step kids are older, I do have a niece & 3 nephews (hubby's brother's kids) to get cool Christmas gifts for... And I had seen Aqua Dots on tv the other day & thought it might be fun for the Morgan & the Twins. (3rd nephew just turned 1!) Well, that idea has now been shot down!!

Last night on the local news (News Net 5) announced that this toy may laced with a "date rape" drug.

The article I linked above shows it is NOT just America that is affected by this recall... but also Australia.

One lady on the news last night feels she & her kids are sick from just handling the dots. It is known that if ingested, could possibly be fatal. I looked up Aqua Dots to see if you are supposed to eat your creations, but I didn't see anything as to such.

In my search I cam across this article from a local news source out of Canada in which it does mention the chemical is in the coating of the dots. In spite of that,  no where have I seen that handling this toy would cause a problem.

To be on the safe side, I highly recommend using gloves or baggies to pick up any parts & put them in a bag & take them back to the store where purchased. (Or call the 800 # from this news story.)

So, I guess we all will have to do some research BEFORE buying Christmas gifts for the kiddies.

Reposted from my Yahoo 360 site... so, if you want to link to my blog... please link to it here on Multiply. (To save headaches later on!)

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