STATUS UPDATE

[Jaylee53]

So here we are looking around, taking a peek... hanging out.

On some thread a bit ago, some one said how annoying the FB was with all the trivial updating goings on.

Personally, I don't think my daily updating is all that interesting but some times I really feel the need to share.  My kitties don't give a whit and the bird...well, he lives in his own world.  His updates would mostly involve "lived another day"..."got some of that shredded stuff again (cheese)"  etc.

Mostly, I have you fine folks to droll on about my meager existence and occasional moments of wonderful.

 

So, here you go...Keep it brief...mundane with a bit of intrigue.

[d's girl]

Yes, it was.

Taking off, guys. Ya'll have a great day. And night. xox

[CWO3ROBBIE]

Just checking in. After my latest visit to Verizon and third replacement of sim card it seems to be working well. We'll see.

Glad that you guys got to visit/talk.

[Jaylee53]

From the fb:

Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers.

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.

Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed.

Now, said the professor as the laughter subsided, I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first, he continued, there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children.

Spend time with your parents.

Visit with grandparents.

Take your special someone out to dinner.

Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.

Set your priorities.

The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented.

The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers with a friend.(thanks Caleb :)

[d's girl]

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[Merry]

YES, the house is just one big studio with all sorts of mini obstacle courses of things getting painted. I knew there was a reason for having a living room and dining room.............Also took a walk in the brilliant sunlight today despite the sub zero temps and dressed up so much that I couldn't wear a hat cause I was overheated. It was simply awesome. People kept telling me to "stay warm". Housemate cleaned up the kitchen while I was out walking. We've been heating up water on the pellet stove for washing dishes. Why not?? Embracing my provincial side. Waving at all my friends.

[Jaylee53]

It's 0º here...no kidding.

[CWO3ROBBIE]

It's -37C where BAF is.  It's 70 F here.

Now you have to tell me how you got that little degree symbol.

[Bob Stepp]

'Mornin' ya'll....it's a balmy 7 degrees right now.

[d's girl]

We've got 40 degrees on ya, Bob, and heading up to 58. yay for us. '-)

[Bob Stepp]

We're heading for 16......Yay us :-(

[TeeBubbaDee]

My apologies Bob, but I'm headed for 78 this afternoon.

[d's girl]

Bob, I remember a time when I lived in Michigan that it didn't REACH freezing for over 6 weeks!! :-P