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Post by tgrimes on Aug 27, 2017 7:58:32 GMT -6
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Post by flamingo on Aug 27, 2017 7:59:31 GMT -6
There was bakery string (you know that red and white twine) from the bread we bought at the farmers market. I immediately tied it up and started a cats cradle. I presented my hands to mh who looked at me dumbfounded. He knew nothing of it and couldn't follow my directions to play. I was genuinely disappointed. I remember this! I had a book that taught you how to do a bunch, leading up to...(dun dun DUNNN)..."Jacob's Ladder". I doubt my husband would know what I was talking about, either. Or the things we used to make out of folding paper, Chinese fortune tellers (I think that's what we called them?)
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Post by klong11 on Aug 27, 2017 7:59:43 GMT -6
Cadence woke up snotty and saying her ear hurts. Yay. Hoping it's nothing, but I'll check her temp in a little while just to make sure.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Aug 27, 2017 8:04:52 GMT -6
Oh no tgrimes! I thought of you guys when I saw the news this morning! Tell him to stay safe... that water looks crazy!
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Post by Sunny41 on Aug 27, 2017 8:06:04 GMT -6
tgrimes I hope it doesn't get worse and he can make the best of the time with the kids. Does M have rain gear to go out and splash? SweetPotato I hope your old house isn't too bad but I'm glad to hear you moved into the new place already
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Post by cheeksmum on Aug 27, 2017 8:09:16 GMT -6
tgrimes, I'll be thinking of them. I hope the rain passes quicker than expected.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 27, 2017 8:12:48 GMT -6
tgrimes I hope it doesn't get worse and he can make the best of the time with the kids. Does M have rain gear to go out and splash? SweetPotato I hope your old house isn't too bad but I'm glad to hear you moved into the new place already Ummm, yes? But I'm more concerned about the house flooding & the kids drowning since he's there by himself. He won't be able to get to the roof with both kids, if necessary.
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Post by guster on Aug 27, 2017 8:13:45 GMT -6
There was bakery string (you know that red and white twine) from the bread we bought at the farmers market. I immediately tied it up and started a cats cradle. I presented my hands to mh who looked at me dumbfounded. He knew nothing of it and couldn't follow my directions to play. I was genuinely disappointed. I remember this! I had a book that taught you how to do a bunch, leading up to...(dun dun DUNNN)..."Jacob's Ladder". I doubt my husband would know what I was talking about, either. Or the things we used to make out of folding paper, Chinese fortune tellers (I think that's what we called them?) I never learned how to make those. Cootie catchers?
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Post by Sunny41 on Aug 27, 2017 8:18:04 GMT -6
tgrimes I hope it doesn't get worse and he can make the best of the time with the kids. Does M have rain gear to go out and splash? SweetPotato I hope your old house isn't too bad but I'm glad to hear you moved into the new place already Ummm, yes? But I'm more concerned about the house flooding & the kids drowning since he's there by himself. He won't be able to get to the roof with both kids, if necessary. I know. I just meant if it stayed at this level for a while. Do you have a neighbor that has a 2nd floor?
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Post by guster on Aug 27, 2017 8:20:12 GMT -6
Have they started to evacuate Houston, yet?
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 27, 2017 8:24:10 GMT -6
Have they started to evacuate Houston, yet? They can't. It's shelter in place because of the flooding. They're doing water & helicopter rescues.
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Post by jewels on Aug 27, 2017 8:24:12 GMT -6
tgrimes are you guys friends with any of your neighbors who might have a second floor? If it looks like it's going to get worse then maybe he could take them over there? I hope the water recedes and it's not necessary, though. I'm sure my anxiety would be at a 10 not being with them but he seems calm and that's good.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 27, 2017 8:24:45 GMT -6
Ummm, yes? But I'm more concerned about the house flooding & the kids drowning since he's there by himself. He won't be able to get to the roof with both kids, if necessary. I know. I just meant if it stayed at this level for a while. Do you have a neighbor that has a 2nd floor? No. My neighborhood is all one story ranch houses.
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Post by guster on Aug 27, 2017 8:25:02 GMT -6
Have they started to evacuate Houston, yet? They can't. It's shelter in place because of the flooding. They're doing water & helicopter rescues. Ugh. So many hugs and good thoughts to you.
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Post by inthekitty on Aug 27, 2017 8:25:30 GMT -6
Shit tgrimes. That's scary. I hope it doesn't get any closer. I've been thinking about all of you Texans.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 27, 2017 8:26:58 GMT -6
tgrimes are you guys friends with any of your neighbors who might have a second floor? If it looks like it's going to get worse then maybe he could take them over there? I hope the water recedes and it's not necessary, though. I'm sure my anxiety would be at a 10 not being with them but he seems calm and that's good. MH is always calm and it kisses me off. lol. My anxiety is really high right now and I'm dealing with my mother being nauseous/crying and my dad thinking he's in a guesthouse, not the hospital. Fuck.
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Post by chrisy01 on Aug 27, 2017 8:28:33 GMT -6
tgrimes do you need any help. I can drive down after work if you need someone. Even if it's to vent or bring wine. 🍷
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Aug 27, 2017 8:29:55 GMT -6
Morning from a mattress on the floor in my dining room! Lol, our master still has some work to be done, and even though our contractor said we could put furniture in the middle of the room we decided to just wait. We're going to love our mattress to the loft tonight, but I was too tired last night. We got a lot done yesterday. We still have a ton to do, but I'm happy with our progress. We have friends coming to help move the rest of the big furniture upstairs and then it should be down to ten million boxes and unpacking and organizing. And shopping, since this house is 1000 sq ft bigger than our last one. Here's the playroom, the one room that's pretty much 100% done except wall decorations! I love having a full room for the kids stuff that I can shut the door too!!
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Post by lfig on Aug 27, 2017 8:40:37 GMT -6
tgrimes do you need any help. I can drive down after work if you need someone. Even if it's to vent or bring wine. 🍷 This is a really good idea! Not that it would make anything that is going on any better...but since your sister is gone now you need someone other than your mother to hang with and a glass or 3 of wine would mabye help your nerves a bit!
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Post by lfig on Aug 27, 2017 8:42:32 GMT -6
Morning from a mattress on the floor in my dining room! Lol, our master still has some work to be done, and even though our contractor said we could put furniture in the middle of the room we decided to just wait. We're going to love our mattress to the loft tonight, but I was too tired last night. We got a lot done yesterday. We still have a ton to do, but I'm happy with our progress. We have friends coming to help move the rest of the big furniture upstairs and then it should be down to ten million boxes and unpacking and organizing. And shopping, since this house is 1000 sq ft bigger than our last one. Here's the playroom, the one room that's pretty much 100% done except wall decorations! I love having a full room for the kids stuff that I can shut the door too!! Smart...getting the playroom done first. Now the kids have someplace to keep occupied and out of the way while you guys are busy with everything else!
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Post by klong11 on Aug 27, 2017 8:43:15 GMT -6
Sunny41 def not play and splash in the rain kind of weather. The wind alone is insane!
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Post by vino on Aug 27, 2017 8:47:48 GMT -6
Shit, I'm sorry tgrimes, you've got a lot going on. Thinking of you and I'm here for you to chat to anytime. Love you, friend ❤️
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Post by vino on Aug 27, 2017 8:48:33 GMT -6
tgrimes do you need any help. I can drive down after work if you need someone. Even if it's to vent or bring wine. 🍷 Seriously, you are the best. You're always ready and willing to be there for your friends, I want to be your neighbour.
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Post by wedding on Aug 27, 2017 8:49:21 GMT -6
tgrimes I'm so sorry. I would be a mess too. I hope it doesn't get worse and your house and family are safe.
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Post by wedding on Aug 27, 2017 8:50:08 GMT -6
Dropped C off at my parents at 9. Dh just woke up. I plan to go out to breakfast with him and then shopping on my own and make him pick up the kid.
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Post by flamingo on Aug 27, 2017 8:57:51 GMT -6
I remember this! I had a book that taught you how to do a bunch, leading up to...(dun dun DUNNN)..."Jacob's Ladder". I doubt my husband would know what I was talking about, either. Or the things we used to make out of folding paper, Chinese fortune tellers (I think that's what we called them?) I never learned how to make those. Cootie catchers? Yes, I think I heard them called that, too. My friend's aunt (who we all just idolized because she was young and single and so pretty and knew all the cool, trendy stuff) taught us how to make them.
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Post by nam2013 on Aug 27, 2017 9:04:32 GMT -6
tgrimes how awful, hope they stay safe. ETA I'm sorry to hear about your parents too 😕.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 27, 2017 9:06:53 GMT -6
tgrimes do you need any help. I can drive down after work if you need someone. Even if it's to vent or bring wine. 🍷 You're so sweet to offer but I'll be okay.
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Post by nam2013 on Aug 27, 2017 9:09:29 GMT -6
You guys... there used to be a bedroom, bathroom and small stairs here 😳. ETA the blue wall is gone to, just didn't have a pic without my dad in it.
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Post by chrisy01 on Aug 27, 2017 9:12:07 GMT -6
They are making great progress nam2013
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