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  1. anyone else having a Groundhog Day party tomorrow? GHD is one of my favorite days, among other reasons, because my dad worked outside on the phone lines when I was a kid. he got so excited about GHD and the possibility of a sooner spring. that sticks w/me today. Having friends over tomorrow night just for fun. 

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    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh that is SO cool and must have been a lot of fun!  It’s so cold and yucky here it’s nice to have a fun activity!

    3. lorac

      lorac

      22 hours ago, BetC said:

      I love celebrating Groundhog Day by watching the classic "Groundhog Day" movie. I never get tired of it - my DH, not so much.

      I love that movie.

    4. CRS

      CRS

      Sounds like a fun time! Such a cool idea, too.

  2. my car wouldn't start today so i decided to just have a quiet NYE at home. ordered Chinese delivery and oops - ate the fortune cookie - fortune and all! :o

    1. alsoarty

      alsoarty

      My car wont start either. Evelyn, bless her 3 year old heart, played with the inside light, i did not realize it was left on. 2 days. Dead battery.

    2. Marie-Christine

      Marie-Christine

      Hope you got your car sorted.
      Happy New Year to you!

    3. MariJ

      MariJ

      So sorry, Dianne - hope it gets working soon.  Happy New Year to you!

  3. Any bullet journalers out there? trying this for 2018. I like the idea of making the pages as I go. 

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    2. April Showers

      April Showers

      I use a Filofax for planning, and love that it keeps my lists all in one place so I don't lose them. The bullet journaling concept is really cool, I just don't want to spend the time making all the boxes for my pages. I'm sure it gets fast once you get a system. The class I took suggested that when you make mistakes, you just glue two pages together and move on. I'm a little too OCD for that. That is why I'm a ring binder girl. ;)

       

    3. Mikelle

      Mikelle

      I read this thread last night, then had to look up "bullet journaling" - hadn't heard of it before.  After reading about it, I did order some very simple notebooks to try it out.  I've essentially been doing bullet journaling for a while already, at work; I've got a lined journal I bought at a bookstore, where I just have different pages of information - one a list of pager numbers for the surgeons I work with, one a list of passwords (sssssshhhhh... I can't keep track otherwise), my on-going to-do list, a list of cases that would make good teaching cases, etc.  I do like the freedom of it, makes sense to try using it in my home life, too.  And it could help with scrapping.

    4. diannecp

      diannecp

      9 hours ago, April Showers said:

      I use a Filofax for planning, and love that it keeps my lists all in one place so I don't lose them. The bullet journaling concept is really cool, I just don't want to spend the time making all the boxes for my pages. I'm sure it gets fast once you get a system. The class I took suggested that when you make mistakes, you just glue two pages together and move on. I'm a little too OCD for that. That is why I'm a ring binder girl. ;)

       

      i'm a little OCD too, April. We'll see how this goes. I like the idea of using an index in front, and i'm going to keep my lists/collections in the back. what do I have to lose to try it. 

  4. it's taking me forever to move my SG files from this computer. what a pain!

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    2. diannecp

      diannecp

      indeed. so happy actually to get back to Windows. using OneDrive this time and it's working well, just time consuming. 

    3. MariJ

      MariJ

      Awww... So sorry your Apple experience wasn’t good, I love my Mac.   Good luck with your new computer, hope everything is safely transferred now!

    4. diannecp

      diannecp

      Marilyn, sadly I have to say I see why people love Mac. There is just something solid and satisfying about it. I also know (from experience) why people love Windows. I see the good in both. The printer & connectivity thing are the tipping points for me. I'm trying to sell my Mac but secretly maybe no one will buy it and I can straddle both worlds! (if ex-DH knew I bought another laptop, LOL!) 

  5. in the past 2 days, I've managed to lose my glasses, my keys, and tonight I left my Bible & a couple books at Barnes & Noble. <_< oops. on a good note, I bought myself a Windows laptop tonight. came home, within 5 minutes had connected to my network and printer and was immediately able to print. I really hope this solves my issues and I will be selling my Mac. whew. 

    1. englishrose

      englishrose

      So glad something went right for you - good luck with your new computer.

    2. alsoarty

      alsoarty

      Wow. Good luck. 

    3. MariJ

      MariJ

      Whew, glad the ending is good.  I hate when I lose things and it seems to go in spurts of more than one thing.  

  6. took the T to town today and somewhere between there and here, i managed to lose my keys. :unsure: hopefully they fell out of my pocket on the T and someone turns them in. they are on significantly marked lanyard. sheesh. 

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    2. DixieLee

      DixieLee

      what a worry, I really hope you get them back today!!

    3. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh NOooooo Dianne, so sorry to hear that and hope they come home soon.

    4. CRS

      CRS

      I hope you get them back and quickly! You sound like me, losing things!

  7. definitely got some extemporaneous animal activity going on here. on the [flat] rooftop, i think. hope they stay far away. radar agrees. he is contemplating hiding under the bed for the duration of the evening.

  8. I've vented here plenty about technology and printing woes in the past. It's totally ruined my enjoyment of digital stuff. I am trying a range extender and maybe a USB printer connection if necessary. Crossing my fingers!

    1. CRS

      CRS

      Good Luck!

    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      Fingers crossed for you, good luck!

    3. jenrou

      jenrou

      Let us know if the range extender really works. I'm thinking about getting one.

  9. i have a pseudo-interview tomorrow (with an agency that i've worked for in the past but need to update info). i've about torn my place apart looking for that 2nd form of ID. :wacko: please pray i come up with something! 

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    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      How did you make out, Dianne?  

    3. diannecp

      diannecp

      they accepted an expired passport. now just waiting to hear on some positions (i will call Monday). 

    4. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh whew...  :whew:I'm sorry you didn't find what you were looking for, but glad it worked out.   Good luck on the position.  

  10. i don't get trick or treaters but my Nepali neighbor kids wanted to come by and show off their costumes. all i had to offer them was apples LOL! guess i am "that" lady!

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Funny!  We never get a lot, but last night it was only 2 sets of kids totally about 8. :(

  11. I have been awake since, oh 3am, and going since about 4:30am so I missed all the DSD fun. Going to peruse the gallery before I hit a wall. 

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Time for Carla's blending chat if you're still awake Dianne! :)

    2. CRS

      CRS

      I would have hit a wall long before now!

    3. MariJ

      MariJ

      Hope you got a good night's sleep, Dianne! :)

  12. 8:17 and i've already had a bath (super sore from kettle bell workout the other day when the barre instructor didn't show up :rofl:) and am seriously considering an early bedtime tonight. i'll take a do-over tomorrow please! 

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Heehee..  Night night!  :going-to-sleep:

    2. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      Good night. Have sweet dreams!

  13. Very cool tutorial today by Anna Mansfield on recoloring SS templates. I had to play with it right away and it could be addicting!

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    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      I haven't had time to read mine yet, but going to look right now.  I love Anna's tutorials, they are always so helpful!

    3. jenrou

      jenrou

      Really good tutorials!

    4. diannecp

      diannecp

      last bit of happiness for the day: finally (after a week of putzing with name servers and passwords and hosts, oh my!) got our new church website to go LIVE! that means i'm free to scrap (and ok, sleep) this weekend! 

  14. Seems like my printer may be done for. I accidentally ran something with a staple through the ADF and now everything's missing a line when I copy or print. :(

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    2. diannecp

      diannecp

      i ran every print utility option available. may have fixed it; everything's legible on a test print (test only). yet to see how it does on graphics but for now, this is enough. 

    3. SodScrap
    4. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh, that's great - fingers crossed for you.   

  15. i may or may not have just discovered the mixer brush function of Photoshop. :rofl:

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    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      Sure wish we had this in PSE, it sound intriguing :(

    3. diannecp

      diannecp

      In Photoshop, it's an option on the brush icon drop-down. Interesting little tool. 

    4. AggieB

      AggieB

      Is this anything like a smudge brush?

  16. Well, thanks to that fickle gal Irma, we're not attempting the beach this week. :o Taking my mom to Bedford Springs Resort instead.

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh, sorry about that Dianne but hopr the resort is nice and peaceful!

    2. ladyscrapalot

      ladyscrapalot

      Have a fun and safe trip!!

  17. :rofl:The fun continues. Moved my aunt two weeks ago (what a blessing, albeit a draining process getting it all together). My mom closes on the sale of her house tomorrow but her new place won't be ready for 3 weeks. She was going to stay with friends but after one night called and asked if she could come here after all (no surprise, my little apt w/40 steps was last on her list!) Talk about being motivated to clean LOL. Hotel P is now open on short notice! 

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    2. Jane in N.Z

      Jane in N.Z

      Enjoy your time with your Mum.......those steps sound like serious exercise though

    3. DixieLee

      DixieLee

      Hope the time with your mom is a great comfort to both of you. And sounds like your aunt really needed to be moved to a far better place.

    4. CRS

      CRS

      Good Luck! I've been in a cleaning frenzy, too, but my visitors are only coming for a few days!

  18. Had to ship my work laptop back to CO for some work so I'm out of work M-T. Taking Monday off (yippee) to catch up on some things; helping clean my mom's house Tuesday b4 the walk-through on Weds. 

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Good luck with all that Dianne...  Whew...   :)

    2. CRS

      CRS

      Darn, I bet you are sad you can't work this week! Good luck with the house.

  19. any Pinterest fans here? what's up with their new home page showing just random pins? i miss seeing friends' pins. {grrr}

    1. SodScrap

      SodScrap

      I wondered the same thing.  

    2. ladyscrapalot

      ladyscrapalot

      I think it still does it just doesn't show who pinned it. Try checking your notifications and it should show it there. I just checked mine and some of the "random" pins on my home page were one Scrap Girls had recently pinned. ?

    3. lorac

      lorac

      I haven't been on Pinterest in a long time. Just went on it and it looked okay to me and I found this great pin:

       

      Put On Your Hat.jpg

  20. if i had a nickel for every time i have a printing issue, i'd be a rich woman. reinstalling it here again today. (printer does not play nicely w/Mac). 

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    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh, dear I remember when you had trouble before, sorry Dianne, that's so frustrating...  :banghead:

    3. diannecp

      diannecp

      1 hour ago, MariJ said:

      Oh, dear I remember when you had trouble before, sorry Dianne, that's so frustrating...  :banghead:

      You wouldn't believe how long it took me to do that hybrid collage thingy! Who makes you change paper size in 2 different locations? And "filter failed" and "communications error" messages. But I keep coming back for more LOL! :disappearing-smilie:

    4. CRS

      CRS

      Sounds like a hassle but I'm glad you stick with it. I love to see your creations!

  21. Ugh. Can't sleep. Possibly dreading tomorrow. Regretting the Diet Coke this evening. I'm tagging people in my photos till the Sandman stops by. 

    1. Mikelle

      Mikelle

      I hate sleepless nights, especially when I have a busy or important day after.

    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      Hope you finally got to sleep, Dianne!   ZZZZZzzzzzzzzz

  22. I was just invited by my young Indian neighbors to participate in their observance of Raksha_Bandhan b/c he has no sister here. Fascinating. And then they gifted me $21. Go figure. I do love getting to know my neighbors.

    1. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      What a great experience!

  23. Saw the movie Maudie today with my mom. We both loved it. Highly recommend it. 

    1. A-M

      A-M

      I just had a look at the trailer for this movie and I think it is one I will want to see. Thankyou for telling us about it. 

    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      I'll have to look this up!  Thanks Dianne.

    3. AnnBK

      AnnBK

      I agree...it was a lovely film.  On the other hand, I also saw Land Line and A Ghost Story, both with rave reviews.  They were both horrible in every way. I don't know what these movie critics see that is so wonderful. 

  24. managed to change my home IP address tonight accidentally (doing something for work). time to go to bed for sure! 

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh, MAN......   Sorry about that Dianne - bedtime for sure! 

  25. Tomorrow, tomorrow . . . heading to Rehoboth with my sister and her husband and kids. Can't wait to feel the sand beneath my toes again. 

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    2. Boatlady

      Boatlady

      Have fun...that is such a great place to go.

    3. ladyscrapalot
    4. MariJ

      MariJ

      Oh my sister goes to Rehoboth and said it's so beautiful there - have fun and enjoy Dianne! :) 

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