GABIT attendees thread

[EH-T]

there is curling on tv this week and last. hasn't been on for a while. i have to look up the rules again on google. i can't remember how the scoring works. haven't seen any since the olympics.

I'd explain but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to post it due to length.

Quick run down-

Points are arbitrary and the scoreboard is just some drunk guy playing with a deck of cards. Oh, and watch out for those biters

If I ever go curling again in England you are soooo coming along.

Just dropping in to say hi. I am keeping up with the thread and all of you going through difficulties are in my thoughts. *hugs*

Did y'all see Amanda's message on the S4K website? *cough* EH-T/Laurie *cough*

xoxo

I have no idea what you are talking about.

[Jumble]

Just dropping in to say hi. I am keeping up with the thread and all of you going through difficulties are in my thoughts. *hugs*

Did y'all see Amanda's message on the S4K website? *cough* EH-T/Laurie *cough*

xoxo

Oh I saw it - I'm checking my bank balance as we speak

[antoa]

Hello all! Just dropping in with some news. Today I started at my new job. Yay! After 18 months of unemployment I am back in IT. While not ideal, it is good money and should hopefully give me the means to head in a better direction.

And of course they announce a new auction. I am so tempted. I think the new computer can wait a bit...

[lame moose (mocha)]

congratulations! employment is one of those necessary evils. the auction is very tempting, but for me, not very practicle since i just got a dragon con ticket and hotel reservations and plane ticket. that kinda wiped me out for a while. hope they have another on in the not too distant future.

[samcarterrules]

Hey everyone,

Thank you all for the hugs, thoughts and messages, you guys are the best! *hugs thread*

Just dropping in to say hi. I am keeping up with the thread and all of you going through difficulties are in my thoughts. *hugs*

Did y'all see Amanda's message on the S4K website? *cough* EH-T/Laurie *cough*

xoxo

I saw it too, was awesome to read!!

Hello all! Just dropping in with some news. Today I started at my new job. Yay! After 18 months of unemployment I am back in IT. While not ideal, it is good money and should hopefully give me the means to head in a better direction.

And of course they announce a new auction. I am so tempted. I think the new computer can wait a bit...

Huge congrats antoa!!


Julia(samcarterrules)

[Chelle DB]

Congrats antoa on the new job.

I'll be very interested to see what will be up for auction on the sanctuaryforkids website...particularly the item that Amanda said she's held on to for years. As a regular donor though, I may not be able to do much else then watch...but we'll see..still waiting for hubby's taxes to get finalised so I can get a back pay of family tax payment...which I have to use to get the car serviced first...then we'll see what's left to play with.

[Celandine]

Hello all! Just dropping in with some news. Today I started at my new job. Yay! After 18 months of unemployment I am back in IT. While not ideal, it is good money and should hopefully give me the means to head in a better direction.

And of course they announce a new auction. I am so tempted. I think the new computer can wait a bit...

Hey, you were working for a few weeks back in Feb. That don't count?


Kidding. Congrats on the new employment! Make lots of money.

[EH-T]

Hello all! Just dropping in with some news. Today I started at my new job. Yay! After 18 months of unemployment I am back in IT. While not ideal, it is good money and should hopefully give me the means to head in a better direction.

And of course they announce a new auction. I am so tempted. I think the new computer can wait a bit...

Congrats! Great news.

Congrats antoa on the new job.

I'll be very interested to see what will be up for auction on the sanctuaryforkids website...particularly the item that Amanda said she's held on to for years. As a regular donor though, I may not be able to do much else then watch...but we'll see..still waiting for hubby's taxes to get finalised so I can get a back pay of family tax payment...which I have to use to get the car serviced first...then we'll see what's left to play with.

Not to mention saving for AT6.

Interesting timing that they always do an April auction. Not the best timing for many as it is tax time. Maybe they are aiming for the refund crowd.

[Chelle DB]

Not to mention saving for AT6.

Oh that's always happening. I have a tin now that can't be opened unless I use a can opener plus my AT4 account is still activated at the bank so money goes into that every 2 weeks...just have to stop dipping into it. But yeah, saving for AT6 has steeped up a notch.
And just to make things interesting, I can't take time off from work without pay unless approved by the big boss first...so no more time off unless absolutely necessary...or I lose holiday time accrued. Thus far I have over a month accrued holiday leave but I have 2 days leave this weekend and another 3 days in May for a family reunion.
Still no AT6 dates...have to keep mother apprised of the dates as soon as we now so she can either start planning with me or tell me she won't be coming along.

[Celandine]

Still no AT6 dates...have to keep mother apprised of the dates as soon as we now so she can either start planning with me or tell me she won't be coming along.

I think I hear a gentle nudge in that comment, Chelle.

As for the auction. Having a significant other living miles away kinda nixes any buying of that sort. Saving for airfare and fun holidays. Not that I'm complaining. I wasn't much of a memorabilia collector anyways, though I do love to 'oooooh' and 'ahhh' every once in a while.

[lame moose (mocha)]

thought i might have some auction funds when i get my tax return, but found out how much it was last night and most of it goes to paying off the state tax.

CHELLE HOW COME YOU STILL HAVE THE PIRATE SHIP AVATAR?

[EH-T]

thought i might have some auction funds when i get my tax return, but found out how much it was last night and most of it goes to paying off the state tax.

CHELLE HOW COME YOU STILL HAVE THE PIRATE SHIP AVATAR?

Ah well, easy come, easy go.

Chelle does not have that avatar on my computer. what have you been drinkin'?

[Jumble]

Ah well, easy come, easy go.

Chelle does not have that avatar on my computer. what have you been drinkin'?

She doesn't have it mine either - pass the bottle Mocha

[2Shy]

I still have a few left. Will take a couple with me and think very fondly of you.

Awww (Not quite sure I believe you about having any chocolate left though )

HUGE HUGS to Ames and Julia S with families *hugs*

And congrats Antoa on the job, that's awesome!!

It was indeed a very lovely message from Amanda and I'm very curious about that special item for the auction. But as usually I'll be enjoying it as a spectator.
Doesn't really have the same flare at the live auctions, you know, no Amanda running or EH-T smelling things... but I always find it very exciting watching the bids go up day by day!

[hisg1fans]

Speaking of curling, I just found out there is a curling (rink?) here in or around Seattle! The only one (apparently) on the US west coast. I shall try and get my Irish neighbor (very sports oriented) to go with me and check it out!

Seattle has a very active curling club. They just won the Mixed National Championships (two men and two women). You might want to check their website before you go. Many clubs close down about now for the summer and will reopen in the September/October/November timeframe. Hope you and your friend have a good time.