Things That Made Your Day - Page 34 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Cassini90125 · 06-23-2009, 11:35 PM

This happened just twenty minutes ago. Outside my porch there's a fair-sized puddle, formed from tire tracks and filled by rainwater. Just beyond is a garbage barge, brought in for some major cleaning at the synagogue next door. I was in the kitchen, I saw movement, and went out to the porch for a look. There was a family of no less than seven raccoons playing in the puddle, six big kits and an even bigger mother. I've never seen that many at once, not even on TV. I just stood there and watched, fascinated, for at least fifteen minutes before they finished and wandered off. It was really amazing.

Lynnie · 06-23-2009, 11:43 PM

Aw, that sounds sweet! I haven't seen a wild raccoon in years. Not alive anyway.

It sounds like your new place is on the edge of wilderness, thus all the wildlife. I'm very glad to hear it's turned out so well, and I hope it stays that way.

taranchula · 06-25-2009, 07:24 PM

Getting out of work for about four hours due to a massive power outage. That was fun.

Lynnie · 06-26-2009, 04:47 PM

My day started out with me forgetting to turn my alarm on last night. I set it, but forgot I also had to turn it on.

I got a call at 4:45 from work, asking me if I was coming in. I felt embarrassed about that, because I'm never late. But I had a great day! Mr. Ditsy is on vacation, and should be gone until I start mine next week. Ms. Moody came in right as I was leaving. And today was D.D.'s day off. So only the cool people were there today. And next week I should be getting a raise! And the week after that, I'm on vacation until the end of July, so Yay!

Oh, and one of my best friends had a baby early this morning. It was a long 19 hours of labor, and both took it rough, but mommy and baby are both doing fine now. I'm an Auntie again!

Sparky · 06-26-2009, 10:09 PM

I'm a big Ed Grimley fan, and run a fansite for the character. So I was sitting here just about to log off and go to bed, when a new Martin Short special started on TV...and there was Ed! Some quick fiddling with my TiVo remote and I snagged it. This is the first Ed appearance in years, and I got it.

Howard · 06-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Gig tonite, gig tonite, gig tonite - WOO-HOO! I will jam anywhere! Which guitars should I bring tonite? Hmmmm...

BluebottleFlyer · 07-04-2009, 05:49 PM

Saw the first Ice Age movie for the first time today...an entertaining hour and a half indeed.

Lynnie · 07-05-2009, 12:24 AM

I got a raise at work! Nothing major, just the little one I'm due every year after being a loyal employee for 10 or so years. But every little bit counts, and I know it will help.

And I'm on vacation for the next four weeks! Whoopeee!! I plan to sleep a lot, maybe clean some, and watch a lot of Foster's. I feel very Foster's deprived right now.

L.G. · 07-06-2009, 08:42 PM

I got a letter in the mail today stating that I passed that 8 hour FE exam. Joy! Now I'm one step closer to becoming a professional civil engineer.

Lynnie · 07-06-2009, 08:54 PM

That's awesome! Congrats LG! I know the feeling of relief that comes with those letters.

06-23-2009, 11:35 PM	#331
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	This happened just twenty minutes ago. Outside my porch there's a fair-sized puddle, formed from tire tracks and filled by rainwater. Just beyond is a garbage barge, brought in for some major cleaning at the synagogue next door. I was in the kitchen, I saw movement, and went out to the porch for a look. There was a family of no less than seven raccoons playing in the puddle, six big kits and an even bigger mother. I've never seen that many at once, not even on TV. I just stood there and watched, fascinated, for at least fifteen minutes before they finished and wandered off. It was really amazing. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER. Last edited by Cassini90125; 06-23-2009 at 11:36 PM.

06-23-2009, 11:43 PM	#332
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Aw, that sounds sweet! I haven't seen a wild raccoon in years. Not alive anyway. It sounds like your new place is on the edge of wilderness, thus all the wildlife. I'm very glad to hear it's turned out so well, and I hope it stays that way. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

06-25-2009, 07:24 PM	#333
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	Getting out of work for about four hours due to a massive power outage. That was fun. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

06-26-2009, 04:47 PM	#334
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	My day started out with me forgetting to turn my alarm on last night. I set it, but forgot I also had to turn it on. I got a call at 4:45 from work, asking me if I was coming in. I felt embarrassed about that, because I'm never late. But I had a great day! Mr. Ditsy is on vacation, and should be gone until I start mine next week. Ms. Moody came in right as I was leaving. And today was D.D.'s day off. So only the cool people were there today. And next week I should be getting a raise! And the week after that, I'm on vacation until the end of July, so Yay! Oh, and one of my best friends had a baby early this morning. It was a long 19 hours of labor, and both took it rough, but mommy and baby are both doing fine now. I'm an Auntie again! __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

06-26-2009, 10:09 PM	#335
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,714	I'm a big Ed Grimley fan, and run a fansite for the character. So I was sitting here just about to log off and go to bed, when a new Martin Short special started on TV...and there was Ed! Some quick fiddling with my TiVo remote and I snagged it. This is the first Ed appearance in years, and I got it. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

06-27-2009, 04:28 PM	#336
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,356	Gig tonite, gig tonite, gig tonite - WOO-HOO! I will jam anywhere! Which guitars should I bring tonite? Hmmmm...

07-04-2009, 05:49 PM	#337
BluebottleFlyer Foster's Legend Bug/monster/snowman/surfer creator at work Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA (originally from County Durham, UK) Posts: 506	Saw the first Ice Age movie for the first time today...an entertaining hour and a half indeed. __________________ "There's no promise of safety on these second-hand wings, but I'm willing to find out what impossible means" ~ "The Melting Point of Wax" - Thrice

07-05-2009, 12:24 AM	#338
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	I got a raise at work! Nothing major, just the little one I'm due every year after being a loyal employee for 10 or so years. But every little bit counts, and I know it will help. And I'm on vacation for the next four weeks! Whoopeee!! I plan to sleep a lot, maybe clean some, and watch a lot of Foster's. I feel very Foster's deprived right now. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

07-06-2009, 08:42 PM	#339
L.G. Melvineer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 177	I got a letter in the mail today stating that I passed that 8 hour FE exam. Joy! Now I'm one step closer to becoming a professional civil engineer. Last edited by L.G.; 07-06-2009 at 08:42 PM.

07-06-2009, 08:54 PM	#340
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	That's awesome! Congrats LG! I know the feeling of relief that comes with those letters. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave