It's with great sadness that I type this latest note.
My daughter Hayley went to have her ultrasound yesterday and sadly they couldn't find a heartbeat. My heart breaks for her and Mat but I feel some relief knowing that they have their happy and healthy little boy Aidan.
I've been trying to write new tuts for a few days now and finally got one finished today, which I will post in a few minutes. I'm just trying to keep busy because I can't be there with them.
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Showing posts with label More ramblings. Show all posts
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
OH BABY!! On The Move!!
I'm so happy to announce that I'm going to be a grandmother again and again...lol.
Both of my twins, Hayley and Marissa are expecting next March and we just found out the due dates~Missy 8th and Hayley~13th...5 days apart!!! I'm hoping when Hayley has her ultrasound that she's a little further away, I don't know how I'm going to cope if they have them on the same day...oh baby!! Missy had her first ultrasound and the baby looks healthy.
Having said all that brings me to the next lot of news. We have decided to move closer to the girls, so we are packing up and going to Tasmania. This is going to be a big move, I've never lived anywhere but Sydney, neither has Sarah but Mike's lived all over the world. My son has decided to stay and is now looking for somewhere to live.
I'm really going to try to get some tuts done. I seem to make new tags all the time but don't spend anymore time writing them down.
Well that's my news for now!
Jo x x x
Both of my twins, Hayley and Marissa are expecting next March and we just found out the due dates~Missy 8th and Hayley~13th...5 days apart!!! I'm hoping when Hayley has her ultrasound that she's a little further away, I don't know how I'm going to cope if they have them on the same day...oh baby!! Missy had her first ultrasound and the baby looks healthy.
Having said all that brings me to the next lot of news. We have decided to move closer to the girls, so we are packing up and going to Tasmania. This is going to be a big move, I've never lived anywhere but Sydney, neither has Sarah but Mike's lived all over the world. My son has decided to stay and is now looking for somewhere to live.
I'm really going to try to get some tuts done. I seem to make new tags all the time but don't spend anymore time writing them down.
Well that's my news for now!
Jo x x x
I'm Back!! I've been tagged!
Well it's been awhile and seeing as though my dear friend Karen has tagged me I thought I'd do the right thing and post something..LOL..ty so much Karen!
I've Been Tagged
I’ve been tagged by Karen! Thank you sweetie ♥
THREE NAMES I GO BY:
Jo, Joanne, Joey
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THREE PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
Kingsgrove, Padstow Heights and Revesby
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THREE THINGS I LIKE TO WATCH:
Greys Anatomy, Supernatural and Ghost Whisperer
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THREE PLACES I HAVE BEEN:
Fiji, USA and Tassie
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THREE OF MY FAVOURITE FOODS:
Italian, Chinese and BBQ
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THREE THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO:
Moving closer to my twins, Two new grandchildren next March and owning a home!
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THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE:
Mike, My kids, My family
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THREE FAVORITE COLOURS:
Blue, Blue and Silver..lol
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THREE FAVORITE BOOKS/AUTHORS:
Robin Cook, Dan Brown and Stephanie Meyer
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THREE THINGS YOUR GOING TO DO TODAY:
Facebook, PSP and Eat..hehe
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PASS THIS ON TO 5 BLOGS TO FIND OUT THREE THINGS ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS
I've been out of the loop for so long I'll have to go find some blogs..LOL
I've Been Tagged
I’ve been tagged by Karen! Thank you sweetie ♥
THREE NAMES I GO BY:
Jo, Joanne, Joey
*****
THREE PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
Kingsgrove, Padstow Heights and Revesby
*****
THREE THINGS I LIKE TO WATCH:
Greys Anatomy, Supernatural and Ghost Whisperer
*****
THREE PLACES I HAVE BEEN:
Fiji, USA and Tassie
*****
THREE OF MY FAVOURITE FOODS:
Italian, Chinese and BBQ
*****
THREE THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO:
Moving closer to my twins, Two new grandchildren next March and owning a home!
*****
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE:
Mike, My kids, My family
*****
THREE FAVORITE COLOURS:
Blue, Blue and Silver..lol
*****
THREE FAVORITE BOOKS/AUTHORS:
Robin Cook, Dan Brown and Stephanie Meyer
*****
THREE THINGS YOUR GOING TO DO TODAY:
Facebook, PSP and Eat..hehe
*****
PASS THIS ON TO 5 BLOGS TO FIND OUT THREE THINGS ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS
I've been out of the loop for so long I'll have to go find some blogs..LOL
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Back From Tassie!
Well here I am back from Tassie and simply not motivated to write any tuts! I'm still making tags though and I need to get back to collecting those wonderful scrapkits too.
Stay tuned...I'm sure I'll get a new tut up soon!
Jo x x x
Stay tuned...I'm sure I'll get a new tut up soon!
Jo x x x
Friday, May 15, 2009
(*(*(*(HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY AIDAN)*)*)*)Off To Tassie!!
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am off to Tasmania this Thursday 21st May, 2009. My grandson Aidan turns one on the 25th and Sarah and I are flying out a bit earlier. We are also going there to help my daughters Hayley (Aidans mum) and Marissa and my future son-in-law Mat move house. How's that for timing?? LOL
Mike is leaving Friday and driving to Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania ferry across. He's taking our luggage and some very prize possessions for a friend. He's also bringing some of Marissa's things too, which she couldn't get there when she moved down a year ago.
There's also someone else going but it's a surprise for Hayley, she has no idea her big brother is travelling with us on Thursday, so one big happy family!!!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since Aidan arrived and he's gotten more gorgeous everyday! Not that I'm a biased grandmother at all...LOL
I put a few of his photos in a frame and thought I'd post it here to show him off.
I'll try to get a few more tuts posted before I leave.
Jo x x x
Mike is leaving Friday and driving to Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania ferry across. He's taking our luggage and some very prize possessions for a friend. He's also bringing some of Marissa's things too, which she couldn't get there when she moved down a year ago.
There's also someone else going but it's a surprise for Hayley, she has no idea her big brother is travelling with us on Thursday, so one big happy family!!!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since Aidan arrived and he's gotten more gorgeous everyday! Not that I'm a biased grandmother at all...LOL
I put a few of his photos in a frame and thought I'd post it here to show him off.
I'll try to get a few more tuts posted before I leave.
Jo x x x
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Life Is Pretty Tough Sometimes!
Well I haven't had a ramble in awhile, so why not now? LOL
I guess the title says it all!! Seems all around the world people are doing it tough, some more than others. We have this Swine flu, which the media keeps reporting on and I think scaring more people than needed. They keep showing us a vaccine that will stop it, so shouldn't that be the end of the scare? I say give us the facts, help us to understand what or if we need to do anything and point us in the direction of the cure if we do need it, don't panic people, keep them calm! I think everyone has enough to worry about right now the way the economy is. I was watching 20/20 and it was so terribly sad to see people in shelters with their kids because they've lost their jobs and can't afford their rent anymore. Those kids had to leave pretty much everything behind, now that's tough when you have to leave your beloved dolls, cars and games and go and live in one room, share a bed and not know when you will have a normal life again! Even tougher for the parents who want to give their kids everything but especially a roof over their heads and food on their table and a bed to sleep in each night!!
My other half is finding it very hard to get a job right now. He's an American, living here on a visa, which cost quite a bit of money. We did all the paperwork, paid the fee and all they really do is say yes or no. It was quite nerve wracking going through that because he had to change his visa asap because he was retrenched from his job here and his other visa stated he could ONLY work for them!! If he hadn't of changed his visa in time he'd have had to go back to the US. Thankfully they gave him a small payout which kept us going for awhile. Now he is an aircraft mechanic, licensed to work on all aircraft, helicopters, fixed wing etc. Most aircraft in Australia is American made, not all, but most. For him to actually work and sign off on these aircraft, here in Australia, he needs his Australian licenses. If they are N registered (still on the US registry) he can work on them, sign off on them etc. but if they are Aussie registered he can't. Now you may say, well no problem there, wrong! He will need to sit exams to get his Aussie licenses, which costs money, quite a bit actually, to work on AMERICAN MADE aircraft!! He's been an aircraft mechanic for almost 36 years and the Aussie powers-that-be do not recognise LAME's (licensed aircraft mechanical engineers) from the USA. The weirdest and most ridiculous thing is that they recognise mechanics from elsewhere around the world and they can work on the AMERICAN made aircraft here in Australia!! He is also a DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) and an IA (Inspector). He has worked all over the world. He was in the US Air force for over 20 years, that's where he became an aircraft mechanic. He's so damn clever and yet he can't get a job here, simply because of licensing issues. At the moment we simply can't afford for him to take exams he doesn't need to take in the first place! I am looking for work but they want young ones, all rounders, someone with certificates etc. etc. So yes, we're doing it pretty tough right now too.
On to another thing...Mothers Day! I'd like to wish all of the mothers out there a very happy, enjoyable and relaxing Mothers Day on Sunday (I know the Brits have had theirs..lol). I probably won't be doing anything because my mother lives a few hours away and we honestly can't afford to drive down there right now but she knows I love her and I'll call her on the day. I'm not sure who will be here this year. My other half is chasing up work in Queensland, my son will probably be working, my twins live in Tasmania, so that leaves Sarah and I!
Anyway, enough rambling, I don't want to bore anyone who reads this..lol
Stay tuned for more sagas and tuts from me.
Jo x x x
I guess the title says it all!! Seems all around the world people are doing it tough, some more than others. We have this Swine flu, which the media keeps reporting on and I think scaring more people than needed. They keep showing us a vaccine that will stop it, so shouldn't that be the end of the scare? I say give us the facts, help us to understand what or if we need to do anything and point us in the direction of the cure if we do need it, don't panic people, keep them calm! I think everyone has enough to worry about right now the way the economy is. I was watching 20/20 and it was so terribly sad to see people in shelters with their kids because they've lost their jobs and can't afford their rent anymore. Those kids had to leave pretty much everything behind, now that's tough when you have to leave your beloved dolls, cars and games and go and live in one room, share a bed and not know when you will have a normal life again! Even tougher for the parents who want to give their kids everything but especially a roof over their heads and food on their table and a bed to sleep in each night!!
My other half is finding it very hard to get a job right now. He's an American, living here on a visa, which cost quite a bit of money. We did all the paperwork, paid the fee and all they really do is say yes or no. It was quite nerve wracking going through that because he had to change his visa asap because he was retrenched from his job here and his other visa stated he could ONLY work for them!! If he hadn't of changed his visa in time he'd have had to go back to the US. Thankfully they gave him a small payout which kept us going for awhile. Now he is an aircraft mechanic, licensed to work on all aircraft, helicopters, fixed wing etc. Most aircraft in Australia is American made, not all, but most. For him to actually work and sign off on these aircraft, here in Australia, he needs his Australian licenses. If they are N registered (still on the US registry) he can work on them, sign off on them etc. but if they are Aussie registered he can't. Now you may say, well no problem there, wrong! He will need to sit exams to get his Aussie licenses, which costs money, quite a bit actually, to work on AMERICAN MADE aircraft!! He's been an aircraft mechanic for almost 36 years and the Aussie powers-that-be do not recognise LAME's (licensed aircraft mechanical engineers) from the USA. The weirdest and most ridiculous thing is that they recognise mechanics from elsewhere around the world and they can work on the AMERICAN made aircraft here in Australia!! He is also a DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) and an IA (Inspector). He has worked all over the world. He was in the US Air force for over 20 years, that's where he became an aircraft mechanic. He's so damn clever and yet he can't get a job here, simply because of licensing issues. At the moment we simply can't afford for him to take exams he doesn't need to take in the first place! I am looking for work but they want young ones, all rounders, someone with certificates etc. etc. So yes, we're doing it pretty tough right now too.
On to another thing...Mothers Day! I'd like to wish all of the mothers out there a very happy, enjoyable and relaxing Mothers Day on Sunday (I know the Brits have had theirs..lol). I probably won't be doing anything because my mother lives a few hours away and we honestly can't afford to drive down there right now but she knows I love her and I'll call her on the day. I'm not sure who will be here this year. My other half is chasing up work in Queensland, my son will probably be working, my twins live in Tasmania, so that leaves Sarah and I!
Anyway, enough rambling, I don't want to bore anyone who reads this..lol
Stay tuned for more sagas and tuts from me.
Jo x x x
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Facebook Fun!!
I know a lot of people aren't into Facebook and there's been some things happen with it but overall I kinda enjoy the banter and the photo's..the laughs and the comments. I really think it's a great way to keep in touch, show off your treasured photos and give support to people who need it. How difficult is it to leave a little "thinking of you today"or "goodluck" "miss you" or even "you crack me up" on someone's facebook? If you don't want to say anything you can just click on "like"and give it a thumbs up. There are also the many millions of applications you can add and send to your friends. How many Easter eggs did you all get? Oh boy do I wish they were real..I love chocolate..LOL. You can also do the trillions of quizzes on there, some are just rubbish but others are good fun. I pride myself on knowing movies and stars, so I enjoy those a lot!
It's funny to see how many friends some people have..I think my twins have over 400 friends each! That's just nuts!! No way are they all coming to their weddings..LOL.
I thought I was good hitting almost 100..I think it's 96 friends, just waiting for those 4 more now..hmmmmmmmm anyone wanna be my 100th friend?? LOL
The laugh for today is me baking brownies. Two friends from the UK want me to send them brownies and the convo's were a crackup, nothing else like it to make your day..simple enjoyable banter to put a smile on your dial!!
One of the other comments I made was about Grandmothers having the given right to make up silly songs for their grandchildren...'tis true..my mother did it and now I do. When I called my daughter Hayley today she put me on speaker phone and I sang for Aidan..he was looking at the phone she said, wondering where his Nan Nan was..LOL...well we'll be down in Tassie in 6 weeks, I can hardly wait!
My car konked out the other night in the Woolies carpark would you believe..thankfully a flat battery, not too expensive either. I think one last trip in the Tarago to Tassie and then "x"citing and delicious (the name of my car..lol) will go to greener pastures.
Anyway, that's my ramblings for today. I'm so happy you're all liking the tuts that I'm doing. I have three more to add today.
Jo x x x
It's funny to see how many friends some people have..I think my twins have over 400 friends each! That's just nuts!! No way are they all coming to their weddings..LOL.
I thought I was good hitting almost 100..I think it's 96 friends, just waiting for those 4 more now..hmmmmmmmm anyone wanna be my 100th friend?? LOL
The laugh for today is me baking brownies. Two friends from the UK want me to send them brownies and the convo's were a crackup, nothing else like it to make your day..simple enjoyable banter to put a smile on your dial!!
One of the other comments I made was about Grandmothers having the given right to make up silly songs for their grandchildren...'tis true..my mother did it and now I do. When I called my daughter Hayley today she put me on speaker phone and I sang for Aidan..he was looking at the phone she said, wondering where his Nan Nan was..LOL...well we'll be down in Tassie in 6 weeks, I can hardly wait!
My car konked out the other night in the Woolies carpark would you believe..thankfully a flat battery, not too expensive either. I think one last trip in the Tarago to Tassie and then "x"citing and delicious (the name of my car..lol) will go to greener pastures.
Anyway, that's my ramblings for today. I'm so happy you're all liking the tuts that I'm doing. I have three more to add today.
Jo x x x
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Blinkie's gone blankie!
Well I was sitting here adding blinkies and got some error message, now all my blinkies have gone! I'll try to get these all up again soon, I really like all the blinkies I'm collecting too.
Also I'll be adding another tut today and I'm working on a couple of others too. There are soooooo many gorgeous scrapkits out there to work with, it's hard to know where to start sometimes!
Jo x x x
Also I'll be adding another tut today and I'm working on a couple of others too. There are soooooo many gorgeous scrapkits out there to work with, it's hard to know where to start sometimes!
Jo x x x
Friday, April 10, 2009
♥A Thank you goes a long way♥
I was sitting here thinking about how much it costs to leave a thank you on someone's blog. Perhaps a minute or two out of your day? That's not much of a cost is it? I think not. You look at how many people out there make scrapkits, templates, masks, layouts, elements, wordart and more for nothing, zilch, zip...FREE!!! Why? Because they love doing it, that's what I think. Yes there are many out there who do sell their kits etc. for one reason or another, that's up to them and it's up to us whether we buy it or not. If they are clever enough to make these things, why not sell them and good on em for doing it! So back to the freebies. Many very talented people out there are making freebies and PTU, if you can't afford to buy but you can afford the time to go to their blogs and grab their freebies, then don't forget to leave a thank you..it really does go a long way and the cost...FREE!
A very special thank you from me to all of the very talented people out there making their gorgeous freebies available to us, you are very much appreciated...thank you♥
Jo x x x
A very special thank you from me to all of the very talented people out there making their gorgeous freebies available to us, you are very much appreciated...thank you♥
Jo x x x
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tut Tut Tut
Hellooooooo, yes it's me again..I now know that at least 2 friends have read this blog..LOL
Well I've been tutting. So far I've written 3 tuts and another one is on the way. Now I don't know if these are good enough to share here because I see sooooo many fantastic tuts around, but it can't hurt to share..lol. My good friend Nikki is going to help me work out how to post tuts, tags and layouts and get this blog up to scratch. I also need help in how to post a blinkie and the links to tuts and blogs. Another lovely friend of mine has started writing tuts, her name is Karen and when I figure out how to post links, I shall just have to put her blog on here also. I can't believe how many talented friends are writing tuts, I feel honoured to know them!!
I haven't been able to get online as much as I'd like to lately. Mike (my other half) is looking for work as am I but times are tough. Let's hope that someone will employ a couple of old people with many talents soon...LOL.
I can't believe that my twins are turning 22 on April 6th. Sadly they are in Tasmania, so it will be a long distance celebration this year. I don't think I'll ever get used to them not being close by, especially now Aidan is here. He turns 1 on the 25th May, we hope to go down to celebrate his birthday. We're also hoping that Matt and his g/f Kiah can come too, it all depends on money and work.
Sarah has almost finished filming for the documentary she'll be in. Next Monday she has a whole day of filming and still shots and then we wait for it to be on tv in July/August.
Not too much else to add today, so it's a short post, if I think of anything else I'll let ya know..lol.
Jo x x x
Well I've been tutting. So far I've written 3 tuts and another one is on the way. Now I don't know if these are good enough to share here because I see sooooo many fantastic tuts around, but it can't hurt to share..lol. My good friend Nikki is going to help me work out how to post tuts, tags and layouts and get this blog up to scratch. I also need help in how to post a blinkie and the links to tuts and blogs. Another lovely friend of mine has started writing tuts, her name is Karen and when I figure out how to post links, I shall just have to put her blog on here also. I can't believe how many talented friends are writing tuts, I feel honoured to know them!!
I haven't been able to get online as much as I'd like to lately. Mike (my other half) is looking for work as am I but times are tough. Let's hope that someone will employ a couple of old people with many talents soon...LOL.
I can't believe that my twins are turning 22 on April 6th. Sadly they are in Tasmania, so it will be a long distance celebration this year. I don't think I'll ever get used to them not being close by, especially now Aidan is here. He turns 1 on the 25th May, we hope to go down to celebrate his birthday. We're also hoping that Matt and his g/f Kiah can come too, it all depends on money and work.
Sarah has almost finished filming for the documentary she'll be in. Next Monday she has a whole day of filming and still shots and then we wait for it to be on tv in July/August.
Not too much else to add today, so it's a short post, if I think of anything else I'll let ya know..lol.
Jo x x x
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