We actually made it to church early today! It helps when Ruggy's home to help me get the girls ready. Anyways, I was on my way back from taking Pinnie to the washroom during the singing when Ruggy came out and passed Beanie to me. She was crying - he said she'd just started while they were singing. You have to understand, this is very out of ( Read more... )

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About a month ago, a deep, dry cough took up residence in my lungs. As of today, it's showing no signs of moving out any time soon. Now, I normally get a cough with my cold - it has something to do with being an asthmatic, and having a severe case of bronchitis in high school - but my colds usually only last about a week. The coughing's been ( Read more... )

Snagged this from Chandica

Your Five Factor Personality Profile
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The insurance company came through and was more than fair. We picked our cheque up in Ottawa Friday and started van shopping. The only reason I chose a van over a car, Jeep or SUV is because I like the third row of seats - I need it for giving people rides!

( Read all about the van shopping details, furnace woes, and general Life of Drew )

The van is a complete write-off. The appraiser said the structure of the roof had been compromised, and in that case, even if it were to be repaired, it would never be the same again. In that case, I'm glad I won't have to drive it anymore. I'd never trust it ( Read more... )

Just a short news break.

First, the good news: The girls and I are fine. Ruggy was at work, and is, therefore, fine.

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My best friend was just told her dad has cancer of the liver. One specialist thinks it started somewhere else and spread to his liver, the other thinks it started in the liver and that they might be able to get it out - but it's on both sides. He's going for more tests and biopsies soon. She's away at school, being told by everyone, up to and ( Read more... )

I'm sure everyone's heard of, or seen either a partial or whole episode of TLC's What Not To Wear. They're always asking the viewers to nominate friends, family members or co-workers. Well, finally, I caved. I know of several people who, while being absolutely *wonderful* people, could use a wardrobe update. Nothing personal. I love them all ( Read more... )