After several hours of classes; background checks; fingerprints; and a few hair pulling moments....(e:drew) and I are about to become foster parents.
And we need babysitters!
Yes, I realize, we don't even have children yet, but we are already looking to find a way to pawn them off on other people....
But we would like to find a babysitter soon, because any babysitter for our foster children needs to fill out a background check form and do fingerprints. And all of the aforementioned needs processed before we can leave children alone with said babysitter.
We have one potential babysitter lined up, but I would like to find a second. So I am hoping to work my (e:strip) connections to find someone who is 21 or over; able to pass a background check and fingerprints; and willing to be a regular baby sitter for a little pocket money (i.e. twice a month or so)....
Any takers??
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10/19/2009 19:29 #50056
Babies!10/05/2009 19:59 #49937
Sticky Door Quick FixWe've had a sticky door in the back hallway. You have to turn the handle with your right hand while pounding the upper left hand corner with your left hand. Hardly convenient for a fire emergency and deathly for anyone under 4' trying to get out in the event of a fire.
Found a quick fix on line. Where the door is sticking to the frame, hammer a 16d nail into the frame. The force of the hammering the nail in drives the frame away from the door. I used three nails in the frame and it got the job done. I can now open and close the door without pounding it!
Found a quick fix on line. Where the door is sticking to the frame, hammer a 16d nail into the frame. The force of the hammering the nail in drives the frame away from the door. I used three nails in the frame and it got the job done. I can now open and close the door without pounding it!
dcoffee - 10/05/09 21:42
Good trick, I'll keep that one handy. On some doors in our house I used wax to reduce the friction, it worked for me, I guess it's kind of a skateboarder trick, waxing curbs to slide them. Sometimes you gotta improvise. :)
Good trick, I'll keep that one handy. On some doors in our house I used wax to reduce the friction, it worked for me, I guess it's kind of a skateboarder trick, waxing curbs to slide them. Sometimes you gotta improvise. :)
10/01/2009 08:04 #49896
Dungeons n DragonsI gave in to the dork side and I am now playing Dungeons and Dragons (4th edition for those of you who are dorkier than me and care to know).
Every other Wednesday night I am meeting with a group of grown men to transform myself into Elias, a female Elf, who is a devout cleric.
Yup, I'm having fun. I anticipate the fun to continue.
Every other Wednesday night I am meeting with a group of grown men to transform myself into Elias, a female Elf, who is a devout cleric.
Yup, I'm having fun. I anticipate the fun to continue.
mknapik - 11/09/09 10:33
Hi, Janelle.
Just wanted to let you know that we have a pretty good sized community of D&D players for the Buffalo area, and wanted to invite you to join in.
You can find us at :::link:::
Hope to see you there.
Hi, Janelle.
Just wanted to let you know that we have a pretty good sized community of D&D players for the Buffalo area, and wanted to invite you to join in.
You can find us at :::link:::
Hope to see you there.
metalpeter - 10/03/09 18:27
I have never really played but it sounds pretty fun, hope it stays fun.
I have never really played but it sounds pretty fun, hope it stays fun.
janelle - 10/01/09 15:56
Wow, what enthusiastic responses!
(e:James), Aww...you're so sweet... hugs to you for thinking of me and creating a universe to play. When will it be ready?! Eagerly awaiting!
4th edition is substantially different than what I remember playing with my brother, which was first edition, I think, but I'm not certain. There's been a few changes along the way.
I really like the use of the grid maps and watching everyone's characters make moves on the board. And the tactical aspect of moving your character to the right spots or trying to sneak by something. When I played a long time ago, you always moved around in a monolithic group doing everything together.
And I sent you an e-mail about potentially joining the group.
Wow, what enthusiastic responses!
(e:James), Aww...you're so sweet... hugs to you for thinking of me and creating a universe to play. When will it be ready?! Eagerly awaiting!
4th edition is substantially different than what I remember playing with my brother, which was first edition, I think, but I'm not certain. There's been a few changes along the way.
I really like the use of the grid maps and watching everyone's characters make moves on the board. And the tactical aspect of moving your character to the right spots or trying to sneak by something. When I played a long time ago, you always moved around in a monolithic group doing everything together.
And I sent you an e-mail about potentially joining the group.
theli - 10/01/09 15:37
Cool beans
Cool beans
joshua - 10/01/09 14:36
Ha - cool. Growing up a friend's father ran a game each week and I remember them role playing down in the basement. It was fun to hear them shouting, lol.
Ha - cool. Growing up a friend's father ran a game each week and I remember them role playing down in the basement. It was fun to hear them shouting, lol.
theecarey - 10/01/09 14:00
that's awesome Janelle, awesome. Yes, please provide updates on the adventures of Elias!
- grin*
that's awesome Janelle, awesome. Yes, please provide updates on the adventures of Elias!
tinypliny - 10/01/09 11:28
hahahaha
We will expect updates - since you ruthlessly butchered (and burnt) your SIMS family. Hmmm... I wonder whether we should rat out your SIMS exploits to the Dungeon lords. HEHEHEE
hahahaha
We will expect updates - since you ruthlessly butchered (and burnt) your SIMS family. Hmmm... I wonder whether we should rat out your SIMS exploits to the Dungeon lords. HEHEHEE
james - 10/01/09 09:30
sweet!
How are the games?
Do they want other players?
I have been building a little universe for D&D, knowing you wanted to play, but 4th edition rules are still in Tagalog for me.
sweet!
How are the games?
Do they want other players?
I have been building a little universe for D&D, knowing you wanted to play, but 4th edition rules are still in Tagalog for me.
08/23/2009 09:42 #49604
An ode to the Little Red Truck
Oh, little red truck
You reignited my love for you.
Half a tank of gas from Buffalo to Pittsburgh?!
I couldn't ask for more from our little truck!!
You must have heard our resentful mutterings
of low gas mileage and frequent repairs
You must have sensed our unfaithfulness
As we coveted the Kia Soul and the Suzuki sx4
Cash for Clunkers, how could we turn it down?
How easily I forgot, little red truck
that you faithfully journeyed with me
from Illinois to Philadelphia.
You ventured the twists and turns
of the Pennsylvania turnkpike
twice a month for a year
so that I could see my fiancee.
I promise, I'll never speak of trading you in again.
08/11/2009 22:40 #49511
PianoToday, I happily claimed possession of my childhood piano.
If you pass by our house you might catch a glimpse of me happily pounding away on the keyboard. And you might hear the sounds of Billy Joel tunes and cheesy Christian music.
My house is complete. It has a piano, a husband, two cats and a dog. It can't get any better than this.
If you pass by our house you might catch a glimpse of me happily pounding away on the keyboard. And you might hear the sounds of Billy Joel tunes and cheesy Christian music.
My house is complete. It has a piano, a husband, two cats and a dog. It can't get any better than this.
bridgette - 08/13/09 11:33
Bless you!!! Doesn't it feel great when you get to the point where things are just good?!?! I have my guy, 2 beautiful girls, 2 cats, 2 fish, 2 snails (we've got the Noahs ark syndrome going on here, HA) and like, a huge jungle of plants! No piano yet,but who knows!
Bless you!!! Doesn't it feel great when you get to the point where things are just good?!?! I have my guy, 2 beautiful girls, 2 cats, 2 fish, 2 snails (we've got the Noahs ark syndrome going on here, HA) and like, a huge jungle of plants! No piano yet,but who knows!
metalpeter - 08/12/09 19:43
Can't speak for anyone but I'm guessing hearing the cats on top of the Piano Would be enough of a sound that, there is no need for that sound,HA. Besides when some uses that saying they never mention all the crying, HA
Can't speak for anyone but I'm guessing hearing the cats on top of the Piano Would be enough of a sound that, there is no need for that sound,HA. Besides when some uses that saying they never mention all the crying, HA
jenks - 08/12/09 07:04
what about the pitter patter of little feet? ;)
what about the pitter patter of little feet? ;)
tinypliny - 08/12/09 04:54
Congratz! :D Is it a grand/upright?
Congratz! :D Is it a grand/upright?
You guys are amazing!
@ (e:libertad) .... That's the fun of foster care... you don't know until they call!
We said we would be willing to consider children from infants up to 7 years old. Prefer one but will take up to two.
Exactly how many babies are you getting?
Congratulations!! I'm very happy for you guys for you guys. :)
Wow!!! Congrats!!! Those will be very lucky kids!
Maybe an 80/20 split.
Lol @ (e:Jim), well if you we refer you to our agency and you become approved foster parents, Drew and I will get $500 and will split it with you!
Congrats! :) (I probably can't be a regular babysitter but you could definitely shoot me an email if there is an emergency.)
Congrats. I am jealous. James: my clock is ticking!
Congrats! and I must add my admiration on the advance planning
Congratulations!
ZOMG ZOMG!
Congrats!
Congratulations!