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Heather Ellis Trial TODAY-Are U aware? by Joan G.

Nov 18, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 16

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 10:58am EST

Darn I wish we could edit comments. ( at least ) sorry, fourth line up
from the bottom Joan. *smiles*

Heather Ellis Trial TODAY-Are U aware? by Joan G.

Nov 18, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 16

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 10:54am EST

Oooh my goodness Joan, quite the conversation goin' on here !!
Lots of people I know home-school their children which is their
choice. These children are very well educated because they're in
a great setting to be schooled. No interuptions from unruly kids
in the 'school house' because they're family and families unite !!
I know when I went to public schools it just didn't cut it for me.
If you were of what some people deemed us 'low-class' people
you just didn't make the grade Joan. That certainly wasn't fair at
all. I said, "There but for God go you or I ". Was I wrong in that?
My family was always trying to help others who were in need. But
the onliest people that helped us was the Salvation Army. They'd
send us huge boxes of clothes an other things. That's where my
Momma got all the things we got for Christmas was from those
boxes from Salvation Army she would take them in her room an
sort everything out. The like-new stuff was saved for Christmas !!
We didn't care they were used, at leasd we had us a Christmas an
got gifts which we appreciated. Oooh my goodness I best stop now
I think I was on a rant maybe !! Sorry. You have a great day/night
my dear friend Joan. Stay safe, stay warm, God bless you an yours.

Love, Barbara

"Get Your Cotton Pickin' Paycheck and MOVE ON!" by Joan G.

Jan 5, 2010 | recommended: 5 | comments: 22

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 10:30am EST

Hello Joan, I don't work outside my home. Therefore I must
live on my small stipend to pay bills, grocery shop. But I tell
you there's no extra money to take my family out to lunch
(each individual) for their birthday. That breaks my heart !!
I'm not able to hold down a job because of disabilities. UGH!
I just love your attitude young lady !! You Rock !!

Love, Barbara

A Photo by Joan G.

Jan 5, 2010 | recommended: 1 | comments: 2

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 10:22am EST

Very nice Joan, did you design this ??

Gather's Daily Help Forum - January 6, 2010 by Gather Member Support

Jan 6, 2010 | recommended: 2 | comments: 3

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 10:03am EST

I still haven't received my $50 Home Depot card which I
turned on my hard earned points for way back in when.
Well I can't remember the exact date I should've marked
it on the calendar !! Maybe three weeks ago.

Just Me, Barbie

Are You Keeping Warm? by DIANE D.

Jan 6, 2010 | recommended: 9 | comments: 35

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 9:58am EST

I forgot to rant about how cold it is here, about 4% most every morning
it might climb up to the teens during the day. Nights its freezing in here !!
But don't you dare turn that heat up !!

Are You Keeping Warm? by DIANE D.

Jan 6, 2010 | recommended: 9 | comments: 35

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 9:54am EST

We were told by the housing authority to keep the thermostats
set on 69 not any higher at any time. Do not turn the stove oven
on to help heat the kitchen. (There's no heating vents there!) I do
keep the heat set on 69 at all times. If I get chilled even if I throw
a lap quilt on I'm still not warm enough. I have a small space heater
which is electric but doesn't use that much electric. Warm socks are a
must here because of cement flooring. Of course there's carpeting but
they don't put padding under it, that lets the cold come through. They
put Anderson windows through the entire complex. But if they're not
installed properly they still let cold air in !! I try to keep the use of lights
down, its included in the rent. Some people here leave lights on for the
pets and the TV or stereo for them I don't think that's right. We could
have solar heating but the housing authority says no way. They won't
do anything to improve this complex, it's not fair to us living on a fixed
income !! There's no money for extra's, like taking the grandkids out to
lunch or my kids out to lunch for their birthdays. Or my friends !! Now
I think I will just shut up cause I'm ranting and y'all don't need that !!

Love ya', Barbie

A Photo by DIANE D.

Jan 6, 2010 | recommended: 1 | comments: 2

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 9:29am EST

Well Diane, I don't like to have a finger pointed at me
because I've done nothing wrong. JUST KIDDING !!
Have a great day/night my dear friend!! STAY SAFE,
STAY WARM !! God bless you and yours.

Love, Barbara

Wednesday Writing Essentials: January 6, 2010 by Susan Budig

Jan 6, 2010 | recommended: 2 | comments: 14

Barbara B. Jan 6, 2010, 9:07am EST

Every morning I make a TO DO LIST then check off and make sure I get
everything done..I need to set aside time to Gather because that is really
my outlet. I've made many great friends here that have been so nice and
help me when I get in a rut so to speak. My desktop is always neat. I'm now
starting to 'declutter' my small apartment which will be quite a task I know
I must and will do this. All things require time which I've plenty of because I
don't work outside my home. If I could ever find someone to publish all my
stories that would be a good source of income which would be a great help
because my stipend just pays the normal bills, nothing for extras like going
out to lunch with the grandchildren or my children, friends. Pretty gloomy. I
think that's it for me. Probably said more than I should.