Kitt

Sorry, but technical issues do have a bearing on how much I enjoy a story. The best plot ever can easily be scuttled by lousy grammar or spelling. At least turn on spell check! While I can ( and do ) read past these issues, I have also been known to advise an author via pm to get an editor.

I NEVER read reviews or look at star ratings before reading a story. I don't want someone else's opinion coloring my enjoyment of any story. Same for story comments. I seldom leave comments due to several instances in which I was publicly ridiculed for my opinions. Not simply having a differing opinion, but "how dare you say that" sort of personal attacks. I do not leave reviews for the same reasons. Personally, were I moved to leave a review, honesty would be the key word. What I liked and why, what I did not like and why. Be nice but honest. For this reason, I would probably send my remarks in a pm, especially if I loved the story but find technical errors like spelling detract. All that being said, I also post any comments BEFORE I read those already posted, so I apologize if I have just repeated something already said. Now, off to read the opinions of others!

Anyone else got a case of weather whiplash?

That is easier said than done. When my one doc retired I started looking for a new endocrinologist. When I landed in the hospital with a major infection last month they assigned one for me. His office is over an hour drive from where I live, so while I currently am staying with him, I am also continuing to look for an office closer to home. Of 6 offices I have called so far, 1 is even further and out of network too, 3 are not accepting new patients, and 2 just never returned my call at all.

And that was from memory!

How about Fox in socks? I got stuck with it every year when Wings was in elementary. Seems I was the only parent could handle the tweedle beetle battle in a bottle with a paddle on a poodle in a puddle

Quite true. The combatants are based on my hubby's parents who quite literally could not be in the same room, to the point of having 2 parties for my daughter's birthday each year. On a bright note, MY parents loved the two party system!

At least @ a left you know who's turn it is!

I hate circles, especially with the trailers. Problem with them in Jersey is there is no law saying who gets right of way. Some it's yield to those in the circle, some its yeilt to those entering. You need to look for the sign just before the thing, and most just assume they have it regardless.

That was the most maddening thing about my stint in the hospital last month. Granted while I was incapacitated by the drugs they spoke to hubby for permissions etc, but once I sobered up they spoke to me like a 2 year old incapable of understanding. Their reactions were interesting when I told them they would respect me and my wishes or I would replace every man-jack doc on my case up to and including signing out ama and going to a hospital that showed respect to the patients.

Hey gang. Sorry I went poof. Had a few medical issues that put me in ICU for a week and am now working on normal again. Hopefully I get sprung from this joint by end of the week. Wings was supposed to drop in and let you know what was up, but apparently my brain was firing better on all these weird drugs than hers was normally. Go figure. Any way, I am on the road back.

Upper 60's is the shirt weather!

Is it colder at your end of the island? 20's at my end. I seem to remember it being colder when I eas a kid. Cold enough long enough to freeze ponds for ice skating.

Longer than I ever could have. I would love to know what sort of bug has crawled up Northman's posterior. He took an instant dislike to our boy, and that is pretty much an anti-productive trait for a diplomat. Regardless of his or her main function at a foreign embassy, diplomacy is everyone's job. Well done bro.

I am willing to bet they have been paid back twofold in increased productivity. Sure there are always people who will take advantage, but they will find a way where ever they are working.

Back to work at the dining room table or at the bank?

Been quiet today. Is everyone ok?

Wasn't aware she was part of the team! **ships out more chamois **

**ships K and Danilo a case of polishing chamois.

Do you understand just how long 3 days is? 4,320 minutes!

Recommendations are appreciated? Here is one. Post sooner!

This is ridiculous! I know the weather geeks are notorious for being wrong, but don't they look out the window? They keep reporting snow well north of us, showing radar indicating snow in my area, even the phone app says it's snowing, but look out the window, there is not so much as a flake!

Congratz!

Oh my poor knees! We are 60* and raining right now and they are claiming 5" of snow tomorrow morning!

. Rib roasts $5.77/lb Really? Here they run $11.99 on sale! I was planning a trip this afternoon to see what was on clearance after the holiday weekend. Large roasts usually hit year lows this week, but with the forcast I might snag a good roast but what I need will be wiped out.