Droppin' in for a "HI"

So, how is everybody doing on this Tuesday? There's not much going on here. I have been home from work for about an hour or so. I left there a little after noon, and then had to run a package by the post office to mail. We had some books that were mailed to Melbourne, Australia, and there's always certain things that have to be done when sending packages overseas. Anything that goes on a plane, has to "personally" handled by someone at the post office, and they "have" to ask me if there are any liquids, harmful chemicals, or potentially hazordous materials in the box. Boy, it has gotten really crazy, when it comes to mail, and all that is now going on with terrorism. It is a shame! We laughed and joked a little, although, it is a really serious situation, but anyway, a couple of years ago, Amanda's mom....Landon's wife, Amanda, mailed a package to her daughter that lives in England. It was a Christmas present, and Tom and Kristine had gotten Gwen, their daughter a clock for Christmas. Well....with a box that "ticks"...needless to say, the box was ripped apart and searched. I honestly don't know if it ever reached Gwen or not. But...you can only imagine that when a box starts ticking at the post office, it's going to RAISE SOME EYEBROWS! Kristine could have kicked herself, she said, as she NEVER thought to take the battery out of the clock. Had she...it could have all been avoided.

So...anyway, now that I'm home, naturally, my first stop has to be the puter. lol Had to drop in and see what all had been going on since I left, even though it was only a couple of hours before. I talked to Landon when I got off...he's coming in to Columbia, and is going to stop by while he's here. I got a little something for him, and told him that....lol....so, maybe he won't forget to stop by.

Like me...he's been wanting to set up an aquarium. I did....after working for Aaron now, and he having fish, I naturally decided I was gonna do one. Well...once Landon saw mine, that's all it took. lol. Landon and Amanda got their income tax back...finally, and have had to dump alot of money into bills and stuff to catch up....but, he has worked hard for his money, and has spent a little of the refund on himself....can't say that I blame him, or that he doesn't deserve to be able to do that. I feel it's okay, when you work that hard for your money...to reward yourself....especially after you've forked out so much to get caught up, and priorities handled first. So...he has spent some money on a new stereo for the buick...and I'll admit, the radio was about gone. You couldn't even see the numbers to know what station you were on....lol....and he went out and "splurged" on a fish tank.....55 Gal. It has it's own stand because it's sooo big!!!!! But...it is beautiful! He got the tank, and assesories?....accesories?..... at Walmart, but said that everyone of their fish looked like they were about to die.... so, he has this HUGE tank, with only 2 snails in it. lol I got the snails the other day for Kenny and Gabriel...they're Golden Snails, and they're about the size of a half dollar...they're huge, but still get lost in a tank that size. lol But, they seem to love their new home. Anyway.... I talked to Aaron today about some of his fish, and told him that I'd like to buy a couple from him....mind you, all he has is guppies....and another kind, that is a little more rare...can't remember the name, but he's not selling any of them yet...he's trying to breed them, but, he did have a couple of guppies that he just gave me...some he's had for awhile, his own personal ones, I guess. They're in a different tank from the Yellow Tail and Purple Tail guppies, that are in the other tanks. So...Landon will have a whole 2 snails, and 2 guppies to put in his tank now. And we thought the snails would be lost in that much water.....these guppies will definately disappear...as small as they are...you'll have to search forever to find them. Sometime this afternoon, I need to clean my tank, and add some fresh water to it. It's been about a week since I set it up, and I've already delt with Ich....a disease, so am treating the water, and some needs to be taken out and replace with fresh, along with more treatments for the water. It doesn't take long to do...maybe 15-20 mins. Landon, will probably only have to clean his once every 4-5 months, I'd say...maybe 6. That's just a guess. A smaller tank gets much dirtier,....more stuff in less space. With his that big, and depending on what kind of fish he gets, I don't think he'll have to do it very often. He said it took him almost 2 hours to fill it.

I really need to try and get a bit of housework done this afternoon too. I've got stuff piled on the couch in the living room, that's been here I know at least a week....lol Guess it's time to put it away. And, as usual, I still have laundry that has to be caught up, so maybe I can get some of that done to. I'm hoping that I'll have a little more time to keep up with this stuff now, since I won't be playing taxi for Landon, now that he has a car, and his license. Not that I minded....landon and I enjoy spending time together....and I'm happy to do it. It did make it a little tough gas wise...especially since gas has gone so crazy, but...they're your kids...so what do you do. As long as I'm breathing, and capable...I'll be there to help with whatever might come up....taxi to babysitter to bill payer.....and a WHOLE lot of prayer! Maybe before long, I'll get my second wind and get up and get busy. If I'll just do that, I really don't think it will take me long to get done what I need to do. Guess it's really not that bad. I've definately seen it worse! lol

Well.....guess there's not much going on....or can't think of anything anyway. So...guess I'll try hitting this house, and the fish tank...not sure which one first. I'll be back later to check in on what all's going on. Hope you all have a wonderful afternoon!

Much love,

Lev