tempermental goldfish

Queen of the ...ranch

2021-04-27T18:02:19Z

Today has been a day of wrangling children for LUNCH.

But this one just wants to PLAY.

Elly... Senior is outnumbered.... much like us :D

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Dear Trey

2020-04-16T15:26:11Z

Happy Birthday, my love.

I miss your stupid face.

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Great Ozma, Other Siders.....

2020-03-13T15:13:50Z

I can show everyone on the Other Side EXACTLY why they need to over-react to this virus.

I just want to scream bloody murder at all of them.

I'm going over to the ranch, to see Leah.

Yeah, you heard me. I'm so ragey that I am going to see a horse. By my own choice.

RAGE.

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Somehow....

2019-12-02T14:15:51Z

Charlie is seven.

SEVEN.

How did this happen?

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general_goldfish @ 2019-10-28T09:18:00

2019-10-28T13:21:33Z

My Monkey is 14.

I don't believe it. I can't. He's still my little four-year-old ball of mischief and snuggles and I'm having a rough morning.

I also have a hot-ass wife who doesn't look a day over 55. Or is it 56? Whatever. She's a looker.

Happy Birthday, my baby and my babe.

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Birthday dinner

2019-08-16T16:42:08Z

Should you need us, we'll all be at Senior's for birthday dinner, tonight. Max is staying with him for a few days, to help around the ranch; and I'll be back tomorrow afternoon, to help around the house.

[filtered to the Cains]
His health is starting to dip. He's a stubborn old man, though, and won't admit he's hurting. Chapel's mad because he cancelled the last two appointments.

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for Grampa Travis

2019-06-01T00:38:54Z

[video opens on five faces, some standing still and the two smallest not]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRAMPA!
We love you! [Max adds]
We love you LOTS! [Leora adds, hands raised high]
LOTS! LOTS! [Charlie and James chime in, repeatedly]
Can we have cake now? [Mushu asks off-camera]

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Having too much fun

2019-05-19T14:27:26Z

Went with Sissy & Ken to this convention-thing. We went as ourselves, kinda.. I hopped into some short-shorts and got a foam sword, and Dorie got herself a fancy red coat.

Ken thinks we're nuts, but we had too much fun.

I'm still concerned that someone is spying on us and writing my issues into the show, but enraged-Adora with a magic sword was kinda on the nose...

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Dear Chapel

2019-05-15T17:20:35Z

My friend, my sister, my.. mother.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday, today, and are enjoying your vacation with Sloane.

I love you forever.

Happy Birthday

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for Becky

2019-04-04T19:09:50Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BONUS WIFE.

The kids have decorated your cake, so be prepared for a mess.

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Might be time for a vote of No Confidence...

2019-03-28T17:18:58Z

Between the house and the Eastern Palace, I've found seven cups in three rooms.

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Birthday weekend

2018-12-03T14:36:30Z

Charlie had so much excitement, this weekend, he's still asleep! Can't believe our little man is FIVE. These kids are growing up so fast. He's going to be in school, soon, and I'll be home all alone, with no one but Tinny for company.

Tinny can't wait.

CJ spent his birthday with Max, over at Universal. They apparently tried to ride roller coasters until they threw up, on purpose.

I blame their fathers.

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To my bookends of terror

2018-11-02T14:00:45Z

Happy Happy Birthday, my sweet babies.

I wish you the same annual of joy and adventure as Max. You two are the brightest lights for Mel and Mommy and we love you both very much!

Who wants cake?!

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I need to stop time

2018-10-28T15:33:47Z

Maxie.. my heart. I love you, Monkey, with everything I have. And even half of what I promised to Mel.

I hope you have the best birthday, and that this annual is the best, yet.

And, to El.. Happy Birthday, you old lady. ;)

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Uplink is a go!

2018-07-24T18:52:40Z

Ensign Tucker's communication uplink request-thingy passed investigation (or whatever) and he'll now be able to access the game network so he and Maxie can talk and race on Jonas' personal day.

El, if you had anything to do with this getting through.. I'll kiss you.

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How to tell when your boys are tired...

2018-07-22T23:06:21Z

When they're passed out on the couch and Star Wars is on.

Max and Wyatt are both out, but Sis and I decided to leave the TV on, in case the silence wakes them up.

We're having tea in the kitchen, if anyone wants to join us.

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Fair warning...

2018-07-17T14:11:00Z

Mommy is feeling very grumpy, this morning, thanks to official business. Hopefully, it'll pass before lunch, because I have a hot date with some high-ranking Admiral in the fancy dining room.

I must have known it was coming, because I actually grabbed my Lord Vader sweater, on the way out the door.

Note to self: Self.. do not force choke anyone. Even if they deserve it.

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I know I don't say it nearly enough

2018-05-15T15:34:47Z

But, Chapel.. my dear Chapel. I love you for sticking with me, especially when I gave you every reason to go.

Happiest Birthday wishes, my dear friend.

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Further proof Max is the toughest of all of us

2018-04-16T15:13:45Z

He came to give me a birthday hug, this morning, just after the change to today. We talked about Trey for a little bit, then made a plan to have pineapple pancakes - Trey's favorite - for breakfast.

I didn't tell Max, this morning, that I actually saw Trey, after putting him back to bed. It wasn't more than a glance, really, ~~Okay, we had a few words~~ but he looked good, under the circumstances. If I didn't know better, I'd say he's figured out how to get hold of Mina's barbecue in the Gale.

~~Hubby's got a tummy....~~ Good thoughts and memories, though, because Trey's birthdays were always really good days.

Focusing on work, today - and forcing Senior to have lunch with me, while I'm in New Central.

And, speaking of Mina's barbecue.. dinner and a small fire tonight, complete with a beach view. Everyone's welcome, even if you're just coming for the pie.

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The most important birthday of the annual

2018-04-04T14:03:04Z

Hey, Mama! Happy Birthday!

Be careful of Charlie and Tinny - they're both covered in strawberry jam and escaped me and my washcloth!!

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The party boy is done

2018-03-24T13:22:49Z

Tinny went to the National Puppy Day party held after closing, last night. Cindy invited him to join all the “local” dogs. And one pig.

Turns out, all the pets are real, too.

There were pet-friendly snacks and they even got to go on some of the rides.

Mushu doesn’t like that there’s no National Dragon Day. He’s says he gets no respect. He’s sleeping on my desk at the moment, so I’m respecting him by cleaning the kitchen instead of dealing with royal duties.

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If you need us...

2018-01-25T18:49:09Z

It's a very nice day, and I'm finally feeling like myself, again. So, the kids are all slathered in sunscreen and we're taking Tinny to the beach.

El - if we're not back when Max gets home from school, tell him to join us. We won't stray from the porch view. :)

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If you value your life...

2018-01-09T16:02:32Z

Stay away.

Chapel confirmed that it's pneumonia. I don't even know how I got it, but I did.

Tinny won't leave my side, no matter how many times I've tried to run him off. He wouldn't even leave when Chapel showed up.

Tell my children I love them.

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Chapel here. She's settled in her own room at the hospital. Pumped her full of drugs ~~not those ones~~ and she's being monitored. Adora was coming over to clean the house before the kids get home from school and then taking Tinny to Florida for an overnight vacation at the pet center (he shouldn't be contagious, but better safe than sorry when he starts licking food off the kids)

Will keep you updated.

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You'll always be one of my babies

2017-12-20T17:18:21Z

Happy Eleven, Dizzy Rose.

I hope you have a wonderful day and please make your mama crazy.

[filtered to grown Diz]
Happy Birthday, Babygirl. Give Thomas lots of kisses. Also, I told your husband to shave for your birthday... not sure he listened.

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Birthday adventures

2017-12-07T16:36:14Z

Charlie and I took birthday cake and presents to the Central City Children's Home (which they're still calling 'Charlie's House'.. but we'll discuss that later).

All the kids are now full of sugar and playing with toys and having a good time.

Massively glad we were able to convince everyone running bets for who was Charlie's papa to donate all the money to the home. Turns out, four annuals later, they're still operating on Tyler's line, alone.

And you all were picking on me for putting money on Tyler...

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