[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Thanks. I got to work okay. I am home now. What kind of sleep issues are you having?

Mostly stomach issues, getting up gagging and sometimes getting nauseous in the middle of the night. I need to get back to a healthier lifestyle to eliminate this.

Is Buddy a kisser? All of our dogs have been kissers. Our first dog Andrew set a record once and gave me a hundred kisses (we counted ). Some people don’t like it when their dogs kiss them, but we love it and encourage it. When I get home, Goldie jumps up on my leg to say hello and I reach down and I pet her, and she gives me a kiss.

[jediwands]

Originally Posted by Jerry D (View Post) Mostly stomach issues, getting up gagging and sometimes getting nauseous in the middle of the night. I need to get back to a healthier lifestyle to eliminate this.

Oh no, that sucks. Are you sure your esophagus and stomach are okay? When is the last time you've had a scope?

Is Buddy a kisser? All of our dogs have been kissers. Our first dog Andrew set a record once and gave me a hundred kisses (we counted ). Some people don’t like it when their dogs kiss them, but we love it and encourage it. When I get home, Goldie jumps up on my leg to say hello and I reach down and I pet her, and she gives me a kiss.

Awe so cute! Andrew not only is beautiful (on the inside and outside) but so adorable that he loved to kiss that much. SO cute. Where did Andrew sleep? Did he like his alone time or was he basically always around you guys? Buddy is a big kisser too. If you don't take your face away he will keep going. LOL Then when you take your face away he's looking for a toy to get in your face so we can play fetch. I hear you about some people not liking the kissing. Oh no, I am with you. Kisses and cuddling are a must.

[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Oh no, that sucks. Are you sure your esophagus and stomach are okay? When is the last time you've had a scope?

I haven't had a scope in a couple of years so I need to get one. Thanks Michelle!

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Awe so cute! Andrew not only is beautiful (on the inside and outside) but so adorable that he loved to kiss that much. SO cute. Where did Andrew sleep? Did he like his alone time or was he basically always around you guys? Buddy is a big kisser too. If you don't take your face away he will keep going. LOL Then when you take your face away he's looking for a toy to get in your face so we can play fetch. I hear you about some people not liking the kissing. Oh no, I am with you. Kisses and cuddling are a must.

That's so sweet! Goldie always gets one of her toys when she's excited, especially when one of us is home and the other one comes home.

As it turns out, I have to work Tuesday, because my boss didn't give me what I needed to get two quotes done, but I'll work from home. So I'll have an extra day to use before the end of the year.

[jediwands]

Originally Posted by Jerry D (View Post) I haven't had a scope in a couple of years so I need to get one. Thanks Michelle!

Does it feel like it did back when you had a lot of symptoms or do you think you're just getting flares right now from certain food?

That's so sweet! Goldie always gets one of her toys when she's excited, especially when one of us is home and the other one comes home.

Adorable.

As it turns out, I have to work Tuesday, because my boss didn't give me what I needed to get two quotes done, but I'll work from home. So I'll have an extra day to use before the end of the year.

Your boss is a piece of work.

Well the good news is you do get an extra day you can use. Can you use it whenever you want? Like maybe taking a longer Thanksgiving or Christmas break?

[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Does it feel like it did back when you had a lot of symptoms or do you think you're just getting flares right now from certain food?

I think it's because I haven't been eating healthy and I've gained weight. I need to get back on track .

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Adorable.

She really is a sweet, loving and affectionate dog. In answer to your earlier question about Andrew, he would sleep in the bed with us during the Winter, but in the warmer weather he would sleep in the foyer because it had a ceramic tile floor and it was cooler. Andrew was a real Momma's Boy. He loved me too, but he adored Teresa. He would even lay next to the bathtub when she was taking a bath! Chance was more of a Daddy's Boy. He would lay behind me in the Den when I would be on the computer, like I am now. Goldie goes back and forth between us. When we first got her she was a total Daddy's Girl but once Teresa lost her job and was home with her while I was at work, she bonded with Teresa.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Your boss is a piece of work.

Yes he is. He aggravates me to no end.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Well the good news is you do get an extra day you can use. Can you use it whenever you want? Like maybe taking a longer Thanksgiving or Christmas break?

I'm going to take an extra day at Christmastime so I'll have 17 days off.

[jediwands]

Originally Posted by Jerry D (View Post) I think it's because I haven't been eating healthy and I've gained weight. I need to get back on track .

Got it. Well that's good in the sense that you know what you have to do and it will make you feel better. Of course this time period sucks since we have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas coming up and all that good food that goes along with it. But I know you'll get there.

She really is a sweet, loving and affectionate dog. In answer to your earlier question about Andrew, he would sleep in the bed with us during the Winter, but in the warmer weather he would sleep in the foyer because it had a ceramic tile floor and it was cooler. Andrew was a real Momma's Boy. He loved me too, but he adored Teresa. He would even lay next to the bathtub when she was taking a bath! Chance was more of a Daddy's Boy. He would lay behind me in the Den when I would be on the computer, like I am now. Goldie goes back and forth between us. When we first got her she was a total Daddy's Girl but once Teresa lost her job and was home with her while I was at work, she bonded with Teresa.

Cute! It's interesting how there's a balance now with Goldie and your other two adorable dogs went to one more than the other. Goldie said enough of that and she's going to go with an equal approach.

Yes he is. He aggravates me to no end.

It's almost like he had to make sure you were doing some kind of work on your vacation.

When you're not talking work, is he generally a nice person? In other words, is he a tool both personally and professionally or is it just about the business and outside of work he's pretty cool?

I'm going to take an extra day at Christmastime so I'll have 17 days off.

That's awesome. Are you guys going anywhere for Christmas or staying home?

[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Got it. Well that's good in the sense that you know what you have to do and it will make you feel better. Of course this time period sucks since we have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas coming up and all that good food that goes along with it. But I know you'll get there.

Thanks. Yes, I've done it before and I intend to do it again.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) Cute! It's interesting how there's a balance now with Goldie and your other two adorable dogs went to one more than the other. Goldie said enough of that and she's going to go with an equal approach.

Yes, she's an equal opportunity love girl

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) It's almost like he had to make sure you were doing some kind of work on your vacation.

Yep. It's so aggravating.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) When you're not talking work, is he generally a nice person? In other words, is he a tool both personally and professionally or is it just about the business and outside of work he's pretty cool?

Outside of work, he's okay, but he talks incessantly and he has a great need to be the center of attention, so most people find him annoying. He's a real sports buff though so it can be interesting to talk about sports with him.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) That's awesome. Are you guys going anywhere for Christmas or staying home?

We're trying to figure out where we want to go because my birthday is 9 days before Christmas so we plan to go on vacation somewhere and get back Christmas Eve and then we'll spend Christmas Day at home.

[ds44]

ITS thanksgiving weekend

[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by ds44 (View Post) ITS thanksgiving weekend

That's right! Happy Thanksgiving Shu!

[jediwands]

Originally Posted by ds44 (View Post) ITS thanksgiving weekend

Happy Thanksgiving! What are your plans?

[jediwands]

Originally Posted by Jerry D (View Post) Thanks. Yes, I've done it before and I intend to do it again.

Yes, she's an equal opportunity love girl

Haha she is!

Yep. It's so aggravating. Outside of work, he's okay, but he talks incessantly and he has a great need to be the center of attention, so most people find him annoying. He's a real sports buff though so it can be interesting to talk about sports with him.

I'm sure that's why he likes to push people around at work too... he has to strut his power. That's good at least sports is an area that he's not annoying and actually interesting. How old is he?

I have a boss that's actually the opposite of your boss. It's nice but sometimes he's so relaxed and casual we're left scratching our heads wondering about this or that and when we go to him for confirmation he'll say he trusts us, whatever we want to do, lol. So sometimes we feel like our boss doesn't exist at times if that makes sense. While it's a positive thing so much of the time, other times when we really do need decision making we are forced to go there on our own even when we're not technically qualified to since it's his thing. That's technically why I've gotten so involved in the management/financial aspect. I am a psychologist and basically have accounting/management duties too, lol. I have learned on the fly and lead meetings regarding grants we need for research projects. Back when I first started they had someone with an actual degree in this area only going there. Now apparently I have about 5 bachelors and 5 masters degrees.

But the good outweighs the bad because he's always telling people to take more time off for this or that... whatever we need, he grants it which is very cool. Everyone is responsible and doesn't take advantage but it is nice to know our schedules are really flexible and there's a level of trust.

We're trying to figure out where we want to go because my birthday is 9 days before Christmas so we plan to go on vacation somewhere and get back Christmas Eve and then we'll spend Christmas Day at home.

That sounds like a great plan! Would you stay here in the States or not sure yet?

[everwoodfan52]

SHU......

[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) I'm sure that's why he likes to push people around at work too... he has to strut his power. That's good at least sports is an area that he's not annoying and actually interesting. How old is he?

I think he's in his late 40's or early 50's.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) I have a boss that's actually the opposite of your boss. It's nice but sometimes he's so relaxed and casual we're left scratching our heads wondering about this or that and when we go to him for confirmation he'll say he trusts us, whatever we want to do, lol. So sometimes we feel like our boss doesn't exist at times if that makes. While it's a positive thing so much of the time, other times when we really do need decision making we are forced to go their on our own even when we're not technically qualified to since it's his thing. That's technically why I've gotten so involved in the management/financial aspect. I am a psychologist and basically have accounting/management duties too, lol. I have learned on the fly and lead meetings regarding grants we need for research projects. Back when I first started they had someone with an actual degree in this area only going there. Now apparently I have about 5 bachelors and 5 masters degrees. But the good outweighs the bad because he's always telling people to take more time off for this or that... whatever we need, he grants it which is very cool. Everyone is responsible and doesn't take advantage but it is nice to know our schedules are really flexible and there's a level of trust.

Your boss sounds awesome, but it must be challenging to handle responsibilities that you're not used to, but I know that you're up to the task.

Originally Posted by The Apt (View Post) That sounds like a great plan! Would you stay here in the States or not sure yet?

I'll probably stay in the United States because we haven't renewed our passports. I'm thinking either somewhere in Florida, or Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, which is near Wilmington. I visited there once years ago when I went to Wilmington to meet up with some Dawson and Joey Fan Forum friends (as I'm sure you know, both Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill were filmed in Wilmington at Screen Gems Studios) and I thought that it was beautiful.

[jediwands]

I woke up coughing and sneezing and then eventually noticed my dad is coughing and sneezing. So I guess it's our turn to have whatever is going on.

[jediwands]

Originally Posted by Jerry D (View Post) I think he's in his late 40's or early 50's.

Got it. Married? Sorry, I sound like a psychologist, I am naturally always analyzing situations.

Your boss sounds awesome, but it must be challenging to handle responsibilities that you're not used to, but I know that you're up to the task.

Thanks!

I'll probably stay in the United States because we haven't renewed our passports. I'm thinking either somewhere in Florida, or Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, which is near Wilmington. I visited there once years ago when I went to Wilmington to meet up with some Dawson and Joey Fan Forum friends (as I'm sure you know, both Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill were filmed in Wilmington at Screen Gems Studios) and I thought that it was beautiful.

Those choices sound awesome! I've always wanted to go to Wilmington. The opening scene when Lucas dribbles the basketball on the bridge is a place I've always wanted to go to as a former basketball player. I know the River Court is torn down as well but would love to check that area out too. Notice I'm not even caring about the Dawson's Creek areas. But yes, I heard that area is really nice with the water/beaches.