Is anyone available to help me with some caps and ideas.

I can't give too much away here but if you're up to helping me with a project, I'm a bit desperate right now.

Comments are screened and I'll reply ASAP with details!

Charger had x-rays taken on Friday and we got good results. No cancer was found in any of her other organs so far.

Now, we're trying to gather info on what options I (we) have and she still needs to have her stitches removed from the initial surgery (which is a problem because the area she keeps popping open isn't healed yet and I don't want to have to put her under again for more stitches or staples.) sighs.

We have another appointment tomorrow. Will keep you all updated.

♥

I've been avoiding IJ for a couple of weeks because all I have is sad news but since the news just keeps getting worse, I felt the need to share with you guys.

Several weeks ago, I discovered a lump on Charger. It didn't go away after about 2 weeks so I took her in and as Xie thought, it was a mass that needed to be removed. Bouncing between 2 vets, THANK GOODNESS XIE IS IN MICHIGAN NOW (and not just for her pet knowledge), we picked the better one and Charger had surgery last Wednesday and we started the wait for the biopsy results.

Then she started popping stitches, the little brat. Xie walked me through that after my first frantic return trip to the vet (because yes folks, they popped again). Now mind you, Xie's beautiful and sweet new greyhound Val started having some issues late last week and I slept very lightly Saturday, worried that Xie might need me to pick her and Val up to go to the vet (due to icy conditions that she isn't used to), so we both are having major pet issues.

Val spent 2 nights in the hospital and when Xie was picking her up, I got Charger's test results and they aren't good. While they removed the mass with clean margins, they discovered traces of cancer in her lymph nodes (I think this is accurate, quit frankly, I'm a lawyer not a dr. or a vet but this is how I understand things). So now, she's scheduled for an xray today and that might give us the info we need to make a decision (I say we, because my sister and Xie have instructed me that since I'm a sobbing mess, they will be handling the logistics while I try to just be a good kitty!mom). She may need aggressive surgery to remove her entire mammary chain, or it may be too late, or we may just have to wait and see.

Either way, I'm incredibly sad but trying not to anticipate the worse case scenario.

I'll keep you guys posted.

Ok, I've got a few treats for the Rec-a-thon hosted by not_yet_defined.

The first one is a fic written by jule1122 almost 2 years ago and it's guaranteed to make you laugh: SEVENTH AND LIBERTY

More laughter, THE MISSING CONDOM, this is a comic by andybj. ENJOY.

Finally, let's move away from the laughing for something more serious. WHAT'S A LITTLE RAIN? by auselysium.

Go forth and rec!

What the hell happened to this year? I cannot believe Thanksgiving is in a few weeks and then Christmas.

I mean, I know I spent a chunk of the year looking for houses, helped my sister buy a house, helped xie_xie_xie move across the country, moved myself, went to not_yet_defined's wedding, planned and co-hosted Xiefest, and started the qaf_giftxchnge. Plus, I worked here and there. I think I probably held 8 or so trials this year plus spent the months of July and August (while moving) preparing a HUGE appellate brief.

It's no wonder I'm exhausted.

I've also been feeling cranky lately...like all the time. It's almost as though anger is just simmering below the surface of ME, waiting to boil over and hit the people around me. That's probably not healthy huh? Maybe I need more medication. LOL

Anywho...I'll be spending this evening and tonight working on the assignments for the qaf_giftxchnge. Wish me luck!

First let me introduce you to my Vampire Kitty, Spooky.

( enter at your own risk )

Halloween at the new house was a blast. I love giving out handfuls of candy to kids and I love to see costumes. We had a decent turnout. Twas fun!

RULES


by nerilka24

SIGN UPS


I'm still waiting for more of you guys to come out of hibernation, brush off teh love, and come play!

IT'S SPOOKTASTIC!

IT'S SNARKTASTIC!

IT'S MAKING BOUNCE OVER FANFIC.

If you haven't been following britin1729's drabble series over at qaf_drabbles, get to it because you're missing out. I seriously haven't been this excited about fanfic in a long time!

DEMOGEIST

POST ONE

POST TWO

POST THREE

POST FOUR

I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for more. :D

In case you're new around here, I ADORE Halloween and this year is no exception. I wanted to post pictures today but my camera is not cooperating. Maybe tomorrow.

Instead, I've got a SCARY treat for you all. Several years ago, at qaf_scavenger, we held a Halloween Contest and qafmaniac made this incredible vid. It's clever, funny, and spooky. And it makes me squeee over her talent every time I watch it.

THRILLER BY qafmaniac

banner by nerilka24

I'm hosting this year's qaf_giftxchnge, so come out, come out wherever you are...old fans and new to participate. Let's make it rival gift exchanges from back in the day!

RULES

SIGNUPS
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Still a tad bit in denial that Xiefest is over and it's taking me a while to get back into everyday life. ho hum. LOL Yesterday my little sis and I took Xie to her first cider mill. It was a beautiful fall day for it and we had a blast.

Today, the littlest sis and I put the finishing touches on our Halloween House. Pictures to follow later. :D

XIEFEST is over.

I would have posted yesterday but after dropping off orlith and nerilka24 at the airport, I passed out when I got home. LOL

And today it was back to the grind of everyday life.

However, I got to say that personally, I had a magical weekend. It felt like life stopped for the 3-4 days we all had together. This was a once in a lifetime experience.

We laughed, we sighed, we cried over Brian's awful dancingwe ate QAF-themed food and we squeed. A LOT

We watched episodes, discussed fic of all kind, had serious discussions about all things QAF, and countered those discussions with silly discussions of all things QAF. Oh and we laughed. A LOT.

We forwent sleep for more episodes and squeeing and laughing.

We watched vids.

We laughed.

We compared my Betty Crocker Triple layer fudge cake to Michael's.

We realized Jen has a rooster in her living room (108 - "Justin are you coming?").

And we laughed some more.

We did arts 'n' crafts (see xie_xie_xie later for the video). LMAO

Did I mention the laughter?

We all got along and were happy to bask in the love together. All joking aside, it was amazing how well we all got on, even though we hadn't all met before (and some of us had never interacted even online)...it was beautiful how teh love brought us all together. Thanks fansee, not_yet_defined, outlander, orlith, maybe742, nerilka24, sevigny7 and xie_xie_xie for a magical weekend full of sprites and fairies! Love you guys! ♥

Ok, it's not a matter of life or death or anything but I need some techno help and I'm hoping one of you guys can save me.

1. Is it possible to convert a MP4 video into a windows media video?

2. If the answer to question # 1 is yes, can someone either walk me through it or convert a few files for me?

qafmaniac says it's a CRACKY VID, but I'm not convinced.

THOUGHTS?

Back from xie_xie_xie's and planning the menu for Xiefest.

OMG, how did our boys not weigh 300 pounds with all the crap they ate.

Yep, you guessed it. Our menu is based around food from the show. LOL Trust me, when you start listing the stuff, it's nearly all sweets. From ice cream kisses, to eating donuts with forks and all the way down to wedding cake/s!

How did you guys spend your Saturday?

I loaned besamislabios some Kindle books and since she adored them with pretty much the same intensity that I did, I thought I'd share the awesomeness that is:

ZANE AND TY

CUT AND RUN

STICKS & STONES

FISH & CHIPS

Love the humor, the vulnerability, and the stories are unique.

I simply love the boys and how they hide from themselves and each other until....well, I'm not gonna spoil it. LOL

Hurry and check them out!

PS. Does anyone have Josh Lanyon's Dangerous Ground 4 that just came out? I enjoy Taylor and Will but the last one made me so sad and the excerpt for this one was agnsty. My fragile heart can't take it. I need someone to spoil me so I can safely read.

One Cup 14 hours in a car with xie_xie_xie and QAF cds, endless Xiefest plans, and QaF discussions.

Two Cups meeting two long lost friends: outlander and 4cupcakes.

A dash of late night Walgreens escapes with outlander, 4cupcakes, and xie_xie_xie (don't believe them when they tell you I bought Halloween lights for my new house.)

A teaspoon of last minute hair styling for a blushing bride.

Unlimited laughter.

A gallon of tears.

2 pinches of not_yet_defined's Dad.

A gaggle of family and friends.

One beautiful riverfront wedding venue.

Unlimited love.

A bushel of late night Riz!fic chatter.

Blend well.

Fold in not_yet_defined and her gal C only having eyes for each other.

Pop it in the oven, bake at 350 degrees for 2.5 days, cool and ENJOY! I know I did.

♥

I'm really and truly hoping to find some real playtime for fandom after THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR and before XIE FEST II.

BUT, until then, you'll have to settle for me begging for some PORNY TIDBITS for bj_action's contribution to bbtp_challenge on September 1.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP...you know we never turn anyone away.

I need some excellent porny fics to inspire me to watch some epis on my new 40" TV. hee. I'm setting up my 32 incher as a monitor...now that will be fun!

I'm dying trying to finish TWO appellate briefs before leaving on Saturday for WI.

Xie and I are going to see if we can recapture our road-trip ju-ju and head over for not_yet_defined's wedding. Can't wait to lick NY (it's been awhile) and meet outlander and 4cupcakes. Fun time to be had by all...if I could decide what to wear. sighs.

Yeah, yeah, so I promised to never play violin music in your presence again and then promptly disappeared.

BUT, I'm moved into the new house. Still getting settled but we LOVE it...cats, sis and all.

There's so much more space than the apartment that the cats and I don't know what to do.

I'm not going to make any promises right now but I'd like to start dabbling in fandom here and there BUT I have to write this appeal. That big case I was all excited about winning, well they appealed the ruling to the Court of Appeals and now I have to respond. Plus, someone's wedding is coming up in a few weeks and I have to make sure I'm there.

Also, I'm dying to know who is coming to Xiefest. I may have some room at my house still as I think Xie is full. Plus if you're coming a long way and want a tour guide for a day or two, let me know!

♥

Please leave a comment with a link to your cuddle celebration post so I can create a master list.

I'm having some internet problems and comcast is due tomorrow to fix them but I don't know how long I'll be down for the count, so I'm going to post the link post for CUDDLE DAY at qaf_scavenger now.

ION, my brother is painting away at the new house and this makes me *BOUNCEY....BOUNCEY...BOUNCEY*