http://www.minti.com/members/august88/activity/ Latest activity by August88 on Minti Copyright 2010 Minti en-uk August88 Sorry to hear this Dee. Big hugs. xx Gorgeous photo of Lexi by the way. http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/1101931/time-to-blog/#1102093 http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/1101931/time-to-blog/#1102093 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:08:35 -0700 August88 Yay! Not long. What Marg excited? I would never have guessed. lol Poor Steve, having to meet all these minti chicks! lol That is a great sign, having a little win. I just went across and purchased a... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1101750/Under--Days-to-go--A-little-win-YAY-/#1102041 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1101750/Under--Days-to-go--A-little-win-YAY-/#1102041 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:57:27 -0700 August88 Aww! So cute. Congratulations! xx http://www.minti.com/members/libbylincoln/blog/1100825/my-princess-is-1-week-old-pic-/#1101261 http://www.minti.com/members/libbylincoln/blog/1100825/my-princess-is-1-week-old-pic-/#1101261 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:42:45 -0800 August88 This is not going to get any better. I agree with all here. You know what you have to do, but it is not a easy thing. Love is a word that we throw out there but he is lieing to you and that would... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1101122/drugs/#1101259 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1101122/drugs/#1101259 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:36:08 -0800 August88 cool glasses for a cool pink fairy. Great job Emma! xx http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1099697/Dressing-Up-Emma-5-the-Cool-Fairy-/#1101247 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1099697/Dressing-Up-Emma-5-the-Cool-Fairy-/#1101247 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:21:13 -0800 August88 Wow that has come up so quick! Have a fabulous trip. Will be looking in. Very exciting! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1100911/In-Just-6-Days/#1101129 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1100911/In-Just-6-Days/#1101129 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:40:06 -0800 August88 great pic. Check out the cars in the background. Love old pics too! http://www.minti.com/members/happysmile/photos/72379/Old family picture/#1101128 http://www.minti.com/members/happysmile/photos/72379/Old family picture/#1101128 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:37:02 -0800 August88 Oh! I just went and read your last blog and very sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Glad that you are staying on minti. This is such a great community! xx http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1098069/You-win/#1098093 http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1098069/You-win/#1098093 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:12:20 -0800 August88 Hi Raven, Myself I don't really like salad dressing or mayo but then maybe it is because I was never bought up with it. Bland taste I like. lol I prefer my salad with no dressing but a squeeze of... http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1098078/Salad-dressings-and-mayo/#1098087 http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1098078/Salad-dressings-and-mayo/#1098087 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:32 -0800 August88 Phew! This is hard. Seems like he is making a battle each morning. Maybe if he is screaming at you you need to try not to enter into this with him. Remove yourself from the room for a while if need... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1097185/defiant-10yr-old/#1097221 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1097185/defiant-10yr-old/#1097221 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:13:16 -0800 August88 Oh no! What a week. That is terrible to lose your purse. When there is so much on your mind it is so easy to do. I stopped for coffee in a little cafe on Tuesday morning while I was waiting for the... http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1097206/so-so-low/#1097217 http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1097206/so-so-low/#1097217 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:41:48 -0800 August88 That is amazing! You guys are going to have a great time. They are going to have heaps to talk about! Really cool you can get to see the actual house and not only that but get to go in. That will... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1096850/-The-Birmingham-Story/#1096877 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1096850/-The-Birmingham-Story/#1096877 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:48:52 -0800 August88 Phew! You guys are quick. Will get back here later in the week to check answers as have too much to do to start on it yet just saw the Thats life answers here and wanted to share my win. A big truck... http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1096825/Thats-Life--9-Closes-12-Mar-10-Win-90320/#1096876 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1096825/Thats-Life--9-Closes-12-Mar-10-Win-90320/#1096876 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:42:25 -0800 August88 hahaha I just love the things kids come out with and such serious faces while they say it, absolutly believing every word of it. Priceless. That's why I love my job. I get so many smiles every day!... http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1096611/Back-when-I-was-5-years-old/#1096816 http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1096611/Back-when-I-was-5-years-old/#1096816 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:28:26 -0800 August88 Heehee like naughty little school girls! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1096026/Over-The-Moon-Let-The-Countdown-Begin-/#1096204 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1096026/Over-The-Moon-Let-The-Countdown-Begin-/#1096204 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:22:30 -0800 August88 That's so sad to hear. I haven't watched any. I saw on a short news break that snow had to be trucked in. I agree with you. When I watch some of the highlights I am holding my breath. Don't want to... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1096112/Olympics/#1096184 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1096112/Olympics/#1096184 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:37:10 -0800 August88 Being that he is 10 weeks old, could it be that he has a tummy ache? Does he burp after feeding? If all his needs are met, he has changed nappy, warm and not hungry then it sounds strange that he is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1096171/night-terrors/#1096176 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1096171/night-terrors/#1096176 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:37:21 -0800 August88 I don't think this is the answer at all. I read an article about what is happening in China. It is cruel. Baby girls are getting dumped, babies piling up in orphanages and not looked after properly,... http://www.minti.com/members/buggerkids/blog/1076863/-Thanks-everyone/#1096166 http://www.minti.com/members/buggerkids/blog/1076863/-Thanks-everyone/#1096166 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:19:31 -0800 August88 Cool! What a great birthday party. They will have so much fun at the park. I take it Zoom is like one of those kids indoor playground things. So much cheaper to do your own but hope you get some... http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1096132/gonna-be-busy-soon-D/#1096160 http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1096132/gonna-be-busy-soon-D/#1096160 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:49:03 -0800 August88 You would need to have someone there that would care and support them. An experience I had with this. My neice was about 8 and my SIL had me and her at the hospital for her birth. It was OK for the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1095353/is-it-appropriate/#1096155 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1095353/is-it-appropriate/#1096155 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:26:25 -0800 August88 I wouldn't say you are wrong if you don't feel you can run after her anymore, however this is not her fault so I can see your families side. I don't think you should cut all contact with her, just... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1096146/am-i-worng/#1096150 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1096146/am-i-worng/#1096150 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:09:39 -0800 August88 Wow! Exciting news! 4 weeks will be up before we know it. Look forward to hearing all about your travels. xx http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1096026/Over-The-Moon-Let-The-Countdown-Begin-/#1096143 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1096026/Over-The-Moon-Let-The-Countdown-Begin-/#1096143 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:52:40 -0800 August88 Hi Meagan. I have found this site to be very supportive and have met some lovely people here so hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Welcome! xx http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/1095804/Hello/#1095815 http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/1095804/Hello/#1095815 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:08:11 -0800 August88 Your choice will definately get taken into concideration. It is something that you all need to discuss anyhow so talk to your mum. I know it is hard to move and leave your friends behind at your age... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1095806/do-i-get-to-choose/#1095812 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1095806/do-i-get-to-choose/#1095812 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:53:08 -0800 August88 Wow! 12kgs! Congratulations Raven, that is massive. Keep it up. It is not unusual to reach a plateau where your weight stays the same for a while. It's important you don't give up because of it... http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1095736/weigh-in-day/#1095789 http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1095736/weigh-in-day/#1095789 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:02:35 -0800 August88 Oh I know that feeling well. I'm sure when you both talk about it you will reach the right decision for you all. Too many changes all at once is overwhelming. Moving house is not easy as it is... http://www.minti.com/members/quinjai3/blog/1095756/Mixed-emotions/#1095787 http://www.minti.com/members/quinjai3/blog/1095756/Mixed-emotions/#1095787 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:54:00 -0800 August88 Good for you T. Nice to see you kept your cool and are very happy to be one of the good mums. I'm all for it too! xx http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1095759/Left-shaking-my-head-in-wonder/#1095779 http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1095759/Left-shaking-my-head-in-wonder/#1095779 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:46:17 -0800 August88 Wow! Thats gorgeous Marg! Glad you had a lovely time. Stay safe! xx http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1095312/Howdy-in-PicturesFew-Words/#1095778 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1095312/Howdy-in-PicturesFew-Words/#1095778 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:40:45 -0800 August88 Amazing pictures! Great, feeling like less then nothing now. lol http://www.minti.com/members/zoolooau/blog/1095261/Pictures-to-make-you-feel-small/#1095291 http://www.minti.com/members/zoolooau/blog/1095261/Pictures-to-make-you-feel-small/#1095291 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:59:35 -0800 August88 Wow that is a great idea to sell the drinks. That is a bit rough fining people for not leaving by 12. Know what you mean about people wanting things for a song. Luckily for me I just wanted to get... http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1094683/Sad-but-happy-too/#1095286 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1094683/Sad-but-happy-too/#1095286 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:49:46 -0800 August88 We slept through the alarm Carole. Don't know how you do this every fortnight. Got there about 7am. Luckily there was a car park right in front of Harvey Norman. We left in such a rush, left all the... http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1094510/Red-Alert-for-Lynette/#1094625 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1094510/Red-Alert-for-Lynette/#1094625 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:04:16 -0800 August88 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/72069/swapmeet 010.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/72069/swapmeet 010.JPG Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:02:58 -0800 August88 Thanks Janice, yeah he still looking for work since Singapore but I am not losing all hope yet. This will be our first time selling so I will go with no expectations but it will be good if we get a... http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/1094364/Long-time-between-blogs/#1094385 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/1094364/Long-time-between-blogs/#1094385 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:03:01 -0800 August88 Love your story and agree completely that when you volunteer you receive more then you give. I used to volunteer for the red cross family services. It really gave me the confidence back in myself to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7475/A-Life-Changing-Experience/#1094381 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7475/A-Life-Changing-Experience/#1094381 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:59:52 -0800 August88 Yes, love the facial expression too! http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1093055/Trying-something-for-the-1st-time/#1094378 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1093055/Trying-something-for-the-1st-time/#1094378 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:53:13 -0800 August88 haha, not too yummy. http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1094100/Wyatt-age-1-eatting-sand/#1094377 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1094100/Wyatt-age-1-eatting-sand/#1094377 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:51:35 -0800 August88 Thanks Lui. I know at the end of the day it will all be good. It's only money and we can still rent somewhere. We are lucky enough to have our health so I don't see it as devastating as James does. I... http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/1094364/Long-time-between-blogs/#1094371 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/1094364/Long-time-between-blogs/#1094371 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:44:13 -0800 August88 Oh yes, definately chocolate is allowed for tonight. And whipped cream, sure, I believe you! LOL Enjoy the roast. Sometimes the nights in are just as nice! Have fun! xx http://www.minti.com/members/zoolooau/blog/1094173/New-Clothes/#1094366 http://www.minti.com/members/zoolooau/blog/1094173/New-Clothes/#1094366 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:26:41 -0800 August88 Nice to see you Janice. xx http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1094356/Its-meeeeee/#1094360 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1094356/Its-meeeeee/#1094360 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:55:58 -0800 August88 You look good Lui. Have a wonderful day tomorrow. It's good that it wasn't cancelled. I know what you mean about the day time thing but should still be nice to get out in the day and your kids are so... http://www.minti.com/members/zoolooau/blog/1094173/New-Clothes/#1094357 http://www.minti.com/members/zoolooau/blog/1094173/New-Clothes/#1094357 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:53:57 -0800 August88 Thats great. I found learning tables by rote it never stuck in my head but the way I learnt was in year 6 and 7 we had a competition called tables king and queen and you had to compete to be the king... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1094289/I-dont-believe-she-just-said-that/#1094355 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1094289/I-dont-believe-she-just-said-that/#1094355 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:38:51 -0800 August88 Should see you down there this week though I have said that before. lol. The oldest daughter came over this weekend with some clothes that she wants to sell and suggested we go to swapmeet so I am... http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1094347/Sorting-sorting-and-yet-more-sorting/#1094349 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1094347/Sorting-sorting-and-yet-more-sorting/#1094349 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:20:16 -0800 August88 Great ads. lol But it has stretched out the whole page and the last 3 not allowed to be seen. http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1093941/Ads-from-the-1930s/#1094104 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1093941/Ads-from-the-1930s/#1094104 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:40:46 -0800 August88 Oh not good that Janice is not well. Awww! Avro is such a good dog sending out vibes. Adding mine to it. Look at him just waiting for his ball to be thrown. This should definately cheer Janice up! xx http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1093248/For-Janice/#1093327 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1093248/For-Janice/#1093327 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:13:07 -0800 August88 LOL I do love music, I just don't do it myself. LOL You bad? Hard to believe. Independent, not hard to believe! xx You bad? Hard to believe. Independent, not hard to believe! xx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1092734/My-Mom/#1093326 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1092734/My-Mom/#1093326 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:41 -0800 August88 I had seen that before Janice but didn't know the story behind it. Thanks for that . xx http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1092462/An-Unusual-Talent/#1092990 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1092462/An-Unusual-Talent/#1092990 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:35:49 -0800 August88 I can't see how it is cruel if she loves to put it on. I used one, though not often. It was usually if I had all 3 of my kids when they were little. My middle one would not pay attention and got... http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1092953/Leads-on-kids-cruelty-or-saftey/#1092985 http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1092953/Leads-on-kids-cruelty-or-saftey/#1092985 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:28:37 -0800 August88 Woo hoo! Good start. Is she proud of herself? Just praise and talk to her about keeping her knickers dry and have lots of rags around to clean up accidents. Does she know how to take her own knickers... http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1092792/TOILET-TIME/#1092834 http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1092792/TOILET-TIME/#1092834 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:12:35 -0800 August88 You are very right that not everyone is brought up with music like that. We used to ask our mum to please not sing and unfortunately I get the same from my kids so definately does not run in our... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1092734/My-Mom/#1092830 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1092734/My-Mom/#1092830 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:45:33 -0800 August88 Have fun out. Ben sounds like my boy. I entice him with food too. lol Come shopping and we can get a bite to eat out. Always does the trick lol. Not a nice start though getting locked out from his... http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1092790/Kids-all-settled-in-at-school/#1092808 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1092790/Kids-all-settled-in-at-school/#1092808 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:59:22 -0800 August88 Oh yes, sounds like living with a teen. I often wonder how hard it is for them coming from split families as they do the back and forth thing from one house to another but the one good thing is they... http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092787/The-Dredded-Teens-PT-2-/#1092805 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092787/The-Dredded-Teens-PT-2-/#1092805 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:28:30 -0800 August88 lol can just see her standing there. You are very special to take on a teen Vicki. It is not easy for a step parent. I know it is hard for my man with my teen living here. Lucky for me and my son of... http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092757/the-dredded-teens-/#1092765 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092757/the-dredded-teens-/#1092765 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:33:22 -0800 August88 Hi Kathryn, I have put that link up on my favourites because I would love to read it soon. It is so hard to get the time to write. I really did like Marg's response to love them unconditionally.... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1092638/Asking-for-Thoughts-on-Teenagers/#1092764 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1092638/Asking-for-Thoughts-on-Teenagers/#1092764 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:19:03 -0800 August88 Wow, what a week indeed! Glad your son is settling. Hope your sister stays strong and looks after herself. She has been through a lot. I wish her all the best! Good luck for your big move. I guess it... http://www.minti.com/members/quinjai3/blog/1092724/What-a-week/#1092760 http://www.minti.com/members/quinjai3/blog/1092724/What-a-week/#1092760 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:30:10 -0800 August88 Oh no, cant have Marg sick! Thinking of you Marg and sending as many positive vibes as I can muster. Sorry Kathryn, no wisdom here, one day at a time! LOL I haven't pulled out my knitting needles for... http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092486/Some-Brain-Waves--Healing-Vibes/#1092677 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092486/Some-Brain-Waves--Healing-Vibes/#1092677 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:19:59 -0800 August88 Eeewww! Messy! lol http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1092664/Messy-Jedd/#1092666 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1092664/Messy-Jedd/#1092666 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:39:07 -0800 August88 yes, this totally makes sense and love the comments everyone has added, how interesting. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11695/New-Warnings-For-Moms/#1092050 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11695/New-Warnings-For-Moms/#1092050 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:37:55 -0800 August88 I made it! lol http://www.minti.com/groups/482/Perth-Western-Australia/blog/1091994/hey/#1092037 http://www.minti.com/groups/482/Perth-Western-Australia/blog/1091994/hey/#1092037 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:14:02 -0800 August88 yes, last night I was on between 10 and 11pm our time in the west and there was a lot of articles being voted on really quickly. Didn't really check what was being targeted. A few teen articles which... http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092014/Voting-spree/#1092028 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1092014/Voting-spree/#1092028 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:55:03 -0800 August88 Snow falling, now what could that even be like? Sounds quiet and peaceful though. Beautiful blog, nice and sleepy note to end the night on, even the cute little squirrels scurrying around and the... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1091873/Wonders/#1091983 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1091873/Wonders/#1091983 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:14:51 -0800 August88 Oh I am tipping no shadow! Do we get to bet or is that not right? After your last blog of breaking down in the snow, I think you need sunshine early, so hoping for no shadow this year! What's my... http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1091951/Happy-Day/#1091975 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1091951/Happy-Day/#1091975 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:01:39 -0800 August88 So glad to see you back again. Wonderful news. Skype is terrific! Wow, you are going to miss the kids in Romania and they will all miss you 2 of course, but will be wonderful to spend more time with... http://www.minti.com/members/rogerchristineday/blog/1091967/Its-great-being-grandparents/#1091973 http://www.minti.com/members/rogerchristineday/blog/1091967/Its-great-being-grandparents/#1091973 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:50:50 -0800 August88 Glad you did well. Hopefully I get down there before you sell everything you own! lol Slept in this Sunday but do like to wander around there and look for bargains. Weather is usually not too bad at... http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1091433/No-quiet-timebut-unit-time-I-hope/#1091971 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1091433/No-quiet-timebut-unit-time-I-hope/#1091971 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:36:01 -0800 August88 Good to hear that you are alright. Hope it all goes well for you. xx http://www.minti.com/members/goldengirl/blog/1091771/Im-back-by-the-way/#1091966 http://www.minti.com/members/goldengirl/blog/1091771/Im-back-by-the-way/#1091966 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:15:41 -0800 August88 Oh! Cool, more celebrations. Don't even know what the day stands for but will look it up. I have a day off tomorrow too. Woo hoo! http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1091951/Happy-Day/#1091954 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1091951/Happy-Day/#1091954 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:34 -0800 August88 haha so glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like an adventure in itself just to get there and back! Glad it was worth it and you got there and back safely. xx http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1091511/AVATAR-sucked/#1091950 http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1091511/AVATAR-sucked/#1091950 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:53:51 -0800 August88 Oh no Marg. I can barely imagine it. Hope you are rugged up now with that lovely warm cuppa and twiddling your toes near the fireplace. Darn cars! At least you had a lovely day though. xx http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1091476/My-Friday-Sucked/#1091522 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1091476/My-Friday-Sucked/#1091522 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:28:40 -0800 August88 I don't know much about formula but I do know there are cheap places to shop for yourself as you are saying the rest of the family is not eating enough. Usually a part of a church or something. I... http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1091468/Money-struggles-/#1091505 http://www.minti.com/members/mango-mummy/blog/1091468/Money-struggles-/#1091505 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:43:51 -0800 August88 Aww! So sweet. Beautiful blog. http://www.minti.com/members/angelwingz/blog/1090617/The-mummy-brag-blog-AngelWingz/#1091504 http://www.minti.com/members/angelwingz/blog/1090617/The-mummy-brag-blog-AngelWingz/#1091504 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:36:30 -0800 August88 Hi Marg, Really enjoyed the movie. Much different then I thought it would be. James bought us tickets in the 3-D cinema. Awesome. Wouldn't recommend 3-D to anyone scared of hieghts, scary at times. I... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1091502 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1091502 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:32:17 -0800 August88 Wow, now I really wanna see it. Glad you aren't spoiling it for those of us who haven't seen it. Everyone I have spoken to loves this movie. Hope I am not disappointed so maybe I shouldn't get too... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1091093 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1091093 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:15:08 -0800 August88 Oh my 15 year old wanted to go to the chipmunks and we did. I enjoyed it better then I thought I would because I was dragged there. Got a couple of laughs so worth it I thought. Avatar still booked... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1091090 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1091090 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:04:25 -0800 August88 Thats great Helen! Sounds like you are a natural with the kids too. Nice for them to have someone they trust around. Sounds like some of them were having a hard time. Hope that it keeps going well... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/1090286/Loving-New-Job/#1090838 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/1090286/Loving-New-Job/#1090838 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:24:48 -0800 August88 OOOOO! Gasp! Glad you weren't hurt Steve! Makes a great story though. Can't help but laugh about that picture. What a sight. Hope the poor old tractor still goes. How will you get it out of there? http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1089929/When-I-let-Steve-loose-with-the-Tractor/#1090837 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1089929/When-I-let-Steve-loose-with-the-Tractor/#1090837 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:17:35 -0800 August88 I would just try to concentrate on eating healthy fresh food as much as possible and make sure you are moving every day. If you can, walk baby in the pram every day. If you are breast feeding just... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1090814/weight-/#1090833 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1090814/weight-/#1090833 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:00:08 -0800 August88 hahaha Toilet paper and boxes of tissues=hours of fun. http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1090065/Henry-approx-14mths-Caught-in-the-Act/#1090358 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1090065/Henry-approx-14mths-Caught-in-the-Act/#1090358 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800 August88 Wow! Beautiful! http://www.minti.com/members/kirstie1980/photos/71883/'yep, the best day ever!"/#1090357 http://www.minti.com/members/kirstie1980/photos/71883/'yep, the best day ever!"/#1090357 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:08:53 -0800 August88 Oh such a big place but will keep an eye out. We were sitting behind a whole bunch of policeman last year and they came over and handed us all some minties. Great atmosphere there usually but I am... http://www.minti.com/members/veejay/blog/1090237/Happy-Australia-day-from-me-to-you/#1090349 http://www.minti.com/members/veejay/blog/1090237/Happy-Australia-day-from-me-to-you/#1090349 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:37:24 -0800 August88 Oh no! Sounds like it is not the place to have toddlers. Honestly my house is not built for toddlers either and therefore I don't invite them over unless it is a nice enough day to be outside and I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1089861/how-to-tell-someone-that-one-of-her-kids-broke-our-dvd-player/#1090348 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1089861/how-to-tell-someone-that-one-of-her-kids-broke-our-dvd-player/#1090348 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:24:26 -0800 August88 Oh we still haven't got in to see it! Everyone is raving about it so will have to do it this week. Some of my friends have seen it more then once so must be alright. At first I wasn't interested in... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1090343 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1090006/Avatar-Part-Two/#1090343 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:47:27 -0800 August88 Have a great day Vicki. Were going in to brave the fireworks tonight! Oh the fun of having teenagers! lol http://www.minti.com/members/veejay/blog/1090237/Happy-Australia-day-from-me-to-you/#1090340 http://www.minti.com/members/veejay/blog/1090237/Happy-Australia-day-from-me-to-you/#1090340 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:41:36 -0800 August88 First of all I hope you have recieved some help to deal with your feelings of what happened to yourself as this will definately efffect the way you react to your son. There is a program also called... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1090115/sexual-curiosity/#1090338 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1090115/sexual-curiosity/#1090338 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:36:49 -0800 August88 Have a great day Carole! Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi! http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1090329/Happy-Australia-Day/#1090330 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1090329/Happy-Australia-Day/#1090330 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:20:40 -0800 August88 Oh love this one too. Can't listen to it today, computer running too slow. Will take forever to download. Have it on i-tunes I think. My son loves it too. http://www.minti.com/groups/87109/Songs-To-Lift-Me-Up/blog/1090318/My-favourite-song-at-the-moment/#1090328 http://www.minti.com/groups/87109/Songs-To-Lift-Me-Up/blog/1090318/My-favourite-song-at-the-moment/#1090328 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:13:32 -0800 August88 I would make a report to protective services. If there is an explanation then it will come out such as the rare disease that makes a child bruise. So if you are making a report in good faith, then it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1090325/should-i-tell-someone/#1090327 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1090325/should-i-tell-someone/#1090327 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:08:12 -0800 August88 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/71855/australia-day1.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/71855/australia-day1.jpg Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:49 -0800 August88 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/71854/australia_day_summer_cooking.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/71854/australia_day_summer_cooking.jpg Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:13:19 -0800 August88 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/71853/Australia-Day-Party.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/august88/photos/71853/Australia-Day-Party.jpg Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:06:55 -0800 August88 Yep, no, sorta, dunno, nothin. Sounds like my son! LOL http://www.minti.com/groups/87109/Songs-To-Lift-Me-Up/blog/1086298/Sorta-Dunno-Nothing/#1089151 http://www.minti.com/groups/87109/Songs-To-Lift-Me-Up/blog/1086298/Sorta-Dunno-Nothing/#1089151 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:11:59 -0800 August88 Great picture! http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1088642/emma-age-3/#1089150 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1088642/emma-age-3/#1089150 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:52:02 -0800 August88 pg 74 - Fridge NEON I got O instead of A in Stegosaurus too. Thanks I got O instead of A in Stegosaurus too. Thanks]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1087700/Thats-Life--3-Closes-29-Jan-2010-Win-82039/#1088623 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1087700/Thats-Life--3-Closes-29-Jan-2010-Win-82039/#1088623 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:12:12 -0800 August88 nice pic Zoo! Can I add you on facebook? I will send a request.  I didn't know you had an account. I have found facebook a lot easier for photos and catching up with old friends as they are... http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088598/Another-day-another-food-journal/#1088622 http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088598/Another-day-another-food-journal/#1088622 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:57:14 -0800 August88 Boy, how do you stop at 6 lollies. I can't keep those things in my house, I'd keep picking at them all day. You are doing so well with the exercise. I am sure you can get back down there again. Hope... http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088598/Another-day-another-food-journal/#1088619 http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088598/Another-day-another-food-journal/#1088619 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:49:04 -0800 August88 Cool that sounds good. Yes they do say a food diary is good because then you can see what you have had and they also said if you have to go to the trouble of writing it everytime it can stop you from... http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088430/Todays-update/#1088615 http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088430/Todays-update/#1088615 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:41:00 -0800 August88 Gorgeous photo! http://www.minti.com/members/lian8/blog/1088474/Baby-is-4-Months-Old/#1088544 http://www.minti.com/members/lian8/blog/1088474/Baby-is-4-Months-Old/#1088544 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:05:52 -0800 August88 I agree with everyone else but depending where you are from, if this is not healthy for your children then you can write to homeswest or department of housing it is called now I think. A friend of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1088500/centrelink-q/#1088542 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1088500/centrelink-q/#1088542 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:56:41 -0800 August88 Cool! I did go for the walk today. So many people there though and I didn't see you. It is quite a nice walk, even though it is apparently 41c today I haven't found it that bad. The breeze was... http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1088533/It-was-SO-worth-getting-up-at-3-am/#1088536 http://www.minti.com/members/carole32/blog/1088533/It-was-SO-worth-getting-up-at-3-am/#1088536 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:45:22 -0800 August88 Hi there blue-raven. I'm not on a diet at the moment as I have just finished reading a book by Judith McFadden called Diet No More! and it makes sense to me that if you try to starve your body it... http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088430/Todays-update/#1088534 http://www.minti.com/groups/95303/Weight-loss-in-2010-support/blog/1088430/Todays-update/#1088534 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:26:52 -0800 August88 Oh, I know! Where does it come from? So sick of clutter. I know how to do it but gets overwhelming at times to know where to start but good to find your group. Hope we can all motivate each other to... http://www.minti.com/groups/95838/Clutter-Buddies/blog/1088219/Getting-Started/#1088519 http://www.minti.com/groups/95838/Clutter-Buddies/blog/1088219/Getting-Started/#1088519 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:35:14 -0800 August88 Wow! Done a bit of travelling around there Arna. Sounds like you will be staying put this year though. Great you have permanent housing. That can be so stressful. Thanks for sharing your story. I... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1088429/Decade-of-Change-Oops-Late-Again-Sorry/#1088462 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1088429/Decade-of-Change-Oops-Late-Again-Sorry/#1088462 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:41:53 -0800