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31
Jan
Ngairi

I was right - I got teary

by NgairiComment Published at 05:2205:2216 comments16 comments30 Visits30 VisitsReport

Well we had Dave's Senior Inaugeration today. When they were getting their badges, yep thoat was tight, eyes teared up, lip trembling. For goodness sake, he is 16. why do I do this. He looked so proud walking across stage to be presented his badge. Chest popped out, tummy pulled in. I was a proud mumma. And when his mates got theirs too, I was just as bad. I am such a sook.

30
Jan
Ngairi

Senior Inauguration

by NgairiComment Published at 00:1900:190 comments0 comments8 Visits8 VisitsReport

Tomorrow, my big boy and the Year 12's get presented with their Senior Badges at a Special School Assembly. I am gonna be a big mess with being all teary, I just know it.

Today, after I finished at work eventually, I was reminded that it was my day on Tuckshop. Oh well, didn't have to do much cause everyone else did it for me cause I was late finishing up with new enrolments getting their uniforms. So that was good.

I am still not feeling the best, and getting sick of the hot flushes I keep getting with it too. Been raining on and off for the past couple of days. Very heavy this morning. I was going to meet with Connor's teacher as I missed out on seeing her yesterday as I had to work, but it was raining so heavily that I decided against it. Besides I had to get up to the high school to work. So will go and see her tomorrow morning.

28
Jan
Ngairi

Ahh bliss

by NgairiComment Published at 22:4122:414 comments4 comments12 Visits12 VisitsReport

Kids went back to school today....

It was a busy morning getting everyone out of the house, but we did it. Had to work at the school, getting everyones uniforms that they hadn't picked up yet. No major dramas which was good. Went and had a good catch up with the tuckshop girls and then came home and had a little bit of a nap.

A friend popped in at 2pm and woke me up, damn it. But it was all good, had coffee and chats. Connor had a bad day he reckons cause his teacher growled at him a couple of times for not doing his work. Oh well, he might just have to pick up the speed then hey??

I am feeling sick still, got a major head cold. Sick of blowing my nose, just want a huge vaccuum cleaner to suck it all out. Sorry bit graphic. Starting to cough too so it is heading for my chest. Bugger. Got to stop this quickly.

Well gotta do the homework study routine so we have it all in place. Kids found out this arvo that back to school rules apply and no x-box on school nights. Not happy with me. Oh well too bad.

28
Jan
Ngairi

Normal??

by NgairiComment Published at 00:2500:252 comments2 comments12 Visits12 VisitsReport

You Are 55% Normal While some of your behavior is quite normal...
Other things you do are downright strange
You've got a little of your freak going on
But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself

27
Jan
Ngairi

MINTILOVE...Why I love Minti

by NgairiComment Published at 07:2007:2015 comments15 comments41 Visits41 VisitsReport

There is a contest happening on Minti - just visit Kristen's MintiLove blog for the rules.

Minti for me, has been a place that I can be accepted for who I am not what I have or haven't got or for what I can do for you. A place where I can make unconditional friendships with people around the world who have a common interest. Their kids.

I can come here and feel like a worthwhile person, when the rest of my life is falling apart around me. The days when I can answer a person with the knowledge that I have been through it, and survived and help that other person, make me feel that I am not a bad person or mother. I have an opinion and it is respected whether someone agrees with that opinion or not.

I can come here if I am stressed, and write about it in a blog, and know that I will not be scorned or looked down on. I can read someone else's blog or question, and if I can help I will and it will take my mind off what is stressing me. I can read a joke and have a laugh. I can read about another's problems and know that mine may not be so bad that day.

I can come here if I am happy, and share this with the world. i can spread some happiness and sunshine to someone who may not be having such a great day.

When I am having issues with my children, I can look up the advice and see if someone else has had the same issues and get some suggestions to help. I can offer advice to someone else.

I can laugh, cry, empathise, sympathise, have a whinge or a bitch, share a special joy all from the comfort zone of my computer. Minti allows me to be myself, in all my moods, no matter what time of day or night.

No matter what is happening in my life, Minti is my rock. I can make friends and know that if I go somewhere, someone will be willing to meet up in person.

A common saying is: You can't choose your relatives, but you can choose your friends. I choose Minti for those special friendships that I have not found elsewhere. I love it.

26
Jan
Ngairi

Thought I would do it too......Randomly asked questions

by NgairiComment Published at 04:3904:399 comments9 comments46 Visits46 VisitsReport

RANDOMLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

  • 1. What do people usually call you?   Leis or Leisa
  • 2. Do you have freckles?   yes
  • 3. Have you ever been to another country?  No
  • 4. Do you feel comfortable dancing in public?   yes
  • 5. Have you ever kissed a mirror?No
  • 6. Do you still talk to your bestfriend from when you were 14? no
  • 7. Can you skateboard? NO
  • 8. Do you own an iPod?  No
  • 9. What was your favorite tv show as a kid?  Kimba the White Lion or Doctor who 
  • 10. Do you still have feelings for an ex?  Not an ex, but wanted to be 
  • 11. Would you rather bungee jump or sky dive?   sky dive 
  • 12. Who is the hottest celebrity?  Orlando Bloom
  • 13. Who was the last person to call you? Mum
  • 14. Do you like to text message?   Yes
  • 15. What kind of music do you listen to?  Any just need noise to cover tinitus
  • 16. Did the movie Titanic make you cry?   Yes
  • 17. Have you ever punched someone?   Yes broke the nose of a guy at work
  • 18. Has anyone ever punched you?   No
  • 19. Have you ever been dumped?   Yes
  • 20. Big dogs, small dogs, or cats?   big Dogs 
  • 21. How many cars have you owned?2
  • 22. Do you call your bestfriend everyday? No .
  • 23. What do you live in? House
  • . 24. Have you ever gotten drunk? Yes
  • 25. Have you ever stolen anything? Yes
  • 26. Who do you think about the most? My kids..
  • 27. What is your most prized possesion? My kids
  • 28. Do you like to watch tv? Yes
  • 29. When is the last time you went to the movies? 2 weeks ago 
  • 30. Do you wear glasses or contacts? No 
  • 31. What country would you most like to visit? Wales  or Alaska
  • 32. Do you think anyone could ever really be satisfied? No
  • 33. Are you religious? Yes but not fanatical 
  • 34. Do you live with your parents? No
  • 35. Would you like to live to be 110 years old?  Only if I could still do things
  • 36. Have you ever approached someone of the oppisite sex?Yes
  • 37. Do you kiss on the first date? Depends on the date
  • 38. What hair color do you like most on the oppisite sex? Any 
  • 39. When is the last time you took a shower or bath? A shower this morning
  • 40. Have you ever been to a concert? Yes
  • 41. Do you talk to your parents?    Yes when I have to 
  • 42. How many siblings do you have?   1 brother and 1 sister (adopted family) 3 brothers and 2 sisters (blood family)
  • 43. Do you like to have your picture taken?   Doesn't worry me
  • 44. Do you have more girl friends or guy friends? These days girls
  • 45. Have you ever played in the rain? yes
  • 46. Ever seen a tornado? No
  • 47. How many meals do you eat a day?  2
  • 48. Who do you most resemble in your family? No one
  • 49. What kind of accent do you have? Aussie unless I have been talking to a Kiwi and then I pick up theirs
  • 50. How long have you known your bestfriend? About 20 years
25
Jan
Ngairi

what more can go wrong

by NgairiComment Published at 06:0706:071 comments1 comments28 Visits28 VisitsReport

Well the day started off well, I woke up!! Rang mum to see if she was taking the kids to the beach. No they didn't want to go. So seeing as I had to go shopping for the school books today, I asked mum if she wanted to go with me, and then we would go to the shopping centre to look for a pair of shoes.

I am so particular with shoes, as I have very wide feet with a high instep. I  bought a new dress for $20 the other day, and would like a pair of black, little heeled, strappy shoes to wear with it. Can't find any that I can fit into, and I refuse to pay $60-$70 for a pair. I like up to $30.

Anyway, mum came over we went to Brodies bookstore, got the books I needed went to pay for them and didn't have my wallet. Bugger, Poop etc etc. Mum gave me $50 to pay for them. Went to the shopping centre, couldn't find any shoes then had a look to see if there were any food specials to buy. (Last night I did a Thai stir fry and was telling mum, and she wanted to see the pack that I used for the thai sauce). Got to the section and there were heaps of them for between 27c and 34c. Couldn't pass up a bargain like that. they are all continental or maggi, so brand name meal bases and mixes. Hot pot, rogan josh, lasagne etc. Bought about 25 of them. They are regularly around $1.80 each. Bargain. Mum gave me another $50 to pay for my groceries.

Got home and Dave and his mate nathan were there, as I said to them if they wanted to go and try for their learner licences today, they had to be home by lunchtime. Gave mum the $100 she loaned me. Well took them out and the wait took forever. Boys had their tests and both failed. Oh boo hoo. What a shame. Apart from the $20 it cost, I can wait for them to get it. But they want to try again on Wednesday afternoon as they have a spare lesson in the afternoon while the younger grades have sport. We will see what happens.

I had a mirena put in 7 months ago. Had been bleeding ever since. However last month, no period. I was really happy as I thought that meant that it had finally tapered off. When I went for the 6 month check up at the hospital they were a little concerned at the amount of blood I was still losing. Well I was wrong. Yes while I was out today, I got my period again. Looks like they haven't tapered off at all. Just as heavy and painful. So looks like it will be the hysterectomy in 3 months time. Oh well, it was really what I wanted in the first place.

Anyway, hubby and Dave are going fishing tomorrow with a friend of ours, and the rest of us are gonna stop at their place with his wife and kids and have a good old gossip. Haven't seen each other for over a year, so we will have a bit to chat about I suppose. We do talk on the phone, but not as often as we used to. They live at Toogoolawah, up near Esk, so should be a good day. Lots of room for Connor to run around in. They have a 2 acre house yard and another 38 to get lost on!! Not that he will go that far.

Anyway better go as we are getting up early to go. Maybe fish for dinner tomorrow night. Check ya later

 

23
Jan
Ngairi

Random things about me

by NgairiComment Published at 03:1003:1010 comments10 comments40 Visits40 VisitsReport

I was tagged by  Kellzacar and ph419always

Here are the rules for this tag.

  1. Link to the person that tagged you.
  2. Post the rules on your blog.
  3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
  4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
  5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.

1.  I am allergic to glycerin. I will come up in a horrible rash and welts if I come into too much contact with it. Do you know how many items we use that have it in?? Heaps.

2.  I find it hard to meet people for the first time.

3.  If I get worried, I get really sick. Worried, stressed or nervous, I can't handle it, I will retreat to my cave until I can face everything again.

4.  I love the colour purple. My eldest and his mates want to repaint my car, to a deep metallic purple, with splashes of hot pink and electric blue. One day I might just let them

5.  I love teddy bears. My house if full of them. From pictures on the walls to my really big bear. I think hubby gets annoyed with them sometimes but my philosophy is you can never have too many.

6.  I can't eat pork. Gives me a bad case of diahorrea. But if I cook a roast leg of pork, I will suffer through it, just to eat the crackle!!

OK now I tag: cheekymonkey, jenjen, 9wondersoftheworld, jessgore, Domestic-warrior and misskelly.

 

22
Jan
Ngairi

The past week...

by NgairiComment Published at 13:3313:334 comments4 comments10 Visits10 VisitsReport

I have been a mess with stress and worry. And when I stress, my bowels turn to water and I get nauseous. Sorry for the graphic. This is all because I started back to work yesterday in the Uniform Shop. For the last couple of years we have had problems with supply arriving on time etc, and this year was no different. But I kept stressing about it. For a week I think I have had on average 1.5 hours sleep a night.

Anyway get to school, and find out that only 4 cartons of stock have got there and there are another 9 coming, that MIGHT get there by Thursday when we are open again. No. The Principal came down grabbed the phone number, and rang them to get them to deliver today.

Found out too yesterday, that one of our delivery drivers for canteen food is in a really bad way. We found out last year that he had a tumour. Yesterday found out that the cancer is throughout his bones etc, and not long to live. Their family is close to one of our friends and we have been to parties etc with them. I pray to give his family the strength to make it through.

On a happier note, today I am getting together with Julie (domestic-warrior). It will be a good afternoon. And then to top it all off, I get to drop Connor and Alex at Mums on the way home so that I don't have to leave them at home again while I work for a couple of hours. Of course David won't stay, but he will probably go out on Thursday anyway.

So I am feeling a lot better now. There is no more churning in the gut. Life will be back to normal again next week. Leisa

17
Jan
Ngairi

Run around

by NgairiComment Published at 03:1603:168 comments8 comments27 Visits27 VisitsReport

Well today Dave had forms to submit to Centrelink for yet another yearly review for his Youth Allowance. Now take into consideration he only started receiving this allowance in October last year. This is the 3rd lot of yearly review forms. One of them I had already handed in 3 weeks ago. The other one was the big family spending and saving form that was handed in when he applied. NOTHING on it has changed.

Explained to the girl on the counter that this was the case and why do we have to keep filling out these forms and submitting them, she told me that I should not have had to. AARGGGG! Then to top it all off he didn't get paid on Monday. So brought that up as well. She told me that the system has auto suspended the payment for not handing in the required information, she looked further and said yes he has, so doesn't know why it was suspended. So she reinstated the payment thankfully so should get that tomorrow.

Also have to put in a new rental form cause the rent went up at Christmas. So have to fax that form to the landlords to sign. They won't accept a letter from the landlord saying what the rent is now and when it went up, no they have to have that form. What a load of run around.

I also remembered tonight that I didn't ask them about the debt I have with them, when they took my parenting payment off me. This was cause my hubby started working again in may, and so they estimated how much he had made and added that to the amount we said he would earn, but the actual amount he earned for the financial year was half of what we originally said. So have to see if I can get that money back. That would then hopefully cancel out the payments that they are currently taking out a fortnight. That would be nice.

I am looking forward to the kids going back to school cause they are driving me up the wall. They are starting to get on each others nerves and fight all day. And about the stupidest things. So not long to go and I will have peace.

I am applying for a job at Aldi, and also putting in an application with woolies. Now I just have to put together a current resume and write cover letters for them both. Hopefully I can get some more paid work, as this year I will have to have my 15 hours a week anyway so would like to have that up and running as soon as possible.

16
Jan
Ngairi

Stupidest Laws

by NgairiComment Published at 06:1106:1112 comments12 comments77 Visits77 VisitsReport
Top 10 British Stupid Laws - Thou Shalt Not Die
  1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament (27 percent)
  2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down (seven percent)
  3. In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store (six percent)
  4. Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day (five percent)
  5. In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter (four percent)
  6. A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet (four percent)
  7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen (3.5 percent)
  8. It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing (three percent)
  9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour (three percent)
  10. In the city of York it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow (two percent)
Strange and Funny American Laws

In Texas, it’s against the law for anyone to have a pair of pliers in his or her possession.

In Philadelphia, you can’t put pretzels in bags based on an Act of 1760.

Alaska law says that you can’t look at a moose from an airplane.

In Corpus Christie, Texas, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home.

In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.

It is against the law to mispronounce the name of the State of Arkansas in that State.

In Illinois, the law is that a car must be driven with the steering wheel.

California law prohibits a woman from driving a car while dressed in a housecoat.

In Memphis, Tennessee, a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven.

In Tennessee, it is against the law to drive a car while sleeping.

In New York, it is against the law for a blind person to drive an automobile.

In West Virginia, only babies can ride in a baby carriage.

In Georgia, it is against the law to slap a man on the back or front.

A barber is not to advertise prices in the State of Georgia.

In Louisiana, a bill was introduced years ago in the State House of Representatives that fixed a ceiling on haircuts for bald men of 25 cents.

In Oklahoma, no baseball team can hit the ball over the fence or out of a ballpark.

In Rochester, Michigan, the law is that anyone bathing in public must have the bathing suit inspected by a police officer !

In Kentucky, it’s the law that a person must take a bath once a year.

In Utah, birds have the right of way on any public highway.

In Ohio, one must have a license to keep a bear.

In Tennessee, a law exists which prohibits the sale of bologna (sandwich meat) on Sunday.

In Virginia, the Code of 1930 has a statute which prohibits corrupt practices or bribery by any person other than political candidates.

In Providence, Rhode Island, it is against the law to jump off a bridge.

In the State of Kansas, you’re not allowed to drive a buffalo through a street.

In Florida, it is against the law to put livestock on a school bus.

In New Jersey, cabbage can’t be sold on Sunday.

In Galveston, Texas, it is illegal to have a camel run loose in the street!

In North Carolina, it is against the law for dogs and cats to fight.

In Singapore, it is illegal to chew gum.

In Cleveland, Ohio, it is unlawful to leave chewing gum in public places.

In Virginia, chickens cannot lay eggs before 8:00 a.m., and must be done before 4:00 p.m.

In New York, it is against the law for children to pick up or collect cigarette and cigar butts.

In Massachusetts, it is against the law to put tomatos in clam chowder.

In Washington State, you can’t carry a concealed weapon that is over 6 feet in length.

In San Francisco, there is an ordinance, which bans the picking up and throwing of used confetti.

In Kentucky, it is illegal for a merchant to force a person into his place of business for the purpose of making a sale.

It is against the law in Connecticut for a man to write love letters to a girl whose mother or father has forbidden the relationship.

In Michigan, married couples must live together or be imprisoned.

In the state of Colorado, a pet cat, if loose, must have a tail-light !

In Phoenix, Arizona, you can’t walk through a hotel lobby with spurs on.

In California, a law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing.

In Utah, daylight must be visible between dancing couples.

In Michigan, it is against the law for a lady to lift her skirt more than 6 inches while walking through a mud puddle.

In North Carolina, it is against the law for a rabbit to race down the street.

In Georgia, it’s against the law to spread a false rumor.

In West Virginia, one can’t cook sauerkraut or cabbage due to the odors and the offence is subject to imprisonment.

In Missouri, a man must have a permit to shave.

The law states that more than 3000 sheep cannot be herded down Hollywood Blvd. at any one time.

In Texas, it is still a “hanging offense” to steal cattle.

about canada:

It is illegal for a man to drink with a woman in an Edmonton beer parlor in (Alberta.)

It is unlawful to throw snowballs or set off firecrackers within the city, without the authorization of the mayor or City Council. (Calgary)

All bicycle riders must signal with the arm before making a turn, and a bicycle rider must keep both hands on the handlebars at all times” ( Edmonton. )

In Canada, It is illegal for a teen to walk down main street with their shoes untied. (Fort Qu’Appelle)

It is illegal to try and catch fish with your hands (Saskatoon. )

You are not allowed to saw wood on the streets, or wash your automobile in (Toronto.)

Theater owners are forbidden to start a movie that will end after 2 am. (Toronto.)

You are not allowed to play a musical instrument in a park in (Windsor, Ontario)

A by-law forbids anyone from striking the sidewalk with a metal object (Winnipeg)

It is against the law to go naked in your own home if you leave the blinds up. (Winnipeg)


So come on Aussies, what are some of our stupid laws??

09
Jan
Ngairi

Accommodation paid and car needs fixing

by NgairiComment Published at 06:0106:013 comments3 comments16 Visits16 VisitsReport

Well I paid for my accommodation today for our girls weekend in Melbourne in March. It is getting nearer so quickly. So now I just have to save up spending money as everything else is paid. Can't wait.

I think we will be going to Melbourne Zoo, and staying for the concert, going on a Yarra River Cruise and some shopping of course. HAve to work out details later.

Hubby's car has to go the gas man next week. He came home yesterday and told me that it is not running on the gas just on petrol and it is running like crap. I hate it when his car has troubles. And it always seems to happen when we have a little money come in. Yes he got his tax return money on Monday!! It's just not fair. Should end up costing about $250 - $300 depending on what he needs.

06
Jan
Ngairi

High Tea

by NgairiComment Published at 23:3523:358 comments8 comments37 Visits37 VisitsReport

Today I went to Joseph Alexanders Restaurant in Milton (Brisbane) with some of my girlfriends. We had the High Tea which was really yummy. Sandwiches, Pastries, Scones jam and cream, and savouries, with unlimited tea/coffee/juice/soft drink. Let me tell you I came home swishing. I had a capuccino, a pot of lemongrass tea and a pot of peppermint tea. Each pot gives approx 3 -4 cups of tea. I was so full of liquid.

Alex and Connor went to mums while I was gone and they have decided to stay the night. Yay!! A little break for a night. Dave is easy he will just sit on the computer.

Tomorrow I will have to fix his computer. He packed the hard drive so full it now doesn't work. I think he got a virus in it too. So it will be a reformat tomorrow.

05
Jan
Ngairi

Yippee no rain today

by NgairiComment Published at 07:3507:352 comments2 comments39 Visits39 VisitsReport

Well after about 2 weeks of rain every day, there was none today. So the kids got to go outside and play!!!!!!!!! Oh thank God for that. They were driving me up the wall. Nothing worse than 3 kids in a small house rain pouring outside. Fights start and don't stop.

The only drawback has been that it is really hot and muggy now. I am sitting in a ball of sweat, and it is 1.30 in the morning. Not good.  It is too hot to sleep.

My eldest has been on my back about getting a new bike. Well he found the one he wanted at Cash Converters, $399. I almost died. He is gonna be doing a lot of chores between now and when I finish paying off the layby let me tell you. There will be a heap of rules along with this bike too, like no pulling it apart to "fix and adjust" things, no bike parks with it etc etc.

So now the middle one wants a new bike too cause his keeps "breaking down". He doesn't mention that he also lets down the tires so that I have to go and pick him up from school etc. He won't be getting a real expensive one tho. He only rides to school and back and an occasional ride on the weekend. Oh well it;s only money, can't take it with ya.

04
Jan
Ngairi

2008 UN International Year of Sanitation

by NgairiComment Published at 06:2206:220 comments0 comments36 Visits36 VisitsReport

Did you know that proper sanitation is probably the one thing we take for granted. BUT 41% of the world's population, at least 2.6 billion people, do not have access to toilets or any sort of basic santitation. This means a lot of preventable illness including diahorrea which kills thousands of people mainly children every day.

The UN has declared 2008 International Year of Sanitation to spotlight this issue. Their goal is to raise awareness and and accelerate progress toward the Milennium Development Goal target to reduce by half the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 2015.

Sanitation is vital for human health
Sanitation generates economic benefits
Sanitation contributes to dignity and social development
Sanitation helps the environment
Improving sanitation is achievable!

There are many ways you can get involved with this issue. See this link for more information.

I will be bringing this to the attention of my sons teacher this year, just to see what sort of things they can come up with. It should be an interesting topic.

I personally was astounded at the numbers that have been indicated that don't have access to proper sanitation. So every time you flush, spare a thought for those less priveleged than us that can't.

03
Jan
Ngairi

2008 UN International Year of the Potato

by NgairiComment Published at 07:2207:224 comments4 comments51 Visits51 VisitsReport

Yes you read right, the year of the Potato. What is this about??

The Celebration for the IYP will raise the awareness for importance of the potato and agriculture in general. It will address issues of hunger poverty and threats to the environment. Over the next 20 years the world population will grow on average by 100 million people per year.

Importance of Potatoes - they are grown worldwide, they feed the hungry, they are good for you, they can be used in many ways, and demand is growing.

So feel free to respect those humble taters, eat your fair share of them, and each time you consume a chip, or a side of mash, or even a roast potato, remember that it is The International Year of the Potato.

A great website can be found at http://www.potato2008.org/en/aboutiyp/index.html which includes kids pages, and facts on the tater!!

2008 is the International Year of the Potato, International Year of Languages, International Year of Sanitation and the International Year of Planet Earth. I will explain each of these in following blogs.

01
Jan
Ngairi

What a bargain!

by NgairiComment Published at 23:0523:058 comments8 comments29 Visits29 VisitsReport

Today I picked up something I have been wanting for about 2 years. A portable DVD player. When I originally thought about this, my hubby asked what would you want that for. 2 years later after I told him I got it, he asked exactly the same question!! Men!

Anyhoo, I picked this bargain up from freecycle. So it cost me nothing. It occasionally sticks apparently. I played a movie this afternoon after I got home and it does once or twice for a couple of seconds and then continues on. I don't have a problem with that at all. The only problem I do have with it is that it doesn't play AVI files, so all my movies on my computer won't play on it if I put them on a disk. Which means I will have to convert them to DVD files. Oh well another day for that one. I have plenty of movies to watch in the meantime.

 

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