Northern California Nesties — thenest

RFOTD

torylynn1 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:46:35 +0000

The moon moves 1.5 inches farther away from the Earth every year.

DH is doing Laugh Factory tonight!

hannikan — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:32:42 +0000

It's just the Open Mic but Kevin Nealon will be performing afterward! Pretty cool! Plus the owner of the club actually watches the open mic performers so that could be great if he likes DH. http://www.laughfactory.com/

Switching Careers...

mrswall84 — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:56:57 +0000

Has anyone ever done this before? I feel like I need a major break from finding a teaching job. The only problem is that I don't have a ton of experience in other fields. I worked at Gottschalks for a few months back in 2007 but that's about it. I want to find a job in an office environment just doing some entry level work. Not the most exciting but just something I can build on if I need to. What did you do when you switched careers? What did you include on your resume your employer liked? I have no idea if I'll be successful in finding another job (especially with Fresno County's unemployment at 16.8%) but I need to at least try. ANY helpful tips would be awesome. Thanks ladies!

Nesties who run... come on in...

winterorchids — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:17:37 +0000

So, I'm not athletic and have never been athletic but I've decided to do the Couch to 5k program. DH has offered to do it with me, which is probably a good thing because, in addition to not being a runner, I'm also not a morning person and that's when we're planning to run.

I have some questions though, and while I've been able to Google most things, I feel like some of them might be better answered by you gals. If any of you can give me your answers to them, I'd be incredibly appreciative.

1) What style/brand of underwear do you/most people wear while running? I'm very worried that whatever it is will wind up being a thong if it doesn't start out that way, if-you-know-what-I-mean, or else will wind up rubbing things the wrong way.

2) I read something on a website mentioning some sort of chafing cream. If chafing a common problem you should do something to prevent or is it more of a problem you deal with if you find it occurs? And where are we talking about here? Is there something I should know?

3) Any advice/tips/things I may not have thought of that you can clue me into? I remember reading some joke (cracked.com?) article about running that terrified me with talk of bowel issues and bloody nipples. I assume these are problems for real runners and not people simply working up to running 5k, but ya never know what you don't know, so any heads-ups are appreciated.

TIA!!!

Plumber recs?

MrsBeachCityCowgirl — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:13:16 +0000

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonable plumber? We need to finish our bathroom remodel in the next, oh 6 weeks, and our original plumber's quote suddenly doubled. We're in the South Bay but our original guy was from Sebastopol so I'll take any suggestions!

Detroit and surrounding area

secretkeeper321 — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:56:58 +0000

Anyone lived, visited?

Any recommendations for sites to see and stuff to do?

We are headed there in September and I'd love to see a couple museums and visits some tourist attractions.

TIA

Pink highlighter

CarFar — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:19:41 +0000

You have a pm

RFOTD

torylynn1 — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:22:56 +0000

The average American eats more than 28 pounds of bananas each year.

Vent: Disgusted (Violence a Spectator Sport?)

LoLoPanda — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:36:25 +0000

Yesterday some friends and a few close family were at my nephew's 1st birthday party at a VERY local Mom's Group meeting place, called "The Field House". It's pretty much set up exactly like a daycare/preschool. Anyways, so while the festivities were happening, a couple of adults, myself included, were standing out in front chit-chatting and socializing. All of a sudden, as I'm walking back into the building, I hear yelling. There's a man and woman having a very loud argument about 30-40 feet from the Field House in front of a park that is directly next to the building we were in. All of a sudden, the man punches the woman in the face, and when she rebounds her head from the hit, he slaps her. My first instinct is to call the police. My phone was dead, so I ran inside and said "someone call 911, there's a man beating up a woman outside by the park"...did anyone hand me a phone? Nope. EVERYONE instantly said "what? where?" and ran outside. I'm frantically looking to anyone to give me a phone to call the police, but instead am left alone in the Field House because all the parents want to watch the whole thing go down. So I run outside as well, still asking people for phones...and no one is giving a crapola that this poor woman is being beaten in public. Finally, one of the mom's at the party (whom I had just met about 15 minutes prior), has her phone in her hand and it looks like she's dialing 911. Then she yells "I'm calling the police! Take it somewhere else!" So the guy rushes to his car, gets in, and speeds away. The woman, still crying, goes to her car, gets in and drives away. I actually said "Don't say that! Don't let them leave! The police need to get him!" After the mom said what she said I said "Oh good, you're calling the police" and she said (verbatim) "No, not really. I just didn't want that stuff in front of a kid's birthday party. I'd rather they take it somewhere where we don't have to see it" WTF!!!!?????????

I find it thoroughly disgusting that I was the ONLY one who actually cared enough about a stranger's well being to call the police, and everyone else either wanted to move it out of their sight (out of sight, out of mind), or watch. Finally about 5-10 minutes after the couple left, a Dad called the police and handed the phone to me for details about what happened and the vehicles they were driving. I felt incredibly alone in trying to do the right thing, and everyone looked at me like I was an alien for wanting to help.

I understand that what happened wasn't OK in front of a toddler's party, I get that. But at the same time, what that man did is NEVER OK. At the same time that the kid's don't need to see that happening, they also needed to learn that when you hurt someone like that, there are consequences...and if you're ever in need, someone will help you. Maybe I'm totally on the soap box with this, but I just found it sickening that only one person in the entire group was willing to call the authorities and help the poor woman while everyone else wanted to watch. It feels like violence has become a spectator's sport.

Walnut Creek House Hunter - Recommendations????

m&m&a7217 — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:56:37 +0000

Hi Ladies,

We are currently house-hunting (hurray! exciting!!) and are looking in a couple of areas. We currently live in Alameda and love it and are looking here, but we're expanding our search and looking in Walnut Creek too (we love that the houses are more spacious and back yards are bigger; warmer summer weather).

Does anyone live/lived in WC and have any thoughts? Do you love it?

Do you have any recommendations on any particular area of WC to look at homes? (We are working with a local realtor - but wanted to get your input too).

Safe neighborhood and great schools are the most important factors when we're looking at areas.

TIA!

Weekend baking/cooking?

sm23 — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:49:23 +0000

Did you make anything special this weekend? Share a recipe if you've got a winner.

Amy Winehouse died.

Passanie — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:15:26 +0000

Honestly, it's not really surprising, but still a shock to read about it. More here. What a waste of talent and sad that she couldn't get it together.

So.. Zoey and Kaylee told me they wanted a friend...

tonic — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:24:07 +0000

So, we decided on the two legged kind (as if its that easy, but just being silly.. it was not easy at all). I'm 12 weeks today and just came out to work, so I'm excited to be able to share the news with you all too.

Due date: February 1, 2012.

Happy 5th Anniversary to Us! :) (Updated with LIP)

hannikan — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:52:44 +0000

5 years ago I was getting ready to get married in Oakland. It was shaping up to be a very hot day (it was close to 100 deg in Oakland!). We'd been engaged for just under 2 years (which I spent much of on the Knot). Just over 10 years ago, we met in person for the first time. Today I'm being taken to some mystery place 2 hours away. I think I know where we're going, but I'm pretending to be oblivious.I'm looking forward to quality time with my sweetie.

I should also report that I have another interview. They offered today (to which I said no) or Aug 1st. So Aug 1st it is! I should have heard from the other school I interviewed at last week by that time.

ETA: I was right! It was to LegoLand near San Diego! I have photos of it here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.416309211434.192606.644786434&l=cd77c1e0b7&type=1

Tragedy in Norway

hannikan — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:19:14 +0000

This is so horrible!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/23/norway.explosion/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

info on the suspect: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/23/norway.suspect/index.html

The latest: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8658269/Norway-shooting-Anders-Behring-Breivik-plagiarised-Unabomber.html

Wow, my great aunt turns 90 today! (PIP)

hannikan — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:50:42 +0000

Happy 90th birthday Aunt Lavada! She and my grandpa (who turns 90 in March) are the oldest living members of my family. They're both pretty sharp and spry still. My mom and one brother went to her party this afternoon. Here's a photo:

AW: PIP's of Our House

ErikandAfton — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:01:21 +0000

E is awesome and found my camera cord so now I can finally PIP pictures of the house!

Part of front yard and windows to front room

Kitchen before we moved in

Back of house and part of the back yard. We had to take the tree out because when it grows it could cause damage so E cut it out last weekend.

Living room, kitchen and hallway looking into front room. Please ignore the mess we were still unpacking when I took the picture!

Thanks for looking!

Do you have FB friends you wish you didn't friend?

Passanie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:42:53 +0000

I have a FB friend who is an old high school friend. I remember really thinking he was a cool guy and having a lot of respect for him in high school. Now he's married with three kids and man, he's like a totally different person. He's so negative and cynical constantly. Anything you post he's got a downer of a response. He doesn't like any book or movie you mention and always finds a way to trash it. I think I would have rather remembered him the way he was.

Got any FB friends like that?

BOTB

Celyn — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:48:20 +0000

TTC: How did you decide you were ready to TTC? Was your partner ready at the same time or did you have to get them on board?

1st trimester: Are you reading any parenting books? If so, which ones? What do you like/dislike about it?

2nd trimester: What?s the best comment you?ve gotten about ?showing??

3rd trimester: When did/will you have your baby shower or blessingway?

L&D: What were your first signs of labor?

First days: How much did your cup size increase when your milk came in? What?s your favorite nursing bra?

Updates: Up next:
July 23, 2011: elizabeth1017
July 30-Aug1, 2011: legaleagles

It's Friday!

Passanie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:02:36 +0000

Hallelujah! What have you got planned this weekend?

Going to have cigars and beer with "the boys"

hersheykiss — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:17:53 +0000

I cannot stop laughing and smiling about this. After work one of my Lions friends has invited me to join him and some other friends for beer & cigars at a local place. I will be the only female. I am not worried about feeling out of place but I am not a beer or cigar kinda gal. I am going to hang out with them in a non-Lions function, as a friend not as their Zone chair. I am looking forward to it, just cannot stop laughing about it.

XP...I want to learn to sew

maryh01 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:07:10 +0000

My mom bought me a sewing machine for Christmas because I had told her that I wanted to learn to sew. Well obviously, I was a little busy around that time and just haven't had a chance to look into anything. Does anyone know or have recommendations for classes or places to go? I think I need some hands on practice...I have absolutely no experience!

Really good cake recipe?

Passanie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:08:50 +0000

I'm making dessert (probably a cake) for a friend's birthday party. Anyone got any really good recipes? I'm willing to try something challenging.

House Cleaner

BeckF4 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:31:57 +0000

I am looking for a house cleaner to come in & clean every 3-4 weeks. How did you find your house cleaner? Does anyone have a recommendation? I live in Hayward.

AW: pro wedding pics!

soprano71 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:55:59 +0000

Our photographer just emailed me this morning with a link to the proofs!

If you want to check them out, go to www.specialmemoriesca.com, click on "Client Preview" at the top, choose "Kelly and Trevor" from the pull-down menu, and enter "freedom" as the password. Enjoy!

Dinner at the Claremont

juno — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:30:15 +0000

DH is having a recognition dinner for work at the Claremont. What should I wear? Business formal (suit)? Dress pants? Business dressy (work type dress)? Non-business type dress? I'm lost. If it was a recognition dinner for me, I'd probably go with dress pants, but I'm just some arm candy tonight (ha!), so I'm not sure if I should dress up a bit.

Babies- ( the film )

CarFar — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:48:08 +0000

Am I the only one who was a bit bored by this ? I mean, yeah it was cute, and made me smile a couple times, but the most interesting part was the differences in the birth experience IMO. After that it blurred together and dragged a bit for me. Others seemed to have enjoyed it though? ...shrug

i need a project.

RoxysMama — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:14:00 +0000

Any ideas how to get the word out that I can do wedding, anniversary, birthday cakes, bite size desserts, chocolates, etc. I do work on the side from my job but I would like to bring in some more business to help pad our bank account before the baby comes (yes I know I have time) Obviously friends and immediate family know that I do this for extra money (non immediate family doesn't live here). I do have a few things lined up but more is always better.

Any ideas ladies. Anyone in the Roseville/Lincoln/Sacramento area in need of something like this?

Any advice is much appreciated. Happy Thursday!

Late confession (work vent)

hersheykiss — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:19:01 +0000

I know I am late, but I have a confession. Right now, I absolutely HATE my job. DH and I planned to take Sept 1-5 and go camping. Labor Day is Sept 5, so I would really only be taking Sept 1-2 off, and one of those days could be a floating holiday we get from work. 6 months ago when I requested the time off, it was approved based on my job duties needing me the end of the month. Well, 30 days ago my job duties changed due to the company switching programs to manage our accounts. We are still in the process of the conversion so I have to work in 2 different systems. Now I am absolutely need in the office the first 3-4 business days of each month. So until at least the end of the year, I have to be in the office the first week of the month, 2-3 days after the 15th of each month, and the last week of the month to handle the necessary billings. UMMMM WHEN THE HECK CAN I TAKE VACATION?!?!?!

So the ONLY vacation we were going to take as a family has now been cancelled. I can't even change the days to be after Labor day because I have mandatory Lions meetings the 2 days after Labor day.

I am so p!ssed right now. Thanks for letting me vent. You can comment if you wish, but don't feel obligated. I just needed to write my feelings down since DH is tired of listening to me yell/cry all week.

What do you ...

andrea3122 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:13:35 +0000

..put in your greek yogurt? I've been doing blueberries and granola but ran out yesterday and the only thing I had were some craisins, which turned out to be delicious. So I'm curious what delicious combos the rest of you put in your yogurt.