Sudokuaholics Anonymous 7

I think it's harder to try for a special number, especially if you can't get to a computer at different times of the day.

I was WAY too distracted, and completely forgot about 3333.

Yeah Heidi, but at least you missed the TOPP!

Congrats, Heidi! Two pairs of pheasants! Are you going for a "full house?" Does that make 3 males and 1 female? Luckily, I was typing slowly, or you would have had an accidental TOPP. I didn't realize we were ready for one.

I'm sorry for getting 3333, Heidi! I wasn't paying any attention to numbers - and you were concentrating on the bidding!

The 2 females I'm going after don't come up for auction for another 4 days, 20 hours. Different seller. Unrelated birds.

Right now I have 4 males and 2 females. I'll end up with 4 pairs, but a friend wants a pair.

Don't be sorry, Julie. I'd rather have the pheasants.

I hope you get the 2 females also, if you're planning to breed them. You'll have a nice gene pool.

Is a special license or anything required for purchasing the birds online or for shipping them? I'm curious, because hubby and I (well, mostly me) and a couple of other homeowners are thinking of trying to get a couple of new peacocks/peahens for the owner who has them. One or 2 were attacked by wildlife this summer, and it appears that one was poisoned, probably by the nutcase homeowner who tried to have them removed from the neighborhood. One person is wondering if there's a way to purchase eggs and either ship or take them to his parents in Europe.

So this last bid was actually for 2 pairs, not 1? I'm confused, but glad you were able to get that many. Are the pheasants terretorial?

Suzy...an ultrasound is relatively quick and simple for 'little' women. For big women it takes a lot of time. There are machines and machines when it comes to mammography.

Most places only do an ultrasound if there is something suspicious or NQR on the x-ray. This had ALWAYS been the case with me until I found the best machine in Melbourne...not only has it resulted in half the number films needing to be taken per view but because it is digital the radiographer can see what she has taken there and then on the spot and doesn't have to develop the films to see if she has got it all in. The RMH has only had the machine for a couple of years.

I ask for maximum 'squish'...more pain = more gain!!! Gets me out of there quicker and I just compare it to some of the other ghastly procedures I have had done and it isn't so bad. Pain is relative. My R breast swelled up after surgery last year and I thought it was going to explode...the skin was blistering and breaking down under the tension...this is nothing compared to that. [must confess they are achy now after the pummeling this morning - paracetamol to the rescue!]

Hey Broni...mighty purty Bassett you have here...likes the gold bauble eh?

This particular species is not territorial. Some species are, and some are so nasty that they'll kill any other birds they see.
No license is required for these, or for peacocks. Eggbid sells both birds and eggs, but I would hate to see the pile of regulations involved in taking the eggs overseas.

Bean, I quite agree about more squish to accomplish better view. The hospital I go to for my views not have one digital. Because of my history of frequent call-backs for more views, they usually try to use the digital for me. That way they know right away if they need more views. Sorry for the achiness, but preferred to not knowing if they got the views they need. I assume paracetamol is like our Tylenol?

Heidi and Mama...really enjoyed your Christmas tales...
Mama...your poor mother...what a worry after all that arm bending!
I found Santa's stash one year and promptly changed my list of requests....I KNEW the truth that year after he had been but didn't let on for many years afterwards. When you are onto a good thing stick to it. I always used to tell Lachie that "those who believe receive"...

It is approaching 1 am, so I think I'll head off to bed. If the dogs have left any space for me. Everybody!

Oh... Bean.... does this help?

That should be the NOW have one digital machine.

That should be "THEY NOW" have one digital machine. It's almost midnight here, and since I can't type, it must be time for bed here too.

GOOD NIGHT, Heidi. I hope you have pleasant pheasant dream!

Sorry I must leave now too, Bean! Enjoy the rest of your day!

night Julie...I managed to read between the lines...yes to Tylenol question...
"The words acetaminophen and paracetamol come from the chemical names for the compound: para-acetylaminophenol and para-acetylaminophenol. The brand name Tylenol also derives from this name: para-acetylaminophenol. In some contexts, it is shortened to APAP, for N-acetyl-para-aminophenol."

Hello lovely SA7 people - just coming in without reading the posts to let you all know everything went really well with my son Andrew today. He is meeting with his sister on Friday to sort out things with her, which I expect will go well as each is anxious to get their relationship on track again. Then we'll have a big family party and I'll see my lovely grandies as well. Turns out dil ahd a big hand in making him see sense and build bridges which I am most grateful for. I am happy and relieved!! Thank you all for your support, it meant a lot to me.

Thanks Heidi...not quite big enough for such an abundantly endowed miss as me..you sleep well now.

CynB I am so happy to be hear to read your news...we have all been wondering about you. That is such fantastic news.

Not here, tutoring, but had to comment

Yay Cyn! Not only did things go well, but DIL is going to be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem - I can't think of a better starting point!!!!! I am so happy for you!

Bean, an ultrasound would be very quick for me...

BTW Julie...love your display of avatars...decided to just display a different one each day...this one doesn't look as clear as yours.

Cyn I am so happy for you, I have tears of happiness and relief that all went well, so when is the big family party?

Hi - back again been reading the pages I missed.
Party on the weekend, I hope but am phoning the little girls tomorrow afternoon - they're busy today. Oldest one Hayley remembers us and is excited, she's 8 and a half. Next one, Emily, just 7 is not sure she remembers us but, I think, will when she sees us particularly her beloved Poppy. Little one Chloe, 3 on Dec 11 woldn't be expected to remember us but according to her Dad is a happy friendly little thing. Can't wait!!!

Wonderful news, Cyn!
Good for you, Bean.
Nice party idea, Viv.
Hello and night-night, all.

Thanks Ruby..

Hi everybody. Made it to NZ no probs. I will update whenever I have a chance. No internet at my niece's. We are going on a tiki tour with my sister tomorrow. We are going to Matamata for two nights with Amber and Sebastian. There are hot springs there. Can't wait. Should be great fun.

Hi Rena...
Finally putting photo's on my page but have just decided that I need to edit the photo's before I resize them...duh!!!
Have a beautiful one of Amber with her cake...

Have to go out for a bit...will finish with the photo's later. Ciao

Great photos so far Bean. I look forward to seeing the rest.

CynB, what a wonderful early Christmas for you, getting to see not only your son but your grandchildren too. Oh and not forgetting DIL.

Fantastic CynB
I am so very happy for you

Evening all!

Finally home... Ally did her singing thing and we checked out the local specialty lolly shop and found.... Hershey's Syrup! We paid almost $9 for 24 oz, but it is worth it.

Hi Rena! No internet? I didn't think those houses existed anymore - an addict free household.. good grief.

Bean I might have to wait until tomorrow to look at the photos - fading fast...

Just checked and I did forget to congratulate you on your success Heidi. I did think it! Congratulations!!

Suzy - no not the kind of anniversary I want to celebrate as we devorced 5 years later
was just remembering the date thats all......
creep took off with my matron of honor...
it came back to bite her in the butt, as he did the same to her some years later