Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. We took an extra day to recover from the tryptophan hangover!
We celebrated on Saturday…Sue and I, my sister and her boyfriend. Even though there were just 4 of us, we had enough food for 10! What’s Thanksgiving without a fridge full of left overs?
While the turkey was cooking we took a short road trip to Brace’s Orchards for Apple pie and the best apples anywhere. Right around the corner from Brace’s is the place where we adopted our 2 new family members, Frankie & Sammi. We had to show my sister from NYC Blue Chip farm, a 35 acre no-kill animal refuge.
Saturday was such a beautiful day, all the animals were out getting fresh air. There were horses in the ring, dogs, some running loose, others in open pens. It’s definitely worth the trip if you are driving around the Back Mountain some weekend.
That's my sister Suzie doing her best to convince this horse that there's PLENTY of room in her Manhattan apartment.
Even though there’s just been 4 of us the last few years, smells in the kitchen instantly bring me back to the many Thanksgivings I spent in New Jersey with my Mom & Dad. Great memories.
Ever anticipate receiving a gift? It’s a GREAT feeling. You have all sorts of thoughts floating around in your head. With me: maybe this could finally be the cordless nose hair trimmer I’ve been dreaming about.
Today I was expecting a gift when I got home from work. But it wasn’t the trimmer. It was a little unwrapped something from the 2 newest members of our family…Franky & Sammi our recently adopted Terriers.
And guess what? Today was a Poop-free Wednesday!
Thanks guys!!! It’s just your 3rd day in our house. We’re getting adjusted to one another. And hopefully this is the start of a great relationship.
And forget the gifts. Just be there to greet me at the door when I get home from work.
Ever anticipate receiving a gift? It’s a GREAT feeling. You have all sorts of thoughts floating around in your head. With me: maybe this could finally be the cordless nose hair trimmer I’ve been dreaming about.
Today I was expecting a gift when I got home from work. But it wasn’t the trimmer. It was a little unwrapped something from the 2 newest members of our family…Franky & Sammi our recently adopted Terriers.
And guess what? Today was a Poop-free Wednesday!
Thanks guys!!! It’s just your 3rd day in our house. We’re getting adjusted to one another. And hopefully this is the start of a great relationship.
And forget the gifts. Just be there to greet me at the door when I get home from work.
That's what the 2 newest members of our family were screaming today as we let them loose in our backyard. Meet "Clyde" and "Dotti". We adopted these 2 Rat Terriers from Blue Chip Farms in Dallas.
Clyde is the 2 yr old Black/Brown Male, that is most definately the Alpha. Dotti is a 6 yr old female. She lost her eye in a car accident, but it doesn't slow her down a bit.
They had a great afternoon running in our backyard. And like typical Terriers, they tired themselves out! We're still getting used to one another and waiting for their personalities to emerge. Clyde is alot more outgoing and seems to think he's in charge. Dotti is a bit shy.
Our older dog Maxi seemed intrigued by these 2. She was barking at them, but I think only because they were ignoring her. All 3 seem to get along just great.
We found these guys at Blue Chip Farms, a no-kill shelter in the Back Mountain. Margie the owner is a saint. She has opened her 35 acre farm to dogs, over 100 cats, horses, rabbits, and who knows what else. If you are an animal lover, you should consider volunteering at Blue Chip. They could really use the help.
Donations can be sent to:
Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge
974 Lockville Rd.
Dallas, PA 18612
Halloween is in the books...time to move on to Thanksgiving.
Once again this year we're putting together a team of volunteers to help do all the prep work at the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen for Thanksgiving.
You can join us for all or part of the morning.  Bring your kids or your co-workers.  And help us slice & dice hundreds of pounds of potatoes, carrots & onions. Â
We'll also be accepting cash & food donations.
It's been a tough year for all of us, but organizations like the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen were especially hit hard.
This morning we did Part 3 of "To Catch A Cheater". Lissa has a friend that suspects her boyfriend is cheating. She was going to confront the other woman Saturday, but her plans were snowed out. Now she is leaning toward forgetting the whole thing and giving her guy another chance.
Have you ever given a cheater a second chance? Good or bad, what happened after that?
Here's what out text club members had to say--
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I cheated, got caught and she made me deal with it instead of leaving and Iâve never cheated since. Â I actually felt someone really cared and made me deal with it.
I cheated during a very bad time in my marriage of course assuming the grass was greener somewhere else. Thankfully my husband forgave me it took some time but we have moved past it. It has been 4 years and I can say this I WILL NEVER CHEAT AGAIN. It's just not worth ruining your family for. That being said if there are no kids. She should move on.
Don't cheat. If youâre bored then be a man and end it.
People that cheat do it because they are looking for other people to fill their voids. The more they take the more they take away from who you are. They make you feel worthless. Love yourself and get rid of him!
I think nowadays more and more men cheat. But if he is not emotionally attached to that person and didn't go looking for it then I do not see why you should not give a second chance.
Cheaters are like spouse abusers. They say they will change and for a while they do but then they go back to their old ways. It's a sickness. They need help. Get out while you can. You will be better off.
Had a bad marriage went outside looking to get away . Confessed then taken back . Now it is great and we are closer now than ever. I will never let it get like that again . We both agree that we have lost the trust but I feel I can earn it back. Words mean nothing itâs all in the actions.
Tell your friend dump the piece of crap boyfriend. Remember, "a leopard doesn't change the color of it's spots". He WILL cheat again.
When you forgive you pretty much say âWalk over me Iâm not worth muchâ itâs the same as if you were being abused once he cheats and you forgive he will just keep on doing it because he doesnât learn.
My husband cheated on an extended business trip, and I took him back because of our newborn. To my knowledge he's never done it again, but I definitely keep my guard up, which has made me less tolerant and bitchy.
Donât take him back. If he cheated he doesnât care enough about her feelings or her. Heâs not worth it.
I cheated, my husband gave me a second chance, and we are now happier than we ever have been. The experience made me appreciate what a great man my husband is!
I took him back and he ended up getting engaged to the other one and is now married, expecting a child and STILL calls me. Scumbag.
I gave my ex gf a 3rd chance and she still cheated! What a waste of 5 years of my life. You canât trust anyone like that
I was the cheater. I had a one nighter shortly after we started dating, he gave me a 2nd chance and 4 years later we are happily married with 2 kids. :)
This is the weekend for our annual Ghost Hunt. Weâve hosted a bunch of these over the years but this one has the potential to be the best ever!
Our destination is a 100+ year old house in Waymart. The owner has called us a few times over the last few weeks describing the strange goings on--windows have been busted FROM THE INSIDE, pictures have fallen and the entire family has heard voices.
The investigation begins with the following words from our friend Kevin of the Central PA Paranormal Research Association:Â
                          âWeâre going hot!â
That means all cameras, digital recorders and camcorders should be turned on.
Weâll have a full account of our latest paranormal investigation Monday morning.
We just got back from doing our show live from the Luzerne County SPCA. If you are looking to expand your family with something furry, this should be your first stop.
Right now the shelter has 256 animals (dogs, cats, birds, ferrets & turtles) all looking for good homes.
Puggles the Puggle could be yours!
If you can't adopt, there's many other ways to help.
Cash donations can be sent to:
The SPCA of Luzerne County
524 East Main St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(Make checks payable to:Â The SPCA of Luzerne County)
It costs as much as $40/day to shelter one of these animals, so every penny helps!
"My name is Taco. Can I be your friend?"
You can also help fill the SPCA's wish list.
Cats:
Non-clumping Clay Cat Litter
Dry Adult Cat Food without Red Dye
Dry Kitten Chow
Dogs:
Dry Adult Dog Food without Red Dye
Canned Dog Food
New or gently used Kong Dog Toys
Collars & Leashes
Cleaning & Office Supplies:
Paper Towels
Bleach
Latex Gloves
6" Paper Plates
Dish Detergent
Pet Shampoo without pesticides
55 Gallon Trash Bags
If you would like to volunteer at the SPCA, please call 825.4111 or email: spcaedu@epix.net. Volunteers must be at least 18, however, children ages 13 and older may work with the animals if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
A few of the SPCA's volunteers
And don't forget about the SPCA Open HOWL-SE this Saturday, October 29 Noon to 3pm.
We urge you to get involved anyway you can. You won't be disappointed, and the animals could really use your help.
Last week we spent some time on the air talking about Lissa's friend that suspects her boyfriend is cheating on her. The friend has decided to confront the other woman.
Personally, I think this is a dumb idea. What is to be gained by calling the other woman out? Does it make any difference if the guy cheated once, or if this has been going on for a year?
Lots of you disagreed.
Here's just some of the texts we got on this hot topic:Â Confronting the other woman...good or bad idea?
~Rock
Absolutely not -â just walk away its not worth the energy or emotion. Once a cheater always a cheater.
I confronted the girl. It ended in hospital visits.
I met the other woman for coffee because I had a feeling she didn't know...she didn't..he was playing both of us...divorced now and she kicked him to the curb.
She should talk to her because maybe she doesnt know and she will dump his cheating ass too.
I would confront the other women! What if she really has no idea, if I was the other woman and had no idea I would want to be confronted!
If she does do it, donât tell the other woman she is his girlfriend until she gets her info.
Let it go. Move on.
As someone who has been on the receiving end of the cheater, I also wanted details. All I did was torture myself emotionally. I found myself wondering why he wanted her instead of me. Years later he told me it had nothing to do with me, it was his insecure nature. I think she knows all she needs to know.
In the state of PA it is illegal to record someone without their consent i would not advise your friend to record this man.
If they are married then approach the husband, if just dating LEAVE him ALONE. Drop him like it's hot.
If your friend can remain calm, then it's a great idea but if she even has the slightest thought that she will lose it, then don't do it. I agree to more info before she approaches her.
I did confront the other woman and it didn't make me feel any better. In fact it made me feel a thousand times worse.
I'd ask the girl! You will most likely to get the true story from her, cause he's not going admit anything...and I'd want to know details.
My husband cheated on me and I found out who it was. I contacted her and I was nice to her as much as it killed me, because u can catch more flies with honey. well she sang like a bird and it turns out he was lying to us both. He is with her now and I have the satisfaction of lmao because he is miserable!
I have confronted the other girl. she didnt know he had a gf. we both confronted him. he walked away with no gf!
I feel where your friend is coming from BUT if itâs over just let it be. It is what it is! Finding out details will only make it harder to get over the situation.
I did confront the other woman because she used to be one of my best friends and she lied to my face about it.
If that was me Iâd absolutely ask the other girl details so when I broke up with him I could throw it all in his face. Use it as ammunition.
Absolutely confront her! Not to fight but to be your own personal satisfaction. May show him that she, his girlfriend , is not a pushover.
Do NOT let her confront the girl. My last relationship ended because he cheated. I too wanted answers and it was worse knowing than if I would have just let it go. Karma had a way of giving him what he deserves.
Let it go. He cheated for a reason so why start trouble? Would u want him back? Of course not.
This Saturday night is our annual Ghost Hunt. Earlier today I received a message from Crystal, the owner of the house where our investigation will be taking place. She relayed the conversation she had today with Kevin from the Central PA Paranormal Research Association and his psychic partner Jo. Here's the message--
Today I talked to Kevin and his psychic. To say that we were all excited (and very creeped out) would be an understatement!!!
I was giving Kevin some info on the house and out of nowhere the psychic that was with him started telling me things that there is no possible way they could have known. Even I had to think about some of it for a minute.
She (psychic) said that thereâs a room that no one can get toâ¦the attic. She saw it, not me. She also talked to both my Grandmother and I believe both of my great Grandmothers. She saw the dog that my great Grandmother had and said that it is still with her, which explains what my dog is playing with. She also told me what my dog looks like. She saw my daughter and told me things that thereâs no way for her to have known about!
My Grandmother gave her messages to pass to me. At the time this started I got a bad chill. I asked if she was sitting next to me and the psychic said yes. My great Grandmother was Catholic and made some sort of bread in a basket that was only given at holidays or in time of need, she presented to the psychic with the basket.
All of us, my husband, Kevin, myself and the psychic were all saying holy s*&$! This went on for a good half hour before they 'left'. They also saw a male clock maker which would have been my great-great Grandfather. She saw the Indian burial grounds and even the horses on the property that are now buried (remember how long this property has been here, thatâs what they used to do). They knew about the scratching on the walls (you canât paint here) and said that it would continue to happen and may get worse.
Today both me and my husbandâs phone, after this call, will not hold a charge, even though mine is plugged in it keeps shutting off and saying "good bye".
They said there was a murder here, so I am investigating that. According to Kevin and the psychic this does not happen much if at all. So to say that the 29th will be interesting is quite the understatement!!!
They didnât even have to be here for them to see them!!! They also know that there are multiple people here. I have decided to wear a diaper that night as I am sure that I am going to crap myself!
One last thing. I was on the phone with Kevin who was relaying messages between me and the psychic. At one point the psychic was talking to my Grandmother, I told Kevin "I'm going to cry" and the psychic repeated the same sentence from the other side. How to explain this is beyond me..... but for we are now looking for a new house and we in the meantime are probably staying at a hotel!!!!
