Top 10 of 2006 -- (post your's!!)

[chocolatepuppy]

1. Jan.-Lacey had yet another knee surgery.

2. Feb.-Lost my dear Uncle Andy who I set with in church.

3. Mar.-Celebrated 30th wedding anniversary.

4. May-Mandy's 5th birthday! They said she'd never make it.

5. June-Lost beloved Mandy.

6. Found out how many 'real' friends I have after Mandys death.

7. July-Got a raise at work.

8. Aug.-Got my new puppy Layla.

9. Christmas Eve-Found out you could still be an 'orphan' even when your parents are alive.

10. Christmas Day-Found out the crack head next door had her house paid off by her father, so unless she gets busted, she's not going anywhere.

[Kfamr]

This year has been okay, but depressing overall. I've learned a good lesson on who the genuine people are in my life. While it was a very depressing struggle, and still is, I am happy to say there are many burdens off my shoulders now and those heartless people are no long a part of my life, finally.

I think this may be a pretty okay summery of 2006.


1. Met my dear friend Laurie and her wonderful husband and kids.

2. Attended my very first Mutt Strut with Amber, Maggie, and Laurie in March.

3. Grandpa was in and out of the E.R. in March.

4. Around April-May we obtained an old fishing boat which has given us many enjoyable fishing trips in the gulf.

5. In May we go to visit with a lot of Ohio PT'ers as well as others. We (Kiara, my dad, and I) camped and then stayed with my Aunt in Michigan.

6. In June/Julyish My boss and family friend of 11 years and his wife had a baby girl. After have three boy and miscarriages whenever it was a girl. She is happy, healthy, and THE most adorable little girl, ever.

7.In July, my brother and father saved a lady and a dog from drowning. The lady went to jail on some other charges and we kept the dog until she was bailed out.

8. September was the worst month of my life. Kiara got out and my heart and life were completely shattered. I did not go to work for a whole week and spent over $300 that week searching for her.

9. We found Kiara five days later and our lives were once again whole. Kiara and I are still struggling with the after effects of her disappearing act.

10. We unexpectedly obtained a puppy, Mufasa, who as of Wednesday is officially our 4th dog. He has been an absolute joy and as of today he knows sit, lay down, paw, come/stay when he feels like it, and knows to leave treats alone on command.

[neko1]

In order, the good and the bad...

1. Turned 29 and realized that my life was just beginning...

2. Got divorced (it was a long time coming so not a shocker)

3. Sold my house.

4. Lost 2 of my kitty cats to the ex-husband.

5. Living back with my mother (temporarily till I get back on my feet).

6. Met the love of my life, Hector <3

7. Was viciously attacked by my brother's cat which left both my legs permanently scarred up to my knees.

8. Neko was diagnosed with a heart murmur.

9. Tama was diagnosed with psychogenic alopecia.

10. Had a great christmas, (got a Canon S3 and an Ipod Nano from Hector ) and look forward to getting a place with Hector possibly in 2007.

2006 definitely had it's share of ups and downs, but has nowhere to go but up in the new year!!!!

[Laura's Babies]

1-In Febuary, I got another great grandaughter

2- A few days after the birth, Eddie FINALLY got released from the hospital after being there for 9 months! (YAAAAAAA!)

3- In April, Eddie celebrated his birthday.

4- In April, Eddies Angels who saved his life were honored.

5- I finally got rid of some of the carpet and got tile down.

6-In August, I got another great grandson.

7- I FINALLY put shelves in my cabinets.

8- In December EDDIE (and his wife) came to see me!

9- December, got a bonus and a raise!

10- The year ended with a friends 29 year old son dying of Meningitis.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This thread is great idea.

1. On Jan.10th my nephew Preston was born.

2. From May-July I painted my entire condo except for both bedrooms and bedroom doors.

3. In July I had new bathroom and kitchen floors installed.

4. In Aug. my left shoulder and left arm began giving me problems and I've been in a lot of pain due to this. I must have injured myself from painting. I had to go to physical therapy and was on pain meds.

5.In Aug. I got to go visit K & L and all of their cats again.

6. In Aug. I adopted Ziggy Stardust from K & L.

7. In Sept. Ziggy was spayed but she became very sick shortly afterwards.

8. In Nov. Pearl became very sick and had to be hospitalized for one day and Ziggy decided to stop eating again.

9. In Dec. I decided to start going to chiropractor for my aches and pains and so far the doctor has helped me a lot.

10. Just 2 days ago Starr bit me very hard and broke my skin so I had to go the doctor. I'm now on antibiotics for this. I don't blame Starr because he's still getting over having his teeth cleaned and hasn't been feeling well.

I hope that 2007 will be a much better and healthier year for me and all 6 of my furkids.

[jazzcat]

It's been a strange year for me.

Jan - had surgery and was diagnosed with endometriosis.
April - Got new master bedroom furniture that all matches - YAY! I've been waiting for 15 years.
April - Ripley was diagnosed with kidney failure.
April - pulled a ligament in my knee which really messed up my weight loss and exercise program.
May - husband had surgery but is doing great from it.
Sept. - had more surgery, a hysterectomy, but doing well from it.
Oct. - rescued four kittens in my backyard, found a home for two of them.
Oct. - suffered a possible muscle pull or hernia from surgery and overdoing it which is still bothering me.
Nov. - after dealing with two very sick kittens we decided to keep them.
Dec. - had a nice stress free holiday with my family for the first time in years.

Overall this has been a very unhealthy year for me and I pray that 2007 bring no surgery and loads of energy along with lots of happiness.

[jenluckenbach]

I barely remember last week But here goes.....

(no particular order)

1-Lucas leaves for the rainbow bridge.

2-I raised my first bottle-baby kittens, Chip and Dale.

3-Amber's Stomatis became so painful to her that we had the radical dental done to remove almost all her teeth.

4-I adopted Hamlet.

5-I adopted Simba.

6-Finally got DSL

7-Actually went to NYC to spring a cat from a kill shelter (and she had been adopted)

8-Celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary.

9-Had a persistant roof leak, that denied explaination (but has FINALLY been fixed I hope)

10-Received an abundous of love (in the form of Christmas cards) from the many friends I have here (even though I did not participate in the card swap.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Overall this has been a good year for me.

This is in no particular order whatsoever:

1) Found out I am pregnant!
2) bought a new house
3) Became an Aunt
4) Justin started working more from home
5) I left my job that I loved after nearly 6 years. It was sad, but it was time to start another chapter of my life.
6) All of my pets stayed healthy this year.
7) We got our "big dog", Jake
8) We adopted sweet Emmy, the cockatiel
9) I'm getting my dream bird room soon- Justin is working on it right now.
10) I finally got a dining room table!

[carole]

In april this year my husband started his new job, it's along story i shared with some of you, but he ended up in his dream job, better pay, hours, bonuses etc,has made a big difference to us indeed.

Around May-Sept Ellie-Mae and Nikkita officially became my two kitties, as their crap owner abandoned them, yahoo, i love them both to bits and they are awesome kitties.

In october the 12th to be exact my Great Nephew and the families first great grandchild was born, Carlos James Sinclair.

In May this year my son moved to Auckland to live with his partner Amber, who is the most beautiful person inside and out.

In November I had a cancer scare, but luckily it turned out to be nothing at all, I am so blessed.

I cannot think of anything else,it has not been a year full of excitement, but then it has been a year with mostly happy events, so i am pleased about that.

[binka_nugget]

1. After doing private sessions for a while, I finally started running group obedience classes. It's A LOT of fun!

2. I worked for a company for 8 months that treated me horribly.. I started taking celexa then eventually effexor because of my work environment. I left the place, found a job I enjoy, and stopped having to take my medication.

3. I started fostering for Border Collie rescue

4. Had two betta spawns

5. Allie (cockatiel) passed away

6. Kickapoo (cockatiel) was given to me by my boyfriend

7. Got my license and went on my first road trip to Kelowna

8. Turned 19 (legal drinking age)

9. Got my first tattoo.. Kai and Kae's paw prints

10. Fell in love.

[Twisterdog]

1. I got married in May.

2. We spent a wonderful week on our honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta.

3. My son got in some trouble and spent three months at the state boys' reform school.

4. My son was released and is doing so much better, a huge change for the better!

5. My husband's son got in some trouble and, eight months later, is still at the state boys' reform school, with no changes for the better noted.

6. We got Rosie, the English bulldog puppy, the cutest little squishy thing ever.

7. I inherited a step-dog that I want to choke, but so far have resisted the urge.

8. My mom had open-heart sugery, for the second time in three years. She did great, and came through with flying colors.

9. My husband's ridiculously immature daughter told us she is pregnant, with no idea who the father is, and absolutely no clue whatsoever about her own life, let alone another's.

10. I quit smoking in October.


Wow ... when you list it all in black and white, it's easy to see why we are stressed out!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

These have been very interesting to read. Here's my list.

1. My grandpa passed away on Dec 12th. His memorial service was this morning.

2. Eric and I (and the pets!) moved to Denver.

3. I decided I wanted to be a teacher.

4. I got accepted to a master's of education program.

5. I got a job I love- teaching piano lessons!

6. My mom and I visited Ireland in March and had a very fun time.

7. We got 2 more pets, Vallis and Pippin.

8. Eric got his first "real" job after graduating from college.

9. I guess it doesn't matter now that I am going into education, but I was rejected from the Phd programs in experimental/cognitive psychology I applied to. I spent a lot of time and money on applications, buying a suit, and getting to my interviews. I was pretty crushed when that last rejection came.

10. My "hometown" (Iowa City, IA) had a big tornado in April. We were lucky and didn't get hit, but downtown is no longer the same.

[manda_moo87]

1. Got my first car.
2. Got my first tattoo.
3. Turned 19 (legal!)
4. Started my first year of college.
5. Met several new GREAT friends.
6. Lost Austin...
7. Worked @ my job over a year and got a raise.
8. My parents almost got a divorse...
9. Went to Whistler.
10. Met someone "special".

[buttercup132]

1. I got a new job that has me set for life

2. I got Tedd my baby (and Hank and Baby)

3. I got 2 new tatoos

4. I made a new friend who is now my best friend

5. My family got into a big fight over something stupid

6. I bonded Tedd and Baby ( a major acomplishment)

7. Trigger was sold

8. I got offered a new horse from my old barn owner

9. I severly sprained my ankle after getting thrown off Trigger

10. I got my wisdom teeth out ( SO painful!!)

[slick]

Sorry, but this all revolves around cancer.

1. Was diagnosed with cancer and had sir jury.
2. At that time, I really found out who my real friends are.
3. Battle with cancer has totally changed my outlook on life and people.
4. I now take one day at a time and really appreciate things and events more.....especially the small things, like a sunset.
5. I never sweat the small stuff anymore.
6. I learned soooo much about myself and my faith....they/we are both stronger than I ever thought. I know I can beat anything now.
7. I love much deeper now (yeah I know it's a line from a song but it's true).
8. I give more hugs.
9. I'm more open about my feelings. I tell people and friends that I love them all the time. On the other end of the scale, I have learned to put myself first and have a new found self confidence. I can handle conflict much better.
10. Through it all, I found out how loved I am and will never, ever take that love for granted.

Oh yes, and my objectives for 2007 are.....................
Stay cancer free, go to the UK in June and go to Findlay in September.