Pot Bellied Stove / Water Cooler
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Hello everyone, this has been a fun week. I guess really fair "week" started last Friday with set-up. I helped with it and did some errands and made it home by noon and had the rest of the day to gather things together, etc. for the week. Saturday I was gone a good portion of the day - foods was judged in the morning and just visiting and stuff when it got done. I stopped by Walmart on the way home to look for a new pair of tennis shoes and was successful. On my way out, I saw some cash in the parking lot. It was $95.00. I took it back in and got it to the Customer Service desk. I hope whoever lost it got it back. I found some money several years ago in front of a Dollar Tree store and I gave it to the manager and happened to get to watch the person who lost it go talk to the manager. It was a good sum too so I'm glad to get things back to their owner.
Sunday was probably the busiest day. I went for the church service. After it we walked down to the grocery store. Lori and I was going to see if our fitbits recorded the same number of steps but messed up so need to try some other time. At noon, arts and crafts judging started. At 2 was crochet and knitting. Julie got grand champion in the open class so that was fun. The grandkids had foods, crafts, crochet, knitting and swine and got a variety of ribbons. They are each able to take something to the State Fair so that fun too. Lori, kids and I went and had supper and then worked in the Clover Cafe from 8-10 and clean-up.
Monday was nothing I planned to watch but I was going to help with data entry. Couldn't do it in the morning cause of some meeting (always some problems that come up). I had lunch with a friend (which lasted 2 1/2 hour) and when I went to help again, another meeting was going on. The swine show was that night. It was hot - one hog got hot enough, it had to be carried out but our pigs were okay. The kids all got red ribbons but we have good market pigs (just not show pigs).
Tuesday morning I was back at 8 for another time in the concession stand. Three hours this time. We weren't real busy so had fun visiting too. I checked at the office that afternoon and was able to help a little bit and then I headed home. Was able to do dishes and go to bed a little earlier that night.
Wednesday I walked and then headed to Newton - a little shopping at Walmart and then early to the dentist but figured I could read while I waited. I was scheduled for a cleaning but the 9:20 didn't come so since I was there, I was also able to get the place filled in the crown from having the root canal done. I think it only took about 10 minutes cause they didn't have to deaden it but it cost almost as much as the cleaning. Ha. Then it was back to El Dorado for the fair. I helped put checks for ribbons in envelopes, ate at Arby's and then just sat in the building with ac and read and dozed a bit until Ralph came (he was able to catch a ride both Monday and Wednesday). We looked around a bit more, then enjoyed the barbecue pork sandwiches they served and ice cream and then it was time for the sale. The kids all got around $500 for the pigs they sold so that was very good. The sale order was beef, swine, goats, sheep so we left while the goats were being sold. Found out later that one older man there (has been involved with 4-H for years) told his son he was feeling well so they left and he ended up passing away. He had health problems but still a shock but he died doing something he loved. Funeral is not till next week.
Thursday I was back at the fairgrounds at 7 for clean-up of the buildings and helped in the concession stand cleaning up. Then I helped hand out buyers ribbons. At the end I was able to get for people in my club who weren't there. It was almost noon so I picked up a subway sandwich and headed home. We ate and then I unloaded the car, snuck in a nap and then got ready for Willing Workers in the evening. Good speaker and home before 10. I also quit wearing my "boot" and am wearing regular shoes on both feet gain. So far so good. I haven't worn hose for at least 10 weeks since I was always wearing a tennis shoe. Hopefully, it will all go well tonight.
Friday I walked (on my own all next week cause friend is on a trip) and then came home and got Ralph and we went to town for our usual errands. We didn't get home till after 12 but this time I pulled a frozen deal out of the freezer to eat. I'll work back into cooking. Planning on BLTs this week as a 4-Her gave me some nice tomatoes - will slice a couple for Sunday dinner too.
Today I straightened the house and got things put back in place. Got food as ready as I can for tomorrow. We finished up our pizza for lunch and I had a huge serving of cauliflower to get that container empty so I had room for the watermelon. Now we're headed for a wedding of a cousin's granddaughter at our church so supper will be there. I know they are serving a frozen fruit salad cause I saw it in the freezer the other night. It will be fun to go to a wedding that I don't have to do any work for.
Oops, when I skimmed back to when I last wrote, some of this is repeat - sorry but not going to try and fix it. That would be too hard. We've had rain twice this week and days were cooler both times - only up to 71 today (really nice for another county fair - ours was nice and warm).
Sheryl, cool on the park pass. If we were travelers, I'd do that too. Glad John has been willing to go with you more lately. Did you get all the plastic cleaned up? That deck looks so nice and being safe is good too. Sorry to hear Christina is having more troubles. I'm sure that's why she's not on Facebook much. Nice that her brother can be close and help - not easy or her at all.
Isabella, yay on your full day last Saturday and feeling more caught up. What's the feeling by this weekend? Glad you were able to go home and relax after it and didn't have a lot of home stuff to do.
Marcie, triple digits - that's rough. We have just had them a little bit this year. Wow, the bloating gave you a lot of extra weight and now you're going the other way - what we usually want. Happy Birthday to Simon. Glad you felt okay to give them names you liked. Simon suits him just right. Wow, everyone but your dad has appointments. I think having just one vet would be nice. Interesting strays in your neighborhood.
Smart to purge the freezer when it will be picked up right away. Cool on how your dad thought to take a picture of the dog and post it. Glad you found where he belonged.
Anew, have you figured out the problem with your truck yet? Cool on the headlights. We changed out one of ours and liked the difference too. I hadn't realized headlights could be so different. If you have to drive it night, it's good to see.
Shery., yay on finding John's glasses. Spotting the creeper out of place - wow. Good job. Another great outing with getting the tool and eating out. Were you able to get the stand you wanted? 25% off is great.
Anew, congrats on the new grandbaby. Is it a first for the family? How old are your other grands?
Marcie, so sorry to hear about your cousin's diagnosis. That's a lot in one family to get cancer.
Sheryl, interesting that John took the 24 hours to mean no water for that time. You work with him so well. The new shut off valve will be great.
The wedding was lots of fun. The bridesmaids wore peach colored dresses. The bride's had a lot of sparkle to it. It was a nice ceremony. For the reception they served the bride and groom's favorite foods. So you could choose between Papa John or Pizza Hut pizza - all pepperoni. She prefers Papa John and he Pizza Hut (I asked when we went through the receiving line). Then there was a tossed salad and a frozen fruit salad which was thawed but very very tasty. (I think it was the recipe we talked about doing.) They had a small cake for the cake ceremony but the rest of us had glazed donuts. Then they had a corner when you could get popcorn since he "popped" the question. We saw one couple we know from Farm Bureau and another one we had met when Derek got married so was interesting to hear their connection with the couple. The wedding was at 4 so we got home around 7. I need to start the pork tenderloin but otherwise it's nice to enjoy some of the Olympics.
Here's a funny. I put the names on the card that I had written down on my reminder card. It didn't seem right but I didn't pull out the invite and double-check cause why would I have written it down wrong. We got there and a young man took the card and then I saw something with their names and I had his down wrong. The young man probably wondered about me but I told him I needed it back. I stuffed it in my purse. In the program I noticed his dad's name was Mark (which is the name I used) so maybe thought I looked wrong. When I got home I looked at the invite and the groom's name is Kevin Mark so somehow I focused on the middle name. So, anyway, I found another envelope that fit the card = put on the right names and will put it in the bride's parent's mailbox at church tomorrow. Glad I caught my goof.
If you're still reading, thanks for hanging in there.
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Good Sunday Morning.
Ha ha ha, Debora, I always hang in there, and love every minute of it. I so enjoy following your week, day by day.
We did not get that particular tool stand, after measuring everything, that one would not fit John's bench grinder either. The metal top is open in the center and does not extend far enough to fit the tool, so the bolt holes won't line up. We could bolt a board onto it and then bolt the grinder to the board, that's still a possibility. Actually, we can do that with the stand that John bought months ago that turned out too small...we can bolt the appropriately sized board to it, and then the grinder, I think that would work out well. We used the 25% off coupon on a rear axle puller set, another set of tools that John had on his want list even though I know it will stay brand new in the case and never be used. He's just happy to have it in the garage. Harbor Freight packages their tool sets in very nice plastic cases and they display nicely, (most importantly, it keeps all the small parts to the tool together). It's amazing that they can provide a good tool in a very nice case for such a cheap price. This particular set was $27.99 and looks every bit as good as Snap-on which is over $200.00.
Oh yes, I was able to get the plastic shreds picked up in the front yard with the shop-vac. I still haven't let the llamas into the front yard yet though, I want to be home and watching just in case they decide to chew on the new deck. We've been gone almost every day this week, so I'll open the gate for them this next week and see their reaction to the new area. Since they've been off of it for almost a month, they'll probably be most interested in the fresh grass. I don't expect any problems, they have never chewed on plastic or metal before, but you just never know. They loved chewing on the old wood of the old deck, and they like to strip off the bark from the trees. We have had to put something around each tree to protect them.
I hear John getting up so I better close for now. I hope to be back soon, I think I have more to say, but can't think straight right now. ha ha ha0 -
Good morning Ladies! I had a fun adventure yesterday. A friend from Bible study named Sara and I went to the farmer's market in another town about 20 miles away because I'd heard it was a good one. We had such a nice time together. The market was nice but I still really like the one closest to me so won't travel back there any time soon. Got lots of fresh veggies and fruit and a jar of cauliflower curry "spread". This sweet older gent makes various vegetable spreads for $6 per jar. I will mix it with rice and veggies and maybe some chicken. I should get 2 meals out of it. After the market we picked up some Mexican food and went to my bible study teacher Jan's house to visit and watch some of the Olympics. When I got home I fed Dan the other half of my Mexican meal so I didn't have to cook and we sat outside and read for a while, used the computers for a while, then watched an odd old 40's movie. Today will be church then the usual cooking for the week. I will cook a small pork tenderloin for dinner. It came already seasoned so I won't have to do anything special to it.
Monday Dan called me to come home from work because he felt really bad. Turns out he thought he was having a heart attack, his heart was really racing, etc. We got him in to see the doc that same day. She did an EEG, etc. and said his heart is good. She gave him a beta blocker in addition to the blood pressure med he is already on and also an anti-anxiety med. She said he has been so stressed for so long his body doesn't know how to stop anymore. He seems to be feeling better so we'll see how it goes. I think just knowing that his heart is fine helps him not to stress about it. He also plans to try volunteering somewhere so he isn't sitting with too much time to think all the time.
Debora, wow, who would have thought that you could get even busier than usual!! Did you give the store your name and number in case no one claimed the money? I found $50 outside of the bank I worked at many years ago. No one ever came back for the money so the manager gave it back to me. Too funny about putting the wrong name on the card. I did that this week also. I was sending a b-day card to my friend's daughter. I wrote the correct name on the envelope but the wrong name inside the card. Good thing my hubby read it before I sent it and caught the mistake. That would have been really embarrassing! I plan to make your Prince Cabbage recipe to go with my pork tenderloin today.
Sheryl, you are amazing at doing all these plumbing tasks, etc. We would never even consider trying plumbing stuff. You are also a great detective! Good job finding John's glasses. That was important!
Marcie, congrats on the weight loss. I know that feels good! What an interesting variety of strays in your neighborhood!
Dan and I just joined that local neighborhood site. It is good to stay locally connected. Smart of your dad to take a pic of the lost dog.
Anew, I've heard that Texas is very hot and humid. I imagine it is a lot like FL. Hope the humidity breaks soon. Did you get your truck figured out? We replaced the headlights when I had the Accord and it did make an amazing difference at night! Congrats on being a grandma again!
Okay, just for fun I thought I'd post this little "game" for us all to try. I'd enjoy it if you guys wouldn't mind participating. Here is a list of questions and my answers. You can answer the questions in your own post. I think we did this in the NM journal room once or twice. Have a great week everyone!
Four names I go by: Isabella, Isy, Bella, Sunshine
Four places I've lived: Long Branch, NJ; Basalt, CO; Poway, Rancho Bernardo.
Four TV shows I watch: Dark Matter; Younger; Elementary; Devious Maids
Four places I've visited and loved: Baraboo, WI; All of Italy; Florence, OR; Balboa Park, CA
Four foods I love to eat: Pasta; brownies; skillet rice dish; ice cream
Four vehicles I've owned: 2012 Hyundai Sonata; 2001 Honda Accord; 93 Toyota Corolla; 71 Plymouth Duster
Four favorite drinks: Iced Tea; water; Cape Cod (Vodka, cranberry juice, and a lime); La Croix sparkling water
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To Sheryl:
Happy Birthday To You!
Happy Birthday To You!
Happy Birthday Dear Sheryl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday To You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sunday was a nice day. SS went well, good message, dinner was enjoyed, and speaker in evening was good. Lori took some stuff to the Harvey County Fair in Open Class and got grand champion on her cookies so that's fun. If we have time we might go visit that air tomorrow but I may end up babysitting. Today was get ready for 4-H day. I did some other stuff in the morning and finally at 2 just concentrated on it and it took me a good two hours. We went to the nursing home to show off project stuff and only had 5 4-Hers come but they seemed to enjoy. And then we went to 4-H. Next month we'll start meeting at the church so we won't have to worry about whether the school is open or not. Next month is elections too - hope people are willing to do the job. The school secretary's daughter is too old for 4-H next year.
Ralph went to a field day so he got supper there.
Ralph brought in the eggs today and had the first brown egg so the ones he got 17 weeks ago are ready to start laying. That means it won't be long and I'll even more eggs. Glad I have a place to take them.
Sheryl, glad you figured out how to adapt the stand you do have and could find a fun tool John has been wanting. I hope the llamas won't chew on the new porch.
Isabella, how fun to visit a new place with a friend. And you didn't know you wouldn't like it better till you went. I don't even season the plain pork tenderloins much. I cooked it in a little bit of broth. Oh my, I'm glad Dan is okay and the doctor understands what's going on. The volunteering idea is a good one. I've worked at finding things for Ralph to do since he isn't wanted on the farm but he doesn't always like my ideas. No, they didn't say I could get the money if it wasn't claimed. That's why I thought I'd check on it but forgot last week, so.... Did you enjoy the Prince Cabbage? I need to still get mine made. I'm glad cabbage keeps well.
Here goes
Four names I go by: Debora, Debbie, Honey, Toad (many years ago)
Four places I've lived: North Platte, NE, Grand Island, NE, Olathe, KS, rural Whitewater, KS
Four TV shows I watch: Jeopardy, Braindead, Bones, Great British Bakeoff
Four places I've visited and loved: Branson, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam
Four foods I love to eat: Mashed Potatoes/Gravy; Cookies, Chocolate, Cantaloupe
Four vehicles I've owned: Corvair, 2001 Grand Mercury, 2004 Grand Mercury, Grand Prix
Four favorite drinks: Diet Dr. Pepper, Raspberry Tea, Diet Pepsi, Water
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Good Morning. I'm looking over the list of Four and I can't come up with four in several categories, but I'll try.
Four names: Sheryl, Sheryl Ann, Sher-ron (my Armenian grandma, I think she ran my first name and middle name into one another and with her accent it came out weird), Sheryl the Barrel (bratty kids in grade school)
Four places I've lived: Pasadena, CA, Sturtevant, WI, Long Beach, CA, Brush Prairie, WA
Four TV shows: Judge Judy, Inspector Lewis, Bones and Great British Baking Show (Thanks Debora for the reminder, I couldn't remember anything and I watch a lot of TV)
Four place I've visited and loved: Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake, Smokey Mountains, Mount St. Helens
Four foods I love to eat: BBQ ribs, Onion Rings, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Four vehicles: 1966 Chevy Nova, 1989 Pontiac Sunbird, 1973 IHC Travelall, 2013 Scion xB
Four favorite drinks: Coffee, Water, Coffee, Water, (is that fair??)
John's up early again, I guess I'll have to get up even earlier to have my "me" time. Sunday was a very lazy day, grey skies, overcast with drizzle, so I curled up in my big comfy chair for most of the afternoon. Watched TV and snoozed my birthday away. It was perfect. I went to bed early and John came and woke me up because the phone was ringing...I said let the answering machine get it and I'll listen to the message in the morning. It was Nancy, wishing me a happy birthday, but she said she wasn't surprised I didn't answer, she figured I was in bed already (it was 9 pm). She sounded good even though I know she's in pain. She has been having back problems and is going to have surgery on her spine soon. Another appointment on August 19th to schedule the surgery.
Yesterday, I had my quicky blood test appointment, just a finger prick to monitor the blood thinner meds. (numbers were good and I stay on the same dosage). I asked John if he wanted to go and surprisingly, he said yes. So, we left early and went out to lunch again. There's a Kitchen Table Cafe near the oncology office. He got his usual favorite, burger and fries, and I got a Hawaiian Burger (added pineapple and teriyaki sauce) and a cup of soup. Wow, was that good, great burger and terrific soup, I could have eaten a big bowl of it. Ran some errands and picked up a few groceries on our way back. It rained most of the day, so we didn't do anything outside when we got home.
Forecast to have showers today and then starting tomorrow warm up. By Thursday and Friday, we'll be back into a hot streak, in the 90's. Not nearly as bad as some of you are having it, but it's hot for us.
Marcie, so sorry to hear about your cousin. Seems like cancer hits us all in some way or another. I hope he gets through treatment OK.
Anew, congratulations on another grandbaby. Do they live close by? or back in Southern California?
Isabella, I am so glad Dan is better. Not feeling well and not knowing what's wrong is the absolute worst. Knowledge is half the battle and puts our mind at ease.
Debora, we are having our local Clark County Fair this week, but I doubt we will go this year. We went for several years, many years ago, but at this point, it's all the same stuff again, so I'll skip it. We went to the State Fair once and the County Fairs are just as good.
Interesting note: Since Cookie has been outside, he has been most friendly with the ducks. He has stayed on the ground with them during the night. Sunday night, we noticed that he went up the ramp and was on the roost with the other chickens for the night. But, last night, he was back on the ground with the ducks. Poor guy, he has an identity crisis.0 -
Boy, do I feel foolish!!!
Back to the names I am known by, I forgot the very most obvious, especially by all of you NMers...Ferris0 -
Tuesday morning Ava had another seizure so I went and got the other kids while they took her in. There's really not much they can do after it's over except up the medicine. But two big ones in two weeks is not fun. We had planned to go to the Harvey County Fair so took them along and their folks picked them up there and I went on to babysit for Derek's kids while they went and watched their baseball player play his last game. From there I went to Lori's to work on 4-H record books. Trying to get more done sooner. Wednesday we worked on the Echoes. I worked at home for a bit in the afternoon and then I met Lori at McDonald's and we worked on 4-H a bit more - have to do it in small amounts (and it won't happen if I don't push but they are willing). On the way in I had noticed my missionary friend from Africa was here so stopped by and said "hi". Thursday I was home all day and pushed to get some thing taken care of. And I think I did. I went to Bible study in the evening. And we are getting more rain. Not our typical August weather but we'll take it. Today Ralph and I are headed to town. I'm having breakfast with a friend, we'll shop, go to a funeral, finish shopping and then go to a visitation this evening. Too many funerals this week - they are all older people unlike the one in KC for the boy killed at the one amusement park. The going doesn't stop.
Glad you hang in there Sheryl. It is always fun to hear about what all you guys are doing - at home or away. Yay on a nice relaxing birthday. What kind of soup did you have? We celebrated a birthday at Bible study last night and I ate way too much of the snacks but they were good - a couple forgot or hadn't checked their email but we still had plenty. Poor Cookie - from humans to ducks to chickens. He just gets along with everyone.
Well, guess I should do a bit before we get ready to take off. Guess I'll get a bag out for my stuff since it is raining. Have a good day.0 -
Good Morning. Wednesday, I finally got weeds sprayed in the north pasture. It's really a Spring job, but it was too wet then. Not spraying for several years really gave the weeds a lead on taking over. I did the south pasture last month. I have to stagger it so the llamas still have a pasture to graze in. I closed the gates to keep them out and also told John not to water anything. When I went to get John for dinner, I saw 3 llamas in the north pasture, John opened one of the gates. I was able to get them back where I want them using a treat. They will follow you anywhere for food.
Yesterday was well into the 90's and I wanted to find someplace cool to go to, but we never left. I had paperwork to do and John worked outside anyway. We have all the fans going and John came in many times to stand in front of a fan and get something to drink. Today is going to be even hotter, but I still don't know if we'll go anywhere. Earlier in the week, I had thought about going to the Mount St. Helens' Bluegrass Festival, but when I got details, I think it's too expensive. BG Festivals used to be cheap entertainment, we'd pay $5 to $8 to get in. Now, it's $35 and no big name, famous musicians. Everyone performing are unknown to us, so I don't think it's worth the money.
Debora, it was pot roast soup, almost like a stew, but still soupy. So good. The other choice was cheese tortilla, I bet that would have been good too. I usually get potato salad for my side, or onion rings, but soup sounded just right that particular day.
My neighbor is harvesting her garden and brought a bucket of apples and carrot tops for the llamas. Last night, she left another bucket of apples, pears and some green beans and carrots. Anything that's bruised or not worthy of canning and preserving, she said the llamas can have. What a nice treat for them, since I didn't plant a garden again this year. I used to have an abundance of tomatoes and corn, which is a treat for the birds. And apples for the llamas, my apple trees didn't get pruned this past spring, so they are not loaded down with fruit like they have been in the past.
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Hi everyone, thanks for indulging me in playing the name 4 things game. I enjoyed everyone's answers. I took Friday off from work to use up some vacation time which means I busted butt the rest of the week to get caught up enough to be gone for a day (sometimes I wonder if vacation days are worth it!
). It worked out well because Dan had a Dr. appt that day and I was able to go with him. The co-pay was $90 since we haven't met our $6000 per person deductible yet (thank you "affordable care" act!). The appt was so that Dan could get a heart monitor but this new Dr. said he thought it would be a waste of time and money and would not show any results. He said that our regular Dr. did all the right things and that they seem to be working. I guess that was a waste of $90. After the appt we went to lunch and had a coupon for 2 gyro sandwiches for $10 so that was nice. Then we stopped at Costco and Target.
We went to our monthly free concert at the library today. The performer was really enjoyable and it was really fun sort of old time 20 and 30's rhythm & blues/folk music with his own spin on it. VERY enjoyable! He made his own guitars out of washboards and guitar necks. Really neat. His "foot drum" was an old suitcase. His guitar slide was the cut off neck of a wine bottle. Quite the character. We went to late lunch/early dinner at Souplantation (do you have those where you are?). Of course we overate but it was mostly healthy stuff so I don't feel too bad. We are now spending some time on the computer then we'll go settle down and watch a movie. I signed up for 21 days of free guided meditations from one of my nutrition sites. Dan has been joining me in doing them (I signed up in the hope that he would join me and that this would help him learn some stress relief techniques). They seem to be pretty relaxing so far. A couple were kinda hokey but still relaxing. We'll see how it goes.
Debora, yes, I made the Princes Cabbage and EVERYONE absolutely LOVED it!!!! Dan said it was the best "coleslaw" he has ever had.
Just like with Sheryl, I sure wish you could send me some of those eggs!!!
Sheryl, Wow, in the 90's sure is hot for you guys! Is it humid too? Funny about mentioning your NM name. I guess I could have put ivanek too. I remember a lot of people thought it was Ivan Ek at first. Neat that one of your cars was a '66 Nova. I think that was one of the cars guys were turning into "muscle" cars. And is one of those other cars a tractor?? Are you getting up even earlier so you can have your "me" time? Very nice that your neighbor is sharing their not as pretty produce with the Llamas. That must be a nice treat for them.
Marcie, Anew, and other ladies, we miss you! Hope all is well and hasn't been TOO hot.
OK, I'm going to go watch a movie with hubby. I'll try to check in tomorrow. Otherwise have a great week all!0 -
Friday went as planned. I dropped Ralph at Burger King and went to Braum's. We both decided to treat ourselves to biscuits and gravy. She ordered hers and found out it was a B1G1 so be both ate for $2.14. I had thought about getting 2 biscuits but sure glad I didn't. One filled me up. Then Ralph and I got everything done but Dillons before the funeral. It was a nice funeral. After it we finished our shopping and got home about 1. We both took care of our own meal and I didn't make the best choices but finished up some dip that was in the fridge. There were a lot of people at the visitation. I knew some of the grandkids from 4-H. On the way home, I said I wish I would have seen Ginger and Ralph said we talked to her (guess she has changed a bit). Oh well.
This morning we went to a teaching training for those that work with Good News Clubs. Ralph went to hear one of the teachers who is marrying a guy from our church. She was widowed 6 years ago and he was widowed 2 years ago. At the end of the morning, they served us lunch as a thank you for all we do. Baked potato bar with lots of toppings, fruit cup and 8 kinds of pies to choose from. Yummy. Then it was do food and straighten the house for Sunday. This evening we went to another visitation. Smaller family and the man has lived away for 3 or 4 years so there was no crowd at all. I hope there is a bigger crowd at the service tomorrow.
Tomorrow is SS and church and kids here and church in the evening so it will be a full day.
Sheryl, yay on getting the weeds sprayed. You do it when you can. Glad John came in often and cooled off on the hot day. Ouch on $35. Lori has been going to some plays this summer and I thought it might be fun to go see Mama Mia till I looked up the price. Ralph would pay $30 for an evening out so gave that up. How fun to get the treats for the llamas.
Isabella, here you spent a week ago working on Saturday to get caught up and then had to work hard all week. But it was good you went with Dan. Ouch on the cost of the appointment but at least you can feel you've done the right stuff. The monthly concert sounds really fun. We do not have Souplantation here. Sounds like a place we ate in KC one time. Hope the relaxing is helpful for Dan. Glad they liked the Prince Cabbage - I made it again for tomorrow - only did a double recipe this time. A head of cabbage sure goes a long ways. I thought I had gotten a small one and have plenty left.
Stay cool everyone. If we have hot days now, I remind myself fall is just around the corner.
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Hi all! Long time no chat I've been busy but not with anything special
We had a bad storm and I'm still dealing with the aftermath of one of my trees losing 3 giant branches. I made the mistake of trying to lift the limb off the electrical line while it was still raining! I didn't realize that the 2 other limbs had already pulled the lines out of the wall of the house. I could have been electrocuted! (sometimes my stupidity/lack of thought shocks me!) The electric company took 5 days to get to me since I hadn't lost power, I was low woman on the totem pole. I spent the last couple of days, chain sawing it up. 13 yard waste bags later it is finally cleaned up. Luckily, the garbage men took 7 bags last time. Only 6 more and it will all be a memory!
We took a long weekend vacation to Cincinnati a couple of weekends ago. It was fun and I was happy that although my hip hurt, it wasn't horrible enough to make me stop. The zoo and King's Island was a LOT of walking but I survived The boys were able to see an old friend who moved to Cincy (his mom and I are buddies) so that made it even more fun!!!!
The boys start school this week (D.J. has orientation to HS on Wednesday) on Thursday. Can't believe my babies are both in High School! Last week we did something almost every day! I worked but we went out almost every night and tried to squeeze more in (esp. fishing for DJ!) On Wednesday, we drove to Santa Clause Indiana to go to Holiday World for the day. We spent 6 hours in the car for 6 hours at the park. It poured for about 30 minutes twice while we were there The rain made it not crowded so the boys enjoyed that! I spent pretty much the whole time in the wave pool relaxing On Friday, we were suppose to go to a place called Fugitive beach (a old quarry with a beach and swimming) but it was cloudy and we decided to not go. Instead, we went to lunch, Skyzone and then cupcakes The boys took their friends and it was a fun time!
Austin has his first job!!!! I'm so happy for him, he's a shoe caddy for the Men's Hair Saloon. He shines shoes (didn't know people still did that!) and cleans up the hairdresser's stations after a customer gets his hair cut. He seems to really enjoy it--he gets tips every time he works so he loves having cash! Not sure what his schedule will be, right now it's all over the place. One really nice thing is that the latest he will ever work is 8:30pm which means he could still come home and do homework. (not that he's into homework )
Love reading about everyone's days!
Aero--you are the busiest retired person! Loved reading about the fair
Marcie--so glad the extra fluid is gone and you are feeling better! Is Cisco better now that the fireworks are done?
Sheryl--hope you have/had a great birthday! Love hearing about your animals and their personalities. Is Cookie crowing much? I had a friend whose cat's went into surgery as Billy & Jack and came out Thelma & Louise !!!!!!!
Ivanek--glad Dan is ok! The guided meditation sounds good to me--I think everyone can use that in today's world! The library concert sounded fun
Anew--glad you got your new appliances and that you like them! Congrats on the new grandbaby, hope everything goes well
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Hi everyone. I sure got behind on your goings-on! I think I'm caught up again.
We're having triple-digit days again here. This round the heat is bothering me more than the last stretch of super hot days. You just can't please me. I'm either too hot or too cold.
My new Galaxy S5 they got me at work is no more. I went to turn it on last Friday and it wouldn't turn on. I brought to the "phone guy" here at work, but he wasn't able to figure out the issue. So they will be buying me a new phone, and in the meantime they will configure a spare phone for me.
Tomorrow we will be going to lunch to celebrate the arrival of a new attorney here at work. We'll walk there as a group. I can use the exercise (to work off the lunch). It's an Italian place, so I may splurge and have spaghetti.
Jannie, it's nice when you can pop in. Yep, Cisco is no longer traumatized over the fireworks. The neighborhood finally stopped setting them off. Yay on Austin's job!
Sheryl, how nice of your neighbor sharing the fruit for your llamas. Our neighbor has an orange tree, and never shares with us!
Isabella, the meditation sounds like a really good idea for you and Dan. It really is relaxing when stressed.
Debora, what with all the raves, I'm going to have to make a batch of that Princes Cabbage. Maybe for a potluck work.
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Good Morning. I finally got here while John's still in bed. I haven't gotten up any earlier, I just wake up whenever I wake up. (usually by 6 am) I haven't used an alarm clock in years. I did set it one time last year when I needed to catch a morning flight for one of those trips to California, but still woke up before it went off.
I've been able to get John to go out with me on errands and then a drive. Has made our days more enjoyable, he's getting more and more frustrated with things here at home. I see a bigger decline in him recently. Starting today, the weatherman says we'll have a streak of 100 degree days, through the weekend. We don't have much humidity and the temps drops dramatically in the shade, and with a breeze. I usually stay in the house with all the fans blowing, but if I can, I'll get John in the car again and we'll drive with the A/C on. There's a nice park nearby with a "forest" of trees and we can walk in there where it's cooler.
I think it was Isabella who asked about Souplantation? I think it was you because I know Pasadena had one, my Mom and Dad talked about going there. Maybe it's a Southern California restaurant. We don't have one up here, but once, I was checking the internet about the restaurant we do have up here called Sweet Tomatoes, and saw that it's the same company as Souplantation. So, I assume it's the same set up, but under a different name for the different area. Never did go there though, at least not yet.
My Chevy Nova was my first car, my first love. License plate was RON 943, so I called him "Ronny". My Dad bought it new in 1966, I was 12, and we took a month long, across the country, trip in it that summer. I have great memories of seeing America in that car. In 1970, my Dad wanted a bigger car and bought a Chrysler and sold the Chevy to my Mom's aunt. She didn't like it because it did not have power steering and was hard for her to turn. So, My senior year of high school, I bought it back from her. I had that car until 1974, when I moved to Wisconsin and I sold it to a girl from our church. Unfortunately, she totaled it, I was so sad.
The IHC Travelall is like a tractor, ha ha. IHC (International Harvester Co) started by making farm machinery and then moved into other trucks and cars. The Travelall is more like the Chevy Suburban, nice and big and roomy. I still have it, but it's in the barn waiting for John to work on the brakes. It may not get back on the road again until I sell it to someone else who can do the brake job. Love that car too, it was great to take out of town company to see the sights in, Big windows and sitting up high, like being in a tour bus.
Debora, I'm with Marcie, I've got try that Prince Cabbage also, sounds great, thanks for posting the recipe. You got a great deal on biscuits and gravy, yum, one of my favorites, making my mouth water right now.
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Hi all. Yay it's Friday!
It looks like our triple-digit weather is done now. Should stay in the mid-90s through the weekend.
We've been on "spare-the-air" days for a few days now. The smoke from a wild fire to the north of us has settled in the valley. The sun has been covered by the sun and has had a weird color to it since Wednesday. It's been bothering my lungs and my eyes have been red and watery over it (I guess I should not complain, but I need to whine a little). Today has been a little better than yesterday, so hopefully this will be done soon.
Work gave me my "loner" cell phone this morning. This one is a Galaxy S4 and doesn't have all the bells and whistles the S5 had, but it will do until they order me a new S5. One of the features I really liked about the S5 was that I could record my finger print and then unlock the phone by just sliding my finger over the on button. Can't do that with the S4. Have to type in a 9-digit password. What a pain.
Tomorrow I take my car into the shop to get its twice yearly service. I was due to take it in on August 10th, so I'm behind. My car desperately needs a bath, so I'll run it through the car wash on my way home from work this afternoon.
I don't think Dad was feeling well last night. He was up most of the night (unusual for him...I'm the night owl in this family). But by the time I got up to get ready for work he had already taken Cisco for his walk and then left the house to go out for breakfast.
Yesterday my work group and I walked to an Italian restaurant to welcome a new attorney to the office. I was not pleased with my meal at all. I ordered spaghetti with marinara and I think they heard me wrong and gave me spaghetti carbonara. I only ate a few bites and called it a day. I guess I should have sent it back, but I didn't.
Today I decided to walk to a restaurant across the street from that Italian place we went to yesterday. It's called Coconuts Fish Cafe and Yelp gave it rave reviews for it's fish tacos. It was pretty good, but messy. It had like 17 toppings, so I wound up eat it like a salad, with the tortillas on the side. I think next time I'll have them hold the mango. Not a big mango fan.
Sheryl, it's sounds like you've inherited our triple-digit weather. I feel for people that get that kind of weather when they don't have A/C in the house. Ronny sounds like he was a great first car to have. My first reliable car was a 1964 Mercury Comet. We bought it for $500 from a little old lady who had hardly driven it all and it was so fun to drive. My actual first car was not reliable at all. It was a Fiat and was very much a lemon. I'm sorry John is not doing as well. That's great that you can get him out of the house.
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Hi ladies, well so much for seeing light at the end of the tunnel at work. I am once again treading water trying to keep my head above water. None of the managers wanted to come in on Saturday so I was not able to work. Oh well, it will be there Monday. Maybe I'll skip my gym and go in really early Monday. We'll see. I signed up for a free week of Essential Oils talks and training videos being e-mailed to me. Hopefully I'll find some time to watch them. If I even get a little helpful tidbit of info it will be good. I don't have a lot of money to spend on a bunch of oils but I wouldn't mind adding another one or 2 to the few that I already use.
A couple of months ago I won 2 free movie tickets from my carpet cleaner who has a trivia contest each month. Today Dan and I went to see an animated movie called Kubo and the 2 strings. It was beautifully filmed and very enjoyable. You could tell it was a labor of love. We went to lunch afterward to a nearby restaurant called Fat Burger. It was decent but I wouldn't rush back. It was a lot of food (and of course we ate every bit of it). We agreed that we need to start sharing meals when we go out. We'll see how that plays out. We are going to go to Jami's this evening around 7pm to play dominos. We are really looking forward to it. We haven't gotten together in a while. I bought a key lime pie from Trader Joe's and some whipped cream for us to have for dessert. I hope it is good.
Thanks for all the good wishes for Dan. He still has ups and downs but things seem to be better. Today was a big day for him going into many "out of his comfort zone" experiences. He kept pretty calm and dealt with each one well.
Sheryl, I remember those IHC vehicles now. We had a friend who had one and as you said it was very much like a suburban. Too bad about the ending for your sweet Nova! Happy to hear that John has been going with you for some nice drives. The temps have finally broken here at least for a few days and the days are getting shorter too, so hopefully it is getting better where you are also. Yes, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes are the same company. I believe Sweet Tomatoes is the parent company name so you probably have the original.
Marcie, Did they give you an ETA on when you will get your replacement phone? Hopefully you won't have to wait much longer. Bummer about getting the wrong meal when you went to the Italian place. I hate when you pay good money for a meal out and it is disappointing. That has been happening to me more often lately. Probably a good thing. Maybe it will cause me to eat out less often.
Jannie, So nice to hear from you. Great that you got to have lots of fun evenings out with the boys before school started. Wow, 2 in HS now! Yes, crazy that you tried to pick up that branch. We have to be very careful with these types of situations. Thank God nothing happened. Did the boys help with the cleanup?
Debora, Lots of visitations to go to this last few weeks. Do you think it is because of our age?! You live in a pretty tight knit community - that probably has a lot to do with it. When I made the Princes Cabbage I put in more cabbage than the recipe called for. I just didn't feel like saving the rest of the cabbage. It worked out well so I think you can probably put in as much as you feel like using and be just fine.
Anew, hope all is well with you and that you are staying cool and comfortable.
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And another week has sped by and I was sure I chatted during the week. I was wrong. I took my friend in for her knee scope Monday morning. I picked her up at 7:30 and I was home by 2:30 and I don't think the actual scope took much more than 20-25 minutes. I got to be with her before she was taken back and then while she got ready to leave. And the doctor talked with me when he was done. I laughed cause they said no hurry on leaving - when you are ready. She had the shakes and hurt and they got that under control and the next thing it's - okay sit up. Here are your clothes and you are out the door. We got a prescription filled and got her home and in the house. Her husband was waiting - he has a lot of problems and that's why he couldn't take her in. She's having a hard time staying down as much as she should but she's off work for two weeks so will take it a little easier.
When I got home, DH and I headed off. It was our anniversary. We checked out the new Bed, Batha nd Beyond store and got some birthday gifts. We went to Big Lots for fun, ate at Chick-Fil-A and then went to Krispy Kreme for dessert. Guess we had two desserts cause while we were trying to decide what to get, they handed us a donut hot off the line. Yum. Then I had a custard filled roll with chocolate icing. Yum again.
Tuesday I had the entire day at home - so nice and it felt like I got some things done - just don't have very many days like that. Wednesday morning was to the church and work on the Echoes. Wednesday evening I went to Lori's and did more 4-H - it takes several trips to their house. I was there a couple of hours. I did the dishes first and then worked with Thomas and then headed home. Thursday the morning was spent in town cleaning the Community House. The two of us worked three hours. I also took the afghan I had done back to the person I did it for. She knew I wouldn't take any money so she asked where she could make a donation so had her give to our women's group at church so it will help our missionaries. That was sweet of her.
Friday was going to town and Ralph got his eyes checked. His prescription didn't change but they did dialate his eyes so I drove the rest of the time. I started straightening the house after we got home cause I knew today would be full. Our 4-H club had a float in the Watermelon Festival Parade. 7 4-Hers and 2 adults on the back of a pick-up but they had fun throwing candy and we advertised 4-H. There was a car show so we walked around it and visited with people we don't see often and headed home with oldest grandson. Took the meat off the rotissiere chicken we bought yesterday and fixed a veggie and pulled out some fruit and we ate. Thomas helped me set up a bed in the one room downstairs - finally got enough room cleared to do that - there's still plenty to do but it's better so Thomas plans to sleep in there tonight. He's at the Youth Group party now. Ralph and are will be headed it to eat watermelon and go to the variety show.
Tomorrow is the Sunday everyone comes - celebrating 4 birthdays this month. There's a baby shower in the afternoon but I just went in on the gift. And then we have a missionary speaking in the evening so it will be another full day.
Jannie, I enjoy hearing about your life - just the ordinary things going on. Bummer on losing the branches. Thankful you weren't hurt while working with them. What a nice getaway you had. How's is school going for them. You packed a lot into that last week. Special memories. Cool on Austin's job. Didn't know many got shoes shined. I hear a good job gets a good tip. Spending money is always nice to have.
Thomas (oldest grandson) is waiting for his uncle to pay him. He has a big fine ($140) to pay since he left the scene of an accident. It was a half mile from home. He and another car stopped about the same time. Thomas thought he was first so started to make his turn. He saw the car coming and sped up so got him at the doors. He panicked and drove to the school but they went right back. It was considered to be his fault because if two cars are across from each other, the one going straight has the right away. Hard way to learn things. The car can still be driven but looks bad and they only have liability on it. So I'm not sure what the plan is.
Marcie, you've had a lot of heat. We have not hit 100 much at all this summer compared to you. And today it only got up to about 80 - very nice for the parade. We got a lot of rain last night. Roads were better than I thought they would be today. Some areas got like 6 inches. We didn't get that much but the sump pump ran and there's water standing in the yard.
Sheryl, so sorry you can see a decline in John. Hard to see happen and deal with. Seems like he's been more willing to go riding with you so that's good. I've been to a Sweet Tomatoes and really liked it but it was in Kansas City. Wow, you really remember your cars. I remember my first - a corvair mostly because it was a stick and my parents brought it down to college, took me to a parking lot for learning and left me with it. The poor people who rode with me got used to the jerking while I learned. Yum on the peaches - we got a few fresh ones that were yummy.
Marcie, bummer on your phone giving out already. Hope the new one comes soon - at least you have one in the meantime. Did you have a relaxing time while your car was serviced? Neat that all who went to eat were willing to walk but sorry they messed up your order. Fish tacos - I should try them. Yours looked good.
Isabella, sorry work has swamped you again but 2 days away from it is probably good. I can't believe how much you pack into a weekend. Hope you have time to watch the videos. Glad Dan is doing better. Playing dominoes sounds so fun and brings back a lot of good memories for me - that was my dad's favorite game.
Back from the watermelon festival - it was good - ice cold and delicious. We got some shortly before they ran out so glad we didn't go any later. More people to visit with and they we went to the variety show. Now a lot of people but most did 2 numbers - all singing buy one and it was dance. It was fun and always ends with God Bless America. I was sure glad I took my sweater cause the building was cold and we came out to come home, it was quite cool outside too. Now I'm waiting to hear from grandson but don't expect a call for at least another hour.
I don't watch the news a lot but had it on while I was waiting on Ralph and they were talking about one area that had 6 inches of rain last night and the flooding. Then they mentioned a business that was getting ready to open and the waters broke a wall of the building and one of the owners started taking and the name came up and it was a cousin of mine - wouldn't have recognized him since I haven't seen him for years but I quickly set it to record so I could show him to the family tomorrow. He's around the age of my older kids from my Uncle's third marriage.
Well, I'll try and do better at chatting more but no promises. Have a good week.
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Hi everyone, it's been a busy time for me and it doesn't look like the heat will be giving up anytime soon. I am sure appreciative for having air conditioning. I got out today and went into big town to do some retail therapy, lol. Didn't spend much but it was nice getting out and about. I get cabin fever during the summer because I am generally stuck inside.
It is sad to see all the new fires in the West and the lost homes and lives out there. I hope they can get things under control sooner than later. Then there is all the historic flooding all over the nation. It is so sad.
I sent the package to my son and his wife for the baby, a lot of baby clothes, it's exciting having a new one coming.
My truck is fixed, it was a split hose which caused fumes to go out and the Evap Charcoal Canistor's sensor detected it. Hubby was thankful he didn't have to drop the tank to fix it, just needed new hose and a connector to change it out. Now I think my truck will be good to go for a while, I do need a new headliner in the truck thought. Mine is starting to split in areas that look like it's been cut everywhere. Those aren't expensive, it just takes time to work on and I would rather he wait until the fall kicks in and the heat won't be such an issue for him to work on it. Now, if I had the cash I would get a new paint job and my truck would be like brand new. Hmm, if only....
It's good to see everyone here.
Have a good day everyone.
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Anew, sorry you're still having so much heat. AC is wonderful for that. Stay in. Yay that the truck repair was a fairly easy one and probably not too expensive. Go ahead and dream about the paint job. Dreams are free.
Sunday was another cooler day. Woke up to 57 this morning. May have to put a blanket back on the bed. Thomas called me to pick him up from the party around 10 - said he didn't want me to stay up to later and then added that he was a bit tired too. Sunday morning I did our pills as usual. Ralph came in to take his and said I had the wrong pill case out for him. Somehow I set things different and put my pills in his and vice versus. But at first the thought was I had just put them away wrong and we panicked a bit cause I had taken "my" pills which we thought were his pills. So it was relief when we realized I had taken my pills but they were in his pill case. I'll get it changed today cause I have the cases that are more work to open. Then I started the potatoes and meat for dinner and about 30 minutes before leaving, I walked by and checked them and realized I had turned the potatoes on but not plugged them in. Whew, glad I got that one. Dinner was well eaten. 1 piece of case and some watermelon was all I had left. Well, there was a bit of potatoes so I just ate them as I was putting them away. I was surprised on the chicken so went back and looked and it was only 4 oz a person but I know some of the little kids didn't eat that much. But, even though I was the cook, it was good - just thrown in the crockpot. We celebrated 4 birtdays - no one had to rush off so not quite as chaotic as last time. And then we went to church last night - nice evening but a full day.
I am home for the day. Will get a start on the meal I'm doing for a church family and otherwise just plug away on the stuff on my list and hopefully get the house straightened up and the chair put back in place. Have a good one.0 -
Good Morning, our heat wave is over. Thursday through Saturday were highs of 98, 102 and 100 degrees. Then, yesterday it only got up to 80, how comfortable that felt. Friday, I was able to talk John into taking a drive, so during the heat of the day (11am til 5 pm) we were either in the A/C'd car or in an A/C'd building. Had a great time.
Today, I have an appointment with my PCP, for a general physical. I haven't had a physical for many years. When I was working and feeling good, I was busy and never saw a doctor. Then, when I got sick, once they determined cancer, I was off to the oncologist and never did get a physical. Now, the cancer is sort of under control but I'm still having trouble breathing, so I wonder if there's another problem going on. Or, maybe it's still the paralyzed larynx and I have to live with it and just be careful when I eat and talk and exert myself.
This Thursday, I'll be joining my Women's Bible Study friends for lunch. It will be good to see them and visit again, but that will make 2 days this week that I will leave John home alone. We'll see how that goes.
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Good morning. I'm up and going cause I needed to use the bathroom shortly before the alarm would have gone off so just stayed up - no snoozing. This week has filled up. So I'm thankful that I had all of yesterday at home. I got the house straightened up from Sunday, did what I could for meal for today and a number of little things. With no leftovers I had to think about meals but we ate - I'll make more progress on my freezer. Today I'm taking my friend that had the knee scope to PT. She was told she can drive but doesn't feel comfortable doing it. She may end up taking a 3rd week off work. When I get home, I'll finish up the meal, deliver to the friend mid-afternoon, run into Lori's and then to go a superintendent thank-you meal if things go as planned (but things are always subject to change).
Sheryl, it's so nice you have so many fun and interesting things to do not too far away for you. Have fun with you physical. I hope you get answers on the breathing. Thursday sounds fun too. Praying John will do ok while you are gone.
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Good Morning, I'm up extra early too. Same reason as Debora, bathroom call and then just stayed up.
I am so pleased with my new Primary doctor. We had a good discussion on what's going on and she listened and agreed with my analysis. Naturally I liked it that she agreed with me. I've been trying to get off the blood pressure pills and no one would listen. I was scared to just stop taking them, and rightly so, this doctor said it's not good to stop cold turkey. That in itself would cause my BP to rise. She put me on 1/2 the dosage and will wean me off completely, provided my BP stays in the normal range. I'm sure it will, I think it only went up due to the stress of not knowing what was wrong with me and the frustration of being misdiagnosed. Blood pressure meds have a side effect of a hacking cough and I know that my Mom had a terrible hacking cough until her doctor changed her meds, about 15 years ago and the cough disappeared. The doctor also said that the stress and trauma of the cancer could have brought on some asthma or a bronchial something or other, so I will have an inhaler to try to get relief and breath easier. I told her that the other doctors said it would take time for the larynx to heal and if I'm rushing the healing process, just tell me, I can be more patient. There are times when my voice is back to normal, but my breathing is worse. She said I've been patient long enough and it's time to search further for answers. Just what I wanted to hear, she's willing to Help Me, Yay!
So starting today, I'm on new meds and we'll see how it progresses. I need to take my BP everyday and check back with her in a week and then also a second week, and then we'll go from there, either lower the dose again or put it back depending upon the readings. I'm confident that I can stay calm, cool and collected and keep my BP low without meds.
John did well while I was gone, I think he worked out in the pasture the whole time. I stopped by Shari's on the way home and picked up late lunch/early dinner. It was Milkshake Monday, a gimmick they are offering all summer, free milkshake with the purchase of a burger. So, I bought 2 NW Tillamook Burgers (a terrific burger with a thick slice of cheddar) and a strawberry shake for John and a peanut butter one for me. Also, John had fries and I had onion rings. Not the healthiest of meals, but so yummy. They also have Free Pie Wednesdays, a free slice of pie when you purchase a dinner, but we never buy the dinners, only breakfast or lunch. It was fun to see so many older couples in there with burgers and shakes. Reminiscing ?!?!?!?!? (I just reread this last sentence and am laughing at myself...the couples were my age and older, Yes, I'm old).
I got an invite from my cousins in Grants Pass to join them for their family holiday weekend at Gold Beach this coming weekend. I declined because it's so far away. If it were a day trip, I'd go in a flash, but it would take us one day to drive down, stay at least one day to visit and one day to drive home. I know John would not want to be away from home that long. Turns out I have another good reason for declining. Jack and Gayla asked us over a month ago if we are willing to feed their animals if they can take off for a weekend, of course I said yes, they do so much for us, feeding critters is the least we can do in return, plus, it's fun. They came over last night and said that they can get away this coming weekend. They are going to Kennewick, across the state in Eastern Washington, and seeing family coming in for a visit from Idaho. Some family members that they haven't seen in over 20 years. They will be gone Friday through Monday. Glad I'll be home to go across the street to feed.
As they were leaving, we admired the new front deck again, they really like it too. I mentioned that I haven't found just the right chairs for out there yet. They said we need a swing out there to sit in. I like that idea, a nice patio glider. I'll start looking and pricing, I bet they're spendy.
I talked to Nancy last Saturday to check on her appointment with the surgeon. It went well, however, he wanted more Xrays before scheduling any surgery, so it's postponed a little longer. She got the Xrays, but won't see the doctor or get more answers until this coming Friday.
Christina's very frustrated. Finally got the power chair, but too expensive and logistics won't permit a ramp being put in at her house, so the chair isn't useful. Then, their car broke down and they need the money to fix the car, so she feels that she has to sell the power chair. I hope something changes that permits her to get full use of that chair. It's so necessary for her to get around better. She is also completely frustrated with the pain management doctor, getting no help and going into the office is a huge ordeal in itself, extremely painful.
This is long this morning and I haven't mentioned any of you yet. I'll browse back through your comments and see what I should have said and forgot.
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I did better at sleeping in today - got up a little before 6 and leave in 10 minutes to walk. Had a full day of going yesterday. Morning was taking my friend to PT. She's decided to take another week off work (and will retire earlier if it doesn't go well). But she is trying to do all the things they tell her to do. Got home and quickly got potatoes on to cook for potato salad (and a few to eat for dinner). Made the potato salad and did just a little stuff here at home and Ralph and I headed off to deliver the meal. We visited for about a half hour. It was good but hard. The husband had surgery a year ago and with a new brain bleed and who knows what all, he now can't walk, talk, etc. So they are doing rehab. If you ask him a yes/no question, he can stop shaking enough to answer by shaking his head. He understands but it takes getting used to. Then we went on to Lori's. We stopped at the school to get Lucy and I got to drive their "new" car home. Really nice and they only paid $100. Guy was making a trade-in and only going to get $500 for it so let them have it for less. Wife works with Lori. They may keep the white car and let Thomas drive it just the way it is now. See what insurance cost is. Worked on 4-H and talked till time to go to the thank you meal which was really good and then home. Today is full too but I chose.
Sheryl, glad your visit with your doctor went so well and you have a plan and John did okay. Wonderful that you can help your neighbors out but bummer you can see family. Glad Nancy is closer to having her surgery. Christina has it tough.
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Forgot to mention - our rooster is going bye-bye today. Think it might end up in a soup pot. One less mouth for us to feed.0
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Good morning - days can sure get a different twist to them. I went to church to work on the Echoes. It's interesting to read tidbits in them as we work and we're ready to start on the 80s for the hole punching. I got home, Ralph got here with the semi and then called the place we were going to make sure they were loading soybean meal. Well, they were but only on production basis which means about 3 semis an hour. She didn't say how many trucks were there but she advised not coming. So I figured out what we could eat, adjusted to the fact I was going to have the afternoon at home and started in on my list. I loaded up the rest of the stuff for the Etc. Shop. I have stuff from 4 people and my trunk and back seat are full. I never seem to do anything big but felt good about what got done.
Today I'm going shopping with a friend. They are the ones that have been in Kenya for the last 4 years so getting used to things here plus some girl time is what she's looking for. I figure we'll eat lunch out. Then I'm going with Ralph to a corn meeting in a town 1 hour away this evening. I'm going for the meal - ha. Right now I'm going to go have breakfast - a dinner roll with egg and cheese. Have a great day.0 -
Good Morning, Thanks Debora, I'm sure I'll have a great day. I'm excited to meet the ladies for lunch. This time, we're meeting at Applebee's because Connie quit driving since her latest back injury and she chose the place so her husband can easily drop her off and pick her up. I've never been there, so I may check out their menu on-line when I'm finished here. I told John he's welcome to come with me, he'll probably end up saying no, but it's forecast to be 95 and I'd rather have him with me in a cool restaurant than out in the pasture in the heat. Certainly, if he stays home, I'll come home right after lunch so I can check on him. I don't need to stop at the grocery store today and I don't have any other errands in mind for after lunch.
I've been taking my BP every day, in fact, several times a day. Interesting that it's consistently higher in the mornings than evenings. I would have thought it would be the other way around. Still in the normal range so I'm very happy. I haven't noticed any improvement due to the inhaler though, I need to be patient, maybe it takes time. It hit me yesterday that the doctor's office always asks about smoking, alcohol and drugs and I always say no to all, but I didn't tell them how much coffee I drink. I wonder now if I should cut back on that. I'll ask when I call the doctor next week.
Going way back...
Jannie, what an ordeal with the branches. So glad you survived it OK and no electrocution. It all happens so quick, grab without thinking. Gotta be so careful when there are electrical wires involved.
Your boys are growing up before our very eyes. It's so nice to see them mature and become young men. I recently mentioned that to Lynn about her girls too. Hard to call them "Tiny Tarts" anymore, they're young women.
Thankfully, Cookie doesn't start crowing until dawn, (right now about 5:30-5:45) and soon the days will be shorter so the crowing will be later in the AM and stop earlier in the PM. It's nice, not as loud and piercing as previous roosters and there's nothing through the night.
Marcie, poop on the new phone mess. Hope you got it straightened out by now. Just hearing about those smart phones, drives me to drink, ha ha ha Just too much info. I think they do everything, way too much. There's my old dinosaur coming out again.
My grandma (Mom's mom) had lots of fruit trees, orange, lemon, lime and fig and gave bags of stuff to all the neighbors. I loved picking ripe figs, right off the tree, and pop them in my mouth. She also had grape vines, which the grapes usually ended up raisins because she picked the good grape leaves for sarma and the grapes would dry out on the vine. Lots of veggies and herbs too. My grandpa (Dad's dad) had an avocado tree in the back yard. Norma and I would go out with a knife and spoon, pick them, slice them in halve and scoop out mouthfuls. Great to grow up in Pasadena with one set of grandparents north a few roads and the other set right down the street, within two blocks.
My Toyota has one more, already paid for in the purchase package, maintenance servicing, so now I'm stretching it out. The sticker says I should take it in by October, but I think I'll wait for more mileage instead of the calendar month. I just don't drive as much as the average person anymore.
Fish tacos are one of my favorites. Great photo and good idea to use a fork, it looked like it would be messy to try to fold and pick up.
Isabella, so good to hear that Dan is doing better. We really test ourselves when we go "out of our comfort zone", sounds like Dan excelled, Yay !!!
Any more looking for another house?
Your time with Jami and other friends sounds wonderful. And, your free concerts and other outings. So glad you can get some relaxation and release time away from work.
Wow, Debora, time for Thomas to get a first car already? Once again, "kids" we have gotten to know through our friendships here are now all grown up.
I remember all my cars. I bought a Plymouth Valiant when I lived in Wisconsin, almost as good as my Chevy Nova, but not as sentimental. I sold it when my roommate got a new car and we car-pooled and did almost everything together, so no need for 2 cars. Then, when I got ready to move back to California, I bought a Volvo and traveled East first, drove all over the U.S. visiting family and friends and ended up out West again. That "little" car had the biggest trunk I had ever seen, in any car, and, in the trunk plus the back seat, I was able to pack all my worldly possessions to move. The only piece of furniture I had was my huge Lincoln Rocker (which is now John's favorite chair) and a former roommate had put that in her U-Haul and took it to California, months before I moved, when she left to get married. Aawwwww, memories. Too bad I can no longer fit all my worldly possessions in a car. Really time to de-clutter.
OK, I'm tired of sneezing now. For the last few days, every time I sit at this computer, I have a sneezing fit. I go outside or even just to another room and I'm fine. I think there must be something sitting here beside me that I'm allergic to. John's got a few shop towels piled on the table next to some nuts & bolts, probably there's solvent or something on those rags. Time to take them out and see if that cures my problem.
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Good Morning. Yesterday was so much fun, six of us gathered together. Although, with six of us, spread out around a big booth, there were 2-3 conversations going on at once. A bit hard to get in on all the talk and catching up on each and every one. But, it was great to get out and see everyone again. When the bills came, the waitress asked who was a "Golden Apple", I didn't respond because I didn't know what that was, I figured they had joined something. Carol spoke for me and said I was in that group too. Apparently, you don't have to register, just say so. If you are 55 or older, you get 10% off your tab. Nice!
I had a grilled shrimp, avocado and red grapefruit salad. Very Yummy! I chose this salad originally, at home after looking on-line and then in the restaurant, changed my mind to the Thai shrimp salad with peanut sauce. Fortunately, the waitress mentioned that the peanut sauce is spicy. If she thought it was spicy, I figured it's way too spicy for me, so I went back to my original choice.
After 3 ladies left, Carol, Ivy and I stayed longer to visit. It was nice to get to know Ivy a little better. I know her through the group, but really don't know her very well.
John did fairly well while I was gone, (11am - 3 pm). He said there were things he wanted to ask me about, but can't remember. I didn't find anything totally out of place.
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Good morning. Very full day away from the house yesterday. I picked up my friend at 8:30 and we went to Dollar Tree and then the Etc. Store after we unloaded the trunk and back seat full of stuff. We both found things to buy at both stores. Then we headed to the bigger town and went to Aldi's. We ended up at McDonalds for lunch. I caught up on all her kids. Next was Joanne's - fabric and crafts. This friend is very crafty. I enjoyed the looking. Dillons was our last stop. I just walked along with her since I'm headed to town today but part of the idea was to make her more familiar with the area. Biggest mistake we made (and we realized it just a little to late) was she bought chocolate chips at Aldi's and it only got up to 80s but that's too hot even with windows down for chips. It didn't phase my friend though. She said you can't buy chocolate chips in Kenya - you buy a chocolate bar and chop it up so she'll just do that. We got back to her place, unloaded (her husband was there and helped) and I headed home. I had time to check my email (and help grandson proof and English assignment).
Then Ralph and I headed out for the evening. We drove an hour, had time to walk through a bookstore and then went to the meeting. Dinner was really good and meeting was fairly interesting and we were home by 9:30. Today Ralph and went to town, did our Friday shopping and were home by noon. He found another sub for half-price so had it, potato salad and vegetable relish for dinner. He headed to the farm and I'm working on putting everything away and then my list. Just the usual. Tomorrow we'll go get the soybean meal and get ready for Sunday. Hopefully, the wait in line won't be too long but we're going in the morning so it shouldn't be too hot. We've had two more good rains this week so plenty of mud and no one can be in the field.
Sheryl, glad John did okay while you were gone for a long lunch. Yep, with 9 you can't all be in on one conversation but it's still fun to be together. Your salad sounds good except for the grapefruit. Yay on the BP staying in the normal range. Yes, give the inhaler time. You didn't get to how you are overnight - why would you get out of it quickly and your doctor may try something else if this doesn't work. Cool on knowing all your cars and I love the stories about them. Strange that you sneeze when at the computer. The rags doing it makes sense.
Ralph told me last night that Derek and Lindsey gave him a card for us last Sunday (just now telling me - yea) and it has a Starbucks gift card. Seems a strange choice since I don't drink coffee but I know they have other stuff so going there will be a new experience for us.
If I pop in more often it doesn't take as long to write but you probably get more detail. What a trade-off.
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Hi everyone, and happy Friday!
It’s been another busy work week (what’s new) and I’m glad the week is over (what’s new again!). I’ve been doing a lot of work on the website this week, and will be more of the same probably for the next couple weeks. Lots of website projects right now.
We’ve been having beautiful summer weather for the last week. Can’t get much better for this time of year. The highs are in the low to mid-90s and the lows are in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Great walking weather. I’ve been getting back into the walking groove and spend my breaks/lunchtime at work walking around the city.
The smoke from the wildfires to the north of us finally lifted and the air is so much better now.
Yesterday I took my last Metformin pill (for diabetes) and needed to stop by the pharmacy on the way home to get the prescription refilled. The pharmacy is in a grocery story, so I usually just stop in and while they fill the prescription I go shopping. This time they told me it would take three days to fill because they were revamping their computer system and it’s taking longer to generate the paperwork. When I told them I needed it for today they went ahead and filled it, but said it would take about three hours. So went back after three hours and it took another hour. I was so glad to get home last night. What a pain. Next time I will call ahead for sure and make sure I don’t wait until I run out to get it refilled.
Dad informed me a couple days ago that he’s going to the hospital on Monday to have an angiogram performed. Since he is one to not let me know when there is a problem until it’s on top of us, I asked what was wrong. He tells me it’s just routine and his cardiologist said it was time to have it checked out again. I hope that’s the case. The hospital he’s always gone to shut down last year, so tomorrow he’s going to take me to the new hospital so I know how to get there…just in case there’s a problem.
My appetite has not been very good for a while now, but it seems to be returning. I’m going to have to watch myself so I don’t gain back the weight I’ve lost. I’m at my lowest weight in a long time now. People at work have been remarking on it lately. I had to go buy some smaller pants last weekend, and this weekend I will probably go get a few new tops because the ones I have now are so baggy on me. I don’t mind that at home, but not at work.
Anew, sorry about the heat. I hope it lifts soon for you.
Isabella, sharing the meals sounds like a good plan. It would be easy for me. It’s rare these days that I ever finish a meal when I go out. How’d work go this week? Bummer that you couldn’t work on Saturday.
Debra, I hope your friend who had the knee scope is doing ok. They sure do shuffle people out of the hospitals quickly these days, except when you want them to, then it seems to take forever. Happy Anniversary (belated!) to you and DH. Glad Thomas or the other person didn’t get hurt in that accident. I had a similar experience once back in the early 90’s, but I was the one with the right of way and the person turning pretty much totaled my car. I got a bump on the head, but nothing serious. Wound up having to get another car, but his insurance came through on that. You sure have been getting a lot of rain! Send it our way, would ya?! Did you "dispatch" the rooster, or did someone else do that? I don't think I'd have it in me. My Grandma was an old pro at though!
Sheryl, that’s great that your heat wave is over too. Your new PCP sounds like she will really work with you. That’s great! I hope your breathing gets better soon. The glider for the new deck sounds like a good idea. Hopefully you can find something not too spendy. Thanks for the update on Christina. That poor girl just can’t catch a break. Toyota continues to rotate my tires for free, but my last free maintenance service was last February. This time I had to pay full price, which was $51. Next time I’m going to wait for a coupon to come. That’s a bit pricy for a standard servicing.
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Good morning ladies! Work was better this week. Contracts have slowed down a tad so I was able to work on some of the insurance requests. I would really love to get my e-mail inbox emptied a bit so I don't overlook something important. I have so many requests pending something such as more info or some documentation so I've had to leave them in my inbox and it is beginning to be somewhat cluttered. I'm trying different things to manage it such as putting a red marker next to the ones that are pending. I've only had a chance to listen to one essential oils talk so far but it was on managing anxiety so it was the perfect one to catch. I will try to listen to some today and I think they are having an "encore" day tomorrow to listen to any of the weeks talks that you miss so I will try to listen to one or two tomorrow. They are almost an hour each so I'll really have to pick and choose. We had a very nice time playing dominos with Jami and her husband. The key lime pie that we got at Trader Joe's was good. I'd get it again. They got a cheese cake for dessert so it was quite the decadent evening!
The temps have broken for a while and it has been a pleasant week. Especially yesterday. Hope it continues but since it is August... We don't have anything planned this weekend - just R & R. It will be nice. Dan has gone to church with me the last 2 Sundays which makes me VERY happy!! Then he goes with me to do my grocery shopping. We haven't grocery shopped together for probably 20 years. We'll see how long he lasts! I took Friday and Monday off next week for the labor day weekend. No big plans but it will be nice to have a long weekend. I am a tad concerned about getting behind at work again but hopefully lots of people will be off too and things won't pile up too badly.
Debora, Happy Anniversary!! We had a great time playing dominos. Glad it brings happy memories for you as well. I really enjoy it. I never played until Jami's husband Joe got a set for Christmas a couple of years ago. Did you get rid of the rooster? My co-worker that I used to buy eggs from has decided she is really tired of taking care of chickens and wants to get rid of them even tho her mom still wants them. She has around 40 to get rid of. She might just load them up and take them to a farm up north she is familiar with. $100 for a car is an amazing deal!!! Hope it runs well for a long time.
Anew, great to hear from you! Glad that the problem with the truck was an easy fix and that it is running good as new. Hope the heat and humidity break soon. When does summer usually end in TX? As you know, here in the San Diego area it usually lasts until the end of Sept. Going for some "retail therapy" sounds like a really good way to get out of the house for a while.
Sheryl, glad to hear that your heat wave broke for a while. Your PCP sounds wonderful! They are hard to come by. It is actually a well documented fact that BP is always higher in the AM. That's why they tell you to be careful when waking up not to overdo it. When Dan takes his readings he has to do it several times at each sitting because the first is always high for some reason. It may be the type of cuff, etc. It is wise to do your car maintenance according to amount of mileage rather than time passing. That is what my mechanic suggested since I don't put that many miles on my car either. She is a 2012 and only has approx. 29,000 miles on her. That is low for a so cal car. So glad you were able to have lunch with the bible study gals. That is always a good time of fellowship. Food, folks, and fun I like to say. Dan doesn't feel up to "house" hunting right now although he still says he'd like to move so I don't bring it up. I'll let him initiate it again if/when he is ready. We still look at the listings the realtor sends over though because you never know when the right place might come along. There is a little condo on the listings right now that is very close to what we want but it only has a 1 car garage and they want $445,000 for it!!!!!!
Marcie, crazy that they took so long to fill your prescription. How frustrating. I would definitely call it in from now on so it will be ready for pick up when you get there. How did things go with your dad's test? How was the new hospital? Sounds like you are having lower temps like we are. Isn't it wonderful?! So happy to hear about the weight loss. Having to buy new clothes is a good problem to have. I just started my walks at lunch time again too. I am really enjoying it. They are slurry sealing the roads in our business park though so I have had to change my route so I am not poisoned by the horrible fumes. Hopefully it will dissipate soon.
Well, I think I've rambled on quite long enough!! I'm going to go and check on those essential oils talks. Have an awesome weekend!0
