OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Hi, all - another grey, rainy day and we may see flakes tonight. Had a bit of a rough night with foot and nightmares but that happens. Stomach on the fritz too so taking it very easy. Tomorrow my cleaner will be here and doc late afternoon. Sorry no personals but good luck to all who are about to get dumped on.
Watched the three-episode show on Henry VIII's wives - nothing really new but I love the Tudor period and the costumes. Trying to decide whether to start "The Crown" or "Victoria" next.
Truth be told, I am reasonably content right now, though the inconvenience can be annoying. I am warm and dry and maybe, just maybe there will be a SHOWER for me tomorrow night, in which case I am going to break out another pair of brand-new pjs after!0 -
Hello ladies- I tell you, coming here and reading about your lives, us all asking about each other and the evidence of our caring, all brings such joy to my heart . It is also taking me away from my troubled world. For this, I thank you immensely.
Diane- So nice having John there, taking walks, and sharing the care of Carrie. We have had some very warm weather, then the bad storms with rain too. I have been wearing sandals most of the winter. I need to get out to my flower pots and beds too. Happy Birthday to your Mom!
Patti- I am so glad you are getting together with your daughter. Is this the first time you will have spent time in her home for a length of time? I am still in awe that you have developed this beautiful relationship with the baby you so kindly gave up so many years ago. So sweet of a story. I prayed this would happen for you when you first told me about it. Sounds like some really neat stores in that shopping center. I didn't realize your car was still in the shop. Good luck on that Bill. I need two new tires on my car. Yes, I was relieved the serial killer horrible situation was resolved with the standoff, the woman is back from Georgia. I was afraid to stay at my house alone!
Janet - Surprisedly there were a couple tidbits of info on the latter wives of King Henry they expanded upon that I learned of. Specifically, Anne of Cleves, I did not know she was only 41 when she died and had been one of the riches women in England. I hope you are released to have a shower. Hooray for new pj's!
Suzi- You post such great old pictures on Facebook! Totally cute. I concur with you on overgrown Holly bushes. I had one get out of control too. Your classes sound very interesting. I need to get back into a routine. I finally have tomorrow around the house, so I have some "me" time.
Cindy- Yes for LR time!! You know we all love your alter ego. Lol. I need to submerge myself in reading, family, projects and fun things. I'm glad you have stayed strong, although I also know it can't have been easy my dear friend.
Bert- What plans do you have for this year? I hate I was unable to meet you last year. Will you have a vacation this year? How is your brother doing?
Glenn and I met out for dinner this evening as we both worked. I am just at the age that I cannot work 6-7 hours and come home and stand in the kitchen another hour and cook. It just wipes me out! So Glenn and I have a deal, one of us picks something up or we meet out. We had a great talk and his retirement looks prominent for April, latest, July. Another guy approached him today about an outside position.
I'm soooooo looking forward to tomorrow at home. I do have to get Brutus to the groomers and some projects to attend to. But no clients to rush to. Yes!
I must focus on Karla, I have not been sleeping well.
Karla
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Good Morning, Ladies. A busy day is in store. Today is Mike's retirement lunch. Many employees, company managers, and customers are meeting at a local restaurant from 11-1. I'm picking up Mike and then will head to the lunch. My cleaning lady is coming this morning, and then I need to get Power Point done for church. I have a visit tomorrow, so I need to arrange for a car rental (college policy). I think, in the long run, they will figure out that having supervisors rent cars will not be cost effective. They say it will be easier to manage and will save them money rather than paying us mileage. I can't wait to see the report after the semester ends.
Patti: My joints are doing pretty well considering all the weather changes we have. The leg machines seem to help. I made an appointment with a trainer for Tuesday to get some exercise ideas to help strengthen my back and help my knee.
Diane: I have told Dan and Annie to defintely keep all the Legos. I wish I had kept toys the boys had. Dylan would have enjoyed the Star Wars toys and action figures. You just don't think about things like that when you're young, at least I didn't. At that time, our house was so small, and I didn't have much space to store things. I wasn't a tote person back then like I am now!
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Got our snow in one fell swoop last night while I was at work. But the temps were too warm for any of it to stick to the roads or to form ice. Got off work at 10:30 but we really hustled all night. Now I don't work again until Saturday, after cards with my group and hoping for time for a quick lunch since I am working 2-7pm. My feet and ankles were really hurting all night and this morning so I skipp d the gym but have made a promise to myself to go to TRX tonight and class tomorrow. So looking forward to seeing my daughter tomorrow night.
Hope everyone is safe, warm and happy
Patti0 -
Hi Girls- working from home today due to the storm and I have a cold. Nothing serious and I'm doing Zicam to hopefully lessen the length of time it hangs around. The good news is not much of an appetite.
Diane- I hope John got in and out of Hartford ok- Its lots of snow up here falling at a rate of 2-3 inches per hour. We went from green to very deep white in just few hours
Janet- who would have thought a shower could be a treat
Hope the doctor appt goes great and you're released to indulge in hot water and lots of it.
Bert- we've been told to rent cars as much as possible the tough thing- the car rental is 45 minutes away so very inconvenient.
Patti- Enjoy time with Suzi
Karla- I'm so happy your back with us- I missed your southern presence
Suzi- wow you guys are doing great with exercise- congrats on the suit being too large.
Going to get something hot to drink-
See you all later.
Cindy0 -
Hi gang! Project de-holly is a success, finally! They kicked our butts and won the fight yesterday, but Dave had an overnight revelation that panned out and he was able to get them both out this morning. I still have clean-up - a bunch of suckers to remove and am also taking out or relocating some mondo grass from that bed as well. The bed runs the entire width of the garage between the garage wall and sidewalk to the front door. We left 3 small English boxwoods. My plan is a rose bush at the corner, where it receives the most sun and flowers along the front. I may move the mondo grass to the back along the garage wall. I LOVE doing new flower beds!!!
First order of business this afternoon, though, is getting the farm books ready for the CPA. I finally have all 1099's for the farm stuff, so time to get 'er done!0 -
Hi! Sounds like everyone is having a produictive week with fun stuff sprinkled in.
Bert, I bet Mike got lovely tributes at his luncheon.
Suzi, holly is so beautiful but spiky & stubborn. Had to look up mondo grass - ever knew what that stuff was called but have always liked its look.
Karla, glad you have some Karla time.
Patti, glad you have Susie time - it's been too long because you've been so busy. Hope the pain goes away quickly.
Cindy, glad you are safely home. A friend in Providence says she has about 14" and she's cooking like mad in case they lose power.
Diane, how's Acrrie doing today?
My cleaner is here and we'll leave for the doc in about 15 minutes - will get home around dinnertime. Fingers crossed for the joy of a shower ... have clean sheets and will put on brand new pjs if I get to shower tonight! I am normally a two-shower-a-day girl but last had one January 17, so I dream of letting the hot water run out!
Take care - back later, perhaps. Much love to all.0 -
Patti - Wow, lady, you are on the go non-stop. I admire your devotion to get to the gym with your work schedule and aching feet and hands. Enjoy your time with your precious daughter. Have you thought of one of those foot massage machines with the heat? I got one for Christmas from one of Glenn's kids, feels great.
Cindy- Thank you for welcoming me back and missing me. I'm really trying to get back to some normalcy. I am making a pan of baked spaghetti using light ingredients. I will have to practice portion control. I am also accompanying it with a nice salad. I picked up my favorite dressing from Target. The Panera Bread Poppy Seed dressing. I'm glad you are home taking care of yourself. I think of you often as I keep my night night meds in my antique book case in my bedroom. Your gift wrapped collection is in there. Every evening I get my meds out, there is your beautifully ribbon wrapped books!! My friend, the famous author!!
Suzi - You have reminded me that one of my task for the next two days is to review my tax folder to meet with my tax man next week. I finally got all my 1099's in also. I need to print out our interest statement on our mortgage, my pre-paid federal taxes and my business expenses and I am good to go, I think. Can you come do my flower beds? You saw how long my flower beds are along the front of my garage in the front, sounds like we have a similar setup. It is beautiful here this weekend and we will be going downtown for some Mardi Gras parades with the grandkids. The Condi Cavaliers parade tomorrow night, which start out our season for 14 days leading up to Fat Tuesday.
Janet - Please let us know what the doctor has thought of your progress. I bet it felt good in some respects, to get out.
Diane - Is John safely back home, or where he got to be?
So far it has been a good day. I slept in until past 7a. Took Brutus to the groomers by 9a and hit Target for some groceries. I will pick Izzy up at 5:30 and we are going to a school function for Benny before coming home.
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Hello all. Quick stop in as it has been a busy day. Gym this morning, then a few errands, then I've been polishing silver all afternoon. This is some I inherited from my MIL and have decided to consign. I will never use it. It is a silver coffee and tea service on a tray, plus two covered bowls, a covered butter dish, and three other trays. Then made a fresh mango/avocado salsa for our contribution tonight. I am taking Carrie to my sister's and then a friend's for what they call "Art Feast" which is an art class/ buffet of snacks. Carrie got into this with my sister and her friends when she was taking care of my sister after her stroke. I plan to just chat and observe - I am NOT an artist! This will be Carrie's longest car ride other than for her doctor appointments, so hoping she does okay with it.
John got TO Connecticut Wednesday afternoon but his flight for tomorrow morning home has already been cancelled. They are looking at options including the train tomorrow or a flight Saturday am. He called around 2 and they had 10 inches and expecting 10 more.
Got to run, get pretty and pack all Carrie's hardware (wheelchair, walker and crutches - don't know what she will need!)
Dinner at Art Feast will be a crap shoot, but I have eaten lightly all day, and will have a banana before we depart.
Personals tomorrow - Janet I have my fingers crossed for that shower!0 -
Good afternoon, friends!
Just a quick stop to wave HI to you all.
The power here has been on and off periodically, so I need to just keep up to date with happenings in your lives.
We have been shoveling our little hearts out to keep up with snow accumulation here. There is almost no room left to put it, so we will have to get inventive. This is NOT normal for the island apparently, which is nice to know. Great exercise for us both, but now we are ready to park ourselves and read while there is still light outside.
Some chicken is ready for the grill later, but we've eaten some lunch and enjoyed a latte as well.
Please find a way to stay safe for those in a winter storm path. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God provide and protect you and your loved ones as the weather rages outside.
Continued prayers for healing for you Janet. Take it easy, my friend. Enjoy yourself with some indulgence too.
Cindy, my heart aches for your trials and temptations... you are strengthened through your deep faith and I thank God that you have Him at your side when we cannot be there.
Karla, keep the faith there, my friend. We are here for you and miss you when you cannot put it into words.
Diane, so great to see you embracing your retirement! It is a wonderful life and made even more so when you can share it with the ones you love so dearly.
Bert, you always amaze me with your dedication to continued assistance to other teachers in training. Kudos!
Patti, you just simply ROCK! I can almost see your smiling face from way up north here.
Suzi, your positive outlook and enthusiasm is so contagious and I'm grateful that you are along with me on this wonderful journey to wholeness, fitness and joy!
Myra, I'm thinking about you too and hope that you can take strength from us as needed.
You are all such a blessing to one another and to me. Thank YOU.
Hugs to all,
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God evening dear ladies,
Mary Lynn, as always I could read your posts all day. You have the most eloquent turn of phrase and you seem to find the best in each of us and point us toward it. For that I am eternally grateful.
Janet, is that a shower I am hearing?
Karla, hope your me day was restorative. I know time with your grandkids heals you like nothing else so indulge yourself with them.
Diane, hope John is not stranded for long. The "Art feast" sounds rights my alley. I think your plans are spot on for Carrie. I hope she realizes what a wonderful mom you are.
Suzi, wish my gym offered some of the classes you speak of. Sounds like huge landscaping job, ifs you remember we have trees and grass. So not a gardener or "woman of the earth". That is one thing I did not inherit from my mom. She was a master and could spends hours in her gardens.
Bert, hope the retirement lunch was a huge success. Is Mike going to do something part time? I have been wondering about your brother too, you haven't mentioned him in a while. Hope all is well with him.
Cindy, I think of you often throughout the day and marvel at your strength.
So glad I went to TRX tonight. There were only 3 of us plus the trainer. We did a combo of weights and TRX. All slow, deliberate movements, no cardio. The trainer spent her time watching and correcting our form plus explaining what muscles were being strengthen with each move. I think she is njpyed the class as much as we did. Time for Master Chef Junior. I love this how. It shows a much softer side of Gordon Ramsey, no foul language and no screaming. He falls apart when the kids cry.
Patti0 -
Exhausted and about to turn in. No shower. New cast (neon green because it makes me smile). Doc pleased. I hurt and am sleep-deprived so good night! More in the morning.0
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm up early this morning. I have a visit today and then the Murder Mystery at our church is tonight and tomorrow night. Today, I'll be helping in the kitchen as well as doing tickets this evening.
Cindy: I'm not going to travel out of my way to pick up a rental car. (it was discussed at our supervisor meetings) They will not pay travel expenses to the rental car facility, so I'll only use it if it's on my way. I think they will find that it's not cost effective, but that's their problem. I'll jump through the hoops.
Suzi: You can come to our house anytime to design and reconfigure our flower beds! I'm trying to do the opposite at our house: make them smaller. The original owner was a landscape artist and large flower beds are on every corner of the house. They originally had sticky evergreens in them, so we took them out and we have mulched and planted flowers. I'm not a shrub person.
Mary Lynn: Thank you for your compliment. I want my students to always do their best.
Patti: Mike's luncheon was good. Many customers, contractors, and employees showed up. I'm happy there was such a good turnout for him. He will be working part time for the company; filling in when managers have meetings, helping with loaders, etc. I told him if he wanted spending money, he had to do something as I'll need his Social Security check for bills.
) My brother is doing ok. He is happy that he has his studio up and running again and is able to work on projects from home. He is now getting Social Security which he attributes to God providing for him. I said that he needed to add a "nagging sister" to his thankfulness as I believe God provided for him. ) I'm going down for a visit on Feb. 27 for a week. We will get legal matters taken care of. Thanks for asking.
Janet: Neon green sounds fabulous! Get some much needed rest. Hope your pain will subside soon.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Janet, rock the neon! sounds like you are healing well. Hope you slept well and the pain is less today.
Bert, I hope some day your brother realizes that you really are a gift from God and an answer to his prayers. Nice to hear that he is able to work again, self esteem is a balm in itself.
Gym this morning for Zumba and Pilates. Then puttering around the house until time to go see Susie. It has been less than 2 years since we reunited and I am still in shock that she is in my life. 45 years of believing we would never meet changed in a nanosecond and my life has not been the same since. She is smart and funny but very guarded with her feelings so hard to read at times. We are working on what and who we are to each other. I know she still feels somewhat disloyal to the memory of her parents and I totally respect that. She has difficulty when introducing me to people as her mother. I see her hesitate and know she wants to say birth mother. I have told her to call me and introduce me by my name if it would make her more comfortable. We are a work in progress and are finding our way.
Until later
Patti0 -
Good morning ladies. I actually was able to get several hours of solid sleep last night and my bodies surely feels it. I have been doing some reorganizing this morning. I finished the back dining area, moved that heavy table back around and the antique linen chest, OUCH! I did not like Glenn's arrangement. lol. I had to wait until he returned to work to move it. Then I started on my office and finally arranged my sewing area. My OTT table lamp is really nice. I am hoping to find some time to get the pending throws finished before it is spring time.
Bert - I don't blame you on the car rentals. That doesn't make any sense at all. I'm glad you responded on your brother. I had inquired about him also.
Janet - Neon green is too kewl. I do pray you were able to string a few hours of sleep together last night. I know it eludes you.
Patti- With time your heart will meld into your daughter's. She has opened that door, and you have walked in. I think you are doing it just right. Are you watching Nashville on CMT?
Cindy - What are your plans for the weekend? Is Meg better?
I need to finish the front dining area with some things to put away and then get dressed. We are taking Brutus to the Vet to see if they can doing anything else for his allergies. His eyes are draining and one sealed shut this week. I was able to get it open myself this time, but he is really having a tough time. He turned 14 last month, so he is no spring chicken, and fortunately through all of this, he is not in any pain, but he can't be comfortable. Wish me luck for my sweet boy.
Have a great day.
Karla0 -
Hello all. Art Feast last night was fun, and they talked me into doing a painting. I did the absolute simplest thing I could, but it turned out pretty well! The theme was water, and I did a very simple sailboat on a calm sea. Nothing like the reflections of trees and other things that others were doing! My sister did a gorgeous pond reflecting trees and brush. She is the real artist in the family. One woman was doing a reflection of a kitten in a puddle - very intricate! Carrie had fun, which was the most important thing. The car ride there wasn't too bad, by by the time we headed home she was hurting.
Not much on the agenda for today. I did my water aerobics, and have had an omelet for lunch. John is on the train home from New England. I might tackle another box from the box room. And I need to call the consignment place for an appointment to take stuff in.
Karla, you must love to decorate! It seems you are always trying new arrangements of things. Hope the vet can help your sweet pup.
Janet, sorry about the shower, but hopefully soon. One of Carrie's regrets about her surgeon is they only do white casts. The staff said the colors cost more and they get in trouble if they order them!
Patti, I think it is amazing how you have connected with Suzi, and are growing a relationship. What a gift she has given you! I would love to find a TRX class around here - it seems like a wonderful workout.
Bert, how nice that Mike's lunch was so well attended! I specifically requested a pizza party in a conference room for my retirement, so lots of people could just stop by if they wanted and not have to take a lot of time out of their busy day, and it worked out just that way.
MaryLynn, you always have such an inspirational message when you stop in. Thank you!
Suzi, I love working in the garden/yards/flower beds when the weather is nice. Even weeding gives me such a nice sense of accomplishment. I took advantage of the nice weather earlier this week and weeded and spread some mulch over some bare spots to keep those weeds from coming back!
Cindy, hope you kept your power, stayed home and nested through the storm.
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HI Ladies-
I think the zicam is working to keep the cold to a slight irritation but I do have a headache and tired. I'm going to the grocery store today but that's about it other than writing.
We have about a foot of snow- pretty yucky out today, cold and wind. I think this is the coldest its been since the onset of winter.
Working from home yesterday was great- it was so nice to revel in the quiet of my home with the pups close by.
Janet- were you to tired and sore to shower or did the doc say not yet- Rock the neon girlfriend
Patti- I have never been in your shoes with a child but Susie will find her way with you. I'm sure she does feel disloyal but if she brings it up maybe tell her how thankful you are that her parents loved her and raised her when you were just too young to do it and you'll be forever in their debt as they did a marvelous job. Hope I didn't over step but I do feel that is what is in your heart. It might help her realize that she has room for everyone to love.
Karla- what is baked spaghetti? Do share... its my favorite meal spaghetti and meatballs
Bert- I love that you're still involved in the next generation of teachers. You're sharing your gift with so many people that help to shape our children's minds and our world.
MaryLynn- Your amazing soul shines through each post you write. I'm so glad you found us.
Suzi- zap those beds into shape
Diane- how was the art thing with Carrie? When is John due home?
Need to go drink some just and take something for my sinus. But so glad to see everyone
Cindy
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It is bitterly cold but supposed to be spring like tomorrow. Class was great. I Abe a hard time looking at myself in the mirror but noticed how sculpted my arms are getting, still have some wiggly stuff on the upper arms, I call it guns over bat wings, lol, but overall not bad.
Cindy, you are not overstepping. Susie and I have had many conversations about our relationship and how that affects how she feels about her parents. I have expressed how grateful I am that they raised her to be the wonderful woman she is now. She and her mom talked about her finding me some day. She also said they always said prayers for me and would thank God that I chose to let her be adopted. Her favorite aunt has said several times how happy her mother would have been to know that Susie found me. My biggest fear was that she would hate me for giving her up and the converse is true. So we are just working out where we fit in each other's lives, but know that we WANT to be in each other's life.
Diane, I loved your watercolor, I hope you frame it and display it proudly. The thing about art is that it doesn't have to be intricate or detailed to be beautiful.
Karla, I know you enjoy decorating, so go for it.
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Hi gang! Taking a short break from my root pulling and digging. After 1 1/2 hours I think I deserve one. Have I told you lately what a bad idea it is to plant hollies in flower beds next to the house - especially bad to just leave them sprouting from under the foundation and sidewalk for 20 years or so????? My arms are too tired to type anymore right now...0
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Hi, all. Diane, your painting was lovely and sure didn't look like a novice effort to us! Bert, glad the luncheon was so nice. Karla, moving that furniture alone? Shame on you!!! Hope you are OK. Patti, so glad you and Susie found each other and that your mom is nearby - what blessings. Cindy, wishing you a cozy and relatively low-stress weekend. How's Meg? Suzi, I did my gardening today too (gave my one plant, a small orchid, its weekly ice). Hey, after two years of keeping it while it did nothing, it has budded again. Cool - a plant that hasn't died on me yet! MaryLynn, hope you've found creative ways to embrace the snow.
Doc recap: stitches were removed & I got to see before/after x-rays, which were fascinating. Everything is lined up properly and doc says ankle motion is good and fusion is beginning on schedule. The neon green cast stays on for four weeks and I'll go with kelly green next time for St. Paddy's day. Having the cast protects the healing better and the hard shell is useful with the knee scooter too.
No shower yet but today I ordered two high-rated cast covers because Tuesday morning it will be four weeks since I've had a real shower and I can't take it anymore. Will be very careful to keep it dry but if I can even take a quick shower a couple of times a week, life will be better.
Was very tired and in a fair amount of pain last night. Sleep was spotty but I have taken it easy today and had a pain pill this morning. Hoping to go to bed early tonight - may take a benadryl. The being awake for 2-3 hours during the night is a drag but it's all good.
Hugs to all!
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Quick good morning to all my gals, leaving in just a few to go make some cards, lunch and then work. Since my son lives just up the road from where I work I am thinking about stopping in to see how the work is going on the new kitchen and spend some time with my favorite DIL, if they are home. I know Edd is going to help with drywall today sometime, so we shall see. Had such a wonderful evening with Susie and her husband. He is such an engaging and funny guy. Plus he has one of the sexiest voices, I could listen to him talk all day. Edd has one of those voices too, with a slight hint of southern twang to it. My daughter surprised me with watercolor paints, brushes, paper and book. Now I can't wait to get my paint on. Well time to scoot, back later tonight or tomorrow sometime. I work 9-2 tomorrow and Monday, training as cashier, yikes!
Patti0 -
Good Saturday morning. Yesterday was a difficult day. It started off at the Vet with my sweet Brutus, with the head Vet telling me he did not know how Brutus was still alive. With the readings on his BUN kidneys being 84 from last June, he thought he would have passed. With the development of his allergies settling more in his eyes, new medications are being tried and now his weight is beginning to drop. His previous Vet here, has moved back to Tuscaloosa, had warned me when his weight started to drop was when he would be declining to pass. Afterwards, when I took Izzy and Bennie to the frozen Yogurt shop, which is in a fancy gas station, while I was paying for the yogurt, Izzy picked up what looked like an iPhone and burned her finger. It was a lighter! I had to file an accident report there. Lastly, my younger brother's best friend died yesterday morning, which I found out last evening, and, of course he is devastated.
Cindy - Oh you would love Baked Spaghetti!! Unfortunately it makes a large dish, perfect for a family event. You make your regular spaghetti sauce, chicken or beef is great, layer your pasta and sauce with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. My niece even puts sausage and other cheeses in hers. I prefer to use Angel hair pasta in mine. It is great the next day after it has been in the refrigerator. It cuts better, it freezes well too. Google it and you will see all the various recipes. Have I told you how very proud I am of you lately? I truly admire your strength and fortitude.
Patti - How was your visit with Susie? Did you talk the evening away? Have dinner? How was her husband? Did he partake of the conversation? I know you were so looking forward to it.
Janet - I am so pleased your doctor is pleased with your progress. Again, I am hoping you were able to get comfortable with some sleep last evening. I watched the current episode of Reign this morning. Mary, Queen of Scots, is back in Scotland now, and Elizabeth I, and her are battling each other. I thought I'd jump in at this point as this is my favorite point of these two's relationship. Barbaric as it is. Did you decide to watch Victoria or the Crown first? Both are excellent.
Suzi - Did you see the pic of Jodi and her 3 dates on FB? Precious.
Bert - I know your church program was awesome. You are such a blessing to your congregation, as they are to you.
I did pick my JJ up yesterday afternoon. He has a sinus and cough going on and I gave him some meds last night. We are having mid 70's today and if he is not coughing too bad we may go downtown this afternoon for two Mardi Gras parades.
TT: I know Spring is far off for many of you up in the far North, but many of us have experienced some early warm temps. What do you look forward to as we get to shed off the heavy clothing? Our stores already have bathing suits in them!! Yikes!!
Karla0 -
Hi Girls
Writing was spotty yesterday just couldn't get in the groove. The cold was still weighing me down but towards the afternoon I kicked it in gear and wrote some good pages.
This afternoon I'm off to a writers meeting about social media.
Patti- I'm happy to hear the relationship between you and Susie is finding its own path and happy to hear the support of her late adoptive mother. Yes I teared up when I read it...
Karla- what the heck a lighter that looks like a phone- poor Izzy i hope the burn was just a red spot. I'm sorry JJ is sick too.
Suzi- just think of the muscles your building
Janet- I agree there's nothing like a shower to wash all troubles away and make us feel good.
TT- Were going to get hit with another storm tomorrow- up to 10 more inches. I'm looking forward to being able to walk outside without layers. I really am not a fan of walking in super cold temps as I hate wearing knitted hats which is necessary with winter exercise.
this week I'm struggled with my plan as I've been fighting the cold and drinking juice. Which I don't really do as its so high in natural sugar and with WW high in points. The scale hasn't been moving but I'm not really taking it as a set back as its not a choice to get this darn cold. LOL
I'm delaying breakfast but do need to eat something, just enjoying my coffee first. Ah peaceful-ville at my house today Rick's working today... Just me and the pups.
Alright- talk to you later
C-
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Hi, all-Got a bitmore sleep but planning on a deliberately sluggish day here. It was clouded over here so didn't get to see the lunar eclpse, which I know was mild and shadowy but cool anyway. Best news - my best friend's infant grandson is going to be OK - he has a bad case of an infant respiratory virus (RSV) and was running a veyr high fever. Poor little guy - all he knows is that he feels terrible and has trouble breathing. So relieved he will be all right.
Karla, pet sweet Brutus for me. So sorry about your brother's best friend's passing - that such a heart-hurt. Had no time to start any sort of binge-watch yet. Going through the stuff on DVR this weekend when there's not a good basketball game on. Cat sitter has been here and I am unwinding now and need to make grocery list for eary next week. Might be bad and order food delivery but am really hungry and promise to keep protein and calcium intake high while I'm healing. Good thing I don't have real junk in the house today!
Patti, you'll have to shre your artwork, then you & Diane can teach us.
Cindy, guess it just wasn't meant to be LR time. Take care of that cold.
Feeling a bit better here and as for TT, PLEASE let's not rush into hot weather. I still want some WINTER!!!!!! The clothes are SO much nicer, among other things. If spring were to start about the end of March, last until September, then segue into the glory of fall ...
Have a fun day, everyone!
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Hi gang! Sore muscles resulted in a small gain at the scales this morning. As one of you said, though, I'm building muscles. Did some more flower bed muscle building today and we have it mostly cleared out and ready to start planning so I can plant as soon as it's time. I bought a bunch of barefoot perennials today and still have a rose bush to pick out. Will fill in liberally with annuals when the time comes.
I've retired for the day. Showered and foo-foo'd. We're going to watch "he who shall not be named" and the GSW's play the Thunder tonight. We'll be driving the convertible downtown and walking to supper at my worlds favorite pizza joint before the game. It's currently 92 on my back porch! Winter returns tomorrow though with high temp in low 50's and a 30mph north wind.
Karla - yes, I saw Jodi's pic with her 3 dates. It's great to see the Coasties are still taking such good care of her. We'd all love for her to find someone and remarry. I'm so very sorry to hear the news about your sweet Brutus. (((BIG HUGS)))
Patti - have a good time card making and a good day at work.
Janet - great report from the doc!
Cindy - enjoy your quiet time today and stay out of the weather.
Waving hello to Diane and MaryLynn.
My OSU cowboys need me, so it's back to basketball for me!
Later,
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Hello all. Just a quick stop for a hello. I'm catching Janet disease - did not sleep well at all last night. I was going to fix chicken stir fry with lots of veggies tonight for dinner but John and Carrie both said they weren't all that hungry. So I got out some cheese and crackers and will cut up some fruit. Im too tired to cook anyway.
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Card time was fun followed by lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant, a few too many chips but has a cup of tortilla soup and their Mexican salad: greens with chicken, charro beans, guacamole and cheese. Ate only 1/2 of that. 5 hours at work flew by as we were super busy. My feet are killing me but with rest they will feel better.
Karla, sorry about your brothers friend. No matter our age, losing a friend is devastating. An iPhone lighter, shesh! Hope it was a minor burn. Hope JJ was feeling better so you could go to the parades.
Diane, so impressed with your watercolor painting. Don't compare yourself to others, it was really good.
Cindy, hope you have kicked that cold to the curb, LR doesn't need any obstacles to her writing, lol.
Janet, I promise not to wish for warm weather too soon, lol. Praying for restful sleep for you.
Suzi, I always weigh more after a good muscle workout. Enjoy your convertible ride, mine is still in the shop trying to get it's Alzheimer's cured.
Bert, I bet the show was a huge success!
Time to chill and get to bed early so I can be trainable tomorrow, lol
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Good late evening. Can't sleep, so much on my mind. Just put Izzy to sleep and now here I am.
Patti- you haven't mentioned your visit with your daughter, was it a no go?
Suzi- Jodi told me she would never remarry because of benefits. But maybe one day someone will turn her head. Time keeps passing and her and I don't seem to meet.
Cindy- Did you look up the recipe?
TT: 'It has been such a mild winter, temps in the mid 70's throughout the last two months, I've worn sandals and flip flops often. I do look forward to my plumerias. the bright color clothing, pastel purses and pink toe nails.
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Quick stop as I gobble down some scrambled eggs and coffee before heading to work.
Karla, I did tell about my visit with Susie in yesterday morning's post, just above yours. Looks like we may have been posting at the same time so you probably missed it. I have had that happen to me before. Suffice to say we had a great time just chatting away. Her husband is really a great guy, very funny and has the sexiest voice, lol. It is a shame that he has such social anxiety that he rarely attends family or friend's functions or events. At least he always welcomes me into their home and makes me feel like he enjoys my company. I am loving getting to know them both better. Susie bought me a whole bunch of watercolor stuff-paper, paints, palette, pencils and instruction book. Now I just need to get a few more supplies, carve out some time and get to it. I am going to start with some card designs I have seen.
TT- we have not really had a winter here, other than a few days of snow and/or cold. What I always love and wait for about spring is the feeling that everything is new again. Another chance to embrace the beauty that is our world. Don't care about the change of wardrobe, as you all know I am not a clothes, shoe or handbag hound. I am basically pretty organic, keep it simple and just wear shorter sleeves and legs, lol.
Waving hi to everyone, wishing you a glorious day
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Good late morning. Glenn and I have been watching the OJ Simpson mini series that just showed up on Netflix. I have been wanting to see I since I was nominated and won so many Emmy's. This is the one with John Travolota, Nathan Lane and Sterling Brown. My Father and I were enthralled with the original trial back in 94 when it went on. We telephoned each day after it was over and compared notes.
Patti- I'm sorry, I did indeed, miss your post. How sweet of her with the gift of art supplies. I love a man with a sexy voice. That is one thing about my Glenn also, he has a great telephone voice, and since we met online, and then on the phone, it was a real turn on!! lol.
JJ has another school project for us to work on today. I have a sore throat and a bit nauseous. I hope it doesn't turn into something. I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy on Tuesday. This prep is awful and different from my one in 2011. No fun!! No food at all for tomorrow, laxatives, MOM and a jug of RX from the pharmacy to mix up and drink tomorrow night.
TT: As we move into next week, and further towards spring and summer. Let us all think of some food and physical group challenges like we used to do. Posting what we did, name weekly goals, something that will help and not hender us of course. Group input please.
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