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Hi Ladies-
Rick and I went to see my GF and her hubby at their lake house this weekend. I haven't gotten out there for 4 years- shame on me- but i have seen her each year and we talk a couple times per week. We had a great time- a pic on FB of the 4 of us at a winery. Guess what is coming up in a new series?
I got a message saying that someone would like a set of books despite having read them already- signed. Made me feel great- a rough week last week. Way to much to go into but suffice it to say I hope I'm moving in a good direction.
I've missed you guys so much.
Suzi love the pictures- keep in touch.
Janet how is the head? I hope it breaks soon.
Patti- glad to hear you got the deep clean done- sounds like it was needed.
MaryLynn- do you like to cook?
Myra- you made me chuckle with the middle name- lol
Karla- how is Miss Izzy?
Meg sent me a very interesting article on full fat dairy last week- said that for the extra calls and the long lasting hunger abatement that one should consider a clean food with full fat while trying to shed. Just something to think about.
Need to run- but needed to stop by- I know last week I was MIA-
Hugs to all
Cindy0 -
Another weekend filled with friendship, laughter, stories old and new, great food and a full moon. Home in time to watch both my games. So a very happy me here. I have some yummy leftovers for Mom. She will be so happy. There was no peach pie left but I did make pie crust cookies from the leftover pie crust, a favorite of hers. My BIL's lawnmower broke and his grass is super high. Edd has already told him he will help him fix the mower and also is going to surprise him by mowing his grass in the morning. My sis doesn't come home until Tuesday as long as the home eval deems it safe for her to do so. She has 4 steps to get in the house but none inside so hoping it goes well so my poor BIL doesn't have to do so much running. He could use some rest. Just hope she doesn't run him ragged once she gets home.
Janet, sorry for your migraine, praying it is short lived.
Cindy, hope you find some peace in your life and some time to decompress. I am having trouble getting your blog to load on my iPad, not sure why but it has been like that for a few weeks and I am behind. Going to try on the laptop later. I need me a "Cindy" fix! Miss your voice here.
Karla, did you get to NOLA?
Waving a big high to the rest of the troops. Time to get a few things done before bedtime, which will be early tonight I am sure.
Patti
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Cindy, enjoyed your blog post and loved the photo. Despite the calories, I am trying to add more fat to my diet and given that I cannot abide fat-free cheese, at least I can feel a little less guilty.
Patti, hooray for a fun weekend. Too cloudy here to see the full moon. I know your mom will love the leftovers.
Migraine is down to a dull roar but still pretty sensitive to light & sound. Have game on at low volume and about to make myself something mooshy to eat (low-carb, high-fiber tortilla with turkey & cheese, I think).
Am getting back on track with a vengeance tomorrow. Need NOT to eat before 11A, for starters, and to seriously de-emphasize carbs that don't come from fruits, veggies, whole grains (like oatmeal).0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is upstairs carpet cleaning day. Then the downstairs will be Wednesday. Molly is barking, so he's here to get started. We got a great view of the Harvest Moon this weekend.
MaryLynn: Lucy is a store that sells active wear. I wear their pants as slacks/crop pants rather than working out. They are a bit pricey, so I wear cheaper pants to exercise in. They have really cute tops and jackets, too.
Janet: Yes, you can be successful with Project Me! I have so much faith in you! Sorry you have a migraine. I'm trying to eat low carb, too.
Myra: Project Pee sounds hilarious. Puppies take a lot of work, but they are so much fun!
Patti: You and Edd take such great care of your family. I'm glad your weekend was good.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Bert, your faith in me means a lot. We really do fare better because of friends' support.
Migraine hangover day here -- just a mild headache and am a bit fuzzy-brained. Had horrible nightmares but am keeping busy (getting will and other essential paperwork nobody wants to deal with updated). Think I will start laundry soon. Am going breakfastless for at least a week to get my body used to a long fast again -- yogurt & berries for lunch and going to make a big pot of cheater's chicken soup (boxed stock, canned chicken I should use but adding fresh veggies and seasoning).
Wishing everyone a good start to the week!0 -
Good afternoon, I have been to Mom's and done grocery shopping for both of us. She has a pot of split pea soup in the crockpot for our lunch tomorrow. She was delighted with the leftovers, especially the pie crust cookies. Getting ready to put some chicken enchiladas together for dinner. Lob rotisserie chicken. I know it is a bit higher in sodium but it sure makes some easy and tasty meals. Tomorrow will be salad with chicken. So nice to come home from the gym and have dinner sitting in the fridge ready for me.
Janet, hate that you are dealing with the migraine and the after math of it. Love your cheaters chicken soup.
Myra, so happy you have increased your family by adding some fur babies. Good luck on Project Pee, you are too funny.
This should be a fairly easy week for me. Going to make some more pepper jelly to clear up some freezer space. There are 5 gallon bags of peppers taking up too much space. Will need to find space for the jars though. Going to stick close to home the rest of the week except for the gym, in case my BIL needs help with my sis once she gets home on Tuesday. Next week I take Mom to Cincinnati on Monday to see the eye tumor specialist and on Thursday I take my BIL to the oral surgeon on Thursday. Not sure what time but pretty sure I will miss at least one of my gym classes. Mom reared up a bit today when she talked about saving her money in case she needs to go to assisted living. It rips me apart to see her cry, knowing I am virtually helpless to stop what is happening to her.
Karla, are you alright you have been pretty silent here recently. I bet you are excited about getting that cataract removed next week.
Suzi, bet you are missing the west but glad to be home.
Mary Lynn, I know you are active and enjoying the beauty of your world.
Cindy, I changed to full fat dairy some time back. I had my WW leader and my trainer advise me that I should. When we diet we deprive our bodies of some of the basic nutrients and fat is high on the list of things we tend to cut drastically. I don't drink milk but I do eat full fat cheese and real butter, moderation is the key.
Patti0 -
hi girls- this is a drive by post.
I wanted to walk out of the office just a while ago- people are so ungrateful and when it comes back at me i just can't deal with it.
I caved into the stress and ate a brownie from the vending machine- can't remember the last time i bought something that unhealthy and chowed it down. But it sure did taste good-
Hope all is well with everyone now-
talk to you soon
Cindy0 -
Cindy, being mistreated at work is inexcusable, awful and way too common. Been there and empathizing. Hope you can relax tonight and that tomorrow will be better.
Karla, a week from now that nasty shingles cataract will be history -- what a positive change that will be.
Patti, hope your sister's homecoming will go as smoothly as it can and that your BIL's procedure is minimally bad. Still keeping fiingers crossed for doc next week to find a fresh option that might preserve some of her sight.
Suzi, welcome home -- Dinky must be in heaven!
Hassle of the day (minor, thank goodness) came when I went to take a couple of aspirin and my water had color. Long story short, FD was working on hydrants to make sure all was working (no advance warning) and I called the water company and they told me what to do. After a couple of hours, the water cleared so I ran all taps and have run a cleaning cycle of both dishwasher and washer. Whew = and now I can take a shower, afrer running water there again. One reason I always keep plenty of bottled water around, just in case.0 -
Cindy, just never understood bad manners/form at work. Hope the brownie helped. I hope the story I am about to tell puts a smile on your face for at least a moment.
Some days when things are going well and you feel relaxed it is best to stop what you are doing right then and there. Seems I am not capable of carrying that one off. I was reveling in how nicely my day had gone. Decided to make chicken enchiladas for dinner but had no enchilada sauce. Pinterest to the rescue-7 ingredients thrown in the blender, no cooking and the base was my homemade tomato sauce, it was nothing like the canned stuff (which I have never cared for) and I will never use anything but my own again. See things were just coming together so nicely. So did I stop and enjoy my accomplishments, um no! Feeling unstoppable I decided to make a batch of pepper jelly, the canning jars were on sale so how could I not. Since this was not my first batch it was going smoothly and I thought to myself "could this day get any better". So proud of myself. Was filling the last 1/2 pint jar, lifting the canning funnel up off the jar......it stuck, the jar lifted then fell off, knocked 2 other jars over, splashed on my shorts, all over the floor and a big glob fell on my toes (note to self: don't wear flip flops when dealing with boiling liquids) luckily there is a water spigot right outside the kitchen door and I was able to rinse it off before the burn got too bad. I am done for the day. Will be in my chair until I go to bed to make sure I am safe from myself.
Hope Edd and whoever I share the jelly with love it.
Patti0 -
Hello all.
Just very busy with work, anniversary and family. I've also taken up reading with the Kindle Unlimited. Reading a cool book now The Memory of Us. Really takes me away. I am making a pineapple upside down cake tonight and riding over to visit my dad tomorrow for his birthday. I finally told him today. He said he was happy it was just me coming. Lol.
Cindy- that is awful about work. I cannot tolerate ungrateful people. It's exactly why I quit the clinical trial company.
Patti- I've got a lot on my plate too. Sorry about your toes. I once burnt my tummy baking cookies. lol.
Janet- thank you for always being in my corner ..
I'll check in when I can.
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. It's a gorgeous morning today. I have a visit today as well as picking up groceries for our day care. Then tonight is a pastor parish committee meeting to discuss pastor evaluations and salary increases.
I'm not being too successful in the weigh in department. I need to re-focus on making healthy choices.
Patti: Hang in there. Both of my parents passed young, so I wasn't faced with assissted living issues. I think many sense a loss of independence when faced with having to go to a facility. It's sad. So sorry to hear of your canning disaster. Hope your foot is ok.
Cindy: I eat full fat cheese as well. My doctor wants me to be on a low carb diet. I'm struggling right now as I'm not planning meals. I want to get back to my 21 Day Fix plan. It really helps me.
Karla: Have fun with your dad.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning all, off to Mom's shortly. Can't believe I have no burns on my toes or feet, feeling like I dodged a boiling bullet. Edd came running when I started cursing (how I handle disasters is not for virgin ears, lol) so I was able to wash the goo off quickly. Funny but my first thought was "oh crap, if I burned my foot I won't be able to wear shoes and socks and will have to miss the gym". I think exercise is finally a permanent part of my life in one form or another.
Karla, I hope you have a wonderful visit with your Dad for his birthday. I am sure he can't wait for you to get there. My mom likes it best when we are one on one, I think all the noise and activity of having extra people in the house is hard on our aging parents. I know mom gets extremely worn out when she comes for dinner when the whole family is here. Don't work too hard cleaning while you are there.
Bert, is there anything you don't volunteer for with your church? You seem to be everyone's everything. I feel like a sloth next to you.
Janet, hope today finds you out of the migraine fog and feeling more like yourself.
Cindy, hope your co workers are kinder today. Amazing how people act in the workplace, as if there are no boundaries on bad behavior. Afraid I would be in trouble because I would be speaking my mind! Think of us and our support when they act like bozos!
Later
Patti0 -
Hi Ladies-
Janet- good thing you have a back up water plan- it would have nice to receive a heads up.
Patti- sometimes we get a reminder to be more careful- you surley dodge one this time. The jelly will be great
Bert- is low carb tough for you? I'm assuming you can eat real complex carbs but have to stay away from processed.
Karla- thanks for just being you.
Things are better today at work- amazing what a few hours away does for restoring the brain.
Just a quick check in but wanted to say HI
Cindy0 -
Hi, all.
Karla, I trust you made it to your dad's OK. Mom used to make pineapple upside-down cake and Dad loved it. She had one real diaster with it (when company was coming, of course) but mostly they looked pretty and tasted great.
Patti, glad you didn't burn yourself too badly. Kitchen accidents happen. Don't push yourself too hard. Did your sister get home today?
Cindy, fingers crossed that you got a big apology today (but the realist in me isn't holding her breath).
Bert, you are so busy and such a joyful help to so many. You really are a treasure! I'm still struggling a bit too -- we can do this!
Taking it fairly easy today == ankle/foot pain has been bad, even when I'm resting so trying to do what I can to calm it. Have a big pot of cheater's chicken soup simmering now and will put it into little containers and freeze most of it. Have been making a list for a Costco trip soon. Need to change sheets either tonight or in the morning before my cleaner arrives and do some laundry.
Carpenter just called -- he'll be here at 8 Monday morning to start work on my garage built-ins and spice shelves. I'll need to move a few things Sunday to clear the side of the garage I park on, and I'll clean everything out of my car because it will need to be parked outside for a week or so. My neighborhood has had a few vehicle break-ins lately. Nothing big, but might as well err on the side of caution.0 -
Good Morning-
Janet- I almost fell off the chair when I read your post- an apology? I think you've hit your head. No one in business apologizes anymore-
I've moved on from the nonsense- other fish to fry to speak.
Post pics of the new built in's.
I'd like to ask for some prayers for my co-worker Kathy- her husband is losing the battle to ALS and she feel 11 days ago and fractured her hip, which she found out yesterday after SHE insisted on an MRI. They are doing surgery today. Yesterday she was arranging care for her husband at night, as he is almost unable to help himself and the day person leaves at 2-
She has so much on her plate and could use some prayers.
Thank you
I'm still working on our united way fund raiser at work- we're up 20% over last year and today i'm gather raffle items for a paint and sip we're hosting. Hoping to raise a few more thousand from that event. Of course this is on top of the regular job, so a busy chick.
Gotta run but reading everything that is posted.
Cindy0 -
Wednesday already? Just have shopping, laundry and some paperwork on the list today. My sis made it home yesterday and all is well there for now. Mom and I had a very nice day together. We had some serious discussions about health, wills, assisted living, politics and family stuff. Did a few chores that she cannot see well enough to do without making a mess, lol. She is one smart cookie and avoids situations, when she can, that might create more work for her. TRX was great, never tire of that class. Leftover enchiladas for dinner, just as yummy as the first time. That homemade enchilada sauce is just too good, I could eat it with a spoon! Then resumption of "date nights" to watch the NCISs and Bull. All in all a good day.
Janet, how I wish I lived near you so I could come help out. How you do all that you do while dealing with so much pain humbles me. I pray that the new surgeon is able to change that to some degree. My car sits outside, not the best neighborhood, so I keep it empty. Actually I have never lived anywhere that I had a garage.
Cindy, prayers going up for Kathy. Makes any problems I have seem insignificant in comparison. ALS is such a devastating disease not only the family but the caregiver as well. Have you made your appointment to start hypnosis yet? Will be so interested in how it works for you. I think if you believe it will work it will. Hope you are finding some me time.
Karla, safe travels if you are returning from your Dad's. Can't wait to hear about the celebrations. My Mom made pineapple upside down cake too. She took them to many a charity event for raffle or cake walk and they were always the first to be snatched up. I make a cheater version you might want to try sometime. I top the butter, brown sugar, pineapple layer with grands biscuits. Then baste the top of the biscuits with pineapple juice, sprinkle with a bit of sugar and bake. I have served these for breakfast and they are a huge hit. Only thing to clean up is the cake pan.
Suzi, have you recovered from your travels yet?
Hope we hear from Myra and Mary Lynn soon. Miss their voices when they are gone but I know lives ar busy all around here.
Patti
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Good morning dear ladies, hope all is well in your worlds. I worry when there is silence here. Nothing big happening here. I did WI this week and saw no change. I think I have been slacking a bit so will refocus my efforts. I have noticed that I have started eating snacks at night, something I have not done in the past. Don't think I am hungry. Most likely that is when I have too much time to think and am eating my emotions. So my plan is to figure out some healthy snacks, impose a closed kitchen time and have a list of little projects to busy my hands and my mind. Off to the gym. Hope every one is well and just too busy to stop by. Feeling lonely.
Patti
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Patti, glad that your sister is safely home, and that your mom has you to take care of things her vision makes difficult. Snackng monster is going around.
Very busy day yesterday == going to do quiet things this morning -- have mani and errands later. Not much else to report - slogging along with two adorable cats who purr-snored most of the night (was awake 3:30-7:30 - going to take something tonight for sure).
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Good morning, ladies!
Looks as though it continues to be a busy fall for everyone here. May you each find true joy in your life, wherever you have been placed at the moment. Sometimes with the change of seasons, we are given an opportunity to reflect and just be filled with gratitude. While we see apparent chaos and conflict on a global scale, it is good to know that there is One in control.
We too have kept active and are enjoying some of the fellowship opportunities at our local church. Participated by cooking the burgers at yesterday's lunch bunch and are completing applications for membership. It's amazing how time has flown, we have been back in Canada for 5 years now and feel so blessed to be in such a safe, clean, beautiful and supportive country. While we are not without our own dramas here, we do need to identify who is "falling through the cracks" in our local communities. Participation in a "love in action" day with some ladies at church was a real eye opener for me. So many seniors live on their own and are sometimes just seeking a little more interaction with others. We met briefly with one gentleman whose dementia was so evident and wondered how meaningful our time with him really was. Who knows? With age-related issues that we will all face in the future, I am grateful that we are still able to keep active and provide care for one another.
Patti, your care for family members and friends really shines a light on how interdependent we all are. Your consistent "service above self" would put most Service Clubs (and me) to shame! Preparing foods that can be shared, rolling up your sleeves to pitch in with cleaning or renovation projects, participating actively at your TRX group, providing a listening ear to your Mom as she considers some truly complex arrangements, arranging your schedule to meet the needs of others and handling those inevitable "curve balls" that life tosses your way with calm. May God bless your efforts and bless you with abundant joy as you go through your day.
Janet, I too wish that there was some way to just "drop by" and help you out in some small way. I sure hope that pain can be alleviated with surgery and pray that in the meantime you can discover something that would be helpful to deal with the constant drag on your energy. While there seems nothing pharmaceutical without "side effects", perhaps this is one of those instances where some form of "medical marijuana" could prove helpful? When we lived in Mexico, several neighbors in our rural village shared some with us when I had to deal with some severe and chronic back pain. Following a surgery to repair an exploded disc and the subsequent (long) healing process, the pain is gone and has been replaced with new energy. Wondering how much the synthetic drugs have more negative than positive long term results? Perhaps we need to step back from demonizing a plant that could prove so helpful to many.
Cindy, congratulations for consistently taking "the higher road" when dealing with those who choose to be ungrateful. Even when that higher road included a chocolate detour, you owned it and truly moved forward. Maybe what would help in an office is a real punching bag - set up in a time out space, as has been done for toddlers - for folks to expend their frustration? So sad that sincere apologies seem to have vanished along with hand-written correspondence. Thanks for sharing the prayer request for Kathy and her husband; ALS is just so devastating, with care-giver stresses that increase almost daily, it seems that the hip fracture just tipped the scales of intensity for the family. May God provide in ways we cannot possibly imagine. United Way is one of the highest quality charitable organizations, from what I understand. Your efforts on the already successful 2016 United Way campaign piqued my interest and I look forward to discovering from you what is a "paint and sip". Please know I'm thinking of you and praying for you whenever you come to mind throughout my day. We can do this!
Bert, I can almost see your smile as you go about your daily tasks, including getting the groceries for the day care and meeting with student teachers. When I spent some time helping in a day care for a friend who runs one, I realized just how exhausting the duties are! Wonderful that you are taking one duty off their hands, as they focus on interacting with the little ones. Your example has encouraged me to become more involved with our local community as well and look for ways to use time to positively impact the world around me. While expending energy in many directions, we sometimes set aside quality nutrition and activities that get us up and moving. You know what works best for you and are able to find the best pathway to your realistic goals. I'm in your corner with you, cheering and praying.
Karla, thinking about you as you return from your visit with the "birthday boy" and hoping that all is well in your Dad's world these days. Likely he is also concerned about you, my friend and I'm sure he breathes easier when he can spend some quality time with you and assure himself that you will be okay. Perhaps I was a "Daddy's girl", but as I reflect back on the times we shared, whether online when I was far away, or in person when we got together. Knowing that your surgery is fast approaching (is it the 26th?) it's likely you are trying to get a few more things off your plate as quickly as possible. It is good to just get stuff done, anyhow! Let us know if there is something specific that we can pray for as you go through this week.
Myra, you are thought about often as I go through the day. As a teen, one of my best friends was named Myra. I guess I often see her image in my mind and reflect on pleasant memories. Trusting that as September moves along quickly that you are doing the same ... running as fast as you can! What I recall may be some of the same things you are currently challenged with: getting kids to sporting events, teacher interviews and notes, back and forth from special shopping trips for some necessity, preparing lunches that won't end up coming back home at the end of the day, cleaning up shoes, boots and clothes that seem to find their way into every corner of the house, cleaning up those pee spots before they permanently set, lastly getting out for a real and personal "prayer run" in the fresh air ... with just you and God... asking Him for just a bit more wisdom with how to handle the life that is set out before you.
Love you all,
MaryLynn0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I'm running errands this morning and also will get my hair cut. I always get nervous to have it cut as my stylist sometimes doesn't understand how I want it to look. I took some selfies (I'm not good at them) to show him. I might also research hair styles and give him a picture if there is a style I will like.
I have to go to the doctor's office to complete paperwork for Mike. He has "misplaced" the paperwork. Actually, I'm sure he's thrown it away as it is for a colonoscopy for which he feels he doesn't need. He's good at not doing what he doesn't want to do. So, it's me to take care of it.
Cindy: Low carb is hard at times. I don't eat much bread or potatoes, but I definitely have a sweet tooth. I've realized I need to eat more fish and veggies. I like veggies in salads, but not as a side. It's always a challenge.
I've tracked breakfast. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0
