OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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We have been looking on Burgers, Brew and Cue show website as well as a diner, Drive-ins and Dives for great places to eat and pub crawl. There's a lot of breweries in Steamboat Springs. Fun times coming up. We will be traveling from August 11 through the 30th now.
Karla0 -
Hi, friends. Staying busy here today, but at a measured pace. Tired for whatever reason. Cleaner's father had a medical emergency so she will come the next two Wednesdays. Sure hope, for her sake, that family tribulations wind down soon - she's had a rough year.
Stayed home today, which I needed, tried on shoes I ordered (pretty much have to go to square one with footwear). Cats have been nearby nearly all day and are the best company. Quiet time is good for me!
Karla, I knew Glenn would relish retirement. Trip planning is fun - adding a few stops makes sense while you're out there. Denver is great fun. The Natural History museum is excellent and the art museum has a wonderful collection of art about the old west.Navigating there is easy because the mountains provide an instant directional check.
Bert, your flower beds probably loved the attention.
Patti, what a treat to have your grandson at the cabin - you'll laugh & yak into the late hours.
OK - time to empty the dishwasher and make a big salad. See y'all tomorrow!0 -
Hi everybody, home early for a change. The weather was cold, overcast and getting ready to rain so we pulled out the boat and hit the road. What a lovely 2 days we had. My grandson and his wife are such a breath of fresh air. So positive and excited about life. Planning for their first child and life in general. These two have their act together. They brought their 2 dogs; a 6 year old American bully that weighs 85 pounds and is just the friendliest animal and their 8 month old pitbull rescue dog, Hazel Rose (don't you just love her name?) who is chock full of energy and just wants to be loved. Hazel jumped in to bed with us this morning and it was like having a 2 year old come visit. We spent yesterday playing in the water at the island near us then dinner and back out on the boat to watch fireworks in town. Our little town was the first settlement in Ohio and part of the Underground Railroad. This weekend was Kinfolk Landing Days, complete with a car show, mini parade and a few other activities. Unfortunately it is a very depressed and dying town. Drugs have overtaken most of the population as there is no industry or jobs nearby. The county is known for being the first county in Ohio and the poorest! So very sad. I have lots of things that NEED done but I am putting most of them off until tomorrow. I am going to my craft room!
Karla, can't believe your trip is coming up so soon. What an adventure to visit new places and discover all that makes the west so wonderful. Denver is a great stop, just seeing the mountains is breathtaking! When I lived there I would get up every morning and look to the west and pinch myself that I lived in a place with so much splendor and majesty. I never took that view for granted, you will soon see why.
Janet, your poor housekeeper. Hope things turn around for her soon. Glad you stayed in at least one day!
Bert, hope you are enjoying these cooler temps.
Cindy, I don't expect to hear from you, with all you have planned for your vacation, just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and hoping your bubble is holding up.
Hi to Suzi and Diane
Tomorrow I need to do some housework, shop and work
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is the seminar at St. Mary's. I'll meet my student teachers who I will have this semester. There have been many changes to the education department's personnel and also the university's personnel this summer. We tried to have input into the course requirements. Our input was recognized, but not received as well as we thought they would be. Oh well, I'll just enforce what decisions they have made and notify my students of the changes. That's all I can do.
Eathing was not the best yesterday. I'll deal with it today. At least my breakfast (protein shake) this morning is healthy. I need to focus on my exercising. I tend to stay home and work in the yard (pulling weeds and burning tree limbs). I know that is exercise as well.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning!
Bert, working on regaining my focus consistently too. We can do it. I need to move too, but the blisters on three toes from the beach are making it dicey. Too bad your experienced input wasn't valued as it should be - hope you get a better crop of supervises this fall.
Patti, so happy to hear you had fun with your grandson, wife & puppies. I, of course, am loving this brief reprieve from horrid heat. Makes me want fall all the more.
Quick wave to everyone - must get on with my day. Hugs to all.0 -
Evidently if you don't hit the post reply button your post disappears after 7 hours! Sorry girls. Busy day here. Got some basic cleaning done. Grocery shopped and made 4 casseroles to freeze, 2 for me and 2 for my gf. So hard for her to cook with only one arm, luckily it is her right arm. I made 2 chicken Parmesan and 2 chicken, potato, broccoli, bacon and cheese. Work was super busy and I am glad to be home and resting.
Waving a happy hello and wishing all sweet dreams.
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm watching Jillian and Cole today as Greg and Carrie go back today for teacher work day. It will be a fun day.
Well, I scored some "Brownie Points" at yesterday's seminar. My idea of a grading system was well received, and I got a big thank you from the Department Chair. That was a nice gesture.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning as I head out the door once again. Off to spend time with my sweet Mom. Then TRX and maybe some time in the craft room tonight. I say that and never seem to get in there. I have so many new stamp sets that have never seen ink and are feeling left out. We start our stamp classes again next month and soon it will be time to start my Christmas cards. Where has this year gone. Time please, please slow down a bit. I feel like I am missing out on so much these days. Tomorrow I have my Mammo, lunch with the girls and then work. I want to get to Kohls as I have a 30% off coupon and could use a few things.
Bert, how exciting and so rewarding to be heard, accepted and acknowledged. You work so hard for those students it must have put a big smile on your face.
Karla, I bet you are a whirlwind of activity getting ready for your bodacious trip. I am so happy for you both and know you are going to have the time of your lives. Can't believe Izzy is off to school already. I remember when she was born, it just doesn't seem like she should be old enough. Good things they are aging and we are not, lol.
Janet, are you quite recovered from your trips yet? Your poor tootsies with the blisters. I still see you on the beach when I think of you. You looked simply radiant and happy.
Cindy, have not had time to read your blog but that is on my agenda tonight as my computer is in my craft room. Hope you have found time to read and write on this vacation. I know you have lots of work planned too.
Diane, so enjoyed the pictures from the shower. I assume that was your Mom and sister in the pictures with you.
Suzi, your pictures are stunning and I look everyday for you to post more.
Better get a move on, Mom will be wondering where I am.
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Hi, all.
Bert, glad your experience and wisdom are being heeded - says good things about the school as well as you. Brava!
Karla, the pic of Izzy with her backpack is so cute - she's such a little sponge, she'll love school.
Patti, enjoy your mom time, Except for blisters, am pretty well healed. Have been invited back around the eclipse & have ordered two clearance pair of water shoes to try. (Am buying shoes like crazy and need to divest most of what I had before surgery. Expensive but necessary. Munros seem to fit & are made well but costly - got a few pairs at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale prices.)
Cindy, hope your week is off to an excellent start. I'm going to look into local hypnotherapists - sure has been good for you and I can use some sort of motivation boost.
Diane, hope you see sunset every day!
Suzi, you're in such a pretty area. When I went to CO to visit Tony, we'd drive little mountain roads and find pretty places to picnic.
Did OK but not great yesterday. Going back to salads and veggies here, some fruit, and protein. Gotta resist temptation better when out though.
Big hugs to everybody!
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Hello all. Headed home again, from Seattle, this time for a wedding. We left the RV at a friend's in Seattle. We will go back on Monday after seeing out of town friends who are passing through tomorrow, visiting with my mom, going to the wedding, and of course spending time with Carrie, Brad and Rossanne. Need to check with the lawyer and prosecutor too, to see if the trial date for the 30th for the drunk driver who hit Carrie is still on for August 30 or not. So a busy few days, with a possible second trip two weeks from now!0
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Whew, day is done. Up early for mammogram, appointment time was 8:20, arrived at 8:10 and was in my car driving home at 8:19! My kind of efficiency. Lunch and shoppping, 4 summer tops for $28, calling that a victory. Work, now that is another story and we will leave it untold except to say they are wearing me out! I hate to complain about my feet but I truly believe it is one of those things for which I will never find a fix. Can't remember a time when they did not hurt. At least my knee seems to be taking a break, lol
Diane, enjoy your brief but busy trip home. Am truly enjoying your gorgeous picturesque no following your adventures. You certainly have an artist's eye.
Hi to all, need to put my feet up, actually think I will go completely horizontal.
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm up early this morning as I'm heading to the hospital to be with the family for my friend who had the heart attack. They are inserting a defibulator (sp?) under her skin. I so hope that this will be the answer for her. She's not doing too well.
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A quick hello before I leave for my mammogram & bone density scan (great minds, Patti, but I have to be there half an hour early.)
Safe and happy travels, Diane & John!
Bert, implanted defibrillators can do wonders - hope your friend gets just what she needs to recover and stay healthy.
Patti, sorry work is burning you out. Feet are annoying, aren't they? Grateful to be still able to stand an walk contrary to early predictions but the pain is no fun.
Have a great day, everyone - I'm off to the indignity.0 -
Good evening to our light but faithful group.
Bert, prayers for your friend that the defibrillator helps her. So hard to sit by when those we care for are ill.
Janet, hope up you get good results from your testing. I knew you would understand about the foot pain. Just can't seem to find a shoe or insert that works. Rest seems to be the only fix and who has time for that!
Karla, hope you stop in from time to time or post some pictures from the trip as you go. We are all living vicariously through our travelers.
Great day here. Got all my laundry done. Made a light blocking curtain for mom. Did some mending while I had the sewing machine out. Cooked some ribs with Korean BBQ sauce in the crock pot. TRX was awesome. The trainer is really pushing us: trying new things, adding more weights and increasing the amount of time we do each exercise. We started doing bench presses on Tuesday. I was able to do 30 presses easily at 45 pounds, so he upped the weight to 55 pounds and I did 15 but not easily. Today he increased it to 65 pounds and I was only able to do 2 sets of 5. I am amazed the feeling of power this gives me. Th other girls in the class are all doing about what I am and expressed how powerful it makes them feel. Still have some things to do so we can leave tomorrow after the gym tomorrow.
Until tomorrow
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Patti, I have no idea what you're talking about, but congrats!
Mammogram was fine - report went to primary care nurse practitioner this afternoon and she sent a secure email late afternoon.
Hoping for good sleep here - have PT in the morning & don't want to go. I just need several consecutive days of time to work in stuff but maybe Kabor Day weekend!0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. My friend had two procedures yesterday. The first one was to put 3 leads into her heart; however, the 3rd lead which was to help pump the blood would not stay in the muscle, so they were able to do it yesterday afternoon. The were successful the second time. She also has COPD. She is in intensive care for a few days. I'm so thankful that the procedures were successful.
Today I travel for my mammogram and OBGYN appointment.
I took Molly to the vet again for coughing. They took xrays and discovered she has a collapsing trachea. I'm hoping the medication they gave her will help control the issue. She needs to stay calm, wear a harness for her leash, and limit outside time. She didn't like the harness when we tried to put it on her (let the vet do it with no problem), so we decided to keep it on her and just attach the leash to it when she goes out.
My countertop FINALLY came. The agreement was that the place where I bought it would deliver it at no charge and carry it upstairs. They were very nice and it's now in the bathroom! We could tell the way they carried it, the first one was definitely damaged in shipping.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Quick good morning, off to the gym, then to the cabin. I think it will be a relatively quiet weekend but one never knows. I wish I could get my eating under control. I was thinking about hypnosis but I don't know if they can hypnotize the apathy out of me. I am not eating due to stress and definitely not out of boredom. I just love food, love to cook and don't seem to understand why I can't eat anything I want. Is that fixable by hypnosis? I need discipline and that seems to be sorely lacking in the food arena. Any suggestions are welcome. Really need to figure this one out sooner than later.
Janet, I certainly hope you get some down time before Labor Day! How much more time do you have in PT?
Bert, prayers continue for your friend. Doing a happy dance for the counters safe arrival and installation. Did you get the door in?
Karla, safe travels and happy adventures
Enjoy this gorgeous weekend all
Patti
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TGIF, ladies!
Bert, good news on your friend - having you visit has to cheer her too. And huzzah for finally getting the bathroom finished! It feels so good when it comes together. How are our gardens doing? Welcome to the mammogram club!
Patti, nothing wrong with a quiet weekend at the cabin. I'm with you on apathy right now.
Karla, you must be getting really excited about your trip - what a joy it is to have Glenn retired and both of you able to visit his family and see so much of this magnificent country.
Diane, did you make it back east without major hassles?
Suzi, missing you here - hope every day is more beautiful than the next.
Cindy, hope you have a tranquil weekend.
Had PT this morning, ran a few errands, treated myself to a pretty straw hat on clearance at Off Fifth (shaped like Ingrid Bergman's hat at the end of "Casablanca") and weather here is iffy so glad to be here. Hoping for a quiet weekend here - have a couple of things to return, need groceries, but otherwise hope to devote myself to house-related stuff for a few days because next weekend I'll be off to SC
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Good Morning, Ladies. I get to stay home this morning! I need to get Power Point done for church and also tidy up the house. Then this afternoon is a pulled pork fundraiser dinner for the church. I'm hoping it will raise the same amount as the turkey dinner did. Good news from the doctor visits....the mammogram was normal and the doctor said everything else looks normal. I'm happy about that.
My friend is doing better. She was able to feed herself yesterday and is breathing better. Praise the Lord! I'm going to see her this afternoon before heading to church. Molly seems to be doing a little better too! She is still coughing but not as often.
Patti: I hear ya! I need more discipline, too. I need to prepare ahead of time and stick to what I prepare. I need to stock my fridge with healthy options as well. I have salad items, but am not cutting up veggies, etc. ahead of time. So, that is my plan this week, plus exercise more by going to the gym more regularly. I have been very lax this summer with my gym time.
Janet: The bathroom is almost finished! My guy needs to finish the entry door and also hang a mirror and then it will be done! Hallelujah!
Have a great day, everyone! Waving hi to everyone!
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Hi,
Impromptu gathering of almost all the road folks last night. Just reinforced what wonderful people they all are. Hashed out details for the annual pig roast. Now getting ready to go boating with DIL, her sis and the neighbors. Dinner is prepped and will just need to be tossed on the grill. Then hoping for clear skies so we can see the Perseid meteor shower, supposed to be one of the most prolific this year. Gotta run
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Good Morning, Ladies. The pulled pork dinner wasn't as well attended as they had hoped. The kitchen crew worked very hard, and I feel sorry for them as they were quite disappointed. The food was delicious. Perhaps it's just the time of year.
I am happy to announce that I'm going to be a grandma again and again. Lindsey is having twins! I was hestitant to say anything as she won't be finished with her first trimester until Labor Day. However, I saw that that announced it on Facebook this morning. I pray that everything is going well. I think I can breathe easier when she has completed her first trimester. We are very excited!
Jillian will be 7 on Thursday. I just can't believe how quickly the kids are growing up.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Bert, how wonderful!!!!! Big grin here. Tough time of year for the dinner - mmmm, pulled pork!
Patti, did you see the Perseids? I wandered out briefly a bit after 4 AM but it was clouded over.
Karla, hope you are having a blast on the road - many laughs, good food, a few bargains, and time to enjoy the scenery and your sweetheart.
Cindy, did you get a decent weather weekend?
It's gotten way hot again here - have a Walmart pickup of some groceries at 3, may run a couple of other errands beforehand. Got lovely corn & tomatoes at a roadside tent yesterday & will partake later.0 -
Home again! We took a 5 hour boat ride yesterday then shared dinner with the neighbors. We all sat on the deck and watched the skies until about midnight when the clouds rolled in. Did see 7 shooting stars and something else on fire in the sky. Edd swears it was a Chinese lantern but it was way to bright and moving too fast. It remains a mystery. I got back up at 4am and saw 3 more in 10 minutes but decided I was enjoying sleeping more than watching the sky by myself so called it a successful night and went back to the warmth and comfort of my bed. Today was a lazy day, just a bit of cleaning and packing. Tomorrow I am meeting my daughter for breakfast, then grocery shopping. Got my mammo results and all is well there, yeah! This week I will have a crown removed and tooth filled and have temp crown made. Next week is colonoscopy and that is hopefully the end of medical stuff for the year.
Bert, twins, how exciting for you but understand feeling a bit nervous until she hits the end of her first trimester. Sorry about the poor turnout for the dinner but it is difficult to reign folks in during these last days of summer.
Janet, won't be long and you will be back on the coast with your dear friend. I think you should post a pic of you in your new hat. I bet you look smashing in it.
Patti
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PS, I have harvest d 3 tomatoes so far....all small but tasty. I have about 5 banana peppers and about 10 jalapeños so far. Not a bumper crop, this farming stuff is hard, lol!0
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Good Morning, Ladies. Breakfast is tracked! Today is burning day as I haven't burned in awhile. Our leaves/tree limbs piles are getting better, but will take many days to get things taken care of. My bathroom should be finished in two days!
Patti: I had a crown done a couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping my medical appointments are done for a while, too; however, my stomach is giving me fits again. I did pretty well with the medicine, but the prescription is done. I'm to call if it continues and they will perform another test to watch the gall bladder in action. I'm trying to watch what I eat, but it doesn't matter. Anything bothers my stomach.
I have a student who I found out over the weekend works in the same school as Annie, in Chicago! I'll get to see Dyla and Penny while visiting my student and also get to claim the mileage.....it's a win/win!
Have a great day, everyone!
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Bert, that's a huge win! More time with Penny & Dylan AND getting mileage reimbursement. I used to love it when a business trip took me near friends - bonus.
Cindy, are you back at the grind today? How was your vacation?
Have taken Bella to vet for blood draw, now venturing out to try to find eclipse glasses for next Monday. Lots to do but that's my Monday priority.
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Hi Ladies- I'm back- this is a short drive by to mark my spot but at least I've read all. I'll be back a bit later.
Review day with the boss...
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good afternoon,
Bert what a great bonus to your student mentoring. So happy to hear the bathroom is nearly done.
Janet, hope you find the glasses. Did you see the post on FB about them from the eye specialist that I shared? Don't think I am going to chance it. Watching mom go through all her eye issues I am super cautious.
Cindy, welcome back. Bet your review was stellar. Can't wait to hear about your vacation.
Breakfast was Susie was a chat fest and passed too quickly. Had my shopping day all planned but it did not go like I thought. Krogers and Fresh Thyme were offering BOGO deals on beef roasts and Meijers had BOGO on pork chops. Aldis had a wrist BP cuff for $20. So Aldis went fine and I even ran into an old friend I have not seen in a while, so nice catching up with her. Then went to Freah Thyme only to discover that sale starts Wednesday. Checked the Kroger add before venturing there and same thing, starts Wednesday! At least Meijers sal started yesterday. So now I will have to grocery shop after I get through at the dentist on Thursday. Also could not find my keys this morning. Thought I left them in the door at the cabin but my neighbor there checked and they were no where to be found. Had to wake Edd up to get his set, he was more gracious than I would have been. My daughter was helpful and told me to check the freezer....which I did, lol. Found them in my tote bag, which I had checked multiple times before waking Edd. Ok off to work and pray it will be better than the last 3 Monday's but sincerely doubt it will be.
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Patti, what an "interesting" day! At least you don't need to worry that someone you don't know has them. Yes, got glasses. A local coffee chain is selling them for $1/pair with purchase - sponsored by one of the local TV stations, so they're legit. By 2 this afternoon the location ran out - glad I went this morning. I remember a partial eclipse from childhood - we used white cardboard and aluminum foil to make pinhole cameras.
Been kinda lazy this afternoon after a busy morning - think it will be an Advil PM night here."0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. It is supposed to rain this afternoon, so I'll be out in a little while to burn tree limbs/leaves for a while.
Patti: Glad you found your keys. Coupons and ads are frustrating, especially the ones from Kohl's I only shop at Kohl's for Christmas and Back to School. Their coupons and Kohl's Cash are frustrating to me.
Janet: I might go to our local TV station to get glasses. That's a great idea! I remember doing the same thing as a kid, making your own "camera". Funny the things we remember. Last night was a Melatonin night for me. For me, I slept pretty well.
My brother is going to try to drive tomorrow. It's been a year since his diagnosis and I'm so proud of the progress he's made. He's still trying to get off the Opiates for pain. I hope he can get that done in the near future.
Have a great day, everyone!
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