OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Cindy, first and foremost stop being mad at yourself. It happened, you have moved on to a better day. It breaks my heart that you get hurt by his actions and attitudes. One thing for sure, you are an author and the kindness soul I know. Don't let him derail you and who you are.
Janet, with all the positive vibes in the house the cats will adapt. So e xcited for you.
My friend is still dry and has power. She thinks the worst is over in her area and I pray she is right. We are making plans for her to join me for YaYa weekend. That would be the icing on the cake for me. We had such a wonderful weekend. Nice dinner and wine with the neighbor's on Saturday and the. Yesterday we had a wonderful boat ride and late lunch at riverside burger joint. Need to call mom and get her grocery list and get my day moving. Did fix 1/2 of the jalapeño jam. May get the rest done befor I go to work. I also have a ton of banana peppers and more jalapeños I need to do something with soon. Really want to get a bushel or so of tomatoes and freeze some sauce. Not sure when I will find the time but I will somehow. Got a surprise call from the best friend of my SIL, who lives in AL, telling me she was going to be in town this week and wants to meet for dinner one night. She lived next door to my brother and SIL for 16 years and i have spent lots of time with her when I have visited them. She was also very close to my nephew who passed away. She is a nurse too. So looking forward to dinner with her on Thursday. She is so much fun.
Time to get going, later
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Bert, so heartbroken for your daughter and your family. Healing prayers for all.
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Oh, Bert. No words. Just tears and prayers for all of you. Hugs.
My friend is about an hour away so guess I'd better shower! Been very busy all day - now time to clean up my act. Hope he will be able to settle in and decompress here for a bit.0 -
Good morning all, Bert my heart bleeds for your daughter and family.0
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Dang it, where is the rest of my long post? Geez that makes me mad!!
No time to rewrite!
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I'm traveling today for a visit with my student teacher. I talked to Lindsey's mom last night. She's doing as well as can be expected. She wants to try again, so I'm praying that the "3rd time is the charm". Dan did well in his triathlon. He beat last year's time by 14 minutes.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning, it's Mom day and my favorite day of the week. I did her shopping yesterday and we spent a couple hours just chatting away. She shared some memories of her and Dad's early years. Love hearing these stories. I will be spending time with her tomorrow too as she has a Drs appointment and wants me to take her to Aldis afterwards. So a triple treat week for me but will miss my gf lunch, they will carry on without me, lol.
Bert, such a sad time but I hope the third time is a charm for her. Good luck with your student visit and congrats to Dan. What and accomplishment.
Will check back this eve after the gym.
Patti0 -
HI Ladies-
Damp cool day here but I'm not complaining- nothing compare to what others are going through in our great nation.
Bert- My heart breaks for you family. Healing prayers.
Janet- Have fun!!!!!
Patti- did the jam jell better this time?
Karla- I pray your travels are safe- can't wait to hear more about the trip.
I think I'm coming down with a cold- watery eyes and a nasty headache- slept like a log but now this.. and a few sneezes thrown in for good measure- with Cape Cod on the horizon this is SO not a good time.
Hugs to all
Cindy0 -
Cindy, hope you are just dealing with allergies and are feeling your best for your trip. Positive, healthy and healing vibes coming your way. My jalapeño jam did not set, so I had to do "the fix" and it is fine now. I really think the problem was using frozen peppers and not draining them once they were thawed.
Janet, by now I hope you two, plus cats, are all settled in and enjoying some down time. I know you both need it.
Karla, such a sweet video of Jason walking Izzy home from the bus stop. I know you miss her but bet you are hating for your trip to be coming to an end. The beauty of retirement is that, at least Glenn, doesn't have to go back to work and you two can plan another adventure very soon.
TRX was an upper body burner. My arms were like jello by the end but jello is a good thing! I have another 6 jars of jam to fix. Also need to cook up some sausage to use in my stuffed mushrooms and peppers. Better get on it or I will be up later than I want to be tonight.
Patti
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Good Morning Ladies-
I'm still dealing with a headache but not as bad as yesterday- I wonder if I'm overtired as I slept like a log again last night. I keep watching CNN about the floods- it is heartbreaking to see people clinging to the hope of staying in their homes. We are supposed to have a sales meeting in Houston the week of 9/25 but I keep hoping they'll cancel it - I can't see how anything will be ready for at the hotel or surrounding area. I don't remember how long it took NOLA to recover after Katrina but I'm sure it was a while. I do know our resort is part of where the levee broke yesterday so I can't imagine its the least bit dry.
It certainly would take a bit of pressure off me too.
I'm struggling again yesterday with food but I know when I have that kind of headache I reach for comfort foods- I had hot cocoa and some cookies- but didn't beat myself up just own it and understand the why's of it all.
Karla- how goes the trip home?
Patti- You seem to enjoy the paces TRX puts you through. Nice!
Janet- how's the house guest and kitty. Bella and Theo in hiding?
Bert- How is your family doing?
Need to run- but I'll be back.
Cindy0 -
Hi, all. Things are well here.
Cindy, fall allergy season is annoying - hope you continue to improve. It's started here too.
Bert, Lindsey and all of you remain in my prayers. Third time's the charm, I hope/
Patti, so happy for the joy of your mom time, and hooray for the jalapeño fix - sounds like you diagnosed so it won't happen next time. Yay!
Karla, how are you re-planned adventures going?
Suzi & Diane - miss you lots - you're never far from my thoughts.
My friend (his name is James, by the way) arrived late Monday night - was at a dead stop for 2 1/2 hours on the highway because of an accident - people got out of cars, chatted, threw a football around. There were people of all ages and backgrounds and they all socialized. We ARE all human, beyond the philosophical differences we may have.
He's keeping his cat in his room for now but given the Bella has started coming out, took treats and let him pet her last night, I'm hoping Itty can soon have the run of the house too.
Eating will be better while he is here - he's had several medical things and is too thin because it's digestive stuff but am doing my best to make sure he eats well. Whipped up a taco salad last night with ground turkey, added a can of black beans an some green chiles to the meat. I usually have most of the ingredients around and it's easy.
So far it's going well - he seems to be settling in fine and we are good enough friends that we can say, "Please don't do that." It's nice to have him here - hope it gives him a safe place to decompress after the rushed departure. As many of us do, he was a bit behind the curve in preparing so it was frantic, but his son helped him load the truck & move his stuff into storage until he resettles in the west. He sent stuff here with me and loaded his truck up as well. He's a good roommate!
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Hello ladies, Mom's Dr appointment went well. So nice to find her a Dr that is not too busy and has time to listen to her. She is feeling so good now that her blood pressure is normal. Has more energy and doesn't feel exhausted all the time. She doesn't have to go back for 3 months. We made a short trip to Aldis before getting her back home. Will need to pick up her meds and drop off tomorrow. The hat will be 4 days in a row for us seeing each other and we still have stuff to talk about, lol. Work tonight will be a killer as the district manager comes tomorrow so everything will need to be perfect before we leave tonight. Oh well, I am off next week so can't complain too much. Looking forward to dinner with my SILs friend tomorrow night.
Cindy, good attitude and insight on your eating. I am with you, highly doubt you will be heading to Houston anytime in the foreseeable future.
Janet, thanks for taking time to stop in and update us on your new roommates arrival. I know you will both settle into a very comfortable routine quickly. And I bet you fatten him up nicely. Just having the stress of the move behind him should help with his appetite. Love it when you have a relationship where you can be honest and comfortable with each other.
Suzi, where are you now?
Diane, awaiting more pics from the road. You both are such great photographers.
Karla, I know you are soaking up the sites and loving your special retirement time with Glenn. What a great way to kick it off.
Need to stuff some peppers for the freezer. Sure hope I can find space, it is getting pretty full.
Patti0 -
Good Morning and welcome to Thursday.
Nothing much going on in the land of Mass other than starting to pack for the Cape. I had to order a couple of bars for the new bike rack but Rick is ready to hook them up. Packing tomorrow night and a quick run to the grocery store tonight. The milk I bought Tuesday was sour- yuck.
Maybe that means pancakes for dinner
I hope everyone is doing well.
I'll check back later.
Cindy0 -
Hi ladies, got asked to go in to work at 3pm yesterday and didn't get off until 1am! Big mistake is an understatement. Basically everything in the store is on sale so we had to put up a bazillion sale signs in addition to doing all the usual closing cleaning up. I could barely walk when I left and my feet are screaming today. I need to go to the grocery and pick up some stuff for Mom and get her Rx, plus stuff for my stuffed mushrooms for the gender reveal.
Cindy, enjoy your vacation. I know you could certainly use the down time.
Missing our usual chatty group but we go through these quiet phases and that is just a part of our little family life here.
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Hi Cindy, Bert, Janet and Patti!! Good to be home, but sad to be off vacation. It was nice not to have to cook and clean for three weeks!!
I loved the Colorado, Utah and Nevada mountains. They were so unique!! Of course I have seen the Smokies, Ozarks and even North Alabama mountains, but these were so different! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing was my highlight! There are 360 members in the choir and they sing with a full orchestra, including a Harp!! We took two tours in the Temple Square.
I have been at work trying to resolve a software issue. Still not fixed and the guy is fixing to call me back. Just wanted to say hello!!
More news later and personable.
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Back on the wagon today! Water, track food and some sort of structured activity this afternoon. We all know it starts in the kitchen!! Got to cut back on the carbs significantly now to get this weight to move. The exercise to get my body loosened up!
Ready, set, go!!
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Good Morning, Ladies. Today is grocery shopping and focusing on exercise and water intake. I'm not happy with the way I look and feel. So, today is the day to get back on track! I'm with you, Karla. Lindsey texted with Mike yesterday and tells him she's doing better. I'm hoping to talk with her this weekend.
My visit with my student teacher was ok. She appears to be over confident. I wasn't happy that her lesson plan was not handed in on time and told her that. She is to correct it and re-submit, but has yet to do that......geez.
I visited my friend who had the heart attack . Her girls, her, and the doctors are meeting today to determine whether or not she can go home. She's bound and determined to go home, but it worries me. She says she's strong enough, but I told her to let the doctors make the decision. If she doesn't get to go home, sh_ _ will hit the fan, I'm sure!
Have a great day, everyone!
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Hi Ladies- I'm a corporate girl today- but pulling together the packing for tomorrow.
I know what needs to get thrown into the suitcase and Rick has all the parts to get the bikes ready to roll.
We'll leave around 10 as we can't check in until 3- so the drive should be fairly easy.
Karla- welcome home. It does all start with our food, water and movement. I marched in place again this morning while the dogs did their thing- today got in 300 more marching steps. Its a conscious start.
Bert- I hope your friend gets her wish. But can she stay alone? Sending prayers for her. As far as your student teacher is concerned- I'm discover this current set of young people entering the work force are over confident and not prepared. I didn't have a great experience this summer with my marketing intern. Discovered much was left undone when he left.
Patti- Did you get your applications in to Hobby Lobby? I think Joanne takes advantage of your work ethic. But that is my humble opinion.
Janet - if you're lurking hope all is well in your humble abode.
Suzi and Diane- happy trials.
Need to get moving- have a great day.
if I don't get a chance to check in later I'll talk to you all late next week.
Cindy0 -
I am vowing to not leave the house today. My feet are finally almost pain free. I skipped the gym but may do a DVD later. I do have a bit of a to do list and would so love some time in my craft room. But will admit just sitting feels like heaven. My dinner with my SILs BFF was delightful. She is such a warm, funny and intelligent woman and just as chatty as I am. Both of us are nurses but we spent very little time on that subject.
Cindy, enjoy the Cape. Keep your focus on you and don't forget to take your bubble just in case, will pray you don't have to deploy it. I agree with you and Bert about this new generation entering the work force. They seem to think it will just all work out without them putting any effort into the process. I did put in my app at one of the HLs in town but need to get one in to the other. They are both 6 miles from me so I would be happy to work either place. Joanns is just getting more difficult because the corporate management has unrealistic expectations for each store. They want it all done but they want it done with a skeleton crew. I feel most sorry for the store manager. She is under the gun and works 50-60 hours herself to meet her goals and get things done. They are hiring for the holiday now but we have lots leaving, and I hope to be one of those!
Bert, your friend will hopefully listen to what the Dr recommends. Does she have help at home? Or can she get homecare to keep an eye on her. Sometimes a trial at home is an eye opener. She may do better than expected or she may realize that she needs more help than she thought. Mostly she needs to be in control of her destiny. That is the major thing that happens with a catastrophic illness. The loss of self control over ones environment, the ability to make even the smallest decisions (like what time to get up, when and what to eat, etc) is insult on injury. She needs to feel that her life is hers again and not be at the mercy of the healthcare providers. I hope they let her try to go home, if it is safe for her to do so. If it doesn't work out there are always alternatives.
Karla, welcome back to our little home and to getting back on track. I need to find my mojo, just can't seem to put it all together. I just need to make a meal plan and execute it.
Diane, thanks for the continued pictorial travelogue. Don't forget someday I would love to have that Milky Way picture. No pressure.
Janet, I know you and James are settling in to a symbiotic rhythm. So happy for you both. Stop by when you can, we will wait for you.
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Good Morning, Ladies. My friend did go home, but her family was not happy about it. I talked to one of her daughters briefly yesterday, but will talk to her again this morning. Her daughters are also friends of mine. I certainly hope she did ok last night. I'm going to talk to her daughter in a little while. They are in the process of getting VNA to come and the physical therapy will be done at home as she's not strong enough to get therapy in the hospital yet. She's the type of person that will overdo and not rest. That's what her family is concerned with; however, like Mike said, if something happens, at least she will be where she wanted to be.
Today is an at home day! I'm bound and determined to not go anywhere today. I have so many little projects to finish, it will be great to stay home and get them done.
Cindy: I agree with your opinion on the young people entering the work force. Dan is experiencing it himself in his position. I'm hoping my student does better as I will have her the entire semester.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Bert, I pray you friend did well. Sometimes being home IS the best medicine. You and her daughter's have could cause to be concerned but she does have to give it a try. I so enjoyed my stay at home day yesterday, hope you do the same.
I got lots done but did not go to my craft room. I spent time on Pinterest instead so calling that my craft fix, lol. Our sewer drain backed up into the basement yesterday afternoon. Luckily the company we use is owned by the guy who lives across the street. They were there in 20 minutes. I gave each if the guys a jar of jalapeño jam and told they can always stop by for refills if they like it. I stuffed about 30 banana peppers and put them in the freezer. Still have a ton to pick at the cabin and will be stuffing a few more and want to pickle the rest so I have plenty to fry. I tried frying them fresh but they had no flavor so it is the pickling that makes them taste like fried green tomatoes I guess. I made stuffed mushrooms and just need to pop them into the oven for a bit before we go to the gender reveal party. It is still cold and rainy, so I feel bad that they did not get good weather for their cookout. They are young and will adapt. We will probably all be hanging in the garage or kitchen. Then off to the cabin until Monday evening.
Until later
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Hello and Happy Birthday to my grandson JJ. He turned 14 today. He and Izzy spent the night with me last night to get their Nana fix. We were all starved for each other. Izzy told me I could not go in vacation that long again without her. Lol I am so proud of JJ because he is actively eating healthy and exercising and has lost six pounds. I made him healthy banana muffins this morning and put a candle in it. lol Along with fresh fruit and scrambled eggs. I renewed his Xbox One membership for him. Izzy and I took a bath together and used two of my new bath bombs. I have a six foot jacuzzi tub. They were awesome. Lavender scent. I bought them from the lady that made them at a Farmer's Market in Park City, Utah.
Patti- You have inspired me to try my hand at the jellies. I already have the jars. I am also going to make my own salsa as I bought a salsa cookbook in New Mexico, or was it Arizona? Lol
Bert- Please let us know how your friend did. Stay at home, accept no offers. Lol.
Janet and James - hmmmm, the names go well together. I know you are basking in your friendship.
I bought some awesome jewelry while we were traveling Mostly turquoise as it was awesome in Colorado. But, I always bought a sterling silver green stone ring at an upscale antique shop. We went to the Denver Mint and I got a fabulous necklace there of an Indian head penny in a pennant with small turquoise stones around it. I also did some Christmas shopping and got my dad a nice set of old pennies he collects.
It was truly an awesome trip. We will have to do a do-over as we didn't get to go tubing or kayaking due to my back issues.
Yesterday was a good first day back on the wagon. I logged all my food and kept it just under 1200 calories, drank most of the water and got a good walk in. Day two is going well too.
I bought three more patterns of fleece last night at Walmart. I couldn't resist as one of my best friends loves flamingo's and they had some with just them, large, on a light pink background. She is Connie, one that went on the cruise with us. She will squeal when she sees it.
I also purchased three quilt toppers that I am going to quilt with my best friend Tammy. I had picked one up for her and she had awesome machines we can use on them. Life is good.
I better go, take care of yourself and be conscious of what you are putting in your body and how much.
Anybody up for some group challenges?
Karla
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Hi. Awake early for grocery run. Very busy here but it's all good. James & I are settling into a rhythm slowly - we've both pretty much loved alone for a long time. We had a blast watching football & some tennis yesterday.
He needs to gain a few after his surgery but having him here forces me to tame the munchie witch & I am cooking healthy food. He hasn't had much of an appetite for months but it has come back since he's been here and that's nice. So am cooking good stuff and he did bring two bikes. I do not know how to ride bihes with gears (!) but will give it a try. He's a jock, so ...
Personals later today or tomorrow. Big hugs to all.0 -
Good morning ladies. Third day tracking and eating healthy. I went over my calories by 221 yesterday, but we were celebrating JJ's birthday. Was good healthy food too. We played that game Speak Out last night. It is funny and silly, but ridiculous too. LOL.
Janet - So nice that you both are enjoying the things you stayed on the phone enjoying! I love riding bikes and we probably have 6 or 7 of them, but way too hot down here right now. Have a great day and more sports.
Today Jason and Angelique are coming over and we are having our bbq. JJ goes back to his Mom today, so she can have him a party.
I hear someone stirring, my peaceful time is up. LOL.
Have a great Labor Day and remember those that have labored, including us!!
Karla
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Can't believe it is Sunday! My grandson is having a boy! I love when wishes are fulfilled, especially for him. I found out that my oldest grandson is having another girl any day now. Just another one I won't get to see. Oh well! It is chilly today but looks like we are putting the boat in. Our other neighbor's daughter and her family are visiting and he doesn't have a boat so we are loaning them ours and I am going to hang out on my porch! Tomorrow is supposed to be hot and sunny so we will go out then
I have peppers to pick out of 2 gardens up the road and need to do some cleaning as we have a crowd coming next weekend for the annual pig roast.
Karla, I am not quite ready for a challenge. Need to get past the pig roast and the motorcycle rally the weekend after that before I can focus on a challenge. If everyone else is interested go for it and I will join in when I can.
Janet, hope you try the bike. You don't have to shift if you don't want to. Just start by having James pick a middle gear and go with it.
Pepper picking time
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