OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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iPad shut down while I was finishing up a long post. Drat
I made 2 dozen 1/2 pint jars of jelly, 2 dozen stuffed jalapeños and a sheet pan of saltine toffee yesterday. TRX was a heart pumping aerobic session with a full class. She always plays the best music and several of us sing and dance along in between TRX moves. I fell in bed last night with a good type of exhaustion. Unfortunately I left a kitchen full of dirty pots and pans for this morning. They are done and now I just need to pack for the weekend. So looking forward to spending time with my nieces and exSIL. They are smart, articulate and extraordinarily funny. Will not be back here until Sunday.
Wishing you all a weekend filled with whatever makes you smile. Just like the thought of this group makes me smile.
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Good Morning, Ladies. Happy Saturday. We are heading home today. Will stop in Murfressboro, Tennessee to rest from driving all day. Then we will be home on Sunday. Both rooms are painted and Lindsey and Justin's bedroom is put back together. She's happy that it's done. I wanted to get the spare room put together, but they will have to do it. It's been a nice visit. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
On our way to Johnny’s Lakeside RV Park to hang with friends. We have Izzy in tow and they have other grand kids already there. More fun times.
Bert- I was born in Smyrna, Tennessee. Beautiful State. I’m glad you had a good visit and helpful one. You have had quite a busy summer.
Well, we are here!!
Karla0 -
Hi, everyone. Not much to report here. Eating has been so-so but pause button has been employed a few times.
Safe travels to all who are on the road.0 -
A quick good morning to all. Had a good food day yesterday - a bit crabby but stayed within calorie limits. Just wasn't particularly hungry which, as we all know, is a rare thing for me! Just wanted to say hello to everyone. Travel happily and safely, with good conversation &/or music; May there be much laughter in your day.0
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Good Morning. We are almost home. Didn’t sleep well last night in the hotel. Too hot with covers and too cold without. Have a great day! I will be glad to get home.0
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Good afternoon. Great time at the RV Park!! Now Izzy is telling PaPa he has to buy us a camper. This park is awesome. Shady Oak trees over most lots, small lake with ducks, two separate large bath/shower room. We had two campers there and four couples. We grilled out and hung out. The most amazing part to me was how COOL it was. Between the shade and the fans they had blowing, I was not hot. I'm in on RV camping! Even during August. They also had an awesome family fun swimming pool with a triple swirl slide and a large lazy river. Another couple had their two grandchildren, so Izzy has kids to play with.
Bert - I don't always sleep well when out either. I hope you got a nap after you arrived home.
Janet - I know you are watching your calories and practicing the pause button. Good for you!! Are you tracking in MFP?
I am going grocery shopping. I'm making a new recipe my teacher friend Lisa sent me the recipe link on. It's Big Mac salad. This week we are having Shrimp Stir Fry, the Slaw Crack and this Big Mac salad. We usually eat out once a week, by Thursday I will make us a chicken spaghetti dish. (the only one with carbs this week)
Have a great upcoming week. Izzy starts back to school tomorrow. We had a fun last week.
Karla0 -
Back from another fun filled weekend. My nephew had a few people over for a party Friday night so we were up late. Saturday got off to a slow and late start. It was brutally hot and humid so we didn't stop at very many yard sales. We opted for a/c, ice water and salad at BJs. Excellent choice as it turned out. I spent a total of $2.30 and my niece bought nothing. It was just the 2 of us, the other two begged off. My nephew had a great dinner for us: cherrywood smoked ribs and smoked sweet corn with garlic butter. My mouth is watering just typing this. It was a chill night as we were all overheated and in meat comas0
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Edd and I took 127 home and hit a lot of sales but bought very little. But it was a pleasant 4 hours. I think I spent about $7 over the 2 days. Edd spent $7 on some awesome corn. I think he made the better deal. One blot on the fun- our brakes went out on the way there Friday. We still had front brakes. It no rear brakes. I was a nervous wreck and Edd was cool as a cucumber. Got us there safely and he fixed them while we were shopping.0
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Hi All,
Very quick stop. Life has been very busy here. New company Plaskolite LLC-
Jasper is very slowly getting better. He ended up with a bacterial information on top of it all the poor little man. We go to Tufts tomorrow for a recheck and I'm not sure if he'll be able to start pool therapy yet or not. Taking care of him is easier, Rick is afraid or just doesn't want to help him so most of it falls back to me. I can tell he never changed a baby diaper in his life. GRRR.
Anyway, I'm okay, mindfully eating my stress. Writing has slowed but I'm still working on the 3rd book.
I miss checking in but life will get back to normal.
You ladies are my rock in this mess and I thank you. You're very special to me.
Cindy
Oh- one good note- Next June I'll be at a major book event in Cincinnati- woot woot- running with some bigger names for sure. Anyway.. until next time0 -
Cindy, glad you stopped by and sorry for al that you are dealing with right now. Jasper is still with you because you love him so much. Cincinnati next June, it's a date. I bet we can even get Bert to travel there to meet you along with me and Janet. What a fun meeting that will be. Are you still going to WV in November? Keep up the good fight, I am sending all the prayers I can for you daily.
Shopping done for me and mom. I got to visit for a bit with her when I dropped off her stuff. I will be taking her for a haircut tomorrow. My sister used to have that on her list of things to do for her but she is not up to it at the moment. She does have a portable concentrator now so is more mobile but Mom won't ask anything of her.
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Good early morning ladies. I tracked all day yesterday and eating was good. Onward ho!
Cindy - I’m so glad you have your writing outlet as a positive in your life. Jasper is reeling on your love. Rick will be Rick. Congrats on the book events you are excited about. You will be very famous one day!
Bert - Are you rested up? When do you start up on your students, or will you return to this with the changes?
Millie woke me up with scratching so I have bathed her in her medicated itch shampoo. Next is Sophie, who isn’t itching, but dirty. Lol.
My cleaning ladies are coming today so I need to prep the house, which is just a couple things.
Have a wonderful day in whatever you do. Glenn’s cousin passed away Sunday at age 64 with just a 30 day illness. So shocking after them just visiting us in July! Breaks my heart. He was such a sweet man and was so caring about my back problem when we stayed with them last August in Nebraska. I’m still in shock. Prayers for their family please. Like Glenn, he was a big family man.
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Good Morning, Ladies. I finally got a good night's sleep. I didn't do much yesterday; went to church to get the computer, went to grocery store, and got pool supplies. That's about it. Rested throughout the day. My feet were so swollen from riding in the car that I had to elevate them to get the swelling down. Also drank water to help. This morning is much better.
Karla: I'm watching Jillian and Cole today as this is Greg's first day of school. Carrie's was last week. Saturday is seminar at St. Mary's. I have one student teacher and don't know about any field students yet. I'll see how it goes this semester. I know the lower pay rates are in effect this semester, so we shall see. Where did you get the BBQ cheese whisps?
Cindy: Sorry about all your stress. I'm sure it's a difficult time for you.
Patti: You're so lucky to be able to spend time with your mom.. I'm sure you cherish your time with her.
Waving hi to Janet and Diane. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good morning, all.
Bert, hope you can rest up a bit. Long drives do tend to wear us out a bit, but seeing family and friends always makes it worth it.
Cindy, sorry Jasper had the complication, but happy to hear he's improving. We must baby our fur babies!
Karla, so sorry about Glenn's cousin but it's nice that you were able to visit with them so recently. Losing family members is so painful. Hugs.
Patti, hope work this week is less jerkified than it has been.
Diane, will check Facebook to see what wonders you're dwelling amidst today.
Pretty good day yesterday. James was ill and slept most of the day, while I did little stuff. Bella went to the vet for a bloodwork recheck, and the results were encouraging. She's stable and has definitely perked up since the big scare. We'll keep going with her current medications and periodic fluids and recheck in 3-4 months, unless the situation changes. So relieved to know she can stay home for a bit after four vet visits in three weeks. Having lunch with a friend at Panera today - there will be a yummy salad and lots of laughter.
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Quick check in before gathering Mom for her haircut and then maybe I can talk her into going out to lunch if she is up to it. Tomorrow is lunch with the girls, haircut and color then work. Thursday I am meeting my daughter Susie for dinner, it has been far too long between visits. Last night was not a difficult time with the work portion of it but the two girls they scheduled to work cutting counter with me about made my ears bleed with their constant, idiotic chatter. When they talk they stop working so it took two of them to complete about the same amount of work I did. I lost my cool a bit after we closed, that is when the most work needs to be done, and asked them both if it was possible to work AND talk so we could get out at a decent hour. The one girl picked up the pace and never shut up, the other just said "this is why I am not supposed to work closing. I have ADD". Got to give it to her, best excuse yet. I just said that maybe it would be better if she kept working and stopped talking. Their conversation was all about babies and Gencom and Comicon. I found a corner to work in, lol!
Bert, I bet you are glad to be home and getting some rest. You worked hard with all that painting. I bet Mike was glad to be back home too.
Janet, what good news for sweet Bella but sorry James was unwell. Hope he is better today.
Karla, sorry for Glenn's loss.
Waving to Diane and Cindy and sending positive vibes to all
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Janet: Sorry about Bella. Hope James feels better today.
Patti: I'm sure that the two girls were annoying. Glad you found your corner to work in. That would definitely drive me nuts.
Karla: So sorry about Glenn's cousin.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is Retired Teachers' lunch. I haven't been able to attend the last two. It will be nice to see everyone. Today is Jillian and Cole's first day. Cole is nervous, and Jillian is excited. I'm anxious to see their first day pictures. Have a great day, everyone!
Today's Goal: Limit Carbs, Track, and Drink more water.
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Good morning ladies. Another day with another opportunity to do better for our bodies. Monday was good but yesterday I just was so hungry. I order some bread and bagels from a company called Thin Slim Foods on Amazon that my clinic recommended. Zero carbs on the bagels and 4 I believe on the bread. I will let you know. Always trying to find a way to survive here!
I’m still having a problem with this right ankle and foot. I’ve been wearing tennis shoes to help with it and today I will have my orthotics that I was fitted for that my insurance paid for fitted in them. Jeez it sux getting old!
Bert- Izzy is tired from starting back on Monday. Next week she will start dance on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Cindy - Jasper will continue to improve with your love and attention.
I best get ready before I wake Izzy for school. I picked her up to keep our routine for the school.
Have a wonderful day.
Karla
PS (the poolside condo is making progress, the electricians are done this week with hooking up the central heat and air and Glenn is getting quotes now for the insulation.)0 -
Good morning, all.
Bert, enjoy the lunch. Nothing like old friends to feed our spirits.
Karla, hope the orthotics help. Fppt/ankle pain affects everything. What types of dance will Izzy take this year?
Decent day food wise for me. Went to Panera for lunch with a friend and we chatted for three hours - time flew. A few errands later, I was home. Bella is hanging in there but remains frail - doing all we can. Rough night with storms and spotty sleep. Not sure what today will bring, aside from rain, but I will make it pleasant.0 -
good morning, rain is now done and the sun is peaking through. Lunch with my gf, hair and work on tap for today. Yesterday was a really good one. Mom got a cute haircut, then we went to Bob Evans for lunch. I got a wonderful salad with grilled chicken, cranberries and pecans. Mom loves their turkey dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. TRX was cancelled because the trainer was ill. I made bacon wrapped chicken thighs that had a nice sweet and salty marinade that had soya brown sugar, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes and lime. Accompanied by some "sweet as candy" corn. Spent the rest of the evening deconstructing the seat cushions for my DILs outdoor furniture. Today my youngest grandchild turns 22! How is this possible. She has turned into a fine young woman that I am very proud of.
No time for personals as I need to get it together and run!
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is sunny and the humidity is to be lower. I'm going to lunch with my BFF today and then will get in the pool at some point today. Eating was ok, but I indulged in dessert with my teacher friends yesterday.
I need to call the foot doctor. I'm having tingling on the bottom of both feet and then pain around the heel and ankles. I think it's Plantar Fascitis that has gotten worse. I don't know what can be done about it, but I need to get it looked at. They definitely ache in the evenings and wake me up at night.
Jillian and Cole had great first days. Cole's favorite part of the day was lunch and recess!
Patti: Your chicken sounds delicious. I might have to try that. Did you bake it?
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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I had a good and bad day yesterday. Lunch with my gf and her hubby at a local Mexican favorite was good and my choices were good. We have a local department store that is going out of business, this part is bad as it has been a staple in our community, good part was I scored big. Leggings, workout capris, a summer dress in my favorite color of coral, a really cute workout top and a pink sweatshirt with mesh shoulders which will look boss with the leggings this fall, all for $50 and that included tax. Hair is getting back to a length and style I like. Pixie cut was way too short but I had to try. Why don't I end up looking like the girl in the pictures I bring in, lol? Got to work and realized I had not brought something to eat or any water to drink. Edd to the rescue. He brought me a huge cup with ice and a 2L bottle of water plus a Sargentos Balanced Break. We were seriously understaffed. One of the cashiers quit on Tuesday and they did not get anyone to fill her shift. They forgot to schedule a manager and there was a huge sale set. On top of that they started anew girl last night who did not have computer access however she was a trouper and put most of the fabric away. I felt bad that I didn't have time to do any training but she took it well and agreed that learning where the fabric goes was training. The best part of all that is the manager I worked with last week that was so lazy was scheduled as a cashier last night. She ended up having to do manager duties and cashier because we were super busy. It is her job to do the sale set and she actually forgot all about it until closing at 9. She has to stay until it is all done. The rest of us left at 10. If it had been any other manager I would have stayed to help. Karma at it's very best.
Bert, the recipe is from Pinterest. Look for bacon wrapped honey ginger chicken. It was marinaded, then seared until the bacon started to crisp and then baked. My one mistake was crowding the pan when I baked them, I should have used 2 cast iron skillets instead of one but it was still great. Enjoy your float time.
Dinner with Susie tonight. Hoping to get the cushions recovered for my DIL today. Since my son and DIL are not coming to the river this weekend I am going to surprise them and recover the dining room chairs. That will take no time at all as my neighbor has an air stapler.
Blessings to all
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Good Morning, Ladies. This morning will be spent weeding flower gardens again. They seem to multiply! I don't know how long I'll last weeding, but I'll do my best. My cleaner comes this afternoon.
I got an appointment for my foot next week. Hopefully, I can find out what's causing the problem.
Patti: Your day sounded great. What a nice thing for Edd to do to bring you something to eat. I'm glad the lazy manager had to stay until all was done. Maybe that will help put things in perspective for her. Good luck with the cushions.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning ladies and Happy Friday!! I’m so happy to be off today. I have a list of fun things to do today. First to kiss Izzy and drop her off at school and go back to a huge estate asale I went to yesterday. Izzy was with me so I couldn’t really look and the place was packed with people. It had collectibles galore.
Patti- Sounds like you scored some great clothes at the store closing. You are a jewel to your family with your upholstery skills.
Janet- How is James feeling?
Bert- My right foot is bothering me too and I have been icing it and was supposed to have an Unna boot applied yesterday but had to leave before they put it on.
I have found a nice camper I want Glenn and I to go look at this weekend. I hope I can sweet talk him into it. Very well kept under a poke barn, bunkhouse with super slide. Wish me luck.
Have a great day.
Karla0 -
Almost forgot to stop in. We are leaving in just a few for the cabin. Lovely dinner with Susie that lasted several hours. Got cushions cut out and taking with me in case it rains or I just feel like sewing. I think it will just be me and Edd and the neighbor's this weekend. I will definitely get the dining room chairs covered. Mike and Pam will be so surprised!
Bert, glad you have dr appt for your foot pain. Feet need our best care! I was told the worst thing for plantar fasciitis was flip flops. My doc said bare feet was better but wearing supportive shoes was best. Hope you get relief.
Uh oh, bus is leaving and I need to get on board
Back when I can
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is my seminar at St. Mary's. I will meet my student teacher and hopefully will be able to schedule visits with her. It's very humid this morning. I'm planning to get a flower bed weeded before I get ready to head to seminar. Mike is playing golf this afternoon. He's looking forward to that. Tonight, I'm making stuffed peppers. Mike doesn't like them, but I do, so I'll freeze the leftovers into single portions.
Patti: I'm hoping the doctor can diagnose my problem. I know that flip flops aren't the best to wear, and I don't wear them every day. They are quick to put on when I take Molly for a walk. I switch up by wearing tennis shoes, Skechers, and Vionic flip flops. I've had trouble in the past, but this time is the worst. I'm hoping to get a good pair of inserts that will help. Good luck your cushions. It's great that you have the talent to do it.
Karla: Hope your shopping trip was a good one for you.
Waving hi to Janet, Diane, and CIndy. Have a great day, everyone!
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Happy weekend, ladies.
Bert, saw the photo of your mom. I see her in you - she sounds like a terrific lady.
Patti, may the weather be fair and the company excellent.
Karla, keep us posted on the camper hunt.
Cindy, read your lovely post about Jasper. He is the luckiest pup to have you.
Diane, loving the depth and breadth of your adventure.
Not a lot is new here. James took me with him to the golf course yesterday - he is feeling a bit better, but not all the way yet. It was fun, and we bailed on the last few holes because it was just too hot & humid. Watched football last night and ate Asian food we picked up on the way home. Another pretty good day in the books for me. We may go to a movie later (he's on the golf course now - one very near home).
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Good Morning, Ladies. Seminar was ok. I think my student teacher is going to be great. I saw my one student teacher whom I was to have this semester and she said she was going to miss me and was sad that she was assigned to another staff member. That made me feel good. My Cubs lost big yesterday. It wasn't fun to watch, so I changed channels. Hopefully they will do better today.
Janet: I love to drive the cart on the golf course. It's been very humid here, so it's difficult for me to be outside for an extended amount of time. Hope you got to see a movie.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning ladies. Glenn and I had a lovely day yesterday. We dropped JJ off at my son's and picked my brother up and met Monica and Steve at Walk On's, a new Drew Bree's restaurant that just opened. It was AWESOME. We sat in the bar and it even had a 4 tap setup at your table where you poured your own beers! The guys loved that. The food was awesome as it was New Orleans style of course. I had Voodoo Shrimp and Glenn had Crawfish EtooWays. LOL. We were all pleased and laughed til our jaws hurt.
Bert - Glenn finished my last flowerbed for me this morning and we are watering with the sprinkler this morning as we have had no rain the last few days, and it has been HOT.
Janet - Sounds like a lovely day with James. Did you see a movie? I can't wait to go see the fourth making of A Star is Born. I just read an article on it this morning. Both Kris Kristospherson and Barbra Streisand visited the set while it was being filmed. Plus, Sam Elliot plays is brother in it! LOL. Glenn is already watching Football too. My brother Kevin is in a fantasy football league at his work that is starting. He seems to be really adjusting to the area.
I'm excited for today. Five of us are getting together and going to the Ruby Slipper downtown Mobile for lunch before we go to the play,Mamma Mia!! It is my favorite theatre, the Joe Jefferson Playhouse. The Ruby Slipper is also a new restaurant out of New Orleans. LOL. They have the best Mimosa's there!
I'm on a decluttering binge again. Yesterday I reorganized my book /china case in my bedroom and this morning I am pulling everything out of my closet again. I am so excited to have a second house in my back yard to thin out some furniture and kitchen items. LOL. Sad, but true, that I had to build a house I have so much stuff in my first house huh? LOL.
Have a great Sunday.
Karla0
