OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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good morning, slept poorly for some reason but have much to do today. Lunch, hospital visit, pick up fish and flowers for Mom, make her a card and then dinner at the Eagles with Edd. would love to find time to paint the desk Edd bought so will try to squeeze that in before dinner if possible.
Diane. you never cease to amaze me. I think I am busy until I read your posts. how sweet of your sis to host a thank you party. I bet it will be nice just to visit and not work at her house. I love the UP...in summer, lol. If you go by Tahquamenom Falls it is worth a stop. They are west of Sault Ste Marie on Rte 123. There is a state park there too. We camped a lot in Michigan and Wisconsin growing up and I think it is some of the most beautiful country.
Bert, enjoy Penney's game and the nice weather.
Hope all is well with Cindy, Janet and Paula. I think Karla is in Natchez with her group vacation so I bet she is having fun and praying that Kerry is doing better with treatment. My sister called me last night and sounded great so I am encouraged with her progress.
love to all
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Good Morning, Ladies! Happy Mother's Day! I'm subbing for first service as our pianist has the flu......I'll be back later. Have a great day!
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My Mother’s Day flowers from Dan, Annie, Dylan, and Penny.0
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Good Morning, Ladies. Yesterday was a nice day. Greg and Carrie hosted a family get together. I brought au gratin potatoes per Greg's request. I ended up making two pans as I had only one prepared when Greg told me there were several more of Carrie's family attending. I'm glad I had the ingredients!
I'm going to the gym today as I haven't been there in quite a while. My grades have been entered! I'll have one student this summer, but it will be a good one. I'll travel to the Evansville area and will also get a hotel. She's taking two courses, so I'll cover both courses when I travel.
Have a great day everyone!
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Hmmmm thought I posted yesterday, guess not. Had a lovely day with Mom. Baked cod, fresh sweet corn and authentic Danish Kringle for dessert. My sis is doing so much better. I think they will let her go soon, she sounds great on the phone and they have not had to put her on BiPap at night so she may not qualify for a C Pap at home. There may be some outpatient testing that needs to be done for that.
Lots to do this week. I am going to make a padded liner for Leo's new Keenz wagon. The kids are going to FL for Memorial Day weekend and would like it before then. I want to make some mini meat loafs for Mom and Edd, hopefully today. Need to start gathering restocking supplies for the cabin.
Bert, I miss the gym but am planning on returning next week for some new classes that are starting. Hope it doesn't cripple me, lol. Love the pics of flowers and card. Only one student for the summer shouldn't be too bad.
Hope our missing ladies return. Really miss our usual chatter here.
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Good afternoon,
Busy weekend. Still working on house and finally decided on what flooring I want downstairs. We are doing carpet in bedrooms and staircase.
My daughter was pretty sick for a couple of days so I had the baby quite a bit. He is teething so been a bit fussy but overall he's a happy baby.
Waving hi to all!
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Hello, all. I'm back from a relatively quick trip to SC to attend James's son's graduation from law school - definitely a momentous occasion. He's a smart, kind young guy with a wicked sense of humor. It was a good time - some nice meals (and I didn't overindulge, except for some one-the-road snacks). We went to a big college bar the night before graduation and what a delightful zoo it was. I pretty much sat and watched the scene, though we did play a little pool. Hadn't had a cue in my hands for at least ten years but it was fun. So there's lots of laundry to do today.
Mother's Day was great for you, Bert - because you earned it. I thought of each of you on Sunday - you are each a terrific mom! I got a card yesterday from my elder niece (Anne, the one in Michigan), thanking me for being there in ways her mom couldn't. My sister-in-law can be prickly - especially with Anne - and because I had a similar experience growing up, have tried to be a safe ear for both her and Julie). I cried when I read the card. Anne will be getting engaged soon, I think (ring has been ordered) but no wedding date or plans have been communicated, Hoping it won't be a big blowout this time - is that wrong?
My eating is becoming more conscious again - far from perfect, but slowly improving. Am wrestling with a few minor medical things - my rheumatoid arthritis has been flaring a bit and we're going to switch one of my meds to a weekly shot instead of pills and maybe monkey with the doses again. Doc is reluctant to put me on infusions because my history of thyroid cancer is a confounding factor (my annual visit to the oncologist is Thursday).
OK, lots to do here so I'll go for now. Big hugs for everyone!0 -
Happy Tuesday! My favorite day of the week. Got meatloaf made after I got home from work last night and a pot of chicken enchilada soup. That will give mom a few meals for her freezer. We will have some of the soup for lunch today. It is nearly zero points.
Paula, sorry to hear Kati has been sick, how lucky she is to have you to help care for the baby. Can't wait to see some pics of your remodel.
Janet, your trip sounds like a whirlwind of fun. So glad you and James could celebrate his son's graduation. I love the thought of you playing pool. I have tried but am awful at it. Does his son already have some job offers? I hope the injections will be short term and that adjustments to your other meds will get your RA under better control. Welcome home and prayers for good news from your oncologist.
Hi to Diane, Cindy, Bert and Karla.
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Hello all. Just checking in for social reasons, since I am NOT doing well on my eating. My scale shows me up A LOT in the last few weeks. Guess I'm just not mentally ready for this right now.
We had a pretty nice Mother's Day. Rossanne's mom and granny came - they live in NC but were in town for the weekend. Also her dad, and my sister, and of course Brad and Rossanne and Elise and Carrie. I did the cooking, but the meal seemed to be a big hit. R's mom and granny talk non-stop, but I was able to separate off with my sister for a bit. Brad wasn't feeling well, and was happy to be able to get outside with the men while they were grilling the meat. Elise was so happy and had warmed up to R's mom and granny over the previous two days, so I think they were more relaxed about it. (They haven't seen her since her birthday back in September!)
We had Elise for the day yesterday for my regular grandma day, and to take her to her PT. She was happy all day. Now we will have her again tomorrow because she was sick today
. I will need to do a little juggling - Carrie and I are both supposed to get our hair cut (same stylist, 25 minutes away.) So I will drive her car over, she will put Elise in and come for her appointment in my car, and we will trade there. John is already tied up all day tomorrow. My appointment is just a cut, but Carrie's is a color so will take more time. We had plans to do some other stuff tomorrow afternoon, but that will have to wait.
Janet, sounds like a fun trip! Carrie wants to be the aunt you seem to be - a safe haven for your niece. Sounds like she recognizes and appreciates that about you! Hope the medical stuff is resolved effectively and quickly.
Paula, isn't it wonderful to be able to spend one-on-one time with the baby? Hard work too, of course.
Patti, so glad your sister is improving! Has she been released? Enjoy your sewing. I do enjoy being able to make useful things.
Bert your flowers looked lovely, and the cards too.
Waving to Cindy and Karla.
Diane
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Before bathroom pic #10 -
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Have tub tore out now but haven't gotten a pic yet
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One end of kitchen before
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Other end of kitchen before
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Good evening,
So there are some before and during pics. Like I said there is a ton of work!!! Bathroom is completely gutted, kitchen is almost gutted and new floor and joists laid. My husband has to run the plumbing then we'll get electric and water on in the house and start putting kitchen and bathroom together. The rest of the house is mainly flooring and paint, well we need new windows but I'll definitely take pictures of the after product especially once we are moved in and have it decorated.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I'm hopefully going to working in my flower beds again today if the weather will cooperate. I planted flowers in my front beds yesterday and wanted to plant the others; however, my knees and hands said no!
Janet: I'm glad you got to attend James' son's graduation. It's a special time. I had a bone density test yesterday and they asked if I had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I happily said now......I hope they get your medication figured out so you can get relief.
Paula: Wow, the kitchen and bathroom are definitely gutted! Good luck with the rennovations. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Patti: It's so special that you can spend time with your mom.
Diane: Your juggling act sounds like what I'm doing today. I'm picking up Jillian and Cole from school today. Then I'll take Jillian directly to the hairdresser to get her hair styled for her dance pictures. Carrie is meeting me at the salon, and then our church community meal is tonight.
Waving hi to Karla and Cindy. Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning, all. Snack monster got me yesterday. Grrrrr.
Paula, that's a lot of work! Wonder what possessed the old owners to randomly paint two cabinet doors yellow. Demolition is a lot of work! Bet it will be lovely when you are through and can relax in your new home. How is your mom?
Bert, hope you don't get RA. I'm due for all the fun stuff - bone density, mammogram, and colonoscopy this year.
Patti, hope your sister continues to improve as rapidly as she has so far. What a scare for everyone - guessing your mom doesn't know. It's hard not to divulge but you know what is best for your mom.
Karla, saw that you're home now. How was your trip, and how is Kerry doing? Is he good about doing his breathing treatments?
Cindy, how is sweet Jasper doing?
Not much new here - did laundry yesterday and have plenty on my plate for today - all little stuff, but you know how that stuff is. Have a great day, everyone.
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Janet, I just had the bone density as well as the mammogram. I won’t need a colonoscopy until I’m 72, but I’ve heard you don’t need one if you’re past 70. When it gets to that point, I’ll inquire. I just got another flower garden weeded, planted, and Preened. Now I’m resting my back!0
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Hello All- Yes I'm still here- I'm cancer free- biopsy came back clear. Thank you God!
Still have many balls in the air but moving them as best I can. Pushing hard for author stuff- Was rejected by Carina- which I'm fine with as I discussed my books with a few other publishers and they tell me I write women's fiction with romance as I have big themes- lots of real life stuff. Hence the rejection. Working towards publishing myself so covers etc.
I'd like to humble ask- if you have read any of my books and liked them can you post reviews. Well any review is good- I'm looking for numbers. Also I published the 7 books as a series and have zero reviews there- so.... could you post the you've read them all and think... whatever you think. Its a numbers game with Amazon- I'm paying for an ad but since my reviews are low it doesn't get as much exposure but no pressure. Just thought I'd throw it out there.
I need to refocus on eating and exercise- the rain is relentless here but tomorrow will be nice.
Patti- I'll be in Cincinnati June 7-8 and the book event on Friday and Saturday afternoons are free to the public. I'm a signing author on Friday but a wandering author on Saturday. Hope you can swing thru for a hug or two.
No time for personals need to get to work but I promise to be more consistent with posting
Waving to ALL.
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Good Morning, Ladies. Our pool is open; however, it looks like a lake now. The work begins!
Cindy: Congratulations on being cancer free! Good luck with your book publishings.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning dear friends. It is gorgeous here today and I don't have any commitments outside the house. I will finish the wagon liner for sweet Leo. Just have to add the Velcro to the tabs for attaching it and sew one seam shut. I want to paint the little desk I got for Edd (his paperwork for his handyman business has been overtaking the dining room table for too long) and I also want to get some peppers and tomatoes planted in my little garden. Tonight we are meeting Mike&Pam and my granddaughter Alex and her hubby at the Moose for pizza and karaoke. I wish you all could hear Alex's sweet voice. Tomorrow is a free day for me. I will probably go see my sister in the nursing home and may take Mom if she is up to it. All depends on the weather.
Cindy, so happy to hear the biopsy was negative. I have been down that road and the anxiety leading up to the results is near crippling sometimes. I plan to come see you on Friday. Can I hang at your table for a while? We can chat between signings, I promise to not get in the way but can also sing your praises when people stop by. I am so looking forward to meeting you in person at last!
Bert, pools are so much work but I bet it is worth it when the kids get to enjoy them. My kids and grands all grew up with the river as their pool, lol. It is a lot of work too but in a different way.
Diane, hope your projects are winding down so you have time to get ready for your trip.
Janet, have you recovered from your quick trip. Good luck at your oncology visit. When will you start your new RA regimen or has it already begun. I pray you get some better pain control.
Karla, have you left us or are you just taking a break? How is Kerry doing with his treatments now? We nearly lost my sister last week from her COPD, very scary stuff.
Time to get busy.
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Oops, Paula, didn't mean to forget you. Wow, that place looks like a lot of work but for me it looks like fun. I love the process of tearing it all out and making it your own. Do pace yourself!
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Hi - Oncologist says all looks good; I see him in another year (which will mark almost five years since my thyroidectomy). Guessing this summer we may need another thyroid med tweak - still feeling a bit drawn out. Need to call rheumatologist about next steps convertible methotrexate to injection too.
Cindy, great news for you!
Went to see "Hello, Dolly" last night and it was sheer delight - just what I needed. Eating not the best this week. Maybe a nap ... Hope to do personals tomorrow.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is refridgerator repair day! The window for his arrival is 8:00-5:00! However, he arrived at 10 last week, so I'm hoping it will be morning again this time. I have quite a bit of things to do today.
Tomorrow I get my hair cut. I'm going to a different stylist this time. I have let my hair grow out a little as I want the option to wear it curly or straight. I'm hoping the new stylist can give me tips and blend my hair better.
Lindsey had another scare yesterday. She was bleeding and also passed a blod clot. The OBGYN said it was from the stitches from her procedure. She had her cervix stitched to help keep the babies in. The babies are ok! WHEW! It's going to be long 6 months. She's due in November.
Janet: Great news from the oncologist!
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning, went grocery shopping yesterday. Me and my daughter went to look at flooring and I found something else I like 😂😂😂 I will make a final decision. It is a lot of work but mainly the bathroom and kitchen and plumbing.The rest is pretty much just paint and flooring. I despise painting but it needs to be done.
Bert, yes we are completely gutting both. We already have new cabinets ready to go in but need to finish other things first.
Janet, there were a lot of questionable things in this house lol not sure where the past owners came up with their decorating style lol. Such great news that all is well!!!
Cindy, that's great news!!!!
Patti, the house was so full of stuff when we got it. We still have stuff in there that needs to go but we're getting it out little by little.
I hope you all have a fabulous day. Waving hi to Diane, hope I haven't missed anyone.
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Hello and happy Friday. I am taking Mom to see my sis in the nursing home this morning. My sister sounds great. Is going to activities and getting therapy, she knows 2 residents at this place, from her last stay there a couple of years ago. They will have to wait until she goes home to do the sleep study. If mom is up to it we will go out and o lunch, if not we will pick something up on the way home.
I finished the wagon liner and my grandson will pick it up Saturday. All I have on my to do list for this afternoon is laundry and second coat of paint on the desk. Edd is leaving for the cabin, with a load of stuff, this afternoon. I have to work tomorrow and on Sunday my GF and I are going to a huge flea market/antique show at the fairgrounds. They have this show every spring and fall. It takes most of a day to go thru the whole thing. Everything from junk to true treasures.
Had the best time and unfortunately the best pizza last night. Oh well. My granddaughter and her husband both sang last night. They both have awesome voices. Hers needs some practice, he has a very sexy baritone. My DIL had her niece and nephew for the evening, they are pure delight. 6 y/o Leland is all boy and plays well with the other kids (there is a great playground that can be seen from inside) and 4 y/o Lenin is all about dancing and was delighting the karaoke singers while they performed.
Bert, prayers for an early visit from the repairman. My gf bought a new whirlpool fridge and it broke within a week. That was three weeks ago. They have sent repairmen twice with no fix and are now being told that whirlpool has to come out. I would have insisted on a new one when it broke down. I stopped using Best Buy years ago for this very reason, they do not stand behind or repair their products.
Paula, if I lived closer I would come paint for you. I love painting! Ever since we redid the bathroom I have been wanting to paint the whole house!
Janet, great news and always a relief to get the all clear. Hoping new tweaks to meds does the trick.
Time to pick up Mom
Patti
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Hi everyone,
Janet- wonderful news, sending you a virtual hug!
Bert- sorry about the frig and lake issues but you'll work it all out
Paula- like Patti, I'd love to be in the fray at your new house. It was always fun to cut and rebuild
Patti- did you get my email about Cincinnati? Can't wait to hug you in person!
I've done my research to try and figure out how I can get myself refocused and eating better and I'm going to try and eat low glycemic - from what I've read its good for the prediatbetes nonsense and maybe I can just take it one meal at a time without all the heavy duty planning.
I do know I'm going to stop eating greek yougrt for a bit- the last few days I have had it for breakfast and haven't felt that great until almost 4 in the afternoon. I did buy FF instead of lowfat but I wouldn't think that would bother me- who knows.
So I'm going to try different breakfast and hopefully want to eat lunch
Need to run- but have a great rest of your day.
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Cindy, got your email and responded.
Mom decided she really didn't want to go to the nursing home. My Sis understood and they will chat on the phone instead. I did drop by Mom's for a few minutes to bring her some milk and to make sure she was ok. I got my little garden planted, mostly. I put in 3 tomatoes, 1 cherry tomato, 3 jalapeños and 2 sweet banana peppers. I have room for 2 or 3 more so I think I will put in more pepper plants. Got Edd all loaded and headed to the river. Finished painting the desk and now just need to do some laundry but it might wait until tomorrow. I need to make a couple of cards for our class on Thursday.
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Good Morning, Ladies. Today is going to be a gorgeous day! There's not a cloud in the sky this morning. I'm spreading mulch (what I can do on my own without my shoulder hurting), but will watch my shoulder. I think I've done something to my shoulder, or it's coming from my neck. I'm not sure at this point. Mike will put the bags around the areas, and all I will have to do is spread it around the flower beds. It will look so pretty when I'm done.
The fridge is fixed! I hope this compressor will last more than 4 years. I'm going to purchase another warranty when this one expires. I bought the appliances from Sears as we have always had good luck with them; however, he says LG makes the Kenmore products. Since Sears has closed, there isn't a local retail place around, and the repair services aren't as fast as they once were. There is one appliance store in town we will go to if we need something else. I definitely won't purchase from Best Buy, Lowe's, or Menards.
Have a great day, everyone!
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