OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Waving hello to all, and thinking about each one of you. Sending up prayers and positive thoughts. Will come home tomorrow from this little trip.
Myra0 -
Good morning ladies,
With such a beautiful morning beckoning, it's soon time to head outside and enjoy it again. The leaves and blossoms, the colors and smells, the warmth of the sunshine and the simple beauty of the intricate designs of nature warm my heart and motivate me to explore it fully. Having so much to be thankful for in this life, including all of you is what keeps me going. May you find exactly what you need today - despite the inevitable frustrations or a series of disappointments - and rediscover your inner child through playfulness and simple pleasures.
MaryLynn0 -
Hi Ladies-
Rick and I walked last night for the first time in weeks- did some coughing and my legs were sore but too much sitting around and not enough movement. Struggling with food this week but that is next on the plan.
Half way through reading the proof readers comments- need about 2 more hours before it can go out for copy edit.
Nothing major then I can get back to Ellie in the newest book-
Janet- think positive about the F/V intake- what specifically can't you eat?
MaryLynn- Did you get a nice walk in this morning?
Karla- you're very busy setting things up good for you
Myra- safe travels home
Patti- in case you're reading - keep having fun!
Jeannette- how are you doing today?
Diane- Late check in is always welcome by us
Need to run but needed an OMG fix-
Until next time
Cindy0 -
Hi -- Tired so will be brief.
Karla, glad the doc took the news well and that you and Glenn get to go to Destin on his dime!
Jeanette, what wonderful news about your brother. Very happy for you.
Day two of low-iodine (not low-sodium -- I can have salt, as long as it's Kosher salt -- no sea salt or iodized salt, which means avoiding most prepared foods). Too tired to do much cooking so will be eating a lot of raw veggies and making dressings or salsas from scratch. Trying to stay within my limit but get all the nutrition I can (can't take vitamins either). I'll get through it again and will treat myself when it's over in a few weeks.
I have planned the layout of my 31 theatre showcards in my study for when the guy who will hang them is abe to clear time. Even have room for a couple more if I want. Thinking about that.
My new Rx insurance is driving me nuts -- I take flexeril for back spasms -- it's a cheap generic. But (because of the deal my insurer has with drug companies) it's not covered under my new plan -- and would cost me nearly $400 for a 90-day supply -- no way I'm going to pay that. So now I have to try something else. Yet another reason why I consider drug companies and insurance companies basically evil. We all have stories like that -- grrrrrr.
Time to lie down and try to close my eyes. A severe storm is going to pass through in the next hour. Wind has been whipping all day. I enjoy a good storm if it doesn't cause damage, but the cats hide (as if it could get to them inside the house).
Back later!
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Geez -- Three posts before mine didn't show, even though I went out and back in before posting.
Myra, safe travels.
MaryLynn, what a sweet blessing you are to all of us!
Cindy, glad you were up to a walk with Rick last night. Tell Ellie hi! The low-iodine diet means nothing that swam, no dairy, no soy, seaweed, egg yolks, nothing that might contain iodized salt (things like salad dressings, salsas, mustards, baked goods, etc.). As a yogurt and cheese lover who ordinarily eats fish/seafood frequently, it's annoying. I can do it -- just don't have to like it. Of course I can have Oreos because they are free of banned ingredients. Lean protein is limited too and unless I cook it myself (and make sure there's no broth in it), it's off-limits. Need to get some Swanson broth (non-iodized salt) and make onion soup this weekend. I have lists of manufacturers who don't use iodized salt but the best course is to stick with fresh fruits and veggies. Am out of oatmeal and can have plain (adding a bit of maple syrup if I choose). It's just extra vigilence and annoyance, but nothing I can't handle.0 -
Good Morning Friends-
It's Friday and I'm ready for the weekend. Tomorrow we have a Jack and Jill luncheon for Rick's son and finance and the ex will be there ready to be nasty if she can get away with it. I've never understood people with such intense negative feelings towards other- so unkind to herself as well as those feelings eat at your insides- but not my cross to bear. I will get through it being my typically sunny self and I have a cute skirt and sweater to wear
I've really been eating too many sweets since Sunday. I didn't think we had that many leftovers but I swear they are multiplying at night when I sleep. After tomorrow total focus is on me and my good health and WLJ- I can't control the food tomorrow and with the level of stress I may feel I'm not going to add to it but worrying about what is on the buffet- I will do the best I can.
Posts seem light since yesterday- Hmmm
Janet- your positive outlook is shining through and I'm glad. I didn't realize the diet was SO restrictive but I know you can do it and will rise about the inconvenience. I chuckled at the oreos comment.
I did tell Ellie you said Hello and that you were anxious to see what she is up to lately.
I've decided to do a different cover for Ready to Soar- I talked with Emily last night about my concept and she'll help so I need to wait a couple of weeks for the flowers and trees to bloom and then I'll get my camera clicking. The cover I was going to use will be used in the Crystal Lake series I'm planning.
Need to start the office day- I'll be back when I can.
Waving to all.
Cindy0 -
Good morning ladies. This business lady is about to be on the run so she can return and work on the Blue Cross of Mississippi credentialing. I have FINALLY put the Medicare of MS together to mail today.
Cindy- Good to see you checking in every morning dear. I have a ex-wife to deal with on every family function now that she has moved back to the area. She is not mean though. I just don't like her at the functions. She is the mother and grandmother, so I have to deal with it.
I don't kow why I am getting red lines under all my posts after the first one????
We are going to Destin on the 10th of this month for a family vacation for 4 nights. Jason and his four kids are going. That is why I am pushing myself to get this credenting done.
Janet- How are you doing? You are such a trooper.
I better get going.
Karla0 -
Cindy, strut your gorgeous stuff in that cute outfit tomorrow. The ex is clearly what I would charitably term a cow, and her venality must never detract from your sparkle. Have fun regardless -- and know that others will see her for what she is. Moo.
Karla, you are so productive already. You do such a wnoderful job of navigating the waters of blended family on multiple levels (with yourself and with Jason -- speaking of which, is he settled down?)
Going to run my errands now -- need to get lots of Swanson broth (no iodine in the salt they use) and some fresh chicken, so I can have more protein. I normally rely heavily on Greek yogurt and fish/seafood, and we all know nuts are yummy but caloric. My sca is two weeks from this afternoon and I'll have to stay low-ioding until I know whether I need another cancer-killing dose of radioactive iodine. Betting I won't but would not want to have to start this diet over and wait longer.
Feeling not terrible but some pain is creeping in, so going t get out now and will pop a pain pill just before I head home -- will be safely here before it kicks in. Planning a quiet weekend. I SO need some uuiet solo time away from the stress of everything I need to do here -- May with my friend in SC will happen, and maybe in later May (depending on stuff) I can visit my many friends in Atlanta -- but stay in a hotel so I can have some peace-of-mind time too. I just need to do that getaway I keep talking about -- but with medical stuff, a baby shower in three weeks in Toledo and tight funds, it's so hard to prioritize that need -- before summer comes and takes away my will to live for several months!
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Hi y'all! Long time no talk to! I haven't fallen off the earth and at least still have the wagon in sight although the sugar monster has reared its ugly head this week. Today is a new beginning though and if I've flubbed up enough to have a gain this week at tomorrow morning's WI, I'll just have to own it.
We've stayed busy with chores since we got home from AZ mid-March. Lots of gardening and yard work. We had a load of topsoil delivered last week and spread it in the backyard. Wowza! Talk about work! Then the argument over sod started..... However, after HUGE ruts washed out in our lovely spread dirt during a T-storm downpour this week, I won that fight and sod is being delivered tomorrow. That'll be another chore and good workout along with cleaning out the garage to get prepared for our storm shelter to be installed on Monday.
I have several days of work coming this month in AR and I'm hoping to drag Dave along for part of that time. I would like to sneak over to Buffalo River country for a few days of hiking if the weathers good. We may have to break down and rely on hotels, though, as Tulip (our RV) is in the shop getting a new A/C and generator. This will be a new project for work and there's quite a bit of prep to get training modules ready for it, so I'll be logging some hours, which will mean good paychecks. That's a very old thing considering its flower planting/buying season!0 -
Suzi! Glad you didn't tumble into the Grand Canyon. Sounds like you have a very busy April mapped out. Glad you won the Battle of the Sod -- good luck with all the yardwork. Prepping the new modules will probably be a welcome break (and lucrative too).
Waited a bit long before taking a pain pill today but had to get errands run. Am now home, equipped with plenty of produce, a carton of egg whites, fresh chicken and iodine-free broth. I'll cook later. But first, a bit of a veg after some online shopping.0 -
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Hello ladies! It is a beautiful day here, sunny and in the 70's. I talked Andrea into meeting me with the girls and we walked over to the city
park (I live in a small town so pretty much everything is no more than "a few blocks away"). Got my 10 minutes of sunshine for Vitamin D
and only my lower calves (soleus) cramped up when walking...that is progress!
Janet - you are a strong woman who has learned a lot through the troubles. I know the low iodine isn't easy but I also believe you can do it!
I always tell myself I can do anything if I can see the light at the end of the tunnel; thankfully you have a set amount of time to do this
diet and not "until further notice"
Karla - thanks for the beautiful pic of the flowers Good thinking to get as much as possible out of the way before your trip so you
don't have to think about it while away. I hope your time with family will go wonderfully well!
Cindy - sorry to hear about the uncomfortable time you will have to spend around the ex; though Will (my daughter's now ex-husband)
is not unkind to your face he does do everything he can to make life harder for Andrea. The divorce is only just finalized and she already
had to file papers because he is going against their agreement. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and can avoid her most, if not all, of
time you have to be in the same area she is.
MaryLynn - you are so poetic! I love reading your posts and encouragements...thank you
Myra - waving right back at ya! Hope the trip went well and that you are feeling at peace where you are.
Well, I am going to try to fold the mountain that has developed in my bedroom so hubby doesn't have to dig for socks and underwear
every morning.
Grace and peace to you
Jeanette
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Above is a wet pot of my Amaryllis' out by my pool. We have had drenching rains today.
Good news on the Chris front. He and Brittany just stopped by. They are renting a house from a friend of his from HS's grandparents. They live right next door, it's cheap and needs a lot of cleaning, but it's a start for them. They have been scrubbing it for days they said. They came and took showers and I gave them a car full of sheets, towels, more of their own stuff and pots and pans. They are coming back Sunday for the bed, mattresses and frame, plus the old tv and stand. This was a wake up call for them and now they are searching for jobs more seriously and he is looking into college. YEAAAAA.
Suzi- so great to see you post!! loved all the pics on Facebook!!
Janet- How long will you be on the low iodine diet plan? Sounds like a good way to get back into some good eating.
Myra-Good to see you drop by, obviously we forgot you were off on vacation! Be careful coming back dear.
Tired here and had to get the ointment going when I returned. Busy weekend planned with movies tonight with JJ , ship christening in the morning with Izzy and Glenn and the Dark Side of the Moon Symphony orchestra tomorrow evening, with dinner beforehand. FUN.
Glenn is on his way home now. He better be kissing my bootie tonight as he was mean to me last night. I don't take any crappola from him and he knows it.
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies! I have been gone for awhile. I visited grandchildren in Chicago the first of the week. I had a great time, as always. Then yesterday, I drove again to visit a student teacher. Much time was spent in the car this week. This morning is a lovely sunny morning; chilly, but sunny. I'll take it. Have a great day everyone.
Bert0 -
Bert, so good to see you -- I know every moment with the grandkids is a moment of joy. Car time can be restorative too.
Had a pretty good day yesterday -- will cook chicken today so I'll have protein. I am used to just adding some mustard or a dash of hot sauce to things at will, but they contain salt and there's no way to know whether it's iodized. But Karla is right -- I am refinding my fruit/veggie mojo because I have to, which is good news. So, as with many blessings, it's a decidedly mixed one but I'm doing my best to think positively.
Started watching "Mozart in the Jungle" on Amazon -- a comedy/drama about the classical music scene in NY. Enjoying it thoroughly -- watched the whole first season yesterday and after morning errands will probably watch most of season 2 today. Working on sorting and organizing papers for my taxes, though I'm still waiting for a couple of things in the mail. May need to file an extension but hope not.
Yep, it's exciting here in Kentucky. Time to head out so I can be productive later today (and naps are a type of producticity, right?). Have a scintillating Saturday, everyone.0 -
Morning ladies. Beautiful sunny here too.
Janet- I loved Mozart in the Jungle. Glad to know there is a season 2. I'm watching season 2 of Bosch now.
Heading to the christening if the Henry Morgan with Glenn and Izzy. Didn't make it to the movies last night. Too stormy. Going to try today or tomorrow.
Bert- great to see you.
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Quick check in before I get gussied up- just wanted to say Hello to all.
Karla- loved the picture and don't take any prisoners either - good for Chris
Janet naps are good
Jeanette- so people just don't get the golden rule
Bert- good to see you
Need to run- enjoy the day0 -
Glenn and Izzy coloring. It was all about PaPa last night,!!!
Karla0 -
Hello!!! Guess what?!? I survived my long, stressful week (months!!!), and the accreditation process, which was a resounding success! Our site visitors were very impressed with our progam, and called our staff "engaged, trained, and talented" Go Blue!
Now that the big work stress is dwindling, I should be able to participate more
I'll go back and read through what I've missed!
Beth0 -
As usual, I've missed a lot! I have loved all the pictures that you all have shared! I can't seem to upload pics from my phone but the best part about my Easter was my grandma coming down from 5hrs away, so I was able to spend time with her. We're very close and I've missed her. I last saw her when we vacationed with her last August, a month after my grandpa died.
MaryLynn, you are very sweet! I have been doing my best to find some balance, but I'm hoping now that the work stress will die down I'll be able to focus on me a little more
Karla, so sorry to hear about your ongoing eye troubles.
Janet, as usual, I'm late to say so but I'm sorry you've been struggling lately. I hope you find strength in knowing you have friendships and people who very much care!
I know I didn't include all of the personals but I am about to start some massive spring cleaning. I'm hoping to go through my husband's t-shirts before he wakes up (he works midnights)
he won't even miss any of them if they're gone.....hahaha. Have a great day and happy April! 0 -
Good morning ladies,
So good to hear that things are going well for so many of you! We've been focusing on gardening around here (mostly pulling weeds!) and have some tomato plants put in their deer protected beds now. Planted a few daffodils and scattered wild flower seeds in their beds. The fruit trees and shrubs are progressing nicely and the sun continues to bring out new leaves. With all the gardening, the legs, arms and feet were tired from the intense stretching and thus no hikes for the last two days. Hopefully today will provide that chance once again! Glad to see Bert back safe and sound and to read that Beth and her team accomplished their hard-earned goals! Happy that Janet is finding her inner produce queen and the silver lining to that low-iodine regime, too. Enjoy your christening experience, Karla and family. Glad that you are able to adjust your work programs to accommodate more "down time" for your precious vision. Hope that Jeanette gets the right practicum fit and that the best solution for your parents and yourselves housing soon becomes unanimous. It was wonderful to hear from Suzie and you seem pretty busy with projects ahead. Exciting times for so many, including you Patti, with your travels and times together with friends and family. Get home safe please, because we miss you! Keep that smiling face and attitude Cindy and enjoy the get together. Have a fantastic weekend all!
Hugs
MaryLynn0 -
Love the photos Karla... keep em coming! Myra, hope your trip was enjoyable and uneventful.
MaryLynn0 -
Beth, great to see you. The feeling when all your hard work pays off is wonderful -- but then the TIRED hits. Were you able to spirit the shirts out before he woke up?
Karla, hoping to see pics of the christening -- Izzy will never forget that, especially knowing PaPa had a big part in making that happen.
Cindy, thinking of you, triumphing over the heinous ex.
MaryLynn, the light up there makes for a wonderful growing season. Enjoy each phse of the growing. My tiny dogwood tree is blossoming -- it's very young but the third tree tried in that spot, and it's taking.
Ran a few errands here, now home and about to plow into something with Mozart. Too windy do be out for long, but pretty to watch from inside.
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Hello everyone. I am sitting here on this snowy day and decided to read through all the old posts since February. It was so sweet of you all to be concerned about me. I was carrying two big boxes in the basement and tripped over something. I launched across the room and crashed into the corner of the freezer with my shoulder. I broke the ball off my humerus and shattered the bones and ruined my rotator cuff. They did a complete reverse shoulder replacement. I fell four weeks ago yesterday. I am doing ok..still have pain and can't do much but it is getting better.
I have gained back what I lost again and my fat clothes are all tight..and BP is going up. I am desperately in need of losing weight!
Judy0 -
Judy, sorry the pain is continuing - what an awful injury but glad they could reconstruct. How is your range of motion? Has PT begun? You've had a lot going on lately - been seeing it on FB. Please don't beat yourself up - small steps for a restart. We're here for support!0
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Question: when you enter an exercise and MFP wants you to download the underarmour app, has anyone done that?0
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The weather has turned windy and very cold!0
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Judy, so sorry to hear about your injury. That was quite a tumble!
Janet, good for you for finding your inner veggie mojo. I'm trying to focus of fruits and veggies to keep my mind off sugar!
Bert, you must be doing well post-surgery. It seems like every time I pick up my phone I have a message to congratulate you for activity. Yay you!
Karla, are you still house walking? I've been doing well on my steps with all the chores we've been doing.
Mary Lynn, I just love reading your posts.
Beth, congratulations. I'm so behind, I'm not sure what you've earned accreditation for, but go you!
Right now I may just throw up. My Sooners are getting ABSOLUTELY CREAMED in the Final Four. They don't even look like the same team that's been playing all season. Maybe I'll have another glass of wine instead......0 -
Susie, sorry about your Sooners.
I went for my PT evaluation and now waiting for insurance approval. I have no range of motion right now. The first six weeks of PT will just be passive..they will do all the moving for me.0
