Don't know if this will work, but I'm trying to download a neat picture of Mike and his "guardian", David, in front of the World War II memorial monument in the Washington D.C. Mall during that Honor Flight he was on in October. I think it was a super highlight for him recently, and I love the photo! He was so happy!
SANDY, sympathy on your MIL Donna's passing. Congrats on the TV, but mostly, thank you for directions to GAYLA on posting pictures! WOW, so much easier! (If it worked, that is!)
LIN, include a picture of your holiday décor! Our floor just got fixed for Christmas, and it is as cheerful as can be!
GAYLA, I'm learning; just let Neil be when he's cranky! You don't need the stress!
PHOEBE, happy for you Okie's purring and home again.
MARIE, whatever you are doing, just stay the way you are, wonderful you! And congrats on holding your own over Thanksgiving! Me too, but I have so far to go! I hate mirrors right now!
BARBIE, I'm sure you will be your pleasant self and handle the visit with aplomb! A five year old daughter? Oh dear!!! Love your meditation statement!
PHYLLIS, what fun, celebrating Thanksgiving in Egypt! Following today's news on your area and ain't life crazy???
We're about to have a snack so we can see the Sunday night movie in our auditorium.
I changed the battery in my Kindle Touch and think I didn't get the back on properly! Wasted 2 hours repeating the steps with little change. I'll approach one of the geniuses here to see if anyone can help!
Buzz

Sandy - big hugs to and your family

BARBIE - I know you will handle it all with perfection. When I am confronted with something I don't want to do I just concentrate on the day after. That works for me. LOL

Marie - what a cute graphic

GAYLA - thanks, I've been having my ups and downs health wise. I have an endoscopy tomorrow afternoon. Here's praying all will be well with that. I have been eating gluten for several weeks with mixed results. I am then going to try to reintroduce eggs into my diet. Here's hoping.


I just got up from a nap. Needed one after last night. Lukas woke up throwing up last night at 3:30 am while we were babysitting. Ed and I rushed around trying to help him. I couldn't put him back in the bed he was sleeping in as He was sleeping with Sammy. Trying to keep quiet so we wouldn't wake up Sam and Joshua we found clean clothes, some new blankets, cleaned up the mess and I settled onto the couch with him. He started to get sleepy after all of that so I laid him down in the couch and covered him up with a bucket nearby for just in case. Ed brought me a blanket and I fitfully dozed in the reclining chair beside him. Ed went back to bed but came back at 7 am to spell me off.

We dozed then everyone woke up around 8:30 and Lukas was fine and dandy. Everyone had a great time and Melissa and Jack picked them up later on in the day.

So you can tell why I needed the nap. LOL. I'm not as youthful as I once was to handle this type of thing. LOL

See you all tomorrow.

Jeri

Purple and gold, they are good together, pretty Lin. I assume this is a college? Its also the colors for LSU.
Got to get up early. Sonny cat gets his vaccinations in the morning.

Phoebe

Hello

We are back from our Thanksgiving weekend. It was fun and tiring but I did get some
great deals on shopping. We did some shopping Thursday night after dinner too but only for a couple of hours.

There were long lines for checkouts but it went fast. We did our usual 11 hours of shopping with our elves hats on.

I read everyone's posts and glad to see everyone had a great time and enjoyed their time with their family and friends.

I bought some material to make a baby blanket for our new grand child arrival in April. All you ladies with your crafts gave me the idea to get back into making something again.

Have a good evening.

Shirley
Ontario, Canada

No snow, 27F

Hi everyone, sleepy ending to busy day! mm, just looked up to see Mike eating milk and cookies, even though he hadn't taken his sugar count. I'm told not to get upset, but I don't know how not to when he behaves stubbornly irresponsible! Sorry, didn't mean to start off this way!
LIN, has your area deteriorated since you moved there? By all means get an alarm system, but have you considered moving to a safer area? I guess with the advent of instant auto transportation, almost any area is vulnerable. My advice, from much experience, is if you choose to buy a system, don't do it halfway! On our house in New York, we had each and every window and door treated, including basement windows and garage doors and windows, plus attic entries! Make certain the treatments are visible to anyone considering a break-in! And be sure you are connected to the police station, should there be a break-in. Tell the company to have your outdoor phone wires hidden from sight, so they can't be cut!
SANDY, glad you will have Thursday for your own needs. You and
JERI are such patient and loving grandmas! Tiny babies are so adorable and precious, but they surely entail a great deal of work and loving care. I hope JERI's endoscopy shows all is well. Do post the results, dear friend!
MARIE, that kind of calendar error happens frequently in our house! I sometimes forget to even look at the calendar!
PHOEBE, aren't those leftovers one of the perks of making Thanksgiving dinner at home? I miss the scent of Thanksgiving in my house! How are you and Jim feeling now? Fevers all gone?
GAYLA, BARBIE, JACKIE, and anyone I missed today, ....everyone stay healthy and have a lovely evening.
Buzz

Gayla so oood to hear from you regular now. Once you get it down it is so easy to get pictures on here .oops got to go get my glasses can't see a blooming thing. Awe now I can see. Love these reading glasses.
Yes today is Tuesday. and a 2:45 eye doctor appointment.To see about the lazar surgery.
chilly morning here done had my breakfast and medication.

I am posting my dairy on Just for today topic so as not to bore you all just Lin and Shirley.Bless their heart for putting up with me.

Jerry had another Senior moment yesterday. He went to the store to pick up a couple of things he forgot at Walmart and forget his wallet came home to let Sammy off and got is billfold After paying for his items and got out to the car Sammy was not there After looking for him. and did not find him came home. He forgot he brought him home when he got his wallet. The life of us Seniors.

Have a great day.
marie

I just checked out the video Marie!! DARLING!!! Off to get some lab work (again).

Lin

Hello to all my friends. I have been AOL for a while and very busy. I got a couple new grandchildren, we moved about four blocks away and I started college. I see Sandy all the time. Sandy....you are a blessing.

senior moments buzz

Buzz...I can relate. I have to make a place for everything and make sure the items are in their proper place. Doesn't always work. I still forget what goes where.
Sandy...I see pics of Robby all the time. You are one proud grandmother. And Robby looks so healthy and well cared for.

Hi Becky, sounds like you have a plan, a good one.
I like the idea of a place for everything, except for forgetting where that place is. I do that too. Had to look in several places to find the new place where i store my sewing bag.
Busy day, dr for me and for one cat, my oldest. It was her senior check up. More dr. Appts tomorrow. Mri on my knee. New pain doctor is much better than the other one.
Buzz, we are both getting over whatever it was. No fevers. Just lingering cough. Thx for asking. Remember Buzz, you are not alone. Not only are we here for you for emotional support, there are many many people who are going through the same things you and Mike struggle with. A dear friend of ours is dealing with his mothers dementia. For years, his parents have been Santa and Mrs. Claus. They open their fully decorated home to friends family and strangers from all over. They are in full costume. Mrs. Claus knows it will be her last year. She discussed it with the family, told them she wanted to go ahead with it if she can. They take it one day at a time. She is having seizures and fainting too. Its just an all around sad illness. Hugs for you both.
Marie, Sammy may have to take over at your house! It sounds like Jerry is preoccupied with something. Jim didnt tell me he ate all of the salsa And the cheese dip too. Even after I told him we were having flautas tonight. Took them from the oven, and then had to go to Dollar General for salsa. MEN! Lol.
Shirley, glad you're home safe if poorer. I guess we posted at the same time.
going to say goodnight, got some things to do before bedtime.

Phoebe

Once again, my brain is my worst enemy. Our visit with Jake's friend and his family was great. They arrived a bit later than expected and left early than they planned because the roads were icy. They arrived thrilled to see us and that started the visit on a happy note. Sasha was able to get along and even though she barked a lot, the little girl loved the attention from both dogs and had a fabulous time. I acted the way I wanted to feel and began to feel as good as I was acting. We had a great lunch at our favorite Chinese restaurant and I brought half my meal home for dinner. Thank you all for your encouragement.

I have been busy knitting hats to be part of a contribution of 43 hats to our local Head Start so all my extra time has been spent riding my exercise bike, watching TV and knitting....doesn't leave much time for the computer.

We bought new house phones and they just arrived in the mail. Fortunately they have to charge for 16 hours before you do anything so we are saved from doing anything with them tonight. The old house cordless phones have been having some troubles and we love having cordless phones so this is a great treat we got for ourselves. The new phones have the caller id announce feature so we can hear who is calling before getting to the phone.

Tomorrow I go see my primary care doctor to review my lab report and get my cholesterol meds renewed. I got a copy of the lab results yesterday and they all look good. I hope the doctor thinks the same thing.

I haven't been in touch with my cousin in several weeks. The doorman in her building says that she's had trouble with her phone and the technicians have been out a few times but it still isn't fixed. I call every day in hopes that the phone is fixed but still no luck.

Becky, welcome back, it's good to hear from you again.

Here we are with our friends who visited on Sunday.




Barbie from beautiful chilly NW Washington

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

Hi Jackie,busy as usally. Thinking about next year crop. How long have you been raising your own food.?

Becky glad to see your posting. so good to see our old members posting again. How many grandkids do you have now.
my diet plan is still working.
Well this is the beginning of my 6th year And some more of you too. or is it the 7th year, Oh my gosh looks like the start of my 7th year. I don't know? I join in 2008 and just finish 2014 . that make it 6th years and beginning my 7th year.now. I know one thing I sure got older. (*)


Marie

Hello All,

Been so busy haven't had a free minute it seems. We've been doing lots of Christmas shopping for Grandkids and otheir family.

I had my endoscopy this week. Good news, looks like no celiac disease. Hurray. Don't have the result of th biopsy yet, but don't anticipate any problems.

Marie - wow, what a long time for you on MFP. Good for you.

Buzz - Phoebe is right, we are her do you for sure.

Becky and JACKIE - nice to hear from you n

But I must run.

Have a great evening.

Jeri