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way to go Jenny! keep it up
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I will try and catch up later, as you see a busy time. Today cleaning and laundry.
Afternoon,
I just got back from Yoga class and now back to reality of laundry and cleaning since I was away for the weekend.
We got back from Michigan last night, 6 hour drive and we were tired. The wedding was great, it did pour rain
all day Saturday so much so the tent where it was held was beginning to get soggy. So we changed our plans
on clothes and went shopping with another couple and I bought some pants and a top instead of my long
dress and new shoes. The ceremony went off outside with no rain but cloudy skies and wind. Some of the
bride's plans were cancelled due to weather. The food was good and we did have dancing inspite of the
slippery floor they layed down. The Johnny on the Spot was only one and it filled up fast. Yuck!
All in all we had a good time. It was too bad the next day the sun was out and it was beautiful and warm.
They provided heaters in the tent because it did cool down. The sun did manage to come out around
dinner time.
Now back to reality and laundry today and cleaning. I did get on the scale this morning and of course I am up
b ut that was expected. I did record it and will be chipping away to get back to my ticker weight again. A
real challenge this summer.
We will be leaving again on Thursday with our club cruise and our sail boat and will stay for a while after the long weekend.
Our boat engine is fixed and hope all goes well on our next venture since it will be a 5 hour crossing on
Lake Ontario.
I will try and check with you all this week before I leave. I will have my tablet on the boat with me since Wi Fi will
be available at all ports.
Have a great day!
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Hi ladies. I know I haven't posted in a while. Work is crazy busy and when I get home I'm tired. I will let you know more tonight. I just finished breakfast and need to finish getting ready for work.0
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A chiropractor apt this morning, my usual, but in time. On the way home from the wedding I was getting a pain down my
leg so I needed a treatment. Better now, I still have TO put heat and cold on it.
Doing ironing today and tomorrow packing. I picked up some groceries for a few days while we are away but forgot
a few things that weren't on my list. So I will have Dave pick them up. I also gassed up my car and my usual
pump place was being renovated so I had to go elsewhere. I also picked up my soaps from a lady who used to
have a booth at the farmers market but I found out she will be moving to Northern Ontario. I got 4 bars and one free.
I went to her house, it was beautiful and big and back in the woods. She said she found a place on the water,
I wonder how much that cost them.
Yesterday while doing laundry I went down to get things out of the dryer and there was a back up of sorts and water
all over the floor. What a mess! Dave called the Town and they came out to check it out. They said there were
some roots they saw so they will come back in a few weeks and dig it out. I went in the shower this morning and
some of it was there too. It seems to be back to normal, they figure something was clogged and it gave way.
NICE!
I will be going to a restorative Yoga class tonight. I have been missing so many classes because we are always
away. Good thing I paid for 20 classes, I did catch a class yesterday morning, my usual.
Well have to get ironing.
Shirley
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Ok just lost my post. I love you ladies but hate this site.
I'll be brief...
Sorry to hear about your water problem Shirley. I hope your sailing trip goes great.
Ang- anxious to hear about your new job.
Hi Marla!
My first week of vacation last week was a bust with my father in law dying and being sick. This week is great. Coffee and happy hour with various friends, antiquing with Iva, Jeff's significant other, yoga, relaxing and reading, etc. We will be out of town this coming weekend.
Russ came home this evening. He's tired but got some things accomplished with his Dad's stuff. I can tell this is all going to take awhile. He moves at his own pace and his brother will be no help. I just hope we aren't housing his parents' ashes forever. I have a feeling we will be. I'm also guessing Russ and his brother will never get a celebration of life gathering planned for their Dad.
Well have a nice evening and getting ready for the weekend. It will be July 4th Independence Day parties for us in the U.S.
Jenny
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HAPPY CANADA DAY !!
Happy 4th of July to all my American Water Cooler Friends !!!
Morning,
I took in Yoga restorative class last night. Gentle postures but holding them longer like 10 min or so. I felt great after
that. I have been stressed lately due to being gone so much. I have to pack again today for a week on our sailboat.
I like going away don't get me wrong, but I also like some down time at home and putter around here. I have not had
that opportunity since my husband retired. He is a go go all the time.
I will be packing today and then do some other things. We will be leaving tomorrow morning. It rained here again last
night and it is so soggy around the house. I hope we have decent weather while away. We have our club cruise
over the long weekend then we are on our own after that. I will have my tablet to report in
everyday on the Newsfeed.
I may catch some fireworks tonight depending how the day goes.
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A day off and time to get caught up on some things! This morning was nice and relaxing. I went to the local Canada Day parade with some friends. It was really good! (and a decent length parade as well.) I've got pictures uploaded to my Facebook that I've been trying to do for awhile and am currently trying to upload some videos.
My new job is going great! And very busy! My first day there I had two property closings! I've had 12 in the last 6 days. That's about how many I averaged on a busy month at my first paralegal job! (Not the last one I just left.) I have made a couple mistakes and feel bad about it, but the lawyer I mostly work with (Lawyer P) is very understanding and forgiving. He's a great guy to work for. The other lawyer I will mostly work with (Lawyer M) had only 1 property transaction since I started, so I've done very little for him. I ended up going in last Saturday and working. I feel so far behind as I can only take these transactions one day at time. I had someone call me yesterday to verify numbers for a closing next week. I was half an hour late getting off yesterday trying to get all of yesterday's done, never mind what's next week! I also took the time last Saturday (when it was quiet) to clean and organize my desk. The person before me definitely wasn't and definitely didn't care! It's finally to a point where I know where what things are. Still don't fully know what some files are and what needs to be done, but I just haven't had time to do them!
I'm still fighting on my old boss. It took forever for him to finally get me my last pay. Even when he finally got my cheque ready, he still wouldn't send it to me, unless I signed my termination agreement, which stated that I confirmed receipt of my payment! I told him I can't sign something that isn't true! Eventually I had to send it via courier and our courier came back with my pay. I took it straight to the bank before he could do anything. On advice of one of the lawyers at my new office, I made some slight changes before sending it back. He cut me off a day early and wanted me to confirm I was paid in full to the 18th. No I wasn't. He owes me to the 19th. I am looking at filing a complaint. However, reading the Labour Standards for Nova Scotia, I"m not sure there is a whole lot I can do. I can only see.
Things with J are going well. He was down last Sunday for my birthday and we and my brother and his family all went out to my parents after church. It was a good day. I've attached a pictures of the two of us.
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nice picture Ang - sorry for your hassles with your old boss - sounds like your new place is helping to look after your interests. That good to hear. Hope things keep going well with J -
Hey Shirley enjoy your weekend
Jenny - I feel much the same way about the site too much of the time - the changes are - ugh
busy, busy and more busy - fair is next week! Only one project done for Zach and that's because its an essay he wrote for school I am recycling for a project. This should be our baking weekend but with the 4th we are supposed to go 'blow stuff up' at my dads farm - and just ugh. How am I supposed to get stuff done! It will be hot - no a/c - no running water either. I think I feel a migraine coming on and the boys can without me
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Busy day here! I got the oil changed in my car for our weekend trip to see Russ' brother and our son Rory. I went to the bank to put some things back in our safe deposit box and then to Costco and Cub Foods for some grocery shopping. Tonight I made tortilla crusted lime tilapia (Costco fish), copycat Chipotle cilantro lime rice, black beans and mango salsa for dinner. It was tasty.
Ang- J looks like a nice guy. Fun picture!
Marla- Busy lady, busy family! How did your baking work out for the fair? Is Caleb doing a project too? I hope you feel better.
Shirley- Sounds like you need a breather at home soon to just relax and regroup. Enjoy your sail. I hope you have nice weather. We are suppose to have great weather on the 4th of July.
More errands to do tomorrow, go to the dermatologist for my skin cancer check, pack and get animals situated. We will leave early Friday morning to head to Russ' brother's house and our hotel. We plan to hike at a state park and use the pool and hot tub at the hotel. We'll see his brother and wife on Saturday.
I hope you have a wonderful evening!
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Haven't read anything yet . Back at work . SLAMMED as usual . Sadness here because I had to leave Louisiana before my beautiful grandson was born - generally unhappy at this point ..
will write more asap . Doom and gloom here ladies .0 -
enjoy seeing Rory dear J!0
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Ok I have a few minutes here ,
I haven't caught up on everyone but
Anj Happy belated Birthday and great to hear about the new job ! As well as the boyfriend ! looks like things are definitely looking up for you I'm so happy for you !
Shirley great boat picks I'm sure there's more to catch up on with you but I thought I'd type quickly before the next client comes in ..
Jenny , so very sorry about your father in law . I'm sure your husband will appreciate his last visit with him even if it was not the best but some people don't even get that so I'm glad he was able to .
Marla , I'm sorry to hear your legs are bothering you, I don't have much more input .lol
I went to Louisiana after only one night with the hubby and we did make up but he doesn't get it at all and is very defensive .
He says if I don't like it that's just too bad and that he doesn't have time to text me all the time while I'm away at work He's busy with his work ( he only works 3 days a week if that , then goes to the cabin the other 4 days )
Well we are not angry at each other but unfortunately I am not alright , I'm saddened and can't shake it . He told me on the night I returned from Louisiana ( only one night together again) that he will probably be inviting his friend Lori to the cabin for the the 4th of July , which again hurts my feeling . Shirley We didn't really have enough time together in a while and my hope is that the next three weeks off will help this situation . I sure hope so because I am not used to feeling sad or jealous . lol
So the baby wasn't born until last evening so I didn't get to meet him yet and probably wont be able to return until September and it breaks my heart .
I'll post picks tomorrow ,today I'm slammed .
I'm sure you guys saw the FB picks . He's adorable .
Talk more tomorrow
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Welcome back Amy. Sorry you are sad and hurt. Also sorry you did not get to be in LA when grandson entered the world. He is a cutie! Will you be able to go to the cabin and join your husband soon? Why is he inviting a woman to go with him, even if she's a friend, when you are feeling so down about the events lately?
Ang- your new boss sounds great and I'm glad you don't work for the other guy anymore. He has issues.
Marla- how are your legs doing? My muscles are so tight. We went to yoga this evening and it feels good but my left leg, the one I injured, is so tight up and down the whole leg. It seems the whole leg has issues, not just the knee.
I'm packed for the trip and will take care of the animals' stuff in the morning. Cat gets a boat load of food in his feeder and a big bowl of water plus the dog bowl. My neighbor will check on him on Sunday. The dogs are going to the kennel again. I send their doggie beds, food, and a bone for each. The weather is suppose to be great this weekend so I hope they are right.
I won't be posting on MFP over the weekend so I'll check in again Monday eve. Have a wonderful July 4th and happy holiday today to Ang and Shirley!
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Good morning ladies ,
isn't this just beautiful
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Amy - He's adorable!!
Such a beautiful day today! I took my Sunday School class out today on their outing. It was so much fun! The kids loved it and we all had a great time.
I tried to run today, but it was to hot to run! I need one of those water belts to start taking water on my runs.0 -
Happy fourth to all!
Our pot luck was great yesterday and everyone had fun, Long Island Ice teas was the signature drink.
We are staying one more night here at this port, we don't have to move which is good we can stay where we are.
Our friends Tim and Regis will have to move though so we will help them.
A beautiful day here we are staying in this area until Friday all goes well. Kathy and Isaac are coming on Friday so
we will be home for them.
We found a new restaurant to try tonight celebrating Dave's retirement and our friend Regis (a woman) who retired
end of June.
I have been walking a lot lately, I made the 20,000 steps badge from fit bit.
So long until I write again.
AMY - Bringing a woman friend along. RED FLAG (just saying)
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AMY - Beautiful baby !!0
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what a beautiful g-baby Amy - woohooo
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Beautiful grandson Amy! When do you get to see and hold him?
Shirley-sounds like you are having a great time on your sailing trip. WTG with the 20,000 steps!
Marla- How are your legs? Did you have a good 4th?
Ang- glad your outing with the kids was fun. Spend any time with your honey this weekend?
We got back about 4pm today. Lots of driving over the last 4 days. We are tired and I see an early bed time for me this evening. I got a great picture of Rory in his ranger uniform. He knew we were coming to Grand Forks last night to see him but did not know we would surprise him at the park while he was working (at the end of his shift). I wanted a picture of him in is ranger uniform. We went out for Thai food and then bought him groceries. He needed to go back to his apartment and write a paper for his class. We took him out to breakfast this morning and then said good-bye until August sometime.
The wild fires in Canada are causing MN to be very hazy and smokey. Not great air quality right now. On Friday it got more hazy and we drove north and west. Today was more hazy down where we live in the central part of the state.
If it's not too hot tomorrow I need to weed my flower gardens. Looking pretty bad right now. Also need to clean the bathroom this week, ugh!
Well I hope you all had a nice holiday this past weekend and the one before.
Have a nice evening!
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Rory's photos in ranger uniform.
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Nice pics of Rory Jenny .
Not much time to chat , I get on facebook every time im doing a drug test waiting for them to pee hahaha. so busy I'm overwhelmed again .
The owner of our company came in today and I was telling her that this one company wants us to do 280 audios asap and she looked at the schedule and said we may need to extend out hours and I burst into tears and I said I do not have anymore hours to give them I cannot do one extra thing or I will explode and so that was the end of that ha!
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Amy- you sound pretty stressed right now. I don't think I could do your schedule and be away from home for so long. You certainly are kept busy so the time must fly by. How's it going with hubbie?
I finally finished weeding my flower and shrub areas today. We had yoga tonight so that felt good since I was so sore. I couldn't do all the moves since my left leg is so tight. I have to work up to it. Tomorrow I scrub the tub and shower in the bathroom. It's time!
Jeff and Iva came by to get a suitcase for Jeff, put her car in our garage while they are gone, and give us a key to their house to check it and take in their mail. They fly to Croatia tomorrow for two weeks to visit her relatives and see the country. This is Jeff's first trip out of the U.S.
Our weekend weather is suppose to be above 90 degrees with 70% humidity or higher, ugh! I made sure my weeding was done today. We are ordering new mulch to put around our bushes and flowers. It's been a couple of years since we refreshed it so it's time.
Well TGIF tomorrow!
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Jenny those are great pics of Rory - how exciting for Jeff to be off on such a big trip - and glad you are keeping with the yoga - I am still sore in the legs but had a massage last week that helped and have one scheduled next week too. Fair entry is over, I am beyond exhausted but pleased with their products. I hate the getting it done craziness but seeing their pride keeps me going back for more. If we could just do a little more earlier... I made the comment of FB that I take everything out of the oven I started pondering that statement - because I mean do do that - because well the oven's hot - my babies need to stay away from the owie hot. But then I think - Zach is 14 - close to 15. I'm supposed to be teaching him to drive - I really need to be ok with putting oven mitts on him and showing him how to pull things from the oven. Control issues much mom? Yep. Boys enjoyed the 4th - Caleb blowing things up and Zach surprised me by jumping into Grandpa's new Gator and zooming around the farm. All the kids loved it. I don't really like fireworks - I like the pretty part but the loud ear drum shattering booms and screeches really upset me. I always joke with the kids when they ask about me and the 4th when I was a kid that I was the one hiding in a car with my Grandma holding me because I was crying. I don't cry anymore - but it still bothers me. And as I think on that it also bothers me that everyone knows that and still I am expected to sit and endure and pretend to love the hours of painful loud - oh well.
Amy - yuck, just yuck. I hope they don't pile any more on you girl. Hugs.
Hey Shirley!
Hi Ang!
So much more to ramble about but better get back to work - just remember even when I'm not visible I am still lurking about rooting you all on!! LOVES!0 -
I never cleaned the bathroom today. Procrastination! I called my sister while drinking coffee and we talked for 2 hours! Not unusual but blew the morning. Then I went to Menards and the grocery. My legs hurt by the time I got home so I read my book in the recliner. I made a southwest salad and fruit bowl for dinner and now we are relaxing with our lap tops. Together but separate activities...
Very hot and humid. Could feel like 100 degrees on Sunday. How are your temps Marla?
Tomorrow I'm going to buy a cabinet for my teaching materials to keep in the garage. That way my car won't be so full and messy and I won't have to go down to the basement to the closet each time I need something. I need to organize my stuff this weekend.
Marla- I'm the same as you with fireworks. I love to watch them but hate the noise and being too close. I really hate firecrackers. One blew up on my knee when I was little and it hurt pretty bad. Sparklers are my speed. Glad your 4th celebration was fun for the kids. Congrats on the fair ribbons.
Hello to everyone else!
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I have just a moment to say hi,
And in answer to your question Jenny - not well I think I am actually not feeling well in general -this has taken the wind out of my sails if you know what I mean . I'm tearful and sad all the time - I'm not sure if it's work or my life in general that's bringing me so down . Or honestly the idea that tomorrow's my 49th birthday - because I get tears in my eyes every single time I think about it .
I'm overwhelmed at work and my husband , well he's being very insensitive about this whole mess and says I have and am over reacting . I don't think so ...
I mentioned to him that when I get home I want to put some new Formica in our Kitchen and he said no we didn't need it all I kept thinking in my head is why should I care if he wants me to or not he doesn't care what I think and oh my goodness do I know that's not the sign of a healthy marriage
I'm so sorry to keep bringing the forum down I'm sure I'll be back to my old self soon .
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Sorry you are so down Amy. Not to pry, but have you suffered from depression in the past? Maybe you should talk to your doctor about how you feel and see if an anti depressant would help you feel better. I remember when I had an episode of depression after my divorce many years ago, crying over ridiculous thoughts that weren't even happening was a big sign.
I bought a cabinet but did not see the fine print on the box if it was there. The cabinet does not come with shelves. Seriously? Russ is going to have the school district carpenters cut me some shelves that will slide in. Yes, the supports are present but you have to provide your own shelves. Ridiculous! $134 dollars, it should have shelves already available. So I can't organize my toys and materials until I get the shelves.
85 degrees with 75% humidity today. Walk out the door and it feels wet. Bad storm predicted for this evening. We'll see if it actually arrives where we are.
Well I go back to work tomorrow, ugh! I love not working but we need the income so back I will go. I know I will love retirement in 5 years! Hope I can retire then.
Have a wonderful evening!
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Good Morning Ladies ,
Today is not so bad I did the deed of turning another year older and survived it .
Jenny , No I have never had any feeling of depression other than situational . I have an appointment set up for when I go home .
However , I feel almost great today ? I feel like I can't feel that dark sadness deep inside anymore ? How can it be completely gone when it was there for like three months just eating at me ? I can't understand it .
I'll still go to my appointment set up for the day after I get home but wow I feel so alive today .
Jenny , Retirement sounds great from my window too but I have a lot longer to wait for that wonderful day . How confusing this life is where I can't wait to retire however I don't want to be 50 next year ha !
Ok Ladies I will make it a point not to dwell on what ever was bringing me down because I can't have grand abaies if I don't grow older right?
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First day back at work after 3 weeks. Two cancelled visits with kids but did one. Hot in our building and outside. Lots of new staff started today too. Bad storm last night but we didn't have any more damage I don't think. I didn't look at the roof to see if more shingles had blown off. Having problems keeping the shingles on the ridge on the house when the wind blows.
Nothing new. We are having BLT's with the tomatoes we bought at the farmer's market for dinner.
Amy-glad you feel better.
Hello to all!
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Okay I had a nice long post about my week away but MFP would not post it or my picture. So I will try again.
This is grandma feeding Isaac while Mom was at a bachorlette pool party.
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