Hello Sneakers,

I just lost my post but did get caught up on the news. Jackie - I will check out your video too. Loved the joke and so true.

I will try again later.


Shirley

Sandy thank you for the information. All I needed to do was a power down and back up and then add the two email accounts again and all was fine. I have never needed to do that with my iPad before. Have done that several times with my phone.
thanks a million.

Lin

Hello dear ones! As we all have said, when technology works...life is wonderful. When it doesn't...it isn't! I have to clear the history on my iPad once a day. I don't have a lot of memory on this iPad and I use it for email and surfing only. But others have said that is necessary to keep it from freezing and being soooooooo slow. I am not a computer person. I learn what I need to know to do what I want. The rest is total mystery.

Marie: falling is so scary and dangerous. There was a class taught through our hospital on how to get up if you fall. There were lessons on various ways of doing things to avoid falling. A lot of that might sound rather simple but there are things I never would have known if I had not taken the class. It was sponsored by aarp and the hospital. Look for these classes, you'll enjoy them really.

Jackie: funny cartoon! Cats are unique animals. I saw a TV special, made in England on the secret life of cats. It was fascinating. My husband is sure cats are really extraterrestrials living amount us. I am sure he is right. You sound like you are doing well and healing quickly. Well done, my friend!

Sandy: I wish there was a support group for mothers of strange children who are intent on driving their family crazy. I would be first in line for that group. I often sit and ponder where I made my mistakes. I was sure I would be one of those lucky women with dozens of grandchildren. My big issue would be to find enough toys for the grandkids to play with. Was I ever wrong!

Yesterday I saw 4 hungry deer munching on blackberries and what is left of my poor flowers. But the interesting thing was a huge brown rabbit also in the flowers. I have never seen a wild rabbit around here. Mice are starting get into our cars again. Time to get out the peppermint oil again. There is always some varmit giving me give me problems.
Patsy

Darn, I had just written a long post for you on Notepad, expecting h was a wise way to be certain nothing could happen to my 'poils of wisdom". I must have fallen asleep at the helm, since I suddenly became aware my desktop was showing the MFP index! So sorry, my post was in place when the electricity may have gone out, and sleepy me? I was in la-la land! Quick synopsis: loved ANNE's furniture, Adored JACKIE's video, scenery and all! And wishing her recovery go as well as it seems to have! SANDY, I think your choice several years ago was the best thing that was meant to be! So happy for you! And the temporary couple of pound on your lovely figure will not ruin your appearance one whit! Eye shutting again, (these must be my Golden Years?) so I'll close by mentioning after my 3 pound disaster last weekend, I actually managed to lose 6 pounds this week, just cutting sugar!
Buzz

Our internet went out this morning but we did have a rain storm too so I don't know if that did it.

Our trip home on the boat was great, perfect winds and it was still warm but comfortable.
We managed to sail all the way home. Buzz you said you fell asleep at the helm, that would be
scary if you were sailing. That was the last club cruise so back to normal and not so hectic.

I started South Beach Phase 1 this week so I hope to see the scale go down after all the eating
this summer. I will probably be on this for at least a month to get me kick started again.

Dave and I just got back from a bike ride and it poured rain luckily on our way back. All the
clothes are hanging on the line now. So our ride was literally cut short. I like going with
Dave in the lead he gets me motivated to go faster.

We had our first choir rehearsal last night and we will be singing the Hallelujah Chorus one of my
favorites which I sang in high school. We have our first concert Oct 24 with Niagara sings.
Many group chorus'. It will be held at a new Performing Arts Center. This is an extra concert
in addition to the Christmas and Spring concert. Should be an exciting season.

I am feeling like I am getting a cold, my sinues and throat are dry. I started using some saline
spray for my nose but I feel like a cold coming on. I hope I can beat it.

Sandy - Good luck on the $3000 win! Looking forward to holding Isaac again and
he is also a big boy.
Patsy - I have heard several people having troubles with deer eating their rose
bushes and other plants. I guess its getting near the end of the season so maybe
just let them have their fun and next year start again.
Marie - How are feeling after the fall? Keep us informed on your heart tests.
Jackie - good luck on your next check up my thoughts are with you.
Jeri - How is your sister doing? Are you getting any relaxation?

Well I have laundry to put away and get some more groceries for South Beach.
Enjoy your day.


Shirley

Good luck, SANDY! When you win, you can take us all out for lunch!
JERI, you are sounding much better, lol.
I'm way behind today, but lost another 6 oz. after Birthday Night dinner (no dessert for me), so maybe I can hold the visual image of the thinner me long enough to set goals again!
Buzz

Hi JACKIE, great to hear from you and with such positive news! Just like you say, onwards and upwards from now on! Looking forward to the photos from your treasure hunt, but take your time! Something to look forward to! I hope the pets allow you to have a long deserved zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz and it's pretty late tomorrow in Cornwall when you finally get up!
What a lovely day it's been. First, the temperature dropped to a pleasant 25C and 14C should be great for sleeping tonight. Then I got good news from my cousin in Australia which wouldn't interest you all, but did me. Then to top it off, JACKIES wonderful progress.
Not so good MARIE though with the fall and all, and SANDY what do you plan with the $3000 when you win tonight. JERI, you sound so much happier today with your sisters med's working. PATSY, I guess to have dozens of grandchildren one would have to be pretty fecund oneself? I've just got the two grandsons so I guess I did better than my two sons in the producing department. I'm an only child and I remember when I produced Mark my mother telling me what I was doing wrong, at which my Aunt Alice said "oh shut up Jane, she's had twice as many children as you". What a comeback eh! Well I've twittered enough, pleasant dreams all you lovely Sneakers.
Anne.

Lin I have spent very little on the internet today. I MFP the one having problems? or us

I pick up some losded baked potato salads at Walmart and atoner broccolis crunch salad in there Deli. Love both of them So know cooking today. Jerry got off the hook today.

I am a little bit more limbo up today


See you guys tomorrow.
hugies Marie


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This internet thing is making me a very cranky sneaker. Lost another post. Aaaaaargh! Last night my son in law called and he had taken my daughter to ER. There are so many health issues, she is like a walking sick bed herself. That family refuses to do anything that would promote good Heath. We are keeping fingers crossed that her racing heart isn't the start of a heart attack. She has a significant weight problem and a high stress job. Her family is a total disaster. I love her but I feel helpless. My interference would cause even more stress for her. Her heart attack is giving me a heart attack. Seriously. Our children lead busy lives and they suffer all the stresses that a busy career and family can cause. I remember those days myself but somehow my situation seemed more manageable.
Here I sit, chewing my nails and biting my tongue.
Patsy

Hi, I've just lost my post and for no apparent reason! What IS going on? It's all very strange. I was just hoping we'll hear from PATSY soon, and with good news regarding her girl, when poof, everything vanished into thin air!
It's a glorious September day here. The horrid humid temperatures from over a week have disappeared overnight. I've just been for a ramble (I need a dog) and the sky is blue, the lake is too, the leaves are JUST starting to turn, and my snapdragons are a wild riot of corkscrew curls and colours. I had an email from a friend earlier, and it reminded me how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful spot and purely by chance at that.
Just counting my blessings folks,
Anne.

WELL Everyone I have good news! I'm a third time grandma. It has been a busy week because on Monday the baby was born. It was very exciting , (although it was 4:00 am when my sone called to tell me he had just taken his wife to the hospital) to know that the baby was on the way.
"MOM, he says, I'm at the hospital because my wife had the bloody show!! " Well I said is she having any pains?? and he said a little bit!. I thought OH no... It's going to be a LONG Day! He said, wasn't I supposed to bring her here yet??? HA HA.. I'm sitting in my living room smiling... well It will probably be a while still.......
anyway she started to have stronger pains as the morning progressed. She was diolated to about 4 at 9:00 when the doctor arrived. and having labor pains every 6 minutes. Well the doctor checked her and said we better do a c-section cause her bones are not big enough!!! I said, WHAT??? under my breath of course. I hated to argue with the doctor, but honestly they think up any reason under the sun over here just to have a c-section and get the delivery over with. I think had they given her a few more hours she would have started into hard labor and diolated up to a 10 and could have delivered the baby. She is not a tiny person. But anyway... to make a long story short, we have a little 6 pound 6 ounce darling baby girl. Mother is adjusting to WHAT do I DO NOW??? with this little creature that constantly wants to eat, poop and sleep and the baby is doing great. WE are all very grateful.
So that sums up what I have been busy doing all week. My son is on cloud 9 to have a little girl. I am so glad that they are close by. Even though she is staying with her mom until she gets feeling a bit better from the stitches and all from the c-section. Once she is back to her own house they will be only a few blocks from me so I can help out as much as I can.

Morning,

A beautiful day here, Dave is finishing up a section of the fence and then will finish up on Sunday. They are calling for rain
here on Saturday.

SANDY - yes I am in another weigh in challenge here but still sticking with Pound of week club, in fact I just wrote a post.
PHYLLIS - Congratulations, Grandma! I am jealous that your grandbaby will be close by. We have to drive 2 1/2 hrs to
see our grandson but we get lots of pictures and then when he gets older there will be Skype. Have fun with your new
little one.
PATSY- Sorry to hear about your family troubles, at least she got to the hospital and they can get to the bottom of things.
Prayers sending your way.
BARBIE - Happy to hear your hip is healing and you will be back to your old self.

I have had an allergy all this week and purchased some allergy meds. I have to be careful because I have high bloodpressure.
It started working and things starting moving in my sinues. I feel so so, but still exercising and doing things. I had such a
dry throat and nose when it all started. The girl at the drugstore said there have so many people in getting meds for
allergies. The ragweed is out right now in all its glory.

I have get some towels washed and put dishes away and do some strength training. Then we are going down to the boat
and enjoy the afternoon there. Dinner tonight with my MIL.

Shirley

Trying to post this before I lose my Internet service again. Anne is having comouter problems. Those odd emails are showing up again. She may not be on MFP for a while. So if she's not. Around she wanted you to know.

Darn!!!! I hope she can get things fixed.

Lin

Phyllis - congratulations on your new darling grand daughter.

Lin