Well i did not get to see the doctor. i just had a heart test/ Took pictures of my heart.They will me to know when

Thank you, LIN. You are right in thinking I am busy and now I am sleepy so his will be brief.
My DD left at 5:30 AM Thursday morning, dark as could be, and she cannot drive in the dark, but she got to the airport safely and my day was hectic, trying to catch up with all the things I had neglected the days she was here. It was a great visit, and she kind of dragged me around to get done the shopping I have been avoiding for so long!
I'm too tired to concentrate on my typing, so goodnight, I'll be back tomorrow!
Buzz

Anne - You are correct, that is a problem I have sometimes, not speaking up when I should. I just watch and take it. Oh, well I will be going to the store today to get my 50% off. I guess it all turned out for the best. Yes.. thanks for the other scenarios, but she never even looked up or asked if I was with that other
lady.

Buzz- I am glad you had a nice visit with your DD and now you can get back to normal. Company is fun but we do get behind sometimes.

Marcella- A new location can be exciting, good luck on your choice.

Marie - It sounds like your are really being taken care of this time. You are finally in good hands.
Be well my friend.

Update on my knee, I went to the chiropractor and she said I have pulled my hamstring on both sides of my knee. I will continue to ice it, analgesic of some kind, and epsom baths. Some calf stretches too and hamstring stretches. It is doing pretty good now, but still a little sore. No yoga until it calmes down,
walking is okay and biking I have to try and see if its okay yet.

Shirley

Karen- Wonderful! you are certainly on the right track. I wish nothing but good things on your new way of eating and exercise.

Shirley

Not so little!!!! SANDY. Not so feisty either, hopefully never rude but I do believe in fairness, standing up for myself and making my presence known if ignored as in Shirley's case. That way, usually apologies, the store makes a sale, and we all go our ways happy.
Anne.

Good evening, wow, what a change in weather. I went the half block to the mailbox and froze!! Temperatures dropped, winds howling, and so damp. When I got home after Tai Chi/Qigong and settled in, I had a big bowl of soup. I just wanted hot foods and beverages all day. Brrrrr. I have decided to stay home tomorrow. Craft show is no longer in my plans.

I did get a load of laundry out of the way, a bit more of the paperwork finished, got cards mailed and other odds and ends. I purchased an air fryer which was delivered today and made regular potato air fries this evening. They were yummy. I plan to try sweet potato fries next. Probably tomorrow!!!

I am conflicted about what happened to Shirley. I can totally see being treated shabbily in a retail store and I would be angry but I doubt I would ever really stick up for myself and call someone out on their behavior. I did not at Walmart recently. I just smoldered for a while and then forgot about it.

Marie, I hope the tests turn out well.

Buzz, see you tomorrow. Glad you had s good visit.

Anne, cold weather coming your way. We are not forecast to get snow this time. Yeah!!!!!

Sandy, how about you?? By the way, are you decorating your deck at all for the holidays? A neighbor out up icicle lights earlier this week. I think he got that accomplished just in time!

I think I will just go upstairs. I just heard a friend's cancer has spread and she has decided to forgo further treatment. I am feeling quite blue right now. She is going to try to get to church on Sunday for a group prayer circle but feels pretty weak. I had just sent her a silly card. Literally out it in the mail this morning.

Hugs to all.

Lin

Finally have gotten caught up on all of your messages. Have enjoyed catching up with everyone.

I spent last Saturday at my nephews wedding, which was most unusual. Traditional in a sense, but it was a cocktail wedding. We were asked to wear cocktail attire for the reception, which included wine, champagne, beer and soda along with 2 long tables of wonderful appetizers..hot and cold. The unusual part of it was there was no wedding cake, but a table set up with someone serving 4 types of ice cream with multiple toppings that you could add. Very nice environment though it was a small wedding. Delightfully I was able to catch up with 2 of my siblings and families along with several nieces and nephews. It was a fun day for all.

Most recently we have spent time having hardwood floors, vinyl tiles and carpet put down in our whole house as well as new moldings put in also. What a job moving furniture etc. Only wished we had had the time to do it before we moved in, but there was a time factor involved not allowing anything to get done but repaint the interior. Still not completely done due to a couple of problems, but we are now in the waiting stage for materials to arrive to finish up the job. At least the place is livable again. A 5 day job turned into 10 days. All in all we are very happy with the decisions we made. That part became quite mind boggling at one point. Glad that is done.

I took my first actual walk in many weeks other than to go grocery shopping. Five months and I am still trying to heal with this plantar fisciitis. Learning real fast what shoes and orthodics are working and what isn't. Could open up an orthodic business with the variety I have tried. Of course it was time for my annual physical, which I dreaded because not exercising means I struggle with keeping my weight down. Thankfully all was well except for 1 test and it was the thing I dreaded and I have been working so hard to try to avoid. I was doing so well until this foot issue. Now I am prediabetic and have some classes to go to to get this under control. My sweet tooth is what I struggle with and I was doing so well. Dear hubbie brought home 4 donuts....the first I have eaten in a yr. Two mornings of it and my 1 apple pie about 6 wks ago caught up with me. Hopefully I am able to get this all under control. The joys of getting older, but then we all have various things to deal with. It is my turn now.

New photo on profile picture was taken at the wedding. So thankful to be able to get a new one once in a while.

It is cooling down quickly the last couple of days and we expect rain tomorrow. Have my 6 and 8 yr old granddaughters for the day tomorrow. They wear me out because they are such busy girls, but I will enjoy seeing them nonetheless.

Time to call it a night. Hope everyone is well and happy. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day !!

Diane

Hello Marie, we've got a freeze warning too plus snow!!

Doggy walk done, a few things in the garden sorted and lunch eaten so the fire is lit as the rain starts to pitter-patter outside and I'm going to make a pot of bean soup while tennis plays quietly on the tv. I think Shirley that you have more patience with bad customer service than me because I would have to say something if only to make the next customer's experience a better one. I'm never rude but certainly point out any time I feel I'm being ignored, not that it often happens.... I expect I'm difficult to ignore!! I agree the word diet is wrong for what you are trying to do so perhaps suggest to the clinic they refer to healthy options rather than any diet. Thanks for looking for the oat biscuits recipe but if you can't find it I'll experiment from what memory I have for them.

Diane ~ How lovely to hear from you especially as you've obviously been very busy. Love the new photo! Your flooring sounds great and similar to mine although I had a roll of vinyl laid in my dining room and carpet in the sitting room is cosy and warm on the feet! I do hope being warned of the risk of diabetes will be enough for you to control that sweet tooth although I know it's never easy. Just try to think of that each time you look at a jam donut!!

Lin ~ So sorry to read about your friend's cancer. It's never easy is it and we are now told that 1 in 2 of us will have to deal with cancer so not something easily avoided. A brave decision to forego any more treatment and I do hope her remaining time will be peaceful and pain free.

Buzz ~ Love you.

Even with the fire lit I'm getting cold fingers sitting over my laptop so will now start that soup and make myself a cup of tea. Hello to all I missed, especially Sandy with her lights and Anne of the feisty nature, just like her Jilly Bean!!

Jackie

Good Saturday morning to all of you.
Just got back from working out on the stationary bike and water aroebics. We stopped at grocery mart for decaf coffee and Mike bought me a red tea kettle, just love it. I usually have tea once or twice a day. I told him it could be my anniversary gift from him. He thought that was a good idea.i bought him a new dvd blue ray player and some movies, I will give it to him tomorrow for our real anniversary day. Tonight we are going to out back for dinner. This afternoon we have to set up for our church thanksgiving tomorrow. Busy, busy.

It's raining here but not too windy. I'm going to finish a rag time quilt , it has to be done by Wednesday, got most of it done.

Nice to hear from Diane.

My weight has not changed. Dr. Said to eat only fruits and veggies. I do most of the time but have to have a bread or potato too. I have to figure this out for me.

Hi to all the golden sneakers.
Chris

I am going thru a bad time with my BM. I look it up about what kind of food to eat. It said to eat and toast ,applesauce banana anybody has any other remedy?I think I will eat applesauce and toast for a few days to see if it gets better and call my doctor Monday if not any better

Marie

Hello, would you believe I have spent hours today trying to get a package ready to return? I had to find the packing materials, the invoice and the instruction booklet. Okay, finally found all that but no way to get everything back in that box!! I finally taped the box closed, used sealing tape to add the stuff that wouldn't fit in the box to the top of the box. Slipped all that in a larger box and added some packing paper. I have copied the return slip and am ready to tape the larger box up and add the label. Monday.

Tomorrow will be a very busy day. I will leave it at that.

Marie, if you are going too much, I have been told to eat bland food--white rice, bananas, plain potatoes and toast. If you are eating dairy products I guess cheese is good too.

Anne, NO! Not freezing rain!!!!

Diane, wow, all that flooring. I cannot imagine how much work was involved for you in moving furniture and cleaning up!!! Wow. Good luck with those darling grandchildren. They seem to have lots of energy. I see pictures that my friends post and there seems to be very little sitting around. More action!!

Chris, your new teapot sounds wonderful! I love tea but usually only make it by the mug.

Sandy, you will be on the move for the upcoming week. Good times in store!!

Jackie, it is time for another cup of tea here as well! I love hot tea in the fall and winter. Did I hear the tennis was exciting today??

Karen, how is the paleontology challenge going?

Shirley, I hope your knee is feeling better.

Time to get moving again.

Hugs my friends.

Lin

Deciding whether to install the new Hallmark 2017 program or wait to an earlier hour another day! I've so much catching up to do! Spent hours documenting overcharges todayand then the Humana website suddeny stopped providing information
on claims made for Mike! Lots of things I never gave permission for, and administration tells me they will swallow most of the charges they made that were denied! It is all so confusing, but I try to muddle on. My head is foggy lately, and I just hope I'm not "losing it"!
SHIRLEY, easy does it on that knee! No pain no gain is pretty much out of fashion these days! Those Epsom baths are amazingly soothing!
Nice to see you back, KAREN. Let us know how Paleo is working for you. I didn't realize it says no nuts, since they are part of nature! I get a lot of shopping ;done through Amazon. I still don't quite understanf their Pantry rules so I probably don't get full advantage!
DIANE, the wedding sounds relaxed an fun! Sometimes they can get too tense and the desserts instead of those huge tastless cakes sound great! You look terrific! For plantar fasciitis, you might try standing on a step or curb with your forefoot and stretch the heel downward as much as possible! Also, the thing that most eased it for me (aside from time) was that band that goes around the instep and under the arch, holding the fascia in place. It had a velcro fastening..
MARIE, freeze warning? BRRRRrrrrr! What kind of problem are you having? Too loose or bound up? If bound, I've had luck with Metamucil whe I've been bound I also pretty much stay away from potatoes

Deciding whether to install the new Hallmark 2017 program or wait to an earlier hour another day! I've so much catching up to do! Spent hours documenting overcharges todayand then the Humana website suddeny stopped providing information
on claims made for Mike! Lots of things I never gave permission for, and administration tells me they will swallow most of the charges they made that were denied! It is all so confusing, but I try to muddle on. My head is foggy lately, and I just hope I'm not "losing it"!
SHIRLEY, easy does it on that knee! No pain no gain is pretty much out of fashion these days! Those Epsom baths are amazingly soothing!
Nice to see you back, KAREN. Let us know how Paleo is working for you. I didn't realize it says no nuts, since they are part of nature! I get a lot of shopping ;done through Amazon. I still don't quite understanf their Pantry rules so I probably don't get full advantage!
DIANE, the wedding sounds relaxed an fun! Sometimes they can get too tense and the desserts instead of those huge tastless cakes sound great! You look terrific! For plantar fasciitis, you might try standing on a step or curb with your forefoot and stretch the heel downward as much as possible! Also, the thing that most eased it for me (aside from time) was that band that goes around the instep and under the arch, holding the fascia in place. It had a velcro fastening..
MARIE, freeze warning? BRRRRrrrrr! What kind of problem are you having? Too loose or bound up? If bound, I've had luck with Metamucil when I've been bound I also pretty much stay away from potatoes.
I fell asleep several times while typing this so I'd better get to bed.
Buzz

just waiting forthr game to start

Storm Angus hit us last night and goodness, didn't it rain. The sky had cleared this morning by the time our doggy walk was planned and we had a pleasant stroll across the top moor even though the ground was sometimes waterlogged, in fact at one point my boots were close to being sucked off my feet! My plan this afternoon is to do a little cooking, continue to extract honey from a bowl of beeswax and keep an eye on the garden because I've some of George's washed towels on the line and we are promised another downpour later.

Buzz ~ You won't be losing it, just emotionally exhausted so be kinder to yourself if you can.

Lin ~ Yes, the tennis was very exciting and came down to just one point for either to win the match and Andy Murrey was the lucky one because it really could have gone either way. I've been looking for the Birthdays topic for a few days but couldn't see it and hoped we weren't missing anyone.

Gayla ~ A happy birthday to you!

Anne ~ A dusting of snow! Go carefully when you walk. The rain was coming down so hard last night George refused to go into the garden for his late pee and Brady reverted to bored kitten as he climbed everywhere, knocked things off shelves, tore at wallpaper and tried his best to squeeze behind the tv even though he's now twice the size he was when able to do so. A few cross words from me made no difference of course!

Marie ~ Enjoy the game.... I'm guessing who's playing!! I hope you are feeling better today too.

Sandy ~ Enjoy those birthday celebrations. It's so nice you can remain friends with your ex.

Looks about ready to rain so I'd better get George's towels in off the line.

Jackie

Happy Birthday Gayla Enjoy your day.