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This made me laugh.... it's my life on MFP.... lol Nice to know I'm not the only one. Marcelyn suffering with 80° in Houston

Sherry: If the issue is not being able to upload pictures.... use your iphone to take the picture... then go to the library and use the computer to do the blog. While there connect to the wi-fi (most public libraries have free wi-fi) with your iphone and upload the pictures. Then you can use the computer to complete the…

God help me, it's the week of Christmas. WHY does everyone in the company send gift baskets to the boss? I am awash in fruit, nuts and candy.... Marcelyn thinking nothing says "I don't have a clue what to get you but I feel obligated to get you something" needs to be changed to a simple Christmas Greetings card in Houston.

Lenora - I discovered after 39 years I still hold my high school record for 1st year typing. 75 words per minute for 5 minutes with only 1 error. On a manual typewriter. Of course I hold the record because after my class they went to electric typewriters and now have computers to type on. I don't think there's a manual…

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Hey ya'll. Went on vacation and just stayed off the computer. :) Someone back in November asked how I kept track of 90 nieces and nephews.... ummmm... I don't! lol The amazing thing is we have no name duplications (except for grandchildren named after grandparents but none in the same generation) When you consider my…

Lovely thought but no.... all 20 of us will be together opening gift.... I can see the daughters getting gifts and the daughter-in-law getting a donation notification. That is one Christmas I don't want to experience! lol Last night I came up with an awesome idea though and within the budget. My son even said it was a…

Morning everyone. I'm enjoying a week of relaxation near Kerrville, TX. Doing hikes and walks and generally nothing. Very relaxing except for the wind. I used to live in windy country but have gotten used to life without wind the past 15 years and I forget what it's like to have it blowing all the time. The colors are…

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I actually did a bit of Black Friday today. Got up early and headed to the fabric store. Most of their fabric was 70% off before 10 am and then anything not on sale you could use a 50% off coupon for. Definitely worth going for. I bought about $250 of fabric for $80. I'm set for plenty of sewing for the next few months.…

I'm getting off easy tomorrow. I am making potatoes and a salad. Everything else is being provided by my kids. Ahhhh, it's a wonderful life. :) Happy Thanksgiving to all the US folks. Happy 24th of November for everyone else. :) Marcelyn with a sore shoulder today.... recovery of rotator cuff surgery is not a linear…

Such a busy time of year and I don't have time to be busy! My sister got home from Costa Rica where she had undergone a knee replacement. It is awesome to see her walking normally! I had a set-back with the my shoulder recovery. I reflexively did something I should not have and so for a week I was back in pain but I'm good…

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I agree! If our country can't survive four or eight years of ______ (insert ANY name) as president then our Democracy is dead already. We have survived time and time again. As many people are upset the same number are happy (only about 200,000 out of 100 million difference!). I remember the Republicans moaning and groaning…

stupid allergies Marcelyn sneezing in Houston

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. It's drink like a pirate day. :wink:

Morning ladies. I made it here on the first page. Miracles never cease! November goals:* Continued improvement on my shoulder rehab * Get back to consistent walking (since running has been declared a no-no) * Lose a pound? A dream but that would be nice * Reduce my consumption of diet soda by half. This one will be hard…

Strapped my arm down and did a fast 4 miles today. Can't run but I did a good pace. Marcelyn in Houston

Up to doing 40 bicep curls with a 2# weight which means I might get to move to 3#s next week! Whoo hoo. It's the little things in life.... literally. So rehab is going well. Still have random pain and can't move my arm certain ways. Limited in weight and such but the Physical Therapist is super happy with my progress. Dr.…

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Hey all, Shoulder recovery is going well. The physical therapist said I'm a "stellar patient" and "rock star" as 3 1/2 weeks after surgery I have regained my full range of motion. Thursday was a banner day because I was removed from the restriction of using my arm under it's own power and now can do REAL exercises. lol I'm…

Arm is tired today after my PT session. The good news is the physical therapist is super pleased with my progress. Although I haven't started any strength exercises my shoulder/arm is doing well and my mobility is almost back to 100%. Being dedicated with your exercises pays off. Ice is still my best buddy. Sure wish I…

Stats for the day: PT exercises 3x - 80 minutes Ice 3x - 60 minutes but according to my fitbit which went a bit whack-o today I walked 17 miles! lol Marcelyn in Houston

Went down to the gym and did my PT exercises there. I figure if I go down there a couple times a week to do them it won't be so hard to go back when I'm cleared for real workouts. It's easy to get out of the habit. So there I am doing my wrist and bicep curls with my massive one pound weight. Everyone is looking at me like…

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Lisa - I have a Tell City rocker. I always look for Tell City furniture, especially antiques because my grandfather worked in the Tell City Chair factory. He was 7 (yes 7!) years old and left school to dip chairs in the varnish vats. He had to work to help support the family. He did this for nine years before going to…

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:s lots of pain today and I've no idea why. pain pill and ice for bedtime. Marcelyn hurting in Houston

Back from my dr. visit and first PT session. Great visit withe Dr. and excellent outlook. Next visit in 4 weeks. The PT session...... yeeeeouch!!!!!!!!!!! Now to force myself to stick with the 3x a day plan. ice is my best friend. Marcelyn with the throbbing shoulder in Houston

Barbie - as one who is right there with you, stool softeners. a must have when on pain medication. the first couple of days were rough but ..... things are flowing nicely now. i take the max dose every day as long as i'm on the pain meds. softeners, not laxatives. marcelyn the one-armed bandit in Texas