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KCTinter · #**106** 08-10-2005, 09:32 AM

Judy, I am so sorry to hear they can't do anything for your Dad. These days, we tend to think doctors can perform miracles. I hope the meds can bring him some comfort.

Barb, we posted at the same time yesterday. I am so looking forward to seeing that picture. How lovely to find that bio, with a little peek into your Mom's life.

No rain in Waldo (or is it Brookside)? It must have been this lonely cell that just decided to DUMP on my neck of the woods.

Have fun in Colorado . . . don't spend too much at Coldwater Creek! I do hope it wil be cooler there . . . .

Ilse, CONGRATULATIONS!! I missed the "sold" sign in your picture and was wondering WHY you posted a pic of the old house. Then read Peg's note. Duh. All I can say in my defense is it's too early in the AM! Glad the closing dates work out, but sorry you "lost" your new washer and dryer. Sheesh. I HATE it when buyers pull that kind of stuff. At the Leawood house, I had had a desk custom-built that was 11 feet long! It was four drawer/file cabinet bases with a long top and custom-built shelves above. All were moveable. Buyer wanted this left in the house. DH and realtor talked me into it. I LOVED that desk. When we moved, we had to BUY cheap replacements. BTW, Barb, the buyer worked at Hallmark!

Peg, OK. $35/month doesn't sound so bad! Treating it as a donation to your community is ADMIRABLE! Plus, it is there if the spirit ever moves you to go.

LOL! Almost $200 at CC? Barb called it right. An excellent marketing ploy!

Sorry you locked yourself out of the car. Heavy thoughts about the Idiot? Engrossing mystery tape? Just confirms my Full Brain Theory. I always keep a spare key in my wallet. Of course, this doesn't help if you lock the purse in the car! But I just made up my mind I would NEVER leave the car without my purse.

Oh I do hope the church will hire that couple . . . and give you the "release" you are seeking!

Rachel, good for you if you can only eat 1 or 2 chocolates . . . and you, too Donna! I really think I do better if I just avoid the whole "sweet" thing, but that's so tough to do. Yanno, it's the All Or Nothing Syndrome. Rowing? Wow Rachel, you are really dedicated. And weighing every Friday sounds like a plan. As we all know, tweaking is the name of this LC game.

Donna, ditto Peg's DON'T DO IT! I know it's hard to watch your kids struggle. But they have to learn. Also agree with Kim. Getting a credit card behind your son's back? Does she think he will not see the bill when it comes in? And if he is the only breadwinner now, how does she think she will PAY the bill? I have been there, done that. Credit cards can be very dangerous. An invitation to Instant Gratification. I have torn my "personal" card up . . . but still paying on it.

Brenda, ooohhh! LOVE the sweater, LOVE the hair, LOVE the jewelry, LOVE the firm arms, LOVE the face! You are one talented knock-out!

OK, it's Wednesday (I'm on a roll here). Two small jobs. Yesterday's job went without a hitch, snag or problem!!! Dare I think the hex is over???? (Knocking on wood . . . .)

TRACK: Got so frustrated over a computer problem, I made a 3-Minute Chocolate Cake and ate the whole thing. Although I did not do my WATP, I did do some walking in place with weights for about 15 minutes. That counts, doesn't it? Avoiding the scale . . . . but today is a NEW day.

Have a great day!

pegster · #**107** 08-10-2005, 03:26 PM

Oh Judy! I'm so sorry about your Dad. I'm trying to remember if your Mom is living and will be with him. Please forgive me if you have already told us this. Prayers ascending right now for your entire family.

Peace, Peg

pegster · #**108** 08-10-2005, 04:01 PM

Okay. I DID get back into my car last night when DH came home two hours later. Unfortunately (for him), by the time he got home I was on a roll in my own mind about the idiot and my DH got the brunt of it. I had also had two glasses of wine by then, and my judgement was a "bit" clouded. Two is my limit. (self-imposed. I don't want the carbs or the calories)

Yesterday was a sort of "lost" day anyway. I am still dealing with the fall out from the idiot and his latest "edict." I left late for my dental appt., which is an hour's drive and didn't get lunch. So, I did that fatal "drive through" and had a shake. Then, later I was really shaky and needed to get home, so I had a couple of pretzels with SALT! So, it showed up on the scale this morning, of course!

I got up and walked on the treadmill for 20 mins. (until I worked up a sweat!), then lifted weights until my muscles shook. Then came home and had my lc bkfst. Brought my lc lunch, and I'm pushing water, big time.

Good to "see" you all. Now, Judy, Brenda and I have "come out." We've posted recent pictures of ourselves. How about it if you do the same? It is wonderful to have a face (from our avatars), but somehow SO great to just have a sense of what we look like now.

May post later. See ya!
Peg

bkloots · #**109** 08-10-2005, 05:00 PM

Judy, what a difficult passage this is for you. The waiting and wondering takes a lot of energy. Prayers and thoughts!

Bren, ditto ditto ditto. The sweater is lovely with YOU in it!

Today, I've sent Andrea before/after pix to add to the "success story" I sent her a short time ago. Guess this will appear on the site eventually, so stay tuned.

teelbee · #**110** 08-10-2005, 08:09 PM

Aw, Judy... I am so sorry the doctors haven't more to offer your father. I hope the palative care keeps him comfortable and peaceful.

Brenda, that is really, really lovely. The shell shows off your beautiful collar bones and arms! The pattern on the back is a great detail - really adds a lot of stylish "punch" to the garment without overdoing it..

Peg, I can certainly commiserate with you about locking the keys in the car! I've locked myself out of the house, too. DH finally put up a hidden lock box with a key, so I wouldn't have to issue quite so many "yelp for help" calls. Hmmm... remind me I have to figure out someplace to hide a lock box outside the condo. And, TOTALLY! I would be ~so~ pleased to see you when you get to my neck of the woods! We may be gone for a week or two in September, but it sounds like you won't be hitting the road until October.

Ilse - congratulations on selling the house and getting your closing dates set up so nicely! Well done! I hope the closing and escrow process all go smoothly for you. Our closings had a few "hiccups" (and I overreacted); but it all turned out well.

Thanks you guys for all kind thoughts about my state of being. The FM still leaves me feeling achy and wiped out. I'm having some good days, which is a hopeful sign. The trouble with that is that I try to do too much on the good days - making hay while the sun shines, right? That tends to sap me for the next day or two. I also talked to the doc about my ... "inattentiveness" (among other things). He said it was possible that the high fevers I ran when I had pneumonia 2 years ago could have caused some mental function damage. I gather it could get better slowly over time. Looking back, I do think I've improved a lot in the last year. Anyway, small adjustments to some of my meds seem to be helping. (did I already tell you guys that? dunno - I forget!)

I hired a pond consultant to look at the koi pond and tell me how to take care of it. He was really nice, and seemed to be very knowledgeable. Even though I only hired him for a consultation, he cleaned the underwater filter and helped me clear out some plants and tree roots that were interfering with the pond. He said it was not particularly well designed for keeping koi. Given that it cannot be expanded to hold a better filtration system, it is more suitable as a simple water garden or gold fish pond than as a habitat for koi. The current set up is going to be pretty high maintenance to keep koi going. Frankly, it sounds like more that I want to handle. So, I asked him if he knew of someone who could take the koi over. He's going to check with one of the koi clubs next week. He also told me that one of my "koi" is really a fancy gold fish. It was the most expensive one, too, LOL! He gave me a lot of tips for how to prune the shrubs to keep them in scale with the size of the yard - techniques similar to bonsai, but intended for inground plants. So, that was money well spent.

Shelleyg · #**111** 08-10-2005, 08:47 PM

Quickie fly by for me...
All of a sudden, I think I'm busy!...LOL.
We had early cases this morning, so up at 0430 and to work by 0600.
Got a call that my contacts are in, so I will go get them tomorow.
I scheduled an appt with a personal trainer at the gym for Friday; also have a nail appt on Friday; then dental appt on Monday...plus I am hell bent and determined to work out on M-W-F- and Sat....always something...LOL.
I did just get back from the gym, and feel I had a very good workout...well, I sweated the big one...hehe...that's a good workout, right?????

Judy, so sorry about your dad ( I keep thinking it's you FIL for some reason, sorry about that). I to, hope the meds will keep him comfortable. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.

I have to scoot on to the kitchen and get dinner started; DH is on call and he may get called out, so I want him to have a good meal...meat and veggies!!!

Everyone else,

Livin' for the week end!!!

Shelley

tiashanty · #**112** 08-10-2005, 09:24 PM

Brenda: Wow! That about sums it up. You look fantastic! I love the haircut and you did a gorgous job on the sweater. With that tiny waist, I kind of wonder why you are here? Thanks for sharing with us.

Okay, I get the idea, I shouldn't help my kids with their financial mess right now. I hate to see them struggling when I could help them. I know what I went through with my x-husband and don't want them to have to go through that. But, I think it might make them stronger too. I hope.

Judy: Sorry to hear about your Dad. That's a tough one. I too hope he is comfortable and will be praying for you all.

Lots to do tonight to get ready for the wedding weekend. Dh will bring the motorhome home from storage and it will have to be cleaned and sheets put on the beds. We're staying in it cause my in-laws will have a housefull and we can just pull in beside their house and plug in to get air conditioning for the dogs. Then I have grass to cut (again, does it ever end). Tomorrow night I'll fill the fridge and then Friday night we're gone. This week is sure going fast for me.

My weight is up and down this week. Not enough water and I gain a pound. Push the water and I lose the pound. Sometimes, I wonder if it's healthy to be going up and down like this. But, in this heat, the water sure isn't going to hurt me.

One fire is completely out now and the other is still burning. It's gone into the back country and not heading our way. All of the firefighters have been issued a warning to watch where they step and what they touch. Way too many rattlesnakes in that country! You won't catch me there.

KCTinter · #**113** 08-11-2005, 09:09 AM

Barb, let us know when your success story is up. I often forget to check out other areas of this site now. I tend to go to Newbies, OWL, cooking and our thread.

Peg, sorry you had a lost day. That Idiot sure is messing things up for you. I hate it when my schedule throws me off kilter. Sounds like you have yourself back on track!

Terry, no, I do not remember you mentioning meds for "brain function." But then I have only been around for a few months. The pneumonia must have been awful. How did you get it? Were you in the hospital? Hospitals seem to be a big pneumonia factory. (Sorry, Shelley. My Dad caught it in the hospital and died from it a few days later. I know his resistance was down, and he was 81, but I guess my judgement is a little clouded on this issue). Sorry. I got off track. I am glad you have seen improvement in the last year. The brain is amazing. I have heard it can adapt and some parts can take over for other parts.

It sounds like you did get a lot for your $$ with the Pond Consultant. At least you now know the Koi will not be happy. Hope you can find a good home for them!

Donna, I know you are going to be running ragged before the wedding. Try to take a few deep breaths and enjoy it. Your motor home has sure been a good investment. It's your motel on wheels! And I am glad that one fire that's left is going in the other direction. Hope the fire fighters have packed some anti-venom serum.

Today is an office day, but I have to run to Best Buy with my new external CD burner. It's on the blink. When it's plugged in, my computer crashes. I called their tech help and after much discussion, they determined the drive is bad and needs to be fixed or replaced. I'm glad I saved the box! I HAVE to have some sort of access to a logo on a CD a customer sent. I KNOW this is going to be a hassle.

TRACK: Yesterday was not too bad except for the 1/4 bag of pork rinds. The only saving grace to that is I did drink lots more water! And no whipped cream or dessert after dinner. Maybe I am on a roll?

OK, Peg, here's a more recent picture:

KCTinter · #**114** 08-11-2005, 09:18 AM

Sorry, that pic didn't turn out so good. At least you have a general idea!

RQP · #**115** 08-11-2005, 11:30 AM

Hey all..... 145.5 this am!!!!! Sorry, I'm not gloating, just relieved. I did Pilates this am instead of the walk/row/hand weights. I figure I'll do Pilates on my "off" days. Met an old friend for lunch who exclaimed when she saw me, "wow, you look thin!" Of course, she is seven months pregnant so she is feeling extra big these days. I also wear black as often as possible (Georgians' favorite color! Even in summer!), that always thins.

Terry, was does FM mean, sorry I've been out of the loop. I am also glad that you got the pond/koi situation figured out - this fellow sounds like a really nice person! I'm sure you will have no problem finding good homes for them. Are you ok keeping goldfish? Can you keep the 'expensive one'?

Alida - I loved the current picture - it's funny you and Bren picked the same color sweaters in both your pictures (yea, different styles, but still!).

Shelley, since my favorite thing to do in the whole world is sleep (ranks first with close seconds being long hot showers and reading), I bow to you, oh goddess of the early morning. I wouldn't last a week in a job that had me up in the early morning. I am a true owl. Ugh.

Well gals, I'm off to start the quilt I promised my nephew (every niece and nephew gets a quilt from Aunt Rachel on their fifth Christmas)... he wants TRAINS - so I have to get this started. I'll finish the top, take it back to the US when I am there in October, finish it at Mom's and leave it for him for Christmas (we spend Christmas in Spain). It is terrible to get motivated in August to quilt - it is such a cool weather activity... ah well...

laffingbead · #**116** 08-11-2005, 11:42 AM

Tuesaday evening, we had our home inspection. I don't think we have gotten word on what the inspector found. It took around 2 1/2 hours. We met the primary homebuyer and her sister. The homebuyer is an employee of one of the middle schools in our district. We both know a lady that used to work at my school and now works at her school.

WE spent the day in Indiana yesterday. (mostly in Shipshewana, Middlebury, and Nappanee) We left at 4am so we could get there around 7am. It was overcast all morning, which made it pleasant to walk around the flea market. We spent two hours there, then went to some stores we don't usually go to. We found a shop that had a cast iron fireplace tool set for only $26. We looked at gazebos. (I really like them, I don't know specifically what the attraction is-romance??). We went into an Amish general goods store/hardware store/supermarket. We stopped at a cheese manufacturing store and got a couple of types of cheeses and some ointment for my mom. We had a family style lunch. Then we headed to Nappanee too look at a couple of furniture places. We feel in love with a bedroom set. It is mission style with an Asian flair. I don't know how we would get it any time soon. We also stopped at an Antiques/Craft market. One end of it had new furniture pieces on clearance. We got a piece that would normally set on a dresser and hold a mirror. It has 3 little drawers. The wood is cherry. It was originally over $400, maybe over $800. We got it for $75. I wanted a mirror for my entryway. We will figure out a way to use this in the entry.

We headed home the scenic route, instead of on interstates. It took forever. My DH asked what happened to the day when we got home around 8pm.

We stopped at the new house to peak in the windows. The carpeting has not been put down yet. It looked like they were staining the railing. Hopefully, they will get the correct stove and correct exterior lights in there soon.

I hope you are doing well.

pegster · #**117** 08-11-2005, 11:55 AM

I'll tell you what, gals............we are turning out to be a pretty good lookin' bunch!!!! Alida.......you are beeeeeyooootiful. You look so thin too!

Muscle is heavier than fat......Muscle is heavier than fat.........Muscle is heavier than fat.............Muscle is heavier than fat............

Peace, Peg

Judy · #**118** 08-11-2005, 12:47 PM

I miss you all..............From the looks of things, I'm missing lots of events and good happenings, too. On a quick scroll down the page, I saw your pic Alida --- you look good!!

We are hoping to get Daddy out of ICU today. The med combinations have caused problems with blood pressure. For the last two days it has gone dangerously low a couple of times. We are now expecting to move back to CCU today, and probably be released to a rehab over the weekend. Today is the first day of classes.......... my classes have their first substitute. Keep the proyers going for stablization and progress.

BC · #**119** 08-11-2005, 02:09 PM

Alida, you look wonderful!!! Thanks for the updated picture--it really is so nice to see you.

Peg, yup, muscle is heavier than fat; how about measuring instead of weighing for a change.

Donna, here's hoping the preparations and the wedding go off seamlessly. YOU will look lovely at any rate.

Rachel, how marvelous to give quilts to your nieces and nephews. And equally marvelous that they look forward to them.

TB, I'd say that was a very interesting dream in light of the information the pond guy gave you! I hope rehoming the koi will give you some peace of mind (and sleep). Hey, we do have concerns for each other, and I hope you will find a solution for your brain fog. I know from experience it's not a fun thing for your mind to be unreliable.

Ilse, glad you had fun in Indiana!

Judy, I think heart meds from what I've heard are often difficult to stabilize initially. Prayers for the Drs to find the right combination soon. Your class will be fine with a substitute, although I do know you are concerned about them, too. Hugs to you.

heykim · #**120** 08-11-2005, 04:12 PM

alida... gracious woman.. QUICKLY crop that picture and make it your new avatar... i mean... WHY in the WORLD are you gorgeous women holding back the new VERY pretty pictures of yourselves from us ... its very inspiring you know.. very much so..

jude... i am so sorry... the THERES NOTHING WE CAN DO line is devastating... been there before... and doing it now with moon.. its not easy...
all you can do is try to make the BEST memories during the time you have left with him... and even if they arent celebrations or trips..or even WALKS .. you sure can make a lot of wonderful memories going down MEMORY LANE with a loved one.... i know i sure did..

still sending thoughts out your way... (i very much STILL remember trying to juggle work and helping with care of my parents... alot of it is a blur thankfully... )

we did have both of my parents home till the moment they died.. and some of the last days were terribly hard when you have employment as well...

probably TMI but i spent days making pizzas and then running home to tube feed my mom or change her depends.. it twarnt pretty... i was a wreck.. physically and emotionally..it is HARD work lifting a person who cannot do anything for themselves..

if i hadnt had my husband here.. who was the rock on which we ALL held on tight to... i dont know how long we would have been able to keep them home...

try to take a 20 minute walk by yourself to just stop and BREATHE... or take a drive and just bawl your eyes out... i know it was a help for me to just be able to let all the pain i was feeling out from time to time...

((((((((((jude)))))))))))

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