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pegster · #**106** 05-10-2006, 10:02 PM

Wow, you guys! I can't believe that it is 7:04 PM on the East Coast and there haven't been any posts since Alida at 6:30 this morning! We must be a busy crew!

I've been gone all day. Went to the new church this morning and was still there after lunch, then to the Mall to find something to wear! Got Home and DH helped me fix grape leaves (Maggie's recipe on the recipe sections) and I fixed Waldorf salad. It is my week to cook, but I stayed on my feet so long and I think that I shall die! Wow, am I out of shape.

Alida: I'm sorry that you aren't feeling well. Hope that the day just got better for you.

Barb: Good to hear from you too!

Judy: Praying for you and for Ddad. Oh, I'm so sorry that his first roomie was so terrible. You are lucky indeed to have Bobby. Girl, you are lucky!!!!!!

I'm going to go veg in front of the TV. AI tonight. Then to beddy bye for me.

Love you all,
Peg

BC · #**107** 05-10-2006, 10:54 PM

Hi kids!
I did check in this am, Peg, any should have said hi to everyone but my brain was NOT functioning. Last night I think I got to sleep about the time Alida wakes up! Whew.

Judy, I do hope having Bobby with your Dad an extra day will help him settle in. I understand some of the heartbreak---my Uncle tried to "escape" for several months. He also wore his hat every day, sure that someone was going to "take him home" soon. You are doing the very best you possibly can for him and you have to take some comfort in that.

Shelley, I still don't know for sure what Dad was hustling from the car last week. However, he's sure looked spiffy this week and I see telltale Marshall Fields shopping bags in the garbage

The man is stylin' LOL! On the lights, if you aren't going to be running more wires or adding circuits, etc, just changing the fixtures is not too difficult. Hint: make sure turns off the power

Barb, did you get all your errands accomplished today? You know, even though I'm at home all the time, I could use a wife, too

Alida, sorry you are paying for your birthday enjoyment today, but I'll bet it was surely good going down! You know, a lovely spa day might just be wonderful before your surgery--I hadn't thought of that. However, the more relaxed and destressed you can go into surgery, the better. Wow, your sister remembered your birthday? That's great!

Peg, your day sounds much too much like a real work day. Hope you found some great clothes you make you feel as special as you are.

As for me, I've been a walking zombie today, so I might as well veg out tonight, myself.

Donna, TB, everyone,....

Hugs to all

pegster · #**108** 05-11-2006, 01:25 AM

And hugs to you, dear Brenda!

teelbee · #**109** 05-11-2006, 03:14 AM

Whooph... count me among the lagging behind crew. I felt well today for the first time since Saturday - and that was great, I AM grateful! But I spent 2 "shifts" with Mrs. D today. It wasn't too bad, as she was in a pretty good mood, but she's still a bit to deal with. Poor thing has pneumonia again. Since I had to be there in the morning, I did a big clean-up in her room. She normally tells housekeeping and the rest of us "to NOT touch!" so her table and bedside cupboard get pretty ratty. I filled half a garbage bag of junk and gave everything a good wipe down with antiseptic wipes, including bedrails, walker, wheelchair, cupboard door handles and misc. equip. that get's handled all the time. She must have been tired of the clutter, too.

I got the grocery shopping done in between, too.

I'm trying to not regain all of the weight I lost when I was sick by being much more conservative with my diet. I'm going to try to go really, really "clean" this week. I plan to eat only real, whole, healthy foods. So, for the time being - no artificial sweeteners, no protein powders, no LC ice cream, no carbquick (which I don't really use that much). I'd already ditched the coffee and diet soda during the stomach flu, so I'm going to keep that rolling. I'm not eating nuts yet, but I am eating berries. Berries will be my only allowed "sweetener" at least for the rest of this week. I plan to limit beverages to water and herbal teas.

Well, that's my lofty plan... we'll see how it goes.

bkloots · #**110** 05-11-2006, 09:43 AM

Good morning all. Yes, I got a lot done yesterday, including several pages of scribbles for my work assignment. DH got his stitches out (hurt more than getting them in), and has ordered new glasses. The eye doc said, "Don't wait for an emergency to come and see me again." It's been 3 years! Ack. For a guy who depends on glasses so much, that's way too much time to neglect your eyes.

DGson was elected to an Electronics Technology honor society (Tau Alpha Pi), and we're very proud of him. Every step of the way, he's been achieving his goals.

Teel, you dived right back into heavy duty, didn't you! You were very kind to sneak in a big clean-up on Mrs. D. Good luck on the "lofty plan." We all have one in the back of our minds at all times--but sometimes it's tough to implement. You'll do fine.

Last night, the moderator of the Presby General Assembly (the national representative governing body) gave a talk at our church. He's a sparkplug, and I was impressed. He founded an organization called Borderlink in Arizona, which tends to the needs and issues of the immigrant community (legal and otherwise). He has turned over the reins to a UCC pastor--a woman--whose name I have forgotten already. Dee something? I dunno. Peg, do all female UCC pastors know each other? I'll try to look it up on Google later today.

Peg, hope you got to veg. That's my plan for tonight. CSI is having its final episode tonight, and it looks like somebody dies. Or almost. We'll see.

Alida, how did the etch job go?

Judy, Shelley, Bren, Donna...good thoughts. I'll check in later.

P. S. Here's a link I found that provides some background on the moderator, if anybody's curious.
http://www.synodoflivingwaters.com/t...1-message.html

KCTinter · #**111** 05-11-2006, 10:08 AM

Good Morning, Ladies! (If any guys are lurking, good morning to you, too)

Feeling much better today! Lost four pounds of carb bloat. One more to go.

Judy, how are YOU doing? Has Bobby come home? Was your Dad able to change roommates?

Peg, has your job officially started? And did you find something at the Mall?

Take it from someone who stands a lot. It is tiring! I am very lucky. I usually get Bob to give me a foot rub after a long day.

I never got involved in American Idol. I know it is one of the more popular TV shows. The results are all over TV and print news the next day.

Barb, how wonderful to have one day a month to "work at home" - even though that work may be done in waiting rooms! Were you able to get Betty to the vet? I hope she comes through her annual exam with the proverbial flying colors.

About that Ponce de Leon stamp. LOL. What an APT postage stamp. When we were at Uno's I asked our server if they still had FREE desserts for birthdays. Sure enough. When I told him I was 60 he did say I did not look it. Well, what else can he say? But I sorta think he meant it (said hopefully). I did not ask him how old he thought I looked. He probably would have said 58.

Terry, yea! You are feeling better! Barb got it right with her comment about flu being the worst weight loss method. But if you had to have it, might as well make it work for you. Your plan sounds very sensible and do-able. Good luck!

Mrs. B sure is one lucky woman to have you. You are a saint.

Brenda, going to bed when I get up, huh? I hope you were able to relax yesterday and this AM finds you more rested.

Hmm. Perhaps your Dad is a-courting? New clothes are needed for that! Speaking of Marshall Field's -- when does it change over to Macy's? It is Macy's isn't it?

And speaking of Macy's, we have a store in KC that is being taken over by Macy's, too. In this case, however, I think the change will be for the better. The Jones Store certainly does not have the cach? of a Marshall Field's!

Shelley, today is tile day! I know you are thrilled! Fingers crossed that installation goes without a hitch.

As for the new lights, LOL at Brenda's hint to turn off the power. You know what amazes me, though? Sometimes electricians just turn off the switch and not necessarily the power. Our electrician did that when he installed our kitchen fan. Made me nervous. I taped the switches over just to make sure I didn't do something stupid like flipping the switch accidentally.

Donna, if I recall correctly, you plant about a gazillion pots!

LOL about enjoying exercise at night! Can you send some of those vibes to KC? (Barb doesn't need them. I do.)

We are having a cold front coming through, too. Amazing isn't it? I'd better check the weather. I was sorta hoping to get some flowers planted this weekend. Yesterday, I did an etch job. The lady did her flowers the easy way. She bought the larger containers of pre-planted assorted flowers and just dug a hole and plopped the whole container in the ground. Almost seems like cheating. Since I am not a gardener, I wonder if this would work. I mean, will the flowers last the season? Might be a stupid question. But I truly am an idiot when it comes to gardening.

Rachel, in case you pop in and read this: hope you are enjoying your time with the in-laws and having some FUN.

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Today is a light day for me. Yea! Tomorrow is a small decorative film install. Then the weekend and my Spa Day on Monday. BLISS before surgery!

As I mentioned earlier, I have lost 4 pounds of carb bloat. Hopefully tomorrow will see me back to where I was before pizza and chocolate. The quest continues. I am definitely not in ketosis. Fingers crossed that return to ketosis will just take a day or two.

Have a wonderful day everyone! XXOO

RQP · #**112** 05-11-2006, 10:55 AM

Hello dear ones? long note to follow ? hope you will bear with me and read through (at your leisure, of course!)

I have sent off the troops with DH to eastern Georgia (wine country ? a lovely area, great weather today, too) and even though the idea was to have Rachel time ? I am busily catching up on work and on all the foods I am making for tonight?s dinner, and the BIG party on Saturday evening.

We are throwing ourselves a big goodbye party on Saturday evening and even though much of it is being catered, I have loads of ?inventory? (as DH calls it) to cook off? so I am making: dip for chips, dip for and the crudit?s, huge pots of chili, all the cheese and crackers (and dried fruit and nuts that I put out with it), etc. etc? of course, doesn?t sound too bad but we are expecting at least 60 pax ? maybe as many as 100 pax. That?s a lot of d*mned sliced veggies for the crudit?s!!!

I have been feeling SOOOOOOO remiss about you all and find I am out hiking in the mountains of Azerbaijan or the old town of Tbilisi ? playing tour guide and thinking about how you all are and how terrible I have been about checking in. It is just so impossible to really read what is going on with you all and put down meaningful responses ? today I ?gave myself? the hours so I could do a lot of catching up ? but PRIMARILY so I could get back in touch with YOU GUYS!

Alida, glad you got my birthday email !! I have been so detached!! I loved the note from your mother ? made me tear up!! It sounds you are going great guns on the weigh ?thang?.. woo hoo!! Great to hear about Paige?s great showing!!

Judy, I have been following your dad?s trials very closely because they sound in some ways similar to what DH?s mother when through around the holidays? In her case, lots of years of pain meds and bad genes gave her such difficult gastro/bowel problems that the perforated bowel started the whole thing. She has been diagnosed with both early stage Parkinson?s as well as elderly leukemia (?)? not to mention the heart valve weakness and a number of other smaller things. Bless your heart ? I have been thinking of you and your Dad and your having to face end of school year issues all jumbled together. Please know I love you and am thinking of you and Bobby!!

Peg, just lots of love to you, dear friend?.

how is PT going?? Glad DH got a vehicle ? having the freedom of movement is so crucial at some many times in our lives!!

Brenda, turns out we likely won?t know about Armenia until mid June

We?ll be in Spain then. DH did get news today that the proposal he was supposed to be on for Jordan (we would have LOVED that) he is no, in fact, on. That?s a bummer ? so even if they win, we won?t be going?

Terry, glad you are feeling better ? I have been feeling sooooo bad for you!! UGH!! And 6.5 pounds is a doosy!! Do you even have that much to lose?!

Donna, too bad the boss doesn?t go out of town more often!! So delighted to get you in his absence!! Lucky us! I wish I was able to get to the plants in my life ? these days I?m getting ready to figure out how much I?m selling them all for ? or to whom I?ll be gifting them! I have another bumper crop of self-sown cherry tomato seedlings (like 100s) so that?ll be the easy one! I?m so delighted hear about DD and you ?doing? gardening together ? sounds like this might be something she can become healthily attached to!

Shelley, ahhhh, ?Charleston?s? ? what I would not give for that prime rib right now?. I hope the kitchen reno is moving right along? I know that can be a bear ? you get to that point where you just plain miss having your kitchen! I find it really hard to keep on plan when I don?t have a kitchen, mine or anyone else?s!!

Barb, I had to laugh?..

Quote:

my energy for exercise is sublimation. I hate housework so much, I'll do anything to avoid it. Exercise--at home, at the gym, or running outdoors--is a form of running away from home.

I am the EXACT opposite!! I?ll clean the toilets before I?ll exercise

too funny!! Glad to hear poor DH is doing much better? what a bummer!

Ilse, hope you are doing well?

I?m completely off plan ? no bread, no pasta, but occasional wine and dark chocolate/sweets? <<sigh>> It is hard ? DbiL is a terrible sweet-tooth and I?m sucked in VERY easily. I have a new appreciation for you gals out there with sweet-toothed DHs? it is so darned easy to, ?have just a bite?, etc?

I?m walking almost every day ? that is saving me? Still, I?m up at 145? strangely, the walking and plank-ing is keeping me in the thinner jeans (hate to admit the exercise is doing that, but it seems to be!)

I will not likely be able to check in like this again until Monday or Tuesday next week ? but then I?m back daily (I think!) until June 2 when we leave for Spain? <<sigh>>

I miss you all so much and wish you all a great weekend? know you are in my thoughts constantly!

bkloots · #**113** 05-11-2006, 12:23 PM

Rachel, Rachel...as if hiking in the mountains of Azerbajian were not exercise?? Beats slogging on a treadmill any day of the week! Thanks for the recap on recent posts.

Enjoy your party preparations, and the party, too. No holding back.

Alida, weather-wise, it looks like a good day to curl up with a book and a cup of green tea. Why not? The Ponce de Leon stamps (I used them on Alida's b-day card, with reference to the Fountain of Youth) are part of DH's recent acquisition of old commemoratives--no collectible value, but usable for postage. I have a large pile of interesting designs.

Yes, Betty did get to the vet. I contemplated taking Larry there to get his stitches taken out instead of back to the ER--vet is handier--but the vet's assistant and I decided that would probably be illegal. Anyway, the stitches were tiny cosmetic sutures and were quite difficult to remove as it turns out. The vet thing would have a made a good ending to the story though.

My BIL in Virginia is a vet, and he gets tired of people who don't consider him a "real doctor." Imagine how much more a vet has to learn about anatomy, diseases, etc.--and then he has to help patients who can't tell him anything except possibly when it hurts--and then they're likely to bite him. See how a "real doctor" feels about that!

pegster · #**114** 05-11-2006, 03:44 PM

Hi Gang!

Barb, I have to say that it's been a number of years since I felt like biting a Dr., but I did kick a Nurse off my bed while she was trying to examine me during a contraction with the birth of my first kid! I'll never forget the feeling of satisfaction I felt at seeing her on the floor on her b*tt. Those were in the days when husband's were not allowed in the labor room. I was 18, alone, and absolutely clueless about what was happening to me.

Yesterday was quite a day, you guys. I did get a lovely Summer skirt with a top that matches, and a very nice dressy skirt for which I paid only $10!! Macy's was having a one day sale and everything (mostly) was 50% off. It was picked over, but heck, I didn't care! I got my latest order of Spanx from JJill in the mail and I bought some pantyhose. I'm all ready for work now. I won't dress up during the week, but need to dress up on Sundays. But, boy, was it hard work walking those concrete floors throughout the Mall. I used to be able to go ALL DAY shopping. I was ready to go home (and did) in an hour and a half. Filene's (a Boston institution) was bought by Macy's also, Alida. We have had Macy's here for a number of years. It is not as classy as Filene's, but it will do for me. We are, however, about to get a Nordstroms! Of course, I can only look in that store. Too expensive for me.

Terry: I'm so glad that you are feeling better. I have great awe for you, I'll tell you. I can't think of anything I would rather NOT do than what you are doing for Mrs. B. God Bless You! The world needs more people like you, my dear.

Brenda: Did you get some sleep last night? i'm sorry that yesterday was hard for you. What was going on with you that you didn't sleep? There is a great article in Ladies Home Journal (my neighbor shares it with me) this month about Migraines. I was interested to read that my granddaughters are absolutely "fated" to have them since I do and their Mother does. Too bad, huh? :ivyhead: We all three have wierd auras before getting them too. Same exact symptoms. Anyway, what brought that up was they mentioned sleep deprivation as a cause. So, take care of yourself sweetie!

Shelley: How're ya doin with the weight thing. I haven't gone over to the challenge thread for a while. I'm still tracking with Diet Power. My eating and drinking (water, hee hee) is good. I'm losing a little. It's all weight that I have lost before in this last month. I'll be happier when I get a little below that. If I keep this up it shouldn't be long.

Barb: Good to see you this morning. There is 5 more minutes left to the morning for me! I think that taking out stitches can be painful too. I never look forward to it. I've had them taken out too early before, ouch. Glad the kitty is okay.

Judy: Still thinking about and praying for you and DDad and Bobby.

Rachel: Thanks for checking in you doll! PLEEEEEze, don't feel guilty for NOT checking in. Wow, you have been busy. I forgot that you had company.

Alida: Sounds as if you are busy too. I just LOVE it when people think I don't look my age! In fact, I work HARD to not look my age (whatever that means!). Speaking of that, I had thought the last six weeks or so that I would let my hair grow for "Locks of Love." But, as it gets shaggier and shaggier, I don't think I will. Besides, it is all colored! What was I thinking?? TTL next week is my appt.

Donna: It is a shame that the Boss feels that he has to stay around there, huh? If he were gone more often, maybe you could write more often!:silly: (Only kidding. You keep up as much as any of us do!)

Well, I have PT this afternoon. Then I have to think about cleaning off my desk. I drive myself crazy with a mess! DH is going to be gone to a convention tomorrow night so I get to catch up with all the "Oprah's" that I have missed. How about AI last night? What a shocker! But, my Katherine is still in the race.

Peace, Peg

tiashanty · #**115** 05-11-2006, 04:59 PM

Morning ladies. Just didn't make it in yesterday, despite trying very hard.

Peg: Darn! I missed American Idol last night due to a ballgame, but I checked first thing this morning and was shocked to see Chris gone. Wow! I thought he did pretty good even if he isn't my favorite. I really thought Katherine would be out this time. I love her voice too. But, I don't think Elliott is finished yet either. I was in the kitchen when they sang on Tuesday and if you don't have to look at him, he's got a beautiful voice. But...Katherine is my favorite too.

Alida: Well..maybe just a tad shy of a gazillion pots get planted at my house. lol I've actually run out of flowers to put in my pots and have to make another run to the nursery. Awww. what a shame, eh? This weekend I am getting a gorgeous cement birdbath to replace the worn out plastic one that I have now. Can't wait.

As for planting a whole container of flowers, I'm pretty sure they would still grow, but what fun is that? I like trying to figure out where to put things so they look the best, or trying to fill in bald spots in the garden. I do have a wildflower spot where anything goes ...it's just a jumble of flowers and colours. But, if you're just looking for a few spots of colour, what she's done would work. And, I do intend to post some pictures this year, just have to wait for some things to bloom.

Barb: I always wanted to be a vet. But, my dad said women just waste their educations by getting married so he wouldn't let me do it. In those days you didn't argue with your parents. So, I went to secretarial school instead. Probably just as well....I'm not so sure I could put animals down. I had a hard enough time with my cat.

Rachel: So good to hear from you. What a busy life you lead. Were you able to get rid of all that food yet?

Terry: Remember I told you about the Snow Owl that I was while driving the bluffs? Someone has caught it! It was in our local paper yesterday. This fellow noticed the owl hopping on the road and thought it must be hurt. So he went home and got a fish net. In the meantime the poor owl had gone down near the river and was caught in an eddy. He was able to catch it and put it into a dog carrier. After a lot of phone calls he took it to the Wildlife Park in town. They said it was undernourished and was dehydrated. Someone had clipped it's wings so it couldn't fly! They will grow back after it has moulted in about 6 months. In the meantime it has a good home and will be released when it's feathers grow back. I'm so glad it wasn't hit by a car....it was just gorgeous. We also saw the osprey heading back to it's nest with a big fish that it had scooped out of the river. Gotta love living in this part of the country and seeing all this.

Judy: How's your dad doing? I hope he's found a better roomate and has settled in now. Bless Bobby for being there for him and you!

Ilse: Still swimming? Must be almost time to head to outside pools.

I find I've got so much to say today, that I'm typing so fast I'm making terrible errors. That's what I get for being mouthy. lol

On Tuesday I made the mistake of having a sausage and cheese omelet for lunch. I swear that cook in the restaurant uses half a pound of cheese. But, so good. Then for supper I made lasagna with zuccini instead of noodles. Result...a 1 1/2 pound gain yesterday. Yuk! Then yesterday I was very good all day, but we had a ballgame last night which means dinner at 10 p.m. I was soooo cold and starved. We stopped at McDonald's and I should have had a salad, but didn't. I had a crispy chicken on a bun instead. My first bread in years! I felt guilty but hungry too. This morning I was so scared to step on the scales and couldn't believe it to see I was down 3 pounds. Yippee! Guess I just needed a few more extra carbs to get me going.

Well, I just got offered a job at the press in Vancouver. It's definitely not going to happen but it's tempting. I know I couldn't live back in the big city even though I was born there. Too much traffic, crime, and noise for me. But, the perks would be a huge salary increase and benefits. Something to think about I guess.

Sun is trying to peek out...finally. It hasn't been really cold, but so windy. Supposed to get ugly later today and last until Saturday then nice for Sunday. Monday is supposed to hit record highs of 28C (86F). We'll see.

Talk to you all again soon.

Judy · #**116** 05-11-2006, 05:19 PM

Sorry to be MIA yesterday. I think everything was really catching up with me. I was mentally and physically exhausted.

DH did come home yesterday afternoon. He was much more positive about the facility yesterday after spending the morning with more staff present and observing the therapy sessions. I think he was about ready to kidnap Daddy the night before and take him away. In general Daddy's mind has cleared and we are back to the #1 problem being physical issues. Now, we need to be concerned with depression. I hope that we quickly get to a point where he can be moved from this "hospital" like wing to something that can be more "home like" and where he might find someone with an equally clear mind.

Back to grading and catching up.

Rachel, it's good to here from you again. Did the CDs ever get to you?

BC · #**117** 05-11-2006, 06:20 PM

Hey everyone, it's cold, blustery day here, one of many in the forecast. We need rain, but it feels more like March than May.

Judy, I'm glad things are a bit more settled down with your Dad; prayers that he can be moved to a homier environment soon. Meanwhile you are entitled to be physically and emotionally exhausted.

Donna, wow, what a nice job offer. Even if you don't want to take it, I hope it will remind you of your value when you are feeling down about yourself. What kind of job is it?

What an interesting story about the snow owl. Wonder who had him; why his wings were clipped! Oh well, at least he's in good hands.

Peg, glad you found some cute clothes. I think when your FM lets up, you'll probably have your shopping endurance back, don't you? Ah, Norstroms--very classy service there--yes, pricey--but they have sales and clearances

Alida, I think the name change (Marshal Fields to Macy') is coming this summer. They have already layed off a couple of hundred people locally, and not just corporate--down to the store level, while at the same time doing lots of press about how wonderful Macy's will be for the Chicago area. Bah! No one is happy about it.

Barb, I think your DH was actually lucky to have an ER doc do nice little cosmetic sutures; that will minimalize scarring. Although a scar on a man can be quite dashing worn with the right attitude.

Rach, so very lovely to hear from you in the midst of all your hustle!!! I reiterate, never feel guilty for not being here more often! We are just happy to have you check in when you can. One hundred people! I would just die at the thought. Bless you!

Terry, really you are doing so much for Ms B. But take care of yourself, too ok? I suspect you aren't 100% yet after that bout of stomach flu.

Shell, I know this is a busy week for you, and tomorrow supposed to be a killer day. Whew! Take care.
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This morning saw a trip to the vet (routine) for Khaki--the bi-monthly blood work up. Khaki just doesn't understand that on these days she has to fast for the test, poor little thing. This afternoon I'm playing catch up with myself, but moving slowly....I'd better get something accomplished now, I think...

bkloots · #**118** 05-12-2006, 10:01 AM

Friday! Always a good place to arrive. We should get a little sunshine today. Maybe I'll unwrap the Miata.

Judy, hope you'll have a chance to do something fun (and lazy) this weekend. That hardly seems likely, but we can hope.

Donna, I'm so sorry you got that message from your father. It wasn't uncommon back in the day. My first boss refused to consider me for management training because (he said) they didn't know "when I'd get pregnant and leave." Of course, it was illegal for him to say that even back in the sixties, but you can't get around attitude. I had to sidestep that b*stard more than once in my career.

I like to go in Nordstrom's and breathe the fumes. I shop at TJ Maxx.

I'm going to move out of induction now. I'm at 132, give or take, and that's just great. I plan to follow the "carb ladder" and see if I can figure out what maintenance actually means for me. If I slowly lose another few lbs, that would be fine, but not urgent.

Back later. Good morning, Alida!

KCTinter · #**119** 05-12-2006, 10:14 AM

Good morning!

Rachel! How wonderful to wake up to such a long newsy post! 60 to 100 people over for a party? Just the thought exhausts me but it will be so much fun! Leave it to Barb to note that hiking the mountains of Azerbaijan is exercise, LOL. You are such a little bundle of energy. I know you get more exercise than perhaps you realize. I, too, would rather clean a toilet than get on a treadmill, though.

I was sorry to read that your DH will NOT get the post in Jordan. But fingers still crossed for Armenia. Did I ever mention I went to school with Queen Alia? She was killed in a helicopter crash. Her father was the Jordanian Ambassador to Italy (Rome) and she attended Loyola's Rome campus. My, what exotic clothes she wore. She was a beautiful person.

Peg, I used to be able to shop all day, too. Congratulations on finding some "finds!" That's always exciting. We have a Nordstoms here in KC. The service is fantastic. I will occasionally find a bargain there. And make-up, if you use any of the department store lines, always costs the same. And the shoes? Can't beat the shoes at Nordstroms!

Good news about "losing a little." That means a lot!

What the heck are "locks of love?" I tried growing my hair longer. Just looked ridiculous. But oh, how I remember my long hair of the 60's, with the obligatory center part.

~Time out. Cat just threw up. I HATE that.~

Judy, I don't blame you one bit for crashing. I do so hope that this weekend is uneventful and you are able to spend Saturday morning in your jammies catching up on elective reading. Good news about Bobby's positive report on the nursing home. It will be so nice once your Dad can be moved to the residential wing. The interaction with other people will help.

Brenda, my cousin, who lives in Chicago, has sent me several newspaper articles about the demise of Marshall Fields. It really is sad. Macy's seems to be gobbling up everything!

I can't tell you how many times my DH has commented on our weather being more like March than May. And March was more like May. At least KC did not get the usual ice storm this year. whew.

Feeling better?

Shelley, no report. So, how's the tile???

Barb, LOL about getting your DH's stitches removed by the vet. Glad you went back to the ER!

Your BIL is a vet? I have to agree with you about their training AND being a real doctor. When my vet was telling me about Buddy's possible problems, I had to have him explain it to me in English. Sometimes he gets very technical and I don't understand a word he says! He is an excellent vet and I trust him.

Donna, did you watch Survivor? What a bummer they did not show who wins the fire contest. And, WHY didn't Terry give the idol to Danielle? Perhaps he is not allowed to give it away? I never did catch that part of the "rules" for the idol. You would think he would want to go into the Final Three with Danielle instead of Cire. We will find out on Sunday. If Cire makes it into the final two, I think she will win. Aras will have to win the last challenge. Hmm. He may pick Danielle or Terry to go with him though. He might be able to beat them. If he picks Cire, Cire will win, so that would be a stupid move on his part. Remember Colby and Tina?

WOW. You were offered a job in Vancouver? Even if you do not take it, how wonderful to be asked. That must make you feel great!

Thanks for the tips on planting those containers. I think I will do that this year. I just need several spots of color in the front. Here's another question: do tulips need sun? When we moved in, there were tulips blooming in the front, but they are very close to some evergreen bushes. I have let the bushes grow. Now the tulips leaves come up, then wilt and I never get any flowers. I am thinking perhaps there is too much shade there? Too close to the evergreens so not getting the nutrients they need? It's a west exposure but with a huge oak tree blocking a lot of the western sun. Last year I planted impatiens, but they did not do well. Too much sun? Sigh. Maybe I need to fertilize the whole front "garden?" HELP.

Down three pounds? And after eating bread? Weird but GREAT! Just shows how much this WOE is a YMMV thing.

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Still at 144 this AM, but I did have some strawberries last night. Hopefully today will see me back to Induction eating. I want to see 139 and see it NOW.

Small decorative film job on a shower enclosure this morning, then I am off to see the neurosurgeon. This is the one with the hospital. When they called for the appt., I asked if it was really necessary. They finally called back and said it was necessary. The nurse told me this doctor's "viewpoint" is different. Oh. I get it. The other neurosurgeon I just saw asked me "how are you?" The one today will probably ask me "How is your neck?" FINE. FINE. FINE. Perhaps I am being too cynical. Not perhaps. I am. Shut up, Alida. They are seeing you for your own GOOD.

have a wonderful day! XXOO

KCTinter · #**120** 05-12-2006, 10:18 AM

Good morning Barb!

Breathe the fumes at Nordstrom's? LOL! Amazingly, I have never gone into a TJMaxx. Wonder if there is a store near me?

132 is great, Barb! I have to agree that you are ready to move out of Induction. I, however, will try to stay there for a while! Got to get that "Lovin' Feeling" BACK.

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