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Judy · #91 10-19-2008, 08:01 PM

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So, do you like your dh in glasses?

He's been wearing full sized readers for years. I'm used to seeing them on him. The ones he picked out are a much nicer version of a similar style. I don't think my adjustment will be anything at all like his. He's not the most patient and tolerant to change. I hope he adjusts quickly. I hate whinning.

Off to cook omelets. This has been a nice weekend. I stayed at school on Friday until I had everything done. This was truly a weekend off.

Shelleyg · #92 10-19-2008, 08:32 PM

fly by...
the v. migraine is gone...PTL!!! Wonky vision is not fun!

Anyhoo...I did get to fitness walk today, then afterwards I did the whirlwind house tidy-touch up thing. Then did some errands. I ended up at Tuesday Morning(was definitely NOT a planned stop), but I scored pretty good. Got 4 boxes of Christmas cards, some kitchen towels, and the BIG score...a king velux blanket that matches my favorite pair of LE's sheets, and also matches the drapes. Yay! I've kinda been looking for a new blanket that didn't cost an arm and a leg...so today I got lucky! LOL!

I was going to take a *birthday* pic of Kassie, but it would've look just like the one in my signature. LOL! That's where she's been most of the day, except for a visit or 2 to the food bowl! So, the little BD diva has had a most lazy day, I would say.

Hope everyone had a grrrrreat weekend! Onward.

(((hugs to all)))
s

bkloots · #93 10-19-2008, 09:47 PM

Hey, Shelley--I scored at Tuesday Morning today, too! A beautiful cotton cable-knit sweater in a bright pink. "Original" price: $50. My price: $3.99. Now THAT'S what I call a bargain! TM is always fun.

Peg, somehow I missed that note about your forthcoming foot surgery. Yuk. Hope it goes well. You're a trouper.

My BFF is going to the hospital for a scheduled D&C tomorrow. Unfortunately, her husband has to be out of town seeing to the burial of a beloved uncle. So...I get to spend another day in another hospital. I'm getting good at it. Lots of reading.

Nighty-night everybody.

tiashanty · #94 10-19-2008, 10:54 PM

It was a busy morning for me. Baked 2 doz. zuccini mufins, 4 mock danish, 4 OMM. Then got busy with ironing and laundry. But...I was able to pay with my scrapbooking today. It's been months.

Tomorrow I'm supposed to get my leg done. The reason I say "supposed to?" I started thinking about it today and it seemed to me that the secretary had said he only does it on Thursdays. If that's the case...why did she book me for a Monday? If she's got me down for the wrong appointment again I'll scream! I think I'll phone there in the morning and possibly save myself a trip to town.

Gotta run...Amazing Race is coming on.

Judy · #95 10-20-2008, 07:18 AM

I would definitely call first. If she messed you up again I would let the doctor know of her incompetence.

Shelleyg · #96 10-20-2008, 09:31 AM

Doin' the Birthday Dance for
our Dear SistaSue!!!
Happy Birthday, Susie!!!
Have a fun day!!

hopefully back later...

pegster · #97 10-20-2008, 01:10 PM

Happy Birthday, Suzy

Habby Monday to all of the rest of you. I'm running really bad, that is, my nose.

My head feels like it is about twice the size it usually is (and that is REALLY big!). I'm coughing and sneezing and have a really low voice. Someone mistook my for dh this morning on the phone.

Today is another day in the OFH. I need to finish my writing for Thursday's class. I'm writing about Robyn's death, so it is a little more emotional for me. I have told that story thousands of times because of membership in Compassionate Friends. But, still there is a poignance to it that will probably never go away.

It properly belongs in my memoirs. My dgk's will get their Mom's version, but no one can tell mine, except me.

Otherwise, I think I will lay low. With all the frail elderly that come to our lunch, I'm thinking that I better not go to that. But, I do have a women's group this afternoon here. This is the one that makes me wonder about the meaning of friendship

. I'm still wondering, but getting closer. I have gotten back to where I was several years ago (and really never wandered from), and that is that none of us (me) can sustain a close friendship with many more than one or two people. Looking at it in concentric circles helps, with the inner circle being ME, then the close friends in the next circle, and so on out until it is acquaintances.

The woman that I told you about several months ago who is quite a character and that I liked so much has cooled off towards me because of a rule that I helped enforce in our Vespers committee. This is the story: We have Vespers (a half hour worship) every Thursday night. I am on the committee that oversees this. Each of us on the committee has one or two months to fill with Vespers preachers who will do the Vespers. We have a rule that a preacher may not do Vespers more than once a year. (This is because we have so many REALLY good and very skilled, and world renowed preachers here, that if we didn't enforce this, only they would do the Vespers. My friends is one of these) My friend was asked by someone with no authority, to do another Vespers. I had to tell her why she couldn't do it. Since then I have seen the passive aggressive side of her big time. Too many things to relate, and really not important anyway, just adds to my meandering thoughts about friendship. I DO so want honesty and communication in my friendships. If she was hurt or angry, I wish she would have told me until she got it all out instead of taking it out on me in a hundred little ways. The other little "rub" we have HERE is that we are going to live together until we die. Therefore, it is good if we can stay friends. Sigh.

Well, those are my completely inane thoughts all about me this morning. I am thinking about and praying for all of you with much more interesting and serious challenges than I have.

Peace, Peg

bkloots · #98 10-20-2008, 05:05 PM

Susie, I'm glad someone around here is paying attention.

and many years of fun and friendship ahead.

The hospital procedure (for my friend) went well this morning. I was impressed with the staff, and how carefully they explained everything as they went along. I've had close encounters with three hospitals in two weeks--plus three funerals. This has been sobering, but it does put worries like the economy in perspective.

Peg, one of my major annoyances at the office was people who never spoke up in a meeting, but then complained privately afterwards about the outcome. Yes, it takes courage and honesty to speak up--whether in public or just between friends. But that's the only way to get what you want, or to get issues resolved. I'm sorry you've run into one of those petty backbiters. They come in all guises.

Oh, and get well soon!

Donna, I hope you got that appointment sorted out before you left home.

I checked out the close-out clearance at the local Dillard's today. I liked that store, and I'll miss it. (I think it may be continuing as a clearance center.) Got some expensive bras (I wear a hard-to-find size) at a real bargain. I don't like to buy them mail-order because the fit is very important and every style needs a try-on.

Well, time to rustle up some grub. I'm thinking breakfast for supper.

See you tomorrow!

BertaDott · #99 10-20-2008, 09:53 PM

EEEEEK what Dillard's closed?? When in KC I usually shop at Oak Park.. so which one is closing??

Judy · #**100** 10-20-2008, 10:24 PM

Happy Birthday Susie. Hope it was a great day.

bkloots · #**101** 10-21-2008, 06:39 AM

Never fear, Bert--the closed Dillard's is at Ward Parkway, and I believe the others will remain open. Oak Park seems to be one of the few malls still thriving.

I'm taking my dad to the eye doc for injections today. New treatments for macular degeneration seem to be quite effective in retarding the progress of the condition. Unfortunately, he's too far along for much recovery.

Donna, how did your leg procedure go?

Peg, on the subject of friendship...I know people who sustain a wide circle of acquaintances, but I think two or three close relationships are about the limit of deep friendship. I'd say I have two: one nearby, and one by correspondence. (Not counting the sweetheart or the sisters--different categories). IMHO, Forgiveness is the essence of friendship and love, because we are all imperfect and thoughtless at times, and cherishing little hurts (or imagined ones) is a sure killer for any relationship. Still, sometimes I can't get over feeling responsible when someone doesn't seem to like me, so I just have to work at letting it go. It's hard to imagine someone not liking YOU!

I'm amazed and delighted that some "invented" friendships, like our lovely online circle, seem to thrive. One of these days, we'll have to organize another convergence. But as Alida knows, I seem to have trouble even driving across town. Oh well. BTW, where are you, Alida?

Meanwhile, count the blessings today, and be well everyone.

tiashanty · #**102** 10-21-2008, 04:33 PM

I tried so hard to get in here this morning but it wasn't meant to be. I had to catch up on work that I missed yesterday afternoon.

I did call the dr. first thing yesterday morning...finally got through around 11. That was when she told me that the appointment had been cancelled. Damn!! She said she had left me a message on my home phone. This is the second time I've had to tell her that I work full time which is why I gave her my work phone #. She said she would get back to me to tell me when my appointment had been rebooked for. I called again this morning...they hadn't decided yet. I'm sure getting the run around with this.

But, we did decide to go to town anyway. Dh had a few things to pick up for our store and we wanted to talk to the people who we thought were going to fix the motorhome. Ended up spending the whole afternoon running around. Our last stop was Costco where dh picked up the cigarettes. While he was doing that I wandered and ended up in the optical department. I had no idea their frames were so reasonable...and all in style. It's been years since I've replaced my frames for my distance glasses...and they are sooooo ugly. I've got an optometrist appointment next month and now I'm excited cause I've already picked out my new frames and they were only $59.00. That's the price I usually pay by digging in the bargain bin at the optometrist and coming up with the least ugly pair. lol

While shopping at WalMart dh surprised me and told me to pick out a food processor. He's giving it to me for our anniversary which is Thursday. I have a small one that is more trouble than it's worth so this is great! I'm going to love using this one. And it's stainless steel so I can pretend that I'm in style! lol

My scale is not being kind. Or better yet I should say that I'm not being kind to myself. I've come about as close as possible to the 170's and I'm ashamed of myself. I hate feeling bloated and being this heavy. And it's scary. So, the more scared I get when I think about gaining all my weight back the more I eat. Stupid I know but I seem to be in some kind of a slump. Gotta do something and soon.

Dh has a meeting out of town on Nov.6th and it looks like I'll get to go with him and spend the day shopping at a huge mall! I'm so excited. The boss won't be happy but I still have a weeks holiday left and I think taking it one day at a time works for me. Just means I'll have to do invoices on Friday instead of Thursday. I'm the one that will suffer.

Back to work. Sorry this was all about me. I'll try to do better next time.

pegster · #**103** 10-21-2008, 07:14 PM

Donna: I know that you love that man of yours. But, if mine said to pick out a kitchen appliance for my anniversary, I would hit him over the head with it right there in the store!! But......................that's just me.

Today's been a lost day sort of. Still feeling pretty terrible. Did have my tooth filled this morning, and am really hurrying with stuff to get it in before Medicare kicks in in two weeks. I'm not blowing my nose any more, but just don't feel good. I feel like my teeth itch, know what I mean?

Sweet Pea was an absolute brat yesterday afternoon when people came for my women's group. She jumped on them, barked, and tore around the house like one with no manners. Dh took her back to the bedroom where she continued to bark, and then finally peed on the carpet! She was just a total brat!!!

Jetting,
Peg

Judy · #**104** 10-21-2008, 10:37 PM

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Sweet Pea was an absolute brat yesterday afternoon when people

Just like a child........ they know that they can get away with stuff when people are there. She missed being the center of attention.

bkloots · #**105** 10-22-2008, 07:51 AM

Speaking of unmanageable dogs--one of my Bible study buddies came Tuesday morning with bruises and contusions on his face. Apparently, he got tangled in the leash when a rambunctious Doberman got out of control, and took a tumble. Last week, this same dog tripped up his wife and broke her arm. They decided this adoption wasn't going to work, and took the dog back to the shelter. This is the second dog that has caused them bodily injury, and the entire group advised him that a cat would be a good choice for a pet. Or at least a much smaller, more sedate sort of dog. There are plenty of those in any shelter!

Donna, I have to disagree with Peg about the food processor. Any gift that suggests that a spouse is actually listening to what YOU really want is a good one. Enjoy it! Sorry about the doc's office though. Not a confidence-builder when they can't even get their appointments straight.

When the Smithsonian catalog arrived last week--always yummy stuff--I found a set of nesting tables just perfect for the spot occupied by a tv tray with a lamp on it. So, last Saturday I ordered them by phone. They arrived yesterday! Talk about fast service! Wow. The tables are beautiful, and at an amazingly reasonable price.

I hope everybody is busy in a good way. Seems like just a few of us holding the fort here. But good thoughts to all!

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