Nov 11th Friday

[bethina]

Good morning...today will be a longggg day at work..I am working 7:30-2:00 because we are having a veteran's day sale...I expect the store to be packed as it usually is on sale days.....Happy veteran's day....If you have a veteran in your family please thank them for me...

Yesterday was ok at work...I thought I was going to need to call a cab to get home from picking up my meds found out after I was already on the buses with out a plan for anything else that one of the drivers had called in meaning they had to alternate routes...its is always my route that gets messed with....They say the route I live on is the slowest.

My week end will be spent work tomarrow....then cleaning my room...and then Sunday I have small group Bible Study.

[sassygirl01]

Good morning everyone..

Rise and shine...

And Happy Veterans day..God Bless

[Paula A]

If only, sassy! cute kitty and cute message!

[sassygirl01]

Paula A...that is right...Too cute...He want to help out..thank-you..

[cookielady]

Good Morning!

Yesterday was good. Started out a bit rough, but we got the problem solved with the double credit card payment. All fees are being waved except the stop payment fee. I can live with that. So I didn't get started in the kitchen until after 10:30, but I got a ton done. I put the finishing touches on 6 kinds of cookies. Who knew it takes that long to ice a bunch of cookies? Once Blaise got home, I took him to the library. I had planned to do it today, but they are closed today. Leftovers for dinner. Then it was round 2. I had to ice 2 carrot cakes and make 3 pumpkin pies & a strawberry rhubarb pie. These were all ordered for today.

This morning I have a parent/teacher conference. I need to make a couple deliveries while out. My Mom is watching Blaise while I go to the school. I told Blaise I'd take him out for lunch...his choice...he picked McD's. Oh well. Then it'll be onto Giant Eagle to pick up their sale items that I have coupons for. Domino sugar is $1.88 and I have a $.65 coupon...whahooo!!! Then it's home to start rolling and baking off the sugar cookie dough...I think.

Thank you if any of you are Vets!!!

Have a good one all!

[boffler]

Good Morning this fall crispy morning...The trees are looking so beautiful, how can a person not be in awe of all the colors...since we bought a tree farm there are lots of colors.

Cookie, what the heck happened with the credit card thing? I missed it...I hope you continue to get stronger and more energy each day, might take a little while to get meds adjusted..why do kids always pick McD's? at least they have a good grilled chicken sandwich..

Bethina being busy will make the day go faster....

Sassy, as always like the graphic.

Dr. appt. went okay yesterday, doubled my Metropolol now 50mg in the morning and evening, stay on the Lisinopril 10mg and baby aspirin...blood pressure still high and also pulse rate that is high always between 82-110 resting...so the saga continues, got to give the meds time to do their thing, will still have to chart my blood pressure and pulse 3 times a day and keep a chart...but the Crohn's is settled down so that is a plus for me..this to shall pass, just another bump in the road to get over...after my appt. did some Christmas shopping, try and stop each time I have an appt. to get things done...other shopping I am doing on the internet...

I have a nasty headache this morning so I am going to get off of here and have a nice warm shower and fix myself a breakfast sandwich with my breakfast sandwich maker...love that thing..

Have a great day one and all...wish Pat would come visit with us...we just keep losing people coming here...seems strange since we have so many members listed.....wonder how they would feel if we started closing the door on them from lack of communication with us....some of them I understand, ARM being one of them....but others, I'm not really happy they can read and know all about our lives and we know nothing about what they are doing...sneaky isn't it?

Well I will leave on that note, probably make some people upset with me, sorry...I just feel if they want to be a part of us they should join in..

[maxie]

I was one that was gone for a long time then came back to only read. When you are gone for a while it is hard to start posting again but I figure if they are reading they are still interested and will come back when ready. Life has a way of getting in the way so be patient...I came back and now you can't get rid of me! To those of you lurking come on back...this is a friendly and not at all judgemental place to be. I came back when I was comfortable and now feel a part of the group.

[sassygirl01]

Boffler,thank-you....Too cute for words...

[boffler]

Sorry I stepped on any toes, should never do a ho hum thinking out loud post...Maxie never thought of it that way, so yes, glad no doors were closed and you did come back...hope I did not scare anyone off, but guess I am just wondering where everyone is, what's going on with people, missing so many of them, etc...so I think I best go stay in the corner and keep my trap shut...I meant no harm...but I have been known to think one thing and have it come out all wrong, this is one of those times....

[Mayebarnes]

Good Morning ... been up "forever". meaning 6am... David gets a free breakfast today.. so had to get the shower and wet hair done early.. I do not blow dry hair. new perm and cut ,really short... love it... but needs touch up on sides and top with curling iron..

Sharon, I just plain miss our people ,wonder about them , if they are well.. did they get this or that sorted out... Pat. hows Erin doing this year?.. Justy, are you well?
Val (punkin) are you ok?... maxie , keep writing that Book..love it.. Elaine, always concerned about you and John.. and the list could be really long... Deb, Hrh. ,Kellie, Kim. and Mickie.. ah Mickie I miss you so much.. I see some the names on FAcebook.. but I don't much care for that site.. hi LisaUk..JudyG. Darby. Cynders. ...I am thankful for all the folks who come regular and share.... like a family get together every day.!... and some of you I like to nag..for working too hard...(Jostoy???,Donna?.etc)
SassyGirl .. love the kitties. my smile of the morning .
Bethina.. hope the day goes good for you.

now back to my real life... cold. got winter tires on car, ready for "snow".. aggggg... son Mike and wife will be here in 9days. and I MUST get those cobwebs dusted down..
see you all later.. hugs to all..

[sassygirl01]

Maye, me too..AWW..See it made your day..Smile..

[ladyebug]

Good Morning, Everyone.

I have gotten in the habit of sitting down with John to watch the news in the morning, and I need to stop There is no good news. Just chaos.

Happy Veteran's Day! Just think. All of the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our country, and look what a mess our country is in. What's next?

On our way out of town for scheduled Echo for John. Lunch out. YaY!

Have a good day. I need to get in a better mood and stay away from TV and the Internet.

[JoGee]

Good morning, everyone.
Yesterday was good. I think. Saw my oncologist/hematologist.. We went over my CT scan results, and he dismissed the healed fractured ribs. He said you can fracture ribs and not realize it. ??? I can't imagine that. Then we looked at the part that said I had a tube from throat to stomach. He decided it meant my esophagus, brought that picture up on the screen and saw no problems. He asked if I'm still not on blood medication --- I'm not --- and he says I'm doing very well without them so instead of monthly blood work, I go back for another lab/visit in 3 months.
Meanwhile, I can call the surgeon and see about setting up the colostomy reversal. Yay! However, he thinks it won't be happening til after the holidays. We'll find out. Today may be difficult to find any major doctor scheduling, as they all seem to disappear on Friday. In which case I'll be calling Tuesday.

We checked out coffee makers at Bed Bath & Beyond, afterwards. Didn't see the one we wanted. I checked ours this morning and even made my tea....it quit spewing coffee grounds. Now I think we don't need a new one. We have the Cuisineart one, and like its features. We want the same style. The other ones don't have clear descriptions of features,
some take independent brands of coffee pods in addition, or instead of K-cup pods. It was confusing. So we left.

Today we are going to Phx for the weekend. Returning some time Monday.
Tuesday E catches a flight to visit his brother. He'll also visit his old school friend as well as my brother. I'm just going to relax at home.

But today will be a long one for me. I got maybe 3 hours of sleep last night. Just couldn't fall asleep, so got up and read a bit before trying again. But I woke at 4:30, and tried for the next 2 hours to fall asleep, but it didn't happen. So I had my cereal, and made my cuppa tea.
After E gets up, well pack for the weekend, see a couple of the kids, and our visiting niece and her husband.

So that's what is going on here.
Cookie, I'm glad that banking problem worked out for you.
Sharon, I hope they get your BP under control soon. Let me know when you use your hot-air fryer, and how it works for you. I saw one and wondered about it....no one around in that department to talk to. Other than meats and French fries, does it do things like fry bread or fritters????
Love that kitty, Sassy. That expression is priceless!
Beth, hope the weekend has good highlights for you, and the store isn't terribly busy today.

Maye, I feel much the same about our members...sure wish they'd pop in and say something once in a while. I don't know who's lurking but also ignoring us. 😕
Elaine, I hope John does well on the ECHO. Enjoy lunch out.
We haven't had TV on since the election. I agree programming/news has been chaos. Who needs it!

To all, have a great day!!!

[sassygirl01]

JoGee,Thank-you.....It is sure is...

[maxie]

Lost me entire first post...hate that. Sometime in the night my ear finally unclogged...thank goodness. Something is going on with my sinus and I hope to get it under control quickly. Ended up with Andrew here last evening and I had no supper cooked so the boys batched it in the boys cave. I stayed up here and watched the Blues lose again and then on to Hallmark movies. I did make the trip to Kohl's and bought only what I went in for...store was crowded and I wasn't in much of a mood although everyone was very friendly and I like that when the holiday spirit is so obvious. I am really having a problem jump starting my Christmas Spirit but have noticed others are filling up with it. Today I have the insurance meeting then will, should, come home and run the vac and start laundry. Tomorrow is the big shopping event. Looking forward to it. Just another boring day today..I am getting tired of always having to run around. Hopefully I can stay home every day next week. Don't know if I will be back in the morning or not so have a great Friday and wonderful weekend.

[boffler]

Maxie I am looking for more crockpot and casserole meals, something I don't have to watch so closely..I told hubby this morning that I have had so many Drs. appts. and been back and forth so much that I just want to put on my flannels, big shirt, fuzzy socks and sit in the recliner...I'm trying to get Christmas shopping done just because I am afraid something else will happen.

[Paula A]

I took off today for the first time in a long time and made a doctor appointment and have our first dinner for the shelter tonight. I bought the ingredients last night and will make it this morning after I get back from the doctor. I made an 8:30 time so I would still have plenty of time left to do things.
I made some oatmeal butterscotch chip cookies yesterday. I ate a few and the rest are bagged to go to the shelter. Becky made a sugar cookie bar and decorated it with red, white and blue sprinkles. I am making a layered Mexican lasagna using tortillas instead of noodles.
When it gets dried up out front from the overnight dew I will mow the lawn and finish the raking...for the moment. My mulberry tree is still dropping leaves so it will be till the end of the month that I will be raking. I don't regret letting the lawn guys go, though. They just blew the leaves into piles and took them away, but I am keeping up with it enough.
I am trying to be positive on Facebook. That is all I am going to say.
Bethina, with all the working you are doing you will be making bank! Good for you to work so hard. Keep up that work ethic! Our Salvation army store isn't taking anything right now. I will have to go to Redding to the Good Will store to donate my things. The other shop here in town isn't open on weekends and closes at 4:30 before I am ever done with daycare.
Maxie, I have been hit by the Christmas shopping spirit like no other! Having my grandsons in the US makes it so fun to shop and mail so much cheaper, that I already have their gifts sent to them. I bought really cool snow scooters and sleds and wanted them to have them as soon as they had snow so....now I will just buy a few more things and mail nearer to the actual day. The ones in WA I am going in on an electronic game system for the 10 year old (I already forgot the name of it), and still have to find things for the 3 year old and my 15 year old granddaughter. I bought tickets for a concert for her but that is next summer and it really is for her 16th birthday in June.
You can sure tell I have more time this morning and just don't want to say good bye, but I will and wish you all a great day!
Fly your flag and Thank the Veterans for all they have done and those who serve us now!

[bethina]

Paula if you need help getting of the oatmeal cookies I will give you my address!

[boffler]

Paula I know what you mean about Facebook, yesterday I was really surprised by a few, there is no need for people to get so mean with each other, we all have our opinions about who we think is the better person to be President, but no need to get so personal and insult others that you are supposed to be friends with...after that happened anything that started going political I passed on by. Did you make an appt.? Paula love that you have your Grandkids stateside now....going to be so much fun..

[Pat B]

I think it's interesting that I was singled out as the one who is either missing or "ignoring" you all.

I am neither.

Just busy trying to get past the disappointment with the election and fending off the hate.

Sometimes when you have nothing good to say, it's best to say nothing at all.

I will now bid you all a good day.

[maxie]

Oh Pat, I understand the disappointment...this country is so divided and I worry about where we will end up. I also understand the nothing nice to say...disappointment and hurt are hard to overcome but since I am not one to bottle it up for long, I just come back and let it out. You are missed so come on back.

[boffler]

Pat my remark wasn't to single you out, just that I miss you a lot here...you have been such a big part of us here that I do miss you when you are not here...truly did not mean to upset you....love you lots...sorry....need an emoji for praying hands...

[JoGee]

Not singling you out, Pat. Missed you tho'.
Several come by to read, but don't post any more at all.
I can empathize with your feelings about the election.
Actually we are going through much the same....it's not easy.

When somebody reported that C had 20,000 more votes, but T got the electoral advantage, my mind was boggled and can't accept that had happened. But it has happened before in the past.

[jostoy]

Good morning everyone.

JoGee, if it was a Dr. who had to put up with the colostomy, I bet it would be done before the holidays.

I'm like Pat, don't really have anything interesting to say. Not that I ever do, but even less now.

Enjoy the rest of the day.

[boffler]

Jo I love hearing about your adventures, and the little girl, E, etc. and all the things you get into....even if you don't always tell us about all of your injuries, LOL...

[JoGee]

Jostoy, I managed to get a pre-surgical consultation with the surgeon on Nov 28th.
I think my oncologist was wrong, and I may even get my reverse surgery before Christmas.
Even the receptionist was cheerful and upbeat when I talked to her.
I've met this surgeon once, and really like him....he actually has a great sense of humor.

[Mayebarnes]

love t o come back in the evening and read...

Pat!... you were only one of 12 that I said I missed -get to bottom of the list !! ... sorry your disappointed with results . it was the worse election I have ever been ask to vote for... and I have been voting for 60 years or so!....to me it was embarrassing in this great big educated country that we could not have had two better people, man or woman to vote for... regardless of sex, color or religion!!!!!!!.... so now we will wait and see if this man will raise up above his arrogance , get good men and women to help him.. and bring us back to some sort of unity.... OR God will do it.. HIS way. !.. Pat ,I just plain miss you and the others.. don't walk away from me.