Howdy, ladies!
It's late..... again, but I really owe you guys a post. I've been reading right along, but just haven't had the time to really sit here and write.
Frankenmuth was very nice. Tuesday it was really cold. I wore my fleece jacket and was fine while outside, but every time I went into a shop I died from being so hot. I really hate that kind of weather. You just don't know how to dress. Wednesday it was better. I just wore one of my plaid cotton blazers and I was fine, inside or out.
Honey and I rented the "honeymoon suite" at the hotel. We like the jacuzzi rooms. It was very nice with a refrigerator and a couch.
On Tuesday we left home about 10:30 AM. Got up to the area by lunch time. We really enjoy one of the 'famous' little diners up there called Tony's. It's pretty well known far and wide for it's HUGE portions. Honey didn't really want to stop there because we always eat way too much, but I convinced him that we could split our order and that was a great idea. There was still almost too much splitting it. We ordered their breakfast with eggs, hash browns and bacon. They give you about a dozen scrambled eggs and there had to be a pound of bacon on the plate.
Once we left there, we went to the outlet mall across the street. My favorite Boyd's Bears store is there. I bought 3 pieces and was a happy camper.
Then we took off for Frankenmuth which is about 20 minutes from the outlet mall. Got into town about 2:00. We checked into the hotel, but didn't go up to the room. Instead we went to this little "touristy" shopping plaza called River Place. It is new since the last time we were up there so it was cool to walk through all the little shops. They had one really neat one there with all kinds of serving trays and bowls, coasters and plates. They had all different kinds of neat designs on them. What we found out was they are made out of aluminum recycled cans. They look like tin or whatever. Anyway, they had a big window set up in the back of the store and you could watch them make the stuff. The woman said they get the material in big rolls. It was neat to know that Michigan's re-cycling actually goes to make something cool.
We decided after our BIG lunch that we weren't really hungry, but wanted to go up to our room so we decided to look for a Subway shop and pick up subs for a late dinner in the room. That way we could get undressed, relax and not have to go back out again. That turned out to be a really great idea as once we had relaxed in the jacuzzi for awhile, we sat on the couch and ate and watched NYPD Blue.
Wednesday we got up and had a late lunch at the Bavarian Inn. They are famous for their chicken dinners, however, I wasn't that impressed this time. We stopped in at Bronner's. It is the world's largest Christmas store. It's always fun to walk around there and look at all the cool stuff. They sell everything from ornaments to the big animated and mall decorations. It's really something to see.
My back was still lousy the entire time. I did find some old Tylenol 3's around here so I took them round the clock and pretty much kept the pain at bay for the most part.
Thursday I called the Dr. and got in to see her. It was NOT a kidney infection, unfortuneately. Unfortuneately because that would have been an easy fix, anti-biotics and I'd be good to go. Oh well. She really had no clue what the trouble is. She put me on some new (to me, anyway) anti-inflamatory pills and so far they are working like a charm. I'd still love to know what caused it, but hey, I'll settle for feeling better, I guess.
I guess it's going to take me awhile to do replies since I haven't been here since thread #582 so here goes:
Lucky: "Thin, you had better sit down. I actually feel sad that I can't exercise !!!!" OMG! Where did THAT come from. I'm still unsteady from THAT revelation! * The pictures Barb posted of you guys were GREAT! You looked like you really had a nice time. * Yes watching people wrap gifts was soooo exciting! And no, I didn't get any pointers as I'm a pretty decent gift wrapper myself. Of course, nowadays with all the cute bags, you don't even HAVE to know how to wrap a package.
Andria: Congrats on the 1.5 pounds down! * I'm sorry about your friend. I agree with whoever said to just do what you feel. If you want to take food, take it. They're going to need to eat, whoever is staying with her. Don't ask what, just do. Most of the time people don't know what to ask for when general help is offered. Nor do they want to burden somebody asking for something that they think maybe the offerer isn't willing to do. Just take a card and a dish. It will be the opening that you need to show you care.
Barbg: That little button at the right end of the tool bar that appears when you have the reply window open, I think that's the button for doing the quote thing. The one that looks like the little text bubbles they use in cartoon comic strips. * I like what you said about getting a new Dr. I think it IS good to shake things up sometimes. Gives you a new perspective.
Terri: I caught the
Big Loser re-run tonight because there was nothing else on. I really felt bad after watching it. That Blue Team worked really hard too. I mean come on, that one guy is over 400 pounds and he kept up on the workouts just like everyone else did. I think they're all BIG WINNERS and that's just after the first week. Can you imagine losing 22 pounds in one week? Is this healthy???? Come on, sarg
tell me it isn't so!!! * Are the pumpkin cookies the same ones from the recipe thread? My girlfriend just made some today too. I'm going hunting for healthy treats.
Skittles: I'm not the one that went to the Olive Garden, sorry. Haven't been there in years. * As for getting confused with going back to do replies from an old thread, try opening a second window and then just use the two buttons that will appear at the bottom to toggle back and forth on them. One should have your reply window in it, and set the other one up to have the thread you're referring to in it. BTW, the easy way to get a second window open is to hold the CTRL key down and press N. Works like a charm!
Katrina: If that "dark forest" of PMS is going to hit you before Halloween, make sure there hasn't been any chocolate brought into the house. YIKES. You can do it, you can make it, we'll all help you! * You definitely got the mum bargain! Geez. I hope you get them all in the ground. I bought three a couple of weeks ago and then won one at that card party I took my mom to and I think they're all dead now. Never did get them planted.
2cute: Glad you got home safely. That ice cream place sounds like the old Brown's Brothers Creamerys we used to have around here. People would drive for miles to get their ice cream and even a single dip was HUGE. Sounds like you did some great sight-seeing on the way home. I'm glad you had a nice trip. * I can't believe you told our little secret.
You didn't read Lucky's post right. She said: "Still waiting on WHAT the desert was you served 2Cute. I need to know so I
don’t make it for 2Cute in case she stops by!!!" Now you did it! You'll never get pumpkin cheesecake again!!!
CD: Oh, honey, go spend the holiday with your boyfriend's family. Have fun, enjoy yourself. They want to know YOU, not your body. Go, have a good time.
Chris: Did you make it to Curves Friday and Saturday??? Good girl! * I hope your little one doesn't decide to be something really complicated for Halloween so you don't have to run all over creation to find a costume.
Michelle: Glad your move went smoothly for you. How did the job interview go? Hope all is shaping up real well for you.
Tammy: The "Lifestyles Center" sounds like an awsome idea. It's especially wonderful if someone else is willing to pay for it. Let us know how it goes.
BarbPA: My but you are the traveller. Glad you all had a chance to meet up. The pictures are GREAT!
Lisa: I'm glad you, Barb and Lucky had such a nice time together. Can't wait to meet you guys here in the Spring.
Mary: Glad to see you peeking in. Has your plan come any closer to being followed? How are you doing?
Debra: I LOVE
Desperate Housewives!!!! Actually, Honey and #1 Son do too. It is hilarious! I loved when Terri Hatcher burned her friend's (ok, rival's) house down and then the plumber walked up behind her and asked "what's going on?" Too funny!
therubyslippers: Thanks for stopping by with your thoughts. We always love it when folks stop by. Some of them even decide to stay. Hint, hint.
Well, my dears, I have been at this for almost an hour and a half. But I feel so much better because I think I'm caught up.
You guys that are having troubles with the smilies: Are you using the regular reply window or the Quick Reply window? Suzanne said that some people have trouble when they use the Quick Reply function. Just curious.
Anyway, I'm turning into a pumpkin. That's Cinderella speak for "it's getting late, time for bed."
See you all later.
300+ And Ready To Try Again....#584
I am glad I got to see it driving up. 
Back to program... back to honesty... back to COMMITMENT !!!!! 
I Rock!
Maybe 'cause of all the late nights last week in the play-offs. 
this week. I am glad it's over and am looking forward to Halloween next Sunday and trick-or-treating with my kids. Shayne still isn't sure what he wants to go as. We got Jenniah some purple fairy/butterfly wings and matching antennae. 
I also bought two Autumn Joy sedum plants and one Montauk daisy....also priced to move at a dollar apiece! My kind of sale. I stopped at a local farm market for a few veggies and bought a HUGE dark maroon mum for 2.99. Do you think that I bought any pumpkins? 
I forgot. I don't know how. 
I roasted 1/3 a head of cauliflower with a little olive oil and some Emeril's Essence. I was going to cut up some veggies to have with hummus, but I'm FULL! Go figure. 
!! Boston just scored in the bottom of the 1st inning! It's 3-0!!!! Ortiz hit a home run with two men on!! Okay, I'm sorry. I'm all caught up in this baseball business! Good thing I followed the Yankees games so closely, now I feel like I know all the Red Sox! Except now I'm cheering for them. Geez! Another runner just scored!
Vacuumed. Was P.O.'d to find that somehow DH and mom broke the carpet shampooer that last time it was used. I was all set to get the carpets shampoo'd today. Now I have to buy a new one. 
Yeeeee Hawwwwwwwwww!!!!
