Support Groups - back door friends #3

I am back. Hope all is well. I can't wait to hear about your lives. I am so upset that the forum crashed. I don't know what everyone else has been doing, so catch me up guys. :)

Write soon!

Kris, thanks for starting us back up. :) I have been searching for the OLD one and could not find it. I hate for the crash too. It must of been terriable for that much data to be lost plus their email is completely lost. What a headache. :headache:

I need to change my profile but I'll tell you what I'm up to... THREE FREAKING POUNDS! :cry: :stress: :( Can you believe I gained that much? I knew I would show a gain but three pounds???? UGH! Oh well, back to the drawing board. We were gone to Mississippi for New Years and it was non stop eating sweets mostly from the moment we arrived till we left on Friday. The weather was cold at first when we went into Mobile to Bellgrath gardens to see the lights but it quickly warmed up and we even arrived home to Spring like warmth. :) :cool: But, the warmth did not last long. It is back to usual January weather even for the south and I'm thinking FLORIDA. :) As you can tell I do not do well with winter.

OK... details Kris. How was your holidays? :?: I hope everyone finds us.

Donna

Hi everyone..wow alot sure has changed what a mess for the 3fc's to deal with..welcome back kris hope you had a great hoilday..donna..am sorry for your gain..but i like your attitude..just get back with it..gee i should follow my own advice:lol: we are still in the midst of remodeling the bathrm..the new floor is done..tile in place.. the potty hooked up(yaaaaaay!!!!)and today they are putting in the fan and the start of the shower..i never imagined what a project this would turn into..my dh did tho..no wonder he put it off:lol: theres tools and cords everywhere.. sawdust and sheet rock dust on everything..the only safe area is the kitchen..i will be so happy to get it done..my sil's mother is doing better..shes been out of icu..but is acting like nothing happened and the phyc drs said to wait till she talks about it all..they are transfering here to a phyc ward today and i guess shes mad about it..i sure hope she didnt do this for attention ..if so she still needs phyc help..im having a hard time fathoming the why of this but am glad she s alive..hope you all are having a good day..im going to cook a pot of chix stew..as my dd and her dh are coming tonite to help..so want to have an easy supper ready..will check in later rosey:wave:

I'm not able to post on 3fc so I thought i would write to you instead. LOL
It takes me to the sign in page and after I sign in it will bring up the
page that says "thank you for logging on..." and takes me right back to that
same sign in page all over again. I can read the posts though. Maybe it will
fix itself once everything gets back to normal on there. For now, here's my
post. LOL

Donna I had the very same disease last week. The GAIN 3 POUNDS disease. I
lost 1.5 this week however so it's possible to lose it in fractions all over
again. Isn't this bitter cold weather awlful? I've heard we could have a
mix on thurs. night into friday morning. I don't like mixes (only the cake
kind) LOL but love the snow however.

Rosey I'm so happy for you that your potty is fixed and your bathroom is own
it's way to recovery. I agree that your dd's MIL needs to be in psych
regardless of her situation and why she's done that. Even if it was
attention, what if she succeeded?? What did she do or did you say? Any
attempt can be a success but I know you know that.

Summer I"m worried about you and hope you can post soon so I can "read" it.
:lol:

Nothing is going on here. I did manage to lose 1.5 pounds this week despite
TOM creeping on me. I haven't actually had it yet but I feel it so close
today. It should have started a few days earlier but I guess this is the one
thing that's better late than never. As for the news DH got last week,
nothing more has been said or progressed about it. He went back to work
yesterday and today so unless he comes home with something today, he didn't
yesterday. In a way, I don't expect anything to come out of it. Not that I
don't think he may be the father of that girl because I do believe he slept
with her. He wasn't here for 6 months so he slept with somebody. (that
sounds awlful). But really, if she thought it was his I don't know why she
waited 7 years to mention it. Would you? I would have had financial help
when it was smaller if I had been crazy enough to put myself in that
situation.

Anyway, we agreed that for now we wouldn't even let on like he got that
letter. There's more than one person in that plant with his name and it was
delayed 2 weeks from the date of the letter until the day he got it so it
went through a lot to even get to him.

Well better run. Today is DH's 30th birthday and he'll be home in 3 hours
and expect something. (cooked that is). Hope you all have a great evening
and hopefully I can post sometime soon.

Dana

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:wave:
welcome back kris
dana: :hb: to your dn

:) glen

Rosey. I'm glad that your sil's mom is doing some better. I hope that you get some answers but you know when it comes to matters of the mind sometimes there is never a clear answer for the ones without the problem. I will hold her in my prayers. I know you have a mess but it sure will be worth it when it's done. Would love to see pictures! ;)

Summer, are you STILL having puter problems? I spoke with her last night and she had been on the phone all day with tech support. Today I saw her as well and notified her of where we are now and she replied that she couldn't talk, that she was online with tech support. :( I'm so :sorry: :grouphug: I tell you these things can sure be a pain. I'm sure that Suzanne and all the rest of the 3fc officials feel the same way. What a blessing, but what a curse. :shrug:

Glen, glad you found us. :)

Dana, I'm so glad that your dh hasn't had anymore surprise notes or news. There could be many reasons if that child is his why she is just now saying something. The child is 7 and they do ask a lot of questions. Maybe she had to tell her the truth or maybe after all this time she felt maybe she was wrong from hiding it from him or just like you all may suspect she is in the need for help because we all know how expensive raising kids are these days. I just hope no response from him will be the right thing to do in this matter but I feel for the child too. It's not a good position to be in is it? Tell him :hb: from me too!

Sheree, how was your Christmas? ARe your kids back in school?

Elena is back in school but we sure are having a hard time getting her to settle in for the night at a decent hour. Her birthday is next week and she is so excited about it and she's been way too much! LOL :lol:

Daphne, is it still snowing? I feel for you sweetie. I would love to see some snow but the ice is not what I do well with. It is supposed to be very cold this evening as well as the rest of the week.

Kris, how are things? How is the job going for your dh? Did you enjoy your time with your family this Christmas? I thought of you when I was driving through Alabama on our routes to and from Mississippi. Not near you but still you reside in the state! LOL

Well, I'm going to end for now. Hope to hear from the rest soon.

Hello Everyone... I have been so flustrated with this pooter..
It has been a total pain on the rear.. and then some..
Why is it when tech support says
"Now its all fixed you should have NO More Trouble with it"
HA HA HA HA..As soon as you restart the thing oops there it is..
I am sorry but I get so mad..You have to have so much Tech Knowledge or you are in deep Trouble..for now it looks like it is working so we shall see...I just feel compleltly drained..No More brain power..:lol:..I dont have alot to spare..LOL LOL LOL
I am so sorry for 3FC.. I wonder what happend..The only thing that scares me is a virus doing this..I sure hope not..see I am paranoid now with all this happen to me..I guess I will get over it..
We ate out cause we had Dr appointment..Jim is doing great and me to except for our weight..The Dr. said to really try to work on it and we are..We had salad and fish for dinner..so is thats good :lol: especially eating out...Well its good to be back.. I sure hope that this pooter takes pitty on me and behaves for a change..:lol:


Rosey..I am glad that things are coming along with the bathroom remodel.. I hope that when the dust settles and all the mess is gone you can say.."Calgone Take Me Away"...:lol:
I will keep your SIL Mother in my prayers I hope she gets the help she needs...What do you put in your Chicken stew?? that sounds so good especially tonight as its freezing out..The temps have really took a nose dive..its only been around 30..BURRRRRRRRRR..Have a good evening :wave:

Kris..Good to see that you are back... I hope you well let us all know about your trip and things were over the Holidays..
How is you job doing??? Have a good evening :wave:

Donna.. Thanks for posting about Dana.. I sent her a reply to her email..I hope that she can get back in here soon..I am sorry about cutting you short today on IM.. I had Tech support on the phone and it was something else..I didnt mean to be so short with you but he was in my pooter..We were sharing..I dont know if you know that that means...but I bet you do anyway I had to go fast..and he was talking to me it was tooooo much..
Its been a NIGHTMARE.. I need to learn so much more... I get a headache from it..:lol:..Yes they are a blessing and a curse is so TRUE....I bet Elena is excited about her Birthday..She is a bundle of energy.. I wish she could give me some of it :lol:...Dont worry about the gain..as you will get right back on track and lose it..I know you will..I weighed at the Doctors and they almost had to call a ambulance for me..When I saw how much I weighed I almost fainted...:faint:..:lol:...It really hits hard when you see it.. I was in shock...:yikes:..:cry:...I couldnt beleive my eyes but I could beleive my clothes..Unreal...Now I have to get movin..
We hope to buy a Exercise bike at Costco soon..I plan on using it everyday and Jim too..Thank-you sweetie for being so understanding about all my pooter trouble today..and for posting Dana's Post..Have a good evening :wave:

Dana.. Way TO GO :cp: :cp:... on the 1.5 Loss I knew that you would start losing...I hope that I can say that one day soon..
I am glad that things seem to be better at home and that you can post soon... I hope that you are not having problems with your pooter..if so I feel for you..:grouphug:
Please tell DH Happy Birthday...Have a good evening :wave:

Mr Ken...Good to see that you can post..
How things with you???
Have a good evening :wave:

Daphne...I dont know if you can get in here or not..Hope that things are good with you and that you are NOT snowed in..
I sure hope we dont get any snow to speak of..I dont like the "White Stuff"..Not good..:lol..Have a good evening :wave:

Sheree.. I guess you are really busy with the house and the family
I hope that you can post real soon..We all Miss You..Have a good evening :wave:

Hello Everyone... I really cant understand whats happening to my computer lately.. Again it messed up last night..More hours on the tech support line..today..well I am not gonna say anything cause when I do..Boom There it is..:lol: :headache:
I have to laugh or I will :cry:I tired to get in here earlier and it would not let me..I am really wore out with all of this..I pray that it stays working for awhile..
Between my computer probs and this site being messed up..what can I say..:yikes:....
I hope that this site gets fixed as I am sure that Suzanne is really upset over all this and I dont blame her.. I know how she feels..

I hope that ALL of You have a great day..I have to get somethings done around here that I have neglected while trying ot get the pooter fixed..Its amazing howe many hours it takes to fix a problem...I hope ALL of You have a great day..
Hope to be back later...:shrug: :comp:
Love to All....:wave: :wave:

Hola!
Hope all are well. DH and I are working on getting all credit cards paid off this year for our New Year's Goals. I think we MIGHT :crossed: be able to get them all paid off this year. :)

Christmas was wonderful. I wish I was in Indiana...I really miss it. I will be travelling a lot in the next couple of months, so get your suitcases ready girls and Glen!! :)

Glad we are all slowly making our way back. Take care. I'll write more soon.

Kris

Kris, my bags are packed!:yes: Where are we going? :lol:

{{{{{SUMMER}}}}} What is going on with your computer? Is it the connection or the machine? What kind of computer do you have. By chance is it a DELL???? Anyway, I sure pray that you will finally get down to the bottom of all this and be problem free. :) :crossed:

Well, I have been OP even exercising more than I did before the holidays and stepped on the scales this morning... (I know, shouldn't have) and I'm up another pound and a half!!! OK, I'm not going to get too concerned because your weight can fluctuate from day to day but I've been soooo good since coming home. Oh well.... I guess what worries me is that am I slowly gaining all this weight back? I don't know what I'll do if that happens.
:rollpin: :stars:

The weather outside does not look promising. There is a chance of frozen rain tonight and I am NOT :no: looking forward to that. I bet you all are tired of me always complaining. :blah: I'm sorry. The gloomy weather always makes me low and with this weight stuff it has really got me down.

Well, I'm sending the :cb: :cb: :mag: :mag: for the rest of you guys.

OH! Daphne I hope you are not without power. I saw on the weather channel there are parts of Washington State out of power!!! I sure hope that is not why you haven't been here to post lately. :(

Talk to you all later.

Donna

I think I can post now. I will write and then see......

Donna thanks again for updating everyone on my situation. I couldn't get in here at all today until now. I don't know if it was a site problem or on my end. Like you said about your weight, it moves all over the place on a day to day basis so I"m sure it won't seem that bad once you weigh next week. If it is, I'm sure you will have more than one person right there with you- probably me. Remember DH had a birthday yesterday and he did have a small cake. :T

Rosey I hope that everything in that bathroom is back into place for you. I don't see how you used a bucket for a bathroom. When I was pregnant with my soon to be 11 yr old we lived in a 2 story apt. and the bathroom was upstairs. I had a bucket downstairs for the last trimester because DH worked evenings and everyone was afraid I would fall downstairs. I couldn't stand that. I eventually started staying with my mom and then he picked me up on his way home at night. I hope that your SIL's mom is doing better and that she can accept and have success with her psych help.

Summer I'm so sorry for your PC trouble. I know what you mean about tech being in your computer. When I worked at staples we had tech support that would have to come in on our main computer system a lot. It was scarry at first. It was always funny for one of the younger people to walk in the office and see it. They thought it was spooky. :dizzy: I have been having trouble here but only on this site. I finally had to delete my cookies and then it would let me sign in the right way. After that I couldn't get in here at all.

Daphne I hope you are ok and can post again soon. I have seen it is a mess over there. I guess the kids have been at home all week. Yesterday was the anniversary of our 12 inches of snow we had back in 1988. We were out of school for 2 weeks. Of course we ended up making that up and didn't get out of school until late june.

Sheree I hope you can find us and can post soon so we can hear about your holidays, house and how much weight you've lost now.

Kris I think if I were "childless" :lol: we could get out of debt some and get rid of the credit cards. That is such a wise thing to do. I wish we could do things over again before we had kids and then maybe we would be in a house by now.

My sister was suppose to sign a contract on her house yesterday so they can start building soon. She said her payments would be $650 not including the taxes and insurance. She doesn't have any kind of housing responsibility right now.

Hi to glen and anyone I missed. I'm going to try to post this to see if it works this time. I will save it first. ;)

Hi there we will see if this will work. Well we have finally hit 33* for the first time in like a week now. The ice is slowly melting and now we have to worry about flooding and ice chunks breaking off and hitting something or someone. You can literally hear the ice fall of the roof and trees and crash to the ground. We have like 6" of snow with a layer of ice underneth it and a layer of ice on top of it. It is a mess out here. I am going cray with the kids here and Jason here now. I have had the kids 5 of the last 7 weeks. Now that is cruel and inhuman torture.
I will post more later on but I am also having comp trouble today and yesterday. I came to get on the comp and it was off????? I didn't shut it off last night cause I forgot. I pushed the button to turn it on and nothing..... checked all the plugs and nothing once again. Finally I pushed the button one last time and it came on. Maybe it is just to cold for my poor baby to want to turn on!
Daphne

Hi everyone..we are having a wind storm..its 1 above zero out but seems colder with the wind..we are waiting for dh friend to hook up the water to the shower..then im kicking everyone out and im getting in the shower and im not coming out till im all pruned up:lol: this has been more than i ever thought even with all the help we have had..just wanted to check in and see what every one up too..Rosey:wave:

OK guys the travel itenaries for this spring are:

Weekend of Jan 16: Fairhope to see Beth Moore (maybe New Orleans. too)

Weekend of Feb 7: To Indiana for my cousin's wedding

Weekend of Feb 14: ??? not sure-hubby's suprise for V-Day

Weekend of Feb 21: To Indiana for my Dad's Hall of Fame induction

March 19-27 to France and Italy (with my bonus! :))

Pack your bags and come on! The more the merrier! Hope all are doing well and have a great day!

Kris, I'm so jealous! I want to be with you to see Beth Moore!!!! She is absolutely wonderful!

I am packing my bags right now!

:lol:

Hello Everyone... I just stopped in..Been a busy day..The pooter was acting up last night I was so tired and exausted from the ordeal that I went to bed early..then I tossed and turned all night..that figures right..:lol:..I just got home from talking my elderly neighbor to the hospital for Pre-op blood work..She gets operated on the 14th..Shoulder surgery...It is soooo cold outside.
We had some snow this am and as soon as it hit the ground it would freeze..Many accidents and some of the counties around us got it real bad and they closed schools and it was a commuters nightmare this am.. We didnt leave untill around 11:00am cause I wanted time for the salt trucks to be out cause we went on some back roads to get there...Anyway...I am praying that my Pooter stays working awhile longer..:lol:...

Kris...WOW...You are really doing alot of traveling in the next couple of months.. I wish I could come with you...It would be so much fun.. I have heard Donna talk about Beth Moore.. I would love to see her too.. Have a wonderul time on ALL of your journeys....I know that you must be soooo excited..:wave:

Donna... Thanks for caring sweetie....I have been really upset over this pooter thing..My computer is a Dell..Its only a couple years old.. They had to give us a new tower along time ago..After we bought it it started crashing and they sent techs out to my house to replace parts even down to "Mother Board"..well thats what they called it..I dont even know what that is..:lol: but I think it must be what makes everything run..Just like a Mom :lol: anyway even that didnt work ..so after many phone calls letter writting and being ready to sue them..they sent us a new Tower with new software installed...and up untill now its been working pretty good..All that other trouble started after only having the pooter for a few months..can you believe it..but I am sure you can..Anyway..its like I am soooo worried it will be like before..and I dont think I could take it again..I will shoot it..:lol:...so I am hoping for the best..Do you have a Dell????
Now that I have bent you ear toooo long..Hows you day going??
Hope that things are good with you..Thanks sooo much for caring Sweetie..:wave:

Dana... I am so glad you can post now.. It been really crazy with all this pooter stuff happneing to me.. Yes it was weird when the Verizon tech was in my pooter..watching him take over..I still think that that the first tech messed things up in here cause he was to fast in clicking everywhere...but maybe I am wrong..I just hope that it keeps working...I hope that everything is good with you and that you all arent getting all this cold and ice that we have..I will be glad when its gone...:wave:

Rosey.. I am sure that you will be sooo happy to have your bathroom done and house back to normal....You are colder there than here..BURRRRRRRR..when I think of your temps..I get colder yet..BURRRRRRRR..Stay warm sweetie...you will be that prune woman real soon..:lol:..Calgone is calling :lol:..:wave:

Daphne...I feel for you Sweetie...with pooter trouble.. I will keep good thoughts for you..I hope it keeps working...:crossed:...You have had tooo much snow and ice.. I had a friend that lives near me. We are getting her mail as she went to see her brother some where in Washington State for the holidays. She was suppose to be back on the 5th.She called and said she was snowed in and the airport was closed..She hope to be on a flight Saturday am...So I can imagine what you are going through..BURRRRR
Yes you need a break..I wish I lived closer I would helo you..
Keep warm..Hang-in there Sweetie..:wave:

Mr Ken....How are things with you??? What are your temps?? Any snow???? :wave:

Sheree.....Hope to hear from you soon...:wave:

tgif :wave:
summer: we some snow and its cold here. take hammer to your pooter and it will work :lol:
rosey: hope your bathroom is done soon.
have happy weekend :) glen

Hi everyone..just a quick note to let you all know im here..things are still a bit upside down..but all major things installed and working..the new shower is sooooo nice and yes im all pruned up..they put the new vanity and sink in last nite and tonite they put back the washer and dryer..we have been doing this after my sil gets off work as my dh cant lift or move alot of things cuz of his back..then im cooking dinner for everyone.. tonite we had chix stir fry and rice..turned out ok and was fast to fix..we are taking the weekend off..we are all tired and crouchy..and since everythings working we will do the finish work later next week..it was really more of a job than we thought but so greatful for all the help we had..we never could have done it on our own..its cold out still but the winds died down..im going to have a cup of tea and off to bed..will check in on everyone tomorrow..rosey:wave:

ok who is Beth Moore? I want to go to New Orleans when you go! I have a friend there that is like 5 blocks for then hub of town. Oh an Paris?? Parlez vous Francais?? Valentines is my Anniversary so I get to go then to right? Now tell us about this Hall of Fame thing for Dad?
Daphne

OK here is a pic if it works and I will post more tomorrow. I was ready to get off and then I saw the other page of postings grrrrrrrr. This is melted now but there was like 1/2" ice at one point.
Daphne

Oh in case you can't guess what it is that is my windshield all iced in!

That is some awlful ice daphne. Are yall getting any better weather? They are calling for snow for our area for 4 days this next week. The forecast changes a lot but right now the first chance is 30% on thursday. We had some real fine snow flurries for about 6 hours this morning but it was too wet for it to have even stuck on the ground or we may would have had a dusting anyway.

Rosey I'm so happy for you and that bathroom. I just can't even imagine what it's like to not have one. That's even worse than camping. Are you going to bingo tomorrow?

Hope everyone is doing well tonight. I just thought I would stop in and post a short one. I'm getting ready for bed myself. DH worked 12 hours today and has to the next 2 days as well. I have church tomorrow but will get in here sometime tomorrow. Hi :wave: to all and have a good night.

Ok so I didn't get in here yesterday but where is everyone?? I've had diarrhea since 6 a.m. It's been about an hour since I"ve last went. Not my preferred way of losing weight. The blazer is broken down again so I had to take DH to work this morning and then come back and get kids ready for school. He may have his dad bring him home since they work at the same place. Otherwise I will be back to get him by 7 p.m. You know I"ve said since he had that blazer that it was cursed. Lastnight on his way home from work he gets almost in the driveway and it makes a "pop" sound and then it doesn't want to run. He looks under the hood and the alternator is glowing red and is shooting sparks. Sounds crazy but I"m going to the library before school lets out and see what I can find on what that problem was indicating. :lol: I need a book for the science fair project as well. it's due in 10 days. Daphne I saw your photo albums. Wasn't that a person in one picture? Who was that? You have a stream or something flowing in your yard? That was really pretty whereever it was. :shrug: Well hope I begin to see some more posts today! :lol:

Lost post will try again later.

Hello Everyone....I tried to get in here yesterday and it was closed....It has been really cold here and its calling for snow on Wednseday..I hope it blows away... I have been looking at different bikes to see what the difference is in them..besides price not to much..So I hope that we can get the one at Costco. It seems to be the best for the money..
Did not do alot over the weekend..Stayed in..Made soup and watched some movies...Today I am doing laundry and praying that this pooter stays working..I have to call Lexmark and get them to help me fix the printer as it is not working right..always something....:lol:


{{{{{Dana}}}}}.. I am so sorry about your Blazer. That truck has given you all so much trouble. I hope that you can find out whats wrong with it..Thats such a headache when these things keep happening. I sure hope that you are feeling better real soon..I also hope that your Dh can get a ride home so you dont have to go out and get him while you are feeling bad..Try to get some rest.. and feel better sweetie :grouphug:I hope that your day goes well.Keep warm..:wave:

Daphne..Oh My you are in the Artic Freeze.. I didnt know what that picture was untill you said it was your windshield..BURRRRRRR..My neighbor made it home and she said it was sooo cold there...She got home Saturday..She said its cold here but nothing like in Washington State..BURRRR and I can tell by your picture she was right..Keep warm...What are your plans for your anniversary on Valentines?? How romantic..:wave:

Kris..I hope that you can tell us about your Dad and the Hall of Fame..
You will be so busy traveling for awhile...I know that you must be so excited about doing al of this..Have fun :wave:

Rosey..I am so happy that you got your bathroom mostly done.. I know that you must be relieved about that..It is always such a major event to do any kind of remodel and with one bathroom..well I can relate cause we have only 1 also..and we did some work on it it was really hard..we had to finish it in 1 day..that was a real hard thing to do..but we did with the help of others and I like you was so greatful for thier help.....Now get some rest and lay back and enjoy... I hope that you stay warm and I know how cold it is there..BURRRRR..:wave:

Mr Ken.. I bet you are getting some snow there..I thought about taking a hammer to this computer more than once but then..I figured that would not work either..so I am praying for the best..:lol:....:wave:

Donna..Where are you????? I miss you??????:cb: :cb: :cb:

Daphne-Beth Moore is a lady who writes Bible studies. She is speaking in Mobile this weekend.

About the Hall of Fame....

My fater has been teaching and coaching in a high school for 31 years. He coaches football, wrestling, and track. He is being inducted into the Indiana State Athletic Hall of Fame because of his coaching success-primarily wrestling. He teaches at a school that has about 325 students in it 9-12-it has always been this little. In 28 years of coaching wrestling at his school, he has compiled a record of 345 wins, 114 losses, and 2 ties. :coach:

He always has boys that qualify for the state championships and year in and year out he beats teams from schools that are much larger and have a lot more talent than his kids do. He says his kids are just willing to work hard. I am inserting a quote from our local newspaper....

"Bill has had a successful career at a smaller school," said New Castle coach Rex Peckinpaugh, a former president of the coaches association and current board member. Peckinpaugh is also a hall of famer, inducted in 1998. "No knock on Wes-Del, but dedicating your life and career at a small school puts you at a disadvantage against the Muncie Centrals, Kokomos, and New Castles. He has the longevity and record to match. He has been responsible for that program for years."

Robertson was selected after being nominated by a fellow coach, and their achievements are reviewed by a committee before a vote.

Robertson will lead his team into tonight's Delaware County Tournament.

"I am honored, of course, to be going into the Hall of Fame," he said. "It is a great feeling to be recognized by those you work with."

Robertson was nominated by Marvin Campbell, a Hall of Fame wrestler and referee who was a state champion at Central.

After wrestling in high school and being around the sport much of his childhood, Robertson began coaching in 1974.

"I learned a lot from so many and have had a lot of good role models in Delaware County," he said. "I try to be a combination of the good in each person."

Robertson, who is in his 30th year of coaching, says that his biggest victory came in 1995, when Wes-Del captured the county tournament.

"Bill has done an outstanding job with the Wes-Del program for 30 years," Yorktown coach Trent McCormick said. "There are many coaches at much larger schools that can't field a team of 14 wrestlers, but Bill consistently does it at a Class A size school. I have a lot of respect for what he has done."

Any way, you guys can see that I am really proud.

Hope all are having a great day.

Kris

Congratulations to Mr. Robertson! Kris, I know you must be very very proud! :cheers:

Look over there....(where) over there! there's donna. :lol:

Congratulations Mr Robinson....Kris I am with Donna..I know you are sooo proud of your Dad...Its wonderful..

Dana..Good One..:lol: :lol: :lol:..

Donna..So glad to hear from you...:cp: :cp: :write: :mag: :cb: They found you....:cheer:..

Hope everyone is having a good evening.. I am getting off here..We have company that just got here...Friends that are going back to FLA..They were here over the holidays visting thier children and freinds.....They are going back to warmer climate..They said they have had enough of this cold weather and I dont blame them..Its calling for snow here in Wednesday..:cry: :cry:
God Bless and Good Night..

Hi everyone..am sitting here listening to the bang of a hammer.. the dh is doing some of the finishing work in the br..its so nice to have alot of it done and all major stuff working..just got back from town.. my sister who lives in calif has asked me to make ababy quilt for a friend of hers.. i thought i had more time but she needs it next month..so i was shopping for fabric today..its sunny out today but cold..dana.. cant beleave you are having trouble with that blazer again..its jinxed :devil: we have a blazer and have not had a bit of trouble withit..hope you can get it fixed or maybe trade it for something else..kris..you must be so proud.. what an honor for your father..my dh used to coach wrestling when he taught school yrs ago..summer.. did you find an exercise bike?? i had atreadmill given to me but could never get the hang of it..i was a danger to myself on that thing.. i asked for and got 2# wts and those bungie cord things..iv ebeen using them but need some instruction on the best work out for me..im not very diligent on exercise..but have gotton back on track with the eating finally..mr ken is it cold where you are at??hows the ww going for you and what works the best for you..donna..have you recovered from your trip..are you exercising to and what are your doing..i need suggestions..low impact..but a routine geared for me..hows elana doing back in school..has any one heard from sheree..ill bet she busy moving into her new home..well the dh wants dinner so will check in later..am making stuffed cabbage rolls..at his request :dizzy: rosey :wave:

I didn't think I had been "missing" that long till I realized it has been a few days since my last confession. LOL :lol: :dizzy:
Yes, I have recovered from the trip now trying to do the Elena week this week. Tomorrow is officially her birthday but she is having two parties this weekend. One on Saturday which is a shopping party with a few girl friends and then the family party on Sunday afternoon. I did good though on a choice I want to share with you all. I was given money from my Dad at Christmas not a lot mind you but enough that it made me feel "rich" for a while because I had it in my wallet. LOL I had decided I really would like to have nails again. I mean go out and get my some acrylic nails because my natural finger nails are so soft and break so easy I can never keep them looking nice. Then I re-evaluated that decision. Once I did that I would still have to go to the nail salon to have them filled every two weeks and that would not work out for me plus what did I need? Then, I saw on TV a infomercial on Pilates. (as I was on the treadmill) :lol: It hit me that I loved that form of exercise and I should use that money to buy the cd and mat. So, went and found the best "deal" and bought a 3 cd set of Windsor Pilates and a mat. I still have some money left but not enough to get my finger nails done! I feel very good with the decision I made and am proud I choose to buy something for my health and not my vanity. :encore:
Summer, Dana I am sorry you guys have missed me so but I have to admit it's nice to have someone notice!
Summer, did you get your puter problems worked out? The reason why I asked you if it was a Dell computer I know just a few people who have had them and ALL of them have had problems with the computers. I know you can get bad ones in any brand but I will not buy one now just because of that. My sister has a Dell laptop and it's been "rebuilt" a few times and it's not that old. Anyway, I hope for your sake it's resolved now.
Dana, what happened with the Blazer? Did you ever get it fixed? I know that I hve expressed to you how much I detest car problems. :mad:
Rosey are you still hearing the hammering? I need some work done on the inside as well as the outside of our house. It's a never ending problem. I wish I had a answer of a low-impact routine that would work for you. I think the pilates is good but I think you should consult your doctor first about what you should do. He may just want you to start out slow and walk a little distance at a time. Build up your time that way. I have been using the treadmill but I know you have a hard time with those things. I can understand why. You have to be very careful. :)
Kris, I'm still very jealous you are seeing Beth Moore. She is one of my favorite speakers. I am doing the bible study on the life of David she wrote again starting tomorrow in the ladies bible study group. I already have the book so I just pay for drinking the coffee. LOL And congratulations again on the honor that was placed on your Dad. Still packing though! :lol: ;)
Daphne, nice chatting with you last night. I hope you got the chocolate situation settled with Megan though! LOL Also glad your tempertures there has warmed up some. Those were some pictures you sent. Made me very COLD! LOL brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I'm cold now just thinking about it.
Sheree, where are YOU????? :mag: :mag: :cb: :cb: :write:
Mr. Glen whatcha up to? Are you still losing?
I need to get more coffee, put on another load of laundry and go to Toys R Us. Sorry again that I have been missing but so glad you all love me still! :)
Donna

Donna-

We always miss you! :)

Hope all are well. I am definitely ready for Beth, too. My MIL is going wiht me, so...it should be interesting. I know I'll hit the outlets at Foley, too....

Paid off a bill today...mind you, not a huge one, but a bill all the same! :)

Have a great day guys!

Kris

I was so excited the other night, Kris. I was surfing the net and on the lifeway site they have the cd from the Beth Moore conference in Atlanta that me and my three sisters went to! I am going to the local store and see if they have it there before I pay shipping on it. It is the exact one! You will enjoy it and if your mil has never heard Beth before, God will surely speak through Beth to her. It will be life changing.
Donna

:wave:
:hb: elana
alls well here.
:) glen

Hello Everyone...I have been real busy today..We went to the Dr and Jim got a check-up with the Oncology Dr..Everything seems to be fine..They did blood work and said that was good..but Feb will be 1 year since the surgery and he has to havd a Cat-Scan and a chest xray..He will have that done on the 6th of Feb..He is not lookinf forward to that cause you have to drink that barrium stuff again...YUCK...Poor man but the scan will give him peace of mind and me tooo..It was a warmer day today in thelow 50's and then tonight it has gotten colder..Tomorrow night its suppose to snow..:cry:..I sure hope we dont get alot..but they really dont know untill it starts..
My neighbor goes on for surgery tomorrow..She is 78 . Its for her shoulder..so please say a prayer for her.. Thanks.. I am gonna make a chicken cassarole and take it over. He sister is there to help take caer fo her..She is 80..Can you beleive that..He sister gets around sooo good..its unreal..I tell her that I hope if I make it to 80 I can get around just like her..plus she doesnt look her age either..Thyeare both soo sweet..
I was a good girl tonight..We went to this All-You-Can-Eat place..I have chicken and baked potato and alot of veggies...No Dessert and No bread..which was a really something for me as they were homemade..I was really proud of me...and Jim was good too..we are trying..Its never easy but we are trying....

Donna.. I am so glad you are back..Last confession LOL LOL..:lol: to funny
I figured you were busy with alot of things.. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU..Way To GO on your choice of what to do with you Christmas money...I think the Pilates thing is great.. I am still checking out some places and working on the money for the bike.. I sure hope we can get that...
I did they nail thing too for years and I finally said enough..To much money and you have to watch them and be so careful about fungus and all of that..it really wasnt worth it to me anymore..so I stopped getting them..
I have a Dell and I always wonder how a almost new computer can have so many probs.. I know that any brand can do this but..it sure makes you wonder.. I think I am ok for now but everytime I think I am ok..Up pops something..so I really afraid to say that..:lol:..All I can say it is working for now..and I hope it stays that way for awhile.. I am really thinking of taking a computer course..I am checking into that also..
:hb: :hb: to Elena..I am sure she will have so much fun..I am sure she is excited about her Birthday....The shopping trip sounds like so much fun for her and her friends...I am sure with all of this going on you are very busy..
I will always miss you when I dont hear your confesions :lol: in here...
Again ..You Rock Girlfriend with such a great choice for your health..
Hope you got al your errands done..Have a good evening :wave:

Rosey.. I bet the quilt will be beautiful...You sister's friend is really lucky..to have such a nice keepsake made for her..
I always wanted a home made quilt..One day I will buy one...You are doing the best that you can with the exercise thing Rosey.. The hand weights are a good thing and a little walking when you can..but not in the cold or snowy-or ice covered deck...BURRRRRRR
The bungi-cord thing is good to..cause thats something you can do sitting or standing..I watched a woman on TV doing this in a sitting postion with a bar with a bungi on it..It was really neat..She said no matter your physical condition you can use this..If I see it again I will get the web address for both of us...You have to be careful and do what you can as long as you dont hurt yourself..I know how hard it is to do it... Its very hard for me too..
Those cabbage rolls sound YUMMY....I love them but Jim does not like cabbage..so I never make them..I hope that your bathroom will be completly done real soon...Then you will need to find another projsect to keep hubby busy :lol:..Have a good evening :wave:

Kris.....I know that paying off a bill always feels so good.. I wish you all the best on becoming debt-free...I would love that for all of us..Again have fun on your trips....Have a good evening :wave:

Mr. Ken..What have you been doing ..Anymore new recipes??
Have a good evening :wave:

Dana..Where are you???? I Miss you..:cb: :cb:

Sheree....Where are you..We all Miss you..:cb:..:cb:

Good Morning Sunshines!

I hope all are well. Things here are ok. I have been to the gym the past 2 days. The Mardi Gras Ball we are going to is about 7 1/2 weeks from today. I found a dress I want to wear, but I need a major overhaul before that can happen :lol:

So I am going to the gym everyday but Sunday and doing walking away the pounds on Sundays. I have developed an eating plan. I am doing 20 sit ups and 20 pushups each night as well as some weight training. Yuck :drill: I need hime to keep me going. Can you tell I really like the dress?

It is amazing what a dress can do for you. Suddenly you are willing to work for it just to look good at a dance. HA!

Hope all are well. Try to stay warm and keep well!

Love,
Kris

Kris, I just know you will fit in that dress and I want to see pictures please! :D
The exercise strategy sounds very disciplined and well planned out. :strong: :bravo: I hope to get back to the exercises after this birthday week celebration is over. Although, tomorrow and Friday will be good mornings to do such stuff so I'll probably get back on track. :)

Summer, I knew you would appreciate my sense of humor. (the confession) :lol: :rofl: You have got to be my number one fan! :smug: :lucky: Sounds like you made wise decisions on your eating, congratulations! :hun: I'm also glad :cheers: to the good news from the blood work. I know he is nervous about Feb. 1st. but I am going to send good :lucky: your way! :balloons: Please keep us posted. Did you get snow? It's turning cold again here as well. We enjoyed two days without jackets and now the winter is showing it's ugly head again. :stars:

Ok, Dana.... where YOU be??????????? Now, I got a forward from you today so I KNOW you are out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come out, come out wherever you are!!! :lol: :lol: :p

Mr. Glen, glad all is well with you.

Sheree..... now don't make me come out and get you! LOL

Daphne, enjoying that free time this week??? I haven't heard from you since our chat the other night. Are you ok?

Rosey... hammering still? How are you doing?

Elena's actual birthday went well today. I took cupcakes to her class at lunch time and they all enjoyed it. Elena had to wear nice 'grown up" jewelry today to school. When I got there at lunch her teacher told me she had to take the rings away because she was so obsessed with them it was keeping her from doing her school work. LOL She seemed so happy about her birthday today and the party will be Saturday and the family get together sunday afternoon. Thank you for wishing Elena a happy birthday. I can't believe she is nine now. I think I've mentioned this before but Elena looks forward to her birthday all year. I think because she's an only child it is just nice to have all that extra attention maybe. Anyway, she is spoiled and it's ALL my fault. :yikes: :dizzy:

I'm tired...... OH! How could I forget to tell you all. Weigh in today... lost one pound! :lol: :dancer: How about you, Dana?

Gotta blast!

Donna

Helle Everyone...I am pooped... Had a busy day... Alot of phone calls and laundry..Went out and ran some errands..Grocery and Costco....I am sooo disapointed..I thought the bike at Costco had untill the 27th of this month to take off 75.00 seems that will end this Sunday and there is NOOOO way we can afford it untill towards the end of the month.. I sure will hate to pay a extra 75.00 for it..but I dont know what we will do yet..
It is sooo cold..its calling for snow in the early hours into Thursday...I sure hope we dont get alot of accumilation....My neighbor made it through her surgery today..She is home and I got her some Strawberry Ice cream she asked for..and tomorrow I am making a chicken pot pie for her..She loves home made pot pie..She doesnt seem to be in alot of pain and thats a good thing.. I am so happy she is alright and not in pain and at home...

Kris........WAY TO GO ON THE EXERCISE AND BEING SO DISCIPLINE.I wish a dress would do it for me..but I need a Big Foot and a Big :drill: to help me...I cant seem to make a plan and stick to it..I am so proud of you..
You Go Girl...You will be Looking Good for the Ball....and I and with Donna..Pictures please..:wave:

Donna.... WAY TO GO ON THE 1 LB LOSS...YOU ARE DOING IT..Thank-you for sending some good luck my way I sure could use it..Like all of us..As far as making good choices..I hope that I can keep it up.. I got a huge bag of salad today to try to eat more of that and be good about the pot-pie I am making for dinner tomorrow..It so hard.. I have a bad time with portion controll.. I go all day and dont eat then I am starving at dinner.. I know that I should eat durring the day..but I dont..I have to make some sort of plan and stick to it.. I can just picture Elena in class looking at her jewerly and not paying attention..sounds just like me when I get a new piece of jewerly..:lol:..She is a girl..what can I say...:lol: and its her birthday and I am sure she is all excited..I cant blame her.. I am sure she loved you bring the cupcakes to her class...Thank-you for thinking about Jim.. I will be releived when he gets this scan over and we know that everything is alright.. Please keep him in your prayers...Its really cold here..Like you we had that nice weather a couple weeks ago and now we are paying for it..BURRRRRRRRR and snow is on the way..:cry:....I need to move south and soon.. :lol:

Rosey..Your Bathroom sounds like it will be so nice.. I hope that when its all done..you take some pictures of it.. I would love to see it.. I would love a marble foor..It all sounds so nice.. I am sure you will be so happy when its fianlly complete..Thank-you for keeping good thoughts for Jim..You are so welcome about the exercise suggestions but I need to take my own advice and do the same...it just making a plan and doing it...I am soo bad..
I will try to find that paper and take a look.. I wish I could find someone to make me some inexpinsive slip covers for my sofa and 2 oversized chairs. I called a few places today and they were outragious..800.00..unreal... This is when I could kick myself for not taking sewing seriously in school..The ones that are pre-made do not have cushion covers and thats what I want.. All I wanted was wash and put back on the furniture..but so far no luck..:shrug:

Dana.....Daphne....Mr Ken....Sheree....Where are you???????
I Miss You ALL... The guys are..:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :mag: :mag:

Hi everyone..gee i feel awful missing elanas birthday..Happy Birthday Elana.. :hb: from the sounds of it donna you make it a very speacial day for her..lucky girl..they grow up so fast..Kris i want to see that dress.. it must be a wow dress to make you work so hard.. wtg..you will get there..summer am thinking good thoughts for jims test..i think the waitings the worst..thanks for the exercise suggestions..dana..how is the blazer?? is it still posessed :devil: hope you got it fixed..mr Ken hello to you and daphnee and sheree if shes out there..we are still working on the bathroom..the finishing wk..we have the shelves to build in the closet and then paint..since the floor is a marbelized sage green..we picked out a lighter sage green for the walls.. and they will be wallpapered 1/2 way up with a border print..i picked it out in e-bayits item #3169313970 called hearts and flowers..maybe you can find it so you can see what i picked..its beige background with sage and wild flowers and light burgundy hearts..since my wall vanity has heart cutouts this fit perfectly..we should be done except for the wallpaper this weekend.. then need to clean up and put back everything..will check in again tomorrow..have agreat nite everyone rosey:wave:

I will catch up on posts later today hopefully. Donna I managed .5 pound loss this week and the stress is unreal. Dh is back at work today and tomorrow and we think the blazer is driving ok for now. It was the air conditioner compressor acting up and he just unplugged it.

Brett is sick. He was sent home with a temp of 100.4 at noon yesterday from school and he had nausea and body aches. Later in the day his temp climbed to 104.3. He even has a sick smell on him this morning but his temp was normal. He's still asleep and I imagine he will be out of school so I can have him checked. Logan seems to be acting slightly like it so I hope when they get up that things are better. I will try to get in later.

Good Morning Everyone...We got lucky and the snow by-passed us..I am so happy..Its still real cold here today.. I am waiting for Jim to come home for lunch..he has a meeting close to home and he said he would drop by for lunch if I was home..I fixed some soup and I am doing laundry and other chores..
I got a email from a friend today telling me about Buddy.. Remember the man in our Yahoo Group pictures..Well he is back in the hospital today.. He was taken there last night..High fever throwing up blood.. He has had alot more Chemo treatments in the last couple of months and that is really tearing his body apart..He is already so weak from it all..This wonderful man has been through so very much.. He is a dear friend and I am so worried about him
Please keep him in your prayers as he needs them so much...I am sending out the :angel: to help him..Thank-you all so very much for being such wonderful caring friends..

Dana.. I sure hope that Brett feels better soon.. Sounds like the poor little guy has the flu..It has been going around here really bad in the schools and everywhere..It was on our local news that the hospitals are full with people with the flu..I know that Brett got his flu shot..but like me I got sick 5 days after my flu shot with a really bad cold..I hope that he feels better real soon..and that Logan doesnt have it..You need to be careful too..When the bug is in the house it seems like everyone gets it... I sure hope that the Blazer stays running..I know what a headache that has been for you..I know that you are busy taking care of the children...I hope that you can post later..I wish I lived closer I would help you...
Hang in there Sweetie :grouphug:..:wave:

I got to run Jim is here for lunch.. Hope to hear from all of you later.. I am sure you all are busy with things and work...Have a great Day..:wave:

Summer I will certainly keep buddy in my prayers and you be sure to keep us informed on his condition.

Brett has strep throat again. Because logan seems to be like 36 hours behind brett with the same symptoms and they share a room, she's putting him on antibiotics too. He just doesn't know until he comes home. I called the school and talked to the nurse and he hasn't been in there as of 9:30 this morning but she would let the office help know that if he came up to go ahead and send him home.

I found out yesterday that our school nurse had been sent to the middle school every day at 10:30 to work half days at both schools. She's also put in her resignation. They are trying to convert all the school RN's to LPN's and give them less pay and she's an RN. She's trying to get on at the hospital. She doesn't feel that she can give both schools what they deserve in medical care when she's strolled everywhere. I will miss her cause she really is sweet and dedicated to those children especially mine. He daughter is in brett's class to so i will always hear from her I'm sure. I asked them what could I do on my end to assure that they hire another nurse. One lady told me to write the school board a letter. Mama told me to go over their heads to Inez Tennenbaum which is the state superintendent of education. The nurse told me that they had someone interested already so we shall just wait and see.

I just remembered I need to call and make some hair app'ts so let me run and do that.

Have a great weekend guys. I'll talk to you all on Tuesday...Remember to watch the points, carbs, etc. OK?

Also try to walk for 10 minutes a day each day this weekend, even if it is only in place :) I promise you will all feel better! :drill:

My best to all.

Kris

Kris, enjoy your weekend and tell Beth I said hello. ;) :lol: :rofl:

Dana, congratulations on your .5 loss! That's great news! I'm sorry about Brett being sick and now Logan too. Please take care of yourself. Wash hands, wash, wash, wash.

Summer, I was sad to read that about Buddy. It only brought memories of my fil during his last days. He did that too and two days later he passed. I hope that this situation is not the same.

Daphne, where are you? Did you get snowed in again?

Rosey, don't worry about Elena's birthday. It's still going on so you can still wish her a :hb: :lol: :lol: Seriously, I don't expect anyone to remember my child's birthday.

I walked on the treadmill this morning and for some reason it was very difficult. :tread:

I'm going to call it a night :blah: :blah:

Hope everyone's Friday is happy, warm, healthy and LIGHT! LOL

Donna

Hello Everyone....It really cold here today...Burrrrrrr
I have been on the phone alot this am and trying to get things done around here..I want to check a place a freind told mer about..
Its at the YWCA near me.
I thought it was for daycare only and come to find out they do have exercise class there..So I have to check it out..
I have some errands to run and I have to go..
Buddy's condition is still bad..I am Praying that he recovers..
Thank-you ALL so much for your caring and prayers for him..
God Bless You ALL..
Have a great Day..I will try to get back in here later..
Lots of Love... :)

Hi everyone...its sooooooooo cold out.. -25 below this am..we were going up to anch to visit our neighbor who had surg..and spend the nite with the dd and grkids..but it was so cold we decided to stay home..also i ate a really yummy but to rich dinner last nite and since my surg some things just dont agree with me..and i was up all night :?: i hate this cold weather..the dh is bored and tired of working on the brm so if the weather warms up we may go in a day or two..hes finding forced retirement is no fun.. as he cant do the things he loves to do any more.. change comes hard for him..so hes out grocery shopping :fr: now that can be scary :lol: will check in later rosey:wave:

:wave: i did it! lost 8.6 today :dance:
i hope alls well with the dolls and the little kens and barbies
:) glen

Wow glen was that in one week? That's amazing. I will really be shocked if I don't lose something this week. I have been watching the foods anyway. I just came back from a 2 yr old birthday and didn't even as much as drink water. Everything was sugar of course so I left it all alone.

Hope everyone is doing well today. Our kids are out of school until wednesday. I have volunteered to keep my nephew on tuesday while his mom works. He is the same age as brett. Actually there are only 6 weeks between their ages. DH doesn't know he's staying yet. I used to baby sit him and DH really never liked it but the day care he goes to when school isn't going on is cruel. They can't take any lunches and he doesn't like macaroni and cheese and fish sticks so he goes from 6:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon before he gets to eat again. I can't see day cares getting away with that so I want him here with us. DH has to work that day anyway so he shouldn't have to deal with the rowdiness. :lol:

Hi everyone..wow mr ken..wtg awsome wt loss..so what did you do different this week??its still cold here.. we had -25 below this am.. im all bundled up as this big barn of a house is hard to keep warm when its this cold..suppose to be like this for several days.. :( i hate it this cold.. am working on that baby quilt today..the dh was so bored and strir crazy i sent him to the groc store for something to do..and to give me an hr of uninterrupped time :lol: :?: :lol: this retirement is a big adjustment..hope you are all having a great weekend..by the way kris i took your advice and have been walking in place for 10 mints every day..it also warms me up :lol: check in later..rosey:wave:

OH MY, Glen... how the heck did you lose that much in one week????? Tell me your secret!!!!!!
Rosey, I can imagine you and Steve are going through some major adjustments. You will get through it as you know but for the present tense I'm sure you are biting your tongue alot! LOL So, vent on here when needed! LOL
Dana, how in the world does your kids get that much time off from school? Elena only has Monday off and Jim took that day off as well. I hope your home is much healthier now. You did good to lose that 1/2 pound. Don't be discouraged if you don't see a loss on Wed. But, I am willing to bet you will see a loss. :)
Summer, how is Buddy?
We are ALMOST finally through with all the parties for Elena. Whew! :tired: She and the girls had a blast with their shopping party today. Elena said this was her favorite of all birthdays. (She said that last year too! LOL)
I'll talk to you all after the "family" party tomorrow afternoon.
:wave:
:wave:
Night Night

:wave: i drank lots water, ate healthy and a few beer. i was in the bathroom alot with
all the water. :lol:
rosey how's br coming?
the :cb:'s are coming to find summer and sheree
:) glen

Our school started about 2 to 3 weeks before yours did donna. That's all I can figure. They get a 4 day weekend in the middle of all months besides christmas and easter because they get the extended time off for that. Our doesn't get off for King Day but it just happens to be the same 3rd monday of the month so it seems that way. Does anyone know if the mail runs on tomorrow? I didn't want to put anything in the box if it didn't. Well church went well today but laken and DH didn't go. She isn't feeling well. She has runny nose etc. and it's hard to know what exactly is wrong with her since she's language delayed but she says "laken's sick" and when i ask "what's wrong", she says "because she's tired and needs extra rest". :shrug: Hopefully everyone will be ready for school on wednesday anyway. I have football games to watch today and right now we're all playing PS2 or Gamecube games so I will get off of here. Go Panthers!! (sorry but it's a carolina thing) :lol:

Hello Everyone...Its now raining and sleeting a little..its real cold but not as cold as last night.. We had so much sleet and ice.. We went out about 4:00pm and got afew grocerys and Dinner..I was so glad to get home cause it was really getting bad out..By 11:00pm it was a parking lot full of ice...
Today it has melted some and now its raining..So far no more has been predicted..and I hope it stays that way.
No new update on Buddy yet..I have put calls into his family to see how he is doing. I am sure they will call me back when they can.I am still praying for him and I am keeping the faith he will recover..PLEASE KEEP HIM in your prayers..Thank-you ALL...
Its been a dreary weekend and I have been really lazy..I found a place to do water arobics..and I am going this week and sign up.. $40.00 for 10 classes..Thats a great price..Classes are Mondays..Wednesdays and Fridays
I pick how many to go to. Its up to me.. I have a year to use the 10 classes.
So I decided to try to go 2 times a week..To start..then I will see...I can buy as many classes as I want to..
I am excited about it..Finally something thats seems to be working out...
I know that sounds bad to say but I was really geting dicouraged about trying to lose and I knew I needed to exercise...and I didnt think I was gonna find a way to do it and now I have...So I am very happy about that.
I am heating up a cassarole and fixing a salad... I bought Chicken at the store for this week..and more salad..so I hope that I see some progress soon.


Glen...Wow Glen..WAY TO GO....YOU ARE DOING IT....It sounds like the water and eating healthy is working for you..Thats great..Keep up the great work...I know that you can..:cp: :cp:..:wave:

Rosey.. I know that having the hubby home all the time is hard ajustment for both of you..I am sure that things will get better...It just takes time..Hang in there sweetie..Way To Go on the walking in place...You Go Girl..Thats better than what I have been doing..which is....nothing...so I hppe that this water class will helo me..it sure cant hurt.. I know that is must be soooo cold there..BURRRRR its bad enough here..but you are alot colder there...I am would be praying for a thaw-out..:lol:...I bet the baby quilt will be so nice...Did you give hubby alist for the store??? My Jim will not go without one..thats so he brings back what we need..He loves to buy things we dont need and tooooo many treats..but to tell the truth he has been real good since finding out about the Diabetes..so he has been watching what he eats. I am really so proud of him...Enjoy your 'You" time..:lol:..:wave:

Donna.. Thanks for asking about Buddy...I really dont have any news as of yet. I hope that his family calls me tonight to give me a update and I am pretty sure they will.
I bet Elena is having a wonderful time with her Birthday Celebrations..What a great idea to have a shopping party..Girls love that..:lol:..and today she has a Family Party to look forward too..No wonder she loves he Bithdays so much.. Her Mom makes them real special for her..She is a lucky little girl to have such a great Mom..Have fun... :tired: :balloons:..:wave:

Dana.... Sounds like the children are feeling better..but it sounds like maybe Laken is getting it. I hope not... I can not get over that Daycare doing that to your nephew.. Around here that would be considered child abuse and they would close down that daycare..Thats not right..There are alot of children that are picky eaters and I am sure they could find something to feed him..Unreal...As far as I know the Post Office is closed tomorrow because it is a National Federal Holiday..Jim is with you on the GOOO Panther's....:lol:..He said that is his new team cause we are moving to the Carolina's..:lol: No More Go Redskins...:lol:I am not a sports fan so I just do something else when he watches the games..:lol:..:wave:

I hope that everyone is having a good Sunday..I have to go and get dinner out of the oven before it over-cooks..:yikes:..
:wave:..

Hi everyone..its still so cold here that i have not done much today..worked on the quilt while the oven was on..it warmed up the kitchen..our house is big and open and the living area is 28 ft to the ceiling with 1/2 loft over the rest.. we have lots of windows.. so when its -27 below right now the house is cold..even with the heater turned up..thankgoodness for heating pads and electric balankets..i didnt even go to bingo tonite..just to cold to venture outside..i hate winter..altho i dont have a problem finding things to do..but my poor dh is not used to having so much time on his hands..the bathrm is almost done..but hes such an active physical person that with his bad back..cold weather.. and few sedintary hobbies..hes stir crazy..or should i say cabin feaver..im trying to be patient..hes wearing out the remote :lol: summer.. the swimming sounds like the right exercise to start with..wtg on taking that first step..hope buddy gets better..and yes the dh has a list but doesnt stick to it..he brings ice cream.. and peanut m&m and chips home(not on the list :lol: ) glen congrats again on your big loss..kris thankyou for the exercise reminder 10 mint isnt so bad and ive been doing it..dana hope your kids are feeling better..how did the baby sitting go?? i got some new cutting tools for cards and srapbooking today on e-bay called colozzels..check them out..daphnee are you inot cards tuff yet?? they in the craft section on e-bay..donna.. are you all done with the b-day partys..lucky elana..ill bet she loved the shopping party..what agreat idea..sheree.. we all wonder where you are.. ill bet your in your new home now.. well this old ladys going to crawl back under her heating pad.. will check in tomorrow rosey :wave

I will try to post more later on cause DH is in a cleaning freenzy. Have any of you ever watched the old show Full House? Well my DH is like the Danny Tanner character. :lol:

I haven't kept my nephew yet. That's tomorrow. To get on the day care thing, the eating is only the smaller problem. For punishment, they have to clean the pee up in the bathroom and they don't get gloves. They put them in rooms for 2 hours at a time and aren't allowed to come out for anything at all if they are in time out. Or at least that's what they call it.

The kids are getting better. Even laken seems better this morning. I have a headache myself but that's nothing unusual.

Summer it's funny you mentioned the redskins because I have been a life long "skin" fan. We didn't have the panthers until 9 years ago. Before they officially moved to charlotte, they practiced here in Greenville so they were the south carolina panthers first if you ask me. :lol: But my heart belongs with the redskins and I would have been just as happy if it had been them. The panthers had never been to a super bowl though so it's just so deserving isn't it?? :lol: We're not having a party technically but the super bowl is on brett's birthday this year.

Rosey I am working on some cards here. I did a few valentines and fathers day yesterday. Hope you guys warm up there. We're just not really getting any winter stuff here.

I sneaked on the scales this morning and it's the same so far but wednesday is my official day. Brett weighed and since Nov 2, he's lost 9 pounds. He still weighs 153 but he will be 11 in 2 weeks so it's not looking as bad for him. Since he shows signs of type 1 and 2 diabetes they were wanting him to lose some weight. Well I'd better run and see what is going on. We totally rearranged the boys room yesterday. They need new beds desperately. I want them to have bunk beds that will separate into twin beds so they will have more room in there.

Dana I can not belive that a Daycare is allowed to pull that crap! It is called child endangerment to lock a kid in a room for 2 hours or even 5 minutes. Legally the kids have to be supervisored 24/7 while in daycare. The exceptions are when they are going to the bathroom and event hen we had to stand outside the bathrooms when the kids were 5 and younger. As for the food that is ileagle as well. Your Nephew's Mom needs to throw a fit! I would call CSD as well. They need a surprise inspection thrown at them. If the school is openly pulling all that crap I am afraid what the are hiding. At the daycare I used to work out the kids had been spanked, threatened, food was served to my kids late and cold to where safety became a concern to me. I would never put a kid in Daycare because I know what happens. One little girl that was not supervisored and a little boy were caught in the bathroom and he was *going down* on her. The teachers thought it was funny and were laughing about it! I was pissed and shocked but was alone in my feelings. Why does your school not do the National Holidays? I remember that they also went on another Holiday there. Please send me a Valentines Day card early so I can get more ideas!:lol:
Glenn I am going to be drinking my water now! Congrats on losing all that weight. What a nice treat to give yourself. OK just a bit of chiding... Look at what you may have lost without the beer? OK that is the Mama in me!
Rosey I am so sorry for the cold that you are having there. Is it the dark time there as well? I would not survive the dark time there. The sunny time would be great but :nono: to that darkness. Oh my and the cold as well? Top that off with a bored hubby? WOman you need a vacation!:lol: Come down here and visit me my weather is behaving for now. It is the high 40s and low 50s for now.
Summer Buddy is on my prayers. I hope that he gets some good news. I am so sorry that you have the ice that I got rid of. I can handle the snow but the ice is a horrible thing to deal with. I hope that it warms up there soon for you. Just think Summer is 5 months away and Spring is just 2 months away! I hope that you love the water aerobics. Dana and I have a friend on another thread that used to do that and lost a lot of weight that way. I want to join the YMCA if they offer that class. I can also use the work out equipemnt that way. I love to swim laps so that will be a bonus as well. It all boils down to money though.
Donna are you all partied out now? How did Elena enjoy her Birthday weekend? What kind of gifts did she receive? I hope that you are alive after having that many girls to take shopping! I can not imangine having to deal with over 1 tween girl!
Daphne

OK I posted so I didn't lose my post. Now for my weekend. Jason and I had a big fight just before Church yesterday. It was so bad we threw stuff just because we could. Stupid I know but I was wanting to smack his face and knew better. We ended up not going to Church and finally made up but the damage was done and I ended up with a raging Migrain. I slept from 2 to 6 and was dead to the world. My stomach was nauseous all day even. Great way to not eat though!:lol:
Robert got into one of his moods and I was not in the mood for it. He was going behind my back and trying to get Jason pissed at me. It didn't work. His bedtime is 8PM. Jason allowed him to stay up until 8:30 and played UNO with him. Then he was sent to bed. He layed in the snorking and moaning and bit**ing until 9:00. I finally got mad and told him to keep his door shut like I had said to him and we had been doing all week. He poped off and said *Dad said I don't have to do that* *I said fine!, but you have lost the night light* and I broke the light cover and tossed it to the garbage. I also told him he was nothing but a brat and a baby and I couldn't stand him lately and I was sick of him and his ****. OK maybe not nice but he has pushed me to far. He layed in there until 10:30 crying and snorking and being a pain in the arse. I had told him to shut up that I was sick of hearing it. Jason got mad at that time as well and told him to knock it off. So he falls asleep around 10:45. I decided that he can play that game but he was not going to sleep in today. So at 7:15 I woker him and Megan up. She had a late night being as she had a late nap.I have to tell you that it really was fun to make him get out of bed when he wanted to sleep. So for this week he will be in bed at 8PM but he can go to bed when he wants to. He will have his door shut until he goes to bed. He will remain quiet and not have TV or radio on. He will have no night light in his room either. If I go to bed and he is still awake the he will suffer with being afraid of the dark.
My house is not that dark. I can walk around it at 3 AM and not turn on a light. I am going to let him see how late he wants to stay up. He will have to have good behavior at school and not get into trouble at all. He will also have to make sure all his chores are completed each night. I will wake him up at 5AM if they are not done. I can go back to sleep when they go to school. Hahahahahahaha. He thinks he is so smart we will see how he likes me now.
I hope you all have a great day and sorry for unloading on ya all but I had to let off some steam.
Daphne

UGH! I lost my post but it was my fault. :o

Good evening, everyone! :wave: :wave:

With both Jim and Elena home today this is the first time all day I've been online. :) We went out searching for a desk for Elena's room but ended up finding a great deal on a new computer. We didn't buy it but it is all the bells and whistles on it for a good price at Sam's. We would give Elena the one we are using now. She has one now but it's coming more and more that the programs she buys are to advanced for the hardware that is on her windows 98 computer. I just wish these things were not so expensive. I am so glad that Elena's birthday WEEK has come to a close at last! :lol: She had a great week of being fun and fancy free. :) :D The shopping party and the family party yesterday went very well. Except I'm :mad: at a sister of mine. But what else is new! :lol: I told Elena she got everything she could want and doesn't need to want for anything now. All that she didn't get at Christmas she got for her birthday. The child has it made. LOL

Dana, I was appalled reading about that day care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They should be reported to the authorities. That is not good and I'm so glad that he has you to take care of him but what about those other children? I don't think that is good. I'm glad everyone seems to be feeling better now. You have had a rough few days haven't you? As for your school systems scheduling, you have to start so much earlier if they have to give so much time off to the kids to just equal out the number days they are supposed to be in school. I'm so happy about the Panthers aren't you? It was exciting game and I got to watch it on a big screen TV at my Dad's. He even bought us pizza. Yes, I ate a few slices. :sorry: :o

Mr. Glen... How much water and beer are you drinking????? I am soooooooooo happy for you that you lost so much weight! Have you tried a new technique for that much of a drop?

Daphne, my sympathies to you for the fight between you and Jason yesterday and the abuse that Robert is dealing you as well. I tell you it isn't easy with blended families. I was just so fortunate that my ex-dh was shooting blanks. :lol: :o :sorry:

Rosey, your house sounds so big. I bet it is hard to heat up all that area. I'm cold here and we don't have the high ceiling as you. The best to you for trying to adapt Steve to home life. It is a big adjustment I'm sure. I will look for a good deal on a universal remote for you. Sounds like you may be replacing yours soon. :lol: :D

Sheree, are you in your new house yet?

Kris, how was the Beth Moore event? I bet it was great. I ended up buying that cd of the one I attended in Atlanta. Hey, if you all want to learn more about her the web site is: http://www.lproof.org

Summer, any word about Buddy yet? Our neighbor passed away last Thursday early morning. The memorial service is this weekend. How is the weather? Any better for you all? How is Jim doing? His tests are going to be soon aren't they? I had a follow up on my elbow today. He wants to wait another month before making a final decision on whether I need surgery on it or not. It's some better but I don't feel that it is 100 percent. He said it was a succesful surgery. Oh, I am so glad about the upcoming water aerobic classes. That is great news!

I started my Pilates last week and I'm still sore from it! It is so effective. I am glad I invested in that.

Well, better end for now before I mess up and lose this one. LOL

Donna

Hi everyone..it finally warmed up to 10 degrees above zero :lol: and im sitting here in my shirtsleeves..the dh is a pushy you know what today :?: he wants togo to anch tomorrow to visit a frieind in the hosp and i just might let him go alone to give me a break..the only thing is theres wall mart up there and thats a big inticement :lol: :?: :lol: ..hes cleaning up all the tools cords and boards fro tne bathrm redo and leaving the dust and sawdust for me..hes like he has a fire cracker up his be hind..am greatful for the job done but not being barked at like adrill sargent..sorry im venting..makes me want to eat eat eat..dana. i did daycare in my home for 20 yrs and never treated any child like that..what they are doing is not leagle aroung here..glad your kids are feeling better..daphnnee glad to here from you..ssorry robert is pushing your buttons..donna..sounds like you went all out for elanas b-day..are you glad its all over?? bet elans not :lol: summer hope your day is going well.. and mr ken water does work?? keep it going..well the drill sargent wants dinner so best get going..dont know why im so irritated.. maybe i have cabin fever :lol: check in later rosey:wave:

Hey guys. I am back and Beth was wonderful! I am so glad I went!!!!! Will post more later.

Hello Everyone..I am sorry that I havent been here.. I found out some really bad news yesterday..My Friend Buddy was given a year or less to live by his Dr's..It still very hard for me to except this.. I cant believe it..It cant be right..I am having a hard time with this right now...so please forgive me for not posting earlier...I know that you all have been so wonderful in keeping him in your prayers and asking about him.. I am very blessed to have such wonderful friends like you all..
I just cant believe that he had to endure all of this chemo and radiation to come to this...I wont give up on him..I cant...

Rosey...I hope that you are warmer..Your house sounds so big and nice..all those windows..If you get to go to Walmart..Have fun...Hope that hubby gets ajusted real soon to home life...Hang in there...Way to go on your Ebay finds for your scrap-book things..Thank you for all your prayers and concern for Buddy..:wave:

Donna..I am in shock over Buddy..because of everything I have been told. I was told that he was getting better along time ago and now this..Unreal.
Thank-you for all your prayers and concern for Buddy...
Jim has testing done in Feb..CT Scan..so I am praying his will be fine..
I am so sorry to hear about your neighbor..My Sympathys to the family..It so very hard when someone passes..I am keeping you in my prayers for your elbow.. I hope that it gets better without sugery..I will be going this week about the water exercises...I hope that it helps me..:wave:

Daphne..I am sorry that you are going through all of this..It so hard when familys get together with children.. I hope that you can get it all worked out real soon..Hang in there sweetie...Thank you for the prayers and concern for Buddy..I dont know what to do about him..I am still in shock.... I wish you lived near me we could go to the "Y" together..for classes...:wave:

Dana...I cant beleive that a day-care is still in business.. I would report them to the authorities. They need to be shut down..I agree with Donna..Thank-goodness you are taking care of your nephew..but the other children are in danger..thats awful what they are going through..People like that DO NOT need to have a day care..I hope that you will report them..
I am so glad that the children are feeling better...I was surprised that you were a Redskin fan..so was Jim..Any reason you were??? Jim was so happy that the Panters won...He said the Redskins will never be the team they were years ago..even with Joe Gibbs return...The players dont care..They get paid no matter if they win or lose..Not the days of old...when players wanted to win they loved the game..It wasnt about money then..
I told Jim we could go to MB and watch the game..:lol:..I am so glad that Brett is doing so well with his Diabetes.. I am sure his weight loss helps his condtion.. Jim needs to lose..He trys but like me exercise will be the key to help him do that..For some reason the older we get it will not come off like it use to..Thats sooooo flustrating..but we will keep trying. Thank-you for all your prayers and concern for Buddy.. :wave:

Kris..Glad to see you are back.. Cant wait to hear about your trip and seeing Beth..:wave:

Sheree..I hope that things are alright with you..We all Miss you and hope that you post soon..:wave:

Mr. Ken.... Where are you today :cb: :cb: :mag:

{{{{{Summer}}}}}

I'm so very sorry for the bad news you received. It is never easy to hear those words and I pray that a miracle will happen and would prove the doctors wrong if it's God's will. That has happened you know. ;) The neighbor that recently died was given two weeks and only lived one week. I don't know how they can determine the time someone has left.

Kris, tell us all about Beth. What did she talk about? Was there a musical guest other than Travis Cottrell and the Praise team? I had to call living proof ministries today to check on my order of the cd's because I had not received an email confirmation and I was getting nervous. LOL Guess who answered the phone? AMANDA, Beth's daughter! LOL I was so nervous just talking to her. LOL How crazy, huh? Anyway, my order is on it's way and should be here at the end of the week! :) ;)
I can't believe I missed the first American Idol last night. I was thinking it would be on later than 8 and was looking for it at 9 and it had already been on. UGH! Any one see it?
Well, better go. I need to get my 9 year old to do her homework. She brought home a few more F's from last week again. :cry: :stress: :cry: :shrug: :cry:

You can relax about Idol Donna. It comes on tonight and tomorrow but all it is, is the auditions from the 6 cities they were in. Lastnight they only did new york from what I recall. It is more blooper stuff if you ask me. They did invite about 5 to hollywood and the most were turned down for good reason. I think the top 20? are announced on feb 4th so you have a while to catch up on nothing much. Make sense?? :lol: Do you make elena start on homework right after school? I used to do that but now it's only optional. I try to wait a couple hours for the brains to rest before starting at it again. :lol: It has improved their homework grades as well as their interest to do it without me forcing. :lol:

Summer I am so sorry about buddy. It always catches you off guard but like donna said, we have to pray for a miracle if it be in God's will. The last person I know who died from cancer only lived 6 months from diagnosis and that was after going through all the chemo, radiation and numerous brain surgeries that nearly killed her and she ended up dying anyway. It's really not fair that it goes that way but you have to think if the treatment wasn't done at all, how long would you live? I will continue to pray for him and you NEVER have to appologize for not posting. You are such a great lady!

Rosey it's in the 40's here but it's still cold. I think the next chance for snowy stuff here will be sat. night and it's only 30% right now. Most of the time the forecast changes to sun before that day ever gets here. I do pray for one good snow though. ;) I check on ebay every day. I have been looking for video game bargains the last couple days. I tried to get my sister to report that day care about 2 years ago. I don't know the name of it myself. Their are about 5 in the same town but I don't know what it's called. She had talked to several parents last summer and they had a lot of negative comments about that day care as well. My sister doesn't have anyone else to keep my nephew. He only stays there right after school until nearly 4 so it's less than 30 minutes most time. He had to stay a while one day last week due to her staying for a meeting but normally he's not there long unless school is out. Today went very well so I will try to keep him some on those no-school days. Lucky for us all they go back tomorrow. :)

Daphne I have said it over and over that you are a super mom to kids that aren't even yours. I am not sure i could do what you do for those kids to be honest with you. Jason has to work with you in order for Robert to respect you. I hope you saw some improvement since your last post. How old is robert now? I don't blame you for taking away the night light in that situation. That should have been enough for him to go to bed and turn out lights when asked to.

I have to get groceries tomorrow but have tried to come up with some meal ideas today and my list is still empty. I like to look through coupons and the sales paper for the store I plan on going to but we didn't get one this week for some reason. It helps me save money and come up with some food ideas. I am getting my hair cut again on thurs. but not sure how this time. I never fixed it right the last time it was cut so that was a wasted style. The top is too long for me and the back is cut so strange that it feels so thin. You're suppose to hang upside down basically and blow it dry to get some body in it and then brush it up and flip it up. I didn't mind that but it made the hair over my ears do the same and my face isn't shaped right.

Well I am going to post this and see what we can eat for supper. Dh is working today and tomorrow and i know he will be hungry when he gets in.

:wave:
summer: i hope buddy gets better soon.
i am eating better and drinking lots or water.
:) glen

Beth talked about fear. How to face it and come to grips with it and then overcome the fear. The big question was...What would you do if you were not afraid? She talked about being victorious and overcoming the fear to get what God has promised. Romans chapter 8 was what she used primarily.

It was fabuluos. I really enjoyed it. I would love to get to talk with her for an hour. She is amazing. BTW Amanda is going overseas with her husband for 5 months.

Hope all are having a good day.

ok,
This is pitiful! I am always the slacker, but I have made it two days in a row. Where is everyone??? I'm sending the guys after you...

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Hello Everyone....Its really cold here again today..The sun is out but it is still real cold..They are saying we will get some snow maybe by the weekend.. I hope not..I go tomorrow about the water classes..I hope it all works out..
I spoke to Buddys ex-wife last night..She said he was a bit better and that if he keeps improving they will let him go home soon..She did not know if they will try more chemo or anything... Thats being decided later this week..She is numb from all of this and I can understand completly..All I can do is pray and be there for them.. I have so much to do today..So I better get off here and do it..:lol:

Donna.. You are so sweet...Bless you heart..Thank-you for all your kindness.. I know that miracles happen and I pray it does. It is always so hard to handle these kinds of things....but I am trying.You have helped me by being here for me and helping me go through this..I appreciate that more than I can say...This is never easy for anyone..
I am so sorry about your neighbor..Thats so sad..I dont know how they determine those kinds of things either..
I hope that you get to see Idol tonight.. I havent been watching that..
I would like to know more about that Beth lady..Have a good day..:wave:

Dana..What a sweet thing to say..Thank-you so much..You are so kind.
You are such a sweetie Dana...Bless your heart..
I apprecaite you being here for me and helping me go through this..it makes going through these kind of things a little easier to bear..Its so awful to hear about others that go through cancer and all the awful treatments they endure only to die in the end..its such ashame to me...it has always made me wonder why..I hope that you got some good ideas about Dinner.. I seem to fix the same old thing all the time..If I get a new dish to make..its usually fatting..:lol:..We love pasta and I have been trying not to fix it..We have eaten alot of Chicken lately..but no matter what you get at the store its expensive anyway you go..You are smart in looking for coupons for sales..thats the way to go..if you get a chance look at this web site for recipes...www.recipezaar.com type in chicken or beef or what-ever and it will pop up with alot of different recipes..Great site for recipes...Have a good day :wave:

Mr Ken..Thank-you for all the get better wishes for Buddy..I apprecitate your kindness.. You are on the right track with eating healthier..Way To Go..
I wish I could drink more water..I have a hard time with that..I love ice tea and I drink alot of that with equal in it..so I hope that counts..Have a good day :wave:

Kris..I would like to hear this lady speak..She sounds really great. I remember Donna talking about her and what a wonderful person and speaker she is..
If she ever comes near me I hope that I could see her..I am glad you got to see her..Have a good day :wave:

Rosey..Thank-you for being here for me too..I appreciate it so very much..
I am so blessed to have all of you here to help me through this...
I hope that you are warmer and getting some "YOU" time in..
Did you get to go to Walmart?? Is the bathroom complete now?? I hope that you can take some pictures see we can see.. I am sure it looks really nice..
I would love to see the quilt you are making..Have a good day :wave:

Daphne..I hope that you are having a good day and that things are better for you..:wave:

Sheree.. I hope all is well with you and you post soon..We all miss you :wave:

I want to say Thank-you to everyone..for being here to help me through this very tough time.. Its never easy to know that you could lose someone..friend or famliy..but you ALL have helped me more than I can say..
You are the Best.. God Bless You all and I Love ALL of You...

Hi kris. Your guys look so mean. :lol:

I lost 2 pounds this week but then everytime I make a loss, something causes a gain. For instance, my car is acting kinda funny and I'm baffled as to what this noise is. It may cause me to eat as I worry. :shrug:

I have been meaning to share something with you all. It's a story that's really touched me because I"ve been where this mother is in a sense. My twins who will be 9 in march were born 15 weeks early and weighed less than 2 pounds each. A friend of my sister's (tracy) has a sister ashley who has been living in alaska due to her DH being in the army but they went to school here in our town. Ashley and her DH adam had a baby on jan. 9th who was 16 weeks early and only weighed 1 lb 3 oz. The baby seemed to be thriving according to the progress she was making but sadly passed after 9 days. She died sunday. They had a website to chart her progress which included pictures. I wanted you all to look if you get a chance and if you're sensitive to a tiny baby, it's not a pretty sight. But at the same time looked very much like my 2 did. They are flying the baby's body to our funeral home on friday and adam has received an honorable discharge and they are packing and coming home for good from alaska. The site is www.thestatus.com and you click on "visit a patient" or something to that affect and the user name or baby's last name is Shick which should be the user name I believe and the pass word is Hannah04 This family doesn't know me but only through a friend through a friend so I didn't sign the guestbook. My sister just told me of the website yesterday and only about the baby over the weekend. She didn't know she had died until lastnight.

At any rate, I have to file our taxes on the web now and sometimes that takes forever which is not the amount of time I have right now. :lol:

Dana.. We were posting at the same time Way To Go on the 2 pound Loss..I know that its hard when things happen to stress you out and then you eat..Thats me up and down
I wish I could give you some advice there but I cant.. I need help in that area too..Its a hard thing to controll...
I am so sorry to hear about that little baby.. Thats so awful..My Sympathys to the family.. I dont think I will go to that web site..I really dont want to see that..It such ashame these things happen.. I will never know why...I will keep them all in my prayers..
I hope that you get your taxes done..Thats another pain.....

Kris.. I am here..I was posting to Dana when you were here.. Sorry I missed you..but the guys did find me..I am glad you are posting more..Hope that you have a great day..The guys will continue to be on the hunt for everyone else..:lol:

Summer....

(((Summer))) I know how hard it is to watch some one you love and care about decine. All I can tell you is to spend as much time as you can with Buddy. Make memories together that will comfort you as you deal with this. It is the hardest thing in the world to go through. All I can tell you is something Beth said over the weekend...(I'm paraphrasing) Keep your eyes on God. Our Father is there for us and wants us to trust him with our hurt and pain. Know that it is never easy-unfortuanately, God has promised that we will have tribulations and trials, but God will be there for you to talk to and to comfort you. We will too. You just have to ask Him for help and believe His strength and power will help you to get through. He loves you so much and doesn't want to see you hurting. I know you will get through this. You are so strong. Look how wonderfully you made it through Jim's treatments. I will keep praying for you and Buddy...Remember that you are loved.

Love,
Kris

:wave: dana: :grouphug: on your losses. the loss will be real hard on the family.
summer try making differant reciepes so you don't get in a rut. try goin to the web sites
of the magazines. they have a reciepe section. chatalaine.com has a forum that you ask for reiepes ideas. good luck
:) glen

Kris.. Thank-you so much for all those kind words..You are so sweet..Bless your heart...They are so comforting.. I appreciate everything you are saying..and I know that the good Lord will help me and everyone and Buddy through these awful times..
I plan on spending as much time as I can with him..I know how important that is. None of us are promised tomorow..so we better make good of today...Again thats so sweet of you to say.. I am very blessed to have such wonderful friends like you to help me through this..
I will get through it..but I would give anything to do something to make him all better..I know I cant and thats so flustrating. All I can do is be with him and try to be strong for him..and pray....
Thank-you for all your prayers..God Bless you..Kris...

Mr Ken..Thank-you for the suggestons and the web site.. I will look at it...Sometimes its real hard to get of a rut..or break old habits..Change is good..Thanks again Ken..

you all are doing good... makes me all teary eyed reading all the kind words you give to one another and encouragement. this is what it's all about. :grouphug: :bravo: :encore: :love:
when I came home from my ladies bible study this morning there was a recording on my machine from my Dad who was "checking in on me" and wanted me to call him. Right, I knew he never 'checks in' there was something up. He and my stepmother have seperated as of last night. She's already moved her things out of his house. I am very sad.
I'll talk to you all later.
Donna

(((Donna))) I love you and everyone else, too....you do so much for each of us. I wish I could be there for you to just sit and talk. Let me know if you need an ear.

Oh my what a sad day here.
Donna I am so sorry about your Dad and and his wife seperating. Is this the one that was upset about the party the other day when the other Mom was shown and mentioned? I hope that at least you had a great Bible study. I miss having our weekly Bible studies here. I love American Idol. It is good for a laugh each night. Did you watch it yet? I feel so sorry for some of them but they doneed a reality check!
Dana I went to the site. The pictures are truly amazing to me. Congrats on the weight loss. I hope the car starts to behave soon for you.
Summer I broke into tears when I read about Buddy. I am so very sorry and I know that no words can express my sorrow for him and you all. If I send a card to your house for him would he acept it? Let him know that he is in my thoughts and prayers/
Rosey how is the shower doing? Do you stay in it 24/7?
Kris wow look at all your postings! I am interested i hearing Beth now! Thank you for sharing that with us on her.
OK last week lets see. My dishwasher decided to pee all over. We have no idea why it just thought I needed clean flors? Jason thinks there was too much soap in it but the floor has no soap in it. It is workingnow at least. Robert was putting Soda in the fridge after the washer was fixed and dropped a soda. It exploded all ove the place. I had to take over the cleaning myself cause it was all over. Last night I had a candle going on a burner like I always do, I had taoasted cheese sandwiches inthe over going, was talking to angel baby on the phone and hear glass shattering. I ran to the
kitchen and had foot high flames going. The stove had gotten turned on and broke the plate that the candle was sitting and and the wax caught on fire. I had a hugh mess. I tossed baking soda on it and the fire went out. I was cleaning up my mess with paper towels when some got on my shirt. I now have a shirt with wax on it as well as a little burn on the boob from the wax. Life never does seem to calm down for any of us!
Daphne

Daphne-

Put the shirt in the freezer for a few hours and scrape off as much wax as you can. Then get a brown paper bag out and cut off a piece that is the same size as your spot. put the paper over the wax and then use a warm iron on the paper. The wax will come up. You may have to do it 2 or 3 times, but it will come out. Can you tell this has happened to me several times? It also works on carpet..yep been there, too. :)

Have a good night all.

for more info about Beth go to www.bethmorre.org

Hi everyone..its warmed up and then snowed.. we had power outage yesterday..really messed up my computer..todays it is like a heat wave :lol: its 20 above zero..the dh has gone to run errands..i find things to get him out and about..he needs to stay busy and i need the me time :lol: :?: :lol: ..summer.. am so sorry about your friend buddy..its really sad..i agree with the others tho make memories..we just lost a good friend and am so glad we spent time with him and even took our dogs to see him..we never know what the grand plan is from above and sometimes its hard to fathom the reasons.. im stuck in a cooking rut to.. my favorite is to order or eat out :lol: i think its cuz im doing the cooking and clean up.. my dh loves my cooking tho..i just get bored with it..dana congrats on your loss..keep it up..sorry about that baby..ive been to that web site befor when a freinds baby was there..its a neat tool to keep familys informed..maybe your friends in time can start a new beginning..sad story..donna.. am so sorry about your dad..i am here if you need a shoulder..my dh parents divorced when he was in jr high school and remarried each other when our 1st daughter was born..any chance they will work it out??maybe they need time.. anyways hugs for you..kris.. that seminar sounds so interesting.. ive never been to anything like that..dont even know if we have them here..mr ken i will try that web site too as im in a cooking rut..now how do i get the dh to try new things :lol: hope you are having a good week are you sloshing from drinking all that water?? well the dh will be home soon and want to work on that quilt uninterupted so will check in later ((((((((((hugs))))))))))) for all..rosey:wave:

Still grieving the seperation. My youngest sister called me tonight to tell me that my Dad looked sad but sounded relieved that a decision has been made. I'm trying to pin-point why this is bothering me so much. I think it's because it took so much emotion when I learned of their engagement and to come to grips yes my mother is NOT coming back and that my Dad need companionship then now I having to "take back" those emotions.. All those emotions. :( And I like my stepmother I really do. I am wanting to call her but a side of me thinks that my Dad may think I'm siding with her. She may not even want to talk to me also. I just thank you all for letting me vent these emotions I'm having.
Daphne, oH MY! That fire in your kitchen sounds like it was a close call as well. I hope you get the wax out and no damage has been done to your kitchen. Thank God you all are OK!
Summer, how are you sweetie? I know that spending more time with Buddy will be beneficial for you both. I am still praying for him and comfort for you and Jim.
Rosey, I hope they can work it out I really do. I had no idea but they had seen a counselor and tried to work it out. It's a tough situation. Are you learning the best ways to keep Steve out of your hair?? LOL ;) I can empathize.
Kris, you are the sweetest person. Thank you for your kind words and your friendship. I had no idea about Amanda and her husband going over seas for 5 months. What's it for? Work? Missions? I think her dh is a preacher.
Dana, you go girl on losing two pounds!!!!! :bravo: :encore: :D You are on a roll for sure! I gained... UGH!
I'm going to take my cheerful self and go to bed now. Thanks you all for listening to me. I will feel better tomorrow I'm sure. :)

Donna-

I am just glad I can help you. You help me so much with your kind words and encouragement.

Yes, Amanda's DH is going to the UK on a Mission trip for 5 mo. and Amanda is going with him. Beth told us on Saturday.

Hope all are having a good day. Keep up the good work everyone and remember to drink an extra glass of water today, ok?

Kris

Hello Everyone.. Its another cold day here..Burrrrrrr..I have plenty to do today.. I have to wait untill tomorrow to register for the water classes..I got a call from my friend asking me to wait so she can go with me tomorrow..So today I am cleaning and doing laundry.. There is always some kind of laundry to do...I am keeping busy...Atleast that some type of exercise..:lol:...

Donna.....{{{{{{ Donna}}}}}}..:grouphug:..I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's seperation.. I know that these kinds of things are so very painful..
I am sure you have many different emotions about this..You are such a wonderful caring person...Please know that I am here for you and I Love you very much.. I am sure that things will work out in time.That includes them getting back together if thats what they want..Its so very hard when this happens..Vent away....I hope that you feel better about all of this real soon sweetie..You are so right about ALL the wonderful friends in here...I thank the Good Lord Everyday for ALL of You in here...Hang in there sweetie..Many Hugs :grouphug: to you..:wave:

Daphne..What a very sweet and thoughtful thing to say.. Thats so nice of you to want to send a card to Buddy....I will let him know that you are keeping him in your thoughts and prayers....Thank-you for being so kind and caring..God Bless you Sweetie..You have had quite the adventure with the fire and the dishwasher and the wax and all. Kris gave some very helpful tips on getting the wax off your shirt..Thank goodness you were there to put out the fire.. Quick thinking aout the baking soda..You have had your share and them some....I hope that you get a little "You" time real soon.. I dont watch Idol..I never like that guy that so mean to the contestants..The British guy..I say it takes alot of guts to get up there in front of a zillion people and sing..I do know that some sound really bad..but they shouldnt make fun or hurt them like he does..I dont think thats right... I hope that you have a good day and many Hugs to you for being such a wonderful caring person :grouphug::wave:

Kris..You are so sweet..Those are some great tips..You reminded of Heloise in the paper..She gives all those hints in the newpaper..Thank-you for that web site for Beth. I will take a look at that..Thank-you for being such a wonderful caring person..many Hugs to you too :grouphug:

Rosey...I am so sorry that you were without power yesterday.. I know all to well how that feels and I dont want it to happen again no time soon.. its so hard to be with out electric..Keep warm sweetie... its so cold there..BURRRR
I dont like the cold..Thank-you for all your kind words about Buddy..and being such a wonderful caring person....Yes its really hard and I know that you can relate..You are right about not knowing why all these things happen..I will never understand that..I am glad that you are having some "You" time while dh is out..I know that its hard to decided what to cook or eat.. I have trouble with that one too. I am like you.. I like to eat out... No clean-up..Thats the best..:lol:..:wave:

Dana.....Hope that you day is going well..:wave:

Mr Ken..Hope that you are having a good day as well :wave:

Sheree.. I hope that things are good with you and you post soon..:wave:

Donna I hope your parents work it out and everything remains calm. I can't STAND my step mother in fact I can't believe I even called her that. My dad has been married to her for 5 1/2 years and since he's been married, I haven't seen her. Of course it's totally different cirumstances though. He cheated on my mom over and over off and on for over 6 years before he ever filed for divorce. She was a nasty woman during that time and even resorted to pointing a pistol at me and my sister in a car once. So it's hard for me to get in a frame of mind of someone likeing their "step". You do have to let them work it out alone really. I don't think it would hurt to talk to her and at least let her know your feelings such as you're not ill at either one of them and regardless of what happens you will still think a lot of her. Of course I'd only say that if that's how you feel. I know divorce is hard on everybody no matter what age and my parents divorce was actually welcomed by the time it happened. My hurt was all gone by then but I can remember when I was 16 and first found out about it all. I knew before mama did. That was the hardest part.

I had my hair cut today. It's basically the way I usually get it with the exception of the last time. It was only $12 cause I washed it just before I left and she only lives about 2 minutes from me. I've been chilly all day and I thought it was in the 50's today although the wind is bad. I did our taxes online yesterday and we will get back just shy of $5000. It's the biggest we've ever gotten. We didn't get but $900 back in the summer of that child rebate credit and they gave us the rest in with our refund this time. That increase per child sure made a difference for us. Now if we can only agree on some bills that need to be paid.

My only sister who is younger than me (she's 27) has been married for almost 6 years and they are getting ready to build a house. They are waiting to have some land surveyed to be put in their name and then get the builders permit. That's how close it is to being started. That's all you hear around here. It upsets me that she's so successful. I don't know what happened to make us so different. I don't see how we will ever be able to build a house. I would have been satisfied with the house they had. At least I would of had my boys in seperate rooms. (now where did all that come from) :lol:

Daphne I can't believe all you went through in such a short time. It truly is amazing that your house didn't burn down or that someone wasn't seriously hurt. Is Robert going to bed without arguement yet? Do you have any ice or snow left?

Rosey I hope you've been able to get something done today. I don't see how you get your fingers to work to quilt with it as cold as it gets over there.

Summer I hope your water class turns out for you. Did you ever get to sign up for the diabetes class? Brett turned in his science fair project today and they awarded 4 kids out of each of the classes. you get a ribbon but he didn't get one. I told him that was Ok cause we learned more about him from it and just hope he can get a good science grade from the teacher. She wasn't a judge but she told brett that was her favorite one that she looked at. She thought it was very interesting.

Well I need to run to the bathroom while it's free and someone will need to plan some supper here soon. I hate to eat too late. Hope you all have a good evening.

Quick Vent: I hate kids! OK I don't hate them I just can not stand Robert and his lying little mouth. I just found out that he has not done his spelling this week. He claims that he lost his list. He found the words in a word search when I was jumping his butt though. He did not do the spelling on Tuesday or Wednesday. He was lying about what Church his friend goes to Wednesday night. He was invited and I said what are they? He said I aske dMom and they are the same thing that we are. They said that they are Fundamental somethings like we are. I knew he was full of is because the are just 2 of us in the area. He said that the name of the Church was Cowlitz something. So now he was really busted. I said OK if they go to that Church and are Independant Fundamental Baptist then you can go, if not then you are grounded for a month. I said hand me the phone and I will call his Mom right now. He said well he thinks that is what they said and was back tracking. I told him I was sick of his lies and he was going no where. That his behavior was not showing he was mature enough to go anywhere with friends.
OK what am I to do? I am getting way past frustrated at this point. I am ready to take his TV from his room for a month and not allow him to do the Pinewood Derby race in 2 weeks with the Scouts. Jason will be in California for court so I will have to take Robert and Megan on my own. I am so irritated right now!
So sorry for being a whiny bit**. Daphne

Daphne-

I am going to throw my 2 cents worth in even though I don't have kids. If a behavior is absolutely unacceptable to you (i.e. lying) then punish him and make his restriction be something that will really hurt him to miss-like the pine wood derby. That is what works best for my niece and nephew.

Furthermore, about the spelling. I would make copy an essay (find one online) about responsibility and obedience three or four times and make hime do that before he can do any other activities...I know it punishes you, too, but it was very effective on me. :) I know, none of you can believe that I was ever bad :lol:

The other thing my parents did when I was young was ground me to my room for the whole day on Saturday, but on Friday before I came home from school, my room was stripped from everything but the bed. I had no toys, books, etc. and could only lay there and think about what I had done or sleep. I also had an essay to copy for that one, too. My parents reminded me that tv and toys are a privelege. Not something that they were required to give me. That only had to happen once. With all the writing I had to do, you can tell that my parents are teachers, can't you?

Hope it helps. Just some ideas.

Lol Kris I like your ideas so a big thank you! I was to angry so I told him to decide his punishment. He wouldn't and then asked if he got to watch TV in his room. I said do you honestly belive that you deserve to after telling me lies? He said yes so I said OK go ahead and Daddy will do your punishment when he gets home along with a punsihment that I dole out. So I guess we will take the TV *yeah I get it in my room* (Jason just had to run the cable to my room now), plus he will lose out on the Pinewood Derby. That really sucks for him being as it is a Scouting acticity and he earns a badge for it. I just can not tolerate being lied to or disrespected.:nono: What kills me is after he knows he has blown it he is a total Angel. Oh well...C'est la vie!
Daphne

Mornin!

Daphne, I liked Kris's advice for you about Robert. He is Elena's age, right? Well, we have taken all TV viewing, computer games and videos from her all week until she brings home better grades. She accepted the restriction well and she is doing much better with remembering all her books and papers that she is to bring home for her homework especially after I "told on her" to her teacher. Some times we can be our own kids enemies when we allow them to have so much. I mean, I'm like you ELENA has a TV in her playroom, we don't have one in our room. (what's wrong with THAT picture?) ;) :lol: :shrug: I know for Elena she is very spoiled. I never had a TV in my playroom or even a playroom for that matter. PLUS I had two birthday parties growing up that involved friends from school or church. I think that is why I feel celebrating her birth is so important plus she really looks forward to her big day. It really warms your heart when your child smiles and is happy for her for a change. As for the grades we will soon see. :spin: :coach: It will work out and Robert is very fortunate that he has you who truly cares how he acts and believes someone should be responsible for his actions as far as lying, cheating and not putting your best forward.

Dana, I can totally relate to you about your sister having it better off than yourself. I have one who lives next door to me. :crazy: She has always done better in school and even now drives a car that people try to steal. It was tried to be broken into while she was at the Mall not long ago. You know you make too much money when you drive a vehicle that is big on the thief list. :lol: :rofl: I can't help but feel jealous a lot but we must stop comparing ourselves to our sisters. You are rich in many other ways. You are rich in caring, an excellent mother, wife and daughter. Most of all you are rich because you are a child of God. God looks at each of us with the same value. All those material things do not mean anything to Him and all of us struggle with wanting what we can't have. We both have what we need and for that I am very rich. I bet your hair looks great! I got mine cut the other day too. It is always a trim but he always does something a little different. I think that it would be difficult to remember how you cut someone's hair when you have so many to do. I would really like to be a blonde again so at least when I have my sometimers moments people would understand and say: "oh, that's ok... she's a blonde" :rofl:
Summer, I hope that you were able to get enrolled in your water aerobics class. Don't put it off any longer. Just do it. (sound like a commercial don't I?) How is Jim feeling? Has it warmed up yet? It was a gorgeous day here yesterday and even in the 50's! :cheer:
Rosey, is the bathroom done? I hope so for your sake but maybe it would also give Steve something to do.
Kris, Can you imagine being away from home for 5 months? I can't. I am watching every day for my cd's of the Atlanta conference. :hyper: I didn't get a souvenier at the event so this will be my late souvenier! ;) So, where are we going next? I forget. :lol:
Glen, how are things in Canada? What's the weather like this time of the year. Is it cold? Isn't tomorrow your weigh in. Do you still attend meetings? I've been thinking about doing something drastic because I can't seem to shed those last 8 pounds. I am going back and forth with it and it is driving me crazy. I want to finally be at the point of maintaining... Oh what a dream... :stars:
Sheree, You have been missing in action for a while. Does any one have her email address? Maybe we should try and email her. I am getting concerned about her. :shrug: :?:
I have a funeral to go to this afternoon and tomorrow. So, you all will probably not see me online until maybe tonight. So, have a great day and :grouphug: to each of you.
Donna :wave:

I thought you all would appreciate this. This was a birthday card I received from my sister a couple of years ago. The caption inside the card read:
You've reached the age where the toilet-squatting exercise is the most valuable one you can do.
:rofl:

Hello Everyone... its sooo cold here BURRRRRRRR. In the 20's..I cant remember when its been this cold.. Well I went to enroll in the water class today..but I have to go bacl next week.. The pool was shut down today.. They had a pipe problem and he told me I had to come back..The instructor was not there to talk to me.. Oh well.. I will go back.. I have been doing things around here.. I am getting ready to make a chicken casserole for dinner tonight.. It so cold.. I got a chill and cant seem to lose it...BURRR..

Dana... I bet your hair looks great...I need a hair-cut real bad.. I am going next week for the works.. Color..hi-lite and cut.. I look awful right now.. :lol:
I cant imagine someone pulling a gun on you like that..Thats Unreal..Thats so crazy...Thats not right..I cant get over that..Unreal..Why did she do that??
I was debating on getting in this about the "Step Mother" issue..but I feel I have to say afew things about it... I know that for anyone divorce is a very painful thing..especially on children..its hard on them at any age...but being a "Step Mom" myself and never being allowed to even be part of the family has been very hard..I have done NOTHING to Jim's Children..Jim and his wife separated long before I ever met him.. His children knew that he stayed for them untill they were of age and he sat them down and tried to explain all of that to them and that he did not love thier mother and he wanted his own life. He told them his Love for them would never change.....but I would think if a Dad was there for his children. 100% 24/7...they would only want his happyness..right..wrong..they were to selfish and now they have chidren of thier own..and we are not allowed to see them..We were allowed a few times a long time ago but then they decided not to allow the Grandchildren around because he married me..I could write a book of the ways they have hurt thier father with words and actions..but I wont..cause it will never change...
I have never had a cross word with them..I never tried to be thier Mom..I really never had that much contact with them becasue they prefered it that way.. I was the evil-one that took thier Dad away..They never wanted to know me or have anything to do with me.. I know that thier Mother had alot to do with that..and thats fine but its sad as adults they act this way towards thier father..I guess I always tried to beleive that one day they would see that I didnt take thier Dad away..Thats was between thier Mother and Father and I had Nothing to do with it.. and that I wasnt a evil person..but I guess its just not meant to be..Its really ashame to me..Its the innocent Grand-children that will never know how Wonderful thier Grandfather truley is... Its very Sad to me....
Now with that said...Please always remember...No matter what..All our parents need to be happy...Unless the "Step" really gives you cause to dislike them..please always give them a chance and try to get to know them.You Never know..It might be someone like me at the other end..wanting to be a part of the family...and never understanding why they are hated so much for only loving thier father...or Mother.. I have seen this both ways..in Divorced familys...
I hope that you dont think I am saying this against you Dana.. I am not..
I am not saying this against anyone.I just wanted you all to see another side of things...Please forgive me if I have offended you or anyone..That was NEVER my intent..I just felt I needed to say this...
WOW...thats a good sum back... I hope that you can spend some of it on things you want instead of paying all bills with it. I was hoping that Brett's project would have won..I was sure it was going to win..I was suprised that it didnt.. I hope he wasnt to disapointed..He did a great job on it.... I am sure he will get a great grade on it..Dana..you have so much going for you my Dear sweet lady...Material things are just that..material..we can always find a way to get them..maybe not as many as others but to be able to make people feel loved and cared about..There is No Money in the World can do that..Please remember that..Thats what you do for me and all of us in here..and your famlily too..You are oneof the reasons I am here.. You did that..and I will forever be greatful to you for that.. :love: :wave:

Daphne.. Its so hard to know that right way to punish a child for lying or what-ever.. Its so hard to be a parent..I feel for you..You are so awsome with the job you do alone most of the time..that takes alot of caring to do that..and you are a wonderful caring person and Mother....
I think that Kris has given good advice..and I truley hope that things get better with you and Robert real soon..God Bless you sweetie..:grouphug:

I had to start another post casue I was afraid I would lose it...

Oh Dana I forgot to tell you..We have not gone to the Diabetes classes..with all that has gone on ans we could only get evening appointments and they are real hard to get..Jim said we would wait awhile and see what we could do on our own..So far not to good..but I beleive its due to the lack of exercise...so well shall see..

Donna....Its still tooo cold here for me.. :lol:..I need to be south..I am sure its warmer there....I know that you have had your share of problems with Elena too.. You are a Great Mother..and its a real tough job...I know that she will come through all of this...I am glad that you see that you have plenty of worth..because YOU DO.... I loved what you told Dana..Thats so true and please dont forget that..The card was funny...I could not even do that squat.:lol:.if I did I would never get up again..:rofl: ..I am going back to the water class and get inrolled next week.. I was all geared up for it today and got disapointed but its not their fault a pipe broke.. its the cold weather here..BURRRRRR.. I am like you I am worried about Sheree.. I dont have her email addy..I hope she posts soon..
I liked your commercial.:lol:...:drill:.. I need that....
Jim is doing good..except for his weight..He is like me we need to MOVE OUR BIG BUTTS..:lol:..and we will..:wave:

Kris.. Sounds like your parents knew what they were doing.... You have never forgot the lessons they taught..Thats a wonderful thing and a wonderful testiment to thier great parenting skills. You gave great advice to Daphne..I am sure that she appreciates you taking the time to try help her...Thats so sweet of you..We all in here need each other for many things..support..advice..caring and just a ear and shoulder from time to time..its so nice to know that we all Care about each other..:love:
God Bless ..:wave:

Rosey.. Where are you today??? I hope that your electric is not out again..
:cb: :cb:..:wave:

Mr Ken... How are you today???? How's the weather there????..:wave:

Sheree.. I hope that you are alright..we all are so worried about you..
We hope to hear form you real soon...:wave:

Donna I do have sheree's email. I can try to send her mail and I will email it to you so you can send something to her if you'd like as well. (that's if I haven't accidentally erased it from the email address book.)

Summer what you said didn't offend me at all. I'm glad you shared that part with us to give both sides of the story. To elaborate a bit on my situation, my "step mom" is about 7 years older than my dad. (keep in mind that none of this individually affects my feelings but I'm only offering some details). She sought out after my dad about 20 years ago while working in the same place. She had tried to have sex and I"m not kidding with any married man that would. It was a game to her. Well finally after years of chasing my dad, he gave in to her. They both will tell you this even now and anyone who worked there can testify to this. The 2 of them together tore up our family. She hated my entire family including us girls. We were with my grandmother one day and stopped at a gas station not even realizing that she was in the car next to us. My dad had went into the store and she got out a pistol from the glove compartment and waved it at us. As soon as daddy came out, she throwed it back in the glove compartment to be sneaky about it. My dad tried to break it off with her several times, even quitting his job and getting another one making considerably less pay. She started spreading rumors that she was pregnant with his child which couldn't be true cause he had a vasectomy like 15 years prior to this. She would call my dying grandfather at all hours of the day and hurt him anyway she could. She would mail us nasty stuff and make prank calls. It was very immature of her to act the way she did. When me and my sister got pregnant she called us whores and our kids were *******s.

I could go on but the point I want to make is if she had gotten into my family a better way, I would have accepted it all. I have accepted that they are married but he didn't do it the right way. It was a nasty affair. Me and my sister came in from school one day when I was 16 and she was 13. My grandpa was literally dying with cancer. This was january and he died in august that year in 1990. Everything was stripped in the house. We didn't notice that it was all of his stuff and thought we had been robbed. I called my grandma cause we were scared and my grandpa came over. While he was on his way, I found a letter with my mom's name on it and read it. That was how I found out. Now imagine what it was like to break my mom's heart when she came home from work an hour later. It wasn't pretty and I"ll never forget it.

Anyway, we haven't made plan for the tax money yet. We are late on some bills and i have to get my car in the shop ASAP to see what's going on with it.

Daphne you were given some real good advice on child rearing. Some things I never thought about. I am going to keep those things in mind for myself. I never have trouble as long as DH is home. As long as I survive the weekends that he works, he gets home about 4 hours after they do on school days if he's working.

Thank you all for your comments about me vs. my sister. It's just a pill hard to swallow sometimes. She's younger, skinny, has a job with her own office and is the highest paid female there and didn't even go to college. She got pregnant at 15, had baby at 16 and finished high school. I did graduate HS and even went a little college but don't have a (out of home) job to show for it. I am proud of her though. Everyone comments on her hair which always looks professionally done and I don't really care about mine. :lol: Enough about that....

Anyone got plans for the weekend. It's chilly here but in the high 40's today I think. No plans here. DH will be working next 3 days. He's cooking supper as I type. :) Well I almost erased this so I'd better post it before I lose it.

I forgot to say to rosey that I miss her posting. I noticed or should I say overlooked, that she hasn't been on in 2 days. Hope all is well with you rosey. Stay warm and knock that hubby in the head if you need too. He'll go on. :lol: Just teasing.

Hi everyone..sorry you were all worrried about me just popped in to check my e-mails.. the first ive been up all day...ive been sick..i think its the flu..pounding headache..chills(i was so cold my teeth rattled)then i warmed up to a temp of 101.8..broke out in sweats during the nite..still have headache and temps a little lower..feel kinda achy and out of sorts so have been in bed most of the day..will post again when im better..as i miss all of you too..(((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Rosey I hope your neck doesn't hurt as well cause your symptoms sound like meningitis too. Get well quick!

the :cb: found me. it's cold here. it's scale day tomorow.
rosey get well soon. i've had a cold this week.
:) glen

Get well Rosey!

Hey, did no one like my cartoon?? I thought it was funny myself! LOL :shrug:

Best of luck for a great weigh in tomorrow, Glen! :lucky:

I loved the cartoon I am so sorry I forgot to tell you that! Rosey I hope that you are feeling better soon. I might go see the Globtrotters tomorrow. I will have to see how I feel.
Daphne

:cb: are out looking for all the dolls. i guess they are all at the gym. i lost 1.4 today. 10 lbs. gone in 2 weeks. i am making stew for supper. it's *& cold here today. if i had money i'd go south.
:) glen

Hey glen congrats on losing again. That's awesome. You will need to change your name soon. You can't be skinny and be called hefty can you??? And by the way, of course we're all at the gym! You have such a good sense of humor! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ok... trying again...

Summer I am joining you in my computer woos. I am having a time with what seems to be a firewall problem in this new computer we bought today. I am able to be online for a while then it is dropped. It also may be that there is a problem somewhere but I really have had it with my ISP. Both times I have called tonight for help they have tried to sell me more stuff to add on each month. Now, why in the world would I buy more speed to my connection when I can't connect at all?????? :shrug:
Glen, WOW :bravo: :bravo: :cp: :cp: :encore: :encore: Your change in strategy has really paid off! 10 pounds in just two weeks??? WOW!!!!
Daphne, I'm glad you liked my cartoon. Made me smile.
Dana, You think I was at the GYM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? :lol: :rofl: :lol:
Actually this weekend I attended two funerals and a bonfire. The bonfire was so big the airport called the fire dept. LOL
I'll talk to you all later. I need to try and post this. I lost my other one

:lol: :lol: :lol: OK now you must explain the bon fire to us and how it was explained and how close to the airport it is? Or did an airplane see it and call it in? :lol: I have missed you Donna girl!
Glen congrats on the 10 pounds! I will still say STAY AWAY FROM THE BEER! OK I am a Mom remember?
DId ya all know that if you get your fingers off to the side of the keys even one key off you make gibberish? I am having trouble hitting the right key today!
I have had my shower, washed in my Channel soap, sprayed my Channel cologne and then lotioned my arms in the lothin. I smell good!
We are off to Church in a few but wanted to say HI!
Daphne

Nothing much to report here but we are having a major ice storm that wasn't suppose to get this much out of hand. The porch is covered. i didn't get to go to church today so our normal day of mcdonalds was ruined by the weather. DH is working so I don't know what I will be fixing for lunch or supper but hope that the power stays on. Hope you all are staying warm and dry.

Hi everyone..i finally feel like myself again..gosh thatwas a nasty flu..its a sunny crisp cold day here..yesterday we hired my sil and a freind of his to shovel our deck.. the weight of the snow was too much..what abig job.. but they got it done then we had pizza and beer for them.. they all including the dh had beer and the bs was flying :lol: :?: :lol: .. i have to say tho that my dh laughed and enjoyed him self more than i have seen in along time so i guess the noise and hassle was worth it..i finished the quilt and my dd and i finished painting the bathrm..by then i was pooped and still not feeling the best..woke up this am tho and feel great..mr ken congrats on your loss wow 10# thats alot wtg..donna i want to know about the bonfire too??daphnee i love perfume too..i dont feel dressed unless i have some on :lol: dana hope the storm doesnt last..summer hope you are having a good day and hello kris..i have been struggling with my "diet" since thanksgiving.. my sugars where all out of wack while i had the flu..i was thinking in retospect and every time i fix a meal i head for the carbs..bread potatoes past rice..baked goods etc..ive always been a carb eater and when a few yrs ago i limited them i did real well.. so am going to follow a lo carb plan for awhile and see what happens..i just crave all that junk and bread..but feel awful when i eat them so with me luck..right now i could eat the kitchen table :rofl: :hungry: maybe my appatite is back after the flu but everything wrong looks good..i want to be able to move around better when we go on vacation this july..no more procrastinating.. :?: anyways i feel so much better that am going to bingo tonite..hope im a winner..have not been in awhile..will check in on you all later rosey :wave:

I can't get over everything running a normal schedule with your state rosey. Bingo and snow on the ground. That sounds funny to me. We're waiting to get word on schools here but they are sending weekend shifts home at a lot of plants. My dh hasn't called though. I"m worried about him coming home cause this is plain old ice out there and our state doesn't see it much and we don't know how to act or drive in it. Rosey I'm thankful you are feeling better and I would have liked to have seen your little "party you had". :lol:

I'm going to try to attach some pictures of what's been going on here for 5 hours so far.

Hey guys.... hope all had good weekends....

I'll write moore soon.

Kris

Hello Everyone... It looks like snow...:cry:..The news said 6-8 inches possible..starting this evening...I have been making veggie soup all day.
I will be taking Buddy some in a bit..I want to get back home before it starts..
I hope that it blows away..but I doubt it.. :lol:

Dana.. I cant get over the ice storm there..You know when I think of SC.. I diffenently do not think snow..let alone ice.. I am sorry that you got iced in..
I sure hope that you keep your power on..I know all to well about losing it.
I cannot get over your Fathes wife.. I cannot call her step Mom..because I dont think she deserves that title..She sounds like a real doosie...I cant get over all she has done to you and your famliy.. I am so sorry that your Mom had to endure all that..It is truley ashame..and the things she did to you and your sister..she should be ashamed fo herself..I will never understand why people do the things they do. They seem to have no reguard for others..Its sad when they hurt people and do such destructive things..I am so sorry that you had to have such a person in your life..and had to see all the awful things she did and said to you all.. What a poor excuse for a Human Being..
I am glad that you are not offened with what I said.. I didnt want what I said to hurt you or anyone..I just needed to say not all "Step-Mom's" are bad..but I know that you know that..She on the other-hand is really awful..
I hope that your weather gets better and NoMore Ice..:wave:

Donna..Yes my pooter is crazy..I hope that one day someone can show me why it does the things it does.. I hope that you can get your new one straighten out..How flustrating a new pooter and probs already... Unreal...They are real good at wanting to sell you more things but it takes forever it seems like to give tech help....I can relate..believe me..Please tell more about the Bon-fire..How is your weather???..I hope that you get your pooter all fixed as I know how awful it can be..Good :lucky: to you....I loved your cartoon..didnt you see what I said about it before???..I thought it was great.:wave:

Rosey..I am so sorry that you are sick.. Please keep warm and feel better soon.. This flu bug is going around..It seems like all of us has had it..
:grouphug: get plenty of rest and plenty of liquids sweetie..:wave:

Mr Ken..WAY TO GO..10 POUNDS WOW..YOU GO GUY... ..What ever you are doing seems to be working..Keep up the great work..Now I really have to move my lazy butt..and try to get there too....Hope that your cold is better...Take Care...:wave:

Daphne...I love Channel... I want to try the soap and the lotion.. Is that Channel No.5??? I think they make different ones thats why I am asking..I wasnt sure.. I Love perfumes and body lotions..but some of them are so expensive..I feel bad about buying them just for me..:lol:
Hope that you are keeping warm... :wave:

Oh Dana I feel so bad for you. I know how you are feeling with that ice. It really sucks and I do not miss it. They had called for another storm tohit us today but I belive that it passed and went around us or way over us.
Post laters!
Daphne

Hello Everyone..Its another cold day here..We got about 8 inches of snow and now we are getting freezing rain..I will be so happy when its all gone..
I cant go anywhere today...so I am trying to keep busy here...
I saw Buddy last night.. The poor man has lost so much weight..Its so unreal what Chemo can do to people..I hope that he can start eating again and start to feel better..All the kids her are out of school today..not because of the snow..Today was a teacher work day and tomorrow too.. they get off for teacher work days...I see alot of them outside playing in the snow..
Jim is not coming home for lunch..so I will have some time for me..:lol:..
I am so lazy today..I am trying to do things but I find myself right here on the pooter....I need to be moving.. I have some calls to make..so I better get off here....

Daphne....How is your weather??? I hope that you have thawed out from the deep freeze..I am sure you are happy that the ice storm went around you..but it headed our way..:lol:..I hope that all of this cold weather is over soon for all of us..Have a good day..:wave:

Rosey..I am sending you GET WELL WISHES..I hope that you are feeling better...Keep warm and take Good care of you...:wave:

Donna...Dana....Where are you????..Hope that you both are having a good day...Keep warm...I cant believe I am the first to post today....:wave:

Mr Ken....:cb: :cb:..:wave:

Sheree... I hope that we all hear from you soon... We all miss you..:wave:

First of all I will elaborate on the bonfire. LOL This is an annual event held by a couple from our ABF (adult bible fellowship) class from church. People bring their Christmas trees and they have a bonfire. Last year there were about 75 trees, this year there were over 200!! LOL :flame: Anyway, this man's business is located near the GSP International Airport. He contacted someone at the airport before the event and evidently did not speak to the correct person because the word was not passed along. Well, this location is in the path of the landing route to the airport and a jet passing over us radiod the control tower who in turn sent out the fire department! :lol: :lol: :rofl: It was rather large but because of the dryness of the trees did not last long at all. No harm was done and no ticket was given but they told him that next time please call "so and so" LOL Elena was upset because she couldn't roast marshmallows! :o :lol: :shrug:
No school or work today. That's why Summer, I am just now logging on. LOL Elena, her cousins and a couple of other kids on the street were sledding but that quickly came to an end when Elena landed in the creek. It would of been bad because she could of hit the rocks but she didn't. Needless to say, the kids all wanted to go in after that. Elena is all cleaned up, warm and no boo boo's. But I have to tell you it scared me. It's still very cold and the roads are so slick. There have been more than 200 accidents in the last 24 hours and I hope it doesn't do any more tonight.
Rosey, glad you are feeling some better. We just can't be sick can we? :cry:
I'll check in again later you all.
That is if they will let me. LOL :dizzy: :stress: :lol: ;)

Donna I wouldn't even let my kids out in it. It's really dangerous over here. You slip in the grass which is something else for this area. I liked to have not made it back from the mail box the first trip. I stepped into a frozen ditch to approach the box from behind and fell into the ditch. It had muddy water underneath it and it was knee high. I was frozen to the point of not feeling my feet when I got inside. Then the second trip out, I was attempting to find my car. I can't see it and that's no joke. only the tires. The ice on the top and windshield will not give and I"m afraid I will break the glass. Summer may want to reconsider moving to SC. We would rather have the snow to deal with. :lol:

Well that's a quick update here. They are calling for another round of ice in about an hour here. It's in Georgia and Alabama heading right for us. No school again tomorrow. We are running out of food quickly. I didn't plan on having to fix lunch on sunday or having the kids home for at least 2 days. DH liked to have never gotten home lastnight. He skidded all the way and left an hour early this morning. He couldn't get out of our driveway until he put it in 4 wheel drive. At least that works. Hope everyone is warm and dry.

Hi everyone..im having such a nice quiet day..im loving it..finished the quilt..the dh is off getting the car tuned up..and even tho i should be doing housework :?: i decided to be lazy..im feeling lots better but never seem to have any me time so the heck with work today :lol: i was alooser at bingo last nite but we sure had fun..dana am so sorry your weather is all ice please be careful from yrs of living here i might suggest that you carry sand in your car(in an old coffeecan) you can throw it out in front of you if where u park its is to icy to walk..if you cant get sand buy cheap kitty litter..it works the same and dissolves in the spring rain..it gives you traction..even can throw it under the wheels of your car..or in your drive way..steps etc..we keep sand by the front door in abucket..and have the k-litter in the car..i guess we always keep prepared in the winter..also always have extra groceries..as our weather is so unpredictable..donna..what an adventure iwould have liked to have seen that bonfire :lol:..am glad elanas ok was she scared??summer thanks for the kind words..i am much better..daphnee hows your day going is robert behaving now??kris that was good advice for daphnee..are you studying to be ateacher too..what classes are you taking..my dh has a teaching degree..taught school for 3 yrs and then we moved here and became a welder..lifes twists and turns..mr ken are you sloshing from all that water..im finding cutting down on carbs is painful :lol: i have not had any for 2 days now but boy am i getting the rouphage vegies and fruit etc but im STARVING :lol: :?: :lol: so maybe i should modify this abit..ya think :lol: my oldest daughter has asked us to babysit in aug becuz theres a good chance that they are going to africa to help build a school for orphaned kids..its sponsered by my sil sister"s church its for 2 weeks..its such a worthwhile project but the thought of them over their with all thats going on in the world and the fact that there will be armed guards in some places scares me for them..they are just talking about it now so im keeping my oppions to myself.. what do you all think of this..on one hand i think its such a neat thing to do..on the other i feel ashamed that i fear for them..anyways food for thought..will check in later rosey :wave:

Hi..me again..theres a web site for that mission in africa you can check it outits http://www.watoto.com see what you think??rosey:wave: :dizzy: :lol:

Very interesting site, Rosey.

Dana, did your mail even come yesterday? Ours didn't. Jim finally made it out to the mailbox today to mail some things just in case they came today and ended up sprinkling some left over ice cream salt to make it there. Things are starting to melt some and I just hope alot does before it freezes over again tonight.

It's still cold, but hey we still have power too! So for that I am VERY thankful!

STay warm, dry and most of all safe!

Donna

Yes we got mail donna. We live on the main road here but my mom and grandparents who live just off the road here didn't get theirs yesterday. I find that interesting that people use that ice cream salt in icy situations. You know it's used for ice cream to help your ice not not melt as quickly and to stay cold and frozen so I don't know why it can be used to melt it do you?? It's up to near 40 here right now so everything is melting but after it gets in the 20's tonight all of this water will be slippery.

Hello Everyone.. Its sleeting here now and its been that way most of the day and we are getting more snow tonight..Its really so bad that there will be no school tomorrow..the ice is really bad.. Its so slick in the parking lot.. I pray that the power stays on...I really worry about that..My pooter has been crazy..Untill I can get someone here to help me I have to deal with it..
Thats why I am just now getting on line..
I have dinner in the oven..and watching it sleet outside..:cry:

Rosey.. I am glad that you are better..I understand your fears..and please dont be ashamed..its a real threat there..I dont know what to tell you..I just pray that if they go they will be alright..its for a noble and wonderful reason.. God Bless them..Sorry you lost at Bingo..but I am sure you will win again..Go ahead take it easy..You have been sick..Housework will always be there no matter what :lol:..I will look at that website..:wave:

Donna..I still cant get over the ice and snow there...Its real bad here too.. I am glad that Elena didnt get hurt..Kids love to do things like that..Go fast on a sled..etc..She didnt give that creek a thought I am sure.. :lol:.I know it scared you..I would have been scared too...I loved the Bon-fire story..I can imagine the panic of the pilot when he saw it..:lol:...Hope that your weather lets up soon and mine too :wave:

Dana.. I hope that you are alright after falling like that..It might not show on you untill later..I hope you are alright..I went to the car today and turned around and went back inside..it wad too slipery for me..The ice was awful..They put some salt down and it did nothing.....Jim had a hard time going to work this morning.. I pray he doesnt fall in this mess...I cant get over the ice you all get.. I just never thought of SC like that..but Now I know:lol: and I still want to move there..:lol: Does MB get this kind of weather??? Keep war and be careful ..:wave:

Hi everyone...your weather sounds awful..all that ice..did you see my post about getting cheap kitty litter to carry in your car etc(sand is better tho)sprinkle it in front of you as you walk.. also the paths and steps..it can even give you traction if you get stuck by throwing it under and around your tires..and it dizzolves in the spring rains..this really helps..another quiet day..laundry and putting things back in order..just watched american idol..im stunned..and laughing alot..what makes some of those people think they can sing :lol: i have not had carbs for 3 days now..my sugar levels have come down to normal..that surprized me..but im sure struggling as im not satisfied..i wanted to try this as my sugars where getting higher than i like and after thinking about it i always head for the carbs when eating..bread esp..i dont plan on eliminating all of them but certainly provded my body doesnt handle carbs well.. :?: we are going to anch tomorrow for the dh dr appt..we will probably stay overnite..will check in when i get home..stay safe everyone ((((((((((hugs))))))))))))..rosey:wave:

Have a good and safe trip rosey. We'll miss you. Thanks for all of your ice suggestions. What we had melted yesterday is worse today cause it's 27 degrees out there now with 30 to 40 mph winds. School is on a 2 hour delay. I just hope I don't get stuck in these icy patches trying to get out of here. We plan on getting groceries today as well but will only have 4 hours to get anything done before school lets out.

Rosey, By the time you read this you will have returned from your trip. But, please know that I wish you a safe, and successful visit into Anchorage today. I am glad you are feeling better.

Dana, schools are closed again today here. We drove out some last night and the main roads were ok but the secondary and back roads to the school was really bad and that was when it was 44 degrees out last night. Jim went to work today and he said there were some spots but he took his time and was fine. The temps are suppose to be a little warmer today so it should melt what is left of the ice stuff. If there isn't school tomorrow I'll be really surprised. :shrug: :dizzy: Still I am so glad that we got through this ice storm without losing our power!

Summer, I was chatting with my sil in NJ and she was saying it's suppose to get really bad there today. I sure hope you are not in the middle of the storm that is heading up northwardly. MB doesn't usually see snow and ice that's for sure. We live in the upper part of the state nearest to the mountains so that is why we see more if any. Alot of people have this misconception that if you live in the south there is always magnolia blooms and hot weather I think just like we associate the North with snow all the time. But alot of times the same kind of weather my sil is having in NJ we would be experiencing the same temps. so it's not a easy thing that there mother nature stuff! ;) :lol: :rofl: I can hear the sweet sounds of water melting and going down our water spouts on the outside of our house. LOL Such a sweet, sweet sound. :) :smug: :yes: Snow is nice but not that ice!!! LOL

I am hoping to be able to venture to the drug store and grocery store today as well. We were not prepared for a lock in but still had plenty to eat which showed up on my scale this morning for there wasn't a change in weight. :( I may have mentioned that I have to take medication every day for my acid reflux/hiatal hernia disease or GERD as you may have seen it. I ran out before the weekend and was going to get the over the counter medication till I could get another mail in prescription from my doctor. Well, because of the weather that didn't help with my procrastination and now I am suffering. The hital hernia is really giving me a fit. Yesterday the pain was so bad that if I didn't know any better I would of thought it was a heart attack. I get so mad at myself for not doing better than that. It's not like I didn't see it coming that the prescription was running out. BUT dumb me thought well, whats a few days without the medicine. It shouldn't be that bad but it is. So... off to the drug store we go today!

glen, kris, daphne and sheree hope all is well and warm wherever you are today. Oh Kris, I received my cd's of the Beth Moore conference I attended in Atlanta. Brings back such great memories! :)

TTFN everyone and have a good day.

Donna

Hello Everyone.. Its another day of diggin out of this stuff..:cry:..Schools are closed and prob be closed tomorrow..It so cold and all the ice..I worry about the power still..Its windy too..Jim said the roads were really bad in places this morning and the secondary roads were not good at all because of the ice..I told him to be real careful out there..Everyone is so sick of this stuff..
I cant get over all the bad weather all of us are having.. I sure hope we all get the thawed soon..:lol:..

Rosey..I bet your quilt looks beautiful..Thank-you for all your ice tips..I have used the kitty litter one before and it does work..I just hate ice.. It so dangerous..I have fell before and I know how that feels.. Have a safe trip to Anchorage and I hope that the Dr's vist goes well..I know that its so hard to do without carbs.. It what fills us up.. I can understand how you feel..but its good that you know how they effect your body and sugar levels..You are doing so good..Hang-in-there Rosey..You can do it..:wave:

Donna..You are right about when we think of the south..We do usualy get what Jersey gets weather wise..We did get that storm and the ice is bad here..Now I see that you being in the mountain area get ice and snow..I am glad that MB does not :lol:..I hope that you get your meds soon for your acid-reflux..I know that its painful.I have done the same thing let me meds run out then wish I had not...Be careful going to the pharmacy..all that ice..
How is you elbow doing?? Ihope its better...I had to laugh reading about you listening at the ice melt..I hope it melts here and soon..Jim has the truck and I wont drive the car in this mess.. I have been inside and I need to get out..:lol:..Hopefully that will be soon :wave:

Dana...Please be real careful..that ice is so dangerous..I wonder why your schools didnt close??? They are closed here cause the roads are to bad..
I hope that you can get all of your shopping done before school is out..
I am gonna try to go out tomorrow..I hope I can I have a hair appointment for the works..I go to different places to get my hair done.. One for cut another for color and hi-lit..Its a pain but I am happy with the results..
Does your grocery store get real crowded when its bad weather??? Ours does..It like everyone for miles comes..Its so crowded..the lines are real bad..it takes forever to check out..Thats why I pick up a little extra here and there just in case..I hope that you get all done and be careful out there..
How are you doing?? I was concerned about you falling..Ihope that you are alright..:wave:

Daphne...Where are you???? :cb: :cb: :mag: ...I hope that you are alright and not snowed in. I Miss you.:wave:

Kris...Where are you???? ...:cb: :cb: :cb:....How are things with you..
I miss you :wave:

Mr Ken...How is you weather???? Are you getting alot of snow??? :wave:

Summer the only problem I had with the falling incident was getting my feet, shoes and legs soaking wet and frozen to the point of no feeling in my feet for about half hour. I had them in front of a heater for a while. Myrtle beach doesn't normally see any wintry weather but they did get some ice late on sunday. Our schools went back today cause it's in the 40's now and with the exception of the little bits of ice in shady spots, it was well enough to get them back to school. I did make it to the grocery store to the tune of $250 too. Geesh! Well I will post later. I only have about 45 minutes before school gets out. What a short day and I have laundry to finish. Not to mention I haven't eaten anything today. By the way, I gained 1/2 pound this week.

Gosh Dana. I guess you think I'm so awful! I did not even mention about your fall! That must of been scary not to have feeling in your feet for that long. I'm sorry I didn't say anything. I'm truly :sorry: :( :cry: I am truly thankful that you did not break a bone or anything. :grouphug:
BTW, my weigh in was not a good one either. I did not gain, but didn't lose anything either. I seem to be wanting to stay at a certain mark and that just isn't good enough for me.
LOL
Donna

Donna I never thought anything about what you mentioned at all. It really was more stupidity on my behalf. I would have never stepped in that ditch on a dry day and I don't know why I did it with ice in it either. :shrug: It scared me briefly but not enough to not go back to the mail box later the same day. :lol: I hear your schools are on delay today so maybe you can get a breather with Elena at school for a while.

Dana, I just NEVER want anyone to feel that I don't care what happens to you whether it was stupidity on their part or not. Yes, Elena went to school two hours later but dumb me got her up like it was only one hour later. LOL Was I anxious???? LOL LOL :rofl: :lol: The roads were ok on my route taking them to school. The only bad place was at the entrance of where I live!! Isn't that a hoot of all places. LOL Ya'll (I'm southern ya know) my house is a disaster area! I have major blessing to do! I even postponed a luncheon I was having for a friend of mine today because I'm just too embarrased for her to see my house. :stress: LOL I will have her over again on Monday. Our snow days are being made up during the Spring Break and that is the week we were going to Mississippi for my mil's 80th birthday party. Oh well. :shrug:
Summer, thanks for asking I am feeling so much better! My arm has not been bothering me lately so maybe I won't have to have surgery after all! :crossed:
How is the weather and where is everybody?! I know Rosey is in Anchorage... but where is Kris? Sheree? Daphne? Mr. KEN??? :?: Well, I'll post more later. Gotta continue my disaster relief missions. ;)
Donna

We haven't "officially" been told of snow make up days here but they work 3 into the school calender every year. There has been a time or two where the days were just "forgiven". Right now as it stands, they were to get out feb 17th for their next time but I think that is one of the days. They shouldn't change spring break days like that. They should know that by now some people have decided to go somewhere.

I guess you were anxious to get her off this morning. Can't blame a mother for trying can you?? :lol: I think it's good to not sleep too long on days not at school to make the days you have to get up earlier not be so bad. Weekends not included though. :lol: I didn't let mine sleep the full 2 hours in yesterday either.

I emailed sheree, I will let you all know if I get a response. A lot of times when I go out "hunting" someone, they will post the same day. (fingers crossed!) Well I have to leave in about 30 minutes for the pickup line at school.

BTW I got some "sort of" bad news yesterday. The 5th grade is suppose to go to alabama and Chatanooga, TN march 31 through april 2nd. We make payments of $60 a month for 4 months for the kids to go and the chaperones will be same price. Well we have planned all along that I would go with Brett in order for him to go. (my mom would never have let me go to a trip this far away). Anyway, we've paid half of his so far and they sent home the notice yesterday asking for chaperones. They want the father of boys to go and mothers of girls. Each chaperone will have their child in the hotel room along with 2 other students (all same sex). Now there are a lot of problems with that. How many parents do you think will allow their kids to go out of state like that without them?? They will have far more parents to go than they think. I signed the form saying I would like to go but sent a note that if we can't have a room to ourselves even if I need to pay for it then brett can't go. I bet they got a lot of notes from mothers of boys because you know that I think more mothers don't work day shift and could have went. At any rate, I bet I will hear about it this afternoon!

Hey guys!

Busy week. You all need to stay dry and healthy! No more ice, falling or hurt elbows, ok? I'm going to go dress shopping this week. Wish me luck. Talk on Sunday.

Kris

:wave: it's cold here with lots of snow. i hope everyone is well.
:) mr ken

OK I made it! I hate the first pop up add that happens> The one from About Blank. It has frozen my computer so many times that I have to shut down my comp and start over! I ususlly say forget about it and stay off line.
I am so sorry for all that icky weather that ya all are having. We have had a lot of rain and flodding was a problem for us today. The creek was up to the bridge in the back yard and part of the street was flooded out. I will take the rain over the ice though.
I went to Target with my neighbor and got some great bargins. I bought some sleep shorts for .47 cents! I bought 2 pairs at that price. I also bought Robert a camping set thing. It has a compass and some other stuff in it. I think a light that goes on top of his head and a small knife and a few other things. It was $2.50 and had been $10.00. I know it is still a cheap set but he is a kid and losed everything! Oh and 3 sets of yard darts. 2 for the neighbors sons girlfriends kids and a set for Robert. They were .99 cents and had been I think $4.00.
Dana I can't belive that the school is doing that to you. I wonder how many Dads are willing or able to do that trip? What did the school have to say to you about it? I understand why they do that with all the sickos there are but it is crazy. DId you tax refund get deposited today or is that tomorrow?
Donna I am having to laugh at you my dear. 3 days and you were going crazy?? How do you think I did with 3 weeks of the kids with me!:lol: I agree with Dana that it is best to not let the kids get into sleeping extra late. I am still fighting Roberts sleep times after or Cali. trip and him going to bed at midnight and later!
Summer I am so sure that you are the last person we have to worry about offending anyone! I was amazed to see that you were worried. I am so thankful to have a friend as thoughtful and caring and sweet as you are! I really hope your weather improves soon.
Rosey how was the trip? DId you get to go to Walmart? How is the weather doing there?
Kris and Glen HELLO!!!!!!!
OK I know I am forgetting a lot of stuff but I can't remember what!
Daphne

I wasn't going crazy. I have been crazy for a long time... :rofl:

Hi everyone..im home and glad of it..the trip was icy roads and snow but we made it.. the dr said he needs an mri again and another test to see if he has nerve damage.. then we go back in 2 weeks to be re-evaluated and maybe sent to the surgeon..it was fun to see the grandkids.. and yes i shopped at wallmart..wanted to let you all know im home safe and will post more tomorrow after a good sleep..((((((hugs)))))))) rosey:wave:

Daphne, I'm glad I put a smile on your face but actually I never said I was going crazy with her home. I just said that I must of been anxious to get her to school since I got her up 1 hour earlier than she could of gotten up. With Elena the later she will sleep will do us all good. She has not been getting enough sleep for a few months now. I actually was more glad to see my sweet hubby going to work! LOL He had the friday before off and he returned back to work on Wednesday. Anyway, however you read it and laughed then it's good for me! LOL I always want to hear you all laugh. You sure do good with bargains... Wow! Those were great bargains at Target you found. I am not a shopper so I don't find them. I usually don't go out and shop until I have to. :dizzy: Sorry for the blank screen freezing you up too. I wonder what the deal is with that? Remember my putter problems? Turns out it was the provider and not my computer the whole time. It's a crazy company I tell you. The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. :no:
Rosey, welcome back sweetie! I had no doubt in my mind that you would visit your walmart! ;) And possibly more surgery? Poor Steve.... Poor Rosey! Anyway, glad you made it home safe and sound.
Summer.... WHERE ARE YOU!!!??? I know you are out there! :cb: :mag: :write: :cb: :?: :mag: :callme:
Dana, are you ready for the Super Bowl??? We are probably going to my Dad's to watch it on his big screen TV. Oh, BTW he and Ann are trying to get back together! :dancer: :cp: I sure hope that is true. She's a good stepmother.... just like Summer. ;) About that trip, it sure would of been nice if they had stated all the "rules" before hand don't ya think? I sure hope it can be worked out.
Kris, I can't keep the ice from coming... :shrug: The weather man was saying last night there is another chance of that stuff on this coming Monday! :censored:
Mr. Ken, How much snow have you gotten? I don't know any one hardly who isn't dealing with ice or snow. UGH! Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow. :lucky:
I'm encouraged by the news of my Dad and his wife. I sure hope that they can come to a agreement. My youngest sister is not happy that they are getting back together. My Dad told her too much I think. So of course naturally you would side with your Dad but she needs to let it go and let them work it out.
Gotta go now. Have a great day!

Where is Everyone?????? :p :o :stress: :yikes: :mag: :stars: :sumo: :blah: :rollpin: :callme: :write: :crazy: :dunno:

Hello Everyone... I have been so busy the last few days.. Whewwww..I took my neighbor to her therapy yesterday and did some errands and today..I had a haircut and Jim to the eye Dr..We were there for over 3 hours..He was busy and he dialated Jim's eyes and the had to wait untill the were so huge and he did a thourgh exam and said his right eye was lazy but everything else was good. he even told him to continue to use the store bought reading glasses..I have mine checked by him next Friday..Jim will be off to take me..You cant drive after the exam..The doctor was real nice...I hope I get a good report too. I was happy he didnt have any signs of Glacoma ( SP )..I was so happy about that..Its still bitter cold here..More snow expected Monday..:cry:..I am so sick of this...Its bad with the ice..:cry:.. :fr:
Some of the parking lots are still bad with ice.. I have to be real careful...
I get my hair colored tomorrow.. I cant wait.. it looks so bad..I hate when the roots show..I will be like a new woman tomorrow..:lol:..

Donna..Here I am..Sorry that it took me so long to post.. I was just so busy..
I am so happy that your Dad and StepMom are getting back together..Thats wonderful..You are doing the best thing to stay out of it..I know how hard that can be cause you never want to see your Dad hurt..I understand.. That was so sweet to say about me..Thank-you Sweetie..{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
I sure hope that she is a good to you and everyone in your family.. Cause you are such a wonderful person and I would hope that she knows that..
Its real hard when people have martial problems..I hope they can settle everything and have a great life together.. I want that for everyone..
I had to laugh when you got up to early..Been there when driving the bus..:lol: When school is delayed it messes up everything :lol:...
I bet your house wasnt dirty.. Its never dirty..but I know what you mean about company..I am so glad that your arm is doing good..I pray it stays that way..Keep warm with all this cold weather..Have a great weekend :wave:..Oh I forgot to say...You are not crazy..You are like ME.....Mentally Challenged..LOL LOL LOL LOL... :rofl:

Dana.. I dont understand why the school is doing that?? They should know that the parents will not go for thier arrangments.. Thats crazy.. I dont blame you for feeling the way you do..I hope that they see they are wrong..
I hope that Sheree emails you back to let you know whats going on with her. I hope that everything is alright with her and her family..Stay warm..Have a great weekend :wave:

Daphne.. Thank-you for being so sweet..That such nice things to say....
{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to you sweetie...
I am blessed with your friendship too..I am thankful everyday for you and all of the wonderful people in here..You ALL are The Best!!!
I feel your flustration with the pooter..Mine has about drove me :crazy:
it freezes and does all kinds of things.. I got a blue screen the other day..I though Oh No its gonna crash the blue screen of death...No.....Thank goodness.. it said something about doing a check of the C drive that some components could possibly be missing etc..it starting checking..when I turned it on again that day it did it again..I have been worried ever since..I NEVER saw that before..Its crazy..User friendly... :censored: I dont think so..So I feel for you sweetie..{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} I hope that it stays working for you and me.:lol:..WOW what bargins..thats great.. I can find some every now and then.. but never that good..We have a Target here and its a little high on some things..You have to really watch what you get..Oh no... now you are having flooding..I hope that stops real soon..
I dont blame you to take flooding over the ice...Ice is so dangerous..
I think that would prob happen here if we had a quick thaw..but its way to cold for that..I hope we both have better weather real soon..
Have a great weekend :wave:

Rosey..I am glad you made it home safe and sound. I hope that Steve gets a good report with his MRI.......I will keep him in my prayers...
I am sure you had fun with the Grandchildren..I was at Walmart today..
If we ever got together at Walmart they would have to send a search party for us :lol:..I am like you I love that store..:lol:
Stay warm and have a great weekend :wave:

Kris..I thought you have been busy at work..Have fun shopping for that new dress.. I know that you will find something wonderful for the Ball....I have :crossed: for you..Have a great weekend :wave:

Mr Ken..Are you snowed in too..How much snow are you getting???
I have had enough..I sure hope its stops soon....
Have a great weekend :wave:

I just wanted to let you ALL know that my friend Buddy..Seems to be doing better..
I got a email today from him and he said that his CT Scan showed the following:
The big spot on his lung was gone and his Lymp-nodes were reduced in size and seem to be shrinking down in size..They also put him on some antibiotics for a severe stomac infection and after a few pills he said he was feeling much better...This was the reason along with the chemo he had lost 30 pounds..
I just wanted to Thank-You ALL from the bottom of my heart for all your prayers for my friend.. God is always listening and he heard all of us..
I know that he is not cured by no means but at least this is step in the right direction..He said the Dr wants him to get stronger and rested and then he will make a decision about futher treatment or what will happen..
I was so happy to hear this news..I wanted to share it with all of you.
Again God Bless Each of you for being such Wonderful Caring People
I am a better person for knowing all of you...
I Love You ALL... :love: :grouphug: :love: :wave:

:bravo: :bravo: :cp: GREAT NEWS SUMMER! I'm so Happy about Buddy! That had to make your day!!!!

Donna

Hi everyone..another snowy cold day here..didnt get to post yesterday..busy busy :lol: :?: :lol: the dh has gone visiting a friend and i have some quiet time..we are getting those tests scheduled for the dh..dont know much till they are read..then back to anch on the 10th..yes i shopped at wallmart..got houehold things tp..paper towels..snack stuff(for the dh) things that are cheaper there than here..also got some new glasses for the kitchen a set of 16 for 5.99..and socks and undies..soaps and lotions ..by the time i was done i had spent 262$ :lol: the last time i was there i got winded walking around that big store.. this time i didnt even break a sweat..i have added some carbs to my diet as i was so grouchy and miserable my dh threatned to siton me and make me eat a bun :lol: :?: :lol: he was joking but i sure could tell the difference..i found a new yougart at the store yesterday..its made by dannon and its a lo-carb..60 calories.. made with splendora..only 3gms of sugar..i bought some and its not bad..also theres some neat articles about diet tips and new findings in this months First magazine..its worth checking out..they say adding more calcium to your diet helps speed weight loss..hope every ones having a great weekend will check in later(((((((((hugs))))))))))) rosey..drink water slosh slosh :wave:

:wave: hi everyone. the :cb:'s found me.
summer; glad to hear buddy's doing better. i'm not snowed in. we have about 1 foot dandruff on the ground. i stayed the same at the scale today.

Hello Everyone..Its another real real cold day here..We are suppose to get more of the same on Tuesday :cry:..I hope it Blows aways...But I think we will get something..I just hope its not alot more ice..
I am a new woman..Got my hair done yesterday..I went shopping after that..we had dinner out and I was pooped when I got home..Today I spent the better part of the morning reading the paper and looking at the sales and coupons. Then went to the store..We bought some "Wing Dings" non spicy Chicken wings at the grocery store. They had a special today..3.99 per pound. They are usually 5.99 a pound. They cook them there..They are so good..but when i got them home they were over-cooked and most of them were the real spicy kind. I called the store up and talked to the manager..He told me to bring in my reciept and he would refund me my money..
I was glad about that cause I had to throw them out..
Jim Loves wings and he wanted them to watch the super bowl..He tried to eat some of them but they were really bad.. I made him some hero sand instead..He is watching the game right now..
He wants the Panthers to win. I think Dana does too????
I have more errands tomorrow and I hope I can get it all done.
Want to go and check out the exercise place.. I have not forgot about that..I need it bad..:lol:... :tread: :drill: one two three kick... :dancer: :lol:
WHERE IS EVERYONE TODAY????????? ITS SOOOOOOOO LONELY IN HERE....
I hope that all of you are having a great Sunday...
I am sure some of you are watching the game...
:write: :mag: :cb: :shrug: :cb: :gossip:
:encore: :write: :comp: :wave:

I'm here, Summer! I have had a rough weekend. Was very sick with something starting yesterday morning. Yes, I'm hoping that the Panthers win but it's going to be a tough game I can tell. I am glad you feel better with your new do! :) I'll type more later.

Donna

Rosey.. I am keeping good thoughts for DH test results..I know what you mean about the food thing. Please can you tell me the name of the yogart you mentioned. I would like to get some..also the First Mag..Is it the Jan issue or Feb issue. I love that Mag..
They always have good tips in it..Keep warm and I hope that you win BIG at Bingo tonight :lucky: :crossed :...:wave:..Have a good evening :wave:

Mr Ken... I am glad they found you..Now he :cb: needs to find everyone else...:lol:
Sounds like you are not getting to much snow..Thats a good thing :lol:..Dont worry about staying the same..It will come off..Just keep trying :cheer:..Have a good evening :wave:

Oh Donna.. I am sorry.. I didnt see you..
{{{{{{{{{{You poor Sweetie}}}}}}}}}}}}
I hope that you feel better real soon.. Take it easy...
Take Care of YOU....Is it like the flu or stomac thing?? What ever it is..If you are not better by tomorrow..PLEASE call the Dr and go see him or get him to call you in something untill you can get there..
If you dont feel up to posting later..dont.. Get some rest...
{{{{{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}}}}}...Feel Better real soon...:grouphug: :wave:

:cry: :cry: :cry: It was a tough game but the Panthers lost.... :cry: :cry:

Hello Everyone... its another cold one today.. I am leaving in afew to do some errands..I hope that we dont get alll this bad weather tomorrow..
I cant see the person at the exercise place today. The person that you sign up with is not there untill Thursday. I made appointment to see them..so I will be gettting started pretty soon..
Hope that all of you are having a good day..
I am sorry that the Panters lost...Jim said it was a tough game...
Where are all of you????????I guess everyone is busy..
Hope to hear from all of you real soon..
:write: :write: :comp: :gossip: :callme: :dunno: :flow2: :cb: :cb: :mag: :wave:

Hi Donna... I am sorry..I didnt see your post..I was at the computer then the phone rang and I was talking and just now got back to finish my post..
Yes Jim is dissapointed too that the Panthers lost...
I hope that you are feeling better?? How are you????
Hope that you have a great day and keep warm.....:wave: :wave:

just popped in to say hi....hope all are well....

Hi everyone..another pretty day.. we had snow again last nite..looks like a x-mas card outside..donna sure hope you are feeling better..summer the name of that yougart is Dannon and its called lo-carb..comes in a 6-pack..only made with splenda..its great..also the First magazine is the FEb 16 issue..lots of good ideas in there..mr ken you turtled..thats great..a no gain week..are you still sloshing from all that water???kris..how was your weekend..hello to daphnee and dana..if i could remember sheree's last name and her hubby name i could try and call her..maybe she has moved and hasnt got her puter hooked up yet :?: if any of you have this info e-mail me and i will try..am blessing the house today and making zero pt soup..am going to bingo tonite as we watched the game and survivor last nite..we wanted the panthers to win ..but it was a good game..well had best get busy..duty calls..will check in later.. have agreat day everyone((((((((((hugs)))))))))))rosey:wave:

Thank you Summer and Rosey I am feeling better. This morning I thought at first I wasn't but as it went on I was fine. I had a friend over for lunch and I made the 0 point soup for her. We also had some bread and an olive oil dip for it that since the soup was pointless.. (LOL) then a slice of bread with the dip. So not too bad. I have tried that yogurt that you mentioned to Summer, Rosey and it is good. :T I have been eating lots of yogurt since July. ;)
Outside is dark and cold. There is a chance of icy rain later. :yikes: Maybe it will pass us by this time. :crossed: :joker: Ok... you guys did you all see the Super Bowl's half time show? I couldn't believe my eyes. They said it was not planned.... yeah, right. :rolleyes:
Now I'm getting really concerned... where is DANA??? and DAPHNE???
Kris, stop by and tell us how YOU are doing!!!
Glen, glad not a gain at least but I know how you feel when there is no change it's sorta bitter-sweet. :halfempty
I'm ending for now. :comp:
Calling all SUNSHINE, Calling all SUNSHINE :coach: :flow1: :flow2: :flow1: :flow2:

So Donna I"m kinda wondering in your post where you put "the panthers lost", why you didn't mention the janet jackson incident? :lol: That took my mind off nearly the whole last half of the game. I don't think it was planned to tell you the truth. I do think it was stupid for them to even attempt what may have suppose to happen. That whole last song was to provocative anyway. What were they thinking groping at one another and rubbing at each other that way when there was so many kids watching that game. It was on a network to beat. If it were on a cable channel, you almost expect that but not the super bowl. I told my mom on friday who all was suppose to sing in the half time show and she only knew kid rock and janet. I told her that there probably would be a lot of bleeping out cuss words and she said "surely not the super bowl". I haven't talked to her since that so I don't know what she thinks now.

Rosey if no one else has I will email you sheree's last name. Her DH"s name is Rob if that rings a bell for now. I haven't gotten a response to my email yet.

We are getting some ice in with the rain and have most of the day but it's so much more rain than ice that I doubt it will cause any trouble.

I haven't heard anything from daphne since she's posted on here so I don't know what she's up to.

We got a new dryer on saturday and it has a buzzer on it. The last 2 didn't. This thing will scare you 2 miles away. It's so loud and it even does it like 3 times to warn you that it's cooling down and that it's fixing to stop and that it's stopping. :lol: Someone told me I would get used to it but it makes me so nervous that I don't see me adjusting to it anytime soon. The car goes in the shop on thursday morning (weather permitting) for a tune up and oil change. It's the first time a mechanic has changed the oil in the 4 years we've had it. Dh always does it but because it's getting it's first tune up, we want the oil changed anyway. We're hoping they will see what is causing the noise it's making.

Summer I"m so glad that buddy is getting better or at least showing some signs of it. Maybe he's going into remission or something. I sure hope you can get in on that exercise class you're wanting. It always seems like the whole world is in your way when you are trying to get something done doesn't it. All the delays just to get something started. Hopefully things will work in your favor on thursday so you can get right in and "get your feet wet". :)

Well I will hop off here so I can email rosey about sheree and maybe she can locate her. I don't know if any of the rest of you know her last name but I will send it anyway to be sure. ( I think I still have it). It's in her email name. Rosey you can share some snow with me. :lol:

I can't find her (sheree's) last name yet. It's not listed in my email address book but I will search some of the old email I have. I know it was in there somewhere.

Dana, I guess the reason why I didn't mention it last night was that I was still trying to figure out if what I saw was really what I saw. You know? :?: Anyway, it seems that Justin was supposed to do something like that but her costume malfunctioned???? ROFLOL :rofl: Ok..... I may really be missing something but how can a costume malfunction? Oh well. It brought attention to her and I guess that is what they wanted but you are right, the whole show was very un family oriented. A very different Super Bowl half time show! :lol: It's pouring :rain: here and I hear bitter taps of ice as well but doesn't seem to be as bad as last week. What kind of dryer did you get? I have one with a super loud buzzer too but I usually turn mine off. LOL I hope you enjoy it and it gives you good service though. And speaking of good service .... what's up with the Blazer? or is this your car that's going in the shop for a tune up?
I had lunch with a friend I haven't seen in a while. Had her at my house I think I mentioned before. I don't think I mentioned though that she couldn't believe I had lost that much weight. :shrug: She said even after I showed her before pictures and she agreed that there is a difference that during the time I saw her before that I must of carried it really well. UGH! Yeah, I did all this just because I didn't want to carry it any more! LOL
I'm going to go to bed now. I think there may still be school tomorrow. :fingers: :lol:
Daphne, I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you all,
Donna

Yes it's my car that needs the tune up. Or at least I think it does. They are going to set the timing on it if it needs it. It makes this purring noise while idling and DH thinks it's a belt but he's not real sure so in order to not make it worse than it already is, he wants me to take it in and let them do the works on it since we have the tax money to do it with. I'd rather spend that money toward something that will last and hopefully that car will cause it's been my favorite car and has never had anything done to it. Not to mention, it's not quite paid for either. The blazer is running ok but it still doesn't have the blower to run the heat, defrost etc.

I have to weigh tomorrow and I know it's a gain week for me. I ate M & M's lastnight that I shouldn't have along with some marshmellow and cream cheese dip with fruit and then there was the whole bad day- sunday with brett's birthday throwed in with super bowl snacks all evening which did include cake/cupcakes. Well I'd better get the kids up. Dh is working today so I'm alone and have to get them to school on time. Be back later.

Hello Everyone..Its another icy mess here today..Its suppose to change to rain and it seems like its now raining more than sleet..I will be so glad when its all out of here...I really am so sick of it..:cry:..I hope that I can get to my appointment on Thursday..I hear we could have more..:cry:..I hope not..I am making Sauce for pasta and doing laundry.. I hope to get it all done so I can clean house tomorrow..I will be glad for some :sunny: weather.
Its really cold today..BURRRRRRR I cant seem to get warm..Well I got to go..Jim is coming home for lucnh today..He will be here soon..

Rosey..Thank-you for telling me what kind of yogart that was and I will pick up that First Mag..when I am out Thursday..Thanks for that too. I hope that the snow lets up for you soon..but I bet it is very pretty..I hope that you can take some pictures for us to see sometime.. Keep warm and I hope the snow stops soon..Have a good day.:wave:

Donna.. I did not see the super bowl stuff with Janet Jackson..but Jim told me about it..I was so surprised that the network allowed that because of kids watching. I guess they will do anything now days to draw attention to themselves..I dont know..I hope that you had a nice time with your friend for lunch..You are really doing great on your diet with that o points soup..I need a :coach: :drill: to be with me at all times :lol:..or a swift kick.. :rofl:
School is out here today cause of the ice..They will be going late into June this year for make up days I am sure.. You are so welcome....I am glad that you are better..Please take care of you...Well I better get off here ..got lots to do..Have a good day :wave:

Kris..Glad to see you pop-in..Hope that things are good with you..Have a good day :wave:

Dana..Thank-you for your kinds words for Buddy..I hope and pray that he can somehow beat this horrible thing.I hope that your car gets a tune-up and needs nothing else. It has been such a great car.. I hope that the Blazer keeps running..You have had your share of car troubles..so I pray that both cars will be fine.. My Dryer has a buzzer too.. See if there is a place to turn it off..Mine has a place to turn it off..I hope I can get my feet wet real soon at the water arobics class. I am really looking forward to that.. I know that for me I need to move to lose.. I know that its so hard to keep to a diet......especially at partys and events..I know how you feel...........
Dont worry you will get back to it and You Will Lose.. I dont have Sheree's number or anything...I sure hope that everything is alright with her..have a good day :wave:

Daphne..Where are you??? I Miss you..:mag: :cb: :wave:

Mr Ken...They are on the hunt :cb: :cb: :cb:

My area missed the ice scare. School was as usual today. However rumor has it :blah: that the threat of that stuff is coming again later this week. :yikes:
Summer, hope old man winter will give you a break soon. At least we saw the blue of the skies and the sun today. :flow1: Would love to taste that sauce :T LOL I bet it's great. Don't be too hard on yourself my friend. You will not need the swift kick once the weather gets better and you are able to start on your water aerobics.
Kris, pop in again please.... I need my Kris!!! :D ;) :)
Dana did you get your dryer calmed down. :lol: :rofl: I hope that your car gets out of the shop without too much needing to be done.
:wave: to Glen, Daphne and Sheree.
I'm going to call it a night now. Wish me luck tomorrow is my weigh in. :coach:

Hi everyone..a real lazy day for me..caught up on my soaps..had zero pt soup for supper..my dh drove all the way to town to get me a sugar free mocha bean frost just becuz i wanted one and he said i was speacial :o hmmmmm out of character for him but i loved it...dana.. doesnt your dryer have a turn off button for the buzzer?? mine does.. that sound drives me nuts :lol: my sympathies :lol: summer hope your weather improves..im sick of winter too..donna.. good luck on your weigh in..hello to kris..mr ken and daphnee and sheree too..tomorrow is the dh mri..im going to go with him and shop while he has his x-ray..im looking for a natural sweetner called stevia..have any of you heard of it?? from that first magazine i was talking about it has several hints and helps i want to try..one..it says that if you take 1200-1600 mg of calcium aday it helps curb your cravings for carbs..but your body can only process 600mg at a time so you take it 3x aday(they recommend caltrate but tums are cheaper)also they have this power drink made with green tea..2tsp of fresh lemon juice and stevia to sweeten that boost your metabolism..im going to try it..this stevia is suppose to be ok for diabetics(have to research that and let you know,its also suppose to be a nat appetite supressant) id like all your input about this??have you heard of it??..i have gone back to ww pts just watching the carbs..as the nocarb diet was not for me..i got really cranky and bithchy on that..my poor hubby :lol: :lol: ..hope you all hada great day.. talk tomorrow(((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:PS forgot to say i was looser last nite at bingo but my dd won 910$ she was so excited..also i have good news that im so tickled about..we made our last house payment..hurray for us..rosey

Lost 1 1/2 pounds! I'll post more later. Got to go to my ladies bible study.

Hello Everyone..Today the sun :sunny: finally came out..:cp:.I am so happy to see it..its still cold and they are prediciting more snow over the weekend..
I will keep my fingers :crossed: that it blows away..Got house cleaning to do today..and Tomorrow lots of errands..I have my eye exam tomorrow and I go in the morning to see about Water Arobics classes..I am also going to the gym near us tomorrow evening. we heard they are doing a special price and I am going to see what that is all about..So maybe that will work out too..

Donna..WAY TO GO ON THE 1 1/2 POUNDS..YOU GO GIRL....I am so proud of you. You have stuck to your guns and you are having success..Thats wonderful..I sure hope that you are right about the water classes.. I need something to jump start this old fat body..:lol:..Yes the sun finally came out..I was so glad about that..:dancer:...I guess my sauce was ok..Jim always says its great..but he always says that :lol:...Have a good day..:wave:

Rosey...That was so nice of your hubby to get you that treat..Men can always surprise us... :love: ....:lol:..I will be making some of that soup this weekend..
I need that..I dont watch the soaps everyday..No need..it takes months for something to happen :lol:..Rosey I have heard about Stevia but I have never seen it in the grocery store. I guess it would be at a Health Food stores. I would go on the internet and try to research it just like you said....I also heard before that Green Tea is good for you.. I never tried that either..but I would be willing to..Please let us know what you find out about all of this..It sounds really promising in weight loss..Thanks for telling us about it..
Have fun shopping......Walmart here you come :lol:..Thats WONDEFUL about your last house payment Rosey..I know that you must be so happy about that..Can you send me some of the "Good Luck Charm" that you and your daughter have at winning at Bingo..I need some of that to rub off on me..:lol: I am sure she must be really happy winning that money..I would be..I bet you will win next week....Have a good day :wave:

Dana....Daphne...Kris....Mr Ken.....Sheree.. :mag: :cb: :cb:....

Donna I found your 1 1/2 pounds. :lol: That's totally fine with me cause I thought I would have gained at least 5 pounds this week from all the stuff I've eaten and shouldn't have so I will be happy with this gain this time.

If the dryer has a turn off button for the buzzer where would i look? It's a GE.

I have to go to the bank and post office in a minute but thought I would drop in to say hi. Yesterday I ordered the Windsor Pilates from the informercail that we have been running here on tv. I ordered it online and saved a lot of money. It was $39 or it was 3 payments of $19.99. I hope that I can get some benefit from it.

Rosey this DOTS or CTMY consultant is sending me all the info. about signing up. She said it was $89.99 to sign up but all the stuff she described sounded worth it. Have you ever seen the kits?

Summer i hope that your weather holds off for you to run your errands and to check into the gyms. Right now they are calling for a mix or ice for us tomorrow and my car needs to be at the mechanic place by 8:30. I'm not driving in ice of any kind.

Well I need to run and take care of some things before the day gets away from me. Hope everyone has a productive (if you want it that way :lol: ) wednesday!

Hey guys...

I bought the cream dress. I am going to continue looking, though. Have been to the gym and have been watching my food points. Hope all are well. Will write more later.

:wave: wtg rosy
dana there is a button on the panel it may say signal.
sherree the boys are lookinng for you.
wtg to all the losers this week. off to dreaamland
:) hefty

:bravo: :bravo: :encore: :encore: :cp: :cp: Rosey, congratulations on paying your last house payment!!!! What an awesome feeling! And Also a big WOWto your daughter for winning 910!!!! :cool: What is she going to do with that money? Maybe go on a dream vacation to Alaska??? :lol: ;) It's funny we over here would do that but you guys are already living in one of the most sought out vacation spots! Nice!

Thanks, Glen for the WTG! I hope dreamland is nice. ;) :tired: My dh hasn't let me experience dreamland that much lately for his snoring has been so bad. :( :dizzy: LOL

Dana, I was so excited when I saw you have ordered the Windsor Pilates DVD set. I bought mine at Target for much less than that but I know you don't want to step inside a Target. It is a good intro to Pilates and you will be automaticly hooked. If not... I guess it isn't for you! LOL :D Really, either you love Pilates or you don't. It's not easy, but it will give you the results you are looking for. I know... Oh! And the dryer... I had a GE.. I can't remember but I think Glen may be right it would say signal maybe. On mine there is a dial that I can make the signal long or short or just turn completely off. Guess where my dial is on? :lol: :lol: :rofl:

Summer, did you make the Zero point soup last night? I really like it and can eat it a good many times a day. Today is your busy day. Eye doctor :mag: and the water aerobics sign up. Pop in when you can and tell us how it all went. Getting started with anything is the hardest part. Then once you do you are hooked until we let something interupt the cycle and then we have to start all over again. That is where I have been time and time again. It's definately a mind thing. Speaking of minds, I am to talk to Elena's teacher this afternoon but guess what they are calling for around noon????? YES, ICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH! :yikes:

Daphne, I am soooooooooooooooooooooo worried about you. Where are you??????? :?:

Kris, I bet you are looking good. You must have that mind set for you are back to the gym and watching those points!!! Good for you! I would love to see a pic of you in that Cream dress but it sounds like you are still searching. I miss you!

Sheree, if you get to read any of our posts and just don't have the time to post please know we are thinking of you and missing you. Just hope all is well with you and your family.

Well, off to exercise land for me... Dreamland sounds better! LOL

Have a great day to all my buddies!

Donna

I am waiting on a phone call as I post this but wanted to update you on what I know about my car. The guy I talked to this morning was so nice and he had worked for general motors for 18 years prior to opening up this shop. They have done the tune up and oil change on it and it turns out the noise is the alternator over charging and he's replacing it as I write. He said it would cost about $30 for half hour labor for that and $149 for the alternator. He said it was a more expensive one than a lot of cars but anyway, it also needs the air filter changed. All in all I would expect about $225 at tops for this. I bet it will drive like a whole new car. It's the first car I've ever had almost paid off and still love but it's the only car we've ever had that was so reliable. I'm just thankful that this is being done now rather than trying to leave from somewhere and that alternator just give up. Well he said 30 more minutes and it's been 25 so I'd better post this and see if he calls so we can go get it. Hope you all are having a good day. It's suppose to rain hard here later.

I love my GM car so I know how you feel, Dana. I am glad that it's going to be good as new soon. It's suppose to ice here.... :yikes: :crazy:

Hey guys!

I just wanted to drop in and say hi. Things here are crazy. I was supposed to go to Indiana to my cousin's wedding this weekend, but due to circumstances regarding Brad's family and a birthday party, I am not going to be able to go. I feel so guilty. I think the thing that irritates me the most is that the birthday party is for Brad's sister's son who will be one. He will never know whether I was there or not. :?: There will be many more birthday parties. Hopefully my cousin will only get married once. :o

Anyway...still going to the gym and going to start tanning so I can have some color other than "ghost" in case I wear that cream dress. I will take pictures so you all can see. :devil:

I am meeting Brad's grandmother to take her down with me tomorrow, but I am still trying to get that coordinated. It makes me crazy. I like to have my life planned. Does anyone have any good plans for Valentine's Day?

I'm trying to decide what to do. We leave for Indiana a week from Thursday. I am ready to go home! :lol: People there think that I am wonderful, and who am I to argue? hee hee

Everyone take care.

Love,
Kris

Hi everyone..we had more snow last night about 6 inches and more expected :?: the dh is out directing the neighbor kid whos plowing for us and shoveling..i could go to hawaii on what we have spent on snow removal this winter :dizzy: thankyou for all the good wishes on paying our house off..its such a great feeling..we are taking our friends and family out to dinner tomorrow nite to thank them for the help on the bathrm and to celebrate us owning our home..there will be 12 of us..i got the stevia and its in the nat food section.. its a natural sweetner(no sugar no calories)its ok for diabetics..according to this article i read if you take 600mg calcium 3x a day it will help curb your cravings for carbs..the green tea 2 tsp fresh lemon juice and stevia is a power drink thats suppose to boost your metabolism(the tea)a natural diuretic(the lemon juice)and a nat appetite supressant(the stevia) not sure if it works but im going to try it..will let you know..kris..you sound so busy..the dress sounds lovely i want pictures :lol: donna congrats on your loss..wtg..summer hope your water arobics is fun..dana.. am glad you are getting your car fixed..our grc store carrys some sugar free cake mixes..did you ever find one for brett..if you cant i can send you some..mr ken hows your day going??daphnee the guys are looking for you :cb: :cb: :cb: hope all is well.. and sheree we are all worried about you..well the dh wants lunch hmmmmmmm youd think a grown man of 56 yr could feed himself :lol: :?: :lol: will check in later rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone......Take 3 guesses what it is doing out side as I am writing this...Yes..its another sleet storm..The parking lot is a white sheet of ice.. and all the cars are covered :cry: ..I cant believe we are getting more of this awful stuff ..They are calling for more tomorrow..:yikes:..Unreal..
I went to the eye Dr and my eyes are good but I have a slight stigmatism in both eyes but he said my eyes were 20/30 and no medical problems on the inside..I was happy to hear that one.. He gave me a RX for reading glasses and my eyes are still slightly dialated..I didnt get to the Water classes this am because..I went to the gym this evening and found out about the cost and what all they had to offer for a membership......
Its called Lifetime Fitness......They have it all..
So I did the tour and the prices were not to to bad..The gave me a discount on the 1 time membership fee and that helped alot..The monthly price for the two of us is 82.00 a month..The club is open 24/7....7 days a week
I came home and talked to Jim about it and he said that we could both join at the end of the Month..This will be a serious commitment for both of us..and I think we both need it to get us going on our weight loss.This is something we both need and I weighed all the pro's and con's and the Pro's won..Money is always a issue but for health reasons we need to do this..
So begins a new jouney for us..

Dana...I am glad that your car will be in great shape when they finish. I know thats a relief off your mind..The buzzer on my dryer says Signal also..I hope that you can find that on yours..I am glad that the weather did hold off untill I was done today but its making up for it now..:lol:..We will be in for it tomorrow weather wise.....I am with you about the slight weight gain is better that 5 pounds..I am glad that you are Ok with it and not real upset..You have a great attitude about it and thats a good thing..
Positive thinking is great...You will lose it..I know you will..The Pilates tapes will help you..Everyone that I know loves thiers.. I really dont have the proper room to do it..I think you need room to stretch out while doing it in front of the TV..I dont have that kind of room near my TV..so it would be to hard for me..I wish I did..I love the thought of doing at home..but for me right now its motivation and I think knowing I am paying for exercising I will get out and do it..:lol:..Let us know how it goes with The Pilates..
Have a good evening :wave:

Donna....I sure hope that you got to talk to Elena's teacher with out worring about driving in ice on the way home.. I cant understand why we all are getting so much ice this year???..A friend that lives very near me..Her electric went off today..when she told me that today..I was so worried that mine would go off...So good so far...If it did we would have to get a motel..its to cold to stay here.....I got all my errands done and you can see about me joining the gym..Its a very big step for us..but I have to DO THIS...
Yes I know all to well about starting over and over again..It semms like thats all i have done for a year..Start over and over..YO YO..I have had enough...
Its so hard..but this time when we sign on the dotted line..I will make a commitment to myself and to Jim and he will do the same. We will do this...I have not made the soup yet. I plan on doing that over the weekend and make enough to last durring next week..Do you have a copy of the soup recipe??...if so can you email it to me..I think I know whats in it..I just want to make sure its O points..so I can eat as much as I want.....I didnt have time between yesterday cleaning all day and today to many errands.. I hope to get to the store tomorrow..So I am hoping that this ice and sleet and snow will stop real soon...:crossed:..I hope that you can get some sleep soon..Its hard to do when there is a snorer in the house.. Jim has real bad sinus and thats why he snores..I feel for you sweetie..I am there too..
Have a good evening :wave:

Rosey..I am glad you found the stevia..Please let us know what you think of it and the tea drink also.. I am so happy for you about your house..Have fun celebrating with your family..Thats wonderful...:balloons: :cp: :dancer:
I cant get over more snow your way too..Unreal.. I know that Alaska has snow but I never knew that you all get so much.. I am starting to feel that I live in Alaska around here :lol:...I am sure the snow removal people are loving life there and here too.......No.... the older they get the more they want to be waited on :lol:...Have a good evening :wave:

Kris.....I know that you will look great in that new dress which-ever one you decide to get..They have tanning beds at this gym I looked at today..I might get a jump start on my tan this year too...Please take some pictures of you in your new dress..I cant wait to see you.. I am sorry that things are not working out the way you want them too..as far as the birthday thing.. I can understand..It so hard to shuffle things between 2 familys.. I am not sure what we are doing for Valentine's.. I hope to be playing somewhere for that..Its on a Saturday this year..So I got my fingers :crossed: we will hear something soon..Have a great time when you go home..I know that they think your are special at home..but you are also thought of as special here too...Have a good evening :wave:

Mr Ken..Thanks for all of you support...We all appreciate that..Get some good sleep as thats also important to weight loss...Have a good evening :wave:

Daphne.. I am worried about you..I hope that you are doing alright..
I Miss you and hope that we hear from you soon..:mag: :write:

Sheree.. I hope that you are doing well and that we hear from you if you read this..we all are worried about you..We all miss you..Hope to hear form you real soon..:wave:

Summer, I just emailed you the soup recipe. And unfortunately you can't eat as much as you want and it still is 0 points but it is 0 points per serving! :)

Just a quick note. It's too cold in here for me to type. LOL No ice, we lucked out again!! But it is cold.

I'll talk to you all later.

Goodnight! :wave:

:wave: the boys are on the prowl. sat is scale day.
:) glen

It is :rain: pouring down rain. No ice but plenty of rain. I am sure there are areas where flooding could occur.

Kris, I empathize with you about dealing with the inlaw families. I totally know what you are dealing with and I sure hope your cousin understands why you are not able to attend her wedding. If she doesn't now, she sure will soon! :lol: I bet you will look beautiful in that cream dress and I hope to see a picture of you in it. No plans for Valentines Day yet. I want to get a baby sitter and go out. But, I know what Jim will say. It's the weekend, every where will be crowded. :shrug: Oh well. We are to go to a Valentine dinner at my sister's church on wed. night that her church does a drama every year. She wrote it last year and she wrote it this year as well. I don't find that that will do for Valentines day but it probably will.

Summer, the gym sounds like a great deal for you both. I know just having that in the works has made you feel like you have made your first step. It is good to get started. With Jim with you will help both of you to be accountable to each other and like going through the treatments together and coming out a winner you will do it again through the exercise programs that the gym will be able to offer you. They would probably have a Pilate class that you can attend to see if you like it.

Rosey, I'm real interested in that Stevia product and those other things you were talking about to boost your motabolism. I find that eating breakfast in the morning is good for me to get my M running but any extra kicks would be great! :coach:

Dana, how is the car? Did you get it back or did you have to trade it in for a boat with all this rain?

Daphne....... ?????:?: Daphne??????

Glen, are you still shoveling snow? If all this rain we are getting was snow we would be in a heap of trouble. :lol: :dizzy:

You all have a great day. I have to swim to the grocery store. Having my niece and nephew here for a little while after school today and they like to eat. ;) :cb:

Hello Everyone.. Its a big mess outside today..Its a freezing rain mix.This morning it was really bad..Schools are closed here and in surrounding areas..There is alot of flooding around here too..Its just a big mess..Jim is off today. He is using some of his leftover days of last year..I am glad he did not have to be in the mess today..SO many accidents this am..Scarey :yikes:..I hope to get out to the store later today..They just said another storm possible of next week....Just what I wanted to hear :cry:..I hope to see :sunny: soon..:lol:...

Donna..Thank-you so much for thet recipe..I thought since it was 0 points that it would be eat your fill.That would be better than eating something else..I guess its still about calories..Right??..Well I tried..:lol:...Its also very cold here today..Burrrrrrrr...Thats why we are having freezing rain still..
I hope that its stops raining your way soon and here too the flooding has already began..Its bad in alot of areas near us..I am very excited about the gym plans..You are right that this wil be something we do together..We have been through alot together and we will conquer this together..just like you said..They do have Pilates there along with water arobics..I plan on trying them all..I will get my moneys worth..:lol:..Be careful going out to the store. I too will need a boat to get there shortly..:lol:..Have a great time with your neice ans nephew.I am sure Elena will enjoy them to play with..Have a great day :wave:

Mr.Ken...The guys found me...I am sure that your weigh-in on Saturday will be good...Keep warm and Have a great day :wave:

Dana..Rosey...Daphne...Kris....I hope all of you are having a good day..Keep warm and TGIF....I Miss you ALL....:mag: :cb: :mag:..:wave:

I did get the car back and it drives like new. The noise is gone, air in tires, new spark plugs and belts and oil changed and air filter. They did everything to please me I'm sure after I let them have it before they ever started. I told them I wasn't taken that car home in worse shape than it was in when I dropped it off. The brakes were squeaky but didn't need any new pads on them and now they don't make noise. DH says they probably blowed the dust off of them. Anyway, it was $294 and well worth it so far.

Donna you should see my yard from all of the rain so far. It's awlful. It's like a huge lake over flowing in our back yard and rolling to the front. I know you get the idea cause you're getting it as well.

I got a note yesterday from logans teacher that she was concerned with his math and that he hasn't done his math test from earlier in the week. She wants a conference so I told her when was convenient for me which was basically during the day or after school on days that DH was off so he could take the kids home. She will have to settle with that cause thats the best I can do right now. I hope she doesn't think I dont' care by writing that.

Summer I am so happy for you and the gym info. I would definately take advantage of that if nothing else, at least go a month or so to see if it's truly worth your money. I think it's a good buy but you have to make yourself take advantage of it as well. Let us know when it starts and we'll help kick you out the door! :lol:

Kris I don't have those "out of state" conflicts the way you do but most of our family lives within 2 hours of one another and we go through that. My first cousin has a baby with the same birthday as my sister in law. My oldest son's 11th birthday was sunday while on my dh's side, there was a bridal shower going on just 5 minutes from here. It's so hard to please everyone but you just have to do what works for you and don't feel bad about anything but just to go on the record I AGREE WITH YOU!

Rosey did I tell you that I was going to sign on with DOTS or CTMH? A lady from florida is suppose to send me the info. I haven't gotten it yet but it's only been 2 days. I may get it today. It's $89.99 but you get a load of stuff from what she said in the email. I just want to be able to look at the catalogs and order when I feel like it and not have to deal with anyone. You understand I'm sure. :lol:

Daphne I hope you can post. She posted on the other thread earlier this week with Robert problems again and said that her DH was going to california a few days and she would be alone to post but that's all I can tell you.

Well I need to post this before I lose it in the flood. It's slowed down right now and I have to be in the school pick up line in an hour. I bet it will be heavy again about that time.

BTW Glen, good luck on your weigh in tomorrow!

:wave: we had some frozen rain last nite and some melted today. i live in apt. so i don't shovel :) glen

That's good, Glen you have someone else to do the shoveling for you so you can drive to work or whatever! I wish you :lucky: for a great weigh in today! :)


Dana, Glad your car runs like new! I'm so glad. You sure need a break in that department of your life. What grade is Logan in? Elena made a F in math and social studies. I just had a conference with her teacher last Thursday. I hope that you can figure out what's going on with Logan and that his teacher will be able to meet with you when you can meet her at. It turned out for me, Elena was in another classroom while I and her teacher talked in the classroom because she couldn't see me till 2:30 and I had no where for her to go while I was talking to her. It worked out, Elena finished her homework and we had a nice discussion. What is that DOTS and CTMH you were talking to Rosey about? :?: Is it something to do with card making? I have a friend in Florida who is now a Creative Memories consultant. She's having a blast.

Summer, how is the weather? It's sunny and some warmer here today. It was a lot of rain on us yesterday as well as the day before. What day next week does Jim go for his tests? How is Buddy doing?

Kris, hope your weekend is going good.

Daphne, I MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheree????? :cb: :cb: :cb: :mag: :mag: :write:

I hope you all have a good weekend. I have lots of papers to go through.

Donna

Donna Logan is in 3rd. They don't score them A,B,C,D,F in 3rd here but only 4th grade and up. They get U, S, S+, & N's only. He really hasn't brough home what you call "bad grades". We went through this with brett in 3rd as well. I have a meeting with her tuesday at 11 while the class is somewhere else. I find that the conferences seem to have better meaning while the child is listening if you get my point. :lol: However, he probably will be somewhere else. She was concerned that he didn't know his multiplication tables well enough. The CTMH thing is Close To My Heart stamps and supplies just like the creative memories thing. You can only get the stamps from a consultant. They say you have to sell $300 per quarter to maintain your status but I don't think that will happen with me. I really am just after all of the catalogs and to be able to order for myself when I wanted too. The girl signing me up was suppose to be in florida but she's actually in texas. She said they had a Jr. Consultant program for those who don't sell the $300 which would be more like me, I'm sure!

Well I have to get a roast thawed out to be in the oven for supper. I am fixing that with carrots, potatoes, onions baked in it with probably biscuits just to make it "square". :lol:

Hi everyone..we had snow again :?: about 8 inches and we just finished paying for plowing and shoveling and snow blowing yesterday and the day before :lol: :?: :lol: so the dh and neighbor kid are out doing it again..hes not a happy camper..i think we have about 4 1/2 feet of snow now on the level..i cant see out my living rm windows as the snow blocks my view..our dinner last nite was fun..i had prime rib and a salad and 1/2 baked potatoe..i brought 1/2 home as i couldnt eat it all..maybe the tea and calcium is helping..there was 12 of us..we had another invite to dinner also..a long time friend(who now lives in albama) is here to havea memorial for her dh who passed away a few weeks ago..we had allready made plans and she was upset that we were not coming..made me feel bad as i know this must be an awful time for her..we will attend the service tomorrow tho..glen i hope you have agreat weigh in..dana i love the dots stamps and i have alot of them..i really like their white card stock too..hello to kris donna summer and daphnee hope you all have agreat weekend..check in later rosey:wave:

:wave: i didn't get to the scale today because i got late.
i hope sherree is okay and not baried under alot of snow. rosey i guess you have alot
snowmen in your yard. :lol:
:) glen

Hello Everyone... I am happy today I saw the :sunny:..I was so happy for that because yesterday it was freezing rain all day and accidents..
Schools were closed and I finally got out to the store and back.. I was so glad to be out of the traffic with the sleet coming down..People cannot drive in it and it makes for a scarey trip anywhere..
I have been a lazy bones today..Still in my jammies and reading and watching TV..I made some calilflower mashed potaotes today to have with a meatloaf I will fix tomorrow...I fixed some Chicken salad and I cant believe that I got my hubby to eat a Tortilla..he liked it..I almost :faint: :rofl: I could never get him to try things like that before..but now he is willing to try..Does anyone know the best one for dieting?? I got the one that says fat free..I want to do them instead of bread for a sandwich for him and me.. I hope that this weather stays awhile cause the snow is melting but we are getting flooding like everyone else..
We all need a break from all of this...awful weather

Dana.. I am so glad that you car is back and running good.. Thats wonderful.I know that is a big load off your mind.. I would think that the teacher will be willing to work with you on the time you can come to talk with her..I feel for Logan and all the other kids today..They give them all so much to do and alot of homework. Thats really hard on children today in school..not like me back when I was in school in the stone age..:lol:..we didnt have all of that..Things were taught differently..
I am sure you will get it straight..You are a great Mom..so I know he will be fine..I am sorry that your back yard is a swimming pool..I have seen that here to..not in my yard but near us alot of flooding..
Yes I am gonna go and try out the gym.. I will tell you when I am starting so you can keep giving me the :drill: and :coach:..I need that :lol:..Like you said if its not what I want I can stop after a month..but I am sure I will like it for the water classes alone...Have a great evening :wave:

Mr Ken.. Glad you dont have to worry about shoveling..Thats a hard job..
You will have a good weigh-in next week. Sometimes it pays to get some extra sleep..Keep warm.. and stay OP...Have a great evening :wave:

Donna..I am glad that it warmed up and is sunny your way..Here too..We need that so bad..Thank-you for asking about Buddy..He went to Georgetown University Hospital for experimental meds..well...he went to see if he would be a good canidate for it..Thats what his Dr said for him to do.
That place is well known for thier Cancer research. I dont know if you have heard of it but alot of people come here from everywhere because of it..
Thats all I know at the moment. I called and left a message and sent him a email.. I am sure I will hear something soon..Thank-you again for you sweet care and concern for him..God Bless you Sweetie..Jim goes to get his scan on Thursday the12th..He is nervious but I told him that everything will be alright..Thank-you for asking...Have a great evening :wave:

Rosey.. I cant get over how much snow you have....If I could not see out my windows..That would be time for me to move..But thats just me :lol:
I am not a cold and snow person.. I know that I could not lived there..but I could vist..:lol:..but I know that you are very happy there and thats great...
I am sure that its very costly to pay for all that snow removel..Unreal..Tell Steve to be careful out there and protect his back.. Thats hard work shoveling..I am praying for good test results for him..
Sounds like you had a great time at dinner and I love Prime-rib..but its hard to find a resturant that will make it well done and not tough..
Way to go on the 1/2 baked potato..Maybe that tea thing is working..Great
I need the formula again..Please..
I am so sorry about your friend that passed..its so hard when these things come up and you have made plans..Have a great evening :wave:

Daphne...Kris.....Sheree....I Miss You All..:mag: :cb:.....

Hello..I just got home not to long ago..we went to vist some friends that we have not seen in awhile. They had us over to dinner and we played cards for awhiile..It was so much fun. I wanted to pop in and say Hi to everyone before I go to bed......but....I see that No One Is here today..
I guess you ALL have been busy..
I Miss ALL of You....It's LONELY IN HERE...

:dunno: :write: :callme: :mag: :gossip: :cb: :cb: :wave: :dunno:


I am off to bed.. I hope that ALl of You had a good weekend...
Good Night and God Bless You ALL...:wave:

quick post... very tired.

Guess what???? Jim wants to take me to the Bahamas in March!!!! He surprised me with several options this evening. I just have to decide.... :lol: :shrug:

Hey guys...

Hope all had a great weekend. Mine was OK. I am just tired :p

The :hb: b-day party was fine, as was my visit with Brad.

I feel like such a slug. :devil: I haven't been to the gym since Friday, and it doesn't look promising for this afternoon. Maybe I can do my pliates tape tonight instead.

I am going to try to tan :cool: tomorrow and the rest of the week. I am also going to do the spray on tan on the Thursday morning before I leave. I am kind of getting excited. My goal this weekend is to find appropriate "foundational garments" that will suck it all in and pull it all together for the ball.

I also got some disturbiing news, but want t o investigate further before I talk about it.

I hope all had a great weekend!

Love,
Kris

PS Where is everyone? Here come the guys... :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Hi everyone.. we had to shovel again yesterday before we could even leave for that mem. service :?: it warmed up and the snow came off the roof and piled up on the steps 4 feet deep of wet compacted snow.. we have areal steep roof and its metal so when it warms up the snow slides off..the neighbir kids made bundle of of us yesterday..im going to take pictires so you can see how much snow we have its un real..but normal for winters here..the service was diff..and sad..my g friend gave the eulogy..she was really strong as i dont think i could have done it..it was a masonic funeral.. never been to one like that before.. but am glad she had closure..she leaves for albama today..i will miss her..i finally faced the scale today..id been not trying to hard since thanksgiving until the last 2 weeks.. how could i tell what progress id made if i didnt weigh.. well the good news is my clothes are looser and i feel great..however am not sure how much i had gained since thanksgiving..but know what i weighed after my surg..so have gained 3 # since then.. over the hoildays etc.. as im 3# more than what i was when i left the hosp..so thats an eye opener..am sure it was more than that.. but the journey continues..kris..your dress sounds beautiful..glad the party was ok and hope what ever your investigating turns out the way u want???summer.. i found a label for the yougart and it does have splenda in it and 3 grm of sugar..its the lowest sugar one that i have found..donna.. wow what a neat vacation..lucky you..when will you be going??dana..does that mean you will be a sale person for dots and ctmh??mr ken... i dont have alot of snowmen but sure do have alot of snow..if the grandkids where here they would be making snow forts and snowmen..daphnee the guys are looking for you :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: ..and sheree...we are leaving for anch today.. the dh has a dr apt tomorrow..but the roads are bad so we want to drive while its daylight..other wise we would have to get up at 6 am to leave in the dark..we will stay with the dd tonite..and be home late tomorrow..im getting tired of all these trips but then i would miss hugging my grandkids and no walmart...will talk to you all when i get back..(((hugs))) rosey :wave:

wow I finally made it here to post. Sorry for being MIA but the damn about blank pop up add boots and freezes my comp all the time. I will have to read more about waht ya all doing later on I was just wanting to get here san say that I am here! Just for whatever reason now able to get here. Love ya all!
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Dana I just waned to say tht I had a dryer that bzzed and I called the warrenty in and had them disconnect it. You do not get used to it and heck if u are doing cloths at night? The whole neighborhood will wake up. If warrenty people didn't didconnect then my ex did. Lift the top of the dryer and yiu can figures it out I am sure. I would call warrenty first though.
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Quick post...

Daphne!!!! WOW HOOOOO Great to hear from you!!!! I am glad it's puter problems and not anything to do with your health or family members health why you haven't been posting!

Dana.... where are you?

Kris, Inquiring minds want to know..... LOL I am glad your weekend went well. I can't wait to see you in that beautiful dress.

Summer, how was your day sweetie??

Rosey, I'm holding your hand while you are in Anchorage again.

May have a problem with my passport. Details later.

Donna

Daphne I will post more later on but wanted to mention that your problem with PC sounds like a virus. It sounds more like the one that affected me a few months back and crashed my entire drive. As for the dryer, I usually get to it just before it yells at me! :lol: I have a meeting at school at 11 this morning and things to do before then. I will post later on.

Donna that is awesome! Bahamas! And you have a new body to sport. Just even more incentive to say GOAL!! Our senior class went to bahamas back in 1991 but of course Dana didn't go. :lol: Even if my parents could have afforded it, they wouldn't have let me leave SC without them.

Yeah, Daphne it sure is sounding like you have a virus there. I'm so :sorry: :sorry: :stress: What a pain. Do you have a virus program on your computer? The software I use has a free site that you can scan your computer on it's at http://housecall.trendmicro.com I would scan it just to be sure it's not a virus.

I have never been any where out of the US, Dana and I'm so excited but I had to call NC to have a embossed birth certificate mailed to me for a womping 55 dollars instead of going to Raleigh and obtaining it for 15. or waiting 6 to 8 weeks for one to be mailed to me. I have a copy of my BC but it's not with that embossed stamp so they will not accept that. If I was born in SC, I would have it today because I could drive to the county office and get it if my record checked out. ;) Anyway, plans are on the way now and I'm excited. It's still cheaper than having to buy a passport which would of been 85 to 100 dollars. UGH! :yikes:

I don't think I would keep a clothes dryer that I can't control the signal on. LOL LOL LOL :rofl:

Well, I need to go and do some errands. You guys have a good day!

Donna

Hello Everyone....The sun is out today...It a bit warmer and thats great with me..I have been doing errands and now I am making a meatloaf for dinner..Plus laundry..Never ending there. My friend has been here today using my pooter..Hers is in the shop..She needed to clear her mailbox and etc..So we had lunch and now it back to my chores...so I thought I would say hi before I get back to it......:lol:

Donna...WOW Bahamas..WOW....How Wonderful...I know that you must be so excited..I am so excited for you.....I say one day I will get there...I am glad that you got your BC so you wont have to worry about a passport..They take forever..so I am told...March is right around the corner..Please take plenty of pictures...I know that you will have a wondeful time Sweetie..All I can say is ENJOY....WOW... :dancer: :wave:

Daphne.. I am so sorry that you have been having all this trouble..It does sound like a virus..I hope that you can find out what the prob is..I hope you can get it fixed real soon...Please let us know whats going on when you can..
We all miss you when you are MIA..and Much Love to You too...
Hang in there Sweetie.....:grouphug:.:wave:

Rosey.. Thanks for the info on the Yogart.. Have a safe trip and I am praying for good results for Steve.....I have you hand as well..
Have fun with the Grandchildren and I know that Walmart misses you so you will have to stop in there and say hello....:lol:..I still cant get over how much snow you have had..Unreal..:yikes:..I cant wait to see the pictures..I know that its so hard to lose and I think you have done GREAT.......You have maintained all but 3 pounds..Thats sooo good Rosey..You are working on it and thats what counts..I am so proud of you.. I have to inspire to do what you are doing..:wave:

Kris.....I cant wait to see pictures of you in your dress..Looking beautiful as ever.....Glad you weekend went well.. I was thinking about that spray on tan..but I am gonna use the tanning beds at the gym..another reason to go..:lol:..I know when you work its hard to make time for everything...but you will get it done..I hope that you find the foundation you are looking for..
I hope what-ever it is....... that you know we are here for you..:wave:

Dana.. Hope that your day is going good.. I guess your dryer doesnt have a on and off switch for the buzzer..I would call the place you bought it from and ask them.. I would think they could tell you..I am sorry that you didnt get to go to the Bahamas with your class..That sounds like alot of parents I know..:lol:They would never let their kids go away like that..Maybe one day you and I will get there......I always call MB My Bahamas.:lol:..:wave:

Mr Ken..How is your day going????.:wave:

Well, Summer my Dad is going to sell the house at the beach. But, he is going to buy a condo so he will still have a place there. I can understand, it's a lot of work keeping up with that house. But... I will miss it. :(

I am getting excited now that my BC is taking care of. The way it is though I am learning that I would not of been able to even get a passport with the copy of my birth certificate that I have now anyway. So, I guess it worked out for the best. Would love to go to Italy for our 20th Anniversary but I think that this trip is our 20th anniversary a year and plus some early! LOL :lol: :lol:

IT is COLD and cloudy here today. It's suppose to rain. :rain:

I have been so busy that you won't be surprised to hear the following about myself. Thank you Dana for sending me a pm I think of you all often and have not had a chance to check out any posts and won't be able to.. We did move in on Jan 16th and it is awesome...we were in Anchorage over the past weekend on a shopping spree for the house..sad to sa I was so sick that I didn't not enjoy much of it.. ok the Outbacks was awsome!! As for weight..I maintained over the holidays and am at a 63 lb loss as of right now..though I have been told to not excercise and to lay in bed all day long is brutal on any weight loss...As for myself...I am pretty sick, apparently I caught this virus a few weeks ago and my body has not been able to shake it and it wore me out...so as of Sunday I have been on complete bedrest (except the 2 am hour.. I just can't sleep ALL day!) One step away from being put into the hospital. The toxins from the virus attacked my joints and I was in extreme pain. am doing a bit better but go to the doc again on Thursday to get that go ahead to go back to work at school...the doc said I had post viral arthralgia!!! After looked up on the net it says Chronic Fatigue Syndrome... ho hum! I have some questions for the doc on that one!
Well I better hit the hay..Chat soon...Blessings to you all...Sheree

:wave: welcome back sheree and get well soon. :grouphug:
donna: are you taking an extra large suitcase? it's for me because i want to go somewhere warm.
rosey hope you had a good trip.
:) glen

morning everyone! I don't have a virus I think it is just Walmart and how bad they suck:lol: I have been trying to get the smilies list and it is hecka slow.
Sheree I am so sorry about you getting sick. So it was a big name for being to tired? :lol: I know there is more to it than that but I had to say it. What did the Doctor say?
Dana OK woman chat about the new stamping thing now. How did the meeting go? How are the kids, the hubby, and the car?
Donna I am so happy that you are getting to go to the Bahamas! With that hot body will you be getting a thong?:lol: When are you going again? How did he tell you about it? I hope he was romantic about it. What are you going to do with Elena? How has she been acting lately? Anymore on her grades?
Rosey I hope that you get to have some fun at least in Ankorage. Have a safe trip and post soon sweetheart. I hope that you get some better weather soon there.
Glen I will be in that suitcase as well as you! I guess she will need s steamer trunk! How is the weightloss going this week?
Kris I am amazed at how busy you always are. I hope the news you spoke of will turn out OK for you. Please when you are ready lets us know what it is.
Summer...... I love you sweetheart. You are always so sweet and caring I don't know where you get it from. I have a card for Buddy that I am sending c/o you, will that work? What are your plans this summer? How is Mr. Hubby doing this week?
Daphne

OKOK so what are we all doing for Valentine Day this year? It is my anniversary as well that day. My neighbors were going to watch the kids for us Saturday night but we didn't think of it being a 3 day weekend. She asked me if they were still watching the kids so I knew something was up. I told her to go ahead and go for the weekend. We would make it a different day. I am a bit sad because I had wanted to go to the casino in Chelais, WA. They are ding the Newly Wed Game but for married folks. It would have been fun but oh well:shrug:I guess that my night will just not be as romantic as I had wanted.:devil: :o I still am not in a frame of mond to lose weight. I need to get my mojo back with it. The way Jason is gone all the time and planning on being gone all next month I just get to depressed. On the fun side though I have long distance on my home phone now. I am getting a pay as you go cell phone so now I can call you all and chat! Hope to see postings today!
Daphne]

We have 2 of those pay as you go cell phones daphne and I love ours. It's so much cheaper and you're not restricted on anything. I think they are better than the contracts you get into. I'm glad to see you posted. The thing with the stamps is I've signed on to be a consultant for Close to My Heart stamps or formally known as DOTS (dozens of terrific stamps). I really wanted to do it to get the catalogs but you can purchase at a little discount as well. So I'm not looking for any profits if anyone wants to order anything when I get the kit then you can at the discount. I can share some catalogs or make copies or email or whatever (all the stuff they don't like for you to do) :lol: I'm not looking for anything on valentines day but with it being your anniversary, I'd expect something. :lol: The car is running great, kids and DH are doing great. My meeting with logan's teacher yesterday turned out well. I sort of grew up with the teacher. Her mom lives over here near us but when I was a kid, her back yard was almost our back yard, divided by a garden. Details of meeting to come. :lol:

Sheree I"m thrilled to hear from you and at least know you're ok. I pray that you recover soon and knock whatever it is you have. I understand completely how stress and over doing it can cause a break down. I'm also excited that you got to move into your house. That is awesome and i hope that you can post more often as or when you can.

Donna I"m glad your trip is working out for you and I know you're excited. You definately have to take some pictures for us. I take it Elena isn't going??

The meeting with logan's teacher was to express to me how logan was slipping in math. They got their progress reports today and he's slipped little by little since the beginning of the year. I am having him put in the after school math lab program twice a week on the same days that brett stays for his reading program. It can't hurt anyway. He starts it next week. He's have difficulty with multiplication but she said 90 percent of the class was.

Rosey I'm lost now. Are you gone now or on your way back?? Maybe I need to go re-read the posts. :lol:

Well hate to cut it off but I"m trying to watch a tv program and write this at the same time.

Having a hard time being motivated to go to the gym this afternoon... :drill: I guess I need him to motivate me. May be I'll just go tan...at least that is productive.

All is well here. Still waiting to see whether a disease that I found out is in hubby's family is hereditary. problem is that hubby doesn't know about the disease. his grandmother let it slip to me the other day.

I got DH a cd and book for VD the book is called walking with frodo. it shows the symbolism that tolken used in lord of the rings and compares it to the Bible. apparently tolken was a big christian in his day and age and used the book as an allegory...i think that's right

any way. hope all are well. post soon.

Kris

Kris I hope that everythings works out OK for you and hubby.
Iam getting a new stove on Friday.:lol: OK it may not be romantic but I need and want a new one. Mine has a metal top and it gets way to hot. I have to go see what color the front is brb. :lol: NM I remember it is a black front with a little window in it. Jason didn't know what I wanted stove wise so he finally asked. He needed to know if I wanted a window in it.:nono: So I guess that is my gift!
Dana I hope that the kids get the help that they need at school. I know how frustrating it can bo for you. WOw that just makes another trip 2 days a week to school soesn't it?
Daphne

Daphne- jason needs you to cook doesn't he?? So he needs for you to be happy with your stove. :lol: That is something that you can keep forever and not eat in one sit down. Like candy! Duh!! :lol: Yes it makes more trips to school for me each week but at least it's only 8 minutes away.

Donna what did your scales say this morning?? I managed to get rid of those same 2 pounds again and I really want it to be lower next week.

Hi everyone.. we got home late last night but i was to tired to post..and had errands today so here i am..it was an awful trip on many levels..we got up there ok the roads werent to bad..the dh rushed me in wallmart so didnt get to shop like i wanted :?: got to the dd's viisited had dinner hit the sack and up the next morning to go to the appt and it was freezing rain..i could hardly stand as we got in the car.. we left early and drove slow.. saw the dr.. they did a painful nerve test on dh to check his legs.. and read the mri's the dr has referred dh to a neuraological surgeon.. his back is worse..he has 3 things wrong.. the bulging disc.. a bone spur.. and agenetic condition where the hole that the nerve travels thru at that same spot the disc bulges is to small..has mother and 2 brothers have all had surg on backs and necks to correct it..soooooo we go to another dr and then see what they can do to fix it..while we were at the dr's we had an earth quake.. then as we were leaving they said there was a travel advisory out.. we went anyways.. part of the trip is mts on one side and ocean on the other.. well it was raining and wind was bolwing up to 100 miles an hr.. we should have gone back..honestly i was really scared.. the wind blew us all over and rocks and sand and chunks of ice kept flying around us.. we finally got out of that and up in the mts..it snowed then ..but as we got closer to home the roads got better.. to top things off we were talking about the next surg and i was trying to convey how i felt and how this all affected me personally..well lets say it was bad timing on my part..as he just didnt get it..i know this is hard for him but me too and hes an awful pateint and am not looking forward to this at all..but want to see him well and not in pain.. sorry for the venting..but am glad to be home..sheree.. am so glad you posted we have all worried about you..hope you feel better real soon and pm me your phone # so i can call some time..daphnee glad you are getting a new stove..donna that trip sounds like so much fun..dana did you get your dots stuff yet.. am curious what you get for 80$..summer thanks for the kind words of encouragement..im really trying..mr ken hello to you..and kris hope things work out for you with the genetics thing..we are babysitting for valentines day..but thats ok cuz homes my favorite place..will check in on you all later..rosey:wave:

Hi! :wave:

Dana, I lost 1/2 pound. It would of been more if it wasn't for my usual water weight this time of the month. Congratulations on your 2 pound loss!!! The catalog sounds interesting, just send me a link to the site in email and I would love to check it out. Sounds like Logan's teacher is very good in giving you an heads up on the math situation. Elena is doing better, I think but still multiplication is a problem. I need to drill her more or put her in a tutoring center. Haven't made up my mind yet. No, Elena is not going with us! :lol: :lol: My sister agreed to keep her for us. She will like being with them for a few days.

{{{Sheree}}} I am so glad to have heard from you but so sad that :cry: you have been so sick!!!! I was hoping you were just busy with the move for the reason for your absence. I am praying that you get better and better each day and that you will be able to go back and do some more shopping when you are feeling better.

Glen, did you tell us how your weigh in last weekend went? I hope well.

Daphne, so glad your computer didn't have a virus. WHEW!!! :) And the new stove sounds great. I could use a new dishwasher actually. It never really did well and it was supposed to be quiet... LOL yeah, right! I remember one mother's day I got a new washer and dryer and that suit me just fine because I sure needed it. Jim got a new recliner that year for his father's day! LOL

Summer, how are you sweetie? I don't think I've seen a post from you!!!! OH.... I just remembered was today the day for Jim's test??? Or is that tomorrow... Gosh, I need to re-track the posts and see. :dunno: Jim has his next echo cardiogram done in May. Always makes me nervous but I think he is doing ok. :yes:

Kris, I sure hope that disease is not hereditary. It must be pretty bad for you to be so concerned about it. I think I may need to join you in working on a tan... March 3rd will be here soon!!! I tried on a pair of shorts I bought last summer that were too tight for me. They fit me perfectly now!!! So, that's one thing to take. :lol: I love the Lord of the Rings and yes, I heard the same thing about J.R.R. Tolkien. We saw a clip from the Passion of Christ movie that Mel Gibson did on Sunday. I am going to see that movie when it comes out.

Rosey, Hope all is well with you today. :lucky:

Well, it's done guys!!! :bravo: Reservations have been made and we are set to go to Nassau, New Providence Island on March 3-7th!!!! I can not wait!!! After 18 years of marriage we are finally getting our honeymoon. ;)

Well, going to end for now. Have a great evening! :wave: :encore: :cheers: :cheer:

Rosey, we were posting at the same time.

Oh, my that must of been so awful!! I would of been scared to death to be in that kind of a storm! I'm so glad you are ok!

I know, they don't realize what kind of stress and emotions it has on us caretakers when they are down. It is bad for them sure, but we need help too. You are so good and you have been through so much. I pray that soon all this will be behind you both but from the sounds of all his troubles you may be in it longer than first thought. But, God works miracles still and I'm praying for one for you and Steve. {{{{Rosey}}}} :grouphug: :grouphug:

Hello Everyone.. I finally got in here..I have lost 2 posts already..I am really flustrated with this pooter today..Anyway..I wil try to give you all the short version..:lol: Jim has a cat scan tomorrow at 10:00..Then I will take him to lunch..I have errands after that..I pray that his scan will be good news..
Please excuss me if I dont have you all in order of your posts.

Daphne..That was so Sweet of you to say..and so thoughtful for you to send Buddy a card.. I will see that he gets it..Thank-you for being such a Sweet caring friend..I am sorry that your anniversary plans are not working out..The casino sounded like a lot of fun..I would watch the children for you if I could..
Maybe you all can go to to dinner soon...Your stove sounds really nice.. He could still surprise you too...What ever you all do I wish you fun and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY EARLY..Thank-you for asking about Jim..he is doing good..We both have to really try harder weight wise..so I know how hard it is to get motivated when there is so much stress in your life..We all have some sort of stress but its so much harder with a family to raise..I feel for you Sweetie.. Hang in there :grouphug:..I know its hard doing it alone alot of the time..I admire you for being so strong and being a wonderful Mom..Your phone plan sounds good..I just got Freedom plan..I can call anyone anywhere anytime for 50.00 per month and have 5 other features on my phone call wait..call forward etc..included in that price..We all need to give phone numbers out by email and the set up a conference call..How cool would that be..Have a good evening :wave:

Sheree...I am glad to hear from you..We ALL have missed you
I am so sorry that you have been so ill. I am glad that you are getting better..I know that you must be so happy to be moved in you new house.
Get plenty of rest..Drs. Orders...and let us know when you are feeling better..
You have done great losing weight... I think thats wonderful..I hope to do good one day too...I will keep you in my prayers to get better..:wave:

Donna... I am so sorry that you Dad is selling the beach house. I do understand that it would be alot easier for him in a Condo..Maybe he would sell it to me...:lol: You think??? :lol:.I know that you will miss it..but If I bought it you could still come there..:lol: I am glad he is getting a Condo in MB..So we can still meet up..Hope that your weather warms up and you dont get that rain..It was really nice here today sunny and in the 50's..but the cold is coming back so says the weather man tonight..:cry:..I am glad that you got all your BC straight and I am with Mr Ken and Daphne..I want to go too..You will need another trunk just for me to go..:rofl:.....I am there.....
Have a good evening :wave:

Kris..I know how you feel..I am like a Yo-Yo in Motivation.. I need :drill: and a :coach: everyday..One day I am up and the next down..I dont know why..but I think when we join the gym ( waiting on some money coming soon )..knowing that I am paying every month will do it for me..Atleast I hope so..Let me know what you think of that Spray on tan..I hope that things will be alright with your family..I will keep you all in my prayers..Hang in there Sweetie :grouphug: Have a good evening :wave:

Dana...I am glad that things are going good for you...I am sure what-ever you decide for Logan is the right thing..You are a wonderful Mother..I am sure he will learn his multiplication..I had a hard time with that when I was in school..but I fianlly got it..with the help of a great teacher..I am glad that you know the tacher that well..it makes it better when talking to her I am sure..Thats good..I hope that you do good in the Dots consultant.and get what you want..Have a good evening :wave:

Rosey..I guess you are still gone..I Miss You and I Have your hand still..I am praying for good news..Hope that you had fun in Walmart ..
Let us know when you are back....:wave:

Mr Ken...hope that you get some warm weather real soon...:wave:

Well I hope that I didnt miss anyone.. I really dont know why this happens to me..but I hope this one posts..

Well I did it....Hurayyyyyy .....


I just wanted to say before I forget......

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL MY WONDEFUL FRIENDS IN HERE.....
I LOVE YOU ALL.....

Summer, the best to you and Jim tomorrow. I hope to hear from you and how it went, ok? I wish you could buy the beach house but he turned down an offer for 800,000. :shrug: Maybe you could? :?: I know I couldn't. :lol:

Happy Valentines to Summer TOO!

Well a quick note...sounds like you are all are the same doing great...going on trips, venting towards one another, getting gifts, loosing weight, it is great to read about you all...
I tried to go out tonight...hubby bought a 4 wheeler tonight and just couldn't do it without me...I agreed to go and he had to pick up the Subaru from its oil change..so I had to drive. I was so out of it he was really worried for a couple of hours after we got home..I was white as a ghost and only could eat and lay down...anyone watching IDOL?? I like Diane didn't care much for Fantasia would have rather seen Matt go through. Or Survivor?? A little too early to say anything about that show...though don't care for the nude Richard...
We have had 40 in the weather and everything is getting slick out because of melting and freezing. But we will take the nice weather...ok everyone else will I can't enjoy it yet. I will keep you posted...appt is tomorrow at 2 to see what the doc says. Hubby informed me today taht he has a mandatory meeting he has to be in at 2 (same time as my appt) Well I can't do that...and he realized that I can't do it alone after him taking me out last night...I am leaving it up to the Lord to work it out that this M meeting is not M for him and he can take care of me. We have had a dinner made for us every night Praise God..it has been so helpful for Don. My littlest one was throwing up yesterday that was not helpful at all...Well better get back to bed..need to to not continue this 2 am wake up thing...uuggh!
Great on teh weight loss guys...I love having a new oven (among everyting else new too) Rosey bless your heart...that sounded like an awful trip back home..and thankful we had a smooth trip back last weekend. I will keep your guys situation in prayer that Steve can just get to feeling better...I honestly believe in the power of prayer and the Lord can heal and do miracles...just a quick note..our Principals hubby was in Thailand on a missions trip over the holidays...he was on his last few days of the trip (1 month) and he fell through a roof on to a man (praise God he softened the blow) on to a cement floor...he fractured his head from top to bottom and they thought he broke his back...immediately they took him to Bangkok for medical assistance...She our principal was contacted and she got her bible out and found all the scriptures she could on prayer...she read them a couple of times and prayed; Lord you said you would help and answer prayer if we only asked and went to bed peacefully know the next time she got a phone call it would be a good report. Sure enough it was no broken back just a fracture and that the bleeding on the brain has stopped...he was in a deep sleep and we all began to pray for him to wake up with no pain or as minimal as much..the kids at school know how to pray..Well to make a LONG story short. He did wake up with no pain! She had to go over there to spend a few weeks with him until they realeased him and they did...he has not had one head ache on that huge fracture and everytime he has been seen by a doc they are amazed of his recovery..he has to wear a back brace for 12 weeks but that is ok..There were so many answered prayer. Now of course the good Lord does let things happen for us to grow and learn to become more closer to him but I would say that prayer is a comfort for us to do...especially if you document your prayers and then right down when they are answered...God Bless you all
Chat soon..

Sheree that was such a fulfilling post to read. It just opens your eyes even more so and I never cease to be amazed in the power of prayer. I pray things will work out with you just as well. I was shocked to see you had posted during the night for you guys. It's 10 a.m. as I read your post.

I got my pilates dvd's yesterday and watched the basic video today and did the 20 minute workout. Needless to say I have spaghetti legs now. Not the size of them but the strength of them. The commercial says to do that 3 times a week and for me, that's my only goal right now to at least stay on track and do that 3 times a week. I'm just so out of shape it's pathetic. I did write down measurements however in case I don't see any change on the scales.

Rosey I am so sorry you guys had to endure that. I can't even get over how you function normally with snow on the ground and it freezes our whole states of minds when we get flurries. :lol: Sheree is right though, God can and will take care of you guys and heal steve. You have to believe in that, have faith and keep on praying as we all will. I understand the pain he's in cause my dad had been there, done that and is still in awlful pain. He's addicted to heavy pain pills but won't admit it.

Summer I truly apologize for not mentioning your DH"s tests today. Thank you Donna for bringing that up. Jim will be fine and I know a load will be lifted once it's all over and he can relax and have some lunch with his beautiful and most caring wife in the world. I know he's going through it right now as I post and I will say a prayer for the both of you. Are you getting wintry weather today? I pray you get home safely just the same.

As for idol, I agree with sheree, I don't see why fantasia won over matt but I don't know why some of the others weren't in top 2 either. I liked the diane girl, she did great to be 16 but I can't make a decision yet on anyone until I see them sing songs they are asked to do, like different genres that showcase their voices. On survivor, I'm still disappointed that they voted off Tina so quickly and I do not care for the nudest, Richard either. :lol:

Well I have to get something accomplished today while I'm home alone. I have some racing to watch at 1 p.m. as well. I'm so thrilled my racing is back. :)

Hi everyone..thanks for all your kind words..that was an awful trip and soooo glad to be home..yes i pray for my dh recovery.. and for the pain to go away..its been along haul and not over yet..thru all of this i forget to take care of me.. the dr scolded me when i had surg about getting so wrapped up in my dh health problems that i forget myself..and when i try and express myself i feel so guilty..and the dh just doesnt get it :?: he so spoiled and i did it :lol: :?: :lol: ..we watched a new movie last night called Second Hand Lions..i highly recommend it..and its ok for kids to see too..sheree am so sorry you have been sick..hope the dr's can help..dana.. wtg on the exercise..ive been using my 2# weights and those bungie cord things..but standing or sitting..if i was on the floor it would take a sky crane to get me up :lol: also walking in the mall and at wall mart helps..are your legs sore??as far as the snow.. it doesnt stop us much.. they dont even close the schools..summer hopr jims tests go well.. am thinking good thoughts for you both..donna..wow you have your tickets allready..a honeymoon..i have never had one either..are you getting any new clothes.. a bikini maybe..daphnee happy anniversary..hope you get to celebrate it..kris..am thinking of you and hope you get that health thing worked out.. we are here for you..mr ken hello to you too..what other hobbies do you have?? do you watch these reality tv shows too..im hooked on survivor..this new one reminds me how i disliked some of those people :lol: :?: :lol: and rellay liked others like rupert and big tom..also wath idol but to soon to tell whos my favorite..well have sent the dh to town to return that movie.. so am going to take advantage of the quiet..check in later ((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

got a nasty cold. :stress: :no: :censored:

but I need to know... Summer, I am concerned that you haven't given an update!!! Please :write:

BTW, Dana who is the guy in your Avatar? :?: :dunno:

Hello Everyone..I am sorry that I didnt get in here untill now..I have been on the phone and returning calls..etc..
Jim is ok and we know nothing of the results.. We had to go to our Fav Dr and get some different sugar pills for Jim to take for the next 4 days..Something to do with the dye they inject for the scan.. and he has to have blood test on Monday..Something to do with the test..These all are normal things according to our Dr. I hate that we have to wait for results..we see our PC Wednesday and then we go to the Chemo Dr that ordered the scan next week..so he can give his oppinion....Also..Jims hernia is bigger and I know that surgery will be taking place..I am so worried about that and he is stressed over it..It seems like they fix one thing and something else happens..Sorry..Its just worry and stress..and of course I could not sleep last night..so I have been up for.... well toooooooooo long.. :tired: :stress: .....I year ago today Jim had Colon surgery..The Good Lord above heard all the prayers for him and pulled him through it and The Good Lord will again...He hears our prayers..I beleive that... I was also on the phone because poor Buddy is back in the hospital again..more intestant infections...Poor man..I will know more tomorrow..
Its been a rough day..but I will make it...

{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}}}.. I am so sorry that I didnt see your post..I was having so much trouble getting in here the other day..I am so sorry that Steve needs a operation..Do you think its heriditary his back probs??
I know that its a very stressful time for you Sweetie :grouphug:..You cannot neglect yourself..I know its so easy to do..but you have special needs..like Diabetes...Thats so important...Please Take Care of you Rosey....
I have your hand.. Things will get better..and then you had all that scarey weather to drive back in and a earthquake too..Unreal.. :fr: I am so glad you made it home safe...I am sure you were happy to get home.. I know you are not wanting to go through more of the same being the caregiver..Its really hard.. I know....so anytime that you need to vent please just do it and if want to talk..email me your phone number I will call you My Dear Sweet Friend....Hang in there Rosey...it will get better..I will keep you both in my prayers :angel: :wave:

Donna..Thank-you for your sweet concern for us.. I didnt mean to worry you..Its just been a tough day..really.. I am so stressed out over all this worring about him again going in the hospital and things going wrong again.. I do believe that this hernia is a direct result of not proper closing him up..Thats why that hole happened when he threw-up..the one I had to dress for 8 months..so I am worried..He is stressed out over it all..Worrying about scan results and his hernia.. I dont let him see me this way..so worried and upset....I have to be strong for him....but I am soooo tired..Well one things for sure... I cant afford your Dad's Beach house.. :rofl: I am sorry that you have a bad cold.. I hope that you feel better real soon..Get plenty of rest and have some chicken soup.. I wish you were close I would make you some...Just keep thinking Bahama Mama...:lol:..Way to go on weight Loss too..:cp:

Dana...Thank-you for your Sweet concern for us..Please dont applogize its alright..You are always here for me and I appreciate that and such sweet things you said....Thank-you for all your prayers Sweetie....
We did go to lunch...It was ok..A new place....We had rotiserrie (sp) chicken and veg and salad..it was alright.. I like this other place for that chicken but he wanted to try this one.....No biggie...always good to try other places
We didnt get the snow they predicted this afternoon.. I was so happy for that..Jim wanted to get home to see the pre-race thing this afternoon..but he got to see some we had to go to the Dr.s' office and that held him up and then a few errands..Great picture of Dale JR...he is a cutie...He is in a good spot for Sunday... Jim is happy about that...
Way To Go on your weight loss too... :cp: It also sounds like you are into your Pilates tapes.. Thats Great.. :strong: You are doing it...I always knew you would...I am with Rosey..I dont think I could do those floor exercises
If I got on the floor to do them..they would have to call a Wrecker to get me up.. :rofl:

Sheree..It was so good to hear from you again..I am sorry that you are still so ill.. I will keep you in my prayers...That was a wonderful and amazing story about Faith... It shows that the Good Lord above does answer prayers.. I have always believed that...
I will say a prayer for your Principals continued recovery..I hope that your hubby can take you to the Dr tomorrow..if not that someone else can..You certainly cannot drive in your condition...Please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest and keep warm..You are also in my prayers to get better
Let us know what the Dr. says..when you can..:wave:

Daphne..I hope that all is well with you.. I dont think I saw a post from you today..I Miss you...:wave:

Kris.. I am sure you are busy getting ready for the ball...It almost like Cinderella...I am mean..its exciting...Have fun..:wave:

Mr Ken... Hope that you are keeping warm..Hows you weather????.:wave:

I hope that I have not missed anyone or anything that needed a answer... I am just so tired....and I need to go to bed...
If I am not in here tomorrow..I will try to come in on Sat..I have alot of things to do tomorrow...SO TGIF... :wave: :cb: :cp: :dancer: :flow2: :grouphug: :encore:

Well here it is again at taht 2 am hour...I am going to have to break this habit soon...I tried to not get up and just lay there..but for some unknown reason I have heart burn...all that fattening lasagna we have been eating..I need to get back on track of my food intake and drinking water and still rest...I need to not take advantage of the fact I am very sick to gain all my weight back...uugh!
Well the doc says he does not know what is wrong...I have no signs of a sinus infection but he put me on antiobiotics and another decongestent to rule out that for my head..he heard an irregular heart beat and therefore made me take an EKG which came out irregular and that is main well second concern was that my heart beat is TOO slow...it is beating from 42-52! That is why I am so tired and not able to function. You wouldn't recogonize me...I am emotional and tired...can't handle the loudness of the kids...the comotion of too many things going on around me...layng in bed this past week has been a blessing...My hubby and I have been really trying to see what the Lord is trying to tell us...he keeps telling me..my DH that is that I am not working next school year...ok what about now....so tentatively I got another sub for next week..the docs orders are for me to ease back into life and if I get too tired which I will to stop and lay down. I can't do that teaching. I still need to talk to the principal tomorrow to verify and actually may back out of the rest of the year...but of course I work to pay for my kids tuition..so the Lord will have to provide or bring in some other way to pay for that...sell one of the cars maybe...Well enough..thanks for our prayers and I will keep you guys informed...God bless and have a great day. chat soon..
ps my dh came in yesterday am before taking the kids to school and gave me a huge hug and said I rearrange my day so I can take you to the doctor..I was so relieved..last night we just layed in bed crying and holding each other it is very frustrating to NOT know what is going on...I said to him why are you crying he said I love you so much and needed to know you needed me there even though he just stood there over in the corner and didn't say much..I said I just needed you to be there for me..I do so much on my own and am so independently dependent if that makes sense..Just to tell you how bad my heart rate is..with out getting too personal...it didn't raise any after well you know...that was tiring too...but he has been such a big trooper and needs to feel loved not only told..ok I am sorry for going to far..

Sherry have you had your blood sugar tested? Some of your symptoms sound somewhat related to sugar control.

I have to get my kids up for school but wanted to comment on summer. I'm glad you posted to let us know things went fine and I believe that scan will prove that. Was jim on Glucophage or Metformin for his sugar? That's the one that has to be stopped after scans using iodine. It's just a precaution for your kidneys. It can help impair kidney function but after a few days of being off of that combination it will be safe to go back to the old stuff. Well I need to get off of here.

Sheree still praying for you girl. Hang in there!

BTW Donna, my picture is Dale Earnhardt Jr. Did you think it was my DH??? :lol:

thanks I will look into that...any angle is welcome...

Oh, my!!! I am so filled with grief for you all while reading this mornings posts. I have medicine head so bare with me if I start not making any sense.

{{{{{Sheree}}}}} Does your doctor suggest you see a cardiologist? It may you need a pace maker. OR I was even thinking about that Epstein Barr virus that gets you so fatigued you can't function. That happened to our preacher a couple years ago. It was very hard for him and he didn't preach for a good month or maybe longer. I'm so sorry,not knowing what's going on is the hardest part of any illness you or a loved one is going through. I am praying for you Sheree and your good husband. Just take one day at a time and keep looking UP for guidance. I wish I could do something for you to take away all this grief but I can't. All I can do is pray and that I will truly do.

{{{{Summer}}}} I was so happy to read something from you. I can not even imagine all that you are going through with those old feelings of fear creeping up. :grouphug: It's so hard to be so strong for Jim so he won't be so discouraged. Time will tell and I am praying for good results. As for the hernia, I'm so sorry but it may need to be removed. Will it be laproscopic? I know for hiatal hernias it is now. I need that surgery myself. Anyway, keep looking UP like Sheree is He will comfort and guide you. I feel so helpless for you, but I will do what I can and that is to pray.

Dana, to be quite honest with you I thought it was a picture of bell boy from a hotel. I was thinking "why would she have that" then I looked closer and saw it could of been Nascar racing stuff and being ignorant of the names, I felt that it was one of those guys! :lol: :rofl: No, I didn't even think it was your dh... LOL

Well, my certified certificate came today. It's really something that I DID have the copy just not that stupid seal punched in it. You really can read my copy I had better but the new one has that seal.

{{Rosey}} {{Sheree}} {{Summer}} special hugs for you three as you all are facing such troubles. I am praying for each of you for God to lay His hands on you and reveal Himself in a very special way.

Love,
Donna

Hi everyone..its been such a crazy day allready and not even lunch time..sheree..sure hope you find whats wrong..take care of you..am glad your dh is being so helpful..it means everything doesnt it..summer i hate waiting for test results too..but am thinking good thoughts for you both..so much has happened in a year..well tomorrow is valentines day.. my dh brought me flowers yesterday and a card.. today im making him home made cookies as he craves them and i never bake anymore as i eat it too so this will be a labor of love and then he can take them down to the garage where i cant get them :lol: hope you are all remembered by your sweeties..kris hope you have agreat time at your dance.. ill bet you will look like cinderella..daphnee dana donna and mr ken hello to all of you and thanks for all the kind words..like i said its been a crazy day..my 82 yr old mother had surg yesterday on her knee..while she was in surg my sister who was to stay with her got an emergency call and her dh had had a heart attack..he is going to be fine.. he had a blockage and they put in a stint..also my neice their daughter is having trouble with her pregnancy..her first and shes on bed rest.. they hope to get her thru the next week and then will take the baby..soooooo i didnt know any of this till this am.. then the dr office called and scheduled dh appt for monday so its back to anch we go.. :?: and my poor little head is spinning..isnt life strange at times..i know we will all be fine..any ways am thankful for friends like all of you that let me vent..and understand that sometimes we need to blow.. actually i need chocolate but theres none here thankgoodness...(((((hugs)))))))) rosey:wave:

Rosey, when it rains it pours doesn't it sweetie? How is your mother doing? Oh, and glad your bil is doing better. How far along is your nieces' daughter? We are sure having lots of prayer requests lately. Have a good Valentines Day in spite of the bad news. :love:
Happy Valentines Day to all my special friends

Hi everyone..wow its after dinner and im the first in here today..you all must be having a great valentines day..i spent the day babysitting and boy one 5 yr old girl sure wore me out :lol: i finally sent her outside and pretty soon her and her grampa were building this huge snowman on our deck..i thought of you mr ken as you asked if i had a yard full of them.. well i now have one big one.. the sun was out and they sure had fun.. took lots of pic's..my mother is doing well from her surg..its hard for me as she so far away but i talk to her everyday..my brother in law is home.. has to take meds and go to cadiac rehab..quit smoking and change his diet and life style now where have we heard that befor.. am so greatful he is going to be ok.. hes only 52..his daughter is in the hosp on bed rest.. her baby is due in 4 1/2 weeks but she has toxcimia so they are watching her close..we head to anch tomorrow..im glad that we have some answers but im so weary of all this..will keep you updated.. we should be back monday but if the surg scheduled right away who knows??kris i hope you are dancing your slippers off at your ball cinderella..summer hope you and jim are distracted while waiting for your test results am thinking all good thoughts for you..dana..are you palnning a romantic evening?? daphnee what did you do today..sheree sure hope that you are feeling better..what a sweet thing for you dh to reararange his schedule for you..donna are you hunting for summer clothes now.. a new bikini maybe, thanks for the kind words..mr ken how was your weigh in.. the snowman made me think of you..well the wild one is finally quiet shes watching Mouse HUnt with her grampa..will check in on you all later..Happy Valentines day everyone (((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

:wave: is every one at gym working off all candies :lol:
good luck tommorow rosey
i gaind yesterday
:) glen

:) :) Oh my goodness now isn't that one just too cute? Wow were to begin?
Rosey my prayers aare with you and yours and all the health needs that seem to be going on. Please keep us posted and let us all know what we can do. I love the idea of snowmen all over your yard! :lol: I think that woukd be very cool! How deep is the snow today?
Dana how are you doing? Have you figured any more out about your sugar levels? Have they leveled off yet? I had fun talking to you the other day on the phone. I swear ya'all have the cutest accents! :rofl: :rofl:
Summer Bless you heart darlin. It does sure seem that when it rains it does pour with the health issues here. I hope that your DH gets good news and that he will be feeling more than 100% soon. How have you been doing? What have you done special just for you?
Sheree Wow I have no idea what to say to you. I would love to be tehre to help you with each day. What a sweet thing and caring and loving thing for the DH rearranging his day. I was really hoping and beliving that he would. I loved the *story* about the hmmmm cuddletime?? :o :) :love: It just goes to show how close we all are to each other to share that and know that it was a tender thing.
Ken OK why didn't you post more dude? :lol:
Kris tell us all ablout the dance! :spin: :dancer: What did you do an dhow much fun was it and did you dance all night and how was the dress and........
DOnna..... Miss Bahama Mama... :coach: :cheer: :tread: OK woman now you really have to stay focused and not sick and get a tan and wooohooooo. I am so happy for your trip. How many more days is it now? I am to lazy to scroll around! How is Elena doing this weekend?
OK We all went to breakfast for Valentines Day, and then went and did some stove comaprison shopping. We had gone to Home Depot and I found what I really wantd. It is a porch swing for the back yard. Jason hadn't bought me anything being as he wanted me to get what I really wanted. :lol: He has said he was going to get me flowers but thought they will be dead in 3 days so get what I want. :lol: My swing was more than the roses! We came home for a bit and took Robert to a Birthday party, then Jason Megan, and I went and did more stores. We went to Joaans Fabricks and I bought some cheap material to play with. Then we went to Walmart. I found my swing there it is so cool! It seats 3 and then you have an option to have it lay down and make like a bed with it. I love it! We are getting the stove at home depot tomorrow.
We raced home with Megan, I got ready and Jason went and got Robert from the party. Then we took the kids to the neighbors house. Jason and I got to go to Sears without kids and bought Megan some leggings on clearance and me 3 shiny silkish blouses. I got red, silver and gold! Then Jason and I went to dinner. :hungry: I got to eat :hungry: without kids! OK so then know what I do? I was dropping food on me allnight. It got to where Jason and I were just laughing about it. :lol: We came home then and he gave me his card for me and I gave him his giifts.
I had a bottle of wine, some chocolates, the movie Sweet Home Alabama, some naughty dice, and lottery tickets and a deck of cards that were actually fun. We did the pile of cards and laughed so hard it was just a great night. Then we ya know and then had to go get the kids. Jason had even parked in the carport on the far side of the house so noone knew we were home yet!
Daphne

Hello Everyone....Its been a busy weekend..here...We have had company and We have been on the go..Maybe thats good..We wont know anything about the scan untill next week.. Of Course thats enough to make you go :crazy:..but I have the faith...We have been just taking it easy today..Jim watched the race and had a good time..We had company over for the race..They just left..I have a nice Valentines..Jim gave me a beautiful card and a gife certificate to the spa for a manicure & peticure...I cant wait to get them..I didnt know what to get him..I asked him several times and he said his usual answer..Nothing..So I surprised him with a gift certificate to Sears..He can get whatever he want.....Tomorrow we go for blood work and then we do the Moose show on Friday night..I an signing up at the gym The 1st of March...I cant wait..I am really excited about that...
Thats been my weekend.. I have had a really nice time with friends..it helped us not to focus so much on the test results and that was a good thing..
It has been really nice weather wisese..I hope it stays this way...

Sheree... I am so sorry that I didnt see your post about your heart conditon till after I had posted..I am praying for you..I am sending the :angel: to watch over you...Your hubby is a good man to be there for you like that..I am so happy that he is and you have someone to be with you.....Please let us know how you are doing..You will be in my prayers..:wave:

Donna..Happy Valentines to You Too..Where are you today..I miss you..
I am not sure what kind of surgery Jim will have for his Hernia..I dont think it will be Laproscopic..but I dont know.
We will be talking about that with our PC Dr. Wednesday...
Yes I am trying not to let all those old feelings stay in my mind and think possitive about all of this...Thank-you for being here for me.. :love: I appreciate it...I am still so excited for you and your wonderful trip..How wonderful..It will be so much fun for you and Jim..Like a special honeymoon...Please take lots of pictures...I hope that you are enjoying the weekend. Have a great week....:wave:

Rosey.. I am so sorry that you are going through all of this..I will keep your Mom and your other family members in my prayers.. I am so glad that your Mom is better..I hope that your BIL does well and that his daughter gets plenty of bed rest and she gets better..Boy you are really having your share and then some of family sickness..I will send out the :angel:..She is needed with all of them.. I will be praying for you for Monday..I have your hand Rosey..It will get better...My Sweet friend...Have a great week..:wave:

Daphne....Thank-you for thinking of me Sweetie.. I appreciate it so much..
I hope that things get back to normal for us real soon..
Sounds like you are having a great Valentines Day..Thats wonderful..I am so happy for you..and you got to have some time alone with you DH..GREAT...I know you will get lots of enjoyment with your new swing..I always love those...I am so happy that your day and evening was really nice..You deserve it Sweetie... Enjoy and have a great week..:wave:

Dana...
I was gonna say where are you today..but I bet I know where you were at 1:30 today.....:lol:.. I am sure you were jumping up and down today..as the JR WON... :bravo: :cb: :cp: :dancer: :cheer: I cried when he said that his Dad was sitting beside him..I just knew that if he won he would say it was for his Dad...I Miss you and I hope that you had a good Valentines Day..
Have a great week..:wave:

Kris ..Cant wait to hear about the Ball Cinderella....I Miss you..Have a great week..:wave:

Mr. Ken...Sorry to hear about the gain..but you will get it off... Its the winter blues...Have a great week.. :wave:

Hope Everyone had a GREAT VALENTINES DAY..........

Well mam oh man...I had this post done almost finished...and I went up to scroll to see if I missed anyone or anything and I hit a page and it is all gone now....uUGGHH!
Well I have had a odd weekend..I am awake because I am all jittery and nervous inside..I am supposing it is from the decongestant...I ended up back in the hospital on Saturday...the viral thing has moved into myalgia attacking my muscles now instead of my joints..my heart beat was up on Saturday but usually sits at 50-55..I am so mad that I hit that now I can't remember everything I wrote...
Thanks for all your prayers...my mom is ready to get on a plane..don is scheduled to go out to the field on Thursday for a week and she is worreid I am going to be taking on too much too soon...which is possible since I have not driven yet or made dinner in a week...
Rosey prayers to you guys...hope you find out the answers you are looking for
Summer you too...sounds liek you had a good gift exchange.
Daphne you go girl...you are doing really well with your hubby.sounds like a great night..
Donna I did have that Eppstien test taken a week ago and as of Thursday the results were not back...it does sound like I may have that except for the heart thing..will keep you posted.
Glenn..you hang in there and you are doing great with sticking to program and keep trucking toward your goal...me on the other hand. I am afraid to get on teh scale...I am going on THursday unless totally bedridden.to step on the scale...I am very bloated and know the weight has to be up...Ok this must be the short version you all get and I am sorry I goofed up and lsot it...take care and will be back....

Sheree I'm really concerned for you and hope that something positive happens for you medically speaking. I guess it's confusing to me and I can't imagine how it feels for you. I pray for your recovery of course. Hang in there. Don't worry about that weight one way or the other. You are on top of that and you've proved that already.

Summer yes I have been on cloud 9 with our man! I've seen him on the Today show already this morning and he's fixing to be on Regis. I'm so proud of him as we all are. He's handling this interviewing stuff really maturely too. I'm just so proud of how it hasn't all "went to his head". You're doing a great job with keeping your head held high but keeping your DH from worrying as much as possible. Things will be fine on that end but I know you can't help but thinking about it. I'm praying for you and Jim.

Donna I hope things are ok with you. Looks like we may escape this storm moving up the coast. (by the way summer, myrtle beach had some wintry weather this morning :lol: ) I really wish we could have a good snow and enough with this teasing. My kids are out of school today for inservice and my nephew is staying with us again. They just went outside and it's like 32 degrees. I hope that doesn't last long. Do you still do your pilates?

Daphne did you get your stove or swing? I laughed at your last post. The things that most of us "keep quite" about, you go right on and share don't you. :lol: (btw you better go post on the other thread, gayle feels alone). :)

Rosey I'm sure your neices baby will be fine. If they have to take it, it's far enough along that it will probably just need a couple extra days in the hospital before coming home. I bet it will be about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds. Keep us updated though. Do you keep a notebook of all of your relatives and friends to keep up with who is sick with what? I'm not teasing, how do you remember it all? I always ask my grandmother that. She's constantly telling me about her siblings or inlaws or something and I don't know how she keeps it straight. I pray everything will work out and everyone will be fine. Take care of "Rosey" too!

I have my weigh in tomorrow morning if I don't forget. I started my pilates on thursday and I did it on friday and skipped the weekend and did it yesterday. I had read to do it 20 minutes a day, 3 times a week so that is my minimal. Right now, I'm 3 out of 6 days but I plan on doing it today after my nephew leaves. Logan wants to do it with me.

Well I hope everyone is hanging in there. I need to see what the boys are into outside.

Dana, I'm right with you on not being able to keep up with all the needs in our families lately. :crazy: Yes, I do still do my pilates but not as much as I should. Lately I have been fighting a cold so it is about gone but didn't have much energy to do anything as of exercise. I had to laugh at your comment to Daphne for being so candid on issues we usually keep quiet about. :lol: :rofl: I myself was just thinking if Suzanne and other people from this thread often read our posts and shake their heads ... :lol: :dizzy: :rofl: I guess it reminded me how public this forum is. So, I guess that's why I do keep some things to myself! To protect those involved. LOL Not saying that we shouldn't stop being candid, it was just too funny to me at the time. :)
Summer, your valentines gifts along with Daphne's sound wonderful! We didn't exchange gifts because of the upcoming trip. That is my valentines gift! ;) I sure pray you will receive good news this week and I know you are looking forward in getting started at the Gym on March 1st. :cp: :cb:
Sheree, I just wish there was something we could do for you. You are in my prayers and I think it's a good idea for your Mom to come help you out.
Hello to the rest and have a good day. I need to do laundry.... LOL
Donna

Hi everyone..its so nice to read about all of you and your kind support..sometimes its the hilite of my day to see what you all are up too..and daphnee your candor is refreshing and gave me a chuckle too :lol: we got home late last nite and the roads were good ..just tired from the trip..the dh will have surg in march.. it will be a fishion and by the looks of the model that the dr showed us and what he said it will be painful.. and initial recovery 3 months and then once a full yr is up the fushion should be comlete..so we are preparing ourselves for the long haul..my dh friends are comming to get him in the morning and taking him out to a cabin where they are going to do male bonding and plat cards and come back the next day..this is the best medicine for him and hes so excited to go..hes always been an active outdoor guy and has missed that part of his life.. and i get some alone time...yay for me!!!!sheree.. i too am worried for you.. have the dr found anything yet.. have they checked your thyroid??.. am glad your mom is coming..(((((((hugs for you ))))))))..donna your trip sounds like so much fun.. ill bet you are excited..dana.. thanks for the heads up on my neice.. shes now home but being watched close.. shes due the end of march.. and my mom id doing great walking without her walker or cane and even drove herself to the store.. at 82 shes really independent..my bil is home and doing well too..kris.. how was the dance?? did you have fun??summer have you got the test results back yet??have fun at your gig this week..mr ken sorry for the gain..you will get it off this week i know and every time i look at the snowman on my deck i think of you lol..its a beautiful day here.. sunny and melting..will check in later((((((hugs))))))) rosey:wave:

Hey guys...
been really busy. the dance is this coming monday. i fly out on thursday and i have 4 papers due thursday. WOW! hope all are well. will tell more later.

Quick post....

Weigh in today....

I reached my goal! :encore: :encore: :cheers: :bravo: :bravo:

Well Donna congratulations and we've enjoyed having you on our thread..... :lol: I guess you're moving on to the "skinny board". :lol: Just teasing. How much did you lose for the week? I actually gained a pound back this week. I haven't done anything really different this past week to gain and didn't have all the sweets like the week before so I am chalking this one up to pilates and my muscles building in my stomach. :lol: I just do the 20 minute dvd. Have you got through the longer one? I had a rough night to say the least. Severe heartburn which I contribute to the onion on the hamburgers we made and it ended up making me throw up at 3 a.m. and my stomach still isn't feeling right after taking antacids. It will have to improve before I lay in the floor for pilates today.

Well I am home alone and have house work that I'm behind on. DH will be home tomorrow and will fuss if I dare leave it for him to do. Today the boys stay late at school for the first time at one time so laken gets out at 2:55, Logan at 3:20 and Brett at 4:00. If it weren't for laken getting impatient, I would just stay there in the parking lot.

Hello Everyone...Sorry that I didnt post yesterday..So much going on..I had a meeting with a Elk friend about doing some music at their Lodge..so I hope that I hear something soon..I had to go proof my DJ cards at the printers and more errands to run..Atleast it was a nice day..like today sunny but chilly..Today we go to the Dr and see about Jims scan results and the hernia..I am praying for good results to it all..

Daphne...I wanted to let you know that I got your card for Buddy Yesterday..That was so thoughtfull of you..Thank-you so much for being so Sweet..:love:.....I took it to Buddy and he was so moved that someone he doesnt know sent him a card.. He wanted me to tell you Thank-you for being such a thoughtful and caring person..He would write you himself but he wasnt up to that yet..so he wanted me to tell you...God Bless you Sweetie..
Much :love: to you Daphne..I hope that your week has been good and we hear from you soon...I hope that you can get your swing up soon and it gets warm enough to enjoy..I miss you...Have a great day..:wave:

Donna.. WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND...WOW..YOU DID IT......
:bravo: I always knew that you would....:cp:.....I know you must be so proud of yourself..I am so proud of you..I inspire to do what you have done...I hope that you take alot of pictures on you trip so we all can see how wonderful you look in your new Bikini...:lol:...or what-ever you wear..You will look great..Again Way To Go Little Sis..
Have a great day :wave:

Dana... I am with you on JR..I saw him on Regis for a few minutes.. He was so mature talking to them..I was so impressed..He was suppose to be on Dave Letterman last night but I missed that one..I cant get over snow at MB..Unreal..but that would be neat to see over the ocean.. I have never seen snow at the beach before..Sorry that you are not feeling well. I hope that you feel better as the day goes on..I find that alot of things dont agree with me that I use to be able to eat..Have you tried the little purple pill??
The Doctor gave it us its called Nexium..It is wonderful for heartburn..or acid reflux..it really works...It really works fast too..
You are doing so good with your Pilates..Way to go...I cant wait to get to the gym.. I know I will be the turtle compared to others there..but I dont care..I will start out at my pace and work up to what I can do..Thats so sweet that Logan wants to exercise with you..I hope that you get all your house work done..I have plenty of that to do today myself...Have a great day..:wave:

{{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}}... I am so sorry that Steve has to be operated on..I know thats not the news you all wanted to hear..but when its over he will be so much better and able to do the things he loves..I am here still holding your hand..:grouphug:..I am keeping your niece and Mom in my Prayers...Thats something that your Mom is getting around without her walker like that.. Wow....She is something..God Bless her...Glad to hear that your snow is melting...Have a great day..:wave:

{{{{{{{{Sheree}}}}}}}}}}...:grouphug: I wish I could come help you I would.. I hope that your Mom comes to help you as you are to sick to be doing anything now.. I hope that the Doctors can give you something to help you real soon..Please dont worry about your weight..You consentrate on getting well..I am sure that when you feel better that any weight gain that you may have..if any....you will take care of.......You have done wonderful losing......Please dont worry about that...
Just get get plenty of rest and do what the Dr.s say...
Please take good care of you and know that you are in my prayers..:angel:
Have a great day :wave:

Kris..Please let us know about your Dance..You sound so busy...Cant wait to hear all about it..Have a great day.:wave:

Mr Ken..How are you doing???? Hope that you are not snowed in ..:mag: Have a great day :wave:

:wave: wtg donna
summer good luck at the drs
rosey :grouphug: to you and dh
i am having spaghetti for supper
:) glen

Hi everyone..WOW donna.. wtg on reaching your goal.. i am so proud of you :hat: :goodvibes :encore: :hat: what an accomplishment..summer hope you got good news today..dana sorry you were sick..hope you are feeling better now..mr ken enjoy your spaghetti tonite..sheree..how was your day??when is your mom coming..sure hope you feel better to..daphnee what are you up to today and kris are you excited for your big dance cinderella??i spent a nice quiet day.. my dd came and we finished painting the bathrm.. and then i showed her some card making techniques..it tickles me that she has shown an interest in this since i gave her a starter up kit for xmas..the dh friends came and got him this am and took him out to their cabin for an overnight..he was so excited to go like a kid waiting for xmas..i was happy for him and happier for me :lol: :dizzy: :lol: as i get to do what i want for a day and 1/2...will check in later(((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

thanks, you all for your kind words! I hope that I'm still welcomed on this thread, Dana! LOL I have a hard job of a trial period of 3 weeks coming up. I have to keep it within 2 pounds at least of my goal weight and adjust my target point as needed. No more flex points... :crazy:
Summer.... I was hoping to see a post from you this morning. I am praying for you and Jim.
Dana, I'm sorry about your problem the night before. I hope that is better now.
I am a lot to do but wanted to say hello.
Talk to you all soon.

Hello Everyone...I am so sorry that I didnt get to post last night..I tried but I couldnt get it to work right..It was like the thread was down..I dont know..
We got good news...Jims scans were all good.. The only thing is I have to get a copy of his chest xray from 2 years ago..They saw something but the Dr said diffently not cancer..Its like a scar from when Jim had Phenumia as a child or something like that..They need the old xray to compare it..He said for us not to worry about it..He had a long medical name for it that I cannot pronounce...All in all it was great news..The only other thing..He has to have the Hernia operated on..Unfortunally..Jim is so upset over that..and I cant blame him after all he has been through..We have to get a consultation with the surgeon soon and take it from there..The only good thing its out patient surgery.. He will come home after it..Thank-Goodness..It will not be done
Lipposcopic (sp )..I was suprised that he can come home..but our Dr said they have improved this from years ago and we will learn more when we see the surgeon...It still scarey..Another surgery..
I will be back later this evening..I have so many errands to run today..
Thank-you ALL for all your caring and Concern for Jim......
You ALL are The Best...
God Bless ALL of you
I am so blessed with your friendships.....
Hope all of you have a great day..Sorry that I have to run...
I will talk to each of you later this evening..
Lots of :love: :wave:

Summer I am so happy to hear Jims news that I have tears in my eyes now. What a blessing to have good noews for a change. I am so sorry about the hernia operation but that is so minor with what you have been going thru. How excited are both of you for this summer and all the pool parties? Please keep us posted on how he is doing as well as you.
Donna ^5 on meeting your goal. I am so happy for you. Miss Bahama Mama. DId you buy any clothing yet? :lol: Remember we don't want you buying a lot of sarongs in the Bahamas now and not using them when you get home!:lol: :lol: :lol:
Dana I hope that you are feeling better today. How is it having kids and Kevin all gone? I sure do love my quiet time. When is the next race? Do you collect the Nascar merchandise? I am always seeing stuff and thinking *I wonder if Dana would like this?*
Rosey how wonderful for you to get to share a craft with someone that you love! Make that a craft that you love and are wonderful at with a loved one. I bet you are lovong this quiet time today. When is that DH going to be home? What are you going to do all day and night? What will you have for dinner now?
Kris I am so sorry about having the dance wrong. Guess I am OLD! Please take pictures and show us how you look all dolled up!
Glen I love sphagetti. How is the weightloss going this week?
I just love embossing. I have like 8 different powders now. I just bought hot pink and purple last week. I have silver, gold, shimmery color, green, red, and I think dark blue. My favorite is still the gold. I think I love watching it melt the most of all the colors!
OK I will try and post again later but it is harder with Jason home this and next week. He thinks it is a waste of time being on line. He doesn't realise that it is one of my few pleasures lately. I have been playing yahoo scrabble with a few friends. It does make my mind work as well as i get to chat with friends. He is out there with adults all the time. I am here alone all the time and I am the *social butterfly*.
Love ya all, Daphne

{{{Summer}}} I'm so happy for the great report you received yesterday! I am so relieved! A little advice about the laproscripic surgery thought. That is how I had my gall bladder removed and the recovery time of course was very quick but please promise me if he is in a lot of pain after the surgery even if they think he should come home, ask if it would be possible if he could stay over-night. I wish I had because I was in such horrible pain that evening and really should of stayed on. He will be fine though and of course his incision is different than mine was.
Hello, social butterfly dana!!!! :lol: :rofl: No, haven't bought any clothes yet. I have been so busy with other things haven't been able to get out. I will get out though and probably this weekend.
Kris, I am sorry about getting the dance mixed up. I wasn't thinking it would be this weekend. I have not been to any Mardi Gras balls but I have been to St. Patricks Day ones and it was a couple of weeks before the actual day so I guess I was thinking it was like that. I know you will look beautiful and have a great time.
Need to go. I will post later. :write: :blah:

Hi everyone..i sure have enjoyed my time alone..i took a nap.. watched my soaps... did laundry..taught my dd some embossing tricks.. adn then we painted the bathrm..i had a steak and salad for supper..watched tv and read my book and slept all night.. this am more laundry..paid bills etc.. nothing earth shaking it was just nice to only have to take care of me for a change.. the dh should be home late this afternoon..summer.. am so happy for you and jim..what a relief..am sorry for the surg tho.. but im finding they do things alot diff now..newer modern medicine..donna i think its so awsome that you reached your goal..you worked hard and hope you have a blast in the bahmas you deserve it..daphnee..it was fun to do crafts with my daughter.. she always said she couldnt do crafts and never showed any interest until now..she's havibg fun with it..hello to dana..me ken.. kris and sheree..will check in later.. want to take advantage of this time while i can :lol: :?: :lol: (((((((hugs)))))))))) rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone...Have you ever had one of those evenings when the phone will NOT stop ringing..well thats been me all evening...some wanted calls some not..meaning people wanting to sell you something..Anyway..here I am..:lol:..Whewwww I am tired...I did alot of running today..I picked up my Buisness cards and they look so good..I got a pedicure..I love to get them..I am so relaxed afterwards...Tomorrow I have a hair cut...Then its get ready for the Moose..I always get geared-up when we have a show..I like to play with the crowd and have triva contests and that seems to go over good..People love to win anything..I love to see them get so excited over winning...Its alot of fun..and I reallty enjoy it..I have a friend coming over to help me load the equipment cause Jim can not lift anything like that..so I will find someone to help me after I get there...People are always so nice about things like that...

Daphne..You are such a Sweetie....Thank-you so very much for all your wonderful support and carring..Again I want to say how nice that was of you to send Buddy that card..He was so touched by your kindness and so was I..
You are wonderful person and I am very blessed to call you my friend..
Yes I will admit I really cant wait for summer time this year..I cant wait to be with all the great pool people..We have had so much fun in the past..I went to a meeting and they are having a big party in July..I am not sure if its the 4th or not that has not been decided yet..I just want to be able to go..Soooooooo its to the gym for me..:tread:...It so nice to hear how your embossing craft makes you so happy..I am glad that you have a hobby that you enjoy so much...I can imagine it is hard being home with children all the time when you are a "Social Buttererfly" and a really Sweet one I must say..
I hope that you get to go out more and Socialize....I think everyone needs that...I know that when I was home most of the time last year it was hard..
We will have to play cards sometime on Yahoo...I am not to good at scrabble....old age :lol:....but I do like cards..Have a great evening :wave:

Donna...Thank-you again for all your wonderful support and caring..I am gonna have a very long talk with the Surgeon when we see him and go over all the ends and outs of this surgery.. He needs to know that Jim had been through so very much and I know I am not the Dr..but I know whats best for him...I have seen and been through enough to know...So I will check all of this out before hand.. Our Dr. Said Jim was to Big for Liposcopic surgery. He said they would prob use the old incission from Colon surgery..but I think there is way to much scar tissue for that..Anyway I will talk all that over with the surgeon..I am fully prepared to be demanding about it all..Or I will go to someone else..This Surgeon that our Dr recominded is supoose to be the Best in his field and done zillions of Herina operations..so we shall see..I do remember you were in alot of pain after coming home....I am so happy that you came through it all alright....I wont let that happen to Jim...I will be a :drill: :sumo: :rollpin: whatever it takes..
Well Miss Bahama Mama..I am so excited for you..I cant wait to see pictures..
I will be thinking about you..on the beach getting that island tan..WOW..:cp:
Have a great evening :wave:

Rosey.. Thank-you again for all your wondeful support and caring..I still have your hand..:angel: You are right about how far medicine and procedures have come over the years...It amazing at times what they can do now days.... I am glad that Steve's Buddies took him to the cabin..I am sure he was happy to go.You GO Girl having time to yourself.. I know thats so important..We all need some of that from time to time..I am glad that you and your DD have something to share..That makes so many memories to last forever...Sounds like you are enjoying yourself..and thats really great...so you take "YOUR" time...while you have it...Have a great evening :wave:

Dana...Where are you???? I miss you...:wave:

Kris..I bet you are gearing up for the Ball..Hey Cinderlla..dont forget the camera...I know that you will be beautiful..:wave:

Sheree.. I hope that your Mom is there taking care of you..Please take care of yourself and feel better real soon...I have you in my prayers :angel : :wave:

Mr Ken..Thank-you for all your Support and caring..I really appreciate it.
How do you fix your Spagetti??? What do you put in your sauce???? :wave:

Hi guys. There really isn't nothing to report here. I don't stay online much at a time due to my internet call waiting keeps shutting down and if it's during school time, like now, I try to limit it in case someone needs to get through, otherwise they get a busy signal. It's really crazy with all we have on our phone but that's the disadvantage of having dial up.

Summer it sounds like most of your news was positive and I do believe what is left to do is just a small piece of what you've been through. Anyone who's been through chemo can look at hernia surgery as something relatively small. I recall Brett my oldest at 5 weeks old had to have stomach surgery which was similiar to the hernia thing and he came home the next day. I was a mess but he never cried like he hurt or anything. They put a bandaid on it too. Of course he was much smaller than jim but it surprised me that they sent him home less than 24 hours after being put to sleep. Jim will be fine though and so will you. Hope you enjoy that Moose gig and hope many more to come.

Donna did you ever tell us how much you lost this past week to reach your goal? I had a gain of course but it was small but then again all of my losses are the same size. I lose 2 pounds and then gain 1.5 back so that it's only .5 loss. :shrug: BTW it was daphne who was the "social butterfly". :lol: I read your post and couldn't figure out why you referred to me as that and didn't know that daphne had posted. I finally at another time, scrolled back up to see what I missed and found it.

Rosey my CTMH packages are scheduled to be here monday. It has taken 2 weeks from tomorrow and I paid nearly $10 extra for 2nd air. Needless to say, I'm excited to see it but getting a little too anxious at this long wait. I haven't received my Darcie's stamps yet either but got a UPS tracking on them and they are suppose to get here on monday as well. If so, Monday will seem a bit like christmas to me!

Daphne gold is my favorite to emboss with too. It looks more smoother and professional but I don't know if it's the color or brand. Did you get yours from walmart? That brand to me is the best but our walmart only carries the gold. I have a silver that's almost as neat looking. I had sold 4 shades of blues last week on ebay cause they just wouldn't work right for me. I need to go to michaels sometime and get a few more jars. I wish you could order them online. Tell me more about yahoo games. I would love to play with you sometime. I consider myself pretty good at scrabble. :lol: I think Jason is jealous of the internet. My DH is a lot that way but not as much as he used to be. As long as he has a movie or better yet, isn't here, he doesn't care. Much like now, he's working with a friend and then he has a 3 day weekend of 12 hours each day to work. It's so pretty here weather wise. It was near 70 yesterday but as soon as the sun went down, it was too cool for me to enjoy it. I'm about ready to start camping again.

Sheree I hope you are resting and recovering. You're certainly in my thoughts and prayers.

Glen, good luck on your weigh in tomorrow. I bet it's gonna be big as long as you didn't eat all the valentine candy in one day now.

Kris I know you're excited and you don't need me to tell you to share a picture with us cause the rest of them have begged already haven't they!

This old man who lives up the road from us has just about build a "general store" or at least that is what the building permit at the courthouse says according to neighbors. We live in the country so it really looks strange. It's almost in front of a baptist church and everyone including the church thought it was a place for prayer meetings or gatherings. Well it turns out that not only is my DH distantly related, (we're all smith's) but DH also knew him back when he (DH) was "separated" from our family. The man is a mad-man. They had a huge party sat. night and was drinking galore. It was his wife's birthday party and while they were dancing, she fell over dead from a heart attack. It looks rather suspicious because rumor has it, he has another woman on the side. Anyway, now we hear that he plans on applying for a beer license soon and they are petitioning to keep it from happening. It's already a mad house and you can actually see if from my yard so it's too close for comfort here.

Anyway, that's all that's going on here. I need to do my pilates while I'm alone but will have to change from my jeans to sweats in order to stretch. :lol: I have had the pilates for 9 days now and have managed to actually do them for 6 days not including today which I plan on doing. I think that's not too bad. I can already tell it as far as having stronger stomach muscles cause some of the exercises, I couldn't do and now I can. It says in 10 sessions you will feel the difference and in 20 you can see the difference. We shall see.

My sincere apologies to you Dana for getting the D names mixed up again! I was really thinking Daphne but typed Dana. :sorry: I lost 3 1/2 pounds to reach the goal, Dana. It was probably because I have been batteling a cold and haven't had a appetite like I usually do but hey, I'll accept it and will take it from there. So far, I have not gained so this is good! I tell you you will see results from your Pilates BEFORE the twenty sessions, Dana. I absolutely love Pilates. Sounds like a Peyton place over there with that "establishment". I sure hope it works out. Our neighborhood is still going to court over this "garage" that a neighbor was building that is definately not just a garage. It is actually bigger than a jiffy lube and down the hill on the next lot next to his house even. So ugly, and it's been there just framed for I would say a year now.
Summer, ask those questions. :yes: I know he is upset about it and I can see how anything else happening would upset him. Jim-D is that way about the simpliest things to not wanting it to lead to something else. We must have faith that Jim is in God's hands and he will see him through this just like the chemo. :grouphug:
Rosey, Alone time!!! NICE I bet you were so relaxed without a care in the world! :cloud9: I enjoy my "me" time as well. When does Steve return home? Maybe when he comes back home he will be refreshed as well. I'm praying for him as well with his surgeries that are coming up.
Well, I wasn't going to tell you all but I guess I will. I am going to have to end up having surgery on my elbow. :( After two rounds of cortizone shots it is still hurting me and the surgery is scheduled for March 17th. (St. Patricks day) I'll be wearing a green hospital gown that day! LOL Naw, really it is outpatient surgery just a one inch incision and the success of the surgery is very high. I should not have any problems with it. They wanted to do before our trip but I didn't want to be wearing a cast or whatever while trying to snorkle! :lol: :rofl:
Well, need to go now and mail 15 family newsletters I just wrote up.
Talk to you all later.
Donna

Morning..so where is everyone.. :lol: hope you all have agreat weekend..ran errands yesterday and went to the groc store..i need to do some house work but am procrastinating :lol: :?: :lol: ..am trying to exercise everyday now..even if its just marching in place for 15 min..i look silly tho..dont want an audience :lol: esp my dh..the tea drink seems to give me more energy..so maybe it does rev up your metabolism..so whats everyone doing for fun??today((((((((hugs)))))))rosey:wave:

:wave: hiello dolls
i lost 1.4 lbs today :dance:
summer: sauce reciepe tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion and gr beef. mix all together except beef and simmer. meanwhile brown beeef and add to sauce. add sices of your choice. :) glen

Hi everyone..sooooooo where is everyone today..cant beleave im first in here and its almost dinner time :lol: mr. ken congrats and wtg on your loss thats so awsome..we like speghti too..i use a premade bottled sauce..whatever on sale and add onions garlic mushrms and greenpepper and then tomato paste.stewed canned tomatoes.. simmer for awhile..and then add italian seasoning, garlic (more :lol: )and homemade meatballs..simmer some more..also use this same for lasgna. except i br the hamb instead of making mini meatballs...gee now im hungry..anyways am proud for you that you had a loss..we have been working on finishing the bathrm..i wallpapered and the dh supervised :lol: :?: :lol: ..then mr know it all put up the lights and broke 2 of the globes so he had to go to home depot to replace them..hmmmm maybe he should learn to listen abit ya think :lol:..anyways its almost done..my dd and her family will be here this comming weekend for the other grdd's 6th b-day..and wanted it all finished ..gosh i love my new bathrm..it was well worth all the hassle..its been a quiet weekend here.. it poured rain last nite and its really slippery out.. :?: ..hope you all are having a great weekend will check in later to see what you all are up too..inquiring minds want to know :lol: :chin: :rofl: :crazy: rosey:wave:

Hey..its lonely in here all by myself..miss you guys.. :stress: :stress: :stress: :rofl: :chin: :lol: ..talk tomorrow :lol: rosey:wave:

Hi everyone..well here it is tomorrow and im all alone in here..so where is everyone?? :lol: :?: :lol: im so hungry today i could eat the kitchen sink..trying to stay busy..i have lots to do as the grkids will be here on thursday and i want to have the bathrm done and all the mess put back..i work awhile and play awhile :lol:..sooooooooo what are you all up too???ill check in later..hope you are all ok..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone...Sorry that I wasnt in her all weekend. So much going on..
The Moose went great.. Hopefully we will get more work from others..I hope so.. Friday afternoon..I just got home from a haircut and was talking to my nextdoor neighbor on the patio..A elderly lady that walks all the time was out and she said hello and mentioned what a beautiful day it was. This was about 3:00 in the afternoon..We said hello and talk to her for afew minutes and she went on her way..Then I came in the house.. On the chair was Jim's jacket but no Jim when I called his name.. I thought this was very strange..About that time the phone rang..When I got to it they hung up..I looked and saw it was Jim's cell phone so I called it back. I said why did you hang up and where are you..He said grab a towel and come out front of our building. A woman has fell down and he called the rescue.. I got the towel and flew out the door.. The lady that I just saw walking was on the ground and in pain...She wanst bleeding but she was in pain..I could tell that..
She said she had slipped on the sand on the sidewalk. They had put down sand cause of the ice and some of it was still there..I held her hand untill the rescue got there..She was so scared..Poor lady...
This is what happened..Jim came in the house form work. He went to the bedroom as usual and heard her calling for help from our bedroom window. I had the windows open cause Friday it was nice out..Thank the good Lord he heard her...No telling how long she would have layed there cause that time of day no one is usualy home yet. Jim was home early cause we were playing the Moose....and I was still out on the patio talking to my neighbor so I would have not heard her either..Well she did break her hip and is having surgery today.. I understand she is doing ok and will go to a nursing home for rehab..then come home.. What a way to start out the evening..After all of that we got ready to play the Moose..I was still a little shaken from all of that..But the Moose went great..
I was a little tired Sunday and had to the grocery store...
Today I made soup cause the weather is cold again..I think I might be coming down with something casue I dont feel good Chills and headache.

Rosey..Sounds like you have been busy with getting ready for you DD and Grandbabies coming this week...I am sure you are very happy about that..It so shard when you feel hungey like that..I have those days too..Its hard..Iknow what you mean..Hang in there...
Way to to go in exercising..You Go Girl..:bravo:..Hope that you get everything done them you can relax...Have a great evening :wave:

Donna.. I am so sorry that yo have to get your elbow operated on.. I am sure you will be fine..but I am keeping you in my prayers as always..:angel:... I dont blame you for not wanting to do it before going the islands.. Can it wait untill after you get back??? Are you in to much pain???
I sure hope not..Thank-you for all of your support and caring..I have not called the surgeon yet but I will this week..Please let us all know about when your your surgery is to be done..I have you hand..Sweetie...
Have a great evening :wave:

Dana... I am sorry that you cant get in here all the time cause of dial up....
I do understand..You are right about all that Jim had been through and this will go smoothly..Thank you for all of your support and caring..I dont blame you for being concerned about that neighbor opening a store with all thats going on there....I cant get over Brett having that sugery at 5 weeks old..Unreal...The things they can do is amazing..Dont worry about your gain..You will lose it cause of doing your exercises so faithfully..You are doing it..It will come off..It takes time..It so hard..I am with you..
Have a great evening :wave:

Mr. Ken Your Spagetti sauce sounds real good...WAY TO GO ON YOUR 1.4 LOSS...YOU GO GUY...:bravo:
Thank-you for all you support..I appreciate it..Have a great evening :wave:

Daphne.....Kris.....Where are you guys??? I Miss You..:mag: :cb:

Sheree.. I hope that you are feeling better and we hear from you real soon..Take care fo yourself and get better...Have a great evening :wave:

I hope that I have not missed anyone.. I am really not feeling well and I am going to bed. If I didnt answer everything please forgive me..
Good Night and God Bless :wave:

Rosey I'm so sorry you were all alone. I do hope you didn't eat that kitchen sink. With all you've been through with that bathroom, I would seriously hate for you to have to put a new sink in your kitchen. :lol: How long will your family be visiting?

Summer thank goodness Jim was able to hear that poor lady. I couldn't imagine the pain she must have been in. I vaguely remember my great-grandmother breaking her hip but I do recall the way she used to walk with her walker. Of course that was a good many years back and the surgery they can do now probably helps the recovery a lot. That's great you had fun at the moose and I just know business will be booming for you guys real soon. I hope nothing is wrong with you either. Take care of that Summer! We can't let you slide on your health while looking out for others.

I hope everyone else can pop in to say hi soon. I did get my internet call waiting working late yesterday. It's with Bellsouth, same as my internet so I went online to a chat with their tech support and it's fixed. It was actually some of those "ads" that got in my computer and they had me run ad-aware 6.0 to get it off and it worked like a charm. Now I have to let that run everytime I cut the computer on. They are calling for snow here from wednesday night until late on friday. Not that it will go on that long but that's the times its actually in the forecast after we had such beautiful weather last week and over the weekend.

DH is off today so we went in about 5 stores this morning. I got this shelving unit that you put over your washer/dryer. I've want one for years to put our washing powders etc. on to keep it off the dryer. We can use a lot of shelves and storage anyway. I also got me another roll cart with 4 drawers to put more of my stamping stuff in. Rosey I could only imagine how much you've accumilated.

I did get my new stamps from Darcies and haven't used them yet. Got them yesterday. I also got my CTMH kit and I'm really overwhelmed by it all. It is more based on starting a business but it's not that I can't use it for personal use either. You get bigger discounts if you remain a consultant which requires you to have $300 in sales each quarter but you can drop to Jr. Consultant otherwise. The catalogs are amazing. Rosey maybe you've got one or seen them. They are chalked full of project ideas for cards and scrapbooks. Then it tells you on each page what they used and how to order it with the price and all. Toward the back is pages of supplies such as stamps. They did send me 8 of them to share with others that turns out to be $40 of the $89.99 you paid for the kit. What disappointed me is I paid for 2 day shipping and it took 16 days all together to get it. There's so much I haven't even read about yet but I"m already interested in a lot of the ink pads.

Well I hate to run so soon but it's time for me to go get the kids and this mess in the living room will just have to wait until later. i hope everyone has a good evening.

Hi everyone..another cloudy day..still have lots to do..blessing the house..im a procrastinator and wait till the last min..no dana..i didnt eat the sink :lol: but could have..the dh is watching what he eats now to..its knda funny as he asks me what and how much..hes preparing himself for the surg and feels if he looses it will be easier for him..hes really freaked out about this surg..am trying to reassure him poor guy..anyways last nite he said ya know im really hungry..and my reply was now you know what i feel like all the time :lol: :?: :lol: ..drink some water..he growled at me :lol: :lol: ..dana your stamping stuff sounds like such fun..i do ahve those catalogs..they put out anew one every year and i love the ideas and products..have a blast..summer..sure hope that elderly lady is ok..thankgoodness your jim heard her..glad the moose gig went well..soooooooo where is every one else???my dh has taken the dogs ..one to the groomers and the retreiver to a new place called the doggy car wash..a do it your self place and they provide the equipment and shampoo and towels etc..id like to be a fly on the wall to see how the dog reacts :lol: the dh wanted to give her a bath in my new shower and i said NOWAY!!!..its worth the 15$ for someone else to have the mess :lol: :?: well dirty dishes are calling my name..will check in later(((hugs for all))))) rosey:wave:

Morning everyone..its a beautiful day out today..cold but sunny..ive been up for hrs blessing my house..if i wasnt such a procrastinator i wouldnt be spinning my wheels this am :lol: so where is everyone today??dana ill bet you are up to your ears in new stamps..summer i sure hope you are feeling ok..donna are you clothes shopping??whens the surg for your arm??Kris how was the dance??ill bet you looked stunning..sheree sure hope your mom is there to help you out..what did the drs say??daphnee hows the new stove working??mr ken do you have any snowmen in your yard??((((((((((hugs for all))))))) will check in later the guys are looking for you :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:remeber to drink your water..rosey :wave:

Hi guys

I am back. Trying to catch up on posts. I'll write more later...

Hello Everyone....I am feeling a bit better today..I have been laying around and taking it easy..Which is very hard for me to do.. I really dont like laying around..I always think of what I could be doing..but dont feel like it.:lol:
I will up and about tomorrow..I hope..
Weather here is sunny and a bit chilly other-wise real nice..
I have been eating the soup I made and I am thankful I made alot so I dont have to really fix anything for dinner..
I have some things to do tomorrow and I want to check on the lady that fell to see how she is doing...Thank-you ALL for all the get well wishes for her..
I will let you all know..Plus I want to see about Buddy too..

Rosey...Thank-you for all the get well wishes.. I am better..just slugish..
I had to laugh at what you said to Steve about being hungry..and him taking the dogs to do himself..Please let us know how he did.:lol:.I know what you mean about housework..I have plenty since being sick..I hate to see it when I dont feel like doing it :lol:..Have a great day..:wave:

Dana..Thank-you for all the get well wishes..I am better..just got to get in the swing again..Laying around makes me so lazy...I dont like that..
I need to get up and move..this big butt...
Sounds like you have all your stamp kits and catalogs..Thats great.
I know that you will be selling in no time.. I bet alot of the teachers would interested in buying some of the things you have for school projects..
Glad you got your computer working better.. I have ad-aware too.. I run it everyday..It takes all those bugs out...
Have a great day :wave:

Kris.. Sounds like you are real busy at work..I hope that you can let us know all about the dance and Pictures..I hope you have pictures..
Have a great day :wave:

Donna...Where are you?????..At the store shopping for Bahama Mama clothes???? I Miss you...:mag::mag: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Daphne..Where are you???? I Miss you.....I hope that things are good with you....:mag: :mag: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Mr Ken....:cb:...Where are you tooo...

Sheree..I hope that you are better and that you are able to let us all know how you are doing real soon...Feel better real soon..:wave:

I am here just had Jason home and it it hard to get online when he is here. I have to tell ya all about a great buy I got today at Walmart. They had king sized quilts with 2 pillow shams on clearance for ..... 14 dollars! I bought me 2 of them. I can't remember what all I did buy but it was almost 45 dollars. Oh yeah they had material on sale for a dollar a yard so I bought 11 yards to make a quilt. I want to go buy more:lol: I will try and post more later wiith ya all I need to shower and get some food going for dinner.
Daphne

Guys they are calling for major snow here. 6 to 10 " or more from midnight tonight until friday morning. I'm so excited. The blazer is back in the shop and all I can tell yo uso far is it quit on the road yesterday and wouldn't crank and had to be towed in today to the same people who "fixed" it back in july. The guy who came to get it said their was gas mixed in with the oil. He smelled it on the dip stick so I have no idea what this bill will end up being. We won't see it for a while either cause either the snow will be in the way (our town stops in snow) or DH does have to work the next 2 days and then the weekend so who knows. I just hate it that my car will end up being driven in that bad weather.

Summer I'm glad you are feeling better. Let us know how buddy and your neighbor are doing. She's still in the hospital isn't she? Are you planning on receiving this snow after we're through with it?? :lol: I know how you hate it.

Rosey so how did DH do with the dog wash? :lol: Will he do it again? If he says no then that's an indication of how well it went, or didn't! I know you're expecting your company tomorrow. Have fun and enjoy. How much white stuff do you have now?

Kris I hope you can fill us in on your day.

Did you guys see idol lastnight? That Latoya girl is awesome and I just know she has to be one of the top 2 tonight. She gave me chills something awlful lastnight and she will get to sing again if she gets chosen tonight.

Well I hate to cut it short but I have loads to do cause we do have to prepare for school tomorrow in case the weather doesn't pan out. Hope you all are having a great evening.

hey guys....

I am here....

Attached is a piture link. Ho it works. Excuse the picture. It isn't very good.

http://www.partypics.com/ver2/OrderSummary.aspx

Love,
Kris

That one didn't work. Let's try this one.

http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26018962&Roll=00004&Frame=0201