Ooof duh - The Worldlies Find Themselves in October Already

MELODY525 · 10-24-2009, 07:52 AM

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND EVERYONE. GOING TO REST AND MAYBE COOK SOME CHICKEN. FEELING SLEEPY STILL. I CAN SEE THERE WILL BE NO SUN ALL DAY. SO MIGHT AS WELL GET THE DVDS OUT!

ANNIE....WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND MOM.

SHAD....THANK GOD WE HAVE MAINTENANCE MEN!! I CANNOT IMAGINE BEING A HOME OWNER AND HAVING TO GO THRU ALL THIS TO GET MY SPACE THE WAY I WOULD WANT IT. I AM MORE THE "POINT AND YOU DO" TYPE

HOPE THE WRENS AND FINCHES FIND A NEW HOME. HAPPY MALLETTING!!! I KNOW WITH YOU AROUND THERE IS NO POST SAFE!!!

ceejay52 · 10-24-2009, 09:59 AM

this is a quick drive through. I'm getting ready to go to Paragould today for my uncles get together at lunch.

Laura705 · 10-24-2009, 11:48 AM

Rainy Saturday morning here and I enjoyed getting a chance to catch up on the posts.

Mel – Did you ever get caught up on your laundry? Another yummy soup recipe to print out. And a bread recipe! Thanks for posting it. Just the time of the year to spend time in the kitchen, and I never have used the dough hook on my Kitchenaid mixer... Bf has decided to try his hand at sourdough bread and has gotten a starter going. He needs to remember to stir it each day. It's nice those seniors appreciate all you do, but you're either wearing yourself out helping them or worrying about them when you've got the DND sign on your door. Definitely continue to be the squeaky wheel, especially when you see those VIPs!!

Ceejay – Good you got out and took care of the flower beds and other yard work, and got some great exercise to boot!

I still have to cut back the rest of the peony and phlox foliage, and dismantle the veggie patch – pull out the tomato and basil plants, take down the fencing, and remove the newspaper. Laying down the paper actually did a good job keeping the weeds at bay, even though I didn't do that until there were already weeds! It eventually smothered them. Unfortunately, it's really wet now after a couple days of rain, so I could probably get the patch dismantled, but tilling some leaves into the soil is out of the question for now. What a bummer about your "barometer" headaches – hope you feel better soon! Hope you're feeling up to your visit with the uncles.

It seems a lot of people drink almond milk now. I'm curious how it tastes. I might have to pick some up – I bet Trader Joe's would have it. We've been keeping our toilet lid down when we flush for years. It's the inability at work to do that which concerns me. Maybe I need to start using the handicap stall – more room to stand clear of it.

Happy – How was the sample Toastmasters session? I've always heard that was a very good thing to get involved in. Your lucky dh – getting a fancy massage w/ rocks. I've always wanted to get a hot stone massage. Aaah.

Sounds like a good reuse of the electric fry pan! The crock pot thing someone mentioned reminds me of my nail salon – they heat the damp washcloths in a crockpot. The cold stones, well, that doesn't sound like they would do anything to relax the muscles. At home, I always have a sponge by the sinks for wiping up splashes, but at work – can't believe how many slobs are out there! Too funny about the t-shirt you want from Shad!

Thanks for the hand up on the wagon – much needed!

Annie – I love that red color the burning bushes get in fall. Ours finally changed and looks great. The colors really changed this week and even the rain & gloom we had the past couple days couldn't keep the trees from looking glorious in their fall color. I've never been much of a pumpkin pie fan, but some of my childhood dislikes just sort of carried over into adulthood. And you know this sounds flakey, but at this point, I hesitate to start eating something I used to not eat because I figure I don't need another food to test my willpower! That said – pumpkin pies are one of the healthier pies to eat. I've even heard that you can just make the filling alone and it would actually be quite healthy. Sorry that crown is giving you such problems. Keep up with the hand sanitizing – you definitely get exposed to a lot of germs in your job at CVS. Continuing my prayers for your mother.

Michelle – Nice that you live in an area without much light pollution. I think stargazing is such a pleasure – wish I could just step outside my door and do that. I agree that the flu shot doesn't make you sick – been getting it through work for many years. I have to say that I'm pretty healthy and wouldn't bother with it if work didn't offer it- but as Annie wrote---famous last words, lol. Glad you finally got your shot – important, given the asthma. LOL you made it into the news photo!!

That Shoo the flu video sounds entertaining! Our office now has hand sanitizer and wipes in reception, conference rooms, etc. I have a little spray tube in my purse, but I'm not in the habit of using it regularly yet. I do, however, keep a pack of baby wipes in the car and use one every time I get back in there after coming from pretty much anywhere but our own house. I don't even know if they're antibacterial, I just want to clean off the germs! Sorry your weigh-in didn't go as hoped. Unless you're in a really regular routine, there's always something that can jolt me out of a groove – traveling, conference, social events, etc. I have to learn to get back on track immediately or any damage will just grow.

Shad – Yet another big project. Nice you're sharing the fence cost with a neighbor. We were able to do that on one side of our property several years ago. Last year we had our other side done, but paid it ourselves because we knew those neighbors would never want to contribute (well, the husband wouldn't), let alone afford it. Didn’t do either project ourselves though! Bravo to you and hope you get BOTH DS's help with it! Congrats on your good weigh-in!! I agree with good old hand washing when it's possible. Scary to think of the germs becoming more resistant to all the antibacterial products out there these days.

Well, it might have stopped raining by now. I think I'll get dressed and do something. Plenty to do around the house and plenty of errands as well. Where to begin?? ?

Shad · 10-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Morning all,
Not feeling too crash hot this morning. Had lamb chops and a new dish called Mediterranean vegetables for dinner last night. It was nice but something along the line upset the stomach. I have made at least three trips to the loo this morning and have the feeling there are more on the way. time will tell. DS2 tells me it is my own fault for eating so healthy.

Anyway, I am about to attempt some toast and vegemite. The ultimate comfort food. And I will return when I feel better. Meantime my time in the loo can be put to good use - I can grout while I am there.

Back later.

MELODY525 · 10-25-2009, 07:55 AM

JEANETTE...YOU ARE OFF TO VISIT THE UNCLES IN PARAGOULD. HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD DAY AND THE UNCLES WERE HAPPY TO SEE YOU.

LAURA~ NO I NEVER GOT CAUGHT UP WITH THE WASH CHANGED ALL THE CURTAINS, QUILTS AND BLANKETS I USE AND EVERY TOWEL I OWN IS IN THE WASH

BUT I WILL GET THERE ONE LOAD AT A TIME. STILL RAINING THERE?? HAPPY ERRAND RUNNING.

SHAD....YOU POOR THING GROUTING AND POOING!! NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT...I AM ALWAYS FINDING SOMETHING TO DO WHILE IN THE LOO!!

HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU ARISE!!

WOULD YOU BELIEVE I USED AN ORGANIC LIP BALM I BOUGHT AT WHOLE FOODS AND MY LIPS ALL BROKE OUT ON THE EDGES BOTH UPPER AND LOWER. I CAN'T WIN!!!!

I NEED TO GET SOME STUFF DONE TOMORROW. THE ELECTION IS ABOUT A WEEK AWAY. SO 'LL BE LATE GETTING IN HERE TO SAY HELLO ON AND OFF TILL IT'S OVER ON NOV 3RD. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ELECTION FOR OBAMA AND THE DEMOCTATS AND NJ IS PREDOMINANTLY DEMO. AND THE PRES HAS HIS HAND IN THIS ONE HERE. LOTS OF STUMPING GOING ON.
HAPPY SUNDAY /MONDAY

happy2bme · 10-25-2009, 03:58 PM

Hi all,

Thought I posted this am but didn't even get to peek in I guess. Trying to get everything organized, planned and sorted for vacation this week. I'm flitting from this to that. Getting stuff done, just lots to do.

So forgive me the lack of personals. I'll catch up.

Hope your tummy settles down Shad - maybe too MUCH fiber?

Sorry about the lips Mel - you would think... I guess organic can have irrirtants too.

Off to make a grocery list... see yah later.

ceejay52 · 10-25-2009, 06:16 PM

I've had a good week end just wish there was less driving to do.

Something tore up the mail boxes at my uncles yesterday. I'm thinking that it was a piece of farm equipment. They called the police but no report was filed.

Stopped by Walgreen's on the way home to pick up a few things and check out the puzzle section. Finally there was one of my neice's husband's puzzle's. I bought it. Now I have two.

I'm really sleepy. I missed my nap this afternoon.

happy2bme · 10-26-2009, 08:51 AM

Good morning ladies,

Busy weekend rolling right into a busy week. You always pay for a few days of R&R on vacation. I'm hoping the weather holds up - the colors are peaking right on time but there is some big rain moving through and nothing wrecks the trees more than rain and wind.

Hope you all had a nice weekend yourselves. Sorry for lack of personals, just alot going on this morning.

Annie - hope your Mom is doing better today

Catch you later ladies...

diyana · 10-26-2009, 09:07 AM

THUD!!! bump...bump...bump...

That was me falling off the wagon. I had a sore throat and was tired most of the weekend...and since DH was fighting a bad cold, I didn't want to overdo it and risk getting really sick too. So I haven't been to the gym in days.

And then my eating fell off the wagon. Kraft Mac & Cheese along with not much in the way of veggies. Now my tummy is telling me it needs fiber.

Can someone please give me a hand up on the wagon? I'm going to get my eating back on track, and although I can't get to the gym tonight because of a meeting with a client, I WILL get there tomorrow...no matter what.

Ceejay - Glad you enjoyed yoru time at the uncles. Sorry to hear about the mailboxes. How cool that your niece's husband does the artwork for puzzles. I checked them out after googling his name...gorgeous artwork!!

Happy - When are you headed back to the yurts? I sure hope there will still be some lovely autumn colors by the time you get there.

Mel - Sorry to hear about the lip balm reaction. I hope things run smoothly between now and the election. Don't overdo it, okay?

Shad - I hope you're feeling better by now. Good on ya' for all you've accomplished with the fence!

Laura - Thanks for the words of wisdom. I have definitely been jolted off track...but I'm not nearly as derailed as I have been in the past. I can see the track and have some of the wheels still on. Just need to give myself a little

As for burning bushes...we have ugly junipers in front of the house, but come spring, we plan to rip those out and replace them with burning bushes! They should be just lovely come next autumn!

Annie - I hope you and mom are doing well! Lots of love, hugs and prayers to you.

I've got to sign off for now.

Love and hugs,

happy2bme · 10-26-2009, 12:31 PM

Michelle- reaching out on tippy toes and extended fingers - come back on the wagon here.

It must have been National Ditch Your Veggies In Favor of Kraft Mac and Cheese week. I sinned too

But darn it was good

Also feeling the effects of less than healthy eating.

Ok it's done with. Let's start the new week off back on game again, 'k?

diyana · 10-26-2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks, Happy, for the boost up! I'm happy to know that I wasn't the only "sinner". I've had a healthy day so far, and my meeting this evening got rescheduled until tomorrow...so it's cardio and weights for me at the gym tonight.

MELODY525 · 10-26-2009, 07:26 PM

MICHELLE I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU BACK ON THE WAGON BUT I'D HAVE TO FIND THE FOOKING WAGON FIRST

FOR THE NEXT WEEK OR SO I WON'T DO PERSONALS IF THAT'S OK WITH YOU GUYS. THIS WEEK IS TURNING OUT TO BE A NIGHTMARE AND I HAVE TIME TO READ BUT NOT GIVE ADVICE....NOT THAT ANYONE EVER ASKED FOR IT

BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
FEELING A BIT DRAINED TODAY EMOTIONALLY BUT I HAVE A BETTER PLAN FOR THE NEXT 8 DAYS. I PLANNED IT OUT TO WORK SMALL BITS ON THE WEEKDAYS, WITH BREAKS, AND TAKE OFF FROM FRI AFTERNOON TILL MONDAY MORNING. THEN WIND IT UP ON MONDAY WITH THE ELECTION FOLLOWING ON TUES. THEY ARE ALREADY TRYING TO FILL THE GAP I WILL LEAVE ON TUESDAY....I AM NOT STAYING IN AN OVER CROWDED ROOM AND SHAKING 300 - 500 HANDS ETC. SO THAT'S THEIR PROBLEM NOW. BESIDES...ALL THE WORK WILL HAVE BEEN DONE ALREADY. GOING TO POINT THAT OUT TO THEM IN THE MORNING. THERE'S A SHORT MEETING.
SPENT TIME WITH JEN. WE CLEANED THE OLD CHAIR. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT...AN OLD "FRIEND" IS GOING NTO HAVE THE CHAIR PICKED UP SO CARLOS CAN ACCESS IT'S NEEDS AND THEN BRING IT BACK HOME TO ME....ALL IN ONE DAY SO I CAN USE IT AT NIGHT LIKE I NEED TO. THEN THEY WILL DECIDE IF THE CHAIR CAN INDEED BE FIXED ONE LAST TIME. THEN THEY WILL DECIDE IF THEY CAN MAKE A PATIENT PAYMENT PLAN FOR ME. THEN I HAVE TO DECIDE IF IT'S ALL WORTH IT. GENE IS THE MAN THAT ORIGINALLY SOLD ME THIS CHAIR AND NOW WORKS FOR CARLOS. BOTH ARE SYMPATHETIC BUT BOTH HAVE FAMILIES TO RAISE, EMPLOYEES TO PAY ETC AND LET'S FACE IT....TIMES ARE TOUGH FOR EVERYONE. I'M NOT EXPECTING A MIRACLE BUT JUST A FAIR SHAKE. THE CHAIR IS REAdy for when the assessment day comes....they cannot give me any notice other than to say they are on their way. OPPS...LOST MY CAPS.
SORRY THIS IS SO LONG BUT I COULDN'T WAIT TO GET HOME AND TELL YOU GUYS. TIRED OF CRYING BY MYSELF TODAY

AFTER YOU PRAY FOR ANNIE AND HER MOM...SAY A LITTLE SHORT ONE FOR THE OLD BLUE CHAIR!!
LOVE YOU ALL, MEL.

Shad · 10-26-2009, 08:53 PM

Winging good thoughts for chairs and Mums and vacation weather and weigh ins and gyms and coughs and etc.etc.etc.

I'm back in the land of the living and very nice it is too. I'm approx. 1 kg lighter than I was, but that isn't a problem. Doc said it might have been a 24 hour bug, but whatever he gave me didn't work and I was going at both ends (sorry TMI) constantly. So I took some of my Jakarta bung it up pills and haven't been since. I think that the indigestion pain might have been marginally worse than the other pain I was in. Forget the Doc - take Jakarta bung it up pills. Works every time.

Mel - you just do what you have to do. If we need advice, I'm sure someone else is capable of telling us to pull finger and give thumb a chance. That's my advice anyway. You will need some time off after this. Shaking hands with the bright and shiny (sometimes substitute slippery) can be very wearing. Unless of course Barack appears, then you need to corral the man and tell him that you and I have the answer to almost every question ever asked and all we need is a place to put ourselves while we single handedly rescue the world.

Happy - happy vacationing. Take lots of very nice fall photos. I need something to brighten up the spare bedroom. I'm about to archive all my photos to an external hard drive so I can get rid of some of the old computers and back up all that I still need - like tax evas......whoops tax papers etc. It will ensure that all my stuff is at last in one place. Hallelujah.

Annie - if you are reading here, hope all is okay with you. Thoughts are with you and Mum.

Michelle - back to the gym, back to the wagon. Here's a push for you

to get you back on the wagon. It's hard. It is never easy and those that say it is, have never had to fight for every pound and every inch.

Ceejay - Have fun with your puzzle. I've not heard of them. I'd better google them I guess.

Laura and Patty

Better go finish off this bedroom for the kids arriving tomorrow night. I'd like not to have to rush down to the wire this time. The fence will now not arrive until Thursday. Hope there is no further delays but I shouldn't be surprised. Big companies just don't seem to care about the little people. I'm told there are shortages!!

annie175 · 10-27-2009, 08:24 AM

Tuesday....

Mom is still not stable. She had a mild heart attack, however not to damaging. Once they get her stable she will then go to rehabilation for a while to live. We watched a video on dialysis and choices. She really only has one....at the center type, instead of at home and definitely not a candidate for a transplant. Which is ok considering her age and other issues. I don't think she could stand the surgery. As she had a mastecomy about 15 years ago, cancer patients are not considered for kidney transplants. Also, 3 of her 4 kids have had kidney stones which makes us not eligible to donate. I didn't know that till I watched the video. Docs took her off her gout medicine which caused her severe agony in her legs, so bad that they did x-rays to make sure she did not have clots. I then went to the nurses station and raised H*LL and said if they were not going to give her gout meds, then give her pain meds....which they finally did. I hate it you have to do other people's jobs. Sorry for all the doom and gloom and thanks for listening.

Stay OP and get your exercise, feel better everyone if you need it. Don't work too hard and be safe.

Love yas.

diyana · 10-27-2009, 08:48 AM

Hello my friends,

I'm a little sore, but generally doing better than I was when I left work yesterday. Thank goodness for the gym (and Aleve)! I did a Zumba class followed by strength training...where we focused on upper back...which is where I'm especially stiff now. I just love going to the gym and getting a great workout. I wish I could bring myself to get in a routine at home...especially since the cold/snowy weather is on it's way. Maybe as it gets closer to Thanksgiving, I'll transform the family room into an area more conducive for exercise videos. BTW, my eating is back on track as well! Yay! I don't have high hopes for Thursday's weigh in thanks to my "lost" weekend. But I'm being the best I can be now.

Today is going to be busy at work, and after work, I have a meeting. DH gets home from Missouri tonight. Can't remember if I mentioned that or not. He left yesterday morning to go to some of his company sites about 1/2 hour from Springfield.

Annie - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom.

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Mel - No worries about losing the wagon. We'll find you after your nightmare week is over. Sounds like you have a wonderful plan to use exercise (and relaxation) to relieve stress! Good for you!!! Make sure you get lots of rest and don't overdo, no matter how much they beg. And don't shake hands with anyone unless you have plenty of hand sanitizer handy...you don't know where they've been!!

I hope your chair doesn't need too many repairs. I'm keeping you and your chair situation in my prayers, my sister.

Shad - Glad to hear you're feeling much better and that the Jakarta pills helped when the doc couldn't. Since the fence isn't arriving until Thursday, DS1 will be able to help out a lot, right?

Happy - I hope you have a lovely vacation with gorgeous fall colors. We are well past peak here and many of the leaves have already dropped.

Laura - I hope your week is going well!

A big

to all!

Much Love and Many Hugs,