Hi Everyone,
My nap never happened. My body was hurting too much for me to fall asleep. I know I’ll feel better tomorrow. During the last 2 miles of the walk, when my foot was in a lot of pain, I just kept thinking about the painful treatments that the children go through to deal with Leukemia. I can walk in pain for a LOT longer than 10 miles if it helps to improve those treatments.
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Originally Posted by Karen31
Got a text message from my brother (realtor) last night that an offer for our house is coming in today!! Hasn't came in yet though! We've already decided that we aren't going to be to flexible on our price so we will have to see what it is. I already told Tim it better be REAL close to our asking price other wise we are staying right here!!!
Hi Karen,
My DD and SIL feel the same way you do. They have set a price that they think is fair and they plan to stay where they are until/unless they get it. There have been several folks interested, but none of the interested ones can get a mortgage.
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Originally Posted by jess1
Lynn – I thought it was interesting that you like to be the center of attention. I’ve always been in the background, the fringes, but when I turned 60, I asked for a party. And I got one! I made up way cool invitations, and my bro and his wife reserved the church hall. We had a lot of people and cake and good wishes and fun stories and, I’m sure, quite a bit of baloney… but it was so much fun! I just loved it.
Hi Donna,
When I was a kid, I took dancing lessons. I wasn’t crazy about the lessons, but I LOVED the recitals – especially when I had a solo!
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Originally Posted by Bobbolink
Just a quick note...just got home from having the MRI, a massage, chiropractor and two grocery stores. It's friday so won't hear about the MRI results until Monday maybe.
The nursing home called and wants to have a meeting with all 5 of us on Sunday. I don't know what's up, maybe they want to talk about Hospice.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
Hi Bobbi,
Of course we are sending you good wishes about your MRI. I also hope things work out well with the nursing home.
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Originally Posted by Riemontana
Today I am attending the funeral of one of my traveling buddies' mom. She was only a few years older than me and succumbed to breast cancer. So very sad.
Hi Rie,
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society holds an annual Light the Night walk (about a mile in Philly). They give helium-filled balloons – red [for walkers who are walking in honor of someone with cancer], white [for those who have cancer], and gold [for those walking in honor of someone who died of cancer]. The number of white and gold balloons is overwhelming.
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Originally Posted by maryea
I stayed OP yesterday and my weight is dropping. Can't wait to get down to where i was in Dec! I feel so determined but also so scared I will mess up!
Hi Mary,
CONGRATULATIONS! Don’t be scared. You will get back!
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Originally Posted by Marie
Lynn, I hope you find time to take your photography class soon. I think it would be a blast. I took a 2 hour seminar at a conference on digital photography and learned tons. I used to be a serious photographer until film got thrown by the wayside. My darkroom equipment is all packed into boxes. I’d really like to take a full digital photography class and heck, throw in a Photoshop class for the fun of it. We don’t have anywhere within 80 miles that gives classes. Marie
Hi Marie,
I took a digital photography course last Spring semester. I REALLY liked it. I have a concept in mind that I want to try, but need to have the help of a teacher to do it.
I know that there are digital courses that you can take online. My cousin took one from a photography school in NYC.
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Originally Posted by maryea
Also am curious whether the iPad is just as good or better as an e-reader than a regular e-reader.
Hi Mary,
The iPad is much more like a computer. I got one for my DD & she uses it for her emails as well as for reading. I can get onto the web & do email with my Nook, but it is NOT easy.
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Originally Posted by Nancyoyo
Hey GGs,
I started my weekend a day early, because SO was off today, so I got to sleep in. Yay! And, DSD had to work 7 hours today, so Yay! again. And it’s been rainy & cloudy all day, so the temp didn’t get above the mid 80’s - Yay! a third time! It’s been a really good day! And DSD will be going back to school on Monday!!!!!!!! (Can you tell I’m excited?! Bobbi, in case you haven’t figured it out, the “she” I was referring to is my SO’s DD, who I also refer to as my step-daughter.) Actually, yesterday she was quite pleasant. She’s pretty happy to be going back to school too. Apparently she still has friends there. To be fair, she had quite a few friends here, when she was in high school. People do seem to like her, & she can be very charming & entertaining. Very much like her father! NCNancy
Hi Nancy,
There are some VERY mean-spirited people with their families who are nice as pie with outsiders. My first husband was like that. Everyone thought he was wonderful – NOT!
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Originally Posted by ellabella
Good morning, all....today is going to be pretty busy - need to clean like a demon between now and @ noon, go grocery shopping, come home, put away groceries and try to find time for some lunch, and then head over to dd3's to babysit. Then tomorrow morning, the Pre-baby Brunch. THEN, hopefully, a restful afternoon/evening so that we can be up early to go to the hospital with dd2.Z
Hi Zoe,
Is the Pre-baby Brunch a type of baby shower? I am going to one tomorrow also.
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Originally Posted by glynne
I have been doing WW a year now ~ started Aug. 4th last year ~ day after my birthday. I have gone faithfully every week ~ never missed a week. Net result for the year ~ kept 17 of the pounds I had lost off. I didn't do as well as I had hoped (my own fault) but at least I didn't lose and regain plus more. So, I am starting into year 2 and hoping to make some real progress this year. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I made it though one day of doing the right things. One down 364 to go ~ LOL. I keep repeating to myself ~ back on track, back on track.
Hi Gayle,
Maintaining a weight loss is a BIG DEAL! We all know how to lose – it’s keeping it off that’s the challenge. GOOD FOR YOU!
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Originally Posted by Riemontana
Well this morning I sure could've talked myself out of working out. There was even a little voice in my head saying, "your goal is only 5 days out of 7" But, I followed my own rules and put my workout shoes on before I decided. 65 minutes of aerobic step later, I am enjoying my breakfast and reading 3fc. I feel really good. I really enjoy the feeling of nothing to do after I work out on weekends. Glad I have it today. I am always a little amazed about how few calories I burn, but it's about feeling good, right?
Hi Rie,
GOOD FOR YOU! Enjoy that proud feeling – you earned it!
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Originally Posted by the slim me
Lynn, 10 miles! And I think I do well when I walk for 4. Did all your home repair get done?Freda
Hi Freda,
Yes – BUT. But = the township found out that we had all put in new water heaters & sent us a letter telling us that we needed permits [none of us & none of the plumbers knew this]. Turns out that after we purchase our $77 permit, someone from the town will come inspect our water heaters and let us know what needs to be changed in order to make the installation meet the town code. The NeverEnding but VERY boring Story!