Well, all we got was lots of rain and high winds. No damage. I found out that the nor'easter coming from the south was supposed to meet up with Sandy coming from the east and cause havoc, but it caused the havoc south of us, in W VA instead. I am happy to be safe, but I feel so bad for all the people affected by this storm. It's awful what they're showing on the news. The only good thing is I'm stocked up with everything and won't have to go to the store for a long long time! LOL

Rie - My insurance only covers strips if I get them from certain mail order medical supply houses. They are not covered at all on my Rx coverage. I do not go to Sam's Club. If I went with a more expensive insurance they would cover my strips in full, but do I pay for strips, or pay for the insurance? It's more money either way. Also, I used to have discount cards from various manufacturers, but I don't think you can use them with Medicare. I could be wrong.

Maryea- If the number of strips I receive depends on how bad my BS reading are, they should have no problem with me testing 3 X a day. It's my doctor who told them I need strips to test once a day. He told me to test at different times each day. What difference does it make to him if they send me enough strips to test 3 X per day? It's not like he's paying for them. Grrrr
Rie gets strips to test 3 X per day and her glucose readings are perfect, but then she's not dealing with Medicare. It's a whole new ball game.

Dee - I'm sorry to hear that your parents are not happy with their living arrangements. That's sad, but you know this is all for their own good. Just remember, when you were growing up, they made decisions about your life that didn't make you happy, but it was for your own good and they had your best interest at heart.

Bobbi - On TV yesterday, I saw them interview a couple who had been on a cruise that got stuck in the hurricane. They said their whole trip was terrible. Everyone got sick and they never even made it to the Bahamas which was to be their final destination. They said they were offered 50% off their next cruise, but no refund for this one. I guess it wasn't due to anything that someone did wrong except take a cruise at the wrong time of year. Isn't this the time of year when cruises are discounted because of the chance of inclement weather? I never went on a cruise, but this one didn't sound like fun.

Gayle - I'm glad to hear that conditions are improving at work. It's so miserable to go to work every day when the employer won't listen to the suggestions from the employees who actually do the work.

As far as exercising, I found it very difficult to fit exercise in when I was working. You seem to be really putting forth an effort.

Carbie - I wish I had the energy you have! You do so many things that I would never attempt. You do not let your age or your weight stop you, and that's a good thing. You live an interesting life.

Good evening GG's,

I had hoped to get some more/the rest of the personals done today, but am out of steam again. Sorry.

Tired this evening. Busy day ~ voting, hair cut, staff meeting at work, a little time with Maddie. Made a pot of chili. Jason stopped by ~ got to visit with him for a few minutes. Doesn't seem as though I should be so tired.

Jason is worrying about his job and maybe losing his place to live and possibly having to move back to Kansas City. I so hope it doesn't come to that. Worry is exhausting.

Guess if I will head to bed ~ once I get to sleep ~ at least I won't be thinking of these worrisome things. Sorry to spill out ~ thank you for listening.

Take care all.

Happy Halloween everyone
Welcome Decor, are you from Iowa or just a fan of the Decorah eagles? We watch them every year, what fun.
I'm a dead beat too, Donna and Isabella couldn't have said it better. All your lives are so much more interesting than mine. Thats why I don't post much but love reading about you all.

Rie...I love the colored socks you all wore in the race, were you exhausted?

KarenMo...Guy Penrod was my favorite Gaither singer, he used to be sooooo handsome.(gotten old now) He and wife Angie have 5 or 6 sons and one daughter. I think he left the Gaither band because he was away on the road so much.

Gayle...sorry to hear about Jason's woes. Always hard when our kids are struggling.

Carol Sue...happy you're safe. How scary for the coastal people, I heard on the news that 150 homes burned.

Cajun...we watch DWTS too, thought for sure Kristy would go home. I like her and she brings laughter to the program. I must admit that I hold my breath when Maks? (MAX) lifts her in the air. SPLAT!!!! P.S. DH will be sitting around his own private camp fire, he does have a heater for the tent. Hope it isn't too cold sleeping for him, they don't have snow yet but it's below freezing.

K3...get cracking? Haha, I have too many irons in the fire right now. Yesterday I actually half-a$$ed started. Bruce is leaving tomorrow for deer hunting. Today I'll be busying making sandwiches for a week at least for his deer stand. Evening meals he's have canned soups, stews, etc. in the tent.
Since the heats been on for the last two weeks, I've also had plugged sinuses in the morning with a head ache. Darn............I think it's all the dust in the heat vents all over the house. I put cardboard over the vent in the bedroom and taped it shut so no heat and dust can't come in plus leave the bedroom door shut at all times. DD said to go on a gluten free diet while her dad is gone (Bruce) and see if that might trigger my headaches. I purchased some gluten free hot rice cereal for my breakfast instead of Fiber One, some gluten free spaghetti and a bunch of flours to make bread in my bread machine. I made a loaf yesterday that turned out pretty good. Staying away from anything with white flour in it should help me lose some of the 7 pounds I've gained. That's why I said I'm half-a$$ed on a diet.
Mary...good job on the pounds lost and I too like your new picture.
Dee...hugs to you and your parents adjustment. Once they get settled, they'll appreciate it.
Rosie...are you starting any quilts for Christmas? That's going to be some of my gifts this year, I already have the two grandsons finished, my DH best friend. Now I have one more to do for DD.
Here a recipe for oven fries you all might want to try.
I'll set up the new November thread later tonight for tomorrow.

Hello goldies,

Yesterday I found out that they called in homeland security and FBI. Someone in the refinery tried to sabotage the refinery by turning off valves in the hydrocracker unit. They are doing a full investigation. They suspect it's an inside person. My ds failed to tell me that. I guess he didn't want me to worry. I read rawlins news and questioned him. That's how I found out. He worked until 9 last night and at that time I was relieved. They were going to head south this morning at 6 am but..........I called him this morning and they went back to the house loaded and left at midnight. Yay...... Finally he's headed home. This is one anxious mom to hug her boy. He should be in tomorrow afternoon. I ordered his cake for his welcome home party Friday night. I'm also getting things ready. Hoping time will fly by.
I lost 1 of those 2 lbs I gained last week. Don't know how I did that because dh and I ate good over the weekend.

Sorry no time for personals today. Everyone have a happy Halloween. Don't eat too much candy!!!!!! Lol

Hugs
Cajun

Bobbi, just a quick note this morning-- I saw Guy Penrod on Larry's Country Diner last month and he actually has 8 kids-- the last being a little girl! WOW! Better him than me! And I still think he is good looking!

Getting ready to go to Bible study this morning and still have a few more things to get done.

Be back later. Have a good day everyone

Hi Golden Girls! Bobbolink....I am confused( not unusual, lol)....,anyway, you asked a few questions that I am stumped about! I thought this group was for over 50's, which is my only connection to you gals. I live in ND. Am I in a group from a certain state or area? If so, I apologize!