Tammy - nice to see you back. I can't imagine somebody NOT enjoying Mama Mia. It is a great performance. It actually tells a story and it is funny!
Joanne - glad you got some rain. It must be much fresher now. It finally cooled off here for a couple of days, but it is heading into the 90's yet again. I absolutley do NOT like it that hot. We don't have AC.
Mima - Hmmm, I think we all eat too many carbs. They are easy and usually taste good.
Here's a little funny for you. I thought this was hysterical
ISN'T THIS THE TRUTH ??????
When you have to visit a public bathroom, you usually
find a line of women, so you smile politely and take
your place. Once it's your turn, you check for feet
under the stall doors. Every stall is occupied.
Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly knocking
down the woman leaving the stall.
You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't
matter, the wait has been so long you are about to wet
your pants! The dispenser for the modern "seat covers"
(invented by someone's Mom, no doubt) is handy, but
empty. You would hang your purse on the door hook, if
there was one, but there isn't - so you carefully, but
quickly drape it around your neck, (Mom would turn
over in her grave if you put it on the FLOOR!), yank
down your pants, and assume " The Stance."
In this position your aging, toneless thigh muscles
begin to shake. You'd love to sit down, but you
certainly hadn't taken time to wipe the seat or lay
toilet paper on it, so you hold "The Stance."
To take your mind off your trembling thighs, you reach
for what you discover to be the empty toilet paper
dispenser. In your mind, you can hear your mother's
voice saying, "Honey, if you had tried to clean the
seat, you would have KNOWN there was no toilet paper!"
Your thighs shake more.
You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose
on yesterday - the one that's still in your purse. (Oh
yeah, the purse around your neck, that now, you have
to hold up trying not to strangle yourself at the same
time). That would have to do. You crumple it in the
puffiest way possible. It's still smaller than your
thumbnail
Someone pushes your door open because the latch
doesn't work. The door hits your purse, which is
hanging around your neck in front of your chest, and
you and your purse topple backward against the tank of
the toilet. "Occupied!" you scream, as you reach for
the door, dropping your precious, tiny, crumpled
tissue in a puddle on the floor, lose your footing
altogether, and slide down directly onto the TOILET
SEAT. It is wet of course. You bolt up, knowing all
too well that it's too late. Your bare bottom has made
contact with every imaginable germ and life form on
the uncovered seat because YOU never laid down toilet
paper - not that there was any, even if you had taken
time to try. You know that your mother would be
utterly appalled if she knew, because, you're certain
her bare bottom never touched a public toilet seat
because, frankly, dear, "You just don't KNOW what kind
of diseases you could get."
By this time, the automatic sensor on the back of the
toilet is so confused that it flushes, propelling a
stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of
the bowl that sprays a fine mist of water that covers
your butt and runs down your legs and into your shoes.
The flush somehow sucks everything down with such
force that you grab onto the empty toilet paper
dispenser for fear of being dragged in too.
At this point, you give up. You're soaked by the
spewing water and the wet toilet seat. You're
exhausted. You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you
found in your pocket and then slink out
inconspicuously to the sinks.
You can't figure out how to operate the faucets with
the automatic sensors, so you wipe your hands with
spit and a dry paper towel and walk past the line of
women still waiting.
You are no longer able to smile politely to them. A
kind soul at the very end of the line points out a
piece of toilet paper trailing from your shoe. (Where
was that when you NEEDED it?? ) You yank the paper
from your shoe, plunk it in the woman's hand and tell
her warmly, "Here, you just might need this."
As you exit, you spot your hubby, who has long since
entered, used, and left the men's restroom. Annoyed,
he asks, "What took you so long, and why is your
purse hanging around your neck?"
This is dedicated to women everywhere who deal with a
public restrooms (rest??? you've GOT to be kidding!!).
It finally explains to the men what really does take
us so long. It also answers their other commonly asked
questions about why women go to the restroom in pairs.
It's so the other gal can hold the door, hang onto
your purse and hand you Kleenex under the door!
This HAD to be written by a woman! No one else could
describe it so accurately!
Send this to all women that need a good laugh AND,
don't forget to have a mammogram!!!!!! It could save
Anne, I loved this!!! It is so true! I was in several restrooms during our trips this summer with no toilet paper. I always make sure I have a tissue in my purse (hanging around my neck) for those emergencies. Sometimes you just don't have time to check to see if there is paper available in the stall. lol
Oh-that was hysterical!!! I hate public restrooms, I bought some toilet seat covers but I don't know where they are.
Hot today-we made all the crafts last night-sure was a good idea because we ran into some pitfalls-going over today to set up. Meeting tonight. Doing something tomorrow morning. And night. Angela's grandmother is dying. There will be a funeral in the middle of all his.
I ordered a book from Amazon about the SIBO thing. I am willing to do what it says. Digestive enzymes-peppermint and acidolpholus-bifida........And Miralax. We are talking big bucks!!! I will do anything.
I got a raise and got 10 LESS in my pay because they raised the insurnce premium which they will take away in October and repalce with Medicare and Medex if thet can get a waiver. That's called Retirement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fortunately, Brad can work.
Bye for now. Mima
Mima, I'd love to come and check out the craft items! Kind of a long drive though. lol Sorry about Angela's grandmother. I haven't ordered anything from Amazon for a while. Maybe it's time I went shopping there!! I had to reread what you wrote about your raise. Now I understand!! It will make a difference in my check when Bob goes on Medicare in a few years. I'm not even sure how old you have to be for that. He'll be 60 in September. I DO like retirement!! In the old days (lol), I would have started going into my classroom about now and pulling things out for the year. It really does seem strange not having to even think about it.
I told Tim last night that he needs to make a list of things to get accomplished in the next week. He goes back to school a week from today. Yes, I've already cried. I've enjoyed our time together this summer. It will be easier to go visit though now since I won't be working.
I am out of here real early in the am.. SOOOOOOO I will check in with you guys about the 12th or 13th.
Christy pulled me down the back steps again tonight. I hope my back doesn't hurt any worse tomorrow.. I fell flat of my stomach and wrecked my cd player in the process.Guess I will get a new one.She sees anything move and she goes after it..
You all be good and stay well... Joanne
Oh-have a wonderful time!!!!
Tammy-I will be 69 this month and Brad is 66.
Went to the sidewalk sale in Garner to pass out VBS flyers-so hot-my feet cramped terribly when I got home-finally got them ok.
We had a party for Pastor at the marriage group-it was his 60th bd-he loved it. Then we split into 2 groups and talked about sex. we were laughing hysterically. And we had a good-not too personal discussion.
I took it easy today-we are going out for dinner. Tomorrow is VBS,
Suzanne and her bf and his daughter went to see Brad Paisley last night, And Kelli Pickler. I really like him.
Can't believe Tim is going back to school already.
Auntie's family is gone for 2 weeks so I am calling her to see how she is and then I will go out there after VBS. I was glad she wasn't going to church tonight.
Bye for now Mima
Mima, I've considered having a party for Bob's 60th in September, but I don't think he would really want one. He gets that way sometimes. It sounds like your party and marriage group was alot of fun! Hope your feet continue to get better. Tim is going back because of band camp. They go a week ahead of the rest of the students.
The summer is flying by. Finally got some rest, even though my brother called at 9 when I was in bed.
I am taking digestive enzymes, a peppermint capsule, acidolpholis-bifidium, and Miralax and am doing well. No wheat-that seems to be my worst trigger. Haven't gotten my book yet. Mima
I had decided to sleep in and go to the 2nd church service today. I guess Bob forgot because he woke me saying I'd be late for church. Oh well. Now I'm up, doing laundry, and I'll still go to 2nd service at 10:45. I don't have anything planned for today. Tomorrow Tim and I are headed to Muncie to buy his books for 1st semester. Beat the rush that way.
Mima, stay away from that wheat! It sounds like it really does a number on you.
We'd love to hear from everyone else!! Hope Joanne is having a nice trip! Meme, are you coming back????
Going to get a storm here shortly, but wanted to stop in.
I guess it will just be the 3 of us for a couple of weeks. Hope Joanne has a good holiday. I do hope Meme is doing ok. I get an occassional joke from here so I assume she is.
My son was here for a couple of days. Little Meela is toddling all over the place and I forgot the wonderment they see in things. She is priceless.
Tammy - summer ends so quickly. Tim will be back at school by now. Hope you got everything you needed.
Mima - I am so glad to here that whatever you are doing is helping your stomach.
Here is a little joke for you gals:.
Ain't it the Truth!!!
A woman goes to the doctor for her yearly physical.
The nurse starts with certain basic items.
"How much do you weigh?" she asks.
"115," she says.
The nurse puts her on the scale.
It turns out her weight is 140.
The nurse asks, "Your height?"
"5 foot 8," she says.
The nurse checks and sees that she only measures 5' 5".
Good joke! I can't believe how much fun I had at VBS-had the most wonderful help-the last class was 3-5 year olds. Their teacher couldn't believe how I could get them to listen but I taught K for 15 plus years and loved it, I guess I will just have to do more of that.
We are going to Angela's grandmother's funeral this morning. Made brownies yesterday, Keep it simple.
Someone actually came to see camper and was very interested. Hope he calls back. Brad was in Bible study when he got the call to come home. !!!!!
He spent a couple of hours with him and they agreed on the price. JUST what our bottom line was.
My stomache acted up a bit yesterday-probably stress and the maole syrup had sorbitol-of those artificial sweeteners.
Bye for now. Mima
Anne, that is hilarious too!! Where do you get these??? I think I can relate to that lady!!! Meela is growing too fast!! She was just born!!
I tested my blood sugar on Sat. and this morning. 108 on Sat., and 92 today. Does that sound diabetic to you? We have papers filled out to start going to another doctor since we aren't happy with the one we've been going to. Also, my BP was 120/78 and pulse was 67.
Mima, I'm sure you were great with those children!! Glad to hear that the trailer may be sold! That has to be a relief.
Hi everybody. Sorry I've been MIA. There's been a lot going on plus I haven't been feeling well.
Tammy, I can't believe you were right here in TN and didn't come see me! How close were you, anyway? Do you know?
I need a vacation but no hopes of that for a while, I'm afraid. Hubby asked me if I wanted to go to VA Labor Day weekend and visit my uncle ... haven't seen him in years. I probably won't go, though. Like I said, I haven't been feeling too good and I don't think I'm up to a trip right now. Especially if it's going to be hot. It's in the upper 90s here and even 100 degrees. I dread to hear the driveway alarm go off. I can't stand out with customers anymore. Had one today that stayed about 10 minutes and I was soaked when I came in. Our grass is nearly dead from lack of rain. We get a few brief afternoon showers but that's about it.
I've finally got most of my house stuff conquered. I can't remember if I told you about the yard sale or not. We sold over $700 in 7 hrs. then I had hubby take my leftovers to Goodwill. The girls (daughter and DIL) took theirs back with them ... said they wanted to have another yard sale later. (I STRESSED that nothing was coming back in my house so they wouldn't want to just store it here!) I offered to let them have my stuff, too, but they said they didn't have room to store it. I think they really wanted to leave it all here and have another sale in Sept. but I'm done with yard sales for the rest of my life. I hate them and I don't ever want to have another one plus I wanted all that 'crap' out of my house forever. My basement is CLEAN! Hubby painted his bedroom and put up new blinds Sat. He had to pick up a load of trailers today but promised to get everything put back for me tomorrow. I have a new comforter set, sheets, curtains, etc. I've been doing closets and everything. CLEAN SWEEP. Getting rid of everything. He says I keep him busy going to the dump!
So ... that's where I've been and what I've been doing. My summer hasn't been fun but it has been rewarding. I've read most of your posts ... I'll try to catch up on the rest later. Hope I haven't missed anything real important.
So glad to hear from you. Meme. Wow for $700. I have never ,ade any money at yard sales. I'd rather give it away and get a slip for a tax deduction. Salvation Army will give you one.
Had a grat time again. Got to confront Pastor's son because he horses around with the young ones and gets tham all riled up. He's only 26. Thew little ones p[ainted-too cute. Especially the little boy that said he didn't want to but absolutely loved it.
Poor Brad's sister-an hour and a half away-miserable-so hard to go to see her but Brad's siste went yesterday,
Got my IBS book and glanced through it, Big chapter on SIBO and Fibro. I think it's a must read and I will post it. Went to the funeral and back to the house where people were smoking EVERYWHERE and I got asthma. They are dying one by one and they can't see the connection.
Bye for now-Mima who gets up at 5 and needs a nap.
The summer is flying by. Finally got some rest, even though my brother called at 9 when I was in bed. 
How close were you, anyway? Do you know?
I've read most of your posts ... I'll try to catch up on the rest later. Hope I haven't missed anything real important.
