Good morning Mima, Tammy and Joanne

Mima - it will be time to leave before you know it! Hope you get everything done you need to get done. Planning a wedding is exciting. I did it with my daughter. Wasn't hard, and wasn't a headache. Everything ran so smoothly. I am really organized, as it my daughter. Had everything done months before and it all worked like clockwork. Babies are so sweet, but they sure are a lot of work.

Tammy - Thanksgiving is fast approaching for you Americans. Do you all go shopping on the day after? Boy, you put your tree up early! I don't put mine up until the 18 Dec. Probably because I always had a real one, until the last couple of years. Have to have artificial in this condo. It's ok, but I sure do prefer the real one. It's the smell I like.

Joanne - Hope you don't overdo it at Thanksgiving. They have the time, they just CHOOSE to use it to do other things. They can make the time to stop and pick up something if they don't want to cook. We are cooks in my family. My daughter isn't a baker, but she enjoys cooking. They do eat out, but certainly not like some people. She does make dinners. She is also a busy gal.

I remember when I was working full time, raising 2 kids, hauling them to their extra-curricular activities, and trying to do mine as well. Also maintained a household. Everybody is busy! It is just priorities.

I have a sore throat. Hoping it doesn't go any further, but hubby started out that way and ended up with a doozy of a cold. Stayed home from work yesterday and again today. Just trying to drink lots and rest. I guess what will be will be.

Hope you all have a good day.

Anne-get some zinc lozenges right away-I swear by them when I feel I am coming down with something. Hope you are ok.
It is exciting to plan the wedding -we got the nice reception place but it was 10 more per person. It's still doable. Suzanne is going to pick up some of the expenses. I sure wish his parents would offer. Jim told them that I had the money put away since Suzanne was born-I did have some money put away but I spent it on the apt. And we didn't sell the camper but God has the money!!! And things cost 2x as much.

And they are going to a Congregational church-not the one I would have picked-there is another one that I liked better-but it's not my decision.
Brad came home so discouraged because a job he did isn't working and he has to take it all apart this morning. He was supposed to stay home and get things done today. That's life.
We will be going to my dil's mother's for Thanksgiving. I will cook squash and probably bring a dessert. I love having other people contribute- even if it's something they bought. That's the way I was brought up.
Went to the chiro-forgot to tell him to stretch my neck muscles for my sinuses.
Bye for now-Mima

Hi ... did you miss me?

Had a bit of bad luck plus I haven't been feeling very well.

We helped daughter move into her new place, she got her own massage therapy place now. Then I got the crud. That went on for a couple of weeks. Finally got some medicine that took care of it. Then I lost Ginger. I left her on the back deck for a couple of minutes, when I went back out, she was gone. Nowhere in sight. We looked and looked. The kids all four came over about 10 minutes after she disappeared and we all looked for a long time and called but she was just gone. We finally decided someone had to have taken her. We put an ad in the paper, put a picture and discrpition of when she went missing, etc, in all the vet's offices for miles around plus the animal shelter but we didn't hear anything for a whole week. Then 7 days later a neighbor called and said he saw her at his place. I went down there and called her and she came. She wasn't dirty, wasn't hungry ... but she was sure glad to see me and glad to be home. Someone close by had her for that week, we're sure of that ... she must have gotten away from them. I cried the first three days and then resigned myself to the fact that she was GONE. I didn't think I'd ever see her again. She's my little miracle. Now she has separation issues. She doesn't want to be two inches away from me. :D That's ok by me! ;)

One of our best friends had back surgery in Nashville 2 weeks ago, his 7th. We went up for that and spent the day then went back another day. I made dinner for them one day after he got home - he's in a wheelchair and she's working. Then Raymond's aunt had eye surgery & she has no one but us, had to take her for that, take her back to the Dr. for follow up and then take her to Nashville to the Dr. for her back ... all the same week. Took her food, also.

On top of that ... Ross has been having problems. I went to school to get him at noon one of the days he was having problems and I didn't realize there was a "hole" in the middle of the room at his school. I have depth perception problems because of the glaucoma and the carpet around the steps that go down into this "hole" area is the same color as the rest of the room so I didn't see the steps going down. My foot was setting right on the edge of the steps and I shifted my weight and fell down the steps and nearly killed myself - I rolled over and over like a car. I'm still all bruised and beaten up from that. That was a week ago.

So ... you see ... I hadn't forgotten you all. Just had a very long run of very bad luck. On top of all that, I went to Nashville (lots of trips to Nashville) to the Rheumatologist) and he said I have to give up something or more than one thing. I don't know what that's going to be. Hubby is telling everybody I'll probably choose him! :p I'm thinking right now it might be playing piano at church. I messed up my arm when I fell down the steps and they seem to be getting along without me playing pretty good so I'm like, "God, You trying to tell me something?" Also, my eye Dr. told me the glaucoma is getting worse. Seems like when it rains it pours, huh? Babies and Weddings sound a lot more fun!!!

Joanne ... I'm worried about putting up a tree with Ginger, too. I put a stuffed thanksgiving bear on one of my livingroom tables today and I've already had to take it away from her twice. I can't imagine what she'll do with a tree full of decorations ... should be interesting. :dizzy:

GEE ... IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!

It's so good to hear from you-we thought you gave up some stuff already. My favorite saying to people who ask me to do things-I will think about it. So sorry to hear about all yor problems and so gald you got Ginger back.
Well, the place is reserved-Suzanne is funny-she asked the owner why you had to pay 10 more per pesron for the wedding buffet and the other buffet came with hot hors doevres sp???? so he gave her 2 hot ones free. She is a girl after my own heart.
The only way i can get 8 hours sleep is to go to bed at 8. which we both did.
Brad's job got taken care of and then the guy came over and framed the doorway-bartering time!!!! i have to paint but I have mostly everything else done. We are thinking of leaving late afternoon because it is going to snow. SNOW!!!! Gotta go.
I sure hope Josh keeps an eye on things- he doesn't seem to get things totally.
Talk to you when I get to Ft Myers-I almost forgot to have the phone back on!! Mima

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Meme- It is nice to have you back...Now stay awhile.. It is a sure bet someone had Ginger.. Glad you got her back.. I decided I am not putting up a tree. It will be the first time In 53 years.. Christie doesn't miss a thing and would have it down before I finished putting the lights on..I will do something else..
Happy- I got on the phone and spoke to DIL and daughter.. They each will bring something.. I still have the turkey and dressing and some pies to make.. The rest I will buy.
I cleaned rugs and floors yesterday ,Christie gets a bath today. I will do a few more things and shop the rest of the week..
Tammy- I think I have said that we are more busy after we retire than before.. I wait for 9 pm to get time for myself..
Hello Mima I guess you are on the road..Joanne

Mima, I'm not sure where Ft. Myers is. I'll have to get out the map. When we leave GA the end of February, we'll be going to Tampa for a few days to visit Bob's family. It would be cool if you, Joanne, and I could meet up, but I don't know how we'd get it accomplished. For Thanksgiving and any other time we get together, we always all take something. We are going to my aunt and uncle's house on Thanksgiving, I'm in charge of the grean bean casserole, rolls, deviled eggs, and anything else I want to bring. We're still not sure when we'll get together with my brothers and their families. Basketball games, college kids, jobs - isn't easy to find a time anymore.

Joanne, I won't tell your hubby that he just thinks he is the ruler!! I'm glad you made the decision about the tree. I don't think I'm putting up the one on the porch this year unless Tim puts it up when he is home over Thanksgiving. I definitely want to get the tree up in the living room/dining room area though.

Anne, I went shopping on the day after Thanksgiving once many years ago. There was a train set that was going to be a great bargain, and we wanted that for Tim for Christmas. I have never done it since then. It was way too crowded for me. I started the tradition of putting up my tree on Thanksgiving weekend years and years ago. I love to just sit and look at the trees, so that gives me alot more time.

Meme, I would have been just sick about Ginger! I am so glad that she is back safe and sound. Kramer got out one night, and he was gone for about an hour. I was a mess! And then for you to have that fall down the steps! You poor thing!!! Hope you start healing and feeling better soon!!! My youngest brother has glaucoma. You are right about when it rains it pours. IT'S SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!

Bob was looking at the calendar one day and made the comment that he doesn't know how we had time to do anything else when we were working! lol

Hello Stranger. It's nice to hear from you. I hope you are now feeling better. You are lucky to have gotten your little furbaby back, I think. Sorry you have been feeling so poorly. That eyesight is bad, Meme. Glaucoma is not a fun thing, that is for sure.

Mima - have a safe trip. Hope you guys got everything done that you needed to do.

Joanne - Glad you called and asked them to bring something. Every little bit helps, when there are lots of you. I haven't put up a tree for 3 years now. I just have a small 4 1/2 ft. tree that I use. I set it on a table. It is decorative and we really aren't home much through Christmas anyway. Just need some sort of decoration for when I have company.

Tammy - Can I come to your TG dinner, please?? Sounds like it is going to be really good :lol: That day after TG sounds like our Boxing Day, the day after Christmas. Great sales, tons of people, and NO Anne! My kids go and line up for heaven sakes, just to get into the dang store. Nothing I want that badly, I am afraid.

Here is a great song. You should all have a listen.

It's called Christmas with a C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAckfn8yiAQ

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Hey Everyone! I'm new to the group, finally deciding to give weight loss an honest try. I've had fibro for about 7 years, and have just been diagnosed with epilepsy. The medication I have to take for it (depakote) basically guarantees weight gain, so I'm definitely feeling challenged. I've cut my calories and started working out, but at this point, can only do 30 minutes on the elliptical. I don't think I'll see any dramatic change soon, which is discouraging. I know there are many other benefits from eating healthy and exercising, but they just don't seem motivation enough for me. It's 6:35 now on the US East Coast, and I'm exhausted!!!

Anyway, you guys seem really nice, and I hope to get to know you all much better!

-Calley

Just 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week and a decent diet should show remarkable weight loss if you haven't already been on a drastic diet and lost a lot of weight. I think you'll see a drop in weight if you keep that up. Welcome to the fibro board. A trick I learned ... drinking lots of water and green tea and upping your protein a little.

I have my boys tonight. I love them but I'd rather have the girls! :p Quieter, less trouble and not as messy. I'm not sure if I'll have any kids tomorrow night or not ... daughter is supposed to have the boys and granddaughters are supposed to both have sleepovers but one of them has a UT infection so I don't know is she will feel like going or if she will want to stay here. Then Sun. I'll have Son's kids, 12 & 10, until Monday when I take them to school. Ain't life grand?

I'm still really sore from that fall I had the first of last week. A little better but I'll be glad when the soreness is gone and I can bend my knee again. Our church is having Thanksgiving dinner Sun. night and they asked me to do one of the turkeys ... I just said "no" this year. I'm getting pretty good at that lately! :) Hubby and I went grocery shopping this morning and we were trying to decide what to take for the dinner. He started naming over some things. I said, goodness ... that's a lot ... too much I think. We are just two people and we always take enough for 10. I think we need to cut back on some things like this. He agreed so we are taking less this year. I'm having to make some hard decisions ... change is not coming easy for me ... but it IS coming!

Anne, you are more than welcome to come to the dinner!! Might be a bit of a drive for you though. lol

Welcome Calley!!! 30 minutes on the elliptical is more than I've been doing at anything lately. I've been in one of those "don't care" modes, and I need to kick myself in the behind and get moving!! HEY! I'm almost on the east coast! Well, I'm in Ohio, and that's much closer to the east coast than the west, right? lol

Meme, you mentioned grean tea. I have tried it, and I just can't do it. I do not like tea of any kind, and I honestly gag when I've tried it. Do you think the green tea capsules would be worth my time?

You are having a busy weekend with the grandkids! I just have Bob and Kramer this weekend. Tim will be home on Tuesday, and we are so looking forward to having him home. Good for you for saying NO to the turkey! I think it is wonderful that you are cutting back on what you take for the dinners. It makes sense.

My friends are picking me up in about an hour to go to a bazaar at a local high school, and then of course we will do lunch. The three of us haven't been together for several weeks, so it will be nice. These are the two that I go on a trip with right before Christmas to the b&b for a weekend in the little canal town in Indiana.

That sounds like fun, Tammy. Been awhile since I've been away without Hubby. I used to do that at least a couple of times a year. I'm glad to hear Bob is doing better.

My boys have been pretty good so far. We've had a LOT of homework. Garrett has a test on Monday. Has to fill in a map of the US states plus the great lakes and oceans without a word bank. I found a blank map and a map with the states printed on it. We have been practicing. I had him take a practice test this morning to weed out the ones he didn't need to study. He did pretty good. I've been teaching him some of my "neat cheat" techniques. (That's the only way I made the A list in school!) :p I would take the first letter in each word (in this case the state) ... link them all togeter, and make a sentence, the crazier the better. The states would all run straight down or across in a row of course. Like Iowa, IL,IN, & OH ... I would say I met an ill indian in Ohio & Della wore Mary's (land) New Jersey then borrowed Virginia's Penn and we took a pencil and traced the states as we said that one. After I taught him about 6 or 7 of those and an easy one for the great lakes (took about 30-40 minutes) & he had all of them. Then Ross had THIRTY math problems. We did half last night and half this morning. Rough being a teenager today!

Meme, my friends and I really do have a good time. I think it makes our hubbies appreciate us more when we return. lol That's great that you are helping out with the homework. I like the way you helped with the techniques too! I used to give my class little hints like that to help them out. I taught them a poem about the continents, and it's amazing how many remember it when I run into them even now!

I'm up with the dog, but we are both going back to bed for a while. I can sleep a little longer before I need to get up to get ready for church.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Where the heck did everybody go???? I am feeling better, at last. Finally went to the Dr. and got an antibiotic, as my sinuses were infected.

Mima should be in Florida by now, I think.

Not much new, just working a lot this week. Tomorrow is a Pizza Day at work, so I guess that will be lunch, along with an apple.

I don't know if any of you subscribe to Dr. Mercola, but this was interesting and it seemed to work quickly. It is called EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE. Here is the link to the videa and the free book you can download. Well worth the time.

http://www.mercola.com/forms/eftcourse.htm

The download from the book if just under the video.

My upper back has been so sore all afternoon, and I just tried this and it is feeling so much better, and NO meds needed.

I hope somebody comes back!

Hey, Anne ... sorry about that. I got tied up with the kids over the weekend and then it took me a couple of days to 'get over it'. ;) Now I'm knee deep in 'Thanksgiving'. Trying to get my house cleaned up, shop and bake, etc. Plus, had to go to church this afternoon to practice for next Sun. since a lot of the praise team will be going somewhere for Thanksgiving, so we had to get together early. I still have laundry stacked up in the basement and more baking to do. My bed is piled high with CDs I started to sort and didn't finish. I may just have to stack them and leave them until after Thursday. Too much! Glad you are feeling better, though. I made an app. yesterday to go get my knee seen about - where I fell. Then I called and cancelled today. No time. Besides, I figure it will eventually take care of itself. If not, I'll go after Thanksgiving. (Maybe)

Well, I've got go go take the puppy out & finish cleaning up the kitchen. Later.

I have to admit I haven't been on here since the other day. I've been in one of those depression things, and it hasn't been pretty. I am always down around the holidays. I started feeling better yesterday, and I think it's because Tim is home until Sunday.

Anne, I'll have to check out that site. My lower back has still been bothering me from the arthritis, but the rest of my back has been so much better since I've been going to the chiropractor. I've never heard of Dr. Mercola. Pizza Day sounds good! I'm glad you are getting to feeling better! I usually get a sinus infection about once a year, and it can be so painful.

Meme, LOL to "getting over it". You are as indecisive as I am about going to the doctor about things. I always think it will get better, so why waste the money. Sounds like you are super busy as usual! We're going to my brother's house tonight for Thanksgiving. I made the broc/caul salad last night to save some time. Today I work on deviled eggs and green bean casserole. Those are my contributions to the meal. I'll take the same thing except no salad to my aunt's house tomorrow. It will be good to see everyone.

Mimi, I pray you've had a safe trip, and that you'll be rejoining us soon!!

Joanne, How are you?

Calley, hope to hear from you again!!