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Happy- I am right here. I read posts but don't always have the time to post myself. Between Christie and hubby I am kept pretty busy. Need more me time..
Great pictures of G/kids you two..Enjoy them all you can. They grow up really fast and get lives that don't enclude us..(sp)The love is still there just not as much time..
I am trying to find the willpower and energy to get back on tract.. I went to Dr. Bloodwork not good.. He changed some meds. Some of it my fault.. I don't really eat bad just maybe too much. I don't walk enough. I used to walk 3-4 miles a day.I have a nice treadmil ,I have no good excuse.. Just not the get up and go.Like everyone else,I have aches and pains.
Enough of me whining.. Back another time..
Hello everyone..Joanne

Good afternoon ladies.

Joanne - glad you checked in. I know you are busy and hurting - probably not a good combination. I also know you love your little poochy, but they are a LOT of work. I can't seem to get with it when it comes to eating. I am NOT hungry and I am not overeating, just not eating what I want to. Need to get some motivation,but January is usually not the most motivating month in Alberta. The days are long, and at times quite cold. Just don't feel like adding a reduced eating plan to the mix.

Mima - Don't worry much about the wedding. Hopefully it will be the only one she will have. Put little flowers on the table. My daughter rented a cake from Safeway, had Laura Secord Chocolates put into a tiny box with their name on it instead. She did have a Danish Wedding Cake made of Marzipan, so all was well. A friend of mine made it for her and it was so good. I remember she found some little plastic swans, put some netting inside them and filled them with mints. These were on the table as well.

Tammy - Hope you got out this morning and went to the Y. Not much fun to go with all the skinny people when you are not quite there. It will come.

Meme - Ashley is a wonderful child. She was with us in Denmark for 3 weekds and she made such an impression on all the people we saw there. They thought she was such an easy child to have along. She, is a lot like your Jenna sounds. She does her own hair (for about 4 years now) and everybody seems to follow her lead. I hope my next little girl grows up to be such a nice child as well. At times, James seems to more like your Ross. He is a hyper kid with attitude;)

Here is something I thought you all might enjoy listening to.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/singingman7/Water.htm

Wow ... there's a voice I haven't heard in a long time. I used to have a couple of records by Jim Reeves (boy - that dates me, doesn't it?) :p Thanks, pretty song.

January isn't a good month for me either. Takes darn near the whole month to recoup from December.

How in the world do you rent a cake? Didn't they eat it? I agree about not worry so much about the wedding. When my kids got married I did what I could and didn't worry about the rest. They wanted a nice, simple wedding in the local church here and didn't expect either of the parents to spend a fortune. Both weddings were beautiful with rehersal dinners and receptions, flowers, gowns, cakes, pictures, bridesmaids gowns and tuxes but we were careful and they still had money for a nice honeymoon. When I hear about young ladies spending thousands on a wedding dress today I think, how foolish. Young people should be thinking about their future instead of spending money on something they are only going to wear one time. Oprah had five girls wearing wedding dresses on her show the other day and one of them had on a dress from Target that cost under $100 ... no one could even tell which one it was. Sometimes I think our young people today are just too spoiled. Many of them think when they get married they should have everything their parents have after 25 years of marriage. They have failed to learn the value of money and how to earn the things they want. I think credit cards are partly to blame for that.

OK ... I'm done now. :p

Thanks for the advice-she keeps changing her mind and going with less expensive options. I couldn't find much yesterday-just a beautiful flower girl basket. Now we will have netting and a ribbon around Lindt chocolates.
Went to doc's-no big news except that my numbers for osteoporosis went down. Osteo in back and hips-getting a treatment next week-
The tenant is driving us nuts-electric usage tripled-he must have an electric heater-didn't pay DSL bill-owes for satellite-some of those things can be shut off -but not electricity. Hasn't called us back-Things will be really different when we get back home but in the meantime we will have to threaten him. And with threats we will carry out.
I am really praying for wisdom. When something hits me in the pocketbook, I go ballistic. Never mind our credit. I am thinking of a registered letter.
I really don't want to kick him out -not yet because we will have to heat the apt til we get back. Wisdom-wisdom. Not revenge, But action!!!!
Evan is coming today and we will go visit our friend. who had knee surgery yesterday. tonight.
Doc said to walk 2x a day!!!
I wish you were all here with me-it's so easy to walk here-and the sun is out most of the day. Mima

Mima, wonder what's going on with your computer? I know little about technology. Sounds like your tenant is being a pain! Wish you were there to convince him face to face what has to be done. Action sounds better than revenge, I do agree. I wish I was there too!!!

Joanne, glad to hear from you. Taking care of the pup and the hubby can definitely keep you busy. Sorry to hear the bloodwork wasn't the best. I'm with you for getting back into the routine. I've really been trying this week.

Anne, I don't think January is a motivating month anywhere, except maybe where there is lots of sunshine. I did make it to the Y yesterday morning for about an hour. I am paying for it today though. My entire back is hurting. I don't think I overdid it on the machines, in fact, I did less on them than I did on Monday since I knew I'd be doing the bike and treadmill. The machines are basically the same ones that I used when I did therapy, and that was to help the back pain. I don't get it. When we get back from GA, I am calling the Y and setting up an appointment with the gal that's in charge of helping people in the cardio room. It's free for members, so I might as well take advantage of it.

I was thinking about your trip to Denmark just the other day! I remember how much I enjoyed the pictures that you took. Beautiful!!

Meme, I have to agree with you about the money that people spend on weddings anymore. The money that is spent on everything that goes with it could be put to much better use. Put money in savings, make a down payment on a home, whatever. Do something that will last longer than a few hours. Credit cards are to blame for some of it, I do agree with you there.

We got Tim a credit card on our account at the beginning of this school year.
He uses it to fill his car with gas, and before he had his interview to be an RA, he used it to buy new pants, a shirt, and a tie. Things that he needed anyway. He pays us back for the gas that he uses, but for the clothes, we just told him Merry Christmas. The card that we have him on is one where we earn points that we can use for different things. It's one that is with Holiday Inn, so we have received several free nights of lodging because of it. Whenever we go anywhere, that is the card that we use, then we can have those free nights later. I like that.

I just ate a mini-muffin, so I took 1/2 of a vicodin. I sure hope it helps the pain. I don't take vic. often. When I do, I only take 1/2. This prescription has lasted a couple of years, well maybe even longer. I do need to get in to see the family doctor to see if I can get a new prescription for it. I have never been to this doctor yet. We changed last spring. Since we moved, we decided we might as well go to a doctor here in town. I have met him when I've been in with Bob for appointments.

The day in Sept. when Bob went in and started throwing up blood in the office was the first I had ever met this doctor. A friend of mine works in his office. She said that after the rescue came and took Bob to the hospital, the doctor gathered all of the employees in the conference room and said prayers for Bob, me, and Tim. That impressed me.

I think Kramer and I are going back to bed for a while. He just got into trouble. He jumped up and pulled my muffin wrapper out of the kitchen trash can. He's been doing that lately. He turned 14 on Tuesday, so maybe he's in his terrible teens!! lol

Can't be as bad as turning one. Ginger still gets into everything. I'm still coughing some so I put one hall in the kleenex box in the head of my bed at night. Can't put more than one because she gets them out and eats them. I didn't use it the other night and forgot to take it out in the morning. She got it out before I made the bed and I found the wrapper but couldn't find the hall. Finally, I smelled it on her ... thought it was on her breath at first but then found it stuck in her ear. :p I thought I'd never get that sticky thing out of all that hair.

Mima, our tenants are using way too much water. And I'm pretty sure there are more than 3 people staying there. The lease says only 3. It's so hard to enforce rules to tenants. Sometimes I think renting is more trouble than it's worth.

Sold 2 trailers today, plus cleaned house, went to the bank and paid bills. One of the trailers I sold was a 24' gooseneck. Hubby was pleased. Told him he didn't pay me enough. ;)

Got an early ladies bible study breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:30 so guess I'd better see if I can get a few hr. of sleep. 'Nite 'Nite.

Tammy, you have one good son. We have 2 cards-one gives us Amtrak points but you can get airline tickets. The othe gives you cash back-Chase Freedom. I got 500 last year and we almost have enough Amtrak pts to go to CA and back in a sleeper. But we put all of Brad's equipment on it.
Working on adding things up for the taxes.
Finally talked to Josh-he had a warm air fan going-he was told it didn't use anymore electricity than a regular fan. Electric CO assured us that that was the reason for the big jump. We told him we would pay the first 100 but he would have to pay the rest. He also said he would unplug it and check on it. I think basically he is just nieve about things but this business about sending bills about everything is going to get changed next year. I hate hard feelings- the conversation ended on a good note.
Don't get me wrong-I love planning for this wedding. And I think she is pretty practical but I won't pay for certain things. Like alcohol. Her wedding will cost a third of my cousin's d and I am paying for about 2/3 of it. She is very grateful.
Went to see our friend who had knee surgery=titanium knee. Put in by an engineer who then went to medical school. And free parking at the hospital-unheard of in NE,
Funny stories about your pets. Love em but don't miss all the care. Hall's in the ear!!! Mima

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I am beginning to think Christie has some goat in her... She goes after napkins first. There is hardly anything safe from her mouth..She is 14 months old. This should be winding down..I have her on advandtic . I found 3 flies on her last night.. That should be a no no.There is probably more. I think we should go a step up on medication.. She is over 20 lbs.. A flie bite never goes away on me..I am allergic to bug bites...
Going to luncheon with friends today.. It is at a Tops members house.. I am taking salad..Thruth is I rather stay home...I haven't felt good in a few days.. I am having a lot of indigestion..
Renters are more trouble than the small amount of income is worth..Our son had three rental homes.. He got rid of them because of all the problems..
Have a good weekend everybody...Joanne

Meme, too funny about the Halls!!! We have some friends who have rental properties, and I know they get frustrated with their tenants also. Good going on selling the trailers!!! I think you need a raise!!!

Mima, we do think Tim is a pretty good son. We keep thinking that we did something right especially when we see others his age doing some really stupid things! Of course, we don't know what Tim will pull in the future, right?? My brother and SIL told my niece that they wouldn't pay for alcohol for the wedding reception. Her fiancee's parents are going to pay for it because their family and friends will expect an open bar.

HEY! I wasn't done typing my message! How did that happen??? Well, at least I didn't lose it.

Crap! It happened again! I am going to be very careful and type to Joanne now.

Joanne, Kramer is 14 and sometimes he acts more like a youngster than he did when he was young. I think that is funny about the goat! I hope you had a good time at your luncheon.

We will arrive in Tampa on Sat., March 1. We are staying at the north end for one night close to hubby's nieces. Our hotel is on Bearrs Ave. (or something). Then we will be at the south end on Dale-Mabry for Sun. and Mon. nights close to hubby's brothers. I thought we'd be spending more time there. With getting together with family, I won't have much time to get together with you Florida ladies, unless we can figure something out. What do you think???

Not sure about that Tammy-we will just be getting home from our cruise on 3/1. It takes almost 3 hours to get to Tampa. I would love it though. I have to depend on Brad because I wouldn't drive there. Big chicken Mima.
If you don't answer the Microsoft question about the error, Windows doesn't shut down! Hmmmm.
Started to get symptoms of a UTI-have 8 days of Cipro from before and then I will start taking the other med I have at night to prevent it.When I take the Cipro-my stomache also calms down. Hope you fell better Joanne-take some Activia yogurt or that other one. I swear it;s that theory about bacteria trapped in the small bowel. but it's only a theory.
We went to mike's and had the most delicious supper-then Evan went to other grandma's house-Alison was going to a play and Jill was going shopping. WE went home and fell asleep=I watched some of the Patriot's game.
They won!!! Undefeated.
Bye for now-Mima

Getting together doesn't sound very promising, does it. Maybe some day!!
Glad you had a nice supper at Mike's. Naps are nice!!

Well, we could meet halfway but the it's far for Joanne.
Weird thing yesterday, we were driving along and Brad was going into other lane ans didn't see a car-happened fast-the other car went into a parking lot and we followed but when he got out of the car, he didn't want to do anything about it even though it was our fault and he had more scrapes than ours. Something was not right-I felt bad for him , a young Mexican but we were fortunate-we just got rid of a surcharge.
A snowstorm back home! 6-10.
We watched the Colts not win yesterday and now we can watch the Chargers not win next week!!! Ha!!!
Getting a list for the bride to send invites-gotta check on what they charge for children.Be good-Mima

That is scary about you and the other driver! Wonder what was up with him?
We have a bit of snow this morning, but not 6-10 thank goodness!!!

I was surprised that the Colts didn't win. Bob was watching it. I do like Tony Dungy. I had bought his book for Tim, but he hasn't had time to read it yet. I think I'll take it along on our trip to read. He can always read it this summer when he isn't so busy with classes.

Maybe my son and his gf could come to that wedding and reception!! LOL

The Y opens at 5:30, but I've never gone out that early. I think I'll wait till about 7 and go. I did get to change my tracker yesterday. I lost a pound I gained and I lost another pound. Still haven't had TOM yet, so maybe when that starts I'll lose another pound.

Funny!! And good. I think maybe that other driver didn't have insurance, a license, ??/
Went to Beall's and used my extra 20% off to get a pretty blouse.
Oh-does my hip hurt-I sure will be happy to get that treatment on Thurs. My neck hurts but that is from cross stitch.
Still going taxes. I will be in good shape when we get all the stuff in the mail.
Evan day. Heat on.
We might go to the SS office and sign up for Medicare tomorrow, Git er done!!!
I am boring. Mima

I was wondering the same thing about that driver. Also thought of illegal immigrant too. What color is your new blouse? I love to save money!!
Taxes. Icky. We'll be doing that when we get back since we don't have everything yet. We had a woman here in town do it last year, and she really saved us some money. I'm sure we'll go there again. You are not boring!!

I went to the Y again this morning. Rode the bike, walked on treadmill, and I did the machines in the cardio room that are for the arms. I only was on the treadmill 10 minutes when my lower back started hurting, so I quit. It usually starts hurting after 10-15 minutes.

Yoo Hoo!! Where is everyone??

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Right here...
Tammy- I only live 30 miles from Tampa.. The traffic in this area is really bad. This time of the year it is worse than ever.. The hubby is a pain when I want to go somewhere as he doesn't want me to drive in it and he doesn't like to.If by chance you find time to come to Tarpon Springs ,I would gladly meet you.
Mima- That guy was probably illegal.. There are a lot of them in this area..
Tony Dungy has a home in Tampa.. He will probably stay there.. He may be thinking of retiring. Goodness knows he has enough money..
Hello Everybody...Joanne

Joanne, when the time gets closer, I may know more of what our schedule will be like when we are in Tampa. I did see Tarpon Springs on a map, and I think I would be able to find it. I'm pretty good with directions. Bob could visit his brothers, and I could go visit you! I really don't like going to their house because most of the people who live there smoke. It's a house full. Bob's 2 brothers, 1 SIL, niece, nephew, 2 great-nephews. Bob's younger brother and his wife moved in with the other brother until they found a place of their own. It's been more than a year now. It's their lives, but I sure would want a place of my own.

I know on a news report up here, it said that Dungy's son will attend high school in Tampa next year. It also mentioned that he may be thinking of retiring. I'm sure he has enough money to retire if we can do it and survive!

My friend and I have started reading the Bible in a year. The ones we are using are set up that each day you read from 1)old testament, 2) new testament, 3)psalms, and 4)proverbs. We do our own daily readings, then we get together once a week and discuss any questions or comments that we have. We met today, and it was hilarious that some of our questions/comments were the same. I think she and I have been friends for too long! I think I was 20 when we met, so that's been a couple of years ago!!

I started Bible in a year last year nut stopped. Now I read a chapter each day.
I think you should go visit Joanne in tarpon Springs-it's supposed to be beautiful and so is Joanne.
I had a dream about you, Tammy-actually 2 dreams. In the first one we met halfway to Ft Myers-45 minutes for each of us-the 4 of us-it was good-but then in the second one. you had borrowed our car and it was missing a rear view mirror so Bob got one and installed it and we had to pay you and meet to get our car back. $342. ha!
Art, bank and maybe go to SS to sign up for Medicare and then church.
Busy but good day.
Mima

Hellol

Mima - sounds like you are going to go cruising soon. Where will your cruise go? I don't know much about illegal immigrants, but he wouldn't take cash to get his car fixed? In Canada, we would NEVER use our insurance to fix something under $1000.00 - just pay for it up front. I would feel bad not paying to get it fixed, when it was my fault, but that is just how I am.

Tammy - I hope you can meet with both Mima and Joanne. That would be AWESOME!!!! It isn't that long before you leave on your trip either. January is actually SAILING by. The days are already getting longer. It is no longer dark at 5:00 p.m. when I leave work, and I really like that. Only a couple months until Spring. Our winter, so far, has been fantastic. Hardly any snow, no major storms, and NOT really, really cold. Sure shortens the winter season when it is like this.

Joanne - I hope you can get to meet up with Tammy. Too bad you and Mima couldn't meet half way. Hope you are feeling better.

Money - just doen't mean that much to me. I always have what I need. Don't need more than that. It is and NEVER has been a source of stress for me. I don't need to be rich, and I am comfortable. If I worried about every penny I spent, I would be a basket case! I do like to get a bargain now and again, but if it is something I really want, I buy it. We are going to Edmonton on the weekend, and I just might come home with my Stressless Chair. If they don't have the color I need, it is 4 weeks to 4 month wait, as it either comes from a warehouse in New Jersey, or from Norway. I sure hope they have some neutral colors, and NOT black!

Hope you all have a good day.

Starting a new Thread for Mima and her laptop :dizzy: