The flu shot doesn't work on this flu. We never get sick but this year is the exception-Brad coughs all night-sleeps in the chair-what am I going to do when we are on the boat. ???

Thanks Tammy-I will tell him. So nice that Tim is there.
We had Evan here-he wet his pants again-on my couch and clean rug,
But we went to Bob Evans and they have a fruit plate with yogurt for kids. Evan's favorite. And he was so good.
Had my nails done yesterday-got mauve nail polish that I can wear to the wedding. I am not too obsessed!!!!
Suzanne got her wedding ring to match her diamond and she said it's beautiful. She also told me that Pam is moving in with Bobby. He knows how I feel about that so HE hasn't told me. When is that wedding??? I already know her parents and they are awesome.
Went to see Joan in the hospital and she is much better and coming home today. She has MA insurance so she has to pay for the hospital what Medicare doesn;t pay. $500. When Brad had his $87,000 surgery, we didn't pay a cent-just small fees for the visting nurse and copays.
Brad's sister is home-amazing-her daughter is bringing her to church tomorrow. That is amazing,
Got a letter from my adopted cousin who is in jail-We did send him some money but I also witness to him and some of it is working. He has been in jail most of his adult life-he was born brain damaged and gets in trouble all the time. Auntie sent him money all the time-he knows how to con very well.
Auntie has anemia and she has to go to a hemotologist. She does have pernicious anemia. She is worried she has leukemia. I hope they can fix her.
Any advice, Meme.
Mima -safe trip Anne.

Mima - have a wonderful trip. I am sure you will find something to do on the cruise, if Brad needs to rest. I sure hope he feels better before you board, though. Glad you got the nailpolish. You will soon be ready for the wedding. I know you are enjoying Evan.

Meme - FLU season is the pits. A lot of it died off here, when it got to 30 below. That cold HAS to be good for something.

Joanne - training a puppy is a hard job. Some dogs never seem to learn, however. I like Labs, because they learn fast and are pretty smart dogs. I never had much problem with our dog after the first 6 months. He would ome tell me when he wanted to go outside. He did still get into mischief, however.

Tammy - glad that Tim joined you. Enjoy your time. That "time" sure goes fast.

We are leaving today for Edmonton, so I won't "talk" to you again until the 10 March.

Tammy and Mima, have a great holiday!

Wow-good vacation-enjoy!!!
Yes, the cold id good for germs-the cruise ship called and we can't get there til later which leaves time for a nap,
Throat is better-doc said to gargle wuth Listerine. Hope we are ok to go see Dionne on Thurs,
Michael had a 69 and a half birthday pie for me and a gift, That;s old enough.
Poor Alison, the boy that she liked has a gf-she is heartbroken. It will take a very special boy to fall in love with her but she is a very special girl. Oh, teenage heartbreak!!!
A friend called me yesterday-they are going to take her husband off a machine and that will be it-he has been dying for a long time-I told her to pray with him-pray for them please-Lisa and Werner.
The lady that printed my notecards made a mistake and gave me back half the money, The tray she made is adorable.
Hi all. Mima

We took Tim to the airport a couple hours ago. He called from Atlanta a while ago as he was walking from one gate to another.

Mima, I would like that fruit plate with yogurt! Poor Alison! I told Tim when he and former gf broke up that there are other fish in the sea.

Anne, you are off again for awhile! I should be home to Ohio about March 6 or 7.

Tomorrow we are going through a 2 bedroom unit here and another place up the road. We are talking 2 months next year, and we thought having the extra room would be nice.

Joanne, a week from today!! I need to go to Mapquest and plan my route to Tarpon Springs!!

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Tammy- Tarpon Springs is not hard to find.. Get on Tampa Road and stay on it till you hit hyw.19. Turn right and stay on it till you get to Tarpon Springs.. That will be Tarpon Ave,, You will see a Kmart on your left. My sister and I will meet you there in the parking lot. She has a red ford.We just need to set a time..
Mima- I wish you could join us.. But have a great trip..
Now Meme. You have to come to Florida...
Hello Everybody...Joanne

Joanne, what is a good time for you to meet? I have to take hubby to his brother's house before I come. He lives off of South Dale Mabry. Our hotel on Sat. night is off of North Dale Mabry close to Bob's nieces. Sun. and Mon. we are staying on S. D. M.

I have a red Dodge Caravan. If you see a strange person driving one with Ohio plates, it's probably me!!

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Tammy- Is between 12-12/30 to early for you ?We can go to lunch and then see a few things if you want..We can make it any time that is easy for you..
It is turning cool here today.. we got some much needed rain last night..
I guess everyone is off on trips..
Joanne

Noon works for me. Bob would like for me to be back about 3 or so. That way we can get checked into our hotel. I'd have to leave Tarpon Springs by 2 or a little after.

It has been cool here today too. I even wore a sweatshirt most of the day.

Joanne, I don't know if I'll have internet access the next few days. I have your cell number, and I think I sent mine. If something changes, let me know!!

I'm not planning any trips to FL in the near future, sorry. We don't actually have ANY trips planned this year yet except a couple of day trips. It's good you all are getting to meet ... sounds like fun.

We got dumped on yesterday and today. About 3" of snow accumulated. If it had all laid it would have been much more. Hubby left his phone at work and said his truck didn't do well in snow so he took my phone and van this morning. I got up and had an app. to have my nails done at 1:15 ... the roads looked clear so I decided to take his truck and go. Right at 1 it started to snow again. I was afraid to drive his truck to town in the snow with no phone so I had to go to my in-laws (down the road) and get their phone. (We bought their phone and they are on our minutes.) I went in when I took the phone back and sat awhile, MIL said they didn't use the phone because she couldn't remember how. I explained it again. She said she understood but would forget. I handed it to her and said, do it. She said she couldn't ... I showed her how to bring up her contacts and push send and said now do it. She messed up and I said, that's ok ... push end and start again. I did it again and handed it back and said, do it, again. She did it that time. I pushed end and said, do it again. She did it two or three more times and smiled and said, that's easy. I told hubby the next time he was over there he had to get the phone and make her do it again before she forgot how. My best friend said her MIL couldn't read her caller ID or even play a tape on her VCR ... she said her own mom said she had several messages on her cell phone and asked her if she'd get them off for her ... said she didn't know who they were from or how to get them off. She said she listened to them and they were from her mom ... she'd been calling her voice mail and talking to herself saying stuff like, 'I don't know what I'm doing', and 'I don't know who this could be from', or 'how do I get this thing to work', etc. and somehow had been recording herself talking. I said if I ever get like that just to shoot me. :p (that may not be too far in the future!) ;)

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Tammy- my sister and I will be at Kmart parking lot at noon sunday..We will find you..
Meme- Seems like everyone is on the road..
I am in the same spot as your mil.. I too have a problem with cell phones . I have one that I seldom turn on.. I will have it on this weekend..
I get few phone calls and most people call the home line. I have a machine so any missed calls can be returned..
Hope everyone is having a good weekend...Joanne

Good morning-we got back home at noon yeterday. And had a great cruise, even with dealing with our elderly neighbors who like the buffet upstairs better than the lovely dining room. The first thing Callie did was stay on the elevator when we got off.
Have a wonderful meeting Joanne and Tammy. It will be nice. Next year we will plan again. I now have something that makes me cough-even wondering if I should go to church. I was very bad eating ice cream the last couple of days.
So much news fron the family. Alison is fine. my brother bought a trailer pad in a nice park in Bowling Green FL. For next year. They will sell their camp in VT.
My nephew is dating a girl that is a friend of Bobby's gf. He also is almost 33. Bobby and Pam might come down for Easter. Suzanne had the flu.
And the replies to come to the wedding are coming in. Not many refusals yet. And Angela said that her mucous plug broke and she is 33 weeks along-wants to make it to 35.
Bye for now Mima

Meme, I told Bob that now that I'm a world traveler (well, maybe not the world), I should just jump in the van and come to Tennessee sometime to meet you. He agreed!! I was definitely chuckling about the woman and that cell phone! Bob can be the same way at times.

Mima, welcome back from the cruise!! I would like to do that someday. Where is Bowling Green, FL? Lots of news about your family, that's for sure!

Joanne, it was wonderful to meet you and Eleni today!!!!! I had a wonderful time. The food was delicious!!!! I told Bob that I know he would enjoy coming to Tarpon Springs. We picked up a small pamphlet here at the hotel, and he thought it would be a nice trip.

When I went to pick him up, his younger brother's car was gone. Bob said that he had gone with his brother and SIL to the store. When they got back to the house, she went into their room and shut the door, his older brother went into his room and shut the door, his niece and nephews weren't home, and his younger brother picked up his stuff and went to play golf. Bob said he couldn't believe it. He came all the way to visit with them, and they don't stay where he can visit with them. He was very glad when I returned. I just don't understand people.

That's hard to understand-what helps me a lot is that people are ignorant-they just don't know any better. I have had to put a lot of things in that category.
Wow for your visit with Joanne. Next year we will all go to tarpon Springs-I also have wanted to see that place. For sure, we will be down here a lot longer.
I have something-a virus?? Lots of congestion-didn't go to church but watched it on the computer!!!!! Live services from McGregor Baptist.net!!!
Also didn't get to go to the Block party-sure sounds like it was fun. Brad came home with beads and a hat.
Talked to my son Bobby-he said he would tell me personally when he gets engaged. He said his friend had a hard time with him dating his sister. It's all too funny. I suppose that would change their relationship.
Bowling Green is near the middle of the state below Lakeland. It's halfway to Orlando for us and Orlando is 3 and a half hours. Bobby's future in-lawa just bought a place in Bradenton-east of Tampa!!!
Anne-hope you are having a good time. We met so many people from Canada on that cruise.
tammy-enjoy your trip home!!!
My brain wants to get some things done and my body says no. Mima

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Tammy- Too bad about Bobs family- I guess I would limit my time with them..
I am glad you enjoyed yesterday.. If there had been more time we could have done more. Next time.have a safe trip home.
Mima- Boat trips are a great place to pick up a virus..I see where there are a lot if people getting sick on those trips.. Yes we all should meet up next year..
My G/son is getting married this June.. From what I hear it is going to be kinda big..My daughter says I have to get a new dress. I have clothes in my closet I have hardly worn..I stay in pant,jeans or shorts most of the time..I think those north Fl. people would frown on them..
Dr's appointment today. I am not looking foreward to it..
hello Meme,Happy
Joanne