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We made it back home and had a wonderful trip. We landed in Ft. Lauderdale at 11:30 p.m. and made our way to our hotel. The next morning it was 86F and I got all dressed up in my summer clothes and quickly burned a bit! After lunch a huge storm came through, causing a black out in Miami and other parts in the south, but didn't affect where we were. The water in the streets, however, was like huge swimming pools. Then is started to get cold, and it was a couple of days before I was back in anything cool. We made our way to Orlando, where we visited the Epcot Center and the Kennedy Space Center. Then we drove along Cape Canavaral and Cocoa Beach to Melobourne. That is where I will go if I go again to Florida. Didn't care that much for Ft. Lauderdale. Next time I want to go see the other side of Florida. Anyway, the temps got down into the low 60's while in Orlando, and much colder at night. The good thing was that it got cold, with no humidity and I did great in that weather:D Then it was off to Georgia where I visited with a friend. We drove through Tennessee (Meme, if I had realized I was doing that I sure would have stopped to see you) and Kentucky and into Indiannia, on our way to Chicago. I loved those Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. I'll bet they are beautiful in the summer. They are very different from the mountains I am used to visiting. In Chicago, I stayed with a life long friend (friends since we were 7 yrs old) It was just too short, but great! Then across Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, into Wyoming, where we again stopped and visited, then up from Wyoming through Montana and back into Alberta, where the weather greeted us with spectacular sunshine and temps of 56F (almost one of the warmest spots we visited :lol: ) The only "bad" weather we really had, was going over a mountain pass from Wyoming into Montana, and it was for about an hour. Just lots of icy stuff.

All in all, had a great trip, drove over 4000 miles and saw lots of your beautiful country. Lot's of the Northern States look just like the Southern parts of Canada. I did manage to pick out a few places I do want to go revisit.

Glad to be home, and Mima and Tammy, glad you had a good holiday. That 86F temp. in Florida, with that humidity was way to much for me. I had a hard time breathing, so glad it got cooler.

Joanne and Tammy, glad you two had a great visit. it is so nice to meet your internet friends. That is who I visited in Georgia and Wyoming. A couple of gals I have known for 8 years now.

Meme - hope you ae doing well and feeling better.

Everybody have a great day.

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Glad you had a good trip Happy.. Yes next time visit this side of Fl...
Well Girls today I am 3/4 of a century old..A couple days ago I felt older.. That heart cath knocked me to my knees.. I feel much better today.
The hubby and I went to lunch . He gave me a card and some money.. Now I can go shopping.. Our daughter sent me a Gift cert. and flowers. She says we will go shopping when she comes for Easter..Our son and Daughter-in-law will come over this evening and bring dinner.. I told them to make it light..
I have to get it together and lose some weight..I want to lose 10 lbs but will take 5lbs.
Hope everybody is well...Joanne

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Hi Joanne - so glad that you are feeling better. Hope I don't ever need that done. Sounds like you are enjoying a nice day. Money and gift certificates, lunch out and dinner all cooked - what more could a gal ask for! Have a very happy birthday.

Welcome back to Anne and a Happy Birthday to Joanne!!!

Anne, I was at Epcot on Feb. 28!! We were so close!

Joanne, it sounds like you have a nice day planned with someone bringing dinner. I'm with you on getting some pounds off. I moved my little butterfly while we were in the south, but it hasn't moved since. I'm glad that it hasn't moved in the wrong direction!!!

Tim and I are flying to Orlando and hitting Disney the first week of May. My friend who works there can get us a discount, and she told me if I was interested in one to let her know. She gets so many a year, and as of right now, no one else has shown an interest. We'll stay in one of the Value Resorts while we are there. Bob has no interest in going back. Tim and I will split the cost.

So great you had a nice trip-Joanne and I are on the West coast-come on down.
Wow-what a great birthday, Joanne . Sounds perfect-Congratulations.
I HAVE TO STOP EATING!!!!!!! Ever since the cruise, I have been nibbling-going to throw away some cookies-at least we walked last night.
Today we will take Alison shopping. And lunch.
Suzanne's Godmother contacted me-I need to find her a ride to the wedding. It is pretty far for most folks!!!I do know 3 different people tht might. 2 might have full cars but I am so glad she wants to go.
Yesterday, I ordered Suzanne a Proud Army wife shirt and bumper sticker and a bride "hoodie:: . That's a zippered sweatshirt. Done!!!!
Besides all this, I have 4 bd's this month and 4 next month and 2 in may. Next year, they are getting a card and a dollar!!!! Haha-we added 4 to our family this year.
Suzanne and Jim went out with Bobby and Pam-S said they were holding hands-I have NEVER seen him with a gf and he will be 33 this month,
Red Sox game on Thurs!!! Mima

Mima, I'm with you on the eating. It seems like we were snacking on our trip, and not really eating real meals. I did lose a few pounds, but since we've been home the scales are at a standstill. Of course, since we've been home, I haven't gotten out to do any walking or anything either.
I like what you are getting for Suzanne!! Cool!! We've cut back on gifts for everyone. Once the kids are out of college, they are on their own. My niece is getting married in June, so we'll be getting shower gifts and wedding gift of course, but B-days and Christmas is just a card now.
My hubby and I got married when he was 33. I wasn't his first wife though.

Bob just went to Subway to get lunch. Glad we have one in town. Tim is finally out of bed and in the shower. I've been dusting, but stopped when I realized that we need to change filters that are in the wall and ceiling in 2 different spots. I'm sure there will be some dust flying from that.

I took a Tylenol PM before I went to bed last night. Since we've been home, I have had a terrible time sleeping and my back has hurt so bad every morning. I slept last night AND my back didn't hurt as bad. It's the lower back, and I know it's the arthritis. Not much to be done about it.

Hope you are all doing well!!

Hi-I have been still eating way to much-Suzanne cut the carbs and she feels great.I ate bread pudding last night and hurt like crazy,
Our friend Joyce is in the hospital-her heart was beating irregularly so they need to fix it-she' s hoping to avoid surgery. I need to make calls for her and put her on the prayer list in Sunday school-we have a prayer chain.
Going to A Red Sox game with Mike-bought the ticket for his birthday.I have my Ortiz shirt from the VBS sports theme.
We got Al's dress -very pretty but shoes are a problem-her foot has a high arch and is a children's size. And she wants grown-up shoes, of course.
I have been doing searches to no avail.
Hi all-Mima

Good morning ladies.

It has been so nice out the past week, but today, I guess we are due to get a little bit of snow. It is still winter here, that is for sure.

Mima - glad things are coming together. Hope you can find shoes. What size does she wear? I have forgotten, when IS the wedding? Hope you and Brad are feeling better.

Tammy - so you have Tim home. Enjoy your time together. Tammy, try those Therma Care wraps on your lower back. They stay warm for 8 hours and they really help the arthritis in my lower back. I use them at work a lot of the time. Keeps the muscles relaxed. They are kind of expensive, but I use them sparingly, and only when I really must. I used one when we flew to Florida as well. If I don't, my lower back gets in such a snit!

Joanne - where have you been since your birthday? Hope it was good. Sounds like you were having yourself a really nice day.

Meme - where have you gone? Hope you are feeling better as well. I wonder if Candice will ever get a new computer and get herself back here.

I am not doing much today. Worked the past 2 days, but we do need groceries. We just picked up a couple of things when we came home a week ago, but they are gone and we have been living out of the cupboard. I guess we could live awhile, but it isn't that great. Need something to cook.

Everybody have a nice day.

Mima, how is your friend Joyce feeling? Was the game fun?

It has been raining here today. Not much though. Hope it stays like this or we could be in for some flooding in the area because of all of the snow melting.

Anne, I have some of those patches, and I also have a prescription patch (lidoderm?) from the rheumatologist. I try not to use them because of the expense. Maybe I'll put one on before I go to bed tonight and see if it helps. We went to the store the day we got home to stock up, and we've been back several times since when we realize we need something.

Bob and Tim are getting ready to go get haircuts. I might take a short nap while they are gone. I need to do some cleaning, but I'm not in the mood. lol I never am in the mood for that.

Tammy, the ThermaCare is not a patch, it is a heat belt, so it is like wearing a heating pad for 8 hrs. They are great and Costco is the cheapest place to get them.

I take 222's for the arthritis, unless it gets too bad, then I resort to prescription meds. You don't have 222's in the USA, but they work for me, MOSTLY!!! They have asprin and codeine in them, and you have to get them from behind the counter at the pharmacy. When really, really hurting, I have to take something stronger, but it isn't too often anymore.

We are getting snowflurries today, but it won't stay around, as by Monday we are into warmer weather again.

Sold the old Saab we had, on Tuesday night, so had to look after getting the insurance off it. That is now done. This seems to be my runaround day. I have been to Costco this morning and now going to the regular grocery store.

Good morning. Our friend Joyce wound up in the hospital because her heart was beating irregularly. she is coming home today. We went to visit last night.
Got 2 pair of shoes for Al to try. The wedding is April 26-we start calling the people who didn't respond today.
We owe 2.000 to the IRS. Not really a good tim efor that but God provides, The real problem is that we didn't send enough money in on or estimated taxes-we thought we would get the apt deductions but most of it is not repairs-it's remodeling. I kept telling Brad we need to send in more money but he said no so it's his fault, tight. Oh well, it's pay now or pay later.
I bet Meme is working on those taxes.
Baking Mike a cake for his bd today. Triple chocolate!!
My back is brutal and my hip is too. It;s gor something to do with my legs and feet, because my feet keep cramping. I need a massage. I will get one but tell him to take it easy on my back-last year I didn't know about all the srthritis. Those injections did not help.
I saw the prettiest jacket at BJ's. I think I will buy it when we go for our Easter shopping. I ahve 2 showers to go to and Easter.
Suzanne is doing well not eating flour and sugar.
Bye for now-mima

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Hello Everybody- That H/cath put me down for a couple days.. I didn't realize it would make me feel so bad.. I have beem busy running here and there and just don't seem to find time for me.. That has got to change.. I haven't been eating right and so have gained a couple pounds+.. That is going to change too,,
Our G/son is getting married in June so the daughter says I need a new dress. I guess I will spend some money..I already informed the hubby he is going to put on a tie and jacket for the wedding.. I hate to say how that went over.. I told him he could do what I asked or not go..Giving him a heads up 3 months may not have been the best but it let him know so we don't have to fight the day of the wedding.:D
Got to close he is wanting to go to Walmart..Later
Joanne

Well, my son says he's not wearing a pink shirt for D wedding-I thought the boys would llook nice in their suits with pink shirts. It's not my call,
Brad is good-I bought him a pink shirt and dark tie to wear with his black jacket and pants.
Celebrated Mike's bd-boy, that cake was awesome-I took 2 beanos and 2 lactaids and have less of a stomache ache than usual.
I also made a casserole for Joyce. Will do some shopping for her today. She wants some drink they gave her in the hospital but doesn't know the name of it-that's Joyce, I am going to the health food store for the last time. before we go.
Bye for now-Mima who is dreading that cold weather to come.

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Mima- The drink was probably Insure...They give it all the time in hospitals and nursing homes. It is usually used when the patients don't eat well and they need the extra nourishment..
The Heart dr. changed a med . It makes me feel really tired.. But I have only taken it for 2 days.I see another Dr tomorrow . I'll see what he says..
Louie has 2 pink shirts. He asked for me to buy them.. These days men wear all colors..I like them. I wish there was a better choise of pants. All I can find are browns.black and some dark blue for him..
Hello Tammy,Meme, and Happy..
Joanne

Anne, I know exactly what you are talking about! I forgot about them. I had some of those heat belts a few years ago when we were on vacation.

Mima, we have all of our tax stuff together to take to the accountant tomorrow. I had it done last year, and I wasn't sure about a few things, so we checked with her. She found some places that she knew about, changed them, and we ended up getting a bit of money back. I don't think we will get back this year though. Just hope we don't owe too much. Triple chocolate cake!!!!! YUMMY!!

Joanne, I remember when my mother had a heart cath, and she was the same way for a couple of days. Take it easy young lady!! I have to get a new dress for my niece's wedding in June. Maybe we should go shopping together!!! I thought the same thing about what Mima's friend Joyce was drinking at the hospital. That's what Bob was drinking. We still keep it on hand, and he drinks one every couple of days. Sometimes more often.

Tim went back to school this afternoon. I know he was glad to get back to see his girlfriend. They didn't see each other over break, but they talked on the phone every day. Also IM on the computer.

Hello-I will ask Joyce about that drink. I went shopping for her and when I delivered the groceries, I tripped up her stairs, which had a jagged cement edge, and skinned my big toe which bled profusely. Wodered if that comes under the heading of no good deed goes unpunished. Not really-
I think I got the right shoes for Al-stretchy silver ballerina shoes with rhinestones on the toes. I could even put an elastic to hold them on.
Now for the top-mall tomorrow.
Went to lunch with our friends for the last time til next year.
Called the no response people and got 3 yes 2 no and a maybe. Suzanne thinks 145-150. At least 8 are children and it's half price. I didn't tell her I need to pay 2000 in taxes. I actually have that covered-some will be from the 1200 we will get back from the tax thing in May. I hide and save up money-will do that for next years taxes, that's for sure.
I hope you are getting rested, Anne.
Today I will be making a lot of changes so we can go back home-things like turning phone at home on and this one off etc. Mima

Mima, you sound like me! I am always running into things and hurting myself. Hope your toe feels better. The shoes for Al sound pretty. We aren't sure what we'll owe in taxes. Bob was on the phone with the tax lady last night, and he wasn't happy when he finished the call. When do you leave for home??

We are going to the liver specialist this afternoon. Hope the liver enzymes have improved, and that nothing else bad shows up. I know Bob is worried. I am concerned also.

Hope you all have a great day!

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Tammy- Hope Bob gets a good report from his Dr.I went to Dr yesterday and got a lecture about my colesterol and Trig. Sugar was down 7 points but still too high..I am trying..
We are going to sons house today for a ccokout for my brothers son.. I am not really looking forward to it.. Our sister mary will be there and she is hard to tolerate at times.. Everything has to be about her.. me- I would like to find a spot alone and stay there at these times..I hate the barbs and digs..I guess at my age it is hard to just let things go over my head..She doesn't do it to anyone else..The nephew is a Col. in the army. He works in Washington. He is a great guy. His family is with him. I will enjoy seeing them.
Mima- I am glad I am not the only one who can fall over my feet.:dizzy:I have to be watchfull all the time. I lose my balance easy.Sure am glad that I have no more weddings to plan... I may make the pillow for the rings if the bride is going to use one. My g/son is getting married in June..Her WEDDING PLANNER may have already taken care of it. I always did ok without that expence..I hope my G/son sees the light at the end of the tunnel..He is just a hard working guy and still a student for many more months.
Hello Meme- I guess your head is still buried in tax papers.
Hello Happy..Now that you have seen some of Fl. come on down again..
Joanne

Hi-We are leaving a week from Sat and stopping in Chrlotte, NC to visit friends. Rich friends who will wine and dine us and not let us pay for anything. I need to find something to bring to the people who have everything.
Went to doc's-told him the treatments didn't help-then went to the mall and found a cute little top for Al in one of her favorite stores.
Art today and church tonight.
I made some signs for Brad;s model rr.
I am now waking up early again. Slept off and on through Idol!!! Love that young 17 year old.
Mima Hope the doc goes ok Tammy and the cookout, Joanne.

Good morning again-what a service at church last night!!! Then we went to a meeting about doing some work at a retreat place in NC, Our plans are to stop on our way back to FL in October and work there for 10 days. Brad will construct-I will help with the meals.
Bye-Mima =going to lunch with old friend.

Bob's liver enzymes are still elevated. He has had no alcohol since the beginning of Sept. before he was so sick. The doctor said that maybe it is going to take a while for his to be closer to where they should be. His glucose was 245. That was a couple hours after breakfast, and it is too high. The doctor said he is letting the family doctor know that he thinks he should be on meds for it. Bob was on a pill several years ago for diabetes, and he quit taking them. Stubborn man!!

Joanne, glad that your sugar was down. I know I need to watch my chol. and trig. also. I tested my sugar yesterday morning, and it was 103. I was pleased. I wish I could have been there to help protect you from your sister at the cookout. Did things go well? I'm sure it was nice to see them.

Mima, my cousin lives in NC. Wave to her when you are there!! That's neat that you will be working at the retreat place next fall. Hope you had fun at lunch!!

I met with a friend today. That's the first I've seen her since we've been home. We laughed and talked alot!

Meme and Anne, I hope you are both behaving yourselves!!

I feel like Charlie Brown when the football keeps being taken away-my gf didn't show up-I stood for almost 40 minutes and then came home . I called her and she said AC guys just left and she didn't know how to get in touch with me- I had sent Brad back home to check messages-duh-I did agree to go over again to the restaurant next door to our Park and she was there. She looks terrible-has had shingles which affected her walking and she was bloated from prednisone. She's the same person who has stood me up 2x before. I felt bad because she had been sick. I can forgive her but I can't forget. Next year????? She says she feels bad when it happens .
Enough about that-we are super busy getting ready for 10 people for easter-it may be 12 if Joyce comes with her bf. She's only 79 and she's got a bf. Never been married. He would like to marry her but she says he has health problems but she does too,.
Brad takes Glucophage for his diabetes but he keeps having to take more. He is headed for insulin I think. He has trouble here but when he works at home. he is ok. And that will be soon.
I had to make an appt with the dentist because my tooth is reacting to heat. Don't want it to turn into awful pain.
Suzanne's friend didn't get a shower invite-I think we each thought she was on the other one's list. But glad she asked, She is her best friend and also a bridesmaid. Ha!!!
Going to BJ's and I am going to buy that beautiful paisley jacket!!!I saw last week. Mima

Hi Everybody. Hope you all have a great Easter. We are leaving for my daughter's in the morning, and there will be about 30 of us at her house for Easter Dinner. I passed the "torch" onto her :lol:

Mima - Your time is getting near to going back home. I hope that Brad can get his sugars under control. It isn't good for them to be so high. This can just cause so much damage to the body. A friend of ours has to have Dialisis (sp) 3 times a week, due to Diabetes. I hope you have recovered from that fall!

Tammy - it was nice that you got to catch up with a friend. Is Tim home for Easter?

Joanne - hope your bq went well, and please, don't let that sister push your buttons. Life is far to short.

Again - HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU!!

It's my birthday on Easter Sunday, so as you can see, I'm already having a big party :lol:

Happy Birthday, Happy!!!! I bet you are only 29!
The good news and bad news-got a call fron Brad;s br. who said our oil tanl was empty, no heat , no Josh. Got in touch with Josh-he said he didn't have monet for oil. Brad said he would get some=Josh said thanks -he won't be saying thanks when he gets evicted. When we get home, we will give him the letter. Brad called a person who had been intersted-they will be signing an agreement to sell their house today and are very interested in the apt. Perfect timing. But even if they aren't, it's ok. Do you think that's why I had an attack of IBS, Josh didn't sign a lease-we don't have to give him a reason.I am putting this in God's Hands and praying that it works out smoothly.
We are getting things ready for tomorrow-we are having 10. What are you doing Tammy and Meme? Mima

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HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY1
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY

The cookout went fine. I stayed on my side of the room she stayed on hers amd Eleni was in the middle.HA
I am having 9 for dinner tomorrow if the Son-in-law mother and sister comes..Greek Easter will be next month and I will do it all over again.
Sure hope Bob can get his sugar under control.. Don't tell me about stubborn men. I have one of those too..
I am trying to watch my eating. It isn't all that easy on holidays..
Joanne

Good that everything turned out ok, Joanne.
He is Risen, He is risen indeed!!!
We are having 9 and Evan who will sit down for 5 minutes and go.
Our church back home was spray painted with graffiti, along with a few others on Good Friday, Our pastor was interviewed and gave a great witness on forgiveness.Very sad.
Went to the thrift store and bought 7 knives and another set of salt and pepper shakers. something that heats up water using the car cigarette lighter and A SET OF CAKE KNIVES FOR THE WEDDING>. Just have to change the ribbon-brand new. Don't you just love a bargain. Disappointed because they didn't have nice forks!
My other buy was Russell Stover coupons-buy one large chocolate rabbit-get one free.
Bye for now, Mima

Mima, that's too bad about your lunch with your friend! I agree with you about the guy renting your place back home. Time to boot him out of there.
Did Even manage 5 minutes sitting down?? lol That's awful about your church, but great about the pastor. I also love bargains! Chocolate rabbits! Yummy!!!

Anne, it sounds like a crowd for your Easter dinner. Hope it was nice especially since it is your birthday!!!!! Happy Birthday!!!! Tim wasn't able to come home for Easter, so we went over there. We took Tim and his gf to Olive Garden for lunch. Yummy!

Joanne, I'm sure Eleni was a good buffer between you and the other sister. I'm sure she enjoyed that! lol What will you be making for Greek Easter? Anything we tried at the restaurant? I tried to be good at Olive Garded today. I had the Venetian Apricot chicken. It is a lower fat meal and comes with vegies. I did have the salad and a breadstick with it.

Going out got Easter is a great idea. Hope you enjoyed your birthday Anne!And you dinner, Joanne.
My dinner turned out well and it was a nice gathering. Evan did not sit with us -ate fruit and candy.
Suzanne went to the place where her reception was for brunch and was not happy with the food but another time it was good. She is happy that her gown fits and she had bought it smaller.

We have to start getting ready -5 days left. The time flew but we will be here longer next year.
Church was crowded but we got a good seat with our neighbors, The Pastor and 3 others sang Then comes the Morning just like Signature Sound and he did the solo. He can also play the droms and boy can he preach!
Mike pulled the van up to the doorstep and then put the ramp up to the top step!!! Too funny. Al loved the top I bought her but I have to get the next size in the shoes.
I have to recover from jelly beans. Mima

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Tammy- Everything turned out good. We had 9. I will cook pretty much the same thing G/Easter as I did this Easter.Lamb,pot,b/rice,salad,all the extras and pies. I will make the egg/lemon soup.
Mima- It is hard for youngsters to be still.. I used to feed mine early and just let them roam.
I am still having chest pain. Gas or whatever.. I am trying to do everything that is asked of me..I feel really tired right now.. Have to go get mammygram today..Going to Dr's is never ending. The one thing I hate to do.
I plan to make the pillow for the rings for my G/sons wedding..That will be a fun thing to do..
Christie having a barking fit.. Must see a bird or something in the yard..
Hello Happy,Meme...Joanne

Good morning, Mima, Joanne and Tammy and, of course Meme(wherever you may be)

Sounds like everybody had a great Easter. There were 26 of us at my daughter's for dinner, and 6 of them were kids. Loved it. My little gdaughter is growing up and will be 2 at the end of May. She is just so darn cute now. Had a great birthday and thanks for the birthday greetings. Another year gone!

Mima - I LOVE to come home! I would NEVER be one to be gone for months on end. Too bad about Josh . Some are just plain rotten.

Tammy - I had a great birthday and a great Easter. I always love being around my family. My nephew and his family were there as well. We only see them, at best, once a year at Easter. Sometimes, however is gets to be a couple of years.

Joanne - sounds like you had a nice gathering and now you get to do it all over again :lol: Hope they find out what the heck is causing that pain.

Next weekend, it is Ashley's 10th birthday! Not sure how she is getting so old, but we will have to go back to Edmonton for that. Also, my son will be home. I haven't seen him since mid February, as he has been working in Fort McMurray, where the Oil sands are. He wasn't able to make it home for Easter - first time ever! He has a birthday on the 17 Apr and will be 34 years old:D He is my baby!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

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Happy- Glad you had a nice Easter.. I get a break when the American and Greek Easter fall on the same day...Not always many times in a few years...
Hello Everybody...Joanne

That would be a good idea to have them the same day!
I was awake at 3-I sleep really well and then Brad gets up and I have so much on my mind that it starts running around in my head. I will go back to bed but I got up and had my coffee, and prayed . I have to let everything go-I talked to Jessica and she is having a hard time-I think she is depressed-needs to get her insurance back so she can get her med and go back to counseling. Plus baby is not gaining enough so they changed his formula and put him on cereal. She doesn't drive so it makes her kind of helpless.
Picked up Evan's outfit and it's marked down so I will bring it back and get 5.50 off-too many people in line.
My toe is infected so I have been soaking it.
Never a dull moment lately,
Love to hear about your family Anne. Hi Tammy and Joanne and Meme. What a great idea to make the pillow. I am making the toasting glasses -all they are is wine glasses with a ribbon and heart-12 $ in Wally world. And those are the ones she likes/now she says Evan can just wear a pink tie. Off to Google it. Mima

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Took Christie to vet today. She has a rash under on belly and legs. 102$ .I nearly had a fit. hubby went into shock for a while..She has a allergy or infection from ???and I have to take her back in a week!!!These high bred dogs are expensive..
Oh well I think I will go eat some icecream!!!Joanne

They are all expensive-cassidy's rash was a $200 charge, I figured out that we save $50 a month not having him but at the time it was good and we were ok with it.
Suzanne ordered Evan's tie-good-I found Al's shoes in Target but the Target in Port Charlotte. I am going to call the manager today and ask him to put them aside-it;s not their policy because they are on sale-and we will go by there when we leave on Sat. And mail them, Not sure about stopping in Charlotte because our friend's Mom is ill.
But the best thing is Auntie went to doc and her blood is coming back. He still wants to do a bone marrow but he said she has no cancer. She was so relieved. I still feel sceptical because of the test he has to do but her blood is better,
Hi everyone, Mima

Joanne, how is Christie?? AND how was your ice cream??

Mima, I'm sure your aunt is very relieved about no cancer. Glad the blood is better. I pray you have a safe trip home!!

I'm helping out with an Emmaus Walk this weekend again. It's for men, so I am helping in the kitchen and the mail room. I was there from 3:30-9:00 today, and I am pooed out. Bob isn't feeling well, and I hate to go to bed. I know I need to take my nighttime medicine to help me relax and sleep, but I'm afraid to in case he gets bad and has to go to the hospital. I want him to call the doctor first thing in the morning, but he is soooooooooo stubborn!!

Yes, men are stubborn about going to the doc-I pray he is ok.
We are so busy getting ready but i am going to lunch with gf and Grandma Sandy is bringing Evan over to try on his suit. I am a little nervous about my toe. Not sure it's healing and that I need an antibiotic. I went to the doc on Wed. and it's infected and I have a script-antibiotic cream.
I got Evan's bd present yesterday. It's 4/2 that he will be 4.
Be good-it's going to be upper 40's next week. That's better than 30's. Mima

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Tammy- Christie's rash seems better but it has gone away before and come back.. She is getting a antibiotic now, Hopefully that will take care of the problem..Icecream is always good. I have to limit myself as my weight is creeping up.. and not good for the sugar although I do use no sugar added.Hope you can get Bob to Dr.
Mima- You should stay in Fl. It is supposed to be in the 80's this week if I saw the weather right..I need to get to Joann's fabric and get materials for the pillow.. I talked to the bride about it.. She is either dence or just young.. She hadn't even thought of a pillow.. Lord help them when they do get married.. They will need a lot of help..
Hello Happy and Meme-- Joanne

That's funny about the pillow.
Life is what's happening while you make other plans. Brad went to hitch up the traier and it's broken so he has to fix it before we leave. I only hope that we can get to a post office so we can mail the shoes. I will have to cancel our hotel tonight. Plus we were out of water yesterday-a pipe broke in the park. I was happy I had cleaned the refrigerator the day before. Had a nice lunch with my gf.
Cassidy kept getting the rash too. I kept sulfadine on hand to get it cleared before we had to take him to the vet, Walmart has it.
Hi everyone. Mima

Bob felt much better, so I didn't insist that he go to the doctor. Next time it happens though, he's going somewhere!!

Joanne, I do the sugar free ice cream most of the time too. Sometimes I have the real thing if I'm out somewhere.

Mima, I hope things worked out that you can get on the road and head home. I agree with Joanne though about staying in Florida. That's what I thought when we arrived home between an ice storm and a mini-blizzard. lol

Our pastor's son is in a choir where he goes to college. They are going to be at church this morning, and I'm looking forward to hearing them. Tim wanted to hear them also, but he has been on duty in the dorm all weekend, and his duty doesn't end till sometime later today.

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Tammy- Since Mima told me about no sugar added icecream ,that is the only kind I buy.I found Edy's brand of triple chocalote. GOOOOD!
Men are stubborn about going to doctors.. Bob has been through a lot so he should be more willing to go. My hubby was the same until he nearly died and had to have a quad by pass.Now if he would just not fight going to a dentist..
Mima- The vet decided that Christie had a yeast infection and acne. He said young dogs get it the same as teenagers.. He gave me another antibiotic and shampoo to bathe her in..It will strip the advantage but maybe we will be lucky for the next 3 weeks..She gets the advantage about that time..Flies I don't want..
Hello happy,Meme..Joanne