Morning all.

Ruth - Poor wee Hershey. Hope you can get some drugs which will stop the itch and get her back to normal. Shad didn't bleed, but he could never really get rid of the ear infections and they were horrid to behold and smell. We had to put him on human antibiotics to get it under control. Now there was an expense I could have done without!!! How is her coat coming along?? Is she looking a little better now.

Shy - sounds like the gremlims are well and truly into your place right now. Might be time for a good spring clean??? Not that I am suggesting you do it mind you!

Mel - I hope you have a wonderful day with Jen today. Lots of fluid, lots of hugs, lots of chatter. Hope the weather co-operates. I'll be thinking of you two sitting in the sun and talking. I may even go and sit on my patio and talk to you too. Speaking of talking, it's probably time we did. See below for my schedule and maybe this weekend?

Michelle - work always gets in the way of life darnitall. Take care of that back I hate it when things hurt.

Annie - how did you go with those instructions? Too busy to try huh?

Carla - hope you are feeling better today.

Madcat - time you came back to tell us what is going on in your place.

Happy - hope DH is feeling a lot better today. He probably is - it's back to work today after all.

Okay - plans for my weekend have rather gone out of the window. I was due to go back to Jakarta on Monday which gave me another weekend at home and DS1 and partner are due here on Friday. However we have scheduled training in JK for Monday so I spoke to the Boss and said I had better go up on Sunday. No flights available on Sunday they are all full but I can get Business Class on Singapore Airlines on Saturday night. So I'm back off to JK on Saturday. Virgin Blue Airlines have changed DS1's flight from 8.00pm arrival on Friday to 10pm arrival on Friday and I will be back at the airport by 9.00pm on Saturday. So we won't get to see too much of each other.
My little garden is coming along fine. I have four types of Lettuce and Rocket in there (read arugula for rocket), some chives, 3 pepper plants and 2 tomatoes. I may put in some more tomatoes when I get back. I'll have to sort out some watering for while I am away. This time I will be gone 17 days and not the usual 12.

Better go do some work. It's going to be a rush getting the house ready for visitors and getting work finished at the same time.

Sam and Annie

Thank you Shad...I did it, I did it. What took me so long was that I had to get the d*mn pop up blocker turned off first so I could do the manage part. Didn't know I was such a dingy blonde. haha

Pray for DD. She had to have the biopsy again for cervical pre cancer cells. Her pap came back abnormal again. So doc did a biopsy again to see how severe it is. If it is high level again, he is going to refer her to a cancer specialist. She is so young he hates to keep carving away at her cervix. I was in there when they did the biopsy and little tears just ran down her cheeks. I, in turn, cried too. It really hurt her and no numbing either. Bless her heart. She has been asleep since 2:00 pm. it is 6 now.

The tomato

Well done Annie, now you really have the hang of it.
My thoughts are with your DD - such a pretty girl too. Hope something comes of all the pain and agony.

Annie
I really know the pain of the biopsy. I had one a couple of years ago. Hugs and prayers for you and your daughter.

Shad
These little ninja squirrels are allowed in my house anytime. They wipe their feet, put the seat down and never make a mess lol.

Quick pop in ladies, didn't have time to get on earlier and I'm overdue off to bed.

Shy - maybe you DD is going to put a cookie on a fishing pole and lure you around the house to get your miles in Hope the knee is feeling better.

Annie - thanks for the picture of "stubby". Seriously you and your daughter make one pair of hotties - she got her good looks from you obviously. I hope that all goes well with her. I cringed just reading about it. That cervix issue seems to be something I never heard about before until about 2 years ago. My niece has the same thing and now my friend is dealing with it too. I do hope all will be well with her - healing thoughts to her and some extra special strength to you

Shad, DH's headache did go away by Saturday afternoon - thanks for asking. It just sorted of faded down to something manageable. Sure do wish we could figure out a trigger to avoid but nothing pops up so it must be something that starts a few days before. The Elvis candelight vigil was last weekend. I forgot to tell you we were saving a spot for you - I hear they had some extra special souveniers this time I'm sorry to hear you had to head back early just to get a flight. Bummer, particularly since you'll miss DS' visit.

Mel, I know Shad complains about some one's ticker but I can't believe how the days are trickling down. Seems like it jumps a decade each time I look at it. Decade, deca, the next set of 10s Hope you are enjoying the nice weather. It cooled off a bit here too and it's lovely. I was looking at the big full moon tonight and thinking of you enjoying a breeze on your face. How nice the people are taking the higher road and not complaining and helping everyone out. Long may it last! Did you have a nice day with Jen. Whatcha drinkin', inquiring minds want to know...

Michelle - sorry to hear you are a bit stretched out there. Doesn't help when you are crazy busy - hope you get a chance to work out the kinks. Feel better soon

Ruth - give poor Hershey a hug for us. I was talking to the exercise coach last week. She works at the rehab center and she was talking about the TheraPaws program and how it is so good for the patients. Hershey has given much - I hope some of that good karma comes back to her. I know how worried "momma" can get

Carla - hope you are doing a little better yourself. Are you bored out of your gourd yet?

Ceejay - you must be busy - not much in the way of posting but hello to you.

Hello as well to the missing Madcat.

Well it's 11:15 which is WAYYYYYYYYY past my bedtime now. I am trying to be consistent but I was thinking it was trash day tomorrow and I was cleaning out the refrigerator and stayed up a bit later than usual. That and our cat decided to roam the neighborhood tonight and didn't come when I went calling her. I found her up by the pool. She doesn't understand why I don't have the cushions out by the swing. She loved to sit up there with us at night. However I am a mosquito magnet. I was watering the flowers this evening before supper and my arms felt all itchy. Come to find I had FIVE mosquito bites in the course of 25 minutes. Apparently I am somewhat tasty. But this was before the sun set, would have been way worse later on so no sitting by the pool at night right now.

Anyway, goodnight for now. Sweet dreams and a pleasant day ahead.

MICHELLE...HOPE YOU WILL BE FEELING BETTER SOON. DON'T WORRY ABOUT CATCHING UP....JUST POST WHEN YOU'RE ABLE

RENNIE...DANG THOSE SQUIRRELS ARE DANGEROUS. ONE LEFT A FRAPPUCCINO BY MY DOOR THE OTHER DAY!

SHAD....I CANNOT SEEM TO WRAP MY MIND AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE. SO PICK A TIME AND DATE AND I WILL BE THERE! USA TIME THAT IS!

ANNIE...I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS YOUR DD BUT WITHOUT THE RECURRENCE SO FAR. . MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER AND I WILL SEND GOOD HEALING THOUGHTS HER WAY. YOU ARE BOTH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN AND I AM GLAD WE GOT TO SE YOU AND DD!! THE TOMATO IS TOO FUNNY!! THANKS FOR SHARING THE PHOTOS!!

HAPPY...WELL JEN HAD HER ICE TEA AND I MADE HERBAL VANILLA HONEY CAMMOMILE AND ADDED HONEY. BUT MY FEET ENDED UP SWELLING CAN'T WIN THEM ALL.
MOSQUITOS SEEM TO BE EVERYWHERE. I DON'T GO OUT AT NIGHT JUST FOR THAT REASON AND SIT. YOU AND I MUST BE SWEET TREATS FOR THOSE LITTLE STINGERS!
ARE YOU STILL IN THE BIGGEST LOSER THING?

THE FIRST BUILDING/GARDEN MEETING IS THURSDAY. JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY THINK THEY'RE DOING. I SEE SOME PROBLEMS AHEAD AND I AM NOT GOING TO BE THE ONE TO TAKE IT ON!! THEY AND THE OFFICE HAVE IDEAS FOR AFTER 4PM AND HELLO??????? WHO IS THE ONLY ONE HERE AFTER THAT HOUR??? AND MY ANSWER IS GOING TO BE.......NO WAY JOSE!!! I CAN FEEL SOME OF THE TENSION BUILD AS PEOPLE TOSS OUT IDEAS AND I AM SITTING THERE SILENT. NO OFFERINGS POURING OUT OF MY MOUTH THIS TIME! THEY CAN PAY A MAINTENANCE MAN TO DO THE WORK OR COME HERE THEMSELVES.
JEN AND I HAD A GOOD DAY AND SHE NOTICED THE "ATTITUDES" ALSO AMONGST THE CROWD. I TOLD HER TO BE CAREFUL ALSO. LEST SHE GET ROPED INTO SOMETHING.
I AM OFF TO BREAKFAST. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
HAPPY TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY

Good morning chicks,

You girl Mellie. I know it's difficult in life when your first instinct is to jump in and help but sometimes you have to learn not to be a sap (notice that's sap in lowercase, not Shad's means of a living SAP which is pronounced as 3 individual letters rather than a word). Glad you and Jen had a nice time. I don't understand the ankles swelling - cripes it's always something, huh?

I tried the sugar free creamer this morning. You're not really saving that much of anything with it - 20 calories which is nothing and it has a bit of an odd taste that I guess you can get used to quickly. I think I'd rather thin out/sugar down the regular one with FF half and half.

And Mel, this session of the Biggest Loser challenge finished last week and is on hiatus until next month when the fall one signs up. I signed up for one last time for the next one but this last one was somewhat of a bust. I think it's losing it's steam. 2 of the leaders were pretty much not around at all. It's not as much fun as it first was.

Well the coffee cup is empty and I need to get ready for work. Have a good day everybody.

Good Morning Everyone...

First, thank you for all your good thoughts and prayers for DD. She is at home in pain, heating pad, my left over vicoden, and Belle. Belle is so sweet when she knows you are sick. Stays right with you and gives the tiniest little kisses every now and then. Pretty cute for a devil dog.

I started that TOM last night, I guess in sympathy for DD. I have cramps so bad I took half a vicoden. It is helping but not completely.

Rennie....Wow, would love to see the Ninja squirrels. Anything like Ninja Turtles?? hehe

Ruth...hope Hershey is feeling much better.

Happy...thank you for the nice "hottie" compliment. You made me smile.

MEL and Ceejay...then you both know what dumplin dot is going through. This is her 4th go round. Thank you for the good thoughts.

Michelle...hope your back gets to feeling better. Sometimes exercise can be dangerous...

Hello to everyone.

Better get to work, I missed half a day to be with DD yesterday and things are stacking up.



Much Love and Hugs

Aaaarrrgggghhhh! Crabby lately - read my blog if need be - and just no time to post in here a lot. South Beach is the second busiest Forum here and is keeping me hopping! I'll pop in when I can.

Melody
I think these very same ninja squirrels are the same ones that shook the port o potty with me in it at the beach one time. They are not always nice lol.

Annie
Those biopsy's aren't real fun. I had to have one a couple of years ago, thank heavens everything was OK. My daughter was in the room with me when the did it because I had no idea that was what they were going to do They did two of them at the same time. Will keep your daughter in my prayers. Yes they are lol. They are cute and seam sweet until you are the one they target lol.

Happy
I am getting my walking in but no way I can do my videos. It takes me an hour to walk what I use to walk in 20 min.

Quick post for me.... I've been in too much pain to go to the gym. I walked yesterday, but was too sore today to walk. I am going to the doc on Thursday for my back. Hopefully, he'll get me in fairly soon for a shot. My department is going to a baseball game as a team outing. Should be lots of fun as we're leaving work at 11 am, tailgating and then watching the game.

Annie - Great photos! You and your DD are both gorgeous! My thoughts and prayers are with your DD. And I hope that both you and she will be through with the pain soon. Animals are wonderful little healers.

Happy - I hope you get to enjoy your pool. I'm glad your DH is feeling better. I used to suffer with frequent migraines, so I know how awful headaches can be.

Ruth - I hope your moderator workload eases up a bit. And I hope Hershey is feeling better.

Shad - so sorry you have to rush back to JK. I hope you get time the next few days to enjoy your remaining time at home.

A big to everyone! I've got to get ready for a meeting.

Love and hugs,

Morning all,
Another day and so much more to do. The list gets longer by the day. I'm hoping for great things from today.
Workwise the list just gets longer, more stuff to do, the system has gone down for refreshing and got me in the middle of doing some doco. So hopefully it will be all finished this morning and I can get back into it. No doubt there will be some fiddle farting around to do to make it work and the worst case scenario will be that it won't work and then you will see a ballistic missile display and from more people than just me. Stupid time to do a refresh grrrrrrrr!

Mel - I will consult the clock and send you an e-mail today about times and days etc. Glad to hear that you and Jen had a real girls day and at last I see a glimmer of hope for your future. Kept your mouth shut indeed. Must have been some strong glue or zippers in that lot. I'm proud of you.
Yeah, why did the ankles swell - honey does that to you?

Happy - Personally, I prefer a small amount of the real thing - be it sugar, butter or salt - whatever is considered wrong for ones body at the time. I mix regular and lite cheese to keep the flavour, so I can understand the sugar and substitute mix.

Ruth - poor little crabby. Did anyone tell you you are supposed to be retired? I was going to put a comment on your blog but have to be logged in to do it. For the life of me I can't get my password to work in the blogs. I did hae one, but can't get in to find it anymore. I requested and got a new one but it doesn't seem to work.
Take today easy and let life drift for a change - I may have to start on you now that I seem to have sorted out Mel.

Rennie - hope things come right for you soon. Doesn't seem to have slowed your weight loss any. Trap the pesky ninja squirrels I say.

Michelle - hope things settle down for you at work soon. Lucky it didn't happen when the MIL wash here. I will get to spend some time with the DS1 as he arrives on Friday and I leave late Saturday night.

And with that I better go see what damage is done to my training client with the refresh. Maybe I will get to finish my doco before anyone else comes on line. I need to get some housework done today too. Otherwise everything will be left for the last minute AGAIN. cya