HI, LIES - SURGERY WENT WELL. I AM THRILLED BEYOND BELIEF WITH MY NEW ABILITIES - I WOKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND COULD ACTUALLY SEE THE CLOCK WITHOUT LOOKING FOR MY GLASSES.

And while he was here, that sweet DS installed DSL for me (courtesy of both kidlets) and actually thought I'd let them pay the monthly charge! Also did other mysterious things to computer which is now much more of a delight!

And dear bro took me to surgoen this a.m. for checkup. Doctor says I've exceeded his expectations re improved vision. Wow! Had good news re Monday's sonogram of neck and, a little plus, the tech checked my carotid arteries and called them PHENOMENAL. Now just how DARE I ever get down and grumpy with all that ringing in my ears?????????????????

wsw - so glad that stress is behind you but it has apparently taken its toll. Hope things go smoothly so you can get back on your track and feel better.

Thanks, Arabella, but it must have been their Dad.

And keep your dream - you have your leetle feets in the door and one never knows what ways fate will take those leetle feets. Wonderful that you found the right color. DS didn't even notice my change of color until they took the cap off it in recovery. He had seen it the night before and earlier that morning. Still, better than last time I colored my hair when neither kid noticed at all

Anyway, must take it calmer next few days but I'm on a high so will manage a few of the things I never get around to (hopefully).

Trick or Treat here tonight and I'm abstaining except for the dear little fellows next door and their baby sister. Wasn't sure how I'd feel surgerywise and while I'm ok, I still think this is a year to skip.

Cool and brisk again but not so windy and better weather coming in for next day or so. Won't walk today, but maybe tomorrow.

What a thrilling number, Arabella!!!!! At 207 this a.m. but happy enough as menu has not been primo for me the last two days. In fact, I'm delighted with the 207.

Lovely day here today and I just came back from second "errand" trip of the day. Tested out driving earlier with shorter trip, then did longer. So far so good.

But for now, I think I'm going to try for a little siesta...............Did go through a few more things for clothing drive. Lots in trunk and all ready for next weekend. Maybe will look through a few more things between now and then (but maybe not too ).

Enjoy your festive evening, Arabella. Sounds fun. Pear crisp sounds good too. Did I mention last week that I tried some applesauce bran muffins and wasn't thrilled with how they turned out. Threw them in freezer and ate some with DS here. Amazing how much their taste had improved somehow. May try them again and then just freeze them before eating any. Don't understand but, hey!

Siesta time.............................................. ..

Lovely weekend, Royalles!!