Yeah! Just heard from the dealership and there is a seal in transmission that has to be replaced. It is covered under powertrain warranty which is 5 yr and 60000 miles so no deductible. We went and had them replace bulb though so Jack wouldn't have to get down on knees and with sore back so we came out of it about 60$ ahead!

Jean: Poor Kolby! I am sure Beth is stressed out with him being sick too poor thing. Thomas spring break is next week and they are going to St Thomas and that route this time. I am sure he will enjoy it. I hope his Pops enjoys it too and doesn't have too much trouble walking. I know they get him a wheelchair, but just walking around the ship can be a long walk since most of the newer ships are like 2-3 football fields long.

I am starting a second pair of quick socks as my sister's birthday is April 10 but we are going to see her on the 19th over in Arkansas since Larry is going to fly in to see his mom over their daughter's college spring break which is same as T's. Unfortunately since we will have Marty we can't spend the weekend over there, but will get up real early on Sat and drive over and spend the day and drive back. It is only about 4 hours. I haven't seen her since Christmas of 2009 so am looking forward to seeing them and Larry's mom is like a second mother to Jack since he used to hitch hike with Larry when they were first in the military together from Memphis to his house on the weekends. They are good people and I always thought of her as my aunt because her mother was my step grandmother and the only one I ever knew since my biological grandmother died before I was born. Oh and the socks are something new. I am going to make her a pair of pedicure socks. (here is a picture of the pattern) She gets pedicures all the time and I thought they would be neat for cooler months to go get her pedicures in.

Have a good one gals

Good morning ladies. I took the trash out about 4 am and it is wet, but balmy. It is supposed to be sunny today and warmer. It rained pretty much all day yesterday.

Well, Jack has arthritis in his hand and nothing can be done about it pretty much. He gave him a better brace to wear and a shot of cortizone, which Jack said really hurt. He told Jack from time to time he would have to have a shot of cortizone when the pain gets really bad, but he doesn't like to prescribe it or other stuff long term. He goes tomorrow to get his knee MRI'd. Dr thinks it looks like the other one, but is leaning towards injecting a gel into the knee for cushioning instead of surgery. I would bet that the gel procedure is more expensive and since his knee was OJI, the city wouldn't cover it only surgery. He then goes back to the dr next Wed to talk about what the dr wants to do. His appt was 12:30, we were there at 11:45 because they wanted us there at 12:00 and the doctor does surgery on Tuesdays and was running late. Jack got out around 3:15! When he went back into the dr's office I went out in the car and sat and listened to the radio and knitted.

Jack says I can't get both socks for my sister done before we leave next week and I am totally up for the challenge. He is positive I won't get them done, but the first one, which I started at the doctor's office I am now at the heel decreases so pretty much only have the foot to knit and then cast off and sew a big toe hole. Hah! I will show him!

Jean: I hope Kolby is moving back into the normal temp range and is feeling better. Once something starts in a school it seems to catch on like wild fire.

Maggie: Whenever you want to buy the yarn is ok with me. Like I said, I have some projects ahead of you so no hurry since you aren't in a hurry either.

Everyone else, have a great day. I am going back to knitting then after Jack goes to work, go back to sleep in the recliner. I didn't get into bed until midnight and got up at 3 am so am a bit dopey feeling this morning. Faye

Good Morning, Flowers! Another gloomy windy day in my neighborhood. Bob had to use the snow blower this morning because the snow is wet and heavy; we must not have gotten 2" because the plows haven't been by here. I have lunch bunch this noon and bell practice at 5. In between I need to make a couple errand stops and keep working on the ironing pile. I get mad at myself for letting it pile up -- I'll be glad when Bob is back in short sleeved shirts because they don't take as long.

"Gma" -- You were up early today! I hope the cortizone shot will help Jack's hand. Bob's dad used to get them in his shoulder and always said it helped a lot. It will be interesting to see what they want to do about his knee. I feel for you both for the long wait at the doctor's office. Kolby's temp was still slightly up last night, but I haven't checked with them this morning. Beth put a couple pictures of him on Facebook and he is a bedraggled sad looking little boy. She said the flu "test" really hurts so she knew just how he felt. Good luck with the sock project! You can do it!

I need to pick up the kitchen and figure out something to wear this noon. Have a wonderful Wednesday . . . the week is on the downside!

Jean -- from Iowa!

Good afternoon, ladies! Only 50 degrees today.

I went to water aerobics this morning and this afternoon I'll be sewing my blocks for my bee next month.

Maggie, don't you do the new program? There is no 0 point soup anymore. All vegetables and fruits have to be counted when combined so even the WW Garden Vegetable soup is now 1 point per cup. I think that is better because people ate more than 1 cup at a time and still counted 0 and those calories do add up. Actually, WW says that is the way the recipe calculator is supposed to work. Only in uncombined, naked state are fruits and vegetables 0 points. I'm sorry you are having more snow! The garden center is getting ready to open here. I can't wait to put in my summer flowers.

Jean, you are getting to be quite the accountant! It's balancing every time for you now. And more snow for you! I'm sending warm thoughts your way.

Faye, hooray for a covered car repair! I love those socks. What a nice idea. Toeless socks and fingerless gloves - what a combination. Not good for Jean and Maggie, though. I've got arthritis in that thumb I dislocated and one finger. Not a good feeling. Poor Jack. My boss gets those gel shots in his knees. He needs replacements but they can only do it once and he's too young. He's gotten along good with having them periodically. I try to avoid surgery at all costs.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Since giving up sweets isn't that hard for me, I have decided to give up red meat and coffee and to put all my change at the end of the day in a container for the special collection we have the 3rd Thursday of the month for our food pantry (that's in addition to my regular donation).

Well, quilting is calling - have a great day.

Maggie -- I hope your eye is feeling better tonight. It's strange that only one eye is affected if you are allergic to something. I've been looking for corn beef that comes in a can like Spam. I finally emailed both local grocery store headquarters asking why it is no longer available. One store manager called and said that in December there was a recall because of bad meat (not Hormel) coming in from South America. The company decided to pull the cans rather than take a chance, and that it would be back on the shelves eventually. I was surprised I heard back from a real live person. Kolby is feeling lots better today; I sent a text to his dad who stayed home with him today. Will said Kolby came close to beating him in a game of chess. Thank you for sharing the burrito recipe with us. Bob would ask where I hid the sausage.

Susan -- Do you put your quilt blocks with others to make a whole quilt? I have forgotten what you did last year. You are all set for Lent! My mom kiddingly gave up smoking (she didn't smoke in the first place) and I always think of that each year. We have coin folders for an extra Lenten offering as well as a special Easter offering in addition to the regular one.

I'm going to head for bed and read for awhile. I don't know why but I'm extra tired tonight.

Good morning, ladies! Rain but 67 degrees and the daffodils and narcissus are blooming. Spring is here!

I have both jobs today so this will be short.

Jean, my bee is swapping blocks for 11 months and we get 11 blocks each month so there will be enough for a quilt when we are done swapping.

Have a great day!