Good afternoon GG's,

Day off ~ kind of puttering. Got the laundry done. Cleaned out my purse, and WW tote bag. Next my work bag. Stuff just keeps getting tucked in there ~ then one day you notice ~ gee this bag feels heavy. LOL ~ from all the stuff that builds up in there. One time a long time ago, when I cleaned out my work bag ~ there was a petrified banana in there. You never know what lurks in the bottom of the bag.

Then I hope to tackle the kitchen table. A clutter area. I get it cleaned and think ~ I'm not gonna let it get like that again ~ but I come home late from work, or am tired ~ and before I know it ~ there is a clutter pile built up again.

Ok, break over ~ on to the next little project.

Hope you all are having a nice day.

Take care

Hey GGs,
I haven’t been around here much lately, & I guess I probably won’t be for awhile. Seems the return of nice weather has re-awakened my desire to get some things accomplished around here (about time!). And, I also want to spend some quality time with my swing! So, since every time I sit down at this darn computer, hours seem to vanish from my day, I reckon I’ll be leaving it turned off most of the time! I hope y’all will forgive me if I just say Hi! every now & then, to let you know I was here, & so you won’t forget me (of course I will have to check in to see what everyone is up to, can’t go too long without my GG “fix”!). I figure when the cold weather traps me in the house, I’ll be back to hanging around here a lot. So, until then, just wanted to explain what’s going on.

Just finished reading all the posts I missed (3 pages!), & just that took almost two hours. Have I mentioned my internet connection can be really slow?!! And I got “bumped off” once, & had to re-connect (also time consuming!)!! So, you can see why I need to leave this computer turned off , if I want to get anything done. But, then I miss you guys!!! I have to agree with what lots of you said - this is the greatest group ever!!!

Gayle, I just have to say that I don’t get up with SO because I’m kind (though I hope I am). It’s that I feel so guilty that he has to go to work & I don’t! I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I didn’t at least get up with him. And, I get to go back to bed! It also wasn’t kindness that made me do the eating thing with him - I had to prove to myself that I could do it! And, we all KNOW you’re a very nice person! That comes through, loud & clear, from your posts!

Ok, I’m going to resist the urge to stay here & do personals to everyone - that would mean another couple of hours sitting here, & I really want some time in my swing (I already did my “chores for the day“)! Sooo, I love you all, but I’m headed outside! Oh, wait, before I go, I forgot to mention our little excitement today. Did you hear about our earthquake?! I was in the kitchen & heard my dishes rattling, & thought “what the ???? Then I noticed the floor was shaking a little. My first thought was wind gusts, or maybe some kind of heavy equipment in the area? I considered the idea of it being a small quake, but since that’s so unusual for this area, I dismissed that idea, until I heard the news. (Not that exciting, but it’s the big story on the local news right now, I guess because of the rarity?!) See how hard it is for me to leave here, once I get started?!! I really am going outside now!!! Bye y’all.

Dang!!!!!! Bumped off the internet again!!!!! Re-connecting, then maybe I’ll be able to get this posted!!!
NCNancy

Quick story for Gayle,

One time I became frustrated because my purse was sooooo heavy. I cleaned it all out and it was still so darn heavy. In frustration, I kind of slammed it down on the table. I heard "clink" I picked it up and investigated more. A small hole was in the lining. between the lining and the purse bottom, there was over $52 in quarters. LOL (I had been playing lots of poker and pool. Tee Hee.

Hi everyone not a whole lot going on i have been "gorking" as jess would say. i did get the dishes done and some laundry in between playing with the puppies.yesterday while at the store i bought some of those new neuton cookie fruit chews. they had lo sugar so in my hungry mode i relasped. they were to good and now ive been craving carbs in a bad way.so i tossed them out and dumped old coffee grounds on top yuk that should do it.hoping your day is a good one (((hugs))) rosey

Anyone feel the earthquake? I did not. I was in the movies - saw Sarah's Key.

Lynn

Ohhhhhhh, so danged busy at work, and at home trying to cook some decent meals for a change (I've been pretty catch-as-catch-can over the past couple of weeks; cutting my own calories, so poor dh has been along for the ride....no complaints, but looking a little hang-doggish doncha know...) and then so tired that I barely take the time to check my Email before I'm in bed with a book, read a page and a half, and I'm down for the count. Just got home about a half hour ago, made up a quick stuffed pepper recipe, and now it's in the oven. We'll be lucky if we're sitting down to supper by 8:00!
I am missing everybody, and am looking forward to sitting down for a nice long chat...afraid it won't be tonight, though. Need to wash my hair before supper and put in a load of laundry. Good grief!
Somebody sent me the cutest video and I wanted to put it on our FB page but of course didn't know how...were you able to, PT?? I think you doggie-mommies would get a kick out of it.
Okay, gotta run, but wanted to check in so you all would know I'm still one of us..
HUGS,
Z

Good evening GG's,

Almost time for bed here. It was a pretty nice day for the most part. Some angry feelings over some hurtful things my brother said. Trying not to think of it if I can ~ and give him the power to upset me.

Didn't get everything done I had hoped to do today, but the reason not, was a good one. My son stopped by and we got to watch some of a movie together and visit. Then Maddie was over ~ that is always fun. Today was DH's birthday, and Maddie felt that Grandpa needed a crown for his special day. So we had some "arts and crafts" time and made Grandpa a crown. Then Sara invited us over for dinner for DH's birthday. It was fun being together.

The stuff I didn't get done isn't going anywhere. Back to work tomorrow ~ then off the weekend.

Just a quick check-in before I'm off to bed. It's been a busy tiring day. Dh finally got to see his eye doctor and we are hoping to hear about an MRI by tomorrow. They called but said they didn't have the full orders yet but will be calling for more info, then we didn't hear any more today. So far the doctor has said it is a partial palsied 3rd nerve but the MRI is to confirm that and hopefully tell us what has caused it. He said it's likely a stroke in the eye or an aneurysm. Neither sounds good but esp the aneurysm...so hoping he can get in soon for the MRI. In the meantime we are praying.

We also went to a memorial service of a lady I had just recently got to know. She was so nice and I already considered her a friend and her dh is a friend of my dh's from before he retired. She had a nice service. I wish I had had the chance to know her better.

Because we spent all morning in the clinic and most of the afternoon at the memorial service I didn't get a thing done here at home other than taking out the trash, cooking dinner and paying a couple bills. For dinner I fixed baked tilapia (with a topping), and rice cooked in veg broth and then sauteed in olive oil with garlic and other seasonings; and I also sauteed some green onions and zucchini. The topping on the fish was a little too rich tasting to me but dh seemed to like everything for a change. Even went back for second helpings on the rice.

I'm tired so I'm going to bed early. Hope everyone gets a good rest tonight.
Mary

Hi everyone! I was gone for a few days and then got sucked right back into work mere hours after my return -- which has yet to let up. I've wanted to post but just haven't been able to. By the time I finish work, it's 2 or 3 a.m. and my brain is mush and my fingers protest at typing anything more -- but I wanted to at least say hello tonight. Hopefully I'll catch a break in the morning and can write more! Thinking of all of you!

Darcy