Melissa, Good luck at the viewing today! It's exciting that the Realtor will see it this time. You should definitely get some good advice there. I can't wait to hear how you do. Don't worry. You and Aaron seem to make great decisions together.

Saundra, I'll have to go look up the Kasha and bowties recipe. I think I remember thinking Jim wouldn't like Kasha since he hates couscous. If I can't make it for dinner and it's a restricted grain then I'm out of luck. I really need things for lunch that don't have restricted grains.

A Froufie with glasses! I cried when I first got my trifocals. I couldn't walk with them on because everything looked so weird. I don't wear them all the time but lately my eyes have been very tired, especially when on the computer and reading. Think of them as a great fashion accessory! Don't worry about littering. I'm sure the birdies and other animals were happy to eat your donation. I hate when house repairs go awry. At least your DH can fix that kind of stuff. Jim and I are office workers and have to hire handy men to do almost everything that I'm not brave enough to tackle. Fortunately, I found a great handyman company!

Sandra, I'm so sorry that I didn't get back on here last night so that I could wish you good luck. I hope everything goes great today and that you are soon painfree, at least in your right foot. How do you get around with all those spurs? As you would say, the power of the BMW!

Kathy, Dear Lord! What a horribly hard day for you. I'm thinking I might have fainted or at least been ill at the sight of your ankle. I'll be including you AND your ankle bone in my prayers for as long as you need them. You have such a positive attitude that I'm choosing to believe that bone will get the blood it needs. I'm glad you aren't going to bug Judd about the game anymore. If it was me, there would be NO way I could go to the game and leave you. You're as big a fan as he is and you are also a big part of Opening Day. It just wouldn't be right. It would be different if you weren't a big fan too. As far as snacks go, baby carrots are always a big hit with me and they don't need a ton of refrigeration. If you'll have a cooler, SF/FF pudding, edamame, or maybe some grape tomatoes, grapes, apples and oranges? I hope your girls step up if Shaun falls down on the job. I imagine they'll realize now how much you do since you won't be there to cook, clean, and do laundry. Perhaps this is the wakeup call they all needed. How's your pain?

My scale is up this morning but I finally had my salty popcorn last night that I've been craving for a couple of days. I need to get on the stick and try to find some exercise that I can do. I've been hesitating to walk on the treadmill because I have to walk alot for the play on Sunday for parking since it's downtown and doesn't have it's own lot and also on Tuesday for the ballgame. Maybe I'll get to get my shoes and some inserts before this weekend is over. Maybe it should go on today's list. Maybe I should go make lists!

I'll do a menu thread and probably won't be back until much later in the afternoon. I hope you all have a great Core day.

Good morning chicks. It is going to be a beautiful day here, in the low 70's and sunny. Too bad I have to work!!

I am excited about going to look at the house again today, but I'm still quite anxious. I just can't decide what is best. It's unnerving.

Sandra, : and prayers coming your way this morning.

You too Kathy!

I can't stay but just wanted to say good morning. I hope that you all have great days!

Oh, and by the way, the scale was down one pound this morning!! I'm excited! It's been a long time since it moved in the right direction.

Good morning, all. I didn't sleep well but maybe I will throughout the day. It's hard to sleep with one foot encased in concrete plus I'm supposed to keep it propped higher than my heart which means sleeping on my back. That's difficult. The pain is still present and barely tolerable.

Sandra, I'm sending you good wishes for your surgery! I wish you wouldn't minimize what you're having to endure -- each of our problems is just as important and miserable as the next person's. I'll be thinking of you today and hope you're back soon.

Melissa, I hope the house viewing goes well! Let us know when you can. And congrats on the scale movement!!

Vickie, you'll make it thru Jim's surgery just fine. It might appear overwhelming but once you get those lists made and get a routine going, it should be a breeze. Tell me again when the surgery is going to be.

This morning there was a very sweet note on the kitchen island that said something like this: Dear Mom, I got you some cokes. They're in the fridge. They're regular cokes and I realized later that I should have gotten diet, but then I figured hey! you're hurt! You might as well enjoy a real coke. Love, Kate

What a jewel she is! So thoughtful and funny. I'm going to put it with my get well cards and keep it forever. One of her friends came over Monday and brought me some flowers, and then yesterday there were two deliveries, one from our boss and her husband, and another from the company. That was nice of them.

I think I'll be having water for breakfast. Judd is running late and I don't really want toast again (I'm getting a little burned out on toast, no pun intended!) and he doesn't have time to make an egg. Maybe someone will get up soon and can do it. If I have to eat breakfast late, and have a late lunch, then it'll still be okay because Judd won't be home from the gym until 7:00 tonight.

I already made a few phone calls this morning, one to my supervisor with the doctor report from yesterday and the other to my coworker to check on things. I guess that's all I have to do today besides stay in bed and talk to the dogs.

Hi Kathy, it's so nice that you haven't lost your sense of humour. However, you've got to eat. Are you on any meds? It's going to be a long day for you, so I hope you have lots to keep you amused between naps. I was lucky enough to have the Olympics when I was in bed, so I became a real fan.

Vickie, relax hon, everything will fall into place. You are so organized. When does Jim go in for his surgery? He'll be fine and so will you.

Frouf, congratulations on throwing away half of the Mae West. For me, when I can realize what I am eating is junk, that is the beginning of triumph. Hope it works for you too. I'll have to check the intersection to see if the critters got fed yet. Are you still leaving Saturday am?

Melissa, I'm excited for you and Aaron. I hope that your second viewing clears your mind. I'm looking forward to your report.

I'm going to call the insurance people soon to find out about our coverage for physio and orthotics. I figure with warm weather coming soon, that I'll be wearing more sandals, but I'll see what the physio people say. I think if people saw all of us limping away, they'd wonder what kind of "Group" we really are.

Off to Ogdensburg N.Y. for shopping this afternoon. I heard about a Mr. Coffee Cocomotion machine at Walmart. I'm going to check it out. I just love to see all the ff stuff that we don't have up here. It's a pretty nice day and only a 40 minute drive each way.

Take care everyone,

I have to share the great deal I got today with you all--Kroger has the south beach diet cookies/crackers on sale (they are Kraft's version of 100 cal packs) for 1.74. Then on several of the boxes they had 1.00 off coupons, so I got each for for .74!! Aren't you proud? Needless to say I bought 12 boxes. Great 2 pt snacks.

Oh and this will be the THIRD time we've gone to look at the house. We should probably just buy it so I can quit obsessing.
I really like the house and think I would be satisfied there for at least a couple of years. It's a good price, in the area we want, and has a great yard. Sounds like reason enough to buy it, doesn't it?
I've GOT to work some today!! It's so beautiful here I don't want to do anything!

Melissa, Bernie loves those cookies. I'll have to see if they have a Krogerss where we are going today.

I love to hear your enthusiasm building for the house, enjoy!

Okay - I know I shouldn't be *****ing about my eyes - but holy mackerel - I am in such a bad spot! Why didn't anyone tell me how INCAPACITATED I WOULD BE AFTER MY EYE DR VISIT (already gave dh and some of my co-workers heck)

Yes I am sitting here at work with my SUNGLASSES ON - and I dare not go home for fear of killing someone (or myself) I almost ran over someone on my way back to work.

So first I go in this little room with the nice nurse lady - who asks some questions and measures some light things in my eyes - they she turns into the evil drops wielding witch of the west - and pours gallons of drops into each eye - completely smudging my WATERPROOF eye makeup and turning me into a froufie raccoon.

Then I am made to sit outside again - next to Very Old People (I am it seems the youngest one in the waiting room). Finally go in to see the dr - asks why I'm there - and I explain the small print conspiracy - of course he doesn't go for it - and tells me I have "over 40 eyes" (how rude of him) and do I want glasses (no thank you) - then get yourself to the dollar store and get a few of those magnifying glasses things and keep increasing strength until those stop working - and I will eventually wear glasses I guess (in my fifties?).

Told him I had eye surgery when I was 5 (cross eyed) and he told me my eyes are perfectly straight (was there a doubt?) and whoever did the surgery did an excellent job.

Then I guess there was a 2-for-1 special on eye drops today as he proceeds to put MORE DROPS IN MY ALREADY AFFECTED EYES. Now my eyes are tearing like crazy but he doesn't seem to care! And they feel like frozen open or something (or I have watched too many sci-fi movies and have a great imagination?). I finally stumble out of there (after bumping into some walls and various elderly people) and make it downstairs.

I now go to the pharmacy downstairs to get some EYE MAKEUP REMOVER PADS to clean myself up before returning to work. So I can't even read what I'm buying (hope it's the non-oily kind) let alone the price. Thankfully I am a big user of my debit card so was able to hit the right buttons from memory and I guess I got my PIN right (could not see if it said approved or not) as the cashier handed over a bag.

Then in the parking lot I call dh on my cell phone and blast him for leading me to believe I would be fine. I clean up my eyes in the car - don my sunglasses and immediately almost run over an old woman as I turn the corner onto the main street - she gave me quite an evil look.

I now try to drive myself back to work (literally 5 minutes away) noticing how bright and blurry all the headlights are. I am a wreck by the time I got here and now have a splitting headache to boot. Oh and please excuse any and all typing errors cuz frankly I can't really read what I'm typing (hope it makes some sense?).

I am now stranded at work cuz I dare not drive myself home quite yet - need the drops to wear off a bit (dh might have to drive dd to dance class?) I did have a meeting to go to tonight (like 8-10 pm) and hope I am able to go (I can probably get a ride if I need to).

Well enuf about me!

Saundra - I love going to the "states/Ogdensburg" to see all the different products they have. My gf and I are due for a spin - we usually take a day off work - pack up the empty coolers and go for the day to buy groceries and look around. Hope you got some very cool stuff (like why can't we get any instant brown rice here?).

Sandra - hoping all went well and you are recovering at home.

Melissa - I am getting super excited about your new house!!! I think maybe I should buy it!

Kathy - you CANNOT have just water for breakfast - this is not a good thing - esp when taking meds. Please make sure you are well supplied with some good protein snacks and juices. I do think it was sweet of Kate to get you the cokes.

I am off of work tomorrow - YIPPEE!

My other worry is that my manager is now leaving for approx 3 months and my colleageu and I will be acting managers (rotational) while she is gone. We had a major 3 hour debrief with her this morning - and I am feeling a bit panicky and anxious about taking over! Hope I don't screw up too much? and I guess I will have to make the decisions while she's gone! YIKES

Hope the critters enjoyed the may west! I will be packing some diet pepsi, microwave popcorn and other snacks for the hotel - but mainly eating out I guess. Little ds is very excited about the indoor pool - esp since I got him very cute bright lime green swimming trunks with sea turtles all over them! We are planning to have lots of fun (hotel attached to a small shopping plaza) while dh probably sleeps in!

Will check in later hopefully with restored golden flecked frouf eyes!

Frouf

Holy smoke, Frouf! That's some major stuff there! I don't like wearing glasses but I have cute reading glasses in all sorts of wacky patterns and colors; some with rhinestones, some look like old fashioned cateye rims, some are metal, some are plastic, some are handpainted with wild stripes and polkadots ... you get the picture. I wear contacts for my distance vision and then reading glasses when reading (duh!) or using the computer. It works out fine and I'm able to read fine print while looking very cute at the same time.

I found a package of cheese crackers by my bed around noon and ate them. I was able to not take pain medicine until after I got out of the bath. It has kicked in and I am as goofy as can be right now. Pain is still there but fortunately I don't care anymore. The numb and tingly toes are the worst part but Judd keeps telling me to stop worrying about my damn toes. Well excuuuuse me!

Tonight I will write out my menu so that whoever is here at the appropriate time will know what to make me and I won't have to ask. They can follow the schedule and bring it to me -- it'll be just like they did it on their own. I'll try to act surprised and genuinely touched that they were so caring and thoughtful!

Now Frouf, you know you'll be fine for the three months when your manager is gone. You are quite capable and I can't see you screwing up anything.

When will you be back? Sunday? I hope you have a good time and get to relax a little. I'd love to go somewhere -- it has been three years since I was able to have a vacation. This summer Judd and I are taking a trip somewhere but haven't exactly decided where. We aren't going to Virginia and also won't be going to Montana. We'll be meeting the Montana folks (Judd's sister and her family) in Colorado Springs in late July. It's where his brother and his family are moving to from Virginia. So now we've decided to go somewhere for 4-5 days by ourselves in addition to the Colorado trip. This will depend on my recovery where we go. If we have to drag a wheelchair, we won't go someplace where we'll have to do a lot of walking. Right now we're looking at Seattle, Boston, or maybe Cozumel. I wouldn't be able to scuba dive but Judd would. We'll see.

Anyway, have a good trip!

I hope you're all well. I'm cleaning up, alot, tonight because our friend is coming over to go out to lunch tomorrow. My house is really messy and dusty. I hope to be on later tomorrow. That's if I don't run errands after lunch.

Well I will try this again. I went and wrote to each of you. And of course it wouldnt go through. Said I wasnt logged in or invalid something. But was logged in. So I dont know . I might see if I can my neighbor to look at this thing.
It was a beautiful day here today. I walked 3 miles this morn. Cleaned the flower beds out. Stuff like that.
KATPO Am thinking of you. Keeping you in my prayers. Hope the pain goes away soon.

SEPTEMBERSGOAL How exciting on the house.

VICKIE How are you doing. Everything will work out. How's Cassie.

SAUNIEMAY How's your job with WW going. Is the center nice. We dont have one in our area. But they are thinking about one.

ONTARGET Thinking of you. Hope you got along well today.

Well I am going to get off here. Am thinking of everyone. Will check in tomorrow. Have a wonderful evening everyone
coco

I had a glorious day today. Took it easy this morning, only went out to make physio appointment, which will be on Tuesday. We left for Ogdensburg about 1:30 and were home by 4:30. We went to Walmart and Price Chopper. I was able to get lots of groceries at Walmart. They did a reno there and have more to choose from. I got 15 boxes of ff puddings! The only non food thing that I bought was a Mr. Coffee Cocomotion machine. Apparently, you can make great lattes with it. It was only $15.00, so not a big investment. My only issue is storage. I'm bound and determined not to clutter my counters. We totally spent just over $90.00 and had no problem at the border. I always get myself all worked up, but they just passed us through. Tonight, had a great dinner out (Von's Fruf). I had rainbow trout that was delic.

Kathy, glad you worked out your eating thing. It's so important to keep yourself nourished. Your summer travel sounds good. Hey, by then you'll be back on your feet.

Frouf, are you leaving tomorrow or Saturday? Hope you enjoy the time off. Apparently we may have some rain, but oh today was good. I had to take my jacket off in the car. I sure hope that we are done with the heavy duty cold, but around here, who knows?

Coco, I'm going to WW to sit in tomorrow from 9 to 1. I hope that it will be a good learning experience. Since I don't get paid for training, I hope that I'll be acturally "working" one of these days.

Vicky, don't work too hard on the cleaning. Have fun with your friends tomorrow.

Okay, off to sit and relax,

HERE'S THE NEWS:
We're going to make an offer in the morning!! We're meeting our realtor at 7:45 tomorrow to go over it all. I'M SO EXCITED!! We were sitting in the living room tonight chatting and it just felt so right. It meets most of our criteria and is a great starter home. We're very anxious to move now!!!!!!!!

I'm so drained from all the emotion but I just wanted to tell you all. Oh, and Kathy, I adore Boston. I would highly recommend it. It's gorgeous. I've been to Seattle once in June and while it is neat, it was freezing and rainy the whole time we were there. Boston is so full of things to do and so pretty.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE!!!! Thanks for all of your love and support.

Yay, Melissa! That is so exciting!!! Be sure to update as soon as you can!