frouf, i'm not the one with the entertainment tickets. i'm the one who's doped up right now.

kathy, when it rains it pours. i am tired of all this, too. we need to get together. don't worry about kate. she seems to have a good head on her shoulders.

vickie, i just saw your post. i am so sorry. i am so glad jim got to the doctor so quick. be sure to keep us posted. i hope all goes well for both of you. i'd be freaked, too. bless your hearts. you are both in my prayers.

Vickie - I can hardly imagine how freaked out you and Jim must have been? But how great that this was discovered and is being taken care of asap! I am sending hugs and prayers to both of you - and I know you will get thru this with flying colors. Try and stay strong and think positive thoughts!

I hope the baseball and your other activities will keep you both somewhat distracted and busy so you don't worry too much.

Kathy - glad you got your 'driving' papers - altho I sure hope you rest up before venturing out anywhere - glad you have decided to take it easy..and probably a party later in april or may might be a good idea? Love your rangers purse - great game accessory.

Saundra - is the prepared food area same as on merivale? Which salads did you get? I love the 7 grain one (I think that's what it's called?). And how coincidental that I too was at my local Farmboy today stocking up on yummy things!

Coco - hope your power does not go out! How is your dh doing?

Sandra - so are you getting a big tax refund? sure hope so - which reminds me our taxes are due april 30th - might be a good time to start thinking about doing them? Maybe next weekend.

I am now deep into pms and cranky (am I still tired?) - lots of 'discussions' with the kids (why are you home anyways - yes they love me dearly). Dd is still moaning and groaning about the need for a fancy mp3 player thing (zen) or she will complain for the 5 hr trip to Toronto and back for her dance competition - can you believe this? I am now being threatened? And she can't understand why I want to leave on Sunday evening and not have to spend another night in a hotel (e.g. like another $150 plus food plus taking another day off work?) - I told her if we needed to do that we would have to stay at gf's house - of course she didn't like that either! She is now giving me these evil looks (in fact dh actually offered to drive her to dance class tonight - a rarity - I think my "I am so overwhelmed with my life I can't take it anymore" speech had an affect on himi).

As my bday approaches I feel like I am in a deep dark rut (or is it just the pms monster talking?). Don't care what I eat, what I do, what I look like - just feeling bloblike - sure hope this passes??? Or am I heading into some kind of mid-life crisis? I need to get a grip on myself - and focus on something - and get myself back on track - sure room for lots of self improvement!

Frouf

vickie, if there's anything we can do for you and jim, be sure to let us know.

We drove downtown just to get Dr. Praeger's veggie patties. Vickie, have you tried them yet? We parked in front of a beggar sitting on the sidewalk who cursed us as we tried to ignore him. That made Bernie's night. He was right pissed off and missed the exit from the expressway.

Frouf, we went to Cafe Paradiso Saturday night. We actually sat through two sets, and the food was very good. Do you guys ever go there? At Farm Boy we got chicken legs, cause we like dark meat and they were good. The salads were couscous with sweet potatoes and other things and wheat berries with lemon and red onions. Bernie doesn't like couscous, but loved the salad. I've got leftovers for tomorrow.

Sandra, at least you and I know who we are. Hey maybe we'll trade places (take dh's along with us too). I'd love to see your beautiful Montana home. How did taxes go?

Kathy, nice bag. I ordered one thing on Ebay a few months ago and freaked until I got it. It was actually painless. (after the fact). Hope you are resting and feeling a bit better.

Off to join Bern in the family room. I do spend too much time at the puter.

Glad to know there's another person who likes dark chicken meat. Vickie does, and now you too. I prefer legs and thighs when given a choice; it seems like the breats are always so dry no matter what you do to them.

Sandra, are you feeling better now?

Frouf, girl you and I need to run away together. It seems as though we have parallel lives sometimes! I make that speech on a regular basis. I think Miss Pouty needs to earn the new player if she gets it. She doesn't seem to realize that, if pushed, you can make her life more miserable than she can make yours. (Of course, I'm sure sometimes it doesn't seem like it to you...)

Judd's grilling now. I just sneaked in the kitchen to go thru the mail and try to straighten up a bit. I've made a long list of things for Shaun to do tomorrow. I hope he gets a lot of rest tonight.

Vickie, I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's test results. I agree though, it does sound like you have gotten on things quickly and that all will be well. I know that doesn't make it easier right now. Perhaps it's even a blessing that the doctor didn't warn you, you've had less time to worry. I know that you want to be strong for Jim, but don't forget that it's okay to be emotional too. Sometimes a good cry together can do wonders. I'll be praying for you both.
Let us know if we can do anything.

Kathy - let me know when you are ready to take off together - heck at least with your handicap plates parking won't be an issue! ha ha ha (think Thelma and louise? NOT). Actually Miss Pouty think she has already earned them by keeping her room clean for around a week or so - yes this absolutely warrants the purchase of a $250 electronic device dontcha think?

Saundra - I thought it was Cafe Paradiso - we love going there but have not been in a while - love the food and those yummy flavored martinis (do you see a theme here?)

Have not seen the couscous and sweet potato salad cuz I would sure try that - but I did have the wheatberry and 7 grain ones and both were excellent! Where did you get the Dr. Praeger's burgers? Did not think we would ever find them in the cold dark north!

All this talk of chicken and I am getting hungry? but too late to eat now - i see it is 11 pm YIKES - dh just got final load into the dryer so I guess I can call it a night (and read my new danielle steel book from the library?).

Vickie - I hope you and Jim are able to relax and get a good night's rest - please let us know how you are doing!

Nitey nite chickies.

Frouf

Jim and I are off to bed at 11:00. He has to take his antibiotics every 6 hours. He just did his peroxide wash and we are VERY tired. Tomorrow is the ball game. We are looking forward to it but I'm guessing we won't stay for the whole game.

Cassie drank about double her normal amount of water today. Great. I'll be keeping my eye on her too!

Thanks so much for all the support and for the prayers. My brain is dead and hurting so I'm going to go to sleep.

Good night, Vickie. I hope you get some good sleep tonight.

I'm off too. The doctor said I could sleep without the big boot so I'm looking forward to getting some rest finally. Be back in the morning.

Night, all.

Good morning all.

I hope that today holds more blessings and happiness than you know what to do with.

I'm back at work so I better get a move on. Gotta make up for not being here yesterday.

Morning Melissa.

It's April 4th and snowing out there. Apparently the roads aren't so good. Frouf, did you get in okay? I've got my physio appointment which is minutes away. It's not until 11:00, so I'll leave at 10:30.

I sure hope everyone was able to sleep last night. I do hope today has some sunshine behind those clouds.

Good Morning Chicks!

I can't stay. I slept until 8:00 and I need to eat breakfast and be ready to go by 9:30. Jim was up at 5:00 so I know he's going to be tired later. He's being religious about taking his penicillin every 6 hours.

I hope you all have a great day.

I slept horribly during the night so I was surprised when I woke up and it was 11:00. Judd was on the phone in the family room and I guess that's what woke me up. He came to check on me a few minutes later and said his allergies were bothering him so he stayed home today. There goes all the chores I had planned for Shaun to do. Shaun won't come downstairs while Judd is here unless it's during the night. The tension is unbearable sometimes. Maybe I can get all those things done tomorrow.

I guess I'll see if someone can bring me some food. Nothing sounds good but I think I'll ask for cheerios with a banana sliced in it. That'll be my breakfast and lunch.

Poor Kathy - hope you got fed and watered - and I can relate to the tension within a household - not fun! Glad you got some sleep? and could relax better without the big boot!

Melissa - thanks for the lovely wishes - hope your day is going well.

Vickie - hope you have a better day - and get to relax a bit if possible! How is Jim doing?

Saundra - it's not the roads that are bad - it's the people on the roads! Yes took a bit longer to get in but frankly it's just wet snow and I suspect it will be gone in the next day or two. Luckily we did not pack away the boots yet and I am back in my winter coat again! UGH!

How did the physio go? (and where did you get the Dr. Praeger's burgers?)

I could barely fall asleep last night - went to bed around midnight after reading my book - but wasn't that tired (the bad side of sleeping in til noon I guess?). Just tossed and turned and worried about everything and anything. Probably did not fall asleep til after 1:30 or so - so when little ds came in at 6 am to announce he heard a loud bang I was not impressed.

Of course dh had heard it too (am I the only deaf one in the house?) so the two of them set off to investigate. So now I'm up at 6 am (maybe 4 hours of sleep) and very cranky. Lay around in bed til 7:45 then hauled myself into the shower.

I know I will be tired later and should get to bed early but I am looking forward to watching The Amazing Race which is on at 10 pm - will see if I can last that long!

TOM has appeared along with some cramps but I am trying to ignore them and get thru my emails and work stuff. Trying to control my eating as well altho I feel very hungry today!

Very gray and gloomy out there right now and I am hoping we will be back to sunshine very soon as this type of weather is so depressing!

Frouf

Well, don't leave us in suspenders! What was the big bang?