Happy Thursday all ya'll......

Got a LOT accomplished yesterday afternoon. Wooden benches and little wooden table painted, grass cut, sprayed for bugs, sprayed for weeds, watered my veggie and flower gardens, my sales rep stopped by my house to pick up a packet for her meeting this morning up north....ate dinner and went to bed.

Today is lunch with some friends from old job. Haven't seen them in about a year but keep up with them on FB. Wore my C jewelry to show off...hehe. Hair appt at 4:30, then off to the party store to get decorations for Dad's BD party. I probably won't get home til around 6:30 or 7 tonight.

LAURA....hope you are on your way to having the most marvelous girl's weekend ever!

MELLIE...have fun at TJs. That place makes me spend way too much money. Probably because healthy food cost more, which imo is crazy.

HAPPY...I am jealous of all your nature. Baby deer are so cute. They are a little more trusting than the grown deer. They tend to get a little closer to you, before retreating.

SHADDIE...please tell me they do not have you duct taped to a chair....hope all is going well with job.

CHELLE...How's your week going with the interviewing?

ELLEN....everyone healthy at the doc's office...Hoorah!!

PATTY...come out come out wherever you are...

HEY JAVA!!

CEEG...how are things in your world. Feeling ok? Come back when you are ready. Hugs.

Gotta get busy....have a great THursday/Friday!

Love hugs and prayers.

Fingers crossed and prayers said Chelle...good for you...good things come to those who wait!!

Ellen
Glad the doctor's visit went well with the kiddo's. It was good that they worked every one in at the same time.

Annie
Hope things go well at your dad's bd party tonight. Wish him a happy birthday for me too.

Mel
So your doctor wags his finger too. That's one of my biggest pet peeve.

Happy
Concerning the insurance-It's so sad that people will not listen or follow directions. Getting to see the baby fawn was precious. I'm envious of all the wild life.

Laura
Are you taking a day of vacation? Wish I could leave early from work.

Michelle
Good luck.
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Got a statement from Social Security yesterday. If I wait till I'm 66 to retire I get full benefits. So that's my plan, and I hope I'm still well enough to work at the water plant till then. ugh 4 more years.

We had another water leak yesterday but not as bad as before. I'm curious as to what is causing them.

WE HAD A HAPPY SHOPPING TRIP. AND WE HAD WILLY!!
HE HELPED ME & JEN HELPED HERSELF. IT WAS GREAT.
ALL CLOSETS & FRIDGES ARE FILLED TO OVERFLOWING.
GOOD THING I PAID THE RENT BEFORE WE WENT!!
I CAME HOME AND FOUND MY EXTRA CHECK WAITING FOR ME.
I WAS WONDERING IF THEY WOULD ACTUALLY GIVE IT TO ME.
DOING THE HAPPY DANCE & SENDING OUT THE BILLS

DID I SAY THE KIDS ARE ON THEIR WAY?? DRIVING UP WITH GRANDPA.
HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE AN UNEVENTFUL TRIP AND AND UNEVENTFUL SUMMER!

JEN & I ARE BOTH DOING GREAT TODAY. RUNNING ON CODEINE CAN DO THAT TO YA
BUT WE GOT IT ALL DONE. RICHIE JUST HELPED ME PUT THE WATER AWAY.
I STOCKED UP FOR THE SUMMER.

I AM OFF TO SHOWER AND COLLAPSE IN FRONT OF THE TV.
REALLY TIRED NOW.
HOPE YOU GALS HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND GOOD MORNING MISS SHADDIE




LAURA IS OFF AND RUNNING ON HER VACATION. HAVE A GREAT TIME




MICHELLE IS OFF AND RUNNING WITH APPOINTMENTS. MY FINGERS ARE CROSSED



ANNIE...... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAD!!!
YOU'RE GETTING THE HOUSE ALL SPRUCED UP AND A LOT DONE!! WOW!




CEEJAY.....WE WILL ROOT YOU ON TO YOUR 66TH BIRTHDAY!!
YOU CAN DO THOSE 4 YEARS STANDING ON YOUR HEAD!!

I'm here, but trying to get a whole lot of cr*p sorted. I'll be back over the weekend.
Not much sleep last night so very tired this morning.

Good evening Worldlies.

Michelle - You used the word "excellent" several times in your post, so I'll take that to be a good sign and will expect to hear good news from you in the not too distant future.

Annie - You busy bee, naturally you got a lot done. How was lunch w/ the former co-workers?

Ceejay - Barring some sort of unfortunate injury/disability, I'm sure you'll be able to work 4 more years if you keep trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Has is been really dry in your area? Maybe the dry soil pulls away from the water mains and when there's nothing to support the main, it breaks.

Mel - Sounds like a great day - so nice Willy was around to help you with the shopping. Love the graphic - very fitting, LOL. I'm not off on my getaway yet, but I had a pretty nice lazy day today.

Hellos to the rest of you - hope you're having a great weekend so far.
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Last night bf and I went to dinner (bbq), then to the electronics store for my $20 dvd player, then Trader Joe's. Mel, didn't buy nearly as much as you, but one bag came to over $40 thanks to a couple bottles of wine.

This morning I lazed around and watched an episode of The Good Wife. Then I got over to Walmart for a few things. After that was lunch and then some lounging in the backyard, where I also painted my toenails a vivid orange color. Got a load of laundry going and then took doggy for his walk.

When we left the house, we must have caught a bird family at a bad time because they were really angry at us...must be a baby bird around for sure because they were still angry and on the attack when we got back. Wow. For a second I thought they might chase Coal and me into the house!!! I might be going out the back door for a while...

Well, my one load of laundry's done, so I'll get that in the dryer and start another. I brought up a suitcase and better figure out what I'm bringing with me.

Might pop in on my phone over the weekend...or I might be busy drinking some cherry wine.

Hi Shad - just missed you. Hope you get the cr*p sorted and catch up on your sleep tonight!!

Hi Shad
Sorry you are having such a bad week. Things will get better. Maybe it's time to bring out the props.

Laura
So vacation time is being spent at home. As the old saying goes, there's no place like home.

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Didn't get a whole lot done. Did pick up the living room and dusted the furniture in there and have done two loads of laundry. Went to eat pizza with a couple of friends. I didn't over do on the pizza but my body is rejecting the sodium. Ankles are swelling big time.
Getting used to my new Smart phone.
Talked to my bff that is going to Pigeon Forge with me in July about getting a hotel room. She's all for it after I told her how many people are coming. She's going review and choose from a list that I made. A couple I really liked.

Good Morning Everyone

NOTHING NEW SINCE LAST NIGHT EXCEPT THE DR IS COMING TODAY.
HE REFUSES TO WAIT ANOTHER WEEK....HE WHO MUST BE OBEYED!
LOTS TO DO BEFORE HE ARRIVES...BUT THE BP WILL BE UP I AM SURE.
HAVE A GREAT DAY





SHAD.....I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND....GIVE THE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT A REST
THE DUST BUNNIES CAN WAIT TILL NEXT WEEKEND!



LAURA....ENJOY THE CHERRY WINE. THEY DON'T SELL ALCOHOL AT THE ONE I GO TO.
WILLY SAID THEY ARE MAKING ANOTHER STORE IN A TOWN EVEN CLOSER TO US.
I HOPE WE GET TO SEE THAE NEW STORE WHEN IT'S READY.
BUT I WOULD MISS ALL MY "FRIENDS" AT THE OTHER STORE.
YOU GOT A LOT OF STUFF DONE INCLUDING DIVE BOMBING BIRDIES!
THERE MUST BE A CHICK OR EGGS THERE.
HAPPY "CHERRY HOLIDAY"




CEEJAY.....WE HAVE SWOLLEN BODIES TOGETHER!!
BUT I DIDN'T HAVE PIZZA! YUM!!
HOPE YOU & BFF CAN FIND A NICE PLACE TO STAY.
HOW IS THE SMART PHONE GOING???
NOT SURE I WOULD LEARN ALL THERE IS TO THAT BUT IT LOOKS & SOUNDS GREAT!! HAVE FUN.

TGIF FO SHO!!!!

Last day to get things done before dad's 85th BD party tomorrow. I am leaving today after the Quarterly Meeting with management. That will be about 1 pm. I didn't make it to the party store the other night so I have that to do and also go food shopping for the party. I am excited about it all but also not excited..make sense? haha

I am going to try a new salsa recipe...what do you girls think of this recipe?

Strawberry Salsa

1 pound strawberries hulled and cut up
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 jalapeno seeded and diced
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
2 TB fresh lime juice
1/8 t. salt.

Gently mix ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with tortilla chips or over fish or chicken.

I just think this sounds yum. I will let you know after the party how it went.

MELLIE...mind the doctor. We want you around for many many more years. Blood pressure issues (I have) just really p me off. My doc said mine is probably genetic as maternal, paternal parents, G-parents, and all siblings have it. Lucky me. Thank God I do not have diabetes. They all have that too. Keeping my fingers crossed.

CEEG...we had pizza on Wednesday night also from Pizza Hut. I just love their thin crust pizza. Well actually there are not many pizzas I do not like...I think maybe that is a problem area for me...lol

Hello to all you lovely chicklets...have a great Friday and wonderful weekend, just in case I do not make it back here over the weekend. Feel betters and happy days to all that need them.

Love hugs and prayers....

Good morning ladies -

Today, I have an appointment over the lunch hour. I'm still feeling very optimistic about that I'll get good news from at least some of these appointments, and since I'm not a very patient person the waiting and not knowing is probably going to drive me round the bend. I'd love to get some really good news really soon!!

Oh, and btw, regarding one of the places I talked to...the CEO who I met with on Wednesday sent me an email yesterday asking me some "how would I handle certain situtations" type questions, and I responded honestly and articulately. I just got a phone message from the CEO saying that not only did he appreciate my well thought out responses, he also liked my writing style! And he wants me to meet with the COO who is in charge of HR so we can "wrap this thing up". Sounds hopeful, I think!! Obviously, I don't have an offer in hand (yet), but hopefully soon!

We've got a lot to do around the house and yard this weekend...so I doubt there will be any rest for the weary.

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Annie - Goodness, girlfriend! You get more done in an afternoon than I sometimes get done in a week! You're like the energizer bunny!! Hope you had a nice lunch with your former co-workers. Please wish dad a big Happy 85th B'Day from your "sista" Chelle! The strawberry salsa sounds fantastically yummy!!

Laura - Sounds like you're having a very nice long weekend!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy your getaway!

Ceejay - I know 4 years seems like a long time, but it sounds like the rewards will be worth it. Are you going to Paragould this weekend or do you have to work? Sounds like you're planning a nice trip with your bff! Something really fun to look forward to.

Mel - So nice that you had Willy to help you on the shopping trip!! And how wonderful that they gave you the extra check! You definitely deserve it!

Shad - I hate those nights when I have trouble sleeping. I hope today goes well and that you sleep better tonight.

Happy - The fawn sounds adorable! We have lots of animals/wildlife near us...but not nearly as much as you have up there.

Ellen - Glad to hear the doc visits for the kids went well.


Anyway, I'd better start making a dent in the list of things to get done today. Thank you all so much for the prayers, luck, love and support - hopefully I'll have fantastic news soon!

Much love and hugs,

Good morning everyone! Yesterday went smoothly with only one or two small hiccups. The kiddies all got to go out and play with friends. DD1and DD2 went swimming at a friends house. I made lemon pepper chicken and mixed veggies for the kids. Then DH and I went out to dinner. We went to the Tilted Kilt. I see now why it has become so popular so fast. The food was really good and even I was surprised at the amount of “eye candy” LOL I was teasing DH and told him that he is not allowed to go there for lunch with his boss anymore!
I have not been awful, but have not kept track of my calories for the last week. I need to hop back on that and to keep pushing the water. My follow up apt is next week with the Doc and I want to beable to show a good loss.
I’ve had a slight headache for the last few days. Hoping it’s just allergies, but I can’t seem to shake it. Hopefully, it will not get in the way of working this weekend.

Michelle~it sounds like your e-mail really sealed the deal. Praying for good news!!

Annie~YUM your salsa recipe sounds delish! I hope you get a chance to enjoy your Dad’s BD party. ((hugs)) for the birthday boy!!!

Mellie~Glad you had help at the store. I do a bigh shopping trip like that every once in a while and I have to tak DH or DS with me to do all the heavy lifting! Hope the Doc visit goes well. How nice that he makes house calls!

Ceejay~Like Annie, I love pizza, but I know that the sodium can be a doosey. I am not swollen yet, but can feel the difference since I have eaten out way too much this week. Enjoy your new smart phone, and I hope you and your friend can agree on a place to stay.

Laura~your bird story give new meaning to Angry Birds!!! Hope you are enjoying your weekend off and time with your friend! MMMn Cherry Wine!

Shad~hope you get a chance to rest this weekend. Are you back at home yet? Hope you were able to sort thru all the crud!

Happy~OMG I cannot believe how bad your mail service is. Maybe you should think about getting a po box at the post office so you don’t have to worry about your mail ending up all over town. AND problems with the insurance…WOW can’t believe that you were sane enough to post! I hate spending forever on the phone and then things are not even done correctly! ((hugs))

OK, well, I have a list of things to accomplish b4 work this evening, so I had better get a move on it. I am also going to DH’s show so I am hoping I can stay awake. DD3 woke me up last night, and once I got her back to bed I could not fall back to sleep. Okie dokie ladies time to roll!!

Oooo Chelle it does sound promising...still batting for you!! GoodLuck today also....hugs

ELLEN.....may the headache Gods give you peace this weekend. Don't work too hard this weekend. Hugs

Hi chicks,

Quick post for me - I have to get out of here and get to town before the rains set in shortly. Need to finish my planting also.

Ellen - Tilted Kilt? Is that like Hooters except with leggy girls in tiny plaid skirts? Hope you can stick with your plan so you have something to smile about at the doctor's soon.

Michelle - sounds like things are looking good for you! I know what you mean about being impatient - more like let's get this done with and get on with life. for you

Annie - I love fruit salsas - I have a black bean and mango one that people just scarf up. And they go so well with chicken or fish. Let us know how that worked out. Happy Birthday to your Dad, hope the day and the party go well for everyone.

Mel - hope you get a clean bill of health from the doc so you can party for the weekend! Glad you got Willy to take you to the store.

Ceejay - I'm thinking the smartphone will be confusing at first and then once you figure it out, you'll wonder how you ever got by without it. I am somewhat fascinated by the Iphone commercials with the talking phone lady but I wonder if she eventually gets as annoying as the Garmin (GPS navigation tool) lady.

Laura - let us know how the cherry wine was. Sounds interesting. Is it sweet? Sweet Cherry Wine - so very fine, we drink it right down, pass it all around ... - that was the B side of a Tommy James and the Shondells song in the 70's. Ok, now that will be stuck in my head all day Enjoy your long weekend.

Shad - hope you got your sleep sorted out as well as the crap stuff and you are now on to relaxing and picking up some well deserved down time.

Gotta run, later ladies....