Morning. Thanks for all the well wishes.

My right knee is much better today. Left one is a different story. It still hurts and is grinding when I walk. I feel totally wiped out. Still not sleeping real well. Yesterday afternoon and this morning (from 6 am to 9 am) I laid in bed. Didn't sleep just laid there. I don't have the energy to do much. I am living on pain pills. But for the first time in over a month I am actually losing weight again. Sunday is my official weigh in day (I do it at home) but I step on the scales every morning. The number is getting smaller every day.

Hope everyone has a good Day

Chris, I've been having trouble with the pain lately too. I keep thinking it could be the weather changes. I do know that while we were in Georgia, I had very little pain. Some days I can sleep so well, and the next day I can't leep at all.
Congrats on losing more!! Woo hoo!! I have been at about the same weight for so long. I go up and down the same 2 pounds. Since we've been back, my exercise has been little or nothing. Food has been ok. I need to get in the groove again.

I actually had windows open here today. It's in the 60's, so I thought I could blow out some of the stink. lol Bob was at the other house getting some things out of the garage before we have the closing. He came home and the breeze was blowing through here. He made a comment about how cold it was! He had on jeans, a long sleeved shirt, a sweatshirt, and a jacket. I'm in short sleeves, no shoes, and jeans.

Tammy- It is 79 here today.. My windows are open too. I think the dog will have to start panting before hubby turns on the air..
Meme- Christie is getting better but we still have a ways to go.. She will be 6 months this week. Still a baby..I swear sometimes I think she is trying to talk to me. I have said no so many times she should be able to say that.
Mima- Have a good time on your trip. Don't do too much and get sick and hurting.
Chris- I bet you are going to have pain until the surgeon decides you need a new knee. I had my right knee done 14 years ago and never regreted it.My left knee is not good but I won't do that untill I have to.
Hello Happy...Joanne

I am going to call the PA tomorrow and let him know that the left knee is still bothering me. I am hoping he will do the next step and do the MRI. I will let you know when I can the return call.

Chris, my brother stopped today and said the man he teaches with had his right knee replaced yesterday, and he will have the left knee replaced in 6 weeks. Keep us posted on how it goes.

Joanne, I laughed about your hubby and the dog panting. I'm surprised Bob didn't turn the heat on today when I had the windows open!!

Husbands and wives do not agree on the heat or the air.
Half the people in my Art class were coughing and I am wheezing big time today. WE are all painting the same pic of dolphins. Finish next week.
Glad you are losing weight again, Chris. that will encourage you. I will pray.
Up at 4-not good, When I wake up early I get up-then I go back to bed.
So glad about the house tammy. When my mother was selling her house, we were upset and then my kids were upset with me when I sold. Couldn't afford it-besides I didn't have a clue then that I would remarry and live in another house. And then buy one here, modest as it is.
Have a great day-Mima 84 down here!!!!!!

Amen about husbands and wives agreeing!! We saw several dolphins while we were gone last week. So pretty and graceful. I was up early too, but I haven't been back to bed yet. I need to go get dressed and just go for a walk. It's over 60 and it isn't raining yet. We had offered the house to my brothers, but they weren't interested. I think if Tim was older and was working in the area, he would have been interested, but that's a few years down the road and who knows where he will end up working.

I am meeting some teachers this afternoon after school just to chat. Then I'm meeting some others next Tuesday for the same reason. I do miss seeing and talking to them. We keep in touch with email though. We have set a day each month starting in April when we will try to get together. Hoping to continue over the summer and into next year. One of the women I'm meeting tonight is retiring at the end of the year, and I know she wants to keep in contact with everyone also. Lots of friends over 30 years at the same school.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Good morning ladies.

Mima - I hope you are feeling better as the day goes on. Spring seems to bring out the worst in people, as the temps are up and down. I hope you enjoy your trek to Jamacia and that your stomach will behave ok for you while you are there.

Tammy - glad you and your family had a great trip. Sounds really nice. Now, next year is looked after as well. That is the part of working I missed so much, was the social contact., so it is nice that you will keep in touch.

Chris- glad the shots helped you out some. Also, the biopsy news was good news. Congrats on starting to lose weight again. I need a big kick in the butt to get me started again.

Joanne - Glad you found a church you like. Those little puppies become like babies when you have so much to do with them. One day they grow up and all your hard work will have paid off.

Meme - Puppies are so darn cute. If I stayed home more, I would have one, but I don't want to put it in a kennel and I would have nobody to look after it here. So, we just chose not to have anymore pets when we moved from our home. I hope you are feeling better Meme. Mine is still hanging on, but I don't feel to bad. It the sinuses that are causing the problem now.

I have my taxes done and sent in. I should get the refund in a couple of weeks. I ALWAYS like a refund!! Also, sent in all my receipts for medication, chiro, massage etc, so that should be back in a couple of weeks as well.

WooHoo! I got my Passport yesterday, so I am happy about that. I went shopping the day I picked up my Passport (wasn't home when they brought it, so I had to go to the postal outlet and it is in the Mall). Wasn't planning on buying anything, but came home with a pair of pants, shoes, a new top, AND a great carry on tote for the plain.

I have been working 2 full days a week and that seems to be enough for me. I can go in and do data entry whenever I want, but with that flu, it kind of took the wind out of my sails. Maybe next week, I will go put in a couple of hours a day doing that.

Hope you all have a good day. I am meeting my cousin for lunch today. She's taking me out for my birthday, which is tomorrow. I might even bnreak down and have something GOOD!!!!


I can't believe you people are just opening your windows and it's 60 degrees outside. I open mine when it is below 0!!! I can't stand a stale house. That is one good thing about living in a cold climate. When it is -30 it kills off a LOT of bacteria. Anyway, we are heading in the 60 degree temps on the weekend. I just find I hurt a lot more during the Spring than the Winter months.

Anne, tax refunds are nice! When we got back from out trip, our check had been deposited in our checking account. That was nice!! You did great on your shopping trip!!

Happy Birthday tomorrow to you!!

As for the windows, the only way I was able to open mine then was because Bob wasn't home!! lol He thought I was crazy when he came home.

I need the conditioned air!
Happy Birthday, Anne. Boy, they keep coming don't they. have a good lunch.
Things keep heating up for Jamaica. Only allowed one bag each now. May buy a new suitcase today-borrowed one but it's too small.
Brad went to harbor Freight and there was a great shoe store there-bought some nw Clark's sandals-My shoes HAVE to be comfortable and it's hard to find my size!!!!
I want a cotton skirt for church in Jamaica.
Going to flea market this morning and Korean store to get Isaac's seaweed.
And BJ's tonight because Mike wants to get stuff for a lunch he is catering on Sunday.
Busy! But I swam yesterday, and we walked last night,Had a dream about Idol.
In the beginning, I saw people I taught with bit 8 years later, I see some of the retired ones. And I have a whple new bunch from scoring the teacher test. I sure know what you mean. Tammy.
Bye for now Mima

Happy birthday, Anne.

Mima, when are you going to Jamica.

As if I don't have enough going on health wise. I have been having hot flashes. I had my hysterectomy almost 7 years ago and I haven't been on hormones for 2 years. These hot flashes are worse then I had back then. I get so hot I start to sweat. Last night I got weak and light headed with it. Usually our doc has evening hours. Of course last night they were closed. I have made an appointment and see the doc at 11. They hadn't bothered me till last night. Who knows what is going on now.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY "Happy............Yes the puppy's do turn into babies. This one is trying to chew the molding off the door frames.. The son gave me a spray that is supposed to stop that. She is just too curious. She still wants to go after it.I had a nice sheppard once. He chewed the wallpaper off the kitchen wall.I soon gave him to the police department. He was pure breed. Some family got a good dog.. He was one my son brought home. He was just too much for me to handle.
Your weather is just too cold for me.
Our taxes are done and mailed. No refund ,we always have to pay..
Mima- I found a great skirt in Az.Indian print, I finally hemed it and wore it after 3 years. It was just too long. I took off 4 inches and it is just above ankles a couple inches.
Chris- Hot flashes are no fun. We all have them at one time or other. Get yourself some soy products.. Milk,cheese, burgers,etc. I always feel natural is best..They will help in your weight loss too.
Tammy- My hubby has been on a saving kick... I told him today that it wasn't good for heart patients to live with the heat.. If it gets to 80 and above he will see me turning on the air. He can gripe all he wants.I like to open the windows and air out the house too. I don't like to be chilled..or hot..
Hello Meme-Christie isn't going to turn over her food. She eats it too fast. She is going to get into everything she can.. I still keep her confined to kitchen .We let her into living room for short periods untill she starts getting into things.. Another few months should make things better..
Joanne

Good morning-talk about a dog chewing-My Lab, shepherd,akida-chewed the mailbox off the front door-he would go crazy when the mailman came and I was at work. The frame off the bathroom door-the window sills. When I sold my house I had to pay big bucks for the repairs.
I still feel achy-my sinuses are clogged.I need to get bettter-we are leaving Thursday plus Evan is staying over Monday night.
Went shopping for the stuff for the missions. Got everything except diabetic test strips. Didn;t know what kind but I will be back in Walmart for sure.
Going to the Golden Corral for lunch-a treat by the neighbors. Brad does a lot for them . They are so nice-Callie is 83. They come from Sevierville TN-Their son builds those beautiful cabins there.He bought them their house here and pays some of their bills.
Bye for now-Mima who also has new sneakers.

Gratitude list.
mission supplies fit in suitcase.
member of ss brought seaweed to my house to bring to Isaac.
slept 8 hours
feeling better
nice lunch at Golden Corral
Have a great day. Mima

Returned last night from a weekend away with my best friends. It was a retirement gift from them to me, and we had so much fun. Lots of shopping and laughing of course. The only downside was the cottage we stayed in. It really needed a good cleaning. The floors needed swept and mopped. Now the tub, toilet, sinks, kitchen appliances were clean, but the floors needed help. The bed and sofa bed weren't comfortable either. BUT we had a great time. I'm blessed to have Carol and Melissa as friends.

Chris, hot flashes was one of our discussions over the weekend. I have night sweats, and I am sometimes warm, but I really haven't had what I would call any hot flashes. Hope you find out what is going on with yours.

Joanne, we also talked about soy products. I have tried different soy burgers, and I just really haven't found one that I like. How does the soy milk taste? I don't drink milk, but I do use it on cereal. It is supposed to be 78 today, so the windows are opening.

Mima, hope the sinueses clear up for you before the trip. I like Golden Corral, and I think we passed Sevierville on our way home last week from GA. I liked your gratitude list!! I slept about 8 hours last night, and it has been ages since I have done that. I guess the weekend wore me out.

I bought a purple gazing ball and a stand for it. We had talked about it last summer, but I never got around to it. When we walked into a shop on Sat. I saw one, and I didn't get it. We went back yesterday afternoon and I bought it. Also bought some sweet and hot mustard that we sampled. It was yummy!

I'm going to go trim up some dead things out behind the house later, and I have water aerobics tonight. Need to watch the food intake after eating out all weekend.

Have a great Monday!