I'm on my way out the door to pick up my brother and wife at the air port. The traffic can be quite scary so hope i make it back in one piece. Hope all is wel with you fine ladys.
Gloria

Bluet, I'm right there with your DH. I can't think of anything more frustrating than a jigsaw puzzle. What's it a picture of? That's a darn long attention span for your 8 year old grandson. Sounds like a fun thing for you guys to do together. So how much snow did you get today, and how much do you have on the ground? I hate driving in snow--don't know how you guys do it. I must say, though, that when I switched to studded tires, I was a lot more comfortable with driving on snow.

5 Dogs, hope you're not working yourself too hard. Have fun with your family!

SunnyD, how was your shopping? Did you buy anything fun? What all is at the Crafts Center? Hope the weather cooperated for you. Eleven degrees--brrr! Still praying for good news from your Dad. Please let us know when you hear.

Lost three pounds this week so hopefully I'll have the whole seven pound gain off by the end of January. Sheesh! After my WW meeting, I did a little shopping, then stopped off to see my Dad. The nurse was trying to get him to get shower assistance, but he's not having any of it. He does have to have someone wash his feet, however--I insisted. He had gone to exercise class this morning, and had joined some committee, both things that are really good for him. He said this morning he was able to walk easily, which has been a problem. I'm thinking it's because he has to loosen up his joints by walking quite a ways to and from meals three times a day. His apartment is the next to the last on the east end of the building, and it's quite a hike. Maybe this move will be just the thing for him. Okay, that's what I'm trying to tell myself.

So here's the scoop on the inauguration. The day before yesterday, Erin discovered that they forgot to put her DH's name on the list so he didn't get to go, even though he'd been excused from his sea tour for a week to attend. Yesterday Erin's group boarded the bus, invitations in hand, and traveled to DC. She called me when they got there, and said that it turns out they weren't invited to the ball, and they weren't going to see the actual inauguration. What they were going to do was attend the parade, and spend hours sitting in the bleachers in the cold, watch the motorcade go by and leave. She was rather miffed because it wasn't turning out at all like they originally told her. She said they were right under the sign that said "bands stop playing here" along the parade route. To top it all off, when the motorcade drove by, she was on the side that Laura Bush faced, not the President. She said she did see the back of his head, though. She couldn't take a photo of the First Lady either because the military people had to stand and salute when the motorcade went by. I think we got a much better deal watching it on TV! Oh, and today I found out that her DH can't join his ship next week as planned, but has to take three weeks of leave. So they're not going to be able to go anywhere for Christmas this year because he'll have used all his leave. She can't get any leave right now so she's working and he's doing nothing. What a fiasco!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Charlotte and Candlelady, where are you? And I haven't seen Jacquie around in ages not to mention Fatpuss. No more disappearances, people!

Just stopped in for a second to let you know we have all been sick the last few days. I seem to feel a little better today but awfully weak and now Dhb has it.

Sheila glad the moving is over for you, that is such a job. I am so sorry for Dd but at least she was right there probably freezing though. That is a real bummer. It sounds like you Father is adjusting well.

Gloria enjoy your company.

Charlotte what a beautiful picture, you take great pictures.

Sunny hope you had a good day out, I know what you mean about needing to get out of the house. I have only been in for 4 days and I am going stir crazy.

Stay warm today girls sounds like some cold weather is heading for some of you. Have a wonderful week end.

Hugs, Diane

Hi, all!

Your new smile is beautiful, Charlotte! Okay, it looks a lot like your other beautiful smile, but the fact that your mouth feels better counts for a lot. Congrats on the weight loss! And bummer about the tarp. Did DH go up on the roof and secure a new one?

Oh, Candlelady, sorry you're feeling under the weather. 'Tis the season for colds and flu. We should all be glad we don't live in the Boston area. My, oh, my, look at all that snow! Hope you were able to get out and about.

Well, of course we spent the weekend packing and moving stuff into storage. I'm sore, very sore. Don't break styrofoam Omaha Steaks boxes over your knee or you'll get a big old bruise like I did. I broke up about 15 boxes. I first tried a hacksaw, and that took forever, so then I stomped on them, and broke the bigger pieces over my leg, hitting my knee a couple of times, causing the bruise. We'd saved all those dang boxes because we thought there was a recycling center, but it turns out they only take foam peanuts. Today my Dad got an Omaha Steaks flyers, and I tossed it into the recycle with no qualms whatsoever. I also have 24 hamburger patties in my freezer from his latest purchase. Maybe I shouldn't give him our new address when we move? No, just kidding.

So now comes the cleaning. I washed the inside of windows today, and cleaned my Dad's bathroom and his counter. I think I'm going to have to hire some help because it's getting way too painful for me. I should have done stuff outside today because it was 61 degrees out, and beautiful. Not going to last, however.

I taped the mystery movie, and have het to watch it. We're on our way to Dad's place now to watch Jeopardy with him. Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

hello ladies,
i'm hanging in ther, it's my second week and another 2 lbs. lost Yah. i need help. how do you get all the little pictures in you messages and color print? i can't figue it all out. hope you are doing well. for those that prayed for me a great big thank you. my finger is healing great. the dr. said it looked looked good and no sign of infection. it will take time for it to heal. i don't know if i will lose the nail or not. oh well. isn' life a blast. i love livin it. wroin on my water, blood sugars-getting them down, and making wise food choices. have SUPER day.
kind regards,
mary