Well, at last we are out of the deepfreeze. Yesterday was nice, but today is nicer. Still below 32 but not so much. At least it isn't 32 below

Joanne - 70 is cool? my goodness when it gets warmer than that I start to really feel the heat and I find 70 almost perfect. I am glad you were ok, but I just hadn't seen a post for a little while and was hoping you weren't sick. That RAID is terrible stuff.

Candice - Yes GRAVOL? You know the stuff for motion sickness. It all has to do with the inner ear and gravol removes the fluid. It is what the Dr. recommended and I couldn't believe it, but hey, it worked and I have never had it again and I never want it again. It was a direct reaction to that spray.

Ally - Glad you made it back save and sound. A nice clean carpet is good. They sometimes take a beating with kids around, that is for sure. Did you have fun at the wedding?

Mima - Where have you gone? Geewhiz, one comes back, one leaves - hard to keep track of all of you.

Hope Meme is having a good time.

Shoes - I were Nike Air, Clarkes and my last pair were ECHO'S and I love them. I have given up on heels, but when I must, I have a pair of easyspirit that I can were all day. They just don't go with my outfit usually anymore I am usually wearing pants.

Well, had a good day yesterday. My cousin took me out for lunch, and then our husbands decided tojoin us, so it was really nice. Had company last night. Today, I am off to a baby shower, so I had better hustle. Just wanted to say hi.

Well...I'm not really...kind of but NOT! Having fun that is!!! It is really cold up here and supposed to snow 2-4 inches tonight in Ohio. We will have to drive through that tomorrow. We are leaving about 7 or 8 in the morning. We drove up on Friday and visited with hubby's Uncle and cousin. Then Saturday we went back over there for lunch (you never saw as much food in your life, every one of his cousins brought food over there). He had a nice visit with cousins he hadn't seen in over 20 years. Then last night we had dinner with some friends we hadn't seen in a long time. One couple we hadn't seen in about 24 years. Today we went to church (the church that we met in!!!). We went out to eat with old friends and then back to our hotel and rested for a couple of hours and then back to church tonight. They asked me this morning if I would come back and sing tonight. Then we went out with friends and had pizza. Yes...it was fun but...no it wasn't! I am soooooo tired!!! And I have that long trip back tomorrow to look forward to...NOT!

I've told you all about my daughter-in-law...But you will NEVER believe what she did tonight! She called me ON MY CELL PHONE...600 MILES AWAY (and I don't have nation wide calling) to ask me if I was going to get home in time to pick her son up at school tomorrow at 3 because she had a meeting!!!!!!! And me in Michigan and having to drive home tomorrow!!!!!!! Beats all! We won't get home tomorrow until at least 7 p.m. I told hubby I should have told her that I was hoping SHE could go pick up my dog from the boarders so I wouldn't have to go get her on Tuesday!!! HA (She doesn't like my dog!!!)

If I've made any mistakes just overlook them...I'm too tired to go back and read all this and I'm typing on my laptop...not used to it and it's harder to type...(plus...my nails are too long!!!

Just lost a post so c r a p !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know i have disappeared but we have been so busy. Painter came yesterday to give an estimate. Someone is going to live in the apt downstairs so Brad is going to clean it up today and we were getting tax\stuff ready. But it's still fun doing things together. Happy Birthday Anne. Hi to everyone else. Mima

I'm home...thank goodness. We ran into 3 inches of snow in Ohio yesterday and it took us 12 hrs. just to get home...and that was nearly all driving time. We stopped at a couple of rest areas and then ate at Burger King so we wouldn't waste any time. I'm hurting soooo bad today. I'm sick, too. I've got a terrible cold and it has gone into my chest. I can barely whisper and have a bad cough. It is raining here and I'm hurting all over. I'm just glad to be home. I went to bed before 10 last night and didn't get up until 7. I've cancelled all my lessons today. They pulled Ross out of Stay-And-Play in the mornings so that all he has to contend with is Kindergarten so now I have him from 7 to 10:30, then I have to take him to school at 10:45 and go back and get him at 3 and keep him 'till 6. I just didn't feel like doing all that and teaching from 12 to 3 and then from 5 to 7 tonight. TOO MUCH!!! Plus, I have to go pick Sammy up from the vets and go to the store. All this in the rain! When all I really want to do is go to bed!!! NO MORE TRIPS UNTIL MAY!

At last, Spring has found it's way to Alberta. We are now in the midst of a meltdown, puddles everywhere, and it is so wonderful - messy, but wonderful. Still lots of snow, but that's ok. Hope the rest of you are having a beautiful day. It was about 40 above today. Joanne will think we are freezing, but trust me, this feels like a heatwave

Well Candice - did you just give up? Hope you are feeling somewhat better.

Meme - I am so glad you made it home safely. Now, you really have to do something about this babysitting. It is to hard for you when you are in pain, and I think your family should realize that. I know you love those kids like your own, but remember, they are your childrens kids and ultimately, their responsibility. I am sure they could find another reliable caregiver in the area. You are just making yourself sicker by continuing, and I think you should have a life - as pain free as you can.

Mima - Nice to keep busy. Time flys when your having fun.

Joanne - Hi. Hope you are soaking up some nice warm weather.

Ally - Hi. Rugs still clean? Now tell me how the bluestuff worked for you, now that you have been using it for a while.

Easter is upon us soon. I am having 20+ for dinner on Sunday. I hope the weather remains nice. Have to go find a turkey on Thursday and get some groceries. I did manage to get my haircut today.

Happy...Did I miss your birthday? If so, I hope you had a good day. You deserve it. How are YOU feeling, by the way? Do you still have pain from the accident? The Bluestuff is back on a little table in my bedroom. I used it at the wedding for sore sore feet. It worked!!!! I have not had a lot of muscle pain this year (knock on wood).
Meme....I loved your story about your daughter-in-law. I feel like e-mailing her and telling her that she should kiss the ground you walk on. She is so lucky to have you.
Mima...how are those wedding plans going?
Joanne..where are you???
The wedding I went to was extravagent. I had on my painful $5 Walmart black pumps. I could never ever wear cheap shoes, don't know why I would think I can wear them now when I'm old. My cousin's daughter looked like a Barbie doll.....but get this, all her bridesmaids were just gorgeous..thin and blonde. And my cousin told me that all of them have had some kind of plastic surgery. They are all under 30. Amazing. One had had a tummy tuck....and she had never had children.
I have been so hungry lately. We are still having winter. Happy, I hope your thaw in Canada comes to NY. I have got to stop this carb eating!!

Meme..glad you are back but get some rest girl! Bad ugly weather here too!

Ally..I could never where cheap shoes either and still can't and now I am having some foot pain (haven't ahd it in awhile) and need some new shoes for dress just incase...(I never go anywhere that I have to wear dressy clothes for too much trouble to get al gussied up!

Joanne.....you be careful with that raid....al chemicals bother me and it was a permanet magic marker I was using when teaching prescholl that set my dizzyness off years ago I think but the doc didn't know....they don't know much I am concluding!

Mima....glad you enjoy Brad's company.........after all you are gonna see alot of him!:

Happy Birthday Happy!

Happy...........save some for us!

Hi Folks...
Happy...70 is nice but you got to know that down here in the south our blood is thinner than yours. I wish that was true with the body as well It is really warm today. We have had the air on for the last week.
Candice ..It was my hubby that got sick with the raid.. I think he was also having some allergy problems. Everything is shedding and the oaks are blooming.
Ally.. I am here. My daughter was visiting for a few days. She was on the computer more than I . Her son is on the Harry S Truman. ( It is the newest and biggest air craft carrier in the world)I am with you when It comes to cheap shoes. When your feet hurt ,you hurt all over. The shoes are the one thing I don't mind spending money on. I will make all my own clothes though. I refuse to give up the high prices of clothes.
Meme..I agree with Happy. You do too much. Believe me you won't go to H--- if you learn to say NO. You will be a lot happier in the long run. Your family will not suffer. They will find ways to cope with their problems just as you did when they were small.
Mima.. I know how busy you must be.. How much your life has and will change..Enjoy it..
My hubby is Greek so we have decided to celebrate the orthadox easter this year.. We will go to church as usual this sunday but have a big meal on May 5(greek easter)Roast Lamb and potatoes with all the extras. We are trying to lose weight anyhow. My son said he didn't want to do anything either. He said he was too busy.. He is a design Arch. He designs some really beautiful homes and buildings. I wish he would take the time to find himself a wife. I want another G/child.
Bye You All...Joanne

Hello all. i am back at my second home soon to be first. i walked in to use my computer and brad had put our pj's in a compromising position!!!I laughed so hard. The plans are great-I finally bought a dress but i had to get cream. It's a 2 piece with a jacket and pearl and embroidery trim-8 petite that they have to order. I have to get some shoes-had blood test. next week we'll get the license and the rings. i saw one that was 3x all the others so that decision is not final.We have to arrange the restaurant also. It's working good. I'm back to work on the house and i brought a bunch of stuff with me-so that's what i'll do each week. went to yoga-loved it, Gotta be careful of my ribs. it's still cool here. i miss the warm FL weather. Mima

Mima...the pjs are just too funny! I'm glad your Brad has a sense of humor...I couldn't stand to live with a man who didn't!!!

Your dress sounds lovely! You will have to take pictures and send them to me...I'll resize them and share on the message board!

About shoes...I have so much trouble with finding comfortable shoes. I drive everybody else crazy so I try to go shoe shopping alone!!! My hubby tells everyone that I can't stand for a shoe to touch my foot! One time he told someone that and I said, well...I hurt everywhere else so I don't see any sense in letting a pair of shoes cause my feet to hurt, too! I like Easy Spirits best but they are really expensive. I bought a pair of black Hush Puppy heels a couple of months ago that I could wear all day so it just depends on the shoe. I need soft uppers with lots of padding on the inside and a flexible sole! (Not too picky, huh?) Hubby's uncle that we went to see in MI sells Knapp shoes...he had a catalog that had a pair of black flats that looked heavenly! They were soft uppers and coushioned insoles with flexible bottoms....$45! I ordered a pair...hope I don't have to send them back!

Now...about my kids. I feel like I HAVE to do all I can for Ross...he is really having a tough time right now and seems to respond better to me than to anyone else. I am the only one who can keep him all day without some kind of traumatic situation! I know I'm sick, and I know I'm really not physically able to do all that I do...but...somehow...I don't think I will ever regret doing it...but I might regret it if I don't!

Hi . The word is out-the people I work with know i'm getting married!!!!!Hey-I know about the shoes-I have bought so many nice shoes sitting in the closet now. I have to get cream shoes for the wedding-good thing I have a month!!!!!Brad has gone to work so I am going to get some things done this am.The girl is moving in downstairs on sat. so we need to finish the cleaning-i will do some. she can do some. Enough!!!My shoulder is a bit sore today from yoga .Hope everyone is well-it's still cold here. Mima

I spend between 100 and 150 for my shoes and they still hur my feet..they can't be tight at all and they can't be too loose and they have to have lots of toe room and soft cushion on the bottom and good arch support and flat no heals at all! So I wear Birkenstock or Sas Walking shoe or my New BAlance and that is about it but I need somethihg better for dress now, Anyone try Auditions, my mom liked those.



Meme...did you get to see opra yeaterday on kids learning in the classroom.....I sent you an email to her page. I thought of ross as they talked about stuff.

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Mima- Your dress sounds like it is really nice.. Make sure your shoes are comfortable.. You will be in them all day..Unless you are like me..
Meme.. You have to do what makes you happy. Just don't get sick.
Hello Happy ,Candice, Ally...Joanne