My coffee's tasting weak this morning, anyone want to share a cup of yours with me?

I'm expecting a call from Cindy to see if I have to go over there early. Yeserday, she tracked me down at the hairdresser to ask me to come over as soon as possible, as Maggie was home with a fever. We let it do it's thing, and it was gone by noon and she was feeling just fine, but you never know. The girls have the holiday off today, and they're supposed to go on the fox hunt if no one is sick, so I won't have to go over until around 10 or so.
And while we were at the dentist, my mother called to say my dad had been admitted to the hospital. They were doing tests on him, but it seems he has a combination of bronchitis and pneunomia. I talked to him on the phone last night, and he sounds just awful but is feeling better. We'll find out more today, and just how long he'll be in.

It's looking to be a nice day, so I hope we can get outside and go on a scavenger hunt this afternoon. I have a real cute project of making critters out of pine cones and acorns, and I think the girls will enjoy doing that. Or, we may go to the orchard for apple picking.

RUTH, you were right about what a cotillion is.

I'm passing a mug of good coffee through the screen atcha. We NEED good coffee! Your yesterday sounds frenetic. I hope your Dad feels better fast.

Chance of rain in the forecast today - 30% is a mere piffle. Disney and I are going to do some running around this morning. (She adores car trips!) I didn't make it to town yesterday so will do that, track down some mums and visit the apple orchard. I do want to dry some apples for quick oatmeal in winter - not that it takes that long to chop an apple but... I'll use the guard on the slicer this time as my thumb "wound" is healing nicely. It's amazing how much we heal in two weeks.

I have a computer geek coming later this afternoon to do fall housecleaning on my PC. He's the son of my PC guru Karen and a really nice kid. I may ask him about checking my DVD player which I've yet to use more than once.

Time for some breakfast. Eggs and spinach anyone? Maybe with sliced tomato?

Morning Ladies. I can share mine too..hot and strong with chickory!! I'm on my 2nd cup.

Cottage, keeping your Dad in my thoughts.

Hope you both get all your runnning done today. Sounds like a busy one. Nothing fun here. Just school. But you never know what the day will bring!

Mama dog just opened the french doors leading from this room to the hallway and the puppy girls went running after her. A minute later they were back in here and all chewing on something. I looked over and thought "where in the world did they find an ace bandage?" I looked closer and it was my bra. joy.

Morning Chicks Some Fogbuster heading your way Cottage

Looks like I'm going to use a sick day to stay home and keep an eye on DP (I've got around 60 so that's not a problem). She started getting sick again Sunday and is having a rough day so may need a ride to the dr. or even the hospital. We're playing it by ear until the office opens and hoping it will pass

Cottage - Sounds like things are very hectic! Hope your Dad is improving.

Ruth - It does get easier to use the mandolin. I've cut my finger a few more times but just little cuts. If I used the guard I probably wouldn't have any but it annoys me so I'm still resisting. It does make the apples more uniform and they dry better.

Cat - Sounds like never ending puppy entertainment! Nice of mom to teach the babes all the important stuff

Not sure what my day is going to look like but I might be around later. Have a good fall day.

Morning everyone!

Cottage...keeping your dad in my thoughts for a speedy recovery!

Ruth...breakfast sounds great! The trip to the orchard sounds amazing...I've never actually been before!

Cat....pass over a cup of that coffee and chickory...can't beat it!

Cyndi...hope all turns out well with DP.

As for me...nothing much...I'm pooped this morning for some reason. Took the hounds to the lakefront in mandeville for a nice loooooong walk. Met up with a friend...good evening...just longer than usual!

Happy Tuesday!

hello all

i have coffee good and hot for anyone who wants it

cottage hope your dad is better soon...

cyndi i hope DP is better soon

hi to Cat and Ruth

i'm at work
and i'm fine.

Good morning,

Quick flyby at work! Hope everyone has a good day.

(((Cottage))) so sorry to hear about your dad! Keep us posted! Have fun hunting for cones and/or apples, whatever you decide!

Ruth, thanks, I have egg muffins with spinach in the fridge, but I think I'm going to have left over Parmesian Tilapia, that was DELICIOUS! I had two fillets for dinner last night! I need to get to town to pick up more Tilapia (along with a few other things) but not sure I'll do it today!

Femme, I think your two pups are more trouble than my one kitty!!!! Enjoy them!

((Cyndi)) let us know about DP. (who's DP?)

Mandy! Nessa! Pearl!

Me: I also have hot coffee from a coffee maker that was cleaned (self cleaned) four times last night! The taste is awesome! I love CuisineArt!

Woke up with lower back pain. I even soaked in the tub last night after my walk because I was feeling it in my legs and back! I will be doing some stretches today and soaking in another tub this morning to help relax the muscles. Took Jade for a walk last night, left the leg weights home, but did use the wrist weights! Only 3 lbs each arm...

Last night h ad kitty out in my arms on the couch, Jade was a little jealous, but kitty was still purring. (usually when she sees puppy she stops her motor). She eventually got down and went into the kitchen to investigate. I made Jade sit next to me to give her space. She walked up toward (not close) Jade and arched her back, but then walked away. When she went where Jade couldn't see her jade went into kitchen to find her, kitty had gone under the stove!!! I had to get down there and call her out! she inched out to just beyond my reach and layed there, as if to say "ha!" I eventually got her out. she layed a bit more in my arms before dashing (when Jade was preoccupied with eating) for "her" room. But I left the gate down till I went to bed, and Jade pretty much left out of the room, only going in for a brief moment! I think kitty is warming up to idea of the big bad wolf!!!!!


Got a lot done yesterday, Have a lot more to do. Have my mechanic pricing the lens that was broken by the idiot that backed out. His insurance offered to pay half, which is cool, because my deductible is 500! I doubt the lens will be but about 40, the labor to put in I dunno, we'll see.

Morning Ladies:
I'll be snagging any extra coffee around the tea is NOT cutting it this AM!
I'm a human barometer and am feeling the rain.
In Psycho Kitty news! I made a super yummy dinner last night and didn't get to eat it. I had heated up some Shiratake noodles in the micro in a glass bowl it was on the kitchen table near something that had String. The new kitty pulled the string knocked over the bowl and glass flew all over my kitchen! needless to say Dinner went to the garbage and it was cold pizza for us!
Loriann do you have one of those microwaveable heat wraps they help a lot!
Nessa I'll take a triple!
Mandy that sounds so nice!
Cynd take care of DP and Take care of you!
Femme LOL! sounds like my house this AM Psycho Kitty chased bras and socks all over the top floor!
Ruth! I'm moving in with you! both for breakfast and dried apples! CAn DH come He's super techie!
Cottage Our prayers are with your Dad! Your day sounds fun!!
bbiab
Kierie

Good Morning. It's a nice day out there, would be great for apple picking! I would much rather do that than face this day. Won't bore you, but after yesterdays bad news in the market and this darn bailout plan going nowhere fast I am getting a bit concerned for my job. Not real sure what the answer is to be honest. It's a very helpless feeling just sitting here and waiting. Certainly not trying to stir up any political trouble, just telling where I am in my life at the moment.

Cottage Hope your dad is better real soon.

Everyone else Hello and hope you all have a great day.

Happy Tuesday!

Cottage a for you and prayers for a speedy recovery of yor dad

Vacation wasn't to bad as I seemed to be down .4 on the scale so I'll take that as a loss.

Tonights biggest loser and I can't wait!

Still playing catch up so gotta run - Have a great day!

Good morning ladies! Happy Tuesday!
Cottage - Hope everything goes ok for your dad. Sending prayers up for a quick recovery.

Ruth - Enjoy your time with Disney today. So nice that she's well behaved in the car.

Cat - OK....the visual is too cute, frustrating I'm sure, but cute.

Cyndi - It took a minute to figure out what DP stood for...I kept thinking "dear pet". Hope she's feeling better soon, and if you have to, I hope the dr.'s visit helps.

Mandy - Glad to hear that you enjoyed your walk. How's the pup that hurt himself last week? I hope his leg is feeling better and a visit to the vet was NOT in order. Good luck on your meet-ups this week

Nessa - Good morning. Have a good day at work!

Pearlrose -

Loriann - Glad to hear that kitty and Jade are getting along more. Before you know it, I'm guessing they're going to be the best of friends.

KO - Bummer about your dinner last night. Hopefully tonight will be a little better.

Stephanie - Hope all is well with the job in the coming days. Hang in there!

Gonnabe - Great job of actually loosing while on vacation!!! Enjoy Biggest Looser tonight!

Me - So yesterday was totally crazy. I woke up late, didn't get to exercise. Got in to work and virtually no down time until 1:00. My office is currently a disaster area and yet I don't have time to clean it. I also totally forgot about a breakfast that I was to go to last week. I'm so looking forward to finding someone to fill this lunch lady position.
Dinner was good last night and the quinoa pudding was really yummy (think a cross between rice pudding and koogle). I'm taking a piece for breakfast this morning. Tonight I'm getting stuff together for the USO Celebrity Golf Tournament that I'm working at tomorrow. I'm one of two in charge of the gift baskets and raffles. Looking forward to having the day off.
Have a fantastic Tuesday, ladies!!!!
ENJOY!!!

Morning ladies. Time to get breakfast on the table before DH leaves for work.

His 30th birthday is coming up on Thursday and I absolutely HAVE to get some shopping done today. One batch of fondant that I made for his cake didn't turn out to be the color I wanted, so I need to go get some black paste color to darken it.
Also, I need to get to Best Buy for typical man gifts - video games. My DH's birthday list looks like a 15 year old's.

Enjoy your day, ladies!

I knew I would confuse people but I've been trying to find something to use other than her name. I remember Jen used DW but we're in the wrong state for that unfortunately, and GF just doesn't quite do it. Glad it isn't impossible to parse

We are going to the Dr. in a couple of hours. I'd be less concerned if she weren't diabetic but that combined with the stomach thing is disconcerting.

Hope you're going to share that recipe! It sounds yummy. Sounds like you could use some down time today - maybe a bubble bath?

Loriann - Careful with those weights while walking. If you don't have really good ab muscles your back could be carrying most of that weight. Maybe take a couple of days without the weights? Two really broken discs has made me extra paranoid about abs and posture - suck the belly in, pull the shoulder blades back (or boobs out depending on your perspective ), head up. Apparently it doesn't look as silly as it feels!

Pacer - Hope things settle down soon. It's got to be stressful in the industries directly affected.

Kierie- that must have scared everyone! Glad it was just messy. What do you use those noodles for? We have them in the house but I've never actually tried them.

Thanks for all the well wishes. You Chicks are the best!

Cyndi, On= the ankle weights I took all but two out (there's six packs) in them, and have only used them the one day. The wrist weights do not have that ability, but I believe I'm alright with them. As for the posture, funny you should mention it! Yesterday as I was walking I was doing my pilate's breathing to regain my posture! Ithink part of my problem is I spent the entire day cleaning, mopping on hands and knees, etc. It's been awhile since I have done that deep down cleaning due to not feeling well and i think my body was feeling it. The back muscles sometimes get aches. It's a good sign I believe, as USUALLY I get it when I start getting up in weight, as in 190s... and that reminds me "hey, your letting yourself go too much"... I've had back problems for years, but it's MILD and I have certain stretches I do. I got down and did them this morning, got up and was fine!!!! But I WILL be careful with the weights! I figured I'd alternate walks with and without them, and when I do use them to use one or the other, not both, at least not yet! I'm taking it SLOW!

Thanks for your advice, it is heeded!!!!!!!!!!!\

Zeff, happy birthday to dh... I was upset yesterday when I found out my sister's husband didn't gett her not even a card for her birthday last week (the 24th)... yet Sunday when they went to the mall he wanted to spend $50 on a video game and a mouse! but I had to bite my tongue, as DS knows how her husband and I feel about one another. I TRY not to comment when she tells me these sort of things. (I DID say something when he refused to get a job and she was working two jobs and going to school full time, and he refused to help around the house or with the kids!)... I reminded her (since he CLAIMS to be a Christian) that he's worse than an infidel! (thats scripture, and she agreed) (oops)