Great news, Melissa!

Vickie, I am so sorry that lady was rude. I will never, ever, EVER understand how people can be like that! It just amazes me. I would have probably been rude right back to her but you are much nicer than I am.

Erin is home from school and has asked what I want, so she's in there now getting me some ham and cheese and pickles, which is sorta weird but is the only thing that sounds good right now. At least I'll finally have something to eat though.

It doesn't matter if it sounds weird, it's just great that you're getting some food!! Yea for Erin! :)

Sorry to make more work for you. I was just being selfish on our behalf!

Thank God for Erin! One of my favorite things in spreading cream cheese on ham and rolling a pickle up in it. I'm SO glad you are getting some food.

Thanks for all the support. I was so humiliated.

Vickie you weren't creating more work for me. You were just making me mindful of it before the last minute! So it is a good thing. I'm trying to keep a list of everything that needs to be done.

Hi Everyone
Finally able to get on. I havent read the threads yet. was afraid to try. Sometimes when I start going back on pages. It wont let me and then I cant get back on.
We are doing ok. Hubby is feeling better. Been enjoying some nice weather.
Weigh in on Monday wasnt good. I gained 1 1/2 lbs. Was and still am upset. Am thinking of going to points. But if I do that will I still be able to post here.
DARN Got company. Didnt expect it. So will try and get back on later. Am thinking of all of you. Have a great evening.
coco

melissa, that is very exciting news. sounds like things are moving fast. don't you just love it!!

coco, you can, too, post here. i'm counting points. i'm glad hubby is feeling better.

vickie, did you know the same experience happened to jean neiditch? that was just before she "created" weight watchers. stuff like that happens all the time. i know that doesn't make you feel any better to hear, but remember what i said about jerks. sometimes folks are jerks because they open their mouths before their brain's in gear.

kathy, i'm glad you got some food.

Good Morning Chicks! Today is Jim's appointment with the ENT to get follow up on the tongue and the CT scan to make sure nothing spread and to decide what and how we will proceed. All prayers will be gratefully accepted!

I see the board was very quiet last night. I hope you were all just distracted by the good TV.

Our new entertainment center will be delivered tomorrow and we hope the TV will be delivered on Saturday. Then, all that's left is to get the new DVR hooked up by the cable company. I hope we can get all of this done before Jim's procedure, which we are guessing will be on Wednesday.

I'll probably not be back until way later tonight. Have a great Core day!

Sandra I didn't know that about the WW lady. I'm down in the dumps today but I know she was just a stupid person. It still doesn't make you feel better to know that she just said what other people are probably thinking and wondering. I do carry a large part of my weight in my stomach.

SURPRISE!! i'm hardly ever up this early. curtis is still in bed. i'm on the old puter downstairs. i've been sending out notes to folks that i didn't have in the e addy on the big puter upstairs. lightning zapped them to cyberspace last week, so i'm trying to get them reinstalled. hopefully everyone will reply and i'll get to copy them on again.

we are going to make lunch at the archery center today for the gang who work there. i'm taking the griddle to make quesadillas. also, i'm making the 7 layer mexican salad to take. this is going to be fun. i love to feed folks.


vickie, i am sorry you are still in the dumps. i don't believe for a minute other people are thinking that. i have seen your photos. you are a beautiful woman. try to think of it as a compliment if you can. afterall, she must have thought you looked young, too.

i'm sending prayers for you and jim.

i'm going back to bed now. this is too early for me.

Oh, Vickie, that would have really upset me. But I agree with Sandra...take it as a compliment! You look young enough to be pregnant. :)

We're working furiously on stuff for Lorena's house. We sewed all day yesterday and the day before on curtains, pillows, tablecloth, etc. Today we're cleaning while the carpet guys come to install carpet in half the house, and then we'll hang drapes/curtains. We're kind of annoyed at the mess the guys have left for us to clean, but oh well. We can't hang curtains when the house is a pit, so we have to clean. Tomorrow will be for moving in furniture, and finishing touches on decorating.

So here's a question...FIL is kind of assuming that only he, MIL and BIL will go meet her at the airport. I thought we'd all be there to welcome her. What do you think would be better? I mean, I don't want to intrude if she didn't want us all there, but she comes from a large, very involved family, and I thought she'd probably love to have a big group there to welcome her. My mom has been writing to her via e-mail for almost a year now, and they've really grown close. And now she doesn't really feel welcome to come to the airport. She's spent hundreds of dollars on paint, fabrics, and furniture to decorate their house, not to mention the many, many hours. Hmmm. I guess what they want to do is take her around to everyone's houses right after she gets off the plane so she can meet everyone. Then after that, she gets to go see her little house. I would do it differently I guess, but whatever. What do you all think? Should I go to the airport, and try to convince my mom to go? Or what? I'm not very socially adept, so I'm not sure what to do in this situation.

Thanks for listening,
Angela

Based on your description of her and her family relationships, I think you ALL should go to the airport to greet her! She may feel you all didn't think she was important enough to make the trip if you don't go. You can still make the rounds to all the houses. You can all go back to your own homes after the airport and wait for them to make the rounds.

Thanks girls, I did think about the part about me being almost 50 and her thinking I'd be having a baby!

Angela, what does your BIL think she will like?

Kathy - I am thrilled that you finally got something to eat - I agree that the meds will wreak havoc with your stomach and you don't need that on top of everything else. Get Erin to bring you a cooler with some drinks, fruit and snacks and you can just reach down and get whatever you need.

Vickie - I think that woman was EXTREMELY RUDE - she should know better, but I agree that you obviously look much younger than your years! Sending good vibes for Jim's appt. - hope all goes well!

Angela - I think a major 'welcoming committee' is a great idea! The more the merrier - I'm thinking banners and balloons? (which I think your girls would love). You should definitely make this a moment to remember (bring the cameras) so she'll have a great sense of family when she arrives and it's something she can talk about for years to come.

Of course it will be overwhelming - but it should be - and it's only for a short time. Then of course she can do the more personal visits - and I think your Mom should definitely be there given her 'relationship' and contributions to the decorating. I think your SIL will be thrilled to see how much everyone was looking forward to her arrival!

Coco - glad your dh is feeling better - sorry about the gain - remember it's just a temporary number - that will change very soon!

Sandra - have fun at your lunch! Glad to hear your feet are doing okay - but definitely need to research the other health issues!

Lots of drama of course last night - as dd would not listen to my 'wardrobe' suggestions - lots of crying and yelling and I should love her the way she is - told her it was about her clothing and not her - anyways suffice it to say that we tried to compromise - and were VERY LATE getting to the seder- yes everyone at hyper Sherri's house.

Turns out she really didn't have enuf chairs - so kids sat on the rickety kitchen ones - very crowded dining room table with 12 of us - but fun was had by all. The food was good (except for the golf ball matzo ball soup - I prefer mine light and fluffy!) and I of course ate too much and had more than enuf wine (you are supposed to fill you glass four times during the seder). Almost in pain after dessert so that I could hardly move.

Dh took dd home at 10 pm as she had an exam to study for - then came back to get us (we live only a few blocks away). Then of course could not go to bed right away as my tummy was too full so I sat up and read- went to bed around midnight and had major problems getting up.

I am so looking forward to my very long FOUR DAY WEEKEND!!! - tomorrow is 'sleep in' day - and I hope it is a gloomy rainy day like today which will be conducive to lazing around in bed - ha ha ha.

Had some matza for breakfast - it's like a novelty now - but it will soon wear off - I predict in a few days you will hear me moaning and groaning about it!

Frouf

Just got back from physio and got a positive report. I fixable, but don't know how long it will take. My plan covers almost five more visits (I'll subsidize the fifth). I got an A for my exercise efforts.
Last night was super. The food was wonderful including very fluffy matzah balls. I ate almost all core, and nibbled on the non-core stuff. Gf anounced that it was a joint effort (I also contributed monetarily), and it was nice. The little guys had a ball, which is what it's all about.

Vickie, you are a beautiful woman, and I'm sorry that someone's stupid remarks upset you. As previously said, look at the age thing. Sometimes I wish that someone would ask if I'm Natan's mom, who am I kidding?

Angela, I think the more greeters, the better. I've been at airports when there is a large welcoming gang, and it has brought tears to my eyes. (I'm a woose).

Frouf, glad you had fun last night. I know what you mean about the novelty wearing off. When we were kids, that's how it was. I want it to be nice tomorrow, so don't get upset if the sun is shining. Bernie has to work Saturday, and we want to do a lot of out and about stuff.

The kids come tomorrow and ds is having dinner at his house. I'm making a potato salad, and that's all I have to do. It's good when they grow up and move to big houses.

Sandra, WI tomorrow, I'm excited for you, and hope you see excellent results for your efforts.

I'm off to my first shift today, and hope it goes well. Going to look after Natan at six, cause their colour consultant is coming to help them with outside painting.

Kathy, hope you're resting comfortably with stock of food on hand.