Wow! Our temp is going up to 10ºC which is 50ºF for the USA. The warm spell will just be for two days and then we'll be back to normal temps. There'll be less snow to melt when real Spring arrives in mid-April.

The meeting last night was a fizzle - not enough people to vote on anything. I presented my report anyhow and planted the seed about turning the Board over to the Township. Who knows what will happen. I was home by eight and relaxed by watching American Idol.

Today is an "at home" day which I'll use for some storage area organizing. I have way too much stuff! The Church spring yard sale should take place here! It's a good day to do clean out as tomorrow is trash day.

So that's "what's up" around here. What's up with you today?

Good morning Ruth! I want to visit you today, it's not going to be quite that warm here Sounds like a traditional spring cleaning day. Hope you and the doggage are able to enjoy the warm weather today.

Cottage - I wondered if it was computer problems keeping you away. Glad to hear it's all fixed.

Not much going on here. I've got an emergency massage appointment this afternoon. I've really been looking forward to that because my back & neck have gotten very crabby recently. I think I might really need to stop trying to run I hope the rain holds off and I can get a walk in after my appointment. I'm just glad that the temps will be staying in the 30s after our warm days.

I just looked out the window and noticed our snow pile is already getting smaller

Good Morning Ruth... I can relate to the overage of items. I love it when my Dsister comes over, I always send her away with things... I'm the type that see's something not being used or no place on the walls, it's out of here!

I woke up with pain in my left hand. I've had pain off and on, but it was real bad last night. Just now when I went to type the pain shot through again. I really wish I had medical right about now, with that and the endometriosis... the pain in the hand has gone from bothersome to down right sharp shooting pains when I move my hand just right.

Other than that, I had to go outside in the dark to unloose Jade's leash from around the tree. I figured it would happen, I stepped in one of the thousands of land minds. I may take the warm up today to go out and pick up some of those minds! My only problem is they are so mushy it's hard to pick them up!

Other than that, look again for the unexistant jobs out there. They sure are slim right on about now.

Happy Hump Day!

You all are welcome to visit me today, we're supposed to get up to 66* today! But then, after that, we're going right back into winter mode again. I got some gardening done, cutting back some shrubs that I "forgot" to do in the Fall. It felt so good to be working outside, although it sure was muddy!

Ruth, it must be that time of the year for de-cluttering. Our poor trash men probably flinch every week they come by here, as I've been gradually going through the rooms getting rid of Stuff. My ultimate goal is to become a minimalist.

Cyndi, a massage sounds wonderful right now! I've had problems with my neck and shoulders for years, so I know the pain well. Do you use a contour pillow for sleeping? A good one really helps a lot.

Loriann, I hope you can get out and de-mine your yard today!

Morning Ladies

Ruth: Sorry about your meeting! Hope you get to all the stuff you want to get done today!

Cyndi: Good luck at your appointment this afternoon .

Loriann: Try not to get too down. Have fun with your excavations!

Cottage: Count me in for a visit...66 is like a heatwave for Scotland!!!

As for me...electrician came in and said the light was fine, just to keep an eye on it. I was kinda hopin it would need to be replaced...I really hate that light. Ah well. Indian Curry for lunch today and beef fajitas for dinner tonight. Another day of grand sunshine but cold temps!!! See you lovely chix later!!!

Good Morning, Friends!

Ruth, Hooray for 50*! It's been beautiful, in the 70s, here. I saw daffodils yesterday! I know that winter isn't over. We had a blizzerd in '93 and got 18 inches of snow. Alabama stopped!

Cyndi, I hope the massage therepist puts you back in your running shoes!

Lori -- I would rather scrub potties than do the job you have to do today. ewwwww!

Me -- Auston woke up crying before 6 this morning. He heard his dad's work truck leave and he didn't get to hug him before he left. Trauma! A nice phone call stopped the tears. I'm typing to the tune of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Today is laundry day. I'm teaching Auston how to put it away. He's a pro at underwear and socks. Other stuff, he piles neatly on the beds and I put it away. He is a good helper.

I hope you all have a great day.

ETA:
Good Morning, Cottage. I want to be a minimalist, too. My family disagrees and keeps bringing stuff home!

Hi Jenny! Have a great day! I've never had curry. I need to try it.

Good morning everyone! It is back to chilly here today, and now it is rainy too! I have a busy work day, and my second day of leaving early with the girls, so hopefully it'll be nice. This time I'll have both girls...so hopefully the baby will nap and Natalie will play while I do my workout video. We'll see!

Ruth -- That must be very warm for Canada! Enjoy!

Cyndi -- Thanks again for those wonderful links. I am starting to do my gardening research so I'll be ready for the spring!

Lori -- I sure hope that pain gets better -- no fun at all.

Cottage -- I would also love to become a minimalist! I never quite seem to get there, though!

Jenny -- Indian sounds good! I have lunch plans with a friend maybe I can talk her into it?

Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday! I am about to go for more coffee and head out into the rain!

Hi Chelby! Poor Auston! I can see how that would be traumatic! We are watching Kai-Lan this morning -- gotta love kids tv these days!

Good morning chicks,
One kid is back in school today (we'll see if he makes all day), and the other is still home and feverish. I'm not feeling so great, so I'm taking the day off. If I feel better, I'll try to get some stuff done, if not I'll lay around and whine. I've got a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting tonight, we'll see...

Chelby, that age is so nice, they actually WANT to help mom.
Sorry you didn't get a new light, Jenny. Enjoy your sunshine.
It would be nice to get outside today cottage. Maybe I will do my whining in the backyard.
Watch out for those land mines Loriann!
Cyndi, hooray for melting snow!
littlechick, I'm not actually unemployed, just a temporary lapse in my government contract. It shouldn't last more than a few days. I'm enjoying the break.
Ruth, hope your seed bears fruit! I have been freecycling like crazy this week. It's so exciting to see stuff going out the door with people that are actually going to use it, rather than having to haul it to Goodwill, or, gasp, trash it.

Just took DD's temp, 103.5!
I got a loooong email from my soon-to-be-ex SIL yesterday. Talk about walking through a minefield! Awkward...
Darn it, looks like I am going out this morning, I see DS has forgotten to take his lunch.
Sorry this is so stream-of-conciousness, maybe I am feverish too.

morning all

ruth- its supposed to be 48 here not sure how long this weather will last but the weatherman says snow again sometime next week, but in the meantime almost all the snow is gone...woohoo

cyndi-hope the back is feeling better. running can be rough.

loriann- i just wanna say ewww, but i can relate to that one. but mine usually head straight for the back yard so i can wait til spring

cottage-i need to do alot of cleaning to. my daughter moved out and left her room a disaster. don't mind it is soon to me my new computer/storage room

elusive-i laughed about the light situation i have a couple of those myself

chelby-i might need to borrow austin to help with my laundry

natalie-good like at getting that workout in

schmoodle-really hope your feeling better soon.

me-yesterday i realized i may not be getting enough calories. i never counted before but seems (according to fitday) i'm lucky if i'm getting in 1200 calories and i'm definately not hungry.

Hi my friends! It's only been a few days away and I miss you all!

I really should be getting decked out for some remote inspections today, but I just wanted to stop by and say hello! I've gotten some great pictures so far and hope to show them off soon!

I hope you're all well!

Ruth, our high is predicted to be 57*. I'm in heaven! It's overcast and lovely, which really enhances the illusion that it's spring. Even though I'm sure my SIL is right and this is all just a big tease, I'll take it!

Do you hold a lot of tension in your neck and back when you run, Cyndi? I hope you feel better after your massage!

Jenny, Scotland may be a coldish place, but you sure have divine curries! I heard the funniest simile yesterday on NPR: "It's like a good curry--it doesn't go away for days!" Hope yours is delish!

Chelby, you definitely need to try it! Sounds like you're doing a fabulous job teaching DS to be a good helper. My grandfather was an amazing companion/partner to my grandmother. He helped her with everything around the house--their motto was, "If we do it together, then we can relax together afterwards." I miss them both.

Schmoo, sorry things are so messy with SIL. Hope it's better soon. As for you feeling feverish, if you get a chance, take some Osillococcinum. It's got sugar in it, but I've never gotten cravings after taking it. It's homeopathic, and usually I don't put any store by that stuff, but this is a miracle med for keeping the flu away (or shortening it if you have to get it). I got mine at the local grocery store, but I'm sure they have it at drug stores, too. I used it twice this year and, even though I work with students who are constantly sick, I haven't gotten the flu yet! Hope everyone feels better soon!

me4life, you definitely should consider getting more calories. At a low calorie level, your body thinks you are starving and holds on (very stubbornly) to your fat. Consider adding a little healthy fat to your diet (like olive oil or canola oil when you cook veggies or in your salad dressing) to up the calories without making you feel overfull. Or you can make sure you're getting nuts in--they have healthy fats and protein, and lots of calories.

Me:
DH and I have had a credit at the local theatre for three years because a freak snowstorm that Valentine's Day cancelled the show we were supposed to see. Well, we're finally using them, tonight, to go see the Broadway tour of The Drowsy Chaperone. I'm so excited! I don't know the music at all, but the story has intrigued me for years and I can't wait! DH splurged on good seats since our credit took up most of the cost. Should be a fun, romantic night. I'm took out some butternut squash ragout from the freezer for dinner, and just have to make some WW couscous to go with when I get home. Gym after work and then off to dinner and a show!

beachgal- as a matter of fact i was surprised at the amount i thought it was alot higher. i normally have almonds everyday. maybe cause i've been on the run last 2 days but i am watching it for a few to make sure i am getting more

You cannae beat a good curry, ladies! I posted a curry recipe in the recipe section that is legal for all phases, if you're interested, just be careful with the ginger!!! I made a jalfrezzi and bulked it out with zuchinni, extra tommies, and peppers. It was lovely.

Back to the grind

TTFN

Do you remember what category? I can't find it.

Hello everyone,

It's raining but I don't care it is wfh day for me.

Ruth- enjoy your lovely couple of days and hope you get your spring cleaning done.

Cyndi- I am envious of your massage!!! Enjoy

Lori- Have fun with the landmines, I need to do the same in the side yard. LOL

Cottage- Hope you enjoy more outside time today.

Jenny- I have never tried curry either, I do not like too spicy of foods.

Chelby- that is too sweet about DS, enjoy your day.

Nataliesmom- Hope you get your workout in.

Schmoodle- hope you get to feeling better.

Me4life- yeah I would just keep track for a few days amazing what keeping a log will do for you.

Kim- Hi hope you get to post the pictures you are taking

Laurie- have fun with DH sounds like a good time.

As for me- Had DH take DS to doctor he had hit his hand and it was all swollen and bruised- when that went away he had a lump- well doctor just sent him on to ortho because he has fractured his hand - most impressive facture the doctor has seen to quote him. So I am waiting to hear what happens.

Have a great day ladies