Hello ladies! Feeling like I Have been playing catch up with my whole life! Will try to get back later. Luv and hugs!

Morning all. I did come back although there were times there when I wished I was dead. I guess it all had to be something I ate and presumably that may have been the yoghurt for dessert the previous night. It was out of date by a day, and normally that doesn't matter but obviously this one did. So we will chalk it up to experience, purge the fridge and start over.
Yesterday was a bit of a washout, but I did get up to finish most of the plastring yesterday afternoon. So one thing got achieved I suppose, now it is time for sanding, another not so favourite job. I hate all the cleaning up afterwards. That sanding dust gets everywhere despite having the fans on to push it outside and all the furniture and bits covered with paint sheets.
The new kitchen comes on April 22nd. I'm getting excited! Only 12 days away now.

Mel - please take care with all that activity over there. I do not want to take another mercy dash to see a good friend who has overdone things. Ruth was right, instead of nagging you to let up on the frenetic yank syndrome, we need to teach you to ask for help without you feeling like you have to beg! Thanks go to Willie for his acumen. Did I meet Willie when I was there? No I don't think so, I met himself and the dog! And the mayor!!
Sit back and enjoy your visitors. Let them run after you for a change.

Carla - if Zen is so happy out there in the cold and snow, how can you not consider giving him to the family that has a backyard. I know it is not an easy decision to let go of a loved pet, but we do have to consider the pets needs as well. Some cats just do not like to be inside all the time.
Good idea about the combo dvd/vcr. I have some tapes that I don't want to lose, I could get them converted I guess but having a combo machine might just solve the problem, although I will have to read through all the Japlish to try and get the tv to accept videos again. It took me long enough last time.

Ruth - good to hear you sounding a bit more chipper. Nice neighbours to come and trim your trees. I suppose like Carla, you are getting ready to go swim in the lakes again?
And yes you are right about Mel learning to ask for help once in a while.

Diyana - seems to be a French thing about the lightening speed, swallowing consonants and generally speaking through the back of the nose. I took French at school and must confess to only understanding one word here and there when spoken by a French person. Of course outside France the French speakers have different dialects and this makes for interesting conversations at times. Not that it is much different between English speakers. Believe me when I first came to Australia it wasn't like we were even speaking the same language. My first trip to the States was renowned for the words - Pardon, what, and huh?? My second trip up there went okay until we got to the Ozarks!!! Happy and Happy DH became interpreters then. It took me a while to work out porch aigs and o'eraisy. To top it all off, the waitress who looked like Daisy Mae, had a boyfriend who was currently in Australia. He was in a place starting with T which is close to Brisbane (where I live). Did I know his friend who was an Aussie. Well no I didn't.
I have a series of Michael Palin books about his travels. I really wasn't into Monty Python in the old days, but it all becomes clear as I age!

Morning Rennie - enjoy the zoo.

I had better go and get a workout in - the one I missed yesterday and get on with my day. Still don't feel exactly brilliant, but the workout will help. See you.

Rennie
Wow, Id like to go to the Memphis zoo again one day. Have fun.

Shad
Hope you are feelng better today. Enjoy your trip.

Mel
Enjoy the time with your visitor's and as Shad recommended let them wait on you for a change.

To every one else, hope the day is a good one.

It's been another good day and yes less stressful. I did have another co-worker from the water-sewer department "training" today. I wasn't sure what the boss wanted me to do with him so each hour when I do my montoring I had him follow along. He's really wanting to learn which makes a big difference. I had the plant in hand operation and asked him to watch the guage while I went downstairs to refill a chemical drum. He turned the plant off when the ground storage tank reached 31.00 feet like he was suppose to. I can trust him this early in the game unlike the other party--but I think it's her lies is the reason I don't trust her.

I am not a happy camper. Weather is showing we aren't going to get to do the zoo this weekend. Going to have to wait a couple of weeks I guess. Hubby said he would take me to the mall to walk my 5k lol. He really is supportive isn't he .

Cee
You just make sure that other person doesn't cause trouble for you.

Shad
Glad to see you are feeling a bit better.

My red car is covered with white polka dots! Did I mention that the geese are flying? I guess it's the season to put it in the barn.

Busy, busy day and another tomorrow. On Friday, Hershey and I are off to Ottawa for a girly weekend with my dear old friend Shirleyanne and her two dogs. We've been friends since 1958 and still haven't run out of things to talk about! It's her birthday and we're both going to celebrate making it this far. Back in 1975 she was told she was dying but she sure fooled them!

I'll pop in when I get back.

Ruth
Have fun this week end and celebrate life. eww, on those white polka dot spots but my rav4 has them too and not from the geese. Can I say pigeon's?

Rennie
I've just caught on what the boss was doing. He wanted to make it rough on L cause she's thought all this time that day shift would be easy. She knows now it is not. He wanted her to tell him that she did not want to go to day shift. She simply can not do it.

I sure did want to get the yard mowed today. The radar is not looking good at the moment.

Can you believe that I was awake at 5.30 this morning. I may have to take a nap later on.

I'll be back a little later if weather permits.

Good morning ladies --

Had a wonderful workout last night - 45 minutes of cardio. I'm hoping to go to the gym tonight, but if we get the big thunderstorms and wind that we're supposed to, I might workout at home.

Rennie - Sounds like we're not the only ones getting bad weather this weekend. That's too bad you won't get to the zoo. I really enjoy going to the zoo too. We usually go to the Milwaukee Zoo a couple times a year. And we've made the trek to Chicago's Brookfield Zoo, which is phenomenal. I've always wanted to go to the Columbus Zoo - is that the Zoo you would go to (I'm not sure where in Ohio you live)? This is going to sound weird, but if I could meet two famous people...the first would be Brett Favre of course and the second would be Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo. We watch his shows and every time he is on David Letterman.

Shad - I hope you're feeling better. I, too, always seem to pay for it when I eat food that's even 1 day past it's marked date - so I don't do that anymore. I'm amazed that you were able to get the plastering done when you were feeling so bad. Even though you need to get the sanding done, don't do more than you feel up to, especially since you've got a trip to take tomorrow to see your friend. I hope you have a good trip and enjoy your time with your dear friend.

CeeJay - That's good that you've got a trainee that actually works hard and is trustworthy.

Ruth - I hope you and Hershey have a wonderful weekend away with your friend and her dogs!

Happy - I hope you have a great and less stressful day at work.

to Carla, Ellen, Madcat, Patty, and everyone else I may have missed.

Hugs to all,

Good morning ladies,

I have had limited access to the internet the last couple of days so I haven't been able to get around.

They laid the new floor yesterday and it is beautiful, gorgeous, lovely!!!!! They were able to butt the tiles together because of the size of them and the tile layout pattern we chose so there is minimal grout used - good thing because it is very light grout. The sun streams through the cuts in the glass on the door and the floor is a gorgeous color of white, tan and a rosy brown. I will try and take a pic this weekend. I told DH this looks so nice I am motivated to do more renovations - the rest of which we should be able to handle ourselves save for painting the foyer.

Anyway I'm at work and don't like to stay on here long so just wanted to wave hello and take care for those of us in the storm paths today.

I might not get back until tomorrow night for personals...

I'm having trouble sleeping, and when I got up to go to the loo, I saw that the computer was still on and I sat down here to see what you are all up to.

Yesterday, Bev's medics withdrew all medications as they are failing to make any headway at all against this rare bug that she has. She has no further hope of recovery. So please spare some peaceful thoughts for my friend as she prepares for her transistion to the next world. Today will be very emotional for all of us I am sure. There is no time frame given, they could not even hazard a guess at it.

It seems so strange that two of my friends are struck down with very rare diseases. One got lucky but not the other.

Can't think of much else right now and in a couple of hours time I have to get ready to go to the airport anyway. I'll be back later tonight to see what gives in the world of the Chicks of the Greek Taverna.

Good Afternoon Lovlies.............

The weather is getting crappy here. Gray, rain, and much cooler. Bleck!

My tummy was giving me fits this morning and made my way to the toitie 6 times. Feeling better now tho. Just a little tired and weak. Took a half of a tylenol pm last night and it is still working on me. Just want to lie down and snooze a bit.

Rennie...So sorry you cannot make it to the zoo. You would have seen many of my relatives. hehe

Shad..Glad you are feeling better. It just slows us down so much to deal with illness. Good thoughts and prayers to you and your friend.

Ceejay...sounds like you might have a winner with this new employee. Takes a bit of the stress off.

Hope everyone has a peachy evening.

Love and Hugs

Afternoon all! I have been very lazy the last few days. I really need a kick in the behind. I have been neglecting the gym, and most housework. I really need to catch up on laundry so I won't make it to the gym today...Have to go tomorrow, will be doing the same 5k that rennie is doing. Unfortunately it will be raining here all weekend, so I have to do it on the treadmill. Trying desperately to get some semblance of order back.

Shad~how did you manage to plaster while ill??? So sorry about your friend, hope you get a good visit in today. ((hugs))

Ceejay~so good to have someone who wants to learn! sounds like things will be easier this time around! Yay!

Rennie~I too will be doing the 5k inside...has been raining for 3 days and is supposed to continue thru the weekend! at least you will get to window shop while you go!

Ruth~LOL at the polka dots! My kiddies have been complaining about ours...usually the car is kept in the garage, but because I am redoing the cabinets, the garage has become a workshop...and no room for the van! Enjoy your trip this weekend!

Michelle~I really need to take your lead and go exercise more regularly! YOu are doing so great!!! I love going to the zoo. Mom and I take all the kids to Brook field, usually overspring break, but was too chilly this year...will have to go in the summer. Oh, all the kids are 2 DB's (13 and 10) one DS(8) and my three (7,6 and 4) are we crazy or what???

Happy~ the floor sounds lovely! Isn't it weird how doing just a bit of renovation causes you to want to do more???? still plugging away here with the cabinets.

Annie~take care of yourself. hope you feel better soon! At least it will be a good stay in and recoup weekend! (hugs)

and to all I missed!

Well, lunch is over, adn I really need to get the mountain moving!!!! See you all tomorrow!

Quickies...

Ellen - gentle nudge and a big c'mon get on the wagon wave out to you. Grab the hand and we'll pull you in the conga line back to sanity

Annie - sure do wish we'd have a room with alarm clocks and some comfy chairs to grab a quick power nap when we needed one. The rainy weather moving in doesn't help with the sleepies. Hope your tummy settles down soon.

Shad - good thoughts for your and your friend - I'm so sorry about the prognosis. You are a good person to be at her side. Have a safe trip and a celebration of sorts of your friendship - can't quite find the right words to say it but I mean the coming together of 2 souls in support if you know what I mean...

Mel - I hope they don't have you inundated with work. I did the senior tax filing for the rebate check for my mom and had to "discuss" with her over and over that the government only required 3 fields to be filled out and submitted and heartily promised that I would DOUBLE her rebate out of my own pocket if by some change the government instructions that I followed to the letter were somehow wrong and caused her to miss out on her check. Not making fun of my mom, just dealing with an 81 year old here and remembering that some day I will be wearing those shoes too.

Michelle - was that you screaming and yelling earlier reading the news that your beloved Brett Favre might not retire after all

Ceejay - be careful - I see alot of the bad storms headed your way. Leave the Rav4 out - the pounding rains might wash away the pidgeon stuff. Do you have the yellow pollen dust covering everything too? Spring in the south - we pay for those pretty flowers I was looking at the weather map and see you are not that far from Nutbush - home town of Miss Tina Turner.

Ruth - I remember your stories of you and Shirleyanne - partners in crime and more fun that 2 wild women deserve to have Have a WONDERFUL visit!

Rennie - sorry you won't get to the zoo - a place that's always good for a good long walk without realizing it. Save it for another time.

I'm doing the 5K too but might have to break it into 2 days due to scheduling. I had hoped to be able to go out to the walking trails by us but it looks like they might have closed them off due to flooding. And if those storms in Arkansas continue our way, I'd be doing the 5k by swimming.

Lunch is over - back to work. to the rest of the chicks.

Ok, you can all yell at me after I post lol. I went to a friends house for dinner last night. She measured everything out for me. Knew exactly what I was eating and had everything written down. Now that is really supportive don't you think lol. This was all great. I went home and put it all into fit day. She didn't think about sodium. WOW my sodium for the day was 6000. Can you believe that 6000. I just did a weigh in yesterday and was down to 144 Yeaaaaa me. I had to go today and pick up some paper work so did another weight in ( hey why not ). OH MY GOSH I am up 2 pounds. Now I know that can't be real gain but I changed my ticker anyway. My ticker is how I am honest with myself. It changes when I do a weigh in at the docs office no matter what. I am sure that will come back down at my next weigh in but it sure taught me a lesson. I am going to have to be even more careful when I go to someones house to eat. She called today and laughed and asked how my second weigh in went ( she knows me lol ). When I told her ( and now I feel bad ) I thought she was going to cry. I said oh forget it, it will go back down. At least she sees how much sodium they take in all the time. Something good came from it. She said she is going to start watching the sodium intake of her family. I feel like crap today, wonder if it is all the sodium? I feel bloated and pudgy and just not feeling to great all around. Have a terrible headache too. I usually keep my sodium around 2400 to 2700

Happy
We have it planned again in a couple of weeks. I am going to get my miles in for the 5k and then I think we are going to go play euchre lol. I am so glad the floor came out fantastic. You should take some pics of it with the sun shinning in for us.

upswife
Ok you can pick up that exercise by taking one piece of clothing at a time up the stairs after it has been laundered lol. That will give you some exercise and get the housework done too lol. I told everyone I am doing to do my kicks and knee lifts and arm raises all Thur the mall while I do my walking. Oh my gosh they all laughed. Lets see how much they laugh when I do it. They think I am nuts anyway hehehe. Hey, I do my walking/aerobic videos when we are at the campgrounds. Just take the tv outside and put it on the pick nik table. You wouldn't believe how many people now come to the site and join in with me. I bet some of the people going to the mall with us ( we have a group since the zoo is zipped ) will join in and laugh right along with me. The hubby of course will tell people how they only let me out for a few hours a week and not to worry I am not dangerous lol. Wouldn't you know it. We are having lovely weather until this weekend lol.

cee
We have such a great time at the zoos. We have a few here in Ohio and love the Cleveland zoo and the Columbus zoo and the Cincinnati zoo. We go to all of them each year. We all have a ball together, usually there are 10 or 15 of us that go at the same time. The first time we go in the year is " no children time " we go with a group of adults ranging in ages of 30 to 70 and we don't have to worry about keeping an eye on the kiddies. At least the boss knows what is what. Some people just don't understand how much difference there is in different shifts. I always liked night shift myself but got stuck with day shift most of the time.

Annie
I sure hope you feel better soon. My gosh I take one of those pills and I feel it the whole next day. To bad you all don't live closer. The zoo would be a great place for us all to get together.

di
I love the Columbus zoo because they have my wolfs there lol. It is my favorite. That is the first zoo we hit for the year then the Cleveland zoo then the one is lower southern Ohio last.

Shad
I am so sorry. Will keep everyone in my prayers. This is such a hard time for you and I wish I could be there to give a kind shoulder and support.

Ruth
I hope you have a wonderful time. Getting together with friends can make a person feel terrific.

MADCAT AND SHAD~ I SENT YOU BOTH PM'S. SENDING LOVE AND MANY TO BOTH OF YOU! I AM SORRY I WASN'T HERE WHEN YOU BOTH POSTED.

HAPPY~ GLAD THE GLASSES ARE GETTING FIXED AND THE DOOR AND FLOOR ARE DONE! HAPPY RENNO TIME!! NEXT TIME JUST INVITE THEM AS OVERNIGHT GUESTS!!

ANNIE~ ENJOY THE PEACE AT HOME. AND CONGRATS ON THE NEW BIKE! WHAT A BARGAIN!!

RUTH~ ARE YOU THE OFFICIAL WELCOME WAGON DOG CATCHER NOW?? HAVE FUN WITH THE NEW POLKA DOTTED CAR....MAYBE YOU CAN START A NEW TREMD!!

ELLEN~ YOU GO YOU DANCING SALSA MAMA YOU!

SHAD~ JOHN CLEESE FOR US PRESIDENT CAN'T BE ANY WORSE THAN ALL THAT ARE RUNNING NOW!!

MICHELLE~ GET THOSE BUNS OUT TO THE GYM!! I CAN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR LAUNDRY CAUSE MINE LOOKS LIKE MT. FUJI!!!

CARLA~
NEST TIME I WANT SEX AND GRAB THE 1ST MAN WHO GOES PAST ME, I'LL JUST TELL HUM TO KLUGE ME!!
I DID THINK OF THE DVD,VHS COMBO BUT THEY GAVE ME 30 DOLLARS AND TOLD ME NOT TO SPEND IT ALL IN ONE PLACE. GOOD TO SEE YOU HERE! ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!

CEEJAY~ HOPE THE NEW GUY#2 WORKS OUT WELL. HE SOUNDS LIKE AN IMPROVEMENT OVER GAL#1!!!!

I CAN SAY THAT ALL ENVELOPES ARE ADDRESSED, I STOLE STAMPS FROM THE STAMP MACHINE, RELATIVES COOPERATED AND SO DID ANOTHER WOMAN WHO IS A BOOKKEEPER. SHE DID THE FIGURES TODAY FOR ANYONE WHO WANTED HELP. I PHOTOSTATED EVERYTHING I DID AND GAVE THEM COPIES. SO IT'S FINISHED.
IT WAS A TOUGH FEW DAYS AND I EVEN GOT TO THE FOOD STORES TWICE! AND OUT FOR A FEW SHORT RIDES AND SOME SUN IN BETWEEN. NOT A BAD WEEK BUT I'M A BIT TIRED...BRAIN TIRED THOUGH.
JEN AND RICH ARE STILL AT THE FIL AND THE FIL IS IN FLORIDA. SO ALL IS QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
LIKE ANNIE, I AM ENJOYING THE "LESS DRAMA" WEEK!!
I TOOK THIS TIME OFF THE PC AND ALSO FROM MY 100 DAYS AND WILL BEGIN AGAIN THIS WEEKEND. THE EYE CLINIC SAYS I MUST KEEP THE APPT ON THE 21ST CAUSE THEY AREN'T ALL "CLEARED UP" YET.... BUT THEY FEEL MUCH BETTER. EVERYTHING ELSE IS OK AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO A RAINY WEEKEND AND SOME QUIET!! BUT I WILL MKJISS THE SUN WHILE IT'S GONE!!
HAPPY THURSDAY/FRIDAY

RENNIE~ HOLY CRAP!! THAT'S SOME SODIUM COUNT! NO WONDER YOU FEEL FUNNY!! JUST FLUSH IT OUT OR EAT SOME CRANBERRIES OR DRINK THE JUICE. IT WILL ALL LEAVE VERY SOON ONE WAY OR THE OTHER HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER!