[Jean]

Good Evening, Flowers! I've had my nap in front of the TV and feel like I could head off to bed in short order. Bob still isn't feeling good and can't keep anything down. He did go to the doctor because his "middle" felt so tight and bloated. The doctor (our doctor is gone for the week) thought it could be either the flu or gall bladder so scheduled an ultra sound for Wednesday morning. If it is the flu it has been longer than 24 hours. It was a sunny but chilly day today and we got notice at school that there would be no heat for the rest of the year. I hope it stays on the warm side with no more snow surprises. I was supposed to sit in on a parent (another teacher) meeting for an algebra student and she never showed up! So I was late leaving school, stopped at the store on my way home, and didn't get home until after 5.

Susan -- I did defrag and decookie the computer but I can't really tell if it did any good or not. My ISP is also very slow so think it is a combination of the two. I found some files that "need attention" and have no clue what they are or what to do with them so just left them alone. I do hope that Stan can avoid the surgery but if that's what it takes to get him back on the mend, I hope it will go well. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

"Gma" -- The new yarn color sounds really pretty. I hope that Jay is able to come and spend some time with you. I know how hard it is to be far away from a loved one when they are in the hospital. My MIL has had all of her surgeries in AZ and we never went down because there was family there to be with her. When you get all of your chores done you can sit back and relax, watch soap operas, and eat bon bons!

I am going to see what I need to iron to wear tomorrow. It's supposed to hit 70 degrees so will wear a sweater of some sort that I can take off if I get too warm. Have a terrific Tuesday tomorrow!

Jean -- from Iowa!

[gma22]

Good morning to you all! I hope your morning has started out well. Jack has the sniffles this morning and decided to stay home so is recaulking the rest of the tub as I type. We thought it was all done, but after my shower yesterday it leaked again so we think it is around the tub and not at the bottom so he just recaulked the whole thing just now. I know part of his problem is the dog drove him nuts last night and he is dead tired.

Jean: I am going to run my adware/spyware program and clean out my browser files and such this morning. I know that the stupid McAfee virus program slows everything up because it checks for virus and spyware and such when you go to log on. Drives me nuts, but we had to upgrade again because I got a virus from somewhere recently. It is pretty cool here this morning, but hopefully will warm up today. I want to do some work outside, just a bit though, nothing strenous. The birds have really dive bombed the deck, furniture and bbq so I need to go out and wash it all down today along with spot shampooing just the entranceway in the living room. Fortune has had a couple accidents waiting at the door for us to let him out a couple times so want to be sure they are all cleaned out of the carpet well. You know me, can't eat bonbons because I have needles in my hands! Used to be a fanatic about "Days of our Lives" but rarely even turn tv on in the daytime anymore.

I took the yarn over to the post office and mailed it back yesterday afternoon and on the way home (only a mile from the house) I started hearing this flapping noise sort of like when you get a flat tire. I called Jack on my cell and ask him to come outside and ride around the neighborhood so he could hear it. When I got back to the house he looked under the hood and didn't see anything loose and looked under the car and didn't see anything. He walked around to the side and a piece of rubber that goes around the headlight has come loose and was flapping. So, I guess I will go and get some epoxy or something and glue it back into place because we couldn't get it to stay in place last night. A couple years ago when I hit that deer and it creamed my front, we had it come loose a couple times right after it was repaired and the car place fixed it both times, but now I guess we are on our own. I am not paying to have someone do what we can do here at home.

Guess I better get to those chores. They sure don't do themselves!
Faye

[QuilterInVA]

Good morning, ladies. Cool this morning - only 48 degrees.

Stan had a colonoscopy yesterday afternoon. The doctor showed me the pictures of his colon. The area is healing but there are a lot of red spots that he said are common with dialysis patients and can bleed at anytime. There is one really ugle spot that looks like a piece of liver. They biopsided that area. He actually has places in the left side and the portion that goes across the top that were bleeding and raw on the previous colonoscopy but are now showing healing. So no surgery at this time. Probably 6-8 months to fully heal. They are going to try him on food again today so I have my fingers crossed. Once he can eat we can think about going home. I'm hoping for Friday.

Jean, how'd you get my warm weather? Please send it on. I hope Bob is feeling better. The flu around here hung on for 2-3 weeks. People were so sick. Gallbladder is no fun but better to get it early.

Faye, I'm with you. I'll try to fix anything before I actually pay someone to do it. Sounds like you have everything in hand for your hospital stay. The yarn sounds like a beautiful color.

Have a good day!

[Maggie]

It is a lovely day in the neighborhood.* We got back from the coast around 3:30 and had a wonderful uneventful road trip.* Seems all those traveling were doing an exceptional job.* The doc said the rash on my leg is Stasis Dermatitus and gave me a perscription that is 3 times stronger than what I had gotten over the counter.* Due to lack of proper circulation to the blood vessels in the leg I wear the brace on.* The gal in the office said she has the same thing ~ guess it is more "popular" then I thought.* It just itches and is ugly is all that I knew.* Otherwise the doc was pleased with my weight loss efforts and will see me again in a year.

JEAN I sure hope that Bob's pain subsides and it isn't his gall bladder ~ but they have a wonderful way of removing them now and don't leave a foot long scar down ones middle.

FAYE Do as you plan and don't over do!* We don't watch TV either.* In fact we no longer even own one and really don't miss it until baseball season rolls around.

SUELet's hope Stan does continue to get better as time passes ~ no surgery is such a good bit of news at this time.* You take care of YOU, don't forget.

[Jean]

Good Evening, Flowers! It is so windy here today! It's a good thing my hair was attached or it would be in the next county for sure. It was "warm" but didn't feel very warm with the wind blowing. I made a WM run after school and I could just shake the dummies who leave their carts out for the wind to blow across the parking lot. Bob has his ultrasound in the morning so I will be late going to school. I could take a whole day of emergency leave but didn't want the hassle for just an hour or so.

"Gma" -- You are a busy gal! Your home will be spic 'n span for your sister-in-law to visit. I'm sure she will appreciate all of your preparations. The 21st is getting closer!

Susan -- I do hope that Stan continues to heal and can avoid the surgery. Bob did feel better today and what he has eaten (fat free soup, crackers, Jell-o, and 7-Up) since last night has stayed down. He says his middle area still doesn't feel quite right although not like having the flu. Hopefully we will know more tomorrow if he gets the tech we know. He did go into the office for a while today.

Maggie -- When we were in Maui we visited a winery that also sold other items among which is a line of skin and hair care products. I bought a jar of cream after reading the fine print which says it it a natural relief for dry skin, sunburn, eczema, and psoriasis. I was diagnosed with eczema a year ago (only on my thumbs which is so weird). Anyhow, I really like it and sent for some to share with our choir accompanist who has it much worse than I do. She swears by it. There are testimonials from people who have used it. The link is www.OilsOfAloha.com if you're interested in checking it out.

I should pick up the kitchen a bit. I have "fat-free" soup and crackers, etc., out on the counter plus newspapers scattered around. Have a wonderful Wednesday tomorrow!

Jean -- from Iowa!

[Maggie]

*It is another lovely day in the neighborhood.* I am deciding just what it is I want to do today.* I know what I have to do. . . We will be going into town in a bit to pick up my perscription and get the mail. JEAN Thanks for that web site.* I checked it out and they definitely have "stuff" I want from them.* Thanks again.* Hope Bob is getting a good report today.Everyone have a lovely day.