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Good Evening, Flowers! I've had my nap in front of the TV, and am heading in the direction of bed shortly. :yawn: It is cold and windy here, "feels" like -10 but no ice nor snow so I won't complain. School was more schedule changes which should pretty much be done, I hope. I'm ready for the weekend!
"Gma" -- I hope that Jack's doctor appt. went ok and he is in good shape! Our gas went from $1.49 to $1.69 overnight. :( The newspaper said to expect the price to go over the $4 mark again. It seems like any school, hospital, nursing home, etc., would appreciate your volunteer efforts. I know that here they are always asking for anyone to come and read to students and patients. I have about $9000 coming in early retirment; it has to either go into a retirement account of some sort or go towards health insurance through the district (Bob says that is no deal at $600+ a month!). I have a truck story too! :D We have the HUGE semi type trucks carrying turkeys and hogs coming into town 24/7. In order to get around town, to the plants, there is a short bypass connecting two highways that they must take rather than come through town. Coming home from town I can see them on the bypass and 98% of the time they will not stop at the stop sign -- they just roll on through and I have to follow them around the lake, at a snail's pace, until I can turn off. Well, I happened to come home on the highway route one day and managed to get in front of a semi. I took my sweet time and sat at the stop sign long enough so that he had to come to a full stop behind me. I'm sure he was calling me various names! :o I was around the lake part and turned the corner before he was even close to me. :lol: Truckers used to be pretty cordial but not these guys. Maggie -- I'm glad your truck story had a nice ending! :cp: I doubt that any truckers around here would send flowers; they'd be more likely to give you "what for!" We went to a budget meeting before school this morning. Our district has to make up for roughly $150,000 in the current year's budget so that we are able to fianance next year. Several programs that were federal money to start with have been cut and the expense picked up by the district. Well, guess what . . . the district can't afford all of the high priced teachers and administrators that come with the special programs! Our property taxes took a hit this year and I'm sure the district will ask for more next year. The funny part is that the $150,000+ superintendent lives out in the country club area which is in a neighboring small town school district! Their school is joining with another small town to share some of their programs for next year. The teachers all think there should be a freeze on the administrators' salaries! :yes: It's nice of you to host the Bible class even though it makes it easier for you to do so. What kind of WW friendly snacks will you serve? I need some ideas for card club. Susan -- I did see some of the Biggest Loser participants when I was on the phone. :eek: I just wonder if they will be able to keep the weight off once they are back in their "normal" routine of life. The one guy I saw had so much excess baggy skin that I would assume he would have to have surgery to remove it. I am overweight, but I sure can't imagine weighing in at 400+ pounds. :no: That makes my joints hurt just thinking about it. I wouldn't have to draw social security right now; I need to visit my local ss office and see what the options are. I get a summary in the mail, but would rather talk to a "real" person. Is the 5% your church wants just for utilities? Our Catholic Church asks for 10% as does our own church. Our Catholic Church/School/Parish (??) has opened a second hand store with all proceeds going to support the school. They seem to have higher standards on what they will take and what they don't want they then take to the Good Will. Hope you all have a terrific Thursday tomorrow. Today seemed like Tuesday and kids were confused . . . so was I! :dizzy: Jean -- :wave: from Iowa! |
Good morning to you all! I hope your day is starting out well. I think I am going to do some weights today since I had a no sleep night and forgot about getting out and walking. I just ate breakfast so I would have to wait awhile and so I will do some weight training today.
I had 2 lovely pieces of wheat french toast made with egg beaters, skim milk, nutmeg, cinnamon and sf syrup. Cost me only 3 pts. It is nice to have a breakfast change every once in awhile other than cereal and fruit. Jack's appt went fine. They are in this huge new building built just for the cardiology group. It has it own testing office and everything so Jack can get everything done right there. He has to go in on the 20th and have a stress test. He isn't looking forward to that. His bp, which has never been high even before his heart attack was 106/78, heart sounds good and the nurse practitioner talked to him a bit. Dr Anderson came in with a medical student, said anything I can do for you? Talked to Jack a bit and that was that. Not much he can do if Jack is not having any problems. They are wonderful about keeping up on blood work and testing though to make sure he is doing well. Jack didn't want to have the stress test because he said that is how they found the problem the last time when he had to have surgery. I told him a) he was having those pinching feelings in his chest last time which meant something was going on b) not to look for trouble as he would be experiencing some kind of discomfort, higher blood pressure, bad circulation in his neck, extremities or whatever. I told him that people just drop dead of heart attacks, but I am sure right before they do, they experience something as there are always indications your heart is working too hard. Truth be told, those stress tests are tough. They not only make you basically run almost, they incline the treadmill about 40 degrees and you have to keep up the 3 mph speed and the incline but it needs to be done every year for him. I haven't heard from the trucking company, but I read them the riot act. I told them that as long as they push drivers and pay them by the mile, they are going to continue to drive too fast and too recklessly. Maggie: I am glad you are feeling better. Susan: I saw just a snippet of the biggest loser where the one guy lost 32 lbs in one week. They do really push those people to their limit though. I like the guy trainer, but I think Jillian is an obnoxious jerk. There is tough love so to speak with people, but sometimes I think she carries it way too far. They had one gal vomiting. Jean: The knees and ankles take a real beating from morbid obesity. I know as I have problems that even a couple years ago I didn't have. I am trying to lessen the stress on my knees, but it takes time to get the weight off that's for sure. Well, the washer is off so I need to put clothes in the dryer and fold a load then want to finish the sleeve. I am at the decreases for the top so am anxious to get it done. It is upstairs to clean bathrooms then. Keep your fingers crossed for us. They moved in a new family next door! Faye |
Good afternoon, ladies! Another storm on the way - we had a terrible one yesterday, very high winds, driving rain. It wiped out a marina!
Jean, the 5% for tithing at our church is for everything. Father would rather have it be doeable than drive people away. You can go to social security on line and put in some figures and it will tell you what you get. Since I'm still working, I reached another bracket and will get more. Just got the letter so I am glad for that. Faye, glad the doctor appointment went well, sorry about the stress test. Stan had to have a stress test after he was in a wheelchair and they actually have medication that mimics walking on the treadmill. They give some, you wait then they take readings and draw blood, more medicine etc. several times. It's only used for handicapped. I saw and interview with Jillian one time and she was nice. They want her to act like that on the show - more interesting. She has her own website and it is pretty popular and people pay for her plan. Maggie, glad you are better! I have quilting bee tonight, quilt guild in the morning followed by lunch with friends, and then the doctor for my thumb. I hope it's the last appointment for that! |
Good Evening, Flowers! It's been a gloomy cold day in my neighborhood, but no wind, rain, nor snow. We are one day closer to spring. I made a WM run after school which made me later getting home, supper was later, nap was later, and I'm ready for bed! :yawn:
"Gma" -- I'm glad Jack had a good report from the doctor. Does he have to do a stress test every year? I've never had one and don't think I could run, let alone walk very fast on the treadmill. I will keep my fingers crossed that your new neighbors are quiet and clean! ;) You will have your sweater done in no time. What is your next project going to be? Susan -- I will have to check out the ss website. Thanks for the suggestion. Did you move into another bracket because of the length of time you have worked or the amount of money you have contributed? Have fun with your day of quilting activities tomorrow! I hope you get a good report on your thumb! I'm sure that seems like it is taking forever to heal. :yes: I'm heading off to bed. Have a fantastic Friday tomorrow -- the weekend is almost here! :cp: Jean -- :wave: from Iowa! |
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