Hiya ladies

Jane~that is so cool, I never did find a light and every where I go I look! Love the ornament-redbirds are so pretty! I have some on a couple of decorations and on the tree, not sure why I like the birds but I do.

Angie~not sure what kind of fabric it is, just know it is durable. The color is putty which sounds kind of ugh! I was looking for a green couch and all the green ones were not the style I wanted. We sat on this one and loved the way it felt. Didn't really want a brownish looking couch but I like it. Now if we ever get it!

Ellen~aaaahhh, poor Kobie. When Ernie had his we couldn't get near him, had to walk away until it was over and then baby him for days. Just killed me to see him like that and not be able to do anything. He didn't have them all the time, just once in a while that's why the vet didn't put him on any meds. he did all kinds of tests and found nothing wrong so wasn't so worried. He's being a turd today wanting all kinds of attention. He keeps going to everyone and wanting to be pet. He was on DH when he got home and climbed up his chest and then sat on his hind legs with his arms up inthe air begging. Did that three times and then the last time fell over backwards! he's being goofy. Maybe he senses he is going to the vet tomorrow.

Marti~have a good evening at work.

Okay ladies was just checking in for a few minutes before heading up to watch a movie. Hope everyone has a good evening.

Hello, J.L's. I am keeping up on your lives by reading, just not posting much. The weather here is lovely again, sunny and warm by day. Gets cool at night, but at least it doesn't snow. There is alot going on with my family, some not good. Then I am in a funk about Christmas. I decided I won't go into it right now. Just know that I am thinking of you and wish you all a happy holiday. We are alive and well if nothing else.

Where are you gals posting pictures? I have missed the new ones.

Good morning ladies!

Katy - several years ago, some people at out church volunteered to take food baskets to the poor, and then got upset at some things they saw (newish cars, cell phones) and took it upon themselves to declare the people not needy at all. Who knows the real story in these situations? Anyway, like you, it makes me cringe when people forget the golden rule!

Marti - I get along a lot better w/my xdh now, too, lol. Not that I see him much. Like your xdh, mine also realized too late what a butthead he was, lol. Men! At least we got ourselves a couple of sweeties now, huh?

Cristi - I'll mail out the booklight soon. It takes 3 AAA batteries, and if I have those, I'll send them, too. I know there's a bunch of AA in there - not too sure of the AAA supply. My couch is sort of a putty color, too! I chose it on purpose so I can redecorate with just about any color scheme I want! You've seen in photos the border I have above the wainscoting? Couldn't have that with a printed-fabric couch, lol. I change drapes, throw pillows and border quite often, compared to "normal" people, lol.

Mindee - how's our little fella today? Better, I hope!

Ellen - I love your kitties, Ellen! Hey, we did get some snow flurries here, for about an hour or more. Thing is, when Mackenzie-the-5-year-old was here last week, we talked about snow. I told her that I'd call her when it started to snow, but if she was in school and saw it snow, to think of me, and I'd think of her, too. Well, of course I DID think of her when I saw the flakes! When she got home from school, she called me right away, all excited, and said she thought of me when it snowed, and did I see it and think of her? It was all too, too sweet! Ahhh.... anyway, how's your DD's bladder infection? Better, I hope!

Julie - YAY on the weight loss! Hope you hear something soon about the baby issue.

Angie - everytime I open the fridge, I see the magnet you sent and think of you! Katie blushed and smiled when I told her what you said about Brandon.

Sue - Aww, susie-q, I'm sorry you're having a hard time. Wish there was something I could do. The photos and photo links are at the Christmas/Holiday thread. Take a peek, it may cheer you up.

Katiecat - hope you are feeling cheerier today... please post often so we know how you are, ok? Ellen's kitty photos should do the trick.

Susan - hope your week is going well! Didya get my newsletter mailed out?

Kathy - did you get moved?

Shanna - where are you? I had a filling fall off my tooth and need you, lol.

Hi to anyone else reading this.

Today Mary and I are going to a Christmas luncheon. No clue about the menu - hope it's not too many points, lol. There will be a demonstration for decorating (Ellen, are you the instructor?) and also musical entertainment. I thought it would be a good idea for Mary to get dressed up and out of the house. Poor Derwood (my nickname for Dale - think of Endora, lol) has to watch all the kids, but he's much, much better.

Then, this evening, my sisters and their dhs will be joining Neal and me for dinner out. This is at a buffet restaurant w/lots of healthy choices. Best part is, I don't have to cook! Gonna have a fun day!

Hope yours is fun, too!
Bbl,

...and this is really a fly-by, because I am filling in for someone at work and have to be there at 7:30 this morning, ugh! Definitely need more coffee... I'll try to make it back later to do individuals...gotta start my baking tonight so I can get cookies mailed to my mom, my sister, and Tim's mom on Saturday.

I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words and good wishes. You guys are the greatest. I'm still down, and a lot of things haven't changed, but I really do feel like I'm doing some better. I am truly, truly grateful to have friends like you.

Hugs,
Katiecat

Katie~(((((HUGS))))) to you. I do hope you get to feeling better. I can smell the baking already, send some this way.

Sue~(((((HUGS))))) to you also. I am sorry that things aren't so great right now. We are here for you if and when you want to talk about it.

Jane~you are too kind and you don't have to send batteries Missy. It's sweet enough of you to think of me and send the light. I swear I have looked everywhere for one and found one that was kind of funky and too big so I passed on it, haven't seen one since. Hope you and Mary have a fun luncheon and then a nice dinner with your sisters and family. Sounds like you have a busy day planned. Yeah, I saw your border and loved it! You are right about decorating. I told V that I need to paint the LR green. For some reason I am on a green kick and think it will go better than the yellow. The plan was yellow walls and green furniture but that changed-I do like the putty color and think it will look a lot better. Wasn't thinking about the sunlight when we painted the yellow. I do like it but think I am wanting something a little darker, but not too dark, maybe a sage color. We will see.

Hi to everyone else!

Getting ready to head to Target to pick up a game for the family. I used to buy a family gift (game) every year because we enjoy playing them but haven't done that in a few years. Saw this game called Scene It and thought it looked fun, especially since we seem to watch a lot of tv. Was up bright and early this morning, well early anyway! They have different times for the vet for walk-ins and didn't want to wait til 1 so took him this morning at 8. I still go to the one we started out with so it is a 20 mn. drive one way which is fine. Thinking when we eventually move it will be back there since it is still a little rural. Fearing this little town is going to grow so fast and soon be part of Wichita. They are building shopping centers everywhere which I don't think we need-too much traffic. And they are wanting to build a fancy hotel with lake and such about two miles from our house. It is on the busy highway and will probably do well but I didn't realize it was going to build up and so fast. Anyway...got a bit side tracked there. Ernie dog is fine, just a routine check-up and shots. Boy does he hate the vet especially when he starts feeling him up! Anywho..nothing really planned for the day except Target. Will probably work on cleaning the bathrooms later, need to mop the floors.

Well, take care ladies and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Morning ladies--

I didn't go to work last night. I had a terrible experience w/my car!
On my way to work, the engine seized up on me and I was stuck on the freeway for 2hrs.!!! Had some friends come over and help me out. They called AAA to tow my car home. I was driving then noticed lights coming on,,,,then realized I was just coasting on the freeway. Thank god I wasn't trying to pass anyone!

James is having a friend (mechanic) take a look at it before we take it to the Toyota place where we usually take it for all our oil changes and stuff. Two weeks ago, I had the oil changed. After they did that, they told me that they had to replace the plug to the oil tank (or whatever....remember I'm a mechanically challenge girl here) they replaced it w/a plug that doesn't fit our car but will work until my next oil change. So, we were going to make an appointment to get that fixed BEFORE the next oil change....maybe right after Christmas. But after two weeks.......I'm sitting on the side of the freeway!

So stressed. After James got home last night he checked the oil to see how much there was and it was dry. So we looked around the driveway to where I park to see if there was any oil....none.

But....this morning after they towed the car away to the mechanics, there was oil everywhere....but only from when it got towed back home because I don't park where they left the car last night. So I have no idea what's going on.

I'm needing to get ready to go to grandpa's....he's letting me borrow grandma's car until mine is fixed.

Sorry for no individuals today. I just needed to vent. This couldn't have happened at a worse time I tell you.....

I'll be back later when I get the car home and I've cleaned up. My stress level is on high today.

Take Care

(((((HUGS))))) Marti~thank goodness you made it home safely, and there was no mishap on the freeway. Bet it is just something simple like replacing the plug and oil. It may have fell out on your way to work. I am hoping it is something simple, nothing like having car problems at this time and thank goodness your grandpa has a car you can borrow. Try not to get too stressed sweetie-I know that is easier said than done.

Anyway...was just checking in for a few minutes since I already went to the vet and Target and now have nothing to do. Thought I would do a little surfing the net.

Happy Holidays Everyone
Can you beilieve how close its getting to Christmas , doesn't seen possible does it,but it is .I woke up with 4 kitties one of top of me and one beside and 2 at my feet,sure glad I have a big bed ,for them Today I jumped on the scale and I am down 2 more pounds ,I don't know what the heck is going on,but its good.Must be all the stress I finally finished my lights, so glad thats done with,now today its floors ,Kobi's having more seizures today ,doesn't usually happen two days in a row, but occassionally , so have to keep him close to me.

Hi Jane
Yes thats quite of collection of kitties isn't it ,I have a large family I love the story about the snowflakes It sounds like Grandma and Mackenzie have a wonderfully special relationship Ohh how I long for that, I can hardly wait to have a grandbaby of my own. I think at this point my only hope is Melissa ,so I will keep my fingers crossed that this relationship keeps blossoming .They seem so happy and pefectily matched , I know I have said this many times now ,but the changes in her are so wonderful to see, she is such a sweet kind hearted girl,and I have waited and prayed that she would find someone like this,She waited a year since ending her last relationship and I know she was lonely and tempted to go back to it , but I kept asking her to please be patient and not to do something she would regret,I told her their is someone for you, someone who will treat you with all the things you deserve, and now there is and I could'nt be happier.Anyway she went to the doctor yesterday and she gave her some antibiotics , so ,she should start feeling better in a couple of days.So happy to hear Dale is feeling so much better,Derwood thats to funny how does he feel about that, I just watched bewitched a little while ago , funny coincidence.I hope You and Mary have a nice time at the Christmas Luncheon ,that sounds like so much fun, I wish I could do something like that with my daughter but she's always so busy running from one job to the next and then soccer ,she really does to much,but she loves it,and she's a very responsible girl.I just worry about her getting sick,Mom stuff you know Well as usual its !:00 pm and I still have to get my engine going ,so have a wonderful time at lunch and a great day and wow then a dinner out with your sisters and husbands you lucky lady.

Hi Cristi
I guess your at Target shopping for the game, I hope you find it , I looked everywhere for a book light to can't find one anywhere I can't figure out why ,you would think that someone would carry them .All I could find was those big clip on ones and I didn't want that .SO your couch is putty I like that colour it easier to decorate around ,when I bought my couch I thought it would be easy, seeing it had many different shades in it, not so ,after trying numerous samples and much frustration I settled for a taupe shade which I find a little boring, the kids say I'm a tad anal hmmh imagine that I think I went into shock when I moved out of my other house, my tastes suddenly changed from peach's yellows wedgewood blues and sage greens to what I have now, a dramatic difference. Are you really thinking of moving , your house is so nice, I don't even think given the option , I would have the energy to do this again.I am happy to hear Ernie had a great checkup, and alls well, I don't blame him though, who wants to be invaded by a stranger Well I hope you found your game , and your having a great day .

Hi Katie
Sorry to hear your still feeling down I know things don't change overnight, but think as positive as you can, because things will surely turn around,I now its hard I have been there I am still there , but I try not to let things overtake me,thats one thing I have learned and it took a long time to do it. So your baking cookies ,what kind are you making , you know theres a lot of cookies on here some are sweet some are nutty , some nuttier than others , right girls ,no names Glad to hear that you are able to do things to keep busy though that really does help.I hope your day at work is good well as good as it can be I know you don't know me yet ,but I am happy to help and listen just like the other gals, but medically speaking Dr. Katy has the best advise , right Katy Have a great day Katie.

Hi Marti
Thanks for sharing that , my ex still thinks he's a saint never did anything wrong , never ever acknowledged his actions and never will, he's the only one who doesn't think he made any mistakes, his family all still asks about me sends their best wishes and tell my kids how much they miss me,and they hope I'm doing well. Some people see the error of their ways and some refuse to. My Kids completely understand and support me,and unfortunaltely have no respect for their father, because of his actions
and his unwillingness to accept his responsibilites and mistakes they don't sympathize with him at all. What can you do , all I can say is that I feel safe ,at peace, and in a much happier enviroment now ,and thats better for my children and my kitties and me. I think its great though that you and Janes ex's actually realized their mistakes and took responsibiltiy even if it was to late, I am also happy you both have sweet wonderful men in your lives now to Love and to be loved by ahhhhhhh. How's that for more information anyways Marti you have a great day and thanks again for the extra pictures ,I love looking at them all.

Hi Sue
I wish you had better news , so sorry that things are still not going well for your family,I will keep you in my prayers ,that things soon turn for the better, I know its hard to think happy thoughts about Christmas ,but it is indeed a day to build change and happieness from,I really hope things get better ,I am happy at least your weather is warm and sunny,those day help the spirit ,I wish for you better days starting today.(((((HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY)))))

Hi Mindee
How are you guys doing today, Hows the sweetie doing I so hope he's feeling better just keep that country music playing, I bet you are all getting so excited to see his face on Christmas day when he gets to open gifts, hope your camera's loaded and ready to go. Did Tommy get his licence back ,so you can drive to get things now,I hope so , Well I have to really get doing something , it seems you get on here and before you know it an hour has passed.so you guys have a great day

Hi Julie
Thank you so much for the card , your puppies are so adorable ,I bet you squeeze the heck out of them , they are so sweet.I'm keeping you in my prayers for good Baby news ,and Wedding news.I hope things are going well otherwise and I hope you have a great day.

Hi kathy
I take it your not thrilled I'm coming with me sleigh,I understand your busy with the move and all so I turned aroung and headed for home I was getting tired anyways. maybe next year you could pick me up I hope your all settled and things are great even without me there,but I know you will get over it have a great day .

Hi Angie
Whats going on out there,hows my cutie Tanner and his equally cutie brother Brandon doing , tell them Aunti Ellen says hi. What isn't on your agenda today I thought that might be a shorter list for you Its snowing here big white fluffy flakes , sooooo pretty ,I love the way it looks, I suppose your out sunning in 90 degree weather though Well I must cut this short I am getting nothing done , so many gals. I hope your having a wonderful day .

Hi Susan
Where is you, Get off the phone its lonely here without you, I'm not talking to you till you come back,I need to know if I should pack my hula skirt , I will be here waiting for you , hope your having a nice day ((( Kisses and Hugs for Gaby )))) but none for you

Hi Shanna
I don't know you , but I hear your name often , so I think your out there somewhere can't you hear all the girls asking for you ,Jane needs you please come back.

Hello Dr.Katy
I suppose your busy today , but I don't know ,I haven't heard from you, but my uneducated guess is you are, might you be baking some cookies for me, might you be doing laundry, might you be helping the poor or sick ,what might you be doing miss Katy.Whatever it is you might be doing I hope your having a great day doing whatever it is you might be doing.

Well I must get a move on so if I have neglected anyone I am Humbly sorry but I must clean, because I've learned it won't do it if I don't , did that make sense, any ways have a wonderful take everyone.


(((((((((JANE ITS SNOWING BIG FLUFFY WHITE FLAKES BEAUTIFUL )))))))
ANd I'M THINKING OF YOU AND MACKENZIE

Hi Marti
Just caught your post on the way out , sorry about your scare last night , I am so happy you got home safely .I hope that it is something easy to fix but mostly thats its safe for you to drive, I would have been scared to death out there on the freeway for 2 hours ,so happy your safe (((((HUGS))))

Hiya ladies,

Katie - glad you're feeling a little better. Stop back by soon, ok?

Cristi - I mailed your package while I was in town. I checked for batteries, (it takes 2, not 3) and had 2 left in a pack, so I figured those were meant for you. So I sent them, too. The guy at the post office said you should get it in about 3 days. Hope you enjoy it at much as I do mine! I've seen the "Scene It" commercials and think the game looks like a lot of fun. Glad Ernie got a clean bill of health.

Marti - take a deep breath! Yikes, chicky, you are one lucky lady to get through that ordeal unscathed! Bless your friends for staying w/you all that time. Your grandma would be glad you're using her car.

Ellen - YAY for 2 more pounds down! Glad your DD is on antibiotics now. Dale didn't know how to take the "Derwood" stuff at first. But he has noticed that when I'm upset with him, I for sure call him Dale, so at least he knows I'm not mad when I call him Derwood, lol. Send snow!!! I want a lot of it!!!! Preferably enough to close the schools because I just love unexpected snow days. The kids and I used to always, and I do mean Always, play Monopoly on those days. Last year though, Katie didn't want to!!!!!! Didn't let her know it, but I was so disappointed! Will you come and play with me when it snows?

Hi to all who read this.....

Well, the lunch and program were nice, and I did very well with the food. They served big portions, but I only ate half, and skipped dessert. It looked de-lish, too - peppermint ice cream!

I'm looking forward to a nice evening w/my sisters. They're crazy - you guys would like them, lol.

Have a good one, and I'll see you tomorrow!

Hello girls..

Well I have grandma's car. Nice little Toyota Camry. Grandpa wanted to make sure I'm careful with it. Told him that I'll drive just like grandma. We had a good afternoon together. He bought me lunch at Subway. Then we went through some old photo's of when he was a kid and a teenager. Handsome man!!

The car situation isn't good. The oil drainded out of the engine (which caused it to seize up on me) and when that happens, you either have to buy a new one or spend a lot of money repairing the old one. I'm not sure what we're going to do. The weird thing is....I got a call this afternoon from the Kendall Car dealership to tell me that the Chrysler 300 that we had order a few months ago came in last night. Now how strange is that?? So now James and I are debating on whether to go ahead and get the new car. Would be nice but the extra payments are going to be horrible. Putting money down on it will take up ALL our savings! (which isn't much) Oh what to do, what to do!

Tonight at work there is a department Christmas party. Sounds like fun. Not sure how it works since there has to always be someone on the floor to answer phones and tend to test that are emergencies. We'll see how it goes. I'm feeling really stressed about work and not having been a few days. I've ran out of PTO time so now the days that I'm taking off I'm not getting paid for. I have Christmas Eve off and I won't get paid for that......sheesh!

Well heck, I'm no fun today now am I? Just a bunch of "Boo Hoos" Well I'll try to be more cheerful.

I'm dying for some sleep here too, that may be an issue. I got up early because the tow truck came by around 8:00 or 8:30......they didn't call or verify who I was....hopefully I didn't hand my keys to someone who had access to a tow truck!! Oh man, wouldn't that be just the thing to top this week off?

Anyway.....so many post today so I'm going to hold off on the individuals. Thank you ladies for letting me vent and get my feelings out. Hopefully I'll have good news on the car getting fixed OR a new car. Either way...I'll try not to be so down next time.

Sending HUGS to you all!!!

Hi Marti
This is for you

Thank you Ellen!!!!!

I am here.

So sad and sick.

Just $$$$$ is owed to everyone. Babysitter,Mikes mother, Ortho.........just can never keep up.

Rocky is fine,sweet man.

Just popping in for a HUG........

Think I am mean?? This one group thinks I am.......yep. I can get sassy if need be - I learned that from Doug. lol

Just ain't taking crap from people through the net......I take it in real life.

Anyway- shake it off,.......

LaLaLa............I will get the newsletter mailed tomorrow jane

Hi Susan
This is for you

hmmmm, a red box?? lol.


See, some might take that as sassy- just my humor.

No harm, right??? I didn't offend you did I Ellen?? It was probably a hug or something?? The numbers to your checking account??? lol

THANK YOU

I feel better- talked with my sweetie and he is always calming. He said no, I am not mean, I just have a personality........lol

ok,,,,,,,,,soooooooo much to do. I feel like crap still,,,,,,,,my head is all stuffy and I had a bugger cast on my nose this morning.......lol

ta ta