[Jane]

Good morning, ladies!!

Katy - feels good to have a really clean house, doesn't it? Not that I'd know this 1st hand, lol. I, too, work better when the others are out of the house.

Ellen - I think you'd love a red room! At least one wall... I thought about doing my kitchen in red, but it adjoins my living room, and the carpet there is green. Don't want to look Christmasy all year, lol. I have always tried to take one of the colors of a room and use it in the connecting room so it all flows well. Not necessarily the main color, sometimes a secondary color. Anyway, I think you should go for it!!

Mindee - glad you popped in, sweetie!! Hope you're back again soon!!

Pam - yep, your sister is a challenge! Speaking of colors, the blue you mention does sound so serene and cool.

Cristi - great minds think alike, lol. Btw, love your new avatar! So feminine. Our coffee table and end table between the recliners in Mission syle, in a burnished oak. I just know you're going to love the cable internet. Wish I could get it out here. We can't even get internet over the satellite out here, boo hoo.

Marti - so glad your buddy will be on your shift and in your department. Did you say you'll carpool? That will be nice. Hope you had fun with him and his wife last night. Did you fill him in on department stategies?

Diane - welcome!!! Your career does sound fun. Bet you meet all sorts of fun people. Yes, I do like some country music if it isn't twangy. And I've been known to do a line dance when I'm tipsy, lol. When you get a chance, and you're ready, you might want to fill out a bio, ok?

Doreen - if you're reading this, you found the right place! Just jump in, ok?

Well, ladies, this is the big day. Dale gets his surgery. They're taking bone off his hip an putting it in his neck. Youch!! And this is done on an out-patient basis. Can you believe that??? So I'll have th kiddos in a litle while until after supper tonight. The twins will be fine, but Caylin, the 16 month old, will be a challenge. She quick as anything, and fiesty, but loving.

Have a good day I'll try to bbl,

Welcome Diane! The more the merrier, I always say....your job sounds great...I love the way you describe it. Look forward to getting to know you better. Your post about line dancing reminded me of something interesting I saw once. We were dancing at a reggae bar and a group of people began line dancing to reggae. It looked cool! Who would have thought they would go well together?

Jane - Wishing Dale an easy surgery and a quick recovery. I am amazed that they can do all that on an outpatient basis. Last year my cousin's 3 y/o had brain surgery and was home by the end of the day, playing with her toys. I guess nothing should surprise me after that....

Marti - Great news about your friend and new coworker...hope a carpool works out...Hey - my ILs painted their newly remodeled kitchen a nice warm burgundy color and it looks really good...I love painting rooms different colors. Got the urge to do it now, but am restraining myself as we are remodeling this summer and don't want to spend $$ on anything else unless I absolutely have to.

Cristi - way envious of the cable internet...sigh...someday......

Ellen - I love your decorating ideas. I wanted to paint a room red, but our living room has an unusually low ceiling so I didn't do it as I thought it would enhance that cave-like feeling. I put red in the room through a loveseat slipcover and throw pillows...so I have some warm tones...

Pam - hope sis has calmed down...or a least you are far far away.....Glad to hear Eddie is coming home soon....I can tell you miss him very much.

I made abig bowl of shrimp pad thai - from WW - last night and ate a big bowl while watching the SuperBowl. I'm not a big football fan, but I enjoyed it anyway. I spent most of the game sewing covers for throw pillows in my living room. Now everything is matchy-matchy and I am happy. Guess I couldn't just rest with a clean room, I had to redecorate it as well...haha

Today we are off to the gym to play this a.m. and I have to attend a board meeting for the preschool tonight...so another busy day begins...have great one ladies.

[JEO1982]

Good morning ladies!!!

I thought I would jump in here and introduce myself a little...

My name is Jenn. I am 22 years old and in the throws of planning my wedding and shower (thought that was supposed to be planned for me but now my mom has me all involved LOL). The "Big Day" is May 14th and I can't wait!!! My fiancee's name is Tim and he is 10 years older then me. He is a total sweetheart and is always trying to take care of me (which is only bad when I say 'i'm tired I think I'll skip the gym and take a nap" and he says 'ok sweetie, go ahead and rest' )

Actually that want to sleep rather than do anything is starting to consume me... I think I need help. Yesterday we went to register at Crate and Barrel, then what to Target and Walmart and my sister's to see the baby. We got home at 3 or 3:30 and I went to bed... I got up at 5:30 and we went to a different sister's house (i have 5 sisters & 1 brother) for the first half of the game. We left at halftime and I took a bath and went to bed by 9:30PM, yet I am still tired now... This is becoming more and more of an issue. I don't feel any better after exercising, I'm getting hungry more than I should and no matter how much sleep I get it doesn't seem to be enough Any suggestions???

Sorry to have whined in my first post here I just think I need some guidance. I hope you ladies are having a great day!

[caldollgrl]

Thanks for the welcome Jane.

Today I hope to get back to the gym, I went everyday until the end of last summer and have not got back into it yet. It is going to rain all day so no Bark Park for me today and I'll miss the excusse that I am to tired from the park to go. Can't wait until the ice is off the trails so we can hike again. I listen to a book tape while hiking and if the book is good you can go alot farther than you planned on.

We are going to a family reunion with my inlaws in September to Orlando and I hope to be in shape by then.
Talk to you all this evening need to get on some much needed house work, you would think thats all one would need to keep in shape (LOL).

Doreen

[PamPSM644]

Good morning everyone. I'm recovering my good humor after so much drama. Talking to "my girls" always is so therapeutic.

A big welcome to Jenn. A bride to be.Arn't you fresh,young and optimistic. If I'm lucky it'll rub off on me. Your intended sounds like a sweetie. Yes, Bert ,is precious. We love our fur kids around here.

Ellen, Have you desided what your going to do about livingroom yet? I'm going to go listen to your son's band after I get though here and I'll save it for my DS to hear to. Did everyone recover from the car accident?

Jane, it's amazing what they can do in the office. I suppose recovering at home is better then in a hospital bed and it makes the HMO's happy.You'll be busy with the kids and your such a good Grandma.

Diane,I'm not the least surprised you are an expert in line dancing.It's a happy community kind of activity. Right up your alley. Those leather jackets sound yummy ,you'll be getting a Harley Davidson next to go with them.

Dark,and rainy here today but I don't care. I'm feeling pretty good. As long as I can avoid further drama from my sis I'll do just fine.

Doreen, read a post from you yesterday. You have a gorgous Great Dane. I always associate the pets with the people. Awful isn't it? I'm such a critter person. Good to have you aboard.

Pam

[FrouFrou]

Good Morning Ladies and a BIG WELCOME to all the newbies, Jenn, Diane and Doreen.

Thank you ladies about the avatar. I took DD's advice and instead of looking at clip art which I never could find what I wanted. I looked at just pictures and found lots! I thought this was sooo cute. Love the color pink and pink carnations are my favorite flower. They smell sooooo good. Plus I would love to have a cat and thought this one was really cute, love the color of it. Can't have one till DS#1 moves out because he is allergic. But I found a lot of pics so I may be changing my avatar every other week or so. LOL

Katy~don't envy me because we don't have it anymore! LOL We liked how fast everything was coming up and that was it. Didn't like that we had to go through IE for everything. So kept AOL and before I could tell V to wait on cancelling-I was going to see what AOL had to offer for the $14.95 that could be used with the cable. We would still be saving. He cancelled it before I even goton this morning. Guess I can still check it out and he can call back. They are going to think we are crazy. Guess we are just creatures of habit. I envy you...with all your sewing and knitting or was it crocheting? I can sew some and I seem to have more patience for it now but I no longer have a sewing machine. My mom had given me her old one and since I hardly used it I gave it to my sister. Wish I would have kept it because I know she doesn't have it anymore. Anyway...you are so crafty.

Jane~sending good wishes for Dale today. It does amaze me how they do so many types of surgeries now days and are sent home the same day. Our tv stand is a burnished oak and when we got the new coffee and end tables while they are the mission style I am not sure what type of wood they are-forgot. It's darker but I still like them and that is what we are going to do the DR table in eventually.

Ellen~you have to share pics when you do the red. I just know it is going to be nice. I went to hear your DS's song and it wouldn't come up for me. I am going to try again later.

Pam~blue used to be my favorite color for the house. I still have the blue couch, well it's blue and white and blue valances in the office and family room but green and burgundy seem to be my new colors. For years I had blue everything. Before leaving CA my living room furniture was blue, as well as the valances and carpet through out the house. All the baths were decorated with blue-DH didn't like color on the walls but did let me do some wallpaper on one wall in each room. Anyway...a LOT of blue, even my cars were blue! It is calming and with all the white I had with it it had a cool, crisp feel something you needed in the desert. The last four years of living in CA I lived in Palmdale.

Diane~Once again WELCOME. Look forward to getting to know you.I like country music and linedancing. Just don't go dancing because DH doesn't care to dance or do the bar/club thing.He said he would go but I don't want him to go just for the sake of going for me, I want him to go because he wants to. I love to dance. I used to watch this show on the country station, for the life of me I can't remember what it was called. It was on everyday at 1 and at 4 and they played country music and danced-loved that show and they went off the air. I was so sad when they left. Those people were like an extended family because you got to know the regulars.

Jenn~WELCOME to you again also. Look forward to getting to know you. Don't worry about whining we all do it sometimes. It is good to get it out. Not sure I can help you tho. I am kind of in a rut and trying to get on track with things. Right now exercise is low on the list. Trying to work on eating healthy first and getting that water down. I figure the exercise will come in time. Sounds like DBF is a sweetie. May 14th will be here before you know it! CONGRATULATION'S on your upcoming wedding! My wedding anniversary is May 12th so of course I think May is a great time for a wedding! And yes, Bert is cute! We had a white bunny named Katie, and two finches named Bert and Ernie.

Doreen~WELCOME to you once again. Have to agree with you on the house cleaning being enough exercise to lose, you sure would think that wouldn't ya? I swear I am forever picking up after everyone and my kids are not small that I need to be doing this!

Hi to everyone else

Speaking of cleaning house....yeppers that is what I am doing today. It is so ugly outside, rainy. Of course it is supposed to freeze tonight and snow tomorrow. For about the next 3 or 4 days they say it is supposed to be like this. ICK! That darn groundhog! Anyway...have tons of laundry to do also. I had been doing two loads a day to keep up with it and I didn't do any yesterday so that much more to do today. Other than that...not a lot going on as usual.

Take care ladies and try and have a wonderful day!

See ya...

[jewels2]

Hey Girls!!!!

WELCOME TO DOREEN, DIANE, AND JENN!!!
Sorry I havent posted in a bit, Ive been sick and didnt really feel much like getting on here!!!

JANE: HOPE all goes well for Neal today!!!
JENN: What part of Mass??? Im in providence, Rhode Island

Well glad that my hometown won the superbowl last night, Im not much into football, but I always watch the final hoorahhh!!!!
Didnt step on the scale this weekend, cause I have TOM, so hopefully I will get some good results next weigh in, Ive been doing really well going to the gym and eating healthy, so hopefully Im officially back on track!!!
Went to Old Navy yesterday and bought some new gym clothes for motivation! Nothing much else new here...Sorry I didnt have time to get through all the posts, you guys have really been chatting away!!!!!
Have a good afternoon
Julie

[PamPSM644]

Ellen, I tried to link up the band to but couldn't get though. Poop.

[JEO1982]

Doreen: Aren't family get-togethers a great external motivator? I want to hit goal for my wedding because I will be seeing people I haven't in a few years... I'm sure you share the sentiment of wanting to "wow" 'em!

Pam: Thanks for the welcome! You sound like you don't really need me to rub off on you...Staying in a good mood despite the rain is something I struggle to do. Good luck with your sister

Cristi: Thanks so much! I have been exercising just about 6 out of 7 days every week myself, but I still can't shake the tiredness lately... My sisters like to say "Maybe you're PG" every time something is different with me I think it is awesome that are anniversaries will be 2 days apart!

Julie: I am from Middleboro (Southeast MA)... which is probably 30 minutes from you. Isn't it strange how new clothes can re-motivate you? Good luck with your next weigh-in!

[Tea Rose]

Good Afternoon Everyone
I can't believe all the chatting thats gone on here so early in the day, I had to go make coffee before I could even start,

Well I will start by saying WELCOME TO DIANE AGAIN , DOREEN ITHINK WE CHATTED ON BOOK CLUB RIGHT, AND JENN, THE LITTLE BRIDE TO BE,
So many new people I will have to think more , which is unfamiliar territory,

Diane I love country music , I love all kinds of music right down to my sons heavy metal band,LOL I have been to metallica concerts and I have been to Julio's Iglesious concerts,I love Reba, Vince Gill, Lonestar, Diamond Rio , Tim Magraw, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks ,and on and on and on. Diane I say if find a wonderful man , go for it, its just you have to sort through so many to find one, and I for one don't have the time or energy anymore to bother, I'll take the love and loyalty of my kitties ,and they are so intelligent, LOL . Jaded maybe,its not that I don't like men , I just never found one I did.

Jenn don't listen to this, just ignore everything I have said, I'm old. I know this is such a wonderfully exciting time for you, it sounds like you have found your prince charming, enjoy every minute of it, the shower ,the wedding, the HONEYMOON (I'm not that old) and your future lives together. I was wondering if you might be low on fuel , thats why you are so tired, maybe you are so busy with all the planning you don't realize , how much emotional and physical energy it takes planning a wedding.I wish you all the best in your planning, your Wedding and You Life.

Hi Doreen
No matter what we talk about we all end up having to catch up on housework, There is no reprieve from it is there. Hiking sounds like a lot of fun,I used to do that years ago, and my Daughter still does, but it has been a long time,. Now that I think of it I used to enjoy a lot of things that I don't do anymore.I looked up The Red Hat Club since as of December I am old enough to join, but I couldn't find a Chapter here..I guess I will stick to the books for now.

Hi Katy
I always find once you do a major cleanup the decorating juices start flowing,its like the cobwebs are released from your brain, I am speaking of my cobwebs and brain of course, I do that all the time, always wondering what I can do . I am doing a sample wall in "RED" this week, and I will probably look at it for days,before I decide, I don't want to have to move all that furniture more than once if I can help it, but I am feeling adventurous today anyways, who knows what tomorrow brings, but I will be sure and let you know. wether you want to or not I haden't planned on watching the Superbowl but I did find myself catching some great plays ,anyways.

Hi Julie
Sorry you haven't been feeling well, I hope your feeling better today, Congratulations on your hometown winning the Superbowl even if your not in to football its a proud moment just the same.I will keep my fingers crossed for you weighin good things will surely happen for all your hard work and committment.

Hi Jane
My thoughts and prayers are with Dale , that doesn't sound pleasant at all, I know today they do so many serious surgeries, in day surgery, doesn't seem right ,My neighbours mom had quadrupel heart surgery and they sent her home in three days , I almost fell over, I personally think thats to soon, but thats the way it is nowadays. I guess you will have your hands full with the little ones tonight, enjoy.I could make a quick trip out there to help if you'd like.

Cristi ":WARNING" " WARNING" 'WARNING'
Its Heavy Metal the vocals are "Screaming" my son has a beautiful voice but doesn't use it in this project, So listen at your own risk personally I love it because I am so used to the different styles of music, I have been going through this since my son was fifteen, and since I always wanted to know where he was and what he was doing I made an effort to be a part of the things he loved to do, and music is definitely on the top of the list. He writes the music , lyrics plays guitar and sings, After his landscaping business , this is his priority. I have gone to his shows along with my daughter for years, but I haven't had a chance since he started this project, because of the way I've been feeling , but I know I will , I may have to take earplugs because its loud, but I'm used to it after all these years.Then I will go home and listen to something soft,Well Mrs Cristi enjoy getting your housework done, and I will definitely post pictures if my room gets that fresh coat of paint, maybe I will post pictures of the sample wall and you girls can be the judge of wether I should continue or stick to my taupe although I will change the shade of taupe to a warmer colour,anyways,.regardless I am painting, no matter what the colour.

Hi Pam
Did you listen yet, I don't know what type of heavy metal you guys like , but I hope you aren't shocked, my son said I hope it doesn't give her a heart attack, but It hasn't killed me yet so I think its safe See I love it , but its my son I am very proud of both my children ,in whatever they do, within the law that is, and I have never had any trouble there thank God,
Is Eddie on his way home yet, I sure hope so , glad to hear the X is going to be able to care for himself and that he knows what day and year it is , I even have trouble with that , so I'm even more impressed with his recovery Any way the most importand aspect is that Eddie is coming home soom and you and He can resume your lives free of this man. ummmm did that sound mean. oh you understand better than anyone Pam just saw your post I will try something else if you can't.

Hi Angie
Your such a card, Nothing like an Angiegram to brighten up my day :lol I hope everything is well at your dwelling, give my boys a hug or a kick in the pants whichever you feel is most appropriate today I'd say don't work to hard but I know that would fall on deaf ears, Have a great day and keep the humor coming,:lol;

Well a Howdy do to everyone else , Miss Mindee Sue, Susie Cue, Katie,Kathy yes where have you been, can't still be unpacking can you, actually I haven't finished putting my decs away so its possible you girls have a wonderful day and I will be back later sure as the weeds take over the garden.

[caldollgrl]

I really admire you ladies and how you all respond and care for one another in you posts. Finished housework and have some time before the gym opens. I go to ladies workout express which is one of those 30 minute circuit things. My lightweight "cheap" vacume is in the shop so I had to use my 600 poound kirby today, the one before they came out with self propel types. I refuse to do the stairs with it one of the boys will have to handle that.

Cristi..I used to live in CA also, moved here to MI 21/2 years ago from Alta Loma. It was so much easier to eat healthy there for me, the fish and veggies were so fresh and I had the garden year round. Needless to say putting on a bathing suit everyday keeps you real honest.

Ellen...I used to have a red kitchen and loved it. I like to keep one room with reds here it is or will be (another project not done yet) the library. I too hope you post pictues I could use some ideas.

Jenn..My sister and I went on Atkins 2 years ago at the same time she lost weight I think she wears a 6 now and she kept it off, unlike me. When I saw her last summer she looked 15 years younger I don't know what I was more envious of her weight loss or her so.....cute Buryberry backpack (LOL). We just started again together so this time I have more motivation. Ofcouse a wedding would be the ultimate motivator, pictures, pictures, pictures.

DH just came in to borrow something and I competely lost my train of thought.

Thanks for all the welcomes.

Doreen ( who one day will not have 2 kids in college, and will be able to buy a burberry
backpack too)

[PamPSM644]

Set back,again. X sob is now a diabetic and has to have insulin shots. So now Eddie won't be home till next week it seems so he can help Dad learn to check his blood and give himself the shots. He's also going to get him started on a proper diet and take away his liense. X was told that if he starts drinking again it'll kill him so thats that I hope.

Ellen, tried several times to get though to hear the band but it was a no go.

Doreen, I used to have a Kirby years ago. What a vacuum! It could take a beating and keep on going. Now I use what ever is on sale.Alta Loma is just down the road. I'm in Highland.

Pam

[Tea Rose]

Pam I sent you an email with the link try that, and let me know.

[Marti]

Oh my.....look at all the excitement going on here today!!

Welcome to Diane, Jenn, & Doreen!!! So glad to have you three here! As someone mentioned...the more the merrier!

Jenn--Looking forward to getting to know you and how the upcoming wedding is coming along! I'll be celebrating my ONE year anniversary next month. Trying to go away to Cali for a week.....really looking forward to that. Anyway...WELCOME!!

Diane--I like the sound of your new outfit! Sounds fun and adventurous!! I have never linedanced, but always thought that would be fun. I'm not a huge country music lover, but I do like some. I like a variety.....keeps me on my toes and lets me explore everything. A big WELCOME to you!

Doreen--You have plenty of time until September and working hard on it...you will make a difference and WOW your family!! I would love to have a huge family reunion...if only we could get the entire family together!! WELCOME to our "family" here!!

Katy--A different color in every room would be so nice!! I would really like to do some painting...but I think I'm in a lazy funk when it comes to decorating! I'm horrible! But something needs to be done. How are you liking our unusual Oregon weather??

Jane--My thoughts will be w/Dale today. Poor guy. I hope this helps him out and things start feeling better. Have LOTS of fun w/the girls tonight!

Cristi--I too like your new advatar!! It's a sweet photo and it seems to fit your personality! Today James & I have been cleaning up the house! Yep...can you believe I got James involved? But half the junk on our counter tops were his!! So he HAD to be involved!

Ellen--So good to see you here again! Love reading your post. And you always bring a smile to my face!! Love the comment about the weeds!!

Julie--Glad that your hometown won the game! I didn't watch any games so I have no idea who had won. I'm sure it was in the paper....but I must have skipped that.

Pam--I hope your X changes his ways. Life is so worth living for...and if he changes now...he has future grandkids and DIL to look forward too! I hope things change around for him.

Hello to anyone I may have missed!!

I had a lovely evening yesterday. They took us out to dinner at Chapala's...a good mexican restaurant. Had........yep you guessed it FISH TACOS!! Very good dinner. And I had a margaritta with it!! So I was feeling really chatty last night.

Well girls...I hope to get on here more....hopefully James has stopped taking over the computer! I need to eat dinner then get ready for work. I will check in tonight afterwards.

Welcome to all the new girls and Hello to the rest!
Hugs to you all!!

take care

[Jane]

Hold on a sec.... go on over to chit chat # 110, please. See you there.