Hello,

What kind of severe weather did you end up with, Diane? Hopefully none, especially if it would hamper you spending Mother's Day with your daughter.

Bonnie2, hey, my DH is a real rock connisseur (sp?). He got a permit to get rock at the public land quarry and would load his pickup with rocks each weekend. We used them in landscaping. I'm betting the rocks in your field didn't look like those rocks, though. Hope you had a good Mother's Day.

Bluet, so glad that the antibiotic is working its magic and giving you some relief. I hope that by today you'll be all over your sinus problem. So what did you end up doing this weekend? I know what you mean about itching to get working on the yard. Since we haven't planned out what we're going to do, we're kind of in a holding pattern. I did buy some plants to go into a container, though, so I'll have to be content with planting that for now. Of course, it's cold today, and has been pouring all day so I've been doing inside stuff.

SunnyD, what a contented kitty that is! Looks just like your kitties look. Your Joe is so thoughtful, and what wonderful friends you have. That's too bad about your Mom feeling so ill--hope she's okay now. How great for you guys to talk on the phone like that. You know, my cousin was going to get married on 7/7/77, but ended up getting married on 4/7/77. I think she should have waited just for the numbers.

Normally, my Dad's place is $1,600, but because he needs some assistance, they tack on $500 for the first "level" of assistance, and then it's more money for each level. He has to have help with his stockings every day, his feet washed twice a week, and then since he wasn't taking his medication appropriately, they started helping him with that plus he wasn't bathing well so they started shower assistance. So the more assistance he gets, the more money it costs. I wasn't very happy with him because he didn't tell me he was being discharged from rehab on Friday. Today was the first day he called. He's still walking with the walker--hopefully it's not a permanent thing, but I think it is. He's going to try driving tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers on that one! Kind of scary.

I was feeling a little down yesterday morning because I thought my kids forgot about Mother's Day--no cards, no call. My son in Seattle ended up not coming down. My DH took me out for breakfast in the morning, then in the afternoon we went to an herb farm that was having a Mother's Day thing. While we were driving there, my Seattle son called to wish me a happy Mother's Day so I felt a bit better. My other son called when we got home, and we talked for quite a while, then while we were talking, my daughter called, and she sent an e-card. So I was feeling better by the end of the day.

Tomorrow a friend and I are riding up in the senior center bus (she's a senior, although I've never known how old she is) to tour the peony and iris gardens about an hour north of here. Have to get up early to catch the bus, but it should be worth it. Hope it's not raining like it is now--that would be bad.

Have a good Monday evening, everyone!

Sunny so glad you had a good day on Sunday and bless Joe's heart he is such a thoughtful man.


Sheila we didn't end up having any bad weather so I made the trip just fine and had a nice time. I have a SIL that loves to cook so he made dinner. They have the nursery all ready so I got to see it and it is so sweet. We are really starting to get excited now her baby shower is Sunday.

I am on a new weight loss venture...Weight Watchers. I am going to go to my first meeting tonight. I have finally figured out my big problem is my eating and hopefully with some accountability I will be able to get it under control. It is worth a try. I am looking forward to it. Bonnie 2 and Charlotte how are you girls?

Have a wonderful Tuesday....Diane

Oh, Charlotte, I'm so, so sorry. How sad for your daughter, and for your family. I can't even imagine the emotional pain your daughter is experiencing. I am praying for her.

I'm glad that you sold the desk and got something you will enjoy. That's exciting news about the store. I'll be thinking of you on Saturday and hoping that your weather is good for your fundraiser. Sounds like it will be fun.

Darn it, SunnyD--I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. It's so tough when our parents get older, isn't it? Out the door at 5:00 am? I'd be tired, too! You're doing so well on your walking! How is your tummy situation with the new diet? It seems like you haven't been having any problem at all, which is wonderful.

Diane, I'm so glad that you were able to go visit your daughter after all. Is the baby shower at her house or in your area? Weight Watchers is a great plan. I saw on the news last night that Consumer Reports rated it the #1 way to lose weight. As with anything, you get out of it what you put into it--unfortunately, I haven't been putting much into it lately. I need to get back with it because I lost all the weight I've lost so far through Weight Watchers so I know it works if I work with it.

Bluet, we miss you!!

So the peony trip was, well, interesting. Actually, it was fun, and I met some nice ladies. Getting to the bus, we hit every stop sign in town, I think, but I wasn't all that late. It rained off and on during the day, and the fields were muddy from several days of straight rain so we looked from afar, and one owner brought blooms in for us to look at. I never realized there were so many different kinds of peonies. I was looking at the catalog and one plant was selling for $350! Can you imagine paying that much money for one peony plant? It was pretty, but not as pretty as some others, at least in my opinion.

After that garden, we went to another garden, and the bus driver had quite a time getting the big bus (Greyhound bus size) up the steep, narrow, rather winding road, but he finally made it. We toured the garden, which had a lot of other flowers. Once we were done, the bus drive drove the bus up further onto this grassy area, and proceeded to get stuck. He tried chains, digging the tires out, and the owner got his tractor out to help pull, but nothing worked. They were going to try two tractors, but discovered that the second tractor had a dead battery. Then a guy said he knew a neighbor who had a bigger tractor, but it would take 20 minutes to get there. By then, my lips were blue, and I was feeling pretty soggy. But the guy showed up in this 8000 series John Deere, which made the other two tractors look like Tonka toys. He hooked up the chain, and pulled the bus out effortlessly. Then we all got back on (where I changed my wet shoes and socks, thanks to my DH who fusses over me and made me take a change of shoes and socks), and the driver had to back down the road. He wasn't doing a very good job going around this one corner, so one of the local farmers (we'd gathered quite a few by then) asked if he could drive, and the driver said yes. That guy backed that bus down the narrow, winding road like he'd been doing it forever. We were all quite appreciative because we were starving by then and still had to travel about 20 min. to get to lunch. We had a nice lunch at a brewpub, where my friend and I sat with four other women. Two of the women had been traveling together since they'd met four years ago on one of these senior center expeditions. They had gone with other groups, too, and regaled us with great stories of where they'd been. So I arrived back home pretty tired, but glad I'd gone.

Hope everyone is enjoying a pleasant Wednesday. It hasn't rained yet, and is supposed to actually clear up and be sunny tomorrow. I'll believe it when I see it!

Are you all out playing in the sun? I did hear something about snow in Atlanta, however, but maybe that was a joke.

Not much going on with me. I did my circuit training class this morning, then went back in the afternoon for an hour to go over some additional stuff with a fitness trainer. I want to add some more weight lifting stuff to my exercise. I'm also thinking of taking a tai chi class, which is supposed to be helpful for people with physical problems.

Yesterday afternoon I saw a new dentist who looks like she's 12 year old. Have you noticed that the older you get, the younger the professional people look? When she told me I had two tiny cavities, I was horrified. She praised my brushing (and was surprised when I said I used a manual brush, not electric), told me how beautiful my teeth are, then hit me with the two cavities news. When I got home, I called my dentist in Seattle just to check and see what he thought. Turns out, he was watching one of the teeth she mentioned so she isn't just out for the money. The dentist I saw in Corvallis when I lived here before was really untrustworthy, and so I'm suspicious of all Corvallis dentists, I guess. The Seattle dentist said that some dentists think that it's best to fill early rather than wait and see, which is his attitude. I prefer that attitude, but I made an appointment and got a prescription for valium. That tells you what kind of patient I am when the dentist starts drilling.

Planted a container with herbs I got from the herb farm visit on Sunday, another container with a cherry tomato plant, and a third container has a rosemary plant in it now. I haven't found the best place to put the containers, but I'll figure it out.

Hope everyone has a great Friday! Did anyone see the Oprah show today?

I didn't see the Oprah show but recorded it to watch today sometime.
I think it was time for Caryn on survivor to go, she told to much on everyone. Also it was Anthony's time on AI to go.
We may get to babysit our grandaughter Sat. till Sun. Jenna is 13 months.
The rocks were in the field we had to plant field corn for our cattle. Didn't want them to break any parts in the planter.dumped them in a big pile.
Hope to get in at least part of my garden but weather says rain on & off all weekend.
If I don't get to post for a few days have a great weekend all you gals
BONNIE2

Oh Charlotte I am so very very sorry for the loss of the baby. I can imagine the pain your daughter is going through. Your family will be in my prayers. It sounds like you have the ball rolling on the new business I am so excited for you.

Well Sheila you are one busy lady and look at all the exercise you are trying, I am very proud of you. The baby shower is at her SIL house in Ft. Worth.

I had planned to go to WMart this morning at 6am and walk, but I slept until that time so didn't make it. I have alot of housework to do so maybe that will account for some exercise.

Have fun with Jenna this weekend Bonnie2.

Sunny and Bluet we miss you. Are you ok?

Have a wonderful day....Diane

Having a great time with gd Jenna, she is back to sleep so I'll post a little note
I didn"t get in any garden yet, rain rain rain!
dh mother called last night & her husband isn"t expected to live past a couple days,They are in Az. right now they go there winters. This is mother's 2nd husband. Allan's dad died a number of years ago. bye for now Bonnie2

Good Morning All,

Sorry I have been gone from the forum for such a long time. I have been extremely busy this past week and before that I had no energy, because I was ill with that virus/sinus thing.

It is fiscal year end, insurance renewal time and the accountant is coming tomorow to finalize April, so I am busy, Last week I took Thursday and Friday off to help daughter next door with a humungous garage sale. The weather was cold and rainy and the sale didn't draw well, so we are going to have a redo on Wednesday. Hopefully the weather cooperates, if it would just warm up by 10 degrees it would help tremendously around here.

Charlotte, I am very sorry to hear about your daughter's loss. I wish I were closer so I could give you a hug.

I have to go and get some work done ladies, I am pretty far behind here in the office. I will check in later when things quiet down.

Bluet

just have a few minutes but wanted to say thank you very much sunny for the beautiful music cd. I love it. so calming & great voices.
Allan's mother's husband is still hanging on. It is hard on her with her sugar & other medication, she didn't have with her & got sick she was in the hosp. also for 2 days to get the meds she needed & build her back up. She just wanted to be with dh so he wouldn't go & her not be by his side. must go THANKS AGAIN SUNNY D Bonnie2