Hey Chics!

Happy 4th!

Angelia, Well at least you got your first coat done and over with, right?

Jane, we have had rain and storms here, not sure if that will put a damper on the fireworks or not.

Yes I'm so glad it was a simple fix. Although we are still going to look at getting a new car. Where as it was something simple now, we're afraid next time its not going to be............both of our vehicles are old.

So now we just have to decide on what to get. So far its between the Kia Optima and now hub wants too look at the Honda Element. We looked at it when it first came out. I think its butt ugly but its one of the few vehicles hub can fit into. (he is 6'8").

Hope you all are having a great 4th!

Shel,,,6'8? That is one tall man. And ya can see why he is wanting a big car...the element is kinda boxy isn't it?

Im heading to work right away,,,was going to go and do a blood test but ran out of time and so now I have like 10 min to spare..
I have now figured out Im allergic to a necklace Monte bought me,,and I so loved it. But the catch is some kind of metal that is leaving welts on my neck. It hurts,,,I have a big welt on the back of my neck and somehow I must of twisted it and now I have a small one on the front ,,looks like a hickey,,,great.
well should get going,.,,,can throw a load of laundry in before I go.

Good morning, ladies!

Sassy - 6'8"?!? Yikes! My dad was 6'5", and I thought that was tall. Good luck with the car shopping. I don't know a thing about either of those models, but some of the others might.

Angie - can you coat the clasp with clear fingernail polish? My sister did that, and it worked for her, as long as you reapply it every once in awhile. Years ago, Neal bought me some cologne, and I broke out in hives every place on my body that it touched. Not a pretty sight. So what's the blood work for?

We had a good time with Mary Lou and Leroy last night. We came home early since they have to work today, and took the lawn chairs out to the edge of the field to watch the fireworks from a coulpe of nearby towns. I missed the family being here, but that's how it goes.

Need to get some errands done. Have a good day!

Hi Girls!

Angelia - yeah his whole family is tall. His dad is 6'5", his mom is 5'10", his Aunt is about 6'0" or so. My dr. tells me when we have kids that we have a 1% chance of them being "small" only because my parents are small. My uncles and cousins are all tall too. Here I am only 5'4".
Yes the element is like a giant box on wheels. lol. But hub and I discussed it more last night and we figure this car would be HIS (well ours but primarily his) and then once its paid off, then I'm getting my mini! And that will be MY car because he can't drive a mini! Well at least comfortably! lmaoooooo!

I bet your allergic to Nickel. That is what my grandma (passed), my mom and now me are allergic too. It leaves welts on us that can be itchy or hurt. If you want to wear something with Nickel in it, my mom found that she has to either put a coat of clear nail polish where its going to be or put it on the jewelry itself, which don't know if you want to do the second one, it being a necklace. My mom has done it on watches that the clasp had nickel in it so she could wear it without breaking out.

So next time you buy jewelry or someone else does, let them know to buy Nickel Free Jewelry and see if that helps.

Jane - yup 6'8" and I'm 5'4". lol. So we're struggling with finding something decent that doesn't cost outrageous that he can fit into! lol. Glad you had a good time last night.

Hope you all have a Great Day. I have the day/evening to myself as hub went to help his friend work on his car. I need to clean, but just don't wanna. lol. After working 12 hrs lastnight and only having two days off this week instead of our normal 3, just kinda wearing me out. Then tomorrow starts a new "week" for me so it will be another 4 days until I get off. I may just do laundry and do the rest later. lol. Not very often I have "alone time" lol.

Hi ladies,

Sassy - hope you enjoyed some alone time today, and didn't work too hard. My sister who coated her jewelry was allergic to nickel, too. Any closer to knowing which car you want?

Robin and Marti - hope you're each having fun with your vacations. You lucky dogs!!

Michelle - where are you, sweetie? How're things going?

Julie - did your DD get everything done at the new house?

Angie, MaryKate, Sue, Kim, Alex, Trixie, Angiepants, and anyone reading this, a big hello.

I did very well with the food yesterday and today. And the exercise, water, and vitamins are all good, too. Dare I hope I'm on a roll, lol?

The weather here has been gorgeous today! I've spent some of it outside with the DGDs, they're so cute! Energetic, too.

Neal and I are planning a little getaway soon, but aren't sure of the destination. Nothing too far or for too many days. Just something to enjoy his retirement a little more now that most of the work is done around the house and yard.

Hope you're having a good day. See you later.

Thanks guys for telling me about the clear nail polish...I will be doing that since I really do like the necklace. Just hate the welts and it hurts.

Shel, I think you have a great plan...so you want a mini? I keep looking at them and thinking, no way. Not with my family... I am thinking of a new car...the Verona,,,by Suzuki.

Jane,,,sounds like you and Neil and a wonderful day together.

We had our work BBQ Stampede,,,the food was excessive..I kept it cool,,but man I wanted a bit of everything. It was sooo hot out it was hard to eat anyways,,,drank/ no guzzled down two bottles of water. Went in for my weighin and did show a gain,,,showed the Dr. my food tracker and she thought I did well but did have too many breads,,,and iced teas...(over here we have sweetened teas) She was happy thou with how I am doing,,,feels Im getting it. And with my water intake she figures my gain was from the fact I had just left the BBQ. My BP was down,,,again happy about that. I feel so supported with the DR. and the nurses.
Well off to bed I go,,,need to close and lock all the windows in the main floor,,,there is a man out that has been breaking into homes trying to sexually assault women,,,even though (get this) their husbands are sleeping right next to them. There was two men who broke in and tied up a family stole all their electronics and then made them give their PIN for their debit cards. Down right scary. But it happens in the summer,,,so many people have their windows open. But we won't be...
night all

Good mornin, Ladies!

Jane - yes I enjoyed my alone time, did laundry, now it just has to be put away.........lol. No, still not sure yet on the car. We'll probably go out looking on our next days off, which is not until next Monday - Wed. Hub wants to look at the Honda Element (box on wheels if you ask me) lol. So we shall see!

Angelia - Yes I like the mini's! Not sure if I will ever get one, but they are so cute! lol. I know stupid reason for liking a car, right? lol. Also I think its because I KNOW that my husband can't drive them, at least comfortably. lol. We looked at Suzuki and hub liked the Verona, but they are discontinuing it. We test drove a Vitara and hub wasn't comfortable in it. But they have this deal now, you test drive one, print out this form from their website and have the dealer fill it out, mail it in and they will send you a $50 gas card!

Scary about the man breaking in! We had a rape down the st. from our work. Now they are telling everyone to use the buddy system. Scary stuff.

Have a Great Day Everybody!

Hi ladies,

Angie - wow, scary stuff about the assaulter! My Neal would snore right through it. I bet your weight gain is from the BBQ, like the doc said. Yay for the lowered BP. Is tomorrow your last day at the place you work now?

Sassy - I don't know much about vehicles at all, so I'm clueless about the ones you mentioned. When I buy them, I like to go for color and style, which frustrates Neal, who goes for performance, milage, etc. Guy stuff, lol. Cool about the $50 gas card!

Hello to anyone reading this.

Well, I had my Mind/Body/Soul meeting today, and it was such a good one. We talked about wholeness, balance and emotions. Very intense subjects, but we did it with lots of laughter. The music director has had to ask us to shut the door, we're so rowdy, lol. I told them about my NSV of ordering healthily at Olive Garden, and about not touching the fattening foods Katie had at her party. I've been feeling in control once again, and hope that the feeling will last.

Neal got a phone call from the college wanting him to teach an Astronomy night class on Monday and Wednesday nights. He's flattered they asked, but is unsure what to do. I told him that whatever he decides, it's ok with me.

I hope all of you are having a good day and that whatever you're doing, you're having fun.

See ya on the flip side.

Angelia--wow--the stalker stuff is scary--DH is putting fixing the locks on DD's windows and putting the lock on the breaker box outside. Girls said they didn't think about someone shutting off the power and coming into get them--they said if someone tries to get them they are going to get him first and lock him in the creepy basement (stone/concrete walls-dirt floor--red lights from previous occupants!!!) My baby dog Levi (6 year old pitbull) would eat anyone trying to hurt his mama!! DD's miniature doberman/chiuiaia (sp?) would definitely protect her!!

Jane--love astronomy--DH & I have been talking about taking an official non-credit course at the local community college. DS took it in high school. You rowdy girls better keep it in line!!

Shel--I like the mini's -- I fell in love with a sports car I saw on the highway last night. It was a Pontiac Solstice--very nice!! Next year when all the bills are paid off I get to get a new (used) car and DH is deciding if he wants a truck!!! We figure all the money that we are paying everything down with can be used to get new (used) vehicles. Ours are pretty old except his motorcycle which is only 2 1/2 years old. Speaking of heights my Dad is 6'4', my brother is 6'6', DH is 6'2, all my uncles are over 6' and here I am 5'5' & 3/4'

Gotta get back to work!

Hello...Been messing with computer problems. Actually don't know how long it will last tonight.
We have been busy also with showing the house. Three times this week. All of our feed back has been so positive, but no offers so far. We are one of two houses on one family's list...so who knows what will happen. One couple said they had decided ours was the house for them and planned to make an offer, then they slept on it and decided they really didn't want to move. LOL... I feel like it is just a matter of time, but dang, I am tired of having the inconvenience of it being shown.

Sassy- Speaking of tall guys..my son is 6'5" and step-son is 6'9"..DH is just 6'. I like the mini's, but I am afraid would be too small for me. I drove a Cavalier for years (had 3) and loved them, but once I got a larger car I don't think I can go back to a small car. DD just got an Uplander van and it is so neat. She came and took me for a ride today...beautiful.

Jane- The meeting does sound like fun. You rowdy chicks, you. What did Neal decide about teaching the class?

Oops...sorry, no more individuals..Big Brother just came on. Hi to everyone else.

hey all,,,
Shel I didn't know they are discontinueing the Verona...glad I didn't get serious about that car. Monte and I only get Sundays off together,,,no car lots are open in Calgary on Sunday. So if we look for a car its at night.. He will be looking for a truck soon,,(fingers crossed)
Jane,,,thats great that Neal was offered a class like that,,,just proves what a good teacher he is. Im glad your meetings are going so well...

Sue,,,its just a matter of time,,,someone will come by and and it will be the end of your wait.

The skeeters are so bad here that I am loosing my mind...I can't keep up. I look like I have chicken pox. This thing about the assaulter has me all nervous. And its so hot its hard to live with windows shut and locked up. I have the roll out windows...
WEnt shopping for a card and such for my SIL birthday. On my way home I was stopped at a red light and the lady behind me bumped me. I got out walked over to her and shes looking at me like WHAT? I told her you hit me,,,she denied it. I then looked her in the eye and said,,,no Ma'am you did hit me. She the said well not hard...duh Never the less I told her I would take down all her info...I sounded so lawenforcement...Need to see your DL and insurance please. Took down her license plate number too. There was no visual damage but Ive never been in accident before so figured Id cover my bases.
well off to bed I go,,,thats enough excitement for me for one night.

Just a quickie before going off to the grocery store and other errands!! Wanted to sat hi to everyone!!

Good morning ladies,

Sue - I know it's a pain in the patooty having to show the house - been there, done that. When it sells, we'll have a cyber party, ok? What the heck's wrong with your 'puter? Can't have that! Our M/B/S class really is rowdy. But then we get serious, too. I feel so good when I come out of the meetings. Is the Big Brother the all-star one? I wanted to see that!

Angie - can't believe the lady was going to deny hitting you! Way to go, holding your ground, because you never know. Can you use some sort of mosquito repellent? Mary has some stuff for her kids that is safe, and doesn't smell so bad. Hope they catch the perv soon. Hey, did you find the missing man? Almost forgot about that. Btw, there is a new talent show starting sometime this month called The One. I just know you'd like it. Watch for it, ok?

Julie - glad you stopped in before your errands. Funny thing about Neal and astronomy, when we were dating, and he took me to "look at the stars" on a deserted country road, we really did look at the stars! One more reason I married him.

A big hello to anyone reading this.

Well, Neal decided to teach the class. So I'll have Monday and Wednesday evenings free if any of you want to come by for coffee, lol. Today Makenzie and I are going shopping. My shopping cart is always fuller when I take a DGD with me. Anyway, I forgot to go yesterday - with the short week, it didn't seem time yet. What a doofus!!

Have a good day, ladies.

Just a quick pop in. Neal and I are going to a birthday party for his BIL's mom in Greenwood Sunday, so we decided to make a weekend of it and take off tomorrow morning. Just wanted to let you know that if you need anything, holler for Suzanne, ok, since Marti is gone, too. Judging from how quiet it is in here, that won't be a problem, lol.

Be good, and I'll be back Sunday night or Monday AM.

Just a quick pop in!

Hello! Got back from SF a couple hours ago. Very hot and tired. Wanted to let you all know I was back.

I will post tomorrow and catch up some and try and get some photos posted.

Since Jane will be busy this weekend, just give me a PM if you need anything.

Hugs to you all!

Chat more tomorrow.