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Betty, I just searceh walmart.com, and they have 2 ebook readres from SOny, and they are $158.00, and $168.00. Guess they are different in Canada?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-Reader-Digital-Book-PRS300-Value-Bundle/12425705

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-Reader-Digital-Book-with-Touch-Screen-PRS600-Value-Bundle/12425708

Got any whiskey, honey, and lemon LK? I'm about to hack myself into oblivion.

Ha! The book readers are coming down in price! I don't think I want one, I'd rather pick up an old fashioned book and read it, seems like it's so much easier on the eyes, even though the pixels on the readers are supposed to be safe.

Plenty of both Crissy! have a double, that will make all the coughing go away! LOL!

YES!!!!! Thank LK!!

^_^

Man this is killing me, I need a very strong decongestant, badly!

Betty, look on Amazon at the Kindle....They dropped about 40 in price the last few months.

Yes, Paul is "supposed" to be on lite/desk duty...but I had to call twice today...and both times he was out in the plant. Think I need the duct tape Betty!

Crissy...I can't believe you are still dealing with the cough. Have you tried zyrtec....get the "generic version" which is what I get...for $11 compared to $30. It really helps relieve the irritation from coughing....and then a decongestant to help heal those lungs.

Debbie

Debbie I have Chronic Bronchitis, or a Chronic Cough, its called about 50 other things too. I always have a cough but it gets worse when a cold happens to strike. Its a respiratory condition, there is no healing of the lungs here. I take Alka-Seltzer cold and flu, or Robitussin, or Dayquil, Vicks 44D works great but can't take that at work LOL!

mmmmm peanut butter.... mmmmmm

Crissy, how did you know I am eating peanut butter in my icecream?

Crissy has the doc ever Rxd HYCODAN? I suffer with the same type of cough and that is the only thing that works. Strong and lethal and not that bad tasting!

No I haven't heard of that. I get Advair, wipes it out in a few days. Of course I'm out and the pharmacy that had the ongoing prescription burned down. I need to call him and get anothern I suppose. When I call I'll ask him about that. It's starting to break up, I'm actually coughing up stuff now so that's good.

Wow LK, I was eating peanut butter! That's funny!!

Crissy I had to switch from Advair to Symbicort and Bricanyl as my rescue inhaler. The cough medicine is for a deep cough that I get and it stays and stays. It has a narcotic in it so it really is very powerful but the only thing that will work.

Hello To All !

HUGS to Miss Izzy Debbie ! She knows how you feel about MIL... I'm sure of it. And Dianne says how smart she is....

Mom had one of her dogs waiting in line for Something... guy in front of her strikes up conversation and BRAGGING about HIS dog... Wouldn't you know it... Wookie all of a sudden just picks up his leg and starts to pee on the dog... Mom mortified at first but got a good laugh out of it later.....
Thank you all for bringing that memory back to me...

Crissy - Do you think DH might be ADHD/Hyperactive? Maybe adderoll or something would help him focus.... I think my DH has ADHD sometimes...
He gets something in his head and on a project and just overdoes it...
(Didn't I say I had a HOUSE full of Beef Jerky???)

Linda Kay - What a beautiful young man... you can tell from the pic....he has Quite the personality too!! Keep us posted on your niece !

Crissy - Dad used to make us the "whiskey/Lemon/Honey" remedy growing up... I remember it made you feel quite good & naughty getting to try the whisky... LOL!

Betty & Dianne - Thank you for watching the program. I was crying buckets. Loved the dear older folks... they are the ones who seem to have it all in perspective... Just pull up your britches and get to work. Does that come with age? Or is it lacking in the younger generation ?

I get frustrated with DS18... feel he is not motivated. But perhaps I was not myself at his age... just my memories may be different than reality.

Hugs,
Mary

Well, I am off to bed, still no baby! I called her about 5 this afternoon, and told her we are all concerned about the dangers of her not having the baby with in 24 hours after her water broke, she told me the midwife has a handle on it, and not to worry! It has been 48 hours now, and still no baby! Hopefully soon!

oh my..... that seems like an Awfully long time to be "delivering" but not......
This angel will guard the children (both mother & child!).
Prayers are going out to you, and them.

Goodness... what she must be going through! I suppose endorphins kick in.... well prayers to her and to you for worrying about her...

Morning all! Been up for about 90 min just enjoying the full moon shining on the lake and filtering into this room. Yes Crissy it can because we have NO window coverings. lol
LK any news on this baby? You must be ready to tear your hair out about now......
You know Mary we've all grown up in different times but being responsible and goal oriented is a weird thing. For generations there have been the more serious type people, those who really didn't give a hoot about anything and those in the middle. I don't know your son but I do know I would not want to be his age right now. Things are just so different out there in the world. Does he want to go on to school or isn't sure yet? I fell into teaching, it wasn't a choice on my part. Did find out I loved it but I was lucky.
Betty you are a brave soul to take 4 grandsons and go to Wonderland. I have never been there, now the Ex I might be persuaded to go to......
Enjoy your day ladies and do something nice for yourself.
Dianne

Morning, almost up before you Dianne, lordy you are an early riser, grandma used to say 'did you pee the bed and had to get out of it at this ungodly hour?' sometimes our conversations bring back memories and it's enjoyable to go back in time.

I'm with Dianne, sure would not want to be a teen these days, I thank the Lord both Greg and Jeff keep their boys so active that they haven't seemed to sway towards groups, mouthing and the likes...let's hope it continues.

Mary, I think back, I got married at 17 working and now I see some kids at that age and wonder if I was more mature or just not thinking! Had to laugh at your description of beef jerky and hubby, your along with Crissy's..omg, Mary you almost described "ME" too old to get checked and besides if I did go I'd have to bring my entire family with me because we are all the same, never stop and try and talk me out of something if I want to do something, not going to that's for sure (my downfall) lol Love the story about the pee'ing dog, showed the bragger what he thought.

Tubby, been waiting for my 'word of the day' how are you, haven't seen you post in a few days, starting to fret once again.

Debbie, duct tape might work but think putting a sleeping pill in his coffee might do same. Doesn't he know the importance of taking it easy for awhile to let the healing happen? MEN!

Oh Crissy, sure hope you get your meds renewed and ease the coughing..my dad had chronic lung problems and I'd call to gab on the telephone, he'd be fine but the minute he'd start to talk the coughing would start, it got where he wouldn't go anywhere and barely talk because he felt he was annoying everyone..poor soul!
How's work going, you must find it different in an office all your own.

I'm looking downstairs to see where I'll put my office IF the telephones do come here and have decided that as soon as I hear they are Bernie will come and drywall, put ceiling and doors on the room where my computer and sewing table is with a lighting system..wish I knew, Bernie was free this week, would have kept him busy..called to see if the 2nd window is in yet, know they said about 3 to 4 weeks but it doesn't hurt to check, that also might have been a good project for him...you watch, I'll be having him here do office and windows at same time, he also has lung problems and can't really work for long periods of time, should really just go ahead and do the office regardless of if it will be needed, will just mean another corner cleaned.

Bev, any news on the homefront? Scotty keeping an eye on you?

Was thinking of Gillian last night, would imagine they are back home or will be this week, wonder if they are moving to a more southern town so hubby can teach?

Dianne, took them to the Ex a couple of years ago, had a great time, Ex has changed a lot but we all had a great day especially going to the Feast with the Knights of the Round table, that really made their day. Last year it was a trip to Washington D.C. for nearly a week, am hoping to get their schedule and book the watertheme indoor park hotel in Niagara on the Lake in late fall, with hockey and schedules it's not easy to find a date but am working on it.

LindaKay, sure am hoping that by the time I get to work this morning you'll have news and we'll have a healthy baby. How would she feel if something were to happen to the child because she refused to go to the hospital, something I wouldn't want to live with. Maybe we are too old fashion, no, maybe we aren't up to the in thing and worry too much..included her in my morning prayers as well.

Barb, you've been busy? Sewing I would imagine, thought of you on my way home last night, on one of the side concessions there was a tree almost orange in color, on the hilltop overlooking the lake you could see that the tree line was no longer bright green but turning in color. Will try and take a photo this morning on my way to work.

Susan, what did you get done your first work day off? Bet you managed to keep busy and while practising you solo..this Sunday isn't it?

Debbie, mom want to go to Buffalo in September, couple of weeks away (promised I would for her birthday) I'm almost positive that Barnes and Noble is in same mall as the Christmas Tree Store right so will check it out then. I'm just not the greatest with technology and gadgets so unless it's idiot proof it's not for me..you've said how the font can be enlarged so that's why I'm thinking about getting one. Gee Whiz, birthday is gone, Mothers Day gone, guess it will have to be a treat Betty purchase. Maybe I can take you out for breakfast that weekend, know you aren't far from my favorite restaurant.

I'm in a couple of 'swaps' so maybe this weekend I'll get my act together so they will be packaged and ready to ship from your side of the border..seems to work well that way.

Judy, you still working with Steve or did you get lost in the garden?

Last night I didn't even have supper, walked in, walked downstairs and got the box where I had rag squares pinned together from all the rag quilt left over blocks from which I'm doing Logan, my ex-daughter-in-laws little boy, guess he's going on 3 now, sewed panels together and in the next hour I should be able to finish and have it in the washer/dryer..trying to rid myself of unfinished projects..

Cute! But my favorites are the black and tans you showed us the other day with Stacey's favorite blue one!

It's a nice cool 60 this morning....it could stay this way all year and it wouldn't make me mad!!!

Betty-I have 2 words about home birthing with a mid wife for me-he&* NO!!! I am not glutton for punishment to want to make the birth worse than it needs to be and I want to be surrounded by professionals in case something happens....

I think that there is something wrong with LK's niece's midwife since she hadn't insisted upon going to a hospital at last check in by LK. If she is educated at all she would know the dangers she is allowing. I am sure that the niece is relying on the midwife for guidance and would go if the midwife said to.

Betty-I think if you go on Barnes and Noble's website they have a side by side comparison of the Nook and the Kindle with the features-might help you with a decision.

Mary-ROFL about the dog story!!!

Debbie-you are a better woman than I because I would have had it out with that MIL a LOOONNGGG time ago!!

Hopefully Susan and Barb are making baby things;) Not too far off and if the Dr decides to take Jonathan early, then there is no telling how soon;)

Joyce-I think you need to move to San Jose for those temps...it was the best place we lived as far as temperature was concerned. Rarely had to turn on the AC or heat-that whole Silicon Valley area is like that.....

Well, the weekend is over and today Norm went to work. It seemed like every time I went to post something he was right there asking "Whatcha doing" That is one thing that drives me crazy. I lose my train of thought so easily when I know he's reading over my shoulder.
What a weekend!!! My children threw a 25th Anniversary party for us on Saturday. What a wonderful time it was to see all our friends and relatives together again. They threw an old fashioned country barbeque and it was great. My SIL outdid himself on the grill and there was so much food! We received some very lovely gifts and had just a fantastic time. The weather was sunny/cloudy/sunny all day but they had a huge tent set up. Very comfortable. And as the day grew long, they started a fire in the pit and we all just relaxed around it. Our son gave a beautiful toast that me in tears. They are such wonderful kids and I'm so proud of them. I must share a picture or two when I get them.
On Sunday the heavens opened up in earnest. We had planned for showers but it ended up being a soft gentle rain that is so much needed. It rained off and on all day yesterday and it is still sprinkling this morning. I did manage to get more straightened out in the old quilt room. Found fabric I had long forgotten I had. I'm going to try to finish up down there this week.
I have been sewing Betty but I can't show anything as they are surprises.
I'm off to clean up the kitchen and get my day going. Hope it's a good one for you all.

Aw Barb-Happy 25th!! So happy to hear you had such a wonderful time and that your kids were a major part in that!! Suprises huh?? Wonder who those are for;)

Morning everyone! Look at all the early risers today!

Barb, so glad to hear that you had a great turn out for the party!


Well, I still have no news on the delivery! My niece has stopped posting on facebook, and no one has heard from her on the phone, so I don't know what is going on! It has been almost 60 hours since her water broke, and I am so worried and angry at the same time! I have never heard of anyone going this long through labor!
I will post as soon as I hear anything!

Congratulations Barb and Norm!!! DH and I have been together 38 years, married 30 - I wasn't too keen to try marriage the second time round after my disasterous first marriage. You children are what you both made them, pat yourselves on the back please from me. It sounded like a wonderful celebration.
Betty, Mary at 17 I was in second year university, only girl in my high school graduating class who wasn't engaged, married and pregnant - born and raised in a huge farming community everyone married young and stayed married - albeit some not happily but that is what we did then.
LK I would be having fits right about now and wondering about the midwife's experience and credentials. Sendng positive thoughts! Maybe DN is not posting because she is in active labour, we can all hope.
Off to town, saw a bookcase online at Ikea I want - hope they have it in stock. Ready to tackle this messy room and get the books up off the floor and get my huge and unwieldly cookbook collection tamed.
Dianne

Were all hoping and praying for the best. Hope you get your book case!

Hello all..

Oh wow, not the news I wanted to hear LindaKay, can't even imagine your sitting there not knowing what is going on. Stacey, you are doing it right, got to tell you, nothing like knowing especially for your first that you have all the doctors/hospital resources should you need it..more prayers LindaKay.

Is Verona Dianne large enough to have an IKEA or do you have to travel to another town? Nice to get organized, lordy on Boxing Day I purchased 4 big 2 door cabinets and it I still could have used more, never seems to be enough room, maybe if I purged then I'd have more room..should measure the back wall and see how many cabinet would fit, screw them together and have wall to wall, be I still couldn't have enough room...good luck in putting it together lol

Barb, belated congratulations to you and Norm! Bless you both..
Your 25th sounds perfect, even the weather co-operated...pictures please...oh and some photo's of your wedding day also, you do have some right? lol

Surely Barb you don't have a lot of fabric left after all you've given away?
Still on target with you craft show projects? I decided that the rag quilt I was working on this morning should be larger so my thoughts are to run into Fabricland while buy one get 2 free deal is still on, pick up a bright color and block what I've got done with another row..nothing worse than having a blankie, pull it the the shoulders and your feet are hanging out.

Stacey, going to check Barnes & Noble site..thanks

Crissy, how are you feeling today?

Well I left home 1/2 hr. early, wanted to have a leisurely drive, take my camera and stop and take a few photo's, besides, it sure was foggy..everything was non-stress, just passed Bernie's drive and saw him pull out of the drive so stopped on the side of the road to gab; he and Charlene were off for canning supplies, she works a large garden and much is ready for canning or pickling, today it's mustard cucumbers..we got gabbing and I was telling him about having a room done as an office, need it done regardless so he's promised to come, take measurements and give me the material list so I can order..now I had to rush, omg 120kl (don't panick - only about 80 mph) and made it exactly at 9am.. Paul was here, he has appts. in the city for the next 2 days, told him about my plans re office but he was far to busy to have a conversation, so now he has me thinking???? hmmmm maybe the phones won't come to my house...worry wart that I am..will be anxious to get this behind me!

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No, still no baby, and no, I won't be going to the hospital. My body knows what it's doing and I'm trusting my body and my midwives. Thank you to everyone who is concerned, but I will post WHEN I have the baby.

This is what she just posted on facebook. I know she is probably overwhelmed at everyone asking her is it here yet, but seems to be pretty snippy! I sure hope they know what they are doing?

LOL Mary Dave's doesn't agree with the whole ADHD thing, he won't take anything and at 49 years of not having any meds I'm not going to do even mention that. He would be so mad!

Susan just called, doing a happy dance even though I'm not much of a conversationalist with no voice LOL! Thanks for calling again Susan, always a pleasure to talk to you even when I can't talk!

I haven't called the dr yet Betty, he gave me a lifetime prescription so I'm positive he'll give me another. It's breaking up but it's taking it's sweet time doing it! I went to WalMart this morning on my way in and picked up some Robitussin Cough and Deep Chest Congestion syrup so hopefully that will work, just need to get something to eat so I can take it.

Work is definitely different in my own office but I'm finding I can actually get things done a lot better than before. And without having to deal with Ms. Cheerful all the time, she got on it yesterday, walked by my office and asked how I was feeling, I croaked out not bad but not great either, she said, "Well I'm going on vacation next week so I won't be here." So what???? I told her to not worry about me, she needs to focus on worrying about herself, and basically to get out of my office, without saying it.

Stacey you are cracking me up girl! I completely agree with you about the midwife thing, and I have a step MIL (I call her #8) who is a nasty old hat, I just stay away. What's hilarious is we live out in the sticks and they can't find our house! Ha! Dave came from San Jose and he (we) have an uncle who lives in Sunnyvale. I like the whole Bay Area, from SF down to San Jose, then of course the ritsy rits ocean front properties of Southern CA.

HAPPY 25TH BARB AND NORM!!!!! How neat of them to do that for you! That's awesome!

LK does she live close to you? How about her mom? Someone needs to go over there and slap some midwife silly (I would say senseless but it seems she's already senseless.)

LindaKay she won't be as snippy if something happens, do you think perhaps when she first posted it was false labor? and that is why this waiting game is going on? can only hope..lordy something needs to be done, I'm with Crissy, does her mom or MIL live nearby?

Crissy, you should have more time for DG and threads then if you are more organized lol...hope you get good drugs, need to get back to your healthy self. OOOH no, don't think I'd suggest to Dave that he get drugs..wouldn't be good!

Hi !

My goodness, You all have had some great chatting!, so sorry I haven't joined in, pouting at myself.

OH Linda Kay, Rory is just adorable! How did he like his first day of school? Whoah about your niece, I have been reading and waiting as well. My gosh, i just am praying she has the baby soon. I sure can't blame you for being worried and angry. Hope you hear something Soon! Oh I love your fabric for the quilt! That middle one with the watering cans is just adorable too!!

Barb, How wonderful your celebration was! Happy 25th Anniversary to you and Norm.

Mary, Such a bummer I missed the show. I am so glad you Betty and Dianne were able to watch. Your friend from Band sounds like a wonderful person. Wow, Kids sure can eat. We have Speggetti dinners the day before all the games. They are generally catered and parent volunteer to serve. Last year I helped a couple of times, it was great to get to know some of Jake's buddies. Anyway, you have started something wonderful and I sure hope it continues for the band...Our Band camp started a couple of weeks ago, I love watching, hearing when i pick up Jake from Football practice, makes miss hearing Julia Play.
LOL, well puppy will get a name when time is right, right? I am the only one who calls Skittles Skittles! Kids call her Bird, Dh, calls "him" Birdy...So, lol, guess Puppy, will answer to what ever anyone is calling her, but she knows they are referring to her!!

Debbie, OH bless you for biting your tounge on the MIL situation...I am with Stacey, in fact, I did have it out with MIL, years ago! She and I only tolerated each other for many years. Until Julia's Depression hit. Then she saw first hand, how I dealt with it and all the sudden, her view of me changed...Now I can't say we are best friends or anything, but our Relationship has changed for the better. ROFLOL, she still drives me bonkers though. Hahaha, about the the dog story!!

Dianne, If every teacher where like you, some of the school systems wouldn't be so bad. I speak from personal experience, having a rather difficult childhood life, school was sort of a safe haven for me, a place of escape. I did have a couple of teachers that could "see" that my home life wasn't the place I felt comfortable at. One teacher, Sister Rene, actually took time to ask and really Listened. In fact we were friends for many, many years after I graduated, she was my savior and i mean literally. Anyway I bet your students still talk about you and I sure hope some still keep in contact.

Betty, Awe, Happy Be-lated birthday to Caleb!! Hope they have a nice time at camp...Geee wish i had a laptop too! isn't if fun to see how grown up they are, especially making good choices on monies they get. Ohhh, I like the new rag quilt, so sweet.

Crissy, Oh my...What a bummer you are so sick, (((((((((Big Hugs girl)))))))) LOL, back thought on your curtains. I don't have window coverings either, lol on both houses! Three reasons, I am a Nosey neighbor, lol and I like to watch outside happening as well as nature. LOL, and i have seen some interesting nature happening...How does one tell a pair of squirrels to get a nest?? Thirdly, I LOVE a lot of light, can't get enough of it.
So anyway, just my thought, Personally, I'd either strip that gorgeous woodwork, or paint it a darker color. It seems to me that it is the focal point of the window. No cornice thing is needed, (I don't think) But your room is sort of scarce of decoration, but then i like pictures on my walls, more info then you wanted to hear, but you know me, on a roll, blah blah blah...Anyway, you have white blinds , so i was kinda thinking you need colored sheers, or panels with some print! shaking my head just my observation...

Betty, Well Hands on the hips here, no I've not gotten gobbled by gardens. In fact, I have been so bad at neglecting them it's apauling!
As you know this time of year is really hard on me, I've been lost in thought, Trying hard to find a job, getting frustrated. Then, wouldn't you know, i have pulled myself outta a hole i was starting to dig! I came up with a Huge project for myself!! I am redecorating the Kitchen...Decided to first scrub it from ceiling to floor, then i am going to pack up all the unused stuff, give it a thorough thinning of CRAP, lol. hahaha, while i am finding it sort of theraputic, i am also looking at it as, Yikes closing up the house for winter is coming faster then lightening. So I guess i am sort of nesting! But really, I am kinda sick of it, need some thing new to look at...But mostly because, well I need something to do, All the kids going back to school and just got to keep occupied cause I am going bonkers! Anywhooo, after it's cleaned, I am going to repaint!! Instead of thinking about it, decided to just DO IT already, lol.

Well, got to run for now!
LK, hoping there is some news of the baby, when i get back.

Judy, how wonderful my friend that you've lifted yourself up and given yourself a shake, redecorating will give you a new lease on life..sometime staging it differently with all that you have is all you need. Keep saying I'll have my girlfriend who stages do mine but haven't been brave enough as yet.

You have dark tones in the kitchen don't you Judy? maybe something nice and bright...you'll have to take photo' s so we can help you out..remember when I was doing the hallway and everyone got involved, I'd post photo's of what I had, I'd get post, move this here, move that there etc. till finally it was just perfect? Decorate with friends Judy..lol..you do trust us don't you?

A job will come Judy, you just have to know it's not just you, the economy has made it next to impossible to find employment..keep trying, best you can do right now...could you put ads around for cleaning? Know some ladies who make a good living here with doing just that?

I always find fall hard as it's really the dying season for me..everything starts to look drab.

Ann was at my place last night and I loaned her my pressure washer to do her home, think when she returns it I'll give my outside a good cleaning..keep saying I'll do all the windows but ever since I said I would do them it's rained..your entire house can be spotless but have dirty windows and nothing looks clean, especially when the sunbeams are coming through.

I went to the gym, returned an item to WalMart, and tidied the house (it needed it!), and applied for a whack of jobs. I spoke to a couple of physicians who want to give me a reference. One of them is taking my DH & I for dinner tomorrow night.

Today is a little tougher....

LOL Judy that gorgeous woodwork is straight from Home Depot or some warehouse where they keep it stocked for new homes. I'm sure it's just fiberboard that's been painted. My house is only 3 years old so there's nothing old fashioned about it at all, no real wood used, none of that. I don't think it needs anything either. Maybe if I just let it go it will be forgotten LOL

I gotta get to work here.

Tubby oh where are thou Tubby??? I hope your ok and busy, not back in the hospital!

Hey Judy, Rory loved his first day of school. He was so excited when I called him last night! Said he can't wait to go back today!
Good luck on the packing, cleaning and painting. That should keep you busy for af ew days! LOL!

Betty, her water broke, so there is no false labor with that! I am in Texas, she is in Michigan, and her parents are in Colorado! Believe me, if I were closer, she would be at the hospital by now!

I think I'd be a bit snippy if I was in labor for that long too!!LOL But if I was related to her and lived close enough I'd driver over there an smack that midwife upside the head to shake the marbles around in there...

oooooooh Stacey - can I join you in the "smack upside the head" thingie? I think that's a Wonderful Idea!!!!

Susan, you know some Dr.'s. Are any of them OB Doc's? I am just really worried that her water broke 60 some hours ago, what damage that can do to the baby?

LOL Stacey!! I can just picture you doing that too.

Seriously though, This is very scarey. Especially since there has been no word at all.

Hi Susan, you get used to it, being home I mean.
How nice, i hope you enjoy the dinner with Dr. friends!