Best/Worse/What did I learn/chat about our day!

Ug, waiting for the insurance co. not fun!! Sounds like you had a good weekend, especially once you found the second craft show! LOL Funny how that works sometimes.

Your welcome Betty, it's not that difficult, it would have only taken me an hour last night but I kept getting interrupted by phone calls!

You all have a good day, I'm going to take my 10 year old laptop to Fayetteville with me with the wireless network card, maybe I'll be able to surf the net and chat with y'all while I'm there! No horoscopes though.. :(

You leave tomorrow Crissy?

Good Morning to All...

Wow, What a busy, busy weekend everyone had...

Sounds like fun was had, from dancing, and getting scared to pieces by hard knocks to maid service!
LOL, Mary, so glad your DH made it. Another great picture...wish I was aging in reverse, my gosh, what pounds? I think your more talking of inches, all one, if that??

Betty, looks like, you had a great Thanksgiving!! The enclosed porch is Marvelous too... LOL, I never realized you had a door there...
Hoah! Now the time is going to just fly, I hope you get to your Craft show and find some cool goodies to make. Bummer Suzanne won't be able to go, or is she? So glad to see that you spent the day in jammies watching Merlin marathon, sometimes one just needs to do this.
LOL, now even Bettergies need a recharge.

Dianne, big drag about your microwave, hope you get a replacement quick...Very rarely do I use a micro, but my kids would be highly upset with out one. OH goodness, Pulling the boat, a sure sign of Fall. What kind of boat do you have? We are pulling ours, I think next week...I dunno, LOL about Stormy taking you for a spin, although I am sure you don't appreciate it very much. Lets see, to answer your question, no Jake did not make his famous Breakfast...MY nephew took over our Kitchen! He makes a fabulous Bicuits and gravy, so, we chowed on that.

Debbie, OH MY GOSH!! Yeppers, you very Proud Momma, and you very well should be. I am proud of your DD too, was such a wonderful thing to read...Will answer your D-mail in a bit, but Hey Hang in there Girl!!

Today is Our 30th Anniversay...From the day we met!! LOL, yes we still celebrate the date, What can I say, still a sentimental nut.
ROFLOL, To celebrate, I am doing his laundry, and STILL finding the stuff he never looses, lol this AM lost his gym shoes, hands on the hips, they are a size 13! Canoes, my mom always called them...anyway, He had a meeting last week and packed them, they were still in the duffell bag he took..And, you know he searched the entire house before he Literally woke me up! Do you know where my gym shoes are?? I can't find them any where!!, I would have screamed if he stated " someone stole them" He on the other hip, is STILL, making up my mind! Grrrrr, Now he does not want me to work at UPS at least not the night shift, so i am going to forgo this tour! I am not happy about it, but if i work 5-10, I will never see him, I already don't see him enough, but I get his point...sooo my search continues, He thinks that all the jobs I apply to have to be a 9-3, now hello!! I said well maybe you need to talk to all these employers, so you can tell them you need me home to make dinner, cart the kids and keep the house, lol Geesh, that IS my full time job! That and searching for a job to fit his hours, ahhhh, shaking my head while I laugh out loud! LOLOL...Payback, I am making fish sticks for dinner, We lived on those things, it was all we could afford at the time....hahahah, I am going to have it all ready on a plate with mac and cheese on the side...forgive me while I have an evil sense of humor,( we have never again touched fish stick, he can't eve stand the thought)..Really though, I think A nice Steak on the grill is in order...Or even better bake a chicken upside down, lol that was when he started cooking, because he laughed at my attempt...said chicken's butte was not supposed to be sticking up! ROFLOL, who the heck cares, the thing was cooked!!
LOL, I am sitting here cracking up over those earlier memories...Meantime Weather is spectacular...So i am hoping to get outside and work in the yard!

Weekend was fantastic, although only DN and family and BIL came...The feast was marvelous, and I could feel Bear presence, of she is always with me anyway. I can't believe it's been 4 years already, No tears, it is now time to let her rest and just be home.
We Saw 2 Eagles!! Still always at awe, watching them.
My grand nephew is just the cutest thing on two feet!! Say guess what to him, and he says "I cute" LOL, he was just infatuated with my little yellow duckies!! We had to pull them from the ground and lay them down like they were sleeping...Then i gave him some block to play with we built a house and he huffed and puffed blow the house down. When it didn't fall he knocked it over with his cheek while still blowing!

Lighting of the fire.

Morning everyone!
Looks like you all had a very busy week-end! Eating lots of turkey, traveling for craft shows...
Hey Judy, your hubby sounds like my boys! Sitting on the sofa looking at the ceiling, I can't find my shoes!

Happy Anniversary Judy. Glad you had such a good weekend....

Yea we're going to leave in the morning. I have to pack tonight

HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY JUDY!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you had such a great weekend!

Hello To All !

Happy 30th Judy ! You are SO hilarious... Love the way you write! Fish Sticks indeed! Chicken butt... is that the one where you stick a chicken on a beer can?
I suppose DH is going to have to Join you at all job interviews so those companies will know what he expects out of them! LOL

Yay - Now Crissy gets to pack up for an exciting weekend ! I know - it's still work...
Crissy - now I am curious and will look up the Chevy... may be "what I learned" today...

LK - so funny aren't all DH's like that? My Dh running around acting helpless on the computer... trying to get this slide show to work....(for MIL's anniversary party)

Judy - I wonder if those eagles weren't a sign? Do you ever think like that? I would think so.....

Betty "Advanced Ideas".... wow uncanny how these things are so accurate... I read Judy's and mine... they seemed so correct (Thank you again Crissy !) Are we "reading " into them ? or are they really that good! I think they are !

Thanks for the clarification re: Fishers... I suppose we have armadillo's and raccoons...

STACEY ! How is our Jonathan today !?!?!???? Please let us know....

BRB.... ((HUGS))
Mary

Off to bed, don't think I'll sleep, adrenaline working overtime, been watching the recovery of the Chilean miners..so far 2 are up and in great spirits..Lord willing, they'll soon all be with their families...

Prayers that all continues to go well!

Lord has been with the rescuers and miners all night, just having coffee, little sleep, waiting for the 9th miner to be lifted into the arms of their families..omg it's been emotional for everyone..can't even imagine what they've gone through for the past 2 1/2 months..

I agree Betty . I would not be able to stay down in that mine like that I would go crazy.

I have been watching it this morning! it is a slow process, but it is working.
I too could not imagine being trapped underground for that long, no daylight, no contact with family... Praise God they have cut through, and they are bringing them home!

I cried ........And then said prayers of Thanks.

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watching here at work as well, it's addictive..how great that the President has taken time to visit with those above ground in the hospital and goes on site to welcome the next miner...shivers here...Lord is most powerful..loved it when the elder gentleman with breathing problems and the one that kept the faith going down in the mine, got to the top, took time to kneel and prayed..showed what faith can do!

I have been in St. Louis with my Dad. My daughter has been trying to keep him in his apartment as long as possible, and I understand that. but after being with him, he and I had a talk. At 102 he may be losing track of time but his mind is still there. I asked him if he would tell me when he thought he might need more help than he could get in the apartment and he told me "Now". He recognizes the fact that he needs more help to get around and that he has been luck when he has fallen that he hasn't broken anything. I talked with my daughter and gave her an opportunity to talk to Dad alone and she agrees so we have scheduled him to go into Assisted Living. Right now he is in a medicare room and we will have to wait to get him into a nicer room in the other wing until one becomes available.

That means cleaning out his apartment. He doesn't have much as most of the furniture belonged to my stepmother who has been dead for 8 yrs. Her family has refused to come and clean out her things and I while I appreciate their leaving the furniture they could have taken her clothes, jewelry and nick nacks before now. Now they will have to get it done!

My middle son is going there this weekend to deliver furniture to his daughter who just moved to St. Louis and he will bring back some of the things I want from the apartment. He will also help his sister get what she wants.

Dad has a power chair and with that he can sign himself out of the Health Center to go to his chorus practices and to play cards as he has always done.
We wanted him to be able to do those things even if he does need some help with other things.

I was thinking when I was with Dad. When we are very little, before we can tell time, telling us wait 1/2 hour doesn't mean anything to us. Likewise, saying we have 2 miles to go doesn't mean anything until we can judge distance. Right now my Dad is back to that time where time, days, location don't hold any meaning for him. While I understand, he gets very frustrated and tries to push it and gets more frustrated when he can't. I feel sorry for him. I also get a bit scared of what it will be like when I get to that point.

Now I am home and so glad to be sleeping in my own bed even if only for two nights. Tomorrow I leave for Lansing to visit with friends and put the house to bed for the winter. Home next Tuesday and then I will be here for a long, long time.

Tomorrow on my way to Lansing I will stop and see our boy! I have missed seeing Jonathan but his other grandma has been having a ball with him.

Janice, so sorry to hear about your dad going to a home, but her realises that is the best for him! Wow, 102 years old! That is along life for anyone!
Sending prayers for all of you that he gets the better room soon!

Janice, hugs for you my friend...knowing your dad will be away from harm will let you breathe more easily...hard to watch parents grow old, they seem to get to the point that they pass reason and it's difficult to speak with them re what's best..having difficulties with mom!

You didn't sell the house yet?

Please/please tell Stacey no intent re our conversation how some are baby lovers and some prefer them older..miss her daily posts..give Jonathan a hug for us will you..

Very quiet today, are we all watching the Chilean miners coming back to the surface?

Yes, I have been watching all day! Tears of sheer happiness when each have emerged.
..Been working all around in close proximity.

Yay!! 24th Minor is out!!!

Thank you ladies for the anniversary wishes. Day was great.

I hope you all are having a great day.

Just got home Judy, much the same, tears of joy for the miners/their families but oh how those who have worked on the rescue efforts must feel such a sense of pride...they just announced that about 1a.m. they should all be out and then only the 5 who were lowered to help will be brought up...

It's sooo cold here, off for a hot bath (in between bringing a miner up) lol, flannel nightgown and an evening of t.v. watching and maybe I'll throw in some crochet work to make myself productive..

Still no news re going to Buffalo, thought mom would have called today, guess she's waiting for me to call, will do so in the afternoon as I need confirmation of our going so I can get Jim and her travel insurance!

Hello to All ;

Janice your post was very moving... I suppose I've been stuck in a bit of a mid life crisis and I think of things like that a Lot... how I will be when "old" , etc.
That's awesome that he stays so active... 102 is quite an achievement !

Please tell Stacey we are waiting on news of Jonathan!

The In Law's 50th anniversary Party is Friday... I bought 8 disposable cameras and DH painted them all gold and will decorate with black writing "Use Me !"....I think Betty or one of ya'll gave me that Idea... BIL is doing the music... we didn't go with a band because DMIL has ankle probs and can't dance anyway... she used to love to...we didn't want her tempted....

I bought a Frame/photo album at "Things Remembered" and had it engraved... We took out the photo pages and made "Guest List" pages on the computer.... I couldn't find a decent Guest list any other way....and with the party pics will double as a Guest List/Photo Album... DH ordered a cake that is supposed to be just like their original. And finally my now 90 slide powerpoint with pics, 60's ads and trivia is saved on a flash drive. Dh borrowed a big screen TV and we tested it out... should be fine.... (Thank you to all who helped with that as well !)

So I feel good about everything... but DH... his artistic perfectionist self... is going a little crazy over details.... (He spent so much time figuring out what shade the "Blank lines" on the Guest list was going to be ..I finally left to take my bath)..... LOL!

I'll check back in a bit...

Hugs,
Mary

Hey everyone! I have been at the vets office this afternoon. Our Siberian Husky has been really sick over the week-end, and we finally got in to see the Dr. Still don't know what is going on, but he said his blood levels showed some infection, so he gave us anitbiotics, and some pills for his upset tummy! He said if he is not better by Friday, he may need surgery! Todays bill was bad enough at $250.00!!! Can't imagine what surgery will be! OUCH!!!

Awe LK! I'm so sorry ! Did they check his kidneys ? Geez - we need health insurance for our pets don't we !?

(((HUGS)))

Mary

Mary it sounds like a great party has been planned. Hope all have fun.

Linda Kay sorry to here about your Husky but the vets is very costly. We pay to take care of our 4 legged kids.

Gjood Morning to all. Coffee time.

Just grabbed me a cup...wow, was overwhelmed when they got the last of the rescue crew up safely..all to be commended! Wouldn't you like to know such people would be around if we were in a situation that needed their skills?

Mary, yes I told you about the camera's, we found they were the better of photo's; when you are the one organizing and making sure all is going well you don't get the chance to take as many as you want, this way you'll have dozens of photo's for the album. Personally I prefer d.j.'s and am sure you BIL will know exactly the music that they enjoy.

LindaKay, wow, that mega dollars..isn't it funny, if we were to take from our pocket $250. for a prescription we'd think twice and maybe not purchase it in hopes our health would improve but for our furries we find it $$$ well spent. How old is your husky?

How are you feeling this morning Janice? Am sure it's difficult feeling as though you should be with your father, getting him settled in but not being there..you've so much on your plate BUT on the UP side you get to see Jonathan this weekend, that will cheer you up for sure.

Stacey, how much weight has Jonathan put on since he's been home? Must you take him to the hospital to be checked each week just to make sure he's on the growth path?

No news for quite awhile on Tubby, drats, wish we knew...please, if I don't remember when he drops in someone please ask him to d-mail us his telephone number.

Haven't seen Susan around of late, must be spending mega time looking for employment.

Bev, got your gardens to bed for the winter? How's Scottie doing?

Debbie, will call mom this afternoon to see is she's going to Buffalo or not???? got to make specific plans with regards to meeting you i.e. time. Seems odd not having to worry about someone looking after the furries, Rose said she'd do it, just have to remind her though she'll have to set her alarm for at least 8am to let Sailor out otherwise there will be cleaning to do. Asked her about her travel plans, she said the week before I go to Hamburg N.Y. for the craft show she'll be with a friend looking for accommodations for her next 4 month stint starting in January so will again be available to keep the furries out of mischief.

Rained last night, not sure what kind of weather they are calling for this weekend, did hear one newsman mention 'flakes' you know that 'white stuff' but perhaps he was jesting!

Betty, I am going to be gone from home most of the day, DH and I have meetings and errands in Rochester. SO, when you find out a plan....can you d-mail it to me. Saturday morning is definately out as DH has to work.....I won't have a car. So, if you want Sunday....anytime is fine!

I am on the run here....wanted to say good morning and hello to all, lots happening, I will post about it more when I get home tonight!

Waving~~~~~~~~~ hugs to all
Debbie

Morning everyone!

Betty, Karoosh is 12, and I don't think he could handle any surgery. He is just so sick! We are praying these pills will fix what ever is wrong with him!

So glad they got all the miners out safe and sound! They were all so thankful to be out of that cave!

Debbie, just spoke with mom, as far as I can see SHE is going but she'll call me tonight to let me know if Jim is still going; he's the one more likely to change his mind.

I really wanted to know this morning as I'd go on my lunch to get their insurance otherwise tomorrow I only have 1/2 hr. lunch because of getting off at 3:00 and it would take longer than 1/2 hr. to get there and do it. As always I'm shaking my head, don't know if I'm coming or going...

When I got into the office this morning Caleb, my youngest grandson told me he forgot to tell me who he wants to be for Halloween, hmmmm
so just looked up Ezio Assassins Creed-says the white one...so here goes

Wow...Betty, are you expected to duplicate that outfit??? Good luck, if so, know if anyone could do it, you CAN!

Sue and I went to the MVHS (Miami Valley Hosta Society) meeting on Tuesday night and had great fun...we're thinking of going to Hosta College in the Spring and if you're a member of MVHS you get a discount on fees....not sure if we have to run it or not...seems like it's the Regional group that does that...(Great Lakes region).

Tonight my girlfriend and I are going to a Dinner/Show. We'll be seeing "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"...sounds like a funny show.

We had rain last evening with lots of wind. The pond is covered in leaves as well as having a lawn chair floating in it...so I'm going out now to scoop leaves. Hope you all have a wonderful day...

Betty, that costume looks like a lot of work! Maybe someone has it for rent at a costume store?
Cookie, sounds like your enjoyiong the hosta's? Hope you enjoy your movie!

The hostas are all so sad in my garden right now....they're just going to sleep, but it doesn't make it any easier to look at them!

This is dinner theatre tonight with a buffet before hand. Same place I always take my granddaughters in August...I just thought the show sounded so funny and good....we had a buy one get one free so we're taking advantage of it!

That theatre show sounds like fun, you do keep yourself busy don't you...
Isn't that something having a 'hosta college', is it a program that you register for so many days?

Was coming up the back concession Joyce and all the trees with this rain and wind are almost bare..my yard is nothing but yellow so it's rake time for sure..away this weekend so I'll have to get busy the next 2 weekends; got lazy on the weekend was to have taken the pump out of the pond and didn't, maybe tonight before it gets dark I'll try...

Sad time of year isn't it...


And yes, Caleb's costume will look much like the one he's requesting..I warn them every year that if they don't give me what they want to be by 1st of Oct. grandma will say NO but it never works that way...lucky this year, so far there is only Noah and Caleb that want costumes...

OH Joyce you have no idea what costumes I've been given over the years to make..lordy, had to be creative in design and sewing..don't know if I've a photo of any of them here at work to show you??? hmmm

Last year Caleb wanted to be an evil chicken

love the chicken Betty . Well it is raining again........guess I am in sump pump duty....

Good Morning!

Grabbing a cup of coffee with you...starving so need to get a bagel too.

OMG, So Happy and grateful All the Minors are Safely back...and God Bless everyone who came to the rescue.
A remarkable story with a wonderfully Happy ending.

Linda Kay, I am so sorry to hear Karoosh is so ill. Hopefully the medicine will take care of the infection!

Waiving Hi Janice! How happy you will be seeing Baby Jonathan, you give that little man and Stacey too great big hugs for us.
Your Dad is indeed a very wise man to realize he needs help now...And I am so proud of you for leaving the decision to him. I know it must be very hard to have to come to those kind of decisions. I think it is so awesome, he will still be able to go to choir and get around with his chair!

Waiving Hi to Crissy too...Know you are at conference and mighty busy..Just know Sending you a calming Arm Wrap and a smile too!

Betty, Betty, wow Caleb will be the Best dressed for absolute sure. Knowing you, you already got a list of what you need...That is one fantastic costume...Woohoo, Buffalo weekend is finally here! LOL, sorry to giggle, but i hope mom makes up her mind, but How happy at least you are going, Will think of You and Debbie on Sunday!!
Yikes it was very cold this morning, only in the 40's, but it is suppose to warm up to the 60's. I got most everything that needed to be done yesterday, while watching the Rescue, sooo Today for absolute sure, I WILL get outside and work...
The other night, I DID go to UPS tour after all!! Decided, well geesh, how will i know if it's for me. Well it was very, very interesting for sure. And I know I can do the job, however, There is NO Way I can work in the environment. The Fumes were just over whelming to me.
I walked out of there with a terrible headache and my lungs screaming for fresh air...Well that same day, I went to a Job Fair...Shaking my head I was so disappointed, I thought a whole bunch of companies would be there. NOT, There were two Companies that recruit people. I signed up to one and the other...I am sure I've sent resumes to online. On a good note, it was a good experience to talk about what I can do...And, I showed my resume to a guy who writes resumes. Well boohoo, mine is not done incorrectly! So, back to the writing board, He gave excellent pointers..lol, but not today!

Mary, LOL, glad to give a chuckle!! Sounds like your party will be a great success! You've done a fantastic job, can't wait to hear how it goes and see pics. What a fun,cool idea painting camera's and marking them...
ROFLOL, well no, I have made Beer can chicken, mighty tasty too...But when I first started cooking, My attempt at a baked, put the chicken in the pan with legs and breast side to the bottom of pan, so when it was on my beautifully set table for two, with candles even, all DH could do was laugh at the the chickens butte staring at him!! Sooo, not nice, told him if he wants to eat, then he will do all the cooking from now on! LOL, and the rest is history, He does most of the cooking to this day!
Ohhh, OK so i didn't make the Fish sticks because, We didn't have any. That night he came home with a bunch of groceries. Breenie and Jake always tend to putting away. Well it was just Breenie, so asked if I would help. ROFLOL, Guess What the first thing I pulled out of the bag was?? Hahaha, Yep, a Box of Fish Sticks!!!! OMG, Laughed so hard, could hardly relay the story, how I was going to make them for dinner! DH, just shook his head, no way...I ended up making a speggetti dinner that night.

...OH Yes, Eagles ARE a sign, a very good sign too. And ever since One Looked directly at me, I feel like they are my Spirit Helpers.

OK...Debbie, i hope you get all your running around done and all is good!

Waiving Hi Barb, how are you?

OK, weather is getting warmer, and I've a TON to do out side!
Enjoy the day everyone.

Sorry the job didn't pan out Judy, thought it would be perfect for you but NOT if it would cause you health problems.

Was nice of the other man though to help you out re your resume, think a lot of people these days have professionals do it but they are quite creative with people ability to do tasks! Don't put off not doing it 'today' Judy because you'll forget and then you'll be frustrated...


You should have eagles all around you Judy..sense of well being having a spirit guide..

It's cold here and rainy, Suzanne is in Toronto today so now that my plans have been changed (insurance company visit for mom and Jim) so maybe I'll go pick up a few groceries, nothing that can't sit in the car all afternoon and that way I'll be one step ahead of the game.

As for Buffalo Judy, I never know until 10 minutes before I'm leaving that I'm going..I've decided that I'd go myself on Sunday to meet up with Debbie (so many boxes to post) but it dawned on me, no postal service on Sunday's so that wouldn't work..next time I'd be crossing the border would be Nov.5th for the craft show..coming soon but a little late for my boxes to be shipped!

Laura, are they expecting another storm in your neck of the woods, some something this morning about it..stay safe/stay dry!

Linda Kay do not if this will help but we would give our show dogs rice and groundbeef when they would not eat or felt badly.About 4 cups of water handfull of grondbeef boil tilldone then add rice and boil till done . cool then give a little at a time. Just a thought.

Hmmm might try this for Sailor..she has off days as well, sounds 'yummy' might make myself some!!!

Ahhh got off the phone with my mom, got to say once again, where are my other 3 sibblings???? says Jim will call her at noon to let her know wether he will go, apparently he couldn't get away from his work so had my nephew call her, he relayed to mom that he didn't think it was fair to put the responsibility on me to look after my mom, really doesn't want to go, no fun with one having to stay in the hotel room to look after doggie while the other eats, so my SIL told her she'd look after the dog and yet when she called this morning my SIL changed the subject so that's a no go..she told me 3 times Jim thinks it's putting a lot of responsibility on me, drats, I didn't change the subject, didn't tell her they were right, just said you all make up your minds what you want to do and I'll be there!!!

So guess I'll get another call just after noon hour. Same thing as last time right?

Anyone want to trade moms?

Oh Betty, wish I knew what to say about your Mom and Jim! Hope it all works out!
Hello Judy! Bet your fall colors are pretty? My Sisiter sent me some pictures of Michigan, and it sure makes me home sick! Well, not enough to go home, but I do miss the 4 seasons!

We have b een cooking hamburger and rice for a few days now, at first he wanted nothing to do with it, but he is eating a little today. So we are hoping those pills are working?

One more from my Sister.

Think LindaKay you'd best get in that new car of yours and head north east..colors are spectacular here but not as brilliant as other years guess it was not having a heavy frost..Mother Nature sure is confused...

Well, mom just called, I've got the hotel book for Friday/Saturday, guess we are bringing the doggie, I'll pick up travel insurance for the 3 of use on my lunch ..now if something goes wrong 'oh well' I'll keep the room and go myself..lol

Hello To All !

Wow - the night before the Party....

Thank you Dianne ! waving!

Betty the cameras were a great idea.... I thought to write on them a message for people to "take pictures" but Dh wants to leave them just gold...

That's funny Judy - wonder if the Job Fair was put on by your local TV Station... Ours is hosting a job fair... and the managers are really pushing us to sell more booths....but it is very difficult with employment down as it is..... I've sold 2.... we have 32 Job Fair Booths in all...... I don't believe our company has TV stations in IL .... but I could be wrong...

Sorry the UPS didn't work out but at least you found out for yourself...

Betty - that Evil Chicken is WONDERFUL! !!! I think you could sell for big bucks.... it looks so well made ....I remember working for a company with an alligator mascot... and we paid at least $3,000 for that costume... and that was "Way back when".....
AH! Your difficulties with Dear Mom have me shaking head... and so I know You must be! (HUGS)

BRB....

Hugs,
Mary