Coffee and...For Friday, Jan. 6, 2006

Hi All,
Here's the daily continued from http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/566074/
Have a great day all.

Kelly

Hi Kelly,
I had it ready to go and was tapping my fingers as I didn't want to overstep my bounds. LOL Next time ... I'll post if you need any help, but you let me know. Not trying to take over. :)
Nighty night.
Elaine

Elaine,
Thanks,,,,LOL I actually was going to post it about 10:00 but thought it too early,,,then I was checking threads and before I knew it, it was 11:00,,,LOL,,,I get lost in what I'm doing sometimes,,specially on DG,,ROFLOL I really don't mind who starts it,,,,no toe stepping here,,,

Kelly

Sure wish I could hear something from Bonnie before I signed off. *frown*

No news, so I am off to bed. Will post as soon as I wake up.

Bonnie, I am thinking about you totally. I am so so so sorry to hear the news on you MIL. I am so surprised on the fast decline! I just hope she doesn't suffer thru all this.
As for your own mother, that blood pressure is high but not as bad as it could be. Do get it checked tho.

Kooger, hope you don't lose your job. Guess I need to use the special phone more so you guys have a job, huh??? If you don't get overtime, what do you get? Just straight time? That isn't legal, is it?

Carol (DR)(the even one)

{{{Bonnie}}}

My thoughts are with your family.

Can't sleep again tonight. I'm getting sick of this.

mg

Good morning,

(((((Bonnie))))). I knew I should have taken a final look last night, but didn't so missed the messages last night.

For the rest of you, hope you have a good day. I skipped aquafit yesterday - will go today instead and go to work late and only for a short time. I have a LOT of unused vacation leave and want to reduce the amount they have to pay me out on at the end of the month. Also can use the time for party preps. I lost the whole afternoon yesterday when DH brought the grandtwins (he hangs out with them on Thursdays) over here for lunch and the whole afternoon.

I'll check in later.

Ann

Woke up this morning to read the tail end of yesterdays posts and it was bad news!!! I am soo soo sorry for all of it...
defoe- prayers for the DM/DMIL and hope for the best for both of them - you sure to have a lot on your plate right now. I don't know how you do it!!

Suz - ouch, sliced finger and upcoming surgery - that's the total pits for ya. I forgot what your surgery is for (enlighten me...short memory I fear)

Darius - sounds like you gals/guy are making great progress. I'm not at all surprised by the radon situation. Go get him!

Kooger - man, at least the slow down didn't come before the holidays!! (look on the bright side)

Carat- losing a computer and going off caffeine is too much at one time!!!! I quit on and off and can honestly say that I feel much much better without my daily liter of diet coke. I mainly drink water now, but still occassionally have a diet C . I find that I don't sleep well when I do and I have stomach problems. You'd think I would give it up completely wouldn't ya.

I have to take MIL to the heart doc today - not a pleasant experience. She fights with him and refuses to follow his orders. He gets mad and stalks out (he has a short fuse I think) Oh well, it will just be a 2 hour stint and I can make it thru it.

Sat we are meeting with some friends for a fish fry. DH is putting up a bit of a stink about going. One of the couples there never showed up for either of our son's weddings - even tho they replied that they would and never sent a gift either. Now he wouldn't be in such a snit, but we have gone to all 4 of their kids weddings, graduations etc - and they never have come to ours. I've kinda gotten over it, but I was surprised that he is still harboring those feelings. Kinda strange for a man - I may just take the wedding pics and show them around. LOL The time they didn't come to our first wedding - they decided it was such a nice day, they would take a motorcycle ride. Hmmm, maybe they are not the friends I thought they were...

23 deg outside and I see a little bit of snow, but not much!! But NO sun again....everyone is talking about the lack of it!

I'm off to the huff/puff and can you believe I still have't lost any more than 1/2 lb. It is very depressing - especially since I am cutting way back. Maybe next week it will show up!!

Good Morning all. Last night was an up and down night. DH called this morning and said that DMIL is awake and aware. Dr. doesn't know what has caused this problem, as nothing showed on the x-rays. He is going to drain the fluid from both lungs this morning, so that she will be more comfortable, but other than that, there is not much else to do.

DH wants me to maintain the routine, and be here for the phone calls. So I will check in periodically, to let you know how it is going.

Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers, I really appreciate it.

Will be back later.

Bonnie

((((Bonnie))))

Bonnie, we will be hoping and praying for your MIL and your DM, and trust they will keep her comfortable while healing begins. It's so hard not to be able to do anything for them, other than stand watch.

Who's DH is home? Yikes, I don't know what I'll do if my DH retires next year, I'll either have to get a job to get away from the house, or kill him, neither of which I have any desire to do. I groused at him yesterday morning for spending so much time in the den, and when he came home he brought a bouquet...one of those hideous dyed mum things from the supermarket. I asked him what the occasion was, and he said they were colorful, not willing to admit they were some form of apology. Honestly, MEN!! I suppose I should be appreciative, but I would have preferred him open up a little, but I guess that's too big a concession.

He managed a nice long conversation with his buddy, and then with his stupid brother, last night so I figure that's where he used up his daily quota of words.

I hope everyone is feeling better...this is such a rotten time of year. We have another gray day ahead, although the weatherman lied to us last night and promised sunshine today. Enough already. I ran my car through the car wash which usually brings some form of precipitation but it didn't work. Figure I'll finish up my pillow project today. Got two done yesterday, and have three to go. When I went back to Hancock's they had two more animal prints out that weren't there the day before, so I'll have leopard and tiger along with the striped ones. I'll try to remember to take a pic, when I get them done. I like the brown leather on the new furniture, but it's boring.
Or. I'm bored....LOL

My computer was acting up yesterday morning too, but DH did whatever it is he does when it does that, and now it seems to be operating ok. I can do without caffeine, but no computer....there's a recipe for disaster.

Got a benefit statement from my secondary insurer, my total bill for the colonoscopy was about $1500, and it looks like medicare only paid a small portion, and they paid even less. Looks like I'll be on the phone to find out what's going on. Ouch. If I have to pay a $1000 out of pocket, that's going to hurt!

Made some chunky chocolate brownies to put on the counter, for those of you who aren't dieting, and the decaf is hot, so help yourselves. Ill check in later, to see what's going on.

((((Bonni)))) So sorry to hear the news about MIL. Hope today brings better news.

I've been knocked out since Wed. night. Came home from work and hit the couch and have been horizontal pretty much since. I did stop in here yesterday, but only read for a while. Today I feel slightly better, but the fever is down now.

Back to the couch. see ya all later.

What is with all this sickness? Don't forget the chicken soup and the Vicks...(((HUGS))) to all. (Please keep it on your computer....)

Hap

Happy, I think the sickness comes after the holidays, because everybody gets so stressed out. The holidays are over, everybody relaxes, and wham, the bug hits.

Well, no other news to report from DMIL. DH should be on his way home to rest for awhile. Then we will go back later this afternoon.

Talking about DH's retiring. Mine quickly adjusted to retired life, after I told him that I would cook 1 meal a day, all he needed to do was to tell me which one he preferred!! He fishes in summer, and hunts in winter, so is out a lot. However, we have come to a truce, and cohabitate nicely. The trick is getting them in sync with YOUR routine.

Meezer, not talking a lot is a man thing, I think. DH can get on the phone and talk with friends, and be real chatty, but can't carry on a conversation with me, unless it is routine maintenance/household things. I think they all shy away from talking about meaningful things, or feelings. They are the pits at that.

I stuck a ham in the oven a short while ago. No matter the situation with DMIL, with going to the hospital, etc, will have to eat, and we can have a meal without too much preparation.

The satelite guy is due here any time. He will hook up the new dish and the new tv. I started to cancel that this morning, but thought while things were sort of on hold, to go ahead and have it done. Something I won't have to deal with later.

I will check in from time to time today, and give updates as I know them. Not commenting to anyone directly, but know that I have read all posts, and appreciate all of the ((( )))'s I'm getting, I will pass them on to DH when he gets home. I/we really appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. You guys are the greatest.

Bonnie

Hap, I'm not sure Vicks can do anything for cranky computors. LOL

Hi all
I would say good morning ... but by the time I get this posted the morning will probably be gone. LOL

Bonnie, I'm still saying prayers for your DMIL and also for your MIL. From your earlier post, it seems your MIL's head wound is okay. Hope her BP will come down.

Suzie, so sorry you are still fighting that nasty bug. I thought I sent you some chicken soup. Or was that someone else? We've had so many sick people of late. Where is Babs? We sure do need her for all these ills.

Kooger, Maria, Kelly, Hap, Meezers and the rest ... good to see y'all and hope you have a good day. The DH and I are keeping the nieces tonight, so I need to get up from here and get a bit accomplished. I'll be checking in to see how Bonnie's MIL is, though.
... Elaine

Hap, I'm not sure Vicks can do anything for cranky computors. LOL

(((hugs))) to all who have this bronchial flu thing, try not to give it to anybody else and stay warm and rest a bunch.
I'd no idea a colonoscopy would cost that much, ouch. [heehee] Wasn't on my list of to-dos any way but that price tag would keep it off limits.

(((Bonnie))) - just plain not fair to have both Moms ailing at the same time. Try not to get too exhausted by all the tension involved in this time.

I will try to post more often this yr of '06 - I lurk, but never feel I have much to add.

edit to add, apparantly I posted part of this already. hunh? how'd that happen?


This message was edited Jan 6, 2006 10:12 AM

You are right, Bonnie, when my husband retired I would not know the difference, he was very busy with our 100 acre farm and his domestic animals, his hobby. He did not talk much either about what he felt deep inside but we could discuss many things about what goes on around the world other then that he was a very reticent man, but I know he cared deeply for his family.

Those guys don't know what they are missing, do they? What do they do when they want to complain, whine, commiserate, share. etc.? Punch each other on the arm?? LOL Well, too bad for them, and lucky for us we all have each other.

To all who are ailing, I second the Vicks, the chicken soup and the take it easy advice.

I haven't showered or dressed yet, went right to the spare room and finished up the pillows. Took a pic. This isn't how they will be distributed, but was the easy way to get them all in one shot. What do you think??

Bonnie, I hope you get good news today, you've had enough bad news for the week.

Hellos to everyone else, eat up those brownies, they are calling me. I snitched one, and called it breakfast, and it's lunch time already so I guess I'm good to go for the day. Starting a pot of soup for dinner, in case we catch a movie this afternoon, it will be ready and waiting. Maybe even drag out the bread machine and set it up so we'll have hot bread to go with it.

Later
Sheila

GM, GOB's and 'Ettes!

Top o' the mornin' to ya's! oO/~It's a grey day in the neighbourhood, a grey day in the neighbourhood...will ya be my, will ya be my, will ya be my neighbour? oO/~ Oh, piffle, it's grey, grey, grey, windy, rainy, grey, windy, rainy......get the drift? I'm TIRED of grey! :-(

Now that I have that rant out of my system, I've been trying to catch up on some of the thread and have to admit to only going back 48 hours or so. It's just not possible for me to go back any further. But suffice it for me to say, I'm sorry for all the ailments, illnesses, injuries, maladies and assorted trials and tribulations some of our DG family members are suffering. Please know I send my strength to each of you for facing whatever might be asked of you.

DH has had a very full two weeks having several situations during the holidays, including one suicide (female sailor hung herself in the barracks), several domestic violence situations, 9 DUI's, 3 drug overdoses, 2 cases of child abuse/neglect, and yesterday he had to sign the order to physically remove a dependent wife out of housing because she is separated from her husband, her children have been removed from her custody for neglect and abuse due to her use of crystal meth. He had to send the Security Police to the home, remove her from the home and set her outside the base limits, while others had to go into the home, pack everything up and place it in a storage until the soon-to-be-divorced husband (service member) has paid for. She was given a 30-day extension to get out of housing because she cried and told the command she couldn't secure another place to live in the original 30 day limit, then she pulled the very same thing again. So, this time, hubby signed the order and had her physically removed. Now dear tax payers, this will blow you away.....this was all to the tune of $6500 to have the packers come in and pack the stuff up and move it to the storage unit!!! Don't you love the way your tax money is being spent?!? Doesn't it make your skin crawl? Those packers had to take extra precautions because the furniture and personal effects were FILTHY and since she is a meth user, they had to wear extra garb to ensure they weren't exposed to open syringes, etc. This home can not be re-let until it has been razed. It's in such bad shape, the cabinets and all fixtures (toilets, tubs, etc.) have to be removed and replaced; walls have to be stripped down to the studs. If you were to see the pictures of this place, you would be ill! But ohhhh, wait until the local rag paper gets hold of this story and prints a screaming editorial about how TERRIBLE the Navy is to one of its own! Arggggggh!!!!!!!

Now, as to me, I've been rather busy. I've worked extra shifts in the ER, been over taking care of my Mum, cleaning up from the holidays, etc. I'm working all weekend, have an appointment on Monday afternoon, then I hope afterwards can settle down for a few days.

Please, everyone take care, be safe and if you have anything I can help you with, don't hesitate to d-mail me. I'll try to answer as best as I can. If I don't know, I have resources I can tap for answers as well. Many blessings on all, ~Babs~

Babs, there are sad, sad people in this world wasting the only life they wil;l ever have.
Beautiful pillows, Sheila, they look great on your leather sofa

Oh Sheila ... how talented you are. I'm certainly in a bunch of the *wrong* people as I can't do anything except throw a few plants in the dirt and watch them grow with no thanks to me. LOL

Babs, that is definitely a sad situation. Don't know how your DH manages what all he sees. It's a good thing we don't know everything that goes on.

Okay, I hear that dryer calling my name. ;)
... Elaine

Well, Sheila, you are beating me to making some bread. Am going to go to the store tonite and get some bread flour for that sourdough starter and get it started tonight I hope. Soup sounds good. Am just about finished with the soup I made last weekend. Your pillows look great!
Babs, I really don't want to know how we all waste our "taxpaying" money. It is so unreal. I am surprised that your husband doesn't have nightmares about all that. Thankfully he has you then.
Later, Carol

Blooms wrote

Ain't that the pits. Could be a whole new lease on life for Vicks if it could. LOL Hope you do manage to post more often. I'm sure you DO have things to add.

Bonnie, glad there is some improvement in your MIL's condition and hope and pray that it continues.

Babs, are there conditions in the Navy that lead to the kind of situations which you describe? We sometimes hear things about social issues in the Canadian armed forces. I guess there are some unusual stresses and at least in Canada, the pay rate is not overly adequate either. There used to be an active military base within the boundaries of the Food Cupboard, and we occasionally heard from forces members who were in bad situations.

Well, it's nearly 3 pm. I need to practice. Will be skipping a viola section rehearsal which got rescheduled to tomorrow afternoon (right before my party). The party has traditionally been on Sunday afternoon, but we put it on Saturday specifically to AVOID this rehearsal which was to have been Sunday afternoon. Then the whole concert got moved a week earlier to Jan. 16 because of the Federal election on Jan. 23. We will be putting it together in 8 days. Full orchestra rehearsals on Sunday evening (8th), Monday evening (9th), Sat. afternoon (14th), Sunday afternoon (15th), Sunday evening, Monday (16th) noon and concert Monday evening. I've never played any of the pices and except for the Sibelius 1st Symphony, can't even tell you what they are - they just don't stick in my mind. But party or not, I'd better start looking at the music.

The whole house has been picked up, including last night, the "study" in which I teach which was paper stack disaster area #1. Well, I guess my computer room could use a pick-up, as party might spill over into it, but in general, it's not on the regular party path.

Porch is now a freezer; so I brought all the ice lanterns and baking home from the FC today. Still want to make one pan of lemon squares. I tried using part Splenda for some of them and wasn't thrilled with the results. And I've got a number of cream cheese fillings to put together. By back-up plan, if the crowd is huge, is smoked salmon. I've got quite a bit in the freezer. Think I'll also do another batch of the mini-pizzas. They are quick, easy, and tasty.

The covers for the chairs are made. I'll post a picture a bit later. My DGD said they are "BEE-U-TIFUL!!" They are an improvement over no longer white cloth seats. LOL

Must go. This is no way to get it all done.

Ann

Oh Ann, you are giving me a headache! LOL I don't see how you do it! I'd be going *mad* ! You are one gutsy lady.

Okay I've cleaned the bathrooms, washed my hair, brushed the Kota girl (anyone want a lab? Got enough hair to build you one. LOL) and vacuumed *again*. We're having pizza for supper as that's what the girls have ordered. they're bringing a movie, so now I get to play. Makes my day sound dull compared to Ann's. :)

Oh, I got some 4 o'clock seeds in the mail today. Can't wait to plant them! I'm getting the fever now. LOL LOL

Ya can't see from there but those pillows involved two trips to Hancocks, one broken needle, several finger sticks, a naked bobbin, and some colorful language. Glad they're done. DH will probably notice them in February. I appreciate the kind words.

Started pea soup, and set up the bread machine. There's a recipe for onion bread I'm going to try. Try to time it so it will be done when we get home.

DGS said when he was in the navy for his four years, they worked very long hours, and were shorthanded most of the time. The hardest part for him was the boredom when they were at sea, and the substandard food. He lived on mostly care packages from home, mac and cheese, and junk food. He's not a picky eater so it had to be pretty bad for him to pass it up. He has always been mature for his age, and is not a pack follower so he never got into trouble. Kids who go in and have never been away from home have more problems. And some run away from pre-existing troubles, thinking the service will solve them. I don't envy your husband Babs, I'm sure all the difficulties end up on his desk.

I better go do something useful. Like read. LOL

Good Afternoon all,
First chance I've had *enough* time to sit and read all the posts.

mg,
How about Tylenol PM??

Ann,
I'm sure you love to spend time with the grand twins but being as they are *supposed* to be spending time with Grandpa,,,he should keep them occupied,,LOL Not an easy thing to do though at their age,,,,but,,you need to get your stuff done,,, for your big soiree,,,,we'll all see you this weekend,,,,ROFLOL

sarv,
Good luck with MIL,,,,LOL poor doc,,,your *friends* they don't sound like true friends to me,,,,I'd take wedding pics along,,,,LOL And, ya know,,,all that muscle you're toning up weighs more than fat,,,,maybe that is the problem,,,,,,it's not showing up on the scale????

Bonnie,
Glad to hear MIL is awake and aware,,,,hopefully good signs.

M5,
At least he thought about you,,,,even if they were ugly flowers,,,,LOL As far as word quotas,,,Bill usually uses his up with his friends also,,,at work and then with his friends at the bar if he goes and has a couple beers after work,,,so, by the time he gets home, I either get "What's for dinner?",,,with an Awwww or I get a healthy dose of why the people at work are such idiots,,,,neither of which I care to listen to,,,so he usually just goes to bed. If he comes straight home from work it's usually, "There's never anything on TV",,,,LOL Sometimes he'll tell me I never talk to him,,,,ROFLOL To which my standard answer is "What do you want to talk about?" Followed by, "Darwin's theory?,,,,,Global Warming?,,,,,Problems and possible solutions of 3rd World Countries?,,,How our country could take care of it's people better? Race issues in the US?,,,, the possibility of World Peace?,,,,He usually goes back to the TV to *find* something to watch,,,,LOL Ah, the difference between the genders,,,,Love it!

suzie,
Get back on that couch,,,,

Bonnie,
Ham sounds awfully good,,,,I agree,,,,,MEN!!!!!

Elaine,
Hi,,,,,

Blooms,
Of course you have a lot to add,,,,,,

Maria,
Hi,,,,was nice that you and DH could actually have a conversation about worldly things.

M5,
Pillows look Great,,,,really like them.

Babs,
GGGGrrrrr at the way some people can *get away* with things,,,,,bet DH has Tons of stories,,,,,

I had to call the hospital,,,, sent me a letter saying they haven't heard from my insurance company about the 2600.00 some odd dollar bill that I have with them,,,lady said it was for the Sleep Study,,,,I Told her I got a rejection of benefits letter,,,she said they didn't,,,could I send a copy,,,asked her if the billed my FHC Insurance yet,,,,she said they don't have that Co. on my records,,,,Didn't think fast enough or I would have asked her where it went,,,always has been on my records,,,so, took a pic of both sides of the card,,,printed it out,,took pic of the letter,,,printed that out and mailed all with a nice little letter asking why the info was no longer on my records as it has always been there up to this point,,,I Know I won't get a response,,,,just wanted to rub it in, (I know,,,,Lord Forgive me,,,please),,,,someone must have taken that info out,,,or it somehow got *lost*,,,grrrrr

Well, enough ranting about the hospital billing dept,,,LOL Back to the Salon

Have a good afternoon all,
Kelly

Forgot to say, I talked to DIL about my huge bill (she does all the ins. work at the orthopedic clinic where she works.) and she said if the hospital is a medicare provider, they accept whatever medicare pays, plus your secondary insurer's payment, and write off the rest. I hope so. Whew. It wouldn't kill me to pay it off, in installments, but it sure would aggravate me.

S.

Hello everyone. Wow, so many of you are sick all at once. I hope you are all feeling better soon.

Dcat, I hope the next word on your MIL is a good one. And also your mother's blood pressure.

Babs, good to hear from you. People troubles happen everywhere and the military is no exception. So sad about the sailor who committed suicide. I guess I will never understand why people do that. My nephew did the same thing over a romantic disappointment. I see it as a totally selfish act and certainly have sympathy for the family of this young lady. The other situation you describe is also sad for everybody involved, including the taxpayers, and yes, the press will probably blow it way out of proportion. People feed on sensationalism, and it does sell papers. Ever notice how the wrong information is on the front page but if they have to print a correction it is buried way back in the small print? The biggest recent case of wrong information is the tragedy of the miners and the roller coaster their families went through by getting incorrect information and celebrating for 3 hours before they were told their loved ones had not survived after all. Why didn't somebody in company management issue a caution statement when there was any doubt? I hope the press is more accountable in the future to double check their information.

M5, very nice pillows. Just for fun, why don't we all guess a date on which your DH will notice the pillows. I pick Feb 1. What do I win? Pillows?

Elaine, throwing a few plants into the ground and watching them grow is a talent, so give yourself some credit. Some people can't even grow the plastic variety. And some don't know the difference. I recently got a great big laugh out of hearing about some friend of somebody's who was watering plants while they were away and this friend kept watering the plastic one. LOL it's still funny.

Yesterday somebody asked about my horse's foot, thanks, it is all healed up now and he is trotting around like nothing had ever been wrong with it. I think he might have had a slower recovery if the ground had been muddy then. Walking on clean snow in near zero degree weather helped keep it clean. I didn't have to soak it but I guess if I had known he had an abcess brewing in there soaking in warm epson salts water would have brought it to a head sooner. However, he is not the kind of horse who would be very cooperative about standing still soaking a foot in a bucket of water, so it might not have helped much.

Sorry, whoever I missed mentioning by name, I did read everything and often pray for you as I go along.

Well, it's a sorta nice day, not windy, not sunny, not wet, not cold, so I am gonna take the dog for a long walk in the pasture. See you later.

Mary,
Glad to hear your horses foot has healed well and that he's back to normal.

LOL @ winning the pillows,,,I'll guess January 23

Kelly

Hmmm, now I think mine would notice the pillows. I may be wrong ... but I think he'd walk in and say ... "where'd those come from?" hehehe I can't get by with anything! LOL

Thanks Mary for your vote of confidence on the flowers. Before DG ... I was the gal who would kill the silk flowers. I can grow a few things now ... thanks to my friends here. :) Oh, and I'm so glad your pretty horse is doing okay now. Be careful out there when you go for your walks. You and Maria worry me out there on that snowy ground.. :)

Defoe, know you're busy ... but check in when you can. Am still sending hugs your way.

Okay, it will probably be late when I check back.
... elaine

Yes, Mary, it is a selfish act but I can understand it. My father shot and killed himself after my mother died, he did not want to go on without her. I was very close to doing that too when my DH died thinking it was all my fault for allowing him to go to the hospital where I was not able to take care of him any more, I looked at all the medicine I had thinking I should take them and put away with myself also, but I thought how terrible my children would feel to lose their mother on top of losing their father, it is a terrible thing to be so desperatly depressed when life does not seem worth living. Some of you helped a lot to get me out of this hole where I could not see day light for almost a year.

Back from my walk and having a cup of tea with honey. Dog is sleeping by the wood stove. A mile is a long ways with short legs and lots of side trips. We walked to the end of the pasture so I could see if there was anything good for the horses to eat down there. Nope, just as I suspected, they have eaten everything that looked any good. What is left will have to be burned when it dries enough to do the job. That inspires new growth. Elaine, you probably have the only dog here who goes for walks in straight lines. The rest of them would look drunk by comparison if a person looked at the tracks. Our snow is gone now and we just have patches left and lots of mud. More snow is in the forecast but we usually don't take it too seriously unless they issue a winter storm warning.

Hmmm, what's for dinner at your house? Here it's gonna be salmon and noodle casserole with cheese on top, steamed brocolli, and green salad. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a rut with the menu, so when we share ideas I think it helps us all.

More little projects (and a few big ones) are waiting for me.

Maria, I'm glad you are out of that black hole now. And you thought about your children and spared them a double tragedy. Sorry I caused you to think about that sad time again.

Hi, Folks! Glad to hear some progress on the Healing Front.

Molly, Jeremy and I continue to be busy building. I thought we'd get all the rafters up today... I didn't count on the building being a bit out of square. (Don't ever build a building a structure around a tall in place pump! Squaring is impossible!)

Anyway, here's the progress today in jacket weather with strong winds, and we have a pot roast with potatoes, carrots and onions in the oven. Yum on a cold day!

Don't be sorry ', Mary, it is just something I will never forget, and understand why people do such an awful thing, I am perfectly fine now, Samson also helped a lot even though I have twice as much work cleaning my house but have not much else to do LOL

Makes me ashamed to whine about my trivial problems.
Susan
=^..^=

Susan, every one has some problems, who is to judge which is worse, yours or mine, I think no one can!

Yikes! Susan, if your problems are "trivial" then mine must be microscopic. Facing surgery with the medical history that you have certainly doesn't sound trivial to me.