Friday Roll Call

Jimny Crickets I hear it raining again,  when is it going to stop? I can hear the rain in my house when it comes down on the exhaust vent cover for the stove hood.  I won't go into what happened around my place last night - I replied in Pam S's post about what happened around me. You will need to go read it there.  (kid's song - RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY COME BACK ANOTHER DAY - WE ALL WANT TO GO OUT AND PLAY, sorry changed the lyrics a little) Well, good morning everyone.  Everyone just think happy thoughts and lets blow some of this weather down to southern IL and IN because they are parched. Well, well someone came home the hospital last night, WOOHOO! Janet, you go girl. We all knew you were a fighter. But of course the nurses are probably missing your humor. Lisa was cleared by Dr Doom, another WOOHOO! We have others that are waiting on going to their consult date, Kimberly that is. Christina's Calvin is in the practice diet stage and making all the apts to go to, plus starting early on learning the life style changes. Now, we are missing some members that have not checked in lately and some that are out of state on vacation. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Their lives are so full right now with work and other things. Come on in and tell us what you are doing today.  I have a luncheon for one of my fellow co-workers. He has decided to move on to another job after 24 years. One part of me is a little jealous with him leaving but I know what I need to do with me staying at the PD  at least one more year so I can get my medical insurance at 55. I can hold out because having stable insurance is a biggie in this day and age.  Well, take care all, Christine  

Sorry to be the bad guy that delivers bad news......there's more rain coming!    And I'm sure there will be a storm or 2! So if anyone needs my assistance just yell and I'll swim over to ya and pull you out!      Has there been anything space shuttles lately going or coming?    seems when ever that is happening ....we get heavy weather, floods, hurricanes,and or tornados!   even blizzards!   check it out some time!    people fooling around in space isn't good for us!     Well.......stay dry Illinois!                            Pam  

Yikes! Umm, the space shuttle landed already. Shuttles in space means more technology available on earth. We have a lot of great things that have come out of the Gemini and Appollo programs than we can shake a fist at. Yeah it might seem that the space craft is stirring things up but they are up there during hurricane season so really nature is just being nature. We have about 4 more months of hurricane season. I know the money spent seems tremendous but think of the medical and technological advances we have made and not to say how it has made our lives more comfortable in the last 30+ years.  CB

  I think that we chased the bad weather downstate by Dee. We got a couple of sprinkles and that was it. CB

Good morning Christine and Pam. Boy, it's been a crazy week with the weather and work. I'm just glad it's weekend time . This summer has not been the best. Looking back, I haven't been to the pool that much... Now in a short time it's going to close. I like the fall but knowing what is coming afterwards and the long, dark winter is so depressing! I went on my job interview yesterday. This time I think that I'm not interested in the job. At first it sounded good but then they added some responsibilities I'm not keen on plus the fact that I would have to work some weekends.. well, that was it. They also told me that vacation time was only two weeks; now I have 4 weeks.. I don't think I want to give all that up. The commute would be another down factor. So if they call me for a second interview, I think I will decline at this point. Why should I go into a worse pot of fire?

Not much going on with the dating scene. I'm trying to focus on myself and better health. I need to lose some pounds that I gained in the last 2 1/2 months. I can feel it and see it too. Time for me to get busy with me! Next month I need to see a number of doctors for my yearly check-up plus see my WLS surgeon about my iron levels. I am also looking into my next phase of plastic surgery, my face! I'm hoping to have that done in November. So I must get busy with myself and get back to basics. I've been soooo bad with my food choices and drinking with meals. That was something I would never have done a year ago.  I haven't been on the boards much for two reasons: My job and feeling so bad about myself. I know that I am not a failure but right now I feel like one. I'm going to take this one day at a time and will post here on my progress.

I am happy to hear that Janet is out of the hospital and home. I know that a lot of things have been happening here, and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone!

Have a good and somewhat dry day!

Hugs and Love, Lucy

Ok so I get my info here on that last job you were checking out!  sounds like a smart thing to do if you already have a good schedule!  Something will come up I assure you!   You are not a failure.......have you read your own blog lately? Did you think a couple of years ago that you would be buying all those cute bikinis?  tanning and laying out at the pool?  Every time you think you've gain a few pounds you are right on it doing something to loose it!   I wish I had your life at times......Vacations that are not boring.....SHOPPING,   Energy plus!   and fearless about improving yourself inside and out!   I have missed you,    so glad you came out and played today!           Pam    Lots of Hugs for you!  

Good Morning Illinois!!!! It's FRIDAY!!!!! Todd and the kids finished their shift at the lemonade stand last night and I got to go to bed early!!  Our worst storms seemed to be in the early evening, and if it did anything overnight, I did not hear it. I will work all day, then get home to watch David ride the bench at the first football game of the year.  He is not allowed to play until next week because he missed the first few practices due to his volunteer job at Camp.   We have a wedding tomorrow and final lemonade duty on Sunday afternoon. So glad to hear that Dave made it home safely.  Driving in the rain can be SO nerve-racking. Lucy.......you are not a failure!!!!!  Look how far you have come!!!!  Spend a little time for yourself and get "back on track", you are totally worth it.  When you are feeling down, this is the place to be.....we can all help lift you back up! Glad to hear that Janet is home-----now rest and take care of yourself. Kim, how did the appointment go? Lisa is one step closer to her surgery.....congratulations! Everyone have a lovely day and a wonderful weekend and I will check back with you on Monday! "The sun'l come out...tomorrow.....bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow........there'll be sun........."

Please share the rain!!  I am gonna get mad if ya all don't...lol Good morning!! I don't have anything planned today.  Yippeeeeeeeeeee!  I might get to finish a book I am reading.  I love to read.  Taught myself to read when I was 3. I have some wonderful news, but I will make a nother post about that...hehehehe Good day all! Dee

 I just looked at the weather, and it looks like more rain is coming, I am sure it will hit about the time I go to my pcp for an appointment.. Nothing to important, I have to have her check  on an infection on my leg, and also confer with her about the letter for the insurance.  This weekend looks to be quiet. No plans, except possibly dinner out tonight.  We need to zap the rain goddess. Lisa

Hi guys, Thought I would let you know that everything is good. Maddie enjoyed here first days at school.  I am skipping town for a few.  Going to the inlaws to spend the weekend.  Talk to you soon. Kim