Sunday Roll Call

Good Morning Illinois. What does everyone have planned for this last Sunday in March? Me, i am staying home and vegging today. I have some usual Sunday chores to do, but other then that, Nascar is on at 12:30.  Plus, I will have something in the crock pot for dinner. DH told me as he was walking out the door to go to work this morning, he thought it would be a wet day. We will wait and see.  It is so nice to see new faces coming into our message board. Welcome to all.  Stop by and tell us what your plans are for today, HUGS LISA

Hey there - good morning. I was hearing sleet hit  the kitchen vent cover about 1/2 hr ago, weather.com says we are supposed to get rain today - at least up in the 'burbs.  Well, got to do some organizing today so I can start packing on Wednesday for our trip to FL. In the early afternoon Dave and I will go visit Jim at the rehab place. It is right over across from ABMC so it is only about 4 miles from our house. We have frozen food to deliver to Jim's family which we will just transfer into their car. After that I will veg out and watch Nascar or something. I just discovered how to work one of my photo shop programs so I probably will play around with that also. Christine  &

Mornin' all-looks like we will be dripping sunshine again today.  I promised Mittens a walk today, bit if it's raining her highness won't budge.  We have nothing major planned-just keeping the lid on Eddie's nerves until surgery Wednesday.  Glad to see our post-ops are doing well-where is Lucy? Chris so glad to see your brother is improving so quickly-answered prayers like Baby Lincoln. What's in the crock pot Lisa?  Everyone have a great day-Big Hugs-Janet K

Morning all.  I am not doing anything today, but probably will need a nap.  It was storming here at 3 a.m, and I have 2 dogs that are terrified of storms.  Hope all is going well with the Secret Pals. DH's job is up in the air again.  Everybody always says he has it made working for the State, not true. Sorry I missed everyone having surgery.  Hope all is doing well.

"Morning Lisa and IL Board, What a blast at roller derby last night!! If you guys get a chance, check out their website.  windycityrollers.com   It is a lot of fun to watch, and believe it or not...family friendly!!!  There were quite a few kids in the stands...and the roller derby gals put on a heck of a game, too. Afterwards, we went out for pizza....that did not go over too well with my band though.  I stuck to sipping on iced tea.  Most bread-type foods don't agree with me, so I just stay away from them..but when you have pizza-loving friends...well, you know. Karaoke night was pretty fun..there was a bachelor party happening but they were very well behaved guys...most of them stopped by to chat with us but no one was rude or got out of line. Needless to say, I didn't get up to sing this time. Maybe next week. LOL. Today will be spend with household chores!! Ugh!  I will be scrubbing the parrots cages today....not my favorite chore, but someone's gotta do it. LOL! Next Saturday is Supercop boxing exhibition......not that I'm a big fan of boxing or anything....but we will check it out anyways.  The proceeds go to the police memorial foundation...so it is for a good cause. Hope everyone has a great day! ~P

PAULA PAULA PAULA!  Hey there gf. I've GOT to get to roller derby with you guys.  BTW, got a few "walks" coming up: May 4th - Strat Cat Strut 5 mile walk May 11th - YME walk May 17th - Self Magazine workout in the park (Lincoln Park) need to check the date - American Cancer Society Walk & Roll (think its June?) got a few more too ... need to double-check my dates and will get back to you ... there is a great Beatles-cover band that my friend is in that is playing at the Hidden Cove (Lincoln/north of Foster) this Saturday from 6pm-10pm ... should be a lot of fun. Talk to you soon. 

Karyn!!! Next roller derby is April 19th.............you GOTTA GO!!!!  If you plan on going, let ShiShi or one of us know so we can get you the advance tickets (they're only 15 bucks instead of the 20 dollar tickets at the door....)....plus...the place was sold out last night...wow!! We cheer for the Hells' Belles....well, we cheer for all the teams but they are my favorite. Me and the dogs are doing the Mimi's PAWS walk....not sure the date...but it is dog-friendly...so we're going! Don't forget about the Walk to Remember for the police memorial....check on active.com for the info. (oh, and check PAWSchicago.org (i think) for the Mimi's walk info)....I hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!! Is the Beatles band called American English? If so, they are fantastic!!!  I've seen them a few times and they put on a great show. They really play the part, too...got a chance to chat with them after a show at Navy Pier...they were really into their "roles" as Paul,John,George and Ringo.You'll have a great time, I'm sure!!..Wish we could make it, but this Saturday is the Supercop Boxing exhibition and we've already got ringside seats.

Hi Karyn, You have been missing in Action!!!!! I called you a few weeks ago and you didnt call me back!!!!! A lot has been happening!!!!!! Doing great down here in the sun!!!!! Carla

hello IL family.  nothing going on here today.  Mike is still really sick and has been staying upstairs, only comes down to grab something to eat.  I am feeling a tiny bit better everyday, just have this wierd burning like sensation around the area of my JP drain once in a while.  I am thinking that it could just be the nerves healing.  I am still using pain meds as needed too. I hope everyone is having a good day

Happy Sunday Everyone!  My Sunday has been very lazy.  I cannot move much because of the pinched nerve in my spine, so I have been really bored.  Just been reading, online and watching TV.  Tomorrow is my Dr. appointment.  Hopefully he will be giving me my first spinal shot tomorrow.  My friend is driving me to the Dr. since my husband has to work.  I plan on returning to work on Tuesday.  I was out all last week in severe pain.  Now that I have my pain meds, I can at least function.  Although the muscle relaxer the ER gave me really knocks me out!  The more I think about having the WLS, the more excited I get.  I have already looked into getting a personal loan to pay for it.  I am not nervous to have the surgery because I have a pretty high pain tolerance.  Besides, with the pain I have in my back, I don't think it could get much worse. I hope everyone has a great week! Luv, Kandy