What's New-Wednesday!

Good Morning Aime and All,

I'm beginning to feel a bit of a stranger here and it's my fault. Not taking the time to start my day here and not getting back to it. Just busy, busy, busy. Finally got the excavation started at our lot yesterday. Yay! A big hole is now dug so we can finally get to watch the process. Hope it isn't another week or two before they start the foundation.

Babies, according to Erin, are running the household: eating, pooping, peeing, and sleeping. That's what they're supposed to be doing. Plus they are gaining and Hannah is doing well with her eating/breathing issues. Mike and I will hold off for about another week and then head over. Grandpa Mike is so eager to get his hands on those little girls and I can't wait to see them again also.

Yesterday we continued the "decluttering".  Worked on three bookshelves removing and packing about 1/2 of the contents of each and taking to storage.  Still have a lot to do before the end of the month when the house will be listed: Washing outside and touching up paint, cleaning carpets and getting the inside spiffy, rearranging furniture and pictures and the lord only knows what else the "house stager" will have in mind when she returns for a final run through in a week or two.  I know it will all be worth it, but not a whole lot of fun. All we've earned out of this are sore backs and aching bodies!

Today is TOPS day. I haven't been in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to seeing my friends there and having a few hours away from this mess.

Puppies are doing great. They have a plastic swimming pool in the middle of our living room. It's lined with puppie "wee wee pads" which they use consistently in the pool and not so well when they are out and about in the family room. That's why I'll wait to shampoo carpets until they are gone. They are starting to eat what I call "gruel", mushed up puppy food and water and they will slurp at goat's milk. Not too interested in plain water yet. No teeth yet so I think we'll have them for another 2-3 weeks. We have more than enough to do around here, but I'll sure miss them.

Really must get in gear. Know that I'm thinking about you all even when I don't find time to post. I DO manage to stop in and read to stay current on your lives.  I enjoyed reading about the Pittsburgh gathering and am so happy so many of you were able to get together.  Making memories is a good thing at any time in our lives. Hugs, Karen C

Awwwww love is in the air!! How kewl!!!

It feels like Friday to me, but it is not. That will make for one rude awakening for me tomorrow won't it, when I think I can sleep in and I can't. Anyone else a "Biggest Loser" TV show fanatic? I am so hooked on it and I think this season is the best.  Next week is the last show and I am going to cry like a baby when it is over. Chuck and I watch it together and last night both our phone just rang off the hook. I wouldn't answer mine. I bought My daughter and her husband-to-be their honeymoon last night. Ouch.. We are all poor and they are very our doorsy. I figured I could get them a couple of nights in a back roads bed and breakfast and give them some food $$ for a couple hundred dollars. No where close! They picked a place, and Ray loves it so much he decided they needed 3 nights there, so I got them a suite at Timberpine Lodge, Iowa( put it in your search to see it)  It is beautiful.Well she is my only daughter, so what if it takes me 5 years to pay it off. Our grass is turning too, but the weatherman is talking about a big snowstorm on friday/Saturday. I sure hope not. Chuck and I have another Legion trip this week-end. Your friend sounds great Aime, enjoy yourself and take your time..Blessings

Good morning to you Aime and all. I am glad to be here on this soon to be afternoon.  They are fixing my bathroom ceiling this morning and still at it. I called them and told them that there is water damage on the ceiling and they found out that the nut upstairs doesn't take a shower using the curtain all the way closed. I told them this morning when he came to sand the ceiling that I was concerned about mold. He called Gene to come and look at it and now they are doing major work. Gene put his finger on a soft spot and it went through. Now they have a big fan drying out the wood and they fixed the toilet upstairs too because they saw it dripping when the peice was taken out of the ceiling. I tried to tell the other one the other day that it was his toilet too because the leak is by mine. These apartments are the same so that is where his is upstairs too. I am mentioning again about the mold and I told them that with this bad heart problem mold is a no no here. Like it isn't anywhere else! This place can be so cheap but they sure aren't on the rent.  I am staying home today because I am just not in the mood to go anywhere and with this stuff going on it is easier.  Misty is no where to be seen since there are people coming and going. She runs as soon as she hears someone knocking or anything. She stays under the bed. I got her out a while ago and she ventured out into the hall but then belined it right back under the bed. She hates upheaval of any kind.  I hope that everyone has a good day today. I am remembering all who need them in my prayers. I remember even those who don't say they need them. I figure God knows what people need so I am handing it to him. I hope that everyone has a wonderful and positive day doing what they need to do. I am sending love and big hugs to all of you.

hi- sorry for the delete--i had a hiccup when i posted to judy g ! we had an appt with michael's ortho surgeon-he took him off PT for two weeks- is worried that he may have to go in and repair the tear-again! so- we shall see..... today we finally got a request for info on our one bird, Doc. the gal seems very interested- Doc needs more care than we are giving him and selling him would make two and a half car payments- so-i googled the community thta she live sin--funny! i was within 20 miles of her on friday when i was slightly lost in ohio!!!  so--today is soc sec check day and we are heading to the store...i may check in later--it is gorgeous outside- we ordered 30 rosa rugosa plants today for our back yard--they will line one edge where the railroad trail will be...will be pretty! we're getting two foot tall ones so it will give us some almost "instant gratification" ! hugs and prayers.....

Aime, I'm so happy you have a special friend in your life.  George has cut our grass a couple of time already, but then we live in the south!  His vegetable garden is thriving too.  As stated previously, I DO NOT GARDEN!  Hope someone at work takes the initiative to water my plants, but I doubt it.  Oh well, they'll last two weeks without me.  Strange, my plants at work are beautiful, but I kill everything at home. Have a great day! Debbie

Hiya Aime and OFFers, Aime, I am so glad that your evening was a success with your "FRIEND!"  You deserve a good man...especially one who knows how to hug and kiss..sounds like a "keeper!"     What's new here? Same old same old!  In-laws still not doing well and DS isn't feeling good either....UGH!!!  Plus now I need some additional tests for some symptoms.  But who the heck has time??? The weather is a bit gloomy, but nearly 60 degrees.  I think there is a storm coming in from OHIO...thanks Margo, Debbie and Melissa--heehee! Gotta run...need to write out bills, go to school, pick up meds and figure out dinner, and oh yes..laundry! Have a wonderful Wednesday friends! Hugs, Lora 

Hi Aime and everyone: Still without a home computer, but computer geek called today at least. Printer is dead and too expensive to fix, so I'll have to buy a new one. He was looking to buy an XP upgrade on eBay ... bidding was at $35 and probably could go to $50, which is still cheaper than other estimates. I'm a little peeved that he's had the computer for two weeks and just started working on it now. Oh well ... just have to wait. I don't have the money to pay him anyway.  Got two birthday cards in the mail today, one with a check from my oldest brother and sister-in-law for $50 ... will have to think of how to spend it. Probably on bills. Got to catch up. We had a whopper of a thunderstorm last night after I got home from work. Big light show and lots of noise. Scooter gets scared but he just snuggled on my lap and didn't seem to care. He has been extra cuddly since I've been home.  Aime, glad you have met someone to share your life with. While we were on the cruise, one day I was sharing horror stories of my friends' husbands. That caused the four of us singles (me, my brother and the two other Michigan WLS women) to salute the single life. Both Gary and Denise are divorced; I think Lucy was involved at one time but not married. Sometimes I think I'd like to have a male companion but I don't think I want to be married; I value my independence way too much. I hope your relationship turns out to be the best of both worlds. Kathi, hang in there, they make all of us jump through some hoops; you have had a few too many, this is just one more.

Good Evening all, I just got home from work. It was slow today. I was kind of glad it was slow as I wasnt feeling to great. I went out for a drink only water!!!! With a friend from another salon in a bar. The smoke was atroucous!!!!! I was having trouble breathing today and couldnt find my inhaler. I dont think Ill do that again. My RV is in the hospital getting fixed. I am getting it resealed and the rotted wood fixed to the tune of 2500.00. Now mabye Ill be able to use it this summer. Nothing else new today.  Carla 

Hi everyone, Aime, I am so happy for you and your "friend".  That is sooooo exciting.  I hope he is great because you deserve only the very best!!!! Kathy, I had the shots in the hospital and they didn't hurt or leave bruises.  It was just a precaution that my doctor always takes.  Your time is getting closer! Had a very busy day at work today.  The day flew by but I still have lots and lots of work sitting there waiting for me tomorrow.  Just not enough hours in a day. Tomorrow night I want to go thru all the great buys I found at Macy's in Pittsburgh.  I bought enough stuff for six people.  So enough stuff for five have to go back to the store.  I had fun buying all the stuff but trying it on and making decisions is not so much fun.  Macy's in Pittsburgh had some really amazing low sale prices if anyone out there needs clothes.  I got a beautiful Evan Picone black dress that was regularly $120.00 for 15.00 and lots of other equally good buys. Have a great evening! Jan