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Hi all! It's about 4:30 am here. Whats new with you? Gonna get some coffee, be right back. Cheryl

Taking a break from house cleaning.....just finished mopping all the hard floors and I am sweating ..... it's so humid this morning, I turned the a/c on and have the floor fan going full bore!

Got my strawberries all done yesterday and they were in pretty bad shape after sitting all nite.....should have maybe waited a few days for some that weren't so damaged from all the rain.....must have thrown away at least 2-3 quarts of berries that had so much rotten on them there was no saving them. I am going to tell the lady at the fruit farm I wasn't really happy with them, at $34 a case, that's pretty expensive. I did get 9 qts in the freezer, plus a bag of whole berries frozen. A big dish to eat on and some for the neighbors, so guess it wasn't too bad. Blueberries are next, and then a few peaches. Got to fill my freezer up with good stuff.

Diane U is in Greece == how exciting.....hope to hear more of her travels.

Better get moving again or I'll never get finished cleaning.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Hugs,
Pat R.

Hi again, First, just want to mention the sad news about Tim Russert. My husband  and I just loved him! We were so looking forward to election night with him. I can't believe it! It just reinforces to me how precious our time here is and how important it is to tell those we love how much we love them and treat each other as though we may not get the chance to see them again! I know that is not always possible, but I would like to try. What with my friend passing so unexpectedly last week and now this famous man many of us watched every Sunday just gone...it really makes me think! Ok, that's all about that. Today is suppose to be beautiful...finally. I will be out on my back porch reading my srapbook mags that I got in the mail yesterday. First I will head to my most unfavorite store, Walmart for groceries, then the day is mine! Have my nephews graduation party to go to later and we are going to a play later tonight at our local civic theater. I would tell you what it is but I can't spell it. Oh yes! A WOW moment! Yesterday, I was in the restroom at work, washing my hands and looking in the mirror, it's a pretty long mirror so you can see to your knees. And I noticed for the first time I have a SPACE between my legs! You know...like they don't touch all the way up now...I don't remember EVER having a space there before my thighs have always squished together! I love my surgery! Love it love it! Alrighty now, you all have a great day! Cheryl

Good Morning Pixie and Friends,

Gee Cheryl why didn't you pop down to help with the 4am Hannah and Clara feeding???? Now they are back sound asleep and I'm wide awake. It has been so much fun having them here this week. We go back to Chehalis this morning; I'll spend the night and come home tomorrow.

So much to do around here the next couple of weeks. We picked up the apartment keys yesterday and rented yet another storage unit. This one is 10 x 20 and should hold the rest of our household stuff including the washer and dryer and hot tub. Our son will be home the end of next week to help with the move to the apartment.

With Erin, Clara, Hannah, and Lucy, the puppy,here we have all had our hands full. Lots of visitors each day and feedings about every 3 hours during the day.  Last night they went from 10pm to 4am. Mike and I took care of the 4am feeding. Erin will be shocked when she wakes up to find that she has been in bed since 10pm last night! They skip a feeding at night time once a week or so. Just enough to get your hopes up that it will be a consistent thing.

Cheryl, I can't imagine ever having a gap between my legs. Never have had one! I no longer wear my jeans out in that area tho so that is progress.  I can just see your eyes as you noticed that major change! Congrats.

I really want to get up your way some Saturday this summer. Let's make a point of it ok? There should be some "lulls" in all of this "storm"! At least enough to let me come to Spokane for a day. I'd love to sit on that porch of yours and see your beautiful old home. I'm doing my best to make a Craftsman out of this new house, adding touches of the old homes wherever I can.  My inside door treatments will have old fashioned molding. The outside will have a covered porch, the front door has a few panes of glass in the top of it. Cedar shakes on the front trim, lots of wood in the great room and shelves around the fireplace.  It's really starting to take shape.

Tim Russert's death really made me stop and pause also. I'm 59. . . . I try each day to take the day that I am given and make it the best I can.  From about age 45-55 I didn't really live life. I existed and that was about it. I believe we are meant to do more than exist. As many of us were and many more still are we were trapped by our obesity. What a vicious cycle it is. Each day I am thankful for this much healthier body even with it's obvious "not so new" cover!

It's going on 6am and we want to get an early start. Time to make a pot of Joe as my dad would say. When he and Mom retired he would make a pot of coffee on the stove. Percolated coffee was the only kind that got hot enough for him! He'd open the bedroom door hoping Mom would smell it and get up to start breakfast. He was a wonderful guy, but oh so traditional. He loved his 3 squares so much. Must be where I got it!

You all have a great weekend. Those of you fortunate enough to still have your fathers on this earth, give them a hug from me. Those like me who no longer have them here, cherish the memories and stop to reflect on the lives they lived.  Watching Hannah and Clara smile this week (real smiles! not gas!) made me wish that all of their "great grands" could have seen them. I like to hope that somewhere they are smiling down on all of us. Bye for now.

Yes, Karen! I'd love to have you visit and come sit on the porch with me! I am debating if I want to listen to more of the Today show about Tim Russert, get to Walmart early, or go back to bed for a little while hmmmm I would of loved to help with the babies...love babies! Have a safe trip! Cheryl

Well, the newbie here's going to a graduation party for my husband's niece, then we are going to a summer fest in a suburb west of here...if all goes as plans.  I had my second lap band fill Thursday so I can probably eat (cautiously) again.  BUT NO BEER.  Speaking of beverages I guess I'll go get my first cuppa coffee for the day also. Have a great day, mary

Hey newbie Mary:

I'm from your neck of the woods originally; grew up in Franklin Park, lived in the Elgin-Carpentersville area for a few years ... I know Schaumberg very well because of the mall out there. No beer! How could you stand it? (Well, I managed it for a year after surgery, I guess it's doable.) Next time I'm in the Chicago area (if I ever I have enough money for gas again), we should try to get together. My family all lives in the area ... brother lives in Lake Zurich, mom still in Franklin Park.

Good morning from Northwest Indiana. I hope that today proves to be a great day for everyone.  I am sitting her watching MSNBC and the tribute to Tim Russert. I am going to miss him so bad. I think he and his enthusiastic approach to politics is what got me into politics as strongly as I am. I am so going to miss him. He was a fantastic person.  Today is a sunny and bright day. It is cool but it is suppose to get hot. Then guess what we are getting tomorrow~you got it! Rain!!! Like no one has gotten enough of it! My prayers remain going up for all those affected so badly by the weather. I am so tired of all the rain and bad weather that we are getting this year. Mother Nature is not a happy girl this year!! I have to go to my cousin's granddaughters 1st birthday party this afternoon. She is just such a little cutie and it is hard to believe that she is a year old already. Lauren  looks like her mom and Becky is a cutie too . I am just going to be glad when this party is over and I can just come home. I am having a icky day today. I have a headache and I think I am working on getting another sinus infection. Are we surprised with all the wet weather that we are having? I have to go to the doctor on Monday and so that is maybe good timing on this. Any other time I hate going to the doctor but not this time. I think I am going to need a antibiotic.  Went to rummage sales yesterday. By the time I got to the first couple of them my excitement started to wane and I was not enthusiatic anymore. I am not sure what was wrong but I ended up getting one thing~a portable cd holder for the car and that was one thin dime. Bill on the other hand got a really nice air compressor for $15. He was really happy. Not sure why but I guess whatever floats your boat. haha I guess I had better get going. I have some things that I want to do around here before I get moving for this social event today. Leave it to my boring life to have the 1st birthday party of my cousins granddaughter a social event!! What a life I have~NOT!! I am sending love and hugs to all and prayers are being said for everyone. Special prayers are going up for all those in need. Have a wonderful day and remember to bloom where you are planted. You are there for a reason!!

Good Morning OFF....  I'm hoping it will dry up enought to finish my mowing.  We had some nasty storms again last night.   Tryng to wean myself off caffine .....  it is good to know coffee may be a part of my morning again in the future!   I'm out in the country so I don't have a good place to walk ...  anyone have any favorite exercise DVS's you could recommend?  I looked at Wal Mart this week, but have no clue if they are good or not.....  I'd appreciate any suggestions.... My daughter is home so we may do a movie today.....  my son is in MI to watch a race. Father's Day is hard since I lost my husband .....  it is toughest on my daughter.  She was certainly "Dad's little girl".    Have a great Saturday!! Janelle