It's Saturday-what's new?????

Top of the morning to all of my lovelies. I hope that so far all is well and going smoothly for everyone.  Margo, scrambled eggs with peppers and zuchini sound so good. I would have to throw in some onion too. I am a onion fanatic and always have been since just a wee girl.  I did my Relay for Life walk early this morning. We got there about 20 to 4 and started the walking at a bout 10 till. We walked for over an hour and so some got rest. I was surprised but my cousin Johnny was there. He is looking good and he told me that he feels good and things seem to be going fine. The only thing that is different about him is that he has lost all his hair and if that is the worst thing that happens he is going to be lucky. I just love him so much and at times I just think that this whold pancreatic cancer thing is so unfair. He does have the determination of Aunt Margaret (his mom) who had colon cancer. That could be one of the reasons that he got this pancreatic cancer since his mom had colon cancer. They say that if a relative has colon cancer it is easier to get the pancreatic cancer. I never knew that until I went and looked it up on the internet. Let me tell you~not one of my better choices. I learned way to much about pancreatic cancer. When someone you love has something sometimes it is better not to know everything that you can learn off the the net.  It is sunny and a bit cool but not bad. The birds are singing and chirping away this morning. You can tell that it is spring/summer with all the bird sounds going on outside. I just love to hear that and when the sun is shinning it is wonderful to know this is God's world and it seems like all is well with everything and everyone.  We are suppose to go to a open house today for Bill's cousins grandson and neither one of us want to go. We haven't seen this kid in years and wouldn't know him if he stood in front of us. I hate it when things like that happen. You feel obligated to go but you really could care less. haha I has been a few months since Johnny and his family seen me and when Johnny saw me this morning he said "How are you doing, skinny?" and we laughed at that one. His daughter said that I am looking totally marvelous. It feels so good to hear these things. But then a part of me wonders if they are just saying it and really don't see a change. I guess that is the part of me that thinks that no one sees a change since I don't see one. My mind is warped at times but then I feel like I am right at home since all of you understand what I am meaning, most of all of us think we are warped! God it feels good to be among other strange and warped people! haha I guess I had better get going. I have been having diareaha (sp) of the mouth~it just keeps going and going. haha I hope that you all have a wonderful and glorious day today. I am sending love and big hugs to everyone and prayers are going up for you all too. Special ones for those in need of them.

God it feels good to be among other strange and warped people! ................. ! ! ! ! ! STRANGE AND WARPED ! ! ! ! ! Now I resemble that remark.. HaHa HeHe HoHo ....... Millie

oh it had onion!!! and some kielbasa  it was yummy!

Good Morning OFF friends!!  I spent a few days at my mother's in Indiana...  they are preparing for a move about an hour north of where they are now.  My mom lives next to my sister and her family and they are all moving in together in a large home.  Mom is feeling conflicted (of course) as she has always had her own space.  She could come live with any of us but my sister will have the most room. so.....It is beautiful here today ....  been out on the deck with my puppies (they are actually grown dogs) and my coffee for the day.  The team tells me to cut the coffee out so I'm decreasing it little by little.  I hate to give it up - I do enjoy my morning coffee - but I know it is for the best ... I'm having the most difficulty with exercise ....  I'm off my celebrex and the joints are sore but .....  again, I know it is for the best!!  My laundry buzzing so will take off for now!  Prayers for all who need support and encouragement.    It is a nice thing to wake up and check the board!! Janelle near Cincinnati

Well, ain't this a kick in the haid......  I met Linda Barnett at The Movie Studio Grille in Dallas for Sex and the City last night!!!  We had a great time!!  She's in town for a birthday party for the grandchild.  She said the 'plan' today was to take him to a 'picking' farm.  That's where you can pick your own fruit and/or vegetables. She was really looking forward to it!!  Sheesh, I wanted to go!!  She's doing great and looks wonderful. Still has that pesky clot in her leg but has changed doctors and getting expert, and I mean EXPERT, treatment now.   After the movie we went over to McDonald's to visit awhile and I'll tell you, that gal had me in stitches.  She lives too far away, in my opinion.  I'd like to see her and BoomerKaren get together... oh, what a hoot that would be!! Today has been $4 already.... about to see if I can get one of the grands (depending on how my x's are on the calendar) and perhaps go to the Rise'n'Shine to meet up with some other WLS'r's for breakfast.... or not... want to get my rings sized so may just do that.  Yesterday was a lost day at work.  I've got over 75 tasks to do and when I left had 55 messages that needed to be answered.  That's more than a day's work.... so I guess ALL of my weekend will not be for ME. Did get a call from a headhunter.....two companies..... not sure.....  Then another call from a lady I met at the gas station a couple of months ago and I sent her my resume (she works for a mtg co about 10 mi from me), called on my cell and asked me to call her today about setting up an interview....found out she's also my neighbor about 3 blocks away... I'll be making that call.... I'd love to work in a small shop.... Promotion hasn't occurred yet.  Not until after July 1.  Getting close.  Hate to leave a perfectly good company but the drive is a killer.  Truly, I'm not really looking in earnest and I'm terribly happy where I'm at doing what I do with the people I'm doing it with.  It's the drive and the gas. Guess that's all that's happening around here.  I'll wash the undies today.... so I can start a new week...:) Ya'll have a great weekend!! Janet

Hey Janet: Isn't it nice to be wanted? Haven't had anyone calling me for a job, but then newspapers are laying people off, not hiring, especially those in my age group.  Wish I could meet up with y'all again ... I miss ya!

Cell phone is still non breathing after drowning in the toilet. . . Will try to get to store today. That was the backup plan for the next few days in transition between house and apartment. Ah well, all we've done lately is spend money so what's another $50.00 or so????

Nate's here so major moving of large stuff to storage and apartment can begin in earnest. We've done all of the small stuff. My computer desk is packed up.  Probably will be without computer service from Monday to Wednesday. Maybe longer as I have to get it all connected! Hey, I installed my new printer, I can do this right?????? We'll see.

Best get my shower and get hoppin. As I went up and down that 17 steps to the apartment what seems like a bazzillion times the past few days I just shake my head in amazement. Gee whiz, I couldn't even walk across a level parking lot without having to stop to take a breather a little over 3 years ago. Now I'm climbing a full flight of stairs carrying a box of pots and pans, clothes, food stuff. . .  .This journey has truly been miraculous. Candy and Dallas Divas I'm wearing my "It's a friend thing" t-shirt today! It makes me feel good and like you're all right here helping me along with this move! I am woman, hear me roar. . .

But the greatest miracle is having a full size lap for Clara and Hannah. I can sit on the couch with my feet on a stool bent and then place a baby in front of me on my thighs where there used to not be ANY lap. We sit like that hours on end visiting or with a sleeping baby that I just sit and stare at in awe! Life is grand. Have a wonderful day my friends.

I know Karen isnt it amazing all that we can do now. 2 years ago i was ready to ca**** all in and just not worry about the rest of my life now Joe and I bought another house close to us and we are renovating it to rent out and doing all the work ourselves, and i am helping as much as he is. stoop, bend, climb, hammer and rip out ...what ever i sometimes stand back and look what i just done and think my lord that is amazing.  Right now i am digging a big hole to put another pond in , in the front of my house. The neighbor came by and stood and watched a while and said , i bet that feels good to be able to do that now dont it? I said you bet sore back and all lol .  I envy you those beautiful babies , wow two of them at once.    take care , when are you coming back thru Arkansas ?

Jan, I'm hoping for perhaps summer of 2009. Going to Italy in the spring. May even be fall of 2009. So lovely in MO and AR in the fall. Told Jeannie that coming down your way from St. Louis will definitely be in my plan. You know me, I zig and I zag wherever there is someone I want to see. It will be amazing to see you two post surgery and compare to meeting you before! Have fun digging in that dirt!

Ohhhhh Karen, I can identify with the lap. My grandson likes to sit on laps and be read to. It was quite an ordeal and funny to see him try to get on my lap... wasn't there. Now he can.... Oh its so nice to wrap arms around him and read..... Gotta Luv the Grands.. Millie