It's SATURDAY - What's new?
It is Saturday morning officially in my neck of the woods. I am working overtime, in a different position. Normally I only take escalated calls. Tonight I am a normal rep, so I am extremely busy. I am taking about 15 calls an hour. A lot more than my normal 10 calls a night.
Tomorrow night we have our Texas Message Board get together. We are all going out to eat Mexican. Probably about 75-80 of us. We are gathering up stuff for our fellow members affected by Ike. We have already sent two loaded trucks and one uhaul trailer. Tomorrow we will fill up another two SUVs easily.
I'll check in later, I am working until 8:15 AM. Then I need to get some sleep as I will be working overtime again tomorrow night starting near midnight.
Tomorrow night we have our Texas Message Board get together. We are all going out to eat Mexican. Probably about 75-80 of us. We are gathering up stuff for our fellow members affected by Ike. We have already sent two loaded trucks and one uhaul trailer. Tomorrow we will fill up another two SUVs easily.
I'll check in later, I am working until 8:15 AM. Then I need to get some sleep as I will be working overtime again tomorrow night starting near midnight.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Good Morning George and OFF Family,
Just as you're going to bed, I'm leaving for work. I used to work nites years ago and did not adjust well. I need sunlight in my life or I get very depressed. I work alone today so I'll be very busy. Yesterday I rushed thru my work to be done on time to get to my doc appt. My thyroid is "way off" so change in med will be welcomed. On doing the waiting game for my insurance's approval for my wls. My clinic finally submitted the info early this wk after 2 wks of dilly-dallying. I asked my pcp yesterday if she thought that since I've lost wt on my own during the clinic visit phase of pre-op, will they not approve...she thought that should not be a prob in fact she said that they often look at that as I am serious about the surgery and will do well. I hope they think like her.
I'm going to be a grandmother for the 6th time...my oldest daughter in Richmond,VA has just confirmed that she is going to have her 4th child. This was kinda unexpected cuz she just got a new job and settling into a 2 income household. She's had morning sickness pretty bad the last 2 wks but is now on meds to help with that and she sounds much better. She and her family are coming for Thanksgiving then I'll try to get out East this coming Spring when she's due.
Gotta go to work...Have a great day George and All,
Alice
Just as you're going to bed, I'm leaving for work. I used to work nites years ago and did not adjust well. I need sunlight in my life or I get very depressed. I work alone today so I'll be very busy. Yesterday I rushed thru my work to be done on time to get to my doc appt. My thyroid is "way off" so change in med will be welcomed. On doing the waiting game for my insurance's approval for my wls. My clinic finally submitted the info early this wk after 2 wks of dilly-dallying. I asked my pcp yesterday if she thought that since I've lost wt on my own during the clinic visit phase of pre-op, will they not approve...she thought that should not be a prob in fact she said that they often look at that as I am serious about the surgery and will do well. I hope they think like her.
I'm going to be a grandmother for the 6th time...my oldest daughter in Richmond,VA has just confirmed that she is going to have her 4th child. This was kinda unexpected cuz she just got a new job and settling into a 2 income household. She's had morning sickness pretty bad the last 2 wks but is now on meds to help with that and she sounds much better. She and her family are coming for Thanksgiving then I'll try to get out East this coming Spring when she's due.
Gotta go to work...Have a great day George and All,
Alice
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I love Spring!!!!!!
My sixth grandchild is scheduled to make his/her arrival in November.
Also, they do expect you to lose weight on the pre-op diet. It shows you can follow a regimen. Also, when you go on the liquid diet before, that diet is to shrink your liver to make the operation easier for the surgeon.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Morning George and my friends,
George, what a great thing you folks are doing for the victims of Ike! Wow....lots of stuff heading down to help. Good for you all!
Connie, you have me worried. Prayers are going your way for whatever you're dealing with.
Work is slow today, should be getting off by 2:00 or so, then go fight the crowds at the grocery store, bring it home and put it all away. I don't mind the shopping as much as hauling it in and stowing it away. Oh well, guess leaving it in the car isn't an option?
My DIL and I are meeting with our new graphic artist tonight. He's an employee of one of my clients who works for one of the largest printing companies in the country. He does all the art work for Dave and Buster's as well as Hard Rock Cafe! So....I think our labels are going to ROCK!! Our last artist turned out to be flighty... not dependable at all, so now I think we're on the right track
Gotta run and hit the shower and then off to work. Hope everyone is doing fine and that you have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs to all
George, what a great thing you folks are doing for the victims of Ike! Wow....lots of stuff heading down to help. Good for you all!
Connie, you have me worried. Prayers are going your way for whatever you're dealing with.
Work is slow today, should be getting off by 2:00 or so, then go fight the crowds at the grocery store, bring it home and put it all away. I don't mind the shopping as much as hauling it in and stowing it away. Oh well, guess leaving it in the car isn't an option?
My DIL and I are meeting with our new graphic artist tonight. He's an employee of one of my clients who works for one of the largest printing companies in the country. He does all the art work for Dave and Buster's as well as Hard Rock Cafe! So....I think our labels are going to ROCK!! Our last artist turned out to be flighty... not dependable at all, so now I think we're on the right track
Gotta run and hit the shower and then off to work. Hope everyone is doing fine and that you have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs to all
Susan
Hi George and Everyone,
It's early here on the West Coast..... I'm up and going for a fasting lab draw this morning. I have my 4-month post-surgery visit with the WLS doctor this week. So, it's off to see the "vampire." Then it's off to WalMart to re-fill the cupboards. Tonight we are going out to dinner with some friends. Not sure how long we'll stay as hubby doesn't much like to be out of his comfort zone these days.
It sounds like you're in for a great time with your get together, George. How nice you could all contribute to the hurricane victims. Very rewarding. Hope you get some rest so you can really enjoy the outing.
Prayers for Connie and her family. Prayers for anyone else who may need them. Prayers for everyone even if you don't need them right now!
Hugs,
Kathi
It's early here on the West Coast..... I'm up and going for a fasting lab draw this morning. I have my 4-month post-surgery visit with the WLS doctor this week. So, it's off to see the "vampire." Then it's off to WalMart to re-fill the cupboards. Tonight we are going out to dinner with some friends. Not sure how long we'll stay as hubby doesn't much like to be out of his comfort zone these days.
It sounds like you're in for a great time with your get together, George. How nice you could all contribute to the hurricane victims. Very rewarding. Hope you get some rest so you can really enjoy the outing.
Prayers for Connie and her family. Prayers for anyone else who may need them. Prayers for everyone even if you don't need them right now!
Hugs,
Kathi
Good morning to you, George. I am so glad that your going to be enjoying yourself this evening. I love Mexican, I think that is my favorite food. All I ask of you, dear brother, is to take a bite and say to yourself "This is for Brenda" and that will make me happy. :-) That is a wonderful thing that your group is doing for the hurricane victims. I greatly admire that.
Today is just going to spent home and doing what I want to do. YES! I just have to write a few prayers for tomorrow in case I need them. Pastor said that he is planning on being home but.........well to me everyones life has a lot of big buts. I hate this being up in the air. He has notified no one and I think that is totally unfair. We would never dream of doing that to him or anyone else. I just think that is so wrong. So I have to plan for doing the service and then go to church in the morning not knowing if I do it or not.
Today is sunny and I think it is suppose to start cooling off now. We have had such humidity. The temps have been in the 80's but the humidity is so high that the air needed to be on. I am hoping that the cooler and less humid days of fall are approaching. They are still my favorite even if I have to put a sweater on. I still hate the humidity just as much as before wls.
Misty is watching out the patio door. I loved on her yesterday more than I have in probably the last few days. We still have the special time together in the bathroom every morning. She won't let me get by without it. She gets up on the vanity when I am going potty and gently puts her paw on my shoulder. Sometimes she meows and sometimes not. Then I take her and hold her in my arms and pet and love on her. I talk to her and give her morning kisses and she is in heaven and frankly so am I. That is our bonding time and I enjoy it just as much as she does. I just love her so much and she brings to me such peace and love. I know just why I got her. She is one of my greatest blessings in this life of mine.
I should do some picking up and putting away around here. I should have been doing it for a while but it seems like everything has gotten in the way of doing it. I am hoping that today some of it gets done.
I guess I had better get to movin'. I am sending love and hugs to everyone and prayers are going up for all. Special prayers are going up for those in need of them, and that includes our dear Connie. I am very concerned about what is going on. She sounded so mysterious. Have a wonderful and blessed day all and know that today is what you are going to make it.
Today is just going to spent home and doing what I want to do. YES! I just have to write a few prayers for tomorrow in case I need them. Pastor said that he is planning on being home but.........well to me everyones life has a lot of big buts. I hate this being up in the air. He has notified no one and I think that is totally unfair. We would never dream of doing that to him or anyone else. I just think that is so wrong. So I have to plan for doing the service and then go to church in the morning not knowing if I do it or not.
Today is sunny and I think it is suppose to start cooling off now. We have had such humidity. The temps have been in the 80's but the humidity is so high that the air needed to be on. I am hoping that the cooler and less humid days of fall are approaching. They are still my favorite even if I have to put a sweater on. I still hate the humidity just as much as before wls.
Misty is watching out the patio door. I loved on her yesterday more than I have in probably the last few days. We still have the special time together in the bathroom every morning. She won't let me get by without it. She gets up on the vanity when I am going potty and gently puts her paw on my shoulder. Sometimes she meows and sometimes not. Then I take her and hold her in my arms and pet and love on her. I talk to her and give her morning kisses and she is in heaven and frankly so am I. That is our bonding time and I enjoy it just as much as she does. I just love her so much and she brings to me such peace and love. I know just why I got her. She is one of my greatest blessings in this life of mine.
I should do some picking up and putting away around here. I should have been doing it for a while but it seems like everything has gotten in the way of doing it. I am hoping that today some of it gets done.
I guess I had better get to movin'. I am sending love and hugs to everyone and prayers are going up for all. Special prayers are going up for those in need of them, and that includes our dear Connie. I am very concerned about what is going on. She sounded so mysterious. Have a wonderful and blessed day all and know that today is what you are going to make it.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
morning! george- where are you all headed for mexican?? we had a wonderful dinner last october together when we descended on dallas for our Great Texas Slumber Party--juan somebody or other's ...anyhow- great food- great group--enjoy yourselves tonite!
**** has anyone heard any more from terri t??????
yesterday was long.......worked only til noon -rushed to the bank and etc- reset my hair and did some makeup ( i don't wear it on current job and almost forgot how!!!) changed clothes and headed out to apply for that job--very nice office!! love it!! the company owner seeems very nice and knowledgable of her "profession"--NO! not tHta one!!!! she was highly recommended by my secret angel--of course, she is taking apps for a week then setting up a week of interviews so will be deciding something while we are in frankenmuth....i somehow just don't think i'll get the job...and i am sad about that--dunno why--cannot place my finger on it...just a feeling....it would be a wonderful "career" change not just a "job" and could have some very lasting benefits on my person economy and my future--i really think that i would enjoy it but i just feel like she will find someone much more qualified...hope i am wrong!
meantime; i keep looking cuz i am not gonna make it on my current 20 hours /week...the plasma place has cut our donation money again for october and november so i dunno about that!! i was offered a job cleaning house for my gf and her man twice a month--problem is i really hate cleaning! of course, someone else's house and for money can be a diff story so we will see after i go next week to start...pretty sad when you have to work 3 jobs and still not get anywhere! don't get me wrong--i am so grateful for what i have and what is offered to me ...i just want to be more solvent and be able to be more independent!!!!!!!!
a whole topic i could discuss is the vascillation on jobs and living location but i won't!!!!! i am so tired of limbo--i want so badly to settle down and live for now not for what's next ...and i hate this stuff of getting our house ready for someone else to enjoy!! i really want to stay in this house- just hate that it's in ohio (winters) and that no family is nearby and the mortgage amount is killing our budget....ah well...i think i need to meditate on this a bit..and get michael on the same page which he isn't...he gets into "drive" mode and there is no stopping him..(ex: we got home at 10 last nite- i went to bed at 11 and he was just winding back up-have no clue what time he went to bed or if he ever slept and when he fianlly winds down after all of thsi he'll be sick-i know it!!) i really feel like we are not living for the "now" and that is something that has to change!!!!
sorry! had to get that out!!!
anyhow- back to yesterday- we bought deck stain and am waiting this morning for the dampness to burn off a bit to get out and start the deck and fence...we've been sanding the moldings-doorframes--in the house and my arm actually is sore-it's the arm i donated from last nite and i thought it was related to that when i realized it was from the sanding!!! good workout but doesn't do a thing for the bat wings!!!hehe...so when i get done here i need some protein and get the sandpaper back out....
when i was at the plasma place i asked two of the ppl who worked on me why they chose what they are doing and what they had wanted to be when they grew up..no! i could never ever do what they are doing- have no desire- just curious...and gets my own thought process working!
when we go away for long times, we tie roxie in the kitchen--( she chews -and she poops in the house) we still have that huge dog crate in the basement but i hate putting her down there- so anyways; she has been chewing thru the leashes and it ticks me off...when we got home last nite; she met us at the garage door!! dragging some leash behind her...it was cute but very frustrating!!!!
well; i guess i should find some protein and get myself moving in a positive direction for the day...
hugs and prayers....
**** has anyone heard any more from terri t??????
yesterday was long.......worked only til noon -rushed to the bank and etc- reset my hair and did some makeup ( i don't wear it on current job and almost forgot how!!!) changed clothes and headed out to apply for that job--very nice office!! love it!! the company owner seeems very nice and knowledgable of her "profession"--NO! not tHta one!!!! she was highly recommended by my secret angel--of course, she is taking apps for a week then setting up a week of interviews so will be deciding something while we are in frankenmuth....i somehow just don't think i'll get the job...and i am sad about that--dunno why--cannot place my finger on it...just a feeling....it would be a wonderful "career" change not just a "job" and could have some very lasting benefits on my person economy and my future--i really think that i would enjoy it but i just feel like she will find someone much more qualified...hope i am wrong!
meantime; i keep looking cuz i am not gonna make it on my current 20 hours /week...the plasma place has cut our donation money again for october and november so i dunno about that!! i was offered a job cleaning house for my gf and her man twice a month--problem is i really hate cleaning! of course, someone else's house and for money can be a diff story so we will see after i go next week to start...pretty sad when you have to work 3 jobs and still not get anywhere! don't get me wrong--i am so grateful for what i have and what is offered to me ...i just want to be more solvent and be able to be more independent!!!!!!!!
a whole topic i could discuss is the vascillation on jobs and living location but i won't!!!!! i am so tired of limbo--i want so badly to settle down and live for now not for what's next ...and i hate this stuff of getting our house ready for someone else to enjoy!! i really want to stay in this house- just hate that it's in ohio (winters) and that no family is nearby and the mortgage amount is killing our budget....ah well...i think i need to meditate on this a bit..and get michael on the same page which he isn't...he gets into "drive" mode and there is no stopping him..(ex: we got home at 10 last nite- i went to bed at 11 and he was just winding back up-have no clue what time he went to bed or if he ever slept and when he fianlly winds down after all of thsi he'll be sick-i know it!!) i really feel like we are not living for the "now" and that is something that has to change!!!!
sorry! had to get that out!!!
anyhow- back to yesterday- we bought deck stain and am waiting this morning for the dampness to burn off a bit to get out and start the deck and fence...we've been sanding the moldings-doorframes--in the house and my arm actually is sore-it's the arm i donated from last nite and i thought it was related to that when i realized it was from the sanding!!! good workout but doesn't do a thing for the bat wings!!!hehe...so when i get done here i need some protein and get the sandpaper back out....
when i was at the plasma place i asked two of the ppl who worked on me why they chose what they are doing and what they had wanted to be when they grew up..no! i could never ever do what they are doing- have no desire- just curious...and gets my own thought process working!
when we go away for long times, we tie roxie in the kitchen--( she chews -and she poops in the house) we still have that huge dog crate in the basement but i hate putting her down there- so anyways; she has been chewing thru the leashes and it ticks me off...when we got home last nite; she met us at the garage door!! dragging some leash behind her...it was cute but very frustrating!!!!
well; i guess i should find some protein and get myself moving in a positive direction for the day...
hugs and prayers....
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Good morning and great day everyone. Still early here but the birds are calling to each other. I'm glad to have survived a very challenging work week. 
I got the fence repair finished yesterday evening and a new latch on the gate. I don't think Carl will be escaping his yard in the near future. Not that he goes far or stays long but I'm afraid he'll be hit on the curvy road. I am relieved that he'll stay put now while I'm away for surgery.
Today my significant other visits
and that inspires me to pick-up and get the chores done early. He'll help me bust up the branches left from the tree work for winter kindling, I'll make a nice meal (Asian short ribs in the crock pot that was posted last Monday) and we'll check out the happenings on Cannery Row later where friends have a music gig.
Sunday I plan to rest up because next week the auditors will have me running. I'm trying to get all the bases covered before surgery there and I've acquired what I think I'll need for pre-op and post-op diet, including some samples thanks to your posts. The time is sneaking up quickly and I want to be ready while I still have the energy. I hope your weekend is filled with all things wonderfully bright and beautiful.
, Carmel Valley Linda
I got the fence repair finished yesterday evening and a new latch on the gate. I don't think Carl will be escaping his yard in the near future. Not that he goes far or stays long but I'm afraid he'll be hit on the curvy road. I am relieved that he'll stay put now while I'm away for surgery.Today my significant other visits
and that inspires me to pick-up and get the chores done early. He'll help me bust up the branches left from the tree work for winter kindling, I'll make a nice meal (Asian short ribs in the crock pot that was posted last Monday) and we'll check out the happenings on Cannery Row later where friends have a music gig.Sunday I plan to rest up because next week the auditors will have me running. I'm trying to get all the bases covered before surgery there and I've acquired what I think I'll need for pre-op and post-op diet, including some samples thanks to your posts. The time is sneaking up quickly and I want to be ready while I still have the energy. I hope your weekend is filled with all things wonderfully bright and beautiful.
, Carmel Valley Linda 
Aloha and good morning OFF family......
George...you are doing such a wonderful thing for the Ike survivors. I can't even imagine what it must be like for people who have lost their homes, or even losing power, water, etc. for weeks. These are the times when the generosity of people really shines through....makes me feel good to know that the bad guys aren't winning in this world!
It's very early on Maui.....4:50 a.m. I am showered and partially dressed and ready for day at the hospital testing the newborns. I like to get there at 5:30, so I can do my computer/paper work before beginning to actually test at 6:00 a.m. It's always a mystery as to how many babies will be waiting. Last week I had 10 that were born the day and night before! I hope I don't have that many this morning. The standing over their little cribs for 4 plus hours can give me a monstrous backache.
Yesterday was mostly lovely, but ended badly. In the morning I used a gift certificate given to me by my sister in law and my nephew for when they stayed in my condo for two weeks to house/kitty sit! It was for a massage at the Grand Wailea, a plush hotel. Well, I didn't want anyone touching my boney, loose skinned body, so I went for a manicure/pedicure and oh what luxury. The hotel itself was jaw dropping beautiful! Pools everywhere with flowers, flowers and more flowers. And, of course the ocean in the background. I felt like a queen getting my toes and nails done. I had enough left over for another manicure in the future! Delightful morning!
Then in the afternoon I received a call from my youngest son...the one who has three small sons, that he is having a heart problem....atrial fibrillation. They have been unable to get his heart back into normal rhythm, but are now trying different things to do so. He has been told not to drink coffee, alcohol or to exercise. Well, he's a coffee junkie (likes it STRONG) and plays ice hockey!! Poor guy......I'm really worried about him. Just taking care of three little sons below 4 years old will run you ragged. And, then he has a very stressful job as an engineer in Silicon Valley. I think stress is the basic core of this, but how to you reduce stress when every hour of every day is full of responsibilities. He is such a good, sweet, dear man and father...and I love him very much.
Then...to top it off, last night I ate some leftover burritos and almost instantly began barfing them up! I barfed from 6:00 til 10:00 when I finally fell asleep and thankfully I'm OK this morning. Leftovers sometimes just don't sit well with my "Gracie." I hate to throw out the rest of the burritos, but I'm going to. I do NOT want to go through last night again.
On that note.....I'm off to the hospital to see "my babies." I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday, and thank you for sharing your lives with me.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
George...you are doing such a wonderful thing for the Ike survivors. I can't even imagine what it must be like for people who have lost their homes, or even losing power, water, etc. for weeks. These are the times when the generosity of people really shines through....makes me feel good to know that the bad guys aren't winning in this world!
It's very early on Maui.....4:50 a.m. I am showered and partially dressed and ready for day at the hospital testing the newborns. I like to get there at 5:30, so I can do my computer/paper work before beginning to actually test at 6:00 a.m. It's always a mystery as to how many babies will be waiting. Last week I had 10 that were born the day and night before! I hope I don't have that many this morning. The standing over their little cribs for 4 plus hours can give me a monstrous backache.
Yesterday was mostly lovely, but ended badly. In the morning I used a gift certificate given to me by my sister in law and my nephew for when they stayed in my condo for two weeks to house/kitty sit! It was for a massage at the Grand Wailea, a plush hotel. Well, I didn't want anyone touching my boney, loose skinned body, so I went for a manicure/pedicure and oh what luxury. The hotel itself was jaw dropping beautiful! Pools everywhere with flowers, flowers and more flowers. And, of course the ocean in the background. I felt like a queen getting my toes and nails done. I had enough left over for another manicure in the future! Delightful morning!
Then in the afternoon I received a call from my youngest son...the one who has three small sons, that he is having a heart problem....atrial fibrillation. They have been unable to get his heart back into normal rhythm, but are now trying different things to do so. He has been told not to drink coffee, alcohol or to exercise. Well, he's a coffee junkie (likes it STRONG) and plays ice hockey!! Poor guy......I'm really worried about him. Just taking care of three little sons below 4 years old will run you ragged. And, then he has a very stressful job as an engineer in Silicon Valley. I think stress is the basic core of this, but how to you reduce stress when every hour of every day is full of responsibilities. He is such a good, sweet, dear man and father...and I love him very much.
Then...to top it off, last night I ate some leftover burritos and almost instantly began barfing them up! I barfed from 6:00 til 10:00 when I finally fell asleep and thankfully I'm OK this morning. Leftovers sometimes just don't sit well with my "Gracie." I hate to throw out the rest of the burritos, but I'm going to. I do NOT want to go through last night again.
On that note.....I'm off to the hospital to see "my babies." I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday, and thank you for sharing your lives with me.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
karen...prayers for your son...so hard to worry about them and specially from a long distance!!!
as for gracie- sorry for the unrest!!!
much aloha
as for gracie- sorry for the unrest!!!
much aloha
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
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