What's New Tuesday!

Good morning OFF'ers. I am so happy today since it is cold but the sun is out and so it is a beautiful day!

Nothing much going on around here today, or at least that I know of. Misty is fed and watered and laying on the back of the recliner. That is here new place. It use to be the back of the couch but now it is there. Who knows what goes on in the minds of cats. They certainly are mysterious. And sometimes that is a understatement. It is a good thing that Misty is back to normal now. But boy she now expects all the lovein' and attention that we gave her when she was so strange. It use to be that she just got up on the bathroom vanity when I got up in the morning. She got up there when I was going potty in the morning when I got up. She would get in my arms and I would chat and love on her. Now she doesn't just settle for the first time in the morning. It is almost every time that I go potty. And we all know that is a lot with all the fluid that we drink! She has turned into a bigger furmonster but she is my furmonster and that is alright I suppose. But sometimes it does get tiring. But then again that is what we were born to do in Misty's eyes. To be Misty's masters!

I think I am going to get my cpap out and give that a try. I am so tired during the day and just couldn't figure it out. It hit me this morning that it may be because I am not resting as much as I think I am during the night. I think I sleep during the night but I thought that before too. I also had a oxygen drop below 80% a lot during the night and so maybe that is the problem. I am going to try it tonight and see if that helps. It sure can't hurt. I stopped using it on my own. The wl doctor told me that I should be retested. My cousin use to do the sleep tests and she told me that they have one now that is made for people who are losing weight. I am going to talk to my pcp when I go see her next Monday about this. I am getting info from Linda on the name of it tho. When I get the name I will let you know if any of you are interested in it. Just let me know and I will post it.

I better get to goin'. Even tho I think my get up a go had done gone went already. I am sending love and hugs to all and prayers are going up for everyone. Special ones are going up for those who are in need of them. Have a wonderful and blessed day and know that you are loved!

Eileen,
You are an honest person to make sure the delivery person got paid. Good for you!

Cats!  Can somebody remind us why we have them????

Hey, I don't have a lot of money, but I know pizza delivery drivers don't make a lot ... I didn't want to rip off the guy. I had given him a tip and then I forgot to give him the whole amount of the pizza. I'm just really spacey sometimes. (And no, folks, I didn't eat the whole pizza ... I froze most of it. I just wanted a taste ... now I have lots of pizza in the freezer.)

Aloha Eileen and all of my wonderful OFF family,

Eileen.......kitties can be so puzzling can't they. I hope your Scooter just felt left out and isn't sick.

It's 6:30 a.m. here and just turning gray outside. There isn't a hint of a breeze and the ocean is like a sheet of glass. The surfers will be bummed, but it's great for seeing turtles pop their heads up, and the leaping fish, and occasionally a dolphin make a graceful arch and slice through the water.

This is has been a nice few days because except for 3 hours at the hospital on Sat. morning testing "my" babies' hearing, I have had them off. I've actually gotten some things done....like a big box of stuff to thrift store, cleaning frige, cupboards, etc. I know...not exciting, but I think you can all relate to how good it feels to do some of those long-neglected projects.

This is a really rough time for a lot of people....and I have to thank the Big Kahuna every day for so many things...including being able to pay my bills and NOT yet having to dip into credit card for daily purchases etc. My little nest egg that was in the stock market has tanked, and I can't bring myself to sell what is left at less than half of what it was worth a few months ago...so I'm just hanging onto it and hoping eventually it will go north instead of south.

We have so many new people, I can't keep up. I'm sorry for not welcoming those of you I missed, but there are so many loving hearts in this little family that I know you were welcomed with open arms.

Today is Tues...which means "senior day" at several stores so I'm off later to do a little shopping. A week ago I found a pair of BEAUTIFUL designer pants at a thrift store for $2.99!! Size 10....and little big for me, but will be great for meetings in air conditioned rooms, etc. I still can't believe I wear 8's.....sometimes even 6's!! I don't think I was ever that small...not even in high school. My doc did something to my insides that just rockets food right through my system without leaving any clinging to my buh-tocks like it always did in the past! My buh-tocks are actually boney......"boney buh-tocks"....hummmm, I think that sounds like something for Saturday Night Live, or the title for a song....Ha!

AS much as I love spending time with you all......chores are calling. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love you all give to each of us. We have this "well" to come to for a fill-up each day.......and I am overwhelmed by the love of my OFF family (borrowing this from Aime!!)

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Good Morning Eileen and Everyone.........

I spent most of the morning at my doctors office. I went in because my arthritis and fibromyalgia has been so bad lately. I can't hardly do my job. My hands are the worst! My doctor took a ton of blood to check out various other things....you know how that goes. She thinks my arthritis in my hands now looks more like rheumatoid then osteo now. I hope she is wrong!! My blood pressure, cholesterol and all that is great. One day at a time right? I am going to go take a Flexaril and a Vicodin and crash for the rest of the day.....my body insists I do this!!

It sounds like everyone furbabies are being quite active.....the stories always make me smile!!
 
This is about it for me. Everyone have a good day, prayers are on the way!!

Love and hugs to all.....connie d

it's supper time, shower and knit for a bit then i am going to bed...

we were fashionably early for the orthopaedic oncologist  appt...appt was 11:00--we got paper work done and it was 1230 by the time we met the doc! she does NOT see any sign of cancer-thank God...wants to watch this spot for awhile- thinks it's cartilage lesion that has been there a loooong time *he is almost 69 yeras old!) says we'll follow up with our ortho guy and we see her again in january --i am sooo not ready to scehdule anything into january but we did!

results on chico-negative for PDD--again thank God...waiting tho to hear from the doc as to what it seems to be...she wants to speak with michael but had an emergency....

had a very enjoyable nite at DAR last nite- the program was a gal who dresses as an historic character and talks about their life..she was great and we learned about Benjamin Harrison thru his wife Caroline Scott Harrison...dinner was horrible- worse each time  and i can't do anything about it but could miss dinner and just go for the mtg-that's no fun tho....
came home and spent afew hours too many online doing some genealogy searching....

must-repeat MUST find a diff job or at least three more part time jobs to get out of this financial slump that we are in...fixed income is crap --i don't know how we are all expected to do it!!!

forgot to mail my own secret pal gift-ouch!!!!!!!!!!!! so -um--someone's halloween gift will be late--i think it will be worth it tho i hope!!!!

still down, eileen, just faking it....is it working???
well- need to go fix supper......
hugs and prayers.......

Glad all is OK with Michael's spot ... I had a spot on my femur when I first hurt my right knee ... first ortho doc in South Dakota was a little concerned that I had to do all these fancy tests (pee in a jar for a whole day, etc). but when it all came down to it, nothing was wrong and he said it was just probably one of those things. The radiologist wanted to repeat the MRI in another year; I said it would cost me, so my ortho doc at the time sent it to his sister, who was some hot-shot doc at Duke, who said it was just a stray spot and nothing to worry about. Whew! These things do happen!

Glad Chico is OK at least for now.

I so understand about financial dumps, Margo ... I am probably the one person who does, even though I have a full-time job, it doesn't generate enough now because I only get a half paycheck for the next two years and when I have an emergency (or semi one like the vet's visit), I have to rearrange my bills ... and it doesn't help me at all. The money shuffle just makes me all the more anxious. My boss is giving me some overtime in a couple of weeks ... with one coworker going on maternity leave soon and the holidays coming up, I knew he needed some extra help, so here I am, work me to death! I'll just take more pain pills when I get home (no more than are absolutely necessary, honest!)

Hang in there, Margo, and know that I am there for you if you need to talk.

Good afternoon, OFF Sistahs!!

Not a lot going on.  I LIE, I LIE. 

So much to do and so little time.  I was going to work half days last week and then just show up and leave this week.... yeah, right.  I worked full time last week and until noon this week.  I told my mgr today that I was coming in and saying hello and LEAVING tomorrow.  I may take someone with me so I will.

I'm not anywhere ready for this surgery.  I haven't put my will together.  Sure should have done that.  Now I can't die.  Wanted my house spotless before Nurse Louise got here.  Chit, she can finish my closet, she'll want something to do anyway...:)

The refrigerator is packed but it always is.  My car needs cleaning out....and I went to Target today.  DON'T ANYONE LET ME OUT TO SHOP DURING THE WEEKDAY!!! 

My hair is now naturally red again.  I guess in two days everyone will know the carpet doesn't match the drapes.  Bought some blush at the store.  I was out.  Probably will have no need for makeup for awhile....and was looking for a new gown and robe.... screw it. 

I have some things to do in my bedroom, the kitchen is decent.  Mike is going to take two big boxes out and bring in the aerobed.  I think I'm ready for Nurse Louise.

Leave it to KarenC to think they just need to drug me, put me on a cruise ship, take pictures and tell me what a good time I had.  Here's my fear....last time I left someone alone and they had access to my computer I was having a mad affair with some hunk at Starbucks.....Now KC has a wicked mind but I in no way trust Candy with my keyboard.  I'm hoping she isn't a very good typist.  All the letters have worn off my keyboard......:)

Spa pedicure with hot rocks yesterday.  Nails today (I did them), did my own hair.... so will get my duds on in a minute and go see my grandbabies..then head to a friend's for Farkle tonight. 

Ah, such is life.  I do want to say however, since I'm putting my ducks in a row...... Each and everyone of you have enlightend my life. 

Janet

Oh Janet, you are such a hoot!!!  You'll probably have the surgeon literally "in stitches" in the O.R.....  Good luck, girlfriend.

Just wanted to report they brought me a loaner car to drive and when I went out to get in and take the guy back to the repair station, I just laughed out loud.   It was a teeney tiney Hyundai......a year ago I would not have even fit in the driver's seat.....today I got in, didn't even have to adjust the seat and away we went!
The gear shift is on the console and the fuel gauge doesn't work (it says empty) so I hope I don't run out of gas.... please give me back my Pontiac Montana!!!!

I had a piece of Ezekiel toast for supper and it's not sitting well......it didn't the last time I ate it either.  Have no idea why.

Since the garage was empty this morning, I got a burst of ambition and swept it all out and cleaned up ready for winter.   Even dumped the last flower pot from the front of the garage.

Gonna get my jammies on now and relax.  Have a good evening.

Pat R.

Janet, after having looked over the bad news on the business wire, it's so much fun reading your post. You always make me laugh. I wish I could be down to see you again. You are such a hoot, like Pat said, and she hasn't even met you in person ... wait til you do, Pat ... she's even more fun!