It's Tuesday! What's New?
Annette 
Good morning, Cindy and my OFF brothers and sisters. I hope that everyone stays safe and warm today. The weather sure has been treacherous for a lot of people this winter.
Bill got a call at 5:30 this morning to go work days. He was not a happy camper at all since he got home from work after midnight and by the time he had a snack and just relaxed for a bit it was late when he went to bed. His job is changing drastically and not for the better. He says that he is walking a fine line and so he is not going to rock the boat at all. They already told one guy when he questioned something that if he didn't like it there was the door and leave. Then they ended up taking one of his days away and knocked him down to 4 days. I guess the union man is going to meet with them. I personally have my doubts about that. Bill has tired to talk to the union guy 4 times and the call has never been returned. He is supposedly talking to one of the guys but I have my doubts about this crap. I have a bad feeling about the whole thing. That is what bothers me...usually when I have a bad feeling it is for a reason and ends up being right. This is one time that I am praying that my feeling is wrong. Please say prayers and have special thoughts for us at this time.....I would really appreciate it. I am really truly concerned about the stuff that is going on.
I have a few chores to do and a couple of errands to run. Nothing drastic but I would rather just stay home and read. I have really gotten into reading more lately than I have been doing. I am just turning into a reading fool. Now some might say that I am just a fool and I must admit that at times that might be more correct than not.
I have started wearing my wedding ring again much to the happiness of Bill and Pastor. I am not sure if Carla told you but while I was MIA from here I got hit on in Wal Mart produce department. He started out rubbing my hand and ended up asking me if I was lonely. I guess blonde's do have more fun.....at least this one does. Or at least I think but have a lot of questions on that one.
Personally I wonder if the man was blind and not using a white cane to hit on something likes of me........and I didn't wear make up either. 
He stalked me around Wal Mart for a bit and then I must have lost him. I told Bill and the first thing out of his mouth was "Is he sick? He must be desperate." I said thanks and he asked for what. I said that he just told me because he hit on me he was either sick or desperate. He told me that he didn't mean it that way. I told that story to the Pastor and he asked where my wedding ring was and I told him home because it was to big. He never knew me other than what I look like now. He told me to get another one or something. I got a package of the plastic do dads that fit on the bottom and put them on my wedding ring, anniversary ring and family ring. Now I am wearing my wedding ring. I told Bill this morning before he went to work. He smiled. Oh the things that happen in life........some are good and others are questionable. But such is life I guess. You go with the flow and must be grateful that we aren't in the alternative. That alternative is for a looong time. 
Well, I guess I should be going. I have to get my morning meds and vitamins and a shower would be a good thing too. I am sending love and hugs to all and prayers and special thoughts are for everyone. Have a wonderful day and remember to smile....it may be the only one that someone has today.
Bill got a call at 5:30 this morning to go work days. He was not a happy camper at all since he got home from work after midnight and by the time he had a snack and just relaxed for a bit it was late when he went to bed. His job is changing drastically and not for the better. He says that he is walking a fine line and so he is not going to rock the boat at all. They already told one guy when he questioned something that if he didn't like it there was the door and leave. Then they ended up taking one of his days away and knocked him down to 4 days. I guess the union man is going to meet with them. I personally have my doubts about that. Bill has tired to talk to the union guy 4 times and the call has never been returned. He is supposedly talking to one of the guys but I have my doubts about this crap. I have a bad feeling about the whole thing. That is what bothers me...usually when I have a bad feeling it is for a reason and ends up being right. This is one time that I am praying that my feeling is wrong. Please say prayers and have special thoughts for us at this time.....I would really appreciate it. I am really truly concerned about the stuff that is going on.
I have a few chores to do and a couple of errands to run. Nothing drastic but I would rather just stay home and read. I have really gotten into reading more lately than I have been doing. I am just turning into a reading fool. Now some might say that I am just a fool and I must admit that at times that might be more correct than not.
I have started wearing my wedding ring again much to the happiness of Bill and Pastor. I am not sure if Carla told you but while I was MIA from here I got hit on in Wal Mart produce department. He started out rubbing my hand and ended up asking me if I was lonely. I guess blonde's do have more fun.....at least this one does. Or at least I think but have a lot of questions on that one.
Personally I wonder if the man was blind and not using a white cane to hit on something likes of me........and I didn't wear make up either. He stalked me around Wal Mart for a bit and then I must have lost him. I told Bill and the first thing out of his mouth was "Is he sick? He must be desperate." I said thanks and he asked for what. I said that he just told me because he hit on me he was either sick or desperate. He told me that he didn't mean it that way. I told that story to the Pastor and he asked where my wedding ring was and I told him home because it was to big. He never knew me other than what I look like now. He told me to get another one or something. I got a package of the plastic do dads that fit on the bottom and put them on my wedding ring, anniversary ring and family ring. Now I am wearing my wedding ring. I told Bill this morning before he went to work. He smiled. Oh the things that happen in life........some are good and others are questionable. But such is life I guess. You go with the flow and must be grateful that we aren't in the alternative. That alternative is for a looong time. Well, I guess I should be going. I have to get my morning meds and vitamins and a shower would be a good thing too. I am sending love and hugs to all and prayers and special thoughts are for everyone. Have a wonderful day and remember to smile....it may be the only one that someone has today.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Listen here, Miss Cutie, you be careful about picking up guys at Wal Mart!!!!! LOL
It's frigid here this morning - temps around 6 deg. brrrr.
Had support group last nite (see post to Annette) and I was dissappointed with turn out...
Nothing much on the schedule for this morning. Have
piano students this afternoon. Tomorrow is going to be busy with work in the a.m. then choir practice at 6, church from 7-8, then handbell practice after that....I will be pooped! Thursday isn't much better....will be glad when this week is over and golly it's only Tuesday.
Stay warm wherever you are in the midwest and east,
and be safe as well.
Pat R.
It's frigid here this morning - temps around 6 deg. brrrr.
Had support group last nite (see post to Annette) and I was dissappointed with turn out...
Nothing much on the schedule for this morning. Have
piano students this afternoon. Tomorrow is going to be busy with work in the a.m. then choir practice at 6, church from 7-8, then handbell practice after that....I will be pooped! Thursday isn't much better....will be glad when this week is over and golly it's only Tuesday.
Stay warm wherever you are in the midwest and east,
and be safe as well.
Pat R.
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HI All
Just got up it's only 6:30 here in AZ, been up since about 6
& it only got down in the 60's last night. Will be a little
cloudy today, but still near 80 degrees. Don't fret too much in the next couple of days it's suppost to cool off back into the 70's & maybe rain again. Right now the High pressure is keeping all the wet stuff north of us. I knwo this was kind of Mean with all
of you east coast folks out there, But still waking up & not quite all there, yet.. Don't have a clue what the day will sotre, yet. Would love to be able to sleep more that a few
hours a night. My sleep really sucks lately. One of those things am trying to talk to the
new doc about. Have a Good Tuesday, anyway!!
Marilyn C (Bearlady)
Just got up it's only 6:30 here in AZ, been up since about 6
& it only got down in the 60's last night. Will be a little
cloudy today, but still near 80 degrees. Don't fret too much in the next couple of days it's suppost to cool off back into the 70's & maybe rain again. Right now the High pressure is keeping all the wet stuff north of us. I knwo this was kind of Mean with all
of you east coast folks out there, But still waking up & not quite all there, yet.. Don't have a clue what the day will sotre, yet. Would love to be able to sleep more that a few
hours a night. My sleep really sucks lately. One of those things am trying to talk to the
new doc about. Have a Good Tuesday, anyway!!
Marilyn C (Bearlady)
Good Morning Cindy and Friends,
Still damp here this morning. I'm so ready for some sunshine.
Cindy, sure hope you're in town the end of March when we come down. Erin's family is joining us for 2 nights! So the babbling babies will be with us. I switched to a two bedroom family unit. It will be cozy for sure but we'll have strollers and beach gear. Hopefully we'll get some weather warm enough to have them out on the beach. If not we'll just have to get creative!
Today I pick up my taxes. Yep, finally caved in and had them done professionally for the first time in many years. Will get back about what I would have figured even with paying the fee. Plus the peace of mind this year is worth it.
Putting trim around the walls in the downstairs today. That will finish the walkout basement that we didn't anticipate when we built the house. When the excavation was finished and foundation laid we found we had an eight foot crawl space. Seemed a waste to not fini**** Tho adding thousands to the cost of the house, I'm sure it will pay for itself when we sell it some day.
Better get in gear. Nothing else exciting around here. You all have a good one.
Karen C
Good Morning Cindy and Everyone.....
Brenda....of course you got hit on...you must be looking good!! By the way....still waiting on a new pic of you and your new look...hint hint!! I am sending up prayers for Bill, and you too, that all works out with his job. So many people are getting laid off and losing their jobs right now. I get several calls a day.
Margo...I would love to see a pic of your sassy new look...wooohooo!!!
As for me....things are bad with Kyleigh (granddaughter)today. She wouldn't get out of bed for school again!! My daughter is about to lose her mind. She tries so hard to do everything for Kyleigh and nothing is working. Off to the next step.......
I have a client to meet with shortly. It is so cold I don't want to go outside. I am so ready for Spring!
I also have a couple errands to run. I am about out of protein bars and vitamins.Can't make it without those items!
Hope you all have a good day. Special prayers to those in need.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Brenda....of course you got hit on...you must be looking good!! By the way....still waiting on a new pic of you and your new look...hint hint!! I am sending up prayers for Bill, and you too, that all works out with his job. So many people are getting laid off and losing their jobs right now. I get several calls a day.
Margo...I would love to see a pic of your sassy new look...wooohooo!!!
As for me....things are bad with Kyleigh (granddaughter)today. She wouldn't get out of bed for school again!! My daughter is about to lose her mind. She tries so hard to do everything for Kyleigh and nothing is working. Off to the next step.......
I have a client to meet with shortly. It is so cold I don't want to go outside. I am so ready for Spring!
I also have a couple errands to run. I am about out of protein bars and vitamins.Can't make it without those items!
Hope you all have a good day. Special prayers to those in need.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Hi Cindy and OF&O: Yesterday DH and I helped a dear friend move a bed & bureau into the "Assisted Living" facility for her husband who's been diagnosed with ALZ (or at least severe dementia). He is a social, elegant man and it's heart breaking to see his decline, from a Navy officer and CPA to a shell of a man.
The wife, one of my dearest friends, remains upbeat and positive. She treats him with respect and love. So what have I learned?
To live each day to the fullest doing what I can to be oil on the water for others - trying to smile and be happy and be positive about what life hands us. When we go to visit this delightful man, I will smile at the other residents, making eye contact and asking how they are doing today. From experience (my Dad) in the nursing homes I know some people have no one to care about them. Since I have no children I might be one of those some day. So I will smile at them one at a time and hope for the best.
As the Nike motto says, "Just Do It"!
Hugs,
Rudie
The wife, one of my dearest friends, remains upbeat and positive. She treats him with respect and love. So what have I learned?
To live each day to the fullest doing what I can to be oil on the water for others - trying to smile and be happy and be positive about what life hands us. When we go to visit this delightful man, I will smile at the other residents, making eye contact and asking how they are doing today. From experience (my Dad) in the nursing homes I know some people have no one to care about them. Since I have no children I might be one of those some day. So I will smile at them one at a time and hope for the best.
As the Nike motto says, "Just Do It"!
Hugs,
Rudie
Hi Cindy and my OFF family:
It's sunny but cold again here in West Michigan ... 18 degrees but feels like 12 (at least the wind chill isn't real bad). Oh to be in Arizona at spring training!
I had a rough night at work yesterday. PT wore me out ... I was real sore all day and then hurt all night too. I feel OK today so I will exercise again. He wanted me to do more after PT but there was no way I could do another round of exercising after I got home, I was beat and achy. I hurt something bad. I usually do after I leave him. Today, I just have a few ouchy spots ... quads and lower back by my hip. I did do some of my exercises in bed before I went to sleep (it's easier than getting on the floor and trying to get up). Scooter doesn't like it because he figures once I get in bed, it's time to snuggle, and then he has to wait until I'm done with my exercises.
Brenda, sounds like Bill's work is trying to push people out. That's what they did with my father ... make things intolerable so people quit and then they don't have to pay severance and benefits, etc. Tell him to hang in there and take all the crap. My dad did, and he got a really good severance package (although he had to work graveyard for awhile on the press with his bad hips and miss my high school graduation). It's hard on everyone right now with jobs. I don't have much to do at work either, and I wish they'd give me more because I'm worried I won't have a job. It scares me.
Got an e-mail this morning from one of my high school friends. She had put her mother in hospice recently ... well, her mom died yesterday. It's hard on us when parents go downhill like that (well, we've all experienced it ... I remember when my dad was so sick, I just wanted him to go quickly so he wouldn't be in so much pain, yet, I didn't want to lose him).
Hope the East Coasters are digging out OK from the storm. Sorry you got buried ... I've experienced it one too many times over here, and I'm sure the Dakotans can chime in there too.
Well, not much else going on. I should get on the exercise bike at least this morning and not be such a slug. Have a good day.
It's sunny but cold again here in West Michigan ... 18 degrees but feels like 12 (at least the wind chill isn't real bad). Oh to be in Arizona at spring training!
I had a rough night at work yesterday. PT wore me out ... I was real sore all day and then hurt all night too. I feel OK today so I will exercise again. He wanted me to do more after PT but there was no way I could do another round of exercising after I got home, I was beat and achy. I hurt something bad. I usually do after I leave him. Today, I just have a few ouchy spots ... quads and lower back by my hip. I did do some of my exercises in bed before I went to sleep (it's easier than getting on the floor and trying to get up). Scooter doesn't like it because he figures once I get in bed, it's time to snuggle, and then he has to wait until I'm done with my exercises.
Brenda, sounds like Bill's work is trying to push people out. That's what they did with my father ... make things intolerable so people quit and then they don't have to pay severance and benefits, etc. Tell him to hang in there and take all the crap. My dad did, and he got a really good severance package (although he had to work graveyard for awhile on the press with his bad hips and miss my high school graduation). It's hard on everyone right now with jobs. I don't have much to do at work either, and I wish they'd give me more because I'm worried I won't have a job. It scares me.
Got an e-mail this morning from one of my high school friends. She had put her mother in hospice recently ... well, her mom died yesterday. It's hard on us when parents go downhill like that (well, we've all experienced it ... I remember when my dad was so sick, I just wanted him to go quickly so he wouldn't be in so much pain, yet, I didn't want to lose him).
Hope the East Coasters are digging out OK from the storm. Sorry you got buried ... I've experienced it one too many times over here, and I'm sure the Dakotans can chime in there too.
Well, not much else going on. I should get on the exercise bike at least this morning and not be such a slug. Have a good day.
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