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Happy Day Before Turkey Day, my OFF Family!

I had a bit of a crappy day yesterday. I found out from my realtor that my would-be buyer has called it quits. My lender finally declared me delinquent, gave the buyer an offer and the buyer turned it down as too high, wouldn't come back with a counteroffer. So now we have to relist it and hope someone decides they want it at $70,000 (the buyer had offered $59,900).

I had woken up with a headache, but by the time I heard this the headache was about gone. Still, I had been having trouble with this cough and decided it was time to see if I could get in to the doc. I got an appointment for 1:40 p.m. On the way I stopped to get some iced coffee at Starbucks. Most of the folks know me. But this new guy, a rookie barista, was making the drinks. First he asked if I wanted Pike St. or bold ... I looked at him funny and said it was iced coffee and didn't matter. So he got a pitcher and poured it in the cup and I left.

I had a taste and thought, this tastes funny ... didn't think of why for awhile, but then realized it was iced tea ... with SF cinnamon dolce! Yuck!

As soon as I started driving, the headache came back, this time even worse ... I also felt nauseous and dizzy. I got to the clinic, started talking to the nurse, starting with the headache .. she thought that was why I came in. So then I had to tell her about the cough ... and my fall two weeks ago and the pain in my right knee.

The right knee is fine, but hurts much worse than the left. The nurse practitioner looked in my throat, ears and eyes, said I had sinus drainage ... so that might be what's causing the headache and the cough ... and usually when I get one of these, I have a fibro flare, where everything hurts. I got a cortisone shot ... she said it would help everything ... my knee, my headache, my sinuses.

So I left with a prescription for antibiotics and since I still had an hour before my drugs were ready, I went home. I started feelling worse, threw up not long after I got in the door and then got dizzy again. Called into work and said I couldn't make it. I feel OK if I just sit or lie down, but if I get up to move, I feel crappy again. Can't really call in sick today because we have early deadlines and too many pages.

Now I can't sleep. So I came out here and had some sleepytime tea and am watching TV. Still have a bit of a headache, knee still hurts; I'm tired but can't sleep.

So, how are y'all? Big plans for Thanksgiving? If I still feel crappy, I might stay home and do nothing. If I feel OK, I'll go to the potluck at work.

Chat away.

Hi Eileen,
It was nice chatting with you on facebook yesterday. I cant sleep right now and it is 0416am. I have a cat at the foot of my bed and a little bump between carl and me. I think I need a king size bed. Can I say Tempur pedic here I come.
I got a new TV yesterday I didnt wait till Black Friday liek I was going to cause I have to work 12 hours so we got it yesterday . I got a 40 inch dynex. Man is it nice....... We put it in our bedroom.
I also got a new Coach bag for my birthday on Ebay. I have been looking for this \particular one for a longtime and finally found it for a fraction of the price!!!!! Got to love ebay!!!!!
We went to Ikea ang got some Shelves for my Cookbooks that I got from Carls sisters house. I need to declutter this house. The stuff is taking over!!!!!.
I am thinkin of moving near where I work into a apartment a 3 bedroom that is the same price as we are paying here. There was a shooting near here and they brought the person that was shot to my hospital and that is scaring me.
Carla

Good Morning Eileen, Carla and the Rest of OFF Family!

First off I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 



I may be missing the next 5 days, as I head off to Florida after work today and don't come home until early Monday morning, in time to get to work. . .  looking forward to spending time with my two daughters (Marlene and Angela) and Marlene's two children (Sammie & Dylan) for TG. . . 

The new girl started yesterday and I do mean "girl" she is 26 years old and OMG, she is really like a little kid, she seemed to be catching on quickly, but the bosses secretary and I think she will be chewed up and spit out in our place, but hoping we are wrong, anyway, she is a temp to perm person and time will tell the whole story. . .

So my son is happy that I am going to Florida to spend the holiday with the girls and grands, however, he was not so happy that he won't be having my Stuffing or candied yams, as his father-in-law makes a meat stuffing and that is where they will be. . . anyway, yesterday morning I made my yams and put a little aside for a taste for myself, brought them over there last night on my way home from work and then when I got home I heated some of what I took out for myself up and OMG, my heart started to race, I felt like I was gonna fall over, so at 8:15 I climbed into bed and fell asleep, that'll learn me. . . guess my redesigned innards took control, this is not a bad thing, I will think twice before I touch another sugar laden thing, did not like that experience at all . . .

Ok, I am going to pack my suitcase and get ready for work, have to be there at 8 today.  You all have a wonderful day and hope that you find something to be thankful for this holiday!

Wishing peace and strength to all those who are facing the more serious life challenges, Laureen 

Good morning Eileen and OFF family,
Eileen hope you are feeling better now.

Happy Thanksgiving the day before folks.
We are going to my stepdaughter's family for dinner tomorrow. They were going to the other parents but are sick and have canceled their dinner plans. Both have whooping cough...that is going around big time for seniors right now.

Hubby is home remodeling our 2nd bathroom and it's looking great. Love having a hubby that can fix/build/repair things. I even "pimp" him out to my single girlfriends! LOL

Take care and lets not stress about eating tomorrow. Reach for the food that you want and enjoy every bite. That does not give you permission to pig out...because we can't, that would hurt us. Little bites for little delights I say! Hugs and prayers for those in need. Debbie

So sorry you have been feeling sick Eileen. Hope the meds help and you feel better quickly.
We are planning a quite day, to the pool, cribbage, and hanging out. My husbands VA meds have not arrived here and he is hurting so. Makes me very anxious. Trying to "let" go over this since I can't make them come any sooner. This is one of my biggest problems....thinking about what could or could not happen. I recite a litany of "what if's" and go over it in my head all day and much of the night. I am working hard on being positive.
Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving, safe travel, and prayers for you all.

Well, one foot in front of the other, Eileen.  I agree with Gary's post on FB.  Just let it go now.  Forget it.  It's gone, now let it be forgotten.  You don't need any more stress in your life.  You do know stress triggers fibro...duh, I'm talking to the queen here.
I think of you often (not sure why) and hope that you'll soon be settled into the south and making the best of the situation.  I pray that your health improves and that you'll soon be "positive Eileen"

We won't be with our family this Thanksgiving, our choice, but will be helping out at the VFW Thanksgiving Dinner.  There are soooo many people less fortunate than we are.  It's nice to be able to give back.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Jan

Good Morning Everyone,

Our snow finally quit. We have about 6 inches on the ground and the wind blew a lot piling it into big drifts and then areas of almost bare ground. The wind cleared the air so it is cold, right at 0 degrees and clear in the wee hours this morning.

Still waiting to hear if my family from the other side of the state will venture out on the roads. We called both and told them not to risk bad roads, we'd rather have them safe, but  we'll see.

In the whole scheme of things my life is good. I am blessed with good health, good friends and a loving closeknit family. So why am I so "gritchy" today? I need to get this off of my chest, look at it for what it is, and get over it. I'm feeling unappreciated, undervalued, and un "known". This from the man I am married to who just doesn't "get" it.

Here's the situation: We'd been inside for most of the past 2 days. About 2pm Mike says "Let's go to Walmart. I want to show you something I'm having trouble deciding about."  He always has a hard time with Christmas gifts for me. Probably my fault as I am very picky and would just as soon get what I want myself. On the other hand I like a well thought out "surprise." So, knowing that he is unsure of something I go along thinking "Oh, boy, the hints about a new digital camera are paying off. That's what he wants input about."

Would you believe he led me straight to the "juicer" aisle? Yep, thinks that I would just love a juicer for squeezing the Concord grape pulp through to make juice for my jelly. Now, mind you, he was thinking of me that I appreciate. But a JUICER???? I tried to be tactful telling him that I would only use it once a year and for the cost I was afraid it wouldn't be a good investment. I think he sincerely thought I would actually LOVE it? Me, I'm left feeling as Julia would say, "WTH" or more like "WTF" which I just do not say.

And I am planning on getting him with the kids help a 26 inch LCD tv for the bedroom. . . . I know it's the thought that counts and he did think about me, but . . . geeze Louise! Trying to let this one go and just chalk it up to "Men!" One year he bought me new skillets and I was tempted to beat him over the head with them. I've tried to explain that that would be a great "spur of the moment I bought you something" but preferably not for Christmas or my birthday.

Okay, I know that is nothing in the whole scheme of things. I'll laugh about it later, but not today.

Lots to do for my "small or medium" sized group tomorrow. Staying busy and positive. I think I'll make Mike a list of "ideas" for me today and perhaps put a bug in my daughter's ear to help him a bit!

Have a great day everyone!

(((Karen))) omg I am rolling here in laughter sorry!!! I can just see you smacking him too!!! LOL I agree MEN!!!! How can they be so ignorant when it comes to gifts at Christmas or birthdays? I don't understand how they can be so ignorant then...LOL YES get your daughter to HELP him out for your gift by all means!!!

As for your snow...keep it there!!! I am NOT ready for any of it here YET!!! ;-)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hugs

Karen,
You and I must have shopped at the same store when we got our husbands. LOL.  Some memorable ones - the tall kitchen garbage can for my birthday and the radar detector for my car for Christmas after I got my first and only speeding ticket after 25 years of driving.  When Bread Machines were all the rage it was all he talked about.   I had to flat out tell him that there better not be a Bread Machine under the tree.
I really give my gifts to him a lot of thought.  I buy them throughout the year whenever he mentions something he would like to have.   He has even been moved to tears of joy at some of the things I've gotten him.  I can't wait to see what I get this year.  What I really want is a reliable contractor to remodel my bathroom and no input from my husband on how it's designed.  LOL. 
Actually, I'm very grateful to have Hubby.  He has been a great support through my cancer battles . . . and when he cooks, it's delicious!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. 
Bev

I laughed about this too ... my dad used to take us kids with him to pick out my mom's gift. But we would usually get mom something we wanted her to have so a lot of times it wasn't anything she really wanted. Dad wasn't really in tune with her wants, either. Well, sometimes he was ... but he was a quiet guy and neither of them really talked much. How did I come out of that pair? I pour my heart out.

One year, when my sister Rosemary was doing Weigh****chers, she needed a blender to do her shakes ... well, she told my dad my mother wanted a blender. Mom never used a blender, had no use for one, but she got a blender for Christmas. Guess who used the blender? You guessed it ... Rosemary.