Tuesday What's Happening?
Good Morning Family,
Well, I am another year older today. Age does not bother me. I just regret not losing the excess weight sooner, nothing else. However, I am grateful for today.
I spoke with my daughter yesterday. She and her husband are trying to save for a bigger car. They have a compact car, and will not be able to fit three car seats in the back seat, Anywho they got some savings together and their ho****er heater blew, She asked that I not buy the kids or them anything for Christmas Too late. I already bought all the kids' presents. I will be able to give her and hubby the money instead of shopping.
Today, I am going to make a meeting, and then spend the rest of the day crocheting. Must keep the foot elevated, as it has been hurting something fierce lately.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Hugs,
Trish
Well, I am another year older today. Age does not bother me. I just regret not losing the excess weight sooner, nothing else. However, I am grateful for today.
I spoke with my daughter yesterday. She and her husband are trying to save for a bigger car. They have a compact car, and will not be able to fit three car seats in the back seat, Anywho they got some savings together and their ho****er heater blew, She asked that I not buy the kids or them anything for Christmas Too late. I already bought all the kids' presents. I will be able to give her and hubby the money instead of shopping.
Today, I am going to make a meeting, and then spend the rest of the day crocheting. Must keep the foot elevated, as it has been hurting something fierce lately.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Good mornin', ya'll.
Well, this weekend I put away all the sewing stuff, organized materials and notions to move on to crochet projects. Sunday grandson came over to make a midieval banner which was due Monday. He had a drawing of what he wanted. Got the machine and all the material back out. He made his choices, I showed him how to sew. It looked really good.
I bought the new utility cabinet for my laundry room to use as a pantry. The other one is too small. Plumber was supposed to come yesterday to move the ho****er heater. Actually just twist it, so I can get the freezer closer to it. This is our third ho****er heater since we bought this house. The last one took the co. weeks to decide we needed a new one. First I had to replace the top heating element, that didn't work, so then I had to replace the bottom element, then replace the 'brain' on top. This was one of the times our son was deployed, so I learned more than I needed to know about ho****er heaters. And each time I had to move appliances, drain the dang thing, make the suggested repairs and put it all back together. They ordered us a new one. Before it got here I had to go to TX as my Dad died. I told my DH to be sure the installer twisted the new one so it would be easier to get to, to do repairs if neccessary. Well, my DH only heard half of what I said. So the installer twisted it, but the wrong way! Then it was harder to get to, the freezer had to be moved farther into the room. Sooooooo, finally called a plumber to move it the way I wanted it, so I can get the new cabinet in there. BUT, we are in the south and contractors work on their own schedule, so the plumber did not get here yesterday. I am not putting anything together till everything is in the right spot in there.
Well, I just went on and on this morning. Sorry. Only had about 30 trick or treaters last night before it started to rain and everyone went home. Left over candy went to work with the DIL this morning.
Everyone have a fantabulous day!
Well, this weekend I put away all the sewing stuff, organized materials and notions to move on to crochet projects. Sunday grandson came over to make a midieval banner which was due Monday. He had a drawing of what he wanted. Got the machine and all the material back out. He made his choices, I showed him how to sew. It looked really good.
I bought the new utility cabinet for my laundry room to use as a pantry. The other one is too small. Plumber was supposed to come yesterday to move the ho****er heater. Actually just twist it, so I can get the freezer closer to it. This is our third ho****er heater since we bought this house. The last one took the co. weeks to decide we needed a new one. First I had to replace the top heating element, that didn't work, so then I had to replace the bottom element, then replace the 'brain' on top. This was one of the times our son was deployed, so I learned more than I needed to know about ho****er heaters. And each time I had to move appliances, drain the dang thing, make the suggested repairs and put it all back together. They ordered us a new one. Before it got here I had to go to TX as my Dad died. I told my DH to be sure the installer twisted the new one so it would be easier to get to, to do repairs if neccessary. Well, my DH only heard half of what I said. So the installer twisted it, but the wrong way! Then it was harder to get to, the freezer had to be moved farther into the room. Sooooooo, finally called a plumber to move it the way I wanted it, so I can get the new cabinet in there. BUT, we are in the south and contractors work on their own schedule, so the plumber did not get here yesterday. I am not putting anything together till everything is in the right spot in there.
Well, I just went on and on this morning. Sorry. Only had about 30 trick or treaters last night before it started to rain and everyone went home. Left over candy went to work with the DIL this morning.
Everyone have a fantabulous day!
Grammylew in Jax
Good Morning Off
beautiful day here IN Michigan but its chilly! I am not ready for winter!
We live on a low kid street with houses far apart so we don't get trick or treaters. Hubby really enjoys the kids in their costumes and handing out treats so we go up to the trunk or treat do at the church. I am off in a few for several errands and doing some drives for the local social services clients. Have a great day everyone.
beautiful day here IN Michigan but its chilly! I am not ready for winter!
We live on a low kid street with houses far apart so we don't get trick or treaters. Hubby really enjoys the kids in their costumes and handing out treats so we go up to the trunk or treat do at the church. I am off in a few for several errands and doing some drives for the local social services clients. Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning Trish,
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Trish, Happy Birthday to YOU!!!
Hope you have a very wonderful day!
Just writing to say hi to you all, nothing exciting here, just another work day.
Wishing you all the best possible of days, peace and strength to get you through the rough spots that life has a way of presenting us with.
Hugs, Laureen
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Trish, Happy Birthday to YOU!!!
Hope you have a very wonderful day!
Just writing to say hi to you all, nothing exciting here, just another work day.
Wishing you all the best possible of days, peace and strength to get you through the rough spots that life has a way of presenting us with.
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Trish!!!!
Morning OFF family!!!
Well I see OH has adds popping up for us now...GRRR just love this ad for O.B. free samples sighs....
Nice day here temp is 39* and wind chill is 32* BRRR!! Last night I was chilled to the bone again when I got home from work so I made some chili and boy it sure hit the spot!! Ended up eating 2 bowls of it before I went to bed!!! Yummmm!!!!! Now I wish I made it for the chili cook off contest at work last week see if I would have won!!! Oh well maybe next year...IF I am still there!!! Got new coffee makers in...OMG they are so heavy EMPTY not sure if I will be able to lift them when they are FULL to carry over to the stands for the customers to fill their cups!!! Heaven help me!!!!!!!!! Just when my back is starting to feel better too!! Sighs.
Have one more row to make on the first afghan and hook it on and I have it finished!!! YAHOO!!!! Then I start the second one. Then the last one and I am done! Got the boxes to put them in and then wrap them up. Still waiting to hear IF I get the time off so I can make the trip home for Christmas. Why they make us wait so long is beyond me. Guess I will ask if she is there today.
Nothing else happening so guess I will get going and do some more work on the afghan.
Thoughts and Prayers for all that need them.
HUGS
Happy Birthday, Trish, and good morning my OFF sistas!
What a great day for a birthday, Trish! 11/01/11. Sounds like a good omen to me!
It is chilly here again this morning, but the sun is shining and it promises to be a glorious day. I have so much I need to be doing, but my darn ankle is still paining me. I swear, I look down at it and I expect to see it has turned black and blue at the very least. Instead, it just looks perfectly normal on the outside and hurts like a BIATCH on the inside. This is day three, so perhaps I am near the end. In the past, it's only hurt like this for a day or two and then it will mysteriously clear up.
I'm sitting here trying to decide what I will eat today, so I can go post on Susan's thread. Usually I have yogurt, but I'm not in the mood for something sweet this morning. (Gasp! Did those words just come out of MY mouth? LOL!) My tastes have truly changed since surgery. Sweet things are no longer the driving force in my diet.
I think last night was the first Halloween in decades, maybe in my entire life, that I have not eaten any candy. I didn't even WANT any candy, which is even better.
Had a nice visit with my mother yesterday afternoon. It's the first chance I've had to sit and visit with her in far too long. I know it hurts her feelings, but she refuses to come to me. Sits there in her condo like a queen bee and waits for all of us to come to her. Well, anyway, for the past several years, we have tried and tried to talk her into getting a computer, but she always just refused. Yesterday I talked to her about it again. I told her how my daughters and I all communicate with each other daily, send emails and photos, or check in on FB, or whatever. I'm in touch with my entire extended family, too. I told her that if she would just get a computer, she could be part of the loop, too. And for once, she agreed! I couldn't believe it! So we're going shopping together at Thanksgiving with my oldest daughter to find her a nice laptop that she can use for email and internet and Solitaire. She loves Solitaire.
She also agreed to come with me to Hilltop next week. Glory be. She must be feeling so lonely, but it's her own fault. I invite her everywhere, but she always says no. This time, however, she said yes. So that will be nice. She and I will leave for Hilltop next week and we'll spend a week there before my husband comes home from Saudi. She hasn't seen Benny since last Easter, so she's excited about that.
Trish, I'm having so much fun making these scarves for Special Olympics. I really like this "on the double" one I'm making right now. It's turning out great. I think I'm going to have enough yarn to make a 3rd scarf, so I'm looking for another pattern for that one. I might just do a standard ripple stitch for the last one. Can't wait to see the big Granny Square bedspread you're making for Izzy. I know it is special.
Cindi, I'm glad you found the RV in good condition, silverfish notwithstanding! You hook that RV up and tow it by yourself? I'm impressed! Let us know when you get settled at Anahauc. What exactly do you do there? I know it is something with the Wildlife Preserve.
Grammy, what project are you going to tackle next? Can't wait to see the pics of some of the Halloweeners in their costumes.
I hope you all will check out my Thankfulness thread and play along. You post one thing, large or small, that you're thankful for each day in November. It will really open your eyes as to how many blessings you have in your life. Very uplifting!
I'd better get going today or I'll sit here all morning.
Love you all!
What a great day for a birthday, Trish! 11/01/11. Sounds like a good omen to me!
It is chilly here again this morning, but the sun is shining and it promises to be a glorious day. I have so much I need to be doing, but my darn ankle is still paining me. I swear, I look down at it and I expect to see it has turned black and blue at the very least. Instead, it just looks perfectly normal on the outside and hurts like a BIATCH on the inside. This is day three, so perhaps I am near the end. In the past, it's only hurt like this for a day or two and then it will mysteriously clear up.
I'm sitting here trying to decide what I will eat today, so I can go post on Susan's thread. Usually I have yogurt, but I'm not in the mood for something sweet this morning. (Gasp! Did those words just come out of MY mouth? LOL!) My tastes have truly changed since surgery. Sweet things are no longer the driving force in my diet.
I think last night was the first Halloween in decades, maybe in my entire life, that I have not eaten any candy. I didn't even WANT any candy, which is even better.
Had a nice visit with my mother yesterday afternoon. It's the first chance I've had to sit and visit with her in far too long. I know it hurts her feelings, but she refuses to come to me. Sits there in her condo like a queen bee and waits for all of us to come to her. Well, anyway, for the past several years, we have tried and tried to talk her into getting a computer, but she always just refused. Yesterday I talked to her about it again. I told her how my daughters and I all communicate with each other daily, send emails and photos, or check in on FB, or whatever. I'm in touch with my entire extended family, too. I told her that if she would just get a computer, she could be part of the loop, too. And for once, she agreed! I couldn't believe it! So we're going shopping together at Thanksgiving with my oldest daughter to find her a nice laptop that she can use for email and internet and Solitaire. She loves Solitaire.
She also agreed to come with me to Hilltop next week. Glory be. She must be feeling so lonely, but it's her own fault. I invite her everywhere, but she always says no. This time, however, she said yes. So that will be nice. She and I will leave for Hilltop next week and we'll spend a week there before my husband comes home from Saudi. She hasn't seen Benny since last Easter, so she's excited about that.
Trish, I'm having so much fun making these scarves for Special Olympics. I really like this "on the double" one I'm making right now. It's turning out great. I think I'm going to have enough yarn to make a 3rd scarf, so I'm looking for another pattern for that one. I might just do a standard ripple stitch for the last one. Can't wait to see the big Granny Square bedspread you're making for Izzy. I know it is special.
Cindi, I'm glad you found the RV in good condition, silverfish notwithstanding! You hook that RV up and tow it by yourself? I'm impressed! Let us know when you get settled at Anahauc. What exactly do you do there? I know it is something with the Wildlife Preserve.
Grammy, what project are you going to tackle next? Can't wait to see the pics of some of the Halloweeners in their costumes.
I hope you all will check out my Thankfulness thread and play along. You post one thing, large or small, that you're thankful for each day in November. It will really open your eyes as to how many blessings you have in your life. Very uplifting!
I'd better get going today or I'll sit here all morning.
Love you all!
Vickie
Hi Trish and all of my OFF family,
Happy birthday Trish. Have a wonderful day filled with warm memories. My B-day is coming up soon. 11-6-11. Not near as fun as 11-1-11, but I had my WLS on 1-11-11 at 1PM so I will never have a problem remembering the date.
Vickie, Glad your Mom is doing things with you. That's great.
I'm so nervous about life in general. My knee replacement is 11-14-11. Less that 2 weeks away. I was so happy babysitting my friends dogs for the 2 weeks. They were wonderful. I was happy and energized. got so much done too. Then I came home to my empty house (which is a wreck.) Love Ellen, but cleaning is not ever on her agenda. So I have the total house to clean, my room to rearrange for the surgery, lots of medical bills to find a way to pay, papers to get together (very detailed report.) Then on the 28th I found out that my sis is leaving tomorrow and won't be bac****il the 8th. Also my friend that said she was coming down for the 1st 2 weeks post-op to help me isn't coming. Ellen wants me to go to inpatient rehab. Oh, dear Lord, that's the last thing I want to do. I've been in nursing homes 4 times for long term illnesses and do not want to go back. I'm overwhelmed right now. Since all three of my fur-babies are now in heaven with Mom and Dad I'm very lonely. Sorry to ramble on like this but I have no one else to confided in at the moment. For the 1st time since surgery I did emotional eating last night. Don't want to go there. As I know, it is not the right choice to make.
Going for some much needed coffee and get busy organizing how to get everything done in the next two weeks. Stop playing games on facebook so much (which has been my escape from reality.) Need to face life head on and get things done. Anybody have knee replacement and gone home able to take care of yourself? Thanks so much for listening. Mag
Happy birthday Trish. Have a wonderful day filled with warm memories. My B-day is coming up soon. 11-6-11. Not near as fun as 11-1-11, but I had my WLS on 1-11-11 at 1PM so I will never have a problem remembering the date.
Vickie, Glad your Mom is doing things with you. That's great.
I'm so nervous about life in general. My knee replacement is 11-14-11. Less that 2 weeks away. I was so happy babysitting my friends dogs for the 2 weeks. They were wonderful. I was happy and energized. got so much done too. Then I came home to my empty house (which is a wreck.) Love Ellen, but cleaning is not ever on her agenda. So I have the total house to clean, my room to rearrange for the surgery, lots of medical bills to find a way to pay, papers to get together (very detailed report.) Then on the 28th I found out that my sis is leaving tomorrow and won't be bac****il the 8th. Also my friend that said she was coming down for the 1st 2 weeks post-op to help me isn't coming. Ellen wants me to go to inpatient rehab. Oh, dear Lord, that's the last thing I want to do. I've been in nursing homes 4 times for long term illnesses and do not want to go back. I'm overwhelmed right now. Since all three of my fur-babies are now in heaven with Mom and Dad I'm very lonely. Sorry to ramble on like this but I have no one else to confided in at the moment. For the 1st time since surgery I did emotional eating last night. Don't want to go there. As I know, it is not the right choice to make.
Going for some much needed coffee and get busy organizing how to get everything done in the next two weeks. Stop playing games on facebook so much (which has been my escape from reality.) Need to face life head on and get things done. Anybody have knee replacement and gone home able to take care of yourself? Thanks so much for listening. Mag
Sweet Mag! {{{Hugs}}} and prayers for you! I wish I could come and help you out after your surgery. I don't think I knew you were having knee surgery. You might talk to Eileen about it. I know she's had it done, twice I think.
Ask your surgeon about the PRP therapy that my husband had done during his knee surgery last month. He didn't have knee replacement; he had arthoscopy surgery to repair a torn meniscus. BUT, the PRP therapy has been amazing. Really helps to speed healing time and cut the pain of recovery. Just google "plasma rich platelet" therapy. I don't think I would now have any kind of joint surgery without the PRP therapy to go along with it.
I'm praying for you, sweet friend. "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Vic
Ask your surgeon about the PRP therapy that my husband had done during his knee surgery last month. He didn't have knee replacement; he had arthoscopy surgery to repair a torn meniscus. BUT, the PRP therapy has been amazing. Really helps to speed healing time and cut the pain of recovery. Just google "plasma rich platelet" therapy. I don't think I would now have any kind of joint surgery without the PRP therapy to go along with it.
I'm praying for you, sweet friend. "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Vic
Wish I could help you with your surgery. I came home after surgery ... once, my brother came up and helped me for a few days; the other time, I was on my own for two days, then an OFF friend, Brenda (she's not onine much anymore, but I'd like to call her my sister from another mother) came up from Indiana (when I lived in Michigan) and helped me out for a few days. Then I was on my own. I got some help from coworkers who lived nearby. It was just me and the kitties.
But anyway, I was able to take care of myself. I have always been very independent.
You probably don't want to hear my knee surgery stories ... they're not good. I hope your experience is better than mine.
But anyway, I was able to take care of myself. I have always been very independent.
You probably don't want to hear my knee surgery stories ... they're not good. I hope your experience is better than mine.
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