Terrific Thursday! What are you doing today?
Good morning my OFF sistas!
I'm up early again and it looks to be a beautiful day today. Wish I had the leisure to just kick back and enjoy it. Alas, I've got my ever-trusty to-do list by my side this morning, reminding me of all the little things I have left to do to the inside of this house. Seems I've left the most tedious chores for the very last.
Ever since DST changed, we've been eating dinner later and later. Now that hubby has finally gotten with the program, so to speak, and is working hard on HIS to-do list, he stays outside and works until dark. And THEN we eat supper. Last two nights in a row, I've finished up the dishes around 10 p.m., just in time to go to bed. Last night I was out there around 9 p.m. grilling hamburgers by flashlight! My DVR thing is filling up with shows I'm never going to be able to watch. I have back episodes of everything, just waiting for me.
Talked to Christie and she and Benny are doing okay at the lakehouse. She's met the neighbors and is slowly getting the kitchen arranged to her satisfaction. No contact with John, which is a good thing.
My little Lulu is settling in with Carrie and Molly (a big yellow lab) at Carrie's place in Waco. I'm still missing her greatly, but I know she's okay. Molly is thrilled to have a playmate. Patty Kate (my other puppy) is still moping around all day. She misses Lulu as much as I do.
So, much to do today and I'd better get started. I get more done in the early mornings when hubby is still asleep than I do anytime else. Now, I wonder why that is . . . ? LOL!
Love you all!
I'm up early again and it looks to be a beautiful day today. Wish I had the leisure to just kick back and enjoy it. Alas, I've got my ever-trusty to-do list by my side this morning, reminding me of all the little things I have left to do to the inside of this house. Seems I've left the most tedious chores for the very last.
Ever since DST changed, we've been eating dinner later and later. Now that hubby has finally gotten with the program, so to speak, and is working hard on HIS to-do list, he stays outside and works until dark. And THEN we eat supper. Last two nights in a row, I've finished up the dishes around 10 p.m., just in time to go to bed. Last night I was out there around 9 p.m. grilling hamburgers by flashlight! My DVR thing is filling up with shows I'm never going to be able to watch. I have back episodes of everything, just waiting for me.
Talked to Christie and she and Benny are doing okay at the lakehouse. She's met the neighbors and is slowly getting the kitchen arranged to her satisfaction. No contact with John, which is a good thing.
My little Lulu is settling in with Carrie and Molly (a big yellow lab) at Carrie's place in Waco. I'm still missing her greatly, but I know she's okay. Molly is thrilled to have a playmate. Patty Kate (my other puppy) is still moping around all day. She misses Lulu as much as I do.
So, much to do today and I'd better get started. I get more done in the early mornings when hubby is still asleep than I do anytime else. Now, I wonder why that is . . . ? LOL!
Love you all!
Vickie
Morning Vickie,
Glad your daughter and grandson are settling in. . .
Hope you have a wonderful day getting things done.
My day is being spent at work, noontime AA meeting, possibly my AA homegroup tonight, but I go there less and less as it ends so late and I am not a late night person during the workweek. . . we'll see. Otherwise it's a beautiful sunny day and I am going to just take the gift of today and embrace it, hoping that I can focus on my blessings, rather than my wants and desires, which always lead me to a place I rather avoid.
Have a wonderful day and if you find yourself facing challenges, I wish you peace and the strength necessary to face them headon. . .
Hugs, Laureen
Glad your daughter and grandson are settling in. . .
Hope you have a wonderful day getting things done.
My day is being spent at work, noontime AA meeting, possibly my AA homegroup tonight, but I go there less and less as it ends so late and I am not a late night person during the workweek. . . we'll see. Otherwise it's a beautiful sunny day and I am going to just take the gift of today and embrace it, hoping that I can focus on my blessings, rather than my wants and desires, which always lead me to a place I rather avoid.
Have a wonderful day and if you find yourself facing challenges, I wish you peace and the strength necessary to face them headon. . .
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
Good mornin' ya'll.
I can relate, Vickie. Even if DH doesn't ask for my help or anything, I can do a LOT more when he is asleep. Or if he goes out to his shed.
Glad your daughter and Benny are settling in. I know you're anxious to get all those 'to do's' done.
Laureen, I am also trying to concentrate on my blessings. And I know I have many! Rather than the trials and tribulations of myself and/or my kids. I have to just be confident that we are all on His path, living His plan!!
Got up this morning to such wonderful sunshine! Even though the temp out there was in the high 30's, the sunshine is calling to me. As soon as it warms up a little, I'm going out on my tiny porch and read! Even if I have to wear long pants and a sweater!
My DH is making another pot of his ham and beans. Yuck-o. But he and all of our son's family love them! I have to admit they do smell good.
I have to call the court at noon again. That Monday trial that was only supposed to take a day is really taking a long time. Or maybe, the next trial isn't ready to go yet. OK, for me. I am nothing if not flexible with my day!
Only one thing on today's GMA Deals and Steals I'm interested in. The scrunchies for my granddaughter. So I ordered some.
Everyone have a fantabulous day!
I can relate, Vickie. Even if DH doesn't ask for my help or anything, I can do a LOT more when he is asleep. Or if he goes out to his shed.
Glad your daughter and Benny are settling in. I know you're anxious to get all those 'to do's' done.
Laureen, I am also trying to concentrate on my blessings. And I know I have many! Rather than the trials and tribulations of myself and/or my kids. I have to just be confident that we are all on His path, living His plan!!
Got up this morning to such wonderful sunshine! Even though the temp out there was in the high 30's, the sunshine is calling to me. As soon as it warms up a little, I'm going out on my tiny porch and read! Even if I have to wear long pants and a sweater!
My DH is making another pot of his ham and beans. Yuck-o. But he and all of our son's family love them! I have to admit they do smell good.
I have to call the court at noon again. That Monday trial that was only supposed to take a day is really taking a long time. Or maybe, the next trial isn't ready to go yet. OK, for me. I am nothing if not flexible with my day!
Only one thing on today's GMA Deals and Steals I'm interested in. The scrunchies for my granddaughter. So I ordered some.
Everyone have a fantabulous day!
Grammylew in Jax
Looks like a gorgeous day here in Ontario. I'll be at work tutoring some students in English and then come home to take care of the house.
Has anyone heard of Habitat Restore? These are the stores that Habitat for Humanity has and they are full of building stuff (for lack of a better word), lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, hardware, etc., etc., etc. I love the store near me and bought two ceiling fixtures for my house - one a beautiful chandelier for 25% of the retail price. I have some items that I need to buy for the new house that I purchased for an investment and i will probably go to the Restore on Saturday and do what I do best - SHOP!!
I've been very strict with myself in this year and haven't bought much. For that, I stay away from stores because I tend to be impulsive. But I can justify buying from the Restore, so I will enjoy it. It's an investment - really :)
Have a good day.
Margaret
Has anyone heard of Habitat Restore? These are the stores that Habitat for Humanity has and they are full of building stuff (for lack of a better word), lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, hardware, etc., etc., etc. I love the store near me and bought two ceiling fixtures for my house - one a beautiful chandelier for 25% of the retail price. I have some items that I need to buy for the new house that I purchased for an investment and i will probably go to the Restore on Saturday and do what I do best - SHOP!!
I've been very strict with myself in this year and haven't bought much. For that, I stay away from stores because I tend to be impulsive. But I can justify buying from the Restore, so I will enjoy it. It's an investment - really :)
Have a good day.
Margaret
Good morning Vickie and everyone....
Vickie...I hate eating late at night too. I don't sleep as well if I have a full tummy. Hope you get everything done you want to do today! Glad things are going well for your daughter and Benny.
Laureen....you always have such full days and seem to get so much done.....good for you!!
Carolyn.....you too are always so busy. Glad all is well with you.
Today is Mag's surgery right? I am praying all goes well for her. Also that she has a quick and easy recovery.
Same old same old for me. Waiting for news on my ex SIL's
court case. Not sure it will be good news.
I have an appointment with my new therapist today. The one I had before I moved to Iowa has retired. Hope I like this one as much.
Wishing everyone here a wonderful day!!
Prayers for many in need....special prayers for some.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Vickie...I hate eating late at night too. I don't sleep as well if I have a full tummy. Hope you get everything done you want to do today! Glad things are going well for your daughter and Benny.
Laureen....you always have such full days and seem to get so much done.....good for you!!
Carolyn.....you too are always so busy. Glad all is well with you.
Today is Mag's surgery right? I am praying all goes well for her. Also that she has a quick and easy recovery.
Same old same old for me. Waiting for news on my ex SIL's
court case. Not sure it will be good news.
I have an appointment with my new therapist today. The one I had before I moved to Iowa has retired. Hope I like this one as much.
Wishing everyone here a wonderful day!!
Prayers for many in need....special prayers for some.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Good morning, everyone! The sun is out today and it’s not near as cold and frosty as yesterday. JB and I went to Port Colborne this morning, about an hour’s drive, to pick up three more girlie kitties from the Vet. We have now had eleven female cats (from out outside feral kitty community) spayed, vaxcinated and micro-chipped and hopefully will now find loving forever homes for them. We drive the cats each in individual carriers to and from the Vet and then keep them isolated for a week inside so they can heal w/o being drawn into activity so their incisions heal first. A few more girlies, then we start neutering the boys as well. So less fighting and roaming as well as no more naughty behavior on my porch. So suddenly, JB and I are active volunteers for the Feral Cat Assistance groups. We also wrote a substantial cheque as a donation (I wanted to do that for my birthday) as well as paying for all of the surgeries. In the end, it will prevent the continual population growth here. This will, in turn, help prevent so many kitties from getting injured, maimed and sick with disease. All of my furbabies have special personalities and I hate to lose any of them but 26 cats here is just too many and they kept breeding. Those that do not get adopted will stay here with us but so many are so socialized from being handled since birth, that they make wonderful loving pets for others willing to take them in. These daily trips tire me out and I end up having a long nap when we get home.Today, I am fighting a sinus infection. Of course, the radiation treatments killed all my good stuff along with the bad stuff so my immune system is not as strong right now. I have not had a COLD in many years but my sinuses are a weak point. I read the board daily but haven’t had a lot of interest to post much. My life is quiet and much different from my “former life” before cancer. I watch as life has passed me by and I suddenly feel rather lost as if I don’t FIT anywhere anymore. I still struggle with the side effects of my treatments and my meds but I have a high pain tolerance and this morning, realized that I’ve forgotten what it is like to be pain-free and just how much I have been handling. Funny how that goes. So glad to see Nan posting and sending special hugs to her, sending special healing energy too all of those needing some and special prayers as well…so many hurtful issues to deal with…looks like we all have them in varying degrees. Well time for my meds..enjoy this lovely day, I am thinking of you all. Nancy B
P.S. I can't believe I forgot I wanted to tell you all about my bathing suit situation. Oh, I’m so happy. Years ago (and many pounds ago) I bought several “pieces" of bathing suits from Land’s End. Swim shorts and skorts, halter tops, etc. I promptly outgrew them and never really got to wear them. But I’ve hung onto them all this time, hoping that one day I would be able to wear them again. Guess what? I can!
I like to wear two-piece bathing suits on the pontoon boat because it has a port-a-potty, and one-piece suits are just too inconvenient. But I’m a very modest person. I didn’t wear bikinis back when I was 20 and very thin. I like the short and tank top look. So I’m thrilled to have my bathing suit wardrobe back! I only had to order one new top in navy to go with my khaki swim shorts, which I’ve NEVER worn. Size L (14-16) from Land’s End fits me now. I’m tickled pink. (I just wish my boobs looked better. I sure am saggy these days.)
I like to wear two-piece bathing suits on the pontoon boat because it has a port-a-potty, and one-piece suits are just too inconvenient. But I’m a very modest person. I didn’t wear bikinis back when I was 20 and very thin. I like the short and tank top look. So I’m thrilled to have my bathing suit wardrobe back! I only had to order one new top in navy to go with my khaki swim shorts, which I’ve NEVER worn. Size L (14-16) from Land’s End fits me now. I’m tickled pink. (I just wish my boobs looked better. I sure am saggy these days.)
Also been meaning to tell you all about a new product I’m trying for an eyelash enhancer. It’s not that Latisse (Rx), but something like it. I’ve been using it for 3 1/2 weeks now, and it’s starting to make a difference! My lashes are definitely longer. It’s called SmartLash Eyelash Enhancer from a place on the web:
www.dermstore.com. It said it would take 4-6 weeks to work, so it’s time for me to start seeing a difference. I can really tell it’s working on my lower lashes especially. The older I get, the thinner my hair and eyelashes have become.
It's downright discouraging to look in the mirror some days! Saggy boobs, bat wings, thinning hair . . . *sigh* On the other hand, I'm a size 16 again! *smile* It's all in how you look at it, right?
Vickie
Afternoon OFF family!!
Been missing in action alot lately....been busy here renting apartments doing recertifications and all that go along with being a manager. Wish I had about a dozen more apartments for rent!!! Would have them filled this week already!!! WOW!!! I am filled to the brim right now and possibly one moving next month? BUT I do have a waiting list so its not gonna take long to fill it up!!
Found out day before yesterday that the people that moved out on the sly are using our laundry room and also our dumpsters!!! Like they think we won't know????? Waiting for my boss to call me and see what we can/should do about it!
Had a phone call yesterday to let me know that IF I would have been signed in for the day at the VFW, I would be $500.00 richer!!! GRRRR I thought about going there tuesday night and sign the book but forgot all about it...makes me upset but oh well...went last night to sign it though just incase they drew my name again...LOL
Well lunch is over now so back to work. Thoughts and Prayers for all that need them!!
HUGS
Hi Vickie and my OFF family:
Getting on here later and later, too ... went to lunch out in Oak Lawn with Paulette Porters ... some of you may remember her, she was on her for awhile ... wanted to have surgery but her doc wouldn't approve her. It was good to see her again; we went to this place called Jason's Deli. I had tortilla soup and the salad bar, and that filled me up. Hadn't had salad for awhile, so it was good to get some roughage, if ya know what I mean.
Tonight, my brother and I are going out to dinner with a friend from the neighborhood. We are still trying to decide where. I'm good wherever. Gary had a job interview this morning and another call this morning about another job, but that would be temporary (maybe permanent) and third shift. So we'll see. At least now he's getting more nibbles.
So my exciting vacation continues. Mom is driving me crazy ... she criticizes everything I do. This morning, she was trying to tell me how to eat. Like I haven't been doing this for eight years? Geez!
Well, have a good day.
Getting on here later and later, too ... went to lunch out in Oak Lawn with Paulette Porters ... some of you may remember her, she was on her for awhile ... wanted to have surgery but her doc wouldn't approve her. It was good to see her again; we went to this place called Jason's Deli. I had tortilla soup and the salad bar, and that filled me up. Hadn't had salad for awhile, so it was good to get some roughage, if ya know what I mean.
Tonight, my brother and I are going out to dinner with a friend from the neighborhood. We are still trying to decide where. I'm good wherever. Gary had a job interview this morning and another call this morning about another job, but that would be temporary (maybe permanent) and third shift. So we'll see. At least now he's getting more nibbles.
So my exciting vacation continues. Mom is driving me crazy ... she criticizes everything I do. This morning, she was trying to tell me how to eat. Like I haven't been doing this for eight years? Geez!
Well, have a good day.
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