Hump Day.....It's Hump Day

Good Morning Jeanie and Judy and all others.

Jeanie, sounds like you've been busy.  Love your note about the poncho -- another item on my wish list is to get a sewing machine.  I used to sew many years ago, but along the way, with all of my moves, somehow the sewing machine got lost along the way.  Maybe next month, I'll break down and treat myself.  I've just gotten to the point where I'm accepting the fact that I'm entitled to some nice things too.  

Jim bought himself a motorcycle that sits in the shed -- he doesn't have a license and has no plans on getting one!!  He considers the bike an investment - he can sell it if something happens.   I tell him it would be better to have the money in the bank - because if it's an emergency situation, who wants to list the bike on E-Bay and hope for a buyer.  He has bought and sold numerous bikes and cars over the last few years - he buys them and then sells them for a loss.

So last month, I got myself a puppy, and I got a bed, yesterday I bought a nice set of sheets (not the 250 thread count, I got 500 thread count), and I also bought a new set of dishes.  I'm going crazy with myself - and loving it.  So, I just talked myself into the sewing machine.  I think I'm rebelling -- proving to Jim I'm not sacrificing my happiness for his.  

I've got a limited amount of time to make these special purchases -- I'm actually filling out paperwork for the yearly review of my long-term disability benefits.  I've been considered totally disabled for the past five years and my file gets reviewed every year.  I get my Social Security, but I also get an extra check for the long term disability I carried through work.  These LTD benefits will expire next year when I'm 65 - then I'll have to really get strict on the budget.

I'll have to go back to the store with the new plates I bought -- when I opened the box last night, the set was missing two luncheon plates.  I always check the box when I'm making a purchase to be sure it has not been opened before, and this box seemed fine -- but obviously not!  

Judy, I'm so sorry your sister has such serious medical problems.  I hope things get better and/or stabilize for her.  And BTW, you are one hot ticket!  I always look forward to your posts - you deal with a lot of crazy people who do crazy things.  Never know what you're go post next.

Have a good day everyone.

Ongoing prayers for Vickie and Butch, and everyone facing challenges -- Judy and her sister, Connie and Eileen.  And ladies, let's stay cool -- this hot weather really does a job on all of us, I think.

Mary

Mary,

Get the sewing machine. I might go months without sewing but when I need to take something up or make a skirt, I love that I just have to walk over to my corner and it's all there and ready to use.   Plus, you will save a ton in clothing expenses.  

Hi Mary....you did some nice things for yourself...good for you!!!!

Sorry you lost your sewing machine...not like it is a small item!! Two plates missing...someone must have needed two extra plates...I hate when you buy something and have to take it back! Those sheets  sound nice. I won't by sheets with less the 300 count...higher is better...the last two sets I bought were 500 count....they are awesome!!

Have a good rest of the day....love and hugs...connie d

Good Morning Ladies!

Reading both your posts about sewing makes me so envious! I cannot even sew a button...Jim does that! Like I said to Monique yesterday I cannot do anything w/may hands...mechanical or creative. I remember failing HomeEc during the sewing portion...

It would sure come in handy to be able to take in some of my clothes that are starting to bag & sag. alterations cost an arm & a leg. So Mary, get that machine...you can make extra money if needed once your LTD ends!

It sucks getting old! I am reminded of that constantly! Something always hurts or aches, the body sags, I cannot remember names worth a darn, & it seems time is flying & I still have a laundry list of things I want to do, but time is going to make some of them impossible now. Sigh...life goes on...

I would want to run around campus in this heat, but I remember the AC issues in my office. No one was ever satisfied so it was always too warm or too chilly. even w/the AC on here at home we have the same problem! Plus, when we have the heat & humidity it is like it still seeps in....ugh!

Judy, so sorry to hear your sister can't have a transplant. I had a 78 yo employee who had dialysis 3x's/wk & he was ineligible, too. The dialysis was so draining on him yet he never missed a day of work. He did resign about a yr before I left due to feeling weak & dizzy a lot. We never know what hand we are going to be dealt.

Connie, I am kind of paranoid about lurkers. We have a lot of views for this board. I know a certain number is to be expected, but when we get over 100 that's a lot!

I hope things are calm w/Vickie & Butch. I cannot imagine the level of exhaustion after 2+ weeks now...

I did my chest x-ray for my pre-op this morning & went again for my cuomidin check. It was running low the past month...now it's a little high. It almost was always in normal range so neither the nurse or I can account for this! Gotta go back again in 2 weeks. Hope I get in range soon w/surgery in September...

Gonna sign off & get day started around here. Jazz had overnite friend so got 2 teenagers this morning...oh joy!

Hi Kathy....I can't sew anymore either and I used to make so many things. Too much arthritis and pain. My thumbs hurt the worst. I keep getting shooting pain in them and one of my index fingers as well. Plus I can't grip tight anymore either...it sucks!! I am always dropping things. 

Yes it does suck getting old...it seemed at one time I was fine and then the next I ended up like this. I understand your pain!!

I wouldn't worry about the lurkers...I think people are just bored and check into other sights. Just don't welcome anyone you don't know unless someone else sounds like they know them. I am just too cautious at times. Don't leave us...PLEASE!!!! 

I hope you can get your levels straightened out soon!!! YAY pre-op check up...the wheels are turning!!!! 

Have a great rest of the day..keep cool..love and hugs..connie d

Good Morning Jeannie and OFF Sisters,

Jeannie, thanks for reminding me that I need to get back to my sewing project.  It kind of got shelved temporarily.  Stay warm, or cool, depending on where you are.  I empathize with the aches and pains of age.  My body punished me after the Relay for Life.

Judy, I'm so sorry to hear your sister can't get the kidney transplant.  I had a pastor who had a transplant from his brother, but his body rejected it, then a kidney match came up, car accident, and he has been fine for quite a few years now.  It is scary stuff, and requires tons and tons of faith to go through.

Kathy, my ex was not at all mechanical, or good with his hands.  I bought the tool box, and I installed the laundry room shelf, etc.  Some people just don't have the gift, but that's not bad or good.  It just is.

I continue to pray for Vickie and the girls, as well as Butch.  He is in the Lord's hands, and will finish his time here on his terms, in his time.  I hope Vickie and the girls can have the peace that passes all understanding at this time.

Connie, I am leery of the strangers who post here, and honestly don't know if they are "Old Timers" from before my time, or lurkers who decide to share.  I wish they would introduce, or re-introduce themselves if they post.  My memory is not the best on social media at times.  I hope you have a good day today.

Colleen and the gang are meeting with Chris and Casey at a state park in PA this weekend.  Please pray the weather stays clear.  Right now it looks like rain.  Camping in the rain sucks big time.  They are going to a park we went to when they were kids, but we stayed in nice cabins.  It has a huge lake, and they can rent pontoon boats and ride out and enjoy the glorious scenery.  It's in the mountains, near Penn State.  I am so jealous.

I have stuff to do here, and some errands to run locally.  Plus, the Phillies are playing the Yankees in New York, and I hate the Yankees big time.  Sorry Yankees fans.  

Must scoot.

Love, Hugs, and tons of Prayers,

Trish

Hi Trish...I know there is a worry about lurkers. I am over cautious. I will need to know more about a person before I chat with them. I think people are bored. I do agree...we have a lot...I wish too that they would stop in now and then and refresh our memories!! They all can't just be nosy!! Although we do have the best group and have a great time!! How does everyone else feel about this?? Eileen, Judy, Carla, Jeannie...what do you think?Hey... where is Maui Karen again?? Come back to us please!!

I pray too that the weekend is good weather for your children to get together. It sure sounds like a fun place to be!!

Have a good evening...lots of love and hugs...connie d

Hi Connie,

I adore our family here, and think of everyone throughout my day, especially Vickie and her sweetie right now.  I wish we all lived closer, so we could help each other when needed, plus have reunions together.  But, know that I have everyone in my heart, and I pray regularly for us as well.

The park where the kids will be has swimming areas, a playground, trails to hike, and a beaver dam to check out.  Plus, they have a ranger who does special nature lessons that folks can go to.  At one park, we went to where bears hibernate, and I got to pick wild blueberries nearby.  At another, we went out at night and learned about the frogs and peepers.  The best was when we went to an old, abandoned church, sat in the cemetery at dusk, and watched hundreds of bats fly out of it.  It housed the largest bat colony in Pennsylvania.  Plus, the kids do campfires, and make s'mores at night.  When my three were kids they complained about being bored at times, as well as not being able to go to Disney World, and other resorts, like their friends.  But, we just couldn't afford that.  After my husband left, I got a cabin, invited the kids, and Chris actually said, he was glad we did that, because it taught him to enjoy getting away, and enjoying slowing down.  Now that he lives in Manhattan, works long hours, and is in graduate school, he camps several times in the summers.

Love you.

Exactly!!!! Use a nick name coming back in...HELLO!!!!!!!!!! USE THE NAME YOU USED BEFORE SO WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Jeannie and my OFF family:

It's hot again here and I have another headache. I had planned to go to the Y but woke up with the headache and then with a lot of crap in my throat. Got rid of the gunk eventually after I got upright but the headache comes and goes. I think I needed the extra sleep. Having to work through Thursday doesn't help. I'm tired and confused. I thought yesterday was Thursday, because I usually didn't work again until Thursday. 

Jeannie, I'm looking forward to moving, but don't know how it will be living with someone again. I'm so used to being on my own. I think once I get out of this apartment, I'll be better. Too many bad memories here (plus this neighborhood isn't the greatest). Gary and I get along OK, but we are the Odd Couple ... he is a neat freak and I'm a slob ... well, basically, I leave clutter around, like newspapers and stuff. And I'm very unorganized. Gary, and my other siblings and everyone else in my family, is very organized and disciplined. I'm the rebel ... chaos reigns! I guess maybe it's the creative side of me ... I like to think out of the box and take chances. So we'll see how this goes. 

Anyway, two more days of this ... last night was easy enough, too easy because I was bored. I got two pages to design and then I sat there and looked around for work. I at least get to watch the White Sox game at home this afternoon. 

Well, take care. I need to get into the shower. Have a good day. Vickie and Butch, you're in my thoughts.