Wednesday's vow

Kathy-  Perfect solution for this week.  I was also going to suggest stapling it but safety pins with tape over them more secure for cheering.  Jeannie suggestion of the cleaner was brilliant.  If I was closer I'd bring my machine over and do it.

Cindi

Kathy, I think the cheer coach should be written up for bullying!!  The way she/he treated Jazz is inexcusable. 

I can't sew a stitch either and my hubby does the mending (by hand).  I so envy our gifted sewers here on OFF. 

I am sorry about the shooting five feet from your backyard.  How scary. 

Cindy P.

Hello Kathy....I am sorry you are feeling out of it today. Maybe a nap would help. It sounds like you could be a little depressed too. I can relate to that!! I love you!!! 

My eating stinks too!! I am not eating too much, just the wrong things. I made sure yesterday that I didn't buy any more junk. I bought more fruits and healthy snacks. You will get it straightened out. It is stress eating and depression that is causing a lot of why we continue to do this when we know it is wrong! At least it is for me. 

I feel bad for Jim and you too. How awful to know your son is dying from cancer and there isn't anything to do about it. I am sure Jim would have loved his daughter to stay longer. Sending more prayers for Jim, you, and all your family. 

I am so glad that Jazz and her friend weren't more involved in that shooting situation. I am so glad they were inside!! I would have been shook up too!!

As far as the rude coach goes she definitely needs to be reprimanded for the way she treated Jazz! That had to have been so embarrassing for Jazz. I am sure she felt awful! That is bullying!! How can kids learn not to bully when the teachers do it themselves!!!!  I am sure you contacted the school by now. I hope that coach has to sit out for a while. She also needs to apologize to Jazz in front of the class. That coach is a idiot!! I am so sorry Jazz was hurt that way. School these days are hard enough without this crap happening!!

Try to have a good rest of the day!!

Love you...HUGS....connie d

You sound so busy, Vicki. You are a wonderful grandmother, mother and daughter. I love that no matter what, you do stop to help others. God bless you for that. Love ya.  As for myself, boring. I have to stop eating protein bars. I stopped losing weight in April, lost 90 pounds and wanted to lose 30 more but am hungry. I don't drink my water. Since I see pudge around the face again, I have freaked out and am going back on plan!

Hey All,

I am getting better every day and am finally walking much better.  This weekend is our world famous biker convention and hundreds of thousands of bikers over take our town and it is one huge mess...I am so dreading it.  Plus, the weather is changing and that means regular tourists come up this way to watch the trees change...it's all a little more folks than I like. 

I am sewing this weekend too.  My friends are always wanting me to sew for them and I will do somethings on occasion but my work is not professional and when people start offering me money to sew I get a little freaky because you know that is when you have to do really good work and like I said a million times, I sew not because I like to or because I am good at it, I sew because it is cheaper than buying the things already made. I hate the thought of spending over ten dollars for a nice pair of business pants or a jacket...So, I sew. LOL...and it works for me.

Well, I am eating soy beans and getting ready to go teach...a great combination.

talk to you all later,

Hello Jeannie....I am so glad you are walking better! I was really worried about you. I should have sent you a note. I am sorry. I just haven't been myself lately! That however really isn't a good enough excuse!

I love biker conventions. I can listen to Harley's all day long!!! The other whinny bikes NO!! Maybe you should just stay at home and miss all the mess and noise. You would be a lot safer!!

Have fun sewing this weekend! I am sure every thing will be beautiful!! 

Have a good class today....and a great rest of the day too!!

I love you my friend....HUGS....connie d

Good morning our sweet Vickie....I am so sorry you keep having interruptions with your sewing plans. I would be very frustrated too!!

I hope Budder doesn't catch the crud everyone else has. That is really hitting everyone in your family. I hope this is the last of it!

It sounds like you have a really fun weekend ahead!! I can't figure out why Christie wouldn't have a party for Budder. Maybe they had school expenses or something. Money only goes so far.

Carrie and little Pita will be there for the weekend. That always seems to cheer you up!! I know you will all the The Little Mermaid!!!

I love the idea of making a duvet and everything. I think making it two sided is a great idea too! Your talent is amazing!!

I love, love, love "Tuesday Morning" they always seem to have some of the greatest decorating ideas. It is a fun place to shop!!

As for me..... I am doing okay. My cleaning fairy is here doing her magic!! Right now she is polishing the furniture and doing laundry. 

My sleep was better last night...I am thankful for that. Zit has been out of whack for weeks, just like so many others here on OFF.

I hope to get out for a walk soon. Melissa, is finished up before too much longer. Then I am going to ask her to walk with me. I feel better but my balance is a bit more off today then it has been lately.

Sending up prayers for our beautiful OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for Judy, her aunt and mom. Also for Vickie, Mary, Jeannie, Eileen and others.

Have a lovely rest of the day. Pay it Forward or do a nice Act of Kindness for someone.  I love you all.

Lots of love and many hugs....connie d

Hi, everyone.  Well, today's goal is to occupy ourselves while the work crew is here power washing our siding and cleaning the roof.  Because of the damp air, moss grows on anything and we held off having this done until the deck was complete.  We have a two story house (well, it's a house built over a very large, oversize garage that houses hubby's shop plus space for our car).  Anyway, the first couple of years, hubby tried to power wash the structure himself but holding that nozzle upwards for so long did a number on his back.  Plus, his balance isn't what it once was (whose is?) and it's not a good idea for him to get up on the roof. 

It was cold here last night.  Brrrr.  Had to put the heat on this morning.  Fall is in the air for sure.

I hope you have a great afternoon.

Cindy P.

Hello Cindy.....what a fun time for you watching the workers!! Is that kind of like watching paint dry....just kidding!! I am glad you didn't try to do it yourselves!!!

These temps jumping up and down are the pits!! It looks like the temps are going to do a lot more going down then up around here until Friday. It will be in the high 70 to low 80s through Sunday. Then down again! Nights are pretty much in the low 60s for at least the next week. Onward we go!!

Keep warm sweetie....love you much...hugs...connie d

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I feel good today.  Yesterday, I was very depressed.  Today, I feel much, much better.  The weather is gorgeous -- bright sunshine, and a little cool.  I bought a big chrysanthemum plant -- Taylor planted some seeds last spring, so next time she visits she'll be surprised at how big her plant got!

I went to the dentist today - they took x-rays and started a cleaning.  But, I have to get a "deep cleaning" because it has been so long since my last trip to a dentist.  And that has to be done in two visits, two "quardrants" per visit.  I have two teeth that have to be extracted after that, and then the next visit will be to take care of one cavity I have.  Total bill, $962 - insurance covers $50.  Whopp-de-doo!  I did review everything with the insurer to confirm, and that is what's covered.  But, I feel calm about the visits...I will be sure to take my pain meds before each visit, like I did today.  I was impressed by the staff and the dentist.

It's strange being on my own...doing what I want, when I want and spending money on things that need to be done....With Jim's income, everything should have been taken care of that needed to be taken care of, instead of buying stupid things like Lost in Space posters and spaceship models.  Jim used to say they were "investments" -- but we lost money on all of them. More important to buy memorabilia than to fix the sink.  As I mentioned before, I loved him and miss him, but our relationship was "different" and difficult at times.  Sometimes, I feel guilty because some memories make me angry.  It's a roller coaster ride for me.  But as I said earlier, it's a beautiful day and my spirits are good.  I called my neighbor who lives down the street - we used to have tea together, so we'll be starting that again.

Good wishes to all.  

Mary