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Good Morning IL - That's some weather we are having.  If you have to go out, bundle up my friends.  It's really, really, cold and windy. What's going on w/ everyone?  I miss seeing some of our regulars on the board.  Are you just lurking, hiding  , what's going on?  Stop in and give us an update.   I have not made it to the gym yet today for two reasons.  My body is aching so bad and I had to go into work early because of end of month billing ends at 10am today.  I did schedule an appointment w/ my foot surgeon to see if he will lift some of my work restrictions so I'll see him at 2:45 this afternoon. We got bad news on our furnace yesterday..... it died and we are having a new one installed today.  Major bummer.  Nothing like trying to sh$t money I don't have.  It's always something.  Hopefully I'll get my short term disability check soon since I did not get one the entire time I was out w/ my foot.  It will only by 60% of my pay but it's better then nothing. I hope everyone stays warm and is safe today. Christina

Good Morning Christina and the rest of Illinois! Having to come up with money for a furnace can really stink, I know.  Things always seem to work out, but getting there is half the battle.  The good news is that the new furnace is likely to be more effecient, so you will save money in the long run.   I know that you are sore from working out, but isn't it the good kind of sore? Good luck at the foot surgeon too. Todd's car broke down again, so I had to take him into work, making me a bit late.  It is really time for him to get a new car.  He should have done it last Spring, but he likes to squeeze every last drop out of things.  He is now just hoping to baby it along until this Spring.  We will see........ I have all my fingers and toes crossed for Monica today.  Let's hope she gets good news on the first try.  It would be so awesome to have some really good news. Other than work and trying to stay warm (I have at LEAST 4 layers on), not much else exciting for me today. Everyone have a lovely day!

Hi Dawn - Yes, I know in the long run the new furnace will be more efficiant and help with the resale of the house.  Sorry to hear about Mikes car.  It's always something but I guess it keeps life interesting. 

Stay warm my friend. Christina

Good Morning All,

Its a normal Wed. morning for me. Warmed the car up and drove 30 miles to work. I was expecting problems driving in, but it was a breese. Just COLD!

Hope everyone stays warm today, I hope Christinas furnace gets put in this morning so its warm when she gets home.

Have a good day

Hugs

Hi Lisa - I hope it's installed too.  I had left the front door unlocked yesterday for the HVAC guy but when the painter was there yesterday, he must have locked it on his way out so this morning the HVAC guys could not get  in.  We got them in but sure seems like it's always something.  Thank goodness we have a fireplace in our bedroom and in the family room.  They burned all night and kept the house pretty comfortable.  My in-laws heat their entire house w/ a wood burning stove.  They have for years.  When we go to visit, I always burn up in the family room and freeze in the bedroom.  LOL Glad to hear you had no problems getting into work. Christina

Good morning,  I am running some errands and getting all the stuff for the kids and hubby for dinner. Other than that me and Ariel (I have pictures on profile) will just sit and be cuddly on the couch. The kids had school and will help them with homework. Get to go visit the dr for the first time since surgery. I know I am not to look at the scale but I weighed myself and down 25lbs even with "friend" being here. I am so excited.

Hello everyone, im not a regular, im new. Im 2 months or so out from my surgery date and scared as hell!  Just wanted to say hi. Im sure ill be posting more as i get to know people.

Hi Kelley - Glad you popped in and hope you stick around to give and get the support you need.  We are all at different stages in this journey so please don't hesitate to ask questions.  Someone surely can share their experience.   Congratulations on a healthier you in 2008! Christina

Good afternoon!! Its cold out there!! its cold in my office too I swear there is no heat in this room!! Not much going on with me!!

It's cold here but not too cold to walk. I braved it for my 15 minutes. The sun felt really nice. It's about 29 degrees out. I wore two sweaters and did fine.  Went, the doc's office for another BP check and it was 146/85 compared to 162/130 and 162/97 last week. Yesterday when I had my EKG, it was only 148/88. Well, I and the cardio person took notice of the fact that the doc's office was using a smaller cuff on the top part of my lower arm instead of using the large cuff on my upper arm. As you can see, MAJOR difference in readings. You would think they would know these things. Oh well, as long as they're not putting me on unneccessary medications and making me sick. Just goes to show, make them double check when you think something is wrong. Christina, Good luck on the furnace. I know that can be a reall pain in the a$$ but you'll do it.  Have a beautiful day and don't let the cold scare ya.  Beth