What's New Saturday?
Maggie and I were up for a potty break and a drink. Thought I'd stop by and say happy Saturday to you all. I'm going to try to get a bit more sleep after reading some posts. What are you doing this weekend? My older brother and his significant other are coming today and staying until Monday. Looking forward to the visit. I'll be back later!
Karen C
Good Morning Karen & OFFr's,
Dillinger woke me up at 5:15, think he thought I was supposed to be up for work, either way we had the same potty break thing as you ;) So when I got back inside, I put up a pot of coffee and we are here in the computer room, Dillinger in his spot on the pull out sofa and me in my chair at the computer. Last night I stopped at the custard stand and bought him a child's cup of vanilla custard and their skinny stuff for me, also child size, when I first moved down here, I was told that our town had the best custard stand and it was open all year long, I guess I was here a couple of months and one night I took Dillinger for a car ride and we stopped at the stand, where I bought him his own cup, well everyone made a circle around him watching him lick the cup clean, it was very amusing and so a few times a year it is a very special treat I give him and last night as I was coming home from my woman's AA meeting I passed it and thought, yeah, let's give the boy a treat! He was sooo happy, then he and I laid on the couch enjoying a moment of being with one another while I talked with Lora from Pittsburgh. . .
Well I'm up and enjoying my coffee, took my vites and after I finish on the boards here, I will take a shower and get dressed as Tony is coming down today to spend time with me and Dillinger, sometimes I think Tony likes the dog more than me (lol). This afternoon I will be going with my DIL to meet up with my son at the airport and welcome him home for good, then I will be having dinner at my friend Barb's house and chairing her anniversary meeting tonight, so the early part of the day is devoted to my boy and the evening will be social, which is something I really need as I've been housebound with my boy for the last week. Tomorrow I have no plans other than to spend the day with my boy, though perhaps I will go spend a little time with my son and the grands.
Well folks, have a wonderful Saturday and sending prayers, positive thoughts and hugs your way, Laureen
Dillinger woke me up at 5:15, think he thought I was supposed to be up for work, either way we had the same potty break thing as you ;) So when I got back inside, I put up a pot of coffee and we are here in the computer room, Dillinger in his spot on the pull out sofa and me in my chair at the computer. Last night I stopped at the custard stand and bought him a child's cup of vanilla custard and their skinny stuff for me, also child size, when I first moved down here, I was told that our town had the best custard stand and it was open all year long, I guess I was here a couple of months and one night I took Dillinger for a car ride and we stopped at the stand, where I bought him his own cup, well everyone made a circle around him watching him lick the cup clean, it was very amusing and so a few times a year it is a very special treat I give him and last night as I was coming home from my woman's AA meeting I passed it and thought, yeah, let's give the boy a treat! He was sooo happy, then he and I laid on the couch enjoying a moment of being with one another while I talked with Lora from Pittsburgh. . .
Well I'm up and enjoying my coffee, took my vites and after I finish on the boards here, I will take a shower and get dressed as Tony is coming down today to spend time with me and Dillinger, sometimes I think Tony likes the dog more than me (lol). This afternoon I will be going with my DIL to meet up with my son at the airport and welcome him home for good, then I will be having dinner at my friend Barb's house and chairing her anniversary meeting tonight, so the early part of the day is devoted to my boy and the evening will be social, which is something I really need as I've been housebound with my boy for the last week. Tomorrow I have no plans other than to spend the day with my boy, though perhaps I will go spend a little time with my son and the grands.
Well folks, have a wonderful Saturday and sending prayers, positive thoughts and hugs your way, 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 Saturday morning to everybody!
Crazy, crazy weather we are having here. 2 days ago it was in the 60's and 70's. Today it is snowing. We really didn't think we were going to get the snow, because they hadn't got the snow predicition right the last couple months. They said 1 to 3 inches, I think we have at least an inch already and it is coming down pretty good.
Last night we went out to eat with our next door neighbors and then played Mexican train. It is a ritual we do just about every Friday night. The only thing I don't like is we started this having to have dessert after we play Mexican train. I don't always have a good will power and not eat. I have control when it is at our house, but not when it is at their house. She tries to have something low cal but not always. She fights her weight also.
I don't have any plans today. Probably won't go anywhere since it is snowing. Only the snow doesn't bother me, it's the cold weather I hate. I am just going to enjoy a day off.
Have a good weekend!
Mickey
Crazy, crazy weather we are having here. 2 days ago it was in the 60's and 70's. Today it is snowing. We really didn't think we were going to get the snow, because they hadn't got the snow predicition right the last couple months. They said 1 to 3 inches, I think we have at least an inch already and it is coming down pretty good.
Last night we went out to eat with our next door neighbors and then played Mexican train. It is a ritual we do just about every Friday night. The only thing I don't like is we started this having to have dessert after we play Mexican train. I don't always have a good will power and not eat. I have control when it is at our house, but not when it is at their house. She tries to have something low cal but not always. She fights her weight also.
I don't have any plans today. Probably won't go anywhere since it is snowing. Only the snow doesn't bother me, it's the cold weather I hate. I am just going to enjoy a day off.
Have a good weekend!
Mickey
I was up early too for a potty stop.....came out and got on the computer for a few minutes and then went back to bed, but I can never get back to sleep, so am up, cleaned up and dressed. Have done my devotions and am eating my carb master Kroger yogurt.
Invited DS and DIL to go out for breakfast but he's getting over an upset tummy, so they declined this time.
That's ok, I can't eat much anyway and end up bringing most of it home....
The birthday celebration continued yesterday with a big SURPRISE party at the bank where I work.....oh my gosh, I was shocked. They put on me a pink fluffy boa and a silver tiara and declared me "Princess for a Day" There was all kinds of "healthy" food and a really nice card signed by everyone. I am so blessed to have so many good friends and co-workers. One of the VP's of the bank organized all of it -- she's very special and has been a big supporter of my wt. loss journey. I have to say this has been probably the most joyous birthday I have ever had and it's lasted all week!! The President of the bank was in the lunchroom when I went in to ge****er for my tea, and he wished me a Happy Birthday. I told him I was 70 now, and asked if I could still work......he got a big smile on his face and said "Pat,
you can work here as long as you want" ...we treasure our "mature" employees and their work ethic.
Today I have to finish cleaning the house, and make my dessert for Book Club tomorrow nite.....I am making the frozen fruit salad that has cream cheese and cool whip in it along with crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges and a few marashino cherries. It's frozen in a loaf pan,
then you slice it to serve.....it was popular when I was in high school (50 yrs ago -- yikes). I am serving sugar wafers with it, and what ever is left of the cookies will go home with someone, cause they can't stay in my house!!!!
I saw Brenda R. was on facebook last nite, so her computer must be working.....hope she posts soon......I've really missed her.
Can't believe in one week we go back on daylight saving time.....
Better get some work done.....hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Pat R.
Invited DS and DIL to go out for breakfast but he's getting over an upset tummy, so they declined this time.
That's ok, I can't eat much anyway and end up bringing most of it home....
The birthday celebration continued yesterday with a big SURPRISE party at the bank where I work.....oh my gosh, I was shocked. They put on me a pink fluffy boa and a silver tiara and declared me "Princess for a Day" There was all kinds of "healthy" food and a really nice card signed by everyone. I am so blessed to have so many good friends and co-workers. One of the VP's of the bank organized all of it -- she's very special and has been a big supporter of my wt. loss journey. I have to say this has been probably the most joyous birthday I have ever had and it's lasted all week!! The President of the bank was in the lunchroom when I went in to ge****er for my tea, and he wished me a Happy Birthday. I told him I was 70 now, and asked if I could still work......he got a big smile on his face and said "Pat,
you can work here as long as you want" ...we treasure our "mature" employees and their work ethic.
Today I have to finish cleaning the house, and make my dessert for Book Club tomorrow nite.....I am making the frozen fruit salad that has cream cheese and cool whip in it along with crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges and a few marashino cherries. It's frozen in a loaf pan,
then you slice it to serve.....it was popular when I was in high school (50 yrs ago -- yikes). I am serving sugar wafers with it, and what ever is left of the cookies will go home with someone, cause they can't stay in my house!!!!
I saw Brenda R. was on facebook last nite, so her computer must be working.....hope she posts soon......I've really missed her.
Can't believe in one week we go back on daylight saving time.....
Better get some work done.....hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Pat R.
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Good morning, ya'll. It is a rainy scmutzy day here and snow may be headed our way tomorrow or Monday.
On Thursday evening I got home from a week in South Texas and 90 degree temps. I am worried about my Mom. Her health, her mind, depression, etc. It was a very draining week!!
Yesterday I spent unpacking, going through the mail, catching up on computer stuff, cleaning the house and just relaxing!
My DH is in the middle of his 1 week pre-op liquid diet. This one is harder on him than the 2 week one he had to do before, it seems. I am staying out of his way!! He'll get his band on the 5th, and can get back to his old cheerful self. Yeah!!!
NOTHING going on here all weekend! Everyone have a fantabulous day!
Grammylew in Jax
Good morning everyone. Guess I'm a late riser this am. Woke at 6:30 but didn't get up till 8. I'm making some french onion soup today (yuck) for hubby and my folks.
I am also tying a couple of quilts, any one want to come help tie? My mom decided she needed a new one for her bed at the care facility shes at and was sure my stepdad also needed one so here I am tying quilts. It does seem like a good stay home kind of day though!
Have a great day everyone!
I am also tying a couple of quilts, any one want to come help tie? My mom decided she needed a new one for her bed at the care facility shes at and was sure my stepdad also needed one so here I am tying quilts. It does seem like a good stay home kind of day though!
Have a great day everyone!
morning! i got up and went to the couch-less crowded there! seems that the dogs need to be almost ON me to sleep...after about an hour there i went into genealogyland and am now thinking i should either get dressed or go back to bed!
yesterday it was 50* when i got up at 530-it is now 19*--ouch! very lite snow falling here-errant flakes type!the sun is bright and inviting!
michael is up - i probly should see what he thinks we should do today..i may just take up residence on the couch and watch hallmark all day- a new "saga" of movies..pretty good from what i watched last nite...
actually i have about 15 gazillion small projects i want to do but not sure i will do anyo f them!
so-
hugs an prayers........
yesterday it was 50* when i got up at 530-it is now 19*--ouch! very lite snow falling here-errant flakes type!the sun is bright and inviting!
michael is up - i probly should see what he thinks we should do today..i may just take up residence on the couch and watch hallmark all day- a new "saga" of movies..pretty good from what i watched last nite...
actually i have about 15 gazillion small projects i want to do but not sure i will do anyo f them!
so-
hugs an prayers........
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Aloha and good morning from your MIA sister!
Karen....when I saw you opened the thread, I thought I MUST jump in today. I am sorry I have been so out of touch lately. Life has just sort of closed in lately, and my energy level has been LOW and GONE at times. I have been very lax in mail, phone calls, visits, etc....which lets me know that I'm not feeling normal and need to get out of this funk.
I do try and read every day and find myself feeling so many feelings about everyone's life situations. Dillinger is right up there on the top of my list of sad feelings. For some reason Laureen's experience with Dillinger has brought back vividly the reason why I have cats and not a dog. When I was growing up in Oregon I had a beautiful collie named Lady who I got when I was so young I never knew she wasn't a part of me. We grew up together.....went everywhere together. I would ride my horse, Smokey, through the hillsides with Lady running alongside. We would lay in the grass and make stories out of the clouds together and I would dream and tell Lady my dreams. When she died and I was around 15, I thought the world would end....the pain was so great. I think that unconsciously I thought I would never go through that again so never got another dog. But, deep down I KNOW how it feels to lose a furry family member and so I am touched deeply whenever it happens.
Thanks for at least getting me to put my fingers on the keyboard and share something. I feel like I've been sitting outside the circle for awhile now. I still feel such gratitude to have this family though and knowing that you are all here.....it is a branch to grab onto when things are not going good.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Karen....when I saw you opened the thread, I thought I MUST jump in today. I am sorry I have been so out of touch lately. Life has just sort of closed in lately, and my energy level has been LOW and GONE at times. I have been very lax in mail, phone calls, visits, etc....which lets me know that I'm not feeling normal and need to get out of this funk.
I do try and read every day and find myself feeling so many feelings about everyone's life situations. Dillinger is right up there on the top of my list of sad feelings. For some reason Laureen's experience with Dillinger has brought back vividly the reason why I have cats and not a dog. When I was growing up in Oregon I had a beautiful collie named Lady who I got when I was so young I never knew she wasn't a part of me. We grew up together.....went everywhere together. I would ride my horse, Smokey, through the hillsides with Lady running alongside. We would lay in the grass and make stories out of the clouds together and I would dream and tell Lady my dreams. When she died and I was around 15, I thought the world would end....the pain was so great. I think that unconsciously I thought I would never go through that again so never got another dog. But, deep down I KNOW how it feels to lose a furry family member and so I am touched deeply whenever it happens.
Thanks for at least getting me to put my fingers on the keyboard and share something. I feel like I've been sitting outside the circle for awhile now. I still feel such gratitude to have this family though and knowing that you are all here.....it is a branch to grab onto when things are not going good.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
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