The FRIDAY morning WHAT'S NEW REVUE!!!!

What a week!  Just when I thought things were going to calm down, my daughter calls my wife very somber.  She had a miscarraige yesterday.  We did not know she was pregnant, she was planning to tell the family this weekend.  It was an accidental pregnancy, but that does not make it any easier.  She and her husband have talked and decided no more children.  She has three and has had two miscarraiges in three years.  If you have a chance, lift Penny up for me.  Thanks.

Work has been different.  My computer still is not fixed, so I am having to actually look for my internet sites, rather than use my favorites.  I don't have my company email on my computer, so I have to go to another one to sign in and check email.  I hope it will all be fixed by the time I come in Monday night.  It would be nice if it was taken care of by the time I come in Sunday.

Tomorrow Mary and I are going out to eat with some friends to Bobby V's.  It is a restaurant owned by Bobby Valentine, the former Mets and Rangers manager.  All of us going are season ticket holders for the Rangers.  We are going to watch the Rangers game on TV together (they are in Seattle).

Sunday we are going to our old church for early service and Sunday School, then out to lunch with the class.

So, what are you doing this weekend? 

Good Morning

George, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter.  Planned or not, it's heartbreaking to have a miscarriage.  Even if it's early on in the pregnancy.  

I'm up early today.  Went to bed at midnight, wide awake at 4:30.  That's not my usual pattern.  Since I've been working second shift, I've been getting around 8 hours sleep a night, and am feeling so much better for it.  Who knows why I'm up?   I got tired of lying in bed wide awake, so here I am.

Today I get my new bed!  I've had just a "Hollywood bed" (remember those, anyone?)  frame for over 10 years, no headboard or footboard.  I've been looking for a frame to match my bedroom set for years, and finally ordered one that's got an iron scrollwork on it, which doesn't have to match the rock maple of the dressers.  I don't know why I didn't think of it years ago!  It should make the bedroom look more finished.  And the cats can't walk along the top of the headboard and loom over my head all night, which is why I got rid of it originally.  My oldest cat used to pounce on my head in the middle of the night.  Too many of those episodes, and it was get rid of the bed or the cat.  The cat won.  Of course.  The cat always wins......

Other than that, there's the last of my Fall yard cleanup on Saturday, if the weather holds.  If not, there's always next Spring.  Fall cleanup makes Spring easier, though.

I'm hoping to go see the movie "Julie and Julia" this weekend.  It's supposed to be good, and anything to do with food interests me.  Still....

I hope everyone has a good day. 

I'm already looking forward to a nap later today.

Candy

I really missed tulips and daffodils here at the new house. I'm going to plant plenty this fall. As a matter of fact I think one of my petunia half wine barrels will get filled with bulbs. It sits right outside my kitchen window so in the spring that will be a wonderful sight to see first thing in the morning! I'm just going to stuff it full to the brim!

I really enjoyed Julie and Julia!

I understand about beds. I have two queen beds in guest rooms. Looking for a headboard for each. Don't want to pay a lot. Would repurpose something if I can find something unique.

I envy you talking about 8 hours of sleep. I am much more of a morning person than a late one but even tho I get up early the sleep between going to bed and getting up is seldom very restful. Can't turn the mind off. Nothing earthshaking or profound just "thoughts" that won't turn off.

Gotta get in gear. It's "toe" day today and leaving in the morning. Want a "Mossimo" from Italy? I hear they are attentive, good looking, tho I'm not sure how loyal!

Mary's favorite flower is the daffodil.   But we have never planted any.  I am afraid that once I plant them and kill them, she would never want to see them again.

George! What a chance to score some major points in the "wonderful husband" category. Go out in the next few weeks, buy yourself about a dozen daffodil and or jonquil bulbs. They are VERY forgiving! Find a barrel or an area of the garden or yard where Mary will be sure to see them when they surprise her next spring. I like to plant several close together so that they come up in a bunch not just one. DON'T TELL HER. . . Let this be a nice surprise for springtime. You won't be sorry. You can find them just about anywhere including Walmart in bags of a dozen or so. Plant them pointed end up not too deep, cover them and let them sit getting ready to burst forth in the spring. . .

george-do you know that the daffodil is the sign of hope? i think that is why Easter Seals do daffodil days....when i was a Girl Scout, we chose the daffodil as our troop crest- then about 15-18-20 years later, the girls in my troop (i was the leader by then!) chose the same crest without me saying a thing!!!

it's not that easy to kill them....let mary have them!!!!

Thank you.

Enjoy the new bed.  And the movie. 

Have a good weekend.

george i am also sorry to read about penny's loss-it effects the whole family ...i was blessed never to miscarry , however, my son and dil had several episodes so i feel the pain as a parent. please know special hugs and prayers go up today for all of you!

candy--i love the bed story--as a cat lover/cat human for many many many years i understand! also--sometimes it takes a brick to the head to realize something else can "match"--i thought i was the only one to have that problem!!!! ppl have asked me to describe "my" decor (not the decor of this house as michael has a big hand in it  but margo's decor)--it's very eclectic i guess- i love the country style still- and victorian furniture as i grew up with it-i sway toward mission furniture but can't go  plain...also an english cottage feel....i love big "cabbage roses"...patchwork...lace ...some paisley some rich velvets and such some polka dots and hippie--ahhh..confused??? i am!!!

well- his tests are done- we wait to see what happens next--if something medically has to happen before he can have his aneurism surgery or if there is a go ahead..i'm praying for the go ahead signal so they can get it scheduled and get this past him...he is frightened--understandably.and he is determined to "get things done" here so i am not left to have to do them if he dies...he is scared.

also-and i may have mentioned this -sorry if repeating- we are back to the wait and fight with worker's comp re his PT....that should keep him upset and occupied all day today....

on a brighter note-it's friday-thank God!!!!!!!!!! it's very hard to get up for work today but i need to--i really want to be here with michael...it's raining-not heavily but i think i am going to ask him to take me so he can drive me right down near the door since i am still in my flips....i hate to get him up but he will do it for me! **note to OFF family-on days that i wanna kill him ; please remind me of times like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and the car slept in the garage for the third night in a row!!!!!!!

our weekend-i have no clue-nothing planned special-same ol same ol is getting OLD--i need to do some fall clean up in the yard--a lil grocery shopping...some bill paying-never got to the checkbook yesterday-sat at the drs talking with a most wonderful new friend about our respective growing up and our husbands' health--she lives only 10 miles from me and we have so mu*****ommon--probly never see her again but it was uplifting to share our stories.....

well- hugs and prayers......

Margo,

Prayers going up for you and your husband for a successful surgery!  Hope you feel better soon too!

Debbie

Prayers continue for your hubby.