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Good Morning Carla & Ladies to follow!
Carla, you are confusing me early in the morning with the different screen names...lol! I thought I saw where you reverted back to your original, but perhaps I was having a senior moment? Yes, the Virginia/W. Virginia area is beautiful...especially this time of the year. I love visiting the mountains in Western Maryland into West Virginia. Enjoy the rest of your road trip & probably your last visit with Ms. Vinnie alone!
I have been busy doing nothing so I hate to bore you all with my posts! I have continued to apply online for jobs which can be kind of time consuming. I actually snagged an interview today for a caregiver position. I have worked with seniors & disabled in the past and enjoyed the one on one contact. The pay probably sucks, but I think it would be a better job than with teens. Wish me luck...I HATE interviewing!
Jazz's mom is going to get married! Her boyfriend got down on bended knee & proposed with Jazz & me there! They have been together about 3 years & this is the most stable she has been for a long time. I am happy for them. They have no money since she has been on a years long pursuit of SSI which keeps getting denied...I have no idea why b/c she cannot hold a job and has plenty of documentation & he is a disabled vet, but not at 100%...yet. So between me no longer working FT & having exhausted my money while off for 18 months & them having nothing she wants to do a simple ceremony and barbeque at our house in August. Yikes! I have so much to get in order beginning with the back yard. Need lots of flowers and weed & feed!
This should be interesting!
I have been washing down the kitchen walls from Jim's fire incident. The smoke left a dark film that is a real pain to get off...may need to repaint, but the walls would need to be clean for that anyhow. I have washed them down a couple times already. Hope the 3rd time does the trick.
I am really impressed with your weight loss, Vickie! You are doing great even if it is coming off slower than what you would like. And your ability to walk! I have been at it since the beginning of the month, but had to start at 10-15 minutes once a day to doing that twice a day. I am now getting up to about 40 minutes, but damn I feel it when I do 30 or more. PLUS, it takes me 15 minutes to do 7/10 of a mile! Slow poke!
I have been SO hungry for chocolate I don't know what my problem is. I have been keeping my chocolate cravings to mostly protein bars, but like Arlene was saying awhile back they can be addictive. And my weight is going up and down between 236-240. Have only lost 35 pounds since surgery 6 months ago...ugh! My goal is 200...wondering if I will ever make it!
Connie, so glad you are feeling less pain & enjoying getting out to do your walks. I know how you enjoyed that! I was also tickled pink to hear Nic's results....God is good! That was awful about your granddaughter's concussion. Sounds like it was very bad indeed! Hope she makes a full recovery quick!
Jeannie, hope you are checking in if not posting as my thought, prayers & heart is with you during this difficult time in your family!
Yvonne, I continue to marvel at how committed you are to your daily routine of exercise. I will do a few days then take a day or two off. You also keep yourself busy and seem to enjoy great meals...I really hate cooking!
Eileen, bet you are enjoying the rest of your time off. Hope the job stays stable. You only have a couple years unless you plan to go beyond 62, right? I can sympathize with the no-money woes. It has been really hard these past 2 weeks to have to budget do carefully again after working. Don't feel like we can splurge on anything right now. I try to focus on the fun, free stuff I enjoy...like looking forward to swimming soon. That's all we can really do. But it just seems SO unfair you are working or have worked most of your life & end up in this situation for whatever reasons. Mine was choosing a low-paying career, being a single parent for 10 years & then marrying a disabled man. But wouldn't change any of it...o vey as Vickie would say!
Trish, I worry about you as you have not sounded like your chipper old self I remember from last year. I hope things improve for you as you have certainly been hit in every major life area with some kind of disappointment or setback. When will you hear about the outcome of Colleens interview?
Well, I need to go wash the dye out of my hair and get ready for this interview. As Carla would say 'chat on!'
Love you guys!
Kathy
Good Morning Carla,country
Virginia is gorgeous . I've been there many tunes. Glad you're close to seeing Vinnie.
I am getting ready for my therapy appointment. Then, I have to stop at Aldi, coz I'm all out of lemon juice. Then, I need to take my car in to the dealership coz the gas door latch doesn't work. Pray it doesn't cost a small fortune. Then, this afternoon I have physical therapy. My laptop is acting up. I'll try to post later..
Albert Schweitzer
Good morning,
Its Carla Chiming in! We made Virginia in about twelve hours! I let Carl do some of the driving yesterday! I didn't have to yell to much!
Bentley was a great guy in the car!!!
We should hit Lansing around seven tonight.
Its beautiful country over in this neck of the woods!!!!
Tell me what's new? I'll check back later!
Carla
Hey All,
I am getting on a little late but have been so busy. I was sitting in my office today and I get a call from my brother and he said, hey, I'm on campus and wanted to take you out to eat. I gave him directions and, in spite of my very busy day, let him take me out to eat. He drove three hours up the mountain to spend lunch with me so after we ate, he decided to go pick up my husband and the two of them were going to run to Tulsa to visit our cousin. I know he is so lonely and hates being at the house with out Karen but he has a ranch he just filled up with cattle and he as a hen house and their dogs. My daughter is going over to check on the cattle and make sure the hens are okay....I doubt he goes home tonight. My husband texted me and said, we are headed back to the mountain but it will be another hour before they get back here. He said my cousin is with them and is going to spend the night up here and tomorrow, they are going to my brothers. I imagine they will spend the rest of the week fishing. He told my daughter and grandson if they take care of the ranch for a few weeks for him, he will pay them handsomely....I'm sure he will too but you know, he needs to get back in the swing of things. I'm sure tonight when they get home, I will find out his plans. My husband said that they want to go to Houston and hang out with our older brother....so he is trying to run from the empty house and I so get it...but he is going to have to come home and you know?
So that's me...my older, older brother is doing good and my grieving older brother is so sad right now. I am caught in the middle of it all. My older sisters (3) are telling me to tell him to do this and that and I told all of them they cannot tell him anything nor will I because we have never lost our spouse so we cannot understand his pain....
My brother is very good looking and has a lot of wealth so I am sure the ladies will be lining up; plus, he is such a nice man. My sil told me that my brother was the best husband in the world and he said she was the best wife...
Oh well, I need to get sheets on the guest bed and on the sofa so these old men can crash.
Ladies, I hope your night is good....I foresee drinking coffee and talking about the good ole days with the three men who, when I was a child, tormented me to death. My cousin, brother, and husband (then the neighbor's grandson) were so mean to me but I still wanted to tag along with them. LOL...okay, catch you guys tomorrow and will probably be ready to trade of these men for a sack of potatoes.
Hello Yvonne....you were busy first thing this morning. You got your laundry done and had breakfast probably before I was even showered!!
It is cold, windy, and raining here today. The temp was forecasted for 52 degrees. It didn't get past 47 degrees. Tomorrow they promise 66 degrees. I hope that comes to be! I hate this cold damp weather.
You are such a kind person for taking your friend shopping. I know how wonderful that can be. I can't drive anymore and have to depend on others to get me everywhere. It is nice that your friend gets to join you for dinner sometimes. It is nice to get together with others instead of being alone so much.
Have a good rest of the day!!
Love and hugs to you...connie d
Hello Eileen....I am so glad you made it to the "Y" again this morning. I know what you mean about making it out the door. It takes me a long time before I get to that point. I also know you love the pool. Good for you!!
I feel bad for that dog being stuck in a room like that. It would make me feel sad watching that. I am sure he was just trying to protect her. I am happy they got him to quit barking.
I am glad you have a couple more days off yet this week. Enjoy every day!!
Our newspaper also has USA Today inserts. Most of it is political or depressing. I don't read it all that much anymore. If I didn't get this newspaper free I wouldn't be reading it. I would not pay for it. It has gotten so expensive for what is there.
I hope you managed to get a nice nap earlier.
Have a good evening...rest and relax!!!
Love and hugs to you.....connie d
Hello Vickie....good for you the numbers are still dropping!! I wish I was having the same results. I have been watching my portions and walking every day. "NOTHING LOST" and it has been a couple weeks now!! I am going to be like you Vickie and just keep at it!
I am so glad you are going to be able to see your best friend. I can remember her last name but not her first. Is it Martha? I am crazy...CRS!! Sorry if I am way off!! Anyway I think that will be just wonderful for both of you!! Stay in your pajama's and drink wine all day if that is what you want to do!! Whats silly movies and laugh until you hurt!!
I would love a Fit Bit too. They are too expensive for me. I know I have been walking at least 2 miles a day. I would love to get back up to goal again. My time then was about 30 minutes for 3 miles. I am not sure I can do it but I will try anyway!! You have a goal of 4 miles and that is awesome!!
I need my haircut so bad....it looks awful. I am going to get in next week as she is full this week. She only works Tuesday through Thursday. So many of these little old ladies have standing appointments for every week!! Their little helmet heads as I call them..LOL. Hair curled tight and sprayed so not one hair moves out of place for the week. They look cute but that is just not me. I like my hair to move unless I am spiking it.
Okay...I am rattling on again. Vickie...thanks for your concern for Nic and Gracie. We appreciate all the prayers and love you send them!!
Have a good rest of the day with that little peanut!! Gosh she is just so so cute. I still plan on sending a gift eventually. I just had 4 birthdays and extra company this month. That takes up more money! I still have 3 more birthdays in May. Then a break in June...until July!! I budget really well and plan way ahead so I am doing okay. I just don't like it when my bank account is too close to empty!! I will get something off soon. It isn't that I don't care. Now...you go give that precious little Caralee big hugs and lots of kisses on her cute toes and all over!!! Sniff that baby smell for me too!! Nothing like the new baby smell!
Love to you and my hugs too....connie d
Hi Ladies,
I got up early to go to the laundromat and have my McDonald's breakfast and coffees. It's cold today, I about froze this morning. I didn't wear a coat and had shorts on. When I watched the noon news they said it was only 49 so no wonder I was cold. Exercised inside today. Then my friend called and asked if I could take her to the grocery store. I making hamburgers for supper tonight. My friend is coming over.
Trish sorry you are suffering with your allergies. Glad you had a nice day to spend with Frankie. That was a lot of steps.
Vickie I'm glad you are getting alone time with your friend. Have a wonderful time.
Eileen glad you are enjoying your vacation.
Everyone have a good evening. Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
Love and hugs,
Yvonne
Good afternoon Trish and everyone.....
Trish....sorry your allergies are so bad. That is miserable. Mine have been awful too. I still try to get out and walk every day. Nothing is helping much! I hope you don't get another sinus infection!!
You take can...be good to yourself...we are here if you need us!!
As for me... my friend Fran came to take me to get my groceries today. I have been feeling pretty good lately. That warm weather made a huge difference. Today the temp is 46 with dark skies and damp and rainy. I sure can tell the difference. I am super achy today. I don't wan to complain because the pain is so much less then it was. I am grateful for that.
I spoke with Megan (DIL) a little while ago. Gracie has been complaining about a sore neck all day. She is trying to keep her occupied so she doesn't think about it. She has given her medication. If it gets worse of course they will take her to the doctor. Megan's brother and his wife just had a new baby about a month ago. Gracie is with them now. She loves that little boy!!She also loves Megan's brother, Doug. They are like best buddies!! He is a police man in Ames, Iowa.
I am still waiting for maintenance to get here had fix this window!! They sure are taking their time. I better not get another wasp in here!!
Praying for all our loving OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for those in need. I hope Jeannie and her husband are doing well. I was hoping to see more of Mary and Kathy too. I guess they are both just really busy!
Everyone have a wonderful rest of the day!!! "SMILE".
Lots of love and oodles of hugs to all....connie d
Hi Trish and Vickie and my OFF family:
I was good and went to the Y pool again today, although I had to drag myself there. I set my alarm for 8, went back to sleep, got back up at 9:10 a.m. and decided if I was going to go to my class, I should get into gear. The class is at 11 a.m. Since I no longer have any bars for breakfast, I decided to go back to making my coffee protein shakes. That takes me a bit more time to drink. But I got it down by 10:15, enough time to get my suit on, brush my teeth and go to the Y (I only live about 5 minutes away). I'm always glad I go, it's just getting out the door.
There's a woman who I see often at the Y who has to be brought into the pool with an aqua wheelchair. She has a service dog. While she's in the pool, the dog is locked in a room where it can still see its owner, so the pooch was barking and barking all the time. Someone had to go in there and try to calm it down. Finally, it sat there with its tongue hanging out, looking out the window by the door. Cute.
Trish, I couldn't do 7,000 steps unless it was in the pool, so good for you. And I know what you mean about the allergies. I don't open the door until mid-summer; my brother wants the fresh air in. Too much for my allergies.
Vickie, glad you have some "me" time planned in the near future. You sure deserve it.
I don't have much planned ... still on vacation until Thursday. Vickie, I don't know what's happening with work, although I have seen the changes in the paper with the USA Today content added. Won't know much until I get back, I suppose. I know they had a welcome webinar that I was supposed to attend and I will have to make up.
I feel a nap coming on. Pool exercise always makes me sleepy. Have a good day.
