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Connie D.
on 4/12/16 10:38 am
Topic: RE: Happy Tuesday from the Smokies

Good afternoon Eileen and everyone...

Eileen I wish I was with you!! Just a gorgeous area!! I love Montana too!!!!! People are so nice and the view is dynamite!! My favorite flowers are wildflowers and there is always plenty of them around!!! Nic's, Stephanie lives in Butte, Montana. The cancer camp is in Bosemen. 

I would love to go on a trip to a winery. It has been a very long time. I love wine. I don't drink much anymore by my choice. My daughter brought me a bottle on Easter. It is still sitting in the refrigerator. Because I take Vicodin, now 3 times a day, I worry about drinking it. I guess I will discuss it with my doctor on my next visit. What do you think? You are on Vicodin right?? I was thinking of having no more then 3-4 ounces a night.

Good grief they are tight with bedding and coffee and such! If you see one of their carts go grab a handful of coffee packets!! Next time you go there throw a foam mattress in the truck. You can then put it on that uncomfortable hide-a-bed!! Still not the greatest but it will help some! They are pretty cheap too.

How are your knees and back feeling? I hope you aren't in too much pain. I am still praying for you every day.

As fo me... I am not doing much today. This fatigue is awful. I even canceled my grocery trip with Fran today. My pain is much more under control. Now I wish the fatigue would get better. I am so grateful the pain is manageable. 

Wishing everyone a really great day!!

Prayers for our sweet OFF Family and their families as well. Special prayers for those in need.

Smile at people today...they may need one!

I will try to check back in later.

Lots of love and oodles of hugs to all....connie d

 

 

Ready2goNOW
on 4/12/16 10:17 am
Topic: RE: Happy Tuesday from the Smokies

Good Morning Eileen & Arlene!

Eileen, glad you have gotten away for a break & are enjoying yourself. That is beautiful country... I have visited several times. I have also found ppl from the South tend to be more courteous than here in the Northeast...especially in TN. My brother lived in Chattanooga & our travels there were always pleasant.

I saw the Rockies once & they were beautiful in their own way. Eileen, my youngest daughter lived right outside Yellowstone & absolutely loved all of Montana she was able to see. She said she would have stayed out there except for the family being here in the East. She still talks about the beauty and cleanliness there...

Arlene, my bucket list has the Grand Canyon on it. If I hadn't already believed in God it would have made me a believer!

My life has been boring, too! Get up, look for jobs, do some housework, eat, walk, etc.

Hope all is okay with Jeannie & Kenny...

Gonna scoot.

Kathy

Eileen Briesch
on 4/12/16 8:55 am - Evansville, IN
Topic: RE: Happy Tuesday from the Smokies

Arlene, the Rockies have plenty of green ... but in the summer. I lived there for five years. I loved it in Montana. My favorite place of all places. The green there is from firs, quaking aspens, pines and other trees I can't remember. And the wildflowers are glorious. I want to go back sometime. 

We saw many trees in bloom on the way down. We usually go in April because it's my birthday week and it's offseason so it's not so crowded. 

Eileen Briesch

lap rny 6-29-04

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Karen S.
on 4/12/16 8:23 am - Wailuku, HI
Topic: RE: Happy Birthday Eileen
Sorry to be late...but HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EILEEN!

I have been unable to log on for a long time, and finally can, so glad to be back.

Aloha,

Maui Karen
 
ArleneG
on 4/12/16 8:15 am
Topic: RE: Happy Tuesday from the Smokies

Well, Eileen, hope you will be right back.

I love, love, the Smokies. I just have to go back to see them. Although I was there a long time ago, they are on my bucket list. Such beautiful mountains. No, I have not been out West to see the Rockies, but I like my mountains with green vegetation. I remember my second ex telling me to close my eyes as we got closer to the Smokies. When we got there I opened my eyes.

These mountains are proof of God's beauty.

Enjoy while you are there and PLEASE take pictures. It must be beautiful there in the Springtime. ENJOY YOUR VACATION!!!

To everyone on off, Have a great day. Not many people posting the last few days. I don't post often because I lead a boring life, lol. But I think of you ladies all the time.

My prayers and love to all.

Eileen Briesch
on 4/12/16 8:10 am - Evansville, IN
Topic: RE: Happy Tuesday from the Smokies

Hello from the Smokey Mountains:

The Smokies are really smokey today ... it's raining and the forecast was for 100 percent rain. Which is OK because today was when Gary had to go for his sales presentation. I reminded him to just say no. 

We had a long day in the car ... ran into a bit of construction coming down that delayed the trip but not really badly. Gary bought me my dinner at this brewpub I like ... had this steak marinated in one of their beers that melted like butter in my mouth. Still have some left. Plus I got free dessert, butterfinger cheesecake. Oh, I ate so much. Took awhile to get it to settle. 

When we got in, I took to making my bed (the sleeper sofa) and we discovered there were no sheets. So we had to call down to the desk. And we had problems with the TV. We were supposed to have HBO, but it wouldn't come in. So we had the maintenance guy in a couple of times because the TV had a bad cable. And housekeeping had to bring in sheets ... well, they gave me one flat sheet, no other flat sheet. I had a blanket, but not very warm, so I was cold most of the night. So this morning I asked for another blanket and more coffee (we got one packet of coffee each ... decaf and regular). Housekeeping just came up with the blanket and one packet each of decaf and regular. Gee, don't be so skimpy. 

After Gary gets done with his presentation, I think we'll go on the winery trail. I just have to find it. There's also an arts and craft trail that we have done before. I don't need any more things in my house, but I can always use more wine. I bought a four-pack of beer last night from the brewery. 

Anyway, that's how I'm spending my vacation. Just relaxing. I'm still in my jammies. Need more coffee. I think I still have another cup in the pot. Have a good day.

Eileen Briesch

lap rny 6-29-04

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ArleneG
on 4/12/16 8:09 am
Topic: RE: Happy Birthday Eileen

Better late than never. I wished you Happy Birthday on Facebook, but hope you had a wonderful birthday, Eileen.

Eileen Briesch
on 4/12/16 7:59 am - Evansville, IN
Topic: Happy Tuesday from the Smokies

Hello my OFF family:

Getting more coffee ... brb

Eileen Briesch

lap rny 6-29-04

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Eileen Briesch
on 4/12/16 7:57 am - Evansville, IN
Topic: RE: Monday Monday?!!!!

Judy, so sorry about Bandit. Yes, you probably should get his teeth cleaned if he has a heart murmur. Anything wrong in the system goes to the heart. I know about expensive pets. I had to cash in my change bucket for this little trip. Not buying any crap on vacation ... just enjoying being away. 

Yeah, my car needs work, I need a crown on my tooth and I have to pay fed taxes. So join the crowd. 

Eileen Briesch

lap rny 6-29-04

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Eileen Briesch
on 4/12/16 7:48 am - Evansville, IN
Topic: RE: Happy Birthday Eileen

Thanks everyone. We had a long day on the road, but a great dinner. The time share villa is OK, not great, but it'll do. The sofa bed is not all that comfortable, but Gary says his bed isn't that comfortable either.

Eileen Briesch

lap rny 6-29-04

[email protected]

 

 

    

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