Arlene...hang in there May 7th is not that far off....HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS

Good Morning Carla & Arlene & Ladies to follow!

Had a crappy week since last Tuesday night and wasn't up to posting. Our dog Tink died suddenly Tuesday nite & like Connie's family we are all stunned and sad. She had no indication of any illnesses...ate, drank, pooped & peed like usual. She did get a little clingy a few days before she passed do I wonder if she knew her time was near.

Jim, Jazz & I had taken her for a walk which she enjoyed ad usual. We got back in the car...Tink on Jazzs lap & before we backed out she let out this God awful yelp. I couldn't even turn around to look...I just knew she was gone before Jazz said she wasn't breathing & had gone limp in her arms. That poor girl! We rushed to the vet, but it was too late. He said it was probably a blood clot. We came home & buried her...Jazz made the headstone. The house is just SO empty without her..

Anyhow, we didn't feel up to doing much the rest of the week so nothing to really report.

Carla...dealing with siblings is always an adventure. We went thru some rough times with mine, but fortunately got things back on course before my youngest brother died last Fall. However, our oldest brother disowned is & his kids and we have not heard from him in over 6 years.. his choice, but sad. Enjoy your upcoming visit with Vinnie!

Arlene, I have seen where weddings can bring out the worst in ppl. Hopefully it will be a temporary personality change in your daughter that won't create long term resentment. I can tell you are excited about going to the wedding!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EILEEN...retirement is getting closer..?

Vickie, EVERY picture of Caralee is adorable. She is so photogenic and appears do good natured.

Mary, I was so glad to read your update. It sounds like your life is really turning around for the better in every major life area. Enjoy your companion...it's nice to have someone who makes you feel speciAL.

Connie, glad you were able to enjoy your family visit. It sounds like your moods have been improving so you are.less depressed. That is a good thing!

Trish & Cindy P. Hope you ladies are feeling okay...thinking of you.

Everyone have a good day!

Good Morning!!

Howcome I can sign in on my IPad Pro and my IPhone and not on my my IPad mini! on my IPad Mini Onesityhelp says I don't exists to! I sent them an email and they never responded!

Anyway my sister is down here driving me crazy! She needs to pack up her place she is renting and go home! I think she is planning on staying here! she is going ahead and getting a shunt put in for sialasys on Wednesday in spite of us telling her she should do it at home. Judy chime in. I think you know about this. 

She thinks she is qualifying for a kidney transplant. I have my doubts cause of other things going on.

She is in stage 4 kidney failure. 

If she is staying here I might move! I can't take the stress!!!!

Forgive me I'm just in a ranting mode!!!!

anyway I need more hot coffee maybe my headache will go away!!!!

Talk on and tell me about your day!

Oh and Happy Birthday Eileen!!!

Carla

Hi Vickie and my OFF family:

I'm bringing up the rear here. Gary and I are busy getting ready for vacation. I'm off today because I started vacation a day early. So nice not to have to go into work. I slept til 11 a.m., then went out to cash in my coins.

Funny story there. I put them into one of those CoinStar thingies at Walmart. Yeah, I know, they charge you, but it was easier than rolling them. So after it finishes, it spits out a receipt and says take it to any cashier to get the cash. I had nearly $66 (but they take a fee, so I got nearly $60).  I had to get something at Walmart, so I went and got that, go to check out and give the receipt to the cashier, this sweet little old lady (well, older than me). She scans it in and gets a message that it has already been redeemed. So she calls her supervisor, who says there's nothing she can do, gives me a number to call. I'm freaking out, because I need this money for vacation (really going on the cheap here ... no extra money until pay on Friday and only had $65 on me). Well, so I'm going to pay for my purchase, and the cashier is ready to ring it up and suddenly the CoinStar receipt goes through. All is well ... I pay for my purchase, get my money back. I don't know how this happened, but at least I got my money. 

Last night was a bear at work, but a coworker was nice enough to buy me a cake for my birthday. I brought the rest home. Gary and I are having ham and eggs for dinner and will have cake later on. He's doing Indiana taxes and grousing about it. I already am not happy about having to pay $459 to the feds ... only $5 to Indiana. Plus nearly $450 for my crown (this is after insurance) and Gary says my car needs new tires ... this is something I will talk about to the dealer because the car doesn't even have 28,000 miles on it. I just don't have the money for all this. 

Vickie, I'm glad you and the kids are getting along all right. Sounds like Miss Caralee is a mellow sort. 

Judy, sorry you had to split your winnings, but at least you won. Also sorry about the loss of your good tenants.

Connie, you sound chipper after the visit from your grandkids. 

If I missed anyone, I'm sorry, but my memory slips.

Hope everyone has a good day. Gary's still mumbling about his taxes.

Good afternoon Vickie and everyone.....

Vickie....I am glad all worked out with the boys yesterday. That little Budder Bean is quite the little stinker. We love him anyway!! With Maybelle and Carrie's dog gone it must be less hectic in some ways. At least things aren't being chewed up!! I am glad that Caralee is getting her sleep pattern worked out. It is really nice that your mom is willing to help as she can. Yes, 10 to 4 would really be a great schedule!!

Judy...I am so sorry for your losses. That is so sad. I will pray for you and their families too. Why do all the good ones go first and leave behind the idiots!! I guess GOD doesn't want them and neither does the Devil!! I hope they decide to move and leave you alone!! Sorry you didn't win much at BINGO. They should be able to sort out those cards someway. I about did cartwheels knowing Rick's mom and aunt didn't show up!! That was just the break you needed. I love that tenderloin that is seasoned with garlic and herb. I added onion, garlic and sundries tomatoes with mine. It was amazing!! ENJOY!!!!

Trish...I am sure your cabbage rolls will be delicious!!! I can't handle rice very well so I make mine in more of a soup. I hope you can rest up and relax some today. 

As for me.... not much of anything. I had so much fun yesterday. Kyleigh and Mitch came and brought a surprise for me...Amanda and Tyler!! I told Amanda they were welcome to come up too. She said they had a very busy day planned. Those stinkers!! They got me this time!! I love watching the four of them together. They always have so much fun!! Good thing I always make extra food!! 

Today is just a fly by the seat of my pants kind of day. I did all my morning getting ready for the day things. I did my readings and prayers. Then I read the newspaper and took it to my neighbor. I ate lunch and then went out for my walk. It was 48 degrees but the wind was brutal!!! I wore capri's and the sand from the sidewalks was blowing around my calves and ankles. That hurt!! I didn't give up!! Now I am here. I have a movie in. I will go with the flow!!

Have a great day everyone....I love you all!!!

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

More love and hugs to all....connie d