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Post by eatwelltexas on Dec 14, 2016 12:28:59 GMT
This thread was started before the dawn of time by Amazons who needed to compare their stats with other Amazons. Over time it grew into a community of incredible women who try to keep their spirits in the clouds and their feet on the ground, moving toward health. Most of us start at 5'7 and go up from there, from young singles to wise and lively elders of the tribe. We welcome newcomers who are willing to be kind and share a bit of their lives.
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Post by eatwelltexas on Dec 14, 2016 12:34:49 GMT
Bit by bit, we CATs are finding our way back together, if not everyday, then enough to reconnect.
PKate, your avatar gives me a grin. Are you done with your semester, or is this week the end game?
Gosh, every day seems to throw some cray-cray my way. Yesterday wound up with a doozy, leaving a collection of us scratching our heads.
DGF and I decided we'd ditch book club last night since we were worn out and neither one of us relished driving home late.
I'd better pause and check work email -- something was pending last night.
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Post by luvdadogs on Dec 14, 2016 13:28:44 GMT
Good morning T!
Wow - I miss a few days on the boards and everything is changed! I've been fighting a cold, cramming for the holidays and trying to get caught up at work. DMom is also having some anxiety issues but DBro has stepped up a little more than usual and has been helping her.
That's my boring life in a nutshell. I think I can still get on the old boards to catch up with CAT news, can't I? I have been thinking of you all and hope your are staying on track, keeping warm, safe and dry as winter hits and enjoying all this season has to offer. HUGS!!
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Post by atxcat on Dec 14, 2016 13:34:32 GMT
Good morning CATs, It's going to be a busy day and we index the conference before it goes to print. I'm trying to figure out how to set myself up again and I'm most impressed that T figured out all the techy stuff. I may need a tutorial.
Had a fabulous book club meeting last night. It was the most fun I can remember in a really long time.
It was good to see Melinda checking in!
I've gotta run to get it all in today. Thinking of all of you and sending out thin wishes!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 13:36:22 GMT
Good morning! It's a bit crispy out (brrrrrr!).
Thank you, Frieda. You're so sweet.
Breads got baked, cookies on for today. I'm just tired of the constant cleaning up, so decided to just do one project a day. I'm beginning to feel a bit Grinchy; you know, the miracle of the season and how it all happens by magic. Bah, humbug. Even keeping things simple is a large undertaking. *sigh*
Time to start putting together a grocery list for next week.
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Post by daffodilsusan on Dec 14, 2016 15:14:59 GMT
Good morning CATs! Quick check in to let you know I'm still here. Why is it that no matter how much you vow that the holidays will be simpler this year, they never are! The preparations seem to be never ending and the work crunch leading up to vacation time is relentless. One step at a time!
I got myself on the treadmill this morning for the first time in weeks and it was a solid reminder that keeping that routine is a must for me. Day two back on track is on tap tomorrow. Tonight I must show some restraint at dinner out with MM to celebrate 6 months of dating. Wow, time flies!
Must dive in and get busy! Have a great day everyone!
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Post by mcatintx on Dec 14, 2016 15:20:27 GMT
Aloha, Long and Lovelies!!!
Yesterday was full of very highs and very lows. Very highs: The big one is that my DDad and his DBro (my DUncle) have finally made amends, as a result of DDad's condition. They have been bickering on and off for YEARS and my DBro and I have always struggled with not getting involved, since we just want to fix things. When I was talking to my DMom yesterday and she told me, I literally just about cried. I'm getting misty just typing about it now. It means so much to me. Apparently they are thinking about putting together some sort of gathering for my DParent's 50th anniversary next summer. They want to wait until DDad is done with radiation, which won't be until some time in June. Hopefully it will be in August, since we already have travel plans for both June and July. Not to mention still trying to do Disney World in December. 2017 could be a great year!
The Very lows: Work kind of exploded with this one project; I don't blame the client for being mad. Every time I try to escalate things, they push it back down - very poor management. Fortunately (?) I think they recognize that I have tried and are going to higher management. I am amazed, on a daily basis, how horribly managed my area is. They need such large change, and I don't know when and where it is gonna happen. I continue to be patient; we shall see. Depending on some of the reorg they are doing next year, I will either continue to do what I am doing, or search internally for another gig. I have some options, I think, but don't want to initiate change unless I have to.
Enough about me! What about YOU?
I am lovin' PKate's new avatar. South Park cracks me up.
T, hope the curve ball from yesterday turns out okay. I decided to not do the gym yesterday, and give my bod one more day to recover after that crazy cold.
Andrea, not sure how long the old boards will be around, but I hope you can get caught up! So nice to hear that DBro is stepping up with DMom. Is she done with the PT now?
Anne, good luck with the conference prep. Assuming the event is next month? Or a few months hence?
Nancy, I think you are smart to pace the baking. I feel your pain with the clean up, only to start the cycle again. Perhaps some wine while baking to take the edge off the Grinchy-ness?
Okay, gotta go do some clean up from the messy meeting yesterday. Hugs to all!!!
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Post by pk1564 on Dec 14, 2016 15:31:23 GMT
Morning, y'all, from the stiff breeze that is the Mini Apple,
I am playing hooky from WFH this morning with a mid-range headache; consulting can wait a bit.
T., yesterday was last class; final performances (effectively their final exam) are tomorrow and final papers arrive in my In Box on Monday.
MCAT, that's great news about your dad and his brother! Sorry to hear about the implosion at work; that is very frustrating.
Nancy, I have to get some baking happening in the next day or two; I have a pile of dry ingredients waiting to be made more interesting.
Andrea, good to hear from you!
Anne, what was the subject at book club? GL today with indexing!
Susan, GJ getting back on that treadmill; that's so key. (Now can I take my own encouragement??)
Okay, off to the Advil and a protein shake.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 21:02:32 GMT
What a day. As if the silly season couldn't get any more crazy.
Three pulled out his PEG this morning. Two hours in ER. Thirty minute drive to a specialist. Now home, getting fed. Little fart. I tried to clean between the glass in my bottom oven door. A screw popped loose; the outside of the door shattered all over the floor. I cried for an hour. Parts ordered, mess cleaned up, wine in hand. DH's automatic door in the shop broke. He'll fix it, but REALLY???
Needless to say, the two batches of cookies I mixed up this morning will wait. And, that is all there will be. So there.
In the interim, I scrubbed racks, all around the oven and the cupboards on either side of it, plus the floor under it, the broiler plates, and turned the stereo up to do it.
If ever I was happy for Thursday before...
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