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Post by catter81 on Jan 25, 2018 14:06:17 GMT
January, A New Start!
Refocusing Jenny, CA
More Walking Cat, OR
An Old CORE Girl, Kathie, CA
Eating Healthy Lucy, NTX
Pay Attention Connie, WPA
Trying to Declutter Phyl, WI
Keeping Organized Nancy, IL
Commit to Meditation Diane, OK
Weighing Each Morning Doris, NE
Back to Focus Molly, MO
Moving Around More Peggysue, MO
Enjoying the New Year Sandy, IL
New Year - New Goals Linda, CO
CHALLENGE: Lose two pounds on February 1, 2018!
February Fun!
Walking Cannon Beach Cat, OR
Mardi Gras Mask Diane, OK
Winter Adventures Linda, CO
Heading Toward Spring Nancy, IL
Walking with Cat & My Fur Babies: PeggySue, MO
Hearts and Flowers, Connie, WPA
Spring Temps Lucy, TX
More Steps Doris, NE
Butterfly Kathie, CA
Building Snowmen Molly, MO
Cutie Hearts Phyl, WI
Frosty Ferns on the Window Sue, MT
More Sun and Less Snow Sandy, IL
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Post by grandmasandy2 on Jan 25, 2018 14:08:19 GMT
Nothing planned here today. The sun was out yesterday but just way too cold for a walk. Guess I'm getting wimpy as I get older. But the cold weather got to Bridgette and Bailey yesterday for sure. They came running in from the yard and Bailey was basically attacking Bridgette but Bridgette was having none of it and gave back as good as she got. Surprised me as Bridgette is such a mellow girl but I guess in her old age she lets Bailey know when enough is enough!
Found out yesterday that our grandson decided to take this semester off from college as he was feeling very lost as to what he wants to do and just not sure if the path he had chosen was the right one. So yesterday he went to a job fair in his town and wore a suit so looked really good but then felt weird as he was the only one there in a suit but Lowe's liked him and at first was offering him a job doing manual labor but the guy doing the interview said he felt from talking to him and seeing how he presented himself he wanted to offer him a job as a sales rep for a department. Since sales/marketing is what he is majoring in it will be a good way for him to see if he really wants to do this or go a different direction. It is 40 hours a week so he will also have benefits. Then my understanding is he will go back to school in the fall and graduate next year. I think he was nervous to call and tell us what he was doing but Fred was fantastic in that he said you're still young and now is the time to be sure of what you want to do and if taking time off from school will help you then by all means you should do it. He's such a good grandpa and Adam really looks up to him so I was so happy that he told him that.
Got my B12 test results and my numbers are excellent!
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Post by catter81 on Jan 25, 2018 14:08:56 GMT
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Post by catter81 on Jan 25, 2018 14:13:54 GMT
BBL
I have an early doctor’s appointment.
Light rain and 48 degrees.
Sandy, maybe the dogs want to go to Florida for sun and surf. Great on B 12. It is important in our bodies.
Sue, like your name. Ferns are so pretty.
Lucy, what does elderberry juice do for us?
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Post by flucielucy on Jan 25, 2018 14:18:01 GMT
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Post by doris34 on Jan 25, 2018 14:25:40 GMT
Good Morning Cat and New Starts,
This morning it was 24º (feels like 24º) and going up to 48º and partly cloudy with winds S 10-15 mph.
Its hard to believe, but 67 years ago today I graduated from high school. The following Monday I started working in the credit department at Sears.
Hannah and Sarah will be in school today. MJ took Rachael to the doctor yesterday and he said it looks like stomach flu, but he checked her for the possibility of a cyst too. She also has a history of cyclical vomiting and it could be that. He said he has several patients who have the same problem. He told her she could go to school today if she felt up to it, but not if she was vomiting. She did after they got home and again during the night.
Sarah came home from school with exciting news yesterday. She said she was the only girl in the third grade who made it to the spelling bee, which will be next week.
My Fitbit count for yesterday was 3,259 steps for 1.36 miles.
Maxine Calendar Thursday, 1/25/2018: I’m almost done wrapping up the holidays. Just a few gifts left to return.
Peanuts Calendar today, Thursday 1/25/2018: THE DAILY EXTRA: Name that ‘toon: Can you identify this comic strip character? “I’m bald with a big nose, trouserless, and barefoot most of the time.”
The following letter is one that we sent to my Mom and Dad while we were in Japan and my Mom saved them all. I’ve been enjoying putting them on here, so you could get an idea of what our life in Japan was like and bringing back some wonderful memories. November 5, 1967: I’m sure it’s a while since we last wrote. We have been working madly on house plans and they are now to the point where they have been turned over to an architect to draw them up and list specifications. We had to do the basic plan and views of each wall. I’ll draw a copy for you later, so you can have some idea of what it is like. The Building Committee would like us to get started with the house before the hard freeze season toward the end of December. If they can get the foundation in before that time they can work on it all winter and we should be able to move in sometime in April or May. The down payment was made on the land last Saturday and the rest is to be paid in a couple of weeks, so after that we hope we can get started building soon. Thanks for the Halloween cards for the kids – they love to get mail. Thanks too for the Sunday comics and magazine sections. We all enjoy those – we especially appreciated the section about Children’s Memorial Hospital (where we took Mary Jo to correct her club feet that she was born with). Oh yes, Mary Jo’s birthday package arrived in good condition and we hid it in a closet. Yesterday the Dawkins family came for the afternoon and supper. It sure was nice to see them again. We had roast veal (rolled shoulder) and it was delicious if I do say so myself – also mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, candied carrots, Jello salad, biscuits and apple pie. Tuesday I have an all day PTA meeting. The kids have a day off and the mothers go to get an idea of what they do at school. Bill can take care of them that day, so it should be interesting. On the 17th we are going to the International Ball, which is sponsored by the American School in Japan. It is to be at the Otani Hotel. We’re going with the Huddles – should be fun. There’s supposed to be a door prize for every couple. With our luck we’ll probably win a gold plated toothpick! I’ll probably wear the black dress Ruthie gave me. The other day I tried fixing Mary Jo’s hair in a pony tail and was it cute! I pulled it all back and fastened it with a big barrette – I had to use a bow on each side to keep all the short ends in on the sides. It stayed that way for about ten minutes. Tom and Kenny thought she looked cute that way – she does look a lot more grown up and she loved it too. By next summer that should be a nice cool hairdo for her. We don’t envy you a bit with all that snow. We heard about it on the radio and we were having temperatures in the 70s right then. This has been a pretty mild fall so far. Kenny thought that snow sounded pretty nice though – you know Kenny! On the way to church this morning we were all commenting on what a beautiful day it was, when all of a sudden Mary Jo said “Let’s go see Grandpa and Grandma.” We all agreed that we’d like to do that. To be continued . . .
Weighing Every Day Doris
199/152.8/146
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Post by flucielucy on Jan 25, 2018 14:46:56 GMT
I am taking the elderberry extract to try to avoid the flu. Here is a link to its benefits.
Elderberry Link
38 to 65 Sunshine. I can handle that. Forgot that I had plans for today and woke up in the middle of the night remembering. I am not feeling that great this morning so will stay home. Maybe I will feel like the gym by afternoon. If not I will get out and walk with Bearly.
Jenny, I did not know neuropathy was one of your problems. I was awake a lot last night worrying about what the Dr. said. Also my feet were bothering me so finally got up and took extra strength Tylenol.
Sandy, the cold weather gets to me and I don't have to deal with as much cold as you. I think your grandson made a wise decision.
Breakfast finished.
Have a great Thursday.
EAT HEALTHY LUCY
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Post by diane on Jan 25, 2018 18:01:48 GMT
Hello!
Today we took care of getting DH's ultrasound, and now we are through with his yearly medical tests. We got his upper GI scope done yesterday. Hopefully we will not be doing any more dr visits for him for a while.
I made homemade pizza (ww style) for dinner last night, and everyone loved it. This is the last Wednesday that DGD2 will be here for dinner -- her soccer practice starts next week. She is excited for that, though the middle school only plays a very few games (lack of funds.) DD took leftovers home for her DH (working) and DD (flu).
I am going in to sort my closet out a bit. I must get tough with myself. If I haven't worn it this winter, I don't need it.
Sandy, glad you got a good report!
Everyone stay safe and well!
Diane
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Post by Mollyann on Jan 25, 2018 18:03:11 GMT
Good morning!
I made it before page 2 today! Yea!
The girls have their independent inquiry presentations this afternoon. DGD#2 is presenting on the Statue of Liberty, DGD#3 is presenting on Prairie Dogs. I think she was surprised to find out that many people are trying to exterminate them!
Sandy, one of DSon's friends started to work at Lowe's in high school. He is the store manager in Joplin, MO, now. I think he was recognized for his cool head during the terrible tornado they had there a few years ago. I really think kids need some "real" experience before they go to college and spend all that money on something they find out they don't really like.
Not much going on. WI is tomorrow, so I'm attempting to have a zero points day.
BBL! Molly
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Post by conniej on Jan 25, 2018 19:16:44 GMT
Well dental procedure went fine. Only a half an hour and that is with the time waiting on the novacaine shots to work. they put a liquid on my gums and a gauze pad to bite on so the shots did not hurt except for the one that went in the roof of my mouth. Oh my and could feel him wiggling that needle around. Rest was just pressure and he explains what he is doing as he goes. New material in and a couple stitches that will dissolve. Go back next week to have it checked.
Have a list of directions, some prescriptions to have filled and will do that tomorrow. He said a lot of infection in there but with the bone loss the extraction itself was easy for a large molar.
I took mail over to my neighbor when I got home and also visited for a bit. she is baking a pumpkin pie today and will get a piece tomorrow. made tomato soup for my lunch and drank it luke warm. The salt in it stung a bit but remember when they used to have you rinse with salt water. Now days it is a special mouth wash. I did drop off my Good will bag on way home. Little bit out of my way but easy to get to. Roads are bare but it did snow all morning. Salt is working fine on the roads but the pot holes are showing up. Everyone saying with the January nasty weather we have had with so much snow and ice winter is going to seem really long. they are right!!!!
Tomorrow is hair cut and color and will drop the prescriptions off and pick them up after.
Linda, we do appreciate the cranberry blankets, again thank you . and under stand you being that tired. Hope you get some rest. Hope your dental precedure goes well. I have had one implant as it was the one in front. Was damaged as a kid and finally had to have it pulled and did the implant.
Had a long time to wait between the surgery and getting the tooth put on. But understand it is done differently now days. have never had any trouble with it and he checked it today. said still looks good. Knew some people that had to have it done again after a few years with the first ones.
Cat and Lucy, I always enjoy your pictures! Think it is the fun part of pro boards. some of the other stuff don't have a clue what it is. LOL
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Post by conniej on Jan 25, 2018 19:19:30 GMT
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peggysue1968
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Post by peggysue1968 on Jan 25, 2018 19:42:39 GMT
Good afternoon ladies,
Well, the cornbread I ate caused my wt. to be up .2 this morning at ww! So I will NOT BE MAKING CORNBREAD!
It is something that I just can't eat just one slice! I had Ted take it out and I've it to the birds when I got back home! My wt. will go back down tomorrow.
Jack and I watched the trailer for the new Peter Rabbit movie that comes out next month, this morning. Jack said Grandma we can take the whole family to go see that move! So we have it planed for his next weekend that he will be here! It is a really funny movie. He remembered the book I read to him when he was little. But this new movie is really funny.
I forgot to tell you that it is a beautiful sunny day here in the neighborhood!! It is supposed to go up to 60° here today! I had to move Antonio's bird watching chair this morning because he got too hot setting in it. He is taking a nap while Sampson is being quite. Oh Sammy is taking a nap behind my chair! Antonio is growing up so fast. But he still likes to cuddle up in my arms and be held a lot .
My fingers is swollen still this afternoon. I had to wait a while before I could get my original wedding rings on this morning.
Well it is lunch time and then a walk with my fur babies!
BBL Moving Around More Peggysue
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peggysue1968
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Post by peggysue1968 on Jan 25, 2018 19:58:19 GMT
Connie, I just read your post oh my it made my mouth hurt just reading your post. I have to go back next Monday morning and get my new crown put on. That won't hurt but then next month I go and they will start doing the deep scaling on my teeth. They said they will give me shots on the section they are going to work on that day. I know it will be hurting when the shots ware off. I'll be glad when they get my whole mouth done. I feel for Kathy what she is having done in her mouth!!
Well, off to eat and walk this time!
Moving Around More Peggysue
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Post by snowsaint on Jan 25, 2018 21:00:01 GMT
I'm glad you're home safely from the dentist, Connie. Are the ice jams melting or still causing problems? This is a valley surrounded by mountains, so we have a number of places where ice jams can cause a problem, although not in town.
Lucy, I have peripheral neuropathy and had compression fractures at T12 and T12 from a fall about twelve years ago. I do a little, sit a while and repeat throughout the day. Aleve helps, but it doesn't take away all the pain. Unfortunately, things like sweeping, doing dishes, cooking, gardening cause problems. I've had to get some help inside and out. My mind is willing! Less weight, healthy eating, graded exercise, enough sleep all help, and I feel much better than I did four years ago.
I've been to a quilting group this morning. The group meets every week. It's good to get out of the house!
Sue
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Post by flucielucy on Jan 25, 2018 22:30:18 GMT
Sue, my MRI is scheduled for Friday, Feb 2. Hopefully something can be done. We shall see.
Peggysue, I am sorry that you have to give up cornbread. If it has been a long while since I have had any I have a hard time stopping with one serving, but no problem lately. Maybe if your rings won't fit from swelling you are getting too much sodium. I make my cornbread with no salt.
I have been in an eating binge this afternoon. Just extra hungry it seems. Napped in my chair.
Molly, funny to see you on page one.
Connie, I enjoy your pictures also.
Doris, how is Rachael?
Dianne, I know you and DH are glad to have Dr. visits over with for a while.
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