Amy and June, I am scheduled for a crown on one of my teeth in June.  At my age, I question the need for a crown, but I'll let him put one on this time.  And tell him "no more".  I don't have any aches or pains from my teeth now and that doesn't mean I won't have any trouble before I leave this world.  If something should become abscessed, I would let him take care of the tooth, otherwise, forget it.  I have to walk up 10-12 steps to their office.  My original dentist, now deceased, bought and owned the building.  In fact, the first time I went there, he was out sweeping snow off the walk and I thought he was the custodian of the building.  Imagine my surprise when he walked into the room where I was waiting.  As owner, I guess he was the custodian.  In later years, after he had heart problems, he regretted having the building built as a bi-level and I regret it myself now.  Tom usually helps me up the steps and I can manage going down.  The women in the office would be glad to help me if I asked them.  They're a block up the street from where I live.

Mary Ann

As a young person I did not take care of my teeth, regretfully, so over time I have had lots of dental work.  Over the years I have had some good dentist and bad ones, rough and uncaring.  My present dentist is gentle as can be but she doesn't pull teeth so she always refers to other dentist. 

June, we are studying the book of Daniel.  We are studying chapter 8, the four beast, right now.  Like you I see many parallels from those days to our present days.  I often try to picture what it must have been like living in those days.

Just got a call and I can pick my car up tonight.  They will have it ready between 4-6 PM, but I may just wait until in the morning.

My kids have left on their way back home, Del Rio, my SIL was feeling pretty good not too much discomfort.  The incision on his back is only about one inch.  He cant lift anything the weighs more than a gallon of milk, no twisting.  Light duty for the next two weeks.

Got to make some phone calls

Hal, while I like to think I took care of my teeth when young, my teeth were soft and I had a lot of fillings.  In 1983 I broke my leg and my doctor suggested I take calcium and I think it hardened my teeth.  I went four years in the '70s when my dentist retired and I did not go to any dentist until I had an abscessed tooth and went to a dentist near work.  He wanted to replace every filling in my mouth but I resisted.  I did not like that dentist and it seemed I was a cash register to him.  He'd tell me how much each operation cost.  One time he deadened the inside corner of my mouth (jaw) and by evening I could not open my mouth, even to eat.  I went back to him and he did something to fix it.  When I left the office there was no one at the desk and I just walked out without another appointment.  I mentioned this to Norm and he said he had just sold a car to a dentist who went to the same high school we did and he had our dad for a teacher.  he took me as a new patient and I have been with his office ever since, well over 30 years.  The owner of the practice is the dentist who had a heart condition and eventually died, but I am with the same office and I like my present dentist.  I do take good care of my teeth now and have all of my own roots even though I have several crowns.

More than you wanted to know.

Mary Ann

I have not been posting, even thought I do read your posts EVERYDAY.  Shame on me.  I have enjoyed the extra goodies that have been shared as well....and I thank you all for what you share.

We are all packed up again and will be flying off to Austin again tomorrow.  Another doggie sitting time  for our special doodle as his parents head off for another quick vacation.  We are excited to go, even though we just got home not too long ago. 

AMY, on of our grocery ads  this week has Land o Lakes Butter for $1.49 a pound if you bought 6 participating items.  If we were not leaving I would stock up for sure! 

JUNE, always love to hear that your Gary has been there.

GLORIA, happy you will go to son's for Easter and see that baby. 

HAL, I sure hope they did a good job on the car repair.  Glad SIL is doing well and able to go home. 

MARY ANN, Your dentist info was not too much info....glad you are happy with your present dentist.  We are looking for a new one as soon as we return

LARRY, dinner sounded yummy last night and always happy when it included Scott and Jennifer. 

JANE, hope your back is better today....

I best run.....hubby is ready. 

Have a great evening, EVERYFRIEND,

Jenny

Amy:  Oh, I just figured out the honey treatment was for your dog.  Nice!  So sorry your hubby is feeling poorly. 

I didn't get to the quilt group or the other needlework one that is day time either.  Just snoozing away my afternoon lately with pollen sky high - very dry conditions.

We will have Easter at daughter's home with 3 college kids coming - one is unable to be with us now. 

A friend in Arizona mailed a picture of a 4 foot Diamond Back rattle snake - she is about 3 blocks from our house.  Yikes, I will have nightmares.  We can call emergency there and they will relocate them.  Here, we can have snakes but I haven't seen a rattler yet. 

Don just received an email from a cousin and wife - they are heading to Minnesota and want to stop and visit next week.  This will work out - I have cleaned everything for the guest area - Larry:  I know you want me to get help but I can't figure out how to stop and tell anyone what to do - they will think I am nuts!  How can I ever take a nap if someone is in the house?  It is just too hard to contemplate anymore 

Jenny:  You just came home and now you are going again.  That is a pampered pooch.  Is the dog feeling alright?  I know - our children like to have us dog-sit or chicken and duck sit in one case.  Somehow, it isn't the same loving feeling towards the chickens and ducks    Enjoy your Easter away. 

CAROL, the dog is doing great!  Son and dil just are not ready to let anyone else be in charge of him, other than us.  They feel it is worth the cost of our airfare to have us there.  They take great care of us when we are there too...  it is a win win for us, plus we get in a nice visit with them when they return.  Sadly we will be alone for Easter and will certainly miss being with the grands.  Always join in egg coloring, hiding eggs, brunch, etc.  it will be fine, but we will miss the traditions. 


Night, night!

Jenny

Mary Ann, I had my last crown last year and it took so long..it really wore me out.

Hal, my teeth are in poor condition too. I don't remember even owning a toothbrush when I was young. I still have enough teeth to manage food well, but there are, I think, four crowns. We are just starting the 9th chapter of Daniel. Gary felt Daniel was the most important book of the Bible. There is so much there that can be related to todays problems. Gary pointed out that there were 490 years before the return of Jesus. 438 of those years have passed. That would leave 7 years to Armageddon. I wish we could be here to see it occur.

Mary Ann…that dentist that wanted to redo all your fillings..he was greedy. I would have done as you…dropped him like a hot potato.

Jenny, I know how you and your husband both love that Texas dog. I would like to see him greet you on arrival this time. Joyful, Joyful !!!!!!!!!!

I didn't get my nap at all today and here I am, still not getting ready for bed yet. Maybe not napping in afternoon is a good thing. I'll see how I sleep tonight.

Medications will be coming soon, so I will bid you all a peaceful night and a joyful tomorrow. Hugs, Love and Prayers. June

I'm off to bed!  Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

I said Good Night and now I'm saying ...

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and moving because I'll be off to WM this morning.  Wish me smiles and I wish you smiles for your day whatever it holds in store for you.

Good Morning JaneS It is 63º and partly cloudy here and calling for the rain you had yesterday. so far you are the only seams to be on line here, Have a great day.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone...

Such a lovely day in the making here, sun is shining and birds singing! Not sure what is on the agenda today, will just take the day as it comes.
Jane, hope you have nothing but smiling people through your till today.

June, hope you got a good nights sleep.Honey draws out the infection and the t shirt is so she won't lick the wound. Her t shirts will be hanging on the line later today after I wash them!

Jenny, we will also be on our own this Easter.Hubby is not up to traveling.

Carol, I see nothing wrong with the snoozing away the afternoon. I am beginning to find it rather enjoyable at times too!!

Lloyd, good morning...

Better get ready for the day.

Enjoy your day everyone..

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Very appropriate, JeanneLee!  His blood is still paying for us.

Hi everyone.  We have another beautiful day and will get into the low to mid-80's this afternoon with no chance of rain.  I don't intend to go anywhere today.  Yesterday left me exhausted.  We did go and have Chinese last evening for dinner but doubt we go back to the restaurant. 

I am going to beg off making any individual comments in this discussion today.  I am going to go and lay down and rest more this morning. 

Good morning everyone, cool this morning but will warm to a nice warm day. The weather guessers are saying it will go up to 77° on Easter Sunday. It is 48 right now.

JUNE  I have never liked anyone to help me, not just my children. I know if I was near my daughter I would not have to ask because she would be there for me.

AMY  been a long time since I have seen butter at that price. When I see that I will get a few pounds and double wrap it in freezer bags and keep it in the freezer. I finally talked my daughter into using butter instead of margarine. I have never been put in lala land at the dentist but the one is have now is the best one I ever had.

HAL  all the years I was married the only time I saw a dentist was to extract the wisdom teeth. My ex did not think I needed more. Like you the dentist I have now is a woman but she no longer pulls teeth but her associate does and he is pretty good, too. Looks like your SIL had the back surgery I see so much about on TV.  A 1 inch incision and walking out a few hours later. Now that kind I might not mind on my back but the $$ would be more than I could pay.

JENNY  the highlight of Easter will be seeing that little sweety. Of course I will  enjoy the rest of the family and the good food. Enjoy your trip back to Texas.

CAROL  that picture you got from a friend is Az. Is what worries me about  where my daughter is now living.  I am so scared of any of those things I cannot even spell the word. My CNA/helper is here in the mornings and I tell her what needs doing. That works for me, my afternoons are mine.

JANE  I hope you have only happy people in your line today.

LLOYD  have a good day.

JEANNE LEE  that graphic is perfect for today.

LARRY  you resting is more important that responding.

Good Morning Everyone!

MaryAnn, your post wasn't too long or to much information.  Always interesting what you and others have to say.

Larry, sorry to hear you are have a bad day.  Hopefully you will perk up later on.  Evidently you had a bad experience at the Chinese restaurant. 

Well, I just got back from picking up my car from the body shop.  They did a good job it appears, it was all shiny and clean.

Our weather here is kinda murky, warm, but looks like it wants to rain, lots of dark clouds roaming around, but here that doesn't prove anything.

June, our study group leader also points out the time line and what is to occur, he also thinks end times are close, but only God knows.  I remember from our study of Revelations that  that was where Cecil B. Demile (sp) got his ideas for movies.  And before studying Revelations I didn't realize how busy we were going to be after we leave this world.  But just think, no more aches, pains or problems or worries.

Janie, hope you got all smiles today and maybe some laughter too.

Gloria, my SIL is feeling the effects of his operation and travel home this morning.  Said he was hurting some and needed a pain pill.  If you wanted one of those "keyhole" or "bandaid" operations I am quite sure Medicare and your supplement would cover it.  But I am not sure many doctors want to mess with us old folks unless they just have to.

Well folks hope you have agreat day......OH, Lloyd hope you are feeling better and not spreading your Pink eye.


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Good Morning all. Sounds like you are all hale and hearty, with the exception of our friend Larry.

Larry, I am praying you will have a very relaxing and healing day at home. You are wise to know when you must take a day off, and are following through with it. May tomorrow find you much improved.

Hal, I read Revelations years ago and didn't like it. I will have to try it again in my elder years and perhaps my understanding has improved.

We will be singing again this afternoon and my Gary and Dori will be in attendance. They are coming early to have lunch with me and that will give us plenty of visiting before the two o'clock performance.

Jeanne Lee, the Good Friday picture says so much ! The colors, the rough cross, all of it. Very expressive.Thank you.

I'm home!  I'm tired! I ate something and now I'm going to go look for some zzzzzs.  Maybe I'll be back later on this GOOD FRIDAY"!

Good Afternoon,

I've been "dismissed" from the chef/companion duties with my dil.  She is doing very very well and son says they have plenty of food.

Really have nothing to add to the conversation so will just....

....wish Everyfriend Everywhere a Blessed Easter Weekend.   

 Janie, Have a good, good rest on this Good Friday.

Callie, you are a lovely, giving MIL and mother. You were so kind to step in when needed. May your Easter be especially wonderful for you.

Hal, it's hard to shut me up when there is no human around to stop me.  I have this compulsion to explain the background of things.  I used to drive Norm crazy.  He'd always ask "what's your point?"  Of course, he might have "been there, done that" so knew all about it, even if others did not.  Even though I tell myself to slow down, I know I won't.  So I'll be long-winded again, just not now!

I, too, enjoy reading others posts, long or not.

Mary Ann

June, they would do - and have done - the same for me.  I am doubly blessed that both sons married into loving caring extended families.  We certainly aren't in each other's pockets (so to speak) and often say, "sorry - can't this time", but any and/or all will be there when needed.

Mary Ann, I enjoy conversational posts.    Actually, I enjoy conversations of any kind!   I know the theory is to "get the other person to talk about his/herself" - but, IMO, that only works if it goes both ways.
One of my friends has said I'd make a good prosecuting attorney because I rarely ask questions that can just be answered "yes" or "no" - or give hints as to what the other person should say.
Obviously,  I am not the "go along to get along" sort.   

Callie, in a way, I'm the opposite - if I'm in a big group, more than six, I listen and I find out more things that way.  Or in S&F, I'll read.  It amazes me the number of times one of our members has stated something - maybe only the state where he/she lives.  Often, a couple posts later, someone will ask that person what state they live in.  Or similar questions.

I have an odd memory, anyway.  If it's important, I might not remember something, but if it is unimportant, I may remember it.  Norm and I had different memories of the same situation - and we both swore that we were right.

Mary Ann

Callie, me too. My son's chose the perfect girls for them, and for me too. I love my DIL's completely. The two girls are completely different personalities, but so are the two sons.

I am back from our program of singing. We had a huge crowd..lots of relatives of residents. My Gary and Dori were there, taking pictures, and they brought people from their Church, that I enjoyed meeting. I feel we did well today in our singing..that is a rewarding feeling. Gary and Dori came to have lunch with me, and brought me the most beautiful Easter Lilly. It is a hybrid, with pink flowers, two huge blooms and four more to open as they will.

I am going down for an early supper, only because they are having salmon and I love fish and it is Good Friday, then home to put on my p.j.'s and just fall apart. Tomorrow is a day can stay at home. YAY !!!!

June, very happy you had a successful day. 

Nite nite everyone, God Bless and Sweetdreams.

Good Night Everyfriend!  And may God bless us, every one!

well I never made it in yesterday for a post I don't beleave . I see JaneS must have put us to bed. we had a short easy shower yesterday.It is currently 63º and clear, still dark at 5:15 am.Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd

And now I'm going to wake you all up, Lloyd!

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Happy day before Easter.  As soon as I have my coffee and feed the doggies, I'm getting ready to go to the store.  I have a feeling it's going to be jammed later and I don't want to get into that.  I only need about 5 things and I'm going to get in and out as early as I can.

I hope you all have a lovely day filled with whatever it is you wish for.

Good morning everyone..

Slept in and need to be on the run...

Gloria, have a happy birthday.. enjoy your special day..

Enjoy your day everyone

Good Afternoon Everyone...   

It is a beautiful Saturday here on the sunny and warmer,  rocky coast of Maine.   

QuoteJune, our study group leader also points out the time line and what is to occur, he also thinks end times are close, but only God knows.  I remember from our study of Revelations that  that was where Cecil B. Demile (sp) got his ideas for movies.

Gosh Hal...  I am going to have to take a look at those
Revelations,  (I guess) .......    It seems to me that the older we get the closer the "End Times" naturally occur...
But of course,  not having studied Revelations,  I would
only be speculating.   

I just love it when the sun starts shinning in my living area...  Makes me almost want to go out and take a nice walk around town,  to celebrate.   

Have  a good day,  Everyone !
Sandy