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Good Sunday morning, Everyfriend.  There's English Muffins and your choice of fruit to go with your coffee or tea.  Have a blessed Sunday.





The Pasta Diet and Your Health!

ITALIAN PASTA DIET -- IT REALLY WORKS !!

1.. You walka pasta da bakery.
2.. You walka pasta da candy store.
3.. You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop.
4... You walka pasta da table and fridge.

You will lose weight!



Holding The Hands Of God
(By Milton C. Gardner, Jr.)

Hand-holding is, I believe, a tradition as old as the creation of mankind. Somehow, I can imagine that Adam and Eve must have held hands as they walked through the Garden of Eden.

Through the centuries, lovers have held hands as an expression of fondness and devotion. In times of distress--even pain and anguish--caring people have reached out to hold the hands of the afflicted and in this silent way have said, "I care."

Often, God's people hold hands as they sing or pray. Thereby, they form a "bond of love" and forge lasting bonds of brotherhood.

Sometimes parents hold the hands of a child who is dreading some pain--perhaps a shot or a medical procedure. Hand-holding is reassuring and comforting.

"Let me hold your hand," we say to a child when we cross a busy thoroughfare. Hand-holding affords protection.

As the family of God, we have the blessed assurance of God's hand to steady and secure us. He offers His hand as an expression of His tender devotion and constant love.

"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee" (Isaiah 41:13).

In times of loneliness and pain, we must needs slip our hands into the strong but gentle hands of God. He loves, He cares, and He protects His own.


"The Almighty appeared on earth as a helpless human baby, needing to be fed and changed and taught to talk like any other child. The more you think about it, the more staggering it gets. Nothing in fiction is so fantastic as this truth of the Incarnation."

- J.I. Packer

Good Morning Everyfriend!  And a special "Good Morning to you, Joanie. 

I'm marking my place for later since I'll need to go feed the doggies and myself and get ready for the early service at my church.  I'll be trying out my new toaster this morning to toast my English muffin.  I'll report later.

Make it a good day, Everyfriend, full of everything you love!

Good morning, Janie.  How nice that your kids surprised you with a new toaster. :thumbup:

Good morning everyone...

No new snow over night but I do think we will get some today..

Had a great time at the craft show, they had a lot of venders with a little bit of everything there...even came home with some goodies.

Today we are heading back up to pick up daughter in loves quilt. She had it sent to the quilter and now needs to put the binding on it .She is giving this one to her Mom and Dad for Christmas.

That is about it for today, I also need to finish putting a binding on a quilt, but can only do it when hubby isn't around...tis for him for Christmas.

Phyllis ,love the Cozy and Warm graphic!!

Jane,enjoy your new toaster.

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning, Amy.  At least you don't have to dance with any snow removal equipment this morning.  I love craft shows.  There's always something at them that I just can't resist.  I know those that receive your and your daughter-in-love's quilts, made with love, will treasure them.

I would like to say good morning but it hasnt been a good start for me....

Took another fall just before 9am, this time a fuller and heavier fall, full length down onto my front.......To make matters worse I was in my dressing gown, carrying my freshly made bowl of hot porridge in one hand, pot of opened yoghurt in the other....I certainly made a noise as I went down, R came to my rescue, I couldn't move, plus both the porridge and yoghurt flew out of my hands....Picture this, it was rather like a carry-on film....R held out his hands to pull me up, I told him I cant move yet, I will have to do it in my own time, R was dabbing bits of porridge from the corner of the sofa, from the carpet, not forgetting the bottom part of my dressing gown was literally covered with thick porridge...while in the background behind me, our Toby was having a field day from licking the yogurt from the carpet....It did take quite some time before I could push myself backwards while wrapping the lowered part of my robe up so as not to make more mess than we already had....plus some had splattered onto the bottom of the door......It did take some time for me to get up, after a few twists and turns....over these last few months I have put on extra weight, plus my MS, MS stomach bloat, and with the nerves moving around inside the top of my right leg sure didn't help.....Compared to my previous fall of last week, this one was worse, but truly thanking the Lord, I never caught my head, nor broke any bones, nor came away with any bleeding...just a large carpet burn over my right knee, my bad leg, plus I felt the very hot porridge touching my leg at some point....This did leave me shaky afterwards, so I sat down for some time before finishing what was left of my cold porrige, before deciding to make myself some fresh......

Links to where this all happened....the first photo is from the kitchen to the porch, then I went flat out from the porch, straight through the glassed door opening into the lounge, in front of the sofa....the second photo is in reverse, the lounge into the porch alongside my walker....Of course my fear is, one day I shall go into the glass panellings....This is not the first time I have tripped here, usually I have steadied myself on the wooden part of the close panelled door, but not this time, I went straight through the gap....Links...


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Hi everyone.  It is chilly here this morning as it was yesterday.  It is predicted we will hit 50 degrees about 3 pm today.  I will attend Sunday School and then come back home and pick up Pat so we can go to church together.  I will call before coming home to be sure she feels up to going to church.  Yesterday was a very laid back and restful day for both of us.  We did go out to Wifesavers for a good chicken dinner.  They have very good meals for a very reasonable price.  I will rest and watch football this afternoon.

Jenny, when I remark about the cost of maintenance for my wife she usually responds "well I'm worth it!" and she is. 

JaneS, I had an aunt and uncle who ran a rock shop in downtown Denver for many years.  He gave my mother some beautiful rocks (geodes) that he had cut in half and polished.  Nice that you were gifted with a new toaster and you can go ahead and use it before getting it under the Christmas tree. 

Joan and Phyllis, that sure is a cute graphic for this week. 

Jackie, certainly not a good way to start any day.  Just glad you were not hurt more or had a broken bone.  Several years ago we bought a utility cart that we use everyday. It looks nice  and is heavy duty.  It rolls easily and has a nice handle at the end to hold onto.  Perhaps something like this would be useful to you.  Here is a link so you can see what I am talking about.  https://smile.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Industrial-All-Purpose-Utility/dp/B00BN46WIQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481463905&sr=8-3&keywords=utility+carts+with+wheels

Good morning, Vanilla-Jackie.  (Or maybe I should say Bad Morning).  That sure was some big fall and also a big mess.  I am glad you didn't break any bones or cut yourself.  Imagine you will be sore for a few days from it all.  Thanks for the links, so we can "picture it".

Larry--Good morning.  It'd be nice if Pat felt up to going to church and out to eat.

Good morning everyone, a tad warmer this morning that yesterday but still in the 20's Sun is shining for now but clouds are starting to roll in and be with us all day till it starts snowing this evening. Sure makes me glad I do not have to go out.

JANE  my daughter used to collect rocks from every place she went. She got one when we went to the top of Mt. Washington in NH. It went to San Siego with her and is now in Arizona. I think that is the only one she kept. A toaster that works good is wonderful, so happy they surprised you with that new one.

PHYLLIS  that puppy is in the right place when there is snow and cold outside. Sure fits the weather we will soon be having. Thanks for sharing your creations with us every week.

JOAN  I will enjoy an English muffin. I have not bought any in quite awhile and do like them. I like all fruit so surprise me. AHA now I know why I lost weight. I do not walk by all those places in chuckles. Love Foood for Thought. Another keeper. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  must be hard working on the quilt for your DH when he cannot see what you are doing.

JACKIE  glad you did not really hurt yourself with that fall. I noticed you had the photos in Photobucket. I have been having trouble getting in there since the end of October.  Keep emailing them and get the same runaround. I don't carry anything. I have a tray I put on the seat of my rollator and put things on that. I do not walk anywhere without the rollator.

LARRY  I have half a geode my daughter sent me. The big one show how beautiful they are inside.

LARRY HANNA...
...thank you for the link...not seen one of those before for using inside the home.....Have to admit it would have stopped my breakfast from flying over the place, and would have steadied me as I walked.... Not sure our Toby would appreciate it, sure it would frighten him out of the way, same as my rollator does, although I dont need that around the home, well not yet but I am sure that day will come...

JOAN...
...I could really do with getting some weight off, at least as and when I fall, it wouldn't be so hard to get myself back up again....although a lot of my trouble is terrible MS stomach bloat...possibly to do with bowel and bladder function changes...

GLORIA...
...these last few weeks I am finding photobucket a kindof hit and miss...a few weeks ago they were doing some kind of maintenance, think it was the time I lost my Benji and I desperately wanted to get his photo on here so, I registered once again with a hosting site I had used a few years ago, only that time it was free, but not now, you have to pay....but at least you dont get all these sordid pop - ups as you do with photobucket....I will still use photobucket as and when....Oh and the other site is called......Imageshack.us
....it is much more on a professional basis, and with no irritating adverts..

AMY AND JANE...  :wave:

Good Morning Everyone, from the icy cold,  rocky coast of Maine.   
No doubt about it.   Winter has arrived and we need to remember that when getting ready for the day. 

Jackie
So sorry to hear that you took another tumble. That is no way to start the day,  on the floor covered with Oatmeal! 

I have found,  as my body has changed,
(with me it is only the eyesight),  that
my  brain  has a remarkable ability to
go into denial...
   
And try to act and react to life's situations,  as it use to do before my bodies newly acquired limitations had permanently settled in. 

So it is not surprising Jackie that you still
think that you can move around with your hands full,  and are shocked when you take a tumble and everything turns to crap.

I hope that you didn't seriously hurt your self,
other then your pride,  which always takes a beating when  your body let's you down.

Oh boy,  I think warmer weather is just around the corner.   Not sure for how long,  but some
relief from the cold appears to be on the way .

Have a good day,  everyone.
Sandy

 :peepwall:

Good morning, Gloria.  Aren't you glad you don't have to shovel that white stuff?

Vanilla-Jackie--You could give me some weight.  No matter how hard I try, I can't gain.

Sandy--Good morning.  I think it's going to be a LONG time until it really gets warm.:)

Good morning, Callie.

I have that same cart. I purchased it in 2006 and it was just afterward that I fell and broke my right foot. When I tried to use crutches, I felt unbalanced and that I was going to fall over backward. Although my cats at the time hated it, it worked perfectly for the three months I was immobilized.

Jackie, it might be something for you to consider.

Good morning, angelface.  Glad that cart worked for you when you fell and broke your foot. :thumbup:

Hello world! Checking in before I head for the studio.

I'm checking in before heading to drag up more Christmas decorations & put the porch lights up before we get another winter blast this afternoon.  Almost felt balmy this morning (above freezing) damp & spring like.

Jackie, so sorry about the fall but a blessing you have Richard there to help.  One thing about being alone is nobody knows if you are down or missing.  These cats just won't bark & raise a racket... I need a dog~~  take care & hope you don't end up with too many colors of purple, green & yellow to go with your Christmas outfit.

Now I know not everyone enjoys and gets a thrill at the sight of snow, won't name names, Joannie, but I do & check the Monarch Pass in CO nearly every day.  It is just above where my son & family love to camp, too high for me to stay overnight at 10,000+ feet.  Anyway, near white out this morning so I'm bringing the link to share with Gloria & anyone else that wants a look.  I am green with envy but don't have the snow blower out yet, got it out last year & nary a chance to dance with it like Amy does.   :'(  Have a super Sunday!   :thumbup:

http://www.keno.org/colorado_web_cams/monarch_pass_cams.htm (http://www.keno.org/colorado_web_cams/monarch_pass_cams.htm)

Good morning, Joan and all the other friends.

Thank you, Joan, for the English muffins this morning.  Another one of my favorite things for breakfast.  I usually keep some in the freezer.  I really like the ones that Walmart has in their dairy section over the ones in the packages.  The dairy ones seem to be a little thicker.  I love the graphic for this week.   Plus, the Italian Pasta Diet is a keeper,  I have saved it and will send it onto my Italian brother-in-law.  He will like that.

Jackie,  I am so sorry to hear about your fall.  Even tho I don't have MS,  I do have trouble walking and I always try to hold onto something, especially when I am carrying something. Also, like Gloria, I use my rollater seat as a "tray" to carry food items.  Or, I will carry a big item from one place to another.

I had a nice day yesterday with my DIL, her sister and niece.  Went to our local Ag Center who has a Christmas farmer's market/craft show on Sat. during November and December.  Got a lot of goodies and some small gifts. I also did buy some home-made cookies, as I just can't stand to make cookies anymore.   They were expensive, but by the time I bought the ingredients and the time I would have  spent, I guess it was worth it.  I  got 4 or 5 different kinds and will make up  containers for my family and several friends here where I live. I have had them before, so I know they are good.  The gal who makes them has been at this market for about 30 years and her items sell out very quickly.  That was the first stand I went to, and she was already sold out of a lot of the most popular ones. Bought a few other items for gifts.  Then, we went out to lunch, and was able to watch the opening ceremonies for the Army/Navy game.  It was a beautiful scene watching all the groups form on the field.  Looked like it must have been several thousand guys and girls. 

When I got home, I finished the little Christmas tree out in our sitting area and then did 4 loads of laundry.  A lot to do in one day, but it felt good to get those chores done. 

Nothing going on today, except for a nap or two.

Hope everyone will have a good Sunday afternoon.

Joy

Maybe this is a dumb question, but why does my post skip so many spaces & not let me correct?  I went back 3 or 4 times trying to fix & that one line defies me.  I'm supposed to be dragging more boxes up so maybe a thump on the head to get me moving? 

Good morning, Radioman.

Shirley--Good morning.  I like to look at snow in a photo, but don't want to live where it snows anymore--been there, done that.  Thanks for the link.  I don't know why your line stops in the middle.  I'll go into "modify" and see what's happening.  Edit:  I just did a delete after the last word in the two sentences that ended in the middle and it's fixed.

Good morning, Joy.  Sounds like your outing yesterday was fun and productive.

Your post looks fine to me Shirley...   

Try making the text smaller on your computer..
( Ctrl  - ) ( Ctrl - ) 

A good Sunday morning HELLO to EVERYFRIEND!

Thank you so much, JOAN, for all the goodies this morning. You know there are a few of us that would like nothing better than to share some weight with you....  just not fair that you can not put a bit of weight on your bones. 

JACKIE, I am so sorry to read about your fall.  Of course I am thankful that you did not break anything or hit your head.....however, I am sure you are going to be plenty sore.  The pictures helped to see where you fell, so thank you for sharing them.  My concern is, that I see several throw rugs around on the floor, and you know they just are a terrible tripping hazard!  They look nice, of course, but it is a concern.  Do you think you tripped on one of them or the gown/Robe? The cart Larry suggested sure would help you to have something to hold onto and would be a place to put the items you are trying to carry.  I saw one a couple of days ago that was half that size, that would work perfectly for you.  I thought you have a "rollator"?  It would serve many purposes for you.  Sorry for the mess too......that is the worse as stuff doeS fly all over the place!  HUGS. 

We had a bit more snow over nigh.....and now we head again into the deep freeze!  Urgggg. Just wish it would not get so darn cold! 

I am off to have a real muffin this morning....

My Broncos will be on the tube soon....GO BRONCOS! 

Enjoy your day, friends. 

Jenny

SNOW!  HERE!  NOW!  ALL DAY PREDICTED!

Jackie, has no one told you that you are supposetd to EAT oatmeal...not WEAR it?  Please be more careful and I agree with Jenny about the throw rugs. 

I've put in a full day and with snow coming down, I'm not in the mood to work.  The only thing that is necessary to finish today is the box for TX and the one for my granddaughter in OK.  I have everything assembled and it will take about a half hour so I'm going to close my eyes for a bit and see what happens!

Everyone take care (especially you, Jackie!

Jenny--Believe me, I am trying, but can't put on a pound.

Janie--You watch the white stuff for me.  Does that mean you will have to shovel?  Hope you're able to get some zzz's.  I am headed that way shortly.

Well, let me tell you, Joanie, try eating 3 jumbo bags of Hershey fun size bars... since Halloween!  Good thing I finally ran out.  I was showing my son & wife this morning that it's time to quit... cause they are all gone.  I had on a zip front shirt not worn since last year & my tummy filled it out, didn't touch last year.  I have bags & bags of candy to hang on the tree but I can leave all the other kinds alone.    Thanks for fixing my post!

Sandy, I will try the 10 instead of 12 on size & see if that stops my problem.  Thanks, I aim to please.   :-[

I am stalling 'cause it's time to go outside & finish my job & then off to drag up more boxes.  Every year I say I'm not going to do this & every year I put everything up.  This year I didn't bother lying to myself. 

Good Afternoon,

Disaster Days continue!   Went out to go to church.  Car battery deader than a doornail.  AAA guy was here in 30 minutes but had to replace the battery (well - it is as old as the car and doesn't get used on the highways any more).  He finished just about the time the pastor would have been saying the Benediction.

Shirley,  a Leadville friend posted a Facebook picture of about a foot of new snow there.  Someone replied that they had been stuck on I-70 because it was closed.  This is why I do NOT miss living there!!!!!!

Jackie,  So sorry about your "messy" fall.   I also carry things on my rollator - and I agree about the throw rugs.

JaneS,  how about making a "certificate" for Kiren - "Good For One Rock Hunting Adventure"?

Church or not,  I had planned to write Christmas cards this afternoon.  Now I'm wondering if I'll screw that up, too?

Feeling  :uglystupid2:  wishes Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Shirley--Every two weeks I buy 3 family size bags of York Peppermint Patties, 2 regular bags of Hershey's dark chocolate nuggets and one family size bag of dark chocolate M & Ms.  Between my three meals, I nibble--still no weight gain.

Callie--Sorry about your car battery.  Mine is also as old as my car, and I've been thinking it's probably not got much more life in it.

For all my fussing about keeping the areas in my apartment free and clear from anything that I might trip up on (especially scatter rugs ),  I spent years before just a couple of months ago, purchasing a mat for my tub:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0JLYBQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So every time I got in the tub to shower,  I worried about falling, slipping and really hurting myself.   

Since I got that awesome mat, I now can
get in the shower without fearing a catastrophy..     

So it is easier for me to give advice then it is for me to follow my own advise...

:knuppel2:

Have a good, safe day,  everyone...
Sandy
:idiot2:

Today was the first time I ever wore porridge....I do not want to make a habit of it...

JENNY...
...not sure what actually happened, just happened so quick...dont know if my feet are now trudging along on the ground or....my slipper soles are suctioning onto the carpeting or rugs or, my body gave way to my MS, ( the nerves dancing in my leg ).....Jenny I placed the rugs so NOT to slip, the wood floor can be slippery, ( our Benji was always slipping on the wood ) but then so can the rugs....The rugs you see scattered around are " HugRugs " dirt trappers for soaking up wet and dirt from pet dogs paws.....This is two falls in a week, the worry is that number three might be more serious...and I know there WILL be a number three....

SHIRLEY...
...R hadn't long got out of bed, he came from the loo, he couldn't miss me sprawled out on the floor, nor fail to have heard me yell out as I went down....not so sure he would have come so quick to my aid if he was still tucked up in bed, or the time was a whole lot earlier...he doesn't like being disturbed.....But he did come and offered me his hand with the help of getting myself up, which at the time I had to decline because I just could not move.....well I had managed to turn myself over and sort of sit up, but the lower part of my body from the waist down I could not move....

LARRY HANNA...
...I am now looking at indoor mobility carrying trays, just for the purpose of carrying food...such as..." Lets Go Indoor Rollator....but I am still wary of manoeuvring wheels over the metal or wood floor room dividers...as you can see we have wood - carpeting and rugs throughout our home, so varying levels of thickness.....

Shirley, I can read the 10 pt font OK, but don’t go any lower.  I really liked the 12.  I enjoyed the picture of Monarch Pass but I’ll pass on that snow because all I have to do is look out my windows and there it is in all of its glory!

Sandy, at the time I had my nosebleeds in July and August, my nephew’s nurse wife was shocked at the tub mat I had; it was old and not in good condition, but it was rubber and I liked it.  My nephew’s wife bought me a new mat which is about the same size as the one in your link.  I feel safer with the tub mat but I also hang on to the grab bar for dear life. 

Callie, one reason for me to be happy I sold my car; I no longer have to worry about batteries, gas or insurance.  Tom had been parking his car outside the garage because snow tires that came on the car were taking up too much space.  Before we started getting snow, he moved the tires and is now able to park the car in the garage.  He doesn’t feel he needs the snow tires because the tires he bought after he got the car do a good job of stopping.  He drives for Uber and I don’t worry about his driving, but I do worry about people coming from the opposite direction and side roads; can they stop soon enough?

Mary Ann

Vanilla-Jackie--I pray there is no third time.

Mary Ann--I pray for Tom's safety when he's out driving in that nasty weather.

Jackie, my grandmother's version of that old saying was "GOOD things always come in threes".  She never allowed that bad things might also.  So I don't subscribe to that theory either. 

I caught a few zzzs and now I have the rest of the peanuts in the oven for the new grandson-in-law that I forgot about.  I have one more package ready to go and one more to complete.  Then tomorrow, it's off to UPS.

We have about an inch and a half of snow on the ground and, no Joanie, I don't have to shovel it.  If there is a shovelable amount, my neighbor across the street will be over with the snow blower (of which I am a part owner) to remove it.

I hope Hal is OK!

I am worried about HAL, too.  It is not like him to not come in.   I hope and pray he is OK.   A cold can sure take one down.....

JACKIE, I understand what your thoughts are regarding the rugs, and they do serve that purpose, but they can be very dangerous too. I know you are going to have more falls....it is eneveitable, but you just have to do your best to keep them from happening the best you can.  I would think a rolling walker would be the best thing for you. 
Uneven surfaces are an issue with the wheels.... darn MS is so darn hard to deal with...I am so so sorry!

SANDY, the tub mat looks like a good one. 

JOAN, I know you do your best at eating....  sorry it is such an issue for you to get some weight on.  SHIRLEY. I am not sure even your candy bar eating would even work for our JOAN! 

CALLIE, I am sorry your darn ol battery had to choose a Sunday morning to come up dead.  Did you see the controversy about the cross being lit up in Leadville?  So sad to see so many of our traditions going away. 

SHIRLEY, they are getting a lot of good snow in the mountains....I know you love to keep in touch with the cams. 

My Broncos are not doing well at all..... I am nervous....

Jenny

Good evening, very cold may snow.  I have had a busy day, finished writing cards, wrapping gifts, so again I am very tired.

Tomorrow I go to the heart doctor. hope the weather is better.

Phyllis love the graphic, thanks

Joan, I just have to look at candy, and I gain.

Sun, if you are looking in we miss you

Jackie, I am glad you did not get hurt, when you fell. I think you need to walk with somekind of aid.

Well I am still amongest the living, but now the wife is in bed with the same thing.  I have got to learn to live standing up again, I have an apmt in the morning with the urologist.  I have no energy at all, my oldest Daughter is going to pick up something for us to eat tonight, although both us have no appetite.  It seems the bug is hitting everyone, the folks across the street are down with it and my middle daughter in Del Rio is in bed.  I move from bed to couch and back to bed.  At least my cold is breaking up and loose, wifes is sill tight as a drum. Auuuuggggghhhhhh.  Later

Good Afternoon dear Hearts,
   I am late. Because: I slept too late, because I woke up with pain at three a.m. and walked the floor.  However, I made it down for the leg check, then on to Chapel where we took our special places to do some singing for the Congregation. Then I went for an early lunch. Came home and got comfy, and fell asleep. Everything you could care less about hearing..sorry...

Jackie, I am so very sorry to hear about your bad fall, but so very thankful you did not break any bones or bang your head. May I congratulate you on the neatness of your home..you put me to shame. I hope R. and the dogs helped in cleaning up the spilled food. I'm sure you did not feel up to it at the time.

Larry, good thinking on your advice to Jackie on the utility cart. It would also help her balance. I use my walker constantly and tote things around on the seating area of the cart.

Gloria, you and I do the same..using the cart to tote our stuff.

Bis, me too with the need for weight. I just cannot eat like I used to do , and I'm getting tired of hiking up my pants after sitting down for a time. I'm gaining a little bit but still under 110, and I am 5'6".

Tisie...WOW ! That's a lotta snow girl. Nice to look at but I had my fill after growing up in Mn.

I was hoping to see a message from Hal, but no luck. And I did not see Lloyds usual greeting either.

I'm not sure I like this color of font, especially in Bold. Any one feel it is too..too ?

I see my concern about color and size of type did not transfer from my note pad to here.

HI HAL !!! Thanks for popping in friend. I wish you did not have to go out tomorrow when you are not well. I hope you are not going alone. My regrets to your wife being ill now too. Keep strong as possible.

Janie--Nice that you own part of the snowblower and neighbor does the snow blowing.

Jenny--I know halkel was battling a cold, but it's not like him not to at least say hello.  Sorry about those Broncos.

Linedancer--You've been busy.  I pray you get a good report from the cardiologist.

Where's June?

Edit:  Glad you checked in halkel and June.

We have snow on the ground and I have no idea how much.  I did not go out today, even to church.  Since Dot drives, I leave it up to her, but she asked my opinion.  The main road looked OK from my window, but our complex had not been plowed and we're two old ladies who should not be out in bad weather.

Mary Ann

I am in a very generous mood and would gladly transplant some of my pounds AND appetite to those in need, just come up with a plan~~  ;)

I just polished off half a Red Baron pizza supreme.... and a couple pieces of candy that won't make it to the tree.  I have been going up & down those steps all afternoon & am wanting to close my eyes, was a 5:00 am morning & didn't get to bed until midnight.  I do have the tree put together, now to add lights, a few ornaments & lots of candy.  I bought 2 bags of Double Bubble gum that I forgot about.... wonder if the greats will even know what it is. 

Sandy, a good movie I've never seen before on ION.... I just discovered it but says about a couple during WWII that met & lost each other at the end of the war....  I like happy endings so hope it has one. 

Hal, speedy recovery to you & your wife.  No time to be sick, Santa won't come if your house is full of germs!

I've got to go close my eyes for a few minutes.... so who cares if I sleep now & decorate that tree in the middle of the night??  Behave, everyone, wishing a healthy week ahead for all.

Mary Ann, same around here, the side streets don't get treated so if you can get out of your neighborhood the main streets are treated with the salt/brine & sand mixture & plowed, just get a dirty car.

Well it is still snowing out there..looks like I shall have an early date with the shovel or snowblower.

I may not be on in the morning,taking hubby to the city to get his PICC line put in .

Hal, good to see you in here....hope you and your wife feel better soon.

Jackie, so glad to hear you didn't break anything in your fall......just a little note to say porridge goes inside you not on the outside. :)

Shirley I too can help with both of those also......just polished off a piece of Nanaimo bar....dear me I am never going to learn to leave them alone!!

Wish you all a good night..

I am in to wish you all a very Good Night also. It is only a little after seven p.m. my time, but bed and book are calling and body is eager to oblige. Sleep peacefully dear hearts. Love, Hugs and Prayers. June

I'm off to the land of Nod also.  Good night dear friends!  Sleep well and may God bless us, every one!

AMY....
....I have never been one to follow the norm....re, where porridge is meant to go...guess there's a first time for everything...

....JANE S....
....I think that's because its meant to be " third time lucky..." well it is for some....

...HALKEL....
.....are you sure it is just a cold?....to me it sounds more like a touch of flu if its been keeping you inside your bed....Will you still be able to make your hospital Urologist appointment? I know if we come down with anything here in UK, we are advised to stay away from inside hospitals in case we pass anything around...

......................................

Well it is now 4.30am, and I am up and drinking my first cup of tea of the day....I seem to be making this a habit.... ::)

JENNY....
...good morning or goodnight, I can see you are now in to join me....You are right about MS, it is hard to deal with, I may look normal but my body isn't...cant even start to explain what it does to my body and its so so unpredictable and changeable, even throughout the day......Oh yes, Jenny, I will do my best to stay up right, twice this week is enough for anybody....

Good morning, JACKIE.  Will you do me a favor and try to stay up right today?  Just kidding you....bet you are feeling some boo boo's from that fall?  Hope not too badly.

HAL, good to see your post and know that you are still among us!  Sorry the wife and others are under the weather as well.  I hope you call the urologist office and see if they even want you to go in!  Sure would be best if you could take a rain check and stay in. 

AMY, hope all goes well tomorrow for DH to get the PICC line put in.  Safe travels to the city.

The best to you as well, GLORIA de as you head in to the cardio doc appointment.

MARYANN, I believe you made the best decision to stay home where you were both safe and warm today. 

Do hope all is well with LLOYD. 

I am off to bed as well...sleep well, EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny

Good Monday morning, Everyfriend.  There's elephant ears to accompany your coffee or tea . I wish everyone a nice day!!



Field Exercise

During a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., my squad was on a night patrol through some thick brush. Halfway through, we realized we'd lost our map. The patrol navigator informed us, "Our odds are 1 in 359 that we'll get out of here."

"How did you come up with that?" someone asked.

"Well," he replied, "one of the degrees on the compass has to be right."



Identity in Christ
(By Andrew Wommack)
(Fused together from Identity in Christ Parts 1 and 2)

Second Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." The phrase "in Christ" is a terminology that is used over 300 times in the New Testament, always referring to a vital, union relationship with God. Once that takes place, you become a new creature. Some translations actually say "a new creation."

This leads to a critical issue that I believe is imperative to understanding your new identity in Christ: It did not take place in the physical realm. It isn't talking about your physical body, saying that it completely changes, that your looks change. If a person was fat before they were saved, they'll still be fat afterward, unless they go on a diet. It also isn't talking about your mental or emotional part - what most people consider to be the real "them." If you weren't too smart before you were saved, you won't be too smart after you're saved, but you will still have a lot of the same memories and thoughts.

There is a third part, and according to this scripture, by process of elimination, it has to be the part of us that is changed - our spirit man. A scripture that verifies this is 1 Thessalonians 5:23 where Paul is praying for the Thessalonians, "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." That passage shows that we have a spirit, soul, and body. The body part is very obvious. It's the part of us that is seen, our outward persons. We all recognize that there is another part beyond that - our emotional, mental part - which Scripture calls the soul. We know that even though a person may not physically touch you, they can touch you by their words, either in a positive or negative way. Most people are in tune with the physical and soulish parts, but according to Scripture, there is another part, which is the spirit.

The spirit is the part of us that is changed and is new after salvation. It is actually the lifegiving part. James 2:26 says, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." That shows that it is the spirit that actually breathes life into our physical bodies. It is where our life comes from. In Genesis 2 when God created Adam and Eve, Adam's body was complete, but then God breathed into him the breath of life. This word "breathe" in Old Testament Hebrew was the exact same word that we use for breath, and it is translated "spirit" in other places. God created the physical body and the soulish person of Adam, but then He breathed into him the breath of life and he became a living soul. The spirit is the part of us that gives life.

Prior to salvation, before a person made a total commitment of their life so that the Lord came into them, the spirit within them was dead. Ephesians 2:1 says, "And you hath he quickened [made alive], who were dead in trespasses and sins" (brackets mine). We know we were alive before we were born again, but the word "dead" is speaking of spiritually. Death in the Bible doesn't mean ceasing to exist, as some people today think of it. It literally means "separation." When a person physically dies, they don't cease to exist. The Bible teaches that they go immediately into the presence of God or into the presence of hell. The soul and spirit continue to live, but there is a separation from the physical body, which dies and decays.

When Genesis 2:17 says "In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die," it didn't [only] mean they would die physically but spiritually, that they would become separated from God. The spirit, the part that God breathes into us, which actually gives life and motivation, became separated from God's supernatural life...His holy and complete life...what the Bible calls zoe life or "life in an absolute or abundant sense." Man then began to degenerate. He still functioned, but he was functioning independently, separately from God. That's really what causes all the problems in our lives...all of our emotional stress.

When a person comes to the Lord, they receive a new spirit and are born again, which is the terminology Jesus used in John 3:5. In the same way man is born physically with a spirit, soul, and body, when he is born again, he receives the Spirit of Christ. Galatians 4:6 says, "And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father." God literally places His Spirit inside of us, and we now have a new quality of life, a new identity, and are a totally new person in our spirits.

The rest of the Christian life is learning in your soulish, mental realm what has taken place in your spirit. The truth is, one-third of your salvation is over when you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord. Your spirit becomes completely changed. It is the exact same spirit you will have throughout eternity. It already has love, joy, peace, and is full of the presence of God. There is no lack or inadequacy in your spirit, but you have to perceive that, which is the reason studying the Word of God is so vital to the Christian life. You are a totally brand-new person, but until you get knowledge, you won't change. Victory in the Christian life comes when you are able to look into the Word, which is Spirit and life, see who you are, see what God has done, and begin to believe it.

Ephesians 4:24 says, "Put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." When a person is born again, their spirit becomes righteous and truly holy. The Bible actually speaks of two types of righteousness.

There is a righteousness you produce through your own actions, and you must maintain that type of righteousness in relationships with other people. If you don't live right and do right, your boss may fire you or your spouse may divorce you; so you need to have your own righteousness. God, however, doesn't accept you based on your external righteousness. God literally gave you His righteousness.

In 2 Corinthians 5:21 it says that God the Father made the Son to become sin for us that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. So there is a righteousness which goes far beyond our external righteousness and is based on what God did for us. We literally received the righteousness of God by faith in Christ. We were created in righteousness and true holiness. We aren't growing into that righteousness; we are already righteous. A simple definition is that we are already in right standing with God.

God is pleased with us based on Christ, not on anything else. Our spirits are where the change took place. We're already created in righteousness and true holiness and are brand-new creatures. Ephesians 2:10 says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works." In our spirits, we are perfect and complete. There is no sin or inadequacy. Ephesians 1:13 says, "After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise."

Some of you may think, Well, when I first believed on the Lord, I did believe I was totally forgiven and cleansed, and everything was fine. But since that time, I have sinned, I have failed God again. If you did, you failed in your actions and your mental and emotional part, but your spirit did not sin. It was sealed just as a woman puts fruit into a jar and then puts paraffin over it to make it airtight and to keep all impurities out. God sealed you, so when you were born again, you received a new spirit, and sin does not penetrate your spirit. You have a new identity. For you to have relationship with God, you have to fellowship with and worship Him based on who you are in your spirit not in your flesh.

This is really the great transformation in the Christian life, that a person has to change their identity. You have to relate to God based not on what you do in the physical realm, not what you think in your mind, but by who you are in the spirit based on what He has done for you. That's a completed work, something that does not fluctuate (change back and forth). You were created in righteousness and true holiness. That is the spirit part of you, and to fellowship with God, you have to worship Him in spirit and in truth. You have to stand in this identity of who you are in Christ.


Soren Kierkegard, the 19th century Danish religious philosopher, told a story about a town where only ducks live. Every Sunday the ducks would waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, then the duck minister comes forward and opens the duck Bible. He reads to them "Ducks! God has given you wings! With wings you can fly! With wings you can mount up and soar like eagles. No walls can confine you! No fence can hold you! You have wings. God has given you wings and you can fly like birds." All the ducks shouted "AMEN!"...and they all waddled home.

Good Morning Everyfriend and especially Good Morning, Joanie.

All the packages are done and ready to go to UPS this morning.  I have a couple of phone calls to make this morning and I've had emails that 3 of the four items that I've ordered have shipped.  Today I'm going to pack the mixed bags of candy for my neighbors and friends and then get out the Christmas things so Kiran can help me decorate.  Sounds like a busy day!  And I think I just heard the coffee pot announce that it's ready. 

Enjoy your day, Everyfriend!

Good morning, Janie.  You are really making progress getting your packages done and mailed/delivered.  Such fun to have Kiran to help you decorate.

 :coolsmiley:

Good morning.  Warmer here today than it was over the weekend but cloudy, drizzly, foggy, and just plain yuckish!

Thanks to David for pushing me a little bit but we finally got the Christmas tree up and the candles in the windows.  Just can't get too enthused about the holiday season.  Maybe that will happen soon.

Take care, everyone, if you have to be out and about in snowy weather.

Good morning, Phyllis.  I have just a few decorations out.  Linda arrives tomorrow night, and I know she'll urge me to get more out.  I sure am glad we don't have to contend with snow.

We got a little more snow than was expected but my driveway has been plowed and the sidewalk around to the front of the house has been cleared.  My new snowblower franchise is working well.

Now I'm going to go take a shower, get dressed and make my bed.  Then i'll do my phonecalls and then head for the UPS store.  When I come back, I'll pack the mixed bags, wrap the fruit cake and finish wrapping presents.  (MAYBE?)

Good Morning Everyone!

I feel like I am among the living and my cough is about gone.  My wife is still feeling kinda puny but she was up early, had a shower and is now lying back down. 

As hard as it is get in to see my doctor, I am just going to take my left over cold and head in.  I even have an appetite this morning.  Jenny and Jackie, it wasn't the flu, no fever and no aches and pains.  Just stuffy head and chest and cough and cough.  But a common cold  really puts me down.  And sucks the very energy out of me.

Janie, you and the other ladies are so blasted organized.  I am happy your snow removal company is working out.  :thumbup:

Coffee is ready and I am ready for it.  I scrapped my face this morning, first time in a week. And yep, still have a face.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/ecard/pickup?code=6441408187138&source=jl999&utm_medium=internal_email&utm_source=pickup&utm_campaign=receivercontent

Janie--Great the way your snowblower franchise works.  I imagine in that list of other things to do, you'll need some zzz's.:)

Good morning, halkel.  Maybe if you didn't "scrape" your face, you could play Santa Claus.

Chia--Thanks for the nice JL card.

Hi everyone on an overcast morning.  It appears we may have had a little rain during the night.  We should get to about 65 degrees this afternoon.  I did get to Sunday School and Church but Pat wasn't feeling up to attending.  North Augusta was having it's Christmas Parade yesterday afternoon so I had to find an alternative way to get home as the main road in front of the church was blocked.  Fortunately, I have now lived here long enough to know what to do and had no problem getting home.  I didn't get anything for our lunch yesterday and we just ate what we had at home. 

From Wednesday through Saturday evenings last week our church had an event for the community called "Return to Bethlehem".  We did not attend but yesterday as I got to church I drove through the little village that the church sets up and it was most impressive with about 15 different type houses, businesses, the court of Herod, and the Inn set up. There was a cast of people representing the towns people and tradesmen of the small village, all in costume.  It took several hundred people to build the sets, setup the racks of costumes and all the other particulars necessary to put on a production like this.  They even had a live camel and perhaps some other livestock.  They announced that there was an attendance of 4,456 people who attended.  There was no cost.  Our church has been doing this for a number of years and during this time over 48,000 people have attended. 

The only thing on my schedule today is to attend my noon meeting.  This morning I need to shred some cheese and cut up some green peppers so they are available for Pat's scrambled eggs for breakfast over the next few days. 

Patricia, we have found the cart to be a very useful tool in many ways and it is so sturdy.  I have two sets of shelves made of the same material in my office closet and they are so much better than shelves I have used in the past. 

Don, I enjoyed your program yesterday. 

Callie, I don't know who anyone could camp at 10,000 feet.  The last time we were in Colorado we made the trip up to the highest point and went into the visitor center.  I started having chest pain and we had to get down to a lower elevation as quickly as possible.  I also had trouble at the elevation of Denver and determined I would not go back.

Joy, I haven't bought the English muffins in the dairy case at Walmart for a long time and I really like them.  Thanks for reminding me about them. 

Jenny, sorry your Bronco's didn't win their game yesterday.  Fortunately the Atlanta Falcons had a very good game.  The only area rugs we have in our house is at our front door and one under my desk and my desk chair as I wanted to protect the hard wood floor in my office.  We do have two bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting but our master bedroom has hardwood floors.  Sometime ago we took up the small throw rugs in front of the sinks in the master bathroom as they were a danger to both Pat and I. I have wondered if we moved to a different country and didn't like their traditions if they would be willing to change them or stop observing them as this country seems to be doing.  Our Constitution doesn't say anything about freedom from being offended on occasion. 

Hal, I sure hope today finds both you and your wife feeling better. 

June, you have to set color, font size and other features here in this software.  If you type in the box at the bottom of the postings just hit the Preview button and you will see your message and all the commands available for color, etc. 

Joan, that is a lot of candy in a two week period.  Sorry you can't gain weight.  That sure isn't my problem.  You might want to stop in AutoZone or Advance Auto and they will check your battery for free and they will replace on the spot if needed. 

Jackie, I understand that the rollators with the bigger wheels handle changes in floor heights better than the smaller wheels.  Perhaps some of our folks using rollators will be able to confirm or give further guidance. 

I ventured over to the Card Shoppe to see if I could leave a message of sympathy for Bobbi Gould but could not find that place.  I asked the PSP ladies if they could point me the right direction but, alas, they must be taking a nap (teasing, girls, I know y'all hang out in here, too).  Last time I heard from Bobbi was the message she left for me when Cas died... and those messages really kept me together & were appreciated.  I can't find that discussion, has it been abandoned? 

Good morning to all, I hear cats calling me so must head to the other end of the house. 

Good morning everyone, we got snow over night and the maintenance man was out clearing the walkways at 5 this morning.Of course that woke me but I did go back to sleep/ It is now raining. Now that is enough to give everyone the Monday blues.

JACKIE  Photobucket seems to want to sell prints these days. Not interested in that all I need is a place to put graphics so I can post here. I have hundreds of them in there and cannot get to them.

JOAN  sure glad I do not have to shovel or even go out in this mess.

SHIRLEY  thanks for the link, it is still dark there so will check it again later. Yes I still think it is beautiful but I no longer want to go out  and play in it.

JOY  I have a tray that fits great on the rollator seat. That way no chance of my morning coffee tipping over and spilling on the floor. Since I do not move without the rollator it is the only way I can move anything. When one thinks of the price of ingredients anything home made is expensive. Back when I did all that for Christmas I would start buying sugar and flour and every thing else in September. Every week I would get 1 of the things needed so I did not feel like I was spending a fortune all at one time. Had a lot of space where I could store every thing, here I have no extra space. Hardly enough room for what is necessary.

JENNY  like Joan, I sure could use more pounds. Last time I saw my doctor I had lost 2 more pounds.  I could go all day without eating and still not feel hungry. I eat because I know I have to. I agree about throw rugs.  I do not have even one in here, too afraid of tripping on one.

JANE  snow did not start here till late last night. And by the time I got up this morning it had already turned to rain. Not pretty out there.

SHIRLEY  lately every thing I do I use 18 pixel  size font. Glad I have an eye doctor appointment later this month.

CALLIE  you had no more problems yesterday.

JACKIE  there are 2 of those room dividers here, one into the kitchen and one into the bathroom.  I go slow and careful over those. When I was first here I had a tumbler of water on the seat of the rollator and went out of the kitchen, the tumbler fell and I had water all over the wood floor. That is when I started using the tray on the seat and also am careful going into or out of those 2 rooms.

MARY ANN  when I was driving I knew what I could do and how my car reacted but I always worried about other drivers. These days with so many more on the roads I am glad I no longer drive and seldom have to go far in a car.

HAL  good to see your post. Sorry you and your wife both were so ill.  Glad you have family close that ca help. Feel better soon with God's help.

JUNE  I put a tray on the seat of the rollator, keeps things more level. I have been doing that about 4 years now and it is the only way I can carry anything. I would love to be 110 pounds, I am 86 pounds now and do not like that at all.

AMY  what is a Mamaimo far? Candy?  I'll have the rest of that bar.  Hope the roads are clear for your drive into the city.

JOAN  an elephant ear would be great this morning. I have not had one of those in years. Thought of the day got me at the end when the ducks waddled home. Like some humans who go to church every Sunday and pay no attention to what they hear. Thank you for today's goodies.

PHYLLIS  I still have not felt like getting my tree out of the closet and set up. Still have time so might feel like it by next week.

HAL  I seldom ever had a cold but when I did I am down for the count.

LARRRY  only rollators I see have the small wheels but mine gets me where I want to go, just a bit more careful with bumps in the way.

SHIRLEY  seems like no one posts birthday or anniversary cards in the Card Shoppe any more. I know I have posted little in PSP lately.

Just got a call from the place that supplies my CNA. She has been out with the flu and I told her Saturday when she emaileld me that is she was not fully over it I did not want her here today. Well she is still out and no one will come today. Good, then I can do just what I feel like doing. Staying in nightgown and robbe, lay on the couch with the remote and watch TV. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning, Larry.  The "Return to Bethlehem" display sounds most impressive.  Thanks for the tip--I'll stop at Auto Zone next time I am out.

Shirley--That board is titled Tranquil Cove.  There are no messages there.

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?board=21.0

Is that what you were looking for?

Good morning, Gloria.  Your CNA must have a bad case of the flu.

Good morning,  Joan and all.  Thank you for the elephant ears this morning.  Haven't had any of those for a long time.  Yummy !!!

I am writing this while I am on hold on the phone.   It has been almost 15 min. so far.  And, with some very annoying music playing,  I am determined to wait it out.  I ordered a gift card 2 weeks ago and have not received it yet.  This is the 4th time I have called and they keep telling me to wait... Yesterday, they told me to call my post office as it was probably laying it on a shelf there.  I called the p.o. this morning and because it was a gift card and not a package there was no way to track it.  So I want my money back.  I have to just wait, I guess.

Shirley, I thought the Sympathy board might have been under the Tranquil board, but there was nothing there.  I don't think Bobbie visits here much anymore,  If you want her e-mail or her home address, send me a Private Message.

Hope everyone will have a nice day.

Joy

Edit:  I just now see where Joan wrote a message while I was still typing.  Like I said above, the Tranquil Cove didn't have any messages.  But,  I guess that is where you would write a sympathy message.

Shirley, the card makers group has been disbanded for quite some time now.  The few of us who were left to make sympathy (and birthday/anniversary, etc.) cards just finally gave up....too many computer graphic problems, too tired of making cards that were rarely ever acknowledged, not feeling well or too old.....all of the above.  The Tranquil Cove was set up for messages of sympathy but no one ever seemed to go there.  You would be better to send Bobbi a Personal Message here in S&F or a private email.

Gloria, I gave up on Photobucket.  Now I store my graphics on the S&F Gallery and link to them there.

Joy, I think I must have ordered a gift card from the same place that you did.  I placed the order online a couple of weeks ago and haven't received the card (by mail) yet.  They managed to charge my charge card right away but they can't seem to get the gift cards sent out very quickly.  If I don't receive it this week I think I will let them know that I intend to dispute the charge and direct the credit card company to not pay them because I never received the product I ordered.  And that I will never order anything from them again.

Merry Monday,

So far so good re: disasters today.  Of course, I haven't done anything but read the paper.

I did get the Christmas cards all done yesterday afternoon.

Larry,  you wrote "Callie, I don't know who anyone could camp at 10,000 feet.  The last time we were in Colorado we made the trip up to the highest point and went into the visitor center.  I started having chest pain and we had to get down to a lower elevation as quickly as possible.  I also had trouble at the elevation of Denver and determined I would not go back."
We lived in Leadville CO, which is 10,200 feet above sea level, for 13 years.  Our oldest son was two when we moved there.  When he was 14, he developed pulmonary edema after we flew home from vacation and went from sea level to home in 8 hours.  He was in the local hospital overnight with a diuretic IV drip to get rid of fluid that had developed around his lungs (not in them - the drip was to prevent that from happening).  When he was dismissed, he went back to school and ran in a track meet that afternoon!
We moved to Oklahoma the next year but, when we went back to visit, he had to take a diuretic for a few days before we left and after we got there.   He eventually outgrew the problem.
     If I remember correctly, adjustment to the altitude has something to do with developing more white corpuscles over a period of several months.  I guess the opposite is true because, after we moved to Oklahoma and went back to visit, I was uncomfortable.   I doubt I could go at all now - and don't plan to try.

Gee, this robe is comfy.  I may just stay in it all day and be a Recliner Radish.   :)

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Phyllis,  This gift card was from the Build a Bear Workshop.  I finally got through after waiting so long, and they did cancel the order. But she said it would take a week or more to credit my credit card with a refund.  If I should just happen to get the card,  it would have already been deactivated.  So, we will see how long it does take to receive the refund.  It was for my Great-granddaughter's birthday, which was yesterday and they would have sent an e-card, but I never e-mail them and don't even know if they have an e-mail address. I only keep in touch with her mother over Facebook, and I wasn't going to have to hang up to see if they do have an e-mail address and then have to be put on hold all over again. So, I will have to come up with something else for her birthday.

It can get very frustrating.  I have ordered several gift cards and have had e-mails where they have been shipped, but so far haven't gotten any of them. But, it has only been several days now.  I think this is the first time that I have had problems.   I have never sent an e-gift card, so don't really know how that works.

Joy

Good Morning Everyone from the slightly snow covered Rocky Coast of Maine.

What ever snow cover we have should be gone by this afternoon,  as we are warming up and will be getting  some rain.    That should clean things up a bit. 

I have been having good luck ordering through Amazon.  All orders are coming through with in two to three days.
 
Plus they have a good way to "track" the packages to see if they are on the move or have been delivered,  already.

All is well here,  as the big holidays come roaring in... 

Have a good day...
Sandy
:heli:

Joy--It's so aggravating when you have to wait and wait on the phone to get help.  Edit--I see you finally got through.

Phyllis--Thanks for explaining about the Tranquil Cove.

Callie--Yeah--no disasters today.  Never heard of a Recliner Radish before.:)

Sandy--I, too, have had good luck with Amazon.

I came back from town, had lunch, gave the doggies a snack and chased them out.  My packages are all on the way and I picked up a couple things I needed in town and ruled out the possibility of finding another thing I need locally.

I think a few zzzs are in order since I had another restless night.  I'm beginning to wonder how it actually feels to sleep through the night.

Later gators!

I ordered the gift card from Target...my son likes to shop there because it is not far from the house and they generally carry the kind of things he likes.  I've ordered gift cards from them before and they have come through just fine but this time they are really slow.  I'll give them a couple more days and then I'll start the procedure of canceling the card and getting a credit applied to my charge account.

I haven't had any trouble buying on line in the past but this year I have been disappointed with two companies.  But, it still is better than driving through the traffic around here, taking that long walk through a crowded parking lot, and dodging other shoppers with my Rollator, so I'll keep on buying online and hoping that things go smoothly.

Janie--Have a good nap.

Phyllis--I've purchased gift cards from Target, too, but at the time I did it in person.  That was when I got around better.

I've had a bad experience trying to buy an online gift card too.  I always get my SIL a Lowe's gift card.  He expects it.  But this year I went through the procedure and got a confirmation number and a confirmation email and an hour later I got a cancellation.  They said that my information was incorrect and it was the things in their file that were incorrect.  I checked and everything was right.  I don't know what happened!

Joanie, I did get a few zzzs but then the phone rang. 

So far, I've had good luck ordering gift cards on-line from stores and restaurants - and printing them out.  I always get a confirmation e-mail.
I have to fold the printed sheet to put it in a card but my family tells me they work just fine.

Jenny,  you asked if I'd seen the news about the lighted cross in Leadville.  I just now saw the picture on Facebook and read the comments.   It must be inside the Climax mine area because I don't remember ever seeing it. 
I shall refrain from voicing my opinion about all this "PC" :-X about offending people!!!!

Callie, my Lowe's gift certificate was supposed to be an email to me that I could print and enclose in a card.  That's the way I've always done it for my SIL.  This time it didn't work.  For some reason, I received a cancellation shortly after the confirmation.  Fortunately, we have a Lowe's nearby and my daughter and I were going shopping in that area the next morning.  So I just walked in, paid cash and walked out.

I have the boxes of decorations in the hall and I'm waiting to go pick up TLH from school. 

Janie--Glad you got some zzz's.  I always get my SIL Lowe's gift cards, too.  I go to their store and get them.  Enjoy decorating and your time with Kiran.

Callie--I've never tried ordering the gift cards and printing them.  Next time I need one I'll try it.

I usually buy from Amazon as well. If I need something else, I can go by bus  to a block that has everything concentrated in one area, Walmart, Fred Meyers, Walgreens, Safeway, Lowes, Home Depot and Pier One. This is on the East side of town.

The western side has all of the above except for Walmart and instead has a year around Christmas Store, Alaskan gift shops, and glassblowers or wooden products. And a mini-mall featuring Zales, and stores dealing in imported items, Italian music boxes, Russian Porcelain and home Items. They also have a woman's shop where she has wonderful candy and several craft stores such as JoAnn's and Michael's and some fabric shops.

In between are many of the ethnic stores, restaurants or groceries. The town is like many others where the town center is offices and legal or employment with all the malls and stores surrounding that center like a donut. The buses here are free for those over sixty and there is VanTran as well as free scheduled rides from the Senior Center. The majority of grocery or home improvement stores have large varied racks of just about every gift card imaginable or you could go up the ridge to the University and buy from their stores or tickets to their events or public available services.

The taxis here are exorbitantly priced and in winter, even with five or six cab  companies, you can wait thirty to sixty minutes for availability.

angelface--You sure don't lack for places to procure what you want/need.

Probably not as much or as many as stateside, Joan. But enough for a town of only about 100,000.

I just wonder why everything has to be all together? Even the industrial areas are either on the northside or southside along with all the car dealerships.

Target is off the hook....and so am I.  The card was in today's mail and that was the last thing I was waiting on.  Everything is all set for Christmas giving.  Now, I need to write some checks for my grandsons and get them sent off soon and also, send some birthday cards.  I'm only sending Christmas cards this year to the people I receive one from.  Otherwise, for those people with computers I am sending e-cards or just a Christmas message.  Getting lazy and cheap in my old age.   :-[

Angelface--It's like that here, too.

Phyllis--Good the things you were waiting for arrived.  I'm not sending many cards this year either.

Jane, the gift cards I've printed out have been made available on the web page as soon as I complete the "payment" page and it's accepted.  Good to know that Lowe's doesn't do this.

Phyllis,  Good for Target!   
I'm with you re: continuing to send cards without any reciprocation after a couple of years!  Even some of my relatives have been dropped because of this.
In fact -  I'm beginning to ignore some friends who are always delighted to accept my invitation to go out for lunch or to a movie but never return the favor. Oh- they'll call and hint at doing something but never make it a definite invite for which they have to do the planning. 
I see that as manipulation and I don't do manipulating!!
If that's a Bah! Humbug! attitude.....so be it!

Take-it-easy day is going well.  :thumbup: 

Callie--I send fewer cards, and I receive fewer cards.

No June today.  Maybe she's resting.

Now I've seen everything! A motorized picnic table for those who have everything....

https://biggeekdad.com/2015/07/motorized-picnic-table/#.VbY1Oh9LJmE.facebook

That's ridiculous!  Wouldn't you smell the motor while you're eating.  I think a lawn mower motor smell awful close up!  Unless it's electric or battery, you'd sure have a smell!

I'm coming in late again today. Sorry about that, but I had no energy at all till late this afternoon. I ate a few pieces of candy and it seemed to perk me up.

Gloria, you are very short aren't you ? What is your normal weight ? I have been in the low 140's for most of my adult life, so it seem strange to be under 110 now. I too put a tray on the rollator. I bought a soft plastic one that stays in place and had little bumps on it so things don't move around. It sure helps. I no longer have a Christmas tree. The last one I used for nine years was a small ceramic one, but there is no place for it here. Even my window sills are too narrow for my elec. candles. You and I are growing more alike as we age, I just love it when I have a "free" day.

Phyllis I still have a card on my computer from the group that did the cards. It is a Birthday card with purple violets...my favorite flower, so I have it saved. I appreciated all the efforts of this group.

Bis, you were correct...this was a day of rest. I have a lot of things that need doing...like cards to be sent out to those who do not have computers, but my energy stayed in bed most of the day. I have been up and dressed, but no "get up and go"...it got up and left.

Patricia, I tried to do what you said..to get color and bold etc. It printed out on my message but did not post. My Mac may be acting up.

Every time I come in here & start planning what I want to say, the phone rings or a cat calls for attention & I am off in another direction.

Before you think I forgot, Phyllis, thank you for explaining about the card makers & sympathy site... and you, Joan, for that link of "where it was".   For sure I did appreciate all the hard work & time that went into keeping that place up & running, we all bump into walls and don't have the time to spare after a while.  I know the address I have for Bobbi is long out of date so hope to get a new one to let her know I'm thinking of her.

Still only have about half the candy on the tree so must work on that after while.  I can put the hooks on tonight and put it on the tree when daylight.  Right now the whole tree seems to be slightly leaning so need to catch my son to help put the "leaning tower" upright.  Could be just the star on top leaning, I can't tell. 

Winter winds will blow tomorrow, sounds fierce, but no snow.  I am having a hard time believing Christmas is less than 2 weeks away.  Tomorrow I plan to go to Sam's Club for another chicken for the cats & a couple eye of round roasts to fix & then grind for meat spread.... and pick up the 2 pound blocks of Velvetta cheese & a jar of pimentos to have those spreads to put on crackers when "drop ins" come during the holidays.  It takes me longer these days to shop, then cook or fix the foods, then grind the meat & package it.... but the hardest part is getting this house cleaned (& stays) so someone sees it clean!  I wonder why I keep doing this but guess I don't have anything better to do & it makes my family happy.  I sure could do with Mary Poppins to snap her fingers & get the place shaped up~~

Motorized Picnic Table From my earlier link.
For the family that never wants to be without a table when they eat outdoors this motorized picnic table is the perfect solution. It’s gas powered with a 7 horse power engine and a hydrostatic drive so it’s fast enough to get you to the picnic but not so fast to be dangerous. With seating for six people there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner. The umbrella is a nice touch to keep the sun and rain off of you while you’re eating.

Edit: I don't know what hydrostatic means except hydro has to do with water and static with electricity. The whole thing sounds like an example of conspicuous consumption!

Patricia, I did not notice a license plate on the table although one could have been out of view.  If the table travels on public roads, a license plate would be necessary.  I wonder what category it would go under.

Mary Ann

The day has scooted by and I am here to say another Good night to you all. I went down for supper tonight at the small dining room in our building...didn't feel like getting into the big dining room, and this was a pleasant change.

Tomorrow will be a busy day with things I am obliged to attend,so I must get into an early bed and sleep. God grant you all a pleasant night and a really happy tomorrow. Love, Hugs and Prayers. June

Well, Patricia, I don't know what hydrostatic means (even after checking with Wikipedia) but one of my husband's riding mowers touted that asset.  Actually, that mobile table would be nice if you lived down the street from a park or shore & wanted to load the table & guests & head for the picnic area.  Wouldn't mean you had to have the engine running when you eat, right?   :thumbup:

Mary Ann, in KS you don't have to tag (or license) a motorized vehicle if UNDER 50 cc.  My Yamaha Chappie is an 80 cc motorcycle even thought it has little "donut" wheels.  It is short enough both of my feet fit flat on the pavement when I sit on the seat... but it still has to have insurance & be licensed.  Not fair but 'tis the law.

June, you do live in a very pleasant place, so happy for you.  Hugs to you and a peaceful sleep.

Good Tuesday morning, Everyfriend.   There's breakfast tacos to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a great day!!




Pet Pet-Peeves

1. Dog: "They keep putting the lid down on the big water bowl."

2. Goldfish: "Just because I have a three-second memory, they don't think I'll mind eating the same fish flakes ... Oh boy! Fish flakes!"

3. Cat: "Sharpen claws on one stinking curtain and it's curtains."

4. Parrot: "Tease, tease, tease -- but do those greedy humans ever really give me a cracker?"

5. Cat: "Why are these people in my house?"

6. Dog: "What the ... HEY!!! I didn't even sign a consent form for that surgery. Help, Legal Council!!!!"

7. Goldfish: "Oh, tap-tap-tap! *There's* a new one!"



Our Never-Changing Lord
(Author Unknown)

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (NIV) Hebrews 13:8

A friend shared with me that two days this week were consecutively one of the best and one of the worst days in his life. The first day he spent gliding down a pristine river in a nature reserve on an inner tube. He soaked in the sights of a river empty of people, litter or noise, yet filled with the natural beauty of clear water, natural springs and various wildlife. As he floated along, the full impact of God's creative power astounded him and the experience drew him closer to God than he had ever been in his life. The next day was spent at the doctors undergoing a grueling series of tests literally designed to make him sick in order to determine the source of some neurological problems that have plagued him for a year.

As he shared his experiences, it became clear to both of us that the same God that was with him on the river, was with him in the doctors office. God never changes, He is the same every day. His wisdom, love, power and promises never change. The only thing that changes is our circumstances and how we let them affect our relationship with God.

Is God the same in your yesterday, today and tomorrow? Does your trust, love and worship of Him change with your circumstances? Are your songs of praise to Him the same in good times as well as bad?

Don't look to your circumstances, look to your God.



"Patience is not the ability to wait but how you act while you're waiting."

- Joyce Meyer

The site was down for a few hours, but we seem to be back in business now.

Thank you Sandy for helping to mobilize :thumbup: the troops and thanks to "the troops," for getting us back again!

Glad to be back in and see all is as it should be....I was starting to think we may have had to be starting from fresh all over again...Well - done to the team who got us up and running again..

Good Morning ...

I am here,   now,  from the rocky coast of Maine...   

Thanks Pat.

Sandy

JoanFL..I just heard from junee who still cannot get into the room..Can you help??

Hi everyone.  We have had a couple of hours of heavy rain early this morning and a good chance for more today and tomorrow. We got to almost 70 degrees yesterday and 65 is predicted for the high today.  A little while ago I picked up an online order of groceries from Walmart and also got a half-dozen items at Aldi's.  On the way back I stopped at Advance Auto and had my battery checked.  It needed replacement so now have a new battery in my PT Cruiser.   Those are the big activities of the day.  Yesterday morning my former coffee group of men friends called me from McDonald's via a video call and I had the opportunity to speak briefly to each of them as we shared season's greetings.

Shirley, I don't remember you ever mentioning your Yamaha Chappie.  I can just picture your racing down the street on it like you did with your motor home when you got stopped for speeding. 

Thanks Chia.  Yes am up at my computer and got in but not working on iPad.
I am happy to make this connection. 

I'm back in now, too.

Good Morning, Everyfriend.  SO happy to have the site back.   :nanadance:

Greetings to EVERYFRIEND!

So happy to be able to get in.....thank you, JACKIE, for the heads up! 

Craziness here today.....running around like the headless chicken.

Enjoy your day! 

Jenny

JENNY...
..you are welcome....
........................................
Soon leaving for my last of the year MS social meet up....think tonight is going to be a young choir, followed by some sort of a buffet....I am looking forwards to it even though the lack of sleep is going to be a problem, plus my top of right leg is playing up and my walking is not too great, more shuffling than walking...but then its almost door to car - car to door, just as well as a lot harder for me to walk in the dark...

I'm home from work and happy to see that we are all gathered again.  I missed you all this morning!  I wonder if this will post?  There is something weird on my screen. 

Do not know what happened  this morning but S&F was not on. Got a page with ads for all senior things and at the bottom it said the name had run out.  Since no CNA yesterday they sent one today. Good she went to the pharmacy to get the one med that was not transferred. Ny GERD capsule. Have had misery since Sunday. I called and they filled it and did not send it so called again after the CNA came and asked if she could pick it up for me. Wonderful and I took one already and the burn is easing.
Back to starting to feel alive already. Glad I decided to check back here.

PHYLLIS like you I send JL ecards to most people these days. They set up a box in the lobby for Christmas cards. Has 3 separate places for 3 floors. First year I was here I wrote cards to everyone here. Last year I did for the ones I got one from. Have not checked for 2 days but I do have some already and need another box of cards. CNA can go and get me one or 2 tomorrow. Nice, no stamps to buy. Have some new people since last year that I do not even know their names yet. Call me cheap too.

CALLIE  seems we all know people who like to get together as long as they do not have to arrange it. Like you, been there, done that but no more. 

PATRICIA  just think, you would be able to have a picnic anywhere in the neighborhood and a place to sit.

JUNE  I was 5'1”  but now am 4'11”  I was 135 for many years then went up to 150. Now under 90 and look like a wrinkled old prune except my skin is whiter than ever. You are one of the few to thank the card makers for the cards. It was a lot to find something that fir the person the card was for and never a thanks. I know I got tired of it.

SHIRLEY  I gave up doing family gathering on holidays about 39 years ago. 3 rooms made it much too crowded and the family did expand some.

JOAN  I see you made it in early today. Wonder now if it was something trying to get me to click  on a link in that page that came up. I just hit the X and went to my email. That page showed up on google and IE, too. Like the Pet-Pet Peeves. Like all your goodies today, thank you for the hours you spend looking for all you post every morning.
I see now the site was down.

Thank you to the ones who got us back up again. We would be lost without S&F.

JUNEE  so good seeing your here again. Great new avatar, beautiful smile.

JACKIE  enjoy the outing tonight. Take your rollator and use it.

JANE  what I saw on my screen this morning when I tried to get in here was weird too.

Helloo everyone

I too am glad the site is back up and running!!!

VON just left,she cleaned hubby's PICC line and was thorough and good at it. Hope we can get this young lady again as they will be coming twice a week now.
Better go see what I can rustle up for supper tonight.

Joan, thank you for breakfast

And thank you to the ones that got us back on line too!!

Enjoy your day everyone.

Hi Gloria, great to see you!!

Many on the east coast saw a note saying the domain was for sale. I could bring up the site and post but never another poster.  It was very odd.

The only way I can get in is with my iPad.

Good Afternoon.  Yep, I was afraid that we had been hijacked by someone with ulterior motives.  At any rate we are back and can communicate again.l

Warm sunny day here with coughs to keep me on my toes.  Wife is still under the weather too.  Lousy cold.

Good Afternoon....

I couldn't get in,  then I did get in after talking with Pat...   

But I do not think that everything is working as it should be.   

But I am sure that they are working on it.

I went out a little while ago and it is beautiful  out... I was dressed for winter with warm shirt and a down vest.     Very Nice.  More cold expected the end of this week.   

I hope that people check in and let us know how they are doing getting in here. 

Sandy

Hi Everyone...

I just got into the site about 10 minutes ago.

It could be slow for many--from 24 hours to 48 hours so please encourage everyone to be patient and keep trying.

We apologize for this.

Pat... :)

I finally got in using my computer and not the iPad.

When I first tried to sign in, I got a purple screen that read the domain had expired.  That was about 8 am.   I did other things until around noon when I tried again and it worked.  I have had no trouble since.  It doesn't come up slow or weird.

Strange things are happening!  Thanks to everyone working on the site to get us back together.

Mary Ann

I'm not having any trouble, but I've been in and out, away from the computer all afternoon.


(Pat, you have to stop forgetting to pay the light bill! :anon:)

Hopefully, we will all get in the SS tomorrow and enjoy one another.  Right now I am waiting for my daughter,  Linda, to arrived.  She landed OK in Orlando and then gets a rental car and drives here to Melbourne--a little over an hour's drive.

I came home from work today more tired than I've ever been and was rejuvenated when I discovered that I could join my friends again.  A long nap added to the rejuvenation and here I am with no trouble at all! 

My lines alll had pleasant, happy shoppers today.  I think Someone knew that I needed friendly faces because I had not been able to communicate with all of you today.

I'm trying to decide what to have for supper before I get into some project for the evening.  It's snowing again so maybe a good day for soup?  I'll think about that.

Enjoy your evening, Everyfriend!

My MS social turned out different to what I was expecting....I was thinking it was going to be a young choir singing Carols but it was more lively with a small young group, just half a dozen of them tonight, called WOW Youth Musical Theatre, based in Weymouth...they sang and danced to stage musicals, they were very good........they can be found on Youtube....LINK.....This is a compilation mix which gives you some Idea of their talent...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPq8vXSz8qE     

My granddaughter came over and helped me get this going again. Somehow my computer updated and wiped out all of my bookmarks and reset my computer to factory condition. She had to reinstall everything.

Here is the Bobcat that my granddaughter shot.
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Here is her story.

I was walking in to go doe hunting. I kept hearing something walking, but I couldn't see it. I heard the steps come closer and closer and the squirrels starting going crazy. I texted my husband that I was pretty sure I was being stalked by something, but I couldn't see it anywhere. I hear it come all the way up behind my blind and my heart was beating like crazy because I couldn't see it anywhere. My husband told me I was just being a chicken and it was just squirrels. I really didn't think it sounded like squirrels or a deer or anything I had ever heard before. I said I think it might a bobcat. He told me I was crazy. I kept looking out each of my side windows trying to see what is was. Finally I saw creeping out beside the blind and sure enough it WAS a BOBCAT! My heart dropped and I decided I didn't want it to follow me out so I shot it.

Here is my newest great grandson. He was born on December 9 th. He was 7lbs and 20 inches long. They named James Bradyn Lee.

Congratulations Lloyd, what a super healthy looking great grandson :)

Mycheal

The West Coast is reporting. I had to re enlist. I lost you all and it has been a lonely day. So good to be back again. And I hope we didn't lose anyone. I am not going to say much as it is growing late and most of you are probably tucked in already. I will just wish you all a peaceful sleep and a happy, healthy tomorrow. I love you much. June

I'm here!  I'm here!  Oh, what a nightmare of being locked out~   ::)   Seriously, don't you feel lost when we can't get together?  Thank you, Pat and crew, for bringing us back to life!

Now my mind is blank & I had so much to tell you.  Almost bed time so will cut this short.. well, want to make a few comments.   ;)   I don't know if my solution to getting back in works for others that can read but not post.... I tried my password, wouldn't work so I tried to change my password, used the same one that I thought I'd changed to last time things went south... and it worked. 

Lloyd, beautiful baby & darling gr-daughter.  That is a big bobcat, twice the size as ones I've seen here (stuffed and one in our front yard years ago). 

I still don't have all the candy on the Christmas tree.... and may as well just eat it and save all that work!   :2funny:(

Your evening out sounds very nice, Jackie.... hope you aren't too stiff & sore from the last fall. 

Jane, I never could figure what I wanted to eat tonight so have been doing some serious snacking.  Now I'm hungry but will feed cats first.  Really am sleepier than hungry (remember when our kids were sleepy & thought they were hungry?  Guess this is 2nd childhood.)

Larry, I haven't tagged this Yamaha for years, we have a very busy street that we have to get on or cross to go anywhere, the house is in a "loop" that backs up to the river & as short as the Chappie is, not safe here.  But, I do think it would be nice out camping and the little towns where I go.  Don't know how those motorized lifts work but sounded like a good idea for hauling it.  Now that the RV seems to have the bugs worked out of it, I am eager to go places.  Being practical, once I check out the price of the lift, the cost of insurance & how many years I have to pay back taxes for it.... I may end up selling it, think I can get back the money spent to restore.  I have hopes of using it. Don't think there is a danger of getting a speeding ticket on it.   ;)

Thanks again to our fearless leader, Pat, and all the crew that helps keep this place running.  Hugs to all, God Bless and give you sweet dreams and a wonderful tomorrow. 

Good night, June, you can turn out the light.  Love to you....Shirley

I've got the lights!  But I'm leaving the door unlocked in case someone else wanders in during the night.  Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

JANE S....
....thank you for leaving the lights on and the door unlocked and left open for me as I got up this morning...the last thing I need or want is to have another fall....especially if that cat is still loitering around.....I would just hate to have trodden on its tail in the dark...

 mycheal as usual lately I had another restless night. My G R came over last evening and got this computer at least mostly working proper again. she posted some things I wanted to be posted. I wish I could rember proper again , and do things my self. oh well all is well that ends well.  mycheal thanks for the congratulations . what did you think of her store about the bob cat ? have a great day everyone.

Lloyd

Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend.   There's breakfast tacos to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a great day!!




Pet Pet-Peeves

1. Dog: "They keep putting the lid down on the big water bowl."

2. Goldfish: "Just because I have a three-second memory, they don't think I'll mind eating the same fish flakes ... Oh boy! Fish flakes!"

3. Cat: "Sharpen claws on one stinking curtain and it's curtains."

4. Parrot: "Tease, tease, tease -- but do those greedy humans ever really give me a cracker?"

5. Cat: "Why are these people in my house?"

6. Dog: "What the ... HEY!!! I didn't even sign a consent form for that surgery. Help, Legal Council!!!!"

7. Goldfish: "Oh, tap-tap-tap! *There's* a new one!"



Our Never-Changing Lord
(Author Unknown)

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (NIV) Hebrews 13:8

A friend shared with me that two days this week were consecutively one of the best and one of the worst days in his life. The first day he spent gliding down a pristine river in a nature reserve on an inner tube. He soaked in the sights of a river empty of people, litter or noise, yet filled with the natural beauty of clear water, natural springs and various wildlife. As he floated along, the full impact of God's creative power astounded him and the experience drew him closer to God than he had ever been in his life. The next day was spent at the doctors undergoing a grueling series of tests literally designed to make him sick in order to determine the source of some neurological problems that have plagued him for a year.

As he shared his experiences, it became clear to both of us that the same God that was with him on the river, was with him in the doctors office. God never changes, He is the same every day. His wisdom, love, power and promises never change. The only thing that changes is our circumstances and how we let them affect our relationship with God.

Is God the same in your yesterday, today and tomorrow? Does your trust, love and worship of Him change with your circumstances? Are your songs of praise to Him the same in good times as well as bad?

Don't look to your circumstances, look to your God.


"Patience is not the ability to wait but how you act while you're waiting."

- Joyce Meyer

It is so good to be back on line. I will try to do a better job of reading and posting. My short term memory still is not where it should be by a long way.
I thank all of you for the good reports .  I stayed busy with chores and honey do projects and in shop getting the engine  back in my skid steer. have it in now to get it hooked up and running (will be grate) another thing I am lost with out'
feeding hay and other chores with. hope you all have a great day.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Another day, another dollar!  Which would have been my grandmother's way of saying that I'll be at work today.  Every day I pray that I get an express register.  They are just as busy but it just doesn't seem as constant as the ones where folks are checking out large cartloads of groceries.  Sometimes He says yes and sometimes He tests me with a "no". 

Lloyd, I forgot to compliment you on your newest great grandchild!  You are fortunate to be able to enjoy welcoming them into the world.  I think I'm not going to be around to welcome my greats into the world.  I have 2 married granddaughters but neither seems in a hurry to be a "mommy". 

I have to come home and make up a bit more of the candy.  I've come up short on a few items and I'm going to play catchup.  Last night I was still tired so all I did between napping was get out the things I need to make what I'm going to need to finish up.  Hopefully, I'll get express registers today and I'll feel like doing it tonight.  If I can get it packed, I'll truly be FINISHED!  I'd like to get the fruitcake wrapped also.  Wish me luck.  I still have packages to wrap and I'm still waiting for some items to arrive.  I've had notification that they are ALL enroute.  So my fingers are still crossed. 

I hope you all have a lovely day full of everything that pleases you and people who love you!

Forgot!  Shirley, the soup sounded like a good idea so I took a pint of cauliflower soup out of the freezer.  i made it last summer and it tasted even better last night with an english muffin toasted in my new toaster. 

Good morning, Lloyd.  Don't work too hard outside.

Janie--Good morning.  I do hope you get an express lane today.

Linda is here so I will be scarce.

Thank everyone . JaneS I sure am not in a hurrie I love every one of them
very much but think of the foul that seams to be  any more. I am no exception .
I sure sown my share of wield oats. I talk with Skype on the other sides of both
big ponds and they tell me they have the foul there also.so we are not bringing them into a good environment. so just love them and do our best to teach them the best we know how. I sure love them and are very glad when they come also am glad to see them go home so quiet again. My G D came and brought here three when she came to fix my computer. both was a treat. good to have my computer working fairly well again, but also the fun with them. now think about this ( I offered them candy) 1 said I do not want that do you have any chocklet ? I said No I don't two of then said we want pop corn then . so Nancy popped them two bunches.kept them busy while there mother worked on the P C. have a great day.

Lloyd

this link of 20 foods for healthy heart may be of intrest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppbs6KJDqj8

janeS i am on a sea food diet , see food and eat it.  Nancy makes a mean vege. soup puts every thing in it except the sink + roast beef. i make potato soup i put a rue + cheddar cheese. hippie eating .

Lloyd

Hi everyone on a cloudy morning but to have mixed clouds and sun this afternoon.  We are suppose to get up to 59 degrees around 3 pm.  It appears there is little chance of more rain.  The only activity on the schedule for today is our weekly dinner at church.  The menu tonight is grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings and dessert.  This will be our last dinner at the church until January 4th.  Yesterday I did pick up the groceries Pat had ordered online from Walmart and also made the quick stop at Aldi's mainly for fresh vegetables.

Gloria, a word of explanation on why the site was not available for awhile yesterday.  Every website must have a unique domain name and IP address.  The domain name is paid for separately or sometimes as a part of the web hosting service costs.  These are usually yearly costs.  It is easy to lose sight of when it is time to renew by paying the additional fees due.  Once the fee was paid the domain was reinstated and we were back in business in S&F's.  Glad you had a CNA to help you get the medicine you need.  I know in Georgia and South Carolina drug stores can call another drug store and get a prescription transferred when requested by the patient and they have the prescription number.  I understand getting shorter as I used to be 5'11" but have shrunk down to 5'8".  I guess it is too many years working at a desk and at the computer and bad posture since I don't have any back problems of which I am aware.

Amy, will your husband be receiving his chemo at home? 

Joan, hope you have some really quality time with Linda.  Is this a pleasure trip for her or in connection with her work?

Jackie, there are so many talented young (and older) folks in our society.  It sounds like they presented the type of show that we have in places like Branson, Missouri or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where groups may have their own theaters or local theater groups.  That was a very enjoyable video.

Lloyd, that was a strange occurrence with your computer resetting to factory condition.  Glad you granddaughter could help you get things reinstalled.  Your grand daughter must be a very good shot and that sounds like a frightening experience.  Your great grandson is a cutie and nice looking older great grandchildren as well.

Quote from: JoanFL on December 14, 2016, 04:18:25 AM

Thought of the Day

"Patience is not the ability to wait but how you act while you're waiting."

- Joyce Meyer

:smitten:

I cry a lot...   So I guess one could say that I am soggily patient

But anyhow,  all is well here on the rockyc coast of Maine.    Did have to sign in again,  but otherwise things seem to be working well.

(Don't have to get soggy,  today!)

I am off to spend some time today with my daughter Kelly.  And get and INR checkup..

Have a good day,  everyone!
Sandy
:wave2:

Good morning everyone, goodness it is good to see everyone finally got here yesterday. Hope June did. Got an email from her last night that she wasstill unable to get in.

PATRICIA  that is about what I saw at the bottom of the page yesterday. There was a whole list of senior things to click on, like apartmentss for one.

HAL  we are all happy we weren't hijacked.

PAT  we know you are all doing your best to get us running right again.  Thank you.

JOAN  enjoy Linda's visit. Nothing like spending time with family.

LLOYD  it is a pain when you have to reinstall every thing in a computer. I had to do that 4 times with this PC that I bought in March. I did lose quite a lot. Great photo of your granddaughter. Beautiful family picture with the new baby.

JUNE  I am so glad you finally got in. I know just how you felt.

SHIRLEY  seemed like reliving the time when SN was “hacked” so they said at first. Knew Pat would not do that to us.

JOAN  never acquired a taste for any taco so will pass on breakfast.  Love today's quote. Thank you for the goodies. Spend your time with Linda. We are always here and she is not there that often.

LARRY  I just can no longer stand straight  so I think that is a that I lost those 2 inches. reason

Good morning from the Interior, I will be catching up on some chores today and messing around with PSP in between. I'm hoping everyone stays warm and enjoys their day!

I must have gotten up about 5 am and I could not get into S&F.  I went to Search and put in the name, still could not get in, so I left it until later - which is now - and I got in oK.

Tom forgot to get the mail yesterday and I think the mail has come for today.  His priorities are not the same as mine, especially when he's working, so I still am waiting.  I was told to not go get the mail as the road conditions are not good.  That sort of advice, I can take.  I am expecting a couple of packages that will come by way of USPS.  I still have not sent out any cards and I don't like to wait too long.

The cat and I just had a "love fest" which consists of him walking by my legs and rubbing against them.  The net result is my slacks are full of cat hair.

We are at 22 degrees, plus or minus, and I think we won't be much higher.

Joan, if you're still visiting with Linda, keep at it.  We can wait.

Mary Ann

Yah I go in and can post!!! Just emailed Gloria saying I could read but not post but..I wasn't signed in. Signed in and now all is well.
Yesterday VON came and cleaned hubby's PICC line and is ordering more supplies to have on hand. They will be coming two days a week to clean the line and disconnect his chemo bottle. Larry, he is getting 3 chemo meds ,two at the hospital through his PICC line and he comes home with a bottle hooked to his line. This is going to be an interesting time for us... but we will get through it.

Waltzed with the shovel this morning, only light snow so rather enjoyed it, then filled the wood box and got another load ready when it runs out.

Better go and get something done here...need to bring something out of the freezer (chicken) for supper tonight..

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Take care everyone, enjoy your day.

Good Morning all from sunny southern, Calif. I woke late today, and feeling some shortness of breath. I am going to ignore it as my Gary will be teaching Bible Studies this morning at our Chapel, and I would hate to miss that.

I was able to come right into the S.S. today, and that is a BIG treat. I am still mentally thanking Pat and her hubby for keeping us all together. I am going to start making a list of all your email addresses, just in case we ever get locked out or shut down.

Other than Bible Study there is nothing on my schedule for today, so I am hoping to get some snail mail done and mailed out. I am getting more and more like Scarlett O'Hara, in her statement, "I'll worry about it tomorrow." But my tomorrow never seems to be there, so stuff waits.

Time to get the show on the road. Need to get my leg checked, then on to the Chapel. See y'all later. June

Well I finally got enough energy to post.  Cough is less but still a nuisance.  Wife got some new meds from her doctor, I may have get myself in if this doesn't improve.

Anyhow, back to the couch.

I could have sworn I posted earlier but don't see it so one of those times that "I just thought about it". My computer is giving me fits & I needed to find a niece's phone number, knew it was on a word pad on the computer but, alas, not this one.  I plugged in the little 12" one & waited for all to load, then the darn mouse wouldn't talk to the computer so more trials.  Finally got the phone number & she wasn't home!  Cats are out so better go rescue them from the cold, time to eat again for them.

Hal, don't let that cough go on, my daughter has been through at least 2 prescriptions & head too full to fly since Thanksgiving week.  I do believe it is more than a cold, a very aggressive bug all over the US. 

Take care, everyone.  Shirley

I think I should be back to my normal routine tomorrow.  I am sure you all understand my wanting to spend time with my daughter.

Joan, enjoy your time with your daughter...

Just got in from shoveling snow, less I may have to do tomorrow. We are off to the city in the morning and I must admit I hope I don't have to move snow first!! Hubby is getting blood work done ,then talk with the oncologist and then listen to a teaching on chemo..then we get to come home.
Enjoy your evening everyone..   

Bis, we certainly do understand your need to be with your dear daughter. To me nothing is more valuable than my "kids", and I know you feel the same. Do enjoy every minute that she is with you dear one.

I don't know where the hours of this day have disappeared.  I did get down to hear my amazing son teach us about how the Chapters in Daniel relate to our crazy world today. So much similarity to to todays world.  I came home for a bit and got involved on the computer, then down for lunch time at the club house. Came home, lay down to read a bit and woke up at four thirty this afternoon. Didn't want to get up so lazed around for another hour. Now I am thinking about what I will eat for supper..no appetite, but I won't let the body go without food.

For the next two days our Choir will be performing at the club house, so that is my duty...dress Christmasy, and sing loudly. We are told to smile a lot and "project our voices, out to the crowd". I will try to do so, and read the music at the same time. These are sweet young people teaching we 80 and 90 year old folks...they must have the hopes of the young..but we will do our best for them.

Hal, I pray you and your wife will soon recover from those dastardly colds. We push ourselves too hard at this season of Peace on Earth.......

Soon you will all be getting ready for bed, and I will be back to tuck you in. June

Good Night dear hearts. I pray you all have a restful, healing sleep and a happy tomorrow. Love, Hugs and Prayers. June

Good Thursday morning, Everyfriend.  There's  Eggs and hash to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!




GOLF, n.

[1] a game that consists of a lot of walking, broken up by disappointment and bad arithmetic.
[2] a game of opposites - the world's slowest people are ahead of you, and the fastest are behind.
[3] a colorful sport that keeps you on the green, in the pink, and financially in the red.
[4] a game which is allowed to be played on Sunday (under blue laws) because it was not considered a game by the law, but a form of moral effort.
[5] a game a lot like taxation - you drive hard to get to the green, and then you find yourself in a hole.

GOLF CART, n.
[1] A popular mode of transportation because, unlike a caddie, it can neither count, criticize, nor snicker.

GOLFER, n.
[1] a person who yells "fore," takes six, and puts down five;
[2] a guy who has the advantage over a fisherman - he doesn't have to bring home anything when he brags he had a great day.


Spiritual Companions
(By Steve Troxel)


Elijah...experienced great victory on Mount Carmel but was then overcome with fear and loneliness... God provided comfort by first sending an angel and then through the gentle whisper of His presence (1 Kings 19:5-13). But Elijah clearly revealed some long term spiritual needs which could not be ignored; "I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty...{but} I am the only one left" (1 Kings 19:14).

Elijah felt alone in his devotion to God and alone in his ministry. This loneliness was affecting his judgment as well as his ability to persevere under stress. He needed a spiritual companion who would encourage him and walk by his side. God recognized this need and sent Elisha; "anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet" (1 Kings 19:16). God was not replacing Elijah, but since he had many "opportunities" for future discouragement, God provided someone to share the burden, provide motivation, and be trained for future service.

Elisha was in the field plowing with a team of oxen when Elijah first called him to follow. Elisha's response was immediate and decisive, and he was devoted to Elijah for the remainder of his ministry.

1 Kings 19:21 "He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his attendant."

God never intended for us to go into battle alone. While He is always at our side, ready to intervene, His Word also directs us to draw upon the strength of others; "Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness" (Hebrews 3:13).

Immediately after creating the first man, God said; "It is not good for the man to be alone" (Genesis 2:18). We were created to be people who need one another; "Two are better than one...if one falls down, his friend can help him up" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Jesus demonstrated this wisdom as He sent messengers to proclaim that the Kingdom of God is near; "the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him" (Luke 10:1). Difficult tasks require mutual support and encouragement.

As we travel down God's path, let's listen to His counsel and not walk alone. Let's entrust our lives to our Heavenly Father and seek other believers who will encourage us to remain in His presence and aligned with His perfect will. Let's pray that God would bless us with courage and strength...and also with an abundance of committed spiritual companions.



Friendship can double our joy and divide our grief.

--Author Unknown

JOAN, EVERYFRIENDS...
..good morning....Soon be leaving for my MS centre, they are having their Christmas lunch and I have booked us in...wont be anything too special just the mid day lunch at the centre they usually have, not any glamourus hotel...I have written a handful of Christmas cards, some to a few I sit with at our table, the kitchen staff who prepare and serve to the table our meals, and one or two of the MS managing staff, including the lady who runs our charity shop, of whom I have forgotten her name,  :-[ but I shall get it from one of the other leading staff members.....

good morning everyone

Lloyd

Good morning Vanilla-Jackie.  It's nice that you are going to your MS Center's lunch.  I am sure you'll enjoy getting out.

Lloyd--Good morning.

back with new battery in my wireless key board. do not use it very often but it died. amassing how many month's they lasted.just two AAA's in it.
have a great day.c u all later.

Lloyd

Lloyd--Good thing you had those batteries on hand to put in the keyboard.

I probably won't be around much today.  I'm not feeling well and I have a call in to the Dr.  Hoping they call back soon and they have an opening.  Enjoy your day everyfriend!

Good Morning Everyone!

Janie I too have a call (Email) to my doctor asking if I can get into see him today.  If not I am going to go into some emergency treatment place and get something for this cough.  It is acting like it wants to start all over again.  I hope you get some relief.

I need to go put coffee on.

Good morning and ditto what Jeanne Lee posted.  Cold here, too, (though not as cold as it is where she lives, I'm sure!)  and I'm not looking forward to getting out to the grocery store.  Wish we didn't have to eat!

Jane and Hal....glad you are going to check with your doctors.  I hope they can help you feel better soon.

Good morning, Janie.  I am so sorry you aren't feeling well and hope you get in to see your doctor.

Jeanne Lee--Good morning.  Guess it's cold there.:)

Good morning, halkel.  Sure hope you get some relief from that cough.

Phyllis--Good morning.  Dress warm when you go out to "gather".

Hi everyone on a bright and sunny Thursday morning.  I am having a laid back morning as my schedule is light for today.  I don't have to pick up my friend for coffee this morning as members of his family are taking him out for lunch as his Christmas present.  I will go to coffee in a little bit and afterward stop at Office Depot for some printer ink.  I must get it today to take advantage of the $10 off coupon we got with the purchase of Pat's chair a few days ago.  If Pat can get her shoe on this afternoon we may go out to eat for our main meal of the day.  If not it may be chili for dinner tonight.  We had a nice time with Scott last evening.  After the dinner at church the santuary was open for a special service and Scott wanted to see the interior of our sanctuary so we stopped in briefly and he was most impressed with the interior of the church.  This was a big step as he hasn't wanted anything to do with the church for many years since he lost his baby son over 20 years ago.  Hopefully one of these days he will return to church but that has to be his decision. 

I haven't read the new postings since yesterday but need to leave for the morning so will be back later to catch up on what is going on.

Good morning on a frigid and very windy one. The wind has been howling since last evening and mostly stopped me from sleeping. I just dosed on and off all night.

AMY  it happened to me before when I could not post and realized I had to sign in again. There is a welcome at the top of the page and my name was not there so that is what told me. Hope your snow has stopped by now.

JUNE  I have not got any cards ready for the people here and I do have the cards. Just getting so I do not want or have the energy for much lately.

HAL  they can cure so many things now but they still have no way to cure a cold. Weird. Get all the rest you need. Just come in and say hello so we do not worry.It could be more than just a cold you and your wife have.

SHIRLEY  I have 2 address books that I have names and numbers in. Every time I get a new one I add it. Both books are so old that some of those in it have gone to God. Need new ones but since I don't get out much  I would need someone to get them. I had my CNA get me some Christmas cards and they are not very nice so do not want to use them. Might tell her to take them.

JOAN  you are so dedicated to the SS and those who post here we would be heartless if we deprived you of spending time with Linda or any family member who is there. Enjoy your time together.     Never had eggs and hash together so I sure will try it. Chuckles, makes me wish I knew a golfer to send that to.  Food for Thought and the quote go together and I have copied both. Thank you for all today's goodies.

JACKIE  enjoy the lunch today.

LLOYD  good morning to you. Like you I was surprised at how long the batteries last in the wireless mouse and keyboard.

JANE  hope you got in to see your doctor.

JEANNE LEE  same thing here and will feel like below 0 tonight.

HAL  about time you see the doctor.

LARRY  bright and sunny here but very windy and cold. I will not be going out for a walk today.

Good morning, Larry.  It would be nice if Pat could get a shoe on so you can go out for a meal.  How about slippers?  I have some that sure look like shoes, but they are stretchy.  I understand Scott's reluctance to attend church.  Maybe by your example, he'll start going again.

Gloria--Good morning.  That must have been some really howling wind to keep you awake.  Linda had an early flight out so it was a short visit.  Like you, I haven't addressed a single Christmas card yet.

Good Morning Everyone,  from the soon to be freezing cold rocky coast of Maine.    This should only last for a couple of days,  then we are do to go back up to the more comfortable "Winter Weather" in the 30's ... I Understand that this comfy weather will be lasting until after Christmas.   

I can't really complain..  Yesterday I went out with Kelly,  Madison and Fe.   Four generations of "females"  hanging out and having lunch.
Fe is such a good little girl..  Never fusses or cries and boy does she love to eat!    She makes a great luncheon companion.

This is something that I cherish.   

Have a good day Everyone,  and stay warm where ever you can.

Sandy
:snowman: :woohoo:

I am back from coffee and doing a couple of errands.  I am going to go to our favorite BBQ place to get a good meal for us today as Pat doesn't want to put on a shoe. 

I have read all the postings and thanks to each of you for posting.  I sure hope JaneS and Hal are able to get into to see their doctors and that today isn't too hard on Amy and her husband. 

Amy, Carol and any other quilters my wife shared this link with me.  You have to look at it to believe it and it is worth a quick view for non-quilters as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNmztSvG-Lw

Sandy--How nice it is that four generations can be together every week.

Larry--Thanks for the link.  That's amazing.

Yes Joan... and it is nice that there is only one person from each generation...  and the baby is very easy going at 7 months...

As I am the stranger in the group (They all live next door to one another) she is still comfortable with me sitting next to her and we can play with each other's hands.

I am very lucky.   

I am not having problems getting into S and F or onto  the Internet but when  it comes to E-M accounts they have gone crazy. I use Comcast as my server and it is really messed up. Can't get into my Account there at all. Now wanting a 4 did get security ID number  put in along  with a voice security. No idea what they are talking about.  All I can reach right now on them is in the Philippines. Spent over a hour twice. Got no where. To cold out to go see them at the office here and you can't get a phone number for them.

Yes, Sandy--you are very lucky.

JeanneP--Sorry you are having such trouble with Comcast.

I thoroughly enjoyed my MS lunch do....a very enjoyable cooked Christmas meal, turkey, brussel sprouts, baked potato, carrots and greens with gravy, oh and bacon wrapped around a cocktail sausage....Christmas pud and custard for afters, and I sussed out my share of Bucks Fizz, think just a half glass may have gone to my head as very surprised when the MS centres Director brought in Father Christmas, I already had rehearsed what I was going to ask him for,...after shaking his hand and saying to him..." nice to meet you..." ...yes, I had reverted back to a child and talked to him like he was a REAL Father Christmas and asked him to bring me my dog back for Christmas, ( Benji ) much to his amusement and mine, he said he would if he could....I was kindof laughing to myself and glad I didn't blurt it out to him but, I was thinking how slim Father Christmas was, not your usual looking Santa, just glad I NEVER told him that, I WAS  thinking about it... ;D  After dinner and after Father Christmas had finished dishing out our presents, ( mine when I got home was a wrapped box of Terry's All Gold chocolates, ) sadly there are only three or four left now, the ones I least like....he was personally ushered to my direction by the centres manageress Kay, guess because I was a new member....we had the enjoyment of a choir, guess a party of ten or eleven all in their 50s, 60s, and 70s,... they handed out Christmas Carol leaflets where we got to sing along with them, not on all but on the ones they said we could join in....Then another welcomed, yet unexpected surprise, the male elderly Director, himself in a wheelchair called in the local Pastor or Vicar who gave us a blessing, not an individual one....Well after each Carol song I took a tiny sip of my Bucks Fizz, I mean the minutest amount as I kept telling anyone who passed me that..." I could get used to this..." I moved and sat with one male MS'er who I have sat with before and we got into conversation on sorting the world out, and having a positive attitude to our B*** of an Illness...where at one point while getting too carried away I had slurred a word I was trying to get out and with some laughter, so he and another male MS'er took the mickey out of me with a hand gesture to having one too many, the hand - glass to the mouth, that started me off even more...with the words from the two males saying to each other, I know I've been watching her " meaning, been watching me knocking the drink back, well I swear half a glass with a tiny sip after each Christmas carol got sung was not enough to send me over the top...it was all pure fun and we had ourselves a laugh....Of course once I got home, R wound me up and as usual ruined my very enjoyable day by telling me I had had a go at him when I couldn't get past a MS lady and he called me to walk backwards the long way round the table, he assumes everyone can do what he does, he said it was just a short walk but not to me, it still doesn't register with him that I have an Illness that doesn't allow me to walk so far, he assumes what he can do, everyone else is expected to follow suit, that everyone can automatically walk as far as he can.....his uncaring attitude to people with afflictions really gets my back up....I wouldn't have minded but I am, and MY MS is giving HIM a social life, that is more than he is giving me, as to be honest he was not really meant to be there, it is just for MS'ers and their carers....

Janie and Hal, I pray that you will both receive the needed medical help today. I am so sorry you day started out badly.

Gloria, I have typed up form letters to about five dear people that don't come on the computer, and the letters are sitting there waiting to be mailed. I don't know what's the matter with me, but I just don't seem to care if I get things done or not. I am ashamed of me.

Sandy, I can undrerstand your wonderful feelings of yesterdays luncheon with your girls...I am so happy for you.

I had a miserable night, Leg woke me about 3 a.m. so I dressed and went out to walk the hallways. I helped and I have dozed off and on since then. A nurse from downstairs came up as I forgot to push the button this morning saying I was O.K. She checked my leg, took my vitals, commiserated with me on the pain, and agreed that too many ibuprofen can cause stomach problems. There is nothing they can do, but they sure are kind.

I am going down for lunch soon, then home to relax till it is time to dress up for our Choir sing at 2 p.m.at the Club house. We will do a repeat performance tomorrow and then we are through till the next Holiday.

Rain was predicted for today and tomorrow, but nothing yet. There was sunshine early today, but now some clouds have rolled in. That gives us hope.

Good Afternoon,

Janie and Hal,   hope your doctors were able to get you in PDQ and could help your ailments.

Jackie,  what a lovely luncheon - although you could have had my Brussels Sprouts!  Seems as if they're the newest "must have" food to be fixed all kinds of different ways; however, I have never had one I liked.

Sandy, the 4 generation get-togethers are really special.  I'm so happy for you.   Do you know finger plays to do with Fe ...such as "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?  She may be a bit young to do the motions but I'd bet she'd love trying - and it would be such fun to watch her.

Larry - I'm probably too late to get my BBQ order in.    Hope it was as tasty as I think it would be.

Gloria,  I need to start a new address book because mine has so many names crossed out as no longer with us.

JeanneP,  my computer put in 30,000+ updates when I opened it this morning - and rearranged all the icons on my screen.  Hate it when that happens but it usually corrects itself....eventually.

June,  so sorry about the leg problems.  I hope your Choir program goes well.

I may have mentioned quite a while ago that I was getting new braces for my feet.  The new ones would not fit and were sent back.  After a personal phone consultation with the owner of the manufacturer (he called me) to discuss the issues,  he called the podiatrist to tell him exactly how he wanted my feet re-cast for the mold.
So off I went this morning to have that done.   
I took all my Bed Bath & Beyond coupons with me = planning to go there afterwards - even thought it's only 25º.
However,  my extra heavy coat made it hard to move comfortably and the cold air made my eyes water - so I made a quick trip to the dairy store and came home.

It supposed to be almost 70º tomorrow so I guess I'll go to BB&B then - along with the multitude of other shoppers who'll be out before The Blue Norther arrives on Saturday and temperatures plummet into the low teens with wind chills below zero! Bleah!!!!

6 days and counting until Miss Ellen comes home for a week.  Can't wait to hear that she has safely landed in OKC.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.   

Vanilla-Jackie--You sure had an enjoyable luncheon and enjoyed it to its fullest.

June--Sorry your sleep was interrupted by that painful leg.  Enjoy your choir singing.

Callie--That's too bad the braces were not right and you have to go through all that again.   I know you are anxious to hear that Miss Ellen has arrived home safely.

Well, I didn't get into see my doctor but another one in the clinic.  First apmt was for 850 and got myself ready, sorta, and pour a cup of coffee and the phone rang and they said could I please come in at 810
and see a different doctor, I looked at clock and I had about 30 mins to get there and rushed out the door, no coffee, and just as I turned on the main drag I remembered I didn't have my billfold with me.....so make a "U" turn on the and drove back to house, long story short, I walked into clinic at 811.

Nurse came in before I could get sit down good and into a treatment room and she spent almost an hour on going over my meds, still haven't figured that out, doctor came in and did his thing and ordered a breathing treatment and antibiotics and Musicx (sp) and some unrelated med (calcium) that he said I needed because of the seed implant they do for cancer.  Anyhow, now just wait to see if his magic works and back to see him in five days.  I also had to get a blood test and of course pickup my meds.  Got home around 11.

Weather is turning cold and windy here.  "They" are saying Saturdays high will be 83 and then on Sunday Hi will be in the 40's.  Texas in the Winter.

Oh, I did have a "Little" phenomenon in my lower left lung. And of course got I told you so from two women in my life.....

Hope Janie got in okay.

Good afternoon.
Didn't make it in this morning as I had a lot of snow to remove, everything was going great and then the snow thrower stopped...and wouldn't go :( So I had a dance with the shovel...thankfully the snow was light.

We were lucky, the nurse that went over the forms this morning noticed the bad weather starting (blowing white out snow) so she asked the Dr if she could see us after talking with her and before the blood work...all in all it worked out great and we were home just after the time we were to have seen the Dr.

I started the snow blower and again it stopped so off to get it fixed and I hope we don't have snow tomorrow to move!!!

Larry, love that sewing machine!!! The tractor I used didn't have that and I had to pay attention to where I was going.Thank you for sharing.

Hope Janie is ok..

Better go see what I can rustle up for supper.

Take care.

I'm on my way downstairs to  sing......

Good afternoon well I had a very restless night woke up not fleeing good set in my easy chair ans dosed on and off most of the morning,the tire was flat on the front of the tractor. so i went and got jack and impact wrench and took it off and to tire shop. he said i worked on this tire the other day? yes and it has a slow leek until yesterday It got in a hurry. so i decided to bring it back did not want to have to walk back to house. he went right to work on it. pretty soon I seen him through the tub in the trash and put a new one in it, the boss rolled it out to me and said go feed your cattle. how much I owe you? nothing go feed your cattle.I said I should at least owe you for the tube. no he cought it with the tire too when taking it apart so no charge.so I have the charger on the tractor. getting ready to go feed hay. you all have a great day.

Lloyd

halkel--You had quite a time getting to the doctor, getting seen and treated.  I hope the new meds have you feeling better in a jiffy.

Amy--You sure don't need trouble with the snowblower with everything else you have going on.  It was nice of doctor to see you early after the nurse noticed the dreadful weather.

June--Sing, sing, sing..........

Lloyd--Glad to hear all worked out with the tire.

We did it Bis. I got a hug from our director so he must have been pleased. He always says a prayer, aloud, before we begin a program, and even at practice, so He must feel all we old folks need that extra help.   :D

I stopped at the clinic on the way home, and was told the doppler I  had done was O.K. but now she wants another one fpr the Artery. The other one was of the veins. So our clinic will arrange it all..appt. time, a ride over and back, so I just sit and wait.

Lloyd, for a man that didn't sleep well, or even feel well, you sure got a lot of hard work done today. I would that you take as good a care of Lloyd as you do of your machinery and cows and ditches, etc.

Have had some supper, and I am tired, so will bid you all Good Night, and prepare for a very early bed. I am sorry we still have some sick folks here. I pray God is working His healing on those who need it. Rest well tonight and hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Hugs, Love and Prayers, June

JOAN...CALLIE K....
...thank you both for reading...I know I started another book....Callie I do like brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower... cant get on with other greens such as curly kale, swiss chard, spinach or cabbage being my worst...only wished I could, they are things people with MS should be eating...As long as brussel sprouts are cooked soft, I can, and will eat them...but not when they are rock hard like " bullets..."

Good Friday morning, Everyfriend.   There's Wendy’s Morning Melt Panini’s with Bacon to accompany your coffee or tea. Make it a good day!!




A Wisconsin Poem for you:

It's winter in Wisconsin
And the gentle breezes blow
Seventy miles an hour
At twenty-five below.
Oh, how I love Wisconsin
When the snow's up to your butt
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave Wisconsin
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground!


Audacious Hope

By Rebecca Heys
Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3:19-24

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compasions never fail.
Lamentations 3:21-22
Hope is a Christian virtue. It’s a good and positive thing.
We need hope because the world is not yet the way God intends it to be. We need hope because we are waiting for things to get better. Hope means believing in the light even when we are in the darkness. Or, as Wendell Berry put it in his poem “Manifesto: Mad Farmer Liberation Front”: “Be joyful though you have considered all the facts.”  Hope opens us to have joy whatever the facts may be.
The facts around us show that the world can be a scary place. But Christian hope is bold to say that even in the darkest times, God’s light still shines. Even when we are afraid, God remains in control of the universe, and he loves and cares for us more than we can ¬imagine.
To those who do not know the Lord, hope might seem like a crazy virtue. If we consider the facts, we could be frightened about our lives and our world.
But because of the great love God has for us, we have reason for hope. We have reason to believe that we are safe in the care of a faithful and powerful God. We can boldly hope in God and in the promises God makes to us.
Faithful God, thank you for giving us reason to hope, even when our lives are difficult and the world seems like a scary place. Thank you for being true to your promises. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


“Don’t let those in power trick you out of your freedoms by using your fear.”

~ Trevor Noah

JOAN....
...good morning....ahh the sweet smell of bacon turning in the pan....... :bow:

 Vanilla-Jackie when I got on line your post was here as today. I clicked and copped your name. it when I pasted it  it said you were off line. I was trying to figure out what the time deference is , between you and I. by your name it said
2:48 A M  I think ? at this minute it is here in mo. 4:46 A M. I am is seconds going to hit the post button. do not know how long it will be before you see it. that is one reason why Skype is good we could be on line and see each other and get the time straight away. Have a great day

Lloyd

Good morning Vanilla-Jackie and Bis

Lloyd

Good morning Vanilla-Jackie.  I love the smell of bacon frying, too.

Lloyd--Good morning. 

not sure we have any bacon thawed out but I may go see and do so if not.
you two sure know how to tease. Have a great day and a better tomorrow.

Lloyd

Good morning
Tis -17 ° F here this morning!! I am so glad I don't have to use either shovel or snow blower!

We are off to the city for hubby's first chemo session, I hope all goes well..and we get home before the storm starts...again!

Hal ,I hope your feeling better

Jackie, I had to giggle about you and the bacon...amazing home some smells tickle our nose...I too love bacon..crisp though.

Jane hope your feeling better, you have been working too hard at home and at work!!

Lloyd, good morning

Joan, thank you for breakfast

Enjoy your day everyone..

Lloyd--If you don't have any thawed, you can thaw it in the microwave.

Good morning, Amy.  I am glad for you that you don't have to remove snow in that cold, cold weather.  I continue to pray for you and your husband and hope all goes well with his first chemo.  My bacon has to be so crisp it snaps--NO wiggles.

I'm thinking about Janie and hope she's feeling better.

Amy hope you never had too much expense with your snow blower.
I know how much you like as you say dancing with it. Have a great day.

Lloyd

yes Bis but I did not but has some sausage And it is a good runner up' I fried me one Patti well done and Nancy one almost so all she has to do when she gets up is microwave it a little and finish it.I fried 2 eggs over easy and a English Muffin toasted and smothered in butter and pare butter we made.Have a great day, I am going to the shop soon and try to get my engine fenished and running today in my scar track' I think i got all the gauges and parts i need to get it finished, should be all I need is time.

Lloyd

LLOYD HAMMOND....
...if you can remind me again what part of America you live in, I shall do a look up to see what our time difference is, but it wont be less than five hours..... we are ahead of you, so when you are eating your brekkie I am having my mid day lunch... :)

Vanilla-Jackie we live in USA. state of Missouri. about 50 miles more or les south east Of Kansas city Mo. I you can goggle Map it we are 97 SW 951 Holden Mo. r rt  64040. should get right to the point.

Lloyd

I just looked at the weather for today here they are calling for light freezing drizzle this afternoon. that sucks old cows or I neither will like that. Have a good day everyone.

Lloyd

Lloyd--Your breakfast sounds hearty.  That weather prediction makes me shiver.

Vanilla-Jackie--I am about to eat my breakfast, so I guess it's your lunch time.

Good Morning Everyone!

Amy, give my best to your husband.  I do hope he doesn't have to many side affects from his chemo.  Lousy way to spend the Christmas season.  He will be in my prayers, along with you and your family.  Save me a dance, never mind I don't think you would like your toes assaulted.

Lloyd, the sausage sounds good.  I have been using the little gadget that Tisie told us about, bought it on Amazon and it is quick and does the trick.  I use a brown and serve sausage in it and it cooks in one minute along with the egg.  I don't use muffin, just a slice of toast and put the egg and sausage on it.

I had a fairly decent night, up several times, but no coughing and hacking, thank goodness.  I still feel weak as a kitten.  At any rate I hope Janie is doing okay.  You too Joanie, yesterday was the first time I ever had one of those breathing treatments.  It didn't take long.  Still trying to figure out where all the vapors come from, no electricity hooked up, just a long slim oxygen bottle and the breathing tube.

I'm off to get my coffee, would offer some to all of you, but I don't want to share the bug I have.

LLOYD HAMMOND,
....seems like we are six hours ahead of you.....

Hall it sounds good. I see you are up. I left you a message on Skype. it seams to lie it said you were on line bot no answer.?have a good day. I need to fiend a good paying job or a good banker. my taxes will soon be due and i do not have the cash on hand and cattle are down so don't want to sell any of them right now. should have had the foresight to have sold a couple of them when the were high. and put the money on a short term intrastate bearing account. but I can't chew gum and walk at the same time. Have a great day.

Lloyd

Vanilla-Jackie Thanks . I seam to be a dollar short all the time. can't walk and chew gum at same time either.  you and peter must be in the same time zone that is what he is I think if i am thinking right. Have a great day

Lloyd

6:00 a.m. -10^o F. actual temp.

I saw that thermometer reading and went back to my blanket cocoon.

Went to dr. feel lousy...going back to bed!

 Jeanne Lee This sort of weather tend to make couch Jockeys out of a lot of us doesn't it.  V A has me on rat poison to thin my blood. but I think they have it too thin. our room temp is at 72º and i feel chilly most of the time.have a great day'

Lloyd

halkel--Glad to hear you are feeling better.  I use that egg cooker from Amazon, too.  I'll have to try putting sausage in with the egg.

Jeanne Lee--I'd go back to bed, too, with a temp like that.

Good morning, Janie.  I sure hope you feel better very soon.

Hi everyone on a cold, for us, morning.  It is now up to 32 degrees after getting into the high 20's last night.  Not much on the schedule for today.  The housekeeper will be here this morning.  I have no plans to go anywhere today.  I have things ready to fix Pat's breakfast and have already made my sandwich for lunch and also for tomorrow.  I also fixed some celery sticks.  I think we will likely fix a pot of chili for our dinner tonight.  The BBQ was tasty yesterday. Rather than Pat having to get out and put on a shoe I picked up the dinner for us and we had it at home. Pat said the pain in her big toe worsened as the day went on.   

Sandy, you are lucky to have the four generations of your family and that you can all do things together.  At the table where Scott and I sit at the Wednesday night dinners at church we often have 5 generations present, including the 85 year old great great grandmother.  We also have a lady that is 95 who sits at the same table. 

JeanneP, you lost me with the E-M accounts.  Are you referring to email?

Jackie, that sounds like quite a lunch and it appears you really enjoyed it especially the Bucks Fizz.  I had to look that up to see what it was. 

Callie, I don't care for Brussels sprouts either so Jackie could have had a triple portion.  I had enough BBQ in my order to share with you had you been here but since you weren't I just ate the whole thing.  :)

Hal, was glad to read that you had a better night last night without the cough.  It sounds like rest is in order for you and your wife for a few days to recover.

Amy, it sounds like you had a very caring nurse and doctor to see you quickly so you could get back home before the storm conditions got too bad.  Hope you got your snow blower fixed as winter is just beginning.   Tractors sure have changed a lot since my days on the farm with the old Farmall H tractor.  There was certainly no air conditioning or radio or GPS. 

June, sure glad the Doppler test on your veins was OK. 

Lloyd, I sure hope that light freezing drizzle doesn't develop.  I remember on the farm when the snow or ice would develop on the backs of the cows and I guess helped keep them warm.  It was always sort of fun to break off the formed ice and snow.  I am sure you know what I am talking about.  These taxes roll around whether we are ready or not. 

JaneS, sure hope the rest will help restore you by tomorrow. 

Good morning, Larry.  Chili sounds good for a cold day like you're having.  I always make a BIG pot, have a couple days as leftovers and freeze the rest.  I am so sorry Pat has that terrible toe pain.  Is it gout?  I REALLY dislike brussels sprouts so Vanilla-Jackie can have mine too.

Good morning everyone. I think the weather guesser was way off. If I thought it was windy Wednesday night last night was worse. Finally stopped around 4 this morning and that is when I went to sleep. Some gusts sounded like a hurricane.  We did not get any snow either. From what I see on the TV it is 9° . Last night on the news the guesser said it would feel like 15 to 12 below zero with the wind chill.

JOAN  I could have had my coffee with you this morning. Sorry it was a real short visit with Linda. I have my cards ready to write but just does not feel like Christmas is that close.

LARRY  would have loved to see the finished quilt sewed while driving.

SANDY  I will get to see my 18 month old great grandson at Christmas. Last saw him a few months ago and he was teasing me then.

JACKIE  glad you had a wonderful time at the MS Christmas party.  It takes a long time for others to realize we cannot do things like we used to. My sons are just starting to know I just cannot do anything without my rollator and if they want to take me anywhere that has to go with me. They keep telling me I have to eat more and I keep telling them I would if I did't have to try cooking.

JUNE  this is the first year I am not even going to put my Christmas tree in the window. Anything out of the ordinary is getting to be too much work. I sure do not want Joan to give me demerits for work.

CALLIE  not getting out like I used to my address books are a real mess with crossed out names. Oh  boy, I am not the only one whose icons are rearranged after an update.  If I don't realize it at first I go to click on one and cannot find it.

HAL  hope those meds help you.

AMY  hope you get no more snow till your snow blower is working again. It does get a workout in your snowy winters.

LLOYD  you still work too hard.

JACKIE  like you I like brussel sprouts. Do not like kale. My granddaughter does things with brussel sprouts that I  look at and pass on. I like my vegetables to taste like they should.

JOAN  as long as there is bacon in your breakfast this morning I will have some. Chuckles could fit many places these days, love it. Audacious Hope, where would we be if we did not have hope?  Some things we hope for will happen and others we are still waiting for. Good quote. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  hope today goes well for your DH and travels. Bacon has to be crisp to be really cooked.

HAL  glad you finally had a better night's sleep.

JEANNE LEE  that blanket cocoon is the best place to be when it is that cold.

JANE  rest is what you need. You have been working way too hard.

I am really getting  :tickedoff:  about these discombobulated days!

Woke up this morning with no electric power.  According to clock that works on batteries and one electric one, it had been out for about an hour.  Fortunately, the house hadn't gotten cold.
It came back on about 30 minutes later.

Then my security system began beeping.  Finally found the booklet and it looks like a new battery is needed.
Landscaper son is out on a site but the other son has the day off and can come ......this afternoon.  Beeping isn't loud but surely is annoying.

Last night, the weather service issued a freeze warning for bridges and overpasses and there were lots of wrecks on the "black ice".
It actually warmed up during the night and today is supposed to get near 70º.
However, it's very damp and misty outside - so I don't dare get out to finish Christmas shopping.

Tomorrow, we're supposed to go into the deep freeze again for about 3 days.

I've done some on-line shopping; otherwise, I'd probably be giving IOUs!!!

"Other than that....."  ::)

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day. 

Gloria--Your gusting winds sound like what we get in a hurricane.  Sorry they kept you awake. 

Callie--Things didn't start out very well for you today.  The beeping from my security system is similar to the beeping of a smoke alarm when it needs a new battery--drives me crazy.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I know it's not morning where I am anymore but at least it feels like a "good morning".  I feel somewhat better and I've had some soup for my lunch (or whatever meal I'm due to be eating).  Still coughing and still have a runny nose but my headache is gone and my throat isn't sore any more (except for the soreness when I cough).  I've decided that I'll feel better when I take a shower and I'm going to go do that as soon as I finish here.

Callie, I won't have to give IOUs for Christmas but I'm afraid that all my gifts will be wrapped in "Wal-Mart Christmas Wrap".  In case you don't know what that is, it's gray plastic bags from WM.  I have a ton of them and they're handy.  I hope that doesn't happen but I sure could use those 4 kids that used to do all my wrapping back in the old days.

We're supposed to get up to 16 inches of s**w beginning around midnight tonight.  It looks like a good time to stay in and get some rest and other stuff done.  I've avoided wrapping the candy and fruit cake because I don't want to infect anyone else.  And I'm going to continue to avoid those chores for the same reason. 

I hope everyone is staying warm and feeling better. 

Thanks to my dr's office, I called at 9 a.m. and they saw me at 3 p.m. 

LLOYD HAMMOND....
...your " couch jockey..." over here we call a " couch potato..." someone who cant get their backside off a chair or a sofa.....

LARRY HANNA....
...Bucks fiz is a popular drink but I have to be honest of all the drinks I have ever drunk ( when I was young ) I had never drunk a Bucks Fizz.....Champagne and orange juice....

Ha ha, I must have enjoyed it...I was talking to father Christmas, wasnt I?.... ;D

JANE S....
...hope you haven't come down with Halkel's bug?

GLORIA....
...the problem with R, is that he is healthy, able and capable but, he pushes people and dogs when they are ill or dying to walk further than they could or should...just because he can do it...

Quote from: JoanFL on December 16, 2016, 03:53:39 AM

Thought of the Day

“Don’t let those in power trick you out of your freedoms by using your fear.”

~ Trevor Noah

:smitten:

Good Freezing Morning Everyone!  I woke up this AM and the temperature inside my apartment was 52.

But I expected it,  so I have dressed accordingly,  and have my own little heater underneath my work area... 
Kelly has been in touch with me
and offered to bring me over to her
house this afternoon,   but I am
very comfortable now  and few more hours of this intense cold,  won't hurt me. 

I am well prepared for a couple of icy cold days and they are predicting a warmer Winter here on the rocky coast of Maine.   So we shall see.

What kind of an egg cooker are you all talking about?   Somehow I missed the link to it.

Wishing everyone a warmer day.. 
Sandy
:thumbup:

Good morning from the Interior!

We are warming up this week, and I am busy trying to do all the little things before the house cleaner arrives on the twenty-second. I am trying to give away or throw out as much as possible, but it is hard. I have so many good office outfits, many in black, navy or gray that I haven't worn since retirement in 2014.

However, with no one locally accepting clothes donations, I cannot bring myself to throw them out. I have wool pants, nice blazers, and sweaters in excellent condition, so back in the closet they go.

I am not having such a hard time with 21 vials of hand lotion, facial moisturizers, and scented shampoos, (I'm sensing a magpie attitude here). I'm too susceptible to "on the shelf, in my basket" wants. I don't wear makeup, but I have always loved scents.  The trick is to use them sparingly, and not so it is overt.

Farrah has been amusingly cute today. She has been running, hither, and yon, growling in a brass Profundo voice and chasing ghosts and her common unseen enemies. In between, she will come up for a back scratch and then she is off again.

I am also enjoying one of the benefits of being a senior. Almost every couple of days, you find left in front of your door or attached to your knob, small sacks of chocolate, candy canes, hot chocolate packets and tea, along with Christmasy pencils, mini notebooks, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Along with more mini hand cremes and mini magnets. Never anything sharp or pointy, however, and scissors given have been in a child's style.  ::)  Most of these sacks end up redistributed before the doors of male tenants, always with the chocolate removed.  :thumbup:

Jackie, your Buck's Fizz is called a Mimosa here.

Sandy, stay safe and warm and I was also wondering about the egg cooker.


Everyone stay safe and warm, sometimes IOUs are better than something else unwelcomed

Janie--I am happy you are feeling somewhat better.  Rest all you can so you won't be sick for Christmas.

Vanilla-Jackie--We call that drink a mimosa.

Sandy--Isn't your furnace working.  The egg cooker we are talking about is a Nordicware Microwave eggs and muffin pan.  I ordered mine from Amazon.

angelface--What a nice gesture to find little bags etc. from other residents.

The little bags are originally delivered by school children, church groups and various local clubs'  charity Christmas giving. After retrieving the "essential" chocolate, we usually re-give to the men on our floor.  :thumbup:

I feel like I should be in bed and behaving like a 92 year old should behave. However........We have our last Choir program of the year, in about one hour from now. My Gary and Dori plan to attend so naturally I must be there and perform. so I will don my prettiest duds, and get my body downstairs.

Janie, I am glad you are at home and medicated. Now take care of you the way you would take care of one of your kids. I think the WM grey back tied shut with a red ribbon would be a very good Christmas wrapping, and would save a lot of excess paper that goes to a land fill somewhere after it's use.

Bis, I hope you and Linda had a good visit and perhaps plans for the future. I love you.

Hal, just because you are feeling a bit more normal doesn't mean you should start getting frisky and end up more sick than before.

We had a nice rain last night. I woke up at 2:30 with leg pain and had to go walk it off in the hallways, so that was when I discovered the rain. It was still dripping on my 7 o'clock wake up. My house keeper has been and done her duties. And I have had a trip down to the clinic where they have put in a call to the doctor..worrying about an infection reaching the bone. Whatever will be will be. I know what I will decide.

Off I go to get dressed for our performance.

June--GREAT that Gary and Dori are going to attend your Choir Program.  Linda and I had a good visit, but it was so short.  She'll be back again after the first of the year.

Good late afternoon, on another cold and bustery day, although better the cold and wind gust to 59 miles per hour.

i have had quite a busy week, Monday heart doctor, he want me to have and echo cardiogram, but I am going to wait until next year. Yesterday had Red Hat Christmas party it was fun. The invitations said, wear black and white,bling, diamonds, and rubies. Must dress up with a red hat. Every one came all dressed up, full make up and all their jewels.  I wore a neckles and ear rings my husband gave me about 4o years ago. I also wore my fur coat that my mother gave me. The resturant  even added a chocholate  fountain for deserte, that really was fun.  Today went with Homemakers to another Christmas party. Needles to say, I am tired Please excuse all the mispelled words, but you know what I mean.
I forgot to come in here yesterday, so I still have two more pages of reading.

Gloria it sounds as if you had a great time except for the doctor visit! I have three parties plus the one here scheduled for next week and the following weekend. But I think I may be a Grinch and stay home!

Angelface, I'd invite you to be grinchy with me but I don't want to share my germs.  I even told Cathy not to come by to check on me.  She does assessment visits to senior citizens every day and I wouldn't like her to get my germs and pass them around.  She protested at first but then she saw the wisdom of it!

I'm off to scrounge up some supper.  I think I might finish off the veggie soup and have an English muffin with it. 

Gloria D, I had an echocardiogram last week and got a good report.  I hope you get the same.  It took less than an hour and, fortunately for me, I had it in a building about six miles from here and, of course, Tom drove.  I expected it to take longer so sent him home but I think he went to a Mc D's nearby to wait for my call.

We are at 17 degrees now.

I am about finished with my Christmas cards.  Tom put the last of them in the mailbox except for one and that will go out tomorrow.  I wanted to find a picture to put in one card and I finally found it and printed it. 

Mary Ann

Linedancer--For the most part, you've had enjoyable events to attend this week.  That's GREAT!!

angelface--You don't like to go to parties?

Janie--I pray you are well enough to enjoy the season.

Mary Ann--It sure is cold there.  You are ahead of me.  I haven't even started my Christmas cards.

wow you good folks sure have been busy today. we still haven't got the bad weather here but not too far away and they are still threatening us here with it.
i was lazy and late feeding the cows but they didn't seam to mined they came on up when they heard the tractor coming  but not like they were starving.
you all have a good evening and sweet dreams tonight. c u all later. oh yes I cook my sausage and eggs in the same skillet.  I start out with my sausage
about 1" thick and go around squeezing the middle with my thumb and fore finger until it is thin in the center lay it in the skillet and rotate it smashing it with a big stainless spatula i made until I know it is done all the way through.
then brake two eggs next to each other ant if i have enough oil in the skillet I flip the hot oil on it until they are done on top if not i turn them over easy trying not to brake the yellow's swet dreams. i sure do not like what the weather people are saying for the rest of the weak for us.

Lloyd

I am back from the Choir performance and finally rested up. Gary and Dori could not stay as Gary had another appt. coming up. Everything went well, so we are through till Easter time.

Bis, time with our loved ones always passes too quickly, but I know you both enjoy the time together.

Gloria De, I am so happy that you have been well enough to attend the red hat parties and others. We have a very active group of Red Hatters here, and I have been invited to join them, but I playing it quiet now. Body is telling me to say No, Thanks, so I do.

Gary had heard from our Clinic with the info that I will be taken into an adjoining city on Wed. for my Doppler on the leg artery.

We had a cool dry day here but winds are starting up so we may get more rain, hopefully. I'm going to have supper at home and another early to bed. I will be back to tuck you in.

The forecast is for the snow to start around 11 p.m. tonight and continue into tomorrow.  They are still predicting anything up to 16 inches.  It will be a good day to stay in and get some things done.  I just heard today that my daughter and SIL will be coming up for 2 days next week for Christmas.  I guess I better coax the vacuum out of the closet and scoot it over the carpets.  This is one of those weeks that I wish I had one of those "Roombas" or a nice available cleaning lady.

Well our weather here is in a transitional phase(s).  Tonight, drizzle and fog and not really all that cold.  Tomorrow, it is going to be a spring day. 70-80 degrees, depending on who's forecast you listen to and then on Sunday the bottom falls out.  Wind and cold, chill factors in the teens.

I really felt funk tonight, upset stomach and no life at all.  Then to top it off, wife brought some chocolate in and I ate a piece and when the sugar hit my throat I had a coughing fit.  Anyhow, I will be happy when the antibiotics kick in, I have had only two of them, these you only take one a day, hopefully they will start doing their magic tomorrow.  The Mucex is loosening thing up, but not like I would like it.  It is still just loose and not turning loose to where you can get it out of my system.

Nite, nite, Sweet Dreams and God Bless

I am here to tuck you in for the night my dear, good friends. I am so happy we are all still here together. I will read until the eyelids get heavy, then hope for a full nights sleep. God Bless, wake well and happy. Love, Hugs and Prayers for whoever needs them. God knows your name.

Well I am up and about and ready to " untuck " you....but I will be generous and let you sleep on.... ;D

Good Saturday morning, Everyfriend.   There's a Denny’s Grand Slam breakfast to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!





Dead Mother

A man and his blonde wife are relaxing at home when the phone rings. She answers and within a minute is sobbing. After she hangs up, her hubby gently holds her and asks what's wrong.

She replies that her mother has died. He finally gets her calmed down and the phone rings again. She answers and starts crying again. She turns to her hubby and manages to choke out, 'Honey, it's my sister and you won't believe this, but her mother died, too!'



The Anchor of Hope

By Rebecca Heys
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6:13-20

We who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:18-19
The writer of Hebrews uses the image of an anchor to describe the confident hope we can have in God. When a boat is in open water, away from a dock, nothing can keep it in place but an anchor. The anchor keeps the boat from drifting off in any direction. No wonder Hebrews calls hope “an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” That is what an anchor is for a boat, and that is what hope is for our souls.
Hebrews 6 tells us about two people who assure us that hope in God is an anchor for the soul. The first is Abraham. God promised Abraham land and descendants. Even though those promises were threatened many times during Abraham’s life, Abraham hoped in the anchor of God’s promises, and those promises eventually were fulfilled. The second person is Jesus, “our forerunner.” Jesus ran ahead of us. He ran the race of human life. He ran through death, and he returned victorious to life, rising from the dead. Following in his footsteps gives us an ¬anchor for our souls. Because he lived, died, and rose, we have hope that God will also give us new life after death.
When the waters of life get rough, or when we can’t see the shore, let our hope in Jesus be the anchor for our souls.
Faithful God, we often feel like a boat that is far from shore. At those times, and at every time, give us the sure anchor of hope in you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.



“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new beginning.”

~ Author Unknown

Good morning everyone.

We didn't get the snow overnight they were calling for but it is lightly snowing now.Yesterday went well and we were home in good time. My goodness the room was full of people of all ages getting a treatment. One young man (younger than my son) came in carrying a bag and I knew right away what was in it.He had one of our cancer quilts and I could hear him praise this quilt to others in the room. Made my heart smile that he enjoyed his quilt..
Today is laundry,bake and go to the drug store day.

Good morning Jackie..

Joan,thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning everyone. No sleep again so have been playing at the PC. Thought I would check in ad then see if I can get a couple of hours of Z's.

CALLIE  glad we didn't lose power. As bitter cold as it was it would have cooled off fast in here.

JOAN  I have been through hurricanes before but never heard the wind like that, but I never lived on a third floor before. I think it is this corner of the building. Where my apartment is , is like al eL and the wind swirls around in it. I started snowing here about an hour ago and not much fallen so far.

JANE  glad you got to see the doctor and are feeling a bit better.

JACKIE  my oldest son had just started to realize I cannot do a fraction of what I used to do. He is starting to have more patience.

GLORIA de  if I went out as much in a week as you have I would be so tired I would not be able to do anything for a week. Glad you can get out and enjoy yourself.

JOAN  I have never bee to a Denny's so have no idea what a Grand Slam is but I will try it. Chuckles, no that was a dumb blonde. I never thought of hope as being anchor but I cas see the meaning in today's Food for Thought. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  glad yesterday went good Nice to know someone enjoys the quilts you ladies make.

Think I will go see if I can sleep a couple of hours.

Good morning, Amy.  I am glad things went well yesterday.  How nice that you saw someone there using one of your beautiful quilts and telling others about it.

Gloria--Good morning.  We could have met in the PWP for coffee.:)  It's too bad that that howling wind prevents you from sleeping.  I hope you're able to get a couple more hours of sleep.

Old LaurenKat couldn't sleep either, Gloria.  She isn't getting enough exercise with the cold wind.  They go out & sit in the pool area to look over their domain & may go over the fence for a few minutes, but don't stay out long.  They have never done the playing in the house that "normal" cats do.  Sometimes over the years, Lauren would race the length of the house a couple times and then go down the steps to use her litter box.  She is a smart old girl & knows what she needs to do.  ;)

Larry, I got to thinking (with this severe weather warning out today, tonight & tomorrow), the cardio doctors warned Cas about not getting out in the cold, breathing in the cold air, after his by-passes..... they didn't say a word to me.  They also told him "only one donut & one hotdog a year"......no warnings to me.  Did your doctors give you all those instructions?  I'm wondering if they just figured I'd do what I want anyway~~ I do cover my mouth & nose with a knit scarf when I'm cleaning the driveway or even just going from car to store, when it's really cold-cold, just tuck my nose down into the scarf & go. 

The surgeon I had retired & I never saw him but once after.  The cardio Dr. just gives me a hug and has never thought I could be "sick" (or fragile).  He didn't believe the numbers of the Echos, until he did the heart cath & saw the problems.  I dread when he retires because the doctor that put in all of Cas' stents is a "no nonsense" type, very good, but expected the patient to do exactly what HE thought, including meds.  Much as I respect him, I don't think I will go to him.  The one I see every 8 months is not a whole lot younger than I am & has moved into a group/clinic with 6 or 8 others. 

Oh, Amy, I'm sure it gave your heart a big hug when you saw how much your quilt meant to that person.  You do so much for everyone.  We are supposed to get some blowing snow today & temps dropping to the bottom tonight.  If the snow ends before dark I will clean it off the driveway so I don't smash it with car tires in the morning.  Once we drive over it & turn it to ice, it lasts for days & no way to get it off.  I use the salt sparingly because the wildlife/birds drink from the gutters in the street & don't think that salt is good for them.  Laundry day here, too.

Jane & Hal, sure hope you get that bug under control.  I don't know why doctors don't give shots like they did in the old days, that puts the stuff right into the system fast.  Hugs & extra prayers for you both.

Joan, nice that you had a little visit from your daughter.... mine has a married son (with 3 of her grands) plus another daughter that lives here so we don't get a whole lot of "one on one" visiting on holidays.  I am going to re-think having the whole clan here at once & invite each family to drop by separately, for a plate of crackers with meat spread & pimento cheese spread.... and sweets from the candy tree.  I don't get a chance to visit when all are here at once, and I'd like the little ones to realize it's time to learn to sit at a table to eat & not make a mess.  Not sure they are ready for that.   ::) 

I can't believe Christmas in only a week away.... I am NOT READY!  I used to take down decorations the day after Christmas when I put them up the first of December..... but expect they will stay in place until after New Year this time, and will do some sorting at that time.  I didn't drag out half the stuff & don't plan on doing this much next year.

Well, been sitting here long enough I guess I'll go feed cats & fix my breakfast.  That should put me back to sleep except today I really must get the to-dos done! 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Everything offered this morning was good.  I like the comparison to an anchor, too.

Shirley, I've cut way back on my decorating also.  The day that I was going to finish what I planned on doing was the day I went to the dr.  Those boxes are still sitting in the hall and now I'm debating if it's really worth doing any more decorating.  I always do the outside first...not much...just my three Christmas flags and a large wreath on the end of the house and small ones on both doors.  That's so my neighbors don't think I'm Scrooge. 

I actually think I feel considerably better today.  We'll see what the day brings.  It's snowing out but it sounds more like sleet so we'll see what develops as the day goes on, both with the weather and with my head. 

I called my daughter and told her that I didn't think it would be a good idea to come here and expose herself to whatever it is that I have and then go back to her office and her client visits.  Part of her job is assessing seniors for services and taking germs to them would not be good.

I hope Everyfriend has a great day full of things that bring joy to your lives.  Stay warm!

Good Morning everyone!
Vanilla-Jackie the 6 hours deference let's great us most of the time. you are not
bothering Nancy she seams to get her best sleep after I get up. but when a get a good last half of the night's sleep I miss visiting with Peter, he is 6 hours defferant also but eats and goes on another side of the world to visit. cant win them all but I di the best I can, Have a great day. Glory  Hope you get a good nap they sure help me. Shirley good to see you. glad you enjoy the cats. each his own . i will always think of you as a good friend but would never live in the same house with your cats.there was a time I did and even slept with the before I figured out they will lick on the butter dish and shed hair all over the house for me to get in my mouth. Have great day.

Lloyd

JaneS I don't see how your neighbors could think of any thing except the great person you are not a  Scrooge. have a great day

Lloyd

Good morning Joan  and all.

I have missed several mornings this  week.  Just been busy trying to get things in order for the holiday.

I have a new little great-granddaughter.   And her name is Iris Joy.   I am so pleased that my grand daughter has given her my name  for her middle name.  After so many boys, I now have 4 sweet little great-grand daughters.  They live in Connecticut, so I am sure I won't be seeing her for  a while.  Have to depend on pictures for now.  I am very close to my one and only grand daughter.  She is special.

It is a very icy morning here in the north  central part of Maryland.  Lots of bad accidents already this morning.  Glad I don't have to go out anywhere.  Will try to finish up my Christmas cards and maybe get a few gifts wrapped.  Saturdays and Sundays are very quiet here where I live.  Nothing much else going on.

Have a good Sat. and hope you can stay warm,  if it is cold and snowy where you are. I envy the ones who live in the warm South !.

Joy

Good morning, Shirley.  You sure are a busy bee.  I'm not doing much decorating this year--nobody sees it but me.

Janie--Good morning.  I hope you REALLY do feel better.

Good morning, Lloyd.  I take it you're not fond of cats.

Joy--Good morning.  Congratulations on the new great granddaughter.  How nice they gave her your name for a middle name.  We are supposed to have a new high for this date--in the high 80s.

Joanie, the only way I'll see the high 80s is if I turn up the thermostat or wait for July.

Bis cats are alright , they have a place but not in the house the barn shop or garage is OK as long as they are house broke catch the mice before they get in the house.

Lloyd

Hi everyone.  We are looking forward to it getting up to the mid-60's today and staying in the 60's through the night and then into the 70's tomorrow.  It didn't get out of the low 40's yesterday.  When I read the temperatures many of you are enduring I am certainly not complaining.  I think the main activities today will be to get Christmas mailing done, including taking a small package to the Post Office.  I also plan on making some more sausage muffins for Pat and probably a few more kitchen duties.

Joan, we did fix the chili and it turned out well although initially I didn't get enough chili powder in it but Pat came to my rescue.  I guess her toe problem is gout as she had it once before.  There used to be a medicine they prescribed for it but apparently the FDA had it taken off the market. 

Gloria, it sounded like the quilter on the tractor only sewed strips together and must have put them into a quilt later in her house.

JaneS, glad to read yesterday that you were feeling better.  We are getting a lot of those Walmart plastic bags as the online orders of groceries items will only have one or two items in them.  Hope you didn't get the 16 inches of snow. 

Sandy, had you turned your temperature down or could the heating system just not get your apartment warmer.  That isn't a very comfortable temperature.

Patricia, shame on you ladies for depriving the men of the chocolate.  Do the ladies take the chocolate from the men's gifts?

Amy, did you speak with the man with one of your cancer quilts.  I bet he would like to meet one of the folks making the quilts.  Glad your husband's treatment went well. 

Shirley, I had the lectures on what to eat and not eat.  However, was never warned about the cold air but found this out on my own and when it is pretty cold I will hold my hand up over my mouth and that helps.  Of course, I am never outside very long and it usually isn't really cold down here in the South.  When I moved this last time I left my snow shovel with the house as I would try to shovel snow now and would just stay in the house until it is gone or at least the cement areas are clear. 

Joy, always wonder to have another great grandchild.  That is a pretty name.     

Good Morning Everyone,  from the  cold and snowy, rocky coast of Maine.

It always looks so pretty outside when the snow is falling.

This old building that I live in has 155
apartments.   Since I am on the South East part  (in a corner apartment),  when the temps drop real low  (down in the teens with wind chill factor below zero),  my apartment is harder to heat.   This only happens a few days a Winter.  Normally,  I am have more then enough heat.

I keep the temp around 72 deg, normally.  These spells of freezing below normal temps are so few that I  have found ways to keep myself safe and toasty.   

My sleeping habits have changed in the last few months.  I used to go to bed at 9 pm and wake up at 6 pm.    Now I stay up much later and go to bed between 11 pm and 12 AM  and sleep in until 9AM,  most days.       

I don't know why the change in my sleeping schedule..  but I like it,  so I am not complaining...    Just wondering why,  after  a whole life time going to bed early and waking up early,   I now don't.   

Have a nice weekend,  everyone. 
Sandy
:coolsmiley:

Janie--How well I remember the length of very long, cold winters from all the years we lived up that way.

Lloyd--With cats and dogs, it's "whatever floats your boat".

Good morning, Larry.  I remember my father having gout and think the medicine he had for it was colchichine (sp??).

Sandy--Good morning.  It's fortunate you don't have many terribly cold days or you'd have to find a way to add some heat.

Sandy, I changed my sleeping hours on purpose and I find I sleep longer, which ain't bad!  I would go to bed about 10 pm and get up at 5 am, compute, then go back to bed about 7 and stay in bed until 8 or so.  I found I did not go to sleep until midnight.  Now I am trying to go to bed about 11 pm and I may still go to sleep around midnight, but I have been known to sleep through the night, or have only one time to get up about 3 am.  The main reason for my change is the lack of posts on the computer and the lack of anything I want to watch on TV.  There is no point in getting up with nothing to do or watch.

Mary Ann

Mary Ann--I wish I could sleep through the whole night.  I wake up around 3 a.m. and can tell it's time for a nebulizer treatment.  That takes about 20 min. and by the time I am done I am wide awake.  Usually that's when I read.

Joan, there is a saying about parties in that the best part is staying home! I do like some, but when everyone and every organization is giving one or two, and many are potlucks, and within a short period?

Larry, as I said in Norm's, we ladies are not a group of chocolate kleptomaniacs!  :)  We remove the chocolate from our own bags before sending them on. Unlike most women here, the men seem to need more pencils, mini toothpaste and the like.

The charitable bags are admirable in sentiment but not in fact. The Immaculate Conception Catholic kindergarten had an excellent idea a week or so ago. Their gift bags had a bag of seasonings, two types of dried beans, and the instructions included to make a pot of delicious soup!

Jane, with the way you cook and care for your guests, I would love to come down and do a little grinchy. I really enjoy homemade preserves and home cooking. What's a few thousand miles when I think upon that?

I hope everyone is staying warm and anyone sick is now recovering. I generally recommend lots of babying, comfortable clothes, lots of naps and plenty of hot tea with honey. I only had the flu once after my one and only flu shot in 1985. It was the first and only time I have seen chills running up and down my arms and legs!

Hopefully, this Canadian cold dissipates soon, and you can get back to warmer weather!

angelface--I really don't like pot lucks.  If I am going out to eat I don't want to have to cook too.  Charge me a few bucks so I don't have to cook.  What a thoughtful gift for the Catholic School kindergarten to distribute. 

Joan, that is exactly how I feel about "pot luck".  Besides, what if my bowl didn't get emptied & I'd be embarrassed to take it home full....  :-[

Lloyd, " they will lick on the butter dish and shed hair all over the house for me to get in my mouth."..... I have a brother that would agree about having cats in the house.  I caught one cat on a table one time & nearly scared her out of her skin.... they really are pretty well behaved but I would not have cats if my husband hadn't gotten so attached to them because they stayed with him inside and out.

Larry, Cas suffered with gout for years & tried everything.  What I heard him talk about most was allopurinol, but he also had something that he took often when the flare was really nasty.  I think he tried uloric.... but most of all I tried to get him to watch his diet.  Every time he ate grapes or drank my Welch's grape juice (I can not drink OJ ) his gout would hit.  He insisted it couldn't be grapes because "they weren't on the list".  To which I would argue that our bodies aren't all alike or we'd all have the same allergies!!!  I do know he avoided sausage... and since he liked cherries, thought they were just what the doctor ordered.   :thumbup: I understand gout is very painful so hope Pat can find her trigger.  I didn't like the sound of side effects for the meds so wanted him to control with diet.  Every site on the internet & his doctor, had a different opinion about cause & cure. 

Joy, I sent you an e-mail & also used the message here... not sure I got it right, but tried.  I called & left a message for Bobbie, thank you & also Marilyn for her latest info. 

I'm between wash loads so better move. Noises from outside, sounds like something falling apart.  It is windy, flurries but not really snowing.  I unplugged the RV & brought the power cord back into the garage in case I need to use the snow blower.... wouldn't like to chew that up.  Chill index is already -5 & heading down. 

Angelface, we'd turn 'em upside down if we ever got together!  And I'd keep you supplied with jam, too!

Cathy just stopped by.  I knew she would and when she called to say she was coming, I warned her, no hugging.  She called to ask if I'd had lunch and when I said I'd just finished she said she was getting something and coming here to eat it.  Then she changed 6 light bulbs for me.  Boy, is it ever bright in here now!

shirley like Bis said what ever floats ones boat. every thing has a place for us all at one time or the other. I like the following statement. ( any word that has a counter part will fit)
so much good in the worst of us namely me
so much bad in the best of us namely you
that it behoves the rest of us to talk about the rest of us.

I will still have my cats Not in the house

Lloyd

Shirley--I never thought of my offering at a pot luck not getting totally eaten.  It's just that if I am going out to eat I don't want to also have to drag food along.  If it's that cold, get those geemogotchees out.:)

Janie--Nice that your daughter keeps checking on you when she knows you aren't feeling well.  I have vaulted ceilings and no way could reach those light bulbs.  When one goes out I have my housekeeper change it.

I called off the dinner for Sunday afternoon. Will only be 7 deg and they would be coming from out of town.  To icy for me to go out to store today and some things I needed. Just awful here. Drizzling, freezing. They say has been 40 accident around the area since yesterday.  First time I have seen them having to come and put salt and looks like sand at the corner to be able to turn onto my street. Glad as my house sits on the corner and would be hit if car didn't make the turn.
Cancelled Dr. appt again now until next Tuesday. Just a final on my year checkup. Not that important.  I will try and just go across to Ardi's which is across the street and get some bread and milk. Have lots of things in the Freezer. Filled car up with gas on Thursday.

JeanneP--It's smart to stay in and be safe in that kind of weather.

Good day to EVERYFRIEND. 

It is mighty cold here today....only 8 or 9inches of snow, with a temp to match.  The sun is out but it isn't doing much good at all. 

Congratulations, JOY, on the birth of a new little girl to your family.  They sure chose a sweet middle name for her! 

I have been stressing alone over a family situation for a couple of months,  but today the news is out so can chat with other family members about it...thank goodness.  It is so hard to keep a secret!  Our oldest son and family that just moved from Denver to Chicago a year ago are now going to be moving to Boston....mama has BIG job offer and just did not think she could possibly pass on this opportunity.  They sure did stress over it though as the family is very happy and well settled in Chicago. I sure hope it all goes well and they will find as good of a living situation there as they have in Chicago. 

I hope you all have a good day and those that are feeling under the weather start to feel much better very soon.

Austin son just called and it is 80* there today...boy does that ever sound good to me! 

Have a great day.

Jenny

Shirley,  yes,  I did see your message here  and I did get an e-mail.  I hope, by now, that you have been able to get in touch with Bobbie.

I know she will enjoy hearing from you.

(Thank you all, who commented on my new little grand daughter.   It will be a while before I get to see her in person.  They live in Connecticut and I am sure I won't get a chance to get up there until the weather is a lot better than it is now.  But, I will see lots of pictures., )

Joy

Jenny--Congratulations to your DIL for landing such a good job.  If you remember that's where Kate & Joe lived when Kate had the big job with Dunkin.

Joy--At least they send you pictures of Iris Joy.

I'm so jealous of all of you who have great grands!  It must be a very special feeling.  My grandmother was still living when I had my kids and she lived to see Cathy at 6, Cindy at 4 and the twins at 3 and my sister's oldest child at 1 and a half.  I'll be lucky if I live to see one.

Interestingly, I needed to get light bulbs this week and they're guaranteed for 10 years.  I wonder if I'll see any of them burn out.  When Cathy was changing them I told her to take note of where they were so she could confiscate them when I'm gone.  She told me I'd probably out live them.

I'm getting decorated tonight but the sweeper is still in the living room.  It took me longer than I planned because the steam mop died!  It's always something!

Yes,  Joan.  I do see a lot of pictures of all of the great- grand daughters, but so far, have not seen one of Iris Joy when she is awake.,  She is a little sleepy-head.  LOL    They came home today, so hopefully, they will have more chances to catch her awake.

Joy

The best part of spending time with Fe,  is  watching Kelly,  her Grand Mother   as she goes from being a Mom to a Grand Mom.
She is a completely different person. 

She finally can enjoy the baby,  even more then she enjoyed her own... because of course, she is not responsible for thinking of everything that "Fe's Mom"   (Madison) has to be responsible for.   

She now is the fun one.   And she loves it. I get the most joy out of Watching Kelly being GrandMa,  and Madison being Mom... 

Things are the way they should be...
Such Fun! 
Sandy

I know what you mean, Sandy.  One of my greatest joy for the past 10 years has been watching my son be "Daddy"!  For at least 10 years before he was a daddy, that's one of the things he wanted most in life.  And he loves it!  And she adores him!  I hope that never changes. 

I have to tell you that I'm disappointed in Amazon.  I have an email that says my order would be delivered before the close of business on Dec. 16th.  It still has not arrived.  Thank goodness it's not for one of the kids.  It's for my DIL and if it doesn't arrive, she'll understand.  I was here all day Thursday and Friday except for the time I went to the dr. and it wasn't supposed to be here that day.  USPS delivered a package at 7:15 a.m. and I heard them.  The dogs let me know if someone is here.   

Bis, I agree so thoroughly with the Thought of the Day. If we carry the burden of yesterdays around on our hearts we will be weighed down all of our lives.  Each new day gives us the chances of a new Beginning.

Joy, I know how you feel about having a Great Granddaughter carrying your name as a middle name. I received the same honor, my latest Gr. Grand is named Ashley June. She has two older brothers and they all live in Idaho..a far stretch from So. Ca.

I am late today, guess I was still tired from yesterday. I did have an eight hour sleep last night, and more napping today. Up at five a.m. to walk off the leg pain, then had a whopper of a pain after lunch today..it hurt so bad I was groaning, and when it ceased I started shivering so badly and felt so cold I had lay down and cover up. All is well since then, so maybe it was needed. God knows.

Time to go fix up a light supper. It is going to be cold tonight so I am staying right where I am...at home. back later.....

I just went in to Amazon to check my order and it says it's cancelled.  No reason was given and I was not notified of the cancellation.  I might have waited until Christmas thinking it was just late due to the season.  I wonder why they don't notify?  I am truly disenchanted with Amazon and not likely to order from them again.

Jane, I always check online when something is supposed to be delivered because more than once things have been delivered to the wrong address.  We have our address on both curbs of the driveway, it is "carved" into a stone set in the brick by the front doors, and this past summer I took a permanent marker (wide one) and put the name & number on the brass "flipper" of the mail box lid built into the garage door.  We get so many different carriers all the time they don't pay attention to the address & don't know our names.  We had a good carrier for a few years and got spoiled. 

FedEx & UPS are equally lax about having "regular" deliverers.   I am mad at myself because I wasn't paying attention when I ordered ink for the printer last week.... noticed it was "free shipping" & I automatically thought "Prime" ... only it wasn't & no "2 day shipping".  Finally got one order but still waiting for the other & I needed it last week.  My own fault, but I sure won't give them any rave reviews for speed! Chances are Amazon won't use the vendor you ordered from again if they give Amazon grief. Might be worth your while to let Amazon know what happened.   

Congratulations to your DIL, Jenny.  Good that your son can work either place and nice they can build on 2 careers.  My daughter has spent quite a bit of time in Chicago & Boston & kind of think she likes Boston best.  I think it was the "old world charm" while Chicago was more glitz.  Hope they feel at home & expect you will be making a trip soon, to check it out. 

Time for that Sat night bath, going to be chill index of 20 below in the morning so have warm clothes laid out, heavy coat, ski head band, gloves & UGGS.  My car has an auto skid thingy (most cars do) that I felt kicked in this afternoon... it sort of brakes & lets up.... like you do when it doesn't do it automatically.   :D   I do like winter but just talked to a friend that goes overboard on "global warming".... so asked him to send some of that warm about now.   :2funny:

Wish you could see these cats today, all 3 wanted to test the snow so I let them stay out about 15 min before I opened the door to have them zip past me to get in.  Tiger knows where every furnace heat vent is & loves to sit on them.  Tom doesn't quite get it but has found the "toe warmer" under the sink. I let Miss Callie come inside yesterday or day before & she immediately "marked her spot" so I rushed her out & cleaned up.  It is so bitter cold in the garage and for some reason she won't use the heated bed anymore... I've tried everything.  She is good about using the litter box in the garage.... worry-worry. 

well we relay have it in this aria as you all most likely know over 200 vehicle accidents in kc mo. alone.the throttle cable is frozen not movable on tractor so
can't feed hay today, I have the block heater plugged in and a heat light bulb next to one end of it and on the fuel filters hope that works to night. my space heater quit working in shop so a couple hours done it in shop today. when we were children we put on coats and ice skates and shoveled the snow off of the pond and ice skated. do not where my old skates are and don't think my legs would take it now days. sweet dreams and good night.

Lloyd

Tisie, those kitties keep you young. They have your number alright. Lucky cats. I hope they appreciate your TLC.

It is just past seven thirty and I am all ready to crawl in bed. Just remembered one,last chore...writing out a check for Church tomorrow. So off I go and then to bed.  Keep warm and well this night...even Ca. is growing cold. No global warming here. Love you all..June

Shirley, I tried for half an hour to figure out how to get in touch with Amazon Customer Service with no luck.  I know someone on here said they called but I don't remember who it was.  That just added to my bad feeling for Amazon.  Now I'm going to shut up and go to bed.

May God bless us, Everyone (except maybe Amazon.  Nah, I'm not that mean.)

JaneS I hope you are still getting good restful sleep.it is 2:57 here now. I hope someone comes to your rescue. with amazon or gives you a better resolve.
Have a great day.

Lloyd

June Drabek
I tried to send you a personal email it came back un derivable I did several others looks like they all went so some may get it twice and maybe  not weight and see. if not the link below I hope works. Have a great day.


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well as they say A bad piney returns. weather at 3:50 AM is -1º  predicted high for today is 10º  couldn't get tractor thorougher to work froze up yesterday. got heat light on it hopes it worked. will go see about daylight.have a great day everyone.

Lloyd 

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