halkel--You know where to go to state your political views.

Good Morning dear hearts. A sunny day in Stanton, Ca. but a high wind warning is in effect for two days. It woke me during the night, rushing through the trees. I am going nowhere, so I will pray for those that must be out in the weather.

Larry, I have no idea what my health Ins. covers. So far it has taken care of most of my hospital fees. I have never dealt with any thing in the business line..Ed took care of it all, and now my sons are in charge. I was just a simple housewife, where I feel I did a good job, and I loved doing it.

Bis, what was the cause of your loss of Internet and phone…weather, or appliance failure? I'm glad you were able to have it repaired so quickly.

Jane, I do hope you are feeling fine again. Maybe your body is telling you to really be lazy today, you do so much for so many so often. You need to take care of you.

Sandy, what an adorable dog, and what a lovely pose with its arm around the stuffed toy. I love it !

Gloria, I can't remember even once of a disagreement you and I have had. You are a great friend, and you have been a wonderful mother to your children..I KNOW that to be a fact, because they are so attentive to you.

Hal, you just gave me a good chuckle. We are not allowed to discuss politics here, but I have not heard either of us complain about that fact. Perhaps there should be an M.S. folder for those that suffer that ailment as there is for us that speak political jargon.

Bis, and I for one appreciate that place. Some wise discussions take place, even though we may get "heated" now and then, we learn.

June--My loss of phone service and the internet was failures on the part of my provider.  I called them at 5 a.m. using my cell phone, and they were here at 8 a.m. to provide service.

I still cant get my message across that all I was doing was mentioning the MS symptoms that I personally suffer with...There is nothing to read between the lines that at any point was I complaining...but I guess this is leaving it open for those ones who want to rally around Gloria to say their bit...or if not their bit, I am noting some sarcastic innuendos that a member is posting to someone else about never having arguments, but I will not elaborate, as again this member is admired, plus I will only be seen as if I am reading something that is not there...so I shall keep shtum......It is now plain to see that there will always be some who feel they have to come to a certain members defence, where others, of which I admire, do not get themselves involved...

This is not the first time Gloria has made this sort of comment to me before, there have been a few over the last five or six 
years that in the past I have bit my tongue, turned a blind eye, and ignored...So although I do admire your loyalty to her, as no doubt she will convince you, like last time that she didn't mean it that way....I am also saddened of your reaction to me...

Joan .... three hours is such a long time when we depend on the internet/cable service for so much.     I know that it would drive me nuts to have to be with out mine for so long.   

I glad that they did come and fix your service for you
(pretty quickly)  ... 

Sandy

Good morning from another warm, sunny day from the Interior! One that makes you honestly believe that Spring is on its way when you know that February, Nature's cruelest month has yet to be. Farrah has been alternating between being affectionate and "Hey! Do I "Know" you? Right now she is birdwatching and checking to see if I'm near the treat closet.

Sandy, I mentioned in Norm's B&T about Cliff, he is very sweet. Sometimes I feel I would like one of everything, but then I remember the period when I had six cats, each very much loved, but there were certain cliques among them and some snapping and avoidance even on good days. I also remember twice paying out over five hundred in medical bills, wincing over the empty wallet, but loving the results! I once figured out that those six cats averaged out,  cost me individually about $47.00 daily. But I was working and lived at the time in a large two bedroom apartment. Nowadays I just wish for a companion cat for Farrah; sometimes she seems so bored and me too weak for some real runabouts!

As to hearing about others ailments or lack there of. We're human, seniors and they are a part of our daily life like it or not. Issues with oxygen or falls, injured or aching body parts, we're human folks, and often need that sounding board. I for one care and want to know that others are doing well or concerned if they are not.  We are not alone; we are family! And yes I agree about politics, money or other red button issues kept out of a friendly gathering.

About regularly writing books in posts. I am often among that group, and I like to read others who post books, especially if they regularly do so. And I miss when that is taken away, or members disappear. There are certain posters I typically look for each day when I come to this site. It is family! One small critique, however, if you change subject midstream, could you start another paragraph? Sometimes I am reading along when a sentence jumps out and I am taken back until I realize it is a new subject.

As to funerals, after organizing and arranging two, I don't want one or see the point. Do you really need a higher grade silk coffin lining or that expensive fluffy pillow? Should we also include a flashlight and some good novels; or yarn and knitting needles?

I have instructions that preclude cost as my body will be sent to a Seattle medical teaching hospital/school, then cremated and returned on their dime and then those cremated remains will be placed in my church's sacirsy with my daughter's and others ashes going back to 1903. This seems both appropriate and respectful.

Good afternoon, Just got home from the skin doctors. Had a few saps, and the bit one on my forehead taken care of. He said good I came in when I did.  Next week foot doc. I guess a lot of our friends here keep them going. 

Amy safe trip.

Joan, thanks for breakfast, I felt like a hamburger  with cheese and tomatoe, so that is what I just fixed

Larry, I am sure you enjoyed your meeting. I hope Pat will feel better soon. Has she use her singer yet> I have had mine over 68 years, as I have wrote before, and it still works great.

Gloria< this weather is getting to me, it is cold windy and looks like rain anytime.  In here I guess I am lucky, and I am staying as long as I can, in my place, I can do what ever I want to the inside. Each of our clubs, Lassies and Rec. Club have a President, and other offers  which are voted on every year. Our Lassies President has been there for a few years now, we are very happy with her.

June, sending a hug

Sandy--I was pleased they came pretty quick.  Sometimes I have had to wait two days.

angelface--Like you, I enjoy reading about everyone's lives.

Linedancer--Good you got to the dermatologist and had those growths taken care of.  I sure admire you and all the activities you participate in.

Patricia, If you don't mind, I like to have the yarn and knitting needles and a book of patterns. 

Can't remember when I've been so sick and out of it but can't sit at the computer long enough except to read some posts & get off.  My flu started a week ago yesterday with a trip to Dr for antibiotic for sinus infection.  Then 4 days of fever, could not eat anything (such as one morning a single bite of egg sent me to the disposal for lengthy dry heaves)..... My doctor had worked me in that Thursday before & they didn't think I was really sick so when I called a couple days ago to see if I could get a pneumonia check, they suggested I try the new "walk in" ultra or extreme care places.  I just told them I wan't interested but changed my mind a day or so later, after I passed out sitting on the bar stool trying to get a piece of toast down.  One of those times when it seemed funny to me, was laying on the floor looking at the ceiling & thinking, "I don't remember getting down here"..... funny kicked in and next thought was, "guess we can still have "first time" at 82.  I've never passed out before. 

No pneumonia but no explaination for back ache.  Nurse wanted me to go on to ER for more tests to see if possible heart or other problem.  By then I was exhausted & opted to go home, she insisted I sign papers saying she had warned me & I refused.  I have cats to feed and have been trying to feed me, ate everything in sight one day & nothing sounds good again except sleep so I am being lazy.  This is one nasty flu bug & from what I'm hearing, NOT one covered by the flu shot. 

Janie, I'm glad you've found some relief with my cure all.  I wasn't ignoring you but no energy to type. 

The evening after spending the day at the ultra care facility I had a phone call from a neighbor wanting to know if I'd heard about our young neighbor living just west of me.  37 year old was killed on his new Harley when someone ran a light & was in his "space".  He died at the scene.  He was like a gr-son to me as he walked his German Shepherd past my house to the dog park nearly every day.  His wife was on her 2nd or 3rd tour of duty so he was lonesome & I love his dog so he'd stop & visit & I would hug his dog.  Can't tell you how much I will miss him. I heard his wife got back shortly before the accident, the dog loves her as well but I am concerned she won't think to let the dog see him before burial (don't know if he was cremated).  Old LaurenKat did see Cas the morning he died and she never once went back to the bedroom to look for him again..... animals do understand death. 

By the way, my little Yamaha Chappie will be the star of the antique motorcycle show the last part of Feb.  I was asked permission & gave it. The guy that gave it new life was pleased it was in good, restorable condition and I gave him no holds barred about cost..... I'm sure I can sell it for more than it would ever have been worth without the loving care.  I don't have any reservations about MY riding but there's no preventing accidents caused by careless drivers. 

Sorry this post is all "me-me".... I'm typing off line & back is killing me so will go feed cats & come back to post.

I am going to bed, the back ache hurts no matter how I sit or stand, hopefully it will be better tomorrow.   Hugs to all.  Shirley

Patricia, we are still having "winter" in So. Ca. A high to day of 63, and my ancient body says, "BRRRRRR". Having been born in Nov. in Mn. makes no difference..at 92, I'm cold !
Do you have any idea the age of your Farrah ? I assume she has been altered, so it seems strange she gets over active at times. Maybe she's like me. I ordered a new lamp on the internet. It arrived today and I wore myself out installing it. Got "over-active".
I agree with you about funerals. Money makers those that handle the remains. And added expense for those loved ones remaining.

Gloria de, I thank you for that hug..I felt it, and it was SO welcome. I had a cheese burger for lunch today, and they are so huge I brought half home and will heat it up for supper tonight. I'm so glad you can continue staying in your home Gloria, it is truly the best place to be. I have given away so many things in my last two moves, and I do miss them at times. They were of no value to anyone, but a part of my past life.

Janie, I can see when we get to Heaven, you are going to be one of God's "workers", whether it is knitting Angels wings or sewing gowns for those of us "retirees", you will still be our Janie, and I am quite sure there are loving doggies up there that will need t.l.c. 

Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear of your flu.  I hope you get better soon.

Mary Ann

Shirley, it is after 9 here in NY, but I had to answer you. I am so sorry you are sick. But please take care of that back ache, don't wait to long. 
dpse anyone in your family know how sick you are.

Shirley, I wish I had an instant remedy for you.  You are so giving of your help when anyone needs it.  My back is not completely well but at least I can navigate.  I have an appointment with the Chiropractor/Applied Kinesiologist next Monday and I think I'll make it until then.  I'm going to Shirley's Voodoo with the Epsom salts tomorrow again. 

June, thanks for the kind words.  I'm sure there will be "chores" for all of us to do.  God gave us all some talent to help and how we use it is up to us.  He will have you going around encouraging all of us to do our best and to think for ourselves.  I'm looking forward to meeting all of you

I was supposed to go to lunch with my granddaughter who lives in Phila. today.  When she texted to tell me she was on the way, I had to tell her I'd called off work and wasn't able to go to lunch.  So she stopped and picked up a pizza and brought it here.  We had a lovely hour and a half and some good pizza and conversation.  It's so nice to have them one on one sometimes.  She has turned into such a lovely and lovable young lady.  She'll be here for the weekend and I hope to see her again before she returns to Phila.

Now, I bid you all Good Night and may God bless us, every one!

Goodnight my beloved friends. I am suddenly all pooped out and leg is being mean, so I am off to an early bed and book. Prayers for those of you who are ill and in pain, may God give you freedom from your ills, and a refreshing tomorrow. Big hugs, Love and Prayers. June

Shirley, Shirley.  What are we going to do with you.  Your sick, you do understand sick and what it means.  Get yourself to a doctor and find out what the problem is and get it taken care of.  Call one of your kids to mind the cats, cause if you don't get well, there aint gonna be no one to take care of them PERIOD.

You worry the fire out of all of us.  Now git to gitten and git it taken care of, that is an order from this old hairy legged Master Sergeant.  Got it!

Nite nite to all, God Bless and Sweet dreams.

Shirley:  Hal has written a perfect message to you - you need to have some tender loving medical attention.  Hugs to you.

Amy:  The quilt pattern is from a magazine and actually was not written very well so it took a lot of my time to figure what it meant.  There are block of the same fabric that when placed will look like a large V of blocks throughout.  Everything in the quilt is muted to dark gray pattern - because our g-daughter says her favorite colors (now) are gray and gray.  Such a pickle!  I am stuck now with no place to hang it to look at it before sewing - the floor isn't working because one knee is screaming at me every time I try.  So it goes.  But - you have a big load on your mind with health issues and your good buddy needs tender care.   Sending you a super hug!

Larry and Gloria:  Wishing you could have a taste of the split-pea soup.  I never use recipes and this one turned out pretty good. 

Jackie:  Sorry about your daily pain.  My hubby has daily shoulder pain and driving aggravates it.  I am most fortunate but have gone through a few things.  Take care. 

Joan:  You look the same every time I see you!  Young at heart!    

Oh, - almost forgot - got so excited over the Puppy!  Thanks for the picture, Sandy.

Sandy - I just have one word for that precious puppy ..... Awwwwwww   

Shirley,  You know I'm only 3 hours away.  Don't Make Me Come Up There!!!!!!!!     
Seriously,  trying to tough something like this out on your own isn't fair to your family.  You'd be there for them; time to let them be there for you.
Prayers and good thoughts winging their way up I-35 from me to you.

Sleep well, Everyfriend and have Pleasant Dreams. 
 

ANGELFACE....
..thank you for your post, and I sincerely thank you, as you were the only member who posted in my support, ( so good to know you genuinely care about folks and want to listen, good to know there are people like you that exist, and yes I fully agree..).... Now I am aware of the members who are quick to turn their backs on me and support the member who made the nasty comment, and not once, as last time I gave her the benefit of the doubt.....as we say..." we live and learn..."   Now I shall continue.." putting myself first, and looking after me....." and only support those, who support, and are genuine to me...again," we live and learn..." The support is rarely ever there when one needs it the most...these last few days have been a real eye opener in Soda Shoppe, just waiting to see who else was quick in taking the opportunity of " sticking the knife in," as the old saying goes........

CAROL...
..thank you...but as previously mentioned it wasn't posted as a " complaint.." just a fact..and maybe to educate those who knew nothing or very little about the illness...it was there to read only if they wanted to...But yes I am human and I dont like this particular illness one bit...

Quoting: Shirley...  " Sorry this post is all "me-me "...
...go ahead Shirley, I care and I am listening....

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






In A Pickle

My three-year-old daughter stuck out her hand and said, “Look at the fly I killed, Mommy.” Since she was eating a juicy pickle at the time,  I  thrust her contaminated hands under the faucet and washed them with antibacterial soap.




The Consequences of Folly
By Arie Leder, Friday
Scripture Reading: Esther 7:5-10

Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining.
Esther 7:8
As Haman begs the queen for his life, she is reclining on a couch. We know that Haman is pleading with her, but when the king returns, still fuming with anger, it looks to him as if Haman is now trying to molest the queen!
Esther does not try to correct that impression. She abandons Haman to the consequences of his folly, and he is soon impaled on the pole he has intended for Mordecai.
Fools are incorrigible: “A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! . . . As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly” (Proverbs 26:3, 11).
Haman, the enemy of the Jews, was an intelligent man. He shrewdly arranged the affairs of state, even managing to get the king to decree death for all the Jewsâ€"because he hated one Jew in particular: Mordecai. Haman was smart, but he was also a foolâ€"and fools seldom know when to stop.
Fools confide in their management skills; they’ve got all bases covered and keep friends in the right places. They behave as if “there is no God” (Psalm 14:1). They forget that “the Lord works out everything to its proper end, even the wicked for a day of ¬disaster” (Proverbs 16:4).
As we interact with people each dayâ€"whether they are family members, neighbors, coworkers, or others, let us always seek to act wisely.
Thank you, Lord, for the wisdom of Christ that has overcome the foolishness of the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
   

“Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.”

~ William Butler Yeats

Good Morning everyone!
I still have a sore throught and nasty Hack. My BS is better this AM. Have a great day everyone,

Lloyd

Good morning everyone.

Driving wasn't bad till we hit the city limits and then the roads were snow covered but nothing to worry about. Appointment went well and thank you all for your good wishes.The neighbour looked after our dogs for us and when we drove in we also found out he snow blowed our driveway too!! We are truly blessed with wonderful neighbours.

Today is pick up dh vehicle and laundry...

Mary Ann, I too took it as Gloria was talking about herself on the matter.

Hal, well said!!!

Shirley, please look after yourself, I really don't think you want ol hairy legs after you.. :2funny:Besides not only do your cats/kids need you, we also need you in here.

Carol, hope you can post a photo of the quilt when done,
June, hope your leg is much better today.

Gloria,gentle hugs... enjoy your day.

Larry, you amaze me with all that you do!!!

Joan ,thank you for breakfast..and all that you do in here...

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning, Lloyd.  I hope you feel better very soon.

Amy--Good morning.  Glad all went well yesterday with the appointment and the weather.  What nice neighbors you have to look after the dogs and snow blow the driveway.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I slept better last night than I have in ages.  I broke down and took 2 Ibuprophen before I went to bed.  I'm sure that was a good part of the reason I slept better but I still don't like to rely on medications for anything.  The fact that I took them means that my back is hurting worse than I care to admit.  But I'm forcing myself to stand up straight and to walk straight, no matter what. 

I wish everyfriend a good day.  Do what you must to make it so.  It's yours and yours alone so fill it with exactly what you wish.

Good morning, Janie.  I am glad you slept well but wish you could get medical help for that hurting back.

Good Morning Everyone!

Well I am up and got to get myself cleaned up to head out to the church for men's breakfast.  Our cook, Jerry, fixes a really good breakfast for the tummy like the food for soul.  Hot biscuits, patty sausage, hash browns and eggs with plenty of hot coffee and good companionship and someone always brings some nice fresh rolls.  Oh, boy making myself hungry.

Must be kinda cool out, the heater keeps coming on to warm the house.

I gotta get a move on.  Everyone have a great day.

Good morning, halkel.  That sounds like a very good breakfast to me.

Good morning everyone, another cloudy one. Beginning to wonder what it would be like to wake to a sunny morning.

JACKIE  no I wasn't talking about you.

HAL  I try to get the first appointment with my eye doctor after their lunch. Even then I am there 1½ hours. He had several others in different rooms at the same time. I have told my family for years I do not want a wake or a funeral service. Nothing. I want to be cremated and I could care less what they do with the ashes. I will not be there.

PHYLLIS  like you we really have not had winter weather here. Altogether I don't think we had 10 inches of snow. And no days down to zero or below. Last week my son had a tick on him, in mid January they should all be frozen dead.

MARY ANN  thank you. I do not pick on others. I only know if I complain all the time  no one would want to see me coming.

JOAN  so salsa makes an omelet Spanish? Gosh then my son made Spanish stuffed peppers. Will have to tell him that.

HAL  better to have ashes scattered to the winds than  in a casket in the ground in a cemetery where no one goes. NO politics, PLEASE. We have been through a year of nothing else.

JUNE  the wind has been whistling around this corner the last 2 nights. During the day I don't  it but at night it keeps me awake. My dear June, you are anything but simple. You may have been a housewife but you are a smart lady, too. Thank you, I did the best I knew how raising my children. At times when I am with one of them they will talk about some of the things they learned from me. Makes me feel like I did something right. I just thank God they are more like me and nothing like their father.

JOAN  you get better service for you cable, etc, than we get from Cox.

JACKIE  if I have something to say to you I will say it, I do not use innuendos.

PATRICIA  the fancy coffins  IMHO are such a waste.

GLORIA de  last night I was thinking it has been a long time since I had a hamburger. At the time I was thinking even a Burger King one would taste good. Like you I like sliced tomato on mine. Sun just broke through the clouds and warmer than normal for January.

SHIRLEY  so good seeing you here. I had been wondering if you were sick. Did not think you had taken a trip. I pray you are on the road to recovery now. So sad about your neighbor. I hear things like that on the news here at times.  Take care of yourself. A back that hurts is no fun. Now call your family and let them know how sick you are. You need someone to help you for a change.

JANE  wish Shirley's magic would work on my back. Glad it helped you.

HAL  love your message to Shirley. You said what I was thinking.

CAROL   I never used a recipe for pea soup either and it always came out good.

JOAN  breakfast looks yummy this morning. Thank you for all today's goodies.

LLOYD  at least your BS is better this morning. Hope you feel better soon.

AMY  glad yesterday went good. Wonderful, you did not have to dance with the snow blower when you got home.

JANE  standing up straight is something I could not go for awhile. The shots I had a few weeks ago helped and it feels good not to stand up right. I will get more on Tuesday and hope they help even more.

HAL  hope you enjoyed your breakfast.

Hi everyone.  It is a glorious January day here in South Carolina. It is currently 43 degrees and will only get to about 53 degrees this afternoon but it is nice an sunny.  I had a fine trip to Madison, Georgia yesterday to meet 5 of my friends for lunch.  The only problem encountered was a fairly long delay due to road work and taking the Interstate down to 1 lane.  However, I got there with about 5 minutes to spare.  We visited and ate lunch for about 90 minutes and I got home before 2 pm.  I have been busy this morning as have more sausage muffins in the oven for Pat after fixing here scrambled eggs with all the trimming for breakfast.  In a few minutes we will head to COSTCO so Pat can get her new glasses and while she is doing that I have three items to pick up that we need.  When I get home I will fix my frozen fruit.  I think that will be it for today.

Jackie, I learned a lot from your posting of the symptoms MS folks have with the disease.  Thanks for sharing that information.  Don't forget we love you as a member of our online family and each of us must decide what we are going to write on these discussions.  We each have our own ways and opinions and perhaps would not write something someone else has written or expressed as an opinion. 

JaneS, hope Doctor Shirley's treatment helped your back. 

Gloria, those sleepless nights can be very annoying.  I am fortunate in that I usually am not bothered with them but do on occasion and keep laying there thinking I will go to sleep.  Hope your CNA was able to do some decent cooking for you yesterday. 

Hal and Phyllis, I am like you and it will be up to my wife and son whether there will be a memorial service for me or not.  We paid for our cremations several years ago with the Georgia Cremation Society.  That freezes the price and our experience with them when Stacey passed was outstanding.  Scott had the same experience with the South Carolina Cremation Society.  All it took was a telephone call and they take care of the rest and it is so much better than dealing with a funeral home and incurring that very large expense.  However, I understand that we each have our own feelings about cremation. Our church will soon build a  columbarium and we plan on getting two spots for Pat and I and using one for Stacey as each niche will hold the remains of only two people.   

June, glad you don't have to worry about things like health insurance and that your son takes care of that for you.  I am sure you were an excellent housewife.

deAngel, Pat has not spent much time on her new (old) Singer Featerweight nor in her sewing room.  I am hopeful that as Spring comes she will feel more like doing so.  However, she really likes it and says it sews beautifully what little she has used it. 

Shirley, hope you weren't hurt falling to the floor when you fainted.  Apparently many people are now sick with the flu across the nation.  I sure hope you are about over the flu.  Did you let someone drive you to the clinic?  How sad about the 37 year old neighbor.  My son has decided, I think, to sell his motorcycle and I find that wonderful news.  Fortunately his accident on it was in his driveway on slick leaves but it has caused him physical problems. 

Amy, glad you had a good trip yesterday and that you have a kind neighbor who looked after your driveway while you were gone. 

I think you might enjoy these two short videos as they are neat:

http://www.ba-bamail.com/video.aspx?emailid=24411

https://www.youtube.com/embed/mFfeU85CozU

Pat is ready to head to COSTCO so will see you all tomorrow at least in my thoughts.