I'm Limping Along With The Internet

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

I'm busy building an ark here. LOL. We are being inundated with rain and thunderstorms every day. We had thunderstorms throughout the night and most of the early daylight hours today. I use the term daylight figuratively because it is very dark here today due to the storms and rain and even the satellite signal is in and out.

I am not feeling well. Still having allergy problems. Sneezing a lot, itchy eyes, runny nose. My MRSA is in full swing right now too. My husband has a lesion as well.

Ian worked Monday and today so with that and helping to teach Taekwondo he has ended up with a couple of 14 hour days this week.

Yesterday morning when I got up I went and checked on the chinchillas. Baxter was standing at the end of his cage with a crazed expression on his face. I asked "What's up with you?" About that time I felt something furry touch my ankle and looked down. It was Stinker. She was running loose. I had to get my son and husband up to help find Blocker and put her up too.

Ian went with me to town so he could use the internet while I did the grocery shopping. I had to go to the post office, newspaper office, power cooperative, bank, IGA, Aldis, Wal-Mart, Kroger, and the meat market. We grabbed a bite at McD's and came home and put it all away and fixed a healthy supper.

This morning I saw a deer and a really big pretty turtle when I was doing my chores. My peonies are blooming. They are beautiful and smell wonderful.

My Sears washing machine is on the fritz again. I will never buy another Sears appliance.

I will eventually respond to blogs, blog comments, spark emails, and sparkpage comments if and when my internet is fixed.

Calories - 1402
Carbs - 97 (net - 83)
Fats - 59
Protein - 101

Steps - 20727
Miles - 8.50
Cardio Minutes - 121

  

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DIANE929 5/16/2010 12:23AM

LOL...I WANNA COME STAY AT YOUR HOUSE!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLCB1023 5/15/2010 9:00PM

Glad you got some internet time in....good to hear about your day. Hope everyone is feeling better and back in their places. LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMMYFIT 5/15/2010 2:10PM

Ughhhhhh... MRSA is such a bi@#h to get rid of! How did you get it? Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAZINGSWORD 5/13/2010 12:31PM

Wow! I am glad that you caught Stinker! A chincilla on the lam! LOL! No wonder Baxter was looking at you the way he was! :-( Guess he wanted to break out too! It poured here yesterday and it was damp and chilly, not to mention cloudy! AND I got my first glimse of a BLUEBIRD!!!! I just got a new pair of cheapie binoculars, (which work), but by the time I got to them to put them on, bluebird flew away! It was very small, and just as bright turquoise blue as can be. It was the back of him. He didn't stay at the feeder for about 10 seconds. Guess he doesn't like safflower seeds. Oh, well. I will continue to keep all of you in prayer and trust that you will have wireless waves to work the internet on your computer. You are loved! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 5/13/2010 10:43AM

Glad you had Baxter to help let you know about the break out! If you can send some of that rain our way, we need it so badly and you seem to have an over abundance! Hope things settle down for you soon, you deserve a break! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 5/13/2010 6:15AM

It has rained all night here too so we are with you on building that ark. Take care and have a great day. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

JAYJO64 5/13/2010 5:22AM

Feel better and know that sunny days are coming! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUVSBULLDOGS 5/13/2010 3:42AM

Busy girl. Don't float away. We shopped today, also. Have lots of good beachy things to choose from. Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 5/13/2010 1:51AM

I hope you don't float away with all the rain! Allergies have been so bad, hang in there. Hope your get bets better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 5/12/2010 11:27PM

Man so many of us are sick.. Hope you feel better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

~MISS_TEA~ 5/12/2010 10:56PM

Sounds like a very busy day. Hope you feel better quickly, it is the worse being ill! Report Inappropriate Comment

Ditto

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

It the words of Monty Python. Say no more. Say no more. LOL.

  

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WISEWIFE 5/12/2010 9:12PM

Sorry you are tired, I miss you! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 5/12/2010 6:07PM

What? Take it easy Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 5/12/2010 9:59AM

This too shall pass Report Inappropriate Comment

MONSTERDECOOKIE 5/12/2010 9:27AM

Look... are you insinuating something? lol You don't have to respond to this...wink wink, know what I mean? Report Inappropriate Comment

MAJA0123 5/12/2010 7:36AM

"It's just a cute little bunny.. AAAHHH.. RUN AWAY.. RUN AWAY!!!!!" Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 5/12/2010 7:25AM

nudge, nudge ... wink, wink ... Report Inappropriate Comment

~MISS_TEA~ 5/12/2010 2:18AM

awww. . . .come back. . .it is only a flesh wound! Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 5/12/2010 12:04AM

Hang in there...this too shall pass.. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUGLET- 5/11/2010 11:13PM

I am having internet problems too. It's running very slow. I guess we're in this together for awhile at least. Report Inappropriate Comment

Update

Monday, May 10, 2010

I am receiving a lot of emails about my internet problem so I thought I would clear up some of the confusion. I have Alltel High Speed Mobile Internet. It was about our only option here. We are in a very rural area and in a gray area. And we have never had a credit card. On Saturday May 1 we had rain and storms and major internet problems. We finally called on May 4 when it did not improve and Alltel informed us that it is a problem with a Verizon tower which is the closest to us and it would take up to 14 business days to get it fixed. People in our area are having problems with their cell phones too as Verizon and Alltel are the chief carriers here. So every day I drive 5 miles and try to find a place where I can get a signal long enough to allow me to get some posts answered until my laptop is out of battery. At home it barely works. Two days ago it took an hour and half to post one message I had to get posted. I can download messages and not send them. As of today I have email 400 messages and get further behind every day. When I do get online I have to take care of team leader business so everything else waits. You can imagine how upsetting it was to me when I finally read my emails in in inbox and one of my friend's husband had died.

It turned cool and nasty here. Cloudy, rainy, gloomy, windy, damp Saturday and will rain every day.

I had a nice Mother's Day. I fixed breakfast and did a load of laundry and then went for a long walk with hubby before we headed for the metro east St. Louis area. We took our mobile internet and it didn't work until we got out of the county which is around 20 miles. It worked fairly well in the metro east area. We went to Wal-Mart, Sam's, Dierbergs, Petsmart, the mall and Barnes and Noble. We ate at Culver's as I didn't feel like going to a sit down dinner as I had bad allergies over there. My boys bought me the new South Beach cookbook. YEAH!!

I am staying within my calorie range, carb range and getting my exercise in.

  

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SLCB1023 5/12/2010 3:55PM

Good to hear that you had a great Mom's Day. HOpe the internet problems finally get resolved. MOM has similar problems... she just goes to an internet cafe and enjoys a smoothie while using their internet. Not that that is an option for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

PENNYAN45 5/11/2010 11:48PM

It's good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed Mother's Day. Looking forward to having you back online regularly. You are missed! Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYIRIS313 5/11/2010 10:32PM

Oh .. being out of touch can be so hard. I bet you want to kick that cell phone tower. That frustration must be going around. My best pal out here lives in a very rural area and for the last week, her internet and her phone service has been erratic. Even when she CAN get a call or email, it acts up. Last night, we got disconnected as she talked on her cell phone ... 7 times! ARRGGHHH Its a conspiracy, I say. Glad you managed a good mother's day. Stay well and happy! We'll keep this spot warm for ya til you can get back regularly! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUVSBULLDOGS 5/11/2010 9:23PM

Sorry about the internet ; ( Dang. Keep doing what you can and don't get frustrated. We love you. Keep us in line and give us advice with your wisdom. Thanks for blogging. Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAZINGSWORD 5/11/2010 5:54PM

Glad to hear that you are doing okay. It turned cold, very windy, and very wet here in Frederick Maryland. Had a friend who really needs heart surgery as she has a leaky heart valve and a major heart attack. But don't know if she'll do it. The South Beach Diet is a good one! I just picked up a small paperback version of the Mediterranen Diet, along with a Mediterranen cookbook. Daughter, who earned BSN, says that is what her hubby eats as it is the best all the way around to watch his blood sugar to prevent diabetes. But South Beach & the Mediterranen from what I can see are very much the same. I needed to get some new ideas for cooking. I don't use the sat fats or trans fats but basically olive oil. I love the whole grains for cooking & in bread. Plus roasted veggies & fresh fruit. But still with the foot issue resolve I now have the cyst on the outside of my left knee so I am working out with a personal trainer 2xs week to get stronger in: knees, quads, strings, hams, abs, biceps & triceps and it's working thank goodness. I trust that things with the internet & mobile phone will work out. Take care and have a good week! Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 5/11/2010 2:41PM

Sorry about your internet problems.. Sometimes we'll have weather related problems with ours...we are so used to being on our computer, at our house it seems like a mini disaster..LOL I love getting books for gifts...nice Mom's Day present from your boys.. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 5/11/2010 10:27AM

Poor thing! I too had a good Mother's Day, all 3 of my kids called, and DH took me out to the buffet where we usually have brunch on the weekends. Prime rib & grilled veggies! Plus he bought me OPEN by Andre Aggassi, which I've been wanting to read. Hope the internet gets settled soon. Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 5/11/2010 8:24AM

I am in Kansas but had an awful trip. It started raining hard on us just north of KC and continued. The good thing is that I did great, didn't cry and we arrived safe and sound - just in time for multiple tornado warnings. YIKES Just an idea but maybe you could get someone to help you with your team duties when something like this happens again. It might take some stress off of you. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 5/11/2010 1:44AM

Yes that would be so hard to drive all that way just to do team leader duties. Just open and delete the nonessential ones, like mine, and get back to us later. Your 14 days are almost up, right? So sorry about your friend's husband. Report Inappropriate Comment

AMBER_MLE 5/10/2010 11:46PM

Ugh, so frustrating! I really hope your internet gets fixed soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 5/10/2010 10:29PM

Yikes regarding your internet. Sorry to hear about your friend's loss :( I look forward to updates when you can... Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEBUG1944 5/10/2010 10:02PM

I'm sorry about your friend's husband. I know that would be very upsetting. I hope your internet problems get fixed someday...that's the best I can wish! Good luck, my friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 5/10/2010 9:16PM

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's husband! We're so dependent on the Internet for things, including staying in touch with so many people. What a treat to get the cookbook for Mom's Day, though! Hang in there. This, too, will pass (one hopes). Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 5/10/2010 9:07PM

You are indeed a very dedicated sparker! Report Inappropriate Comment

Continuing Saga

Sunday, May 09, 2010

1 week 1 day minimal internet. LOL.

  

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SQUIRE777 5/11/2010 10:22AM

sorry you are having so much trouble, BUT, it sure does sound like you and hubby had a GREAT Mother's Day! That day was MY "WAKE UP DAY", my husband and I stopped and went on swings at a childs playground! I've been wanting to do that for a long time! I had quite a laugh doing it, but was AFRAID my weight would pull the swings down! I took pics of my husband on the swing and he took pics of me! WELL, when I downloaded it later and saw my pics, I was HORRIFIED! That was IT for me! Time to get my head out of you know where and GET SERIOUS! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 5/11/2010 1:43AM

Ai yi yi. Sorry for the frustration. I lived in a rural location last year. It wasn't for me. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 5/10/2010 10:39AM

Sweetie, I'm so sorry! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

MRE1956 5/10/2010 10:01AM

I've been PC-free at home this weekend (am still awaiting its repair), and while I couldn't do the things I'd usually do and enjoy (almost too much), I found that I did survive fairly well...... Wishing you the best with the situation...... Report Inappropriate Comment

ENUFF81020 5/10/2010 12:14AM

Happy Mother's Day!! Good luck with Alltel. Keep up the good work with your fitness and your garden. I am happy to say that I broke 10,000 steps three days now--but I won't today (too much pain after I tackled some chores.) Keep your chin up, Sylvia Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 5/9/2010 9:02PM

:( Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDICANE32 5/9/2010 8:39PM

that sucks. i hate when technology throws off my routine. i hope all else is well. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 5/9/2010 6:03PM

I wish I could share mine with you Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 5/9/2010 4:52PM

Hi Morticia. Are you happy to be off the pc? Just enjoy the Spring. Hugs Anna Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 5/9/2010 4:41PM

That would drive me bonkers ( not a long drive mind you). Happy Mother's Day! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 5/9/2010 4:27PM

Hang in there. Guess you are suppose to be doing other things right now. I am going to Kansas in the Morning and will be back late Wednesday. Take care and enjoy these beautiful spring days (you know - the ones we are having between the rain and the cooler temps). Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

LUVSBULLDOGS 5/9/2010 4:20PM

Write them a letter. Report Inappropriate Comment

JERSEYGIRL1950 5/9/2010 3:34PM

There's a reason for everything..Happy Mother's Day..Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYJAKE1 5/9/2010 3:15PM

I have done Atkins in the past, I did very well and lost 100lbs. After my son went into the Marine corps and I broke my foot and had to have surgery, i put 60lbs back on to which I have lost 18 of. My question is, for the past week all I want to do is sleep. I come home from work and sleep until bedtime, then go to bed. I am not sure if I am not eating right or what. I have been low carbing since March and this is just hitting me. Any suggestions? Report Inappropriate Comment

Same Story

Saturday, May 08, 2010

No internet.

  

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SIMPLE_TAILOR 5/10/2010 8:44AM

Bummer Report Inappropriate Comment

LUVSBULLDOGS 5/9/2010 1:16PM

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SUZYMOBILE 5/9/2010 11:32AM

Argh, argh, argh!!! Hope your loving family treats you to a wonderful Mother's Day anyway! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 5/9/2010 8:16AM

How frustrating... Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day. I am having lunch with Brian (our oldest Son), his wife, and my sweet Father. Tomorrow, I leave very early for Kansas. I am going to see Jason (our middle son) and his wife and to also put some flowers on my Step Mother's Grave. She was a great woman and I miss her. Take care and have a good week. I will be back on Wednesday. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

~MISS_TEA~ 5/8/2010 11:34PM

Happy Mothers day, if you can even get this! You must be so frustrated. Lots of love! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMMINJENN 5/8/2010 10:56PM

Aww, ready to hear your interesting stories... Happy Mothers Day! Report Inappropriate Comment