http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=ELLFIN3 ELLFIN3's Blog on SparkPeople, home of free diet plans and a healthy living community http://assets2.sparkpeople.com/assets/nav/logo_spark.gif http://www.sparkpeople.com/ http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5393750 Not much going on today! I did ride the exercise bike for 12 min at 30 mph. Now to rest from mot doing anything all day! : ) Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:08:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5392463 I got quite a bit done this morning. Then this afternoon I had to give up My office so the Office Manager could do payroll for the Gunroom! I worked in Her office. I did ride the exercise bike. I did not ride long~10 minute! I will have to build back up! <BR> I hope everyone had a great Monday! Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5391224 We went to a new place for breakfast. It was good! Got back I started trimming trees over the paths. It was very hot and very, very humid. I worked awhile then went and set in front of the fan for awhile : ) I watered the tomato and pepper plants with miracle grow. DH and I put in some sprinklers for the garden. We got everything loaded. Came home and I cut up a watermelon I got Friday. I started laundry. We went to eat. We realized We had forgotten the trash at the "FARM" . So... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:21:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5390219 Got up. Had breakfast. I started tiling the garden. I got hot and tired. So I told DH I thought I would mow for awhile. I got most of the trail around the property mowed before the lightening and rain moved in. DH was working the dirt pad for the shop house. After the storms passed I finished mowing and DH finished tiling! I also pick some more sand plums and a tiny handful of blackberries. I am going to have a small dish of ice cream with the blackberries. The I am going to rest! ... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:22:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5388867 OK I have found out I am a person who takes on the feelings of others. It has been a really hard few weeks. The storms~even though (gratefully) We are Ok and have no damage~ I feel the pain of Friends and even People I do not know. This last week with the death of Our Great Nephew~I have felt His Mother and GrandMothers pain so much! I have for some reason told Myself it is Ok to over eat and to not get the fitness I need! WOW! What happen to the CAN DO ATTITUDE! OK NO MORE!!! I have ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:50:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5387826 After the Great Nephews funeral the other day My Sister-In-Law (His Grandmother) said He was always telling Her to get out of bed and and exercise! Her Sister said go to the Y and do the water walk! She said She was going to try to do better. I suggested on nights when it was not to hot We should walk. We use to do that! But She said it is just to hot!! My favorite excuse is I am so very tired. I told that to a Doctor many years ago and He said He did not care how tired I was I had to... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:30:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5386774 Yesterday was really bad. After the plumbing problems at the "FARM" the guest bathroom toilet stopped up late Monday evening. So even with a plumbing in the house I had use the auger to unstop it! Then We all got ready and went to the funeral. The church was packed. The Electric company Our Nephew worked for had shut down and they were all there. Justin was a power lifter and all His team mates and coaches were there. And of course a lot of Family! His Mom and Grandmothers were not d... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:01:21 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5386265 Will blog tomorrow!! Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:06:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5384946 It is so easy to cheer on My fellow Sparker! But so very hard to cheer for Myself!! <BR> So to help I got some Kid Squad stickers to use in My WooHoo book! I need to get more focused!! <BR> Tomorrow is going to be a very hard day!! I went today and found a dress to wear to the funeral! I just hope it fits. It is hard to shop on Your lunch hour, especially when all the shops are across town. <BR> I hope everyone had a great Monday!! Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:31:29 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5383657 I appreciate the thoughts and prayers! I know a lot of people do not believe, but it does help! <BR> We got this morning at the "FARM", had breakfast and did a few things. Then We went for a drive to find a local lake. We were looking for a place for the kids to fish and swim next time they are there! We finally find it. We went home We were going to fix hot dogs and such. Btu the toilet was stopped up so We spent part of the afternoon fixing that. I do not think that part of the motor... Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:28:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5382816 Our Great nephew was killed in a tragic car accident last night!! He was only 28. Please tell everyone You know WEAR YOUR SET BELT!! <BR> We have had a great day with the Grandkids. We picked some sand plums, work in the garden and other fun things! They are watching a movie with GrandPa right now! <BR> Be safe!! Love You!! (((((HUGS))))) Sat, 8 Jun 2013 21:29:34 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5381659 No bike riding last night! But I did get 2 loads of clothes done. So I do not have so much to do sunday evening! I am going after work to pick up the 16 year old Grandson and the 9 year old Granddaughter. They are spending the weekend with Us at the "FARM"!! It should be a fun time. I have had a very productive day! WooHoo! I hope everyone is safe and having a good day!! Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Fri, 7 Jun 2013 16:20:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5380569 It is still cloudy and depressing, but I decided to get it together! As one of My favorite saying says~SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP!! I need this on a Tshirt. I have gotten a lot done at work today. Even did some faxing for DH and DS!! My Son is doing much better! And I can credit His Girl Friend for that!! I have not heard from the Oldest Daughter as to whether We will have the 2 Grandkids this weekend or not. I will call Her tonight. I hope everyone had a great day! I appreciate each and ... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:02:23 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5379140 I know some of My attitude is the weather. There is only so much rain and clouds a person can take. We got 1.5 inches of rain last night and this morning. It just seems like I do not get much done. And it seems like I have a lot to do. I know deep done that is not right. Last night I was going to ride the exercise bike~well that did not happen. We went to eat. I got home and gathered up the trash of the house and cleaned out the frig. I went out and feed and cleaned up Lillypad's house... Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:36:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5378172 My Mind thinks i should be exercising more. But My body when I get home at 6:00 says NO!! I have had some more walking today. I took the Office Doggies to the vet. And did some shopping for the office. I need to talk My body into riding the exercise bike tonight!! : ) <BR> We got 3/4 inch of rain last night. It did not seem to change the river. The rive still seems to be going down. I hope so. The insurance adjuster was out to the house today. He said We had roof, siding, gutter, ... Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:23:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5376950 They still had the street in front of Our office block when I came to work. We just went around the barricades. The Boss had already been in during the night. Now We are putting back all that was moved to higher places back where it belongs. Plus the Gun Room is open! There still places around the world where there is bad weather! Thoughts and prayers their way!! Well I better get busy!! Love Y'all! ((HUGS)) Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:38:42 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5375991 My office manager called last night and I did not see the call until today. They spent yesterday getting the Our offices and store ready for flooding today. DH and I went out that way and the road is blocked on both side of Our offices! She told Me to dress down tomorrow. I am sure if the rives is up as much as they thought it was going to be~We probably have water in Our offices! I have a called into Her~but I am sure We will have to walk in from the south! Probably about a mile! Th... Sun, 2 Jun 2013 21:07:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5374914 We are OK. We had high winds all night long. And at least 5 inches of rain. My rain gauge is not very big. We lost power during the night. At least the motor home has a generator! Not much sleep last night. Not much got done today. We had put the vehicles in the woods to protect from hail. We got the car stuck and had to use the trencher (when the tractor would not start) to get it out! When We went to eat tonight We heard there was a lot of flooding in this area. I called the kids... Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:18:37 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5373802 It is Friday! An organization advertised an Indian Taco sale. We had just been talking about Indian tacos at work. We decided to get them for lunch today. They were just $6.00. I called and went to get them. Well they were being made in a home. I thought Oh No! I had already ordered so they said they would deliver! <BR> They were the best Indian tacos I had had in a long while. They were not greasy. The fry bread was very fresh. Great lunch. Lots of calories, but worth it! <em>3... Fri, 31 May 2013 15:19:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5372537 I thought the Grandkids were going to the "FARM" this weekend while their parents went on a retreat! But no it is next week. We have been shopping for the weekend~I think everything will be OK. I will have to pick the plums Myself. I hope there will be some for the GrandDaughter to pick! We will get the rest of the garden planted this weekend. DH had sand and gravel delivered. I think I should be able to get some good healthy fitness in!!! <BR> There is still a possibility of storms... Thu, 30 May 2013 12:10:57 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5371825 I was very busy at work today. I do not know if I accomplished anything or not. But I was very busy at it! We are under watches and the storms are coming. <BR> Please everyone be safe and weather aware! Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Wed, 29 May 2013 19:46:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5370349 I got up a little early to finish the laundry We brought home from The "FARM". I hope to get a lot done at work today. I brought My own lunch. I brought roast, carrots and a small potato. I have researched sand plums. We have a lot on the "FARM". I want to make jelly or something. Any suggestions? <BR> I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!! Love Y'all! ((HUGS)) Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5369706 I hope everyone had a great Memorial day! We got the electronic fence done. We got the mowing done. We will have the GrandDaughter and one of the Grandsons next weekend! Enjoy Your week!. Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Mon, 27 May 2013 21:00:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5368761 I had another nice day! I got around and came to the "Farm" ! DH put the electric fence around the garden. Then We cleaned out the storage container. It sure was hot in there! But that is done now! We rode around the property. We cooked out! Nice day! I hope Yours was too!!! Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Sun, 26 May 2013 21:50:11 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5367874 My Sister-In-Law and I got up around 8:00. We had breakfast. And after a bit We took Her things ovcer to My other Sister-In-Laws next door. The three of Us decided to got to lunch together and to the cemetaries. I striped Our bed and washed sheets. I am still doing laundry. Last Load. We went to eat. Then We went to the 3 cemetaries where We have loved ones. We were gone for awhile. When We got home I cleaned out the front flower beds and planted seeds. I made the bed and had left ... Sat, 25 May 2013 20:25:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5366535 It is cloudy here right now, but they say We should not have much bad weather until next Wednesday. They are saying in My area they have all the supplies they need! Isn't that awesome!! I hope the weather does hold off so these folks can get the clean up done! I want to Thank all Who have sent their thoughts and prayers to the folks of Oklahoma!! A Special Thank You to the AWESOME A TEAM for making My Capital A of the Day so special! THANK YOU!! <BR> On a good note My Sister-In-Law from... Fri, 24 May 2013 09:26:45 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5365474 I woke to rain hitting the skylight. The areas hit by Sunday and Monday's tornadoes are getting rain. There are flash flood warning out. There is some hail. Later today and for several days they say there is a possibility of tornadoes!! Please everyone be safe! It sometimes takes something like what has happened in Oklahoma to bring out the good in people. I sometimes get down on folks and their attitudes. But when something like this happens it brings out the best. Our school where... Thu, 23 May 2013 09:36:03 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5364466 The clean up has begun. Our area that was hit Sunday is surreal to look at. I have to go through part of it to go to work. The Oklahomans, the USA and the world is stepping up to help those in need. The Red Cross has more volunteers than needed. The supplies are flowing in. The moneys going to the Red Cross and Salvation Army are coming in. This area of the state will be BACK stronger than ever! I want to Thank all who are praying for the Oklahomans affected by the storms Sunday and M... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:38 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5363241 My family is safe. But there are some many other that are not. Moore, Ok took a direct hit. That storm went just north of Us and was not on the ground then. It is so hard to put into word the devastation. They say it looks like a war zone and it does. The area hit Sunday about 3 + miles from Us lost 2 people. The last count I heard on the Moore area was 91. I am sure as they continue to search that will go higher! They did find 101 over night alive. It is just so difficult to see t... Tue, 21 May 2013 09:49:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5362053 We are all OK! We could see the tornado from Our back porch and went to the storm shelter. It hit a trailer park 6 miles southwest of Us. We have insulation and stuff from the trailer park. It went up I-40 and pushed tractor trailer rigs off the third tier of the I-40 onto highway 177. Homes along that highway (which I take to work) were torn up. We had golf ball + size hail. One of Our plumbing truck had hail damage-not to bad! A niece lost a barn and (I have been told) a niece-in-la... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:53:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5360135 DH and Mr R went down to the new property yesterday. So I got most of My house work done last night. Boy was I tired at bed time. <em>334</em> I got up this morning and started in on the rest of the house work. Got that done. Last night I also got all the laundry done. I am ready for company now. My Sister-In-Law from Texas is coming Thursday. I did get My Memorial Day flowers so I have to get those ready to go to the cemetery. I will work on that tomorrow evening. We did get sig... Sat, 18 May 2013 11:07:46 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5359068 We were to close on the Lake place Monday and that was postponed. We were to sign yesterday at 2:00 so We went to the storage building and found part of what We had been looking for and then headed to Arkansas to get Memorial Flowers at A to Z. That done We headed back to Eufaula. At 1:00 I got a call that We still had problems and could not sign yet. So We went to Walmart in the area and shopped and did some other shopping. Around 3:45 I called the Real Estate Dude ad He said We would s... Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5357486 Right now I have 2 Boston Terriers, a Pit/Sharpe mix, and another little dog in My office. The Boston's belong to My Boss, The pit/sharpe belongs to My son and the other little dog belongs to one of the Guys in the Gun Room. It is funny to watch Me walk the dogs. LOL!!! <BR> It is cloudy and muggy here I hope it does not storm later! Be safe and Enjoy Your day! Love Y'all! ((HUGS)) Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:58 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5356561 I have done a lot of walking today! WooHoo! I heard from the Real Estate Guy and We should close on the lake place Thursday Morning. I will be so glad to be rid of it. I know I did not want to sell it, but once I made up My mind to sell I want it done. DH got the septic tank and lateral lines in today. Big WooHoo!!! Another reason for wanting to go and close I need to go to A to Z in Alma Arkansas. I get My flowers for the cemeteries (Memorial Day) there. <BR> I hope everyone has ha... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:15:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5355410 DH went back to the property this morning to dig the hole for the septic tank. He was having trouble so I spent most of the morning trying (without success) to find some to help Him. He called around 2:00 and said He had it almost ready. He was also going to try to till up a place to plant watermelons, cantaloupe and such. <BR> Now if I can just get back to regular work! <BR> Enjoy the rest of Your day! Love Y'all!! (((((HUGS))))) Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:14 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5354391 We went to the property yesterday morning. I drove one of the plumbing truck and pulled a trailer with a brush hog and a tiller on it. We started the day by spreading gravel where the motor home goes. We got it put in and leveled. I got the water (from the rains) out of the paddle boat and DH helped Me set it up. I saved a lizard who was swimming in the paddle boat. I found a beautiful birds nest with eggs. I also saw two beautiful bunnies! We then built a deck/porch for the motor hom... Sun, 12 May 2013 20:59:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5353514 I will blog about today tomorrow! Love Y'all! ((HUGS)) Sat, 11 May 2013 22:25:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5352161 We are going to the new property tomorrow and come home Sunday. We have Our motor home there. DH is going to work on the septic system. I need to do some spraying for tics and for poison ivy. We still have to be very careful about the poison ivy even if it does die. The oils and such will still be there. DH takes some medicine from the pharmacy for poison ivy and also takes Dawn soap showers. They say Dawn breaks up the oils and washes it away. I hope We have better weather than We h... Fri, 10 May 2013 12:46:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5351178 We had rain over night and it has been misting rain all afternoon. Kind of a indoor kind of day! I have not gone out much with the dogs at work today. The last few days We have gone out and walked some. Extra fitness! I think tomorrow is suppose to be nicer. I hope so! <BR> I hope everyone is having an AWESOME DAY!! Enjoy! <BR> Love y'all!! ((HUGS)) <BR> <BR> <BR> Thu, 9 May 2013 16:21:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5350012 My teeth cleaning and visit with the Dentist went very well yesterday/ No problems!!!! <BR> Today is Our office manager's Birthday. The boss got a limo to come get all 10 of Us and take Us to the Grand Casino's Sports Grill for lunch! Oh My!!!!!!!!! I had a mushroom swiss angus burger. I left part of it and most all My fries for the Fat Fairy. So much food. We had a great time. Now back to work We go. <BR> I hope everyone is have a great day!! Love Y'all! (((((HUGS))))) Wed, 8 May 2013 15:29:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5348628 Just a routine teeth cleaning. I am not having any problem. WooHoo!! It is a beautiful Spring day! Finally!!!! I hope everyone has a great Tuesday. Love Y'all! (((((HUGS))))) Tue, 7 May 2013 12:48:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5347381 I have a very good life. And I am happy most of the time. This last year has been hard since My Son was in so much trouble. He had found a very nice GirlFriend and the have found a house together. She works and He is working some. I hope they can make a good life together. But since My DH has said He wants nothing to do with My Son it is hard to do it all by Myself. I feel I have done well with My eating and have not binge ate. But You have to put on the Happy Face for everyone and th... Mon, 6 May 2013 12:20:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5346505 We went to the property this morning. We now have electric and water to the motor home! WooHoo. We came home and I started laundry and started on the book work. Then I started moving the boxes and sacks of books to the golf car and over to the big shop across the road. We went to eat. I cleaned out LillyPad's house. I am ready to get back to My book. I hope everyone had a great Sunday!! Love Y'all!! (((((HUGS))))) Sun, 5 May 2013 18:17:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5345612 The tylenol PM or what ever DH got worked and We all rested better last night. We went to the new property today. I was going to spray for tics and such, but it was only around 50 with a very, very strong north wind!! So I stayed in the motorhome and read. It was very nice!!!!!!! I hope everyone had a great Saturday! We are babysitting the small Grand dog tonight while His humans are with the Grandson playing baseball. Enjoy Your evening! Love Y'all! ((HUGS)) Sat, 4 May 2013 20:18:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5344569 DH is having gout flair ups. He moaned and groaned all night. So I was up too! The Doc said the get him some Tylenol PM. I hope it works. <BR> I am feeling better~just kind of drug out from the antibiotics I am taking. <BR> It is Friday!! Enjoy!!!!! Love Y'all! (((((HUGS))))) Fri, 3 May 2013 15:54:01 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5343441 It is normally 77 the 2nd day of May, but it is 40, cloudy and very damp and windy!! There is bad and dangerous weather all over! Please be safe! It is almost the weekend! Enjoy the rest of Your Thursday!! Love Y'all!! ((HUGS)) Thu, 2 May 2013 16:05:37 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5342268 I am working on getting back to One~der land!! Today one of the Girls went to the store for lunch meat and such and She got a watermelon. That is one of the best melons I have had in a long time! Foods like that make it easy to eat right! : ) Together We can do this!! Love Y'all!!! (((HUGS))) Wed, 1 May 2013 16:54:34 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5340729 I do have a UTI. The first thing He said is how much pop are You drinking and I proudly said none! He did not say what He thought it could be. The nurse asked if I had seen a specialist. I told Her no! I do not have much faith in specialist. I saw a rhuematoligist last year a lot of pain trying to get blood. A lot of expense and no answers!! Doc gave Me an antibiotic and the stuff that turns Your urine orange! <BR> Well since I had to be gone this morning I better get back to work! E... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:22:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5339777 The last urinary tract infection I had the Doc said I had to give up diet pop! OK so I gave up Pop. I drink a small amount of orange juice, diluted tea and water and that is it. I have been doing this for over 6 months. But now I have a urinary tract infection again. I am going to see the Doc tomorrow. This is so not fair!! I will see what He has to say. <BR> The weather is very nice here (a little windy). I hope everyone had a great Monday. Enjoy the rest of Your day!! Love Y'all!!... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:22:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5338603 We went to the Farm today! We put together a spray wagon. And I used it on the web worm in some of the trees. DH mowed. He also mowed a new path! I found some poison ivy and sprayed it! We went to the storage and look for what We needed and did not find it. But by the time We went to the storage We were hot and tired. We will look again next week. Mr R does like the Farm lots of place to check out and lots of walking/running room! No cars!! <BR> Well I am doing laundry so I bet... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:56:38 EST