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PATCHEZTOO
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Thank you so much for your words of support. They mean so much to me, Shari. I know of all people you understand how I'm feeling.
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MOM2ACAT
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I can understand your frustration. Sometimes the side effects of certain meds are almost worse than the conditions they are supposed to treat. My pain meds sometimes cause stomach upset, and they make me tired, but I still wouldn't be able to function without them.
We had quite a bit of heavy rain in BR today; wish I would have remembered to put my rain gauge back out, just curious how much we got. When I went out for the mail there was standing water in the road.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Well, Shari, it seems like I'm continually going backward. lol Deep down inside I know it's all the meds in my system that's making me feel so lousy.................tired, weak, sick to my stomach short of breath etc. I just get so discouraged and frustrated. Tomorrow it will be twoweeks since surgery. Do you think I'm expecting too much? Audrey
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Audrey, hope you are feeling better now.
It was a rainy afternoon here; we were under a severe thunderstorm warning for awhile, but all we had in my area was some heavy rain. Looks like the sun is trying to peek out now. Still under a watch til 8pm.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Okay......leave it to me to screw up the progress I've made.. I tried to get into bede while Julie and Dragan were here and I had miscalculated the step I had here and fell flat on my back. Thankfully both Julie and Dragan were standing right behind me a broke the fall. I pulled a lot of muscles in my thigh, but it's feeling a little better every day. The Home Care Nurse said he didn't feel I'd done any permanent damage....just set me back a little. PT is coming tomorrow. As I said Leave it to me. Audrey
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MOM2ACAT
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Well, so much for summer; we have a freeze watch out for my area through Monday morning. It's been raining here in Big Rapids most of the day, and when I looked out about a half hour ago, there was a little bit of snow mixed with it. I brought my two hanging baskets of flowers inside a few minutes ago, it's very, very cold out there with the wind.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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I've enjoyed this stretch of nice weather too, but it feels like we had a few days of spring and went into summer.
My yard is looking good now; this weekend my niece raked and mowed my lawn, and my nephew got my outdoor furniture out of the shed and onto my porch. After my chemo on Tuesday, my best friend is going to take me to get a couple of hanging baskets for the porch.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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TANKGIRLE
Posts: 80 5/2/13 7:37 P
I get right hip issues after about 4 miles of walking. Not bad enough to make me quit but bothersome all the same. So what happened with our weather, we went from winter to summer and someone forgot spring. I ride a motorcycle so it's bothersome when I have to dress heavy in the morning on the way to work then stuff everything away on the way home. I'm not complaining mind you, but what happened to the ease in?
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MOM2ACAT
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I can relate to that, as most of my pain issues concern my left hip. I hope the surgery helps Audrey and that you have a speedy recovery.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Next Tues. I'll be having my hip surgery. On a bad pain day like this it can't be soon enough. I get so frustrated and discouraged. Audrey
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MOM2ACAT
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No rain here today, but it's been cloudy; the sun is just now starting to come out. We reached 65°F here today.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Sure different today. Gloomy, chilly and rainy. Ah Michigan!!! lol audrey
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MOM2ACAT
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It reached 70°F here in Big Rapids; I can't spend much time outdoors because of pollen, but I'm loving the weather anyway.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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I can't wait to be able to get outside and walk. I've missed that so much!!!
I actually have a spot to sew now and that is keeping me sane till I can get out and about. lol
Audrey
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FATTYBJ
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Today is a beautiful spring day!!! I could deal with this all year!!! Just did the 3 mile heart walk in Kalamazoo, now am anxious to be outside for more sunshine!!!
Edited by: FATTYBJ at: 4/27/2013 (11:14)
With Christ I can do anything!
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MOM2ACAT
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We reached the low 60's today and after some light rain this morning, it's been sunny. I noticed today the grass is really starting to green up.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Yesterday we got "spurts" of rain/snow mix but that was it. Today therre's sun off and on. Friends in West Branch have sent me pitures of snow there today. They've got about 2" and it's still coming down. Audrey
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TANKGIRLE
Posts: 80 4/24/13 9:24 P
Ya, good luck with that Cheri as it snowed most the day today.
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PATCHEZTOO
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Now remember CHERIJ16......this is Mich. we're talking about where you get snow on Mother's Day. lol Audrey
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CHERIJ16
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Wow! I hope it stays warm in Michigan. I'm coming home from Texas in two weeks!
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MOM2ACAT
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We made it to 63°F here in Big Rapids today!
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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I used to love aqua aerobics/therapy. Can't find a place around here. Maybe after my hip surgery I'll investigate more. Audrey
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ASTERIX1951
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Warmer weather is on its way, and I am thankful for all the rain (even if some ends up in my basement!). The lakes really need the water. It is another sunny and getting warmer day here in southeast Michigan! I am looking forward to walking outdoors instead of at the mall.
I started water aerobics 2 weeks before starting sparkpeople, so the swimmer is a good icon for me. My zodiac sign is also water, so seeing the water image is a good motivator for me.
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MOM2ACAT
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I think we were spoiled by an early spring last year, I remember a year ago I was already having to use my air conditioning towards the end of March. Now I am still wearing my winter coat.
I bet that all the stores that sell yard furniture and all that outdoor stuff aren't having a very good start to their season this year.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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I think the storms we had washed Spring away. Audrey
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MOM2ACAT
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It feels more like a winter day here than the middle of April. We are even getting some snow flurries; great big fluffy flakes at times. The wind is making it very, very cold.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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It's still raining here It's quieted down some and the wild ducks are waddling around and seem very happy. NOT ME!!! lol Audrey
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MOM2ACAT
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We had our first tornado watch of the season of the season issued earlier today, but it was cancelled after about 2 hours.
I wish I had thought to put my rain gauge out before it started raining yesterday. (I put it away for the winter so the water won't freeze in it and break it.) But from reports I've seen online I think in Big Rapids it's 1.13 inches so far.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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The ground crews were out in the complex today and I even liked hearing their engines. lol I even opened a window. It's been a long time coming. Audrey
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MOMMACONS
Posts: 2 4/16/13 1:56 P
It is another beautiful sunny day here in Mid Michigan....another 1/2 inch of rain last night bringing our 7 day total to 5.25 inches. Raked the flower beds yesterday. I am soooo ready to get this house opened and get some fresh summer air in! Enjoy your day my friends! Lori
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MOM2ACAT
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It made up to 60°F in Big Rapids today!
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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My dad's birthday is May 8th, he has told me before that he can remember getting snow on that day.
I slept in til 9am, and when I got up, the sun was shining. I had high hopes that it would stay out but that wasn't the case. It's still not as gloomy as the past week was though.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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When I was in West Branch we had snow on Mother's Day. My son just called and they are having near blizzard, I guess, in Grand Rapids. I hope it stays away from here. Have a doctor's appt. tomorrow and don't need treacherous sidewalks etc. being on a walker. Audrey
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JANLUCTAT
Posts: 26 4/14/13 8:42 A
It was snowing a couple minutes ago. I can't believe snow on April 14 (western, LP).
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CHERIJ16
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I am in Texas for the winter but will be heading home to Michigan around the 5th. of May. I sure hope it warms up by then!
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PATCHEZTOO
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So far we've been missed. West Branch got a couple of inches of ice and then ssnow on top of that !!! Still feel a chill. Took a hot shower, but that warmth didn't last. lol So early night with the heating pad again. It's suppose to be a lot warmer on Mon. That's the next day I have to go out. Audrey
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MOM2ACAT
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Hope you are feeling better today! I spent most of my evening with a heating pad and a book, listening to the wind and sleet outside.
We had some freezing rain overnight that later turned to snow; less than one inch of snow though, and the ice was turning to slush by mid morning.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Yes, iy was windy and rainy here too, Shari. I did go to the market and now I'm so sore I can barely walk. It will be a very early evening for me under the covers and snuggled up with a heating pad. Audrey
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It's very windy, rainy, and cold here today, and I was reluctant to go out in it to get my mail, but spotting some crocuses coming up in the yard made me smile.
We are supposed to be getting some freezing rain, sleet, and snow tonight, but they have been showing sunshine for Saturday and Sunday in our forecast.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Now Dennis, I have seen half hour spurts of sun here and there. Isn't that enough for you? lol
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Been looking for sunshine the past three days - where did it go to? dennyb
"Most of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
MOM2ACAT
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It got up to at least 52°F here this afternoon, a beautiful day! Just wish that pile of dirty snow on the corner of my yard would melt now.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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It's 43°F here right now, and after being cloudy all day the sun is finally coming out.
I had a nice morning; went to an Easter breakfast at church and the service afterwards with my mom and sister.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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It was 57* and sunny here. Jason and I went out to get shelves, step stool and a floor lamp. Now I'll have light in my living room. Hope everyone has a good Easter. Audrey
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Another beautiful day! It was 49°F when I last checked. Almost all the snow is melted from my yard except for the piles left by the snow plow.
I'm signed up to get pollen alerts via email from Pollen.com; they don't send them out if there is no or very low pollen. I just got my first one of the season today, I guess that is a sign of spring!
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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He's doing an anterior so recovery should be short, Shari. Audrey
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Beautiful here in Big Rapids too; it was 47°F when I went out for the mail.
I hope your hip surgery goes well Audrey; by the time you are healed there should be some nice weather for walking.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Welcome to the group, Cheryl. Went to orthopedist and I lost more weight. According to him, 7# since Dec. I'll be having hip surgery in May and I really can't wait. Can't take this pain anymore. It's beautiful here in Shelby Twp. Maybe Spring is coming. lol Audrey
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Welcome to the team Cheri!
We still have some snow on the ground here in Big Rapids, but there are patches of grass showing. I haven't seen any robins yet but a few of my friends have.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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CHERIJ16
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Hi Everyone, I'm from Michigan but we winter in Brownsville, Texas. It is only 71 and windy here today. I hope Michigan is warming up for you. I will be coming home the first of May so hopefully it will be really nice by then. I love May in Michigan!
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I noticed before I got up this morning, there seemed to be more birds chirping outside than I have heard in a long time.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Today I took my trash out to be picked up and I heard birds chirping and it sounded so nice. Like maybe Spring will actually come. lol Audrey
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The sun was so nice yesterday! It really warmed up my house coming in through the windows. I had two very happy cats napping in the "sun puddles" too.
There are actually some patches of grass showing now here and there. I hope I feel like taking a walk through my yard in the next few days to see if any of the spring bulbs have started coming up.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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PATCHEZTOO
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Yeah.......the sun was out today. Got busy unpacking more boxes in my sewing room. Still a lot to do. But it'll get done sooner or later...............probably later. lol Audrey
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There Is a warrant out for His arrest, He is proably is on the run now. Pesky Critter
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PATCHEZTOO
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Guess the groundhog was wrong.lol
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I saw that, I looked at the extended forecast this morning for my area and it's very discouraging! I just want it to warm enough so I can go out for my mail without feeling I have to bundle up for a trek across the frozen tundra!
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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It's not going to be better this week, Shari.
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Our wind was awful yesterday too; still windy today, enough to bring down the windchill, but still not as bad as yesterday. Sure does not feel like the first day of spring.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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We've had flurries off and on for days and today the wind was horrible.
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The snow is here again..
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Hope you both feel better soon Audrey and Deb.
Dreary and drizzly here today too, and we've had fog. At least the temperatures are not too bad, but we have possible snow in the forecast tonight.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Boy I wish the sun would come out. lol After the bad fall I took last week I haven't wanted to go out in public. The swelling and bruising on my face is getting better, but still feel awkward out in public. I have gotten back to some mild exercise. Audrey
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Posts: 53 3/10/13 11:10 P
Audrey, I hope you get to feeling better soon.
I have been dealing with Achilles tendon pain and even worse, depression. I am trying to get back on the boat. It is a horrible feeling when I feel like I failed. Things can only get better.
Hang in there, Deb
Debbie
Accept life completely on life's terms.
Nothing happens in God's world by mistake.
I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes.
AA Big Book (page 417)
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40°F and sunny today! It's the kind of day that really gives one hope of spring.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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The sun came out here late in the afternoon. Still very chilly outside, but at least the ice is melting more each day.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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The sun is out and it's beautiful. Went for my check up and I'm happy/frustrated. My weight hasn't changed since Nov. This is the longest "plateau" I've ever had. Can't exercise more because of my hip pain so I guess I'll just hang in there and hope if I have surgery I'll be able to get some serious walking started. Audrey
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Posts: 738 3/4/13 10:52 P
hope everyone had a great day
I am blessed and highly favored.
I am who I am and i'm learning to love her.
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Yes, it does seem like it's been an extra cold Winter. I've been chilled to the bone all Winter.
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I think the worst part is that it's been so cold; at least to me, it seems like this winter has been colder than normal.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Glad you got your power back on. I'm so sick and tired of Winter.
THINK SPRING
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We had a widespread power outage here in Big Rapids yesterday; it affected Mecosta County, Osceola County, and I also heard parts of Lake County. It started around 1pm; just a few minutes after I finished my last load of laundry for the day. My power came back on a little after 8pm. Needless to say, with a high of only 28°F, it got quite chilly in my house. I passed the time doing a lot of reading, under warm blankets!
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Happy Valentines day everyone. Hope you all did well today. I did good today, I even have a few calories left over, and I just did 31 minutes on the WII Fit Plus. I’m not sure how to track them yet though. I don’t know if I should break them down by stepping, hula hoop, running, boxing and strength training, or just put that I did one of those things. I really like the WII, it gives me a variety of exercises.
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It is here too, and I also have a sinus headache that is not helping my mood. At least it's warm enough here that some of the ice is melting.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Sure is a gloomy Valentine's Day here.
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Posts: 7 2/13/13 7:04 P
Nice sunny day here in Michigan.
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Please be very careful, Shari. Don't slip and fall while spreading that stuff. Our maintenance men are so good about clearing our lots ans sidewalks. Audrey
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Audrey, I did find some ice melt today, but the ice is so thick in spots it's not helping a lot, so I think I may have to throw some kitty litter on it just for traction. Apparently, the ice is a problem for a lot of people. I was going to get the ice melt at Meijer along with my groceries, but they were all out. I did find some at Walmart but their supplies are running low. I got enough though to hopefully last through what is left of this winter.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Same here. I love it!! Audrey
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Nice, sunny afternoon today
"Most of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
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How about kitty litter, Shari? Audrey
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Still lots of ice around my house. I need to get some rock salt when I go shopping tomorrow. I had to use table salt on my front steps this morning, LOL, but it worked!
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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No ice here, but I'm still staying inside to get laundry done and finally finish the last of my boxes. Then I tackle the sewing room. Don't ever want to move again. lol Audrey
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Lots of ice here in BR after it rained all night last night. Glad I did not have to go anywhere today. I have to go for chemo tomorrow, but the weather is suppose to be better tomorrow and hopefully the roads will be too by then.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Hi Everyone. I'm glad to see everyone survived the snow storm. We only got six inches. Not enought to keep me from going to work. Darn. I need to get moving, but I just can't get motivated in the winter. Any suggestions.
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Oh I know it is , Divamama, but the pain can really get to me. I just do a little at a time and chipping away. ha Audrey
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Patcheztoo, sorry to hear about your back and hip. However, lifting boxes is a great workout, too. For the past couple of days, I have been crazy busy cleaning up my house. I checked the Fitness Tracker and that counts as a workout! Lucky me, lucky house!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT!!!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Phillipians 4:13.
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With my back and hip problems I couldn't get the snow off my car so I just stayed home and worked around here on emptying more boxes and organizing. Audrey
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We ended up with almost 8 inches of snow here in Big Rapids. My car was stuck when I tried to move it for the plow, but 3 of my neighbors came over and helped me with it. At least it is not so bitterly cold, and the sun has been shining brightly most of the day.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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I only hope the snow doesn't stop me from going to PT. Audrey
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You can do it Ginger! The emotional and mental parts are important too.
The snow is really coming down here in Big Rapids, and it's the wet and heavy kind too; glad I don't have anywhere I have to go until the storm is over with.
Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill
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Stay positive, Ginger. Everyone is here to help. It's not easy to be "up" when it's so gloomy and cold out there. Audrey
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GINGER You are at the right site for positive results. Emotional concerns are valid. Put your mind in gear to get the rest of your body going. etc.... I wish you much success on your spark journey. dennyb
"Most of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
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Haven't had any major weight loss or gains, which is good on one side. But I am spending a lot of time getting to know and solving the emotional and mental road blocks that are getting in my way. This is the first thing that I need to do to be successful.
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