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1/15/13 6:28 P

Good evening to you

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1/15/13 7:35 A

Good Morning team!!

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1/11/13 5:34 P

I got the stretchie band at Wal-Mart yesterday and it also come with a dvd and now I want to watch the dvd before I start doing the workout. I also gave my girlfriend the band and the belt so she can workout also but now I have to buy her the dvd to she can workout with Leslie.
Darlene

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1/10/13 2:05 P

I'll be going to Wal-Mart and I found some bands that are different strength last week and I'm going to see if they have them and if they do I'm going to buy them and they are from Leslie's exercises.
Darlene

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1/3/13 2:20 P

I went to the store for a few things at Safeway and it took me 20 minutes and I also walked on the treadmill for another 10 and a half minutes so it was a good workout.
Darlene

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1/2/13 11:11 A

After a great weekend with family i need to get rid of papers from 2012 as well as papers i still have after my mother passed away. I will get back to exercise as well, starting out a little at a time. My granddaughter gave me a new DVD so i look forward to doing my floor and chair exercises as i listen. 23 degrees here but back to gloomy and cloudy, yuuk! But i will be busy, need to put new calendars up , fill in my 2013 pocket calendar etc. Have a great day,

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1/2/13 12:32 A

The kids are back to school tomorrow and I might go on the treadmill or just walk in my apt with Leslie. I might not be here this coming weekend cause I might take care of my mom again at their place.
Darlene

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12/23/12 3:41 P

Has a great day at Church and we sang Christmas Carols.
Darlene

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12/22/12 11:47 P

My kitchen is also small and I don't have a pantry but boy would I really would like one.
Darlene

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12/20/12 11:45 A

My kitchen is small and i have a pantry in the basement so make many trips down the stairs too, not much fun with these sore knees sometimes but i can still do it. Have a great day, Georgine

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12/19/12 9:33 P

I did my walking this morning and the stairs I don't know how many times today I lost count.
I live on the second floor in a apt. So I use the stairs everyday which I hate but that is the only way to get somewhere.
Darlene

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12/19/12 2:43 P

My store is about 3 blocks away and i enjoy walking when i need little things i can carry. No walking now when there is little snow over frozen slush. Our winters as we knew them seem to be gone. I would rather have 3 feet of snow than what we have now.I love to get out and shovel but now if you scrape you uncover the frozen slush.

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12/19/12 2:18 P

Went to the store and back and that is 30 minutes one way but 15 both ways.
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10/31/12 11:32 P

dont worry it happens and Barb welcome back it was great to hear from you

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10/31/12 9:53 P

Ooops1 Think i put the saying on the humor page

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10/31/12 9:48 P

SO glad to see you back on line, was so worried about you and DH. SO happy!! Georgine

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10/30/12 11:52 A

Good morning! So nice to see you post Barbara! Glad to hear Phillip is doing well, glad you can keep up with him in good health. I have learned more about Aspergers since you told us about it, It was even written into one of my mysteries with an explanation, they are amazing children. I am glad you had no damage from Sandy. It is so sad to see all the damage especially from the water.
So great to hear from you, keep safe and healthy, post when you can. You were one of my mentors when i cam to Sparks and didn't know how to do much but get into trouble , ha! Georgine

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10/30/12 9:07 A

Good Morning my friends, Just had a few minutes but wanted to let everyone know I am praying for everyone that was in Sandy's path. Since we live on the coast of Georgia we have experienced so many bad hurricanes through the years and they are nothing to take lightly.

I know we have several members that were directly in the path of Sandy. I pray everyone is safe. Always remember material things can be replaced, as long as you are safe.

I have been trying to read some of the post. I am praying for every need here.

As for me...I am trying to make the days a little longer..lol! Phillip is having issues this year in school with sounds around him, so now I am trying to get everything together to start home schooling him by the Thanksgiving holidays.

As all the older members know Phillip has Asperger's Syndrome. My days never have enough hours for me to sit and post here on Spark the way I would like too. But the Lord does give me plenty of time to love and be loved and be a part of such a wonderful transformation as I am so amazed every day by the things Phillip accomplishes.

Don't give up on me...I am still doing great and still love everyone!

May God Bless You All,
Barbara

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9/24/12 11:29 P

hello dont worry about it enjoy my friend

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9/3/12 10:19 P

Hi Dee, sorry i didn't get to the jokes and quotes for a couple days. i usually do it in the evening and ended up with company or going to the cabin. Georgine

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7/5/12 2:05 P

Hi everyone! I, too, do not do well in this heat and i don't like being stuck inside with AC either. So much to do outside in the gardens and yard but just too hot and buggy. More storms came thru with strong winds and now 8000 people in the area are without power. We have friends at our cabin but they brought a generator with them. We had a great parade but i stayed inside, had enuff the day before at hubby's reunion with no AC. We did go to watch the best fireworks display i have ever seen, actually needed a light jacket as there was a cool wind, wish it could have stayed. I am trying to get a better attitude and get back on track, this weather just shuts me down. Barb, it is so nice to hear from you, just pop in when you can to say hi. You are not letting us down, we know you won't forget us, just take care of yourself.Georgine

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7/5/12 12:13 A

I know it seems as though I have let every down. I just don't have the drive or the energy to get on spark any more. I keep trying to push but seems the mule has forgotten how to push the cart! HA!

I have been busy or as busy as I can manage with Phillip and Kale. I take them to karate and back home. I do manage to get the stuff out of the garden put up once Charles gathers it.

I absolutely can not stand the heat, so that leaves me stuck inside.

We have survived the storms outside of some major winds and rain. We do have flooding all around us, but we are high where we are so we are dry, but so many are not as fortunate, we do live in between the St.Marys River ,the Satilla River and the Altamaha River
and they have joined so not only roads are flooded and closed but homes are flooded.
It is nice living close to the waterways but as everything else it all has it's drawbacks.

Please know that even though I have not been on,I am fine and I love you all and pray for you all,

Barbara

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5/27/12 10:35 A

good morning! Weather on the computer said to expect thunder storms at 9:15. I let Morgan out at 9:15 just when the thunder began. 80% chance for rain so we will see if we can still get a walk along the day somewhere. Otherwise exercise inside which is my weak point, i would rather be outside.

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5/26/12 4:22 P

Last night I was so tired all I wanted to do is go to bed and not walk. After I finished my blog I started to walk and ended with 11,095 steps and 8.40 miles. Then my walking time was 41 minutes and 3.70 miles not my best but I won the battle. Went to bed at 2 AM up at 3 AM back to bed at 5 AM after cleaning the kitchen and scanning my purchases form the other day to the NCP club I am in. I never let being tired win so you can push on. Beautiful day. race is on and working outside.

Smiles Joyce

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5/16/12 1:25 P

I am working away the pounds today, dishes, bathroom and floors, the usual Knees are sore yet but the Advil will take care of that. This comes and goes and am thankful it still goes! We had frost warnings last nite but it is a clear sunny day tho cool yet but then i feel more like working outside then. Have my new water bottle put out by Thermos. i put pieces of fruit into it and squeeze a small amount of juice into it and for whatever reason, I like drinking it then.Need to go thru my seeds and buy new and decide what flowers to put out front. I have things that are blossoming now so I wait to start planting but makes me later than I would like. Daffodils are done, tulips are coming, forget- me- nots and bachelor buttons coming, they always plant themselves along with some others but I forget their names. Best i get busy, just taking a break while the bathroom floor dries. Have a good day everyone, have fun with Phillip, Georgine

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5/16/12 12:11 P

WOW! Another beautiful day here today, So busy though,,, finally the last week of school! Now if I can get through my grandson's graduation maybe Phillip and I can get down to some serious summer fun!

Hope everyone is having a great day!
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4/26/12 9:43 A

Good Morning,
Hope everyone is up and moving today. I actually took my walk this morning and it was beautiful outside. Hope the weather clears up for everyone so you can all get out and enjoy the outside and get some natural vitamin "D".

Dee I am praying for your Mom to get better soon. Please take care of yourself and keep us informed of her progress. we all love you!

Love and Hugs!
Barbara

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4/24/12 12:21 P

Hey! You should know I may seem like I drop off the face of the earth, but you can never keep a farm girl down for too long!

It is a little nippy down here too, but I know it will be warming up before long. Have faith my friend. We can look forward to a bright a sunny summer, then we can walk outside to our hearts content!

Hope you have a great day and keep smiling my friend, remember this southern girl loves you!
Barbara

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4/23/12 9:36 A

Good morning Barb, so nice to see your post. Yes, the cold weather and nastiness has been difficult to live with especially when it has created the worst allergy season ever so many people are suffering with it. We need a warm soaking rain but all we get is cold, wind and a mixture of rain and snow but not enuff moisture plus dangerous walking and driving conditions! 34 degrees today but the sun is shining so hopefully Morgan and i can finally take a walk outside. Nice to have your happy spirit with us again!Georgine

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4/23/12 8:37 A

Okay put the smiles back on those lovely faces!The weather may not be perfect but we have our health and all the love from each other!

It is a little cooler down here this morning but nothing to fret about,I know it will be hot soon and we will of course be complaining about how scorching it is outside...funny how we never seem to be satisfied!

Let's put our energy today on getting all those final touches done inside, so when this last blast of cold is done our energy can move to all the outside activities!

I have missed you all, but know you have been in my thoughts and prayers daily!

Love and hugs to all,
Barbara

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3/27/12 1:01 P

so much for spring. I didn't hear the temp but I know it is colder than the temp because of the wind chill. I could hardly get the door open to let Morgan out. I bundled up yesterday but forgot my cuddly duds under my sweats so my legs froze, today is even worse and more wind tomorrow. Ho hum!Such a let down after having close to summer temps and already started cleaning up the yard. Snow flurries in the forecast. I know it won't stay but that means continued cold. Oh well, lots needs to be done inside. Have a great day, at least it is partly sunny today.

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3/27/12 12:05 P

Sunny in North Carolina too, but a little cool today. Have a good day everyone.

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2/27/12 8:48 P

sunny nice today but cold

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2/27/12 1:39 P

Beautiful sunshine and clear today and I see water dripping off the south side of the house. I have been shoveling in back for Morgan, hopefully some of it will melt and help me out now. More snow coming but we love the sun today!

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2/27/12 10:21 A

Would love to send you some sunshine,but right now all I have is liquid, although we need it for the garden and it will be clearing up in a day or so. Please stay warm and I will pray for a early spring!

Y'all should know you can't keep a hard headed country gal down for long!

Have a great day!
Barbara

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2/27/12 12:31 A

miss you too hugs

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2/26/12 11:39 P

We miss you too Barb, nice to hear from you too. Take care. We are getting buried in snow up here, just waiting for spring. Georgine

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2/26/12 10:35 P

Hope all is well with everyone. Just checking in. I sure miss everyone!
Barbara

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1/30/12 10:56 P

sounds good to me dont like the cold and the frost and black ice ugh

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1/30/12 8:16 P

Crazy weather. from below zero to snow and now warmer and the freezing rain again. It will be so nice to have spring and no walking on or worrying about ice. i am still trying to learn how to get the joke into these post. Shannon showed me but i have told her she needs to come back and let me sit here and do it. She tells me too much at once and moves too fast. I am still trying to get a regular exercise time to walk with Leslie, if i don't i keep p[utting it off until i am too tired tho have still been scraping and shoveling. Georgine

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1/19/12 5:27 P

Bless you Barbara, So glad you are getting better. enjoy that Georgia sun. we are going to have 26 below tonite. Georgine

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1/19/12 1:00 P

What a wonderful day!

Seeing the weather report I see snow and ice all over...well here in south Georgia we woke with 33 and looking for a beautiful high of 66 today, but wait for it...the week end is going to be great...highs is the high 70's! Yes! This farm girl may not be able to do any farm work yet but I will be sitting in my favorite chair soaking in some vitamin "D"!

I am doing so good. Great check up. I am actually up too 500 steps a day! Almost a marathon! and up to 30 minute total a day in moderate cardio..

I really want to thank everyone for your support and prayers. I am coming back stronger everyday.

Have a great day and God Bless you all.
Barbara

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1/12/12 6:04 P

Hello everyone hope today is a good day for all

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1/3/12 9:25 P

way to go on making a routine woo hoo its cold here and I am praying for Barbara too

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1/3/12 3:09 P

Just stopping to say hi. this is my second day trying to get a routine to stay with, so far am actually enjoying it. Hope barb is doing better, think of her a lot. Georgine

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12/31/11 11:37 A

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR

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12/31/11 11:36 A

Stop by and say quick hello or chat a bit with us ..

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