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CHERIRIDDELL
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We need members who do crafts Sally LOL she and I will have loads in common ! Edna challenge accepted.I think you should know I was a champion wheelchair racer in the VA hospital though LOL! love and hugs,Cheri
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Hi,
I invited another great friend to join us. Her handle is MEMORIES7, and her name is Rose.
Rose is very friendly and inspirational. She is on maintenance after losing 125 pounds - half of her weight! - and is a great support online. She does a lot of crafts, too!
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Hi everyone,
I am up early because my sister and the kids left this morning to go to Williamsburg. I hope that they have a good time. I love it there.
I am going to try and use this week to switch my sleeping habits. Taking the Cymbalta is making me wake up early. I did research and a lot of people taking it actually have to take sleeping meds to stay asleep.
Good morning ladies. vertigo getting better, got up this morning with minimal spinning and I didn't flop right back down, just leaned a little. ha ha... Sally I hope the Cymbalta helps you as much as it helps me, the fibromyalgia pain is almost gone most of the time, just a few muscle pains from the exercise but this is normal pain. Arthur still claims his share of my life but the exercise helps too. Cheri, I challenge you to a wheelchair race. ha ha... Mine is so beat up, I use it for everything, except swim, but I am bound and determined, it will only be used for long trips instead of short distance. So sorry about the calls. Just hang up on him right away, don't encourage him, which I know you will not and DO NOT GIVE YOUR ADDRESS to anyone you do not know. What abuse, I am so sorry you have to go through this. UGH Tracy, good job loosing the weight and I know you have to work to do it. I had surgery, the old fashion stapling and banding and over rode it and still got fat. OH well that is going from my all time high of 280 I am down to 219, took a long time to loose but then I did not gain it all at once. I too had trouble signing on the one day. I am dependent on SP to help keep my motivation going and tracking everything. ha ha but managed to do alright.
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CHERIRIDDELL
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Sally so glad to hear you woke up feeling well. Edna so sorry about the vertigo.I overdid yesterday so you and I could be daft and silly in our seats together! love and hugs,Cheri
Hi all, I have had a serious bout with vertigo and have not been able to post much or do most of my exercise, in my Tai Chi class I had to do all the exercises in my wheelchair with the seat belt tied so I didn't fall off of chair! I'll bet they were really impressed. ha ha
Mary so sorry to hear of the continued calls. Ugh, I screen my calls and answer only if I know them or they leave a message. Cheri, the guy was way out of line and the little child was so right, we are handy capable. I can still walk a few feet and use the wheelchair so I can so the stuff I want to. Example I roll down to the pool but once I am there, I can get into the water and walk like there is nothing wrong. Hope your arthur flare is easing up.
Kay where are you?
So nice to meet you Tracy, I hope you keep stopping by. Edna
Sally your numbers are awesome, looks like you are the one that needs to be enrolled in the Triglyceride study!!! Keep up the good work. I hope that my A1C is in the 6's this time. (June) Hurry AND feel better!!! Edna
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CHERIRIDDELL
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Tracy 90 pounds gone is fabulous ,congratulations!!! Sally I kept getting a message that Spark was down every time I tried to post yesterday.Congratulations on your results too that is great.I am so pleased your blood pressure is normal .I use the cymbalta for lower back pain. I hope you do well on the trip to support Bruce too. Mary I am praying the Nigerian is vanished by now.love and hugs,Cheri
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I thought that I got lost - but nobody posted since my last one!
My doctor's office visit went great. My blood numbers were the best I have ever had. My triglycerides went from 1700 to 500! My total cholesterol was 220 - almost normal. My A1c went from 13 to 7.3 - my blood pressure was down to NORMAL and I was 8 pounds less. I felt like I got an A+ on a report card!
He changed my depression/anxiety meds so that I am taking Cymbalta which will hopefully help with my pain. He increased my dose of vitorin injection, too. I have done so well on that med in improving my blood sugar and my diet.
Happy Happy Dance!
I am PRAYING that I do ok on the trip to OC, MD this weekend to support Bruce. I was sick the whole time last time. I am not a good traveler anymore,
I was so overtired that I slept great last night, and Buddy just woke me up once to go potty. My neck and back feels so much better, too. Phew! What a relief.
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Wow Tracy. I hope to see you this summer, all 90 pounds less of you!!
Cheri, I read about those damn workmen on your blog, too. I am really mad at them. I am sputtering over it...... I am so glad that the little girl was smart and kind and cheered you up.
Mary, any calls last night or today?
The cats were crazy, crazy, and kept waking me up. So, I just got up to catch up on stuff early early. I can't wait to have a chat with my doctor at 3pm.
Because I was up early, I got some photos and video of the baby Robins in their nest, their Mom yelling at me, and one of the healthy rabbits that lives here.
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I go today for my year after surgery check up..was hoping for good blood test results! I am stuck around 90 gone since surgery I need to push harder!!!! Have missed u all!
One bite, one day, one pound at a time. Remember you are worth the effort!
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In his dreams Mary you will give him your address.,or give him the address of the police station ! I was frustrated today .I was waiting for the construction company to come .They were supposed to come first thing in the morning.They did not show up.This should amuse you all when I finally phoned to find out why noone had appeared I was told and I quote "But you are handicapped so you won't be doing anything anyways " Just what I love to be told you don't walk well so you have no life . This should make you smile though I was telling my next door neighbour about it when I brought out some Greek yogurt popsicles I made for her little boys and her five year old piped up with "They are wrong ,you might have a bit of trouble walking fast but you are not handicapped ,you are handicapable " I knew there was a reason that child deserved a popsicle !!!!!!!! Sally I am not sure what is making my arthritis worse but a group cuddle nap with the dogs sounds good ! Be careful driving if you are sleepy. Edna how are you? Hello Tracy how is the weight loss going? love and hugs,Cheri
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Oh Mary, how frustrating! Hope he just gets bored with calling you.
TRACY!!!! How are you doing? I miss you so much.
Cheri, let's just take a group cuddle nap with our dogs. Is your weather cold/damp? Is that making your arthritis worse?
Edna - you are doing great. It is good of you to share your exercise with the community.
Kay, Kay - how are you?
I am just sleepy all day. I can't wake up my brain. I have not had a flexeril in 2 days. I could have used one for my back (now my neck hurts, uggg), but I hate to be so sleepy.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow at 3pm. I hope that I feel awake enough to drive safely.
Cheri, I have already tried the loud noise and it did not work. It seemed as though they called more after that.
I don't think the phone co or police really care.
He called only once yesterday and did not call last night. Maybe the "fun" is going away. When he did call yesterday, he left the message,"When I call you again, you give me your address."
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TRACYZABELLE
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Been responding to long waiting blogs tonight so I figured I would pop in! How u doin!
One bite, one day, one pound at a time. Remember you are worth the effort!
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Mary Al suggested you get a very loud whistle and blow it in the creep's ear .This is not acceptable if they won't block these nuisance callers,it is that they are simply not trying hard enough.Your phone company should know where the calls are coming from.
awwwwwwwwwwwwww... all of my team mates are falling apart. Mary so sorry to hear the calls have started up again. Wish I could find the zapper, I would send it to you. Hugs
Sally OMG lady, you are suffering so, I wish I lived closer I would give you a great big hug in person and take Buddy for a walk for you, in my wheel chair of course. ha ha. I organized the Tai Chi sessions my self, had to call three different people and then had orientation on Monday and he gave me The KEY~ Wow I am one of the privileged. ha ha He showed me how to turn on the TV, but I had to show him how to work the DVD. My BFF, in the swimming pic and I had been doing the exercise in my home then some other ladies were interested and my living room got small very quick, so I thought of moving it to the club house and inviting more people, so I will see if more show up tomarrow. When we have a thing in the club house it is open to all in the park. I will announce at coffee on Thursday for the rest of the people. We have this weekly Coffee and donuts, which I no longer eat, I have a piece of Raisin Toast. so I hope more will come, it is just as easy showing lots as doing only one other. We are having so much fun. I love living in a 55+ community, because there are so many things to do, but usually in the summer when the snow birds leave there is little activity and everyone wants it but doesn't want to do it, so I am hoping this doesn't come around and bite me. UGH
Cheri my dear, get better soon, I hate seeing my friends in pain so all of you GET BETTER.
Edna
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GREYHOUNDER
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Cheri, Sorry that you leg and hip is bothering you.
My knee is slowly getting better. I worked Sunday and it did not hurt like it did the Sunday before.
The calls are back. He is calling 2 or 3 times a day. Spent a long timeon the phone with the phone company. there is nothing I can do. This is a group that has found a way to bypass anything the phone co can do. The only thing I can do is turn off the phone at night. He seems to like 3am for some reason. The phone co thinks the calls are coming from a foriegn country.
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SALLYKWITT
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Just finished putting my room back together after cleaning day for the month. Need to take a nap now.....
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My leg and hip was so sore I would have joined you for a round of whining today Sally! Glad you had a good Mother's Day Edna .Yes the oven mitt was one of my gifts.love and hugs,Cheri
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Edna, good for you. Did anyone help you organize that class, or did you do it all yourself? A pain shot sounds sooooo good! I am seeing my doctor on Thur, but hope I will be better by then.
Cheri - so glad that you daughter is keeping you busy with fun activities. Was the oven mitt a present from her?
How are you, Mary?
I am not having as many spasms after taking a flexeril last night, but I am all crooked and in pain. I am such a baby on meds, so I took a nap even though I just woke up at 1:30pm. I just feel like crying. I just had lunch at 6pm. I am all bundled up with a lap robe and a sweatshirt, I am usually way too warm for any of that. Waaaaa waaaaaa waaaaa! I know I am being a Whiner! Sorry....
Remember the Mamas and the Papa's song from the 60's, "Monday, Monday"? I thought about it again today. If I think about it being a Monday, it usually pops into my head.
I finished all 8 seasons of Weeds. The theme song is in my head all the time and it is driving me even nuttier! I loved the stories, though. I have no desire to smoke pot, but I liked the show.
Cheri - Mary - Sally - Kay? Yes it was fabulous and he came up again last night and cooked supper for me! And all of my children called!!! the three from Ohio
Sally big big hugs... it is horrible when your back goes out, mine has been hurting a lot today so I went and got my long acting Pain Shot. I know you miss Bruce, sounds like a whirlwind.
Mary . So glad the harassment stopped.
Kay - Where are you???
P. S. we had our first exercise at the clubhouse today and 4 people turned up! Yea
Edited by: EDNASHUKIS at: 5/13/2013 (16:45)
Edna Mae Shukis
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CHERIRIDDELL
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Edna that sounded fabulous ! Kayleigh and Ryan came for dinner today too so I enjoyed today as well.Sally I hope your back is feeling better.love and hugs,Cheri
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Wow, Edna. Nice Mother's Day pampering from your son!!
Cheri, your photos were great on your Mother's Day with your daughter.
How is your knee doing, Mary? Are you having a good day?
Kay, how are you up in Maine?
Bruce was a whirlwind, and is just getting on the greyhound bus in Philadelphia to go back to Washington, DC. All this crazy schedule makes me so nervous, so that probably contributed to my back going out today. I am all spasms and miserable. I will live, but it may have to be with muscle relaxers which will put me out for rest of the day. I used naproxyn, but I am still in a lot of pain.
We have a trip to Ocean City, MD next weekend so that Bruce can teach a class to the agents that he supervises. Then we have an election for local township management and school board seats on Tuesday - big things going on in our school district. Then Bruce has 2 days with me before he goes to Milwaukee for Memorial Day to see his aunt and uncle. I will be so happy when this month is over. Too much for me.
We are having gorgeous weather today, 61 degrees and the birds are out signing.
My neighbor helped us cut down a big tall bush/tree? in front of our house that had grown too big and was bad for security (covering windows). He felt terrible because there was a nest with 2 baby birds inside. The put the nests on the ground and made a lean-to with a few branches. The momma is there or with her eye on the nest all the time. We hope that everything will work out ok for them.
Mary, I hope the phone calls are still stopped, so annoying.
Cheri - can't wait to see the pics.
Sally, Big Big hugs and enjoy the day...
Ok, here is the scoop and nothing but the scoop Ta Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
He showed up promptly at 11am and said he was glad I was ready. Then headed toward his house and was checking on the mileage, to see which way was the quickest, turned out they were both the same but route 2 was prettier with lots of flowers and beautiful flowering trees. As we got near his house I thought he was lost and said "You are Lost" he laughed and said no he wasn't... Then he went to a mutual friend of ours who is a fellow musician like him. She plays almost everything, and they greeted me and she said, Well.... I don't think you knew I was a massage therapist too. WOW I got the most wonderful massage for all most two hours and listened to the beautiful music and she and I talked.. She had two beautiful dogs, one laid near the table and one underneath, it was so neat. Then I layed down and fell asleep immediately so I could hear the rthymic breathing and it was so awesome. My son went to the store, they couldn't have timed it any closer as he came in the door just as we were done and I had gotten dressed. My son said it is time to go now, but first they played me some rock and roll music, I almost wanted to get up and dance, but I was so comfy. After that he took me home, I was kinda disappointed ha ha but he proceeds to cook me the most delicious mean and had it planed so it fitted into my nutrition plan. He was asking me about it one night but I did not have a clue. Then he wanted to take me out to the beach. I was so tired all I wanted to do was take a nap and enjoy the after effects of eating and the massage.
Then he said he had to go home because there was something he had to go. After a bit he called me and invited me down, said some friends of his was here from Ohio, here he had arranged to have his old band show up and give me a concert. Wow I left early because I wanted to go to bed so I could get up for church. Much later I called him and told him I released him from his contract to go to church with me. He was so happy because by then they were really partying
I wore my new blue and white dress that I bought for my grand-daughter's graduation and a big southern belle hat, my preacher just loves it. I took it off though, after he saw it and put it on my wheel chair.
Today my other three children called me from Ohio. wow am I lucky to have such wonderful kids and of course they have a wonderful skinny sexier Mother, well not quite yet but soon. I am just happy! Thanks all for being here for me!
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CHERIRIDDELL
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Excellent Mary I am so pleased the phone is quiet.Sally I love Red Lobster. Edna I hope you are having a blast.I had great fun .I posted pictures of our Mother's day fun on my blog ! love and hugs,Cheri
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Bruce is on his way home from the DC area. We are taking Mom and Dad to Red Lobster tonight so there is not as much time pressure tomorrow before Bruce leaves again in the afternoon.
Hope it works out fine, Mary. It is NOT FAIR to be bothered on the phone. Ever since our bankruptcy, I have hated the phone.
Edna - have fun!
Cheri, is it Mother's Day in Canada too?
It is so humid the last few days. We had big big thunder and lightening last night.
Well, there have not been anymore calls since the ones left on the answering machine yesterday afternoon. Fingers crossed. Maybe it takes a while for the *77 to get into the system so that the calls are stopped. It is now 12:56pm.
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EDNASHUKIS
Posts: 251 5/11/13 8:05 A
Ha Ha Cheri, yes Mary threaten him with "Cheri and Edna!" We will put a phone up his A$$ and the other in his Mouth and he can talk to himself and see how he likes it.
Well today is the day that I find out what my surprise is. I am so excited and will share it with all y'all in my southern accent. Edna
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SALLYKWITT
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Edna I hope you have a blast with your son.My daughter and son-in-law are going something for me tomorrow as Ryan works on Sunday. Okay Mary call the police Mr.Nigeria has officially become a stalker.Either that or threaten him with Edna and I we will do him serious harm .I don't know what the jerk thinks he is achieving. Sally good luck finding the perfect place to take your Mom.love and hugs,Cheri
We left the house at 2pm and just got home at 655pm. There was 4 messages from Mr Nigeria. I checked caller id and it says unknown. Star 77 is activate, useless. Will call the phone company again tomorrow.
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SALLYKWITT
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Mary, that is great. Did they recommend that you call the police, too?
Edna, I am so glad that you are "full of piss and vinegar" again! LOL Have a wonderful weekend.
Cheri, I loved your blog post. I am just the same! My sister is very OCD with her housecleaning, but my room is a comfort zone. Living with Buddy and 2 cats in my bedroom, we are all about them.
-I never, never, never wanted to "make my bed". When I was in college I worked the morning shift at nursing homes and had to make all the beds. I swore that I would never do that again. I just pull the blanket back up to the pillows so my babies can nap all day.
-I hate big furniture, so my clothes are in bags and boxes or hung up. It makes it easier to clean the floors of cat/dog hair!
-I am not a big one on folding things, especially sheets. They are in clean "balls" in the closet!
I am going nutty trying to figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day that will fit into Bruce's limited schedule, satisfy Dad who doesn't want a long ride, and that will not have a long wait for anyone. Uggghhh!
I called the phone company. In my plan I have *77. All I had to do was activate it. It will not let through any calls from unkown, blocked, or something else I don't remember. How easy was that. I activated it.
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The calls started at 6am this morning. He has called twice since then so maybe he is getting bored. He does not understand the answering machine, he thinks someone is talking to him. I had decided that I was going to start unpluging the phones at night if he bothered me. I can not depend on my cell phone. I do not get a signal in the house. I have to go outside to use it.
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EDNASHUKIS
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Hi everyone, I agree with Cheri, Mary call the police right now if you haven't already and do unplug the phone. My family know to use my cell phone too if they can't get me on my regular phone, that is all I use it for emergencies. When It rings, I panic, but then realize someone I value very much needs me!!! Cheri, you are welcome. Kay hope all is well. Sally we are MAS, mutual admiration society. Edna More tomarrow about what my son has up his sleeve!
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CHERIRIDDELL
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Mary call the police, that is definitely stalking the phone company can put a trace on that kind of call for free when ordered to by the police and they should be reported becuase they hope to scare you into revealling information to them so they can either steal your identity or access your credit cards, they get numbers by illegal means and they are criminals. When my Mum was alive I worried about unplugging the phone , not now.I know Kayleigh will call my cell phone if she can't get a hold of me on the land line. I would not have them waking me up all night. I would certainly report them to the police though.Sally I hope you have a fabulous weekend.You too Edna.How kind of you to think of ,me.You are right sometimes the everyday challenges can be daunting but I am doing fine right now.Mary keep us posted on what happens with these creeps.love and hugs,Cheri
Wow Ladies, you all have a challenge, Sally you are definitely a rescuer. So kind and so involved with life. Hope you do get to a lot of Bruce while he is globe trotting.
Mary I feel so bad for you, you are being stalked... I used to have what was called a hhmmmmm can't think of the name, Oh a zapper and when I got an annoying call all I had to do was push a button and my information and number was permanently zapped out of their calling List, wish I had one to day. Listen to Sally and call the phone company and the police, they are stalking you. I pray that it stops soon. I do not answer any call that I don't recognize the number. If it is important they will leave a message and I will call them right back.
Cheri - a big big hug to you too, and hope all is well. I know sometimes the everyday challenges can get you down but I have my full steam again. I will let you all know my son's surprise... He sure peeked my interest and my hubby bought a beautiful silver colored ring with a CZ in it. Ha Ha, I love it as much as if it cost thousands of dollars. I know I am not his mother, but I was touched and someone sent me a big box of Kuerig coffee and did not claim credit so I am calling all my relatives and asking who did it. I think it was my oldest grandson. More of my saga tomarrow~!
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SALLYKWITT
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Mary,
That is horrible. You can call your phone company and make a complaint, Call the police, too.
The phone company should change your number and make it unlisted for free if you want.
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Helllllllooooooooo...... echo echo echo. Anybody out there? LOL
Well, Mom had an interesting check up today at the doctors. She has been taking way more insulin than the doctor ordered, and two different kinds of other diabetes meds. That is why her blood sugar is so low in the morning. Plus, she agreed for him to send a Physical Therapist over to review her living area and give her some exercises that she can do at home. Thank goodness!
I got a haircut today, feels better. I had a dream last night of cutting it myself - so I knew I better go. The girl charged me a senior rate, and I didn't argue with her. I think that people on disability should get the same discounts as seniors anyway. We are on the same fixed income,
Bruce is going to stay in Philly Friday night because he will sleep better there, and he has to leave really early to drive to a required class in Maryland near Washington, DC Saturday. Then he will come home and go to Washington, DC Sunday night for classes on Monday and Tuesday. He wanted me to go with him, but I just can't deal with it.
I know this is profiling, but it is the best way I can describe what happened last night. At 2am, a nigerian called saying that I have warrants out for me in his country. He was hard to understand, but I have worked with nigerians and that is what he sounded like. He continued to call all night. He changed his story to he had a package that he needed to deliver to me. Every time he wanted me to email him with information. I was polite the first time, later I scream into the phone, and later I told him that I was calling the police. On my caller ID, it says unkown and does not show a number. He called at least 10 times last night and has called at least 10 times today. What can I do. If my caller ID says unkown I do not answer the phone anymore. He will leave a word or two on my message, so I know it is him.
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SALLYKWITT
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Yay for Cheri's sink!
Yay for Edna's tai chi!
Yay for Mary taking on more kitties! I wish we lived close to each other so that I could help you feed them, Mary.
Mary - Weeds is kind of bizzarre - they say the F word all the time and there is a surprising amount of violence, nudity and "romance". If you try it, I hope you like it. There are so many great actors in just one or a few episodes.
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Thank heavens the sink is finally fixed.It was not as costly as I expected either so I am breathing a sigh of relief ! Sally glad all went well at the doctors.Edna glad your son has a surprise planned for you on Saturday. Mary I hope the leg lets you sleep tonight !You are so kind to take on the neighbour's cats. love and hugs,Cheri
Sally, I keep skipping over Weeds becasue I did think I would like it either. Now that you are hooked, I will have to try it.
Edna, glad that you had a nice time with your son.
Cheri, good luck with the plumber tomorrow.
Today was a day of putting everything back into 2 closets. All done.
My knee hurt most of the night last night so I was up. It stopped hurting about 5am and I went to sleep. Had to get up, had an appointment at 10 for more house stuff.
While I was in California, the lady that looked after our cat left the guy next door. Thanksful it was only 2 days before we arrived back home. Now I have 3 cats. She took her dog, but she said that the cats were Chucks, so now they hang out at my house. They are good cats. I am going to have to buy flea stuff for them. I don;t want fleas in the yard. They don't eat much. I am going to have to talk to the lady across the street and see if she will come over and put out food while we are away. We are suppose to go to the lake the 16th thru 23rd.
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Sounds great, Edna. So glad that you can dance, and have a nice "date" for Mother's Day with your son.
Cheri, you are the hostess with the mostess!
Went to get my bloodwork done today. I am looking forward to my doctor's appt next week. The women working there was in a tizzy because she was alone, should have been 3 of them there. People were pissy with the long wait. I spent the whole time trying to calm her down and cheer her up!
Bruce had his physical last night. Everything is perfect, perfect. A new doctor joined our practice, and we met him last night. He is very nice.
We went out to eat for Philly Cheese Steaks, great fun!
Hi ladies, here I am, I was just tired yesterday and no motivation yesterday so I took a break from the boards and most of my exercise and just slept and read and read and slept. The only thing I did was the Tai Chi, I find it very relaxing. Today I am back to my all fired up stage and so glad I listened to my body telling me it need rest and relaxation. OK ladies my dancing. My son is a hard rock and rock and roll drummer so we did the modern stuff where no matter what you do is ok... Now the very best part I did not use my cane of at all, and was pretty steady on my feet, had to lean on Jim a couple of times, only did it for about 10 minutes but to me it was like hours. haha I was so proud, of course I had a couple of beers for the pain. What I really like to do is jitterbug but he doesn't do that. Now the good part. He asked me what I wanted for mothers day and I told him I wanted him to go to church with me and he said YES... Now today he called me and asked what time it started and when to be here, so he really means it, then he asked my what I was doing on Saturday morning and I said I hadn't made plans yet, so he told me he will be up to pick me up at 11am and he had a wonderful relaxing day planned for me, I am so excited, I hope it is a massage, but anything will be great, I really enjoy being with him. My other three children live in Ohio as do my bother and sister and grandkids, friends etc. He has really supported me through the good times and the bad times.
Ok so I guess I did hard rock jiggling??? ha ha is that a dance? I read all of your messages with great interest and I am gonna find that Fairy for us and YES the first thing we ask is for pain relief for ourselves and our friends, esp my Sparkies!!! They are very special to me, Sally, Cheri, Mary, Kay and all that are to come by from time to time. It is amazing how close I feel to you ladies already and I feel I can cry here if needed and to celebrate when the opportunity arises and I am definitely celebrating dancing, of course I used to do it by the hours.
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We had the plumber in today but he did not manage to fix my backed up sink he comes back tomorrow ! I hope your Knee is soon better Mary.I hope all goes well for you and Bruce at the doctor Sally.Where is Edna ? love and hugs,Cheri
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Hello everyone,
Bruce has a doctor's appt for his yearly checkup tonight, so I will get to see him for a few hours! His Tue/Thur class finished up last week, so tonight is his first free Tuesday night.
I am going to get blood work tomorrow and see the doctor myself on the 16th. I didn't lose nearly as much as I wanted to but I am proud of my blood sugar numbers and am curious how much the cholesterol and triglyceride numbers will have changed. I was inspired by Cheri and Edna talking about Cymbalta, and I am going to ask the doctor about trying it again since I have insurance for prescriptions now. I did pretty well on it a few years ago, and it helped the neuropathy a bit.
It rained for a bit, but the birds are back out now! I love hearing the birds. I didn't sleep that well, either, Mary. I heard the birds when they began singing before 5am when it was still dark. I wonder what tells them to wake up?
I am watching the series Weeds on netflix. I didn't think that I would like it, but I am trying new shows all the time. Now I am addicted, it is so funny and bizarre.
I was up all night because my knee was hurting. I think Bengay does better than anything. It still is not near as bad as it was in California.
The a/c is on. They got here at 830 this morning and they are putting the door frame back on now at 140. No hot house this summer. I guess I told you that our unit was 30 years old (outside) and at least 20 years old(inside). We have had it worked on for the last 3 years and you can not get parts for it anymore. New unit with some of Mother and Sams money.
If I had 3 wishes, the first one would be NO More pain for my friends.
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Sally I loved the photos too. I love art.I do alot of painting myself as for you being a complaining baby I certainly don't think you are.Neuropathy can be relentless. I appreciate your understanding of my pain but it does not diminish your pain. I really am able to feel for you too because I know what it feels like to have a pain you can't control and the blasted neuropathy is like my pain it has a mind of its own and when it sets out to torture you it does it well.If I ever meet a fairy with three wishes count on your pain disappearing because my first wish will be for all the pain my friends and I suffer to dissappear immediately.Edna tell us all about the dancing ,I love dancing ! Mary I hope your knee is feeling better. love and hugs,Cheri
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Hi all,
Nice to see you here, Mary. Sounds like you got a lot done. I hope that your knee feels better.
What kind of dancing did you do with your son, Edna. Sounds like you had a good time.
My right leg hurts so bad. I can't put my full weight on it to walk. It sounds like sciatica, but it isn't. It is neuropathy pain. I know that it is not comparable to your stuff, Cheri. I totally respect that, and know that I am a complaining baby!
I worked yesterday and boy did my knee hurt. It is doing alright today. I went tot Lowes and Walmarts garden centers and bought some herbs and petunias.
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Sally how beautiful, I liked that you put the artists name too. Nothing new here, I went dancing with my son last night and had a wonderful time, then we went out to eat. He asked what I wanted for mothers day and I told him I wanted him to go to church with me and he said I would. I am so happy, he is so good to me. Happy Dance everyone! Edna
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Hi Cheri,'
The art was primitive and there were interesting stories behind the artists. I really liked some of the colorful ones! There was painting on just about anything - wood, cardboard, tin shingles, and more. There were carvings and multi-media pieces made with jewelry, wire, anything!
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We went to the Philadelphia Art Museum today with our friends, and then to a Mexican restaurant to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It was a genuine place, and we had goat tacos. Not sure how the goat is sitting on my tummy...
The special exhibit is on the "Outsiders" type of art. I never heard of that type of art before. It was really interesting.
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Sally Edna and I are wild yes but sadly our days of tackling Bengal tigers are behind us we just accost the Bengay in Wagreens LOL! I think you would all like craft night.I make wire jewellery too Mary. love and hugs,Cheri
Oh, I would like to go to Cheris also. I have pinning wire jewelry on pinterest for a while and I finally bought some wire. I thought it would be something to do while the guys are fishing on our trip to the lake.
I have been painting the back door all day. Letting the 2nd coat dry now. I have some touch up to do but it may be tomorrow.
I have never heard of what your family member has. I am going to look it up on google.
My leg continues to get a little better. I have something in my eye. Of course I can not see it .
It is pretty weather here also. We had a cool front and in was 77 today.
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Cheri, I would love to learn to do some crafts with you someday!
At first I thought you were talking about Bengal tiger perfume! I am silly sometimes.
Cheri, I want to come, sounds like a great evening!!!
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I am late getting here tonight I had craft night.ALl the ladies come to my house ,I kmake a healthy dinner and we do crafts I wish you ladies could come too.We have loads of fun ! Sally I hope you have a great cinco de Mayo . Edna I hope your legs are behaving better.I see we both wear the same perfume ......eau de Bengay LOL! love and hugs,Cheri
Sally, I am glad you caught your mom's BS quickly and that she responded to the OJ, that happens to me some times too. I am hoping to get off of this insulin and avoid the yo-yoing. One of my goals. Yea... Hope you and Buddy had a nice walk. It was so beautiful here today, I got my full compliment of pool work today. It feels so good. Hugs everyone, talk at cha tomarrow.
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Mom had a blood sugar of only 40 this morning. The doctor had us give her sugar in orange juice and we were on alert to take her to the ER. Luckily it went up ok after the drink.
My Dad's 95 year old Uncle has been in the hospital. He fell and the ambulance took him in. He was there 10 days and caught C. difficile while at the hospital. Poor guy. They put him in a private room in a rehab center/nursing home until he can go back home. He is a stubborn man, and insists on living alone with his dog. He is giving his daughter and son a really rough time.
Getting old sucks, having parents older and sick sucks, not having parents and older relatives that you love anymore sucks.
They found the leak in Bruce's car (antifreeze) and they were able to change 2 sparkplugs and the wires. The other 2 sparkplugs are stuck and that could cause a really expensive engine repair if they break. So, we are ok for the next 15,000 miles or so.
I am going to take Buddy for a walk this afternoon. It is just beautiful out and the lilacs are gorgeous!!
I am still having horrible problems with anxiety, but if I take meds for it, I will just go to sleep.
Bruce will be home tonight at 3am for the weekend.
We are spending Sunday with the friends that Bruce lives with in Philly. The wife's birthday is Cinco de Mayo! We are going to the Philadelphia Art Museum, and then out to eat.
Is it just me or is SparkPeople super slow today??? Edna
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Cheri, I know what you mean... My legs hurt me so bad Sunday and Monday, was so glad it was Sunday as I do very little exercise then. I put BenGay on them "ouch" and then took a nice soothing warm bath with bubbles and all!!! and the BenGay kinda settled down, My blankets still smell like it, but they are good now. Thank Goodness. Kay, I am looking forward to your book to, I think I will preorder it now so I don't forget. Glad you are handling things well, I know what you mean about the grief, My late hubby died over 10 years ago and I still miss him so much, but it was almost a relief to be able to know he was in heaven and no longer having pain or short of breath. He still watches over me and talks to me now and then! I never though I would find another man, and I know he had something to do with it. He did not want to see me alone and kept apologizing that he didn't finish all of his projects, he was more concerned about me than he was about him self because he knew he was going to heaven.
Sally I can't believe how you do all the things on the computer that you do, that is awesome. Tickle Buddy in the belly for me and Tell him Aunt Edna would like to meet him, LOL
Mary, have you got rested after your trip yet, it is so nice to go away but it is even nicer to get back home. Hope you pain is minimal.
I bequeath to all of you a GOOD day. Hugs
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My legs are not behaving well they kept me in agony all last night.I like Tai Chi too Edna. Sally I think Buddy is a handsome dog.I came in feeling too sore to do much last night.
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I'll bet they were really impressed. ha ha
Now today he called me and asked what time it started and when to be here, so he really means it, then he asked my what I was doing on Saturday morning and I said I hadn't made plans yet, so he told me he will be up to pick me up at 11am and he had a wonderful relaxing day planned for me, I am so excited, I hope it is a massage, but anything will be great, I really enjoy being with him. My other three children live in Ohio as do my bother and sister and grandkids, friends etc. He has really supported me through the good times and the bad times. 
