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NaeNae

01-21-2008, 09:08 AM

As many of my exodus friends know we had this thread before. ALL are welcome not just those with MS. This thread was alot of fun and support to many of us girls (and a couple of guys!) who became our own version of the MS YaYa's! just drop us a line as often as you feel like it and let us know how your day is going...or updates!

My update......Was up all night due to spasms....but I got to watch a lot of really crappy TV! Took my cairn terrier to the groomers this morning as he is beginning to resemble a mop. Taking the kids to petco later because Olivia wants to go see the shishies and the wok woks! (Fish and birds) That is if we ever make it thru homeschooling today.......

Renee

tkrik

01-21-2008, 09:47 AM

MS Yaya's? I guess that would be me? lol

Well, I am glad I found this place thanks to my MSW buds. I'm on my comfy couch with my coffee and debating what to paint today. So many decisions. LOL.

Renee - Sorry to hear about the spasms. I hate those. Although a couple of Neurontin before bed makes me so groggy and I sleep like a rock, I can always tell when the spasms have been bad. My bed looks like a tornado hit it and I don't feel well rested as well as being very sore. I hope you have fun at Petco today.

Kitty

01-21-2008, 09:49 AM

It's 20 degrees here in GA this morning - brrrrrr! I work from home now so I am flip flopping back and forth from my work site to this site.

It's so nice to see familiar threads and familiar faces and avatars again!! :)

Do we have a thread for the MP yet?

NaeNae

01-21-2008, 10:47 AM

Thread shoot I dunno still waiting at my mailbox!

SandyC

01-21-2008, 10:50 AM

Hey, Sandy in the house! I was just sitting here drinking coffee and smiling as I read through all the familar postings. I feel good. Real good.

CayoKay

01-21-2008, 10:54 AM

Insights time!

Update CITY !!

left leg is now acting almost normal, and barely dragging, due to self-enforced rests.

also due to two days of nice cool rain, keeping me indoors.

here's the haps:

finished tiling my front entrance accessibility ramp (YAY !) and chip-rocking the pathways so keep from getting all muddy when cruising around.

and for you farm-lovers, here's Riff-Raff, just starting to look preggers.

now, to figure out how to do the attachments here:

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7691/dscn4230mx0.jpg
my newly-tiled new entrance ramp

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5292/dscn4235vp4.jpg
gravel pathway from driveway to cottage

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5873/dscn4212vr9.jpg
BunWun Riff-Raff

greta

01-21-2008, 10:55 AM

How beautiful - I'm ready to move down there myself!!

NaeNae

01-21-2008, 11:09 AM

WOOOHOOOO we got Kayos rainforest farm pics again! I can't wait for pics of the goslings when they hatch!

SBrown45

01-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Afternoon, ya'll. It's about 12 degrees here in northern IN. Spent most of the night last night with a completely numb left hand. I've had it before where it's tingled and felt asleep, but I couldn't even feel it last night! I had to touch it with my right hand to make sure it was still there. Very weird feeling!! One I didn't like at all!!!!

I'm still waiting on my neuro to call me with results from my last MRI. She was out all last week sick so I haven't heard anything. (Had the MRI on the 10th.) I don't even know if she'll be in today yet. I just recently found out she has some pretty significant medical problems of her own. I feel for her, but I also have to worry about me. I think I should probably find another neuro who is at work at little more frequently than she is.

Oh well. I'm going to try to find something to read to keep me occupied until then and I should probably think about getting something to eat sometime today too.

Have a great day everybody. I'll check back later!

barb02

01-21-2008, 11:24 AM

Hey everyone It's about 20 now here in central Illinois! It's a heat wave. Had alot of muscle spasms yesterday; overdid it shopping and having fun on Satruday. Weet to see Atonement. Well done but kind of sad and depressing.

CayoKay

01-21-2008, 12:11 PM

How beautiful - I'm ready to move down there myself!!

did I mention the bugs yet?

:p :eek: :p

sugarboo

01-21-2008, 12:19 PM

Morning all...just starting my day here in the far north. Its been a week since my LP and I'm finally feeling pretty normal. Normal means its time to hit the books again...lost a week in bed :(

Third cup of coffee down, guess I better get the books cracked.

Talk to ya'll later!

:grouphug:

Kitty

01-21-2008, 12:25 PM

I just made a huge pot of homemade spaghetti sauce - and it's simmering now for a few hours.

We'll have spaghetti, garlic bread and a salad tonight. Got plenty - who wants to come over for supper?! :winky:

SandyC

01-21-2008, 12:39 PM

Kitty

01-21-2008, 12:50 PM

What time should I be there? :D

Oh, bout 6 PM sounds good.

I forgot to mention I have brownies with walnuts for dessert!!

Bannet

01-21-2008, 02:31 PM

Hi It's so good to see everyone here. I am have some pretty bad spasms today in my legs and back. They become pretty painful at times. I'm just glad I have my buds to talk to:p

Kitty

01-21-2008, 02:39 PM

Have a brownie Beth - they seem to help my spasms!! :D

Vonn07

01-21-2008, 02:57 PM

jprinz99

01-21-2008, 03:07 PM

Congrats Von. A date and a move to Alaska? Sounds better than my day so I will live vicariously through you.

As for spag and salad and brownies - I'll bring the chianti if I can come. Heck, I'll bring a lot of chianti if you want...:wink:

jane

Vonn07

01-21-2008, 03:14 PM

hey Jane ...

I'm going to be a good story-book writer .. remember the pics you see of 'this is the place I started .. to this is now where I am??" .. well, I'm still in the tincondo .. waiting for my big break someday ... I don't think alot would like to live what I've gone thru with this place! LOL

well - working on tax stuff and some more quilt projects ... and get the postcards together ...

Kitty

01-21-2008, 03:19 PM

Moving to Alaska, Vonn!? How exciting for you!

Now, tell us more about this date......

sugarboo

01-21-2008, 03:51 PM

sorry to hear about the spasms ... I get them at night when I'm trying to lay down ..

**undate**
I'm moving to Alaska .. it's 30 degrees there in Homer right now!! it's 5 degrees here in Wisconsin ... what's wrong with this picture??

I think I'm going to get a summer place in Alaska and spend the winters in wisconsin tho ... talked it over with my date last night ... that's right! you guys couldn't read my post that I had a date last night!

he's a junior in college, is a published author: The chronicles of Terra ... and just an all-around good-egg! it was fun to chat with someone in person!! now we're IMing .. too funny!

Vonn! You found us :partytime2:

And a date? :cowboy2:

See how much we missed? So glad you are here...can't wait to get to know the kind folks who let us come play in the sand box too!

The past few years its colder in the North East than it is here. Last week it was down to subzero temps but it dosen't usually last long. Its 34 today in Anchor Town and the roads are a mess, nothing a 4x4 can't handle tho :cool:

Hugs

barb02

01-21-2008, 04:06 PM

Vonn, We all want to know more about your date:) Please

Vonn07

01-21-2008, 04:07 PM

NaeNae

01-21-2008, 04:08 PM

Wow! I was so excited to see all of yall on the thread! Now all I have to do is get everyones addresses again as mine were all lost in the dump! No cards for any but a few! My dog got butchered...not really but I do not like the hair cut they gave him! Olivia wore me out wandering around Petco and now hubby has edcided he wants to buy a bird...good grief! 2 dogs 2 kids homeschooling the house and now he wants a bird???? I know what I want,a nanny and a maid! LOL

Sandy-aren't u just the chatty one :p

Kayo-aherm yes u have mentioned the bugs before...we really don't need to go there again LOL let me just imagine the idyllic Belize with no bugs!

Greenjeans-glad u are feeling better, sorry about the books though LOL doing homeschooling I feel as if i'm back in school myself ...praying for Sat!

Kitty-what time is dinner,getting in car now!

Beth-so sorry to hear about the spasms as I have had them nonstop again for 2 days, are you taking anything good? Sending you gentle hugs!

Vonn-u mean u actually found a date that could put up with your crazy self??? :Popcorn: definitely looking forward to more details!

Jprinz-Glad you decided to find us!!!

I will try to answer everyone.....there are days though that I won't cause it gets too :Crowded: and I can't remember LOL!

tkrik

01-21-2008, 04:09 PM

Vonn! You had a date and we didn't even know about it. I'm glad it worked out and you had a good time on your date.

Kitty

01-21-2008, 04:12 PM

Renee, what kind of bird does he want? He does realize that HE will have to take care of it, doesn't he?? :rolleyes:

Vonn07

01-21-2008, 04:14 PM

I mentioned it back during the MSW chaos .. but my post didn't post! ... and 'nay nay' ... you'll be getting a package from me from the postman this week (coming parcel post) .. it's your christmas present! (finally) .. still working on goodies ... I have lots of addys ... hee hee ... getting organized with my time away from MSW ..

NaeNae

01-21-2008, 04:15 PM

Did I say a bird I meant two freakin birds...so they wouldn't be lonely :holysheep: Parakeets BTW. Then maybe when we get to SC getting one of those $600 dollar Conure things......does he realize I can buy 2 purses with that!!! And I don't even have to feed them......

OMG Vonn now I'll be double stalking the mailman...still waiting for the MP!

Vonn07

01-21-2008, 04:24 PM

Renee .. remembered you mentioned something about a new weightloss program?? well, there's something in your package that I thought you'd like!!:hug:

sugarboo

01-21-2008, 04:35 PM

I can do that ... right??:Melting 2: because I can't handle the heat ... I was a basketcase this summer with my sx!! so, can I get a doctor's permit from May to sept??? then back here in winter .. :winky:

oh, it was totally innocent .. the poor boy could be my son!:eek:

Perfect plan!! Actually, DH and I have been planning our 'retirement' (lol, I'm 43)...the plan is to live here from April/May to Sept/Oct and then find a nice place down south....thinking the Keys, Texas....even Mexico.

Just need to get running water at the cabin (north of here) and we can live free (except for taxes)....then have a Condo or something down yonder. I suspect we could live with 70 degrees year round if we plan it right :cool:

Whats stopping us? That darn college student of ours :heartthrob:
Got to love her!!! She told us today that she has settled on Texas A&M...Yippie!! uh, I mean....boo hoo.....;)

jprinz99

01-21-2008, 04:40 PM

I got it! Just follow her to Texas A&M for school year then go back to the cabin for the summers.

Heck, you could even crash in her dorm room and monitor all those "study sessions" youngsters tell their parents about:rolleyes:

jane

sugarboo

01-21-2008, 05:39 PM

Renee, what kind of bird does he want? He does realize that HE will have to take care of it, doesn't he?? :rolleyes:

Yeah, just like my DH is taking care of HIS new Puppy :rolleyes:

sugarboo

01-21-2008, 05:41 PM

CayoKay

01-21-2008, 05:51 PM

Kayo-aherm yes u have mentioned the bugs before...we really don't need to go there again LOL let me just imagine the idyllic Belize with no bugs!

I take it that's a NO! on posting my tarantula, scorpion and boa constrictor photos?

:p :eek: :p

okay, I promised somebody-or-other that I'd be a good girl!

:hug:

idyllic, okay, lemme see... the hammocks are strung by the chimney with care (whoops, wrong song!) er, um, strung up on the porch, and I'm sippin' iced herbal tea... basking in the warmth of a good day.

all my animals are fed, and bedded down for the night... and it's goof-off time!

;) :) ;)

CayoKay

01-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Did I say a bird I meant two freakin birds...so they wouldn't be lonely :holysheep: Parakeets BTW.

tell your son we have visiting flocks of Aztec Parakeets at my house!

oh, and this isn't my photo, they move FAR too fast for me, so all I get are blurry green streaks...

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9347/crittersolivethroatedpatl9.jpg

http://ambergriscaye.com/critters/olivethroatedparakeet.html

Carolina

01-21-2008, 06:49 PM

Hey all!! I am so glad to see all of the familiar faces. I know I do not post much but I do read all of the time so I was a bit panicked there for a minute. I consider all of you my friends and my support group.

Like Renee mentioned, but for a few, I lost all of my physical addresses and email addresses. So, if those interested would be so kind, I wouldn't mind having them again. I will keep them in a safe place this time. Right now, I have a fistful of postcards and stamps with no place to go!! I thought that only happened to me! ;)

Getting a treadmill this week. I cannot wait. Of course, now I will not have too many excuses left to get off these 40 pounds MS gave me. :D

greta

01-21-2008, 07:10 PM

did I mention the bugs yet?

:p :eek: :p

I'm a biologist, I love all critters (except spiders):D

sabimax

01-21-2008, 07:46 PM

my goodness....a daily insights..without me....glad I emailed someone and found out about this place....;)

I mean how long could you all live without my :hug: haha

HI all...sarah here...using my sabimax name..as sarah was taken...I mean you would think the name is common or something lol...

someone said 30 is cold..someone said 20s cold...

alas....Vonn knows....and so do I ..cold is when you wake up and head to work..and your van temp reading for outside says -10..burrrrrrr

then you get to midday...sun shining and still maybe 1 degree....burrrrr

that is what it has been last few days...

anyhow YEAHHH Patriots....

I am feeling awful tonight, 100% humidity..my legs are feeling numb and less sensation....cant feel much when touching them...like I can tell I am touching them..but less....uggg numb/tingling burning feet...and face....and coggy foggy......now how can it be anxiety...if it happens and then I peek and the weather is always humid....I am only anxious when humid outside lol...

anyhow enough of that...we know I have something..drs just dont know lol...

I miss you guys....and you get spankings for doing a insights without finding me.....waaaawaaaaaa BUT I FOUND YOU :cool: now that I did....you all get :grouphug: haha

hugss all, :hug:my own smilies...wow that is cool...sarah sabimax

Riverwild

01-21-2008, 10:01 PM

Hi everyone!!

Just stopped in to see all the smiling faces and delight in how many have found their way here!! It's starting to feel like home already, isn't it? :p

Welcome to you all and good to see everyone!!:)

prettypearlgirl

01-21-2008, 11:55 PM

I am so happy everyone is finding their way here:D I'm still fuming over the way things were handled over you know where:mad: I lost the few address I had with the dump as well, so if you kiddos can PM me your contact info, I'll be able to send you the invitation to my open studio!! Yup, the decorating is all done as of today and tomorrow I start moving my equipment and inventory in..Yea:Excited::Head-Spin::welcome_sign:

(Don't ya just love the icon choices here!!)

:hug: Carolyn :grouphug:

NaeNae

01-22-2008, 08:01 AM

Carolyn!!!!! Congrats on the finishing of the studio! Now you can maye take a breather! I know you have been putting alot of time and hard work into it!

Sarah, LOL glad you found us....as I said I have no addys anymore!

Greta-I need to arrange some homeschool field trips with you!

Kayo what a pretty parakeet...although the ones we are looking at area bit smaller the domestic kind ya know? NO BUGS LOL but I do enjoy all of your other photos!

See I made it this far and forgot the other posters....sigh.

My update Slept last night thanx to the Ambien combined with exhaustion. Taking my son to see his therapist today,homeschooling,dinner,laundry. The usual!

tkrik

01-22-2008, 09:22 AM

LOL, Renee, brain overload. I'm that way today too. Can't keep up with all this new stuff.

Well, I am cat sitting DBF's cat and am just loving her. The carpet goes in the rental today and so I have the kitty. She's going to stay with me until the weekend as she still has to stay inside due to her injuries. We decided it would be best because of the "fumes" from the new carpet.

I just love having her here despite her scratching on things she shouldn't, litter box and cat food smell. She can only eat canned food until her jaw heals.

Insight - she was hit by a car a couple of months ago and DBF couldn't get her out from under a neighbors car where she was hiding after the "hit." He went to find her in the a.m. and she was gone. She disappeared for 5 days and then showed back up on Sunday morning. Hurting, but alive. She broke her lower jaw and skull. Additionally, she lost the vision in one of her eyes. She's still healing and has to undergo surgery at the end of the month to remove the metal that was holding her lower jaw together. Quite amazing she is still alive. The vet is amazed that she made it.

How's everyone doing today?

Kitty

01-22-2008, 09:31 AM

tkrik

01-22-2008, 09:34 AM

Aww Tricia, poor kitty kitty. I'm so glad she's doing better. Cats are amazingly resilient. You're so sweet to let her hang out with you while they are installing the carpet. Hope all goes well with her follow up surgery.

It's cold and cloudy here today. Weather that I LOVE!! I know, I'm strange!! :o

Everybody have a good day!! :grouphug:

You are not strange. It is rare that we get those cold and cloudy days. I love them too. I am sure those in Seattle would not agree with us though. LOL.

Cats are resilient. It really is amazing. When she came back that great Sunday morning, DBF's dog was trying to lick all her wounds. They are like brother and sister. They protect each other and yet they pick on each other.

barb02

01-22-2008, 09:35 AM

I'm happy to see all of the familar names too.:grouphug: I am doing ok today. Watched the debate last night in South Carolina; today I need to do some work on research project. I am so sick of winter:mad: I am going to visit sister, the cutest niece in the world (she's 2), and brother in law in Austin, Texas in February for 2 weeks. I so hope the weather is nice.

NaeNae

01-22-2008, 09:39 AM

tkrik

01-22-2008, 09:43 AM

FinLady

01-22-2008, 10:01 AM

Hi everyone :) So good to see so many familar faces :)

Had an early PT appointment this morning. I'm a little tired from that, especially since the snow made it an hour drive :eek:

Sitting here getting ready for work. Still wondering if it's worth it. Starting to see issues arising from my cog-fogs. Sigh. Doing my best to stick it out for now.

See you all later :)

tkrik

01-22-2008, 10:13 AM

Oh (((Fin))). I can totally relate to what you are going through. Sometimes I am so on top of everything that I think, "Oh, I can go back to work now. Maybe part-time to start." And then, cog fog hits and then I get discouraged.

I am looking for ways to make myself more useful. Well, maybe that is the right term but I want to do more and am trying to figure out the whats and hows. Flexibility is key though. I mean who would hire someone that needs to take a 2 hour nap everyday - some days a 2 hour nap and an hour nap. LOL.

CayoKay

01-22-2008, 10:30 AM

lol, TK, some days are just two-nappers, eh?

Finny, hang in there!

ok, NaeNae, we've got a deal... I won't post any pix of bugs.

mornin, Barb... I've got a bro and SIL in Austin too... small world...

Carolyn, when ya gonna post pix of the completed studio? can't wait to see it!

Vonn07

01-22-2008, 10:47 AM

Howdy all ...

can't stay long - Stats quiz, tax papers, mail (OH, btw - did Santa get to some of your places yet?? even tho the trees are down??):rolleyes:

just wanted you to know that I'm around ... it's 6 degrees with SUN ... absolutely beautiful out .. tomorrow is a heat wave - into the teens!!:D

lots to go to the goodwill .. and making room! can't do much outside with it being so cold - but, a little at a time sure makes a difference!!

did I tell you that Phil grows herbs .. and we are joining ideas about making pot-pourri, sachets (that I'll make), herbal bags (for bathing), and oils ... funds will be put towards the quilt corporation for the kids ....

AND I may get the opportunity to be on the 'RESOURCE' site for the Blind thru the Joni&Friends disability organization .. will keep you posted!:winky:

SandyC

01-22-2008, 10:48 AM

Hi all! Let's see, I was drinking coffee before I cam in here. Yummy. Looking at the 5 inches or so of snow I need to blow away today. Then maybe dabble in a little laundry and some med patrol. :-)

Kitty

01-22-2008, 10:48 AM

Hey Barb! Glad u found us...my poli sci buddy! I too watched the debates,thought Edwards did better than I have ever seen him!

Tkrik-poor kitty!! Good thing he has good furparents!

Kitty_ I got lost on the way over for spaghetti!

Good thing you did, Renee' - thanks to my son there are no leftovers!! He ate three plates of spaghetti and I only got ONE piece of garlic bread!! I'm just glad he appreciates my cooking! :p

Annelee

01-22-2008, 10:49 AM

How did I miss this thread.:holysheep:

Hey everybody! It's me, the parrot head lite :Tip-Hat

Vonn....ahemm...how can you move to AS,AL,AK, whatever the abbrv is?

We haven't even had our road trip. :(:Noooo: WE need to have a talk!

Hope Everyone is doing well.

I am going to figure out how to do the pics and avatars. Love the pics of tf the birds and bunnies.

have a gr8 day!:wink::Wave-Hello:

Vonn07

01-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Annelee

01-22-2008, 11:02 AM

*** you noticed, I am a smiley freak. Never seen so many.

Don't think I have ever given you all a Rudy Jr. Ct. animal sighting list. Doesn't even compare to Kay's zoo or ark, depending on the weather but here goes.A beautiful red fox strolled across our deck to scope out his territory, which includes the fire pit.

The deer take expection to the fox. I am sure the bunnies and squirrels are none to happy either.

3 deer were frollicking like little people in the snow yesterday around 5pm as the snow was falling. Never seen anyting like it.

2 cardinal pairs have nests in our evergreens.

The most deer we had in our yard were 13. Actually saw 2 bucks across the street. Neigbors in the area over 40 yrs have never seen that before.

C Y I have 2 to get pics 2 U? Like a mini forest outside our windows! :icon_lol:

Annelee

01-22-2008, 11:05 AM

Annelee

01-22-2008, 11:07 AM

hey Anne .. go to the top by your name .. and click on private messages .. it has sorta the same leftside bar to change avators and such ..

my gosh -- about 4 of us posted at the same time!! too funny ...

I replied to myself...duh....Thanks, Vonn. I found that place, but do I download them from somewhere?

CayoKay

01-22-2008, 12:01 PM

Love the pics of the birds and bunnies.

okay, just for YOU, Annelee... here's some pictures of my Muscovy ducks, hangin' 'round the farm:

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2623/dscn3214ve4.jpg
Splish-splash, I was taking a bath...

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3362/dscn3215ft0.jpg
isn't he magnificent?

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2025/dscn4199xe6.jpg
Ducks lined up on a felled Sapote tree

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4402/dscn4203uy6.jpg
a young drake, cruising down the path

that was your little farm update for the day!

:grouphug:

vlys

01-22-2008, 01:41 PM

Love the new ramp & walkway!

SandyC

01-22-2008, 02:05 PM

Renee, you have something sweet coming to you in about a week. Teehee...

NaeNae

01-22-2008, 03:35 PM

LOL if you get me arrested for magic brownies I'm calling you for bail!!! I am assuming Sandy is reffering to when I get another year older next week...I'm gonna be like 96 LOL ok 36 but there are days I feel 96!

Sandy gonna call u in a bit if you see this before I call.....dang mailman didn't bring me Vonn's package yet so,i may have to bribe him LOL!

Anne glad you found the thread!

Kayo as usual your pics never fail!!!

Prolly won't be on alot this evening this pinched nerve is killin me! As if I didn't have enough problems right? But Sandy and I were atalkin and I haven't had a spine MRI in a while could be new lesions? Have a docs appointment tomorrow......

OMG this just in Olivia just used her potty without telling me she needed too!

CayoKay

01-22-2008, 03:47 PM

thank you, vlys!

kitty, amen to the restorative healing power of chocolate...

:D

annelee, just open another window... then...

google any word you like (I did "duck") and click on "images" in the upper left of the screen, and look until you find a picture that fits you...

then, copy the image to your desktop, and go to a free hosting site

(I use image shack - http://imageshack.us/ )

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7485/10941379ed4.jpg

resize the picture to the avatar size

then come back here, and go to "Edit Avatar" and paste in the link, or download it to your desktop (click and drag) and re-upload it.

it's hard the first few times, but after that it gets easier, I promise!

ckepi

01-22-2008, 03:49 PM

well it was a bumpy few days for me but today is a brand new day!

I took my shot and I'm at work catching up with my old friends and meeting some new ones.

In short Life is Good!

SandyC

01-22-2008, 04:07 PM

Renee, lol It's not the special brownies. I promise. But does come from far far away...

sabimax

01-22-2008, 04:15 PM

barb02

01-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Renee, I thought Edwards did really well too. Starting to see poltical ads here in Illinois.

Tkrik -- Texas has to be warmer than here.

Going into my office at school tomorrow to do some work. I am goofing off too much when I am at home.

Going to make dinner now -- chicken, artichokes, mushrooms, and red pepper with garlic, olive oil , and parmesean cheese over pasta. I hate just cooking for myself so I rarely do it. Anyone want to come over. Should be ready in about an hour.:D

CayoKay

01-22-2008, 05:07 PM

Kayo, you got my 2 year old quacking here on my lap...she loved the duck pics...hehe

shhhhhhhh, we'll just have to keep it our little secret that Muscovies don't quack, they just coo and hiss and trill.

Choco has 4 new ones, and Buffy has 9, and it is a joy to my heart to watch them chase butterflies, and run to the gate to get their share of whole corn and cabbage leaves.

and SOMEBODY laid two new eggs under the house (in the duck condos) so maybe we'll have more ducklings in 35 days?

hugs, and more hugs, to sarah and your little ones.

:hug: :cool: :hug:

tkrik

01-22-2008, 05:53 PM

Kayo, you got my 2 year old quacking here on my lap...she loved the duck pics...hehe

now she is playing a recorder into my ear...ahhhhhh

having a few hard sx days...but coping...keeping busy..might bake some cookies in a bit...

gotta go..baby is a calling me....for attention...hugsss :hug:sarah

OUCH!! Quit shouting in our ears Sarah. We heard you. LOL.

Quacking and recorders and babies crying, Oh my. I wonder why the symptoms have been rough for you over the past few days. LOL.

Barb - Dinner sounds great! Be right there.

tkrik

01-22-2008, 06:05 PM

Sorry, I got interrupted by a phone call and lost my train of thought. LOL Imagine that.

Ckepi - A shot of what? Whatever it was, sounds like it worked. LOL.

Sandy - Sweetie, you are in the heartland. The center of the US. Nothing would be far far away from you within the continental US, silly. LOL.

Renee - Sandy did make it sound pretty exotic. If you aren't "giggling" when you get it, share the details.

Kay - More ducklings. How cool. You will have to post pictures of them. It's almost spring time in the desert. Yup, that's right our 2 weeks of winter are over. LOL. Not really.

Glad you all seem to be having a good day.

FinLady

01-22-2008, 06:18 PM

Well, I'm fluffing my new-found comfy couch. LOL. Need it after this past day.

I'm a little depressed and cog-foggy, so dear hubby is bringin food home. He's such a sweetie! :circlelove: He's having a hard time dealing with this stuff too, but we're slowly learning to deal with MS in our lives.

I'll definitely be back with some coffee and donuts in the morning, LOL. Have a good one, everybody

mommywms

01-22-2008, 07:55 PM

waahoooo!!!!insights tread. yaaaahhh!!
ok Im calmed down now. LOL.
Ok My insight is well got up made coffee,stood out in the frezzing Cold!!waiting for the bus to show up,finally!!
came in took a nice warm shower. ahhhh,that feels so good.
Got back out in 18 degree weather,sun shineing and all. but still cold,brrrr.
Cashed clinks check,went to walgreens. got gas,did some ummm. Can we say the "L" word here. ok laundry.
came home and then did nothing more than sit here playing in the nice warm heat. Then fixed supper chicken strips for the kids,mac and cheese,and peas. Then CJs bath. And ya got it homework wars r on. LOL. I won tonight tho. Now im getting ready to take my shot,and the rest of my meds and go to bed.
Finally I tought this day was never going to end...:thud:

NaeNae

01-22-2008, 08:02 PM

hey Alyson!!! Your new name threw me for a minute!! Glad you made it over! How are the munchkins in your house doing? Have you wither killed your truck or your hubby yet?

Barb-sounds better than what I fixed should have come to your house!

Tkrik-I'll let you know what I get! Something exotic......hmmm hope it isn't something weird like roasted warthog rectum ACK! I saw that on Bourdains No Reservations the other night!

Kayo-yay more baby pics???

I gotta go read Sandy's thread about a package......

mommywms

01-22-2008, 08:22 PM

no well I cant remember if I posted on the comfy couch tread at msw or not,but I got standed on miami from 9 am till noon last week. well since then,now everywhere I go I usealy have clink with me,or I leave the car on,and hurry,or go trough the drive though. Or I just dont go at all.
And as for my other half. well he's not dead yet...J/K. But I'd like to kick his butt.

CayoKay

01-22-2008, 09:30 PM

NaeNae!

some baby chickies hatched yesterday!

but I didn't see them until this afternoon, as momma hen hid them underneath her, while they dried off, and fluffed out.

as I was passing the goat shed, I heard little PEEPS, and here's what I found:

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7994/dscn3513ay7.jpg

:Excited: :trampoline: :Excited:

sabimax

01-22-2008, 09:33 PM

kayo thanks..I love showing these cute pics to the little kids...they love the animal pics...thanks for sharing....

hugss to all..heading to bed, stiffness and cogfog, and painful burning feet....are making me ugggg

take care all, sarah:hug:

tkrik

01-22-2008, 10:24 PM

Kay - thanks for the pictures. They are so, so cute.

Sarah - I'm sorry that you are still not feeling well. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

prettypearlgirl

01-23-2008, 01:19 AM

Renee, I can't rest just yet. I am now painting the bathroom next to my studio so it will look nice for when I have my open studio. It's a real crapper (can I say that here??) at the moment, no pun intended:D

CayoKay, I will definately take some pictures of the completed studio as soon as I get a chance and post a few here for your viewing pleasure. It's looking awesome right now.

I bought a dorm fridge and a small microwave today so I can keep lunch at the studio:cool:. Now I need to find an affordable safe to bolt to the floor. I wish you could all come to my open studio and see the whole place. It's sooo awesome:Bow::Dancing-Chilli:

Carolyn:hug::D

mommywms

01-23-2008, 03:53 AM

sarah!!!!:hug:
wow nice to see ya here.
how ya been girl??

Ok Im up at 4 am cause my feet r zapping agian.
I have to get the kids up in a few hours for school.
This not good at all!!
Ive started the neurontin agian,3 at bed time.
I hope it works soon,cause its suppose to get colder,and start icing friday.

I know this day is going to be bad,which sux cause I have alot to do today.

sabimax

01-23-2008, 07:23 AM

hey Aly, sorry you were up as early as I go to work somedays..hehehehe

hope the zaps calm down...I went to bed feeling awful...now pretty good..and intentions of cleaning the house...day off gotta do it....

also trying to focus more on eating healthier...getting exercise...
cold outside..burrrrr but even though 0 or so...if the sun peeps out..I might bundle up in layers and take a walk....

hugss to all, sarah:hug:

tkrik

01-23-2008, 07:26 AM

Carolyn - Smart idea about the frig and microwave. Please post pics when you get it all done. I would love to see it. I wish I was closer so I could go to the big opening.

Alyson - Sorry you're already having a rough day. I hope things get better for you.

~~~~~~~~

Well, DBF's kitty is here and running around this morning going nuts. LOL. She's such a playful little thing. I thought cats outgrew this phase. Guess not. She's such a cuddler though. Every night she jumps on DD16's bed and cuddles with her and then comes in my room and cuddles with me. She just purrs and purrs.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Kitty

01-23-2008, 07:54 AM

Tricia my oldest cat (Gracie) is 5 and she still get's crazy at times - although not as much as she used to. She's the cat in my avatar. She's huge - weighs about 23 pounds!!

I think the younger one (Tigger) gets her going. He has more energy than she does - plus he's about 12 pounds lighter so I'm sure that helps!!

They just get a "wild hair" sometimes and race around the house - sounds like a herd of horses! :D

MSCherokee

01-23-2008, 08:11 AM

Today isn't too bad...so far. It must be full moon syndrome or something but it's been the strangest week at work! LOL Lots of laughs and joking around, which I live for, but there's a tension in the air as well.

Looks like the next couple of weeks are going to be nuts at work and may have to do some OT. Not looking forward to it and hoping my ON cooperates and fatigue is kept to a bare minimum. A little ticked that we have a supposedly full time employee who probably hasn't worked a full week since she's been here. So...the others - read my supervisor and myself - have to pick up the slack. Sigh. Oh well.

I really need to get back to work - yeah, I'm at work :wink: - heading off to the coffee pot.

Hope everyone has a great day!

CayoKay

01-23-2008, 08:23 AM

lol, my kitty's REALLY old (rescued, had her for a decade, so we're not sure, maybe 15?) and she STILL tears 'round the house like she's on CRACK!

here she is, perched at her favorite birdwatching spot:

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1710/mordatv3919jd3.jpg

we brought her to Belize overland, a week's drive, and she's a happy kitty, but we don't allow her outside at all, since she wouldn't know what to do with a tarantula, or a boa constrictor.

here's your morning bit o' amusement, to cheer you up, Alyson!

Maggie on her nest:

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6131/dscn3892kk7.jpg
"Can't you see I'm BUSY? Go away!"

FinLady

01-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Kay, love the pics of your animals!

Aly and Sarah, (((HUGS))) sorry you're not feeling good.

Carolyn, getting the good pins and needles waiting for your studio to open. :) Hope it goes well!

~~~

If I missed anyone, sorry. It's a foggy day for me. LOL.

Got work and see the knee doc again. Hope he's still impressed with my knee's recovery from falling off the motorcycle. :cool:

I'll leave the plate of donuts and cookies for you all to munch on. :) Have a great day everyone!

NaeNae

01-23-2008, 10:16 AM

hey everyone! I missed donuts??? I ahd an early docs apoointment and now am way behind in homeschooling...so hitting the books now!

Kitty

01-23-2008, 11:17 AM

Kay,

I LOVE the pics of all your animals! I would so love to live in the environment you are in - looks like a tropical paradise. And being able to have all those "critters" - well, it would be paradise for me!!

Thanks for sharing them with us - let us know when the bunny has babies!:winky:

SandyC

01-23-2008, 11:51 AM

LOL

You will have to patient and wait to hear what Renee gets in the mail. Gosh, I hope she likes it. I talked with the powers that be today and they are adding a little sumthin' sumthin' to it.

Just got off the phone with my oldest who couldn't get his key to turn in the steering wheel. He was freaking out. After about ten minutes it started. It has a locking thingy on it so I had to walk him through it. He was about to lose his cool and that would mean breakage...haha!

OK, so on the agenda today...do some laundry, wait for UPS to pick up an envelope for the mobility place and pay some bills. Dare I say I will also exercise a little..if my body remembers. LOL

NaeNae

01-23-2008, 12:01 PM

OMG shhhhhhhhh :Demonstration: now that is one word we need to ever mention! the E word!!!!

Bergie ate a postcard? :Starvin:

Waiting on mobility place to call me too so I know when to bring my car in for the lift placement.

Olivia wants to go back to see the wok woks today sigh!

SandyC

01-23-2008, 12:33 PM

Haha...she did eat the postcard or the cat took it somewhere.

FinLady

01-23-2008, 03:18 PM

:boy(music)::Head-Spin: Happy dance for me. Just found out my knee has 100% recovered!!!!!

PT to strengthen muscles, and that is all. Yipee!!!!!!

01-23-2008, 03:20 PM

:boy(music)::Head-Spin: Happy dance for me. Just found out my knee has 100% recovered!!!!!

PT to strengthen muscles, and that is all. Yipee!!!!!!

Great news!!! We love that kind of info.....

Hope it continues to improve to let's say ~~~ 110%. :)

SandyC

01-23-2008, 03:22 PM

:boy(music)::Head-Spin: Happy dance for me. Just found out my knee has 100% recovered!!!!!

PT to strengthen muscles, and that is all. Yipee!!!!!!

Yayyyy! That's what I'm talking about!

barb02

01-23-2008, 03:43 PM

Did some work at my office today and went out with a friend for lunch (Mexican restaurant). Just checked the not to be named web site. I am not sure what being on tv (music show?) has to do with MS so I emailed the board to ask. I am reading a new book called [I]The Doctor's Wife[I] It is described as a psychological thriller. So far it seems a little strange. Plan on watching Project Runway tonight.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Does anyone take magnesium for spasticity? I looked today at the drugsore but the only kind I could find had zinc in it, and my neuro told me to stay away from zinc.

NaeNae

01-23-2008, 05:19 PM

WOOOOOHOOOOOOO Fin you have been officially cleared to do the snoopy dance with me again!!! :Dancing-Chilli:

Barb- yummo Mexican I shoulda came too! I love thrillers but sometimes the cog fog just won't let me go there! Not sure about the magnesium...let me know for sure if it works though as my spasms are horrible!

Now waiting on goodies from Vonn and Sandy and my mom the mailman is getting sick of seeing me running out to greet him LOL!

Vonn07

01-23-2008, 05:25 PM

OMG ... packages already made it to Illinois, NC, Pennsylvania & Ohio ... even Riverwild got hers up in Maine!! they all got theirs already! I can't remember all that was in your package .. I know mice for sure!! LOL

CayoKay

01-23-2008, 05:35 PM

Finny, glad your knee is recovered... that's wonderful news!

Aly, hope you're spazzin' settlin' down a tad... geez, I *hate* that stuff!

Von, didja send ME a pkg? :cool:

my update, power failed for 4 hours today, so I got busy moving some stuff into my almost finished house... like the bathroom shelves contents.

tomorrow's the BIG DAY for me, our Residency appointment in the Capitol city of Belmopan... hope it goes well, and we get approved...

it's going to be exhausting, schlepping around, so I'm taking my cane, and wearing my AFOs, and trying to keep a positive mindset.

wish me LUCK, guys! :)

Vonn07

01-23-2008, 05:39 PM

Von, didja send ME a pkg? :cool:

OH, little missy ... don't worry:Ponder: - I had to get some homework done ... and more projects together ... yes, deary - I will get your goody package together .. :santa: ... were you a good girl???

CayoKay

01-23-2008, 05:50 PM

nope, I've been very naughty...

:p :D :p

mommywms

01-23-2008, 06:03 PM

:boy(music)::Head-Spin: Happy dance for me. Just found out my knee has 100% recovered!!!!!

PT to strengthen muscles, and that is all. Yipee!!!!!!

:partytime2:great new Dm!!
its:partytime2: now girl....

ok for me now,
I got up,got the kids off,then back for a nap.
Then my Dh said he would take me to my lawyer,so I was game for that. LOL. Aleast I dont have to go alone. Stupid blazer anyways!!!:mad: we got there at lunch time agian. grrr...so we decided to go across the street to subway,we werent in there no more then 15 minutes. I didnt thank anything bout it but he turned the blazer off. Big mistake!!!
LOL.atleast I wasnt the one who had to be stuck along. I was grinning when he went to go get the guy in subway to jump it. :D I didnt say a word at all. Sweet victory...hehehe. I hate it when that stupid thing starts for him and not me.well I got my point across today huh.
Then I came home,made a mad dash to clean my house up before the kids got home,well didnt make it. LOL.
I fixed pork chops in the oven,diced pototoes in the mic,and green beans.
Ghost hunters is on tonight folks.
Ok time for shot.
Ttyl,
aly

SandyC

01-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Awwwww, today is 26 years Jim's dad has been passed. He woke up in the wee morning after a bad dream. He can't remember the dream but it woke him up around the same time his father passed 26 years ago. So sad. He's playing war games on xbox to get his frustrations out. He said no matter how long, it's like yesterday.

Vonn07

01-23-2008, 07:50 PM

Sandy ... I feel for you and Jim ... it was 13 years last monday that my mom died in my arms ... she was at peace (57) ... but, like Jim says - it's like yesterday! it's a good thing to remember those we love, and those that have gone ... but they are always alive in our hearts!!

tons of hugs!! :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

Blues Girl

01-23-2008, 07:54 PM

Hi Guys!! It's so good to see everyone here! Sandy told me about this site last night. Needless to say, I haven't accomplished anything around the house today! I'm going to eventually have to tear myself away from here to get some things done. :laptop:

Have a good evening all!

SandyC

01-23-2008, 08:04 PM

HI Tara! OMG, I keep saying that and yet here I am! LOL

Vonn, some say that if you speak of those who have passed it keeps their spirits alive.

Vonn07

01-23-2008, 11:11 PM

YEAH!! Tara!!! we're still missing Shannon (sliMShakey) .. didn't get her addy for the quilt/fabric exchange!!!

I am making some goodie packages ... and cards yet!! ... took my Stats quiz - think I did pretty good on it!:Red eyes:

true, Sandy ... there are days that I can still here my mom say: 'Oh, Vonnie!!':rolleyes:

FinLady

01-24-2008, 06:54 AM

Aly, at least your DH finally got to see what you were talking about concerning the blazer yesterday. Hope things are looking up

Kay, Hope the residency meeting goes ok for you today

Sandy, (((HUGS))) for Jim. I still miss my mom, so I understand that.

Renee, I've been a little behind, but I'm hoping something else will show up your way in time for the b-day. ;)

Tara, Glad you found NT. :)

~~~~
Thanks everyone for celebrating my knee recovery. :)

Last night, DH and I went to dinner to celebrate the news about my knee. :) We went shopping for a little while, and then came home to relax since I hit the wall last night.

I had bad dreams last night, so I'm begging my usual morning cup of coffee to wake me up. Since I know I didn't get enough rest last night. At least it's almost the weekend. :)

Have a great day everyone.

NaeNae

01-24-2008, 08:43 AM

Pushes coffee towrds,Jenn, here might as well have some more donuts too!

Sandy-sorry to hear Jim was up all night My father died at 2:53 March 27th ,1991. You just never forget do you? Give him a big hug from me,and tell him next time call me and we'll talk about sports and not let you join in LOL!

Vonn sent me mice....maybe thats why the package isn't here yet...they ate it LOL!

Kayo I am certain is prolly on the naughty list...and she loves it! Good luck with the residency!

TARA! TARA! TARA!

Aly-They have subways in Miami Oklahoma????

mommywms

01-24-2008, 08:53 AM

NO,but macy just asked yesterday morning after watching the news from NY they were talking bout a subway. she asked if we had a subway in miami.
I said the sandwich place or something u ride on. She was talking bout a subway u ride on.
Ok miami isnt that big guys.
LMAO....

but I wish we had one. Then I wouldnt get stranded. LOL.
ok nothing for my insight yet. Just got the kids up,and cj was cring cause it was cold. Duh,its winter u sillly boy,zip your coat up.
OMG I Had to drag him on the bus agian. Im tellin ya,that boy is driving me nuts.

NaeNae

01-24-2008, 08:58 AM

OMG LMAO I so read that wrong, had to go re-read it, I was thinking wow! Subways in Miami! Makes perfect sense now,aherm MS brain here....now returning you to your regularly scheduled programming...........LOL

mommywms

01-24-2008, 09:01 AM

LMAO renee!!!!:Poke::ROTFLMAO:

SandyC

01-24-2008, 10:20 AM

Ooohhhhh Renee, the powers that be said they shipped your little package today...whoohoo!

I hope it gets past your hubby...lol

tkrik

01-24-2008, 11:04 AM

Good morning everyone! Well, at least it's still morning here. LOL

Aly - Glad DH got a chance to see what was happening with the car. Now he knows huh?

Sandy - Sending hugs to Jim. It's so hard on us when we lose a parent.

Vonn - You busy bee. What activities do you have planned for today.

Fin - That is great news about your knee. Yes, a celebration was in order. I am, however, sorry you had such a rough night. Here's some more coffee . . .

Hi Blues Girl - Good to see you. Yes, I need to tear my self away from here too. I have real work to do.

Mommy - Sorry little one gave you a hard time and is driving you nuts. Subways in Miami would be nice. But, Subway sandwiches are good too. LOL

~~~~~~

Finally made it to my parents for coffee this morning. I haven't been there in quite a while. I never made it over there last week. I just got home and I have dictation to transcribe so while it is downloading I thought I'd pop in here real quick.

I'll type and then nap and then . . . Who knows what this afternoon will bring.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Vonn07

01-24-2008, 12:13 PM

morning ... uh, afternoon ... LOL

well, Tricia ... I finished up 7 more UFOs last night (you may get one!, other than Sandy - everyone got one ... I'm working on a set for Sandy&Jim!)

let's see - going to class here shortly for an hour to read, then work on projects .. I find patterns I like - then change them, so .. I'm having my coffee and figuring out how to use up some FQs to make quilt tops for my program ... AND for the craft show in March!

did I tell you?? I've been asked to participate in a craft show with my goodies - and I don't have to be there ... so, I'm making towels, pillowcases, and runners for the show ...

in the meantime - school and taxes ... clean out the back room to make room for my knitting machine - so I can make slippers for everyone for Christmas!

keep smiling!! :)

Blues Girl

01-24-2008, 04:48 PM

Renee ~ That made me think of the movie TORA, TORA, TORA! LOL

Von ~ You're quite the busy little bee!! That's great news about the craft show! Congrats!!

Jenn ~ Hope the coffee did it's trick. I didn't sleep well last night either. My behind is dragging today!

Tricia ~ Sounds like you had a great morning!

Sandy ~ How's the laundry coming along??? lmao I'm going to start mine right after this post. I don't know which one of us hates laundry the most!!

Not much going on with me right now. Just getting further behind on all of the house junk. Woohoooo!!! I'm off to do my laundry!!:rolleyes: I'll check in with you girls later this evening. Hope everyone's having a good day!

tkrik

01-24-2008, 05:04 PM

Vonn - Yippeeee! That is great news about the crafts show. I am so happy for you. Please post pictures when you get some of the things done. I would love to see them.

Ummmm Blues Girl and Sandy - I dread laundry!!!!! I have to go to the laundry room which is up the hill so I need to carry it up the hill with wobbly unsteady legs or up the stairs. By the time I get there I'm exhausted and sometimes turn around and carry it all back down the hill. Then I got a little cart to wheel it up there per the advice from my mom. She's a smart cookie, that one. But lately, I have DDs carry it to the car and we drive it up there. DBF, bless his sweet heart, hooked up the w/d at his rental house and we did it there last weekend. That was really nice.

SandyC

01-24-2008, 05:13 PM

Tara, I came back! LOL I did pack one suitcase, Jim's urostomy stuff and Beta shots. I washed the pilows and have a load of towels started.

TK, your DBF sounds like a keeper. Now if you could get him to come and get it, wash it and bring it back...lol

NaeNae

01-24-2008, 05:39 PM

Yall I must have some serious cog fog going cause I don't understand half the holy sheep I read on here today........

First Vonn-what is a UFO? I mean I know what a real UFO is but what are youuu talking about......

Tara- It took me 10 minutes to get the Tora Tora Tora! reference.....aren't you too young to remember that movie? LOL P.S. A friend of mine has one of the original Japanese Zero's that were used in that movie.

Sandy-make it past my hubby? Now I am curious!!

Mailman came empty handed today :( bad mailman!

And now possibly something from Fin...I'm gonna pee my pants waiting for that man to deliver something! LOL

CayoKay

01-24-2008, 06:35 PM

thanks, NaeNae and Finny... just got home... looooooooong day!

and all it was was filling out another FORM, while this guy asked SILLY questions, like "Why do you want to live here?" and "Have you ever engaged in any criminal conduct?"

um, do traffic violations count? :D

and I wanna live here because land and homebuilding are less expensive than where I came from!

actual answers, "No, Sir!" and "To fulfill my dream of having a little farm in the country."

and they questioned me and my husband separately, lol, to see if we gave the same answers?

:p

I'm so tired I could sleep for a WEEK!

tkrik

01-24-2008, 06:57 PM

When do you find out Kay? Is it a long process like the US?

thanks, NaeNae and Finny... just got home... looooooooong day!

and all it was was filling out another FORM, while this guy asked SILLY questions, like "Why do you want to live here?" and "Have you ever engaged in any criminal conduct?"

um, do traffic violations count? :D

and I wanna live here because land and homebuilding are less expensive than where I came from!

actual answers, "No, Sir!" and "To fulfill my dream of having a little farm in the country."

and they questioned me and my husband separately, lol, to see if we gave the same answers?

:p

I'm so tired I could sleep for a WEEK!

hjmom

01-24-2008, 07:40 PM

I decided to check this site out and EVERYONE is here!!!:hug: Glad to see everyone. I'm a little slow, I guess.

NaeNae

01-24-2008, 09:12 PM

OMG so sorry kathy if I had known you didn't know we moved here I would have told you!! But so glad you found us!

Kayo- so when do you know if you passed inspection.....did u have to show them your rabies shot and obedience school diploma???

Vonn07

01-25-2008, 12:57 AM

Hey Kay ... any type of excursion is going to tucker you out for awhile!! glad THAT's over with!! can you stay?? :Mexican:

I don't know what happened to Renee's package??? don't think there's anything breakable ... and replaceable .. just have to make more mice!

still holding A's in my classes ... actually, the stats class is fun ... wish I would of went down to Milwaukee and worked for the Brewers back in 1977 ...

I designed out a 'lonestar' pattern ... and have most of it together ... I have NO idea why I have all these books and patterns .. I make up my own - do it MY way! LOL

I think I'm going to venture out to Alpena, Michigan in October - been wanting to go there for the past 10 years ... Lighthouse Festival ... I'll go and pick up Bannet so she'll leave her mailbox for a few days!! thinking about going out to the Twin Cities in mid-May:Viking: ... and down to see Sandy&Jim this summer ... let's see - oh, yeah .. Renee's got room out in VA ... that's if she's still speaking to me with this package mis-hap!:Dunno:

okay - nite all :thud:

CayoKay

01-25-2008, 04:14 AM

When do you find out Kay? Is it a long process like the US?

"Residency" takes a year, and "Citizenship" takes five years.

it's hard to tell how long the approval process will take, because they keep amending the rules, and adding requirements.... we turned in our application early last summer, and it's still pending!

after one year of living here (without leaving) one can apply for "Permanent Residency" which involves providing proof of income, bank statements, local and Interpol police records, a full medical exam, blood tests, marriage and birth certificates, and showing land deed and tax receipts.

Hey Kay ... any type of excursion is going to tucker you out for awhile!! glad THAT's over with!! can you stay?? :Mexican:

naturally, since I fell asleep at 8 pm, now I'm WIDE awake at 4 am!

:eek: :( :eek:

they'll let me stay, but I want the "Residency" so we can:

1. cross the border without fees
2. get a permit to sell our produce at the market
3. vote in local elections
4. STOP having to go and renew our Visitor's Visa every month ($200 bucks!)

Kayo- so when do you know if you passed inspection.....did u have to show them your rabies shot and obedience school diploma???

rabies? lol, no, but we had to do AIDS and VD tests... geez, like we're suddenly going to start sleeping around at OUR ages ?!?!

:shocked: :Zzzz: :Hum: :Zzzz: :shocked:

they took my phone number, and said they'll call us in three weeks, for yet ANOTHER appointment!

gack, I wish this part was OVER, so I could RELAX in my hammock, and watch my ducks do their fabulous splash-landings in my pond...

:rain: :icecream: :rain:

NaeNae

01-25-2008, 08:14 AM

I should have gotten up and chatted with you Kayo unfortunately I felt like poop warmed over. I started coughing and having trouble breathing yesterday evening,was up all night hacking my head off,aching,and running a fever..YAY...still feel like doody today. Worse I have to go out this evening to buy groceries because I have to have my van in the shop all day tomorrow to get my lift installed. And to add insult to injury it is freezing here and hubby came in 10 minutes after he left this morning to tell me his tire blew out on his beemer, so he had to take my car today. Add getting new tire to list of things to do tonight! SOOOOOO LOL I am no beacon of sunshine today! Quick someone make me feel better!

:Sick:

tkrik

01-25-2008, 08:25 AM

AWWW (((Renee))). You are not starting you day off very well. I hope you start feeling better. Are the kids going to have a day off today? Instead of a snow day, a mom's sick day? Can hubby help out when he gets home? You know go to the store for you? etc.

~~~~~

I have to bring kitty back to DBF's tonight.:( I will miss her. Although I do get to visit her on weekends as well as DBF and his dog.

Oh, how sad. I just realized I don't have ANYTHING planned for today. This very rarely happens. Usually I have something going on. Oh dang it! Now I have to think of something. My brain is not opened up enough to read today. Too complex. I am downloading dictation to type right now so I know I have to work in a little bit. But after that, ummmmmm, oh it will be nap time.:D

soxmom

01-25-2008, 08:27 AM

Hi Renee, remember me? its soxmom. :Wave-Hello:

Im sorry you are feeling cruddy and are having a cruddier day. Good
luck shopping, its hard when you dont feel well, especially if you are
dragging young ones.

Im glad I found my way here, its really great.

Sox

CayoKay

01-25-2008, 08:39 AM

SOOOOOO LOL I am no beacon of sunshine today! Quick someone make me feel better!

oh, honey, that blows! here's your beacon of BRIGHT YELLOW sunshine:

:Wave-Hello: :wink: :Wave-Hello: :wink: :Wave-Hello: :wink: :Wave-Hello: :wink: :Wave-Hello:

I got me a full rain-suit yesterday, bright yellow overalls, and a hooded jacket.

and high white rubber boots, for that special finishing touch!

to cheer you up, picture me waddling and hobbling around in that flashy get-up at dawn, passing out the animal munchies.

it was just getting TOO darn hard to maneuver with buckets, pails, and sacks, AND carry an umbrella, AND watch out for bugs and snakes, AND keep the bunny pellets dry, AND not slide in the mud!

lol, I think I need windshield wipers for my glasses, it's raining so hard!

got my helper using woodchips and sand and gravel to make me a couple new pathways, and now he's wearing my lovely new outfit!

that's when I realized how SILLY it looks!

:icon_rolleyes: :ROTFLMAO: :icon_rolleyes:

barb02

01-25-2008, 10:02 AM

Good Morning Everyone! TGIF! We are up to 10 degrees here; I imaginge it still is even colder for all of you up north. I do not have a lot planned for today. I am meeting a friend for lunch. I just got a call from the secretary in my department; they are planning our teaching schedules for next fall. I do not want to think about next fall already!

I'm glad everyone seems to be finding this site. Hopefully, we do not get "kicked" out of here:mf_swordfight:

Cayo, I would like to see a picture of that rain outfit.

Renee, Hope you are doing better soon.

My legs and back are feeling a little better today.

Shelia, what are you reading now?
:OuttaHere:

SandyC

01-25-2008, 10:47 AM

Hey all! Good to see everyone here. last night I didn't do much of anything. Well, Ok, maybe I did. I cut the dogs nails, swept the floors, cleaned the kitchen, packed a bag and threw everything into the bathroom...lol

Today's job...clean the bathroom. BTW, -6 degrees here. Yay for us!

tkrik

01-25-2008, 11:03 AM

Kay - You have to have dh take a picture and post it. I gotta see this. LOL.

Barb - That's great! Finally, huh? I am so glad you are on the mend. Let's hope it continues.

Sandy - So, you're a bathroom stuffer. LOL. A few of my friends are "stuffers" as we call them. I am a "stuffer" when company is coming over. Bad thing is, after everyone is gone 2 things: 1) where the heck did I put that and 2) it's more work to unstuff as opposed to just putting it where it belongs. LOL

I'm cleaning my bathroom today too! After I worked a little this morning, I went to the store to get baking soda to make my cleaning solution. Now, I better get to work 'cause nap time is coming SOON!

SandyC

01-25-2008, 11:30 AM

LOL A stuffer? Never thought about that! I guess I am a stuffer.

Hello, my name is Sandy and I am a stuffer.

NaeNae

01-25-2008, 12:24 PM

Lord Sandy I wish I could get as much as you when I'm doin nuthin!!

Kayo-pics we must have pics!!

Sox-of course I remember you silly! But I do need your addy again!

Tkrik-one day with nothing to do sounds like heaven! And no the kiddies don't get a sick day! So no more kitty babysitting?

Barb- what are YOU reading right now? Still the suspense novel? Just think it's the countdown till SuperTuesday!

My update- so wish I could entrust the shopping to hubby! As if the day couldn't possibly get too much worse we finished homeschooling early today, and I came upstairs and Dayton was lying on his bed crying...now HE is sick! Fever,headache,nausea. Praying Olivia isn't next!

SandyC

01-25-2008, 12:33 PM

Oh Renee, that just plain sucks. Why don't you write hubby a list and see how it goes. It's better than nothing. I hope Olivia doesn't get sick.

mommywms

01-25-2008, 12:36 PM

good afternoon guys,
My feet r still zapping. :(
and I havent been able to do much..
I am kid free this weekend. thank goodness.
My MIL wants to have a superbowl party,but with both of us not feeling well,I told her that we'll will come,but lets make it simple.
she agreed with me on that.
she has neuropathy in her hands and feet. so she feels my pain.
I told her bout neurotalk,and that it might be able to help her out. she said she would peek in and see...
we're suppose to get frezzing rain this weekend,but last I seen its going further south of Miami. Thank goodness.
ok im going lurking for a bit.
ttyl..:hug:

barb02

01-25-2008, 04:59 PM

I just finished "The Doctor's Wife" -- described as a psychological thriller. It was kind of creepy but I found it interesting. Guess that says something about me:eek:

Now I am reading "Dead Men Do Not Get The Munchies" a silly murder mystery.

I am dealing with a bit of vertigo today. I realized it when I lost my balance for the third time.:(

Have a good weekend everyone!

sabimax

01-25-2008, 05:10 PM

hey all, just checking in...
laundry, baking cookies soon...did yoga yesterday and today with dvds...yeahhhhhh on a workout mission hehe hugsss,sarah

tkrik

01-25-2008, 05:22 PM

Ummm, Sarah, running after all those little ones is a workout!:eek::p

Good job on starting the yoga. It is so helpful.

CayoKay

01-25-2008, 05:33 PM

My update- so wish I could entrust the shopping to hubby!

lol, I know how you feel!

I send mi esposo to the store, and he comes back with *everything* that's NOT on the list... especially if he finds something chocolate !!

the rain finally stopped, and the sun popped out...

built a little hutch for Gwynneth (the goose on a nest) so she doesn't get soaked while she lays eggs.

something raided her nest, and smashed and gobbled the two eggs there, but LUCKILY we had snitched two and reserved them for the incubator, so it's not a total loss... and Gwen laid another this morning... I sooooo can't wait to meet the little goslings!

our neighbor grows Chinese cabbage, and today he brought over a big bag of the outer cabbage leaves for our bunnies and guinea pigs.

I was spreading the leaves out on a big screen, (to keep them from rotting), and suddenly, I was doing a HOT JIGGETY JIG!

"OUCH!" (slap) "HELP!" (jump) "OUCH!" (stomp)

mi esposo looks over from the duck yard, and says: "Honey, step OFF that red ant nest!"

:D :eek: :D

NaeNae

01-25-2008, 06:11 PM

Kayo-LOL is it a bad thing when you have so much burning from MS you don't realize you are standing in a bed of fire ants??

Aly- I say skip the super bowl party,it's just juiced up men in tights anyway! Their booties do look juicy enough to take a bite out of though! :Starvin:

Sarah- yoga...doesn't that require at least minimal flexibility? LOL I am out!

Barb- think I am going to start on the Book of the Dead this weekend by Patricia Cornwall, there's some heavy reading for ya!

Vonnie- :Thanx: I got a package today,packed with goodies from Vonn- now i get what the mice are...too cute gonna have to make those sometime! I also got a little oil lamp,a book,shower gel,lip balm, a pillowcase and doilie,and other goodies! Thanks GF!! The mailman is breathing a sigh of relief that I possibly will stop stalking him.....little does he know!

tkrik

01-25-2008, 06:13 PM

Aly - YEAH! A free weekend. That is so sweet of your MIL. Enjoy!:D

Renee - Oh dear. I hope Olivia doesn't get it either. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Yes, sending hubby to the store can cause and issue. On my bad mobility days I send DDs. It's the same as you sending hubby. I end up with a little of the good stuff but tons of snacks and they overspent. YIKES! Hope you all start feeling better over the weekend.

Kay - OUCH! I don't like those red ants. They hurt when they bite and it swells. Those boots would have come in handy today, huh? Please post pictures of the little goslings.

~~~~~

Yes, Renee, kitty goes home tonight. I'm waiting until after 6:00 to bring her back. I hate driving in rush hour traffic especially when I don't have to. DBF will be home by then so the garage door will be open. We're working on the front door so it's taped up and I wouldn't be able to get in so I have to wait until he gets home.

Oh, guess what? The carpet people came to install the carpet. He untaped the front door and left the screen door unlocked. So, DBF comes home from work and they are just finishing up. They asked how he liked it and he said they did a good job but it's the WRONG COLOR. LOL. The guy showed him the paper work and DBF said that's my street name not the color. LOL. Since it is a lighter tan than what he bought he told them just to leave and to finish it up. Can you believe that? We laughed about it. Good thing DBF has a sense of humor. Of course if it was pink or purple that might be a different story.

soxmom

01-25-2008, 06:22 PM

How are your little ones doing Renee? I hope Olivia does NOT get this.

1 week ago my children had the stomach flu and this week a horrible
time with a severe cold/virus.:( yuck.:mad: On Wednesday my
4 year old had a coughing jag in the grocery store and
ended up throwing up at the store. We had to leave a full(and I mean
chock full) cart and go home. Poor kid. We also had shopped for more
than 2 hours.:eek: For the last few days I keep thinking "Where did
I put those oranges?? Oh yeah, I put them in a basket but didnt take
them home:eek::eek:." Its driving me nuts.:Doh:

I hope you and the kids feel better soon. I think I need to open the
windows and air the place out. too much sickness.

Soxmom

CayoKay

01-25-2008, 06:27 PM

Kayo-LOL is it a bad thing when you have so much burning from MS you don't realize you are standing in a bed of fire ants??

lol, it's more like, there's only a few skin patches left where I can FEEL, so the ants got as high as the backside of my KNEES before I realized what I was standing in...

I've gotten smart, and wear heavy socks, pulled up OVER my pants legs, so things can't get in... but there was a HOLE in my sock, and I was wearing Birkies... so, the invasion of the body-Kay proceeded apace!

ouch, ouch, ouch!

CayoKay

01-25-2008, 08:27 PM

Please post pictures of the little goslings.

well, it might take another week for Gwyn to finish laying, and then, a MONTH after that until hatch day...

the biggest part of farming is the *waiting*

and man, sorry about the carpet! so, you're just gonna leave it that way?

thav1

01-25-2008, 10:32 PM

Update, Hubby made it home and boy were we all so glad to see him ! :Dancing-Chilli:This living three hours away from each other is getting old. Now everybody say a little prayer this house sells and we can all be together. Spent the day hanging out and spending quality time.Later in the day took me to the mall and bought some new kumpy ,(comfy in Tay talk)clothes. I did have a huge episode of out of control tremors but came home untill they settled back down. Sure is good to have my fella here......:inlove:

CayoKay

01-26-2008, 08:48 AM

This living three hours away from each other is getting old.

oh, man, I'm with ya on THAT one!

I moved here first, and it took mi esposo over a YEAR to finish up business in the US, and tie up all the loose ends...

luckily, (at least) we were still in the same TIME zone, even though thousands of miles apart, so we could still chat on IM every evening for an hour, or two, or three...

:D

so, when I flew up to the US, to get him and our cat (whom I ALSO missed terribly!) it was like honeymoon city!

:hug:

FinLady

01-26-2008, 08:52 AM

Good Morning all. :) Sitting here with my usual coffee in hand.

sorry didn't check in yesterday, but by the time I got home was too tired to do anything but watch a DVD before crashing.

Had a follow up brain and neck MRI. Well, had four scans that needed repeated. 2 due to coughing, one due to a neck twitch, and the last one due to the MRI machine "blue screening" in the middle of the scan. LOL, me and the machine did not get along yesterday. :rolleyes:

Due to the extra time, had to run to work straight from there. Work wasn't too bad, but it was a typical friday of lots of people wanting to pay bills.

Tonight we're going to a friend's house. Great people who really want to understand my MS. You can tell that some of the questions they ask are from a genuine concern and a desire to know more. :)

Have a great day everyone. :)

CayoKay

01-26-2008, 09:28 AM

oh, man, Finny, that's a bummer!

last MRI for me, lived in a rural area (low demand, few appointments), so when things glitched, they just kept going!

that meant I was encapsulated for over three HOURS (full brain & spine w/gadolinium), so I know how ya feel!

***

and, as usual, I *completely* forgot to do MY update, in my previous post!

Gwyn is laying another egg right now, and seems to like the little hutch we built her.

one of my guinea pigs passed away yesterday (Patsy, while having a miscarriage) and that made me cry... will I ever get used to farming and the cycle of life? I dunno...

we rose at 4:30 this morning, to hitch a ride to San Ignacio with our neighbor who sells his cabbage at the vegetable market.

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/7909/leadsanignacio1mq1.jpg

http://www.goworldtravel.com/ex/aspx/articleGuid.d2a1fcbc-9eea-4404-8d9f-3d0d104e0093/xe/article.htm

we carried off a week's work of produce (our truck's STILL waiting for tranny parts!) and SCORE !! a HUGE bag of lettuce leaves for my animals.

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6296/belizemarketdg2.jpg

then, the bus ride back home (lol, the buses here are OLD (50s and 60s) school buses from the US... and as I ride, sometimes I wonder if I ever rode this particular bus as a child... that's kinda weird...

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1570/sanignaciobusstationbelif5.jpg

then, a half-mile trudge uphill on foot, to get our goodies home, feed all the animals, spend an hour unwinding at the computer, and guess what?

it's only 9:30 am, and I'm ready for my NAPPY-TIME already!

;)

weegot5kiz

01-26-2008, 09:54 AM

I too am glad a friend told me about this site, thank you friend

so many familar faces, I feel right at home already:rolleyes:

tkrik

01-26-2008, 10:27 AM

Theresa - So glad your honey is home. I do hope the house sells quickly! Every time we moved as kids my dad would always be away at the "new" place which was always in another state. It was so hard on my mom. I never realized that until I got older and put it all together. Single mom of 10 kids for a month or two - no thanks! I know it must be hard on all of you but things will work out soon. Hang in there and enjoy your weekend with your hubby!!!

Soxmom - OMG! LOL. I did that once but for a different reason. DDs were acting up so horribly that I just left the store. They were about 2 and 3 at the time. That was the last time they acted up in the store. LOL. I hope everyone is feeling better.

Fin - Oh, that does not sound like fun. I do not like the MRI's too claustrophobic. I go sedated.:D I am glad your friends were so interested in what was going on with you. What a group of keepers.

Kay - Thanks for the pictures. Sorry about the guinea pig.:(.

Frank - HI! Glad you are here too!

~~~~~

Not much to update on my part. Kind of boring, I know. But it's a chill weekend for us. I have Mount St. Laundry to tackle and that will be the extent of my chores.

I hope everyone has a good day!

CayoKay

01-26-2008, 10:34 AM

ooops, forgive me... I forgot to add the standard disclaimer!

the above-posted photos were NOT taken by me (my hands were too full to hold the camera!) and are "found online, via Google" type pix.

love, kay2

FinLady

01-26-2008, 10:46 AM

Kay, still love the pics anyways. Sorry to hear about the guinea pig. :(

TK, good luck with the mountain. I know my own pile is starting to get that high. :rolleyes:

tkrik

01-26-2008, 10:51 AM

CayoKay

01-26-2008, 10:56 AM

Kay - I love them too.

Fin - It's amazing how much laundry DDs create. Teen girls.:rolleyes: They each have double the amount I do. Plus since DBF is letting us use his w/d I will do his as well. It's a fair trade off.

lol, TK, mah daddah used to boast that when HE was a teen, the jeans didn't go into the laundry pile until they could STAND UP by themselves!

and my two sons were the same way... "wear it until it disintegrates" policy!

but my teen daughter (now 29)... well, I taught her how to work the machines, and said, "Have AT it dear!"

:D :cool: :D

tkrik

01-26-2008, 11:03 AM

LOL Kay. That is so typical of some men, huh? Girls on the other hand, wear an outfit to school, then change to another one, then pjs, and then start it over the next day. Plus, they throw the in between outfit in the hamper. Once it's in there it's dirty. DD16 has a terrible habit of only using a towel once. When I finally caught on to what she was doing and why we were always running out of towels, she said it grosses her out because once you use the towel then all the skin and bacteria get on that one and you need a new one.:eek: I broke her of that habit quick, you're clean when you get out of the shower. LOL. She's gotten better. Each of us has our own color too so they don't get mixed up, now that we all share 1 bathroom. This has helped her quite a bit.

DD17 could care less about the towels and is continually forgetting what color she is. CREAM!!!! I need to embroider her name on hers. LOL

NaeNae

01-26-2008, 01:10 PM

Just popped in to Hi and post another MS related thread,can't stay long or address everyoen but welcome Frank glad you found us!

My son and I were both up last night running fevers of over 102,coughing,aching and feeling liek poop all the way around...no rest yet today as we had to take my van in to get the lift for my scooter installed. So, as soon as I am done here I am off to bed! HUGS ALL!

Vonn07

01-26-2008, 01:27 PM

hey all ... I'm having a coke-float ... and will have a root-beer one tomorrow .. had one of those from A&W yesterday ...

finally .... RENEE got a christmas present ... whew!! I was hoping I wouldn't have to go postal on the postal people ...

the mice are fun to do ... all the stuff you can find on sale ... I wouldn't have it any other way!!

well, got to the recycling center today ... got my disability ap in the mail with a separate letter about 'reviewing' my ap .. this time they are taking their time!

well, better clean so I can move more stuff out of storage ... hugs all around!

mommywms

01-26-2008, 02:14 PM

cool frank,im guessing u got my email right hun.
Glad u came...
:welcome_sign:

Ok guys,if its not one thing its another huh.
My right arm is Zapping now. :rain:

I got up at 11 am,and got cleaned up,and then to the bank to cash DH check. went to get cigarettes,then some snack food for clink and I.
Now Im getting ready to clean up the house,and fold laundry,put it away,clean my bathroom. Then watch ghost voyage tonight at 8.
So just another lazy day for me.

AfterMyNap

01-26-2008, 02:57 PM

Hi all, laundry is my big thrill for today.:rolleyes:

NaeNae

01-26-2008, 07:18 PM

Ugh alive just checkin in!

hjmom

01-26-2008, 07:57 PM

Hi everyone!
Been struggling with a cold, crud, or whatever for the last few days. Feel like my head is the size of a basketball :) Stayed home today and laid around home, took meds and slept. Hopefully tomorrow is better!!

FaithS

01-26-2008, 08:14 PM

CayoKay

01-26-2008, 09:08 PM

I understand, Faith.

my daughter had to quit the swim team as a sophmore, as her "developments" (as she termed them) were, er, um, slowing her down.

and my son was on the diving team, but had to bail, as he kept getting Otitis Externa (outer ear infections)

so, I know what you mean about the end of an era.

Kathy, I hope you feel better soon... I've got a sinus infection that's draggin' me down.

NaeNae, LOL! you don't have to talk, just blow us kisses from time to time! and keep us posted, okay?

Von, pass me a frosty mug of A & W, pretty please... I haven't had any in AEONS!

AMN: such a thrill!

Sarah, when my arm was doing that one, I swear, I stuck it in the FREEZER for a moment, to see it that would make it behave!

:D :hug: :D

jmiller

01-26-2008, 09:37 PM

Cayo: love your site, woule like to see more spiders and snakes. love things that crawl and bite. lol

CayoKay

01-26-2008, 09:45 PM

now, jmiller, you *know* I promised not to post any more icky bugs and snakes pix.

ya tryin' ta get me in trouble, or what?

:p

SandyC

01-26-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi all, laundry is my big thrill for today.:rolleyes:

It was mine too but instead I had more important things to do like listen to my Mom and how worried she is over the bills and her surgery. After tears and a few "Mom, stop it!" things settled down.

She then recited to me the Amityville Horror movie verbatim.

Think she's trying to tell me something? :eek:

SandyC

01-26-2008, 09:57 PM

I hope everyone starts to feel better! Seems a bug (no, not one of Kay's) is going around trying to take over.

Jim and I have been blessed to miss out on it. Whew!

Vonn07

01-26-2008, 10:31 PM

no bugs here .. but, my roof sprang a leak (around the fan thingie that doesn't work) ... but I fixed it with duct tape and wax paper ... it's suppose to get OVER 32 tomorrow ... heat wave, we're having a heat wave ..

cleaning and making room to clear out of the storage unit ...

anyone have $20g laying around??? I could get a spanking-new tincondo with wide door entries, slab, skirting and setup .... my monthly payments would be under $150/month - and would have better electricity efficiency with a new refrigerator (and w/d) ... make then take my new furnace ... and then put up a ramp ... by the way - does anyone know how to ask for a new trailer from the county??

uh, I have bad days of walking ... and can't keep holding this place up on duct-tape alone ... LOL

SandyC

01-26-2008, 10:38 PM

no bugs here .. but, my roof sprang a leak (around the fan thingie that doesn't work) ... but I fixed it with duct tape and wax paper ... it's suppose to get OVER 32 tomorrow ... heat wave, we're having a heat wave ..

uh, I have bad days of walking ... and can't keep holding this place up on duct-tape alone ... LOL

Von, it may just be the snow melting. I had that happen in the attic. It somehow melted and ran down. Check the roof before you think it's a leak. Just look! Don't climb up there! :D

Vonn07

01-26-2008, 10:55 PM

Von, it may just be the snow melting. I had that happen in the attic. It somehow melted and ran down. Check the roof before you think it's a leak. Just look! Don't climb up there! :D

not planning to climb the roof .. I think that the 'caulking' is cracked after the heating dudes were up there setting up the furnace (which is in the closet space next to the bathroom) ... I'm cool with it ...

thanks ... I was thinking about getting the ladder ... then had another thought and forgot about the ladder!:eek:

SandyC

01-26-2008, 10:56 PM

not planning to climb the roof .. I think that the 'caulking' is cracked after the heating dudes were up there setting up the furnace (which is in the closet space next to the bathroom) ... I'm cool with it ...

thanks ... I was thinking about getting the ladder ... then had another thought and forgot about the ladder!:eek:

Maybe call them back to check it?

Vonn07

01-26-2008, 11:01 PM

Maybe call them back to check it?

maybe I will on Monday ... but, I don't think it was anything they did tho ... the ole tincondo just aint what she used to be ... la la la

barb02

01-27-2008, 09:15 AM

Good morning everyone! Had a cheese bagel from Panera for breakfast. Yum! I went to see a movie (27 Dresses) and out to dinner last night with friends. If you have not noticed from my posts, I eat out too much:) The movie was cute; not a great movie but we all enjoyed it.

I have been dealing with the dizzies (vertigo) the past few days. :mad: I am praying I am not having another flare. I am supposed to leave on Feb 9 to fly to Austin, Texas to spend a few weeks with my little sister (12 years younger) and the cutest niece in the world (she is 2 and extremely smart too and only a tad bit spoiled). Oh, my brother in law will be there too:p I have my 3rd tyssabri infusion on Feb 6th so I am also hoping that goes ok.

I hope everyone is having a good day. Did you guys see the post with the Irish music and pictures from Ireland. They were beautiful, but for some reason Irish music always makes me want to cry.:thud:

soxmom

01-27-2008, 09:43 AM

DD18 has a 3-day swim meet this weekend. Will be her last swim club meet; has been swimming competetively since she was the age of 9.

She has not entered many meets the past couple of years. Due to back problems, teenage growing patterns/hormones, etc., she peaked athletically as a freshman, and has not been able to attain personal best times for about 3 years.

However, she swam faster today than she has for quite some time, and felt good about how she ended her club swimming "career". She swam that fastest times that her current coach has ever observed her swim; she felt good about that, too.

She plans to swim on the high school team for the spring season, and will likely not swim competetively after that is over.

On the one hand, it feels kind of like the end of an era, and somewhat sad, but, on the other hand, it is also a relief that we will no longer be putting time and $ into her swimming.

Today, as we often do, we brought out own bag chairs to the meet. My MS makes me less and less able to navigate bleachers, so it was nice that we were able to find an empty spot on the floor to put our chairs.

Several years ago, she had thought that she would probably like to swim in college, but she has now ruled that out. I expect, though, that she will continue to enjoy swimming laps to keep fit.

~ Faith

It is sometimes hard when our children move from one phase to another.
My son recently suffered a life changing injury and is no longer Mr. Sports.
Our whole life has really changed as we used to have a game or more
every day. I feel for him and also have been feeling loss for myself.(I
cant really explain why) Good luck she sounds like a winner.

As for the nasty virus/cold/flu that is going around, yuck. We had
the stomach flu last week and this week a nasty virus. Im the last
one to get the cold and I feel like crud.:( I had to grocery shop this
a.m. because we were out of everything.:eek: I hadnt gone to the
store as everyone was sick.

So lugging two carts around at 7a.m. is not my idea of fun. But its all
put away and my dh took the little ones out and the older ones are
sleeping, so here I sit. AAHHHHH!:D

I hope everyone who is feeling under the weather starts to feel better
soon.

Have a nice Sunday all.

Soxmom

Blondi

01-27-2008, 11:34 AM

Good morning!

I'm just enjoying my second cup of coffee and taking it easy before I start painting. We are on the final leg of a now 7 month master bath/closet remodel. Once the painting is done today we can install the toilet and sink, and the bathroom will be done. :D

You have no idea how happy this will make me!

Have a great day everyone... I'm off to paint!:Painter:

thav1

01-27-2008, 11:48 AM

I'm working on my second cup of coffee,(thanks for joining me).DH had to head back early and didn't get to stay the whold week end.The weather went bad with freezing rain and they had to close I-84 so he had to make his way on back roads and mountain passes. I held my breathe for hours untill he called to say he made it okay. I should be up cleaning up last nights messes in case they call to show the house.All three of his girls,myself,my daughter and my granddaughter feel the absence with him gone.It's like he sucked the life out of the house when he left.:Sigh: Now....how about another cup of coffee?

CayoKay

01-27-2008, 12:05 PM

Now....how about another cup of coffee?

can't.

more than one, and the hot flashes go into power-surge-from-Satan mode!

but couldja pass the scones?

;)

sabimax

01-27-2008, 02:50 PM

worked at 5am-1pm....very tired...
Just chilling, doing laundry as always..hehe
Work was tough today, but got thru it...
How is everyone...??

Snowy here, but warming up woohoo 20degrees instead of 0...
HUGSSS all, sarah:hug:

NaeNae

01-27-2008, 05:35 PM

Still alive.....barely....still runing fevers (both of us) Now hubby is starting to not feel so well and I think I am revving up for a flare due to the high temps,both eyes hurt so bad It isn't funny,weak,numb,got the HUG,spsams from my neck down to my badonkadonk....envying Barbs girls night out....we eat out alot too don't feel bad!

I spent all afternoon bundled on the couch watching the winter x-games especially marvelling at the paraplegics race!

BTW Kayo- Smooch smooch! If you dare! I wouldn't!

CayoKay

01-27-2008, 06:02 PM

NaeNae, didja blow germy kisses this way?

my nose is running, throat hurts, and the sinus infection's back, in spades.

:(

PS: "badonkadonk" lol!

barb02

01-27-2008, 06:32 PM

To everyone who is experiencing this "crud" I hope you feel better soon.:grouphug: I think we should be passing the herbal tea.

tkrik

01-27-2008, 08:10 PM

Ditto what Barb said. There is so much going around right now; or so it seems.

I hope tomorrow brings all of you a better day.

Blues Girl

01-27-2008, 08:53 PM

(((Renee))) I'm so sorry you're feeling cruddy.:hug: I hope you and your family start feeling better soon. Oh...btw....I'm not old enough to remember that movie....LOL. I just remember seeing it on dish...silly girl!!;)

Kay ~ I really enjoy your pics too. We've been to Mexico several times and visited Belize once on a cruise. Both are such beautiful countries!!

To everyone who's down with the crud ~ Hope you all feel better soon!:grouphug:

I took a few days away from here to finish my laundry and housecleaning. Finally got it all done. We've had temps in the mid 60's and sunny skies for the past few days, so I have a touch of spring fever right now.:D

FinLady

01-28-2008, 06:59 AM

Good morning all. Have coffee in hand and trying to wake up. Thinking of calling off PT this morning. I have a cold and feel "blah" **sniff, sniff**
Also have box of kleenex in the other hand. LOL.

Had a little too much wine at the tasting we had at our friend's house. :o Forgot that I don't have the tolerance I used to. So yesterday was a bit of a recovery day. :o

I hope that everyone who has one of those nasty bugs that's going around feels better soon.

Have a good day all :)

suzyqz_2007

01-28-2008, 07:07 AM

Good morning everyone. I'm sorry to hear that so many have the "crud" my Dh started with a headcold and it settled in his chest. Thankfully he is feeling better but still has the cough and congestion. Take care of yourselves, drink plenty of fluids and stay warm!

:grouphug: Susan

NaeNae

01-28-2008, 08:18 AM

Morning everyone on day 5 of the flu here at the Malouf house,now hubby is definitely sick as well so far poor Olivia has dodged our nasty germs. I am beginning to sense a pattern here.....I got a UTI for Christmas and the flu as an early birthday gift.....wondering what Valentines day will bring! Wait I know...I'll have my period for that one! I'm getting a little pissy about all this being sick business :mad: I've been sleeping on the couch because I can't get comfortable in my crowded bed and I have slept the past two nights...thank God for small favors!

I decided to hold off sending postcards until I am all better as I don't wanna lick a stamp and send it to any of yall!

Kayo- I warned you my smooches were contaminated!

And for those of you who haven't read my other thread......I am quitting my Rebif, I feel like poop all the time and run fevers and achy so I am stopping and seeing if I feel better, neuro has offered Ty or copaxone......I haven't made a definite decision but will probably go with the Ty as soon as I start feeling better!

I hope everyone else who is sick starts feeling better soon! I love u guys!!!

Vonn07

01-28-2008, 10:32 AM

hey girl .. (and everyone) ... hope you are feeling better ... been shooting myself daily since last April .. and after the 2nd MRI .. no progression of the disease!! yahoo! .. so I'm sticking with my copax .. and quit taking the Z and vyvanse ... and feel great - still get tired ... but feel like my goofy self again!! (before MS days!) LOL

hey - I'll start a Valentine exchange! I always wanted to buy (or make) valentine funny cards ... like Snoopy, etc .. seeing that we have all these addresses, etc!

CayoKay

01-28-2008, 11:12 AM

Kay ~ I really enjoy your pics too. We've been to Mexico several times and visited Belize once on a cruise. Both are such beautiful countries!!

yeah, it's beautiful, but I have to "armor up" to go outside! (fire ants, army ants, scorpions, tarantulas, blah blah blah)

didja get to do anything inland? like ruins, or caves, or the jungle zipline tours?

it's like California, when I lived in the snowy foothills, and many people think CA's all about the beach!

I live as far as one can get inland (almost to the Guatemala border, next to the Xunantunich ruins), and have only been to the coast twice in three years...

:cool:

CayoKay

01-28-2008, 11:19 AM

no progression of the disease!! yahoo! ..

ah, Von, that's freakin' FABULOUS news!

:trampoline: :Excited: :winner_first_h4h: :Excited: :trampoline:

SandyC

01-28-2008, 03:48 PM

Hey, just checking in! Doing some laundry and stuff. I took a zanax last night and was out cold until 10:30am! Wow, I feel good though.

I also talked to our Renee. The stubborn thing wont go to the ER for me. Nurses...lol

NaeNae

01-28-2008, 05:31 PM

Would not go to the ER because I have a docs appt tomorrow morning which I told her LOL! mothers sheesh, and when Sandy gets into Momma Sandy mode...well Jim and I just have to gang up on her.....except he took her side today :(

FinLady

01-29-2008, 06:25 AM

Renee, Hope the doc appointment goes ok today. Feel better soon. :hug:

Vonn, Great news about the Copax working for you. :winner_first_h4h:

~~~~

Snuggling up with my usual morning cup of coffee.

Feeling much better today. Probably due to crashing on the couch last night shortly after I came online. LOL, forgot to sign out last night.

I have training today, and it's close to home. I'm very glad. Maybe I'll catch up on some things I need to do if everything stays going well. :)

Hope everyone has a great day today!

Vonn07

01-29-2008, 10:50 AM

didn't go to bed until after 4am .. chatting ... what fun!! :)

now -- we're suppose to get some nasty weather .. but I have a load of thrift store goodies ... and another load sitting here in the way ...

plus, I did too much .. and my legs are 'gumby-feeling' ...

barb02

01-29-2008, 11:52 AM

Vonn-- great news about the copaxone
Renee -- Hope you are feeling better soon.

It has been one of [B]those[B]mornings for me. I went into school to do some work and discovered I had left my glasses at home. I cannot read or work on the computer without them. Then I went out to my car and discovered a parking ticket. I forgot to put my handicap placard on. So then I had to walk to the campus police department in the rain to explain my "misbehavior." Due to campus construction there are no close parking places. Ok I am done *itching. :mad:

I am now going to watch the rain turn into snow and eat some chocolate for lunch:):D

Vonn07

01-29-2008, 11:57 AM

oh Barb .. :hug:so sorry ... don't you just want to put on some flannels and fuzzy socks and cuddle up on the couch and watch silly movies?

sorry about your day! .. I'm okay - just can't do a whole lot ... going to have to put on my 'chatting' blinders and do some homework ... and figure out some bills .. yuk!

hope your day gets better .. they've been closing schools all day .. closing at 1, cancelling night classes, 2 hrs early ... it's coming .. and it's nasty!:yikes:

tamiloo

01-29-2008, 01:04 PM

Well, I'm more than a care giver to my honey...I have some horrible problems with chronic pain...I am having a day to beat everyday before it...horrible pain...none funchtioning day...

Vonn07

01-29-2008, 02:44 PM

tkrik

01-29-2008, 02:58 PM

Barb - YIKES! Talk about a bad day. At least it sounds as if it will end well. (Chocolate). LOL

Tamiloo - Oh dear! I'm sorry you aren't doing well today with your pain. Hopefully you will be able to rest and take care of yourself today.

Vonn - You are such a sweetie.

~~~~

Well, if I don't get my nap soon the rest of my day will be shot. LOL. I had a series of phone calls - good ones I must say.:)

Again, to all you sickies, I hope you start feeling better soon.

tkrik

01-29-2008, 02:59 PM

barb02

01-29-2008, 03:16 PM

Renee, we are worried about you. Hope your are ok.

NaeNae

01-29-2008, 03:48 PM

Ok I'm here! First of all I have read all of ya'lls post and all I can say is we all so need a spa day!!!

I have.....the flu which turned into bronchitis and my sinuses are impacted which led to bilateral ear infections,and my lungs sound like junk! So, the doc put me on a decongestant,something for my cough,an inhaler, an antibiotic and some ear drops. If not better in five days we reassess!

The good news....I have my orientation for my gastric bypass on Valentines Day! 4 hours ack, then I have to jump thru all the hoops....nutrition counseling,psychological testing,studies of my heart,lungs and stomach,as well as my pap smear and mamo (yes Sandy I still have not had them) and then I get to have surgery they said usually in 6-8 months. I told Sandy how much I weighed today which was a huge step for me as my hubby is the only person besides my doc that has EVER known this! Just think by this time next year...I'm sending you all my bikini calendar! LOL J/K

tamiloo

01-29-2008, 04:11 PM

oh GOSH, Tammy ... being the caregiver is an 'angelic' position to be in .. and it hurts so much when you need some care (I know.. been where you are with my mom) ... I didn't consider it angelic - but, I let her enjoy her days ... and to this day (over 13 years) I still get 'that' feeling that I 'dun good' ... altho at the time - I thought my life was non-existent to be there for her ... but, all is well .. and now, I'm where she was - and now I KNOW what the caregiver goes thru ...

is there a friend or family member that you can just 'dump' on?? if not - PM me just to unload ... you need to do things for YOU too .. that's what I didn't do ... and was bitter for about 4 years afterwards and didn't know how to socialize with my friends or relatives....

remember - that's why we are here .. because we DO care about each other! (HUGS)

ps - I'm far from perfect or have all the answers ... but, I continue to learn ... :o

Von, my 84 year old Mom moved in with us this past July...what a challenge. None of my family visit her anymore...don't know if it is because they think I have everything under control or if they are afraid I will ask them to help...the same thing with my honey's children.

I just have to take each day as they come...haven't been easy lately...

This Thursday Craig and I and Twinkletoes and her honey are going to a couples workshop in Provo, Utah...we will have fun!!! Gauranteeded...!! Staying over in a hotel also so it will be a short get away but needless to say a get away...

Thanks for your concern and comments....:hug:

FinLady

01-29-2008, 04:16 PM

Renee, ugh! sorry to hear all that. Hope the meds help. :hug:

I do agree with the need for a spa day! :partytime2:

Tammy, sorry to hear about the pain :(

Barb, OMG! Sorry to hear about your day. ***passes Barb some chocolate chip cookies***

Vonn, Hope you stay warm with all that snow heading your way.

TK, Hope you got a nap in. Glad to hear you had some good phone calls today.

~~~~

I forgot how tiring sitting in a class was, LOL. I'm exhausted. :Zzzz:

Just planning to curl up on my couch and maybe make some coffee soon so I don't ruin my sleep schedule by falling asleep too early.

barb02

01-29-2008, 04:24 PM

Renee, get better soon!

Vonn, they changed the forecast. Now we are under a wind advisory and a tornado watch. It is raining really hard right now and I probably should get off the computer.

I am doing fine. Just had an annoying morning and wanted to vent:) Chocolate did help!

tamiloo

01-29-2008, 04:30 PM

Haven't heard or seen Sandy in a few days...did miss something??? Does anyone know where she is???

barb02

01-29-2008, 05:06 PM

Haven't heard or seen Sandy in a few days...did miss something??? Does anyone know where she is???

I think I read her mom was having surgery and they were traveing to there?

Update on weather -- temperature has dropped 20 degrees in last hour and thunderstorms have turned to thunder with heavy wind and freezing rain. Hope we do not lose electricity.:(

SandyC

01-29-2008, 05:12 PM

Haven't heard or seen Sandy in a few days...did miss something??? Does anyone know where she is???

I am here! :Wave-Hello:

Just been working around the house getting stuff ready for the big trip. You know how it is Tammy...the whole house must travel with us. I told Jim we need to buy a camper trailer, handicap accessible of course! :D

I still don't know how much I need to give my mom. We are having a hard time figuring it all out week to week. Mom is filing her w2's this next week so we'll know what she gets back. Plus he job is handing over all her vacation, sick time and personal days in one lump sum. How do I know that? I sneaked and called her work. Can you believe they told me? Shhhhh, don't tell Mom or she'll have a fit! :eek:

I just want to make sure we give what is needed and Mom agrees. I did tell her to take a weeks worth of pay and put it in a savings account for a future vacation since brain surgery isn't really a vacation. So, I told her we all need to to breath and we'll sit down and figure it all out with checkbook in hand before we come home. :rolleyes: :p

Renee, I will never tell what you told me. Pinky swear! :wink:

Our update is Jim is doing fine. He has a major pain in his upper back that happens every morning. It's like someone is taking a tazer to him and he can't move his left arm. After about 15 minutes he is fine but gosh, what is it? :confused:

That's about it. Nothing special. lol

CayoKay

01-29-2008, 06:17 PM

Ok I'm here! First of all I have read all of ya'lls post and all I can say is we all so need a spa day!!!

NaeNae, just cart yourself down here, and we'll go to the Ka'ana together!

http://www.kaanabelize.com/the_spa.html

I've never been there, but it's real close to my house... and I've heard their spa is an incredibly pampering experience!

we could soooooooooo USE it!

:hug:

mommywms

01-29-2008, 07:20 PM

hjmom

01-29-2008, 07:33 PM

Hi All,
Hard trying to keep up with everyone in this thread....

But Renee, I hope you feel better soon. Had a touch of the flu here too, but I'm on the mend now. Good luck on your surgery. I wish I could do that. I've struggled with my weight since the birth of my 14 yo son. No fun at all. I don't think I qualify though since I'm about 50 lbs overweight.

Sandy - I pray everything turns out well for your Mom. Take care and we'll be praying for her.

My update -
Not much - I live a boring life :rolleyes: Work, work, work. DD17 had an issue where she wasn't doing her homework in Spanish and totally lied to us about it and we've taken the car keys from her and her cell phone. That makes it hard for us to have to taxi her around, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do :rolleyes: The joy of teenagers. My DS14 is totally the opposite he is obsessive about doing perfect in school, involved in everything. It's amazing how two children from the same household can be so different. I guess you always have to have one rebel. :) MS is still treating me fairly well. Not really having any problems, but I really need to take some time and exercise more. That always helps me have SO much more energy. I haven't gotten any exercise in for about a week now and I'm beginning to feel it.

Hope everyone is well and having a good night :grouphug:

Kathy

barb02

01-29-2008, 07:45 PM

It is now snowing sideways. Tornado watch has been canceled. I think I should get a new job on the weather channel:)

Vonn07

01-29-2008, 07:58 PM

we didn't have any daylight ... about 3pm-ish .. the blowing snow came raining/freezing down .. I didn't leave the tincondo ... what happened to our 45 ABOVE yesterday??

oh, it'll all be gone in 3 months ..
:holysheep:

well, I posted at 8pm ... and I had water .. now it's 1am .. and no water ... it's so so cold and windy out .. suppose to get a little warmer tomorrow :Melting 2:... it's the windchill that bites! .. so now I have my faucets open ... hopefully the water will thaw out here and I'll hear the water run!:Dunno:

the joys of surviving in a tincondo! LOL:nopity:

FinLady

01-30-2008, 07:06 AM

Good morning all :) It's a deceptively beautiful morning here. The sun is shining, but the wind chills are in the negative range. brrr.

I'm cog-fogging and slow this morning. Thinking of calling PCP 'cuz I can't seem to shake this cold. Gotta love this weather. :rain:

NaeNae

01-30-2008, 07:59 AM

hey all, hubby now officially has the crud....was up all night running fever he went into work this morning,his boss looked at him said nope go home! I am halfheartedly attempting to homeschool this morning...slow going to say the least.

The wind was blowing so hard last night it blew our screen door off and raining. Still kind of gloomy today but it is warm...until later anyway. I'm thinking my BD tomorrow is going to be just as gloomy....know for a fact hubby hasn't even so much as bought me a card...you'd think he'd figure this out by now.

Maybe I'll just go have some chocolate w/Barb....and I'll wear a mask!

sabimax

01-30-2008, 08:07 AM

Von the sun is trying to come out....:wink: wow..
kids have had yesterday off now today too...due to either ice, and now the snow wind storm last night....

hugss all, checkin in, and not much time...but wanted to say hello, sarah

tkrik

01-30-2008, 08:41 AM

Oh my goodness! You all are having a terrible time with this cold that seems to be going around. Take care of yourselves.

Renee - thanks for wearing a mask. Can I have a piece of chocolate? What kinds are there? LOL. It's too early in the morning for chocolate.

Sandy - DBF and I modified his motorhome to make it handicap accessible for his step dad who has ALS. It turned out great. DBF also modified the walker to make it smaller too. So much fun! We had to be creative. A toy hauler would work too! Jim can just ride up the ramp. LOL.

Von - Isn't there something that you can do to keep the pipes from freezing up like that? That's all you need right now is for the pipes to burst.

MWMS - The 1st year seems to be the hardest for many of us. Hope year 2 goes smoothly for you.

HJMom - The same thing happened to me with DD17. I took her car away too. What is in the water? LOL. It does make it hard to be a taxi drive because some days I can't drive. So, she takes the city bus. I do however, let her use my car to run errands such as picking her sister up after sports practice and things like that. DD16 sounds like your DS14. LOL

Fin - I'm sorry you are still cogging. It's so frustrating isn't it. I think out of all my symptoms, cogging is the most upsetting and frustrating.

I hope you all have a great day!

Vonn07

01-30-2008, 08:53 AM

well ... going to layer-up ... and see what happened with the waterpump .. it's -12 now with a windchill of -35 to -45 .. NOW .. no school anywhere ..

the sad thing is - they even cancel the meals programs ... don't understand ..

good thing tho - the sun is shining .. will venture out to my car and see - LOL .. so, probably not going anywhere today either .. no mail, no bills! LOL

soxmom

01-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Hi all, Im sorry for all who are feeling sick.:( I think I am on the mend
tho definately NOT 100%.

Too bad your dh caught it Renee. I hope all your meds help you get
better. Early Happy Birthday to you, lets hope you are feeling better
for your day.:)

Vonn, Be careful outside in weather so cold. I hope the water
comes on with no extra problems.

I am taking it easy this a.m. as I am taking my dd to Disney on ice
tonight so it will be a late night, at least for me.:)

Everyone else have a great day.

Soxmom

FinLady

01-30-2008, 09:54 AM

Didn't get a chance yet to call PCP. Came back from PT, and they rechecked my knee's progress. I graduated. :) No more PT. **happy dance**

With all the stuff that's been going on, I'm glad for some good news.

Well, I'm off to call PCP. I think this cold has reached my chest which is not good.

A round of herbal tea for everyone. :)
:grouphug:

Vonn07

01-30-2008, 10:34 AM

howdy doody all ... well, I was the bundled up packer fan .. 3 layers .. and guess what?? my heat lamp light burnt out! go figure - couldn't be on a nicer day!! LOL

good thing I bought 2 lamps when I did ... now the 2nd one is heating away ... and the faucets have all been open wide for the big gush here ... may take a little while .. but it's up to 2 above now ... and suppose to get to 14 ... PLUS, the sun is shining on the side of the pump area ... it's really really cold - but SO cool outside .. my fingers and toes hurt a bit, but I'm good!

my car started right away .. I let it run now for about 15 minutes ... but, going out to shut it off until tomorrow!

all is well - will post when the water starts! tah... tah!

barb02

01-30-2008, 11:19 AM

Hope all of you are on the mend.
It seems like everyone is constantly getting sick this winter.

Vonn, Hope your water comes on soon. Be careful outside.
Finlady, don't you just love it that they always seem to wait to calll back from the doctor's at the end of the day? At least that is how mine operates.

We're up to about 12 degrees here. Somehow the wind partially knocked off the covering over my crawl space in garage ceiling. So of course I tried to push it back over the opening with a broom so the tile would not fall on my car or my head and ... you can guess what happened. :rolleyes: I'm fine. It just brushed against my head and hit my arm. I'll probably have some bruises on my arm tomorrow. We are under a winter storm advisory for tomorrow afternoon through Friday morning (4 to 8 inches of the white stuff). So I guess I am going to venture out into the cold this afternoon to pick up some prescriptions and go to the grocery store. I am thinking I need to pick up some extra chocolate:laugh:

Renee and TKRIK, should I get milk or dark chocolate? It is never too early for chocolate:D

NaeNae

01-30-2008, 11:56 AM

Definitely dark chocolate! MMMM that for some reason just got me thinking of all of the vintage candy I love!

I got two packages today!!!!!!! :Birthday: Feelin the love today! And just when I could really use a pick me up!

Jenn- your gift was perfect...you couldn't have had better timing! (In case yall are curious and I know you nosy little wenches are I'll tell ya what she got me!) She got me two little Boyd's bears holding a sign that says, friendship holds you up! And the card was pretty darn cute too!

And for gift number two.......Sandy who apparently has the memory of an elephant,remembered that I import tea from China....chrysanthemum tea and she sent me a package of that in the cutest little decorative cylinder along with a darling little tea pot that for some weird reason she thought I would not use.... :Thats-Funneh:

Thanks chicas for bringing a smile to my face today as ya'll always do!!! :Thanx:

Vonn07

01-30-2008, 12:06 PM

OH DUH!! :rolleyes:

SEE .. I almost forgot ... of course, I asked for your birthday - then forgot to send you something!!:eek:

on it's way!;)

Catch

01-30-2008, 01:31 PM

New here, but recognize a few names here from other boards. I like this daily update, wish I'd seen it yesterday when I was feeling down and lonely. Well, maybe it's better that I found this site today when I feel more myself.

I hate to complain about the weather, when so many of you live in places where it's really cold and snows. But yesterday was the first day in ten where the sun was finally out all day! The temp reached (for us) an icy cold 56 degrees! Hey with the wind chill it's about 46, and that's at least chilly.

The dirt road we live on is dry enough to drive on so I didn't have to walk up the hill to the house yesterday either. WOO HOO! Course, that's the only exercise I've been getting lately.

Still trying to come to terms with my MS dx (Nov. 2007) and my bday (just turned 47). Been having trouble with the whole "what have I done with my life so far, and what do I want to do with the rest of my time here on earth" dilemma. I have a billion things I want to do but feel like life just keeps moving faster and putting up new roadblocks.

NaeNae

01-30-2008, 01:32 PM

Vonn you goose! You do not need to send me anything!!! I got your other package last week...I made it a two fer!

SandyC

01-30-2008, 01:44 PM

Renee, I hope your birthday is a good one. Give the guys a chance, they may surprise you yet. Just don't hold your breath though OK? Cuz like I told ya, they are men and when they get sick it's all about them! :Scratch-Head: :nopity: :Hum: :Sigh: :Grin-Nod:

Glad you liked your itty bitty tea pot! I was nervous about it!

SandyC

01-30-2008, 02:04 PM

Yikes! I forgot to update!

I spoke with Jim's doctor today. He spoke to Urology and they are going to have a conference meeting to discuss Jim's bladder. We should know something by the time we get back from my mom's surgery.

We also talked about this horrible pain Jim is having in his upper left shoulder area. Jim's doctor said he wants Jim to see the pain clinic when we come back. He is thinking some sort of shots in the area might help. Maybe steroids or cortisone would be my guess. It is very painful.

His doctor also suggested that Jim's ms could be exacerbating. He noticed last night his hands were very weak and he couldn't hold anything. Add all these symptoms up and it does sound like a ms exacerbation.

Who knows? This is to me, what is the most difficult thing about ms. You never know if it is related to ms or something entirely different. Does anyone, even the doc know for sure? Unless you have a definite dx of something other than ms, we'll never know.

He is still cleared to take the trip for my mom's surgery. The doctor said whether Jim is at home or away the symptoms will follow. Jim said he is fine for the trip, he's used to this crap.

Vonn07

01-30-2008, 02:54 PM

:Birthday::Birthday::Birthday::Birthday::Birthday: :Birthday::Birthday::Birthday:

REMEMBER!! my new year's resolution was to stay on top of birthdays .. and here, I've faultered ... but, it's fun - and it gives me a REASON to make something!

:holysheep: no water yet ... but, I'll get there! it's -10 or something .. and on the rise .. tomorrow should get up to 7 and 32 by Friday!!
we're having a heat wave .. a tropical heat wave!

:pizza::ROTFLMAO::pizza:

FinLady

01-30-2008, 05:04 PM

Renee, Glad you liked the gift. Was gonna get you something else, but I couldn't pass those bears up. :Birthday:

Catch, :hug: I know dealing with stuff can be hard. Glad you're feeling more like yourself today.

Sandy, sorry Jim is not feeling well, but glad the doc gave him the "go ahead" for travel so he can be with you.

Barb, glad to hear you're okay. I've done stuff like that myself, so usually it's the ego that hurts the most. :o

Vonn, Good thinking about getting two lamps. Hopefully the water will be up and running again.

~~~~~

I feel like I got hit by a mac truck. :thud:

Thankfully the PCP can see me in the morning. According to the receptionist, there's a lot of stuff going around. She wanted to get me in today when I said I think it's now in my chest, but all the docs were booked.

Just relaxing and drinking my fluids right now like a good girl. Don't worry, I'll be normal again soon. :D

NaeNae

01-30-2008, 06:13 PM

See if ya'll ask me for virtual kisses again....seems I got the whole board sick!!

Welcome to the board Catch, don't worry about being in a good mood,we often post here when we feel like poop and let our friends cheer us up! We all have our moments!

They won't even yell at you too much when you complain about your temps....ok a few of them did get a little hostile when I posted pics from the beach on Christmas and NewYears but it was mostly just Sandy :p

SandyC

01-30-2008, 06:25 PM

No beach pics until at least April! LOL

CayoKay

01-30-2008, 07:38 PM

neener, San!

http://www.geocities.com/kayl3on/pictures/DSCN2799.JPG

:D :cool: :D

SandyC

01-30-2008, 07:41 PM

neener, San! :D :cool: :D

You are very very mean! :rolleyes:

I'm gonna sink your battleship! :Sinking:

CayoKay

01-30-2008, 07:55 PM

why, oh WHY do I never LEARN ??

today was a big day... off to the hardware store to buy blocks and cement for a new project.

then zip out to Spanish Lookout for more animal feed (corn, milo, and bran, in 50 and 100 lb bags)

then, head over to the lumber mill for wood chips (free animal bedding) which we gather by climbing a huge pile, and stuffing by handfuls into old feedbags.

THEN... our truck got STUCK in the mud, and we had to unload it ALL, get dragged out by friendly passersby, and reload all the 1000 lbs of sacks and stuff...

then, over to the veggie market for produce scraps for our zoo.

then, into town, for lunch, and postcard writing, at a sidewalk cafe.

then, grocery shopping... "What else do we need, honey?" "I dunno!"

so, why did we try to DO so much in one day?

because our truck is STILL in the shop, and we had to BORROW a neighbor's truck, so we stocked up on everything...

those transmission parts for our busted tranny must be coming from Antarctica, judging by the TIME they're taking to get here!

anyway, got home after the all-day expedition, and then had to FEED all my animals, and give a tour to some visitors...

we hadn't even eaten dinner yet, and somebody ELSE stopped by (the Bamboo Guy, over to pick up the fabric for our furniture cushion covers)

the upshot?

I'm hobbling like a 93 yr old lady, left leg draggin' back achin' and head hurtin'

:( :mad: :(

sure as heck, I'm-a gonna PAY for this day tomorrow!

prolly SLEEP all day!

:) :D :)

CayoKay

01-30-2008, 07:58 PM

You are very very mean! :rolleyes:

I'm gonna sink your battleship! :Sinking:

since that pic of mi esposo was taken last April, I figured...

:D

*battleship quickly maneuvers into position, and points torpedo launchers at the approaching Spitfire*

FinLady

01-31-2008, 08:34 AM

Good morning all :) Back from doc and I have a good old sinus infection. The wacky weather has had it's revenge, LOL.

A round of antibiotics and OJ for me, please. :)

FinLady

01-31-2008, 08:35 AM

Happy Birthday, renee !!!!

:Birthday::Birthday::Birthday::Birthday:

NaeNae

01-31-2008, 08:44 AM

Thanks Jen :You-Rock: Glad it is only a sinus infection but as I learned recently they can be extremely painful!

Kayo-Thats it,put up my bug shiled I'm comin to Belize!

CayoKay

01-31-2008, 08:45 AM

Good morning all :) Back from doc and I have a good old sinus infection. The wacky weather has had its revenge, LOL.

A round of antibiotics and OJ for me, please. :)

mornin' Finny-honey.

it ain't the weather... 'cause it's beautiful here, but *I* have a sinus infection too!

*goes outside to pluck fresh oranges, and squeeze some juice for FinLady*

:hug:

Jodylee

01-31-2008, 08:58 AM

It's gonna be one of those days. I woke up with every ache and pain multiplied by 10. I thought I was over this stinkin' cold so I'm wondering MS or cold, MS or cold??? Then I thought does it really matter anyway, I still have to drag my sorry butt to the store. LOL Ibuprofen for now and real pain meds when I get back. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENEE!!!!

FinLady

01-31-2008, 09:08 AM

Renee, You're welcome :)

Joelle, Sorry to hear you're in pain. Hope the meds will make you feel better :hug:

Kay, Thanks for the fresh OJ, hun. :)

~~~~

Well, they caught the infection in time before it got to my lungs. Thankfully I know the warning signs from years past. My sinus infections used to turn into bronchitis all the time as a kid, so that is one thing I learned the hard way. :o

CayoKay

01-31-2008, 09:30 AM

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:hug: :Dancing-Chilli: :icecream: :Dancing-Chilli: :Boy(angel-flying): :Dancing-Chilli: :trampoline: :Dancing-Chilli::Girl(angel-flying): :Dancing-Chilli: :Excited: :Dancing-Chilli: :Music 2:

NaeNae

01-31-2008, 10:04 AM

Cake looks yummy! I just want to poit out to everyone though that the OLD lady in the corner is Kayo not me! LOL

SandyC

01-31-2008, 11:13 AM

:circlelove::Dancing-Chilli::Head-Spin:2245:Head-Spin::Dancing-Chilli::circlelove:

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barb02

01-31-2008, 11:29 AM

Renee -- Happy Birthday :icecream::Birthday::partytime2: Hope it is a good one and that you and your family are feeling better!

Joelle, I am sorry that you are not feeling well. :Sorry: Hope those meds work!

Cayo, I'm packing my bags too. I'll there as soon as I can dig my way out of the snow.

My update: Not much is going on here. Just waiting for it to snow.:rolleyes: We are supposed to get between 6 to 10 inches today/ tonight and another 1 to 2 tomorrow morning. I am runinng out to Wal Mart to pick up a few things and the latest John Grisham book.

Vonn, Where are you? Hope You got your water to work and that you are ok.

soxmom

01-31-2008, 11:56 AM

Happy Birthday, Renee.:) You know a strange thing with the virus that
my family had was along with cough, cold, fever, sore throat, was
severe sinus pain and upper teeth pain on one side. :eek: We all had it that
way. strange. But the sinus pain is gone just left with stuffy nose
and cough.

Happy Day girl!

Soxmom

Blues Girl

01-31-2008, 05:27 PM

:circlelove:HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENEE!!:circlelove:
LUV YA!!

Vonn07

01-31-2008, 05:32 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RENEE!!

***UPDATE***
well, the water is still frozen .. hanging in there - was absolutely wonderful today .. about 10 degrees ABOVE 0 ... went to the thrift shop with a carload of donations ... and ended up buying $10 of goodies! LOL

got somemore tax returns (and checks) in the mail today ... so, I better get busy ..

still holding A's in school ... :eek:

and, down to 2 TV channels - so I'm watching movies from the library!

and I'm having trouble walking and shaking ... but, good!

FaithS

01-31-2008, 05:59 PM

Happy Birthday, Renee.:) You know a strange thing with the virus that my family had was along with cough, cold, fever, sore throat, was severe sinus pain and upper teeth pain on one side. :eek: We all had it that way. strange. But the sinus pain is gone just left with stuffy nose and cough.

Happy Day girl!

Soxmom
Hey -- We were sick over here too. 2 of us hjad bronchitis.

~ Faith

Blues Girl

01-31-2008, 06:06 PM

:Doh:Forgot to post my update!

It's been snowing here all day and it's bone chilling cold. I've had my nephew for the past three days. He's four years old. Love having him stay with me, but was ready for my brother to pick him up this morning. I was starting to get really, really fatigued. He's a really sweet, well-behaved child. I'm just not used to having a little one with me for that long. I'm just chillaxing right now. Getting ready to start dinner.

Von ~ Hope your pipes thaw soon! :hug: