Daily Check In Thread For All!!! # 73

Morning all-

Rob- how was that pie?

MissJD- how did your appt go? Sorry your friend didn't call. We love you!

Karen- can I send you some of my warm weather? It's already so humid here. Supposed to get cold again tomorrow.

Carl- thanks for the well wishes. I really did have a fabulous day!

Myself- I'm sorry you and boyfriend fought. Once you ace your tests I'm sure you will have no problem finding a full time job. I think it's great you are subbing. You can learn about the schools and which are the best.

I cleaned the house from top to bottom Thursday night. Today, I'm going to shave my dogs. I'm not good at this- bless their little hearts. It's costs over $100 to get them groomed so I'm doing it myself. Hope they don't look in the mirror.! Lol

Wishing everyone a fabulous day!
Michele

Sounds like everybody is doing pretty good today. It is 10 degrees here and honestly that feels warm compared to yesterday!!! I am glad it warmed up, but sure wish spring would show it's face just a little bit...

JB- I am so happy about your insurance. And that you are going to see a therapist soon. I hope you find one that you like. Don't settle...


UA- when I was a kid I loved carnivals. But not so much anymore. Don't like the rides or the games anymore. I can understand avoiding it.

Michele- Good luck shaving those dogs. Do let us know how that goes!!! lol... Poor doggies??? Or not...

Rob- I don't think that the minuses are over with. But maybe a break for a couple of days. March is usually nasty here. Once in awhile it will be nice...

Jamie- I hope you are getting a good sleep. I hope you are still healing well. Take it easy mate...

Everybody else, I hope you are having a good day. The sun is trying so hard to come out....

Hugs, Karen...

PS Got to feed the birdies!!!

I can see him striving for a house. But is that the same thing you want at this time? I can understand wanting stability too. But I think that pretty much has to be there. Wait, stability in life or finances?

I don't like that he is saying you are taking advantage of him... I think that needs discussion...

Hang in there Myself...

We are all here for you.

Hugs, Karen...

JB: Facial sounds nice. Hope you enjoy it.

Karen: It's not those types of Carnival. If it were those with rides and games, I wouldn't mind it at all. That would be fun. However, this Carnival is a major event here. It attracts lots of tourist. I guess I just dislike how the costumes have become very skimpy and there's too much vulgar dancing. But apparently, lots of people here enjou it. Google 'Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago' and you'll see it.

Myself: Unfortunately, I'll be home. The Carnival dancing is too vulgar. Lol. It's nice that your bf wants to buy a home together with you but I still think he needs to understand you and that you are not taking any advantage of him. He shouldn't think that way. Hope things get sorted out.

Rob: Yes, 4 days! I know right! Since our last public holiday (New Year's), I've been waiting on this loooong weekend. I hope it doesn't finish too fast though . It sounds like your class was very informative and you had a good one.

UA

Everyone says we are getting ice and snow tomorrow. It's in the fifties right now so I doubt anything will accumulate.

I'm still pretty sick. Still not keeping anything in my system. I've lost 7 lbs this week. I'm too weak to do much but they are keeping me hydrated with an Iv. Hope this all stops soon.

Hello all,

Karen- bundle up my dear and brace for the cold. Yikes I could not do that kind of weather.

Rob- yummy pie!!!! Eat a little piece for me! Lol paddle that doggies little bottom for eating your uppers. Little turd. Kisses for you both.

A/V- my gosh I hate that you are so sick, have they figured out what is going on yet?

Myself- If he didn't want you to move to him, then why did he not say that? I am not sure I get that part. Now the job is really not your fault because I economy is crapola right now. Stay strong Hun he will get passed this I sure.

U/A- enjoy your four days my dear friend. Hey, have fun too. Lol

Jamie- do not push too hard. I don't want you back in the hospital because you want to push a little to hard at times. I am happy that our turtle didn't " sail away" we love you my friend.

JB- how are you my dear? I hope that things are going good for you.

Okay I have not been to the cardio doc yet. I go on the 7th to see what he thinks. I had a busy day today. We had a " clean up" for our town and dad and I loaded a pick up truck and took the load over. My gosh that was tough work! Sore and tired tonight but it's a good tired and sore so I am good with it. Crappy sleep last night so I am hoping it is better tonight. Well California went from a drought to floods is just a couple weeks time. I think the rain is gone for now. My asthma and allergies are bad again with all the wind so my head hurts a bit. I had my glasses break on me this morning and thank god for walmart I got a frame for $9.00! I am no longer upset over my friend not calling, she didn't get her way and so there is nothing I can do. She will have to get glad in the same skin she got mad in, not my problem. Well I think I am gonna go to bed. More tomorrow all. Make it a good one!

Morning all!!!

It is -1 ere this morning and that is a heat wave compared to what it has been. But far from warm.

I hope you all are having a good day. Jamie I hope you are getting a good sleep...

Hugs, Karen...

Good morning ......

   I just heard that yesterday was tecnically the first day of Spring - by weatherpersons terms. I think it's called meteorlogical Spring! Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature though!

   Gizzy didn' wake me up thru the night or early - so our ride was a little late. We saw one little brave dog out in the snow this morning while it was 9 degrees out, and of course dark - and looking like more snow today. We had about 3" overnight ... so we must be close to breaking the record snowfall from 1979.

   How exciting! .... (not)

   AV ...... if it is your kidneys, take it seriously ... nothing to take lightly. Are they checking your creatine level? And is your potassium level too high? If it's a kidney infection, it will be OK with the meds. I have one of those now - and I'm going into the hospital Thursday for a minor kidney-related procedure ... along with a potent antibiotic by IV. Been there before with the infection - just do what the doctors say. It'll be gone and you'll be going back home soon.

   Karen ...... I keep hoping for some kind of a Spring to come your way.

   Happy Turtle ...... how's Jimmy Hendrix doing?

   MissJD ...... Gizmo has been getting into lots of stuff lately - must be the boredom of a long Winter. He needs a long walk real bad!

   UA ...... this medical hypnotists voice is unreal how relaxing it is ... and he uses a very soft background of electronic celtic music behind his voice. I'm just sorry he won't be back for two months now.

   JB1 ...... it's great that you're really wanting to find that good fit with a therapist. Hope you do this week.

   Myself ...... my snarfing doggie has gotten some exposure to an assortment of 4-letter words lately - but not a slap yet! He does react to one four letter word. Unfortunately, it's not fudge!

   Trina ...... I'm sorry I missed the congratulations on the sale of the home. When my Mother passed in January, so many times I thought "I'm so glad her house was sold last Summer"!

P.S. - it was old movie night last night. TCM is in the midst of showing movies that were nominated for academy awards. Last night, they were doing 1967 .... so I got to see "In the Heat of the Night" (at least 30-years since I've seen it) .... and "The Graduate" (just love that movie - it would make my list of top 25-movies of all time)! I watch that movie every few years it seems! Yep - Dustin Hoffman is and was an early genius of an actor .... Katherine Ross was the picture of innocent beauty .... and "Mrs. Robinson" was great in that movie! So was the score by Simon and Garfunkel.

Have a good Sunday.

Peace and wellness

Rob & Gizmo

  

  

That sounds awesome JB. I haven't traveled much in my life. I want to do some before I die.

I think it is a good idea to set a goal like that.

Rob,

I bid on a stone (pink topaz) 1.00 and got it.... !!! I can't believe it. We will see what it is like when I get it... I joined the site. I hope I didn't screw up by doing that. I take it you joined if you got stones from them. Let me know... I was delighted that nobody else bid on it...

Have a good day you all!!!

Hugs, Karen...

Hey Karen ......

   That is kind of a thrill when you win an auction .... and no one else bid on the item. It happens every once in awhile that you catch one of those. My best deal was a 9x7mm oval Indian Sillimanite that was 2.44 carats that no one bid on ... and the automatic starting bid was $1.00! It's not a rare or valuable gemstone but it did retail for $45.00! The $6.50 shipping is a bit high but it is very safely packed.

   Congratulations!!!!

   A Pink Topaz makes me wonder. I know there are a lot of varieties of Mystic Topaz, but one of the last gemstones I bought in 2013 was a Mystic Topaz that went by the name of "Gizmo"!

   No kidding! They were out of it for a long time, so when they got them back in, I bought one right away. It's either a 10x8mm or an 11x9mm oval, and I set it into a Sterling Silver pendant mount. It was going to be for my Mother for last Christmas - even though I got the stone last Summer.

   Then I found out my Mother was giving away the jewelry that i had made for her .... so I never did get a chain for it, and it just sits here by my computer. Maybe her mind didn't relate it was her jewelry in her last 6-months or so!

   Yep .... I seem to be stuck on that Gizmo name. My license plate has Gizmo in it - so does my e-mail address! And it was all because Gizmo, the only good gremlin in "Gremlins" the movie - was one of my oldest daughters favorite movies when she was a kid!

   My .... we live complicated lives at times!

   Anyway .... just a few words of advice. That auction can get very addictive. And ... watch for that last bid just a few seconds before the closing. I got alot of my stones that way ... sort of not bidding on an item I really wanted - then putting in my one time highest bid (on more valuable stones) 3 or 4-seconds before the bid closing!

   Have fun!!!!!

 

JB1 ..........

   I think you've got a great idea. It always helps to have something to look forward to. It helps a little with the overall need for "a sense of purpose" sometimes too.

   I've never been a big traveler. My exwife I hear is going to be in the Netherlands next month or April for a vacation. She's from there originally but hasn't been back there but one time maybe 15-years ago.

   She and I did go to Montreal once (so long ago) after we spent a second honeymoon (5th anniversary) at the Canadian side of the Falls for a few days. Montreal, of course, is likely a much different city than in the 70's!

   I've been to Canada myself two other times since - both in different parts of Ontario .... but I've never been in any other country!

   DO IT! Besides having a little fun now .... it's likely to give you some good memories that may last forever!

about movies:

   I am a big movie person - not any time period necessarily. But TCM does play most of their movies from the 30's thru and into the 60's.

   If "Night of the Hunter" with R. Mitchum is when he's playing the part of a minister hunting down this lady - sometimes by rowboat .... then I did see that on TCM some time ago. I may have seen the other two movies too - but it was a long time ago.

   There is a movie actress from the 40's (mostly) that I really got to like last year, and I can't remember her name right now. II saw her inone movie last Fall that was an early wartime movie taking place in Pasadena or somewhere similar with two army buddies coming back home on leave - and they both find a woman to date .... one of the couples gets married just before he goes back. And they spend their honeymoon in a tent on the beach. Dana Andrews is the buddy! Who was that pretty lady in the movie??? Not Lana Turner - but probably even prettier - and a brunette!

   I guess I do favor many of the 60's movies - or slightly later. "Bullit", "Dirty Harry", "The Graduate", "Butch Cassidy" and "The Sting" especially - is one of my favorites of all time. Funny - Katherine Ross is in two of them ... and Paul Newman/Robert Redford are in two of them.

   And another Redford movie "The Natural" to me is a great feel-good movie, but "The Sting" would be one of my top 10 movies - just love it!

   As you see, I can rattle on about movies! Sorry!

   Plan on that trip though ... or a different one! But do it!

Rob & Gizmo

  

Getting emg testing on Tuesday and your not supposed to be on muscle relaxer's so I've been sick on and off since stopping the flexeril/flexmid it ain't been easy!
Plus we have a cold front for the next three days...Spring needs to come blowing in.
My eye's are hurting again as well, and my eye appointment is on the 17th of March...can't wait...
Just so much going on...things will be better on Tuesday once the emg testing is over...
Finger's crossed...
Well wishes to all....

Hi Everyone,
I made it thru a whole week of work last week. One 4 hr day and three 8 hr days. Still not being able to eat great, but I am getting better at it. Tonight ate cheese and think that it didn't settle too well. I went back on the abiify and feel like it may be starting to help. I have to take it early evening because it seems it makes me kind of drowsy if I take it in the morning and if I take it at night I don't sleep well. Confusing but so far so good. I am trying to keep busy but this frigid weather for sure makes one just want to stay in and be lazy. Back to work tomorrow 4 hr shift. Tuesday I go to therapist for first appt. I saw her a couple years ago three times because that's all a program thru my job would allow but now that I have insurance I can keep going. I felt really comfortable with her then and hope we can work on getting me out of this state I've gotten into the past three months or so. I wish warm weather would get here. This winter has really done a number on me.
Thanks for listening. Good night and hugs!
Holly