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Hi Everyone,

Just thought I'd post a picture of a GIPE.



Just kidding!

Etta Sue, this MANDARIN is in a bird aviary in the Asa Zoo in Hiroshima.  That's why it has the band on it's leg.  Or is it popular duck-punk fashion?

I'm reading Mark, so...


In His Grip,
Kevin

My!  Lots of good stuff to read here since yesterday! 
And some not so good, namely, Pat's accident.  Pat, I did go look at the pictures, but cannot remember my password, so it wouldn't post my comments.  I do hope you are feeling better now.  Maybe a few gentle stretching exercises would help.  ((((hugs))))

Drat!  I missed the chocolate biccies, too.  So I'm not among the guilty, Colin.  I love chocolate (doesn't everyone?)    I am saving your poem, too, as it really speaks to my heart.  Thanks for sharing it.  You're a great poet, especially for a gipe! 

Several asked about Beth's new mattress.  Yes, it is what they call alternating pressure, the kind used to prevent or help heal pressure sores.  I'm so happy she doesn't have any pressure sores, and they do skin assessments on her often.  But she could only sleep in her bed for about two hours before her back hurt so much she would ring for them to come and put her in her recliner.  Some nights she never got in the bed at all.  She's had this since last Friday, and says she sleeps in it.  Those are really expensive!!!!  I couldn't believe what they told me---$700.00 per MONTH!!   They didn't say for how long!  So I asked what the purchase price would be.  Since her doctor ordered it, Medicare might pay for it, if the care home agrees to bill them.  Otherwise, we will have to pay it for her.  If she will sleep in it, I guess it will be a good investment, but.........why do they charge such outrageous prices for medical equipment? 

Etta Sue, you may not believe this, but I have had a "do nothing" day, too!  I sort of wanted to see if I could.........do nothing, that is.  And I did!    I'd best not do it too often, though; I might get to like it! 

In our getting stuck in the deep snow, we tore a plastic cover thing that is over part of the transmission on the Cruiser off, (well, not clear off, but it was dragging along the ground)  and boy!  Was it ever noisy when you drive on asphalt!  So we stopped by a station that has a lift, they put the car up in the air and tied it back up.  We couldn't really see what it was before.  For $12.77, it sure quieted things down.

Enough chatter about nothing, see y'all later!

I am about to go back to work shortly to prepare supper for Ruth.  I walked the dogs and a neighbor gave me a dozen eggs on my way back with Happy. He is getting about a dozen per day from his chickens. He chickens, ducks, two pigs, 3 dogs, and takes care of 2 llamas. He is the one who helpd Bill put up my garage tent.

Kevin what a colorful bird. It seems like almost everything in Japan is very colorful.

No business meeting tonight, I can use an evening of doing nothing.

TTYL

Hi, friends,

I just got in from my daughter's apartment - went to take care of the kitty while she's away in Texas.

I'm so very thankful that gasoline tonight was $1.999 at my local Sam's club.

Certainly will help the billfold a bit.

Pat and Karma, sorry to hear of both your accidents. Sore muscles are difficult to live with! Pat, hope the insurance will be good to you, and Karma, take good care of yourself while you're loving and rearing our two sweet little "grandchildren." 

I didn't feel like cooking tonight, so had a fat-free cheese sandwich with no fat mayonnaise and a big handful of alfalfa sprouts instead of lettuce. I really like them, and they have lots of potassium, which I need.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Prayers for Pat & her car situation, Karma and her ankle, Jeannine for her everyday, and all of you -

Colin:  How did you know that I baked an angel food cake today - is that why you put a halo on your head??  Bring the high tea tomorrow. 

The football game Sunday was the best ever - will probably root for the Colts this year. 

Carol

Hi Ruth Ann:  Gasoline has gone down in price here as well.  I think it is because our reserves are high - but what do I know?   It was nice that your workload was given to another person for a bit of help to you.  Take care.

Hi folks...

Thanks for your prayers. 

Today, the adjuster at the body shop said, "...but Mrs. Scott, the car is a '95 after all..."   I think he's breaking it gently to me that they won't fix it.

We'll see.

Nice to see you Karma!

Hi everyone!

I need some help - quite a few times today I have tried to upload photos into the Gallery but no matter what size I make them, they just don't go through!

Anyone got any suggestions? ... it's bed time here, so I'll check again in the morning.

Love,

Awake too early - I got up so Don can get his rest. 

Pat:  Probably they have difficulty finding new parts for your auto.  It is a shame that so much is throw-away.  Now, the financial burden hits you just because of someone's inattention. 

We are finally getting a normal winter day in this part of the country and being told that the weather has been much more normal this year.  Newcomers believe that every snowflake should only fall in the mountains where we can see the beauty from afar. 

Carol

Carol I like your signature quote, I really never paid attention to it before today. It must be something I needed to see today.

I am going to get ready to go to Curves shortly so that I can get to Tai Chi before I go to work. So I can't stay here very long.

I am just checking in with y-all.

Gotta go now be back later.

Hi everyone from a sunny cold but DRY day in N.Ireland..cant say that too often here!
Hi Carol...if you baked the cake it is an angel cake right enough! I would love a slice of it. I was bringing the tea..tae...but it has all jeebled out of the taepot! It was a bumby flight over.
Hi Marilyn..the name of my first love..I always have fanciful thoughts when I see you here! I also loved a girl named Carol!
Hi Pat..Kevin..GIPE..Janet..Inspiredgal..Ruth Ann...and whoever else will call in.
I got my blood test results today...and they were all ok. RELIEF! My sister had a pile of books round her one day and she seemed to be doing a lot of studying...I asked her why...she said..you dope..sure you know I have a blood test tomorrow.  Poor joke I know. Well I am away..see you later!

Good Morning, All!!

A cloudy overcast day in Indiana.  Cold...only 23°F.  But no wind so that is good. 

I got a phone call from my doctor's office yesterday and I am now taking medication to help regulate my glucose levels.  My 2-hour post ?? blood test was 175.  And my A1C was over 6 so I am taking a tablet a day.  My liver function levels were fine but I was taking samples of 10/20mg Vytorin.  I have over 90 day supply of 10/40mg Vytorin and the nurse said to ask the pharmist if I can cut them in two and take them anyway.  So actually I will be taking 5/20mg of Vytorin. 

With my glucose medication, it says to follow a low-sugar diet plan and an exercise regime.  If I had been doing that, I probably wouldn't have had a glucose problem.    

So pray for me to find the right eating plan that will keep me on that plan.  I love fresh vegetables but not every day!  I love proteins but not every meal.  I guess I am a carbo-holic and I know that is my downfall! 

I got an email today that had a clickable.  It's a neat site.  Click here to see how many of you.  According to this, there are two Etta Gann's in the world!

Hello everyone!  If you remember me, that is.  I guess it's been a while since I've put in my two cents.

This homeschooling keeps me pretty busy.  Irish dance, too.  Last night was the weekly class for my girls.  I visit with the other moms and dads a while, then, go off and run my errands while I'm in town.  My hubby picks them up.  

Pat-I saw the pictures of your car, too.  Ouch.  I will pray for a solution to the parts issue.  Glad you're okay.

Colin-Glad you're still cracking us all up!  I also loved your latest poem, as I have all of them.  It also made me cry.  Hey, what are piccies?  Like scones or something?  or donuts?  I've never heard of them.  Glad you passed your "tests."  

It turns out that I'm not just doing the photos for the church directory, but the whole thing.  God must really trust me with His directory.  Scary, exciting and humbling.  

Did I miss an update on Alma about the surgery, or have we not heard, yet?  I pray all went well.

Inspiredgal- I will pray for your heart appointment, that all is well.  Also, congrats on your exhibition!  You must be thrilled!  It's so great to know there are so many other photographers out there worshipping the creator, not the creation.  

I will go bowling later today with my good friend.  I could use a little bit of fun away from home.  I love homeschooling, but with home being the school, it's good for all of us if I/we get away every now and again.  

Better get going for now.  Have a fantastic day, everyone! Sorry to those I haven't mentioned by name.

Blessings, Kathleen

Etta Sue the best thing for you to do is cut out the carbs and all white stuff. Bread, Potatoes, white rice, anything with white flour in it,  sugar, put some cinnamon on you cereal because it will help to level out you blood sugars.  In my job I have to know these  things, Ruth is diabetic.  Eat you "whole grains, if it doesn't say whole grain on the label don't but it. Read your labels and make sure to check how many carbs are in the  product. Get a diabetic cookbook that is a must. What med are you taking, maybe Glipizide, or Glucophage.

Use Splenda it tastes better than any of the others. Xylitol made from White Birch if you can  find it at the health food store. It's expensive! I use it; however I do not have a blood sugar/glucose problem. I order mine on line from HERE Google Xylitol and see what all the wonderful benefits are. You will want to use it.

Did y-all know that sugar feeds cancer. The native Americans used White Birch bark to treat cancer and other ailments. Xylitol is make from White Birch bark.

Time for me to get to my Taic Chi class then on to work.

Later all y-all

There are none of me in the USA,  My last name is very uncommon, as a matter of fact anyone with our last name is a relative.  NOw when I try my maiden name There are 14 people in the U.S. with the same name.  Interesting.

Ahhh Colin the joys of young love.  There were 2 I loved as well, but none compare to my Bonesy.

I am being paged to the kitchen, A treat is waiting.

Till later

Ah yes JudyB.....young love....I have been in love with the same woman the last 35 years.....I just hope the wife never finds out!

Hi Kathleen..how are you..nice to know you are keeping my poems. I dont know what piccies are either...maybe it is photgraphs or something to eat. I am glad I passed my tests too. Thank you.

See you all later....I wasted my time last night standing in front of a mirror with my eyes shut...I wanted to know what I looked like when I am sleeping!

Ruth Ann, our gas is still over the $2 mark, should go down soon.  Oil prices went up again yesterday, though, when it was announced the government will add to our strategic oil supplies. 

Pat, maybe you should ask the estimated cost of repairing your car; and if the insurance company will pay that..........but I'm sure you've already thought of that.  Insurance companies can be sticky to deal with.

I've had a busy morning.  I went early to Pat's, to put color on her hair.  When I got home, Darrel was just leaving to do some alarm work.  He wanted me to go and help him, so I did.  We were adding protection at one of the grade schools, covering their new computer lab.  Goodness!!  30 brand new computers in there!  Kids are getting a different sort of education now than we got, aren't they?  I wish I knew more about how to use my computer.

Tomorrow I get to go have lunch at school with Abby, then stay for her musical program at 1:30.    Of course, my camera is going with me---battery is charging right now!

Etta Sue, do you love white potatoes?  Darrel is diabetic (not insulin dependent) and they told us that a medium sized white potato will metabolize in your system to equal 16 tablespoons of sugar!!    If you drink soda (pop) those are a real problem, too, even the diet ones.  The diet ones only make you crave sugar.  Now, sweet potatoes are one of the BEST foods you can eat!  Watch the butter, though---I use Molly McButter on mine, and a little cinnamon.  If there is a diabetic support group near you, they have really good information, and you would be welcome, even though you're not technically a diabetic.  There are really good books you can read, too, some from Christian doctors.  If you crave sweets, I have found that if I stop eating sweets altogether, after a few days I no longer crave them.  I will shut up now, except to add my very best wishes for you to find the right plan that you like and can stick with over the long haul.

I slept very little last night, and feel a little nap stealing up on me!

I was doing some work for John and in the process I came across this hymn by the tune Pat is I think Evan C. M.  Then it says on the bottom of the page James Montgomery, 1819.  Someone with more music training will need to decipher that.

William H. Havergal,1846

Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Unuttered or expressed,
The motion of a hidden fire
That trembles in the breast.

Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear,
The upward glancing of the eye,
When none but God is near.

Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air,
His watchword at the gates of death;
He enters heaven with prayer.

Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice
Returning from his ways,
While angels in their songs rejoice
And cry, "Behold he prays!"

Thou by whom we come to God,
The life, the truth, the way,
The path of prayer Thyself has trod:
Lord, teach us how to pray.


I just love those words.

It has remained cold  here today. so I didn't get out to walk the dogs.  I am going to have an early supper as I have church tonight and after I get back from Ruth's  I won't have enough time to fix supper. I will have a Lean Cuisine dinner and a small salad. This drinking 64 oz of water every day is sure a lot of water. I drink bottled water so that is 4 bottles per day. It is so much easier to keep track of that way.

I used to go to the Diabetic meetings  with a friend because I needed to know  the information  for my  work. When I was in training we had a diabetic nurse from Home Health come to teach the class. One thing she stressed  is to READ THE LABELS of everything  you buy whether or not you are diabetic.

I am reading labels and counting and adding up all my Proteins, Carbs, Fats and Calories and journaling them. You would be surprised if you journal that info just what you are putting into your bodies. Sodium alone is an outrageous number.

The Wonder of It All....it didn't rain today!  Guess what it will do tomorrow....RAIN! It was so nice to see the sun again, if only for a short time

Went and had my hair cut this morning.  My hairstylist has stopped working, so had to try a new place and a new person.  I was going to a modern shop that was okay two yrs. ago when it opened.  Then they started raising the prices on a regular basis, playing very crude and loud music, etc. So I went to their competition and she turned out to be good, less expensive and I hope stays, because the owner drives away all her help!  This gal has worked in California and Oregon and now lives here in the valley.  Loves dogs, so we had a nice chat...also didn't treat me like I am on the verge of senility! 

Etta Sue, there are so many of me in the States it boggles the mind.  I know there is another me in the valley, googled my name when in Chemainus and turned out to be a 50+ gal, red hair, looking for a guy on some singles site!   Told Al about it and he had a good laugh.  Was funny until I got the gov. phoning me about going in to UIC to apply for work.....told them I was an old retired gal.  Took two or three calls to get the message across!!   

This should bring comfort to those of us who share slipping fingers on the keyboard:


Don't delete this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it.


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There now, we all feel better!
Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

There are "0" of me with my maiden name.
There are "0" of me with my married name.

Cool.

There are only 3000 Karma's in America.

There are 2 Bernard Shufords. 

The ankle is better, mostly.  It just hurts when I turn it a certain way, so, I don't turn it that way.

Take care all!

Well, hello my friends...

It's certainly been a busy week here in Guelph and I got the final news about the car today.  It's totalled and they gave me $2500. for it!

Pat what are you going to do now? 

Just stopping by before bedtime.  Actually I took a nap this afternoon...not intending to do..so I probably won't be sleepy at bedtime. 

If I ate at home all the time, I would be fine.  I can't tell you when I had a white potato, white rice, white crackers, or white bread in my house.  Now that I have tried the sweet potato, brown rice, whole wheat crackers and whole wheat bread, I like them much better.  It is the actual sweets that are my downfall.  And I am like a kid in a candy store, when I get sweets they are gone before I know it.  Not even tasting them. 

When I went to the dietician last spring for a diabetic diet, I was eating more carbs than I normally do but also more protein.  She wanted me to eat carb at every meal but with protein...to even out the carbs throughout the day.  Truly, I was stuffed every meal and my glucose really didn't go down that much.  I am a carboholic!!

But after thinking about this for awhile and receiving an email, I think I will read my South Beach Diet book again and do that.  I lost 25 lbs. in three months once...gained it all back and then some.  But it was easy and easy to eat out also.  So probably by the weekend, I will have started the SB diet.  Good carbs and good fats are allowed...in fact, necessary!  It is the first two weeks that are the hardest but I will survive!  That's when I substituted brown for white in my diet. 

Thanks to you all for your input.  I sure don't want to do the needles.  No way! 

I enjoyed the reading tonight.

Good luck with your car situation, Pat. Hope you can get a good one that won't cost an "arm and a leg." I should send my sister in law your way - she's great at shopping - buys all their cars because she gets such good deals. Also is a whiz at home repairs (even does all her plumbing work), is a wonderful seamstress, and best of all, a committed Christian who works tirelessly for her Lord.

Etta Sue, I'd recommend seeing a diabetes educator and/or a diabetes  specialist. It has helped me lots. Also, not to be commercial, but I'd recommend subscribing to Diabetes Self Help magazine. It's not very expensive, and the insight it has given me has been wonderful.

Y'all, I got a beautiful "send around" message from an old friend tonight. It so impressed me that I went straight to snopes.com to check it out. The information there was so interesting to me that I wanted to recommend you check out this writeup about that message I got:  http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/monument.asp

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Pat,

How frustrating for the Christian, transportation problems can be!  We certainly have grown in the Lord over the years through car difficulties.  We will pray that God will be glorified and that you will be encouraged in all of this.

I am continuing through Mark 1.

Then they entered Capernaum. When the Sabbath arrived, Jesus lost no time in getting to the meeting place. He spent the day there teaching.  They were surprised at his teaching—so forthright, so confident—not quibbling and quoting like the religion scholars.

  Suddenly, while still in the meeting place, he was interrupted by a man who was deeply disturbed and yelling out,   "What business do you have here with us, Jesus? Nazarene! I know what you're up to! You're the Holy One of God, and you've come to destroy us!"

  Jesus shut him up: "Quiet! Get out of him!"  The afflicting spirit threw the man into spasms, protesting loudly—and got out.

  Everyone there was incredulous, buzzing with curiosity. "What's going on here? A new teaching that does what it says? He shuts up defiling, demonic spirits and sends them packing!"  News of this traveled fast and was soon all over Galilee.

In His Grip,
Kevin

Hi there friends!

Just stopped by on my way to bed.  I'm tired, but not sleepy.  I hate that!

Hey, I just found out how to see where everyone is online!  I'm so happy!!  Now, maybe I'll see one of you while I'm actually online, too, and can shout to you or something.  This could really be fun!  Wish I had more time at the times that most of you are having the tae and piccies (whatever those are) without me.  I think it may be while I sleep?  

I know you've all been waiting to hear how I bowled today. Ha ha.  I bowled two games in the 170's and a 188!  I was pretty jazzed.  I hardly ever bowl, so it was kinda funny that I did that well.  I beat my friend all three games and she bowls every Wednesday on a league.    Poor girl!
I even got four strikes in a row, in one of the games.  

Good night all!

Hi all,
Just a quick note this morning.  When you come through and read this, would you say a prayer for my husbands bro in law, (married to Terry's sister)  He had lasik surgery yesterday (like I did 2 yrs ago) and yesterday evening he had halos. I've been praying that he would see even better than me, since I'm the one who recommended having it done. Please pray that God would correct his vision completely.  And,  they are asking us about homeschooling their kids, 7th grade and 5th grade, because they are not happy with the school around here.  Give us (me) wisdom (Lord) to tell her what she needs to know to get started. It was easy with me, since I started mine at Kindergarten.

Have been reading all the posts, and praying for the requests.  May God bless each and every one of us.

Samantha

PS shutterbugmom - Our church has been bowling twice in the last few months, and I had the high score both times! I guess that makes me Church Champion!!!

Good Morning I am sitting here with my breakfast of 1/2 cup of eggbeaters cooked  like an omelet, between two pieces of very dark Rye bread lightly spread with sour cream. 300 calories. 50 calories from fat all from the sour cream.

At the Senior Center today they are having the monthly dance and calling it a Black and White Ball. At 10am!!. I am dressed all in black today. They will be serving Biscuits and gravy. I am not eating there today. A friend and I are going for Mexican dinner when I come home for my afternoon break at 1pm.

Etta Sue I am trying to lose some weight so I have had to cut all sweets out of my diet and that is pure hell for me since I do love my chocolate and cheese cake. I want to be able to get into my size 14 jeans again. It has been 4 years since I have been able to wear them. Come to think of it I think I gave them away. I am also only eating  1 maybe 2 slices of bread per day. I know TMI!!

Have a great day all y-all. I have to go fold a load of laundry and put another load in the drier.

Ruth Ann, I really enjoyed reading that information about the Washington monument.  Beth and I went to the top of it, when I visited her while she was living in Virginia.  Awesome view from up there, even though it was raining that day.

Bowling........that's something I have done very little.  But I enjoyed those times I did it. 

Pat, sorry about your poor little car.  Another 'era' comes to an end.  Will you be shopping for a new one or a used one now?  For sure, you need dependable transportation!

Etta Sue, I have been fasting now for almost three weeks, and like I said, the sweets cravings have gone away completely.  The first two days were the hardest, but I know you can do it, if that's the way you choose to go.

Oh, I forgot to tell you-----there are 16 of me here in the USA.  I don't really know that the world is ready for that many of me!   

Kevin, I sure enjoy the Scriptures you've been posting.  Papa John used to always include some scripture in his posts.  I sure miss that man!    Does anyone know how he is doing?

It's almost time to head for Abby's school, and I don't have my 'face' on yet, so better get to gettin!'

Hey there, Karma!!  Good to see you!

Well it was -26°C last night with a wind chill taking it down to
-38°C Brrrrrr The raido was actually advising people to not let their dogs hang their heads out the window!  That is something I never do.  If a flying stone was to hit them it could kill them!   OK off my soap box!

Pat there is a car available, I will be sending you the info.

I have to run, The girls are waiting for me to carry on.

Have a good day everyone