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Janet, thanks for the heads up on very reasonable glasses.  I didn't see where you can get transitional lenses on that website.  Mine are transitional progressive lenses now.  I really like not having to have sunglasses...especially when going in and out of buildings.  Not necessary to carry a different pair. 

Larry, the old church will be torn down once we get moved into the new church.  The existing sanctuary has 6 smaller stained glass windows and two huge ones.  We want to use them in Phase 2 when a new sanctuary will be build next to this new building that will have a sanctuary/gym. 

I, too, have never had a Starbucks.  But when it is very cold, I like a flavored coffee or tea!  Sometimes I just buy the flavored creams and sometimes the flavored coffee to brew.  And I have never ever put milk/cream in tea!  When I get a hunger for a cappuccino, I head to a convenient store and get a 16oz. one for $1.07!!  Did that yesterday morning and it was sooo good!  Normally I like my regular coffee black.

Free movies?  We have a theater near by that has free movies on certain days of the month.  My neighbor, Jane, and another lady went to see 'Horrible Bosses'.  She said the language was so foul...not a sentence without a curse word...that they got up and walked out within the first 10 minutes!  So don't see it!  But I would love to see 'Larry Crowne'.

Jane is who I made the dish clothes for.  Yesterday bringing her home from SAMS, she asked me to come in and get my quillo.  It is beautiful with a red cardinal on the front.  I know I will really enjoy it this winter!  She certainly does great work!

Today is a do-nothing day.  I cleaned house Saturday and mowed Monday so it is do-nothing today.  I could go to the bank and cash/deposit some checks but that can be done tomorrow.  Then again tomorrow is a do-nothing day also.  Maybe the bank Friday when I go to swim rehab!  I also want to go to Lowe's Friday to get a new dryer vent hose...my dryer is taking too long to dry a load of clothes.  And I broke my umbrella clothesline so I want to check one of them out.  Tony is going to help me with both of these chores maybe over the weekend!

Hello all,
I am back up at running with the internet still busy unpacking at the new house and have a few things at the old house to get this weekend... Janet we moved to Beaver, OK so not far but far enough... We (ruth and I) went through Hugoton yesterday on our way back to Keyes for a few things and the fair looked like it had a few people there not many but we didn't stop and see the exhibits since we were on a mission to get down there and back. There is also another individual that we believe is living in Hugoton again that we didn't wish to run into there. Anyways it is almost lunch and I need to get up at fix lunch for Ruth and I then get ready as I have an interview for a job today (prayers please) Have a good day
Sarah

Etta Sue what is a quillo?

I never used sugar in tea till ecently.  I find I have less acid problems with a bit, I suppose it was Mother who got me drinking tea with milk, now Dad liked his with real cream..

I"m out mowing today.  this is a job I enjoy.  there is a sunny sky and a nice breeze. Came in to get a drink then back at it.

What you don't see when you leave the caqmera on the kitchen table!  A flashof red as I was driving drew my eyes to a red-head woodpecker!  Lovely sight.  Also I do beieve we have a bluebird nest close by, we saw a pair about a week ago.

Time to get back to work!

Thank you Larry for praying for my son Ron.  It is greatly appreciated.

Judy a Quillo is a quilt that fold up into a pocket and makes a pillow.

Etta Sue, yes, they do have transitional progressive lenses!  That's what I ordered, and with that, plus the anti-reflective coating, frames and all, they only cost $106.00.  So that is quite a big savings!  I never had the progressive lenses before, always the line bifocals, so I hope they won't be too hard to get used to.

Good to see you, Sarah!  The exhibits weren't there yesterday (Hugoton fair) as they were entered this morning, then judged this afternoon.  I had a good time there, and got to visit several whom I hadn't seen for some time.

Larry, no apology necessary, I, for one, really enjoy your posts, and it's fun to share memories with each other.

Marilyn, prayers for Ron, and thanks for the little video.  I knew what a quillo is, but it's a little hard to explain.  The video makes it clear.

Since I got home early I will get to go to my little scrapbook thing.  They (we) are having a little tea party today, and also making a scrapbook page featuring teapots and cups.  Should be fun!  

I isn't yet quite as hot as before the rain, but it's working on it!  I think it's a little over 100 today.

Marilyn, thankyou for the explaination,  I never saw one of those!  And Yes I am praying .

I have almost done the lawns.  After 4 hours of mowing I am done!!! 

I love hearing about each of your days, so interesting to me.  Thank you each of you for telling us what is up in your lives!  As I read I ray for each of you.

Going to relax for a bit before eating.

Marilyn:  Prayers for your son.  Unfortunately, we know too many people either out of work or working at a much less job than they are used to and the future looks so grim.  I can only tell them to hang on and have faith - tough on the children & teens especially. 

Larry:  Prayers for your son as well - the politicians talk about losing money for SS and other benefits  - why can they not go without pay and the numerous perks - flying to their states & in first class.  It is a national disgrace when you find out their benefits that they keep bestowing on themselves.  It reminds me of the French Revolution times.  Clueless royalty.   

Right now - a huge storm came up rather quickly.  Lucky for me as I drove last night that storm went around.  We just finished grilling a small piece of salmon for dinner and have not used the grill for some time because of these everlasting storms.  I left my wallet at the veggie store & was so disgusted with myself for being so dippy.  These things really worry me.  Fortunately, the wallet was turned in by the cashier - that is what I get for being so talkative. 

JudyB:  Can't imagine my drivel in here is interesting to anyone but I sure do appreciate a prayer anytime and  say a prayer for everyone.  I did organize a bit in my sewing room & my aim is to pick up some work every day and finish those unidentified objects in my box labeled "Projects". 

Hi, friends,

Not a long answer tonight - this leg pain turns out to be a pinched nerve in my back. So, I sit as long as possible, then squirm a lot because of the pain. So, will be doing water exercises and physical therapy to see if we can avoid further meds or possibly some sort of procedure.

Larry, the church across the street has the little cafe to help support its outreach for christian but down on their luck individuals. It, thus far, is a win-win situation.

Marilyn, I do best in my apartment home-making, if I keep to my little motto of "Do Just One Thing" - when that's applied to anything out of place, etc, the apartment seems to smile broadly, maybe wiggle a bit with delight, and certainly become so much more welcoming for friends and relatives to visit. Your resolve to do much the same thing with your projects really resonates with me.

Gotta go, friends,

Love y'all.

Janet, I didn't go to the order form on Zenni Optical.  But I did go to Contact Us and sent an email asking about Transitions lenses.  Sure enough they do have as you say when you click on order!  Janet, do not get discouraged with your progressive lenses.  Do not!  My first pair made me think I was on a rocky boat all the time.  Seemed like everything was moving at the sides!  It took me about two weeks to finally get to the point where I did not want to take them off and throw them across the room!!  But now....I wouldn't have anything but progressive.  And I am certainly going to try this website when I get new glasses again.  Even $200 would be better than the $567 that I paid for the ones I have on!  What a savings!  Wonder if there are websites for cheaper hearing aids for people??  Hmmm!  Now that would be a great savings for anyone hearing impaired.

Marilyn, thanks for the YouTube Quillow demonstration.  I would not have thought to look on YouTube to learn how to fold it back into a quillow.  Jane showed me but it was different than what was demonstrated.  I guess either works if it is the same result.  And Marilyn, I am praying for Ron also.  Soooo many people need jobs.  And I (we) may need one after next month!!

Good to see you Sarah!

Today is another do-nothing day....meaning I don't have an appointment anywhere.  But I am doing some laundry and I need to go to the bank sometime today. 

Tomorrow is pool rehab.  Ruth Ann, I know you will love the pool.  If it is like ours, it is like being in a huge bathtub without the bubbles!!  And I need some items at Walmart and Lowe's.

Another sunny day here in Georgia with only a small chance of additional rain for a day or so.  I did hear this morning from the insurance adjuster and he has contacted the roofing contractor and both will meet here Monday morning.  I have a day with no appointments or things that I need to leave the house for so will just stay in and stay cool.

Last evening Pat and I went to the restaurant at the county airport and had a good meal.  I have been there quite a few times and it is where we saw the Elvis concert last week.  Last night they have 4 musicians who just came there to jam a bit so we enjoyed 30-45 minutes of music.  When I got home I watched the movie "The King's Speech", which I thought was excellent. 

I did see my eye doctor yesterday and all is fine.  He said my cataracts had progressed a bit but still not enough to be a problem.  Didn't need to change the prescription for my glasses, which I felt would be the case.  I have worn the same prescription for several years.  He did say it is normal for the eyes to change some about my age. 

Etta Sue, thanks for the info on your old church building.  Isn't it a shame when the movies seem to think people want to hear this type of vile language in every sentence. 

Sarah, glad to see you got moved and are getting settled in your new place.  That is always a lot of work.

Judy, my wife has made a number of quillos and is currently making two more for our son and DIL to replace two they have worn out with use.  They are small little quilts that can be folded into an attached pocket to make a pillow sized folded quilt.  (I see Marilyn has give you a link showing the quillos.

Janet, it sounds like you had fun at the fair.

Carol, one day I was checking out at Kroger's at the self-help station and took out my wallet to get the payment and then picked up my bags and started to walk away when the attendant told me I had left my wallet laying on the scanner table.  I seem to keep doing this forgetful things (was going to say dumb but I know better).  All the postings are interesting.  Not everyday can be exciting but it is our day.

Ruth Ann, thanks for the info on the cafe in your church. 

Etta Sue, I found it took a day or so to train my brain to adjust to the progressive lenses.  I have worn them for a number of years and love them.  Regarding hearing aids there are places on the web to buy them.  My best friend has some and they work well and were much less expensive.  I really don't think there is any reason to be concerned about not getting Social Security checks as there is plenty of money coming in a month to pay the interest of the natioinal debt, pay SS and other expenses.  This is simply a scare tactic that our ruler has used to try to gain political advantage.

I have saved the eyeglasses website in my Favorites. Thanks!

Yes, I'm looking forward to going to "test the waters," Etta Sue.

About jobs, this situation is becoming more difficult every day for those who are unemployed. I experienced a time of extended unemployment, but managed to find little part-time jobs, and really cut expenses to the bone. No electricity used except the fridge and my washing machine. I learned to love the peace of sitting in my living room as the darkness fell - to me, it seemed that God was putting my area to sleep gently and lovingly. And, I didn't use heat for those 2 winters. Yes, it was very cold, but I just trusted God to keep me safe, and tithed on any income I could scrape up. The grocery "going out of date soon" markdowns helped keep the costs low. And, when a full time job was offered (at half the pay I had been making before so many of us were laid off), I gladly took it and praised God for His faithfulness. That was a time when I felt like one of his little sparrows that had fallen, but the Bible tells us that even one so little and insignificant still receives God's attention.

Well, I think I've written too much, but these memories make me love my favorite scripture even more YES, He grants us a new day every morning, and He will be faithful to us, as we walk in His light of that new day.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

I am back to try again, was here earlier and wrote a long post, but lost it.  My computer seems to be having little fits.  Grrr....

I had told you about how blessed I was to get a nice phone call last night from daughter Diane.  She was telling me about Mark and Abby, who have spent the week at a Champions for Christ Youth Camp in Branson, Mo.  They are both being blessed and refreshed in the Lord.  This is Chip Brim's ministry.  He used to be a coach and trained champions on the ball field, until God called him to train champions for Him.  He was in Hugoton this Spring and I got to hear him.  Some of you may be familiar with his mother, Billie Brim.

Anyway........they had a Talent Show, for which Abby had prepared a praise dance.  She must have done a wonderful job, because her mom got THREE calls about how good she was!  They said the anointing was so strong everyone in the building felt it, and that Abby received a standing ovation!!  This was one of only two standing ovations for the show; and the other was for the girl who is usually her dance partner (If you can call it that in ballet!).  Mariah did a dance using about 30 Hula hoops, which was another hit.  Their pastor said, "Hugoton just blew them away!"

The other big blessing:  Chip is believing for an airplane for his ministry and Mark is standing in faith for a job.  So Mark went up and told Chip, "WHEN you get that airplane, I will be your pilot!"  I pray those were prophetic words!  I am just blessed to my toenails to see both of them growing in faith and in their walk with the Lord!!! 

Now I hope I can post this without it going off into cyberspace!  Computer froze before, wouldn't go back or anything.....

It worked!!  Thank you, God!

What exciting news Janet!

WOW Janet!  I think I see you floating in the clouds!

Ruth Ann:  Your story about the time you were unemployed or underemployed is a true test of faith.  Others who are experiencing same should hear your testimony about surviving those grim times and it would give them hope a reason to stay faithful. 

We spent some time checking out a house our youngest son just bought & the inspector was there as well.  It has acreage - view & is a 1970 house with high ceilings.  the kids are thrilled & everything is in great shape but some odd things they will work on.  Then, we stopped at two thrift stores on the way home and a veggie health store (corn looks crispy and nice).  Baking bread, washing & ironing, doing dishes & someone left a Kleenex in the wash ( I tend to keep fresh ones in my pockets so that was my fault).  Fresh zucchini tonight with the corn & hamburgers with blue cheese. 

Hi, friends,

I'm on my other computer, kinda checking it out plus I downloaded 3 audio books for use while driving to and from my granddaughter's birthday weekend.

Y'all have a wonderful rest of the day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Janet you must be so excited. I know I would be.

Here is the set I just finished for Jackson

Cute, Marilyn ... nice work!

I just heard from my granddaughter Candice ... she has picked up her sister Becky and they are together in Lancaster, California.  I am soooo relieved!  This has been an ongoing saga of high drama and turmoil for well over a month.    

Praise the Lord, Jane!   

Amen and amen!!  And to Marilyn, nice work!  I do not crochet, nor do I knit.  But I can paint!   (Can't really see a baby wearing a canvas, though...... )

The youth are to share about their camp on Sunday night, and they have also asked Abby and Mariah to do their dances for the church, so guess what Grams' plans are for Sunday evening??  

Yup .. Janet ... "I can only imagine" what your plans are 

Thank  you Thank.

Whew Jane I know you are so relieved.

Jane I was thinking about her and praying all day yesterday!

So many blessings from God on CP.  Thank you, God.

Good work, Marilyn!  I know you are thrilled that they are done.  And making two booties the same is a challenge! 

It looks cloudy out so far today.  And I am going to swim rehab, then find a bite to eat, then Walmart and Lowe's.  Will be glad when I am back home and in the cool house. 

I didn't see or hear from Ivalou all day yesterday.  I think she went somewhere with Marge but not sure.

Etta Sue, thank you for the encouragement to not give up on the progressive lenses during the adjustment period.  I am sure I will recall your words often!  They tell me my new glasses should be here in about two weeks!! 

I went out and walked about a mile and a half this morning.  We had a little more rain, and it is nice and cool, with a pleasant breeze, and I see the pastures are greening up!  God is truly good.....all the time!

When Pat gets home from her rehab, I will go to her house for her to do my hair.  Don't have any have-tos today, but plenty of should-dos!  (That never seems to change.)

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee.  A friend gave me an old computer and a flat screen small monitor that he no longer needed.  I have now set the monitor up in my office as a second monitor.  I had used one for a long time but had decided not to replace it when it failed.  I am now using both monitor so can have the posting box open for CP as I read the postings on the big monitor.  It works great and am glad to have it back.  The old computer has a working DVD/CD Rom in it and will put that in my computer to replace the one that failed. 

Today will be busy as have a ROMEO's luncheon at 11:30 at Macaroni Grill and then we play Mexican Train with two other couples at one of the couples home and then will eat out again this evening. 

Ruth Ann, certainly you didn't write too much and you are an inspiration.  Your story is probably being lived by many people today.  I feel so blessed to have a retirement income and at least know that my children won't go hungry.  Your granddaughter must live a long ways away as it takes hours to listen to most audiobooks.  My wife listens to them all the time.

Janet, not familiar with the ministry you spoke about.  Good for Abby and her friend as they both are using their talents to praise the Lord. Mark sounds like a fine young man.

Carol, sounds like a nice property your son purchased.  We have had some really good sweet corn this year and hope your is very tasty.

Marilyn, your set looks like it would be very warm.  Nice work.  What are the three things on top?  Seeing Etta Sue's comment I know these are booties and is the other a cap?  (Just a guess.)

Jane, good news and now you can relax.

Yes Larry those are a pr of booties and a cap.

I need to ask y'all to pray for Forest, this is Gilbert's boy, he fell and broke his collar bone somehow, I don't have the details yet. I saw the note of Facebook this morning.

Sorry to hear that, Marilyn.  I sure know about falling and broken clavicles    Been there, done that!

The only broken bone I've had was my wrist.  But I had an uncle who fell out of a tree and broke a collar bone.  Then when it was all healed a friend asked him how it happened and he said "Like this" and proceeded to climb back into the tree and fall out, breaking the other collar bone.