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Hi everyone.  It looks like I am first this morning but wanted to get here as have a busy day planned and when we get home this afternoon I plan on trying to put my laptop back into a Windows XP configuration.  I decided there were too many differences between Linux and Windows and all my software is for Windows.  I like having both of the computer on the same page, so to speak.

Pat and Janet, that is a good devotional for this week.  Thanks for posting it for Janet and it was very thoughtful of her to prepare it before going away.

I went to bed early last night as was tired.  Tried to read but soon found I needed to turn off the light and just go to sleep.  Feel more rested this morning. 

Al, that sounds like a nice way to make the trip.  Marriott Hotels are always a nice place to stay.  I am sure your granddaughter will be excited to have you share her special day when she graduates.



Hope everyone will have a nice week. 

Janet and Pat ~ Thank you for the devotion.  As I was reading my devotions this morning, I noticed the cornfield across the road from me.  Yesterday you saw more dirt than corn.  We had a wonderful soaking rain last evening.  Today you see more corn than dirt.  I know that corn grew six inches over night!  All it needed was a soaking rain to come to life again. 

Samantha ~ I am reading the 'Brides of Lancaster County', a four-book series, by Wanda E Brunstetter.  Each book is titled 1) A Merry Heart, 20 Looking for a Miracle, 3) Plain and Fancy and 4) The Hope Chest.  She has a series of three called 'Daughter's of Lancaster County also.  Hope you can find some in your book stores or better in your library.  They are page turners.  We have several Amish colonies all over Indiana, north and south, but none real close to me.  We have German Baptists here.  They dress about the same, but do have electricity.  No phones unless it is for business.  No computers unless it is for business.  I went to a Pampered Chef party and the demonstrator was German Baptist.  She asked for us to put on our sheets what we wanted and she would do the rest and promptly got her laptop out!  I was really surprised but it was for business. 

Today I am taking Judy B, my classmate, to Noblesville Hospital for her to get an injection in her back.  Actually she is driving but if she is unable to drive back, I will drive her car.

I maybe should mow but won't until this evening after taking Judy.

The mother of this missing lady attends my church.  Please click here (http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070603/LOCAL/706030447/1139/LOCAL07) and read.  Then if your heart desires, please say a prayer for all concerned. 

Am praying Etta Sue

This has been a busy week.  we were away for Friday and Saturday, on Saturday we met up with friends in Orillia.  They were our maid of honour and best man in our wedding, and we had the same honour in theirs.  What a great time of renewing friendship.

I have a BIG day ahead of me, need to go into North Bay tonight for Cadets and Small Group.

Wednesday we have 72 chicks coming.  I still have to get things ready for that.

Bye for now, am praying for the needs here.

Hi Everyone...

It rained all night and everything is really green.

I have to go to the mall to see about some little gifts for Ian to take to Northern Ireland.  He leaves on Wed. for only 6 days but is visiting our friends in Ballyclare and Lisburn and he's going to fish in the Six Mile Water river that his dad fished in over the years.

Well, I'm back from the mall and couldn't find anything suitable for Ian to take to Northern Ireland on Wed.  So he'll have to do some shopping for himself!

How are the rest of you?  Have you taken a photo today?

All is well here. It is raining and sort of sultry. I had to make a trip to Eureka this afternoon to Michaels to get some mats for my photos that will be at the fair, buy some groceries at Winco, and meet a lady to pick up some of my product that she had.

I have to write a letter to my current insurance company to disenroll. I called and they said I had to write a letter.

I graduated up to 1600 calories today, from 1200. So far I have lost 5 lbs as of today. I hope my knees will be happier wilth less weight to support.

Please pray for my friend Kitty in Lucerne valley. She has one lung that is completely filled up and is in severe pain. There are other factors and God knows what they are. Just pray for her  OK?

Sorry that I have not responded to you all.

Oh, that's awful.  Fluid in the lung is sure terrible.  I remember Jack's lungs filled up once after a test and he said to me, "Pat, I'm drowning!"  They had to deal with it very quickly.

QuoteSo I can be assured that my God will clothe my eternal soul with a new body, not unlike the old, but suited for its new and eternal existence, after this present body has crumpled into the dust from whence He made it.

Thanks Janet.  What lovely thoughts.

Pat:  I apologize for putting in five pictures instead of the four.  Did  not read until I had already posted - per usual.  What a nice memory trip for Ian to go and fish in the same river as his father.  Wish you could have gone too.

Missed two hours of sleep last night.  From aways, I could hear the train whistle which I don't hear if sleeping every night.  Am thankful that we don't live too close to the tracks. 

Larry:  Don't you think that as our country keeps aging as they say it is, that these huge box stores like Lowes & Home Depot will be getting fewer customers?  I know that there are times we just don't want to walk all the concrete.  Sometimes, we just go to a little Ace Hardware. 

I was nice as pie yesterday when the gal next door came over & chatted only because her husband was in her talking with us.  What a shockaroo.  She asked to see our kitchen floor & how we had painted things - this is the woman who has not said ten words to us in over ten years and she lives next door - plus her husband & Don are very friendly.  She is 25 years younger than him & leads him around like you would never believe & I happened to mention that we had been to church and all the fun things going on with the groups at church......she actually stayed & chatted.  Bowl me over.  Today, Don is helping them with a problem in their kitchen.  You never know, things may change.

Grandson who is the hockey player did not make the AAA team this time.  He just did not make the big effort and this has to be his decision - he will still play on a community team but the pressure isn't so much on our daughter either for driving from north of Denver to Colorado Springs 5 X weekly.  It was insane to say the least.  He will be 12. 

My prayers for good health for all.  Carol

Hi, friends,

Well, I'm in late this evening for a GOOD reason ... it was my "Mothers Day" dinner tonight with the kids who drove up from Atlanta. They are staying at a motel very near where my daughter in law's client has their office. They told me to call when I got there.

So I called and they said they'd be right down. I was sitting in my little white truck, and I caught a bit of movement out of the corner of my eye. Here came 2 grinning gals (one 12, and one 3), running with eyes shining and arms wide open to smother me with hugs and kisses.

Oh, what a nice memory I'll have!

Then, after dinner, we stopped by Target and the girls wanted "Grandma" to drive her electric shopping cart with them. Of course, we went straight to the toy department, and now I have some GREAT ideas for gifts.  ^-^

I'm now completely spoiled by them (and charmed, as well)!

Ruth Ann

What a lovely evening you had, Ruth Ann.  I'm so happy for you. 

Well, it's 11:30 pm here in Canada where I am and I'm so tired.   I must get to my bed.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Oh, I have to take Lauren, my cat, to the vet at 8 am.  She's has blood in her urine.  I sure hope it's nothing too serious.  She's not showing any sickness at all and is as boysterous as ever.

Pat:  Thinking of you.  I hope all is well.

Kitty called me last evening to see if I would meet her somewhere for a coke and to talk.  So we met at Subway in Lapel.  She is so stressed.  Lapel has a Home Tour each year and Kitty and Bob's home is on the tour.  She is painting, cleaning carpet, stenciling, replacing on the inside and outside she is planting, moving plants, trimming shrubs and getting new decorations.  And the Home Tour isn't until the 24th!  Now her daughter in Ohio...well, Kitty has been going over there every week to spend Monday night so she can watch Katie on Tuesday's because the sitter they have for Katie doesn't sit on Tuesday so Kitty drives two hours there and back two hours each week.  Now her daughter is to have carpel tunnel surgery and wants Kitty to come the night of the Home Tour and stay a MONTH!  I just don't know why this girl thinks her mother can drop everything and come to her at her beck and call.  And this girl is in her mid-30's!  Kitty has doctor appointments, and other appointments that she feels needs to be done but her daughter is insisting that she will need help.  Now sometimes Kitty goes there on Monday evening and Julie doesn't even say, 'How was your drive?'  or 'I am so glad to see you.'  She has just given her Katie and turned her back and not said a word to Kitty all evening!  I sure couldn't handle that.  I know, I am venting but I don't like to see people being taken advantage of.  And I feel that is what is happening to Kitty.

Well, I was going to mow today.  The weather report said no more rain until Thursday evening.  Well, I woke up to rain, went to the bank in the rain, ate breakfast in Lapel while it was raining but right now it is bright and sunny.  But they are saying possible showers this afternoon!  Need to mow before going to Ohio Thursday. 

Looking at the web, I see the 73-year old lady still hasn't been found.  And my mistake but it is the daughter that attends my church.

Good Morning. Pat I have been in the  Pick of the album forum and chose  another album for y-all. Thanks Pat for posting my owl.  I have also posted a couple of  new photos on my blog. One that you have already seen but I would like to have some comments on my blog for all ya-all.

Etta Sue When you got DSL did you have an offer you couldn't refuse for some free months? Attis offering 3 months free to switch from cable to DSL I am seriously considering it, now that Suddenlink has raised the prices again. Did you have to have a dedicated line phone installed other than you regular phone line???

I saw that Alma dropped into the shout box to say hello, by the way Alma how is Audra we need an update?

It looks like the sun is trying to peek out from around the rain clouds this morning.  If it isn't raining this afternoon I will take the dogs out for their walks.

I think Janet is busy with her painting class.

Hi Carol So you are back home now I was looking at your album in the gallery, there were photos there I hadn't seen before.

TTYL

Well I guess it is my turn to vent.   Yesterday I went to the local W_ _ M_ _ _ _.    the store is being given a new inside turn -a- round first of all it has been made much much larger they now call it a super store .  The grocery section is to be huge I suggested we will now need assistance to get around.  The clerks comment was that we the town needs a larger store, she was really meaning parking outside, sorry I said I will still go to there local small grocery store oh that is tooo small not enough parking, well I have never had trouble with the parking you wait perhaps 2 minutes and something opens up  and yes this is a busy store.   

I then went to Giant Tiger and it is being made larger as well still under reno,    Then I went to Winners and it was a welcome site neat & tidy.

Now I am off my vent wagon as I now head out the door for work .       

Had some spare time (for once) and thot I'd do more than check in.  Right now I am between reunion committees and their meetings. 

I am on the All Class Reunion for our school which holds a reunion annually.  One of the neat things is finding out by what people write that they, like me, have become christiains.  I told one person we ought to have a table just for christians....but that ain't the way we're supposed to be....separate from the world.

Am also working on our 50th reunion for my graduating year which will happen 2008.  Wow 50 years already.

Been married for nearly 47 years and a christian for almost 35

That's all fer now.....

Ed, you've been busy and have some "busy-ness" in your future too.  What a long time for your marriage.  That's so nice.  If Jack had lived, we would have had our 46th anniversary on May 20.

Hi everyone.  Just a quick note to let you know that our daughter is ok.  They did another heart cath this afternoon and found a blockage in front of her previous stent.  They were able to put in another stent and she seems to be doing fine.  We left the hospital about 7 pm and her color was good and she had been up.  She will go home tomorrow and we will go down and take her back to her apartment.  Needless to say we are greatly relieved as there doesn't seem to be any major damage from the heart attack she had last evening.

Time for bed as neither Pat nor I got much sleep last night.

Oh, Larry, that is such good news.  I'm so happy for you both and for your daughter.

Thanks for sharing and please sleep well, bro!

Larry, that's good news! :)  Thank you, Lord.

All this venting...haha.  Etta Sue, I hate to see things that seem unfair, or just plan old thoughtlessness.  I can understand your concerns about how your friend is treated by her daughter.

And I SURE can understand the impatience with big super stores.  I won't go there.  Very seldom do I go to Walmart.  It's just too big and walking from one end to the other can wear me out.   I'd rather pay a little more and shop in smaller stores.  I think age has something to do with that.  My daughter loves Walmart.

Pat, and Janet, I loved the devotional. 

I've been very lazy today.  I washed dishes, washed a load of clothes, made my bed and that's about it.  I took a delicious afternoon nap and woke up at 6, so guess I'll be up tonight now. :)  It was worth it.  The warm sun was shining in on the bed and I just nodded right off.

Today was sunny again, after yesterday's rain.  I sat out again this morning :coffee: and counted my blessings. 

I'll go look at the gallery now and see who's been posting pics.  Nita

Gmornin - I OVERSLEPT! Gotta get out the door. Have a good one, friends.

Marilyn ~ Thanks to Jerry I didn't have to have new wiring in my house for phone lines.  The phone jack beside the computer is a double jack and both right from the box outside.  That way when I was dial up, Jerry and I could both be online at the same time.  But I don't have two separate numbers.  I have a modem on my computer.  And filters on my five phones (thanks to Jerry again).  And I didn't get any free months.  I have to have a package of extras on my phone to have DSL through the phone company.  If not, it would be $10 more for DSL.  I definely like Caller ID which was one so with the package I have Call Forwarding, Caller ID and something else.  Must not use the something else or I would remember.  :lol:  I could have gotten DSL with my satellite dish but Tony had that and everytime it stormed, he didn't have internet!  No problem with the phone line. 

Nita ~ Kitty has diabetis and other health problems.  She has to wear special shoes all the time...can't go barefoot and kind of walks like Frankenstein.  Her husband, Bob, had a stroke two years ago...thank God he is fine today.  But their daughter forgets that they are in their 60's and have a life of their own.  Bob is not one to help Kitty with the house.  Can you imagine what that house would look like after a month and three cats in the house?

Well, today is packing day.  Not much to pack but will be gone until Saturday evening.  I think I will be online in the morning but not again until Saturday evening.  Ivalou and I are going to her daughter's in Ohio.  Three granddaughters are in a Dance Recital Friday night.  Erik, the grandson, pitches on his high school baseball team and has an away game tomorrow night and a double-header Saturday.  He pitched a game last week and his team won 10 to nothing.  They call the games when one team gets ahead 10 points.  So it will be a fun weekend.  And we will get to see little Adrian, born Feb 22!

OK I am going to try this again.  I have posted 3 times an they all went to cyberspace.  I wonder where the lost posts in cyberspace are  :ticked:

I have been scarce her because of computer problems.  Apparently my "ram is dying".  I don't understand that or why it happens.  Larry can you explain this?  Anyway I have to buy more ram, or get a new computer.  It may be time for the new computer.

I have continued to pray for the needs here, God has known what they are.   There is so much sadness in the world.  It would be really depressing if we didn't have hope.  He is our hope and that is enough.

We have had a lot of rain over the last couple of days, I went to the basement and found out that we are flooded and the sump pump isn't working.  It is humming but not pumping.  John has a job ahead of him to fix it.  As a result the area for the chicks has needed to be changed.  I have put them in the school room, and here we are listening to their continuous peeping.  A real distraction for the girls getting work done!   :ticked:

Well that is all folks.  I am and will continue to pray.
JudyB

Hi folks...

Been away all day.  My friend needed a ride home from Bramalea so off I went to pick her and her mother up and we just got home.  We came home on back roads and it was certainly a lovely drive. 

How old are the chicks, Judy.  I have such memories of chicks!

Well, off to make some supper and then I have minutes to type for our neighbourhood group.  I think I'll quit that though.

Hello all!  I started a post yesterday, and don't seem to have finished it. :)  We are getting ready to go to church.  My pastor graduates from the Bible college this coming Friday night so we are having a surprise celebration for him.

Everything is pluggin' along here.  Bernard went back to work this week.  half days for now, and then will start increasing the time.  his bosses have been SUPER good to him during all of this.  He missed almost two months of work, but because they worked with him, he still has his vacation time for family time later in the year. 

Take care!

Hi everyone. 

This has been a full day and I have choir this evening.  I went to Bible Study this morning and then about 1:30 we headed downtown to pick up our daughter from the hospital and take her back to her apartment.  She seems to be feeling ok, although very tired which is understandable since she suffered a heart attack a couple of night ago.  Fortunately there doesn't seem to be major damage from it.  Probably a good thing she went to the ER when she did.

JudyB, not really sure what "ram dying" really means as have never experienced that.  It is probably that you don't really have enough memory for all that you are trying to do on the computer.  I did a Google search on that term and really didn't see anything.  Memory can fail, although it is rare.  Sorry to read about your flood basement. 

Pat, once again you are helping someone.  That is such a nice thing to do and I am sure it is appreciated.

Etta Sue, enjoy your trip.  It sounds like you are really looking forward to it.

Nita, we all need some decompressing days where we concentrate on resting.  Glad you could do that.

Karmat, glad to see that Bernard was up to going back to work this week.  In a few days he will regain his strength.  That is nice of you to have the surprise celebration.

I have felt much better today.  Guess the pressure is off and I don't seem to function very well under pressure anymore.  Also having to drive in downtown Atlanta traffic is never fun.  Coming home this afternoon we went down on the Internet but after dropping our daughter off we stayed off it is as have some good surface streets.

Ruth Ann, hope you have had a nice day.

Hi, friends,

It was a good day, but a long one. I was thankful, though, that when someone got a bit "pushy" I was able to rationally explain why there is only "so much" of me to go around, and then someone must wait a bit.

That's good news, Karma. Give Nards our best. Half days seem so short. When I was on half days after my first hand surgery, it seemed no longer than I would delve deeply into something until it was time to leave for the day.

Larry, I'm so sorry your daughter's heart is giving her so much trouble. Will continue praying.

Etta Sue, enjoy your trip.

Pat, the back roads do make for lovely driving, especially in the springtime. Thank you for being so good to others.

Oh, yes - about RAM. That's Random Access Memory, if "memory" serves me correctly tonight. I wonder, Judy, do you remember to go to the top of Internet Explorer and choose Tools/Internet Options/ and when you see the next dialog box come up, look for "Temporary Internet Files" about midways down, and click on "delete files". That clears up any old ".TMP" files that are in your temporary folder. Sometimes that frees up a lot of both space and seems to make a computer's memory work a bit better.

Also, I understand you can purchase extra memory, but I'm not certain which type of memory it upgrades. I'm certainly not a "techie."

I surely wish I could respond to everyone. But still need to rest my left hand. So much go for the evening.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

JudyB and Ruth Ann, just an explanatory note.  RAM is, as you say Ruth Ann, Random Access Memory and is the memory used when we load and use programs.  The hard disk or other forms of disk storage, such as external drives, is where the temporary internet and other saved files are placed.  When we turn off the computer it clears the RAM but leaves things along on the hard disk.  Computers can also use "virtual memory" which is where Windows sets aside a portion of the  hard disk to use as extended RAM.  The computer reads slower to that type of memory but this is not something we see other than perhaps in slowed performance. 

It looks like I am first to post today and since I was just here posting last evening I don't have much to say other than it is going to be in the 90s here today and little chance for rain.  My calendar is clear all day and so will have some time to myself to catch up on some things.

I basically completed putting my laptop back in tiptop shape.  I can think of only a couple of other programs I will load on it.  It is now running much faster than it has for quite awhile so guess it was ultimately good that I had to restore it to factory condition and start over with it.  It probably took me about 6 hours to do it.

We had a nice choir practice last evening.  Two of our men have returned from overseas, one on an extended tour of Croatia and the other from working for several weeks in England.  Also one of our women, who has been ill for sometime, was able to return. 

Hope everyone has a great day.

I am all ready to go out the door and head for Ohio.  I may be meeting a lady that is in SeniorNet.  Actually I never heard of her before but she asked me in 'Indiana' when I was coming back to Dayton.  So we have emailed a few times.  If we can make connections, we will meet at Panera Bread tonight. 

I love dance recitals.  The first two or three dances are groups of little girls, age 4 and 5, with their frilly, ruffly, sparkely dresses tap dancing or in their tutus dancing ballet.  No two of them are doing the same thing!  But they are are trying!  Some of the students have been dancing for 20 years.  Sorry to say but if they tried out for 'So You Think You Can Dance' they wouldn't make it! 

Off I go to see if I can do more on the pc before leaving.

Good Morning; I have just had a big breakfast of Veggie breakfast patty, 2 slices of turkey bacon, equivalent of a two egg omelet with onions and bell pepper and sour cream on top. It is getting hard for me to eat the amounts to get the calories up to 1600 per day and protein up to 180 grams. The dinner at the Senior Center today is not something I want to eat, so I am taking my own lunch. Of two  Essentials (a meal in two 3.5 oz bottles, 210 calories) and 2 string cheese.

Please pray for Ruth (my client) her appetite is waning and I have her on two Boost drinks per day which I  practically have to force her to drink. Yesterday I put some in her tea and she didn't know the difference.  She weighed 163 4 years ago and is no down to 126.  Two weeks ago she ate everything I put in front of her, this week she doesn't want to eat much.

I am doing some more sewing for the church. This time making  white wall hanging for the youth room. they hang from ceiling to floor and cover one whole wall. they are made from white Chintz so they will reflect according to the youth pastor.

TTYL

Marilyn I admire your spunk eating the way you are, but is seems to me that it is all manufactured food and nothing "real".    I do so enjoy garden fresh veggies and grain fed meat, whether beef, chicken or turkey.  I can get all these here where we live.

Has anyone heard of the 100 mile diet?  THere is a book out about it.  You can only ear what is produced within a 100 mile radius of your home.  That gives us a lot of variety as we have all our vegetables, wild and home grown fruits, beef, poultry wild game, and fish.  We would have to use maple syrup and honey instead of sugar.  There are plenty of grain products we can buy.  We would miss out on the citrus fruits, and other foods, but these nutrients can be found in other foods as well.  The purpose of this diet is to go back to basics and to stop buying foods from overseas.  If more would do this it would give the local farmers a better income, as well as cut the burning of fossil fuels. 

I wish I had a film in my camera.  Our Cimi is sitting by the babychicks bed watching them making sure they are all ok!  If one of the other dogs come into the room, she growls at them.  Quite the protector.  She is resting her chin on the bed. We got these chicks yesterday, at a day old.  We lost one over night, but that is not too bad, we had 6 extra put into the lot.

It is still quite cool here in the north, sweaters and warm pants are the dress of the day.  I am looking forward to the warm weather again.

I am praying for all the needs here on CP and know God does know what is going on in your life, He cares and answers.

Bye for now
JudyB

Karma:  Sending good wishes to Nards as he returns to work - strength.

JudyB:  on the 100 miles diet, we would have to go back to shooting buffalo and wildlife - hops are produced in this area for beer, so some other grains and some veggie gardens but not enough to take care of all the people who keep moving here.  It is much more difficult to fish for trout than other fish so that would be iffy.  Farms are fewer and fewer as everything is being developed.

I just wrote a paragraph that was too political - our country needs prayer on this immigration bill.  I have my worries about this & never ending problem.  So, best stop chatting about something that I can't do anything about. 

Carol

yes Carol I agree about the immigration thing.  I am fortunate with the area we live in, so much is produced and there are so many wild foods available.  I do know that the 100 mile diet won't work everywhere.

I have a lot to get accomplished yet today.  Just thought I would check in.

I think we had Spring/Summer last week!  Back to clouds and sprinkle and chill. >:(

Posted a couple of photo's if anyone is interested.  Seems like I hardly ever get time to more than look and rarely comment.  Lots of nice things to see.  Must spend time taking pics again....almost forgot how to post them.

Wendy and I went on a Garden Tour that is a yearly event in the valley.  Saw some beautiful gardens.  Couldn't do many as Wendy not able to walk long.  Her garden should be on the list....said they will one day, want to put in a fountain and gazebo first....would love a gazebo! 

I took her for her Birthday Dinner after as the rest of the family was working.  We went to the Rock Cod in Cowichan as they have great fresh salmon, etc.  Hard to believe she will be 50 on Sunday.  Put a little blurb in her card that may not be to well accepted:  Forties are the old age of youth.
                                  Fifties are the youth of old age.
                                                 ;)

Might have put:  You become more reflective in midlife. You start pondering the "big" questions: what is life, why am I here and how much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it's no longer a healthy choice. :-\

Yes, Judy B, you can purchase more memory for your computer for a modest sum.  Why not get rid of any programs that are not needed.....most computers come with all kinds of things that are extras.  That will free up space on your hard drive.  Just a thought! 

Time to go.  Had a perm this morning and my neck is sore.  Perm turned out well and will make life easier.  Don't want to think about what it cost!!

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

I don't want to engage in a diatribe, but I'm an upholder of the law, and i  believe in enforcement relative to illegal aliens.  We can't (and shouldn't) jail them, for there are too many, but we should certainly send them back across the border.  When we read "illegal," it means the law has been broken, and that is definitely not the way for someone to begin their stay in our country - as a lawbreaker.  Those who hire them should be charged accordingly and either fined or jailed.  If we dont do as i've outlined here, then we are encouraging people to break a toothless law.  That's not the way a democracy should live.

Well, as of Sunday, I'll be off of here for five days, as we're beginning our trip Sunday, and there won't be any computers to check in on.  So, if anyone wants any more diatribes, y'all will have to get it from someone else!

Sorry Liz - apparently we were posting at the same time, except that you beat me slightly.

Judy I do eat REAL food that I buy at the local Co-op and farmers market. Fresh veggies and  free range chicken, and  alaskan salmon. All organic stuff. Even the Tofu is made locally from organic soy beans. I don't buy pesticide ridden foods.

Even the Essentials are all natural and all organic. With 5 veggies and 5 fruits and berries. The only fake thing was the eggbeaters. I eat healthy and am trying to get my cholesterol back down. I do not take any pharmaceutical drugs only vitamins. That's right NO DRUGS NO MEDS and I AM healthy

Hi, friends, I'm very weary today, so will only make a brief stop.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

I am probably going to have to sew summer pajamas for Don.  Cannot find 100% cotton in short length even on the internet or it is an unrealistic price.  Drats, I only like to quilt. 

Ruth Ann:  Sorry to read that you are so weary and I have been wondering at what point you will be able to cut back on working?  You have my prayer for strength. 

Al:  Right on!  So many of us are afraid to speak out for being shouted down & or called racist - this must be one of the worst decisions over the years that this country has let slide.  Am totally against babies born here being made immediate citizens as I think it just creates an unhealthy situation for the mothers to be clamoring to get over the border - even in the 70's, a hospital near the Texas/Mexico (El Paso) border had to be financially helped every year by the Texas citizens because of the huge medical bills - women who had never seen a doctor coming to ER and having High-Risk babies.  There are just too many stories out there of needless expense to the ordinary worker.  OK - I'll stop. 

Marilyn:  Good for you!  I do take a statin because of so many good things that are accredited to taking that kind of med.  My doc has said that lots of exercise can keep cholesterol down as well.  She wants me to walk three miles per day.  I did two on the treadmill today and feel so sleepy every afternoon after either pool or treadmill exercise.

Did you hear about our winds?  142 mph clocked at Lafayette, Colorado - near our daughter.  She said the entire house seemed to shake & ended up trying to sleep in the basement.  We didn't have that but it was one of the worst day/night & today even.  Branches down.  Am so concerned about tornadoes in the midwest - this was a doozey.

The immigration bill didn't pass.  Am sure that some want to bring up the amnesty again. 
Millions of people we don't even know the background. 

Carol

100 mile diet -- lessee, I could eat beef, trout, vegetables, nothing sweet (no sugar or syrup :) ), apples, strawberries, and tobacco.  :)

I am trying to eat healthier, as well, because I've discovered, what I eat, my family eats.  :)

nards had a rough day today, but was feeling better by this evening.  hopefully, he will be back on track tomorrow. 

Here's a computer issue for you -- if I have another page loading in the background while I am working/typing on another, as soon as the page loads, my keyboard starts typing backwards.  For example, I was typing "track" and it came out "tkcar."  ugh, though it can be kind of humourous, especially if I am not properly paying attention.

have a good night all!!

Hi everyone.  It is a beautiful morning here in Georgia.  We had a very short little rain yesterday afternoon.  Every little bit helps. 

Our new refrigerator was delivered yesterday and seems to be working well.  It looks a lot like the old one, although it is setup a bit differently.  It is a side-by-side and the ice is stored in a bin in the door, which allows more freezer storage.

Our daughter called yesterday evening to say she was feeling much better and was thinking of returning to work today.  Her job will soon be over for this year as they will have processed in all of the tax returns for this year.  She will be seeking another job and hopefully be able to handle a new job. 

Will go to the Senior Center in a few minutes.  I am riding with my neighbor this morning.  This would usually be the day for our Computer Center Volunteer and User Group Meetings but they do not meet in June, July or August.

Karmat, I have never heard of the computer problem you describe.  That is a strange one.

Carol, I read about the winds around the Denver area.  It sounds like it was a good thing the winds stayed higher in the atmosphere.

Ruth Ann, slow down a bit.  I worry that you are getting too tired.

JudyB, you are fortunate to have so much good, pure food available in your area.

Marilyn, you are very fortunate to not have to take medicine.  You do eat well and I am sure that helps.

Al, I agree with your comments and those of a couple of the others of you concerning the problem of illegal immigration.  I was pleased to see that the bill being considered stalled in the Senate last evening.  However, I know that doesn't mean it is dead and we certainly are not doing anything to address the problems we have.  The hope of political advantage is such a strong motivator for our Congress.

Liz, glad you were able to go on the garden tour. 

Hope everyone has a good and productive day.   

Good Morning


I lay in bed this morning think about all I wanted to get done.....too much to do and not enough time.

Well the weather has turned.  Up in the 90's  A record amount of snowfall on Monday and then today these highs.  WOW .

The chicks have done well so far.  The girls are keeping journals and documenting the progress.  They are enjoying the peeping, I am having difficulty with the constant 90* heat.

Pat, that picture you posted of the chipmunk is so sweet.  Was it taken in Guelph?

John is heading to Timmins, he will be home later tonight. 

That is all there is to my news. 

Ruth Ann take care, don't overdo it.  I am praying.  Everyone I am praying.  We all have our issues and many we don't want to talk about them.  I am praying. God knows the issues.

Today is going to be a busy day for me Andi woke up at  2:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. I am so glad that this is my last work day this week..

I have 2 business appointments this afternoon  before I go back to Ruth's to fix her supper. I have to be in Eureka by 1pm to meet one lady and then just before I go back to work I have to meet another lady who lives in the same Mobile park as Ruth.

The Senior Center is serving biscuits and gravy for dinner today, I will eat some but not a lot.

Ruth just called and said she fell out of bed this morning and that one hip is sore. Oh my I hope she has not damaged another hip.

TTYL

Larry, yea, I've never seen anything like it either.  We bought the laptop used, and it had a replacement keyboard from where the previous owner spilled OJ on it. :/  I suspect it may be something to do with that.  maybe.  it's odd, but easy to correct so it doesn't bother me too much.  Now, if I could just get its battery to charge.

Maryilin, I hope Ruth is okay.  That has to be scary for her

Hope every one is having a wonderful day.

 

Before it got to hot I was out in the garden moving some hens & chickens and what I did not move goes to the dump tomorrow.

Also I had my book, coffee, knitting and just relaxed before the heat set in.

It is lunch time so will get something to eat before heading out to work around 2 

We have 75 chicks.  We are in the process of fixing the shed at the back of the house.  They are in a kiddies hard plastic swimming pool.  There is no smell as they are cleaned out regularly.  The peeping cannot be heard in the kitchen let alone the rest of the house.  Now a pig??? that would be another story. 

About a month before er slaughter these ones we are getting about 3 dozen turkeys.  Pat's son Andrew said he would like 3, so we already have freezers ready for some.  Also I am donating however many are needed for our church Christmas food baskets this year.  Next year we are looking into getting some beef on the property, all in an effort to produce as much of our own food as possible.

Well Most of my computer work is done, just a few more files to cull out and then a defrag.

I have to run lawns need mowing today too.

JudyB

Howdy, all! :)

Karma, I've had that same thing happen with everything typing backwards.  I was all ready to get a new keyboard, but it stopped.  Then I thought maybe I'd hit a "print backwards" key.   The letters just transpose themselves.  It's the strangest thing.  But then...I guess you'd know how strange it is. lol

Did you do a google to see what others are saying about this?  I didn't, but maybe I will know.  Inguiring minds....

We are having a lovely day.  There's a chance of rain this weekend, but today, and that's my now, it's beautiful.  I loaded some grass clippings in the wheel barrow, and raked some.

  Where Sue and my daughter, Kim, had a garden last year, there is no grass.  Just this strong vine thing that is taking over.  I think the entire thing will have to be dug out.  I can't poison it because of the dogs.  I might poison a section, lay plywood over it, and then go for another section after that one dies.  I've never seen anything like it.  Ron always had a garden back there, and every year the grass would be green and tall before he tilled it again.  Not so this year.

I heard somewhere else about RAM getting old.  I don't know how old it would have to be to fail, but I guess it could wear out. Doesn't everything?

Gotta go turn off the timer.  The dogs' chicken is done.  They sure love that broth poured over their food too. :)  Nita

This has been a nice day without rain, so went out and took a few snaps.  Don't want to put them in the album, and thought some might be interested in seeing what I have been venting about regarding the construction of 300 homes going into the area in back of us.....

Area as we have know it... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lizzy121/HPIM1441.jpg?t=1181342630

Destruction in progress....all trees to be removed as far as the eye can see!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lizzy121/HPIM1444.jpg?t=1181342630

New look....all trees will be removed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lizzy121/HPIM1448.jpg?t=1181342630

End of our once lovely culdesac, you can see Ralph's van and Amanda's car, also the gate we picketed to have put in place to stop their traffic down our street.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lizzy121/HPIM1454.jpg?t=1181342630

Ah, that's progress for you.  It was originally to have been built with the spacious lawns and trees...then along came a new developer with only money in mind.

Marilyn, you are right about how that cat spa looked....here is a clear photo without Squeek.  She takes off the top in order to lie across the thing for full brushing treatment.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lizzy121/HPIM1439.jpg?t=1181342630

Time to go and do some real work. 

God Bless,

Liz

Definitely some interesting posts his evening.

Yes, some changes at work are, I'm afraid, may push me rather quickly into retirement. Someone's job was eliminated, and I cannot physically (or mentally) keep up with the demands this has placed on me.

So, I appreciate your prayers as I try to find a way through this situation. There are so many other ramifications that I can't go into at this time, but many factors must be considered.

I guess right now I need the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, the discernment of Daniel, and maybe the endurance of Sampson. At any rate, for SURE this is the time to let the Lord be my Shepherd through all this.

Hi everyone.  We finally had a decent rain late yesterday afternoon and it was certainly welcome.  However, far from what is needed to break the drought cycle.  It is beautiful outside today.

Not too much planned today.  Pat and I will be attending a meeting this morning and then should be home the rest of the day.

Ruth Ann, sometimes the difficult part is making the decision and then God provides the ability to work through the issues.  My sister retired at the end of April and stayed retired for a whole month.  She went back to work in the same office the first of June but said it may not last as they have been moved into a tiny office and she doesn't even have a workable desk.  It sounds like you work way too hard but obviously are a very valued employee. 

Liz, I enjoyed your photos but I agree the new development certainly doesn't have the character of the original and to lose the trees is indeed a shame.

Nita, it sounds like you really pamper your dogs. 

JudyB, I detect from your postings that you truly love living on and tilling the land.  We used to raise chicks on the farm but we never had turkeys.  We did have geese and ducks for one year only as they ate out every blade of grass in the yard and left some very unpleasant calling cards in the yard.

Ruth, we used to have some hens and chicks plants and I always enjoyed them. 

Karmat, it is likely you will need to replace the battery as they have a limited life.  I just got a new battery for my laptop a few months ago as it was a part of the extended warranty on the computer that I had purchased.  It is a good thing I did get it as the CompUSA stores in the Atlanta area recently closed.

Marilyn, I hope your business appointments went well and that Ruth was not hurt by her fall.  Falls for the elderly, while something that happens a lot, are never good things.

Time to leave for coffee for today at the cafe.  The man, who I usually pick up each morning, is going to Hilton Head for a week in his sister's timeshare so I won't be picking him up this morning or all next week.

I see that my Internet is back on this morning. There was a fiber optic cable cut yesterday  in the southern part of the county and even our airport was at a standstill because the computers,  some phone lines were down. My computer was the only thing down  here. My cable for the TV, my phone line and my cell phone were all in working order.

Larry my business appointment went just fine. the business is really picking up since the Health Fair.

Karma Ruth was not hurt when she fell out of bed. Thank you Jesus!!

Liz I saw your photos, Personally I detest it when trees are cut down to make room for more housing. The cutting of trees makes the landscape look so barren. Especially when they cut down the old growth trees.

Here in the states there is so much building going on that even the farmlands and orchards are disappearing. I blame it on the influx of immigrants to this country, legal and well as illegal. So much of the housing is inhabited by those who were brought over from other countries, plus the prices are so inflated that housing is unaffordable anymore. Homelessness is more and more on the rise, there are so many poor in our own country and the government is giving away the money and food to other countries. OK off my soapbox now.

Today I am going to mow  hopefully it doesn't rain before I get out there. Then sun is out right this minutes but that could change  in 5 minutes.

TTYL

It is a beautiful morning here.  Our daughter and family are flying to Paris this morning with a stay in Berlin as well.  He works for a Berlin headquartered company.  Travel prayers for them. please.

Larry:  good that you had rain as it surely has been a long drought for your area.  We are in a much more rainy pattern this springtime as well. 

Most of my Friday was spent in Loveland, quilting with my favorite group in the basement of a large Methodist church.  It is just about perfect - except one woman who comes in and has to have everyone listen to her latest woes.  We even took the time to go out for lunch and that was fun. 

Liz:  Love your picture of the bridge and little building, it is so calm and peaceful.  Not peaceful looking at the new development near you.  Why do they scratch off every tree?  To save MONEY.  Nothing can stand in the way of greed. 

Quotedo not cease to pray for you

We are reminded of turning to prayer in so many ways and it is like a soothing balm to pray.

Carol

Hi Marilyn:  How good to read that your business is going well.  Kudos to you! 

Carol

Larry, we thought that about the battery, as well, so we bought a new one.  It won't charge at all.  At least the old one will hold enough charge to keep the computer powered up long enough to shut it down properly, should I lose power.  maybe we just got a bum battery. :/

One of these days, I'll buy a new one (this one was used) and maybe avoid some of these little quirks. :)

It's Saturday, and my plan involves getting my family away from the computers.  don't know how or where but that is my plan. :)

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Another rain filled day....even Misty won't stay outside!  Thought I would stop in here for a minute and read the posts and pray a little for everyone.

Sorry about what is happening with your job, Ruth Anne.  Larry had good advise (he always does) and one can only trust God to sort things out for good.  There always seems to be a good reason for why things happen in the lives of Christians.  Have to confess to getting a little confused sometimes by the process.

Thanks for that little Cat & Puppy link, Marilyn.  That is so cute and always makes my day brighter....You are right about what is happening in both our countries.  No different here either.  People coming from all over the world, ride a bus in Vancouver or Victoria and it is like visiting China.  Huge homes going up everywhere and more homeless trying to survive on the streets.  I guess we have to realize that the last part of our Bible is now taking place.....
So glad that Ruth is okay and that your business is doing well.  God is Good!

Here is a little smile from 'Kids Letters To God.'

God, It's o.k. that you made different religions but don't you get mixed up some-times. Arnold

Dear God In bible times did they really talk that fancy? Jennifer

Dear God, I would like to know why all the things you said are in red? Joanne

Dear God what does it mean you are a jealous God. I thought you had everything

                                     ;)

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

We are back from Ohio.  I am about danced out.  We didn't see any ballgames but we went to the Dance dress rehearsal and then last night to the Dance Recital.  Most of these kids were great but I doubt if they tried out for 'So You Think You Can Dance', that they would get past the first audition!  And I got to hold, feed and play with Adrian...born Feb 22.  One thing for sure, no one should ask Edie, 'Is your baby a boy or girl?'  Adrian is all boy.  He is at that laughing stage and when he laughs his arms and legs all move excitedly!  He's a cutie! 

I didn't think we were coming home this early but Ivalou has a wedding to attend at 4:30 today and the reception afterwards.  I am kind of glad to be back home.  I know I will sleep good tonight. 

Hmm no one has stopped by since  Etta Sue did this morning.  What is happening? Where is everyone? My afternoon was spent relaxing and reading on the computer. I even got the chance to lie down for a short while before I took my shower and fixed my supper. The dogs had their walkies and my neighbor Mimi brought over some lettuce and chicory from her garden.

I have a little tomato forming on my tomato plant and lots of flowers, I think it might be an Early Girl plant.

I went to the store and bought a few things and then banked my paycheck. My bank has a little place in one of the grocery stores, There are always a lot of people there too.

Well I guess that it for tonight y-all. Check out the Pick of the clicks folder

My sis, Sue, and I went to Myrtle Point (about 45 minutes from home)for lunch today.  We met with a cousin we hadn't seen in a very long time...15 years maybe.....and my other sister drove over and met us there too.  It was nice.  We caught up on our families.

When we left, Sue and I took the long way home, back roads, to see if we could take some pictures.  It was raining just a little, but it became evident that it wasn't slowing down, and we weren't getting any sunshine.  She took some out the window while I drove, but other than that...no pictures.

I came home and snapped some of my flowers in the back yard.  At least it wasn't a pictureless day.  :/

Larry, I do pamper my guys, I think.  I cook for them rather than letting them go on a canned prescription diet.  One little guy is prone to Oxalate stones, and the vet said, being they are brothers, it might be good to keep Tyson on the diet too.  I researched and researched and found what I am comfortable feeding, and what supplements to give, so that it might hold back more stones from developing.  The prescription diet is really expensive I think.  Anyway....I do love them and they give me much more than I could ever give them.  They are the first ever pets I've felt this way about.

Liz, I've always gotten so tickled at the Kids' Letters To God.  Aren't they sweet?  And so honest.   I used to love Art Linkletter's  Kids Say The Darnedest Things.  I always laughed out loud.

I'm sorta tired tonight.  I think it's the rainy weather.  I'm ready to get my robe on have a cup of tea.   Later then...Nita

The nice birds are singing so sweetly outside and it is cool and sunny.  Too bad a raspy Starling has a nest by our front door with two screeching children - they are so irritating and I am the only one in this house hearing them..

Have a wonderful day or nighttime.

Carol

Hi everyone. 

Not much new since I posted yesterday.  We stayed home all afternoon and evening and I actually watched about 2 1/2 movies on the Hallmark Channel last evening with Pat.  They had some very nice movies.  Of course, I was also working on a project on my laptop at the same time.

I will be going to church in a little bit.  Not sure whether Pat will feel up to going as seems to be hurting all over this morning with her fibromyalgia and every time she moves she hurts.  Maybe after a little bit she will feel better. 

We don't have anything else on the schedule for today so it will be a nice day of peaceful rest, unless God has something else in mind for us today. 

Nita, I am afraid that my pet would have had to go hungry at times if he had to wait for me to make his food from scratch.  You have a couple of lucky little dogs.  I couldn't help chuckle when I saw the name of one of your dogs was Tyson and you fix chicken especially for them.  Ironic.

Marilyn, glad you were able to have a quiet day yesterday and also that your business is doing well.  It sounds like your participation in the health fair was very beneficial to you.

Welcome back Etta Sue, glad you had a nice trip and got to see a lot of dancing, even if it wasn't at a high level.  The little baby boy sounds like a doll.

Karmat, I am surprised at the new battery didn't work and it makes me wonder if your power supply might be going bad.  I had to replace one on the laptop I had before this one.  Of course, I usually had the computer hooked up to it, as I do now, so the power supply gets a lot of use.

Carol, I doubt if it would be a typical quilting bee if there wasn't one person who had to dominate and be sure everyone knows of her woes.  It takes all kinds to make life interesting.  Nice you could go out to eat together.  Sitting around a table really helps people get to know each other better.  We dine out quite often with friends and it is very enjoyable.

Hope this is a fine day for everyone and that more of our friends will have time to stop by and say hi today.

Hi everyone from a quiet Ulster man....ok..call me Irish if you want but Pat knows better! I read your comments Pat on my photos of the Giants Causeway and did think of you when I was posting them. I posted four of Glenariff forest glen in Co. Antrim just a moment ago. If you would like to visit Jeannine and my website you will see we have it revamped and the Giants Causeway is now used as our background for the pages. www.colinsfaithinspirations.com/  We also have busy putting a dvd together...a sample of which can be viewed on our site.
I have been here now and again reading...though never commenting...though I did let out an odd shout! I pray for you all and I know each one of you has something different to deal with in your lives....whether it is illness operations or whatever. Take care. Be back later....Colin

Quote from: Marilyn on June 09, 2007, 10:36:40 AM
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Marilyn, that's awesome.  Thanks for sharing that.

Colin, please if you visit say "Hi"

It was so nice reading your humour when you did just this.

Thanks for thinking of me when you posted the Giant's Causeway photos.  I love it there.  my son is over on the Auld Sod right now.

I am home from church and after church I ate again at Taco Bell.  I am turning into a chalupa!!  Danny, the youth minister, wasn't there at church today.  One of the other ministers took his place.  I have already asked God to forgive me for nodding off a few times.  Short night night before last and didn't have time last night to make up for it!  God knows! 

I should have filled my car with gas in Ohio.  $2.96.9 there.  I filled up in Greenfield for $3.11.9.  Geesh!! 

Now I plan to get caught up here and then see if I can get caught up on that lost sleep!!  ZZZZzzzzz!!

Thanks, Marilyn ..... That sure looks like Pat!   :D

Happy Birthday Pat   I will be calling you!

This has been a busy weekend.  John preached this service,  There were a couple of hickups, but all in all he did quite well.

I got some really disturbing news today.  A young man (39) had a heart attack on Tuesday.  He has lost his licence, and was released from hospital today with 6 different medications.  We don't know when he will be going back to work, he will meet with the specialist this week.  He has three children.  Please pray for this family as they navigate the waters of heart problems.

Larry you are so right.  I love country life.  It has been interesting watching the cycles the chicks go through.  They cheep cheep loudly when they are hungry.  We feed them (alot) and they eat madly.  They want to make sure they get all the food before the others get any!  Then they all drink, again alot, and soon go to sleep for an hour or more only to begin the cycle again.  Boy do they ever eat alot.  I thought we fed the dogs a lot, they have nothing in comparison.  We can see the growth daily.

Well I must go.  I will be back later.
Praying for y'all
JudyB

Hi, friends,

I needed the weekend to regroup and revitalize. It's good to feel better and to know that y'all are here, are my friends, and that we all pray for each other.

Pat, truly I hope this day has been a good one for you. God bless you as you begin a new year with Him.

Y'all have a good remainder of the day.

Ruth Ann

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT!!

I dont really know when your birthday is Pat...take care and God bless.

Have just been informed that yesterday was your birthday Pat and you are 83...looking well on it my dear.. :lol: :thumbsup:

Colin You are such a nut!  I am 9 years younger so what does that meke me???

These chicks and our dog are so funny to watch.  They are old enough that they can jump out of the swimming pool.  Here goes Cimi running around the tub nosing them back in as they jump up on the edge.  If one gets out she will watch it till one of us gets it.  Spaniels are bird dogs, and I never thought she would actually be a protector.  She has so much enjoyment looking after her babies!

We have about 5 more lessons left in science and 2 tests in Bible, then we are done with school.  I am giving the girls supplementary exercises in math and english over the summer to keep them keen.  All my excess materials are up for sale so that reduces what is in my book cases which are overloaded.

I am off a lot to do today.

Love all of you, have a good day and I am praying for each need.

Wow!  Was so busy with the kids that I didn't even get a chance to come in here and see your good wishes!

Thanks so much.

My goodness, Marilyn!  That photo of me was taken by Jack back in 2000.  We had just got the camera the day before and we went to LaSalle Park for lunch after dialysis to try it out.  So I took some of him and he took some of me.  What fun!

Colin, at the bottom of the main forum page, it says who's birthday it is.

And didn't you write me a poem????????

Anyway, folks, time to lock the door.

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