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Just stopping by to say "Hey there" to all y'all ...    I've been out and about this morning and here it is already well after noon!

I found the "onion story" quite interesting ... and garlic ... well that could keep a whole host of critters as well as others away!  

Larry, my sister lives in Independence MO ... I haven't seen her since last year when we were together in AZ. but I "see" her often on FaceBook.

Al and Janet .... I guess I'll just be neutral here ... I'll agree with you both, how's that!  Just call me Switzerland!    

I got the seasonal flu shot last week, but don't think I'll go for the H1N1 ... I'll get some onions, instead.  

Ruth, my former husband used to feed garlic to the dogs to rid them of worms ... guess it'd work on humans as well, y'think?  

Etta Sue ... wanna come mow my leaves?  I don't have much yard but at present it's pretty well covered with leaves from the Rhodies ....  Since it has been dumping rain/sleet/hail intermittantly here, I guess I can wait until "some other day" and I'll start looking for my round tuit.  

Jane I saw  you rountuit over at the Chec building  when I was out walking the other week. I was gonna pick it up but I thought " Nah Jane  might not like that"

Thanks, Marilyn.   I wonder if it's still there .... 

Could be.

Are you sure it was my round tuit?  Not square, or triangle?   

I still have a round flat piece of wood about the size of a nickel and it is imprinted with the letters, "TUIT."

This was given to my hubby many years ago when he was a young bank teller.



I'm heading to bed, but wanted to say how much I appreciate hearing from all of y'all. Yes, I'll be happy to buy a few onions to put in my little apartment. I'm not certain how many apartments our building has, but in the 2 apartment buildings, there are more than 500 residents.

And, since many of them have grand- and great grand children visiting from time to time, it seems that the onion idea could be a great one for me.

Y'all have  agreat rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Since the supply of flu vaccine that was supposed to be delivered to our Senior Center next week has been canceled, the onion sounds like a viable alternative.   

I'm waiting to hear how much a tire is going to cost.  I drove quite ways on a flat before I realized that was the noise I was hearing.  So the tire is shredded and needs to be replaced rather than patched or other repair. 

I was so happy about my leaves being mowed and I cleaned my driveway and Ivalou's by blowing the leaves off with the blade turning on the mower.  I came in, showered and it started to rain.  When I left at 4pm for Beef and Boards, you would have never known that I mulched the leaves OR cleaned off either driveway.  Almost all my leaves are off the trees.  Next mowing will be it for the season! 

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' was great.  Sometimes I felt like it was making fun of the Bible but the singing, dancing, costumes and acting was superb!  There were about a dozen little kids in it also and it was way to late for them to be up! 

Today is 'bring home Ivalou' day!  Hurray!!!!!  I told Kaye Don I would meet him and Barb at Ivalou at 10am.  We will drive her car...well, Kaye Don will.  I don't like to drive when a man is in the car...silly me!  I just know she will be so happy to be home and all of us will be happy that she is home because the hospital staff thinks she is ready! 

God is good!

Etta Sue:  A happy day for you and your family - enjoy!

Well, I just emailed Marilyn the banana recipe I have used for years - forgive my forgetfulness Marilyn.  I was going to drive my neighbor to bible study but nature interfered with a  snowstorm.  Instead, I am listening to the radio, and looking out the window - barely any cars going by and it keeps on snowing.  Beautiful & wonderful and school is closed.  We are also low on the priority for any plowing here.  I think Don will load Windows 7 on this laptop - this has been so troublesome too many times so we hope the 7 will mend the laptop that is only a year old. 

There is a shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine here - and nothing for us.  We did get our regular flu shots. 

Having in the past had enough snow for a lifetime, I'm glad to say that it's about 50 degrees here and no rain (at least no rain yet).  I visited Marbeth last night, and she seemed quite chipper.  I am indeed thankful for the progress.  We're to have a meeting between the social worker, the doctor, and Marbeth and myself tomorrow afternoon.  It's possible that she could be discharged following that meeting, though that's not a sure thing.  I don't want them to discharge her before she's ready, but I very definitely pray that she will be ready.  Please pray.

It is gloomy looking here, but the forecast says party cloudy tomorrow, then sunny, sunny, sunny and sunny for the following days.  I would just as soon not have snow just now, as we need to go to Amarillo this weekend for Darrel's mother's 97th birthday.  She lives in a tower place where they do her cleaning and meals, but she is still able to do everything else for herself.  God is good. 

Someone checked the onion thing out on Snopes, and said they said it has circulated for years but they are unable to prove or disprove it.  I think if it works for someone, no further proof is needed, at least for them!    And here we are, without a single onion in the house!  Darrel forgot to buy them when he went to the store, so we need to get some today.

I don't have a round tuit, but the bank gave me several wooden nickels the other day.  Would they work?

I do hope both Ivalou and Marbeth get home today.  There's no place like home!  (Just ask Dorothy!) 

Hi Carol!  Hope you enjoy the snow, since it sounds as if you will be snowed in for a while there.  I always say if I am going to get snowed in, I want it to be at home!

Jane that roundtuit I saw had your name on it in big bold letters it said JANE

Nothing new here today. I have the dog blankets in the  washer, I have ordered two new  rectangular dog bed with my points form AC Nielsen. They still have the huge round bed  int he big master bedroom on top of my trampoline. They both want to sleep on it but not with each other, they growl at each other. ow that the weather has turned cooler we have moved into the smaller master bedroom and there is no room for that big round dog bed. So I ordered the others.

Carol thank you for the recipe it is almost like the one I found on the net there are a few differences, i.e. more flour, sour cream and the spices.

Al that is good news about Marbeth, I know you will be glad to have her home is they  agree she is ready.

Etta Sue good news on Iva Lou too.

The weather was supposed to be better today but it still looks like its gonna rain to  me.

Okay, Marilyn, if that's mine then I can't don't have to do anything until I find it ...

A long time ago, a friend/insurance agent had a lot of silver coins that he passed out to people.  They were about the size of a half dollar and, on one side was the logo of his agency and on the other was ingraved TUIT.  I don't even know what I did with that.  

I do have a round pot holder with TUIT printed on it, but it was my mother's so I guess I can't claim it as my own, can I?  

I'll see y'all later .... when I get a round tuit!  

Hi everyone.  I am writing from Barnes and Noble this afternoon and their free internet works very well.  However, my laptop battery has a 2 hour life and I have just a little over an hour of time left on it, but that should be enough.

I went back and read the messages that I didn't have time to read yesterday.  Jeanne, I liked your devotional thought for the week. 

We are suppose to have heavy rain in the Kansas City area starting either later tonight or early tomorrow.  At least there is no snow predicted.  My sister-in-law had planned to have all of her family over tomorrow evening for a big meal but two of her granddaughters are ill, one with cat scratch fever and the other has a cyst that has been found in her throat and was diagnosed yesterday at the ER.  They are seeing another doctor today.  Her great granddaughter also was diagnosed to day with cat scratch fever.  They have a new kitten, which obviously is the source of this disease.  So don't even know whether we will get to see them or not.

Later this afternoon we are going to sign up with T-Mobile for a cell plan that will work for Pat and I and we can add 3 others so will put her sister on the plan.  This will allow us to drop our home landlines but will still be able to keep our existing landline number for one of the lines.  We will no longer use our prepaid plans.  Then we can add our daughter to the plan as well when she needs it.  Also the calls to any T-mobile number do not get charged to your cell phone minutes.  I hope it works out well as we will be committed for two years.

Etta Sue, sure hope Ivalou has been able to get home today and all goes well.

Janet, interesting information on the onions.  We always keep onions out in the kitchens but guess a few more about the house wouldn't hurt.  By the way congratulations ont he spelling bee championship if I haven't already mentioned it.

Al, hope the conference goes well and that you are able to get Marbeth home.

Carol, I saw on the news at noon that you were getting pelted with a huge amount of snow.  Glad you made it back from your trip before that storm arrived.

Hi to Jane, Marilyn, Ruth Ann and anyone else I may have failed to mention who has posted since my last posting.

We are going to be in Independence, Mo until Monday morning and then don't expect to be at home until midweek next week.

Hi, friends, I'll be heading out to do the laundry shortly. It's wonderful that the "out" is out my own door here in the apartment building, down 13 floors to the ground floor, hang a left, and arrive in the large laundry room. It will be warm, safe, and usually there's someone there who wants to converse.

Gratitude is so important for us, isn't it.

Y'all have a great rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

We are very lucky to be able to stay in the house today as the snow keeps getting stronger & by now, there may be 20 inches on the ground at our house.  One son flew to Tennessee today and our SIL flew to Portland so they are out of here.  I have not talked with the other boys and girls. 

Hi Ruth Ann!  It is nice to see you posting. 

Marilyn:  I never measure this but sometimes use applesauce in place of some of the oil.  It is still very moist. 

Larry:  Don loaded Windows 7 onto the laptop and it looks like Quicken and everything transferred.  Sigh of relief!  I sure hope this helps our very odd problems.  Pelted with snow is the right word for it.  I think that this may be another early record & this year we have been breaking old cold records.  We would have to use Verizon if we fixed the phones like you are doing as it is so much better in the remote places we stay.  Meanwhile, Don uses Vonage too and of course, SKYPE on the computer.  It sure takes a lot of time to figure these things out and isn't like the good old days when there was only one service.  Nicer for us but more brain work.  :0)

Janet:  It isn't too bad to be benched at home especially since we didn't have much on the calendar - the entire church closed today so I am glad we didn't try to drive there. 

Hello Ruth Ann:  I just read your sentence about gratitude and truly I forced myself this last week to be grateful for many things because otherwise I was so upset about something that is entirely out of my control.  You are so right - please keep reminding! 

Rise and Shine everyone!  I can't believe that I am first in here this morning.  It is still snowing and maybe another foot will be here by tonight when this snowstorm ebbs.  I think that there is at least a foot & half out there now & perhaps more.  Nice for making snowmen.  Terrific for our water supply. 

Çarol - glad you can make snowmen, and glad your water supply is helped, but you keep the snow.  I'm glad it doesn't do that here.  I used to shovel snow about 6o days each year up in the Sierras, so I'm very well acquainted with that cold white stuff!  But thank our Lord for caring for His earth.

We're having a meeting today at 2:30PM - Marbeth, I, the social worker, and the doctor.  I was led to believe there was a possibility of discharge after that meeting.  Please pray.

Al:  Praying for you and Marbeth. 

I came in here to mention that our son Matt is quoted in USA Today.  Just google that and add Willow and Matt Shovein and the article on braces for a dog should come up.  Good picture of Willow and Matt's shoes. 

Hi everyone.  It is about 10:45 am and I am once again at Barnes and Noble.  I did go to the library and used their computers until it was time to come here and was able to work up my new e-mail. 

We had strong rain showers early this morning but are now in a few hour hold pattern with no rain but around noon more is expected and through out the day.  However, tomorrow is expected to be ok and then for the next several days.  Sure glad that snow from the Denver area isn't predicted for here.  I did put in th car a scraper and brush before we left home just in case. 

Carol, I saw on the news this morning that you had 22 inches of snow on the ground so far and were expected to get 3 feet of snow. That is really a lot of snow.  Glad your son and daughter got out of town without problems.  I suppose the problem would be flying into Denver.

Al, I will be thinking of you this afternoon and hope that Marbeth is wel enough to return home this afternoon.

Ruth Ann, our daughter has the laundry facility in the basement of her big apartment house.  She has a laundry card that works in the machines so she doesn't have to deal with having change. 

Speaking of our daughter she had to go to the emergency room again last night as thought she was having heart problems as her heart rate got high and she felt like she had a rock sitting on her chest.  They checked her out and said her heart was ok and that she has another bout of bronchitis.  They prescribed a generic antibiotics that she can get at Publix for free and released her at 2 am this morning.  Fortunately she lives just across the street from the hospital. 

My sister-in-law and wife went to the store early this morning and will be preparing a large meal for the family tonight.  We should have about 12 or 13 present.  We went to Sam's last evening and purchased chicken cordon bleu as the mail dish and they were also going to get a small ham this morning.  I don't know how my SIL can cook in her kitchen as she has no space and the small amount of cabinet work space is basically covered with things.  However, I guess she is used to it.

We had a great meal last night at Bob Evans.  We always enjoy their food and it is very reasonable for what they serve and the quality of the food. 

Ivalou is home.  Yesterday was a trying day.  It was a day of learning shortcuts for Ivalou and I so we can get things and jobs done without backing up and trying again.  Today is much much better.  Kaye Don added some beveled boards at the ends of the ramps so it wasn't an abrupt inch to 'hop' the wheelchair over.  Much easier on the back pushing her up the ramps now.  I thought I had done something to my back yesterday but with prayer and a night's rest, my back is much better today. 

The Visiting Nurse came today.  She suggested a few things...most of which we are doing but just haven't gotten it done yet...like charging and setting up the new answering machine/cordless phone with Caller ID and two handsets.  They are still in the box!  Her old cordless phone has buttons but the numbers are worn off and she has hard times with numbers as it is.

I am thinking that I might not be able to be here every day but will try my best!

Hello all:   Yesterday we had a funeral visitation then on to do some shopping.

As for today I baked a banana cake just to use up the last banana and following that I was outside helping with tarping a couple of things for the winter.  We have my brothers motor cycle here as well and until all the leaves are done Mel is not able to put it in the small shed for winter storage, when that is done in a couple of weeks the last of the outdoor things will be put under a small tarp as well.

Mel is out curling and I am watching the base ball game so will check in tomorrow.         Ruth

Each day is easier but both of us do not know where we are going to fit in therapy!  We were busy, busy, busy yesterday doing all kinds of things.  The visiting nurse came and let us know that she should only be taking pills twice a day...morning and evening.  Ivalou said 'But I took pills with each meal and at bedtime at the hospital'.  The nurse replied 'They do that because they need to keep the nurses busy!!'  So now we have AM and PM pill taking. 

While we were eating dinner, (remember she doesn't use her right hand because it has no feeling) Ivalou was eating vegetable soup with her left hand.  Somehow the spoon got on the right side of the bowl.  She grabbed the spoon with her right hand.  She looked down at her hand with a very surprised look and said 'What are you doing?  You aren't suppose to do that!'  Then looked at me and we both cracked up laughing!  She makes my day with her laughter.  I love her to pieces!

She had visitors off and on all day and evening.  We went to bed early and both of us got a great night's rest.  But she said today she is going to put her legs up when company comes.  She swells a lot and isn't taking lasix right now.

Off to another great day!

Still frozen in Colorado today but it will warm up to 38* F. this afternoon.  I think millions of people are going to get in their cars immediately.  

Larry:  I am so sorry that Stacey has another bout of lung problem & this time bronchitis.  Whew - she must have gone through every antibiotic there is - glad it is that though and not the heart.  Both son and son-in-law returned yesterday and they could have been on snowmobiles from the airport home.  Some schools are closed for the third day here because of drifting.  

Ruth:  You must be the only person I know who writes about her husband going curling and I actually know what it means.    Curl on!

Etta Sue:  You and your sister should be spokespeople on how to recoup from a stroke and laughter with a good attitude shows through on your posts.  

I have been measuring my food intake and it is shocking that what we think is a serving is nothing like what we should eat - meaning, eat less.  It has helped - I don't like it. 

Al:  Have not seen you post today - am sending good wishes to you and Marbeth. 

PRAISE THE LORD!!!  Marbeth is indeed HOME!  She's doing well after one night in here own bed, and we are both glad she's here!  Give thanks with me!

Al: Hallelujah and Praise the Lord.!!!!!!!!!

Al, you've put bright sunshine into my dark, dull day!  The Lord is Good!

 ::)cp: Al. It is good to get such a good message that your wife is home Praise the Lord.  Are you able to sleep in your own bed yet.?

Etta Sue.  It is also so good that your sister is now home.  I know how hard it will be to figure out all the things that you have to help her with but the Lord will always be there to help you both.  My wife and I were the care givers for her parents when they were alive.

Larry and Pat.  Hope that you are both enjoying your time away and that you get home before the snow flies.Sorry to here that your daughter is not to good again will pray that she gets strong again.

Well I have to good things to share and Praise the Lord for. I got the results back about the colinoscopy test and they had to remove two polyps and they were both clear no cancer Praise the Lord. tThe other thing is that My nose bleed that I had is o.k. for now and they started my blood thinner again.  If it starts again I have to go to the hospital right away I am so thankful for it being o.k.  Praise the Lord for his goodness to us.

Paul and Pat.  Hope that you are both well and not overdoing things.


Carol and Don.  I am so happy that we do not have all that snow that you are getting since living in Canada I have shoveled enough of it  and feel the same way as Al does..  Please stay safe.

Judy B.  How are you all doing up north have you had any snow.  How is John's health and is he busy at work..  Say hi to the Kids and May the Lord richly bless you. By sis.

Before I forget, I want to say to Etta Sue--it is much easier to pull a wheelchair over thresholds of doors, curbs, etc., than to push them!  Having Beth in a wheelchair for several years, I learned a lot by trial and error.  Of course, if it is several inches (curbs) just tilt the chair back, get the small wheels up and then the big ones.  You will learn a lot as you go along. And it is good Ivalou can grab a spoon with that right hand!  Maybe not eat hot soup she could spill, but at least she can use it!  Blessings to both of you as you work together toward her recovery.

Carol, hope you have gotten dug or melted out from the snow by now, but doubt if much has melted.  We have had more rain, very unusual weather for October.

My dear 92 year old friend Maxine has been having quite a time, in and out of the hospital several times lately.  I am very concerned about her.  And it all started, as is often the case, with a fall, in which she cracked her hip.

I have three new cartridges for my Cricut machine, maybe I will go play for a while!

Al, I praise God with you that Marbeth is home!