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Good Morning we had no Internet in all of Humboldt county yesterday. I did post in a couple places on SN before I went to bed. It rained pretty good here  in the afternoon and evening, the dogs decided thy didn't want to go out.

I am off today So will be at home except for Curves and Tai Chi this morning.

Liz I'm so disgusted at your police problem and the problems happening around you with all the construction going on.

Larry glad to hear  you found an apartment for Stacey.

Keith nice to meet ALL of you. 

Must get ready to go to Curves now C u all later.

Good Morning everyone.

Colin you are a really a hoot. 

That explaination to Francine even I could understand.  Thank you

Oh how I dread winter.  The girls are excited to be able to get into the X country skiing and sledding.  Elizabeth is getting a border collie and is looking forward to teaching him.  I am so glad we live in the country.  There is so much area for them to run on.  Also behind us is Crown Land, which is land owned by the government.  We can go on it as we please.  So nice.

If Any of you can try tune in cjtk.com,  llisten to the wonderful Christian music in the afternoon.

Anyway I must close off dial up you know.  Have a good day and hope it isn't too sloppy with rain.  I continue to pray for the needs here.
JudyB

Francine ~ Does your software have paint brush tools and colors?  If so, simply select your paint brush and select the color you want, and paint!  And if you can change the opacity, make it about 50% and you will be able to see through the color to see the black and white detail.  Easy! 

Well, I worked my tail off yesterday cleaning the house, moving furniture and even used the leaf blower outside to clear leaves off my deck and river rocks.  Whew!  I was sure ready for bed last night. 

I got this email from Kaye Don yesterday about Barb's eyelid...

QuoteWe saw the surgeon today and the report was that there were cancer cells on each side of the tissue that were the kind that might metastasize and that it is needed to go back and remove more tissue and test it to see if this time the edges are clear. He is an Eyelid and Plastic surgeon. He said that he had a patient who had to have three surgeries to get it all. Surgery is to be Nov. 1st and go from there. We will get this taken care of before we go south.
Thanks for your prayers.

Question.  If it is the type of cancer that metastasizes, then how do they know if this was the original area or if this tissue was metastasized from another area?  Seems that they should do some kind of scan.  Barb is the one that suffers from depression.  This could give her reason to give up OR she may not think anything about it! 

Kitty and Bob got home yesterday.  But she is on a bus trip to Brown County, Indiana, today.  Brown County is a painters paradise with all the trees and fall foliage which I don't think is here yet.  Also the little town of Nashville has all sorts of stores from fine art to crafty things to ice cream to sugar-cured hams!  A tourist trap, really!

The radio just said today the high is to be 59°...the coolest so far for the season.  BUT not heat on...no a/c on!  I love it!! 

Hi everyone.  I have had a much more relaxed day today after a good nights sleep.  It has been a beautiful day here and I found out we had over an inch of rain yesterday afternoon, which was very welcome. 

This morning was Bible study and we had a small group this morning, which is rather unusual.  However, several of our folks are out-of-town.  We will miss for the next couple of weeks as we plan to leave next Wednesday morning to go to Missouri.  Since we no longer have a pet or anyone at home to worry about we have not set a return date and will stay as long as we want to.  However, after a few days the idea of getting home always sounds pretty good.

Things are coming together on the apartment front.  We have gathered up some extra dishes and things that our daughter will need as there is no point in buying them and then she can get her own in the future as she is able.

Tonight is choir practice.

It's good to hear, Larry, that you got some rain.  Thanks be to our Father.  We always need to be aware Who is sovereign over all things, inclluding rain, sun, snow, etc.  Oh thank You, Father, for watering and refreshing Your earth and our home.

Hi, friends, It's been a very relaxed evening. No huge deadlines at work today and so I was able to spend a bit more time on getting all my personal stuff done relating to that suspected identity theft. Only 3 more companies to contact, then it will be time for a bit of a break.

The weather's getting cooler here in Nashville - supposed to go down into the 40's tonight, which means, of course, that Grandma Ruth Ann will need a heavy sweater or a jacket tomorrow morning for certain. 

Well, must go, need to rest a bit, since last night ws not a restful night.

It's so good to hear from each of you.

Etta Sue, it must really be distressing to all of you about the eyelid situation. My goodness, I need you to spend a bit of time at my house!!!! - ummmmm, on second thought, you'd never speak to me again, so I'd better just get busy and get my OWN house cleaned!

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann I am sure you are thankfur for more time to relax.  Have a good night sister.

Larry Yes rain is good.  We have had ao little since the spring.  The more rain we get now the less snow we will get this winter.  The farmers always want a good amount of snow.  Me I would rather have the rain, and no snow.  One thing snow does in insulate the plants that come up.  Oh well we will see what happens

It looks like the Liberals are in again.  Not a good thing in my eyes.  Four more years to go with them.

I am tired tonight.  Heading to bed.
God Bless JudyB

Hellllloooooooo all!  Sorry to have been so scarce.  We've just been really, really busy. 

Our weather has been bizarre here.  Last Saturday, we spent the day in and around Pigeon Forge, TN, and the temperature was in the low 90s.  That's high for summer temps.  When the sun went down, it only got down to the mid70s. :/  It is starting to cool down now, but just barely.  The heat, coupled with a severe lack of rain has made for some ugly looking brown lawns around.   We have had some light rain today and yesterday, so that helps.  Unfortunately, a lot of people around here still have spring/well water sources, so there have been several that went dry, and they have had to drill another one or try to go deeper.

Praying for all of you!

So, it is off again.  Take care everyone, and I'll try to be a bit more diligent in posting.

Karma ~ My son, Tony, left Gatlinburg last Saturday morning on his cycle.  He had vacation last week but his wife didn't so he went to Gatlinburg on his Harley by himself.  Said it was nice but very different to be by himself. 

Today is 60 Chix.  I only know of three positive attendees.  Sometimes that is aggravating.  I asked them to let me know if they are coming....some don't let me know and others say yes and don't show.  We never know how many to say will be there when we get there.  Oh, well!  At least it is a Mexican restaurant. 

Gotta run!

Just this past weekend it was so very hot and today it feels like it is brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr cold.  We have been getting enough rain that our brown lawns are green or almost green  Thanks to God for that.   

We had something unpleasant to cope with again but God is good all is getting better now, an ultra sound and no blood clots.

Mel & I  have been having issues with sleeping for the most part we are getting older or is it old, anyway we went out last evening and purchased memory foam to put on the bed and it sure seemed to make a huge difference money well spent.

I must have lunch and make a phone call.      Ruth

I'm back home again!  The spelling bee was a fun and different experience, and I did really well.  My only mistake was an oversight, on a word I know very well.  The problem was, we had to PRINT and I never even learned to print---we learned cursive in first grade.  So I have to really work to print, and it looks bad.  The embarrassing thing is, I was making a list of all the words, and I spelled the word correctly (in cursive!) on that list.  Oh, well, there's always next year, and I will know what to expect.  Had no idea this time!

It is so funny---we had a police escort out of town yesterday as we left for the spelling bee!     A police car ahead of us and one behind, with lights flashing and intermittent sirens.  We laughed so hard, at all the cars pulling off the side of the highway!!  I said they think it is a funeral procession; and then think, boy, that person sure didn't have many friends, and the ones they had are LAUGHING!!   

I got to spend some time last evening with my youngest daughter who lives in the town where the bee was, and her response to that was, "Only in small town America!"   

On a much more somber note---on the evening news they said the mother of the baby who died a month ago in a hot car here has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.  I cried when I heard that.

And another sad thing, though not to compare to the above--we lost our sweet little dog, Cookie, today.  And on Darrel's birthday, too. 

I need to make a couple of phone calls.  Later!

Oh Janet it is so sad both for te baby's mothere and about Cookie.

Tell Darrell Happy Birthday.

Good morning all,

Sorry to have been so very scarce, I have been reading when I can and praying for all needs mentioned here. It has been a very hectic and stressful week.

My dad had a heartattack on monday, went to the hospital ER and got sent over to another hospital to the catheter lab and they put a stent in. It was a very serious blockage. He has other blockages but they are going to try to tackle them with medications. He came home yesterday.

Michael had a neurology appointment for his seizures and they upped his medication due to growing.  He is getting to be a big boy. He has had 3 seizures of the petit maul type and numerous absence ones as well, hence the appointment.

I saw another orthopedist and have severe osteoarthritis in my knees, so will start physical therapy for that.  Not even done with pt for my shoulder which also has osteoarthritis. 

So it has been very busy and stressful. But God is good and He is always with us no matter what. And it is wonderful to know we can rest in His loving embrace and trust in Him.
Have a God filled and blessed day!

><>Jeannine

Good morning all!!

Just running through quickly before we start our school day.

Hope everyone has a restful, peaceful day and are getting ready for a spectacular weekend!

Yesterday we had so much fun at 60 Chix.  There was only 5 of us plus a daughter of one of them.  So it was nice and cozy and everyone could hear everyone.  And it was at a Mexican restaurant so the food was delicious! 

In a few minutes I am leaving to go to the Dentist for a check up.  Ivalou is going with me so that means eating lunch out somewhere.  It is cloudy, chilly and gloomy here so we might as well go somewhere instead of sitting at home in the gloom! 

Good morning!  Even though I feel invisible/inaudible today, I hope you are all having a great day!

Marilyn, thanks.

Jeannine, sorry your life is so stress filled.  Those times seem to come to us from time to time, but they come to pass......and I hope yours passes quickly.

Etta Sue, sounds like a fun time out with the gals.

Good Morning everyone. I thought I better post before going to work. On Thursdays and Fridays evenings I am too busy and tired when I get home to do much posting. I would like to get the dogs out for their walks on those days but that hasn't happened either.

My patient has begun to have delusions some are hilarious, Hospsice told us to just go along with whatever he says. The tumor is an aggressive one and it is putting a lot of pressure on his brain.  The Hospice nurse came yesterday and inserted a catheter. She talked to him about me and It feels so good to know you are doing a good job caring for some one's family member. She suggested that I take the two week course to become a Hospice aid ( they need aids badly) but that course is not offered in this area. They are trying to have one scheduled at the Community College  but no such luck so far.  I will gladly take the course when it does get offered.

Yesterday I led him to the Lord through prayer and we talked about sin etc. He already believed but I told him that I wanted to make sure he was going to heaven and not to hell.

Janet I know how empty it feels when you lose a beloved pet. You are in my prayers Sister.

Etta Sue you lunch sounds like so much fun. Sunday night after prayer meeting   we went to  a restaurant for coffee. I had three cheese blintzes, We just sat around and talked for  a over an hour and had a lot of laughs and shared what the Lord has been speaking to each one of us. Very enjoyable evening. There were 7 adults and the Pastor's two kids.

Hi Jeannine and Karma good to see you both here today. Keeping your family in my prayers Jeannine.

TTYL

Janet:   It is wonderful that you shared your spelling bee experience. Better luck next year.

Jeannie:   Sorry about the stress you have at the present time.
Marilyn:  You are doing a wonderful job. I was talking with a fellow on the phone and he is not well enough to work and he is only young. But never does he have a sad face.

As for me I got a phone call asking me to check my e-mail as it is work related.  So had better be on my way.   Oh yes our furnace got turned on we needed some warmth in the house.   

Ruth

Cool and cloudy today, no rain, so that's a good thing....do not have to clean Misty's paws when she comes inside!

Sorry about your dog, Janet.  It hurts to lose a pet. 

At 2:30 A.M. my daughter woke up and heard a car outside.  Went and looked, saw a small car driving slowly around, turn and stop behind my SIL's van.  They must have seen her at the window, took off...she could not get the lic. number.  We think they came back to try their luck with his van!!!  ICBC finally towed her car into town to repair, goodness knows when it will come back.  All the people on the st. are now on alert and keeping lights on outside, etc.  Don't know how much that is going to help tho'....

I have work to do, so must get started.  Will pray for all the needs.  Oh, here is a little something:

What common 9 letter English word can have a letter removed and each time still form a word? 
STARTLING

Try it...remove starting with l. (starting) t (staring) a (string) r (sting) t (sing)
g (sin) s (in) n (I)......well, I thought it was interesting...

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Liz, that's cool!  I liked it.

I was something of a minor celebrity today at the senior center.  I was really surprised how many wanted to see the list of words that were used at the spelling bee.  Seems they were much more interested than those in here.......well, to each his own!  I appreciated those who did comment.  It was a fun time, anyway.

Pat and I are going to the community theater play and dinner tonight.  I'd better get ready.

Thanks, Liz.  Yes, we will miss Cookie.  She was a really sweet dog. 

Hi everyone. 

This is really a busy week for me as am trying to orchestrate all that is involved with getting our daughter moved tomorrow morning.  We have things ready here and I have the cargo van sitting in the drive.  Our grandson is suppose to come by this evening and load things in it and then go with me in the morning.  She can't get possession until 10 am when the office opens at the apartment complex and we can sign the lease, pay the rent and get the keys.  Fortunately we didn't have to deal with utilities as they are already provided.  That cut out a lot of hassle.

I have to have the cargo van back out here and turned in by noon tomorrow or I will be charged for all weekend.  There really isn't that much as only a bed, small computer desk, a couple of small book shelves and a recliner, where the back comes off.  There are some smaller things and then we have to pick up several boxes and big plastic bags of her things where she has been living.  It should all work out but very stressful.

Janet, I don't understand about your spelling bee.  Were you the moderator or a contestant?  If you were a contestant what words did you have to spell?  Sorry about your dog.  We become very attached to our pets.

Karmat and Jeannine, nice to see your postings.  Jeannine, sorry to read of additional medical problems both for your son and yourself.

Liz, it sounds like these thugs are terrorizing your neighborhood. 

Ruth, sounds like it is getting chilly up your way.

Marilyn, I hope you are able to take the hospice training. 

My sister-in-law just started working at hospice in Missouri in the office on a part-time basis three days a week.  Her church just did something very wonderful for her.  She had over a thousand dollar car repair and was behind on some other bills.  The church members came to her and said not to say a word as they were paying off these bills in full.  She feels really blessed today.

Etta Sue, nice to see you had such a good time with your 60 Chix group.  It is always fun to be out with friends and an added pleasure to get the Mexican food. 

If I have missed anyone please accept my apology.  Since I started this our grandson was here and now the cargo van is loaded and he just left as has to be a work at 9 pm.  He is coming back after work in the morning and I will take him to breakfast and he will go with me to get her moved into her apartment.

Time to call it a night.

Good morning I thought surely soemone would have been here by now.

Janet I would like to know what words were inthe spelling contest, too. I wonder How I woul do in a spelling bee.

Not much new here today so far. I have already had my shower and shampooed my hair. At 10 am I am meeting someone for breakfast, I already know that I am ordering biscuits and gravy. the I am going over the the  AOG church in arcata to participate in 48 hrs of prayer with my friend Eleanor. I have my sheets int he dryer now so all my laundry for the week is done except for my scrubs.

Larry good to hear that you bow have Stacey settled into her new apartment.

Liz so sorry to hear your lovely neighborhood is going to the thugs.

I delivered the  Baby quilt to my neighbor last night, she was so pleased as she had not received any blankets at her shower.

Hi Ruth where is Sue these days?

More later

My daughter had to drive Amanda to work, so we got our groceries, I helped carry them upstairs, now finished and have put away my supplies.  Had to give Misty a hug in between and bring her in for a snack...her, not me!  Amanda will get her car back on Monday.....thank goodness!

Janet, I don't have to know the words for your Spelling Bee, know that I would no longer remember how to spell them....once was good at it.  Like all good things, that seems to be fading.  So go for it gal, do all you can now while the going is good

Well, our neighborhood isn't exactly going to the dogs...or thugs.  Seems to be an increase in crime everywhere and they are exercising random acts of crime..rather than kindness.  All the building has brought in lots of people with scads of money and so we are no longer invisible, so to speak.  Further over, one couple had three drunks trying to steal furniture from their boat.  She told them to put in back, they did and fled, she called the police.  They said nothing could be done as they left...asked if they had a No Trespass sign on the property.  Of course they didn't, how nuts.....without that, they are fair game!  Think we have indeed become a lawless land!   

Larry, I hope that your daughter realizes how wonderful her parents are.  Do hope her health improves and she will be happy in her new home. 

Won't even try to remember everything posted.  Simply hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend.  God is good and all things happen for a reason.  We simply have to remember that.....

Scripture: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and
there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither
shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away
(Revelation 21:4 KJV)."


Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Thanks be to our God - it's not just "pie in the sky, by and by."  It's reality - there's coming a day, Liz, when there won't be any thugs in any neighborhood.  Everyone will instead be helping everyone else, working together, and praising our Lord!

Larry, I was a contestant.  The pronouncer gave us 50 words, we had to PRINT them, these were collected, there were 15 who had perfect scores and these were the finalists.  It was conducted basically like the kids' spelling bees are, with only a few exceptions, like the written words to start.  I knew how to spell all of the first 50 and most of the finalist ones, plus the spell-down ones.  So I was satisfied with my performance, with the exception of the boo-boo in printing.    Next year I will TRIPLE check before handing in my paper! 

Today Winona and I traveled about 180 miles for our monthly painting meeting.  We did grapes on a wood plaque that had Elmer's wood filler troweled on, making it look like plaster.  They turned out really pretty, I thought. 

I have tomorrow off, then long trips three days in a row for doctor visits--first Beth on Monday, then me on Tuesday, then Darrel on Wednesday.  Whew.  I'm tired. 

I must call Beth and tell her about Cookie before she hears it from someone else.  I know she will take it hard, so I've been procrastinating.

Larry, it's good to know you have Stacey moved, and hope you didn't over exert in the process.  You're a wonderful Dad.  Glad the grandson was able to help you.  (Or was it your son?  I must go back and check.)

See you later!

Talking about the Spelling Bee made me think about 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' the other night.  Jeff said the question, 'How many consonants in the word, vowel?'  It was spoken, not written for the contestant.  So the woman said, 'I will have to spell it out.  V is a consonant so that is one.  O is a vowel.  U is a vowel.  L is a consonant so there are two consonants in the word voul!!'  He even asked if she was sure about the spelling.  And she said she knew she was right.  Vowel is spelled v-o-u-l!!!  I sometimes wish I was a contestant on there. 

I got my teeth cleaned yesterday.  It was Ivalou's turn to choose where to eat...an even day.  She had Chinese the day before so going to the Chinese place on that corner was out.  I had Mexican the day before so the Mexican restaurant down there was out.  There was a Bar and Grill so we went in there.  There was only 3 men and the lady bartender...dark, smelled like cigarettes but it was a bar and grill so grill means food.  So we sat down.  The lady came and I ordered a hamburger with chips.  Ivalou got au jus with chips.  Well, I will have to say that was the bestest hamburger I have eaten in a long, long time.  Superb! 

After that we went to Charlene's.  I know I haven't been to visit Charlene on a work day in over 6 years...since I moved up there.  She had all seven kids down for naps...she babysits.  So we had a good visit for about 2 hours.  Even if the kids wake up, they stay where they are so they don't wake up others. 

Then Ivalou and I went to the Hallmark store.  I had a 20% off coupon.  I got a pair of fuzzy house slippers.  Really nice and comfy. 

Then home. 

Today, I glued Mom's jewelry on a wooden tray to hang and display her jewelry.  I got it all done.  Nothing like procrastinating, is there?  Been aiming to do this since she passed away in 2002.  But I like it.  It's done now.  I had Ivalou come over and she took some pieces home.  I kept some.  There was even some American Motorcycle Association pins with the dates 1943, 1954 and such.  I called Tony to see if he would like them.  Even earrings for Charlene.  Of course, Tony said 'Yes!'

Now I am resting. 

Hi everyone.  Today was the actual move in day when we signed the lease and got the keys.  I won't go into details since everything worked like clockwork and I was able to return the rental van before noon.  My poor grandson had come over last evening and loaded the van, then worked all night and came back and went with me and did the unloading.  We did have help from two of our daughter's former roommates.  I just supervised and only picked up small bags or lamps so certainly didn't over exert.  However, the stress of the last few days is now gone and I am tired today, even after a good nap this afternoon.  I will be turning in shortly. 

Janet, thanks for the info on the spelling bee.  While I am a good speller, I wouldn't want to enter a spelling bee.  I watched the kids this year and no way could I have spelled the words they had to tackle.

A lot of posts since I was here.  I have read them all but won't comment because if I do I am sure to miss someone.

I had an incident today that has turned out so funny.  Yesterday I got another member for the family...a beautiful intelligent dog.  Well today he was exploring and we heard a "THUMP"  I looked at the girls as asked what in the world it was.  They went in the direction and here this fellow had seen a jar of scented wax (melted) on my desk and wanted to find out what it was......Now the beautiful white is sprinkled in red...wax.  I don't know how to get it out, on skin it peels off easily, but on fur it doesn't.  So if anyone has any ideas I would sure appreciate them.

We have had 2 days where it hasn't rainned all day.  Just part of the day.  Mother was able to go out to walk both days and came in with a beautiful rosiness to her cheeks.  It looks so good on her.

We have only had the furnace going twice, just to take the dampness out of the air.  Between cooking and a little ceramic heater we haven't needed the furnace on.  We do have wood, and Jon and Heather are coming next weekend to help get more in.  There are many downed trees (from storms) that are dry, John will go after these first.

Tomorrow is the Lord's day so I pray everyone has a good day in the Lord's house, whether that is watching a good message on TV or going out to fellowship with others in His house.  May God richly bless all of you with a good rest.

If it is a long haired dog you might be able to place a cloth under the waxed hair, and use a hair dryer to heat it enough so it would absorb into the cloth. Someone suggested cold to make the wax brittle.

    Hi to all.   I have had a look over the postings for the last while and I will not comment on them.  But I do see that we have some new people on the posts and I welcome you.

For those of you who have been having sickness I hope that you are feeling better and getting stronger.

Well since I last was on the sight my wife and I have been very busy with many different things.  Our granddaughter is so cute and she has been keeping us busy and they live approx. 2 hours away from us so it's a lot of driving when we go and we stay overnight.

Our second grandchild is due any time so we are excited but we may not be around as we leave to go to Florida on Thursday the 18th. and we don't come back till the 3rd. of November so we are also upset about not being here for our daughter's first baby.  But when we planned our trip we did not know about any babies coming.

We feel very priviledge as my sister-in-law is taking us on a cruise so we are excited could you please pray for my wife that she will be able to have a good time as she still has problems with her back and we are praying that this will not make her back worse.

Well it is late and I do wont to get up for church so I will signof for now and may the Lord give you a wonderful day in his house today.God bless to all.  Gord.