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I waited at the Chuch and no one showed up so here I am  back at home. I guess I will do some knitting after I get  my pajamas on and  wash my face.

Happy has an appointment for grooming on Thursday. It will be nice to have him all nice and clean when the kids come next weekend.  Poor Bebe has to stay home by herself she isn't going to like that.

Good Night.

Hi, friends,

It's kinda late tonight. I managed to get to my daughter's apartment complex and out of the truck before I realized the keys were still IN it! Brrr - I got to wait a while to be rescued by my son. That'll teach me to be more careful, I am sure!

I had opportunity at work while making a backup CD to surf our site as a "guest" - we can't log on from work computers. So, I've read all your good comments, even though I haven't responded properly.

Pat, nice car!

At any rate, it's really late and I'm worn out. So, y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Good Morning All,

Great looking car Pat! Good job.
We still have not heard anything about the possible loaner so are still depending on rides from hubby's friends fm AA.
We have now seen both doctors. The ENT people will have control over the care of his cancer. From what they can tell, the primary site for the cancer seems to be the tonsil which spread to 4 nodes in the neck on the same side. He goes for a PET/CT scan next week and then they will decide on what to do, radiation or surgery, or both combined.

Welcome home Larry!

Don't remember who posted about the "study" on how well we read things that are written poorly, as long as the first and last letter are where they should be. That is soo cool! My fingers frequently have dislexia and go faster than my brain so I usually have the right letters but in the wrong order.

Hi to everyone else, I hope everyone else has a God filled and blessed day! Thank you all for being here, this is a great place to just rest in the fellowship and love of God I see here.

Still Trusting,
<><Jeannine

Pat, ya done good on the car deal!     i know what it's like trying to buy something (a car) with no credit ...   I did it in 1994 (bought my 1995 Dodge Neon) and it ain't easy fer shur ....  Congrats on the new car, may you have many happy years together.   

All y'all just keep on keepin' on, okay?  I have lotsa stuff happening around me and I just don't have whatever it takes to 'splain it all to y'all .... Just know that I am here every day and I love all y'all.   God knows all about it.

See y'all tomorrow...................

Nice truck, Pat!!  Well, that's what I used to call my SUV.  Thanks, Jesus!

Gripped,
Kevin

Hi everyone from N.Ireland...was in a poetic mood this morning and composed a new poem which I have posted. I took a photo of snowdrops but have not a clue how to put them on this page!!

Hi Pat...lovely car. So glad it has a wheel at each corner. Keep 'er between th' hedges as we say here! Wishing you health to enjoy your new car. God bless.

I am not going to name the rest of you all because i might omit some one and then there would be ructions! Powerful! Right...my poem...





Maybe Pat will put in the photo for me if I leave it in the gallery. I think you know my code Pat. See you all later!

Colin--another very powerful poem with a deep message.  You have a real gift from God, to be able to express such wonderful truths in poetry!  God bless you mightily!  Today, I won't even call you a gipe!  (But watch out tomorrow!  )

Larry, it's so good to have you back.  Thanks for the encouraging words about Beth's new mattress.  She has had it now for a week, and decisions will need to be made soon.  But it is comforting to know that it may (or will) prevent her from developing pressure sores in the future; those things are awful!

Glad you had a good vacation and got to enjoy some warm weather.  They tell us it will not get above 30 here this weekend.

Darrel got his new piano!!  He is practicing "Are You Lonesome Tonight" as I type.  He says his hands don't want to coordinate with each other!  I love hearing him practice.  He and his teacher are both wanting me to take lessons, too.  What do you think?  Could she teach an old gal new tricks?    I'm sort of scared to try, and can't decide if I'm afraid of success or afraid of failure.........

Jeannine, sorry you don't have the car as yet.  I will pray that process be expedited!  You need wheels!!  One on each corner, as Colin said. 

Today I am going to take a collage class.  I've never done any collage, think it will be a lot of fun.  And you know I need one more thing to do!

Hi there, Miss in-the-corner-Jane!  Whatever it is that is happening in your corner, as you say, God knows and He will provide.  Good to know you're there, watching out for the porn-ers, and praying for the rest of us, as we pray for you.  (((hugs)))

Oh, by the way, I seldom notice the shouts, so if any of you shout at me, you might have to shout louder.  Sorry......

We got word yesterday that our pastor, who hasn't been feeling well, went to the doctor and was told he has mono!!     So we are praying for a supernaturally quick recovery.  No fun feeling fatigued all the time.

Pat, That little truck/car/SUV/baby looks like it will be fun to drive.  I'm so happy you were able to find one you like and that it didn't take very long.  Blessings to you.

Ruth Ann, I locked my keys in the car about a week ago---but thankfully I was home in the garage when it happened.    It took me a few minutes to locate the spare set of keys, but at least I wasn't out in the cold.  Glad you had your son to come to your rescue, but sorry you had the experience.  NOT fun at all.   Love you!

I must go and get Beth's water jugs and take her several gallons of fresh well water.  She has some other things she wants to talk to me about, too.  So I'd best be getting along.

Good morning, friends,

I enjoyed sleeping late and now am taking a bit of time for a little greeting.

I found a link to a southern gospel radio station. Here's the link:  http://www.solidgospel.com/subpage.asp?StationId=SolGos&PageNo=77

My dad really loved gospel music and downtown Nashville they used to hold an all-night singing once a month at the Ryman Auditorium. That's the original site where the Grand Old Opry originated. At any rate, he used to take me with him, and I thoroughly enjoyed all the quartets and trios that provided a wonderful evening of great southern gospel music.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Oh thanks for putting the photo in....I presume it was you Pat. Thanks anyway whoever it was.

Hi Janet..thank you for your lovely comments and you can call me gipe anytime because you cant change facts..I am a GIPE

Hi Ruth Ann Bice....thank you for the link to the radio station..I love country gospel music of any kind...take care.

Hi all.

I have read all the posts since I last posted.  But I didn't keep notes. 

Pat ~ What a neat little SUV.  Do you think it could get you to Noblesville?  That would be a great test!  I love the color!!! 

Ruth Ann ~ Thanks for the clickable for Gospel Music.  Will use that often!  I think we have all locked our keys in the car once...at least!  Been there, done that!!

Janet ~ My niece is a demonstrator for Scrapbooking parties in your home...like Tupperware parties.  I haven't been to one yet.  Just know it seems expensive and I can't imagine cutting up my photos for scrapbooks!  That's me!

Colin ~ Another beautiful poem.  Now you have to know that I really don't care for poetry but yours seems to flow and when read, they are full of meaning.  Love them!

Kevin ~ Let's see.  We have Japanese cars in the U.S.  Do you have U. S. cars in Japan?  SUV's are the rage around here.  I wouldn't mind having a small SUV like Pat's...cute little puddle jumpers! 

Jane ~ You don't have to 'splain it all to us!  We know what is in your heart and know that God is there!

Jeannine ~ You and your family are in my prayers daily!  God Bless You All!

Marilyn ~ Is Happy better now in cars than he used to be?  I remember it was a chore to get him to the vet!  Maybe it was BeBe. 

Larry ~ So glad that Stacey has found a sit-down job.  Lot less stress on her heart and she will feel like she is doing something for herself. 

There, I guess I did address about everyone since I posted.  Not much going on here today.  Kind of cold...32°F but I haven't been outside.  I probably won't go out until time to get the mail from the mailbox.  Brrrr!  Kind of chilly inside even.

Hello everyone!  Travis had his second basketball game today.  He plays for a Christian league called upwards.  It began here in the South, so I'm not sure how widespread it is .  Anyway, he was so excited he got up very, very early this morning, which woke up Crash (Kristi's new nickname) and me.  Kristi did take a nap and just woke up (she slept almost 3 hours).

Now, we have to go to a little cousin's birthday party, find some music for church, and take travis to Chuck E. Cheese. 

I'm going to be whupped tonight!

Have a great day!

Oh Etta Sue..you dont like poetry and I have written you such a lovely love poem  ...tear..tear...there ..thats it threw in the bin!

Karma ~ Sounds like a typical 'Mommy with little ones' day at your house!  My church has Upwards basketball, too.  I am thinking that over 200 kids signed up...well, their parents signed them up!   

Colin ~ If you write a poem for me, you better post it here.  Note:  I said I loved your poems!!   

Here is a great animation that I found today.  It's too big to post here but here is the clickable.  So just click here.
Enjoy!

Yes Etta Sue it was happy that was so difficult to get in the car but he  loves to go for rides now it didn't take but the one trip to the Vet  and drive around town for a bit and he was hooked on car rides.

TTYL

We barely had an inch of snow so there should be no problem getting to church tonight.  One of the other quilters has another finished quilt for me and will bring it tonight. 

Colin:  What a lovely picture and beautiful poetry!!!!!!! It has been super to have you posting.

Larry:  Hello - have a good weekend.

Pat:  Love the color of your car.  You should be able to spot it in the parking lots. 

Sleepy - have to go.

Carol

Kevin, that's funny.  To find my vehicle on the net, you have to search "trucks".

Etta Sue, that might be an interesting first long trip!  the only thing is that I don't have a passport.

I'll definitely drive up to Judy's now that I have good wheels.


Also, good to know...  Both my brother and my brother-in-law (John) say that I made the right decision so that's the best news this week.  It's horrible making a decision like this without your spouse.

Hi everyone.  The day has about gotten away again so I will try to get a posting made.  I don't seem to accomplish much but the time sure flies.  Of course, we were gone until about 1:30 this afternoon and then I had to take a little rest.  Pat went to Wal-Mart while I was resting.

Samantha, so glad to hear that your brother-in-laws sight is improving. 

Pat, what a nice looking car.  It should give you many years of driving as long as your neighbor stays in her driveway.  I doubt that I will buy another Saturn as have had a lot of trouble with mine.  However, it is now about 7 years old and I want to keep it for at least 10 years.  It still looks almost new and we drove it to Florida and back.  Once I had the starter replaced and a problem with the transmission fixed it has started and run very well.

Marilyn, at least you fulfilled your commitment by being at the church.  It sounds like it is pretty cold out your way.

Ruth Ann, sure hope your daughter was home or do I remember that she is away and you are taking care of something for her.  Hope you were able to wait for your son in a warm place.  Thanks for the radio station link.

Jeannine, it is good that your hubby's friends are helping you with your transportation problems.  I am sure this is a scary time for you as he battles the cancer.

Jane, I think I am in your club about things happening all around us.  Yesterday was one of those days and today I got notice I had double-paid my light bill in January and had overdrawn one of our bank accounts.  Fortunately I have a line of credit so my check didn't bounce.  Will have to go on Monday and get everything straightened out and see what penalty I am being charged.  I felt really dumb but will just rack it up to a senior moment and not worry about.  It happened and I can't relive my yesterdays.

Colin, beautiful picture of the snowdrops.  Thanks for sharing it.

Janet, I think the question is not whether you could learn to play the piano but whether you really want to do so.  Several years ago my wife started taking lessons and did for a few months because she wanted to but did not continue with it.  It takes a lot of practice as you get started as I am sure Darrel will attest but it is worth the effort in self-satisfaction.  IF you decide to do it just expect success and don't think of failure.

Etta Sue, I have to agree with you on the scrapebooking.  I don't even like to put pictures in an album and most of our pictures from the past are in a cedar chest I inherited from my mother.  She had lots of pictures but she had sorted them and divided them for my sister and I.  It was a wonderful thing to do but when I found them I have to admit it really got to me.

Karmat, it took me back to read that Travis is already playing basketball.  The time passes so quickly.

Carol, glad to see you are not having another blizzard over this weekend.  You all need a break.

Thanks Larry and Carol for your kind words.....I am completely typed out now so I will call it a day. It has been a long one. God bless

Pat, you can go to Noblesville on your way to or from Kansas!  Are passports expensive or hard to get in Canada?  For sure, we will keep ours updated now that we will need them to get back into the USA.

I just got home from my collage class, and it was so much fun!  I brought home a bagful of "stuff" to play with and do more of them.  There were about seven of us in the class, and our finished (or nearly finished) pieces could not have been more different!  That makes it even more fun.

We are going to Diane's for supper and a visit.  They are usually so busy when we stop by that they don't have but a few minutes to visit, and I am missing them.  So my sweet husband agrees we can go visit tonight. 

See you all tomorrow!

Hi all,
How many of you know who the red headed woman is?  I got to see her today at a women's health retreat.  Overlook me, I didn't wear makeup because they  said "free makeovers" but we never found where they were doing them!  Oh well, this is how God sees and made me   Free tea/coffee and cake for the first one who knows who she is!

That is if I can post it correctly!

(She is on TV on the cable channel TLC)

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Thanks Larry.  I like the looks of it.  Hope I enjoy driving it. 

Samantha, I have no idea who that is.  She's sure got her "face" on and you don't look bad at all without yours.  LOL

Yes, Janet, I think passports do cost a lot.  I'm not sure what the latest is but I let mine go when Jack got very ill and I never thought I'd need one for the USA.  It's really too bad.  For those who live in Windsor and go across the bridge to Detroit or even Niagara Falls and go across the rainbow bridge to get a different view of the falls, you will need a passport.  Silly.

Hi everyone. 

I see there are not many postings since I was here late yesterday afternoon.  We thought we were going to have some rain but not so far.  It is suppose to get colder and colder all day.  I checked this morning and still had one of the two outside faucets open so closed it off for the winter.  I don't think there would be any problem but don't want to take a chance.  It was up in the 50s yesterday but this next week is to be much cooler, especially during the night. 

I have never had a passport and will not get one now as don't expect to leave the USA.  I don't want to get away from my health system with the condition of my heart.  I think I read that to get one it costs a little less than $100.

We are about ready to leave for Sunday School and church and then will likely go out to lunch.  I have missed choir practice the last two weeks but will at least be a body in the choir.  I do read music and I think we will be doing something we have done before so should be all right.  One of our choir members is currently in Thailand and his wife sent me some great pictures yesterday.  Janet, I thought of you and Darrel when I looked at them.  Did you all ride on elephants while you were there?

Samantha, I don't recognize the person you are standing with.  However, I don't see why you need makeup as it looks like you have beautiful skin. 

Janet, glad you enjoyed your collage class and I hope you had a nice visit.

Hi Colin and and all who visit today. 

We are off to church.

Lorrie, of 'Trading Spaces' on TLC!  She's from Mississippi!!  Samantha, where's my coffee and cake.  Need it today because I go on my big D starting tomorrow!

Pat, ~ I forgot about those must have passports now.  I am thinking they are around $100 in the U.S.

Brrrrr!  It is cold today.  Only 11°F with bright sunshine.  And today was the day that I went to church, bought gas for the car, ate at Taco Bell and went to WalMart.  In and out of the car.  Then when I got home, I had to make one trip to carry in things to the house from the driveway and another trip from the garage to the house.  I am in now!

Yes, Larry, we did ride elephants in Thailand!  We enjoyed our trip there so much, and are thinking of going again.

Passports in the USA cost $95.00 plus the cost of your photos, which you can easily do yourself, especially if you have a digital camera.  So Larry and Etta Sue are right.  They have gone up in recent years.  (What hasn't?) 

We did have a good visit with the kids last night.  My son in law came over to me as soon as we arrived, gave me a big hug, and said "I love you.  You know that, don't you?"  Sure made my day!  He could tell I needed that!  And of course I got loving from Diane and Abby, too. 

Etta Sue, I just finished my three weeks fast.  Good going to you, and I hope your not-so-healthy eating habits will be easier than you think to change and improve.  Eating out does pose a problem, but even that can be done, just requires us to think more and be more disciplined.  (Not always easy, I know!)  But we want you to be healthy and be around for many more years---with no needles! 

Our church service this morning was all praise and prayer.  The presence of the Holy Spirit was tangible, as we prayed for our pastor and other needs.  What a mighty God we serve!!

I want to work on some photos.  Everybody---have a great evening!

Hi, friends,

Yes, it's really chilly here in Nashville today, with the temps forecast for 18 degrees tonight. Brrr.

My little white truck really hates to start when the temps get down that low, so will need to try several times tomorrow morning before I can get to work. Must remember to get up 30 minutes earlier tomorrow.

I thoroughly enjoyed our worship service today. Our pastor taught about giving ourselves a sacrifice to God, which is our reasonable service. I was so glad to see someone go forward to the altar to pray following the sermon.

Lunch with friends was good today - we ate at an inexpensive Italian restaurant called Fazoli's. I had enough coupons that everyone got something either free or very low cost. I thoroughly enjoyed the green salad that was my freebie, along with spaghetti and meatsauce.

Am meeting an ex-boss this afternoon before worship to have dinner. He's such a nice man, and I really appreciate his friend, too. She's such a dear, and they're well matched. I would be surprised if at some point they marry.

Well, y'all have a very good afternoon.

Ruth Ann

Yea Etta Sue!  Here is your coffee   but I don't know how to send the cake through to you.  But I hope you enjoy it before tomorrow.  Yes it is Laurie Smith from "Trading  Spaces" on The Learning Channel.  She was at a Women's retreat yesterday.  She is not originally from Mississippi but does now live here in Jackson, MS.  Etta Sue, did you know she recently had another child?  Her daughter was with her (8 weeks old)  Pretty little thing with red hair like her momma!

My son was excited because I had my picture with someone from the tv.     It's so easy to impress a 10 yr old.

Not much going on in my neck of the woods,  Church was wonderul, of course.  I can hardly wait to go back this evening.

Later,
Samantha

I have a few minutes before I leave to go back to church for prayer meeting. I have been working on cleaning out my file cabinet. Last Sunday I did the bottom drawer and today I have been doing the top drawer. Today I have filled my shredder 5 times and already filled up one of those 30 gal black plastic garbage bags with shredded paper. I emptied one yesterday when I recycled.

Not much new here on the lost coast.  Did y-all see on the news about the man attacked by the Mountain Lion and his wife fighting it off. Well that happened  not far from here, he is in our local hospital. Man attacked by Mountain Lion You can find out more on the story  HERE this is an index of the articles on the Mountain Lion's in our area.

TTYL

hey all, hope everything is going well for everyon i'm just keeping busy and on the road... good news though i'm looking at moving closer to school and working in a neighboring town that isn't far away. anyways i'm off to do some reading eat breakfast/lunch/dinner and probably go to bed or to goodwell not sure yet as of my plans i will talk to ya'll later enjoy your evening!   by the end of the week i can probably build a new one lots of snow excepted this week 
sarah

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