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I haven't been around much the last few days, modem problems.  Fortunately today it seems to be working.  Now to hurry and get done what I need to do before it decides to quit again!

Have a great day Folks!

Good thoughts to ponder this week, Judy.  Thanks for that.

Our carpenter got here bright and early this morning, and is making progress.  More decisions every little bit....but we will someday get it all done.

I went to town with a list and got my errands all done.  But Lon needs some things from Garden City, so  after Darrel's eye appointment this afternoon, we will head up there.  It's good, though, as I need to choose some lights, and didn't want to do it just from the big catalog the lumber yard handed me.  I'd rather see the real thing.

Anyway, blessing to you all, and see you later.

Well, it's supposed to be "patchy fog" today, so it's clear and sunny!  When it sometimes is foggy, there are no "patches" visible.  The whole sky is either overcast or it isn't.  Oh well, I guess I won't correct the whole world, will I?

Hello everyone, Where is every one anyway? There are usually more posts here be now.

Jane I will be praying for your tomorrow, i hope all goes well with your procedure.

Nothing much new her today. It is however beautiful weather and warm at 68°, a perfect day.

Hi, friends, I'm listening to the piano music of "The Love of God" as I write. Oh, what a blessing that song has been through the years! How wonderful to hear it.

And, since I'm supposed to sing tomorrow morning at our devotional service, I think that will be a good one to sing. And, it's so true, "could the scroll contain the whole" of His blessings, it truly would stretch "from sky to sky."

Today's blessings include a wonderful almost 3-hr visit with my brother, who always includes me in his visits when he's in town. For such a busy man, his fellowship is SO precious to me. That he would take the time to work me into his schedule is absolutely mind boggling.

Jane, hope the procedure went well today. I'll be praying for you this afternoon.

Isn't the love of God truly wonderful! Larry, yes, I really can say from my heart that I love all of y'all - your comments and your cares and blessings mean so much when you share.

Another blessing today is that I got a message from my doctor's office with the results of my latest lab tests - praise His name...normal! Father for this blessing I thank You.

Ruth Ann

Grace = God's riches at Christ's expense.  God's love and goodness require no payment of any kind from us. Attempting to make payment insults God.

Mercy = God doesn't hold our sins against us.  He doesn 't visit upon us what we deserve.

Oh thank Him for His mercy and grace!

Yes, indeed, I am scheduled for "the procedure" today (Tuesday) at noon.... I am certainly NOT looking forward to it, but suppose it is a necessary evil at my age ... and the fact that my mother died with colon cancer puts me in the "high risk" category.  This was not something I was wishing to make public, but I willl, most certainly appreciate your prayers. 

Jane, you certainly have my prayers. 

Hi everyone.  Yesterday turned out to be a pretty busy day for me as after I went to my men's Monday luncheon I went across the street from where we were eating to Aldi's and did some grocery shopping and then to Walmart to exchange the new phone I got for Pat a couple of days earlier that she didn't like to one that has a camera and I think will more suit her needs than the one she has.  I came home and rested and then plugged the phone in and let it charge for 4 hours.  However, after 4 hours I found I hadn't removed the battery from the packaging and it wasn't in the phone.  Fortunately it had some charge so I was able to go ahead and get her new phone up and running by changing the SIM card to the new phone.  Today should be a little quieter although after the routine things for Tuesday although I also need to get a hair cut.  We had a little misty rain while I was at coffee.  My wife told me this morning that our daughter's doctor had signed the necessary forms for Stacey to be able to get someone to come in and prepare meals for her.  She basically now depends on microwave items and already prepared food as it is so difficult for her to stand and do anything in her kitchen.  She also fell coming out of her kitchen a couple of days ago and then two nights ago fell out of bed.  She doesn't need to be falling.

Etta Sue,  glad to read that Ivalou was OK.  I am sure that is always a bit frightening to you.  Sounds like a nice fish fry.  When does your brother and wife leave to move to Florida?

Janet, I agree on being able to see what you are getting in way of lights.  Hope you found something that you really liked.

Ruth Ann, I have asked the man who records our church services to give me the file with the recording of "For the Love of God".  This may be different than the one you know as it is a fairly new composition but probably based on the tune you know.

Jane, hope your procedure goes well.  It sounds like you are having the same procedure most of us have had where the prep is worse than the test. 

My washer gets out of balance a lot lately.  I have noticed the top is lower than it used to be next to the dryer.  Don't know if the whole thing not being level would make it out of balance or not.  Maybe I should ask Kaye Don before he leaves for Florida Sept 25.

Ivalou and I got a trash pickup company to pick up our trash.  It is almost a third cheaper than what Kaye Don paid to another company.  BUT it is picked up by 6:30am!!  I will probably take mine out the night before...especially in the winter!  I am awake at 9pm but not generally awake at 6am!

I am sitting in the living room looking out my front window at a Butterfly bush.  It is loaded with butterflies.  It is cool today and partly sunny.  They must be out feeding today. 

I am also going to get two Maple trees trimmed.  One is in my front yard that my Dad planted when he was a little boy...he was born in 1912.  It is lopsided now.  Most of the growth is to the east and the power line from the pole across the road to the house goes through it.  The other is behind my house...it looks like a kid put his finger in a socket...dead branches are sticking out all over it!  It's the one I have had broken branches on this year also.  AND I am having my Tulip Poplar tree cut down.  It looks so pitiful.  It is either diseased or something has killed one side of it.  It has dead branches on the north side and what leaves are on it, are brownish and has holes in them.  So down with it!

Today is Euchre.  It is always a fun time. 

Hi everyone, I am getting ready to go for another sleep study tonight. Not much to getting ready I must admit, all I really had to do was shower and  wash my hair and put a tee shirt and shorts    in a bag to sleep in also my ID and my glasses.

I slipped on the wet grass this morning when the dogs took off after one of our cats, I  tried to grab Happy's collar as he was starting to run and I slipped with my  right leg out in front of me then I fell on the leg.  I think I have slightly pulled a muscle. It hurt for awhile but not as much so now. I did go to the gym and did a pretty good work out. I had to go to the bank, the pet store, Dollar tree and the Co-op for something in each place.

Oh dear, Marilyn!  Don't you know you're not as young as you used to be?  :D You'll probably feel that a lot more tomorrow.  :(

Yep, that sounds like a pretty good 'ouchie', Marilyn!  Wet grass can be pretty slippery.  I have walked on wet grass a few times in my life!  ;)

Larry, sorry to hear that Stacey has been falling, for sure, she doesn't need that.  Hope things work out good with the meal preparations.

Today I made another really quick trip back to Garden, attempting to find more of the tile trim pieces, but no luck.  However, I did find a light I liked, so bought that.  We are attempting to do Venetian plaster, and it is really tricky stuff to put on and get to look right!  Beautiful if you get it done correctly, so hope we can do that.  I say 'we' but actually Lon is doing the work.  This is taking FOREVER!!  We are getting tired of being so torn up, but trying to remain patient.  I think the bathroom will be completed by the end of this week, but not sure of anything!  :-\

I am going to pick up my friend Pat, and then go get Beth to go to the Home Products dinner.  The speaker this year is a dwarf (little person) who stars on the TV show Little People, Big World.  Should be pretty interesting.

Now it's off with me!

Hi, friends, well, I have broken another bone in my left foot, so am having some bed rest for today and tomorrow.

Then, wear a walking boot for at least a month.

Jane, hope you'll be fine. And so sorry to learn of your daughter's falls, Larry. How difficult!'

Marilyn, that fall will certainly make you sore - so srry.

Y'all have a great day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

This is the 5th time I've had to endure have this done and, if I have any say-so, it is the LAST  :clobber:
I really was having a hard(er) time this morning and nearly chose to avoid it all together.  My neighbor was my driver and, by the time I got home and ATE, I went to sleep until after the 5 o'clock news was half over!  :o
Of course, as in the last three times, no problems were found.  :thumbsup: My comment to the doctor was "Toldya!"   :D
I do appreciate your prayers, for sure.  <3

Another broken bone, Ruth Ann?   :yikes:  Please know that I am praying, although it is a pretty tough way to get that bedrest you have been needing.  :)

Hi everyone.  Another busy day passed and this one will also be busy.  This afternoon the appliance repair lady is to be here to work on the refrigerator and the microwave.  The microwave hasn't worked for several years and we have a small one on the counter.  However, Pat decided it is time to get the other one fixed as it is bigger and built-in.  We have Bible study this morning.  The roofing man didn't come out yesterday because it was misty in the morning and threat of rain throughout the day.  He is an hour or more away from us so want to be sure he can get on the roof when he comes out.  I doubt he will make it today either.  Today is choir practice.

Etta Sue, we are also suppose to take out trash out to the street by 6:30 am on pickup days.  I always try to get mine out the night before and then don't have to worry about it.  The neighbors do the same.  The route has usually been run by the time I get home from coffee and my neighbor usually has rolled it back up the drive to the house by the time I get back.

Marilyn, sorry to hear of your fall.  It only takes a second and we are left with aches and pains or worse.  Glad you didn't break anything.  Why are you redoing your sleep study?

Janet, it sounds like your home is going to be beautiful when finished.  I hope you were able to contract for the job and not the hour.  :)  Hope you and Beth enjoyed the Home Products dinner.  What are "Home Products"?

Ruth Ann, are your bone very brittle?  How did you break your foot?  Stacey wears the walking boot a lot as has had at least 17 breaks in the bones of her one foot. 

Jane, glad to see you survived your test. 

Please pray for me for my worries/concerns.  I noticed Monday evening that I had some pain on my head above and behind my right ear.  Similar to when your glasses don't fit right and when you take them off, the pressure goes away.  But it wasn't my glasses.  Even noticed it in the night when I turned over.  Yesterday was the same.  But I finally felt a swollen area about the size of a half dollar.  I don't remember of hitting it or being hit with anything.  My weird mind wonders if it is a bleed outside my skull.  It seems like a constant burning sensation at that spot.  Pain from 1-10 with 10 being the highest...about a 2.  I am concerned but not enough to go to the doctor.

All I know is to pray to the healer to take the pain and swelling away.  God is good. 

Yep, Marilyn.  You will be sore today.  Especially if you didn't have a good night's rest at the sleep study. 

Ruth Ann, you must have brittle bones.  I have never had a broken bone nor do I want any broken bones.  I am very fortunate to be able to say that.

So glad your procedure is over, Jane.  I had two of those procedures before they put you out!  Now that was embarrassing!!  And hurtful!  At least now they give you that la-la juice and when you wake up, it's all over.  So glad you could tell the doctor 'Toldya!'

Janet, it sounds like you are getting a new home.  Sure you haven't had Extreme Makeover--Home Edition visit your place?  Light fixtures?  Did water damage them or do you just want different ones since you are getting a makeover?  And I have seen the show about Little People.  Is she the one that is a doctor/surgeon and her and her husband were trying to have a baby?  Did they have their baby?

Larry, I know Pat will be glad to get her bigger microwave fixed.  I sure use mine a lot.  Saves time and dishes.  Heat and serve in the same dish.  Love it for melting things instead of putting them in the pan on the stove.  And leftovers...great! 

Euchre was fun.  We 'gamble' a little bit.  A dollar to play and 25 cents when you are Euchred.  I came out 25 cents ahead yesterday.  Big gambler.  But it makes it more interesting and makes you want to play harder or goof off.  Highest score gets $5, second highest score gets $2 and lowest get her dollar back. (goof off) The person with the most lones gets the quarters from the Euchres.  I tied for second highest...$1 and had to spit the quarters...$1.  I was Euchred three times.  So I was a big winner of 25 cents!  $7 is about the most anyone goes home with.  Highest score and most lones. 

It looks like a typical fall day outside today.  I was going to mow but I think I would be wasting my gas so I am not going to mow.  The grass hasn't grown that much this past week.  It is cloudy and a little windy.  67 degrees.  Nice fall day!

Oh, Ruth Ann!  So sorry about your foot.  Please do take care of yourself and rest and heal.  Good time to do some writing.... ;)

I sent an email to the copyediting person at Tate Publishing last night and got a reply this morning.  She says the process is moving along smoothly and will go to conceptual editing by the first of October.   :-\  I was hoping they would speed up the process!

Larry, I hope you get both the refrigerator and the microwave repaired and that is not too costly.  I am debating about what kind of hood to get for over the range in my 'new' kitchen....Lon recommends a built-in microwave with a hood....hmmmm.  I don't know about that, as it may become difficult to reach high to put things in or out of the microwave in the future.  For Darrel, not me!   ;)  I intend to stay healthy, strong and able-bodied until Jesus calls me home!  (Doesn't everyone?)

Jane, you sound like me.  I had my first ever of those procedures around a year ago, under protest.  But, to be honest, it really wasn't bad, and I didn't even mind the preparation that much.  And my attitude was also 'I KNEW there wasn't anything wrong!'  I am so glad he said 10 years between those now, instead of five.  So ONE may be all I ever have!   :)

Guess what?  I get to drive back to Garden City today, third day in a row!  We need more 'stuff' from Home Depot!  And that is 120 miles each trip.  Sigh.....

Larry, the Home Products dinner is food grown exclusively in Grant County where we live.  The only things served that are not grown here are the tea, coffee, salt and pepper!  This is a huge undertaking involving almost every group or organization in the county, working in unity to produce prepare and serve a wonderful meal.  The tickets are only $6 (increased by one dollar this year) and the profits go to the Scholarship fund.  From 1500 to 2000 people are served each year.  I love going to it, it's such a great example of what we can accomplish when we all work together.  The Citizen of the Year is announced at this dinner, too.

Our Lt. Governor, who is a medical doctor, was here, and he also spoke.  I enjoyed that, as it was more like he was sitting across the table and just visiting with us.  He is very personable.  The main speaker also sort of visited; telling us about his early life and the hardships of many surgeries, months and years in huge body casts, and what he managed to do in spite of his handicaps.  The mayor of Hugoton is also a "little person" and he was there, along with his brother, who is also a dwarf.  They don't seem to mind the term dwarf, but greatly resent being called a midget.  I find that a little strange, as don't understand the connotations the term midget implies.

Okay......that's all, folks!

OOPS!  Hi, Etta Sue!  You popped in while I was typing.

I am sore today but  not where I expected to be  sore. It is my right shoulder and right  side of my neck. I am sitting here wearing the ice pack around my neck and resting on my shoulder. It is once of the gel packs that I got from the Medical supply house in Eureka when I lived in Ca.

Yikes Ruth Ann another broken bone in your foo, take it easy woman!!

Larry our big microwave is probably at least 20 years old if not older. My little one sits on the counter under the big built in one. I use both of them sometimes at the same time depending on what I am cooking or warming.

Etta Sue I Know the the Healer will take away all your pain  there on your head. He will also take away your worry  We are told in the Bible not to worry.  God is in Control.

Janet it sounds like you had a wonderful time at your Home products dinner.
I think you must be tired of going back and forth to garden so many times 120 miles is a long trip and takes up a lot of your time.

Bible Study this morning & it is always so good.  I am heating a portion of chicken noodle soup/casserole - just invented it but it is tasty. 

Every day is booked with something & I will go with Don to his Friday doctor appointment with the internist.   

Ruth Ann:  So sorry to read about a foot bone breaking.  You don't need that hardship. 

Al:  Thanks for your thoughts on Grace and Mercy.  We are so blessed. 

Jeanne:  Your avatar doesn't show after Larry's posts - someone fixed the problem.  Surely, not I. 

Marilyn:  Sorry about your slip on the wet grass - it is scarey just to walk sometimes. 

Larry:  Stacey will appreciate having someone fix a meal for her.  Blessings and prayers for her as she copes with her daily routine. 

Soup/casserole is on!  It tastes fine - I just added more seasoning and more noodles to the dish.    A bit more sustenance than soup and not quite as filling as a casserole.   

Etta Sue, I only saw two episodes of Little People, Big World, and those were of the couple trying to have a baby, but she was told it would endanger her life to carry and deliver a baby.  So I don't think it was this guy who was here.  He and his wife have four children, two normal sized and two dwarfs.  And one normal and one dwarf are twin boys! 

And no, the water didn't damage any lights, we just needed some new ones.  We are repainting all the ceilings, as all walls have to be painted because of water stains, and what better time to paint ceilings than when you are down to bare concrete on most of the floors?  But we are getting tired of being torn up, wish Lon would hurry!  But one can only do what one can do.   :-\

Guess you can tell I am back home again.  Sure hope I don't have to go to Garden tomorrow!!  Would be fun if I had time to do other than find the needed stuff for the house!

Well, I've read in reputable diabetes magazines that diabetic women who do not take insulin but are controlled with diet and pills are more likely to have broken foot bones after they are eligible for Medicare.

My bones started breaking about 3-4 years before that. This must be about the 8th or 9th time I've had to wear a full foot to knee walking cast. They're uncomfortable, etc, but it's certainly wonderful that the doctors and researchers have developed a means other than staying on crutches or being in a wheelchair.

Yes, it's about time for me to let other do more of the running, I guess. But what a way to enforce it! I must be a slow learner.

:uglystupid:

Well, y'all have a good rest of the day.

Love to each of you who come here to chat and who drop by to read. May our Lord be with us and comfort each of us will be my prayer this evening.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, long ago I had that lesson forced upon me, too .... I fell, in a very unconventional way, and broke my heelbone and really messed up my ankle on the left foot/leg .... It surely put a fast halt to my running around, for sure.  I had to stay completely OFF that left foot ... not even rest it on the floor ... and then graduated from the recliner (with the foot stuck up in the air) to a walker and then to crutches and eventually a cane .... I still move much slower than I ever did before ... but I believe it has been a good thing, after all.  May our Lord keep you in His peace throughout all this and give you strength and encouragement in your spirit.   <3

When I went to bed last night I told myself if my head swelling was different or larger, I was going to the nurse.  I am going at 10:45am.  I couldn't sleep on that side last night.  It is a constant stinging but when I touch the area it is pain.  So I think it is time to find out what is going on. 

Will let you all know when I get back.

ok I have red all the posts......and all the pain that is being endured......know that as I  have "J" nights that you are all upheld in prayer.  WOW is all I can say!

I am on my grandson's computer, at Heather's.  while she tries to de-bug my computer.  I openened a virused email from Canada Post, they couldn't find our address.....and I thought something was being sent to John at our RR#2 address.  As soon as I was clicking on the attachment I knew it was a mistake.  Turned out to be a really bad one.  It seemed to errase both AVG and Microsoft Essentials, so I couldn't even get to them to stop what was happening.  Kass in her wisdom shut the puter down.......oh well it will worlk out in the long run. 

Larry would that reformatting program get rid of the virus? 

RuthV When you get home call me ok?   

The nurse said she thought it was a pocket of infection since when she pushed on the area, it hurt.  So I am on Kelflex for 10 days.  If worse or a change, call to come back in.  But it is between the skull and skin and since the skin is tight on the skull, any swelling or infection hurts.  If there is a name for it, she didn't say! 

Just hope I am better hourly!

My goodness gracious! - as my grandma used to exclaim.

Here's hoping computer viruses are healed, sore muscles recover, infections clear, bones heal, and that our love for our Lord will never waver, even through trials and tribulations.

Much love to all,
Ruth Ann

OK that program is not working. It is a mystery to me how my virus protectors became infected. Anyway
Heather is totally re formarring my whole machine. This is totally crazy. 

My shoulder pain is GONE  Thank You JESUS!!

Hi everyone.  I am sure I heard it raining some during the night and just now, about 4:30 pm) it is raining.   

The lady from the Appliance Doctor company came about 2 pm yesterday.  When she opened the refrigerator door she immediately spotted the problem.  The little trap door where you dispense the ice is not working properly and has to be replaced.  This was letting the outside air into the freezer all the time and causing the ice to freeze up in the ice bin from the bottom and frost to accumulate on the freezer itself.  She is ordering the part and should be back next week to install it.  She had us put a clean dishrag into the dispensing slot to block the air and told us we could go ahead and make the ice and use it by taking it out of the bin and not dispensing it. 

The repair lady then put a cup of water in the microwave to check it out and it worked perfectly.  So we will use it for a week and see if the problem returns.  Pat tried to use it the morning and the old problem appeared.  We will keep trying.  She thought the other microwave had failed but it was the GFI switch that needed to be reset.  The result was a very, very short repair person visit and a good outcome.  Today I had my ROMEO's men's luncheon.  I also ran  some errands got my hair cut.   After resting for a couple of hours when I got home from the luncheon I contacted DISH Network about the problem we had in the kitchen.  Fortunately the person I spoke with was able to help me and it is working again.  I am staying home this evening.

Etta Sue, perhaps you should call your doctor's nurse and discuss it with her.  You don't want to fool around with your head.  (Glad to see you are seeing the doctor and what the nurse told you).

I have never agreed with the concept of the loser getting a prize as it just doesn't seem right unless it is a silly prize.

Janet, the Home Products dinner sounds like a wonderful community event.   

Judy, if you reformat the disk and reload everything it will get rid of the virus.  Doing the Windows non-destructive process probably wouldn't. I hope you had your address book and any important files backed up so you can recover them.

Marilyn, glad your shoulder pain is gone.  Pat went to Bible study yesterday but by bedtime she was so stiff and in so much pain she could hardly walk.  She still hasn't felt at all well today. 

Etta Sue, I am so glad you went ahead to see what your problem is.  It sounded kind of scary!  My friend Pat has a burning sensation that goes up the side of her head to the top.  Doctors couldn't figure it out, but our dentist gave her the name of it the other day.....unfortunately, he also said there isn't anything that can be done about it.   :-\

Lord, grant me more patience!  This house job is going SO slowly!  I'm thinking it's going to be Christmas before it's finished at this rate!  Today, the bathroom walls were given another coat of the Venetian plaster, and the shower door installed.  We were so hopeful the tile would be put on the floor in there!  Ah, well....maybe tomorrow.

I got busy hanging paintings in the living room, just didn't feel like home without those.  I told Darrel I didn't remember it being that hard before, and he said that's because I didn't do it all in one day before, but over a period of time.  And (as usual) he is right.

The weather here today was PERFECT!  Lovely!  Thank you, God!

Oh, Larry!  When eight of us ladies get together for Euchre, there are no losers!  It's too much fun to tag 'loser' to it.  We are all winners...even the 8th place winner.   ;)

Ivalou and I did go water playing yesterday.  I played, she rehabbed!  I was to be out of the water by 5:30 and she had rehab at 5:30.  The therapist said it would have been okay for me to be in the water the same time but I was already water-logged so I got out. 

Then Ivalou and I went to Arby's for dinner.  They have their chicken tenders back here in Indiana.  Love those chicken tenders! 

I watched TV all evening and slept wonderful all night! 

Today I go for a checkup with my Botox doctor.  I don't remember doing that the last time.  Oh well!  Medicare will take care of it and he will become a tad richer!  Then my fur-girls need dry cat food and I need some items at WalMart.  When Ivalou doesn't go with me, I get fridge and freezer items.  I never know how long she will take and don't want things to spoil or melt waiting on her...sometimes up to 45 minutes.  She is sooo slow but she has come a long way since her stroke two years ago today! 

Then I hope to come home and rest....unless it stops raining and becomes sunny enough to dry the grass so I can mow!

Oh, my head is still swollen but not near as painful.  Hopefully the antibiotics are helping!

Is there a good anti-spam on the internet that is free?  I get 10-15 Spams on Windows Mail daily!!  I always click to unsubscribe if it allows it and/or block the Domain and block the Sender.  They go to my Junk mail most of the time but what I do above isn't working since I keep getting the same stuff back.

Hi everyone.  We had a really nice rain last evening with no wind.  Things have really greened up again this morning.  Just back from coffee at the senior center.  I plan on staying home all day today.  I did enough running yesterday.  I did call Dish Network yesterday and go the problem with my kitchen TV reception worked out.  I will just be working on a few projects on the computer this morning and then have a quiet afternoon. 

Janet, had you had a really nice day weather wise yesterday even if the work is going slowly. 

Etta Sue,  it sounds like you play Euchre like we used to play bridge in it being more about the social event than the game. 

Oh, being a grandmother is just as nerve-wracking as being a mom.  When you get a phone call and the first words are "Now, we don't want you worrying" -     In this case, one g-son was hit very hard in his kidney area and at the hospital (this is the one who had kidney surgery several times as a toddler).  He is fine but that was scary.  He is actually not in football - a band member but just playing.  Today, not worrying - meeting with Don's internist.  He wrote a letter to the head of the system here & got attention immediately.  Two calls from a doctor yesterday - he is getting a new doctor without waiting & they will handle the issues of no follow-ups with his former care.  It is for the good of all patients to have the system know when something is very wrong. 

I read all the notes last night & send prayers for all. 

Etta Sue, when you click on the "unsubscribe" link - or sometimes even open the email - you are sending a signal that they have reached a valid email address.  They can then distribute it to other spammers as well as keep sending to you.  Best thing is just to send those directly to your trash without opening.  Anything I get with a name and/or subject I don't recognize gets deleted.  I might on a very rare occasion miss something legitimate, but it's up to that person to rectify.

I'm glad you did go to the doctor's office to see about that spot on your head.  Infections are nothing to fool around with.

I had to go, last week, with a sore on the back of my hand that wasn't healing .  I had scraped a piece of skin right off and it had started to heal nicely.  Then I bumped it and opened it up again - twice!   So now I'm changing the dressing and applying antibiotic ointment twice a day, as well as twice a day taking oral antibiotics for four more days.  The nurse warned me to be sure and have plenty of yogurt to make sure I don't get a yeast infection due to the oral antibiotic.   Hardest so far is to keep the dressing dry - shower, shampoo, dishes aren't easy with a plastic bag or rubber glove.   :)

Good morning everyone. It is over cast here on the south coast of Oregon, it is 63° with a weather alert that it is going to rain and be colder this weekend. Well the weekend is already here. It feels a  lot warmer and is very humid or muggy whatever you want to call it. I have been to the gym to work out and i don't have anything on my to do list for today. I  did some cleaning yesterday and some creating in both Photoshop and PSP, I will do more of that today. I also did a little crocheting on the Baby Afghan and started knitting another dishcloth. I can only do so much of the handwork until my hands start to hurt, especially the left hand that I had the surgery on. You can see the  Photoshop creation by clicking on  my blog.

Marilyn, I also praise God that your shoulder pain is gone. !

Larry, your activity level puts me to shame - in fact that applies to so many of those who post here.

Today, I have a rattly cough - most likely from allergies. I think we just seem to have more little things like this to deal with - possibly because we're not as active as we once were... :-\

At any rate, please pray for my brother who is dealing with employment issues and waiting for God to guide in his decision making.

Love to you all,
Ruth Ann

[/b]I'm still hanging around here! 

The shower is FINALLY done, and it is beautiful!  And the tile is laid--partly!  That's what I drove to Garden to get on Wednesday, he said he needed 60 sq. ft. and I asked specifically if he added a few to be sure, in case some got broken or something---he said yes.  So I got 60 sq ft.....and he ran out!!  Looks as if her needs another 20 or so.  So he went to Garden to get it.  I was really concerned, because I bought all that was on display, and wasn't sure there was any more to be had, since it was on sale, might have been a close-out!  So I called a while ago, and Lon said yes, he got more; they had jut gotten in another pallet of the same tile.  Whew! :P  What a relief.  But it still means several hours of work time lost.  Phooey.

An artist friend came out to look at the mural I painted on the dining room wall around and between the stained glass windows with parrots; to give me an estimate of what she would charge to repaint it.  The insurance company asked for that.  I was happy and surprised when her estimate was $800.00.  I know I am bad about pricing my work way too low.  Now....do I want to redo it, or have someone else do it for me?  Hmmmm..........

Tomorrow is great-granddaughter Lexi's fourth birthday, which meant I needed to go find a gift for her, which I have done.

Carol, so glad your grandson is okay.  Kidney stuff is so scary!  I have only one kidney myself.

I got an author's questionnaire to fill out,  so after doing that I read through my book again.  Since all this mess with the house, my mind hadn't been on the book as much, so thought that prudent.

Okay, I'm outa here! :run:[/b]

Hi everyone.  I enjoyed a nice, quiet day at home yesterday.  Got several small projects here in my office done and that was about it.  Today will be a little busier but just the normal Saturday morning activities and then will rest and watch football and read this afternoon and evening.

Carol, that would be scary considering your grandson's previous medical history.  Glad he is OK.  Glad that Don is getting quick attention from the medical world.

Jeanne, I agree that we should put something in the email title that would indicate an email is legitimate.  Of course, I don't follow my own advice very often especially with friends I correspond with often.  I sure wouldn't want my nurse to tell me I had to eat yogurt.  UGH!

Marilyn, you are very artistic.

Ruth Ann, sometimes my activity list seems more daunting than it actually is.  I do feel grateful to be able to keep going and get somethings done daily.  I am having to pick up more and more of the things that Pat does to spare her of the pain of being on her feet.  She did get out for a couple of hours yesterday but paid the price for it.  I am glad I can be of help to her.  I am still resisting learning to cook but that may become necessary in the future.

Janet, we had the same experience with our roof when they lacked the shingles needed to complete one side of the garage.  However, it all worked out well.  That must be quite a mural but can image how beautiful it is. 

Must be a busy Saturday!  Only Larry and I in here so far.  I was up early and got a lot of stuff done; am still working on it.

Lovely weather here again today!  Thank you, Lord!  I love this type of weather!

Our carpenter hasn't shown up yet, but said he would be later today, as he is starting on putting the cabinets together for the bathroom.  He needs to grout the tile in there so we can try out our beautiful now shower!

I'm doing "stuff"..... little chores that add up to big ones if not kept up.  There's Lon now! :)

Another of those "J" nights - sleep for 1/2 hour, awake for three, etc.  But at around 6:00 I fell back to sleep and didn't wake up until 10:00.  It's good to get some uninterrupted sleep time, but starting the day that late sure throws all schedules out the window.   :D 

Larry, eating yogurt is no hardship for me.  But even though I do enjoy it, this is a little much.  Only another 3 days, though.  :)

OK I am back with very limited usage.  Larry you were right that link you sent didn't work.  nor did reformatting.  we would up having to buy a new hard drive...(think that is the word) and a new windows disc, to get me up and running.  Heather still has my old hard drive, and will be still trying to "cleanse" it.  She managed to save all my documents, and they are virus free, just there was something wrong that she couldn't reload the windows onto it.  At least I am up and going again.

Yogurt? I love yogurt, I buy the Mountain High low fat Plain yogurt and I add a teaspoon of ground flax seed, ½ teaspoon of organic cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of brown sugar mix it real well and then eat it, I have it every morning for breakfast.  I love yogurt!! Just had to repeat that.

Overcast here today, it is supposed to rain and be windy tomorrow. I have bathed Happy  already and am on my 3rd cuppa  :coffee: I have the towels in the washer and the bath tub and floor have been cleaned.

Larry sorry to hear that Pat is in so much pain and thank you for your compliment.

Jeanne sorry you had trouble sleeping last night.  I used to have nights like that before I got a CPAP machine. Have you been tested?

Those of you who like yogurt PM Pat and talk to her aboout Kifer!

Well, I went to the Botox doctor for a checkup.  He wanted to see me in 3-4 months but I talked him out of it!!  I go back in 6 months for the next Botox injection. 

I got the furgirls dry cat food.  Then I ate lunch at Steak and Shake.  It isn't on the menu but I got their Snack Pack.  A hamburger, fries and small drink for $3.15.  Plenty enough for me. 

Then I was off to Walmart for fridge and freezer items. 

It was nice and sunny so when I got home and put everything away I mowed the grass.  I used the last of the mower gas so checked out Gas Buddy on Droid to see the prices of gas.  Lapel was 16 cents higher than Noblesville so I went back to Noblesville to fill two containers of mower gas and top off the car.  I saved over $1.60 but drove 11 miles opposed to 3 miles.  Did I save or not?  It was a good relaxing drive though. 

The rest of the evening was spent resting and watching TV. 

I haven't been out of bed very many minutes and I am cold this morning.  The one reason why I haven't been out of bed very long.  My head is so much better.  At least, it doesn't have that burning sensation all the time.  Only ouchy when I touch a much smaller spot!  I do believe the antibiotics are working.  Jeanne, maybe I should have gotten some yogurt also.  I don't do plain yogurt...it tastes awful to me and makes my teeth feel like they have sweaters on them!!  Can't get that taste out of my mouth. 

Today is a do-nothing day.  I am caught up on TV shows so will probably read today. 

Judy Kefier is good too

I'm back from my trip from home/Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa/Toronto/home - 2900 km or 1800 miles  :) We had a marvelous time and met up with many of our friends from 40 years ago.

I just finished talking to JudyB.....  she is having modem problems. She's now running Windows7 (I'm still in the learning curve with it) however her modem doesn't work properly... She sends her love to you all.

By the way. Was the "Forum" shortcut replaced by something else. I can reach the same window by clicking "Home".... just wondered. Also have not found the Picture Gallery; how do I find it?

I DO like the look..... another learning curve, but that's GOOD!!  It keeps the wires in my brain active.

Ruth, sometimes I think those wires in my brain are short-circuited!   :D

I don't know why you can't use your previous shortcut to get in here - mine directly to the main menu works fine.  You may need to set a new shortcut.  Possibly something to do with Win7?

The Gallery is the next-to-last choice in the line at the top of every page - the one that starts with "Home".

Oooops, Jeanne Lee, how did I miss that!! - (the Gallery)
Thank you!!

Prayers for those experiencing employment issues. 

Gearing up for a full week of things on the calendar.  Weather is just great but a little too warm even.  I washed and dried sweaters today and they did dry so quickly. 

Yawn.......I'm up way too early again.  Dog woke both of us around 3:30; Darrel finally found her, caught up by her collar inside a wall of the garage.  Dumb dog!  Anyway, once she settled down, then I couldn't get back to sleep.  Hope I am not  :sleepy: in church.  But I think I will try to get a little nap now,since I feel sleepy again.

HI everyone.  Being Sunday morning I was able to sleep in a bit later than usual.  We had a really beautiful day here yesterday and another on tap for today.  I am ready for church but it is still a couple of hours before we will be leaving.  I am not sure whether Pat is going to feel up to going or not.  Sometimes that is a last minute decision.  Nothing major accomplished yesterday.  I should have a quiet afternoon and evening.

Janet, glad that things are coming together.  It is nice to get up early and begin to accomplish things to mark off the list. 

Jeanne, sorry about the sleepless night.  Glad you were able to get some restful sleep even if it came late.

JudyB, if the hard drive still works as indicated by saving your documents I am surprised that Heather couldn't reformat the disk and reinstall.  It is always a good idea to keep your Windows license number written down somewhere since you can use any Windows disk to load the software but must have a valid license.  The Magical Jelly Bean program works well for capturing various license numbers for future reference.  However, sounds like you are back on track with a new hard disk and windows.

Marilyn, glad to hear you like yogurt.  You can have all of mine.  :)

Etta Sue, how can you go to Steak and Shake and not have a shake?  I ate there on Thursday and it was good, especially the Orange Freeze.  You probably about broke even on the gas depending on your gas mileage. 

RuthV, going to have to shake you and Pat and Paul up in a sack as you all have done a lot of traveling recently.  Glad you had a great trip.

Carol, your dry air in the Denver area must help clothes dry quickly.  It sounds like you have a busy week ahead.

Right now the sun is shining and the temperature is quite mild.  But the forecast is for scattered showers and thunderstorms for the coming week.  I guess we'll know what we're going to get when we get it!   ;D

Well, our day started a little differently today - with  power outage.  It lasted around 3 hours, starting around 4:15 AM.  Marbeth uses a  CPap machine, so she had to get a pillow to raise up here head.  I went to my recliner, got a couple more hours.  Then we went down to Denny's for breakfast, and now here we are at home again.  Actually, I don't know what time it started, but when I opened my eyes it was very, very dark!  Well, gotta go shave, or I'll look like a caveman.

Not fun when the power goes out, Al.  I'm only concerned when it's in the winter and of course my furnace won't work.  But I'm always surprised at how many times I try to turn on something that needs electricity.   :)

I had a 'J' night last night.  Couldn't think of a man's last name that I knew at Park Chapel.  Finally got up at 1am, looked at the old church directory and found out it was Thompson.  Then I still couldn't go back to sleep. 

The alarm went off at 7 and I got to church in plenty of time.  I ran the projector system today and then 4 of us ladies went out to O'Charley's for lunch. 

Home until 3:45 when I leave, get Ivalou and Betty and go to church for a Birthday party.  Church women only and if you have had or will have a birthday in 2011, you are invited.  We picked up the birthday cake while in Noblesville and it says 'Happy Birthday to All'. 

Hope I can sleep tonight. 

Picturing Al as a Caveman!   :D  Good that Marbeth does alright with a raised pillow - it sounds like you two may need an afternoon nap. 

Larry:  Yes, it is great for not having mold in showers, etc.  Dry on the skin though.  I tried to dry a starfish in Sitka, Alaska for one month and when we returned to Denver it was still moist.  It didn't take long & just disintegrated into dust on a Colorado porch. 

Etta Sue:    Love you sleeping puppy, sure doesn't look like a guard dog but maybe a tracking dog.

Jeanne:  We sure depend too much on the power.  It is more of a concern in winter and ice storm but we don't get many ice storms here - it is powder snow usually except in the spring. 

I am home, but headed to the chair or bed for a nap!  I can hardly keep my eyes open.

The youth made a spaghetti dinner and we got three plates to go, went to the home and ate with Beth (she went to church with us) and I fed her.  Came home, changed clothes and took everything out of the little bathroom off the laundry room except for basic needs for the next couple of days as that is the next project on the list.

Talk to you later!  zzzzzzzzz

Wish I could do the same, Janet. Hope you rested well.

After church we went to a restaurant with friends, went to have quick visits with two others and then home. I had soaked some beans overnight so put them into a crock-pot and prepared a soup.

Now I'm off to bring my grandson, the dog and pet rat to their home (about 1 hour drive each way).

I might be able to get an early bedtime, if I'm not delayed too much.   ;)

Hi, friends, I'm here and doing well except for this deep rattly cougth. Otherwise, though, it's been a good day. Too tired to tell any details tonight - g'nite, friends!

Ruth Ann

Well, I managed to catch a few winks of sleep before granddaughter Abby called to interview me about "the olden days" when I was her age!   :)

Is there anything good on TV on Sunday nights?  I miss Sunday night church......  :(

Don't feel bad, Janet ... My daughter once "interviewed" me with the question "What was it like coming across the plains in a covered wagon?"   :lol:

Hi everyone.  Been a busy day.  Pat did go to church with me this morning.  Then we tried to go to one place to eat and there wasn't anyplace to sit and a long line so we didn't stay.  We then went to Chili's and while a lot of people were waiting for the larger tables and we got seated right away.  There was no way that Pat could stand and wait very long.  We had a delicious meal of a small cheese enchilada and a nice salad with chicken on it.  It made a great combination.   We came home and I rested awhile and then printed out a dozen copies of a booklet I needed for a group I am involved with and put them in plastic sleeves, which was a bit of a challenge.  I did watch the Atlanta Falcons lose their football game this afternoon.

Jane, don't those kinds of questions amuse us.  When we think back on all the changes we have seen in our lives it probably isn't an unreasonable question for young folks.  :)

Janet, hope you find something interesting to watch on TV.  I usually look at the schedule and decide I would rather watch a Netflix program.  I am watching an episode of "Wings' which I always enjoy.  Glad you were able to get a nap in this afternoon.  Nice you could enjoy lunch with Beth and bet she really enjoyed having you two eat with her.

Ruth Ann, hope you aren't coming down with a cold.

Etta Sue, that must have been a large birthday cake since that party would include all of the women of the church.  Hope you had a nice party.

Al, those power outages disrupt our normal routine.  I don't know how many times I have switched the light switch during a power outage.  Habits are hard to break.



RuthV, don't think I would like to transport a rat.  :)

I got home at 11:45 P.M., so I'm off to bed late, as usual.  My daughter was delayed by an accident on the highway..... so instead of getting home at 7:00 - 8:00 P.M., she was home at 10:15 P.M.

Larry: I cannot seem to build up any soft feelings for my granddaughter's pet rat, either.... it could by from a lifetime of dealing with field-mice.. However I do look after him, when there is a need, and send the Lord a little petition that nothing I do, or don't do, will harm him. He does seem to sense my reluctance, since he hasn't allowed me to pick him up.

I haven't had any questions that have made me feel too ancient, however when I mentioned pulling a wagon down the road to get water, I did get odd looks!!

(I notice that I am two hours ahead of the website's date stamp.... interesting!!)

Janet, I miss Sunday night church too, it has been some time since we were in a church that had a service on Sunday night.  But a few years ago, we found on TV a church service that was really worth watching, and have been watching it every Sunday night since.  It comes on Daystar channel, if you get that one you will find it probably at 7:00pm your time as we get it at 6:00.  It is called Rejoice in the Lord, and comes from Pensacola, FL.

A little story about something that happened here this afternoon that sort of shows what life is like these days at our house.  I had suggested to hubby that we go for a little drive, so we could get out of the house for a little while.  But he said no, that he wanted to go sit on the patio for awhile instead.  So, I put the cordless phone in his shirt pocket so he could answer if any of his kids call him, they usually do on weekends.  (I have three step-children who live in Amarillo and in Dallas area).

So, I busied myself by reading and watching a little TV.  He came in the house after an hour or so, and got in bed and went to sleep.  Then he got up, and I did not see the cordless phone anywhere so I asked him where it was, and he didn't know.  (Remember, he has Alzheimer's)  I looked around for it but could not locate it.  Later on, our daughter came to our house and asked what was wrong with our phone, friends had called her saying they could not reach us.  She had been trying to call us for a couple of hours, etc. 

She searched for the phone too, and could not find it.  She said that the phone was turned on, because if someone calls and we are using the phone, it will offer them to use the voice mail.  (This is not answering machine, it happens only when our line is busy, and they do not hear a busy signal, only the voice mail offer).  She said if we do not find it, then our phone will be useless until the battery runs down on the cordless one.  Oh no, that could take days!  To shorten the story, it turned out that the phone was in his pants back pocket, and it apparently got turned on when he got in bed!  Oh me. 

Hi everyone.  Since I posted so late last evening I didn't think I would have much to write about this morning but guess that isn't the case. Just back from coffee and then stopped at the gym and was able to walk two rounds of 9 laps which equal a mile.  It has been sometime since I have been able to walk that far without bringing on the chest and arm pain.  I was by myself as the other two men who usually walk are still out of town but will be back by Wednesday or Thursday.  There are a lot of people around this time of the morning so don't worry about walking alone at the gym.  The housekeepers are here and one of the ladies is a real handy person and just completed changing the flapper in the toilet in one of the bathrooms and then painted the stain spot we had where the leak had occurred from the shingles before we had the roof replaced.  These two ladies are really amazing and we are very grateful to have them.  The yard men should be here later in the day and hopefully the roofing supervisor will be able to get here this morning and check out the problem with the turbine on the roof that makes a noise when the wind blows.  I have my Monday mens luncheon at 1 pm and a meeting to attend this evening.

Our daughter called last evening and told her mother that she had been standing in her kitchen and felt a snap twice in her ankle of her good foot.  She went to the ER this morning and the x-ray didn't show an initial break and is now home with the doctor saying it is a sprain and she needs to stay off of it for three days.  This is very worrisome as she relied on that foot for her walking with the crutches.   

Ruth V, I guess my aversion to rats and mice is having grown up on a farm.  Seldom would the mice get in the house but mother always had mouse traps available to use if one were seen.  It was a constant thing in the barn and we always had outdoor cats and a rat terrier dog to help control them.  Occasionally there would be rats as well as mice.

Janice, sure glad you found your phone.  It was nice of your neighbor to let you know of the difficulty in reaching you so you could hunt for it.

Had to come back and share this piece I got from a friend this morning.  If you need something to brighten your day take a minute to dwell in the innocent of children and their relationship to God.

Priceless!
God's Wife
IT WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF
I especially liked number 5!

Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once
Talked about a contest he was asked to judge.
The purpose of the
Contest was to find the most caring child.

The winner was:

1. A four-year-old child, whose next door
neighbor was an elderly gentleman, who had recently lost his
wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old
Gentleman's' yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.
When his mother asked him what he had
said to the neighbor, the little boy just said, 'Nothing, I just
Helped him cry.'

*********************************************

2. Teacher Debbie Moon's first graders were
discussing a picture of a family. One little boy in the picture
had a different hair color than the other members. One of her
students suggested that he was adopted.
A little girl said, 'I know all about
Adoption, I was adopted.'

'What does it mean to be adopted?', asked
another child.

'It means', said the girl, 'that you grew
in your mommy's heart instead of her tummy!'

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3. On my way home one day, I stopped to
watch a Little League base ball game that was being played in a
park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-
base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was
'We're behind 14 to nothing,' he answered
With a smile.

'Really,' I said. 'I have to say you
don't look very discouraged.'

'Discouraged?', the boy asked with a
Puzzled look on his face...

'Why should we be discouraged? We haven't
Been up to bat yet.'

*********************** **********************

4. Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot
in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott.

Jamie was trying out for a part in the
school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being
in it, though she feared he would not be chosen..

On the day the parts were awarded, I went
with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her,
eyes shining with pride and excitement.. 'Guess what, Mom,' he
shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to
me....'I've been chosen to clap and cheer.'

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5. An eye witness account from New York
City , on a cold day in December,
some years ago: A little boy,
about 10-years-old, was standing before a shoe store on the
roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering
With cold.

A lady approached the young boy and said,
'My, but you're in such deep thought staring in that window!'

'I was asking God to give me a pair of
shoes,'was the boy's reply.

The lady took him by the hand, went into
the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks
for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water
and a towel. He quickly brought them to her.

She took the little fellow to the back
part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed
his little feet, and dried them with the towel.

By this time, the clerk had returned with
the socks.. Placing a pair upon the boy's feet, she purchased him
a pair of shoes..

She tied up the remaining pairs of socks
and gave them to him.. She patted him on the head and said, 'No
doubt, you will be more comfortable now..'

As she turned to go, the astonished kid
caught her by the hand, and looking up into her face, with tears
in his eyes, asked her.
'Are you God's wife?'

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SEND TO ALL WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR CHILDREN.
Hope this put a smile on your face it
Sure did min

The Happy Birthday to All party was really fun and nice.  Lots of little prizes and some 'Win It in a Minute' games.  I was chosen to compete with three other ladies in who could empty a kleenex box with one hand the fastest!  I didn't win.  Close second!!

We had ice cream, cake and punch for refreshments.  I was home in an hour and a half.  Nice party!

The rest of the evening was spent watching TV.  I was in bed by 10pm.  After a 'J' night, I was really sleepy.  I do believe I caught up on my loss of sleep! 

It rained in the night.  Over two inches fell.  In fact, a record was broken.  My sump pump was getting a workout.  I was going to get up and look in the basement to see how much water was in it but felt as long as I heard the sump pump, it was doing it's job.  There are dry spots in the basement so it did its job.

And today was the last day I had to walk my trash to Kaye Don's driveway!  Next week I take it to Ivalou's drive...not much farther than the mailbox!  I saw Kaye Don and Barb head west yesterday morning at 7:50am.  They are spending a couple of nights in Tennessee with friends and are to be in Bradenton late Tuesday....according to Ivalou.  I just knew they were leaving on Sunday. 

It is a nice sunny day today after the rain last night.  Kind of cool but it is fall!!

Sorry for the Thoughts being posted late.  :(

Toothache!!  Toothache!!

Now I've been to the dentist and have a huge filling in my eyetooth.  Hopefully it will stay as it's a pretty large filling and my partial plate is attached to this tooth. 

Now, I've started a new "Thoughts for the Week" and you can see it HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=11972.0)