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Sounds like a wonderful time for all JAnet.  This is a good learning experience for the youth as well.

It is snowing this morning!  We are not supposed to get snow on Vancouver Island.....especially not in Feb. 

I am so sorry about Gordie, Pat.  Having a pet that is ill can be a terrible worry.  This person believes in praying for pets....

So much sadness in the world these days.  Was glad that my relatives are not near the fires in Australia.  I know the kids have horses, etc. and it is a rural area.  Think I need to find a map, as the country is a mystery to me.  We are no longer in close contact since they left Queensland.

Watched a little of Good Morning America this morning and the author of the 'Shack' was being interviewed.  Seems that we don't have to look for God, he finds us.....?  Guess this subject is best  left alone.

Thank you Kevin for your postings. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful, safe day.

God Bless.

Liz

Good afternoon to all:

I have finished 2 loads of laundry and the last is calling from the dryer.

I also have a loaf of Whole Wheat Bread in the bread maker and soon it will be calling as well.  I have no problem doing the white bread and rising but the whole wheat for some reason seems to remain small any ideas why it the same happens today I am thinking that I will try again by increasing the yeast.

Another thing I have been doing is shredding  the shredder is resting while it cools off. 

Opps a noise in the basement better go.     Ruth

Oh, Pat!  I am praying that Geordie is only having after effects from the anesthetic.  I know he is a great companion and has given you and others so many great memories.  I have never met Geordie but from your 'conversations' and photos, I know Geordie is one special canine! 

Today was doctor day.  First, I didn't know my doctor was even pregnant let alone that she had a baby boy last Friday!  So I had a sub doctor.  My appointment was consultation from blood work last week.  Results:  I now need to watch my diet...have low fat, low sugar, get more exercise, lose weight and take and record my BP twice a week and return for another fasting blood work and see the doctor in 7 weeks.  At least, my regular doctor will be back in 6 weeks.  In other words, my cholesterol was up, my weight was up, my blood pressure was highest its ever been.  Not good news but kind of expected...I think I have been squeaking by for years...   I told her about the InterStim Therapy and she thinks that will be good.  And told her about my lower back pain...lose weight!  And bouts of diarrhea...Metformin causes that!  So I came away with information and hope in 7 weeks I will surprise them all!

Larry ~ I have downloaded 7.6 version of QuickTime and have the file on my thumb drive!  Thanks bunches!!   

My presentation last evening at Guild was well accepted but they said they would never remember all of it.  I didn't expect them to remember...just showing them a feature in PSPP that PhotoShop does not have!!  And probably why my BP was up today!! 

I came home and did a load of laundry, dusted and swept some in preparation of the minister's wife coming this evening.  After that I took my BP and it was 122 over 71...at the office it was 140 over 84.  White coat syndrome?   

Hot decaf tea and pretzels for a snack this evening!  Low fat, low sugar!! 

Pray for Pat She has taken Geordie to the vet again today. 

Ruth I have tried Whole wheat as well.  The thing is the flour is heavier and as a result doesn't rise as easily.  Try the yeast that may work also try using warmer water.

Have a great day folks

Goofed and left the 'e' out of Geordie.  Guess God knows who I meant....

Liz

Liz, our God, who made us as we are, knows EXACTLY who you meant, and we do, too.

Pat, I do hope Geordie begins to do better right away. It's so sad when our pets are ill.

Well, this has been an "up n at'em" day here in Nashville. Not only did our brother in Christ come and do all I requested, he wouldn't even take a dime for what he did. So, at least I treated him to lunch at a local chinese restaurant.

Then, I bought pajamas for that sleep-over at the CPAP lab tonight, had a pension paper for my former employer notarized, got my iron tabs, got another medication that was needed from a different store, had my auto license address changed, renewed my handicapped hang-tag, got my drivers license address changed, which required a new photo (yukkkkk), and then to the bank.

So, now, I'm leaving to go to the sleep center. Am supposed to report about 7 pm and it's 6:30 now. 

Y'all have a good evening - sleep well, and pray that I will do the same!

Ruth Ann

Thank you for all of your kind thoughts on my buddy.  When he's been such a close friend for all these years, it really is difficult to see him sick.

Anyway, we had him at the vet most of the afternoon and a liter of saline was given to him via I.V. and near the end, he put in some mega dose of liquid vitamins, a steroid and some antibiotic.  We had to try several times to get the needle in for the I.V. as his poor veins were collapsed and he was so dehydrated.  We finally succeeded.

And Geordie walked on his own out of there!  He's not out of the woods yet but it was amazing to see.  He probably has something wrong with his liver and/or kidneys but as long as he's not in pain.

So, we'll see how he comes through the next 24 hours.

Thanks again, folks.  You are so very special.

Pat  how are you holding up through this? I know how difficult it is  when our babies are sick and not feeling well. We worry so much for them.
I do hope that Geordie will be well very soon.

I am off to bede.  It has been a long day and I am very tired.

We are continuing to pray about the situation in Australia, as well as all the issues mentioned here.

Night all

Pat, I am so sorry to hear that your buddy Geordie is ill.  Hopefully the vet has him on the road to wellness now.  I know you were glad to see him able to walk out!  How have you been this winter?  Long distance travel can sure be hard on the system.  I hope you are feeling well and ready to go again when you need to. 

Ruth, may I suggest that you add some gluten to your whole wheat bread to help the rising and make it a little lighter.  You can find it in the store near the yeast, etc.  Sometimes it is called gluten flour, or vital gluten.  I make our bread and always add gluten even though my recipe has half whole wheat, half all purpose flour, also some oats.  It makes great toast!

JudyB, I read about your experience with sewing for the lady who was so hard to please.  It amazes me how people who don't sew have no idea of the work and effort to "fit" clothing, it is not an easy job.  And they seem to think home seamstress work should be priced like Wal-Mart or something like that!  Baloney!  I am glad you are not going to sew for her anymore, she does not know how to appreciate what you did for her.

Etta Sue, if anyone can get 'er done it is you!  If my blood pressure was that low I would call it good!     I checked mine a couple days ago because I was having nosebleed and a headache.  Rarely ever do I have a nosebleed.  My BP was 142/84 and I was satisfied with it, although sometimes it is much better than that.  My cholesterol is always bad and nothing I do helps it.  So – I have decided to just ignore that.  I can't take the statins, they affect my liver.  There are other indicators of heart risk, I had test done to check for inflammation and it was normal. 
Do you take a pro-biotic, that might help with the diarrhea.  I take PB-8.  Also enzymes for better digestion helps. 
I better hush before someone thinks I am trying to practice medicine!  haha

Ruth Ann, sleep apnea?  My daughter has that, and has used a CPAP machine for a number of years.  It helps some, but not enough (for her).  For most people I think it is a great help.  Good luck on your sleep test.  Elaine had hers done in Amarillo, and they found that she "awakened" 90 times an hour, or something like that, if I remember right.
Glad to hear you say that there is less stress in your life now.  I hope you enjoy your new apartment living, and your retirement there.  And you are gonna have a new great grandchild!  That is exciting news!  We will have a new one too, in July. 

Today at Bible study, we learned that a friend of ours we have known more than 50 years is in hospital with the Flesh eating disease!  Mercy, he had a close call.  Doctor told them if he had waited 8 more hours to come in, he was a goner.  He had surgery to remove all the affected tissue, and they were keeping him in ICU for the time being, not because he was critical but because of the nature of the disease.  Pastor said that in 12 hours he had gone from healthy to very serious condition, it happened that fast. 

Hello Janet, Carol, Marilyn, Larry, Al, I know I can't remember all who post here.  But hello to everyone.  Hope all are well.  I ran out of ooomph, so I quit writing.  Didn't mean to ignore anyone, just tired.

G'Night
~Janice

Good morning, friends,

I'm home from the sleep study. Now, to get all that gel stuff washed outta my hair! I feel all stuck up --- literally! 

Speaking of home sewing and handcrafts, I've been looking through a crochet/knitting catalog. Hmmmm - wonder what I'll decide to make first???

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Pat ~ I am so glad that Geordie walked out of the vets office on his own.  Soon he will be

Janice ~ Thanks for the suggestions, Dr. Janice!  ha!  I did tell the doctor about a possible surgery coming up for InterStim Therapy, so she is wanting to prepare my body for that.  She sounded like that would give me a freedom I have never had and didn't want the surgery canceled because of my health that could be corrected in a few weeks. 

Ruth Ann and I had a great time downloading Motions and Stills from the web.  I have them all organized and ready to load in the computer at church. 

Today Red Hats was canceled so I am going to Kitty's and we are going to mat my photo contest entries. 

It is raining....my home phone didn't even have a dial tone yesterday afternoon...now full of static!  I had a half ring this morning around 5:30am and three times since I got up.  Something is really wrong in Denmark!  But when I called yesterday they said it would be fixed by 11am...but what does she know? 

Janice:  I have not seen you posting in a lonnnnnnnggggg time.  We are in Tucson for three months this year as we had paid and promised to be here a year ago.  We may never do this again because of cost but do save on heating the house at home.  Besides, visiting is really important in our lives, isn't it?  How are you two?  Did you get some snow as well?

Etta Sue:  All of your descriptions of what you eat when you go out with friends - I would be in hospital but loving the food.  I have kept my BP down by forcing myself to exercise (mainly walk) daily.  A full hour.  You can do it and you will feel so much better - just another habit.  Please take care.

Liz:  It snowed in Tucson and this is the most since the 70's.  Beautiful and the desert will be blooming in March & April, also beautiful.  

Larry:  Complaining about the chair situation - that is such a little thing.  The owners have a very modern 3-piece sofa of hard leather & low back with deep seat.  Well, Don sits in a lawn chair instead & I have to put a blanket on the seat of the sofa or else I slide all the time.  It is crazy.  The most comfortable seats are our Honda van but we can't keep driving all the time.  

Pat:  Thinking of you and your faithful companion.  

We have found another church to attend & will be there this weekend.  So looking forward to this one as well.  

Ruth Ann:  The Lion brand yarn has a great site for free patterns - just google it and you will find it.  I can't knit very well at all and they have simple patterns for my level of expertise which is nothing.  Enjoy!

I made a great start this morning.  Got up, made my coffee, cleaned the oven   and was about to do more stuff when my sister called.  I had sent her two more stories for the book we are writing, and she had questions.  Then I got sidetracked, looking for a scrap of paper on which our Dad had written a short poem.  I spent 30 minutes going through my desk drawers, no luck.  But I did get rid of a pile of junk from my desk, so it wasn't all wasted.

Now I need to get ready to go to Garden City with Darrel.

It sounds as if everyone is busy, busy, busy!  Janice, it sure is good to read your nice long post!  My blood pressure usually runs in that range and I don't worry about it.  I completely stopped worrying about cholesterol, as I cannot and will not take the statins!  And Dr. Blaylock insists that cholesterol is NOT the cause of blocked arteries, but it is oxidized cholesterol, and that what we need are anti-oxidants, so that's what I take.

Pat, I sure hope Geordie continues to improve.  Bless his heart.

This old world sure is in a mess, huh?  Makes me so glad I know Who holds tomorrow, and Who is really in control!  

Better get going!

Good morning, Carol!  We were posting at the same time.  I remember once when we visited Darrel's brother in Costa Rica, he didn't have a comfortable chair in the house.  And the house was all of concrete and concrete blocks, no carpets, and was miserably cold.  The only way I could get warm was to go outside!  So I sure understand.

Hi everyone.  Today has been another one on the go as right after coffee we had our weekly Bible Study, then went to the tag office for tags for one of our cars and then to the donut shop for about an hour of visiting with friends.  Finally, Pat and I went to a new Kentucky Fried Chicken place and had the buffet, which will serve for two meals.  We then filled the car with gas.  I came home and rested for an hour and now trying to get caught up on the computer.  Tonight is choir practice.

There are so many good postings since I was here yesterday morning that I won't make many individual comments.  Do want to say Pat that I, as all the others, are pulling for Geordie as know he means so much to you. 

Hi, all.  I just stopped in to see how Geordie was faring today.  I understand how you feel, Pat, about not wanting him to be in pain.

We have all kinds of sick people here.  I'm well, so have had my little ggdaughter the last few days.  Her mom has been really sick and Maycie too. She ended up with Roseola too.  Nothing sadder than a sick baby's little face.

She's crying now, so better get back to her.  I think it's nap time.  Nita

I was talking to Pat last night and she said Geordie is doing a bit better.

We have had a couple of days of 38F plus weather.  Today the temperature is dropping rapidly.  It was 39.2F at 6 and it is going down to about 14F.  There was rain, now snow.  In the last 24 hours we have had everything the weather can throw at us,  Sun, rain, fog, ice, snow, and wind. Unbelievable for this time of the year.

Have a good day folks
Judy

I see there haven't been many posts for a couple of days. Well I am here now and I  am also guilty of not posting.

Yesterday I called my car insurance company (AIG) to find  our about transferring  the insurance to Oregon, They told me that  Oregon has different  minimum amounts for coverage, higher than California. They want to charge me over $600 for 6 months coverage.  That is so outrageous for my old 88 Chevy celebrity.

I called Progressive and they said $361 for 6 months So I am changing companies. P told me that they couldn't see how AIG could possibly charge that much. I have to wait until the 1st  to change to pay for it but it won't go into effect until the 14th of March when I move. I have all but the $61 that I have saved  just for that  purpose. I jokingly said to the  Progressive agent that AIG must need the money for vacations.   

My client has been taking me to lunch at the new BBQ place here in town almost every day. They sure have good good. We buy one meal and share and there is enough left for her to take some home. he dogs are sure loving the bones. She give hers to her dogs as soon as we get in the car. I am glad I am not taking them in my car.

Thank you Judy for letting us know that Geordie is doing a little be better, I hope he continues to improve. I worry about Happy to as he ages, he longer is willing to walk on  the floors that don't have carpeting or to go up the step into the kitchen. When I take him to the vet we have to pull him part way over the floor on his belly before he will get up and walk.
It all started when they were both int he kitchen and Bebe playfully  jumped on him and he slipped and fell.

Y-all Have a great day.

  Happy Birthday Larry  

Larry:  Have a wonderful birthday.  Each birthday to celebrate is a wonderful gift.

Janet:  Ouch on concrete - I wonder why no comfort in that house.

Nita:  Take care.

Daughter wrote that the Boulder, Colorado high school there are some people who want to rename it after you know who.  Imagine that!  We don't even know what will happen in politics and it is too early to name a school.

Kitty and I got my three photo entries matted and framed yesterday.  I left them at her house since she is going to take them to Kokomo for me Feb 25.

Ivalou, Betty, Marge and I have decided to leave for Florida Feb 25th.  It will be fun to be with all of them and those in Florida! 

My phone is fixed again.  But not be Tom...we are first name basis now!  At the corner west of me is a crew of 5 Embarq vehicles.  The whole where the junction box is was flooded...therefore, static and/or unable to use your phone.  So they are suppose to be pumping out the water, and fixing it right.  There reason for it not being fixed before...the ground was frozen!!  Bad service for about 6 months.  At least my DSL with Embarq hasn't been down!! 

Today is 60 Chix.  Gotta run!

  Let's all celebrate Larry's birthday!!  Many happy returns, and I wish you every blessing from God.  You are a dear Christian brother, Larry.

Carol, I don't know why no comfort in that house, but Don didn't seem to even notice, he thought it was a wonderful house.  Same with the one he lives in now...they have been there nearly 20 years, and not ONE thing has been repaired, repainted or updated.  It is falling down around them, and he still thinks it is worth a fortune. 

Well, I got a new printer yesterday.  That wasn't my intention, I only needed new ink cartridges, but Darrel said the cartridges would cost almost as much as a new printer, so we came home with a new HP Laser color printer.  Now I need someone to show me how to print photos.  I tried and tried last night, and all I ever got was a tiny portion of the upper left corner, enlarged to 4 x 6. 

We lost our renters, the ones we hoped would stay forever.  The guy lost his job that he'd had for 12 years.  He thought he was secure, but NOT.

We need to go to the store and get ingredients for the lunch we are making for my painting friends on Saturday.  Not many coming, though, at least as far as I know now. 

See you later, friends.

  Good morning

We had rain all day yesterday and today it has been windy with a mix of rain & snow, watching the weather station we are experiencing record breaking rain fall.

I mentioned the shredder overheating well it burnt out so were given a free replacement. We had purchased it from Staples and paid the extra few dollars for coverage - in this case it paid off.

Judy: About making whole wheat bread we are not out of the woods yet but we think the liquid temp. is likely the problem.  When Mel gets home with a bag of whole wheat flour I will try again.  I had done a yeast test this morning with 2 different liquid temperatures the warmer liquid produced the best results.
This was a good site for bread as well  www. breadworld.com

Larry:   Happy Birthday

Pat:   I know that your are keeping watch over Geordie.

Janet:  Interesting we had an HP printer/fax but replaced it with an Epson printer no fax yes with Epson the ink is more expensive we like the colors best. Even our computer man is not fond of the HP name to many bells and whistles for him, he favors simple.  But we have an HP monitor our choice no problems. I also have an HP portable photo printer the ink colors are fine but I must use Epson paper not store name so in this case it is the paper that produces the best color results.

I have some errands to do so best be on my way.

Ruth

      

Janet are you going to pick up a cake for Larry?  ot bake one?  Looking forward to the party!!!

Hi everyone.  Thanks for the beautiful card Marilyn and thanks to each of you for the good wishes.  This morning at coffee my good friend, Rod, had a birthday pear with a candle and some nice candy around it on a red plate for me.  The guys softly sang happy birthday to me.

I have spent the morning checking websites and deciding to buy a new digital camera.  I am getting a Nikon L18 8.0 mp, 3" display, 3x optical 12x Total zoom, anit-shake and face detection.  It is costing me $101 buying online from Costco.  I checked a lot of other places and this remained the best price.  All of these features work in an automatic mode, which is what I want as am not a photographer.  It also will take moving pictures with sound.  It is amazing how the prices have come down.  This should be small enough so I can keep it with me and have it when I want to take a picture.  The old camera I have works but is large and I never have it with me when I want it.  Maybe I will be able to get a few pictures to share.  It should be here early next week.

This evening my friend Rod and his wife Betty are joining us at City Slickers for dinner and then will probably come back here for a little visiting.

Etta Sue, that should be a nice time to go to Florida.  We hope to get down to St. Petersburg sometime in March.  The exact time will depend on some doctor appointments that Pat has and how she is feeling.

Carol, I assume that was "tongue in cheek" surprise about the renaming of things for you know who.  

Marilyn, a friend of mine recently changed insurance companies and is saving about $800.  Unfortunately, our daughter was on her insurance until about 2+ years ago and had some tickets which prevent us from getting better rates until 5 years pass.  At least that was the my experience when I checked right after I took her off our insurance.

Judy, thanks for passing on the more encouraging news concerning Geordie.  I am sure Pat must feel some relief.

Stacey's doctor sent a letter to her employer telling them she wasn't able to work full-time.  She is going to work 4 days a week for 4 hours a day.  She went to work yesterday but they sent her home as she already had her 16 hours in for this week.  She was so exhausted from the two full days that she slept all day yesterday.  Her foot is also giving her a lot of pain.  She thought this may have been from having to have her foot down all day long.  We haven't talked with her today.

Ruth, I always try not to do too much shredding at one time as the units do overheat easily.  I have a lot of shredding that I need to do but don't like doing it.  I have a friend who recently got a new HP printer but it was so complicated to use that he took it back and got a less complex one that still does a lot of things.  I don't remember whether he changed brands or just got a less expensive one that was simpler.

Janet, I wonder if any jobs are secure anymore.  Sorry that you lost your good renters.

So it's you and Abe Lincoln? ... You're in good company, 'cepting he hasn't been around for a while.   

Larry, Pat had 8 candles on the cake she sent you.  Does that mean you're eight years old?  Or does it mean 80?  I'm confused.  Birthdays are to celebrate the day you came into the world, and we're glad you came!