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Another beautiful day.

After coffee with the Wednesday morning gang I arrived home to do a little of this and that, but made sure that I took time to watch the Remembrance Day service from Ottawa which is always very moving.

The day is nearing an end so will see you tomorrow.
Ruth

Ruth Ann, I love It is Well with my Soul, also the story behind it.  I don't think I know the other song.

Ruth, good to 'see' you today.

Carol, hope you got things sorted out with the doctor's office.  Thanks for asking about Beth.  She is the same, still totally helpless.  We are hoping she gets strong enough to at least sit up again and use her power chair, also feed herself, but so far, no progress.  I need to call again and check the status of our lawsuit.  The last time they called, they said they had all her records and were going over and evaluating them to ascertain the level of care she received.

Today I didn't go to the gym.  The office where I had my hearing test called to say my hearing aids were in, and Darrel was going to Liberal anyway, so I went along and got them.  I think I am really going to like them a lot.  They are very comfortable. 

Applebees was serving a free meal to all active duty and veterans, so we went there and Darrel had a nice little steak.  I had their Oriental chicken salad.  Nice.

I did Google Rudolf Budginas and found a bunch of stuff on him; several youtube videos as well.  That was fun!

TBN had a wonderful patriotic program tonight.  It was done by an Assembly of God church (I didn't catch the location) and had great music, speakers, and a huge fireworks display.  They do it as an outreach, and said they had over 90,000 people come this year.  It was an all-day event, with things for all ages.

When we came back through Hugoton, Diane said they were going to have a Veteran's day parade later, and Abby was to sing with the Eagleaires, but we didn't stay for it. 

See you tomorrow!

Well, today is the day (Tues. & Thurs.) Marbeth goes to "Katie's Krafters," a quilting gtoup, and I go over to the coffee house to read the paper and catch up on other reading.  I'm reading Andrew Murray's "With Christ in the School of Prayer."

Hi, friends, I'll be outta touch for a few days - attending a ladies conference. So, hope this week is good for you.

Ruth Ann

Another busy day this week but today is the last day of me having to go somewhere.  Today was my class luncheon.  There were 13 there so wasn't too bad but could have been better. 

Ivalou got a shower this morning and the visiting nurse came after I left.  Ivalou got her own lunch and did fine on her own.  She was only alone a little over an hour.  She behaves good so she didn't get herself in any trouble!!   

Tomorrow I have a furnace man coming to clean and check my furnace.   At least I only have to go next door for that and I don't have to dress up for the kitties! 

The cornfield is harvested across the road from us!  Now we can see SR 32 traffic!  When they started yesterday the wind was from the northeast so we have corn husks and corncobs in our yard.  They don't deteriorate very good so they will be there all winter!

That's it.  It is bright and sunny after a frosty morning.

Hi everyone.  It is a most beautiful and glorious day here in Georgia and such a welcome change from the last couple of days when it has been gloomy and dark.  I was gone most of the day.  It was my retirees luncheon and we had 14 there, which was the most we have had for a long time.  I then had an appointment this afternoon and didn't get home until about 3:30 and it was too late for an afternoon nap. 

Janet, I did look at a few of the youtube videos featuring Rudolf Budginas.  He is very entertaining and engaging and also plays so powerfully.  I am always amazed at the ability of great pianists to not only play like they do but to remember all of those notes.  It is certainly a wonderful gift from God and also represents extreme effort to become the best they can be.  Sorry to read that Beth is still so weak.

Busy day here.  I went to the gym; rode bicycle for ten miles, then did abdominal exercises and stretches.  My soreness is almost gone, so that's a good thing.

The Mennonite church cooked and served a full Thanksgiving dinner to all at the Senior Center today, complete with so many delicious pies--yummy.  I tried not to overdo it, but I'm sure that slice of peanut butter pie had lots of calories in it.  The men sang for us after lunch while the ladies ate.  I thought that was nice, as am sure they were cooking all morning.  They are such good singers, wonderful voices with such great harmony.

Then we went to the care home to see Beth and Mom, then to my friend Dee's, then to drugstore for things for Mom and Beth, and when I got home the phone was ringing.  It was a service tech from the Cricut company, who talked me through getting the software properly installed on this computer.  Now I can finally use the software I got for Christmas last year!

Anyway, here it is 5:35 PM and I haven't done some of the things I wanted to do.  Well, tomorrow is another day; and if it isn't, it won't matter. 

Hello to everyone!

Another most beautiful day.

I called my hair dresser and was able to get my hair cut etc etc as they said when I left see you in another six weeks and that will be in time for Christmas.

Mel went to Woodbridge to have his cut so l guess you would say we are good to go. Then also it is Curling night for him.

Janet: I love reading your posts and it sounds like you had a busy day as well.

I have a load of laundry in the machine so best be on my way.  

Ruth

Good morning.  Ivalou is still in bed.  I have already been home and gave Inky her pumpkin and scotched taped a note to the outside door for the furnace man to call me when he comes.  I told the secretary but she might not tell him.  I told the termite people for the man to call and he didn't.  Would hate for the furnace man to turn around and go back since he drives so far. 

I am looking forward in going home this evening for a couple of days.  I know Ali and Inky are anxious for Mommy to pet and love them, too. 

I asked Jo if Lydia would like to go swimming with me tomorrow.  I hope she does.  Kitty is in Ohio so if Lydia doesn't go, I may just go by myself! 

Another busy day.  Ivalou has PT and Speech therapy.  Barb and Kaye Don spent the night in Forsythe, GA.  Should be in Bradenton this afternoon. 

Hi everyone.  It is another sunny, beautiful day in Georgia.  We had coffee at the Senior Center and then 5 of us went to the church gym and walked about a mile.  We have not been walking as we did for quite awhile and want to get back into the routine.

Today is our last SeniorNet Computer Learning Center volunteer meeting.  Beginning January 1st we will still have the Learning Center but no longer be a part of SeniorNet.  I have been involved with the Learning Center for over 10 years but it is time for the group to move on as SeniorNet basically wanted us just as a revenue source and were non-responsive to us.  Sort of the same old story as the website that was built up and then destroyed overnight.

I don't have anything else on my calendar for today.  I certainly want to get a rest period in this afternoon as got too tired yesterday.  Fortunately, a good night's sleep restores me but the walking has left me tired this morning.

Etta Sue, glad you will have some time for yourself this weekend and know your cats will be happy to have you around.

Janet, glad you were able to get your software installed.  It is frustrating to have something and not be able to figure out how to use it.  I hope you really enjoy your new patterns or whatever it was the software will do.

Ruth, it sounds like you and your husband had your fall shearing and are set for the onset of winter.  I did the same thing this week. 

Larry I have sent you an email to your gmail account regarding my Netbook. I need to pick your brain.

Hi, folks!  I have just returned home, another busy day and more to come.  After exercising at the gym this morning, rushed home to shower and change, went to fill up the car with "liquid gold" (gas) and picked up my painting buddy Dee.  We drove to Liberal where we visited Dr. Mona Rane, who did my carpal tunnel surgery a few years back.  My chiropractor wanted me to check with her, as I have been having pain in that wrist lately.  She said it is my body telling me not to work so hard lifting heavy things.  duh.  I knew that, I suppose.  We also consulted with her about some other procedures.

After that, we ate at a nice Italian restaurant where we split an entree as we didn't know if we would like it.  We did, but it was plenty for both of us.  Then I took her to the Asian Market to show her some of the foods we ate while in Thailand, Viet Nam and China, then to Walmart for a quick stop.  Back to Hugoton to stop at Yardmaster, as Dee had never been in my daughter's store.  (She rarely leaves town!)  Anyway, we had a lovely girls' day out.

Soon I will be leaving to attend our high school musical.  They are doing "Back to the 80s" this year.  Sure doesn't sound very far back to me! 

Tomorrow is my painting group meeting, so I will leave early to meet my other painting buddy, Winona, in Lakin, and we will drive on together to the meeting.

Ruth, it feels good to be all "spiffed up" doesn't it?

See you all another day!

We had good news today that the cabin passed the Certificate of Occupancy required for any finished habitat.
A lot of work by our son & wife was bunched together late in the season because of the ornery  people who had to bring electricity, water and gas - such a nightmare is now over and we can continue our work - yes, good lighting is super to have and I cannot tell you how lovely it is to use the indoor plumbing.     

It is snowing and we have two light storms passing through in the next two days. 

Janet:  About the only Thai food I ever order is Pad Thai - mild because medium can be oh so hot.  Love it.  Isn't it strange to walk a treadmill or bike a stationary and get nowhere?   

I had a coupon so bought some larger needles to make the next prayer shawl for the church.  This should go faster. 

Praying for all who are unemployed, under-employed, homeless and just downright broke - very difficult out there.  Shoplifting is up 10% so people are very stressed and are doing things that can ruin their lives. 

Another very beautiful day. 

Janet: Yes a trip to the hair dresser is wonderful
Larry:  We will be making the same trip again in approx 6 weeks.

I felt so good that I went out and purchased 3 pair of casual slacks, which allows me to pitch about the same number. While there I tried on a beautiful purple sweater but it was way too big - they had no smaller sizes either but  perhaps I will return tomorrow and see if they could locate one at another store.

Tomorrow is another day so will see what unfolds.
Ruth

Not much new here We went out for supper tonight, I had a fish  platter and Keith had a Salad bar and small fish plate, I got 6 pieces of fish and he only got 3. I had my nails done today and  filed own short. They are my all my nails now not more acrylic. I've had them silk wrapped so they will heal from wearing the acrylic for 2 years and grow strong again. I love going to be pampered every two weeks.  I makes me feel good and is so relaxing to  not have to be any place at any certain time but to just sit there and enjoy the pampering. I think every woman needs that.

It's been raining here off and on  for this past week,  yesterday there was sleet all over the street and it got down to 43° last night and was about 48° most of the day here.

Well, it's laundry day here.  We take the basket down to a laundry place in town, and they do it for us.  We've got a laundry room here in the mobile park, but it's about a block away from our place, and besides, Marbeth doesn't need that right now.

It was great sleeping in my own bed but with two cats it was crowded!  They are right beside me all the time.  They sure miss their mommy.

Lydia is going to go swimming with me.  I was just at Ivalou's and asked her if she would be ready by 11:30.  But first I have to get an RX refilled at the drug store, go to the ATM for $$, and put liquid gold in the car.  Then to Carmel for swimming.  After that we will eat out somewhere...probably McD or Taco Bell for Lydia..which is fine for me.  Hope she has fun today...I know I will.

Hi everyone.  Another  beautiful fall day in Georgia.  It was truly a job to be outside.  Pat had a special quilting meeting to help make quilts for charity.  I went to my Saturday meeting and then out to lunch with four friends.  After a leisurely lunch I stopped at Walmart to get a headset to use with Skype on my computer.  I used to have one but have given it to Stacey.  I came home and Pat had gotten home a little bit earlier.  I took a nice nap.  When I got up and came into the family room Pat was sitting in her easy chair with her Netbook in her lap and her hand on the mouse and was fast asleep.  I just had to get my camera and take her picture.  Even the flash didn't wake her up. 

I am now watching the football games on TV and tonight will watch the Georgia/Auburn game.  Georgia has not had the outstanding season of past years.

Nice to read all of the messages since I last posted.  Janet, I think the doctor was telling you something that you probably needed to hear.  You work too hard. Carol, glad your cabin is now ready for occupancy.  Will you be using it much during the winter?

Thought I'd stop by for a moment.  There was frost on the roofs around here this morning... temp on the porch thermometer said 30°  I'm thankful for plenty of fire wood and a neighbor that keeps it cut to more useable sized pieces for me.

I had another very pleasant day yesterday with painting friends.  Winona had just returned from another missions trip to Peru, arriving home on Tuesday.  She told me all about it.  It was really special for her because the memorial money honoring her late husband was used for finishing the parsonage for a lovely young couple who pastor the church there in a remote mountain town.  And she has pictures of her late husband working on that same project, three years ago.  She and I are the only members of our painting group from this area, so I am really glad we can drive together, visit and enjoy each other, and save on gas, too.

This was the month we return the items we painted for each other.  Mine is another scrapbook, and the friend who painted the cover of it did a super job.  I will surely enjoy using it.

Marilyn, I think it would be lovely to be pampered by having a manicure every two weeks, but personally don't feel it is a wise use of my money, so I do my own.  I do, however LOVE getting my hair done!  My friend Pat does mine, and doesn't charge me nearly the full price that a salon would charge.

Speaking of my friend Pat--she returned home yesterday after having her back surgery, and called to tell me the only pain she has now is in the area of the incision.  Praise God!!  I am so happy for her.  Her life has been greatly curtailed by the pain for the past 9 months or so.  She tried everything else first, now wishes she had had the surgery sooner.  I'm just glad she can get her life back now, without pain.

Carol, what good news about the cabin!  The ordeal is over, now you can all enjoy the property, in warmth and convenience.  Not fun using an outdoor privy in the winter, for sure!

Tomorrow we go to Amarillo again to see our heart doctor, and may do a little shopping while there.  I really don't want to do a bunch of Christmas shopping this year, I would rather give the money to God's work.

It is raining here---snow was predicted, but so far it is liquid!  

Good morning.  God's day!  I am all ready for church.  So far it is a cloudy day but that can change. 

Lydia and I enjoyed swimming yesterday.  There is seldom many people there on Saturday...not yesterday.  Bet there were 75 kids and every lane in the lap pool had people in it.  We stayed an hour and then her choice of where to eat was Taco Bell.  Then home. 

Jo has been cleaning out Ivalou's closets with Ivalou's help.  They took a black trash bag of shoes and two bags of clothes to GoodWill last evening.  Jo even took Ivalou with her!  Bet she enjoyed getting out for a change.  I don't have much chance to do that since she has therapy every week day. 

Marge had gotten me some Tulip bulbs for my birthday so she came last evening to help me plant them.  I have never had tulips before.  We planted them so Ivalou can see them from her kitchen window.  Beauty in Pink is the color.

Off and running.  May have some time for relaxing this afternoon!

HI everyone.  Another sunny and beautiful day here in Georgia.  So happy to be able to say that after the gloomy days we had last week.

I am ready for church.  Today we have a combined service and it starts 45 minutes before our normal time.  It is Consecration Sunday when we make our talent and financial commitments to our church for the coming year. Then they are having a Fall Festival and lunch after the service.  I will not be staying for the Festival.  Pat wore herself out yesterday at her quilting event and is still asleep and I am sure she doesn't intent to get to the service this morning. 

It was a good weekend for our football teams in the area since both Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia won.  On Friday night our highschool team won their first game in the playoffs (they haven't lost a game all season).  Now if the Falcons can beat Carolina this afternoon it will complete a very good football weekend. 

Nothing on the schedule for this afternoon or evening so will just have a nice restful day when I get home from church.

Janet, sounds like you had a nice time at your painting event.  Nice to read that your friend Pat has done so well from her back surgery.  We have a friend who recently had back surgery and she is also doing very well.

Etta Sue, you will enjoy those tulips as they signal that spring is just around the corner.

Jane, it gets pretty cold out your way.  I hope it will be awhile before we get to 30 degrees.

Since yesterday morning - It finally stopped snowing about two hours ago and the crew is out clearing the sidewalks & our driveways.  We pay extra for this service - but it really irks me because I clean down to the concrete and they are sloppy with their work.  However, it is stupid for me to go out and redo their work - so, I gladly stayed indoors and kept on knitting.  Broncos lost again - what else is new?  The Vikings are amazing this year - we root for them as well.  Love those Purple People Eaters! 

Yesterday, we drove to the east side of Denver to see the new hospital complex and it is world-class - now we need to get a tour from one of the people Don knows.  So much has changed over there.  Don used to stay at the base housing when we dated and I lived close to the old airport, Stapleton.  I remember seeing one of the astronauts once and how I caught rides by the bus zone only with crew members.   

Larry:  We will go to the cabin if the roads are decent and if a storm isn't on the way but weather can be surprising.  We carry winter stuff - chains & other things.  There is always one truck driver who has never driven through the mountains and they claim to not know about the chain laws - today, we heard the same story and that trucker caused a huge delay.  Pat must have been super tired - bless her. 

Janet:  We have been giving meat for Christmas and it has been a hit with the adults - grandkids, at least one gift and money towards school.  Our g-daughter was given some extra money and she went to the mall with a friend and bought a new coat - her mother made her take it back because one coat is enough and a waste of money.  I hope g-daughter learns how to budget one of these days. 

I made Toasted Cinnamon Almonds in the oven - yum.  Have a blessed Sunday! 

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