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Facing Monday

Lindley · Guru

Good morning! Hope your appointment goes well ikwtd! Sitting I got the airport waiting to go home, my 5yr old dgd cried her little heart out when she found out I was leaving 😥 It about broke my heart.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Good luck at doc!
Kinda slow for us today. The whole week looks a little slow.

TrudyML · Guru

Aww! The poor child!

Divine Geek · Guru

Everyone I was covering for is finally back from vacations. Maybe I can get some of MY work done now.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Good luck at the doc, IKWTDS!

Lindley, Oh how I don't miss those days when the Grands were littler and would cry when I'd leave or they had to leave to go home after a wonderful summer together. It always broke my heart. Although now, I miss having them spend the summers with me. They're older (teens) and Nanny just isn't as important. LOL Enjoy it now! It is hard to say goodbye to them.

It's a pretty nice start to the day here. We had rain, from heavy downpours to freakin heavy downpours, for over 12 hours yesterday. Not much lightning and thunder though. Not sure what the day will hold for me but I'm off work today so . . . I'll figure something out. maybe laundry!

Have a great day!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

My eruptions/cysts are so bad the doc is putting me on dioxicillian for a month. Guess I will be covered from head to toe for the beach vacation. I have to totally cover up from the sun.

TrudyML · Guru

Oh, I hope it heals it up!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Besides getting DD13 back, we spent the weekend purging Jojo's room. We got rid of a ton of toys - anything Frozen, Disney Princess, etc. had to go, also purged stuffed animals, and all remaining baby toys.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Besides getting DD13 back, we spent the weekend purging Jojo's room. We got rid of a ton of toys - anything Frozen, Disney Princess, etc. had to go, also purged stuffed animals, and all remaining baby toys.

So is jo-jo no longer a frozen fan? She is joining my team!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Besides getting DD13 back, we spent the weekend purging Jojo's room. We got rid of a ton of toys - anything Frozen, Disney Princess, etc. had to go, also purged stuffed animals, and all remaining baby toys.
So is jo-jo no longer a frozen fan? She is joining my team!

She has outgrown Frozen. She still likes the movie, but does not feel the need to have Frozen stuff.

FNW · Guru

What area do you live in, Forever? We seem to have the same weather patterns. I'm near DC.

Poor child!

IKWTDS, I hope your complexion clears up!

Aww, another phase in Jojo's life comes to an end.

We moved furniture this weekend. #2 chose the larger guest room and #1 chose the smaller one. Their old, joint room is now the guest room. #1 had separation anxiety the first night but last night he slept fine. Both seem to be happy with their choices. I shopped on-line for decor yesterday. I will need to paint #2's room now. He chose a pixel printed bedspread in grays, black & a splash of red. Not sure what color I will go with on walls. Trudy???

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I'm not Trudy, but I think a nice gray on the wall with a red stripe would be nice.

Image result for gray wall with red stripe

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Monday 24th of July 2017 10:38:07 AM

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lindley wrote:
Good morning! Hope your appointment goes well ikwtd! Sitting I got the airport waiting to go home, my 5yr old dgd cried her little heart out when she found out I was leaving 😥 It about broke my heart.

Aww, poor sweetie!

FNW · Guru

I was leaning towards gray as well....

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Good morning!

Lindley, poor baby. She loves her grandma and will miss you.

IKWTDS, hope the medication helps! DH is allergic to that stuff. Hope you have better luck with that med than he did.

We survived the huge family reunion! We all had a blast. It was so well organized and the food was fantastic. We had steak for breakfast! :) Prime rib for Saturday evening supper. Pulled pork for lunch. Grill burgers, brats and hot dogs on Friday night. Another breakfast Sunday morning before church and all kinds of activities.

We had six trolleys that held 25 passengers for the tours of the homesteads. The morning was cloudy and cool, thankfully, and no one fell off or got bounced off the trolleys. We did get pelted with mud though. It was a wonderful event. Everyone seemed to like the stories about the moonshiners and outlaws the best. Even the squatter's grave drew a great deal of interest. DH and I were the only two who knew about it, but they were sure fascinated by the story.

All kinds of games and activities for the kids, including swimming, a coin dig, horse shoes, and a prairie village for the kids to explore and milking stools for the kids to try and balance. Disco music and karaoke after the Saturday evening meal and program.

We had 170 family members in attendance at one point. What an amazing time we had.

Church was full of just family yesterday morning and many had already left to travel the long trail back home.

I doubt if DH or I will be alive in 25 years for the 150th reunion, but we are sure glad we were here for this one.

Now to rest and do laundry!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Sounds like a great time, Czech.

Tinydancer · Guru

That does sound like a lot of fun!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

That sounds like a lot of fun, Czech! And a lot of work. I hope you can get some rest, now.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

That sounds awesome, Czech!

Forever Sunshine · Guru

FNW, I'm in NEPA. Let's say about an hour west of A'town. I'm a big fan of gray! So much goes with it.

Czech, sounds like you all had a fabulous time. Take it easy and rest.

Lindley, I'm sorry you'll be all covered up at the beach. I hope you're better quickly!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Forever Sunshine wrote:
FNW, I'm in NEPA. Let's say about an hour west of A'town. I'm a big fan of gray! So much goes with it.

Czech, sounds like you all had a fabulous time. Take it easy and rest.

Lindley, I'm sorry you'll be all covered up at the beach. I hope you're better quickly!

Umm that is moi who will be covered up. Lindley just needs a box of tissues.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
FNW, I'm in NEPA. Let's say about an hour west of A'town. I'm a big fan of gray! So much goes with it.

Czech, sounds like you all had a fabulous time. Take it easy and rest.

Lindley, I'm sorry you'll be all covered up at the beach. I hope you're better quickly!
Umm that is moi who will be covered up. Lindley just needs a box of tissues.

Oh, hahahaha, I guess I should put my glasses on next time! Sorry!

FNW · Guru

What a great time, czech! So glad you got to experience that!

jlbear71 · Guru

Forever Sunshine wrote:

It's a pretty nice start to the day here. We had rain, from heavy downpours to freakin heavy downpours, for over 12 hours yesterday. Not much lightning and thunder though. Not sure what the day will hold for me but I'm off work today so . . . I'll figure something out. maybe laundry!

FNW, I'm in NEPA. Let's say about an hour west of A'town. I'm a big fan of gray! So much goes with it.

My brother is a little bit more west than you are. He is along the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County. This was by his house. Hope you are better off than he is.

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just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Wow, jlbear, looks like your brother has a little water problem.

Send some of that rain back west if you can.

FNW · Guru

That flood pic reminds me of this I saw on FB last week. It read something about not caring who built the drain, but wanting to know who built that great fence/wall!

Image result for picture of flood and fence

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Forever Sunshine · Guru

jlbear71 wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:

It's a pretty nice start to the day here. We had rain, from heavy downpours to freakin heavy downpours, for over 12 hours yesterday. Not much lightning and thunder though. Not sure what the day will hold for me but I'm off work today so . . . I'll figure something out. maybe laundry!

FNW, I'm in NEPA. Let's say about an hour west of A'town. I'm a big fan of gray! So much goes with it.

My brother is a little bit more west than you are. He is along the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County. This was by his house. Hope you are better off than he is.

Yikes! Nope haven't seen flooding here yet. The Schuylkill is staying within it's banks as is the Lehigh from what I know. I hope your bro didn't suffer any damage or loss of personal property.

jlbear71 · Guru

Fortunately, DB is a little higher (not by much). Going to also try to load the video he sent me of the road my parents used to live off.

https://www.facebook.com/kim.schaffner/videos/1406252062789966/

-- Edited by jlbear71 on Monday 24th of July 2017 03:42:00 PM

Forever Sunshine · Guru

And it is POURING BUCKETS yet AGAIN!!! UGH! I'm getting really, really tired of rain. It's raining so hard I can't see across the street!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Forever Sunshine wrote:
And it is POURING BUCKETS yet AGAIN!!! UGH! I'm getting really, really tired of rain. It's raining so hard I can't see across the street!

SEND it WEST!!!!

I'm serious!! We need the rain.

Gosh, were the rain is needed for crops and livestock, there is nary a raindrop. cry

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Czech, I sure wish I could. I'll go out on the porch and do some sort of rain dance to hopefully send it your way! lol I honestly don't recall a rainier Spring / Summer here.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Thanks for the rain dance, FS! I will join you in dancing. ;)

We are dry here, but not a sever drought. The crops have received timely rains and heavy dews this summer. The heat has been intense, but the nights are cool. It is an unusual summer for us too.

The crops look good. The pastures, not so good. Grass is short this year.

I have mowed the lawn once since mid June. Yup, we are dry.

We had our first hint of fall this morning. I stepped outside and the air had that unmistakable hint of crispness to it. Now that is a bit early, but only by about a week and a half.

Kids start back to school in three weeks, so I guess it is time for the feeling of fall to start. (need that shocked face here)

Lindley · Guru

Forever Sunshine wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
FNW, I'm in NEPA. Let's say about an hour west of A'town. I'm a big fan of gray! So much goes with it.

Czech, sounds like you all had a fabulous time. Take it easy and rest.

Lindley, I'm sorry you'll be all covered up at the beach. I hope you're better quickly!
Umm that is moi who will be covered up. Lindley just needs a box of tissues.
Oh, hahahaha, I guess I should put my glasses on next time! Sorry!

Lol!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

just Czech wrote:
Thanks for the rain dance, FS! I will join you in dancing. ;)

We are dry here, but not a sever drought. The crops have received timely rains and heavy dews this summer. The heat has been intense, but the nights are cool. It is an unusual summer for us too.

The crops look good. The pastures, not so good. Grass is short this year.

I have mowed the lawn once since mid June. Yup, we are dry.

We had our first hint of fall this morning. I stepped outside and the air had that unmistakable hint of crispness to it. Now that is a bit early, but only by about a week and a half.

Kids start back to school in three weeks, so I guess it is time for the feeling of fall to start. (need that shocked face here)

I see dried leaves on the road and on lawns. That is typical this time of year. The weeds have done awesome this year evileye but so has my lawn.

Lindley · Guru

FS, we could use a little rain dance our way, glad you had a great time czech, have fun Ikwtd, hope you all escape the flood. Going to face time with my grandgirls. Back home right now.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

I'm working it for you and Czech!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I can't help but laugh.

I was so caught up in The Golf...I paid no attention to the weather report.

So, last night, I ran the sprinkler system. TWICE! Once at 7pm. Again at 9pm.

At 11:30pm, the heavens opened. It rained all night! furious

I can't wait to see our water bill! cry

Thank me, DFW area. Paula did the rain dance! biggrin

(It never fails. Have a dry week. Run the irrigation. Yep...it will rain. wink )

jlbear71 · Guru

Forever Sunshine wrote:
And it is POURING BUCKETS yet AGAIN!!! UGH! I'm getting really, really tired of rain. It's raining so hard I can't see across the street!

And it will be here soon. We are under a flood watch here too.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Finally back from the Dr. and pharmacy. Woke up
Friday with a horrifically stiff neck - couldn't turn
it at all to the right. Therefore, I couldn't drive my
new car home from the dealership - DH had to do
it for me - lucky man!

Tylenol & gentle heat
helped a little, but not much. DH delivered the flowers
to the church - I was awol. When I woke up today, I
had to have help getting out of bed - the tiniest change
in position sent screaming spasms up and down my
spine. DH called the Dr, and she squeezed me in this
afternoon. Muscle relaxers, pain relief, and some
diuretic to relieve swelling in my legs & ankles. Plus
she's concerned about the blisters that have taken
over my toes. DH and I couldn't figure out what was
biting me - there's a hot weather bug called a blister
bug, but we couldn't see the bite marks, just the
blisters. She sent a culture to be analyzed.

So. Confined to sofa with my feet up, wrapped in
TED (compression) stockings, doing gentle neck
exercises every half hour. DH is taking care of me
wonderfully - he's a worry-wart when I'm sick.

Lindley · Guru

Hope you feel better soon so you can go cruising in your new car.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Momala wrote:

Finally back from the Dr. and pharmacy. Woke up
Friday with a horrifically stiff neck - couldn't turn
it at all to the right. Therefore, I couldn't drive my
new car home from the dealership - DH had to do
it for me - lucky man! Tylenol & gentle heat
helped a little, but not much. DH delivered the flowers
to the church - I was awol. When I woke up today, I
had to have help getting out of bed - the tiniest change
in position sent screaming spasms up and down my
spine. DH called the Dr, and she squeezed me in this
afternoon. Muscle relaxers, pain relief, and some
diuretic to relieve swelling in my legs & ankles. Plus
she's concerned about the blisters that have taken
over my toes. DH and I couldn't figure out what was
biting me - there's a hot weather bug called a blister
bug, but we couldn't see the bite marks, just the
blisters. She sent a culture to be analyzed.

So. Confined to sofa with my feet up, wrapped in
TED (compression) stockings, doing gentle neck
exercises every half hour. DH is taking care of me
wonderfully - he's a worry-wart when I'm sick.

Oh my gosh, Momala!

I hope it's nothing serious, and that you'll be feeling better soon.

(I don't want to scare you about the spine thing, but when L3 and 4 ruptured...I could hardly move. I hope that didn't happen to you.)

Prayers on the way.

Keep us posted, please.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

(((Momala))) I hope you feel better soon. So, what is this "blister bug"? I've never heard of this thing. I hope it's not serious and that it's not poisonous.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Momala wrote:

Finally back from the Dr. and pharmacy. Woke up
Friday with a horrifically stiff neck - couldn't turn
it at all to the right. Therefore, I couldn't drive my
new car home from the dealership - DH had to do
it for me - lucky man! Tylenol & gentle heat
helped a little, but not much. DH delivered the flowers
to the church - I was awol. When I woke up today, I
had to have help getting out of bed - the tiniest change
in position sent screaming spasms up and down my
spine. DH called the Dr, and she squeezed me in this
afternoon. Muscle relaxers, pain relief, and some
diuretic to relieve swelling in my legs & ankles. Plus
she's concerned about the blisters that have taken
over my toes. DH and I couldn't figure out what was
biting me - there's a hot weather bug called a blister
bug, but we couldn't see the bite marks, just the
blisters. She sent a culture to be analyzed.

So. Confined to sofa with my feet up, wrapped in
TED (compression) stockings, doing gentle neck
exercises every half hour. DH is taking care of me
wonderfully - he's a worry-wart when I'm sick.

Oh my gosh, Momala!
I hope it's nothing serious, and that you'll be feeling better soon.
(I don't want to scare you about the spine thing, but when L3 and 4 ruptured...I could hardly move. I hope that didn't happen to you.)
Prayers on the way.
Keep us posted, please.

Momala, have you cleaned the shower, in bare feet, with a new cleaner?

I got Kaboomed, years ago. I ended up with chemical burns, that took three months to heal.

My feet were a mess. It was a couple of months, before I could wear shoes.

Did you use a new cleaner?

Just wondering. My feet were a mess.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Wow, Momala - I hope you get better soon! When you first said stiff neck, my mind went straight to meningitis. But if that was Friday, you'd be dead by now and not able to post, so that's obviously not it! Yay!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Feel better momala!

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Thanks for the hugs - they help!

Dr. said it was muscle spasms, not spinal. I
took 1/2 of a spasm tablet, and it seems to
be helping slightly. I'll take the other half
when I retire tonight.

No new products in the house - same ol' soap
(no change in their formulation), no change in
laundry products, so we've kind of eliminated
that possibility. I only wear flip-flops in the
bedroom, using them as slippers. At all other
times, I'm in socks & sneakers, or stockings
and closed-toe shoes.

A blister bug bites if disturbed - the host rarely
feels it, but the immediate effect is a LARGE
blister, very high, and very hard. I had never
heard of it before. We'll see what the culture
says when I go back in a week.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Here's to everyone feeling like sh!t (((hugs)))

So, I applied for this new job right? But our honeymoon is coming up in November. Is it douchey to wait until I potentially have the job before I confess I'll need a week off, or should I spill the beans right now during the application process (or the interview?)

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Vette wrote:
Here's to everyone feeling like sh!t (((hugs)))

So, I applied for this new job right? But our honeymoon is coming up in November. Is it douchey to wait until I potentially have the job before I confess I'll need a week off, or should I spill the beans right now during the application process (or the interview?)

I hate that word. furious

I would explain the situation, and be up front about your honeymoon, Vette.

I think they would work around your honeymoon.

(I don't know for sure. But ,I don't think you can go wrong, by being honest.)

If they say, "no".

You need to think about what is more important. The job, or the honeymoon.

JMHO