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This is our weather today, May 12, 2013.  All my plants are inside, and my house is warm.

I had a great brunch with Heather and her family, a Christian friend joined us and that was an extra blessing.  Kassie also joined us and that was fun too.

John has left for his week's work, We really wish he had a full weekend off.  He didn't get home till about 1:30 on Saturday morning, we were up till 5:30 talking with Jon and Heather.  What fun, laughing and sharing.

Marilyn sending you a PM.

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I read all the posts, enjoy hearing about your days.  Betty Keep on Posting!  Gord? Where are you???

Hi everyone.  We awoke to a 43 degrees this morning but a cloudless sky.  It is suppose to get up to about 70 by late afternoon.  We didn't hear from Stacey yesterday but Pat talked with her this morning and she is down with the flu or something.  Fortunately the visiting nurse will be to see her today.  She can get dehydrated very easily and she can't keep anything down.  Pat talked with our son last evening and he had been down for a couple of days with the flu but is better and was back at work yesterday.  I stopped at the insurance agent's office and paid my annual insurance bill for this year, which was a big hit on the old checkbook but a necessary expense.  The yard people are here already this morning, which means they won't be here when I am resting this afternoon.

Marilyn, congrats on your weight loss.  Your pictures look like the before and after that you see on TV and in ads. 

Carol, I am surprised they can measure 1/3 of a second.  I except your grandson was very disappointed.  He must be a good swimmer. Nice that the Minnesota grandson could be with his mother for Mother's Day. 

Judy, thanks for the devotional thoughts for this week.  I guess your photo shows that winter isn't completely over up in your area.   

G'morning.   I am waiting to call a dermatologist this morning - a first time for me.  Don is going to call the VA because he isn't sure of an appointment for a blood draw this morning.  They didn't confirm.  The week will be hot and now with snow melting so quickly there will be eyes on the melting.  They need to find out what is causing his allergic reaction to the medicine in the CT scan which he will have this Thursday.

Has Janet left for Turkey?  It is a big country so just because there were explosions that doesn't mean she would be anywhere near that mess.  Sending a prayer for safe travel. 

Did I tell you that our son's two ducklings are named Dilly and Dally?  Now I can't get those words off my mind.  Our dear friends are unable to visit this week as they return to Minnesota as he is not doing well at all so this will be a really tough drive for her as she will be the main driver for almost three days. 

Marilyn!  Congratulations on your weight loss.  I would love to lose some weight but I have a lot more to lose than you! 

Betty and I didn't have Mother's Day dinners after church to go to so we thought Steak and Shake would be a good place to go.  Well, we didn't have to wait but it was packed....and noisy with so many little kids there! 

Then when I got home, I set the alarm on my phone and Inky and I took a nice little nap.

I was up past midnight finishing my purse.  I didn't like it since it is soooo wide.  When you pick it up anyone could pick out anything and take it!  So I slip stitched 8 stitches on each end of the top.  I think I like it now!  It's done!! 

Ivalou and I went to Melissa's, her g-daughter, at 5pm for Mother's Day.  There were 6 Mother's there.  Steve grilled burgers and hot dogs out and all the other fixin's were on the island in the kitchen.  Soo much food with strawberries and Angel Food cake topped with whipped cream for dessert! 

Then today is my stress echo test.  Kitty is taking me. 

It is so bright and sunny with some wind!  Beautiful out there.  BUT cold.  It is only 48° right now and only to get to 60° for the high today!  Hope I am not too tired when I come home to mow!  The dandelions need cut!!

Etta Sue how about a picture?

The snow is almost gone the sun is shining brightly.

Larry sorry your children are not well......they are always our children aren't they!

Marilyn Meant to say Well Done! when I commented on my last post.

I have a huge exercise in my course so I had better get at it!

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It was a good Mothers Day yesterday. It was nice to be with my daughter and son in law. Their little chihuahua dog is SO tiny. I would guess at most she weighs 2 lbs. She let me pet her even though it's been quite a while since we were together last.

It's already started out to be a busy day. Had someone to pick up from the hospital very early, then helped them get settled in at home, etc. Then, the quarterly inspection at the apartments was today.

And, I think I'll round out the day by running a few errands including giving my car an oil change.

Y'all have a wonderful day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Thanks Judy I got the message. Thanks to all who sent me their email address. Much appreciated.

Good Morning almost afternoon here on the west coast. I've been to the gym a little later today because I wanted to stop oat the bank on my way to Walmart. Unbelievable I bought a pr of 12-14 capri length yoga pants and a pr of 8-10 shorts. Woo Hoo. The tag on the shorts said loose so I decided to get the smaller size. I waited until I got home to try them on and woo hoo!!! they fit!!!!!

I also bought some birthday cards and some underwear for Keith and a new bra for me.Since I've been home I cleaned the hall bathroom and the kitchen and set out what I will make for lunch. We are having Cheese sticks and Sirloin Burger soup, cake for desert. Our next door neighbor gave us a cake yesterday with only one piece cut out of it. I don't know what kind it is it sorta looks like custard but closer to cheese cake. It isn't either one though.

Judy: I thought you must have gotten snow. We had snow but it didn't.stay on the ground. I saw some other pics up your way. It looked like winter wonderland again. We had a lot.of wind and the waves.were hig. My husband has most of the boards from the demolished boathouse up high enough as far as we know.
We are at our daughter's in Renfree  right now. Her fence came down in the storm that  destroyed our boathouse, so my husband and son are replacing the fence. It's cool here but no snow. I'm enjoying spending time with grandchildrn :)
My sister has her third chemo treatment on Thursday and would appreciate prayers.

Betty:  Prayers for your sister.  So many we know are undergoing chemo therapy.  We lived on a Minnesota lake for 9 years and know all about those storms and all the work regarding docks and boats.  Sorry about the work ahead for your husband.  It is beautiful to see the water. 

Just back from three stores and I potted some herbs and a lavender tiny bush that will have to go in the full sun area.  Hot outdoors - we just had snow a few days ago so this is a jolt to the system.  Time to make iced tea tomorrow for the quilt group tomorrow night. 

I voted on the photos.  Did you? 

Thanks Carol

Betty snow is all gone!!!!

I am struggling with the course I am taking so it is back to where I got lost and study it again.....so I will be scarce here for a while.  Exam is on the 19th of June and i have to know this stuff!!

Good morning, friends,

It promises to be another busy day here in Nashville. I have a hospital pickup in 30 minutes, then we have devotions downstairs, followed by an about-town shopping trip with son, followed by a doctor's appointment, etc.

So, thought I'd better say "Hi," while I had a moment. :)

Y'all have a wonderful day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  It is going to be another glorious day here in Georgia with a bit warmer temps and a sunny day. I was just outside to bring in the trash can and it is very pleasant.   I was able to get a new deadbolt lock for the front door yesterday and they were able to set the lock to the key we have for all of the deadbolts in the house so we won't have to carry another key.  I will try to get it installed today sometime.  Pat has gone to Aldi's and may also get a quick haircut while she is out.  I plan on attending a meeting this morning as am the chairperson for today. We plan on going out to eat at noon today and Pat won't have to cook tonight.   Pat  spoke with Stacey this morning and she is still ill with the flu.  She had gotten to feel better yesterday afternoon and evening.  The visiting nurse told her to get some Gatorade to drink eat some soda crackers.

Carol, I had the same thoughts concerning Janet's trip to Turkey when I say about the explosions.  I feel for your friends and the long drive back to Minnesota.  Long car trips are hard when you are feeling well.  What cute duck names. 

Etta Sue, my Monday men's luncheon group at Steak and Shake yesterday.  Did you know you can order a child's (small) shake?  I had one yesterday.  We stay away from their on weekends because they feed children under a certain age free.  It sounds like you and Ivalou had an enjoyable evening meal at Melissa"s.

Judy, you are right about our children and I suppose we never stop being concerned about them. 

Ruth Ann, what a small dog.  You sure had a busy day today.  Do you have to be in your apartment for the inspection? 

Marilyn, sounds like you had a nice time shopping and enjoyable results when you tried on the clothes. 

Betty, it is always enjoyable to spend time with grandchildren. Hope the treatments are going well for your sister. 

Ontario is in a state of shock and sadness. Tim Bosma was found dead today.  This is a man with a young wife and child, who was selling his pickup.  He took 2 men out for a test drive better than a week ago, and wasn't seen alive again. Such a senseless crime.  Now to find the perps, and bring them to justice.

On a lighter note the weather is holding and will till tomorrow.  We are expecting rain, and the temperature is staying in the 60's.  If it is dry Thursday I will be out mowing again!

God has been good to each of us, let us rejoice in what he HAS done for us and have an attitude of gratitude as this week progresses.

Well, I took a picture of my purse.  I put it in Pictures on the computer.  Then tried to upload it to Photobucket!  They have changed photobucket since I last used it.  I click on things and nothing happens.  Why do they have to fix things that aren't broke?  I have all my animations on Photobucket but I don't see any of them on there!!  I click on CP and nothing!!

Well, I couldn't do the treadmill.  I have never been on a treadmill.  They put me on it and it was faster than I walk and inclined it right away.  One nurse said to stop the treadmill because I was falling.  I wasn't falling....I was floundering.   :ticked:   Just like throwing a kid in the pool and saying, 'Now swim!'  Or putting your youngster in a car and say, 'Now drive!'.  Or your first computer...now search the web!  Without instructions you are lost for awhile.  I was lost! 

So I go to the hospital again tomorrow for the IV and the medical way of doing the stress test.  And sad to say, since I am so big, I have to finish the test Thursday. 

Today I have been to the pool, ate at Perkins, got cat food, got my nails done, filled up the car and got some $$ at the bank!  Next is take my trash to the end of Ivalou's drive for pick up tomorrow morning bright and early! 

It is so nice outside today.  Very windy but a warm/hot breeze!  Really nice!

I think I finally got it!!


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Way to big but it's staying that way!  Whew!

That is lovely Etta Sue!  What did you use to crochet it with?

Lovely bag, Etta Sue.  I really like that.

Marilyn, congrats on your weight loss.  I'm trying as well.

It's so good to read all of your posts.  I've been busy since coming north and was planning on visiting a friend but it hasn't turned out so I may go and have supper with my son! 

All done today at the hospital.  They stuck me three times to get a vein, then wired me up like an EKG and BP cuff.  They injected me with a med that makes your heart rate go up...to 80+.  That lasted about 20 seconds...weird feeling like you are out of breath and you aren't doing anything!  Then they put in an imaging solution.  I got unhooked and went to the waiting room for a half hour.  I got O.J. and cheese and crackers to eat. 

Back to the room and I got images taken of my heart in an OPEN MRI.  I say OPEN because they will have to put me out if I have to have another closed MRI!  Then I was released to go home.

Most of the time the nurses were getting other nurses to come and see my purse.  I have the 'Preparation for the Plastic Bags' and the pattern for a 'Slouch Bag' printed to take tomorrow.  And I am going to take my Slouch Bag and another purse that has a flip phone cell holder on the end.  My phone won't go in that pocket so I will let them find someone with a flip phone and give it to them! 

And JudyB, I don't know what you meant by

QuoteWhat did you use to crochet it with?

But I use a 'J' hook for all my plastic bag projects.  Smaller hooks just don't work!

Where is everyone? 

Bright and sunny here and suppose to be the warmest day of the year so far...84°.  September 12, 2012 was that last time it was 84° in central Indiana.  But it is windy!  You have to hold onto your hat!!

Maybe Judy missed the fact that you use plastic bags, Etta Sue.

Your bag is just beautiful.

I need a new purse and I certainly have plenty of plastic bags (I think they multiply at night when no one's looking) so I'd love to have that pattern, Etta Sue. 

Your hospital visit doesn't sound like a lot of fun.  Remember that prayers are winging heavenward from northern New York.

Hi everyone on another beautiful day.  It is already up to 82 degrees but doesn't seem to be very humid yet.  Stacey is back in the hospital as she thought she was having another heart attack early yesterday and had to call the EMTs.  The doctor's determined it wasn't her heart but her blood pressure was very low and she is still nauseous and they admitted her and started potassium.  Pat just talked with her a few minutes ago and she still isn't feeling not well at all.  I have no idea how long she will be in the hospital.  We had a very busy morning.  After coffee at McDonald's Pat dropped me off at the church for Bible study and she went on to the shoe store and then stopped at the beauty shop to have a hair cut.  She then picked me up at Dunkin' Donut and I went with her to an eye appointment at noon, which didn't take very long.  Her prescription really hadn't changed but she wants some new glasses and will go with progressive lenses as currently she has to remove her glasses when she uses the computer.  She didn't pick out frames today but probably will go back next week and select them if her good friend can go with her to help select a new frame. In an hour or so a friend is coming by to put in the new deadbolt.  I tried to do it yesterday but don't have the strength to get the first piece into the door.  In return I am going to give him a lesson or two on using his new Windows Surface tablet.  On Monday I showed him how to get online and now will help him with some apps and how to generally use the tablet. This is the friend that sometime ago helped fix a plumbing problem and wouldn't accept any payment so this will be a way I can pay back his kindness.

Judy, certainly a shocking death.  Did you know this person?

Etta Sue, beautiful purse you made.  Usually on a treadmill, at least that I have had when I could still do the walking, they start out with it flat and then begin to raise it to cause more stress.  I see you have finished the start of the chemical stress test. 

Pat, hope you have a nice visit with your son this evening. 

Jeanne, the period of uncomfort with the chemical stress test doesn't last very long. 

Etta Sue that sounds like the same kind of stress test I had last month. They put me in the Cat Scanner to take the pictures and told me not to move, woulnd't you know but my nose had a few itches and I did m0ve to scratch. :D

Today Happy is 105 year old (15), I gave both dogs baths this morning, and Happy will get one of his treats and a little bit of Vanilla Ice cream to celebrate, I am also taking lost of photos of both of them. Today

Judy:  There can be no answer as to why anyone would throw away someone's life so senselessly.  Just heartbreaking news.    Good idea for you to go back to your studies and retrace your steps.  My prayers for you on this very issue. 

Etta Sue:  The picture is just great and it sure doesn't look like plastic bags.  I have a microfiber (lightweight) so-called back bag and that helps me throw in everything Don hands my way.  He needs a backpack but why do that since I am so handy?   ;) 

Back from a new doctor's appointment and her generic prescription isn't covered by our plan - $80.99 at the grocery store pharmacy & they gave me $1.50 off -   I almost didn't buy it but must get over this infection.   As Don says - we need to prepare for 2014 when everything hits as this prescription will be much more expensive. 

Just running the attic fan today and trying not to run air conditioning.  We could go down to the basement where it is much cooler and intend to sleep down there when it really heats up around here.

Larry: Stacey is getting prayed for by a lot of your friends - may that be comforting to you and Pat.  Don has a good friend and they trade off helping each other much like you and your friend.  Don can help with some of the electronic things and John helps in a so many ways.  How nice that your friend is thoughtful about your need for a deadbolt lock on your front door.  Don's friend is loaning an electric blanket for tomorrow night as Don is having a CT scan and his allergic reaction is to become shaky and chilled for hours afterward.  This will be such a blessing.  We have such considerate friends. 

Marilyn:  Dogs never think they are old. 

Pat Etta Sue and I talked about it on FB.

Home from a day shopping.  I picked up some things that I have been needing for some time.  It was a good relaxing time.  I actually went out because we had heavy winds and our power went out.  So I went out.  Got groceries as well.  Now home and back to mu studying.  The problem I was struggling with ........wait for it.........I was right and the score key was wrong!!!  Woohoo I did understand what he was teaching!!!  Bad news, I have to wait till January to take the next level of my course. :(

We now have a sunny sky and 69 degrees.  Tomorrow mowing is in order.

My stress test is all done.  Now I can sleep in in the mornings.   ;)

And the Vette is out of my garage.  I couldn't get the hose reels out and my deck is in sad shape...needing the power washer done to it.  I don't know what they do with the Vette since they said it can't be in the rain.  Why, I don't know!  All I can say if you have all these toys and vehicles, YOU need to have a place to store them instead of impending on others.  I won't do it again. 

I am needing a nap.  I rested yesterday but no nap and the lightening and thunder kept me from going to sleep last night!

Overcast day today.  It rained a smidgin on me going to the garage this morning but that was it.  10 inch rain.  Rain drops 10 inches apart!! :lol:

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast morning.  A friend came by yesterday and tried to over two hours to get the deadbolt installed on the front door but was never successful in being able to get both of the holding screws into it.  So I am going to have to call a locksmith.  I suggested he stop trying well before he did but he felt he could get it as had installed deadbolts before and is the maintenance person at one of our local churches.  Stacey is still in the hospital and not feeling better.  We haven't heard from her this morning.  This afternoon we will go to the new friend's home who played cards with us a few days ago and play some more cards and share a meal with them.  Yesterday Pat make a huge potato salad and I got one of those large pans of Stouffer's Mac and Cheese that we are donating at the church to a celebration of the end of the school year and the program out church participates in to help tutor young people from one parent home's.  They did this last year and it was a big success with over 200 young people coming.  Pat will cook the Mac and Cheese and we will take it to our friend's home and then to the church about 5 pm.  This is going to be a full day.

Marilyn, that is really old but know each year for a dog is equal to 7 human years (if I remember correctly).  It sounds like you are treating Happy royally. 

Carol, what is going to happen to us next year on the cost of health care is a concern to everyone.  It has been and continues to be comforting that so many friends and even people we don't even know about through prayer groups are praying for Stacey.  Every year her health seems to be worse and worse.  Hope the electric blanket helps Don tonight.  I know I still love it and don't hesitate to use it when I am feeling chilly, often right after lunch.   

Judy, while rewarding to know you understood the material it is also aggravating that the answer you were trying to get to was wrong.  It sounds like you made good use of your time when the power was out. 

Etta Sue, I don't understand why any car couldn't be in the rain as it is not going to melt.  Is this an antique?  You need to keep your car in the garage as well.  Glad the stress test is over for you. 

If you or family members take photos of the children with an iPhone or other smart phone with a camera they should be aware of the info in the short video.  Very frightening if the settings aren't right. 

   http://www.youtube.com/embed/N2vARzvWxwY?rel=0

Larry that is scarey!

We were about to drive out to the VA when we had a phone call that the CT scanner had a problem.  So, now we will wait until the middle of June.  Meanwhile, we picked up two items at the dry cleaners and Don didn't ask about the price.  Shocking.  Between my antibiotic prescription yesterday and the most expensive dry cleaner on this earth - we were just numb.  Guess my old dress will be going for a lot more years. 

Don walked around the ravine this morning and picked up a hubcap and beer bottles.  Now it looks good again. 

Hi, friends,

I've been taking someone to work at a hospital for the 7 pm to 7 am shift. (Actually, I think the times may be 6:30p to 6:30a.) At any rate, these early hours are making my life a bit difficult right now.

Also the person gets grumpy from the pain in the broken bone. So, ouch! I just ask for grace, and thus far our Lord has provided emotional stability and compassion. May His provision continue!

Today I've been awake since 5:30 am, and gotten lots accomplished. I betcha I'll sleep well tonight. ;)

May our Lord grant each of the strengths we need for the day at hand, and may He, in His wonderful mercy and love, grant answers to our prayers, provided they are in His holy will do be granted.

Much love to all,
Ruth An

Rest when you can Ruth Ann and take care to eat right.

Hi everyone.  It is sunny this morning but suppose to be overcast most of the day with a possibility of some afternoon rain.  We had a very small turnout at our Friday Men's coffee at the senior center but still had an enjoyable time.  Yesterday afternoon we had a fun time with the new couple from our church that we played cards with a few days ago.  The women really beat up on my partner and I as we played hearts.  Then they grilled some chicken and had a couple of side dishes and we enjoyed a delicious dinner with them.  We had to get the food Pat and the other lady had prepared for the high school group celebration at out church and we got it there right at 6 pm.  Today Pat has an commitment and I am riding with a friend to the ROMEO's luncheon at O'Charley's and that will be enough for today.  Stacey is still in the hospital but was able to keep a little container of lemon Italian Ice down late yesterday afternoon.  Pat just spoke with her and she had tried to eat a little soup last evening and it made her very nauseous and she isn't feeling any better this morning.

Carol, I think we are all seeing sticker shock every time we pay for something.  We try to stay away from clothes that require dry cleaning.  Nice of Don to tidy up the neighborhood.

Ruth Ann, sure hope your transportation service doesn't have to last too long, but from what you wrote it sounds like it might be for several weeks until the leg heals.  Being retired should mean not having to get up early every morning unless you want to. 

Hi Judy.  I agree that info on photos is really scary if children are involved. 

Morning all.  I am half way through the assignment i have to hand in today.  The balance won't be to hard to complete.

Just a while ago our whole house shook, Nothing on the news about an earthquake yet that I can see, however if it was that would make the third while we have lived here.  The whole house shook and there is no wind to cause that!!!

It is a beautiful day today warm, and sunny, no hit of any clouds.  I am off and will check back in a little later.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/05/17/4-8-magnitude-earthquake-hits-ontario/

The difference between earthquakes up here in the North (Laurentian Shield) and what is seen in California and the ring of fire, is the fact that the plates move horizontally rather than vertically.  They do some damage, however not the damage that is seen around the ring of fire.

Taken from Ring of Fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Our father instilled in me a love of Geology.  The fact that we are feeling earthquakes up here has always been a surprise to me, as I was always taught that earthquakes were not possible on "the Shield".  This goes to prove that God knows more than our teachers!

Larry, the Vette is a 1974 model so it is a classic collector.  It has both a soft top and hard top but it must have some leaking problems, too. 

I got call from KD asking about my Nuclear Stress Testing.  They were on their way to Michigan in his new 2013 Chevrolet Silverdo....red.  We like red!  But now I have a job of watering her flowers on the hangars by the garage and around their deck!  They are coming back Sunday.

Kitty found me a red couch.  I have always wanted a red couch since moving into this house.  I have a double Lazy Boy couch now but would like to have a couch that I can take a nap on...that division in the Lazy Boy hurts my hips!  But this couch is at a consignment shop in Lapel.  I may go see it today to either take it or not!  Then will have to find someone to get it and deliver it for me and take this Lazy Boy away!! 

And I have a project for church to do.  July 4th, a lady in church is signing for 'God Bless the USA' by Lee Greenwood.  The music director would like some still images to show on the overhead that goes along with the words to the music.  So I need to search for some images online. 

That's about it for today!

Judy, we felt the earthquake here too. We have two of our children living in the Ottawa Valley, and they felt it more than us as they are closer. Our son was teaching, and they evacuated the school. It was good to see the explanation of the difference of earthquakes here in the north.

My sister went for chemo yesterday, but was unable to have her treatment as her platelets were too low. Hopefully they will be higher for her next Thursday when they try again. God is in control.

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast and not really chilly but damp and cool morning.  We had rain for a couple of hours during the night and perhaps will get more today.  Just back from coffee and will leave in a little bit to attend a meeting and that will be it for the day.  Pat talked with Stacey a little bit ago and she still isn't doing very well.  The doctor is taking her off of the medicine she has been taking for the Gastroparesis as it apparently has a lot of side effects.  I did have a good time at the ROMEO's lunch yesterday except O'Charley's was extremely busy and very noisy and it was hard to even talk to the person next to you and the service was very slow.  However, the food was good.

Judy, that sure sounds like an earthquake.  Hope it did no damage to your home.  We lived through several earthquakes when we lived in Alaska in the late 60s and they are frightening. 

Etta Sue, I would think flowers would be ok for such a short time so surprised they would need you to water them.  Hope the couch was what you are looking for. 

Betty, I bet the school children were a bit upset with the earthquake but the school was wise to evacuate the school building.  Sorry to read that your sister wasn't able to have her chemo.

Hi, friends,

I'm just peeking in the back door again. :)

Plans for today have changed, so I think it's good to have a bit of time to check the computer, etc.

Y'all have a wonderful day.

Ruth Ann

Computers!!  Can't live with them and can't live without them!  I downloaded a Free YouTube Downloader and all kinds of tagalongs came with it.  Then it wants me to update the Flash Player and again tagalongs come with it.  And you don't have the options to say yes or no to these tagalongs.  So I hope I can uninstall them from the Control Panel.  AND I can't find where the Free YouTube Downloader went!  Grrrrr! 

I have done nothing but piddle with the computer yesterday afternoon and since.  It's challenging but I am going to win!

We've been taking nails out of boards this afternoon. We're hoping to use some of the boards to rebuild and have a small shed at the lake. I guess I'll build up some arm muscles doing this. It's beautiful today and we are enjoying the time down at the beach even if we are working. Tonight we're hoping to have a bonfire and get rid of some of the broken boards.

Etta Sue: I agree, computers can  be frustrating. This one has been acting up a bit on me too.

Larry: Yes, it was disappointing for my sister when she couldn't have her chemo because she was "psyched up" for it. Another week might be good for her though. God knows what is best. I've been praying for your family - you've been dealing with a lot in the last while too.

Have a great day everyone!

I have really been scarce here this week.  I'm sorry about that.  The exercise I have had to do has been brutal.  I finally sent my results to Heather to see where I have gone wrong...  Three times through it and still it's wrong.. Grrrr.

John has come in from mowing the lawns, There is still some left.  Hopefully on Monday he will finish and till the garden.  We need to get it all planted, we are early this year however the weather seems to now be co-operating.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening, and hope Jeanne gets her puter back up and running soon!

Hello to everyone:    I once new a Dilly & Dally both identical twins there full names were Dylis & Dora   to the day that they went home to the Lord they dressed identical one of them did get married but yes they still dressed the same two of everything.   The most caring women you would ever meet.

Marilyn:  congratulations

Judy 1+ 1 = 2

Ruth

Ruth:  I am happy that you remembered your very caring friends  = they sound like they were very special.

It has been a long day with half of it spent in Colorado Springs.  We came home to windy weather but no rain out of the clouds here.  It is snowing hard at Copper Mountain although they won't open the ski resorts says the report. 

JudyB~I forget.  What is it that you are studying? 

I am all ready for church.  I am running the projector system today.  We do it for three weeks and then rest 9 weeks.  Today is my third Sunday.  I love doing it but love sitting with family and friends more!

I finally did a Systems Restore yesterday.  I still can't get Corel PSP X5 to recognize my wireless scanner to import photos.  When I click Twain Source...the only option is not my scanner.  I have a photo of my husband and I way back in 1978.  As some photos do, it is mainly red now.  I wanted to colorize it.  I did but used my old laptop and Corel PSP X2.  And the Help on X5 was useless.  Wouldn't even search for 'importing', 'Twain' or 'scanner'.  I did find a website where you could comment but they don't reply to it!  Duh!

I realized that I have Animal Planet on my DirecTV now.  Loved watching shows about cats last evening. 

It looks to be sunny today but I think the humidity is high.  The horizon is hazy.  But not a cloud in the sky and not a bit of wind!!  It's 62° and rising! 

Hi everyone.  What a night of storms we had starting at about 4:15 this morning.  There was about a two hour or more period of seemingly constant lightning and thunder with some of the strikes very close.  We got tons of rain and flash flood warnings and we may have more rain today.  We will not go to church this morning since we want to go down to Atlanta to see if we can help Stacey if she gets released from the hospital today.  However, it may not be today and if not hopefully tomorrow.  She seemed to be feeling better last evening.  That will probably be it for today.  Pat hasn't said whether she wants to go out to lunch or fix something here. 

Etta Sue, that is aggravating when you get programs downloaded you don't want.  I would think there would have been a desktop icon for that YouTube program. I assume you installed the software for your printer on your computer even though it is wireless.  Animal Planet does have some nice programs.  When my dad was in the nursing home he had it on most of the time although would be sleeping a lot or at least have his eyes closed but I watched it when I was with him. 

Betty, I remember as a young man helping my dad remove nails from boards and some of them can be quite difficult to remove. 

Judy, is this your accounting course you are struggling with?  If so, do they still use practice sets to walk you through the accounting process.  That was always my favorite part of accounting classes. 

Ruth, interesting story about the identical twins. 

Carol, glad you didn't have to deal with slick, wet roads on your trip.

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Yes it is accounting course, and I was working on Closing the Books.  Got all the closing done correctly, however I couldn't get it to balance correctly.  Heather pointed out the major mistakes, I did the corrections, and from there changed the accounts.  Worked through the balances again and found I had an original total wrong.  Fixed that and worked through the accounts again.......The balance was then out $110.....I gave up, submitted my work with an explanation.  Only to realize that I forgot little things like the double underline and other things, all small costly mark wise however those marks add up.  Yes I am disappointed at my mistakes.  The part that I am able to laugh about is the Software Simply Accounting does this automatically......Thinking I will buy this software for next year!!!  I was talking to a friend about my problem and she went into gales of laughter as she uses Simply Accounting and hasn't had to close books since she was in school.

Today it is rainey, damp, good day to relax and rejuvenate.  Next lesson begins tomorrow.

I went out last night to play,  Thought there would be some nice sunset pictures.  In the hour I decided to go out and actually leaving the sky clouded over, and there were no spectacular pictures to be taken.  This is the best I could get.

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I was about 4 feet (or less) away from a deer, however it was so dark that I couldn't get a focus on it even with the flash....It just stood there watching me try to take its picture.

It was good to get away from my work.

Beautiful photo Judy

Church on the Rock........Worth listening on line!!!!!!!! (From Winnipeg, in Manitoba Canada.)

Well .... I've been to California and back again.  It seems that road just gets longer every time I drive it!  I came home pretty tired, but have been working on getting rested for the daze ahead.  I will be making the trip once again the end of June.  We are anticipating a mini family reunion then.  My two sisters are coming from back east and we have reserved a restored Victorian mansion in downtown Sacramento for a couple nights (maybe longer).  We plan a tour of the wine country, and an authentic luau, among other things. Hopefully, we will be able to gather some of the local (Sacramento area) family members to join in the fun and festivities as well.

I just wanted to check in and let y'all know I'm still alive and kicking .... and will be back as I can get here.

Y'all take care now, y'hear?

Well, it's that time again...  time to walk through the musty old CP basement and up the moss-covered steps at the end of the corridor to get to our new "Thoughts for the Week"!  Enjoy the walk or you can CLICK HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=12623.0) to get there faster---or cleaner!!   ;D