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Morning Ladies; Cold and damp here today, and I think I caught a bug at the hospital yest... or it was a bug that was just lurking in me anyways... Chest sore, crud coming up.. glands all swollen...yuk I called my Family Doc, for a rx of Tamiflu... but she says it sounds more like an infection than FLU... so she want s to see me at 1 pm probably need antibiotics.... But otherwise its a GREAT DAY ABOVE THE GRASS!!! and I am going to enjoy it!! Making plans for March is definetly uplifting for the spirits... anytime I can SEE my 7`s in the FLESH is cause for excitement!!!! :scared2: :wink2: :biggrin:

Just finished our music rehearsal :huh2: It was horrible, ending were bad, John couldn`t remember where he was to c ome in (and stay out) argh!!! hopefully we have a nother practice FRIDAY before the Sunday gig. Dropped a couple of songs (ones that I liked too :mad:) Cause John says they are not ready for Primetime Viewing yet....:cursing: Leaving in a few to sleep over at my GF house... she just had Pelvic floor surge, and tomorrow her hubby is having SPINAL surgery down in T.O. so I am going to drive them... but gotta get up at 3 a.m to leave in plenty of time .... his surg. is 6 a.m. I am picking up Swiss Chalet chicken on the way

I love the idea of PALM SPRINGS in MARCH.... great idea!!!Phyl says there are LOTS of trailers in her park to rent.... Good thinking Linda!! Oh yeah, the rash has gone :smile: It only lasted a week this time... and hopefully stays GONE forever now. I think its thew post menopause thing... because there is no estrogen ;down there; I think the environment is totally changed....ugh! Getting old is definetly not for wimps!!!! Is this the big day for Earl???

Hi Ladies: Well, been a busy couple of days.... defleeing the house! Sheesh, what a job, vacumming, spraying, washing dogs... then today Floors... Also put away the TRUCK/CAMPER today for the winter, had to take out the batteries, and wrap it in the BIGGEST Tarp I have ever seen.!!! Luckily Peter was able to back it into the backyard so I can see if from my deck all winter and CRY!!!!! LOL HUgs Karla on all that school work, you are one determined lady.... ya, and keep on saving your $10 a week for our JULY trip... wherever that is???? It will still be fun... pPerhaps this year we should all go EAST>???? Wisconcin or NEW YORK CITY...??? how about that? We could rent a house on Long Island or Martha Vineyard??? huh, whadayathink???? We've been NORTH, we've been WEST, we could do SOUTH but its so darn hot in July!!! So I vote EAST.... but you know me, I'm UP for anything. Linda: Your Melsky and my Petie are like 2 peas in a pod. Peter would make me work too if I had to pay for health insurance!!! I just kept working to add to my RRSP's (401K's) so that I'd have enough money when I'm old... He gets a pension from the military... but m,e, nothing.... As I had to move around Jobs so much because of HIS career, so I kindof made my OWN pension with Registered Retirement Savings Plan... But you are SO CLOSE, counting the days.... oh joy oh bliss!!! Then you can travel more hee,hee,hee.. Janet: Your house sounds like mine, one BIG fur ball of doggie fur... do you get fleas in Cali???? Mine seem to be gone (hopefully) havn't had a bit on my leg yet... (CROSS YOUR FINGERS FOR ME) You'll have fun outfitting Andrew's apt. It'll be fun!!! and its one more step into Adult hood for him >: Phyl: I'll be praying for Earl , and hopefully he dosn't give the Recovery Room nurses a hard time this time out... Good Novel I hope... let me know how he goes... Last night we had a music rehersal, and tomorrow another one... its SUNDAY 24th that we play at Kokomo Beanz Cafe... so we gotta be good :-) :smile: Oh Linda, I hear you on the food.... yikes.... don't even want to THINK about calories.... gotta rejoin WW I think.... I need something:eek:

The Capitol Building in Havana Cuba... My friend is vacationing there right now and sent pictures.... Oh I wish I were there!!!

Yes, I was banded by Dr. Yau July 11th 2007, he is a great surgeon Good luck to you:tongue2:

Karla: HUGs on the homework... you are so smart... I would be way too lazy to embark on a Masters Program... give yourslef a pat on the back. Phyl; Ouch!!! Bridget has a case of fleas right now... I think she got them up north.... now i have bites...:wink2: Janet; Have fun bowling and WIN Linda: Cora and Ely visits this weekend?? How arew Mels wounds healing upÉ

Oh my Gosh Janet; 6 wks until vacaytion..... yippee"!! You will have so much fun. Quality time with the family. I just LOVE the star costume.... you look so cute it in... and appropriate, as YOU are OUR S T A R too.... PHyl, I guess I missed something, Earl is having nose surgery?? Well, that kinda figures as he`s had such a terrible time with the sinus`s lately... Hope that all works out o.k. for him... GIve him a HUG from Me:biggrin: Well Girls, I worked yest. at the clinic 5 hours... o.k. not bad... then today I worked at the advance Poll for the election 8 hours, then I worked 3 hours for a KIDS b-day party at the Community room.... OMG I think I am going to die.... a 12 hour day for MOI???? I think not!!! I am a lazy asssed retired person:eek: Oh, the money will be nice..$$$$.. I booked a cruise in JAN for 15 days.... don`t yell at me.... I know... my next door neighbor said ``what, you are going away again???``` yup, and then she says `` Peter let you go away again??``` Like he needs to give me permission?!?!?!? I think NOT.... Italy, Greece, Crete, Turkey, Egypt. I am going with an old high school friend of mine... she lives in Toronto, and is single.... I hope we get along fine....she came up for Peter`s 60-th Bday party... so we kept in touch. But I am paying for my flight and cruise, so I`ll still have my Aeroplan miles....

Nope, I am not going to bitchslap you.. If it helps think of all the Vitamin C you got, as well as fibre!!! Nutrition Facts Grapes Serving Size: 10 cup, seedless Report incorrect nutrition info Amount Per Serving Calories600.0 Total Fat9.0 g Saturated Fat3.0 g Polyunsaturated Fat3.0 g Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g Trans Fat0.0 g Cholesterol0.0 mg Sodium32.0 mg Potassium1,760.0 mg Total Carbohydrate284.0 g Dietary Fiber16.0 g Sugars150.0 g Protein11.0 g see Karla, you didn't do as much damage as you thought!!!:biggrin: Janet: loved the STAR employee picture, that was so cute... I bet you got that for coming in early and moving all those files before WORK even started.

Well girls, I am back. Nice trip, camper worked fine, and I did the "DUMP" myself.. Peter is really grosssed out by that chore... SO I said that I would do it... I use disposable gloves so its not that bad, except I sprayed myself in the face with the clean Water hose... dah!!! Trying to get all caught up on the posts... Peter is doing laundry and I am off to the Laser Clinic in a few minutes to cover a shift for someone... Tomorrow I work at the Election Advance Poll again.. easy money!!! Linda; Your trip is coming up fast!!! Minniapolis sounds like it was FUN. Sorry about the funeral.. yah its kinda weird now adays when people put funny music in... Just so you all know... when I go... just lift a few Long Island Ice teas while you are watching a beautiful sunset... oh yeah, and PHYL can sing ... if she wants to. Karla, so glad that the school people are getting your temp replacement all soarted out early, that will give you peace of mind.... Can't you just wait to have 6 weeks off!!!! Janet: You have enought excersise points saved up to have that Reeses Peices... hope you enjoyed it. PHyl. I must have missed the part where your MOm and Uncle Ed moved into the Seniors Residance... Thank Goodness for that... It'll make worrying about them less huh??? Good meals, and safty for them. Well ladies, more later ... gotta get to work Oh, weather up at Temagami was COOL, the boys took all the docks out(a one day work event) and Krystal and I fought.... I don't know what it is... we just vetch at each other all the time... I hated that....

HI GIrls, just a quick check in... van all packed and waiting for Peter to get home from theairport then WHOOSH we're gone. Janet: I know you miss Andrew, and he's a good kid... like you said he just needed reassurance that he COULD comehome if he wanted... how cute... You are a good friend to your coworkers, they are lucky to have you to Settle them all down. Aren't you getting excited about your TRIP~!~ wow, it will be so great to have the whole family togehter... you are a good LA-LA~~ Phyl: Poor Earl, he has suffered so with this sinus infection... get him some more antibiotics if you need to... Its a terrible pain. Zoey, little minch, I wonder whats up with her???? Do you think she might have gotten into your medications/pills etc... lying around??? Her behaviour is really weird!! I'd probably take her to the vet too... I worry about the 4 legged friends. Linda; I agree with the girls, get that BP episode checked out... really strange:crying: You will have a great weekend though with driving plans etc... HUG MELski and so glad he is healthy after all. Take pictures of all those stiches!! Karla; Enjoy your weekend, you will do fine on your paper... I just know you are a perfectionist, and put TONS of work into your masters program... Happy Quilting!~!! You would have laughed you ass off at me last night. I came home from the poll, poured myself a glass of wine and went downstairs to make my BLOCK OF THE MONTH (class is this week) so right off the bat, I cut my fabric WRONG... of course there is no extra provided... so I break out my stash of batik fabric and find something to match and replace the ruined fabric.. so let that be a lesson to ME!!! Do not CUt and Drink!!!! Geez and I thought I was safe at home:wink: This blk of the month stared in Sept, it costs $20 to join, and if you show up each month with your previous months block completed you get the current mo's block material and instructions for free, you have to stay after class for 30 mins to hear her sales Speil, then you are free to go.. and be back next mo. with your blk completed. At the end of the year you have 12 blks, enough to make a quilt top... all for $20... so its a good deal, but if you miss a class.. it costs you a penalty of $10... its fun and there are 3 of us going together.. so we yak our faces off in the car. But its not like YOU girls, I miss you all!!!! I quess Steph and Karri are still being quiet:confused:

o.k. here is a link that explains Canadian Thanksgiving and why its different than U.S. Canadian Thanksgiving Linda; So happy that Mel`s prostate came back clear!!! Now does he have to continue with medication to keep things flowing?? Peter has been taking the meds for BPH for 3-4 years now...helps him alot. Karla; Are you getting enought protien...ie. 60 grams per day??

Thanks Phyl, yes it will be a great weekend... Petie will be home tomorrow aft. and then we head out in the RV for a few days.... YEAH... I vcan`t wait to try it out.. all packed and ready to roll. Elections (Advance Poll) went well today.l.. 200 came in a voted early... Gosh, people don`t read instruction though... it is kinda infuriating.. they come in without their voter card, and without ID, and expect to vote... didn`t anyone ever hear of FRAUD....!!!!! Ya, we gotta be sure YOU are YOU, and if no ID then you have to swear an oath (paperwork for me) and then they get their ballot... oh yea and the get asked `are you a Canadian Citizen?``.... you would not believe how many old timers get pissed with this question. :biggrin: Ah, but it was fun anyways.... on my second glass of wine, and then John is coming over for a rehearsal.... Night everyone, I may be on again later.... CBL

Yup, I am glad its friday too. Working at an Advance POLL today for the election. I will be pooped by 4 p.m. But its a $150 easy bucks!!!! Then Peter gets home in the a.m. and we leave for Temagami for a Thanksgiving weekend with my Sister and DBIL... we are taking the camper...and the doggies:thumbup: Will be away the first half of next week so if you don't see me that's why. Love you all, C:wub: YUM, turkey!!!!!

OH my gosh, I woke up to YAKING Dogs too!!! Twig decided to eat grass last night... so his dinner didn't digest... blecht!! AT least he had the decency to do it on the hardwood floor and NOT the bed...

Ah Linda; I am praying tonight for you and Mel... Keeping positive thoughts for a negative result. I am so sorry to hear about your 54 year old friend. GOsh that is just too young to die. Janet: yup, you are right on the money... food not good this week... Im not going to say I'll do better or be accountable... my w/l struggles are just getting to be too damn boring and predictable.... Phyl; Tell Earl that you were never in danger, Janet is a GOOD driver, you gotta speed up now and then to get around the idiots. Karla; How is Alysia??? How are you?? Did you get your sleep caught up? WEll, got my Lt Hip checked out yesterday... not arthritis, but rather bursitis... which still hurts, but its only temporary. Doc gave me a note for a Physiotherapist, and Celebrex... I'm not going to the physio until after our camping trip and the elections... too much going on in the next 2 weeks. Oh yeah, and um, my little "Unmentionable" rash is B A C K... argh!!! Itchy, nasty thing... gosh when will I learn NOT to use Personal Wet Wipes... it was right after that ... boom!!! So I am doubling up with Benadryl and putting ICE on my who-who.... o.k. stop your laughing!!!:thumbup:

Ya, You are right... it is getting old.... really missing him today... Its weird, when he's here I take it for granted... when he's gone all the little dumb ass things that bug me.... don't seem relevant anymore.... arggh

Got a gig coming up Nov 4th... in Barrie at a Celebration for Veterens Day... Practice today with John and then again on Friday night.Doggies have both been sleeping with me all week while Peter is away... they are so cuddly :thumbdown:

Great pictures Janet!!! Karla, I am sorry about DD#4... bladder or kidney infection?? Could it be an etopic pregnancy??? HUGS all around, hope its nothing serious!!! I'm with Janet, Cheetos in an emergency... no problemo!!! WHere is Phylis????? Did Earl and Zoey miss you bunches???

Ah Chicken Jerky , I get it at Giant Tiger, its a discount dept store with a grocery section in it... this is the brand name below. Jack Links Chicken Nuggets

Ya you are right, there was NOTHING on Tv last night. My fish that I loved is called WHITEFISH it is fresh fish from Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) it is VERY mild and does not have that 'fishy' smell.... I can't eat strong smelling fish, makes me gag!!:thumbup: Where did you get the idea that Halibut is high in Calories??? Fish is very low fat and low cal and high in Protien and Omega 3's... ESPECIALLY Cold Water fish like HALIBUT... it is from the North Atlantic and VERY good for you... I am sure if you ask your Coscto might carry the WHITEFISH, or I also love TILAPIA, which is an ocean fish and also very mild... they FARM alot of Tilapia now because its become so popular, so becareful... that you buy WILD fish... I watched a documentary a few weeks ago on FARMED SALMON vs WILD Salmon... you should SEE what they Feed the farmed fish... its gross... and they add DYE to the Salmon fish food so that their flesh has that nice RED colour...artificially.... so again WE eat that dye as well... I just hate that Idea. I know, you can also become paranoid with all the health warnings that you hear about our food products... I hate to think about it too much... we'll just end up eating grass like the free range cows LOL:lol: Cold here yest and today, I can hardly get warm... Fall has arrived :smile2: gOT THE gas fireplace on, socks and slippers, tshirt, hoodie and jeans... am bearly keeping warm... it is bright and sunny though.. I should go for a walk with the beasties. Peter leaves tomorrow for 6 days.... yeah!!!! I like the house to myself now and then, but by the end of the week I'll probably be whining that I am lonely... so just tell me to SHUT THE HELL UP:tongue: Planning on doing lots of sewing and singing... to keep busy and out of the cupboards... only healthy food in the house. Did I mention how much I love CHicken JERKY!!!! OMG its good... oh yeah, and I gott a drink lots of TEA... that'll keep my warmed up too. Happy SUNDAY everyone.

Fun Saturday, went on a Quilt Shop Hop... Started out at 6:30 a.m. for a 40% off Fabric sale... but when the reg price is $18 a metre (40 inches) thats still expensive fabric... So I didn`t buy much at that store. 2nd store was a tiny one, kinda outa the way place, but once we found it I hit the JACKPOT.. bought some lovely fabric for $4. a meter so bought 8 m of that, then 4 m of 2 fabrics at $7 m... so still a great find... yippee!!! Then on to store £3 and 4... didn`t buy any thing else but it WAS fun browzing.... Stashed alll the fabric into my quilting room quickly so Peter wouldn`t see that I bought more!!! Fish for supper, tatter tots, which got stuck and had to c ome up... then back to eating the fish which was DELICIOUS!!! Tonight, its been hard to stay away from snacks.... argh, but my cal tally for the day is still only 1200.... so that is still success!!!

Well, Friday night, 9 p.m. shows should be coming on soon... plus I am up early to go:w00t: to the fabric show ... big sale... I am going just to keep my GF Sally from spending too much :thumbup:

Oh crap is right! :smile2: :mad2: :smile: :crying: :smile: I still have trouble with bread, try toasting it... sometimes that allows me to eat it, albiet very slowly, and chew chew chew.... Every fill adj. is a learning curve all over again. Be patient it`ll work out. I like the flat Whole wheat Pita bread, I cut it into little triangles and then bake it for 10 mins to crisp it up... makes for great dipping with hummous, baba ganoosh etc.... ham salad, egg salad dipped with pitas... yum... I am getting hungry!!:crying: :thumbup: DH took me out for dinner tonight... said ``ah, you didn`t have a good start to the day`` dah, no kidding F__kwad!!! So I had seafood linguine 500 cals but oh so worth it.....:thumbup:

Yes, Janet and Phyl... have a great weekend... really wish I was going today... Totally pissed with my husband. I am sleeping and he starts running the dishwasher at 6 freeking a.m.!!!! WFT I'd like to send HIm to a deserted island!~~~