Ok Gang - Here's our new thread (I think) - I haven't started an new thread in ages..

I will post a link to this thread for all our original Lucky #7 who pop in every now and then so they can find us..

Edited August 7, 200917 yr by IndioGirl55

Hey gang - came her an hr ago but Kaitlin skyped me - so I have been on the phone/computer with them for the last hour..

Karla - The memorial isn't til friday - Celebration of life really - I think pple need them cuz the pple left need to day goodbye - my gf dad didn't have anything and my dad said that at least a memorial so that pple could say their goodbyes..

The 2% cheese is good and it melts. Yep this is a lifetime thing - but it takes time - I just ate a piece of 50 cal cheese - really didn't want it it just sounded good..

Well need to go feed the dogs and watch dancing w/the stars from last night -

I will ck bk later

IMHO... funerals are an important part of the grieving process and help to bring some closure for family and friends. SIL's mother refused to have a service for her husband 3 yrs ago. He was well known in the area and a VIP in the company he worked for. I know for certain that family members still have a difficult time dealing with the fact there was no funeral or memorial of any kind. She couldn't deal with it, so she adamantly insisted there be nothing at all.. no celebration of his life, no funeral, no burial. He was cremated and that was it!

You must have posted while - I was talking to the kids

I agree 100% pple need to be remembered..

Morning,

Phyl, I dropped the check in the mail last night, so I guess I'm totally committed, can't wait, it will be so much fun.

Got my tickets for the Roadshow yesterday!!!

Actually working on next years stuff, probably should focus on this year, but I always get this way toward the end of the year. I just can't seem to make myself sit down and 'do it'.

Well, I hope you all have a great day. TTFN

Good Morning Gang...

Not much to report - Watched Dancing w/the Stars & Idol

dinner was grilled cheese (lite bread & 2% cheese)

Don't know what I am going to do for lunch today - maybe a lean cusine since I don't have left overs..

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I`ve been away for a couple of days... nursing my Uncle and Aunt back to health...hee,hee...

Really just put up a few meals for them in the freezer so that they could rest and recouperate from the hospital stay.

I said my serenity prayer many times over the last couple days, and it did help. PLUS, my Uncle is diabetic and is not watching what he eats very well.... so I was trying to do some nutrician education with him... this really kept me on the straight and narrow, as I felt I had to be an good example....

Take care and have a great WEDNESDAY

Candice

Karla; great job on finishing that Masters assignment.. and the dog walk. WOW that was a big one, you must have seen the whole town.!!!

PHyl: sorry you in a funk, it happens to us all at times... but you are doing the right things and looking after your health. Getting your exercise goes a long way to lifting a mood.

I didnt`really think you ate a lot??? Puzzled at that one, cause I saw you eating for 3 days... and you ate less than me. Maybe our metabolism is FLICKed up from so many years of dieting. Try the journaling, eat 800 one day, 1000 the next, 950, 875, then 1200 and see if that dosn`t shake off a few... trick your body into losing again.

Janet: hugs on the funeral, I agree with Phyl. there needs to be a `coming together`of family and friends. It is psychologically necessary IMHO

CAUTION: Funny story to follow....

Well you know that when I was at my AUnt & Uncles I would slip out for a few hours, go over to the starbucks and do my email.... while there I thought ah-ha... I`ll buy my Uncle (diabetic) a bottle of their sugar free syrups... Ummmwhat flavor??? So I got Hazelnut...

got home and showed my Uncle how the SF Syrup would make his coffee taste just as yummy without putting his sugars up to 17!!!! (they are supposed to be under 8, Cdn measurements) so He says O.k. I`ll try it...

OH my, he dosn`t like Hazelnut, it reminds him of the Liquour Frangelico!!!! OMG (regroup)<

So next morning I say, hey Uncle I have to go over to Starbucks to do my mail, pick up some tinfoil yada,yada...he says ``well I have to go to the bank, so I`ll come with yA`

Get to starbucks and I ordered 2 skinny lattes, vanilla... he wants a LARGE, and I get a SMALL... I go to pull out my wallet to pay. He says ``ÒH no, its my treat, you``ve been so good to me and Aunt``..

I said, Uh Uncle I`ll pay, cause when y ou see how much$$ it will be you are gonna have a stroke!`` He insists... the bill is $9.34 and he hands her a $10... she gives him back change... now rememer my Uncle is profoundly DEAF...

He yells at the barista, Hey what are you trying to pull, I gave you a $10!!!! we sit down....

Now drinking this DELUX coffee, he is gripping, grumbling etc... I say BUT do you like it Uncle???? Oh yah, I guess so... but its too damn hot!!!! ( its coffee!)

Then in his very big OUTSIDE voice he says, `do me a favor, when we get home check my drawers., cause I think I shit myself`!!!!

Then we continue our trip, going next to the bank... he has to go in c ause he`` dosn`t trust those damn Money grabbing Machine things`

Oh my gosh these old folks are so funny... this is my Mom`s Brother... and teh genetic link is very strong... I just kept laughing...

I get home and am retelling these stories to my DH and he says to me...... get ready..... STOP YELLING, I`m right here beside you, I can hear just fine!!!

I realized then that I had been talking for the past 3 days in a VERY LOUD voice... Aunt is deaf in one ear, but he is in both... Has hearing aids and just REFUSES to wear them...they sit collecting dust on his nighttable.. he just thinks it is no problem, and can`t understand why everyone else in the world just can`t Speak UP!

Please tell me we are not all going to end up like this!!!

- there were many other instances to chuckle about but I`ll save the rest for Seattle... and a few glasses of wine!

Glad to be home:lol: oh and stuck to my food plan and am now down 5 lbs.... yeah!!

PHyl: sorry you in a funk, it happens to us all at times... but you are doing the right things and looking after your health. Getting your exercise goes a long way to lifting a mood. I didn't`really think you ate a lot??? Puzzled at that one, cause I saw you eating for 3 days... and you ate less than me. Maybe our metabolism is FLICKed up from so many years of dieting. Try the journaling, eat 800 one day, 1000 the next, 950, 875, then 1200 and see if that dosn`t shake off a few... trick your body into losing again.

Janet: hugs on the funeral, I agree with Phyl. there needs to be a `coming together`of family and friends. It is psychologically necessary IMHO

CAUTION: Funny story to follow....

Well you know that when I was at my AUnt & Uncles I would slip out for a few hours, go over to the starbucks and do my email.... while there I thought ah-ha... I`ll buy my Uncle (diabetic) a bottle of their sugar free syrups... Ummmwhat flavor??? So I got Hazelnut...

got home and showed my Uncle how the SF Syrup would make his coffee taste just as yummy without putting his sugars up to 17!!!! (they are supposed to be under 8, Cdn measurements) so He says O.k. I`ll try it...

OH my, he dosn`t like Hazelnut, it reminds him of the Liquour Frangelico!!!! OMG (regroup)<

So next morning I say, hey Uncle I have to go over to Starbucks to do my mail, pick up some tinfoil yada,yada...he says ``well I have to go to the bank, so I`ll come with yA`

Get to starbucks and I ordered 2 skinny lattes, vanilla... he wants a LARGE, and I get a SMALL... I go to pull out my wallet to pay. He says ``ÒH no, its my treat, you``ve been so good to me and Aunt``..

I said, Uh Uncle I`ll pay, cause when y ou see how much$$ it will be you are gonna have a stroke!`` He insists... the bill is $9.34 and he hands her a $10... she gives him back change... now remember my Uncle is profoundly DEAF... He yells at the barista, Hey what are you trying to pull, I gave you a $10!!!! we sit down.... Now drinking this DELUX coffee, he is gripping, grumbling etc... I say BUT do you like it Uncle???? Oh yah, I guess so... but its too damn hot!!!! ( its coffee!)

Then in his very big OUTSIDE voice he says, `do me a favor, when we get home check my drawers., cause I think I shit myself`!!!!

Then we continue our trip, going next to the bank... he has to go in c ause he`` dosn`t trust those damn Money grabbing Machine things`

Oh my gosh these old folks are so funny... this is my Mom`s Brother... and the genetic link is very strong... I just kept laughing...

I get home and am retelling these stories to my DH and he says to me...... get ready..... STOP YELLING, I`m right here beside you, I can hear just fine!!!

I realized then that I had been talking for the past 3 days in a VERY LOUD voice... Aunt is deaf in one ear, but he is in both... Has hearing aids and just REFUSES to wear them...they sit collecting dust on his night table.. he just thinks it is no problem, and can`t understand why everyone else in the world just can`t Speak UP!

Please tell me we are not all going to end up like this!!!

- there were many other instances to chuckle about but I`ll save the rest for Seattle... and a few glasses of wine!

Glad to be home:lol: oh and stuck to my food plan and am now down 5 lbs.... yeah!!

Too funny! Can't wait for some more stories! But I like the "check my drawers" the best!!

Yeah... I weighed 200 for so many years back in the 70's-80's, I think my body just wants to settle in here. I've been so tight, I'm not able to eat too much. Yeah, ate out too many times lately... Tracy & Jim are a bad influence!! LOL! But I have ramped up my exercise!

Hey... guess who is here for a morning visit... sitting on my lap, licked my bf plate clean and is now washing my arm!!! HAHAHA!!

Too funny! Can't wait for some more stories! But I like the "check my drawers" the best!!

Yeah... I weighed 200 for so many years back in the 70's-80's, I think my body just wants to settle in here. I've been so tight, I'm not able to eat too much. Yeah, ate out too many times lately... Tracy & Jim are a bad influence!! LOL! But I have ramped up my exercise!

Hey... guess who is here for a morning visit... sitting on my lap, licked my bf plate clean and is now washing my arm!!! HAHAHA!!

Awh~~ is Earl softening a bit???

Good Morning Gang...

Not much to report - Watched Dancing w/the Stars & Idol

dinner was grilled cheese (lite bread & 2% cheese)

Don't know what I am going to do for lunch today - maybe a lean cusine since I don't have left overs..

So.. who do you think will win tonight??? AI, that is! Last week I was rooting for Lee... but he didn't do so good last night. Crystal was amazing, though, so I voted for her. I think she has more "star quality", but they are probably both quite marketable! Will be interesting to see who wins, but I think Crystal was the clear winner last night.

Thought we'd go to costco after Primetimers today but Earl said no because we don't need gas! Okay.. so we'll just sit hear and watch the rain ut the window the whole rest of the day. Wish Tracy wasn't working today. I may go to Kohl's by myself. Better than watching the rain and listening to Earl snore all afternoon! And I was going to remember to look for the Cabot cheese, too. Earl says we have to big chunks of cheese in the refrigerator and when they are gone, I can pick whatever cheese I want! Yeah, right! Like Mr. Control Freak is going to let ME pick out the cheese.

I did journal all my food for a long time. I got burned out, I guess. Just can't find the discipline to do it right now. I'll tell you what I eat.... YOU can write it down!!

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Candice, man I know what you mean about the 'deaf' thing. My dad lost most of his hearing working around the noisy machines for the mine. So we spend many years talking loud. The problem was that even after he got hearing aides..for both ears..his brain didn't recognize sounds. The doc said that he would have to retrain his brain, but that takes time. He did eventually get so he'd wear them when company was around but not when he and mom were alone. We all just said that was because he didn't WANT to hear mom. I always find it difficult to be in the same house with hard of hearing individuals because they always have the TV so loud which I find very stressful. But I must admit that I find that my some-day-son-in-law runs the TV to loud. So it probably is just me.

I am tighter than Earl and his wallet. I haven't been able to eat all day and have struggled with even Water. I guess I am stressed about the insurance thing. Tell me again that I'm not a bad mom for not insuring my kids....

Trying to drink a latte, hoping the heat will open things up, I'm starving!!!

Phyl, go dog shopping, then Earl won't remember the cheese issue. GET THE DAMN DOG!!!! Life is too short!

I am tighter than Earl and his wallet. I haven't been able to eat all day and have struggled with even Water. I guess I am stressed about the insurance thing. Tell me again that I'm not a bad mom for not insuring my kids....

Trying to drink a latte, hoping the heat will open things up, I'm starving!!!

Phyl, go dog shopping, then Earl won't remember the cheese issue. GET THE DAMN DOG!!!! Life is too short!

OMG!! You are NOT a BAD MOM for not insuring your GROWN UP kids!! For heaven's sake.... get over it! It's the RIGHT thing to do. They need to learn to be responsible for themselves!!

I think Tracy & Jim & I might go puppy shopping while Earl is off getting the electrical work done for the tow bar on the new car tomorrow! May check out some local shelters... and maybe even the one that is east of the mountains!

I am tighter than Earl and his wallet. I haven't been able to eat all day and have struggled with even Water. I guess I am stressed about the insurance thing. Tell me again that I'm not a bad mom for not insuring my kids....

You are not a bad mom.... sheesh.... its time to cut the apron strings babe.... You`ve given them everything for 20+ years... when does it become YOUR time.... If all of your daughters were earning money, ask yourself if THEY would pay YOUR premiums.... uhm, I bet they`d need new cars, new cell phones, a better apt., new clothes....

I don`t mean to sound hard, but the girls are at the point in their lives where they think the world revolves around them...

«Be strong, you are doing the right thing:thumbup:

OMG!! You are NOT a BAD MOM for not insuring your GROWN UP kids!! For heaven's sake.... get over it! It's the RIGHT thing to do. They need to learn to be responsible for themselves!!

I think Tracy & Jim & I might go puppy shopping while Earl is off getting the electrical work done for the tow bar on the new car tomorrow! May check out some local shelters... and maybe even the one that is east of the mountains!

oh puppy shopping will be such fun.... I`ll be thinking about you!!:smile2:

Good Evening Gang....

Phyl you have me rotflmao - I can write it down - Ok report it and I will - you know what a control freak I am :0) - You may be right - you are at your happy weight - If you are happy then we are happy you have come a long way.

Ya Lee didn't do great last night - but I still voted for him - don't know how many times - but I voted for about 40-45 minutes..

I think Crystal may win - and I will be happy if she does- but remember last yr - we all thought Adam had it in the bag and Kris won - so who knows - the girls may love Lee better and vote for him - cuz damn he is a cutie !!! If I were 30 yrs younger ;0) and he looks so much like my bro Jimmy and his son Jimbo - (the eyes) I was crying last night makes me miss my bro...

LOL on the cheese - while he's snoring - jump in the suv and jam... You aren't in the RV anymore - you got more space and the Cabot cheese is only 50 cal for 1 so you can eat 2 for the price of a regular one - hell Andrew doesn't even like white cheese and he was eating mine last night..

When I was w/Ralph he did most of the shopping and cooking but - in no way as controlling as Earl - I would still go on the weekend just to pickup whatever we wanted to eat and didn't have in the house.. I think he did the costco shopping and I did the Stater Bros or Von's shopping (some things just too big at Costco for the 2 of us)

Candice - WTG on your 5 lbs !!!!! Fantastic !!!! You Rock..

OMG no we won't be like them - we are too vain... I think we are younger at 55 than our parents where at this age - I think it's just the times..

Well today has been a shit day (literally) - Opened a letter last nite from the County Enviromental Dept - the Tenant on the ranch has an open leech pit/septic tank issue and if we don't fix by 6/1 going to get find - I had this letter since last week and just never got around to opening..

These tenant's don't speak english which was fine when I was with Ralph - but now it's not - plus the # they gave me - no one know Maria (the tenant)

So I call septic pple - the go pump $200 . I call the County and talk to the guy their - tell him I just got letter and am working to fix it - he tells me the place is a mess - which I had heard - and that we are most likely going to get a letter from code enforcement - He was a really nice guy - said he would meet me out there and he does speak spanish - so got half the problem solved.

Then the Accountant calls - he most likely will be Trustee of Michaels trust and that the charities look like they want to sell the land NOW.. Which isn't good - they own 1/6 of the 4 ranches we own - Michael s share is about 25 acres - 3 of the 4 are leased. 25 x $25,000 per acres - and this is just a rough estimate would be $550,000 - so I can't buy them out - oh I could if I wanted to take all my retirement - but that's just it - I can't do that - they don't produce enough income - they really just pay the taxes insurance and accting fees with just a tad left over.. and I am not working til I'm 75 - oh hell no..

So I called my partner on the ranches to tell him about the tenant issue - I think we should just evict and raise the house cuz it was build in 40's and needs major work (joseph use to live in the house when Kaitlin was born) and if we just broad it up - hobo's will get in and burn it down - (it's out in the middle of no where) and then I tell him about the Charities - He and account are partners - and he (partner has his own construction company and concrete company - he is doing very well) so I guess he most likely will buy them out (the charities) no sure - he's meeting w/accountant on Friday - and then he said he would meet me out at the ranch house next week so that we can figure out what to do..

As it stands now - I was hoping that in about 5 yrs the prices would come back up and that charities would wait for that - but they don't want to..

Accountant will get current appraisal - to see what the land is worth in today's market..

So to say the least - I am a bit over whelmed - I was talking w/partners sister today (she's a partner too) and she a physiologist(well I don't know if she's certified - she at least a counselor) - I asked her if I was being un-realistic that in this phase of my life - I just want things to go smoothly - don't want all the drama... She said she felt the same way - she's gone thru all her $$ and is working a 2nd job - I might spend - but I save too :0)

So that's been my day gang - oh ya remember I told you I messed up my bumper when I went to Temecula - well now the airbag lights are on.. So I gotta go get this fixed ...

Well, dinner will be something w/ground turkey - don't know what - but that's what I have defrosted..