What's on your plate....
 

Listened to the Diane Rehm show this morning about downsizing the food products..pumping air into icecream to make it look like more, same box size for cereal but fewers ounces in it, tuna cans with pumped up tuna inside, putting a dimple in the bottom of peanut butter jars so it would hold less, and the most shocking one to me was same lable on the can, different product inside!!! :mad:

Made cookies for our mechanic (he fixed my car door panel) and made sour cream coffee cake for the freezer.

The Bridge came so this afternoon I'll be a couch potato watchng it. :rolleyes:

What's on your plate?

Its a rainy day here... lots and lots of rain... the pitter patter reminds me of camping... the sound of the rain hitting the leaves and the tarp (My neighbour has a tarp over their canoe)... ok, too much information

I've got an amazing listing ending on eBay within the next 4 hours - I bought a cute little pattern book for 25 cents, wrote up an auction and as I write this, the bidding is up to $36 !!! ...

So, I'm listing more today... and I have chorus rehearsal tonight.

And I'm in a good head space right now... as things are working out (the insurance people decided in my favour - hurrah, .... the government!!!.... yes mental illness seriously debilitates our lives!
I honestly didn't know how far I was going to allow myself to stand up for this right - the next step was to go before a hearing ....

well, I don't have to wonder about that because things worked out!

I'm wondering how Goofy and Wren are....

:sing: Addy

Addy
 

Great news about the insurance people!

I spent a good majority of the day transporting to and from appointments for my son-in-law and daughter. I mentioned recently they have really been having physical issues. This morning took my son-in-law to the Wolfe Eye Clinic and he spent the day recuperating at my home. We had some good conversation.

And daughter has so many issues, I talked her into seeing my massage therapist. My daughter was amazed at a few of the things Chris 'cured' for her. :) Chris is definitely a healer. There are no words to describe what a session is like with her!

So, anyway...I towed them to and fro for their appointments.

And finally, Otto went home today!!!! Now I have one less animal to clean up after. :o

(And I still think that Ms. Alffe in particular would like the movie The Secret Life of Bees. I watched it for a 2nd time just yesterday. Just returned it to the video store today) :)

My memory sucks!! I think I read this book, and loved it....but....maybe not!! :hug:

:) I read The Secret Life of Bees and I loved it

Well one good thing about losing my mind is that everything old is new again! :p

I'm cleaning...baby sister coming for a much too short visit. Also wishing I could give oldest grandaughter a real life hug...her marine husband is on his way to Libya..where we have no "boots on the ground".:(

Also have a batch of sour dough bread rising. Wondering how our Goofy is today and also if Lonely 1 will ever talk to us again. :winky:

Thank you for thinking about me. :) {{{{HUGS}}}}} honestly not doing good. alot of stuff going on emotionally. I'm seeing my psychologist every week now for a while..... its a good thing. I'm sorry but cant be much support to anybody right now.... fighting my own temptations and thoughts. :( BUT i do love you guys. I'll be back soon

You are always in our thoughts and prayers Goofy. Glad you are getting help with all that's on your plate! :hug:

Woke up waaaay too early with a racing mind. :confused:

I slept in to catch up on what I lost after having Grand-Addy for an over-nighter...

I totally understand the racing mind stuff because when I have Grand-Addy it puts me together with her mom or dad or both ... which then introduces only little bits of their lives... which results in my ocd-ish mind (which is debilitated by lack of sleep :eek:) going into over-drive....

Its noon now... and I'm grateful that my mind is healthy enough to rationalize and let things be as they are... knowing that everyone has to live their lives... and if I can touch in it in a loving way... then I can be content with that.

If I was working a "real" job right now... I doubt very much I would be in this healthy head-space...

so... things happen for a reason, eh?

Hey, lonely1 - I recall you mentioning that you stood up to your "superior" (ha! what a word... lol) at work... and I'm wondering where you're at with that experience?

Hope everyone is having a good day... :grouphug:

Cleaning some for sil's arrival tomorrow with her family. I hope the little one likes dogs...:o Also painting a little...bedroom woodwork..and glancing sideways at the kitchen wallpaper that I haven't changed in 15 yrs...I still like it but......Noticed the tulip and dafodills are popping up..wish it would warm up/not rain/wind dye down so I could get out and rake. Wish I could get the rockers out of the barn and onto the porch.

the most important food group on my plate today is the one for my soul...

I miss all my dear friends here terribly, and you dear ones have been such an important food group for my drained brain...

I miss you guys terribly....

I just got done finishing my bout with my 6th pneumonia, I finally saw a new doctor this past Monday, I have another test tomorrow (I have been in so many doctor's appt, hospital visits in the past 18 months it's ridiculous) and they are going to insert something down my throat to see what's going on. I actually hope that they FIND something...instead of "inconclusive" or "we don't know what's going on".... :mad:

Every time that I think I'd beat my pneumonia or related sickness (we think it's related to my surgery), I'd get another one. It's been wearing me out physically and mentally...

I have been afraid to come here and read because I was afraid that I won't be able to help myself to ask for some hugs when I haven't been giving any. I haven't been in touch with anyone, anything, any place...

boy, did I WINE instead of EATing on this plate, or what???

I hope tomorrow, I will get some answers, and some resolutions, and I hope, that I will be able to gain some strength, and come share some good food for the mind, with my dear friends here...

I am TERRIBLY sorry for not answering any messages, I hadn't even logged on to my emails or inbox...

I am beginning to believe that I am a terrible person, again...*sigh...

((((BIG HUGS)))) for the broom...

much love from a sorry moi...:grouphug:

well, there is one prayer that's been answered! :hug: You have really been through the mill dearman....we've missed you terribly but we do understand...please know that you remain in our hearts and prayers.
Stay away from those bridges!!! More :hug: :hug:

Dear Moi
 

Thank you for letting us know what is happening. After 18 months you're overdue for a break. Wish I could give you a hug. Thinking of you. Love, Barbo

Oh my gosh, what a welcome sight this morning!

((Mr. Moi)) I'm so sorry you've been going through all this. I hope the test answers questions. Once you've had pneumonia, it's so easy to get it again, but wow...all in one year is way too much.

We love you so much. ♥

Moi!!! :hug: Oh, how glad I am to hear from you....how I wish it were better news but gee whiz I am so happy to see your name. :hug: :hug: :hug:

Please let us know the results of the test .... I'll be praying for you.

Moi, we know you love us as much as we love you...and we know that you will be here when you can be. The most important thing is that you save your strength and get better. I will say a special prayer tonight for "good" results tomorrow. Something that will at least HELP!
I love you, dear friend. The same to your wife and your kiddos...and to the cats especially from the Kid.
Take care and let us know when you can.
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

Ahhhhhhhh ((((Moi))))).... you know you are always here in our hearts... and every time our Mrs. Alffeeeee bumps up a thread, there are your wonderful written words speaking to us on the screen...

I miss both you and the Mrs... and every time my screen saver comes on I see a lovely photo of trees... covered in Spanish Moss...

so....just to let you know, once again, that you both are a part of who I am today....

and so... I , being a part of who you are, too... am sending you some healthy good thoughts of renewal and good health... its spring!

..................

and on my plate is house cleaning and chores... nothing too exciting... but all is good...
Last night was chorus rehearsal and I always seem to wake up with a headache after singing like that... weird... but thankfully an advil helps...

:sing: Addy

Little Bro...miss you so much! So sorry for the problems with the body. I'm gearing up for my 6th lumbar surgery. I was a bad girl and herniated a disc above my fusion.

Hey you are the best and never thing that we don't love you because you haven't been around...I've been doing a lot of lurking lately... I saw this picture below and thought of my lil bro!!

The olhipie want to go do something fun...not sure what that means...;)

Hugs from your big sis!!!!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...Hugs/hug-3.jpg

Moi, hello I'm the infamous Olhipie...significant other...humble hubby to your big sis. Tamiloo and I met on the internet. We did a lot of phone dating so she loved my before my face.

I was a volunteer at the Utah State Prison. She knew about what time I would be leaving the prison and she would be waiting at the phone she would get nervous that I wasn't the real thing. I got her a clearance at the prison to meet all the guys. She didn't like visiting with the ladies...they didn't like her either.

She loved being with the men because they made her feel so pretty. The inmates wanted to know how they could find a girl like her. I told that she was one of a kind. One of her favorite visits was when and elderly inmate told he that she made his day...she asked him why...he said that he hadn't heard a women laugh in years. The men always watched over her to protect her...her guardian angels I guess you could say.

Tamiloo has the biggest heart on earth or in Heaven so it makes since to me that she because your big sis! I thank you for that your friendship also. Here is a big hug from the Olhipie....love ya man!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...Hugs/hug-1.jpg

(((((Moi)))))

how thankful I am to see a post from you! tho sad you are still struggling with illness that way:hug:

sending you and family much love and :grouphug: and praying the answers come and healing follows

LOOK OUT!!!!! Here comes Abbie...................sliding into the room......crutches flying in different directions....................hit the wall... umph.... reminder... don't run so fast next time......or maybe check to see of someone has waxed the floor lately... guess they did....


(((((((((((((((((((( MOI ))))))))))))))))))))

You have been missed my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry to hear you have been dealing with so much... I hope you get some answers soon!! It bites being sick!!!

Don't worry about us.... we are here and if something happens... I'm sure someone has your number and can reach you if it is something that absolutely can't wait.

Loads of hugs and love to you and the Mrs...
:hug:
Abbie

who moi
 

moi i hope you get some answers that can help you. good luck with the testing.

my plate - have to lose the 5 lbs i gained so it has wisps of salad and carrots on it. the dog just turns up his nose.

trying to find pleasure in the simple things of life..... Like this evening.... we found a wild bunny burrow in our back yard :)

to many things going on inside my head right now.... wanting life to slow down a bit......

Had another good support meeting last night...really like this moderater a lot. Hate it that my CRS is showing..TG for the archives here...or are we too new to call them archives? :o

Excited for our oldest girl who leaves for Ireland today. Mr.Alffe is playing golf! Golf! I can hardly believe it....and I hope to rake some leaves out of my flower beds and get out the oriole feeder in anticipation....

Wren????? *grin

Please send positive thoughts and prayers in Moi's direction. :grouphug:

:D:D:D ..... there's no way I will even see an oriole in this treeless place. But I put my hummer feeders out maybe a week ago and they aren't due here until next week. I just can't wait.

Anyone install IE 9 and/or Yahoo Beta? What do you think? How did it go?

Something (rather than someone I guess) ate all of the grape jelly in that plastic container last night! :D

Nope...haven't tried either IE9 or Yahoo Beta. :hug:

What a move I made. Probably saved my life ... probably saved the bit of remaining sanity... but gee whiz.... it cost so much. Orioles and daffodils are part.

because...Triumph is umph added to try :hug: :hug:

This is fun.

Weather and Songbird Migration

Need a Whooping Crane update? :D http://www.learner.org/jnorth/current.html

Orioles? One cool idea somewhere was to put orange slices in one of those, um....I'm thinking...OH, suet feeders! LOL Some others...http://birdsandbloomsblog.com/2011/0...ole-southeast/

I'm noticing the different bird food I put out today has attracted all those pesky black birds. What the heck? .

Oh, and the gold finches have arrived early here! They're everywhere!

This is a jewel I keep in Favorites and now g-r-r-r-r-r-r look at 15 times a day
http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html

And I forgot to say .... like I did say, I've have my feeders out waiting for hummers and haven't had one BUT the feeders go down too fast for evaporation. Today I saw two little downys (downies? :p) having a great time with the nectar.
Everything, everybody needs something sweet, huh?

have the orange slices out, refilled the jelly bowl and hung the hummingbird feeder....waiting...waiting...;)

lol -- I remember buying good quality, nice brand name grape jelly. Orioles ate a vast amount of that stuff .... squirrels ate most of the oranges. Isn't that funny -- squirrels eating oranges.
I have a photo of an oriole ..... wonder if I can post it here