Jenn .. I'm so excited for you ... the next 'DaVinci' .. and we know ya!!

almost done with the binding on the wedding quilt .. finishing projects ... it's almost as tho I go thru a 'panic' attack.... I get one project done - and start 3-5 more ... ahhh - what's wrong with me??? more like crazy, I think!

Renee .. WHEN next week is your next interview??

Kelly - that's hard to be 'outside' watching Jessica ... and being so 'insightful' of the whole thing ... hang in there ... if she pushes and they break up - then it wasn't meant to be ... but, you're right - it's HIS decision ...

Kay - those ministry camp things are so awesome ... I help out at this end with soap and such ... but, not to be involved ... I'd be afraid that I would just stay .. and everyone would come back and say that I was captured or something! LOL

Sandy - just a thought ... check out this place called universal design - the MS magazine has just written an article about contacting them for helping make life more liveable for those with disabilities .. they may be able to have a better $$ in mind .. and even propose writing something to the editor of your paper or a big newspaper ... and explain your financial dilemma and how it would just be so much more beneficial ... and send pics (of you guys going to the games etc) ... hope this helps ...

I vote: Jim gets an elevator or robot-thing you said that can walk steps ..

Hey all! having my coffee and waking up. Wow you guys have been busy and I can't keep up with you all. lol

Not much going on today, just chilling and doing laundry. Our power was out for about three hours yesterday so we all sat around chatting. It's kind of nice when the power goes out because we all get to just sit and get reaquanted.

Thanks for the well wishes and info. I did some research and the Ibot cannot be fitted for the car so I know the va will turn us down. They don't take needing two wheelchairs as a reason for them to spend so much money. We talked to Jim's spinal cord doc and he told us buying an Ibot is like buying a car. Oh well, he said he'd ask anyway. Can't hurt to ask right? Then I read on a message board that some people have trouble going down the stairs and you can actually flatten out on them! Can't have that happen!

So, Jim and I will just pay off the bills and start an elevator fund. It may take us time to save up but it is what it is. We dream and then come back to reality. IT SUCKS! Things for the disabled shouldn't cost so much! I often wonder how these companies sleep at night. I was quoted anywhere from $18,000-$40,000+ for an elevator. Good grief! Can everyone say RIP OFF?

I am looking at the positives of this situation in that we do have a stair lift and that's better than nothing right? Whenever I let myself get down I start to think of the positives because there is always someone who has it worse.

Ok, on to happy things. IT'S OUR 24TH DATING ANNIVERSARY TODAY! 24 years ago today Jim took me to downtown Chicago on our first date. We went to the Oak Street beach during sunset. He gently laid me down on the sand and kissed me for the very first time.

woo hooo ...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY,

JIM & SANDY

I just found out that with the new Dept of Education funding, I don't have enough for my september session .. and can't go back until November's program ... aarrgghh!! I have 2 courses to go and my capstone to go!

just when you think you have if figured out ... but that's okay ... I'm thinking about taking a couple of road trips in Sept and Oct before the winter sets in as I enjoy my new pad!! no water/ no heat/ no bathroom issues this winter!!

Kelly & Jenn - I LOVE Breakfast Kiesh!!

Sandy and Jim, from Deborah and myself we would like to wish congratulations to the both of you and many many happy returns of the day.

Sandy & Jim, Happy anniversary. That sounds like a very romantic first date. So cool.

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Casserole came out pretty good. Have to tweak it a little next time I make it, but all in all came out ok.

Now to do some running around.

Have a great day all.

Afternoon everyone! Mexico story time continues. When I woke up this morning it felt like all the stress of DD being gone, and the relief from her safe return, had a party from the back of my neck to my shoulder blades. Thankfully I'm feeling better now but am still sore.

Other than making a cold pasta salad for a BBQ later today I played slug all morning. I just got back from getting a few gluten free things for myself in preparation for the BBQ. Now I can have a burger bun and dessert like everyone else there without getting sick. The rest of my day looks more slug time, BBQ, one load of laundry, and even more slug time with a sprinkling of Mexico stories throughout the day.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Hey Everyone. Happy weekend! Hope you are having a good one. It is too hot here!

I am to tired to post much today, but I did want to congratulate Jenn and Tricia on the interest in their art. I checked out your websites and I am really impressed. I got my only C in third grade in Art. And I probably deserved a D! My younger sister likes to paint, quilt, and do other art projects, but I have no artistic abilities.

And to tell Sandy and Jim -- Happy anniversary of your first date!

I am off to take a nap.

our first kiss was in Chicago too !!

but only 4 years ago, not 24.

that's truly impressive !!!!!

congratulations, Spitfire and Jim.

Happy Anniversary Jim & Sandy!!

whoa didn't think about that debs and my first kiss was in Chicago too, cool

Kay if I may what does cayo mean I have seen it a number of times, is that like a county name or providence?