Hi Frank -- I am not sure if it is normal or not. I know if you have pain in your lower back it could be a sign of a kidney infection. Of course lesions on your spine can also cause back pain.

Not much is going on here today. It looks like it is going to rain. I am getting ready for my trip/drive to Ohio.

Well Frank, it's hard to say. Jim had back pain when he went into kidney failure but he thought it was ms. It's a catch 22 and a hard one to call. A few questions first. How does your UTI feel? Are you still burning, having urgency, or is it cloudy, dark, any blood? If yes to any of these it would be to your best interest to go and see a doctor right away. Did you get a culture done when you found out you had a UTI? If so, it could be the antibiotic your on isn't sensitive to the bacteria and you need one that is. It takes three days for a culture to grow. I always have to call back and ask when Jim gets one because I don't trust them to call us. Whatever you decide, I hope it is resolved quickly and your feeling better soon.

Sarah, have fun on your trip and try not to over do it this week before you go.

Renee and Carolina, LOL, No we were not naked because I don't think that cop who caught us after curfew would have appreciated that. lol

Kay, do you think they think we are hussies? That's ok with me, why not? Let's give them something to talk about...

Jenn, it's going to be humid here today, stay cool!

Vonn, have you checked with the VA to see if you can qualify for that clothing allowance I posted in another thread? Maybe you should try to get into the system so you can get the benefits as a veteran. Even if your not rated high I think you qualify if you need any type of prothetic. You deserve it so go for it!

Lor, Hi! How are you doing today?

Barb, it's overcast here but I don't think we're getting the rain since it's breaking up.

I hope I haven't missed anyone and if I did I am sorry.

Today we aren't doing much. Jim is getting up but we're staying in. I'd love to go see Batman at the Imax but I think he wants to hang here.

Have a good day everyone!

and boy, oh boy was it *totally* a KISS to remember !!

it was like electricity... zap, zing, zap zap...

so, we left O'Hare, and hurried straight to our hotel...

http://www.hotelorrington.com/

Here's the beach where it happened for us.

ruh roh !!

now you've *done* it Spitfire !!

y'all have started me singin' Bonnie Raitt:

Let's give 'em something to talk about
A little mystery to figure out
Let's give 'em something to talk about
How about love, love, love, love ??



and yep, I'm a total hussy.

monogamous, deeply passionate, and strictly moral within my own code of ethics, (would never harm anyone), but when I fall in love, look OUT world !!

oh, San !!

my sweetie just walked by, and saw the picture you posted, and said...

"HEY, that's OAK Street Beach !!"

That is way cool! It is the "place" for things to "happen"

not for a few more minutes.

Frank, Sorry to hear about the pain you're in. Sandy had some great advice on what to watch for. Hope you're feeling better soon.

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I'm feeling a little wobbly right now, LOL. At least it's never boring with this stuff.

I posted a couple of new paintings in my albulm for everyone to enjoy. Including the one that almost gave us a purple cat.

sandy oak street beach is where we always went as kids

kay thats where where deb and i kissed too Ohare, i met here said omg you are beautiful, hugged her and sang, willie's, can i sleep in your arms tonight lady, its so cold laying here all alone..... finished song as i hugged her singing and kissed her, we too met and got to know each other on line for a while too

i think its cool