Kelly - Thanks for deciding not to call me at 4:30 in the morning. I would not have been much of a conversationalist at that time. LOL.

I know I have MIA for a few days. I went to DBF's over the weekend and he doesn't have internet access out there.

Additionally, I have a few requests for paintings as well as prints of one of my drawings. So I have been busy painting as well as talking to several printers around town about the drawing.

I came on last night to give an "insight" but got interrupted. So many of you have so much going on and I read through the posts last night and have slept since then and can't remember it all. LOL.

Today is going to be another hectic day. DD18 had a blow out and we need to bring her car in for tires. She frustrated the heck out of me yesterday as buying new tires (she needs all 4) was going to take up all the money she had and then she wouldn't have any spending money for the pro football game she is going to this coming weekend. She sat here and came up with all sorts of ridiculous work arounds. :rolleyes: Growing up is so hard.:p

Someone finally bought this old antique curio cabinet I have. It doesn't really have anything in it and is just taking up space so I decided to sell it. The lady and her husband will be coming to get it today. So, I need to get it cleaned out and ready for them to pick up this afternoon. YEAH!!! It will open up my dining area so much.

So, that's my update. I should be back in to the swing of things with in the next few days.

I hope you all have a good day!

Weave, still thinking of you :hug:

Kelly, good luck with the diet. I don't know if I ever said anything here but Christmas 1999 we took pictures of course and I got them back and I saw myself and :eek:! I weighted 245 lbs. I couldn't believe it, I saw myself every day but I was shocked to how much I actually weighed. I went on a diet that year and lost weight. I did WW for quite a while. It took me about 5 years but I am down to 144 yesterday morning. I have been down to 129 when I got divorced but gained after that was over. Good Luck!

I am headed back to class today. I have been having a nap every afternoon around 3:30 - 4:00 so I am a little worried about staying awake later this afternoon. I am going to get some coffee before I head in and hopefully that will help me!

Have a great day everyone! :hug:

I'm so glad that you've just been busy...I was worried that you or one of your girls might have been sick. I hope you had a good weekend with DBF. Congratulations on selling the antique curio, too!

Isn't it funny how our kids can manage to come up with all sorts of "creative financing" options when it's their money being used!! :rolleyes:

I'm glad ya'll are doing well. And don't worry.....I'll never call you at 4:30 AM!! :D

Char, I could never picture you at 245 pounds!! You've lost over 100 pounds since you started dieting!! That's amazing!! You look so good!!

Call Cindy........she'll fix you some good, strong Colombian coffee!!! Isn't that how she likes her coffee?? Or was that her men?? I can't remember........:p

LOL Kelly. It was not "creative financing" it was "selfish and irresponsible financing." Her dad gave her $130 for tires and she had some in her account from working. She wanted to only get 1 tire and not tell her dad and then she would have even more money for her trip. NOT!!!

I told her that even though she bought the car, it is still in my name and under my insurance policy and I will not allow her to take the car on a trip with not only herself in the car but others as well. It is a huge risk to all as I looked at the tires yesterday and all need to be replaced.

Oh, that girl!!!

Hi Char ... have a good day at classes ... don't drink TOO much to get all jittery tho!

Kelly - congrats on the new program ... now, you may 'plateau' with the weight (the body is going to get to a weight that it may not want to lose for awhile) .. it's a defense mechanism that our body is scared that we will die if the weight comes off too fast ..

Tricia .. instead of 4 tires .. go with 2 (that's the min) - and have the ones that are on the front, put on the back, and the new tires on front ... then in about 6 months, have the next 2 new put on the front, and the last new ones to the back ...

Sandy - how are you? and Jim?

Frank - you & Deb doing okay?

Wiz - how are you doing with the political stuff you were working on?

Weave - I've never been married ... but, it may be too much pressure with him living in the basement - and you can't move forward ... will be praying for you as you go thru this.

Sarah - heard about the first 'frost' alert last night ... thinking about coming up there in October ...

Renee - hoping the new job is going well . .and that YOU are feeling okay too to do this ... just worried .. I'd like to go to work, but any form of stress just does a number on me ... (ps still need your new addy)

Hi-Ya - Kay ... just heard of a friend moving to Nova Scotia to go 'off-grid' ... and I knew what that was - because you taught us that! now I'm thinking about REALLY moving to Alaska ... hmmm!!

UPDATE:

still having tummy issues .. staying home today ...putzing here ...nothing much else ... hope everyone has a great day!

Morning, Morning. Didn't get much sleep last night, because we had a round of storms too. But at least it looks like it's going to clear up and be nice today. :)

Got some more to do today, but going to take it one step at a time. LOL, I did push a little more than I thought I did yesterday. Why, oh why does that wall seem to move? You'd think I'd be used to this by now, LOL.

Anyhoo, mainly going to be a bill/laundry/dishes type of day.

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Trish, cool beans about the painting requests. Hope you can find a printer that can do nice prints for ya.

As for DD, LOL - I remember being a teen and making some strange conclusions regarding vehicles too. On the plus side, I've become a better driver and have learned to pay attention to the mechanical stuff.

Vonn, sorry to hear you're still having tummy issues. :hug: Peppermint sometimes helps me. Hope you feel better soon.

Char, A drive thru Starbuck's on the way may help, make sure it's a triple shot espresso. ;) Hope the class goes well for ya.

Kelly, I admit I'm kinda nervous about the group thing. Have no idea what it's like since I've never been to a support group of any kind before. But I'll let ya know how it was later on.

Weave, :hug::hug:

Renee, Best of luck with day #2. :)

Everyone, :grouphug::grouphug:

ya know, I *miss* that... I was pretty good at couponing too, as a single mom, with three kids.

but there's no coupons to clip here, lol!

I just try to be grateful for everything I don't have to buy at ALL nowadays.

we get fresh eggs daily, meat, herbs, fruits and veggies, all from our land.

:D

working on cheese, yoghurt, kefir, and expanding the gardens now.

:cool:

Vonn, hope your tummy feels better soon... :hug:

San, I haven't checked your thread... did you hear back on Jim's bugs yet?

Trish, glad to "see" you back... I read your posts, and it brings back *fond* memories of my teens (ha ha ha, glad I'm done!) :p

Finny, just whistle while you work! ;)

I led the county MS group for several years... so I have to say, go to at least a *couple* of meetings, because there'll be different people...

when I first went, I almost gave up, because there were people in w/c's and I didn't want to *see* that, or even *think* about it... neither did I want to deal with people who had to move back home to live with their parents, or people who used having MS as an excuse to smoke pot all day.

but after a while, and a dozen meetings, I found people I could relate to, and share strong support with, at the stage/level I was at.

the group dynamic can be *wildly* variable, so keep trying, I found it helped me a LOT.

:grouphug:

Weave, I keep picturing War of the Roses, that movie where the divorcing couple shared a house... :eek: I can't begin to imagine how difficult that would be, and how extraordinarily painful... my heart goes out to you, and wish it could be different for you, and an easier road to travel. :hug:

Vonny, again, lol ! I'm *so* not "off-grid" that was my ultimate goal, but the darn solar systems were soooooooooo expensive !! well, at least my water system, and solar water heater worked out... but there's nowhere to put hydro or wind power, so we're still at the mercy of rising fossil-fuel costs. :(

NaeNae, honey, I'm so happy for you, and hope the job turns out to be as supportive and user-friendly as you dream ! so, how's Olivia doing? :)

Kelly, I lost 72 lbs, after I went off all the meds... it just sort of melted off.

my problem now is, mi esposo's delicious cooking, I've put back on 20 lbs. :eek:

Yabbit, have a nice day at class, you sweet little schoolgirl! :D

see and she wonders why people forget to mention her name : )~~~

just razzing you, howdy howdy, posted some more photos in my album, this morning got some sleep lol

Kelly did you say 11 lbs since the 3 of sept? be dang careful, if that is what i read, please thats a lot too fast, hopefully i misread that

char thats great i hope i can keep losing here too

fin barb kay vonn yeah we are ok, everyone soxmom if ya show up again howdy, go cubs

Renee still congrats

Weave:hug::hug::hug:

everyone enjoy the weather, its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.....

lol hope you all are singing that comes 6 tonight lol

peace mon

Thanks Kelly - I am proud of what I have done, it took me 5 years but I feel good about my weight now..... a divorce at the end help me lose the last 15 pounds!

Vonn, hope you get rid of the crudd no fun!!

Fin - those nasty storms of yours are suppose to be here by this afternoon. Warnings already over the radio! Guess they could be bad.

Kay - thanks - David's newphew spent two weeks in Belize, on a school project. I told him I knew someone who lived there.... he was so impressed!!! :D I remembered some of the things you have talked about and I mentioned them to him, I think I impressed the kid!! Well, he isn't a kid he is 20.

off to classes - have a great afternoon everyone!!!

Yep, 11 pounds is correct. I know it seems like alot but I have gone off of Zoloft, Neurontin and Baclofen and started the LDN.

I'm eating....I don't expect to have this kind of a loss every week. The first week is always more. Water weight and all. I just don't have much of an appetite so I'll eat one of my Lean Cuisine things and I'll be full. Not snacking between meals (I'll save $$!!!) I'm drinking alot of water, too. I needed to.....when I was on all those meds I didn't drink nearly enough water.

Plus, I am now walking on my treadmill. Nothing too much...usually 10-15 minutes at a time 2 or 3 times a day at no more than 2.5 speed. It's just a slow stroll but I figure it gets my blood circulating and it's better than just sitting...Lord knows I do enough of that here at the computer!!

Weave...take care of yourself. We're all here whenever you feel like talking. :hug: :hug:

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Hey all, Jim says he feels better today. I was doing some reading and found that having ecoli in the urine is not uncommon with a urostomy since a piece of intestines are attached to the bladder. I always knew this but never saw it in print. I also learned that taking a solution of vineger and water and flushing the stoma twice a day at first and then with each pouch change keeps bacteria and mucus from forming in the stoma area.

OK, TMI.

How is everyone today? I cannot tell you how much we appreciate all your support and well wishes. :grouphug:

The weather is awesome here. The rain kept the pollen and weed levels at bay so Jim's sinuses felt good yesterday. Not sure about today, haven't opened up the doors yet. lol

oh Sandy its beautiful out I have every window opened, glad to here he is feeling better, Howdy Jim

Frank, you and Deb should come out for fishing soon. The weather is perfect for it!

I know we just got so much happening here, at the moment, something i have not shared on here with our one high functioning autistic kid, problems, he is 12 yrs old and in a 22 yr old mans body and he has decided to move in with some girl he has talked to on line, and has not even dated her or met yet:Bang-Head: wont listen to social worker doc or shrink too, punched his older bro who tried to just talk to him about it, took a swing at me, big time bozo no no, we all have tried to talk sense into him quit his job too. its no use and we don't have guardian ship we thought he would be ok and even if we did and tried to use it he would just split in middle of the night and not see him again maybe? damned if you and if you don't...

worse thing is, what if this could work he is autistic she knows this we even have talked to her, she seems like a nice girl, but it scares me to no end and deb is going nuts, what if this is his one chance at a happy relationship with someone who accepts him for who he is, and does not shy away at what problems he may have, even the social worker said there is naught we can do to stop him, like I said we are at wits end here


now I sit here rereading what I typed wondering if I should keep this to myself but I figure I owe you at the very least an explanation as to what the heck is going on, you have been a wonderful friend to Deb and I, I could talk with you and Jim on phone for hours lol, and hope you dont have tmobile this would be to debs utter delight lol, she has enjoyed talking with you

hey ... one post away .. and we have to start a new daily insight thread!

sorry, Frank ... this has to be very frustrating - on top of your medical issues kicking in everywhere ...

keep an open heart - if it doesn't work out, he may be knocking back on the door ...

thanks for sharing .... sometimes just getting it off of your chest will release some new options ...

stay calm (I know it's hard) ... :hug:

we get to go to a thousand post Vonn they changed it to 1000, yeah we are keeping a positive heart and much faith.... and already informed him if it doesnt work, this does not mean he is not a failure, he had the courage to try and that says a lot, and our door is always open

Frank, I hope it works out for him. :hug:

Sandy, we've got great weather here too. Windows are open, and there's a lovely breeze too. Hope Jim continues to feel well. :hug:

Frank ... it wasn't the casserole ... I just ate (something good) around 1230pm (about an hour and a half ago) ... and I feel all nausous and icky, my head is swimming ... going to lay down for a bit ... :(

p.s. I must of missed the post about going to 1000 ... :o

Frank and Deb....it's got to be one of the hardest things we do as parents...letting go. Letting them make their mistakes and learn the hard lessons of life. Your situation is a little different, though, in that your dealing with his challenges as well.

He knows that you're there for him and that he always has a place to come home to...maybe this will be a positive experience for him and give him more self-confidence. Maybe this girl will be a good influence on him and he'll learn about the give and take of a relationship.

It's hard to keep our opinions to ourselves..especially when we kind of know that something is not in their best interest. It's like talking to a brick wall. The more we are against it the more they are for it.

That's great that you've let him know that he's not a failure if this doesn't work out. My Dad always told us girls this...."if you learned something from it then it's not a mistake...it's a lesson."

I'll keep him in my prayers. You and Deb, too!! It never ends, does it? Even when we think they're grown up they're still our children. :hug:

Frank, I am so sorry. It's so hard to let them go but especially in your situation. He'll come home when he needs you, you know that. Maybe it will work out but that doesn't help a father or mothers worry does it? :hug:

Oh and I do have TMobile. Is that what you meant?

oh no mobile to mobile free calls too, oh no quick delete your post b4 debs sees it lol

well Sandy you may get your wish to meet us, he is planning on meeting her at sheridan its a halfway point from us and her:Bang-Head:

its so hard to have faith that all will be well, this do sucketh mucheth

this will probaly be on the 17 next week, it looked pretty close to where you are at, to say we are not scared to death would be a lie, but you all see the dilema, what if this is his one true one or chance to. argggghhhh now he says they will come all the way here, this is too much i pray it works for him.........

Sandy I keep forgetting to tell you I made a little over 8 quarts of chilie not 8 gallons yikes lol I thought about it that night omg talk about methane heaven :yikes:, even still 2 and half gallons are almost all gone

(((Frank & Deb))) I will keep you all in my prayers. It must be so difficult for all of you. Keep in mind that Bill Gates is a high functioning autistic person. He has done well and found love along the way.

Additionally, one of my best friend's son is a high function autistic child. He is now in high school and has a girlfriend now. He has just blossomed since meeting this girl. It is so wonderful to see.

Just letting him know that while you don't agree with his method of meeting this girl, that you will always be there for him.

TRISH!!!! There you are! :hug: We missed you!

Frank, when you told me 8 gallons I didn't say anything but all I could think of was "I wonder how much THAT gas is gonna cost?" ROTFL

Sheridan? Whoohoo! I don't know if you guys will feel up to meeting us after that but you are very much welcome. Hey, have them meet here by the lake. lol

Depending on how you drive there, if you take 2351st street/Hoxey road you'll pass right by us. We are about 9.5 miles from Sheridan.

cool think seeing you would be good juju for deb, especially that day,

yeah I was happy to see trish's name posted too,

I shall keep you posted, as I learn more:Bang-Head: get the feeling banging my head is gonna be the theme for the next week

thank you everyone, sorry for not sharing this sooner, I wish i had shared this sooner, I just didnt want to burden anyone else and was at a lost here dealing with it, and wasnt sure anything could help the mind clutter from this, but I see now everyone here, yall really surprise me so many times thank you, it has helped talking about it, still want to knock his block off.....:grin:

Frank-my son has an autism spectrum disorder and does very well so keep thinking positive!

BTW-my son has his first girlfriend!!! He has a wallet stuffed full of notes, sits with her on the bus and they have lunch together, plus she is in one of his classes.

I worked my booty off today mostly like 8 hours worth of phone calls and refilling prescriptions WOW, plus I did an EKG and some immunizations (that was fun)
not.LOL

I forgot...thank you Char for the box of books YAY!!!!!! Can't decide what to read first! And I finished the last book I have last night!

The support group was kind of neat. It was an interesting mix, so think I'll go back when they meet again next month. Even though I was the youngest there, LOL.

Well, gotta go get some rest.

:grouphug: Hope everyone has a good night. :grouphug:

OK you two..........if there is to be a mini-GTG we want to see pics and plenty of them!!!!! :p

I have an idea.....go to Sonic and get your pic made in front of the Sonic sign!

Wow...am I really sitting here at 6 AM with my second cup of coffee!!!

Matt had to work an overnight undercover detail last night and he just got home about 30 minutes ago. I hate those assignments.....I'm so afraid he's going to get hurt. Of course, I say nothing to him but my stomach is in a knot until I hear the garage door open and know he's safely home. And get this.....they want him to consider doing the undercover stuff full time on the drug task force!! :eek: He'll have to grow facial hair and take on the "look" of a lowlife criminal! Not that facial hair is lowlife...I happen to like it....but in a patrol capacity he has to be clean shaven. Ugh...........something else to worry about. :rolleyes: He loves it so if this is something he wants to do I'll support him.

Renee, I'm so glad you got to be busy. It sure makes the time go by faster. How old is your son - for some reason I was thinking he was under 10? They sure do start early, don't they!! :p

Fin, I'm glad you enjoyed the group! If I were the youngest there I'd definitely be going back!!

Vonn, I hope you're feeling better!

Tricia, can I call you now?? :D

Frank, I hope everything works out for your son.

Sandy & Jim, hope you two are feeling a little better each day!

Char, hope the vertigo is better today. Please be careful if you have to drive....make sure you have a cell phone with you. I have found if I let a peppermint candy disolve slowly in my mouth when I am feeling nauseous it helps a lot.

Kay, bet you thought I was gonna forget you didn't you!! :p Hope you're doing well.

Okay, I've used up all my brain cells writing this post and trying to remember everyone. I'm done for the day!! :rolleyes:

Ya'll have a good day!

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LOL Kelli- my son is 14!

I have had my coffee and am stalling because I really want to go back to bed! Hope everyone has a great day!

Up early..as Ciara gets on bus about 650am...uggggg (so my days off are early)..
instead of crawling back into bed with hubby and baby...I figure I want to get some cleaning done....darn cleaning..some of me wants to get a blanket and read a book for a bit outside on a lawn chair....watchin the sun shine....I might do that tomorrow after bus comes...watch the sun start comin up after bus.....sounds good.....

Frank...think positive...I know hard not to worry, hugsss good luck...

Vonn, October...if you coming this way, let me know...cool....

to all, hugssssssssss

better get back to cleaning...otherwise it will time consume both days off..haha..hugsss,sarah ( I should say back to decluttering...as I gotta find the house to clean it)

Good Morning Everyone! I have to leave for school in a few minutes so I just wanted to say hey and that I am thinking of you. I am reading all of your posts, but I have been too tired to respond and then it gets a bit overwhelming. I am still trying to get use to my working schedule. I was in bed the last two nights by 8:30, but then up for awhile in the minute of the night.

Are any of you guys old enough to remember Romper Room? Probably not! The hostess would have a magic mirror and she would say, " I see ..." and then she would give a list of names. It was a thrill when she said "I see Barbara." Or maybe I was just a major dork.:D So anyway, I am going to give it a try.

"I see Frank, Sarah, Kelly, Kay, Weave, Jen, Sandy, Renne, Tricia, Wiz, Vonn, Lurkers, and everyone else." :Wave-Hello: I am sorry if I forgot you name this time.:Scratch-Head:


Now I am off to school.:OuttaHere:

(Based on this post, you would think I reach nursery school.:o)

Barb .. I REMEMBER Romper Room ... and got to be on TV with the show (think it was Romper Room) ... when I was 5 ... at the WBAY studio ... back in .... uhh,,, welll ...

feeling better today ... got alot of stuff sorted and tossed ... tried to keep eating something ... still didn't feel good yesterday afternoon, but by 6pm or so, I wasn't feeling so icky .. slept good without any OTC assistance ...

have some painting to work on for a friend ...

talk later ..

Renee - hope you aren't wearing yourself to a frazzle ...

Jenn - glad you liked your meeting ..

Sarah - will keep ya posted ...

Weave - that's gotta be tough .. when my parents split, my dad played us (only 2 kids) against my mom .. he'd leave, then call to take us kids out for fish fry (one of are family treats) .. and then, we'd *unknowingly* tell mom all about the fun we had with dad ... and then when he would move back - he would be mean to us like it never happened ... please, be strong ...