Good Morning all,
good to see everyone up and going...

hugss all

well dont know if I said anything, but the funeral was last week, she is being creamated, and bro in law then is having the burial services aroudn Thanksgiving...dont think he was ready to do all at once..maybe...

I Dont think I will make that trip....I had really mourned thru the services, and at home here... also work is hard to leave as the two days after Thanksgiving our the busiest....(in walmart store)...

I am however thinking of a January trip..if snow permits....my sister was way into judging at gymnastics..meets in MI...and a rules coordinator...very involved...well in Januaury...one gymnastics meet has been chosen to be in HONOR of my sister..all proceeds going to a cancer center....that is so cool. Mark sent info to us..in case any family want to get there for it....not sure what town....but find out later on...

so I might focus on that as a trip instead...something positive....

anyhow..gotta run..Maddie has school this morning....my mom is coming with us....hugsss all, sarah

Good Morning everyone!

Sarah, I think that's a wonderful way to remember your sister. A positive remembrance of a wonderful person.

Well, I stayed up late last night to watch the debate. Then, of course, the news media had to repeat every last word and dissect it all afterwards.....:rolleyes: So, I was up until around 1:30 AM. Was woken up at 2 AM because the cats thought they found a bug underneath the couch. I never located anything but they stood guard all night under the coffee table. So where are they now?? Yep....both are asleep on my bed.

I'm going to start a pot of homemade vegetable beef soup here in a little while. I have a bunch of frozen leftover veggies to go into it.

The weather is supposed to cool off in a big way this weekend. I don't think we're supposed to get out of the 60's either Saturday or Sunday. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow but we need it.

So who's got big plans this weekend? I don't....:(.

howdy howdy all

crashed early and been up since 230 ish joy joy:Bang-Head:

hope eveyone is doing well, still ahve not caught up, just too much so if anyone is down and out i am sorry, hope you feel better real soon,

sorry i have been distant, not sure whats going on stressing over the one kid and $$$ and or lack thereof, and I pretty sure It will be full blown pnuemonia in a week, so am doing all my meds for my lungs trying to kick it b4 it kicks me we cant afford a hospital visit right now at all

peace love and as always free valiums for all parents

Where's the line for the valium? You got any xanax?

rise and shine, sleepyheads !!

it's another rainy Thursday in the rainforest, and I'm waiting for the rain to cease & desist so I can distribute breakfast to my critters.

been thinking I might need a tarped or roofed area for feeding time if this keeps up!

looks like there's a massive Tropical Depression headed our way, they're predicting FIFTEEN MORE INCHES of RAIN, yikes !!

:eek::(:eek:

or we may just float away on a rolling tide of MUD at this rate...

NEMO Issues Tropical Storm Watch for Belize's Southern Coast

posted (October 14, 2008)

NEMO has issues a tropical storm watch for Belize City down to southern Belize at its border with Guatemala. This as tropical depression number 16 slowly churns towards the coast of the Nicaragua-Honduras border. That puts it right in Belize’s back yard. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center has it moving northwest a 6 miles per hour with wind speeds of 30 miles per hour. The really bad news is that if it stays on its current track, it could be a tropical storm by tomorrow. For those in the south, that could mean evacuations within the next two days.

http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=12385

:rain::Oops::rain:

luckily, we're only going to get the outer edges of this puppy, unless it shifts further northward.

HUGS to Kell, hang in there honey!!!

:hug::grouphug::hug:

Geeze, Kay....please be careful! At least you got your storm shelter built. But how on earth would you get all those critters in there? I hope this storm takes a turn and leaves ya'll alone!

I saw your newest pics on your Wok Wok thread and they are so cute. :)

I haven't cooked my chicken yet but your recipe with the fruit sounds yummy. I have a big pot of veggie beef soup cooking now and the house smells divine.........

Good Mornng! I have a few minutes before meeting with 2 grad students so I thought I would write a quick message. I also stayed up watching the debates last night, but forced myself to go to bed after about 1/2 hour of commentary.

My head is still driving me crazy, but my leg seems a bit better today.

Frank, Take care of yourself. We miss you, but understand why you have not been on as much.

Shar , Sending out prayers for your dad.

Jenn, Hope you are able to particpate in the art show.

Kay, :hug:Be careful!!! Retiring is not an option for me. Plus, I really do not want to stop teaching. I do enjoY it most days. I just need to figure out how to cut down on meetings, etc.

I do not qualify for SSDI as I have always taught in state universities. I do have LTD through the state if I had to take it before I retire, but could not really live on it. The ealiest I could retire is at 55 (january 2012), but I would only receive about 50% of my income (they do an average of the last 4 years). Fortunately unless the State of Illinois goes bankrupt, my pension is protected. And even then I think it would be protected. Prior to MS, my goal was to teach unitl I am 62 -- which would be 30 years. Now, I figure I just have to take things day by day. I am lucky in that I have over a year of accumulated sick leave. But I hate to take it as it hurts the students (we do not have substitute teachers like they do in k-12). So far I have only missed one day this semester, and it was to attend a funeral. Also if I do not use the sick leave, part of it is added onto my years of service and part of it is compensated.

Sory for the long boring explanation everyone.

Hope you all are having a decent day!

Frank.....please take care of yourself - I worry about you and your lungs. You don't want pneumonia!! Do you smoke? You know where I'm going with that question if you do.....;)!!

We miss you but understand why you need to rest. Take care. :hug:

If anyone saw the helicopter crash on tv today here in Illinois please pray for the families. It was carrying a one year old child and the crew. The helicopter took off from the hospital here in my area. So sad.

Today I am going to get to that garage. I didn't do it yesterday.

:grouphug: to everyone.

Yay.........My sons testing all came back normal. :D His bruised brain is
healed according to the neurophsychologist. This still means NONE of
his fave sports(football, lacrosse) but at least there is no permanent
damage. He still has to be careful not to get concussion no 4.:( but I
am relieved.

I am very very very happy.:)

hi all ...

had a nice visit with my friends from the Appleton area ... took alot outta me ... I was in bed around 8, and took 3 benadryl to sleep ...

I'm trying to stay positive and strong ... considering finding a job - having no income really takes it's toll .. but I don't have the energy to go to a job or work all day ... :hissyfit:

sorry - running out of survival options ... where's that Prince Charming and his bag of gold??

I finished the sweater, I will try to take a pic later and post it. I have my bag all ready to go with next one to start tomorrow while at the hospital.

Weekend Plans! I am meeting Riverwild on Saturday to spend the afternoon with her. We are going to "Fort Knox" a state park and to the Bridge Tower. It is one of the tallest towers in the US on a bridge. We have been trying to do this for a year now! :eek:

Have a great afternoon everyone!

Have fun with RW Char!!!! Tell her we all said Hi!

Thanks I will....she is such a riot to be with! I will be sore from laughing I am sure on Sunday! :D

Char ... be sure to take your camera and take LOTS of pics ... say Howdie to RW from us ... (she was my Christmas Pal on the exchange ... and I'm still enjoying the socks she sent!)

my apologies .. my rant is over about feeling sorry for myself ... going to work on stuff for the kids with quilts today ... and get my mind off of me!

all will work out ... I'm okay ... yep, I'm okay!!

oh, we've very careful, don't fret, we've got this covered, and most of it will pass south of us.... and it's "only" a tropical storm, not even a hurricane...

the shelter is for those high hurricane winds, and there's stalls with hooks for leashes (for the goats and pig), shelves (for the bunnies and guinea pigs' cages). and brooder areas for the baby chicks and ducklings, with heat lamps, and bedding.

it'll be like a jigsaw puzzle fitting everyone in, but the worst part of the storm only lasts about 10 or 12 hours, so they won't be cooped up long.

we did a "moving" drill, to time getting everyone in, and it takes about an hour... but we MAY need neighbors' help with Becky Bacon, she's over 300 lbs now, pregnant and sorta recalcitrant about being moved.

BUT, we have BRIBES (molasses and coconut treats) to assist in the process... so we think we can handle it pretty well.

we have lots of hay and feed, and a concrete floor with a center drain for hosing, and ventilation openings, and fans for cooling... so, there's safety for at least 100 animals.

the ducks and geese will find their own shelter, they're native to this area, and know what to do...

well, even if it goes westward towards Guatemala, we'll still get the massive runoff with the river that comes through our village...

we expect more ferry and bridge closures at the very least...

¡Gracias, a mi primo!

:D:winky::D

BRIBES????

well, Kay - you could probably move me with the molasses (mmmm, molasses cookies!) .. .but you can KEEP the coconut ... LOL

how about some apples?? or is that only after the 'spit' effect (i.e.:cooked)

didja see my headband in the Wok-Wok thread?

:D

today's Darwin Farm project is another batch of this:

http://cannabis.com/faqs/cannabis_re...ipe/index.html

it's REALLY difficult to find unsalted butter here in the jungle, but we managed to locate a couple of lbs for the cookery.

it's simmering now, and the house smells heavenly!

:D:p:D

don't stress, my dear, with calm fortitude and your wicked sense of humour, you WILL come through with flying colors.

:grouphug::hug::grouphug:

lol, roasted pig with an apple in its mouth!

naw, Vonny, apples don't grow here, and the imported ones are VERY costly, and hard to get...

but having pitayas, sapotes, mameys, watermelons, plantains, papayas, mangos, and pineapples always available makes up for the lack of apples, pears, apricots, peaches, grapes, and berries... mostly.

:cool:

you are in my thoughts and prayers, Weaver.

:hug:

I haven't responded to you because my messy divorce was 24 years ago, and I'm finally over it enough to have recently remarried.

so the perils and pitfalls and pain are but a faint horrible memory for me, and I'm now in the honeymoon stage with my new husband, and hopefully a LOT older and wiser this time.

I hope this travail ends for you soon, and a calm resolution happens, so you can get on to the healing part...

my heart goes out to you during this painful time, and remember to spend time alone, pampering yourself, and focusing on getting yourself extricated with minimum turmoil for the children and you.

take long warm bubblebaths, burn incense, potpouri, candles, play soft music, read a positive book, whatever it takes to calm yourself, and evaporate the resentments and anger.

:grouphug::hug::grouphug:

every little bit helps, even if it doesn't SEEM to be working, it will lower your stress levels, and help you be centered.

:hug::grouphug::hug:

Kay...can't you make unsalted butter, wouldn't that be easier than trying to find it. Never tried the cannabis part though. lol Hmmm wonder how well that would work on this pain...

Weaveherr...glad to see your post and hope you are doing better...yep divorces can be difficult even when you do want them...even more so when you don't...hang in there, we're right beside ya.

aw, Momma!

it's HARD to churn butter from goat's milk...

because it's got such small fat globules, that's why it's healthier for babies and people like me...

plus, we're milking "meat" goats here, they're of the breed Spanish Goats, and give very little milk (it's enough for us) that yields VERY little cream.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-...-Goatmilk.aspx

real dairy goats, like Nubians are unavailable here, and impossible to import, with all the red tape.

well, Momma, we TRIED, but just couldn't manage it.

on the other hand, we're making lots of yoghurt, kefir, cheese, and even ice-milk (our pal brought us an ice-cream maker, YAY!)

:hug:

good news, kiddies !!

TROPICAL STORM WATCH DISCONTINUED FOR BELIZE

October 15, 2008

The National Emergency Management Organization has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning that was imposed earlier today. This is because Tropical Depression number 16 has now moved inland and latest reports indicate that it was now on the northern coast of Honduras. As a result the preliminary phase has been lifted but the FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the country. The Hydrology Department is forecasting that approximately 4 to 15 inches of rainfall is expected causing flooding in most areas around the country.

http://www.lovefm.com/ndisplay.php?nid=8811

Oh my. Lots of stuff has been happening today. First and foremost - :hug::hug: to all who needs them.

Not much to update right now. Pretty quiet day.

Hope everyone has a good night. :grouphug:

Soxmom am sitting her rooting for your red sox, dang 7th inning they would be up by two right nowhttp://i357.photobucket.com/albums/o...-rays-suck.gif

peace y'all

dos mas soxmom keeping my fingers crossed

deb just brought up a good point how many at 7 zip left to get home and sleep or get ahead of the traffic:Doh::Bang-Head:

Well, tonight has been a backfire in trying to get a decent bedtime rolling. Took some pain meds and still tossin' and turnin'. Stretching hasn't touched it either, and sometimes that helps. :( But it doesn't quite feel like the normal aches I get, so not sure what in the world is going on. :confused:

So if you don't see me until later in the afternoon tomorrow, don't be alarmed. Ten to one, I'm hibernating. :D

Good morning all!

All I have to say is "What a game!".:D Got the kids off to school and
am taking my dm shopping this a.m. Then Im gonna come home and
do some baking for the craft sale at the school tomorrow. Im also
working it, just gotta find out what time.

Got a busy weekend ahead so everyone have a great weekend if I
am not on. All of you under the weather big hugs to you!!!:hug::hug:







Go Sox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YESSSS We came back to win and beat tampa rays last night! Do the RED SOX HAVE GRIT OR WHAT! :D:highfive::yahoo:
Been busy was job hunting for like 3 months then got a new job I started this past wendsday. today is a day off so I thought Id come on and try to catch up but that is impossible with the many people on this thread. I have been praying and thinking about AMN. and a few others too.
So far it is 9 am I have done 3 loads of laundry hung 1 load out rest in dryer. Done all the dishes have dish washer but do by hand to save $$. Took dog for a stroll. Barefoot .now that I have job I cant go around barefoot and I think I miss that more then free time.lol
got kids and hub off to school and work. cleaned both bathrooms. after I check around the forums I am going to finish cleaning the house.
all the bikers are in for the week it is biketober fest around my area (Daytona beach) .
My oldest had a symphonic concert last night it was tops!
well folks gotta go .
and one last thing I want to echo soxmom ya all have a beautiful weekendand...
GO RED SOX
PEACE
BMW

Oh dear, I can't keep up! LOL I'm just checking in real quick to say hi.

Kay - I am glad the warning has been discontinued. Thanks for letting us know about that.

Fin - Sorry you had such a rough night.

Soxmom - That is awesome news about you son. You must be so relieved!

Char - Have fun with RW!

Hi everyone else. I hope everyone has a good day!

Well, in two hours I have to show up for that neuro appt at the Balance Center. I have a couple hours of testing including an ENG (electronystamography) which sounds horrid and then I meet with a neuro who specializes in balance problems. Yikes! I really don't want to do this.

I'm scared of how bad that is going to make the nystagmus. I had a PT one time who decided to induce the nystagmus (I don't remember why) and I ended up not being able to walk and had to lay down for an hour!

Hi Everybody!

Just a quick check in from the office where it's crazy loony today. :icon_eek:

I got the bathrooms cleaned the other day and also vacuumed everything well. :)

Not much else happening so I suppose that's good.

Frank,

I hope your lungs are ok, take care of yourself and don't overdo it!

Fin,

Sorry you had a bad night.

Char,

Have lots of fun with RW. I wish I could be there!

Everybody,

Have a great day, it's FRIDAY!! :Head-Spin:

hello all, well another night of hell, got up called GP and am back on steroids and an expensive antibiotic, which he said i have two choices the med or the hospital,

so for my buddy out there... i didnt take care of it right away but I did finally go, I'm sorry, wasnt being stupid just didnt have any money for it all and well still dont but finally went:hug:

oh and I made some tar today got up made coffee doc said muy pronto and I split like a banana, http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance015.gifand got home and smell tar oops we still have stove top brewer, lucky nothing real bad happened,

yet another self imposed :SMACK:

oh i forgot I only gained one pound from last weeks steroids, and I forgot I finally did it, no not take a shower,:Doh: I gave myself my first injection with out the auto injector woooo hoooooo, so all in all i burnt coffee and a pot, went to docs went to RX got milk gas meds and injected myself and its barely pass ten cool im done:thud:

ahhhhhhh, they just took off the TS warning, but not the FLOOD warning.

just returned from dawn market in San Ignacio, and they were evacuating the vegetable vendors, the market is underwater!

so, we got a REALLY good haul of lechuga y repollo (lettuce and cabbage leaves, sacks and sacks and sacks!) because they didn't want to haul all the excess stuff, so they were cleaning the produce double-quick-time, at 7 am...

the river has spread out UNBELIEVABLY, and just during the time I was loading crates of leaves, the water ROSE to almost cover my boots.

traffic is being diverted, and the bridge is under 12 feet of water... luckily, we leave town in the OTHER direction, eh?

:eek::rolleyes::eek:

I am amazed at the sheer VOLUME of water flowing by, and it's still raining... and according to the forecast, 90% chance of rain every day until next WEDNESDAY...

oooooh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

Kay.......wow......that water sounds dangerous. you take care of yourself.:hug:

Frank and Fin..........gentle hugs to you both.

Hi Tricia and Weav and all!!!

I was going to back track and catch up, theres no way so I am able to, so I shall try and start again and catch up a diff way

wizbethcathy speedy gonzales, :hug:get over here help me paint :wink:

Char, sorry you still dealing with ms carp a dm:hug: tell River I said howdy, enjoy yourselves

Kay as always you post knock me out girl send me some coca leaves please:hug:

Kelly and Becky how you two doing? miss ya both:hug:

sox did ya watch that game good luck two more:hugs:

Deb D hope the vacation worked:hug:

Weave of all the classical instruments the harp is my favorite, you can take a cloud ride listening to harps play, glad someone above helped ya, one step and one day at a time...:hug:

Renee I sure hope yous are ok I miss ya :hug:

Vonn, i need to find , a pt job too but one i can do easier said than done, some days i am ok, and other days just getting up sucketh mucheth, good luck on your quest:hug:

Holly I hope your Neuro Appt went well:hug:

Fin sorry you had a rough night too, mucho :hug:s

Sandy I have not read anything so if you want pm me how is Jim doing, I hope he is well, did he watch that baseball game last night wowsers..... Please tell him I said howdy howdy. I hope this finds you doing well, thanks buddy, miss you too,

I miss all of you, i really do, its like I have been by myself this past week, didnt have any friends, yall mean a hell of a lot to me, my baby gilr knows what i mean she has been by my side, something about this place

Trish hope all is ok sorry not up to date,:hug:

The rest I may of missed i am sorry:hug:

Twink Cindy DM Anne Jeannie(long time no hear) Sarah, all of you and others I missed :hug:


peace

love and

Free http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d77/valium.jpg

for everyone

Weave ... that's so wonderful that you got to see the harpist last night - I wish I was going by your house smelling that awesome chili ... sounds like a plan ... :Oops: I gave away my crockpot with the move ...will have to wait! (btw: what time's supper??) ;)

sending out lifelines to you, Kay!! sounds like ya dun good with the sacks of treats for your critters!

Hi Trish ... busy?? remember to take time for yourself and not overdo it!

Sorry about your bad night again, Frank ... now stop smacking yourself ... violence is not allowed! :p

Where's Sandy?? last I heard - she went out to clean the garage!

UPDATE:
I'm trying to keep my head about myself ... have to work on more projects and 'things to do' ... I'm sorta beside myself ... need to get my mind off of my issues and do something for someone else - then, I'll be better.

have a great weekend ever-body!

Wow, I cannot keep up with everyone either! Seems everyone has so much more energy than I do!

I went back to bed after the boys left this morning. Slept until 11:15 AM!! I feel better now so hopefully I can get something accomplished today.

It's rainy here today. Supposed to cool off and only be in the 60's tomorrow (highs). Yea!!! :)

Everyone have a good day. Hope you all have a good weekend....stay safe....:grouphug: to all!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I am sorry to much to read to catch up and I am to tired! I was up at 4:30, showered and out the door I went for the hour drive to meet my parents and then another hour to the VA hospital. He had his bloodwork and MRI and now we wait till next week to hear from the doctor.

I just built a fire in the woodstove to take the chill off the house, checking in here and now I am going to go and have a nap.

Hope everyone is having a good day! :grouphug: