Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 8/26/2007 8:47:08 AM

Well we had a little excitement here Saturday night, My son and family borrowed my truck and while they were on the Freeway they had a blow-out. My son being a good driver got them off the highway without any problem. All of the threads came off causing the blow-out. So it is new tire time before my trip tomorrow. Thank the Lord for watching over them.

Originally posted by: Margielikestocook on 8/26/2007 3:32:54 PM

Hi everone,

I hope you're all well and having a good weekend.

Lloyd, You never answered me if you heard about Marvin Zindler. No talkie no more?? HMM???

Margie

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 8/26/2007 5:54:16 PM

Iam sorry Margie wasn't trying to avoid you, just have had stuff on my little mind. Just remember no matter how far away we are or how little we will get to visit, you and Mark are special to Tommie and me. And yes I did hear about Martin Zindlerrrrrr, Eye Wittness News.
In September we are planning to come down for a week, maybe we will be able see you when we are down there. But never think we don't think of you guys or any of that silly stuff.
Well tomorrow I have to go the other side of Austin for a renewal class, and since I haven't got to pratice with both the Semi-automatic and revolver, I was not sure of how well I will do, soooo I went to a range and shot a 245 (semi-auto) and 248 (revolver) and since 250 is max, I guess I will do alright. As Instructors we have to be able to shoot at least 90%, and that is well in that requirement. Since we have several new laws coming into effect September 1st, this will be good time to get all of that information.
Another good bit of news, Paul was here this morning and saw the blow-out tire, and said he just bought new tires and the ones he took off are still good and he will bring two over in the morning for me.
The kids have been remodeling the kitchen and I have felt useless, since they are afraid all isn't well yet they won't let me lift or do any of the heavy work. But have been able to help a little by doing the cooking while they do the work. I have been having pain quite a bit lately when I try to lift, but am schedule to see the Doctor on Sept. 4, hopefully it will clear everybody's mind about my health.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/27/2007 4:21:30 AM

Lloyd ... sounds like you are busy, busy, busy. It was sure good that you got some tires for that truck. Hope the Doc has nothing but good things to tell you when you go in on the 4th.

It's unbeleiveable all the weird weather that is hitting every where. Hope every one is doing ok and not getting hit directly with it.

Originally posted by: cookiequeen on 8/27/2007 8:05:20 AM

What a busy summer. Can't believe all I've missed on the boards.....amazing.

Good luck to those searching for employment. Hope you find what you're looking for.

Glad you didn't go for the suit job Mike...can just see you squirming and uncomfortably tugging on the noose, I mean tie, all day long. Hope they can take care of Bonnie's knee.

Anne and Bethany in the same town.....what a concept! This could be scary! May end up sticking those two in the same house and letting Jim and Dave and Katie live in the other one just so they'd have some peace and quiet. What a riot! Cudos Bethany & Jim. Looking forward to seeing your new spread.

Lloyd - glad you two are taking care of each other and getting all that pesky medical testing out of the way. BTW - you two moving to TN is really only moving to Eastern Texas ya know....you'd still be in state. LOL. Tell Miss Tommie I said "Hey," and give her a big hug for me please. Have missed seeing her smiling face.

Been busy camping here all summer. The MN trip got me started and I just can't quit. Making up for the 7-8 years I didn't really get to camp at all (outside of Anne's). Have managed to take less and less with each trip. Think I'm finally getting it down....gotta love minimalism, for camping anyway. This is my camping group's big weekend for tie-dye (making my gifts for the Gathering among other things), a progressive dinner (I get to make desserts...darn the bad luck), a wine tasting party, and plenty of water volleyball and sunshine.

Hope all are doing well and, as always, keeping each and every one in my thoughts and prayers.

Have to make a trip up to my Dad's to pick up a new dining room set for my place, already have the other furniture rearranged so the new stuff fits. then I'm off to Vegas for 7-8 days. Gonna be a busy but fun break and nice end to the summer. Will still have a couple camping trips left after that, but doubt swimming in the pool will be involved with those chilly Fall evenings.

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/27/2007 9:03:32 AM

Hi ya'll, Sara Hailey, our oldest grandchild and only granddaughter, spent the weekend with us. Sara Hailey is almost 5 and talks like no other 4 1/2 yr old that I know. I asked her Sat. what she wanted for lunch and her reply was "What do you have in your frig. that is delicious?" Dave and I both had to really hold back to keep from laughing really hard at her. We also made pasta and while I was doing other things to get ready to make the pasta she "stirred" flour. What a mess but she is to cute I did not mind. I have a lot more patience with the grandkids than I ever did with my kids.
Lloyd, I think of you and your grandkids on weekends like we just had. We know how much you and Tommie enjoy having them, but boy it sure is nice when they go home and we can take a nap!! Sorry about the tire but boy was your son lucky. Glad you can get a tire for free!
Deb, what do you mean me and Bethany together?! Just who was it that taught me all those words and phrases I had never heard of! Sounds like you have had a busy summer.
Mike, if Bonnie is having a total knee done the recovery is 6 weeks, but usually people can go back to an office job in 2-3 weeks. It actually takes 1 year to get over it completly, that means the stiffness and pain. HOwever, speaking from experience it really isn't bad. The thing to do is to go in with a positive attitude that even though there will be some pain it is still not as bad as it was before and plus it is different pain. When you consider I had mine done in Jan and then in June made a trip up there it really isn't bad. Of course, having to come home so soon after we got there did not help. I was definitely stiff for about 2 weeks after all that. If Bonnie will do EXACTLY as they say she will be fine. Okay, that is my pep talk for the day.
Anyone else need a pep talk?!
For those of you looking for jobs, good luck! Our son is looking for a job and has gone online to look at state jobs. There have been several that he applied for.
Hope everyone has a great beginning for a new week.
If any of you have extra rain, TN will take it. We have not had any significant rain since June and we had 32 days of 100 and above dgrees. Both are an all time record for us. Hope we don't set any more records like that!

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 8/27/2007 10:01:55 AM

Hello family i am leaving in a couple of hours for the renewal class, looking forward to it. After that is behind me got somethings to finish and if I don't get an answer from the two I am holding for, I will stsrt looking for work. And Once I really start I bet i will get something.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/27/2007 11:19:09 AM

Deb ... your not replacing that fine patio set with a dining room table are you? What a shame. Now you will have to put the patio set on the deck.

Anne ... I bet your grand daughter didn't make as much of a mess with the flour as you made with the corn starch. I know where she gets it from.

Originally posted by: SouChef on 8/27/2007 11:42:08 AM

Sounds like everyone has been busy this summer. Can't believe Labor Day is almost upon us.

Lloyd: Hope you do well with your gun test. I couldn't do that well on practice, but then I don't shoot worth a hoot anyhow. Also it was lucky your son didn't have a bad accident since the tired shredded. Good you got a freebie. Hope your medical test comes out well on the 4th. You are kind of important around here.

Mike: It may be good that you aren't working so that you can drive Bonnie back and forth from the doctor. Since I haven't had any of my hips, knees or elbows replaced yet, I will pass on any kind of advice.

Bethany and Ann being neighbors sounds interesting. Two peas in a pod so to speak? Haven't met either of you, but when two like minds find each other it is pretty hard to keep them separated.

We finally got some rain yesterday, but again not enough. We have the same problem that TN is having. We are trying to tie 1953 as far as number of days it has been 100 or over. I heard that the folks in the NC mountains don't even have enough hay to feed their cattle because of the drought. Thinking about using the brown corn and brown soy beans from Eastern NC for feed them.

Well, good luck to all who are looking for jobs; good luck to all who are sick, having tests or some kind of medical procedure; good luck to all who are trying to sell their house or buying another one; and good luck to all who have their health and all is well. Those in rainy places do the dry weather dance; those who need rain, do that rain dance for all it is worth.

Mary

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/27/2007 12:50:28 PM

You have a point Mike. Actually, she made a bigger mess. I had flour on the flour, rugs, grooves of cabinets and tracks down the hall to the bathroom!!

Originally posted by: Margielikestocook on 8/27/2007 12:52:45 PM

Lloyd,

I will make a point of seeing you guys when you're here. We all get so busy it's hard to keep up. I know you'll do fine in your class.

Mike, No job yet? Bummer. It's out there. I just hope it grabs you soon and says here I am & you're gonna like me! I hope Bonnie does well with her knee surgery.

Judy, How's the back? Have you gone to a new doctor yet? It sounds like you need one.

Well, gotta get back to work. Hope all are well.

Margie

Originally posted by: cookiequeen on 8/27/2007 3:13:23 PM

Mike - the patio set is downstairs now, put the couch on the wall between the windows, close to the fireplace. My double drop-leaf table is under the window now. The futon is upstairs. so will end up with comfy seating up and down, as well as tables and chairs up and down. Now if I can just get rid of all my extra blankets. Have my new ones put away and all the ones I don't like to use stacked on the floor. Guess the homeless will get a new supply this year.

Anne - I just helped Bethany remember things to teach you. LOL. I'm sure we'd be banned from the state if the three of us lived too close together.

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/27/2007 3:37:22 PM

Right Deb! Just think how convenient it would be if you at least moved to St. Louis. It is ONLY about 5 hours from here!

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/27/2007 5:58:08 PM

I received a call from Charity a little while ago. She started olut by saying, "Now I realize what I put you through." Then she went on to explane that my grand daughter took a fall this afternoon. She ended up with a compound fracture to her left arm, broke both bones. They had to do surgery to set the bones. They have a splint on it for now and has to go back in for a cast later. She said that because one morning I sent her out to the school bus just to have her return in a few minutes with a compound fracture to her right arm. As long as it doesn't continue. A few years later I received a phone call telling me that Charity was lying dead on the emergency room floor. That's when on the way to the hospital which should have taken 45 minutes to get to only took me 27 minutes. As you all know, she is just fine today.

Lloyd ... I know this will bring a tear to your eye. Wed I go in to see about a job as Armed Security at the Nuclear Generating Plant. See, I knew it would bring a tear.

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 8/27/2007 7:26:16 PM

Well Mike if you get the job you won't have to worry about losing your hair; just the new "glow" you will have!! LOL
Margie, How are you and Mark? Have you had the opportunity to wear your "party shade"? I haven't, but I'm sure I'll wear it to our next dinner party or at our Halloween party!
Debby, more camping? Looks like we won't be able to do any more. With Ashley in Marching Band, there are games every Friday & when they aren't on Fri. night, they are on saturday afternoon.
Jim talked to the bank in TN and we should have our closing within 2 weeks!! I have been making notes, lists and setting rooms up in the house plans. Next will be going to stores and taking photos of countertops, appliances, floor coverings & new couches, chairs & love seats for the new house. Already know the guest bedroom will have an Asian theme to it. I have this beautiful embroideried blanket I bought from my Grandmother's estate. It is yellow satin with egrets emb. on it.
Deb, we were thinking you would join Anne, Mike & myself in TN living!! LOL While I was in TN I reminded Anne of the BFD & BFE definitions!! LOL Oh how we educated her!!
Tomorrow is Ashley's 1st day of High School. I'm gonna get up and take pictures.
TTFN
Bethany

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/28/2007 6:19:21 AM

Gee Bethany, if I get the job and start glowing in the dark right away I'll have to make sure to make it to your holloween bash. I could be the hit of the party. I figure, why not, when I graduated high school I got a job shooting agent orange for a power company. I think thats where the hair loss came from.

Deb ... it sounds like if you cut back on the stuff you take camping any more you'll be sleeping nude under the stars.

Judy ... how ya doing?

Originally posted by: sarab on 8/28/2007 6:48:51 AM

Well, I had my 35 wk check-up yesterday. The process has started, but very slowly. My doctor actually told me she wants me to wait at least a couple of weeks before having the baby. I promised her I wouldn't start my walking for a couple of weeks. Of course, I don't know anyone who could make themselves go into labor, especially this early. Of course, I wouldn't complain, but I know the baby isn't ready yet. So, no more moving stuff around and lifting stuff I shouldn't, including my 3 yo son. I am set to be induced on Sept. 24. I already have arrangements made for places for the kids to stay and rides for the girls to school for the first two weeks after. But I have this sneeky suspicion that this baby is not going to cooperate and is going to decide to come early. Maybe my doctor feels the same and that's why she is telling me to wait. She's happy to know that we only live 5 mins from the hospital. We'll see what happens.

Mike, I know what you mean about buying a suit just for a job interview. We actually bought one for my Mike last year when he was going on all of his job interviews after finishing college. What was funny, was that the job he got is the one interview before we bought the suit. And it's business casual, so just kakis and a button up shirt for work. Fortunately, he is able to wear his suit to church on Sunday (and to eat last week for our anniversary), so it wasn't a total waste. He also ended up wearing it for his brothers wedding back in June.

Lloyd and Mike, hope you both find jobs soon. Have been praying for you that you will. Not sure yet if we're going to be able to make the gathering. We're taking the kids to Disney World with his brother and his kids, plus we're making a trip of our own for our anniversary (our tenth), so we'll have to see what kind of time he can take off work. I already told him that I would like to make just a weekend trip out of it, if nothing else, so we'll see.

Better go before the electricity cuts out again. Keep having the lights flicker on and off, so don't want to have to type all this again. Waiting to hear from the electric company.

Originally posted by: inapickle on 8/28/2007 8:48:11 AM

Hi all
Sara Wonderful news That close, PLEASE do be careful and take the extra care.

Mike what a visual; you GLOWING I pray you get this one. Sounds interesting my dear.
Hope all turns out well for your grand daughter. As to Charity, well I hope she doesn't get put through what my darling little daughter did to me. When she was four she had more accidents in one month than any kid should. Each visit to the E R we had the same DOC, on the third visit I asked him "when do you have to report possible child abuse?" He laughed and said he'd let me know.

Bethany and Deb you'll sound busy. Please be careful not to put your backs out. Congratulations to Ashly for starting her first year of High school.

Thank You Margie, Mike, Thanks for asking, back still hurts. But I can cough and laugh without too much discomfort, sneezing and sleeping are still quite painful. I go to the Doc on the 5th, if I do not get some answers after the x-ray, I'll go elsewhere. Last night couldn't sleep to save my life. Finally decided to lay down at 1:45 A.M. But I wicked wanted to see the Luner eclipse. Don't ya know I woke up 15 minutes to late But the moon was big, bright, full and beautiful none the less and it was in the perfect place if only I had woken up in time.
Oh well...
Have a beautiful day kids.
ML
Judy

Originally posted by: SouChef on 8/28/2007 9:28:39 AM

Wow, a glowing Mike! That is a scary visual! Definately a Halloween treat for all! And you might be right about the Agent Orange and your lack of hair. Good luck on the interview however. Hope the granddaughter gets better from her fracture. Our kids can drive us nuts. My mother cursed me with one like me and I got my son. I cursed him with twins! He said he isn't going to have children.

Judy, sorry to hear that you are still in pain and unable to sleep. I have been keeping you in my prayers, even if I am lax on letting you know (like yesterday when I posted). Not being able to sleep is really the worst when you have back or any other kind of pain. Yes, if you don't get the relief you want or need, I would definately get a second opinion.

Sara, that little boy wants to see the world. From the doctor's calculations on my son, I had him three weeks late, but I found I was actually in my 40th week and he could have been born two weeks later to be considered full term. Do be careful, especially since you are being induced. I didn't have other little ones running around the house like you do, so it might be hard not to pick up the kids when they want you to.

Lloyd, whats the word on your work situation? Have you been able to talk to who you need to?

Everyone else have a lovely day and I hope all of your plans come out the way you wanted.

Blessings,

Mary

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/28/2007 11:42:44 AM

It looks like Bonnie has a tare in the cartilage in her knee. She didn't make an appointment for surgery when we were there as she wanted to check on her short term disability. We were told she would be out of work for at least 2 weeks. She has a call back to the doctor to schedule the surgery. Called the insurance company, it looks like the first $1500 will be out of our pockets and they will pick up the rest. Bonnie's company just changed there insurance coverage. If they would have kept it the same it would have been covered 100%. I'm so glad the company is saving money because she pays the same for less coverage.

Originally posted by: Margielikestocook on 8/28/2007 1:12:49 PM

I'm totally stressed out here at work so instead of trying to work, I came on the Cooking Club!

My boss the head lawyer decided to go on vacation all week & the other secretary is on jury duty (a murder trial). The one lawyer I have left here is worthless as all get out. I can't believe she even has a degree some of the time. AAARRRGGGHHH!!!!! Her favorite saying is "I've never worked on that file, I don't know a thing about it" when the whole darn thing is torn apart & spread all over her desk!

Okay I feel better. I can go back to it & tackle everybody's job but my own again. I may get my own work done in a few years.

Thanks for letting me vent.

I'll write something sane later if I still have my mind when I get home.

Margie

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/28/2007 5:43:49 PM

Bonnie's surgery update. She is going in for surgery October 2nd. Then she has to go back and have it check out October 10th.

Margie ... glad to see that your having a good day. Just kidding. Don't ya just hate days like today.

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/28/2007 6:38:58 PM

Mike, so sorry about Bonnie and the surgery and then to top it off the deductible!! Don't you just love insurance companies!
Took Katie to Nashville to see her neurologist at Vanderbilt.Bumped up the implant some and decreased one of her meds. Home safe and sound though.

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 8/28/2007 8:47:32 PM

Margie, Hope your week gets better! I just love it when people take the "it's not my job" mentality. Hang in there Friday's coming!
Mike, Tell Bonnie sorry about her surgery. How long will she be off? ANd how soon after is she allowed to travel? Kidding. But know that you two are welcome ANY TIME. I don't know what I am going to do about a job. With having to travel to TN for closing in a couple weeks and hoping to go there over thanksgiving, I don't know who would want to hire me!
But I will put my resume out there and hope someone will work around my travels & schedule.
Anne, Hope what the dr. did helps katie out. Glad you two are home safe and sound. Looking forward to our next visit! I'll bring the "modified" basement floor plan when I come.
Debby are you and Dennis out and about camping?? Hope all is well.
Sara, Hope the baby doesn't arrive early. I don't know how you handle more than 1 child. That is all I have and that is plenty. But belive me, I wouldn't trade her for all the money in the world. We are very proud of our young lady.
Mary, Just think, if mike glowed he wouldn't need a night light!! LOL But I think he'd keep Bonnie up at night!
Mike you know I love ya!! Good luck on the interview. Hope you get the job. Keep us informed.
Judy, hope that back of yours is better soon. Physical therapy REALLY helped me out and I only went 5 times! Now I just have to watch how I sit, lay and lift. Get better soon!!
Well, I am off to bed.
Hope everyone not mentioned is happy & well!
TTFN
Bethany

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/29/2007 4:23:40 AM

Gee wiz Bethany, you forgot to mention popeye.

Popeye ... Hope everything is good and well with you.
TTFN
Bethany

cake lady too

Originally posted by: popeye-1 on 8/29/2007 4:48:58 AM

Thanks for thinking about me .. I am fine just busy.I had to buy a bigger truck . My old one just could not pull the new camper. AAAAnd i just had to make it mine by adding a few things OLive oyl has been good about it. hahaha.She says we have to save money for the gathering.. I think she wants to go as bad as i do. I just don't know what to expect . Oh well i am a big (an getting bigger)boy now..Just not getting any younger.

Originally posted by: LisaJ1 on 8/29/2007 6:11:20 AM

Margie

Hope you have a better day today. Gotta love those dumb as rock bosses.

My hubby's dad and step-mom dropped in yesterday. Why I'm still not sure, so we had to go running around and go "shopping" for nothing. The same lady I will never get in a car with if she's driving again. We stayed behind them just in case she did something stupid like wreck the car. Which she did almost twice. How she is still with us is beyond me. We were so wore out by the time they left, I fell onto the sofa and the guys made dinner for me. A gold star for them. And youngest Bruce makes some pretty good potatoes. He fried them and added some seasonings but wont tell me exactly what ones, yet they were good. I'll make a decent cook out of him yet.

Lisa

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 8/29/2007 8:33:39 AM

Hey Mike the first time I went into Security, I though, this has got to be the last straw. But I soon found out that like every job you can make it whatever you want to out of it, and I think everybody knows that I am enjoying this part of my life. Nuclear Plants normally pays very well and you will need a lots of training. (the government requires at least 120 hours of training and each company has their own way of doing it.)And knowing you, you will take every opportunity that comes your way.

Originally posted by: nell on 8/29/2007 8:43:55 AM

Margie -

Sorry to hear you are having a bad week - I hope it gets better for you.

Remember it's like a baloon - just let it go!

Take Good Care - Nell

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 8/29/2007 8:52:41 AM

Just though I might bring everybody up on the class yesterday, there were changes to the laws, some good and some just clearing up questions, but one very bad and dumb one got pass everybody, then there were the lawyers taking care of lawyers ones too. (Those are the ones that always get me.) They are the most self serving profession there is, annnnd in my opinion, Lawyers should neveeeeeeeeeeer be allow to run for annnny public office. (even Dog Catcher.)
The dumb one might be able to remove if enough of us let our reps know it is a bad law and why.
I am still waiting to hear for the person, but I understand he is a busy person, so if I don't hear from him by tomorrow, I will call him. I been holding off looking real hard because I have been helping around the house, but it is getting like DIL wants so that is cool. I might even get to put some of my stuff in the kitchen now.

Originally posted by: dd11 on 8/29/2007 10:14:55 AM

To all those looking for jobs, I wish you success.

Margie,

Don't you just hate those days when the boss thinks he/she can dump the entire work load on the only employee not on vacation.

My DH's boss is on a rant and in the mood to fire more personnel. He is really angry because the company is broke and behind in paying basic bills like utilites. However, as a private company, he should have learned by now that it is dangerous and illegal to use the company funds as your private check book! Now if he will only cut off his daughter who spends hundreds of thousands every month on renovations for her residence.

The boss reamed a new one for my DH the other day for a mistake he did not make. When the other employee told this to the boss, the boss did not even apologize. I told my husband to find a NEW job closer to home.

Originally posted by: popeye-1 on 8/29/2007 12:11:55 PM

So whats the first thing that goes in the kitchen??? i'm guessing cast iron cookware.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/29/2007 2:45:13 PM

I'm not holding out much hope for the security job. I was there for about 45 minutes filling out the aplication and other paper work. While there they were handing out applications every 15 to 30 seconds. People that have jobs want it because of the pay. Oh well, I have my application in.

Lloyd ... I can already see another tear come to your eye tomorrow night when the vikings womp all over the cowboys. See ya at the game.

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/29/2007 6:25:21 PM

Yahoo, It has been raining off and on all day and will into the night. Still isn't enough but hey, any rain is better than none.

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 8/29/2007 6:39:54 PM

Mike, Will keep my fingers & TOES crossed for you and the job.
Anne, Glad you (we!) are finally getting some much needed rain in TN!! We have had plenty here in OH; the mosquitos are vicious!!
Told my dad tonight about the "offer" on the property in TN. I don't think he is very happy, but says he has 3 years to deal with it.
TTFN
Bethany

Originally posted by: LisaJ1 on 8/30/2007 5:54:17 AM

Prayers for all who are still looking for jobs.

Mike, I hope it turns out you do get that job no matter how many apps they handed out.

Dee, I'm with you time for hubby to find new job rather than work with boss like that. What a jerk.

Lisa

Originally posted by: dd11 on 8/30/2007 6:08:16 AM

Mike,

One of our dear friends just had a knee replacement. Although she is 10 years younger, she has had problems for years after falling at work. She had a neat machine that exercised the knee for her while she was in bed. Of course she had OT and PT, too.

There is so much technology that is new and that makes it easier on the patient in terms of recuperation. Now the doctors get you out of bed right away so Bonnie will be doing a lot of walking.

My husband has had five arthoscopic knee surgeries in the last 3 years, and he has fared well after each one. It takes some time to get back to a normal range of activity.

Please wish Bonnie the very best for me. She will be in my prayers.

Sara, I am so excited for you. The baby is just around the corner.

Judy, So sorry to hear that you are still in pain. I hope you have a resolution soon.

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 8/30/2007 6:17:31 AM

Mike it might be a tear in my eye, but it will be from laughting sooo hard about the romping and stomping the Vikings gets from the pissed-off Cowboys since they were beated last week by the wantta-bes Texans.

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/30/2007 6:39:07 AM

Our ground is wet this morning!! Yahoo, I do not have to water plants!!
Mike, I had arthriscopic surgery on both knees before the knee replacement in Jan. and the arthriscopic surgery was day surgery. Of course the Total was more involved. I was in the hospital for 4 days and yes I also had the machine that moved your leg. They do not want scar tissue to set up nor blood clots. I am sure Bonnie's will not be that involved though. If she has questions just email me.
Bethany, maybe your Dad can come down for a visit one of these times.
Hope everyone had a great day.

Originally posted by: popeye-1 on 8/30/2007 8:25:14 AM

Well family i am off on a camping trip. Will return on the 4 th of september.. With a lot of good memories. There is ten of us that get together once a year. This year i am going to try peach cobler in my do. Wish me luck i have not done one before

Originally posted by: michealjc on 8/30/2007 10:47:54 AM

Bethany ... have you dad move in with Anne and Dave. That way he will be close but you will not have to put up with him 24/7.

popeye ... have fun on your camping trip. Good luck with the peach cobler.

Originally posted by: cookiequeen on 8/30/2007 11:35:30 AM

Dang Mike - you DO think of everything. I'm sure Anne and Dave can just do an addition, just like Katie's wing for Bethany's dad. LMSAO.

Sounds like everyone has been very busy. I can hardly keep up anymore. So if you're not feeling up to par, I hope you get better soon. Good luck to those seeking gainful employment. Blessings to all.

If TN is too far for Thanksgiving, I'll be having that holiday celebration here at my house. Will be able to seat more than at the Gathering and will always be plenty of food for all too.

Originally posted by: sarab on 8/30/2007 2:07:20 PM

I HATE SPONGE BOB!!!! Sorry, had to say it. My kids are watching it right now and I'm busy working, but I can hear it in the other room. What is it about that cartoon that kids like? Of course, my dh thinks it's funny too. I just don't get it. We also have a DVR, so they rewind certain parts and play it over and over until I tell them to stop. Ok, I'm done. Thanks for listening.

Originally posted by: cullenann on 8/30/2007 4:45:18 PM

Sara I agree about SpongeBob. One of our kids will not let their kids watch it and the other one does. Go figure. Not sure which one is better adjusted. I will say that Sara is afraid of a lot of things (no watch SpongeBob), while Justin is completly fearless (watches).
Deb, that is a great idea. I really like Bethany's Dad.
Anyone want to come to TN for Thanksgiving, just come on down. Just in case you do not where in TN we live, we are almost on the TN/Ky border, West Tn that is, or almost middle TN. Look for Paris and you have it. We are ONLY about 25 minutes from Murray,KY, 1 1/2 hours form Paducah and about 1 hour 45 min from Nashville.
Walked out to the mailbox at noon and you could not tell we had had rain. Watering tonight and in the morning.
This is the last hoorah here for a lot of the summer people. The lake will be busy but not as busy as the 4th of July. On the 4th if it floats it is on the lake!!
Wonder if we could get Herman and Dilys to move here?
Hope everyone has great night.

Originally posted by: d.orcaluver on 8/30/2007 7:01:57 PM

Well Anne, TN for Thanksgiving sounds great but with the in-laws layed up I don't see that happening!
Bethany, we haven't been able to camp because we have been busy with Dennis' parents. His dad has been a convalesent for a month and we are not sure he will ever get to come home. He doesn't eat well even with the caregiver that come in to cook for them twice a day. Then last Saturday Trevor went to see them and my MIL was not feeling well. She couldn't 3even eat for gasping for breath. On Monday Dennis made her an appt with his dads' doctor for Tues. I've know Dennis for 30 years and she has never been to a doctor in that time We got there and she was still in her robe and refused to get ready to go so I took the hard line and told her she had 10 mins to get it together or she was going to the E.R. She said she preferred the E.R. ..... So I took her there!!!! Her blood oxygen was 8 (normal is about 95) and the blood was black. They gave her a breathing treatment and a steroid shot as well as the maximum oxygen they could. Of course she fought us about getting admitted and I told her it was get admitted now or she would probably die before we could get her in within a few days. If looks could kill I wouldn't be here!. Of course she is blaming me for her being there and no way is it the 60 years of smoking! She will be in at least until Monday. She has severe COPD (emphasema), pneumonia, and a bladder infection. She is not a happy camper but we are the ones that have to go 163 miles each way every 3 days to feed her dumb cats. They are indoor cats but feral and won't let you near them.
I'm tempted to turn off my cell and go camping permanently!!!!1

Originally posted by: Barbarian57 on 8/30/2007 7:14:50 PM

Sara and Anne--I guess now wouldn't be the time to say that I have a little Sponge Bob that runs across the bottom of my computer screen, splitting his pants, chasing jellyfish, etc. (Gary, the snail crawls around the perimeter of the screen and meows if you click on him). LOL I don't leave it on all the time, but I do have it on now and then. I don't know why but I love Sponge Bob! Of course I don't have kids watching it every day, so I just get him in little doses!

It is raining right now, a slow steady rain of huge raindrops. We need it so bad right now. They said on the weather the other day that the only thing that will give us enough rain to get out of this drought is a tropical storm. I decided I'd better take the dog out before it possibly got worse (like lightning), and it felt SO good to just stand there in those big warm raindrops!

Still no job, and the ebay stuff isn't moving, but my husband's classes are going great.

Barbara

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 8/30/2007 7:38:36 PM

Debby, I am so sorry to hear about Dennis' Dad & Mom. It has to be very hard for you both, especially Dennis with having both parents ill. I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you are doing well. With all that is going on, I don't blame you for wanting to go camping permanently.
Anne, We will not have to come down for the closing. We will be getting the papers probably Tues. and all we have to do is go and sign them in front of a notary and sent them back!! With the check, of course!! LOL Right now we plan to come for Thanksgiving weekend, if that is still ok. We won't arrive until REALLY LATE Wed. night. most likely around 1 a.m. since we have to wait until Ashley gets out of school. So who will be joining us? We'll be glad to put whoever comes to work "getting the lay of the land"!! LOL
Barbara, my 14 yr. old watched sponge bob when she was in the 6th & 7th grade. One of her friends LOVES sponge bob?! We bought her an electric inflatable sponge bob for her birthday one year. He was on a cake and the whole thing was 4 ft. tall.
Funny ya'll are saying my dad can move to TN. Tonight he said he could get used to living in TN! LOL Then back tracked REAL FAST. He would never leave Ohio unless he couldnt' take care of himself and was forced.
TTFN
Bethany