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Gosh darn it, Laura....get yourself a last minute flight:thumbup: Hate leaving you and the others behind.

Phyll...I just KNEW you'd be an in for the club. I was wondering the same thing about the fact their might me a dress code. Jodi...do you know if there is one??? Oh well, we can all just go casual and get in on our good looks. I love the animal ministry programs. Our homes around here have them. Zoey is such a loving little puppa....she will excel and steal some hearts. Gotta say this, Phyll...nothing worse than a sick man. An earache at our house means a week on the couch with a tray of food every 30 minutes and LOTS of whining during the other 30. LOL

Sorry you are experiencing aches and pains, Eva....time to relax!!!!!! See you in a couple of days....:smile2:

Jodi...I cannot speak for anyone but myself but I am up for anything. What an accomodating guy that Jeff is. Enjoy your time with him and see you in a couple of days. Too bad about the sliming incident. I am one that gets tight when I fly and have to be careful the first 24 hours. Being nervous can cause me to get stuck also. Just try to eat slowly and relax.

Cheri..:smile2: sad about the state of your school. I'll help you pick out an extra suitcase to carry your winnings in. Relax and just enjoy your flight. No worries about a lay-over. Ask the stewards on your first flight to direct you when you get off the plane. See you in Vegas!

Hopefully you'll be able to make the next meet, Peaches

Boy...I've found out I'm sure not alone in my kid worries. Hugs Linda and Joyce. Poooooooooor Linda. You are going to be so messed up by the time you return home. Me with my MN Scandinavian umpapa and Arlene with her drawl, you're going to have to listen to some hometown radio stations for a bit to get back to normal. Lori....one of our cards was compromized a few months back. Luckily, we were not on vacation at the time and our cards were in the mail within a few days. Card company said they had all the info on who was trying to use it. Didn't take them long to call us. OMG....I DETEST wearing a swimsuit in public, but I will. DH gets so upset with me. He went down to the laundry room this morning and had it sitting on top of my suitcase b/4 he left the farm site. I guess that's my push to give it up and just do it. I just want to say this...I think I've been lax in including everyone. This is a message for all the girls on this thread that are unable to make the Vegas trip. I truly wish you all could make it and would love to meet you all or would love seeing you again if I've met you b/4.

Laura...sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now. Sorry to hear that your DS has not changed her lifestyle. I'm like Joyce...I would pay their apt rent or for a hotel b/4 I'd have one living in my basement. In dire need....I probably would but then it would be short term. We will keep you informed on the Vegas trip. Hold the fort down while we go please. Doesn't sound too serious with Nel's school troubles. He does sound as if he wishes for perfection though. Maybe with help he can learn to move on easier from one project to another. Tell that DH of yours to have a wonderful trip and enjoy his time with his mother. A special time for him and her both. Lori...enjoy your trip. All your trips sound exciting. But, bet your are soooooooooooooo jeolous of my daily trips.....to the farm tractor parts store, picking up tile equipment for the guys, dentist, driving my truck over bumpy terrain to get to my guys in the field. Oh yeah....mine is so much more exciting. LOL Had a good day so far. Lots of driving. Dental appt was about 2.5 hours long. Not too bad. Figure I have about 4-5 left b/4 I'm absolutely perfect (yeah, right). Now gotta hit the laundry room and catch up on some of this lake stuff b/4 I go. My goal is to get it all put away and the house nice and neat b/4 I leave on Thursday morning. Staying at a Mall of American hotel which is just a couple of miles from the airport. At this point, don't think I will do any shopping. Meeting a good friend (she's like a sister...a great sister) for dinner Thursday evening. Better get to work. Hope you are all having a great day. It is a perfect day here. About 68, sunny and ideal for soybean harvest. 2 full days of combining after today. Then a couple of weeks and we start corn harvest.

Arlene....woke up at 2:55 and no way could get back to sleep. Didn't get to bed till after midnight. Will catch up with sleep tonight. And don't worry about my butt dragging in Vegas. I rented a hotel room in MPLS the night b/4...nice dinner with a friend and off to bed early. I just couldn't sleep last night cuz I was worked up about DS. But I process anger/hurt/whatever quickly and work through it with the help of a counselor (sp). Damn those bars....glad you threw them out. Have fun with the wee ones and DD today. Gosh I wish that was me. Laura...thanks for those understanding words. And, what Nels might have done may seem like a big deal to you but it is supposed to seem like it at this age. My boys were naughty but nice. Always respective to us, never swore in front of us (saved that for the bus), helped out around here, but I spent my share of time visiting with the principal. Smoking behind the school...duh!, class clowns, both got thrown out of choir for their antics...I think they would have been Cheri's biggest nightmare...now it all seems not so bad. But, we stayed on top of it and I know you will also. Gotta go get dressed. Dental this morning. And, I'm so angry at myself. Forgot my favorite (only ones I've ever worn for 20 years) up at the lake. Now I have to drive to my dentist which is in the area where I had lunch yesterday, then all the way to the lake and back. I'm then going to try and pack when I get home and finish the laundry. You all have a good day.

Hey smallvolume...jump on in! Welcome! Any questions????????????

Eva...wishing you luck with your last days of work. Sounds like you will be all prettied up for the trip. I haven't gotten anything together to pack yet either. Lake clothes/home clothes all mixed together and have to decide from the mix. I have an idea what I am bringing...usually does not take me long to pack. All right! Someone close to kick butt! Thanks for the offer. He WILL come around....thinking positively. Done...enough said.

Julie....will just work Mondays once in awhile now. What's nice about this job is I can say yes or no to working. I do it far enough ahead of time so she has someone to cover. Job is only 9 miles from lake place but close to 50 from home. Get rested up. Should work out fine to meet you in baggage claim. Janet....the workout queen! Hey....no news is good news with those kids. I am not bringing any of this crap to Vegas with me. Not a bit....it's staying home and will deal like we have for the last six months with it. Nothing is going to ruin this trip. Phyll...congrats on the twins, Auntie. When my oldest DS saw his twin baby cousins for the first time he said (he was 2 at the time) "Look, Mom, the two-ones".

Ewwww....we've been so lucky with all the skunks around here....not a spray on the dog thus far. That is a crappy way to start the day, Sandy.:smile:

Thanks Joyce and Lori....just a really bad case of jelousy on his part and an unreasonable attitude. I know I did the right thing but felt like my heart got ripped out. Oh well, we'll see where this takes it. He was always such a well-mannered, very respectful, loving kid. It's all come to a head. Lori.....no way he will even talk to DH or other DS. He has a real mad-on at them for no good reason. Plain and simple.....acting like a spoiled brat with no good reason. We are hanging tough and will deal. Nice to vent and now let's talk about happier stuff. Thanks

Welcome and congrats on your decision to make your life a healthier one. I think we all went thru the stage you speak about shortly after surgery. Hang in there. Do and eat the way your doc requires you to. Stay strong and keep that attitude where you state you did the right thing. As far as the burping goes...most likely gas but if you are truly concerned about it, best to give your LB doc's office a call. Best thing for gas is to walk it off. Lots of walking and moving. Come back to this thread and ask ANY question you might have. We have a rule here.....no such thing as a silly question.

Back after my whirlwind of a day. Thought I didn't have much left to bring home from lake place. B.S.!!!! Car was loaded full. All unloaded and just have to find a place to put it all, do the bedding and laundry but going to do it a bit at a time. I detest disorder so this is going to drive me crazy till I get it sorted and put away. Lori...said story about your friend's daughter. I feel for them. Nice that you sent a card. Can you eek out another lunch by pouting???? LOL Long story short....picked up youngest DS for lunch. On the short 10 mile drive I tried to set up the ground rules on what subject would be off limints. Didn't work. Had just ordered lunch and he was relentless. Threw a $50 on the table, gave him a hug, told him I loved him and walked. I could see him as I drove away standing out in front of restaurant. Sad part is that he is moving to San Diego this week for a job he got out there. I had his passport and log book, laptop and a few other essentials. He continually texted and called and I let him sit for a couple of hours. He found a ride back to his place after calling a friend. I just knew I had to drop his things off so I drove out there and the last thing I said to my kid and don't know when I see him next is "You broke your mother's heart". Tough day. I am not going to let this hang over me while in Vegas. I am going to try and not mention it and just touch on the positives. Best that way. Thanks for listening. Oh Julie...Arlene's post reminded me...I think it's wonderful that you helped the kids out with the adoption.

I guess I could have been considered a "Pecan Pie/Bar Slut"...(sorry to be rude) Back home from lugging roasters, ect. Needed to shower again after that workout. Heading out for lunch with my little pill. Thanks for the well-wishes. All will be fine. I am to the point of not budging when it comes to my convictions. Lori...never have heard the Wisconsin jargon.....you'll have to fill us in when we see you. Nope, not taking Tanker with me. Beautiful day here and he has jobs to do out in the yard. Bunnies to chase, snakes to bark to death, swims in our pond, etc. More fun than laying in the car. :smile:

Mornin'....Janet...have a good work week...hope it's stressfree. Laura...thanks for sharing the photos. WannaBe City looks so cool. Such a "real" experience for kids. Did you get my text about a week ago about hot flashes??? I just texted you to let you know that, for me, if I overdo the sodium in any way, hot flashes are so much worse. That could just be me but worth a try for you. I am unsure what you usual sodium intake is but might be worth cutting back on if you do use some. Anything is worth a try. I, too, wish you could just hop on a plane and join us in LV. Sad. Busy day. Heading out shortly to drive the 40 miles to caterer to take stuff back. Back home to pick up my car, another 70 mile trip to pick up youngest DS for lunch, 30 miles back to the lake to get the last of what is there and lock it up (you'll all hear me wailing) and then back home another 50 miles to unload. Good thing I love road trips! After I get home, I plan on going through things and decide the clothes I am taking to Vegas, get all packed so I don't have it hanging over my head. Zip up the suitcase and not let myself throw more in there or change my mind on what to bring. ] You all have a good one and will check in later.

Arlene....It's: Yaaaah, Ya Betcha

A sliver isn't bad....one average sized slice has about 800 cals. And, I used to always have to have it ala mode. Makes me cringe to think of the mindless eating I used to do. I have been going thru some photos while watching TV. Just so shocking to look at these photos and the not so gradual weight gain from year to year:crying:

Just working towards page #1000 and watching Desparate Housewives. Arlene...pecan pie is my favorite also and think that it was the cause of at least 75#s of my weight gain. My grandmother was the best cook and baker. She baked every day. She was our neighbor and always had fresh baked good when the 8 of us kids came home from school. Glad your son liked the cake. Lori...glad things are resolve with DH. Janet....the work change next week sounds like a good plan. Less stress during a busy week.

Would have been nice if you could have joined us, Pam. Next time!

Phyll...funny Big A$$ Fan story. Good way to loosen up the congregation. Julie doesn't text. Not sure about Cheri. I am missing having my texting thumb. Still to tender and slows me down. Stupid me....gotta slow down some. Too bad I'm not travelling with some of you guys concerned about stowing luggage. I get to check 2 bags for free. I would have certainly shared that benefit. I like to check my bags cuz I like the freedom of running around the airport without it. I always have at least enough time for one meal at the airport b/4 I fly and don't like to have to "tend" it while I eat and do my daily crosswords. I'm getting excited. This trip seemed far off for so long and a few short days it will be here and we will all meet. Fun! Julie and Lori should becoming GM's about the same time. I love that baby smell too, Julie. I get in on a lot of babies up at the lake. I send momma fishing with daddy and get my baby fix.

I know you girls are a good support system...I rely on you all for a lot of things at different times. Don't know what I would do without you. Arlene...good going on walking off those bars. I can't count how many I tried last night at the benefit. There were so many different kinds made by the local church ladies. So good. Congrats on the "almost" DIL. My oldest has a gem for a GF and an added benefit of two kids. Girl 8 and boy 5. My DS loves kids and gets right in there and plays with them. Running around the house with lasers. He is always sending me photos of his friend's babies when he is with them. Partied with DS and GF last night after the benefit. There was a band at our local bar and grill. Packed house. DS got up and sang with the band. Had three drinks (woohoo...I'm pretty cheap when it comes to drinks....doesn't take much and the three were over the course of 5 hours....made for more uninhibited dancing) and kids gave me a ride home. My Caddy is still sitting in town waiting for me to pick her up. Was nice to let loose, dance and visit. DH went home early and was fine with me staying. Got home a couple hours after him and found he had locked all the doors. Had to wake him up to let me in....funny. Accents.....most ppl say we have an accent like the actors in the movie Fargo.

Joyce...thanks for the kind words...we'll compare notes in Vegas. Lori....flooding is in southern MN. Quite the mess. Never fun to have an arguement and not have it resolved b/4 leaving. I have the worst time at staying mad. I need resolve and closure immediately. I have actually made DH stop in his tracks, come back in the house and finish it up.....I just can't stand the feeling of being ticked off. Give him a big old hug and make up.