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10:30-11pm is a normal bedtime for us. Lots of nights I'm in bed with a book at 8:30 but read for a couple of hours. We would be up with the chickens if we had any. And, or dog is getting lazier by the minute and does not wake us up so we have to rely on hot flashes or the alarm to get us up.:wub:

Mornin' Girls...already up and packed and waiting on DH to get up. My men are going to a farm show in Fargo and I am heading for the lake as early as I can. Driving back for wake tonight and funeral tomorrow and have to drive back Sat. for some work I am doing on a benefit. Can you tell I am eeking out every second of lake time? Next weekend we are closing it down. Then you will hear the whining begin! Not sure when I will check in again....Tues or Wed maybe. Wishing you all a great weekend. Two weeks and we shall meet again....and meet for the first time.... So looking forward to it. Sending the love.....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! No Loft outlet store?????????? You still plan on going to Vegas then???? You must be devastated:biggrin::wub::biggrin::alien::biggrin:

Eva....I guess I never even thought that anyone would pick us up. It's up to the others....so easy in Vegas to just take a shuttle or a cab from the airport. I'll let the others decide. So nice of you to offer though. Not sure about the start of harvest, Eva. We got about another 3" of rain again today. It seems to be continuous. My DH never worries or frets (he has me to do that). He says about the crops "We always get it in and we always get it out"

Sandy...congrats on your weightloss and commitment to a healthier life. Hang out here any which way you feel comfortable.

Thanks for the info, Cheri. Great comes in at the same time. Thank goodness for cell phones. That hour will go by quicker for you with someone to visit with. It makes my heart so sad to hear about you having to pull your little guy's file:crying:

Hope everyone is having a great day. Mine was more than busy and just getting time to check in now. It was a nice day though. Got all the books done for the farm, business and personal all done and balanced and all the bills paid. Took me a till 1pm and then ran to town and another town 70 miles away to do farm and personal errands. Now I have pork kabobs broiling (too wet and cold to grill out), hashbrowns browning and making a salad. Arlene...I'll be watching for your flight info. Can't believe I finally get to meet you and the others I've talked to for so long. Also, looking forward to seeing others I met in FL in Feb. Great...sounds like you had a good day and met new friends. I gotta do some of that. Not working and living so far out in the country makes it tough. I am a friendly person and have friends but just need to connect with some that have more in common with me. Just to mix it up a little. Janet....so good to hear that Andrew is still staying in contact with is GM. I agree with you on the mixing up the exercise thing....same as with daily caloric intake. Better go tend to supper. Our customer is about ready to leave and my guys are hungry. Made comfort food today. Cold and rainy and guys working at the desk and table today. Made them mashed taters and chicken gravey (chuncks of chicken and peas). They love me again for that meal!

What kind of job, Melissa? Fingers and toes crossed that you will get it. Better safe than sorry on the stomach issues. So, better make that trip into doc just to make sure.

Thanks, Joyce. Come hell or high Water, I will have internet service up at the lake next year. OK...so Lori and I come into Vegas within an hour of each other on Oct 1. She emailed me her flight info. I believe Julie and Cheri fly in within an hour or so of us. Can you guys that are wanting us to stick around and wait for you please email me your flight info so I know who I am waiting on. Figured we could all go to lunch or something as soon as we are all gathered. Thanks

Laura....looking back, I don't know how I did some things but it all seemed to work once I had a routine. You are an organized person. Once you set that routine in place I am hoping you feel more settled. Hugs. Cute...I didn't read your post close enough and thought you were commenting on my "sweet front". I forgot about your fiscal year end, LauraK. Looking forward to meeting you the next time around.

That's a good way to look at it all, Laura. I think you should book a flight to Vegas on Oct 1. We can help you heal. LOL:biggrin: Good going on the smoke free days.

LauraK...we were posting at the same time. Wrote a post to you and also an update on Julie. Good of you to check in with BF's sister. Sad that he is having issues. Funny comment of the "spin like a top". My DH has always called me that "white tornado". I actually am the QUEEN of multitasking. That's how I am able to get it all done.....plus, on a dead run from dawn till dusk. But, so easy now compared to 2 yrs ago.

LauraK...just had to tell you that I am thinking of you and your up and down relationship. Hopefully you will find peace with your decision and be able to walk off your stresses. Bummer but you seem to be such a straight-on type of person and will accept this as just a bump in the road. Hugs

Just got off the phone with Julie. They will be heading home in the morning. Docs feel that her pain is coming from her shoulder. That the muscles have atrophied (sp?) and they encourage her to use them but to not do anthing that would be above her head. They gave her litocaine patches for now and told her to ween herself off the pain meds based on how the pain is. Plan of action is physical therapy (which she can do right in her hometown) and injections into the muscles. Hopefully, this will be the answer to her problems. She has a late Oct. appt set up with a surgeon at Mayo and will go back down there if these treatments are not the answer. She stated that her DH is somewhat disappointed as he wished for a miracle cure. She sounded in good spirits and accepting of the diagnosis. She is hoping to have the first injections on Thursday when she sees her pain management doc. That's about it for now. She stated she would check in tomorrow night when she gets home. Now, let's all say an extra prayer or send positive ju-jus that this will all do the trick!

Melissa...exploratory surgery was how they found all of mine and during scheduled surgeries for ovarian tumors and during hernia surgeries. I am not sure if there is another way to find them. Arlene might know. Thanks for the welcomes backs, girls....nice to feel wanted. Great...I DOES help to look in the mirror and become accustomed and accepting of your body. I avoided every mirror below the neck for years. Catching myself in window reflections was a real wake up call. Good for you. Sorry about your cancelled vacation. Darn. Janet...good choice doing the salad today. You set such a good example for all. And, never afraid to share when you hapen to make a bad choice. You show us all that you are human even though you are so aware of how to eat. Melissa...not sure when I will go back to the lake this week. Have books, housework, etc. to catch up on and ANOTHER wake and funeral at the end of the week. One of our landlords passed away this morning. Also have some things to do for a benefit that will take place on the 25th. I'm actuallly looking forward to being home full-time and full blown harvest. My favorite time of year.

Laura...sorry to hear of your dad's troubles. Hope they can get him back to holding his fluids. Hugs

Arlene...just gotta comment on that beautiful baby and her smile. OMG. She is so pretty and perfect. My oldes DS smiled as soon as he was born. I should go find one of my favorite photos of the day I brought him home....a smile on his face. Julie...thinking of you today. Fingers crossed for answers.

Gosh....you girls are tough to catch up with. Got home about noon today. Worked till 8pm last night and had an early appt with LB doc (6 mo) so just stayed at the lake last night. I felt so bad when Julie called about staying over on her way to Mayo. First of all, I was totally confused. I thought she was still in Rochester. Anyway, it didn't work and I felt horrible about not being able to accomodate her. Next time, Julie. Well, weighed in about 5lbs under at my visit today. I was not happy with it but doc was fine with it. Still on the BMI chart and no worries. Stress and having all my teeth worked on over the last 5 months is what I'll blame for the loss. Funny, even though I have had all this dental work done, I have not dropped a calorie from my daily menu. I always get them in and then some. It will be back on my bones b/4 I know it. Cheri...how horrible about your young student. I ty to never use the word "hate" but I HATE guns when they get into the wrong hands. So sorry for how you must have felt and that poor family. Melissa....poor girl. Hope they can find what is causing you trouble. I, like Arlene, have had quite a few surgeries and always cause adhesions. When they are in the lower region, they feel like something is being twisted and pulled. I am smack in the middle of things going on around here today so don't have time to talk right now. Just wanted to let you know I am back. Will talk with you when I can.

Thansk for the well-wishes on the dental appt., Joyce. Got my permanents of top and they look fantastic. Had some other prep work done for more caps. Have another early appt tomorrow morning to prep top right side for caps. Will be happy when this is done. LauraK...thanks for sharing info about your fun weekend. I must have missed a post of yours prior to that. Had to drive home the 65 miles from dental office because something came up here. Now the dog and I are really headed to the lake. For sure this time. LOL Oh gosh, Janet, if ppl were buried in what they wear to bed while sleeping, I would be buck necked! Ewww....no one would want to take a peek in that casket except DH...one last look at lovliness. You all have a great weekend and will catch up with you all when I get home on Tuesday. Sending the love.

Thanks, Janet....now I know

I've been out of the loop so much with these Vegas plans....could someone please fill me in this morning b/4 I leave for appt. Who is actually going to be out there?????

Great..sorry you couldn't sleep....hope you finally got some. Your story reminds me of the Hutterite clans I grew up close to. They dig a horizontal hole and bury them standing up. Arlene....maybe you can sneak a nap in when DGD takes one today. Take care and enjoy that new bundle of joy.

Arlene....was not being morbid with the funeral thing. Had just been to a wake with an open casket and was just throwing the question out there and asking your opinions. I'm just not as weepy and seem to not connect it all to death the way I do with an open casket. Make sense? So, it just got me thinking of my boys and DH (if I ever leave this world....I might not). Would they have the closure they needed???? Is it more difficult to move on???? Sounds like you have all plans in place if/when you pass on. Nice your children will not have to deal with so many details. Ours our simple... 1. Call the funeral home to come and get us 2. Dig through my CD's and find my songs 3. Order up those 2 cases of Johnny Walker Black 4. Go to the freezer and pull out the food I prepared for my funeral so our guests do not starve. 5. Smile....I have lived a good life

Of course, Melissa...I am always explaining to ppl what I what I want to happen. 99% of the time they do not listen. Told DH....remarry when I go. I do not want you to be lonely. Just make sure that Glamour Shot I had taken when I was beautiful and 38 goes on the side of your new wife's bed along with my urn. Hope he finally listens!

Honey...if therapy is not the norm, it should be. You hit the nail on the head. Big changes...good life changes. But, a person needs to keep things straight in their own mind. Only advice I have....prepare yourself so that when you wake up from LB surgery, you do not feel as if you have had the rug pulled out from under you. Practice living eating like a LB person. Follow every rule your LB doc advises you to so that when you get the hang of it, it's not a chore. It's a way of life. Good luck to you on your journey and congrats on making the decision to have a healthy life.