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Well, I have another date. I've always heard that the 3rd time is the charm. Dh and I will be leaving on our 7 hour flight on Sept. 30th. Tickets are booked and paid for and date cleared with Nina. I will be missing 3 days of work but don't have to be back till October 13 due to fall break. Hubby was told last week that he would be laid off this week. Things will be tough for awhile but we decided to go ahead with the surgery, I have canned a lot of fresh vegs. from my garden and hubby has a freezer full of blackberries and a hog he killed. He always gets a deer too. Plus I have over 100 chickens. I plan to down size on the chicks though, so I won't have to buy a lot of feed for them this winter. Can you tell I live in the country? I have a hillbilly accent to go along with it. Sorry for rambling. Just wanted to share my new date. Have a nice and restful Sunday afternoon. Judy

Thanks for the update and have a safe trip home. Judy

Hi Nanna Carol, My 3 grandkids call me Nanny too. Upton is about halfway between Louisville and Bowling Green. Yeah, I agree we have had alot of rain this year. You can plant some late potatoes and maybe have better luck. I have squash and cucumbers running out of my ears too. I have a whole basket of stuff I'm giving away tomorrow. I have 14 dozen eggs in my frig. that I have to take to a little country store tommorow. What else do you have planted in your garden? Carolphx, I do have a lot of stuff canned for this winter. I will enjoy the rest of the family eating it after Oct. 1. LOL Maybe I can blend some of the veg. Soup after I'm allowed full liquids. Judy

It's hard sometimes Daisy but I've been around little kids all my life and I guess you just get used to it. I was in a class a couple of years ago that just about did me in. You name it and they did it plus more. LOL SoCal, that is so funny about the chicken manure. I built my hen house on a little hill. When it rains the manure washes out of the chicken lot into the little field behind it. That is where I planted my blackbery vines. They stay naturaly fertilized and we have lots of berries without much work. All this self efficent knowledge comes in handy sometimes. We were trapped here for about 2 weeks last winter during an ice storm. No electricity, phone, Water. We made it fine. I have a gas cook stove to cook on. A wood stove in the basement for heat. Worse part was melting snow and ice to water the chickens and take a bath. It's just the way I was raised. I taught my 12 year old granddaughter this year how to can pickles. She loved it. Judy

I'm sorry to hear that you all have been having trouble. I hope that you feel better soon. Judy

Good Luck Bthom, We will here for you when you feel better. Judy

Thanks Aryssia for keeping us updated. How are you doing today? Judy

Mary, I'm so glad to hear that you are able to keep food down now. I'm sure that your enery level will be going up now too. I'm sorry that you have had a rough few days. That is funny about the cat food patties. I will have to remember that. We like salmon too. Hope to hear more good news soon. Judy

Doghouse, How are you? How is your weightloss coming along? Wishing the best for you. Judy

Hi Burnout, I'm not a male but, welcome to the forum. Have you had surgery yet? If so how are you doing? You will find alot of support here. Judy

Welcome back Blue, I hope everything is going ok for you. Judy

Good Luck Ladies, Keep us posted on you progress. We will be here waiting to support you. Judy

I joined a Slim and Trim this morning. She said it was just like curves but she has extra workout equiment. It's only 5 minutes from where I work. Cost $27 a month and 4 free visits in the tanning bed. I have never been in a gym or fitness center or t. bed. But I broke free and went today. I really enjoyed it. My parents always said that exercise was for lazy people. Good honest productive hard work everyday and you didn't have to waste your time jumping around.:lol0::lol0::lol0: I just won't tell them. LOL Judy

Good Luck on the house Bob. Like Daisy said, it is a good time to buy a house. Let us know how it goes. Judy

Party time! Daisy, some days I do have extra energy so I push myself. I then pay for it later. I will feel drained for a day or two until I can get my strength back up again. I am trying not to push it for a few days. My kindergarteners will start on the 6th and I need to be ready. I usually have to come home and take a 30 min. nap before I can do anything the rest of the day. I know loosing weight will help get my energy back to normal so I can keep up with a room full of 5 year olds. Judy

Sending prayers your way Penny. You will be ok and back home before you know it. Hugs, Judy

Ok ladies, no pickle fighting. Just pm me your address and I will ship them.

Thank You Alex! This is really nice of you to give such a great prize. Judy

Well Vegas, if your hair is coming in curly after the sleeve maybe mine will come back in straight. I was born with very curly hair. I blowdry then take a hot curling iron to try and stretch it out. If I don't do this everyday it looks like I have an afro. When I'm home by myself I just let it be curly. Judy

Congrats Jill! You will do great! Keep us posted on your progress. Where are you having your surgery? Good Luck, Judy

Welcome Jeff, Best of luck to you on your new life. Please keep on posting and keep us updated on your progress. You will get great support here. Remember the first time you visit us you are a guest. The next time you are family. Judy

Thanks everyone for your support. Yes Ruthi, I have pickles. I have canned 3 gallons sweet pickles 16 pints dill pickles 8 pints salsa 35 quarts of veg beef Soup with tomatoes, green Beans, new potatoes, onions,cabbage, corn cooked with lean beef stew meat, plus seasoning. 18 pks. frozen greens 5 gals. frozen blackberries 12 pks. frozen yellow squash 100 lbs potatoes dug Plus the apples I will put up later. My watermelons will be getting ripe in about 2 weeks. I am having to buy my fresh corn this year because we have been over run with coons. I have extra vegs that I have been sharing with friends. So come on over and I will share with you too. I've also got some extra brown eggs if you like those too. Have a good day! Judy

Congrats to you Jane, That is a big high 5 for you! I can tell you are so happy about your accomplishment. Hugs, Judy

Welcome Beth, Thank you for posting your story. I will be having surgery with Dr. Aceves on Oct. 1. Any pointers you have will be welcome. Judy