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They were meeting for drinks even before we broke up. I dated him for 8 yrs and she is my neighbor.

Hi All, I find myself staying home a lot more, maybe not staying home but being alone more often. Trying to separate myself from one of my gf's. That whole thing about not making someone a priority in your life when you are an option in theirs. And the fact that she was sneaking around with my former BF and lying about it. I told her if she was going to continue with him I would not be in her life. I don't trust her any more. I love to be around people and doing things but then need some quiet time. I guess I'm feeling down just like Deb. Sorry for going on but I guess I just needed to let that out to some one. Thanks. Laura K

Apples, welcome back. Laura cry your heart out. You are such a good DD to both your parents. You have a lot on your mind. My DD did not hear anything on the job. She don't think she got it. Good experience interviewing any way. She is finally on her plane heading back to MN, flight delayed 45 mins. She is staying the weekend at her BF's family then going to my DSS house for a few days before heading back to MI. Went to my Zumba class got my butt kicked good tonight. Take care all Laura K

Hi All, Seems like all I have been doing is running in circles too. Did my sisters families taxes and helped with FAFSA forms all day Saturday, of course went shopping Sunday did laundry and discovered by dryer is broke again. So Monday was hair cut came home picked up laundry and off to laundry mat. Monday work, the board meeting that went on for 2 1/2 hrs, tonight greenhouse meeting, Thurs zumba. I can't wait for the weekend. Seems like everything is at the 1st of the month then nothing to do after that. I'm getting CRS I think it's catchy. Congrats on onederland, bandavarsery and good grades, hope everyones child is feeling better. That's all I can remember now and not even who, sorry. Oh my DD had an interview yesterday with the Fed land something or other. Keeping my fingers crossed that she gets this job. Supposed to hear either way by today. Send up good thoughts please. Take Care Laura K

Julie, no clothes unless you count a bra, but I did buy a new pair of shoes. I think I touched everything in the store though and talked myself out of it. I think I have been shopping just to fill up time. Oh well at least I'm not eating. Next thing to go is I am stopping smoking again. I had quit for 4 yrs then started again for the last year. Yes I have been having to sign in again even when there was not time gone by. Oh & I forgot to tell you I love your new pic. Way to go girl. Laura K

Hi Ladies. I've been bumming around shopping today. Besides that not much, laundry night. Eva, yes my DD is in Phoenix as of yeasterday. She said is was raining today and overcast. She had to go meet her mentor today and then I'm not sure what else. I think the high light for the kids last night was that they found the brewery. Oh to be young again. If Jody, Jewel, Judy or anyone is interested I have a full unopened can of Beneprotein powder that you can have. I bought two back in my first days and did not even finish the first one. Any takers pm me and I'll send it to you. Oh well it's back to work tomorrow. Take care, Laura K

Laura, looks like fun was had by all. Have a great time with your parents. Laura k

Janet, nope not chem stuff here is the receipe if you or anyone is interested. My Mom & step-Dad eat it like a salad not with the chips. Texas Caviar 1 can each, pinto beans, black eyed peas, and white corn, all drained. 1 sm can green chillies 1 sm jar pimentos 1 c green peppers 1 sm onion 1 c celery Chop peppers, onion, and celery quite fine. Marinate: Bring to a boil: 1tsp salt ¾ c cider vinegar ½ tsp pepper ½ c oil 1Tbs water 1 cup splenda Cool completely & pour over bean mixture. Marinate 24 hrs. Drain off most of liquid Serve with Frito Scoops they work the best. Love this stuff Laura K

Laura, great pics, congrats to Nels. Have fun at your party. Joyce, I think you were the one asking about protein. I use Super Whey Protein Shots. This is how I make sure I get all my protein. They have 26 grams in them. Not bad tasting, a fruit punch. Lori, congrats on you DH's promotion. Have a wonderful time in Isreal. Can't wait to hear all about it. Apples, My daughter is in MN tonight said it was a sunny drive all the way over. She is flying out of Min. airport tomorrow for Phoenix. Jodi, great pick on the fruit baskets. I would love to get one as I'm sure your fam/friends will be. Some times we have to start new traditions, since you are about to start your new life. Linda, I'm not sure how smart or good I am but I love my plants and flowers so this is a good way to learn. Almost all of the mbrs are much older than me and they have so much more experience and such a great resource. Julie, hope you are getting some relief and can sleep tonight. You ladies got me thinking about jerky so I have 2.5 lbs of chicken in a dry brine ready to smoke tomorrow. Also made a big batch of texas cavair. My step dad loves it and he is smoking my jerky so I will take him a big bowl. If I missed someone I'm thinking of all of you. Take care. Laura K

Jodi, I just love hearing about your traditions, as I know nothing about being Jewish. I think each Dr/Hospital has something different they do or want. I didn't have to have blood gasses drawn. The fear of the unknown is the worst the rest is a piece of cake. oops bad word. Jessica, you are doing so great. Keep up the good work! Eva, that's the thing with MG you get to volunteer to work in someones elses project. I always run out of room at home, well not room, resources. I have been building beds using field stone and I'm out again. The more beds I make the less grass I have to mow is how I think about it. Also looking at plants/bulbs that will produce big leaves for my cement leaf projects this year. Janet, There are never to many plants. That sounds like a good price. Our MG meeting last night was about roses and Clematis. Growing them together by using the rose as a built in trellis for the clematis. The color/specis combos she used was just amazing. Everyone take care, Laura K

That means I paid to take classes for 13 weeks, did 40 volunteer hours and 5 additional educ hours. I have to also maintain 15 volunteer hours and 5 educ hours each year to stay certified. So you pay to volunteer, but this is how I learn more and more. I am not even close to knowing a lot. Some of our members have volunteer more than 5000 hours. They are good. At our meeting last night our association mbrs volunteered almost 11,000 hours last year.

Hi All, I went to a DPAN lecture/concert last night. DPAN stands for Deaf Performing Artist Network. That young man was amazing. He is making Videos where they are signing and singing to music. It is just amazing to watch all the people signing so fast. It was a fund raiser for the Deaf club at Central Music University. My nephews girlfriend is the treasurer for the group. She is deaf with a cocular implant. My daughter is hearing impaired with two hearing aids. I just was so impressed with the crowd and show. Tonight is my Master Gardner meeting, so I have been keeping myself busy. You have all been so busy on here I can hardly keep up. No time to respond to all, take care. Laura K

Julie, I want to add my info but don't know how to do the pm. my email is llkb4me@yahoo.com if you can email me and I'll send my info back. Laura K

Oh, & JBFL if you find an extra DL send one up here to MI I need one too. lol Laura K:thumbup:

Hi Everyone, WOW so many posts, took forever to read them all, can't even begin to remeber them all. I think I have CRS sydrome. lol I couldn't get online yesterday and was busy. So, Happy belated b-day Laura, Happy Annivers Cheri. Went shopping got myself some new Nike running shoes, what a bargin too, $29.00. yahoo gotta love a bargin. We have a Prime Outlets store about 20 mins away so I was out ratting around there. Apples don't leave the south we are supposed to get 4-8" of snow starting tomorrow here. YUK so ready for spring, think I'll join that groundhog and hibernate for a bunch of weeks. Just need to find someone to support me so I don't have to go to work. lol Joyce you'll do great tommorrow I'll be thinking about you. I can remember thinking what the He!! am I doing right up til they knocked me out. Well that's all I can remember. Take care all. Laura K

Linda, yes the steps are hard to catch on to, but the instructor says as long as you are moving you are doing it, "it's all good" Cheri, prayers for your family members. There is such a wide range in numbers for your thyroid counts that they never know. It's just a guess. I have 6 noduals that they are just watching. They aren't getting bigger just adding in numbers. Never felt a whole lot better with the meds, that is until I was diag. with sleep apenea, then everything fell into place. Laura such beautiful pics. Your smile is so wonderful. Great, wonderful snag on the decos. I just love falling into a bargin. I'm making the Walmart trip tomorrow. Got to go get my two weeks worth of protein shots. Everyone take care. laura K

Hey all, sorry for the pain you are feeling julie & judy. Wow Apples that had to be tough even if you didn't know the people. Went to my Zumba class tonight, we have a new instructor and does she kick you a$$, but it sure feels good when we are done. Going to start going twice a week now that they are offering again. Take care, Laura K

Sam, I found that the first 3 days are the worst. It gets better/easier. You can do this, just keep your eyes on the prize. Each Dr is different so follow your dr orders. These ladies are great and will help you all they can. Laura K

Thanks I will look it up. I did read some where something on it quite awhile ago. It will be my goal. I do walk on my treadmill almost every day. Some days I walk morning and night. I have been increasing my speed but not near up to what Linda does. Once a week I have been going to a Zumba class and they just added another night, next week I will go both nights. Had to do a tax return this week so I couldn't go. We will both make it to that 5k. Take care Laura K

That's one of my goals, to be able to run 5 miles. I want to look more into that couch to 5 k thing you talked about. Jessica, glad to hear you are getting back on your meds. We all need to do what is right for us to stay healthy. Laura K

Hey all you FL ladies, i love all the pics and the repics too. Your descriptions make us feel like we were there. Update on my Isaac, he is doing better, getting around but still falls over a lot. He's getting his spunk back. (not sure if that is a good thing) I say he has little mans syndrome, he thinks he's a a Great dane instead of a mini dash. Had my 6 month check up today. Everything is good, dr says I'm right on track, see you in 6 mos. Scheduled a fill for 1 month away, said I'd cancel if I don't need it. Of course their scale was 3 lbs heavier than mine, so I'm not changing my ticker. Seems like I'll lose a lb or 2 and then it jumps back up, my body must not be ready to let go of it yet then it does. So I know when I see a loss to not get to excited yet. Linda most companys don't accrue vac days while on FMLA, at least mine don't either. Laura, hope Nels is feeling better. Meridith congrats on the house. Sorry to go on, and that I didn't catch everyone. Take Care Laura K

Oh, and Jessica you are beautiful. Way to go. I'm glad you had such a great time with the ladies. Laura K

Deb, way to go on that 6 lbs. We all get so down on ourselves with this journey. Sometimes I am my worst enemy, dang head/brain gets in the way. Sandy, jump on in I did and they are all great ladies. Ask them any thing someone will give you an answer and it's all done with love. Good job on onederland. Laura, great on snagging a coach. Take care all. Laura K

So glad you all made it. What a lovely pic ladies. Have fun. Laura K:thumbup: