A New Day

[MiniMi 1,468]

Hello my BFF's' date=' I've missed you all. I just got done catching up on everyone. So much has happened, it seems like I've been gone forever.

I had a very good time. The weather was iffy, but did have sometime around pool and the beach. The food was excellent. Dave was very good at making sure I was comfortable and happy (not really like him), lol. Iactually got him to wear a wedding band after 40+yrs. We went into the Harley store in Pensacola and they had a gold mens band with a Harley logo etch in the center, with a small diamond on each side. It was on sale and he really liked it, so I bought it for him. I quess we're officially a couple now, lmao.

The airports killed my knee's, especially when we practically had to run to catch connecting flight in Atlanta. I know it was a good mile between planes. We just made it. ATLANTA AIRPORT IS A ZOO!!!!

Got home to a flood garden, again. Had to wade threw the ick and rescue plants, again. The Water was up to my ass. Rained all day yesterday and I had to go out and rescue the rest of the plants I thought were safe. All this did not help my knee's either.

The weather called for more rain today, but so far, so good. The tide in garden has gone down almost a foot. Calling for rain until July4th and I keep praying for mercy.

Today is Maddy's Independence Day, she left the NICU 12 yrs ago today after spending her first 10mths there. She laughed all the way out the door and the drive home.

Terri, I hope you have a nice time on the coast.

Carole, Glad the foot is ok. The granite sounds amazing. Yeah for the scale. Continuing good thoughts on the barium test.

Dawn, Have a good time with Brad and kids. Prayers for safe travel.

Mini, So sorry about your pain. I was wondering about Shingles???? Hope they get tothe bottom of it and find you relief.

Also hoping for relief from the unbearable heatwave you and Nicole are facing.

Dee, So proud of who you are!!!!! Next time you take that test, please ask for prayers....

Glad you are having a wonderful time with the kids. Hugs, angel!

Diane, Hang in there GF. One day you will be on the beach with your hub.

Anyone who is as dedicated as you, will be blessed.

Nicole, I hope things are going well.I'm sure you are exhausted returning back to the work force, after a major life change.

Oh, I forgot, congratulations Mini on the 6 lbs down. You rock!

Dawn, you do not take after your c mom when it comes to drinking.

The only alcohol that can knock my socks off, is Vodka and I stay way far away from it. Jagermeister- I can drink anyone under the table on, no effect at all.

I did have a couple Long Island Ice Tea's this trip, thought it was made with ice tea, NOT. Vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, sweet and sour mix and a splash of coke (what, coke?????), very, very little coke. No effect. Stomach made of steel, that only stress can get to, go figure.lol[/quote']

Awe, I missed you! I'm glad you had a nice time.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Awe, I missed you! I'm glad you had a nice time.

ditto

[Sojourner 2,446]

Janet, So nice to read that you had a nice time...and you are correct. ThenAtlanta airport is still a zoo, even after all these years. I hope you got your feet in the sand...and congrats on officially being married, now that you two are grandparents.

A happy anniversary for Maddy! You never forget milestones of that magnitude.

Yes Dawn, safe travels over the holiday...enjoy every minute.

Dee, I'm sort of like you...numbers just make my mind go blank. I am good with anything having to do with words and writing, no numbers! Good luck, you will do fine. Look into some tutoring to help with your challenges.

Diane, good to know that you are coping. Make sure to take care of you as well as others.

Terri...I hope you are having a better time on the coast with improved weather.

Michelle...how are you feeling? I hope the pain is resolved now.

Nicole...I hope all is well.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Today was unpacking more boxes. Kind of sad for me, as I got to the boxes from my former office, which I was unable to return to after the car accident. All of my books, pictures and other items from my desk. Life sure comes at us fast...

We have been getting a lot of rain also, but we still get over to the gym most evenings. I still cannot walk without pain, so I am just using the recumbent bike for now.

Looks like we will have to travel to Charlotte to purchase our kitchen granite. Actually, we are most interested in a type of marble. We still need to discuss this, as the stone is not quite as strong as granite. We hope to get that done before the end of the month.

I hope everyone has a good Wednesday...

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Hello all, still good weather here on the NC coast! Janet welcome home... sorry about the rain the east is having. What a mess. Our pool at home overflowed, but the plants are still ok! I hope some of yours survive.

To all the rest... HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to you all!

[dee257 1,516]

hugs around ...

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragment...

The weater every where seems to be crazy everywhere...

I hope we can all enjoy some fire works..

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

Happy 4 th friends, still raining in SC may need yo build an ark. Pool over flowing and my poor squash and cucumbers look beaten down and flower beds look like the rain forest. I am off for 4 days woo Hoo, looking forward to some much needed rest. . Been a very busy week lots going on at work.

SC finally got off their but and approved mama's Medicaid . . Another hurdle down. I am going to look at a few ALF facilities this weekend. We are dropping the sitter this weekend so my life is going to get busy again as if it wasn't already .

Band has been fickle this week, tight, lose, reflux, Tummy aches. STRESS! Just have to work harder to eat and make better choses some days, been craving Snacks lately. Those urges make me panic a little, need to do a cleaning if the cabinets again, those nasty carbs creep back in. Hope everyone has a great 4th stay safe.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Diane.... houscleaning... you need to get that stuff out of sight!

Dee... Happy fireworks!

Janet... still raining?

Mini, Cawa still hot?

Carole... hows the mountain weather?

We have had another beautiful day today for the 4th!

Dawn hope you and Brad are having a great 4th!

Enjoy!

[Sojourner 2,446]

Happy 4th of July everyone...

We've had 5" of rain in the past 24 hours...we can really hear the waterfalls from our house now. Rain forecast to stay around through the evening...I'll be going to the gym later. No fireworks this year...when we lived in Florida from the dock we could view the displays from 7 different smaller towns in Lake County. We still prefer the cool weather here though!

Diane, so sorry to read that your veggie garden is taking such a hard hit. Glad SC came through for you, try to focus on the increase workload as temporary. Get those carbs out of the house!

Dawn, safe travels to visit Brad...and enjoy your holiday!

Dee, raining in PA also? I hope the weather will cooperate for you to enjoy some fireworks. When do you begin your studies?

Terri...I hope your weather continues to be pleasant. We realize we have a lot to learn about the weather here, though everyone we speak with has told us what an unusual year it has been so far.

Janet, hope you are enjoying your holiday safely...

Making good progress with the boxes and painting. I finally found se rugs for one of the bathrooms.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Heading home to Durham today! Hoping the pool is not too flooded!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Home again with computer that works YAY!

[dee257 1,516]

hello girls...so sorry to hear about the rain some of you are having....we have had a lil every day nothing to complain about....last night my daughter and her hubby came and brought fire works over...I was worried how CJ would feel about them...but he LOVED them...he giggled so hard...we couldn't tell if he was crying or laughing some times....................I started my studing today....wow its hard after being out of school for almost 40 yrs.........but I am determined to do it......im gonna show my boys...staying in school is so worth it........though im so tired right now...all I wanna do is nap.....

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

You go Doreen... you can do it!

[Sojourner 2,446]

Dee...Ditto what Terri said. You can do this.

Look how successful you have been wit your weight loss. You've proven that you can and will do whatever you are motivated to do.

Keep us posted on your progress!

Terri, good to know you enjoyed the holiday, and made it home safely.

Would you believe it if I told you we have another 2" of rain in the rain gauge?

The weather here is similar to Florida...very changeable, the only difference is that with the flat topography you could see the rain coming. Not so easy here.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

[MiniMi 1,468]

hello girls...so sorry to hear about the rain some of you are having....we have had a lil every day nothing to complain about....last night my daughter and her hubby came and brought fire works over...I was worried how CJ would feel about them...but he LOVED them...he giggled so hard...we couldn't tell if he was crying or laughing some times....................I started my studing today....wow its hard after being out of school for almost 40 yrs.........but I am determined to do it......im gonna show my boys...staying in school is so worth it........though im so tired right now...all I wanna do is nap.....

Going back to school you really see how the brain is a muscle that if you don't use becomes flabby! Stick with your studies. It will get easier the more you do. The first few classes I took I felt like I was reading ewok!

You can do it!!