Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!

[phyllser 3]

Good Morning! I had our site pulled up all afternoon yesterday and never got around to posting! Sorry. I had PT in the late morning, but we dropped Zoey off at groomers before that. As soon as I got back from PT we had to go back and pick her up. So it seemed like my day didn't really start until almost 1:30pm. And then Zoey & I needed to go for a scooter ride, so there went another 90 minutes! Got my latte, and then we went down to the furthest away grocery store, Hagen's. And I don't remember quite why I picked that one other than I hadn't been there in a few days. Ended up buying some salad shrimp, peppered turkey lunch meat, whole wheat thin rounds and Lite cream cheese spread. Can you tell I was hungry... hadn't had lunch yet. So then I went home and fixed myself a shrimp cocktail.

Then I spent a lot of time on printing flyers for our sky valley reunion coming up... we're in charge, which really means I'm in charge! Earl says, "is there anything I should be doing???" I need to update the mailing list, so I worked on that, too.And I took Zoey for a walk in the evening.

TOPS this week... he didn't go because he knew he was up 5 lb, so I went alone... was down 1.2 lb. Earl made "Sole Almondine" last night. It was yummy!! He's getting good!! Grilled squash with it. Not sure what kindof squash. He found it at Winco. It's very much like zucchinni.

My therapist ramped up my exercises a little yesterday... I'm dong almost a full hour of exercises and working up a sweat. She wants to move me to 2 day pool and 1 day floor exercises in a week or two. It did aggravate the sciatic pain yesterday, but not bad. Hurts this morning, but will probably go away in a few hours.

Not going to Primetimers today. Too busy yesterday, too many things to get done. And tomorrow is another PT day, then cardiology appt on Friday. And, their programs are getting a little boring. Plus one friend is in CA, one friend is living with her daughter way south for probably 6 more months while she goes through treatment for breast cancer. I always sit at the same table... so these are the ladies I'm used to visiting with. I know... expand your horizons! Makes me sad... two who were still in their 50's have died in the last 2 years. The ladies who have filled in the empty chairs are all older! And several can't hear well. The one I'm worried about right now is named Jewel and she has been looking so bad... color is not good, she wouldn't eat anything last week, fell asleep while the pastor was speaking....(he recapped his Sunday sermon and it was WAY too long for a bunch of old people). I gave her a hug before I left and talked to her a few minutes. She took her lunch home with her and said she'd eat later... just didn't feel like eating. She's about my mom's age. She can barely walk.

I quit college and went to LPN school because I got a weekend job at a nursing home in the neighborhood and fell in love with the "old people". (RN school came 10 years and 4 kids later). But, now I ARE ONE and I still LOVE the old people. I guess that's what keeps me going to Primetimers... lots of folks in their 80's and 90's.

Well, I'm rambling and it's hard to type...my fingernails are too long and I have this puppy in my lap. Using external keyboard and it's resting on her butt!!

CBL

[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Evening Gang..

Karla - Candice - Denise - Karri - Where are you guys..

Phyl - Sounds like you had a busy day - WTG 1.2 LBS !! I like older pple too - hell most of my friends are older than me ;0).. I've had 3 deaths this week too - One lady that I handled her insurance her DH Die (funeral next thursday I will be going to cuz I love Jean) Next is our x-bookkeepers sister - I have known Glida since I was 21 - her sister had ulcer lost 6 pints of blood then organ failure - Services Saturday - Grandma Judy - she was a friend of my nephew's and was grandma judy to his kids (she didn't have any) well she was suppose to be in Europe girl came to feed the cat and found her dead - and today my Daddy's been gone 19 yrs.

Linda - how funny that things have a way of working out for the best isn't it - sure glad you were there for Mindy - I sure hope she gets things worked out..

Not much to report - same old same old - Oh ya I do - MY BRO'S ESTATE HAS CLOSED !!!!!! So next week I should be writing ck's and handing everything over to the trustee ;0)

food - BF egg beaters - lunch Shrimp (phyl ;0) - dinner I think salad - it's hot - computer say 106 but car said 111 either way food ugh.... Don't feel like cooking - would like some bean Soup though - may have some in the freeze - will have to go ck..

[cramerk 1]

Hi guys, nope Janet, I don't get to sleep in. I have class for the next 2 weeks, so am up at 5 am. The reason I haven't been on is that I lost my hard-drive on my computer, not even paid for. but it is under warrenty, so I don't have to pay anything. The problem...I lost all of my masters stuff. I'm borrowing elyse's computer for a couple of days until my is fixed. I could just kick myself for not buying that external hard-drive. I WILL be buying one when I get my computer back.

Next week I start my online class so will be busy.

Denise..AYP, Average Yearly Progress. Our middle school science students rocked on their CRT scores, but the HS bombed, so we have to meet for 5 day's this summer to figure our what is going on...could it be that we only teach the elite in the HS. But because they did poorly, they get to tell us what to do...over my dead body, which the HS Biology teacher would gladly see.

Anyway, I am here, but will only be checking in intermittently until I get my computer back.

TTFN

[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Morning

Karla - I got a click free (backup) about a year ago - mostly cuz I have so many pictures on my computer.. Sure glad its getting fixed for free - Yes invest in a backup and use it ;0)

Well not much to report it almost 6 gotta hit the shower - cb tonite

[mango24 1]

Hi Everyone,

I found out tomorrow if I keep my same job. I have decided I DON"T want it!!!!! Please say I prayer that I don't get it. They will just move me to another school if I don't. I can't work with the new principal. She is everything we were taught NOT to be in Ed Leadership. But she doesn't have a masters in ED, so she wouldn't know that. She was really qualified to be a principal though, cause she taught in a classroom for 3 years, she said dripping sarcasm.

Her leadership style is dictator. No one is allowed to have opinions, and if you dare have one, she gets you, cause it pisses her off. If I get the job, I have to sign a contract for 3 years, and I ain't doing it! I already had this job for 5 years, and that's 4 too damn many!

I also have a funeral this Sat. DH's aunt died. She was very lucid to the end. DH came home last Sat, and said they thought she was getting better. She is 90. She has been paralyzed for about a year, because she tripped getting on an airplane, on that ramp thing, and they moved her off, so the plane could go.

Phyl- congrats on the weight loss.

I am so hungry, I am going to bed.

[lindaa 1]

Thoughts and prayers, Denise. Keep us posted. And I'm sorry to hear about dh's aunt.

One of my sons, Tim, who is in LA, was in an earthquake bad enough that ppl were diving under desks in the library. Instead, he ran for his computer b/c it had his dissertation on it. He backed it up every day after that. . . Get the external, Karla!

I'm home, but missing Arkansas weather. It's 52 here . Lots to do now

[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Morning Peeps...

Denise - Good Ju Ju being sent your way for the job you want - which if you are anything thing like me - it would be retirement !!!! Wish the $$ was there so I could .. But since it isn't off to work I go.. Sorry about DH aunt - sound like she had a good long life

I have had 3 pple I know die within the last week - you know what they say about 3's so hope it's true - have service to go to tomorrow and next Thursday..

Good News - my Bro In Law Buddy is in remission !!! Saw doc yesterday psa 1 !!!! Phyl how's Jackie doing???

Had late gym yesterday - bootcamp in the morning - didn't sleep well last night but it's Friday.. The other nite when Andrew was here I made him ck tacos - so when it came time for me to eat I had a salad and thought I would try the ck meat on it - well it's my new thing really good - have had it for lunch & dinner - took out more ck last night to make it tonite too ;0) - it's hot here - so it's nice and easy for dinner..

Well off to the showers... Ck back tonite

[peaches9 3]

Hey girls, I am here, still alive.... albiet very tired.

ANd I've just about lost my voice.... gig tonight, don't know If I'll be able to sing or not... too much talking and laughing with my travelers from Wales... They are a hoot, both of them have LONG legs so have done tons of walking in Toronto.. took them there to see the BIG city.. Parking is very expensive so we walked a lot... and ******* FAST....

went to the Bata Shoe museum, Indian lunch, Went to the theatre saw Billie Elliot ( it is fabulous) went to the CN Tower ( 3rd tallest building in the world) ate lunch up top the revolving restaurant... very cool. THen did the AGO Art Gallery of Ontario... drank way too much wine... food was pretty good...

Didn't get to WW weight in but I did WEIGH myself this a.m. and down 3 lbs... Its unofficial... but I'll take the #....

This a.m. Steve and Aly (Whelsh folks) left in my car to drive to Ottawa for a couple of days, then they drive back her SUnday aft. MONday they leave for Niagra Falls (3 days) then I think I have them convince to go camping up to Tobermory for 2 days then we take them back to the Airport 9 p.m. flight back to the U.K. It has been a whirlwind!!!

Denise; sorry to hear Ronny is sick!... that is a drag for sure, and condolances on his Aunts passing... I am sending prayers that you get a different job too.

Janet: if bad luck comes in threes then NOW you can relax. I am sorry for all the funerals you have to go too. HUGS!!! Congrats on closing your Bro's estate!! What a load of worry is off your head now!

Phyl; good work on the physical fitness changes, you can do it... you rock!!! chuckled when I read Earl woulnd go for weigh in because of the 5 lbs... I am going to WW next Tue to WI for real.... we can do this!!

Linda; Hope you are home safe and sound now... DD will make the right decisions... HOpefully she sees things more your way now.

Karla; Oh huney.... bummer about your Masters work being on that computer... maybe it can be re-read by some techy guy? Did you ask around? Is your weather getting any better around there?

Kerri: Where ARE YOU??

Stephanie?

Hugs to everyone, I'll post more tomorrow ..... cause I won't be talking Ha,ha,ha,.....

[mango24 1]

Talking to some people from work, they have gotten notification if they are going back to our school or not. I still haven't heard, they were supposed to tell us today. Say more prayers please, I can't go back.

[phyllser 3]

Thoughts and prayers, Denise. Keep us posted. And I'm sorry to hear about dh's aunt.

One of my sons, Tim, who is in LA, was in an earthquake bad enough that ppl were diving under desks in the library. Instead, he ran for his computer b/c it had his dissertation on it. He backed it up every day after that. . . Get the external, Karla!

I'm home, but missing Arkansas weather. It's 52 here . Lots to do now

Yeah,High of 65 here today and sunny part of the day. Actually went for my walk in short sleeves a little while ago!! Woo Hoo!

Linda, I've tried to send you an email several times and it comes back. One was a bit of a vent, so that's probably a good thing!! But, email me so I can get the new email address right!

Good Morning Peeps...

Denise - Good Ju Ju being sent your way for the job you want - which if you are anything thing like me - it would be retirement !!!! Wish the $ was there so I could .. But since it isn't off to work I go.. Sorry about DH aunt - sound like she had a good long life

I have had 3 pple I know die within the last week - you know what they say about 3's so hope it's true - have service to go to tomorrow and next Thursday..

Good News - my Bro In Law Buddy is in remission !!! Saw doc yesterday psa 1 !!!! Phyl how's Jackie doing???

Had late gym yesterday - bootcamp in the morning - didn't sleep well last night but it's Friday.. The other nite when Andrew was here I made him ck tacos - so when it came time for me to eat I had a salad and thought I would try the ck meat on it - well it's my new thing really good - have had it for lunch & dinner - took out more ck last night to make it tonite too ;0) - it's hot here - so it's nice and easy for dinner.. Well off to the showers... Ck back tonite

So good to hear BIL is in remission. Still worried about Jacki. She's not saying much about the spot on her spine, but I think they finally figured out the liver enzymes. Nothing showed up on her liver when she had those scans, but when they did the HIDA scan this week they decided she needs her gall bladder out. So that surgery is scheduled for July 1st.

Your CK Taco salad sounds good. There's a place I used to go to in OK with some friends now & then .... it was a BBQ place, but you could get a salad with the BBQ beef or pork on top. Sounds yucky, but I LOVED it.... I'd always get the BBQ beef. Yummy... I can almost taste it!

Hey girls, I am here, still alive.... albiet very tired.

ANd I've just about lost my voice.... gig tonight, don't know If I'll be able to sing or not... too much talking and laughing with my travelers from Wales... They are a hoot, both of them have LONG legs so have done tons of walking in Toronto.. took them there to see the BIG city.. Parking is very expensive so we walked a lot... and ******* FAST.... went to the Bata Shoe museum, Indian Lunch, Went to the theatre saw Billie Elliot ( it is fabulous) went to the CN Tower ( 3rd tallest building in the world) ate lunch up top the revolving restaurant... very cool. THen did the AGO Art Gallery of Ontario... drank way too much wine... food was pretty good... Didn't get to WW weight in but I did WEIGH myself this a.m. and down 3 lbs... Its unofficial... but I'll take the #....

Phyl; good work on the physical fitness changes, you can do it... you rock!!! chuckled when I read Earl woulnd go for weigh in because of the 5 lbs... I am going to WW next Tue to WI for real.... we can do this!!

Hugs to everyone, I'll post more tomorrow ..... cause I won't be talking Ha,ha,ha,.....

Better take care of that voice, Chick!!!

I am being quite diligent about that daily walk, even if it is fairly short. I am going to increase it to 2X around.... SOON!! But I guess I have to get better in tune with my body... Cardiologist asked me multiple times today about various symptoms.... chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in my feet.... I need to pay closer attention. Do have some tiredness sometimes, after that short walk, but I can do an hour of Water aerobics and haven't noticed being overly tired. Swollen ankles once in a while, but not often. Don't have any chest pain... sometimes pain going down the inside of my left arm, but he didn't respond to that, so I guess insignificant. Shortness of breath... no. Used to before weight loss.... climbing steps, etc. At any rate, I knew I had some mitral valve regurgitation, but echo showed tricupsid valve not closing properly either, and his biggest concern... and mine, pulmonary hypertension. Possible contributing factors..... sleep apnea, valve irregularities, high blood pressure and obesity. Only thing I can do anything about is the obesity! Well, I think I could INCREASE the wine to DECREASE the stress. That would keep my blood pressure down!! He said that was the most important thing! BP was a little high today, but asst. took it right after having me climb up on to the examining table! Sleep apnea got worse according to my last sleep study, after 100+ lb. weight loss!! What's that about??! Anyway... kind of a discouraging afternoon! Have to go back late in the summer for a followup visit and then he will do a trans-esophageal echocardiogram.... apparently at the hospital, so must put you to sleep for that one... put the "camera" down your esophagus so they can see the valves better.

Talking to some people from work, they have gotten notification if they are going back to our school or not. I still haven't heard, they were supposed to tell us today. Say more prayers please, I can't go back.

Hope you hear something SOON, Denise!!

Our youngest son and company he works for has finished their job in New Orleans. Moving his trailer on to Houston this weekend for the next job.... Painting a bunch of trains there... about an 18 month job he says.

[lindaa 1]

Not reassuring news, Phyl. At least I'm glad that you're on it. You're doing all the right things and then some. The rest is a matter of prayer.

Candice, sounds like once again you're nominated for the "best ever hostess" award. Hope the voice cooperated and the gig wen off without a hitch!

Still praying hoping things work out for you, Denise.

Janet, happy ti gear about bil! We need some good news around here!

I'm having issues with my iPad. Better shut down and figure out what's up. How are you liking yours, Phyl?

[peaches9 3]

HI Girls;

Phyl; hugs on the valve issues and echocardiogram... my Mom's had that several times... gives really good accurate results. SO I am glad your specialist is so thorough.

LInda; How's the hip recovery? Did you start physio? I am laime, and can't remember if you told me already. sheesh!!

Janet: Went to the gig last night, and sang about 1/2 the songs that I usually do.. they guys played more instrumental BLUES tunes inbetween, so that worked out well.. and today... I am JUST not opening my mouth... having a Quiet non-talking day.

Denise: Still saying prayers for gettiny you what you want most... A NEW JOB....

Karla; I'm cookingh up a storm today, the Welsh friends took my car and droave to Ottawa for a few days... nice and quiet catch up day for me.. Make a vegetarian Lasagne for tomorrow nights supper,

Stewed some |Rhubarb to have over yogurt for dessert. and MADE a banana bread for Steve when he gets home tomorrow...

He has never had Banana bread? can you imagine? and they don't know what RHUBARB tastes like either... so I am making some Canadian foods for them to try...

Tonight, Petie and I are having bbq steak and sauteed veggies for supper.... ummmm can't wait... should have bought some CORN oon the cob to go with it.

Love you all,

Candice

[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Afternoon Peeps

Had boot camp this morning then funeral - then did a little shopping got this great BBQ Sauce from World Mart - Stockyard BBQ - OMG to die for - I know there is a Stockyard Restaurant in Dallas that's really famous I assume it's from there - going back tomorrow to buy a whole bunch - cuz it's hard to find good bbq sauce and when I find one I love - they quit making it.. So gotta stock up

Candice - I don't think I have had rubbard.. Bannana nut bread - omg - that can't be a N American thing - how werid

Linda - How' Mindy doing are you home yet

Phyl - Wine really doesnt help your bp - I think it makes it worse really This is from the mayo Clinic - I just wanted to make sure that Dr Janet was giving correct info

Question

Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?

Does drinking alcohol affect your blood pressure?

Answer

from Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D.

Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term increases.

Heavy drinkers who cut back to moderate drinking can lower their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) by 2 to 4 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) by 1 to 2 mm Hg.

If you have high blood pressure, avoid alcohol or drink alcohol only in moderation. Moderate drinking is generally considered to be:

• Two drinks a day for men younger than age 65
• One drink a day for men age 65 and older
• One drink a day for women of any age

A drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of 80-proof distilled spirits.

Keep in mind that alcohol contains calories and may contribute to unwanted weight gain — a risk factor for high blood pressure. Also, alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness and increase the side effects of some blood pressure medications.

So gf sorry to say gf - you need to only have 1 period - they can give you meds for the bp - are they talking about changing it.. Exercise and getting some more weight off will help.. Hugs on that proceedure - you are in my prayer - but ya gotta limit salt too i think

Well I am off to the couch for a while - cbl

[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Morning -

I have ck thread all weekend - you all must be busy - and Phyl pissed at me for the info on the wine LOL...

Karla - I know yesterday was hard on you Hugs - since I don't have a Dad alive to honor - I really totally forget it's fathers day..

Not much to report - normal Sunday - went to world mart got the last 4 bottles of BBQ Sauce that they had - target and home - finisned Joseph's afghan - now have to start on baby blanket :0)

Time to hit the shower - will ck back tonite

[peaches9 3]

Good Morning Girls (wherever you are)

Well, my Welsh company got back to WB from OttaWa safe and sound... but their butts were sore from so much driving!!! (I did warn them)

I had made a nice meal of some favorites for Aly to try.... Vegetarian Lasagne, My Aunt Flo Beans, CORNBREAD, Banana bread, and Rhubarb compote for over Icecream (or just by itself in a cup)

They LOVED the meal, so it was worth the effort!! This a.m. they took off again for Niagra Falls for 2 days, and it is only 3 1/2 hours away so that won`t be too bad. Plus the FALLS is totally worth it. They`ve booked the Maid of the Mist Boat tour, plus a Helicopter ride over the Falls and Gorge, plus they are going down into caves under the FALLs for that vantage point too. I think they may go to the Butterfly conservatory too... well worth the look there...

Then they come back to W.B. on Wed. and we decide what to do the last 3 days of their trip.... Plans were A: camping, B: trip up north to my sisters Camp to see the Northern Lights.... but now the weather looks crappy for those days!!! Argh....

may just end up sitting around Wasaga Beach and staring at one another!!!! Need some rainy day suggestions!!!!

Janet: I agree on the wine thing... Women`s bodies just can`t handle too much... after 2 nights of partying, I need 4 days of TEA, Water, and Coffee!!! I am getting old, just can`t take long term partying anymore