TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

Naniam

Good Morning to all

Going to the mountains after lunch - then early Mon. morning will be going to Va to visit daughter and her family. I think my project will be to help or paint the room my granddaughter will be moving into prior to the new baby in Dec. I am trying to do two weeks of schedule, doing next week's payroll, paying all bills due next week,lay all this in order of days for hubby to handle and pack. Almost there - need to pack and unload dishwasher yet.

JanKay, Charlene, sorry that today hasn't started out well.

Puppy, you come here where you are surrounded by folks that care and wish only the best for you. I am going to try to post a link below. This is for you: (hope it works; not good at this:
http://www.llerrah.com/dreams.htm

Marsha, Cheri, Gina, Robin, hope you are feeling better.

Sue, heat is kind of unreal for us - not typical summers for us that is sure. Used to 97-98 but not 104 temps for week at a time. Gives me a headache to just walk outside.

Jas, I definitely left the house clean - haha.

Z, nothing in the mail for me either. Hope you enjoy your vacation and can't wait to hear and see some pictures.

I've lost my thoughts, guess mind is on what needs to be done.

Hope everyone has lots of sunshine and smiles coming their way today.

Hugs, Brenda

newvickie

That was beautiful Brenda...

shokk

Ok guys has anyone noticed that we are 7 pages away from 700 posted pages......we are a chatty group are we not.....will probably hit 700 either later today or manana........Odayls thinking about you today.....take care check in when you can......Gina know today you must feel like crap.....take care and try and stay cool........Amy where are you......did Tucker start high school or does he have one more year of middle school......such a good looking kid even though he really doesn't look like a kid....Guz love your pic on the avatar.....you look like a teenager.......Christine and Donna what a great story you two have to tell.....I know ya'll have been on the drinking thread for sometime but to have all this stuff in common is almost spooky........that stupid comment "stuff happens for a reason" let's just say that doesn't apply to bc but does apply when meeting a soulmate.....I believe soulmates do not have to be SO's just people we meet and have instant chemistry.........ok guys bbl.........

PuppyFive

{{{Brenda}}}
Your Love Amazes Me, You truley have a Gift! "Thank You"
No sad faces JanKay, we are strong and together with Our Lord We can Do Anything!!
I love You Guys, Shokk, sweet Sister, The picture is not me, But it was the only one i could find that is very close! God Bless You, and know I Love You.
OK Ladies and Gent. lets get back to trying to put a smile on every one's sweet face! I hate It when I make You Sad!
But have Learned that "THIS IS MY HOME" yelling because i am proud to live here, and tell You everything!
Gods Speed to All.
Puppy The Wolf

lv2cmp

I'm here Shokk, just a busy Friday but TGIF regardless.

Shokk-nope this is his last year of middle school. Part of him was excited to be back at school but he didnt want to admit it.

Puppy-sorry Rocky has gone and that you had to deal with everything. Big hugs to you.

Gus or Guz-I'm liking the new pic.

Jan-not sure if I told you but thanks for starting pinkstock with 2 coronas. I had corona last night and thought about it.

Brenda-have fun in the mountains.

Nicki-Hope you get to get home early today. It would be nice to start your weekend early wouldnt it?

Cheri-where are you missy? Hope the leg is healing.

Deb-are you home yet or still holding the arm rest in the plane?

Vickie-if I had gone nekkid I would hope nobody remembered it thats for sure.

Adrionna-had to laugh at your comment about ironing. I thought thats why you got to the dryer quickly when it turned off.

Casino girl-I'm surprised your grass is still growing in this heat. Mine is all brown and ugly but at least I am not having to cut it.

Christine-your dinner sounded wonderful last night. I was eating at about the same time as you. As hard as I try it never happens earlier.

Dentist appointment wasnt too bad. No cavities except got to refill the one that the filling fell out of. We shall see.

Will try to get some puppy pics this weekend and post. they are changing every day. Peanut is leaving them a little more each day. Donkeys are drinking about 100 gallons of water a day in this heat. It is so hot. Their appetites havent changed any though...they are always hungry.

Guess I should get some work done here. I will be checking back in cause well,,I just cant stay away.

Amy

Anonymous

Good morning ladies. I had an onc appt. this afternoon but I re-scheduled it for next friday. I just don't feel like getting out on this leg yet. I took a pic of it but it'd freak you all out so i don't dare post it. LOL But I know when it's time to go to the ER, if that time comes.

Guz, glad your dr appt went well. A whole year is great.

Jankay, thanks for the sign it fits us, alrighty. Or at least used to.

I hear the Cyber Party is at Vickies house tonight, this afternoon or whenever.

Brenda, I hope you enjoy your visit with your dd but I'm sure going to miss you how long you going to be gone?

Hey to my buddies, Mena, Marsha, Iris, Charlene, Vickie, Jannykins, Nicki, Gina, Jazz, CherylCy, Suzoa, Denise, Carrie, Deese, Sheri, Choca, Odalys, Guz, Boo, Amy, Z, Madison, MB, Christiny, Casino Girl, Robin, Jankay, Puppy, Colleen, Laura, Karen, my friend Shirley. I may have missed a few, sorry if i did.

I've written & deleted several times. You girls know I'm outspoken and say what's on my mind. I make NO apologies for anything I have said in the past because I meant it. However, I suppose I will be toning myself down. Alright, I will be trying to tone myself down so I do not step on anyones tootsies. I certainly do not want to tick anyone off or hurt anyone, no matter what i think of them....ok, far enough better quit now. Reighing myself in befoe I cross that line. I'm not in feeling very well and it's making me grouchy.
Wishing everyone, yep everyone. a wonderful day.

pals
cheri

susanmcm

oh Puppy I'm so sorry things went that way. You have my hugs and prayers.

And Cheri, you too. You are going through a lot and you are scared. You deserve a few grumpy moments.

shokk

Cheri.....no no no......do not tone yourself down....not sure if you got the job or were drafted but you are our gate-keeper........you just seem to know when something doesn't have a proper ring tone........don't care if something went down with someone else here on the thread but we need your instincts to keep us safe......please take care of that leg......don't miss one dose of your meds........drink lots of water......speaking of drinking lots of water 45 minutes ago got a call from the high school nurse my youngest who is at marching band camp got a horrible nose bleed......I feel so sorry for these kids out marching in the heat......it suppose to reach 103 Sunday....at least they get a break over the weekend......ran to the school and she had blood all over her shirt.......took her home let her put on a fresh shirt....downed a gatoraide and refreashed her water and took her back to school........just hope she's ok.....they get out at 4:00..........ok girls will be back later gators.........

RobinTN

Hi Everyone,getting a late start today.Noelle and I slept till 10 i cant believe it would have slept longer if jasmine hadnt woke me up to watch the baby while she got ready for work.Didnt sleep good last night.Still having to use my malfunctioning pump.The new one will be delivered today and i cant wait.That is the only thing that helps my arm.It is hot here again.Went to town last night around 7 waited till it cooled down a bit.
Thank you all for noticing the change in me.I have been trying to retrain my mind and it seems to be working.Am trying to find the new me and think ahead and think positive and leave the past behind.I just hope the depression stays away this time.Mark increased my Effexor monday maybe that will help.The EARL must notice a change in me also because he is changing.But its to little to late.He had his cell number changed and is hardly ever on the computer and yesterday out of the blue he called me to ask if i got my pump.Dont know whats up with that.Guess we all can change.Well my pump just arrived whopee....Anywho.We have an above ground pool also that hasnt been put up since our house burned 6 years ago.Earl told me yesterday that several of the pieces have dry rotted and I should get a new one when we get the money.I asked him if he would put it up and he said "of course I will Robin" and i told him,no i dont know yo u will i dont even know you anymore,and everytime i ask you do do something i get a dirty look or get cursed.He just looked at me and shook his head.SO thats an update here.

Denise:thank you!

Vicki: I am here.I was home the night you and JanKay tried to call me.Karen and Noelle's dad were fighting,karen and noelle went to town and he kept calling,he would hang up and call right back and leave ugly messages on the answering machine,when i did answer i told him to stop calling and he started yelling at me.I hung up and left the phone off the hook all night.I have been yelled at enough these past years i am not going to take it from him.Call me sometime ok I would love to talk to you.

Odalys:i am so very sorry about your sister.I pray for B9.

Cheri: I miss you and your emails.Hope you feel better soon.

Amy:those puppies are so darn cute.What kind are they?

Margaret:thank you for noticing the changes in me.I am just thankful to God that I have the strength to change.

Charlene:thank you!

Doris:I missed you posting.DOnt stay away so long.

Mizsissy:Happy belated birthday.Mine was sunday.

Brenda:that poem was beautiful.

Nicki: each class is 4 credits so that is 4 classes each.now that i think about it i might should do 3.some look so easy though like into to computers.and then there is statistics.gonna wait until jasmine takes hers so she can help me with the math part.When i get to the nursing courses i know i can double up on them and knock them out quick.I just wish I had done it years ago.I just cant wait to get into the FNP program.I would kinda like to be an onc NP but the FNP is a done deal so will do that.Might get my certification later.I just am so excited.I cant wait.I know it is gonna take awhile but i got the time.Karen and jasmine want me to stay home until tesla goes to school so surley i can get it all done in the next 5 years.Why not..

Puppy: I am so very sorry about Rocky.I do know how that feels.EARL has been doing that to all of us the past 3 years.

Marisa:good luck!

Gus:thanks.Like I told Nicki,I might rethink that and just do 3 courses per semester.

Gotta run and feed tesla.Have to go to town when karen gets home to go to the bank or i would wait until dark again but cant.Wanted to go to the farmers market today but slept to late.I bought a double stroller so I can manage both kids and it is wonderful.
Will talk to you'all later.

wildabouthorses

LOL Power Surges...thats a good one for hot flashes!

I managed to tackle yet another closet and got it uncluttered. The garbage men are going to love me...NOT! Still avoiding dusting...can't seem to get in the mood to do it yet. Part of my problem is I have a lot of model horses to dust too. Gotta say these are some good jobs to keep busy with while hibernating from the heat by staying in ac!
I used to make arabian costumes and sheiks for model horses to sell on ebay. Don't anymore but here's some pics of them. Some of the stuff I threw out was from doing these. Some machine sewing, lot of hand work. I have never been to a real arabian horse show but the Nationals are coming to Tulsa next year so hope to see the costume classes. Remote linking was killing the pics so heres the link to the website instead... http://wildabouthorses.50megs.com

newvickie

Oh my goodness WildJan...those are simply stunning! I am so impressed! My sister collects horses so I'm going to copy and paste the pics and send them to her. You have more patience than I do!

SoCalLisa

My mouse just broke...hard to manuver the computer without it...here are the pictures of Lake Otsego at Cooperstown..

I love all the pictures of Pinkstock..I surely do wish I could have gone...

wildabouthorses

No problem newvickie, I took the pics off here as it looks like they don't allow remote linking. Follow the link to see the pics instead. On one page is a white rearing horse with costume, that model is just a little larger than a quarter!

jasmine

Wild/Jan -- those horse outfits are beautiful. So detailed! I've been working on decluttering too. Its going slowly but I'm beginning to see some progress.

Robin -- 3 classes sounds about right. Isn't a full time load considered to start at 12 credit hours.

Lisa -- those pictures are gorgeous. They look like postcards.

SoCalLisa

This is for Wild about Horses

Last year we were priviledged to see the Spanish Royal
Equestrian School..the performance was absolutely unbelievable..so beautiful...

wildabouthorses

Thats beautiful SoCaLisa! Where I grew up there was the first ever Lippizanner horse farm in the US. Never did get to see them perform though.

Emelee26

Thanks Robin!
Double strollers are a miracle

Silka

Puppy, So sorry to hear about Rocky. No matter the age of our children, we Mother's will never lose that protective feeling, nor should we have to.
My son lives in North Carolina, he was home this past week-end, brought his personal belongings and his dog and left them with me. He is going through a divorce and attorney told him to get everything that he couldn't replace out of the house.....so it is always home to Mom.

After their father died, I think they were 16 and 18....I thought I had met a wonderful man and he eventually told me he didn't care for my daughter, it was hard but he was history. For many years after, even after my daughter was grown and out on her own, he tried to win me back. Our children are BLOOD....no man can come between us and them.

I so understand how you are hurting, but we each have to deal with our own situation.

Thanks ladies for the welcome back, I look forward to knowing many of you better.
Hugs
Doris

beth1225

Hi everyone. Sorry to have been MIA but there is so much going on around the homefront that I can't keep up! I have gotten my first campaign of Avon off and so far so good. I still have a lot of work to do to really make a living out of it and have a few irons in the fire. If you need anything, send me a pm and i will send my addy for it.

My mom had some oral surgery and has been sick from ever since including a bout at the ER yesteday afternoon. I hope the worst is over. She is back in her own room at Sunrise (assisted living facility) and feeling much better.

We had a drama with my son and his father, my ex. Let's suffice to say, the man has only gotten worse and it will be a miracle if his son forgives him. Thanks to those of you who let me vent!

As for me, well, I have another staph infection on the left breast. The implant rubbed against a thin piece of skin from the inside out and made a hole. I noticed it last Thursday and called the ps. He saw me at the office on Friday morning, took off the infected skin and stitched me up yet again. Back on another antibiotic called Clinamyacin and boy does it do a number on my tummy! I say, enough already with the infections. PS said about 10% of mastectomies get infections but he is floored at how I have not cleared up yet. Guess it expalins the low-grade fevers.

Sorry I have not kept up with the pages. Seems like it was a great gathering at Pinkstock. Maybe next year. Wishing good things to all, from Amy to Z (are you still doing that?) Prayers to everyone who is not well and healing cyberhugs for those getting back on their feet.

Anonymous

Good Afternoon Everyone: Yes I came home early. It is so hot and humid. Already have been in the pool once. Swam 120 laps today. Now Im laughing, cause its just a small above ground pool. 18 feet across. 36 feet circumference, so 120 laps is pretty easy to do. Now I am taking a breather and enjoying a wonderful wine spritzer.

DH will be leaving shortly. Going to my SIL to practice with his nephew, as they are playing together now in the pubs. So I have the whole house, the whole pool, and the whole computer to myself.

Marisa: How exciting. 2 job offers. I love when that happens, really makes me feel important. Im laughing cause I dont think they check what you are buying, but they do check how much money you owe and if you have good or bad credit. Mind you that would include all hospital and doctor bills - so I still think its an invasion of privacy. If it were a good job, a good place, a good salary, and a good fit - I wouldnt have any problems with a credit check. I just think sometimes they go too far. Here in Illinois they have to do a criminal background check on every health care employee and every patient! If a patient has a record, the health care facility is required to post their name and what they did and inform all patients that there is someone in the nursing home with a criminal background. This I dont mind because we have to protect people against abuse. But checking on how much money I owe. Pffffft! I say.

Guz: Congratulations on 1 year intervals for doctor appointments. I will forever see my PCP every 3 months and my onc every 4 months. I always loved Disney World, but now that there are no children I usually go to Universal Studios when Im in Florida. Either that, or go hang out in Ft. Lauderdale and South Beach.

Jasmine: I would so love an in ground pool, but I could never afford one. The above ground pool came with the house when we bought it. I just love it. Did the same thing when I came home today. I was so hot walking outside all morning - moving slow. When I got home I put my bathing suit on and cannon balled again! Now since I weight alot more than a child, you should see the splash and waves. Problem is, that here in Chicago we can only use it about 3 months out of the year. There is really nothing wrong with my current job except the driving and I want to make more money. But Im realizing with more money comes alot more stress and resposibility. So I think I shall stay right where I am for now.

Laura: Wow, sounds like you have been hell and back. Too much going on. That would make me feel insane.

Puppu: My goodness, I dont know what to say to you. It was so nice of Rocky to come on these boards yesterday and say hello. He seemed in good spirits. Have Ed and him disagreed all the time? You sure dont need this added stress in you life thats for sure. That picture you posted made me feel sad. Gave me a feeling of desperation. You know we are always here for you. for you my friend.



Shokk: Those sure were nice words you said to Peter. Hope he is at least reading so he could read what you said.

Amy: From the time I left for work, all I could think about was coming home early. And here I am, its 3pm. Now waht other job would allow such flexibility? I was laughing when I read about the donkeys drinking all that water and eating. And I bet those puppies are getting cuter each day.

Brenda: I hope its cooler in the mountains. Have a wonderful lunch. And how long will you be gone?

Cheri: I wish you would go to the ER and have them look at your leg. You dont want the infection to end up in your blood. Hoping you start feeling better very soon.

Robin: Are you crazy girl? 16 credit hours is way too much. I had a difficult time with 9. It doesnt matter if its computer or on site - the course are still hard and it takes alot of time to get through them. I found that even the easiest ones were hard. And statistics? I would take that one alone - statistics makes me crazy.

WildJan: What great pictures of you, those horses, and the costumes you made. I love horses too - but mine love is the thorough breds.

SoCal: Those pictures are beautful. The lake looks so peaceful and the horses are magic.

Doris: I have been so out of whack trying to catch up. Didnt see you sneak back in. I remember we used to talk on the chat all the time. Those were some emotional days!!

Well, DH is gone. I dont know if I want to go take a nap and lay on the entire bed or jump back in the pool. But Im gonna enjoy this private time thats for sure.

Vickie: We are always missing each other.

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening.

Nicki

PuppyFive

Nickie, Yes Rocky was so happy, I really had no Idea DH was
going to treat Him that way. His family has never excepted
My boy's Jason/ Rocky to the Family. they tell every one at the resturants and mall's how much they love them, But my MIL would not let jason out in trffic one day, said she did not know it was him. I could go on but I know you understand where i am going! I am so worried about Rock He left called friends and headed back to his place, in SC.
He is very sick, and needs me, and I have to wait until I get this mess with my Anurysums talen care of, then i am going to leave and live with Him! Doris, You are so right
No one will ever come before my Boy's! Just wish I were in good health and had my own INS. then I would be outta here
just going crazy with worry! NEVER did I think DH would act this way, I could put up with them not loving them, BUT will never let any one hurt them! thank You so much for letting me vent, if i did'nt have you guys i don't know where i would be on this. Gods Speed and All my Love
Puppy

marshakb

Mon Cheri, I have been thinking about you all day and hope you are doing OK. I'll admit, I'm a sick person and would be willing to view your pic of your leg. Send me an email or better yet post it on MySpace. I started getting a little freaked out and moved mine to "private". Don't you dare hold back, I agree with Shokk, that's one of the reasons we all love you! Oh and by the way, I talked to my friend, he's a huge computer GEEK (read, hacker) and next time you gt suspicious of someone, let me know. hee hee Things get stored or cookies ate and IP thingys, my eyes glazed over when he described it. LOL Feel better sweetie I'm worried about you. Hugs, Marsha

marshakb

Puppy, do we need to sick Bubba on someone??? If you need to borrow him for a bit you let me know. So sorry you are having to deal with this on top of everything else. Dang, what is it with guys????? Hugs to you too Puppy, Marsha

bearlysane111

Just checking in this hot aft from 'Smallville'. That was so neat to read that,Marsha. You are such a funny lady;hope you are feeling better. It is so stressful to have to be dealing with med issues and drs who seem not patient-oriented. Hope the new ps is better.
Cheri-thinking of you and sure hope you feel all the friends arnd you! I know abt re-scheduling appts as I did that w/the internist. Just could not face it and more tests last mo.
Angel/Charlene-thanks for the kind words and beautiful pic! Funny abt that name-poor kid! I wanted to be a Susan or a Jennifer and did the next best thing named the dolls mt name choice.I like the names now;as Angel is a fam name and was an actual place. Thank you for all the kindnesses-you sure do have the right names! So sorry abt the pain-thinking of you!
Colleen-hope the wkend goes well and you are not as swamped w/work. I smile when reading your posts,too.
Vickie-a big and early Happy Birthday to you! So happy abt your tests;sorry Nate was frightened. I went through that as a child as my mother had lots of med issues. What an awesome dr to talk to a worried child.
Denise-what a nice idea to do the arts/crafts and visit Sat. I know what a great daughter you are and the elderly parent issues.Loved all the photos of you and everyone at Pinkstock.
Margaret-how terrific to do all the exercise,cooking and yoga. I bet it makes you feel so energized.
Liz-thank you for your kindness;hope you are feeling better.
I will stop as prob this is too long. Thanks for allowing me to share the good feelings. Tough,emotions today and great to have friends who make time.
Stay cool-never do I rememb Aug like this-I know I cannot recall heat this crazy! Sorry that I am not able to say hello to all-thinking of you! Iris

Anonymous

Puppy: Its time to bring the Penguins back and give Old Ed a slap on the side of his head. Its an awful situation to be in, but right now you have to take care of you first. So you better keep coming here to vent instead of holding all that stuff inside.

Marsha: I think bubba would be perfect for the occasion.

Iris: When I read your post, I just smiled. You seemed to be so happy and cheerful today. So thanks for that smile.

Nicki

marshakb

OMG Nicki I swear I bust out everytime I see that penguin. Indeed a picture is worth 1000 words! (That was the question about you to the Pinkstockers). What a hoot! Hugs, Marsha

Anonymous

Good afternoon ladies. Thanks to Susan & Nicki for asking about my leg. And the other girls too. I emailed my pics of my leg to my Ins. Case Mngr who is an RN and she thinks it looks like Cellulitis, which is an infection of the skin which would be wonderful cos it's so minor compared to what I had before and worried about. She didn't make a dx by any means and told me what to watch for over the week-end and to keep a very close watch over it. But I'm a little more relaxed about things.

Marshan, you morbid girl you. Of course I'll post a couple of them on Myspace.

Shokk, you're very sweet but it isn't my place to be a gate keeper here or anywhere else. I need to tone down my defense mechanism. It will get me in trouble. I do appreciate your words though.

Pals
Cheri

Anonymous

Hey my friend Iris, we were posting at the same time. Good to see you. Maybe we can talk later.

pals
cheri

Anonymous

Cheri: Your as stubborn as a mule sometimes, but thats why we love you. Cellulitis is much better than a bone infection thats for sure, but Im just wondering if you need something stronger than Keflex? Do you have blisters?

We all love you just the way you are.

Nicki

shokk

Ok Cheri I will accept your feelings on the toning down thing but you have to promise if something or someone sounds squirrely to you you will speak up.......ok.......