Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Chevyboy

Blondie, yes you need that chair! I probably would have fallen OVER it, but when it is your ankle, you can't stand on it... like I could with my hip! My knee just wants to "give-out" sometimes, but so far, I have caught myself, and remained upright...

Bonnets! So you didn't watch Nascar? The first "race" of the season? And Kurt and Kyle are BOTH out? I can't believe it! Kyle broke his one leg, and then the ankle of the other foot, and he is in a MESS! Bad crash into the wall during practice session!

So I didn't really watch it until the last 40 laps, but it was REALLY good! 3 wide, all the way around! I thought Junior would win, but I'm glad the kid...Logano, won it all! His Dad has been there with him all the time.... Always like when the "new guys" win!

We were at that track one year... not during the races, but the BANKING on that one corner is unbelievable!!! It's hard to see it by looking at pictures, but it's almost "sideways!"

And they were 3 wide, going over 200 miles an hour!!!! Right NEXT to each other! All in a pack! Best race I ever saw.

I get scared going over 70 on the highway... with no-one around me! Except the cops...

Chevyboy

After we saw the track, we drove down to the beach, where the first races were held.... on the sand! Hard to believe those races took place there! That was the beginning of Nascar..... Started with the guys who would run from the cops hauling beer! Bootlegging it! I really wasn't interested in it, until one time we went to Phoenix, for a race...

I just sat there, not knowing what was even going on, or who was doing it.... And it was just LOUD, and I wanted to leave my seat and go get food!.... But an accident happend into the wall in front of us.... then the gal next to me let me listen in to the different pit-crews on her head-set... and I just gradually became interested. Still like to watch them on TV better... than being "there!" Because of the re-plays, and I can hear who the guys are, and keep track of who is where... You CAN'T when you are there...

The pit-stops are when things happen! Those stops for tire-changing and minor repairs are just frantic! They can change 4 tires, fill up, all within 13 seconds.....

Hope I'm not boring you all.... but I just LOVE watching those races... !

carolehalston

Jackie, I really like that quote because it's so true.  If we wait for perfection to be happy, we'll probably have a long wait. 

Puffin, I like birds a lot, too.  I think being a part of a birdwatching group would be fun and interesting.  One of my big "bird thrills" is seeing a blue bunting during the spring.  One year I saw a painted bunting and it was such a pretty little bird. 

Jackie, it sound like you operate better on a regular schedule.

I was awake at 7 am and got up a few minutes after that to drive to Quest Diagnostics for blood work.  I learned there that my dr. had also asked for a urine specimen.  It will be interesting to find out how my fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, etc. compare to last year's.  I stepped on the scales this morning as I do almost every morning and said to myself, "This is a new week.  I will clean up my act."  Wish me luck and will power in eating healthy this week.

I hope everybody has a good week.

IllinoisLady

I wish you love, and strength, and wisdom, goods, gold enough to help some needy one.  I wish you songs, but also blessed silence, and God’s sweet peace when every day is done.  -Dorothy Nell McDonald

IllinoisLady

Morning everyone,

A spot of sun out this a.m. --- not sure if it will last or not, but so far, so good.  I don't mind when you talk about the races Chevy.  I don't watch them and probably never will.  I got so TURNED off of almost any kind of sport when I was married to my first husband.  Had he devoted even half the time to our marriage that he did to sports of all kinds, well who knows --- might still be married to me. 

He would have two televisions and one or two radio's going -- depending on what was on.  Although during those years I loved ice hockey -- it was mainly as tickets back in those days were in-expensive and we often would go to the Red Wing Stadium ( lived in Detroit anyway so was easy ) and watch.  Otherwise, I came to sort of detest sports because I was forced to endure hours of them while knowing there were other great things on t.v. that I would have to miss.  A little "education" on racing doesn't bother me at all. 

I do think that most people couldn't just sit down and watch --- I think like you Chevy -- getting to know some of the drivers and learn something about the cars they drive etc. would spark enough interest to keep you watching till you did learn more.  Might have one day done it had I not had nothing but sports, sports, sports for several yrs. 

Sure hoping a good Spring is on the way.  No matter how bad it seems here --- it is absolutely nothing compared to many places along the East coast.  It has been so bad here with 8 foot or more of snow in Boston alone.  I find that just incredible. 

Puffin, it is interesting that you got to Pierre ( which I think according to my Dh is pronounced Pier ) North Dakota.  I think of both N. and S. Dakota as not the places to be in winter.  They. like part of the East coast seem to get hit with some really rugged winter weather.  My Dh was born and raised in S. Dakota and though his 3 children still live there, he would never go back ever.  A couple of the grandkids have left for places they think will be a lot warmer. 

I hope you all will have a wonderful Monday. 

Blessings,

Jackie

 

Anneb1149

Hi all

Jackie- your quote and Carole's comment about perfection reminded me that when I told one of my spinster aunts that I was engaged, her reply was she was so glad I hadn't done what she'd done and waited for perfection. She said she had had several opportunities to marry, but always thought there was some imperfection and chose to wait for the perfect man, who of course never appeared. I understood what she was saying, but at the same time, it really seemed like a back-handed compliment. Congratulations on your engagement to a less than perfect person? Take what you can get now instead of waiting for better? You're not good enough to deserve the best? I agree my husband was not perfect- but neither was I and while each of us individually were not perfect, our relationship was for many years.

I was very blessed that my husband was one of the few not obsessed with sports. If there was a really big game on, whatever sport, he would watch it so that he could talk about it intelligently at work the next day, but other that that, really wasn't interested. Even with that role model for a father, both my son's are sports fanatics. Basketball first, then football, then everything and anything else. They were both on their HS basketball teams. The younger one was a really exceptional athlete, and excelled in soccer, baseball, tag football and especially basketball. He should have gone to college on an athletic scholarship, but he had learning disabilities he would not acknowledge, and he barely got thru HS academically. Just funny how their dad never encouraged them regarding sports, but they both love them. Tim's gift to Lucia when she was born was a Miami Dolphins onesie. We got many pix that first year of Lucci in her onesie, sitting next to Daddy in his Dolphin shirt, watching the game. I think one of the first things she learned was the sign for touchdown. And when we took her to one of Daddy's games (he coaches girls JV. Basketball) she couldn't sit on the bench with him, but you should have heard her yelling at the players. Not sure exactly who she was yelling at, or whether she was cheering or correcting, but she was giving them all she had-which was even funnier, because Rob does not yell at his team, ever.

Wishing all of you a happy Mon. Oh, another funny-- I got a text yesterday from a number I didn't recognize saying "hi, Anne, I know I haven't been in touch lately, but how about dinner tomorrow night?" My reply was "sure, but who is this?" Luckily it was a close friend who has isolated herself for almost a year due to the death of her severely handicapped 2 year old grandson. So glad she is finally reaching out.

Anne

IllinoisLady

Anne, I'm truly glad your friend seems eager to re-join the world again and chose you for her new beginning.

I am very fortunate my Dh now does not much care for any sports, just like me.  There is an occasional game here and there, but those are only BIG ones and I think he too does not want to come off to others as totally dis-interested.  If he can at least say he saw the 'important' plays, then he seems satisfied.  I'm sure most people who have known him long enough realize he is not truly into these things. 

I actually do like watching the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball, but I don't usually follow all the games.  If they get into the play-offs, you can often find me watching then.  I think another factor was that in the beginning, there were no color t.v.,s so you ( or so it seemed to me ) really had to be sharp about who was who to keep up.  I just didn't have that kind of patience then.

Time to go out and get my kitties done.  See you all later.

Jackie 

mommarch

We awoke to freezing fog this morning, it is a winter wonderland here in the Davis Mt's of West Texas.

I have been very achy the past couple of weeks. Some days are better then others.

Jackie, years ago we had a neighbor who had a huge calico cat named Garfunkel. He hated dogs and would jump on our collies back and sink in his nails and ride the dog.

I made sticky chicken drumsticks for dinner last night. I told my DH that I hoped there is not a kitchen in heaven. He laughed and said but what would you do. I said drink wine and eat cheese.

Hope this finds everyone doing well

Hugs

carolehalston

Mommarch, I will join you for wine and cheese!  LOL!

We're having some nasty weather all week, rainy and cold.  A little farther north the rain is coming down in the form of sleet.  We have the fireplace going and are snug inside the house.

I installed the Basic Turbo Tax today and entered tax information.  I kept getting a message that I needed to pay $40 and upgrade to Deluxe.  I put in a call to Turbo Tax to complain.  Just now I got a call from a nice young woman who promised to send me the free upgrade.  It would be different if our tax affairs were complicated but they aren't.  It looks like I overpaid and will get $1000 back.  I raised the percentage of withholding this year. 

Teacher64

An inch of ice on our driveway. My DH didn't want to play bumper cars on the road, so he worked from home. I didn't get out of my jammies all day. Ahhh. It's still freezing so everything on the roads will refreeze tonight. Guess it will be another inside day, but suppose I will get dressed tomorrow. 😄 Two days in a row in pj's would be a bit decadent.

Carole, hope you had a good day. I'm in the same boat and have decided to look at each day on its own

ritajean

Hi Ladies,

It seems that our schedule here is busier than when we are in Illinois....or maybe there are more things to do here in the winter. I have been trying to get a walk or bike ride in everyday and play golf at least three times a week. It's hard to believe that we've only got another month here. I love the heat and the sunshine. Last week the temps got down fairly cool in the mornings here and then warmed up for the afternoon. The natives were freezing and moaning about how cold it was and we were outside in sweatshirts or jackets having a good time. :-)

Blondie...so glad to hear that you are doing better. It's such a long haul, isn't it? Hang in there. I hope your kitten is doing better, too. I am a true cat lover....but I guess I'm a dog lover, too but our life style lends itself more to cats right now. Our two are enjoying the caged lanai.

Jackie...wow! I'm glad your furnace is fixed. It looks like you've had some pretty low temps up there and a cold house is not a happy house.

Carole...LOVE that tax return! I always have to pay. I have an appointment when I get back the first week in April to get mine done. I pay estimates and never et anything back. Maybe I need a new tax man. I never do it myself as I'm afraid I'll do something wrong and then I'd be in big trouble. We pay ALOT in Illinois taxes, too. It has us thinking about relocating.

Hi to EVERYONE. I didn't get completely caught up on all your posts. I have a free day tomorrow so maybe I'll coe back and read some more. In the meantime, I'm off to watch "The Voice!"

Everyone have a good week.

camillegal

Hi gals, again I'm all screwed up=

I don't know anything about those attacks u havegirls---Teacher and Bonnets, but I do know another operation is always a PITA, but will it help u? I feel  bad when there are other things to deal  besides what we deal with, cuz of this crap.

Carole u have a different avatar, it looks so pretty.

Yes Chevy those were the bandaids I used and I bought them n pairs so I had 4, I needed more actually but that was good enough.  It was my "statement car" I was stating this is my life, I work for the government. I it was over 20 yrs old when I finally gave it up, and it had the original miles on it a little over 30,000 miles--boy did I travel a lot those days.

We haven't really had a lot of snow but super cold here, closed a lot of schools and keeps a lot of people in like me, or only me, I'm not sure. 

camillegal

I'm trying to catch up page by page.

Blondie it's just nice to see u post, say anything u want and unload on us. I do hope u get out soon.

Jackie that was cheap or a furnace fix---it's much more here just with a little ffix, but with this cold it's nice to have a warm home to cuddle in. I had an orange tabby also and she was so loving, and of course I loved that.

Chevy don't u ever listen to me? I told u when u gals have a hard time washing u'r hair to buy the shampoo no rinse--it suds up like crazy and really washes wet--use no water, then u take a towel and dry it off--it's great and they have no rinse body wash too. Talk about falling stairs scare the hell out o me too, I take them sideways now, it does make a diference, but remember when I went to court and as I walked up to the bench I lost my balance and fell straight down with my arms out and my legs too--of course my legs were used to that position, like Chevy's are, but there I was all alone LOLing, what else could I do. Years ago (many) my GF's brother raced and we'd go to them sometimes and we were told if we ever see Paul Neuman just react normally to him. Well we saw Paul Neuman and I was ready to mount him in a minute, but then I was told not to act naturally so I just smiled and was all shaky. Still remember those eyes.

Carole thank or getting it out of u'r system again about u'r weather being 70, while ours is way below 0.

camillegal

OK caught up---

Rita u sound like u'r having a great time, which is what u deserve.

Carole good for u, it's always nice getting money back.

They said on the weather yesterday that we were the coldest place in Chicago area than any of the 50 states. WTF is that now. And I  thought the Dakotas were always filled with snow and cold for all of winter.

I went to my Card. last week and altho I have forgotten what's wrong with my heart, he did say that it hasn't changed so that was good. I figured if he's not that worried why should I be. So I had some tests last week, I went Friday finally. So done for 2 months.

Wren I never get to tell u, how much u contribute to everyone, u know what u'r talking about and I admire that.

Anne I liked how u'r aunt either gave u a compliment or told u u were settling or whatever. Nice way of giving someone a "atta girl" way of saying anything.

Carole did u get u'r results from u'r tests back yet?

OK now I'm ready or a nap now, my eyes are crossing. And it's not a pretty sight.

xoxoxoxox

Chevyboy

Ah GEEZ! That girl embarrasses me! She goes off talking about Paul Newman, like she is some FRIEND of his or something.... You with your crossed eyes and flannel night-gown on!

And so you are telling me to "wash" my hair with WHAT? WTH are you talking about? I mean how can your hair or any PART of you be clean without WATER? Don't you guys have any running water? What is going on over there? Do I have to come over there?

I just laughed out loud, when you were talking and drooling about Paul Newman! You would THINK you were stil in high-school! Yes, I would be with you.... But I always thought he was "older".... I liked Clint Eastwood.... not so much now.... but at that time I did.... I like George & Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton, and Mark Harmon, and who is that OTHER guy that is on that show? Yes.... him too.

Okay, now that we got THAT taken care of.... And if I could EVER get my legs "into that position" I would be elated! Legs just don't work the same way they DID when I was say 20 years younger! Not to mention my arms! How can ANYone ever fasten a bra by putting both arms around back? It just ain't normal.

And I don't like to kneel down, or get on the floor for ANYthing! That's why I have a kneeler.... I'm going to fit this house with a hoist. Something installed that would follow me around and help me get up-right when I get down on the floor. When I look under the beds for something, it's so nice to have something to hold onto.... I mean without dragging all the bedding off on top of me....

They are talking about IUD's on TV now.... I'm so glad I don't have to worry about that anymore.... I worried enough about it before..... never mind.....

So okay.... guess I'll go look at the sun coming up..... It's so nice to see day-light.... and then get ready for another storm tomorrow.....

What's that old saying? "Same song, second verse.... It oughta get better, but it's gonna get worse!"

Chevyboy

Oh wait! You worked for the Government? And they let you? Were you a secret agent or something? Were you "under-cover"..... What I mean is.... REALLY? I KNOW about your "job" now.... about being "under-cover".... but their interpretation is probably DIFFERENT.

That's okay.... I'll "cover" for you.... (that was a play on words...) Did you have a typewriter? And they LET you type? I'm just sayin'........ Or were you more "out in the field?"

Yes.... where you were more comfortable.... Oh I could go on all day with this.....

See? She just BEGS for it!

IllinoisLady

“It may look as if the situation is creating the suffering, but ultimately this is not so - your resistance is.”
Eckhart Tolle

IllinoisLady

Wow, you gals are so funny this morning.  Love to come in here and start laughing sooo early.  I think it will be an ok day.  It is brutally cold this morning, but due to rise up to 40 or so.  That will be phenomenal.  All that crusty snow might get almost slushy in some places.  Then we will go back to about freezing and on the week-end will warm a bit again.  They say more snow showers ( not sure what that will be cause it doesn't sound like they are exactly sure either ) but I have some hope that whatever comes on the week-end will hopefully START us into better overall weather.  The stuff we have had ( though fortunately a little sun with it each day ) is getting to me.  Usually, if we do have a "snow" this time of yr. it doesn't hang around long.  I don't mind the snow though as much as the cold which has been a little on the brutal side in the early mornings.

Paul Newman did have fantastic eyes.  I was always so impressed that I never heard of his "straying" from Joanne Woodward.  Always sort of wondered how they achieved that.   Glad they did mind you.  It was a good thing to see.  I mean, I was so upset when Eddie Fisher just had to have Liz Taylor.  Later on I forgave Liz for what she did to Debbie Reynolds but it sure seemed awful at the time.  Funny -- I blamed Liz more than Eddie -- now I'm reversed on it.  I think he was the skunk.  They both were really. 

Not working today so I'll be here on and off.  Going to walk early at the Rec Center today.  In the afternoon there are usually a lot of school kids.  I know they need places to go too, but at my age -- the noise and confusion of some of the things they do ( usually down below the upper walking track on the gym floor ) just makes it not fun at all to walk.  We Srs. who don't hear so well anymore, anyway can't talk at we are walking -- and now and then some of the kids end up upstairs and can be a bit disruptive to people trying to walk.  We went yesterday -- saw a big yellow school bus so called off our walk. 

Carole, I like your tax return too.  We were getting money like that back every yr. but since we have dropped in income there won't be anything taken out -- so we won't be filing.  Well, we have to file -- but only to keep announcing our presence I guess.  We won't pay in, so nothing will come back anymore.  We are only getting back this yr. what Dh paid in on his.  Not so much, but nice to get it all back anyhow.

Anyway, I'll be checking in later.

Blessings

Jackie

P.S. Great to see you Cammie.  Glad your cardio test was good.  Here's hoping they all will be good

 

 

carolehalston

You and Chevy gave me some smiles and chuckles this morning, Cammi.  You have such a funny turn of phrase.  And Chevy is quite a character in poking fun.

Jackie, I think I'll be going to the gym every day to get a little cardio exercise.  On the WW plan, I get "exercise points" which allow me to eat (and drink) a little more. 

Today I made a BIG pot of potato/leek soup and took my mother a large container of it.  It's definitely soup weather this week. 

This is one of most "wintry" Februaries I can remember.  But time moves on.  Before we know it, spring will be here.

Hello to everyone

Puffin2014

Got the good news that I was accepted for a 50% scholarship membership at the Y so will only have to pay $25/month instead of $50. Also got the reapplication form for my Medicaid. Hope that goes through too.

Chevyboy

Morning gals! MMMMMMMMMMMMmmmm Carole! I love Potato Soup with Leeks!

Yes, it IS that HOT SOUP kind of weather! Maybe if I don't talk about another snow-storm coming in this afternoon, ..... it won't.

But at least it keeps me IN, and I can get more Spring (what ever that is) cleaning and organizing done! Putting everything out in the garage, in between snow-storms, to take up to the Treasure Trunk... A place where they donate things to battered and homeless women and families...They can go in and pick out what-ever they need, at no cost.

Good NEWS Puffin! I still have that exercise bicycle I ordered last fall! It came, but then so did Winter, and I really want to set it up out-doors, to hop on and ride my brains out some day.... when it's nice.... All the parts are ready.... just that I'm not yet.... Ha!

My Doc said it would help my hip, better than a lot of walking... I don't really have room in the front/living room to put it.... It folds in half, but STILL....! I can leave it outdoors, and just cover it for this "coming soon Spring"..... Ha!

Jackie, we DID go & sign, and we are having the refund direct deposited in my account.... Usually have them send it to us.... I know this place costs a little, but after that last hair-raising fiasco last year, I just wanted to pay and have it done RIGHT!

When you get a letter from the IRS saying you OWE $7000 from 2 years before, well I mean your heart just STOPS! I thought I would pass out.... I knew I couldn't get us out of THIS mess myself! I didn't know whether to cry or run for the hills!

After lots of phone calls, and panic attacks, I called this Liberty Tax place here, and this gal, helped figure it all out, and show us what went wrong, and re-filed the dang thing, and it turned out alright!!!!!!!!!!!!

We used to have them done with AARP.... for free... and no problems so far.... Not until THAT mess! But now I won't worry.... It's done.... Hah! Now we'll probably get a bill for 2 million dollars that we owe...... That scare took 2 years off my life.

So that brings into mind Cammi! So YOU work for the government!!! Can you get those guys off our backs? What happened there.... Did you say you were a secret agent or something? Or what exactly was your position????? I mean one that you can talk about? Here. You must be like what's her name, on those detective/spy shows.... I mean crimes happen, and it's YOUR job to solve them..... or make them worse.

So is the "government" still talking to you, or acknowledging that you WERE a member? Check on this for me.... You must have been doing "under-cover' work.... I mean in the correct sense...... not that we know what THAT is.....

At least that's what I've been told....

IllinoisLady

 
Even if I may be going through a challenging experience,
I am grateful, for I know that good will come from it.  Will
I learn of inner strength that I didn't know I had?  Will I
gain a renewed appreciation for my life and the people in it?
I am grateful for my present circumstances, for I know
they offer opportunities for growth.
 
unattributed

IllinoisLady

Morning everyone,

I'm sure glad for you Puffin -- getting your half price membership.  If I could get something for $25.00 a month, that would be swell.  Can't get it here, but there are things I know to do -- just have to inspire myself to do them.  Right now I'm telling myself ( and it's party true ) that all the cleaning cycles I'm doing will suffice to keep me in tone.

Chevy, to me that is the scariest thing to have happen.  Something as big and as faceless as the U.S. government, more directly the I.R.S. telling you that you have "wronged" them in some way just sends waves of fear -- almost as bad as a cancer diagnosis.

Well, that is also why many yrs. ago we bit the bullet and decided we were no longer probably able to do our own taxes anymore.  Years ago they were fairly simple, but times change and tax laws tend to change really fast.  Even though a time or two it was hard to 'ante' up when it was time to get the taxes done, we always came away with a sense of confidence that all would be well --- and it has been.

Now, of course, we will go to the "free" people to file since our return should be MORE than easy to do.  No point in paying a huge sum to people to do something probably even we could do.  We have been out of the loop for so long I think it would feel better if we let someone else do them.  They should be more than easy for that person and we will feel just as confident as always I think.

Well I hate to report that it is crusty outside once more.  Yesterday's temps were not at all bad, but guess we had ice under ice or something.  The roads are fine but walking the yard is still crispy-crunchy this a.m.  Having this weather come and sort of hang on this time of year makes it seem like a super long winter -- but it has been quite tolerable for most of it since our only other snow was Thanksgiving.  That was as much a surprise as this very late snow that seems intent on hanging around as long as the Tkgs. one did.  Patience sometimes comes hard for me.  I'm very ready for Spring to come now and for snow to be gone. 

I hope you all have a fantastic day.  I'm going to work on having a great one.

Blessings

Jackie   

bonnets

Heat wave here, was 1degree when I got up! Yesterday it was -10!

We pay someone to do the taxes, so far so good, especially since we have done trusts, with the future in view. My Mom had a trust and when she passed , it made everything a lot easier and faster. Hate to pay the fee, but we usually get something back.

Went to see the electro phys cardiologist , Teacher. Didn't do much to help the situation with the tachy. Said my events are all normal rhythm. Dont know why I have more often and longer events, the Toprol is about all, and that doesn't eliminate them. Though when I was on the Cardizem last week it was much worse. So basically told me I have to live with it, won't hurt me I guess , but scares me.

Chevy yup, don't get on the floor if I don't have to, getting up is a challenge. And as you know, panty hose, I do need to get one of those donner things you have. It's too much of a struggle! I used to have a treadmill and gave it away, it only became a clothes rack. We had a senior gym which I went to faithfully. We loved it , no hulks and skinny young things there, but they closed it.

Nope we are blessed if we have a man in our life who is NOT perfect, BUT is perfect for us. Second time around I considered different things than when I was in my 20s. God has been good , love my ole man! Guess it will last , as our parts wear out, been almost 30 years!

Hugs Jean

carolehalston

We pay $69 a month for YMCA membership, which is a lot.  But I like supporting that organization, which is very family oriented.  We have a very few goodlooking bodies in the big general exercise room, but the gray hairs, like dh and me, outnumber them.  Plus there are younger people who aren't beauties either.  I feel comfortable going there pretty much as God made me, except for wearing clothes!  No make-up, no jewelry.  I do comb my hair.  I wear old shorts and a tee shirt and athletic shoes.  By the time I'm ready to head home, my hair is wet with sweat.  I sweat big time when I exert myself.

The secret to going to the gym is not giving it much thought.  You just put on your grubby clothes, grab a towel and pour coffee into a go cup and drive off.  My ear plug thingy for getting the audio to the tv screens stays in the car.  The new machines with individual tvs are a nice improvement.  Watching tv helps to alleviate the boredom and the time passes.  We have a "gym" in part of our gardening shed with a variety of equipment but going to the Y is working out better.  For one thing, our home gym isn't heated and air-conditioned.

Puffin, I hope you'll put your membership to good use.  Jackie, you get exercise from your active lifestyle. 

Ok, Chevy, get that bike going, girl!  You can pedal while you watch NASCAR!  I'll bet you would exceed the speed limit.

Hi to Blondie and Sandra and Mike and Cammi and everyone else.  Sandra, how are things going with Mike?  We haven't had an update in a while.

Wishing everyone a good Wed.

Oh, forget to say that I received the disk from Intuit today that will let me upgrade my Basic Turbo Tax.  Their response was fast.  So they may keep me as a regular customer.  I would never pay anyone to do our taxes now that our finances are so cut and dried.  Back when things were more complicated, I went to a CPA.  No longer necessary. 

Teacher64

bonnets - I was told not to worry about episodes. After my cardio's PA resigned, I told my doc that the new one said that SVT wouldn't kill me and laughed. I told him I didn't want to see her again and I haven't. It continues

bonnets

Different cardios, same story! I asked why more often, why longer, no answer t that. Im still thinking about holding the Arimidex.

Chevyboy

Okay yes Carole! I think watching something like Nascar while I am on the stationary bike will help! I remember years ago, when I would take in ironing....

I would set up the ironing board, and my boom-box, and iron away in the sun! It was so fun to rock away with Janis Joplin, on those tapes, while I was doing something that I didn't want to do.... but it paid money.... Better than cleaning houses though....

I wouldn't do it now.... Besides does anyone IRON anymore? Ha!

bonnets

Chevy,

IRON, what's that?

bonnets

Teacher,

skipped heart beats and some tachy for the last hour, driving me crazy! Got to be an answer. Finally getting back to normal. Oh right it is normal rhythm so it doesn't count.