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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    Good Morning Ladies !!

    mum,

    those coffee beans look so good ummmmmmmmm

    deb,

    It's so good to be in your company !Laughing at my house I'm kidded for being vertically challenged I am 5' 3. my S.O. kids all married and living with spouses all over the US are 5'8 & 5'10 twin girls and the boys 6'2 & 6'4. Mine alittle closer to my height, my son 5'9, daughter,5'4 Nice to be in shorter company thank-you very much...................

    faithandfifty

    you must have legs of steel ! are you doing the Race for the Cure in your area ? I'll bet you'd be great !

    (((((((coonie)))))))

    I am missing Checkum, I hope all is OK

    barbe1958,

    you and me both, all my extra is in the middle. this summer I've gained about 9 lbs. and I have a few more weeks before I can exercise. I really do need to walk thoughUndecided

    Blessings all around !

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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    Escape to silliness ! some of my Granddaughters.............and yes they learned this from me Laughing

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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    Frownopps ! guess it was alittle tooooooooooo big it cut off part of Mackenzie's head

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited September 2009

    Grandma you taught them well.

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited September 2009

    Oh Paula---the picture is soooo cute!!! I know they make you very proud. Especially, after they do something you trained them to do.....hehehaha LOL.

    I wish Checkum would "check" in and let us know she's feeling ok. Maybe she's just started living her Normal life again with our help. Cry

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited September 2009

    Maybe she's simply relaxing?

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited September 2009

    ........or could just be busy with work.

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited September 2009

    ........soaking in the tub?

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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy,

    Sharon51 !

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited September 2009

    Hi Guys,

    I am back from vaca and was checking in on Checkum too!  Checkum, where are you?  I wanted to get in touch with you but there is no cell service!!!!  It's nice that I didn't have to listen to my sons cell phones for a week, but I missed Checkum.  I hope she is feeling better.

    Missed all my friends here too!!  I will do some reading and catch up!

    Hugs to all.

    Linda

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited September 2009

    When we lived in Spain, I would escape here and have a picnic lunch...one of my favorite places

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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    SoCalLisa,

    It's beautiful, thanks for sharing...............

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited September 2009
      Hello - Are You There? 





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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited September 2009

    Hello girls (and welcome new friends to Escape land) Smile

    I went back to work this past week which really drained any energy that I had right out of me.  I am feeling better, but still really tired.  Lovin the toilet weddings - or potty weddings LOL -- there has been sum fin escapin goin on here Wink

    I moved DD back to college - I am kinda in a funk missing her too (I think).  I can't put my finger on it, but I just am feeling like I have the blahhhhhhs....  Everything is healing pretty good and the LE has calmed down. 

     I have been on the Cog - took the cog to the fog -- it was pretty boring LOL

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited September 2009

    Hey Checkum.  Glad to see you've found your way back.  Sorry to hear you are suffering from empty nest syndrome.  Hey Sistah........you'll 'hit your stride' one of these days.  We all have our moments.  Hugs galore.

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited September 2009

    Feeling a lot like fall the past couple of days here in NH --- brrrrrrrrrrrr.  I am bummed because we lost most of our tomatoes to the blight... not much tomatoe sauce to can this year Undecided

    BUT!!! Apple picking is right around the corner ... mmm apple pie, apple crisp.. apple butter... apple everything LOL

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited September 2009

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    Checkum: so glad to hear your report. Grateful to hear that your healing continues & that your LE is under control. DD to college...... ah, yes, the empty nest, indeed. It is a serious adjustment.

    What a gorgous picture of the leaves to come.

    Lisa, next time you go to a castle, I'm climbing in your picnic basket!!

    Sharon, your pig collection was very sweet indeed.

    Happy escaping.

    DH is off on an all-day golf outting, so I intend to go for a MAJOR bike ride & explore.

    much love, all,

    xx00xx00xx

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited September 2009

    You know I was just reading about Tamoxifen and depression.... I cannot put my finger on it - whether it is a combo of stuff or what, but I just feel down.. (it definitely is not me)....  I think I need to talk to the onc about it.  I know I am sad that DD is gone, but I think it is more than that - I just have no desire for the things I enjoy sitting on the couch would be a perfect day Undecided

    I know that for the past week I have wanted to do things - but, then when it came to finding the ambition to do them it isn't there....

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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    Checkum,

    Glad you are back on, sorry about the "funk" I think the Tamoxifen may be a factor. Although sometimes it is a group of things, you've had alot happen this week. It's also sometimes discouraging for me when I get tired so much quicker than before.

    The weather alone can affect me also. We have had less sunshine, cooler temps, and more moisture than normal. Those big beautiful white Hibiscus I have were full of buds yet, and this past week the buds all turned brown it has stopped blomming. Strange weather this summer.

    I love the fall colors also but seems we were kinda cheated out of our summer Frown

    We are having a family reunion today for my Mother's side. We do this each year on Labor Day. We will be picking up my parents (84 & 87) so my Dad doesn't have to drive the 40 miles.

    Blessings all, and have a good escape today !

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited September 2009

    Good to see you checkumm...hope you are up out of that hole soon...

    I found this place in Alaska of all places, but it is a perfect spot to sit and escape

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  • carollynn79
    carollynn79 Member Posts: 654
    edited September 2009

    Chekum, know how you feel, glad my DH is such an encourager to get me going to the woods, garden etc.  My nest has been empty for awhile but have been really missing my sons so am headed out west next month to Albuquerque to see my oldest son and my youngest brothers family and then to Vegas to see my youngest wild child!  I too have gone back to work part time and it is tiring.

    Glad to see you back.  The early wild fencerow apples  are ready and we had a great apple crisp yesterday, and am going picking in a littel while to get some to make sauce. Our tomatoes look great the only issue is they are still GREEN, guess we will try some green tomato relish this year, but don't know about salsa, stews and juice.  Have about 20 qts left form last year but started with 50!  Hope al have a great day, better get the clothes on the line so we can go apple and berry picking.

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited September 2009

    Hugs Checkum....so many things changing this time of year... please take care of yourself!!

    Lisa- is there any place you have NOT lived or traveled to? Your pictures are stunning...all these pictures make me want to get a decent camera and start snapping away..

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited September 2009

    (((( Checkum )))) It's so good to see you back. Hope you're feeling better soon. I think most of us have emotional issues after breast cancer. I'm sure with medication, hormones (or lack of hormones) has alot to do with our moods. I feel the same way sometimes. Hang in there girlfriend!

    (((((( Escapees ))))))

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited September 2009

    EWD.,.I have been very lucky and have been able to see so many places and people

    can you believe I have finished up my "bucket list"...guess I start a new one..

    Checkum...hugs to you

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited September 2009

    Nice pic Lisa... well I got some stuff done today and tomorrow it is back to work.  We lost all of our tomatoes to the blight.. (all that STUPID rain!!!!) .. so I went and bought a bunch and canned 6 quarts and 10 pints of tomatoe sauce with garlic & basil...mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm...

     I am thinking that I am going to do some canning when the apples come in... I figured I would do the pie filling then whenever I want pie - I can just dump it in Wink

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited September 2009

    Checkum, now you know cuzin Bubba is gonna want some of that thar apple pie when you git it cooked. Matter of fact...... I'm gonna want some of that thar apple pie too! mmmmyummmmm...that sure sounds good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream:)

    This is one of my favorite places to escape. I'm sure most of you have seen this on TV, but it's one of the most peaceful places to visit. The grounds are just beautiful!

    This is the Crystal Cathedral in California.

    2009054.jpg crystal cathedral picture by mydriene

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009
    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Checkum))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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  • julz4
    julz4 Member Posts: 2,490
    edited September 2009

    Hey Escapees........

    Checkum.....Hang in there....The Blahhhhssss for lack of a Better Word....But I think YOU are right! You have been through an Awful lot as Many of you Have been to Verying Degrees....Added to that Now that Your DD is out of the House & Seeking her Future.....It's a New Stage & Hard to Let go.....I have 2 Down & 2 to Go!!!! But it is so Hard at times Added to that All the other "Crap"! You take care of Yourself & don't Over Do....your still Healing!!!

    Debroyle......You Are Tall in this Group!!!! Because I got you BEAT!!!! By 2 inches!!!! Yes Count them 2.....I am 4 ft. 9 in.!!!! My Kids Think it is soooo Kool that their mom can play in the Little People Games!!! You have to be 4 ft. 10 in. & shorter to play!!!! The Weight thing is soooo hard....I am stuck at the 132-134 mark.....Can't seem to get the last 15-20 pounds off!!!  I love to Eat too!!! I used to weigh in at 180.....but it has taken over 6 years to get where I am at now! Slowly.....

    Welcome Paula.......From One Young Grandma to Another!!!! I'm 42 with a Grandson that's 14 months old! It's nice to be able to still chase after them!!!! Enjoy hanging out with These Them Their Escapees!!! WinkTongue outLaughing!!!! I DO! We have All Boys....It's nice to see a Lovely bunch of Girls!!!

    Coonie.....I Love your Cathedral!!! Beautiful!!!! No High Saprano Singing while you are In that one though!!!! Wink!

    Carol.....Never Heard of those kind & I am from an old Apple Family....I guess different areas of the Country have Different Varieties! I never Canned but my mom used to do tomatoes & of Course Applesauce! I miss those Days!

    Ok Escapees I am running out of time gotta get ready for work.....So Long & Nighty Night.....Barbe, Faith, Checkum, Coonie, Sharon, Deb, Lisa, Paula, Carol, Elaine, Mum, & Anyone I am Missing!!!! Big Hugs to you All!!!!! Nighty Nite!!!!!

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  • Nebraskagrandma
    Nebraskagrandma Member Posts: 263
    edited September 2009

    A salt water pool next to the Ocean, Mexico..............A great place to lose your cares.........

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