how about drinking?

Hola,

The weather is good here Lara...a little rainy yesterday but today is sunny but
windy.  Its supposed to be in the upper 60's and 70's the whole time Im here. It
does feel chilly to me. D and I have several dinner plans the next few days.  I
havent met but one of her friends last time I was here and people are curious about
me I guess. It suks that you have to travel so much and be so uncomfortable. Like
Cami..I dont know what its like to go thru what you and so many other have with
recon. 

SuZQ..your cracking me the hail up with your "Toy Box".

Dorfy...Im sure it fealt good to see your mom and know that she is now close enough
for you to see to her care. Hope that they nurses can help with her "shy poop".
I finally said....OKAY...need to drop these unrulley kids off at da pewl...so I said
Im going in dere but you cant go in dere for at least 45minutes after I go.  Which
was just about right on with the assistance of the Yankee Candle Company. I think
its an awesome idea to bisit with your daddy for a long weekend.  Im betting it will
make him feel a whole lot better to see you there.

BBBBernie...I read your "out to dinner" joke to D last night...cracking up at how
each age matched the reasoning so perfectly...I really need printer ink so I can
go back and print all of your funnies.

NM...thats right...no coffee due to blood work....my short term memory is
all jacked up...I can only blame my age and my beer consumption..I hope you were
able to have your java this ayem tho....Saran wrap is completely ok on a plane..Tho
now that Im thinking about it the sharp edge on the packaging may not be. Speaking
of traveling...did I mention the "baggage nazi" almost didnt let me thru security
because my bag was too big...well, it really was to big to fit in the little boxy thing
they want it to fit into...eneeeway...she walked me over to it and left me there..so
I looked around and got back in line and she asked..did it fit..and I said yes ma'm
it did..and I got thru..ha.  I have been lucky the past few times I have traveled the
flights have been full so they offer to check your bag to your final destination for
free so they can have more overhead space...saved 25.00 .

Congrats to Julie's Niece!! What will she be teaching?

Time to showah......

TTYL..xo

Oh Cyn I'm so glad u can keep ust posted--everything sounds good with u and I enjoy that so much. And meeting new people will be a snap for u, u'r bubbly and vibrand and pretty. Grest.

Orange I really like that u'r posting more Oh and BTW whenever u see any saying at all and it say author unknown---I was the one who said it a long time ago, cuz I say many meaningful things and people along the years have passed it down not knowing I said it. Just say....

I thought I read the Vicks thing here--it might have been on FB.

And Lori Kat is right this thing goes all over the body--but don't u need a script for Thermaflu--U know I can easily be wrong. That's why I never sgue with anyone, cuz I'm never sure--aaaa well when I was married I always thought I was right maybe that's why I've been divorced a couple of times.???

Dorky I hope u feel good enuff to go to u'r Dad's it will make him so happy and u too. And maybe he will come back with u. We'll pray for u 2. Just don't let him know about u puka--it will make him sad.

Yes another day without D--Oh this has fooled me before so we'll see.

Julie, congratulations to your niece. Not sure what to think about the “new toy” for Proud Mary. Looks to me like it would hurt!

Cami, I started the Zicam yesterday, along with Vitamin C and some Zinc, thanks love.

Kathy, YES I do believe it’s the flu. Def. not a cold! Sure glad my allergies haven’t kicked in yet. As that is just around the corner. Oh shoot, Tamiflu and not Zicam??? CRAP! Would take 2 hours to get to the store and back. Am I wasting my time with the Zicam? LOL, will have to go back and look at your toy box!

Cyn, you sneaky lil thing you! But all you took was a carry on??? No way could I go ANYWHERE with just a carry on!

Oh shoot Sue, I don’t think I can take any more pills! And not like I can run up to the corner. I do think we have some Mucinex tho. DH has it in his chest, coughing but no fever.

OMG Cami, “the unknown author”. Too funny.

Ok, back to bed……..see you all in de ayem. Kathy, you going to Tunica?

Good evening, Loungettes!  Siting here after a hard day at work and a long phone call with a friend who is grieving the loss of a close friend.  I feel totally drained.  Gonna need to do something Sat to recharge. 

Goldie--at least you aren't getting hot flashes on top of the fever!   That would be adding insult to injury.  I've been in the ditch beside the road too often on my road to bother with trying to drive it before it's sanded or the ice has melted. I'll get there a lot sooner if I wait until it's safe than if I have to wait for AAA to come pull me back onto the road!

Juliet--YUM!                And congrats to your niece!  Very good news indeed!

Cammy--you're not the only one who finds herself typing some funny words and needing to redo!

Wahine--excellent idea to use a plastic bag for the stuff, good way to keep it handy, too. 

CynCyn--don't worry about the memory, I have the same problem.   Good job with the baggage nazi lady!  And don't worry about the memory thing, I have the same problem. 

Mema--OUCH, you got bit by the post gremlin!  I always try to fly with just a carryon and a purse.  Less hassle, less time waiting for baggage to arrive, get out before the crowd.  Just easier.  I'm not giving up the booze or anything else that I love for a stupid number.  Did you know that the company that created lipitor is who decided what the level is good for a cholesterol number?  This same company has stated that their goal is to get every American over the age of 18 on lipitor. I just am not convinced that cholesterol is such a bad thing.  And frankly, dying of a heart attack has the advantage of being fast compared to the dying of the beast. 

OK, got high wind warnings up, a town nearby has lost power, time for me to do the power outage prep thing.  Then I needs a BIG dwinky, and some time in the rant and rave corner.  I've got some frustration from today to get out of my system before I'll be able to get to sleep. 

Later, gators!

Oh Sue, that is funny...my DD told me about that fitness site a long time ago too.BUT I am far behind you and haven't done it yet. Nice walk tomorrow!!! I can't think of that cute guy's name...I thought he was from  brazil or somewhere, and remember naming him from where he was from, but brazilboy does not sound like it.OH *jumping up and down*, I went thru some countries and finally got it! He is CHILEBOY, cuz he is from Chile even though I met him in China. WooHoo, dang am glad to finally know his name again.

That tilapia sounds good! When I was growing up we went to a place that we camped at in the middle of nowhere, but there was a huge resovoir (couldn't even see it all) and my dad would catch tilapia for our dinner. BUT do you know how many little skinny bones tilapia has? SO much harder to get all the bones out, I guess cuz its not a real thick fish. But so nice to buy it already fileted, isn't it. My mom used to hate cooking it for us, as with 3 young children, I think she worried we would choke on the bones. And we were far from a hospital. But today, I love it! Your sounds soo yummy, Sue!

I actually don't use a plastic bag for my stuff at my plane seat, but that is a good idea too. Mine is a long wide zippered heavy plastic bag that was in a suitcase I have. That way others don't have to see all my chit! LOL.

I am so tired, been trying to get stuff done, but now it looks like we may not get to go tomorrow. And we had 3 nights free at our fav casino. Chit! But now the temps may be in the teens at night, and possible snow. Shoot, after all these warm temps.

ChileBoy, make yourself useful and bring me a nice strong dwink, ok??? Surprise me....NO not that way, with the dwink, silly boy.

Hate that you are so sick Lori. Not fun at all. Will be hard to keep up with your business too, maybe its good this is the slower season. Do you think you may have picked up the bug in Laughlin? All those germs on the slot machines, etc? Guess it could be from anywhere though. Hope you can eat something!

Hugssssssssssssssssssss,
Kat

DAT'S RIGHT KATWINKA...CHILIBOY!!  LOL!!  Damn....chit...hell...mese really sad you can't go to Tunica tamary!  Mayb it will be warmer...dem weather peeps don't always get it right anyway.  I will say some spashall prayers to da weather gods to warm up da Madison area so's u can go...k?  I can't even spell dat fish right...haahaa.  My mom turned me on to it when she moved in.  She always did the 'no meat' on Friday thing even tho the church lets people her age slide on that.  She wudn't hear of it.  So...it was some kinda fish every Fri while I had her.  Made me feel like a kid sometimes, still living at home, doing the fish fry every Fri.  I hated it!  Mom wud buy grocery fish...smelled to hi heaven, and I was always stuck doing the cooking...ick ick ick.  Plus, bones....I am skerd to def of da bones.  But I'm a growed up now, so I eat it as often as I can.  I do better with fresh halibut and sometimes orange roughy.  But wud still rather have a piece of chicken, turkey, steak...hell, even a hotdog instead!!

OOOO tank ewe tank ewe Jock for mese wodka.  Dis b da last...den u gotta take me to bed and pleasure me all night...K?  Yes Jock...we can play in da toy box too...ewww weeeeee!!

I ditto Sue's post to you, Dorkie! Oh it really warmed my fart to hear that your mom was up in the chair when you got there! And so sweet that she wanted to talk to her honey....and how she kissed the phone over and over.....oh my that is precious. (edit: glad it was YOUR phone and not the hospital phone!!! Would prolly be too many germs on the hosp phone, even though they TRY to clean everything, its prolly hard to get it all). I am SO glad she is doing much better there, and also that your dad will be there in a few days! YAY! And it will do him a world of good not only to see her,but to see her doing better. I would hate a roommate in the hospital, but it is SO GOOD your mom has one, so you know how her night goes. Your mom is such a sweetie! Reminded me of somethng my step-grandma did, and I have it on video! My DH and I were visiting her in her nursing home in Tacoma, and since she had always been so close to my mom, I called my mom so they could talk a little while. Then she handed it back to me, and so I said for her to say goodbye to Mom, and, yup, she said "Goodbye Mom"! She was so precious, too.

I am just so glad your mom is doing so much better Dorothy, you don't know how good that makes me feel. And I love it that she always thinks its Christmas! She must have loved that holiday.

Oh Sue, I didn't even notice how you spelled tilapia, when you said that, I had to go back and look at your post! We had fish on fridays too, our church was the higher level episcopal, so was very much like catholic.

Lynda, sure missing you, and hope you come back into the lounge SOON!

Love, Kathy

Awwwww I love it that Joey has a hawaiian shirt that makes him happy! Tell him your hawaiian friend thinks he's awesome!!!!

Good morning.

Dor-  That is the most bittersweet, heartwarming, beautiful story.

Cam-  That Joey be damn smart as well as sweet!

YES Kat, we are both sick. I think DH’s will linger a bit longer as his immune system is compromised due the injections of Humira he takes for his RA. NO FLU SHOT. Remember me saying how I haven’t had the flu and never had the flu shot. Did not have any Mucinex but did have some Theraflu, 2 packets, so DH and I each had one, ICKY. I quit the Zicam. Fever broke last night, that was a huge relief. But back came the hot flashes and I had night sweats last night. This mornings coffee tastes the best of anything I have had. Muscles are sore from the cough. Heading to town today, so we will pick up lots of meds, even if to just have on hand.

Kathy, I’m wondering if you and DH should re-think going to Tunica, so many germs. We will never go to Laughlin again during an outbreak like this. Was your China guy Mr. Chile? Ahhhh, I see you got it, at least I was partially right. Well I see you might be having some cold temps and might not be going to Tunica. Strange weather we have been having for sure.

NM, sending out healing prayers for your friend and his or hers friend. Being in the ditch, not good, so glad you are able to sit tight until all clear. Loved your comment to Cyn about the memory, cute! Interesting info on Lipitor, that’s what I am on too. Hope you got your rant out yesterday and was able to sleep.

Thanks Sue, and EVERYONE, this too shall pass. And right, like I said above, no flu shot. LOL at you mouf getting da big D. Boy you are sure rocking this fitness thing, you go girl!

Dort, your dad’s love for your mom is just so so precious. How can one not cry, when you tell your stories. I’m really glad that your dad is coming to NJ, I think this is good for both of them, as I don’t think it’s in either of their best interests to be away from one another. And my love, I tinks you a day ahead of yourself, today is Thursday!!!! (((((Dort)))) I like Chili Boy….as opposed to Chile Boy!

How cute Cami that Joey wants to wear something that makes him happy. And BTW, you don’t need a Hawaiian shirt, cuz you have Joey!

Hope everyone stays safe and warm and glad no one was affected by the tornados. Kat and Alli especially, since they were your areas.

CheerZ Ma DeerZ

Morning DahhhhlinKs!

Below freezing this morning on my patio...but it shud warm up nicely for our walk.  Then grocery store...HATE IT!!

Lara - sawee u are hurting today (((Lara)))  That is a strange looking bug!

Kathy - I forgot about Sunday (for a sec) being da big game.  So it's a use it or lose it thing with your points and free rooms?  Well that sux...but if you can go tomorrow and stay 2 that is better than losing them all.  And Lori has a point about da germs.  Take some bleach wipes (rag in a bag) with you and wipe the bar, machines, whatever K? 

Cami - what a cootiepatootie dat Joey is.  Put a smile right on my face this morning!  Are you still keepin da D away?  And did you get a goot night sleep?

NM - That's it...the smell and the bones...keeps me from eating more fish.  The biggest part of the MyFitness is 'making' the entries.  Was showing to DH last night, he was amazed at the way it works.  Am glad you made it thru the night without power outtage...hope the wind dies down some today.  I can deal with cold and extreme heat...but hate the wind for some reason...always have...hmmm.

Adey - Hiya doin?  Did you recently have an MRI?  I missed what ur results were...?

Lori - glad the fever broke, but jes remember, you are low immune still too, so b careful while out shopping today...K?  Tanks for da KUDOs on my fitness stuff.  The tankini bathing suit I bought is tooo small...am gonna send it back.  Not gonna 'count on' losing enuf to wear them...sigh!  But it's all good no matter what happens...I still b happy...specially if I still have me booze

Dorfy - I wondered about the Thurs/Fri thing too.  Wudn't be surprised at all if you missed a whole day with everything you going thru.  Your mom was on my mind ALOT during the night...hope she had a better night.  Did you ever tell us how Steve did?  I'm still praying girlfriend, and if you do go to work today, hope it's not tooo taxing.  (((D)))

Praying for LyndaRaku too...hope you can check in soonliest (((Lynda)))

Lubslubslubslubslubs all ya'll...hab a goot day!!

wtf

Oh NM stay inside--this weather is crazy, ours is too now we had snow now it cold and windy.

THE vacuum IS ON AND GOING just to let u know.

Lori u and u DH are really sick u poor tings. I hae no idea what's good OTC anymore--there are so many. OK now I'll say what eeryone will disagree with me aout. But I doubt very much if the flu shot would have helped u with this flu--it's a whole different animale then what going around now--u might need Dr. meds. I know it's a popular belief if u had the shot but it has nothing to do with this flu this season. And having a fever really knocks u out too. I never take anything OTC that's why I don't know what would be good, so someone will come on to advise u.

Orange u said the the expanders hurt--can u do anything or they just have to heal? Take u'r pain pills constantly--don't be in this pain. I could never go thru what u girls are going thru u'r brave woman. and Dork with her puka ooooo. And is that a BUG on that picture, it's so ugly ick

I'll be back later to check in on u gals