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Students who choose the thesis option should begin thinking about potential thesis topics early on in their coursework. CSS 565: Research Methods in Software Development serves in part to emphasize and articulate the nature and breadth of thesis research. Students may take CSS 600: Independent Study or Research credits to explore working with a potential thesis topic and faculty advisor. For additional information on pursuing the thesis tract, please see the CSS Graduate Advisor.
The Thesis process for the CSS program is outlined below. Students interested in pursuing a thesis track should coordinate key administrative milestones with the CSS Advisor early in their thesis research.
Students who desire to register for thesis credits must file a request to form a Master's Supervisory Committee no later than the eighth week of the quarter PRECEDING the start of a student's thesis credits. Requests take approximantley one month to complete. A student may request for specific faculty to staff their supervisory committee; however, final staffing assignments of the supervisory committee resides with the CSS Associate Director of Graduate Studies. Once a supervisory request has been granted, students will receive an email from the CSS Graduate Advisor notifying them of the approved committee and an entry code to register for CSS 700: Master's Thesis. Students are encouraged to submit their request early, to avoid any registration late fees.
A supervisor committee will consist of a student's Faculty Advisor (who will serve as committee Chair) and at least 1-3 additional faculty members. At least two of the committee members must be CSS faculty whose primary appointment is in Computing & Software Systems Program. The Chair and at least one-half of the total membership must be members of the graduate faculty. For proposals with Chairs outside of the CSS Program, please contact the Graduate Advising Office prior to submission of the request.
By the end of the second week of the first quarter a student is registered for thesis credit; the student must submit a faculty advisor approved thesis plan to the student's supervisory committee and the CSS Graduate Advising Office. The plan should briefly present the questions to be addressed and the methodologies intended in the thesis research. Included in the plan should be a timetable showing how progress will be made in the research and writing of the thesis. There are no penalties for deviations in the approved plan or failure to meet the estimates in the timetable. The thesis plan simply provides a well-defined start for the remainder of the thesis research.
In the first week of the quarter a student is registered for their final credits for the MSCSSE they are required to submit a Master's Degree Request via the Graduate School website www.grad.washington.edu/student/mastapp.aspx. Students are encouraged to plan their degree curriculum accordingly, so that their final thesis requirements serve as the culmination of their degree coursework. Students must be registered for credits during the quarter they want to graduate.
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Students must schedule a Final Examination to complete the requirements of the MSCSSE degree. Approximately one academic quarter prior to the Final Examination, determine the date/time of the exam with the members of the supervisory committee attending the exam (all members must be able to certify the results of the exam). The Final Examination must take place no later than the third day of the last week of the quarter (final exam week) in which all degree requirements are met.
Once a date/time is confirmed with the supervisory committee, students must inform the CSS Graduate Advising Office of the date/time, title of thesis, and names of supervisory committee attending. The advising office will help reserve a room for the presentation.
Two weeks prior to the final exam, students are required to submit a complete draft of the thesis to their supervisory committee for review. Students must be registered for credits during the quarter they want to graduate. On the day of the final examination and defense, the CSS Graduate Advisor will print the Master's Degree Warrant (the request for a master's degree that the student completed earlier) and give the warrant to the Chair of the student's Supervisory Committee. The Final Examination typically consists of a presentation by the student, followed by an opportunity for the audience to ask questions. At the end of this question and answer period, the general public is asked to leave and the supervisory committee is given the opportunity to ask questions in private. At the end, the student is asked to leave, and the committee meets to decide on the outcome of the thesis defense. The student is notified of the outcome immediately. If the examination is not satisfactory, the committee may recommend to the Dean of the Graduate School that the student be allowed to take another examination after a period of further study.
Upon successful completion of the exam, all committee members must sign the Master's Degree warrant and Master's Supervisory Reading Committee Approval Form. Signed forms are returned to the CSS Graduate Advisor by the Committee Chair immediately at the end of the examination.
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Road Romp
That does it!
We win on the road, lose at home. So, from now on the players will have to live in a hotel in Philadelphia. A bus will be provided to and from the park, just as life on the road. Now, if we can only get MLB to let us bat first at Citizens Bank Park.
Six-run outburst in the first allowed us to coast to a win for Jamie, his fifth. We're the last team in the majors to have a pitcher reach five wins. We have the third-best record in the NL and still lead the East. That's what counts..
J-Roll scored one of the six first-inning runs. We're now 28-7 when he scores a run. When he doesn't, 9-24. Lot of bloggers and blog commentators want him dropped in the batting order. Hey, he's the leadoff hitter and should stay there.
With three lefties starting this weekend in Toronto, Mayberry will get more playing time. Right-handers the next two nights means Howard/Dobbs/Stairs will get action somehow.
Tomorrow night's game will also be televised by the MLB Network, Matt Vasgersian, Joe Magrane and Mitch Williams. Game is subject to local black-out rules.
Phillies Insider is also on Twitter (Barons63).

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(02-02-2012 05:07 PM)ricelynnevans75 Wrote: I could care less about UV protection. My cards do not sunbathe and are not stored out in the light and when they do make an appearance in the light, the little time they are out is not going to create the card to shrivel up into dust. SGC and PSA apparently don't need to do anything as they both seem to be doing just fine without it. The "as is yours" comment was pertaining to the bold/italic part of your post I quoted and had nothing to do with the UV protection.
(02-02-2012 07:48 AM)scottishpunk Wrote: I usually agree with most of you say on these boards sonnyday, but Beckett holders do have UV protection built into the plastics they use for the slab. I am about 75% sure I am getting out of the whole grading my collection business. I did it mainly for protecting my PC, making sure other people who handle my cards won't damage them. I chose Beckett because they have the strongest holders, but I just can't get myself to send any more in due the poor service of their web site and the non-existent registry. Over one year and nothing!! That is just bad business. If I were to resell cards, especially anything prior to 1990, you would have to go with PSA. I really hate the look of a PSA case. If SGC gets the ability to slab thicker cards, I would seriously think about them.
(02-02-2012 08:55 PM)sonnyday Wrote: Thanks for the compliment! I am surprised I have at least a 75% approval rating...I can be a real a$$ at times, but I am a really just a softy with sausage fingers who types fast. As for the UV protection. I can't find anything that says they contain UV protection. Show me otherwise and I will believe you. But I do agree with ricelynnenvans, it should be anon factor. Unless you are attending outdoor card shops in Puerto Vallarta.
(02-02-2012 09:09 PM)leo1968 Wrote: Over the years have seen faded cards in holders, mainly at fleet market and outdoor events. UV Link on page 1 under my comment, Yes they do. Here is the link. http://www.beckett.com/grading/services.asp
(02-02-2012 09:26 PM)sonnyday Wrote: Okay, egg on my face! I guess I will be taking my BGS graded cards to the beach!
(11-05-2013 04:44 PM)LEOG68 Wrote: Have seen PSA and SGC cards suffer damage, it's not just sun light, bright indoor lighting can case issues as well. If your paying all this money for grading, you want the best holder you can get to protect your cards. Rather or not you want UV protection or not is one preference
(11-13-2013 04:25 PM)ricelynnevans75 Wrote: I'm more interested in an accurate grade. My cards sit in a closed box in the closet which is always dark anyway.


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When to Call your Rottweiler's Vet
Part of the Rottweilers For Dummies Cheat Sheet
If you're Rottweiler is sick or has been in an accident and you're not sure how to handle it, don't hesitate to call your veterinarian. You should call your vet immediately though if your dog has any of the following symptoms:
Blood in the stool
Limping, trembling, or shaking
Abscesses, lumps, or swellings
Dark or cloudy urine
Difficulty urinating
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Deep red or white gums
Persistent coughing or sneezing
Loss or impairment of motor control
Gasping for breath
Chronic vomiting
Chronic diarrhea
Continued listlessness
Loss of appetite
Excessive thirst
Runny nose
Discharge from eyes or ears
Checking a dog's airway, breathing, and circulation.
1. An animal control agency run by local government to protect people from animals, take in strays, and manage animal issues and problems within the community. 2. A privately run shelter managed by individuals who want to protect, advocate for, and find homes for animals.
A method of feeding dogs as closely as possible what they would eat in the wild: raw flesh and bones, along with vegetable matter from the stomachs of their prey. The acronym stands for either Bones and Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.
A twice-yearly shedding of a dog's undercoat.
An application to register a purebred puppy.
A person who raises, sells, and often shows dogs of a specific breed. Reputable breeders screen parent dogs in an effort to produce healthy dogs that conform to breed standards.
The removal of a male dog's testicles to render him infertile.
A small hand-held device that makes a sharp cracking sound when pressed. Paired with a food reward, an effective dog-training tool.
A stretchy wrap that clings to itself used to cover and secure gauze bandages without tape.
The advent of a female dog's term of fertility.
The stationary ring on a training collar that pulls on the collar, not the dog's neck.
Two layers of fur — a top coat of stiff guard hairs and an undercoat that serves as insulation.
The term for hanging or drooping dog ears.
A wide, cone-shaped plastic or cardboard collar that prevents a dog from being able to scratch her head. Used to prevent further injury or hasten healing.
To kill an animal to relieve suffering.
Hair that extends over a dog's eyes.
Long hair that runs from armpit to paw on the backs of a dog's legs.
Keeping a constant supply of dog food available so that the dog can decide when and how much to eat. It works best in single-dog households where there's no competition for food.
Parasites that live in dogs' hearts and cause heart failure. They're transferred through mosquito bites.
The period when a female dog is fertile.
A command and position in which a dog walks at your left side staying with you as you change direction or pace.
A painful malformation of a dog's hip socket. Some breeds are genetically predisposed to the condition.
A localized area of skin infection. It's usually round, red, and warm to the touch.
The floating ring of a training collar. Attach a leash to this ring for training purposes.
A general term to describe either spaying or castrating a dog to render it infertile. Neutering and castrating are often used interchangeably.
The tufts of hair on the backs of a long-haired dogs legs that make him look like he's wearing bloomers.
A diagram of a dog's ancestors for three or more generations that lists the registered names of the dogs and the titles they earned.
A training collar with interlocking prongs that pinch a dog's neck when tugged on. Some veterinarians recommend them above all other collars for training purposes.
A verbal reward for a dog , such as an enthusiastic good dog!
A training collar with interlocking prongs that pinch a dog's neck when tugged on. Some veterinarians recommend them above all other collars for training purposes.
Normal dog pulse is between 70 and 120 beats per minute. The pulse of a puppy ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute.
A place that supplies puppies to pet stores, usually without screening for possible genetic defects or properly socializing the puppies.
The paper certifying a dog's registration with an accredited organization.
An application to register a purebred puppy.
A word that lets a dog know that she is free to move.
A network of animal lovers who rescue and find new homes for their favorite breeds or animals.
To give a dog a treat for a correct response while he's still in the desired position.
The long, thick fur around a dog's chest, shoulders, and neck.
A condition in which your dog becomes anxious and stressed when you leave him.
A twice-yearly process of casting off the undercoat in a double-coated dog.
A single layer of hairs that comprises a dog's fur.
To remove of both the uterus and the ovaries of a dog to render her infertile.
Plucking the dead hairs from a dog's coat.
Tests that check a dog's immunity levels to determine exactly which vaccinations are needed.
The top layer of a double-coated dog composed of stiff guard hairs that tend to be naturally water-repellant. The top coat protects the dog's skin and undercoat.
A collar that enables you to guide your dog and to check her as necessary — a brief, sharp tug tightens the collar around the dog's neck.
The form filled out when transferring the ownership of a registered purebred dog. It's located on the back of the registration certificate.
A plastic container filled with small treats or dog food. Shake it and give treats from it as a reward as you train a dog.
Fleecy or downy fur shorter than the top layer of a double-coated dog. The undercoat serves as insulation.


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A fashion force for nearly three decades, Krakoff guided some of America's most iconic brands before launching his namesake collection
in 2010. Now the Manhattan-based designer, photographer, and arts supporter has a new mission: to redefine American sportswear.
A fashion force for nearly three decades, Krakoff guided some of America's most iconic brands before launching his namesake collection
in 2010. Now the Manhattan-based designer, photographer, and arts supporter has a new mission: to redefine American sportswear.
KEN DOWNING: I'm in New York with one of America's most talented designers and a very good friend. Reed, you're so great to be here with me this afternoon and chat about things we love-your passion for art and furniture, and your amazing Spring runway. You created this amazing empire all in one fell swoop, and you've done it with such elan.
REED KRAKOFF: Thank you, I appreciate that. It's one of the great gifts to be able to create something from scratch that's so personal and so much an expression of my own sense of taste and style.
KD: Who is the woman that you think about when you're creating a collection, when you're putting a runway together?
RK: It's usually a combination of a lot of different women I know, or women I've seen in movies and magazines. But it always starts with the same thing: It starts from a point of confidence, a sense of self,
a sense of personal style and luxury.
KD: The purity of white came through as such a strong message on your Spring runway. Of course, you brought that very Reed Krakoff sensibility, adding a bit of acid yellow, or pairing a gorgeous little skirt back to, like, a sweatshirt, but all in such a luxurious way.
RK: Blending opposites is the way I create something that's new to me and to my eye. Playing with disparate ideas-taking something
sport-inspired like a sweatshirt, a T-shirt, or a trench coat, and rendering it in something luxurious like cashmere and silk and lacquered crepe
de chine, or introducing leather and python and exotic skins. It's the idea of taking these things that are kind
of everyday-you think of them as comfort pieces-but creating them in a more luxurious way.
KD: Python's really become almost a signature for you.
RK: Yeah, definitely. It's one of the first materials and patterns and ideas that we really embraced when we started the company. I think the reason it stuck is because it embodies all of those things we've been talking about. It has a luxuriousness to it. It has a coolness. It can be quite architectural. It can be quite feminine. It really embodies that idea of being able to take a pattern, a fabrication, a silhouette, and change the way it feels.
KD: I'm crazy about your handbags, with that little touch of color. Your color sense has a very artistic quality.
KD: Have you always been a collector?
RK: I have, since I was a kid. I think collectors are collectors for life.
KD: Right.
RK: I've always loved every part of collecting. I love the academic part—getting to know about the period, why the person made what they did during that time, what else was happening in the world–as much as the piece itself. I love getting to understand the cultural aspect of what was happening. I think that's the same way I approach designing a collection.
KD: Certainly art informs so much of what you do. You see it in the color palette, in the interesting architectural cuts. I love how you're able to take a seam and almost make it an embellishment.
RK: That's a great point. A seam, the construction, the way color is mixed, fabrications, those really become the decorative aspects, as opposed to literally decorating the clothing or decorating the handbags. I think that's really the heart of American design.
KD: It does put a very American sensibility into the collection. I've always believed fashion truly is a craft. We make clothes to cover the body, but it takes artistic individuals like yourself to elevate the function of clothes and make them desirable.
RK: I think if it's too much about craft, it can become too dry or too intellectual. If it's too much about decoration, it can become something
that's too trendy. What we always look for is that balance. So a part of
it is about construction. A part of it is about fabrication. And a part of
it is about the luxury of the materials. But it all has to come together. At the end of the day, a woman standing in front of a mirror just has to fall in love.
KD: So when you sit down to create a collection, where do you find inspiration?
RK: I think just being open to what's happening, this culture–stream of ideas. It's movies. It's exhibitions. It's galleries. It's going out to different places and seeing what people are wearing, what they're talking about.
It's all of those things.
KD: You and I have had a great time working on the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund panel for ...
RK: ... eight or nine years now we've been together.
KD: Sometimes I think I work for Anna Wintour and Vogue more than I actually work for myself.
RK: It's a lot of work. But it's been a lot of fun work and the most incredible experience on so many different levels. You go visit some of these super– talented young designers, and many of them are working with just one person or two people, or they're working in their apartment. They're doing great work with these tiny, tiny little teams, and you think, "How did they get that done?" It's amazing. So many of them who have come out through the Fund have done incredibly well. It's really been an amazing gift to American fashion.


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I bought my first SHARP AQOUS 37" HD set from QVC back in November 2008. Still going strong.
My first HD set I bought in Jan 2007. It is a Mitsubishi 46231 and I still have it although I have gotten a 55 inch from Samsung as my family room television. The MITS is also still going strong. I see that MITS is getting out of the LCD sets altogether now.


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Good morning ladies,
Sorry no brilliant color there, Barb. Nothing nice here. Leaves seem to just be falling without changing or are brown. Sorry your trips haven't been living up to your expectations and the crowds put a damper on things.
Yah, I don't envy you your week at work. Hope your feet hold up and you have good people to work with. Sorry you missed Josie and her parents.
Angii, hope your trip was a good one.
Bama, sounds like some nice walks there and a good visit with family.
Molasses, you have more pep than I do. First a late night out then a 12.5 mile run. Can you bottle up some of that energy and send it my way?
Sue, boy you were hard on your body. Hope no headache from all those bumps. Glad you had some nice me time. No major Fall house cleaning here this week with having company through Thursday. I am down to my bedroom and the back porch which I've been hoping to remodel so not sure how much Fall house cleaning I'll do to them. They may just get a good general cleaning.
Guess I have to go. Molly is barking and my people are trying to sleep. SIL wants to sleep late today. I am off to make the BBQ for tomorrow night. After it gets light maybe I'll go rake some leaves or cut off some plants that are done for the year.
Have a good day.
Good Morning all, and Thanks for opening Di.
I have had a busy morning already this am . Did an hour of exercise , cardio and weights (figured I would never do the cardio in the afternoon ) and cleaned both bath rooms plus load of towels in Lucy and then Bedding . A remote was lost over the weekend so have also been looking for that. No luck so far. I'm thinking it may have gotten into DD things accidently.
Not much else going on . I so as I get caught this am I am going to relax a while and do some baking. At least that is what I have planned . After I run to the store.
so back later .
Birds of a feather flock together, Alabama. Two little morning busy bees, we are. I got the BBQ made and kitchen straightened up, the back porch swept, leaves raked in Molly's yard, the steps and walkways before 8:30. DH is up now and SIL is working on it. Guess breakfast is up next. Then on to something else until it is time to get around to hit the road. Going to be great weather for homecoming.
Yay on the nice Homecoming weather, Dianna! And yay on all you have gotten done already this morning! You and Bama are busy little bees indeed!
What are you baking, Bama?
Have a safe trip home, Angii!
Sorry your trip has been a bit disappointing, Barb. Hope your last day is lots of fun anyway!
Beautiful picture, YAH. I am really missing those colors around here this year, so I'm happy to see all your photos. Is Jade back to normal now? Beautiful day on this end for your DS's trip home. Sorry you missed seeing your other DS, DIL and Josie; hope you'll get some quality time in with them soon.
Sorry about all your head bumps, Sue! I bumped mine when I was vacuuming yesterday so I know how much that smarts! Book club was a late night because it was far enough from home that I didn't want to drive myself; when a friend offered to pick me up, I was glad for the ride. That left me without the option to leave before she was ready to go though. I was just glad I didn't have a migraine on Sat. because of it. Thanks for the wishes for my son. He says he's okay either way--he wouldn't mind learning to drive a bus before getting to go to Ranger School! So you are Wild, but not Exotic, hm?
Must be a good kitchen day all over--I've got a pot of tomatoes simmering on the stove to make more sauce for the freezer. I mixed the first batch with pesto, and did one with roasted pepper. I think today I'll follow a recipe I found online and infuse olive oil with basil, garlic and red pepper flakes, and add that to the tomatoes. I bought an eggplant, so I think I'll fix a pan of eggplant parm since that's one of DH's favorites. And I picked a pile of basil, so need to get that processed and in the freezer.
DH went to the office for awhile, but I think we are going to take a ride this afternoon to a thrift store. At least if DA is up for a car trip.
I have Pilates at the library tonight, so I'm skipping a morning workout. My right foot is sore in the bunion area from yesterday's run so I'll give it a rest. Poor DH may end up skipping the half-marathon. His calf cramps seem to have finally gone away but he is limping pretty badly this morning from a sore knee. I feel bad because the reason he switched from marathons to ultras several years ago was because the faster running hurt his knee, and now I had him doing it again. I didn't think about that when I suggested we do the half.
Have a great day, everyone~
Morning ladies,
Oh YAH I l just love the Fall pic you posted late Sunday. Sorry you didn't get to Marq but I bet that sauna felt good and yes with the cold and snow coming (I know I hear you yelling at me LOL). Sorry you missed your son, DIL and Josie. Glad you enjoyed the comics and thanks on the Buddy and Chuck wishes and for me too...appreciate it. I too, hope your feet make it through the week of work and hope you get some good people to work with.
Sorry about the trip Barb and yes sometimes it's better to wing it. Though does sound like a nice time with friend and some t-shirts. Hope the pic opportunities get better and can't wait to see the ones you did take.
Angii, glad to see you post and can't wait to hear all about it!
I am with Dianna, Molasses, send some of that energy my way too. LOL
Yeah Dianna, my head was hurting yesterday and did take an Advil type pill as the ones the doc recommended don't cut it when my mouth aches and head hurts. Yeah kind of hard to clean with company, but sounds like you got it all done to me and now just general cleaning as you say.
Hope Molly quieted down and mmmmm BBQ for tomorrow night,which I lived closer.
Whissshhhhhh that's Bama as she speeds on by today with her workouts and cleaning and now to the store and then some baking....you have been one busy lady....so what did you bake and hope you find the remote.
Wow you too Dianna, the early birds beat us all out LOL Glad the weather will be nice for homecoming.
Molasses, sorry about your head bump and gotcha on the Book club late night. This is why back in the day I always wanted to do the driving, didn't like to depend on someone else to do it. Yup a WILD one is a much better moniker for me LOL Well back in my younger days...it was LOL
I will be in the kitchen after breakfast and workout baking a Super Moist Yellow cake for our dessert for the next couple of weeks.
MMMM yummy on the pesto, Molasses and the recipe on line sounds good also, along wth the eggplant parm....which I lived closer and I'd clean up after dinner for some eggplant parm LOL
Sorry about the foot Molasses, and enjoy the Pilates tonight. And HUGs to your hubby too on the calf cramps and sore knee.
I am off to mail, breakfast, workout and some cooking, cleaning, phone calls, etc.
Thanks Dianna, found one I really like, what ya think?
Afternoon Wowers,
DH's alarm didn't go off this morning, but he woke up and just made it for the sunrise. Unfortunately, I was still asleep until he walked out the door so I grumped around a bit, took a shower, made coffee and then he took me out to breakfast. Big difference in town today. It's empty and so many shops are closed. Hope we can find a restaurant for dinner tonight! I think one will be open, and I assume the casino down the road. We'll make breakfast here before we leave tomorrow.
No photos today since it's been mostly overcast and rain is on the way. Just not enough light. We did drive the rest of the way around the peninsula and found a place I had heard about years ago. It's called Timeless Timber and they have all recycled, reclaimed wood, that has been retrieved from the great lakes - stuff that sank during the logging boom. So glad we stopped since DH is like a kid in a candy store. It's expensive, but he did buy a couple of pieces of wood to make picture frames.
Not much else going on & I'm missing the dogs, so it's time to go home. Have a great evening!
We made it home about 1 this afternoon. We unloaded the drag bike, and moved trailers around, then I made a menu and a grocery list and ran to the store. And I forgot a ton of stuff! LOL Because I only went to WM and didn't hit Costco and all the stuff I usually get there. So I will have to run back tomorrow before I pick up Dad.
I am exhausted. I am hoping to get Dad's area done tomorrow before I go pick him up as well so I will be a busy girl tomorrow too.
The trip was good. I dropped Dad off at the VA, then got home and we took off. Made it to pick up the trailer about 5:30 local time on Tuesday. Got out to the track and started setting up. Finished getting everything set up and then Cody and I snuck out to get groceries. We pulled back into the track about 10, and our neighbor's across the pit road brought us some spaghetti. They saw us busting our butts to get set up and that we hadn't stopped to eat. It was very sweet of them. We had some issues with the bike on Wednesday and Thursday as Cody hadn't raced the Busa in about 3 years so the secondary injectors were gunky. It ran better on Friday and Saturday. We lost in the 3rd round on Sunday, but our friend who bought the GSXR, was still in in the 2nd chance class(loser bracket) so we stuck around till he lost. We then loaded up and hit the road. I called to reserve a hotel for us for the night, and we pulled into Pendleton about 7, even after having to stop and change a tire on the toy hauler. We left the hotel about 8:30, and went to Les Schwab to get the tire replaced so we would have a spare for the rest of the trip home. We had lots of fun around the bonfire at night and really enjoyed the trip. Already looking forward to next years trip and trying to plan. I hope to have the dragster there so we are going to try and convince some friends to go with us so we can have the help and neither one of us will have to drive by ourselves. Plus then we will have a little bit more room as we will have two possibly 3 trailers if our friend from Utah comes back, which he is planning on.
I haven't read the posts yet to catch up. I will also try to do that later this week. And I will try to get the pictures posted soon.
As you can see GD wasn't the homecoming queen but she didn't expect that she would be. Things got changed a bit because the field was still wet. The girls were told not to wear high heels and they didn't get to ride around the field in the cars. But still a very nice event.
Nothing much going on here today. I need to get my hand outs ready for my RFL team meeting tonight. Made the BBQ yesterday so just need to throw it in the crock pot to get hot. I'm flipping back and worth between making apple crisp or maple cream coffee treats for dessert for the meeting. They are kind of like cream filled sticky buns, super yummy. If I make the apple crisp I could have some but I think people would like the other dessert. The rest of my day is pretty much wide open. SIL wants to do a little shopping but other than that, I don't have anything on the agenda.
I skip the coconut.
Have a good day all.
Queen or not, your GD is gorgeous, Dianna, and I'm so glad you were able to go. Those mapley things look lethal! We used to love Monkey Bread (biscuit chunks coated with butter and cinnamon sugar baked in a Bundt pan), and those look like Monkey Bread raised to a power of 10! Of course, I'm a big apple crisp fan, so if I were at the meeting, that's what I'd vote for.
Angii, sorry about the bike issues, but it sounds like you had a wonderful time anyway! Hope your transition to home goes smoothly so you can keep a bit of that vacation happiness for a while!
Sue, nice bedspread, and great price! Hope your head is feeling fine this morning. Thanks for the hugs for DH; he says he's feeling better, but he is still limping.
Barb, have a safe trip home. I'm sure Murphy and Jaz will be thrilled to see you! We had gone to the thrift store yesterday afternoon and when we got home, our SIL was at the door with a venison summer sausage for DH. He apologized for getting the dogs all riled up, for the howling racket the dogs (mostly Rio) were making. I had to laugh, because they do that for anything longer than a trip to the mailbox.
I'd better go get my workout in; I know Bama's done hers already!
Have a great day, everyone!
Di, I did not make costumes this year. I bought them the day after Halloween last year, but we didn't end up wearing them. It was too cold and we didn't stay at the bonfire for the contest. Saturday was a long day at the track.
Sue, the fedex thing DID NOT work out. Ugggg! When Cody went to pick up the shirts, he was told because we called to have it held at the store, it added a day. Then they didn't call me like they were supposed to, and when I checked online it said that the package would be shipped back on Friday. So I called the store and they held it for us. I almost thought about paying to have it overnighted to the track, but we did pick them up yesterday and they look great. Now we are just ahead for next season!
I have no desire to go to NYC. I have a hard enough time being in Portland. J I can't wait to move out to the "country" here. Just a few more years. I hope.
Di, cute cleaning buddies!
Bama, I hope you found a costume. You can possibly order it online from SpiritHalloween .com. They have a ton of costumes and shipping is usually not too bad.
Sue, my winco carries Tillamook cheese, but since it is made about an hour and ½ a way from me it is also local! J
Speaking of fall color, it is amazing how much different a week can bring. I really wish that I would have had my camera and a clean windshield on the way home. The colors up the Gorge were beautiful. When we left, it was still all green. I may try and take some time this week and go get some pics around the town.
Well I better run and take Monster to the dogpark so he can play with his friends. Nitro wasn't at the track, and our friends dog Diesel is 11 months old and little so Charger didn't get good play time in. Then home to clean Dad's area so I can go get him.
Good Day and you all are my lovely great friends you know! I'm trying to enjoy my 1 day off this week. A nice Rainy day, at least its not snow yet! Dh needs to check my antifreeze soon as the other morning, heavy frost on my window, had my van warming up for 10 min. even and had to use washer fluid to get it off but window on inside was still foggy! Only made a little hole in it so had to kind of lean over to peek out until under way for a half mile at least so bigger hole! I sure hope its going to work better in the winter! Course humidity is still in 90's So its damp but moist warm?
Should have gone in stores after work but no, feet ached so son had taken day off and we went out to eat since he will be working later this week until Fri. anyway. Middle son got in even earlier than expected back to Marq. so had to wait for his DB to come get him I'm sure his DB hated to give up his car though! He sure did a Lot in NYC by himself. Luckily he's young and can use that GPS so good I guess. Took his friend out on weekend to Little Italy or? for a good meal at $70! I guess you have to earn good money to eat in NY? At least they have no rent to pay. Helps me to know he wouldn't want to live there at least
Di, what a lovely GD she is! And I'm sure she was excited just being in it and sorry on the wet grass yet but you got there for the best anyway Sounds like a yummy meeting there and the apple crisps sound good to me to Enjoy your time with your SIL and sounds like you got 2 late sleepers there. I saw in cafeteria they had pie shaped, creamy strawberry whipping on bottom and white on top that I tried since it was pie shaped Didn't hit my stomach good though. To much cream. If it had been a real strawberry pie, would have been a lot nicer I don't like cakes though when they have them.
Bama, you and Di are so busy in the morning You probably like where you live is my guess to. Some different or nice yards are more fun to work with. I am so tired of this place Great on your work outs also! Do you spend Halloween there then right?
Mo, Just so nice to hear someone's feet are so great and hoping they always stay that way Guess if you use them right? Always running sometimes works on those knee's etc. I guess. Hope your Dh's feels better? Hope you got out with your DA also Yes, son is back in the U.P.!
Barb, sounds like a fun trip anyway although not so nice for pic's. Bayfield was where our crew came from for picking berries in my hometown in the 60's Guy went to maybe the Red Cliff or? and picked a few family's kids up and they were great first friends and all for us way out in the boondocks Great on the picture frame wood to! I'm sure your furkids were very glad to see you!
Angii, sounds like some troubles but also a very good time for you all! Gosh, you sure have to run around to get some time off hey? Can't wait for pic's either! Hoping any headaches stay away while you get all your shopping and unpacking etc. done for sure!
Sue, not sure if you've left yet but hoping for a good shopping trip for you! I hope your head feels ok and all other parts to! I lost my Advil for a few days there and finally found a little thing I kept some in and think I need to buy some tomorrow for sure as I know or think I have another bottle but where? Might need it this week. I try to not take much otherwise. Just saw on FB a recipe for moist yellow cake mix and a can of punkin is all, and you have a nice cake I may try that or make cupcakes out of it
Great price and lovely quilt there also! Relax a bit after the shopping now!
Hoping you can say HI once in a while Birdie? Miss you here!
Like I said, I just bookmark our posting page, then when we're done those days, I go up and bookmark the last post or newer one, and I have it for more days etc. No problem so far. Have a nice day and hope its not raining as it is here if you don't need it BBL, Yah
Afternoon ladies,
I took the day off on Monday, didn't feel that hot, as I had a headache/mouth ache, very very tired and Buddy has been doing the licky feet thing and Chuck yells so darn loud at him. He is not hearing as well as he used to, plus his allergies have been going crazy too and his ears get plugged up too, so not a good combo.
I did cook up our cake on Monday and it was scrumptious for dessert that last night. While I did the cake hubby made up our new emails, then we called PG&E and then we called 1&1 our internet provider for our websites and emails. They are making changes to the packages and we have been with them a very long time, they are from Australia and we were still getting all the computer mags back then and they had an ad for 3 FREE years of service and so we joined up with them and have been with them ever since. Very happy with them. We talked to a young man named Christen and he answered all our questions and so we will call him back next week, provided the government sends SS checks out and set up the new package, which is a LOT less than the current one. We will be shutting down some sites in November and doing a blog and other site. The current businesses are NOT working like they did, so it's time to say good-bye. Plus with a blog we can have a section for them and we will send an email in November advising our current customers.
Then we put the emails I needed and a new one for me...so yes I will be sending you all an email with the new one soon too...stop groaning....think of me having to re-subscribe to all my places....got some done yesterday and some I am just going to not send it to also.
So a kind of productive day in one sense but not in any of my Fall cleaning sense. Hubby said to me I want you to take a couple days off. Well I did Sunday, Monday and now Tuesday...so back to the cleaning mines tomorrow. Plus tomorrow night will have to do my dusting for the week and then vacuum on Thursday.
Anyhoo, I had to take one of those faux ibuprofen pills last night for the mouth ache and later an allergy pill for my sinus headache...so needless to say I fell asleep and didn't get my evening workout in...not a happy camper.
With having to shop today no Tuesday dusting and vacuuming....however, I did vacuum after we had lunch today as I could see 'Buddy fur' all over the place as I was wiping up his drool off the floor after he waited for and then got his pieces of egg. He loves loves loves egg! He sits while I peel it and rinse it off, follows me and the dish to the table, and waits for Chuck to slice the end off and cut it in half and he gets that piece, plus after I get my slices on my wheat bread I let him lick the dish (oh stop yucking out there, it goes in the dishwasher) and of course, I have to get the drool rag (yes he has his own rags I use and change a couple times a week LOL As for the GROCERY REPORT TODAY.....it wasn't a big one, remember we were out of bread and some other staples so had to go for those things. Plus I had my FREE and $1 off coupons from Michaelina's so we got 2 of their manicotti dinners which are delicious and basically got one for FREE....I also got my FREE Gorton's Skillet Crisp Tilapia (Garlic & Herb) can't wait to have some...can ya guess what I am having Friday night...even not for FREE they aren't bad $4.28 for 4 of them. I've never had them before and looking forward to it. And last but not least our FREE coupon from Tillamook Sharp Cheddar cheese (extra thick slices) 12 oz package. And OMG it was scrumptious as we could NOT resist having a slide piece with our lunch today...hey we were hungry from all that walking and checking things out...we had a list of things we wanted to check and price.
Have to say each time we go we love it more and more, the selection of items is just awesome. Oh I am so hoping the apples and all are still on sale next week as they had my Fuji, Gala, Granny and Braeburn ones too for 99 cents a pound. After hearing for so long NOT to buy any produce there not ME as I have bought it, ate it and it's freaking awesome.
We also checked out the meat isle today....another NO DON'T BUY IT THERE.....well their brands are national...Cook's, Hormel and many others and looked good to us.
Plus I am doing my YIPPITY SKIPPITY DANCE as they have the Johnsonville Andouille Sausage so now I can make my own Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo soup rather than buy the Campbell's Chunky soup which has had little chicken or sausage in it and a gumbo recipe I saw that used the sausage too...plus while seeing that I also saw they have Johnsonville Four Cheese Italian Sausage and that sounds yummy to me too! So a very HAPPY CAMPER I am.
We, of course, got our bread, milk and other stuff on the list, plus added a couple things and came in under what we had but then the TP was still only $6 so that was fantastic too.
We checked on the prices for our lasagna fixins' and same for our manicotti....it's that time of year ya know.......gotta have lots of lasagna and manicotti made up and we will definitely be saving quite a bit on the fixins'...as Winco's prices are much much lower.
Plus met a very nice man in produce, Adam, who asked us after we praised the great produce and how nice it was laid out and taken care of, since there was a BIG WIG there today could we tell customer service. So while hubby made his pit stop I told one of the girls and she asked me to write it down, I did and made my pit stop and outside we went.
As for our rides today....well let's just say we couldn't have been happier as the phone rang and I answered it and it was the Handyride office to say the driver was outside in a car. So Chuck went out to check and she was and in fact one of our favorite ladies too. So we were out of the house before 9:30 a.m. and our pick up time as 9:18 a.m., plus we went straight to Winco.
Pick up was great too as we were finished early for our 11:30 pick up and the driver came early about 6 to 7 minutes....and we went right home....couldn't ask for a better day.
We cleaned up and unloaded, didn't take long, had a nice early lunch as we will take off early today too....it's my night for TV and it's Tuesday, so means Hunter and thinking 2 episodes of my 'man'....tonight and some Starsky and Hutch...we shall see if we have time for the boys LOL
Dinner will be yummy as we are having one of our Mexican Cheesy Enchilada Rice and Cheesy sauce mix and another piece of that yummy....Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow cake (1/12) slice of cake topped with a teaspoon of powdered sugar.
So a wonderful day for sure....hope you had a nice one too and same for the evening,
Here is the link for the pictures. I hope that you all can see them.
I have gotten some stuff out of the camper. I also took Charger to the park this morning. Plus I got Dad's area cleaned up and the carpets shampooed. So tomorrow I will work on the kitchen and our area so I can put up my Halloween Decorations.... I want to get them up and I will NOT do it until the cleaning is done. Thankfully I have the CG coming over the rest of the week so I can get it done.
I am so irritated with the VA. Normally they take really good care of Dad. Well, this time was not one of the best. They used a lift to transfer him because of his left side weakness, and they didn't clean his teeth, and they didn't do any PT. So I get to try and get him back into shape. GRRRRR! It is going to be a long couple of weeks.
Well I better go and start on some dinner!
This is what a sunrise looks like from the boardwalk in Marq.! Now you know why I would love to be there right? Its been a all day rain, not stormy though, just coming down gently all day. Dh went to town to get the antifreeze but I checked and he hasn't done anything to van yet. Now its darker so not sure if he can see to good for doing it Really good. I told him I work all week but I guess he forgot. I don't think it will be frosty tomorrow if raining but then it could be icy I guess. Its really cooling off for the last half of the month they say.
Sue, sounds like a good shopping and good ride also today! Sorry about your aching time though but I know you could take off some time on that cleaning. It will wait. And make sure You are all good to go first. Nice to take a few days or hrs. off and hope you enjoy your viewing tonight to. So new email for you then? You know I love fresh lake trout the best but some Fri's at work they have potato crusted tilapia and its yummy! I will buy a few of them next time as their a lot cheaper than in a restaurant I know!
Angii, sorry on the shirts coming late but you will have them for next year then! No, I wouldn't want to live in ANY city! My little time down by Detroit was enough and those were the nicer one's down there. But I'm not In the country as I would like to be either, just farther from towns but on main road and all. No privacy here. So might as well be in town as I'm older now. Son had enough of NYC now but he sure did get around good so he got his fill of it I guess. Hope you got to relax a big this evening after all the running around I'm sure you did today.
Have a good evening and I better go put the van in the front in case of icy steps etc. in the morning. Sleep good also! Yah
Just wanted to say Good Morning and wish me luck as I don't know what happened but hopefully I got 2 and a half hrs. of sleep Bad night I guess. Its 50's today but I see the humidity is up to 97% so thats not going to help me out either. Got the antifreeze finally in van so I hope that helps the defrosting better and all. No problem with heat as Too hot when it gets going but need it to clear the windows faster.
Angii, sorry about the VA for your dad but it sure sounds like you were a very busy bee yesterday. Enjoy today and finally those Halloween decorations to I will check those pic's out later also.
Everyone have a super nice day! Yah
Good morning,
Just gave SIL a wake up call so she can get on the road on time this morning. She is planning run some errands, meet her aunt for lunch and visit with a friend after that today. I have a feeling she'll be running late. She definitely isn't a morning person.
Guess it will be errand and catch up day for DH and I.
Yah and Barb, I saw you may get snow this weekend. I am not ready to even think about the white stuff.
Have a safe trip home, Barb. I am sure your doggies will be glad to see you. I hope you will post a few pictures when you have time.
Sorry about the poor night's sleep, YAH. Guess no time off for awhile now to catch up on your rest. Glad got to spend some time with your son and the other had a nice time in NY.
Angii, sorry about the problems with your dad's care at the VA. Your pictures look fantastic. Wish mine could look half that good. Did you take classes or something?
Sue, I see you've been busy as always. Glad you had a good shopping trip. Good luck with your internet changes. The bedspread looks nice, sure can't complain about the price. I get emails from there every few days. If I see a free or low shipping offer I'll forward it to you.
Bama, how did the costume shopping go? Did you find something GD liked?
Molasses, hope you got out for your ride and your DH is feeling better.
I went with the maple dessert at the last minute. Ended up bringing about 2/3 home so I'm going to try freezing it in small servings for DH. I should have gone with the apple crisp or not taken anything. There was also a pumpkin bread pudding there which looked out of this world. I love bread pudding but I restrained myself from having any. I wasn't as good about the maple things. I had one when I got home. So not GF this week. It was sooo good, so another reason to put the rest in the freezer unless I can get DH and SIL for have some for breakfast. Nice and warm from the microwave with a tall glass of milk (no coffee drinkers here). Give me strength to resist the temptation.
Have a great day all.
Good Morning all, and happy Wednesday ,
It is raining here or was . DH is waiting on a call on whether or not they will try and play golf . They may head out and then have to turn around and come back home.
Yes, we found a costume for my Little Chloe . So sad but I have seen my Son and his family but a few times and then live 5 minutes away. Kids are always busy with their friends and he is working 6 and 7 days. That's what happens when the GD's get to a certain age. I knew it would happen eventually. No problems I understand. A few years I had them so much that it was too much for me so this is good.
Yah, sorry that you didn't get any sleep. When that happens to me I am a bear all day. Hope you make it thru the day.
Di, don't beat yourself up about the roll . Sometimes you need a little something sweet and sometimes you need to surprise your body . LOL. I surprise mine a lot. I haven't been doing to bad on the weight thing and have been exercising everyday in the month of October so far. I may get on that scale this weekend.
Angii so sorry about the Va not taking care of your Dad . The pictures are very nice . Glad you had a good time . Anxious to see pictures of your Halloween Decorations .
Barb, Hope you enjoyed your get away . and know you will be glad to get home to the babies. I know they are missing you.
Mo, How are you doing today.
Sue, I need to get caught up on your posts. I have been rather lazy lately and don't have them all read.
Will BBL
Sue Just finished reading your post . Hope all works out well with the new internet provided or what ever you decide.. Sounds like a great shopping trip and some good buys.
Sorry about Buddy . Funny that he likes eggs. Hmmm, wonder if it gives him gas like they do me. LOL just being silly this morning.
DH doesn't think he is playing so I need to decide what to fix for dinner . Decisions, Decisions. WHoops he just got a call they are playing . So I will get in the car and do a little local running around. I want to go to the Covered Wagon it's an Amish store and see what I can find. We have two old order stores in the area and and I love going there for fresh cut meat , home made goodies.
Happy day all.
Yah, glad you got your Antifreeze in. We don't have that to worry about In Bama but of course we do here in Ohio.
Angii , My GD picked high a Monster High costume. That is all the rage for the 6 year old now and zombies of course which is what she wanted but they were out everywhere.
Morning ladies. I have the day off from Dad at least! I will get Charger to the park here in a few minutes, and then I have an apt with my coach to see how much damage vacation did LOL. I don't think it will be too bad, I hope. Plus I need to run to the store and get a few things I forgot, and the next book in one of my series came out yesterday so I am wanting to get that. Plus I need to make some phone calls.
Plus I need to work on the kitchen and our area for the fall cleaning. And hopefully get it done by tomorrow.
Di, I am sorry about the dessert, and hope you can get it all frozen up. I did take a 1 hour class that I got free when I purchased my camera. It was really helpful, but you can find a lot of good info online and in photography blogs. And then I just played with my camera. I was pretty good with my point and click, so getting something that had different settings I am doing well. I love it. Plus with it being digital, I trash a lot.
Bama, I did see a lot of little monsters at the track, LOL. I think they are cute!
Yah, sorry about the crappy night of sleep. I hope work isn't too bad today.
Sue, sounds like a good trip. I am glad you are happy with Winco. I need to bust out my hot chocolate recipe this weekend so I can make a big batch. It is getting to be that time.
Mo, I hope your son enjoys his training, which ever it is!
Barb, I saw on FB that your doggies where happy to see you! I am sorry you didn't get the colors you wanted.
Birdie, I hope that you come back to us when the time is right. Sending hugs your way!
Mo, I am glad that your DD is helping, and I am sorry about your hubby's knee's. I hope he feels better soon.
Well I am off,,,going to get ready to head to the park.
Got our errands out of the way early today. I hit the Amish store with SIL yesterday so I didn't need to get a lot today. Just went to the one grocery store. DH dropped me off and went to do his errand. I should have dropped him off instead. He got talked fast and left me waiting out in the cold without a coat of almost half an hour. Of course he didn't take my call since he left his phone in the car. I was starting to think he forget he dropped me off and went home without me when he showed up. He's lucky I wasn't in a really bad mood. I was getting a tad annoyed though.
Deciding what to get into this afternoon. Cold and damp out so I don't feel like yard work. Guess I could start house cleaning the bedroom.
Glad my appointment is tomorrow. My hip is sore from all of the limping I've been doing. I am definitely ready to get this over with. I read the other day if you need a hip or knee replacement or cataracts removed you better get it done before Jan 1 because of the changes coming to healthcare. Hoping my surgeon isn't backed up with people trying to beat the clock.
Okay off to do something useful. Folding towels and wash cloths, chasing dog hair and mopping floors to start with.
Hi, all,
DD was here this morning, so I got my grocery shopping done. I went to both ShopRite and Weis--they are both sending coupons in the mail (gotta love competition) so I've been hitting both stores and stocking up on non-perishables. Weis had a coupon for $3 off bakery, so I bought 3 doughnuts and 2 bagels. I sent the bagels and one doughnut home with DD, and was going to give DH the other doughnuts after dinner. One is a Boston Creme and one a pumpkin streusel. Or I should say, one is Boston Creme and the other was a pumpkin streusel. Quite delicious, but not on my food plan. Oops--overestimated my willpower there!
Yesterday I was washing the food processor blade after I made hummus, and I cut my finger. As the blood was flowing, I thought a) YAH warned me to quit hurrying and b) yet another good reason to wear rubber gloves to do the dishes! I probably should have Super-glued the cut shut; I always have a hard time getting a band-aid to stay on the tip of my finger.
Back to work for me~
Molasses, super glue it so you don't have to worry about where the band-aid ends up? I never did find mine the other week. Just glad it didn't show up in the peach crisp that I took to church. A doughnut for you, a maple treat for me. Glad we get do overs.
I definitely am in need of a do-over, Dianna! I guess if someone found your band-aid, they were tactful enough to keep that tidbit to themselves!
My mom's wrist surgeon told her that the end of the year is tough because people with Health Care Savings Accounts try to use them up, too, so you'll probably want to schedule as soon as you can. I can see why you might have been a tad annoyed waiting for DH with your groceries!
Angii, I'm sorry about the VA dropping the ball with your dad; hope the transition back goes well. Nice pictures! Good luck with all your To Dos today!
How'd your trip to the Amish store go, Bama? Get anything good?
Pretty pictures, YAH! Hope your defroster was working better today, and your feet are holding up.
Good luck with your blog, Sue. Hope that all goes well!
Hi, Barb--hope you are enjoying your puppies today, and getting everything unpacked and back to normal. Or as I always say, "what passes for normal around here!"
Hi ladies,
Yes, the doggies are happy to be home, and we're happy to have them. Murphy is very happy to have the sofa and be able to sleep on the bed. They were in the same regular sized kennel this time since a Great Dane claimed the larger one. I was a little worried about them being kenneled together for so long, but then they are outside all day long. They were fine and kind of snuggled together at night. The gal that owns the kennel is well qualified, is a vet tech, breeds Newfies, and really knows her canids! She would have split them up if they were agitated. Nothing exciting here. I've done a little catching up on FB, laundry, blanched and packaged a bunch of carrots for the freezer, and that's about it. DH has been cutting some way overgrown shrubs and has a trailer reserved for tomorrow so he can haul all the brush that we've stashed behind the garage out to the dump. Got the camper winterized and we'll bring that over here, along with the boat.
Another "should have" day, bright and sunny, although a bit crisp. Rain and maybe a little snow. We are heading into winter. Think I should go get the winter coats out of storage!
Leftover chili for dinner & I'd better see if it's thawed. I'll catch up tomorrow - have a great evening.
Evening ladies! I am one happy camper today. I met with my coach today, and I lost 2 pounds while on vacay, and also lost 4 more inches. So in 4 weeks, I have lost 6 pounds and 18 inches! Loving this!
Got Charger to the park, and he had fun with his puppy friends, and then I ran to the store and found some rain pants for this winter, and also a few things for my Halloween costume, I got some fake lashes, and some fishnet tights. Plus I found an umbrella for $5. So I should be good for this winter. And I picked up the milk I forgot LOL.
I also made my phone calls, got my sister excused from jury duty, and made Charger an appointment for a bath.
Well I better run and get dinner done.
Just to say Good Morning as I mostly slept last night! Showered and had to wait for my hair to dry more, then read for a while but then I slept most of the night. So should be better today except for same kind of weather which means it will be damp, very warm and humid at work Seems to take a toll on us working for sure! We all get very tired at the end. Hope all the FT's come today again. Next week, new folder and I guess I heard that the washer will be back also Not sure how her hospital stay was.
Didn't even see my sons at work as they got there when we were getting off as they were doing kitchen duty late. And they are off today.
I just glanced at your post Angii and congrats on the lbs and inches!!! Better go and make something to eat now and get dressed soon. Hope you all have some very good day's today!!! Yah
Way to go on the pounds and inches, Angii.
Glad to hear your puppies did well while you were away, Barb. Freezing carrots and getting snow in the same paragraph. Sounds like fall and winter competing for your time.
Sorry you missed seeing your sons yesterday Yah. Good to hear your co-worker is out of the hospital and will be returning to work.
Molasses, I am hoping to get the surgery ASAP but have a feeling it won't happen as fast as I'd like. The doctor didn't let me say much last time. He just cut me off when I tried talking to him and left the room. Now I know to talk more to the nurse rather than to expect to talk to him. Maybe he was just having a bad day last time because he had a much better bed side manner when he repaired my meniscus years ago.
Sorry you DH missed his golf outing yesterday because of the weather, Alabama. We were damp and cloudy all day but never got the rain they forecast.
Hi Sue, guess you were back to housecleaning yesterday. I never got to it, just did general cleaning, some laundry and grocery shopping. I am thinking maybe tomorrow or Saturday will be house cleaning again.
Have my appointment at 10:00. SIL wants to run some errands as soon as I am done there and we are meeting the rest of the family for lunch. Then she and DH have more errands before we head home. She plans to go back to NJ late afternoon or this evening. DH has band tonight and will be gone all day tomorrow for trains. I'll have tonight and tomorrow to myself. Kind of looking forward to quiet time.
Guess I better go. I need to get myself ready quick and then get SIL up and moving. She needs a couple of hours to shower and all in the morning and we need to be out the door no later than 9.
Good Morning all,
Di, I hope they get you in pretty quick for your surgery . I know you are anxious to get it over with . Just remember to do all they tell you in rehab. My poor friend still having trouble and will have to go in to have it redone. I think they put then wrong size in as it is a lot bigger than the other and it's been over a year. He still can't bend it . His Wife thinks that he didn't do enough physical therapy and didn't follow Doctors instructions. So I don't know. I'm wishing you the best of luck. Now let me say that there are many that have had it done and no problems at all . One of the golf buddies after maybe 6 weeks was right back on the golf course and having no trouble at all.
Dh did get to play after all yesterday so I had my "me" day. I don't do a lot here as I am not comfy driving DH's big car . So I usually stay in town and just hit the good will Where I got a new pair of Keds Black and White checks for 4.00. I have liked Keds since I was a teenager and was excited to get them. They will look nice with black capris next summer. Altho I am not sure they may be Dark Blue . I will have to compare them to something I know is black. Picked up some Hamburger for a Meat Loaf and just a nice relaxing day . I enjoyed it for sure.
Yah, Hope all goes well at work today . I imagine it gets hot at work even in the winter time. Love the picture today. We all seem to like fall.
Just saying Good Morning to everyone else today. I'll be back later.
Oh Angii, congrats on the lost weight and inches . So you have two shakes a day . Good for you. Glad you are doing so well.
Good morning, everyone,
Barb, how many Newfies does your kennel owner have? What color are they?
Angii, congrats on the pounds and inches--you are doing fabulously! And yay on getting your sister off jury duty. Sounds like a sexy Halloween costume!
YAH, glad you got some sleep! Have a good day at work.
Dianna, let's hope he was having a bad day. Geesh.
Bama, I like Keds, too; you'll be stylin' next spring!
I'm back into oatmeal with the cooler mornings. I nuke the oats with coconut-almond milk and then stir in some almond butter and choc chips--heaven! And healthy besides, unlike doughnus.
Got a short email from my dad. They took stepmom to the neurologist in Duluth; she's got Alzheimer's, although it's still fairly mild. And he saw a cardiologist who says he's going to need a pacemaker. He's supposed to call me when he has a minute so I can get all the details. So we'll see how that all affects the "maybe I'll bring her home" plan.
Morning ladies. Well today I am going to put up my decorations! I can't wait any longer. I will drop Charger off at the groomer at 2. So I have plenty of time to get things done.
Mo, I am sorry to hear about your stepmom's diagnosis. Alzheimer's is a tough disease. If your Dad does bring her home, he will need lots of help. And I hope the pacemaker placement goes well. My Dad has one, and his surgery went well considering his health, and it does help.
Bama, I am glad you got to do some shopping. I know you enjoy it!
Di, I hope you enjoy your free me time this week. Sending good vibes for your appointment.
Yah, YEAH on the sleep. Sorry you missed your son's.
Barb, sounds like you are going to skip fall! Wow snow. You are braver than I am. I had enough snow in my first 30 years to want to retire to it! Although Charger would love it.
Sue, I hope you were able to get some cleaning done yesterday!
Well I better go and make my shake! Have a happy Thursday!
Oh it's hard to get out of bed on these cold, gloomy days! Kinda drizzly and we are expecting some snow, but no accumulation - at least this week. Nope, I'm not ready for it.
Molasses, I'm not sure how many Newfies Lisa has right now. I know she is taking one of her females for breeding right now. Here's a link to her website. It's a little glitzy and full of music, but she is passionate about all dogs, and a huge advocate for wolves. http://www.bwkennelsmn.com/ They are located in Embarrass.
I'd better get back to the laundry and some cleaning. We're meeting friends for lunch tomorrow and he hasn't seen the house yet so I need to get busy and wrangle the dog hair and dust.
Afternoon all or almost anyway. I never did get to the Amish store but want to go before we leave. all on the agenda today was to go to the Library and to the Post Office. I needed to pick up change of address forms and they very politely told me I could do all of this on line again. I politely said yes I know BUT it is not free. They charge a dollar which isn't a lot but it's the lazy way of doing it. She just looked at me with a smile.
It is cold here today and raining . We were going to mow the lawn but won't be able to.
Not much else going one . I am thawing out some zucchini and going to make that Lemon Zucchini Bread . Dh is going some where to visit a friend so I will have some time alone. Which is ok with me. I have never adjusted to his being home all the time. As long as I can get some time to myself a few days a week I can handle it. I guess I have always been a loner as a child Mom said she would have to go look for me as I would be somewhere in a corner reading a book which is what I am going to do after the bread is in the oven . I found a book at GW yesterday by Iris Johansen called Killer Dreams. As you can tell it is a suspenseful thriller. My kind of book . I also picked up a small note book for my purse . I am going to write down the books I have to read and the ones I have read. I have a few times bought them twice. In fact just last month I bought the same one twice and it was from Sams not the thrift stores. Gave it to my DIL.
Oh Barb the Timeless Wood place sounds wonderful.
Angii, welcome home....you were missed. I see you made a grocery run too. I can see why you'd be exhausted. Plus I see you had more on your plate the next day...yikes you are a gluten for punishment girl! How nice of your neighbors Angii...can beat racers for their kindness and helpfulness. Bummer on the loss but I am sure your friend appreciated your support. So glad the trip was so much fun and bummer on the tire. Sorry no costumes wearing this year.
Dianna, I think your GD would have made a wonderful Homecoming Queen as she is a beautiful young lady. Am sorry about the weather putting the kibosh on the event. Very happy you were able to attend.
Yes, Molasses, thanks to Dianna, I find a nice bedspread that's affordable, just hope we can get it once Chuck's check comes in...we shall see if we can get it into the budget. With no orders coming in hard to get any extra's.
Glad your DH is doing better, hope the limping goes away very soon for him.
What a fiasco with the FedEx thing Angii...but glad it all worked out and the shirts are nice. Now now Angii, NYC is a wonderful place....ya just have to go with another New Yorker is all LOL Seriously it, like so much else today is not what it used to be. It's not the New York I grew up in any longer and while I miss certain things, not enough to move back and I couldn't afford to live there anymore!
Oh you lucky gal, Angii, as the Tillamook cheese is yummy. Though have to say the Winco brand is excellent also. I love the name of Charger's furbuddies!
Oh YAH I love the friend sentiment and I am happy you are my friend too. Sorry you day off is a rainy one, but maybe a nice book to read with a cup of tea.....glad you got to go out to eat with you son. Glad your son had a good time in NYC and $70 for a dinner in Little Italy isn't bad at all price wise...as we paid that much and more at Aldo's in Sacto! I am not a pumpkin fan, YAH so the recipe would be minus that for me.
Love the pics Angii and sorry about the VA not taking care of our dad.
Oh YAH I love the sunrise from the boardwalk in Marq. Yes, General Chuck had me take off Tuesday night too LOL and oh Gorton have some of the potato crusted ones too....thanks for the tip! I love fish so much, growing up on Long Island really spoiled me as we had some many different types around.
Oh YAH I love the beautiful good morning graphic....can I borrow it? Oh no on the sleep you poor thing and yikes on the humidity....HUGS HUGS HUGS. Hope the antifreeze helps. Hoping the day wasn't too bad.
Dianna, wow your SIL has a lot on her plate today I see. Hope she got off alright. While I don't get up as early as you and Bama do....when I have to go out to doctors or we go shopping, we set the alarm for 6 a.m. (yeah I know still late for you and Bama) so we have plenty of time, as we hate to rush.
Hope errands went well today Dianna. The internet changes will be to our benefit and make it easier for us in the long run. Thanks so much on the free shipping and low shipping offers.
Oh glad to hear you found a costume, Bama. Yes, we were very happy campers with the trip. And yes they do give him gas sometimes and this week especially but he would NEVER understand not getting his pieces of egg. Oh I am so jealous of that Amish store with the fresh cut meat and home made goodies.
Angii, glad you had today off from Dad. Hoping you and Charger had fun and his furbuddies were there. Hoping the damage wasn't too bad and shopping went well. Which book series are you reading?
Boy a lot on your plate today, Angii, wish I had your stamina LOL and hope you got it all done.
Oh Angii, please share that hot chocolate recipe with me....thanks...
Glad your errands and shopping went well. Oh no on your hubby forgetting and you being out in the cold. So did you clean the bedroom? Hoping your appointment goes well tomorrow. What changes in cataracts, Dianna????
Yikes on your finger Molasses, HUGS sending healing vibes.
Barb, glad the furbabies are alright and you are home safe and sound.
Oh Angii I am so so happy for you....doing my Yippity Skippity dance for you....I am loving it for you....Glad to hear Charger and his furbaby friends had fun. Yes Halloween your favorite time of year....what's the costume this year????
Love the Autumn blessings YAH and glad to hear you slept last night. HUGS on the work environment.
Yes Dianna, I got both bathroom vanities done and lots tossed, plus last night after dinner did my dusting and this a.m. the bedroom dusting and after breakfast will vacuum and for today tackle the bedroom bathroom.
Wishing you a good appointment today, Dianna. Sounds like a busy day for your SIL and I see your hubby will be busy with band and trains. Glad you will have some quiet time.
Oh Bama, the bigger the car to me the better LOL Wow what a deal on those Keds. Yes I had Keds as a teen too.
Molasses, sorry to hear about MIL and HUGS to your DD too on the pacemaker....HUGS to you as I know you wish you were there to help.
Angii, can't wait to see you in your costume and your decorations this year too. Yes I got some cleaning done yesterday and will today too.
Barb, I love to snuggle in bed on cool days too.
Only 9 a.m. here Bama, but yes afternoon for you. You agenda sounds like fun and LOL about the library. Sorry about the cold, rainy day. Bama I see we shared the "loner" moniker....I love to just go off and read a book too. I would take my biked and ride up to the library and spend the whole day there.
Well I am all caught up again and off to get my day started,
Sue, I am reading the House Of Night series. It is a vampire story! It is more geared toward young adults, but I love it. The first book in the series is Marked. The author's are P.C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast. It is basically your good vs evil with shades of grey mixed in. I really like it..... and I have been trying not to crack it open yet as I won't stop till it is done and I have too many other things to do. Speaking of that I better get back to it.
Oh the costumes this year are,,,, I am going as a Devil, and Cody is going as a Priest. I am the Devil who corrupted him
I am pretty bummed out tonight. After mentally/emotionally preparing myself for knee replacement, I left the surgeon's office in tears today. He said can't do my knee replacement until my knee gets worse. He says it doesn't meet the insurance companies criteria for coverage yet. So I got a cortisone injection today, which didn't work last time. After my insurance approves it, I need to go back for three Synvisc injections. He said it won't take the pain away but it may lessen it some. According to internet it sometimes helps up to 6 months. He also had the nurse call in a prescription for Vicadon so I can sleep at night. My new motto is, suck it up and move on. There isn't much else I can do about it.
Not in the mood to talk much tonight, just thought I'd give you a report.
Oh Angii, I love the costumes for you and Cody...enjoy your book.
Dianna, oh I am so so sorry about the knee replacement visit. My heart goes out to you and I hope the injections do eventually help. I feel for you as with my lung stuff not much they can do either, so I do the best I can...as you said suck it up and move on...that's what I try to do. Know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry you didn't get your surgery scheduled, Dianna. Hope the injections and pain meds help. I HATE dealing with insurance companies and the fact that they, not the medical community, dictate our health care. It's just plain wrong. On the good side, DH had to switch Blue Cross policies (different state). It needed to be done no later than Nov. 1, but we had to apply for a new policy in MN because the transfer was going to cost over $900/month. Um, nope, can't do that. Anyway, KS took their premium payment out for October (and I paid for MN too). Anyway, KS will cancel that policy retroactive to 10/1 and refund the premium. The bad side - he already got a notice that premiums are going up over $100/month effective January 1. And, we don't know if BCBS will renew its contract with our local hospital. The odds are 50/50 right now. That means that any services incurred here will be classified as out of network. Can I move to Canada now?
Didn't get the cleaning done but I may get something done tonight since there isn't anything I care to watch on TV. Got my hair cut/colored & got gas and groceries and read last week's newspaper. Hard to get moving on rainy days, for sure!
Dinner's almost ready -- have a good evening all.
Wow, Dianna, that totally stinks. Hard to believe it can get much worse as much pain as you are in now. I hope the Synvisc shots help, esp. if the cortisone doesn't. Sending hugs to you.
Ouch, sorry about the jump in your premiums, Barb. I am trying to be optimistic that Obamacare is not going to result in unpleasant changes to our insurance, but I'm not holding great hope at this point. Thanks for the link--I enjoyed looking at the site, especially the pictures of the Newfs.
Thanks for the hugs and healing vibes, Sue. My finger is feeling better now. Looks like it will probably leave a scar, but it won't be my first!
Hope you had fun decorating today, Angii, and Charger enjoyed his trip to the groomer!
Bama, I was a bookworm who grow up to be a bit of a loner, too. I like doing things with other people sometimes, but I'm perfectly happy by myself, too. Good idea on keeping a book list! I'm inhaling deeply here, trying to get a sniff of your bread! I don't blame you for being annoyed by the PO; if they want you to do it online because it's easier for them, they shouldn't be charging for it.
My birthday boots arrived today, a present from DH. (Took me a long time to decide what I wanted, and then to find them at a price that didn't choke me.) I love them, but I'll have to wear them around the house tomorrow to make sure they fit. They might be half-size too big, which would annoy me--I'll have to pay to ship them back because I didn't buy them at a site with free return shipping. (I found them much cheaper on 6pm.com than Zappos so even if it costs me $10 to return them, I'll still save close to $100 so I shouldn't complain.) I had been wanting cowboy boots for years, but finally decided on harness boots instead.
Getting to be time for me to start getting DA ready for bed. Sweet dreams, WOWsters!