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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 8, 2013 20:09:28 GMT -5
That is ridiculous because you do have to claim your son since he is in school.
I am sick with some kind of upper respiratory infection. Don't know if it's a cold or flu. I do know I am miserable. I've had little sleep the last two nights for coughing.
Had to call off babysitting tomorrow. I had wanted to go to town tomorrow, but there is no way I can watch those two kids. They would probably send me out of the day care center.
I have to get rid of this by next Tuesday, as that is the day I accompany mom to the doctor.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 8, 2013 21:52:08 GMT -5
Motherto2 ~ sorry about the tax hassles, but your bunco sounded fun!
Theo~ get well!!! The wind/pollen are playing havoc with my allergies/asthma.
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Post by marvholly on Apr 9, 2013 7:02:27 GMT -5
Nothing exciting going on here except for rain overnight the last 2 nights.
Wouln't have posted but didn't want anyone to worry.
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Post by mrsdutt on Apr 9, 2013 7:30:46 GMT -5
My gosh you all have been very busy. MOLLY, thumbs up on attending the ceramony. It takes quite a bit of dedication to be recognized in that way. Tell DH to get off his lazy bum! I do hope he feels better soon. MOTHER: What a great way to spend a day. Good fellowship and lots of laughter. You deserve the break. I'm glad you had a good time. THEO: Feel better soon. We should all buy stock in the tissue companies. With all the allergies and colds we'd get rich quick. The weather is great today. I think spring has hit in Southern VA. My tomatoes are cute and so far all are doing well. My carrots are sprouting as is the lettuce and spinach. I have to pick up grass killer today for along the fence and house. As I've said before, I'm not good at lawn stuff and DD1 told me they use it for along the fences. Works for me. I put the bird feeder in the back yard. (It was in the front.) I hear the birds in the woods behind me, but I think the construction is keeping them away. There's two more buildings going up. All sold. What makes me happy is the price went up so I made money in a year! Stay safe and enjoy the day.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 9, 2013 18:43:42 GMT -5
So far today has been a pretty good day. After yesterday it couldn't help but improve. DD is really having a hard time at school at the moment. I think she spent most of yesterday crying. There were multiple calls home, texts home, facebook conversations. You have to hand it to her though she is not a quitter. I tried to get her to come home for the evening but nope she had stuff to do. She is done with class on Monday at noon and doesn't have class again until Tuesday noon. It would have been very doable for her to come home for one night.
Fortunately FSIL is wonderful and really looks out for her. He is a good man. Today she was in a better mood so hopefully the main part of the crisis has passed.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 9, 2013 20:30:41 GMT -5
Sharon, I do hope this crisis has passed.
It poured all night, with lightning and thunder. Well, I don't know exactly what time it started, but Lucy woke me at 5 AM or so. Last time a cat did that during heavy rain, there was water in my basement. I got my sick body out of bed and we went to the basement. It was dry!!!! Sump pump is getting a workout, but so far, so good.
We had several other storms during the day and I've checked it again. Dry. We set a record for rain in a 24 hour period for this date today. It's supposed to rain again tomorrow.
I was bad and bought a ticket to see Paul McCartney in Memphis. I may be going alone as the people I thought I was going with weren't willing to spend what I was and need handicapped seating. I called during the AMEX pre-sale and had tickets ready for them, but friends said they cost too much. Will have to see what happens on Friday or I will be making new friends in Memphis.
I did have a few hours where I wasn't coughing today, but if I talk, I start coughing. I'm still too hot or too cold. I just figure this too shall pass.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 9, 2013 21:48:10 GMT -5
Theo I'm glad that your basement is staying dry. Cuddle with Lucy and I hope you are feeling better soon. Somehow I always feel better with a purring cat cuddled up next to me.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 9, 2013 22:16:11 GMT -5
It is amazing the crowd I attract in the kitchen when I making a tuna fish sandwich to put into my lunch.
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Post by marvholly on Apr 10, 2013 6:37:06 GMT -5
Reminder: CVs has Kleenex on sale this week (and there are some coupons out there) and Puffs next week. Can CVS brand be far behind?
i attract a 'crowd (of 1)' whenever I run the can opener. Dummy thinks all I use it for is tuna. Too bad my next plan is for canned salmon which he does NOT like in any way/shape/form.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 10, 2013 6:46:19 GMT -5
Holly if you are going to be opening canned salmon I will come a running. I do love salmon patties made with canned salmon.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 10, 2013 21:22:18 GMT -5
Theo I'm glad that your basement is staying dry. Cuddle with Lucy and I hope you are feeling better soon. Somehow I always feel better with a purring cat cuddled up next to me. The last thing I need is a wet basement. We've now had about 4 inches of rain in the last 4 days. Rain is in our future also. Maybe a bit of snow overnight. Lucy is staying nearby and taking good care of me. My nose has started to run like crazy today, as well as sneezing. Only one coughing attack. I'm hoping this is a good sign. No hot or cold spells either. I do not sound like myself at all. Pastor called with a message about tomorrow and said I sounded awful. I already know that is how I feel, but I didn't need to be told that is how I sound, too. He said he had it for a month. I don't have time for that. I have to be ready to take mom to doctor on Tuesday.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 10, 2013 21:52:46 GMT -5
I refilled bird feeders today, and cleaned out the bird bath. We've got quite the springtime rush going with birdies around here, and I love listening to them! My wonderful DH was able to fix the problem with my car's tail light (loose connection) and is now vacuuming my trunk for me! He is still planning to leave for Peru later this month. On my agenda for tomorrow is more cleaning and decluttering ~ it's SPRING!
The Spider Guy came today and put down some stuff in a few room especially/specifically for ants ~ we'll see how it goes. They're supposed to take the bait back to the nest and get the queen ~ so he said I need to NOT squoosh for the next few days.
My 6-month car insurance bill came and actually went down $9 from last year. (Of course, my car is a year older, too!) Still, that made me smile.
I think we picked up one of my last RXs from CVS today and the rest will be via mail order from Express Scripts. For some meds, it's a $15 savings for a 90-day supply. For others, almost a $90 savings! It will be nice when all the bugs are worked out and things are going smoothly ... but that sort of transition glitchiness is to be expected.
The military still hasn't fixed my wonderful DH's pay error from February (shorted him $150ish), nor have they definitely told us that our tax paperwork was wrong. They are still maintaining that we're all supposed to hear something "on or before April 15" which is, of course, Monday. Sheesh.
My wonderful DH has been telling the guys in Sacramento in charge of the Peru trip not to wait too long to book plane tickets, and they didn't listen. NOW the tickets are about $2400 for my wonderful DH and $1700 for them (flying out of San Francisco). They are trying to get him to rent a car and drive to SF and fly out from there with them, but my wonderful DH wants to see if he can avoid doing that. (That would probably cost hundreds, anyway ... a one way car rental and a SF hotel ... not to mention what a time suck that would be.
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Post by marvholly on Apr 11, 2013 6:21:32 GMT -5
i KNOW April showers bring spring flowers (IF it ever warms up enough) but this is NUTS. Another night of rain storms, street flooding & alley flooding.
Sharon Salmon patties is EXACTLY what l am planning on making. One can will make enough for 2 meals + some into the freezer. How big a 'run' is it for you as I am in metro Chicago.
Molly My car insurance & homeowners are due in July so I usually get the bill about 6/1. Also, from things I have read in/seen on the news a LOT of military stuff that is deemed 'non-essential' (ddirectly related to the current war effort) is being dropped. this is not just 'fun stuff' like bands & blue angels but ALL excercises & training.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 11, 2013 14:53:19 GMT -5
OK, my wonderful DH found a flight from here to Peru that costs only $14 more than the flight from SFO, so they aren't making him rent a car and drive up the day before. Looks like he will be gone exactly 3 weeks, from Sunday April 21 through Sunday May 12. That should serve to mess up at least 3 pay periods, if my analysis is correct (grin!). More decluttering ~ I've got a stack of 30 books and 8 clothing items for the Discovery Shop. I may do more later today.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 11, 2013 21:55:14 GMT -5
I know all about rain. Basement is still dry, but please stop raining. There might be snow in the morning! Yikes. The only day in the forecast without rain mentioned is Saturday, but still cold. My lilac tree still appears to be in the midst of it's winter sleep.
I worked at the church only 2.25 hours today. I don't feel well and the place was a disaster because they were having a garage sale for the youth group starting this evening. Everything they wanted safe was in the office, so I couldn't even arrange it with the new furniture and folders that have been brought in. All I did was enter the contributions from Sunday and copy and fold the Sunday bulletin.
From there, I went to a drug store and bought Sudafed from behind the counter. OTC Sudafed isn't doing anything for me. I don't usually buy milk at a drug store, but I didn't feel like going anywhere else, so I bought it there.
I made an appointment to get my oil changed on Monday and I really need a hair cut. Hope rest and Sudafed work.
I have so much clutter around here at the moment. I just have no energy to pick it up.
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Post by Peace77 on Apr 11, 2013 22:33:19 GMT -5
DH's job interview is scheduled for next week. However, he got a letter in the mail today that says he is to start work on May 1st. Curious workings of our govt.
I went to the store (Aldi's) this evening and splurged on a small package of steak for $3.67 for tomorrow's dinner.
It took a lot out of me to go to the store so I won't be volunteering tomorrow or Saturday. Hopefully, I will be feeling better soon.
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Post by mrsdutt on Apr 12, 2013 8:12:36 GMT -5
THEO and PEACE I hope you feel better soon.
I found a thred on decluttering that has been there a while. I added a comment, but I find it interesting and liked reading some of the posts. I think I found it a while back, but forgot about it.
I spent the early morning hours cleaning the dining area and putting the rug away for summer.
I sprayed around the house for bugs and sprayed against the fence to kill the grass. I'm going to a nursery today with a friend to see if they have landscapers to do the yard, I want a yard I don't have to mow or care for a lot. Pavers and a raised bed would work nicely for my needs. We'll see.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 12, 2013 17:58:51 GMT -5
It sounds like everyone needs a good dose of chicken soup. Theo and Peace hope you are feeling better today.
I applied for a job last week and have an interview next Tuesday. I haven't had an interview in over 30 years so this weekend will be spent reading up on some of the do's and dont's and researching the company.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 12, 2013 20:20:03 GMT -5
We were 83 today and I see 90s in the 10-day forecast. There's a robin's nest in my lemon tree. Spent a few hours today at Petco, volunteering. Today's our 10-year anniversary. We did dinner in and had leftovers, LOL.
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Post by motherto2 on Apr 12, 2013 20:49:58 GMT -5
Evening all! Sorry it's been a few days, but it's been busy around here. I'm waiting for DD to Skype, so if I stop mid sentence, you know why. She is scheduled to leave sometime next week, not sure which day though. I guess I'll know when I don't hear from her. They had their 4 day pass this past week, and a bunch of them went out on the town. Had a good time. They had to be back yesterday afternoon. I think it's starting to hit her that she's going to be leaving shortly.
It's been in the high 80's low 90's here most of the week. Set some records too. It rained pretty hard this morning, which was good. Not good that I had to drive in it to go stay with my grandmother, but we do need it.
Theo and Peace, so sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. DS was sick last week and into the weekend. Better now though.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 12, 2013 21:39:09 GMT -5
When my DS found out I hadn't been to a pharmacy for the behind the counter Sudafed, she said no wonder I wasn't getting better. I've now had three doses of it and I'm beginning to feel better. Not a lot of energy, but no aching, no coughing, etc. No way can we do spring lawn work around here. It rains every day and is forecast to do so until at least next Thursday. It's 37 degrees here right now. There is a fertilizer ad on tv right now, but it wouldn't do any good with these temperatures. Happy anniversary to you, Molly. I need to do some major housework just to do my normal housework. Got some done today. Hope to get more done tomorrow.
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Post by marvholly on Apr 13, 2013 5:13:31 GMT -5
Theotherme Our forecast is showing some rain every day for the next week. Also, hear on the news last night that we already have had nearly 2 inches (1.8x) this year compared to last years 0.0x inches.
I NEED to get out and clear the drain in my rear (1/2 grade) stairwell. If it clogs my family room level floods.
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Post by mrsdutt on Apr 13, 2013 6:59:01 GMT -5
Good morning to all. I hope everyone is feeling better today. MOLLY, I hope your anniversary was great.
The news is bleak again today. I read a few articles and comments and had my fill.
No plans today, so I need to find something to do.
Stay safe.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 13, 2013 8:13:33 GMT -5
Theo you are lucky that you can get the good sudafed without a Drs visit. Here it requires a prescription. DD is going to come into town later today for overnight. She needs to collect some plants for a class but she has also had a really rough week at school and I think that she also just wants to see her Mommy. I of course am always glad when she can come for a visit. It is my understanding that making cookies is also on the agenda.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 13, 2013 21:51:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the anniversary wishes, ladies. It was a typical "us" sort of day ~ quirky and unusual and very nice. My wonderful DH took the day off from work. In the morning, he puttered around the house and I Facebooked and decluttered. Then we visited the Thrift Shop and donated stuff before heading to PetSmart because I wanted to buy/donate a small cat tree for the office in our Petco Adoption Center. Then we went to Petco, dropped it off, and spent a few hours playing with kittens!
We decided to donate $$ for our 10th Anniversary instead of buying more "stuff", so took care of that with a big smile. (The local Lab Rescue had a request out for vet funds for a nice dog named Connie with a torn acl ... her surgery was $1500 ~ we didn't pay all of that (of course), but we made a nice downpayment for a great cause!) We actually stayed IN and had leftovers last night for dinner.
Today, we slept in, then grabbed lunch off the McDonald's $1 Menu, then spent the afternoon at Petco. On the way home, my wonderful DH bought me a replacement silk fern for one of my pots ~ the old one was faded. (It looks very nice!) We got Thai food takeout and now we're home on the couch, waiting for SMASH to start.
See? Nice and low-key.
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Post by marvholly on Apr 14, 2013 5:22:27 GMT -5
We actually had SNOW sprinkles Sat morning. However, not much and nothing stuck.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 14, 2013 9:44:26 GMT -5
We are having colder than normal temps at the moment but no snow. Actually we didn't have any snow this year. The lows for the next few nights will be just above freezing. Just a reminder that it is a little too early to plant your garden. Today I will finish up some housework and then maybe make a grocery run. I haven't heard from DD if she needs anything from the store. Then I will make beef stroganoff for lunch. Most of that will probably got back to school with DD.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 14, 2013 21:31:12 GMT -5
Theo you are lucky that you can get the good sudafed without a Drs visit. Here it requires a prescription. Really? I think if I wasn't improving daily, it would take a doctor's prescription to get a second round. I am improving every day. My DS managed to invited me to lunch today to celebrate her birthday. I thought that was wonderful until I found out the major celebration was last evening and this was an after thought. Glad therapist appointment is Friday. I have spoken with realtor and we will be meeting with mom and dad on Tuesday to figure out how to get the house sold. He does agree it's time to lower the price and that the "old people" furniture is not helping. Hoping he can convince dad to move. DS was giving me instructions on what I can and can't say to dad. Like she's the expert.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 15, 2013 0:17:23 GMT -5
One week until my wonderful DH heads to Peru. The pool was COLD, but I got in for about 20 minutes this afternoon and enjoyed the warm sunshine and icy water, lol! There's a chirpy robin with a nest in our backyard and I watched her a lot.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Apr 15, 2013 18:28:02 GMT -5
I filled bird feeders and cleaned out the bird bath and watered my sunflowers and tomato plants this afternoon. It was nice to escape from the horror on television and to listen to the tweeting of birds. I wandered around the yard, enjoying my flowers and following a happy butterfly, with the cool grass underneath my toes and a nice breeze keeping things cool. This may be one of our last cooler days until late Autumn ... we've got 90+ in our 10-day forecasts.
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