Now I really did it :((

[MamaBee]

@missy I’m so happy your thyroid nodules are stable! That’s great news!
I will be back later. I can barely keep up here because I’m very wordy and I’ve been writing War and Peace on other threads.
I’m going to the Periodontist today,..I try to talk myself out of going every single time...Today is no exception...I hate to go!
@Calliecake Yes they “found” my ring after I told them I didn’t want to accuse anyone but it was definitely there on the blue runner on my dining room table.... I had to be incredibly firm....Funny they magically found it five minutes later because “it was so shiny”...and she didn’t have her glasses on when she was looking...Right... It’s sitting in a dish on my kitchen counter there now...I wrote the whole War and Peace on the I just wanna say thread.

 

[missy]

@missy I’m so happy your thyroid nodules are stable! That’s great news!
I will be back later. I can barely keep up here because I’m very wordy and I’ve been writing War and Peace on other threads.
I’m going to the Periodontist today,..I try to talk myself out of going every single time...Today is no exception...I hate to go!

...they “found” my ring after I told them I didn’t want to accuse anyone but it was definitely there on the blue runner on my dining room table.... I had to be incredibly firm....Funny they magically found it five minutes later because “it was so shiny”...and she didn’t have her glasses on when she was looking...Right...

LOL on writing War and Peace in the other threads. I missed that and will go check it out.

And Grrrrr about the cleaning lady. What nerve. I would look for another Joanne and believe me it's not easy for me to say that. I would not tolerate that behavior and I am sorry she stressed you like that.

Good luck at the periodontist today.

 

[MamaBee]

LOL on writing War and Peace in the other threads. I missed that and will go check it out.

And Grrrrr about the cleaning lady. What nerve. I would look for another Joanne and believe me it's not easy for me to say that. I would not tolerate that behavior and I am sorry she stressed you like that.

Good luck at the periodontist today.

@missy Here I am procrastinating because I don’t want to go to the periodontist. How old am I? Too old to be a baby!
I agree I should get someone else but they clean well and I can call her a few days before the week I want to clean on no set schedule. She knows now I will be alert so hoping that will keep her aware. I don’t think it was her. I think it was her son. He was the one who “found it”.

 

[bling_dream19]

Hi wonderful people! My bday was yesterday and it was a lot of fun. We took a drive on Skyline Drive and saw the gorgeous foliage and mountains and watched the sunset, ate some Brunswick stew for lunch. We are going to do a little hike today, hit a winery and head back home and pick up my new setting. I am definitely feeling my Scorpio energy. Just wearing citrine and seeing the fall colors makes me feel very secure in who I am. Happy birthday to your sisters bday coming up Missy! So here are some Blue Ridge Mountains and my new gorgeous, vintage, first half bezel citrine and diamond ring.
Missy, gosh really hoping thyroid starts to normal. Its very tough to manage. That is so nice of Jimmy to have you txt for icecream that is soo sweet. Jersey folks are good people. Your fall beach pics are just awesome. Marcy, junebug and Austina thank you for your encouragement of picking out own gifts. I think that's great marriage advice! Auntie is just soo cute Kate the Great! Love and hugs to all!

 

[missy]

Hi wonderful people! My bday was yesterday and it was a lot of fun. We took a drive on Skyline Drive and saw the gorgeous foliage and mountains and watched the sunset, ate some Brunswick stew for lunch. We are going to do a little hike today, hit a winery and head back home and pick up my new setting. I am definitely feeling my Scorpio energy. Just wearing citrine and seeing the fall colors makes me feel very secure in who I am. Happy birthday to your sisters bday coming up Missy! So here are some Blue Ridge Mountains and my new gorgeous, vintage, first half bezel citrine and diamond ring.
Missy, gosh really hoping thyroid starts to normal. Its very tough to manage. That is so nice of Jimmy to have you txt for icecream that is soo sweet. Jersey folks are good people. Your fall beach pics are just awesome. Marcy, junebug and Austina thank you for your encouragement of picking out own gifts. I think that's great marriage advice! Auntie is just soo cute Kate the Great! Love and hugs to all!

Happy birthday sweet @bling_dream19 !!!
So glad you had a wonderful birthday ❤
Gorgeous bling

 

[AV_]

@av Are you still enjoying work?

It used to be my favorite game before being work (reading accross the shelves of a library), if work doesn't work, there is always the pleasure of work to turn to. The latest piece I've taken up is nearly too much, I had to take a break & this is new (intriging!).
I hope you are enjoying the time with your nieces! None of mine will be within visiting range this winter.

 

[AV_]

Many Happy Returns @bling_dream19 !
It does feel good to wear the colors of the season in jewelry & fall colors are the obvious choices (spring & summer do not quite know what collor they are; winter does)

 

[Scandinavian]

Good afternoon ladies! I tried to read up but failed miserably. LOL. Will try again tomorrow. Just returned from Copenhagen again. My mother wanted to go home today so I had to go there to escort her home. Long day. Got up at 04.45. I’m such a baby! Missy is probably doing lunch by then LOL. Being in Copenhagen for too many hours actually turned out to have its advantages. I stumbled upon a jewellery store there. Full of pink argyle diamonds. Wupsi. DH is way too kind so he asked if I would like a pink halo for my ring. And I would. So delivered it there today and is VERY excited and nervous going on super stressed about how it will turn out.
Will keep you posted!
hugs!

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

I hope you had a fun day with your nieces and grand nieces today @Calliecake, especially after your long dental appt yesterday. I’m not sure when the new Julian Fellows series starts, they’re just showing previews at the moment, so hopefully soon.

How cute is your little pumpkin @Tekate, and thank you, I always try to be the best possible friend. I’ve been seriously let down by so called friends in the past, but I’m always there for people who need me. I consider myself very lucky to have such good friends in the NIRDIs. Good luck with all the packing and moving, and I’ll be happy to help with any design choices, whether you want my help or not

What a lovely thing to do to send cards to the care home @marcy I’m sure they really appreciate it. Reeeesult that you had a good day at work, and came home to a lovely clean house. Did Marty get chosen to sit on a case today?


Good to have a busy but not so stressful day at work @canuk-gal, what lovely presents are you expecting for your b’day?

I’ve been to Barcelona @AV_ but just dI’d all the usual touristy things, so probably not seen it at it’s best.

Wow, that’s worrying about your cleaning lady’s son @Mamabean, hopefully she’s told him to keep his sticky fingers to himself! If we ever have anyone in the house to do things and I don’t know them, I follow them around and watch them like a hawk, I don’t care if they don’t like it. It’s so disappointing that people think they can take something from you just because they can, or they feel like you don’t deserve it

Oh my gosh @Scandinavian, a pink halo, is this for your biggie or another ring? I’m glad your Mum feels well enough to go home, but sorry that it meant such an early start for you. Hopefully she’ll continue to recover well in her own environment.

Happy belated birthday @bling_dream19, your citrine is just gorgeous, is it a Madeira citrine, certainly looks at home on your finger. Fab scenic photos., sounds like you had a thoroughly lovely day.

Great news from your ultrasound @missy, now to get your levels sorted and the kitties all better. I’m so glad your niece will be fine, she’s young and should heal quickly. I’m sorry your gums are still bleeding, hopefully when you’re not dealing with so much stress, things will get back to normal. Oh no to bad weather and snow, and no more cycling. I wonder if the arctic front we’re expecting is also heading your way? I love seeing your tranquil photos of the beach, and I hope being in such lovely surroundings is helping you cope with your hectic life at the moment.

Thanks for all the good wishes for Colin, he set off at 6.45am to get to his appointment. Everything is fine, the surgeon said the reason he had more pain than normal was that he had to repair a tear in the stomach wall. The swelling (in his nethers ) is caused by fluid, and will go down in time. This is exactly what I told him, but of course, he didn’t believe me! He’s signed him off, so unless there’s anything else, he’s good to go.

I went to Pilates today, and then we went to drop off our forms to request a postal vote as we’ll be away when there’s a general election, and we want to make sure our votes count.

It’s getting absolutely ridiculous here with the amount of fireworks going off. People just don’t seem to realise that their ‘fun’ causes great distress to others. I read yesterday about an 18 week old puppy dying of a heart attack from fear, not to mention veterans with PTSD. I just wish fireworks weren’t available to individuals and limited to one night a year, in an organised display away from homes. Dottie was always terrified and would try and hide away from the noise.

Sorry, rant over, hope everyone is having a good day

 

[Scandinavian]

@Austina The halo is for the big rock. Hopefully it will cure my dss... the diamonds really do shrink after a while lol but not kidding. You are so good to go to Pilates! I have never tried. Too scary for an old timber log like me... Our dogs really hate fireworks too!

@missy Ultrasound? Are you okay? And how are the kitties? I read you are still doing the dips, but is there improvement? And Greg? I hope he is not too exhausted from work with everything else? I know I would be lol! You both are true angels.

@Calliecake You okay from the dental appointment?

@marcy How are the nn’s? Marty doing jury duty?

@junebug17 How is everything?

@AV_ I love Barcelona, especially the old town. Such a tourist. LOL

 

[AV_]

@Scandinavian You will have a spectacular ring! Pink is fun & good news.
I don't have the tourist bone yet.

 

[bling_dream19]

Good afternoon ladies! I tried to read up but failed miserably. LOL. Will try again tomorrow. Just returned from Copenhagen again. My mother wanted to go home today so I had to go there to escort her home. Long day. Got up at 04.45. I’m such a baby! Missy is probably doing lunch by then LOL. Being in Copenhagen for too many hours actually turned out to have its advantages. I stumbled upon a jewellery store there. Full of pink argyle diamonds. Wupsi. DH is way too kind so he asked if I would like a pink halo for my ring. And I would. So delivered it there today and is VERY excited and nervous going on super stressed about how it will turn out.
Will keep you posted!
hugs!

Yay!!!! Cant wait to see what you've come up with! Pink diamonds yum

 

[bling_dream19]

Happy birthday sweet @bling_dream19 !!!
So glad you had a wonderful birthday ❤
Gorgeous bling

Thank you so much Missy you are the best!!! Hugs to you!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

@Austina LOLOL....I already have some things on my list!!!!! I had a discount coupon and bought some Estee Lauder online....gosh is it easy to spend! LOL

Went to my favorite shop to get my earrings fixed....and have some PLANS for some goodies.....they had a great pair of rose gold hoops--right up my alley! Perfect size etc etc...I could have a few or 5 new pieces....LOL Hello Birthday!!! Gosh they had a stunning matching set of plump (diamond) pears...…..

I work the rest of the week and don't look forward to walking in the deep freeze. Oh well better to work when the weather is rotten.

Shout out NIRDIs!

 

[MamaBee]

LOL on writing War and Peace in the other threads. I missed that and will go check it out.

And Grrrrr about the cleaning lady. What nerve. I would look for another Joanne and believe me it's not easy for me to say that. I would not tolerate that behavior and I am sorry she stressed you like that.

Good luck at the periodontist today.

Thank you @missy I can’t prove that my cleaner knew her son took it...Mothers can sometimes be blind to what their children..even adult are capable of...I remember her not being to be able to clean the house at one point because he was in some kind of trouble. I’m just so positive he took it and either she read him the riot act or he decided he better put it back. C’mon...It’s on the dining room table on the blue runner...and then it’s not..Then it turns up...It sounds fishy but I can’t prove it. What is frustrating me..is that I’m going to put a tip besides her normal tip in a card thanking her for finding it...or for wrestling it out of her son’s hands. I really don’t think she will was the one that took it. I’ll just be happy when I’m an get it on Friday.

 

[canuk-gal]

Thank you @missy I can’t prove that my cleaner knew her son took it...Mothers can sometimes be blind to what their children..even adult are capable of...I remember her not being to be able to clean the house at one point because he was in some kind of trouble. I’m just so positive he took it and either she read him the riot act or he decided he better put it back. C’mon...It’s on the dining room table on the blue runner...and then it’s not..Then it turns up...It sounds fishy but I can’t prove it. What is frustrating me..is that I’m going to put a tip besides her normal tip in a card thanking her for finding it...or for wrestling it out of her son’s hands. I really don’t think she will was the one that took it. I’ll just be happy when I’m an get it on Friday.

I am happy your ring was found....or rescued. It is sad people cannot be trusted.

 

[MamaBee]

@Austina..I’m mild natured normally...but I can definitely not be a wimp about getting my point across. I just pick my battles carefully. I had people tell me..including family that it rattles people a little when I’m extra firm and looking you in the eye when I think I’ve been wronged...Haha...I just don’t do it often so it’s a little unsettling....I think I scared the cleaning lady because I’m usually so nice to her..but I was definitely firm..and insisted it was there when I left. Of course, true to my nature, I felt sick to my stomach and near tears afterwards.
I’m sorry Colin is still having pain..but glad the doctor discharged him....It will just take time for his **** to settle down...poor guy...It does sound uncomfortable..
I only iron the pillowcases and top thirds of the sheets for people that are staying over. I’m just happy to have clean sheets...but would love to have them ironed. How do you do it without the sheets falling to the floor over the ironing board?
@bling_dream19 Happy Belated Birthday! You are so sweet so you deserve to have the best birthday! It sounds like it was a fun day! The photos are beautiful..and that ring...sooooo pretty!
@Tekate Autie’s Halloween costume is too adorable! She’s growing so fast! She looks so much older sitting on the step! I hope your jaw isn’t giving you too much trouble. I can’t believe what a trooper you are packing up a house with the jaw pain...
Thank you for all the kind words about me. I really appreciate everything you say. I think the same about you. You do a lot for everyone..cheering everyone up..and here you are with all the stuff you have to do...You are one of the nicest people I know..and I really feel that every one of the NIRDI’s are too! I’m so happy I found you all.
@Calliecake I’m a big fan of Downton Abbey...I cant wait to see the movie. My husband would rather stick needles in his eyes than watch it..but offered to come with me. I think I will go by myself or with David. I want to sit next to someone that loves them too. David will be happy as long as I buy him a gigantic soda and a box of candy! Hahaha
I’m going to send this and start a new one. I don’t like the new format changes...I keep losing posts and other weird things happen when I post pics or use smilies...I do appreciate all the hard work the moderators do to keep this board running...but I’m old and a little tech challenged...

 

[MamaBee]

@junebug17 How is your daughter feeling? I hope she continues to feel good.
I’m trying to catch up but I can’t find where you found garnet drops? That would be so pretty! I considered getting a pair of stones..but then I would have to pay for David to make the drops..That would be more than I wanted to spend. Have you found any great places that sell them already done?
Thank you for always asking about Chris and giving me sympathy about my mother..haha...
@canuk-gal Haha that your glutes are firm but your head is mushy...I think I have it the other way around! I can’t believe you still went cycling in such cold weather..I can’t take the cold..I do love cold weather better than the heat..but I like to be inside...When I have to walk Bailey..the poor dog gets the fast shuffle...He has to do his business and I run back inside! Thank you for all your kind words lately..
@Scandinavian I’ve been following your posts about your mom. I’m hoping that chemo will take care of the rest they couldn’t get out.
Your husband is definitely a keeper...He bought you that beautiful diamond necklace and now offers to buy you pink Argyle diamonds..Holy cow! I don’t know if I saw the rock you want to halo..Is it the ring in your avatar? Have you worn your diamond necklace yet? I I don’t go anywhere fancy enough to wear something that blingy..
@marcy When you describe your weather and the amount of snow and ice you get...it reminds me of the movie Fargo. You need to get a Caterpillar to get out in bad weather! I think you said you have a Macan? How does it handle in snow and ice? That was so nice of your husband’s friends to dig you out that time it snowed you in...
I’m glad that Groucho has been a little nicer lately...Do you think it finally hit home that she has to change her ways? Thank goodness you had a little time without her when she took off.
@AV_ You’ve been a busy girl with all your work...How is your back yard? Is it more tame? It will be fun to be able to do more to it next year. Do you think you accomplished a lot since you moved in?
@Daisys and Diamonds I loved your ideas for my brunch..I think I’m going to move it more towards an early lunch than brunch..Somehow I think it will be easier.
What is wrong with Gary’s eyes? I tried to go back and find it but I couldn’t find it. I hope it isn’t anything serious.
@Slick1 How is everything going at work? How are the newlyweds? Do they live near you?
I had David bezel a pair of older diamond studs I had. They aren’t as high quality as my new ones..but I still love them because they were my first pair. I think he’s saving them until he finishes my princess halo earrings...I’m pretty excited. I haven’t been buying anything for a while...I need a jewelry fix..
@missy What day is your dad’s pacemaker being done? I love the photo you shared of the two of them together. They look so sweet. I know you must be worried...I want to say some prayers for him when he’s getting it done.
I washed my car today with a bucket and a rag...It seems I have to go through the app in the car to disable something so it can go through the car wash. I just want to drive it in and not have to figure it out. I didn’t have time so I just got a bucket and a rag and started washing the outside with Fabuloso and water. I love the smell of that stuff. Now my car smells like lavender! I have to vacuum the inside of the car tomorrow...but not the cargo area. My hubby offered to vacuum that out for me on Thursday morning to at least get most of the hair off. Then I’ll bring Bailey to his hotel...come home and vacuum out whatever he shed on the trip there. At least it won’t be as bad because my hubby will have it pretty clean. I want to buy Bailey a suit that he can wear to keep the shedding down in the car! The amount he sheds is crazy..
@Austina I hope you are getting some sleep now...I think you said you’ve been waking at 4am. I wake up at 12am and have trouble getting back to sleep..I get up at 5:30 for David so I feel like the walking dead.
Sweet dreams everyone...Big hugs...

 

[MamaBee]

I am happy your ring was found....or rescued. It is sad people cannot be trusted.

Thank you Sharon...I’ll be relieved to get there on Friday...It was so weird that as I was driving back to Pa I knew it could be a problem..but decided I was making a big deal about it...that she would just put it in the dish in my kitchen like I asked. I should have turned around to get it...I used to trust everyone..but not anymore...It’s definitely sad..

 

[AV_]

@Mamabean I've been chopping wood & uprooting hedge & piling rotten wicker furniture - waiting for a couple more rains to wet down the dry grass field near this place, so I can light my pire safely. I can't say that the yard is tame. Until the end of February, I'll keep prunning & burning. I am enjoying the workout, bruises & scratches etal. This year has been such, reading 'November' on the calendar page makes me smile.

 

[canuk-gal]

@Mamabean I've been chopping wood & uprooting hedge & piling rotten wicker furniture - waiting for a couple more rains to wet down the dry grass field near this place, so I can light my pire safely. I can't say that the yard is tame. Until the end of February, I'll keep prunning & burning. I am enjoying the workout, bruises & scratches etal. This year has been such, reading 'November' on the calendar page makes me smile.

Take care! Thorns can be wicked!!!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[AV_]

@canuk-gal Even the grass is thorny! It is highly cathartic to burn the stuff.

 

[Scandinavian]

@Mamabean Thank you! Yes, the one in my avatar. It has a thread here somewhere... it’s a 5ct mrb that I wanted to halo with Missy this summer. But not being able to go to NYC any time soon, the pinks will have to do lol. I’ll find some other project for playing with @missy later. Perhaps a double halo might be fun....? Lol. Kidding. I think. And you don’t need to go anywhere fancy to wear fancy bling. The grocery store does just fine! Diamonds are so classic they can do no wrong.... lol....

got to run! My grandmother has got an infection on her cornea (?) in her eye, so I must go pick up her prescription now.

Hugs!

 

[missy]

GM girls! Happy Wonderful Wednesday.

I stumbled upon a jewellery store there. Full of pink argyle diamonds. Wupsi. DH is way too kind so he asked if I would like a pink halo for my ring. And I would. So delivered it there today and is VERY excited and nervous going on super stressed about how it will turn out.

And we are very excited for you dear @Scandinavian! And glad your mom is recuperating at home. Wonderful news. Wishing for good news for your mom. And I hope your grandmother's corneal infection heals promptly. Hugs.

We are not doing the dips for now as the Vet wants to hold off as it is harsh for Fred who has asthma and his asthma gets exacerbated with the dips. He is the one who really needs the dips unfortunately since he is not getting the oral antifungals. Right now while are waiting for the cultures to come back we are shampooing them with anti fungal (Malaseb) shampoo. Fred gets it twice a week and we are shampooing the other 3 every 6 days. Thanks for asking.

As for my ultrasound it's because I have nodules on my thyroid that can become cancerous so we are monitoring them. And well let's just say as with most people we have a lot going on and no one understands that more than the dear NIRDIs. Anyway know you and your mom are always in my thoughts and prayers dear @Scandinavian. I have lots of room for love and caring and there is always room for more. (((HUGS))).

Thank you @missy I can’t prove that my cleaner knew her son took it...Mothers can sometimes be blind to what their children..even adult are capable of...I remember her not being to be able to clean the house at one point because he was in some kind of trouble. I’m just so positive he took it and either she read him the riot act or he decided he better put it back. C’mon...It’s on the dining room table on the blue runner...and then it’s not..Then it turns up...It sounds fishy but I can’t prove it. What is frustrating me..is that I’m going to put a tip besides her normal tip in a card thanking her for finding it...or for wrestling it out of her son’s hands. I really don’t think she will was the one that took it. I’ll just be happy when I’m an get it on Friday.

Yes I have a similar scenario where our Brooklyn cleaning person brings her son and sometimes her DD. I trust her but not sure about the kids. But if ever I realized something was going on that would be the end. And also the fact that she probably knew (had to) that her son took something doesn't sit well with me and if you continue to employ her I would hope you insist she is not allowed to bring her son. Of course it's your decision lol and I am sorry to come across so militantly about this but it really hurts my heart and brain when a trusted employee behaves like this. Sorry Joanne and just glad you are getting your ring back. I love the smell of lavender by the way and spray lavender in my bedroom right before bed. Very relaxing. Hugs.

Went to my favorite shop to get my earrings fixed....and have some PLANS for some goodies.....they had a great pair of rose gold hoops--right up my alley! Perfect size etc etc...I could have a few or 5 new pieces....LOL Hello Birthday!!! Gosh they had a stunning matching set of plump (diamond) pears...…..

I work the rest of the week and don't look forward to walking in the deep freeze. Oh well better to work when the weather is rotten.

Woohoo! Happy birthday indeed! I love rose gold hoops and it sounds gorgeous and amazing and a stunning set of plump pears I am fainting right now. Plump pears pearfection! I hear you on not looking forward to the deep freeze but yes if one is working better to do it when the weather is inclement so one doesn't feel like one is missing out. I know when I was working I sometimes felt cheated when it was sunny and gorgeous out and I had to be inside. LOL. Speaking of the cold I bought a supposedly very warm coat impulse purchase. Greg doesn't know about it but he probably does as I used PayPal and it shows up in his email. It was pretty expensive and I know I don't need another winter coat but since we are at the beach and my very warmest coats are back in Brooklyn I went for it. But I am sort of regretting it now. Maybe I will make it my holiday gift from him so as not to feel like I threw the money away. But I digress. As usual. I hope the rest of your work week goes very smoothly and is satisfying and that all is well and that the weather is better than predicted. And dear Sharon, a very happy and healthy birthday month to you. XOXO.

I've been chopping wood & uprooting hedge & piling rotten wicker furniture - waiting for a couple more rains to wet down the dry grass field near this place, so I can light my pire safely. I can't say that the yard is tame. Until the end of February, I'll keep prunning & burning. I am enjoying the workout, bruises & scratches etal. This year has been such, reading 'November' on the calendar page makes me smile.

Sounds wonderful and very productive. So glad you are enjoying working in the yard and keeping it beautiful. Very satisfying. And also getting a workout so a win win. Be careful of the scratches and bruises and I am glad November is giving you some cheer. Much needed and much deserved and may that long continue. I will be more cheerful when the days start getting longer at the end of December lol. But I will be more cheerful if we get good news re the cats. Praying and hoping and whatever comes we will continue dealing with it one day at a time. Hugs to you @AV_ you bring a smile to my face every day and thank you for that dear girl.

Thanks for all the good wishes for Colin, he set off at 6.45am to get to his appointment. Everything is fine, the surgeon said the reason he had more pain than normal was that he had to repair a tear in the stomach wall. The swelling (in his nethers ) is caused by fluid, and will go down in time. This is exactly what I told him, but of course, he didn’t believe me! He’s signed him off, so unless there’s anything else, he’s good to go.

I went to Pilates today, and then we went to drop off our forms to request a postal vote as we’ll be away when there’s a general election, and we want to make sure our votes count.

It’s getting absolutely ridiculous here with the amount of fireworks going off. People just don’t seem to realise that their ‘fun’ causes great distress to others. I read yesterday about an 18 week old puppy dying of a heart attack from fear, not to mention veterans with PTSD. I just wish fireworks weren’t available to individuals and limited to one night a year, in an organised display away from homes. Dottie was always terrified and would try and hide away from the noise.

So glad Colin is A OK, what a relief. Yes to Pilates and I wish I could join you! Ugh to the fireworks. That really makes me mad and sad at the same time. I am crying reading about that poor sweet puppy. What an inhumane world we live in where most people only care about themselves. It's a brutal world. I am so thankful for the warmth and caring and kindness and love the NIRDIs share. More than words can say. I wish one of us could rule the world and then it would be a nice place to be for all creatures. Except for bugs. I don't like bugs they scare me but once again I digress.


@bling_dream19 aww thank you and right back at ya girlfriend. Hugs and love and all that good stuff. What is going on the rest of the week? Any plans for the weekend? Staying put or coming down the shore perhaps? It's going to be freezing here quite literally I believe. Stay warm and cozy and happy.

@Slick1 Boo to snowflakes. Real and figurative. The figurative ones are the worst though and I know you kwim. LOL. I can laugh about it but maybe you are too close to it to do so. But sending you hugs and love and may all the parents behave themselves. Have a good Wednesday.

@marcy aww thanks for thinking of me yesterday and lol Greg wasn't mad at all. He loves to joke about my OCD and cycling and how I can never cycle enough and that article showed how much worse I could be hahaha....I still cannot figure out how that guy managed it but I have yet to read the entire article but am going to later for sure. We were running errands at that time so didn't have a chance but to skim. How was the rest of your workday? Hope it went smoothly. Did Marty tell you about the case he is on? Very exciting that it isn't a civil case. But for you and me, no thanks. I was saying to Greg how I dread getting on a jury case because I cannot sit still for so long so I feel Marty's pain. Sending you hugs and hoping today is an easy day that goes smoothly. And that the weather is warming up by you.

@Jimmianne hope all is well by you and keeping good thoughts for you.

@Tekate Kate the very great, hope things are going smoothly and I am thinking of you and sending love and healing vibes.

Yesterday we shampooed everyone and cleaned and disinfected and I worked out and we ran some errands and then the day was over. Goes so fast. Today we are attempting cycling despite the cold temps...it is 40 degrees right now or below and windy so not sure how many miles we will accomplish but grateful to get out and cycle at all. And hopefully there will be room for ice cream in the day haha. Jimmy offered to open for us yesterday (he is now closed Mon and Tues) but we didn't get to cycle so we didn't take him up on his offer like we did Monday. I am really touched at how kind he is. Greg said what are we going to do next spring and summer if Days is open 7 days a week again. We cannot just disappear from Jimmy's world but I prefer Days so it's a conundrum. I guess we will split the week despite Days being bigger portions (I love large portion sizes what can I say haha I was a depression era baby in another life I think) and a better setting because it's nicer on the Days porch enjoying ice cream. Plus Dave is a salty old guy and I enjoy that. Jimmy is so sweet though but no challenge if you kwim. And Jimmy's ice cream is almost twice the cost of Dave's for half the portion. But we cannot just disappear on Jimmy so we will compromise. That's what I love about Greg. He is always considerate and thinking of others.

OK off in a bit to clean. I hope everyone has a great day and I am thinking of all you wonderful ladies. And sending hugs.

And LOL this is it exactly.



Yup this is how it feels to have a low functioning thyroid and my complexion matches haha.


Will not leave it on that note however. Rather here you go. Have a wonderful Wednesday!



There is no wrong way to drink coffee.

 

[missy]

Speaking of coffee ahhh just got another cup. So good if I say so myself. My coffee beats all the store bought coffee no contest. Just ask Greg. Though he might be biased haha.

@missy What day is your dad’s pacemaker being done? I love the photo you shared of the two of them together. They look so sweet. I know you must be worried...I want to say some prayers for him when he’s getting it done.

Joanne! I missed this, thank you so much. My dad's surgery is tomorrow. Thank you for thinking of him and for your good wishes. He had an allergic reaction to the blood thinner they put him on in preparation of the surgery and it mimicked a heart attack. OMG. My parents didn't tell me about it til the next day. Very scary as they thought he was having a heart attack and even then they didn't call the ambulance. It's a miracle they made it this far in life. I worry about them. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts and from your mouth to g-d's ears. (((Hugs))).

@Daisys and Diamonds how is Gary doing? How is Melanie doing? And how are you doing dear girl? Thinking of you and hoping your week is going well and that your loved ones are all feeling well. XOXO.

 

[Scandinavian]

@missy Thank you for the update on the kitties! And best of luck to your father!
As it turns out, my grandmother might also need the same surgery. Two days ago her feet started swelling up and her doctor has put her on blood thinner to prepare for a pacemaker. Lol almost wrote peacemaker. Wouldn’t that be something to have attached close to your heart.
We are going to the beach house this weekend to inspect the work that hopefully will be finished this week. And oil the floors. Yippi. Lol. I want to do it myself because I’m an idiot.

 

[missy]

@missy Thank you for the update on the kitties! And best of luck to your father!
As it turns out, my grandmother might also need the same surgery. Two days ago her feet started swelling up and her doctor has put her on blood thinner to prepare for a pacemaker. Lol almost wrote peacemaker. Wouldn’t that be something to have attached close to your heart.
We are going to the beach house this weekend to inspect the work that hopefully will be finished this week. And oil the floors. Yippi. Lol. I want to do it myself because I’m an idiot.

Thank you! And oh no good luck to your dear Grandma @Scandinavian! My dad was put on blood thinners too in prep for the surgery. Please tell her if she has any weird symptoms it might be the blood thinner. Good luck to her and please let us know how she is doing.

What is going on with her eye Scandi?

Enjoy the beach house. And you are not an idiot dear sweet Scandi. Far from it. XOXO.

 

[missy]

@Mamabean how did your periodontist appointment go? I feel your pain and hate to go the any doctor but especially dentists and such. Ouch and Oy. I usually have to talk myself into going and not the other way around lol. Hope it went well and no (or little) blood was shed and you are doing A OK. XOXO.

 

[Scandinavian]

Thank you! And oh no good luck to your dear Grandma @Scandinavian! My dad was put on blood thinners too in prep for the surgery. Please tell her if she has any weird symptoms it might be the blood thinner. Good luck to her and please let us know how she is doing.

What is going on with her eye Scandi?

Enjoy the beach house. And you are not an idiot dear sweet Scandi. Far from it. XOXO.

Not really sure about the eye. It looks infected, like the eye ball itself is hurting. But she has had too high pressure on that eye before so she is doing regular checkups with an eye specialist. But she also has glaucoma so might be related to that? I didn’t go with her to the doc because I was in Copenhagen. So had to send my dad. lol. Grandma is my mother’s mother. So he thought two children, two dogs AND grandma duty was a little overkill poor guy.

 

[MamaBee]

@missy That so scary that they didn’t call an ambulance for your dad...OMG...I will say a prayer for him throughout the day tomorrow..I hope it goes smoothly...xxxooo
Yes..I feel like that mannequin...I would love to be her size though...haha
Love the kitty cartoon! Yes..I love my own coffee better...I only drink decaf or I get heart palpitations...but it’s still brewed so it still tastes good to me...
I had nodules on my thyroid..They tried to aspirate or get a piece of tissue but they weren’t able to...so I had my thyroid destroyed with radioactive iodine. We didn’t need a night light for a long time...
@marcy Did Marty just get called to jury duty..or is he doing it now? I get exempted from it because I’m a full time caretaker for David and my mom. My husband is always traveling so it just me.
@Scandinavian You have a 5 carat MRB! I have to go look for that thread! Haloeing your rock in pink diamonds will be so beautiful!
I’m sorry that now your grandmother may need the same surgery as Missy’s dad. You have a lot on your plate right now.
It might actually be therapeutic for you to oil your floors. I threw myself into doing manual handywoman things when I was going through a difficult time with my son David. He would get on the school bus and I would haul slate and put in my walk in the front of the house. The only trouble is I’m paying for it now with a bad back, neck, and degenerative disk disease. The doctor told me I wore out my disks like an old shoe...Just be careful..Oiling the floors sounds wonderful to me...haha I’m upset I can’t do those kinds of things anymore. Pics please when you are done!
@canuk-gal You sound like you are on a jewelry roll! I would have thought about purchasing those diamond hoops but I already have a pair. Your pink gold hoops sound pretty...Did you get them? When is your birthday?
@Slick1 I hope you are doing well...Did you see a snowflake? Haha...I missed your post..and of course now I can’t find it...
I have to get the house in order before the girls come tomorrow. They’re cleaning because after my lunch in Maryland with one niece...we’re hightailing it back to Pa to see our other niece and her family. Getting both houses in order will be a feat! Haha
Have a great day girlfriends!