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Chevy ~ "can't walk to Starbucks's today".......but you were out there shoveling a path to feed the squirrels! Not a path to the sidewalk! No excuses from you young lady. Leave the shovel alone. I know for a fact that squirrels will come to the door or window if they are hungry. Have your Starbucks delivered, wrap yourself in a nice warm blanket and feed those critters from the back door!
You are much too loved to have anything bad happen to you 💕
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Next time don't shovel with your high heels on.
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Oh you GUYS! Yes, I expect Sheri to call soon....
Sheppers! Funny Pictures! Hah! The reason I was hollering for Hubby, was my hands were FREEZING! And it was so slippery underneath me, I could not get traction! Oh...the phone just rang, but it wasn't Sheri.... It was BIL.... I'm not going to answer it Spookie.... and don't YOU call her!
Spookie! Is that green stuff where you are? Like PLANTS? or is that a picture somewhere? A CHRISTMAS CACTUS??? And trees? I'm trying not to be jealous!
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Yeah that's my back yard. If I had Sheries phone I'd call her. I'm sure Janie will rat you out.
The white one is a thanksgiving cactus which is opening late. The red one should be right on schedule.
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No you COULDN'T! I catch enough hell from her anyway.... Hah! Yes.... Janie will tell her Sister.... those TWO! Spookie, I can't believe that is a real picture. You got that out of a magazine somewhere! You must have been to a Solarium or something like that.
Loverly, TELL her NO!
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a better pic of them. They stay outside all year long. I only bring in for hurricane or 30s temps. Yes, it can get that cold here. I've even seen snow here 3 times.
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exactly right
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Chvey, ShepK said right "You are much too loved to have anything bad happen to you 💕" Please,one time pole dance is funny enough, we don't want to see you do shovel dance. Please support the local youngster and give them a winter shovel job.
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Yes, either stay inside or get one of these to help keep you vertical:
It's an upgrade from the Croc.
Hi Eeyore! The wind blew you in just at the right time. We all need to give Ms. Chevy a hard time so she will stay put.
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Chevy, please don't risk getting hurt again by shoveling. You need to save that energy for other things
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NIce one Chevy! The pic about uses of salt. But, please listen to everyone and remember that we (none of us) DO NOT bounce anymore. More likely cracking. Do you remember I said that last Summer after I fell face first on the concrete after my hip dislocated? Ice only makes it worse, ta boot!
Yesterday I went to the store to get a few groceries because snow is forecast for tomorrow again. The sun was shining and the buses were running nicely. Well once the sun went down the roads froze and the bus I take home would only drop me off a half a mile from my apt. The sidewalks are covered in about 3 inches of ice. I could just picture a repeat of Wednesday and having to stay in a hotel again. NOOOO! Fortunately, a friend from church and her son picked me up from the bus stop and drove me the rest of the way. I was sooooo happy to walk in my front door and put my slippers on! Later crawling into my flannel sheets.
Tuesday's outing to the Zoo was fun, although freezing cold. We only made for 2.5 hours, then called it quits. Due to the temps. we only saw a sea otter who was sleeping on her back in the water, a river otter, 2 black bears, 4 elephants in an indoor arena, some lions and a cheetah. We will go back again in the Spring when the weather is nicer. The Zoo Lights Christmas display was very pretty though. We then decided to take the MAX train to the airport just for the fun of it. As it turns out that experience has made it much easier for me to navigate the trip there on January 3rd.
January 3rd will be a VERY long day. I leave home at 5 a.m. to ride with a friend the 30 miles to Wilsonville, then take the Commuter train to Beaverton, then transfer to the MAX train red-line to the airport. My flight leaves at 10:40 a.m. with me arriving in Spokane at approx. 12 noon, then I have an 8 hour layover and get to do the whole thing in reverse. I expect I be back home on January 4th at about 1 a.m. I sure hope Kirbs will be up to sleeping in that day, with a potty run and breakfast in there, then back to sleep.
Spookie - I have a friend who lives in Tampa and that little turkey just loves to post videos on FB of him in his Jacuzzi trying to sound so humble. Hmph!
Your Cacti are beautiful! I have a Christmas cactus that I tried to put outside a couple years ago and it nearly died. I brought it back inside, but it has never bloomed again.
MammaRay - You looked very cozy in your PJ's drinking your Cocoa. So glad your aren't experiencing the same amount of SE's as before.
Sheppers - As you'd expect, I am very disappointed that Kirby won't be home for Christmas, but I also know that he is happy as can be playing with his birth family and being hugged, kissed, spoiled all around. He is getting better daily with his potty training on the pee pads. He has yet to put his feet on actual outdoor turf. It is too cold (5 or less degrees) for him at this age. The other thing that occurred to me today is that during this extended time he is there, he is building a relationship with them, they are getting to know him better and if (only IF) it ever becomes necessary for Anna to take Kirby back (due to my health) then there will be that relational basis already in place.
Hello Feline - Are you and your family ready for Christmas?
Lita - I also had experiences in my childhood that have had life long effects on me, but I am thankful I have been given the grace to not be one of the people who became bitter and negative. However, I think those experiences did have a direct effect on the the life choices I made.
At age 11 I was attacked from behind by my Mother's second ex-husband, and to this day if someone startles me, no matter where I am, I still scream. Poor people look at me like I'm crazy or think that it is them I am afraid of. It isn't. It has happened in the grocery store, offices and many other places. So embarrassing.
Loverly - Those boots look like you'd need hooves to wear them. Odd foot shape.
Also, on Dr. Mercola's site there is a product called Krill Oil spray that has something like 268 sprays in it and it is supposed to help with dry skin and other stuff for animals. If you check it out look under "Pet Supplements". Dosing is dependent on the dogs weight. There is a video explaining its uses, so maybe it would be helpful for Mitzy.
Has anyone heard from Susan. I haven't seen her posting recently. I hope she's doing okay.
Hello Smaarty!
Okay, catch you all later!
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Aw you guys! You are all too sweet! I will be more careful from now on! When we walk to Starbucks, I take a cane.... It's just that I'm always fooling around here, and don't mind falling, because I can usually just get back up! But there was ice under the snow, and I just slid around.... Hah! That HIP thing.... It was DRY! Sunny out! And I just twisted my ankle on this rock! THAT was 2 years ago...... So SEE? It isn't like I do it all the time.....
MAN Loverly! Those boots are majorly ugly. I love Crocs.... but not those ones! Those are more like Spookie's style.
I remember when our youngest Grandson was growing up... I think he was about 10.... So I said to him, something about his " Thongs".... meaning his shoes! He immediately told me THEY ARE FLIP FLOPS, NOT THONGS! Haaaaaaaaaaaah! He thought "thongs" were what trampy little women wore!.... Guess now I know better!
Okay, I'll behave! I LOVE your name Eeeeeeeeeeeyore!
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Kirby is still learning doggy life from his mom. Some breeders won't let the pups go till 12 weeks because of that. And he should have all his shots before he's on the ground. That's 14 weeks here.
I had Christmas cactus up north. Kept it in an east window year round. Didn't ever take it outside, or water it in October. Always bloomed on time. Moved it here, it died. Go figure.
I'm about an hour west of Tampa.
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Well, the front just got to my house a bit ago- and it is WINDYYYYYYYYYYY
dropped 20 degrees in about 3 minutes.
Those of you with snow and ice, please be careful. Especially you, Chevy!
Warm hugs to y'all!
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My goodness you girls have been chatty!
Junie, I'm so sorry about the delay with Kirby. You sure are going through a lot to bring him home. I hope it all goes smoothly! The zoo outing sounds nice, despite the cold.
Loverly, I second what Shep said about you!! That's a bummer about your tinnitus...does it affect you every day? So far so good with my new med.
Mommy, Congratualtions!
Chevy, BE CAREFUL!
MommaRay, I have boy/girl twins.
They are 16, but younger cognitively. They were born at 25 weeks and were 1 lb babies..1, 1 (DD) and 1, 13 (DS). 0 -
Chevy, my DD complains the same way about "thongs". But that what we called flip flops when I was a kid, too.
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I need to vent, and I could use a hug too.
Last year about this time my dad and I got into an argument. He had called my DD a name, and I told him I didn't like it. (He has a history of calling my children names like pest and brat, and in his book these are terms of endearment.) Anyway, things escalated and he literally said he was going to just stay away from me. We've never had a great relationship..my parents divorced when I was very young and I don't remember ever living with him, but I did see him some. We talked last spring and he accused me of saying hurtful things to him..he brought up a few instances that happened 4-14 years ago, and in the meantime he had been saying things about me on facebook. Nothing horrible, but little digs, like, "my daughter doesn't think I'm funny." Yet I still apologized for whatever I said that was hurtful, and the conversation ended with him again saying that he was going to stay away from me. In June, after my surgery, he sent me a message asking about coming for a visit. I told him that he could come see my kids, but that if he expected to engage with me, we first needed to have a conversation and work on the relationship and that I wasn't going to sweep everything under the rug. So, again, his response was forget it, and he'll just stay away.
Sorry this is long...yesterday I got a message and he said he's been having financial issues so doesn't have christmas gifts for the kids. Then he said he's sorry he disappointed me and he's not the father I want him to be. He said I no longer have to take charge when he dies..that he has asked someone else to handle his cremation and any money or insurance.
My heart hurts. My own dad has chosen not to be in my life. He would rather walk away, then work on making a better relationship. Now, a week before Christmas he's basically saying to me, don't bother with coming to my funeral. (Really nice of him to bring up right now!) Logically, I'm probably better off not having him in my life, but it hurts, and it's hard to explain to my kids. In recent years we only saw him on holidays anyway, but they did ask about him at Thanksgiving, and probably will at Christmas. All I've said so far is he is busy with other family. It's just makes me so sad and I'm not sure how to get over it.
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WildT.....
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WildTulip, Big hugs!! What a hurtful thing to do and piss poor timing right at Christmas. Sometimes people get very strange as they age. My Dad got into threatening to cut his grandkids out of his will. We finally got together and told him we didn't care what he did with his will - and he stopped it. I think he just did it to hurt you. And I know it hurts. My father chose to send money for my support but I've only seen him 3-4 times. I was raised by my grandparents after my mother's death. Luckily for me they were kind and treated me as their own.
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WildT, have you heard of the phrase "For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." ? I am sad for you that your father really does not know how to the mend the broken relationship because he focuses on his own hurts rather than yours. When we hurt we ironically tend to speak hurtful words. I feel sad for him also because he is a selfish man who is lost and blind. Forgive me for being blunt. He doesn't see the fact that he has a loving, selfless, and compassionate daughter who has so much love to offer. I am sure your kids will agree. You are giving your children what your dad falls short with you. I am really sorry for your pain.
The tinnitus is with me 24/7. Worse at night when there are less distractions. I am grateful though I can still hear.
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JunieB, aww the traveling to bring Kirby home sounds exhausting. Wish I could lend a hand to make it a little easier for you.
I thought about getting the krill oil too. Mitzy is currently on salmon oil. She does have a bit dry skin. Shep would be proud of me. I have not given Mitzy a bath since Thanksgiving. I just wipe her down with diluted vinegar water and that seems to help with the "doggy" smell. I falling asleep as I am typing. Better stop here. Nite nite
Good morning, Feline.
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WildT ~ Big (((HUGS)))
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WildT - I have had a similar relationship with my Mother and she has done the same in regards to her will and all that stuff, and it does hurt your heart a lot to know that the people who we think are supposed to love/support us, aren't able to. I spent my entire life trying to figure out what I could do to make my mother accept/approve of me, but it wasn't until this year I finally came to understand that her resentment/disapproval has nothing to do with me. I know I'm not without my own flaws, but she has her own demons that I cannot fix. Loverly said it exceptionally well in her post. People who are constantly hurting those near them are hurting badly themselves and do not know how to do anything but lash out. Much to theirs/our detriment. (((HUGS))) to you. Regardless of how anyone else sees you, always remember that you are a precious gift made in God's image. And you need to hold onto that. You have been entrusted with the gift of your children too, and have the power to not repeat the past.
Loverly - The Salmon oil isn't as good as Krill Oil. Dr. Mercola's products are much purer and not tainted with antibiotics, hormones, etc. The Krill is wild caught and sustainable. Not farm raised. Which is where most Salmon, even the ones we eat are. The mercola site recently put out an article on how most of the fish we buy in the store or get in restaurants is farm raised, thereby tainted & polluted. I am not trying to push Dr. Mercola's products, rather explaining what I am learning about the quality of what we and our pets eat and use, and how useful it is to know exactly where everything comes from and how it is raised. There is A LOT of consumer fraud out there.
I just read an article today about how adulterated the olive oil from Italy is because it is produced by very unethical companies. Apparently olive oil that comes from Australia, South Africa & California far surpass the products from Italy. Australia's especially, because they have such strict laws on the production of it.
Bringing Kirbs home will be a challenge, but so worth it. Just praying that the weather doesn't ground the planes on that week. It is already up to 33 degrees this morning and by Wednesday it is supposed to be in the 40's. Yippee!
Okay, Goodnight for now. Hopefully you are all sleeping soundly.
And Goodmorning to you Feline. ;0)
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Oh well RATS!!!!!!!!!! Tulip, just don't go worrying yourself none! It isn't really worth it..... HONEST !!! Your Father, and I use that term loosely has to put you on a guilt trip. Don't let it happen.... I'm old enough to know when people say things hurtful, they usually mean them. It isn't up to you to try and get through this.
He will never think he is wrong, or hurts anyone. He has this attitude that he is the Father, and that that's all that matters.... He thinks you are just his kid, and can say or do anything that suits him.
Honey, what he thinks or says, does not concern you.... ! Whether he wants you in his life NOW or never doesn't matter one whit! He is self-centered, and holier-than-thou, and doesn't CARE how he hurts people. I think I would like to smack him! For even SAYING that crap about cremation and insurance is just unforgivable.
Where is that skillet ? He was not a nice Father to you when you were little.... Does he think it is his DUTY to push himself into your life now? And just "un-friend" him on FB. LOTS of people have these toxic creeps in their lives.... It is up to US to decide if we put up with it, or just walk away.
So I am walking away from your "Father".... now you can do it too.... I'm so sorry this has hurt you..... When we are little, we can almost push it aside easier... but when we get older, we can then hold our loved ones closer, and just move away from hurtful people. HONEST! Damnit! he is such a jerk !!! So don't you feel bad... We all love you.... so now just know enough people love you, and we are always here...
Spookie! Do you still have that skillet, or did you loan it to somebody else? And your PLANT! Just do what you always did, and keep growing that beautiful CACTUS! Sometimes the more we ignore them, the more they like it! And YOU who live in Florida could grow a block of cement.... with FLOWERS coming out of it!
Junie, your post was so cute.... Yes, sometimes our Mom's are so busy doing their own stuff, that they don't know how to take time for us little girls.... too much going on in their life... We feel like we are just tagging along, trying to keep up, and stay out of trouble.... Sometimes you can find a way to become close, like we want it, but sometimes it just stays away.... but we learn to not be that way ourselves.... right? Maybe that's how we learn patience and understanding.
I used to baby-sit a little girl... my Daughter's age... And her Mom was like a tyrant to her... Always ridiculing and distant! Her Dad was different... So she grew up that way... Even at home... I didn't know her home life, until years later, and we stayed in touch... We met up again, after she was married.... She called me, and I'll never forget listening to her, and then meeting, and hearing how much she appreciated always being here with our "family"... Playing Tether-ball out back, seeing how George and I acted with the girls, laughing at the silly things the girls did.... etc.
Her life was alone... no TV.... then private Catholic schools... then her Dad passed away.... And her Mom just didn't have time for her, or even WANTED to be around her. She met her Husband to be.... and HER life changed! She found her own life, with her Husband, then 2 kids, and she just wanted to thank me for all she learned, and how she could have her own happy life! Her Mom is now in a nursing home, but doesn't want to be bothered. Lesa has tried, but her Mother is just too busy being miserable to ever find time for a Daughter who wanted to love her.....
We keep in touch! She is one of my "other" Daughters'..... And JANIE says... "Sure!!! I remember the time she made me say shit, and you put soap in my mouth!" (I'm sorry I did that, but I must have thought I had to teach them a lesson) When I reminded Lesa of that story we both laughed our socks off!
So we CHOOSE who we want in our lives... the people who care about us, and give US something to live for.....
Hope your Puppy comes to live with you soon!
It's 0 degrees out girls......! And I don't even hurt today... I must have hit so many things going down in the snow, nothing got injured! Hah!
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Ive got that 🍳 but can't let it go too far from sight. May need it for DAH soon.
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Spookie - those are called Christmas Cactus or Easter Cactus here!! Mine is blooming in my kitchen. It originally belonged to my Grandpa. who died in 1995.
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Chevy thank you for explaining to me what T-ball is!! DH and DH's family (from NC and FL) have never called it by its full name, they always say T-ball. Now just from that sentence of yours I have a much better mental picture!!
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