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13 years ago

Good Monday all,

I hope everyone had a great weekend. We didn't get the sunshine that was promised. Truthfully, I was hoping for rain but didn't get that either.

Maddie, for two years I have been trying to figure out how I could pull off going to the WEG's. It so expensive to go. Now there are all kinds of tickets for sale but attending all the events that I want would cost around a thousand dollars plus lodging. I am praying that NBC will give it the same coverage that they give the Olympics for it is truly the Olympics of the equestrian world. Congrats on your honors!

Nothing that I planned to do got done this weekend! My neighbor gave me 40 pounds of peaches! So I spent most of the weekend putting them up. I made jam and froze a bunch for cobbler or pie. What a nice gift.

I have had the good fortune of having lots of Bluebirds this year. I enjoy watching them flash around in their blue suits! I managed to get a couple decent pictures.

That's a little Chipping Sparrow in the group.

So lovely!

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tikanis
13 years ago
Good Morning!

I can't remember the last time I took a Monday off! (taking Tuesday too!)

Delivered DS to dorm room yesterday. What an adventure THAT was! Anywho, I am a free woman now, fully intent on doing all of the things I SHOULD have done before getting married, having kids. Today is all about tying up loose ends, reorganizing and relaxing.

Tomorrow, I will be out on the water. My kayak meet- up group is heading out for a few hours in the morning... lets see if I can load this boat ( the Lemon Drop) on the car by myself : )

I am all in for the Girlfriends Getaway! I already have a room mate ( Hi Suzanne!)

Maddie! CONGRATS! You is smart! : )

Dee Marie, your GF agenda is too funny!

Bj, check in, please.

Marci, DS' girlfriend is student teaching this year. It's a combo class, K and 1st. What do you, as a teacher, think of that mix?

Jan, what's up? Still walking?

Milkdud, How are you doing? Doesn't life just twist and turn? Glad to "see" you. Chin up, this will be over soon.

Iva mae, I'll bet I'm up 2 lbs as I have not tracked my food for 4 days and have eaten GARBAGE while packing and moving DS to the dorm. I am feeling kind of "yucky" from the junk food too, so I won't be doing that again soon...I guess we'll see on Wednesday.

Donna?? Where have you been??

Okay, East Coasters!! I will be in NYC soon. I cannot WAIT! October 3rd or 4th are good days for a meet up if you are able, I would LOVE it! Raeanne, Suzanne, Dee, Donna? Call me!

Can't spend all day in my pajamas here... so

Have a grape day!

Tikanis
aka_raeanne
13 years ago
Suzanne - thanks for the email. Totally enjoyed the photos and had to show my co-workers too.

Tikanis - The afternoon of the 3rd works for me. I would be coming in by train that morning and then leaving with my DD to come home that evening.

Maddie - Congrats you do deserve honors.

Making chili for dinner and it needs a stir. Enjoy your evening.
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aka_raeanne
13 years ago
Tikanis - I was looking at September. I can visit with you on Monday the 4th. The morning hours/early afternoon hours will work best for me. DD is visiting us that weekend and I will just go home with her on Sunday and be in the city on Monday. Fingers crossed that this works!
ivamae
13 years ago
tikanis, I'm not looking for good results Wednesday, either. I was at a birthday party yesterday with tons of food. I tried to be careful but not that careful, I'm afraid. I have been extra careful to-day though
tikanis
13 years ago
Hi again!

Iva mae, I feel your pain Lol! I do SO WELL when I use Fitday and track EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth. Nobody but myself to blame if I am up on Wednesday : (

Raeanne!!! That works PERFECTLY for me (how did I know that it would?) Monday, Oct 4th it is!! I am up before the crack of dawn, so if we plan ahead, I am good to go! My sister has a meet up too, and we are amazed that everything is falling into place so easily. You know, this is the first vacation I have had since Bill died. This truly makes my day AND my vacation! Call me when you have a chance.

First day of freedom came and went so quickly! Glad I have tomorrow off too. Okay, so I DO miss DS just a little. Boy, am I ever PROUD of that kid... overcame a serious ADD problem, had to pull him out of school and home school him during high school. But he overcame, learned great study habits and here he is at University. He's off to his new adventures and so am I. Maybe this sounds strange to some of you, but when I married so young and had kids etc. I didn't realize that there was still a LIFE AK (after kids)Lol!

If you are lookin' for me tonight you'll find me by candle light, wine, tubside, door open, MY music blasting... Why? because I CAN!! Ha ha!

XX OO Tikanis
donna_southnj
13 years ago
Hi!!

I have been lost in the world of Facebook - very, very addictive. I have connected with very old friends and family.

I am so in for the GF weekend - calendar marked. I don't have a roommate but will figure that out later :-)

Glad to see everyone and glad Tikanis and Raeanne are meeting up. We expect pictures!!!!

I will honestly do my best to post more often - all of you are important to me and I love you all!!!

Donna
tikanis
13 years ago
Oh we'll give you pictures alright!! : )

Had the best of talks with Suzanne today. : )!! Looks like we are good to go for the GF weekend, and a few days before, even :)

I can"t wait! !
nhsuzanne
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13 years ago
Good Wednesday all,

Ivamae, good luck today! You will do great!! It's a done deal.

Yes, tikanis and I had a super talk last evening. We have much in common. We do indeed have our plan for GF weekend and it's on the calendar so nothing will interfere.

Donna, maybe you and Dee Marie can hookup to ride and room together. Two Jersey goils heading north!

Maybe Besh will join us, she's close enough. Who else? Jan, Milkdud.

Milkdud, I am thinking of you and hoping your knee is improving daily. I am looking forward to having you back here on a regular basis.

I can't meet up in NY on those dates Raeanne and Tikanis. I am hosting a ride/drive Oct 1-4. More horse camping and fun. This is the last camp out of the year but maybe we will get warm enough weather to have another impromptu one.

BJ, how are the girls??

Marci, how are you doing/

Jan, are you on another vacations?

It's hump day so I better get at it!!
ivamae
13 years ago
tikanis, I hope you have done better than I have. I gained 1 pound this week. I'm still in the wiggle room but I'm not happy about it.

I'm going to my daughters cottage this weekend and I know that dieting won't take place there. The cottage is on Lake Erie, between Turkey Point and Long Point. It is beautiful there. I hope the weather co-operates but it doesn't sound too good. anyway, it will be good to spend time together.
nhsuzanne
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13 years ago
Good Thursday all,

Wherever you are! Check in please.
tikanis
13 years ago
Checking in, here, Sad day. Stayed up all night holding DS '
rabbit till she died in my arms. I'll miss you Honey Bunny.

our joke was that because of her I could come thru the door and say "hi Honey, I'm home!" silly, huh.
Hot bath, long nap and I'll check in later, : (
wodka
13 years ago
Hi, everyone.

Sorry I haven't been checking in. My husband has a medical issue and I have been submerged in that. I think I mentioned a few weeks ago he had blurred vision and went to both opthalmologist and primary care physicians, who determined it was due to his diabetic condition. Prescriptions were adjusted, and eye drops prescribed. He's been going back for follow ups, and it was decided to schedule some MRI's, just to be safe. A small "enhancement" on is cerebellum showed up. He met with a local neurosurgeon who said he was puzzled as to what it could be. That it could be a tumor, or a cyst, or something he was born with. We sent the scans to my husband's uncle in Florida, who is a retired neurosurgeon, and he too, couldn't tell, due to the non-contrast imaging. He did say he was concerned because the enhancement appeared round, which is how tumors show up (even though the two local doctors said they didn't think it was a tumor.) It was decided that he see a neurosurgeon at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, which is better equipped to handle this sort of thing, so we see a doctor there on Tuesday.

I would appreciate prayers that this is nothing serious and/or that the neurosurgeon can easily take care of whatever it is. I am one of those who instead of losing their appetite, will eat the house if possible, when I get stressed, so I've got to get a grip on the situation.

I hope I have good/promising news to report next week. Hugs to all who need them, I could use one about now.
tikanis
13 years ago
Dear Jan!! Big hug to you. I am sending prayers your way.
(((HUGS)))

Tikanis
marci_pa
13 years ago
(((Jan)))Will keep you in my prayers.

I'll check in this weekend when I have more time.

Marci
aka_raeanne
13 years ago
Jan - Sending hugs and prayers. Stay positive, sounds like your husband will be in good hands.

Tikanis - Sorry about Honey Bunny, but glad you were with her.

Ivamae - Have a great time with DD and hope the weather cooperates.

Suzanne - glad you and Tikanis got to chat and are making your plans! This is truly exciting. I need to find more help on that weekend so I can spend most of my time with my girlfriends.

I am off to work in a few minutes, but will try to check in later. Make today a good one.
deemarie5500
13 years ago
TGIF!!

[[[[[[HUGS AND PRAYERS]]]]]]]]]] to everyone who needs them today. Hoping for better times.

Suzanne, I have the GF weekend on my calendar and will be there! I will make my reservation when they open up in January. I'm sure Donna will try to get there, but I'm not sure you want 2 Jersey girls together! LOL!!!

This week I was pulled out of my usually-nutty day job to help out a huge project at the office. I gave up my entire staff for 2 1/2 days, and we worked with a team to get the first draft of this monster completed. I cannot go into details due to proprietary information, but it has pushed me back even further. Ohh, and they informed us a month ago that we could no longer carry over any vacation days into the following year, so I 25 (count 'em 25!) days to take before December 31. Sounds like fun? Well, they ALSO informed us that taking our earned vacation time should, in no way, affect the project timings. Exccuuuuuussssse me?

Well, at least I have 2 free days ahead of me. DH promised to help me clean up some small projects at home, with no interruptions. Time will tell.

Make today count!
Dee
nhsuzanne
Original Author
13 years ago
Good Friday all,

And really, thank God it is Friday. Been a long week.

Jan I will send positive thoughts and prayers for a good outcome for your DH. Keep up your positive thinking that it will all be fine. Repeat after me I will not get stressed and eat. Thinking of you.

I had a girlfriend over for dinner that I haven't seen in a couple of years. We had a great dinner and stayed up talking past midnight! I could not believe the time flew like that. We aren't all the way caught up! We both had to get up for work so we ended the evening. I am very sleepy right now.

Tomorrow morning another friend is coming out to ride Casey with Sweet Pea and me. It should be fun for all of us. I am making a yummy lunch after of grilled skirt steak and a salad of mozzarella, basil, and my tomatoes. And wine of course! I am getting hungry thinking about it. LOL

Check in and tell us what you are up to.
yankandtex
13 years ago
Does anyone remember me? LOL

I am reading about a weekend of the goils getting together? How fun would that be??? And finally after all these years!!! Wow!

Hugs & prayers to all that need them. I was checking in b/c I went last weekend to TX & BOUGHT a house! Yep, I did it. We are going to stay in Florida 2 more years & let DS live in our house while we are here but then we are going back. I am so excited. I hope to hear from some of you. I really do think of you often. I have been so busy with my BFF who lost her DH & had a total knee replacement. I have been quilting, scrapbooking, & of course doing FB. But, I am going to mark this on my faves. It wasn't on here b/c I got the new comp & then I had to erase everything & put it back to the factory settings b/c it was getting too slow.

Loved the pics as always Suzanne!

Ciao! Patti
donna_southnj
13 years ago
Tikanis, ((Hugs)) I am so sorry.

Jan, will keep your DH in prayers.

Dee, you are so right - 2 Jersey girls together can only be trouble LOL!!!

Suzanne, isn't it great reuniting with friends? I love it!
Also loved your pictures.

Patti - I am glad to see you. I will shock you and get in touch, wait and see.

Will check in later - enjoy the weekend!

Donna

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