PS: I Have a Double-Basin Sink!

These drips are the good ones!


Good Morning Everyone!
Just doing a bit more catching up...

1.   When Casey was brought in for her latest two surgeries, she didn't get the same pre~op staff she'd had for the last two.
So she had to make her mark all over again while we waited for her to be taken down to the OR.


She only LOOKS innocent.
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She had to fill out her patient board.
And had a very good time doing so! hehehe
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Nurse Tim even gave her jewelry!
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2.   I am happy that some of you (13 out of 27), were willing to share what you drive. 
How would you feel if you drove a Toyota right now?

3.   As a sidenote, I believe I am a dying breed. Those of us raised by parents who were proud veterans, who remembered Pearl Harbor- Who would not allow "Jap~Crap" in their driveways if they were paid to do so. (No offense meant- re: the reference above).
I have always driven American made cars. This is a carryover from my parents and the pride they had in their country. This is how I was raised.

4.  We have had some 'wunnaful' weather lately.
Punk and I have spent a great deal of time outside.
I get real Vitamin D, and she gets pooped out. hehehe

Check the temp!
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No outerwear required!
Nice!
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And here, just to show you that the sun was not on the thermometer...

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And hadn't been for quite some time!

Spring is just around the corner! Say YAY!
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There is still much snow everywhere.
It doesn't even slow this puppy down...
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She laid down in the snow after chasing her shadow in the mud.

***  I always pick up an cheap extra blanket when I go to Goodwill.
When I get them home, and after laundering in bleach, I cut them in half and stitch the raw seams. 
These work wonders to clean the muddy dog when she comes back inside.
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5.   Somebody killed a sparrow and left the evidence behind...
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I think I know who it was...
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I cannot tell a lie... It really wasn't Sputnik-
But I do have an abominable lack of birds! Not sure why? 
My cardinals are here, still both of my feeders have been full for over a week!

This really concerns me too. 
I miss my chickadees very much. We "talk" to each other.

Come to think of it, I haven't seen my squirrels either.
(Though Punk sees the dang 'wabbits' all the time, and takes off like a shot).

6.  That nice weather has now disappeared behind the clouds. We have had snow for 2 days now.

The Punk lost her toy this morning..

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Somewhere...
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I really can't complain about the snow. It has been a decent amount this year. Not like where my Aunt Marlene lives in Philadelphia- (I think I heard they will be getting even MORE in the next day or so)!


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7.  Garbage and Recycle Day today- 
My dumpsters were both frozen to the ground!

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I did manage to free them and get them down to the end of the driveway.
No I didn't kick them either. hehehe

I wasn't able to take the garbage down last week, so it was kind of full.
The recycle one hadn't been emptied for over a month! Oops.
We had left before it got emptied that one week, so it was full even though we were gone all that time.

A big thank you to my Dearest KelliBaby too! 
She did take the trash one out-
Know that our recycling bins only get picked up every other week. It was an 'off'~week when she'd brought it down.
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8.  The road out front this morning was almost invisible...
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9.  But the snow does not stop the buses from being on time.
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If you look closely you can see the warning red lights on that bus.
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10. Punk was so excited that even made her very own snow angel.
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Kinda? Sorta? !
Sorry- I wasn't fast enough to get her while she was upside down and rolling.


Hope you all have a "wunnaful" Wednesday!
I still have my running around to do. Maybe after I hear a snowplow...

Love to all

XOXO
Me

Kitchen Sink Mixture- (A 10 Thought Tuesday).

What to do with an errant eyelash?
Isn't there supposed to be some way to make a wish on it?
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Good Morning Everyone!
I hate that I cannot blog every day. Gone are the days of being able to sit and write.  God definitely deals humility.


1.  I have been online, just not on here as much as I need to be to keep up with everyone-
A gal that I "met" through one of the pancreatitis groups (Lori) will be having her TP/AIT this Thursay. She has her presurgery visit today with Dr. Sutherland. Please wish her well. I have tried to impart a few of Casey's experiences to her. We have been writing back and forth a lot. Weird that she lives only 30 miles away! hehehe
Small world indeed! I can't wait for Casey and Lori to compare notes and scars!

2.  At one of those pancreatitis groups I have been called a "cultist" for passing on Casey's experiences with Dr. Sutherland. This, by a man who is older, and chose not to have this done (11 years ago?).
Those of us that have faith in Dr. S. are also "adjudicating, petty, and "Bent Out of Shape" by this Andre person.
Hmmm...

3.  Mean people suck.

4.  Casey is doing quite well. Still healing of course, but better and better with each day too.

5.  I am being, and have been, "stalked" by a former 'friend' from 360. She follows me everywhere on here, ingratiating? her bitter self to/upon unsuspecting contacts of mine. While we do not agree on many things, I believe we should agree that this is a good thing.
Like a little lost chicken. (And I do mean "chicken"). Bawk bawk. 
Too funny.

6.  SERIOUSLY! - A PHILOSOPHICAL GOLF PRO?  Good one, RT!

7.  Do you love the person? Or their gender?  Please click to answer CAB's poll.

8.  I am upset that our Presidents health words did not contain the Public Option.
The White House has written a great blog about it too. It is entitled, "

Will the Republicans Post Their Health Plan… and When?
Happy I do not have Blue Cross and Blue Shield as they are upping their premiums by 30%! Good grief! I am sure they will not be the only ones, just the 1st.

9.  I have a ton of running to do today. AND I also have to clean house.
I do not like these days especially much.

10.  Last, but in no way least, Master Gabriel's adoption will be finalized soon.
As Mama~Kristin says, 'it is a double edge sword' for me. Know that I wholly support this family and their adoption of my grandbaby. Know too, that I have hated feeling like the impotent grandmother from the get~go.
(Credit where credit is due, I do blame Roberta for that feeling).


All this, and more, on my mind today. Heck, I might even do ten more tomorrow.

Love to all.

XOXO
Me aka adjudicating, petty, and bent~out~of~shape
(And I cringed at "mizzuss")? hehehe

Ten Thoughts Tuesday- Laurie. Sean.

I promised Laurie that I would post a picture of her- (From the forehead up).
So there it is! hehehe

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Good Afternoon All;

1.  Yes we made it to Sean's "Welcome Home" party!
He came out to the road to give BIG hugs too!

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Sean and I

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I walked in to the garage and started firing my shutter immediately...
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Miss Micki and her Father in Law, Jim.
Laurie had served Chicken Booyah!

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Taking a stroll through Lauries home, we came upon Brett, and a few of his friends
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Unknown friends, and Brett on the right!
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And Brett chopped off all of his hair!?!
(this picture taken last year)...

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Laurie, her Mom, And CaseyFace!

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We left about 4:15- Casey and Greg had their sushi dinner planned, and my back needed a bit of relief too...

I took this picture after Casey had gotten dressed for their date!

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Greg and Casey!

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2.  BLOGGERS, and other friends!

So many of us have gotten to know each other through our Yahoo 360 blogs.
Now that Yahoo has chosen to delete all of our entries, I snapped this final tally.
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I was, and remain, so very proud of that first blogging experience.
And am very happy to know so many of you!
It's been a trip and a half!

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3.  WHAT WE LEARN OF OUR FRIENDS; (and through friends of friends too).
Many of you have learned my own little secrets, among other stuff!.
Most of you know by now that I get some godawful migraines.
If you look closely at the picture below, this is what I see at the onset of a migraine. (Pretty close to it anyway).
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Just add bright flashing lights,
and a sickening swaying movement too;
and it's "Welcome to my aura!"

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See why I do not like carnival rides, or any roller coasters?
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5. It was because of one of these headaches that I finally drove myself to the hospital on Monday.
Having gotten the dry heaves as my head was killing me, I thought I would die as my stomach convulsed and my back threatened to remain in #10 pain forever.
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(Be grateful).

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7. Not feeling "par" for a while, Kelli had a doctor appointment on Monday morning. All was well with her, save for a change in her thyroid meds!
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A moss rose is her favorite!

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8.  Some flowers are just plain weird...
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Especially those on the west side of the garage, like this one...

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9.  A few weeks back, I had my first experience to see an orb with my own eyes, and NOT through a camera shutter.
I was not afraid. It was golden- Middle of the night. Punk had woken, and her movement on the bed had woken me enough to open my eyes.
She did not growl but saw it too as I watched her eyes follow that golden orb.

I have waited over 51 years to experience this for myself.
I believe!

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10.  Am wondering if there are only a few of this that this sign pertains to?
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I hope you are all having an awesome week thus far!
As for me, I am going to try to get dressed today and get outside with Punk. She has been an absolute angel throughout my inability to get around, and for her I must at least try.

My love to all

XOXO
Me

PS
I will post #'s 4 and 6 later, in the comments below.
(No, I do not know where they went)... Yes, I do know how to count. (I think).

Ten Thoughts

Good Evening Everyone-
I miss you.
Yes YOU!
Is it me, or are people disappearing from here?
Maybe it's the weather and many of us are outside where we belong in Spring.
Maybe I don't know where you went or how to get in touch with you.
My email address is Anna_Loves_Life@Yahoo.com - (Or, if you have it, you can always use the Farm one).
They both go to the same inbox. Drop me a line.

Let's see...

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It is Spring- and time for all the little flowers to bloom.

I even found one...
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#2.
Casey drove out today.

A bit of lingering pain, but more energy than I have seen in a long while!

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She had to leave shortly before Miss Kelli picked up Mr Miller.
Soon as Miss Kelli came, so did Miss Michelle!

How cool to be able to sit outside and chat!

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#3.
I had a dentist appointment this morning.

Yes, I have to go back. Oh well.

#4.
I love stuff like this page...
"Rain before 7, Clear by 11" (A bit of weather lore) CLICK HERE.
"The Shepherd's Barometer, or certain rules to judge the weather, grounded on 50 years' experience and observations by an ancient English shepherd, 1812."

#5.
Punk likes to ride fast with her snout out the window.

This makes her jowls flap in the wind.
They make some really funny noises.
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Yet she gives me a funny look if I laugh out loud at her?

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#6.
Mr Miller has been able to come over most days...
Punk and Miller play well together- as long as Punk is willing to share.

hehehe ........... (She's not spoiled, she always smells that way)?

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Mr Miller has a tendency to pout if/when he doesn't get his way.
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I believe I shall have many pears this year-
Enough for here, the 2 horses, and for the deer at Gritters place too!
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#9.
I caught this guy on the side of the road, eying some food in the fields
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He flew off when I got out of the car to get a better picture though-
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#10.
Food.
Anyone up for a bowl of homemade (and loaded) baked beans?
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Hope all is well in your little corner of creation.
Have a "wunnaful" Wednesday!
My love to all.

XOXO
Me

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Posted to Y! 360, Tuesday April 28, 2009 - 10:40pm (CDT)

Tuesdays Tardy Ten..

 

Just wondering what, if anything, everyone is doing to contribute to Earth Day?
(Picture stolen years ago from 360~Land).

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Good Evening Everyone;

I am posting a late blog tonight-
Again, not much going on around Flintville, (but I think I can still come up with 10 little random thoughts).
er, I hope...

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A few of you have asked about Casey- She has posted a new blog, so be sure to "visit" her when you can. CLICK HERE.

She is also losing more weight- Maybe 90 pounds soaking wet now.
(She corrected me when I'd written 95 pounds earlier).

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No she is not 'sucking it in'.

Does anyone have any real good diet suggestions?
Please keep in mind that she is still on insulin
to give her Islet Cells a real chance to succeed.
Also keep in mind her dietary enzymes.

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Although I posted those 'warm' pictures of my mercury over 80, please know that I woke to snow this morning.

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Oh well.
And yes, it is all gone now-
even though we only had a high of 38 today.
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Tomorrow in the 50's. Thursday in the 60's and Friday to be in the 70's
Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about...

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Sure wish someone would magically appear and finally fix my drain s(h)ituation. Now the kitchen drains, but the back and the tub do not drain well at all.
(Unless I am barefoot and in a puddle, I hate standing in water when I am taking a shower, makes me sad).

4.
I spent upwards of an hour talking to Master Gabriels foster mom last night.
She may not be foster mom for long. They would love to adopt him.

Thoughts anyone?
I know that many many of you have seen me at my worst dealing with Roberta and her 3 sons, and most especially with respect to Gabriel who seems to not even have a mom that can see him every now and then.
If you are new here, please CLICK HERE.

I realize posting the above link etc may cost me a few of your 'connections'.

That's OK, just believe me when I say there are worst things in life than people dropping off my blog.

Baby Sam left to live with his dad about 2 months ago. They now live in Clintonville, WI

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Sad now.

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Recovering...

I hate to be political. But inside I am very much so.
And "inside" I also have a very warped sense of humor...

Case in point:
On Gw's watch we lost a whole planet. (Remember Pluto)?
Now, on Obama's watch we have found a new one. CLICK HERE. hehehe
Hmmmm

7.
I have rarely ever agreed with Simon on the American Idol Show. (I really don't watch the show, only that it was on in the background here).
I completely agreed with him tonight as he did not like Anoop's rendition of "Dim All The Lights" originally by Donna Summer. Anoop slaughtered it royally. IMHO. Perhaps because it was one of the best dance tunes from 'way back...


8.
Want to read a great (true) story of a family who is really beating the economic state we are all struggling with? CLICK HERE. It goes hand in hand with Earth Day too.

9.
My butt has fallen asleep, and so I am happy that I am almost done on the computer for tonight. I have been trying to install Y! messenger, with no success. I miss that every now and then.

10.
Is anyone eating anything that even resembles a peanut or a pistachio?
Who is doing what to our nuts?!?!?

And did you know...
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.
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Have a "wunnaful" Wednesday!

XOXO
Me

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