thu 5 jan af daily

[bear73]

Morning all - up ready for another day. Skating tonight - the weather isn't great today again so will be driving, skating can be my exercise for today.

Det - I'm sorry to hear that - your attitude is admirable - i know it's different in US but here banks have to help people keep homes and repossession is the last resort. Good luck.It is hard times at the moment. I am overhauling my spending this month - has got out of hand in the last few months.

Have a good af day everyone - feature on alcohol problems on tv this morning.

[Marshy]

thu 5 jan af daily

Bear, you're up with the lark. Thunder and lightning to accompany the rain and wind in London this morning. Definitely not cycling weather!

Det - sorry to hear about your house. It seems so unfair because you're such a hard worker. Is there anything you can do? (Re the eczema: in Vietnam I basically ate stir-fried rice for breakfast, rice/veg/tofu for lunch and dinner, fruit, water and black tea. Very healthy and none of the usual rubbish of a Western diet. I'll be interested to see what happens now I'm back to my usual food.)

Wally - Thank you, I'll have a look at Picassa when I get home tonight. Never heard of it.

Hello to all to come, have a peaceful day.

[ThreeDogNight]

thu 5 jan af daily

Good morning!

Wow--heat wave here at 20 degrees!! Still no snow which is fine by me.
Det--I am sorry about your home. So many people have lost or are losing their homes. It just isn't right. I hope that something will work out for you.
Marshy--Your trip sounds wonderful! I've never been to Vietnam but years ago when I was a teaching assistant in France I became very friendly with a Vietnamese woman who invited me often for a meal, and I loved the food! I am working on eliminating sugar from my diet--maybe dairy should be next. I would be happy to have a very simple job here--have had my careers and especially loved being in pet sales but those days are gone, especially since I won't have my license for a long time. Won't even know until I go to court most likely at the end of February. I applied for a job as a patient coordinator two weeks ago and have heard nothing.
Wally--loved the story about the three cats coming when they heard the cupboard open! My three stooges (dogs) stand by the treat can every time they come in from outside--my fault for training them that way! I will have to write a separate post sometime about Dirty Harry and his eating adventures! You name it, he has eaten it. This a.m. he greeted my husband with the remains of a birthday card his sister had sent. Paper is one of his favorites!
Have an appointment with a therapist I was seeing--haven't seen her since just before rehab. She is wonderful and much more helpful than the drug/alcohol counselor I was seeing. Plus she takes insurance. She will be amazed at the change. She encouraged me to try Paxil, and I am glad she did. I know that anxiety worsens when one is drinking huge quantities of alcohol, but I think I did need the medication. After that AA meeting, then back home.
I wish all of you a great sober day!!!
:thanks:TDN

[Wally22]

thu 5 jan af daily

Det I am just reading about your troubles now. So sorry, I had to sell my home and downsize in August. Turns out I love my little cottage. I also made a proposal to all my creditors and it has relieved so many of my worries. I hope things work out for you.
Marshy Picassa is free, you can download the software off the net and then upload your pics. Wonderful and easy software to use.
3DN so wonderful to hear that you have found some relief, it's funny how the right medication can make such a big difference.
Everyone sounds so upbeat this morning. Nice way to start the day.
Hope everyone has a fabulous day.

[Accountable for Me]

thu 5 jan af daily

Det, ((HUGS)). I hope everything works out in the end for you and Dx!!

Papmom - thank you so much for the toque & card! It came in the mail yesterday! I am planning on wearing it today! You and Lav have been so kind, and my bald head loves you both so much. Your friend did a wicked job crocheting it!! Thank you again!! ps. I love the pink pen you use! I have one of those too! Thank you!!

Nothing really new with me. Back to school this week, and back to a routine which is nice. Did a bunch of running around taking care of stuff I needed to a few weeks ago. Like returning over due library books, mailing stuff at the post office, etc... Dr. appointments... etc, etc. Today, I am going to take down the lights and decorations outside. Have been meaning to do that after New Years, but had other things to take care of first. So this AM I will do that. I tucker out a bit in the PM with chemo.

Things are good! Happy to be sober and in control of my life. Love you all! Have a great day!!! xoxo

[papmom3]

thu 5 jan af daily

Oh AFM! I am so relieved!! I can't believe it took 2 almost 3 weeks to get to you! I'm glad you like it and it will help during these frigid temps. Yes my friend is very talented. I keep encouraging her to start up an Etsy business part time as I can more see more kids in her future and being a stay at home mom but she's not ready I guess. but she is talented!! You should see some of the crocheted stuffed toys she's made!!

Marshy-welcome back! Sounds like an awesome visit to a very exotic land! I believe that we can developed food allergies later in life so it doesn't surprise me that you developed excema after your mom's passing. From what I've read and of course following what Det has told us, cow's milk is pretty bad for us. I have never been a huge milk fan (although cheese and ice cream is a different story!!) but I've switched in the past 2 years to Almond or Coconut milk for cooking and for my cereal. No difference in taste and a better texture as far as I'm concerned. If you and GF liked the vietnamese cuisine so much maybe you could adopt it as your everyday diet?
Also, Photobucket is free and very easy to use. I actually find it easier than Picassa. I like how albums are organized better and how the editing features work better although Picassa may have just a tad more sophisitication in editing. Either way it should be very easy to upload pics to MWO posts.

Nurse Lav-I have an appt with the PA at 1:30 today. My doc is only in until 10:30 and is booked and is out tomorrow. I'm sure a PA will be fine as long as I get my drugs and note. I'm really starting to cough now and it's quite exhausting.

I'll be back with an update later today.

[sunshine_gg]

thu 5 jan af daily

Good morning Fabs!

Det, I'm so sorry. Really wishing for some other solution for you and Dx :l
AFM, I so admire your attitude and get-go! Do rest when you need to, though...
TDN, we'd love to hear about Dirty Harry's fast 'n furious eating habits! :H
Marshy, if you're tech savvy, I'd say go with Picasa... if not, chose Photobucket. I think Papmom is right on the money.

Bear, Wally, and all to come.. have a great day!
I'm off to the barn and then it's work, work, work.

One thing is for sure!!!!

[LVT25]

thu 5 jan af daily

Hello friends,

Welcome back, Marshy! Wow, what an adventure! I have led such a sheltered life. Don't think I will ever see much of the world. I guess I will live vicariously through those that do. Can't wait to see pictures!

Pap--I'm sorry you are so sick, hope you feel better real soon!

The weather here has been gorgeous! The forecast is for 60 degrees today! It has been a much better winter than last year so far, but we do need some moisture.

Not much going on here. Today I am going to start tackling the piles in my office. Then basketball games. My son has tendonitis in his hip flexor, so I'm afraid his basketball career for this year may be over. I just don't see something like that getting better unless it is rested, and it can't be rested if he is playing/practicing.

#2 son's birthday is today. We will have some cake and ice cream after basketball and he wants to go to the movies with his pals Saturday. Monday we will see if he gets his temp learners permit.:upset:

Det-sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully it all works out for the best.

When does Greenie get back? I'm anxious to tell her one of my only resolutions is to drink more water.

Have a great sober day all!:h

[Lavande]

thu 5 jan af daily

Good late morning Abbers!

Moving like a sluggish tortoise today for absolutely no reason :H
Light covering of snow overnight but the sun is out now

Det, I'm sorry to hear your news! This economy is a freakin mystery to me. I just read that home prices are at 2001 levels, mortgage rates are as low as they were back during the great depression so why can't we catch up? Stay calm, lots of deep breaths, OK?

Welcome back Marshy! Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip. I imagine you have some awesome pics
I am completely off dairy now & feel so much better without the constant GI compalints. The only thing I really miss is cheese - I love cheese more than the average person :H

Greetings bear, TDN, Wally, Sunni, LVT! AFM, so happy to hear your hat collection is growing nicely!!!
Papmom, glad you have that appointment today!

OK, I do have work to get done......just having a hard time getting started.
Have a terrific AF Thursday everyone!

Lav

[Turnagain]

thu 5 jan af daily

Wow...I sure don't like missing a few days around here!

Deter...I am another fan full of admiration for the way in which you and DX are approaching this really unfortunate situation. It is truly wrong that honest and hard working people are caught up in this mess that was created by dishonest and greedy people. We, your fans and friends, KNOW that if there IS a way out of the situation that makes sense....you and Ms Dx will find it. Because you are just that good.
Actually..make that GREAT.

Marshy - great to have you back...someday...I would like to go to Vietnam. It's on the bucket list. We're anxious to hear more and see those pix!

Lav, LVT, Sunni, AFM, 3D and Wallyroo - great to see all of you...busy...positive....brimming with all the good things that an AF life brings.

I read something interesting last night about making Resolutions. This author choose to make New Year's SOLUTIONS instead. I kind of like that. I am working on finding SOLUTIONS for my chronic lateness. I always seem to be running 2 - 5 minutes behind. I am finding that getting uber organized across the board is helping this. My goal is to run 5 minutes or more ahead. I am also employing the use of a kitchen timer to keep me on task and keep the schedule running as planned.

and...wow...there's the beeping now which means I gotta go. I am heading DEEP into a project zone from here on out through the end of the month. If you don't HEAR from me for days and days...please know I am fine....this project just requires long hours everyday and a lot of writing. My brain is just ready to rest at the end of the day.

I WILL be reading every day....you are my friends and your are my sanity! I do not think I would be coming up on 6 months of AF living this month if it wasn't for your support.

AwA'ahdah siqa'gayuh (With gratitude, my people!)

[universal]

thu 5 jan af daily

Morning abbers!

Late check in as I had my therapist appt and then had to go for my car to get the breathalyzer downloaded. I have to do that every 2 months while it's in my car.

Det - I don't even know what to say - that sucks donkey balls. I hope that things will work out for you.

I'm feeling good - getting good sleep and having more fun than normal with my family. They are out playing hockey in the street right now while I catch up on some things in the house. I need to vacuum but that may not happen today - we shall see. I DO have to do the damn assignment that I keep putting off. It's not going to be hard, I'm just a procrastinator because it means sitting at the computer for 2 hours straight and I just don't feel like doing that! Oh well, I better get it done and in.

On that note, have a fab day abbers - one thing is for sure here.
xoxoxo

[papmom3]

thu 5 jan af daily

Had my md appt. No waiting and the PA was really good. I am just so impressed with this medical group I can't say it enough!! Good news is that it's not bronchitis and it's not bacterial. Bad news is that I've just got to wait it out. He gave me a note saying I have to stay home until Sunday so I get another day or 2 to rest. I also got a new Rx for my nebulizer meds (thanks Lav!) and I have to take it 4x/day. A pain but it really opens up the airways and makes it much easier to cough up the crap.

Det-I can't tell you how sorry I am about your house situation. I just hope some sort of miracle will happen to help you and Dx out of the problem. It is so frustrating and tiring to deal with the banks but sometimes the only way to deal is to walk away. Sad to say but they don't leave most people a choice do they? I hope this won't be the case with you but if it is, I pray there will be a new haven for you and Dx to move into (and any pets you might have). :l :l

LVT-happy Bday to son #2!! Hope its a good day all around.

Uni-so glad the counseling is working out!!

Turn-I like the "solution not resolution" idea!! thanks for sharing!

Marshy and Bear-I sure hope the weather calms down for you both soon! Bear-keep up the great work with your thinking and attitude. You have the right idea my friend!!

OK, i'm back in bed with boyz keeping my feet warm. It's cold and some flurries are flying around so I'm glad to be inside and snuggled up. Almost time for another pot of tea!!

[Determinator]

thu 5 jan af daily

Thanks everyone, such a wave of support, no wonder the AB section is the hip place to be!

it's my own dumb fault really...I bought a house that was really at the upper end of our budget, and then when DX lost her job it became a real chore to make ends meet. just some really bad planning on my part. I wanted to be a home owner and it was pretty vain to have chosen a high priced home. live and learn eh?
I'm incredibly fortunate to have a functioning body, an AF brain, and be in one of the most opportunity-rich environments on the planet. when you add things up....I should be throwing myself a party every stinking day!

Marshy, you sound pretty chipper for someone doing the chemo thing! strength to you dear.

thanks again everyone. I have a meeting Monday afternoon and will officially initiate paperwork on this short-sell. it's going to be a rough 6 months but the results will be a simpler and easier nut to crack.

be well everyone xxxxxxxx

[universal]

thu 5 jan af daily

I hate having brownie cheesecake in the fridge. That is all.

[Kaslo]

thu 5 jan af daily

My sincere condolences Det, but you do sound pretty practical about the whole thing. Hopefully you will find a great place to live.... you deserve it.

Kaslo