November Survivors - week1

[nurdl]

November Survivors - week1

Cyn, you're a singer are you? What music do you like to perform? I am a pianist/vocal coach, mostly classically trained. I also play keyboard and do a fair amount of musical direction for local community theater. It's nice to meet you here on MWO.
~nurdl

[papmom3]

November Survivors - week1

Nurdl-I'm so sorry you've been so affected by Sandy. I pray your power comes on very soon! You must be so happy your house wasn't damaged. Take care!

Rusty-I hope your feeling of peace stays with you a long long time! I would say you had a near death experience for sure. volunteering is a great thing. Wish I had time for it!!

Cyn-safe travels to FLA! I don't know if I could ever go completely vegan and go without my cheese and ice cream, yet I know in my heart they are very bad for me and I should cut them off like an ungrateful relative!! The thought is worse than giving up AL!!

Rusty-my recipe is no recipe. I just sauteed up some frozen pepper strips, frozen chopped onion, fresh mushrooms in olive oil. While doing that I cooked some whole wheat spaghetti and threw an all ready cooked italian sausage in with the veggies to heat up. When the pasta was done, I threw that in the saute pan as well to get covered with the oil and veggie goodness. that's it!! Didn't even add any pepper although that would have been good too!! It was super quick with the already cut and chopped frozen veggies and already cooked sausage. Last week I used frozen brown rice. Just as good. I think I will look for turkey or chicken italian sausage next time, just to cut out some of the fat.

Nice demo day today. Great small local store. Got to me my hoarder friend's new puppy Grover. This is the Berger Picard she went down to NJ to buy a few weeks ago. He's very cute but going to keep her very very busy!!
I also checked out the Paphut for the first time since the storm and I am impressed. Not one leak. Of course she was sort of sheltered from the winds by the house but still. Maybe I'll keep her after all and really get busy cleaning and decorating. I also figured out where the water hookup is so I can test it. Since i have to keep the jeep, might as well work it :H.

tomorrow I take LM to his prey drive test. Should be very very interesting.

DD's new meds came today, finally. I'm slowing stopping the thyroid meds as he has not shown any improvement on them. This new med is a nutraceutical, L-Theanine. It's used for stress and has been used lately with varying degrees of success on reactive dogs. Since it is totally safe I figured it is worth a try. My behaviorist gave me the green light and the dosage. Just gave him his first dose. wish us luck!!

[Kaslo]

November Survivors - week1

Hi Hi Survivors. I had a great day. I was thinking about going down river with the canoe /kayak club today, but danged it I didnt sleep in until 10 AM!! I havent done that for as long as i can remember. I am attributing this to going to Curves yesterday. Went again today, and this time did the weights in between machines. If I can get in 3 to 4 times a week, its worth it. last year I skiid cold with no conditioning, and its darn tough hauling my carcass up hill on skiis with no exercise other than the gardening and hiking for work.

Rusty, it wasnt the cops who thought we were the drunks in that accident, it was the hospital staff. I could never figure out why the nurses were so rude to me, then on my discharge day, that night I spent my last night there after being in traction with rebreaking and resetting (sort of) of my femur, then a hip spika cast and a rotational table to be able to be upright again, yada yada... one of the student nurses told me it was common knowledge on the surgical ward that my BF and I had been drinking, and we nearly killed the old guy that ran into us. What a shocker that was. But it all made sense. I got quite an indoctrination into peoples attitudes toward drunks and drunk drivers. I mean they see the results all the time, right? I was NOT the drunk one, but I learned what it was like to have people think I was. No, I never drove drunk in my entire career as a drinker. I was a closet controlled over consumer, up to a bottle of wine a night on some nights. I told myself I didnt have a problem until i realized, that in all honesty I DID have one.

So instead of soaking myself in cold Columbia River water, after Curves, I went to FabricLand and bought some soft felty fabric for pants for my grandkids, and something for myself as well, a nice stretch knit. Been out in my garden knocking the glads out of the tubs to dry the bulbs and store them for the winter. A VERY NICE DAY.

Thanks Pap, I will see if I can find a photo to post from the beaches. Nurdl, you sound very accomplished. I would love to have had some singing lessons. I sing to keep the bears away, LOL!

Kas

[Lavande]

November Survivors - week1

Keep singing Kas & keep those bears far & away
Have fun sewing, I've missed it yet I can't seem to get myself motivated to do any (if that makes any sense).
That's sad about your hospital experience long ago. I suspect that kind of thing wouldn't happen these days. That would be a violation of the HIPPA Privacy regs

papmom, switching over to chicken or turkey sausage is a great idea. I did that years ago & my family never even noticed the difference. I hope your doggie does well on his new supplement.

Nurdl & Cyn - you'll have to put a show on for us - maybe a Christmas show
Cyn, going to FL sounds nice right about now!

I'm going to lunch with a friend tomorrow then feeding family here for dinner.
Think I'll try to squeeze in that extra hour of sleep we get tonight

[Jolie]

November Survivors - week1

Good morning friends!

Yes it's only 5:30 - I know I'll probably be dragging by 9:00 tonight. Kaslo I'm glad you are liking Curves - you and Lav are the Curves Queens here! I used to go and loved it but there isn't one convenient to me anymore. Pap - I'm definitely going to try that recipe! Sounds quick and super yummy - just what us working ladies like. Nurdl - how cool! When I took piano lessons (all those years ago) I only learned classical pieces and now I'm grateful for it. I love to sing too and would love to join a group but I believe I sure could use a coach - I've gotten a little rusty over the years Rusty - hope you are healing nicely - I volunteer at my church's food pantry - one of the things I've come to realize is how grateful I should be for all I have - not just material but in every other way. Reminding myself of all the things I need to be grateful for has also been a tremendous help in my quest for sobriety. Helping at church is also a good way to make new friends! Lav - I admire the way you constantly have your family over for dinner! It's usually just me and hubby around here - kind of quiet. Think I'm yearning for a grandbaby or two :H Good Sunday morning to Chill, LBH, Dill, Rustop, Cyn and everyone else. The rest of my day looks like this: church, home to make some corn/crab chowder and a pumpkin pie then my Ravens play at 1:00. May take out my crocheting and ask for a nice warm fire in the fireplace. Hope you all have a great Sunday!

[papmom3]

November Survivors - week1

Crap-I'm up too Jolie!! My internal clock just wouldn't believe it's only 6am!!
How did we got from 60 degrees to 30 in just one week? Brrrrrr!!!!
Jolie and Lav-your day sounds so nice!! I miss getting together with family on sundays. Can't wait for Thanksgiving!!
Yes Kas-keep singing those bears away!!! I don't know if I would ever get used to having them in the vincinity although you and my brother don't seem to have a problem.

Well, my paper isn't here so I guess I'll do my reports for the demo job and some cleaning.

Have a great day everyone! Still waiting for an update from Chill!!

[Rusty]

November Survivors - week1

Nurdl Has Over 60 Days AF!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, NURDL, IN HAVING OVER 60 DAYS AF!!!:yay::happy::jumpwow:
I am soooo sorry I missed seeing this on another thread yesterday. You are such a bright and fun addition to our cozy thread. You're a voice coach? Wow...Star had asked earlier if any of us had dreams of pursuing something we've always wanted to do....and I want to learn how to sing because I can't carry a tune. Neither can my mother....but she THINKS she can sing. FRIGHT!:H:

Jolie-I am with you on the gratitude list. Yes, I think volunteering will be a great way for me to make new friends. I'm so happy we have this in common. How was work yesterday?

Dill-please keep posting pics of cow country. I live in cow country, too. For our European and Canadian friends here, Wisconsin is known as "America's Dairyland." Milk, cheese, that's what we make.

Kas, after I reread my post, I saw that it was the hospital staff who had been so cruel. Bah! Very unprofessional of them. Good for you for not drinking and driving during your drinking career. I wish I could say the same, but I can't. I'm just fortunate I've never had an accident, a DUI or anything. Miraculous. I smiled when you said you like to kayak. I've been thinking I should try kayaking next summer.

Pap-I'm glad you enjoyed working at the new store and got to see your hoarding friend's new puppy. Thanks also for the recipe. I'll try it. I'm trying to be less of a carnivore, but so far, my efforts have failed.

Well, I'm so grateful to be AF today. I felt dizzy and lightheaded yesterday but I spent time with my mom and sister and it took my mind off of it. Well, I'm off for a light walk on the treadmill or whirl on the eliptical, then church, then off to Louisville, KY for work.

To everyone I've missed: Lav, Chill, LBH, Rustop, IMT....have a spectacular AF Sunday!

[Rusty]

November Survivors - week1

Hi Pap, sorry....cross post. I need the extra hour today but I'll be asleep on the plane by 7:00. Happens every year!

[Stargazerlily]

November Survivors - week1

Good morning...

So sorry to hear that electricty has not been restored after the big storm. How frightening.

Pap, your recipe sounded delicious but heavy, with the meat. There is something called Morning Star that is soy meat...much lighter and in so many recipes, no one can tell the difference at my house. It is really hard to give up our favorite foods, I totally understand. I am successful at times, not so successful at other times, and I pay for it. You sound busy and happy, so good to hear your doggies are doing better.

Rusty, have a good week. Hope you continue to heal and your mood continues to be calm and peaceful.

Lav, it is so true that our bodies become so sensitive as we get older. It is almost as if we have to give up more and more as our time grows shorter. That sounds depressing but I do not mean it like that...just that more more more is not the way to go. Less stuff, smaller houses, less food, simpler lifestyle. Our focus is different.

Jolie, so great to have you back. Your day sounds lovely, peaceful and useful. I too feel better when I focus on gratitude thoughts, rather than negativity. It is so much easier AF. It is mostly quiet around our house...a friend called yesterday, fighting with her boyfriend, and was going to stay the night at least but decided to go home about 11:00...made me realize how lucky I am to be in a relationship where that never happened. We bicker sometimes, get rip roaring irritated, but are always able to let it go, and move on. You are right that volunteering at church, getting involved is a good way to get to know people and eventually make some friends.

I was ready for the time change, it could have started sooner for me. To all, have a great day.

[Lavande]

November Survivors - week1

Good morning all,

Puppies just don't understand the gift of an extra hour of sleep, sigh...

Rusty, be careful you don't push yourself too hard
My youngest grandson Will has turned out to be a Baby Carnivore. He also like to finish off other people's plates :H

Greetings Jolie & Papmom!
Not as cold this morning since the wind died down overnight.
Not exactly looking forward to this next weather event coming on Wednesday

I am grateful to have the company of my kids & grandkids. Without them I would be one seriously lonely old lady.
Wishing everyone a great AF Sunday!

Lav

[Lavande]

November Survivors - week1

Cross post Star!
Great to see you as always

[Kaslo]

November Survivors - week1

Awwe, Lav! Id come and visit if I didnt live 6 thousand miles away!

I feel like a million bucks this morning. I was out in the garden yesterday, and looked back at my house and realized how much I appreciate my life. Thats the thing I love about being AF, its just so darn positive most of the time.

Lav, not only would that not have happened re privacy in the hosp , but i would not have been kept in so long. I missed my highschool grad, and never got my grade 12. I went on to college then into a university transfer but with a head injury so I really struggled in my course work. How I ever got my BSc is a miracle. SO Rusty please be super careful. I would be trying to find out what you can do to make sure you dont have any residual issues with a head injury. As I said I have had two. Apparently one of the side effects is repeating myself... LOL!!!!!

Rusty you would love kayaking, if you are active and dont mind getting a bit cold and wet. I love it.

For Pap, I am not sure if I posted this one before but this is one of my study areas




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[papmom3]

November Survivors - week1

Kas-:h :h What piece of heaven you are so lucky to work and live in!!

Well, I don't have a budding earth dog but that's OK. Being little imp and bed partner is just fine with me. If I can scrape up enough $$ I might take him to another nose work class. he definitely excels in that!!

Can't believe it will be dark in 45 min. So sad. On the up side, although I'm sad my BAT work with DD scheduled for next Monday has been cancelled, it means I have a WHOLE day off and to myself!! If there is no snow on the ground I have a plethora of choices to make. If there is, there are plenty of inside projects to do.

I am now going to relax for a few hours. What a novel idea!!

[Lavande]

November Survivors - week1

Relax time?
What the hell is that?? :H :H
I think today has been the longest day ever
It wasn't bad by any means ~ just long.

Cold tonight so I had to go out & plug in the warming plate for the chicken's water can so it doesn't freeze - Brrrrr.

Kas, what a beautiful pic
I hear you about the residual effects of a head injury. This month marks the 12th anniversary since my skull fracture & I wonder some days why I'm stll here - lucky I guess. My brain has healed, as far as I know
You have done quite well for yourself too, thank goodness!

Pap, my pup Matilda is bizarre with the nose thing. She can put her nose to the ground & come up with a tasty grub in a second - yuck :H

OK, time to call it a day!
Good night to all!
Lav

[shueaddict]

November Survivors - week1

Kas!!!! I missed those wonderful photos ? Thank you so much for this one. It made my Monday morning.

Big hello to all of the lovely people on this thread.