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  • 05-15-2008 12:53 AM

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    • Sorry ya’ll were not sure how to celebrate yesterday, but I made up for it today with Chocolate Chip Day.  So break open those bags of chips I left on the platter and celebrate the day.
     
    • Thought for the Day- I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.-Unknown
      
    • Today is National Chocolate Chip Day so celebrate and enjoy sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!?
      
    • Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and cookies. There are an almost endless number of recipes. They are also used in decorating. Have you ever had chocolate chip pancakes? How about chocolate chips in trail mix? If you've never had these, then you're leading a sheltered life.
     
    • Rare is the leftover chocolate chip. If you don't use the whole bag, you and/or your kids will likely eat them as a snack before they make it to the storage container. 
      
    • There are many recipes for having a successful National Chocolate Chip Day. And, every one of them includes chocolate chips. 
      
    • Filling the prayers basket and hugs basket! Don’t forget the extra baskets that are out or the basket marked Anne and her family! 
         
    • Special hugs and prayers for Cilla, Louise and Maury, Gat and Jeanette, Mabel and Floyd, Grace, Sally, Ruth, Anne, NancyZ and Russell.
       
    • Remember the group prayer! “Heavenly Father, we ask that you watch over and care for all Cookin’ Seniors and those they love as they go about their day!!”
      
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    • Bob is off today they changed his days off since they want him to be there this week end.  The nurse they fired has not been replaced yet so they have two PRN nurses working with him and the other nurse.  They say they are going to be hiring a new nurse soon I sure hope so cause most of the PRN nurses don’t last long!!
     
    • MargaretE-How about the recipe for those great sounding cheese scones??  Congratulation on WW.
      
    • Mabel-Hugs and prayers for you and Floyd!!  Have you tried anti-depressents??
      
    • Cilla-We have never eaten at the Crazy Horse!! When they get the dishwasher fixed we may have to try it!!  I sure hope we have a little rain soon or we may all dry up and blow away!!
      
    • Helen-I hope the fires stay far away from your house!!  Did you get to Trader Joe’s?
     
    • Rosie-Hugs and prayers for everyone.  Please let us know how Critter is when you hear today.  Don’t let Walt get too down over your Mom’s fall.  Just keep reminding him things like that happen and he could not have done anything to prevent it! Gentle hugs for your mom! Love your cardinal!!
      
    • Penny-I would be happy if Jason won the whole thing.  I am so surprised at how graceful he is to be so big!!
      
    • Beverly-Did you accomplish anything yesterday??
      
    • Merle-Are you feeling better today?? I am sorry you had to miss the funeral.
      
    • Pat-Have a good trip!!!
      
    • Margaret-Glad you heard from PatR and that she is OK in all the storms.  Hope she is feeling up to joining us again soon. 
     
    • Has anybody gotten their rebate check from our favorite Uncle yet?  We did and it is already gone to pay for everything that has gone up since gas has gone up.               
     
    • Hugs and prayers for all!!
      
    • Zora

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  • 05-15-2008 1:39 AM In reply to

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    For a moment I was thinking, "Hmmm...how strange Zora hasn't started her Thursday posting yet." I looked several times. It just took a long time to come through, I guess. I just found it.

    Love your thought for the day, Zora. Good one! And PRN=as needed, right? We call them casual nurses here. I work mostly as a casual in my job, though I have a few regular hours, too.

    Margaret...a 19 yr. old MAYOR???? Wowsers! Okaaaaay!

    Beth, we have well water and it's very soft...has lots of sodium. I love it for showers, but we have a water cooler which holds 5 gal. jugs of spring water. We also get "crud" in our well water, requiring us to replace our filters often. It tests fine, though.

    Hi Paula! Good to see you! Glad life is calmer for you now.

    I'm jealous of the many colorful birds you get there in Texas. Just Gorgeous!!! But I wouldn't want your heat. So, thanks for posting pictures of those beauties. Keep them coming!

    Hope you're feeling better today, Merle. So you get colorful birds, too? How exciting and special!

    Waving and sending hugs for all who need them today. I'm gonna hit the sack now. I'm late to bed, and hope to sleep in longer You'all have a great day! ***JP***

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  • 05-15-2008 5:04 AM In reply to

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    Good Morning Everyone! 
    I am up early this morning, (before Jim retired I was up earlier everyday) we have a lot planned this morning so better get my self together so I can get started.
     I have been looking on-line at quilting machines since DD#2 and I have several that need to be quilted and doing it by had is a time consuming process.  She gets a little trade booklet in the mail every week and found 2 machines in the one she got yesterday. I called about them and have an appt. to go see one of them at 10:30.  In exchanging names etc. with the lady, we found that she was a friend of Jim’s oldest brother. It truly is a small world. So that is on the plan along with a few other things.  
    Zora, National Chocolate Chip Day is a great one to celebrate. Maybe I should make the bars made with cake mix, that is an easy and really good one. I think several of us have made that one.
     Mabel, you and Floyd are in my prayers. I know you are doing your best to take care of him, but don’t forget to take care of yourself.   
    Rosie, I hope you get good news from Critter today. Your Mom will probably be really sore today, luckily she did not break any bones. Walt, it is not your fault!
     Margaret L, sorry I did not respond to your post about Peppermint Patty. I did read it and hope she will be able to stop and see us soon. The ‘safe’ room sounds like a good idea since there have been so many storms around the country this spring.I hope Irene will at least agree to wear one of the Life Lines, it sure makes those who care about a loved one feel better. My mom had one, she never had to use it but did set it off accidentally a few times and they tested it once a month to be sure it was working properly.  
    Helen, I hope the fires are staying away from you.
     Tippy, sounds as if your day was packed yesterday. Did you make some pictures of the Little House on the Prairie Cake? 
    ((((Merle)))), I hope you have a better day today!
     JP, hope you get to sleep in this morning! 
    I am adding armloads of hugs, prayers and well wishes to all of  the baskets this morning as I repeat the group prayer.
     Wishing Everyone A Happy Day! 
    Lois

     

  • 05-15-2008 6:11 AM In reply to

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    Good Morning Everyone,

     

    Thanks for letting us know about P/Patty, I'm so glad she is safe, but sorry about her medical problems.

     

    Rosie, I'm so glad your Mom didn't break anything.   Sorry Walt feels guilty, but accidents happen, it wasn't his fault.  

     

    Sally, how are you doing?  Didn't you have a fall also?

     

    Tippy, he is on anti-depressents.    We both are, mine aren't working, but everytime they try changing mine, I get horrible side effects.   I don't do well with medication.    My best medication is getting out with other people

     

    Helen, thank you for the kind words.

     

    Today is garbage day, I have loads of papers to put out for the recycling and it's raining out, we've had 10 days with no rain, couldn't they squeeze one more in!!!!! LOL

     

    Hoping you all have a great day,

    Mabel

  • 05-15-2008 6:49 AM In reply to

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    Scattered, sometimes severe thunderstorms this morning....looks clear right now but can go down at any moment....so wanted to let you know that Critter's pain is a result of the UTI he has been fighting and coincidentally the pain seems to be coming from the surgery site.  So apparently he is ok.  I haven't been down to Mom's yet because it has been raining, but will go down first chance and check on the stiff and sore Mommy.

     Be back in a bit...

  • 05-15-2008 6:52 AM In reply to

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    Top of the morning to everyone.

     

    LOIS~~ I do have pics but haven't even had time to get them sent off to Zora to post for me. 'sigh'

    I have to tell you something funny about that whole party. When we got there we found out that the birthday girl decided she wanted to have TWO themes....Little House and SPIDER GIRL. LOL It was just too much. I about busted a rib laughing at the 'old time' decorations mixed with her own 6yr. old self-traced footprints made from paper and hand-drawn spider webs all across their floor leading to her bedroom.   Quite the combination, don't you think? 

    My Sis-Inlaw has one of those huge quilting machines. (takes up the whole room). With all the quilts she donates to VA hospitals and rehab centers it was one of the best things my DB ever got her.

    I hope you enjoy yours! With all your quilts it is a wise purchase. Now you will be getting quilts from everyone who knows you have it to "finish" their projects. 'smile'

     

    ZORA~~ That thought for the day is right on. Now don't just stand there, hand me a chocolate chip cookie! 'grin'

    Not all chocolate chips are created equal...Do you have a favorite brand?

    No check here, yet. I did see a report saying that most people are using the money for everyday living, as you did, and not jump-starting the economy as planned. What do they expect?  When we cannot afford the $4 a gallon gas and milk we aren't going to run out and buy "things".

     

    JP~~Waving to you as you rise and shine.

    I'm guessing that most any 19 year old could do a better job in our city than our previous mayor. The only votes she got to reinstate her were from close friends.

     

    ((MERLE)) Praying you are feeling better today. I'm so sorry you were not well enough to attend your friend's funeral, but glad you thought enough of your own safty to stay put. HUGS!

     

    ((MABEL & FLOYD))) My heart goes out to you, friend.

    Do Floyd's friends ever come over to visit anymore?

     

    (((ROSIE)))  Keeping the whole gang in my prayers!

    I am SOOOOO relieved to hear the news about Critter.

     


    You all wouldn't believe what happened to me at work yesterday....

    It was a bad enough day and got worse when a young woman with a little one in the backseat pulled out in front of me at an intersection. I kid you not when I tell you it was thee closest I have ever come to a bad accident. All I could see is that child right at my driver's side bumper and I slammed on my brakes and cranked it as best as I could away from her car. I wound up in someone's yard and my load went flying all over the place. Broke my mail rack and mail was flying everywhere (which had to repaired) and the whole load flew forward. I just hope the lab work survived. I was shaking so bad. Felt sick to my stomach the rest of the afternoon. Guess what...The woman never stopped!

     

    I so need to find a different job!

    Wishing you all a fabulous day as I run off to the dentist and then pick up the girls for the rest of the day.

     Tippy

     

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  • 05-15-2008 7:37 AM In reply to

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    Good morning all,

     

    I never did make it back here yesterday. Kind of a busy day and then we had a rain and thunder and lightning problem last nite so turned the puter off and went to bed.

     

    Had an eat out last nite for the club and naturally I took pictures for the Web so spent a lot of time last nite putting them all on the Web. All of them turned out so had more to do than usual. I ended up with a spoiled baked potatoe on my plate. I don't know just what was wrong with it but I didn't eat it. I told the waitress and she just kind of shrugged her shoulders and ask if I wanted another one. I didn't as I was almost done with my steak when she finally came to check on our meal.

     

    All I have gotten in my emails this a.m. is bad news it seems. One person died, one person has a month to live and my BIL is fighting an infection again. Maybe I should go to bed and get up again later.

     

    Zora, I had Choc. Chip day yesterday as I made that cake mix bar recipe and served it at coffee hour. One GUY even ask for the recipe after one bite!

     

    JP, Love my soft water, now maybe my skin will quit itching. Hope you got some extra sleep.

     

    Lois, I have seen those big quilt machines. The gal built a special room on her house just for the machine. At that time she was charging over $300 a quilt to do the work for everyone.

     

    Mable, I feel for Floyd and you with the depression. I get it myself and my dh has figured out when it is happening and does get me out with people. It's hard and the more depressed I get the less I want to be with people.

     

    Rosie, best wishes for your Mom and Critter. Hope there owies get better fast. Walt is not at fault for the fall.

     

    Tippy, sure glad you didn't get hurt in the car accident. There sure are some bad drivers now days.

     

    Best get off of here.

     

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    Good morning, CS.

     

    OK, ZORA, I'll have some of what's in your good morning cups. No chocolate chips here,unless it's for a gathering. I am the only one that would eat baked goods, and since my diabetes, chocolate is not my body's friend. I haven't had any for quite a while. Could be another lunch day for you, eh?

     

    JP, I know some think you are up really late, seeing the time it posts for you on the board. But, I know the midwest is a couple of hours ahead of you. Hope your sleep was restful.

     

    LOIS, won''t that machine be good for you. You may be finding a new occupation.

     

    MABEL, I just want to send you lots of hugs. Maybe Floyd could invite a couple of friends over just to talk or play cards like with your friends the other day.

     

    ROSIE, prayers for your family. Poor Walt, tell him things happen. And, falling comes quickly when you are older, ask me. Tell mom this grannie wishes her speedy wellness.

     

    TIPPY, praising the Lord you are OK. Bet the other driver doesn't even realize the outcome of her stupidness. Let's hope she drives more safely with a little one in the car. Don't you just love your GD-----plus her decorations sound great.

     

    BETH, sort of rude of the waitress in the handling of bad food. And, she sure should have checked before you finished your meal. Sorry about the bad news you received, but maybe the day will get sunnier for you.

     

    Today is Bethesda Auxillary meeting day at church. I am in charge, seeing I am the church rep for this group. I have everything ready to go, tables were set up yesterday and I will have a good committee to help me, also. For me, it will be a long day.

     

    I, too, read the late night posts, but just glean the info and don't comment on it the next morning.

     

    Hugs and prayers for all CS.

     

    Nancy Z.

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     Good day to you all I am later today had a doctors appoinment early this morning then went to the super market to buy food, the doctor wanted me to go for a chest x ray, so off we trotted to the hospital and had a long wait to be seen once in the room it only took a few mins. I will sort out recipe for my cheese scones and get in on here in the next couple days we have rain today and its forecast all weekend. we had a holiday weekend  the first weekend of the month hope you all get to enjoy  yoursSmileTravel

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    Tippy, what a close call!   Yes, there certainly are crazy drivers out there, and it seems to get worse every day!   That other gal probably didn't even realize how close she came to causing a major accident.  I'm so glad you managed to avoid her.

     

    Floyd's best three friends have died, and at our age it's hard to find new friends.   Guess we just plug along the best we can.

    Mabel

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    Morning! Another headache today…got one yesterday too…I’m not taking my Aleeve since I don’t know if I can with taking aspirin (after the heart attack)…I need to call the pharmacist and ask…Tylenol isn’t working too well…now we will have to do something when I get a bad back ache…Tylenol is like taking candy…nothing…zip…nadda… 
    Zora, love your siggies, girlfriend!! They have been SO CUTE!!! Hope you & Bob have a good day. It’s sprinkling here…guess you are getting some too…  LOVE the thought of the day!!
      JP, good to see you. Hope you slept in this morning!! 
    Lois, a quilt machine…wow!! Have a great time looking at them!!
     Mabel, hope you got the papers out…in the rain…we are gloomy this morning but we need the rain so badly!! Hope you have a good day. I know it effects my Dad when his friends pass away. My Bro-IL had an employee pass away…he had a heart attack near to when I did. He went home, things were fine…he had a blood clot and died. He was my age (53)…I didn’t even know him but it rattled my cage. When we went to my sis’s house last Sat., her DH was at the funeral.  
    Rosie, dear friend, sorry Critter is hurting; glad they know why but it’s not easy watching the kiddos in pain. Hope Mom is doing ok this morning. And give Walt an extra hug!!
     Tippy, thought I was going to have to break out the Nitro…girl, that was scary!! So glad you were able to control that rickety work vehicle and not hit that crazy woman. It makes me SO MAD to see Mothers (or Dads for that matter!!) driving like bats outta you-know-where with their kids in the backseat!!! HELLOOOOO!!! What are you thinking??? Bless your heart!! The decorations sound so cute!!! Such imagination!!! Can’t wait to see the cake pictures!! 
    Beth, sorry you got bad food plus a waitress that didn’t care…I hope you brought it to their attention. Service…good service is hard to find these days. Glad you like your *soft* water!!! Sorry you are getting bad news…hugs…
     Nancy Z, have a great time today at your church meeting. It’s always good to try to set up beforehand…it sure does make for a long day. Take care, my friend!! 
    Merle, hope you are feeling better today…
     Margaret/Mapanda, I guess I’m not in the minority (not addressing things)…we didn’t mean to overlook anyone (as I said in my last night post)…we all hope Peppermint Patty is back with us soon. Again, thank you for letting us know about her. 
    Margaret (E), good to see you this morning!! Looking forward to your scones recipe…
     Ok, I’m off…to Knitting…A Brighter Day Circle (but in the clouds and rain today!!! LOL )

      Thanks Beth for my siggie!!!

     

     

    Filling the baskets with lots of hugs and prayers for all!!!

     

    cilla/NW FL

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    Good morning, Everyone –

     

      

    TIPPY,  your close call made me cringe!  Thank goodness you are a good driver, & your van’s brakes cooperated! 

     

      

    MABEL, I remembered you had told us that Floyd had lost his best friends, and you’re so right that we sometimes just have to do the best we can.  He has had a lot taken away from his life.  Hugs to you both.

     

      

    MargaretE,  we’ll look forward to those cheese scones! 

     

      

    ZORA, yesterday the fire was 15% contained; last night I heard the winds had kicked up, as did the temperature, & it was down to 10%.  I haven’t turned on the news yet today, but  the winds & temp. aren’t helping.  So far, I haven’t heard any helicopters today.

     

      

    Yes, I did get to TJ’s.  Picked up my favorite mustard, wasabi mayonnaise, frozen Thai green beans, & about $35 worth of other things!  The checker signed me up for a drawing for a TJ shopping bag that will have $25 worth of merchandise…just because I brought my own shopping bag with me.  Nice!  Some cities around here have banned plastic grocery bags, but that hasn’t been implemented in our area…yet.

     

      Good wishes, big waves, and smiles for each of you - Helen

     

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