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Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?

Last post Jul 05, 2012 2:13 AM by KC10 . 5 replies.


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    Posted: Jul 04, 2012 7:12 AM in Secret Sisters Circle
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    Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?
    Anyone remember me? lol
    Just thought I would pop in and say hi to everyone. This sure has been a hot summer, hasn't it?
    I hope many of you have been spared the hateful storms that passed through over the weekend. We were spared heavy damage, but I know there are still several thousand that don't have power in our area. Ohio and on eastward were plowed with that 120 mile path that just kept growing! There are some here that are now into their 6+ days without water and power~and in this heat!
    Take care to all~
     
    The ol hippie is holding his own right now. I did finally quit my job...kind of an earlier retirement than I planned, but for his health and sanity, my last day was June 1. Actually, it was my health, too. There were some days I didn't know if my back was going to make it...and I never would have made it through the day in this heat, anyway. I guess the timing has been right for everything this year.
    lol-I did have an age discrimination thing with a part time job a couple weeks ago.  If it wouldn't have struck me so funny I might have been upset. We all knew that was what it was, but I just took it as a sign I wasn't meant to have that job. I just may stick to being 'retired' and see what happens.
     
    Anyway, I just wanted to say hi to you and wish you a happy and safe 4th and summer!
    HUGS, Linda
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    Reply Posted: Jul 04, 2012 9:24 AM in Secret Sisters Circle
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    Re: Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?

    Hi Linda,

     Nice to hear from you!! I am sorry your back is hurting you, but I think you will like being retired too...We had storms last night, but nothing like everyone in the mid west and east coast suffered with.. We are to get real hot and humid today...No special plans.. I am trying to get caught up on work because of a busy weekend and appointments coming up...Actually, I feel a little grumpy...LOL Better get over that...LOL

     Ron is going for his cataract surgery tomorrow...I think this is going to be a challenge for me with patience because this morning, when I wanted to help with his drops, he kept blinking and I couldn't get the drops in his eye.. It sorta made me mad....I will be glad when all this is over..I told him he is just going to have to sit still and not blink so much...You know how men are....I was about ready to hit him in the head...LOL  I will try again at noon, and hopefully that will go better...

     I am still using balsamic vinegar.. I can not find the aged one that you gave me, but I did find a pretty good brand that is aged 7 years...I make the sausage recipe often...we love it...

     You take care and it is always good to hear from you...I miss SS...

    Mary

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    Reply Posted: Jul 04, 2012 12:04 PM in Secret Sisters Circle
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    Re: Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?

    OMG a BLAST FROM THE PAST!  And a good one.  Linda...so good to hear from you and I for one do believe that the retirement will be better for the back.  Not sure about the patience with the ol hippie tho.  LOL  24/7...Tell me about it!  Been there, done that. 

    To catch you up on a couple of things...Paula Price also just retired and is loving it.  Me...had a partial knee replacement on June 6.  Still a lot of painful moments but I do see improvements.  Have yet to wake up and say that I'm glad it was done but I had no choice.

    Our Circle of Friends is having a 4th of July picnic today at my new neighbors house, Karen.  You would love her and the rest of my Chez Amis neighbors...Paula and Andrea (Glassman).  Hope you can drop by and enjoy some of the fun, food and share in all of the "latest news". 

    Sister Mary...well, it's noon and time for the drops.  Hopefully, Ron can pretend to be sleeping with his eyes open and make it easier to get the drops where they belong and not dripping down his cheeks.  lol  Hug, thoughts and prayers for you both tomorrow.

     

    nancy

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    Reply Posted: Jul 04, 2012 9:10 PM in Secret Sisters Circle
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    Re: Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?

    LindA, It is so good to see you on the BB. Sorry to hear about the job but your back will be better. A little time off will be good for you. Have you thought about a school cafeteria job? You would have holidays and summer off.

    Glad to see the "Ol Hippie" is going OK. It has been hot here and a few storms a week ago. We lost power a couple of times but not for long thank goodness.

    How was your day? I worked today but we did get out early. I brought home a plate for DH so I didn't have to cook. He got BBQ chicken, green beans, corn-on-the-cob and a piece of chocolate meringue pie. It is easier than cooking, haha.

    I will start my vacation this weekend. I have 3 weeks off. Going to MS, GA & SC. Trying to get everything together to take on my journey. I don't have a laptop (it died) so will have to find computers to use while I'm gone. I'm sure I will find some to use.

    Well I'm going to eat a tomato sandwich for supper, so I'll be back later.

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    Reply Posted: Jul 04, 2012 11:00 PM in Secret Sisters Circle
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    Re: Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?
    Hi again~well, talk about a day that doesn't go like planned! lol  Funny you should mention that 24/7!
     
    Nancy, I am sorry to hear about your knee. I have heard how painful that can be, but hoping your therapy will have you feeling like a new woman!  I am glad Paula is enjoying her retirement! I haven't had the opportunity to ever talk to her on the phone like several of you...I have talked to Andrea~what a sweetheart and a wine enthusiast too!
    How is your hubby doing? I think of him so often and hope that all is well. 
    I know you are right about the back~I have only had to wear the back brace a couple times since leaving work...hopefully I can get some natural strength back and who knows, next year we might actually be able to take a real vacation that we haven't done in years...is FL a nice place to visit? *wink*
     
    Mary, I am sure you are taking good care of Ron...I can just see me trying to do that~it could turn in to WWIII!  I hope all goes well with the surgery and will be keeping him in prayer...I will try to poke around and see if you have an update on him, okay?
    How is your mom doing?  Dogs? I know, lots of questions...it has been 5 months since I have talked to anyone! You are all on my mind but darn this 'other life' has sure taken center stage lately.
    I am glad you found a vinegar that you can use...you don't have to tell me how good that stuff is. Have you tried any good recipes using it?  I recently have purchased a couple new ones that I like~honey ginger balsamic and pear cranberry balsamic. They make really good glazes for pork and chicken and the ginger one made a wonderful dressing for sweet potato salad~but will never take the place of the balsamic. YUM
     
    Pat, did your area come out of the drought from last year?  Kind of funny you should mention the school...would you believe two family members work there now~that could be a can of worms! lol See? Always a stumbling block! lol  BTW, that chocolate pie sounds kind of good right now~and I had a tomato sandwich tonight, too.  Goodness, are we soul Sisters or what!  Have a wonderful vacation~will you be visiting family or just doing some much needed vacationing? Sounds like fun so enjoy yourself! Tell that hubby of yours hi from me!
     
    You know, we have had such a strange year for us...I know you have experienced it in one way or another yourselves and heat is no stranger to you BUT....now I am not one to bad mouth summer or warm weather, but we haven't had much more than a 1/4 inch of rain in about 9 weeks and it hovers in 90 to100+ for weeks! That is most unusual for us. Now on the thankful side of being extremely grumpy, I cannot imagine no power for days and wondering how to feed/water the animals in the fields.
     
    Well, it is almost 11P and is down to 92...we haven't killed each other yet, so guess I better go...Loved getting the latest info~
    We'll make it more often, okay?
    HUGS, Linda
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Reply Posted: Jul 05, 2012 2:13 AM in Secret Sisters Circle
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    Re: Happy 4th to everyone! How have you been?

    Hiya Linda!! Long, long, LONG time no see!! Great to see your cheerful self popping in! lol Great to hear the ole hippie is doing well, too!

    Sorry about the continuing back issues and that you had to give up the job. I know it was awful  hard on you. So did you do the greenhouse part of it this year? Or did someone else take that on?

    The drought continues in so many places. Even around here, with all the rain we've had, we've not had nearly as much as they've had all around us! And when you dig around in the gardens and flower beds, it's bone dry and hard as a rock just a couple inches down. Officially, I guess, they've not ended our drought yet! But it's pretty incredible to me how the farmers crops are growing! It's just early July and corn is  almost taller than the average man and all tasseling out! Wheat is ready for harvesting and oats. The soy beans were looking pretty good. But some hail really did a job on them about 2 weeks ago. Just so hard to believe how far along everything is. At this rate we'll be DONE with the fall harvest by mid August! lol Anyway...........

    I wonder how things are going with your grandkids. I miss the stories and adventures. I'm sure when you have them they keep you busy! lol We've got a GD getting Labor Day weekend. And I just had a niece get married this past Sat. down in Joliet!  Everything and everyone changes and it all seems to happen so fast!

    Well, it's late. Just popping in to check on a couple things and couldn't resist the opportunity to say hello when I saw your name!  Today the temps topped out at 101 officially and the tropical dewpoints made it feel like 112. More of the same tomorrow and then we're supposed to cool down to the mid to upper 80's. I'm sure you're enjoying this summer weather! But I am so ready for some snow! lol

    You take care and stop by for a visit again soon!:o)

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