JSM's BEGGING FOR BANNING #28 8/23/11 - 10/24/11

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Hoover Dam is cool to see.
also, it is fun to just go touring through all of the casinos in Vegas..they are so lush and extravagant..and there are wonderful shows going on..it is a fun place that is for sure!

[Bearlyhere]

Good morning everyone.
 
Still sick, back to the doctor tomorrow.  This fever just won't go away.
Blessings.

I am so sorry, Sister.  You have been suffering far too long.  My prayers continue for you and your family.

 

[can]

Morning Monkeys!

Sorry if I missed anyone.  Sometimes it's hard to catch up.

JSM - glad the steroids are helping with the pain and numbness.  How much longer do you have to take the meds?
I am glad to hear you have completed the rituals for Josef and I hope in so doing you found some comfort. You were an amazing doggie Mom.  The best!
Happy to hear you will soon be with your beloved CC in Chicago. 

SISTER - Prayers for you continue.  Also for your Mom and Connie.

GE - have your daughter and grands moved into their new place yet?  What are you planning when your household is back to two - besides lots of rest?
It's great that you and dh were able to be there when the family needed you.  Blessings on you. 
 

Can thank you. I am still having hard times, but today I had a MRI and started thinking of Josef, knew if I cried I would have motion artifact and they would have to do it again.  I am claustrophobic so I started praying the rosary, using my fingers instead of beads  It worked, kept my mind from wandering to thoughts of Josef. I am so ready to go to Chicago and see CC, wish I was there right now. Even if it is cold 

I've always wondered how a claustrophobic person would ever be able to manage an MRI. 
YAY for JSM - you found a way...
You'll be there soon!   

[can]

Hi Babybear.

We had a Rascal too.  So named by our daughter who got her from the pound when she was in university far away from home.  The pound had no history on her. Rascal was anxious, had separation anxiety etc. and our daughter was anything but the alfa and Rascal began to turn on her and others.  Our daughter was heartbroken so we took her in.  She left us in February - but in the seven years or so that she was here, she calmed down quite a bit, had a structured, predictable life and a garden which she patrolled and lots of squirrels to chase. 
Frightened seems a good word to describe Rascal, even though she was not timid.

 

Hi Can--Rascal came to live with us before my husband died and they bonded immediately.  My husband always called every dog Rascal, like, "Come here you little rascal," so he decided to name him that.  He was an outside dog at the beginning, but little by little my husband let him come in for special occasions--then it got to the point that Rascal came in every night to watch Rush Limbaugh sitting in the recliner with my husband.  He always barked at Rush Limbaugh.  I never knew if that was approval or disapproval.  I never found out if Rascal was a Democrat or a Republican.  Shortly afterward, Rascal inched his way into the house permanently.  He was especially afraid of loud noises and fireworks.  I think he had been hurt that way.  On the 4th of July he would hear fireworks and tremble and cry and hide under the bed.  Once I actually got under the bed with him to comfort him.

Rascal was afraid of everything, especially men.  I assume it was a man who had hurt him.  But one day when there was a painter here and he was walking toward me with a can of paint in one hand, Rascal ran up and bit him behind the knee.  That sweet dog, who was afraid of his shadow, tried to protect me.  The painter understood.

After my husband died, Rascal would sit looking down the road waiting for him to come home.  It was very touching.  I never knew how old Rascal was, but he lived several years after that and sat in the reclining chair all by himself.

Hi Babybear.  You have such a wonderful way with words and I love to read ALL of your posts. 
Thank you for your lovely story of your Rascal.  Your love of animals shines through.

The pound should not have given Rascal to our daughter.  Nor should our daughter have insisted on having such a high strung Springer Spaniel (in an apt.)  The pound refused her to a family with children, and to our daughter.  Our daughter persisted, visited the pound every day to see Rascal and asked again and again to have her.  I think she wore them down.
Our Rascal was afraid of men too I guess, because she growled at a lot of them including my husband who like his daughter couldn't be more of an animal lover.  She slept in a doggie bed with pillows in our bedroom, but every morning we found her lying on the floor with her head under the bed beside my husband.      go figure.

 

Can, that is so sad that they gave Rascal to her even though they knew better. Thankfully you and your husband got Rascal and she loved sleeping under your husband's bed. That is so sweet. 

Thank you Can--That's very kind of you.

Your Rascal sounds so sweet.  They really do worm their way into your heart and into your life.  They choose their places in your house, and I guess Rascal chose the spot under your husband's side of the bed.  I have two open stairways in my house and my Rascal would put his head under the bottom step.  I think he thought his whole body was hidden.  My Stormy, the Yorkie, before she was blind would take a running start toward  the bottom step and flatten herself with her legs sticking out to the sides and slide under.  She kept it dusted there for me.  She turned into probably the largest Yorkie in the world and couldn't do it anymore--she weighed 12 pounds.

Now I have my Charlie who someone threw out by the side of the road in Crossville TN when he was a pup.  I found him on the internet and they brought him to me.  When they brought him, they had a couple of papers and I went upstairs to copy them.  Charlie jumped up on a sofa and the man from the shelter asked my sister-in-law if he were allowed to do that.  She told him Charlie could do just about anything he wanted.  He has diabetes now and had cataract surgery in February.  He's doing fine, but I have to have the fluid in his eyes checked often because of glaucoma.  But I love him to death. I'll do whatever is necessary for him, just like JSM did for sweet Josef. 

And JSM--have a great trip to Chicago.  They have the time of their lives, you know. Even dance with their wives.

Like your doggie stories, well, the funny ones I mean.  Thinking of Linkletter's kids do the funniest things and how it could be applied to our pets.

Charlie is one lucky boy to have found you.  Bless you!  and Charlie

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Morning monkeys. One more day till JSM.

Nancy Grace wardrobe malfunction last night...



And I wasted my time watching MNF instead.

I can't believe how they have duded Nancy up.  I've heard her make desparaging remarks in the past about cleavage. 
Her costumes don't flatter her figure - and this weeks hair style, yuk!

Do the contestants sign an agreement that the costume designer has complete license? 

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Watched DWTS last night - never caught the "malfunction" but I did wonder why they panned to an audience that was "petrified".  Twice actually.  Made no sense to me - just thought the camera people were stooopid and the audience bored.  haha

Home today - so I have on the opening statements for Conrad Murray - ruh roh - I think DR. M is in deep you-know-what.

it's beyond me as to why he was only charged with involuntary manslauighter. 

[cadillac]

Hoover Dam is cool to see.
also, it is fun to just go touring through all of the casinos in Vegas..they are so lush and extravagant..and there are wonderful shows going on..it is a fun place that is for sure!

Thanks Cookie - yes, I have heard the casinos themselves are quite a sight - lots of roller coasters there!  (IDK if my son will like the roller coasters either, ha ha).  Funny that son is not afraid of much in this world - except heights.  He gets it honestly from his Dad.

Also speaking of the MRI - hubs did the kind where you "sit down" and it was much easier for him to be cooperative.  He WILL NOT do a regular nor an open MRI.  We have done everything possible for either one and he refuses (or his mind refuses) to cooperate.  This last bout of trouble with his back was about to do him in - when he was sent to do the sit down one.  I did not personally see the machine and it's set up - but he came out of the room and said he cooperated that time.  (And he wasn't so medicated that he was falling down!!)

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Caddy..never heard of the sit up version of mri..I had one a long time ago..claustrophobic to the max! not sure how I made it through...will hope that if I ever have to have another one that it will be open or the sit up kind...

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JSM - Safe travels and enjoy your visit with Rubs and CC!

Going to watch DWTS and hope that Kardashian gets the boot.

OK - on another note - I am going to Las Vegas in a week or so - never been.  Think my son is meeting me there - hubs has meetings.  Suggestions as to what to do other than gamble and drink beer??  Oh and son is legal age - suggestions as to day excursions for us??

I was hoping Kardashian would get the boot also.  Why people pander over this family, I'll never know.

It's been years since I've been to Vegas.  When there the hotels offer up packages for tours.  How about taking in a show?
We went to Hoover dam.  We also met a local man and his family and he took us on a dessert trip.  That was the best part for hubs, (who doesn't gamble) saw former Indian villages and many things of interest a regular tourist wouldn't see.  Probably not adviseable to set out on such a trip on your own though.  I recall he took lots of water in coolers and anti-venom. 
We corresponded with this family for many years - their kindness to us was remarkable. 

 

[joesamas mama]

Went and got three breakfast tacos to go at TGI Friday. They sprinkled cilantro all over them. Ate one threw others away. I HATE cilantro. Yuck tastes like soap 

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Bearly, hope you recover soon from you girls' weekend.  Don't blame you for not missing it, nothing like being with folks that know your history.

I read that you have been seeing this fella.  Wasn't sure that you'd got past the on-line stage. 

Well, I hope HE is very special coz we all know YOU are!  enough said.

What does cubby think of him?

My friends daughter raised her son solo and never brought a man into the household.  Her son is 16 now and she is seeing someone.  When she told her son, he said "Good Mom, what took you so long?"

Blessings.
can

We cannot meet until December, he is out of the country on business.  I know this to be true.  I have his address there.  We text and IM every day.  He sends me pictures of the job site, too, with him in it.

I confuse easy bearly.  So you haven't met this guy in the flesh yet, but may do so in December?  . . . if you don't talk yourself out of it. 

Yes, ma'am.  As much as I joke around here, just hearing the words meeting someone in the flesh has me running for cover.

 

 
Well, if it works out as many of us hope - the day will come when you'll be running to UN-cover!   

[can]

Provincial election coming up and I'm off to vote in the advance polls. 

Spent the day with my Mom yesterday.  She wanted a new winter coat.  She chose red!
It looks great on her and adds some color to her face. 

hubs is partridge hunting and I hope to utilise my time organising and cleaning.  Might have a house guest next month and feel pressured - and I might go on a little holiday trip in a few days....IF i can get it together. 

have a great day Monkeys!

Sounds great, a holiday is always fun.

Sorry about the pressure, Ikwym.

Red--what a great color for such a young lady, or should I say colour.

While your husband is hunting, maybe he could hunt down a nice guy for me.  lol

Yes, I look forward to my trip.  Just going for a short time as I will be someone's house guest. Having had so many in the past, I know how much work it can be.

color colour -bearly you're always on it! 

Wish he could hunt down a nice guy for you.  Will a partridge do...it won't talk back.

What's with the guy you're emailing with?  aren't you sure if he's a nice guy?   I am so curious! 

But mostly, I WANT THE BEST FOR THE BEST!   

Thanks.

We text a lot.  I don't think you can be really sure until you spend time with someone.

I agree, spending time, body language, actions and reactions, etc are important.

The significant point about all this to me bearly, is that you are becoming ready to look at having a special person in your life.  I understand that must be scary after so many years of independance.  It entails a new responsibility.
Whether it is the fellow you are texting with, or another as yet unknown, you are opening your thoughts and that's the first step.  I pray someone as special as you are will come along and add additional love and happiness to your life.

All imo.   

[can]

Have a good day monkeys!

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you have a good day too Can..

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you have a good day too Can..

 

[cadillac]

JSM - Safe travels and enjoy your visit with Rubs and CC!

Going to watch DWTS and hope that Kardashian gets the boot.

OK - on another note - I am going to Las Vegas in a week or so - never been.  Think my son is meeting me there - hubs has meetings.  Suggestions as to what to do other than gamble and drink beer??  Oh and son is legal age - suggestions as to day excursions for us??

I was hoping Kardashian would get the boot also.  Why people pander over this family, I'll never know.

It's been years since I've been to Vegas.  When there the hotels offer up packages for tours.  How about taking in a show?
We went to Hoover dam.  We also met a local man and his family and he took us on a dessert trip.  That was the best part for hubs, (who doesn't gamble) saw former Indian villages and many things of interest a regular tourist wouldn't see.  Probably not adviseable to set out on such a trip on your own though.  I recall he took lots of water in coolers and anti-venom. 
We corresponded with this family for many years - their kindness to us was remarkable. 

 

Anti venom??   Everything about your excursion with the local sounds really cool.  You are right - it is too hard for me to do something that brave this day and time.  Like my kids say - I read too many crime blogs!!  haha  Yes we are looking at shows - I want to take him to one he wishes to see and I can't get a suggestion out of him yet!  I would like to see Jersy Boys but not sure that would appeal to him.  But if I am paying...???  Hope your day is well - thanks for the suggestions.

[trimmonthelake]

Morning Monkeys... gotta get in the shower, zip my suitcase and try not to have a nervous breakdown because I HATE to fly.

I will miss you all but will check in on the phone. YAY!!! Golf this week with CC. I'm gonna beat him at least one round, or at least that is my hope   

  Love hugs and prayers. JSM

 

  Miss ya trimm, keeping you in my prayers that the neighbors leave you alone   

They are at their real home today.So happy for that.
I am going to have lunch with my parents tomorrow...dad told me to bring the truck because he had some stuff to give me.....his shop is full of all kinds of good stuff.Then he said he had 356 stair spindles to get rid of.WTF? One of his friends had a bunch left over from some job.I said "Sure Dad."
I know some people who can actually use some,but not that many. 
Guess I will keep a few for table legs and maybe a head knocker.    There better get something good over in the corner for taking these off of his hands.My mom is having a chit fit. 

[trimmonthelake]

  My manners....Good Morning Monkeys.Hey Caddi! 
Off to walk Digger........ 

[MuffyBee]

Morning Monkeys... gotta get in the shower, zip my suitcase and try not to have a nervous breakdown because I HATE to fly.

I will miss you all but will check in on the phone. YAY!!! Golf this week with CC. I'm gonna beat him at least one round, or at least that is my hope   

  Love hugs and prayers. JSM

 

  Miss ya trimm, keeping you in my prayers that the neighbors leave you alone   

They are at their real home today.So happy for that.
I am going to have lunch with my parents tomorrow...dad told me to bring the truck because he had some stuff to give me.....his shop is full of all kinds of good stuff.Then he said he had 356 stair spindles to get rid of.WTF? One of his friends had a bunch left over from some job.I said "Sure Dad."
I know some people who can actually use some,but not that many. 
Guess I will keep a few for table legs and maybe a head knocker.    There better get something good over in the corner for taking these off of his hands.My mom is having a chit fit. 

I've seen some really nice looking candle holders made from stair spindles.  They can be cut to different sizes, painted etc.  You could put a small square of wood for a base or whatever... This article is using an old table leg, but I think stair spindles might work in a similiar fashion.

http://trash2treasure.wordpress.com/category/candle-holders/page/2/
Shabby candle holders made from old table leg

Or some more ideas is to use them to make shelves and other items.  One poster even commented "One can never have too many spindles".  Here's the link:

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/treasure/msg0314511229461.html?20
what to do with wooden spindles

[trimmonthelake]

Morning Monkeys... gotta get in the shower, zip my suitcase and try not to have a nervous breakdown because I HATE to fly.

I will miss you all but will check in on the phone. YAY!!! Golf this week with CC. I'm gonna beat him at least one round, or at least that is my hope   

  Love hugs and prayers. JSM

 

  Miss ya trimm, keeping you in my prayers that the neighbors leave you alone   

They are at their real home today.So happy for that.
I am going to have lunch with my parents tomorrow...dad told me to bring the truck because he had some stuff to give me.....his shop is full of all kinds of good stuff.Then he said he had 356 stair spindles to get rid of.WTF? One of his friends had a bunch left over from some job.I said "Sure Dad."
I know some people who can actually use some,but not that many. 
Guess I will keep a few for table legs and maybe a head knocker.    There better get something good over in the corner for taking these off of his hands.My mom is having a chit fit. 

I've seen some really nice looking candle holders made from stair spindles.  They can be cut to different sizes, painted etc.  You could put a small square of wood for a base or whatever... This article is using an old table leg, but I think stair spindles might work in a similiar fashion.

http://trash2treasure.wordpress.com/category/candle-holders/page/2/
Shabby candle holders made from old table leg

Or some more ideas is to use them to make shelves and other items.  One poster even commented "One can never have too many spindles".  Here's the link:

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/treasure/msg0314511229461.html?20
what to do with wooden spindles

Thanks for these links Muffy!I was about to look for something like the candle holders. 
We have used them with shelving and all kinds of stuff.Hubby finds a use for everything.