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Good morning all

Actually, so sad about OK this morning--Dawn, any damage down your way? ....A tragic reminder to appreciate every day we have....

I had a great time with the Trekkers! Peg helped me "diagnose" my back pain--herniated disc--which I'm treating according to WebMed suggestions. Sleeping is the worst, but "moving" is recommended, so will cautiously go about my yard/house work today. Summer-like weather here, which means a bit of humidity.

And thinking about where I want to go next! Won't travel over Mem Day weekend, but will try to get away the following weekend.

Hope everyone is well! Have a great day & safe travels for those on the road!

Sitting by the lake here. The dogs are waiting for their walk and then (they don't know it yet...) we are heading out on the lake in a pontoon and sight see. The dogs get to wait for us in the rigs. Coffee down leashes on and we are off! I will check to be sure Liz has her camera!

Good Morning everyone,

Hearbreaking is all i can say in regards to the OK tornado, especially after sitting there and watching the whole thing live on TV. You could just see the monster getting bigger and bigger and debris flying, and knew that people's lives were being torn apart under it's fury. And when it finally dissipated, the helicopter flew back over it's path, even before the rescue people got there, and the destruction was unbelievable. But it was the pictures of the school and the news coming that there were children in there. And watching people pick up pieces, cause that's all they have is pieces, of their lives. So sad.

We had some severe weather through here late yesterday afternoon but the bulk of it went north of me. None the less, the edge that did come through here, unleashed torrential rain so hard that it sounded like nails hitting the house and had there been hail, I would have feared for my windows. The upsde is, we are getting much needed rainfall.

Carolb, get yourself to a Chiropractor and get that disc taken care of. I can tell you from having had one myself, that you need to get that type of treatment in order for it to go back in place or you will have other permanent issues down the road. As was, it took about a month of 3 times a week for mine to get it back in place and then a few more weeks of followup treatments after that. Don't try website treatments, you need a chiropractor.

Today is house cleaning day and a vet appt. for Ms. Tessa, whom has been having a LOT of "p" issues of late. Even having accidents in the house, which is something she hasn't had for a long time. Me thinks the kidney disease has progressed more.
So we shall see what the tests show today.

My friend Brenda will be coming tomorrow to spend a few days, not sure what we are getting into, probably some sightseeing and what not, maybe even go to some RV dealers. Maybe we will even pop in on Judy, just to say hi. She was our campground host at Otsego for the past couple of seasons, one month in each. Most of the campground hosts now, stay for part of the summer and then another host comes in for the other part. Gives everybody a chance to do other things. That's not to say you can't stay for the entire season, your choice.
She plans to leave on the weekend so as not to have to drive in the holiday traffic heading back south. And i plan to go spend some time at Aloha with Judy.

I was told by a friend yesterday evening, that our gas prices went up to $4 a gallon yesterday afternoon. I'm glad I got gas in the a.m. Also has me thinkiing the future of our gas situation in this country and how much we are going to be paying for it. In the process of looking for a new RV, I am beginning to think that perhaps towing a smaller rig with a gas efficient vehicle is not a bad idea. One really doesn't need to have a big fancy roomy rig unless one is staying full time in it. For some summer traveling and perhaps camping trips, a small rig would work out fine. All one needs is a bed, bathroom and just enough storage space and kitchen space to function in. If a small TT has a sofa and a dinette, the dinette can be made into a bed and left that way. One can eat on a tray table or a folding table, like I did in my last TT. Actually, I eat outsdie on the picnic table most of the time anyway.

Well, this isn't getting the house cleaned, so time to get with it. Have a wonderful day all. Those one the road, enjoy your travels and for those who are in areas where the storms are going through today, keep an eye on the sky and an ear to the weather radios or TV. Stay safe.

Stayed up late watching and hoping that they found more surviving children at that school. Kept communications with friends in the area with more storms last night praying for their safety. Just turned on the TV to see the updates. I know this is tornado alley and people are used to tornados, but that does not lessen the devastation and loss for all the families.



Today, I have to get RED put together and remove any valuables. She is going to the dealer tomorrow to have them finish installing/ fixing stuff from when we took delivery. I hope they don't keep her too long. I want to head north this summer.
Everyone have a great day and stay safe.

hi carolb, good luck with the back. I muddled through for years but things really went out on me early in 2013. I spent almost 2 months mostly in bed, resting, thinking I would improve. Nope. Turns out I have multiple problems, some in the bone, also two herniated disks, after an MRI and x-rays. I have been going to spine specialists and had a series of spinal cortisone injections, which helped a lot and got me going again, although it doesn't look as if it will be a long term solution. Determined to get on the road and not take this problem with me, I may opt for surgery. I know it's not to be taken lightly, but I know for some it's been a wonderful solution if you get the right surgeon. I'm in a great medical specialist area (Boston) so I may take advantage of that while I'm here and have the time.

Good Morning... Sounds like some are having a great time with friends...

My doctor's visits went well with many blood test done 5 or 6 vials worth! The 5 day weight gain is being taken care of with no worry... it was attributed to water weight... I had a lot of IV fluids while in hospital...

Oh my how very sad for Moore, Ok... am praying that God will give them the strength to find those lost, clean up the debris, and process and grieve the loss... so much to happen yet.

another note my Shadow left for his new home this morning...

Kathleen

Hi everyone....made it to PA....all in one day yesterday
Was a great trip...could not sleep yesterday..now I am
beat..more later

((((Kathleen))))

We had a great time out on the lake this morning, and the weather was perfect. Tina took us on a tour down the Obey River where she spent many a summer as a kid, camping and boating. Dick (friend of Carol's) volunteered to be the skipper.

And I've already worked a couple hours. But it is still morning here. We're going on an 8 day cruise schedule this year. And one of the crew members won't start til a couple weeks in, so I'm guesting Abby and I will work lots of days in a row. Right now it's cleaning and prep.

The OK tornado reminds me of Belvedere, IL in the 60's. I lost a friend when that school was hit. But I'm happy to read today that the numbers are down from what they suspected last night as more and more children were found alive.