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Good morning everyone. I awoke to news stories about the severe weather moving across the Midwest. Am hoping all of our Forum Sisters & their loved ones are safe, sheltered & dry.

I'm scheduled to report for my state park volunteer gig tomorrow. But to be honest, I'm really not ready to be up there while it's so c-c-c-cold. The weather is rainy & cold down here and snowy there at 6100 feet elevation. The high tomorrow is supposed to be 44 there & snowy, with lows in the high 20s. My RV, however, IS on site.

There is an orientation up there on Wednesday and that's the day the ranger wants all the volunteers to move in. I checked the on-line reservation system and only two adjoining sites in my loop are reserved for Friday night. So I sent an email to the park manager last night and told her that while I will come up for orientation, I plan to delay my start until this weekend, when the weather is forecast to warm up considerably.

Kiwi's looking much better this morning. The swelling on her face is waaaay down and she's much sassier. She was such a ragamuffin that every time she has laid down next to me these past few days I have used hair shears to trim off the bulk of her coat. I admit it's choppy & she has quite a bit of matting, so parts of her feel a bit like a sheep. But even with that, she still looks much cuter. When the weather is reliably warm I'll give her a neat, short cut.

Good-morning !!! Our day looks a little gloomy outside, not sure what our weather is going to be. Gosh, Soos, you sound like you're in winter again up there. You too, Janice, seems to be across the top of our country. Our weather everywhere seems to be a real mess. Tornados and their destruction is what upsets me the most. I've always been afraid of them, as they can just drop out of no where at times. Hurricanes if you are wise, you have time to prepare for.

Not sure what is on the agenda here today. I have a problem with my car, but I have a mechanic for a neighbor and he was over with his thingy(alright ladies, I reread this and I know I must say the machine that tells you what is wrong with an engine motor) last night to see what my problem was, seems I need a part that has to do with air flow, hopefully he will fix it. Always seems to be something, so I won't worry about it, if it won't go, I have the r.v., it will take me wherever I want to go too. Sure do wish it could take me where I REALLY want to go, somewhere away from all these chores , dr. visits, and just everyday responisiblitlies

I have some catching up to do on here to see what you all have been up too. Looks like a nice day to set here and have a real visit with my friends on here

Enjoy your day, whatever you're doing, if traveling, Safe travels to you.
Carol

Good morning from Front Royal, VA. It was cool and sunny when we arrived yesterday, planning to go to DC today. But since today's forecast is cold and rainy, we will wait til tomorrow when it will be less rainy So instead, tGM has planned a variety of places to visit, 2 gardens, Stonewall Jackson's museum, 2 wineries and then the grocery store. Soos, after this year it will be your choice of what weather to live with and Jancie, nice to know you can Getupngo when you want. Carol, you never know what might turn up on your "agenda". Have a good day everyone. carold

Good morning all, it warmed up here during the night and the wind has come up looking like rain.

Has anyone heard from Carol (asirimarco) I haven't seen her post lately and hope all is ok. Maybe she is planning their nest trip.

Not much going on here today, I or I should say we the little dogs love to 'help' ,vacuumed and cleaned yesterday so feeling lazy today. Looking forward to seeing my friend's new grandson tomorrow! He's making his first visit to Grandmas house. I remember when his mother was born, where does the time go!?!?

Good Morning...

I was back on the phone trying to fix the specialist appt. We thought we had it all fixed yesterday. The specialist office was going to call the Tricare contracting office and the authorization office and get it all fixed. I was so excited when I logged into the email this am..and see that a authorization has been updated for Kodie. YEAH!!

The excitement was not long lived. They changed it all right...they removed the DR's name and made it for Children Endocrinology Clinic???? Sorry that is not fixing the issue...why should I drive 95 miles when I can drive 15 miles. (they only cover travel if it is over 100 miles). Besides...I loathe Seattle traffic to begin with.

So back on the phone...I mean really he became re-contracted for a reason...continuity of care...ring a bell there Tricare.
They need to not test me again...because they will lose this battle...I have no issue whatsoever of moving on up the chain. I have called and had the Congressman involved in the past and I have no problems going there again. My friends...joke...that Tricare just needs to put a note on my file " Approve it...she will not go away". I can easily become their worst nightmare. I think when they contract is back up for bid...I need to talk with those military folks on how they need to find someone who puts people first and not the $$$.

Other then that...it is a nice day here!! Looking like it will be a nice week. The yard for the most part is all cleaned up from winter. We still have some planting to get done, but I need to get some more top soil to mix with the dirt I have..so the plants get a nice start.

Thinking about camping...??? I have no idea where yet..just itching to get that first spring trip done. We usually camp at Beachwood..it is close to home. We can get things all set for the summer.

Go get 'um Kris! They'll be sorry they messed with you. And yes camping will do a lot to relieve that stress.

Me...after a series of medical tests, finally have some answers. CT scan at Moffitt showed no cancer but found a blocked subclavian artery. Stress test tomorrow to see if anything else shows up. Yep, need a stent. Week from Friday. Keep me in your prayers. Once it's over I should feel like 21 again.

Liz, good luck with that stent. You will feel SO much better.

Afternoon ladies. Boy did we have a stressful evening. We were on tornado watch until 10 PM, thankfully nothing came into our immediate area (SW Tulsa area). All the action was north or south of us. I feel for those that encountered that group of tornadoes. We are supposed to have some more severe weather tonight. Hoping it is just T-storms, nothing more. The I-40 corridor is the one to watch, it seems to attract tornadoes like trailer parks. My niece and I were running around yesterday getting things into safe places just in case. Think I'll leave the stuff where it is until later in the week, just to be safe. We do not have a basement here, so it all goes into the hall closet and bathrooms. As with hurricanes, better to be prepared and not need to be, then not be prepared and have to be. Putting everything back is just a mild inconvenience, but very worth it.

Barbie, good luck with the interview. Soos, find that turn off valve for winter weather, after this winter you need some spring. Liz, good luck with your surgery. Linda

Soos, I asked the nurse, what the drug does to you, as I didn't want to let out secrets or do something foolish either. She looked me right in the eye and said no we only moan or something, nothing ever interesting and it was quite boring. I wanted to believe her so I did. Its over and what a relief. If they got an ear full of some of my gibberish or whatever, thats alright with me. I can always plead innocence The main thing, there is no reason not to do it. Liz, kicked my butt, maybe I ought to sic her on you!!!!

Need to get it out of the way, so you can hit the road, free and clear of all bothersome thoughts. You too, Wicked !!!

Get it over with ladies !!!
Carol

Janice, I had to laugh at your reluctance to head for your volunteer job with the cold expected there. I've been working in a state park for 14 summers and have been out in snow, sleet, rain, wind, Tstorms, sun, heat, cold etc. and I'm still here. But I do agaree it isn't always pleasant. Some days even layers aren't warm enough. And because my work is outdoors, there are days when we have to call it quits and go home cause of weather. Unless we have some indoor work to keep us busy for a few hours. But the difference is you are volunteer and I'm paid, so I have to be there. Right now like everybody else along the northern states, it's been cold. We've had belwo freezing temps and snow as well. I too feel my lilacs are gone and I'm not sure about my apple trees. They were starting to blossom when the cold and frost hit. Guess that's price we pay for having an early spring warm spell these past couple of months.
I'm glad I don't live in areas where tornadoes are a problem. Guess those of us who live up north and only have to contend with cold spells, snow and a few other weather related problems shouldn't have anything to complain about. I read somewhere that OK,KS, AR and that area of the country has the most violent weather in the world. But we don't have a choice in where we are born. We either live with it or leave or sometimes circumstances put us there.