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Good Morning everyone,

Sunshine and cool temps here this morning. Good day to work outside. Need to mow grass, trim, plant a few flowers that I have to buy a pot for, run some errands, do shoppping, well you get the drift... Will be heading out the door in a little while here.

From the sounds of some of yesterdays Coffee posts, seems like everybody's gotten into the throw away, sort out, give away or sell mood. I fortunately have been there done that, so nothing needs doing here. Have a few papers to file, but that's about it. Do need to go into my safe deposit box and go through the contents though. Usually do that once a year and haven't gotten to it this year. I know what's in there but have some papers that need to be taken out. I keep all my "important" papers, (birth certificate, spare SS card, home property deed/title insurance, etc.) and things like that in there. Don't want them in the house. Have a break in or a fire (heaven forbid), then I have to go through the process of replacing all of it. No thanks.

And as to the house. I don't have plans to sell right now. I have been thinking of downsizing for a few years now though as I really don't need this size house just for me. I have rooms I don't use except to run a dust cloth over, have overnight company maybe once a year if that and I would much rather be out driving around on day trips or doing other things besides keeping this place up. My dad and I had this house put here after my mom died. We had intended to move over here when mom was living and mom and I talked about the things we could do in the yard here, like flowerbeds etc., but it never came to pass. I lost my interest in it after that. But we moved over anyway. Dad loved it here but it has never felt like "home" to me. Dad's been gone for 9 years now. I think of him when I cut the grass and do other things around here. How he used to love to sit on the porch and just enjoy it. Just makes me miss him that much more and sometimes I think I should move and start over in another place of my own. Not that I don't want to miss them, but sometimes the memories can get a bit overwhelming and depressing too. I have no ties to this area and being single, I can go where I want. Michigan's U,P. has a pull on me too. When I'm up there I don't care if I come back here or not. We shall see what happens down the line. When I take that big trip in 2014, that will tell me. I'll have to find somebody to cut grass while I'm gone too as well as handle my mail etc. Hmmm, maybe Dawn can ship Paul up here.....

Echo, I too am keeping my fingers crossed that the couple decideds to take your TT. It would make things so much easier for you. X6 or 7, which ever it happens to be on now. Lots of fingers and toes being crossed for you.

Well, time to run along here. Bank opens in an hour, want to run the vac and then get my act together. Got an email last night that one of my neighbors passed away, so memorial service coming up on Friday after work followed by a dinner afterwards. It was expected and most of us are surprised he lasted this long. Been in a nursing home for the past year roughly. His wife passed away a few years ago and she and I were close friends while she was here. He's the 3rd one in this sub to pass away this year. Two others went in March. The older residents of the sub are slowly passing on.

Have a wonderful day all. Hope those up in AK are traveling along smoothly. Those who are on the road in the lower 48, be safe too.

Good morning, Everyone!!! Maggie, decided we should get up at 6, she loves being teased with these rabbits running all over. The babies are so cute. She would love out !!

Beautiful day again here, I thought to be storming, maybe thats later. Will enjoy this for now.

I spent a great deal of time last night going throught the GTG thread, all the pictures, what a nice time I had. Like being at all of them. I am so far behind in all of these threads and am seeing so many I hadn't before. Time I'm back on the road, I may know all the secrets and such that has been posted and I missed Wishing I could make a couple of the upcoming ones, one especially. Something to think about, No, not telling which one

Have a great day all, Make time for yourself, Stay safe,

Those on the road, wishing good weather and safe travels,

CArol

GOOD MORNING SISTAHS!!!

Sitting here being a bench potato!!! Don't feel like moving and doing a blessed thing. Am on my second cup of coffee which I have to thank Kelly for. She saved my life by making me a pot of coffee!! YAY!

Nothing planned for today except for going up and washing out my uniforms. That will be the most strenuous thing I will do today. Have already succeeded in scaring the crap out of my neighbor this morning. Shade went P and decided to go visit! So around his RV she went and popped right up his steps and in thru the open door. Poor guy had to see me before I even had coffee, I know that I must have been a horrifying sight!! Might go pick up a few things at the grocery store but not sure on that. Kelly is the busy one this morning. She is getting dressed to go out the door and clean. She has a couple cabins to do today. One is checking out and the other is moving from one cabin to the other. Just asked Kelly what the diff was between the 2 cabins and she says that she can't think of any difference. So why they are moving we don't know. Maybe someone reserved #2 for something special? Have no idea!

OK, off to read, catch up and see what's going on with ya'll. Hope everyone has a great day, enjoy whatever it might be that you are doing or plan on doing. Unless you really need the rain in your area I hope the sun is shining on you. Be safe everyone!!

Love to all

Slept well last night but woke up at 6:00 am with an aching toe and couldn't get back to sleep so I took a half of a vicodin, which wiped me out until 10:00 am.

I finished the last of the stuff in the den yesterday, and cut down on the papers I will be taking with me. Rest is packed up for storage, as are some books. Today I will tackle the china cabinet and try to get it all packed up.

I am still upset at dumping so much work on my son, so I called around and found a DPW guy who will do a special pickup for a fee. He has a list of the stuff I want disposed of and will be calling me back today for a possible pickup tomorrow. I will have him take the heaviest stuff that is highly unlikely to be sold in a garage sale. That way my son will have less to do. Garage sale is his wife's idea, however, so at least I don't have that guilt--he can be mad at her. It is hard for them to do anything with three kids under 6 and her working half time at home.

Don't know what I want to eat for breakfast. Nothing sounds good but I do have a tomato, so maybe a BLT? Got to work on cleaning refrig.

good morning
not doing much of anything today, planning on taking a nap this afternoon as I saw a
report on the news yesterday connecting lack of sleep to strokes, so guess naps are
really good and not a waste of time. Besides, Dallas premiers tonight and I want to
be well rested. I was such a fan back in the day and I'll be curious how the new one
gets presented. I'm sure it won't be as good as the original but I think it will be good
anyway.
Gonna go get a little breakfast snack, (cereal) and kick back and watch some daytime
tv, something I haven't done in a long time.
Ya'll have a great day and be safe.

I picked up my motorhome this morning. I was going to stop at the grocery store but decided to wait until the refrigerator had a chance to cool down so I wouldn't have to move everything in the house and back outside. Need to load everything for tomorrow. We will only be about 5 miles from here so no big deal if we need something. My son is bringing a tent to stay in. They have done this before so don't know how the kids take to it. The 11 year old is always on a computer so would think she would be bored. There is a splash pad for the kids so think there will be lots of wet clothes.

I saw that report about lack of sleep and strokes. I'm in trouble. I probably only get about 4-5 hours sleep most of the time.

Will have to remember to watch Dallas. I have been to South Fork years ago when my Aunts were still alive. It was mostly a waste of time because they wouldn't let you in the house. Seeing pictures of it looks like it's out in the country but there are subdivisions all around it. One of the times we were in Ft Worth with horses we were invited to a practice cutting there but my DH wouldn't go. He could care less about things like that.

Carol, you must be feeling a lot better to want to get on the road. I think you could probably catch up with the Alaska crew. I hope they fix roads up there faster than they do here. The way things are going Sharon might catch them. Would like to head out too instead of making a fast trip to Florida. This summer will be the only time I can spend some time with my Grandson so have to hang around.

Martha

Yes Martha as far as the pneumonia think its about gone, it's the heart rythmn problem that gets me and have to be really careful right now, it races like mad at times, and blood pressure shoots up fast. Never any kind of heart deal so very scary to me, see cardio 25th, so just biding my time , drs in Wy suggested I have it shocked back into rythmn, sounds scary too This dr specializes in this,

I'm just thinking very positive here, and planning what I might do is always fun. if I'm all set by Aug. hoping to meet some sisters I haven't yet.

They said would take a month for me to feel half way up to par, uummm we ll see. I can do a little more walking each time, so getting strength back. Maggie, says Not fast enough

CArol. Besides I always think traveling !!!!

Good morning (or afternoon) all! Carol, my husband had that done once and it worked with no problem. He had been to the dentist and after that his heart went all out of rhythm, his blood pressure didnt go up with, but he was on mediications of all kinds. So don't know if it would be tha same type of problem. Going tomorrow to get my casino fix, taking a friend I used to work with that has never been. I certainly won't teach her to be a high roller, I mainly go for the free stuff and am packing a pool bag. BTW, what network does Dallas come on and what time? Everyone have a good rest of day! Wendy

I am going to watch Dallas tonight too. Living in Ft. Worth, loved the show. Have never been to Southfork Ranch, but know that it's not as portrayed in the show exactly. This show is supposed to be shot in Dallas this time, instead of mostly in California. Wendy, it will be on TNT.

Got all my yarn into 2 extra large space bags so they are ready to be put in storage area when I get the MH. Used 2 more large space bags to put all my unfinished afgans and sweaters in. I definitely have found quite a few projects to work on and finish after we get on the road. Will have plenty to work on in the evenings watching TV. Also emptied the drawers and put most of my beads and findings into a Rubbermaid storage bin. Still have more and my pliers, etc to go into another bin for my jewelry making. Went through all the paperwork from when Chuck became disabled and had to retire from work going back to 2004. Shredded what needed to be and filled a trash bag with everything that did not need to be shredded. Hopefully, when I am finished, I can just use the small safe we have in the big safe. Finally I feel like I have gotten something done today. First day without a splitting headache since Saturday. Hooray!

I saw the report on lack of sleep and strokes. I think there may be a connection too. Chuck mostly worked nights so slept in split shifts, never getting a good night's sleep. He had had 5 strokes from 2005 until last year. Makes me think because I rarely sleep more than 2-3 hours without waking up and getting up until get sleepy again. Need to work on that.

Glad you are up and around more CArol.

Congrats Martha for getting RV. Sounds like you will have fun.

Well, break time is about up for me. Need to go to store. Have a great afternoon everyone.

Wendy, that's what they said happened, pneumonia so bad threw system off kilter, have heard several have had it done and works, hey gotta be fixed, thanks for the encouragement.

CArol

Carol, my Dad is very active @ 81years old. He spent a few night in the hospital last month for pneumonia also & they found the same with his heart. He had to go to the hospital for them to stop & restart his heart also. He said it was fine. My niece is a RN there said it is a very common procedure even though I had never heard about it before.

Thank you all for your encouragement. I'll just keep the fact, I will travel again in mind and all will be ok. Aprreciated so much the senarios where this has happened and especially yours Vicki, your Dad is a wee older and if He can do it, I can, Right? Thanks

Soos, everyone with pneumonia, doesn't have this happen, just some cases, but shot is good, I always got one, but can't remember if I did this yr. (I'm probably a bad girl and have paid for it).

Thank you, I was floored when I read back over yesterdays post, What a group !!

CArol