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OMG Gail, I am still laughing about you with the new long legs. You could get a set of stilts….LOL LOL
Gary scared the be-Jesus out of me…..very close to poop, I may add. You know, that moment when you think, “oh oh, I am here, and this is it”. A million things run through your mind on one second, one of them being I need to call 911 fast, as I try out my rusty CPR. My heart was pounding so loud, I could have lifted a car, all by myself. Glad it was just a scare.
I have to tell you, when I read the part about visiting the white granny, I laughed so hard the table shook.
Greg is hysterical. If Gary tried that, and try he would, there would have been a much bigger disaster to follow. He would have never noticed the water too high, because the man never sees the washer in motion. Gary was really good at fixing things when he was younger. As he aged, and the arthritis took over, he really does not have the ability in his hands, and strength like he used to, which is such a shame. It bothers him, a lot.
I read the post to Colleen- I have always wanted to get my DNA tested. I would love to know what is in me. Although Tillie is German, she is really 1/4 French. One of her grandparents was French. I am curious about what we do not know. It is a shame we lose things as the generations go by. Tillie said the French grandfather went to Germany because of his religion, and changed his name. She has no idea what his real name was, and that is a shame. I even asked her if they had it in her old Bible, which has a family tree in it, and she said no- that real last name is lost forever. Life is so funny, isn’t it?
Hope your day was good- I got all my Quacker Christmas purged, and ready to sell on Ebay. I recently bought one top twice, and am glad it is still in the plastic, so I can send that one back. We are just too funny, when we forget we already had that one. Also got one more room/closet of decorations out. Two more to go.
AdeleHi Colleen
I am glad you got all your decorations up. I am tackling another closet today, to get those out. After that, I have 2 more to do. This year, I am going to get it all out, and then purge, as there was a lot last year that I did not get out at all.
Gary is good. Thank God. Here is a funny. I was taking to him a few minutes ago, and I thought he was in the office, and he did not answer. So, I yelled his name real loud, and I hear this faint voice in the bathroom off our bedroom saying….”can’t I even go to the bathroom this morning, without you calling me?” LOL I guess it is going to take a copal of days to get over that scare.
We are getting your rain tomorrow, with snow flurries Monday am, but no accumulation.
What is in the cranberry salad- that sounds interesting. You do have a lot of salads, but the kids like them, so that is good.
I hope the back brace makes your back feel better. Anything that makes us better is good.
Steph did know they came over. I am figuring this is the first step toward a “I am sorry”. This time, I did not give in. it made me so mad she did not come here for Halloween with the kids, and that just Jhonny came with JJ, and so late too. All because her makeup did not come out right. She is bog on the family costume. It is not about her, it is about the kids. I think I am still a little ticked off, which is not like me. I usually get on with it, and fix the family rift, as it is really just not worth it. Life is too short. she must have really hit a nerve this time. Honestly, I thin it is because I put so much effort into decorating, and it is not easy with my back to do it all. THAT is what really got to me. It was the feeling of ….why did I do all of this?
Jhonny is a really good Dad, and is very attached to all of us here. He is like my own grandson, and that is how I introduce him, which is funny, because he is a few shades darker than the rest of us…..LOL You have to see the funny look I get when I say that. I never say this is my granddaughter’s fiancé, I say, this is my grandson. We really love him, and are proud he is in our family. He is a good man. Did I tell you he is starting with the Post Office on Monday, in training? He will be temporary, until a position opens, and they decide he is worthy for permanent. I hope he gets permanent, as he is a good worker, and a great kid. The benefits would be great for them, especially the great health insurance.
Well….off to decorating I go.
Hope you have a good day.
AdeleBarbara- read my post to Colleen, Gail and you for the Gary scare. Oh yes, we all think foo what we have been through, and how much closer we are tot he end. It scares the hell put of all of us. we have so much more we want to do. we just need more time, and more good health.
I agree with what Colleen said. You have been though so much, you are brave, strong, and one of the best women we know. You are holding them all together, and doing your best to make all their arguments disappear……because you, more than anyone else, knows the value of life.
God bless you, and Jerry. I hope he can have a nice talk with his Mom on Monday- hope top hear good news on that one.
I am closing to get in the living room to keep an eye on that man. Maybe he, like us, was just exhausted. Either way, I am a little nervous, and would feel better if I am closer to watch his every move.
Love you!
AdeleHi Colleen and Barbara, and Gail, and everyone……
Colleen
just read your post, and got the news on the back brace. I hope it makes you feel better. Gary has a brace, and he was wearing it for a while, and then stopped completely.That was so nice that your daughter helped plan the next dinner too. So, what salads are they talking about?
I just had the scare of my life. I was yelling to Garry in the living room, on Greg fixing Gail’s machine, and got no answer. I yelled louder, and still no answer. I went in the living room, and turned on the overhead light- Gary hates it on, as it is so bright. Still no answer. I had to poke at him, hard to roust him. I thought he died. he NEVER sleeps that soundly. I kept asking if he was alright, and he said he was, just has not been sleeping well at night, because of his shoulder. My heart is still racing. I will be watching him carefully.
you know, I know that day will come, when one is us cannot wake the other. Just not quite ready for that today. I could not take another person dying on me, just before Christmas. My Dad died on Dec 23rd. I was reminded once more, that life is special, and a gift. Every single day, every single moment. I still have the chills.
Forgot everything else I was going to write, accept the kids came by with Jhonny today- red the post to Gail and you.for the details.
AdeleHi Gail
Jhonny is Dominican. His family always does things late at night. Dinner starts around 8 or 9 on a holiday, and they are up most of the night socializing. They are up to midnight on Christmas Eve, or after. Steph, Jhonny and the kids do not get home until way after midnight on Christmas Eve form their house. they are here until around 8, and then head over there. What is funny is the at his mother always makes lasagna on a holiday, and Steph like hers more than anyone else’s. I find that really amusing.
That is awful that today is the anniversary of Kim’s death. It gave me chills, when I read that sentence. What a horrible thing to go through, for all of you. She will be in your hearts forever. I am glad Brent was with a friend. Brent will be home soon. I bet a big celebration is being planned.
I hope Greg is not sick. That incident must have scared you. I hope the washer is all set, and you do not have to worry about it, every time it is on. After a coupe of washings, you should know if there is anything else wrong. I have my fingers crossed! I cannot believe he was able to fix it. Up here, only an LG repairman can fix one, it is a whole other repair specialty. Thank God I still have the contract on mine.
the video was real good. I showed it to Tillie last night, when she came up. She was thrilled to see it. What a nice thing they did for all us Quackers. Good idea to thank James. Where doyou write a note of thanks to him on this site- I think it is a good idea for all of us to do that. Appreciation is always a good thing.Colleen…..what is this about a brace? I think I missed something again.
Hey girls- Jhonny came over today, with JJ and Aizen for a visit. We were all thrilled. JJ got all A’s on his report card, and Aizen blew me a kiss goodbye. You should have seen his face when the tree came on. The tree is up, but no decorations on it yet.
I got all the Thanksgiving things away, and a couple of boxes of Christmas stuff out- one set of Annalee dolls, and a few more smaller ones. My intention is to get one closet of stuff out a day……LOL Then decorate the tree. I am just glad it looks like the house is all decorated from outside, as the tree is up and lit. I still have to get the window candles out I got from the Q 2 years ago- the ones that time themselves, and are on batteries- love them!!
AdeleHi Colleen
Look how blessed and loved you are! Your entire family pitched in to make Thanksgiving a success. If you are anything like me, and I know you are, you probably silently cried (when nobody was looking), at being happy they did it all, and sad you could not. That is what family is for.
I am guessing Ron is off the bad boy list, and will have no porta soup for a while, for all he did yesterday……LOL
I am glad you are having a good time with Melissa. How long is she staying? I hope a while, so you can still have her around for a bit.
Heather is coming over today, to help get the tree up. I know fixing all the branches is way above my capabilities. Sooner or later, I will have to go to one of those 4 foot trees, and out it on a table. the only reason I have not, is that I have so many hand made ornaments that I want to keep using.
You had a wide variety of dishes, and I bet nobody left hungry.Hey everyone! JJ called last night, to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I was glad Steph had him call. It made my day.
Of all the pies I did, the biggest hit was the Crème Brule- even more popular than the custard, which has been the all time favorite, until now. As of now, everything is put away, and I just have to get all the Thanksgiving decorations onto the dining room table, to out them in their boxes. That is my last job for today. Tomorrow I will try to get them all away in the closet, and then we start on the Christmas ones coming out. I have to go slow today, as I was extremely tired yesterday. I was a little worried, to be honest. But, after the night’s sleep, and going slow this morning, I am good. Even with all the help, it was still a little too much on my back. I have to keep remembering my limitations. that is not easy. It always makes me feel like I am crippled, and I do not like that. Still, I have to e for all my Minnions, and that I am still able to do what I did, and I am.
Love all you guys!Hey- did you see the wedding video? I loved it. Tillie will see it later, when she comes upstairs for dinner.
AdeleHi Barbara
I am sorry my suspicion was correct. I hate to be right, when it is not good. Si many people take advantage of parents who are older, and near the end. You are so right- it tears families apart. What is it about inheritance that makes everyone so greedy? I have seen so many families never talk again, once the parents are gone- all over property, and money. Their parents are rolling in their graves.
I am so sorry for poor Jerry. he must feel awful, and there is nothing he can do about it. At least his mother knows how much he loves her, and that he would never put his needs above hers, and always wants the best for her. I do not understand people. Greed is an awful thing. Lucky they are all together today, as they deserve each other…..accept for jerry’s Mom. I hope they at least made her a nice dinner.
Steph is my granddaughter, Heather is my only daughter. The rest of them…Amanda and Marissa (Rissy) are granddaughters- all are Heather’s daughters. It is hard to keep all the names straight. She at least had the kids call, and I got to talk to JJ. That is a start. Maybe she is realizing how angry I was, and that she needs to be the one to come around this time. I think they were on their way to Jhonny’s parents’ for dinner, and that is good. I would have felt a lot worst, if I thought the kids were alone on Thanksgiving. Last year, JJ spent the night with Heather (his grandmother), and w they put the tree up for me, as it was only a couple of weeks out from the back surgery.
Well. here is a funny one for you. I hated the mincemeat pie. LOL LOL It was not the flavor I remembered. Maybe the one I had did not have any meat. Either way, that was the end of my search for the perfect mincemeat pie. Amanda did have some, but I noticed she did not eat a lot if it either. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. It did look good, though…..LOL LOL
For sides I did the spicy cauliflower and broccoli recipe from the Chew- that was a huge hit. Also did cheesy potato, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potato’s, stuffing, and the stuffing wrapped in bacon horderves that the Chew did last year. Of course, can corn for Gary, homemade rolls, and cornbread done in the cute little pumpkin pan!
I am exhausted. So tired, that I feel sick. Maybe too much fats today,,,,,Thanksgiving meals can kill people’s gall bladders.
Do not feel sad. You will have a wonderful dinner story to tell us after you all have your meal this weekend. We will all be waiting to hear how tired you are, and how stuffed you feel.
We love, you Barbara. You and Jerry are a wonderful couple great parents, and wonderful neighbors. Anyone at your holiday table is blessed to be invited. Prayers sent your way, for a great day!
Love, AdeleHi Christine!
So glad to hear form you. I am glad Patch is doing better, and that your stove is all fixed.
I hope you find some relief from your foot. It is so uncomfortable to have a foot problem, because it supports all of you. I feel so bad for all you are going through, and not finding a good solution to feel better.
Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes. We all hope you have a great weekend, and stay warm. Winter is upon us, for sure.
AdeleHi Gail, and everyone!
Hope everyone had a fabulous day. We did, in spite of those not here. I am grateful for all those who helped all of us, put on our holiday meals.
Although Steph did not come, she had the kids call me this evening. I told JJ I missed him, and asked if he had turkey or chicken. he told me nothing yet, because they were on their way. So, I figure they were going to Jhonny’s family. I felt good about that, as I knew they were celebrating with someone. I asked JJ what he was going to say he was grateful for at the table, and he said he had to think about that one. He is so funny.
I hope Colleen’s shot went well, and that she is having a ball with her daughter, watching her do all the work, while relaxing, for a change.
I hope Barbara is resting for their big day over the weekend.
Also hope that Gail is feeling much better, and on the mend.
My hope for Debbie, is that she is upright, and feeling fit as a fiddle.
Well girls….we are all here, all grateful, and all have wonderful families, no matter who is mad at whom.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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