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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 11:46 PM

Quentin, may you have the endurance to care for Jean.

Randy, when we moved into our house, going on thirty-eight years ago, I found that the previous owner had made some "improvements" in the basement. (I removed almost everything he had done, and made it habitable for two girls and a boy). Among his works, I discovered that before he had nailed particle board to the ceiling joists, he had installed boxes for ceiling fixtures--and did not bother to run the wire through the joists, but held the wire up with the particle board; I thought it was a wonder he had not driven a nail through the wire.

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 10:09 PM

Struggling to get meds. and nurishment in Jean......So weak.

Thank you, all good people thinking of us and sending Prayers....Believe that will get us out of this troubled times, hopefully.

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Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:04 PM

  CW & Locomutt , leaving in 15 mins. for  wed. prayer meeting. Got a heaping bunch of prayers to give .     No problem for us to do this. God said he would not give us  more than we could  carry. Hope your niece gets better quickly.

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Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:51 PM

Ed, with all the stress and strife going on now here in the Cafe it is nice to have a " Cutie attack " . Thank you for the post.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:47 PM

Love baby pictures!  They always look a little surprised and happy about it! 

Randy - Holmes on Homes? 

Bruce - I had to deal with my favorite aunt on moving out of her beloved home and into a facility.  But I knew she would be watched over and taken care of and we wouldn't have to worry about her getting hurt or wandering off.  She loved it once she got settled.  She had all new family as well as the old one!

I put all the winter items away and turned on the air today.  It is so humid I could barely breathe!  Going to sleep much better tonite. 

Q - have Jean choose something off CW's menu - I know nothing there will bother her!  Wink

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Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:39 PM

Quentin & Jean ~~~  Prayers,  you folk have got them coming through on " high green" tonight  at wed. prayers  from the mountains here in AZ.

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Posted by rvos1979 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:55 PM

I am constantly amazed by what some people think they can get away with in renovations........

Started our living room painting today, got about halfway done, we decided to finish one section completely before starting the next, so did the wall with the windows first.  Went to take down the blinds above our large window, and found out it was just screwed into the trim with one inch screws (YIKES!!!).  So I went digging around in our spare screws box, and found some 2-1/2 inch screws, moved the brackets off the trim, and screwed it into the structure of the house.  I don't think they will fall down now.....

Warmer today, but also more humid, supposed to have lots of thunderstorms through Thursday night, weather service says lots of rain with these, flash flood watches are up in some areas.

Tomorrow will take a break from the house, running up to work to attend a safety meeting, my dispatcher has a heck of a time trying to get me to one, so going to attend one on my vacation.  Gives me an excuse to swing by a few hobby shops in the area, as well.....

See everyone later.....

Randy Vos

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Posted by AgentKid on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:05 PM

CW, thank you for your mention of me in your post of Sunday morning. It has now been officially determined that due to memory and confusion issues my Mom will no longer be able to live on her own in her house. It seems like we have determined which facility she will be moving into, but nothing has been signed on the dotted line yet. This is a very complex process involving a lot of health care professionals.

My siblings have decided that my brother will not be the "bad" cop, but "necessary evil" one, to deliver the news to my Mom and show her around her new home. It is felt that she needs to hear the news from one consistent source so that she will be better able to take in and understand what is happening. My sister and me will follow along to help her cope with what has happened. This sure isn't what I expected to be doing in the months of April and May.

In local news we are still getting forecast of snow in the past few days. And I only today had a chance to read in Monday's Newswire of the closing of CP's Ogden Shops after 99 years. It has been there so long the layout of Calgary in that area will be forever affected by its' presence.

And finally, Quentin, I hope everything is improving for Jean and yourself. Take care of both of you.

Thanks for your prayers and best wishes.

Bruce

 

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Posted by edblysard on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:01 PM

Caution, Cutie attack....

Autum Rayne Blysard, (grandaughter) just discovered if she holds herself up on her arms on her blanket, she can scoot across the oak floors in the livingroom.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 4:29 PM

No "weather" here so far, but we may see some in the next few days.  Hoping for a nice day Saturday as daughter has party planned for grandson and I think "outdoors" figures heavily into the plans.

Finally got the lawn mowed for the first time.  Need to de-thatch it and then spread some "weed & feed." The de-thatch part may involve a power rake, if I can find one to rent. 

The other major lawn project will be to relocate some of the sand the town highway folks spread every winter out of the margin (between the road and the sidewalk) and into other locations around the yard.  It's a recurring job, depending on how much sand they spread through the winter.

Here's to Jean feeling better.

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Posted by samfp1943 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 4:15 PM

Q&J:

        Glad to hear Jean is back home, Sorry to hear about the trip back to the hospital. Hope all is well now.  Sometimes those little 'whoopses" happen.

   Speaking of which, this week has been a booger!  Straight line winds on Sunday night, Monday early, got the last live big cottonwood in my back yard. Fortunately, when it fell it fell into my next door neighbors cottonwood. Which keep it from mashing their outdoor deck flat. These are pretty good sized 125feet plus, about 3 feet in diameter.

  Since they are right adjacent to the Creek, their roots are shallow (Cottonwoods are lazy trees, their roots go to the nearest water (about 2-3 feet there). So they are subject to being pushed by high winds and catch lightening when they are taking up water.  At least they are going to get taken down.ASAP!  Same winds got the roof of the house. bent the shingles up and broke some off. 

  Gotta Love this Spring weather!  

  OH, Well! The good Lord only gives you what you can carry!  

  Praying for you and Jean.  Hope she gets better soon. Take Care!

   Sam & Carla

 

 


 

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 3:47 PM

.....Yes Paula....Soft foods only, and liquid drinks like "Boost".  We're home again, and the food struggle is still a big problem, but we're really trying.

And keep the Prayers coming......Thanks to all.

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Posted by bubbajustin on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 10:18 AM

Had a heck of  astorm last night. StormStormStormLightningLightningLightningLightningNaders' on the ground too.

SWELTERING now. Supposed to be 87* with humidity today... Ick!

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:26 AM

Morning Railfans!

It's 53F on the way to the lower 80's today.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 6:44 AM

morning

matt is delayed 2 hrs.us 24 has a bad accident due to the fog east of napoleon.cw thanks for supper tonight even if its just leftovers.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 5:21 AM

Good Wednesday morning everyone.  We in Louisville have a temp of 73 muggy degrees this morning, going for a high of 90 for today.  July is 2 months away, and we're already getting July temps.  Guess we can look for a "long hot summer". 

Quentin, I'm glad they found Jean's problem.  Will she be on a special diet for the ulcer?  Will be continuing to pray for her and you, along with anyone else who needs extra help.

Coffee is ready, and juices are freshly made and in the fridge, keeping cold.  Other morning beverages ready also.  And breakfast of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, etc. is ready and on the warmer bar.

Will be leaving the house about 11 or shortly after, for a 2 block walk west to the doctor's office for my checkup.  That is going to be a very warm walk this morning.  So I'll have some cut colds and other sandwich fixings ready and on the warmer bar for you all for lunch.  Any suggestions for supper tonight?

Everyone have a good morning, take care, and see you all sometime this afternoon.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 8:48 PM

....Thanking all the good people for the Prayers.

Had Ulcer.....dealt with today....Now to get it healed, etc...

Maybe we bring Jean home {again}, tomorrow....

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Posted by rvos1979 on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 7:12 PM

Mookie
Joe - Pinky.  I am sure there is a story in there somewhere.

Nudge Randy - he might just be a formica king!

Mookie, I won't touch that stuff, next kitchen that gets remodeled is getting a quartz countertop.....

Another day of outdoor work today, we moved some plants around and mulched around the house.  24 bags of red mulch later, the house looks a whole lot better.  Still have an area to do, but will have to wait until two cedar trees are removed first....

Project for tomorrow:  Painting the living room.....

Excuse me while I go rest my sore muscles.....

Randy Vos

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 4:21 PM

Joe - Pinky.  I am sure there is a story in there somewhere.

Nudge Randy - he might just be a formica king!

Harsco playing on our rails.  Had to replace a broken arm on our crossing.  Hasn't been windy, so someone closed their eyes before going thru the crossing in front of a train.  Hope it dented something important! 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 3:40 PM

afternoon

rain showers  on the way. work isn't as busy now.time to get some chores done .will keep the prayer chain going.Our nieghbor is now called "pinky". formica is tuff to work with.Cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 1:35 PM

switch7frg

Embarrassed  CW as I reading the rest of the posts ,  I saw the prayer request for your neice.  A call to prayer matron  in addition to prayer for Jean and Quentin. We were absent  after church, went down to the flat  to see  the girls  and came home Mon.

                                                              Cannonball

Cannonball Jim, going to need a lot of prayers for my niece:  Report I got from her Mom earlier today (after I got home from Produce), was not good at all.  She is now talking, but it isn't good talk.  I'm really glad her Dad, my twin, has her son right now. 

Unless the Produce truck is late on Tuesdays for awhile, I should be home much earlier for awhile:  the Bread/Pastry truck won't be coming for awhile, as they are going to sell the bread, guess to bring in some money for Dare to Care.  Wonder how long that will last. 

Here is our menu for the rest of the afternoon, our Mexican Fiesta:

1.  Tacos:  soft shell and hard shell

2.  Burritos:  beef, beef & bean, and beef enchilada style

3.  Enchiladas

4.  Chimichangas

5.  Fajitas

6.  Spanish rice

7.  Mesquite grilled steaks--rib eyes, T-bone and sirloin

And we also have the tortilla chips and dips:  picante sauce, salsa and con queso.

Everyone have a good afternoon, take care and see you all later.

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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:41 AM

Embarrassed  CW as I reading the rest of the posts ,  I saw the prayer request for your neice.  A call to prayer matron  in addition to prayer for Jean and Quentin. We were absent  after church, went down to the flat  to see  the girls  and came home Mon.

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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:20 AM

Quentin; this is shocking news to us. Thank goodness the problem was found in time .Calling the prayer matron after this  post.  Keep your faith .

 

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 8:33 AM

Good Morning Railfans!

It's 59F currently heading for  the high 70's as we make a slow march into 80's for the rest of the week.  Hoping to finally get in some Railfanning soon so need to get the camera equipment ready for the 2012 RRAdventures season.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 4:44 AM

Good Tuesday morning and Happy May Day to everyone!! 

1.  Welcome back Houston Ed!!  It has been a long time since you graced us with your presence in here.  Hope you can manage to drop in more often. 

2.  And Randy, welcome back to you as well. 

3.  Quentin, hope Jean gets to feeling better and can start eating and keeping it down, so she can improve and come back home.

Anyone with May birthdays, let me know.  Thinking I may have missed some when I put notations on my 2012 calendar at the beginning of the year.  Don't want to miss anyone's birth date.

Coffee and juices are fresh and ready to go, as well as our other morning beverages.  And breakfast is on the warmer bar. 

Everyone have a good morning, and I'll try to get back in sometime this afternoon. 

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, April 30, 2012 11:06 PM

Quentin, I am sorry to hear that Jean has developed a new problem which requires much attention. It seemed that matters were going well for her--and this came up. Potassium is good in its place, but this tablet was definitely out of place. The two of you are in my prayers.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, April 30, 2012 11:03 PM

Modelcar

......Jean back to E R and admitted around noon.

...

Prayers welcome please.....Thanks.

Here is hoping for a better day for both you... Angel

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, April 30, 2012 10:59 PM

quoting Ed Blysard: "Johnny, so sorry to hear of your Ricki's passing...I won't tell you it gets better with time,(it really doesn't) but it does become bearable and you do start to remember the good times more and more.

Glad you had her for as long as you did, most folks don't get that, and I hope Aimee and I have as long a run."

Thank you, Ed.  As you say, it does become bearable, but there are many things that remind me of her and our time together; some of them are difficult to handle, but the difficulty does pass. I think of our leaving Washington on the Cardinal three years ago, sitting side by side in our bedroom as we crossed northern Virginia--it was far more delightful than our crossing Canada in the drawing room on the Canadian on the same trip (she had long wanted to travel in the drawing room (only one on the train, ordinarily), and I made our reservations far enough in advance so that we had it from Vancouver to Jasper and, after a driving loop in Alberta, we had it from Jasper to Toronto). Two years ago, we visited several places from her early days she had longed to see again (including all the houses the family had lived in in Evanston, Ill. and in Memphis), and we stayed in a few historic hotels that she and I had wanted to stay in. I give thanks that we were able to enjoy our travels together.

 My oldest brother and his wife had sixty-one years together, and my next brother and his wife had forty-four years together (they were both in their late thirties when they married). My three other brothers had less than forty years each.

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, April 30, 2012 10:47 PM

......Jean back to E R and admitted around noon.

She could not eat nor drink to gain strength, and terrible pain when she tried to do so...

Had to take action today....

They now found an ulser and she had gotten a Pottasium pill stuck one night in the hospital, and they are saying that burned it to an ulser or opened up an old one.  Xrays showed it..

Small camera to take a look at it tomorrow morning....Then treatment.

She was elated tonight they somehow got hot soup, and with I V's going, and she called me after I got home {after she got settled in a room}....Before we got to the hospital, she barely could keep her head up and eyes open.

So that has been our terrible pain maker.....and now we Pray we're on the way to really get that fixed.

Prayers welcome please.....Thanks.

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, April 30, 2012 8:51 PM

edblysard

Wow,

I gotta check in here more often...

Walt, duct tape will last about a week, had to do top, rear roll up window on my old Wrangler, went whole hog and got fancy half doors with sliding windows and new sun visors to boot!

Of course, down here the top is off 9 month out of the year, but...

Paula, the Astros are always on the outs, its normal for them!

Quentin, let Jean set her pace if you can stand it, at some point she will get tired of being "tired" and improve faster than you imagine she could.

Mookie, tossing mudchickens at windows may not be good for the tossers health, I sure wouldn't want him PO'ed at me!

 

Johnny, so sorry to hear of your Ricki's passing...I won't tell you it gets better with time,(it really doesn't) but it does become bearable and you do start to remember the good times more and more.

Glad you had her for as long as you did, most folks don't get that, and I hope Aimee and I have as long a run.

 

Been in the lower 80s all last week, sporadic rain on and off, more off than on, and pollen form just about everything there is growing here all over everything.

The swamp is getting ready for summer...there are only two seasons here, summer and not summer, which lasts about 2 months, (February and March)....

 

Maybe the Gorilla Tape will last about a week and a half then!  She was wanting/needing a new top anyway, just didn't want to have to get it this soon; and this way.  Although......this one is about 10 years old. She got the Sliding windows last year.(and sun visors.)

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

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