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Purplecow
Member

12-08-2003

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cat, we old broads have to stick together. I know the TV isn't the problem. If you know what to do, then you're going to do it. You don't need to cope with any sh!t. You're not going to have any trouble finding work. Fortunately one of the few institutions that isn't age discriminating is education. And the pay, while not generous, is liveable. You let me know what I can do to help and I'll do it. Where are you? I'm sending this same message by private email so that you can reply to me personally if you want to.

Zules
Member

08-21-2000

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was just stopping in to tell you guys how beautiful my closet turned out when I read Catfat's post.

((((Catfat)))) I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. My Sister spent years in a mentally and physically abusive relationship. The best thing she ever did was to finally chase him out with a baseball bat!

I hope you find a way to set yourself free very soon!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amen! No one deserves to live that kind of a hell.

Catfat
Member

02-27-2002

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm working on it, girlfriends, I'm working on it. Thanks for the hugs.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 10:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
DH and I have our moments of wanting to kill each other, and there are times that I know I have to give in because it isn't worth fighting. But, to be fair, he stayed awake all last night in case my bleeding got out of control.

All I really want is to please him, not like a mindless robot, but because I love him so much.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lk, hope you are feeling a bit better or are at least in dope heaven, feeling no pain.
Well, it sounds like Mr. Kunkel knows how to be thoughtful and caring. Hopefully that will carry into your post-recovery days as well. Next thing you know, he'll be shining the sink, dancing through the house with the purple feather duster and putting out hot spots. Well, we can dream, can't we?

<singing Just one look, that's all it took. Just one look.......
Dontcha just love the Hollies?wink26

Vee, the kitchen is spic-'n-span again and no, the troops were too pooped to clean up.tired2
Apparently, a few flybabies have been having problems with their flylady email. She recommends opening a Yahoo account and having her email go there.

(((Catfat))), I wish you didn't have to deal with all that crap. Unfortunately or rather fortunately, I have no experience with your situation to mete out any pearls of wisdom. Hope you can find a way to make life more pleasant for yourself. I'll be sending you positive vibes. If all else fails, there is always Zules' baseball bat.

Zules, glad your closet project was a success. Any pics?

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lumbele, I do have a Yahoo account, but it didn't work in this case. Rats!

Sorry that the troops were too pooped to help, but sheesh what did they think you were?

Lk, how wonderful that your hubby stayed up all night to watch over you. He obviously can be a sweetheart when he wants to be. You just keep letting him help you out. Be sure to get lots of rest, too.

Catfat, you be good to yourself all the time. I know that you are on the case, but be careful and safe.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 5:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, I really didn't mind. By the time they got home I had already finished most of the cleanup.
Unfortunately I have already dumped my flylady emails (irretrievably), but if you like I can send you a copy of future ones until things get straightened out for you. Mine are in digest form.

Purplecow
Member

12-08-2003

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, I've got digests going back to May 23. I'll be glad to forward them to you. If you want them, send me a private email from my profile page so I'll have your email address.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
He has indeed been a sweetheart. I am hoping to squeeze another day of rest out of this, and then start hitting things hard and heavy again.

Vee, do you have a calendar program on your computer? If so, you can schedule the FlyLady reminders onto that.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, June 11, 2004 - 4:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Flyers all, I appreciate those kind offers. I'll be in touch.

Calendar program? I learn something new every day about this computer and today I've learned that I have no clue about that. This does not mean that the computer doesn't have one, though!

So, Lk, let us know what you think about your beautiful smile. I bet it is looking fantastic even though you don't feel so hot yet. Take it easy today...no flying for you!

I am going to be glued to the television today watching the events from Washington, D.C. Maybe I can dust the living room or something so I won't feel like such a slug. What do you guys do when you are watching t.v.? Do you simply sit and enjoy it or must you keep your hands busy?
(I could be very content to just sit and relax with a cup of coffee.)

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Friday, June 11, 2004 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am fluttering today--working on various little projects. I'm still not totally up to par since I haven't really eaten since Wednesday.

DH tried making eggs, but as I try to chew the plates rise and fall. I managed to drink 1/4 of a milkshake on Wednesday and Thursday, and I managed to swallow three bites of scrambled eggs DH made me last night before I fell asleep. Today, DH made me a fried egg on toast, and I still couldn't eat it.

he just went to the store to get some jello, pudding, and smooth applesauce. Maybe that I can eat.

Vee: I have a calendar that works with my Palm, but prior to that I had a different one that I downloaded for reminders and such. I like having it come up on my computer screen, or having my Palm buzz.

I do usually do other things while watching TV. I at least try to exercise.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Friday, June 11, 2004 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, having now eaten two Jello cups, I feel energized.

So far today I have washed, dried, folded, and put away five loads of laundry; I emptied out the sink and filled the DW; I individually wrapped up the pork chops and tossed the chicken breasts that spoiled before they could be wrapped; I supervised DH dividing a gallon of milk into freezer jars; and gathered the kitchen garbage and other small trash cans into one big bag. Now to retackle the stuff on my side of the bed.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, June 11, 2004 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Omigosh...send me some of those meds!

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Friday, June 11, 2004 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, if I don't do it, no one will. So, I have to get it together. I lazed around Wednesday and Thursday, it's time to get moving now.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, well, "lazed around" is one way of putting it! Glad to know that you are up and at'em, though.

I had so much fun yesterday. My daughter and my niece are driving to Boston with a carload of flung stuff for my other niece. We gathered up so many odds and ends to send her because she has a new apartment and was in need of nearly every single thing imaginable. We packed the car until 11:00 last night. I nearly cheered as it left the driveway bright and early this morning. I feel so much lighter now and to know that she is going to appreciate all that stuff that was just packed away serving no good purpose.

It's her birthday this month and I bought the best present for her...a bucket filled with Mr. Clean, Murphy's oil soap, Bar Keeper's Friend, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, two scrub brushes, etc., etc,. Hope she loves it.

I am going out to fix the "boob" garden as Lumbele so succintly put it. When I mowed, I realized that the edging was not functioning well at all beyond looking like the dickens. It made mowing a pain and that is definitely not the point.

Hope you all have a terrific weekend. pic

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 2:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh no! Have I killed another thread?

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL. No. Up until today, I was taking it easy. And today, I was notified that I need to do seven car write-ups in 14 days.

So my plan is to get up at 5:30AM and work on the house until 9AM. That will give me plenty of 15 minute segments to accomplish things.

I also tackled something else on my list today: I drank two 16.9-oz bottles of water. I struggle with drinking water, and today I resolved that I would drink two bottles of water every work day this week. Next week, I'll boost it to three, and then four.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 5:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, it's not that easy to get rid of us. Some days we are just post-lazy.
What a great idea for a present for the niece. She'll sure appreciate it. Starting up your first pad can get expensive. Thank God for aunties and their clutter.LOL My first place was a collection of aunts', grandmother's and parents' hand-me-downs, too.
Lk, sounds like you are in for some pretty long days. Good luck with your write-ups. Don't forget to leave something to do for Mr. Kunkel, too.
Wish I could share my ever present thirst with you. Some days I have to be careful not to drink too much.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lumbele: DH is doing quite a few too. He just has a harder time doing them, so I am much faster.

I really dislike water, but I have to start drinking it again. So, one bottle at a time--my 15 minute step. And since it has to be really, really, really cold, I can't take long to drink it--the 15-20 minutes max.

Vee: It is indeed a good gift. Have you thought about adding FlyLady's Sink Reflections book or Leanne's Saving Dinner? Might want to start those good habits early.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lk, for years I told these North Americans that water was for washing only. Now I drink at least 1 l a day. After a while I got used to it, but it did indeed take some persistence at first.


Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Mr.Clean Eraser is a great thingy, too, Vee.

Autumn
Member

10-29-2003

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LK, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who has a hard time with the water ~ I dislike it as well but have been trying to drink more (which isn't hard considering I refuse to drink any. lmao!)

Autumn
Member

10-29-2003

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grr, that was confusing: I meant given that I normally refuse to drink any water it isn't difficult to drink "more" - even a little is more than what I was doing. Duh...some day my brain will work...

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, I certainly am relieved to find you all here...

I'll be looking for that Mr.Clean eraser thing. I don't think I've ever heard about it before.

Water isn't my favorite either...I'm from the school that says too much water is a very bad thing...flushes out all the vitamins and minerals.
I have given up soda almost completely, though, and I feel better for it. We drink "Fruit 2 O," which comes in many flavors, is sweetened with Splenda, and has no carbonation. That's the best that I can do in the water department. All this despite the fact that the Poland Spring bottling plant is just a skip and a hop down the road.

My niece is going to need something, Lk. She and one of her roomies have broken out in some kind of rash that the doctor says is looking like fleas. They are bombing and cleaning like crazy. Perhaps these book selections would gently instruct so that her mother and I don't come off looking like lunatics..."You didn't clean that apartment before you moved in????!!"

Lk, are you feeling a lot better? Every day getting easier? Hope so!

Happy flying, all.