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Friday Gratitude Posted by Delta on 12/19/2025, 10:18 pm, in reply to "Friday gratefuls?" I have gotten the house to a point that I am not stressing over it. Just the floors to be done. I can do some and the ones I can't I have a Grandson volunteering to do them. All my presents have already arrived and are already wrapped. Well, I actually used a lot of decorated boxes, but they are pretty and under the tree. I was shocked that I got everything on time. I was expecting to have to reorder a lot of things. I had one pair of pants for my great-grandson that didn't come in, they cancelled them and said they were out of stock. I ordered another pair similar to them. They came in today, then the original pair came in. He can always use two pairs of navy. The tree and the house are finally decorated. I usually try to get it done the week after Thanksgiving so I can enjoy it longer. I have all the food that I was "assigned." I will have fresh ripe tomatoes for Christmas day from my garden, from the ones that I wrapped before the first frost. I checked them yesterday. They are perfect. I will probably have them through the first of the year.

Delta Posted by Beverly on 12/20/2025, 2:04 am, in reply to "Friday Gratitude" This all sounds so good. You are getting it done and pulling it together. Love it. And tomatoes from your garden for Christmas. Yes!!!!!

Sounds like… Posted by Cindy on 12/20/2025, 12:08 am, in reply to "Friday Gratitude" You are all ready! I love hearing about all you do in your life! Such a wonderful family.

Mine Posted by Cindyh on 12/19/2025, 7:09 pm, in reply to "Friday gratefuls?" Long week mostly over. Looking forward to the weekend Had my pre op appointment. EKG. CT scan for him to have the right parts on hand for my shoulder replacement for. (So funny). Surgery 1/2 9:30 am. I was informed I had to go on a clear liquid diet at 5 am 1/1. What??? No New Year’s Day black eyed peas?? I’ve never missed them. That’s bad luck!! John said eat a spoonful at 12:01 am. I will. I guess I’m superstitious. I know the 4.5 hour drive up on 1/1 doing clear liquid diet will be very hard. Who am I kidding. Just 28 hours of clear liquids will be very hard!! The only thing I can chew (haha) is jello. The next day my knee Dr ( replacement Dr. ) wanted to see me because my knee started swelling after the fall but after knee and hip x rays he said all hardware is good. Ligaments are good. It’s bruised and could stay swollen another month or more. Keep walking w the cane. Making Christmas cookies with Breianna and Hannah and the kids tomorrow evening. Thinking about going to a German craft show tomorrow. I don’t know what all they will have. All of you.

Cindyh Posted by Beverly on 12/20/2025, 2:09 am, in reply to "Mine" That liquid diet isn't fun... but, it's worth it. It's a step towards getting it done. FUN to make the cookies with the girls. I am actually smiling as I type this.

So true Posted by Cindyh on 12/21/2025, 12:16 pm, in reply to "Cindyh" I know it’s worth it Beverly. Just wish it wasn’t New Year’s Day. That’s my mom’s memories We did that meal together if that makes sense.

Glad things are… Posted by Cindy on 12/20/2025, 12:13 am, in reply to "Mine" Going forward for your surgery. Liquid diets are no fun but at least you have your surgery fairly early in the morning. It would be worse if you weren’t scheduled until some time in the afternoon. I will be glad when you get this behind you. Love the idea of eating a spoonful of Black eyed peas at 12:01. Sounds like a great idea.

I am glad that the Posted by Delta on 12/19/2025, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Mine" the hardest part of the week is behind you. I fell a couple of years ago, and my knee stayed swollen and bruised for over 8 months. When I would bend it it felt like someone/something was touching it. They just kept telling me that the only thing wrong was a bad bruise. I ended up twisting my ankle and falling on concrete right on the bruise. It swelled up even more for about two weeks. When it started going down, it went all the way down and all the old bruising that had been there for over 8 months went away as the new cleared up.

Mine Posted by Paula on 12/19/2025, 12:59 pm, in reply to "Friday gratefuls?" Started out as a great, rainy day. When I came out of PT, the sky was brilliant blue. Loved seeing the leaflets trees against the sky. PT at 8:30, hair at 11:00; Medicare annual physical at 1:30. It's a 35 minute drive from the salon. Grateful I can do all of this stuff! Part of my PT obstacle course. I can't stay on balance through any of it. So frustrating! She's really creative. Good paycheck today. I weighed 235 a few weeks ago and will again soon!

Lot's to do today. Posted by Beverly on 12/20/2025, 2:14 am, in reply to "Mine" Some end of the year stuff plus an obstacle course too!!!!! I am so glad you and so much better and it's behind you and you are always moving forward after such a hard year. YAY Happy dancin' in honor of a good paycheck.

You sure were busy today Posted by Delta on 12/19/2025, 9:41 pm, in reply to "Mine" I need one of those obstacle courses. I used to do the balance beam. I'll bet I couldn't do that one today at all. I love your determination!

That looks hard if you’re Posted by Cindyh on 12/19/2025, 6:56 pm, in reply to "Mine" Supposed to walk down the wood one foot in front of each other!! I don’t know that’s correct!! You’re a trooper. Busy day.

Cinq Choses Pour Moi Posted by Krista on 12/19/2025, 1:17 pm, in reply to "Mine" 1) we didn't lose Dad earlier this year when he was in hospital and we will enjoy Christmas together 2) 3 more work days at the radio station before I have 5 days off 3) generator ready in case we lose power today. High winds (up to 110 km/hour) and lots of rain (35mm) predicted for today 4) coffee with my friend Naomie today. She's leaving us at the Auction Hut but we will still stay in touch. Ray and I went to her wedding this summer 5) hope to get rest of my Christmas wrapping done tomorrow morning

I am so glad that Posted by Delta on 12/19/2025, 9:57 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" you didn't lose your Dad earlier this year, and you will get to spend Christmas with him. Spend all the time you can with him. That is some hefty winds. I hope that you don't have any damage and glad that you have a generator. I love ours, especially since I use a CPAP. Enjoy your days off!

Krista Posted by Cindyh on 12/19/2025, 6:59 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" I’m so happy you have Christmas with your Dad!! A huge blessing believe me. Enjoy every minute of it. Stay longer than you normally would. Talk about everything. Old memories! Good times.

****Grey, not great Posted by Paula on 12/19/2025, 12:59 pm, in reply to "Mine" Y

****leafless not leaflets. LOL Posted by Paula on 12/19/2025, 1:00 pm, in reply to "****Grey, not great " S

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