Oct 19, 2002 UNSTOPPABLE...

[Denine]

I heard about the school shooting. How awful and scary for those of you near Columbine.

Susan: They can keep increasing the pain patch until the pain is under control. They can also increase the Roxanol for breakthrough pain.

Sandy: The chowder sounds good, so does the steak. My downfall is sweets and chocolate. I have a bowl of M&M's out and 2-3 usually satisfies that need.

Watched the olympics again last night. I love figure skating, but they only showed 1 skater before we went to bed. I can't stand ice dancing. It is the only ice skating I don't like.

Hoefully tonight we can start packing. I began pulling stuff out yesterday. I really hope the snow doesn't impact our drive. We are either leaving Friday when I get home or Saturday.

Barb: How are you?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I've got the chowder in the crock pot. I didn't buy the leeks. Just added onions instead. We shall see....

I was feeling bad all last night about me not wanting to hear about the shootings all night on the news. I was embarrassed that I even told you guys. I could see and hear the helicopters until dark. That is what I remember the most about Columbine was the sound of helicopters during the whole ordeal. It was for hours and then it became days. We were in bed last night and a doctor came on the news and talked about that exact thing. He said that is normal and we don't have to watch it. He said, just turn it off. What I'm experiencing is a way of healing. Made me feel much better, that I wasn't a cold hearted person like I was thinking. I knew I wasn't alone at that point. I must have been more affected with Columbine than I thought. I woke up to more helicopters. It felt different than it did last night thanks to the Doctor on the news. I was nervous because I HONESTLY thought that one helicopter was going to crash as he was loud and extremely LOW.

It's cloudy today and might snow tomorrow. Nothing huge though.

Denine, you be careful! It seems everytime you set out to go somewhere your snow kicks in.

Susan, thinking of you today. Sending hugs and praying. Love you.

Barb, have you talked to your friend again? Poor thing.

 

[Denine]

Sandy: I could have told you that you were normal with your feelings. You should have heard some of the feelings Ihad about other people when we couldn't get pregnant. I read a book and found out they were completely normal, but I still felt bad about my thoughts.

We can't win for losing! Now there is a storm watch and we could get 6-12" by Friday evening. I knew that storm was going to back up more than they said it would. I have to work Friday which means Jerry will probably have to take me.

I want another kitty so badly. I found one that sounds perfect, I know I shouldn't have been looking, but I couldn't help myself. Then Jerry shows me how much we spent on Jazz over the last 1-1/2 years and says he doesn't want to deal with that again right now. He tells me we have Hera. Having Hera is almost like not having a cat at all and she barely lets Kaleigh near her. I can't stop thinking about this kitty. It is almost a physical need. I am crazy, I know. We can't even get one now any way since we are leaving for 8-9 days. He will probably be gone by the time we get back. I have even re-named him. How bad is that?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Denine, I sure understand you wanting to replace the emptiness that Jazzy left. Maybe Jerry is right. You need to get ahead a tad in finances. Jazzy had to put a huge dent in your pocketbook. Maybe it's a good thing that he might be gone when you get back. Less temptation that way. Oh heck, here's another for you. It's hard I know. Thank you for your understanding. I was feeling soooooo guilty and embarrassed that I posted it last night. Gosh, here's another . I bet you did hear tons about not getting pregnant. It took me a year to get pregnant and those comments had started to surface. Some people are experts in all fields. Good luck with the weather. Maybe it will turn out a dud.

 

[Denine]

Thanks for all the hugs Sandy. What if the kitty is still there when we get back though? I know, just don't look.

It doesn't look the weather will be a dud, but keep your fingers crossed!

It wouldn't be so bad if we didn't need another car or put a lot of money into Jerry's car. His dashboard is lit up like a rainbow. It is an electrical problem since the car runs fine. But there are so many things wrong with it. We could stop taking vacations, but then there is that whole mental hospital thing! LOL!

 

[wildernessgirl]

Denine, where did you find this kitty? Did you go through the Berea animal shelter? What was the kitty's name. I was just being curious. Sandy is right...

Your weather will be fine for your trip.... it always is when you get there.

Susan, thinking of you! I hope everything is going ok!

 

[wildernessgirl]

Sandy, don't worry about what you posted last night. Garry says those kind of things harden anyone. That's like when I'm watching CSI or something that has a "violent crime scene" he doesn't like to see it. He says that he lives it and I can't blame him for his feelings. When you are exposed to those kinds of events daily or "historical events" that happen over time, you go into "protect mode" for your own sanity. We all completely understand!!!!

Garry saw his first fatal accident when he was 2 weeks out of the academy and he still can see it as plain as day. He even can smell the alcohol in the blood from the driver who hit another car head on...

We all still love ya!

 

[Schrolls]

I tried to post earlier and lost it. I hate it when that happens.

Anyway, Paul's mom is out of surgery and is doing ok so far. They did 4 grafts and then after they closed her up there was a small amount of blood so they opened her back up again. The surgery ended up lasting a lot longer than originally anticipated. They finished up around 4:00.

My dad's patch was increased but still hasn't solved the problem yet. We are still giving him periodic doses of oxycodone. He slept most of the day today and yesterday. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

"Protect mode" can be a good thing to help us cope. Don't be embarassed, Sandy. It's ok to have those feelings.

I have to leave shortly to go pick Turner up from hockey practice. Hailey took him for me so I didn't have to. She's going to take him tomorrow too so all I have to do is the pick up. She is such a great support.

Heard USA won in Men's Hockey again today!! WOO-HOO!!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Susan, I keep thinking that soon we will be watching Turner play hockey in the Olympics. Paul's poor mom can't catch a break.

Denine, DON"T go lookiing for that kitty. You need to get caught up first. Richard kept watching a 5 month old kitty at his Pet Smart. He tried and tried to get Stacey to buy her over the last 4 weeks. He kept going in to see if she was still there. Well, Stacey caved yesterday. As they were heading into the store, the kitty was headed out. She wasn't adopted but they circulate their pets every 4 weeks and it was her turn to go. Richard asked them desperately where she was going and they told him. He told them that is why they were in the store. A clerk said that they wondered why he was always in the store the last few weeks. Careful driving. Pixie dust that it is a dud.

Julie, I understand Garry's feelings as well. Those horrible things that he witnesses has to haunt anyone. If they don't I would worry about him/her.

Heidi, the doctor I referred to was Dr Dave Hnida. Didn't you go to school with his daughter? I was thinking that if you did it was probably at Deer Creek since she went on to Chaftfield. I know she was the CU's kicker in college. Isn't her name Katie?

Thanks to all for your support. I felt so cold hearted.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - Ya, that it Katie. We went to Deer Creek with her and Chatfield. She was such a nice person. I didn't realize her dad was a doctor. Don't worry mom, it's not only you feeling that way. I think a lot of people in our neighborhood feels that way. I wanted to scream at the helicopters yesterday to just leave everyone alone and go away!

Denine - I'm sorry the weather is getting worse for your drive but hopefully the weather forecasters have it wrong. They always have the snow wrong here and they say we are going to get a lot more than we ever do. Where is this kitty at or have you just seen it online? The best thing to do is not go anywhere close to any pet store or anywhere with animals so you don't have that temptation. I can't go to pet stores or shelter, otherwise I know I would be bringing home an animal. When the girls want to go to a Pet Store I don't pet, hold or barely look at an animal because I feel so bad for them. The girls and Chris are all about picking them up and petting them and then coming to me, but I just walk away. I know we can't afford one and don't have enough space for another animal so I don't want that temptation. I find pet stores so sad.

Julie - I cannot even imagine the horrible stuff Gary has seen. That would give me nightmares I am sure.

Susan - glad the surgery went okay for Paul's mom. That is sweet of Hailey to help take Turner to hockey. She sounds like a good girl.

It is suppose to snow today, hoping it snows a lot in the mountains so we have a good skiing day tomorrow!

 

[Denine]

Julie: The kitty is a Berea. I saw him on-line. His name is Creamsicle.

I will do my best NOT to look or think about that kitty.

The snowstorm is shaping up to be what they said it was going to be. So, we are NOT leaving tomorrow as hoped, but we will leave Saturday morning. As it is, Jerry will probably be taking me to work tomorrow morning.

Susan: Glad to hear Paul's mom made it through surgery even with complications. I hope her recovery is uneventful. It sounds like your dad needs an even bigger dose in his patch. He shouldn't be having that much breakthrough pain. I hope they can get it under control. Unfortunately, sometimes they never can, but I hope that won't be the case.

Women's hockey today at 6 PM my time. USA v Canada. Should be a good game.

Luckily it is supposed to be nice in Williamsburg. It will be a taste of Spring. They just have so many neat activities going on for the kids and families. It will be an excellent "living history" learning opportunity.

 

[Mickey02]

Good Morning!

YAY! My Friday! Tomorrow is a sleep in day. Getting up at 4:30 gets so old. Just sleeping until 6:30 makes a HUGE difference. Not looking forward to day light savings time in a couple of weeks. I will be getting up at 3:30! BLAH BLAH BLAH!

Brenda is not doing so good. I feel so bad for her. She sent out an email that showed how broken she is feeling now. Still hoping it is was an accident. He had been pretty depressed and shot himself in the head. He was suppose to get on a bus that day and go stay with her.

I'm confused. Was there 2 shootings in Littleton? Heard about the one yesterday but could have sworn that I heard about one the day before. I was shocked to hear how old the guy was. Awesome how the teacher stopped him!

Well I have gotten several calls while trying to finish this so I am going to cut it short before I lose it.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

No Barb, just the one shooting. I am wondering if people around CO aren't understanding exactly where the shooting was. It was in unincorporated Jefferson County, where we live. They say Littleton but actually the town of Littleton is in Arapahoe County. When our area was starting to build we used Littleton's post office, the closest one. Hence, the Littleton mailing address. Even the media doesn't get it. Last night on TV, they showed the main street of Littleton and was interviewing them. They did that last time, too. I'm not very nice but that bugs me. Littleton is old and dirty and I don't want people to think we live there. BAD ME!! Your poor friend. I bet it is real hard on her knowing that he was to get on a bus for a visit. Bless her heart. I know how I would feel if my nephew did that. I am blessed with my nephew. He called me today to have lunch together tomorrow.

Denine, just say no. Don't look at kitties online or in stores. I'm like Heidi. I can't look at pet stores. It's soooooooooooo depressing to me. I want to adopt them all. I have been known to cry. (surprise, surprise, you guys know what a cry baby I am, LOL)

Heidi, I am excited to have lunch with Cody tomorrow. We are going to Sweet Tomatoes at noon. I just hope everything is ok at home with Glory losing her job. Stacey brought up something that I didn't even think about. Uncle Larry NEEDS med insurance for his seizures. Now I worry even more!

 

[wildernessgirl]

hi guys! I looked up the kitty that Denine was looking at. He's a cutie. If you go to Berea Animal Shelter (google it) and go to adopt a pet, he is there under cats. This was the description:
Creamsicle Is a handsome boy with plenty of love to go around. He is a playful declawed cat who will follow you from room to room and become your best friend if you let him! Please come visit two year old Creamsicle today! I posted his picture on facebook.

Denine... JUST SAY NO for right now! I agree with Sandy (but he really is a cutie.. I liked the blue/grey Himalayan-Declawed, the one that was just released outside... and was all matted and had to be shaved) All the kitties are adorable, but if you can't afford it right now, then don't do it. Pets are a huge responsibility! We all know that! As a matter of fact Miley just had her 2nd vet visit for an ulcer on her eye! She went in on Monday because she kept squinting her eye and when she opened it, it was all red and looked awful! SO, the vet put her on antibiotics and eye drops and eye ointment, but it just didn't see to get better. SO, she went back today and the vet took her off the ointment and antibiotics and added another set of drops and pain pills. ALSO, she now must wear "THE CONE OF SHAME" (from UP the movie) so she doesn't keep scratching it so it can finally heal. If it's not the kids getting sick... me or Garry.... its the animals!!!

Sandy, any more yummy weight watchers recipes???? I'm gonna print out the recipes you already posted and can't wait to try them.

Susan, to you! I know with Garry's dad they kept up-ing his pain patch and meds until he just became "numb". He never did have relief from his pain until that happened. Hang in there! I'm glad to hear that Paul's mom's surgery went well. We still love ya!! Here's more


Barb, it must really be hard on you for your friend to be in so much emotional pain.... You are an awesome friend and I know she needs someone like you! Hang in there!!!!

Well off to the Cub Scout's Blue and Gold banquet. Then tomorrow is Girl Scouts and then Saturday is 7am soccer game and then World Friendship day for Girl Scouts..... Never a dull moment here!!!!!!

Be back later!

TFFN

 

[Denine]

It is pretty nasty out there right now. I don't know how much snow we have had, but it is still coming down. I was able to drive myself to work but the roads we all snowcovered. They were even worse coming home.

Julie: I did read about the Himilayan. Poor thing. I know you are at home with the kiddos today. Poor Miley and the Cone of Shame!

Even with the snowstorm, we are probably leaving this afternoon. it doesn't look any better tomorrow and the roads are more likely to be cleaned on a weekday.

Barb: Enjoy your day off!

Susan:

I will post later to let everyone know we are safe.

 

[wildernessgirl]

Denine, you guys better be careful! I would think twice about leaving right now, they say it's not gonna be good driving at ALL today. Tomorrow afternoon might be better. I know my uncle (who works for the turnpike) said they have called everyone in this weekend, so you might want to hold off.


I know the drive to Williamsburg isn't the greatest even when the roads are clean!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi guys, we had a himilayan with big beautiful blue eyes, Misty. She was gorgeous.

Denine, man. You guys are totally crazy for leaving. BE CAREFUL and I hope you check in so we don't have to worry!!

Julie, I do have tons of WW recipes. No time for it now but I will try and remember to get it out.

We got a great wet storm last night. The snow was perfect for precipitation. Our grass needed a wet one. I think we only got maybe 2" but so full moisture.

Had a two hour lunch with my nephew. It was wonderful. I had him all to myself.

 

[Denine]

We are here in Maryland, just outside of DC. The roads were actually much better than I thought they would be. Mostly they were just wet. We haven't made it out of the snow yet though, it is a light snow here. There was a huge difference between my drive this morning and when we left around 2 PM.

It is supposed to be 54 and partly cloudy in Williamsburg tomorrow.

We are only about 3 hours out. We made the reservation for here last night.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Great news Denine!

 

[Schrolls]

Heading to Dad's for the day. Paul's mom is slowly improving. They did have to give her more blood yesterday but overall she is doing ok.

I got a call yesterday to come back for a diagnostic mammogram. Hopefully nothing! I go back on Tuesday.

Paul is home and I am glad to have him here for a few days. I needed a hug and he needed to get away from his sisters for a little. His family is so different than mine.

I'll try to check in tonight or tomorrow.

Love you all!