Something About Nothing ... #12

[agavegirl1]

@Monykalyn, I am not a "medical person" but have worked most of my life as a CFO of Hospitals and as a Clinic Manager. Unfortunately, I know terminology and not medicine. I could call my sister, a nurse manager with a Master's Degree but don't want to worry her without a diagnosis. I had a "heart murmur" when I was a teen. Showed up at a sports physical for school and those extra beats are harmless (usually). I outgrew it. I had a "baseline" EKG in 2012 for a physical due to family history so the new one was compared to that. Good thing I had a baseline to go by. I am not too concerned, really. It is just a scary word for a 61 year old who has outlived her dad (died at 50) and paternal Grandmother (died at 56).

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing to the mind.

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

MonyK........sounds like a wonderful trip.......love the sound of Tink flying over the top of you........

Agavegirl........what a worry!! Yep, too much knowledge is dangerous at times.......it`s hard not to Google everything nowadays......and of course some of the info out there isn't correct......causing us to worry more!! But continued good wishes for good results and put your mind at ease.......


Watching the weather over in America is so scary right now! We have family in Long Island and they were talking how cold it was, but seeing it on the news is awful! Apparently the cold front is heading our way this weekend.......we won`t get it as bad though, hopefully........think I may make plans to stay in till it passes.......hate the cold!!!

Got the last of the clear out stuff to get rid of this morning, then lazy weekend.........apart from the usual ironing and cleaning..........

Have a great Friday..........

 

[Chuckers]

IT'S FRIDAY!!! PAY DAY!!!! WEEKEND!!!! YAY!!!!

Happy Friday All!!!

 

[Chuckers]

2!

• The atomic number of helium
• The only even prime number
• In Finland, two candles are lit on Independence Day and put on a windowsill, to remind passersby of the sacrifices of past generations in the struggle for independence and democracy
  
• In Jewish Law, the testimonies of two witnesses are required to verify and validate events, such as marriage, divorce, and a crime that warrants capital punishment
  
• Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac
• The number it takes to tango
• Two is really a boring number

Except it's the number of sleeps and days I have until I wing it to Universal Studios!

 

[Lynne G]

Woot, 9 with a wind chill of -5. Cold and windy. Low tonight, 2. Coincidence Chuckers? LoL

Will be bundled up and taking little one to school. 2 hour delay. Not happy teen, as city kids enjoy a four day weekend. I reminded her they may have to repay today in June.

Only good thing, that 30 and high wind speed blew all the clouds away. Full sun and a bright blue sky.

Yay! It is Friday. Morning homies.

 

[Chuckers]

I just remember to stop my mail for the week... I don't let the housemates have a mailbox key.

 

[Lynne G]

Good idea Chuckers. I would not share that either.

Time to do some errands. Eh, I still do not like the cold.

 

[Chuckers]

Last night my housemate and I were talking about vacations and she said they can't wait for their trip to England in Feb. I said I was glad they were going and when they get back they can start an earnest look for their own place. She agreed with me. So, I have already planted the seed of them leaving. While I'll miss the extra money I get from them, I miss my sanity more

 

[tink1957]

Sorry I haven't posted much lately.. .just not feeling up to it but wanted to wish Chuck bon voyage and send healing thoughts to agavegirl

Hope you all have a great weekend

 

[Chuckers]

Hugs to @tink1957

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

Sorry I haven't posted much lately.. .just not feeling up to it but wanted to wish Chuck bon voyage and send healing thoughts to agavegirl

Hope you all have a great weekend

Vicki, wondered where you had been, we`ve missed you posting..........hope everything is ok with you and the kids........


Saturday and it`s cold........no snow but we have a wind chill of bloomin freezing today!!! No plans to go out.......

Housework all done........not sure what to do the rest of the day now........DS is out for the day........maybe a snooze later!! Shrimp cocktail for lunch with salad......yep, even in the cold weather (it`s warm in here) then chicken curry for dinner tonight........

Have to admit wasn't sure what day it was when we woke up this morning.........this retirement lark is fabulous.....although I`ve technically been retired for years.........lol.......but loving DH being retired too......our time is our own now........

But, have a great Saturday all.........

 

[Monykalyn]

@Monykalyn, I am not a "medical person" but have worked most of my life as a CFO of Hospitals and as a Clinic Manager. Unfortunately, I know terminology and not medicine. I could call my sister, a nurse manager with a Master's Degree but don't want to worry her without a diagnosis. I had a "heart murmur" when I was a teen. Showed up at a sports physical for school and those extra beats are harmless (usually). I outgrew it. I had a "baseline" EKG in 2012 for a physical due to family history so the new one was compared to that. Good thing I had a baseline to go by. I am not too concerned, really. It is just a scary word for a 61 year old who has outlived her dad (died at 50) and paternal Grandmother (died at 56).

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing to the mind.

Definitely don't "web MD" yourself lol! Hoping everything is ok with you!!
Totally get the "outlive" fears. I've outlived both my "first" parents (long story- dad died of cancer at 39, mom was in final stages of an aggressive MS and died 3 years later, went to live with cousins who were our guardians-I refer to them as my parents - especially as they've now been in my life longer than the first parents). It was very weird turning 40 for me knowing neither of my parents experienced that age, nor the stage of life of kids (driving teen, college etc).

Cooold again, had to catch the cuddle chicken to put stuff on her comb. It was fine yesterday but today the tips look like beginning of possible frostbite. I keep homemade salve on hand for this (works great on human skin too). Popped her back into coop but left their little door open so they could come out if they want. Get to back door and the chicken is right beside me trying to get back into house! She's very quick when she wants to be lol!

Ugh- have to do grocery shopping. Need to get the chili started first, and don't even want to think about the mounds of laundry...

 

[Charade67]

Super exciting day for me today. I think I am going to reorganize the kitchen. I used some of my Christmas money to buy some new cookware. (My old stuff is over 20 years old, probably closer to 25.)I washed it this morning and started to put it away, when I realized that some of my old storage methods weren’t going to work. I feel like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”. Each time I do something I find something else I need to do.

I need to go out today but am dreading it because of the cold. I think tomorrow it is supposed to start warming up some and will be in the 40’s by Monday. I can’t believe I am actually happy for 40 degrees.

I learned years ago not to google my medical symptoms. It’s always the worst case scenario.

I guess I should get back to kitchen organization. I also need to do some grocery shopping at some point.

 

[keishashadow]

It's a whopping 5 degrees here but sunny!haven't seen it in weeks. Somehow it feels just a bit warmer.
Off to GD 1st gymnastics competition of the season early afternoon. Home meet = only 1/2 hour drive. Taking the whole crew out to eat at one of those old skool italian joints after.

The new TV looks great. We are breaking it in by watching my favorite movie, Singin’ in the Rain.

Schools are on a 2 hour delay tomorrow due to the cold. I think it is supposed to warm up some next week.

Agavegirl - I thought I had a lot of Christmas decorations, but mine doesn’t even come close to your collection. Prayers for you as you visit the cardiologist. Hopefully it will not be anything major.

Time to get back to the movie. We had it paused while dh went to pick B up from ballet.

Waving hello to everyone else. Stay warm and dry.

A perfect opportunity to do a shout out to my hometown boy - Gene Kelly. Do you like American in Paris too?

Agavegirl- hope things go ok with the heart doc! I forget how scary his can be to those outside healthcare field. My oldest saw a cardiologist for first time at ripe old age of 3 months. Innocent heart murmur but she's been monitored again when a teen (syncope/passing out spells). Finally graduated and no more routine follow ups. Never did figure out what caused the syncope. As Mac said- so many ways to manage heart/blood issues now.

Happy new year and here's to hoping for good health for all.

Checkers hope it warms up for you!

New Year's Eve Eve in MK was awesome (started in Epcot -flight got in and first drop off on ME is cornado. Room ready text while on bus. So we dropped stuff and went for a drink. Timing didn't work to go see DD at work. I'd snagged a liberty tree tavern early dinner that am, and the late dessert party a few weeks ago, so we had a schedule to keep. Fireworks were AWESOME!!!! Omg my favorite! Tink flew right over our table at dessert party.
NYE in Epcot- holy smokes was it crowded!! But I've never been when the entire crowd was in such a great mood- seriously no grumps. Didn't see any obnoxious drunks either. Saw both illuminations and fireworks.
And then it got cold. Omg cold. Got a new sweatshirt to supplement my jacket, sweater, coat and windbreaker I'd brought. I even bought leggings and wore them under jeans yesterday. I discovered I'd rather melt than freeze. Managed to get through HEA without tears though last night

But - June trip is BOOKED! Bounce back is pretty good. 5 days at cabins in Fort Wilderness (have always wanted to stay here, and with not knowing if we will have 4 or 5 people seemed best option). Plus-DH mentioned how he wants to do universal several times, he's even looked up prices for Uni APs!! Says he's Disneyed out. We have some expenses coming up, so if we can get those handled then Universal is in, maybe with APs. He was looking at the three park ones but I don't think we'd need the water park included ones. I'm supposed to do some research on blackout dates on lower level passes and put together a budget...

Only 9 more hours to home. DD's car is PACKED. Almost to Chattanooga. And it's getting colder. Ugh. Think with 3 drivers we may drive straight through.

She earned her ears...

Pretty sure Grumpy was not too happy to be working NYE hehe

I was just talking to someone yesterday, wondering if the bounceback would be any better than it has been last few years - lame-o! Do u remember if room only or pkg requirement?

Last night my housemate and I were talking about vacations and she said they can't wait for their trip to England in Feb. I said I was glad they were going and when they get back they can start an earnest look for their own place. She agreed with me. So, I have already planted the seed of them leaving. While I'll miss the extra money I get from them, I miss my sanity more

Um, i may be looking at this upside down & realize we all set our own priorities in life but struggling to wrap my head around fact they can't afford to have their own apartment, but can justify taking a trip to England in February.

Sorry I haven't posted much lately.. .just not feeling up to it but wanted to wish Chuck bon voyage and send healing thoughts to agavegirl

Hope you all have a great weekend

Hope whatever clouds hovering disappear quickly! Hang in there.

 

[Charade67]

A perfect opportunity to do a shout out to my hometown boy - Gene Kelly. Do you like American in Paris too?

Of course! I’ll watch anything with Gene Kelly in it. Even Xanadu.

 

[keishashadow]

Of course! I’ll watch anything with Gene Kelly in it. Even Xanadu.

Lol even tho i like Olivia too a repeat viewing of that is a stretch for me.

 

[Charade67]

Lol even tho i like Olivia too a repeat viewing of that is a stretch for me.

The movie was pretty bad, but I love the music. I have the soundtrack on my phone.

 

[Lynne G]

Ha, and the local radio rock channel I listen to, is doing blocks of 1994 songs, to celebrate the songs that were made in the different years they have been, 50 years, and I remember all of them. Yeah, I am old. Potter orchestra is still my ring tone. I have way too many songs on my phone.

Yeah, 14 out, with a record breaking -1 by tomorrow morning. And a brisk, cold wind to make that cold feel even more freezing. Did some errands with DH. In exchange for putting air in my tires, paid for his truck’s gas. Hehe, both times he was the one doing the services. I was begging the car heater to be steamy. 80 was the temp I set on my car dial.

Hope you DGD does well in her meet today Keisha. Stay warm. Love a good old Italian joint. Having worked in the Southern part of our city, I am spoiled to know good red gravy, and the best bread to dip in it.

Tink, sorry to hear not feeling well. I hope you feel much better soon, and the family is well too.

Charade, growing up, there was always big band and old musicals playing in our house. Enjoy some Gene Kelly still. Last year, took my mom to an anniversary showing of Dancing in the Rain. Still a good movie. Glad to hear your new television came, and working great. Just in time when you want to stay inside from the cold.

Mac, hope good news from your Atlanta trip.

Chuckers, Safe travel tomorrow. Big wahoo for your countdown to 1.

Schumi, hope your Saturday evening is going well. Yeah, I will be happy to not keep track of the day in about 10 years. Glad you both are enjoying retirement.

MonyK, hehe, fast chicken. Have not heard a cluck today. I am sure neighbor ones are inside their coop and not coming out. The coop is heated. Lucky cluckers.

With that, I need tea, or maybe hot chocolate. That and bake something. House feels cool.