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Comment by T-Lynn on January 16, 2023 at 10:58pm

Happy New Year all.

I am glad you got a giggle Miss. I laugh too. But mostly my family just said: " Sounds like something you would do." and No More candles!" I just realized - no more candles - I won't age !! No candles on my birthday cake - I'm stuck at 67.

You are stating to sound like blondie - " Hurry and wait" and " I have to cook, decorate, work and get a nap in there somewhere".  Take those naps and enjoy

Today has been busy here. And the weather is not nice. Damp, rain, and cold. so my knee hates me. It swelled up for therapy. And my right knee is doing totally copy sympathy pains. I am not kidding. It copies what the left does. Even pain at 11 pm and again at 2 o 3 AM.  Trying hard to keep moving forward so the right one can be fixed too.

Sailor was hoe for his grandmother's Serrano's funeral.. Vic's mom passed quietly. then sailor had to fly back on that Wednesday when the computer had it hiccup all over the 48 states. His flight was delayed 4 hours - and when that flight finally reached the connecting flight - well that connecting flight took off as he was landing in the delayed flight. But the airlines said no worried - you are booked on the Friday 10:30 Pm flight.  Sailor said no good. , so they then moved him to teh Thursady 1 PM flight.  Sailor then took out his military ID.  Airlines then stated he coudl be on stand by for a 7 PM flight. And if 5 persons did not show up - he could get on.  HE GOT ON IT !! And his luggage made it too.

Comment by Mississippi Mom on January 2, 2023 at 3:57pm

T-Lynn, you are going to have to start a book.  It should start with your Thanksgiving Turkey story, and then add your burning napkin story.   I am so thankful that you and your family are all okay, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't chuckle a little bit.  You paint a very vivid picture and I could see you on the move with that new knee!   I am also so very proud of you with all of that progress at therapy.   You are a very driven person.  

Blondie I was thinking of you and all of the Northern Navy Moms during all of that weather.  It was 0 here in the South and with that wind, it was brutal.  Hubs went to the shop and worked on Friday, I didn't get out of the garage.   I was having to coax our little dog outside.  I did visit my 2 aunts on Saturday and gave them Christmas happies.  Our daughter flew in from Phoenix on Monday night about midnight.  We had a long day, and the airport that she flies into so she can have a direct flight, is a 2 hour drive.   We also got snow that day, so the roads were a little icy in places, but we made it fine.  While she was home, it was non-stop, but we loved every minute of it.  We took her back to the airport Friday.  She had to be there at 5:30 a.m.   After we got home, I had big plans, but hubs and I both ended up taking a 2 hour nap (something I never do), and then got up and worked a while in the house, hubs worked in the shop.  He came in to rest and kicked back in the recliner and I did too, so we both took another nap.  I think we were both just absolutely exhausted.  

I worked Saturday taking down my tree, made a dent in the other decorations,  but then the bowl games got me.   I came home from church yesterday and worked a while taking down the rest of the decorations in the house, but decided it was too warm and pretty so I went outside and rolled up all of the extension cords, and got the decorations down from the front porch.   All I lack on the outside is lights in the trees, and I can do that anytime.   You can't see them from the street, so I am not worried about those.  I did finish taking every thing down inside, just haven't got it all back to the basement.   Hopefully I will get that done tonight.   I am back at work today, and it has been one of those "hurry up and wait days".  Most people took today as a holiday, so nobody else is working.  We are making progress here, but it is slow. 

Happy New Year to all! 

Comment by T-Lynn on December 29, 2022 at 11:42pm

Hi

Giggling Blondie - I can see you jumping up too. great ideas -  a fog horn.  Put it my my birthday list.

Yes, that was some weather - glad you too have things back to normal at your place. (Gee, did I really say back to normal at Blondies? Does any Pan Mom know what that is at Blondies? ) We hit 56 today !!! And this weekend going back down . Wow.

 Hey Wish all a happy new Year too. hugs 

Comment by Blondie on December 29, 2022 at 5:58pm

We did lose water in Kitchen, boy was it COLD!  Didn't get above Zero for 3 days and wind chills were minus 34. Hubby lost his TV, it just died no picture, then the sound went...  Bought him a new one yesterday.  Merry Christmas!  I got a massage and went to the doctor, BP again. too much stress.  Ex-Navy girl stranded in airport for 26 hours....But everyone SURVIVED. 

Happy and Safe New Years to all

Comment by Blondie on December 29, 2022 at 5:54pm

Ugg did it again!  Wrote a long reply and lost it. hmmm

SO GLAD you're okay!  What an experience. I did sit down but then Jumped back up. LOL Don't know how I thought I was gonna help you. I knew this was earlier and that you were fine but instinct kicked in. LOL  Get yourself a fog horn! or intercom geez! Yes, fire walks, it also could have lost pieces as you walked, blown into your face, the whole basement could have gone up!  SO GLAD, you don't know how Happy I am Everything turned out okay. 

We were snowed in and blizzard conditions from last Thur. until Sunday.  Hubby followed me home from work @ 7pm Thur. night and we stayed put! No plows all day Fri. couldn't see to plow. Sat. night just before Church they plowed BUT we were still on a Level 3 and it could blow back shut before we even made it to Church , leave alone back home.  So we stayed put. Sun. they plowed us out and we made it to Christmas Mass. Today (Thur.)  Our tempts. hit 52!  WE are staying home this weekend too!  Everyone is sick, snows melting, flooding....No way I'll stay in with Hubby.   :)

Comment by T-Lynn on December 28, 2022 at 10:25pm

part 2:

I walked 10 steps to the bathroom sink - with out stretched arms so my t-shirt would not catch fire. I walked without my cane too. I dropped that pile of flames into the sink and turned on the water. by the way - as I walking to the bathroom with fire - did you know fire can walk? I didn't until I saw it walk up my left index finger!  Yes - walk - like with legs!!!

Now - hubby had heard me scream fire the second time and came running out of the storage room with a tin lid.  He figured that scented candle I had burning had caught something on fire. So he was going to put it out! Except - he could not find any fire at all. That scented candle - I blew out.  No smoke in teh room and no smoke detector going off.  No burn marks on teh counter where the fire had been. And mostly - he didn't see  me!

He finally heard me sigh and came to the bathroom door. and saw teh fire in teh sink and finished putting it out.  Now I was not scared - I was angry - NO ONE HEARD ME ? 

REALLY ?????

And the reason he didn't see me - as I turned into the bathroom - he came out of the storage room and ran pass me in the bathroom.  Sounds like a comedy show I know, but it happened.  We figured that one of teh napkins I was piling had touched that burning scented candle and it took off in a flash. 

Now my finger - no redness - no burn - no blister.  But I know it was burnt - I felt teh hurt !  So I soak my finger for hours in ice water. And after 5 hours of that - not even a mark on my fire. It was like it never happened. 

Well, of any of you are thinking about gifts for me - marked scented candles off you list . 

And who has teh next story? 

chat later hugs

Comment by T-Lynn on December 28, 2022 at 10:11pm

Hi

Made it back to the computer for some Me Time and yes, my gossip tank is low again.  But Blondie - great start of filling it up!

Blondie - I am so glad you and hubby your weekend!.  It sounded wonderful and best of all - I love how you cooked all those special things for your family Christmas!  I have made a note to myself - copy Blondie's idea and go to Amish country to get baked goods - then go and purchase cheese balls and wine - but drink some wine first!  Got it. 

Christmas here was quiet and I was happy about that. I needed it to rest up for I am doing more now with my knee in therapy. I am happy to say - I am way ahead in doing motions than other replacement knee patients. All I can say  - I was blessed and I say thank you.  So now I am back to driving, grocery shopping and fingers crossed that my right knee can be done in February. Yes, that is early but that right knee is not hold well at times.  But if I do get it done - I will have a match set!

Ok as I promised, please remember my words: I am ok and so is the house.

About 2 weekends before Christmas, my grandson was upset I did not put any decorations. And that was just wrong.  So I gave in - he came down and help me decorate some. Well, it was now evening and I only had my nativity to put up.  It is very special to me.  My daddy purchased it for me at the Ben Franklin 5 and Dime. I was 7 years old and in second grade.   Well, each statue I have for the set is wrapped in Christmas napkins because they are thicker and I felt safe for the statues to be in.  I had the set up - unwrapping the each statue and when i had unwrapped the 10th one - suddenly there was this bright flash of light and I felt heat too.

Sit down now ladies- Iooked to the right to see the pile of napkins on fire! And the flames were about 15 inches high - and about 3 inches from the 60 year old carboard navtivity - with old fashion tinsel on it.  I started screaming : "Help - help - fire Fire".

Ok - here is the scene - me screaming for help - smoke detector with the NEW batteries in it and I was almost right under it - didn't go off.  Adult kids had invited friends over with their 2 kids.  So Adult kids in kitchen - above me - laughing and talking - no they  did not hear me.  Why?  The grandkids all 4 of them were louder than their parents.  Hubby was in teh back storage and didn't hear me until the second time I screamed for help. 

But by then - I realized - no one was coming.   I heard the words: " Pick up teh pile of fire from underneath." So I did. I carried teh fire and burning napkins to the bathroom sink. 

Comment by Blondie on December 19, 2022 at 12:04pm

So enjoyed catching up and meeting new friends!  Welcome to all the newbies!  Prayers for all those who are in need, ya all always in my thoughts and prayers.  Happy dance for all those seeing their sailors and/or spending time with family.

I've been pretty stressed and tuckered out since the 1st of Nov. BUT I Survived!  Nov. 22-27th was the Longest but went the quickest!  Worked the 22nd until 6:00 pm then Trip to St. Louis MI to Texas and back to Ohio. Worked 5 long days. Did month ends and opened up Dec. and drove back to Columbus for the weekend.  Then worked a 6day week, 10-11hour days and on Sat. after work threw a Birthday Party for my 2nd son. (his birthday was in Nov.) Hubby ran to the store for me or it'd never would have happened! Hubby working long hours and weeks also as his boss was out of state for a family emergency. Then another busy week for the both of us, busy at our clinic and hubby trying to get concrete poured and roofs dried in, siding on...all before weather stops them. 

This past weekend was our couple get-away and Boy did we need it!  Went to Amish country for their Holiday Special. Had a Great, relaxing time!!!  Started out Sat. morning at the Pine Tree Barn, A restored 25,000 square foot historic barn home to award-winning shopping and dining overlooking the beautiful Killbuck Valley, lakes and 100-ace family Christmas tree farm.  Onto BayLobster Cafe and Fish Market for lunch, Yum!  scallops, crab cakes and lobster mac and cheese.  Skipped the wineries ran out of time. drove another hour checked into our inn (now it's 2:00), Everything in Amish country closes at 5pm on Saturdays and doesn't open on Sundays. :(  but only time we had to go.  Did some shopping and scavenger hunts, ate at Mrs. Yoder's smorgasbord. Wonderful food!  Then ended the evening at Han's Place Winery, a country bar with live music and lots of wine!  Did a couple flights, I mean we were at a winery. Brought some home too! LOL  Sunday was Church and another smorgasbord this time breakfast, no one goes hungry in Amish Country!  Then drove 2 hours back home to Husband's Family Christmas, missed lunch but we brought dessert - Amish pies and cookies (yes, I took the easy way out)! Then onto my family's Christmas, well half of them, other half will be Christmas day.  Took wine and cheese balls with crackers/breads (again from Amish country).  I told husband easiest cooking I ever did LOL.  Laundry and bed. Up at 5:30 and at work by 7:30 and my Crazy day/week began. Everyone wants in before their deductible reset on Jan. 1st. or seeing our Nutritionist for stocking stuffers or just to stay healthy with holiday/winter season., buying gift certificates for our massage therapist who is booked until next April. We are closed the 23rd-26th so I'll rest up then, yeah right!  

Well, this is way too long and we're busy it's taken forever to write this, too many interruptions but I am at work. So will try to get back later this week.

NavyMom Hugs to all

Comment by T-Lynn on December 14, 2022 at 3:08pm

Hi

Talk about answering a Roll Call !!!  Thank you.

And yes, I actually had to get a second gossip tank. If I hadn't, I would not have all the gossip from Chris. 

Chris you are so right for this group!

Miss !!!!!! Are you trying to join the Energizer Bunny club? First off - hugs for the loss of your Boss. Gentle hugs to his family. But you are back to being you - busy and fun.

Kim !!!!! So good to hear from you.  And vibes feel good about your son.  I have seen alot of Pink Flamingoes of late - naturally I thought of you. You being here must have been the sign i would hear from you. Good .

Blondie out there?

Well Chris, you fit in. Looking forward to hearing more from you too.

Welcome Aboard henry's Mom.  Just jump in the water - like Chris did and enjoy .

Sorry this is choppy, I still get tired. Especially because grandson just had to bring the flu from school. And yes, I got it. Kncock me on my backside for 3 days - but I still doing my required exercises. Now I have some new ones.  

Jake wanted me to lift my leg straight up and point and flex with my tie. I was told this would be so hard. And then Jake handed me over to his assistant he is training. The next thing I heard was from the assistant of : "Jake?'.  Jake looks up and goes:  "Ok , give we need a new plan". I had my leg straight - up - flexing ankle and toes and was just 6 inches away from touching the wall behind me. And calmly said; " like this?".  Basic dance exercise. Did i say PTs was fun?  If not , I am having fun.

But I have to get ready for grandson coming from school, finish dinner, change clothes to go see Jake.

But the next time I get on, I'll share what I did. I will leave you with these words: " I am OK and so is the house".

Hugs

Comment by Chris, Forever Ray's Proud Mom on December 6, 2022 at 9:55pm

cont'd...I had to cut and paste the remainder of my life story, didn't realize I went over 4000 characters!----

My daughter is in a seemingly good relationship now. She is twice divorced after those 2 decided to show their true colors. Still working on herself, but has come a loooong way--so proud if her. I guess I still step over her boundaries sometimes, but she's actually teaching me how to set some! These new generations and their thought processes confuse me sometimes! I'm old enough to just figure either deal straight out with it or let it go. No need to play games. She and her Dad both enjoy riding motorcycles, so they, and her new beau, get out to do that as often as they can. It is really dangerous here in Jacksonville on bikes, so sometimes I go and sometimes I stay at home. If I ever saw an accident involving her, I don't know what I would do. 

Got to see my 4 yr old grandson for a couple of days in mid Nov. We all met in W NC Mts for a long weekend. He only gets to see us once or twice a year, so most of the visit is reintroducing. As he gets older, hope this changes. If we don't go N, we don't get to see him. I know it is their life, but when my kids were small, my husband and I made the effort, to get the kids to grandparents as much as the other way, so I am heartbroken it is only 1 way here. But I am glad my other 2 don't have kids. This world is a basket case.

Mom will have been living with us for 2 years this coming March. All is well! lol  So may told us not to do it, but I really love having her here to talk to and be around. I was Army as well as my husband, and we have always lived away from family, and sorta isolated ourselves/stayed independent. (Again, we were the family that travelled to see relatives until my husband put his foot down and said he wanted our family vacation, not our vacations being spent going  to see relatives.) And I wished we had done it sooner!! The roads go both ways, so if family want to see us, they can come down as easily as we can travel up.

But all are healthy here and still glad to get together! As I said, my life is pretty boring, working in the operating room 3 days a week, and splitting the remainder of the week with chores, doctor appointments and trying to camp in our popup when we steal away. Hubby and I took 2 weeks to SD for our anniversary. Black Hills, Crazy Horse, Badlands....all the touristy stuff and had a blast.

Stay warm, stay safe and if ever there is a plan to get together, please post it. If at all possible, I would love to meet y'all. We had a small group in NC of Navy Mom's that got together a couple times a year, and that was amazing!

I am in Jacksonville FL if anyone gets this way! I'll try to post pics form my son's visit.

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