OCTOBER CHAT.

THIS OCTOBER CHAT IS NOW CLOSED.......... PLEASE GO OVER TO THE NEW NOVEMBER CHAT........ FIRST ONE THERE WINS THE MONTHLY GOODIE.... BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE.

Sherry hope things work out soon. It is cold here -- about 30 above. Winter is coming

Good morning to all -

Sherry - Hope things get straightened out very quickly.

Took Romeo yesterday for his MRI. He took a drug to make it not so bad. He was hilarious. He tried to call the elevator by pressing the arrow above the elevator. LOL! He kept me entertained most of the morning. We will go tomorrow to find out what is needed to make him all better.

I am having a really hard time loosing again. I get to my low and gain 2 or three. It is just back and forth. I have so much that needs to be done today and I do not want to go out. It was 11 F when I woke up and in the past 20 min. it has warmed up 6 degrees. I just do not want to go out in the cold, but it is needed.

Time to get moving I hope I get done what I want to

HI EVERYONE....
I'M HAVING BIG PROBLEMS WITH MY ASHE CHECK....... I DIDN'T GET IT CAUSE I TURNED 65 AND THAT'S WHEN YOUR SUPPOSE TO START GETTING YOUR OLD AGE PENSION...... BUT I DIDN'T APPLY FOR IT...... SO HERE I AM BROKE..... CAN'T PAY RENT OR BILLS..... I CALLED MY WORKER AND SHE SAID MY PENSION WOULD BE IN MY BANK ACCOUNT TODAY.... BUT NOTHING WAS THERE....... HOW CAN IT BE IF I DIDN'T APPLY....... SO I'M TRYING TO REACH HER NOW....... SO I'M OFF THE COMPUTER........ JUST WANTED TO STOP IN AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH ME......... ENJOY YOUR DAY LADIES.

good morning all off to work then exercise. I want to open an account iwth our credit union and should do that soon

Good evening on this Cold, but too bad Sunday evening.

Today has been an easy day, I just played around in my sewing room. I need to organize the next few items I am making for Christmas. I found some 60% off coupons for Joanns today and my granddaughter and I went to pick up a few things that I needed, but I refuse to pay the prices. I wait for the coupons. When I got home, I just made myself a peanut butter sandwich and big glass of milk. It is what sounded good. It hit the spot. I don't do that very often, but once in a while.

Tomorrow I am taking Romeo to get his MRI at 8:30 in the morning. He then has an eye appointment at 11:30. The rest of the day will be a day for him to relax. I will sew. Maybe. I have a craft fair this coming Saturday. Also the next Saturday and the Saturday after that.

PHew!

I haven't checked in recently. I went to Las Vegas for the wedding of my niece which was great. Lots of fun visiting with family from California I haven' seen in about 4 years. Last weekend I came down with shingles. It started for me with a sore on my face. I took all of the antibiotics and still hoping that the sore on my face (scabs) will be gone soon. I see my cardiologist on Tuesday and get a physical on Friday. I had my yearly complete blood test on Friday. I received confirmation of my results on the computer. So happy I am still not diabetic. I keep trying to avoid it although most in my family are diabetic.

Sherre - the team picture is so cute.

it's starting to get cold out. off to work then exercise

Good evening to all -

Well, Romeo's shoulder is still hurting and not just a little. It has been a week since he hurt himself. I told him I would not tell him how to take care of his pain any longer and will not baby him if he continues to keep reinjuring it. We went to get some supplies at home depot today and he had problems getting my wheel chair into the car. I could have put it in, but he won't let me. After we got home he asked me a few questions, like, will they put a cast on my arm? He suffers from claustrophobia when he is restrained. I told him I do not know until he is seen by a doctor. About an hour later he told me to make an appointment. He has one now, for tomorrow afternoon.

I tried to sew today and did not have much luck, I think I ripped stitching out more then I did anything. I should have finished it today. I hope tomorrow is better. I also need to take one of my machines into be checked out. It is too heavy for Romeo, so we will wait until Cody is home.

I need to lower my eating a bit, to get back on the loosing again. I am holding steady for way too long

perhaps it is time for a new computer. yes expensive but a new one will last for a long time

HI EVERYONE........
I JUST POSTED A LONG POST AND LOST IT........ THIS COMPUTER IS ALL MOST DONE...... IT'S BEEN WORKING OKAY FOR AWHILE........ BUT LIKE OLDMOM SAID MY NEW COMPUTER I BOUGHT YEARS AGO NOW IS OLD...... SO I BETTER GET MY SON TO HOOK IT UP ON HIS NEXT DAY OFF....... HE'S ALWAYS SO BUSY AND DOES'T GET HOME UNTIL LATE AT NIGHT..... EATS SUPPER AND IT'S TIME TO WALK THE DOGS BY THE TIME HE GETS BACK IT'S BED TIME.....

I'M NOT DOING SO GREAT WITH MY EATING....... BUT I HAVE GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS.... I'M SURE WE ALL DO..... I SAY AS LONG AS WE GET BACK ON EATING RIGHT WE WILL DO OKAY...... STAY POSITIVE AND STRONG AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER AND WE WILL MAKE IT WORK........

TAKE CARE TALK TO YOU ALL SOON...... ENJOY YOUR MONDAY........ NEW WEEK..... LET'S MAKE IT A GREAT ONE...

of course you can do it-- I want to lose

Good for you Gwyn, This is the season for eating yummy things, which makes it harder, but you can do it. I will keep in mind that I can do it also. LOL!

We are going to the quilt show today. WooHoo!

I am now being diligent with how much I eat during the day and will be within my calorie guidelines

Good evening to all -

Gwynn - I have not been eating over, but I have been eating comfort foods, which is hot breads with my soup. Too many heavy carbs. I do not really do low carbs, but I do know that if I eat too much bread, I don't loose weight. Cold weather has made me indulge. I will stop now. LOL!

Willow - When I do as much as I posted, I will sleep the next day and get nothing done. I wish I would pace myself better.

Well, Romeo cannot pick anything up with his right hand if it weighs more then a couple lbs And then it hurts. He won't ice it, and he won't hold it still for a couple days. I have tried to use creams on it to help, but he won't do it. So, I told him I am not listening to any complaints and I will not baby him. I will expect him to keep up what he does. I will help him if he will listen and do what he needs. I get really tired of him not taking care of himself. He will be fighting me on the subject until he dies.

Today it was cloudy and dreary. I was sewing , but by 3, the light was not good to sew. I have a ceiling light, but it is too dim to sew with. I need really bright, to see the seams.

Well, I did fairly well on eating today. I only had one piece of bread, but for dinner I had Corn tortillas. Not as bad, but I should have stopped at 2.LOL! I gained a half pound this week. Back to eating a little lighter.

Gwyn - You are right. If you really want to lose you need to be more careful of the calories. Only you can do it. I am up a bit right now too from the holiday weekend but I will get it back down.

Theresa - You sure do get a lot done in a day. You must have more energy than I do. I wish I could get at my sewing. I have a few things I want to make but never seem to get to it. Interesting you should say your DH hurt his shoulder. I hurt mine yesterday too. I was picking up a roast I had thawed. I had put it from the fridge to the counter and when I went to pick it up to put it in the roast pan I must have twisted my shoulder. It was very sore last evening and not much better today. No fun working from a wheelchair. Oh well, that's life.

Pleasant dreams.

I have been "overeating". by that I mean I am eating over my calorie limits and I am not happy about that. got to cut that out

Good Wednesday evening-

It has been busy around here. I have not been sewing as much as I need to be. I am not that quick at sewing and I have Christmas presents to make. I would like to be done at least 2 weeks before Christmas.

The weather has been pretty warm the last few days, but that is suppose to end tonight. The yard is ready and I made a big pot of beef vegetable soup. I was going to make it a gravy and call it stew, but it looked and tasted so good with out the thickener in it, that is what we had. It also is less calories.

I thought I had overeaten today, but I still put down all the naughty things I ate. Like the 2 biscuits with butter and the extra piece of bread for lunch/w butter. But it shows that I am good. Phew!

Romeo did something to his shoulder today when he picked up a pumpkin. I am doctoring it, but I am thinking he needs to see a doctor.

Willow - Glad you are doing well on you eating. When it gets to be a way of life it is so much easier.

WENT TO THE DIABETES EDUCATOR TODAY. WE ARE BOTH DOING WELL. I AM WORKING VERY HARD AT TRYING TO EAT HEALTHY, AVOID SNACKS, DRINK MORE WATER AND GET MORE EXERCISE. ON THAT NOTE THERE WAS A NEW TIM HORTON'S COFFEE SHOP OPENED HERE TODAY AND WHILE WE WERE OUT WE STOPPED IN FOR A COFFEE AMD OF COURSE A DONUT. I KNOW WHAT I JUST SAID ABOUT AVOIDING SNACKS. MY EXCUSE IS THAT IT WAS A CONSCIOUS CHOICE, NOT SOMETHING I PLAN ON MAKING A HABIT OF. CAN'T REMEMBER WHEN I LAST HAD A DONUT. NOW THAT THE APPTS. ARE DONE FOR THIS MONTH MAYBE I WILL HAVE TIME TO WORK ON MY OFFICE AGAIN AND MAYBE EVEN MY SEWING.

MUST KEEP GOING. I HAVE A MILLION THINGS TO GET DONE YET TODAY. TAKE CARE FOLKS AND I WILL TRY TO GET BACK SOON.

same here had 4 cookies but tracked them all. tiredof being fat

I am still plugging away at journaling my food, but that did not stop me from eating 4 pancakes yesterday. I, surprisingly still stayed in my calorie range

Today was very nice, and took Romeo to the eye doctor. They did a bit of Lasor surgery on his eyes and they dilated the heck out his eyes. When he get his eyes dilated it never usually bothers him. They put about 10 drops in each eye in 15 min. He could not focus on anything He held onto my wheel chair on the way out to the car and I helped him aim the wheel chair into the car. I drove home and he rested. A few hours later we went out into the country to get beef. I drove, because he was still having problems. He drove home because the sun was behind clouds all the way home.

Put the meat away and went into the house to make dinner. I had cooked up a few tomatoes for chili and got that put away also. I now want to go into the kitchen and make something sweet. That will not happen, because my knee is not letting me walk much. LOL!

Have a good evening.

I lost some and then gained about 12 pounds back. My mother is from Toronto and I have been there many times. My uncle was Frank Shuster of Wayne and Shuster fame.

Good Sunday morning to all -

Willow - Happy Thanksgiving. Yup! you are a bit away. LOL! The Park has been almost completely remodeled, but the little red wagon is still there though. The park is easier to get around in my wheel chair them it was before.

Gwynn - I will still be working on loosing weight for a few years, at this pace. But that is ok as long is keeps going down.

I lost .6 of a lb this week. So what did I do? I made pancakes for breakfast to day and at too many. Sigh! Back at it right away. I am ready for a nap. LOL!

Enjoying Thanksgiving weekend. Had my dinner last night. Yum Yum. Today is leftovers.

Theresa - I live in Ontario Canada about 2200 miles away from you so I think we will have to just enjoy that virtual dinner. Would be nice if we could get together but that will never happen. I was in Spokane in 2002. I remember the big red wagon in the park...so cool. But I was a lot younger then and in much better physical condition.

Gwyn - I too need to lose a lot of weight and it is hard to do when I am in a wheelchair. I know if it is to be, it is up to me. Nobody else can do it for me. I am very careful with my calories and when I am tempted I will ask myself what is more important to me? To lose weight or to eat that ...whatever it may be. I often end up saying no thank you to whatever it was. It is the little things that count up. One bite at a time.

I love technology and I love all new things. I am sick of being fat

Good afternoon to all -

I pretty much set up my own computer and if I need help, I will ask one of the kids. Not the twins, but Gabriella or Jaci's boyfriend. I can ususally get things moving quite quickly and if it is something new I call them and we work it out over the phone. So far, the major things, they still ask me about. LOL!

I was the person in the office that they asked about computer things and if I could not figure it out we went to IT. IT would always ask them if they asked me. That was 13 years ago though.

We had 3.6 inches of snow night before last. It froze quite hard and since all the leaves are still on the trees, many trees broke. What a mess. They had to cancel school, since many did not have electricity. The streets melted quickly since the ground is still warmer then freezing. It was pretty though.

Today I had a doctor appointment and my new PCP could not believe how I just plug along and how strong my legs are. Just not the right one when it comes to lifting it up. It is strong pushing and pulling though.

Well, I need to get on and listlen to instructions on the new bag that I am making. I cannot figure out one part that looks one way and the instructions do not mention what I think they did. Sigh!

OLDMOM.
I HATE COMPUTERS AND ANYTHING LIKE TECHOLOGY........ I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS STUFF...... I JUST GO ALONG AND TRY TO KEEP UP....... BUT IF I GET STUCK I ASK MY SON TO HELP ME......... SAME WITH MY IPHONE..... I DON;T DO ANYTHING BUT MAKE CALLS WITH IT...... AND THERE IS SO MUCH OTHER NEAT THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR PHONES NOW...... I DON'T GET MY EMAILS ANY MORE ON THIS COMPUTER AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO GET THEM BACK..... SO I JUST COME IN TO SPARKS....... I REALLY NEED TO HOOK THIS OTHER ONE UP....... THEN I WILL HAVE MY EMAILS BACK....... ONE DAY I WILL TRY TO FIGURE OUT SOME OTHER THINGS TO DO ON THE COMPUTER......... FOR NOW....... LIKE YOU SAID..... USE IT UNTIL IT CROAKS......

GWYN.
I'M 66 YEARS OLD....... BUT DON'T FEEL IT...... WHICH IS GOOD.......... JUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLEST.......

I just turned 66 and I love new things -- I wish I could afford all the new techonology out there

Good evening to all -

We had a pleasant weekend. The sun was out for the most part and it actually got into the low 60's. Today it is cloudy and 65. Now, 2 days from now it will be 40;s and much colder in the mornings. Brrrr…..

I worked on a few things today, mostly cutting out. I am finding my brain needs to do one thing at a time on new patterns. It is a bit slow going, but once all pieces are cut out and prepped, it should go a bit faster. I need to make 2 of these bags. I just remembered, I was going to make it thicker, dang it. I don't have enough fabric to recut. Oh well! I will hopefully do that to the next one.

I am prepping dinner right now. Need to get a vegetable going. Oh yeah! I need to journal my food.

Sherry - Technology moves way to fast for me. When I was working, I could not wait for all the new things, but by time I was in my 50's, I hated learning all the new things. Now, I will use my computers until they croak. I have programs on them that the companies won't support any more, because they want you to upgrade. I refuse. I am still working on 2010 Quicken. I think it is a rip off, that now you have to buy an onlilne version and not have a hard copy.

Well, I best get moving.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWYN.....

OLDMOM.
I KNOW OMA CAN GET AHOLD OF MAC....... SHE CALLS HIM ON THE PHONE...... BUT SHE HASN'T BEEN IN FOR AWHILE.... THE LAST TIME I TALKED TO HER SHE WAS HAVING SOME PROBLEMS. AND SAID SHE WON'T BE IN FOR AWHILE........ I MISS THEM BOTH...... LAST TIME SHE TALKED TO MAC HE WAS VERY BUSY WITH CHURCH STUFF AND SOME OTHER THINGS....... PLUS HE WAS GOING ON HIS YEARY CAMPING TRIP....... SO HOPEFULLY WE WILL HEAR FROM BOTH OF THEM SOON..... I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT MY NEW COMPUTER BEING OUTDATED...... I BETTER TALK TO MY SON ABOUT IT.... AND GET IT HOOKED UP...... I KNOW IT'S MUCH NEWER THEN THIS ONE......

TAKE CARE EVERYONE.......... I WILL TALK TO YOU AGAIN....

thanks off to weight watchers

Gwynn - Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Gwyn

I miss Mac as well. today is my 66th birthday. off to exercise

Sherry - I was wondering if there is a way to get hold of Mac? I know OMA has talked to him, but I really miss him and would like to reach out.

About the computer. You purchased the new one a few years ago, right? I do understand your thinking, but the new one is already outdated. I think about that every time you talk of getting it hooked up. My laptop is outdated by quite a bit and it is less then 2 yrs old.

I will get off my soap box now and Wish everyone a happy Friday.

I FORGOT TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT OMA CALLED ME AWHILE BACK AND SAID SHE IS GOING THROUGH SOME STRESSFUL THINGS AND WON'T BE ON THE COMPUTER FOR AWHILE..... I HOPE WE HEAR FROM HER SOON....... IF NOT I WILL GIVE HER A CALL AND SEE HOW THINGS ARE GOING......

GOOD TO SEE YOU ALL DOING OKAY.......... MY COMPUTER IS WORKING SO FAR TODAY........ BUT THE OTHER DAY I JUST COULDN'T GET ON HERE....... I REALLY NEED TO HOOK UP MY NEW COMPUTER...... REMEMBER THE ONE I BOUGHT WHO KNOWS HOW LONG AGO...... LOL....... I JUST THINK IF THIS ONE IS WORKING WHY NOT USE IT UNTIL IT DIES........

TALK TO YOU ALL LATER.......... ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND........ IT'S COLD HERE.... CLOUDY AND MINUS 3C RIGHT NOW...... MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON.......

Good morning to all -

Gwynn - Making chili, my style, is really simple. I roast the tomatoes and take the skins off. I roast the hot peppers. I peel a bunch of garlic and put everything in the food processor. I know you probably wonder how much of everything, and I only eyeball everything. For the 13 jars, I did use about 16 cloves of garlic and my cloves are really large. About the size of 3 to 4 normal cloves that you buy in the store. I salt it to taste and then let it sit to check how hot it is and the flavor. If all is well, I put it into jars and then into the freezer.

I am happy today, as I am down a bit again. 3.2 pounds left to hit my 20 lbs. I will not have high expectations and hope it is off by Christmas.

congrats on losing weight!!! I need to lose

Willow - Heck with virtual, do you live anywhere near Spokane. LOL!

THANK YOU FOR THE SPARK GOODIES SHERRE. GUESS I DO SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON THE COMPUTER OR JUST SITTING HERE READING. MY DESK IS JUST OFFSIDE OF A FRONT WINDOW WHERE THERE IS LOTS OF LIGHT AND I CAN SEE WHAT IS GOING ON OUTSIDE. SO SITTING HERE I ALWAYS CHECK WHEN I HEAR AN EMAIL COME IN.

TERESA - SORRY YOU MISSED BEING FIRST BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE SUCH A REGULAR HERE AND BECAUSE I ENJOY READING YOUR POSTS I HAVE DECIDED TO SHARE MY GOURMET MEAL WITH YOU. YOU WILL FIND YOUR GOODIE ON YOUR PAGE. I WILL BE HAPPY TO MEET YOU AT A VIRTUAL RESTAURANT OF YOUR CHOICE WHERE WE CAN SHARE OUR AMAZING MEALS TOGETHER AT A TIME CONVENIENT TO YOU. WISH WE COULD HAVE A REAL DAY TOGETHER BUT SPOKANE IS A BIT FAR FOR ME AND DOUBT YOU CAN COME TO ONTARIO AT THE DROP OF A HAT. ANYWAY. ENJOY YOUR GOODIE AND HAVE A GREAT DAY.

BY THE WAY I AM HAPPY TO SAY I HAVE LOST 7 POUNDS DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO LOSE ANOTHER 6 POUNDS BY THE END OF THE YEAR. IF I CAN STICK TO MY EATING PLAN AND PERHAPS ADD A BIT MORE EXERCISE I SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THAT. I SHALL GIVE IT MY BEST SHOT.

I have never made my own chili sauce -- or anything from scratch. I admire that

Hi all -

Left for the farmers market and got some tomatoes. Now in the process of making chili sauce. I have roasted all of my hot peppers but I still have a load of them after I make the sauce. Hmmmm……

I am waiting for the last of tomato's to roast and then I will grind them up and mix it all together and put it into jars. I am very tired and need to take a nap.

WILLOW......... THAT'S THE CHAT AND CHALLENGES THIS MONTH FOR YOU......... HOW YOUR ALWAYS RIGHT THERE WHEN I CHANGE THEM I HAVE NO IDEA..... BUT GOOD FOR YOU........ I WILL DROP YOUR MONTHLY GOODIE OFF......

good morning to all. a little chilly out this morning. hubby taking my car in for oil change. I am using his car.

Good evening to all -

Of course, I knew I would not get here any sooner. LOL! The one time I get on early enough and Sherry starts the month later. Sigh! LOL!

Willow - So happy for you to get a new lift. That sure makes things easier.

Tee - I want to see the movie. I have seen the series and was thinking of starting them over again. LOL!

Gwynn - Happy October.

September went out very cold and snowy. It did not stick, and we still got over 3 inches over the weekend. Woke up today to bright sunny skies, but it was only 27. Brrrr…….

Yesterday was my youngest's 23rd birthday. We had a special meal of meat and vegetables. I roasted broccoli and cauliflower. We also had chicken. I was planning on 4 people for dinner and ended up with 6. I decided that a 2nd chicken was needed. I stopped at Costco and picked up 2 rotisserie chickens. Today I took the carcusses and made chicken broth in my pressure cooker. I made enough soup for more then 2 days. I put the 2nd day in the freezer for another meal.

Today was putting the sprinkler system to winter status. I don't do much, except sit and watch as Romeo does it. We then planted our garlic for the year. I am pooped.

It is suppose to warm up to highs in the 50's for the rest of the week. It might just turn out to be a nice fall, or October anyway.

good morning and good october to all

I hope you and your lift last a long time Willow.

It is cooler here. First time I closed the windows since spring. Nore flying insects and bites. Grrr! Dislike early darkness since I have cataracts. I was hoping my state passed no daylight saving time law that citizens voted for, but no luck.

I saw Downton Abbey movie. It was great. A must see if you saw the series.

Edited by: APPEALSTOME at: 10/1/2019 (02:56)

HI EVERYONE, HAD A NEW LIFT PUT IN MY VAN TO LIFT MY POWER CHAIR. THE FIRST ONE LASTED 8 YEARS BUT THE SECOND ONE ONLY 2 YEARS. THIS ONE IS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE SO LOOKING FOR ANOTHER 8 YEARS FROM IT. BY THAT TIME WHO KNOWS. I WILL BE 89. BUT THEN AGAIN MY BROTHER WILL BE 93 ON SATURDAY, THE ONLY ONE LEFT BESIDES ME FROM A FAMILY OF 8. I'LL JUST KEEP ON SPARKING. YOU NEVER KNOW, MIGHT JUST LIVE FOREVER. LOL

HEY SHERRE, STILL ME.

THIS IS YOUR OCT CHAT........... START CHATTING.