Well, this is interesting with two and soon three and then two separate groups going.  Oy!  Just what my pea brain at the moment doesn't need :).

 

I'm so flummoxed that when I went to the grocery at approximately noon I forgot to put my cooked chicken and turkey in the fridge.  Well, that was about 4 hours ago.  But since they're cooked, I figure they're still safe.  Guess I'll know when I eat them.

 

Went to the hospital briefly thanks to Jenna who carted me around.  Mom seems to be a bit better but we still don't have a diagnosis from the cardiologist.  They've got her on bronchial clearing meds and something to stabilize the heart rate which is supposedly talking effect.  I finally spoke with the doctor by phone and she claims she'll call me to update on the cardiology.  I'm not holding my breath.  IF the cardiologist approves she'll probably go home early in the week or move to Northwestern.  Even if she goes home we'll have to figure out a way for her to see a cardiologist that is affiliated with her/my doctor blah blah.  It may have been a mild heart attack or ......?????  At least she slept last night and is in fairly good humor today.  Ended up buying a new cell and to get the one I wanted had to pay $55 and resign my contract.  However the battery would have been $50 so I think I did the right thing.  Too bad I also had to pay the month I was behind at the same time - a very expensive morning - but now I'm caught up on all "regular" bills.

 

Barring an "emergency" I'm not going back to the hospital until Monday afternoon.  I'm pretty sure Linds is going tomorrow and I am in desperate need of some r&r and I have to do some work if I have any hope of getting any money this month.  Would be nice if I also found a little time/energy for some packing.

 

And that's all I know at the moment!  Gotta go eat something - haven't touched food all day!

 

Beth

Beth - omg you must be exhausted and so worried.  Can you hold off on signing any paperwork for a few days to see what the doctor says?  Has you mom suffered from angina in the past?  Hopefully her heart is racing just because she is fighting the illness and is weak.  I'll be praying for you.  Thank goodness you have your doctor to talk to.  When it rains it pours.....  And your cell phone too.....  holy cow.

 

Hi to Diane, Upper, Sherri, Mary, and anyone else who may be lurking.

 

Today was beautiful here.  Nearly 50.  The sun was shining, although windy, it was great.  Got the car washed of all that salt and dirt, went to the post office, got groceries, and rented a movie.  Amazing how a little bit of sun can put motivation back into a person.  The whole town was hopping today.  I've rented Journey to the Center of the Earth with some 3D glasses.  Yeh I'm gonna sit here by myself with my 3Ds on watching Journey tonight.  LOL 

 

Called mom today and it seems her and dad were sick all week with stomach flu.  Dad of course suffered the most due to his cancer surgery, but he felt well enough today to work on a drain problem they are having in the basement.  Mom's voice was still pretty shaky. 

 

Gonna do some heavy duty cleaning tomorrow.  And update my resume again.  There's a good customer service/clerical type job in the paper for AmeriGas.  It doesn't say what it pays, but I'm going to go for it and see if I hear anything.

 

That's about it for now....

Hi Guys,

 

I terminated my membership so my old posts wouldn't be following me around. I just like the feeling of starting new.

 

A manager may want to change the settings back though since I can't do it anymore as only a member. If anyone else's account is deleted it will delete all their posts unless someone sets the button back.

 

 

Here's what you do in case you don't know:

 

Thanks Diane,

 

Please don't second guess yourself because of my weirdness.  I think the Aimoo group looks great and I'm interested to see how things look when they migrate everything. I haven't joined Yahoo groups yet, but I hope to be welcome if that's where everyone ends up.

 

  

Thanks everyone for your kind words and support.  What a couple of weeks this has been in my family, huh?!?  Surprise of surprises the doctor did call me - on my cell which was turned off, but at least she left a voice mail.  (I actually left instructions for her to call on my landline - oh well.)  And she left me her numbers in case I want to talk to her again.  Anyway, the news was cautiously positive.  Very positive regarding the lungs - which she says are much clearer.  The cardiologist wants to run a heart stress test on Monday and if it's ok, he'll let her go home.  Am keeping my fingers crossed!!!  And praying a lot of course.

 

Cindy:  I'll hopefully know much more on Monday or Tuesday and then I will make my decision.  I'm assuming I'm moving as scheduled but if mom must have a caretaker I'll ask if they have any two bedrooms that we can switch to instead.  I'm trying to picture you sitting all alone in your living room wearing 3-D glasses LOL!  Sure hope you enjoyed the movie!!!  Very sorry to hear your folks have been ill.  Man, when it rains it sure does pour!  We also had incredible weather today and people were out in droves.  When I checked my computer at around 1:00 p.m. it was 57 but it was very very windy.  Ran morning errands in a winter coat half unzipped when not walking against the wind and wore a summer windbreaker this afternoon when we were going by car.  That's a great idea to apply for that job!  Good luck with that.

 

Diane:  See my reply to Cindy re: your question about the apt.  It might be doable if necessary.

 

Upper:  Of course you will be welcome anywhere we go!  You better come back to us :).  No problem that you wanted to delete your posts.  Last time I checked this was a stress free zone (of sorts:)).

 

Sherri:  You got that right - try to stay calm - impossible.  Had a good colon attack tonight when I finally relaxed some - no surprise there especially given the drastic weather changes mixed with stress and off schedule eating habits.  In some ways I'm doing very well - on the other hand, I think I may have totally lost my mind!!!!!  The brain is functioning fine as far as important matters are concerned and totally not functioning with basic day-to-day matters.  Hopefully all will be better soon.  I'm babying myself a bit for tonight and tomorrow anyway.

 

So, I actually figured out how to download a ringtone!  But I still don't really know what it cost.  The ringtone itself was only $2.49 but taxes are added and a "download" fee - no one tells you how much that is.  Guess I'll find out when I get my bill.   Came very close to downloading Sweet Home Alabama (one of my fav songs) (and quit laughing Rhonda) but just couldn't condone a Chicagoan having that as her ringtone LOL.  Finally settled on Spinning Wheel by Chicago!  I was looking for something upbeat that I'd recognize when the phone rang, partic when there were 50 other people in the vicinity with their own cells.  It's sure better than the latin music I had on my other cell and far better than what came with the new phone.  I'm actually loving my new phone and I haven't even tried half of the stuff on it.  Discovered it's one of the most popular phones when I went to the AT&T site.  And I'll never use 2/3 of what's available I'm sure.  I've actually been wanting a new phone for a long time, just didn't want to spend the extra $$.  I think this retails for $150 when it's not an upgrade, so I guess I did good.

 

Rhonda:  I've been meaning to mention that I'm watching Season 1 of Mad Men (from Netflix) and it really is addictive.  I'm on the second DVD now.  3 eps per DVD.   I couldn't believe how "angry" the first eps made me - being the oldest one here I too easily recall how it was in the office in those days.  Granted I didn't start working til about '61 (and that was a dept. store) and '65 in a real office, but that junk was still going on.  And people wonder why the women's liberation movement started.  Hah!!!!  And another thing that you probably didn't get as emotional about but I couldn't help was the Jewish/Christian thing.  How we were not allowed in certain country clubs, etc.  PLEASE DO NOT CONFIRM THIS IF YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS, but I'm convinced Draper is a Jew pretending not to be.  Not so unusual in those days.  I remember many of my Dad's friends changing their names to be more anonymous and Americanized in the business community.  The acting is superb so I'm putting up with my personal angst over some of the story lines.  What season are they in now?  We can discuss when I catch up :).  Excellent show and so different from much of the other stuff on tv.

 

Ok, I'm going to either watch another ep or a movie.  I need to keep chillin'.

 

Beth

Hey Krew:

 

Well it took me so long to get into this website that this will probably be my last post on MSN.  Aimoo must be doing it's thing.  I'll see you temporarily at Yahoo or on the other side at Aimoo.

 

I will miss the old sight...it has been my friend for many years.  A wonderful place to come to for laughs, tears and mostly the best friends I've ever had.

 

But it's so wonderful that the few of us left still want to continue the bond that has been formed and move onto our next home.  Many, many good times ahead.

 

Soooo out with the old and in with the new!!

 

See ya!!!

 

Rhonda

 

 

I got in easily today.  Occasionally for the past few weeks it's been ultra slow but then later it's fine.

 

Nothing new to report.  Can't think!

Rhonda - haven't had a problem getting in most of the time.  Just once in a while. 

 

I too will miss our old site.  I really value our friendships and hope we can continue in a similar manner.  I'll keep posting till the end of it all.....

 

My computer is freaking me out.  It is making these weird sneezing noises when I go to post a reply.  What the hell is that???

 

 

 

Diane:  I don't recall any mention of dates other than what you said.  However, ABBA was popular in the 80s and these were all ABBA songs if that helps any.  I just assumed the daughter was the product of flower children.

 

I'm here til it closes :).

 

When I called Mom the doc came in the room and we left the phone off the hook while she saw her and then the doc briefly got on with me.  She said Mom is doing MUCH better.  Mom said the caridologist said the cause of the heart problem was the bronchitis!!!!!  Now that's a bit scary.  Thank heaven I took her to the hospital!  She's now well enough that the doc has given orders to the nurse to give Mom "hall walks" to get some strength back.  Tomorrow is the stress test and the doc says if all is well she could go home "soon".  IF things go the way I'm hoping, I think I'll have her come here for a week or so and go about my moving business and then find a place for her when I'm settled.  But if the doc really feels she's well enuf to go home, I'll let her and see if maybe we can get a little extra help for the first week.  The bronchitis is gone, so if that was really the only cause maybe we're jumping ahead of ourselves about moving in together.  I really want her in assisted living, but she's fighting it.  There are still other alternatives to consider.  I just wish I knew where the living arrangements stood cause that is truly making me nutso!

 

I spent a lot of time on the phone with friends today and even did a little work.  I must say that Robal's book is pure therapy - it was the most relaxed I've been in days!  Unfortunately I only did an hour so far but that hour I thought of nothing else.  I might even do another hour or so tonight if I don't get involved in anything.  And I packed a whole one more carton LOL!

 

Ta ta.  If I'm up to it, I'll post after I come home from the hospital tomorrow.

 

Beth