Conversation Club Chatter

That post has gone on long enough.

Dave and I can’t wait to see what wonderful things await us in Indianapolis this weekend! We did get to the airport and the flight was full. For future reference… economy parking charges $7.00 even if you aren’t there the whole day. (2 hours for us).

The week after spring break my big travel plans are to Munster for Passover then back to Indy, with Josh. He will be here Friday and Saturday night. I’m taking him to a Pacer game. Then Elliott, his Mom and I are going to Bobby’s graduation, in Kentucky, the weekend of May 8th. Matt and bobby’s girfriend Rachel will meet us there. They are going late Friday night. I’m at work today and it’s really busy. Carol I can’t believe you are back already and the first week of March is gone. I need CC advise. There is a 5 year old Sheltie on the rescue site, named Honey, that is house trained, walks on a leash, shakes hands and sits. The problem is she has some type of skin condition and she is five. Do you think it’s worth at least seeing her? My vet and Elliott think I’m asking for trouble. What do you think??

Kate, We hope to get a flight to Phoenix this weekend and spend a few days. What would you recommend? Biosphere?

Maureen, Sue and I can’t thank you enough for the tickets. We had a lovely evening at the Symphony. We both really enjoyed it, especially the music from West Side Story and Rhapsody in Blue. The Pianist was terrific and I enjoyed the conductor. I’s sorry I couldn’t go this morning but I was Happy Sue did. She came to the library and gave me report about what I missed. I’m really tired from work, today, but I’m still going out, again, tonight. Elliott and I are going to Pike Performing Arts for Body Vox. I’m off tomorrow but I have an evening Pacer game. I hope to get to the JCC, tomorrow, to work out.

We were way over our limit of 10 so I thought I’d start a new post.

When it is our time to go to Hawaii I hope you can be our travel agent Carol! I can say that the sun is shining here as are the stars.

Dave took his Dad to his church on Sunday and the sight of a single rose on the piano bench where his Mom sat every Sunday for the past however many years filled Dave’s eyes with tears. I wasn’t there but even as he told me about it the tears flowed. I told him that it hurts to hold the sound in that comes with the tears and that he should when he goes running or is in the car - or wherever he is comfortable to just let the sound out. It looks as if all the grandkids will be here.

Carol F … are you sure you aren’t on some drug? I don’t know where you get the energy!

What a way to start the weekend … I was on my way down to the hospital when my sister in law called and asked me to pick up Dave’s dad on the way because Wilma had taken a turn for the worse. She had developed sepsis throughout her body. She died around 2 pm.

I work tonight, till 9:00 but I want to go to Maureen’s for CC. Carol, can you wait, to talk about MaryAnn and the Poetry group, until I get there? I’m excited to say I’m off work that week so I can definitely go to the Poetry group. I need to talk about Elliott’s work situation for next year. More tonight.

I’m thrilled to say I am once again a member of the JCC. Elliott signed me up for my Valentines/ Birthday (not till May)/ Chanukah gift. I miss it and can’t wait to go swimming with Donna!! Next, we bought a HP laptop computer instead of putting more money into our desk top Gateway (it’s been in the shop for a week). I’m posting this from the library. Did I already tell you Phil from Sheltie Rescue is coming out, Momday? He will talk to us about possibly adopting a Sheltie and will check our house to make sure it’s Sheltie approved! Matt and Rachel are in Kentucky visiting Bobby. It’s too bad Matt’s girlfriend couldn’t be with them but Jen has started working in Florida for Spring Training. Kate, it is great you got to spend time with Titus. I enjoy being with my friend’s grandchildren. Aunt Carol and Uncle Elliott were with Sophie, last Sunday, and Thursday I went to lunch and a movie with Susie, her daughter, Brie, and Susie’s 3 year old grandaughter, Kelsey. I really enjoyed it! Maureen, I’m happy your PT seems to be going well. All of you have a great weekend. Carol, have the girls been to the CM lego exhibit yet? I will be there, tomorrow, from 2-3 reading stories about princes, princesses, dragons, etc.

I’m so EXCITED!! I just found out the Adult Author who will be the Marian McFadden speaker, this year, at NC, is Nicholas Sparks. Are any of you interested in hearing him speak on Friday night, March 20th? Most of my friends prefer to hear children’s authors. I like both and especially Nicholas Sparks. I’ve read every one of his books except the latest. I’m still on a waiting list.

I’m sorry I didn’t make it to Barb’s last night. How was it? Which of you made it to her house? I worked until 9:00 and got out late. I have library news ( about a fight and a light pole) I’ll tell you next CC. The Sheltie Rescue called, yesterday. A man is coming out Feb. 16th to check the house and talk to us about adopting a Shelti. My sister was supposed to get her Golden Retriever puppy, tomorrow but all four puppies have a virus so the breeder wants to keep them an extra week. I have more to tell about that also. I’m off the weekend and looking forward to it. Tomorrow Elliott and I are actually going out with another couple ( with his schedule we don’t do that very often). We also have a surprise 60th birthday party tomorrow night but I don’t think we will be able to do both. Matt is meeting Jen is Columbus Ohio since it’s half way for both. It will be the last time they will see each other for two months. Jen will be in Florida for Spring Training and Matt won’t get a chance to go there this year. He is too busy with Horizon league sports here. Bobby’s graduation is May 9th and I’m hoping Elliott can get Friday off. I already worked it out. Guess who is planning to go with us?? Give up? It’s Elliott’s Mom! Hope all of you have a great weekend!

Saturday Dave and I took advantage of the Devour Downtown specials and ate at Scholars Inn for $30 a person. The presentation is always so nice at these expensive restaurants. Dave is meeting Rachel Sunday at Perfect North and spending the day skiing.

It sure is pretty outside - I got some beautiful snow photos this morning. Steve went to work, but he said he was about the only one in his department. Our neighborhood streets are plowed, but when he gets home we will be tackling our driveway. Luckily it’s tomorrow morning that he is flying up to Minnesota to help his folks celebrate their 6oth wedding anniversary as I have heard alot of flights were cancelled today.

Hope you all are enjoying your SNOW DAY!!!

I went to see Revolutionary Road, last night, at Landmark, and fully expected to see snow when Judy and I came out of the movie. You are probably thinking, BITE YOUR TONGUE !! LOL!! I work tonight, until 9:00 and hope either it comes real early so we can close early or waits until I get home, if we get snow. You just never know. I filled out the Sheltie Rescue adoption form on line, this morning. It takes at least three weeks for them to process the form and then they come out to check your house to make sure it’s suitable for a Sheltie. I feel like I’m adopting a baby!
We are really getting busy with Tax questions and Black history book reports. This week We have time study and have to mark down what we are doing for the 840 minutes that is our 8 hour shift. It’s challenging!When it was slow, yesterday, like around 5:00, I did some weeding of picture books and shelving DVDs. There is always something to do at Pike.

Ladies, I’m sorry Kate wasn’t with us, last night, but I really enjoyed CC! Maureen, you looked great! I’m happy you are doing so well. I sure wished Raquel could post the chocolate flan recipe. Carol, you tried but you just couldn’t convince Raquel or Barb to post on our Wed Site! It’s too bad. I can’t believe how fast the week flew by. I love 4 day work weeks and I’m even looking forward to working tomorrow. Sue I forgot to ask you where your Pacer seats, for tonight, are. I told Elliott and he said he will try to look for you. I usually visit him on the floor either before the game or at half time. Since I work till 6:00, I’ll have to see him at half time. You are welcome to come down at half time if you want.

Just had a call from Raquel - she wants to have CC at her house on Thursday night the 22nd. She has talked to Barb and it’s ok with her. Raquel was sick with a cold last week and still has a touch of laryngitis, so she didn’t want to talk more than she has to right now.

I was able to watch quite a bit of the ceremonies today - what a fantastic day. I can’t wait to see some of the balls tonight. At one point I thought I saw Amy in a red stocking hat???? My favorite moment was seeing little Malia giving her daddy the thumbs up sign right after his speech. I wonder what those girls will grow up to be…

I saw Raquel at church … she had wanted to join us at Starbucks but was sick. She still is getting over the last of laryngitis. She said there were several days when she couldn’t talk. I did tell her about CC this week and she plans to come … not that this information will do Barb any good!

I’ll have to write this day in my journal… I can’t remember the last time that Kevin and Rachel were home at the same time. We actually sat down for Sunday breakfast together. He has amazing pictures of his trip.

I am getting tired of torturing myself. I need to keep raising my shoulder and my arm to stretch the skin or whatever. It isn’t pleasant. Other than that things are going well.

A neighbor loaned us the DVD of John Adams that was on HBO or something. It was interesting …especially one of the scenes towards the end when their adult daughter underwent a mastectomy with just a glass of whiskey (or whatever) and a stick between her teeth. I am sure the neighbors had forgotten that scene when they lent it to us.

CarolFay… I don’t think we will ever get another dog. We still miss having Ginger around and notice her absence all the time but we also appreciate the freedom it gives us. I can’t not imagine what it would be like trying to walk her right now. I am sure some dog from the Humane Shelter will appreciate a home though.

I thought this morning’s temperature of around -13 degrees in Indy was sufficiently cold. But up home in Minnesota they had -38 degrees. There’s just no sense in that!! My younger sister Barbara said that Rochester schools even closed today and that is unheard of - not directly due to the frigid weather, but rather that the school buses wouldn’t start due to some new kind of gel fuel they are using! I bet the school kids are sure glad for the new fuel!!!

Makes me think of my growing up in the frozen north. We moved from the country into town when I was in 3rd grade, and had to walk to school every day no matter the weather. Pants under our skirts, double mittens, scarves across our faces etc. But there were a few times over the years when it was sooooo cold that my dad would come back from work and drive us to school. I must remember to thank him again for that!

It’s very slow, here at work, be cause of the snow. I didn’t have either story time, today. Nobody came with their toddlers, imagine that! There are still plenty of brave souls who come in to use the computer. I was going to go to the Pacer game, but with the weather and the trouble with my license ( details at CC) I’m just going home. I only have one more day of work and then I have a four day weekend! I can’t wait!! Maureen, I hope you are staying in with this cold and snow.

It is interesting how many unspoken rules (and written ones too) we have. We talked to John for a half hour today. He sent an email with pictures of the cookie platter his girlfriend and mom made. Quite impressive. He was at work until midnight last night and from 3 to ??? today. monster.com opened a new web site and it basically was all hands on board while fixes are being made. The good news is that he gets comp time for the days. He will be home at the end of March for almost two weeks.

I went to work today for six hours and barely made a dent in the paper work. No wonder I want to retire. Theoretically I can do paperwork at home but somehow it doesn’t happen. My ear is feeling better so I go back to work tomorrow.

Maureen let us know when you are ready for brief visits. Don’t let anyone stay past your nap time. I remember when bill was in the hospital we had to shoo people out the day while he was falling asleep.

OK Ladies - here’s the news at last! First, Maureen’s pre-surgery post:

I am typing this ahead of time and saving it in “drafts” to make it easier for Dave to send out later. Okay … stop laughing.

Maureen

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Then, here is what Dave added to it tonight:

I am leaving Maureen’s pre-typed message above, just to let you know how prepared Maureen was for her surgery. Her surgery, in fact, did go very smoothly. They did remove one lymph node, which was clean, so regardless of the pathology on the tissue they removed, there shouldn’t be any additional issues to contend with. As you might imagine, Maureen is amazing (and entertaining) the hospital staff with her spirits and rapid recovery. Unless something unusual happens this evening, she should be discharged in the morning.

I will call Barb and Raquel with this update. Sure was happy to hear all went as planned!!