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March Flowers at the Back Fence

Winifred — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 02:52:05 GMT

I so wish all our buddies would keep coming back here. This is such a neat place to sit back, chat and just enjoy everyone's company. I am especially worried about the Queen - she is such a joy but has not been around for some time and was not feeling the best at that time.

While we were desperate for water out in California we have had enough - for now. With ground that had turned into cement due to no rain or super little, and the fires we have had in the past year, this rain was too much, too fast to be completely productive. We had a lot of damage due to slides - both mud and other debris.

Today was a gorgeous day but quite chilly and of course had to watch where we stepped due to mud and a lot of water still standing around.

Our church has a new pastor but it is in such turmoil. A couple of families seem to be running things - am so disappointed to see what is happening. Our music genius was fired - and the elders will not say why. But a son of another elder is in music so I guess it will be a given. As time has gone by I have learned of a lot of things which have happened there - am not sure at this point it is the place for me. I have been sooooooo happy there but for the past few months there have been nagging questions. I am disappointed in a lot of things. So I have no clue at this point if I stay there or leave but will visit some other churches to see what the atmosphere is. I am older than dirt and this is the first time I have experienced such behavior in a church.

Am leaving some HOT coffee and have a flood light as in some areas it is now dark. Bundle up yet I also brought along an outside below ground fireplace - it provides some great heat. Took a bit of doing to get it in but it will work. Have to have a below ground as I live in California and we are fire aware so I do follow the rules. Hey, we can also roast some hot dogs over this fire - sounds good to me.

Hope all are well!!

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Bird mama — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:19:47 GMT

Thanks for shoring up the fence for us Winifred. I am leaving some hot coffee and paczki (cherry, apple, raspberry, blue berry).

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havasmileyday — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:45:34 GMT

hi ladies,

I left 2 posts on the Feb. back fence.

One however has disappeard.

I asked Bird mama :

if she also has her vit.d checked when having her thyroid blood work done?? Mine was low for over a year and bw done in january showed it was very low.Am now takening a script for it.

Winifred do we have flowers blooming at the fence??

We are still having snow tomorrow and maybe Friday..grr.

I left some rice cripies at the fence last week..so they might be stale now.

Howver i will take a cherry paczki that bird mama left for us..thanks

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Bird mama — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:31:32 GMT

HASD, I am sorry that I didn't respond to your post. Once I leave one month I never look back .

When my OBGYN did a boatload of blood work last October, vitamin D was among the things tested and it didn't come back flagged or anything. I am one of those people who requests a copy of any and every test performed on me (lol). I take one a day woman which has vitamin D and calcium in it already and once they metioned osteopenia in my hip/spine, I started taking 2 more caltrates per day (calcium with vitamin D). Any tingling I was having in my fingers and hands decreased by 90% before I even saw the endocrinologist in January. I wonder if I was calcium deficient? I am getting ready to go for my first follow up this Thursday to see the levels of the thryoid since taking Synthroid. I feel a bit more peppy and have more energy to exercise so I am hoping my levels reflect how I feel. I started on a 90 day supply of brand name Synthroid ($$$) on January 29th I think and hope she don't change the dosage since I have many pills left from the first RX.

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Winifred — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:54:55 GMT

Have been busy today. Blanched collards last night and have them in the freezer now. Did some weed pulling outside and they were everywhere. Brian came and mowed my lawn so now my place looks a tad decent. Just finished getting green beans ready for blanching and then freezing. Not hard to do but it takes a lot of popping on the one end and then blanching them in boiling water and then putting them in ice cold water and then laying them out on towels to dry - THEN into freezer bags. Not at all difficult but just takes time. And of course trash pick up is tomorrow so have all the containers out on the street. And of course had to clean the kitty boxes - sure wish they would be happy with ONE litter box. Geesh. Also got my load of scrub cloths in the washer and out on the line. S I G H !!!! Was going to have some leftovers but was tired - after three nights in a row of eating the same thing. Fix some TV Veggie Bird Nests - really like those things.

Hope all had a great day!!!

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Bird mama — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 03:08:30 GMT

Winifred - I am intrigued, what is a veggie birds nest?

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yock — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 04:12:13 GMT

We actually saw sunshine today. Didn't get above freezing. I could only get my front storm door open a crack because of the ice and the driveway outside the garage door was too slick to take a chance on. I really wanted my paper so got my back scratcher through the door crack and snagged the paper. Then I could scoot it over to the opening. I was quite proud of myself The establishment is trying to figure out what they can do to enforce people to shovel their walks. Some people just can't do it and can't afford to have it removed. The kids walking to school have to walk in the streets which is rutty and slick. The snow that has been plowed is piled in parking lots. What a mess. We are on a corner lot so have a lot of blowing to do but this ice underneath is a bear. We spring forward with our clocks on Sunday. I liked it when we didn't have to worry about changing clocks but the politicians want that extra hour to play golf. Don't believe it when they say it is for the cows. Lol

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Winifred — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 04:36:39 GMT

Hey Betty, about time you got back here. LOL>

Bird Mama, Veggie Bird Nests are from Trader Joe's. They are veggies cut small and thin and shaped like a little bitty bird nest. They come with soy sauce but I do not care for that so just eat the veggie bird nests. They are sooooooooo good. I often just have them for dinner. They are in the frozen section and there are 8 in a pkg - pkg costs @3. plus - close to $4. They are very addictive. Cannot remember who mentioned them, but heard about them on the What's Cooking Thread many moons ago. You heat them up in the oven. I think you can also fry them - not sure - I use the oven.

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Bird mama — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:24:10 GMT

Yock, it's funny you should mention that daylight savings time is for the cows. In the mid 80's my Mom's dog developed cancer and at the time, the only veterinary place that could really treat it was Purdue University. Long story short, I made many trips to West Lafayette Indiana and I remember in the summer, farmers and smaller towns would not recognize daylight savings time BECAUSE it upset their livestock

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Bird mama — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:28:08 GMT

Winifred, we have Trader Joe's around here and I will have to try those birds nest things. I don't eat much meat so veggies sound appealing to me.

I had my first follow up with the endocrinologist since I started the Synthroid. I received an email that my test results were in and available on MYChart - a system available through my health care facility. Wow, they took blood in the morning and the results were in by 6 pm that same day. My TSH went from 7.62 to .56. The normal range (according to the lab) is 0.30 through 5.0. I haven't received a call yet and am hoping my dosage won't change. I take 75 mcg now and don't have to go back until June. We shall see. The doctor may drop the dose. I still have over 50 pills left from the last prescription.

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Winifred — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:55:31 GMT

Boo Hoo - where are all our Fencers. Am getting so depressed - we need our chatty friends to return. Still trying to find out how Queen Sue is - really worried about that lovely lady.

Beautiful day out West BUT had to go and buy a new carpet cleaner and a new Vac. I LOVE my Oreck Vac but it just is not powerful enough to get up all the critter fur - primarily Miss Blackie's. She sheds something fierce AND pulls her hair out. Periodically she is a weird looking cat - little bitty butterball, black fur BUT it is all gone on her legs and belly. REally weird looking. It will grow back and she will start all over again. Never have been able to find a food for her that will last - by that I mean loast to where she stops pulling out her fur. She has so many allergies and I have tried all the foods. Works for a while and then it stops. Sigh. And my carpet cleaner stopped working - strongly suspect the critter fur was the culprit. Bought a Vac which is primarily for pet fur - works like a charm - I was so surprised it pulled that stuff up like it did. Am disappointed, however in that it is a bit heavy for me but I had to do it. That Oreck was just perfect BUT it would not pick up my massive critter fur.

Am leaving some ice tea and hot tea for those who like that. Hope all had a great day.

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Bird mama — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:42:10 GMT

Hello there fencers ~ how's it going? I am home sick today with a cold or something? Not to brag, I haven't been sick in years and I mean years so I am not sure what I have. Just know my throat is killing me, I have a hacking cough and maybe just a smidge of nasal congestion. I decided against sharing the wealth at work (lol). I went to my local Meijer and spent $40 on cough and cold medication and cough drops. Learned something new today when I was reading the ingredients of cold medication. There are some that aren't good if you have a thyroid condition. I went to the Meijer pharmacist to find out which drug bugs the thyroid and find out exactly what happens if you take it with a bad thyroid. I ended up coming home with some Delsym 12 hour cough syrup. I am hoping to get sleep tonight. I also came home with some Robitussin liquid gel capsules that control cough and have an expectorant in the event I can't stop this and my lungs get congested. I am enjoying watching the Denim & Co. shows - my favorite clothing brand at the Q.

Winifred - I have an old hoover runabout vacuum that we bought in 2001. It worked well when my dog was alive. Cat hair though is finer and different. I do find that I need to chase feathers around here.

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Bird mama — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 23:17:18 GMT

Greetings Fencers ~ the snow storm blew through my state today and I watched most of it from my office window upstairs. The Delsym cough syrup quieted the cough last night so I was able to sleep for about 7 1/2 hours. The cough isn't as bad, the ears are not tickling anymore. My eyes are hot and I have a runny nose so I think I am on the road to recovery. It was tiring but I managed to clear my walk/driveway of the wet snow. I'll go back to work tomorrow - I think I'm past the infectious stage.

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Winifred — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 02:22:32 GMT

Bird Mama, when I get colds it takes forever to shake them. Suspect my COPE, Emphysema, etc make it more than difficult to shake a cold. Hopefully you are feeling better - that is good!!!!

Been cleaning my carpet - boy howdy was it full of kitty fur - and some doggie fur. Can't get it done as fast as I would like as it is taking quite a spell. Getting the shampooer AND vac which are primarily for use with animal fur, takes it longer as it really gets down deep. Am amazed at what shows up in the Vac - had to take the filters out and clean them earlier and must wait until they are completely dry before I can use it again. Didn't plan on waiting on the VAc. LOL - but it's worth it.

Tomorrow is tax man - am not prepared - this past year has been just the pits but I will go!!

Next Sunday am going back to Beaumont to church - still have no clue if I will continue going there but am so disappointed in the church I was so happy and content in. Just do not like the things that have happened there in the past few weeks. I have a big problem when two families run the place - just not right . But that is my opinion.

Did go to the old people's lunch today and it was fine. The church does an excellent job in that area and I have to decide if I wish to continue. So many things going on in this old head - I need to take a deep breath and just go on. But actually I do - I truly do not worry about things I cannot change. ACtually do not worry a lot - but do have things spinning around in the old noggin.

Still want people to stop by and visit.

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Winifred — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 02:52:06 GMT

Where is everyone??

One of our most favorite and supportive member here at the Fence since day one is Quwwn Sue. She is not doing well at all and not able to post here. Sue is a marvelous person and while I have talked to her a few time, I never had the opportunity to meet her. What a gracious and good person she is. Her DH Jim is tending to her needs and she truly has a jewel in that man. Just wanted to make sure that everyone knows why Sue has not been here visiting recently. Good thoughts and prayers headed your way Sue.

Am crashing early tonight - been a very trying day for many reasons - actually more like exhausing. Ahhhh, there are times I sure wish I was a tad younger so I could get more things done in a reasonable time. Does that make sense? Then when things are done would gladly be old again. Sigh.

Take care everyone!!

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Winifred — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 13:56:04 GMT

Again I ask, where is everyone? Sure wish everyone would come on back and visit with me. Gets real old talking to myself as I have run out of intelligent one way conversations.

Am still thinking of Queen Sue - she certainly is missed here and hope and pray she is feeling better.

Today will be a very warm day - yesterday was springtime for sure but never fear, am pretty sure our cold weather is not completely gone. As usual, our nights are very cold but as I said that is very normal here. Will be that way until about mid June.

A friend and I are going to have a late lunch and then go to see Son of God. Am really eager to see it as I have read and heard great things about it. This morning is church and again am going to where Ollin is now. He was approved by the congregation there as an Associate Pastor. He is sorely missed at the church I was going to and many have left. This past week the Pastor #2 has resigned. With a brand new pastor, both other pastors gone and their director of music gone, it's sure in a mess. Has been a couple other things also occur and it all makes no sense at all except the resignation of Pastor Don last summer. He had reached the age of slowing down a bit but he is getting married next month. He lost his wife 5 years ago - everyone is happy for him.

Come on back people - you are sorely missed.

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Bird mama — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:36:50 GMT

Good Sunday Morning Fencers ~

Queen Sue - I'm sad to read that you are not well these days. I'm sending you positive thoughts and well wishes

Winifred - enjoy the movie today. That new pastor is going to drive the entire flock away from the church if he keeps going on the same path.

HASD, Epicurean, Meuw4 - I hope that you are all doing okay and return when you can.

I thought my cold would be gone by now. It's still in my head and throat - but at least it hasn't moved into my lungs. I am taking Zicam (zinc) like it's going out of style and trying to fight it naturally.

I finally got in touch with my doctor's office (endocrinologist). The staff there cracks me up and not in a good way. I had blood work on the 6th. I knew my results the same day because I signed up for "mychart' through the healthcare provider. I waited a few days to see if anyone would call me with my results (they don't know I signed up for mychart). Nothing - you could hear crickets. So I leave a message on Tuesday the 11th. Nothing - crickets. So I called on Friday the 14th and somebody actually answered the phone. The clinical assistant says "Doctor wants to keep you on the same dose". So I say, okay. I tell the girl that doctor wants to see me in June and my synthroid will run out before then. So she says, sure, she'll call in an RX. Then she calls me back and says I don't need to come back for 6 months. Sometimes I just don't know, you know what I mean? My TSH dropped to .56 and the normal range starts at .30. I hope that I don't go from hypo to hyper thyroid in 6 months .

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Bird mama — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:57:07 GMT

Fencers~ Happy St. Paddy's Day 2014.

I'm leaving a crockpot of corned beef and cabbage

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Winifred — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 01:12:08 GMT

The movie - Son of God - was outstanding - am so glad I got to see it.

BEautiful day but a tad too windy - nights still very chilly but that makes for a good rest. Most of the time that is. LOL.

YAPS, our animal shelter, is in dire need of kitty and puppy food AND powder soap to wash blankies, etc. Guess I will try and as well as my two cats and dog. Actually "my" two cats were brought here years ago by TEssa et al. . Sure gets pricey but I will find a way. Had extra cat food but it is for adults cat and they specifically need kitty food. I always have a ton of extra food as I continue to buy food for Miss Blackie and I seem to not be able to stay with one food. It works to get some weight off and then she starts pulling out her fur - and this cycle goes round and round. I cannot find a happy medium and the $$ has been way too much.

Am not real hungry and I did not fix anything so I may just have some roasted veggie crackers. Now that is pretty bad but they are super good - can always slice an avocado as a go with.

Hope all had a great day - prayers continue for Queen Sue

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Bird mama — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:18:35 GMT

Happy First Day of Spring - Fencers.