Re: The Sunshine State

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Yes , I too have been reading and hearing about all the cold.Brrrrrrr all

over various parts of the country...we had a bit of a cold snap l;ast night

here only getting up in 60s today(hehehe) ..anyway I don't envy anyone who

has to live in the cold ...yes I too love the look after a nice fresh

snowfall..but too many yrs in blizzards when younger makes me appreciate

sunshine and now that I have RA ...I cant imagine the cold .HOpe everyone has

a good day and stays comfortable....Judy in AZ

[Guest guest]

the weather has been pretty funcky around mobile. its really cold at night

and then damp in the morning, warms up in the afternoon and by night fall the

temp drops. poor jesse hasn't been able to get over one kind of weather

before it changes again.

we may be moving within the next 6 months back to fl. not sure where in fl

yet though. depends on what dealership my boyfriend and his father move to.

we do know it will be in fl though. at least it will be a bit warmer and

drier for jesse then it is here. better schools too.

shelly

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Judy and Tery,

and I would threaten you with a visit but all of this weather has

stopped most of the planes out of the frozen north!!!!!!!

Enjoy your nice weather. We will see sunshine again someday.

Pat

At 09:38 AM 12/11/2000 -0500, you wrote:

>Yes , I too have been reading and hearing about all the cold.Brrrrrrr all

>over various parts of the country...we had a bit of a cold snap l;ast night

>here only getting up in 60s today(hehehe) ..anyway I don't envy anyone who

>has to live in the cold ...yes I too love the look after a nice fresh

>snowfall..but too many yrs in blizzards when younger makes me appreciate

>sunshine and now that I have RA ...I cant imagine the cold .HOpe everyone has

>a good day and stays comfortable....Judy in AZ

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Ha, ha, Tery and Judy! Thanks for nothin', you two!!!! I'll be thinking of

you two and mumbling things about Florida and Arizona weather while I clear

the driveway and sidewalk. We're up to five or six inches now and the

driving is treacherous. I just spent two hours driving the kids to school

because they didn't call it off and the busses are running late.

On my way into the house, I checked to see if the snow was good packing.

Bummer! It's not. That means after my shoveling chores I won't be able to

build a snow woman or a Godzilla for fun. But I can still make a snow angel.

As Pat said, we can't even fly out to join you in the warm sunshine! O'Hare

Airport started canceling flights last night in anticipation of the bad

weather.

----- Original Message -----

From: <tjones500@...>

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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 7:15 AM

Subject: [ ] The Sunshine State

> For all of you snowbirds, just to rub it in, it's supposed to be 73

here

> today. Hope everyone stays inside and stays warm. Tery - FL

>

[Guest guest]

,

It sounds like a good move all the way around for you and your family.

I hope it works out for you. Is and getting any better?

a

----- Original Message -----

From: <12341234@...>

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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 12:36 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

> the weather has been pretty funcky around mobile. its really cold at night

> and then damp in the morning, warms up in the afternoon and by night fall

the

> temp drops. poor jesse hasn't been able to get over one kind of weather

> before it changes again.

>

> we may be moving within the next 6 months back to fl. not sure where in fl

> yet though. depends on what dealership my boyfriend and his father move

to.

> we do know it will be in fl though. at least it will be a bit warmer and

> drier for jesse then it is here. better schools too.

>

> shelly

>

[Guest guest]

,

I'll take Florida sunshine any day over snow angels! Sunburn is better than

frostbite!

Enjoy your freshly fallen snow. It really is beautiful and so much fun for

the kids.

a

----- Original Message -----

From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...>

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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 10:49 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

> Ha, ha, Tery and Judy! Thanks for nothin', you two!!!! I'll be thinking of

> you two and mumbling things about Florida and Arizona weather while I

clear

> the driveway and sidewalk. We're up to five or six inches now and the

> driving is treacherous. I just spent two hours driving the kids to school

> because they didn't call it off and the busses are running late.

>

> On my way into the house, I checked to see if the snow was good packing.

> Bummer! It's not. That means after my shoveling chores I won't be able to

> build a snow woman or a Godzilla for fun. But I can still make a snow

angel.

>

> As Pat said, we can't even fly out to join you in the warm sunshine!

O'Hare

> Airport started canceling flights last night in anticipation of the bad

> weather.

>

>

>

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a,

A visit to Florida sounds great but I can't imagine nor having the winter

snows - the day may come but for now - I love making snow angels.

This is the truth - SD used to be called the Sunshine State. Whoever gave

us that title had a good sense of humor. We changed the state nickname

because no one believed it anyway.

Pat

[Guest guest]

Maybe whoever named it was confused with snow glare.

I won't miss the snow at all. The cold weather just means pain for me.

In the warm weather I don't even have to take pain pills. I'll take my

pictures if I get lonely for snow

Actually I am trying to figure out how I can stay in Florida for 6 months

and here for 6 months. I have to many friends & family that I would miss if

I moved.

a

----- Original Message -----

From: patlinda <patlinda@...>

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Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 12:35 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

> a,

>

> A visit to Florida sounds great but I can't imagine nor having the winter

> snows - the day may come but for now - I love making snow angels.

>

> This is the truth - SD used to be called the Sunshine State. Whoever gave

> us that title had a good sense of humor. We changed the state nickname

> because no one believed it anyway.

>

> Pat

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, a! I'm enjoying the VIEW ONLY today. The temperature has dropped

so low that I don't think I'll be venturing outside. Frostbite is a very bad

idea and a real danger today. It's going to be hard to convince my little

of that. He played a lot yesterday after school and into the night.

We've had over a foot of snow. Even the UPS truck got stuck in front of my

house last night.

----- Original Message -----

From: " a " <aA@...>

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Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 10:49 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

> ,

> I'll take Florida sunshine any day over snow angels! Sunburn is better

than

> frostbite!

> Enjoy your freshly fallen snow. It really is beautiful and so much fun

for

> the kids.

> a

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...>

> < egroups>

> Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 10:49 AM

> Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

>

>

> > Ha, ha, Tery and Judy! Thanks for nothin', you two!!!! I'll be thinking

of

> > you two and mumbling things about Florida and Arizona weather while I

> clear

> > the driveway and sidewalk. We're up to five or six inches now and the

> > driving is treacherous. I just spent two hours driving the kids to

school

> > because they didn't call it off and the busses are running late.

> >

> > On my way into the house, I checked to see if the snow was good packing.

> > Bummer! It's not. That means after my shoveling chores I won't be able

to

> > build a snow woman or a Godzilla for fun. But I can still make a snow

> angel.

> >

> > As Pat said, we can't even fly out to join you in the warm sunshine!

> O'Hare

> > Airport started canceling flights last night in anticipation of the bad

> > weather.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

Did I hear on the news that you got MORE snow?

----- Original Message -----

From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...>

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Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 7:08 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

> Thanks, a! I'm enjoying the VIEW ONLY today. The temperature has

dropped

> so low that I don't think I'll be venturing outside. Frostbite is a very

bad

> idea and a real danger today. It's going to be hard to convince my little

> of that. He played a lot yesterday after school and into the night.

> We've had over a foot of snow. Even the UPS truck got stuck in front of my

> house last night.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, a! We got more snow, and more is on way. We must have about two

feet total right now.

PS. Tery and Judy - you need not comment further.

----- Original Message -----

From: " a " <aA@...>

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Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 8:40 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

> ,

>

> Did I hear on the news that you got MORE snow?

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...>

> < egroups>

> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 7:08 AM

> Subject: Re: [ ] The Sunshine State

>

>

> > Thanks, a! I'm enjoying the VIEW ONLY today. The temperature has

> dropped

> > so low that I don't think I'll be venturing outside. Frostbite is a very

> bad

> > idea and a real danger today. It's going to be hard to convince my

little

> > of that. He played a lot yesterday after school and into the

night.

> > We've had over a foot of snow. Even the UPS truck got stuck in front of

my

> > house last night.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I forgot , where do you live? I am in Wisconsin and we don't have nearly

that much. What we have is enough for me though. Happy shoveling!!!

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

I live in a western suburb of Chicago called Naperville, Jeannette.

Although the total dimished overnight due to a lot of freezing rain,

we had accumulated about 14 or 15 inches from the first big snow day

and then about 5 or 6 over the next couple of days. We are expecting

2 to 4 inches today.

It looks beautiful.

> I forgot , where do you live? I am in Wisconsin and we don't

have nearly

> that much. What we have is enough for me though. Happy

shoveling!!!

>

> Jeannette

[Guest guest]

:

Yes, Chicago area really got dumped on I hear. We don't have quite that much

up in mid Wisconsin. I guess we are expecting a cold front to come through

though and maybe some snow again. My girlfriend in Milwaukee talk of a cold

front, my SIL in Black River Falls talks of a snow storm. Sometimes living

in the middle belt, we miss alot of storms that others get.

Gosh, I did not realize that you lived that close to me. Maybe some day we

can arrange a meeting. I do occasionally get down that way but I don't

suppose you get up this way although alot of Illinois people like vacationing

in Wisconsin. Its real pretty here, real pretty.

Hope you are well. Stay warm and snug.

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

,

We are leaving for Chicago on 12/23/00 for thd e holidays with my sister.

She lives in LaGrange Highlands. It was 83 degrees here today, shopping in

flip flops, shorts, etc. I guess we can't do this next week at this time.

My sisters in laws live in Naperville, great schools.........I tried to find

some boots for my kids to take next week, all we have are sandals......I

guess if I can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Stay warm & pain free

Debs in FL

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/16/00 8:42:31 PM Central Standard Time,

Auntblabbie2000@... writes:

<< Stay warm & pain free

Debs in FL

>>

That's easy for you to say!!! LOLOLOL!!! Florida here I come!!!

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

Debs,

Have fun in winter wonderland. Will you bring me back so snow, pretty

please? Tery - FL

[Guest guest]

Hi :

For hairballs, I buy this malt flavored stuff in a tube and give the cats (3)

their weekly allowance. It has really helped and they love the taste; they

think it is a treat. We haven't had much of a problem since I have been

using this stuff. You can buy it at most pet places.

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

How long will you be here, Debs? Today it was approaching something like -50

with the wind chill, so maybe you could beg your sister to buy you and your

kids some boots and bring them to the airport when they meet you (or will

you take a limo or taxi?).

Hope it warms up by the 23rd!

----- Original Message -----

From: <Auntblabbie2000@...>

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Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 8:40 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: The Sunshine State

> ,

>

> We are leaving for Chicago on 12/23/00 for thd e holidays with my sister.

> She lives in LaGrange Highlands. It was 83 degrees here today, shopping

in

> flip flops, shorts, etc. I guess we can't do this next week at this

time.

> My sisters in laws live in Naperville, great schools.........I tried to

find

> some boots for my kids to take next week, all we have are sandals......I

> guess if I can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all

> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

>

> Stay warm & pain free

>

> Debs in FL

[Guest guest]

karen,

i forgot about staying indoors & being inactive. my big concern was being

out & about & hoping not to fall. i am so used to being out every evening,

walking with my husband, never thought about have to give it up while we are

in chicago.....

stary warm & painfree

debs in FL

[Guest guest]

I am becoming more envious of our Southern members all

the time. This morning I woke up to a winter wonderland-

the trees and roofs are just beautiful and frosted but

the roads and sidewalks are treacherous. My plow guy

just showed up now ( 7:30) - so I've spent most of the

day indoors again. My little kitten has had belly

rumbles - (I think he eats way too much too fast

sometimes) for three days and is beginning to resemble

Kudrow's " Smelly cat " - I've been chasing Riley

trying to wash off various of his uh.. body parts.

Otherwise he seems fine. I am going to try Mylanta or

plain yogurt tomorrow if it doesn't get better ( vet

said to try). He is drinking water and playing or I

would be worried. My big Clancy has decided to join in

with hairballs. My cable is out - probably under the

weight of the snow so I am checking e-mail and doing

Christmas cards ....yet. Hope everyone is warm and

mobile.

[Guest guest]

,

I am very envious of the southerners too! I hate being a shut-in during the

winter. The pain level is so much higher because we are so much less

active.

I hope your kitties feel better!

a

----- Original Message -----

From: <k.j.choate@...>

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Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 7:36 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: The Sunshine State

> I am becoming more envious of our Southern members all

> the time. This morning I woke up to a winter wonderland-

> the trees and roofs are just beautiful and frosted but

> the roads and sidewalks are treacherous. My plow guy

> just showed up now ( 7:30) - so I've spent most of the

> day indoors again. My little kitten has had belly

> rumbles - (I think he eats way too much too fast

> sometimes) for three days and is beginning to resemble

> Kudrow's " Smelly cat " - I've been chasing Riley

> trying to wash off various of his uh.. body parts.

> Otherwise he seems fine. I am going to try Mylanta or

> plain yogurt tomorrow if it doesn't get better ( vet

> said to try). He is drinking water and playing or I

> would be worried. My big Clancy has decided to join in

> with hairballs. My cable is out - probably under the

> weight of the snow so I am checking e-mail and doing

> Christmas cards ....yet. Hope everyone is warm and

> mobile.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use femalt for my guys too - but Clancy is so long

haired it does not always do a perfect job. The trick

today was to give some to Clancy but to avoid giving it

too Riley - he does NOT need it at the moment. The guys

are my buddies and companions on these long days. They

will be so spoiled when I go back to work in just 2

weeks! I see my Dr. on Friday and assume he will let me

go back after New Years. Part of me wants to ask for

another week ...I know how crazy it will be. I am going

to my office Christmas lunch on Thursday if the weather

cooperates. I've attached pictures of me and my cute

guys if anyone is interested.

[Guest guest]

,

don't envy us southern members to much. right now its about 31 and frost all

over. over the weekend we had tornados that killed 10 people and winds up 50

miles an hour. jesse is hurting so much. he has a drs appointment at 9:45

this morning but iam calling to change it for later in the week and later in

the day. its just to cold to take him out. he cried saying that he is so cold

and didn't want to go to the dr at all. so we made a deal. i can't say that i

blame him at all.

stay warm,

shelly

[Guest guest]

thanks for the warning. i couldn't believe the weather forecast!!! another 6

inches!!! i got up heard that . reviewed my aches and pains and the weather.

i have decided to go on medical leave for now. i can't take anymore. my feet

and ankles are hurting. i slipped on the ice last night. didn't fall, but now

my whole left side is hurting and stiff. i just can't handle any more. i

don't want to get stuck on the road another 2 hours. it's not fair to my

co-workers. i am missing more and more time. time to just take the 1/2 pay

and try to rest. not sure how i'll survive but i just need a break.