Kathi

[Guest guest]

That's just awesome, Kathi! You're so right about concentrating on

other's problems helping to forget our own. I've been wearing a yellow

ribbon pin, but I think I'll get a yellow tablecloth if I can find one,

too.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Big hug)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Carol

Re: [ ] RE: It's me

Thanks a ....and ...I am OK...today Marissa

and I made a zillion yellow ribbons out of plastic

tablecloths......cut them in strips and VIOLA.....and

tied them on the trees in the center median of one of

the main streets.....as we still have troops leaving

from here...we wanted them to know they are

supported.....Marissa walked the whole way and never

once complained.......I figured being out in the

outside and doing something would give me a new lease

and it did......it always helps to concentrate on

someone elses problems........Kathi in OK

--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

> Kathi,

> I wish you had better news. To be faced with more

> tests is hard to deal

> with but hopefully it will shed some light on what

> is going on and

> something can be done to help you. Rest my friend.

> You've been through a

> lot.

> a

>

>

> > Just a short note to let you all know I am

> thinking of you...and to

> > thank you all for your thoughts. I made it through

> my tests just got

> > an extended stay. I am just to tired to answer the

> posts, although I

> > did breeze through to see if Tess was OK......I

> will try to answer

> > later. The answers from my test was more bad news

> and as I have had

> > enough for one week , I am resting and

> comtemplating my next step. In

> > a nut shell my stomach has food contents still in

> it from 18 hours

> > previuosly. They want a motitlity study done as

> figure this one out

> > the esophogus isnt contracting the way it is

> suppose to be.....OK so

> > how does the food get there? I dunno...im just the

> patient, K

> > pnemomonia is still present so..,.NO ENBREL...and

> another round of

> > antibioatics.....TSH is extremely low ...so more

> complete testing for

> > that...and my cholestral is skY high...that has

> been my

> > week....thinking I need to redo and get up on the

> other side of the

> > bed.....a has given me some excellent

> resources for the high

> > cholestral which I PLAN ON CHECKING OUT WHEN I get

> the energy.....I

> > hope this all make sense and know the spelling is

> > terible....sorry.....anyways just wanted you all

> to know love

> > You...and you are in my thoughts......Kathi in ok

> PS Judi I hope

> > Ron cane through his surgery with flying colors

> and you arent tiring

> > yourself out taking care of him......

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hey Okie~Girl...I don't know the name of the 2nd song...however I will

ask my mom today when I see her! She had the coolest job in the 40's

before she married my dad. She was the " dj " for a " canned music "

company that piped music into restaurants and department stores. When

she left, her boss gave her many of the old 78's they used. When I was

little, it was the biggest treat when Mom let me play her records! I

think my favorite was, " I just want some mo-ooney...give me some, give

me some, give me some, give me some, do! " Well, maybe my favorite was

" Ragmop, dooddly do ah-dee-ah-da, Ragmop, dooddly do ah-de-ah-da! " I

think by the Mills Brothers.

I had several nicknames in high school...Bubbles, Charlie Brown, and

Momma! The reasons shall be forever kept a mystery!!!

Love You Bunches....

Tess

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/30/03 2:45:41 PM Central Standard Time,

tess_northwest@... writes:

> I had several nicknames in high school...Bubbles, Charlie Brown, and

> Momma! The reasons shall be forever kept a mystery!!!

we had cb handles!!! i was tequila queen, or moonshine mama!!! kathy in il

[Guest guest]

I am trying to catch up with the sparce emails I was getting when

kept bumping me off. I think this one is a week old! Sorry!

Before I moved here over 8 years ago, I had no child support for a few

years before I moved, so I had to do other things as " extra jobs "

(besides my full time). I had stenciled & " free handed " walls for years

for " friends houses " , and decided to do this " on the side " in some spare

moments and make money. It paid WELL! My sister use to advertise for me

at her Hospital she worked at, got lots of Doctors who wanted their

Historical Houses " stenciled " to go with the old feel. Try climbing up

to do a 10 or 12 foot ceiling line! Whew!

But my favorite stencils (and most fun and you can WORK FAST with them,

) is taking a razor cut and cutting the " stencil " out of a Sponge. THis

works well for flower borders, and my favorite.... IVY VINE sponge.

Just find your favorite IVY VINE leaf growing in the yard, and lay it on

the sponge and cut it out. You can use these type stencils to do wood

fences (flower borders on the fence wall) and outdoor structures.

I had an ugly metal Shed in the back yard when I moved here, and wanted

to make it blend better and not look such an eyesore. So I did this with

an IVY VINE pattern. All over and around, up and down, around doors,

windows...... Before you do the " LEAF " , you take a fine point indelible

Black MARKER, and do your " vining lines " for where you want them to

trail.

Then go wild with the sponge IVY VINE stencil. (you cut only ONE leaf

sponge, just keep repeating same leaf all over).

Remember, if you paint on METAL surfaces, put in a spoonful of DAWN

dishwashing liquid in your PAINT. It is old " painters trick " , and helps

it adhere to the surface.

It does work. I painted my aluminum screen door green to match shutters,

everyone said it would flake off fast. It has been 8 years, and not a

flake! So I know it works.

Its also still on the Metal Shed in a Vine pattern!

You can also cut a " stencil " out by taking a large UNcooked Baking

potato. Cut it out in the " pattern " you want. A potato makes an A-1

stencil, just like the sponge...and is " throw away. " Don't cook it

later!

Ok.... this was your DIY Monday Tip of the Day, coming from beautiful

Coastal GA!

Elf

a wrote:

> Got you! You¹re really talented making your own stencils! I¹ve seen

> the

> plastic stencils in the arts and crafts stores that are already cut

> out. I

> wouldn¹t think to make my own. I did a lot of crafts when my kids

> were

> home, but these days my artistic talent lies only in making vegetables

> look

> good enough to eat LOL!

>

> I'm glad your husband is going with you and will stand up for you.

> You deserve a medical vacation. I'll pray that you get one.

> a

>

>

> > Ok let me try again, I am sure it is not you...LOL I

> > traced the pattern onto a stencil plastic, then cut

> > out the pattern, then tape it to the wall and ponced

> > the paint on with a very stiff brush. I could move the

> > plastic quite a ways without getting up and

> > down.....and had no problem with the paint not neing

> > dry.......I am sorry to be so confusing....but you

> > could trace your pattern straight to the wall then

> > paint if you didnt want to move the plastic, and

> > really that is a good idea.......the shakies are still

> > here, and my husband finally said last night he had

> > some concerns about the hospital also, he will go with

> > me Wednesday and stay , so that is a relief, he is

> > actually getting quite good at arguing on my behalf. I

> > am at the point where I just want it over, I am

> > thinking about taking a medical vacation, as I am

> > truly tired of doctors.....Kathi in Ok

> > --- a <paula54@...> wrote:

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Elf thank you for posting these links. I think you have just shown me my

next vacation spot. It looks absolutley beautiful there.

Love and Hugs,

So, let the children play, inside your heart always,

And death you will defy, 'cause your youth will never die

-- Re: [ ] Kathi

Well pack your kids and bring your bags...!

Here is some links to " The Golden Isles " where I live. I live in

" McIntosh " (this is the " mainland " for Sapelo Island.

Sapelo Island is within view of where I live. So pretty. We live on the

Sapelo River.

http://www.sapelonerr.org/

http://www.mcintoshcounty.com/

Here is Helsaple's site about Sapelo Island. Beautiful pictures on

all the sites I have listed.

http://www.helsaple.com/sapelo_island.htm

Elf

[Guest guest]

, they say you can rent the little " cabins " that a lady runs...I

forget her name. And people say it is the most fabulous vacation ever! I

warn you though... NO stores, NO restaurants there... It is still

basically " untouched " , except for the original houses, etc. No CARS on

the Island! You ride the Ferry! And spend a very " nature/natural " type

existence there! The do have electricity! It isn't that bad!

The people on the Island are only the " owners " of the small homes. They

are ALL descendants of slaves, and are very proud of " their Island " and

heritage.

No property there can be " sold " . The original SPAULDING house is there,

from the late 1700's. It is HUGE and made of " tabby " with I believe, not

sure... 2 foot thick WALLS! It has WITHSTOOD EVERY HURRICANE that has

plowed everything to the ground, both on " the Island " and " the Mainland!

You can type in SPAULDING PLANTATION SAPELO ISLAND GA on a " search "

pattern and find the info on this outstanding place. (I am not sure of

the spelling of Spaulding. It may be SPALDING. Not real sure just now.)

Also, Many " Presidents " have visited this as guests of the owners...

R.J. REYNOLDS (tobacco) is the most famous owner of the Spaulding

Plantation.

The Vet I worked for here in town was the SON of the Man who was R.J.

Reynolds Veterinarian way back when. He had some fascinating stories of

" growing up on the Island " when he was a boy and lived there all his

life because his father was the Vet employed by him.

You would NOT be disappointed. Somewhere in those LINKS were the

Information and phone numbers of the Lady who has the " house/cabins "

(like a Bed and Breakfast) where you can make reservations.

Susie (Elf)

Hope wrote:

>

> Elf thank you for posting these links. I think you have just shown me

> my

> next vacation spot. It looks absolutley beautiful there.

>

>

> Love and Hugs,

>

>

> So, let the children play, inside your heart always,

> And death you will defy, 'cause your youth will never die

> -- Re: [ ] Kathi

>

> Well pack your kids and bring your bags...!

> Here is some links to " The Golden Isles " where I live. I live in

> " McIntosh " (this is the " mainland " for Sapelo Island.

> Sapelo Island is within view of where I live. So pretty. We live on

> the

> Sapelo River.

> http://www.sapelonerr.org/

> http://www.mcintoshcounty.com/

> Here is Helsaple's site about Sapelo Island. Beautiful pictures

> on

> all the sites I have listed.

> http://www.helsaple.com/sapelo_island.htm

> Elf

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the info. It sounds even better now. I can handle the no

stores, no restaurants. I am used to that. I like in a town of less than

three hundred people. The closest store is 10 miles away and closes at 6pm.

lol My best friend and I usually take a vacation together in early June.

She is a history teacher so, I know she would love this place. I am sending

her all the info you have given me. Thanks again.

Love and Hugs,

So, let the children play, inside your heart always,

And death you will defy, 'cause your youth will never die

-- Re: [ ] Kathi

>

> Well pack your kids and bring your bags...!

> Here is some links to " The Golden Isles " where I live. I live in

> " McIntosh " (this is the " mainland " for Sapelo Island.

> Sapelo Island is within view of where I live. So pretty. We live on

> the

> Sapelo River.

> http://www.sapelonerr.org/

> http://www.mcintoshcounty.com/

> Here is Helsaple's site about Sapelo Island. Beautiful pictures

> on

> all the sites I have listed.

> http://www.helsaple.com/sapelo_island.htm

> Elf

[Guest guest]

Hey everyone. All these " fowl " stories got me to thinking of something I

had completely forgotten about. ( Okay, sorry for the bad pun, blame it on

lack of sleep. lol) When I was a kid my grandparents had a turkey. He would

follow me around everywhere. He never hurt me. He was like a puppy or

something. Just where ever I went, so did the turkey. Thing was, he was very

jealous. lol He would flog anyone or anything that got close to me. I

called him my " attack turkey " . Anyway, just thought I would share. Hope the

rest of you all sleeping peacefully and as pain-free as possible.

Love and hugs,

So, let the children play, inside your heart always,

And death you will defy, 'cause your youth will never die

-- Re: [ ] Kathi

Yes, and I remember my Mother talking about " farm life " as a child, and

a ROOSTER that chased her around " in love " with her, and ignored the

other " Chicks " (Chickens!)

She HATED that ROOSTER!

ELf

Kathe Sabetzadeh wrote:

> Hey Kathi:

>

> My daughter has the same problem with our male turkey

> - he seems to have it in for her. He has his own mate

> too - it's not because he sees Kasey as a pretty girl

> turkey, he is seriously going for her in a bad turkey

> way lol. Can't figure out why, he just will really go

> after her, chases her even and tries to peck at her.

> If it did not scare her so, it would be comical to

> watch him turkey waddle/run after her gobbling loudly

> lol. She has, on many occasions, threatened him with

> becomming dinner but so far he has made it through two

> holiday seasons uncooked. He is fine with the rest of

> us, but for some reason he just hates her. I can go

> up and pet him, he has gone after my shoes on occasion

> too, but usually he is behaving himself, and my son

> wrestles with him. I can understand Kasey's side of

> it too though, as when I have tried to get him away

> from her, he has turned on me too, and, believe me, a

> huge full grown male turkey all puffed up gobbling

> loudly can be pretty intimidating!

>

> Last I heard on the Humira, my doctor's nurse had

> gotten a packet to fill out from the company to see if

> I will qualify. Sounded a lot like what the Enbrel

> people had asked too and I could not qualify for their

> programs, but we will see. I sure hope something

> comes along as I may have to give up the Mtx if this

> bruising thing continues - will let you know what my

> doctor thinks about it. That would be great if you

> were able to drop the other meds. When I was on

> Enbrel, I was able to drop the Arava which I had been

> taking with the Mtx, did not get to take the Enbrel

> long enough to see if I could drop the Mtx too but

> that was my plan. Good luck to you, my okie friend.

>

> Kathe in CA

>

>

>

>

> --- Kathi in OK <iamladybird@...> wrote:

> > Kathe: Thanks for them kind words...you are always

> > such a sweetie.....I am praying that I can drop the

> > MTX and pred......and just take the

> > enbrel.......have

> > you heard anything more about getting the humira?

> > Are

> > your animals behaving with spring in the air? My

> > male

> > duck Quackers has been a terror, jumping his fence

> > and

> > going after me....talk about bruises......and the

> > bad

> > thing is it is just me he's going after and I am the

> > one that feeds his bad a##....the last time I looked

> > in the mirror I didnt look like a female duck so I

> > dont know what his problem is.......if summer doesnt

> > get here soon he may be dinner.......hugs to you

> > Kathi

> > in OK

[Guest guest]

Hahaha.....attack turkey!!!!..........Kathi in OK

Hope <angelahope@...> wrote: Hey everyone. All these " fowl "

stories got me to thinking of something I

had completely forgotten about. ( Okay, sorry for the bad pun, blame it on

lack of sleep. lol) When I was a kid my grandparents had a turkey. He would

follow me around everywhere. He never hurt me. He was like a puppy or

something. Just where ever I went, so did the turkey. Thing was, he was very

jealous. lol He would flog anyone or anything that got close to me. I

called him my " attack turkey " . Anyway, just thought I would share. Hope the

rest of you all sleeping peacefully and as pain-free as possible.

Love and hugs,

So, let the children play, inside your heart always,

And death you will defy, 'cause your youth will never die

-- Re: [ ] Kathi

Yes, and I remember my Mother talking about " farm life " as a child, and

a ROOSTER that chased her around " in love " with her, and ignored the

other " Chicks " (Chickens!)

She HATED that ROOSTER!

ELf

Kathe Sabetzadeh wrote:

> Hey Kathi:

>

> My daughter has the same problem with our male turkey

> - he seems to have it in for her. He has his own mate

> too - it's not because he sees Kasey as a pretty girl

> turkey, he is seriously going for her in a bad turkey

> way lol. Can't figure out why, he just will really go

> after her, chases her even and tries to peck at her.

> If it did not scare her so, it would be comical to

> watch him turkey waddle/run after her gobbling loudly

> lol. She has, on many occasions, threatened him with

> becomming dinner but so far he has made it through two

> holiday seasons uncooked. He is fine with the rest of

> us, but for some reason he just hates her. I can go

> up and pet him, he has gone after my shoes on occasion

> too, but usually he is behaving himself, and my son

> wrestles with him. I can understand Kasey's side of

> it too though, as when I have tried to get him away

> from her, he has turned on me too, and, believe me, a

> huge full grown male turkey all puffed up gobbling

> loudly can be pretty intimidating!

>

> Last I heard on the Humira, my doctor's nurse had

> gotten a packet to fill out from the company to see if

> I will qualify. Sounded a lot like what the Enbrel

> people had asked too and I could not qualify for their

> programs, but we will see. I sure hope something

> comes along as I may have to give up the Mtx if this

> bruising thing continues - will let you know what my

> doctor thinks about it. That would be great if you

> were able to drop the other meds. When I was on

> Enbrel, I was able to drop the Arava which I had been

> taking with the Mtx, did not get to take the Enbrel

> long enough to see if I could drop the Mtx too but

> that was my plan. Good luck to you, my okie friend.

>

> Kathe in CA

>

>

>

>

> --- Kathi in OK <iamladybird@...> wrote:

> > Kathe: Thanks for them kind words...you are always

> > such a sweetie.....I am praying that I can drop the

> > MTX and pred......and just take the

> > enbrel.......have

> > you heard anything more about getting the humira?

> > Are

> > your animals behaving with spring in the air? My

> > male

> > duck Quackers has been a terror, jumping his fence

> > and

> > going after me....talk about bruises......and the

> > bad

> > thing is it is just me he's going after and I am the

> > one that feeds his bad a##....the last time I looked

> > in the mirror I didnt look like a female duck so I

> > dont know what his problem is.......if summer doesnt

> > get here soon he may be dinner.......hugs to you

> > Kathi

> > in OK

[Guest guest]

on 4/28/03 1:53 AM, Elf at sheadley@... wrote:

> Yes, and I remember my Mother talking about " farm life " as a child, and

> a ROOSTER that chased her around " in love " with her, and ignored the

> other " Chicks " (Chickens!)

> She HATED that ROOSTER!

I remember being chased by roosters when I was a small child. They belonged

to my grandparents; the ones at home didn't bother me. I know that I was

deathly afraid of them. I saw their motive as hatred instead of love.

Sue

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

I'm so glad you are ok and the tornados didn't hit your area. It's bad

enough to be without electric for several days. What a lovely thing for

your MIL to come and experience.

Thanks for the offer to butt kick. Maybe a whole team of ninjas should kick

all these insurance companies!

a

> Iris< I am OK...we went without electricity for a

> couple of days, but we havent gotten hit like OK City

> they had major tornadoes Thursday and Friday...we are

> suppose to get another round this week.MY MIL left

> yesterday and said next time she isnt coming during

> tornado time....hugs and thanks for thinking of me

>

> ...Happy belated birthday.....

>

> Elf: Sorry I didnt answer your post, but I promise to

> send a long one...LOL

>

> a: I am sorry to hear you are still having a devil

> of a time......you are in my thoughts...healing

> hugs./...and I am a pretty good kicker if you need

> someone to kick some insurance butt.....although the

> closet ninja would probably do a better job..LOL

>

> Sherri: Thanks for replying to my question....

>

> Tess.....Sending hugs and love my friend

>

> Al:Have you heard anything and are you felling any

> better?

>

> To all the newbies...welcome ...

>

> Kathe...How are you and anything new on the meds?

>

> Where is Heidi and ????

>

> To everyone...hugs......Kathi in OK

>

> PS:Carol: How is your mom...and I hope you managed

> some rest for you....