Stel -- checking in :)

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Stel -- checking in :)
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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 5:33pm
Back from another nice weekend at the lake. HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!

Nice to go on up Thursday after work, as we got to have a boat

ride Friday and waters weren't so rough due to weekend boat

traffic. Also, not as crowded for Rusty & I to swim off the

boat launch dock. I have this foamy type raft that Rusty

learned to climb up on 2 yrs ago, when he was a tiny pup.

Everyone who is launching their boats think its the cutest

thing. When I'd lie on my stomach & swim out, he comes after

me & climb on my back.

Well...that was LAST year. This year, he climbs on by himself,

and if he stands in just the right part of the raft, he can balance

himself. Was pretty much doing it last year, but much better this

year. Will have to send a dig pic as soon as we get them on the puter.

Mel had sent me an e-mail from her sis's much earlier than when she

finally figured out to get on the board. She wanted me to report for

her why she was MIA. And MAE, she said to tell you she wants to "quit"

with you on Aug 4. She says the boys will be back in school then.

Boy, they sure do start early down there.

She was taking a nap back at home b4 work tonite, but talked to her

other 2 sisters. They are hoping the doc will put her Mom back in rehab

when they go see him tomorrow....this is buy them some time to find

an assisted living facility. Lots of decisions to make, as she MAY

go to another city/state. I'm must praying they can somehow maneuver

another 3 weeks in rehab. Her Mom is mobile on her walker, as she is

STILL sneaking out side for a smoke. AGGGGGKKKK!!

Am going to try to catch up a bit on the board.

Hil, I hope you are not too lonesome:), and Barb, I hope you are getting

a good R & R weekend at home.

xoxo to Hugs & Golly & everybuddy else.

Hey, H or G, can you see there is still an iv board "Caregiver's Support"?

I had it in my favs, but doesn't seem to still be there. Thought it might

be good to send to Mel's big sis. Thanks in advance for looking-I TRIED!

**Stel**

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 5:53pm
Hey Stel, Looks as if I am your only audience at the moment. Really good to hear from you. It has been quiet here this weekend. I am not too lonely, actually I am quite loving it if the truth be known. I have a little too much time on my hands early morning and evenings, but what the hec. They are having a ball, at an icecream social at the moment at the Harmon church. Hoping lightening doesn't strike!! lol!!!

Your dog sounds like a case!!! wonder where he gets that from lol!! We had a mut once that used to dive into the swimming pool after rocks - not a lot of teeth left in the end! Send a picture I would love to see it on the web site.

Just joined the "working girls" at the gym. 5.45 a.m. class plus rode 10 kilometres on the bike uphill (took 24 minutes, not too bad). Kept up so that was good, left some of them behind as well. Yeah for us 50 year olds!!! Mind you at one stage my heart moved six higher in my chest!!

Oh no, starting to waffle......and you have a lot to catch up on. So, see ya! Hilary

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 6:16pm
Yo Stel

Yes it was a weekend or R&R--a few turns around my garden to pick veggies--watering my container plants--catching up on the board--and some other internet stuff (paying bills etc.). So glad you had some good boating--sometimes I miss it--just don't miss the maintenance (my boat was wooden) LOL

Take care--enjoy your week!!!!

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 7:05pm
Hi Stel,

Good to see you *check* in

Even with your hot weather .. the weekend sounds as it should be on the lake.

How well I remember those days .. ahh .. they were fun too.

Sweet to hear about you and rusty lounging together .. Fun trick you taught him to do.

Bet it is a cute site and yes, I would love a pic to share on the website .. maybe soon.

Here is the link you asked for for the caregivers board .. well I will post it in a few ..

So check back soon .. ok .. try this .. http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhcaregivers

Do read and catch up here as you can .. has been kind of quiet :(

So not too many for you to catch up on

OK.. going to get you link now ..

Glad you're home safe and sound :)

~Hugs~




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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 8:34pm
Your dog sounds like a case!!! wonder where he gets that from lol!! We had a mut once that used to dive into the swimming pool after rocks - not a lot of teeth left in the end!

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Hey, Hil, you could have made a million & put that dog on "Amazing Dog Tricks"

videos or somethin'!

Need to try to get Rusty to jump off the pier......my next mission. Our other dog,

Bo, would ALWAYS jump off the pier at a friend's lake, then climb up the 'people'

ladder It was great! Would do it every time I'd dive in.

But where we swim @ our place @ the marina....he can always 'walk' in, then swim

after me. Doesn't HAVE to jump off the pier. So..........this will be a challenge!

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 8:41pm
So glad you had some good boating--sometimes I miss it--just don't miss the maintenance (my boat was wooden) LOL

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MAINTENANCE....the *key* word in why we DON'T have a boat...our 2 main friends at the

marina seem to have their boat in the shop more than not. What a headache! I just

have a little paddle boat...and always hope that I'll find someone who will take me

for a spin in a regular boat...preferably a pontoon boat ~~ I no longer need *speed*

on the waterways. I can just sit on my deck & WATCH those crazy fools out there w/

their jetskis and $50m boats.

Barb, so nice to see some 'relaxed' posts from you this weekend. Hope next week IS

better without the head honchos there:)

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 8:46pm
Thanks so much for finding the link, Hugs. Boy, that's a quiet board....

nothing like this one. No wonder I didn't linger there long. But...

perhaps it can be of help to my friend.

You're right...it WAS quiet here this weekend. Glad you, Golly & Barb

were around to keep our Hilary company

G'nite all. I'm *fixin'* (my fav southern expression) to crawl in bed

with my People magazine and call it an early night. Need to be rested

for work tomorrow...UGH UGH UGH!

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 9:27pm
>> Our other dog, Bo, would ALWAYS jump off the pier at a friend's lake,

then climb up the 'people'

ladder It was great! Would do it every time I'd dive in.

**Sounds very cute, LOL .. Such a sight I imagine :)

>>where we swim @ our place @ the marina....he can always 'walk' in, then swim

after me. Doesn't HAVE to jump off the pier. So..........this will be a challenge!

**Sounds like a smart dog to me if he knows he doesn't *have* to jump but walk right in

~Hugs~

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 9:29pm
>>...it WAS quiet here this weekend. Glad you, Golly & Barb

were around to keep our Hilary company

**Yes very quiet .. not bad though ..

Wouldn't mind *one* more day of quiet

>>Need to be rested for work tomorrow

**Sleep well my friend .. Have a good day tomorrow :)

~Hugs~

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 10:48pm


Yo Stel,

Welcome back gf. You've been missed! Bet it was hot but glad you got in some boating and rafting. :) ROFL on your doggie. I can see it now but can hardly wait for a picture. :)

Thanks for filling us in on Mel and I peeked ahead and see Hugs found a board for ya. Hope tomorrow is a good one for you!

~Golly~

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Sun, 07-20-2003 - 10:54pm


Lol, hard to believe 100 posts are quiet. ;) We are a gabby bunch.

>>G'nite all. I'm *fixin'* (my fav southern expression) to crawl in bed

with my People magazine and call it an early night.

Sleep tight Stel. :)

~Golly~

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