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batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Oh, by the way...Yes I was/am bitter about it. LOL

Tril · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:14 pm Post subject:

Oh... it just keeps getting better and better. 132.0. Gee... guess I shouldn't have eaten that steak and sf cole slaw for dinner. I should have had the rice and chocolate dipped strawberries instead. Rolling Eyes

spirit · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

I can only think its our age Tril. Hope tomorrow brings a welcome result

Tril · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject:

LOL... I wish I could blame it on age, Helen. But I just don't buy it on a day to day (or within one week) basis. Maybe from my 20's to my 30's to my 40's and GASP... dare I say, next year my 50's. But not from Sunday to Sunday. But thanks... there's always tomorrow, if you take care today, huh?

Tril · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject:

Ok Helen, I'm taking your age excuse (reason)...

133 this morning.

Good thing I'm home alone cuz I'm not fit to be around anyone today. LOL I took the dogs for a walk. The grass is getting too high. I don't like it when the grass is up to my armpits. I get spooked by the black and yellow garden spiders. They BITE! So until the fields get their first haying, I've got to go somewhere else. Maybe Siberia. Sad

Tril

spirit · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject:

Aww Tril. That sucks - hope the rest of the day gets lot better.

Crying or Very sad

Tril · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject:

It didn't. We made an offer on a house yesterday... it wasn't accepted and the counter offer almost isn't a counter offer, IYKWIM. So, back to square one.

And... our plans for July 4th just went out the window.

At least the sun is shining today. I should finish up painting the garage, but the way today is going... I'd probably fall off the ladder. LOL

Tril · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

Hope today is a better than yesterday. I wasn't good company for me, even. Wt this morning is 132.5. So down a bit. Better than UP, though, that's for sure... LOL

The sun is coming through the trees in my backyard... very peaceful. Wish the mosquitoes didn't like it out there so well. I'd be out there having my java juice. Instead, you'll have to put up with me here. Wink

Tril

Oliveoil · Senior Member Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 345

There is no "putting up" with you Tril....you are a blessing to this forum!! Hang in there.......
OO

loser lady · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject:

Everyone's allowed an "Oscar the Grouch" day once in a while dear. I'd say you are overdue.

Come down here if you want different spiders. Daddy long legs that don't bite but scare DH silly (They're big enough to fill the middle of a saucer) and heat for days.

Neither bugs nor bad moods scare me - you are welcome anytime.

LL

Tril · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks, LL... daddy longlegs don't scare me at all. Not sure why, since spiders terrify me. I'm feeling much better... I spent two hours on dozing in the sun. I dragged my chaise lounge down from overhead in the garage alone. DH will have a fit, but too bad. I've been asking him to do it since we painted the patio. Today I couldn't wait any longer. The sun and nap did me some good... esp for my mood. I definitely got my vit D today, IYKWIM. Wink

Tril · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:23 pm Post subject:

Easy come, easy go... 131.5 this morning.

Got up and out this morning to meet a friend to walk at 6:30. We have a four mile route that we like to do to together. It was a nice morning for walking. She's at 201# trying SO HARD to get into ONEderland. I can't wait!!! She started over 300# so this is monumental. Smile

Maybe tomorrow!

Tril

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

I knew it would drop right back off. I am so ready to load up on some Vitamin D next week. A long nap on the beach in the warm sun sounds great.

Any luck on selling your house? It looks nice and peaceful there, the kind of place I would like.

BTW: Tell your friend congratulations on her success.

JohnDoe · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 391

Is your house the one with the dock on the lake (with a dog!) you had in a picture I saw a while back? Wherever that was looks like a gorgeous location.

Tril · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks, guys!

I got another hour long nap in the sun today. Ahhhhh!

No luck on selling our house. YET. I'm staying positive, though. JD, the picture on the dock is at our camp in northern Maine. It's a log cabin, but around here you call your place in the woods "camp". LOL

JohnDoe · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 391

I'd really love to own something like that. Problem is my job keeps me incredibly busy at present, so I wouldn't have any chance to enjoy it.

It isn't all bad though, my living expenses stay low, and I'm on the road to being able to retire early, if I choose to do so.

Tril · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

My dh works a LOT... so I know busy. The camp is our escape from all of that. We go there in the fall, winter and once in the spring (to fish). We don't go in the summer usually. It's really our hunting/snowmobiling place. We don't get there nearly enough... but maybe that's why we appreciate and enjoy it so much when we do.

Tril · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:24 pm Post subject:

131.5 today

Been for a walk... met a friend and we walked in the rain at 6:30 for an hour and 20 minutes. Now I'm home, having a cup of coffee and waiting for my quiche to bake! Sleep is under rated. Wink

Tril

loser lady · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject:

Speak for yourself! I love sleep so much I can taste it!

Laughing

Tril · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

LOL I was being sarcastic! I would love to get more than 5 to 6 hours a night. Sigh....

Tril · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject:

Well... I've been getting caught up on my sleep. I've slept the last two days away. Tuesday afternoon my sciatica went into overdrive. I hit the couch and didn't move. Well, couldn't move. DH got home last night and this morning he got me some pain meds (I called and the dr's office agreed to call in a prescription since I convinced them the only way I was leaving this house was on a gurney). I'm fuzzy... and hot... and out of sorts... but able to move without using lamaze. I just ate something (couple fried eggs) so that helped, too. No food/drink since Tuesday. I just couldn't get up to get it... and if I drank, I'd have to pee... and that was nearly impossible. I went once on Tuesday and got stuck on the toilet because I couldn't stand up.

So... keeping myself drugged and crossing my fingers that this episode passes soon. Thank goodness for my dogs. They didn't leave my side. I'd wake up and find Diesel sitting at my shoulder, just looking at me. Once I'm feeling better, those dogs are getting LOTS of attention and long walks.

Tril

Tril · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject:

Still confined to the couch... called the dr's office and got some stronger pain meds. Still not able to move without excruciating pain... but at least these pills allow me to go to the bathroom. I'm at the computer because I want a cup of coffee... can't do that laying down. But it hurts. A lot. %$$%&#%!!!

Tril

Bagadonitz · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:18 pm Post subject:

My condolances. I get barely a touch of sciatica after some of my longer runs if I'm not constantly mindful of my running posture and thus I guess I can't really feel you pain but if it can get a lot worse than what I get really feel bad for you.

I hope it passes soon and the meds don't mess you up too bad.

Tril · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject:

Bag... can you still walk? I can't. Unless I'm full on medicated, I can't walk. My left leg is useless... unless you call pain useful. LOL I've got 20 minutes until my next dose of vicodin... which is why I'm here, distracting myself. And watching the clock. I've had moments when I thought I was going to throw up from the pain. Jeez... I'd really rather be in labor right now.

Sad

Bagadonitz · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject:

Mine just acts up very very slightly towards the end of a long run. 10 minutes later, its gone. I'm concerned though cause this is new, it never happened to me when running before and I've seen the misery it can inflict in others so when I feel it coming on, I slow way down as to not aggravate it.

I hope it passes soon for you. Crying or Very sad

spirit · Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject:

I hope you are starting to improve with sciatica.

Helen Smile

kage · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject:

Tril,
I sure hope you are feeling better. Did ds and his gf leave for Memphis yet? I am thinking of you.

Kage

maric · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:30 pm Post subject:

Hi Tril,

Thought I'd just check in quickly how all of you are doing. I am really sorry to see you are having such a hard time. Hope you feel better soon.

Oliveoil · Senior Member Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 345

Hey Tril, on the for first time since Wednesday and just discovered what that you are in pain! I am so sorry...I hope that by the time you read this you will have had a full recovery....it sounds awful. Thinking of you....OO

Tril · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

Just checking in while my pain meds are in full swing. I think I'm getting better... at least I think the tide has turned and I have hope that I WILL get better. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Well, almost anyone. Wink

spirit · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

Good to hear from you Tril. I've got it all crossed you have turned the corner with this. Smile

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Wow, you sound terrible. Sorry to hear your back is in such disarray. I hope you get better soon. I sometimes have lower back pain and I cry

like a 2 year old and it does not sound like it is even close to what you going through. Not familiar with this disorder that you have but, being blunt, it sounds like it sucks really bad.

Tril · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject:

LOL Bat... it does. In spades. My biggest fear right now is that I'll run out of pain meds.

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

Wt: unknown. Don't wanna know, either. LOL

Pain: fading slowly. Hope on the horizon.

Energy level: 4 on a scale of 1 to 10. Slept all night but still feeling exhausted.

Mood: calm, slightly melancholy, reflective, weepy.

Goal for today: S L O W L Y vacuum the house, pick up a bit and get out of here for a showing this morning. I have not told dh about this showing. He told me to say no if we got a showing request because he doesn't want me to vacuum, etc. I simply couldn't refuse a showing. We haven't had one in 3 weeks. So I said yes. Dh is gone and I'm not telling him about it. If we get an offer I'm hoping that will make it "worth it". If we don't.. well... as he likes to say, "it's on a need to know basis". Wink

I want this house sold. I want to move. I want to take the next step... and to do that, we have to sell this house. Nothing else happens until we sell. We're in limbo. So I said yes. The house won't be perfect, but I'm ok with that. It is what it is.

Tril

Bagadonitz · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject:

Good luck with the showing and I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, even if it is just a little.

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Bag! The house wasn't perfect (never is) but the showing happened, so that's all good. Now we wait to hear. The whole process sucks. LOL

Tril

Tril · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject:

Wt: unknown. I need to just face up to things and get on %#&&* scale. I'm scared to, though. I don't know why... inactivity over the last two weeks, I guess.

Went out to dinner last night. It was SO good to get out of the house. Smile

Went to a new place... had never heard of it before but we saw on the menu it's a franchise so you guys have probably heard of it... Beef O' Something... O'Malley's maybe? I had a Sante Fe Salad (chicken, cheese, salad)... nothing special. I wanted a glass of wine, though, and the only brand they carry is Barefoot. Rolling Eyes

I'm not a wine snob, but that stuff is terrible. Wild Vines and Boone's Farm is better. LOL (see... I know my cheap wines) Oh well, it was good to get out. I actually did my hair and make up and put on clean clothes. Smile

You forget how good that feels when you're sick.

Supposed to rain all week... so our holiday plans are kaput. And, I think dh and ds are spending the weekend working on gf's old car so ds can take it to Memphis. She bought a new car and is giving the old one to ds to use once they get down there... until he gets a job and can buy one himself. They leave on Tuesday to spend a week in Baltimore. They come home the evening of the 14th and leave on the 15th for Memphis. I don't know that we'll even see them before they go... except for this weekend. Ok, NOT going think about that right now... not not not.

Tril

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Good to hear you are getting out again. Boone's Farm, now that brings back some memories. We would drink that on occassion when we had a little extra cash in my younger days. On poor weekends it was Mad Dog 20/20. heh...good times.

I think the place you are thinking of is Beef O'Brady's. I have not been there in a while but I remember them having reallly good burgers.

Tril · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject:

That's the place! Beef O'Brady's. Guess that tells you how much the meal impressed me, I couldn't remember the name of the place. LOL We didn't know it was a chain... I swear it could double as an Applebee's. Are the two companies one and the same?!? Even the menus were similar.

Boone's Farm Green Apple. Oh, to be 15 again. Embarassed

kage · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

Hi Tril,
I am glad you are starting to feel better. You are right - the whole house selling process sucks. You work like a fiend to make it look perfect and then wait, and wait and wait.

Oh well, maybe this will net you an offer. My dh and I are resigned to a long wait to get what we need out of our house.

I hope you are having a good day and feeling even better and I am glad you got out of the house. Being house bound and sick is enough to make anyone melancholy.

Take care,
Kage

Tril · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject:

I got a call from our agent... the people liked our house. They're taking the long holiday weekend to "think about it". Maybe we'll get an offer next week. Maybe not. Rolling Eyes

Can't control that so I'm not going to spend much time thinking about it. LOL

Tril

Tril · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject:

UGH. I finally faced the scale today. I could feel the weight gain. Heck, I can SEE the gain. 136.0 Sad

I gotta get a grip.

Tril

kage · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject:

Sorry about the gain and good luck with the offer. Stress is a killer. Take care, Kage

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:11 am Post subject:

Talk about stress. Had to say goodbye to ds and his gf tonight... 5 months and 20 days til Xmas. This SUCKS. Sad

kage · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:32 am Post subject:

Oh Tril,
I am so sorry. I remember getting in the car and following the moving truck out of our driveway in Florida in November of 1999. My mom was standing in the yard waving but I couldn't see her from the tears. Then, we passed my dad's business on the interstate and I couldn't pull over and go say goodbye one last time. It is heartrenching. You will be so proud of him though. And, to be honest, I never really grew up and knew I could stand on my own until my mom and dad were 3000 miles away. But, it sucks. I am sorry - I can feel a trip to Memphis coming on! Beale Street is awesome there. I am thinking of you and sending you hugs.

Kage

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:10 am Post subject:

Thanks, Kage... didn't get much sleep last night. I dunno, just couldn't stop thinking and crying. Dh's snoring was all that much more irritating so I went and cuddled with the dogs on the couch. Now my back hurts again. Been up since 4AM. I am, however, more determined than EVER to get out of this house. I don't want to live here anymore. I keep thinking about ds hugging our older dog... his dog... saying goodbye. Sad

Yeah, I want out.

kage · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

Sorry Tril, It is really hard. This market just sucks but maybe the people that looked this weekend will make an offer. I will keep my fingers crossed. I hope your back feels better - not sleeping sucks. I also had trouble sleeping. Didn't fall aspleep until 2 and kids woke up at 6 am. Try to have a good day - it sounds like you need a break from home. Can you and dh get away soon?

kage

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:00 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately, no...DH's talking about taking a couple days at the end of the summer so we can get to camp. He wants to mow the grass, get the wood in for the coming winter and fill the gas tanks. Big whoop. That's his idea of "getting away". I'd pack up and go visit my mom for a few days but that would leave the house buttoned up... and with all of this wet weather I can't do that. The house would get so stale so fast. So I gotta stay here. Like I said, I want this house sold. Now. I wasn't unhappy here before... but now I am. The only reason I had for being here just left. Stick a fork in me, I'm done.

My attitude sucks.

BUT... I'm making myself eat right. Two eggs in butter, coffee, cheese and some beef so far. I have shrimp and ground turkey thawing. I need to go to the store and get some veggies. 1 glass of water down... I don't want to do this, either, but I'm going to.

Tril

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Sounds like you are had/having a wonderful holiday weekend. Wink

I am sure things will improve over time but it must suck right now. I keep checking your post to see if you have sold the house yet. There is a buyer out there somewhere and the market is beginning to open up again as the banks are loosening their grip on cash.

Focusing your energy on making the right choices now is probably the best thing to do. Perhaps it will keep you from sliding further down the slope into the abyss.