So How Are You Today? How's it Going? What's Up?

[Ruthanne]

Thought I'd start a thread so people(anyone and everyone!) can share how they are doing and whatever is going on in their lives they want to talk about.

I went to the doctor today for lab results. Cholesterol still too high, liver enzymes still too high but have gone down some, sugar too high but still PRE diabetic. My knee aches and so does my sacroiliac. I am going to see a chiro and get an xray for those 2 things.

It was rainy here but I felt good generally and it was a nice day.

I had to take my Danny bird to the Vet yesterday because he has been napping too much. He needed to get probiotics because his were depleted from antibiotics he was on a month ago. Let's hope he gets better soon. The other bird, baby Alice, is adjusting and seems to like it here. She's been attempting to fly but her wings are clipped and she can't get much more than a foot off of the ground, yet, she still tries. She's a pretty laid back bird, a real nice one.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

It was a very warm day in New Jersey.I had to dig out my summer clothes. I had already put them toward the back of the closet. Yesterday I defrosted a chicken for roasting I don't like having to put the oven on in such warm weather but thought I better not keep it another day. I didn't enjoy it as much as I do on a nice brisk fall day.Tomorrow I am going to clean the inside of my car. The Hubby and I are going to Connecticut to look at the leaves,if there are any left. Just an over night stay. We haven't been away for awhile. May stop at the Foxwood casino and make a small deposit. Very small. I hope Danny feels better Ruthanne and glad Alice is doing well.

 

[Buckeye]

Gee, my life is so boring here on the Big Island, not sure what to say. 82 and sunny today, but with a wind coming off the Pacific. I'll take a short ride on the Harley in a bit. We are 6 hours behind the east coast, so its still afternoon here.

Ruthanne - I have a grandson, Jim, who is currently living in Akron area, and working for the Republican party (God bless him). So if a 6' tall, handsome young man happens to knock on your door please be kind to him

ADDED LATER - Had to put gas in the bike - $3.139 for premium. How does that compare?

 

[fureverywhere]

Oy vey, that I went to work at 2pm. From 2pm to after closing we were slammed by more folks than I've ever seen since starting this job WOOOOOOOOOOF

 

[Butterfly]

Unseasonably warm here today -- I even had the cooler on for a while.

Went to the acupuncturist today; I've been getting acupuncture for some muscle spasms in my upper back and shoulder. The acupuncture is very relaxing

Ruthanne, I know next to nothing about birds, but glad the new one is doing well and I hope Danny gets better soon. Will Alice's clipped wings grow back? How long will that take?

Not much going on in my wild social calendar.

 

[Ameriscot]

Ruthanne, hope you and Danny get better soon!

Yesterday we went into Glasgow to the Thai Consulate to apply for our visitor visa. We were asked to sign the condolence book for the recent loss of their King. Then we went to the post office and got our international drivers licences.

Today is just working out and some housework.

 

[Ruthanne]

It was a very warm day in New Jersey.I had to dig out my summer clothes. I had already put them toward the back of the closet. Yesterday I defrosted a chicken for roasting I don't like having to put the oven on in such warm weather but thought I better not keep it another day. I didn't enjoy it as much as I do on a nice brisk fall day.Tomorrow I am going to clean the inside of my car. The Hubby and I are going to Connecticut to look at the leaves,if there are any left. Just an over night stay. We haven't been away for awhile. May stop at the Foxwood casino and make a small deposit. Very small. I hope Danny feels better Ruthanne and glad Alice is doing well.

Ruth, Jersey must be having a heat wave! It's cool here in Ohio. That chicken sounds good. I hope you and the hubby enjoy Connecticut! Thanks about Danny.

Gee, my life is so boring here on the Big Island, not sure what to say. 82 and sunny today, but with a wind coming off the Pacific. I'll take a short ride on the Harley in a bit. We are 6 hours behind the east coast, so its still afternoon here.

Ruthanne - I have a grandson, Jim, who is currently living in Akron area, and working for the Republican party (God bless him). So if a 6' tall, handsome young man happens to knock on your door please be kind to him

ADDED LATER - Had to put gas in the bike - $3.139 for premium. How does that compare?

Wish I could ride on a Harley! And in Hawaii, oh how nice that is! I don't think your grandson will knock on my door as I live in an apartment complex and we have buzzers and no solicitation...lol But if I should see him anyhow I will be kind for sure. I just got regular gas for 1.81 a gallon today.

Oy vey, that I went to work at 2pm. From 2pm to after closing we were slammed by more folks than I've ever seen since starting this job WOOOOOOOOOOF

It's good to keep busy isn't it Leslie. Too busy can be hard though, too.

Unseasonably warm here today -- I even had the cooler on for a while.

Went to the acupuncturist today; I've been getting acupuncture for some muscle spasms in my upper back and shoulder. The acupuncture is very relaxing

Ruthanne, I know next to nothing about birds, but glad the new one is doing well and I hope Danny gets better soon. Will Alice's clipped wings grow back? How long will that take?

Not much going on in my wild social calendar.

Acupuncture is something I've been considering. How is it working for you?

Ruthanne, hope you and Danny get better soon!

Yesterday we went into Glasgow to the Thai Consulate to apply for our visitor visa. We were asked to sign the condolence book for the recent loss of their King. Then we went to the post office and got our international drivers licences.

Today is just working out and some housework.

Thanks Annie on the well wishes. So are you going to Thailand soon? I have some housework I am working on, too, laundry.

 

[Ameriscot]

Ruthanne, we are going the same time as last year - leaving the end of Nov and staying for 3 months. Back on March 1st.

 

[ronaldj]

cool here in the thumb of Michigan, wood fire going....wife making cupcakes and getting ready for all the children and grand children coming tomorrow, (lots) I am putting tools away and cleaning up the back room, wood and tools left over from the up stairs remolding I have been working on for tow months.

 

[Ruthanne]

Ruthanne, we are going the same time as last year - leaving the end of Nov and staying for 3 months. Back on March 1st.

Three months is a nice long vacation there. I know you will enjoy your time.

cool here in the thumb of Michigan, wood fire going....wife making cupcakes and getting ready for all the children and grand children coming tomorrow, (lots) I am putting tools away and cleaning up the back room, wood and tools left over from the up stairs remolding I have been working on for tow months.

That sounds so cozy with the fire going and cupcakes baking!! It will be a good time for you and the wife and the kids and grandkids tomorrow. I used to love visiting my grandparents long long ago. What did you remodel upstairs?

 

[Manatee]

Cold this morning, 61 at 8:30, I put on long pants, first time in months.

There was an old British car show over in the next town, that took me back. There were a few like the one that we drove on our honeymoon, 57 years ago.

 

[Carla]

Our warm spell ended this morning and it has been raining off and on today. Did some vacuuming and laundry, paid a couple bills. I did manage to wash, wax and detail my car this week which I feel good about. Leaves have started falling-my large elm in the back should be finished in a day or two. Another, an ash, not quite as big but I guess I'll be out in the yard soon doing fall cleanup and pulling annuals. We still haven't had a real frost yet!

Hope your Danny is doing better! Maybe having another bird will lift his spirits and he will start to feel better, hope so!

 

[Buckeye]

OMG. My Ohio State Buckeyes just lost to Penn State 24-21. I will be in mourning for the next day or two.

 

[Ameriscot]

OMG. My Ohio State Buckeyes just lost to Penn State 24-21. I will be in mourning for the next day or two.

Skyped my son in Michigan yesterday - a serious Michigan fan - and he said they were doing amazingly well so far this season. He was just about to watch another game later in the day. My family is split between Michigan State and Michigan.

 

[Ameriscot]

Another dry day today but chilly - high of 10C/50F. I'll workout today and finish reading a ghost story. Already started putting things to pack for Thailand in one of the guest rooms. I never procrastinate when it comes to packing for a trip.

 

[oldman]

I flew the boss up from Atlanta yesterday in the new plane, which is a Gulfstream G650. It is not a very heavy plane compared to the big jets that I flew at United. Yesterday, here on the eastern seaboard, we had some very strong winds, even in the upper atmosphere. Needless to say, we got rocked around pretty good. When we landed in Harrisburg, PA,winds were out of the northwest at a constant 20-25 kts., gusting to 45-50 kts. It was an exciting landing. I think that I already wrote this before, but my boss is a nervous flyer, so he had a few, or maybe many drinks on the trip up. The plane behaved beautifully, even while descending.

 

[Pappy]

Cool this morning, in Florida, 57 degrees but perfect for early morning walks. Today, we will meet up with some old friends and have breakfast together. Will be nice to see them again.
Friday, we bought a new car. We downsized a bit and got a Kia Sportage, a smaller SUV crossover. Has most of the bells and whistles and we should be quite comfortable in it.
Saturday was a quiet, stay at home day, and spent the afternoon watching college football. Have a good day everyone. Pappy

 

[Capt Lightning]

The weather has been very changeable here, a definite case of 4 seasons in one day. Loads of geese arriving on their winter migration. Hundreds - probably thousands - landing on the stubble fields round the village. Picked the last of the tomatoes from the polytunnel and will make green tomato chutney this week. Hope to get out for a seaside walk this afternoon.

 

[Ruthanne]

Cold this morning, 61 at 8:30, I put on long pants, first time in months.

There was an old British car show over in the next town, that took me back. There were a few like the one that we drove on our honeymoon, 57 years ago.

61 I guess is cold compared to 90! I prefer it to be like 60 or so. Yeah, it's long pants time. What kind of car did you drive on your honeymoon?

Our warm spell ended this morning and it has been raining off and on today. Did some vacuuming and laundry, paid a couple bills. I did manage to wash, wax and detail my car this week which I feel good about. Leaves have started falling-my large elm in the back should be finished in a day or two. Another, an ash, not quite as big but I guess I'll be out in the yard soon doing fall cleanup and pulling annuals. We still haven't had a real frost yet!

Hope your Danny is doing better! Maybe having another bird will lift his spirits and he will start to feel better, hope so!

Seems the warm spells are now starting to end all over. Do you like raking leaves? I remember raking large piles of them when I was young then my brother and I would jump around in them. Frost is coming soon. Thanks about Danny.

OMG. My Ohio State Buckeyes just lost to Penn State 24-21. I will be in mourning for the next day or two.

Awww..so sad.

Skyped my son in Michigan yesterday - a serious Michigan fan - and he said they were doing amazingly well so far this season. He was just about to watch another game later in the day. My family is split between Michigan State and Michigan.

I've never skyped yet. I don't have a camera on my monitor, at least I think I don't. I'm glad your team is doing well!

Another dry day today but chilly - high of 10C/50F. I'll workout today and finish reading a ghost story. Already started putting things to pack for Thailand in one of the guest rooms. I never procrastinate when it comes to packing for a trip.

What kind of ghost stories do you read?

 

[Ruthanne]

I flew the boss up from Atlanta yesterday in the new plane, which is a Gulfstream G650. It is not a very heavy plane compared to the big jets that I flew at United. Yesterday, here on the eastern seaboard, we had some very strong winds, even in the upper atmosphere. Needless to say, we got rocked around pretty good. When we landed in Harrisburg, PA,winds were out of the northwest at a constant 20-25 kts., gusting to 45-50 kts. It was an exciting landing. I think that I already wrote this before, but my boss is a nervous flyer, so he had a few, or maybe many drinks on the trip up. The plane behaved beautifully, even while descending.

I admire you being a pilot. It is something I wanted to do at one time but I was told my eyesight would stop me from qualifying. Sounds like a rocky ride you had, do you ever get scared up there?

Cool this morning, in Florida, 57 degrees but perfect for early morning walks. Today, we will meet up with some old friends and have breakfast together. Will be nice to see them again.
Friday, we bought a new car. We downsized a bit and got a Kia Sportage, a smaller SUV crossover. Has most of the bells and whistles and we should be quite comfortable in it.
Saturday was a quiet, stay at home day, and spent the afternoon watching college football. Have a good day everyone. Pappy

Yes, that is a perfect temperature for a morning walk! I like a lot of the Kias. They are really popular now. I hope you have a good day, too.

The weather has been very changeable here, a definite case of 4 seasons in one day. Loads of geese arriving on their winter migration. Hundreds - probably thousands - landing on the stubble fields round the village. Picked the last of the tomatoes from the polytunnel and will make green tomato chutney this week. Hope to get out for a seaside walk this afternoon.

Sounds like you've been having some wild weather. We have that kind here too in Ohio. Oh, to be a goose..What is green tomato chutney? Do you put it on something?

 

[Ameriscot]

I've never skyped yet. I don't have a camera on my monitor, at least I think I don't. I'm glad your team is doing well!

What kind of ghost stories do you read?

I started Skyping when my oldest granddaughter was born 11 years ago. I don't use the webcam anymore. Prefer to use my android phone.

I don't really care about American football (but do like football/soccer in the UK). Always enjoy hearing about how happy my family is when their team wins.

I like to read mysteries/suspense/thrillers, but decided to read a ghost story as I haven't read one for many, many years. It was cheap or free on kindle and had good ratings. But I'm disappointed in it and will only rate it a 3 out of 5. Can't put it down though as I want to know how it ends. I'm at about 90% done I think.

 

[Ruthanne]

I started Skyping when my oldest granddaughter was born 11 years ago. I don't use the webcam anymore. Prefer to use my android phone.

I don't really care about American football (but do like football/soccer in the UK). Always enjoy hearing about how happy my family is when their team wins.

I like to read mysteries/suspense/thrillers, but decided to read a ghost story as I haven't read one for many, many years. It was cheap or free on kindle and had good ratings. But I'm disappointed in it and will only rate it a 3 out of 5. Can't put it down though as I want to know how it ends. I'm at about 90% done I think.

I might be getting a smart phone, not sure yet. Then maybe I can learn to skype. I like thriller type books and movies.

 

[maggiemae]

First very cool morning here in Georgia for a long time...38 degrees. Friday and yesterday was very windy but no rain. In our county, we are on a volunteer watering ban. We have been in a bad drought all summer. My backyard has really suffered from it. Oh well, just will need to start all over again in the Spring! Artificial grass is looking more appealing right now.

 

[Vedaarya]

I'm just getting ready for Senior Academy lecture on Roman Culture and then a bit of sports activities. I used to play tennis, but now I only stick to table tennis ( not so harmful for joints.)

 

[Ameriscot]

I might be getting a smart phone, not sure yet. Then maybe I can learn to skype. I like thriller type books and movies.

Are you on Goodreads? Great site for finding out about good books, reviewing books, keeping a log of the books you've read.