Chery are doing all right? I haven't heard from you in awhile dear...
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Chery are doing all right? I haven't heard from you in awhile dear...
Oh! No no no no non onononononononn... I... I'm sorry momma C. I was... multitasking... and... in a haste... and I posted by mistake here instead of the castle... what a shame!! :o
Hi my MOSTEST son,Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
Been a little much under the weather lately, and sent you and the inner circle sisters an extensive email today. It's been hard on me the last few days and it is finally getting a little better. Due for another CT tomorrow and that always depresses me a bit, having to think about my monster and waiting for further results - and hoping that someone can give me a better or more extensive prognosis. I'm usually good at suppressing and diverting my attention, but when it's Oncology time and x-ray time - the subject of the day depresses me a lot. Then this cold and stomach flu - well they have a party at my expense which I didn't invite them to and during that time, I don't want to have my family catch it, but this time it was also too late, they were all sick this past weekend and did not get to go on their trip - that makes me sad to know that my grandson was not feeling well and wished that I could have been with him to comfort him. To top it off, Jaime thought she'd spare me and did not call to tell me what was going on until yesterday - all this time I was worried because I did not hear from them and thought something had happened while they were on vacation. So, a lot had been going on in mind and body. I hope to be energetic and well enough to see him and hug the heck out of him this coming Saturday.
On my few moments of coherence, I checked out the ArtRage2 gallery forum and at least was able to enjoy some of the new art that some pretty talented people created - that was a plus. Here's the link for all of you to check out. When there, search for the gallery of SADCLOWN - one of my favorites. The new entries this week are also nice, especially the ballerina - so cute. I hope you enjoy new talent as much as I do. I just get a kick out of people that use their imagination, be it in art, decorations, music, well just about everything - because these are all gifts and I am thankful when people share this with me.
The Artrage Gallery
One of your AMHD sisters has a site of her own too.. and has mostly her pencil art posted. She's going to have a show this weekend of acrylics on window-panes and I was honored to get a 'sneek-preview' of them. I hope that when the show is done, and she has relaxed enough, that she will also post some of her oils and acrylics here. She's absolutely talented.
So, now you know why I want pictures of your Halloween decorations - that too is a talent - and I want to see it all.
It amazes and saddens me that there is such talent out there, but most don't have the chance to let it develop when living in a rented flat, not having a shed or yard to let it flow due to people being scared of 'messes'. How are children supposed to find out what they are good at if not allowed to practice somewhere without being chided by complaining ignorant prunes. That was one of the reasons I created coloring books in PDF format of Disney, animals, cartoon characters and clowns and flowers and fish of all types for kids to print and color, so that they would have something fun to do. I even printed, and made my own books with a special machine myself and gave them away at talent shows - naturally the favorites were Mickey Mouse, and Daisey for the girls and Dinos for the boys. Now I just have to find the CDs on which I saved them and make copies to have Jaime send the CDs out to special people - starting with my AMHD family. I always sent them out for free, but the files were sometimes too big to email, and I quit for a while. I will make sure I update them and burn them on CD to send. Seeing happy kids, makes this kid happy.
So, those of you whose addresses I have, please don't be surprised if one day a CD arrives - depending on when Jaime will honor my request - it will be from me. Just recently found a new theme to add - the Care Bears - and am working on the pictures when able. Now that I have my new Tablet and Pen, I can work on my graphics again - and am really looking forward to it. Anyone and everyone who sent postcards can post their address in a PM and they will be on the list for Jaime to send the CD to. No matter what age or how many kids you have - coloring books are great gifts.
The first thing I do when visiting Alexander is to go outside on the terrace and bring out the box of colored chalk that I got him. We color a bit and he always insists that I draw a cat for him. He just loves cats and giggles when I make a funny one. When I show him pictures of all our past and present cats, he actually knows which cat belongs to whom... He calls Larry ''Ama Katze'' for grandma's cat. And then kisses the picture.
There are so many things I still want to do and I try to do as much as I can while my body is in the 'sitting mood' before my back and legs yell at me. Sometimes it gets downright frustrating, but as long as I am still able to, I will try and take full advantage. Getting my Ottoman ready for when the time comes where laying down in a halfway sitting position with a special tray for my laptop will be my only option - have already constructed special pillows - one has to get prepared.
My health insurance offered to order me a special bed, but unfortunately there is no room in my place.. so I have to make due with what I have right now. Besides, I hate hospitals and also beds that look like hospital furniture. It's bad enough that I have a noisy air compressor already. It's in my bathroom and the hose is long enough to reach into my living-room. My bathroom is right under my ex's bedroom, so when the compressor is on late at night, I know he hears it - and it secretly puts a smile on my face (aren't I just nasty), as he cannot deal with my tumor and avoids my eyes when we meet at the door or are out in the yard. I hope he feels really guilty sometimes for treating me crappy the last few years.
Boy, this is getting to be almost a book, but I had so much to catch up on and share. I hope you get the chance to enjoy the forum gallery in that link. That always puts a smile on my face when I see beauty still exists in the world.
So, now I'm going to 'play' with some graphics for as long as I can to divert my attention from what will be going on tomorrow.
Talk to you all again soon. I will keep you updated. I'm still here, and will put up a fight to the very end, I promise.
M... it's OK to be confused now and then, you're only human. Hope your studies don't tax you out too much and that you max out on the exams!
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P.S. If you are looking for a real good Firewall and Antivirus program for free, get COMODO Firewall Pro and AVG8 - they work super together and the firewall actually 'learns' with you. It took me a while to find them, and they let me keep my smileys and found stuff that other programs were not aware of - computer safety is super important!
Chery maybe you remember these guys...
Daily Email Newsletter - Funniest Video of the Day
Stringer
Loved it... I was not expecting that ending... LOL
Hi Chery, hugs and love sweet darlin'!
I'll probably NEVER make this statement again... so save it...
"Men, what did you expect..." Right?
Stringer darling, how did you know I just loved this woman all my life?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
When I was a little girl I always wanted to be just like her, she was so funny. I was glued to the tube when her show was on.
Just another indication that we are indeed soul-mates.
Sent off an Important Email today - and I need you people to let me know if I forgot anyone.. don't want anyone to be left out.
Love you!
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Good mornin my sweet Momma C! I was just about to go and read your mail. My puter keeps on freezing and halfway through something the screen goes black, so I hope I can get through them without too much trouble!
Bro didn't show yesterday again as usual! Grrrrrrr! Now APPARENTLY he is coming this morning. We'll see!
I'm still sitting LMAO at something that happened in the castle! If you want a good giggle... go and take a look at my last post! :D
Hope your day is going well so far!
Muchly!
Ok dear, I'm on my way to the Castle now. It might take me a bit to get there but I'm feeling better now and got good news from the Radiologist. He said that the Avastin Infusion therapy is working as they were hoping. My monster has not grown, although still in both lungs now.. so I decided to let the next regimen of 3 treatments begin on the 30th - despite the side-effects. I want to be with you and my family for as long as possible - there is just still so much I want to do. This is good news for me, although I still have to take my oxygen with me everywhere I go and cannot go anywhere without a companion - but it gives me a little more time. I just bet it's because of all the prayers and support from you, my AMHD family and I love and cherish you all! I have the CDs with the Cat Scan pictures on them and am going to show my uncle because I know he was as worried as I and he's the 'show me' type.
Tomorrow, I get to go with Alexander to look for a Halloween costume and I'm as excited as a kid about it. He called me this evening and just rattled on and on... at first he was slow in starting to talk and now there is no stopping him - I think that is just divine!
I also sent out the Jigs@w Puzzle V.1.26 out today to a lot of people, and hope I got all - but if I did not, please PM me your emails and I will get right to it. I don't want to forget anyone.
I'm also working on a new coloring book (well pictures of the care bears) and a program that lets you import *.wmf files for kids to color on the computer.. - so that will be next, for me to send to you who have children so that they have something to do on those cold and rainy days.
I'm glad that I finally feel well enough to get some projects done. My flu left last night and I will wear my masks when among the 'public' so that I don't catch anything again so soon. I hope it won't scare Alex, but maybe if I let him wear one, he might think it's for fun...
Oh, yeah, I was on the way to the castle... my mind is going a thousand miles minute right now. Boy, Starby, if your bro were here right now, he'd get a kick he'd never forget!
C.U. later,
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This kid is pretty good... just watch his hands;
Amazing Drumming Phenom - Video
Hi all, I'm back from my unfortunately short visit with Alexander. No cold, no flu and in a good mood, we started to a store to find a costume for him. The only one in his size was a little devil - and he won't keep the head-dress with horns on long enough for me to take a good picture. He just does not like to have anything on his head - just like his grandma - we suffer in the winter, but still can't have anything on our noggins for long.
Well, the reason the visit was short was because my body complained too much and I did not want to be in a bad mood while around my loved ones, so the visit lasted less than 4 hours - maybe I'll be lucky next time and my pain will leave me alone without having to take too many drugs - I don't like taking these meds when with Alexander because I want to be aware of everything around me instead of being a 'dizzy grandma' - but maybe I don't have that choice any more and will have to get used to it.
Then, we went to Burger King to take some stuff home to eat. I had the craving for meat for so long that this tasted like a feast. My stomach took half of it in and said 'enough', so I eat the other half tonight.
I got to use Jaime's computer to collect all the pictures I lost on mine, and also get the new ones (a few) from the visit to Missouri and the 'wedding'. I told you it was quick, and the pictures show it too. But they do show happy people on a nice terrace - and Alexander's other grandparents. The reception/celebration is going to take place here next month and I will also have new pictures after that.
I checked my email and noticed that the puzzle gift file I sent did not work for one of you, so I used my original CD (which I took with me just in case) and resent the installation file I also installed it for Jaime and Alexander and it worked fine. Alex found a cat right away and giggled while we put the picture together. Hope some of you got it by now. Let me know if it worked and also if you need 'visual assistance' in learning what this program can do. It really is worth trying out.
After getting home in the afternoon, I took my meds and cried myself to sleep, slept for 5 hours until my legs woke me up again. I'm ready to have that darned spine of mine ripped out - so where is Freddie Kruger when you need him.
Thank you all so much for being here for me when I need someone to talk to - I just wish that I had more livelier things to convey and not be such a cry-baby lately.
Well, going to play with something else now to get my mind off the 'pitty-pot' and check back with you all later. Thanks again for being here for me.
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Hi my Cherrie...
I am happy that you got to see and go shopping with Alex. But I am sorry that you are in pain again.
I haven't received my puzzle as yet, I will let you know when it arrives.
Stringer
Children and Their Ideas
Stringer
Bear, you look a little hungry?
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Don't worry bear, I'll share my breakfast with you. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and hot-sauce. Just got the bacon fresh from my daughter yesterday - shucks this is making me drool already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
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Well, dear, that's life and I just have to suck it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
I just loved that page you sent about what children learn... children are the greatest gifts ever.
Since email might be slow, I uploaded the file to yousendit.com and will include the link here. It's good for 7 day and/or 100 downloads, so any of you can link to it and download. Chicky, please try this and let me know if it worked as gmail does not accept executable files at all.
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/616578849...7f00fd24c03775
It only takes about 20 seconds to download. Please let me know if this worked. Please email me for visual instructions or further help. I'm sure the newer version on the software site is just as good, but has too many bells and whistles for me.
I'm anxiously waiting and hoping that something will work right today!
Love,
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Quote:: Thank you all so much for being here for me when I need someone to talk to - I just wish that I had more livelier things to convey and not be such a cry-baby lately.
Well, going to play with something else now to get my mind off the 'pitty-pot' and check back with you all later. Thanks again for being here for me. ::End Quote::
Momma C! Don't you ever appologize for being in pain, hurting, crying, or anything else! That is an order from your child! You have every right to rant or vent or say anything you want here, to us! That is what we are here for! We are here for YOU! This is YOUR thread my love! Don't hold back. You need to get it out sometimes! We all wish we could take your pain away, and if it helps to say when you're having a bad time of it, well say away!
Hugs and kisses... and... Muchly!!
Thank you so much my darling starby.. you and your 'siblings' here have been such a comfort to me and I love you all dearly for just being you - and allowing me to be maudlin, funny, or just plain miffed. I really appreciate your support and cherish every post and email from you.
I wish there were a way to give you all a physical hug, but rest assured my virtual hugs are the 'real' thing too.
Hugs and smooches to you honey, hope you enjoy your Sunday.
C.U. later.
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I wish you were here too Momma C! But I guess virtual hugs will have to do, so a great big one back at you! ;) I was off making a puzzle! :D That was fun! I haven't quite figured out everything yet... somehow it seemed to be missing the last piece! Hmmm! I'll try another and see what happens.
Guess who graced me with his presence today?! Woopty flippin doo... I have TV Chanells back at least, and my front and back locks changed... which I tried to explain were not really the problem. It is the door jam, but whatever, I had the "pleasure" of his company for a half hr, and shiny new locks! Uuhhhgggg. Oh well! ;)
I just realised I haven't posted a song for you in awhile Momma C. Here's a few for you! :)
YouTube - More than words
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_kN1...eature=related
... I have to add, I didn't realise you had added more pics to your album, so when I light my candles, I can look at our Momma C, and imagine a big bear hug in my mind! :) I love your pics, you are beautiful in every single way!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbSXXUR2sQ0 :D
Got it Chery, it downloaded in about 10 seconds, is this only a "trial?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Chery
Stringer
Yes dear. Since the 'gift picture' did not work, I uploaded the trial version and just need all of you to email me for further details once you have it installed. I PMd you just now to let you know that you already have the email, but if you lost it, I'll resend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
It is cool, has 'shadow' for underneath so you can see where to place the pieces, lets you create puzzles from 25 up to 3000 - and you don't have to clear the table to continue. Also, you can use (import) any picture you want to and play with it. Then, when done, there's a gallery where you can place it. Enough bragging, just try it out and see for yourself.
Did you hear about starby's dog nicki... she's really sick right now and poor starby is freaking out. So, please join me in sending her all very strong vibes and wishes for a swift recovery. I will be sitting on pins and needles until I hear from her..
Going to email you right now, my dear..
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Originally Posted by Chery
Got your email Chery, thanks.:)
Ok, just downloaded it, the puzzle I mean. Took me 15 secs. Don't have much time to see it for the moment. Ok, will pm you soon.
This is weird... unless I'm so exhausted and burned out that I am imagining things. Momma C? Didn't you post a link to a thread where those *%*& young kids were being so rude?
I had your back anyway Momma! I could have kicked myself in the head though. I forgot to click on the reddie square, so ended up giving one of those idiots a greenie. :( I reported all of them anyway, so I'm sure it won't be long before they're gone! ;)
I'm very tired, so I think I might try and sleep. It seems Niki is feeling a bit better, so maybe I can get some sleep now. I wrote more about it in the castle.
Nitey night you
Honey, you get some rest now. Maybe Nicki just swallowed something that was not good for her, or has a chest cold and the shots she got helped her right away. Just keep an eye on her for me and lots of hugs and strokes.Quote:
Originally Posted by starbuck8
Will talk to you later after my companion leaves - she's here to help me do some paperwork, so I have to drop everything else for a while - I hate interruptions sometimes.
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I guess I didn't mention on here what is wrong with Niki Momma C. She has a lung infection. I'm suppose to keep a close eye on her, and bring her in right away if she changes any or starts to get worse, but bring her in again in 5 days regardless. She's on antibiotics and muscle relaxants. It's hard for me to sleep, because I'm always waking up to make sure she is all right. Poor baby.
I finally did get her to eat a bit of something lastnite, and I gave her some water through a syringe. She finally went outside late lastnite, and at one point she started barking at something, (even though late night barking makes me a little nervous) so that made me happy, because all day she couldn't even stand up without coughing like crazy and throwing up. She's still like that, but I hope the antibiotics will do their job. It sure worries me though.
Starby, thanks for clearing this up for me, getting old...
You know that I think of you and Nicki constantly - even my horoscope said that my mind was mainly on animals today.. strange but true. If she can already stand on her feet a little and bark, my feeling is that she is recovering. It might take time for the antibiotics to really do their work, but they are doing something.. and I'm sure she will do fine. Her temperature should also go down within the next few days.
Got to go and do some work, but please keep us informed.
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Got your emails, Momma C. Thanks a bunch! Haven't had a chance to download the puzzle yet though- its been a crazy weekend.
My weekend of "rest and relaxation" quickly turned into just another whirlwind weekend - its becoming a habit!
Didn't get to make my pumpkin bars yet either... sad. I got everything to make them too! :)
Hope you're feeling well this Monday morning :)
Hi all.
With all the different emails and my Yahoo only allowing me to include pictures as attachments, I thought I'd add three new pictures of my family today.
They are of Alex and his parents getting married... nothing fancy, but they are happy!
Ask Me Help Desk - Chery's Album: Chery's 2008 Album
Chicky, the file to download will only be there 10 days from the day I uploaded it, so if you don't get it before it goes away, let me know and I will upload it again for 10 more days. Then email me for the other pertinent information if you don't have it yet.
Gosh, I wish I could sit in the kitchen with you and enjoy all that sweet smell of backing.. I miss my big kitchen and all the fun I had during the holidays with Jaime's help. It made the entire house smell good for days.
Anyhow, I just got asked to visit the castle, so I guess I'll be there for a while.
C.U. later...
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I just started talking to Chery and She has been a great person to me and has helped me out a lot. I have never felt as if she had judged me in any way. Chery has always given me great advice. So thank you very much Chery.
Yes Kitten, Momma C is our most special and loved person here. She helps us all out an awful lot, and teaches us things that we never would have thought of! She is considered our family, and well, you know that we love you so much Cher! You are giving so many people so much encouragement, even through your pain. I hope your legs aren't giving you too much trouble today. Feel better my Inner Circle girl. Here's your song for the day! :)
YouTube - stevie wonder "cherie amour"
Uhhh... my mom just returned the connection I had at home and... the downloaded file you uploaded Momma C was on it. I didn't have the time to save it on a pen drive. And I don't have any connection at home to download it... sorry. Until my mum gets another internet connection, I don't think I'll be able to download it.
Ok, later I'll tell you when things get better.
You are perhaps wondering why she returned the connection? That's because the service that the company was giving was poor, and they charged us double fees!:eek:
Starby, how's Niki now? We all here are supporting you, OK? Don't worry too much, I'm sure Niki will heal.:)
I'm sorry you lost your internet connection for the time being Unky. Some of those internet companies are famous for charging more than you signed up for. That's too bad. Maybe your Mum will find a decent company.
I was so happy lastnite. Niki wanted to stay outside for a little longer, and when I let her in she was jumping all around like she normally does. She even chased her ball once without coughing and weezing. Unfortunately, it was time for her meds, and they make her really groggy and sleepy, so she looked at me with sad eyes, because I think she knows that when she takes them, playtime is over. Oh well, she needs to get better. I think she understands that mommie is just trying to help her.
I bet you had a hand in her starting to get better Momma C! Keep those good vibes coming! :D
Come this afternoon, I won't be online until at least Friday. :( My Mother is taking my computer back to the lake with her, for my Dad to have a look at it. My Mom's a big snoop, so I'm a little worried about her getting into my things on here, because it's none of her concern. But I guess if I want this thing fixed, since I can't afford right now to have someone come in, that is my only option. Oops, hope she doesn't get in here and read that. LOL! ;) It's going to seem strange, not to get up and check my mail for a few days, but I guess I'll survive... maybe... LOL!
So, I'll catch up with everyone when I get puter back. Later Gators!
Relax and rest for a few days then Starby...
Not an option unfortunately Stringy, but thanks. My parents leave for Florida on Monday, so it's going to be a gong show until then!. starting this morning! Yippee! Should be just a blast without my pain meds too! Stupid robbers! ;)
You driving down here with them?? Hmmm?? Coming to see me?? :D
Oh man, I wish Chicky! Well, I don't wish to be driving 3000 miles with them and a screaching parrot, no waaayyy... lol... but I wish I was coming down to visit you and have a break! I know Snickers would love a run on the beach! :D You and I could scout out the beach boys, and Niki could reel them in! LOL!
Ohhh... yeah... ;)
I could see that... course, we'd get in a whole heap of trouble... you and me... beach... adorable dog... FL boys... :D
Trouble?. what is this trouble that you speak of?. not us... noooooooo... not us! :D
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