Snow

I woke up today and looked outside. It's snowing! Oh No. But it won't last long and is that really wet slushing stuff. It's suppose to rain all week. Good thing I am working. I will sleep and work through it all.

We went to Sioux Falls yesterday to pick up some things for Zoey and see how the falls were roaring with the snow melt. Our local Petsmart's rood collapsed when we had that big snow in Dec. They carry the treats Zoey likes for much less then the other pet store in town so we had a good excuse to get out of town.

The falls were not roaring quite as much as I thought they would be but I got some shots anyway. Then we toured their historic district. I can't believe we had never been through it before. What beautiful houses. I didn't get any photos as there always seemed to be someone behind us but they were great.

We stopped for something to eat which was bad on my eating plan but such is life. It was good to get out of town though. Driving back however it was very foggy so we did have a bit of a time but arrived safe and sound.

I switched to the Slimfast site to log my foods as it breaks down the nutritional information better the fitday and I like the ease of it. So of course they are down today for a remodel. I sure hope they don't change it for the worse and I sure hope I didn't lose my information. Guess I will wait and see.

One more weekend of working with this cast on. Yesterday my shower bag sprung a leak and the thing got all wet. It took forever to dry it with my hairdryer and my arm felt irritated all day. I guess you all can tell I am fed up with it. Not as patient a person as I thought I was. It has been almost a month now. As a young girl my sister broke her arm. She got it out of the cast and promptly broke it again. How did she stand it. And it was the old plaster casts to boot. I have a callous on my thumb from it irritating the skin and callouses on my palm where it rubs. My patients all look at me strange and I know they must worry about how clean it is. I put a baggy over it and tape it down and wear gloves but still. AARRGGGHHHH. I want it off. whine whine.

Well, time to get some last minute chores done before the lost week begins. I don't get anything done my work week but sleep and work. And they change the clocks this Saturday isn't it? A hour less to work. Cool.

census pre letter

In the governments quest to spend our money faster then we can earn it this census thing is another thing costing us a bundle.

Did you all get your letter telling you your census letter was coming? WTH! What if every company sent out letters like that. Your bill in on the way, your netflex will be arriving shortly. The newspaper will be coming tomorrow.

How much money do you think they have spent so far on commercials and billboards telling us the census count is coming? And of course the ads hiring everyone to do it. Billions I bet. And that brings me to another thing.

The census is suppose to count heads. They don't need the rest of the information they will be asking on that. Your income, your state of health, your political leaning. Just how many people are living under your roof. The rest is an invasion of my privacy.

Course they probably know everything about you anyway. It's all online these days. But I am not answering anything but number of people living here.

I have been getting these terrible charlie horses in my wrist and hand under my cast. There isn't a thing I can do about them with this cast on but wave my hand around and cuss for awhile. Yikes. In 5 days this thing is coming off, if I don't smash it to bits first. Since I have been walking and exercising I am getting all kinds of muscle spasms. The price you pay to get thinner and fitter. If it was easy they probably wouldn't call it Die t.

GMC Recalls

Toyota is not the only vehicle on the road prone to recalls. It's just the only one Obamamedia is reporting on. So here are some more..

2010 GMC Arcadia
2010 GMC Sierra
2010 & 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500
2010 & 2009 GMC Canyon
2010 GMC Terrain
2009 & 2010 GMC Yukon XL 2500
2009 GMC Envoy
2009 GMC Yukon
2010 GMC Savana
Honda Odyssey
Ford E 350
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
2009 Mazda
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2009 Chrysler Town and Cruiser
2010 Chrysler
2010 Chrysler Pacifica
2010 Chrysler Sebring

There are hummer's, dodges, Lincolns you name it. My van is on the recall list. Is yours? Point is it is not just Toyota. Some of these other vehicles have the same problems. Are you hearing about it? And why aren't we. Seems the government is getting rid of their competition. Chicago style. Just a thought.

How does banning fishing save jobs or make anyone happy?

Obama keeps saying he is going to save jobs, yeah right. His latest and greatest unbelievable idea it to ban fishing. Fishing! I love to fish. Helen, you love to fish don't you. And think about it. How many jobs will that cost.

1. Fish hatcheries
2. Bait shops
3. Fishing equipment
4. Fishing resorts
5. Fishing Guides
6. fishing shows

There are more I know. Add all the people who work at all those places. The job market keeps shrinking and the jobs are dropping like flies.

His entire agenda seems to be to destroy our economy. Which he needs to do to get his socialist agenda in place. And this is just crazy. Why would the president of the united states do something like this. Because he and his kind hate this country. Remember this speech before he was elected.

From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" The THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.

General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.

The General stated to Obama that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171...During rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present (except those in uniform) are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".

NOW GET THIS !! - - - - -

'Senator' Obama replied:

"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American

flag is a symbol of oppression.." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing."

(ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???)

Obama continued: "The National Anthem should be 'swapped' for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then, I might salute

it. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem

as well as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love.

It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance

to our Middle East Brethren. If we, as a Nation of waring people, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - - perhaps a

state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments ."

When I become President, I will seek a pact of agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation, have placed upon the nations of Islam, an unfair injustice which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".

"Of course now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "

WHAAAAAAAT, the HECK is that!!!

Yes, you read it right.

Are you listening to what is going on here. Are you finally seeing how bad this has gotten and what a horrible thing was done by electing this man. Are you mad enough yet to start getting verbal and changing this before it is too late.

This man will go down in history as the worst president. Don't let him also be the one that destroyed our country. Get active. Be verbal. Go to a teaparty or 2 or 20 or as many as it takes.

Flowers and spring

I am still in my dreamy planning flower stage and looking at last years flowers to see what I want to plant and what I wasn't happy with. They are all so pretty I can almost smell them.

I have officially gotten serious about my weight loss. I spent last week cutting down and stocking shelves. I lost 8 pounds. The first weight loss is water, easy off, easy on so I have to be careful and not get excited about it. It will slow down and if I get a pound a week I will be happy.

Last night we walked the dog down by the river. Poor Zoey, she is now having to up her pace also as I want to clip along at a pretty good rate and she wants to smell every pile of dog doodoo left along side the trail by other dogs. She always walks with her head down and her nose to the ground. I don't think she see's a thing around her. She probably isn't even aware her eyes are getting cloudy. As long as she can smell she's a happy dog. She is getting hard of hearing though. She used to always be right there when we walked in the door. She could hear the van a block away. Now sometimes we get in the door and have to call her name. Sad the way time ticks away.

Its a muddy mess out. As the white pristine snow slowly melts away it leaves in its wake a huge pile of trash pigs have thrown out their windows. Garbage lines every street. Outside of restaurants 10,000 cigarette butts lay in a soggy mess. The snow is black and sloppy. This is my least favorite time of year.


If you want to be green and really save our planet stop throwing your crap out the window. Carry a garbage bag in your car. Reuse bags. Insist on biodegradable containers. Clean up. Its easy..

Ants and Progressives

Progressives, formally known as Socialists, remind me of an ant colony. You have your queens, workers, and drones. Progressive's need drones, us, to work and make money for them. When we get old we are put in the poo dump to work until we die. The queen gets everything handed to her by the workers and drones, us.

I don't want to be a worker or drone for the Queen. I want to work hard for me and my family. The money I earn I want to put in the hive for MY family and me. Have you thought about what this new government is asking of you?

Capitalism is not a bad thing. Working hard for you and your family is not a bad thing. When you get to keep the money you earn you buy more, you donate more. Your happier. If our government wants some let them work hard for it also. Not sit on their tush waiting for us to deliver the goods.

I am a conservative, Christian, patriotic citizen of this country. I will fight and vote for these rights. Studying history it has been proven that Socialism, Communism, Marxism, etc...... does not work. Well...... it works for the few, but not for the many. Not for us, not for me. Not for my children and grandchildren and on and on. Don't let it happen. Don't be a drone. Or a worker..... unless your working for yourself.

I see ground!

For the first time since Oct I think, I see some ground outside. Muddy for sure but definitely ground. It is wonderful. We still have a long way to go but there is hope. So of course my mind is starting to drift toward planting. My tomatoes need to get started in the basement, I need to think about what flowers I want this year. The smell of fresh soil, the warmth of the sun..... soon, soon.

Of course planting will be hampered by this cast if I still have it. But poor Rick who has been taking over more and more things I used to do since my hands wimped out on me can do it. It won't be the same though. I like getting my hands dirty. I like seeing the results of my planting. But, surely this cast won't be on forever.

My dieting is going fair. I do great all day but after supper I have to watch it. Snacking while watching a movie is a downfall for me. I am loaded up with lowfat popcorn and rice cakes. Rick is loaded up with these wonderful looking sugar cookies. I have oranges, he has chocolate. I have no fat milk, he has whole. He is thin, I am chunky. Such is life.. Not always fair.

I am writing everything I eat at fitday.com. and I am back to measuring foods. I want to start back to the gym. What machines can I use with the cast? Can't lift weights, they don't want you on the treadmill with just one arm. Can't swim. I can walk the track, but would rather walk down by the river with Zoey and Rick. So that is my plan today. And I am drinking enough water to sink a ship. I maybe should have waited until after the walk, hummmm, no place to hit a restroom there. Always a problem when walking. For me at least.