To clear drains, put 2-3 Alka-Seltzer tablets down the sink, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Leave for a few minutes, then run hot water. It works!
I successfully received my 2nd (annual ?) cortisone shot in my right knee and I could feel it work almost immediately. Ahhh, I love to walk.
Special Ice Cream Moments with Eli
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Raina enlightened me as to a great thing a one $ dollar bill can buy - McDonald's diet coke (and it's LARGE!)
Did my first 5K and will do more - I don't have to run, and it's the perfect walking distance! Walked the "Color Run" in Racine, along the shores of Lake Michigan, with Liz, Sarah and Raina - what a joy. Everyone was smiling and pink walking shoes are ok.
Joined a "gym" and got a personal trainer to get me started - what an experience! I have increased weights and reps and did things I've never ever done before.
Found a dress for the wedding and some fun jewelry but the shoes, oh wow, what shoes can I wear? Need surgery on my left foot/big toe but thinking of putting it off until November. Tried on several shoes, but nothing works so far. It takes patience and I want them to be dressy and comfortable too. Help!
Went on a Mystery Bus Tour with two friends. Made it an overnight adventure beforehand, with shopping, a movie, fun supper out and games in the motel. Realized that we enjoyed the comfortable bus travel but would prefer to choose our destination ourselves and not be surprised. We talked about each making up our own surprise adventure and sharing it with the others ~~ let's see if we really do it. First, get the date chosen... Oh did you want to know where we went? Ok, it was McDonald Headquarters, Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Finally got 3 new appliances that we were badly in need of. Stuck with white and love them so far.
Hugh got baptized on Mother's Day and it was a wonderful way to spend the day.
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| Hugh Robert Roeder |
With friends, we started a new book club and enjoyed our first get together. Supper, chatting, laughing and discussing the book "Caught" started us out on a new adventure in life. We need to name our group.
Got to know Liz even better during the shower weekend. Everyone was so generous and we put poor Liz on the spot with a few games, but she was an awesome trooper. Greg joined us after fishing with Bob in the morning.
Bob finally got new tires for the Mazda and now we want to buzz off here and there with our hair flying in the wind. So we are in the midst of Memorial Dayweekend and we set out on Saturday afternoon for East Troy, city-wide garage sales going on, brat/corn fest in the square with live music, and old classic cars on display at Gus's. Tommy Thompson was campaigning in the square and shook both Bob's and my hand, interesting moments as we listened to a band called Mostly Water playing Eagles tunes and classic rock. Fun people watching too~~~ok, is this fashion or fun or what: a guy with a bald spot on top of his head, wearing too big for him black Converse high tops, with black socks, plaid shorts down to his knees, black t-shirt with white wording - and dancing and smiling with friends, obviously in his own element, having fun, like so what, and it made me smile. I have to get myself some of those shoes!
Happy Memorial Day weekend to all of you! Sorry for the rambling in this blog, but it's where I'm at today.
