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Title: Sorry for me not being around much.............
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on July 20, 2010, 11:29:53 PM
Just popping in to chat a bit and tell you all that I miss you. It has been so crazy this summer that I feel like I have had no time to even stop and do anything. TT calls often and I exchange text with Shooter and his wife Jody..talk on the phone to Blackwolfe..and deepwater and Haz hollers at me on occasion.. but dang it.. I miss cracking the whip at all of you..  8)
Right now and for the next few weeks I am living back in my old house ( which I forgot how big it is to maintain) with my ex husband ( and still wonderful friend, Mark)
***And yes.. Marshal is the most tolerant, patient loving kind husband in the whole world*** :) Definetely a keeper.. and I believe I"ll do that!".. LOL

 Mark has had a full knee replacement on his right leg..and I am here being what I call "Nurse Hatchett".. . so I am not home where I do actually have my big computer and kinda sorta keep an eye on you hooligans. I have my laptop , but am so busy I don't get a chance to get on it much.  I haven't been on hardly at all since daddy died.. as I've been also busy with Mama and family and just what seems to be a plate that is piled high with things that have to be taken care of by me.

 Now... Mark has had this first leg done.( has to have the other knee replaced as soon as he heals from this one.)  :-\ but he keeps me hopping with therapy ( which I am doing all of it instead of us having to drive 90 miles to Wichita 4 times a week. ) and 4X a day exercise on his knee and up from bed and and down to bed and in the chair and out of the chair and cooking meals, and cleaning, and laundry.. and mowing this huge yard and still doing bookwork for 5 entity's..  ..etc..  ( have I whined enough that you feel a teeny bit sorry for me?? huh?? have I?)  ;D
 I am going to need a month vacation just to rest up when this is over..
Kjell is taking care of everything at our house ( which is just 4 blocks away) and is being a jewel. I could never find a more tolerant, patient and good man in the whole world ..and I publically thank him..  :-*

I DO get to go to Gunsite 3rd week of August and go through one of their 3 day training courses.. I'm nervous about it but excited to learn.
Anyway.. just wanted to let you know why I wasn't in here harassing you all ..Hopefully in a few months I will be back to some semblance of normalcy..( scratch that.. its a lie.. I will never be or do anything normal)  ;D
but maybe I will be back in here on more of a "normal" basis...
and I'll try to pop in every now and then between all my slave hours..  ::) Now its time for me to get to bed. 2:00 is the next medication time and rotation of the knee.. Only takes about 10 minutes..but interrupted sleep every 3-4 hrs at night is hateful! (((Sorry.. more whining..)))  :P ;D

Actually I have a wonderful outlook and generally I'm in good spirits with smiles.. and I don't mind doing all that I do at all. Just glad I am here and can do it.  and just hope his knee heals perfect and he is without pain.
Have a good remaining summer everyone and BEHAVE in here!!  ;D  
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Post by: ericire12 on July 20, 2010, 11:34:57 PM
but dang it.. I miss cracking the whip at all of you..  8)

Thank you M'ette, may I have another!  :o













*What gun are you gonna shoot at gunsite?
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Post by: ellis4538 on July 21, 2010, 04:51:56 AM
Missed you bunches!  I guess we'll just have to cope until you get back.

God Bless,

Richard
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Post by: jaybet on July 21, 2010, 05:29:02 AM
We miss you around here... that's for sure. We DO tend to just send ourselves to the corner though, so you're still very effective at ridin' herd.
Your recent life-load has been heavy and it's admirable how you push ahead. We'll be here waiting.
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Post by: Pathfinder on July 21, 2010, 05:35:39 AM
Not to contradict Jay, but your lifeload is a gift from God - it is called a real life of helping, of service to Him and others. You continue to be a blessing for your family, and - whining aside  ;D - a blessing and example to the rest of us as well.
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Post by: m25operator on July 21, 2010, 05:45:55 AM
God bless you Teresa, the last time I called you were at the hospital waiting for info for Mark, and as impeccable as my timing always is, they called you within 30 seconds of me calling you, so go's life, good luck to Mark on his recovery. He has a good therapist.
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Post by: Hazcat on July 21, 2010, 06:00:41 AM
Quit yer whining and go get me a beer, woman!







;)







;D
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Post by: philw on July 21, 2010, 06:26:23 AM
all good   nothing has changed  ( yet ) 



hope all is well








ok fellas  lets make the corner bigger...   I have some ideas to renovate it  starting with that new Fridge Tab is organising 
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Post by: alfsauve on July 21, 2010, 06:55:54 AM
Missed you around here.  Hope everything finally settles down to "normal".
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Post by: Timothy on July 21, 2010, 07:07:37 AM
No apologies necessary Teresa...keep on keeping on!

God Bless..
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Post by: crusader rabbit on July 21, 2010, 07:41:10 AM
But, ya wouldn't even recognize the corner since ya been gone...  We already had the fridge and Jaccuzzi and the La-Z-Boy, but now we have a full service massage parlor and a gal that gives pedicures, and a nifty little grill (yeah, it's only gas, but it's still good for whipping up a burger).  But things in the corner really improved when the Scotch-nozzle got installed.

Prolly ought to get back here before the Adjust-O-Matic King Size gets delivered.  Ah'm jes sayin'

 ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D

Yeah, we missed you!  And you are in our prayers asking for strength and patience--strength for what you're doing, and patience for the mess you'll find when you finally get back.

Crusader
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Post by: ericire12 on July 21, 2010, 08:24:18 AM
Quit yer whining and go get me a beer, woman!

Thats so rude!

Tell her to get me one too, Haz ;D
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Post by: MikeBjerum on July 21, 2010, 08:35:16 AM
I would be sitting here scratching my head in confusion over this if I hadn't dropped into the store last year.  It is an amazing family you have, and you are all keepers!  The way Mark talked about you, and what he did to help me get in touch with you was amazing for an "ex."

I have one more or your "little boys" to meet, and Tjell on a trip down there.  I thought this might have been the weekend to give a call, but I'll let you pamper Mark and sneak off to the Marshal's office once you get the patient drugged ... I mean settled in  ;)

Take care of yourself!  God knows you are going above and beyond for everyone else, but we don't want to face the need for someone to nurse you.

Thanks for the update!
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Post by: shooter32 on July 21, 2010, 09:41:08 AM
Amazing you are!  Glad you stopped by for an update and to let us know your "NOT NORMAL"  :o  what a disappointment that would be...  Hope Mark is on the mend and your good spirits continue, we do miss you!!



Big props to Marshal for holding down the fort, enjoy the peace and quiet.  ;)
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Post by: sledgemeister on July 21, 2010, 09:41:58 AM
Her name is familiar  ???

What does she do around here again?




 :P :P :P :P :P




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Post by: ericire12 on July 21, 2010, 10:31:28 AM
Her name is familiar  ???

What does she do around here again?




 :P :P :P :P :P






Winner!

;D
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Post by: Hazcat on July 21, 2010, 10:48:06 AM
Her name is familiar  ???

What does she do around here again?




 :P :P :P :P :P






Obviously it's not "Gets the beer" cause I STILL don't have one!  >:(






 ;D
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Post by: Johnny Bravo on July 21, 2010, 12:59:44 PM
  They say "absence makes the heart grow fonder". It's obvious that we all miss you. I can only feel like I know you or at least kinda know you since I've only been around for a year. Thank you for the update and I wish you luck in completing your " Mother Teresa " type quest. I'm glad you are so busy these days as I think it is just what you need. My hat is off to Marshal for standing by you and showing the patience, love and understanding that I'm not sure many men could. Sounds like BOTH of you are keepers to me!
 You need to get back soon. The construction on "the corner" never seems to end. That damn rabbit won't stop building. It will take up the whole street corner if we keep building like this. Now we have a HAZARITA MACHINE !! Now he's talking about a storm cellar / bunker complete with gun safes,water storage and a commercial generator? I remember when the remote control, cheese wiz and cold beer were the main concerns. ;D
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Post by: red364 on July 21, 2010, 04:08:43 PM
Hurry back, we miss you!   :)
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Post by: PegLeg45 on July 21, 2010, 04:20:56 PM
But, ya wouldn't even recognize the corner since ya been gone...  We already had the fridge and Jaccuzzi and the La-Z-Boy, but now we have a full service massage parlor and a gal that gives pedicures, and a nifty little grill (yeah, it's only gas, but it's still good for whipping up a burger).  But things in the corner really improved when the Scotch-nozzle got installed.

Prolly ought to get back here before the Adjust-O-Matic King Size gets delivered.  Ah'm jes sayin'

 ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D

Yeah, we missed you!  And you are in our prayers asking for strength and patience--strength for what you're doing, and patience for the mess you'll find when you finally get back.

Crusader


Take care, Teresa, we do miss you on here.   :-*


Who you foolin', CR....ain't nothing little in the corner...especially the grill.......  ;D ;D


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Post by: Conagher 45 on July 21, 2010, 04:37:29 PM
CR which side of the corner did you say to hang the new 47" plasma?      ;D ;D
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Post by: JC5123 on July 21, 2010, 05:11:28 PM
CR which side of the corner did you say to hang the new 47" plasma?      ;D ;D

I thought we swiped the times square jumbotron??????
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Post by: blackwolfe on July 21, 2010, 06:05:12 PM
Quit yer whining and go get me a beer, woman!


While you're at it, put another log on the fire.

Just a question about that physical therapy and rotating the knee thing.  Is it the right knee, left knee, or the wee knee?

Just needed an excuse to check out the new and expanded corner.

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Post by: deepwater on July 21, 2010, 08:41:52 PM
good for you Teresa, I won't say anything that will send me to the corner as I am leaving the country and won't be able to enjoy it. (gotta save those times for when I can spend the quality time there.)

miss ya,


deepwater
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Post by: Bidah on July 21, 2010, 09:03:23 PM
Certainly have missed you around here M'ette, especially the whip cracking :)

-Bidah
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Post by: twyacht on July 21, 2010, 09:14:39 PM
Missed you big time Marshal'ette.

Most of us have been pushing the envelope around here, and yes, we miss you "correcting us".

Stay well this summer, and prayers to you and your family.

The bar in the corner has an open tab for Marshall, he needs to swing by and check out all the new decor....We even watched HGTV, and got in touch with our feng shui, to keep the sun out of our eyes while shooting in the afternoon.. ;)

tw
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Post by: tombogan03884 on July 21, 2010, 09:16:09 PM
      
 PARTY TIME !

                                                       ;D
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Post by: bulldog75 on July 22, 2010, 04:38:53 PM
When the cats away the mice will play.


       
  PARTY TIME !

                                                        ;D
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Post by: 2HOW on July 22, 2010, 07:22:08 PM
You're  always in our hearts, hon.   ;D
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Post by: Ulmus on July 22, 2010, 09:22:06 PM
Trust me, I understand.

It's a crazy-busy summer.
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Post by: MikeBjerum on July 22, 2010, 09:49:43 PM
When the cats away the mice will play.



Nah, nah, nah ... The cat is still here, and we are counting on him to lead the way ...

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/m58/is-1.jpg)

At least until mommy returns  ;D
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Post by: Teresa Heilevang on July 23, 2010, 11:58:07 PM
I mentioned about the wee-nee thing... Won't repeat what DR said.. hahaha

Things are still wild and hectic with me trying to multi task.. but I'm doing ok and keeping up. ( If I don't lose any weight inches when this is all over something is wrong..  :P

Had to get him to the chiropractor today. Sciatic went out.. and let me tell you.. that was intense..trying to do therapy on a leg that every time he lifted it.. it pulled the muscle and nerve in the low back and ass cheek.. I was up most of the night last night trying to help give him relief with ice.. pain pills .. moving him massage... hell I tried everything.

but after today and the adjustment.. he is like doing great.. walking great.. doing all the exercises great.. minimal pain in knee and hardly none now in the back..
 by golly I think we might be on the upside of the ordeal after all.

""Nurse Hatchett Rulzs"  hahaha

Thanks for all the love and hugs from afar...and ...............enjoy the corner.. cause when I get back??.........................Its going back the way it was.. the bare necessities and extra cuffs and chains on the walls.. I think I need to crack down more.

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Post by: ellis4538 on July 24, 2010, 07:13:41 AM
M'ette, glad things are working out.

Richard

PS:  I'll remember you if I ever need anything "massaged"!  LOL  Corner?  Yes mam!
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Post by: deepwater on July 24, 2010, 07:16:01 AM


nurse Ratched returning to clean up the corner...

deepwater
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Post by: seeker_two on July 24, 2010, 09:23:54 AM
You've got your work cut out for you, M'Ette.....they made a pretty impressive corner fort out of all those empty beer cans and pizza boxes....  ;D
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Post by: tombogan03884 on July 24, 2010, 03:33:13 PM
Chiropractors are vastly under rated.
It's amazing some of the pains they can cure with spinal adjustments.
 
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Post by: Pathfinder on July 26, 2010, 11:15:26 AM

Thanks for all the love and hugs from afar...and ...............enjoy the corner.. cause when I get back??.........................Its going back the way it was.. the bare necessities and extra cuffs and chains on the walls.. I think I need to crack down more.


Kinkeeeeeeeeee!!!

But then I always figured that about you . . . . .

Just sayin'


Eric made me say it!
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Post by: Solus on July 26, 2010, 12:28:07 PM
Kinkeeeeeeeeee!!!

But then I always figured that about you . . . . .

Just sayin'



Eric made me say it!

I thought the extras were so we could invite guests to visit?

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Post by: ericire12 on July 26, 2010, 03:20:39 PM
Eric made me say it!

 8)
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Post by: bryand71 on July 26, 2010, 07:19:37 PM
M'ette,
We all miss your smiiling face and wry sense of humor. Take care of yourself. We will keep chipping away at the corner till you get back. by that time, we will have our own zip code and will be finishing the exteriior walls.  :D

But the chains and cuffs will come in handy for our guests.... ;D
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Post by: bulldog75 on July 29, 2010, 08:34:43 PM
Cuffs and chains.

It is not a party until we break out the weedeater and the rubber chicken.

That will leave a mark.