The Ghoulie's: We Are Doing What We Are Loving December Challenge (Page 41)

kcarroll - 2009-12-19 10:24 AM

Hi Bill.  I've been under the weather with cold.  Tried to get a swim in this morning but cut it short, came home, and dove back under the covers.  Now to get out and pick up a few last minute things before we get snowed in for a day or two.

If the fever breaks, I will be snow shoeing tomorrow. Flurries just starting.  Hope we get lots!

How is your hip feeling?

iowagander - 2009-12-19 5:50 PM Happy Saturday Ghoulies! I'm sorry I haven't been around the last week and a half or so. I got hit in the face with a big pile of life, and things are finally starting to calm back down a touch.

Our wireless router at home died and I've been very busy cleaning up for Santa's arrival, so getting on the internet here is a pain in the butt. I've also been sick for the last week and a half which is always fun. I'm fairly certain I left half a lung on the sidewalk during my run today but it was worth it to get back on the road. And finally, things at work have been extremely busy. End of year deadlines, never-ending piles of paperwork, and a phone that rings off the hook have made it impossible to catch up with the Village from the office.

The good news is that I'm starting to feel a bit better, and work should be slowing down a bit now that the holidays are here. I still have a lot of work to do to get the house ready, but I'm making progress.

Speaking of which, I need to get going so I can get the kids off eachother's throats and continue my relentless but fruitless attempt at making our family and dining rooms look presentable. Take care everyone, and I'll check back in soon.

disturbed275 - 2009-12-18 3:50 PM Cool news.  I just got picked in the lottery for the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon to be held in May.  I just need to take a look at funds now to see if I can afford it.

iowagander - 2009-12-19 5:50 PM Happy Saturday Ghoulies! I'm sorry I haven't been around the last week and a half or so. I got hit in the face with a big pile of life, and things are finally starting to calm back down a touch.

Our wireless router at home died and I've been very busy cleaning up for Santa's arrival, so getting on the internet here is a pain in the butt. I've also been sick for the last week and a half which is always fun. I'm fairly certain I left half a lung on the sidewalk during my run today but it was worth it to get back on the road. And finally, things at work have been extremely busy. End of year deadlines, never-ending piles of paperwork, and a phone that rings off the hook have made it impossible to catch up with the Village from the office.

The good news is that I'm starting to feel a bit better, and work should be slowing down a bit now that the holidays are here. I still have a lot of work to do to get the house ready, but I'm making progress.

Speaking of which, I need to get going so I can get the kids off eachother's throats and continue my relentless but fruitless attempt at making our family and dining rooms look presentable. Take care everyone, and I'll check back in soon.

aspeelma - 2009-12-20 8:28 AM Good morning Ghoulies!!!1There was no run in the snow yesterday. I had wanted to be out of the house by 7:30. It was still dark and 20 degrees at that time and snowing pretty heavy. I decided it just wasn't worth it. My husband and his brothers are out plowing out all the driveways now, we had over a foot of snow. My husband's truck is 4-wheel drive, my car weighs 5lbs. He told me he would take me to the college or the Y later so I could run. I'm not looking forward to running 10 miles on a treadmill but it has to be done.I did some Christmas shopping Friday night, I'm not quite done yet, but almost. Now I just need to find some time to wrap everything. The kiddos may have to spend some time at Grandma's later today so I can at least get their gifts done.Have a great day Ghoulies!!!

iowagander - 2009-12-19 6:50 PM Happy Saturday Ghoulies! I'm sorry I haven't been around the last week and a half or so. I got hit in the face with a big pile of life, and things are finally starting to calm back down a touch.

Our wireless router at home died and I've been very busy cleaning up for Santa's arrival, so getting on the internet here is a pain in the butt. I've also been sick for the last week and a half which is always fun. I'm fairly certain I left half a lung on the sidewalk during my run today but it was worth it to get back on the road. And finally, things at work have been extremely busy. End of year deadlines, never-ending piles of paperwork, and a phone that rings off the hook have made it impossible to catch up with the Village from the office.

The good news is that I'm starting to feel a bit better, and work should be slowing down a bit now that the holidays are here. I still have a lot of work to do to get the house ready, but I'm making progress.

Speaking of which, I need to get going so I can get the kids off eachother's throats and continue my relentless but fruitless attempt at making our family and dining rooms look presentable. Take care everyone, and I'll check back in soon.

disturbed275 - 2009-12-20 12:50 PM

Yipers, 10 miles on the treadmill.  Best of luck to you!

skrtrnr - 2009-12-20 5:05 AM

well thats just FRIGGIN SUCKTASTIC JOHN.  at least all the sucktastic parts.

but good to see you back in the VILLAGE OF GHOUL, where you are welcomed 'home' with open arms, melon presses and sloppy kisses.

mwah.  mwah.  mwah.  mwah.   {{{{{{{{{TOM}}}}}}}}}}

be well, and hurry back.

stacieb

iowagander - 2009-12-20 5:32 PM

Thanks Stacie, it's great to be back. Melon presses and sloppy kisses are more than welcome

kcarroll - 2009-12-20 1:46 PM Afternoon ghoulies.  It's almost 3pm and I'm still in pj's.  The good news is I think the fever has finally broken.  I'm a soggy mess and have a raging headache.  So, a hot shower, more hot tea and finish the day in front of a fire. 

Hope everyone on the east coast is enjoying the snow.

kcarroll - 2009-12-21 9:45 AM Morning Ghoulies.  No fever today, but still have a headache, congestion and cough.   I'm off work this week....yeah.  Although I doubt I'll be doing much for the next day or two. 

wgraves7582 - 2009-12-21 7:25 AM Morning everyone.  Back in the office for 3 long days before 10 days off in hopefully sunny Florida.  We switched plans and are leaving noon Christmas day.  The in-laws switched from a Supreme Turkey dinner to Lazagna and I told my wife I can get lazagna many places lets leave Christmas day for Florida.  She talked to her parents and they were good with it - I would have left anyways but it made them feel good asking I am sure!

1 extra day in Florida now - yeah!!!

Shopping is 90% done and now it is packing time.

kcarroll - 2009-12-21 9:45 AM Morning Ghoulies.  No fever today, but still have a headache, congestion and cough.   I'm off work this week....yeah.  Although I doubt I'll be doing much for the next day or two. 

iowagander - 2009-12-20 6:32 PM

Thanks Stacie, it's great to be back. Melon presses and sloppy kisses are more than welcome

aspeelma - 2009-12-20 9:28 AM Good morning Ghoulies!!!1There was no run in the snow yesterday. I had wanted to be out of the house by 7:30. It was still dark and 20 degrees at that time and snowing pretty heavy. I decided it just wasn't worth it. My husband and his brothers are out plowing out all the driveways now, we had over a foot of snow. My husband's truck is 4-wheel drive, my car weighs 5lbs. He told me he would take me to the college or the Y later so I could run. I'm not looking forward to running 10 miles on a treadmill but it has to be done.I did some Christmas shopping Friday night, I'm not quite done yet, but almost. Now I just need to find some time to wrap everything. The kiddos may have to spend some time at Grandma's later today so I can at least get their gifts done.Have a great day Ghoulies!!!