What are YOU looking forward to???

[~SweetCheeks~]

Got the call I have been waiting months for, my first skin removal surgery was approved. I am excited, anxious and nervous lol. Also looking forward to my workout with my trainer tomorrow.

[girl_dee]

Got the call I have been waiting months for, my first skin removal surgery was approved. I am excited, anxious and nervous lol. Also looking forward to my workout with my trainer tomorrow.

congratulations! :bunchflowers:

[girl_dee]

Some.time off!!!!!!

[Gemme]

Chat and a hot date.

[Chad]

Happy hour tomorrow night and I am putting together a fun gift.


:cheesy:

[cinnamongrrl]

Being on the road tomorrow...

I haven't left NC for well over a year. A road trip, and certainly a trip home, have been long overdue...

Can't wait to hug my mom.... :)

[NavyButch]

A camping trip I am planning for Sept. A buddy of mine is coming up from Louisiana to go on it with me- it is going to be a good time for sure.

[nina03]

I'm graduating from law school in a week and a half, and my parents are coming to town. I'm taking them to karaoke at a men's leather bar, because it's my favorite place to do karaoke.

[Medusa]

I'm looking forward to feeling human again! Day 4 of mutant crud is NO FUN!

[girl_dee]

new brakes on my little car. You can only use your horn for so long....

[Gayandgray]

June when my family comes down for the weekend.

[Blade]

Getting my boat back in the water

[JDeere]

Birthday celebration weekend!

[Gayandgray]

My day off Monday!!!

[girl_dee]

Pedicure today! :blueheels:

[AmazonDC]

Getting off work and going out to dinner at My favorite place to eat dumplings

[Chad]

I am looking forward to the Kentucky Derby today.


:cowboy:

[JDeere]

Birthday cake!!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

End of June into July.....

I'm going on a "working vacation" to Seattle!

I've never been on the west coast before. I'm beyond excited for this opportunity. Two weeks to see to as much as humanly possible. I can hardly wait!!


:hangloose:

[Chad]

Birthday cake!!!!

Hey buddy, it is your birthday?

Happy birthday! !

Have a blast.

[MsTinkerbelly]

End of June into July.....

I'm going on a "working vacation" to Seattle!

I've never been on the west coast before. I'm beyond excited for this opportunity. Two weeks to see to as much as humanly possible. I can hardly wait!!


:hangloose:

You won't ever want to leave......

[firegal]

I pray I can make the plans to see one.... a wonderfull lady and her best bud..first week of June in a resort town.

my dad on hospice is such a estimate. For many months.

I am very worn out as the last nine yrs since.... my mom passed....we took care of her for 4 yrs as she passed dementia... littlte sis with 20 months later cancer 5 yr battle...

now my 90 yr old dad is plain wearing out......CHF, dementia.... He thinks I am still working...retired from fire dept 2 yrs ago after a 36 yr career, asks about my lil sis who passed 2 yrs ago ....cancer...


she was my besty friend!

for the first time in 9 yrs my life will be mine and no shadows!

TP

I pray we can keep him at home!

[RockOn]

I am looking forward to breakfast.

I could not seem to get enough to eat today. I never became satisfactorily full.

In the morning I am having 5 waffles, 5 hot dogs and 2 large milks. Will nuke the hot dogs, then squeeze all the oil from them with paper towels.

I am salivating just typing it into this reply box. ;)

[Gemme]

Talking to Him again. It always makes me smile so big.

[clay]

I pray I can make the plans to see one.... a wonderfull lady and her best bud..first week of June in a resort town.

my dad on hospice is such a estimate. For many months.

I am very worn out as the last nine yrs since.... my mom passed....we took care of her for 4 yrs as she passed dementia... littlte sis with 20 months later cancer 5 yr battle...

now my 90 yr old dad is plain wearing out......CHF, dementia.... He thinks I am still working...retired from fire dept 2 yrs ago after a 36 yr career, asks about my lil sis who passed 2 yrs ago ....cancer...


she was my besty friend!

for the first time in 9 yrs my life will be mine and no shadows!

TP

I pray we can keep him at home!

Buddy...I am so glad you will get to visit that special lady & that amazing best bud as well!! I KNOW you 3 will have an incredibly great visit. I am STILL waiting to have mine out there with you!...jus sayin

WE NEED to chat soon! Lots to tell you!

It HAS been such a long, hard, & difficult time for you. I would def help you out if I were closer!

Be gentle with yourself & make the most of the visits next month! I heart you my dear friend....clay

[QueenofSmirks]

Team Poker tournament!

[girl_dee]

my new tattoo tomorrow, i've been waiting 10 years to be brave enough!

[Gemme]

my new tattoo tomorrow, i've been waiting 10 years to be brave enough!

It's tomorrow?!?!?!?!

Congrats and you'll do great; I just know it! Can't wait to see it!

[AmazonDC]

Talkiing to her.... she always makes Me hapoy instantly

[clay]

Our upcoming visit, then a couple weeks later, spending summer with her!!!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1:30 p.m., when I can leave this place full of Monday madness!

[Brisa]

More beach time, boating, a planned weekend getaway and planning a week's vacation..........:canadian:

[cinnamongrrl]

leaving for Massachusetts in about an hour!

car is nearly packed and dogs are ready to roll! (and kitty Eleanor too....bless her heart)

[clay]

leaving for Massachusetts in about an hour!

car is nearly packed and dogs are ready to roll! (and kitty Eleanor too....bless her heart)

Safe travels my friend!!

[girl_dee]

It's tomorrow?!?!?!?!

Congrats and you'll do great; I just know it! Can't wait to see it!

YESSSSsss :|

[Blade]

This weekend in the mountains. Suppose to rain but who cares Im still in the mountains

[NavyButch]

For the sunrise, because that means a new day has started and today will be gone.

[bright_arrow]

No more classes so I can get back to living life!

[girl_dee]

Hopping on a plane in one month...... :eyebat:

[NavyButch]

Having a b-day celebration for My sister this coming weekend. I bought her a drum set for her b-day and I am going to surprise her with it. Can not wait to see the look on her face- that is seriously what I am looking forward to.

[Contradictor]

Finishing this course and being able to work again! I'm fed up of being skint. I want life to be a bit less chaotic but I'll have to see how that one pans out :)

[JDeere]

Friday, after work! Enough said!

[PaPa]

Getting my hands dirty in the soil...working the ground...putting a smaller garden in this year...

[NavyButch]

Having a b-day celebration for My sister this coming weekend. I bought her a drum set for her b-day and I am going to surprise her with it. Can not wait to see the look on her face- that is seriously what I am looking forward to.

Tomorrow!!! is the day!! This is going to be her face >>> :| she has no idea at all

[Mel C.]

October...boy is there a surprise announcement coming!

[MsTinkerbelly]

October...boy is there a surprise announcement coming!

But...but....October is sooooooo far away!

Hint?

[girl_dee]

well now, October! :sunglass:

[Mel C.]

But...but....October is sooooooo far away!

Hint?

Think BIG...really, really BIG!

[Soft*Silver]

for mother's day, my daughter and SIL and grand children are taking me and hubbie to the Akron Zoo. Its smaller so I can navigate better with my limited mobility. My sister and her two grand children are joining us. Then we are all going out to eat at the Spagetti Warehouse? they picked it, not me..

[Chad]

Mother's Day with mom and fun time with friends soon.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Think BIG...really, really BIG!

Tease!! :byebye:

[IrishAmazon]

the weekend with Mom and her life long BFF

[Mel C.]

Tease!! :byebye:

Uh huh. The announcement will be made before Tuesday. Fair enough?

[NavyButch]

Picking up a new member to my household at 11am!!

[AmazonDC]

June 23rd.... it needs to hurry up and get here

[Brisa]

this Nor'Easter to go away...................

[Chad]

Lunch with mom today. The restaurant we are headed to overlooks a beautiful Texas River. We have been there many times and know the menu by heart. We have so many lovely memories at that restaurant.

:cowboy:

[girl_dee]

Being ablemto.stop when i mash the brake pedal!

[Gemme]

I can't wait to smell Him and squish Him and love up on Him all kinds of ways, some of which are not entirely legal.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Uh huh. The announcement will be made before Tuesday. Fair enough?

I guess it will have to do.... :sunglass:

[DapperButch]

I can't wait to smell Him and squish Him and love up on Him all kinds of ways, some of which are not entirely legal.

haha!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPdHaNr0OAY

[*Anya*]

I think she is so funny!

I particularly like her Sean Spicer skits!

wXzNufNaVQo

[Gemme]

haha!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPdHaNr0OAY

You picked the part where Daffy gets his ass beat.

That's not entirely off base.

:thinking:

I'm looking forward to that too.

[Mel C.]

I'm looking forward to October because...

There will be a BFP gathering October 6-9, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Many threads will be popping up regarding the event (not sponsored by BFP), but I couldn't contain my excitement!!!!

[girl_dee]

WOOOHOOO!!! Glad its official!

I'm looking forward to October because...

There will be a BFP gathering October 6-9, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Many threads will be popping up regarding the event (not sponsored by BFP), but I couldn't contain my excitement!!!!

[DapperButch]

I'm looking forward to October because...

There will be a BFP gathering October 6-9, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Many threads will be popping up regarding the event (not sponsored by BFP), but I couldn't contain my excitement!!!!

Well, HELL! We want the details, NOW!

Make a thread under Special Events. That is where people post non-BFP events.

[nina03]

This time tomorrow I'll be with my Daddy and I can't wait.

[JDeere]

When I can finally say no and be without her in my life.

[NavyButch]

Our company picnic tomorrow at a beautiful local State Park- going to take a change of clothes so I can do some walking/hiking.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Going home from the hospital tomorrow and being in my own bed. And eating an actual meal. Pain meds to kick in.

[Chad]

Going home from the hospital tomorrow and being in my own bed. And eating an actual meal. Pain meds to kick in.

My best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[bright_arrow]

Time with loved ones 😘

[IrishAmazon]

A day all of my own making, no promises to keep, no one I should see, nothing I need to do, beside make sure my four legged loves are well loved.

[girl_dee]

Time with loved ones 😘

THIS................

[NavyButch]

Picking up Lilly tomorrow!!

(then wondering if I am going to keep that name for her, or choose a new one)

[IrishAmazon]

I'm so excited I get to go back to Oregon next month for time with a perfect person and her amazing family in my most favorite place!

[NavyButch]

Tomorrow being Friday- it has been a lonnnng week. I am seriously not going to plan anything for this weekend- except relaxation.

[girl_dee]

a lunch date with a cutie pie on Saturday! :blush:

[homoe]

a lunch date with a cutie pie on Saturday! :blush:

You go girl.................

[firegal]

Someday seeing homoe when hy is in Tacoma!

[Kobi]

After 3 days in the high 80's and 90's, I'm already looking forward to winter.

[Chad]

I am looking forward to a quiet weekend at home this weekend.

And I am super excited about my trip Northeast. Yay!


:flying:

[clay]

My sweetheart's upcoming visit!

Then in June I am going to visit her for an extended period!

[IrishAmazon]

Melissa Concert in Laughlin tomorrow night.

[girl_dee]

getting my tattoo finished in a few days........

[bright_arrow]

getting my tattoo finished in a few days........

Getting a third tattoo. Your tattoo is gorgeous!

[Chad]

I am taking mom to New Orleans and to Mississippi on a little driving vacation this year. I am excited to see things through her eyes and to learn all about the history of the places we will see. My mom is a student of history.


:cowboy:

[easygoingfemme]

My entire day ahead. I have a good feeling about this one.

[Gayandgray]

Memorial weekend. It happens to be my weekend off AND my holiday off! How lucky can I get????:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose::hangloose ::hangloose:

[bright_arrow]

The donuts I just remembered we have, and maybe some peppermint hot chocolate

[cinnamongrrl]

I've made the decision to return to school to finish my bachelor's degree once and for all.

Now it's just a matter of where I go and what do I take.....

My associate's is in general studies/liberal arts so I could in any direction I want really.

I'm thinking nursing is off the table. I'll have to do some research and maybe talk to an advisor and see what looks good.

It feels good to have an open path before me....... :)

[JDeere]

Even though I have shitty co workers, going into work tomorrow. I need the money.

[Gemme]

Even though I have shitty co workers, going into work tomorrow. I need the money.


Welcome to adulting! lol

I am looking forward to tomorrow as today is my Friday. Of course, I'll have to work the weekend before the holiday but I really need some time off now.

[Kobi]

The closing on my mom's house today.

Picking an appropriate outfit to wear is taking more time than the actual closing will take. :blink:

[girl_dee]

Palm Freaking Springs!!!!!!

[NavyButch]

I think I am going to take My newly purchased camping stuff out for a trial run this long weekend coming up. Thought, most places are likely sold out- I might have to try it out in the backyard. haha I am also looking forward (still) to My buddy from Lousiana visiting in September- where we will do a camping outing together.

[girl_dee]

Going to two new places this year!!!

[Bèsame*]

Vacation! !! I'm going to visit family.

[Chad]

I have two business trips planned where I will be on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico all day. I have a meeting of the minds planned in June and it will be hard work but my brain will get a work out.

My trip to New England and NYC is approaching and I am super excited.

[homoe]

I have two business trips planned where I will be on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico all day. I have a meeting of the minds planned in June and it will be hard work but my brain will get a work out.

My trip to New England and NYC is approaching and I am super excited

FYI you can plan on me begging you for blank picture postcards of the big apple..plan accordingly :giggle:

[Chad]

FYI you can plan on me begging you for blank picture postcards of the big apple..plan accordingly :giggle:

Blank? Do you want some for the Postcard group? Yes, I will look for some. Remind me though.

[homoe]

Blank? Do you want some for the Postcard group? Yes, I will look for some. Remind me though.

Believe me I won't let you forget, and no not for the postcard exchange for my own enjoyment actually..........

[firegal]

Getting my sisters cable box replaced tomorow as it went out yesterday and I'm watching my dad (hospice) all nite tonite and tomorow while my sister works.makes for a very long slow nite.

[firegal]

Also getting on a plane tues morn for a week trip and good company.

[IrishAmazon]

On Tuesday I get the house to my self for a week, Roommate goes out of town just me n Riley my sweet old dog.

[Logicaly]

Seeing how clean our carpets get from our new carpet shampooer!

[girl_dee]

California!.........Vegas!

[Lyte]

I'm on vacation and I'm looking forward to everyday I'm not at work! Wee!! ;)

[girl_dee]

this tattoo not itching anymore.......

[IrishAmazon]

Long dark road at midnight
No city light no traffic
Cool dessert wind beating on my bare neck and back
The white noise of the wind in my ears and my hair.

Me the stars and reflective white and yellow lines.

This for me, is better than any spa day..

[cinnamongrrl]

Heading home....

The mountains have been calling me for days....

<3

[Bèsame*]

Cake tomorrow!

Now to just decide which cake I really want.



(I want them all...)

[girl_dee]

Cake tomorrow!

Now to just decide which cake I really want.



(I want them all...)

i hope you enjoy your cake!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Getting our kitten in two weeks!

[firegal]

After a pleasant flight,dinner with a special lady.

[clay]

After a pleasant flight,dinner with a special lady.

Hoping it involved some "cottage cheese" buddy! lol

[Orema]

Her return.

[Bèsame*]

The ferry ride tomorrow .


Oh wait, I've been informed it's a barge!

[RockOn]

I am looking forward to leaving the Wound Clinic tomorrow after my 10:00 a.m. appointment. Been back to the doctor 3 times this past week and all test results came in. I do not have dibetes, no staph infection, no bone infection. The hole I knocked in my shin on March 11th will not heal. I imagine tomorrow they will cut out the ugly, scrape it good, clean it and send me on my way. We will have a serious conversation before they do anything invasive about their ideas regarding a pain management plan. My calf burns and hurts all over the inside. The thought of them cutting on this wound, even with shots to deaden the pain sends me through the roof about pain afterwards. I am glad I never liked pain meds in the least so I do not worry about my addiction problem from the past raising its ugly head. That is a huge blessing. I do not suffer well.

Last week, I called one of my nurses "Nurse Ratched" and she laughed. I did a prank yesterday morning. Copied a photo off the Internet of Nurse Ratched (actress Louise Fletcher) from 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest. Put photo in Word and made a heading in large letters. BE AFRAID - NURSE RATCHED WORKS HERE TO INCLUDE my doctor's name and all associated nurses. I smuggled it into my appointment yesterday. Went into stealth mode and placed it in stretigic places around the doctor-s office. They all got a big kick out of it. Not joking, this Nurse Ratched called me twice Friday to remind me of the Wound Center appt. I told her they had all told me multiple times. She said, "well, it is because we know you." I told her that I felt they all had ganged up on me. That is when I decided to make the little Nurse Ratched poster to decorate their walls.

It will be okay soon I hope and I can close the book on this issue.

[Gemme]

I am looking forward to leaving the Wound Clinic tomorrow after my 10:00 a.m. appointment. Been back to the doctor 3 times this past week and all test results came in. I do not have dibetes, no staph infection, no bone infection. The hole I knocked in my shin on March 11th will not heal. I imagine tomorrow they will cut out the ugly, scrape it good, clean it and send me on my way. We will have a serious conversation before they do anything invasive about their ideas regarding a pain management plan. My calf burns and hurts all over the inside. The thought of them cutting on this wound, even with shots to deaden the pain sends me through the roof about pain afterwards. I am glad I never liked pain meds in the least so I do not worry about my addiction problem from the past raising its ugly head. That is a huge blessing. I do not suffer well.

Last week, I called one of my nurses "Nurse Ratched" and she laughed. I did a prank yesterday morning. Copied a photo off the Internet of Nurse Ratched (actress Louise Fletcher) in m
1975 movie One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest. Put photo in Word and made a heading in large letters. BE AFRAID - NURSE RATCHED WORKS HERE TO INCLUDE my doctor's name and all associated nurses. I smuggled it into my appointment yesterday. Went into stealth mode and placed it in stretigic places around the doctor-s office. They all got a big kick out of it. Not joking, this Nurse Ratched called me twice Friday to remind me of the Wound Center appt. I told her they had all told me multiple times. She said, "well, it is because we know you." I told her that I felt they all had ganged up on me. That is when I decided to make the little Nurse Ratched poster to decorate their walls.

It will be okay soon I hope and I can close the book on this issue.

Well, it sounds like you have a good team looking out for you. Here are some other reasons it might not be healing.

Given what I know about you, #4 is a very likely reason. Hope they figure it out and get you healed up quick!

A non-healing wound is generally defined as a wound that will not heal within four weeks. If a wound does not heal within this usual time period, the cause is usually found in underlying conditions that have either gone unnoticed or untreated. In general, there are five reasons why wounds will not heal and more than one of these conditions can be operating at the same time.

They are:
1.Poor Circulation
2.Infection
3.Edema
4.Inadequate Nutrition
5.Repetitive Trauma to the Wound


Poor Circulation

Wounds heal most efficiently when there is easy access to and from the wound site through the body's circulatory system. Here, the two issues impeding the healing process are arterial insufficiency, where there is compromised blood flow to a wound site through the arteries; and venous insufficiency, where spent blood and fluids cannot return up through the veins.

With arterial insufficiency, the most common cause is Peripheral Atherosclerosis Disease (PASD). This occurs when plaque forms on the inside of arteries and impedes blood flow. Treatments may include artery bypass or angioplasty to open the artery that is obstructed.

With venous insufficiency, the valves inside the veins that prevent the backflow of fluids are not functioning properly. Thus, blood and fluids leak out and pool in the lower extremities. The challenges presented involve forcing blood and fluids back into the tissues and veins and then manually or mechanically pumping them back up toward the heart. This can be accomplished through various kinds of compression therapy including compression stockings and bands, manual lymphatic drainage and electronic sequential venopneumatic pumps. In extreme cases, a vein specialist can employ venous ablation where a tiny laser is passed into an insufficient vein. That vein closes down completely, allowing the body to re-route blood and fluids up through more viable veins.

Infection

Infection is the proliferation of bacteria, virus or fungus in or under a wound site that inhibits the natural and timely healing of the wound. Normally, when these invaders enter a wound site they are quickly overtaken and destroyed by the millions of fresh white blood cells the body makes every day.

But when the wound is compromised by any of the other four conditions described in this article, infections can be difficult to resolve. That's particularly true when the infection originates on or around a bone (osteomyelitis). With no other place to go, the infection "tunnels" up to the skin surface and forms a lesion or sore. Here, diagnosing the type of bacteria is the key to resolving the infection through excellent wound care and competent administration of IV antibiotics.

Infections may also be surgically excised as with abscesses and cysts. Once the infection is treated and eradicated, the body is then able to resume its normal course of organic wound healing.

Edema

Edema is fluid that accumulates in the skin, dermis or fatty tissue and usually occurs in the lower extremities. This fluid build up is typically due to venous insufficiency (poor venous return) and is a risk for developing sores (venous ulcers). Once those sores form, edema is also a major barrier to healing by blocking the flow of nutrients to and from the area.

As with poor circulation, various forms of compression therapy are employed to transport or force the fluids back into the circulatory system including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapies and specific medications like Lasix. Once the edema has been resolved, proper wound healing can occur.

Protein Malnutrition

Just as you cannot build a house without the building blocks, bricks or foundation, the body cannot build new tissues without an adequate supply of protein. In fact, insufficient nutrition is, by far, the most overlooked reason why wounds will not heal.

Treating the outside of wounds with grafts, flaps, special compression wraps and debriding agents can only heal wounds to the degree that there is adequate nutrition inside the body. So with malnutrition and insufficient protein intake, the wound-healing process is fundamentally halted until these insufficiencies are corrected.

This means a very substantial intake increase is needed to heal wounds in addition to the amounts needed to carry on normal daily body functions. In fact, the amount of protein alone needed can be up to three times the recommended daily requirement. At Encompass HealthCare, we use blood work along with an indirect calorimeter to determine a patient's nutritional needs during healing.

Repetitive Trauma to the Wound

When a wound undergoes repetitive pressure due to bumping or rubbing against a surface, it is said to be undergoing repetitive trauma. This can lengthen the healing process or stop it completely. This problem is magnified in paraplegic patients since they cannot feel if one or both of their feet are continuously bumping on their wheelchair, for example.

Similarly, in spinal cord injury patients, pressure ulcers can develop due to lack of body movement such as when they are sleeping in the same position night after night without the ability to shift, or even when watching a two-hour movie without repositioning.

In these cases, diligent offloading and repositioning are keys to resolving repetitive trauma to the wound. Then, normal blood circulation can resume and wound healing can occur.

As you can see, it's important to understand the five reasons why a wound won't heal: poor circulation, infection, edema, insufficient nutrition, and repetitive trauma to the wound. The challenge to wound care providers is to recognize these conditions when they are occurring and also to understand that more than one condition can be operating at the same time.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 3, 2013 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.

[girl_dee]

getting my long overdue haircut tonight.

[easygoingfemme]

Seeing Wonder Woman tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Seeing a good friend for tea.

[Kätzchen]

Being my self again, in the best shape ever. After surgery, we (the doctors and I) hope to drop me back into the PT pool again, where I will, hopefully, make the biggest come back ever.

:cheerleader: :cheer: :cheerleader:

[RockOn]

Gemme, you are probably correct about not meeting nutritional needs with food intake. I am going to do better. Thanks for your response and I also thank the ones who left considerate notes in reputation comments. I have really been fried about this for the past couple of weeks. The pain keeps increasing ... plus my foot and calf swelled to the point I could not bend my foot much. And it was so shiny, needed shades to look at it.

I feel confident this specialist can fix it. No cutting today, appt next week for tests ... he said he needs roadmap and that is why more testing ... very fixable but not a quick fix... I go see him again next week 2 days after tests. I am quoting doctor --->>> "wound is in an oxygen starved place and being that deep, it won't ever heal by itself"

Who could have known besides medical people? I have never heard of that before now.

Glad now I went ... pain has been quite annoying and really worsening lately.

Oh... and if anyone got the idea I was "skerred" to show up for the appt today, I wasn't really afraid ... only pretending. LOL! ��

Honestly, I need to quit reading so much medical info online. Some is correct, some is not. I don't know the difference.

I came home and am now watching new puppy Jeffrey and Jennifer wrestle in the yard. Kevin is right here beside me. He knows it is too hot for him to exert himself. I am so blessed to have such good children. :)

Happy Day to All of You

[girl_dee]

Apparently a busy weekend!

[Wrang1er]

David Sedaris being in Cincinnati on October 30th. I've wanted to see him forever. :)

[Soft*Silver]

taking the wee grandgirl to another horse auction tonight, and then on Sunday, a horse show!

[IrishAmazon]

Dinner with the parents of my ex, Mom called and insisted, it's very sweet of them.

[girl_dee]

next road trip....

[cinnamongrrl]

Tomorrow....

My youngest told me she wants to start college but doesn't know where to begin.

I've been doing the school thing for a while now so I told her we can go first thing Monday and start the process. She is SO excited.

I had a college catalog and she poured over it for hours last night. So glad to see one of my babies going on to college :) Now she just needs to decide on a major. She's leaning towards environmental studies which makes me even happier....

Super proud mom y'all :)

[BullDog]

The future. I can't wait!

[girl_dee]

Thai and Sake' very soon.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Meeting an online friend for the first time tomorrow.

[Logicaly]

So many awesome vacations/trips coming up this summer. Hydra Comic Con this month, 4th of July weekend with my sister/nephew, and a few other trips that we have planned this summer. Going to be AMAZING!

[girl_dee]

3 more sleeps!

[girl_dee]

2 more sleeps!

[AmazonDC]

16 days...

[IrishAmazon]

I took a long weekend, and get to hang out with a cousin, which means hanging out and crazy stories!

[girl_dee]

ONE more sleep!

[easygoingfemme]

Tonight my executive director is participating in a "Battle of the Bartenders" fundraiser so that will be a fun after work field trip for us all!
Tomorrow night - a good night in for board games at my house.
Saturday a renaissance fest.
Sunday my local Pridefest! This year going with my friends and taking my daughter and her friends. Whoop!

[StudMafia]

Im looking forward too sleeping. Long week 😩

[StudMafia]

4 more sleeps!!

[*Anya*]

Just getting through today, another work day.

It has been a difficult week and every day, the alarm has awakened me.

I used to wake up automatically.

I think those days are over.

[Gemme]

Getting my hair did later today.

[CherryWine]

This weekend I'm going to the country to spend some time outdoors in the sunshine...fishing with my dad and hiking in the woods. I'm way overdue for some quality time with Mother Nature. :)

[Gayandgray]

For some hot weather and sunshine to finally get here!!

[cinnamongrrl]

Tomorrow. ...

I'm taking my daughter to do her FAFSA at her school, then we are taking a little road trip....

I found out a restaurant I've always wanted to go to was closing next week. So,tomorrow we are daytripping to Maggie Valley to go to Joey's Pancake House for the first and last time. ..

[Mel C.]

A fantastic weekend!

[Chad]

I am looking forward to vacation!

It will be a blast.

:flying: :danceparty:

[Gemme]

I'm looking forward to His visit.

[firegal]

Having dinner Tuesday with the IAFF General President and Secretary/Treasurer.

[JDeere]

When I go noodling in Oklahoma!

Soon!

[girl_dee]

being able to collapse after the family leaves tomorrow.

[Gemme]

For the anxiety to fade away.

[LaDivina]

Barcelona!!!!

:dance2::toast::cheer:

[Slow breath]

Seeing U2 on Friday to start Toronto Pride festivities!! Oh, and the end of the school year, two weeks. Come on summer vacay!

[bright_arrow]

Sitting down to bbq, jalapeno and corn mac n cheese and ice cold drinks

[Orema]

Taking time off from work in July. I should be able to take the first week off.

[Lyte]

Wednesday! We're having a potluck for the start of summer. I'm making strawberry shortcake... with real homemade whipped cream. <~ favy!! :)

[Stone-Butch]

Taking my new lady out to dinner. Our first meet but we have chatted on the phone quite a lot. She sounds like a solid, understanding, very funny woman.

[Gemme]

This weekend!!!!!

[AmazonDC]

To holding My babygrl this weekend... 4 more days

[girl_dee]

Labor Day Weekend!

[girl_dee]

Possibly seeing fireworks on a lake foe the 4th
Possible camping at same lake next weekend

[IrishAmazon]

Freinds and Lake Tahoe for the 4th 😁

[Gayandgray]

My family coming down from Pa this weekend!!!

[kittygrrl]

Fall, mulled apple cider, pumpkins, warm cookies, wool sweaters, crisp air

[Logicaly]

Pride this weekend! We are discussing which events we want to go to!

[Gayandgray]

Starting my new job!!!! Classroom orientation is the 27th and 28th of this month!!:praying:

[JDeere]

Couples Massage with my ex in July LOL I guess we are calling it bestie massage day.

[Gemme]

Everything!

[girl_dee]

A great weekend! I love having plans!

Seeing Wonder Woman seperately together with a dear friend

Seeing the doc on Tues to figure out about these nosebleeds. So over it!

[Degotoga]

Weather permitting, the first river float of the year, this weekend. Already got the tubes and floating ice chests out and ready to be loaded into my truck.
Bring. It. On.

[2qt]

A SLEEP IN.... Tgif..... Weekend is near.... Just keep swimming just keep swimming! :bowdown:

[CherryWine]

My best friend and her little family are coming down for a visit next week. I've not seen them since October, and I miss them. There will be much laughter and foolishness. :)

Also, like kittygirl, I'm already looking forward to autumn and all that it brings.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Finally getting the motivation to make dinner!

[A. Spectre]

Going to Beaver Island for a long weekend to celebrate my girls birthday ! Usually fly there in a 4 seater airplane, this will be the first time taking the ferry.

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This island is a relic of the past, peaceful and not highly strung. I usually find fantastic nautical collectibles here.

[Chad]

Dinner and drinks soon with a new friend.


:cowboy:

[JDeere]

An actual night of sleep with no disturbances.

[girl_dee]

actually cooking something home made today.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Sleeping on my brand-new 100% cotton percale sheets. I have already washed them and put them on the bed. They are delightfully crisp and cool and waiting for me!

[girl_dee]

More time with her! :awww:

[Lecheloco]

My vacation that starts in 11 hrs

[cinnamongrrl]

Seattle baby! I'll be there by 11 tonight....



:sunglass:

[Chad]

I have 5 days off for the 4th of July. I am looking forward to being home. I may secretly smoke a brisket for mom...shhh.

:bbq:

[Sweet Bliss]

A fresh new day tomorrow.
:rainbowAfro:

[Gayandgray]

Orientation for my new job tomorrow:hangloose::hangloose: And my family coming back in August!!:hangloose::hangloose:

[girl_dee]

getting back into shape.

[Greco]

visiting family...and heading to visit austin, tx finally...


Greco

[girl_dee]

an appointment to get my mane tamed tonight!

:1femme:

[indigo]

taking a long bath...with a glass of sparkling water :D

[cinnamongrrl]

More coffee

Doing touristy things today

Buying shoes that don't hurt my feets

[Sweet Bliss]

A day above ground.
:byebye:

[Chad]

When I leave work today I will have the next 5 days off. Yay!


:happyjump:

[Canela]

This morning I was looking forward to taking a short trip to San Antonio for personal reasons and instead I'm getting ready to go to Fort Lauderdale for work.

I'm looking forward to that definitely

[girl_dee]

Next payday, this one is shot!

[JDeere]

5 pm today!

Going to the lake till Sunday maybe Monday.

[Mel C.]

Boo time...ALL weekend!

[CherryWine]

I'll be spending the weekend catching up with some dear old friends, and then taking a couple of days off work to do whatever I please. :dance1:

[clay]

I will be spending a special 4th of July this year! Old friends...new friends....fireworks....memories!

[Gayandgray]

Starting my new job this weekend!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A 4-day weekend starting NOW!

[easygoingfemme]

Getting in my bed tonight.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Medusa]

I'm looking forward to a little Pokemon hunting and shopping at the Farmer's market and then cuddle time on the couch with all of my favorite beasts! :hangloose:

[Kätzchen]

Cooler weather...... Especially for the month of July.

[Kosmo]

Breakfast tomorrow in our favorite college town; holiday/her birthday; the drive-in.

[Kosmo]

Well, I reckon a trip to Harbor Freight for a new tool for my next butch project.

[PaPa]

A morning off tomorrow...I NEED it!

[Chad]

I am looking forward to taking mom and her friend out for some fine dining seafood tomorrow. :)

[2qt]

Summer..... Because it's bloody freezing on this side of the world.... :eek::eek:

[girl_dee]

a night alone in my own space!

[Penelope]

And what a nice breakfast it was! :flowers: PLUS leftovers tomorrow morning!! :cheer: :eating:

Breakfast tomorrow in our favorite college town; holiday/her birthday; the drive-in.

[Canela]

She's making her debut in the next few hours!

I'm over the moon!!! :cheer:

[girl_dee]

She's making her debut in the next few hours!

I'm over the moon!!! :cheer:

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! :congrats:

[Canela]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! :congrats:

Thank you so much! She's beautiful and mommy and baby are doing really good.

[LaDivina]

Tuesday night...finally going to see Wonder Woman!!

[JDeere]

Sleep tonight, I am way tired and I have to be up early to go to work, tomorrow.

[Gemme]

Thank you so much! She's beautiful and mommy and baby are doing really good.

Congrats, Canela!

[clay]

Tomorrow....tomorrow.....is only a day aaaawwwaayyyyy...

Going to be a really beautiful 4th of July this year!!!

[Canela]

Congrats, Canela!

Thank you my sweet friend! ❤

[cinnamongrrl]

Seeing my honey's new place when I get back home <3

[Penelope]

Lots and lots of Starbucks...I have $75 on my gold card now! :coffee: :fireworks:

[A. Spectre]

Okay, Okay, THIS has been on my bucket list for some time now. It seems apropos to jump out of a hot air balloon today to celebrate the 4th of July. Before some of you think this is so brave, I will be piggybacking with an instructor, so there is very little danger. I've been training in an indoor parachute jumping facility.

READY! SET! JUMP!


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[Kätzchen]

To each day in the month of July (second only to December).

[girl_dee]

Okay, Okay, THIS has been on my bucket list for some time now. It seems apropos to jump out of a hot air balloon today to celebrate the 4th of July. Before some of you think this is so brave, I will be piggybacking with an instructor, so there is very little danger. I've been training in an indoor parachute jumping facility.

READY! SET! JUMP!


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This is AWESOME!!!!

[Mel C.]

Seeing my parents, sleeping in my own bed, bring home.

[Penelope]

the drive-in...always a good time! :movieguy: :girleating:

[easygoingfemme]

the drive-in...always a good time! :movieguy: :girleating:

I love going to the drive in! Have fun :)

[clay]

My birthday this year....is promising to be a really swell week.....I can hardly wait....:)

[Orema]

Hearing Jay-Z's new cd, 4:44.

I just ordered it.

:bow:

[2qt]

For these ikea cabinets to magically assemble themselves..... :praying:

[girl_dee]

55 days when i can safely collapse :heartbeat::heartbeat:

[JDeere]

Saturday but mainly Friday after 5 pm.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

The first upcoming trip is a mini-vacay, not that far from home at all. The primary point of the vacation is to be spoiled in a 4-1/2 star hotel for two days. We'll swim in the pool, order room service, enjoy the amazing sheets, and eat at a nearby highly rated bistro. We're going to finish off Sunday afternoon with a sing-along showing of "Mary Poppins" at the Fox Theater. It's going to be so much fun! and is only about 2 weeks away.

The second trip is going to be a proper vacation - a week in September in Panama City Beach, staying in a cool retro mom and pop motel. They even have kitchenettes! which we will use to save a little money, and also to avoid long waits in restaurants. PCB has some excellent restaurants, but we tend to either get take-out or go at lunch time, so that we don't have to wait in line at dinner time. The motel is right on the beach, and also has two swimming pools (one for little kids and one for grown folks). There's a huge patio, and lots of grills available for grilling out, which we will definitely do at least two or three evenings. I love to grill out on the beach! I prepare some stuff at home so that when we get there, I don't have a lot of actual cooking to do. PCB has some great night spots, including one of those bars with the dueling pianos. I just love those places. Also, one morning I will definitely get up early and go to Thomas' Doughnut and Snack Shop right on the beach. Their doughnuts are incredible and come in pink bakery boxes, but the real attraction here is the biscuits. Those biscuits are mighty tasty. Also, before I go to the beach, I will get my nails and toenails painted in some lovely shade of blue, maybe metallic, that matches my swimsuit. I can't wait to get back to PCB!

[girl_dee]

The first upcoming trip is a mini-vacay, not that far from home at all. The primary point of the vacation is to be spoiled in a 4-1/2 star hotel for two days. We'll swim in the pool, order room service, enjoy the amazing sheets, and eat at a nearby highly rated bistro. We're going to finish off Sunday afternoon with a sing-along showing of "Mary Poppins" at the Fox Theater. It's going to be so much fun! and is only about 2 weeks away.

The second trip is going to be a proper vacation - a week in September in Panama City Beach, staying in a cool retro mom and pop motel. They even have kitchenettes! which we will use to save a little money, and also to avoid long waits in restaurants. PCB has some excellent restaurants, but we tend to either get take-out or go at lunch time, so that we don't have to wait in line at dinner time. The motel is right on the beach, and also has two swimming pools (one for little kids and one for grown folks). There's a huge patio, and lots of grills available for grilling out, which we will definitely do at least two or three evenings. I love to grill out on the beach! I prepare some stuff at home so that when we get there, I don't have a lot of actual cooking to do. PCB has some great night spots, including one of those bars with the dueling pianos. I just love those places. Also, one morning I will definitely get up early and go to Thomas' Doughnut and Snack Shop right on the beach. Their doughnuts are incredible and come in pink bakery boxes, but the real attraction here is the biscuits. Those biscuits are mighty tasty. Also, before I go to the beach, I will get my nails and toenails painted in some lovely shade of blue, maybe metallic, that matches my swimsuit. I can't wait to get back to PCB!


This sounds amazing!

[Chad]

Fun plans this weekend.

:cowboy:

[gotoseagrl]

Fall. When the temperature is not triple digits for consecutive weeks.

[clay]

The last week of this month! Going to be a super nice time for me.

[homoe]

Fun plans this weekend.

:cowboy:

I suppose you can't tell us, otherwise you'd have to kill us! :|

[Chad]

I suppose you can't tell us, otherwise you'd have to kill us! :|

Haha! Perhaps. :)

[nanners]

Tomorrow with my bestie...Sun, sand and laughter!

[girl_dee]

seeing that smile in person again........

[Gemme]

Hugs. I am looking forward to hugs. Sometimes, it's the small things, right?

[AmazonDC]

Hugs. I am looking forward to hugs. Sometimes, it's the small things, right?

Just anyones hugs?

[cinnamongrrl]

I'm looking forward to going home and hugging my youngest.....


Then going home home and hugging my eldest. It hurts that my kids are so far apart... and that I'm going to be close to one and not the other....

Also looking forward to having my babies in the same place at the same time so I can hug them BOTH....not sure when that will ever be.

[justkim]

Tenative plans for October...

[girl_dee]

Tenative plans for October...


VEGAS???????

[Gemme]

Just anyones hugs?

Nooooooooooooooo. lol

A special someone's hugs.

[AmazonDC]

Nooooooooooooooo. lol

A special someone's hugs.

Thats one lucky special someone..