March 26, 2006 - Msg 36181: Afternoon Y'all!
This might be a little long, sorry.
Asa- There is something called vax-D that pulls you apart and puts more room for the disc. My husband tried it years ago and it worked like a charm. I've had 2 discectomies and wouldn't have a fusion. Sleep w/a pillow under/between your knees. Alternate b/w ice and heat every 15 min. when its hurting really bad. Hope that helps. Will pray!
Dixie- I'm glad Ella came back.
Hey to everyone else. APB still on Shazam.
Even though (or b/c) I went to prechin' this morning, and it was a good one on the Holy Spirit, I feel the need to vent a bit. On the way to my megachurch this mornin', I was turning the dials for some Southern Gospel (Andy style) and didn't find any. Instead I found some country songs that were AWFUL! I was so upset by their lyrics I wanted to scream. Now, by most people I am considered young (late 20s-a lady never reveals tha actual age). But, I thought I was listening to a rap/rock singer with a hillbilly accent! Its the same way on CMT. I had to block that when I caught my 8 year old smiling at a half-nekkid woman. My grandmother, whom my husband said I'm turning into everyday, says that she couldn't conceive raising children in this world and I'm slightly inclined to agree with her, except that I'm actually raising one (plus 2 stepchildren in the summer).
I'm off the soapbox/pulpit if you may. Oh, Matlock! Talk to ya later!
Blessings to you and yours,
~Lucy
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36182: Whoo-hoo, my 2nd time to sweep! ~Lu
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36183: MDC, I'm surely sorry about the job situation, but I feel confident that something will turn up. God has a plan, even when we don't. As for johnny cake, it's a kind of cornbread, generally baked in a skillet. At least that's my take on it.

Asa, I sympathize with you and your back problems. I don't have a herniated disc, but do have a malformed facet joint in my lumbar spine that causes me a lot of pain. Surgery would help, but so would losing some of my "up front" weight. I lost it a couple of years ago, and back pain improved dramatically. I've gradually put the weight back, and the pain has returned as well. You, on the other hand, with a herniated disc will probably have pain no matter what. My father had one for years, suffered greatly with it, and refused surgery. My mother was upset with him for refusing, but the doctor told her not to worry, and I quote, "When the pain gets bad enough, he'll change his mind." Eventually, that was true. Daddy had the surgery, and in two days was up and walking comfortably, pain free. In fact, two hours after the surgery, before he had even gotten out of bed, he said he hadn't been that comfortable in years. Everyone has to make their own decision based on their level of pain, their tolerance for pain, and the degree of incapacity they're willing to endure. I'll pray for you, friend.

Little Bentley is doing well, has apparently survived the attack of parvo, and my son and DIL will be bringing him home this afternoon. I'm really glad, because I was ready to go after that irresponsible breeder with legal action. He has agreed to pay the vet bills, and since the puppy survived and they'll be keeping him, no one expects the breeder to refund the purchase price. Had the puppy died, then we'd have gone after that as well. He was not cheap. Anyway, praise the Lord, our new little furkid is recovering.

Well, gotta run. Kitchen is a mess, and a friend is coming over to watch some TAGS. Guess I'd better get a shovel and start cleaning! (ha) Where is Otis when you need him??

Sugarplum says 10-4! --Romeena
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36184: Asa, now that I think back, the surgery my father had was a micro-discectomy, not a fusion. Would your doctor consider that as a potential fix for you? --Romeena
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36185: Good evening to all. Thought I would check in and see who is on the porch tonight. Not much on tv,
these days and nights for that matter. Asa I hope your back is feeling okay, chronic and persistent
pain can takes its toll. Well, think I might go read for a while. kids are outta school this week for spring break, which gives me somewhat of a break as well although I will still have to work. good night to all Big Maude
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36186: just thought i'd jump in there a minute and hang on as briscoe darling told andy. it sure seems like the devil is active in the usa these days. mdc, sorry to hear of your job loss and pray something bigger and better comes your way . we need a good old mayberry revival in our country and only the people can do with god's help. asa, prayers for your back to heal. lucy, prayers that you'll be uplifted as you do our spirits. big maude, isn't it strange how tv was so much better with fewer channels? romeena the warden of the rock. has a nice ring to it. spot are you working tonight? i take it jeff gorden was a little upset today in memphis. are you cooking breakfast? maybe the lord is trying to tell us to slow down and love each other and get off the merry-o- go round of being so task and time and gadget oriented. saw n the news tonight that winchester level action rife company has closed it's doors because everyone wants assult rifles today. lean on the lord and keep embrassing our mayberry values and it will work out. buckeye
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36187: Wekk gang im not MIA...just enjoying the days off...nice here in ga..hey Ro,Luch,asa,buckeye,Big maude,gosh family I have got to slow down and read the archives, prayers to all in need, yall dont be mad for my lack of posting ....im still the same old SPOT...just getting things done here on the farm...hey Chuck,Farrah,..got a pot of veg soup for lunch tomorrow...MDC prayers for your job situation,well let me get a shower and catch a little tv....kurt won the race...good one MD and Mavis....biffle run good ....bang-bang at bristol....b
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36188: SPOT...there...
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36189: Hey Marty,.what end of the porch are you on again [I forget things in my late 40"s].SPOT..
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36190: Hi, I'm back from my little vacation and looks like I missed alot around here in three days! Glad to hear Ella is back, Bentley is better, and Lucy's son's bully took a powder. Also sorry to hear about the job situation, MDC. Can just imagine how stressful that could be. Prayers for you and your wife.

ASA, what kind of symptoms do you have with a herniated disc? I am starting to think I might have a disc problem but I'm not sure. I have an area to the left of my spine at about the middle of my back that goes numb and an area on the top my right thigh that goes numb when I am on my feet alot. I know I must have sustained some damage to my back from the years of working as nurse. Thanks for asking about my dad, ASA. Upon questioning my Dad further I found out that he had slept in the recliner that night with his feet hanging down! I told him never to do that again! I took him to the dr anyway and found out he has a sluggish thyroid and his blood pressure is a bit high so we are treating that.

We had a nice time in San Antonio (the weather was gorgeous). We visited the Natural Bridge Caverns and I almost had a coronary climbing out of that thing! Neat to see, though. We went to a wild life refuge that you drive through with your windows down and feed the animals. The kids loved that but Erin absolutely freaked when the ostrich stuck its head in her window. The poor kid jumped out of her carseat in record time and was on the other side of the car while the ostrich ate the food pellets out of her carseat (Erin screaming the entire time). It was fun, the kids especially like the big Rhino who was sleeping with his big bottom facing the road and passed gas just as we passed by! They were hysterical with laughter. We saw alot of exotic animals that would come up to the car and take food out of our hand.

Friday night we went to the Mission Drive-In and I thought of you guys. The drive-in was just as I remembered with the dark, out of focus movie. Neat! The kids enjoyed it alot. I was dissapointed that there were no cartoons during the intermission but there were some great, retro snack bar commercials.

We ate at the Alamo Cafe last night, RO. Pretty good and those tortillas!

Well, better go get the kids to bed...back to school tomorrow. Take care,

Boo
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36191: Boo how is the house clearing and plans going?..good to hear from you!...chili for lunch tomorrow...bring the crackers OK?..Drive-in"s?..they are all closed around here....SPOT
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36192: Spot- Chili sounds great!
Boo- Welcome home. I'm glad you had a good time.
Romeena- That's great about your son & DIL's puppy.
Asa- I always like to get 2nd opinions.
Big Maude- What part of the USA do you live? I'm in Atlanta.
Buckeye- I usually say this to Rev, but AMEN on the Mayberry values.
Mavis- How are ya hangin' with race week?
I can't wait until the end of the week when its in the 70's again. Springtime is a comin'!
Blessings to you and yours,
~Lucy Matthews
P.S. Remember the fruits of the spirit, Galatians 5: something


March 26, 2006 - Msg 36193: HI ALL.
WHAT TO THE DR FOR THE TEST NOW I HAVE TO WAIT TO THURSDAY TO FINE OUT ABOUT IT .
ME PRAYER GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF PAUL DANA AND TO THE FAMILY OF BUCK OWENS WHO PASS AWAY TODAY.


LOVE TOM.
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36194: Hey TOM my friend and Lucy....you are in ga arent ya Lucy?...cool here now but gona get better...Asa we all on the porch will be with you...mo problem...as always...good on the puppy Ro...we went to get an iguana today but they dont come in till mid april...the green ones[nice ones]...but we and the kids will get one !..well watching Good Times....back in just a bit....SPOT
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36195:
Hello Lucy, Tom, Spot, Boo, Buckeye, Maude, Asa, Ro, Mavis and all the porch family.

Marty...yep, we get cold here in SC but it usually don't stay real cold for a long time.

Mavis...I've used that church sign on my web-site before. So much truth there! THANKS

ASA...prayers for your back. I pray for what ever type of treatment you decide to use.

Gotta go. See you all tomorrow. Have a great night and know that JESUS loves you!
-REV.
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36196: Night Rev...SPOT
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36197: well snack time!...cheese and summer sausage and crackers.....rc cola..SPOT
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36198: Chuck where are ya?....working?...Romeena ya working?...not me....!!..till 10 pm wed...gona spread more 10-10-10 on my fields with my tractor tomorrow.....well back to the TV-land awards re-run...SPOT
March 26, 2006 - Msg 36199: spot,I could go for that snack,i love summer sausage!You know those crackers they give you at cracker barrel,called westminster crackers?I love those crackers,they taste good with just about anything!sorry i've been away so long,alot going on with my family,nothing bad,all good,thank you all for your prayers.My oldest son got married,and,is in the process of buying a house,my next to oldest son,who plays in a christian rock band on the weekends.the band he plays in won a battle of the bands competition a couple of weeks ago,and,my oldest daughter is in the process of getting her first apt.My youngest daughter is reading big chapter books[boo remember at one time she had problems with letter sounds?She is doing great with that now],and,my youngest is learning his letter sounds now also,despite some autism difficulties.God is so good!I haven't had a chance to read the archives,think i'll do that now.Take care everybody,prayers for all-ky girl
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36200: Hey ky girl....i will slice the sausage up!....hore your son gets his house!.....oldest daughter getting her first ept?????...SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36201: ok ......where ya at?.....SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36202: Hey Spot I'm north of center up in Pennsylvania.
Marty from Mountain Top.
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36203: Thanks friends for all your thoughts and prayers for mt back. Romeena, my Doctor seemed to feel a fusion was needed. I never sought a second opinion because I was not considering surgery. I did go to physical therapy though and that at least got me to where I could move around.
Lucy, I'd love to hear more about your husbands treatments. This place that is advertizing has some kind of machine that somehow decompresses your disc. They claim it is not painful, uninvasive, and was a result of NASA research. They claim an 86% success rate. Does that sound like what your husband had?
They are calling for some spring like weather for us today and tomorrow. Another storm at mid week but clearing out by the weekend and then maybe nice spring like stuff for a while. Yipee!
Well it's Monday. Whats the special at the diner? It ain't that boiled cabbage is it?

Asa
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36204: ky girl, congrats to your son. i hope he got some nice jaw sugar at the wedding. that always goes great. did you give them a shiveree? spot, while your on the farm watch out for that jubal foster and the two gang members of his, both going in the same direction. save me a cold rc and chocolate moon pie for a snack, you know how us high energy folks need our pick- me- ups. rev- looks like jeff gorden at the races could use a little anger management training after memphis race. tom- it is so great seeing your name on the pages again, we miss you when your putter takes a vacation. MDC- thoughts and prayers with you and your family my freind, seems like 2006 has been rough on you but my dad use to say one good thing about being on the bottom noobe tries to keep up with you. he had a dry sense of humor and a calm spirit. lucy, good quote on galatians . did you ever notice that the lord on;y listed the hard ones. boo- awe the mission drive in, a drive in like most of us enjoyed the movies and the concession stands. i could never figure out how so many speaker ended up in cars. well got to ease on out of here, meet you at the cracker barrel for breakfast where lovely juanita will be our waitress , don't forget to tip her a whole quarter now. buckeye
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36205: Well ASA, "something smells funny" so its probably the boiled cabbage.

SPOT, we heard from the guy Kenny, who is doing the houseplans and he said he is ready to show us something so I guess we will meet with him this week. Bruce is still going crazy with his chainsaw and cutting out the brush. I hung a hammock between two trees yesterday to give the kids something to do when we are out there.

Hey KY Girl, sounds like your kids are doing great, so happy to hear it!

Prayers for you concerning your test results, TOM.

Better do my devotions and start this new day. Have a blessed one,

Boo
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36206: morning gang.....fried eggs and toast and grits...[southern thang]....bacon also.....SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36207: By the way, the only problem with the Drive-in was the movie we saw. It was the only one that was PG so we chose it. It was called Failure To Launch. In case you are thinking of seeing it, do yourself a favor and save your money for a cup of coffee at Starbucks or something. It Stank with a capitol "S". About 15 minutes into the movie we had to turn off the sound due to the language and Bruce and I watched it without sound while the kids played in the back of the Suburban. Well, I say we watched it but I just kind of stared at the stars and repeatedly told the kids to hold it down. I think I will email the drive-in and suggest that they show at least one kid-friendly movies on one of the four screens each week.

Bye!

Boo
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36208: "Oh, and you had to see several seconds of Terry Bradshaw's bare bum, which was not really a treat!

Boo
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36209: Mornin' SPOT...can't do the grits (even though I am a Southern Belle), thanks for offering...hope you have a fun day on your tractor.

Boo
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36210: Good Monday to all. Here at work today and checking in to see if all is well. Lucy, I am in
Tennessee, been here all my life. Ya'll have a good day and a great start to the week. Big Maude
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36211: Mornin' Porch,
Every time I say that I think of Andy teaching that couple to be polite to eachother repeating, "Mornin' Dear, Mornin' Honey". Wasn't that a good ep?
Tom- Good luck with your test.
Asa- that sounds quite a bit like what my husband had done. Its not very painful at all. I had it done also for maintenance after my surgeries, but my husband had it and he didn't have to have any surgeries at all. Good luck
Big Maude- Good Monday to you too.
Spot- Sounds great, but most things sound good when I'm not cooking them or doing the dishes!
Boo- Hubby & I decided to wait until that comes out on video anyhow, but now we may not even do that, thank you.
Ky Girl- You're kids sure are busy!
Buckeye- I love reading your posts, they make me smile :-)
MDC- You're still in my prayers.
Blessings to you and yours,
~Lucy
Everyone have a wonderful day!
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36212: Good morning everyone. Wow, it took quite awhile to skim through the archives after I've been "gone" for four days. (And, for those wondering, the upstairs never did get painted.)

BIG MAUDE: Welcome.

LUCY: I must have missed your post telling what happened with your son, though I read some posts referring to it. Is everything okay now?

MDC: So sorry about your job. Just remember that the Lord has a plan for you, and he never heaps more on us than we can handle. It's often frustrating not always knowing or understanding what He has in store for us but you can be sure it's the exact right thing, at the exact right time.

ASA: I hope you get your back straightened out. That pesky spine can certainly cause all sorts of discomforts and pains when the smallest thing is out of whack.

TOM: I pray that your tests go well.

BOO: Do you have to talk about Terry Bradshaw in the natural this early in the morning? Talk about sour stomach.

DIXIE and ROMEENA: Great about your little furry friends.

I've had a hard time of it the last week and could use some prayers. A mdeication I'm taking is making it difficult to stay alseep at night. I've been averaging about 4-5 hours the last week or so and am wearing down. Hopefully, things will get worked out this week, but I'm really starting to feel sleep deprived. (I guess I'm getting a taste of what the Mrs. must feel like sometimes.)

I may be tired, but I'm still chipper, so y'all have a simply wonderful day!

Me-They
"No coffee, tea or punch, thank you." (I'm trying to cut back on caffeine.)
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36213: Ha, sorry Me-They! Didn't mean to give you a stomach ache. heehee Sorry about the sleep thing. I can surely relate. I don't think I slept for three years after each of my kids were born! I kind of lived like the walking dead. Prayers that things get better soon.

SPOT: Guess what?? When I got off the porch this morining and checked my emails I had received the houseplans that Kenny did for us. It is just the prelim but it was fun looking at it. It is bigger than it should be, though and we will have to decide where to trim some square footage but it is pretty close to what we wanted. I am going to have him put in a few more windows and do a few changes in the kitchen. We decided to do all the bedrooms downstairs and have a bonus room upstairs that we can use for something later. Can't wait!..this will be the first time I ever lived in a new house.

Yes, Lucy, I think you would be sorely dissapointed in Failure To Launch. It was pretty decadent with no moral value I could see. I just don't understand the way single people are portrayed in movies as having s#x with anyone they meet. I hate it because of the message it sends to young people. Lord help this country.

Gotta scoot,
Boo
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36214: Boo, I can't wait until Narnia comes out on DVD on 4/4. I will definitely get that for Bryson's Easter basket. It was a wonderful movie for anyone who hasn't seen it.
Gotta go and sit in the carpool line.
Me-They- The boy causing the trouble is not longer in his class, yeah! So, its better.
Blessings to you and yours,
~Lucy
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36215: That was supposed to be no longer, oops! ~Lucy
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36216: Okay - all this talk about back problems and now, MINE goes out. Thanks Asa - right there with you buddy. . .ouch!

On Spring Break - gonna go to Tennessee for Mule Days this weekend.

I'll catch ya'll when I can. . .

homemaker
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36217: ASA: I just happened to think, maybe you should get your chin harnass back from Barney. That may solve your back problems and make you taller to boot. Then, you could lend it to HOMEMAKER. (I'm not making light of your pain; just couldn't resist trying to make you chuckle.)

LUCY: I loved the Narnia books as a kid. As an adult, I discovered C.S. Lewis' other Christian writings. If you haven't had the opportunity to read them yet, I recommend his "Mere Christianity" and "Screwtape Letters." They are easy to read, thoroughly interesting, and spiritually enriching books. They are continuously in print so you can get them at bookstores anywhere and libraries usually have copies.

Thanks for the prayers, BOO. I don't even think a Mr. Cookie Bar will pick me up today.

What's for dinner, SPOT?

Me-They
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36218: Hey big maude,me-they ,boo,ro,asa,lucy,glad ya got the plans boo...tonight me-they its country fried steak and gravy,green beans,fried okra,cream taters and cornbread and tea or h20..well let me get back outside great day hee in ga...61 and sunny..back in just a bit...SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36219: Hey Spot, what time are we eating??
sounds gooooood. Big Maude
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36220: Well, I'm getting ready to head home from work. I'll be taking "homework" with me tonight. Y'know, I've often thought about working for myself, but I'd probably be a terrible boss and end up walking out or getting fired.

Sorry I can't make dinner after all, SPOT. The Mrs. is fixing pork chops. Plus, I don't like to have my main dish concealed in a heavy sauce (hee).

Y'all have a great evening.

M-T
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36221:
Me-They- That's a good one--firing yourself! ha
Wow, busy porch.
Boo- too bad about the movie! It's mostly junk out there. Write that letter! I would love to see one of those old snack bar commercials again tho!
Did you try Melatonin yet?
Buckeye, ant foot in mouth disease lately? ha
Hey to all,
MDC
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36222: Thats anY !!
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36223: Yo! What's rockin' on the porch?

question time: I'm writing a research paper on 60's Music. Now... would the actual music and lyrics be considered primary sources?

Dixie :)
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36224: mdc, only glad that one foot is all i can get in my mouse, otherwise i'd be in big trouble. me-they i keep firing myself, quitting but the lovely boss just puts me back on the job anyway. big maude, who are you sending out for the water to cook supper? pick me, pick me. oh did i mention i'd go ? homemaker, i always enjoyed the tennesee mule days attended several times, always found the mules and i had a lot in common. we were both stubborn, were lovers not workers, oh did i mention adorable? lucy, just think sat the 1st of april we get to set our clocks ahead an hour and april 4th narnia comes out and we get an extra hours sleep prior to chruch, WOW! boo- we're excited also about your new home and it will be a terrific home filled with many warm thoughts and laughter for generations to come, what a lucky house to have you as its owner. spot- breakfast tommorow will be at fred goss', since he hasn't been able to check in for awhile and if he's not home our dear freind tpom can cook, how does that sound? they keep saying we're winning the war of winter verses spring nut i'm not real sure. have a mayberry kind of night. just buckeye over at the mayberry hotel
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36225:
Luci- I think it is commendable that you are bucking the trends of your generation!
Good for you on the music lyrics. Nowadays we have to be very careful of what we are putting in our mind's eye. The little Sunday school song is so true..."be careful little ears what you hear ..." etc.
Have a good evening,
MDC
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36226:
APB for Goober, Rev Jr, Slim, Quiet Sam etc.
Check in please!
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36227:
Wow Dixie, 60's music, like man,phycedelic, ooou-u-u, cool,
far out. (ha) What do you need to know?
MDC
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36228: Howdy, all. Just passin' by on my way to work. Me-They, I'm sure you've tried every home remedy in the book, but just in case - here's a few: Milk or other dairy product consumed at bedtime, turkey (especially the dark meat) eaten at bedtime, a long walk in a quiet location at dusk, then a warm bath before bed, soft music or recorded nature sounds, room comfortably cool - a too-warm room will disturb your sleep. I hope some of these will be helpful. Sorry you're having problems. Insomnia can be a self-perpetuating thing - it produces anxiety which keeps you from sleeping! Talk about a Catch-22!

Well, off I go. See you all in the morning. Sugarplum says 10-4! --Romeena
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36229: Big Maude hope ya did"nt miss supper...M-T save a chop for my lunch tomorrow..breakfast at Fred"s in the morning...hey Romeena..MDC,buckeye,chuck,hazel,possum,fun girl,ok,girl,...hey Big Maude what part of the porch are ya in?...i always forget...im in ga.,hey homemaker,and all missing,hey asa,Rev,Boo,Lucy,shazam,...been doing yard work all day...looks pretty good..well back in just a bit ...let me throw a dvd [ept] in and clean house....SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36230: Spot, My part of the porch is in Tenn. Supper sure sounded mighty tasty. Hope all is well with you porch sitters tonight Getting time to slow down a bit and take it easy. Don't forget the time change this week end, more day light with which to porch sit. Have a good night all. Dixie, good luch with your paper. sounds like it could be a fun project. Big Maude
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36231: is time change this week?......SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36232: Maude have ya been to Romeena"s web page to see us all!...its romeena.myphotoalbum.com....click on the porchsters page and I even have my own albun she fixed for me....SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36233:
Hey to all my porch family.

Spot...supper sure was tasty! It hit the SPOT..ha

Big Maude...Are you very far from the Sevierville, TN area? I'll be up that way tomorrow and then again on Saturday. On Saturday I will be recording a "live" cd in Pigeon Forge.

My daughter brought home a 3 month old cat from college that they keep in the dorm. Everybody was going home for the weekend and of course my daughter had to be the one to bring it home. This cat is so spoiled. I'm more of a dog person but I was with it all day today while my wife and daughter were gone. Well I wouldn't tell my daughter this but me and that cat played all day. I don't know which one had more fun...me or the cat.
You all have a great night and remember that JESUS loves you so much!
-REV.
PS...Got to go play with the cat a little longer before she takes it back in the morning. heehee
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36234:
Hey to all my porch family.

Spot...supper sure was tasty! It hit the SPOT..ha

Big Maude...Are you very far from the Sevierville, TN area? I'll be up that way tomorrow and then again on Saturday. On Saturday I will be recording a "live" cd in Pigeon Forge.

My daughter brought home a 3 month old cat from college that they keep in the dorm. Everybody was going home for the weekend and of course my daughter had to be the one to bring it home. This cat is so spoiled. I'm more of a dog person but I was with it all day today while my wife and daughter were gone. Well I wouldn't tell my daughter this but me and that cat played all day. I don't know which one had more fun...me or the cat.
You all have a great night and remember that JESUS loves you so much!
-REV.
PS...Got to go play with the cat a little longer before she takes it back in the morning. heehee
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36235:
oops...don't know what happened there. Sorry
-REV.
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36236: double duty Rev...ha ha...take care of the cat...and GOOD words you spoke Rev...good luck on the cd...remember breakfast at Fred Goss"s in the morning....be there!...SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36237: Buckeye, what a wonderfully kind thing to say, you sweet-talker! You made me kind of misty.

MDC, I had a funny thing happen when I went to purchase the Melatonin. I was about to grab it off the shelf when I just had a strong feeling that I shouldn't take it. Hard to explain and I don't understand it but I am following my gut-feeling about it. It could be that it wouldn't mix with some of my current meds so I am going to wait and ask my doctor about it at my next visit.

You're repeating yourself, REV. Glad you had fun with the cat (your secret is safe with us).

Me-They and Lucy, I read some of the Narnia Chronicles when I was 12 and loved them, especially the one called A Boy and His Horse (I think). Loved L, W, and Wardrobe too, of course. As an adult I read Screwtape Letters but I think it is the only one I have read, surprisingly. Before I had children, I was a voracious reader of non-fiction Christian literature. MDC, its true about the movies. It seems they just crank out rubbish as fast as they can get it in the theaters to make a buck. While I'm on the subject of entertainment, I want to say that I am absolutely sick to death of the "F" word. I just get basic cable but am constantly seeing people saying that word. They beep it out but you can still tell what is being said. That used to be a word you just never heard. Like Raphie said in A Christmas Story, "It was the mother of all dirty words!". Now it is about as common as "darn". Ok, off the soap box (clump).

I think I will turn in early. Good night

Boo
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36238: Night boo and I agree with you about the "words"...its crazy what ya hear on cable [not pay per view] just CABLE...sleep tight and I know you are excited about the house,tell the family SPOT says hello!..snack tonight is a baked tater and left over chili poured over it and chives and sour cream....gona eat and work out...[funny move huh]...well will be up for a bit...will check back later ...where ya at Chuck?[cleaning?]...SPOT the talking dog of this hee porch...
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36239: Night boo and I agree with you about the "words"...its crazy what ya hear on cable [not pay per view] just CABLE...sleep tight and I know you are excited about the house,tell the family SPOT says hello!..snack tonight is a baked tater and left over chili poured over it and chives and sour cream....gona eat and work out...[funny move huh]...well will be up for a bit...will check back later ...where ya at Chuck?[cleaning?]...SPOT the talking dog of this hee porch...
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36240: I did it also Rev...posted twice...sorry gang
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36241: Well guess everybody is asleep....breakfast at Mr. Goss"s house!...SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36242: Romeena do you log on at work?...SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36243: Boy Asa the special at the diner HAD to be boiled cabbage, everyone is chewing it twice. LOL buckeye I don't much care for Jeff Gordon, my guy is Jimmy Johnson, but I do have to say in all the years I have been watching NASCAR, Gordon rarely does anything like that, but like they say here all week long~That's Bristol brings out lots of emotions. Guess that is why it's the hottest ticket in NASCAR. Boo does our new house have a big porch? We'll need it you know. Rev you got a website? Where can I find your music? You anything like the Primitives? I love those guys!! Spot don't go beating yourself up inside or nothing, we ain't mad, everybody needs time off once in a while. TOM please let us know about your tests as soon as you know. I'll be worried until we hear from you. Me-They hope you can start sleeping. I have been running on about 3 or 4 hours a night ever since Mom passed away, too many worries on my mind & I'm surprised I am even getting around. Kinda getting used to it now, ain't that sad? Spot thanks for supper, but I think I'll let the country fried steak & gravy slide on by.
I'm off to bed to watch the clock & NOT sleep.
*Mavis
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36244: I don't remember if I posted my sister's biopsy results or not, but they were benign! Thanks for the prayers for her! She has to go back in 6 months for another mammogram, they said they are cysts & they need to check them to see if they have grown or not. NOW, I'm going to bed. Night Porch!
*Mavis
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36245: Hey Mavis...bristol is soush a cool track!great news about your sis Mav....!!..gor a good night sleep mav.....SPOT
March 27, 2006 - Msg 36246: sorry fat paws...me
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36247: Hello dear friends...nope, I have not fallen off the edge of the earth, tho at times I feel like I have. I am in my own place now....the divorce will be final in mid April. This has been so hard for me. Kyle is a freshman in high school now and is having some anger issues, so prayers about that will be appreciated.

My little niece Rosa was diagonsed autistic last summer and they are making arrangements to put her in a speech and language intensive preschool here in the school district. I am not sure you all will remember that I was not pleased with special services here in the district. (Kyle is hearing impaired) But the teacher whose class they are putting her in is AWESOME. Kyle was in her speech and language kindergarten and she is so great. We go next week to the school and visit the class room...just to check it out. I plan to take photos of Kyle and show Mrs. Probasco how grown up he is now.

fungi and i remain friends which I think may make it harder to really realize it is over. This has been so hard on me. The bipolar is in full fury and I am having trouble with depression and mood swings. Prayers about that will be appreciated.

Asa, are they thinking of doing a fusion on you? Please realize this is a very serious surgery and takes a LONG time to recover. I had that surgery in 2002 and if you all recall it was very ROUGH. I tried chiropractic, massage, and many different things. To be honest, looking back I am not sure I would go the surgical route again. By all means, get a second opinion, and pray about the situation. After all, God is the great physician.

I plan on making my presence known around here a bit more often. Sure do miss you all and our support group here. Has anyone seen BDJ lately? I am hankering for some mulberry squeezings. Does he still deliver?

Sad about Don Knotts....such a talented man. At least he did what he enjoyed up to the very end. We should all take a lesson from that.

Hugs to my porch friends..
fungirl
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36248: Hello dear friends...nope, I have not fallen off the edge of the earth, tho at times I feel like I have. I am in my own place now....the divorce will be final in mid April. This has been so hard for me. Kyle is a freshman in high school now and is having some anger issues, so prayers about that will be appreciated.

My little niece Rosa was diagonsed autistic last summer and they are making arrangements to put her in a speech and language intensive preschool here in the school district. I am not sure you all will remember that I was not pleased with special services here in the district. (Kyle is hearing impaired) But the teacher whose class they are putting her in is AWESOME. Kyle was in her speech and language kindergarten and she is so great. We go next week to the school and visit the class room...just to check it out. I plan to take photos of Kyle and show Mrs. Probasco how grown up he is now.

fungi and i remain friends which I think may make it harder to really realize it is over. This has been so hard on me. The bipolar is in full fury and I am having trouble with depression and mood swings. Prayers about that will be appreciated.

Asa, are they thinking of doing a fusion on you? Please realize this is a very serious surgery and takes a LONG time to recover. I had that surgery in 2002 and if you all recall it was very ROUGH. I tried chiropractic, massage, and many different things. To be honest, looking back I am not sure I would go the surgical route again. By all means, get a second opinion, and pray about the situation. After all, God is the great physician.

I plan on making my presence known around here a bit more often. Sure do miss you all and our support group here. Has anyone seen BDJ lately? I am hankering for some mulberry squeezings. Does he still deliver?

Sad about Don Knotts....such a talented man. At least he did what he enjoyed up to the very end. We should all take a lesson from that.

Hugs to my porch friends..
fungirl
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36249: durn, my first post in ages and I am chewing my cabbage twicet....sorry bout that folks.
fungirl
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36250: Fungirl....Gosh it's good to hear from you. You have been missed. So sorry to hear of all you and your family are going through. You're in my prayers for sure. I do remember the problems you had with your surgery. Is it doing any better now?

So Mavis, did all them visitors leave town? Things back to normal? Glad to hear your sisters tests came back benign. Any luck getting your Mom's house sold?

Boo, I'm glad your Dad's problems was no more serious than sleeping funny. I bet your getting excited about building.

Tom, I pray your tests will all come out ok. Let us know how they do, and what we can do to help.

I failed to mention that my church friend came through his neck surgery ok last week. He begins chemo treatments soon. Thanks for the prayers, more would be appreciated. He still has a long road back.

Rev, you crack me up with your story about the cat. They had a story on the news Sunday about a house cat that was the fattest thing I have ever seen. 41 pounds! Mercy sakes.

Spot, good dinner last night. I ate mine and Mavis' too.

Me They, why didn't you get the painting done? Sorry your not sleeping well. I went through that bad about a year ago after my Dad passed away. Dog tired at night and would fall asleep right off, and then at 12:30 am every night I'd wake up and not be able to get back to sleep again. It was strange. I could almost set my watch by what time I'd wake up.

MDC, now that you have had some rain there, have you gotten any more? I know southern Utah had a very dry winter, but the last few weeks the storms have been getting them good and they have almost caught up to normal.

Well best get off to work. Got a big day planned. Hope all goes like it's supposed to. Hope y'all have a good day. Can't wait till tonight. Going to Thels with a bag of fudge and watch that Dr. show on tv.

Asa
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36251: Morning gang....U 2 asa..hey fg...hey mavis,ro,boo,Rev,chuck where are ya?....well its off to Mr Goss"s for breakfast....Mavis you dont like steak and gravy?....SPOT
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36252: Morning Dears, Just checking in. Just got to work and not much in the working mood today. Rev, I am about 2 hours or so from Pigeon Forge.
I checked out Romeenas web site. How cool is that?? You guys have a grat day. Big Maude
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36253: morning porch... SPOT, TIME CHANGES TIS WEEKEND FOR THE PARTS OF THE COUNTRY THAT CHANGES TIME. dixie- you might look at doing your paper from a social change perspective. we entered the decade innicent laid back and then kennedy assasinations, civil unrest, war protests, war and the music changed along with the events. FUNGIRL, so great seeing you, we've all been praying you would rock in your chair again soon. big maude sounds like your in the sw of tenn, nudgig western edge of alabama. asa, big bag of fudge and tv with thelma lou, what a cool life you live. fungirl, so great seeing you, sorry to hear about your problems, just remember we're here for you 24/7 to help you thru the difficult times. problems like time changes sometimes slowly sometimes rapidly and the constant is it will change and growth usualy amazes you afterwards. god will use sometimein the future to help others going thru what you are now. it takes awhile to overcome the anger for people often times but in time they will see and understand what happens and love you both more than ever,kyle will be alright. sometimes the anger is more self directed than what appears to bethe outward cause. spot, fred's breakfast was great, tom can sure sling them eggs and hash. well i've been rambling on long enough so i'll ramble on out to the cloudy, chilly morn. buckeye
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36254: Good morning everyone. It's overcast in the mid-Atlantic today, but the temperature is nice, real nice.

Thanks everyone for prayers. Last night was a little bit better sleep-wise. I really think my problems are linked to a medication I started taking a few weeks ago. I was taking it in the morning and two days ago switched to taking them in the afternoon. Hopefully it will have some effect. ROMEENA: I've tried just about all teh hoem rememedies you suggested. Like ASA, I have absolutely no trouble going to sleep and sleeping for a few hours, but then it's like an alarm goes off in my head and I'm awake. After that I can sometimes doze for a few minutes at a time, but for the most part I'm awake. It wierd because it's like my body is dog tired but my mind is going a mile a minute. Anyway, I feel a little better today but still feel kinda "fuzzy."

DIXIE: Yes, material from original recordings (including liner notes) is a primary source for a study of the material itself.

SPOT: Sorry, there weren't any leftovers from last night's dinner. All I have for lunch is a banana and a frozen Stouffer mac'n'cheese, but I'm willing to share. (I was in a big hurry this morning.)

Me-They
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36255: Forgot...

FUNGIRL: I don't think I've had the pleasure; it's very nice to make your acquaintance.

MAVIS: A body can't get used to just a few hours sleep a night. It might be able to cope with it for awhile but can't exist on it forever. It's a fact that habitual sleep shortage can cause all sorts or ailments and will shorten your life (which my wife reminds me of every time I get the "bathroom call" from one of our kids in the middle of the night). I know that you need to do what you need to do, but you make darn sure that you do what you can to take care of yourself!

M-T
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March 28, 2006 - Msg 36257: Oh, what a beautiful morning! Cloudy, but sunlight filtering through a bit, and pleasantly warm out there. The best part is, there are five little "juvies" or juvenile squirrels frolicking around in my back yard. Guess their mama finally let them out of the nest box in one of my trees. I think I have another bunch in another box, but they haven't come out yet. Cute little things.

fungirl, it's just great to see you. Sorry you've been through such trials and tribulations. Just remember, "this too shall pass."

Just got off work, and am heading back to the hospital. You'll remember that my friend Henry passed away last May? Well, his wife - one of my dearest friends for 30 years - is having knee replacement surgery this morning, and you can bet I'll be at the hospital with her. She's scared, mostly of going home because Henry won't be there, but her friends will. We won't let her down. She just doesn't know that yet.

Friends, if any of you use PayPal and you get an email "confirming" a purchase made and charged to your account, but shipped to someone else - DO NOT reply to it or answer any of the questions. Forward it in its entirety to "Spoof@paypal.com". It's a scam, it asks for your credit card number "for security reasons" and also asks for your password. It looks very authentic, has the logo and everything, but it's a fraud. I've received three of them, and have forwarded them all to PayPal. Now I've received another email, supposedly from PayPal, explaining why they need all that information. It's a scam too, I'm sure, so I sent it to Spoof. Liars, thieves, scum of the earth, parasites, useless varmints - what is this world coming to, anyway? Makes me so mad.

Oh, well, forget that. Gotta go see my friend, and the Plum needs a cuddle. Have a great week, everyone. Sugarplum says 10-4! --Romeena
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March 28, 2006 - Msg 36260: Good Mornin' Y'all!
It's cloudy and rainy here in Atlanta. Tomorrow the weather's supposed to turn around. I guess its the lack of vitamin D, but I'm not fond of these types of days. My hubby loves them because he's from dreary Ohio.
Has anyone alerted Floyd of the interloper? Don't forget he said to use the message # last time.
Fungirl- How do you do? I'm a bit new to the porch. I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. Give them all to God, and he'll protect you. I'll be praying.
Me-They- See if you can get another medication. It may have a stimulant in it. This is a last resort kind of thing, but Benedryl always puts me out like a light when my hubby's out of town and I can't sleep.
Romeena- Thank you for the advice.
Rev- Good luck with your CD. What will be the name of it and when will it be distributed?
Hey to Spot, Asa, Dixie, Boo, Big Maude, MDC, Buckeye, Tom, Mavis, and the rest of the porch.
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36261: Sorry that was me!
Blessings to you and yours,
~Lucy Matthews
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36262: Morening Lucy....yea raining here in kennesaw..hey big maude,buckeye,ro,boo,mdc,md,chuck,dixie,Tom,Rev,and all...m-t i will take the banana....ha ha..buckeye we change time here but people must do it at different seasons...well let me get ready to meet Miss Sherry when she gets off work at 2 to eat at jim and nicks [bbq] yall come along we will get a hickory salad for supper tonight also....SPOT
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36263: What's with the commercials? Weird.

Wow, I sure am glad I came to sit on the porch this morning! So happy to hear that your sister is ok, Mavis! Also so good to hear from Fungirl. I am so sorry for the pain you and your family are going through, Dear. I will certainly pray for you. Hang in there and come back as often as you can.

Well, my mom is up and wanting her coffee, be back later.

Boo
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March 28, 2006 - Msg 36265: Geez! You can't get away from commercial anywhere nowadays.

LUCY: Since my wife works several nights a week, I won't take any kind of sleep aid that knocks me out. The kids sometimes need me during the night and I'd be too worried that something might happen and I wouldn't wake up.

ROMEENA: I don't have to use PayPal anymore. Not since I scored it rich by sending some money to a Nigerian prince who is using it to get his millions out of that country. It was just my luck he had my e-mail address. My check should be coming in the mail any day...

LUNCHTIME!

Me-They
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36266: ok hello to all in mayberry ....gizzmo

March 28, 2006 - Msg 36267:
Did anybody caontact Floyd?
Boo- Sometimes ya go with your gut feeling, and that's cool. I will continue to pray for you and yours that you get better sleep thru the Holy Spirit! amen
Asa, we have gotten some more rain, which is good.
Will have to anser more later.
MDC
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36268: I just did, MDC. Have a great day!

M-T
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March 28, 2006 - Msg 36270: Thanks, MDC. I always appreciate prayers! I actually slept much better last night, only woke up once at 4am and went right back to sleep till 6:30. I have developed a bad habit of waking in the middle of the night and feeling like I have to check on the kids before I can go back to sleep (real neurotic, I know). It has been happening since we moved out of our house so I must have some kind of insecurity about being away from the home I lived in for 16 years. I am also kind of like Me-They, I don't take sleeping pills because my husband is badly hearing impaired and when he takes out his hearing aids at night he is deaf. Since I am the only one in the house that can hear well at night I feel funny about it because I know from experience that both of my kids can sleep through a fire alarm!

Well, better go. Laundry to do, supper to cook and a parent-teacher's meeting to attend tonight!

Boo
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36271: what know wont to say hi to me ....gizzmo

March 28, 2006 - Msg 36272: I emailed Floyd, but there's been more interlopers since then.
Hey Gizzmo! How are you? Sorry if you feel left out.
I understand MDC. Valerian is a herb that will help also. I would definitely call the doctor before you do anything that doesn't involve drinking hot milk!
The day never ends does it Boo.
Check in later...
Blessings,
~Lucy
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March 28, 2006 - Msg 36276: Dang- a drug dealer in Mayberry? What IS the world coming to?
Hey to all the Porchsters!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock

P.S. Mavis- Great news about your sister!
March 28, 2006 - Msg 36277: i just sent another letter to floyd. interloper, your a sick puppy who don't deserve the waste of a single word. rev, i missed you earlier glad your on . mavis, praise the lord for your sisters report, our prayers continue for her. mdc, prayers continue for you and yours. remember you have my address if you need to talk and if needed i'll give you by snail mail my phone number i'm always available my freind. supper at chucks, tonight he dosen't know it but he has the kitchen open for us anytime. TWO THINGS THAT MAY GET OVERLOOKED BY THE INTERLOPER AND SO MANY POSTS;;; 1. THANKS ROMEENA FOR LETTING US KNOW ABOUT THE PAY- PAL SCAM.. 2. THIS SATURDAY IS A TIME CHANGE FOR THOSE OF US WHO MUST DO IT WILL SPRING FORWARD AN HOUR. spot, we can have two breakfasts sunday. one in those places that spring forward an hour and another where time doesn't change. how does that sound. buckeye
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