Originally posted by: Rudy on 12/14/2007 4:08:25 AM

temps yesterday were 1 degree with the windchill...brrrr! and then in late afternoon, it warmed up to 20-something and we got MORE snow.. i took the dog for a walk, and let him pull me 'the long way' so we were out in it for about an hour..it was around 5pm and the roads were so quiet..it was beautiful - big flakes of heavy snow... only problem was i kept having to lift bear up and clean the balls of snow out from between his toes... and when we got about 3 blocks from home, he started into a trot..he wanted home BADLY! last time i let him talk me into a long one!!! heheehe

Originally posted by: tinker50 on 12/14/2007 7:02:55 AM

Rudy, sounds like Bear was walking you not you walking him! LOL

Originally posted by: Rudy on 12/14/2007 2:08:37 PM

Tinker... ah yup, you are sooooooooo right!

Originally posted by: Rudy on 12/15/2007 2:17:44 PM

SNOWSTORM !!!!
well , we are in the beginning of a HUGE snowstorm alert (as are some of our friends to the south of the great lakes , both east and west) They are calling for 40cm = 16 inches minimum. And the snow is going to be blowing with the chance of ice pellets and even the odd clap of thunder and lightening thrown in!!!

There have already been delays in airport travel and some of the roads west of us are getting treacherous.

So tomorrow will be a good PJ day! I would like to say i will be baking but.... it seems that we caught another mouse either last nite or the nite before (hubby didn't check the trap yesterday) So, we will see if the way is clear tomorrow to start putting stuff back or not... i am sure getting tired of this.. and a weeeee bit grouchy too!

Originally posted by: Glenda G on 12/15/2007 4:18:54 PM

Rudy sorry about ytour mouse problem it is turning in to a army of mice. Can you mbake and put your stuff in tin cans or rubbermade. I am not baking this year one I am not suppose to eat it and two I have been in bad pain all week.
I don't know what I did but my right shoulder and arm have been in constant pain since last Sunday. I guess since I figured it was just muscle and I could treat it isn't working so will try and get in to see Dr. Monday.
Glenda G

Originally posted by: boopnut on 12/15/2007 5:54:18 PM

Glenda, did you try ice on it? They will probably give you ibuoprophen and tell you to rest which is hard at this time of the year!

Deb

Originally posted by: Rudy on 12/15/2007 8:03:37 PM

Glenda..so sorry you aren't feeling well Pulled muscles can be horribly painful! i hope that it gets feeling better soon... and i echo boop..ice sometimes help as opposed to heat. or even alternating the two, for 5 mins each , with a 5 min. break inbetween...

keep us posted as to how you are feeling...
hugs
rudy

Originally posted by: boopnut on 12/16/2007 5:15:29 AM

Yesterday we had a snowfall, not humongous, but the roads were slippery when I had to drive home from one of my Godson's birthday party. (Since I don't have grandchildren, I am chosen alot to be the Godmother).

The roads should be sanded by today.

Deb

Originally posted by: Pine Nut on 12/16/2007 5:52:39 AM

FREEZING!!!!

Originally posted by: Glenda G on 12/16/2007 7:32:28 AM

Looks like it is going to be a nice day today, maybe a little sun will work its way through the clouds.
Thanks ladies no I didn't think about putting ice on it. I sat most of the day yesterday with the heating pad on it. But Rudy you are probably right I will try alternating the ice and heat see if it helps. It is a little better today. But after a week of this dumb pain it has worn me down.
Glenda G

Originally posted by: Rudy on 12/16/2007 7:58:24 AM

Let it snow ! Let it snow! Let it snow! We can hardly see across the street!

Daps, if you are around, i can relate to your excitement of the snow! what is happening to me??? LOL i think it is the thought of a 'justifiable pj day' that truly has me excited!

Pine..are you getting snow?

Glenda..sometimes the heat actually makes it worse b/c while it relaxes the muscles, it also opens up the blood flow which can cause more pain. The ice will help to reduce the swelling and inflammation. And the alternating of the two sometimes works... your body will tell you what feels best. hope you can rest today. speaking from experience, i do understand how much pain wears you out. rest if you can girl.

Originally posted by: Pine Nut on 12/16/2007 8:13:58 AM

Not getting any snow...Just the CHILLS! BRRR!

I'm putting on an extra sweater!

Originally posted by: gmalil on 12/16/2007 8:23:26 AM

We got a little bit of snow last night, the concrete surfaces and road s are covered, but didn't stick to the grass. I'm still hoping for a nice covering of snow for when the kids all arrive on Friday.
RE pains: I twisted wrong last week and hurt my back. OUCH! i used the heating pad til i got to the doctor and physical therapy. I was told to use ice the first 48 hrs, (too late for me)
The PT did a cold pack thing on my back that was hooked to electrodes, and gave a massaging feeling to my back for about 20 minutes. then did ultra sound, which as warm, for another 10 or 15 minutes.
The pain does just wear me out! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!!
another friend told me that her husband uses alternateing ice and heat, 10 minutes each when he has back pain.
GLEMDA, I hope your pain is gone real soon! mine is sure lingering though...seems like it has moved some, probably because I am walking funny, trying to compensate for the pain, which just moves the pain, or compounds it! AAARRRGGGHH!!

Originally posted by: Babscrafts on 12/16/2007 8:30:17 AM

Hello girls well today and all next week in the low 50's high 40's. I can tell the weather is changing. My carpel tunnel has not been acting up much but is badly the last few days. I am so jealous of those of you who have snow. Maybe we will get some before Winter is gone .

Originally posted by: judymarier on 12/16/2007 8:40:43 AM

good morning...I woke up to fog and do you know what that brings? Everything is white...trees are so beautiful. I thought that it had snowed but it really didn't. Its gorgeous outside. Weather is at only 10 degrees tho. Gotta stay in and get my rear in gear. I only have two days off before the big one!!

Originally posted by: daps on 12/16/2007 9:16:06 AM

Guess what !!!!!!!!!! SNOW!!!!!!!!! lots of it. Drove home in it last night Oh sooooo much fun. Probably take the kids sledding today. WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!. And oh yes I already put my barefeet in it felt so good.