by Connie C.
Member since:
August 4, 2006

What Is Happening Today On Gather - Wednesday October 27, 2010

October 27, 2010 02:56 AM UTC
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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of Today On Gather.  I hope you are all having a wonderful day.  I found some great posts to spotlight for you today, as well as contests and winners. . 

 

 

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Homemade Sock Grippies by Amanda T. 

My lil boy slips on the linoleum floors too easy so I wanted him to have slip-free socks! I found an easy alternative without having to buy the specially made grippy socks. Just use fabric paint and . .

 

 



October 26, 2010 11:06 PM EDT -- I have made Angela a Halloween costume for 5 of the last 5 years and maybe even longer. Usually Angela decides what Superhero or cartoon character she wants to be, and I figure out how to do it. This . . .



 

 

 



 I am a Bzz agent, and one of my new campaigns is Elmer's® CraftBond™ and X-ACTO® craft products. I was excited to receive the bzz kit, since we do a lot of projects and crafts at my house. . . .

  

  



 



 From time to time, I have been posting a photo essay of my barn photos. I have quite a collection of them, The beautiful barns of this country is a true treasure to me. I hope you will agree with me and . .



 

 

 



Trudging Woods Hole & Lurching to The Knob   I am discovering first-hand what it is really like to live in the land of super efficient highways and hideous on-off ramps under . .

 

  



 

 

 

 

We have finally closed on our loan for our new modular home. We are thrilled and it was a terribly long and hard process, but looking ahead. Below are some pictures of our vacant 80+ acres of land! . . .

 

 

 

 

While my parents were here, I had a recipe that I've been dying to try.  Boy, was it fantastic.  Of course, it came from Rachael Ray, but I'll note the differences I did between mine and hers. . .

 

 



As an avid bird lover and watcher, The Backyard Bird Lover's Ultimate How - To Guide grabbed my attention immediately. It  is more than  a bird identification book. It has so much information . . .



 

 

 

 

 

 

Whoo hoo!  I won 4 tickets to see Disney on Ice, Let's Celebrate! A local radio station, wanted to see how we celebrate, by submitting a photo of our little one's Birthday Party! . . .

 

 

 

 

This last week in October is a busy one for the grammar school - Spirit week, Red Ribbon week, Fall book fair, and Fall Festival.   Yesterday was wear red day for the start of red ribbon week.  . . .

 

 

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NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING ARE TWO SEPARATE CONTESTS AND THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO WIN A GAS CARD SO HURRY AND ENTER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

Win One of Three Daily Gas Cards Every Day This Week! Share Your Safe Driving Tips & Win!

This is the last week where you can win a daily gas card and Gather is making it worth while by having more winners. ! Share your answers and tips in the comments field of the above post  and your submitted tip could be featured in a daily module on the News Homepage. But wait there’s more - you’ll also receive a $10 Gas card. Each day this week, Gather is giving away three (3) daily $10 gas cards!

 This week’s discussion topic is:

Have you been in a situation where you wish you’d spoken to your parents’ about their driving sooner?

Leave your comments and tips  by Friday, October 29th

 

 

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Join Our “Take the Pledge Discussions” & Win A Gas Card!

Each week Gather has been  having a “Take the Pledge” Discussion where members can share their experiences talking to elders about their driving.

This is the last week and the  topic is:

What tips can you share that helped you talk to a relative or friend about “Taking the Pledge?”

Leave your comments in the comment field of the above post  by Friday, October 29th. Two lucky members will be randomly selected to receive a $10 gas card.

 

 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS

 

 

 

Congratulations to the winners of the Friday Freebie contest:


Kim B
Rita Johnson

 

Congratulations to the winner of the book The Backyard Bird Lover's Ultimate How to guide,  in the Live chat with Bird Specialist, Cathi L.

Ruthi C

 

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Comments: 75

sally g. Oct 27, 2010, 3:58am UTC
Great post Connie
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:43pm UTC
Sally, I have noticed that you are not on Gather too much lately. Are you doing ok? I am worried about you.
Kasey Klein Oct 27, 2010, 5:47am UTC
Thanks for sharing, Connie
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:44pm UTC
Kasey,
I am so glad you were able to stop in. Are you going to be running another contest soon?
Kasey Klein Oct 27, 2010, 4:58pm UTC
I have a featured short story this month, pretty good. The First Witch I Met. See my "Good Morning" post. I mentioned you, too.

I might do another contest next month. I don't know. Straw People will be out soon, plus I'm going to start work on my next project.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Oct 27, 2010, 7:16am UTC
Thanks Connie!
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:49pm UTC
Shelia,
How are you doing? I was really glad to hear that you are getting more active in your community activities. I have worried about you since you lost your husband. I know he was the star of your life.
RedBird. B. Oct 27, 2010, 7:28am UTC
Connie, Thank-You! And Congratulations to The 'Winners'. :)
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:50pm UTC
Hey, You know what??? It is time to wake that poor kitten up. I am wondering if he ever moves. LOL (Your Icon)
RedBird. B. Oct 28, 2010, 9:46pm UTC
Oh, He moves alright, I'll have to go through my Pitctures and find another one. I just recently took a lot more of Peyton. :)
MrsRoadRunner . Oct 27, 2010, 8:17am UTC
Morning Connie!! It sure is nice getting back on my normal sleep schedule!! I miss my 4am's! By 5 am I run into your post ;0)
Congrats to the winners!
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:52pm UTC
LOL Last night or should I say today I did not even get to sleep till about 5 AM. The pain is keeping me awake most nights these days. The only time I get any sleep at all is when I go to the ER for pain injections. Even then as soon as I wake up the pain is just unbearable.

Counting down the days to surgery.
MrsRoadRunner . Oct 27, 2010, 5:25pm UTC
Oh wow Connie, you are not being given the patch, or the injections to give yourself?? Or even the button for the pain?? I would think they would allow you too?
You know I really think these drug addicts are really "hurting" the people who have real pain management issues!! My doctor up and quit!! He is no longer around and I am told I will have to drive (Guy will have to drive me), up to a hour for another pain management doctor..... ridiculous!!
You do get the pain management news letter? I get it mailed here and it does have techniques , ideas , contact information that kind of stuff.
AND people wonder why we can be testy hu? I sure hope you get this under control!! Sometimes, and I think you can relate.... I hate waking up!! Guy says you wake up so fast, well du! Like I am sure you are, I hate telling him... whining you know?
I can not wait for it to happen for either for you. You are going to feel so much better! You will be booging down the street, you just wait and see :0)
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 9:13pm UTC
The law is trying to make it even harder for Doctors to give adaquete pain relief and I am so upset. I did a post about a month ago asking people to let their voice be heard.

When I am in the hospital I do have the pump so I can give myself pain meds but I live in a small town.

We drive 3 hours to my pain specialist.

The Neuro-Stimulator is not working at all now. In fact they turned it off. They are going to put in a new one and maybe two. they are going to be adding 10-12 leeds to my brain. I just want the pain to go away.............

The other night I saw a NP. She would or could not give me the amount of meds that I need to even faze me. I had to go back in two hours because it did NOTHING for me. I told her that I could not keep coming back for many reasons... it just prolonged the pain, I need relief and my insurance is not paying for the ER.

I do know what you mean. My poor husband works 12 1/2 hours each night. He then has to take me to the ER. He is doing all the cooking and cleaning. He can't continue to do this and it breaks my heart. I am of no use to him at this point. That brings on the depression and anxiety. It is a cycle that just keeps going around. I hate it. I am helpless and I hate how I feel. I cannot stand this pain much longer.

Surgery on the 8th of NOV
MrsRoadRunner . Oct 28, 2010, 8:33am UTC
Oh wow Connie, I sure hope the 8th comes really quick!! Our friends and family understand what this all takes, to be frank.... I do not have the energy to go fighting for anything right now. I get spurts of energy but.... you know what I am saying.
At times it just feels like who cares, if others went through all of this they would than understand. People have a hard time understanding that which they have never experienced. Even those in the medical community grow hardened to the people who come to them for help. I feel, this is when these people need to find another profession..... like that is going to happen.
Just think happy thought, positivity. There are reasons I poof from this computer. Over on twitter many of my connections put up quotes of positivity. One man is deformed from being burned, he is a source of great positivity! He has such a great way of looking at things.
Katryn D. Oct 28, 2010, 8:36am UTC
hugs and prayers for you both
Katryn D. Oct 27, 2010, 8:25am UTC
And October is almost over...where has the month gone?

I am still trying to get rid of this cold, but felt a bit better (finally) this morning...

Tonight is grocery shopping and pumpkin carving, tomorrow is trick-or-treat and author chat :)
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:53pm UTC
What author chat??? LOL Got ya! LOL

I am still in July . . . are you sure it is almost November?????????????
Katryn D. Oct 28, 2010, 8:37am UTC
'fraid so...November starts on Monday
Renda B. Oct 27, 2010, 8:33am UTC
Happy Wednesday, Connie! I can't believe the month is almost over. I'm looking forward to viewing all the content you've provided in this post. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Renda B. Oct 27, 2010, 8:45am UTC
I just looked through all the posts I had not seen before. Great stuff here today, Connie. Thanks again for all you do.
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:54pm UTC
Renda, I am really glad you found some new material to explore in the community. I am glad that you are here each day lately. You are one of my best friends on Gather. I have a few that I would just love to meet in the real world and you are one of them. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
Renda B. Oct 27, 2010, 5:19pm UTC
Awwww Connie. Thank you. That means a lot to me. I echo your sentiment and would love to be able to meet you in person too.
Diane Huizenga Oct 27, 2010, 9:05am UTC
Nice post thanks Connie.
Connie C. Oct 28, 2010, 4:07am UTC
Hey Diane, I am glad you kept the light on for me. Did you find anything interesting in the post? The Thursday edition has a lot of contest in it and Gather is giving away a lot of stuff this week
Diane Huizenga Oct 28, 2010, 9:55am UTC
I did connie a lot of the members stuff you posted I have already looked at, I also commented on the safe drivers tips, I will be shocked if I win that though I usually don't win anything, thanks Connie.
J. Reid Oct 27, 2010, 9:26am UTC
A Grand Wednesday to You, Connie, so this is me thanking you!
DiAnA D. Oct 27, 2010, 9:39am UTC
what would we do without you Connie :)
Kimberly Ripley Oct 27, 2010, 10:20am UTC
Good morning, and thank you, Connie! And congrats to the winners~!
Clifford N. Oct 27, 2010, 10:42am UTC
Great material here Connie. Thank you and have a good day.
Veronica Hosking Oct 27, 2010, 11:27am UTC
Thanks for the feature, Connie. Wacky hair day Wednesday appears to be a success.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 27, 2010, 11:41am UTC
Ours weren't allowed to do some of the red ribbon week traditional stuff. Nerd day was changed to old person day (??? huh???) and wacky hair day was changed to twin day. Angela was bummed.
Veronica Hosking Oct 27, 2010, 11:45am UTC
We have twin day tomorrow. The Little One is bummed about it because no one has asked to be her "twin" and she really wanted to dress like her big sister, but she pointed out no one would know because they go to different schools.
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:56pm UTC
Why were the kids not allowed to do some of the red ribbon week traditional stuff? I remember Spirit week was so much fun even when I was in school. This discrimination stuff is getting out of hand when it interferes with normal fun stuff in school.

Our daughters always loved Spirit week too.
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:57pm UTC
Veronica,
I would love to see some photos of "wacky hair day". That sounds like so much fun
Veronica Hosking Oct 27, 2010, 4:59pm UTC
They don't do it in the middle school here. But they still have a pajama day at one point in the year. They actually use it as a fundraiser for the school. $1 gets you a bracelet and if you wear the bracelet, you are allowed to wear you pjs.
Veronica Hosking Oct 27, 2010, 5:01pm UTC
Connie, we were rushed this morning, but if the Little One still has her ponytails in this afternoon, I will take pictures.
Katryn D. Oct 28, 2010, 8:37am UTC
Did she go as aunt Katie's twin?
Veronica Hosking Oct 28, 2010, 11:15am UTC
I told her and it seemed to lift her spirits, but she asked, How will Aunt Kati know what I'm wearing? And will she have the same clothes? Go-Go told her, Oh yes Aunt Kati has a lot of different clothes; she can match you with no problem. She is wearing a brown t-shirt with a horse on it and jeans.
Connie C. Oct 29, 2010, 2:45am UTC
Sounds like she just loves her Aunt. :) Family is a great thing and togetherness is the key. Even if it is long distance.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 27, 2010, 11:42am UTC
THanks Connie. I finally took some Nyquil at 2 am so I could get some sleep.....and I'm still groggy now. I hate that feeling. Are you feeling any better today

Thanks for the spotlight too.
Veronica Hosking Oct 27, 2010, 11:47am UTC
Jax, Nyquil or Dayquil they BOTH make me groggy. I agree I don't take either unless I am really desperate. Hope you feel better soon.
Connie C. Oct 29, 2010, 2:42am UTC
Nothing makes me sleepy anymore except the pain meds they are giving me now. They are giving me a combination of 4 and sometimes 5 different medications at once. My poor bottom is so sore from shots. LOL
Connie C. Oct 29, 2010, 2:43am UTC
Jax,
The pain is not easing up the last few weeks at all. It is staying at a minimum of 8. Last night I could not even walk. I was in so much pain. This surgery cannot come soon enough for me. I have got to get some relief soon.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 29, 2010, 1:21pm UTC
Oh, I'm soooo sorry hun. Is there anything I can do at all?
Angela A. Oct 27, 2010, 12:07pm UTC
I didn't enter the Friday Freebie's this week. Was tired of losing.
Anywho, I'm feeling sick this week. Not fun.
Elizabeth V. Oct 27, 2010, 12:25pm UTC
Angela, that's how I feel, too, tired of losing.
Angela A. Oct 27, 2010, 12:35pm UTC
Yeah, it stinks.
Kim K. Oct 27, 2010, 12:44pm UTC
Hope you feel better soon, Angela! I don't win either, but I keep throwing my name in anyway cause if my name isn't in I don't have a chance at all!
Angela A. Oct 27, 2010, 1:07pm UTC
Losing 4 or 5 weeks in a row, just wasn't fun for me. So, I'm taking time off from entering.
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 9:17pm UTC
Angela, Elizabeth and Kim,
I am so sorry that you are not winning any contests. I really am. I know that many members do not enter the contests for the same reason as you but I can't stress this enough. . . "You can't win if you don't enter". I know that is not a comfort to you when you continue to feel like it is a popularity contest but don't give up. You can't give up. You have to keep entering. Someday you will get an email saying that you won.

You are not the only ones who are not winning. There are only a few members chosen to win with each contest. That mean there are lots of people who do not win. I choose to not think of them as losers though. Because in my book all of you are winners even if you don't win a contest. :)
Angela A. Oct 28, 2010, 3:51pm UTC
Thanks Connie for that. But, I still need a break.
Connie C. Oct 29, 2010, 2:38am UTC
OH Angela, I wish there was some way I could help you. Just know that you are NOT alone. I know life is tough right now but I promise it will get better. Until it gets better though, I will continue to keeep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am here if you need a friend to talk to. I am a good listener. :)

With my heatlh the way it is right now, there is not much I can do. So I would take it as a personal favor if you would let me help you by listening. :)
Angela A. Oct 29, 2010, 2:13pm UTC
Do not worry for me so much. We still have back up funds.
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Oct 27, 2010, 12:14pm UTC
Thanks Connie & have a wonderful day!
Connie C. Oct 29, 2010, 2:40am UTC
Priscilla,
Where have you been? I have missed you. You weren't in Costa Rica were you? :) Good to see you. Hope all is well with you.
Kim K. Oct 27, 2010, 12:22pm UTC
THANKS, Connie!! And, Congrats winners!
Paula Slade Oct 27, 2010, 12:24pm UTC
Thanks Connie. I really enjoyed Gul Dixon's barn photos - a real slice of America.
Trish A. Oct 27, 2010, 2:32pm UTC
Thanks Connie. There have been a couple of chats that I haven't seen the winners announced. Do you know anything about them? One was a late night Mom's chat and the other was one on the safe driving series of chats.
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 4:58pm UTC
I think I announced them in a previous post. I will check to be sure tonight. Now I need to go make pumpkin pies. :)
Sandre M. Oct 27, 2010, 2:36pm UTC
I agree with Paula; Gul's photos are great and this latest set is wonderful. Thanks, Connie, for keeping us posted on what's going on!
Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 27, 2010, 2:38pm UTC
Happy Wednesday!


Thanks for keeping up updated!
Jan S. Oct 27, 2010, 2:46pm UTC
Thanks again, Connie. Good information as always.
Diane H. Oct 27, 2010, 4:00pm UTC
Thanks for sharing
Thank you kindly for featuring my tour of the USA in such fine company of posts!
Connie C. Oct 27, 2010, 9:19pm UTC
Oh you are so welcome. Your posts are always wonderful. Thank you for putting so much time and energy in doing up your posts. Have a wonderful night.
How lovely of you to say that. Thank you very much.
Larry H. Oct 27, 2010, 6:10pm UTC
thanks for sharing
Marianne R. Oct 27, 2010, 9:57pm UTC
Thanks Connie
Amber C. Oct 27, 2010, 11:26pm UTC
That's a lot of great stuff. Thanks for letting us know.
elizabeth evans Oct 28, 2010, 2:50am UTC
Once again, great post, Connie.
Connie C. Oct 29, 2010, 2:35am UTC
I love your name. I wanted to name our youngest daughter "Elizabeth Marie" but my husband did not want that name. We could not agree on a name at all. Back then you did not know if it was a boy or girl until they were born but we could not even agree on a boys name either. LOL

She was not named until after she was born.

Glad you enjoyed the post.
elizabeth evans Oct 29, 2010, 4:20am UTC
All three of my boys were not named by me. My husband named Will and Aaron and my Mom named my youngest son Zachary Aidan.
Robin G. Oct 29, 2010, 12:32pm UTC
YAY thanks for the spotlight!
Beth J. Apr 1, 2011, 2:26pm UTC
Thanks for keeping us informed

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