My New Job

http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/home

( I have changed this link again. Seems

Tupperware is having webpage problems )

If this link takes you to the main

Tupperware site

you should see a link in the upper

left said that says

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tomlindacross who is this?

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Click that link and it will take you to

my webpage where you can shop in your

jammies while eating pop tarts and

drinking your morning coca cola.

I do not do in home show --

I am Internet ONLY

Order up !!!!

Metatarsal Fracture

What is a metatarsal fracture?

The metatarsals are the long bones of the feet.

How does it occur?

Mid-shaft fracture: This usually occurs from a

violent twist of the foot, but can also happen if a

heavy object lands on the foot.

Jones fracture: This is a stress fracture caused from

overuse. Because of overactivity, the bone gradually

wears out and breaks.

What are the symptoms?
Pain, swelling, and tenderness on the outer side

of the foot. There will be difficulty walking.

(My symptoms sound like a Jones fracture or actually a

combination of Jones and mid-shaft fracture)

How is it diagnosed?
Your provider will review your symptoms, ask how

you injured your foot, and examine you.
Ddiagnosed by an x-ray showing a break in the bone.

Some x-rays do not detect stress fractures, and a special

test called a bone scan may need to be done.

How is it treated?
The treatment depends on the type of fracture you have.

There are several ways to treat each type of fracture.

Mid-shaft fracture: This can be treated by wearing a

stiff-soled shoe, a removable cast boot, or a cast for 6 to

8 weeks. You will usually be on crutches until you can walk

without pain.

Jones fracture: These fractures sometimes take a longer time

to heal. A stress fracture can be treated with a removable cast boot or

cast worn for 6 to 8 weeks. You may need to have surgery and

have a screw placed in your bone to holdthe broken

bone together. You willusually be on crutches until you walk

without pain.

(I was told yesterday that if this casting does not work,

I will have to have a pin placed)

Treatment will also include:
Elevating your foot by placing a pillow underneath it. Try

to keep your foot above the level of your heart.

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Taking an anti-inflammatory medicine or other pain

medicine prescribed by your provider.

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If you are not in a cast, you should apply ice packs to your

for 20 to 30minutes every 3 to 4 hours for the first 2

to 3 daysor until the pain goes away. Thereafter, ice your

foot at leastonce a day until the other symptoms are gone.

How long will the effects last?
Fifth metatarsal fractures usually heal within 6 weeks.

Jones fractures may take longer to heal

and may need surgery.

Not Again -- ( hear me whining ?)

BULLSHIT !!!

Went to the foot doctor today, and as

you have probably already guesse,

I will have to wear the duck walk shoe

for another 2 freaking weeks!!!

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If that doesn't do it -- then they she will have

to put a pin in it . $*%!&$*& shit

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I AM NOT HAPPY !!!

Stay off of it -- do nothing

blah blah blah blah blah,.,

What the hell was that ????

Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On

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Another item for my

"1st time list"

We all have a first time list..

You know..

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1st time kissed

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1st time you saw the ocean

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1st time you fell in love

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1st time you made love

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1st time you were in an earthquake

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That's right- I go to Reno to visit friends and

enjoy a little r & r. But now R&R means

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rattle & rock

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A 5.0 earthquake hit at 11:40 pm Friday night

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We were sitting in the living room and we

heard a loud noise --

Reminded me of the sound of a big truck that

is not running right

then the house started to shake

What the hell is that !!!

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It is sort of like a bad hydraulic

ride at Universal Studios. The furniture

shakes, and at the same time it is throwing

you inner ear balance into turmoil.

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The feeling "after" the quake reminds

me of the jello knee walk you do

after being onboard a ship for 3 straight days.

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So that is the new addition to my lists of "FIRSTS"

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I'll tell you about the rest of my trip later ..

I am glad to be home !!

I missed my Tom and my fur babies and

my own bed.

Wooster House

This is the nursery bedroom off of

the 2nd bedroomsame room - different view

Laundry closet
(next to bathroom)

Hallway to storage room 2nd bedroom

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Living Room

(No the wall unit is not included)



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Side yard

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Kitchen
red counter tops and all
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Dining Room

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looking into bedroom 2
(vinyl floor - no carpeting)

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Guess

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kitchen --

yes the cabinet are open face
(no doors)

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C R A P ! ! ! ! !

Just what I wanted ..

NOT!!!

Finally went to the foot doctor today..

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After a month of hobbling around.

Diagnosis

Stress fractures in right foot..

REMEDY:

Cast for 2 week.

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Once identified the stress fracture usually responds

readily to treatment. Treatment usually includes some t

ype of immobilization commonly with what we refer to

as a soft cast. This may be accompanied by a special shoe to fit

over the soft cast to help immobilize the foot. This must be

done in conjunction with a decreased activity level.

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This is usually left in place for about two weeks and \

then a smaller bandage can be applied. After this initial

three week period of immobilization ( soft cast wrapping) and

surgical shoe,activity must be kept to a

minimum for a total of six weeks to allow

the area to heal. The above is a general description

of the treatment..

This S U C K S !!!

They are not good at hiding eggs

they just hang them in the tree!!

(Hunting eggs was so much fun, that

we did it again the next day too)

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I really had to hunt for this one

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hmmmm humhuhmm

(this is humming)

walking around and looking
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left to right

Sam, Trisha,Nina, Jack,Tif,Kaela,Eric & Gary

2008

More photos

Day before Easter

Time to color the eggs

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Easter

with my McQueen lala

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Yep, this really is McQueen !!!

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Day after Easter - 2008

Jack & Sam hunting eggs AGAIN

Friendship ??

So what do you think of a woman that blows

off a friendship , not once

BUT TWICE

Yes ,we all know who I am talking about and

I will be sending her a copy of this as well.

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Okay , I screwed up and accepted her apology

for her acting like a shithead. I even

went to her house for a visit . Has she ever

returned the visit or the phone call.

HELL NO

Has she ever accepted and invitation

that does not fit her coloring book addiction.

Oh HELL NO

My Mistake!!

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Won't Happen AGAIN..

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I guess because I don't want to sit and clip

and color pretty papers, that leaves me out of

her "inner circle". Well trust me

your inner circle will disappear as soon as you

start treating them like you have treated me .

And while I am at it , It is really a shame that you

have also blown off another woman that befriended

you when you worked for the fire department..

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Someday you will need some company,

and I hope you get the same treatment that you

are handing out . I don't want to hear , depressed,

in pain, to busy , to sunny , to fucking anything.

Honey, I have rowed that boat and still

had times for friends and new adventures.

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You have never learned those social graces

and I don't think you ever will. If it isn't

EXACTLY what you want to do, it isn't worth doing

Get real-- you are obviously believing your

own princess dreams..

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It is a shame that you do not have any

life long friends, but I don't think you are

capable of that type of relationship.

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Your Loss....

a permanent loss

Before Easter

My Maamaw bought these monkey ears for me !!

I can hear my movies from my travel dvd player

when I wear them. She said I could use them on

the airplane when I go visit her and Pa !!

Hmmm- I wonder if they will work with the BIG tv ???
Daddy got me this really big airplane .. Cool ....
Hell0 Hello is anybody there???

More later..
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I need to go to the bank, I just got a letter
from the PRIZE PATROL.
They said somebody named Linda will be a
winner in Giveaway# 1276.
I want to make sure the bank knows tp put the money
directly into our checking account.

Isn't this special???

Finally went to the clinic yesterday..

My right foot has been swollen and

painful.. Only to find out that I

have cellulitis. I had never heard of this

until yesterday. Oh joy , lucky me ,

something else to add to my list of

"strange & unusual" things my body

will or will not do.

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What is cellulitis? What are symptoms of cellulitis?

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Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin

and tissues beneath the skin. Cellulitis usually

begins as a small area of tenderness, swelling, and

redness. As this red area begins to enlarge, the person

may develop a fever—sometimes withchills

and sweats—and swollen lymph nodes

("swollen glands")near the area of infected skin.

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Unlike impetigo, which is a very superficial skin

infection, cellulitis refers to an infection also involving

the skin's deeper layers: the dermis and subcutaneous

tissue. The main bacteria involved in cellulitis

are Staphylococcus ("staph"), the same bacteria

that cause many cases of impetigo. Occasionally, other

bacteria may cause cellulitis as well.

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So does this mean no more going barefoot??

I mean, we all know I have a small collection

of shoes, but does this mean

I will actually have to wear them??

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This is very painful and right now the

only shoes I can wear are crocks.

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So I am on antibiotics for the next 10 days