Update request: Organic_Donna & Okwriter

alisande

16 years ago

Organic Donna, how are you doing with your animal volunteer work? Are you feeling more upbeat these days?

Rita, how's your DH doing? Oh, yeahÂand you, too. :-)

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mcmann
16 years ago
I've been wondering about both of you too and I am so glad Susan posted her query. It's been awhile since we've heard from you. I hope you are doing well.
okwriter
16 years ago
Hi, Susan (and all)! Thanks for asking!

I've just been extremely busy here working on a lengthy project for the Air Force. It's very cool but very detailed - and I have a Monday morning deadline.
:( Worked all weekend but I'm hoping to get some time off next week. It will be nice to take a breather, as my sis is here visiting from Maine, and May is shaping up to be a wicked month with graduations, weddings, etc...plus gearing up for our vacation in Maine. (We're still contemplating whether this is a good time to take a two-week driving trip, considering the price of gas!)

DH is - well, DH. Still has the mystery pain in his left abdomen. *sigh* I dunno what's up with that. ??

I was checking in here reading once a day until I got so busy (read: behind). In fact, I'd have missed this thread if you hadn't emailed me. Thanks again for asking. Hope all is well with the KT family.
:-)
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alisande
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16 years ago
Good to hear from you, Rita! I guess you're allowed to be busy. :-)

On the subject of left abdomen, I learned in my genealogy quest that it's not uncommon for Stahl family members to have their appendix on the left side! One of my grandmothers was a Stahl. I have no idea where my appendix is, but I just thought I'd pass that along.

Come back soon!

S.
sjerin
16 years ago
Organic Donna posted either here or in the kitchens forum that she doesn't have a computer anymore. Too bad. I'm sure she'd love to know people are thinking of her so hopefully she'll check in occasionally.
organic_donna
15 years ago
WOW,
I'm so touched to know someone is thinking about me. I don't have a computer yet but will be getting one in a couple of months. I prematurely sent back my broken Acer and now I am waiting for Apple's new Macbook, (rumored to be out sometime between July-Sept). I rarely check in at the KT and today decided to do a search under my user name.

I just love volunteering at PAWS. I fall in love with each and every dog and miss them when they get adopted. My heart just sings when I hold a lonely dog on my lap. I've learned to stay away from the cat section. It's too hard not to take them home.

I'm feeling better with my thyroid situation. I've still not lost the weight I gained but just today I started counting my daily calories again. I used to do that everyday and never had a weight problem. It's much harder to do when I'm flying though.
My bathroom remodeling is finally over and I'm so happy that's done. It's going to be featured in Chicago Home Magazine's July/August issue.

I'm still trying to get motivated to ride my bike. Currently it's collecting dust while sitting in my condo. I have been walking a lot though. I want to learn to kayak but haven't done that yet.

It's hard to post on KT because I can't reply very often.

I hope you are all doing well and I miss you all.

Donna
sjerin
15 years ago
If you're still on, Donna, were you able to post pictures of your new bathroom before your computer died? Would love to see them! Your kitchen remains my all-time favorite; I adore blue and your granite is just IT.
organic_donna
15 years ago

These pictures did not turn out very well. At least you have an idea.
Donna
mcmann
15 years ago
Hey Donna - it's good to hear from you again. What a change in your bathroom, especially the squared sink and toilet. I remember the photos of your fantastic kitchen from the Kitchen forum. I loved your blue granite (especially with the kitties sitting on the counter!).
Looking forward to seeing you here more regularly when you new computer arrives.
okwriter
15 years ago
Oh, my! What a nice job!

And bless you for your continued work with PAWS.
organic_donna
15 years ago
mcmann,
Thanks for the kind words.
okwriter,
The animals give me more happiness than I have ever experienced.
Donna
alisande
Original Author
15 years ago
Organic_Donna! Sorry I missed this when you posted, but I'm so glad to hear you're doing well. And you're doing good, too, with the animals. That's excellent.

Looking forward to hearing more from your Macbook!

Susan
liz
15 years ago
Donna!! Great to see you around!! Keep those skies happy!! Love the bathroom...WHAT AN INCREDIBLE difference!!
sjerin
15 years ago
I just saw the posted bathroom pics and they are gorgeous, of course! Before I scrolled down I thought the first one was your new bathroom and it surprised me, as it seemed more "ordinary," and I have seen what you can do with a room. Love the bathroom! I've never seen a squared-off toilet and think it and the sink look sooo good. What are the cabinets made from? I like them too.
Glad to know your work with animals gives you great satisfaction and that you're feeling somewhat better regarding the thyroid. I know it can be difficult to get the med just right sometimes. Thanks for posting the pictures, Donna!
organic_donna
15 years ago
Hi everyone,
I still don't have a computer, I'm in Japan again and can't sleep.
Thanks for the compliments on the bathroom.
sjerin, tha vanity is a kitchen cabinet from Scavolini. I have a 4" toekick instead of a 6". I also made a pocket in the wall and recessed it about 2". It's a zebrawood laminate. There is a lot of storage space inside.
Donna
liz
15 years ago
awww Donna...I know too well what you're feeling right now...I've spent many a night staring at a Hotel Room ceiling...hope you get some sleep...it's a long way home!!
Jodi_SoCal
15 years ago
Ok, we just finished a kitchen remodel, now that I have the plans (your photos! :-) I want to start on our guest bath (which is laid out just like yours) remodel. Wow, it looks great! I would love to talk to you offline about it. Do you have more photos, perhaps up on Photobucket or Flikr?

Jodi-
liz
15 years ago
Jodi...check your email thru here!

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