The Knoxville Area Chat Thread (Oak Ridge: apartments, groceries, east coast)

[hiknapster]

So, this is what Fred did on his day off! Lauren picked the colors, which were Valspar-Eddie Bauer "Summer" on the walls and "Sunwash" on the dresser.

She really has a great artistic eye. Most kids would have went for the expected pink and purple.

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[mysticfire0213]

Very pretty, Hik!

Josh has picked out a shade of yellow for his room as well...we'll see if he changes his mind before we actually purchase the paint, lol!

We spent the afternoon in Fountain City--went to the playground, ate a picnic lunch...I really like that park because Jeremy actually had his own section to play where he could see without the sun hurting him (for those of you who don't know, he has Albinism in his eyes, so sunlight hurts him and almost blinds him) and then we stopped at Marble Slab for some ice cream (BAD for my diet, YUMMY for my tastebuds!) It was a beautiful day! Hope everyone else enjoyed their day as well!

[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by mysticfire0213

Very pretty, Hik!

Josh has picked out a shade of yellow for his room as well...we'll see if he changes his mind before we actually purchase the paint, lol!

We spent the afternoon in Fountain City--went to the playground, ate a picnic lunch...I really like that park because Jeremy actually had his own section to play where he could see without the sun hurting him (for those of you who don't know, he has Albinism in his eyes, so sunlight hurts him and almost blinds him) and then we stopped at Marble Slab for some ice cream (BAD for my diet, YUMMY for my tastebuds!) It was a beautiful day! Hope everyone else enjoyed their day as well!

Sounds like you had a great day! The Creamery Grille next to the park also has wonderful homemade ice cream!

The color photographs yellow, but it has a strong orange tint, which makes it great for a boy's or girl's room.

[mysticfire0213]

I thought there was another ice cream place close by, but I wasn't sure where. We'll have to check that out next time!

I just checked, and the color Josh picked was a ValSpar aso--Sunrise Beach.
Surprises me that he picked yellow. Actually, the first color he picked was a really dark blue, which I quickly talked him out of, lol!

[hiknapster]

Sunrise Beach is a good one, too!

Do you know the side of the park where the Art Center is located? It's right across from that area. Looks like a little restaurant. Well, you can walk right in and get ice cream!

[Suzanne45]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

So, this is what Fred did on his day off! Lauren picked the colors, which were Valspar-Eddie Bauer "Summer" on the walls and "Sunwash" on the dresser.

She really has a great artistic eye. Most kids would have went for the expected pink and purple.

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Lauren looks absolutely 'at home' in her newly painted bedroom. What a pose! And, Hik, you are right--she's on her way to becoming an interior decorator! Just look at all that natural talent.

[Beretta]

Hik - I'm glad that you liked Crawford Meats. Their sausage is wonderful also; we fixed some just this morning. I do not think that their prices are bad considering it is angus, organic beef and none of their meat has hormones at all.

Regarding the fibro and the meds, etc. Make sure that you get your vitamin D level checked via blood work. I am Vitamin D deficient and take 50,000 IU's each week. Low vitamin D levels adversely affect Fibromyalgia symptoms, as well as other things.

Have a great week all.

[gemkeeper]

Thanks for the Vitamin D info, SMG. That is a lot of vitamin D! It is interesting that you mention that because I am allergic to the sun. (Yeah, everyone says - how can you be allergic to the sun?). I have been almost all my life, so cannot get my vitamin D from sun exposure, which is supposed to be the best way. I do take extra vitamin D to help with calcium uptake. Now, I know that it can help our fibro, too. Thanks for that bit of encouraging info, SMG!

Hik, be sure you are getting the vitamin D, not just from milk, but a supplement, too.

(Did I mysteriously slip into the health forum?)

All of our friends who may be faced with the impending storm, the last track at 8 PM has it at 50 mph and most likely to strike the eastern Gulf area which will have the most effect on W. FL. Sorry, Suzanne. Batton down the hatches and put up those shutters. If you need any help, just call! You are all in my prayers for a safe and non-destructive experience with this storm for you and your loved ones.

Hiknapster, I think Lauren and her room go together like that color was made for her. Look how pleased and content she looks.

[Suzanne45]

[quote=gemkeeper;4895767]Thanks for the Vitamin D info, SMG. That is a lot of vitamin D!
(Did I mysteriously slip into the health forum?)

All of our friends who may be faced with the impending storm, the last track at 8 PM has it at 50 mph and most likely to strike the eastern Gulf area which will have the most effect on W. FL. Sorry, Suzanne. Batton down the hatches and put up those shutters. If you need any help, just call! You are all in my prayers for a safe and non-destructive experience with this storm for you and your loved ones.{QUOTE}

I, too, am one of those Vitamin D folks. Glad to know I'm in such good company.

Gem, thanks for the thoughts and prayers as we await Fay or perhaps the outer bands of her nastiness. Don't be too alarmed if your phone does ring.

Of course, Monday's predictions will be forthcoming and the ones we will probably need to heed.

[Beretta]

My Vitamin D amount, 50,000 IU, was/is prescribed by my internist after checking my bloodwork. I only have to take one small pill once a week though so it isn't that bad (thank you Walgreen's). I have to get blood checkups regularly (I have other vitamin deficiencies/prescriptions), having a doctor monitor things is best when taking anything, including vitamin supplements.