Yes, I overdid. But the kids didn't know it. I try real hard not to complain around them and only say something when they keep pestering me about what is wrong. I usually just say I'm having a bad day and they let it go at that. If I started listing every place that hurt we'd be all day.
It always reminds me of a movie I saw I think it was Indiana Jones and he got beat up kinda bad and the lady was trying to make him feel better and every place she touched he yelled. Finally she said "Well, where doesn't it hurt?" Cracks me up. That's the answer I want to give but I don't think they'd see the humor in it. I want to say it doesn't hurt here or here because that would be a quicker answer than it hurts here and here and here and here and here.
Actually I think I'm kinda lucky because on bad days everything seems to be hurting the same so I don't have that localized pain that your brain can focus on.
The farthest we've gone so far is Bristol, Wi. and that takes about 7 to 8 hours and that is because we have to drive real close to Chicago. I hate that part of the journey. I get in the back seat, buckle up, and hide my eyes.
We've gone to Holly, Mi a couple of times but don't think we will go back because its just too hilly and too crowded. We also go to one over in Ohio around Dayton in September. And we are going to one in Illinois in October.
Next year if we go back to SilverLeaf, we will get a motel room in Kalamazoo so I can get in a tub or jacuzzi afterwards. That always helps.
To come to Minnesota or Iowa I'd have to plan a year in advance to allow myself enough vacation days to travel there, do ren faire, and return home. Would need at least a week for that. I can only ride in the car for so long and then I have to move or I lock up.
I'm taking tomorrow off work, vacation day, gotta pick some green beans and try to get some things sorted out to have a garage sale next weekend. That's what I've got planned, but it will depend on how hot it gets and how I feel as to if it gets done or not. Maybe I should try to trick myself that I'm at a ren fest. Oh my goodness, the neighbors would talk for years if they saw me in my chainmaille picking beans.
Oh, that is too totally funny.
Can't you just see it. It might be worth it.
I bet you are getting excited to get home to see your family aren't you Maureen? I bet they are just as excited. I know when we were in the service and stationed far away that the visits were the best. The only problem is the exhaustion in the beginning and when you get back home.
And yes, about the bodices, one vendor, Pendragon, says they can make clevage on a flat chested man. I've been in their shop and seen them do it. But they are way expensive. Believe it or not the bodice does help your back. You can't sit down but your back feels wonderful.
I think my daughter might have fibro, too, Sandy. They say it is inherited. She hasn't been diagnosed yet either but I think it is just a matter of time. I keep telling her I'm sorry I couldn't pass down any healthy genes. We have a laugh about it. I always try to laugh about everything I can. Sometimes it's real hard to see the humor but if you can, it's better than crying. Although crying does seem to help my sinuses.
Goodness, better hush up before they say, file is tooooo big. Take care ladies. I'll do my best to behave. At least until August 23rd, 24th and 25th.
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) but your thoughts about dressing up in chainmaille tomorrow to pick the beans had me really laughing out loud! 
Of course the next time we rented canoes my hubby made sure I had a paddle in my hands.
No chainmaille
Of course I don't wake up until 9.
You're always so quick to offer support and encouragement to eveyone else. Now it's your turn! I would like to make you smile and laugh but I can't even think of a good joke right now! 
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