Fritosmom

Due to the ongoing Mail Problem here in GA, I am not joining any Swaps that involve sending items, etc.
12/10/2024. In Nov, Decided to clean the garage & found out my Hot water Heater has been leaking for a while. Black fungus up the walls. Days have blended into a blur. I went for my annual Dermatologist check up & found Skin Cancer. And for some reason, I had a severe attack of vertigo. Busy getting everything FIXED. 2024 has been one problem after another. But due to God's love & grace, I have weathered it all. Love & Hugs...MERRY CHRISTMAS!

10/1/2024, Got the phone fixed. Got the roof leak fixed & he is coming back in a week to fix the hole in the ceiling. Thank you God for answering my prayer.

ANOTHER UPDATE: 9/30/2024 My phone is not working. This means a trip to Snellville about 20 miles. Also, the leak is back in my "New" roof (only 4 years Old) Minor damage from Helene!

16-27 Sept 2024: Purged my books. Took approx 500 books to Winder & Munroe Libraries. Got another 200 ready to go to Loganville Library. I still have 9 full bookcases. The ones I donated were on the floor, on the table & in the closet. WOW!

10 Sept 2024: Finally broke down & replaced Refrigerator. Got the Fridge of my dreams.

29 Aug 2024: Got the new/used Printer installed last night. I had 2 that were given to me. Yea!!

26 Aug 2024: This is not my year. Saturday night my Printer broke!!

Yeah I am back online. All set up with a new computer tower. Just signed up for some Swaps. Thanks everyone for your patience. God Bless.

Going tomorrow 8/6 to buy a new computer tower. Will be out of touch while they transfer data.

UPDATE: MY COMPUTER CRASHED LAST WEEK. I TOOK IT TO BEST BUY-GEEK SQUAD FOR A WEEK. JUST GOT IT BACK & AM GOING THROUGH 549 EMAILS. I WILL GET ALL MY SWAPS OUT NO LATER THAN SATURDAY 27 JULY. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

IF ANYBODY IS EXPECTING A SWAP FROM ME-PLEASE NOTE MY COMPUTER IS MESSING UP BIG TIME. I CAN BE HALF WAY THROUGH A SWAP & IT JUST GOES BLANK. PLEASE HAVE PATIENCE. FritosMom

NOTE: There is a mail delivery problem here in GA. Mail is running 2 months longer to send & receive.

Thank you all for your Prayers. 6/7. Shoulder is back to 90%. Probably the best for now. 5/14 Finally got some pain meds for the shoulder. I have been doing exercises every day , all day on & off. Arm is moving better but still have a ways to go. Absolutely nothing can be done about the Severe Sciatica. Just have to do a little & rest a lot. I am trying to mentally adjust to this new me.

5/2 MRI sez I have a torn rotator cup & a Frozen Shoulder. No Surgery, just more Physical Theraphy.

4/17 Epidermal Shot in back did nothing. Cannot get into see Dr. for Shoulder until May. So, I am in limbo right now. I do take an occasional pain pill so I can sleep.

4/8 Shoulder cortisone shot in shoulder has worn off. Tomorrow is Epidermal shot in lower back. I have to get up at 5:30 am to be there on time. Still doing my daily physical therapy to strengthen my legs.

3/28/2024 Yesterday X-rays on shoulder. Got a cortisone shot in shoulder. It was some relief for my shoulder & I can use my right arm. But have been scheduled for MRI on just my shoulder.

I will be getting Epidural shot in my back 9 April. Than back to the Arthritis Specialist.

3/6/2024 Started physical therapy on my back/sciatica & legs. I have appt 27 March for my right shoulder. It seems the Bronchitis set things in motion- I seriously coughed for 3 weeks. Back hurts, legs are cramping & I fell twice last week. I have an MRI scheduled for 19th. Don't know right now if it is bones (Orthopedic) or Fibromylgia/Arthritis or any combination. Going to a Arthritis specialist 14th. Annoyed that Drs are specializing. So, it will be 3 Drs trying to diagnosis. I will not just them "Medicate". Find the source of the problem & will fix it!

I was sick since 27 Dec 2023 thru 13 Jan 2024. Broncholitis. First time sick since 2020.

Hey, checkout the following: www.paperbackswap.com or just let me know if you want a list of what I got available. 200 plus BOOKS listed-Will Swap for other books.

FOR BOOK SWAPS-IF YOU CAN SEND HARDBACK OR LARGE PRINT, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. I AM HAVING A HARD TIME READING THE SMALL PRINT. JUST A REQUEST. Don't worry if you cannot. I love ALL Books.

Just finished the 9th book in WILDLIFE JUSTICE SERIES by Todd A. Vandivert. Fiction based on Todd's experience as a Game Warden in the State of Washington. Can be found on Amazon.com.

Childrens Books: Can be found on Amazon.com I have read "The Runaway" written & illustrated by my niece, Marianne Cooper. Also, can be found on Amazon.com & Marianne has released her 2nd Book "Try and Stop Me".

FAVORITE BOOKS: I read/collect ALL Nora Roberts & J.D. ROBB books. Finally got to meet Nora Roberts 13 Sept 2014 in Boonsboro, MD at Turn the Page Bookstore. I love Clive Cussler - think Dirk Pitt is my "dream date". And now REACHER by Lee Child. (Watching the Series) James Patterson-Women's Murder Mystery Club/David Baldacci/Brad Meltzer. I collect Christmas love stories/ Titanic fiction/Loch Ness fiction. I went to the Titanic exhibition in Atlanta, GA & again near Dollywood & actually touched the Titanic! Although I am 73 years old, I enjoy reading Young Adult books - Harry Potter series/Percy Jackson series/Shiver/Grimm Sisters/Cherub. Also, suggest everyone read DEWEY-The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron based on a true story. A funny, informative, awesome story- you will laugh & you will cry. www.deweyreadmorebooks.com. I Love any Book that is a-1st in a Series, any genre or Biographies.

THANK YOU to ALL Swap-botters who follow through with sending and rating. I try to rate as soon as I receive.

Now for all you wonderful Swap-botters who read the Profiles and still don't know what to make or give- Just PM and I will give you more info relevant to that particular Swap.

ABOUT ME: I am now RETIRED as an Administrative Assistant/DATA Technician-fancy TITLE for Secretary) at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va-18 years. Before 19 years, I was with the Dept of the Army at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md/Edgewood Arsenal; Ft. Monmouth, NJ; and Ft. Belvoir, Va.

BELIEF: I am a Baptist. I attend Bethel Baptist Church in Bethlehem, GA since 2016. Small church-about 30 active members. I am very active - so much more since I retired. I was baptized when I was 9 years old. I did attend other churches to learn & at 38 years old recommitted my life to the God of my understanding. I am making a daily effort to study and learn. Every week, I learn something new and /or understand and have the WOW moment.

FAVORITE JEWELRY: Anything w/August Birthstone (Peridot), Hearts, Crosses, especially Holiday themed Earrings. Not too big. I do like to make Earrings. I use broken jewelry to make art pictures. DO NOT ever wear rings.

FAVORITE COLORS: Green and Pink

FAVORITE MUSIC: I love both kinds of music - country and western!! Ha! Ha! for those who remember the Blues Brothers. Garth Brooks is my favorite Male Singer & Reba McIntyre is my favorite Female Singer. Heavenly Singers are ELVIS, (Just saw the new Movie last week), Patsy Cline, Joey Feek. My newest obsession is Drake Milligan and Chapel Hart. Check YouTube. 9/1/24 Excited- got Tickets to see Chapel Heart. First concert in 20 years. Yippee!!

FAVORITE MOVIES: Aquaman/Jason Mamoa!!, Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii, anything with Arnold S- got to love a man with muscles & attitude. I really enjoy action films with John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Nicholas Cage, Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Jason Stratham, Jack Hughman, Dwayne Johnson and ARNOLD!! RIP Kris K.

FAVORITE TV: I am a TV addict & watch everything. I love watching You Tube videos about everything-so educational. So looking forward to the new season of ALIEN, King of Tulsa, Murder in the Building.

FAVORITE CRAFTS: Crochet, jewelry making, I love Bling and Glitter is my Friend.

GREETING CARDS: If there is a choice - I would like handmade (I keep a Scrapbook for ideas) but if you cannot make one than the store bought will be just fine. Request that you do not Write on the back of the Front card. It will probably get recycled into another card, postcard or ATC.

TEAS: Do not drink TEA.

After reading one of the forums, I decided to add: LIST OF THINGS I DO NOT WANT/NEED: Alcohol related items Wedding items Baby things Yarn Tea Kawaii Dark things as in depressing/goth Santa Claus Disney Hello Kitty Asian/Oriental Plastic beads NO more Paper lists NO Sticky notes. Hope this helps:)

SPECIFIC WISH: I would like your JOKER ONLY PLAYING CARD. Currently have 300 plus.

ATCs: I am downsizing. Let me know if you would like FREE ATCs. DO NOT WANT TO TRADE & would hate to have to trash these beautiful little works of art.

LIST OF THINGS I WOULD LIKE/WISH LIST: Although I love being SURPRISED. Anything Chihuahua or Dachshund, regular cat, , Keys, Earth Day (recycling related), any color material, ribbons, buttons &,Bling) Specialty/Handmade paper & Napkins.

SOMETHING ELSE: I am an avid recycler since the first Earth Day! I believe Reuse, Reduce, Recycle and REGIFT:-) and now Re-purpose.

PET/CHILD INFO: Current Dawgs: Oscar Mayer the Weiner (6+ year). Prince the Pekingese 18. Chihuahua, Kosmo, 13 years old. Update: I have had Kosmo 18 months & he was just diagnosed with enlarged heart. Update: 2 years later, my dear sweet Kosmo passed in his sleep. No suffering 1 Sept 2024. 26 Sept 2022-adopted Daisy/Dixie-12 yr old black/white Female Cat(her owner died).

FAVORITE CHRISTMAS RECIPE: Try it once and let me know what you think!

EVER-SO-EASY FRUITCAKE 2-1/2 Cups Un-sifted Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 2 Eggs, slightly beaten 1 (28-oz) jar NonSuch Ready-to-Use Mincemeat 1 (14-oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 2 Cups (1-lb) Mixed Candied Fruit 1 Cup coarsely chopped Nuts

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Generously grease a 9 inch Tube pan (here is where I coat with Sugar not flour) Sift together flour & Baking Soda; set aside. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients & blend in dry ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour-15 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Turn out pan. Garnish as desired-I sprinkle with Powdered Sugar. TIP: When cooled thoroughly; wrapped in aluminum foil; refrigerate or freeze. *I have a 6-part individual fluted pan that I use which is great for Gift giving.

RECIPES: Anything with Jell-o gelatin or pudding. Also Love my Crockpot.& MY New Air Fryer